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By ALEJANDRA DIAZ admitted to not having a and C. JOEL MARINO full understanding of the Editor In Chief Tibetan leader’s impor- News Editor tance, a major world celeb- rity’s visit to the campus Rain fell as the crowd was enough to make them made its way into the interested in the event. Pharmed Arena on Sept. “I was exhausted so I 22, drenching the masses couldn’t be there. But, I waiting in line since the was going to go just to say early morning hours to I saw him,” said sopho- catch a glimpse of Tenzin more Natalie Quinn. Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Acknowledging this Lama, as part of the lack of comprehension, 2004 Presidential Lecture Dr. Nathan Katz, a profes- Series. sor in the religious studies Despite his late arrival, program, opened the lec- the FIU students, fac- ture with a speech on the ulty and staff stood in importance of the Dalai the downpour, eventually Lama and his contribu- cramming into the arena tions to the global com- to fill its 2,000 plus seats, munity. record attendance for any “He is perhaps the most university community-only beloved personality in the lecture. world,” said Katz in his “The main reason I introduction. “Part of this wanted to go was because is his unique and char- it was a chance of a lifetime, ismatic personality, but something I’d probably most importantly, here in never be able to do again,” America, the Dalai Lama said freshman Mallory is a symbol, just as he is Churchill, who admitted for Tibetans...of spiritu- having minimal knowledge ality, human rights, and of the Dalai Lama’s mis- peace.” PEACEFUL WARRIOR: The 14th Dalai Lama, leader of the exiled Tibetan government, made his sion and background. Though some students second appearance at FIU with a lecture at the Pharmed Arena. GEOFF ANDERSON/SPECIAL TO THE BEACON See DALAI LAMA, page 2 Recruiters complain at BBC career fair

By MARK SCOPETTA “I’m really surprised,” said ermo Suarez, a representative lack of preparation. students to problems with the Staff Writer Colin Salmon, a representative from Walgreens. “Here, a lot “Right now, hardly anyone event’s schedule. from Sun Trust Bank. “The atti- of people are just showing up has a résumé. We have received “This event was originally Over 60 employers and vol- tude isn’t what we only one,” she planned for the 15th of Sep- unteer groups squeezed into thought it would said. tember. But because of the hur- Biscayne Bay campus’ Wolfe be. [The students] Tai’s partner, ricane, we had to postpone it.” University Center square and its really aren’t giving “Some students seemed more interesed in B e n B o l a n i o , At the entrance, Career Ser- surrounding hallways on Sept. us the impression getting their card stamped...than they were shared the feel- vices handed out blue cards to 23, presumably to accept résu- that they want to ing. “On the students who decided to partici- més and answer any questions be professionals.” [interested] in the positions I was offering.” [University Park pate in the event. If the student students might have. They were The complaint campus], students filled the majority of the squares Irene Rodriquez-Chomat mistaken seemed to be seem more pre- on the card with either the ini- Representative of Hotel Sofitel Miami Many of the companies shared by many pared; they dress tials or a sticker from employers accustomed to traditional career of the other busi- sharper and there then they received a free pizza fairs say they weren’t ready for nesses that set up tables around without a résumé.” is more traffic.” lunch. the attitude that students took the WUC. Florence Tai, a representa- Craig Cunningham, associ- This was something that towards the internship and vol- “Typically, we do the full tive from Wachovia, also found ate director of Career Services, unteer career fair. time career fair,” said Guill- herself stressed by the student’s explains the ill preparation of See CAREER FAIR, page 3 INSIDE INDEX A furry frat? Dalai Lama inspires Soccer loses home compassion opener News 2 Peculiar furry group Opinion 4 attempts to mobilize and Photos highlight His Holi- Men’s team defeated by Life 6 create unity at FIU. 6 5 cross-town rival. 11 Classifieds 2 ness’ visit to FIU. Sports 12

09-27-04.indd 1 9/25/04 12:36:12 AM 2 The Beacon – September 27, 2004 NEWS www.beaconnewspaper.com

THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS Humorous lecture surprises students MONDAY • SEPTEMBER 27 Woman in Law meeting: 5:30 p.m.- 6 p.m., From DALAI LAMA, page 1 something she will never At the core of his mes- long discourse, some stu- Green Library 132, UP. forget, felt content with sage was the Dalai Lama’s dents felt their percep- Both Katz, a follower her decision to attend the conviction that love and tion of the world celebrity of the Jewish faith, and lecture. kindness towards all human might have changed. TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 28 the Dalai Lama made note “It seemed like it was beings is the true source of “He was very happy, of their mutual friend- going to be something very personal joy. very talkative—a very Banned Books Read Out Week begins: 11 a.m.- ship, a relationship they’ve interesting, the chance to “As a human being, funny guy,” said Pino. “I 1 p.m., BBC Library. maintained since the FIU see something different,” everyone has the right to didn’t expect that at all. I Finacnial Aid forum: 4 p.m.-5 p.m., GL 165, professor first met the she said. live happily. We all have the expected an old Tibetan UP. religious leader in India At 10:45 a.m., over half right to live a happy life,” monk that could barely during the ‘70s. The two an hour later than sched- he often said. talk, and it turned out he have met on regular occa- uled, the revered leader After discussing such was quite the opposite.” WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 29 sions since then, the Dalai finally made his way unto topics as human fear, the As the crowd dispersed Banned Books Read Out Week: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Lama first visiting FIU in the stage. purpose of intelligence and from the arena, walking BBC Library. 1998 on the professor’s Smiling and shielding the ultimate worthiness of under the slowly fading Frost Art Museum’s Wednesdays After Hours: request. his eyes from the glare of kindness, he finished his showers, it was this shift of Special screening of documentary film “Once Before the actual lec- the stage lights, he sat on stay at FIU by answering perceptions that came to There was a Country: Revisiting Haiti,” MARC ture, musician Nestor a large, red couch after audience questions. some students’ minds. International Pavilion. Torres, a practicing Bud- bowing to an audience During these, he made “What I found more dhist, debuted a special that received him with reference to the idea that interesting was how per- performance in honor of wild applause and standing there may not be another sonable he was, how he THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 30 the Dalai Lama. Entitled ovation. Dalai Lama after his death, seemed real, as opposed Banned Books Read Out Week begins: 11 a.m.- “On the Sutra of the Lotus “I am always happy a fact that manifested itself to the figure I thought he 1 p.m., BBC Library. of the Wonderful Law,” to exchange words with after China’s invasion of was,” said Churchill. “I the piece featured melo- the younger generation,” Tibet forced the head of thought he’d be kind of dies inspired by Buddhist the Dalai Lama said in a state to escape to India in more rigid and business- FRIDAY • OCTOBER 1 writings. brief introduction. As he 1959 at age 24.In exile like, as opposed to a moral Women’s Soccer hosts Middle Tennesse: 7:00 As his flute played and began his lecture, “Com- since then, the spiritual person comfortable with p.m., FIU Soccer Fields. the rain tapped against passion as the Source of leader of the dispersed humor and with what he the arena, some could Happiness,” the Dalai Tibetan Buddhists has believes in.” see the Dalai Lama in the Lama looked often into often said it may be time Her assessment of the SATURDAY • OCTOBER 2 background, staring at the the crowd, delivering his for his country to one day revered icon was a simple crowd from a window. speech in a mix of Tibetan embark on a more demo- one. Football, FIU vs. Louisiana-Lafayette: 6:00 Freshman Kristin Pino, and English with a transla- cratic path. “Overall, he was just a p.m., ‘‘The Cage,’’ UP. who refered to the event as tor by his side. After hearing his hour happy man.” CLASSIFIED

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WHAT DO YOU THINK? Hip-hop phonies flood In tribute to the Dalai Lama’s appear- ance at FIU, how spiritual would you say you are? mainstream pop culture • My spirituality is a part of my everyday life; I use it By DANNY MUELA to make most of my decisions. Contributing Writer 34% • I practice some spirituality through organized The other day, my religion once a week. girlfriend and I wound up at Blockbuster. We usually • I rarely find time for spirituality/I don’t find it end up here after we have important. grown tired of eachother’s company. • Spirits? I don’t believe in ghosts. As we started looking over the new releases, one title caught my eye, the infamous Cast your vote at www.beaconnewspaper.com "You Got Served" was sitting right there. PRETTY FLY FOR A WHITE GUY?: Not so much. Everyone thinks From what I heard, the they are hip-hop these days, just ask Bruce Willis. COURTESY PHOTO WINNER & LOSER movie was so bad that the Pope declared it an affront even planning on making a with a rhyming dictionary, a to God and immediately sequel. tough and "down" attitude WINNER stormed out of the theater How can this be? How and the illusion of coming Bill Gates: According to “Forbes”, the mogul is the without even finishing his can a movie with such bad from nothing to become what biggest philanthopist in America giving away $27 billion C Goobers. writing, acting, and direction he is now. a year. $27 billion divided by 120 credits equals over 2 My morbid curiosity become so big? Now, I don’t mind hip- million tuition-free FIU students. Hmm... started acting up and I asked This then made me think hop, I just mind how all this my girlfriend if she wouldn’t of the MTV's Video Music is affecting the psyche of a lot mind watching to see how bad Awards. There was something of young people. LOSER it was. She looked at me and missing from this Year’s And by young, I don’t The Keys: After being evacuated a third time because of said “Maybe,” which is the MTV’s Video Music Awards, mean the children between Hurricane Jeanne, it is likely that Florida Key’s residents D one word that all girlfriends and that was variety. There the ages of six and twelve, are paying more for gas money than plywood. say when they start to realize were only three rock bands but teenagers and twenty- that their boyfriends have and they all performed at the something year old adults finally gone insane. same time. And they weren’t who think that all they have We kept on walking and even good. They were Jet, to do is create an image and checking out the other Hoobastank and Yellow Card, get rich. QUOTEABLES new releases. Apparently, the three bands that had big It seems as though kids will everything was sold out hits this year. Come this time eventually even stop trying at “Sometimes, it feels like this is a test of resiliancy for our except for “The Passion of next year they will all most school or anything in pursuit state. I’m proud of how people have responded...other times the Christ” and “You Got likely be performing at a of talking funny and getting a I feel like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day.” Served.” I bet that this is carwash near you. spot in “the game.” – Je b Bush, Governor of Florida, on the threat of the the only time that those two But the rest of the show Everyone thinks they are fourth hurrica ne in little over a month. movies have been mentioned was more of what “You Got hip-hop. Even Bruce Willis in the same sentence. Served” was: an attempt thinks that by kicking it with “So meone called me and said, ‘You know, you’re on the Because I didn't want to sit by MTV and other big his “boi” P. Diddy that he can New York Times best-seller list,’ and I was like, ‘is that through a movie that is fake corporations to throw hip- appear to be more in touch good?’” and just pushing a lifestyle hop in the face of viewers in with the younger people when – Pamela Anderson, actress and writer, on the success that I want no part of, I chose order to make a buck or two in fact the only young person of her new book Star: A Novel “You Got Served.” off the twelve-to-eighteen- Bruce Willis shares anything After watching this “film,” year-olds. with is Ashton Kutcher. “A lot of people come with expectations, but I have nothing I tried to figure out what They insist on being called But, you know what? Hip- to offer. I talk. I just express my feelings. I am only a man made me so angry. I mean, street smart or “gangsta,” hop makes money. going blah, blah, blah.” I have seen my fair share of when the fact is that they have Isn’t that the only reason – Dalai Lama, exiled Tibetan leader, on the anticipa- bad movies: “Judge Dredd,” no idea what real people from why any of this is still going tion felt before his speeches. “Resident Evil,” “Rocky 5” the street live like. on? If movies like “You Got and even “Street Fighter,” Hip-hop culture has Served” continue to make “Real disappointing, but you also have to believe it’s the but this was different. money then what’s going to Lords work. Maybe it wasn’t meant for us to play this game become a joke. 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Layout 9-27-04.indd 1 9/24/04 11:43:35 PM www.beaconnewspaper.com OPINION The Beacon – September 27, 2004 5 Editor feels the compas- sion, honored by Dalai Lama’s second visit

