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A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 21, Issue 18 www.fi usm.com September 22, 2008

WELCOME HOME Th e college football game day experience has arrived Most people who are serious about sports will tell you that there is no such thing as a moral victory on the fi eld. It can make a nice bed- time story to pac- COMMENTARY ify disappointed fans, but if, in the end, Mighty Casey strikes out to end the game, you can’t ex- actly walk away CHRIS feeling any- TOWERS thing more than disappointed. Mario Cristobal, FIU’s head coach, would probably agree with this sentiment, having written off the suggestion that anything short of a notch in the win column counts VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON as a victory, so it wouldn’t be right READY FOR ACTION: The Golden Panthers football team race onto the fi eld at FIU Stadium before facing the USF Bulls on Sep. 20. to classify what went down on the fi eld during the inaugural game at the stands to show their apprecia- masses of people taking advantage jority of the student body. With the seemingly everyone inside of the FIU’s new on campus stadium as a tion for the valiant effort the team of game day to take part in the tail- notable exception of the fi rst ever Fresh Foods cafeteria was sporting moral victory. put out on the fi eld, hanging tough gating tradition of college football, home game and the two UM vs. FIU paraphernalia. But, as the clock struck zero, for 60 minutes despite being 28- you can have a moral victory in the FIU games, apathy couldn’t even As strange as that might seem, with about half of the 16,000 point underdogs against the 12th- minds of the fan base. describe the way most students the greater shock may have been gone, there was something differ- ranked South Florida Bulls. looked at the team. looking out on the fi elds by the ent about the atmosphere amongst There may not be such a thing PRE-GAME But on this day, there was a pal- housing buildings in Tamiami Park those fans from the end of a typical as a moral victory on the fi eld, but pable buzz on campus. Normally a and seeing a vast expanse of cars FIU game. judging by the stands packed with For the fi rst 6 years of FIU foot- ghost town on a weekend afternoon, and fans, sporting blue, gold, and As the team made its way to- students on the east end zone under- ball, game day was nothing more there were actual lines at the mer- wards the band, students stayed in neath the scoreboard, and the actual than another day for the vast ma- chandise area of the bookstore and TOWERS, page 5 Students voice concerns, get feedback at fi rst SGC forum JULIO MENACHE Council at University Park on SGA Advisor Jose Toscano. messages. Asst. News Director Sept. 17. The forum began by address- Cyrille is currently trying to It was the first of three fo- ing the issue of public safety. approach Congress to allow for SGC FORUM Engineering student Camilo rums in which students will Cyrille, who heads the depart- free text messaging alerts for Silva had a purpose and few be able to ask questions and ment, focused much of his time students. • Public safety offi cial Charles complaints when walking in- receive feedback about issues discussing the emergency text After speaking about pub- Cyrille is trying to contact Con- side Graham Center 243. that affect their everyday life message system. lic safety, Foster stressed that gress to make text messaging He wanted to know when at FIU, such as parking, pub- He alluded to criticism his there needed to be an improve- alerts free for students. the FIU School of Engineering lic safety, tuition increases and office received for sending out ment in the area of communi- would get around to fixing fire budget cuts. emergency text message alerts cation between students and his • Plans for a 2,000-space park- tubes that had been long dam- Among those addressing regarding Hurricane Ike. office. ing garage are in place. aged by a hurricane. questions were members of “Our decision was based on Foster urged students to learn He also wanted to bring a SGA, Emergency Management the fact that Ike was not affect- more about the GreenRide proj- • Chief of police says FIU needs security issue to light, since Coordinator of Public Safety ing the University too much,” ect, a school carpool initiative. to improve campus security one of his classes exceeded Charles Cyrille, Chief of Police Cyrille said. He told students to consid- cameras to reduce its maximum capacity, and he Bill King and Director of FIU Cyrille also struck down any er carpooling in order to not larceny. feared that could be a safety is- Parking and Transportation Bill notion that the emergency text only have more parking spac- sue in case of a fire. Foster. program should become man- es but fewer carbon dioxide • Next SGA Forum on Silva, along with other stu- “This forum is a great way to datory for all students. emissions. October 8th at 12pm in GC dents, took part in a forum host- address the officials who make He noted that there is a 243 ed by the Student Govenment the [important] decisions,” said fee attached to sending those SGA FORUM, page 2 2 The Beacon – September 22, 2008 NEWS www.fi usm.com Forum focuses on public safety, parking problems

