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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 aP nther Press (formerly 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. 25, Issue 20 fiusm.com Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Obamacare goes live GET IT WHILE IT’S FRESH with online marketplace CINDY OSORTO problem with that.” being implemented in the state.” Contributing Writer Citizens will be required to get “Banning navigator workers health care or otherwise pay a tax, from county health centers is just one President Barack Obama signed and the expansion of Medicaid way to halt health care expansion,” the Affordable Care Act on March has become a state option. While he said, alluding to Gov. Rick Scott. 23, 2010. Three years later, the the Democratic party has heavily While many Republicans, espe- controversy and confusion regarding supported the health care bill, cially in Florida, are waging war its implications continue. Republicans have heavily opposed against Obamacare, many people Forty-two percent of Americans it. However, many individuals’ have continue to be uninformed. are unaware of the current state of the mixed opinions for fear of effects the Students may become affected in bill, according to a poll conducted by bill may have that may not yet be their work environments. Students the Kaiser Family Foundation. apparent. working full-time may now be The bill is currently law, though In Florida, Republicans have required to purchase a health care not in its original form. The options taken a strong stand against plan. Both part-time and full-time for private health care managed Obamacare. In addition to the students may experience a cut in under the federal government are Medicaid and state exchange oppo- their hours due to shifts in their now available. Tuesday, Oct. 1, sition decision, outreach workers work. Many companies are in the Americans began exploring health known as navigators were recently process of assessing any required care coverage options. On Jan. 1, banned from local health depart- adjustments due to the bill. 2014, the bill will take full effect. ments. Some county local health An insurance plan flyer at As the issue stands, it will have departments, such as Broward the Wellness Center, covered by both positive and negative effects on county, have argued that their citi- the UnitedHealthcare insurance college students. zens would be losing valuable infor- company now states that students Elizabeth Foley, professor of law, mation if the ban continues. should be aware that coverage opposes the bill. “I’m not holding my breath on an plans may change in the upcoming Kieron Williams/The Beacon “If you think about what this organized, comprehensive outreach months. The flyer states that students means, it means that they can’t force the first few months after October,” are advised to seek more informa- Imeña Valdes, dietetics and nutrition major and president of us to buy broccoli [health care], but said Daniel Irigoyen, engineering tion on whether they are eligible the FIU Organic Farmers Market Consortium, awaits customers they can tax us if we don’t [buy junior major. “Florida leadership has eager to buy fresh produce and baked goods at the weekly health care],” said Foley. “I have a been staunchly against Obamacare SEE HEALTH, PAGE 2 farmer’s market, located by the red wall of the library. Panthermonium expects large numbers AILYS TOLEDO According to Cancio, performers are chosen according “We want to include everyone: students, alumni and faculty Staff Writer to an online poll through Facebook. Cancio said the polled and staff. We want to make sure people don’t forget what showed that hip-hop and electronic dance music were the Homecoming is all about. Everyone participating can really As the University’s annual Panthermonium quickly choices. showcase their blue and gold spirit, to Unleash the Spirit, approaches, the community gears up for this year’s concert “We went from there to see who was available and see which rather than tailoring it to one specific theme,” said Cancio. and performers. As part of Homecoming Week, the Panther- artists are willing to come to a college show. We bounced off “Even though I’m now a graduate student and part of the monium event expects to draw in big crowds. ideas and made sure we got lots of different inputs, and then FIU staff, I’m still interested in going and I like that the artists Last year’s Panthermonium concert drew almost 8 thousand we do a bidding process to see who can come and for what are for everyone, not just students,” said Alejandra Lugo, who attendees according to Giselle Cancio, director of the Home- price,” Cancio said. is pursuing her graduate studies in accounting. coming council. She said 3 thousand tickets have already been Homecoming receives a $500 thousand budget. About $250 This year, the Homecoming council has made it a goal to sold for this year’s concert and the council has given out 7 thousand goes to the concert and the performers and the rest improve on marketing tactics and promotions for the events. thousand. goes to the events for the rest of the week. Tickets for students According to Cancio, over a thousand Facebook and Insta- “We hope to remain at that, or go to capacity,” Cancio said. are free, and tickets for general admission cost $40 online. gram likes have been gained from last year. Using social media “I got my ticket as soon as I could,” said Doris Gonzalez, “In order to alleviate the cost of production, we have to and emails to keep people informed of events and new infor- sophomore biology major. “I had a lot of fun when I went last charge for floor seating,” Cancio said. “Depending on who mation is of utmost importance according to Cancio. year, so I’m definitely going again.” is here, we have to make accommodations for lighting and “It was one of our main goals to make sure everyone knows Sunday’s concert will include performances by DJ Zog, J. production and tracking the field.” what is going on, and also incorporating events at BBC. We Cole and Zedd. Homecoming and Panther pride is on the list of importance wanted to get attendance higher and make sure everyone “It’s awesome that FIU brings artists that I want to see in when planning Homecoming Week. According to Cancio, it knows when these events are happening,” Cancio said. concert. Even better is that I get to see them for free,” said is important to continue building strong FIU traditions for Andrea Gallipoli, senior psychology major. Homecoming Week. [email protected] Professionals join together for coffee, discussion