“I don’t care about my position, I consider myself just another human being. On that level, we can communicate.” His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet

By JOHN LOVELL millions. Did I even deserve to be there, Managing Editor documenting his gracious visit to my modest university. The Pharmed Arena was chilly and All of these fears were placated when quiet on the morning of Sept. 22. After Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, receiving Dalai Lama media credentials revealed himself to the crowd as a tiny and passing through a quick security bald man garbed in robes. He humbly check at 7:30 a.m., I walked into the stepped across the stage, bowed to the empty arena clenching my camera and applauding audience of over 2,000 and squinting my eyes, slightly blinded by was similarly blinded by the arena’s the bright lights and still tired from an lights. unusually early rise. I sat down in the Kneeling down on the floor amidst seat designated to me and pondered what a frenzy of photo hungry journalists, words this strange foreign man would I smiled and realized the fallacy of my bestow on us. presumptions about the Dalai Lama. The thought of it all was rather intimi- He is not a god or a prophet or even a dating. Receiving such an honorable and president; just a man with incredible will prestigious man made me feel like I simply power and a giant-sized heart. wasn’t ready. I wondered if I possessed He is the very essence of philosophy the ability to understand a man of such and his gentle words inspired me. We all importance, one of the world’s eminent share the same spirit, we all walk the same spiritual leaders and an inspiration to Earth. We are all the same people.

GRACIOUS VISIT: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama spoke at FIU on Sept. 22 to an audience of over 2,000. His lecture, entitled “Compassion The Source of Happi- ness,” touched on several topics of eastern philosophy. The Dalai Lama humbly greeted the crowd (above) and flashed a smile at photographers (middle, left). Talented flutist Nestor Torres (middle center) played one of his own compositions. President Maidique (middle, right) welcomed the Dalai Lama with warm words while students patiently watched on (below, left). Nathan Katz, professor of Religious Studies, (below, right)introduced the Dalai Lama and discussed his importance. JOHN LOVELL/THE BEACON

dali news spread.indd 1 9/24/04 11:31:14 PM September 27, 2004 WWW.BEACONNEWSPAPER.COM The Beacon - 6 Furry frenzy Animal lovers strive for recognition

