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CLASS REUNION DJ Irie feels connected to the FIU community
Esra Erdogan event that celebrates student life. It Life! Editor is not about the most beautiful or pretty student, it’s really about show- As the official DJ for the Miami casing and highlighting a particular Heat, former University student student who not only excels at their DJ Irie will never forget his roots. education but also is very active in During the years 1995 through 1999, school, works very well in groups Irie was very involved on campus and is active in their community. and held the positions of Vice Pres- We’re in talks with Student ident of Student Government and Government and other levels of General Manager of WRGP, Radiate administrations to launch this at FIU. FM. Irie feels so connected to the We would like to take it to different University that he continues to stay universities but for the initial one it involved today, and took a moment would be strictly an FIU event and to speak with Student Media. would have students’ say on the vote. It’s going to be a great thing SM: How are you involved with for the school because PR would the University? say this thing was birthed at FIU. DJ Irie: One of the things I have SM: What would you like to been consistent with is Homecoming see the school improve on in the and the Ultra Fest [in previous future? years]. The First Generation event came about because I keep a good DJ Irie: I’ll say this — it’s a hard dialogue with all the administra- Manny Hernandez/PictureGroup via AP IMAGES question because being someone that tors and even though we have a lot DJ Irie, who attended the University from 1995 through 1999, is currently the official DJ for the Miami Heat. isn’t a student. Students may feel a going on, if there is anything I can little differently but I can speak as help them out with that is possible [academic] experiences have shaped University, then I’m in. University event at FIU next year. someone from the outside. on our end, we are in. Really, it’s a me today and I don’t feel like those My partner, Carlos Arias, and I I read what’s going on in the SM: What is your next big matter of me just wanting to say that are experiences that I can say ‘Oh, took Donald Trump to court and papers and FIU is really on fire. project that you’re working on with [the University] wasn’t a place I just that’s cool and it’s a thing of the finally won exclusive rights to Miss Great things are happening in the University? went to get a higher education. past.’ Education is a huge, huge University. athletics with Miami is where I grew up from thing for me and if I can help out DJ Irie: The big project we What we wanted to do is build high school to college. All those and do anything that advances the are trying to do now is the Miss a cool and fun anti-pageant. It’s an DJ IRIE, page 6 SGA looks into formation Environmental Science Ozone depletion remains of student political parties Philippe Buteau the necessary rules will be. or reject. an issue in South Florida News Director The plan is to have some- “We’ve done the legwork thing finalized in time for and now the senate will fill Mel Alvarez currently being reported in the Arctic, according While Republicans figure spring 2012 elections. in the gaps,” Castro said in an Contributing Writer to Parker. who will face off against Jose Toscano and Michelle interview with Student Media. “It’s going to take a long time for some of Democratic President Barack Castro, assistant directors of The legwork was nation- Last winter, atmospheric scientists discov- these chemicals to be low enough in the atmo- Obama for the White House wide research on how political ered what is now being described as the “first sphere to say that we no longer have a hole in next year, student government parties operate at other univer- significant ozone hole ever recorded over the the ozone in the Antarctic area. It doesn’t happen at the University is figuring sities such as Auburn, Ohio high northern regions” by the science journal, right away because some of these chemicals out how political parties will State, and Florida. One of Nature. last for hundreds of years. [The hole is] prob- operate here. That cannot work their discoveries is two possi- Though this ozone depletion is temporary, ably temporary in the Arctic because it has to Political parties are already here. [You’re] only bilities under which polit- unlike that of the Antarctic discovered in the have very special conditions in order to be cold accounted for in SGA’s stat- going to see people ical parties would fall – either 1980s, it demonstrates the lasting effects green- enough.” utes because of an amendment under student government or Depletion is measured by the reduction of of wealth being house gases have on the planet. in April 2011, but procedures the Council of Student Orga- Jack Parker, professor of environmental ozone concentration in a particular area. on how to create party rules able to [run]. nizations. Political parties at science and chemistry at the University, explained Furthermore, chemical ozone destruction in dictating how much they can UF fall under their version of the differences and causes of atmospheric holes the Arctic has been known to occur in winter and spend and, among other things, Patrick O’Keefe, CSO, according to Toscano. over the Arctic and Antarctic regions. spring; this is due to atmospheric chemical reac- President how they will campaign, Another consideration for “The difference is [this hole is] in the north tions with local hot or cold air. However, never SGC-MMC haven’t been defined yet. the senate is whether parties pole not the south pole; we don’t have anywhere had such a significant depletion occurred as was So, to prevent the possi- will be active year-round or near the same level of an ozone hole in the north the case in February 2011 when the northern bility of a political party only during elections. pole because it’s not anywhere near as cold as ozone hole reached southward into Russia and spending $10,000 or more on “My hopes are that parties the south pole,” Parker said. “One of the charac- Mongolia. a year-round campaign, the Campus Life, and Carlton Ng, are year-round and registered teristics needed for the chemistry to take place, Though ozone depletion and global warming senate of the Student Govern- graduate assistant for Campus through SGA,” Toscano said that is depleting the ozone, is that it has to be are generally separate topics in the scientific ment Council at Modesto Life gave a presentation to the in an interview with Student very cold in the stratosphere.” community, in the present case, a link can be Maidique Campus are in the senate which included ideas Several factors need to exist before the midst of discussions on what the senate could use, modify PARTIES, page 2 Antarctic ozone improves similarly to what is OZONE, page 2