KIERON WILLIAMS included in this list every year with practical knowledge is Every meeting attracts profes- not a lot of students are coming,” Staff Writer from 2005 to 2011, while no other through the Miami Open Coffee sionals from different back- said Karyne Bury, marketing and Florida school has broken the top Club, an open forum held once grounds; last meeting’s mentors events manager at the Universi- The College of Business 15. every three weeks where entrepre- included Alex Fernandez of MBF ty’s Pino Global Entrepreneur- Administration is gaining a repu- “Our college of business neurs and business professionals Healthcare Partners, David LeVine ship Center. “We actually have tation: ranked among the top 5 doesn’t just focus on the study of go to mentor, consult, network of the LeVine Group and David more entrepreneurs and mentors percent worldwide, according business, but the practice of it,” and teach business to any student Gruberg of Greenberg Traurig. showing up than we do students.” to The Association to Advance said Vinesh Kanusing, a junior willing to come. All the components are there Miami Open Coffee Club is Collegiate Schools of Business marketing major. “In that way, it On Oct. 3, professionals will sit for a club to thrive, except for one a collaborative effort that brings International. fosters the growth of students with together in one area with valuable crucial thing: the students. together the business student and It is also ranked among the top world-class knowledge as well as information for anyone who visits “We’re gaining traction by the business professional, giving 10 “America’s Best Colleges,” practical experience.” them. working with our venture sponsors according to U.S. News & Busi- One of the newest ways the Students are encouraged to and using co-working spaces, but SEE COFFEE, PAGE 2 ness Report. The college has been business school provides students greet and meet over some coffee. we’re trying to gain more because 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, October 2, 2013 NEWS fiusm.com

WORLD NEWS Florida remains uncertain about Affordable Care Act Smash ‘n Grab: Big Looting During Kenya Mall Siege HEALTH, PAGE 1 U.S. Census Bureau’s Small Area Health Insurance Esti- THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT AFFORDABLE CARE ACT: Jewelry cases smashed. Mobile phones ripped for a “group health plan of a mates for 2011, Florida had from displays. Cash registers emptied. Laptops gone. parent’s employer or under one of the highest percent- • Florida is one of 27 states using a feder- Shop owners at Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, a parent’s individual health ages of uninsured people in ally run health insurance marketplace are returning to their stores following a devas- insurance policy, if [they] are the nation. tating terrorist attack to find much of their valuables under the age of 26.” At a little under 25 percent • Miami-Dade has nine insurers offering ransacked. One witness told The Associated Press Students interested in of the state’s population of 141 different plans that he even saw a soldier take cigarettes out of a pursuing graduate school may dead man’s pocket. Shop owners and managers spent people under 65, there is a now have one less financial large amount of uninsured • The online exchange is accessible at Monday carting merchandise and other valuables out worry in their mind. of their shops and restaurants. No one knows when Floridians in need of health healthcare.gov “I’m hoping to fall into the mall will open again. Second, valuables are being care information. removed so nothing more is stolen. the category of people that Jose Rivera, a junior inter- • Open enrollment period will run from will experience a minimal national studies major, has no Oct. 1 through March 31, 2014 effect from health care. I’m health insurance. Weapons Experts In Beirut currently covered under my Although he supports the • Those who wish to have coverage in parents’ health care and will bill in theory, he believes the place by Jan. 1 must enroll by Dec. 15 En Route To Syria likely find a future job that bill is not receiving enough provides me health care,” funding to be implemented. Inspectors entrusted with the enormous task students can search health- said Greg Wise, a junior law “I had a surgery on my to get myself checked out of overseeing the destruction of Syria’s chem- student. but I just can’t afford a $300 care.gov. ical weapons stockpiles began their mission right arm from five years ago Many students are not and one of my thumbs has X-ray,” Rivera said. Monday, flying to Lebanon en route to Syria, insured. According to the To find more information, [email protected] where their first priority will be to help the been dislocated. I would like country scrap its ability to manufacture such arms by a Nov. 1 deadline. Syria’s Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem, meanwhile, said the government refuses to sit down for talks Business professionals meet for with members of the main Western-backed opposition groups, putting a damper on U.S.-Russian efforts to hold a peace confer- ence with the two sides by mid-November. open forum, students welcome COFFEE, PAGE 1 specializes in start-ups and economic start-ups and brand development, development in Miami, has been tenure with the Walt Disney Company Italian Government Sees students a source for critical informa- confirmed as a mentor for this week’s and has successfully headed several Hope of Survival tion and providing the professional Open Coffee Club. ventures. with a potential intern or business Amat was not available for this Another mentor is Xavier Gonzalez, partner. report. the executive director of the Tech- The Italian government’s chances of “A lot of students want to become Amat’s company has grants from nology Foundation of the Americas, survival rose on Monday as some of former entrepreneurs, but don’t know how Miami Downtown Development a company whose mission is to estab- Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s longtime loyal- to start,” Bury said. “So we’re trying Authority, as well as Mayor Carlos lish Miami as a technology hub for the ists vowed they would not support his attempt to bring down the fragile coalition. Berlusconi to make sure our students know Gimenez, and is home to 35 compa- Americas to connect the world with demanded last weekend that the five ministers that the best way to learn is from nies and over 100 entrepreneurs. Latin in technology. from his political party quit Premier Enrico professionals.” Ricardo Weisz, another mentor “I’ve been meaning to talk to some- Letta’s government. He asked them to resign Many distinguished executives for this week’s meeting, is a versa- body about my idea for a business,” in a show of solidarity ahead of a Senate vote have been lined up to mentor these tile international marketing execu- said Kanusing. “I didn’t even know I to strip him of his seat because of his tax-fraud club meetings. tive with a strong relationship with the had an opportunity like this.” conviction. The ministers, some of them Susan Amat, the founder of Venture University. reluctantly, bowed to Berlusconi’s demand, Hive, an incubator company that He has extensive expertise in [email protected] plunging the country into political uncertainty.