By NICHOLAS J. RONDA “People see us and think we’re thing to see the fraternity and sorority raccoon or hamster or whatever,” Contributing Writer insane or calling for attention. But members dressed up as their respected said an unimpressed sophomore, Tito wearing a furry suit allows us to express animal and enjoying a furfest with us,” Santana. Being part of an organization con- our inner selves and be comfortable said Zenoj. The fact that it is even being tributes to the college experience for about who we are. Representing an First thing’s first; however, before a debated illuminates hope. many students. The most commonly animal we respect is our way,” adds furry federation can play kickball with “If you would have told me three joined by students are fraternities and Zenoj. the frat boys, they need to establish an years ago that we’d be sitting here sororities. Furry communities are quickly organization. today talking about the possibility of There are many positives to going growing globally thanks to the Inter- Although there is plenty of support forming a furry federation at school, I Greek. From their community service net. The emptiness they once felt by from furries all over, there has been would have accused you of eating silly persuits and foot loose weekend activi- the inability to share their animalistic little action taken to commence the putty from the toxic container,” said ties to their promise to better the indi- indulgences is now quenched by web- process. furry David Manzanares. vidual, being affiliated is enriching. sites and conventions held throughout Zenoj attributes the delay to the Where better to start something Not everyone however, is fit for the the world. extensive research being conducted on fresh and new than in the place that t-shirts that fraternities and sororities Conventions are what initiated all the requirements needed to form offers a new beginning in life for many give to their members. Zenjo’s idea of founding a furry fed- the federation. l i k e than South Florida. Among us live a group of folks who eration. That might not “South Florida has don’t feel like they belong no matter “I went to the Midwest FurFest be the only dilemma what it takes to be the how much diversity campus organiza- prior to my freshman year and while they face. Will other Mecca for furry federa- tions offer. To them, these groups are talking to a rabbit and squirrel I students accept such an tions in the collegiate cir- totally different species. thought to myself: organization though? cuit,” Manzanares said. This is the sentiment shared by This is awesome. Look at all these “A what? You’re “With all our diversity Okeen Zenoj and fellow Furries alike. people that are just as passionate about kidding right? Those and fashions, wearing a Zenoj is an international business this as I am. How awesome would it guys are going to get furry suit isn’t even the major and, with hope, the member of be to convene with these people not their [rears] kicked wildest thing on South a potential furries federation. just at annual conventions, but all the dressing up like a Beach.” A furry has anthropomorphic traits time?” Zenoj said. (giving human qualities or character- When arriving back into town, istics to an animal character). Bugs Zenoj contacted known furries on Bunny, Scooby Doo, Woody Wood campus. At first, there was concern Pecker, McGruff the Crime Dog, even that there might not be a strong that bird from the “Trees are Terrific” enough contingency to bring his commercials are all examples of furry idea to fruition but support quickly characters. mounted. Furries have always had an affin- “This country is founded on dreams ity for such characters. A childhood brought to life by people who nay- attachment toward a cartoon or sayes felt were ridiculous. Initially, I admiration for a particular animal they was nervous, but we received a ton of want to be is something they all share positive feedback. This is an exciting in common. time to be a furry. This thing is going For Zenoj it was his zoological to be dynamite,” Zenoj said. encounters that set him on his path The goal is to eventually organize toward being a furry. fraternities and sororities, in a similar “As a kid I lived near Metro Zoo manner. Zenoj doesn’t think a furry and I remember just sitting there federation would be competition for watching the turtles in their pen the Greeks, but “an avenue for those – incredible,” Zenoj beams. “These who have always wanted to unleash the guys are cool, calm and collected at bronco within them.” all times. They’re in no hurry and can Ideally there would be a working live longer lives than a human. That’s relationship between the Greeks and the approach I wanted toward life and furries that would enable all to pursue I feel the turtle best represents it, so a common goal of bettering society now I represent the turtle.” and other activities. Laughter and ridicule are the usual “It would be special for everyone reactions furries receive by outsiders. if all organizations would participate To the ignorant, furries are oddities in one another’s events. It would dressed up in animal suits. really put a happy face sticker on this

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LIFE!09-27-04.indd 1 9/25/04 12:39:15 AM www.beaconnewspaper.com LIFE! The Beacon – September 27,2004 7 Viktor Vaughn2: Venomous Villain Giorgi: Introducing Giorgi Hip-hop artist MFDoom explores new personality Talented young singer still has a long way to go