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News Flash Chevrolet partners with FIU AMA LOCAL Aura Altamiranda with the ideas,“ said De Leon. showing, a teaser was aired AMA FIU’s Rosanne Cash opens Miami book Contributing Writer The program offers prizes for the campaign. fair with songs most successful campaign, including AMA FIU’s grand event will take The collegiate chapter of the Amer- Flip camcorders, GPS systems, and place on Wednesday, Nov. 16 and exhibit Singer Rosanne Cash opened the Miami Book Fair ican Marketing Association at the Univer- netbooks; AMA FIU’s additional incen- the three cars they have been assigned to International with an impromptu performance. sity took on the task of participating in the tive for participating is the opportunity to promote as well as slogans and personas Cash read from her memoir “Composed” and sang Chevrolet Campus Promotions Program network, use a number of resources, and for each that will help their target audi- several songs on a borrowed blue guitar on Sunday during fall 2011. AMA FIU was hand- steer a campaign in a professional envi- ence identify the vehicles in the future. night. Cash said she finds melody in prose and tried picked by Edventure Partners, an organi- ronment that attends to its client’s needs. The students unveiled their plans in a to emulate her favorite writers as she worked on the zation that specializes in fostering educa- Ultimately, the program is geared to presentation to their client and Edventure book. tional and professional partnerships. heighten the success of Chevrolet, while Partners prior to initiating their campaign. Fantasy writer Christopher Paolini also talked about “We know that FIU is a well-known providing these marketing students expe- Their progress was measured in their his Inheritance series with the crowd. The Miami school and it has a large [number] of rience. “Participating offers a unique second milestone, Event Activation and Herald reports that the 26-year-old got laughs when students enrolled. FIU is truly a great opportunity to manage finances, people, Content Generation. In a few weeks, the he described wearing “billowy pantaloons” on his first university,” said Natalie De Leon, Edven- projects, and deadlines - the skills you’ll final assessment will be made upon a book tour and confessed that he originally named the ture Partners account manager. need as a marketing professional,” said mutually agreed date that will detail the hero of his books Kevin. With a budget of $3,000, their goal Daniela Delfino, a senior international outcome of their efforts. NATIONAL was to promote the new line of Chevy business major who serves as public rela- “Between work and classes it is often Cruze, Equinox, and Volt, as well as the tions director for the campaign. difficult to get all the members of the Police clear out downtown Occupy Chevrolet College Discount Program. Each of the 40 students involved project at the same place at the same time,” Oakland camp The discount program is one that offers have taken on their respective roles in said Delfino. The least of their concerns, reduced Chevy vehicle prices to students seven departments. These departments as told by Delfino, has been gathering Riot-clad law enforcement officers cleared and recent graduates. Their objectives are: public relations, accounting, finance, support. Members of the community out a weeks-old anti-Wall Street encampment in also include awareness for Chevrolet and reports, research, campaign strategy and and sponsors such as ChicBerry Frozen Oakland just before dawn Monday after issuing a higher number of sales, a better repu- implementation and advertising. Yogurt and Pizza Rustica contributed to several warnings to Occupy demonstrators. tation for the company, more commu- In order to meet their goals, the the organization’s efforts. Protesters appeared to put up little resistance nity involvement, and extensive research, students set up a Facebook page to reach “I’ve grown to really appreciate, this to the raid and officers could be seen leading among others. out to their peers as well as a website: hands-on real world, real client experi- some handcuffed demonstrators away from the “They’re giving a real world marketing www.gmsavesfiu.com. ence,” said Justin Dixxon, junior adver- downtown plaza where the camp had been set and learning experience to students but “What Lies Beyond,” a student-made tising major and advertisement depart- up. Warnings from Oakland authorities had been also to educators and professors, whoever film by Jarrod Knowles, a senior infor- ment leader for the campaign. “It makes similar to those issued before officers raided the is involved. In this case, the educator is mation technology major, premiered my degree so much more valuable to encampment on Oct. 25 with tear gas and bean a little hands-off because the students run at th University on Oct. 26; prior to the me.” bag projectiles.
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EU imposes new sanctions on Syria University interested in green options
European Union foreign ministers decided OZONE, page 1 vulnerable urban places on the America Recycles Day. were made available at the Nov. Monday to impose additional sanctions on 18 planet and probably the most Carrie Kashar, assistant 12 tailgate and in FIU Stadium Syrians in response to the killings of protesters made between the two. vulnerable urban area in the director of sustainability, said to help increase participation by Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime. As evidence shows, the United States.” to Student Media, in 2011, the of students, faculty and staff The names of those sanctioned will not be primary cause of global He attributes this to Flor- University will participate in in waste reduction programs, known until they are published in the EU’s offi- warming is carbon dioxide in ida’s proximity to sea level the Environmental Protection while heightening awareness of cial journal in a day or two. In a statement, the the lower atmosphere, which as well as the estimated three Agency’s Game Day Chal- environmental issues. foreign ministers said they were “individuals traps and accumulates heat; to four foot rise in sea level lenge for the first time. Kashar encouraged responsible or associated with the repression and thereby limiting the heat that can projected to occur by the end of During the friendly compe- students who are interested supporting or benefiting from the regime.” be absorbed in the stratosphere. this century. tition, collegiate schools strive in getting involved with Sanctions generally include visa and travel Subsequently, the stratosphere The most effective way to to reduce waste and recycle environmentally sustainable bans on people and the freezing of assets. The becomes colder and causes lessen the impacts of global during a football game in organizations on campus to sanctions adopted Monday also include suspend- more ozone destruction. warming and ozone depletion, hopes of excelling in one of contact the Students for Envi- ing the disbursement of European Investment Parker stressed that South Parker suggested, is working five EPA award categories, ronmental Action, Panther’s Bank loans. Florida is at risk to global on a local level to limit carbon which includes greenhouse gas Going Green or the Intel- warming. emissions and reduce energy reduction. lectual Decisions on Envi- – Compiled by Melissa Caceres “Particularly coastal South usage. The Office of Sustain- ronmental Awareness Solu- Florida is one of the most The University has shown ability has dubbed the effort the tions club; all of which can interest in promoting this “GoGreen Game” in correlation be reached through the Office message with projects like with the office’s America Recy- of Sustainability’s website Campus Sustainability Day and cles Day. Recycling options gogreen.fiu.edu.
