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Baseball Fans feast with the fishes in new Marlins Park

Eduardo Almaguer Staff Writer [email protected]

When FIU fans travel to Marlins Park tonight to watch the Panthers take on the Miami Marlins, they’ll be greeted by a slew of things they are not used to seeing at the FIU Baseball Stadium. They will see a towering centerfield home run sculpture with marlins, seagulls and flamingos attached to it. They will notice an entire swimming pool behind the left field fence. They will tilt their heads up and notice that the stadium has a retractable roof, and when they turn toward home plate, they will notice the massive aquarium lining the back wall. And, hopefully, they will take notice of the Panthers taking the field against a major league ball club for the first time in school history. Alfonso Yec/The Beacon Marlins Park, as it is FIU fans will be able to enjoy a variety of food; from Mexican, cuban, and kosher types just to name a few. tentatively named while until it gets a sponsor, is middle of the pack in rain- Ebert. “We want this to be stares from the possible homerun tonight. The SunLife Stadium had. being called the jewel of outs experienced in the a comfortable environment 15,000 fans in attendance. Marlins plan to trigger it on “There will be a Mexican South Florida. Built on the last decade (10), the heat with a constant 75 degrees The 74-foot, $2.5 million April 1 against the Yankees stand, a Cuban stand and a site of the Orange Bowl, is what may have irritated on the field.” structure was designed by if any Marlin hits a home kosher food stand,” Ebert the $515 million stadium is many fans. Sunday games Ebert noted that the FIU Red Grooms, an American run. said. the newest park in Major at 1 p.m. would serve as game would have the roof pop artist born in 1937. Marlins slugger Mike All three will be open League Baseball and is blistering saunas under the open, weather permitting. “It’s incredibly hard Stanton (who will now be tonight. Ebert said the providing South Floridians Miami sun. Fans will have the entire to miss,” Ebert said. It announced as Giancarlo Marlins partnered with with much needed ameni- Karl Ebert, manager promenade level open, which explodes with lasers, sounds, Stanton) joked that if the three local restaurants, Don ties that SunLife stadium, of event services for the spans from foul pole to foul water and movement with fans don’t like it he would Camaron, Papa Llego y Pon the Marlins former home, Marlins, wants to ensure that pole, and is the closest one every Marlin homerun and stop hitting home runs. and Latin American Grill, to lacked. the stadium accommodates could sit to the field. has been subject to much Ebert pointed out that serve limited menu items to Most notably would be fans as best as possible. Upon sitting down, the criticism. Marlins Park would offer a fans. the retractable roof. Though “Our fans are our centerfield home run sculp- The sculpture, however, wider selection of food than the Marlins were in the number one concern,” said ture will undoubtedly draw will not activate for any the regular ballpark fare that SEE STADIUM PAGE 4 Health Faculty clinic opens up services to community

Lauren Rovira through Friday. It differs from Univer- Network. rate the arriving and departing Staff Writer As a part of the Health- sity Health Services in that The shift away from exclu- patients offering them privacy as [email protected] care Network at the University, it is primarily geared at the sively attending to the needs of they come to seek out the services the practice provides medical employees of the University, faculty and staff emerged as a by- of the facility. Upon arrival for the 2011-2012 attention to the University although students with private product of requests made by these Past the lobby, ten separate academic year, students may have community. health insurance coverage can individuals that their dependents exam rooms await patients. The noticed a change at PG5. The practice began only access the services of the practice be allowed to use the facility as practice is also equipped with a Nestled between the FIU seeing faculty and staff, but has as well. well. laboratory and an X-Ray machine Police Department and the since expanded its services to “This is an option for service,” At the center, the patient is in the radiology room. eateries is the FIU Health Faculty dependents of the University, said Amy Metula, director of greeted with a contemporary inte- On staff are eight physicians Group Practice, which is now employees and members of the quality management of the FIU rior design. open to the community Monday community 18 and over. College of Medicine HealthCare Frosted glass panes sepa- SEE CLINIC, PAGE 2