would move someone to every particular circum- feel anything. The song stance presented in the content was trite enough, songs. ranting over some boy This technique is not that is “bad news” in her very ingenious because first song on the CD “A it suggests and supports Boy Like That.” my notion of there being Perhaps, Giorgi’s CD hardly any distinct songs would have been done on the entire CD. justice had her CD been The songs are incred- reviewed by someone par- ibly starving for identity tial to predictable lyrics which calls into question By ELENA BELLON and poppy rhythm. Her Giorgi’s validity as an Contributing Writer second song, “If it’s too artist. Late” does not exactly Shouldn’t an artist have Giorgi presents an save the day either. some notion of unique- interesting taste of what Once again we are ness within her passions? is typical on the Miami bombarded with the Thus, I feel that when music scene. The pop unsurprising theme of new artists such as Giorgi industry has surely spread girl chasing boy or want- are introduced to the and obtained much fanfare ing his love or attention. public, one very para- throughout the decade In her third song “You” mount skill they lack and Giorgi is not mutu- there is little difference within their work is an ally exclusive of this new thematically. Still, she is a ability to produce distinc- trend. girl hungry for this special tions between separate The young singer’s someone’s love. items of their work that demo, Introducing Giorgi Because the lyrics are may render them innova- shows her vocal talent, so disappointingly dull, tive and fresh with a desire though its lyric content the demo lacks emotional for change and a refusal to DOOMSDAY: The hip-hop artist known as MFDoom, but who also answered to several is less than inspiring or content and in place of be classified. other aliases, explores a different side of himself through his latest album under the name genius. qualities that make a song Though I deeply criti- of Viktor Vaugh, entitled Venomous Villain. COURTESY PHOTO While sampling Gior- good, there are words such cize Giorgi’s taste in gi’s first few songs I was, as “angel” and “darling” music, I will not deny that her words, so dull and so his personality, MFDoom Automater. unfortunately less than that strip any possibility of lacking in emotion, flow once again appears from Interludes end and slide impressed. a deeper connection with from her mouth with a the shadows to cause chaos into each track, as samples I did not find any real the music. sound worthy of praise. as Viktor Vaughn the mys- further ponder the ques- innovation within the Her final song on the Indeed, she sings well. terious MC in Venomous tion of “Who is Viktor songs themselves and felt album is a remake of Villain. Vaughn?” The question is as though they fell flatly in Whiney Houston’s “I She has been compared to The ever-changing answered as Doom spews the all too common cate- Wanna Dance with Some- an early Beyonce, which Doom, took a different a drunken monolog about gory of this “crowd-pleas- body.” Though the words may very well be the case, direction in the creation the two on, “Doom on ing” new music phase. remain unaltered and the for I am not familiar with of this album. Vik.” I use the term “music” general rhythm is closely early recordings of the Instead of re-teaming He describes Vaughn quite loosely because similar to the original, aforementioned super- tar. up with super producer as a hungry young MC while it is, for the most there is the extra element s part, a matter of taste Though not overly soft, By JARROD MILLER-DEAN Madlib to create another willing, by hook or crook, of a faster-paced tempo. there are some standards she does possess the gift Contributing Writer MadV illiany (Stones to make his mark on hip- One noteworthy idea of coarser sound, which Throw Records 2004), hop. that should at least be is the fact that Giorgi?s would be to her benefit Clouds swell like time he left the rigorous work VV2 is cleanly pro- considered when creating style of singing does because it will provide her bomb sponges, ready to in the hands of System duced and neatly pack- new music. not change very much with a little more edge explode rain over the city. D-128, DiViNcI, Swam- aged. It almost seems too Giorgi’s demo hardly throughout the CD. She and personality when per- Thunder slashes shards of burger, Session 131 and perfect for the introverted presents itself with such sounds as though she is forming on stage. fainting light in the sky Dub-L. This virtually Doom’s usual stylings. standards or qualities that quite passionate about like razor a blade. In the unknown motley crew This fact alone coincides heart of Queens, NY lies tweaked and manipulated with rumors of Doom an abandoned warehouse. knobs and switches to having little to no input While diving deep beneath create beats so complex, on the album’s creation. It the surface, below the that only the venomous also explains the maraud of sewers and rubble lays a villain himself could deci- guest appearances by Man laboratory. pher them. Child, Carl Kavorkian, The smell of a half-dead The album opens with Poison Pen, Iz-Real and roach shriveling to a slow the introduction “Vikto- Kool Keith. death burns in an ashtray mizer.” A collage of movie Even though, the on the edge of the sound and old Fantastic Four epi- small army of MC’s spans board. Half-empty beer sodes describe the return more than half the album, bottles clump together like of Vaughn. The mystery Doom, never seizing to 40 ounce glass platoons on begins to unfold as cuts amaze, explodes in all the floor. Records swell the suggest that Doom and directions like a barrage of shelves lining the walls, the Vaughn are not the same shrapnel. access stacked skyscraper person. A bonus remix of the high in all corners of the “Vik, I thought I recog- MF Doom/Iz-Real col- lab. nized you/I thought you oration, “Pop Quiz” can In the sound booth, a were someone I knew, the be found as a secret track metal-faced figure lurks in same build…” at the end of the album. the shadows. A flutter of “Back End” introduces After releasing it on the light reveals a quick reflec- Vaughn machine gunning Mic Planet Sessions LP, tion from a metal masked lyrics over a spaced-out Doom teamed up with MC as he fades back into beat. Symbols bend and the hip-hop magazine/ the shadows, spitting sharp stretch, as sinister chimes record label, Insomniac sinister rhymes from a twinkle in and out like stars Inc. If played in a cd-rom, notebook. Is this Viktor and drums run hurdles in a mini-movie made by the Vaughn or is it MFDoom? the background. label can be viewed. Treachery is afoot. Doom later trades verses While MF Doom reaps Known for using vari- with the legendary Kool havoc, causing a cluster of ous aliases such as Zev Keith on “Doper Skill.” rhyming sprees, the only The two ride the rusty rails question that still remains Love X, King Gheedora MIAMI MAMA: Giorgi (above) is an upcoming young singer trying to climb her way and Victor Vaughn to that seem reminiscent of a is, when will he strike up the pop music ladder. Unfortunately, she has a long way to go and a lot to learn. express different sides of previous beats by Dan the next? COURTESY PHOTO

