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This work is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections and University Archives at FIU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aP nther Press (formerly The Beacon) by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 24, Issue 83 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Low-key graduation ceremony for ‘invisible’ students SIMONE GARVEY-EWAN nity. The Medical Student Gay Straight Alli- Contributing Writer ance is an organization who is in the process of becoming more involved with the ceremony, FIU’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender according to Vega. and Queer Allies Organization is going further “LGBQTA students face a lot of discrimina- than just changing their profile pictures. tion and bullying. At times they are disowned by They’re hosting a Lavender Graduation for their family and alienated by colleagues. Living students of the LGBTQA recognized for their with such a burden is a huge weight on an indi- academic achievements, leadership and volunteer vidual’s shoulders and graduating from college is work to the general and FIU community. very admirable,” said Stonewall Pride Alliance’s “LGBTQA students are invisible here on President Andrew Becerra-Mendheim, a junior campus,” said Gisela Vega, associate director of political science and international relations major. LGBTQA and organizer of the Lavender Gradua- Becerra-Mendheim said LGBQTA students tion. “We want them to know that we care.” deserve recognition for their accomplishments Vega said that it is important to have a celebra- since general student activities do not usually tion that will recognize individuals outside of the acknowledge them. regular graduating class for their achievements. “This way, they know that they are special and Charkivia Lovett, a graduate student and that they are accepted,” said Becerra-Mendheim. assistant for LGBTQA, said that students need June is typically the nationwide Gay Pride a support system and the Lavender Graduation Month but since school is not in session at this ceremony provides students with the perfect one. time, FIU has decided to denote April as being the “I recommend every LGBTQA student to month where LGBTQA events will take place in participate in this ceremony,” said Lovett. honor of gay pride. The ceremony is sponsored by organizations The ceremony will take place Thursday, April Alfonso Yec/The Beacon including the Stonewall Pride Alliance, Advocacy 11, 2013 at 4 p.m. in Graham Center Room 243. Coalition and Delta Lambda Phi -- a predomi- Freshman Justin Santoli, a GLBT advocate, recruits Denielle Alto as a supporter on nantly gay, bisexual and progressive male frater- [email protected] ‘National Coming Out Day.’ University provost welcomes fourth faculty fellow

JOSEFINE GYLLENSPORRE She came here as director of the help explain it to the faculty and “This would give her the Wartzok. Contributing Writer School of Music. She has also obviously within that they do a lot University-wide experience in Wartzok said that although served as president of UFF,” said of projects. The biggest thing is to academic administration, which Wilson will serve an essential On Aug. 12, 2013, the Provost’s Wartzok. make sure that on both sides we I think will be beneficial for her role as a linking device between Office will welcome Kathleen Wartzok sees the transition recognize what the other group is personally and for when she goes University administration and Wilson as its new Faculty Fellow. in a positive light, where a new doing, ” said Wartzok. back to the faculty and takes faculty, he will also look to her According to Provost Douglas professor will get the opportunity The University has seen three that perspective with her,” said for advice. Wartzok, Wilson’s professional to understand the inner workings previous fellows. The Faculty Wartzok. “There are always several background makes her an excel- of the administration on campus Fellow program accepts only one University administration tradeoffs and decisions one has lent candidate for the position. and cascade down this informa- professor per three-year term. -- in particular the Office of the to make between what we would Wilson is a senator at the tion to faculty colleagues. “I think it’s been very Provost -- is engaged in efforts like to do and what we can actu- United Faculty of Florida and Wartzok said Wilson’s new successful. It’s helped me to improve the rate and speed of ally do with the money that’s associate director of the FIU’s position will ease communication immensely but I also think that college graduates. available and so I will look to her School of Music. She has bache- between the administration and it’s helped relationships with the “Everyone in this office has for advice,” said Wartzok. lors, masters and doctoral degrees faculty. faculty,” said Wartzok. that as a very important focus. Wilson was unavailable for in music related fields. “The other side of it is for Wartzok said that although the We also have goals for improving comment as of press time for this “She brings a lot of experience the faculty fellow to understand fellowship is an administrative our research profile and she will story. to the table already because she more of the operations of the role, it will be beneficial when the help us out as we think of other has served administrative roles. Provost’s office so that they can candidate returns as faculty. ways of supporting faculty,” said [email protected] Health fee to increase by 2.84 percent next year

ALYSSA ELSO Services asked for a present at the meeting services will include a rise “In order to meet the uation time. Staff Writer 2.84 percent increase, as provided positive feedback in nurses’ salaries, around- accreditation compliance, “They will by adhering opposed to the 5 percent prompting the committee to the-clock clinical service, we will contract out an to the national best prac- The health fee increase they could have approve the increase. increased physician hours at after hours service that will tices standard of 300 committee passed an 2.84 asked for,” said Andrew “Ten dollars isn’t much the Biscayne Bay Campus, provide students with 24/7 students to each disability percent health fee increase Black, assistant director of of an increase for all of funding to provide Health health service,” said Oscar consultant ratio as opposed on March 28 to student affairs for Recre- the new services that they Campus 20/20 Suicide Loynaz, director of Univer- to the current 400 to 1,” Student Health Services ational Services and are going to provide,” said Prevention along with sity Health Services. Black said. in providing better health- member of the committee. Ashley Aguiar, sopho- threat assessment planning, Students with disabil- This is the first time in care to students. The new “The 2.84 percent increase more architecture major. piloting an emergency fund ities will benefit from three years that the health services will be offered in will approximately amount “I’m usually on campus for students with psycho- the increase because the fee is being increased, the summer semester with to $10.50 per student, per until really late, and having tropic medication needs and Disability Resource Center helping to fund many new another $10.50 tacked on semester.” the option to get 24/7 an additional wellness coor- will be hiring an additional services to further benefit to the health fee students The Committee passed care would be extremely dinator position that will disability consultant to help student health care. already pay. the increase in a 6-0 unan- beneficial.” focus on strategic program track student academic “University Health imous vote. Students According to Black, new planning. process and improve grad- [email protected] 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, April 10, 2013 NEWS www.fiusm.com

