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This work is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections and University Archives at FIU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Beacon by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 26, Issue 11 fiusm.com Friday, September 5, 2014 109 Tower opens across the street for the University

CAMILA FERNANDEZ The complex was if one person decides space on-campus. Asst. News Director designed, according to to leave, the others can “There was no camila.fernandez@ Williams, to add value to continue to live in the on-campus housing,” said fiusm.com student education while same bedroom apartment. Spriggs, which limited still providing a home The tower will have her options. This fall semester, element. community assistants According to the the private off-campus The current 12-month that act like University University’s 2010- apartment and condo lease term runs from resident assistants. 2020 Campus Master building 109 Tower has August 21 to July 31, Dasia Spriggs, a Plan’s draft, a major finally opened its doors— 2015, with rental rates sophomore biology issue is overcrowding at but only to the FIU ranging from $785 for a major, said she is happy the Modesto Maidique community. four bedroom and four with her decision to live Campus— which is Tailor-made to fit bathroom apartment to in the complex, since she why the University is the needs and likings of $890 for a two bedroom had a positive experience interested in off-campus University students, the and two bathroom living in another EdR private partnerships high-rise urban tower is apartment. building out-of-state. to provide housing for owned and managed by With a monthly $30 “I have experience incoming students. the Education Realty Trust cap per person, all rates with [EdR] elsewhere In a previous interview Inc., not the University. include water, sewer, at the University of with student media, Jim Standing just across the trash, utilities, digital Cincinnati in University Wassenaar, director of street from the Modesto cable, and high-speed Park Apartments,” she Facilities Planning and Maidique Campus internet. said. “The staff is just Operations, said that entrance on 109 Ave. and The apartments are superb.” off-campus housing built Southwest 8 St., residents also fully furnished However, living at by private developers will of the tower pay to enjoy including a 42-inch flat- the tower comes out a continue to increase. modern-day luxuries screen TV, full-sized bit pricier than living in “We’ve been such as a fitness facility, Tempur-Pedic mattresses, one of the on-campus supportive of private a movie theater, a pool, washer and dryer and a residences. partnerships because we 24-hour study rooms, free stainless steel kitchen. Parkview Hall’s rate, believe the Sweetwater Wi-Fi and cable. Pets are not allowed. for example, is $3,900 community should “I think the beauty Students have the per semester for a fully embrace the University as about the 109 Tower is option to join the furnished four bedroom a full partner,” Wassenaar how we’re really adding roommate matching apartment with two said to the student housing service that bring together shared bathrooms. Another issue for here at FIU,” said Davica residents according to For some students, the the tower’s residents is Williams, 109 Tower’s lifestyle preferences. Clinton Waljker/The Beacon decision to move in across parking limitations. leasing and marketing Each person must pay The 109 Towers, located on SW 8th St. and SW 109th Ave., the street was mostly due There are only 20-25 manager. their own lease so that opened this semester to FIU students at 99 percent capacity. to the lack of residential SEE TOWER, PAGE 2 University faculty senate VP of Engagement leaves discusses The Miami FIU to become provost

