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This work is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections and University Archives at FIU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aP nther Press (formerly The Beacon) by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 25, Issue 35 fiusm.com Wednesday, November 6, 2013 A HOSPITABLE CAREER Students not using services, fees continue to increase SOFIA GALIANO “It’s amazing how students Contributing Writer don’t know about services they are offered,” said William Bees- Students are granted services, ting, associate dean of undergrad- sometimes unknown to them, uate education. covered by fees including athletic, For the 2013-2014 year, health and activity and service athletic fees are $20 and health fees that tack on over $200 to a fees are $181.10, with the latter student’s semester costs. having experienced a 2.8 percent Students may be unaware or increase approved by the Health

Jahrel Francis/The Beacon uninterested in the events taking Fee Committee in spring 2013. place, some may not have the Each year, the University Young Hi Liu (left) discusses hospitality studies with Dean of the Chaplin School of Hospitality & necessity for the services at all rotates fee increases amidst Tourism Management Mike Hampton (right) while he visits Modesto A. Maidique Campus during and some may not know they are athletics, health and activity Hospitality Day. entitled to these services to begin with. SEE SERVICES, PAGE 2 Alumnus on frontlines of Veterans, Military Affairs RAUL HERRERA tion of the building and he’s right there,” said bring the VetSuccess On-Campus services. Staff Writer Pischner. “It’s a huge benefit for us and all the “Now, we’re an all-encompassing veterans here.” program. We can take care of everything for Inside Veterans and Military Affairs Smith mentioned his experience with that veteran when he comes to FIU,” said Center sits a corner office with a tan desk in psychological counseling of veterans. ...anything to help a Pischner. its center. A plaque that was placed on top of “I recently left the state to come over to “I may have vets come in asking about a stack of papers on this desk reads: Marquay a veterans benefits counseling and other veteran on-campus to be the benefits that they’re entitled to – anything Smith. things, such as workshops – anything to help successful in any type of from vocational counseling, career coun- Smith, a 2007 FIU alumnus, received his a veteran on-campus to be successful in any seling, mental health counseling, anything master’s degree in education and counseling type of way,” said Smith. way. from employments to accommodations,” said and has been hired as the Veterans Affairs’ Pischner expressed his belief of the Marquay Smith Smith, describing a typical day. counselor. uniqueness of Smith’s placement by the Counselor Smith indicated benefit counseling and “I [specialized] in rehab and mental department. Veterans and Military Affairs career counseling as being the main topics health,” Smith said. “And I’ve worked in “The unique thing is that these are supposed Center of visits by veterans to his office. Psycholog- rehab, in the occupational rehab field, for the to be experienced VA counselors that they put ical counseling, according to Smith, largely past two and a half years.” on your campus. He is an experienced VA “It takes a village to raise a child, it took the had a “different sector” dedicated to it. The Michael Pischner, director of the Veterans counselor and he’s also an [alumnus] of FIU. university to bring him here,” said Pischner, psychologists would be more in charge with And Military Affairs Center, said the depart- Putting those two together you know that he describing the application process that was previously diagnosed and treated conditions. ment is lucky to have him has an affinity for the school and he loves necessary to bring Smith to the University. “I would deal with something that prob- “Instead of having the veterans pick up the what he’s doing, working with the veterans, Pischner also pointed to this being an ably manifests into something that can poten- phone to call the VA to find out a question, I think that all around this is exactly what we extension of the VetSuccess on Campus we just have to point them in the other direc- needed here,” said Pischner. program, which was the same plan that helped SEE VETERANS, PAGE 2 Animal rights group raises awareness about ban MARISSA PRICE Coalition Against Breed Specific tunity to decide if they wanted to what they’re going to do after the these dogs, and this year’s presenta- Contributing Writer Legislation, an event to raise aware- welcome back pit bulls. defeat they suffered last year,” said tion will have a few variations. ness of the ban, on Nov. 12 at the Unfortunately, the outcome was Stephanie Klein, SALDF co-presi- “The animals are not at fault here. When people think of Miami a College of Law. not in favor of pit bulls, but they are dent and second year law student. Animals react to human behavior. If few things come to mind – beau- “[Our mission] is to protect the not giving up that easily. It is an annual tradition for the they feel attacked, they will attack,” tiful beaches, night clubs and the one lives and advance the interest of said Andrea Franco, junior journalism and only Mr. 305, the artist Armando animals through the legal system,” major. Christian Perez better known as said Oscar Fernandez, SALDF pres- Whether you are the proud owner Pitbull. ident and second year law student. of a four-legged friend or if the only But if you take a good look “We’re here to help animals in the type of dog you like is the one you put around, you will notice the lack of pit best way we can.” [Our mission] is to protect the lives on a bun, the event will advocate how bulls in this city. The organization will welcome and advance the interest of pit bulls can be saved from an unjust According to the University’s the Miami Coalition Against Breed fate. Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, Specific Legislation’s Dahlia Canes, animals through the legal system. “We want to promote awareness. pit bulls were banned in 1989 from the founder who will speak about Oscar Fernandez Not everyone, but most people have Miami-Dade County after a young the history of the organization and the President had pets growing up. Pet owners know was attacked. Over the years, community’s chance to vote “yes” on SALDF first-hand that animals have their own there have been attempts to have having the pit bull ban lifted. personalities, their own characteris- the ban lifted, but none have been Last year, the Coalition success- tics and nature,” Fernandez said. successful. fully achieved having the ban placed “I specifically asked them to talk MCABSL to come speak about the SALDF is hosting the Miami on the ballot, giving voters the oppor- about their plans for the future, on false image that has been placed on [email protected] 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, November 6, 2013 NEWS fiusm.com

WORLD NEWS African exiled writer speaks on Judge grants bail for ex-Paki- stani leader re-elected president, politics KIERON WILLIAMS Avanhu,” a novel written entirely in The roundtable will also discuss a A court granted former Pakistani President Pervez Staff Writer Musharraf bail Monday in a case related to the death his native language, Shona. However, failed petition submitted by the Move- of a radical cleric, paving the way for an end to his his history with Zimbabwe is not so ment for Democratic Change, a Zimba- more than six-month house arrest, his defense lawyer The African and African Diaspora decorated. bwean political party formed in 1999 to said. Musharraf, who has been plagued by legal trou- Studies Program will address tactics used “When he was very young, Hove’s oppose Mugabe’s campaign. bles since he returned to Pakistan in March after years by the president of Zimbabwe to seize the sister Agnes was taken away,” said Reyni In collaboration with The Betsy-South of self-imposed exile, already has been granted bail majority vote in a roundtable discussion Valerio, program assistant for the AADS. Beach and the University’s Exile Studies in three other cases against him. However, he is still on Nov. 8 with keynote panelist Chenjerai “Only later did he find out that his father Program, Hove has held many different prevented from leaving the country, his lawyer Ilyas Hove, an award-winning writer exiled had sold Agnes into marriage to a man that events over the last two months at the Saddiqi said. Saddiqi said Musharraf was granted bail from Zimbabwe. was old enough to be her grandfather.” University, but this will be the first talk to because there was no evidence to prove his involve- The roundtable will be held in the Hove’s family worked very hard and center around Zimbabwe politics. ment in the death of the radical cleric, who was killed Green Library, room 100A. sold all their valuables to help Agnes flee, during a raid on a hard-line mosque in Islamabad in 2007. Prosecutors could not be immediately reached The event will provide insight into but the practice is still very common in [email protected] for comment. President Robert Mugabe himself as Zimbabwe. well as a discussion about a failed peti- “After he found that out, he just tion submitted by the Movement for couldn’t sit by,” Valerio said. “He had to THE 2013 RE-ELECTION OF Thousands of Russian national- Democratic Change, a political party in take .” ROBERT MUGABE AND THE ists rally in Moscow Zimbabwe that was formed in 1999 to The School of International and Public oppose Mugabe’s campaign. Affairs will be hosting this roundtable to FUTURE OF ZIMBABWE: A Several thousand Russian nationalists Hove is an award-winning poet discuss the re-election of Mugabe, the ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION rallied Monday in Moscow, venting against the and writer who has been exiled from president of Zimbabwe and the tactics migrants they accuse of pushing up the crime Zimbabwe, his home country. Hove was he utilized to seize the majority vote, rate and taking their jobs. The protest took selected in 2008 by Brown University to including allegedly stopping people place on Unity Day, a national holiday estab- be the writer-in-residence for their Inter- from voting at the polls while “assisting” When: Friday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. lished in 2005 to replace commemorations of national Writers Project. He has written hundreds of thousands of other voters Where: Green Library, 