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funded by student and services fees that are report to worry everyone,” saying about global warming better understanding of how and say the risks are just appropriated by Student Government. said Chris Field, a Carn- and how bad it will get. This much glaciers and ice sheets getting too high.” Contact Us Junette Reyes Opinion Director [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 3 fiusm.com Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Practice what you preach: tolerance Special events parking RAUL HERRERA language. The Oregon Bureau of Labor day norm of tolerance has been twisted Staff Writer and Industries investigated them for to mean “putting up with those within discrimination. Sweet Cakes was forced your comfort zone.” Instead of showing needs better notice One of the most popular tropes in to close its shop and operate from home “the willingness to accept beliefs that are Every student experiences the daunting storytelling is that of a character who after the media coverage of the incident. different from one’s own,” as the Merri- task of finding a parking spot on the Modesto does not fully practice what they preach. This is not a unique occurrence. am-Webster dictionary defines it, toler- Maidique Campus. You trek to campus early to This particular individual promotes an ance now means that one can safely snag a spot in one of the garages, only to make important cause and seems to be vehe- reject certain perspectives and demonize it to the top floor that is barricaded and reserved mently in favor of it. However, later in them without actually hearing what they for an event, “College Boards Parking.” the tale, he or she is revealed to only are about. Hope is not lost. The garages are a luxury apply the cause where it is convenient. Some groups that If this proposition sounds offensive, so you proceed to another parking lot. Only Sadly, as with many things in story- preach “tolerance” then those who adamantly preach toler- to hit another obstacle: “MPD Police Event telling, this reflects reality. Some ance while going against the very defi- Parking.” groups that preach tolerance end up end up doing the nition of the word may simply show Before you know it, you have spent half an doing the exact opposite in practice. exact opposite in honesty. In the event that your lenience hour searching for a spot and must resort to Case in point: in the state of Oregon, towards other viewpoints has exceptions, Tamiami Park. If that’s not frustrating enough, a bakery known as “Sweet Cakes” was practice. you should be open about it. you then find yourself late to class and running sued for refusing to serve a wedding Simply put, rather than screaming at a 5k across campus. cake for a lesbian wedding. The reason those who disagree and labeling them These events that take up both student and for which the bakers, Melissa and as hateful for daring to have a different faculty parking spots is inexplicably annoying, Aaron Klein, declined service is their perspective, why not look inwardly and especially when there is no notification given religious beliefs regarding marriage. analyze your approach to those on the to students or faculty that parking spots will be Now, had you listened only to activist According to a piece by NPR, similar other side of the aisle? This is a chal- unavailable. groups, you would think that the situa- events happened to several bakeries, a lenge that I offer to FIU, a university full It inconveniences us not only as students, tion involved two card-carrying West- florist shop and a photographer across of people with diverse backgrounds and but as those who pay the parking fee. Whether boro Baptist Church members shouting the country. The business owners in perspectives. students know it or not, we are assessed a insensitive expletives at an innocent and question were accused of discrimination Note that my writing here is not meant $90.55 parking fee in the fall and spring unsuspecting homosexual woman and simply because they wanted to practice to be derogatory or offensive. I am not semesters. her mother until they ran out of the store, their religion freely. attempting to take a side on important We want to recommend that these events wondering why America still supports If it’s discrimination for business public issues such as gay marriage in this find other places on campus to park instead of such homophobia. owners to model the guidelines of their piece, nor am I directly endorsing the forcing those who pay the parking fee to park In reality, nothing of the sort commerce on their religious beliefs, does Kleins themselves and their practices. out in Tamiami Park. It doesn’t make sense that happened. All the Kleins did was say this mean that I am within my right to go I am only pointing to a way to enhance people who don’t attend or teach a class are that they could not serve a wedding cake to a Muslim deli and demand that they and facilitate the clear and present public given the red carpet treatment, while the rest of for that particular ceremony. They never give me roast pork? Of course, I would debate, a way that ensures that all stand- us have to pay the toll, literally and figuratively. said that they reject the LGBT commu- never do such a thing, as it would be points are presented at the table. This past week, it happened twice. nity from buying their cakes. They just unkind. So why is there an exception in Practice what you preach or don’t And while we welcome these events and laid down an exception based on reli- the other situations? preach it at all. guests to our University, we ask that students gious causes. If the answer to the above ques- and faculty are not exiled to Tamiami Park Yet, they still received death threats tion is that the business owners were [email protected] and are, at the very least, given fair and timely filled with odious and venomous “acceptable targets,” then the modern notice. The University is definitely capable. Multiple memos are sent when parking is affected by football games. How to make college textbooks free This kind of communication is commended, and it only makes sense that the University ITZEL BASUALDO Actually, the writers aren’t the people Apart from the million and one authors would do this for its students and faculty who Contributing Writer who we should be pointing the fingers at. who collaborated on the books, there are are trying to make it to their classes on time. Well, we should keep some fingers also copyright issues that can only be Even a notice of “Get to FIU 