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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 Beacon by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 22, Issue 83 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Commentary: Loyalty World of Harry Potter Editorial: Green Fee in sports unrealistic lands in Orlando needs more explanation

SPORTS, PAGE 3 LIFE! PAGE 5 OPINION, PAGE 7

NEW AND IMPROVED Green Energy Fund to go before Board of Trustees

GABRIEL ARRARÁS News Director

A total of 296 students came out to vote during the Green Energy Fund referendum and constitution amendment special election on Wednesday June 30. According to Luis Robayo, the newly appointed Student Government elections commissioner, out of the 296, 201 students voted for the amendments to the Student Government constitution while 46 voted against it and 49 abstained. The Green Energy Fund passed with 222 students voted for it, while 46 students voted against and 10

ESRA ERDOGAN/THE BEACON abstained. The Green Energy Fund is a Florida student-led Senior Lisa Daly, a nutrition major, browses a wide variety of drinks at the newly renovated Panther Stop in the Graham initiative with the goal of giving students at indi- Center on Thursday, July 8. The renvations began at the start of the summer session and ended on Wednesday, July 7 when vidual universities the right to vote on and approve the convenience store reopened its doors. a minimal fee to generate large sums of money for campuses to spend on energy effi ciency and renew- able energy projects. Cara Cooper, president of Students for Environ- Some majors worse off than others, mental Action, is thrilled with the show of support from the Student Body for the Green Energy Fund, and is now anticipating the process in which they graduating students rethink careers will take the offi cial turnout numbers and present them to the Board of Trustees for approval. “What happens now is that SEA and the Sustain- MIGUEL CHATELOIN search for an ideal job and working tant for all fields of study, Ledesma ability committee go to the Board of Trustees and Contributing Writer in another that makes use of the same believes certain majors will be better make their case,” said Helena Ramirez, Student skills. off as Florida moves slowly out of the Government at Modesto Maidique Campus Recent information from the Career While still being thankful for recession. president. Services office shows that some majors his education at FIU, Reyes notes Job markets such as nursing, engi- The Green Energy Fund will be presented by SEA will be doing significantly worse than that coming out of a public univer- neering, computer software, computer and the Sustainability Committee in September, at others in South Florida when it comes sity makes it tougher for him to find engineering, information technology, the fi rst BOT meeting during the fall semester. If to finding jobs right out of college. a job on the national level because occupational therapy, special educa- the BOT approves the fee, it would then be taken to Traditional majors such as philos- employers create emphasis on college tion, and financial advisement are the State University System Board of Governors for ophy, English, history, journalism prestige. “Right off the bat, you can’t now seeing increases by as much as fi nal approval. and political science are going to do much,” said Reyes. If he finds no 26 percent. “The Board of Governors last year was given face challenges as the job markets success with law, he hopes to find a More jobs are promised in envi- the power to create a new fee or to give fees to in those fields have been decreasing, lower end government agency like the ronmentally related fields. Emily the Universities through the legislature,” Ramirez according to information compiled by USDA as a backup plan. Eisenhauer, a research associate at the said. Once it gets to the BOG, they may choose to Career Services from U.S. news and The “trade-off” concept is some- Labor Center’s Research Institute on approve it or deny it. the Department of Labor Statistics. thing that Peter Thompson, economics Social and Economic Policy said that If the BOG approves the new fee, the Univer- This news has caused several grad- professor and chairperson at the “there’s a lot of interest in anything sity would have to hold another referendum in uates to rethink what they will do with Economics Department, says will that promotes green and environmen- which students would vote on whether or not they their degrees. likely be inevitable for graduates tally friendly areas; everything from truly want the fee, and if so, how much money they Christoper Lee Reyes received his looking for jobs in South Florida’s trades and constructions related jobs.” would be willing to pay. Bachelor’s in Arts degree in political harsh economy, stating that it may be Another option for students to According to Ramirez, the fi nal student vote on science and international relations smarter to actively search for an ideal consider is the Federal Govern- the Green Energy Fee would present voters with a Spring 2010. While he would love job, while working at a stable one. ment. Ledesma states that the FBI is number of options. Students may vote yes and select to see himself working as a congres- Thompson also stressed that the known to hire those with accounting, if they would like the fee to be 25 cents, 50 cents, sional aide and analyst in Washington, success in job searching depends finance, law, law enforcement, inves- 75 cents or $1. Students may also vote against the the 23-year-old is now taking a prepa- more on geographic mobility, saying tigative experiences, military, foreign fee altogether. ratory course for the Law School that while 75 to 85 percent of the FIU languages experience and more. Ramirez stresses that this initial referendum was Admissions Test. student body lives in South Florida, Florida’s unemployment rate, which “basically a student consensus” for SEA and the In the face of a tough job search, only 55 percent of them will actually has been above the national average Sustainability Committee to present to the Board of Assistant Director of Career Services work in the region 5 to 10 years after during the recession, decreased from Trustees when they make their case for the fee in Jairo Ledesma says that it is impor- graduation. “FIU’s history is sort of the highest in its history at 12.3 September. tant to stay persistent, network well, [about] opening up doors to students, percent in February, to 11.2 percent in When asked why SGA chose to hold the elec- intern as much as possible, be willing but those doors aren’t necessarily June, according to the Federal Bureau tions during the Summer B semester, when there to move, and be “willing to explore local,” said Thompson. outside the box” by sacrificing the While smart job searching is impor- MAJORS, page 2 REFERENDUM, page 2 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, July 14, 2010 NEWS www.fiusm.com