100A the Bolshevik Revolution. Many demonstra- through the voting process. tors carried Russian imperial flags. One group various novels, including “Masimba displayed a banner reading “Young People Against Tolerance.” Animosity is strong among nationalists against migrants from the former Soviet Central Asian republics and against non-Slavs from the largely Muslim Students oblivious of services offered Russian Caucasus region. Central Asian migrants are widely employed in big cities in SERVICES, PAGE 1 construction and do other low-paid jobs that Russians are not eager to do. The protesters and service. However, students marched in a southeast neighborhood Monday only receive the full benefit of these afternoon along a tree-lined boulevard. increases when they take advantage of It’s amazing how students don’t know the resources provided by these fees. Students receiving athletic schol- about services they are offered. For more world news, check out arships reap the benefits of the athletic FIUSM.com. fee because most of that money William Beesting is attributed toward their tuition, Associate Dean granting about $20,000 a year per Undergraduate Education athlete according to Beesting. The CORRECTIONS other portion grants students free admission to football games and all Most students are willing to partic- This past Homecoming, he ipate in events paid on behalf of their attended his first football game and In Volume 25, Issue 32, a football photo ran other intercollegiate athletic events, activity and service fees, but miss out said he would go to more except he instead of a soccer photo. but most students fail to show their on those opportunities because they, doesn’t know when the games are. In Volume 25, Issue 34, we ran the incorrect Panther pride. like Armatrading, don’t know of the However, unlike most students, story for “Alumnus on frontlines of Veterans and Tempryss Sharp, junior psychology activities taking place. Vazquez utilizes services offered by Military Affairs.” Please look to Issue 35 for the major, never attended a University Andrew Dias, junior communi- all three fees. correct article. football game due to the distance of cation arts major, said he relies on He uses the gym at Biscayne Bay The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Call the stadium and the Golden Panthers’ friends to inform him about events Campus’ Recreation Center every day our MMC office at 305-348-2709 or BBC at 305- poor reputation. because otherwise he is out of the and visited the Wellness Center once 919-4722. “I rarely go to the [Modesto A. Maidique Campus],” said Sharp. loop. for a nutritional consultation, both “And the team loses.” Dias said the reason why students funded by the activity and service Although Sharp hasn’t attended are unaware of activities occurring fees. sporting events by choice, other on-campus is because events need Vasquez also used the services students are robbed of the benefits better promotion. covered by the health fee by visiting entitled to them by not knowing when Events advertised by email are inef- the clinic about five times. the games and other events are taking fective for students like Dias because Then, there are students like Dias EDITORIAL BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION place. he receives so many messages that he who said they never used the clinic For instance, Jennifer Armatrading, ignores them all. because they never had a reason to. Editor in Chief Modesto Maidique Campus: freshman chemistry major, said she “It’s an overload,” he said. Perhaps knowing the services GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Brandon Wise attended a lecture as an extra credit Gerardo Vazquez, junior business offered at the University are funded (305) 348-2709 administration and IT major, said by the students’ own money will be [email protected] assignment for her English class and Production Manager/ enjoyed it, but hasn’t attended any he receives so many emails by the enough motivation to make them Biscayne Bay Campus University that he too overlooks them, attend a football game or stop by the Copy Chief WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM other events because she isn’t aware Jenna Kefauver (305) 919-4722 of them. making him an example of students clinic next time they are feeling ill. [email protected] “I don’t really hear about events,” who want to participate in University News Director she said – a statement echoed by other activities, but are limited to ones they [email protected] Editor-in-Chief: Madison Fantozzi hear by word-of-mouth. (305) 348-1580 students. [email protected] Entertainment Director Advertising: NOW HIRING! Diego Saldana-Rojas (305) 348-6994 [email protected] Vets go to Smith for quick fix Sports Director STEPS NEW YORK The Beacon is published on Mondays, VETERANS, PAGE 1 Francisco Rivero does as a VA counselor. “I have family members WOMEN’S CLOTHING Wednesdays and Fridays during the Fall Pembroke Gardens and Spring semesters and once a week “He’s here for anybody that served. And I’m very Opinion Director during Summer B. One copy per person. tially require more assis- that has VA benefits: depen- passionate about what they Mall Location Junette Reyes Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon tance. 