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feels and sounds like a serial. There is cliffhanger after cliff- hanger and Sky Captain’s ori- gins are never established. He just answers the call whenever evil arises and emerges in his plane from his secret lair to eradicate it. It is the inspirations of other classics, however, that are a beauty to behold; the Oz-like power behind Dr. Totenkpof’s nefarious scheme, the Metropolis-inspired city of Manhattan, the “Journey to the Center of the Earth” feel to Totenkpof’s mysteri- ous island. We will not remember the character of Sky Captain in twenty years like we remember “Indiana Jones” today but the performances in the film are very good nonetheless. Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow are particularly good with their will-they, will-they- not interactions. ROBOTS RULE: In Kerry Conran’s first film, “Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow,” Jude Law faces an army of gigantic killer robots. The Law walks away with film, made entirely using computer graphics, took Conran six years to develop. COURTESY PHOTO the better performance as he imbues Sky Captain with mechanical robots sent by the charm and innocence. Sky Captain and the World of Tommorow mysterious Dr. Totenkpof, First time director Kerry a German scientist bent on Conran wrote the script and Jude Law soars into retro computer generated action flick world domination. spent six years inventing and Dr. Totenkpof is also kid- perfecting the software needed By ARTURO SANDE maker that we are instantly napping the leading scientists to create the look and effects Contributing Writer transported to the imaginary of the time and his metal men of the film. world of the film and are are virtually indestructible. The movie was made shoot- Every once in a while a film allowed to escape and to roam It is up to Sky Captain and ing everything against a blue comes along that is unlike any free inside of it. Polly to team up and stop screen with only the actors we have seen, and for a change, Jude Law is Joe “Sky Cap- him. In the process we travel and props physically present is fun, fresh, original and does tain” Sullivan, pilot-extraor- to Nepal, Sangri-la and the on set. not take itself too seriously. dinaire and vanquisher of evil bottom of the sea. Everything else on the “Sky Captain and the World of and Gwyneth Paltrow is Polly The heroes are aided in screen, including cars, was Tomorrow” is such a film. Perkins, obsessed reporter and their plight by Franky (Ange- added later in the digital pro- First, it must be said that sometime partner-in-adven- lina Jolie), a sexy pilot and old cess. “Sky Captain and the World ture of Sky Captain. flame of Sky Captain, and Dex We can only hope this film of Tomorrow” exists as a film Does that sound like a tag- Dearborn (Giovanni Ribisi), inspires more filmmakers to because films like “Raiders of line from a ‘40s matinee serial? who built Sky Captain’s amaz- work at this level of creativity the Lost Ark” and “The Lord You are beginning to get the ing plane, along with an array and brilliance. of the Rings” trilogy exist. So idea of this movie. of super-cool, advanced weap- If more films turn out like great the passion, excitement In the film, Manhattan has ons. this one, it will be a welcomed and imagination of its film- come under attack by giant By design, the movie looks, change.

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Astrid Arraras Eric Dwyer Joyce Fine Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Arts and Sciences Education Education

When students comment in “Shock Awareness” is what Col- A literacy expert, Associate class evaluations that a par- lege of Education Assistant Prof. Prof. of Education Joyce Fine is ticular instructor’s energy and Eric Dwyer calls his 30-minute easily read by her students. style “made missing class a real Japanese immersion courses. In the classroom they disappointment,” you can be Designed to bring home to encounter an educator who sure that faculty member has aspiring ESOL teachers the often- adeptly moves from one activ- succeeded in making a strong daunting experience of learning a ity to another, one topic to the impression. By all quantitative and qualitative measures, second tongue as an adult, the courses engender in students next, always modeling the classroom teaching skills that Assistant Prof. of Political Science Astrid Arraras has the range of emotions. From anger, frustration and puzzle- are the hallmark of a great instructor. done just that. Her popular Latin American and Com- ment to dawning comprehension and, finally, empower- Course evaluations reveal that those who study with parative Politics classes draw hundreds of students each ment, they begin to understand the difficulties their own her find her style an encouragement to critical and reflec- semester, and they overwhelmingly rate her “excellent.” future students will encounter. tive thinking.

Robert George Palmer Graves Margaret Hamilton Instructor General Chemistry Associate Professor Arts and Sciences Coordinator Health and Urban Affairs Arts and Sciences At some institutions, College of Nursing Clini- human anatomy courses are the A student in one of Dr. Palmer cal Associate Prof. Margaret archetype of the dry, traditional Graves’s chemistry courses would Hamilton has made illuminat- “lecture plus demonstration.” have to work awfully hard NOT to ing the wonder of birth for her Not at FIU! learn plenty about the subject. students a top priority. Biology instructor Robert Through a variety of A specialist in obstetrical George captivates his students approaches, he makes immersion nursing, she has turned her on both the intellectual level, by incorporating the latest into the world of atoms and elements an exciting journey. senior-level core course into a dynamic learning experi- technologies for imaging the human body, and on a The first in the department to issue students with an ence in which students combine practical opportuni- personal level, by enlivening his teaching with personal electronic “clicker” that allows them to answer, anony- ties at clinical sites with lessons organized around a observations and anecdotes gleaned from a varied pro- mously, questions posed as part of lectures, he has seen computerized, classroom-based maternal and neonatal fessional career. active class participation soar. birthing model represented by a programmable, life- sized mannequin.