NICOLE MONTERO an even more important responsibility in that Herald access controversy Staff Writer the nation is going to be looking at us to see [email protected] what we’re doing to get minorities interested CAMILA FERNANDEZ The University claims Thus, the game was not in successfully completing STEM careers,” Asst. News Director that the beat report, David covered properly, she said. In a society where women and minorities Becerra-Fernandez said. [email protected] Neal, who had covered FIU According a letter to are underrepresented in the fields of science and Now she is saying goodbye to FIU to for about three years, had the editor Gonzalez-Levy technology, one of the University’s STEM role continue rising as an academic leader as the Members of the University been interviewing its athletes wrote to the Miami Herald, models, Irma Becerra-Fernandez, has worked to new Provost and Chief Academic Officer at St. community received an without consulting media the University had brought make a difference. Thomas University, starting Oct. 1. explanation about the recent relations, Gonzalez-Levy up concerns about Neal’s “It’s hard to believe that, when I went to As a female engineer, Becerra-Fernandez has conflict with The Miami said. “antagonistic interactions” school, there were more women in these fields frequently given talks about women in STEM Herald over media access at The Miami Herald with athletes, coaches and fields – particularly in computer science. In the Faculty Senate meeting. reported that their Managing staff. recent years, she has observed that the percentage After the University Editor Rick Hirsch sent Gonzalez-Levy said of women in computer science and information decided to deny media an email to FIU’s Athletic disrespectful coverage technology fields has declined. credentials to the beat reporter Director Pete Garcia, of athletes had happened I want to send a message of “This is a really alarming issue because we last week, the newspaper took asking for evidence of numerous times, and that encouragement to all our students. have observed that whenever you have diversity a stand and did not cover the unprofessional treatment. Neal had an attitude. Everybody can do it. in a field, the field is strengthened,” she said. Saturday football game. Garcia did not respond. Although he was not You can be successful. As prior Vice Provost of Academic Senior vice president of After the ban on Neal, the credentialed, the reporter Affairs, Becerra-Fernandez was involved in Irma Becerra-Fernandez External Relations Sandra newspaper decided to call was allowed access the FIU interventions to help students succeed in STEM Vice President Gonzalez-Levy attended the out the University for their Stadium as a member of the fields. She lead a task force that looked at how Office of Engagement Faculty Senate meeting on decision in an article and public, she said. to improve the success rate of students taking Tuesday, Sept. 2 to explain did not cover the University Later that Tuesday, after college algebra. the University’s reasons for football season opening the meeting ended, the “We observed that the passing rate was about banning the reporter. game, even though other Miami Herald reported that than there are now,” she said. 30 percent, so two of every three students would It is a rule by the athletics Miami Herald reporters the University had decided She was the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in fail the class,” she said. department for media to received credentials. to credential Neal for the engineering at the University and rose to become According to Becerra, the findings of the task consult its the office of Media “It is unfortunate because remainder of the season. the vice president of the Office of Engagement, force was to make an initiative to teach college Relations before athletes are the game and our student “The fact is, we never helping the University reach recognition for their algebra using a new pedagogical intervention, allowed to be interviewed, athletes, they really left want to go against the ink,” contributions to the community, according to a which involved the math lab – where students she said, and most colleges their heart out there on the Gonzalez-Levy said. “Who Sept. 2 memorandum from University President go every week and do an online component of and universities have this field on Saturday,” said controls the ink, right?” Mark Rosenberg. type of rule. Gonzalez-Levy. “FIU, as a minority-majority university, has SEE STEM, PAGE 2 2 The Beacon – Friday, September 5, 2014 NEWS fiusm.com NATION & WORLD Tower offers modern living BRIEFS Obama: Video of slain with uncomfortable parking journalist is authentic, U.S. TOWER, PAGE 1 said Vice President of Governmental Other Florida schools that have Relations Steve Sauls. nearby EdR residencies include the won’t be intimidated parking spots available in the building In the meantime, the CATS shuttle University of South Florida, University due to the grounds that were available stops in front of the tower 33 times a of Florida, University of Central U.S. intelligence officials have verified the for construction. day, and the Sweetwater trolley is also Florida, Florida State University and authenticity of a video showing the beheading Amer- This leaves students parking at PG-5 available for residents. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical ican journalist Steven Sotloff, President Obama said and crossing the street back and forth, Of the 542 rooms in 109 Tower, University. Wednesday as he declared the U.S. would “not be at least until the pedestrian bridge is Williams said that they are 99 percent FIU now joins the list, and is the intimidated” by the Islamic State militants’ acts of built. full. only institution in South Florida that “barbarism.” “I assure you that the planned Owning 67 collegiate buildings currently offers off-campus living for “Whatever these murderers think they’ll achieve signature FIU pedestrian bridge across across the country, according to the their students and faculty, Williams by killing innocent Americans like Steven, they have SW 8th St. connecting FIU with Daily Business Review, EdR paid said. already failed,” Obama said. “We will not forget, and the City of Sweetwater is on track,” $43.5 million for the site. our reach is long and justice will be served.” STEM role model to leave FIU CLASSIFIEDS STEM, PAGE 1 create programs to improve academics and rankings at at Miami Efficiency For Rent Northwestern Senior High School, which traditionally had been the class. ranked as a D and F school. Now, with the education initiative, the SW 191st St./97th Ave. 5 minutes from FIU. After the task force, Becerra and her team noted that the school earned its first A-ranking last December. Full bathroom, microwave, refrigerator, private intervention was a success – with an increased passing rate of over Due to the success in Miami Northwestern, Becerra and entrance and parking, cable/internet/utilities. 50 percent. her team started the Education Effect initiative in another high $675 a month. “Irma has been a leader, a friend and a mentor to many at FIU,” school – Booker T. Washington – with a focus on Astronomy and said Rosenberg in the memorandum. “I am grateful to her for the Engineering. Call 786-879-4004. role she has played in ensuring FIU’s place among the nation’s “Each of these Education Effect partnerships have a STEM- leading community engaged universities.” personalized focus capitalizing on the assets that the school Liana Apolis, a senior biology major, said that female mentors already has: Agroecology at Miami Northwestern and Astronomy Part-Time Secretary Wanted have helped her reach her potential in some fields where women and Engineering at Booker T. Washington,” Becerra said. tend to be a minority – science, technology, engineering and She believes that there is a greater need to prepare students for Part-time secretary wanted for a home office mathematics. the careers of the future — careers that incorporate science and in Coral Gables to work from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 “It is very inspiring and humbling to see women who are able technology — and that these partnerships are essential to getting p.m. for six days a week. Graduate Students to fight against the odds to get where they are today and succeed in more students interested in STEM careers. welcome. their careers,” said Apolis. “But it is true that there are very few.” “I want to send a message of encouragement to all our students,” As Vice President for Engagement, Becerra-Fernandez’s role she said. “Everybody can do it — you can be successful.” is to serve as a portal for the community and to put partnerships Apply to Ayfer (305-456-9353). together. An earlier version of this article was published on fiusm.com. Among the list of partnerships, Becerra-Fernandez helped CORRECTIONS