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News Flash Associated Press

LOCAL Baby dropped in field by tornado Gay custody battle may change law dies; toll at 39 JAMES L. ROSICA with the biological mother and saying The two entered into a civil union An Indiana toddler found in a field after violent AP Staff both women have parental rights. in Vermont in 2000. Miller’s own tornadoes died Sunday after being taken off life At issue is the 1993 state law egg was artificially inseminated and support, ending a hopeful tale for survivors in the A custody battle in Florida meant to regulate sperm and egg she gave birth. The Virginia Supreme Midwest and South picking through the storms’ between two lesbians could fuel the donation. Scholars debate whether Court ultimately agreed with a devastation. growing national debate over the the constitutional right to procreate Vermont judge’s custody decision; Fifteen-month-old Angel Babcock of New Pekin, definition of motherhood. includes outside-the-body technolo- the case raised questions about one Ind., was found after her family’s mobile home was It also might force state gies used to conceive. state’s duty to recognize same-sex destroyed in Friday’s storms. Her father, mother and lawmakers to reconsider a 19-year- Also at issue are constitutional relationship rights created by laws in two siblings were killed. old law regarding the rights of sperm questions about gay people’s right another. The girl’s death brings the overall toll from and egg donors. to raise children and claim equal In the Florida case, the women Friday’s storms to 39 across five states. Rescuers The women, now in their 30s protection under law. Another appel- agreed to use “reproductive medical were still going door-to-door in rural areas to rule out and known in court papers only by late court ruled Florida’s ban on gays assistance,” have a child and raise more victims. Another round of storms earlier last their initials, were both law enforce- being able to adopt unconstitutional that child as a couple, court records week killed 13 people in the Midwest and South, the ment officers in Florida. One partner in 2010. show. latest in a string of severe-weather episodes ravaging donated an egg that was fertilized and The biological mother, however, It’s unknown why they later the American heartland in the past year. implanted in the other. That woman isn’t concerned about being a legal decided to separate, but “their sepa- gave birth in 2004, nine years into or social pioneer, her lawyer said. ration does not dissolve the parental WORLD their relationship. She just wants her child back in her rights of either woman, nor does it But the Brevard County couple life. dissolve the love and affection either Police break up anti-Putin protest in Moscow separated two years later, and the “She hasn’t seen her daughter in has for the child,” the appellate deci- birth mother eventually left Florida years, and it’s been terribly, terribly sion said. Riot police are breaking up an opposition protest with the child without telling her difficult for her,” said Robert A. The birth mother cites the state’s contesting Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s victory former lover. The woman who Segal, a family law attorney in law on sperm and egg donation, in Russia’s presidential election and arresting dozens donated the egg and calls herself Melbourne. which says that donors “relinquish of participants, including prominent opposition the biological mother finally tracked The birth mother’s lawyer, all maternal or paternal rights,” to leaders. them down in Australia with the help Robert Wheelock of Orlando, did argue that the biological mother The police action followed a rally in downtown of a private detective. not respond to written questions sent wasn’t the child’s parent. Moscow, which drew about 20,000. Their fight over the now 8-year- by email. The trial judge ruled for the birth The big rally went on peacefully, but police old girl is before the state Supreme The battle over what defines mother, but said he didn’t agree violently dispersed several hundred protesters who Court, which has not announced motherhood is being played out on with the law and told the biological attempted to stay on Pushkin Square. whether it will consider the case. A prime-time television shows and in mother, “If you appeal this, I hope Hundreds of police in full riot gear moved to push trial judge ruled for the birth mother courtrooms across the country. I’m wrong.” the demonstrators away from the square and rounded and said the biological mother has Lisa Miller, a Virginia woman The appellate judges reversed up scores, including several protest leaders. no parental rights under state law, who renounced her homosexuality, him 2-1 in a decision that found the Putin won more than 63 percent of the vote adding he hoped his decision would has been in hiding with her daughter biological mother wasn’t a “donor” according to the nearly complete official returns, be overturned. since 2009 after a court ordered that as contemplated by the law because but the opposition says the election was marred by The 5th District Court of Appeal her former partner, Janet Jenkins, be she and her partner intended to be massive fraud. in Daytona Beach obliged, siding given custody. parents together. – Compiled by Melhor Leonor Practice offers routine physicals, CORRECTIONS

In Vol. 23, Issue 73 of The Beacon in the At the Bay section, the article “Chilean author to hold reading and well-care visits, disease screenings discussion” Marta Lee’s name is misspelled. CLINIC, PAGE 1 rheumatology and general come upon an acute illness, The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Call our family medicine. such as rashes, fevers and MMC office at 305-348-2709 or BBC at 305-919- that take care of radiology, The practice plans on nausea, they may also seek 4722. gynecology and obstetrics, adding medical specialties out the services of the The patients are throughout the spring term, practice. happy. The practice one of which is cardiology. The practice provides has really picked More imaging modali- vaccines, electrocardio- ties, including ultrasound, grams, nursing consul- up since we opened are also in the near future. tations and educational full time in August.

“The patients are programs that assist Amy Metula, E-BOARD AND PRODUCTION STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION happy,” she said, “the prac- patients in leading a healthy Director of quality management tice has really picked up lifestyle. College of Medicine HealthCare Editor in Chief Asst. Opinion Editor Modesto Maidique Campus: since we opened full time Established patients are Network Alexandra Camejo Brooklyn Middleton GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM in August.” also offered 24/7 access to (305) 348-2709 Patients receive routine on-call physicians should BBC Managing Editor Photo Editor [email protected] physicals, well-care visits, anything come up. Jonathan Szydlo Kristi Camara Biscayne Bay Campus: and preventive health They will also be seen on staff. Production Manager/Copy Chief Asst. Photo Editor WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM maintenance. at the facility on a walk-in The practice is open Laura Alonso Alexia Escalante (305) 919-4722 The facility also screens basis. Mondays and Thursdays [email protected] News Director BBC Photo Editor for chronic diseases and New patients or returning from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fax: Melissa Caceres Andres Bedoya helps patients manage non-established patients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, (305) 348-2712 them. must make appointments to Thursdays and Fridays Asst. News Directors Copy Editors Editor-in-Chief: Should an individual be seen by the physicians until 5 p.m. Melhor Leonor Diane Arias, Jasmyn Elliott, Jonathan (305) 348-1580 Nadra Mabrouk amos ohn iralt attrik immons R , J G , P S [email protected] Sports Director Page Designers Advertising: Igor Mello Camila Calcines, Eissy de la Moneda, (305) 348-6994 Cristina Miralles, Alexandra Sardi [email protected] Asst. Sports Directors Rico Albarracin Recruitment Director The Beacon is published on Mondays, Brandon Wise Kyle Pineda Wednesdays and Fridays during the Fall and Spring semesters and once a week Life! Editor Business Manager during Summer B. One copy per person. FIUSM Esra Erdogan Eddith Sevilla Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon is not responsible for the content of ads. Asst. Life! Editor Director of Student Media Ad content is the sole responsibility of the Vanessa Paredes Robert Jaross company or vendor. The Beacon is an edi- torially independent newspaper partially Opinion Editor Asst. Director of Student Media funded by student and services fees that Neda Ghomeshi Alfred Soto are appropriated by student government. .COM Contact Us Igor Mello Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 3 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, March 7, 2012