15 minutes The average student can agree that pointed at them, and our professors, resolved with money. Then you have the earlier today because there will be an event on college is expensive “AF” (abso- printing costs and the inane bonus mate- campus. Allow the extra time to find parking.” lutely farcical) due to tuition, the fees rial (talk of access codes and digital media Because, let’s face it, we are in school to get you weren’t aware of, the other hidden components). our education. We deserve some kind of notice fees you learned of two weeks into The publishers conceive this new text- for the parking, that we pay for, so that we are the semester and, everyone’s favorite, book and hope that we, the ignorant youth, not late to the classes, that we pay for. college textbooks. New textbooks are a will succumb to their prices and purchase New textbooks are a luxury in the the new hardcover version that was just college realm and “book-thrifting” has luxury in the college released two weeks ago! wide boycott where all college students decide not become quite popular, as new books Nonetheless, ingenuity led us to to purchase new textbooks–minus that handful of become increasingly expensive, along realm. resolve the issue much more cheaply and overly enthusiastic students who’ll cry if they with nearly everything around us. here I am buying used, torn, dinner-dirty break the rule. This capitalist mentality, propa- textbooks. Like me, there are many others We then riot all major publishing compa- gated by businesses such as Barnes & that have also resorted and limited our nies, egg their offices, hold a breathtaking and Noble that sell college textbooks, has us options to the “used” section. awe-evoking protest in Washington, DC in which digging holes into our pockets. Because of this, alas, college textbooks millions of college rebels chant, “We’re not gonna The more fortunate ones just need for complying with the system, but we just keep on getting more expensive. take it!” endlessly. their parents’ credit card numbers to pay shouldn’t be blaming the publishers either. It’s a catch-22. With the used book The drama and tension escalates with the for the outrageously overpriced printed You see, while constructing this rant market on the rise, less college students passing of every minute – screaming, posters, assemblage. and attempting to gather evidence to are purchasing new textbooks, which is twerking, rioting, protests – that the publishers This begs the question: Who decided discredit – and lightly attack – all these leading publishers to put a higher price give up their battle against the youth. college textbooks should be so expen- huge publishers, I realized the evidence tag on their monstrous paper productions. Voila, college textbooks are free and history sive? Are these textbook writers million- was against me. What’s the solution to the ubiquitous was made. aires leeching off the blood and sweat put College textbooks are quite costly to college enigma? into each purchase of their books? make–more than you’d expect. It’s fairly simple: we conduct a nation- [email protected]

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ASHLEY GARNER invite me to her room to Staff Writer discuss thrift and what she thinks the differ- Since I began photo- ence is between and graphing students on style. campus that I felt expressed Q: How would you certain strengths in personal describe your relationship style that deserved to be with clothing? recognized I have found myself continuously photo- A: I feel like I am graphing some people over very expressive through and over again. clothing. In high school I I thought it was about began to feel uncomfort- time that I take the time to able wearing what I guess sit down with these students is considered to be ‘normal and get to know them and things’. I would never want their style a little better. to get caught wearing the Grace Frawley is a same thing as somebody 19-year-old sophomore that else. I met last semester after spotting her hanging outside Q: I notice that most of of the Frost Art Museum your clothing is vintage. with a wood carving of Why are you so drawn to Rick Ross around her neck. thrift clothing? Since then I have photo- graphed Grace wearing dog A: Because it’s cheap printed , sequined and I don’t feel bad if I , saddle , Cana- only wear it once and never dian tuxedos and hand- wear it again. Like if I buy made screen print shirts a for $1 and then end about Matt Damon being up never wearing it, I don’t illiterate (apparently it’s an feel that bad because it inside joke). was only $1 gone to waste. If I had to describe her Plus, of course you can style in one word I would always find unique pieces; Ashley Garner/The Beacon call it fearless. one man’s trash is another Grace Frawley doesn’t like to be seen in anything someone else could be wearing. She holds her head high man’s treasure. at the fact that she cannot since I started reading the Q: If it was the last day synthesize what has come be categorized into one Q: What is currently blog The Man Repeller. It on Earth and you could Q: What do you think out of fashion and create type of style because every inspiring your style lately? made me realize why can’t wear anything you wanted the difference is between their own identities through day is a new opportunity to I wear my sequin all what would it be? fashion and style? it. be all of them. A: What I’ve been trying the time instead of just at a Last week the statis- to do is remake clothes that fancy dinner party. A: The three wolf moon A: I think style comes [email protected] tics major took the time to I already have especially shirt and a smile. from fashion. People can Hey Geronimo’s ‘jumpy, happy-go-lucky’ EP COLUMNIST The five ping, smiling and slapping your while simultaneously reproducing viduals clapping, up and down for outdoor festivals filled with track self-ti- knee. Torture to some, a weekend an upbeat folk sound that is also high bass notes and the oh-so- happy indie kids. tled EP by to others. present in the song’s first few common “ooo, ooo, ooo” cooing It’ll surely make the uppity all Brisbane, A mix between The Beatles seconds. that has become a common sound the more uppity. Those who seek Australia and early surf rock sound is heard Track “Dreamboat Jack” in many indie rock albums. somberness and stimulating lyrics group Hey 40 seconds into “Why Don’t We employs synthesizers which The album throughout has a need to look elsewhere. Geronimo is Do Something.” The guitars cease only increase the already over- constant