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This work is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections and University Archives at FIU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aP nther Press (formerly The Beacon) by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The Student Newspaper THIS WEEK AT BBC: of Florida Learn about wireless International University access on campus. 3 THE BEACON Vol. 17, Issue 41 WWW.BEACONNEWSPAPER.COM February 21, 2005 FIU EXPECTS BUDGET CUTS, TUITION INCREASES

By C. JOEL MARINO The governor’s budget pro- Treasurer Alexander Zyne, the Senior Staff Writer posal makes no mention of revenue from the increased special funds the BOG reserved tuition will provide FIU with an A few weeks after Governor for various developing pro- extra $6.5 - 7 million, raising the proposed his 2005 grams such as nursing and hur- university’s expected income to - 2006 budget, FIU adminis- ricane research, which they had almost $11 million. trators began to look for ways labeled as important “target “The 7.5 [percent] is a man- to compensate for what might programs.” datory increase,” said Zyne. result in a loss of $13 million in Although the difference “If you ask me honestly, ‘What state funding. between the BOG request and do you think the universities In the governor’s proposal, the governor’s recommenda- would do if they were given higher education funds were cut tions may seem vast, adminis- that option?’ – and I’m not just by eight percent. Although Bush trators claim that the increase talking about FIU – I would say proposed a $61 billion state in tuition will help bring FIU that they would all opt to go to budget, education is expected additional revenue. the 7.5 percent, because resi- to receive only three percent of “Now, there’s a little caveat, dent in-state tuition is very low that total. and that’s tuition,” Sauls said. compared to other universities A highlight of the recommen- “The BOG did not request any outside of the state of Florida.” dation included a 7.5 percent new tuition. President Modesto The governor’s proposal will increase in resident student A. Maidique] has not requested also affect other state universi- tuition and a state employee any new tuition, and that’s ties, because the request will salary increase of 2.5 percent important for students to under- fund only a quarter of what the that does not include university stand that. The governor has BOG said would be needed to employees. ... requested a tuition increase keep up with an increase in stu- A shortage in state funds across the board that’s going dent enrollment. became evident when FIU sub- to yield a certain amount of In his recommendation, for mitted a formal request for $27 money.” example, the governor allotted million of operation money Undergraduate tuition for Florida State University’s medi- through the Florida Board of in-state students increased by cal school $3.5 million. Governors on Jan. 18 and found 8.5 percent in 2003 and again However, the BOG shut GRAPHIC BY LUIS NIN itself curtailed to $4 million in by 7.5 percent in 2004. An down FSU’s long sought-after the governor’s proposal. increase in graduate tuition is chiropractic school proposal on will add weight to what FIU budget cuts. “We have appropriated also expected. Jan. 27, calling it an unnecessary President Modesto A. Maidique “It’s not a secret to anyone,” money, and we go after incre- This year, the governor gave construction during times of called “a modest investment said Carmela Pinto McIntire, mentally more money and try universities unlimited flexibility “scarce state resources.” from the state.” chair of the English Department. to see what we can achieve,” when settling out-of-state and Despite the massive budget Still, some feel that FIU’s “What is happening is that the said Steve Sauls, vice provost for international student fees. slash, administrators feel that positive rhetoric cannot account governmental relations. According to the University monies from private donations for what seem to be reoccurring See BUDGET, page 2 FIU reaches $11.5 million settlement

By C. JOEL MARINO 10, changes brought about by Senior Staff Writer the investigation will include the hiring of a new vice president for On Feb. 10, the FIU Board research and a new chief financial of Trustees voted to repay the officer, as well as reorganizations federal government an $11.5 within the Division of Sponsored million settlement to make up Research and Training and the for accounting errors within the university’s financial operations. Hemispheric Center for Environ- The HCET program was mental Technology. founded 10 years ago in conjunc- The Department of Energy tion with the Energy Department has been investigating the center to deal with nuclear waste and and the $50 million in govern- toxic site cleanups. ment grants it received between Seven million dollars in grants 1995 and 2003. to the HCET were delayed during Although President Modesto the investigation, although Maid- A. Maidique stated that the oper- ique has said that government ational budget and donations to funding would once again con- the school will not be touched, tinue. FIU’s plan to pay back the settle- As of press time, FIU admin- ment back through loans has not istrators could not be reached for been elaborated upon. comment regarding the investi- The settlement was issued after gation. investigations found accounting “I deeply regret this situation, irregularities arising from incom- and I appreciate your tolerance plete and improperly maintained and patience as we have worked time and salary records as well as through the various phases of dis- compliance issues dealing with covery and resolution that were CUT THAT RIBBON: At a Feb. 18 ceremony for the new Health and Life Sciences complex equipment and satellite offices. necessary to bring this matter to located on the University Park campus, President Modesto A. Maidique cuts a ribbon to inaugu- According to a press release a close,” said Maidique in a news- rate the new $31 million building. HARRY COLEMAN/THE BEACON issued by the university on Feb. letter the week of Feb. 14.

The Che makes a comeback, Pg. 4 Bizarre works of genius, Pg. 6 Asher excels as staff ace, Pg. 21

02-21-05.indd 1 2/19/05 2:05:57 PM 2 The Beacon – February 21, 2005 NEWS www.beaconnewspaper.com

THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS Faculty questions budget cuts