softball Ashley McClain breaks school all-time RBI record anthony guivas It was a scoreless contest for base with a pair of fielder’s Staff Writer the first three innings until the choices. The school’s all-time [email protected] fourth when McClain delivered RBI leader, McClain, and Brie her historic RBI on a double that Rojas knocked back to back FIU snapped a four-game scored Beth Peller. singles extending the lead to 4- losing streak where they were FIU’s lead was short lived, 1. McClain’s second RBI of the outscored 31-8 during the DeMa- however, as Oregon State evened game was also her 138th of her rini Invitational in California. things up in the following career. The Panthers beat the Beavers inning on a single by Hannah As much as McClain’s historic 4-1 on the last game of the invi- Bouskarf. RBI stole the show offensively, tational on March 6. Oregon State and FIU stayed starter Mariah Dawson stole the During the win, Ashley knotted up until the seventh show on the mound as she threw McClain became the school’s inning, where Rachel Slowik and her sixth complete game of the new all-time RBI leader, Megan Horne got on with singles year. Dawson also allowed just knocking in her 137th run in and later advanced on two steals. two hits in the game. her collegiate career. McClain An error by the Beaver’s catcher The team now stands at 8- surpassed Jennifer Owens, who allowed Slowik to score, giving 11 after finishing the DeMarini previously owned the record for FIU a 2-1 lead. Invitational on a high note. The eight years. McClain carried The Panthers would tack Panthers will look to start a win the team offensively on the day, on three more insurance runs streak as they face DePaul and Jonathan Segal/The Beacon bringing in two of the four runs in the seventh and last inning. Delaware at home to start off the of the game. Peller and Kayal Burri got on FIU invitational. McClain drove in her 137th and 138th runs on March 4, a school record. men’s basketball women’s basketball Season ends despite late charge Coley struggles as malcolm shields Staff Writer [email protected] FIU eliminated by

The Panthers were eliminated in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference tournament on March 3 in Hot Middle Tennessee Springs, Ark. Kahlil McDonald scored 11 of his 19 points in the second half to pace Western Kentucky to a 67-63 brandon wise Jerica Coley, who brought the victory. The loss ended the Panthers’ season. Asst. Sports Director Panthers back in their previous DeJuan Wright finished with 24 points and 12 [email protected] matchup with Denver, struggled rebounds, Cameron Bell followed with 11 points. Jeremy all game long to find her shot. She Allen added seven points and three assists for FIU (8-21, A season where head coach Cindy finished the night 4-24 from the field 5-11 SBC). Russo said her team had not played and 1-10 from three point range. “We got off to a very slow start in the first half,” said a complete game all year, came to a This marks the first game in the 32 head coach Isiah Thomas. “We didn’t shoot the ball well, screeching halt on March 5 when the this season that Coley failed to reach but I thought we came out in the second half and played Panthers lost to Middle Tennessee double digits in points. a lot better.” 63-53 in Hot Springs, Ark. The Panthers also failed to get to After trailing 39-27 early in the second half, the All season long, the team had a the foul line even one time, where Panthers countered with a 6-2 run to trim the deficit to slow first half, normally scoring 15- the Blue Raiders went to the line 21 eight. After Western Kentucky (12-18, 7-9 SBC) up its 20 points. However, the Panthers times. That is the first time all year lead to 46-36, Wright went on a personal 9-1 run to get came out hitting on all cylinders, at the Panthers were unable to reach the Panthers within two points with less than 11 minutes one point leading by as much as 10, the line at all. remaining. Wright’s run led to a 16-1 run for FIU, that 19-9. With a season record of 22-10, was capped off on an Allen three-pointer and a Deric Hill It was short lived however, as the Panthers’ hopes of going to the layup to give the Panthers its first lead in the second half the Blue Raiders came flying back, NCAA tournament are more than at 52-47. taking a 32-27 lead into halftime. likely gone. Now, they must sit and “We picked it up defensively and went on a run,” The Panthers actually played one wait to find out whether or not the Wright said. “Guys just started making shots, but it wasn’t of their best first halves of the year, NIT decides to pick them up for their enough.” shooting around 50 percent. tournament or not. The Hilltoppers responded with consecutive jumpers When the second half action got The 64-team field will be decided by Jamal Crooks and a three-pointer by McDonald to tie going, the Panthers kept their hopes on March 12. Each conference is Jonathan Segal/The Beacon the game at 52. McDonald continued his shooting from alive, leading by three with 9:30 to supposed to receive one automatic behind the arch as another three gave the Hilltoppers a DeJuan Wright scored a team-high 24 points and go in the game. But, the Blue Raiders bid to the tournament and FIU is the 57-54 lead. The run for Western Kentucky expanded to 12 rebounds in their first round loss to WKU. proved to be too much as they pulled only other team in the Sun Belt that a 14-2 run to push its lead to 61-54 with less than four away to their 10-point victory. won at least 20 games. minutes remaining. Bell and Brandon Moore provided quality minutes off “We tried to go a little bit more man [defense] and put the bench for the Panthers. “We were just trying to do a little bit more pressure on the perimeter and just try to what we could to give our seniors the best chance to win get them to shoot over pressure,” Bell said. the game,” Bell said. FIU countered with a 7-0 run, which was capped off “We needed a bench spark and we tried to make a on a Taylor three-pointer, off a steal, to tie the game at 61 difference both offensively and defensively.” with 1:39 remaining. After McDonald gave the Hilltop- Moore finished with six points, four rebounds and four pers a two-point lead on free-throws, the Panthers had a blocks. The Hilltoppers took advantage of the Panthers’ chance to tie or take the lead, but the Panthers turned the inability to secure rebounds, which led to second chance ball over, missed on a three-pointer and a put-back layup opportunities to score. “They hurt us on the offensive in consecutive possessions. glass,” Thomas said. “Their second shots were big.” FIU “We wanted to try to get a quick dribble or take the was out-rebounded on the offensive boards 17 to six. best shot that we could get,” Thomas said of the two Along with Allen, Wright concluded his final game in possessions. an FIU uniform with his seventh double-double on the The Hilltoppers converted at the free-throw line late season. to ice the game. Western Kentucky finished the game “I’m mad that it’s over, but I had a good run here and Kristi Camara/The Beacon shooting 43.5 percent (10-of-23) from three-point range. I played hard every night,” Wright said. Jerica Coley (left) shot 4-24 from the field in their loss to MTSU. 4 The Beacon –Wednesday, March 7, 2012 SPORTS www.fiusm.com