2012-2013 SGC-MMC SENATOR CANDIDATE PLATFORMS

College of Arts & Sciences College of Business Honors College funding; graduate funding is paramount for most students at this level. ----Desmond Gustavo Petit ----James Harden ----Raul Alvarez I want to attract more students to One of the biggest issues continues to The most pressing issue in the Honors ----Saman Sargolzaei other majors within the college, be a voice for those with online classes;I College is the lack of funding from the One of the most important issue facing bring more internships/career fairs created activity and service fee. In 2012, the graduate students is to find an ideal job for Arts and Science majors, bring a committee in my first year in SGA and Honors College received only $8,000 to follow with their interests and skills. more advisers to over selected would like to see it function in helping out of its requested $20,650. I, as the We aim to facilitate the tools and skills majors, and to promote more student resolve online class issues. Also, Honors senator, made a full plea and required for graduate students to better student involvement with different meeting with local business leaders to presentation during the budget hearings fulfill their future career requirements. organizations on campus. have opinions on how the real world on why the Honors College is such a works is something that students look for. valuable asset to the university and why it ----Svetlana V. Tyutina ----Orlando Crespo deserves more funding. I will promote academic excellence and I would also produce policies ----Nick Aquart leadership among graduate students by that would help students with If elected I would organize events that At-Large helping graduate students to get more printing and other costs as well as would expose all business students to external and internal funding, as well as ----Javier Navas extracurricular programs particularly the variety of business organization on to find external scholarships and fellow- appealing to the students of the campus. Moreover, the one tool that I want to implement a new shuttle system ships. I will enhance the non-academic College of Arts & Sciences. I nearly each and every business uses is to compliment the CATS shuttle system in life of graduate students, including fam- believe an important issue facing Microsoft Excel and I strongly believe order to provide students more access to ily-oriented events. I will carry out both students of the College of Arts & that students, myself included, would the surrounding community. Additionally, academic and non-academic projects Sciences is developing what is benefit from having a week of free Excel as more classes are added to accommo- in collaboration with other, especially necessary to find a secure job in the workshops each semester. date the increase in student population, Miami-based universities. I will increase workforce. it would benefit students to have more the participation of Graduate Students access to the faculty evaluations taken in FIU events. ----James A D’Cruz Lower-division at the end of the semester and placing SGA’s lack of transparency as them on the FIU SGA website in order to College of Education ----Mary Corbin assist students in deciding which class to perceived by the whole student ----Chanel Simmons The most important issue facing lower-di- choose. body has discouraged a healthy The most important issue facing the relationship between itself and vision students is lack of knowledge and involvement. I think it is very important Graduate Senators College of Education students would be the student body as a whole. As the establishment of field hours between a senator, I will work with other for students to know what is happening with their school and student government. ----Janiel Francisco Vargas Miami-Dade and Broward County. senators within SGA to implement a As their advocate for SGA, I will work Having faculty, staff, and administration forum through which students may I want the lower-division students to feel comfortable with talking to me about side-by-side with the University Graduate see the accomplishments we achieve voice their concerns directly to their School in order to make sure that all of in spite of the challenges we may face, representatives. issues they may have or just with asking me simple questions. their needs are addressed, and that all would bring awareness to the overload of their inquiries are answered as well. of field placement hours at FIU. ----Nicole Buchely The most important issue for my constitu- I would like to offer more test ents is funding, funding, and even more ----Javier Morales preparation for graduate entry One of the most important issues facing exams such as the LSAT and MCAT. These platforms are based on a questionnaire sent to senatorial students is graduating on time. I feel I would also like to have interview candidates. Candidates who are not included did not the Graduate Success Initiative, and its workshops for those students who respond to the questionnaire. tools, should be marketed better to the apply to graduate institutions. entire student body. The Beacon reserves the right to edit for style, clarity, and content.

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appropriated by student government. (behind). Contact Us Michae Baisden Opinion Editor [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 3 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, April 10, 2013 A little too trusting with our valuables A financial burden JUNETTE REYES perhaps, as a student body, are some areas on campus, she would not feel comfort- Staff Writer some of us are probably too such as the Green Library able leaving her belongings trustful of others, despite that have posters on the with that person. for students Within any given week, not knowing them at all. wall clearly directing us to Junior English major Snoop Dogg said it best back in ‘92, “everybody got I am asked to watch some- I do not know if it is a be more cautious with our Selena Peraza, on the other they cups but they ain’t chipped in.” one’s belongings while they sense of camaraderie since belongings due to a promi- hand, is a little bit more The people with their cups not chipping in are dual go to the bathroom. Mind we are all students of FIU, nent streak of laptop theft. trusting of others and says enrollments students, students in high school that are you, we both are usually or the simple fact that some In my case, I rarely ever she always asks people to taking college level courses at a university or college. complete strangers to each of us just look trustworthy, ask someone to watch my watch her stuff, even if she They are exempted from paying tuition or any associ- other and are simply sharing such as myself. stuff. Even if it means losing does not know them. ated fee, and those fees are then waived at the university a bench or table. Though the idea is a little a great spot, such as the “It is usually when I go or college they attend. I honestly do not mind troublesome to me, espe- coveted tables on the first to the bathroom or do some- The waiver was implemented by the Board of Gover- watching over their belong- cially since most of the time floor of GL, I will always thing very quickly, not for nors regulation and Florida statutes, both make the cost ings but the fact that some it is some expensive type take my bag with me. Call an hour,” said Peraza. of taking college courses free for high school students me paranoid, but that is just Peraza indicates that who take dual enrollment courses in any higher educa- the way I work. she never feels as though tion institution in Florida Colleges or State University Senior psychology major she is in an environment of system. This is nothing new. Barbarita Guevara says untrustworthy people. Before this is misconstrued, dual