NEWS FLASH Gulf oil spill prompts action from

WORLD FIU researchers and student groups ALEXANDRA CAMEJO Heithaus and his team expect to be able has sparked such fevered involvement Swiss government declares Asst. News Director to effectively document the effects of from one of FIU’s prominent environ- Roman Polanski a free man the spill. mental voices, Students for Environ- While the British Petroleum oil spill Through the efforts of the school’s mental Action (SEA). The organiza- Switzerland declared Roman Polan- continues to wreck the waters of the researchers and Dr. Heithaus, FIU is tion has hosted several events across ski a free man on Monday after reject- Gulf of Mexico, researchers and envi- involved in numerous fronts aiming to campus, and is currently working with ing a U.S. request to extradite him to be ronmental organizations at FIU are improve the current situation in the Gulf a non-profit organization, Matter of sentenced for having sex in 1977 with a taking the helm of crisis aid and preven- and spread education that will reduce a Trust, focusing on the collection and 13-year-old girl, CNN reports. Accord- tion research across the state. demand for oil. creation of hair booms. ing to the Swiss government, this deci- Since the April 20 Deepwater Aside from the teach-in conducted According to SEA President, Cara sion was based on the U.S. authorities Horizon explosion, which resulted by a panel of experts on May 15, FIU Cooper, “Hair booms are essentially failure to address defense arguments in the death of 11 workers, millions is also collaborating with other univer- nylon panty hose stuffed with hair clip- that the filmmaker had actually served of gallons of oil have spilled into the sities involved in the State Univer- pings. They are extremely efficient at his sentence before fleeing the country Gulf, resulting in severe devastation to sity System’s Oil Spill Academic Task removing oil from water as well as off three decades ago. The Swiss Justice wildlife on the shores and in the ocean. Force, hoping to appoint the most the beaches.” Ministry stated that U.S. officials The ongoing destruction has prompted equipped team to bear on the problem While any student can offer assis- should have backed up their request action from FIU student groups and in the Gulf. By doing so, it is the hope tance by visiting the Students for Envi- by supplying confidential testimony faculty members alike. of Heithaus and FIU researchers that ronmental Action Facebook page, SEA about Polanski’s sentencing procedure Dr. Michael Heithaus, the Director of they can prevent another disaster like is now urging students to contact their in Los Angeles. This striking decision the School of Environment and Society, this from occurring—especially after elected officials and voice their support could potentially end the ’ is mobilizing research and providing witnessing the damage being suffered for energy alternatives. pursuit of Polanski. public education about the impact this by the Gulf’s ecosystems. Heithaus gave another suggestion oil spill will have on the human and “Huge areas of marsh that provide that he believes will create a more Al-Qaeda claims Uganda environmental society. habitat for many species of fishes, permanent effect. bombing killing 74 people Heithaus has corralled a team of FIU birds, invertebrates, and other animals “Probably the best things that most researchers to study the current water have been destroyed or damaged. It is people can do is to reduce their use A dangerous al-Qaeda inked militia quality and biological communities of going to take years or decades for the of energy so that there is a reduction claimed responsibility for twin bomb- southern Florida. By understanding the areas ecosystems to recover,” states in demand for oil. That will reduce ings that killed 74 people in Uganda state of ecosystems before oil arrives, Heithaus. the chances of something like this during the World Cup. According to It is this ecological destruction that happening in the future.” CNN.com, the claim by Al-Shabab, whose fighters were trained by vet- erans of the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, creates worldwide security repercussions. Despite the fact that No set plans as to what Florida this ultraconservative Islamic group often compared to the Taliban has long threatened to attack Somalia’s Green Fund will provide economy borders, the Sunday attack is the first time they have actually gone through. The U.S. State Department has declared Al-Shabab a terrorist organization in REFERENDUM, page 1 doing anyway.” faces slow the midst of reports of possible future “I feel that students realize the impor- attacks in Kenya, Djibouti and Ethio- are far less students enrolled in compar- tant of this fee. They can understand pia, along with Burundi. The United ison to the Spring or the Fall, Ramirez where their money is going to go to,” said Cooper in response to Autiello’s recovery States administration now worries that explained that the amendments to the Somalia could become a terrorist breed- constitution had to be brought up before comments. ing ground. the start of the fi scal year, which is July Cooper went on to say that there is MAJORS, page 1 1. no specifi c plan as to where the funds – Compiled by Alexndra Camejo Other major Florida universities received from the implementation will which have passed a green fund include go; however, she says it “has to be used of Labor Statistics, hinting at the University of Florida and Florida State for energy effi ciency and clean energy start of a recovery. University; both included it in their technology.” Economists are now saying that Student Government general elections According to Dean Williams, the while the state and the nation’s ballot. According to Sandy Vernon, the SGC-MMC press secretary, the fee could employment is recovering, it is UF-SGA offi ce manager, their green generate around $900,000 which would going be a long time before pre- fund passed in spring of 2007 “with be allocated by a committee for projects recessionary rates are seen. The 5,838 votes in favor and 1,632 against.” that will reduce energy costs on campus. Federal Reserve predicts an 8.1% EDITORIAL CONTACT Members of the committee would be BOARD INFORMATION FSU included it in their general elec- to 8.5% unemployment rate by the tions last February, and according to chosen by University President Mark end of 2011. EDITOR IN CHIEF Modesto Maidique Campus: Rosenberg and SGC President Ramirez. “This is going to be a very slow JORGE VALENS GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 FSU-SGA Advisor Joyce Howard, 3,241 PM were in favor of green energy fee, while The Student Green Fund website recovery and it’s turning out to be (305) 348-2709 provides sample project ideas for the even slower than what the pessi- PRODUCTION MANAGER/COPY 1,627 were against. news@fi usm.com fund including: energy monitoring mists said,” said Thompson, “If CHIEF Initially, the green fund was supposed Biscayne Bay Campus to be included on the ballot for SGA systems, weatherization of old buildings, we’re lucky, we might be down to JASMYN ELLIOTT WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 general elections this past spring and solar energy projects. 9% by next year.” PM When asked on her thoughts on NEWS DIRECTOR (305) 919-4722 semester, where around 1200 students The slow decrease in unem- bbc@fi usm.com adding another fee when students are GABRIEL ARRARÁS came out to vote; however, due to ployment can be attributed partly complications with the voting system already facing a 15 percent tuition to hiring practices as RISEP Editor-in-Chief: increase, Ramirez acknowledged that it BBC MANAGING EDITOR used by SGA, Votenet.com, the fee was Research Intern Carlos Sanchez (305) 348-1580 “isn’t ideal.” PHILIPPE BUTEAU jorge.valens@fi usm.com left out of the ballot. said the economy exits the reces- “Last spring what ended up happening “I recognize that not all students sion, employers will find ways Advertising: will be able to afford this fee. Although LIFE! EDITOR (305) 348-6994 was that when coming up with the to increase productivity, such it’s a quarter to a dollar a credit, it’s a ADRIANA RODRIGUEZ advertising@fi usm.com wording for both these articles, we had as giving employees more work quarter to a dollar more that they would The Beacon is published once to turn it into the online company, but hours, before seeking more be paying; fi fteen dollars maximum per SPORTS DIRECTOR a week during Summer B. One copy the online company said ‘I’m sorry employees. per person. Additional copies are 25 semester that they could’ve used on gas, JONATHAN RAMOS you’re actually a couple of days late’ and While the unemployment rate cents. The Beacon is not responsible they wouldn’t let us open it up again,” food, or other things that they really can be discouraging, the biggest for the content of ads. Ad content need. To some students this isn’t a neces- OPINION EDITOR is the sole responsibility of the Ramirez said. mistake, Ledesma says he sees, sity,” Ramirez said. CHRISTOPHER DIAZ company or vendor. The Beacon is an Ramirez’s Vice President, Nick Auti- are people who are not as persis- editorially independent newspaper ello, recently told Student Media that he If the Green Energy Fund gets tent in their career path and end up partially funded by student and PHOTO EDITOR was against the fee and that he believes approved by the BOT and the BOG in working at a well paying job that services fees that are appropriated the fall, Ramirez believes the fi nal vote ESRA ERDOGAN by student government. “this is not the appropriate time to be they dislike and suggests “don’t

