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Vol. 27 Issue 28 fiusm.com Thursday, October 15, 2015 University HISTORICAL REFERENCES prepares for Homecoming

ABIGAIL BOWES who wishes to be on the floor and Contributing Writer have closer access to the stage,” said [email protected] Kelly Ibarra, overall director of the Homecoming Council. The school’s annual Homecoming “Every student is allowed to tradition brings a week-long list of pick up a free ticket at the One Card activities for University students. office with their student I.D. for “The events that we put on for Panthermonium and Panther Prowl; Homecoming celebrate the alumni however, free student tickets are and allow students to show their bleacher seats, not floor seats,” Ibarra spirit for the University,” said Jordan said. Thompson, rules and regulations Floor tickets can be purchased on chair for the Homecoming Council. the Homecoming website. Students The first official event “Kickoff can get a discount by using the code by the Bay” takes place Friday, Oct. Golden50 when purchasing tickets, Camila Fernandez/The Beacon 16 at the Biscayne Bay Campus in and the concert is open to the public. Paul S. George, a professor of history at Miami-Dade College and a historian at History Panther Plaza from noon to 4 p.m. Unleash the Crown! Court Miami, speaks at the “Race Migration and Inequality: Salient Themes in Miami History” The event’s activities range from Pageant takes place Monday, Oct. lecture as part of the Ruth K. and Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series hosted by the kayaking to a barbeque. Games such 19 where students get to see the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs Monday, Oct. 12 in GC Room 140. as potato sack races are included. candidates for Homecoming court. The Panthermonium concert will The top three candidates for King be on Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Ocean and Queen will be announced at the event starts at 7 p.m. in the Graham bay from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. students, according to Fidel Urbina, Bank Field at FIU’s Stadium. event. Center Ballrooms at the main Following the fest, the University Homecoming Council University Performers Rae Sremmurd and “The Queen and King [of campus. will host a Panther Prowl Comedy Relations at the Modesto Campus. Flosstradamus will be the main Homecoming] are invited back to The next event will take place show Wednesday, Oct. 21. Comedy The Biscayne Campus will venue features of Panthermonium. Doors for host an event the following year at the north campus with Panther Central Roast regular Jeff Ross, and the sixth event: Roary’s Birthday the concert open at 6 p.m., according and asked by other organizations to Caribbean Fest Tuesday, Oct. 20. Friends of the People’s Jermaine Extravaganza, which will take place to the University’s Homecoming partake in their events,” said Melissa Live Caribbean music, food and Fowler will perform at the FIU Arena. Thursday, Oct. 22. The mascot’s website. Ramos, Homecoming Council other aspects of Caribbean culture Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the birthday celebration will take place “The floor ticket prices as of now assistant director of administration. will be showcased at the fest. comedy show is free for University are $45 for guests, and any student Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the It takes place at the lawns by the students and $20 for non-FIU SEE HOME, PAGE 2 Homecoming kicks off with Trail of the Torch PHILIPPE BUTEAU students who have represented the “It will be a rain or shine event Staff Writer University for this year’s Trail of the in the future,” Newborn said, adding THE TORCH BEARERS [email protected] Torch. There will also be music from that there will be some type of cover. the FIU Marching Band. “We will have really good For the first year, students will be Along with Roary, the University activities and entertainment,” Kamila Manzueta the baton-bearers at the annual Trail mascot, the groups will follow each Newborn said. Academic Excellence of the Torch. alumnus with a torch from one point Newborn also said some of the Junior Trail of the Torch, FIU’s biggest to another until they reach a final stop new features for this year’s event are Major(s): International Relations and Political Science tradition, celebrates the recognition in the front steps of Primera Casa. a mechanical bull, a photo booth and Minor(s): Communication Ethics and Legal Profession Minor of University alumni and students. PC is the first campus building since crepe makers. and Rhetorical Communication Beatriz Newborn, Alumni 1969. The University’s Student Alumni Relations coordinator, said in years The Torch represents knowledge, Association has teamed up with the Johanna Gustafsdottir prior the people responsible for opportunity and service, which Student Ambassador program to host Student Athlete carrying the Torch were alumni. highlights the qualities of the selected the annual FIU tradition. Senior The University’s Office of Alumni alumni who were chosen by a Newborn said the Alumni Major(s): Recreation & Sport Management Relations & Annual Giving originally committee of faculty. Association paid for event, but the Stephanie Gomez scheduled Trail of the Torch to take Students will also receive a ambassadors planned and will host it. Greek Representative place during the Week of Welcome, passport and a wristband as they trail Student Ambassadors are Senior but rain forced a reschedule of the throughout the main campus. With members of the SAA who help the Major(s): Elementary Education with ESOL event. ten stamps from different tents at the University with events. As a result, Alumni Relations event, they will receive exclusive “They give students an opportunity Robbin Meneses moved one of the preeminent Panther anniversary “FIU@50” t-shirts at the to get to know them and learn about Student with Desire to Leave Paw Print Pride events – now in its 11th year – end of the trail. what the Alumni Association has in Senior to Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. It will Newborn said the rescheduled store,” Newborn said. Major(s): Criminal Justice and Psychology start in front of Primera Casa at the event is now a pre-event for The goal is for ambassadors to Ana Correa Modesto A. Maidique Campus to end Homecoming, which takes place represent the whole university as they Student with Desire to Leave Paw Print at the Housing Quad. from Friday, Oct. 16 to Saturday, Oct. themselves represent its different A committee of alumni chose five 24. groups: on-campus residents, Junior students who will carry the Torch She said the new date is meant “to commuters, greeks, internationals, Major(s): International Relations relay style. have some of that excitement” from Honors College students and athletes. Certificates in: Global Media Communications and The Student Alumni Association, Homecoming, but next year the aim “We look forward to welcoming Environmental Studies the cheerleading team and the Golden will be to do it again during Week of the entire student body,” Newborn Dazzlers dance team will honor five Welcome. said. 2 The Beacon –Thursday, October 15, 2015 NEWS fiusm.com NATION & WORLD Ultimate Software BRIEFS extends partnership LESLIE OVALLE University students since the beginning of its Twitter to lay off up to 336 employees worldwide Staff Writer partnership, said Nancy Dalhberg, a Miami [email protected] Herald Staff Writer, on her Twitter page. Twitter plans to lay off up to 336 impress Wall Street, is trying to “FIU started sending student interns