MONDAY • FEBRUARY 21 BUDGET, from page 1 “This is terrible, and this increase in construction. diverting any money from Women’s Basketball vs. New Orleans: 7 p.m., is pretty recent. The uni- According to Zyne, faculty support or student Pharmed Arena university has tightened versity has done previous money for new buildings support. [The funds] are FIU Wind Ensemble: 8 p.m., Wertheim Perform- up its belt for some reason, cuts, meaning that if we comes from a fund outside there for the purpose of ing Arts Center Concert Hall and it’s been happening want to attend a profes- of the operational budget, building those facilities,” for a couple of years.” sional conference, we has from a source called the Zyne said. THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 24 McIntire claims that to pay travel expenses.” Public Education Capital The state legislature will noticeable cuts have been Though some have also Outlay, which currently meet on March 8 to look FIU University Chorale: 8 p.m., Wertheim Per- made in various depart- questioned whether the holds $176 million for over the BOG’s and gov- forming Arts Center Concert Hall ments, including the expanding construction statewide use by educa- ernor’s budget requests FIU Theatre presents “Marisol”: 8 p.m., College of Arts and Sci- at the University Park tional facilities. for the offi cial allocation of Wertheim Performing Arts Center ences, of which English and Biscayne Bay cam- FIU requested $27 funds for the 2005 – 2006 FIU Russian Club movie night presents “Rus- is a part. puses have taken needed million from that PECO fi scal year. sian Ark”: 9 p.m., GC 140 “Faculty members must money from the opera- fund, and was granted that pay for copies if they want tions budget, Zyne said amount in the governor’s Staff Writer Robert Valen- FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 25 to give copies to our stu- that no departments have proposal. cia contributed to this dents,” McIntire said. suffered because of the “It’s not like we’re story Softball hosts Golden Panther Invitational: 11 a.m., Softball fi eld Baseball hosts St. John’s: 7 p.m., baseball fi eld BOG BUDGET PROPOSAL GOV. BUSH PROPOSAL FIU Theatre presents Marisol: 8 p.m., Wertheim Performing Arts Center

SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 26 Softball hosts Golden Panther Invitational: 11 a.m., Softball fi eld Baseball hosts St. John’s: 1 p.m., baseball fi eld Men’s basketball hosts Western Kentucky: 7:30 p.m., Pharmed Arena FIU Theatre presents Marisol: 8 p.m., Wertheim Performing Arts Center

FIU REQUESTED: WHAT FIU MIGHT GET

$27 MILLION $4 MILLION GRAPHICS BY LUIS NIN

EDITORIAL BOARD rock climbing wall, funded

ALEJANDRA DIAZ EDITOR IN CHIEF by SGA, will provide enter- 02/16/05 tainment for students at JOHN LOVELL MANAGING EDITOR the marathon and will help FIU SUED? lion. Two million of the the Panther Rage table in raise money for the cause. INFORMATION $12 million must be paid the Graham Center. The Beacon offi ce is located in the Graham Center, room Student Government immediately, and the rest Panther Rage is also BATTLEBOTS IQ 210 at the University Park campus. Questions regarding Association President must be paid over a period deciding whether or not production and content should be addressed members of the Jorge Rosario confi rmed of time. Throughout the to make a track or fi eld for BattleBots IQ, a yearly editorial and production staffs at 305.348.2709. Questions rumors that FIU was being proceedings, FIU never intramural sports. They robotics competition, will regarding display advertising and billing should be directed to the Advertising Manager at 305.348.6994. Mailing address: sued by the federal govern- admitted any liability. have several options, which be held in Orlando from Graham Center, room 210, , FL 33199. Fax number is ment. The Hemisphere include artificial turf, a April 12- 17. The compe- 305.348.2712. Biscayne Bay Campus is 305.919.4722. Offi ce Center for Environmental PANTHER RAGE WEEK track or natural grass. tition challenges college hours are 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. E-mail: Technology was being and high school students Beacon@fi u.edu. Visit us online at: www.beaconnewspaper. com for more information. audited when issues relat- Panther Rage’s “Rage DANCE MARATHON nationwide to. ing to their bookkeeping Week” begins Feb. 18. In an effort to recruit PUBLISHING POLICY arose. Events of the week include SGA passed a motion to students to FIU’s engi- The federal government a carnival with a dunk tank, donate $600 to fund the neering program, SGA will The Beacon is published on Mondays and Thursdays during brought a suit against a “Rage Week” party at Rock Climbing Wall at this the Fall and Spring semesters and once a week during Summer donate $3,000; half the B. Advertising inquiries for classifi ed, local and national ads FIU for $80 million, and Gracie’s Grill and many year’s “Dance Marathon.” fund needed to build the may be addressed to our advertising department. One copy rumors quickly spread others. The marathon, in which competing robot. FIU’s per person. Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon is that the university may be Panther Rage paid students dance for 25 hours robotic team has placed not responsible for the content of ads. Ad content is the forced to shut down. $3,500 for a T-shirt cannon to raise money for the sole responsibility of the company or vendor. The Beacon in the fi nals at this event is an editorially independent newspaper partially funded by A settlement, voted on which will make its first Children’s Miracle net- before. Student and Services fees that are appropriated by Student by the University Board of appearance during “Rage work, has raised over $2 Government. Trustees, has been reached Week.” For more informa- billion dollars nationwide – Compiled by Luisa for approximately $12 mil- tion on “Rage Week” visit since it was founded. The Cabrera

CORRECTIONS POLICEBEAT In the “African-American Luncheon TUESDAY • FEBRUARY 1 honors past heroes” story (Feb. 14), A student reported that her wallet was stolen while on board the Golden Panther Express. She placed Ramone M. Fluellen performed the the wallet on the seat next to her while she slept, but when she woke up, she noticed it was missing. Negro National Anthem. TUESDAY • FEBRUARY 8 In the “Game room closure angers students” story (Feb. 14), the SGA Coordinator of Parking and Traffi c Lazaro E. Rodriguez, reported that a vehicle immobilizer was placed on a 1993 red Civic Honda due to outstanding and unpaid parking citations. The vehicle subsequently president’s name should have been departed from the University Park campus, and now the immobilizer cannot be found. Another immobilizer spelled Jorge Rosario. was placed on the same vehicle on Feb. 1, and again the vehicle departed, and the immobilizer was never Alex Hernandez took the photo for located. The estimated value of the immobilizer is $400. The Department of Public Safety suspects that the same individual departed with the immobilizer on both occasions. the Vagina Monologues standalone (Feb.14) and hang time basketball WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 9 photo (Feb. 17). A student reported that her parking decal was stolen between Oct. 1, 2004 and Feb. 9, 2005. The car The Beacon will gladly change any was in the parking lot/garage located on UP3 near the 11200 S.W. Eighth St. exit. No information con- errors. Call our UP offi ce at 305-348- cerning the individual who stole the decal is available at this time. 2709 or BBC at 305-919-4722. – Compiled by Rodolfo Roman