on the fund “would be matched up with assessing fees on the student body for do what’s in the demand, follow things that the university should be SGA elections” next spring. your passion.” Contact Us Jonathan Ramos Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 3 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, July 14, 2010 LEBRON JAMES AN UNCOMFORTABLE REALITY Expectations of loyalty from athletes is unreasonable

he idea of team loyalty, herald as the king leaves your Tor hometown loyalty kingdom. for that matter, doesn’t exist in What was Gilbert expecting sports anymore. here? That James COMMENTARY With the recent would suddenly departure of LeBron realize how much the James from the Cavaliers love him and Cleveland Cavaliers stay? This was a busi- to our Miami Heat, ness decision. From we saw an ugly side the free agency timing of the average NBA with Chris Bosh and fan. JORGE VALENS Dwayne Wade to Fans from the the ESPN one-hour teams who thought they had the special, LeBron James made chance turned to the Internet to a business decision geared at voice they displeasure. advancing his career. Furthermore, the haterade Moreover, where is fl owed heavy in Cleveland, Gilbert’s tearful open letter where fans took to the streets after not bringing back free to burn his jersey and protest agent Zydrunas Ilgauskas? the departure of their home- Gilbert is completely town hero. The pyromaniacs broken-hearted and mad to in the streets, though, did not see James walk off and form commit the biggest trespass of a powerhouse team, but for AMY SANCETTA/AP IMAGES all. Ilgauskas, a fourteen-year LeBron James [above] announced he would join the Miami Heat on July 8, sparking backlash from mainstream me- That evening, Cavs owner veteran who averages about 14 Dan Gilbert wrote a scathing points a game, it’s all business. open letter to fans criticizing Where is the loyalty there? James’ decision. This idea of team loyalty in chance to go pro. Though the but Athletics and its director center go on his merry way. try to forget that the best they “This shocking act of sports today is a naïve assump- chances of a college athlete Pete Garcia were having none Just saying. can. disloyalty from our home tion, both on a professional leaving their team is less of that, and didn’t release him Whether it was personal or In the end, LeBron James grown ‘chosen one’ sends and collegiate level. prevalent than in pros, it has from his scholarship. not, Asprilla’s situation, and coming to the Heat, Freddy the exact opposite lesson of Whether the player leaves happened, and it has led to Garcia refused to comment the University’s decision to not Asprila playing for FIU is a what we would want our chil- as a free agent, is out on the similar controversies. on the matter, opting to not release him from his scholar- great thing, but they aren’t dren to learn. And ‘who’ we injured list, or is traded by the In 2009, after former write an open letter to fans on ship was a business decision. beholden to us. They are busi- would want them to grow-up front offi ce; sports is a busi- Golden Panther basketball FIUSports.com that looked A sport in this country is a nessmen, doing what they to become,” wrote Gilbert in ness and in business there is coach Sergio Rouco was on like a child typed it up on lucrative business; sometimes think is right for them. a font fi t for a child’s birthday only the bottom line. his way out and Isiah Thomas PrintShop Pro. But it is safe to you win big and sometimes They don’t want games or invitation. College athletes stick to was on his way in, Golden say that Athletics could have you lose hard. But people in championships for us. They It’s funny how quick things a team hoping that playing Panther standout Freddy released this student from his the front offi ce, people in the win for their legacies and their change when the guy you for that team will get them a Asprilla wanted to leave FIU, scholarship, letting the star stands forget that, or rather bank accounts. MEN’S SOCCER: NOTEBOOK Coach Eketebi expects competition for numerous positions in lineup

JOEL DELGADO new gap to fi ll at the goal-keeping posi- “He is a very talented player who Assistant Sports Director tion after the departure of senior Phillip could challenge for the goal-keeping Lamarre, who signed a pro contract with position right away,” Eketebi said. It has been an active off-season FC Tampa Bay of the NASL. FIU also picked up midfi elder Edgar for head coach Munga Eketebi, who Sebastian Frings, who led the Golden Escobar, who attended North Broward is confi dent that his team is poised to Panthers with nine goals in 2009, returns Prep and played with South Florida Elite turn a corner after a disappointing 2009 and is expected to carry the team on and earned an Honorable Mention in the campaign in which the team, plagued by offense this fall. Miami Herald’s All-Broward selection. injuries, struggled in conference play. “I hope he does have a bigger North Broward Prep played for the 3A “We battled through a lot of injuries impact after have a pretty good year state title earlier this year, but fell just last season and we had to dress some as a freshman,” Eketebi said. “We are short of delivering the school’s fi rst. guys who may not have been completely expecting even more from him this The Golden Panthers looked to healthy,” Eketebi said. “If we were year.” bolster their backline with the addition healthy I believe this team could have of Jesse Henriquez, a defender from won 10 games.” REINFORCEMENTS Langley, Va. who played for Langley The team won four of its fi nal six High School and played with McLean matches last season and will look to fi nd According to Rise.ESPN.com, the Premier. a way to carry that momentum into the Golden Panthers received three 2010 The team might also be bringing in fall. commitments and may bring in even some international recruits who may be But losing Jair Cabas, who opted to more players for the upcoming season, able to compete for a spot right away go professional and sign with Miami FC including goalkeeper Alex Bolowich when practice begins on Aug. 14. of the North American Soccer League from Chapell Hill, N.C. Bolowich, “This is going to be one of the more (NASL) instead of returning to FIU for who played with Triangle United and competitive camps we’ve had in two or his senior year, will leave the Golden attended Chapel Hill High School, three years,” Eketebi said. “Now that we VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON Panthers searching for ways to replace earned the Addidas Golden Glove have our scholarships back we can keep one of the team’s leading goal scorers. Award in 2008 and 2009 for his abilities bringing in players that will challenge Sebastian Frings [above] led FIU with nine goals in 2009. The Golden Panthers also have a as a goalkeeper. for spots quickly.” 4 The Beacon – Wednesday, July 14, 2010 SPORTS www.fiusm.com