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funded by student and services fees that are a type of long-term interven- veterans by FIU Student -Must be over the age of 18 appropriated by Student Government. tion,” said Smith, describing Media, Smith pointed to [email protected] -Experience needed the psychological work he family history. Contact Us Junette Reyes Opinion Director [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 3 fiusm.com Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Cyber bullying: the man-made virus Planning for the future, MOISES FUERTES where people are meant to have fun, certain deal with the cyber bullying occurring in all Staff Writer individuals are shunned and bullied. other sectors of the Internet. forgetting about There is a post appearing in various I’m fairly confident the vast majority The virus is everywhere. gaming websites of a man that has been of us have witnessed some type of cyber the present It spreads its poison from one area of bullying of various degrees. I tend to see it cyberspace to the next: Facebook, Twitter, among adults during presidential elections or It has become apparent that the University Instagram, online video game forums and due to religious beliefs. is focused on financial gain and growth. even voice chat in “Call of Duty.” It festers A key element here is the lack of infor- This goal is evident through the impending in anonymity but doesn’t necessarily require mation on online bullying in terms of how deal between Royal Caribbean International it. In the worst cases it leads to suicide, while Once the majority much people know. It stems from the fact and the University, as it guarantees $2.2 in others it leads to insecurity, shame and some still haven’t realized the Internet is as million for the University from Royal Carib- misery. of people understand important as our physical world, and that it bean, as was reported in July. That is the face of cyber bullying, and it’s is real, which in turn makes these individuals The partnership involving the University happening on a global scale. cyber bullying is as simplify all things that happen on the net. and Royal Caribbean has been continuously According to a press release by the Pew bad as bullying in our This is where FIU, as an entity, can help. emphasized as a positive move in the interest Research Center in 2011 on cyber bullying, We are “Worlds ahead,” and I think part of of students since it can bring in potential 95 percent of teens ages 12 to 17 are online physical world, we will making sure we stay there is incorporating internship and job opportunities. and 80 percent have a social media account. the importance of the Net on a humanitarian What is being easily cast aside and forgotten While the document notes that 80 percent see it less. level throughout the University. The Net is a within all this positivity is the unknown fate of of those polled said they had defended wonderful medium for communication and students that can be negatively affected by this the victims targeted by cyber bullying, 21 learning, and I feel that it needs to be taken partnership. percent said they had joined in on the cyber much more seriously than it currently is by Part of the deal between the University bullying. bullied in the Korean version of World of society as a whole. The idea is to get people and Royal Caribbean includes the leasing of The majority of parents had no idea of Warcraft so frequently that when he logs on, to step in and reject this negative behavior the Bay Vista Housing land for a housing and the cyber bullying itself, with only 7 percent he intentionally hides in areas where other online when it’s encountered. training facility that is intended to be used by of them showing concern about their child players won’t see him. Once the majority of people understand Royal Caribbean entertainers and performers. being bullied online. On a positive note, ever since the above cyber bullying is as bad as bullying in our Bay Vista can currently hold 272 students But cyber bullying isn’t limited to chil- post was created detailing his experience, physical world, we will see it less. Getting and six resident assistants. This means that 272 dren and teenagers – it occurs to adults as it has had a ripple effect on all the South to that point, however, will continue to be a students need to be accounted for once their well. Korean WoW servers, where the community battle. housing situation changes, through no fault of In South Korea, the online video game has started to shift and become helpful. their own. scene is enormous. Even in this medium Perhaps a similar approach is needed to [email protected] Granted, this number is nothing compared to the student population, but these are still University students. Yet, this issue has been easily dismissed Why the world needs superheroes countless times. Several “solutions” have been presented but VICTORIA CALDERIN The same can be said of the figure of the selves to fight Nazis and aid Allied forces. none really deal with the situation as best as it Contributing Writer superhero itself. The recent trend of comic This pattern of inclusion of real world fears should be dealt with. book movies made me think of exactly what and threats continued throughout the history The suggestion