E-BOARD AND PRODUCTION STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION President, speaker worried Editor in Chief Asst. Opinion Editor Modesto Maidique Campus: PARTIES, page 1 “[You’re] only going to see people of wealth Alexandra Camejo Brooklyn Middleton GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM (305) 348-2709 being able to [run].” BBC Managing Editor Photo Editor [email protected] Media. However, Dawson feels because FIU is Jonathan Szydlo Kristi Camara Biscayne Bay Campus: Toscano also said political parties would predominantly a commuter university, in the Production Manager/Copy Chief Asst. Photo Editor WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM not replace the current system for elections but short term life of political parties, O’Keefe’s Laura Alonso Sergio Naser (305) 919-4722 instead will add to what already exists in the fears, will not become reality. [email protected] Elections Code. Both men share similar feelings in that a News Director Copy Editors Fax: Whatever the senate passes needs the signa- person’s affiliation should not help or hurt them Philippe Buteau Diane Arias, Jasmyn Elliott, (305) 348-2712 ture of SGC-MMC President Patrick O’Keefe get elected. Rebecca Garcia, John Giralt, Asst. News Directors before a statute revision can be done. If O’Keefe “Just because people choose not to align Editor-in-Chief: Pattrik Simmons vetos the bill SGC-MMC Speaker of the Senate [themselves] doesn’t mean they should be at a Melissa Caceres (305) 348-1580 disadvantage,” Dawson said. Jonathan Ramos Page Designers [email protected] Donovan Dawson would need two-thirds vote of Camila Calcines, Eissy de la the senate to override his veto. O’Keefe, his running mate Sanjeev Udhnani Sports Director Advertising: Moneda, Cristina Miralles, In an interview with both O’Keefe and and Dawson were all endorsed by the Coali- Joel Delgado (305) 348-6994 Dawson, the two said they are opposed to polit- tion of Students for Reform, a group of students Alexandra Sardi [email protected] Asst. Sports Directors ical parties in the “traditional sense” – the one whose president said they are a political party. Recruitment Director Rico Albarracin The Beacon is published on Mondays, now being discussed. CSR’s President William-Jose Velez, a Kyle Pineda Igor Mello Wednesdays and Fridays during the Fall O’Keefe is worried about political parties at former senate speaker in SGC-MMC, had Business Manager and Spring semesters and once a week the University descending into what now exists several concerns with points in the political party Life! Editor during Summer B. One copy per person. Eddith Sevilla at UF. At UF, there exists a political system with proposal. Esra Erdogan Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon is not responsible for the content of ads. alleged back-door politics that include blackmail As he looked over the proposal during an Director of Student Media Asst. Life! Editor Ad content is the sole responsibility of the and paying of opposition. interview with Student Media Velez’ concerns Robert Jaross Vanessa Paredes company or vendor. The Beacon is an edi- The slate system, what FIU currently uses, concentrated on how much control there would torially independent newspaper partially Asst. Director of Student Media Opinion Editor funded by student and services fees that allows people to support each other but not for be over political parties. Alfred Soto Neda Ghomeshi are appropriated by student government. established political parties. “This proposal sounds like it will micro- “That cannot work here,” O’Keefe said. manage parties and to me, that’s a mistake.” Contact Us Joel Delgado Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 3 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, November 16, 2011
football Decision to start Medlock sparks a quarterback controversy
here are moments in obstreperous Owls could a football game that not do anything to control defineT the team’s season, Rhodes running the ball, whether it much less themselves. COMMENTARY is a single Even with the win throw by getting the Panthers over the quar- the hump against FAU and t e r b a c k , making them bowl eligible, a defen- it is not as impressive a sive stop, win as one might think by or a coach looking at the box score. Brandon Wise m a k i n g The Owls are the worst a major team in college football decision. That moment this season and have barely happened this week for the played up to the enor- FIU Panthers. mous expectations that Jake Medlock had been their legendary head coach sitting on the bench all Howard Schnellenberger season. Sitting, waiting, places on his team every watching everything season. Wesley Carroll did as quar- The Panthers still have a terback. Over the past four lot to prove with two games weeks, Carroll threw four remaining in the season. So interceptions and did not far in Sun Belt, the reigning run the offense particularly conference champions have well at all. beaten the teams that they In steps, Medlock, who were suppose to. when given the opportu- But, they have also lost nity, has run the offense to each of the teams that very efficiently. The are ahead of them in the offense has scored 65 Kristi Camara/The Beacon conference, Louisiana, points in the seven quarters Jake Medlock [left] picked up a win in his first start over Wesley Carroll [right], igniting a dilemma under center. Arkansas State and Western that the redshirt freshman Kentucky. has seen action. He brings that he cannot do that every game manager and handled there is no reason for for the extra points. This team can finish the a dimension to the offense play because other wise, he the offense well when he Medlock not to start against Cristobal even put it in season 8-4 and still finish that Carroll does not power is going to find himself in a was asked. Louisiana-Monroe. He can a back up kicker to kick fourth in the Sun Belt and run. hospital room. However, last week the manage the offense better the last extra point for miss a bowl game. With Medlock is not afraid to While it was great to see offense could only score and find more receivers the Panthers, but Carroll only two bowl tie-ins, the get out and try to run over the young gun and future nine points against a shaky down field other than T.Y. cannot even get a ceremo- Godaddy.com bowl and some of the linebackers starter get his shot, it was Western Kentucky defense. Hilton. nial snap at the end of the R+L Carriers bowl. The and defensive backs. He a sad sight to see Carroll It seems like head coach If Carroll gets the start game. Panthers will most likely has even been known to get watching the game from Mario Cristobal went with this week against the have to hope that a bowl IT’S ABOUT TIME out front and lead block for the sideline with a headset the hotter hand at the time. Warhawks, it is a despi- committee is willing to Kedrick Rhodes or Darriet on after taking this team to There is now a quarter- cable move by Cristobal This is officially a pick them up as the fourth Perry. heights never seen before back controversy to deal and a blatant sign of disre- rivalry now. It took ten team from the Sun Belt. However, the Jack- and leading them to a 5-4 with in Miami: Carroll or spect to the senior. He only years (technically), but the The chances are slim to sonville native better be record so far this season. Medlock. Even though he touched the field against monkey is finally off of none and slim is on the way careful and learn his lesson The redshirt senior was a only passed for 135 yards, the Owls to hold the snap the Panthers’ backs. Those out. Medlock enters week as starter for ULM; Hilton awarded Jackson Wolek country, people are winning three games after having given “We’re bowl eligible, but I Staff Writer games in different ways and we up four in one game against believe that things are still up in want to make sure that what- Arkansas State. the air for right now and bowl Before each game this ever happens, we’re prepared to “Arkansas State was a game or not, we’re just trying season, there had been no ques- have an answer for it.” reality check, and ever since to win these last two games and tion that the starting quarterback It was Medlock’s first ever that game we felt bad about it see what happens,” Cyprien for the upcoming game would start in college, and in the game and we