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First Generation Scholarship Community gathers to raise funds for scholarship

Shekinah Harper tions, inspired the creation of Contributing Writer the DreamMakers Breakfast. Although Kaufman was not a The President’s Council, along First Gen student, she felt there with Wells Fargo and Corporate was a need to have the break- and Foundation Relations, held the fast because of the “signifi- DreamMakers breakfast to support cant number of the first genera- the dreams of First Generation tion students at FIU, especially students by raising funds for the First the fact that over 9,000 eligible Gen Scholarship. The DreamMakers students are not being awarded breakfast was held at the historic scholarships.” Biltmore hotel on the morning of Kaufman was also moti- Sept. 23. vated “by the need to raise the The Florida Legislature estab- visibility of the First Genera- lished the First Gen Scholarship in tion Scholarship Fund as the 2006 to provide high school students only state matching program who were the first generation in their still intact.” families an opportunity to access By having this event she higher education. hoped to increase awareness of Since its creation, more than the first gen scholarship fund 46,000 students of the University to possible benefactors, raise have received the scholarship through funds to support the scholar- state matching in private donations. ship and promote meaningful It is the only scholarship of its kind networking opportunities for in the United States to match private first generation students and donations 100 percent. recent graduates. Nicole Kaufman, director of Esra Erdogan/The Beacon Corporate and Foundations Rela- FIRST GEN, page 9 University President Mark Rosenberg and President’s Council Chairman Victor Balestra (second from left) speak to attendants.

university police football Golden Panthers hope to rebound

Jackson Wolek practice,” said safety Terrance Staff Writer Taylor. They face a Blue Devil FIU is no stranger to team with a record of 2-2, and having a bounce back game. it will be the first time that both Last year they came into their schools meet in football. Head game versus Florida Atlantic coach Mario Cristobal said he University with a two game considers them to be the best win streak, having just beaten team the Panthers have faced Western Kentucky and North to date. Texas, and wound up losing “An ACC team is coming 21-9. to town, one that just beat

Kristi Camara/The Beacon The following game they Boston College and handily The record crowd of more than 20,000 had almost 10 people removed for reasons including disorderly conduct. were able to bounce back and beat Tulane as well. They are beat the University of Loui- playing physical football and siana at Monroe, which started have some real good athletes,” a four game win streak that Cristobal said on Dukes two Students removed from UCF game helped them earn a share of game winning streak. the Sun Belt title. Offensively they have Pattrik Simmons after warning; one of those two was Ianniello, operations commander After starting off this season been efficient in the passing Contributing Writer also charged with resisting arrest. and investigations for the University 3-0 and then suffering a disap- game with quarterback Another male was charged with Police Department. pointing loss to University Sean Renfree behind center. The football game against the disorderly conduct and a fourth male According to a student advisory of Louisiana, they hope their Renfree has thrown for 1,026 University of Central Florida may was charged with battery on a police notice regarding the Stadium rules, next game, which is against yards, two touchdowns and an have been a victory for FIU, but not officer. All four were sent to Miami- which can be found online in the Duke on Saturday, Oct. 1, will eye popping 72.7 completions for some its students. Dade County Jail for processing. FIU Recreation Services website, get the taste of defeat out of percentage. He likes to spread Four male students, whose names “Everybody who is arrested and “Students involved in such activi- their mouths. the ball around and three of cannot be disclosed, were arrested at is a student gets sent to judicial ties or other disruptive behavior will “It was a bad taste that they his receivers have more than the game, which took place on Sept. before they get processed. They also also be subject to disciplinary action left in our mouth but we’re 20 catches on the year. 17 in the FIU Stadium. Two of those get processed in the judicial system working hard this week and males were charged with trespassing here at FIU,” said Captain Alphonse POLICE, page 2 doing what we have to do in FOOTBALL, page 4 COMING UP Sports ONLINE www.fiusm.com RADIO Radiate FM