In Vol. 26, Issue 10, in the quotation under the story, “New furniture store brings options University experts highlight for housing students,” we noted that Alexis Calatayud is the director of University Housing; in fact, she is the president of SGAMMC. crisis of undocumented children The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Call our MMC office at 305-348-2709 or BBC BRYAN PALACIO A little 8-year-old boy said Gomez. “They don’t treated, then we failed as a at 305-919-4722. Asst. 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Contact Us Diego Saldaña-Rojas Opinion Director [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 3 fiusm.com Friday, September 5, 2014 Give mental illnesses the The ALS consideration they deserve Ice Bucket GISELLE BERMAN character’s schizophrenia confusion (personality disor- have found it a plausible cure Staff Writer weren’t used as a plot twist ders) or a grudge (post-trau- for his alcoholism or Parkin- Challenge [email protected] instead of a personality trait. matic stress) that you can son’s disease. There is one film in partic- ignore every so often. The National Institute of Unfortunately, this seems ular, based on an autobiog- Living with a mental Mental Health says that, as like old news, but here’s raphy, that I would recom- illness really ruins the life of 2012, 4.1 percent of Amer- is stupid something I’ve been thinking mend to those who want to of a person. If you aren’t icans over the age of 18 have about a lot lately: the death of understand what it’s like to lucky enough to find a medi- a mental illness. That’s 9.6 KRISISHA CONLY Robin Williams. live with a mental illness, cation that helps, the illness million adults! Contributing Writer I’m not going to take this namely clinical depres- tears away at intricate parts Why do we, as a society, [email protected] through the typical “He was want to shun these people’s a part of my childhood” route problems? How come only Now, before you get all in an uproar, as much as stress the impor- some of the people plagued there’s a difference between being against the tance of recognizing mental with a serious mental illness ice bucket challenge and being against the illness. are deemed in need of awareness of a foundation. I’m all for bringing I’m tired of the nega- It’s time we stop ignoring mental illnesses treatment? awareness and actually donating to a cause, but I’m against the whole action of throwing tive way the media portrays and put them on par with physical ones. It seems easy to ignore mental illness. I’m tired of these issues because they buckets of ice water over your head to just do the audiences that eat it up. aren’t immediately dying it. It’s not helping anyone. or complaining. However, I remember back in early May when this You know what I’m consider how much they’re Ice Bucket Challenge started a little buzz talking about — we’ve seen going through. If it’s enough amongst friends. The idea was to get the it in “Shutter Island,” Alfred to consider suicide or even people you nominate to donate $100 to a Hitchcock’s “Psycho,” “The sion. “Prozac Nation,” star- of your life. You live with it. a school shooting, shouldn’t specific fundraiser. If they accepted your Perks of Being a Wall- ring Christina Ricci, closely You wouldn’t know yourself something be done about it? challenge then they only had to donate $10, flower,” “Wilfred” and the follows the tantrums, suicidal without it. It’s time we stop ignoring but also dump a bucket of ice water over their UK Channel 4’s “Skins,” to ideation, self-harm, substance That’s why Robin Williams mental illness and put them heads. If they did not accept your challenge, name a few. Even “Girl, Inter- abuse, anxiety and regret that didn’t die from suicide — he on par with physical ones. then they had to donate the full $100 to that rupted” is taken as a glorifi- riddle the life of a sufferer. died from major depressive These lovely people need fundraiser. cation, although it is based This isn’t some glorified disorder. If it weren’t for the treatment just as much as the The challenge had to be done within 24 on a true story. “A Beautiful sadness (depression), social suicidal ideation coming from latter. hours after being nominated. The ice challenge Mind” would be great if the awkwardness (anxiety), that disorder, he would never buzz didn’t last too long. Earlier this August, Oprah Winfrey was challenged by Tyler Perry to do the Ice Bucket Challenge and after that in the world of stardom LETTER TO THE EDITOR: reality, with a basic knowledge of nutri- anyone teaching one-on-one nutri- the ice bucket challenge for ALS took off! NUTRITION STORE tion (which our courses HUN 2000 and tion therapy or counseling for specific Celebrities that did or didn’t accept challenges HUN 2201 provide) everyone can make health-related issues is in violation and still donated to the ALS Foundation. But, as

healthy choices at nearly all restaurants. will be prosecuted. usual, once all these celebrities started doing This editorial is in response to your Then, the article speaks of scholar- Any buyer of any product should this, everyone watching started doing it. June 25 article, “FIU to open nutrition ships, discounts and rewards from EXN note that supplement stores have a self- They forgot the whole point behind it— store in new parking garage.” Nutrition. serving interest in selling their prod- which was to donate to a foundation. My Since there is a nationally accredited This may end up enticing someone ucts— not about how healthy you end Facebook was filled with friends nominating and highly science-based Dietetics and away from otherwise healthy food up. other friends just to get them wet. A lot of Nutrition program on campus adminis- choices to leaning towards more supple- It takes a thorough nutrition history people were doing it just to gain popularity. tered by the Department of Dietetics and ments which are always more expensive and analysis by a registered dietitian I rarely heard people say, “If you don’t Nutrition, we would have liked to have than food. to know what nutrients are low or too accept this challenge, you have to donate! been consulted before EXN Nutrition or Only in the last two columns does the high in an individual and how nutri- You’ve got 24 hours.” Every once in a blue any such supplement establishment was article start mentioning athletes with the ents interact with each other, and then to moon, someone that’s very community- allowed to open a store on our campus. simplistic statement: “Student athletes counsel the client on it. oriented mentioned something about donating You begin the article addressing the will also gain possible advantage to We believe that the University is to a foundation. normal, average person who wants to stay EXN.” “playing with fire” in allowing this Another problem I had with the Ice Bucket in shape by exercising. This is the last For EXN to “sponsor athletes with for-profit supplement company to open Challenge was that we all know of the issues person who needs supplements because, supplements and sportswear” is waving its doors on campus. going on in Ferguson and Gaza. There are by extension of a fitness-leaning life- an overly enticing red flag in front of thousands of other foundations that need style, he/she most often watches what the athlete to take supplements instead Joan A. Marn MS, RDN, LDN donations. he/she eats. of eating a well-balanced diet of regular Director I wish that most of the celebrities would Current research is showing a move food. Didactic Program in Dietetics have brought awareness to other foundations away from popping pills and concen- Notice further down in the article or to current national and world wide issues trating on food with a well-balanced diet when it is stated “90 percent of [EXN] and by doing the Ice Bucket Challenge. and moderation in all aspects of eating. employees compete and take their prod- Celebrities know that they are looked at in Single (or worse: multiple) supple- ucts, so consumers won’t be receiving Tania Rivera, MS, RD, LDN the public eye constantly and we look to them ments most often have untoward nega- tips and information from someone Director to figure out what’s “in” or what’s next. I hope tive consequences because our bodies who does not know the product first- Coordinated Program in Dietetics these celebrities can take the world by storm evolved to handle food— not pills. hand.” This only says that they “know with another challenge and bring awareness to As the article moves to the inside page their products;” they do not know the several foundations and current issues. seven, the conversation shifts to sources health and family history of the person So please do not nominate me. I’m not of food on campus— not supplements. intending to buy their products. going to do it. I rather donate to whoever I The University does have many There is a nutrition licensure law please and dump a bucket of ice over my head healthy-option restaurants. But in in Florida (and most states), wherein whenever I please. Thank you.