know that our defense said. be senior Wesley Carroll. he threw for one touchdown is better than we showed on that REDSHIRT FOR GRACE? But after redshirt freshman and ran for another, but also day,” said senior defensive back Jake Medlock got the start and turned the ball over once on a Jonathan Cyprien. “We just Cristobal announced that played the entire game in the fumble. honed in on what we always do. the team is looking to get senior 41-7 victory over the Florida “[I need to do a better job] We’re just focusing more on the defensive back Chuck Grace, Atlantic Owls on Nov. 12, at holding the ball and making little things and it’s paying off.” who has missed seven consecu- it is now his job to lose. On better decisions on passing,” The Panthers (6-4, 3-3 SBC) tive games due to a knee injury, Monday, head coach Mario Medlock said. “I know this became bowl eligible for the an option of redshirting, which Cristobal made it clear that week is going to help a lot. It’s second time in program history, would allow Grace to play next Medlock would be going into going to be hard because they but are still not guaranteed a year. “We’re just going to seek a this game week as the starter. [ULM] blitz everywhere, but bowl game after the season. redshirt for him. He has another “They will both get plenty it’s just taking care of the ball The two remaining confer- year to give,” Cristobal said. of reps, but Jake will go in as and making sure everything ence games are against teams Also, T.Y. Hilton won his the starter,” said Cristobal. “I’m goes good.” that have already been elim- seventh Sun Belt player of trying to keep it as simple as I An area that has improved inated from bowl conten- the week award when he took can for everybody and for the for the Panthers over the last two tion: ULM (3-7, 2-4 SBC) and a punt 97 yards for a touch- benefit of him as well. games has been defense, which Middle Tennessee (2-7, 1-4 down against FAU, earning We all have to get better is now first in points allowed SBC). Fifty-three teams in the him special teams player of the every game of the week and I in the Sun Belt and 22nd in the nation have six wins or more week. think this is the best way to do nation at 19.8 per game. The and with 35 bowl games, 70 It was the longest punt return Kristi Camara/The Beacon so and it’s also the fair way. team has only surrendered four FBS teams can make it to a in FIU history and the second of When you look around the touchdowns through the last bowl game. Hilton’s career. Jonathan Cyprien goes for a tackle during Shula Bowl X. 4 The Beacon – Wednesday, November 16, 2011 SPORTS www.fiusm.com
Volleyball Panthers close regular season with sweep over Trojans eduardo almaguer assists and middle blocker Trojans called a timeout to Staff Writer Silvia Carli led her team regroup. with four block assists. It was no good as FIU’s While the Panthers’ win The first set was a tense stellar defense held Troy against Troy on Nov.12 battle between both teams, to only two more kills may have meant nothing as there were a whopping in the set. The Panthers more than just another win 18 ties in the set. After surfaced with their second for FIU, it may have been finding themselves in a 11- set win, 25-18, after Prsa the last game the Trojans 9 hole, the Panthers posted and Bejlica slammed down play in 2011. three consecutive points on back-to-back kills to On a night that marked the heels of two kills and It seemed as if FIU’s fatal the final game of the regular a service ace from Prsa to flaw this season, relaxing season for both teams, FIU lead for the first time all after taking 2-0 leads, was (19-9, 10-6 SBC) swept set. Though they would happening again. As the Troy (16-14, 6-10) using never fall behind again, third set opened, Troy took explosive offense and Troy would not let up their a commanding 7-1 lead and exceptional defense. fierce attack. extended it to 12-5 after The Panthers shattered A tight 26-26 score kept Bjelica and senior Andrea their previous season-high both teams on their toes Lakovic committed two mark in digs accumulated until FIU came crashing attacking errors. in three sets by posting 71, through with back-to- After four consecutive 13 more than they posted back kills. Senior Sabrina Trojan points saw their against UALR on Oct. 23. Gonzalez sent Egan’s set team lead 16-9, FIU decided Attributing to that total was over the net for the first to stop the bleeding. The junior outside hitter Marija kill followed by a Bjelica Panthers went on a 6-0 run Prsa with a team-high 19. rocket to capture the set. to tie the game, thanks in Prsa, who also had 11 kills, The extra-point set win part to three straight errors was one of two Panthers to seemed to have given the from Troy. The massive post a double double. To Panthers the answer to run was enough to shift the no one’s surprise, outside creating bigger leads in momentum to FIU’s side of hitter Jovana Bjelica was the second set. An error by the net, as the team went on the second player with the Trojan Brittany McClel- to capture the set in a close double double with 24 kills land was sandwiched in- battle, 25-23. and 17 digs. It was her between two Carli kills to It was a good way to tenth double double of the give FIU a 17-11 lead. end the regular season for season. Troy was not about to Panthers, as they will need The team collectively roll over, however, and the momentum on Nov. hit for a .282 mark, a top rattled off four consecu- 17 when they play their ten performance in the tive points to close the gap first match in the Sun Belt
Jonathan Segal/The Beacon season, led by Bjelica’s and make the game close Conference Tournament .455. Setter Jessica Egan again. After a Troy error in the U.S Century Bank Silvia Carli led the Panthers with four block assists against Troy on Nov. 12. led the match with 48 made it 21-16 though, the Arena. Baseball Marlins extend offer to Pujols BLOCK PARTY Steven Wine God takes us,” Pujols said last made it sound unlikely that the team AP Staff week. would be willing to pay all three It could be Miami, now that the veterans they’re courting if Pujols, A surprising visit by Albert Pujols Marlins have become aggressive Reyes and Buehrle accept offers. sent a message: The Miami Marlins free-agent shoppers. They expect “It’s a problem we never will be a much different franchise crowds of more than 30,000 nightly suspected could happen,” Samson than the Florida Marlins. next season, meaning a revenue said. “It didn’t even occur to me. We Pujols picked an unlikely locale increase that will allow the frugal have a first choice, a 1A and a 1B to begin his free-agent tour Friday franchise to be more active in free after 1. This week did not happen by when he was courted in Miami by agency. accident. We knew who we wanted the Marlins, only hours before they Loria and a contingent of team to see, and when we wanted to see officially changed their name during officials even visited the Dominican them.” a ceremony at their new ballpark. Republic on Thursday to watch a Pujols would be the big prize. Pujols had lunch with team offi- private workout by highly regarded The Cardinals exercised a $16 cials, checked out the stadium and Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. million option on his contract after received a contract offer. “We’re looking at everyone,” last season. The slugger rejected a The notoriously thrifty fran- Loria said. “We want to make this multiyear extension that included chise, suddenly in the mood for a team as special as we can. We would a small percentage of the franchise spending spree, declined to disclose be foolish not to entertain the possi- during the winter, and cut off nego- details of the contract proposal. Free bility of some of these players. It’s tiations on the first day of spring agents Jose Reyes and left-hander just one of those things that mean training. Mark Buehrle also received offers you’re going forward. We’ve had Pujols’ numbers in nearly every after taking ballpark tours earlier this our hands tied for a long time. With major offensive category are on a week. this new stadium we want to step three-year decline, but he remains “We’ve never been penny- into a new light.” among the game’s elite players. He pinchers,” owner Jeffrey Loria said. New manager Ozzie Guillen is hit 37 home runs this year, running “We just haven’t had the ability to