enrollment students she typically looks at the The matter obviously are charged tuition and fees, but the waiver needs to be I do not know if it is a sense vibe of the person before varies from student to applied so the students are not held financially respon- of camaraderie or the simple determining that they are student, but I do not think sible – a technicality. And to clarify, non-dual enroll- trustworthy to watch her it would hurt to be just the ment students are allowed to register for courses first, fact that some of us just look belongings. slightest cautious from now before dual enrollment students. However, allowing “If they’re friendly and on. dual enrollment students to take free college courses at a trustworthy. engaging in conversation, I This is an era and gener- university, as a result of their “exempt” status, is a disser- would feel that I can leave ation of technology, which vice to the full-time students. my stuff with them, espe- makes us all very likely to In the past the amount of money waived from dual cially if they asked me to do possess something that is enrollment students’ fees was taken from the education the same for them before- very much desirable and and general trust fund, money generated through tuition students ask complete of technology that students hand,” said Guevara. thus more likely to be stolen. and state funds. Now the plan is to take the waiver strangers to do so baffles ask a stranger to watch over. Guevara indicates that if amount, or the total of what would have come from dual me. It does not seem to faze they come off as someone -junette.reyes@fiusm. enrollment students, from the student fees – activity and This makes me think that students, even when there randomly sitting by, then com service, health, and athletics. Just to put it into perspective, imagine someone going to a party where everyone is required to chip in for food, beverages and snacks. Now, for some reason, Misplaced blame: tuition hikes a kid is allowed to go to the party, without chipping in for anything, gets to benefit from the festivities and it is totally fine with the host. This is an issue. and lack of food options It is already a burden for students to pay tuition – not to mention that the state is currently looking at a 6 VINSON PRESSLEY com, they’re the ones who decided to like being in a desert on a horse with no percent increase – but now the full responsibility falls on Staff Writer increase FIU’s annual tuition by 15 name-empty. University students to pay for high schoolers to take the percent in 2012. What does this mean? No demand! same classes and attend the same student-fee supported FIU is my home. I love everything I know if I want my voice heard If more restaurants are added to events. Not only are students paying for it, it is coming about it: the people, the diversity, and about tuition hikes, it’s probably best to BBC, even though only a handful of out of a fee that may or may not benefit dual enrollment the opportunities. But it isn’t perfect. I address the people who make the final students will visit the cafeteria for half students. know my tuition keeps getting higher decisions and write letters and emails to the week, it would not be profitable and We’re told separate pieces of information: these and my financial aid keeps getting the good folks in viable to survive. students do and do not attend the University’s events or lower: I haven’t been able to be the “big Tallahassee and express my According to Lorvin Ramirez, assis- participate in on-campus clubs or organizations, from a balla” and “shot caller” I used to be. tant food service director, Grille Works University administrator and student government pres- I know that the Biscayne Bay used to stay open until 8 p.m. but during ident, respectively. Unfortunately, this does not change Campus, the campus I have a profound the last two hours of the shift, he said the fact that there is 7 percent less activity and service connection with, could use a couple only three to five customers would eat money to go around to the University’s student orga- more restaurants. Although these there. nizations because the dual enrollment waiver is being Although these complaints are some- complaints are sometimes Ramirez pointed out that currently, applied differently. times perceived as the plight of being an they wouldn’t have the volume of And why exactly is the University applying the FIU student, blaming the wrong people perceived as the plight students necessary to open and sustain waiver differently? As of press time, Chief Financial will not get issues resolved, something of being an FIU student, a new restaurant at BBC. Officer Kenneth Jessell still has not answered that ques- I was once guilty of. But the situation isn’t hopeless. tion. If dual enrollment students are to attend the Univer- I would get my financial aid report blaming the wrong Ramirez encouraged that students sity, they should be charged student fees like every other and realize I was going to get back less people will not get can come to dining services or directly Panther. If not that, then someone – either from the money and would fight back the urge to to him and make suggestions on what legislature or the University – needs to make sure only kick down the door of the financial aid issues resolved. they want to see on the menu and if non-dual enrollment students take advantage of what office and demand what happened? But possible, they will make it happen. the student fees provide. Just because these high school then I’d be thankful for the blessing to Ramirez said that recently a student students are not paying for tuition doesn’t mean that the even attend college. sentiment. suggested quinoa and it made it to the problem goes away. However, I did blame financial aid Another common complaint is that menu. So although we may not have At the end of the day, the question is whether or not for the increase and that’s not accurate: BBC does not have enough food options more restaurants, at least I can pitch these students are bringing anything to FIU. They could it’s not FIU’s financial aid office, SGA or variety but there’s a reason for this some ideas and maybe even get it on the possibly be future students. They could recommend the or even Mark B. Rosenberg who ulti- and ironically, in a way it’s our fault. menu, create a demand and things will University to their friends. They could be in the mindset mately decides to increase our tuition, it Come to BBC during the evening start happening. of being “Worlds Ahead” for all we know – but we is the Florida Board of Governors. hours or on a Thursday or Friday and it don’t. It’s a maybe game. It’s a gamble. A gamble that According to miami.cbslocal. is a ghost town; I hate to say it but it is [email protected] current students should not have to pay for.