to have these Biscayne Bay I would venture to say that most, if not all, this figure has reflected over the years and of the superhero. Campus students relocate to Modesto A. Maid- comic book and/or cartoon fans have been what its recent resurgence could mean. The 1940s showed the rise of several ique Campus, for instance, would only make asked to get over their “childish” amusement So, without further ado, here is a rundown female crime fighters, such as the Invisible matters worse. Not only would they have to with heroes at least once. I know that I have of how superheroes have reflected us, our Scarlet O’Neil, Lady Luck and Miss Fury. compete for housing, possibly the new housing certainly experienced odd looks and snide fears and our hopes, since their inception. In the 1960s, along with the rise in the civil facility Parkview, but they would also have to comments from adults and peers about my The first time the notion of the- super rights movement, Marvel Comics Group deal with an unnecessary commute that could love for superheroes, cartoons and fantasy hero, as we know it now, was popularized released the heroes Black Panther, Falcon easily be avoided if this were handled with novels. However, after years of enjoying was when Action Comics released the issue and Luke Cage. More recently, heroes such as actual consideration of these students. countless tales of what has been deemed that has become the Holy Grail to comic book Marvel’s Northstar and DC’s Obsidian have Another solution the University is “genre fiction,” it has become evident to me nerds everywhere. been revealed to be gay. presenting is the option of housing students that these pieces could quite possibly be the Simply titled “Action Comics #1,” this Similarly, superhero films have also in the surrounding BBC area. Housing, which best way to address the complexities of our was the first appearance of what is now a adopted themes that reflect more current they cannot gurantee, will be the same or lives. household name: Superman. Interestingly events. would have a competitive price as on-campus Yes, the bright colors and the superpowers enough, this issue was released in 1938, right Newer superhero films, much like the housing. will forever amuse children who want nothing as the country was coming out of The Great comic books they are based on, have reflected Plus, student safety at an off-campus site more than to fly around and be able to lift Depression and surpassing the tensions of a lot of the worries that we have had after the cannot be guaranteed and can hold the Univer- cars– but for the rest of us, these superheroes World War I. events of Sept. 11, 2001. They have refer- sity liable. offer an expression of how we wish we could Superman, with his perfectly coiffed hair, enced many major problems such as war in President Rosenberg said last month that, deal with personal and global problems. Even incredible posture and somewhat frustrating Afghanistan and the sale of arms overseas, “There will be bumps in the road [and] maybe a the way the tamer comics are written show us invincibility, emerged as a figure of justice which we see in the first installment of “Iron transition where we will need to get a residence that they are not solely childish amusement. and hope that fought villains with honor and Man.” Christopher Nolan’s Batman Trilogy hall off-campus, but that would be kind of a Often, comic book writers add sneaky proudly touted the colors of the American flag focused more on domestic affairs, such as the one-year inconvenience and it seems to me, as details, like a change in a hero’s costume or all over his costume. He was a hopeful boy increased concern of government surveillance it relates to the bigger picture and the benefits an image or caricature in the background, that scout who wanted to save humanity during a shown in “The Dark Knight.” that will come to the University through this are never just simple aesthetic changes. They time when a savior is what most were begging Of course, there are also the eternal moral partnership, that it’s a tradeoff that’s worth hold some type of commentary or reflection for. dilemmas involved. taking.” of the hero’s era. These subtleties would be After the success of “Action Comics #1,” One particular scene in “Man of Steel” While we understand and appreciate unnecessary if the primary purpose of these the Golden Age of Comic Books began and shows Superman in handcuffs which are prob- the University for taking the initiative to works was only to entertain or if their primary many more super heroes (Batman, Wonder ably as effective for restraining him as wrap- bring in a potentially advantageous partner- audience were to only be comprised of chil- Woman, The Flash, Green Arrow, etc.) were ping his wrists in bands of silly putty. None- ship, for both students and the University dren. There are little to no kids that would born. Many of these heroes followed in theless, he sits there and abides by the law. as a whole, the potential of at least a year of actually understand the significance of these Superman’s footsteps when, after World War off-campus housing for students who want to easter eggs. II began in 1939, they took it upon them- [email protected] live on-campus at BBC feels like more than an inconvenience.

