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Vol. 27 Issue 1 fiusm.com Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Panthers complete season in Coral Gables Region of NCAA Tournament DAVID DRUCKER until the late May contest, the Sophomore Chris Mourelle was Staff Writer University offense couldn’t get dominant, allowing six hits and [email protected] hot until it was too late. no runs through seven innings. The Panthers loaded the bases With bases loaded for the The University’s baseball in the top of the eighth with Panthers in the bottom of the team was eliminated from no outs, but Zack Soria, Julius eighth, a Josh Anderson single contention in the regional round Gaines and Edwin Rios were to left field advanced Rios of the NCAA tournament on May only able to produce two runs from third to home to give the 31 after a 4-3 loss to Columbia before the end of the inning. Panthers a one-run advantage. University. After securing a bid The Panthers fell to the Junior Austin Rodriguez would in the Coral Gables Regional by Hurricanes by a score of 6-2 in add another RBI-single to make winning the Conference USA their first meeting since 2008. the game a 2-0 contest. Solid title, the Panthers went 1-2 in “I think my guys were a little closing by junior Danny Dopico their first trip to the tournament tentative and nervous to begin ensured that the Panthers held on in five years. with. I’ve told them that you can for the victory. Errors would haunt the lose a game in the first inning, In their third and final game Panthers in their first game the fifth inning, the seventh, the of the tournament, the Panthers of the tournament against the ninth, the twelfth…. Whatever it fell in a 4-3 decision to Columbia University of Miami. Freshman might be. One of our goals today University. Krono Lescano/The Beacon Andres Nunez and the entire was to start fast pitching and The Panthers would strike Left-handed pitcher Charles Cormier tosses one through the University defense seemed hitting-wise. It just so happened first with two runs in the first plate in the latter part of the loss against the Hurricanes of the jittery as they committed three that we didn’t do that,” said Head two innings with a Rodriguez University of Miami with a score of 6-2. errors and let up six runs in the Coach Turtle Thomas. sacrifice fly and a Soria game’s first two innings. The Panthers would have a RBI-single. in two runs on a double. Paller 4-3 in the top of the eighth but Although the defense much better showing in their Columbia’s Robb Paller added another RBI on a single to could not complete the comeback collected itself in the third inning second game of the tournament would tie the game at 2-2 in the put the Lions in the lead at 4-2. to avoid elimination. and wouldn’t let up another run against East Carolina University. bottom of the third while driving The Panthers cut the lead to Board of Trustees vote to increase A&S fee PHILIPPE BUTEAU unanimously approved a December 2014, according Student Media that while seven more positions, that remain uncovered News Director five ​percent increase in the to public documents. the University has been according to Lunsford. from the initial request [email protected] morning, but it was up to Maury, who was attentive to Governor Rick He said the University’s they made in spring 2014. the full 13 ­member board unanimously reappointed Scott’s “strong message” Steven J. Green School of All of the department’s Students and staff to consider and approve in as BOT chairman, said against raising fees, they International and Public additional needs, which breathed a sigh of relief their afternoon session. however that UF’s decision also have very carefully Affairs will partner with include internships and job when the Board of Trustees Alexis Calatayud, had no bearing on his. listened to concerns of Career Services to split the placement after graduation, unanimously approved an president of the Student “I make my decisions their most important cost of another position. will cost them an extra increase to the fee that pays Government Council at based on what’s best for constituents: students. The fee increase $500,000, according to for student activities and Modesto A. Maidique students,” Maury said. “We will use the amounts to a $1.98 Gramling. organizations throughout Campus, said the Larry Lunsford, FIU’s increase to make sure increase, or $14.85 per Gramling said the the University. committee and the BOT’s vice president of Student students get good jobs,” credit hour. For FIU it increase would benefit Campus Life, Student approval shows that the Affairs, said he was Rosenberg said. “Which is means an additional $2.3 both students and the Programming councils, trustees recognize the appreciative of President one of his metrics.” million to use throughout University. Student Media, the value of student retention Mark B. Rosenberg’s Job placement is one of the University. “It would be a win-win,”­ Graham Center, Wolfe and graduation. backing of the increase. the metrics in the Board of Matilde Gramling, she said. “If students chip Center, recreation centers “That’s what this is “I’m pleased that Governors’ performance executive director of in a little bit, it provides and other departments about,” said Calatayud, President Rosenberg based funding initiative Student Affairs, said the the University with dependent on the Activity the only student who is supports the proposal,” which Scott helped launch. University has been able the programs they need and Service fee were a voting member of the Lunsford said, adding that The BOG approved the to justify that additional and hopefully gets the watching the Board of BOT. “That’s what FIU is the president made sure funding model in January needs exist to warrant the University more funding.” Trustees meeting on June about.” to put the increase on the 2014. fee increase. Gramling 3 carefully to see if they The A&S fee pays for BOT’s agenda. With the increase, said Career Services, for would get the approvals all student life related Rosenberg said to Career Services will add example, has several needs needed. organizations, clubs, Albert Maury, chairman events and buildings of the board, said to at FIU; it has stayed at Student Media that what $12.87 per credit hour helped him make his since 2012-2013.­ decision is that the increase FIU now joins the had the full support of the University of Florida as students, faculty and staff the only public university on the A&S committee. in the state system to “As a parent of a successfully lobby its BOT student, I was all in favor for an A&S fee increase. of making the student UF’s fee increase was for experience better,” Maury $0.87, bringing its A&S said to Student Media. fee total to $19.06 per “I will always support as credit hour. long as it makes economic UF President Dr. J. sense.” Bernard Machen and The BOT’s seven Vice President of Student member Academic Affairs Dave Kratzer both Policy and Student recommended the increase Affairs Committee first and their BOT approved in Krono Lescano/The Beacon 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, June 24, 2015 NEWS fiusm.com NATION & WORLD Experts predict slow BRIEFS hurricane season for