Check out the Oct. 3 issue for Follow us on: Tune in to Radiate FM from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. recap and reaction to the Twitter - @FIUSM on Mon., Wed. and Fri. for our Opinion, Sports Golden Panthers’ football game against the Blue Facebook - FIU Student Media: News, and News shows. Devils of Duke University. FIU Student Media: Sports The Radioactive Underground: 88.1 - 95.3 - 96.9 2 The Beacon – Friday, September 30, 2011 NEWS www.fiusm.com don’t ask, don’t tell 4 arrests, University reacts to recent repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy 5 ejections reported If someone is willing to go [to Afghanistan] by police and take a bullet for you, does it matter if POLICE, page 1 they are gay or not? through the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.” Disciplinary action at Saran Nicholson, the University can include anything from sophomore written reprimand to loss of privileges -- biomedical engineering major and even suspension or expulsion. Five other people were also ejected from the game, according to Ianniello. “I saw someone get ejected from the FIU student area, and I saw a drunk guy Marriage Act—colloquially referred get escorted out,” said freshman Victoria to as DOMA—is next on the chopping Capobianco, a member of the Universi- block, though he believes minor bills ty’s Performance Ensemble. “I think [the Lenny Ignelzi/AP Photo will be passed with relative ease in the attendees] were a little more out of control US Marine Lance Cpl. Chris Lynch listens to a training session to familiarize Marines near future. than usual, but it was nothing out of the with the military’s new position on gay service members and the repeal of the DADT. Giovanni Correale, a senior majoring ordinary.” in psychology and president of the There were also several requests for Omar Guzman Many students are glad the policy University’s Stonewall Alliance agrees. medical services. Contributing Writer has been eradicated. Saran Nicholson, “Do I think [DOMA] is the next big- “We had 12 medical calls, which could be a sophomore studying biomedical engi- ticket item? Yes. Do I think it will be the anything from fainting to tripping to being The military policy banning gay and neering, is one of them. next item to be handled? No.” too drunk. None of them serious; nobody lesbian soldiers from serving openly has Nicholson is currently in a relation- DOMA is a federal law that defines had to go to the hospital or anything like been officially repealed. ship with an active marine, who will marriage as between a naturally born that. They were all minor,” said Ianniello. U.S. President Barack Obama soon be deployed to Afghanistan. man and woman. Twenty-three FIU Police officers were signed the congressional bill to repeal “If someone is willing to go there and It also nullifies Article 4 of the Consti- patrolling the stands at the Stadium -- which the controversial policy on Sept. 20 take a bullet for you, does it matter if tution—otherwise known as the Full opened its doors that night to a record- following a nearly nine-month process. they are gay or not? Your sexual prefer- Faith And Credit Clause—in regards to breaking attendance of more than 20,000 The measure, which was initially ence doesn’t make you any less loyal or same-sex marriage. people -- along with 17 Miami-Dade Police passed in December 2010, held that skilled,” said Nicholson. Meaning states such as Florida, that Department officers and 11 Sweetwater ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ would remain Eunice Ikpe, a sophomore studying recently passed a measure defining Police Department officers. active until its repeal was proven to not nursing, agrees. marriage as a strictly heterosexual insti- “We had more officers than usual because effect military readiness. “People shouldn’t have to hide who tution, does not have to recognize same- we knew it was going to be a sold-out game, José Gabilondo, associate professor they are … they are doing us a favor.” sex marriages in other states. and it was our rivalry,” Ianniello said. of law, felt the delay between the passing Following one major legislative Obama has decided to stop upholding Although these four arrests did occur, of the congressional bill and official victory for the LGBT community, many DOMA in courts as same-sex couples Ianniello reassured that the police depart- repeal was longer than necessary. are wondering what their next high- across the country sue the federal ment had everything under control. “Believe “Congress didn’t abolish ‘Don’t Ask, profile battle will be. government—a sign of his stance on the it or not, that wasn’t that bad for a football Don’t Tell’ in one fell swoop. Instead Gabilondo believes the Defense of issue. game of that size.” they set up this transitional process so the country and the armed services could get used to the idea of gays and lesbians serving in [the military],” said Brighter Futures Gabilondo. The President, along with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen, concluded that allowing gays to serve openly in the military would not have an adverse effect on performance. Congress received their formal agree- ment on July 22, which would end ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ after a mandated 60-day period. In recent years the policy has become a source of animosity, partic- ularly among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender and liberal groups, but actually began under Democratic Presi- dent Bill Clinton. “People don’t realize just how well- meaning [Clinton] was when he made this a priority. [Clinton] did a very brave thing by taking on this issue early in his administration … [it] was a very radical thing to do,” said Gabilondo, who appre- ciates the progressive intentions behind the act. According to Gabilondo, Clinton is not solely to blame for the subsequent discontent with ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ The resistance he faced in Congress led to the warping of his original vision. Sergio Naser/The Beacon “His heart was in the right place, and Bright Futures recipients were given free tshirts and more at an ice cream social, sponsored by Winn-Dixie and the Florida Lottery he was listening to his gay advisors. on the Graham Center Lawn. Administrators welcomed Secretary of the Florida Lottery, Cynthia F. O’Connell. They did not advise him well.” www.fiusm.com NEWS The Beacon – Friday, September 30, 2011 3 News Flash Students allegedly steal, return LOCAL Fla. welfare applicants less likely to use drugs rooster statue from Little Havana Preliminary figures on a new Florida law requiring drug tests for welfare applicants show that they are consented to pay for the repainted by Canton in its less likely than other people to use drugs. One famous painting and rebolting of Cuban and American flag Floridian suggests that it’s the people who came up the rooster; they have also décor. with the law who should be submitting specimens. agreed to do community According to Robaina, Columnist and best-selling author Carl Hiaasen service in Little Havana. Canton painted the rooster offered to pay for drug testing for all 160 members On The Miami Herald’s on the evening of Friday, of the Florida Legislature in what he called “a patri- website, a reader commented Sept. 23, from 10 pm to 3 otic whiz-fest.” Several of the law’s supporters say saying he or she had seen am. they’re on board. the rooster at a party before Frequenting customers Gov. Rick Scott and other supporters of the law the University’s football remembered the tourists say the tests will save the state cash by weeding out game. Despite this report during the period of the people who would use welfare money on drugs. that potentially connects the rooster’s disappearance. larceny to students of the “It [was] a shame for the NATIONAL University, Canton refuses to tourists; they take pictures Rocket launches from Alaska confirm that the captors were with the rooster. It’s a tradi- with Navy satellite students of the University. tion they have with the In an interview with rooster,” said Antonio, who A rocket launched from an Alaska island Tuesday The Miami Herald, Canton did not disclose his last is carrying an experimental Navy satellite designed said, “I am also a graduate name. “It caught me by to provide safer combat communications. of FIU. They are young. I surprise. I come here every The satellite will allow troops with radios to com- do not want to create a bad few days when I need some- municate without the need to position antennas in image of the university or thing, but I didn’t notice [the dangerous settings, said Peter Wegner, director of the for those students who could rooster missing].” Department of Defense’s Operationally Responsive be expelled because of an Canton’s rooster is not Space Office. act of stupidity. They were the only one of its kind. The liftoff from the state-owned Kodiak Launch very remorseful when they There are many others, over Complex for the Naval Research Laboratory project returned him.” a dozen, scattered along is for a yearlong mission. The system will be assessed Some of the University’s the street popularly known after that period to determine if it should become Diane Arias/The Beacon students responded to the as Calle Ocho. They are a permanent, Wegner said, after the satellite was sent The rooster, which resides at EL Pub Restaurant, was painted closure between Canton and part of a project called the up inside the nose of a Minotaur IV rocket. with the Cuban and American flag, but returned all white. the rooster’s captors. “Rooster Walk project.” WORLD “We’re so close to the Despite the other roosters, Diane arias noted by its owner, Pablo street where we’re located. people are coming to visit Swiss consider new limits on wearing veils Contributing Writer Canton, on Sept. 16 from Honestly, I think that gives this rooster. its home in front of El Pub FIU students a bad name; “People have returned Swiss lawmakers are considering a ban on wearing A rooster statue was Restaurant in Little Havana. it is college territory,” said to see it; it is part of Cuban face-covering veils in some public situations. returned on Sept. 21 after Canton has promised not Katie Blitfield, a sophomore, tradition and pride in Little Switzerland’s lower house of parliament voted missing for five days. It was to disclose the names of the double majoring in political Havana,” said Elizabeth 101-77 Wednesday to outlaw veils like the burqa allegedly spotted at a party captors. science and psychology. “It’s Caños, 44, waiter of El Pub worn by some Muslim women when using public before the University’s foot- “The police of the area understandable that he is not Restaurant. transportation or dealing with authorities. ball game against UCF. said they’d forgive them disclosing their names.” “That’s the most famous The measure goes next to the upper house and is The rooster statue came if they offered to pay for Andrea Fagueron, a junior rooster of them all,” said being pushed by the nationalist Swiss People’s Party back looking less colorful; the rooster [to be painted majoring in biology, said, “I Robaina. before federal elections in October. the rooster’s captors spray- and reinstalled],” said Juan don’t think it would affect Although it may never A lawmaker from the party, Oskar Freysinger, painted the body of the Robaina, an employee of us, but that’s their responsi- be known if the individuals said the aim is “to avoid a religious war” by setting rooster white, which was El Pub Restaurant. “It was bility and that’s their choice; who stole and returned the minimum standards for wearing veils. previously decorated with a bad deed to take it late at they’re individuals. I don’t rooster are students of the Freysinger campaigned in 2009 to ban construction the Cuban and American night and steal it.” mind their names being out. University, Miami natives of minarets in Switzerland. flag. The captors are not being It wouldn’t affect us.” and tourists alike are happy – Compiled by Melissa Caceres The disappearance of charged for the rooster- As for the whitened to have the rooster back the 70-pound statue was first napping, but they have body of the rooster, it was home.

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Football T.Y., Carroll to start against Duke No need to start Carroll and risk further injury

The weather at FIU is unpredictable. It is raining in the morning and sunny in the afternoon or vice versa. That can affect how students get to COMMENTARY school or even go to class. The quarterback who starts on Oct. 1 could be just as unpredictable. Wesley Carroll, senior starter, was hurt in the first half of the game last week against Louisiana. He has been starting for FIU for the past two Brandon Wise seasons after he won the job last year. This season, Carroll has been nothing short of awesome. Going through three and a half games without throwing an interception is nothing short of miraculous, seeing as he threw 14 of them last year. For Carroll, maintaining those statistics is unreal- istic, but his improvement is undeniable. However, he is recovering from an injury and this is a meaningless game, especially if winning the confer- ence is their priority. To risk your starting quarterback getting even more severely hurt is a like betting the house on red one in roulette. It is just too risky. There is no need to start him against a non-conference foe like Duke. Kristi Camara/The Beacon COLUMN, page 6 good to go: Wesley Carroll is fighting an ankle injury and may be a starter this Saturday against Duke.