SPORTS REPLAY Th omas a potential candidate for return to Knicks

JONATHAN RAMOS to meet with team exec- Thomas was a member Sports Director utives and watch team of the Knicks from 2003- owner James Dolans band 2008 as a head coach and FIU men’s basketball perform, drawing attention president at separate times. I like what I’m doing right now. I coach Isiah Thomas has to Thomas and his relation- Thomas was reassigned found his way back into the ship with the organization. in the organization after the don’t think you look any further than NBA rumor mill, whether Although that was argu- hiring of Walsh in 2008. he is seeking it or not. ably a harmless gesture, Thomas was hired to be the that. I love the challenge that’s in front This time, Thomas is ESPN sportswriter Chris head coach of the Golden being mentioned as a poten- Broussard later reported Panthers in the spring of of me and we’re on the right track. tial candidate to return to on his Twitter account that 2009. the New York Knicks in a Knicks president Donnie Thomas, who saw FIU Isiah Thomas front office capacity. Walsh told him Thomas go 7-24 last season, has On July 10, The New would be a candidate for a stated as recently as the FIU Men’s Basketball Coach on Feb. 6 York Daily News reported general manager position season that his desire was that Thomas traveled to should the Knicks choose to remain with the Golden Thomas’ name came up in Incoming freshman 12-15, July 19-22 and July Houston last month to fill the position. Panthers. Last April, a report in The Chicago Dominique Ferguson told 26-29, while a Setter/Hitter Tribune about the same job Student Media last week clinic and a Ball Control/ at DePaul University. that Thomas assured him Libero clinic are each slated A few months before, during the recruiting for July 17. All camps and foxsports.com stated that process that he would not clinics will be held at the Thomas could join the leave FIU before next U.S. Century Bank Arena Los Angeles Clippers, in season. on the Modesto A. Maid- which FIU team spokesman VOLLEYBALL ique Campus. Paul Dodson said that no BASEBALL offer was made shortly FIU Volleyball Head thereafter. Coach Danijela Tomic is FIU infielder Garrett “I like what I’m doing set to begin the 2010 Coach Wittels will find out if now,” Thomas said after a Tomic Volleyball Camps, he won the ESPY award loss to North Texas on Feb. Inc., with the first summer for best Male Collegiate 6. camp scheduled to start on Athlete today at 9 p.m. “I don’t think you look Monday, July 12, as Tomic The junior-to-be will be any further than that. I love and her staff prepare to in attendance at the event, the challenge that’s in front host three All-Skills Camps taking a break from his of me and we’re on the and a pair of skill-specific duties in the Alaska Base- right track. We’ve got good clinics in July, according to ball League. recruits coming in in ‘10 fiusports.com. He is stacked up against and we’ve got good recruits Walk-ups will be allowed former Kentucky basket-

VICTORIA LYNCY/THE BEACON coming in in ‘11 and, knock for all camps and clinics. ball standout John Wall and on wood, we’ll have good The three All-Skills Alabama football star Mark Isiah Thomas [right] was mentioned over the weekend as possible GM candidate for Knicks. recruits coming in in ‘12.” Camps will be held on July Ingram, among others. Jimenez will start over Johnson at all-star game

JANIE MCCAULEY 18 starts and 127 innings RBIs,” Manuel said. “He AP Baseball Writer for the surging Rockies. can hit ‘em. He’s hitting Price is 12-4 with a 2.42 .294. He’s very capable of Ubaldo Jimenez is ERA. Johnson is 9-3 with hitting fourth in an All-Star always eager to share his a majors-best 1.70 ERA for lineup.” accomplishments with a the Marlins. There was some confu- support system that runs Johnson signed a four- sion, however, about Boston from Denver to the Domin- year contract last offseason third baseman Adrian Beltre. ican Republic. to stay with Florida through AL manager Joe Girardi His home nation and 2013. At the age of 26, he announced that Texas third adopted hometown will has emerged as arguably baseman Michael Young be tuned in when Jimenez the best in the game. This would replace Beltre, who takes the mound for one year, however, Jimenez got left Sunday’s game at of his most memorable the nod. Toronto with a strained left outings yet. The Colo- “I said Jimenez from the hamstring. rado ace will start for the beginning,” Johnson said. But less than an hour National League in the All- “He was my pick.” later, Beltre said he planned Star game, while the AL Jimenez’s parents will to play. will counter with Tampa be in the stands at Angel MLB executive Phyllis Bay’s David Price. Stadium, along with his Merhige said an announce- In this year of the host family from Colo- ment about Beltre’s status pitcher, Jimenez was a rado and other family and was made prematurely. He fitting pick Monday by friends. planned to test his leg at Phillies manager Charlie “Any little thing is going the ballpark before making Manuel. to be huge for your career,” a final decision. “One of the great talents Jimenez said. “It’s just a “They announced it in baseball and he’s a treat huge honor for me to be without telling me,” Beltre to watch pitch,” Manuel out here. Hopefully we can said. “I’m think I’m going said of choosing Jimenez put everything together and to play and I’m going to be over Florida’s Josh break the losing streak.” on the active roster.” Johnson. “This guy’s 15- Philadelphia slugger Girardi is starting Evan 1. His record speaks for Ryan Howard will be the Longoria of the Rays at itself.” National League’s desig- third base, meaning Alex The NL will try nated hitter and bat cleanup Rodriguez will come off Tuesday night to end a for his regular skipper, the bench. 13-year drought in base- Manuel. “Hopefully I can come ball’s Midsummer Classic. “Not only is he my guy, in in the middle of the game Jimenez has a 2.20 ERA in he’s got 119 at-bats against and get a big hit,” A-Rod left-handed pitchers and 65 said. Contact Us Adriana Rodriguez Life! Editor [email protected] LIFE!

The Beacon – 5 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, July 14, 2010 AAllll AAboard!board! Hogwart’s Express pulls into Florida theme park

KATHY PAZ/THE BEACON

KATHY PAZ for over a decade. With seven you’re transported to another Shop. This familiar spot offers chocolate lover and looking to Staff Writer books, soon-to-be eight movies, world. Cobbled streets give way visitors an interactive experi- indulge your sweet tooth, give heaps of memorabilia and innu- to tall buildings, each adorned ence where one person, usually in to a Cauldron Cake. It’s like a On June 18, the Islands merable fans of all ages, it with snow-cover rooftops and the youngest in a large group, is cupcake fi lled with mousse and of Adventure theme park in seems only fi tting that the young chimneys. chosen to fi nd his or her wand. it costs only $3.95. Orlando, FL opened its doors in wizard and story brought to life Anxious to greet all visitors is Also present in Hogsmeade Okay, now for the main attrac- celebration of the latest addition by the pen of J.K. Rowling be a replica of the famous Hogwarts are Honeydukes and Zonko’s tions: the rides, of course. to the park’s diverse quarters and given a real-life world to inhabit. Express, which blows steam and, Joke Shop. Zonko’s offers a At the very heart of the reined in thousands from around Such was the task undertaken on occasion, is accompanied variety of practical joke items, Wizarding World rests a monu- the globe. What was capable of by the executives of Universal by its conductor. If you happen and Honeydukes is a giant candy mental landmark that eyes generating such massive atten- Orlando. Three years and over to run into this chap, be sure to store selling notable treats from from all over the world can tion and following? Well, that $200 million later, the fantasy ask to see his pocket watch. You the series such as Chocolate recognize. would be Harry Potter. became reality. haven’t seen a timepiece quite Frogs, Sugar Quills, Chocolate Towering high in the sky This one name describes the From the moment you walk like this, folks. Wands and Bertie Bott’s Every and visible from multiple loca- phenomenon that has gripped and through the arch exposing the In the center of Hogsmeade Flavour Beans. captivated audiences worldwide entrance to Hogsmeade Village, Village lies Ollivander’s Wand If you’re on a budget, a POTTER, Page 6