Asuka Haraguchi Clive King Lidia Kos Instructor Professor Assistant Professor Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences

Modern Languages instruc- Prof. King, who has headlined Assistant Prof. Lidia Kos’s tor Asuka Haraguchi has, in exhibits at FIU’s highly acclaimed teaching has inspired students just a few years, succeeded in campus art museum, has sketched an to write unsolicited letters to turning around a previously important path in the Department the chairman of the Depart- struggling program of Japanese of Visual Art’s recent history. ment of Biological Sciences language and culture. Attuned In short order, he has built upon in which they detail how to the needs of students, which the established, largely formal base their interactions with her she has attracted to the program in record numbers, in drawing to transform it from a support activity to the strong have caused them to rethink their lives and to dedicate she has organized excellent cultural events, created a majoring option it is today. themselves to biomedical research. On an individual summer study-abroad program, designed outreach He has also made new inroads into the teaching of drawing level, her effectiveness can be gauged by her students’ activities and sponsored two campus organizations. by helping to develop digital arts workshops. success outside of the classroom, including the many prestigious awards they have won.

Mark Macgowan Phillip Marcus Robert Probst Associate Professor Professor Instructor Health and Urban Affairs Arts and Sciences Hospitality and Tourism Management As both a clinician and an Prof. Phillip Marcus is a critic, educator, Associate Prof. Mark textual scholar and editor of The breadth of skills that Macgowan strives to bridge the international distinction, and his instructor Robert Probst must gap between research and clini- reputation as an extraordinary and cover in his food management cal practice. inspiring teacher is well established courses might easily over- In preparing future social among his colleagues and students. whelm a lesser teacher. workers, he uses an evocative Enthusiastic and committed, Instead, this 20-some-year teaching style that stresses inquiry and discovery. Evalu- Dr. Marcus goes out of his way to teach extra courses, pro- FIU veteran approaches his work as an experienced ations from his students as well as from faculty at other vide students with additional help outside of the classroom professional who brings his practical knowledge as a research universities identify him as a well-prepared, and assist the most-promising in gaining entry into presti- former executive chef and restaurant owner to bear in innovative teacher whose enthusiasm translates into a gious graduate programs. the classroom. His understanding of the full range of positive learning atmosphere. the industry gives him an edge in preparing his charges for successful futures.

These twelve professors, along with faculty colleagues who have achieved excellence in research, service, advising and librarianship will be recognized Friday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. The Faculty Convocation and Awards Ceremony Wertheim Performing Arts Center Auditorium Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jordan J. Cohen, President & CEO, Association of American Medical Colleges All Members of the FIU Community Welcome

convocationadHATZEL.indd 3 9/24/04 11:41:30 PM 10 The Beacon – September 27, 2004 SPORTS www.beaconnewspaper.com Coach Kremser to Jared Rose: “Never give up”

By ALDEN GONZALEZ John Pulido. Kremser always taught me was to baseball and football. But soccer By resting up well, stay- Contributing Writer With Pulido gone, Rose took be persistent. Never give up. If was the most challenging, so I ing healthy, and losing 15-20 advantage of the opportunity things aren’t going the way you stuck with it.” pounds, Jared Rose put himself For 20 games last season and listened to Coach Karl want, just keep at it.” Rose then moved to Tampa, on the path for greatness. Coach Jared Rose had to live under the Kremser who always told him to Jared Rose is the very defini- Florida to take part in one of Kremser has been pleased with shadow of star midfielder and never give up. tion of persistence. Coming out the great high school soccer Rose’s play. Major League Soccer draftee “The one thing Coach Karl of one of the most respected programs at Gaither. “He’s done well. Jared’s done soccer programs “[Playing at Gaither] made well this year for us,” said Krem- in high school two me who I am. It made me real- ser who has seen Rose grow as a years ago, Rose had ize how to play the game as a player this season. to start all over after team.” You would think that a Discipline is another trait being a high school player with so much talent and that has been a part of Rose’s star at Gaither High such little exposure would look character all his life by practicing School. out for number one when given harder and longer than other Rose had to resign the opportunity. players. It’s what carried him himself to adapt and But that’s just the kind of through those long freshman play a smaller role person he is: a humble player and sophomore seasons and until his turn came. who cares more about the name what influences his unselfish play “I was just glad to on the front of the jersey then on the field today. be part of the pro- the one on the back. “One thing everybody sees gram,” Rose said. “I Lucas was honored Atlantic in me is how disciplined I am. was gaining experi- Soccer Conference Player of They actually say I am not as self- ence and learning a the Week for his play during the ish as I should be,” Rose said. lot from the three Carolina Nike Classic. In every great athlete there upper classmen. I During the tournament, Rose is always that defining moment really looked up to scored a pivotal goal for the that sets him on a higher level. them.” Golden Panthers in the 75th For Michael Jordan, it was a The dream started minute versus then-No. 7 North game winning shot his freshman miles west from this Carolina to tie the game at year in North Carolina. For Ken Everglades environ- 2-2 and force overtime. He Griffey Jr. it was being named to ment and in the city later assisted Lucas Scudeler on the All-Century Team. For Rose, of Tucson, Arizona. the game-winning goal in the it was winning the Sun-Bowl That is where five- second overtime. Even with Tournament in his junior year year-old Jared Rose this season’s success, Rose was of high school. got his start in ath- still not sure if his opportunity “Winning the [Sun-Bowl] letics. would come. tournament was critical in my “My dad [Tom “Starting spots were never life because we weren’t even Rose] tried me out guaranteed. Coach [Krem- supposed to be in it. Suddenly, HONOR: Jared Rose was awarded with The Atlantic Soccer Conference Player and I played every ser] always told me they were other players started looking to sport: basketball, earned.” me and I was the focal point.” of the Week. GEOFF ANDERSON/SPECIAL TO THE BEACON