SGA FORUM, page 1 The low turnout is possibly due to lack of Foster also addressed interest ... If only two-three students out of complaints from students about difficulties in finding 38,000 show up, it’s poor representation. parking spaces. Jose Toscano, advisor He asked students to re- SGA member not to always look for the most convenient gravated and sexual assault SGA. location. are low, King took time in The lecture by Ivanka However, Foster an- JESSE MEADOWS/THE BEACON the event to point out the Trump could have been nounced plans for building most significant problem: one of the reasons why TRUMP CARD: Ivanka Trump spoke at FIU GC Ballrooms about entrepreneurship and life. a new parking garage, ad- larceny. the SGA forum had a low jacent to the Red Garage, King pointed to other ar- attendance. which he said will have eas that need improvement, Toscano thought student Trump off ers students over 2,000 spaces and will such as the amount of cam- body apathy was responsi- house retail stores and cam- eras available on campus. ble for the turnout. pus security. “We need to have bet- “We did a lot of mar- After discussing park- ter camera security,” King keting,” Toscano said. business, life advice ing, the focus shifted to- said. “The low turnout is pos- ward campus security. Although the event was sibly due to lack of inter- The chief of police made it out of the financial in coordinating the lec- heavily promoted, the meet- est. This is a great way to ANDREW CALIENES pledged his commitment misfortune he encountered ture, according to SGC- ing was only attended by a voice your opinion. If only Staff Writer to enhance communication in the 90s. UP President Arthur “AJ” handful of students. two-three students out of alert system. To the surprise of most When speaking on Meyer. Most of the questions 38,000 show up, it’s poor While statistics for ag- students, Ivanka Trump, whether her father would “It was extremely diffi- were asked by members of representation.” daughter of real estate bil- fire his own daughter, she cult to get Ivanka to come lionaire Donald Trump, referred to a Larry King in- to FIU, it took a lot of came to FIU and spoke terview, where her father British charm,” Oudit said. about business and en- stated, “Yes I would fire According to Oudit, trepreneurship on Sept. [her], but not just fire [her], SGA was able to get ahold EDITORIAL BOARD 17 at the Graham Center I’d fire [her] like a dog.” of the young entrepreneur INFORMATION Ballrooms. Trump then went on to through the William Morris CHARLIE GRAU EDITOR IN CHIEF The lecture had a good talk about how important it Agency, a talent agency CHRISTOPHER NECUZE PRODUCTION MANAGER turnout, nearly the entire is to put oneself out there with offices all over the DANIELLA BACIGALUPO NEWS DIRECTOR The Beacon and to demand to be a part world. offi ce is located in the ballroom was filled with JONATHAN DAVILA LIFE! EDITOR Graham Center, room 210, at the students; some even forced of those projects students “When I met Ivanka she ERIC FELDMAN OPINION EDITOR University Park campus. Questions to stand in the back due to feel they can do well in. was the perfect image of ANDREW JULIAN SPORTS DIRECTOR regarding display advertising and billing should be directed to the lack of seats. “It is important to be bold excellence, sophistication, VICTORIA LYNCH PHOTO EDITOR Advertising Manager at 305-348- Trump, who is vice in your endeavors,” Trump professionalism and class,” 2709. Mailing address: Graham president of Real Estate said. Oudit said. SERGIO BONILLA ASST. NEWS DIRECTOR Center, room 210, Miami, FL 33199. Development and Some audience members “I was really astonished JULIO MENACHE ASST. NEWS DIRECTOR Fax number is 305-348-2712. Bis- Acquisitions for the Trump felt her lecture could be ap- how downright sweet she PAULO O’ SWATH ASST. NEWS DIRECTOR cayne Bay Campus is 305-919-4722. LUCA MESSINA ASST. SPORTS DIRECTOR Offi ce hours are 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Organization, focused her plied to real life situations. was.” JONATHAN RAMOS ASST. SPORTS DIRECTOR Monday through Friday. E-mail: “She kept it brief and Although Trump was lecture on the lessons she JONATHAN ALPERT ASST. SPORTS DIRECTOR Beacon@fi u.edu. Visit us online at: www.fi usm.com learned while growing up informative, to the point brought up in the lap of IRIS FEBRES ASST. OPINION EDITOR which have helped her at- where we can apply it to luxury, students said she PAMELA DUQUE BBC LIFE! EDITOR CHRIS TOWERS SST IFE DITOR tain success. our daily lives,” said sopho- came across as humble and A . L ! E The Beacon is published on Mondays, “Love what you do,” she more Elise Manley. “I think appreciative of the oppor- MARIANA OCHOA ASST. LIFE! EDITOR Wednesdays and Fridays during the told the audience, “because she’s great but I think the tunities life has provided ISAAC SORIA NEWS PAGE DESIGNER Fall and Spring semesters and once if you don’t love it you [$30,000] SGA paid to get her. JESSICA MAYA SPORTS PAGE DESIGNER a week during Summer B. One copy per person. Additional copies are 25 won’t have the drive to do her here could have been “It was a really good NATALIE HOLTZMAN LIFE! PAGE DESIGNER ANGELINA EXPOSITO OPINION PAGE DESIGNER cents. The Beacon is not responsible well in whatever field you applied elsewhere.” lecture. She didn’t only fo- HEATHER DULMAN BBC PAGE DESIGNER for the content of ads. Ad content is choose.” SGA did consider sev- cus on business and entre- the sole responsibility of the company or vendor. The Beacon is an editori- Trump also stressed the eral factors before paying preneurship but life lessons LEONCIO ALVAREZ OPY HIEF C C ally independent newspaper partially point to “fight to the death” Trump to come speak at that can help anyone,” said PAULA GARCIA COPY EDITOR funded by student and services fees for what you want. FIU. senior Ramsy Sarraff. CARLA GARCIA COPY EDITOR that are appropriated by Student She also cited that with- Nivv Oudit, Speakers “Who cares how much ASHLYN TOLEDO COPY EDITOR Government. out the proper drive, her Bureau Chair for SGC-UP, they spent, it was great ex- DELLIE HUTCHINSON COPY EDITOR father would never have was the main contributor posure for FIU.” ERIKA PEREZ COPY EDITOR JOSH TANDLICH COPY EDITOR JOSE MARTINEZ COPY EDITOR POLICE NOTES ROBERT VINCENS COPY EDITOR

9/10/08 – 9/16/08 SHERVIN BAIN RECRUITMENT EDITOR KASSANDRA POOL RECRUITMENT EDITOR Sept. 10: An FIU student stated that while sitting at the picnic benches lo- TATIANA CANTILLO BUSINESS MANAGER cated on the north side of Lakeview Housing, she placed her wallet on the table, ROBERT JAROSS DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MEDIA turned her back for a moment and her wallet was gone. ALFRED SOTO ASST. STUDENT MEDIA DIRECTOR

Sept. 10: An FIU student parked his vehicle at the Red Parking Garage be- tween the listed dates and times. Unknown person(s) used unknown tool(s) to break the right passenger window and gain entry into the vehicle. The subject(s) then used an unknown tool(s) to pry open the underside of the dashboard and removed the engine computer. CORRECTIONS Sept. 16: An FIU student stated that while he was on the seventh floor of the Green Library when he left his laptop on a desk to go to the restroom. When he In the issue dated Sept. 19, 2008, the article “Panel stresses compre- returned, his laptop had been removed by unknown person(s). hensive sex-ed” stated Florida has the second highest teen pregnancy rate. Florida has the sixth highest teen pregnancy rate.