upbeat, moderate tempo The EP is best suited for fans of DIEGO SALDANA happy-go- and drums minimize to give way whelming indie pop sound. “I Got with repetitive drums and guitars. Vampire Weekend, Of Montreal, lucky and to filtered reverb vocals. The No Money” uses the same synths Its lyrics are simple and not too Foster the People and Best Coast. jumpy indie pop. Seeing them in acoustic guitar picks the song but has the added tell-tale indie thought provoking, which fits the concert is likely to have you clap- back up to its moderate tempo pop elements of a sample of indi- music well as it seems best suited [email protected] Maps’ “Vicissitude” lacks change, stagnant COLUMNIST “Vicissitude” in 2007, titled “We Can Create.” plays into this idea that the album I must admit that this dreamy, undoubtedly the most special song marks the third Despite the title, the current album doesn’t really build up to anything airy vibe is maintained quite well on “Vicissitude.” It doesn’t even have IN HER studio album for does not easily tie into this theme of all that much or take you some- throughout the album, but only a any complicated lyrics that try too James Chapman, change and tends to be somewhat where once you reach the final song, certain handful of songs truly make it hard to sound poetic and simply pres- WORDS the electronica stagnant. So much so that songs in “Adjusted to Darkness.” worthwhile. At times, it even feels like ents itself with a sense of ease. artist that records the tracklist sometimes overlap to the That’s not to say this is an album it’s every other song in the tracklist Other notable tracks on the album under the name of point of making me believe I’m still that can be quickly dismissed and that stands out as opposed to a contin- include “Heard Them Say” and “This JUNETTE REYES Maps. listening to the same track. overlooked. uous streak of songs. Summer.” The title itself Almost every song is overly As previously mentioned, “You Will Find a Way,” for Overall, Chapman has produced an is supposed to signify some sense extended, most nearing or already at “A.M.A.” starts off the tracklist strong example, follows “A.M.A” as the album as Maps that is certainly worth of change, which might make sense the six minute mark. This isn’t always and is certainly one of the upsides to third track of the album and is by far listening to. Just don’t be surprised if in regards to the last studio album such a bad thing with most songs, such this album. the better follow-up track, putting you feel like you’re listening to the released in 2009, titled “Turning as the strong intro that is “A.M.A.” or “I’ve been staring into the sun,” “Built to Last” to shame as the second same song on repeat sometimes. the Mind.” I mention this because the song titled “Nicholas” that kept me sings Chapman, starting off “Vicis- track. it wasn’t considered such a great listening midway through. situde” with an ethereal, dream-pop “Nicholas” immediately follows [email protected] follow-up to the debut album released Still, the extension of some songs vibe. as the fifth track of the album and is fiusm.com ADVERTISEMENT The Beacon – Wednesday, October 2, 2013 5

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RHYS WILLIAMS for total punts with his 30 to use a different style of Staff Writer throughout Division-1A. punting. Even with a majority of the “Jake (Medlock) is more This time last year other teams having played comfortable and better at redshirt freshman Chris this weekend he is still the rugby style of punt, Ayers was sidelined and ranked within the top ten as and since we knew that watching someone else he is tied for ninth. Bethune-Cookman would take the snaps at punter. “To me, it feels good be sending a lot of guys up Before he came to FIU, to play and get experi- the middle to rush the punt Ayers played at South ence since it’s my first year we wanted to see if that Broward High School in actually on the field for could give us an advan- Hollywood, Fla. a Division 1-A program. tage in the punting game,” “I didn’t really get into In reality though, for the Turner said. punting until my freshman team’s betterment, I would It is also the view of year in high school, and honestly rather not be on Ayers that the team is good began taking it really seri- the field so that our team but lacking in a key area ously in my sophomore has the chance to score and that is necessary for any year,” Ayers said. “I played win some more,” Ayers type of program to achieve soccer before that but never said. success. really envisioned playing Ayers also stated “I truly believe we have soccer seriously outside of that, going into Confer- by far one of the best overall Beacon File Photo the club team that I was ence-USA play, he doesn’t teams, but to have the kind on.” know whether or not he of talent as individuals Punter Chris Ayers has been changing field position this year, averaging 35.1 yards According to ESPN, will be used as much as is not the only thing that per punt and has a long of 51 yards. following the game against he was against teams like you need to be successful. the University of Louis- the University of Central The thing everyone needs Those 90 punts would Eagles of the University of the Panthers will return ville, Ayers had 30 of the Florida (10) and nine apiece to continue working on have him near the top of the Southern Mississippi. to Miami and play host in Panthers’ 37 overall punts against both the Univer- is getting closer to where nation for total punts and The Eagles have not the following week to the for a total of 1,053 yards, sity of Maryland and the we are more of a family would have been second in won a game since a bowl University of Alabama at an average of 35.1 per, and University of Louisville. and less of just a group of the nation a year ago. win in the Sheraton Hawaii Birmingham for the annual a long of 56 yards which is He didn’t get utilized pieces,” Ayers said. Ayers and the Panthers Bowl over the Univer- homecoming game on Oct. tied for 66th in the nation. as much against Bethune- At this point, Ayers is on will travel to Hattiesburg, sity of Nevada on Dec. 24, 12. Going into the bye week, Cookman because Head pace to end the season with Miss. this coming weekend 2011. Ayers was in second place Coach Ron Turner wanted 90 total punts. to face the winless Golden Following that game [email protected] Junior forward a bright spot in dull season nearly allowing two and half goals a game. COLUMNIST Junior forward With a defense learning as they go it’s Ashleigh Shim has been up to a more veteran offense to