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CATEGORY SPLASH: With hurricane threats and attacks recently, thr Marlins, Dolphins and Golden Panthers have all had related rain out losses. COURTESY PHOTOS Hurricanes Trouble South Florida The threats of Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne hurt FIU Golden Panthers and local teams Florida Marlins and Miami Dolphins were angry at the fact of with no home games. COMMENTARY yet another missed game. Frances was also the Players shouted, “I’m Marlins’ worst enemy this pissed!” as they sipped season . The team was How difficult has the cancellation some Powerade and ate coming off an eight-game the over-dipped barbecue win streak before the series of games been on the team? wings being served at the against the Cubs that had university cafeteria. to be cancelled due to Players prepare both Frances. By HARRY COLEMAN physically and mentally As a result, the Marlins Sports Editor to go against opponents had to play one of those in a game where prepara- home games at the Cubs he biggest oppo- tion comes from hours of house. nent is one that training. The Marlins ended up Tcannot be defeated, The cancellation of having to play more sched- stopped or dodged. For games affects players who uled home games in Chi- “It’s a bummer because “It’s a disappointing thing. “It’s real disappoint- the FIU Golden Panthers, prepared mentally before cago against the Montreal we have been work- We are not getting the ing, but you also have Florida Marlins and Miami going into battle. Expos which was okay ing hard. We’ve only experience of playing to believe it’s the lords Dolphins, the toughest It is disheartening for because they won two but played one game and football, especially the work. Maybe it wasn’t opponent they have faced players who spend sleep- upon returning home, the its tough you can’t do freshman. Fans not being meant for us to play has of course been the less nights waiting for the Marlins lost to the same anything about a hur- able to go to games is and it will probably hurricanes and tropical big day. Another stab in team they beat twice. ricane.” also disappointing.” help us down the line.” systems. the heart of FIU was the The Dolphins weren’t David Tabor Antwan Barnes Marcus Jones The ongoing affects of expectations of a packed immune to the hurricanes Quarterback Linebacker Fullback Hurricanes Frances, Ivan stadium. either. and Jeanne have put a The Athletic Depart- The fins moved their curse on the South Florida ment spend over $100,000 season opener up one day world. to bring Method Man and earlier and were killed on Due to the threat of the Redman. Commercials the field. Men’s soccer loses home storms, one team is out of for the game were taking The team had less time the playoffs, another is on place throughout local to prepare and players its way, and one has yet radio stations in efforts to began openly complaining to even play its first home attract the largest crowd about the bad weather that opener to rival FAU Owls game almost a month into in history. cancelled various practices, the season. After two back to back since Hurricane Charley. By ANDRES CORDERO the season. ize despite several good FIU has suffered as cancelled games, the ques- It has been disappoint- Staff Writer The Golden Panthers chances. The Owls out- much as anyone with the tion is whether this will ing for Miami fans. Games lead the all-time series over shot FIU 6-5 through hurricanes’ fiascos. The hurt the football program have been cancelled and The No. 25-ranked the Owls, winning 23 of forty-five minutes and home opener was can- in the long run? Will fans teams like the Marlins and FIU men’s soccer team the 27 matches played. 16-11 for the game. FIU celled because Frances, be as excited to watch Dolphins have been going dropped its home opener This was just the third sophomore keeper Sean failing to give fans a first the next game without a through losing droughts. against cross-town rival, victory for FAU over FIU Crowe (five saves) was look at a veteran squad Method Man and Redman It is ridiculous that the Florida Atlantic, at Uni- since 1980 and the Golden tested more often then with Division I-A title. but just plain old foot- first Golden Panther home versity Park on Sept. 22. Panthers won five of the FAU’s Anders Granstad as Now, game two was ball? game will take place Oct. The 2-0 loss marks just previous six consecutive the Owls’ seven shots-on- postponed due to the There can also be a 2, exactly a month after the the third time a visiting matches. The teams tied goal bested FIU’s three. threat of Jeanne. positive to it. With two first game was originally goalkeeper records a clean 1-1 after double-overtime FAU’s Josh Garbee Talking to players over cancelled games, what if scheduled, – well, that is sheet at FIU since Sept. last year. opened the scoring in the lunchtime on Friday, 12 more games are cancelled if Hurricane Matthew or 2, 2001. The loss puts the The first half of the 73rd minute capitalizing hours after the word of and the team doesn’t need Nicole doesn’t decide to Golden Panthers at two game ended scoreless with the cancellation, players to average 15,000 fans drop in and say hello. wins and three losses for neither side able to capital- See SOCCER, page 11

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