to people, slashing about 8 percent change how it works and what Ultimate Software, a company who has Ultimate Software in 2007, and it went well,” of its workforce worldwide, the it needs to do to accomplish its declared its mission to provide unified end-to-end said Irvine. “We helped them a great deal tech firm announced Tuesday. goals, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Human Capital Management cloud solutions, and, in 2011, the grants began to support our The layoffs come as the social said in a frank email Tuesday to began its partnership with the University in 2007. programming team.” media company, which has employees. They recently announced a 10-year extension With this extension, Ultimate Software struggled to attract new users and to the partnership. upped the amount of funding it provides to the “This partnership encourages more students University, increasing it to $1 million for the Despite White House opening, exports to to study computer science. It helps us train 10-year period. computer science teachers in Miami-Dade Half of the funds go toward scholarships for Cuba continue to drop County while increasing opportunity for FIU students, while the other half goes to support U.S. agricultural and food under a 2000 trade law dropped students,” said Kip Irvine, the director of the programming training, equipment, instructors exports to Cuba continued to $2.3 million, according to new Ultimate Software Academy for Computer and lunches, according to Irvine. dropping in recent months, data from the U.S.-Cuba Trade Science Education, one of the projects funded by The academy hosts different events per despite this being the year the and Economic Council. That’s Ultimate Software’s endowment. semester, including the FIU Team Qualifier United States is working to off substantially from the start This year, the Weston-based company ranked Competition, where winners are invited to join substantially open trade with the of the year — despite the much number seven on Forbes’ Most Innovative the programming team and receive scholarships; island nation. ballyhooed thawing of trade and Growth Companies and number six on Fortune’s the App Inventor for Teachers, a workshop In August, exports of food and diplomatic relations with Cuba. 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials. It has also conducted on Saturdays to introduce the MIT agricultural products authorized been called to have one of the “coolest offices in App Inventor Software to high school teachers; South Florida” by the SF Business Journal. and the Weekend Academy for High School The company has been working with the Students, an event focused on research and US delivers weapons to Kurdish, School of Computing and Information Sciences problem solving in programming. Arab forces in northern Syria by providing endowments and sponsoring “This [academy] creates a pipeline of talent various programs, aimed at helping students in that will come through FIU to create more In a major boost for forces Rojava early this morning,” said science, technology, engineering and math fields. prepared students,” said Irvine. “[For students] fighting Islamic State extremists Polat Can, the spokesman for the The TechSTARS internship program, a who are prepared for the industry and for in Syria but likely to stir Democratic Union Party (PYD), program where students are able to appropriate research.” controversy with NATO ally the Kurdish political party whose real-life experiences, kickstarted the partnership. Lunn, currently working on Artificial Turkey, the United States began armed wing, with the help of “Ultimate Software has given our students Intelligence that can read humans’ emotions, airdropping pallets of weapons U.S. bombing, has pushed the so many opportunities,” said Stephanie Lunn, believes that early exposure to software and and ammunition to its Syrian Islamic State from as much as a junior majoring in computer science and vice programming will give the younger generations Kurdish militia and allied Arab 6,800 square miles of northern president of FIU STARS, a tutoring organization a great advantage in a field that is “constantly forces in northern Syria. “They Syria. for STEM fields. “There is so much that we flourishing.” started dropping the arms in can do in regards to advancing computer “We are very fortunate to have such generous programming, and I feel we are just scratching sponsors to partner with, who are helping our TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE the surface.” students reach their full potential,” said Lunn. The company has employed more than 100 CORRECTIONS University readies for In Volume 27, Issue 26 of The Beacon, the silent disco party that was covered was said to be the first one hosted at the University, but previous events of this nature have been held prior to the one written about. Homecoming events The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Call our MMC office at 305-348- HOME, PAGE 1 which takes place Friday, Oct. our participants. Being that 2709 or BBC at 305-919-4722. 23 at 7 p.m. this is Homecoming’s 35th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in “I’m most excited about anniversary, we are doing a Panther Square. the dance. The idea of a decades theme. We expect There will also be a [Roaring] 20’s theme seems many people [to] come out to “dessert challenge” that starts like fun. It’s not the 70’s or this amazing event,” she said. at noon, where students have the 90’s. It goes way back. It’s Kenji Martinez, a biology a chance to win scholarship also cool because ‘Roaring’ is major and special events money. in the name and our mascot is chair at the main campus E-BOARD AND PRODUCTION STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION The annual Panthers Got a Panther,” said Dianet Brito, a wants to remind students that

Modesto Maidique Campus: Talent event, where FIU computer science major. Homecoming week is made Editor in Chief Entertainment GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. students are given the ability to Every student is allowed up of “free for all events” and Sam Smith Director (305) 348-2709 showcase their talent, will also one guest at LXV lounge, that “other students are also Laura Gonzalez [email protected] be on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the and guests do not have to welcome.” BBC Managing Editor FIU Arena. be University students, said “There’s going to be free Alexandra Mosquera- Asst. Entertainment Biscayne Bay Campus: “I think my favorite event Ramos. food, free giveaways like hats Netzkarsch Director WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. (305) 919-4722 would be Panthers Got Talent The events to close the [and] glasses. We definitely Christopher Rodriguez Production Manager bbc@fiusm.com because the students can week off are the Homecoming cater this week for the Francesca Rosario Opinion Director Fax: actually perform and show Parade and the Homecoming students, and it’s all for them,” Erica Santiago (305) 348-2712 their talent,” said Thompson. Football Game, which take said Martinez. Asst. Production The deadline to sign up to place Saturday, Oct. 24. The The Homecoming council Photo Editor Editor-in-Chief: Manager perform at Panthers Got Talent parade starts at 3:30 p.m. The has worked hard in preparing Jasmine Romero (305) 348-1580 Sarah Medina has already passed, according FIU Panthers will play against for Homecoming week, said [email protected] to Ramos. Old Dominion at 6 p.m. at the Ibarra. News Director Recruitment Director Advertising: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., FIU stadium. “I would have to say that Camila Fernandez India Ferguson (305) 348-6994 and the event starts at 6 p.m. “Parade and Game Day I am extremely proud of the Business Manager [email protected] Asst. News Directors Students must present their is usually the President’s Homecoming Council. Every Charlie Grau The Beacon is published on Mondays, Wednesdays FIU One Card to attend the favorite Homecoming event! council and intern member Krystal pugh Director of Student and Thursdays during the Fall and Spring semesters show. It is the most significant to has put in so much work to Nicole Montero and once a week during Summer B. One copy per Media BBC will also host the Homecoming because that make our Homecoming week person. Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon Sports Director Robert Jaross is not responsible for the content of ads. Ad content Homecoming dance, LXV is when we see the most FIU a successful one,” she said. Alejandro Aguirre is the sole responsibility of the company or vendor. Lounge, which will be held at spirit on our campus,” Ibarra “We definitely hope to Asst. Director of The Beacon is an editorially independent newspaper the Kovens Center. The theme said. see, if not every student, most partially funded by student and services fees that are Asst. Sports Director Student Media for the dance is Roaring 20’s. “This year’s parade students at our events! Can’t appropriated by student government. Jacob Spiwak Alfred Soto Music, food and drinks are all is themed, which we are wait to ‘unleash the spirit!” included. The Homecoming really excited about that Tickets for Homecoming Prince and Princess will be because we have received week events are collected at announced at LXV Lounge, great feedback from all of the FIU One Card office. Contact Us Erica Santiago Opinion Director [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 3 fiusm.com Thursday, October 15, 2015 We do not need a ‘Yelp for humans’ MICHELLE MARCHANTE allow people to give reviews and does not need consent to allow is slightly more difficult to do, Twitter and Facebook account. Staff Writer 1-to-5 star ratings to everyone people to post reviews or ratings it’s not completely impossible to They also set their Instagram to [email protected] they have ever met: classmates, about you and you’re completely obtain if they don’t already have private and deleted all but one co-workers, friends and exes can powerless when it comes to it. Plus, the cell phone number Youtube video, leading many to Social media is a double- all be reviewed. taking it down. requirement is only needed for believe that the app is a hoax. edged sword. The purpose of the app is to Once a name is in the app’s the initial creation of the page On her LinkedIn, Cordray It’s a great tool for allow one’s “true character” to be system, it can’t be deleted unless and won’t ensure the integrity of stated that the app was not a hoax communicating with others, showcased online for the entire the user’s page violates Peeple’s the reviews. and that it would be released in but if used in the wrong way, world to see. terms of service. Another notable feature is November. can easily damage someone’s “People do so much research This app has the potential to that only positive reviews will be Surprisingly, the continuous reputation - so where should we when they buy a car or make defame and bully someone but placed on the page immediately negative feedback turned out to draw the line? those kinds of decisions,” Cordray promises that the app’s while negative reviews will have a positive result, as it led to When it begins to affect Julia Cordray, one of the “integrity features” will ensure initially be placed in a private Cordray admitting on Thursday, someone’s personal life. When app’s founders, said during an that no such thing will occur. inbox queue for forty-eight hours Oct. 8 that the app’s original it’s no longer just celebrities and interview with The Washington These features require you to to allow the person that is being policies were “ill conceived.” other public figures being judged Post. “Why not do the same kind be at least 21, have an established reviewed to claim and debunk She then went on to say that online by complete strangers but of research on other aspects of Facebook account and use your the fallacy. the app will now require the regular, everyday people being your life?” real name when creating reviews. If the person is not a member person’s permission to create scrutinized. The difference between You must also affirm that you of the service itself, the negative a page, they will be able to An example of this would be Peeple and other social media “know” the person professionally, reviews will never be posted on reject any review before it gets Peeple, a brand new app that sites is that when someone is personally or romantically. their page, contradicting the goal published and they’ll be able to plans to be released sometime in judged based on their latest The most secure integrity of the app. deactivate their account at any November. photo or status on social media, feature Peeple has is that the user Since its announcement, the time. The app, often referred to they’re judged on something that is required to have the person’s app has been receiving a steady as the “Yelp for humans,” will they have consented to post. cell phone number in order to amount of backlash, causing its In contrast, the Peeple app create a page for them. While this founders to delete their website, SIGN UP OR NAH Not enough environmental protection: bees endangered

ANA BARRIOS Another reason behind the decline of bee Contributing Writer colonies is a phenomenon called Colony [email protected] Collapse Disorder (CCD). When bees develop CCD, it causes them to Most people have a fear of bees due to the feel disoriented and not be able to return home. insect’s tendency to sting in self defense. This causes the bees to become lost, leaving However, much use can be found in the honey behind their queen and food. bees make, as it can be used as a sweetener or Many bees die if they do not find their way substitute for granulated sugar. home and those who are able to locate their hive A bee’s job is not only to make honey, but to fly back after being poisoned and drop dead contribute to the pollination process. within their colony. Pollination is the process of transferring What causes CCD is still unknown, but it is pollen to the female reproductive organs of seed most likely the enhanced usage of pesticides plants, enabling fertilization and the growth of and a deadly combination of pathogens and our food. parasites. Without bees, there will be no honey and Over 40 percent of bee colonies here in the consequently, we will lose many of the foods we U.S. have suffered in the last ten years from eat. CCD. Farmers use pesticides on their crops in Because bees are already an endangered order to protect the harvest from any bugs and species, killing them will do more harm than insects that could destroy them. Unfortunately, good. the harmful pesticides they’re spraying also kill Instead of killing bees, take action. Save bees. them because they provide us with food and the One particular pesticide called Neonicotonoid nutrition necessary to be healthy. has recently killed approximately 250 million Bees are depended on to make honey and to bees in just a few years. Additionally, this foster the growth of plants. If all the bees die, pesticide infects other vulnerable species such the amount of food sources and honey produced as birds, earthworms and bats. will diminish, putting our survival at risk.