FOOTBALL, page 1 Running back Juwan Thompson has also become a large part of the offense, His top target has been wide out Conner along with the passing game. Duke runs a Panther Panel Predictions Vernon who has 26 catches, two of them one back setup and Thompson has ran the for touchdowns and 388 receiving yards. ball for 252 yards and two touchdowns on FIU 28, DUKE 21: DUKE 17, FIU 14: This is not a good sign for the Golden 48 carries. If the Panthers have either Golden Panthers will be Panther defense who surrendered 221 For the FIU offense, they can be thankful Wesley Carroll or Jake looking to bounce back passing yards and three touchdowns to Sun they won’t have to deal with defensive Medlock under center, against the Blue Devils, Belt offensive player of the week Blain end Kenny Anunike who suffered a season they will be fine. Kedrick but may struggle with a Gautier. However, they are determined to ending knee injury. Anunike was the Igor Joel Rhodes will lead the way number of key injuries prove that what happened against Loui- second leading player in the ACC in sacks Mello Delgado for FIU, especially with on offense. After a rough siana was a fluke. with four and one of their best players on the top defensive lineman start, Duke has performed “Obviously your stressing the things the team. hurt. Look for T.Y. Hilton well and has momentum that you do in coverage and how to do them On the other hand, they have their own to play despite being heading into Saturday’s better, but you certainly have to do things injury problems as well, and wide receiver hurt. game. that somehow affect Renfree because he is Glenn Coleman (shoulder) and safety that good and if you just sit back and wait Chuck Grace (knee) will both be out for a DUKE 24, FIU 17: FIU 20, DUKE 13: all day he can pick you apart, and if you couple of weeks. With the injuries to Car- FIU will find a way to bring pressure all the time he can pick you Expect Terrance Taylor to replace Grace roll and Hilton still linger- win this one even without apart,” said Cristobal. and Jacob Younger and Willis Wright to ing, Duke will increase key starters seeing a lot “The details on prepping for him are have to step up in place of Coleman. Rico their winning streak to Brandon of action. The rushing critical and very important, and the guys Their two biggest offensive weapons, Albarracin three. Wise attack of Rhodes will get have been spending a lot of extra time on a Wesley Carroll and T.Y Hilton, are it done. game plan to try and slow them down and expected to start and see significant have success on Saturday.” playing time. WOMEN’S SOCCER Miliucci has emerged as key leader for Golden Panthers

Anthony Guivas invaluable member of the Golden schedule and the discipline has I played volleyball in high school “I’ve always felt that the last Staff Writer Panthers. been kind of second nature,” Mili- too,” Miliucci said. couple of years we have fallen Victoria has also been the ucci said. But thankfully for the Panthers, short, not really done as well as we When senior Victoria Mili- definition of consistency for the But Miliucci did not just show Victoria chose soccer and has been should have,” Miliucci said. “We ucci decided to take her talents Panthers. Miliucci started 17 out of this kind of work ethic on the a permanent fixture that helped have a lot of potential and I think from Canada to Miami in 2008, 19 games in her freshman year and soccer field, as she was a multi guide the Panthers to the semi we are coming together earlier success quickly followed her and followed that up by playing every sport athlete coming up in high finals of the Sun Belt Conference this season than we have in other the Golden Panthers. minute of every game since then. school, playing volleyball and in 2010. seasons, so hopefully by the time With three successful seasons “I played soccer at a high level performing gymnastics. She also has a lot to do with the tournament comes we’ll have under her belt to go along with an since I was young….I love it and “I did gymnastics when I was the Panthers being in contention built momentum.” All-Sun Belt Conference Second its fun, but I have taken it really younger and I quit for soccer basi- this year, as they stand with a 5-5 Victoria who was born and Team honoree award just a season seriously starting from a young cally, so maybe I would have record thus far to go along with a ago, Victoria has proven to be an age and being committed to the continued with that or volleyball, 2-0 record in conference play. MILIUCCI, page 6 www.fiusm.com Sports The Beacon – Friday, September 30, 2011 5

Fantasy Cruz Rivalry week features many intriguing matchups in NFL

he home crowd is going nuts. The had 369 yards and two touchdowns in the 34- Tstadium seats rattle in a thundering 31 win. roar while the most passionate fans go abso- Under the Cruzar lutely insane when their team scores and takes the lead against their archrival. Nate Washington (Tennessee Titans)- With Rivalry games in the Kenny Britt done for the year, fantasy owners COMMENTARY NFL change the outcome no who owned him are panicking in disarray matter which two enemies because their receivers are quite limited now. are going head-to-head. The solution is to trade for Washington. Last Owners are constantly week he had 92 yards and a touchdown. His on their cyber toes when is still low, so catch him while you still can. division foes go at it Ringer. because one can never Lance Moore (New Orleans Saints)- He Joey cruz know what to expect out of is back from injury and showing his prowess their players. on the field with an 88-yard, two-touchdown This week is Rivalry game against Houston. Week here on Fantasy Cruz. The way “D Breezy” is throwing the foot- Out of the seven division games last ball, Moore is going to have a pretty nice weekend, five of them led to double-digit season. Wildcard. score games. The NFC East made some noise Bernard Scott (Cincinnati Bengals)- If with its two games. you are really hurting at running back, give The Giants pulled off a crucial win against Scott a go for a couple of games. Cedric the “dream team” Eagles. Peyton Manning’s Benson is about to start serving a multiple little brother broke out with 254 yards and game suspension, so the load of the carries four touchdowns, making him the MVP will be put on Scott. He is young and ques- of the weekend by far. On a negative note, tionable, but worth a shot as a second back Michael Vick got hurt once again. Luckily or flex spot. though, his hand is not broken. The Trash Bin In the Confederate shootout, New Orleans pulled the final trigger on Houston in a high Chad Ochocinco (New England Patriots)- John Russel/AP Images scoring 40-33 victory. “D Breezy” tossed the After Chad dropped that potential touchdown pick him up: Nate Washington might get more looks with Kenny Britt out for the year. pigskin for 370 yards and three TD’s, while grab last week, I can picture Teddy Bruschi “Deputy Schaub” had almost identical stats. punching a hole through his dry wall in his a viable backup tight end. Other than that, he with Williams so far. Question Mark. Surprisingly enough, Ben Tate is carrying living room and waiting to blow up on him needs to be dropped. Bashing Braylon the load for the Texans. Could Arian Foster at ESPN. Last week’s performance was a fluke. He be a one-year wonder after all? Since Ocho came on board with the Pats, is the second option on a team that primarily I know he is sidelined as of this moment. The Union battle included an out of the all he has done is Tweet and disappoint. Hope- throws to their receivers. Rudy. When he comes back, do not even try to add ordinary performance by Tom “Terrific” fully, the OCNN network takes off, because DeAngelo Williams (Carolina Panthers)- him. Brady, who threw four interceptions against this guy looks done with football. Big bark, I am not saying drop him. Just don not start I have given owners plenty of reasons why the Buffalo Bills. small bite. him. Jonathan Stewart is making him look like he is a terrible fantasy pick. Not to mention, Ivy league boy Ryan Fitzpatrick has been James Casey (Houston Texans)- If you he is 40 year old on the field. Maybe he will I would not be surprised if his usual off-the- the talk of the town this far in the season and are in an 18-man league like I am, Casey is get mad and start to take over. I am shocked field dilemmas continue.