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The Miami native disk jockey duo Good Times Ahead kicked off the start of their Good Times Ahead Tour at Grand Central on Sunday, Aug. 31. It was your standard electronic dance music/rave night in the city—neon strobe lights, “Kandi” masks, dance floor poppin’ and that one dude who pre-gamed a little too hard passed out in the corner. Yet, GTA lived up to their mantra of “Death to Genres” and mixed bass heavy trap and hip-hop, with Moombahton, Electro house, and even some 90’s rhythm and blues. The duo doesn’t believe in being classified in a single “genre” but rather focuses on good music. GTA’s members, JWLS aka Julio Mejia and Matt Toth were introduced to each other virtually, through a mutual friend on Facebook back in 2008. Since then, they’ve released festival anthems like “Booty Bounce” and “Turn It Up” through some of the biggest labels in electronic V

dance music: A-Trak’s Fool’s Gold, Calvin Harris’ Fly Eye incent Records, Diplo’s Mad Decent, Laidback Luke’s Mixmash R

Records and Tiesto’s Musical Freedom. i v es

The local DJs toured extensively over the past few / T he years. GTA has no plans of slowing down. After opening 87 B eacon shows on Rihanna’s Diamonds World Tour and playing at Philadelphia’s Made In America Festival; California’s The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Annual Festival; Electric An attendee (top) enjoys the music during Good Times Ahead’s Daisy Carnival in Las Vega; and our very own Ultra Music set. Miami natives GTA (bottom left) performed at Grand Central Festival, the duo can expect “good times ahead.” on Aug. 31. DJ duo Sluggers (bottom right) opened the show. Panthers to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Noche Latina on-campus GISELLE CANCIO Staff Writer [email protected]

National Hispanic Heritage Month is It’s the most anticipated event celebrated Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and the Student for me because it’s a great way Programming Council has already begun to put to incorporate so many different together their trademark event: Noche Latina. students at FIU. “It’s the most anticipated event for me because it’s a great way to incorporate so many Matt Atkins, different students at FIU,” Matt Atkins, junior Junior majoring in Psychology and director of SPC, Psychology said. “It usually turns into a big party with lots of food, dancing and other fun activities.” The Student Programming Council is an organization funded by the Student stations, each representing a different country. Government Association. They host different “It will be similar to Disney’s EPCOT, and events throughout the semester, including students will be able to do an activity at each Movie Fridays, holiday-themed pit events, country,” Atkins said. “The activity will include general pit events, concerts, comedy shows anything from tasting food from the culture, a and lectures. Events are always free and dance to learn or a novelty giveaway.” involve multiple giveaways. SPC hopes to improve this event from years Photo Courtesy of Student Programming Council Noche Latina will take place 6 p.m., past by making it a more interactive experience Wednesday, Sept. 24 in the Graham Center Above are Florida International University students celebrating diversity during last Ballrooms. The ballrooms will be set up as SEE NIGHT, PAGE 5 year’s Noche Latina celebration. fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Friday, September 5, 2014 5 Summertime of 2014 to note sexy vocals and explosive mix of trip hop and cians who does it all: vocals, guitar, piano, bass on top of them. During that time, Gibbs drew REBEKAH KEIDA dream pop beats will keep you coming back for guitar, harmonica, keyboard and synthesizer. away from drugs and street life. This Contributing Writer more. Listen to the single “Two Weeks” when All of this is present on the band’s third captures that transformation with sophisticated [email protected] thinking about the one you love. album, “Lost in the Dream,” released on the beats and heartfelt lyrics. label Secretly Canadian this past March. Turn on “Thuggin’” for a tune so catchy that Summer— although known for vacations, “The Golden Echo” by The album is heavily influenced by Gran- you can’t help but hit replay. summertime doesn’t mean that everyone is on duciel’s post-tour loneliness and musings. The holiday. This is especially true for the music Best known as the vocalist from ’s psychedelic guitar delay and western harmonica “Nikki Nack” by tUnE-yArDs scene. grammy winning song “Somebody That I Used are reminiscent of a lonely cowboy sitting in a Albums are being cranked out daily—it’s to Know,” New Zealand born Kimbra Lee saloon. The U.K.’s Merrill Garbus is the female nearly impossible to keep up. Thankfully, we Johnson, 24, is unpredictable—in a good way. Turn on “Lost in the Dream” while looking version of Darwin Deez mixed with the theatrics kept an eye out for some of the must-hear album Besides Gotye, Johnson has collaborated out the window during a summer road trip. of Empire of the Sun. Her vocals are raspy, but releases of summer 2014. Disco, dance, demure with indie rock singer Mark Foster of the band her delivery is captivating and unique. and delightful, there’s something for everyone. and disc jockey A-Trak. She “Piñata” by Freddie Gibbs and Madlib Bright colors and Jean-Michel Basqui- lists modern progressive metal bands as a source at-style symbols make tUnE-yArDs seem 80’s, “LP1” by FKA Twigs of inspiration. Looking for some fresh lyrics peppered atop but the second album “Nikki Nack” by the elec- Released this August, her new album, “The eclectic beats? Look no further than Madlib tro-world-pop group is anything but dated. The Erupting from relative obscurity in 2012, Golden Echo,” is electric, jazzy and soulful. If Invazion’s “Piñata.” This album is a collabora- single “Water Fountain” is party music with a Tahliah Debrett Barnett – better known as “FKA you are looking to rock out with your convertible tive effort between Indiana based rapper Freddie message. Twigs” – is a London based singer-songwriter. top down, the single to check out is “;” Gibbs and the California king of beats, Madlib. Garbus loves deviating from the norm and Originally a dancer, FKA Twigs self-released with its interesting synthesizer sounds, youth Three years in the making, this album is more made a point to do so by immersing herself in her first album on bandcamp and buzz quickly inspired lyrics and infectious beat, it is definitely than music. It’s a story. Polar opposites both “non-western musical tradition” in Haiti during generated around her YouTube music video a great summer anthem. physically and mentally, Madlib and Freddie her creative process. channel. Her first real studio album, titled “LP1” Kimbra is one to watch. Gibbs recorded this album separately. It is the Both uplifting and entertaining, tUne-yArDs and released on the Young Turks on result of two very different and independent indi- makes music that you can’t quite put your finger Aug. 6, was spotlighted by fellow musician Ellie “Lost in the Dream” by The War on viduals trusting the talent of one another. on, but you can’t help but move your body and Goulding on her British Broadcasting Corpora- Drugs Madlib spent hours upon hours of beats to mind to. tion radio show. Gibbs, and Gibbs had the freedom to choose FKA Twigs has the swag of M.I.A., but the Frontman Adam Granduciel, of the indie rock what sounds spoke to him. slow dreamlike melodies of The Weeknd. Her band The War on Drugs, is one of those musi- When inspired, he would write and rap lyrics