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HAPPY, HEALTHY, HUMBLE iii Points festival overshadowed by disorder, sound issues Half Moon a hint of Argentinian flavor on campus The South every morning so they make for a Florida culture quick, filling and tasty bite when surrounds us with you are on the go. delicious foods from The Half Moon Empanadas FIU various countries; Grand Opening will be on Wed., In particular, Latin Oct. 14. But you don’t have to wait CRYSTAL America. Who can until then to taste the newest spot FERNANDEZ resist a cortadito, in PG6. They have already started a croquetta or a their catering and desk-side delivery delicious empanada? But these service to anywhere on campus. greasy favorites can make us feel So, whether you’re emerged in a heavy and make it difficult to stay serious study session, working late awake in class or study. on campus, or even rushing to an Luckily, there is a new place organization meeting, you can enjoy on campus that offers a healthier fresh-baked empanadas no matter alternative to our favorite latin treat, where you are on campus. and guess what? They deliver! Be sure to stop by the grand Half Moon Empanadas are the opening this week. From noon to newest member of the FIU Campus! 2 p.m., you can stop by and enjoy The owners Pilar Guzman and Juan an Empanada Happy Hour of free Zavala launched the company in empanadas and a raffle for prizes. 2008, after a nostalgic longing for But the empanada madness the late-night delivery snack of doesn’t stop there. On Thursday, choice in Argentina; a scenario our Oct. 16 and Monday, Oct. 19, the Panthers can relate to when our Half Moon Empanadas street team Jayan Bertrand, 23, performs as guitarist for local four-piece afro-rock band Kazoots on the Mind Melt Stage at iii Points on Friday, Oct. 9. tummies are grumbling at midnight. will pop up around campus for Now, they have brought the taste of Random Acts of Empanadas. They This year’s iii points festival was held at Mana men lugging around tables and planks. I don’t think shade by a white bus decorated with black graffiti. Argentina to our diverse campus. will surprise members of the FIU Wynwood from Friday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 11, most people knew what was going on. One of the iii points workers told me I couldn’t sit While these savory pockets of community with gifts of empanadas with four stages and 120 acts. A member of the Plastic Pinks asked where he on this bench because it also was not ready. dough are usually deep fried and to thank those who aren’t always COLUMNIST The highlights of the lineup could unload his equipment, only to be given no real Ridiculous. stuffed with high-calorie fillings noticed for their dedication and this year were King Krule, Toro answer. Someone suggested that he simply go to his Everything was dead until the Kazoots, a local and preservatives, Half Moon is an work on behalf of FIU. y Moi, Panda Bear, xxyyxx and stage and unload there. Trucks were still moving four-piece afro-rock band, began their set at 6:50 alternative to your usual wrap and These Random Acts of Empanadas an assortment of local bands materials around and the giant white pyramid was p.m on the Mind Melt Stage. They played with a sandwich routine. Stick your teeth will continue to happen on surprise including Krisp, Kazoots and still being worked on. sound more refined and fresh than they had a year in to these guilt-free, golden treats dates on the FIU Campus. So you Deaf Poets. The doors were supposed to open at 5 p.m. No ago (when they were a three-piece), and attracted a with unique flavors. never know when half moon will Installations such as a giant one was allowed in until around 6:20 p.m. decent-sized crowd. Half Moon serves hot, made- pop up to brighten your day. JASMINE white pyramid, a black tunnel, As press, I got in around 5:50 p.m. and I was It brought me joy to hear Inez Barlatier’s strong, from-scratch empanadas. The have ROMERO a glowing triangle decorated the hoping I could grab some food from either Coyo emotional vocals wash over people I had never seen a variety of flavors such as spicy Happy, Healthy, Humble is a bi-weekly festival, as well as a Japanese- Taco or Shake Shack. Neither of them were ready. before. Alexandre Merbouti’s bass playing added a chicken, guava BBQ pork, spinach column focusing on maintaining a culture themed makeup installation. It was one of I asked for an estimated time they would be ready richer, fuller feel to the music. Gabe Norwood’s or fresh ground beef. Half Moon’s healthy lifestyle on campus. To offer the best weekends of my entire year, but I can’t to serve and the Shake Shack worker told me they drumming was powerfully paired with Jayan empanadas are baked, not fried and topic suggestions, email Crystal at overlook how disorganized the festival was. didn’t know. Bertrand’s precise guitar work. they are made with fresh ingredients [email protected]. My wait to enter iii points was accompanied by I gave up on that and, seeking relaxation until My only desire was for a larger crowd. the sight of workers hastily painting a building and the fest began, I decided to sit on a bench in the However, the Mind Melt stage was another BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY Wizard World beams into Fort Lauderdale, features William Shatner