Pregnant women among those locked up in migrant family detention South Florida CAMILA FERNANDEZ stronger,” Willoughby current location, which is In Karnes City, Texas, just two hours family detention centers, but residents Staff Writer said. “But there are fewer near MMC, in 1995. from the Mexican border, several dozen and advocates say nearly a half-dozen [email protected] in total.” “The best climate migrant mothers have been locked up mothers from Guatemala and El Back at the NHC, scientists in the world are with their children as they await court Salvador have been locked up as part of Although hurricane President Barack Obama telling us that extreme hearings to determine whether they’ll the Obama administration’s aggressive experts forecasted a toured the center on weather events like be allowed to remain in the United response to last year’s surge of migrant less than active storm June 1 to receive the hurricanes are likely to States or be deported back home. families fleeing poverty and violence in season, a presidential visit annual outlook, and raise become more powerful,” Several of those women are Central America. brought more than enough awareness about the 2015 Obama said. pregnant. The detention of pregnant mothers excitement to the National hurricane season on his The president also Federal officials have said it’s adds an additional layer of complexity Hurricane Center the day second trip to Miami added why South Florida, not their objective to house pregnant to the already controversial practice of federal climate scientists within as many months. in particular, is in mothers in their newly constructed detaining mothers and children. released their annual The president was at danger when it comes to outlook. the Modesto A. Maidique unpredictable weather Forecasters said they Campus for a town hall and a world that could 430 still missing in China boat disaster expect the season, which meeting focused on be different because of More than 430 Chinese disaster, only 14 people had been officially started on June immigration which took climate change. tourists, many of them thought rescued, according to Hubei 1, to produce six to eleven place in February. “When you combine to be elderly, are still missing, province officials and the Xinhua named storms, with three The NHC shares a stronger storms with rising more than a week after their tour news service. to six becoming hurricanes. location with the Miami seas, that’s a recipe for boat sank in the Yangtze River According to state media, Of those, they predict that National Weather Service more devastating floods,” after being hit by a strong storm, there was no sign the tour boat up to two could become Forecast Office near the Obama said. possibly a tornado. was overloaded or had any record major storms packing Modesto A. Maidique However, Obama said Thousands of rescuers worked of trouble. China News Service winds of at least 111 mph. Campus. Obama toured that direct efforts of federal to find survivors, with some reported the ship had been in Forecasters have no way of the agency’s facilities on agencies like the Federal managing to extract three people service for nearly 20 years and telling in advance where – May 28 urging the public Emergency Management trapped alive in the overturned could carry up to 534 people. or if – any of those storms to prepare for a natural Agency and the National boat. But 30 hours after the might make landfall. disaster should a storm Oceanic and Atmospheric “There’s no reason make landfall. Administration, are Beloved Maggi noodles the focus of food scare in India to doubt the forecast,” said Hugh Willoughby, India’s capital recently banned well as monosodium glutamate, distinguished research the sale of a beloved instant or MSG, an additive not listed on professor in the noodle after tests determined that its packaging. University’s Department It only takes one storm to ruin your samples of the product contained The Delhi government asked of Earth and Environment. summer. higher than legal levels of lead. Nestle to withdraw all Maggi Willoughby, a 27 ­year New Delhi joined more than noodles from stores in the capital veteran of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric a dozen Indian states that have within 15 days, the Press Trust Hugh Willoughby either recalled or ordered tests in of India reported. At least four Administration before he joined the University, said Research Professor recent days on Maggi noodles, a additional states – Punjab in the Department of Earth and Environment popular brand manufactured by north and Andhra Pradesh, Tamil to Student Media that an the Swiss conglomerate Nestle, Nadu and Telangana in the south El Niño was on its way, after samples were shown to – ordered the testing of samples. but that was a good sign If Florida dodges a excellent examples of how contain high amounts of lead as to weather and climate hurricane in 2015, it will the government works scientists. mark the tenth season hands­ on for the country. He said scientists without a storm, a lucky According to the consider whether El Niño streak that officials NOAA, there is a 70 TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE is in or out when making warn may not last. The percent chance of six to predictions and a big El 2014 season churned eleven named storms, Niño is a possible sign up eight named storms. with three to six of those that South Floridians Six became hurricanes. becoming hurricanes. will avoid a storm. Only one, Gonzalo, grew Despite a relatively light But Willoughby still to a Category 4 storm – the hurricane season, Obama advised wary weather first in the Atlantic since encourages people to visit watchers to be cautious. 