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CONSUELO NARANJO Fulbright not just an academic Staff Writer program where students can acquire knowledge, but also as a program Some of the most brilliant FIU that promotes mutual under- Fulbright students and alumnae standing between cultures through participated on a three day meeting, education and communication – the from April 5 to April 7, in St. main objective of Fulbright. Augustine, Fla. for the commem- “Knowledge without under- oration of Juan Ponce de Leon – standing creates tragedies. a Spanish explorer who arrived to Fulbright reunions are amazing one of the oldest cities in the United and necessary opportunities where States 500 years ago. students can appreciate and share The Fulbright Scholar Program, new cultures, languages and established in 1946 by Senator J. different points of views,” Mendez William Fulbright from Arkansas, said. is one of the most prestigious Flagler College in St. Augus- academic grants which provides tine was a Florida co-sponsor of the funding for vivid minds from all weekend’s events. around the world in the science, William T. Abare, Jr., presi- education and arts fields. dent of Flagler College, Thomas The following five FIU Fulbright Graham, professor of history at graduate representatives attended Flagler College and Jesus Mendez to St. Augustine events: Ziyad addressed the 500th anniversary Ben Taleb, public health major of St. Augustine history. Betty (Libya); Nicolás Terradas, inter- Castor, member of the J. William national relations major (Argen- Fulbright Foreign Scholarship tina); Juan Sebastián Betancourt, Board and former Florida commis- business major (Colombia); Anas sioner of education, and Shaz Akram, director of chapter rela- Salah Eddin, electrical engineering Photo Courtesy of Juan Sebastián Betancourt/The Beacon major (Syria); and Valerie Pelletier, tions of the Fulbright Association public health major (Haiti). in Washington, D.C, welcomed Nicolás Terradas, FIU- Fulbright International Relations graduate and Jesus Mendez, Vice President They were invited by the Fulbrighters by presenting the of the South Florida Chapter, met at the Markland House, a historic mansion in St. Augustine. Fulbright Association, a private organization’s goals, recognitions nonprofit organization with -chap and personal experiences. understanding. I have meet people sand grants every year, available research abroad. ters in North, Central and South Nicolás Terradas, FIU Fulbright from all around the world; without in over 155 countries all over the Florida International University Florida. This society was estab- international relations grad- this study abroad grant, I won’t world. FIU students have been the has approximately 50,000 students, lished by Fulbright Scholars uate, shared the importance of ever will able to.” proud recipients of these presti- most with an international back- Program alumni, enabling the Fulbright program and how The students, alumni and partic- gious awards. ground, and has been a successful supporters of international educa- this opportunity has impacted ipants visited historical venues According to the Fulbright academic entity for the Fulbright tion to learn more about St. Augus- his personal life and professional such as the Hotel Ponce de Leon association in 2012-2013, Florida Scholarship Program. tine’s history by attending confer- career. building of Flagler College, the welcomed 60 foreign Fulbright “FIU is growing extremely fast. ences, touring the city and inter- “Fulbright has changed my life Castillo de San Marcos, St. George students from 25 different coun- It has well-known and globally acting with other Fulbrighters from completely. This program just not Street, Markland House and the tries. Also, during 2012-2013, recognized academic programs that Florida universities. gave me the opportunity to study Colonial Quarter while enjoying a total of 61 students attending attract students from the five conti- Jesus Mendez, vice president in a country where the highest the town’s cuisine and receptions. Florida universities received nents,” Mendez said. of the South Florida Chapter of the academic standards resided, but The Fulbright U.S. Student Fulbright Scholarship grants to Fulbright Association, describes also allowed me to obtain cultural Program awards over one thou- study and organize academic [email protected] 80’s flashback with The Mary Onettes

HECTOR MOJENA newfound aesthetic Waves” similarly mines “Tears” a sense of wistful- reference points across an tracks that slow the album’s Columnist grounding, showing their decades-old pop music ness that would normally album of often atmospheric momentum. own affection for the trends without the ironic be lost in today’s meta-pop and exuberant pop. Though certainly not Over the course of three chintzy marimba rhythms showboating that currently landscape. The welcome levity in without their charms, these albums and a handful of and chorus effected guitar marks much of the inde- “Black Sunset” mean- the band’s music alas does songs seem to indicate a EP’s, The Mary Onettes leads that represent 80’s pendent music landscape. while borrows from the not extend throughout the reluctance on the band’s have maintained a steady pop music cliches (think Their refreshingly skittering poly-rhythms of album’s less accomplished part to fully embrace the and often satisfying output “Africa” by Toto) better sincere (and somewhat Michael Jackson’s “Wanna second half. stylistic shifts found in indebted to the somnam- Be Starting Somethin’” for Ballad “Don’t Forget (to standouts like “Black bulant tones and heavily an elastic piece of piano-led Forget about Me)” fulfills Sunset.” affected jangle of priors pop bolstered by one of the all the over-cooked solem- The fact that that the like The Smiths, Felt, most uncharacteristically nity that its title conveys, record does not fall flat insert-any-C86-band here. With their latest record, bouncy bass riffs heard yet trading in upbeat pop despite this is a testa- From their self-titled on a Mary Onettes record. maneuvers for a tiring ment to how enjoyable the effort through “Islands,” The Mary Onettes have The stylistic reinven- retread of the overcast, C86 skilled pop craft of “Hit the the band’s anglophilia skillfully condensed the tion on display here is not pop that typified much of Waves” can be. has gradually tempered, totally unexpected: some “Islands.” An uneven second-half and their latest, “Hit the disparate sounds of 80’s of the most intriguing “Unblessed” mean- notwithstanding, the band Waves,” perhaps best tracks on their last album while fares better, with the has turned out one of the represents this, showcasing post-punk and mainstream “Islands” similarly stag- repeated refrain of “more contenders for album of the a collection of songs that synth pop into an album’s gered expectation by than just a bad dream” year. hearken back to a different employing stylistic cues lending a hook to an other- With their latest record, era of 80’s pop music, worth of rich melancholia. derived from artists as wise restrained, mid-tempo The Mary Onettes have embodying the sing-along varied as Tim Buckley and piece of atmospheric guitar skillfully condensed the harmonies and reverb-rich Duran Duran. arpeggios and echoing disparate sounds of 80’s production flourishes of The major difference vocals. post-punk and mainstream 80’s FM pop standbys. resides in how confi- It’s tracks like these that synth pop into an album’s First single “Hit the than most bands claiming bizarre) lyrical approach dent and assured “Hit the hearken back to The Mary worth of rich melancholia. Waves” acts as a fitting to emulate them. allows unabashed Hall and Waves” sounds in compar- Onettes’ first two records summation of the band’s The rest of “Hit the Oates-level pop gems like ison, effortlessly mixing and, incidentally, it’s these [email protected] www.fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Wednesday, April 10, 2013 5 Robotics and hardware at The LAB Miami nce a month, a group of with demonstrating one of their technology professionals, prototypes. The prototype shown entrepreneursO and students at the event was a robot that was meet to discuss controlled using the users move- COLUMNIST different topics ments and vision. The future of related to tech- that project is to create a mobile nology or entre- robotic unit controlled remotely preneurship. This via motion capture and VR. group is called The Discovery Lab team RefreshMiami, demonstrated how the robot can a not for profit currently move its arms using LUIS BOLANOS group dedicated input from Microsoft’s Kinect to providing sensor, as well as moving its head “educational content focused on using a VR headset. the technological and entrepre- At the end of the presenta- neurial communities.” tions, Peter Martinez, a co-di- A RefreshMiami event recently rector of RefreshMiami, added