WRITER’S EVENTS Wizard World Comic Convention had its (“The Lord of the Rings,” “Rudy,” “The Goonies”), Christian first trip to Fort Lauderdale from Oct. 2 to Oct. Kane (“The Librarians,” “Leverage”), James Marsters (“Buffy 4, and it took place at the Broward County the Vampire Slayer”) and Ernie Hudson (“Ghostbusters”). Convention Center. Many of the celebrities charged fair prices for their Unlike most conventions that occur at the autographs, $30-$40 each (with the exception of Shatner, who same locations every year, Wizard World charged $80 an autograph). constantly explores new localities. Every Numerous celebrities also hosted panels, describing their COLLIN SIMPSON weekend, this comic-con takes place in a experiences as actors and discussing the films and shows different city and state across the United States. that they worked in. Shatner’s panel was packed and he was Each Wizard World convention is unique because it showcases a incredibly kind to his fans. He answered all their questions, different cast of actors and artists. The Fort Lauderdale Wizard including whether he would appear in “Star Trek Beyond,” set World was the 20th event in the convention’s 2015 line-up. to be released in 2016. As a special treat, full price Wizard World Comic Con Fort “I’d love to be in the film, as long as they find a role that Lauderdale attendees received a limited edition variant cover of suits me and makes sense,” Shatner announced, much to the the first issue of “The Walking Dead” series, which had been excitement of the audience. designed by Julian Totino Tedesco, one of the attending artists. The convention also hosted an array of comic artists, The guest of honor at this event was no other than William including the legendary “Batman” writer Neal Adams; writer Shatner, who portrayed the legendary captain James T. Kirk in Michael Golden, who is the co-creator of the “X-Man Rogue;” the “Original Star Trek” series from Sept. 8, 1966 to June 3, 1969. and Rob Liefeld, who co-created the famous Marvel character He also portrayed Kirk in seven of the subsequent “Star Trek” “Deadpool.” Collin Simpson/The Beacon films. Other actors appearing at the event included Sean Astin Unfortunately, several actors including Norman Reedus and Michael Golden signs photographs of Rogue, one of his creations for Marvel. LIFE! fiusm.com 5 iii Points festival overshadowed by disorder, sound issues issue entirely when it came to its sound crew. Sunday was the night King Neon Indian had a set later that Friday night Krule performed. His set was around 12:50 a.m. to 1:50 a.m. I had to struggle to late by 10 or so minutes, but hear Alan Palomo’s lyrics, as the bass overpowered his performance was worth him. the wait. He stopped the show temporarily to remedy this His vocals were as deep, (he said he didn’t want to “half-ass” the show), but gritty, and genuine as I hoped it didn’t work, and at the end Neon Indian was cut they would be. short despite no one being scheduled to play after Although he’s already them. played these songs hundreds On Saturday, I also found it difficult to hear Toro of times, he still seems to feel y Moi sing. Deaf Poets, a local two-piece garage the music. His band was tight rock band, played on Sunday and were interrupted and concise. by transition music during their last song. King Krule performed all It was, frankly, disrespectful and I wouldn’t three of my favorite songs, be surprised if national acts such as Neon Indian “Baby Blue” (with an added Jasmine Romero/The Beacon would avoid a return to Miami. jazzy ending), “A Lizard On Saturday, I took a chance to explore the State” and “Easy Easy.” English musician Archy Marshall, better known as King Krule, Makeup by Aileen installation inside the Main He also performed a new performs at the Main Frame Stage on at iii Points Sunday, Oct. 11 Frame as there was no line. There was a small song. I liked it almost right transition room covered in bright colors, and inside away. Around the end of his I’m thankful we have a festival like this so close the main room were four marquee mirrors and set, he expressed gratitude for being able to play for to home that is working to involve local acts. tables. “beautiful people.” I also understand that iii points is only in its third The walls were covered with miscellaneous It was undoubtedly my favorite iii points year. But having paying customers wait an extra patterns and posters of Japanese women. There performance from an international act. hour in line and messing up the sound of musicians were papers with kanji written on them to denote While I definitely had some unforgettable is unprofessional. iii points has potential I hope to a section of the room. One corner was for styling moments with friends old and new at iii points, see flourish in the next year. and braiding hair, and the opposite corner was for I urge that they address the sound tech and make-up. organization issues they had this year and prevent [email protected] Girls were getting anime-style eyes and near- them from happening again. neon lipstick painted on their faces. Another makeup artist was placing gems on people’s foreheads. The next room was nearly empty, except for Jasmine Romero/The Beacon a dancing girl in a tutu holding a huge crystal. The walls were lined with plastic flamingos and Jayan Bertrand, 23, performs as guitarist for local four-piece afro-rock band Kazoots on the Mind Melt Stage at iii Points on Friday, Oct. 9. from the ceiling hung a silver ball protruding glow sticks. shade by a white bus decorated with black graffiti. I had to squeeze my way into the next room One of the iii points workers told me I couldn’t sit and found an assortment of pink balloons and on this bench because it also was not ready. handwritten notes on black walls. Ridiculous. It was eye candy, and a thought-provoking Everything was dead until the Kazoots, a local installation that I think iii points last year lacked. four-piece afro-rock band, began their set at 6:50 The disco and new-wave local band Krisp p.m on the Mind Melt Stage. They played with a performed Saturday on the Sector 3 stage. sound more refined and fresh than they had a year It was a strong and exciting set that made ago (when they were a three-piece), and attracted a everyone dance. decent-sized crowd. Every musician was on top of their game. It brought me joy to hear Inez Barlatier’s strong, It instilled pride in me, as I had seen Krisp emotional vocals wash over people I had never seen perform at Sweatstock back in April and again before. Alexandre Merbouti’s bass playing added a at the Lazy Brunch BQ in June. richer, fuller feel to the music. Gabe Norwood’s iii points had made a good move in including drumming was powerfully paired with Jayan local acts in about half of the lineup. It’s a Bertrand’s precise guitar work. great way of making sure the local scene gets Jasmine Romero/The Beacon My only desire was for a larger crowd. exposure as well the local bands themselves The Makeup by Aileen installation set up inside the Main Frame building at iii points, where However, the Mind Melt stage was another garnering awareness of each other. people could get their makeup or hair done.