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The Beacon – 4 fiusm.com Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Top five Instagram A “JOINT” PERFORMANCE photos of Miami girls COLUMNIST Let me begin by saying opened tooth paste bottle, and whether they’re that I am a straight male daring enough to have an electric tooth- currently in a relationship. brush or not to the world. What some people IN HIS It’s just too obvious what see as a mirror image of themselves, Miami WORDS you’re doing. Not just to girls see as a portal to the world of fashion, me, but even to my mom stardom and modeling. Basically, it’s the 21st sometimes. century wardrobe from Narnia. In these types MARTIN DI DIEGO of pictures, optimal butt position is essen- 1. The Reflection tial for maximum likes. Many girls do this subconsciously because they’re masters of Let’s face it: The left side of your face is their own art, but there is actually a science too beautiful for the world to not see it twice. behind “accidentally” sitting on the counter You know that people scroll through their of their bathroom, allowing their Instagramus Instagram feed quickly (and might acciden- rectum to bulge out like it desperately needs tally commit the biggest mistake of their lives oxygen. The used towel hanging from their by swiping past your majestic picture by acci- towel rack is not a sign of their inability to tidy dent), so you’re going to be nice this time up before a picture. It’s actually an allegory to and display your face two times just in case. their multifaceted stance on human self-ac- While you help the world see both sides of the ceptance and their deviancy of the norm, but same side of your face, poor little, innocent, they pretend to not know that. While hopeless misguided Maria posted her selfie without Maria takes a bathroom selfie just standing in putting in the extra effort to reflect her face place, the more versatile Miami girl throws up on a vertical axis. Common, Maria. This isn’t peace signs, adds a foot of depth to her face Google+. Step it up. with makeup, and tilts the camera ever so slightly to achieve that deep sense of disequi- Jahrel Francis/The Beacon 2. The Bathroom Shot (Maxim Edition) librium sought after by so many professional photographers. Maria Mekras (left), senior in criminal justice, and Rashan Gomez (right), senior in We’ve all been there. Our camera rolls may hospitality, perform a song during the Alpha Omicron Pi pageant. AOPi’s main be full of them, but some take the extra step focus this year was to fight arthritis. to publicly demonstrate their dirty toilet seat, SEE CULTURE, PAGE 5 Just Dance is “just” what you might expect COLUMNIST If for some Whisper” and “Flashdance… What karaoke option, so you can sit back of racking up points to unlock new controller, follow the movements reason you’ve a Feeling,” along with lesser known and sing along to the songs while dance routines and unlockables, and on the screen and have a good time. managed to avoid songs like “Nitro Bot” and “Candy.” everyone else dances. The multi-lay- makes the idea of dancing alone less In my case, I enjoyed dancing to the “Just Dance” These songs definitely change up ered gameplay during a song is goofy. some of the tunes in the game, and series up to this the population of the “Top 40” hits, appreciated, and the party focused Another online feature that’s the World Dance Floor mode makes point, I regret and if you’re playing this game at a design helps the game succeed at its included is Just Dance TV, which playing solo enjoyable, by dancing to inform that party, the variation allows for almost goal of being a “dance party game.” allows you to browse and share alongside players around the world. LUIS BOLANOS keeps everyone to have at least one song There is also some joy to be found as dance videos that have been While “2014” isn’t a major the dance game craze going with they can enjoy dancing to. a spectator, as watching friends play recorded. The clips play out like change from previous Just Dance “Just Dance 2014.” It’s the fifth The dancing mechanics remain the game is entertaining. gifs, showcasing random segments games, it provides the same dancing main series entry of the franchise the same, as players must match the Depending how fit and energized during your routines. It’s an inter- gameplay you’ve come to expect following last year’s “.” movements of their right hand to the your friends are, expect an average esting feature, especially if you’re from the series. The biggest feature If you’re unfamiliar with the dancers on the screen. While actu- “Just Dance” playtime of about 30 inclined to share your dancing esca- to the series lies with the World series, “Just Dance” is a dance party ally matching the dance movements minutes to an hour if you have a pades online. Dance Floor mode – it allows for game where players dance to songs on the screen is encouraged by the gathering of friends. The Just Sweat mode returns, great replayability outside of party and try to get the highest score. This game, a lazy gamer could easily sit Outside of party usage, “Just which may be an option for those usage. is a simple concept on paper, but that would rather dance to lose calo- If you’re interested in this new somehow works in execution when ries than hit the gym. Some songs iteration of “Just Dance” you’d look you get a group of friends together. feature unlockable routines designed through the track list and determine In “Just Dance 2014,” there for you to be more active for certain whether it’s worth purchasing for are new songs, new dance moves songs, thus burning some more calo- your