Intramural ROUNDUP Sigma Alpha Mu defeats FIJI in final moments of play

Brandon Wise down and score. As time expired, Justin Barcenas led Sigma Chi Sorority 2-1 on the season. Staff Writer the quarterback launched the down the field on two different Delta Phi Epsilon 6, Phi Mu 33, Tri Sigma 6 ball deep downfield, but Mario drives for touchdowns, one Phi Sigma Sigma 0 With 17 seconds left in the Valcourt came down with the rushing and one throwing. In the most lopsided game of game and Sammy trailing by interception to seal the victory After Theta Chi opened the Trying to stay unbeaten, Phi the night, Phi Mu trounced Tri five points, quarterback Michael for Sigma Alpha Mu. night with a touchdown run in the Sigma Sigma’s flag football team Sigma 33-6. Cerabeo had to make something Bradley Treasure scored the first half to make it 6-0, Barcenas was in for a battle against Delta Scoring four touchdowns on happen to avoid falling to 0-2 on lone touchdown for FIJI near came out in the second half and Phi Epsilon. the night, Phi Mu proved to be Sept. 26. the end of the first half off of an led Sigma Chi down the field After getting an intercep- the superior team as they ran for He did just that. option pitch. and finished off the drive with a tion off the quarterback from Phi two scores and threw for two. Cerabeo dropped back, tried to Both teams are now 1-1 touchdown run. Sigma Sigma, Delta Phi Epsilon With the win, Phi Mu moves find a receiver and saw nothing. overall. Barcenas then sealed the took the ball down the field and to 2-1 on the season and putting

He found a block down field and Sigma Chi 14, Theta Chi 6 victory when he found Tony ran it in for the lone score of the them in a tie for second place ran into the end zone to give Molina down the field for a game. with Delta Phi Epsilon and Phi Sigma Alpha Mu the 12-7 lead Trying to avoid starting 0-2 touchdown pass to make it 14-6. With the win, Delta Phi Sigma Sigma. over FIJI. on the season, Sigma Chi knew it The loss drops Theta Chi to Epsilon moves into a tie with Phi Tri Sigma falls to 0-3 on the Fiji had one last chance to go had to pick up a victory tonight. 0-2. Sigma Sigma for second place at season.

Intramural Football Standings

sorority Fraternity 1 Fraternity 2

W-L-T PCT PD W-L-T PCT PD W-L-T PCT PD Phi Sigma Sigma 2-1-0 0.667 24 Pi Kappa Pi 2-1-0 0.667 39 Tau Kappa Epsilon 3-0-0 1.000 64 Alpha Xi Delta 2-1-0 0.667 3 Alpha Omicron Pi 1-0-2 0.333 27 Sigma Phi Epsilon 2-1-0 0.667 14 FIJI 1-1-0 0.500 10 Delta Phi Epsilon 2-1-0 0.667 20 Sigma Chi 1-1-0 0.500 -25 Lambda Theta Phi 1-1-0 0.500 14 Phi Mu 2-1-0 0.667 02 Beta Theta Pi 1-1-0 0.500 0 Phi Sigma Kappa 0-3-0 0.000 -74 Boss 1-1-1 0.333 -4 Sigma Kappa 0-2-1 0.000 -15 Theta Chi 0-2-0 0.000 -35 Sigma Alpha Mu 1-1-0 0.000 -14 Tri Sigma 0-3-0 0.000 -57

*All records up to date as of Sept. 30 *All records up to date as of Sept. 30 *All records up to date as of Sept. 30 6 The Beacon – Friday, September 30, 2011 SPORTS www.fiusm.com

Volleyball All-American to have number retired Medlock gives Eduardo Almaguer out of proportion. team best chance Staff Writer “We cannot make it bigger than what it is. It’s When the dust settles a volleyball game,” said tonight, one team is going Tomic. “We cannot lose to leave dissapointed. our composure. FIU (10-3, 2-0 SBC), We can only control owner of a season-high what we do, how we seven-game win streak, is prepare ourselves phys- facing off against Western ically, and more impor- Kentucky (13-1, 2-0 SBC), tantly, how we prepare who owns a 13-game mentally. If we give our winning streak. On Oct. 2, best, and our best is better the Panthers will then face than their best, we’re going off against the defending to win.” Sun Belt Champions, YARIMAR ROSA TO Middle Tennessee (3-9, 1- HAVE JERSEY RETIRED 1 SBC). Last week, Head coach When Yarimar Rosa Danijela Tomic cautioned stepped off the court for to not be swayed by the final time in 2009, the Middle Tennessee’s record. number “3” followed suit. Though their record is well Before tonight’s game, below .500, they are top FIU will retire her jersey three in the conference in as a way to say “thank hitting percentage, assists you” for the excellence she and kills. brought the program, on

Tonight’s match, and off the court. Kristi Camara/The Beacon however, will arguably be “She was FIU [volley- the future: Jake Medlock rushed for a touchdown the biggest of the season ball’s] best athlete,” said and threw for 216 yards in loss to Louisiana. thus far. WKU is the only Tomic. “I wish every coach team ahead of the Panthers would have the opportu- COLUMN, page 4 in the standings. The last nity to coach a player like meeting between these Yari.” teams is one FIU would Senior Sabrina Gonzalez Make room for Medlock love to forget. The Lady had the chance to play Toppers eliminated the Beacon File Photo under Rosa and the values With Carroll hurt last week, the Golden Panthers Panthers from the Sun Rosa instilled in her have had to rely on the unproven redshirt freshman Jake legend: Yarimar Rosa’s No. 3 to be retired on Sept. 30. Belt Tournament. Middle proven invaluable. Medlock. However, the weight of the moment did not Tennessee then beat WKU “She’s taught me to be phase him. He showed that he can handle the offense, for the conference title. Despite the Panthers’ high 2.55. tough,” said Gonzalez. and the future is bright for the 6’3” 220-pounder. Junior Jovana Bjelica ranking in the conference The Panthers’ sterling “I’ve gone through a lot Medlock has been seen as the heir to the Carroll believes the team has a in kills (Bjelica has the defense will need to make of injuries and she’s gone crown for the past two seasons. He has been noticeably chance to prove something second-best kills per set), sure it does not have a through twice as many itchy to get on the field and he finally got his shot. this weekend. Bjelica does not believe single flaw because WKU injuries and I feel like she Even though the Golden Panthers had a let down, “We can show how that is her team’s strength. happens to be the leaders taught me to be tough. losing a game they shouldn’t have, Medlock was much we’ve accomplished “I think our blocking is in kills (14.23 K/S) and She just brings the natural productive. He went 17 for 27 for 216 yards and one during spring and how our best weapon against hitting percentage with a ability of wanting to win. interception. The redshirt freshman has done everything good our team is,” said those teams,” said Bjelica. combined .252. Give everything you got asked of him and more. When he gets to carry the ball, Bjelica. “Whoever does that the Head Coach Danijela and have fun with the he is not afraid to take the big hit because, at times, he Bjelica, the co-Sun Belt best, will win.” Tomic understands her game. delivers it. Player of the Week, led both Her claims do not go players will undoubt- Tomic added, “You can He brings a different aspect to the offense that Carroll matches this past weekend unwarranted. FIU leads edly be fired up, but she coach skills but you cannot does not, having the ability to scramble outside of the against Denver University all of the Sun Belt Confer- stressed to the team that coach the values that Yari pocket. Unlike Carroll, Medlock has a bit of speed to and North Texas in kills. ence in blocks per set with they cannot blow the game brought with her.” add to his strong arm. Not to mention, the kid is not afraid to lower his shoulders. Medlock’s ability to escape the pocket can change the way a defense plans for the offense because now, Senior has left her mark on program instead of just seeing a quarterback sit back in the pocket to find receivers down field, there has to be an MILIUCCI, page 4 eye on him at all times. Medlock is still a young man with very limited expe- raised in Ontario, Canada, rience. He is still not as mature in the pocket as Carroll and has parlayed the time and is prone to make some bad decisions. If the Golden she has spent as captain of Panthers decide to air the ball out this week, the Jack- some of her teams in Canada sonville native could be more of a flight risk than a safe to what she now does here at haven for this team. FIU. Who Starts? That experience has earned Miliucci the respect This is homecoming week and you don’t want to of her peers as she, along lose on homecoming. Just like in high school, when you with Kelly Ann Hutchinson lose on homecoming, it is the worst because then you and April Perry, forms have to go to the dance pissed off that you lost to a team the trio of captains for the they schedule for you as a win. Golden Panthers. So with That being said, the starting quarterback should be Miliucci’s constant drive, the guy who gives the team the best shot at winning the determination and passion game. It is a tough decision to make for the coach, but for the game of soccer, it Medlock is the better option for this week. is evident that leadership is Sergio Naser/The Beacon Even if Carroll is just a little banged up, this game embedded in her. true leader: Victoria Miliucci [above, #18] has earned respect among teammates. has no meaning toward the Sun Belt. Let him get healthy “Yeah, I mean, obvi- and prepare for the upcoming Sun Belt schedule that the ously I am not as great of a So as her Panther career “We want to do the best focused and try to remember Golden Panthers end the season with. leader as I want to be, there comes to a close at the end we can and take it one game what we have been working Medlock can get the job done against a banged up are always things to work of this season, she is only at a time, but ultimately we on.” Duke team that has not proven that it is out of the cellar on, but I think being a leader worried about the present really want to get a ring to So regardless of what this of the ACC. With the loss of their top pass rusher for the comes natural to me ever moment at hand and helping win the conference tourna- season has in store, it is clear season, Medlock has the opportunity to show that he since I was young,” Miliucci guide the team once they hit ment,” added Miliucci. “I try that Victoria Miliucci has can run the offense when Carroll is gone next year. said. the pitch. to get us pumped up and stay left her mark here at FIU. Contact Us Esra Erdogan Life! Editor [email protected] LIFE! The Beacon – 7 www.fiusm.com Friday, September 30, 2011 “Swimming in the Shallows” finds love in odd places Katrina Bruno Staff Writer