WHAT FIU VS MARLINS EXHIBITION GAME ~ WHEN 7:10 P.M. MARCH 7 AT MARLINS PARK (RADIATE FM) ~ WHO PANTHERS TAKE ON THE NEW LOOK MARLINS AND MANAGER OZZIE GUILLEN COMING SOON TO A STADIUM NEAR YOU

Photos by Alfonso Yec/The Beacon Marlins Park has gone through final preparations to ready for exhibition with the University of Miami and FIU. Concession stands will be open for fans on game day STADIUM, PAGE 1 the first to feature an entire The Marlins purchased about Ebert said that his favorite will have its major league debut aquarium right behind home 5,000 bobbleheads of everyone, part of the ballpark was the on April 4 when the Marlins There will be a Clevelander, plate that is teeming with trop- ranging from movie star Jack view of the downtown skyline take on defending World Series a spin off of a party destina- ical saltwater fish. The two Nicholson to Philadelphia Phil- you get when looking through champions St. Louis Cardinals. tion of the same name in South tanks have two layers of thick lies legend Mike Schmidt. the glass over left field. Despite the mixed reviews Beach, in the stadium as well, glass and are filled with 450 “They’ll be on a constant “Anywhere you are in the for some of the features that though it will not be open gallons of saltwater. rotation, showing about 700- stadium, you’ll be able to see the the park has, Ebert was sure tonight. Another first for the ballpark 800 bobbleheads at a time,” city,” Ebert said. “It’s breath- about one thing. “This stadium Marlins Park will also be will be a bobblehead museum. Ebert said. taking.” Miami’s newest toy screams Miami baseball.”

FIU will face pro team for first time in 39-year history Eduardo Almaguer history tonight when it faces of playing University of Miami With power slugger mechanics and work ethic. to a lineup, either. Staff Writer the Miami Marlins in Marlins every year. Giancarlo Stanton and four- Staring the Panthers down For precedence, however, [email protected] Park. The Hurricanes have beaten time All-Star Jose Reyes among for the first couple of innings FSU had a pitcher per inning in Head coach Turtle Thomas the Marlins once (in 2011) in others sharing the field with the will be right-hander Ricky all nine innings against the Phil- Don’t blame T.J Shantz for broke the news to his team early the past decade. Earlier this Panthers, enjoying themselves Nolasco. lies. Thomas may follow suit in being a realist. October, and since then every week, one of FIU’s earlier is something they won’t have to Shantz, who knows Nolasco order to give as many players When asked at what point in Panther has been pumped for opponents in the year, Florida try hard to do. always pitches in the strike the chance to pitch against a his baseball career he expected tonight’s game. State University, played against Senior left-hander R.J zone, already had his attack major league athlete. to play on a major league field A college team playing the Philadelphia Phillies. Fondon said that he wants to plan ready. On the other side, the against a major league team, a major league squad is not But now it’s FIU’s turn. strikeout the speedy Reyes. “I’m going to swing at Marlins’ boisterous new a grin spread across his face something unusual. In spring And for once in his colle- “He’s a switch hitter and one every pitch,” said Shantz with manager, Ozzie Guillen, was and he answered in one word: training, MLB’s pre-season, giate coaching career, Thomas of the toughest guys to strike a laugh. “That’s my style, free asked why he would not start “Never!” Well, Shantz, you one of the first few exhibition will not be worrying about a out,” said Fondon. “I’ll prob- swinging.” All-Star Josh Johnson against already know the old saying. matches that a professional win at the end of the night. ably use my changeup.” At the time of print, Thomas FIU. FIU will be facing off team plays is against a local “I just want the boys to enjoy Fondon also hopes to glean had no indication as to which “If they see JJ, they might against a major league team university. themselves and compete,” a few things from the Marlins pitcher would start against the quit. They might stay in for the first time in its 39-year The Marlins have a tradition Thomas said. pitchers, specifically their Marlins. He gave no indication school.’’ Contact Us Esra Erdogan Life! Editor [email protected] LIFE! The Beacon – 5 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Miami LIFE! Haute topic Miami’s Cuban coffee buzz