passed, focusing on “Hardware to the presentations by demon- Hacking and Robotics.” strating the ease of operating a Despite not having any experi- device such as a Raspberry Pi, ence with such technology, it was even for those with little to no a safe bet to go to the event, since programming experience. the presentations would be geared Luis Bolanos/The Beacon The presentations then came to towards those who’ve never dealt The FIU Discovery Lab team demonstrates the use of the Kinect sensor to control the prototype’s a close, opening up a networking in that field before. arms. opportunity for those at the event. The event was held at The The next RefreshMiami LAB Miami in Wynwood, a free food and drinks, the presen- ware hacking,” two members into using hardware, with his event will be held on April 25 coworking space geared to those tations finally began. from MakeSpace-Miami demon- work combining hardware, art at the Miami Science Museum, in the entrepreneurial and tech Since the presentations were strated examples how hardware and music. focusing on Lean Startups. community. geared towards working with hacking works. They introduced Using a Raspberry Pi, Willie Those interested in future At the event I saw many hardware and robotics, all the to the audience a device with was able to create a full album of RefreshMiami events, as well as familiar faces from previous tech presentations had something LED lights that changed colors music as well as create art using getting involved with the local scene outings, such as Super- physical to show the audience, based on music, which only the small device. tech and entrepreneurial scene, Conf and UHack. I caught up whether it was LED lights hooked required a few lines of code to Students and faculty from the are urged to check out refresh- with those who I had met before, up to a device, a Raspberry Pi (a implement. FIU Discovery Lab finished off miami.com or request to join the and met some new people at the “credit card sized computer”,) or Following the introductory the hardware presentations as RefreshMiami Facebook page. event. a robot prototype. presentation from MakeSpace, they discussed the work being After everyone enjoyed some To introduce the idea of “hard- Willie Avendeno went further done at the Discovery Lab, along [email protected] University focusing in on Cuban migration

IVAN ARDILA outside of Cuba and the “This time around we’ll of the more varied studies how it develops over time The united States, and the Contributing Writer United States. Places in continue with that tradition to be presented through through generations. World. Latin America, the Carib- because we have people the event, making it also A panel to discuss the For Cuban and Miami is quite a diverse bean and Western Europe who are very well estab- appealing to more casual film will be held after the Cuban-American people, city, and although people are some of the new desti- lished figure in the field attendees and people of no credits roll down where This is a chance to learn have migrated from a lot of nations where the migra- as well as people finishing Cuban descent. the CRI expects to have more about their history different countries, there is tion is happening now. their graduate students “I think it’s important to the presence of some of and their current situation. no denying that a majority The CRI, however, and even undergraduate acknowledge the obviously the cast, the director and Attending the confer- is of Cuban origin. isn’t nearly done arranging students presenting in the large presence of the Cuban the writer whose play the ence is free of charge for It’s no wonder then that events of this nature for the conference, so at least three community and know movie is based on. FIU students and faculty, at the University we have remaining of the semester. generations of scholars will more about them. Even if Both of these events for the general public a fee a Cuban Research Insti- From May 23 to 25, the CRI be part of this,” explained you’re not a part of it,” said are co-sponsored with the of $125 will be charged tute, a department dedi- will be holding their ninth Duany. Steiner Lukose, a sopho- cated to advancing Cuban conference on Cuban and “The migration is some- more accounting major of and Cuban-American Cuban-American studies. thing that’s still going on, Indian background. studies. Presently the CRI The largest in the Insti- people are still migrating In conjunction to the is heavily immersed in the tute’s history, the confer- from Cuba, and so people three day conference is I think it’s important to acknowledge exploration of the Cuban ence will take place in should attend these kinds a film screening at 7:30 the obviously large presence of migration. the Graham Center Ball- of event,” said Rubi p.m. on May 24. After The University recently room and will consist of 45 Bravo, sophomore busi- a second day of discus- the Cuban community and know more participated in a symposium panels and over 250 experts ness major, who considers sion, the attendees will be about them. Even if you’re not a dedicated to the discussion from United States and herself Cuban-American. treated to El Super (1979), of how the Cuban commu- other countries. “I’m a little bit of both… a humorous look at the life part of it. nities in different countries In this event, which My rhythm is Cuban, but of a Cuban family living Steiner Lukose compare to each other. will span from 8 a.m. until my habits are American,” and striving to succeed in sophomore “I think it was the first of 6 p.m., a broad array of said Bravo. “I don’t go out the United States. accounting major its kind because most of the socio-cultural, political to Cuban club for example, “It is a classic film research and teaching has and economic topics of but I act very much like a about Cubans in the United focused on Cubans in the the Cuban diaspora will be Cuban.” States,” said the director FIU African and African if pre-registered; On site United States. We wanted explored. Even though the confer- of the CRI, “I remember Diaspora Studies Program, registration, however, is to broaden the scope of the Duany considers these ence has a focus in the seeing it long long time Center for the Humanities $150. discussion to include other events as a tradition that Cuban diaspora, many ago, is a very funny, in an Urban environment, Non-FIU students will destinations for contempo- he has been part of even of the panels and experts very moving film.” The exile studies Program, and only pay a $35 fee. For rary Cuban migrants,” said before joining the FIU are going to be show- screening will provide a WPBT2. further information call Jorge Duany, director of family where he has met casing different aspects of nice a nice break from the This is an opportunity (305) 348-191 or visit the the CRI. scholars of different back- the characteristics of the discussion, but will also for anyone interested in Cuban Research Institute’s He explained that it’s grounds and different ages island. Duany also pointed add a more clear perspec- understanding the impact website: http://cri.fiu.edu. estimated that at least that share the same interest out that literature, art and tive of what life in exile that the Cuban exodus 300,000 Cubans live on Cuba and the diaspora. economy are only a few from Cuba is like and has had in South Florida, [email protected]

Pick up an application at Join The Beacon! MMC GC 210 or BBC WUC 124. Contact Us Eduardo Almaguer Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 6 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Holy Coley and the immaculate season