02-21-05.indd 2 2/19/05 1:58:30 PM BBC NEWS February 21, 2005 WWW.BEACONNEWSPAPER.COM The Beacon - 3

THIS WEEK AT BBC

MONDAY • FEBRUARY 21

SPC presents Belly Dancing Classes: 6 p.m., WUC 155 GET Campus Life LEAD Program Luncheon: 12:30 p.m., WUC 159 CONNECTED TUESDAY • FEBRUARY 22 SPC presents Sankufa Pageant: 8 p.m., Ball- room Side A Public Relations Student Society of America: 7:45 p.m., WUC 155

WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 23

Biscayne Bay Lunch Club Lecture Series “Hablamos de Economica” with guest speaker Robert Marcuse: 12:30 p.m., Sea Club Room, near HM 129 SPC presents “Spoken Word” Lecture: 8 p.m., Ballroom Side A

THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 24

Catholic Student Association: 12:30 p.m., WUC 157 SPC presents Ballroom Dancing Classes: 6 p.m., WUC 157 Black Student Union Meeting: 6 p.m., WUC 159 Americans for a Safe presents Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Lecture: 6 p.m., WUC 245 SPC presents “Remembering Malcolm X” GRAPHIC BY LUIS NIN Panel Discussion: 8 p.m., WUC 155

FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 25

SOC general meeting: 4 p.m., WUC 159 Campus wireless access made easy Institute of Government presents “Excellence & Ethics in Management”: 8 a.m., WUC 155 By MICHAEL HAINES free, students are required NIC with UTS. ensures that only autho- Biscayne Bay Recreation presents “Kayak Day Contributing Writer to register their laptop’s The UTS of fice is rized members of the uni- by the Bay”: 12 p.m., meet behind the pool by MAC address on the UTS located in Academic One, versity community access the bay Got a laptop? Enjoy website. This registration room 293. The automated the university’s network African New World Studies presents “The doing your work on process is complete 24 IP request system allows resources,” said Misir. Roots of Hip-Hop Activism & Education campus? University Tech- hours after following the users to self-register their W h e t h e r t h r o u g h Symposium” with speaker Davey D.: 6 p.m., nology Services has imple- wireless access instructions MAC address. the university or home Mary Ann Wolfe Theatre, $5 mented a wireless system on the site. “UTS keeps track of networks, wireless users School of Hospitality & Management hosts 4th to access the Internet at There are two neces- the computers of students, should be aware of some Annual Wine & Food Festival: the University Park and sary ingredients needed faculty and staff who are security risks that come Friday Luncheons, 11:45 a.m., HM 129 Biscayne Bay campuses. to make the connection: a authorized to use the uni- with connecting to a wire- This free wireless access wireless network interface versity’s network via the less access point. is available to students and card (NIC) and registra- AIRS System,” said Yogi Questions on wireless SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 26 faculty at several locations tion of your NIC’s Media Misir, associate director for network security issues Institute of Government presents “Excellence on both FIU campuses. Access Control (MAC) marketing and customer are answered on the Fre- & Ethics in Management”: 8 a.m., WUC 155 Although the various address – a number that relations for UTS. quently Asked Questions wireless access points are uniquely identifies the “This innovative system page of the UTS website. According to the web- It is available in sev- forward with a wireless site, wireless networks eral of the popular study initiative that will enable are inherently insecure and hangout places on wireless access throughout since radio frequencies can campus. At UP, most of all FIU’s campuses and 02/16/05 pass through indoor and the Graham Center has sites,” Misir said. outdoor walls, exposing wireless access. At BBC, UTS is looking into the WLAN network to the library and ACI have alternatives, and a subcom- GETTTING INVOLVED nected to FIU. SGA Cabinet positions unknown and unauthor- access. mittee of the university’s (Academic Affairs, clerk ized use. Most students fi nd the Information Technology SGA proposed having KEEPING FOCUSED of council, judicial The other ingredient convenience of wireless Administrator’s (ITA) events at Biscayne Bay board chair, athletics for connection, an NIC, access very useful and Committee is evaluating Campus to get students The SGA intern pro- director, election com- can be purchased from practical. short-term ways to aug- more involved at BBC gram is training their missioner) and SGA several places including “Browsing, studying, it ment the system. and increase enrollment future officers better representative positions the FIU bookstores. The works everywhere I need “Additional information on campus. to keep trainees more (Arts and Sciences Rep- difference in price depends it,” said sophomore Mai concerning these efforts The Student focused and motivated resentative, graduate on speed. Nguye. should be available by the Alumni Association about SGA and it’s representatives, busi- On Best Buy’s web- While the system may end of the Spring 2005 also expressed concern available positions. ness representative site the price ranges from be useful to students, semester,” Misir said. about graduation events and representative at $49.99 to $129.99. The funding for wireless access For more information and the possibility of POSITIONS AVAILABLE large). UTS web page lists the expansion may keep the on how to connect wire- holding them at the NICs that are compatible system in limited areas. lessly to the Internet at UP BBC. SAA would like There are still several with the system. “Funding constraints and BBC, visit the UTS to implement methods SGA positions open at – Compiled by Wireless access is not currently preclude the website at http://uts.fi u. to keep the alumni con- BBC. These include: Jocelynn Ron available everywhere. university from moving edu.