- Compiled by David A. Barrios The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Call our UP offi ce at 305- 348-2709 or BBC at 305-919-4722. Contact Us Charlie Grau Editor in Chief charlie.grau@fi usm.com AT THE BAY The Beacon – 3 www.fi usm.com September 22, 2008 Campus Go Green program still not green enough NATHAN VALENTINE tles and aluminum at BBC, fi ll up BBC Photo Editor approximately every six weeks. The content is sent to be sorted, Take a quick stroll around BBC, adding a negligible dent to the and keep an eye out for recycling monthly fi gures. This turnover rate bins. You won’t fi nd many. Of the is very low, considering there are 300 recycling bins reportedly locat- 37 drink vending machines scat- ed around campus, approximately tered throughout campus. only 16 are easy to locate. “We need to educate Considering the size GO GREEN people. [Students] have to of the campus and the pull out their paper, card- distribution of the bins, board and food before re- this isn’t a large number. cycling it,” said a member Where are the remaining of custodial services. “If 284? it’s too contaminated, we A majority of the out- have to throw it out.” side recycling bins are NATHAN Sorting through the hard to fi nd, hidden be- VALENTINE recyclables can become hind dividing walls and in a tedious task for custo- low-traffi c areas. dians. The contaminated Every offi ce has the little blue materials attract pests, posing more NATHAN VALENTINE/THE BEACON recycling bins, according to custo- threats to the recycling program HIDDEN BINS: Recyling bins in the School of Hospitality Management building are out of sight. dial services. These bins are con- and its workers. fi ned to each offi ce and mainly used David Fonseca, director of the for recycling paper. Student Government Association recycling,” Fonseca said. “Before, and well-marked. recycling would be a good area for Campus-wide, there is a notable community relations and environ- [BBC] had no recycling, and the “People usually just dump their everyone to get involved with,” said lack of plastic and aluminum recy- mental affairs, has been pushing bottles would be thrown away, trash in the bin and don’t [consider] Janice Spann-Givens, associate di- cling bins, especially in open areas, forward with Go Green. The ini- which is a shame.” what is going on there. They don’t rector of multicultural programs Panther Square and the cafeteria. tiative aims to move FIU practices The low number of easy-to-lo- take a minute to read the sign and and services at FIU. Every Thursday, 16 large “tot- toward technologies with minimal cate recycling bins at BBC could end up throwing out garbage in the By maximizing the use of its cur- er” containers of paper products are environmenal impacts, so the uni- be one reason that a disproportion- recycling bin,” Fonseca said. rent recycling bins, FIU can help set emptied from the loading zone and versity can become “climate neu- ate majority of FIU’s non-paper re- Fonseca is currently conducting higher standards for South Florida’s sent to be processed, contributing tral.” This means that FIU will not cycling is being done at University student surveys in order to receive recycling initiatives. to the 40 tons of paper recycled by emit greenhouse gases, or offset its Park. Recently, a medium-sized a grant from the Coca-Cola/NRC FIU each month, according to the emissions through energy credits recycling bin showed up in BBC’s Recycling Bin Grant Program, Go Green Web site. and other means, according to the Panther Square, though it is off to which supports local community Go Green is a montly column Aside from paper, FIU recycles Go Green Web site. the side and, based on its small con- recycling efforts. about green initiatives at BBC. ten tons of materials monthly, in- “There is a very low number of tent, many students seem to over- With the grant, both campuses If you have any suggestions or cluding plastic, glass, cardboard, recycling bins for plastic and alu- look it. With a high-traffi c area of could improve FIU’s non-paper re- want to write for the column, please light bulbs and aluminum. The minum because the custodial side is that magnitude, high-profi le recy- cyclable collection program. e-mail your ideas to julia.cardenu- eight bins, used for recycling bot- not sure what is being done with the cling bins should be easily visible “We’re trying to cut costs, so to@fi usm.com.