The Department of Theatre started strong this semester with their amusing production of “Swimming in the Shallows,” a quick-moving Kristi Camara/The Beacon montage that is sure to entertain students with its relatable and humorous script--which is focused Top: Joshua Thomas as Nick [left] and on relationships and friendships-- powerful Ewan McLaughlin [right]. Bottom: Zakiya monologues and funky dance intermissions. Markland as Donna [far left] and Carina “Swimming in the Shallows” opened on Skandre as Carla Carla [center]. Sept. 23 in the Dr. Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center, and it will continue its thing he will never be mature enough for. run until Oct. 2. Donna makes a deal with Nick that she will stop The show, directed by Wayne E. Robinson smoking in order to appease her girlfriend, Carla Jr., has a relatively small cast -- but a lot of Carla, but only if he goes out on dates with men talent. Elizabeth Abad lends her acting skills to Donna sets him up with. The sex-crazed Nick the production as Barb, Julio Liverpool as Bob, gives in on the first date, but the plan does not Zakiya Markland as Donna, Carina Skandre as commitment issues. with Barb to be a few of the most pivotal scenes work out very well, and a sense of doom falls Carla Carla, Joshua Thomas as Nick, and Ewan Barb, recently struck by a midlife crisis, read in the production. For example, he throws all over Nick’s love life -- until he meets the hunky McLaughlin as Shark. somewhere that Buddhist monks live their lives of Barb’s possessions in the swimming pool in and confident Shark at the aquarium that sweeps The setup of the stage was unique, using with only eight possessions. She tries to adopt an attempt to reconcile with his wife, which led him off his feet. wave-like flooring, a large stained-glass this lifestyle by purging nearly all of her tangible to an unexpected finale, and he also has a few Carla Carla and Donna are at the crossroads construction that depicts an aquarium, hanging items, hoping that this lifestyle change will help key conversations with Barb before he hits the of their relationship. Carla Carla is trying to circular lights that mimic bubbles and a soothing her feel “less heavy.” Her husband, Bob, seems audience with the most wisdom-filled line in the find any excuse to not marry Donna out of fear, mix of blue-and-white light used to illuminate sweet and simpleminded, usually forcing his play: “It’s part of life to get attached.” and Donna is trying to stop smoking in order to the features of Theatre’s “Black Box.” From the words through a stutter to express himself. By Nick, young and promiscuous, desires love make her girlfriend happy. Their commitment get-go, you are not really sure whether or not the the end of the play, it appears that Bob is one in some capacity, but cannot seem to keep his ceremony plans fall through more than once, play will be held below or above water, but you of those deadweights she is hoping to rid herself pants up on dates, leaving his suitors uninter- and the couple is having trouble agreeing on can later draw the conclusion that it is the latter. of. ested for more. During a conversation with his anything while going through the wedding-plan- The play begins as two friends, Carla Carla Though Bob appears to be simpleminded closest friend, Donna, he says, “I don’t know… ning motions. and Barb, are discussing their relationships, and does not appear on stage as often as the Marriage -- it’s kind of a commitment,” proving introspective dilemmas, and above all, their other characters, I did find his confrontations that a serious relationship might just be some- SHALLOWS, page 8 Exclusive interview with the Wayans brothers

Esra Erdogan Life! Editor

Comedians can seldom keep their mouths shut, and we rarely want them to. Brothers and comedy duo Shawn and Marlon Wayans did not keep quiet when they performed at this year’s Panther Prowl at the U.S. Century Bank Arena on Sept. 26, and the interactive and vibrant crowd loved it. Although they are usually inseparable, the brothers each performed solo on stage. Both Wayans’ embraced the verbal and physical aspects of stand-up comedy and gave explosive performances to the filled-to-the-brim arena. Marlon Wayans, who talks a mile a minute, appealed to the faithful Miami Heat fans by criticizing the Los Angeles Lakers. Sana Ullah/The Beacon Later, his brother Shawn gabbed and complained about Shawn Wayans [left] and Marlon Wayans the state of the music industry, sex and being a single dad. Both [right] headlined the Panther Prowl comedy brothers were loud, lewd and show at the U.S. Century Bank Arena on Sept. unafraid to laugh at themselves. 26. The Wayans brothers are best known for After the show, the brothers took their acting on the TV series “In Living Color” and WAYANS, page 9 the films “Scary Movie” and “White Chicks”. 8 The Beacon – Friday, September 30, 2011 LIFE! www.fiusm.com

Reel to reel The high low “50/50” is worth the gamble

here are very few topics that does director Jonathan Levine treat for Adam, leaving him in the hands are taboo in the comedy “50/50” with care by toning down of his happy-go-lucky best friend genre.T Sex, drugs and lewd behavior the vulgar humor that such movies Kyle (Rogen) and psychiatrist-in- are staples in the raunchy comedy as “Superbad” and “Knocked Up” training Katherine (Anna Kend- films of the past few years. are known for, but he also gives a rick). They are there with Adam as FIU professor Mary Jo Although different perspective on illness- he goes through chemotherapy and Trepka awarded for her Columnist few things are related humor that feels real. In all comes to terms with his possibly research in why African off limits, one honesty, it was a refreshing twist. terminal illness. Americans have lower particular topic Based on the true story of screen- You won’t find teens getting survival rates from AIDS. is rarely touched writer Will Reiser, “50/50” deals into hi-jinks or guys obsessing over upon - illness. with Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), women in a sleazy fashion. What With a movie who seems to have it all. At 27 years you’ll see is a guy coming to grips c o - s t a r r i n g of age, he has a good job, a cute girl- with cancer in a surprisingly like- Seth Rogen, friend and is happy. able manner. who is known Suddenly, his world in thrown Gordon-Levitt plays a Good news for college stu- rico albarracin for raunchy into hell when he’s diagnosed with convincing cancer patient, going dents: Scientists say coffee comedies, I had an aggressive form of spinal cancer through a wide range of emotions may prevent depression. concerns that “50/50” would not be that offers only a fifty-fifty chance throughout the film and showing well received, or in my case, bring of survival. His girlfriend, Rachael great chemistry with everyone he backlash for possibly disrespecting (Bryce Dallas-Howard) can’t deal cancer, a sensitive topic. Not only with the headaches of having to care 50/50, page 9