RUBEN PALACIOS shot, they get a little comfortable and that just Staff Writer gets me a few blocks,” Coley said. While blocking is certainly a strength, it’s It might not be a bestseller, but junior her scoring that’s made her a household name Jerica Coley’s record book is definitely a in Division I basketball. The All-American lengthy read. After another season of toppling led the nation in scoring with a school record women’s basketball records, it just got a little 26.3 points per game this past season. Coley longer. and scoring were basically synonymous this The St. Petersburg, Fla. native’s ascent in season and have been during her tenure as a basketball is well documented. A breakout in Panther. her sophomore campaign where she led her Coley broke the single-season scoring team in every statistic landed her in the national record this year, a record that stood for 31 spotlight with a Sun Belt Conference Player of years. With 840 points, Coley surpassed Karen the Year and Associated Press All-American Turnquest, who netted 820 points back in award to boot. After yet another stellar year, 1981. “It’s something to think about, it makes Coley repeated as the conference player of the it a little cooler.” Coley said about breaking a year and again received All-America honors. record that stood for so long. “It just means that the hard work during the With 2,135 career points, Coley is in sole summer kind of paid off a bit,” Coley said. possession of second place all-time at FIU. “It just keeps me focused on working hard She is just 380 points shy of first place and knowing that the work actually pays off.” is on pace to shatter the record and claim first After the stellar sophomore season, Coley, place on the all-time scoring list. with all the notoriety and hype, wasn’t sure if “It will be a big accomplishment and an she could repeat her success. She still wasn’t honor,” Coley said. “I’ll be happy because it’s as good as she wanted to be. a milestone to be the career leader in points at “I didn’t know if I could top last year, but any school.” I was hoping to improve and have a better Interestingly enough, Coley would become season,” Coley said. “I needed to get more the second Coley to lead a Florida school in mature mentally, have a better IQ of the game career points scored. Her aunt, Tamika Coley, and my shot selection needed to improve. I is the UCF women’s basketball record holder needed to be more of a leader.” for career points with 2,006. In the season opener against the Univer- The younger Coley, though, has a shot sity of North Florida, Coley showed she could to join a very rare class in women’s basket- still dominate every facet of the game by ball: the 3,000-point club. Coley sits just 865 coming up just a and a shy of a points shy of becoming the tenth woman to triple-double. score 3,000 points in a career. Coley finished the game with 21 points, The milestone would put her name next to nine rebounds and a school record nine blocks. the likes of of Baylor, Elena The nine blocks become even more remark- Delle Donne of the University of Delaware, able when Coley’s stature and position come of the University of Connecticut Beacon File Photo to mind; the point guard is just 5-foot-7. Jerica Coley capped the 2012-13 season with her second Sun Belt Conference “People just don’t expect you to block their SEE COLEY, PAGE 7 Player of the Year and another AP All-America selection. FIU prepares for Conference USA

KEVIN CASTANEDA Women’s basketball does not in a row, was the leading scorer competition,” Idom said. record, but learn Turner’s new Staff Writer have it any easier. If you include in the nation with 26 points per Men’s basketball is in a strange system. the Hilltoppers and the Blue contest. For a bit of perspective on state of mind as they head to The transfer might not be A season never really ends for Raiders, C-USA will have six just how good Coley is, C-USA’s C-USA. The team exceeded every beneficial to all sports. The base- a sport. It is simply put on hold teams next year that tallied 21 leading scorer was Jamierra expectation as they made it all ball team is halfway through the until games resume. wins or more in their previous Faulkner of the University of the way to the Sun Belt Champi- season and owns an overall record However, the offseason has season. Southern Mississippi, who aver- onship, losing to WKU by only of 18-14. They are behind fellow just as much action as the offi- “We are looking at better aged only 19 points a game. two points. They were expected to conference transfers, WKU and cial games. These actions include completion, tougher competition, The Panthers will need every finish second to last in the SBC, FAU, and would be behind three the recruitment of new players, but instead posted their first .500 other teams in the C-USA. coaches filling vacancies and season in the last 13 years. David Jervis, a hard-throwing veteran players rehabbing. The big However, all of these things left-handed pitcher, is sidelined offseason move this year includes were accomplished under first year this season because of Tommy every sport. With the exception of Head Coach Richard Pitino. Pitino John surgery. He will be spending men’s soccer that’s already there, I think next season is going to be left the team to transfer to Minne- his entire offseason rehabilitating all of the teams will be leaving the sota. Now, the team will not only his throwing arm to come back Sun Belt Conference in favor of even better for the team and indi- have to contend with the switch to stronger in hopes of bolstering the Conference USA. vidual players to get more attention. C-USA, but learning the system young rotation of FIU pitching. “We are excited. It is always of whatever new coach takes the Jervis had a contract opportu- fun to play new teams and new Scouts go where the better teams are, reins. Prior to Pitino’s departure, nity with the Atlanta Braves, but competition,” Jessica Egan said. so I am definitely excited about that. senior transfer Raymond Taylor decided that going to FIU would Egan, a redshirt sophomore, is was confident about his expecta- be a smarter choice. The transition entering a very tough conference David Jervis tions for next season. to C-USA means he and his fellow for volleyball. The C-USA had Pitcher “My expectations are to win the teammates will be on a bigger five teams with 18 or more wins FIU Baseball Conference USA outright,” Taylor stage. last season. Add the fact that the said. “To be the league champions “I think next season is going team will be followed by Western the first year in it.” to be even better for the team and Kentucky with 33 wins, and but we are ready,” said sophomore bit of Coley’s talent if they plan to Basketball isn’t the only individual players to get more Middle Tennessee with 26, to the guard Kamika Idom. overthrow Middle Tennessee, who team with a new coach. After an attention,” Jervis said. “Scouts C-USA. Only six teams in C-USA Idom’s confidence that the won the Sun Belt Championship abysmal 3-9 overall record last go where the better teams are, will have had a worse overall team is ready might stem from the this season. season, Head Coach Ron Turner so I am definitely excited about record than the 10-20 Panthers, fact that she has her cousin, Jerica “I wouldn’t say we’re keeping was hired for football. The team that.” and one of them is Florida Atlantic Coley, coming back next season. an out for them, but Middle will be using this season to not who is also transferring with FIU. Coley, an All-American two years Tennessee is always a great only turn around that terrible [email protected] www.fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7 When mediocrity becomes a good thing can’t find a real reason to be mad at sion, but admitted there was no way he but let’s not forget the rumor mill was seasons, maybe give glimpses of hope with Richard Pitino. could match Minnesota’s offer. We are churning violently in 2011 after an 8-4 a winning streak or two in their sports, IThe former FIU men’s basketball coach simply not a big budget school. season. Pittsburgh and Rutgers were and