FIU AND MIAMI WEEKEND EVENTS

BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY Bonnamu: A PHI MUsic Festival On Saturday, Oct. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the Phi Mu sorority of FIU will be hosting their latest philanthropy event “Bonnamu”, the first ever music festival to be Wizard World beams into Fort Lauderdale, features William Shatner held on campus to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. The sorority has partnered up with WRGP who put together the lineup (“The Lord of the Rings,” “Rudy,” “The Goonies”), Christian Jon Berenthal (The “Walking Dead”), Burn Goldman(“Game including panther favorite band Sunghosts as well as other local bands like Long Kane (“The Librarians,” “Leverage”), James Marsters (“Buffy of Thrones,” “The Dark Knight Rises”) and Jon Barrowman Shore Drift and Quantum Waves. The festival will be held in between the Gold and the Vampire Slayer”) and Ernie Hudson (“Ghostbusters”). (“Arrow”) cancelled their appearances at the last moment to the Blue garages. Many of the celebrities charged fair prices for their disappointment of fans. Several artists also cancelled at the last Kick off by the Bay autographs, $30-$40 each (with the exception of Shatner, who minute, including Ethan Van Scriver and Mike Mayhew. charged $80 an autograph). The vendors attending offered numerous products, from On Friday, Oct. 16 festivities for Homecoming week will begin with BBC’s Kick off Numerous celebrities also hosted panels, describing their custom crafted Lego statuettes to original packaged figurines. at the Bay in Panther Plaza from noon to 4 p.m. According to BBC Campus Life, experiences as actors and discussing the films and shows Surprisingly, there was not as large a vendor selection as in students that attend can expect mechanical bull rides, dunk tank games, free food that they worked in. Shatner’s panel was packed and he was previous conventions, with the majority of the convention space and giveaways. incredibly kind to his fans. He answered all their questions, taken up by the artists and actors. Panthermonium including whether he would appear in “Star Trek Beyond,” set For those who were unable to attend Wizard World, the to be released in 2016. next convention will be Animate-Miami, which will take place On Sunday, Oct. 18, Homecoming week festivities continue with the biggest event of “I’d love to be in the film, as long as they find a role that on October 23-25, 2015 at the Miami Airport Convention the year, the Panthermonium concert at 6:30 p.m. in the FIU Stadium. The lineup for suits me and makes sense,” Shatner announced, much to the Center and Doubletree Hotel. For the “Star Trek” fans who this year’s concert includes internationally acclaimed artists like Flosstradamus and excitement of the audience. were unable to attend and meet William Shatner, don’t worry! Rae Sremmurd. The convention also hosted an array of comic artists, Shatner has already been announced as the guest of honor at TransCuba including the legendary “Batman” writer Neal Adams; writer the 2016 Florida Supercon, in commemoration of “Star Trek’s” Michael Golden, who is the co-creator of the “X-Man Rogue;” 50th anniversary. On Saturday, Oct. 17, the Yeelen Gallery will be hosting a photography exhibition and Rob Liefeld, who co-created the famous Marvel character at 7 p.m. called “TransCuba” in which photographer Mariette Pathy Allen shows the “Deadpool.” Writer’s Events is a weekly column published on Wednesdays. everyday lives of the transgender community in Cuba in order to bring visibility to Unfortunately, several actors including Norman Reedus and To provide suggested events for Collin, email [email protected] the subculture in Cuba and their visibility and acceptance on the island. Contact Us Alejandro Aguirre Sports Director alejandro.aguirre@fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – 6 fiusm.com Thursday, October 15, 2015 FOOTBALL GO HARD OR GO HOME Next game poses a threat to conference championship run EACON B HE /T RUJILLO T RIAN B

Cornerback Jeremiah McKinnon (middle), Safety Tyree Johnson (right), and Linebacker Jephete Matilus (left) celebrate their win of 52-12 against UTEP on Saturday, Oct. 10.

JAKE’S TAKES I feel like 2014 season, as quarterback team in the University of North MTSU’s wins against Charlotte Jeremiah McKinnon and I’ve been Alex McGough and tight end Carolina at Charlotte, but you and Jackson State and FIU’s sophomore linebacker Anthony saying this a lot Jonnu Smith led FIU to a 38-28 can never discredit a game in rout of the University of Texas Wint. Each of those standout lately, but FIU victory in the last home game which a team puts up more than at El Paso last week. players will also need to turn football will of the season in November 70 points. The key for FIU in this game in big performances in order to have another 2014. The Blue Raiders certainly will be whether or not their contain the MTSU offense. crucial game If they want to repeat their didn’t look as impressive in extremely talented defense A big advantage for FIU this weekend performance and improve their their four losses, but a lot of can stop MTSU’s star redshirt could be the point in the season JACOB SPIWAK that could play 2015 record to 4-3, the Panthers that can be attributed to how freshman quarterback Brent in which they’re playing a major role in shaping how will need to show toughness on difficult of a schedule they’ve Stockstill. MTSU. the Panthers finish the 2015 the road and keep an MTSU had to this point. Stockstill is having an FIU is coming off season. offense that’s very capable of Their losses come against incredible year, throwing for statistically one of their FIU (3-3) will be back on exploding for a lot of points in three Power Five conference 16 touchdowns and just 3 biggest wins ever, and MTSU the road this Saturday, Oct. 17 check. teams and Western Kentucky interceptions, but FIU has one is limping into this game after against the Middle Tennessee MTSU has showed a lot of University, who is far and away of the best defenses in C-USA. allowing 58 points in a blowout State University Blue Raiders inconsistency throughout their the best team in C-USA this Senior cornerback Richard loss at the hands of Western (2-4) in what will essentially first six games of the season. season. Leonard is still without an Kentucky. be a Conference USA East The Blue Raiders put up These two teams are very interception all season, but if he If last week is any indication elimination game, considering monster performances in each similar in terms of talent, can step up and force turnovers for how either of these teams the team that loses statistically of their two wins, scoring at which makes it very difficult to like he did throughout the 2014 fares this weekend, McGough has little to no chance to make least 70 points in each. predict what will happen once season, FIU could take control and the Panthers offense may it to the C-USA Championship Granted, this was against Saturday comes around. of this game. have another big performance game. an FCS team in Jackson State Both of these teams are very Other FIU defenders who in store. The Panthers come into this University and a team that’s capable of playing an incredible have been leading the way all one hoping for a repeat of the in their first season as an FBS all-around game, evidenced by season are senior cornerback SEE GAME ON, PAGE 7 VOLLEYBALL Panthers face another tough conference test