BBC02-21-05.indd 3 2/19/05 2:07:29 PM 4 The Beacon – February 21, 2005 www.beaconnewspaper.com

OPINION Alejandra Diaz Editor In Chief • John Lovell Managing Editor • Leoncio Alvarez Opinion Editor VIVA LA LUIS NIN / THE BEACON IGNORANT! By MATTHEW TORO lowing, buying and claiming mandante, a key player in Contributing Writer as their own, any exhausted one of the most monumental fad sold to them by their revolutions of the 20th cen- Nowadays it’s hard to equally uninformed commer- tury and a prime adversary of They’re not making a statement at all! The walk through campus with- cial role models. imperialism. “ only rebellion I see is the rebellion against out seeing at least one stu- I simply wish they under- Some see him as the ulti- dent wearing a shirt printed stood the irony of buying mate embodiment of the independent thought and originality. with the iconic image of and flaunting a shirt that ideals of socialism and a Ernesto “Che” Guevara. glorifies the image of the true freedom fighter with an enemy. that we’re forced to usurp Lately, it’s one of the anti-imperialist, anti-capital- undying dream of rectifying The most devastating part the ideological struggles of trendiest of trends for people ist Guevara. global injustice. about this trend is that the others to compensate for our to wear this internationally The last thing Che wanted He selflessly traveled the people sporting the shirts own apathy? recognized symbol of ideal- was to have his face printed world, spreading his ideals disregard the history. I hope that’s not the case. ism and rebellion. on $25 t-shirts, probably and sacrificing his own life They’re not making a It’s up to us, the youth and I would assume the mes- made in some third-world for the pursuit of universal statement at all! The only the future, to take com- sage they’re trying to convey sweatshop, and then worn equality. rebellion I see is the rebellion mand! is, “Just like the bearded guy by a socially unconscious To others, especially exiled against independent thought Do you want to start a rev- with the single-starred beret bourgeois youth. Cubans who fled Castro’s and originality. These people olution? Don’t expect to get on my shirt, I’m passionate! It’s even sadder that such regime – partially installed by are ignorant and compla- too far by copying the habits I’m a revolutionary! Yeah!” ignorance persists in Miami Guevara – he is nothing more cent. of your equally misguided This would be slightly – the city with the highest than a ruthless murderer, a This goes far beyond friends and rap idols. more tolerable if at least half Cuban population in the communist tyrant. wearing a shirt representing A real revolutionary of the people wearing his . He killed without consider- something you either don’t doesn’t need a t-shirt to face on their chests had an Maybe if they knew just a ation and eagerly supervised believe in or know noth- declare his or her stance to idea of what the man stood small history of Che’s part the executions of thousands ing about! The problem is the world. Che never wore for, much less who he was or in the Cuban revolution they of Cubans who were labeled larger. shirts of Mao or Marx. His what he did. would more fully understand as counter-revolutionary. Doesn’t our generation revolution was through his The majority of kids wear- the implications of the state- He was even willing to have its own battles to fight? actions rather than a petty ing this shirt don’t even know ment they were trying to pursue nuclear war to real- Do we really stand for noth- faça de. his first name or nationality. make. ize his self-righteous ideol- ing? Are we so uninspired Do you really want to start They’re content with fol- To many, he is el com- ogy of blind hate against the and lacking in conviction a revolution? Read a book.

Dear Leoncio and Alicia, I am currently a junior with Leoncio says: Alicia says: interests in becoming a journal- Don’t feel bad about being The thing about majors that ism major. a junior with ideas of changing nobody tells you is taht what I am listed as a computer your major. According to Career you major in doesn’t necessarily science major, but I’m really Services, the average FIU student dictate what your job will be. If doubting that as my career changes their major around fi ve you like education, major in it. choice. I’ve thought of pretty times, so don’t be bummed out. You wont be barred from writ- much everything as a major, The way I see it, follow whatever ing for or heading an education from education to sociology. I’ve you would do for free. If you love magazine. thought of it all. Can you guys journalism and know for a fact that What many people do in please help me? you can see yourself doing it for your situation is go for a general Why is it so hard for me to absolutely no money, then go with major, then specify in graduate fi nd a major? it. You said it yourself. You don’t school. This way, you have four I don’t want to change majors want to be stuck doing something years instead of two to fi gure Write to us at [email protected]! again for fi nancial purposes but you’re not happy with. things out. I don’t wanna be stuck doing I suggest you make up your Don’t freak out about it You know you want to get “all up ons.” something I don’t like. I would mind soon though. Journalism, though. Life will give you many greatly appreciate any type of just like any major, has different opportunites to try out differ- help. requirements you must fulfill ent professions, hair styles and Sincerely, before you can take upper division lovers. The good one will reveal Going through Major Mania classes. themselves over time.

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Social Security’s future looks ominous WHAT DO YOU THINK? What do you think about the sup- By PAOLA ECHEGARAY Contributing Writer posed tuition increase for the Fall When did Social Security go from an act to help 2005 semester? According to the Bush “ administration, by 2042, the most vulnerable members of our society during unusually hard economic times to an integral part • I am entirely against the increase. Things when workers in their mid- should stay the way they are. 20s begin to retire, the Social of retirement plans for many Americans? Security system will be bank- rupt. were more than 14 percent of why they should continue to • I am for the increase. The money will be The Social Security Admin- disposable income in the first contribute to the fund. put to good use. istration has projected that quarter, near the highest level Americans should still con- about 48 million Americans in 22 years. According to the tribute because they might • I don’t care about the increase. I will receive benefits. Of the 30 American Consumer Credit need to collect social security continue to study at FIU no matter how million current retirees, 65 Counseling, a non-profit benefits in the future due to much money I pay. percent depend on social organization, Americans are hard economic conditions or security for 50 percent to 100 over 1.7 trillion dollars in other unforeseen and uncon- • I would rather transfer out of FIU rather percent of their income. debt. trollable circumstances. than pay more for my classes. The Social Security Act If Americans are preoc- This policy is for the cupied with covering living “greater good,” just as people was signed in 1935 during • Tuition increase? I love tuition increases! the Depression, when up expenses and debt, how much in the United States who to 20 percent of Americans is left for savings? Americans do not have children still Cast your vote at www.beaconnewspaper.com were unemployed. The most have had a poor personal pay taxes that fund public impoverished were the elderly savings rate, going into the schools. and the jobless. negatives in 2002 with only Many Americans spend In his address to Con- a slight growth in 2004. beyond their means, rely WINNER & LOSER gress, President Franklin According to Catherine on debt and neglect to save P. Montalto, a professor at enough for their retirement. Delano Roosevelt addressed WINNER the country’s economic situ- Ohio State University, only As a result, many rely Corporate joggers: The Marriott and Hilton hotel ation and the goal of Social 44 percent of households heavily on Social Security for chains recently announced an idea for exercise equipt- Security: “No one can guar- with a currently employed most of their income. Wrong ment in rooms for travelers on business. To be economi- antee this country against householder will accumulate information about the Social C the dangers of future depres- adequate retirement savings. Security Act’s original inten- cal, “equiptment” means giant hampster wheel. sions, but we can reduce I am not putting forth a tions has resulted in a heavy these dangers.” solution for the projected dependence on the program LOSER When did Social Security money shortage, but I’m by those who could have Malaysian Constantine fans: Keanu Reeves new fi lm go from an act to help the commenting on the high fended for themselves in their “Constantine” has been banned by the Malaysian gov- most vulnerable members of demand on Social Security. retirement years. It has also D ernment for having Satanic scenes. In 1989, Disney’s our society during unusually Many Americans have the put an unnecessary strain on “The Little Mermaid” was also banned for having an hard economic times to an wrong idea about their retire- American workers. old man with a pitchfork. integral part of retirement ments. A general re-education plans for many Americans? Their retirement funds are would have been appropriate The underlying problem primarily their responsibility, to alter America’s exagger- is American spending habits. and social security benefits ated expectations of Social Many Americans live beyond should only be used when no Security, but now that the their means and are con- other means are available. program is projected to go QUOTEABLES stantly in debt. This brings up the pos- bankrupt by the time our According to the Federal sibility that most Americans generation retires, we can “Don’t be polite. I don’t like Tommy, and Tommy doesn’t like Reserve, the average house- will never collect on social consider this our fair warn- me. Tommy doesn’t care to resolve things. I don’t care. I have no hold debt-service payments security. Most would then ask ing. feelings about it either way. You go to work, and there’s a guy in the offi ce you don’t like. You still do your job, huh?” – Vince Neil, singer for Motley Creu, on drummer Tommy LETTER TO THE EDITOR Lee, in an interview with “Blender” magazine.