Andres Ruiz-Castaneda coffee. Soon, variations of creating drinking coffee. I have memories of Staff Writer Cuban coffee were born. my grandfather placing me on his [email protected] “Cortadito” is when Cuban coffee lap while drinking his “cafecito” and is topped with a small amount of giving me a tiny spoonful. “Cuban coffee is not a beverage, steamed milk, and “cafe con leche” In Miami, drinking Cuban coffee it’s a ritual—like a Japanese tea cere- is the Cuban equivalent of the French is in many ways just as much about mony,” wrote author Carlos Frias in “cafe au lait” (coffee and milk), the social interaction as it is about his memoir, “Take Me With You.” which is often served with Cuban the coffee itself. Whether simply During the 18th century, coffee bread. meeting at a friend’s house, at a party production was introduced to the Soon, coffee had become a or even a funeral wake, everyone colonial island of Cuba, making it major point of pride for Cubans, and has heard “Quien quiere cafecito?” one of the main exporters of coffee competing companies began adver- (“Who wants coffee?”) to Spain. Shortly after the advent of tising their coffee as distinctly Cuban, Front windows of Cuban restau- espresso coffee in Italy in the 19th which can be seen in a 1951 animated rants across the city become watering century, Cubans got a hold of the television spot for Pilon coffee. The holes where all kinds of people from new brewing technology and made it black-and-white commercial featured different walks of life can stand all their own. a rhythmic jingle sung by Celia Cruz, in the shade and sip some coffee “Cafeteras Italianas” were used the “queen of salsa.” “Oye,” shouts while socializing with the lady in the for making the coffee, but what Cruz, as a cartoon stick figure dances window or the person standing next took place after the coffee began to and drinks coffee on the screen. to them. rise through the metal coffeemaker “Cafe Pilon, sabroso hasta el ultimo Even politicians get in on the Photo courtesy of jakandjil.com was uniquely Cuban. The technique buchito!” (“Pilon Coffee, delicious action. Not a single presidential elec- Dressing right for an interview is key in making the right impression. of making “espumita,” or foam, by to the last sip!”) tion takes place where candidates do slowly pouring the newly brewed After the Cuban Revolution, thou- not stop by Versailles to drink some coffee directly into sugar, stirring sands of Cubans brought their coffee- coffee in hopes of gaining the Cuban- vigorously until it creates a creamy drinking habits across the Florida American vote. How to dress sharp paste, and then pouring the remaining straits and into Miami. Almost every When watching the traffic that coffee into the paste caught on and young Cuban-American has memo- goes past the Bustelo counter in the became the proper way to make ries of their grandparents making and Graham Center, it becomes apparent that many “abuelos” passed their for a job interview caffeine addictions on to their grand- children. Some students stop by the or the most part, inter- what can get you remembered. It counter to simply have their after- view attire has remained is easy to have too many details, noon fix of coffee, but other students somewhatF the same from decade but for an interview, it is best to rely on Cuban coffee. to decade, it basically is busi- keep it minimal and simple— “My friend and I stopped in ness attire. Dressing for an inter- basics are key. between classes for a coffee break view is prob- For a tie, make sure to choose because we have to study the rest of columnist ably one of the a tie that’s not too wide, yet not the day for a chemistry exam, and we events where too skinny. There is a thin line are exhausted. It gives me energy to dressing your between choosing a tie that’s keep up with all my studying,” said best matters stylish or crazy, so be careful. A Jacquelyn Barreras, majoring in the most—it is good choice would be a preppy biology, while making her stop at the the time where plaid tie because it has a classic Bustelo counter. you are being pattern yet it won’t look dated if It may be fair to say that Cuban Juan Satizabal judged to see if you choose a modern color. coffee is no longer just Cuban—it is you qualify for Choosing to wear a pocket a part of Miami. Many avid coffee the job you want, and looking square isn’t a bad idea; it can Sana Ullah/The Beacon drinkers in Miami are not even of outdated or simply bad can be demonstrate that you care about Student Giancarlo Angulo visits FIU’s Bustelo to drink some tradi- the decision factor in getting that details. If you do happen to wear tional Cuban coffee before going to class. SEE COFFEE, PAGE 6 job. one, make sure it matches your When dressing for an inter- tie. Good cause view, remember this combination: As for shoes, it’s best to go Simple and smart. If your outfit is safe with a black color. Make simple and smart, you are good sure your shoes are well polished; to go. Dress simple to show effi- the state of your shoes is an easy Sigma Kappa fights Alzheimer’s ciency, and so your clothes don’t way to be judged positively or do all the talking. Dress smart negatively. Always match your Elizabeth Funes allocated to Alzheimer’s disease The Kappa Omicron chapter of to show you know what you are belt with your shoes (black shoes, Staff Writer research by an extra $50 million Sigma Kappa has driven multiple doing—nothing makes it seem black belt), if you didn’t already [email protected] in the National Institute of Health fundraisers for the philanthropic more like your life is together know this, where have you been? allowance. cause in its three years on campus. than dressing smartly. Grooming can be more impor- Sigma Kappa Sorority hosted Under Obama’s plan, effec- Last year, the chapter donated So you’re going to an inter- tant than what you wear. There- their third annual King of Hearts tive without the necessity of an $2,500 to the Sigma Kappa Foun- view, what exactly do you wear? fore, make sure your hair is neat pageant on Feb. 29 to raise funds approval from Congress, NIH will dation and raised an additional A business suit of course, but and in-place, your beard is cleanly for the Sigma Kappa Foundation, dedicate the supplemental funds to $1,300 for the Alzheimer’s Asso- not the go-to black one. Black trimmed, and your nails are cut. the second-largest contributor to the research and treatment testing ciation’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. suits can be too serious for an When dressing yourself for Alzheimer’s disease research, of Alzheimer’s disease. It is expected that this year’s King interview. an interview, an important thing following the Alzheimer’s Asso- Stephanie Wietrzychowski, of Hearts pageant raised more than Instead, choose between gray to consider is the job you are ciation. The Greek organization, Sigma Kappa’s vice president of $2,000 for the foundation. and navy. Be today’s modern man applying for. For instance, if you which promotes a core value of philanthropic services, said raising “A woman at a nursing home and make sure your suit is fitted. are applying for a creative posi- service, has partnered with the funds for this cause is imperative once told me that when you At all cost, avoid looking baggy tion, instead of wearing suit, wear philanthropic association since to ending the chronic disease. become old, your memories are or like you don’t fit your clothes. slim-fitted chinos, paired with 1984. “We’re really hopefully about the only thing you have left to hold As for your shirt, choose a light a sports coat—a more relaxed In February, the Obama the extra funding from the NIH. on to. Imagine how frightening color (which really means that look. administration made headlines We put a lot of work into hosting it would be to lose all of these you should wear white). Leave Remember, simple and smart! by announcing their plan to stop events like King of Hearts to memories and forget your family the dark shirts for the nightclub, Alzheimer’s disease in its tracks remind everyone that we can make members. We support the Alzheim- and even then, second guess Juan Satizabal is a guest with the “Alzheimer’s Can’t Wait” Alzheimer’s disease a distant er’s Association because we want wearing them. columnist for Haute Topic, campaign. The government initia- memory for those suffering through The details in your outfit are specialized in men’s fashion. tive will call for more funding it,” said Wietrzychowskt. SEE FUNDRAISING, PAGE 6 6 The Beacon – Wednesday, March 7, 2012 LIFE! www.fiusm.com radiate reviews Making students Grime’s masters catchy pop sound aware of disease laire Boucher better known vocals, often through looping or The constant iteration of the as Grimes, has a particu- pre-recorded vocals, as it’s also same elements begins to wear, FUNDRAISING, PAGE 5 disease, said he hopes to larlyC interest take on pop music. reproduced on her live shows. creating a certain sense of boredom bring to light the severity Her signature sound, a mixture While the finished product in towards the end of the record. this epidemic to end,” said of Alzheimer’s disease in of airy synths, borderline chip- itself is quite exciting, observing While this does not imply the song Wietrzychowski. America on a community munk vocals and the buildup of the melody and act themselves are bad, the repetitive Currently, more than five level. columnist pulsating bass lines in person is quite remarkable, as nature of the elements starts to take million Americans live with “I believe it is up to the create the perfect you can see when she performs over the initial sense of wonder felt Alzheimer’s disease and ladies of Sigma Kappa and template for a here in Miami this March 8th. when listening to Visions. other forms of dementia, myself to make sure the catchy array of Other songs such as the afore- At 13 songs, the album could the serious loss of cogni- students of the University songs as is found in mentioned Genesis, starts off with have used a stricter had in picking tive ability. The number are aware of