STEFANO RIVERA (4-2 in C-USA). However, they lost their digs. Golden Eagles in a five-set nail biter with Contributing Writer last match to Western Kentucky University The Panthers are led by senior outside scores of 25-17, 14-25, 23-25, 25-22, and [email protected] with a final score of 3-1. hitter, Lucia Castro. Castro has 215 kills 15-17. For the match, FIU was out-hit Offensively, the Golden Eagles are and a hitting percentage of .227. The team 77-40 and only finished with a hitting The women’s volleyball team is coming led by junior outside hitter, Stephany also has three others with over 100 kills: percentage of .119. Southern Miss finished off a four-game home stand in which it went Purdue, and freshman outside hitter, Kylie junior middle blocker Katie Hogan, who the match with 200 total attacks and 71 3-1 overall and 3-0 against Conference Grandy. Purdue has accounted for a team- has 116, senior middle blocker, Gloria assists. Castro and Ene combined for 21 USA opponents. For the season, the high 362 kills and a hitting percentage of Levorin, who has 111, and sophomore kills, Levorin finished with 7 blocks, Panthers are 11-7 (5-2 in C-USA). .202. Grandy is second on the team with middle blocker Jennifer Ene, who has and sophomore setter, Kiona McSwain, The team will travel to Hattiesburg, 210 kills with a hitting percentage of .126. 127. Freshman setter, Katie Friesen, has collected 33 assists and 7 digs. Miss., to face off against the University of Freshman setter, Sarah Bell, has led the collected 461 assists and defensively, This will be a short road trip for the Southern Mississippi on Friday, Oct. 16, at team in assists, totalling 854 throughout senior libero, Adriana McLamb, has 202 team, as it will return home on Wednesday, 7 p.m. The Golden Eagles come into this the season. Defensively, senior libero, digs. Oct. 21, for a matchup against Louisiana matchup with an impressive record of 17-6 Mary Pursell, leads the team with 409 Last season, the Panthers fell to the Tech University. fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Thursday, October 15, 2015 7

WOMEN’S SOCCER Panthers look to break road slump SANTIAGO ARCHIERI Hilltoppers are getting ready to “Defensively, we were happy home record. the next game is all that is on our Contributing Writer welcome FIU for a mid-season to get back on the right pace of However, there is an important mind.” [email protected] Conference USA matchup. not conceding this past weekend,” road bump coming up for FIU. The Panthers last road trip FIU is coming off a weekend said FIU women’s soccer Head Chestnutt has his team focused on was disastrous after allowing four The FIU women’s soccer team in which the defense provided Coach Thomas Chestnutt. their next challenge. goals to Rice and getting shut out is hitting the road this weekend two clean sheets. The 1-0 The Panthers have kept their “We have to focus on Western by North Texas. The Panthers as they try to build on their two win against the University of winning ways at home, as they Kentucky,” said Chestnutt. loss dropped to a .500 conference game winning streak. Southern Mississippi and 2-0 win have won their last four games at “They’re a tough defensive team record. FIU also dropped to 1-5 The action will kick off at 6 over Louisiana Tech University the FIU Soccer Stadium. These and can definitely score goals on the road after their last time p.m. in Bowling Green, Ky. The helped the Panthers climb to a 4-2 have all been conference wins, as well. We have a mentality of out, but there seems to be no Western Kentucky University conference record. and has improved to a 7-2 overall looking at the next game, and concern moving forward. “We have three out of our four next games on the road,” Chestnutt said. “It’s not a concern, it’s a circumstance. We’ll be fine, it’s an anomaly. We haven’t traveled a lot this year, and we are just getting back to the rhythm of traveling early. For us it’s how can we be better than our last time out, and the last time on the road we had a tough time.” Western Kentucky is also looking to bounce back after a winless weekend, and to climb up in the C-USA standings. The Hilltoppers are 6-4-4 overall, and an even 2-2-2 in conference play. They got blanked out by Middle Tennessee and tied with UAB in their recent road trip. Both teams are looking to carry momentum from players that are stepping up for the first time in the season. For the Hilltoppers, freshman Megan Morris tied up the game with UAB in the second half. This was Morris’ first goal of the season and her career. FIU scored two goals from Talia McMurtrie that would break the tie in both games this Megan Tait/ The Beacon past weekend. Both goals were McMurtrie’s first goals of the Defender Lyrik Fryer aims to protect the ball at the game versus Louisiana Tech on Oct. 11, where FIU won with a score or season. 2-0. The Conference USA matches continue next weekend with WKU and Marshall.

GOLF Panthers fall short, place 13th out of 18 teams REINALDO LLERENA Staff Writer Ranch, Colo., from Friday, Oct. season. trio finished with a final 11-over fall season, the 38th Annual [email protected] 9, through Sunday, Oct. 11., FIU In last year’s fall season, par score of 227. Pat Bradley Invitational, will finished 13th out of 18 teams. FIU finished no lower than fifth Sophomore Katerina Krasova take place Oct. 25 - 27. FIU Keeping in line with a season The senior from Cambridge, place. The team’s best finish had the roughest weekend out of has enjoyed success in past of inconsistencies, the golf United Kingdom, shot a 1-under in tournaments this fall season all. Last season’s breakout star Pat Bradley tournaments. FIU team’s second-to-last tournament par 71 on day one, and struggled is equal to last season’s worst was unable shoot lower than a placed third out of 13 schools sends the Panthers home with on day two, shooting a 2-over par finish. 5-over 77 in the tournament. in last season’s tournament. another unsuccessful experience. 74. However, she rebounded on Senior Carla Jane, junior Krasova has struggled this The Lakewood Ranch Golf and While senior Meghan her final round carding a 2-under Camila Serrano and senior season and will look to redeem Country Club in Sarasota, Fla., MacLaren placed fifth overall at par 70 to finish the weekend with Sophie Godley all tied for 53rd herself in the final tournament of will host the final fall tournament the Ron Moore Intercollegiate a 1-under par 215, marking her place. Neither lady scored lower the fall season. for the Panthers. which took place in Highlands second top-five placement of the than 2-over par; as a result, the The final tournament of the Middle Tennesee game critical for C-USA East