FISTFULS OF TECH! Microsoft’s Kin: social project equals an epic social fail

ave you heard of the Microsoft Kin? The Kin’s main failure, and it’s largest of revenues we took in on the product,” an screamed iPad killer and had consumers HProbably not. one, was that it was a dumb phone competing anonymous Micosoft employee told Busi- clamoring. The Courier was proof that After six weeks of sales, nearly two years in a smart phone world. It required a lot of ness Insider regarding the Kin’s launch Microsoft had the chops to innovate, and the of development and an esti- data bandwidth because it uploaded virtually party. “As an employee, I am embarrassed. power to squash that innovation. COLUMNIST mated hundreds of millions everything to Kin Studio, the phone’s cloud As a shareholder, I am pissed.” In the world of technology there are a of dollars in costs, Micro- storage service. Final sales of the Kin have been rumored lot of hit or miss moments, and the Kin was soft killed the Kin line of This led the devices to be paired with a to be anywhere between 508 units and 10,000 a large miss. But Microsoft is a company phones, a product that is large monthly data fee that priced it out of units nationally in the six weeks the product that has the resources, the market share, far and away the compa- the feature phone segment and put it against spent on the market. In the words of every and the talent to innovate and really create ny’s biggest failure. Verizon’s impressive line of smart phones. hipster on the Internet: epic fail. something. The Kin was a project Parents buying their kids a phone found The Kin represents something more The Courier, the Zune Pass music service, JORGE VALENS that Microsoft embarked better deals and more features in other than just a product failure; it confi rms my and Windows 7 Media Center are absolute upon after acquiring Danger, the makers of Verizon smart phones like the HTC Incred- previous suspicions that Microsoft is having gems in the company’s line of products, yet the famed Sidekick series of phones. These ible and the Motorola Droid. a hard time seeing its inner beauty. they hide in the shadows or even worse: the phones were aimed at a younger crowd by The Kin’s quick death, however, revealed In a previous Fistfuls of Tech!, I discussed morgue. relying heavily on the cloud storage and something much more unexpected: turmoil a slew of Microsoft products that were abso- Microsoft is capable of making hits, and social networking compatibility. inside Microsoft. Employees on the project lutely brilliant and yet seemed to fl y under when backed up against the corner they The Kin’s fl aws were many and mortal. were angry, morale was low, and they were the consumer radar. But this time, I am not create some of their best stuff. The Kin is not The Kin One and Two were oddly designed giving tech journalists quotes of a lifetime as going to be so forgiving. only a major failure, but it should be a major and expensive. The operating system was a result. Microsoft has a terrible habit of ignoring lesson learned as well. closed, had a terrible browser, and it wasn’t “We had a huge launch party on campus the good and marketing the bad. Microsoft Fistfuls of Tech is a weekly technology as social media-friendly as it seemed. and I bet that party cost more than the amount killed the Courier project, a tablet PC that column. 6 The Beacon –Wednesday, July 14, 2010 LIFE! www.fiusm.com Wizarding World of Harry Potter adds magic to Orlando

POTTER, page 5 worth it. You’ll be so busy the same track designed going camera-happy that for the popular Dueling tions throughout Islands you’ll hardly notice. You Dragons attraction. of Adventure is the may even be disappointed However, the environment castle, home to Hogwart’s that you can’t spend more has taken on a Triwizard School of Witchcraft and time inside Dumbledore’s Tournament atmosphere Wizardry. offi ce, Professor Binns’ with various items from the The site is phenomenal, classroom or the Gryffi ndor challenges visible from the a spitting image of the castle Common Room. queue. seen in the movies and one The other two rides in the Also deserving of that will have you staring Wizarding World are some- mention are two spectacles up in awe for moments on what familiar to Islands of known as Butterbeer and end. Adventure veterans, having Pumpkin Juice. Brought Hogwart’s is actually been previous existing rides to life from the books by two attractions in one: a that were redone and redec- the culinary team behind tour of various areas inside orated to match the Harry Universal, these two drinks the castle, starting with the Potter theme. are must-haves while Dungeons and ending in the Formerly known as The visiting the park. Room of Requirement, and Flying Unicorn, Flight of the All in all, the Wizarding the location of the attrac- Hippogriff is a fast-paced, World of Harry Potter pays tion, Harry Potter and the miniature rollercoaster extraordinary tribute to Forbidden Journey. geared towards younger the series on which it was

If it’s your fi rst time children and families. The built upon and offers fans a KATHY PAZ/THE BEACON visiting the park and you’re surrounding area mimics remarkable, one-of-a-kind a fan of the boy wizard, let’s the Hogwart’s grounds and experience. Like a story- The castle, home to Hogwart’s School of Wizardry and Witchcraft in The Wizarding just say that the long lines includes Hagrid’s Hut. book come to life, it is fi lled World of Harry Potter in Islands of Adventure in Orlando, FL. inside the castle are entirely Dragon Challenge uses with magic and delight. Theatre festival features poignant play by Pulitzer Prize playwright Nilo Cruz