the dire situa- Visions, her second a basic pulsating drone, repeating the songs that would make it onto of people living with the tion that millions of families, album. effortlessly as primary synth chords final pressing. Tracks such as chronic disease is expected like my own, deal with on a to double by 2050. daily basis. Carlos Sucre- This border- The national cost for Using events, such as Parra line bubblegum pop walks a fine medical and nursing home the King of Hearts pageant, line between great girl pop bands tabs related to Alzheimer’s I think we can push local as Sugababes and more ambient, disease reaches about $180 awareness to an all-time electronic music such as Ford & billion a year—and that high,” said Portuondo. Lopatin, yet it still feels original Songs such as ‘Genesis’ and number is expected to swell The sorority’s latest push and effervescent, demanding the to $1 trillion. involves supporting a peti- listener to dance and sway to the ‘Oblivion,’ personal runners up The winner of the 2012 tion started by the Alzheim- rhythms. for pop songs of the year so far... King of Hearts pageant, er’s Association, which Songs such as Genesis and sophomore Luis Portuondo, urges the Obama administra- Oblivion, personal runners up for whose aunt and grandmother tion to provide more funding pop songs of the year so far, demon- both live with Alzheimer’s for Alzheimer’s research. strate a great ability in creating compelling melodies with simple structures, creating bright sound- begin to flourish over it. Vowels=space and time, with its scapes and rounding off one of the This in turn makes way for catchy synth lines and funky nature Cuban coffee best albums of the winter. Boucher’s vocals as the focus of akin to indie artists like Stephen The ongoing trend in Visions the song, which, laden in moun- Farris, do not gain as much enthu- instrumentally speaking is a certain tains of reverb leads a certain siasm from the listener if only due remains classic focus on minimalism. While the trance that dominates the track to the extra material in between the songs themselves feature multiple until its conclusion, dominating highlights. COFFEE, PAGE 5 companies such as Star- layers of sound at times, these are over the pulsating drum machine Grimes’ ultimate strength in bucks and Dunkin’ Donuts. simple, easy to follow and main- beats, and granting the song a this record is her ability for catchy Cuban descent. While these companies spend tain a harmonious syncopation that dream like stasis where immersion rhythms and beats, a great mixture “I love Cuban coffee. I millions of dollars each year is not only pleasant but attractive is the only choice. in equal parts bubblegum pop, and grew up in a Haitian house- on advertisements and life- to the listener. The following track, Oblivion 80’s revivalist nature that grabs hold, and my mom gave it to style-type marketing, Cuban Looking back at previous mate- with the use of layers of vocals the listener’s attention and invites us every morning with Cuban coffee remains under-adver- rial, it can be seen how this sharper continues the same dream pop them to dance. bread. I’ve been living in tised and under-marketed. focus on melody has evolved, from trance, this time with a more upbeat The combinations of these Miami culture since I was 6. This is because Cuban coffee Vanessa (from the Darkbloom take on the synths and drums beats, elements leads towards a very It wakes you up and doesn’t is a staple in many house- EP) where a simple piano chord, the basic yet sweet backing vocals pleasant final project that, while let you crash hours later like holds across the city and not cowbell and handclaps present the drive the song over the top, making it’s not without its flaws, these an energy drink,” said Darnel an overpriced trendy way to foundation for the song, instantly it infectious and danceable from can be overlooked and still have a Giovani, a broadcast jour- intake caffeine, like a mocha increasing its appeal. beginning to end. great time. nalism major. Frappuccino. In Visions’ case, the first Yet, this simplicity, this effort One of the most inter- Whether being used for a song Infinite= Without Fulfill- towards making the most from the Radiate Reviews is a weekly esting indicators of Cuban boost of energy, or as a way ment, presents a certain buildup least eventually takes a toll on the music review column. Michael coffee’s cultural connection to connect with others, Cuban of simple drum beats, synths and album. Hernandez is DJ Mike Manchild. to Miami is its ability to with- coffee’s importance in Miami stand the rise of major coffee is indisputable. 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School violence still a major issue Green fee a go would be remiss if I didn’t address the high school The one dollar per credit Patrick O’Keefe expressed shootingI in Ohio that claimed the hour fee that would only reservations about the new lives of three innocent students be used towards renewable proposed fee. and landed energy and efficiency initia- O’Keefe said, “[it] sends Columnist yet another Both students and professors must do tives on campus is an allo- the wrong message to create emotionally their part in preventing such a heinous act, and this cation of funds that makes a new fee at a time when d i s t u r b e d sense; not only is it money students can’t afford college youth behind can be done by doing two simple things: well spent for the environ- and are asking for no tuition bars. being observant and being proactive. ment, but it reflects well on hikes.” On Feb. the University as a progres- 27, 17-year- sive university environ- old T.J. Lane mentally conscious of their opened fire institution. in a cafe- The Beacon commends Not only is it Jasmyn Elliott teria full of the Students for Environ- students at divorce. such a heinous act, and this can mental Action for proposing money well spent Chardon High School, killing However, there are many be done by doing two simple this Student Green Energy for the environment, three students and injuring two students that go through much things: being observant and being Fund. but it reflects well others and leaving an indelible worse and have never picked up a proactive. We support the one dollar on the University painful mark on all who witnessed gun. Should any of us see red-flag per credit hour fee and it. Interestingly, Lane wasn’t even When senseless acts of school behavior in our peers, encourage are looking forward to the as a progressive a student at Chardon. violence occur, it resurrects the them to get help from the Univer- environmentally conscious university Ever since the Columbine High fear many of us have, especially sity’s counseling services or by changes that will be taking environmentally School shooting in 1999, the first as students. other means, and do not hesitate place on our campuses. one I was directly exposed to, We succumb to hyper-vigilance in reporting observed threats of Furthermore, we support conscious of their I have noticed that whenever a and paranoia, terrified that on one violence to the authority figures SEA’s interesting tactic of institution. school shooting happens we, as a fateful day one of our peers will on campus. having students vote on society, try to figure out whether step foot onto our campus ready Stringent gun laws and discour- whether or not they would or not the shooter came from a to open fire, gun laws and anti- aging death metal music will not like this fee added to their broken home, listened to death violence policies be damned. completely eliminate gun violence overall tuition. metal and played violent video Although the threat of school in any arena, even a school. In an FIU Student Media games, hoping that these ultimately violence is an unfortunate possi- What we can do, as a society, is article published on March However, the average useless facts would somehow help bility, it doesn’t have to be a reality reassess why these students become 5, “Students Petition for a student, who takes 4 classes us understand why he committed so long as we get such students murderers and make improvements ‘Green’ Fee,” Jessica Okaty, at three credits each, would such a horrendous crime. the help they need before they are in a variety of systems so the next former vice president and add only 12 dollars to their Truthfully, it does seem as if committed to harming others and school shooting does not occur. current member of SEA, overall tuition, a small the shooters in these incidences themselves. Getting an education is stressful said, “Many people think we amount for a good cause. were troubled in some way. Reaching out to troubled enough as it is; none of us should are trying to implement the For the price of a decent In Lane’s case, a report in The students doesn’t stop at the college ever have the additional worry of fee, but really we are trying lunch, students could help New York Times revealed that he level, as illustrated by Seung-Hui being shot on our way to class. to initiate a referendum to evolve environmental poli- attended Lake Academy, a school Cho and the Virginia Tech shooting My condolences go out to those allow students to vote on if cies at FIU. We agree that for at-risk youth, and is said to that occurred in 2007. affected by the Chardon High they want to initiate it.” added fees can be problem- have witnessed several incidences Thankfully, our University has School shooting. This kind of social atic, but we disagree with of family violence at a young age, not endured such a dangerous activism encourages O’Keefe that this adds any particularly the fights between ordeal, but the possibility still “Class Dismissed” is a weekly students to get involved in real financial burden. his parents that landed them in exists. column critiquing education in our institution. This new initiative is court several times and was likely Both students and professors America. Email jasmyn.elliott@ Student Government applauded and encouraged the determining factor in their must do their part in preventing fiusm.com Association President by The Beacon.