Student fi nds improve- responsible for the section have stories cover ideas and events “I was fi rst attracted to men actively when I was 13. I kind of ments in Opinion section the experience needed to answer that students are interested in had my fi rst sexual awakening much earlier, with a brother/sister important questions. reading. team with red hair in a bathtub on Easter Sunday ... I still have a I would just like to say that The graphics are very assur- I couldn’t help but notice thing for redheads and freckles.” the idea of having an advice ing, and I think it should be that last semester’s editor and – Michael Stipe, musician, in an interview with “Blender” column in The Beacon is a great done in every section. designer switched positions, and magazine. one. I think it’s a good idea to it could not have been a better I know many people who have a visual or an actual picture decision. “Who’s going to watch us when they can watch a hot, shirtless guy would take advantage of the of the editors and designers The Beacon is looking build a skate ramp for a kid with no bones?” idea and put it to good use – me so the readers can see who is better with every issue, and I – Jason Bateman, actor, on how his show, “Arrested Develop- being one of them. responsible for the section. think people are beginning to ment,” comparing to ABC’s “Extreme Makeover,” on Saturday Many students have problems I remember last semester, notice. Night Live. talking to counselors or advisors and many semesters prior, when Thanks for your bi-weekly because although it is confi den- the Opinion section was the entertainment. I am greatly “This is the trippiest thing I’ve ever gone through in my life.” tial, a student would feel much most boring part of the paper. enjoying it so far. – Adam Levine, while accepting the Grammy for Best New more secure if all they had to I am glad to say that this Artist for his group “Maroon 5.” do is send an e-mail along with semester, it is the only section Diana Amencio a catchy name at the end. I look forward to reading. The Sophomore “Fragrance is a necessity on days you don’t have time to I just hope that the people designs are better, and the Education major shower.” – Sarah Jessica Parker, actress, on her reasoning for develop- ing her own fragrance.

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! February 21, 2005 WWW.BEACONNEWSPAPER.COM The Beacon - 6 METALM ORKS OUTDOOR ADD COLOR TO SOFLA By JARROD MILLER-DEAN known as “markets.” Later, lies Park. Both pieces, Staff Writer the arduous tasks of shaping currently on display in Fort the steel with an acetylene torch Pierce, depict shapely figures David Hayes is a man who and then painting it comes into that look like multi-colored knows how to please his audi- play. Each piece is individu- birds and worms. ence. He has been an artist for ally welded together to make a Hayes’s sons, David and John 50 years and has been amaz- sculpture. Marc, are his curators. They ing crowds for almost as long The New native got arrange his work at each show through his innovative outdoor his start by sculpting clay, wood and help set up. David Hayes sculptures. and other traditional materials got in touch with Duane Brant, “I’ve always been an artist. while attending Notre Dame director of Margulies Sculpture It’s all that I ever wanted to be,” University. A visiting professor Park and Dahlia Morgan, direc- said Hayes. named David Smith introduced tor of the Frost Art Museum, With his keen artist’s eye, him to sculpture and inspired to get his father’s works on the he picks up on lines and pat- him. He taught Hayes that FIU campus. terns that an average person sculpting is more than art- it’s a Though Hayes’s works depict would overlook. As an avid way of life. Hayes later thanked his inspirations from nature, bird watcher, Hayes spends the his alma-mater by creating a they never seem to quite hold majority of his time in nature. 30-foot monument dedicated true to form. He and his wife frequently to Notre Dame entitled, “Grif- “My works don’t take a life- come to Florida to enjoy the fin.” representation, because I like many national parks and bird Hayes displays many of his to leave that up to the viewer,” sanctuaries. works on college campuses Hayes said. “Everyone sees Hayes sketches what he throughout America. He has something different. Sometimes sees, sometimes creat- built a special relationship with they see things that I never ing up to three draw- FIU. “Circular Reef” and “Inch would have imagined. Their ings a day. He Worm,” two of his sculptures, interpretations help me in creat- then makes were on display at the Biscayne ing future works.” m i n i a t u r e Bay Campus and at FIU’s City officials called Hayes m o d e l s , Martin Z. Margu- when they wanted to update the city. He is currently working on several additional “series” pieces to be included in the display. A documen- tary examining his contributions to SCULPTING WITH COLOR: Sculptor David Hayes, an artist for over 50 years, knows how to add vibrance to the world through his use of color and the art world is movement in his art (above and left), specifically in his outdoor sculptures. also in the works. Hayes had some of his pieces displayed at FIU earlier this year. COURTESY When Hayes’s PHOTOS artwork is lent to exhibitions or is sold, has worked diligently for many from his achievements, because Hayes never gets too years to become a knowledge- he is a firm believer that hard upset. “There is always able and well- respected member work leads to success. the next piece. Each of the art community. “The next piece! You can work has its own “I’m inspired by Picasso, always make it bigger and individual per- Martinez and Braque. I find it better,” he said. s o n a l i t y, ” h e best when we learn from history. David Hayes’ artwork can be said. The traditions of art interest currently viewed on display in H a y e s h a s me. It helps us understand our Fort Pierce, Fla., Mobile, Ala. molded his craft own history,” Hayes said. and the Krasle Art Center in like his steel work. He Hayes isn’t content to rest Michigan.