lift this a bright spot for this Panther team afloat. All five seniors on Panther team. She leads the team are with midfielders or forwards the team with three contributing to the offense. goals, which accounts As a junior Shim’s experience and lead- for 38 percent of the ership is needed on this offense, however total goals scored for she can’t do it alone. Passes need to be clean GIANCARLO NAVAS FIU. and accurate. Something that is haunting During the 2012 campaign Shim only this team is not delivering on target passes. scored two goals all season, as opposed to Too often are passes too long or too her three through nine games this season. short killing offensive flow. When a pass Coming into her own offensively, any is off target and a player has to adjust too chance on somewhat salvaging this season much to receive it gives defenses time to is on her. swarm onto the ball and the attack the ball The Panthers are 2-0 when Shim scores handler. a goal and 0-7 when she doesn’t. While Bad passes and all, Shim has been the nine games is a small sample size, its indic- most consistent offensive force for the ative how Shim commands the game. It’s Panthers. She has taken 19 shots, leading simple, if she has a big impact they win, if the team, and has eight shots on goals. not they lose. Shim shines brightest on a Panther Shim’s athleticism is something that team with not much to brag about. Despite jumps out when you see her. She is very a 2-7 record she has played very well and quick and has polished ball handling has given the Panther opportunities to skills. She is one of the quickest, if not the score. quickest on the FIU women’s soccer team. As we look towards FIU’s conference She self creates off her dribble and has USA schedule it’s going to fall on Shim to the ability to split defenders using her bring life back to this team. To provide hope Romina Angelelli/ The Beacon speed and ball handling. to the nearly hopeless Panthers. things, A young defense however doesn’t help confused, disappointing and injured, hope- As the Women’s soccer team continues its disappointing season, some bright points Shim very much, five players on the Panther less however is not necessarily one of those are starting to emerge. The play of junior forward Ashleigh Shim (above) has lifted defense are underclassmen including a red things. the Panthers to a couple of wins this season. Shim has played in all 10 games and shirt freshman. The defense has given up leads all Panthers with four goals on 20 shot attempts. 22 goals through nine games, which is [email protected] fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Wednesday, October 2, 2013 7 Russo, Coley primed for NCAA Tournament run

COLUMNIST For the type. She led the nation in past two scoring at 26.3 points per seasons the game. women’s The Nation, not just her basketball team, or her conference, no team has she led the entire country tasted the in scoring. RUBEN PALACIOS sweet taste After another spectac- of post- ular year, she repeated as season play. Conference Player of the The thing is, though, Year and again received that both their postseason All-American honors. appearances have been For her senior year, in the Women’s National though, Coley will have to Invitational Tournament, be even better. and not the big boy of them How is that possible all the NCAA Tournament. you ask? During this offseason Well, no one thought the Panthers, and more that after her spectac- specifically their super- ular sophomore campaign star senior Jerica Coley, that Coley could amass or have stressed that the goal Beacon File Photos even duplicate that kind of for this upcoming year is success, but she did. Lead by Head coach Cindy Russo (left) and senior guard Jerica Coley (right), FIU looks to punch its ticket to to succeed in their inau- When you count her out the NCAA tournament. gural Conference USA and say she can’t do some- season and make it to the a ticket to the Big Dance. the Year. will have to be to find help aged 23.4 points per game thing that is when she is at Big Dance. What are the tools you Russo is in her 34th for Coley. while also snatching 7.1 her best. Some might say that ask? season at FIU and is If she can do that, this rebounds per contest. So I won’t be the one to the Panthers have too Well, teams that win someone that will be hard team will be primed for Her sheer dominance count out another historic much to face this year to their conference and make to surprise because of her another postseason run, on the court earned her season from Jerica Coley make a run into the NCAA it to the Big Dance usually experience as a coach. but an NCAA Tournament Conference Player of the and I won’t count any team Tournament. have two key aspects to Russo will have to appearance rather than the Year honors, becoming she is on from making a It’s their first year in their team, those being: a execute an offense built WNIT again. the first Panther to ever historic postseason run. a new conference so that great coach and a superstar around Coley but will have The work, though, will achieve that award. You all can doubt her means new coaches and player. to find a way to keep her not fall solely on the hands Coley was also named if you’d like, but I’ve new players that they have For those of you who All-American fresh. of the coach. an honorable mention seen number 22 do a lot never seen. don’t follow this team I’ll That was something Coley will have, like All-American. of things other said were It’s also a step up from fill you in on something. that Russo could not afford always, an enormous During her junior unrealistic. the Sun Conference, The Panthers have to do last year because of a amount of responsibility campaign, Coley did not Russo is ready for the players in this league a great coach in Cindy lack of depth on the team. if this team will reach its disappoint. another trip to the Big are at another level. Russo and they definitely Coley played an goals. Most players who have Dance, Coley is hungry for But, I think, the have a superstar player in average of 39 minutes per Coley is coming off of an amazing year don’t quite her first trip and I won’t be Panthers have the tools Coley, who is a two-time game last season. If this two spectacular seasons. reach the same success in the one to count them out. necessary to make a run at All-American and Sun team is going to be poised During her sopho- consecutive years, Coley [email protected] the C-USA title and punch Belt Conference Player of to make a run, Russo’s job more campaign she aver- did not fall into that