Letter to the Editor SGA matters should be public, open to students After reading The Beacon’s editorial “Lack of trans- Our student newspaper, emphasis on student, should the highest standards, but live up to them as well. parency affects students” we at the Coalition of Students not have to go to such extraordinary lengths to obtain To be truly transparent, there needs to be a top-to- for Reform, feel that public information should in fact public information. Not when transparency has been an down restructuring of how SGA presents information be public. The information requested by The Beacon SGA promise for years. SGA has not only a legal obli- to the public. should not be hidden in password protected sites, but gation to make records available under Florida law, but Keeping SGA matters private should be a thought readily available online and physically to anyone who under its own constitution as well. process removed from SGA rationale. requests it. That is the meaning of transparency. We at the CSR understand those in SGA are also Instead a completely open system that encour- Given the resources at their disposal, there is no students and have many obligations, but when they ages student input and participation should be excuse for the Modesto A. Maidique Campus or the chose to run for office, they chose to live by a higher implemented. Biscayne Bay Campus to not publish and make avail- set of standards. No one should have to go to the extreme lengths The able all documents and information that affect the When it comes to an organization that manages Beacon did to obtain public information. student body and university as a whole. roughly $13 million in student fees must not only have -FIU’s Coalition of Students for Reform

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Contact Us Jonathan Szydlo BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Wednesday, March 7, 2012 A www.fiusm.com B seas From sea to shining sea, no critter is left unturned Stephanie Feldman The project, funded mainly Staff Wrtier by the National Science Foun- [email protected] dation and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council For researchers like Michael of Canada as well as private Heithaus, plunging into shark- donors and scientists from around infested waters or wrangling giant the world, including University sea turtles is just another day at students studying the animals that work. live in this environment and the Heithaus, the director of the correlation between their shrinking School of Environment, Arts, numbers and the disappearance of and Society is an internationally sea grass beds. renowned biologist and ecologist The material the project gathers whose work has appeared in scien- is then distributed to a larger audi- tific journals and has helped produce ence via its website, SBERP.org, over a dozen documentaries. where viewers can see pictures, At the Biscayne Bay Campus, watch videos and find teaching Heithaus expresses his commitment resources for secondary schools. to education as a means to make SBERP has also collaborated powerful and positive changes in with National Geographic and the environment. He hopes that the Discovery Channel to create SEAS will help maximize the educational documentaries as well University’s impact on students as inviting middle school science and the world through excellence in teachers to visit Shark Bay so they teaching, research, creative works can create lesson plans and partici- and partnerships. pate in research. “I want to see SEAS [become] Heithaus hopes that with Photo Courtesy of Patrick Greene a national and international leader his involvement on a local level, in innovative teaching to prepare Whether on land or in the sea, Mike Heithaus, director of the School of Environment, Arts and creating educational materials for our students for the challenges that Society, has been a part of numerous research projects for various instituations. Above: Heithaus the K-12 audience, as well as many they will face including those that takes samples of various species of coral. outreach programs, he will not only we don’t even know about yet,” help find solutions to help -strug Heithaus said. of the “Crittercam” television series This curiosity has led to a animals involves traveling to the gling species, but “also educate the At the top of Heithaus’ agenda: from 2002 to 2003, helped conduct career as a biologist and an estab- ecosystems most impacted by their general public about the role these developing new interdisciplinary research using camera devices that lished authority on sharks and presence, such as the Florida Keys animals play.” undergraduate and graduate monitor behavior and movement shark behavior. Heithaus’ research and Shark Bay, Australia. “Many of the challenges programs in the school and collab- when attached to animals. focuses on the importance and influ- It is in this isolated stretch of sea students will face once they grad- orating with other colleges and Animals have always been an ence of large predators on marine grass and ocean in Western Australia uate will require being able to be schools. He also stresses the impor- important part of Heithaus’ life. ecosystems and their unique rela- that the interactions between pred- creative, to see problems from tance of fostering strong partner- “I grew up camping and fishing tionship with their prey. ator and prey are most evident. multiple perspectives, and to work ships as a way to increase the scope and always loved animals--espe- His goal is not only to help find He hopes that his involvement in in teams with people from different of school’s work and its impact. cially in the oceans--so I knew that solutions to the problems these the Shark Bay Ecosystem Research backgrounds and with diverse For example, National I wanted to be a biologist very early species face, but to also educate the Project will provide important data perspectives,” Heithaus said. “We Geographic, where he serves as in my life,” Heithaus said. ”I also general public about the vital roles about the importance of sea grass want to make sure FIU students are a research fellow for the Remote was very curious, so science was a they play in keeping the ecosystem ecosystems and how to protect them not just prepared, but are ready to Imaging Program and was the host really good fit for me.” in balance. Learning about these and other ocean communities. be leaders.”