2011 – but it remained far the federal government’s E-BOARD AND PRODUCTION STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION “It only takes one storm from the U.S. coast. The disaster preparedness Modesto Maidique Campus: to ruin your summer,” he production hewed closely site, ready.gov. Editor in Chief Opinion Director GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5 PM said. “Hurricane Andrew to the preseason forecast, The site provides Maria Soledad Lorenzino Sam Smith (305) 348-2709 was an El Niño year.” which projected eight to 13 information on how to Photo Editor [email protected] For 2015, forecasters storms and just one or two prepare, plan and stay BBC Managing Editor Jasmine Romero based their prediction in major hurricanes. informed for emergencies. Alexandra Mosquera Biscayne Bay Campus: large part on warming Since 2008, Bell said “The best preparedness Netzkarsch Copy Editors WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5 PM Cayla Bush (305) 919-4722 waters in the Pacific NOAA forecasters have is that being taken on an Production Manager [email protected] Paige butler caused by an El Niño accurately predicted individual level,” Obama Francesca Rosario Laura Gonzalez Fax: weather pattern. five of six seasons. And said. News Director Michelle Marchante (305) 348-2712 The El Niño should limit while scientists can’t tell Nevertheless, he said Philippe Buteau drian algado hurricanes from forming in advance whether a the country is better A S Editor-in-Chief: (305) 348-1580 during the peak months storm will make landfall, prepared than ever for Recruitment Director Asst. News Directors [email protected] of the season in August, forecasters at the National the storms of today. Eshrat Nikrooye-Asli India Ferguson September and October, Hurricane Center in Miami Camila Saenz Advertising: Business Manager said Gerry Bell, NOAA’s have become far more Additional reporting (305) 348-6994 Sports Director Charlie Grau [email protected] lead forecaster. accurate in predicting a by Philippe Buteau and Alejandro Aguirre Willoughby, who was storm’s path once it forms, McClatchy Tribune. Director of Student The Beacon is published on Mondays, Wednesdays director of NOAA for Sullivan said. Media Entertainment and Fridays during the Fall and Spring semesters six years, said shear is Scientists at the center Robert Jaross and once a week during Summer B. One copy per Director person. Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon the biggest factor that presented Obama with the Adrian Herrera Asst. Director of is not responsible for the content of ads. Ad content determines a hurricane’s annual hurricane season is the sole responsibility of the company or vendor. Student Media strength. A lot of shear, he briefing in the thick walled Asst. Entertainment The Beacon is an editorially independent newspaper said, is bad for hurricanes. concrete bunker made to Alfred Soto partially funded by student and services fees that are Director appropriated by student government. He added, however, withstand heavy weather. Christopher Rodriguez that a warmer globe makes The center, which is predicting storms harder to responsible for tracking do. and predicting weather “The stronger ones get systems, moved to its Contact Us Sam Smith Opinion Director [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 3 fiusm.com Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Cosplay community harsher than critics MAYTINEE KRAMER People took pride in their cosplays, transformation filled with pride, courage Contributing Writer and rather than raiding the closet and and self-confidence. Activity and Service Fee rises - [email protected] showcasing amateur work, became very However, with the fun and games particular about their standards, judging comes the teasing and bullying, and it’s Morale shouldn’t fall To be a cosplayer is to be a fan— workmanship and presenting their best for not always from those who call us “geeks.” In a bold but expected move, the University’s something that is not that different from all to see. Within the cosplay community, the Board of Trustees made the unanimous decision those who write fan-fiction or marathon a degree of accuracy is staggering, with many to raise the Activity and Service fee on Tuesday, show they have countless times before. feeling pressured to look exactly like their June 3. The glory of it all is when a costumed character. Meeting other’s expectations The University now joins the University of fan stands before the flash of a camera, to fully capture that character’s essence Florida as the only public universities in the state recreating poses and expressions of their can be intimidating. Problems can arise to raise their A&S fee. favorite characters from movies, comic The most sincere way of being with one’s sewing machine, wigs, props, The boldness of this move comes from books, games or animations. a fan is not just be a geek, but money can be an issue or simply real life. its direct defiance of Governor Rick Scott’s However, with everything comes to be yourself. Someone who cosplays a different demand to limit raising student fees - a demand bumpy roads, and while cosplay can gender, race or body type, or not knowing universities are finding a hard time justifying. be fun, it can also be intimidating and all about the media from which they Since 2012, Scott’s tax cuts have diminished the sometimes grueling. pull their costume can also bring out the funding institutions receive from the state. The Cosplay is a contraction of the English ugliness within the community. obvious solution was for universities to increase words “costume play” and was coined by The overall issue is when other people tuition and fees. Nov Takahashi. don’t respect a cosplayer simply because Universities need money in order to function, Contrary to what most believe, cosplay Takahashi‘s original idea of cosplay they display their best. whether they get it from the state or from the did not start in Japan nor is it an original had evolved from cheap and amateur to Despite the time, dedication and students - and Scott is cutting both avenues. concept of the Japanese. The