Noche A NIGHT OF SPOKEN WORD Latina to come for FIU students SEE NIGHT, PAGE 4 and representing all Hispanic countries, instead of the most publicized ones. Each country’s activity will relate to what the country is known for, in order to give the event an educational aspect. “The purpose of Noche Latina is to educate students about Hispanic Heritage month,” Atkins said. “This is one of our signature events of the Hispanic Heritage Series, and of course it also serves to give the students a fun outlet during a stressful semester.” SPC’s Hispanic Heritage Series outside of Noche Latina includes a Graham Center Pit event on Sept. 23, a movie on Sept. 26 and a comedy show on Oct. 1. “I can’t wait to attend the events SPC puts on this year,” Stephanie Castellano, sophomore biology major, said. “They always allow the students to create items – from bears to bulletin boards – and I always look forward to the next thing I can add to my room.” SPC has over 50 general members that help put on the events throughout the academic year. They continuously provide cultural, Vincent Rives/The Beacon educational, recreational and social programs aimed Black Student Union presents artists from The Strivers Row at the Graham Center Ballrooms Friday, Aug. 29. The event showcased various at building unity and pride performers demonstrating the art of spoken word poetry and music. Alyssa Harris (bottom right) of the Strivers Row perfrormed a spoken word among all students. piece, while panthers Noel Rose (bottom left) and Jefferson Joseph (top) play a song on the acoustc guitar and the bass respectively. Contact Us Jahrel Francis Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 6 fiusm.com Friday, September 5, 2014