Apple to unveil the new Character development the iPhone on Oct. 4. focus of Theatre’s first show Reebok will pay $25 mil- SHALLOWS, page 7 fies raw talent. Her ability to trans- like feel as he falls in love with the lion to settle charges over form her voice to showcase a variety shark and finds himself walking on claims that their “toning There were not many props or of accents, her unique facial expres- eggshells. shoes” are effective. costume changes, which keeps the sions and understanding of her char- “Swimming in the Shallows” viewer focused on the actual content acter definitely make her an attention- focuses more on character develop- of play and the dialogue between the grabber in the production. ment and dialogue over big stage characters. Thomas played Nick excel- setups and fancy production. This Two notable performances were lently. It is almost difficult to see his play showcases the talent of the by Carina Skarande as Carla Carla disappointment in the dating world University’s theatre department. And Heckler called Obama “the and Joshua Thomas as Nick. once you get to know his character. if this is just the theatre department’s Antichrist” at a fundraiser in Skarande is one of the most Although he is innocent by no means warm-up for the year, then students California. talented actresses I have seen at (sex-crazed, remember?), Thomas have a lot of great entertainment to the college level; she exempli- gives his character an almost child- look forward to. www.fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Friday, September 30, 2011 9 Rogen stars in Wayans brothers inspired by family

WAYANS, page 7 but...man, talking about shit- don’t remember the question. also, I loved, like, Jerry Lewis dark comedy ting yourself... Shawn: That don’t make any and Dean Martin, and I love a moment to speak to Student Marlon: Ha-ha, I didn’t s--- sense at all. Like, I’m talking Jerry Seinfeld. Media. myself. But a girl told me that about the greats: Pryor. And Marlon: Abbott and Costello. Student Media: How is my butt stunk. you’re talking here, still, that Shawn: And Lucy and Ralph it possible to have such a Shawn: Don’t tell people “I have a turd.” Kramden and Jackie Gleason talented family in comedy? that. Marlon: Richard Pryor is and Art Carney. All of the Marlon Wayans: Poverty, Student Media: Which come- great. I love Richard Pryor. classic buddy comedy duos insanity and reality. dians did you look up to? And Eddie Murphy. And my we love and really appreciated Shawn Wayans: Creativity. Shawn: We looked up to brother Damon is one of my [growing up]. Student Media: What is a Richard Pryor and Eddie favorites. Marlon: Also, my butt really Photo Courtesy of Summit Entertainment Wayans family reunion like? Murphy; those were our Shawn: And Damon, defi- don’t stink. Joseph Gordon-Levitt [left] and Seth Rogen Marlon: Crowded, loud, funny comedic heroes outside of our nitely. But we wasn’t trying Student Media: What is your [right] and fighting for food. family. to dig up people in our house- next big project? Student Media: What was Marlon: But I wash my butt hold; we know those are our Shawn: We’re writing a 50/50, page 8 the funniest thing that ever every day, like every time I go heroes. We’re talking about for couple of movies right now, happened to you growing up? to the bathroom. Like, liter- everybody else in the game. and we got some TV stuff in encounters. He manages to keep his cool until a Marlon: I s--- myself. As a ally every time... Marlon: I still like Damon. the works. So we’re doing it, cathartic emotional scene late in the film that had grown man. Shawn: (to Marlon) Why are And you know, I think she we’re doing shows. me fighting back the tears. Kendrick has shown Shawn: That’s disgusting. you talking insanity and I’m told me my butt stunk and it Marlon: We rock out. We a great range of acting, portraying different char- She ain’t talking about giving like real s---? was unnecessary. just finished a huge project: acter roles in her last few films, such as “Scott yesterday, dude. Uh, okay, Marlon: I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I Shawn: What is this? And rocking FIU. Pilgrim vs the World” and “Up in the Air.” This movie is no different, as Kendrick plays an awkward character who is always trying to reassure herself that she is doing everything Benefactors meet with First Gen students right, even if it feels uncomfortable to the people around her. Some of the movie’s biggest laughs FIRST GEN, page 1 give lessons on personal story of Neida Ortiz, a First was mainly put together so he was to see so many come from the quirkiness that Kendricks shows financing to middle school Gen student who gradu- community leaders could members of the commu- on screen. Holding the event at students so they will be ated in Fall 2010. help fund the scholarship, nity present to donate to Although the movie has a dark premise, the classic Biltmore Hotel knowledgeable before they Ortiz told her story of a student decided to break the cause. Rogen is not afraid to bring his brash comedy added to the positive aura enter into adulthood. being raised in the tough the barrier and also donate Even though Rosen- style just to kill the moments of depression. Jokes coming from Miami’s The formal mood environment of Bronx, to the cause. berg is busy fighting for about genitals, marijuana and women are right in community leaders and of the meet-and-greet N.Y. where she was not Ciprian Mejia, president more financial benefits for Rogen’s wheelhouse; in this movie, they are not students of the Univer- instantly changed when DJ given many opportunities. of Phi Beta Sigma Frater- students, he thought it was overused and are very much welcomed. sity. Leaders from compa- Irie, the official DJ of the Her father, who worked nity Inc., donated $1,000 important to support the At one moment, when Adam’s girlfriend nies such as State Farm Miami Heat and a Univer- at the World Trade Center, on behalf of the fraternity. event. Rachael comes home late from an art exhibit, and C-Come Group Inc. sity alum, took the stage. lost his job after 9/11. The DJ Irie was so moved by “Every student counts Kyle shows up to out Rachael and her not-so- mingled with First Gen As the MC he welcomed First Gen Scholarship gave Mejia’s gesture he decided and my goal is to find innocent plans. Rogen’s part is played so well students before the event other alumni, students and her the support she needed to match Meija’s donation. a way to help students that his friendship with Adam feels genuine and began to offer them intern- community leaders. His to buy meals, books and After the event, Meija accomplish their dreams,” real. ships, and sometimes even energy got the event off to allowed her to focus on shared that giving to the Rosenberg said. In some ways, “50/50” feels like an amalgam an employment opportu- a great start and announced education instead of finan- First Gen scholarship In the future he plans of a romantic movie, a drama and a bromance nity with their company. the first donation: 1st cial burdens. was not the only way his on making similar oppor- comedy. I felt attached to Adam to the point Companies like State United Bank gave 10,000 “First Gen was a fraternity wanted to help tunities available to that I found myself cheering for him to beat the Farm have shown interest dollars. blessing for me,” said improve the community. students by continuing the disease. in helping the Universi- By the end of the break- Ortiz. “I could focus on His three point plan for Worlds Ahead experience, The relationship and attraction that develops ty’s students and students fast, it was announced that school instead of having to improving the community having the best faculty and between Adam and Katherine was conflicting within the Miami-Dade the fundraiser had raised work extra hours.” includes: improving educa- offering leadership oppor- and complicated, yet pleasing to watch. The public school system by 250,000 dollars with the The business admin- tion, promoting athletics tunities to help students humor is dark but feels natural in the setting that donating money. state of Florida’s match. istration and marketing and increasing knowledge realize their full potential. the movie takes place in. “50/50” is not easy to State Farm Insurance The event continued major aspires to create about the fine arts. “Every student counts watch because of the subject it deals with and the created the State Farm with touching testimonials a clothing line based on University President and my goal is to find sensitivity that come with cancer. With that being lab in Tamiami to give from community leaders biblical principles called Mark Rosenberg showed a way to help students said, not many movies can get away with poking students from the College and alumni. Perhaps the modesty. his support at the event by accomplish their dreams,” fun at cancer. “50/50” does it with class and in a of Business a chance to most touching was the Although the event speaking about how proud Rosenberg said. refreshing style. HOMECOMING week Friday, sept. 30 saturday, oct. 1 Sunday, oct. 2 Homecoming Lip Sync/ FIU Men’s Soccer vs. Talent Show Kentucky WHEN: 7-10 p.m. FIU Men’s Soccer takes on HOW MUCH: Student tickets are Kentucky during Homecoming weekend. available in Campus Life MMC (GC WHEN: 12-2 p.m. 2240) and Campus Life BBC (WUC WHERE: FIU Soccer Stadium 141). One ticket per person/per FIU One Card. Advance general admission tickets are available at FIU Women’s Soccer vs. online hc.fiu.edu South Alabama WHERE: MMC between Blue & The FIU Panthers host the Gold Garage South Alabama Jaguars. WHEN: 2-4 p.m. FIU Volleyball vs. WKU WHERE: FIU Soccer Stadium The FIU volleyball team will Homecoming game: FIU Football vs. Duke host Sun Belt Conference oppo- nent WKU on Friday, Sept. 30, The Panthers host the Duke Blue Devils. at the U.S. Century Bank Arena WHEN: 7-10 p.m. FIU Volleyball vs. on the Modesto A. Maidique WHERE: MMC FIU Football Stadium Middle Tennessee Campus. First serve is set for The FIU volleyball team will host Sun Belt Conference opponent 6:30 p.m. Homecoming Parade WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Middle Tennessee. Join the FIU Family for our annual Homecoming Parade and watch our WHEN: 12-3 p.m. WHERE: U.S. Century Bank student organizations’ float, faculty/staff spirit brigades, Cheerleaders, Arena Dazzlers, Band and other community participants! WHERE: U.S. Century Bank Arena WHEN: 3-4 p.m. FIU Women’s Soccer Student WHERE: MMC Campus Drive vs. Troy Government Alumni Write to The FIU Women’s Soccer team Reunion Homecoming Tailgate Do you Have Panther host the Troy Trojans. WHEN: 7-8 p.m. WHEN: 3-5 p.m. Pride? [email protected] to WHEN: 7:30-9:30 p.m. WHERE: MARC Pavilion and Lobby WHERE: MMC Lot 6 at FIU WHEN: 4-6 p.m. WHERE: FIU Soccer Stadium Stadium WHERE: Student Lounge have your event featured! Contact Us Neda Ghomeshi Opinion Editor [email protected] OPINION Friday, September 30, 2011 www.fiusm.com The Beacon - 10