LIFE!02-21-05.indd 1 2/18/05 7:47:14 PM www.beaconnewspaper.com LIFE! The Beacon – February 21, 2005 7 Wilco performance lacks passion

SOME FAVORITE THINGS BY VICTOR ESCALA – WRGP GENERAL MANAGER

1. HATING I’m a hater. I hate all the time and love every second of it.

2. M83 – BEFORE THE DAWN HEALS US This has been in constant rotation in my player for the last month and figures to not move from there for a good while longer. I wish film directors would forget all that weepy orchestral John Williams nonsense and score their films with DO THE FOXTROT: Wilco played at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater on Thurs. Feb. 17. Lead singer Jeff Tweedy (above, third M83 instead. The world would be a better from right, and below), kept the selection of songs very democratic – playing a wide variety from all of the band’s best albums. place if they did.

COURTESY PHOTOS 3. COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL By JOHN LOVELL I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the Managing Editor end of a semester than by living it up in the desert with good friends and two solid days of some of The moment I stepped out of my my favorite bands. car, I couldn’t help but think I had mistaken the Wilco concert I had driven to for the Jimmy Buffett show later that weekend. Fat, middle-aged men flashed me drunk, dirty looks while tail-gating at the back of their SUVs with coolers of cheap beer – I couldn’t resist pointing out the stereotype. I was struck with more disbelief as I watched an older crowd outnumber the younger one. When Jeff Tweedy and company finally took the stage and broke out into their first song, I started to think I really was at the Jimmy Buffett concert. The tail-gaters were now sloppy; they were in the aisles yelling with all the might and power their beer 2004 COACHELLA COURTESY PHOTO bellies could muster. Some of them even wielded flaming lighters over 4. ZO COMING BACK TO THE MIAMI HEAT their heads. While this hasn’t been officially announced just Where the hell was I? yet, all the talk makes it sound as if it’s a done I was at the Pompano Beach deal. Mourning’s size and tough defensive pres- Amphitheater, and I like to say it’s ence should be a huge boost for the Heat off the the place in South Florida where old bench and allow Shaq to leave some gas in the bands go to die. When it’s not being tank for another deep play-off run. used for summer pop-punk festivals, it’s where soggy ‘70s and ‘80s rock 5. DON’T WAKE ME UP stars wash up. This Sunday night radio show I do is definitely How inappropriate for a band the Mermaid Avenue Billy Bragg/ I think they were afraid to be one of the high points of my week each and every like Wilco, who has made quite a Woody Guthrie projects : “Califor- dangerous and ended up being time. With very chill, late night sounds, it’s the name for itself in the college music nia Stars” and “Somebody Some too polite. As nice as it was to see greatest way to close my weekend. arena for several years now with the Morning Sometime.” a chummier, chattier, plumper albums Summer Teeth and Yankee I have a rather large dilemma Tweedy, I would have preferred a Hotel Foxtrot. (Let’s just forget about the concert. All the songs more aggressive approach to the about A Ghost is Born.) were memorable, clean and well show. Tweedy knew exactly what I was rehearsed. There was something The finale was also rather uncharis- thinking after he encouraged the amiss however, and I think it was matic. I would have been content crowd to rush the stage. He even Tweedy. I felt that the set was pas- walking away from the concert with made a comment about the Jimmy sionless and could have used more some of their more endearing songs, Buffett atmosphere – damn, I love sincerity. like “How to Fight Loneliness” or it when I’m right! The bittersweet songs like “I “Ashes of American Flags” ringing in The evening went on, and the Am Trying To Break Your Heart” my ears. Instead, they encored with band changed pace shortly after and “A Shot In the Arm” lacked a few dull songs for which I could Tweedy invited the crowd to come the heartfelt melancholy I’m used not have cared less. closer. After a slow start, this was to hearing on the albums. The I was a little disappointed, but Every day more money is printed for most welcome. I can’t complain same goes for the band’s faster and it wasn’t a terrible performance. about the band’s execution, which harder rock tunes like “I Am the Wilco should reevaluate itself and Milton-Bradley’s board game, Monop- was just as crisp as its studio record- Man Who Loves You” and “Spiders its attitude toward the music it plays oly, than for the U.S. Treasury. ings. The song selection was a demo- (Kidsmoke),” which is the only live before the band ends up actually cratic mix of the greatest releases; it song worth listening to on A Ghost belonging in such a deplorable place – www.kellys.com/know.html even included a couple of songs off is Born. as Pompano Beach.