KATHY PAZ full of passion with a desire for freedom Staff Writer from the environment she lives in. Collado, though overshadowed by The second installment in FIU’s Alter- Fernandez in the first few scenes, bounced native Theater Festival offered an inti- back almost immediately, delivering a mate look at the life of a Cuban immigrant solid performance with the right amount of searching for freedom. attitude and sass. A Bicycle Country is a play written Her dialogue, though funny on its own, by Nilo Cruz, a Cuban immigrant whose was elevated by her range of facial expres- family fled to Miami in 1969 following his sions and tone. ESRA ERDOGAN/THE BEACON father’s incarceration for opposition to the Guzman portrayed Pepe, a loyal friend Michael Fernandez and John Guzman act out during A Bicycle Country on Wednesday communist government. of Julio responsible for finding Ines, who July 7 in DM 150. Upon his return to Florida in 2001, he joins them on their journey to flee the became the playwright-in-residence for country. the New Theater in Coral Gables. Though originally seeming to be comic CLASSIFIEDS His other show, Anna in the Tropics, relief, perhaps because his lines felt was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Drama, forced during Act I, he improved tenfold JOBS becoming the first Latino play to earn that following intermission and ended the play honor. on a high note. In A Bicycle Country, he focuses on Overall, the show ran smoothly and was BABYSITTER NEEDED IN DORAL: Looking for a reliable sitter for our 12 year capturing the same pressure felt by those pretty good. The crew did an excellent job old daughter. After school hours. Monday thru Friday. Duties include: pick her up from in similar positions to his parents in Cuba. with sound and lighting and provided an school, help with homework and light leaning. Start mid August. Please contact Karina The story focuses around the idea of hope organized set change during the intermis- (305) 335-4853 for a better life in a better place. sion. The cast brought to life a play filled The show, which featured a brief inter- with metaphors connecting the sea to life mission for changes, started off a few in a tasteful manner. minutes late and lasted approximately two Though there is room for improve- hours. It is directed by Marina Pareja. ment, in areas such as time management, Upon entrance into the studio, audiences the experience with the FIU Alternative were greeted by an intimate setting. Cuban Theater Festival is a positive one. music played in the background, and one FIU’s Alternative Theater Festival of the actors was already in position. kicked off its summer season on June 23rd The set, which remained the same for with Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls. Act I with the addition of props, was simple This program, started in 2006 by profes- yet effective. Furthermore, it was versatile, sors Phillip Church and Marina Pareja, starting as a house and transforming into a offers students the opportunity to experi- raft for the production’s second half. ence what it would be like to own and run Featuring only three actors, the their own theater company. opening scene introduces the characters All shows are held in the DM 150 Julio (Michael Fernandez), Ines (Victoria theater studio and have a general admis- Collado) and Pepe (John Guzman). sion for $10. Of that money, $1 of each Fernandez gave a strong performance ticket sale is donated to the Hope for Haiti throughout as Julio, a disgruntled man effort. recovering from a recent stroke. His scenes The next production in the Alterna- were full of raw emotion and conveyed tive Theater Festival, Edward G. Excali- the frustrations, drive and struggles of his ber’s “Prodigal: the Execution of William character. Spencer,” directed by Scott Richard Hinz, Ines, hired to nurse and assists in Julio’s opens on July 21st and runs until the recuperation process, is a lively character 25th. Contact Us Christopher Diaz Opinion Editor [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 7 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, July 14, 2010