gatherings of friends or playing and some new features, but not ries. While including the Just Sweat with family. much else. I can’t imagine Ubisoft ...it provides the same dancing mode is nice, I don’t think it’ll work The heart of the game is the changing the formula for the “Just for everyone. music on the disc (and the down- Dance” series any time soon, as new gameplay you’ve come to The U version features an loadable content.) If you don’t like games in the “Just Dance” series updated “Puppet Master” mode, a particular song, there’s a good feel more like a compilation album expect from the series. now called “Party Master” that chance you won’t enjoy dancing to of different dance tunes than a full allows whomever is holding the it. new game. gamepad to choose the songs and If you can actually get friends or That said, depending how you dance moves for the dancers. (Note family together and play this game, value the songs in “2014,” it may be this option is also available on the you’re probably going to have a worthy investment, especially if you and versions good time. There’s joy to be found enjoy the “Just Dance” gameplay down and get three stars on most of Dance 2014” does feature an online through Smartglass.) This asym- in dancing to some of the songs in and the new songs. the songs by moving their controller mode that allows you to dance along metric gameplay is effective when the game, and you can get some These new songs include accordingly with the versions of the with players around the world to the used appropriately, and can be used enjoyment in watching friends and “,” “Get Lucky” and game that require use of a motion same songs. It’s an interesting mode to benefit the dancers and enhance family attempt at being as precise as “Applause.” (For the full tracklist, controller. I wouldn’t encourage and the idea of having individual the experience, or frustrate them by the dancers on the screen. read the review on FIUSM.com.) this kind of gameplay, especially at players around the world dancing choosing difficult dance moves. It’s There are some odd ball songs in a party, because it would make you to the same song is a little strange, a “use at your own risk” feature. [email protected] the game like Disney’s “Prince Ali” look like a jerk compared to your but it’s convenient to have a random The Verdict: from “Aladdin” and the “Ghost- active dancing friends. playlist of different songs and The “Just Dance” games are busters” theme song. There are If you’re not a dancing type and seeing your dance skills compared fortunate enough to have a simple some older songs like “Careless don’t want to be a jerk, there’s also a with other players. It’s a good way design behind it: you pick up the fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Wednesday, November 6, 2013 5 South Fla. girls need to insta-stop duckfacing

CULTURE, PAGE 4 lost Maria takes a captivating honor of their youth is not out At the end of the spectrum we They’re honey badgers. These picture of the scenic topog- of the ordinary for Miami girls. have the untamed animals (rawr) are the type of girls that respond At this point, Maria would be raphy that invokes awe, a Miami Terrible midnight photo quality that can’t be stopped. These girls to the ubiquitous “Yoo, we lucky to even go double-digits in girl adds that touch of genius aside, these girls really know don’t care if their breasts occupy have to chill sometime, whats likes. by including her toes (exposing how to show everyone they’re 95% of the image, if there is ur number” comment by @ her uncut toenails) which adds a having the time of their lives. more skin in the picture than cars papichulo305miami on their 3. The Marco Island Glory nice balance between nature and In case you missed their photo parked at FIU, or if their shorts pictures with their actual phone Shot human anatomy. Maria, if you caption of “Partying with my fail to do their only job. Miami number. Mom has given up don’t help yourself, no one can. day-ones #yolo [every relatable girls who take these pictures already. Ill-informed and irrele- If you’re a girl, live in emoji ever],” they make sure often accompany their expose vant Maria wore a scarf and nice Miami, and go to the beach, then 4. #yolo you can see it in their eyes and shots with touching quotations coat to the museum and took a there’s no escaping this one. I’m facial expressions that everyone taken completely out of context picture while this type of Miami talking about the lying-down, As the wise philosopher looking at her picture will never, from books they’ve never read, girl went to Ultra, forgot to take head-to-toe shots wherein one Aubrey Drake Graham once ever, have a good night like that. tumblr blogs they don’t follow her clothes and just needed to captures, you know, the beautiful popularized, you only live once. Simple-minded and misguided and songs they heard on Pandora capture that moment on Insta- line in which the sunset connects Many girls take this to heart but Maria goes to parties and enjoys a minute ago on their Zedd gram. Maria, delete your Insta- with the furthest glimpse of the forget that you also only die the night by dancing and talking station in an attempt to add that gram. #nofilter ocean, the swaying palm trees in once. They suddenly realize that to others and sometimes forgets extra touch of cultural capital. the distance, your belly button, life is too short and they need to take pictures, but Miami girls These girls are fearless. They and the beautiful multi-colored to go to every party, getty, and tell the world that they’re having know their moms follow them [email protected] sand surrounding