Forum talks sexuality without taboo NEWS FLASH FIU said Andrew Schwaegerl, an and help students ask ques- “Helping someone regain MIKIALA TENNIE attendee at Thursday’s meet- tions in a mature manner and control after assault, by giv- Fire reported in Bay Vista Housing complex Contributing Writer ing and a hospitality manage- environment. ing them control in a relation- ment senior. As students became more ship, can be the best thing An eletrical fi re was reported early morning on Bares reminded the au- comfortable, Bares instructed you can do as a partner,” Sept. 17. at the Bay Vista Housing building, according Sexuality, men, women dience that people with dif- everyone to stand in a circle Bares said. to the Department of Public Safety. and relationships are just ferent cultural backgrounds with their eyes closed in or- Sexual consent and con- There were no injuries and no signifi cant damages, some of the topics discussed were present, and that sexu- der to pair each student with dom availability between Public Safety said. with a little spice at Wild ality is an extremely personal a partner. partners was also a heated “Apparently one of the residents left trash on top Succulent Women. subject. She then proceeded While keeping their eyes topic. of the stove,” said Ryan Jagessar, Bay Vista Housing Wild Succulent Women, During an activity, 11 resident assistant and a senior majoring in business. a monthly forum sponsored people stood in the front of So much water came out of the sprinklers from by the Women’s Center Helping someone regain control after assault, the room holding different room 432, that it resulted in some minor water at FIU, held its fi rst meet- by giving them control in a relationship, can signs with steps in the pro- damage in that room and the room under it, Jagessar ing of the year on Sept. 18. be the best thing you can do as a partner. cess of sexual intercourse. said. Bronwen Bares, coodinator People had different opinions of the Center for Leadership Brownen Bares Coordinator on where consent to have sex and Service and the Women’s Center for Leadership and Service should take place on the list. ‘no,’” Bares said. to stay tuned for more ses- Center, led the meeting held Some thought consent should Bares then opened the sions in the coming months at Bay Vista Housing at go after condom availability, fl oor to questions. and to fi ll out evaluation Biscayne Bay Campus. with a question, “What is closed was a little too un- while others thought it should Earlier in the evening, she sheets about the meeting. “It’s interesting because sexuality?” comfortable for the majority come after sexual arousal had had students write any ques- “I’m passionate about most people who come have Words like sex, relation- of students, most participated been achieved. tions they had about sexual- women’s issues and educat- questions [about sexuality] ships and orientation were in the paired activity. Each According to Bares, con- ity on an index card, allowing ing women. I love talking they want answered. [The hesitantly whispered by a pair had to defi ne different dom availability should al- for anonymity. about this stuff,” Bares said. Women’s Center] provides few students. words associated with sexu- ways come fi rst because the One of the questions read, There are workshops open facts,” said KyKy Davis, a One woman broke some ality by their own standards, risk is too great otherwise. “Is there a difference between to all students at both the second-time attendee and of the tension when she an- thereby allowing the partner “It only takes one time,” sex and making love?” University Park and Biscayne Bay Vista Housing resident. swered, “How you relate to learn a different view on said Bares, speaking of how “Yes,” one woman said. Bay campuses. But Wild Succulent yourself to what you’re at- sexuality. easy it is to contract sexually “Sex is like a sport!” The next event will Women is not just for wom- tracted to; your views on In another activity, stu- transmitted diseases. After a chorus of laugh- take place Oct. 9 at 9 p.m. en; men are also encour- sex.” dents read an anonymous per- Bares also explained that ter, someone else chimed in, in the Bay Vista Housing aged to come and join the Attendees were then asked sonal account entitled “Erotic consent to have sex is im- “Yeah, making love has more Community Room, accord- discussion. to defi ne the terms sexuality, Robots,” which lead to a dis- perative, and that everyone emotion and feeling in it.” ing to Bares. “The event is entertain- sexual, erotic, and sex itself. cussion about the best way to should fi nd their own way to After the group discussed For more information, ing and informational. I’ve According to Bares, the point handle a situation in which a ask. all the questions on the cards, contact Bronwen Bares at been to previous ones, and of the meetings is to facili- sexual partner struggles with “The law says that any- Bares brought the meeting to BBC WUC 256 or e-mail her they have good teachings,” tate discussions about sex, a past of sexual assault. thing less than a ‘yes’ is a a close, encouraging students at baresb@fi u.edu Contact Us Eric Feldman Opinion Editor opinion@fi usm.com OPINION The Beacon – 4 www.fi usm.com September 22, 2008 MONEY ON MEDS At $30,000, students stand to gain little from Ivanka Trump lecture Bailouts only treating symptoms mortgage market, they acted like The Student Government talgia of being in the presence JOSE PAGLIERY whose stock price had plummeted high-risk investors hoping for Council at University Park re- of a Trump, the question re- Staff Writer for similar reasons. However, such cently invited model and busi- mains of whether or not Ms. lucrative help from the Fed is giv- massive returns and not like the nesswoman Ivanka Trump, Trump and her insight was Somehow, the failures of mod- ing Wall Street an unprecedented low-risk, stable banks they claim daughter of real-estate mogul worth the $30,000 bill. ern medicine have seeped into the sense of security and is toying to be. and TV personality Donald A year after many student way we tend to the problems of with a capitalist market that has Adding to the dilemma, AIG’s Trump, to lecture students on organizations had their bud- our suffering economy. the ability to adapt and recover af- leaders made the terrible decision business and life Sept. 17. get’s cut due to a shortage of Horrible cough? Here’s some ter shakes like those currently af- to provide substantial insurance to The lecture, held in the Activities and Services fees, decongestant. Back pain? Take fecting it. investors whose deals went awry Graham Center Ballrooms, couldn’t this large sum of mon- some asprin. Collapsing corpora- The message is clear: risky in- because of the subprime mortgage was well attended by students ey have been used to bring a, tion? Government bailout. vesting made by the largest fi rms crisis. Now consumer confi dence who went as far as to line the or several, speakers who can We treat the symptoms of our may lead to fi nancial collapse – is slithering on its belly, and GDP walls of the ballroom when better relate to students or of- complications because somewhere but if that happens, federal bailout growth, along with investment, is sitting space was scarce. fer more unique advice. in our Excedrin-drugged heads we money is sure to fl ow in like UN at a crawl. The lecture cost SGC-UP Such liberal spending dur- reason that immediate gratifi ca- humanitarian aid. The reason? Wall Street let its an estimated three-fifths of its ing a budget crisis is not re- greed fi nally catch up to itself. tion is far more important than an THE COUGH total speakers’ budget for the sponsible and students do not eventual permanent solution. They played the game, lost, and entire 2008-2009 academic stand to gain much by having Let’s take a look at poor Mr. are now crying foul. But Daddy’s cycle, $30,000. Ms. Trump as a guest lecturer. MARKET LOYALTY J. P. Lynch, who’s had a terrible here to help the biggest players.The With only an estimated The question now arises as The Federal Reserve decid- cough since late last year. Fed’s actions are teaching other $20,000 left to fund remain- to whom SGC-UP will invite ed Sept. 16 to lend $85 billion Now, Mr. Lynch didn’t think banks a disastrous lesson: they can ing lectures, some students are as a follow-up to Ms. Trump. to the crumbling insurance giant much of the cough that stuck with take serious risks, and if they’ve understandably questioning With roughly $20,000 left to American International Group, him when he got the fl u, so all he wrapped their tendrils around SGC-UP’s decision to spend work with, SGC-UP will ei- which insured investors who did was take a shot of Robitussin enough necks to put the economy such a large portion of their ther have to be very conser- had bought securities backed by every so often to soothe his throat. at stake, they can be saved. budget on one speaker. vative with its options or, the doomed mortgages. That worked out for a while, but Nevertheless, what was once “She kept it brief and infor- more likely scenario, have to In return, the Fed will control soon the decongestant increased the world’s most accurate mani- mative, to the point where we hit-up other student organiza- 80 percent of the company through his blood pressure. festation of a free market system can apply it to our daily lives,” tions to co-sponsor any big holdings in the fi rm’s stocks. Had he treated his cough, not is now on the world’s largest so- said sophomore Elise Manley. names they may have in the Wall Street investors argue that his sore throat, he may have saved cial welfare program. “I think she’s great, but I think works. Americans are often told there the [$30,000] SGA paid to get With many organizations aren’t enough funds for social her here could have been ap- cash strapped as it is, SGC-UP healthcare. So why has almost plied elsewhere.” should work with the money it The economy’s cough is start- half a trillion dollars in social wel- Students were also very has allotted itself for lectures fare been reserved for Wall Street interested to find out what it and live within its means. ing to spew a little blood. It’s time fi rms? was like to be the daughter of The Ivanka Trump lecture Bernanke and his team are say- one of the richest, most suc- will most certainly be remem- to put down over-the-counter drugs ing that if the taxpayers let the cessful men in America, and bered for bringing one of the profi t-maximizing fi rms fall, our rightfully so. Yet it begs the most successful American and work on a cure to its ailment. economy may suffer a paralyz- questions of whether or not families to the doorstep of our ing blow.That’s very true. But students attended merely for humble institution. However, if we continue to refuse to stand the name and whether or not it whether or not the lecture will AIG is now so intertwined with himself some pain and money – up against the Fed as it treats the was worth the investment. be remembered for its sub- the market that if it fails, the al- lots of money. symptoms and not the causes of our No disrespect toward Ms. stance is still a question that ready suffering economy will all The economy’s cough is starting economic maledictions, we may Trump herself, of course. She remains to be answered. but die. to spew a little blood. It’s time to fi nd ourselves swimming in side may have had many insight- Sound familiar? put down the Robitussin; an over- effects when we could have put ful things to say and may have Those same fears were echoed the-counter drug won’t do much to down the Robitussin discussed worthwhile topics Every Monday, The Beacon at the halls of the New York Stock treat a case of tuberculosis. long ago. certainly worth hearing, yet publishes its editorial on a Exchange this summer when PLAYING THE GAME most of what she said was University or college related Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae were your common guest speaker matter. The Beacon’s edito- on the verge of a vertical plunge. It When Wall Street’s largest fare: do what you love, never rial board is composed of took a $200 billion promise from banks placed their institutions’ give up, etc. The Beacon’s editors and the Fed to quiet those cries. foundations on the Aside from the sheer nos- managers. In March of this year, investors subprime had worried before the $30 billion bailout of Bear Stearns, a bank