extent of high-quality and elaborate. sometimes drama that the cosplay life In our previous editorial, published on fiusm. their involvement was the development of As a fellow cosplayer, I can say that it can create, people have a right to feel com Monday, March 16, 2015, we stated “There cosplay as a hobby. is fun, but more than that, it is an element awesome. The appreciation from peers, is dissent from the Governor to these increases but Cosplay has been going on for decades, of escapism, a sense of belonging in a smiles and attention evokes motivation. no real reasoning behind it other than maintaining long before many of today’s anime- community that shares a strong bond Cosplay is more than just fun with a his political capital and using financial burden as convention fans. with similar passion and best of all, few obstacles. an excuse.” We still stand by this statement. In 1984, Nov Takahashi was sent to the it allows for creative exploration and The love for cons and cosplay is great, Students, this editorial board included, States to document the conventions, and happiness. It is indescribable magic and the most sincere way of being a fan is normally oppose tuition increases, but the A&S found that 30 years of costuming tradition slipping into a costume, transforming into not just to be a geek, but to be yourself. fee is necessary, and as the benefits offered to had exploded into something more. the very character I love. It’s a complete students grow, the fee must rise to supply every program its share. The additional $2.3 million CATS ARE IMPORTANT this increase will raise, if distributed correctly, can only help the University grow. The A&S fee is what makes the college experience positive. Of course, students come here for education, but student life is a determining factor in most people’s decision to attend a specific university. The fee pays for clubs and organizations, Career Services and the Recreation Center. So, when it’s time to pay for your classes and tuition is a little higher than before, remember that money is the reason students get free food and T-shirts in GC. It’s the reason students get to watch free movies every Friday. It’s the reason there is a plethora of student clubs and activities to choose from. What this editorial board recommends is that the student body make the most of their money. Go to Career Services and have someone look over your resume. Go to the Recreation Center and take a PantherFit class. Go to Student Programming Council movie nights and enjoy a free movie. Instead of complaining about paying an extra $2 per credit hour, students should strive to get more out of the opportunities afforded

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NADINE RODRIGUEZ For the attendees interested most in Staff Writer comics, dozens of merchandise booths FIU Students [email protected] await them, as well as events and guests Mariana including director and comic book writer, Medina This year’s Florida Supercon is taking Kevin Smith, writer Jim Shooter and artist and Tony over the Miami Beach Convention Center Juan Fernandez. Garcia work Thursday, June 25 through Sunday, June For those venturing more into anime together on 28. and animation, there are an array of their cosplay. Considered the largest convention in voice actors behind favorite childhood Below, South Florida, Supercon isn’t an event characters. Some of these are Dameon Medina makes you want to miss. Clarke who was featured in “Dragon Ball sure all the Bursting with geek culture, the Z,” Jessica DiCicco from “Adventure details are convention is going to feature guests and Time” and several actors for Funimation, right. events from multiple sources of media. the largest distributor of anime in North These include comic books, anime, America, responsible for “Dragon Ball,” animation, video games, fantasy, sci-fi, “Black Butler” and “Attack on Titan.”

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Batmans walking alongside their Robins, to a legion of Deadpools clowning around. Some may feel embarrassed for their first cosplay, but rest assured, the cosplay community that emerges every

year at Supercon is welcoming and are Nadine Rodriguez/The Beacon quick to provide advice and tips. There is even a booth at the wrestlers have even gained fans, such as convention called, “Cosplay Medics,” Supercon’s very own Joker and Lobo. where experts will help you fix your Wrestling normally happens every day at cosplay if anything goes wrong. They the convention in the evening. have a collection of tools ready at their However, the most energetic form of disposal, including hot glue guns, string entertainment happens at night when the and paint. convention shifts from a family oriented Amongst the maze of booths, food and environment to an older audience’s club. beverage sellers and people spread around the convention center, there is an artist Image Courtesy of Florida Supercon alley. This “alley” is composed of dozens Supercon’s cosplay competitions allow fans to become their favorite characters for a day. of tables loaded with original works of art, including stickers, pins, paintings, books, Considered the largest Guests related to video games, fantasy, comics, web comics, food and trinkets. convention in South Florida, sci-fi and pop culture all fall into one Some artists travel the country attending Supercon isn’t an event you genre in the schedule, therefore, the list of different conventions and some are want to miss. guests is enormous. Some of these include local. Be sure to stop by for some unique actors from “Guardians of the Galaxy,” souvenirs and gifts. “Once Upon a Time,” “The Walking Besides the main exhibition room, Dead,” “Captain America” and “Arrow.” Supercon also provides video game Besides being able to buy your favorite rooms. Some are traditional, featuring comics or shirts from your favorite movie, old-school Mortal Kombat, Tekken and With burlesque shows featuring women what truly makes Florida Supercon special Mario. Others are modern, featuring Soul dressed as DC comic girls shedding are three things: cosplayers, artists and the Calibur, Skull Girls, Call of Duty, and clothes and a black-light lit Rave, guests entertainment. League of Legends. will most likely leave the convention at Cosplay is the act of dressing up and There is even a room filled with late hours of the night.