CABRALITICS Green fee student input sets Greene thinking outside the toy box good example for the future he solution to our nation’s economic Tproblems may soon be coming to a Students can stand in awe as they gaze upon a larger than life painting Despite missing a chance to bundle the Student toy store near you, thanks to a brilliant plan of President Rosenberg, riding a fi ery horse, eating a turkey sandwich. Green Energy fund with its regular election, The outlined by U.S. Senate Beacon applauds the Student Government Asso- COLUMNIST candidate and real Amer- ciation for giving students the opportunity on an ican hero Alvin Greene of issue that will impact them directly. . money again, and these dolls will prove irre- create jobs. University students passed a referendum on A plan as daring as his sistible to consumers. While the University has never been June 30 that approved changes to SGA constitu- can scarcely be put into Who wouldn’t want to spend money on blessed with the presence of the Greene one, tion and expressed their approval of the Student words, so perhaps its best an Alvin Greene doll? There are so many of it has a fearless leader of its own in Presi- Green Energy Fund. A total of 296 students voted. to let the great man speak versions of Alvin Greene to love, from Lego dent Mark Rosenberg. The University could The green energy fund had 222 votes in favor, 64 CHRISCABRAL for himself: Alvin to Tickle-Me Alvin. And since buying create jobs by making Mark Rosenberg Pez against and 10 abstained. For the changes to the “Another thing we can the toys would create jobs, it would be every dispensers, Mark Rosenberg statues, perhaps constitution, 201 were for them, 46 were against do for jobs is make toys of me, especially for citizen’s patriotic duty to purchase the whole even a gigantic mural of Rosenberg on the and 49 abstained. the holidays. Little dolls. Me. Like maybe Alvin Greene product line. ceiling of the Graham Center, in the style of The Beacon believes SGA should have followed little action dolls. Me in an army uniform, air In a way, Greene’s job creation strategy the Sistine Chapel. the example of the other state universities and force uniform, and me in my suit. They can has worked in dictatorships for centuries. Incoming freshmen and potential students include the green energy fund on the Spring 2011 make toys of me and my vehicle, especially Employment through the glorifi cation of a can stand in awe as they gaze upon a larger elections ballot instead of holding a special refer- for the holidays and Christmas for the kids. nation’s leaders has created countless jobs than life painting of President Rosenberg, endum in the summer. Doing this would have given That’s something that would create jobs. throughout the world, from the sculptors of riding a fi ery horse, eating a turkey sand- SGA more time to properly inform students of the So you see I think out of the box like that... Iraq who crafted statues of Saddam Hussein wich. Rosenberg would probably object to green energy fund. That’s something that could happen, that in the 20th century, to the artists who’ve this, yet perhaps he could be swayed by the However, we do applaud SGA in their handling makes sense. It’s not a joke,” Greene told crafted massive paintings of tyrants on the words of the ever eloquent Mr.Greene. of the green energy fund. The referendum was , a prominent UK newspaper. sides of buildings in countries like Iran. With a little luck, Alvin Greene’s employ- meant to gauge whether or not students wanted And indeed it does make sense. Only a Jobs like those could be created right here ment strategy could work right here at FIU. a green energy fund, not to impose it on them, fool would laugh at such a plan. The solu- in the U.S. of A. Some may criticize him and his plans for which is what the administration is doing with the tion to our problems, as Alvin Greene says, People can have jobs building statutes, being “unrealistic” or “completely insane.” smoking ban. is Alvin Greene toys. painting murals, and yes, manufacturing toys Those naysayers just can’t handle leaders The green energy fund is not exclusive to FIU For the past few weeks, some have ques- of leaders like the mighty Alvin Greene all who “think outside the box,” or candi- as the other state universities are also taking steps tioned whether surprise Democratic primary over South Carolina. People will come from dates who have been charged with public to implement it. winner Alvin Greene, a political neophyte, miles around to see the larger than life depic- obscenity, as Greene has. Thankfully, the SGA at the University of Florida included had the expertise and vision to lead South tions of Alvin Greene. For America, “for the rest of America is smart enough to take a the fund in their Spring 2007 general elections Carolina. This plan proves he does. kids,” this plan can work. step back, listen to Greene’s plan, and do ballot, said Sandy Vernon, SGA offi ce manager, As Greene knows, the best way to get Our University could also implement what it takes to fi x the economy: buy some in an interview with Student Media. Florida State our economy going is to get people spending such a strategy, to both generate revenue and $#!*ing toys. University’s SGA also included the fund in their Spring elections, said Joyce Howard FSU’s SGA adviser to Student Media. WikiLeaks safeguards accountability The fund has not yet been voted on by students at the University Central Florida but Joshua Miller, senate president pro-tempore, said in an interview GABRIEL ARRARÁS servers at undisclosed locations and show the power of public WikiLeaks is needed more than with Student Media their plan is to include it in the News Director and uses military-grade encryp- perception. ever today, in a world where ballot of their Fall senatorial elections. tion to protect sources and other In 1971, when former State authoritarian governments such The green energy fund, which still has to be Since it launched in July confi dential information. Department offi cial Daniel Ells- as China and Iran do everything in approved by the Board of Trustees before being 2007, WikiLeaks has proved Without WikiLeaks offering berg released the controversial their power to silence their activ- implemented, will add a fee to students between itself a precious resource to jour- this level of protection to its documents that would later be ists and journalists. There is no $0.25 and $1.00 per credit hour that will be used nalists, activists and citizens, all sources, the general public known as the “Pentagon Papers” greater power to hold a govern- for “renewable energy projects and student sustain- while being a thorn at the sides would have been kept in the dark to , the fi rst ment responsible than the collec- ability projects” according to the SGA resolution in of governments and corporations about items such as: the contro- thing President Nixon did was tive conscience of its people. support of the fund. across the world. versial e-mail correspondence fi le an injunction to prevent the With the threat of being The green energy fund will now go to the Univer- WikiLeaks does the world a between scientists of the Climatic newspaper from publishing the exposed to the public likely, no sity Board of Trustees which will send it to the great service by protecting whistle Research Unit and most recently documents. government offi cial in their right Board of Governors of the state university system blowers, journalists and activ- the Baghdad air strike video from The documents revealed that mind would dare to make corrupt where it can still be voted down, but if approved ists who have acquired “sensitive an American Apache helicopter the United States government transactions. That is the type of will come back for a fi nal vote by students. On the materials to communicate to the which shows the killing of two deliberately expanded its role in pressure that WikiLeaks wants ballot will be an option for each credit per hour fee public.” These materials tend to Reuters journalists. the war while President Lyndon to apply to authoritarian govern- ($0.25, $0.50, $0.75 and $1.00) and a “no” option. be information that governments In its three years of operating, B. Johnson was promising not to ments, oppressive institutions This means students will have another chance to or corporations do not want the the website has provoked offi - expand the war. and corrupt corporations around vote against this if they so choose, and vote how general public fi nding out about. cial and corporate anxiety in its The case made its way to the the globe. much the fee will be. The site describes itself as efforts to become “a global foe Supreme Court, which ruled that Daniel Schmitt, one of Going forward, the Sustainability Committee, an “uncensorable system for of excessive government secrecy “only a free and unrestrained WikiLeaks’ fi ve core directors, which lead’s the University’s green initiatives, untraceable mass document while empowering citizen activ- press can effectively expose said to : You needs to be detailed in their explanation of how leaking” website that protects ists, journalists and others who deception in government.” can either be transparent, or trans- money from the green fund will be spent. its sources by having no phys- seek to challenge the powerful.” The release of parency will be brought to you.” Although we think the University’s push to be ical infrastructure and operating WikiLeaks encourages its papers did its job by shocking the In its short lifespan, more environmentally friendly is a good thing, we solely online through PRQ, a sources to practice “principled world, exposing the government Wikileaks has made great strides. question whether asking students to pay for things Sweden based company which leaking,” and has uncovered over and helping to shorten the war The Chinese government already the University should be doing anyway is the right provides “highly secure, no-ques- 1.2 million documents doing so. and save lives. actively attempts to block all approach. tions-asked hosting services.” Examples of principled leaking This example of “princi- traffi c to the website, so they Helena Ramirez, Student Government Council WikiLeaks maintains their are ample throughout history, pled leaking” is exactly why must be doing something right. president, said the constitutional changes had to be voted on during Summer B because the SGA constitution is tied to the University’s fi scal year, QUOTE OF THE WEEK which started on July 1. The constitutional changes PUBLIC REASON EDITORIAL POLICY SEND US YOUR LETTERS “The Internet’s completely over...All these include Article XII which gives students the ability A radio show gathering Editorials are the unifi ed voice Got a problem with parking? Want to to amend the constitution if necessary. These opinions and promoting computers and digital gadgets are no good. They of the editorial board, which give kudos to faculty? Or do you just changes were proposed by the SGA judiciary discussion every Tuesday and just fill your head with numbers and that can’t be is composed of the editor in have something to say about FIU? Thursday at 12 p.m. on during the Spring 2010 semester, and the legisla- good for you.” chief, management, and the Send your thoughts in to opinion@ Radiate FM, 95.3 in Miami, editors of each of the fi ve sec- ture passed the green fund resolution on March 7. 88.1 in Homestead, 96.9 in tions. The Beacon welcomes fi usm.com or drop by our offi ces at Ultimately, The Beacon hopes student input will North Miami and streaming any letters regarding or in either GC 240 or WUC 124. With your become the rule and not the exception. live on FIUSM.com. Prince response to its editorials, send letter, be sure to include your name, Recording Artist them to opinion@fi usm.com major and year. Contact Us Philippe Buteau BBC Managing Editor [email protected] AT THE BAY The Beacon – 8 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, July 14, 2010 TTHISHIS WEEKWEEK SEAS AATT THETHE BAYBAY Environmental school makes strides WWEDNESDAYEDNESDAY, JJULYULY 1144 and focused its research in wide oration with other faculty from while learning about the local BRING YOUR GLASSES LEONARDO OBREGÓN range of subjects. In addition to state and private institutions on environment. Contributing Writer the numerous degrees offered the recently created Oil Spill As part of the College of by the many departments affi l- Academic Task Force. Arts and Science, faculty from iated with SEAS, students can In April, SEAS students and many programs, such as biolog- add interdisciplinary study by faculty joined over 200 scien- ical sciences, English, global and Less than a year after opening enrolling in certifi cate programs tists from around the country in sociocultural studies, politics and its doors at Biscayne Bay such as Environmental Studies, Biscayne National Park for a 24- international relations and others Campus, the School of Environ- The Hope for Haiti Task Force asks for your Coastal Affairs, and Biodiversity hour “BioBlitz” to inventory over are spread across both campuses. old reading glasses. ment and Society’s interdisci- Conservation. 800 species of plant, insect, fi sh, Some work in locations like WHEN: All day plinary approach to solving the New courses are also available and other organisms, many new to the Fairchild Tropical Botan- HOW MUCH: Free issues of environmental sustain- within the College of Arts and the park’s previous list of species. ical Garden and the International WHERE: Academic Building 1, Room 295 ability continues. Science that teach environmental The marathon survey by National Hurricane Research Center. By approaching environ- effects and interactions within Geographic and the National Park Comprised of the University’s mental issues, SEAS is not just TTHURSDAY,HURSDAY, JJULYULY 1515 other areas of study. Service is an example of one way Earth and Environment Depart- teaching students what the prob- As a direct result of the Gulf oil students can get involved with ment and the Marine Sciences FITNESS ASSESSMENT lems and solutions are, but also crisis, the University and SEAS SEAS to take responsibility and Program, the school works with extending community outreach organized a teach-in on May make a difference in their local local research institutions, such to get lower grade levels and all 15 at BBC. The event brought environment. as the Southeast Environmental people involved and excited about together a panel of experts from Students interested in partici- Research Center in Biscayne the environment, said Michael across the University to provide pating can take summer courses National Park, Everglades Heithaus, director of SEAS and public education on the causes of placing them in local environ- National Park, and the Florida associate professo, the spill and its potential impact mental agencies and organiza- Keys. “Understanding the problem The BBC Wellness Center is off ering free on the wildlife habitats of South tions for experience while earning “It’s going to take more than fi tness assessment sessions for students. is only part of it, people have to Florida. credits, as well as internships and just science, but also people from understand how humans interact WHEN: All day The University is continuing volunteer opportunities available hospitality to writing to commu- HOW MUCH: Free for students with their environment and under- to document the current state of through Jennifer Grimm, SEAS’ nicate and give perspective to the WHERE: The Wellness Center stand the value of protecting it,” mangrove ecosystems in south- environmental coordinator. importance of the environment,” CONTACT: RSVP by calling (305)919-5620 Heithaus said. west Florida in anticipation of SEAS will be hosting an Heithaus said. SEAS has recognized the the potential impacts of the oil. Eco-Camp Academy at BBC on For more information, visit the economic and political human FFRIDAY,RIDAY, JULYJULY 1616 Heithaus is serving as the Univer- July 12-23, where children ages SEAS website located at casgroup. factors affecting climate change sity’s representative in collab- six to 17 get their hands dirty fi u.edu/SEAS/ ECO-CAMP ACADEMY DAY 5 Panther Power brings pride to campus