LETTER TO THE EDITOR OLD LOGO New logo does not accurately refl ect university’s prestigious reputation

With all due respect, I would like about athletics, but it is also known look slick, sophisticated and wor- to present my opinion about FIU’s as a top urban research public uni- thy of representing such an impor- new institutional logo. versity, as well as for its interdis- tant institution in the South Florida Being a student and an artist, I be- ciplinary education, a new medical community, the State, and even the lieve the new logo does not convey school and a College of Law. whole nation. the respectability, the professional- The institutional logo fails to I hope FIU reconsiders its ism and the credibility the old one represent and consolidate the whole decision. did. I believe it would work great as purpose of our institution. NEW LOGO a logo for the Athletic Department, I want to highlight the fact that being that the fi rst thing it brings the previous institutional logo rep- to mind is standard football block resented the FIU community in a Wendy X. Ordóñez H. letters. professional manner in every as- Graduate Student But being that FIU is not only pect. The seal and the font made it Art Education Contact Us Jonathan Davila Life! Editor life@fi usm.com LIFE! The Beacon – 5 www.fi usm.com September 22, 2008

THE FAN EXPERIENCEVICTORIA LYNCH /THE BEACON Classless actions of few don’t take away from game

TOWERS, page 1 an embarrassingly obscene and uncalled for chant to- ward Mompremier as he lay even some green as Golden VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON Panthers and Bulls reveled motionless on the fi eld. This in the atmosphere of a legiti- chant was easily distinguish- PRIDE AND ANTHEMS: Three FIU students (above) painted mate college football game able on the ESPN national their chests to show their pride during the game. American day. broadcast, and it is a dark Idol fi nalist and FIU alum Syesha Mercado (below) sang stain on an otherwise proud the fi rst national anthem in the new stadium. INSIDE THE GATES day for the school. While a few hundred stu- GREAT SUCCESS dents were held up just prior to game time at the student Overall, there are only a entrance, it didn’t spoil any- few who could have left the one’s mood. gates of the stadium hav- Once again, it was a sight ing felt unhappy with their to behold, as FIU students experience. RICK MARTINEZ/FIUSM.COM who normally don’t care one Perhaps this is buying too GRILLING LEGS: An FIU tailgater (above) prepares steaks way or the other about their much into Athletic Director at the Sigma Phi Epsilon tailgate before the game. During team, were jumping up and Pete Garcia’s big talk over the game, the Golden Dazzlers (below) put on a show down, dancing and chanting the past year, but Saturday in front of the student section in the stadium’s West end in the student section, braving truly represented a new era zone. an unforgiving sun that was for FIU football. This was, right in their faces for most of short of a massive upset, the the game. best possible outcome for the Athletics Department, as the A SOMBER MOOD team played proud, hard and During the third quarter, showed the fan base there is a the stands were rocking more reason to keep coming back. than ever before and the team Saturday’s game was a was rolling, until the tragic victory that won’t show up neck injury to USF lineback- in a box score. It will instead er, Bruce Mompremier. lead to a renewed interest in While most of those in the program and a new sense attendance were respect- of pride for many students. able and concerned, a small Garcia can defi nitely put this faction of the crowd took it one in the win column for the