Image Courtesy of Florida Supercon pretending to be a fictional character from computers where one can play Indie PC Whatever it may be you’re interested any media. Although it is done mainly for games. in, Supercon is definitely the place to be Director Kevin Smith will be hosting a fun, there are cosplay contests featured in Another form of entertainment next weekend. presentation at this year’s Florida Supercon. Supercon for prizes. provided without extra cost is live Ticket prices vary from $30-$85 An array of costumes grace the wrestling. Wrestlers dress up as characters depending on what type of package you and pop culture. convention center floor, ranging from and different personas. Some of these choose. The Wolfsonian hosts partnership with The Bookstore

VANESSA MARTINEZ authors and curators of the Wolfsonian. in “The Birth of Rome: Five Visions for Doors for “The Wolfsonian in the Staff Writer Every month, topics will rotate with the the Eternal City,” followed by an Italian Grove” will open on June 27, 2015 from [email protected] books being discussed. dinner served as a tribute to the Roman 6 to 10 p.m. The talk will proceed at 6:30 There will be a kickoff event this theme with live music and performances p.m. As a way to commemorate the art and June, the 27 covering a book titled, before and after the talk. FIU welcomes anyone interested in a history of the Coconut Grove community, “Myth and Machine: Art and Aviation Admission for all the talks will be wide collection of books and an organic the Wolfsonian-FIU has partnered up with in the First World War.” It focuses on free. During the events, wine and hors café to attend The Bookstore in the Grove, The Bookstore in the Grove where it will responses to WWI in the museum’s most d’oeuvres will be available. Attendees located at 3390 Mary Street #166 Coconut host a public gathering every month. recent exhibition. There will also be a will be given 15% off coupons for use at Grove, in the Mayfair. The events will revolve around talks on discussion of a compilation of essays and The Bookstore in the Grove, as well as a illustrated publications of the Wolfsonian historic artworks on Rome during Italy’s chance to win signed books which will be and include essays relevant to local interwar national consciousness found showcased. fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Wednesday, June 24, 2015 5 Summer at MMC full of fun and activities ADRIAN HERRERA who can help them do just that. The event is their education to use in the Entertainment Director free to FIU students and government agencies, workplace and make sure they [email protected] $10 for non-FIU students and $25 for career are compensated appropriately professionals. To register, visit: https://go.fiu. for their efforts. Thus Career This summer, students at FIU’s Modesto edu/2015. Services will host a Salary A. Maidique Campus will have opportunities Students looking to get some exercise and Negotiation workshop on July 9, to learn more about employment within their have fun, all while supporting at-risk youth 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. government, play softball for charity, learn can attend the Johnathan Cyprien & Friends: in GC 230. The workshop will hurricane survival skills, develop career- CYPSQUAD Charity Softball Game at FIU focus on developing the skills to bettering abilities and even get in touch with their Baseball Stadium on June 26, 2015 from 6:00 negotiate salaries, research the green-thumb. p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The game is hosted by FIU market and position themselves On June 25, the 10th Annual Federal alum and current Jacksonville Jaguar, Jonathan in the current job market. Government Statewide Conference will kick Cyprien. Proceeds will go to the CypSquad Finally, for students looking off in the Graham Center Ballrooms. The At-Risk Youth Foundation and Feed Our Blocks to get back in touch with Mother event is hosted by Career Services and will Foundation. Presale tickets are $10. Find them at Earth, the FIU Go Green Team bring representatives of various government CypSquadTickets.com. is hosting several volunteer days organizations together to discuss employment Despite several years without any significant at the FIU Nature Preserve at opportunities. Among the organizations hurricanes, Floridians need to be prepared for MMC. Students will learn more usually in attendance are FBI, CIA, the State the worst. That’s why FIU’s Wellness Center is about the local environment, Department, the military and many others. Each hosting Hurricane Cooking on July 7, 2015 from participate in the maintenance of will have representatives eager to talk with 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in GC. Students will FIU’s diverse and beautiful plant-life, and even 4:00 p.m., July 13, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 attendees about jobs and how best to apply for learn how to prepare food during a hurricane help with ecological restoration. Groups always p.m. and July 26, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 them. After the panel discussions, there will be from one of FIU’s registered dietician. meet at the north entrance, directly across the p.m. a resource fair to connect students looking for Getting a degree is only part of the battle; street from the MMC Recreation Center. government employment with a representative students seeking careers need to be able to put The dates are June 25, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to Student-produced documentary to premiere on WPBT2

ADRIAN HERRERA The film is the product of a class led by Assistant FIU’s partnership with WPBT2 gives students a Entertainment Director Professor Kate MacMillin and is the work of two semesters platform to voice their concerns on issues such as sea [email protected] worth of students venturing out into the Everglades, level rise, while earning academic credit and building up Miami Beach, the Keys and Fort Lauderdale to interview their professional portfolio as well. Thirty-three video-production students at FIU’s engineers, environmentalists, real estate professionals South Florida’s Rising Seas: Impacts will premiere on School of Journalism and Mass Communication teamed and civic leaders to spread awareness of the dangers of Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. on WPBT2 and up to create South Florida’s Rising Seas: Impact. sea level rise and how it will affect South Florida. again on Saturday, June 28 at 2:30 p.m. BBC summer activities to make students ‘happy’