SOCCER Panthers fall to Santa Clara Broncos 1-0 JAMES PROFETTO six on the season. second half. With chances like this – throughout the locker room. the game, Stojakovic mentioned they Staff Writer After chipping away at a Panther something Chestnutt has emphasized After playing three straight away played well as a unit, recognizing that [email protected] defense that held down the fort for in practices – there’s bound to be a games, from Aug. 24 to Aug. 31, FIU the defenders were just as aggressive so long, a late goal was eventually goal produced sooner rather than later. is 2-1 and is coming back to South as her. The No. 15-ranked Santa Clara conceded. It came off of a cross by It is far too premature to justify any Florida with a 2-2 overall record. Hidden beneath the historic day Broncos proved their worth Friday Santa Clara’s Kat McAuliffe from just of the standings in the C-USA, but if This win served as a much-needed was the fact that five Panthers had at night, handing the Panthers their outside the box that found its home at FIU needs any bit of motivation, it boost of confidence for the team and, least one shot on goal, seven as a team. second loss of the season. the feet of Huerta. will be found against University of the more specifically, for a certain redshirt Ashleigh Shim, senior forward, For 75 minutes, both teams were Unfortunately for Chestnutt and Pacific before coming home to Miami senior. had two shots on goal today, coming vacant in the scoring column, but his team, there needs to be a fair to begin their strong seven game Forward Chelsea Leiva had zero very close to scoring on an early first one side can only play defense for so amount of both offense and defense home stretch. goals this season before placing her half try inside the box. Leiva had two long. There were late-game heroics played on any given night. The three- cleats onto Knoles Field in California. shots on goal, alongside Montoya, in front of a crowd of 329 by Santa game road trip is a learning curve that NOTES: After 69 minutes, Leiva finally Talia McMurtrie and Sara Stewart Clara University’s senior forward each Panther can take with them once FIU’s starting XI: Stojakovic, Leiva, found the back of the net thanks to with one each. Sofia Huerta. She scored the eventual Conference USA play begins in late Volz, Egan, Shim, Montoya, Hernandez, a ball serviced in by redshirt junior Not even the six offside calls by game-winner at the last minute against September. McMurtrie, Weinhardt, Stewart and Rios. midfielder Scarlet Montoya, marking referee Matthew Buckman’s crew a Panther defense that looked impene- Panther forwards Chelsea Leiva Redshirt sophomore defender Shelby her second assist of the season. could stop the outpouring of offense trable all evening. and Ashleigh Shim were held quiet Bowden did not start Aug. 29 after starting With Leiva’s goal, she brought by FIU. The Panthers had a wonderful first for a majority of the game. the first two matches of the season. herself to a career 71 points, which Head Coach Thomas Chestnutt half. They seemingly controlled the Shim, who had two goals against Both California teams, Santa Clara is fifth all-time of any FIU women’s and his team trek east to Miami in lieu tempo and how they wanted to facil- University of North Florida, had no and Pacific, have no history with the soccer player. Leiva not only made of a match at home against a familiar itate their shot selections: four shots, activity on the stat sheet in the 57 Panthers. history, but she proved again what her opponent in Florida Gulf Coast three of which were on goal, no small minutes she saw the field. Leiva, leg can produce during crunch time University. task. who played a more considerable 74 Panthers declaw the Tigers, for her team. With Leiva’s confidence restored Midfielders Johanna Volz and minutes, had one shot that almost put beat Pacific 1-0 With that lone goal, she has 13 and the defense complimenting the Alyssa Robinson, an interesting early the Panthers on the board at the 69th career game winners. offense, the Panthers look to get to substitute by Head Coach Thomas minute on a breakaway opportunity. There were lights, cameras and a Although the results were different, 3-2 in the season. What better way to Chestnutt, both had three combined Ellen Crist – a sophomore forward/ whole lot of action for the Panthers the efficiency in the first half over the flaunt a winning record than on one’s shots, with one on goal from Robinson, midfielder, Robinson and Volz were this past weekend in California. past two games had been apparent. home field? through the first 32 minutes. the only other Panthers to attempt After coming off a 1-0 loss to No. Through 45 minutes, Panthers had Santa Clara was on their heels shots that night. 15 Santa Clara on Aug. 29, the Univer- four shots and three on goal against NOTES: early. There was pressure on the oppo- The second half just wasn’t kind to sity of the Pacific in Stockton was the Santa Clara and mirrored that ratio The starting XI for FIU: Stojå¥a- nent, but then came the second half. the Panthers, as they had only one shot next stop. Coming into the Aug. 31 against Pacific’s goalkeeper, Jacque- kovic, Leiva, Volz, Egan, Shim, Montoya, Keep in mind that the Broncos and no shots on goal for the last 45 match, both Panthers and the Pacific line Kane, on Sunday. Hernandez, McMurtrie, Weinhardt, were not exactly quiet in the first half, minutes. That isn’t due to inabilities Tigers were 1-2 on the season, looking The question after 45 minutes Stewart and Rios. eight shots to FIU’s four, and they to find opportunities near the net, that to reach .500 for the first time in 2014. is this: Can the offense consistently The seven shots on goal were the continued their loud shooting streak attests to Santa Clara’s defense. Some- Before coming home, Panthers had shoot and, eventually, score? second most for FIU through four games. from that point onward. times, as hard as it sounds, a team has some unfinished business to handle: The answer is yes. The Panthers made Pacific head Santa Clara struck early and often to give credit to a tougher defense. a win. FIU out-shot Pacific 4-2 in the first coach Keith Coleman scramble for a solu- after halftime ended, but Panther A bright spot to take away from Last season, the Panthers were half and acted as the aggressors in the tion all day. FIU’s five substitutes played goalkeeper Nevena Stojakovic held this loss is the increase in the amount 4-5 on the road, giving teams reason second half: 4 shots to Pacific’s 3. a total of 166 minutes compared to Pacif- her own for a considerable amount of set pieces the Panthers saw. In their to lick their lips in anticipation of Freshman goalkeeper Nevena ic’s 10 subs, who played a whopping total of time. She finished the night with previous match, FIU only saw one meeting the University. This season, Stojakovic kept her team in the thick of 256 minutes. That’s what happens when three saves, an impressive stat that corner kick. Against Santa Clara, there the tale of the tape has seemingly of things by producing two saves and you’re in the driver’s seat. continues to grow for the freshman: were five, with a whopping four in the started off on a note that can resonate her second shutout of the season. After FIU looks for third win against Florida Gulf Coast JAMES PROFETTO this point of the season. around the outside, look up, play [the ball] down, said Chestnutt. “And that starts Wednesday night Staff Writer Head Coach Thomas Chestnutt knows and everything will work out fine.” with Florida Gulf Coast.” [email protected] there’s still work to do. “We need to continue This is the first of seven straight games here The practice concluded with senior Johanna to get better. Every week we need to be better at home for FIU. Just how important is this home Volz leading the huddle and a cry of “beat Gulf The air was rich Tuesday morning with sharp than the next. Just because we had a good week stand? Coast on three”— sounds of a team ready to face passes, clean tackles and a no-nonsense attitude. doesn’t mean anything,” he said. “[The team’s] goal is to win seven in a row,” their adversary. Florida Gulf Coast University is in the cross- This past weekend in California taught the hairs of each Panther and, although the Eagles Panthers about themselves. Chestnutt recog- of FGCU have traditionally had success against nized that there are still aspects of his team’s play FIU (5-1 all-time), the script is ready to be that need to be improved upon, but realizes the rewritten. gleaming positives of this Panther squad. “What I learned [in California] is that we’re “In the main areas that we care about, we feel definitely capable of winning every game we did a good job — a solid job — for this time from here on out,” said redshirt junior Scarlet in the season,” said Chestnutt. Montoya. Not only has the offense found its way, but Montoya’s midfield presence is translating the defense is also a cohesive unit, standing tall into offensive output, which was displayed against teams like no. 15 Santa Clara. Arizona nicely against UNF on Aug. 24 with her six is the only team that has scored multiple goals shots. Shots seem to be coming from not only against the Panthers, meaning something has the Miami native, but also from redshirt senior changed in their defensive scheme. Chelsea Leiva. Leiva has 10 shots through the “I think [the defense] is way [more] orga- first four games of the season and one goal. nized,” said senior defender Marie Egan. FGCU is no stranger to barrages of shots, “We’re better equipped for balls through and though. Junior goalkeeper Brittany Brown has over-the-top.” 18 saves on the season, helping her team get to For the past couple of years, this FIU team a 2-1 record. has stuck to their game plan against FGCU The difference for Wednesday night’s match according to senior Caroline Hernandez, who is FIU is coming to play hot off a 1-0 victory has found her role on defense with a powerful against Pacific and the Eagles startled after a leg to clear any dangerous ball-in. James Profetto/The Beacon 1-0 loss at the hands of the University of South “We’ve just gotten unlucky,” said Hernandez. Florida. But, nothing is being taken for granted at “We’re gonna play how we usually do: get Assistant coach Kyle Schroeder talks to the women’s soccer team during scrimmage. fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Friday, September 5, 2014 7