stereo- Panthers bounce back FIU downs Old Dominion with win over Penn for first C-USA win GIANCARLO NAVAS RUBEN PALACIOS Princeton sink their spirits as they ODU’s Jackie Stroud in to Lenox’s zero. Contributing Writer Staff Writer bounced back against an underrated the 52nd minute when she The Panthers young Penn team on Sunday. tripped freshman Alyssa defense, anchored by five The men’s soccer team split two In this matchup, Betancur scored The FIU women’s Robinso resulting in a underclassmen, earned contests over this past weekend. again and Albrecht netted a goal of his soccer team throttled yellow card which earned only their third shutout of They started off by dropping a game own to lead the Panthers to victory. Old Dominion Univer- the Panthers a free kick. the season. against Princeton on Friday 4-2, but Albrecht and Betancur scored the sity 4-0 at the FIU Soccer Off the set play junior Goalkeeper Paula bounced back with a 2-0 win against goals that decided the match up, but this Stadium to snap their Johanna Volz made a Zuluaga got a game high Penn. game was more about the shutout that four-game losing streak. header extending the 4 saves in helping tighten After the weekend that Panthers are freshman Lawrence Craggs enforced as The Panthers notch panthers lead to three the Panther defense. 4-5-0 overall, heading into a home he was given the opportunity to start their third win of the goals. Lead by Shim’s aggres- conference game against Marshall. in goal. Craggs made four saves in the season and improve their Sophomore Morgan sive first half the Panthers In the game against Princeton, game. record to 3-7-0. Morris stuck the dagger in had a season high four junior Roberto Alterio and freshman The Panthers first goal came in the With the victory, FIU ODU as she scored in the goals, doubling their Luis Betancur each netted goals for the 19th minute as Betancur netted his third gets their first conference 52nd minute which all but previous season high two Panthers. goal of the season. win of the season. sealed a win. goals. This game at the half was 1-0 in favor Albrecht would score in the second Junior Ashleigh Shim ODU falls to 0-9-0 on With the win against of Princeton despite FIU outshooting half, providing his team with an insur- continued her stellar play the season and suffered ODU the Panther improve them 11-3 to that point. ance goal and his third score of the year. this year. their sixth shutout of the to 1-1-0 against Confer- The Tigers, though, would could out “This was a good win for our team In the 21st minute she year. ence USA (C-USA) on fire in second half, scoring two goals today,” said Head Coach Ken Arena in drew a foul in the box that They had only four opponents. in the first seven minutes of play in the a statement to FIU Athletics. “Penn is lead to a penalty kick, shots on goal as opposed Their next challenge is half. better than their record shows. Our team executed and finished by to FIU’s eight. against C-USA foe Colo- They would eventually take a 4-0 lead is finding out what it takes to win. We senior Nicole DiPerna. ODU made a goal- rado College on October before FIU fought back to make things need to approach each game as we did DiPerna returned the keeper change at the half 4th (7-3-0) who are riding interesting. today.” favor to Shim in the 32nd swapping freshman Mere- a five game winning Once down 4-0, Betancur and Alterio minute by lobbing the dith Lenox for the other streak. cut the lead in half, scoring goals in [email protected] ball her way. goal keeping freshman the 87th and 89th minute, respectively. Shim chipped it in for Erin Kinz. [email protected] Betancur’s goal was assisted by freshman her team high, fourth goal While FIU did score Nicholas Midttun and Alterio’s goal was this season. The Panthers two goals per half, ODU’s a header off an assist from junior Quentin improve to 3-0-0 when goalkeeping improved in Albrecht. Shim scores a goal. the second half as Kinz The Panthers did not let the loss to A foul was called on had four saves compared Contact Us Stephan Useche BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Wednesday, October 2, 2013 A fiusm.com B SEAS to provide SING-OFF! climate updates

ALEXANDRA MOSQUERA Students and staff of all majors and NETZKARSCH fields are welcomed to attend this event. Contributing Writer Burgman is a motivated and enthusiastic professor who will present the research he It is time to talk about the climate and his team have conducted to explain how again, and to be specific, about the natural the drought is affecting agriculture, live- climate variability involving the persistence stock and economics in the United States. of droughts in southern United States. This research about the persistent Robert Burgman, an assistant professor drought in the south of the United States at the School of Environment, Arts and took three years to conclude. According Society at FIU, will be presenting his to Burgman, the change of the climate is a research about the droughts and how topic we should care about, as its process they affect the agriculture, livestock and keeps repeating itself. economics of this country. It will take place Because we might see this happening on Oct. 23 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Deering again in a few decades, we have better Estate at Cutler. chances to prepare ourselves. This process Burgman started his current research in of repetition can be traced back to the 2010, funded by a 2010 National Oceanic 1800s, such as in the 1850s when an and Atmospheric Administration award, extreme drought occurred in central United with the help of Ben Kirtman, a professor States. In the 1950s, many people moved at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and to the center of the United States and were Atmospheric Science in the University of unfortunately unprepared. Miami, and Youkyoung Jang, post doctoral Meteorological drought deals with research associate at FIU, this research changes, such as reductions in precipita- focuses on the influence of natural changes tion. “For much of the United States, we in ocean temperatures on severe and measure changes in the seasonal, annual persistent drought over the southern United or decadal precipitation with respect to States. the expected value based on the observed Burgman’s interest in the interaction record,” said Burgman.“The ocean plays a between the oceans and the atmosphere role in these changes by affecting changes began with the large El Nino event of 1997. in the atmosphere, which delivers rain to the interior of the country.”