expected to help recruiting efforts. the 30-homer streak to 11 years, do it in the old stadium. Now we’re “Miami is a magnet — the city, and batted .299 with 99 RBIs. He looking forward to a new era.” the manager, the new ballpark, the led the Cardinals’ improbable late- The 31-year-old Pujols, a three- players we have,” Loria said. “We season surge and became only the time NL MVP, is a free agent for the have a terrific core here. All of it put third player to hit three home runs in first time after spending his first 11 together is the magnet.” a World Series game. major league seasons with St. Louis. The Marlins are expected to Loria said the meeting with Pujols and the Cardinals didn’t increase their payroll from $57 Pujols went well. Sergio Naser/The Beacon discuss a contract extension during million this year to at least $80 “He’s terrific,” Loria said. “I the season, which ended with a million in 2012. Signing Pujols can only tell you that he loved the Dominique Ferguson goes for a block in an exhibition game against World Series title, but he hasn’t ruled would likely mean spending even stadium, he liked being here, he liked Florida Memorial. The Panthers began their regular season against out remaining in St. Louis. more. the flavor of Miami. We’re hopeful George Mason on Nov. 14. “We’re just going to see where Marlins president David Samson some of these deals will happen.” Contact Us Esra Erdogan Life! Editor [email protected] LIFE! The Beacon – 5 www.fiusm.com Wednesdays, November 16, 2011 spotlight on... Violinists finds playing in Quartet freeing
kathy paz multiple awards. He has received ular style that has left an impres- Staff Writer America-Israel Cultural Founda- sion on him more than all others. tion scholarships and the Braun “As far as repertoire prefer- For the last seven years, the Zingel Award, to name a few. ence, I suppose that maybe I’m University has housed a group Vitenson’s studies eventually inclined to be impacted by the that has received critical acclaim brought him to Florida, where romantic quartet repertoire. At and praise from countries around he completed the first part of his the same time, Mozart is a great the world for their intelligence, higher education at a conserva- composer for a quartet. That’s approach, playing and style. tory in Boca Raton and earned one of the reasons why quartets The Amernet String Quartet, the his bachelor’s degree. are so unique–from any period, University’s Ensemble-in-Resi- “The conservatory used to be you have a lot of great reper- dence, was created two decades called Harid Conservatory and toire,” said Vitenson. ago by students at the Juil- then it became Lynn Univer- This year, the Honors College liard School. Since its start, the sity. After that I got my master’s at the University launched a group has earned much recogni- degree from Juilliard. new, upper division course that tion and prestige from the music During my second year there, is centered around the Amernet community. I studied with the former first String Quartet. It is an interac- Misha Vitenson, one of the violinist of the Juilliard String tive course that combines lecture, two violinists in the Quartet, is a Quartet, Joel Smirnoff, who is discussion and performance. It native of Tashkent, Uzbekistan. now the president of the Cleve- is taught by Vitenson and his His exposure to the world of clas- land Institute of Music,” said colleagues in the Quartet. sical music came at an early age. Vitenson. “Basically, we look at histor- “I started playing the violin Vitenson joined Amernet ical things from certain periods when I was about six years old. String Quartet in 2002. He is and we tie them to specific For some reason, I remember my accompanied by violinist Marcia composers. We talk about certain first lesson, the very first lesson Littley, cellist Jason Calloway events in the composers’ lives. –nothing afterwards as much,” and Michael Klotz, the groups’ We also look at the social atmo- said Vitenson. viola player. sphere of these times. “I would practice with my “I’m very happy to be a part We’re letting the students mom, who is also a violinist of the Quartet. I would say it’s know about all kinds of things and happens to be my father’s probably the most gratifying that went on in the world and student; My father is a violinist, thing to do as far as repertoire is we’re doing it through the too. I was playing with my father concerned,” described Vitenson. String Quartet’s repertoire,” he for a while. Then, when I was Playing in a group as opposed Sana Ullah/The Beacon explained. 11 or 12, I started studying with to playing solo carries its own set Misha Vitenson is one of the two violinists in the Amernet String Quartet. The String Quartet’s next other people.” of perks. performance will be on Dec. 3 Vitenson immigrated to Israel “In a quartet, you have a lot there are many great conduc- As far as playing music goes, as a part of the University’s New in 1990 and continued his studies more liberty. You get to play with tors around the world, it’s kind Vitenson’s career has allowed Music Ensemble at the Betsy under Chaim Taub. During other people as well, so it’s not of nice not to have a conductor,” him to explore a wide ranged Hotel in Miami Beach during Art his time in Israel, he received always just a quartet. Although said Vitenson. repertoire. But there is a partic- Basel.
radiate reviews LAST HURRAH Electronic group’s new direction alienates fans
lectronic music is meant to evoke the mostE basic human emotions through its pounding rhythms, COMMENTARY massive l o o p s , constant s h i f t s and bass drops. T h i s Carlos is also Sucre-Parra why both Photo Courtesy of Justice on Facebook.com Skrillex and the Jersey Shore have become so where between the fear captivate the attention of popular. French beat of recreating their debut the listener. makers Justice have a defi- and taking a completely The starting track, nite knack for this and their radical new direction at “Horsepower,” sets the debut record, “Cross,” the risk of alienating their stage for the new album. certainly served as a testa- fans, Gaspard Augé and The listener is presented ment to their talent. “Audio, Xavier de Rosnay found with a strikingly similar Video, Disco,” their latest an uncomfortable middle tune to “Genesis,” utilizing release, attempts to main- ground where they tried horns to create tension, tain the same momentum to appease both sides to massive buildups and a Kristi Camara/The Beacon and enthralling vibes deliver a lackluster sopho- certain level of hype for The FIU Meme Generators were spotted on Nov. 12 at the last home football created by its predecessor. more effort that can’t quite game of the season against rivals FAU. FIU beat FAU 41-7. However, some- define itself, much less JUSTICE, page 6 6 The Beacon – Wednesday, November 16, 2011 LIFE! www.fiusm.com
haute topic When it comes to makeup trends, classic is better
love to wander around makeup. It is not often, but with it. I do have a few prod- firmly believe there is a shade oriented ignore make up? trated by routine, I think it in drugstores, especially I do succumb to buying ucts that I am faithful to. out there that looks good on There is no denying is perfectly fine to have a in theI makeup aisles. Some- whatever “incredible” or I love blush and I wear it everyone. And sometimes, if that sometimes it can really uniform face. thing about the pretty pack- “life changing” product the daily. I am feeling confident, I put transform a look from dull It does not mean that I aging, the colorful displays magazines are raving about Although my make up on eye shadow. to bright with a swipe of lip want to be wearing the same and the “NEW” signs are this month. Then, I watch a gloss or give glamour to an shade of red for the rest of really attractive to me. YouTube tutorial or two to outfit that is understated, like my life or that I would not B u t learn how to use the product a sweater and jeans accom- want to experiment, but I am columnist the truth is and attempt using it. How can someone panied by exaggerated cat completely comfortable with make up The at-home trial eyes. my old faithful products. is not my usually results in one of fashion oriented ignore Make up is also an excel- Original, well-made best friend. two outcomes. Either I am lent way to have a signa- clothes and accessories