SANDY ZAPATA BBC’s pool - the team behind Panther Power “Getting involved in anything gives is ready to take Fall 2010 by storm. students a new sense of leadership: how Children ages 6-17 learn about the Contributing Writer environment and on this day about “big As a high school student, Perez said she to run, host an event, work on socializa- creatures of the sea.” Although most University activities, was always involved in school activities and tion skills,” Perez said when she talks about WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. like sports and homecoming, happen at the had a passion for school pride. She dreamed the freshmen students to who she is Peer HOW MUCH: $225 per week Modesto Maidique Campus, Ana Perez is of coming to FIU and “rocking the blue and Advisor. WHERE: BBC making sure Biscayne Bay is not without gold.” One of the organizations successes was CONTACT: Jennifer Grimm (305)919-5700 school spirit. Perez already knew that she wanted to getting students excited for the Golden Perez, a senior journalism major gradu- build a home at the University. However, she Panthers football game against the Univer- MMONDAY,ONDAY, JJULYULY 1919 ating this summer, is the president of Panther also believes students come to the Univer- sity of Florida Gators last year when talking Power, an organization on campus that sity and don’t really concentrate on making about her plans for Panther Power. Perez ECO-CAMP ACADEMY DAY 6 focuses on student involvement in athletic said for the first time the shuttle bus that school pride. She has been president since drives students to home games was packed Spring 2010 and “is the source of Panther All I want is to come for a drive all the way up to Gainesville. Power’s new and innovative ideas,” such as back in ten years and Perez wants figure out a way to have new giveaways and tabling events at BBC. every shuttle bus to both home and away The goal of Panther Power is to enrich for people to come up games packed to capacity. She said that even the students’ experience at the University for students who don’t know much about In week two of the Eco-Camp, children by getting them involved with campus activ- and tell me that Pan- sports or don’t really like sports, this is a about mangroves in South Florida. ities such as football games, homecoming, ther is the powerhouse way to meet new people. WHEN: All day and pep rallies among other activities. “My motto is: you’re here, you might as HOW MUCH: $225 per week Perez says that her main goal as presi- of student life. well love it,” Perez said. WHERE: BBC dent at BBC is to help students realize the Gathering students is not so simple, CONTACT: Jennifer Grimm (305)919-5700 amount of events and relationships they can though. According to Perez, freshmen and transfers are the hardest target audience and build from this campus alone. President Ana Perez, hopes that with free food at every Panther TTUESDAY,UESDAY, JULYJULY 2020 However, BBC has a reputation of being Panther Power a commuter campus, meaning most students Power event and giveaways, students will be SUMMER DINING come to class and then leave. Students never drawn in to see and learn what the Univer- really take advantage of all that the campus sity and Panther Power are all about. has to offer, Perez said. college their home away from home but Perez is filled with enthusiasm and hopes From the pool and Recreational Center rather a place they “need” to be in order to that her successor will be the same. The one to the Student Programming Council and get by. thing she hopes to accomplish, years after Panther Power, BBC has a lot more to offer “Life shouldn’t be about just getting by,” she’s graduated and left the University, is for students than they are aware of and Perez is said Perez, considering it one of her life Panther Power to be bigger and better than philosophies. how she left it. A training session for students of the dedicated to making that known. Advanced Foodservice Management Perez and her new executive board Perez is also a 2010 Peer Advisor and “All I want is to come back in ten years class. members have new events in the works - Alternative Breaks director for BBC. With and for people to come up to me and tell me HOW MUCH: $18 or 3 dates for $45 including “Panther Wonderland,” a ballroom so many campus-oriented organizations on that Panther Power is the powerhouse of WHERE: HM building Rm. 129 dinner with dancing being held Thursday campus. Perez talks about getting Panther student life,” Perez said. “I want it to be the CONTACT: Roger Ledesma (305)919- Rage, Panther Power’s counterpart at MMC, best.” 4526 before the last football game of December honoring graduating seniors, as well as involved in doing things together to help get students involved in what will be the next -compiled bu Philippe Buteau bringing back “Wet Flicks,” a drive-in movie theatre themed idea that takes place at few years of their lives.