LESLIE BLANCO The first event, Welcome Bash, took place in the Staff Writer Wolfe University Center’s Panther square from 11 a.m. to [email protected] 2 p.m. on Monday, June 22 welcomed new and returning students for the summer semester at BBC. Developed by Campus Life at Biscayne Bay Campus is hosting a the Student Organizations Council, there were giveaways, series of events that will take students to a bowling alley free massages, free lunch, and caricatures out on display. after they relax with some “Happy Days” and enjoy a In addition to that there was a host of organizations welcome bash. and clubs tabling to get students to come out, sign up, If students missed Welcome Bash, the first event and participate. that took place on Monday, June 22, there are two “It is an event each term that welcomes new students more events that will take place at BBC, organized by for Summer B and a welcome back for current students the Student Programming Council. One will take place so that they can get involved,” said Kaytien Franco, on Wednesday, June 24 from noon to 2 p.m. at Panther marketing assistant for BBC Campus life. Square called Happy Days. Promotion Health Services, Caribbean Student The idea was developed in order to “promote Association, Panther Power, Center for Leadership and happiness,” according to Yselande Pierre, SPC advisor Service and Florida Alternative Breaks are some of the and Campus Life assistant director. organizations that had a table at Welcome Bash in hopes “We want the students to experience happiness and of getting students involved. enjoy summer,” Pierre said. “It is an outreach to students “I think it’s a great event to lure students into a for an easy transition into the summer semester.” campus organization. It’s a great way to get people The event will have smiley face-themed decorations, It will take place on Wednesday, July 1 from 7 to 10 engaged, informed and to be apart of something and to music and refreshments. SPC staff said it is a good time p.m. at the Holiday Bowling Center, 101 E. Pembroke not feel alone,” said Kathleen Devaney, the president of for students to step out for their lunch hour and take a Rd. in Hallandale Beach. FIU’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists break between classes to relax. Since it is an off-campus event, SPC will provide and a senior in the School of Journalism and Mass “Bowling Night” will be a much more interactive and buses to transport students on a first-come first-serve Communication. engaging event, that SPC will host it. basis. Buses will depart from BBC at 6:15 p.m. at BBC. Contact Us Alejandro Aguirre Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 6 fiusm.com Wednesday, June 24, 2015 FOOTBALL Panthers give back to the South Florida community PETER HOLLAND “Its all about the kids, give back to them,” Harris Contributing Writer the Orange Bowl did a said. [email protected] tremendous job,” Turner Both Coach Turner and said. and Coach Harris also On Sunday June 14, the He also said that mention how important Orange Bowl Committee playing football at a young children safety is and how started their annual age is critical and it’s good critical it can be If it’s not Football Clinic hosted by to teach the youth players taught the proper way. the University’s Football and coaches about how to Coach Harris said that the Head Coach Ron Turner. correctly play football. the kids are growing faster The Orange Bowl Running Backs Coach and stronger knowing how Committee created the Tim Harris was also at the dangerous it can be. Coach football clinic for what is event. Turner lectured the younger called the Youth Football Harris was a former coaches on children’s Alliance, where children high school head coach at safety to make sure that 14 and younger have Booker T. High School and the their safety was their the chance to learn the is well known in the Miami foremost concern. fundamentals of football. Community. The University Athletics The whole coaching “It is awesome to be is currently ranked number staff dedicated their time able to help these kids one in the country in for the young children, and take something back community service. teaching them the basic with me with not only “I think it’s critical FIUSM Staff skills of football and how the football part, but with that these guys should FIU Football coaches hold tackling dummies to help teach proper blocking to play playing it the right hard work and dedication get involve and give back technique as offensive line coach Steve Shankweiler (dark shirt, hat) looks on. The and safe way. It was a good to the academics as well; and they see how much Panthers also held the Ron Turner Football Camp with locations at the University, turn out with hundreds of especially growing up in satisfactory they bring to at the facility and the facility of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. children registered and Miami, being in these kid’s the children,” said Coach the parents had the chance position at one point and Turner. elementary schools, time. Athletics accepted from the NCAA in early to watch their sons and how important it is to have Turner will also say that churches and children’s the Inaugural Award for June. daughters play. people in my position to the team will visit different hospital during their spare most community service FIFA SOCCER University represented in the FIFA Women’s World Cup JOSEPH BUSATTO time there in one word was dominant. of Arkansas at Little Rock, breaking the looking to make waves in the World Cup Contributing Writer According to the University’s Athletics University record for most wins in a season. this year. The 37 year olds Miraildes [email protected] archives, during her time there she scored Moreno currently plays for the Swedish Maciel Mota, known as , and 69 goals and had 27 assists. In 2007 alone, Football Club, Tyreso as of 2014. Her Vieira da Silva scored the team’s The University has once again received she broke the record for goals scored in previous clubs were ’s Ferroviaria two goals, breaking records while doing it. international recognition because of one of California, scoring 45. Once she arrived at from 2012-2013 and Foz Cataratas in 2011. Formiga’s goal in the 33 minute mark made its former athletes. Moreno is on the the University, her effect was felt. In her Her presence in the soccer world has her the oldest person to ever score a goal in world stage representing her home country 2009 junior year, she was awarded to the been felt since her youth career and it is the FIFA Women’s World Cup. of Brazil in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Sun Belt All Conference Second Team. now been in the international spotlight. At After da Silva’s penalty goal, she now Moreno joined the Brazilian national team She lead the team with seven goals, only 26 years old, her international career has scored the most goals in FIFA Women’s in her March 2013 debut. three game-winning goals and 16 points. is far from over. She has starred in 27 World Cup history. We have all witnessed Soccer has always been her passion and At the end of the year, including all Sun international games and scored two goals. underdogs come out of nowhere and make skill set. As a midfielder both for Brazil and Belt Conference games, she finished first Currently, the Brazilian National team waves in the World Cup, both for men and in her youth career at the University, she place in game-winning goals, second place is ranked seventh in the world. Moreno is women. With the leadership of Formiga, the has made an impact. in goals, and fourth in points. On Oct. 23, one of the starting midfielders. Coming off devastating da Silva, Moreno and the rest Prior to the University, she attended 2009, she scored a game-winning goal a 2-0 victory in the group stages against of the team, Brazil definitely has a chance Feather River Community College. Her off of a penalty kick against University Korea Republic, the Brazilian team is to go very far in this year’s tournament.