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Broadway Across America paves SHOOTING FOR STRIPES way for child actors to thrive

NELSON HERNANDEZ Across America Jennifer Sierra- The kids have their parents bring Staff Writer Gobbelaar has made it very clear as them to the theater, sign a waiver, to what the prospective child actors have their headshots taken and get Any parents seeking to make would be facing in their mass audi- a chance to bring a classic musi- their child an orphan? As disturb- tion call. cal from Broadway to their part of ing of a question as this may seem, “We’re looking for six children, town. it may very well make your child a eight to twelve years of age to be There has been a level of excite- celebrity. members of an ensemble,” she ment and anticipation in this particu- Broadway Across America is said. lar production. seeking potential orphans for a The auditions are being held on “This is the fi rst production of production of the classic musical Sunday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. at the ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ that “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” based Broward Center for the Perform- Broadway Across America is under- on the story by famed “James Bond” ing Arts. It seems as if the children taking, ever. It’s something that I’ve author Ian Fleming. would be lost in the ebb and fl ow of kept with me because it brings out The tale of whimsical adventures a major production and cattle call, the child in me, along with anyone in and childhood fantasies is coming to but the purpose of the auditions was the audience, whether you’re two or life in this off-Broadway production, made explicitly clear. 92,” Sierra-Gobbelaar said. but it features the fl are and unpre- “This is not an audition to seek The musical premieres Nov. 18 dictability of a Broadway show on out a particular talent. We are setting and runs through Nov. 30 at the the run throughout various states. up an opportunity for the children Broward Center and seems focused Most important to note is the fact to have an experience, get their feet on preserving the beauty and charm FRANKIE TABOAS/THE BEACON that this will be the opening leg of wet and add to a résumé while expe- of the original production for a new LINE ‘EM UP: Freshman Lidia Bojorge (center) and freshman Nel- the tour across America. riencing the thrill of performing,” audience and, more importantly, a son Lopez (right) play pool in the Porter Davis Game Room. Spokesperson for Broadway Sierra-Gobbelaar said. new generation of fans. Latin fraternity embodies spirit of brotherhood

Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fra- that stood out among them. the other pledges to come out to the Right now, they have 12 active The Lambdas also host many ternity Inc., was founded Onix Salva, a senior other organizations on campus and brothers. fundraising events, which include liberal arts major at FIU prove they made it. Santana’s pledge master, Robert attending sports events where they on Dec. 1, 1975 at Kean GREEK LIFE College. who is also a member of He explained how the Lambdas Melo, a junior international busi- have a stand and sell food and It is the fi rst latin fra- Kappa Alpha Psi, Frater- were the fi rst organization to start ness major and vice president of drinks. ternity in the United States nity Inc. and keeper of saluting. Saluting is an art form Lambda Theta Phi at FIU, was While Lambda Theta Phi is a and the largest one in the records for his chapter, that involves both words and move- pleased with the turnout and sup- latin fraternity, they do not discrim- nation. At FIU, it is among commended the Lambdas ments to tell a story. At the probate, port of the other Lambda Theta Phi inate against any other ethnicities the founding organiza- by saying, “The show was they used this to tell the history of chapters at the probate. and welcome any male who shares tions of the Multi-Cultural really good. I liked how their chapter and fraternity. “We have a real close bond their same values. Greek Council. AMANDA I saw a lot of brothers While Santana knew several of with other Florida chapters ,” Melo Their mission statement Friday, Sept. 12 was a BATCHELOR from other schools there the brothers before he officially said. The other chapters in Florida includes: “To cultivate a spirit of proud night for the Lambda to support them. You can decided to become a Lambda, he include UM, USF, Barry, FAU, brotherhood. To value education. brothers at FIU. tell they have a very close-knit said that he ultimately decided Nova, MIU, UCF, FSU and UF. To promote unity amongst all Lati- This was the night of their fi rst brotherhood.” upon this fraternity because he You can see more of the Lamb- nos. To be proud of and to cherish probate show of the semester. Four Albert Santana, a sophomore saw that they had a really tight das this semester by attending any your heritage.” new pledges started at the begin- construction management major, brotherhood. He also stressed the of their events. Male students interested in ning of the pledge period and four was one of the pledges who came benefi ts of belonging to a smaller Coming up on Oct. 1, a found- learning more about the Lambdas crossed over. out at the probate. organization. ing fathers will be giving a speech can visit their Web site at www. Many people in the audience He became a brother about a “Everyone knows each other and in Green Library 100 at 7 p.m. and FIULambdas.com or e-mail them were impressed with the outcome week before the probate show, and you get to really know your broth- will be talking about the latiniza- at [email protected]. of the show and the brotherhood the show was a way for him and ers personally,” Santana said. tion of America. TTHISHIS WWEEKEEK OONN CCAMPUSAMPUS MONDAY • TUESDAY • WEDNESDAY• THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 22 SEPTEMBER 23 SEPTEMBER 24 SEPTEMBER 25