Student Government Council commentary Appointment procedure lacks professionalism

Alex Sorondo repeatedly been the case with I am tempted to think that, could have then debated or even challenge and drill the one before Contributing Writer recent elections, there was one on top of being enamored by his just been aware of. The student us, but to not challenge him, to candidate. He got the job. military status and thus being veterans may not have shown up, let his potential shortcomings Professionalism is, for most While he spoke clearly to reluctant to risk offending him but the direct effort should none- slip by and then impose them on people, a mask fastened or introduce himself as a veteran with probing questions, a large theless have been made. those over whom he will soon shed at the whim of the wearer. and then address one or two have power. For most, the mask is a heavy issues, his speech and answers However, I say this not to one and does not fit quite in the subsequent Q&A were doubt the aptitude of the new right. It imposes formality and hindered by nervousness, a clear Student veterans should have been coordinator, but rather to point restraint, ties up their tongue bit of stage fright. out what seems to me one of with the search for polysyllabic This does not necessarily offer personally invited to the meeting. the exceptional characteristics or mature-sounding words; it testament to how he will perform we should henceforth look for aims to project a persona that in his newly-appointed role, but in appointing leaders, one of is not always natural: mannerly, while his military service and factor of his pretty much unques- It is not addressed with great the most important qualities of verbose, unfazed by the allure of student status afford him the tioned election probably had volume or frequency, but we have any authority: the willingness eminence or fame. The fit gener- necessary credentials for the job, to do with the fact that veteran all heard about the neglect and to defy the semantic conven- ally gets better with age, though. the fact remains that he presented affairs are of no pressing concern mistreatment of veterans, partic- tions and rhetorical demands of a It is clear that the members of himself in a dim light, providing to anybody in SGA. ularly by bureaucracies. Thus, hypersensitive culture from time the Student Government Associ- little information about himself Whether or not he does well, it is understandable that young, to time, to embrace the reality ation are aiming for profession- and few compelling arguments the consequences of his appoint- impressionable members of a that somebody somewhere will alism, which is terrific, and they as to why he fit the role. ment will be endured by veterans small bureaucratic entity should be disappointed in the choices pull it off admirably from time to And yet, not only was he alone, a quiet campus minority of shy away from the prospect of they make for the best interests time. One can tell, however, that asked nothing of even remote which SGA bears no members. offending or inconveniencing a of those whom they lead and to the mask is more constricting for substance during the Q&A, but Student veterans should have veteran. Understandable, but not make the choice regardless of some than for others. a motion was passed to forego been personally invited to the necessarily acceptable, particu- who takes petty offense. The Sept. 26 meeting saw the debate and move directly to a meeting, if not to vote then at larly in this case. Do what what needs to be appointment of a new Veteran vote, which he won by unani- least to ask questions, to shine The greatest disservice to done, in other words. It would Affairs Coordinator. As has mous decision. light on the issues senators veterans here would not be to make for one hell of a mask. Lyric censorship unwarranted, unfair Verbatim “I have often tried to Junette Reyes violence described in most rap songs that, unfor- rapper, is a current artist that uses references tell the story of a place Contributing Writer tunately, appear to have been accepted by a large to both the V-Tech and Columbine shootings through people there.” community, especially those that extol gangsters in his song “Yonkers” and was still awarded as It is absolutely ridiculous and unbelievably and their lifestyle. Best New Artist at the 2011 MTV Video Music - Nicholas D. Kristof, unfair to censor any form of art. There is no point Awards. He received criticism for “Yonkers,” but columnist in repressing something that is meant to insult it goes to show that one is still more accepted than some and intrigue others. Unfortunately, censor- the other, be it by music taste or any other matter, ship is still very much a part of today’s society. since both artists were nominated under the same “But as the arms-control Because it is still present, it should be practiced category. scholar Thomas Schelling more reasonably, since we have actually come to There is no point in Discrimination is even more prevalent in this once noted, two things the absurd situation where a seemingly harmless case, since it appears Tyler was not critiqued on his repressing something are very expensive song is considered to have matched or exceeded lyrics referring to the shootings until he tweeted a in international life: the violence of most rap songs simply through the meant to insult some sort of appraisal towards the Columbine shooters choice of censoring the latter for its profanity and stating they “…were prolly cool as f***…” promises when they the former for the imagery of the use of guns on and intrigue others. One artist shouldn’t take the heat more so than succeed and threats when innocent people, which is very much present in the other, which makes it unfairly judgmental to they fail.” both. perceive one song as the black sheep of music It is quite difficult not to admit that listening while the other artist receives approval, although - Fareed Zakaria, to “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People is a they both deal with similar references. host, CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS disturbing experience after noticing the eerie lyrics Were it the case that censorship never existed, and the unnerving scene they depict. I will be the neither artist would have to take the heat for their first to confess, especially after repeatedly hearing I am not going so far as saying rap songs have controversial art, but until something can be done “It occurred to me that I lyrics such as “All the other kids with the pumped never received criticism and protest, however, about the dominating influence of censorship have spent almost every up kicks, you’d better run, better run, outrun my I still find it discriminating that “gangster” rap in today’s society, we should at least acknowl- working day of the past gun.” But, the few lyrics that mention gun use songs containing both violent scenes and profanity edge how nonsensical it is to condone a song and the possibility that they refer to the Westroads are mainly censored for their profanity while that displays an even more graphic scene and yet ten years living in a Mall shooting in Omaha, Nebraska is not enough “Pumped Up Kicks,” which completely lacks completely disapprove of one that barely reaches state of repressed fear.” evidence to rationalize the song’s censorship on any crude language, is only edited for presenting the intensity of the other song. media such as radio stations and MTV. a scene that possibly refers to the Westroads Mall Not only acknowledge it, but treat them - Christiane Amanpour, I consider it hypocritical for radio editors shooting. equally in the sense of censoring both or neither. journalist to censor a song that does not nearly reach the Tyler the Creator, although not a “gangster” My vote goes for censoring neither.