RUGBY Championship style mindset for Rubgy

ALANNAH ALFONSO his father’s footsteps, Velasquez roster, they went in to their next into the spring and, hopefully, Staff Writer began playing in high school season and finished third in their all the way through the National [email protected] when his school, Southwest division, but still fell short of Championship. Miami High School created a the end goal to make it into the However, when it comes POOF! team. national tournament and walk out down to it, this team is more than Captain Mateo Velasquez Velasquez has played rugby of it with the trophy in hand. yellow jerseys on the field. is already putting in the work for 6 years and has some great There’s an atmosphere of Listening to how Velasquez during these grueling summer stories. But entering into this excitement surrounding the team speaks about his team and what NOW days in hopes of having a strong season with a chip on his this year with new coach Ron this sport means to them really Rugby season this upcoming fall shoulder, this season is set to be Suarez in command. shows how strong the University HIRING and spring. one of Velasquez’s finest yet. The team has already made a Rugby club is. In his junior year, Velasquez is After such a promising huge statement this summer with This is a group of friends WRITERS poised to lead this team into the start during their fall season, a championship or bust mentality. that have each other and Rugby. national tournament next spring. delivering national heavyweight, Having won a couple That’s all these young men need, Apply at GC 210, His journey, however, started UCF, their first loss in over a tournaments already this season, but under the strong leadership long before he picked up a rugby year, their roster was decimated most recently taking home the of captain Velasquez and coach WUC 124 or ball for the Blue and Gold. with all the graduating seniors trophy from the 2015 Sunshine Suarez, come this time next His father, Carlos Velasquez, playing their last game before the State Sevens tournament, year, they plan on also having a fiusm.com. played rugby in their native spring season. the stage is set for another national trophy. country of Uruguay. Following in With a young, inexperienced dominating fall season to lead fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Wednesday, June 24, 2015 7

FOOTBALL Phil Steele puts eight Panthers on pre-season Conference USA teams PETER HOLLAND Contributing Writer received first team as a on Nov. 15. His pick six [email protected] punt return specialist and was the second longest second team as a defensive in school history. He was back, started every game then C-USA Defensive Phil Steele’s Preseason last season as a cornerback. Player of the Week. He All Conference USA He is a two time C-USA also finished the season team was announced on Defensive Player of the with eight tackles for loss, Monday. A total of eight Week and Special Team number three on the team, University football players Player of the Week, which and four sacks, number have received recognition. make him the first player four on the team. Junior tight end Jonnu in C-USA history to ever Jordan Budwig, Smith, senior cornerback did it. Leonard finished the selected as fourth team, Richard Leonard, and season with a school record started every game at two senior defensive of five , offensive guard. Ludwig ends Michael Wakefield two of which resulted in contributed with the and Denzell Perine were touchdowns. That ranked University’s record with chosen as first team him number two in C-USA 1,502 net rushing yards, All-Conference USA. and number 18 in the fourth in school history. He Sophomore linebacker nation. He also led the led the offensive line with Anthony Wint was received nation in recoveries 125.5 net yards-per-game, second team honors, and (4), including the 100 fifth best average all-time junior offensive guard yard fumble recovery for in the University and 11 Jordan Budwig, senior wide touchdown against their rushing touchdowns, tenth receiver Clinton Taylor and rival FAU, making him most in school history. senior linebacker Davison the first NCAA player He also helped the team Colimon. to do that since 1999. gain for 144 yards on started As a return specialist, he the ground and 231 yards every game last season for recorded 616 yards with through the air, scoring the panthers. He fled the only 24 attempts at kick four total touchdowns team in receiving yards return and 309 yards in against Middle Tennessee. (710), catches (61), and 13 attempts at punt return Ludwig also anchored the touchdowns (8). He also setting a school record. line against Old Dominion led the nation as a tight end He averaged 25.7 yards- on Nov. 8 when the in touchdowns, receiving per-kick return and 23.8 offensive line produced yards and receptions. He yard- per-punt return. Last 256 yards on the ground, also set the school record season against Bethune seventh in school school for tight ends in receiving Cookman, Leonard broke history. Additionally, he yards, touchdown and the University’s single contributed a season high receptions. Smith broke game record with 148 punt of 388 total yards against the previous season return yardage, third most the Monarchs. On Sept. best, which was seven in C-USA history. 13 against Pittsburgh, touchdown held by T.Y. Anthony Wint, selected he helped the Panther’s Hilton in 2011 and Corey as second team, started offense produce a season McKinnon in 2002. He was in only nine games last high 236 yards through the selected as All-American season due to his injury, air with two touchdowns. honorable mention on however, he was named to Clinton Taylor, named SI.com the C-USA Freshman Team fourth team as a punt Both defensive ends and was selected as an All return specialist, played Michael Wakefield and Conference Honorable in all 12 games for the Denzel Perine also started Mention. He was third in Panthers. Taylor averaged every game last season. the team in tackles finishing 10.4 yards-per-punt return Wakefield finished the last season with 48 total totaling 73 yards on seven season with 38 total tackles tackles (28 solo). He led returns. His career best was (26 solo) and led the team all freshmen in C-USA against Wagner on Sept. 6, in tackles for loss (14.5) in tackles , recording five averaging 23.5 yards-per- and sacks (8). While Perine or more tackles six times. return. In his career, Taylor finished last season with His career high was eight he recorded 12 returns for 40 tackles , 9.5 tackles for tackles against FAU on 121 yards (8.1 yards per loss and 6.5 sacks. He also Oct. 2. He forced a fumble return). On kickoff return, had one pass breakups, a fumble in the goal line he tallied 14 kickoff return two quarterback hurries on Nov. 15 against Middle for 287 yards in his career. and two forced . Tennessee and recovered a At receiver, he finished the Wakefield was ranked fumble against Louisville season with nine receptions number three in C-USA on Sept. 20. for 86 yards last season. in sacks and tackle for Davison Colimon, The panthers will open loss. He was also ranked selected as fourth team their season away against number 34 in the nation in at linebacker, started in UCF Golden Knights sacks-per-game (0.67). His nine games, but played in on Thursday, Sept. 3 in 