WHAT: Stonewall Pride Alliance WHAT: Career Services “Career Fair” WHAT: Department of Career Service WHAT: Panther Pal General Meeting WHERE: GC Ballrooms “Career Fair” WHERE: GC 305 WHERE: Everglades Hall (Lobby) WHEN: 8:00 a.m WHERE: GC Ballrooms WHEN: 12pm WHEN: 5pm WHEN: 8:00 a.m WHAT: Student Occupational Therapy WHAT: FIU Ecoists General Kick-Off Meeting WHAT: Haitian Student Organization General Association General Meeting WHAT: Music Saves Lives General Meeting WHERE: GC 140 Meeting WHERE: GC 150 WHERE: GC 305 WHEN: 3:00 p.m WHERE: Lakeview Lounges WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHEN: 12:30 p.m WHEN: TBA WHAT: Women’s Center information Session WHAT: SPC General Meeting WHAT: Yoga Club WHERE: GC 314 WHAT: Muslim Students Association General WHERE: GC 305 WHEN: 3:00 p.m Meeting WHERE: Yoga session WHEN: 3:30 p.m WHEN: GC Lawn WHERE: GC 140 WHAT: National Society of Collegiate Scholars WHEN: 2 p.m WHAT: Bahamian Student Organization WHAT: FIU Panther Promotions General WHERE: GC 314 (BSO) Meeting Meeting WHEN: 5 p.m WHAT: Preksha Meditation Club meeting WHERE: GC 340 WHERE: GC 343 WHEN: 4:00 p.m WHAT: Caribbean Student Association WHERE: GC 343 WHEN: 5 p.m WHEN: 4:00 p.m WHERE: GC 140 WHAT: Italian Club General Meeting WHAT: Leaders of Tomorrow General WHEN: 5 p.m WHERE: GC 343 Meeting WHAT: College Democrats General Meeting WHEN: 4:00 p.m WHAT: Muslim Students Association Ramadan WHERE: WHERE: GC 340 Week GC 140 WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHEN: 8 p.m WHAT: Catholic Student Union Movie WHERE: Cafeteria Annex WHERE: GC 150 WHAT: Student Alumni Association WHEN: 7:30 p.m WHAT: Chinese Club Movie Night WHEN: 7:30 p.m General Meeting WHERE: GC 150 WHERE: GC 140 WHAT: Anything Goes Anime WHEN: 7:30 p.m WHAT: Clubs Africa Meeting WHEN: 5 p.m WHERE: GC 140 WHEN: 8 p.m WHERE: WUC 159 WHAT: Grants 101 Workshop WHEN: 12 pm WHAT: SOC General Meeting WHERE: WUC 157 WHERE: WUC 150 Compiled by: Rosalyn Delgado WHEN: 8:00 a.m WHEN: 2 p.m www.fi usm.com SPORTS The Beacon – September 22, 2008 11 Stadium opener just didn’t feel real, sincere

JULIAN, page 8 Younger has an effi ciency Raiders; and I want more rating nearly twice as high as than 16,000 plus fans and televised home game in school junior Paul McCall and has a student section that I fear history…hmmm? thrown for more yards (178- won’t be fi lled for the four Was it that the Golden 174) in nearly half as many remaining home games. Panthers played way above attempts, Younger’s 29 to How much of the pro- their heads, or that the Bulls McCall’s 57. duction of this football pro- played to the level of a lower- This is an issue has been gram has been sincere? tier Sun Belt team or couldn’t hashed all season long, so I’m The change from one of handle the pressure of a team done with it for now. the most unique logos, and opening their home stadi- Second, and this is more typefaces in college athlet- um, in a ‘biggest-game-ever’ important as it relates to the ics, to something that might VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON atmosphere? off the fi eld issues at Saturday be considered more main- BROTHERHOOD: The Golden Panthers came out hand-and-hand to start the game. It was probably somewhere night’s game, particularly in stream, with a varsity font, in the middle, like all upsets the stands, and it’s a very im- and even going so far as to and close games, a combina- portant question. eliminate the Golden from Reams scores late touchdown tion of one team taking a step Was it real? Golden Panthers in the FIU back, and one taking a step for- The student enthusiasm, end zones. the fourth quarter and scored stadium was a stepping-stone ward at the same time. the crowd being into the game, Maybe I’m overreacting. FIU, page 8 their fi rst offensive touchdown for endless possibilities that Either way, there are some the whole on campus college Maybe its just one game, in the evening. on a 1-yard run by senior run- Cristobal believes he will bring assessments to be made, both atmosphere leading up to the and the team needs a little When played resumed, the ning back Julian Reams. Junior to FIU in the coming years. on and off the fi eld. game, was it all contrived? more time to develop a rap- FIU defense would still give kicker Justin Rivest added an “We’re going to be a cham- First, and I think I may How much of the pro- port with its home fans, and the USF offense problems. extra point to put the score at pionship program and I can tell have heard this before, but duction of this football game home stadium. Maybe I’m After a USF fumble was 17-9. The score was made pos- you that any day of the week, why isn’t sophomore Wayne was sincere? Maybe I’m just looking for too much to ear- overturned via a referee re- sible by a key 61-yard catch that’s we why we came here. Younger getting an opportuni- so starved and jealous of ly, but a little home grown view, Grothe was stifl ed by the by freshman T.Y. Hilton on a It has to be understood we did ty in games that are closer? the Hilltoppers and the Blue tradition would be nice. FIU defense on a fourth-and-1 throw by Younger. take over a program that was 0- from FIU’s own 1-yard line. “I had a drag route but the 12 and it does take some time. The momentum was short linebacker was sitting in the The best part about it is that no lived when USF running back middle so I kind of split in one on our staff or administra- CLASSIFIEDS Mike Ford scored his second between him and I looked at tion fears that challenge,” he touchdown on a 1-yard run at Wayne and he looked at me,” said. the start of the fourth quarter to Hilton said of the reception. USF fi nished with 321 to- FOR RENT give the Bulls a 17-0 lead. The Golden Panthers at- tal yards of offense while FIU The direction of the game tempted an onside kick for ended with 189 yards. The reversed 360 degrees in favor one last attempt to culminate Bulls had 184 rushing yards Apartment 4 Rent. 1 & 2 Bdr. Completely Remodeled, pool, gym, Sauna, Laundry on of FIU when defensive tackle the comeback but receiver A.J. and 137 passing yards while site Frank 786-262-5520 Jarvis Penerton tackled run- Love recovered for USF to seal FIU had 74 rushing yards and ning back Mike Ford in the end the game for the Bulls. 115 passing yards. Your Room Is Ready! Furnished room, bath. Short drive from campus, $500 month, zone for a safety, a move that The close loss to an unde- The Golden Panthers (0-3) $500 deposit. Includes utilities and club. INTERNET. Smoke- free. Drug- free. 305-905- cut the defi cit to 17-2 feated USF (4-0) team that are on the road next Saturday 5055. [email protected] The FIU offense came was nationally ranked in the against the Toledo Rockets at alive in the fi nal minutes of fi rst game at a new $50 million 7 p.m. Contact Us Andrew Julian Sports Director andrew.julian@fi usm.com SPORTS The Beacon – 8 www.fi usm.com September 22, 2008 HHOMEOME SSPOILERPOILER

VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON GOING DOWN: Quarterback Paul McCall gets sacked by Bulls defensive end George Selvie. McCall went 8-for-13 before being replaced by Wayne Younger in the fourth quarter. Late comeback Loss will help falls short as USF Golden Panthers dodges upset build foundation LUCA MESSINA defense that was ranked 25th exception, of course, the ones Asst. Sports Director but ultimately was replaced by he game was so much T that lead to big seasons are sophomore quarterback Wayne closer than the experts ex- only remembered by the fan In a contest fi lled with Younger who came close to pected...17-9, yet still so far bases and students. emotions and side stories, the culminating a dramatic come- from the goal, but in It’s the big road Golden Panthers fell just short back in the fourth quarter. the postgame press COMMENTARY win or home over- of a monumental upset losing The switch was made after conference, FIU time upset that the to No. 12 ranked South Florida McCall’s lone interception at head coach Mario media often remem- 17-9 in the home opener and the end of the third quarter. Cristobal put it best: bers as the moment debut of the it new on campus Even though the Golden “it puts the taste in a program begins its stadium. Panthers lost, the mood sur- your mouth.” true ascent to the top “We really played with rounding the team afterwards To build a pro- of the sport…or the everything we had today and was somber according to gram and mental- ANDREW conference…or its effort was not a question at Cristobal. ity, the leader of the JULIAN on personal heights, all,” said head coach Mario “It’s not a consolation prize, group in any en- but it’s games like Cristobal. our guys are as down as they deavor has to be able the one the Golden That effort that Cristobal could possibly be and its our to inspire his team or group to Panthers played against the was alluding to was the re- job to keep them up but it does rally around something. South Florida Bulls last lentlessness that the Golden say something,” Cristobal said. And in the case of the Saturday night that can have Panthers showed through all The Bulls got the best of the Golden Panther football team, that carry over effect, at least four quarters of play. FIU defense early with a 99- that rallying point is a taste that for this season. The FIU defense gave a yard touchdown drive that was has become almost foreign to FIU put on the kind of de- solid effort against an offense capped with a 2-yard touch- FIU on the gridiron. Winning. fensive performance that fans that was ranked 13th in the down run by running back FERNANDO GARCIA/THE BEACON Close games like this can will remember for some time Football Bowl Subdivision Mike Ford to put USF up 7-0. build a myriad of thing with- MAKING AN ADJUSTMENT: Center Brad Serini makes to come, but perhaps more and a quarterback that has been With the offense continuing in a program: confi dence, a offensive adjustment before the snap. important and pertinent to the in the same discussion as the to struggle while the defense camaraderie. development of the FIU foot- Heisman Trophy award. was once again overworked, All of this contributes to ball program, the players will USF quarterback Matt USF could not take advantage sive back Dezariah Johnson. Bruce Mompremier col- the foundation of a program remember, and carry it into Grothe fi nished 14-for-22 with of a tired FIU defense until the On his second attempt, se- lided with safety Carlton like the one Golden Panthers next week, and the remainder 137 yards and for the just the fi nal minutes of the fi rst half nior corner back Robert Williams in a collision that are attempting to build. of the season. second time in his 30-game ca- when USF was in the red zone Mitchell blocked Bonani’s left Mompremier motionless Is this a starting point for FIU proved to itself that reer, he did not throw or rush and leading 10-0. kick, keeping the score at 10- for several minutes. After a something big, or just another it could hang with the best for a touchdown. He was also Kicker Maikon Bonani, 0 at halftime. 20-minute delay, he was air- brick in the campaign? in the country on any given sacked twice by a pesky FIU who launched a game-winner The second half was lifted to Jackson Memorial How often has a close night ... when it’s at home defense. for USF against Kansas on marked by close-knit game Hospital. According to fi us- home loss to a major home op- … and opening its new sta- For the Golden Panthers, Sept. 12, missed a fi eld goal and a scaring moment occur- ports.com, he regained feel- ponent lead to big things in a dium…in the fi rst nationally junior quarterback Paul but was awarded a second ring in the third quarter. ing in his arms and legs later season? McCall did all he could to chance after a roughing the Bulls’ senior line- Not too much that people avoid an overwhelming USF kicker penalty by junior defen- backer and Miami native FIU, page 7 remember, but this might be an JULIAN, page 7