GAME ON, PAGE 6 I really do hope I’m wrong, but there’s That’s not to say I can’t see FIU team can go into Floyd Stadium and pick nothing harder in football than going winning. up a W against the Blue Raiders. on the road and defeating an extremely In fact, I was very close to picking Prediction motivated team in their home stadium. them in this one. This has definitely “Jake’s Takes” offers commentary on the MTSU is well aware that a loss here been the hardest game I’ve had to pick University football team with predictions or MTSU defeats FIU 31-24. effectively ends their season, and I think all season due to the fact that these teams recaps of gameplay. For commentary, email It’s hard for me to pick against the their offense will do just enough to pull appear to be so evenly matched. Jacob at [email protected]. Panthers after how great they looked a away from FIU and put the brutal Western I give MTSU the slight nod, but FIU week ago against UTEP. Kentucky loss behind them. fans should still be optimistic that their Contact Us Alexandra Mosquera Netzkarsch BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Thursday, October 15, 2015 A fiusm.com B Local band releases album, performs AMANDA RABINES different countries here, anthropology professor Staff Writer it’s like a jungle,” Angee and advisor. [email protected] said. “It’s sad what’s going The masks were made on in this city,” said Angee Spanish-alternative by British designer Steve on the recent closings of indie band Minimal is a Wintercroft. Though studios like Grand Central. musical fusion of Western the masks cover their “You’re left without a self expression and Spanish faces, the band expresses place that can throw good identity. Pronounced a sense of melancholy alternative shows to that mee-nee-MAL, the title which appeals to people capacity.” of the band represents the universally. Today, the band lives in mixing cultures in Miami. For example, their Little Haiti and performs The four members of song “El Barrio” is about in local arenas such as the band draw influence Angee returning to his Clandestino Pub in Miami from their home countries hometown in Colombia. Beach. Minimal will which include Columbia, He returns only to find it perform this Thursday at Mexico and Peru. destroyed and remodeled this location. However, they add their into shopping stores. It may not be an own distorted post-punk “All of the spaces abandoned church, but the revival sound, resembling where there used to be band agrees on one thing. bands such as Arcade Fire parks and houses are Wherever they play, their and The Mars Volta. gone,” said Angee. “It was new album will sharply In their latest album, heartbreaking and the song contrast today’s popular “Fauna”, the band deviates Photo courtesy of the band Minimal is a reflection of that.” music heard on the radio from their electro-pop acts Promotional photo for local band Minimal. Studying the politics waves. present in their 3-year-old of development is nothing “We did that on album “Antibalas said Alejandro Angee, more aggressive than their years individually and new for Angee. He purpose,” Angee said. Corazon.” Instead, this Minimal’s drummer and last. However, it includes musically.” remembers fondly studying “The nuance is different in album emphasizes a an FIU alumnus with a symphonic choruses Minimal has Miami’s infrastructure and the way we recorded, the garage sound. Ph.D in Sociology. “[The as heard in their song transformed not only construction while working lyrics are not loud. In pop This sound was location] gave it a naturally “Libertad.” musically, but aesthetically with Alex Stepick, an FIU music it’s the opposite.” enhanced by the abandoned distorted sound.” The lyrics of “Fauna” on stage. In their music Christian church on the Comprised of vocalist give an inside look into the video produced by Miami’s MINIMAL PERFORMANCE Northwest Seventh Avenue and guitarist Gabriel Ayala, band’s lifestyle. Denzyl Irrizagui as well corridor, which is where guitarist and samplist “Without sounding as during their show, the they recorded the album. Roberto Taninaka, bassist cliche, Fauna is about band members wear large What: Clandestino Pub presents “Minimal” This location is now used Fernando Llanas and sex, drugs and rock and animal masks. This alludes When: Thursday as a live-work center for drummer Angee, Minimal roll,” said Angee. “We to an animal ecosystem, Where: 758 Washington Ave, artists and musicians in lived in the studio for a were living very fun which Angee said reflects Miami Beach, Fla. 33139 Wynwood. week to record “Fauna.” lifestyles for a while and Miami’s culture. Time: 9:00 p.m. “We were constantly The album, produced to an extent, that involved “We wanted to compare Cost: Free there, eating breakfast, by Grammy award winner drinking. But really, it’s Miami to a fauna. People lunch dinner and playing,” Rafael Lazzaro, is much a reflection of the last 10 living from all parts of

With that many PRETTY IN PINK sixes swimmers should be afraid LOUIS AGUDELO opponents out of the water. Staff Writer Head Coach Randy Horner and [email protected] his team have quite the modest demeanor to them, however, FIU Swimming and Diving is whenever any of them are asked only one meet into the 2015-2016 about how they think they’ll do season, and they’ve already shown going forward, and if they’re even the collegiate swimming world that concerned about the competition. they are yet again, a force to be “I think we have to look out for all reckoned with. And after only one of them,” Horner said of other teams. meet, the Panthers are ranked sixth What’s crazy about this, is, with nation-wide amongst Division 1 as well as FIU performed in their first mid-major schools. meet, and as well as I expect them to At their first meet of the season, do when they host Dual-A-Palooza there were only three events all day at the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Center, Sudyen Navarrete/The Beacon that FIU swimmers didn’t finish and taking into consideration how Fabiola Pierre, a senior physical education major, speaks with Anzela Vanegas, a junior first in. They nearly doubled-up the the Panthers usually opt away from broadcast media major, while she tables for the Wellness and Recreation Center to raise University of North Florida’s score, boasting, they’re admittedly not even money for the “My Stride Breast Cancer Walk”. $15 donations earn students a shirt. and although Georgia Southern at top form, and don’t intend to be, University sports reported the meet as any time soon. being close between their swimmers “Everything we do is planned and of Rice University, Florida Atlantic is Miami, but that was merely an USA champions. and those of Florida International, calculated to peak at the right time. University and the University of invitational. None of the teams Look for the Panthers to, at the that just wasn’t true, as the final score We could be faster right now if we Miami. squaring off against FIU at Dual-A- very least, impress in the pool yet between the two was 155-103 in wanted to be,” Horner said. The only team besides them that Palooza seem ready for a competitive again this Friday, October 16 and favor of the Panthers. At Dual-A-Palooza, the Panthers will have seen any sort of competitive meet, much less a competitive meet Saturday, October 17. Needless to say, FIU blew their will swim and dive against the likes swimming before this weekend against the defending Conference