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As students filter out in the late afternoons on Biscayne Bay Campus, there will usually be a still silence present in the air. Passing by the Wolfe Univer- sity Center ballrooms on Sept. 27, however, the string instruments of a mariachi band could be heard through the corridors of WUC. Students received a taste of a Mexican fiesta with the Student Orga- nization Council’s annual Mixer. The event was held from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the WUC ballrooms with this year’s theme of a Mexican Fiesta. The event is designed for clubs on campus to network with each other and gain students’ interest and to familiarize them with the clubs and Photos By Andres Bedoya/The Beacon organizations and their goals. Students gathered around the [Top] Mariachis perform for club members and guests during outside of the ballroom 30 minutes SOC’s Fiesta. [Right] Itzel Egudin sees how low she can go during before. Among these students the fiestas limbo competition. were two seniors, Delano Muthra, economics major, and Vivian Braun, different cultures and customs,” major and vice president of SOC, included the Muslim Student Asso- Different activities included a biology major. Previously involved Braun said. asked students if they would like to ciation, Millimeters to Megapixels, limbo with the students’ loud yells of in clubs, they hoped that the event The event is not only designed as donate for the All-Nighter for the Impact, and Intervarsity Christian “ole!” and “fiesta!” would introduce them to something a recruitment opportunity but also Poor fundraising event. Fellowship. “I know how it feels to be a part new. Others were part of Student serves students who are interested in A Mariachi band, El Mariachis, Students from the Science Club, of something for the school, so I am Programming Council and Stonewall creating their own club. from Penn House provided entertain- the International Scholars Club and here to support my fellow students Pride Alliance. Around 3:40, students were set in ment for those in attendance. the Graduate Student Association and my organization,” said Yuyang “I want something internation- line to sign in and Michael Aquino, Clubs present with information were there to mingle with the other Hou sophomore Accounting Major ally oriented. I like learning about sophomore Business Administration boards promoting their organization clubs as well. and SPC Comedy Director. Career Fair to connect students with employers

Deborah Souverain Career Services is holding a series of workshops situation. I’m hoping things start getting better workforce two years prior, according to a study Asst. News Director during their Mega Career Week, which began on before I graduate,” said Maselli. released by the John J. Heldrich Center for Sept. 28. The government recently reported no job Workforce Development at Rutgers University. With the nation’s unemployment rate The workshops includes resume writing, growth during the month of August, and Florida The work force is beginning to resemble hovering at 10 percent and a job market interviewing skills and a “How To Prepare For alone has an unemployment rate of 10.7 percent, what some might refer to as a battlefield where providing bleak opportunities for recent gradu- Career Fair” session, where students will be higher than the national rate, a fact that scares only the strong survive, and landing an interview ates, FIU’s Career Fair is becoming an increas- taught the do’s and don’ts of attending a job Maselli. can often be a great feat in itself; however, for ingly essential resource for graduating students. fair. “I am very worried about what is going to Clayton, it’s as simple as just being prepared. In efforts to better the prospects of landing a “Many students come to career fairs and ask happen after I graduate. You used to be able to “We want students to come prepared, the job relative to a student’s area of study, the Career ‘what do I do?’ ‘What do I wear?’ so we ask them graduate and have some sort of job guarantee but first impression is a lasting impression.” Services office on the Biscayne Bay Campus is to come in to the workshops,” said Clayton. now, the market is in the process of changing, hosting its annual Career Fair on Oct. 5. Career Services also plans to hold mock leading to an awkward moment for us graduates Over two-dozen companies from around interviews on Sept. 29 lead by a recruiter to give since we don’t know what we are graduating Career fair Miami have registered for the five-hour event, students an opportunity to get real-life feedback to,” said Maselli. “It’s pretty frightening.” ranging in areas from hospitality, education and from an employer. According to a report in The New York Times, • Time: 11 a.m. health. For many, this career fair couldn’t have come not only have employment rates for recent grad- “We looked at the various majors offered [at at a better time. Giovanni Maselli a journalism uates plummeted in the last two years but starting • When: Oct. 5 BBC], and we looked at employers that would major who is graduating this fall and currently salaries have also taken a hit. • Where: WUC Ballrooms correlate to the majors we offer,” said the Asso- holds an internship with CBS4 News, hopes to Students graduating from four-year univer- • Professional Attire Required ciate Director of BBC Career Services, Harold walk away from the job fair with at least one sities entering the job field in 2009 and 2010 Clayton. potential interview. received a median starting salary of $27,000, In hopes of preparing students for the event, “Its nerve-recking graduating into this weird down from $30,000 for those who entered the

Associated Press Obama: immigration reform can not be done alone

Julie Pace just change the laws unilaterally is crats in supporting legislation that ship coming from the Republican While Obama has made little Associated Press just not true,” Obama said during a would address the flow of foreigners Party.” progress on comprehensive immi- White House roundtable targeting into the U.S. and deal with illegal A strong majority of Hispanics gration legislation, he has pushed Facing weakening support Hispanic voters, a key constitu- immigrants already in the U.S. supported Obama’s election in 2008. Congress to pass the Dream Act, among Hispanics, President Barack ency for the president’s re-election “Only a few years ago, you had But his support among Hispanics which would provide a route to Obama expressed deep frustration campaign. some Republicans who recognized has declined, as it has in the broader legal status for college students and Wednesday over what he called an The president said comprehen- that we needed to fix our immigra- population. A recent Gallup survey service members brought to the inaccurate and damaging perception sive immigration reform continues tion system,” Obama said, noting found 48 percent of Hispanic voters country as children. The bill passed that he can fix the nation’s flawed to be a “top priority” for his adminis- that his predecessor, George W. approving of Obama’s job perfor- the House last year when it was immigration system on his own. tration. But he blamed Republicans Bush, was among them. “Right now mance, compared with 60 percent in “This notion that somehow I can in Congress for failing to join Demo- you do not have that kind of leader- January. IMMIGRATION, page 11