VOLLEYBALL Women’s volleyball wins the season opener

COLUMNIST The FIU women’s volleyball team kicked but the Catamounts put up a good fight and were able overcome The third set had the exact opposite gameplay compared to the off the season last Friday, away at the Radisson the hot start of FIU to take the third set 25-20. FIU was able to two first sets. It was an extremely tight battle that had 15 ties and University of Central Florida Invitational on regain the edge they had in the previous sets to win the fourth one seven lead changes. Neither team had the opportunity to grab hold a very high note. They defeated the Western 29-27. This was not an easy task, to say the least, due to FIU’s of any strong lead in this set. What really hurt the Panthers was Carolina Catamounts 3-1. It was the team’s leading 23-18. their late attack errors which helped Northeastern University win first season opener win since 2011 and the first FIU coughed up the lead to let Western Carolina University tie that set 24-26. From that point on, FIU could not regain their edge time under Head Coach Rita Buck-Crockett. the game. From that point on it, was a back-and-forth game that and focus as they lost the fourth and fifth set 18-25 and 11-15. ALEJANDRO The offensive charge of the game was evened had 10 ties and four lead changes. The Panthers were able to close What seemed to be the problem in the last two sets was the AGUIRRE out as three players – junior Lucia Castro, the deal thanks to Lucia Castro’s kill to win the fourth and final set. defense couldn’t hold up and was not as sharp compared to the senior Martyna Gluchowicz and freshman The Panthers squared off again the same day against the North- first two sets. The Huskies outhit the Panthers .387 to .290 in the Lea Montavon – recorded double-doubles. eastern Huskies. Unlike the last match, the team could not breeze fourth set and .167 to .143 in the final set. The strong point for Castro finished the match with a career-high 22 kills. Junior its way through a victory. Instead, they suffered a tough match FIU in this match was ultimately the downfall which led to their Gloria Levorin added 10 kills while hitting a match best: 471 and and lost in five sets. This match was pound-for-pound as each first loss. had four blocks. One of the younger and rising talents, sophomore team gave each other its best. This does not mean the team played The volleyball team should not be worried about this loss Anabela Sataric, recorded a new career high 53 assists. badly; it just means that the playing field was very evened out but as they walked out with more positive factors to take into the The team was able to breeze through the first two sets with a of course somebody needs to have the “W” in the win column. remainder of the long season ahead of them as these games do not score of 25-20 and 25-15 with the help of the players mentioned The first two sets FIU played made it seem like this match affect their Conference USA record. It seems that this season has a above. The team set the tone early with a solid .316 hitting would not even reach five sets. They controlled the tempo from very bright future ahead as this once young team has now gained percentage. During the first set the offense seemed to be running start to finish. They ran through the Huskies in the two sets with an immense amount of experience and knowledge about the rest through Sataric who had 10 assists in that set. the scores of 25-18 and 25-16. Defense seemed to be the focal of the conference. The Catamounts didn’t seem to have an answer for Glucho- point to start the match as the Panthers held Northeastern to a Be on the lookout for the volleyball team to make a strong push wicz in the second set as she seemed to be all over the place with .069 hitting percentage in the first set and a .128 percentage in the to be a top team in the conference. The team has their first home eight of the team’s 21 kills in that set alone. second set. game September 17 against in-state rival Florida Atlantic Univer- Just like the previous two sets, the team opened up the third set Freshman Jennifer Ene seemed to be setting the pace on the sity — circle that on your calendar. with a strong start posting 16 kills compared to Western Carolina’s defensive side as she posted five blocks and respectively had a 14 kills. It seemed FIU would take this match three sets straight hitting clip of .333.

FOOTBALL Quarterback new to team, but wise to the game JORGE CORRALES young quarterback. Staff Writer McGough entered the game on the fifth drive [email protected] and led the Panthers to a field goal; their first three points of the game. Alex McGough arrived at FIU early this The coaches liked what they saw because summer. In just a few short months, he’s gone they left McGough in for the the next drive. He from a no-name freshman to the quarterback of once again led them to a field goal that put them the Panthers. within one point of Bethune-Cookman Univer- McGough attended Gaither High School in sity. After that, McGough led the offense for the Tampa. In his senior year, he passed for 1,258 remainder of the game. The Panthers lost to the yards and eight touchdowns. He is listed at Wildcats 14-12 after a botched field goal attempt 6-foot-3, but stands closer to 6-foot-4 or 6-foot-5. late in the fourth quarter. He received interest from schools like Wake “I didn’t expect to stay in as long as I did,” Forest University, Florida Atlantic University said McGough. “I hoped that if I put together and Colgate University; but ultimately chose to a good drive that they’d give me a chance, but take his talents to South Beach. I didn’t know. I was just going out there and “The coaching staff was the main thing that playing football.” made me decide to come here,” said McGough. McGough finished the evening 13 of 27 with “I love coach [Ron] Turner and the way he has 117 yards and one touchdown pass. He utilized the offense set up. I think it fits me to my abili- all the weapons at his disposal, completing ties. It just felt like home and I knew it from the passes to eight different receivers. Krono Lescano/The Beacon beginning. They told me I would have a chance Despite his youth, McGough played well Quarterback Alex McGough tries to stay alive in the pocket. McGough’s name [to compete for the starting quarterback spot]. enough to at least give the Panthers a chance to was called frequently in his first home game. They said it was up for grabs but never in my win down the stretch. His zero interceptions are wildest dreams did I ever think I was gonna start an indication of his poise in the pocket and good 14 of 22 starters from 2013. The Seahawks are The Panthers look to capitalize on this oppor- so soon.” decision making. coming off a decisive 21-3 victory at George- tunity to get their first win. Their next two games McGough came into camp as a long shot for After the game, Turner did not say who town University. The Georgetown Hoyas are not are against Pittsburgh (1-0) and Louisville (1-0), the starting job. Junior quarterback E.J. Hilliard would be starting the following week. known for their football program, but that does two tough ACC opponents. seemed like a lock, entering his second year in At practice on Tuesday, McGough took not take away from the impressive performance When asked about how he would prepare for coach Turner’s system. the bulk of the snaps with the first team. When by the Wagner defense. The Seahawks held the what could be his first collegiate start, McGough Even after an impressive showing at camp, asked whether he expected to be on the field for Hoyas to only 204 yards of offense. said he wouldn’t change much of his routine. McGough was named the backup quarterback the opening series on Saturday McGough said, The Hoyas were also 3-13 on third down “I’m gonna do the same thing I did last behind Hilliard. McGough was expected to see ‘Absolutely.” conversions. The Panthers also struggled on week,” said McGough. “Last week I prepared limited action in the first game as a backup. On Saturday, the Panthers take on the Wagner third down in their opening contest; converting like I was a starter. That’s what the coaches told “We said going into the game that we were College Seahawks (1-0). Saturday’s game 1-16 attempts against the Bethune-Cookman me. Now you know you’re gonna go in. I’m gonna put him in on the third or fourth series,” will be the first ever meeting between the two Wildcats. The Panthers will have to improve on just gonna be in the film study and get to know said Turner when asked about his plans for the schools. Wagner was 3-8 last season and returns that number if they hope beat Wagner. Wagner as much as I can.” FIU & UM agree to 2-game football series after brawl