last Actually, successful and feel like I make up? There is no ture. You cannot imagine longer and retain their value I may be have undergone a transfor- Nicki Minaj without her over time. There are some allergic to mation so I take a photo of denying that sometimes pink lipstick or Elizabeth items that will never go out of esra erdogan the stuff. myself and never wear the Taylor without her bold black style. As for makeup and hair Maybe it product out of the house or it can really transform a eyeliner. trends, they come and go very is because my mother never I fail miserably and regret Make up trends change quickly, so do not feel pres- taught me anything about wasting my time and money look. every season, along with sured to purchase that berry applying it while I was on a useless product. clothing trends. But I do not lip stain just because you saw growing up, but that has Either way, I reevaluate savvy friend says I do not Then I see something on think we should all be scram- it in a runway review. not stopped my sister from my opinion on trendy make put nearly enough on, it is the runway or in an editorial bling to buy new products dropping major bucks on up and end up thinking I’m enough for me to notice. I in a magazine that makes me after every fashion week. Haute Topic is a weekly products. just not the kind of girl that will also always have a love reevaluate my reevaluation. Unlike in other categories of fashion column. Look for it I actually own a lot of can be really experimental affair with red lipstick. I How can someone fashion- fashion where I grow frus- every Wednesday this fall. Album tries to marry disco class reunion DJ Irie “proud of FIU,” and modern electronica JUSTICE, page 5 the homage it pays to Daft Punk’s “The Prime stays involved on campus Time of Your Life.” what is to come. The two find a great groove and an infec- DJ IRIE, page 1 While the next track, “Civilization,” tious balance between electronic and rock that attempts to take a stab as a crossover hit, it begs for people to take over the dance floor. athletics with the football misses the mark; it feels bland and dull in But this only becomes a brief flash of bril- team, basketball and base- comparison to “We Are Your Friends” from liance in what otherwise seems as an effort ball. We’re making some an earlier single and “D.A.N.C.E.” from to marry revivalist disco and modern elec- headlines — headlines that “Cross.” tronica without taking a firm stance on one or we weren’t making when Both became massive hits due to their the other. “On’N’On” provides what could be I was a student, so I think immense catchiness as purely club-centric considered the best track in this experiment. that’s great. electronic pieces aimed for the discotheques, The funky combination of synths, string I would like to see those where the spirit of Ed Banger, their record arrangements and vocals blend into a pretty programs continue to label, thrives. catchy jam–ignoring the flute/piccolo break, improve and I think it’s a “Civilization” reminds me of the time I which adds a somewhat uncomfortable Spyro big part of school spirit. wasted when I saw Lionel Messi in a commer- Gyra/fusion jazz element to the track that With academics, nothing cial for Adidas in hopes of catching parts of lingers in the background, never quite fitting has made me happier than the song; the hype surrounding the album in. seeing the results of our law became a greater opportunity for them to sell Ultimately, that certain combination of school graduates passing the expectations of an unreleased product at a alluring pulsations and somewhat kitschy the bar. high price. instrumentation represents Justice the best. I was a part of the orga- Unfortunately, what follows becomes It becomes a guilty pleasure – something nization that lobbied for a increasingly disappointing. The third track, you vehemently deny listening to, yet fully law school [in] Tallahassee “Ohio,” never quite picks up a definite embrace on the inside, making it such a great with the Board of Regents, groove; the bass and main rhythm becomes an thing. This is the embodiment of “Audio, pleading the case to get a afterthought behind a series of piano arpeg- Video, Disco.” You may not embrace the law school for FIU. I wasn’t gios that detract from the overall value of the album in the realm of public opinion, but you more sure about anything in tune. will “D.A.N.C.E.” to it and love it. my life. By the time the beat grows into the track, I’m sure there are other it is a lost cause. The next two tracks, “Canon Radiate Reviews is a weekly music review things the school can be Paul Emmans/MTV/Picture Group via AP IMAGES (Primo)” and “Canon,” become highlights of column. Look for it every Wednesday this better about but from DJ Irie at the MTV Sucker Free Awards. DJ Irie has the album, one for its brevity and the other for Fall. someone on the outside I also been nominated for a BET award. am very proud to let people know that that’s my school; really enables me to travel. I busy, but I miss the game of I’m a Golden Panther. have a certain commitment basketball. coming Events I was on [the Modesto when we are in season to be SM: Did you ever Maidique] campus a home because we have 40 imagine getting to where wednesday, NOV. 16 thursday, NOv. 17 month ago and wow — plus games. you are today growing up? • French Week at the Frost • 2011 Americas Venture Capital that campus is exploding. Once you’re in season Museum: November 10-17, Conference: 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m., I have great perspective on and those calls come in to DJ Irie: No! Hell no! 2011: 12-2 p.m., MMC Frost Art Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables that because from my years go to Singapore or Vegas, I never even thought that Museum Atrium • Nature Preserve Volunteer there, for every building then we have to table those someone would give me • Chamber Music Series: FIU Day: 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Nature that was there, I can iden- things until summer and a dollar, much less have String Students: 7:30-9:30 Preserve, wear closed-toe shoes; tify three that weren’t there. sometimes in summer they a business based around p.m., Herbert and Wertheim anybody wearing sandals may be I am very proud of FIU. aren’t available anymore. music and performing. Performing Arts Center, Concert asked to go home. Long pants are With this scenario, I Hall, Ticket prices : $15.00 strongly recommended. SM: What are you can take advantage of it. I General Admission, $10.00 • The Festival of the Trees: 6-8 doing to keep busy during To continue reading this article just got back from Singa- visit our website. You can find this Seniors and FIU Faculty/Staff, p.m., Coral Gables Museum, The the lock out? $5.00 FIU Students and FIU Alumni Festival of the Tress is celebrating it’s pore and it was amazing. article under Life! columns. Association Members 25th year. DJ Irie: What I can say I may be going to Europe is since I am not partic- in January and Asia again. Write to [email protected] to have your event featured! ipating in games now it There is no issue keeping Contact Us Neda Ghomeshi Opinion Editor [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 7 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Poor planning affects departments On-campus exams inconvenient junette reyes Staff Writer The convenience of online courses is reduced when students have to commute to take an exam on campus. The The University’s Federal Work This would not only keep departments Beacon finds it senseless to require students to take exams Study program, a program that func- for online courses in person; this requirement completely tions by providing “…part-time from being jeopardized, but it won’t defeats the purpose of distance learning. jobs for undergraduate and grad- Online courses are available for all majors of the uate students with financial need, jeopardize the students either. University. Courses that require only books and an Internet allowing them to earn money to help connection opens up doors for a type of student who may pay education expenses,” has had a otherwise be incapable of going to college in person. stressful year. Work schedules, children, military life or living over- Underfunding on the part of and they are not the ones that should a 25 percent cost-share, however, seas