14.5 tackle for loss was all 12 games. He finished Orlando. ranked sixth all-time for the season with 46 tackles, Following that will be a the University and his eight fourth in the team. He trip to Memorial Stadium sacks was ranked second recovered three fumbles on Sept. 12 as the Panthers all time. Perine was second and tied for number eight will face off with the in the team in tackles and in the nation; number Hoosiers of the University tackles for loss, and ranked two in C-USA. He was of Indiana. number 15 in C-USA. He selected in the C-USA The Panther’s home was also second in the Honorable Mention in opener won’t be until week team in sacks and ranked 2014. He recorded his three against the North ranked and number five in first career , Carolina Central Eagles on C-USA. 79 yard for touchdowns, Saturday, Sept. 19. Richard Leonard, who against Middle Tennessee Contact Us Alexandra Mosquera Netzkarsch BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Wednesday, June 24, 2015 A fiusm.com B Jefferson Joseph in Miami’s open mic scene YANELI GONZALEZ the same time. and gone since then, and they’ve Contributing Writer Soon the club decided to host had to change venues various times, [email protected] their own monthly Open Mics at but Joseph has stayed as the band’s Biscayne Bay Campus. The club bassist all these years. Life can come charging at you invites Miami singers, rappers, As for his future plans, Joseph with harsh realization when you spoken word artists and more has high aspirations. He hopes to least expect them. But that doesn’t to showcase their talents while own a record label down the road, mean they won’t change your life CREFO members snap photos and but knows there are other endeavors for the better. For Jefferson Joseph, record them. he wants to be a part of until then. sophomore, the passing of a friend CREFO worked with the “When I graduate, I want to reminded him just how short life organizers of a fashion show where leave Florida. You know, as a can be and took him on a detour Joseph met other musicians. This musician you need to get out there from a business management major led to jam sessions, which prompted and tour,” said Joseph. to being indecisive about his major invites for other events. And what’s his favorite music and then finally going after what Just a few months later, Joseph genre? he’s really passionate about - music. and the rest of those musicians “Hip Hop is my favorite because Later. he met Terry Jean and found themselves playing as The you can do so much with it. You can Johnson Atis, both seniors. They Third Party, the house band for The play something soft and jazzy, and realized that they had a lot in Imperial, an open mic at various then you can do something that’s common even though Joseph was clubs in downtown Miami. really heavy. But it’s still hip hop at a musician, Jean was a video editor, It was an eye opener for its essence,” said Joseph. and Atis a photographer. From their someone like Joseph who had never That’s exactly what The Third friendship, CREFO was born. thought twice about such events and Party does. It’s entertaining to watch “CREFO stands for Creative how they come to life. They’re one the band wait for a few seconds, Folks,” said Joseph during the step up from the underground music as they get a sense of what beat a interview. world - a good place for beginners to rapper’s running with at the moment, The three students co-founded get rid of their stage fright. then play along instinctively as if the club in the spring 2013 semester Michael Zaldua/The Beacon If you want to know when and they’ve rehearsed the song a million to connect FIU students through where these events take place, “it’s times. The passion with which they photography and videography. Jefferson Joseph performs at The Imperial. a lot of word of mouth right now,” play is extremely infectious. The idea was to support and student organizations by taking while having club members gain said Joseph. collaborate with other clubs and photos and videos of their events, more experience in these areas at Many band members have come Fitness and health during summer at BBC ALESSANDRA VASQUEZ Bootcamp, dance fusion and Insanity, Contributing Writer and different times to accommodate [email protected] busy work schedules. At MMC, group fitness classes cost As the heat of Miami rolls in and $1 for students taking summer classes. summer time begins, Biscayne Bay In order to participate in these classes, Campus students are taking vacations the fee has to be paid at signup, which or summer classes. Some work. Some can be done online at any time before do it all. 5 p.m. prior to the class start time, or There is no better time than now to in person five minutes before the class focus on health and nutrition. Consider begins. Group fitness classes have picking up a realistic nutritional a maximum number of participants routine that includes exercise. allowed, and spaces are available on a FIU offers almost every exercise first come, first serve basis. students could need in its extensive If group fitness classes are not recreational program alone. exactly up your alley, there are also intramural sports, sport clubs and

Marcia Aksu/The Beacon The fitness activities schedule has a variety of classes such as yoga, Get Fit Bootcamp, dance fusion and Insanity, and different times to accommodate busy work schedules. summer courses, exercise and the Park, which allows for more trail fast food when packing a snack from many demands associated with being hiking, camping, and watersports. home would’ve saved one some time, a college student. Apart from finding an exercise money and perhaps a pound or two in With limited time to exercise while routine that meets your fitness goals the long run.

Marcia Aksu/The Beacon on campus she chooses to train twice and can be fit into your schedule, Ultimately, however, these a week at the Miami Beach Rowing a sound nutritional plan has been changes start with you. Group fitness classes have a maximum number of participants al- Club with a community of rowers proven to positively contribute to For more information about the lowed, and spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. who take on the Indian Creek almost overall health and happiness. classes offered at the BBC Recreation every day. Getting into healthy habits can Center go to http://bbcrec.fiu.edu/ The BBC Wellness and personal training sessions. However, If traditional workouts are not for start, simply, with listening to one’s Recreational Center offers fitness there is no need to be limited to FIU, you either, there are also a number of body, such as not eating after feeling classes from midday to around 6 as there is a bigger world of physical state parks and trails. full. p.m., in addition to offering paddle wellness opportunities all over Miami. Conveniently located are trails One may also opt for simple boarding and kayaking day and night. Anabella Rodriguez, a junior around the bay in BBC, with views of changes, like avoiding foods that The fitness activities schedule has a civil engineering major at FIU, has the water and city. offer only pleasure and no nutritional variety of classes such as yoga, Get Fit been juggling work, an internship, North of BBC is Oleta River State value such as candy. Also, avoiding