PATRICK CHALVIRE but it may be a home game for FIU. The home Both schools previously discussed the the coming years.” Asst. Sports Director team would pay the visiting team $500,000. possible renewal to include more than just Video footage from the infamous game [email protected] The two schools have not played a football football. showed a Hurricanes player swinging his helmet game against each other since 2007, but is most “Pete [Garcia] and I have spoken about the at an FIU player and an injured FIU player swing It has been almost a decade since FIU last memorable for its 2006 brawl that broke out at possibility of playing in all sports, not only foot- his crutches toward UM players. played the University of Miami in athletics, but the Orange Bowl after a PAT by the Hurricanes ball,” said UM Athletic Director Blake James. “I Following the embarrassing brawl for the a recent agreement between the universities will in the third quarter. think it is good for both institutions, the commu- programs, 31 total players were suspended as bring back the interstate matchup. Once the sparring was over and players nity and — more importantly — student-athlete result: 18 from FIU and 13 from UM. According to the agreement, the first football returned to the sidelines, 13 players were rejected welfare as the travel schedules of both institu- The next year’s game went off without any game between the two schools will be in 2018 at and the fight made national headlines. The teams tions are challenging. I am confident that we will incidents, but saw the end of the series. Sun Life Stadium. The second matchup will be in faced each other a year later, but all ties had been finalize a date for football in the near future and The schools last played each other in baseball 2019. The location has not yet been determined, cut ever since. will see competitions among all of our teams in and volleyball in 2010. Contact Us Sofia Galiano BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Friday, September 5, 2014 A fiusm.com B University announces GET INVOLVED! Bottom: Students en- partnership with joyed free pizza at the Involve- ment and Vol- unteer Fair on Museum of Science Sept. 2, hosted by Campus Life and the Center REBECA PICCARDO BBC facility and the new downtown for Leadership News Director Miami location, scheduled to open 2016. and Service. [email protected] The museum intends to use the proposed two-story facility to care for A partnership between the University their animals as they rotate them between and a science museum is to bring a new exhibits. It will house large fish tanks and environmental building for the crowd at hold hawks, falcons, owls and vultures for Biscayne Bay Campus. their Falcon Batchelor Bird of Prey Center The University Board of Trustees there. approved a new partnership with the The Bird of Prey Center, Thomas said, Top: Erlandie Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of is where museum staff rehabilitate rare Belledent, a Science three months ago to build a new predatory birds that are ill or injured, and freshman crim- facility on campus. Here, animals will then release them back into the wild. inal justice ma- be cared for when not on display at the Michael Heithaus, executive director jor, checks out museum downtown. of the College of Arts and Sciences, said her butterfly face “FIU is a great partner for us,” said he thinks this will be a unique facility to painting at the museum President and CEO Gillian have at a college campus and will make Involvement and Thomas. BBC an exciting place for students. Volunteer Fair on The museum received a $5 million With access to “exotic animals that are Sept. 2. donation from the Batchelor Foundation rarely available on college campuses,” to build the on-campus center, the Batch- according to the contract, the Univer- Natalie Reyes/The Beacon elor Environmental Center at FIU. sity hopes to attract students interested in Operation and maintenance costs will preveterinary studies. be covered by the museum, while any The contract grants the museum four lab courses, for science and nonscience facility for 30 years, and may renew their academic programming will be financed parking spaces and museum staff can buy majors at the BBC facility. contract. by the University. an administrative decal from the Depart- Another possibility is to enroll 12 In the long term, the University intends The structure will take up 75,000 ment of Parking and Transportation. If the undergraduate students in an animal care to use this partnership to create new profes- square feet of the north side of campus, project site includes the construction of intern program. sional science master’s programs at the according to Provost Emeritus Douglas new parking spaces, these would be exclu- The University also plans for 20 under- School of Environment, Art and Society Wartzok. sive to the museum. graduate students to intern at the museum and a professional master’s in science The museum will consider FIU its The contract also outlines possible downtown, with half interacting with communication program in the School of primary academic partner, with the chance programs between the University and the museum visitors as science communica- Journalism and Mass Communication. of applying for joint research grants, museum at both locations. tion interns and the other half placed in “It’s an open canvas for collaboration,” offering internships to FIU students and One plan mentioned is the use of a other departments of the museum. Thomas said. “We are looking to have as coordinating classes for students at the 24-seat classroom for undergraduate The museum can use the on-campus many crossovers as we can.” Panthers to dash through obstacles for cash SOFIA GALIANO Mud, zombies and obsta- win some cash. running event as partners on flips, and even a water obstacle – BBC Managing Editor cles are making an appearance FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus Saturday, Oct. 4. The first wave all of which are optional. [email protected] at the University next month as Recreation and the Benjamin of runners starts at 8 a.m. “We put them there because a well as a chance for Panthers to Dash will host their first Christina Reddick, assis- lot of people like the challenge,” tant director of Student Affairs said Frank Samper, Benjamin and coordinator of the event, Dash operation manager. said people are excited about However, there will be several JOUSTING FOR HOMECOMING the event, particularly rec center color and zombie zones, charity faculty who have already formed warriors and water balloons some in teams. runners may not be able to escape. The Benjamin Dash held their Students not only win money first run at Amelia Earhart Park at the event, but they also save a year ago, with roughly 1,000 money when registering. attendees sprinting, hurdling and University students can scavenging for flags that were participate at a discounted price exchanged for cash after the when registering at: http://bit. course was completed. ly/1tu6Uya. This year the group decided All other participants can to bring the Benjamins to FIU, register on the Benjamin Dash not only to use the unique land- website and may use the promo scape of BBC, but also to give code “DASH4CASH” to receive students a chance to give back to a 10 percent discount. the community. The start and finish of the run Reddick said students have the will be behind the Biscayne Bay option of donating their winnings Aquatic Center, where an after to student clubs and organi- party with vendors, music and zations, although participants giveaways will take place. may also keep their earnings for Prospective participants can themselves. visit the Benjamin Dash site or The course will be about three contact Christina Reddick at Krono Lescano/The Beacon miles long and will have ten [email protected] for details Juan Gonzalez (left), a marine biology sophomore, and Alex David (right), a hospitality senior, obstacles, including 4-foot wall about packet pickup, volunteering battle in an inflatable pedestal joust during the 50 Days to Homecoming event. climbs, quarter pipes, traverse opportunities and more. walls, tilted walls, mud pits, tire