can make it arduous, and often even impossible, to federal aid, as well as overestima- be planning to ensure this never because “…FIU is a Title 2 and Title obtain a college degree. Distance learning solves the tion of funds and underestimation of happens again. They are, however, 5 institution, meaning it is a devel- problem. participating students by the Finan- having trouble providing funds for oping and Hispanic-serving institu- However, online learning opportunities are compro- cial Aid Office, has caused hiring their unexpected cost-share. tion, respectively.” mised when they also include in-person exams. In the departments to take the burden of Because of this, I believe they This makes the University eligible interest of continuing to expand avenues for education, in- providing a share of cost to fund the should plan a cost-share within their for an optional waiver, which has person test-taking requirements should be discontinued. program “…from their individual individual budgets from now on out been used for five consecutive years Perhaps one of the greatest concerns for online courses department budgets to compensate of preliminary caution, whether they and allows departments to disregard is that of potential cheating. The Beacon thinks if a student for the funds that were overesti- do or do not need to provide funds the obligatory 25 percent cost share. is adamant about cheating, it does not matter if they are mated” for the first time since Fall for the program. This is how the Financial Aid taking the test in-person or on a computer; they will find 2006. This would not only keep depart- Office then determined that the a way. The University was given ments from being jeopardized, but it departments would need to provide Online, there are obvious concerns of cheating when a $135,000, compared to the $300,000 won’t jeopardize the students either, an 18 percent cost-share to some- student takes a quiz, test or even comprehensive midterm to $750,000 federal funding it usually considering that “...without [their what cover what they would provide or final exam. However, cheating can be made more diffi- receives. The Financial Aid Office is cost-share] students’ awards would with a 25 percent cost-share in order cult in a couple of ways. providing 36 percent of funds for have to be cut by 18%” this time to not cut the students’ awards. First and foremost, the material for online tests and the program, and is requesting that around, as explained by Financial Planning for the program was exam should be appropriately timed and done in Respondus departments provide an additional Aid Director Francisco Valines. conducted poorly, and could have Lockdown Browser, a software program that creates a web 18 percent cost-share while working Whether they decide to plan for an made all the difference if there were environment that bars the test taker from opening other on a plan for the remaining unac- 18 percent cost-share or a 25 percent not any mistakes in estimates. tabs or documents. counted-for funds. cost-share is up to the departments. The Financial Aid Office and the The time allotted for the test is also crucial. Obvi- This request was unexpected, Nicole Castro’s article about hiring departments need to learn ously, students do not need 60 minutes to answer 20 though, seeing as this situation was the work-study dilemma for FIU from this situation to improve their multiple choice questions. The timing must be allocated not taken into consideration when Student Media on Oct. 5 explained plans for the future of the program, appropriately. planning their individual budgets. that the federal government provides should the program be federally Secondly, if there needs to be a multiple choice test Although the departments are not the majority of the money that funds underfunded again. due to the nature of the course, the test can vary for each required to provide any funding due the work-study program, while While the Financial Aid Office student. to a waiver the University is eligible hiring departments are typically needs to correctly assess their esti- Thirdly, essay tests and papers that are turned into for, they should learn from this situ- required to share 25 percent of the mates to ensure this never happens turnitin.com can be weighed heavier than multiple choice ation and plan their future budgets cost to fund the students’ payments again, hiring departments should tests. with this cost-share in mind out of during a university’s scheduled still have a cost-share accounted for Online education opportunities are important and inte- precaution. disbursement. in their individual budgets out of gral to our “Worlds Ahead” mentality. Online education Granted, the departments have The University’s hiring depart- precaution, so as to not jeopardize should be limitless in regard to location and convenience. no fault in the chaos of the program, ments are not obligated to provide themselves or the students. Eliminating the on-campus requirement encourages this.
Letter to the editor Political parties already exist, will improve involvement
On Monday November 7, 2011, The fair rules to help in the process, last year address your SGA officials. check on an SGA that passes laws without Beacon published the column titled the SGC-MMC Senate enacted a new With that in mind, any and all regula- anyone noticing; particularly when it “Political parties admirable, but possible Elections Code, one with provisions tions must be fair and allow students to takes weeks for them to be posted online. complication”. This is a response to targeting party fundraising, campaigning fully exercise their rights, not infringe The ambition behind the concept, that column and several of the points it and overall involvement in elections. It upon them; rumors that students won’t be inevitable as it is, can be correctly imple- makes. now appears there is a push to “establish” able to have a Democratic or Republican mented with a student-led process that In early 2010, the Student Government political parties. Again. Party are disconcerting; it is not SGA’s reflects the virtues and characteristics of Council - Modesto A. Maidique Campus The fact of the matter is that parties or Campus Life’s job to determine how a our university. Supreme Court held a case that funda- already exist. The FIU Coalition of party is called, or what it stands for. That We must not merely copy other univer- mentally altered the manner in which Students for Reform already has estab- job is solely up to the students who wish sities’ models which are often derided as Student Government Association elec- lished itself as the first political party on to coalesce around common ideas for our inadequate; the opportunity is there to tions happened at Florida International campus, taking an active involvement student government. establish a new type of system that is free, University. with the April 2011 elections endorsing The process to reform the already open and accountable for everyone. In this case, Mujica v Elections Board, a significant amount of the winning enacted political party regulations must The opportunity is there for our elected the court ruled that students are constitu- candidates, including President Patrick be an open one. The Senate Student SGA officials to take action in this matter tionally guaranteed to endorse each other, O’Keefe. Advocacy committee, upon the filing of a and deliver. This will be one small step based on the right to freedom of expres- Moving forward we must all be bill should hold public hearings to gather towards the SGA that we all want and sion. With this ruling not only came a aware that a debate on whether to have student input on the regulations. deserve, and perhaps, a giant leap towards more fair and free process, but also the parties or not is pointless; they cannot be The idea, if correctly implemented, getting more of our student body involved possibility of political parties in the prohibited. won’t represent the neglecting of require- with its government. framework of our SGA. It is important to state that parties are ments or responsibilities; on the contrary, - William-Jose Velez Aware of the need to implement some not meant to be a distraction but a tool to established, active parties will serve as a Former SGC-MMC Senate Speaker