LIFE!02-21-05.indd 2 2/18/05 7:42:55 PM 8 The Beacon – February 21, 2005 LIFE! www.beaconnewspaper.com Career fair provides unique opportunity for students

By SHANE HOWARD p.m. in business attire to the longest and slowest Staff Writer speak to representatives moving line. from companies such as Kimberly Clarke, who They came, they talked Carmax, Franklin Tem- majors in marketing, is in and they took your resume. pleton, Linq Financial her last semester and was This year’s Spring Career Group, American Express in the IBM line. Clarke, and Education Fair is now and many others. who is currently employed a thing of the past. The Companies such as part-time, said she was Feb. 15 event, held at the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, looking for a job or intern- Pharmed Arena on the JC Penney and Johnson ship in marketing, sales or University Park campus, & Johnson had on-the- management. She was at hosted over 130 com- spot interviews. Students last year’s fair as well and panies that offered jobs queued up to have one- thought that the compa- and internships to FIU on-one interview sessions nies were pretty much the hopefuls. with company represen- same as last time, with a Students came out tatives. IBM, with two few tweaks. between 10 a.m. and 3 locations, won for having Government jobs were a huge draw at this year’s ART POP: Romero Britto, a faux-realist Brazilian artist, spoke to more than 60 university fair. Stations were set students on Feb. 17 at the Hillel Second Generation. During his lecture, he spoke about his up for the likes of the life and his art, while taking questions from the audience. DARREN PERLMUTER/SPECIAL TO THE BEACON Broward County Sher- iff Department the State Department and the U.S. to become a special agent special agents. good turnout,” Smith Secret Service. The FBI include being a United Christopher Smith, a said. station was extremely pop- States citizen between the junior majoring in inter- Those who could not ular as recruiter Kathleen age of 23 and 37, being national business, spoke to attend the Career Fair Cymbaluk, an agent of in excellent physical con- the CIA, the State Depart- should not despair. Career nine years, left with over dition and willing to be ment and Linq Financial Services will hold infor- three pages of names from transferred anywhere in Group about internships. mation sessions on a few students who spoke to her the country. “I wanted to see more of the fair’s companies and were interested in “We get a lot of law internship opportunities,” from now through March. working with the bureau. enforcement majors,” said said Smith. “There are These sessions will be held Cymbaluk was there to Cymbaluk. She also said mostly job opportunities at the University Park tell students that the FBI that people don’t realize here.” campus. To sign up for WORKIN’ IT: Students filed into FIU’s Pharmed Arena last has positions for many that students majoring Overall, students these sessions and to get Tuesday to provide potential employers with their resume and majors, ones that you in language, computer seemed to enjoy the fair. more information visit to have one-on-one interviews with companies like Johnson & probably wouldn’t link scienceREG-644_4.75x7 and engineering 1/24/05 2:48“With PM the Page vast 1 variety of www.fiu.edu/~career/ Johnson and IBM. SHANE HOWARD/THE BEACON to the FBI. Qualifications could all qualify to be majors, it was a pretty workshop.

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HOCKEY, from page 12 ketball players in today’s NBA is making just over $300,000 that the sports world cares about tic when it comes to playing make salaries that would make more. Interestingly enough, what they used to care about for the fans and the love of the the foreign NHL everyday on any man tremble, including the Wang has only played in 12 -- the fans and playing for the game, but that’s the founda- “Sports Center,” be warned. team owners. games this season for the Heat love of the game -- nothing will tion in which sports is rooted, A lockout may be on the way The perfect example is a and is averaging 3.2 minutes per change. Every few years we will and until the industry balances soon. player like the Miami Heat’s appearance. witness another one of these one with the other, we will find 301-1662E&Y4070_8.2x13aThe NBA’s collective bar-12/27/04Wang 11:02 Zhizhi. PM ThePage 7’1 1 Chinese Owners are trying to avoid lockouts that hurts the fans and ourselves questioning the true gaining agreement comes to native is making $2.5 million this situations like overpaid players the game more than the actual value of the games. Not only a close after the conclusion of season. To put it in perspective, making preposterous salaries players and owners that take part will sports suffer, but so will our this season and, like the NHL, Dwayne Wade, one of the team without satisfactory contribu- in it everyday. present-day society that depends could see itself in a standstill if cornerstones and a local icon, tion. Regardless, until the comes I hate to sound like a roman- on them. owners and players cannot come live area: 8.2" to terms. One must realize that bas-

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ASHER, from page 12 a Cuban restaurant, she’s the one that a successful one. Being the ace for any pitching staff speaks.” “I just wanna win,” Asher said. “The is a tough job, because more than one Golden Panthers. Earlier this month, Asher returned more we win, the more it will help guys guy can be a starter. Asher has shown his He wanted to go back home and to Orlando to pitch against the team he out on the team with the draft and stuff dominance this season by not allowing an attend UCF after junior college, but the turned down. like that.” earned run in any of his first three starts, school was a bit resentful that he turned Asher knew the players on the UCF Asher says he does not want to think thereby proving he has rightfully earned them down the first time. squad, because he grew up with most of about professional scouts and the draft. the top spot on the starting rotation. “I really didn’t know anything about them. He just wants to concentrate on the “It’s very competitive [being the FIU,” Asher said. “I came down here “It was kinda overwhelming to go back season. ace]. There are a couple of guys [on the open-mined, not thinking I was gonna home where most of my family hasn’t He would love to go pro, but think- pitching staff] aiming for that spot,” said sign here. I was like ‘Wow this place is seen me pitch since high school,” Asher ing about it could distract him from baseball Head coach Danny Price. “As a nice,’ the complex, the school.” said. “My mom’s boss was there, friends pitching. pitcher, you gotta keep your composure Adapting to Miami’s environment was from church, my high school coach and “I’ll deal with the draft after the and throw strikes. David has done all of not as easy as Asher thought. even my elementary school P.E. teacher. season,” Asher said. “I just wanna stick that for us so far.” “It was culture shock. I’ve never I wish we would’ve won.” with the season and get my grades up. As for how his teammates feel about dealt with that where I came from. Asher says that, from a team stand- I’ve never been a school guy. My indi- him, junior relief pitcher Frank Gonzalez Everything’s in Spanish. You can’t order. point, he hasn’t had a good season in his vidual goals for the season are to be an summed it up best: “When he’s on the It’s different,” Asher said. “Now I have college career. All-American in baseball and an Academic mound, it’s almost a guaranteed win for a Cuban girlfriend, so when we go to He wants his last season at FIU to be All-American.” us.”