entrench themselves in Miami. By the bolted out the door less than three weeks Panther fans are now faced with an odd reportedly eyeing the South Florida native time they really become successful, it’ll after the end of a historic season, quickly dilemma. Should they wish immediate and word is he actually turned down deals. be harder to uproot them. working out a six-year, $7.2 million deal success for new coaches and risk bigger So do we want new football coach Ron Perhaps FIU won’t ever be as lucky with the University of programs with deep pockets luring them Turner to turn in an 8-4 or 9-3 season? As again to land someone like women’s COMMENTARY Minnesota. away, or cross their fingers for a mediocre improbable as that may be with the move basketball Head Coach Cindy Russo, I had a thread of hope beginning to their tenure and have them to Conference USA, if it happens, kiss who’s been at the helm since before Pitino that Pitino would remain go under the radar? Turner goodbye. was even born, but squeezing six or seven a Panther and make this I know, it’s a ludicrous question. Of We have become a step in the ladder to years out of a coach is all you can hope program relevant, well, course you want immediate success. But greater success. We sit in the lower rungs, for. for the first time ever. But recently there’s been a trend of coaches inviting anyone to give us a chance. The Panthers are eyeing a handful of hey, money talks, espe- departing after big seasons. Pitino leaves The fans don’t have terribly high potential replacements for Pitino at the EDUARDO cially when what you after leading the Panthers to their first Sun expectations. But careful now, if a coach moment of press. ALMAGUER make in five years in FIU Belt Conference championship game in does too well, they’ll leave us behind and Here’s to you, New Coach. May your is worth one year’s salary history and the first winning season in 13 continue climbing the ladder, leaving FIU first season be an average one that doesn’t in Minnesota. years. He got snapped up. to wait for the next person to take the first get anyone’s attention and will be easily I’ll give Athletics Director Pete Garcia Former football Head Coach Mario step. forgotten. some credit. He said he offered a “modest Cristobal fits this mold as well. Yes, he My suggestion is stay mediocre. Let pay raise” to Pitino at the season’s conclu- got the boot after a 3-9 season in 2012, coaches get their feet wet for a couple of [email protected] Pat Riley says Heat will be ready for playoffs

TIM REYNOLDS 2008, the end of Miami’s miser- play for. They know they have the one that had “the future” as a theme Since 1970, only four franchises AP Staff able15-win season. All that’s weapons to go out and play for it. and raised over $503,000 for South — the Lakers, Chicago, Detroit happened since is the promotion of They’re so smart as a team. They’re Florida charities — Riley seemed to and Houston — have been able to Pat Riley said he wakes up Erik Spoelstra to head coach, the getting themselves ready on their address his own future, indicating successfully defend an NBA cham- around 11 a.m. these days then acquisition of LeBron James, Chris own clock and Spo is getting them that his work in Miami is not over pionship. Miami will enter the post- heads into the office to chat with Bosh, ready the same way. They’ll be yet. season favored to become the fifth fellow Miami Heat executives Nick Ray Allen, Mike Miller, Shane ready to play.” “I just want to keep helping club on that list, which was Riley’s Arison and Andy Elisburg about Battier, Mario Chalmers and others Riley rarely gives interviews them,” Riley said. “I want keep goal when putting the core of this nothing. to play alongside Dwyane Wade, about the state of the Heat anymore, bringing in pieces that’s going to roster together in 2010. He’s lying, of course. two trips to the NBA Finals, one preferring the overwhelming complement them and hope we can At that time, he used the word There might not be anyone in championship and 288 regu- majority of the focus and spot- have one of those 10-year rides, “dynasty” when talking to season- the Miami organization who savors lar-season and playoff victories — light remain on Spoelstra and the you know? You think about every ticket holders. For the Heat to get playoff time more than Riley, the third-most in the league over that players. He issued a statement team, the Celtics in the ‘60s and there, a second straight title would Heat president with eight champion- span. through a team spokesman late last the Lakers in the ‘80s and the Bulls seem to be an obvious prerequisite. ship rings in his collection. And with And barring all-out collapse, month directed at Boston Celtics and then again the Spurs, those guys “I knew after 2008, that 15-win Miami on the cusp of setting a fran- Miami will head into the play- president of basketball operations have been together for eight, nine, season, that that was it,” Riley said. chise record for wins in a season — offs later this month as the No. 1 Danny Ainge, who chided James 10 years. “But I never realized that I would the team mark is 61, which this Heat overall seed in the league, guaran- for complaining about the way he And if we can keep this group have an opportunity to watch and club could match with a win against teed home-court advantage through is officiated. Riley’s response was together for eight, nine, 10 years, thoroughly enjoy just the players Milwaukee on Tuesday night — the NBA Finals. swift, direct and slightly profane, we’re all going to have some fun.” on the practice court, watch them Riley sounds very much like he’s “They’re ready,” said Riley, who though it served as a reminder that What happens down the road is warming up, watch them playing ready for another postseason run. sits opposite the Heat bench during there’s plenty of fire still burning secondary these days to Riley and the game, watch them celebrate, “It’s the ultimate dream for me,” home games, rarely showing any within him. the Heat, however. watch them have fun. It’s just been Riley said. “It really is.” outward signs of emotion. “They And when he met with reporters For them, the priority is right an absolute Godsend for me at this Riley last coached on April 16, know that they have something to Sunday at a Heat charity event — now. stage of my career.” Coley set for big senior season

COLEY, PAGE 6 score.” Here’s a scary thought and the all-time leader, for any opponent Coley will Jackie Stiles of Southwest face during her senior year: Missouri State. she is not satisfied with her “That’s pretty elite right game just yet and plans on there. It would be another getting better. milestone and a major “I will work out to try accomplishment,” Coley and be more efficient,” said. “I saw it on TV a Coley said. “And become couple of days ago and not more of a student of the many people have made it game so I can be smarter there. That would be great.” and be the type of player Despite the outlandish that makes people around scoring numbers, Coley them better. That will help remains adamant on us win more games.” not being tagged as just “Win more games and someone who can score. win our conference, that’s “I like to play defense, the main goal,” Coley I like to get in there and added. “I want to win rebound, I like to block our conference tourna- shots,” Coley said. “I just ment and go to the NCAA like playing basketball and Tournament.” I want to be known as a complete player who can [email protected] Contact Us Nadra Mabrouk BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Wednesday, April 10, 2013 A www.fiusm.com B Candidates see a need Baah to the Bay for more food choices on campus VINSON PRESSLEY and working with students to and programs. Staff Writer resolve this issue. She hopes to improve Azimov recognized that communication and encourage Two candidates are running “nothing is open on the week- collaboration between both to lead Student Government ends [at BBC]” and hopes that campuses. Council on a mission to bring they will be able to bring food Zhou Wu also discussed more food options to the trucks to the campus and work the transportation between Biscayne Bay Campus. with panther dining services to BBC and MMC and gave Fu Zhou Wu and Richard create more alternatives for the some suggestions on how she Azimov are running for pres- student body. would improve it. ident and vice president of “We want to form a nice “If we cannot get more SGC-BBC for the 2013-2014 partnership with Panther buses, [then maybe] we can school year and they have big Dining Services,” said have more continuous buses plans for BBC. Azimov. running during peak hours of “We share the same inter- Zhou Wu echoed her the day,” said Zhou Wu. ests to benefit the student body running mate’s sentiment. She mentioned that [and have] a strong profes- Zhou Wu pointed out that on students are concerned about sional partnership,” said weekends the only source of trying to catch the shuttle and Azimov, vice president candi- food available on campus are having to worry about seat date on why he teamed up with the vending machines, which availability; if seats are full Zhou Wu. she said really only serves then this may translate into Azimov also said Zhou candy – counterproductive for students having to miss class Wu’s goals align with his someone who works out or or events since space is limited goals. eats healthy. on the shuttle. One of the reasons Azimov Zhou Wu also mentioned Zhou Wu and Azimov is running for office is that that she wants more food have work and responsibili- he wants students to feel like available near the library. ties ahead of them if elected, Sana Ullah/The Beacon FIU is their home and to feel “It’s all about communica- but according to Azimov, one Elizabeth Gonzales, freshman studying hospitality management, holds a baby the passion that he has for the tion,” said Zhou Wu. of the goals is to help students goat by the Wolfe University Center flag pole . The Student Programming Council University. Zhou Wu is concerned remember that FIU has helped hosted its SPC Rockin’, Now Let’s Roll FIU LIVE kick-off event which included a Azimov mentioned that about the communication them become the people they petting zoo and food samples from Tijuana Flats. From April 8 to April 12, SPC will they will directly ask the between Modesto Maidique are today. be hosting several events ending on a concert featuring Travis Porter. students what food options Campus and BBC when it -vinson. they want by creating surveys comes to coordinating events [email protected] Breakthrough research method for sea turtles AILYS TOLEDO From the time a baby sea turtle culties these animals have in getting has targeted her research to sea turtles, other half is run out of NOAA. The Contributing Writer hatches until it makes its way to the there. specifically creating a solar-powered purpose of these events is really to sea, the migration stage of a young Mansfield’s lecture will highlight satellite to help scientists track the open up a community forum, rather Katherine Mansfield, a visiting turtle is an extremely tumultuous the current involvement and research hatchlings after reaching the sea. than preach to the choir,” said Elaine research associate to the School of period. A hatchling’s struggle to make methods being used in the study of sea “My goal in this event is to provide Pritzker, SEAS event coordinator. Environment, Arts and Society, will it to the sea is a difficult and poignant turtles and their quests to make it home. fun, interesting, new information on Pritzker said South Florida locals be discussing the life and history of the journey—one filled with the constant Mansfield began her work with sea turtle ecology and to broaden folks’ need to get involved by getting ocean’s most precious creature: the sea threat of predators from every source. sea turtles in 1994. Originally, Mans- understanding of sea turtle conserva- informed. turtle. From fish to raccoons, to footprints field intended to work with coral reefs tion in the Atlantic,” said Mansfield. The event will be held at 7 p.m. SEAS will feature Mansfield as and debris along the shoreline, almost and seagrass beds. While participating “What made Kate more appealing in the Luna Star Café located at 775 part of the Eat, Think and Be Merry anything can deter the way of the baby in her first internship with the Conser- to us was all her previous work for NE 125th St. in North Miami, Florida Series on Tuesday, April 16 in its sea turtles. Not much is known of the vancy of South Florida in Naples, the NOAA. She’s been a visiting research 33161. lecture “FOUND: The Sea Turtle’s whereabouts of the hatchlings once young researcher took up seasonal jobs associate for about two years; half of Lost Years.” they safely reach the sea, only the diffi- on nesting beaches. Since then, she her research is run out of FIU and the [email protected] “Iron Lady” Margaret Thatcher passes away

AARON PABON Caly-Sanchez. “She was a great lady.” Richard Beardsworth, politics and interna- was the key in introducing a series of political Staff Writer “She was a guiding figure for women to enter tional relations professor, in an email to Student and economic initiatives to reverse Britain’s politics and her leadership lead Britain through Media said, “At both national and international economic issues in the ‘80s. She focused on Baroness Margaret Hilda Thatcher, the “Iron tough times,” said College Republicans Presi- levels, Margaret Thatcher defended a set of deregulation, flexible labor markets, privatizing Lady” who led the United Kingdom as the first dent Stephen McDuffie. pro-market economic and social policies that companies in the U.K. and reduced the influence and only female prime minister, has passed away McDuffie went on to say that she wasa radically shifted political consensus towards the of trade unions. at the age of 87. strong supporter of “liberty and the freedoms of liberal right. She was a leading statesperson of Her leadership would be tested during the According to her spokesman, Lord Timothy the British people.” her time since these policies both anticipated the Falklands War, and the Cold War would help her Bell, Thatcher died “peacefully” on April 8, “All I can say is that we’ve had a great loss collapse of the Soviet empire and drove through win a third term as Prime Minister in 1983. 2013, in London after suffering a stroke. today,” wrote former president of the College a global era of neoliberal economics.” Thatcher’s funeral will take place next week. University staff have expressed sadness over Republicans Dennis Par in an email to Student Beardsworth also stated that “She remains a At the time of printing, the exact date and time Thatcher’s passing. Media. “Margaret Thatcher was my greatest key politician of our age.” is unknown. Christine Caly-Sanchez, the associate inspiration to fight for what’s right and her loss British Prime Minister David Cameron Thatcher will not have a state funeral but will director of the European Union Center of Excel- has touched many of us and brought us to tears. expressed sadness to the British Broadcasting be given military honors starting at Chapel of St. lence, was saddened to hear about Thatcher’s Her policies and leadership compelled and Corporation, stating “we have lost a great leader, Mary Undercroft at the Palace of Westminster, passing. inspired me and today I mourn for the loss of a great prime minister and a great Briton.” and ending at St Paul’s Cathedral. “She was a very important person. Every a great woman. The Iron Lady will always be Aside from being the United Kingdom’s person in Europe knew who she was” said remembered.” first and only female prime minister, Thatcher [email protected]