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t THE ay The Beacon – 8 A www.fiusm.com B Wednesday, November 16, 2011 SEAS works on improving natural habitats
Stephanie Feldman maintaining and planting in the butterfly Contributing Writer gardens and working in the greenhouse. The campus’ many ponds and mangrove With a variety of physical landscapes, forests provide hunting grounds for many from mangroves to beaches, Biscayne Bay Florida species such as Anhinga birds, Campus serves as a home for some of Flor- which can completely immerse themselves ida’s most treasured species. in water as they dive and search out food, Its location alongside Oleta River State but are often seen drying their feathers in Park provides a lush landscape and habitat the sun. for hundreds of native species. Snowy egrets and blue heron are also But one bird has environmental science commonly seen in the pond between the students excited: the wood stork. This rare Wolfe University Center and Marine bird is one of the only storks that breed Science Buildings. in the United States and is considered to The beaches around the campus also be threatened due to the destruction of provide homes for a vast number of aquatic shallow wetlands such as the ones that animals. It is not uncommon to see crabs surround BBC. scurrying around the shoreline or even Making its home alongside other manatees and dolphins. migrating birds, the wood stork’s presence Several butterfly gardens have also indicates the health of the environment on been constructed throughout campus. campus. Floating above native flower species, one Students at the School of Environment, can see orange and black monarch and Arts and Society plan to keep it that way. queen monarch butterflies and even threat- According to Jennifer Grimm, the environ- ened species such as the Atala butterfly. mental programs manager at the School of Other insects commonly seen around Environment, Arts and Society, students campus include the banana spider which and staff have engaged in several impor- can weave a twelve foot wide web in just tant projects to help restore and conserve one night. the environment. Andres Bedoya/The Beacon According to Grimm, all plants and One project that is currently taking The Great Blue Heron, one of the native Florida species that inhabit the Biscayne animals regardless of size are vital as “each place is a massive wetland and mangrove Bay Campus, searches for food in the ponds located between the Marine Science one of them has a very important role in forest restoration project. Building and Academic One and Two. keeping the food web and ecosystem in Mangrove forests can include various check.” species of trees and shrubs that grow in sharks. The project, which will in part be aided She hopes that by turning the focus on the water near coasts and estuaries. These In addition to the protection of animals, by volunteers, hopes to restore about 15 Florida’s native species, like those found trees, with their complex root system, mangroves serve as “natural buffers” acres of land at BBC. Their work will on and around campus, students and can tolerate salt and brackish water, and shielding coastal areas from erosion and consist of helping to remove invasive researchers will help find new ways to provide safe havens for young creatures storm surges, very important during Flori- species, planting the mangroves, exploring study and conserve wildlife as well help to such as shrimp, oysters, fish, even baby da’s many hurricanes. other wildlife restoration projects such as highlight FIU’s environmental initiatives. SGC-BBC kicks into overdrive to close out semester
Anthony Cave add a pathway roof from the Wolfe University chairs on the south end of the Wolfe Univer- or not students should be charged an additional Jonathan Szydlo Center to the Marine Science building. sity Center lie. Eco Fee of $1 per credit hour for Eco-friendly FIUSM Staff Renovation of floor tiles across both At the Nov. 14 senate meeting, the legisla- renovations projects by a unanimous vote. Academic One and Two have already started tive branched passed motions to renovate the New members appointed; SJMC senator As the fall semester winds down, the Student and will continues this week. Hospitality Management Building restrooms up for Internal Affairs Chair Government Council at Biscayne Bay Campus A three-ton panther statue may soon be by a vote of 12 in favor and on abstention; for In a unanimous vote, student Giselle Heraux has initiated a series of resolutions to renovate incorporated on campus as well, as SGC-BBC the School of Journalism and Mass Commu- was appointed as the Director of Legislative and add to areas on campus. viewed printouts of sample statues at the Nov. 9 nication to allowed online payments for the Affairs for SGC BBC. Speaker Pro Temp Daniel Usma and Vice SGC-BBC General Meeting from two different Grammar Entrance exam, which until now has Following Farah Yamini’s resignation from President Emilio Collyer met with archi- companies. Plans include more than 100 mini- only allowed cash and checks as methods of the Internal Affairs chair, School of Journalism tects last week regarding the Wolfe University statues with an estimated cost approximately payment, passed by a 12-0-1 vote; for swinging and Mass Communication senator Kevin Center’s renovations, which would include the $125,000. chairs to be added in the second floor exterior Houston discussed how he would carry out the centralization of Panther Square and a balcony Finally, President Denise Halpin said she is balcony of the WUC that faces north towards position at the Nov. 7 senate meeting, whose over viewing Panther Square. waiting on an email in order to start the place- the Hubbert Library by a vote of 12-0-1; and for nomination was once again tabled at the Nov. SGC-BBC also amended a resolution to ment of electrical outlets where the swinging the creation of a committee to analyze whether 14 senate meeting. ‘FIU 30’ connects male students with career mentors Nathaniel Edwards “I am actually looking forward to Contributing Writer this because it can help me keep me on track [with courses] and I can get According to collegeboard.org, [FIU 30] is really there to help the undergrads get [some] insight on my major from during 2010, an estimated 26 percent someone who has more experience in of African-American males and 18 more involved so that they can better their chances of that field,” said Quin. percent of Hispanic men receive asso- Numa hopes that many students ciate degrees or higher within a four not just graduating...but to...gain real life experience. come out and take part in the program year mark. This is an extremely low because of the potential impact the record compared to previous years for mentoring can have on students who Florida based colleges. is going to be implanting, including and management senior says “the program,” said Alexander Domin- are lost on their respective career In light of these statistics, a group workshops for networking and leader- mentoring program will help many guez, a freshman business major. paths. of men and women have joined ship and will be having free food for undergrads get involved and make “[FIU 30] can help just bring guys “[FIU 30] is really there to help together to help with this growing students in attendance. networks to better themselves”. together and make them feel more the undergrads get more involved so problem, called FIU 30. The goal of the FIU 30 is to connect The Male Mentoring Initiative open to talking to someone they feel that they can better their chances of FIU 30 is having a kickoff event upper and lower division undergrad- seeks to create a culture of support comfortable talking to.” not just graduating on time but to help called “The Wake Up: A call to action uate students for success in academics for the University’s male students With the upcoming kickoff event, them gain real life experience with to men” on Nov. 17, from 5 p.m. to and collegiate leadership. and foster relationships with future many students such as Dexter Quin, people who have been through it, and 7 p.m. The kickoff event is going to Joshua Numa, part of the male University students. junior biology major are enticed by can help them find the right path,” said introduce the programs that FIU 30 retention taskforce and marketing “I love the idea [behind] this the benefits of the program. Numa.