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By ALDEN GONZALEZ Head coach Cindy Russo? Staff Writer Patience and discipline. Q: What is the most significant Throughout the season, the women’s thing anyone has ever told you? basketball team has played exceptionally Never quit. well. Q: What is the one thing in life you Thanks in large part to their energizer fear the most? bunny off the bench, LaQuetta Ferguson, Losing someone close to me; it’s the Golden Panthers have compiled a 15- something I’ve never had to go through 8 overall record and are well on their way before. to the onference tournament. Q: Who was your toughest oppo- Ferguson has averaged nearly 10 points nent so far this season? and four rebounds per game and is third Marshall. Although we won, they were on the team with 24 total assists. As really quick and athletic. Ferguson’s productivity continues, her Q: What’s the toughest part about playing time steadily increases. With only having to come off the bench? four games remaining before the tourna- Nothing really. I’m always into the ment, The Beacon sat down with the sixth game and ready to contribute. All it takes man, or lady if you prefer, and discussed is a couple of trips down court, and I’m the season’s success thus far. all loosened up. Q: What’s the biggest reason for the Q: What is the one thing about team’s success this season? Malcom X that has made you the Chemistry. We all get along and pull person you are today? for each other. He didn’t take any [crap]. He taught Q: Who did you relate with best on me to be tough and always stand up for the team when you first got here? myself. [Former FIU point guard] Ivelina Q: What is the best aspect of your [Vrancheva]. She taught me to be tough game? and really helped me out with my pass- HIGH SPIRITS: Laquetta Furguson has been a major contributer to the Golden Panthers this My penetration and passing skills. ing. season. The freshman is averaging 10 points per game. GEOFF ANDERSONL/SPECIAL TO THE BEACON Q: What sspect of your game needs Q: Is there anyone on this team that the most improvement? can beat you one-on-one? Q: How did you get into basket- Q: Who is your favorite basketball Defense. Nobody! ball? player? Q: Why did you choose to attend Q: Who would give you the most When I was eight years old I was really Michael Jordan–he was just such a FIU? competition? lazy and I needed something to fall back great all-around player. He could pen- They seemed like they were the most Probably [center] Milena [Tomova] on so I could quit track and field, so I etrate, pass and play real good defense. interested in me and I liked that it was and my roommate Asha [Neal]. chose basketball. Q: What have you learned from close to home.

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By XAVIER VILLARMARZO stress on his back and he was sent to a Staff Writer chiropractor to avoid risking prolonged damage. For senior David Asher, adapting to a While the team was playing a road new environment was hard enough, and series in Hawaii, Asher stayed in Miami then a freak accident almost prevented to rehabilitate his hip with the help of a him from doing what he loves best -- chiropractor four times that week. He baseball. said that after the rehab session with the Now, the lefty is the ace of the FIU chiropractor he was fine. pitching staff with a 2-0 record and the A native of Orlando, Asher was slated hope of leading his team to the College to pitch for UCF upon graduating from World Series. University High School. About one month before transferring Then, he was selected in the lower to FIU, Asher was out one night when rounds of the professional draft after his he made a quick run to a convenience senior season. store. To improve his draft status, he opted He leaned on his driver side door only to attend junior college. Junior college to have it swing open. He rolled out players are eligible for the draft every year, the door and got stuck under his truck. where as players who attend four-year Despite having a manual transmission, universities are only eligible after their the truck did not stall out. Instead, it junior year. coasted, dragging him in circles around The decision proved to be a bad one. the parking lot. He spent the majority of his freshman Asher escaped with 60 stitches right season at South Florida Community Col- above his groin, a broken hip, a broken lege out with an injury. Therefore, he was pelvis and third-degree burns on his not drafted. stomach, arms and knees. After a six-day His sophomore season turned out to stay in the hospital and negative news be the exact opposite. The team only from the doctors, Asher remained deter- won eight games and he was the most mined to play the game he has played overworked pitcher on the staff, often since he was three years old. throwing 150 pitches per start. His coach “When I came [to FIU], I had the knew that if they took him out of the worst limp,” said Asher. “My hip was game, the team would lose. twisted inside.” Asher’s performance that season Armed with new pitching mechanics, earned him a scholarship to pitch for the he was determined to throw like his old self. However, this didn’t last long. DOMINATION: FIU ace David Asher (2-0) has not allowed an earned run in 21 innings His new mechanics put too much See ASHER, page 10 pitched and has struck out 16 batters this season. DANNY KAMBEL/SPECIAL TO THE BEACON Money issues cancel entire NHL season

COMMENTARY cancelled the season, it became the first professional sports league in U.S. history to cancel an entire season without having played a single minute. The truth is that although the owners, players, cities and organizations want the fans to believe that everything is about the ticket holder, in reality it is a business–a multi-billion dollar business. By ANDONI GONZALEZ-RUA Over the last few months, we have Staff Writer witnessed players and owners arguing over a salary cap, mostly regarding a For most people around this city, life couple million dollars. This is something is the same as it usually is during the that will continue to happen for some month of February. Hockey fans may time to come. It may seem as though a not agree. million dollars here and there is a lot, but Since the lockout began following the when you have players making individual conclusion of the Stanley Cup last May, salaries that far exceed those numbers, many people knew what would come of one must ask if it really makes that much this season. of a difference. There was no doubt around the league The NHL today finds itself in the same that the Player’s Union and the owners scenario as many sports leagues, both in were not going to agree in forming a the United States and around the world. salary cap that satisfied both sides. Only a few, mostly the top-tier teams in So, here we are in February. The teams each sport league, actually make a profit should be at the All-Star break by now, yet each year. not a puck has been dropped and most This may sound hard to believe, but players are taking their talents elsewhere, it is a scary truth and the foundation for mostly to Europe. the argument is that the owners, who When NHL commissioner Gary Bet- claim they are losing money, are actually tman cancelled the season during a press making money. conference last Wednesday afternoon, one For those fans of other sports, most had to wonder what sports in America, notably basketball, who are happy they and the world for that matter, are truly don’t have to watch highlights from NO MORE SEASON: The Player’s Union and NHL owners could not come to an agree- about. ment and cancelled the entire hockey season. COURTESY PHOTO When the National Hockey League See HOCKEY, page 9