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kristi gibbons Two sessions facilitated by Dionne Contributing Wrtier Stephens and Paige Telan will be after [email protected] Last year’s conference planted the a networking lunch. Stephens will be leading the “sexual scripts” from 1 p.m. Ladies and gentlemen: invest in seed to think of how as a woman I can to 2 p.m. and Telan will lead “Success is yourselves. F.R.E.E.” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Today, the Women Who Lead Confer- make a difference. “Their research and expertise in the ence will be held in Wolfe Univer- topics relate closely to the conference themes and learning objectives,” Bares sity Center room 221 from 10 a.m. to Chrystelle Edma 3 p.m. said. The daylong conference is designed Women’s Center, Program Assistant The conference has four goals ranging to enhance the personal, professional from enhancing the student under- and academic leadership development takes to be a woman whose accomplish- Edma, program assistant of the Women’s standing of the scope of female leaders of female students at the University, ments stand out even in this competitive Center. “From the line up and titles this and assisting female students in devel- as well as faculty, staff and community economic climate,” said Bronwen C. year, I’m expecting it to be empowering oping their personal leadership plan. members. Bares, associate director of the Women’s and eye opening.” Today, there are more and more The event, sponsored by the Women’s Center. The conference is free for all Univer- women who are reaching new positions Center, will feature Keynote speakers Wilder is the two-time winner of sity students, however, the networking of leadership in the U.S. unfamiliar with Hollis Wilder for the conference at the Food Network’s cupcake wars, a lunch is $7 for University students and the strategies available to maintain and Biscayne Bay Campus today, and former caterer to the stars and owner $10 for staff and faculty. Registration is balance their work as well as personal Monique Catoggio at Modesto Maid- of Jacksonville and Orlando’s gourmet required and community members may life choices. ique Campus on March 29. cupcake and frozen yogurt concept: join in for $25. The speakers will be sharing detailed “Both women were chosen because SweetByHolly. At BBC, the event will begin with a tactics related to what they did to land of their inspiring pathways to leader- “Last year’s conference planted the conference check-in and resource fair their dream jobs. They will also share ship, their contagious enthusiasm, and seed to think of how as a woman I can with campus and community organi- their daily regime, which in turn set them their empowering perspective on what it make a difference,” said Chrystelle zations, followed by Wilder’s speech. apart from the rest of the competition.