The research about this and other topics Juan Endara/The Beacon regarding the natural climate variability is wide open to graduate students and focuses Student organization, CREFO, held an open mic night on Sept. 26 for those like Karina It is important for everybody, es- mainly on regional research compared Bodnieks (above) with a passion to sing. pecially young voters, to educate to broader research. At this moment two graduate students, Peter Washam, geosci- themselves on all climate-related Elizabeth Whitman is a second year PhD so hotly debated in politics, it is important ence major who did research on the vari- student in marine biology under Michael for everybody, especially young voters, to topics so that future voting and ations in El Nino and the Southern Oscil- Heithaus, professor for the School of Envi- educate themselves on all climate related policy will be based on scientific lation relevant to North American drought, ronment, Arts and Sciences at Biscayne topics so that future voting and policy will findings and not opinions. and Heather Vasquez, atmospheric science Bay Campus. Her work focuses on the be based on scientific findings and not opin- major, are working with Burgman and he habitat use and ecosystem role of sea turtles ions. I also believe that students who attend welcomes any student with an interest in in coastal marine systems. this event will benefit from hearing about Elizabeth Whitman this subject and also offers to help students “This kind of research interests me, the interdisciplinary nature of this type of Sophomore who are undecided with their choice of both as a scientist and as someone who research.” Marine Biology specific field in environmental studies to relies on agriculture for my food supply,” find out if this might be their future path. said Whitman. “Since climate change is [email protected] Georgia Aquarium exhibits preserved sea creatures

KATE BRUMBACK been taken away to show the muscle struc- “These are creatures that historically, in tion standards, the aquarium says. Associated Press ture underneath. the early days when they were first discov- The bodies are preserved using a A cavity opened underneath the shark ered, were considered monsters because polymer preservation technique known The Georgia Aquarium is giving visitors shows comb-like structures along its gills early sailors who saw these animals really as plastination, which was also used on the chance to peer inside the bodies of giant that allows the shark to filter the water for didn’t know what they were,” said aquarium the human specimens in the “Bodies” sea creatures. food. spokesman Cary Rountree. “Over time, it’s exhibit. The process prevents decay by first The exhibit, “Sea Monsters Revealed: been revealed that replacing water and fatty materials in the Aquatic Bodies,” includes the preserved they’re actually some cells with acetone and then with plastics, bodies of shark and other animals with of the most marvelous like silicone rubber, polyester or epoxy their flesh stripped away to expose muscles, animals in our ocean.” resin. bones and organs underneath. Visitors to the The preserved bodies are durable but The exhibit, which opens Friday at Over time, it’s been revealed Georgia Aquarium must be handled carefully as parts could the aquarium, is similar to the popular can see live exam- easily break off, Rountree said. “Bodies” and “Body Worlds” exhibits of that they’re actually some of ples of whale sharks The Georgia Aquarium is the second dissected human bodies that have toured and devil rays, and stop for the exhibit, which is billed as the the world. the most marvelous animals in then see how their world’s largest exhibition of plastinated The “Sea Monsters Revealed” show our ocean. bodies work in the sea creatures. includes 18 big sea creatures — a 6-foot- new exhibit, Rountree Earlier this year it was at the Museum of wide devil ray, a 15-foot-long mako shark Cary Rountree said. Science and Industry in Tampa, Fla. and an 18-foot-long, 3,000-pound whale Aquarium spokesman The preserved It will be open in Atlanta for at least a shark — along with more than 150 indi- specimens do not year, but its run may be extended based on vidual organs and smaller animals. include animals from its popularity. As visitors walk along one side of the Another remarkable part of the exhibit the Georgia Aquarium. All of the animals In addition to the preserved bodies, the giant whale shark, the characteristic gray is a silky shark with the skin peeled away in the “Sea Monsters Revealed” exhibit exhibit includes a brief history of man’s skin with white dots can be seen. on one side to reveal several embryos were recovered from fisheries and other interaction with these great sea creatures Walking up the other side, that skin has inside her abdomen. sources in accordance with animal protec- and a number of video and text displays.