the blissful quince and drink in each one more fun than you. Maria: on Instagram and simply don’t landscape. Sometimes I ques- before the world ends. Gath- Profile ---> Settings --> Scroll care. When confronted by their tion whether you go to the beach, ering random people from the Down ---> Log Out. mom about the picture, they take this picture, touch the water, party and commanding each one stare at their mom in the eyes and leave. While the foolish and to hold up their red solo cup in 5. No Shame, No Fame and whisper “Like the picture.” University-approved medical-marijuana panel DIEGO SALDANA-ROJAS struggle against his rare bone Entertainment Director disease and the government. “He’s lived through decades of A new on-campus student being a patient. He’ s the second organization, Students for patient in the US to be allowed Sensible Drug Policy, will be to have medical cannabis,” said hosting medical marijuana Milagro. patient Irvin Rosenfeld to discuss The first portion of the event his experience with the Supreme will have Rosenfeld discussing Court, and his views on the status his experiences with medical of the War on Drugs. marijuana. The second portion of Rosenfeld was born Ports- the event will be a panel discus- mouth, Va. in 1953. He was diag- sion with University professors: nosed with a bone disorder at age Michael Weissberg, Eduardo 10 while playing little league. He Gamara, Jose Miguel Cruz and discovered the healing properties Dario Moreno, as well as Rosen- of medical marijuana in 1971. feld. Students are encouraged to Now, he is married and has been participate and ask questions. so for the past 34 yeara and is an “I’m leaving the floor open to investment consultant – and still ask whatever they feel comfort- using medical marijuana to help able with,” said Milagro. him deal with his illness. Kelly Milagro, vice president, [email protected] of SSDP is inspired by Rosenfeld

PANEL WITH IRVIN ROSENFELD

Courtesy of Creative Commons Date: Nov. 6 Room: 314 Pictured (above) is a person smoking a marijuana cigarette. Currently, marijuana is listed as a Place: Graham Center Time:11 a.m.-1 p.m. Schedule I drug by the Drug Enforcement Administration. 3-month-old Prince George is christened in London

GREGORY KATZ and the queen’s 92-year-old husband, Prince Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. The William’s mother, the late Diana, AP Staff Philip, who has shown remarkable stamina silver baptismal font — known as the Lily whose coffin was laid before the chapel’s since returning to the public eye after a Font — dates to 1840 when it was commis- altar for her family to pay their last respects Dressed in a lace and satin gown designed two-month convalescence following serious sioned by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in private before her 1997 funeral. in the 1840s, Britain’s 3-month-old future abdominal surgery. for their first child’s birth, and has been used William and Kate chose seven godpar- monarch, Prince George, was christened All told, it was an exceptional day for a for every royal christening since. ents, among them William’s cousin, Zara Wednesday with water from the River monarchy that seems to be basking in public As trumpets blared, baby George arrived Phillips, daughter of Princess Anne and a Jordan at a rare gathering of four genera- affection since the 2011 wedding of William at the chapel in his father’s arms with his close friend of the couple. tions of the royal family. and Kate Middleton and the maturing of mother by their side. The others include Oliver Baker, a friend The occasion had historic overtones: the Prince Harry, who appears to have put his Kate, smiling broadly on her way into from William and Kate’s days at St. Andrews presence of Britain’s 87-year-old monarch playboy days behind him. the chapel, wore a cream-colored Alexander University; Emilia Jardine-Paterson, who and three future kings, Princes Charles, George, who was born on July 22, wore McQueen dress and hat by milliner Jane went to the exclusive Marlborough College William and, of course, little George. a replica of a christening gown made with Taylor, with her long hair brushed to the high school with Kate; Hugh Grosvenor, Queen Elizabeth II, usually the center of exquisite antique lace for Queen Victoria’s side. William wore his customary dark suit the son of the Duke of Westminster; Jamie attention, quietly ceded the spotlight to her eldest daughter, and first used in 1841. and tie as he proudly carried their first child. Lowther-Pinkerton, a former private secre- rosy-cheeked great-grandson, who seemed When William was christened in 1982, Kate’s parents, Michael and Carole tary to the couple; Julia Samuel, a close to wave at her when he arrived — an illu- he wore the original gown — by then well Middleton, and her sister, Pippa, and brother, friend of Princess Diana, and William van sion created by his father, Prince William, over a century old — but the garment has James, were also at the ceremony, where Cutsem, a childhood friend of William’s. playfully moving the infant’s arm. become so fragile that a replica was made. Pippa Middleton read from the Gospel of St. Palace officials said water from the River The private affair at the Chapel Royal The infant, who will head the Church of Luke and Prince Harry from the Gospel of Jordan — where Christians believe Jesus at St. James’s Palace was also attended by England when he becomes king, was chris- St. John. Christ was baptized — was used for the Prince Charles, next in line to the throne, tened with water from the River Jordan by The chapel has a strong connection to christening. Contact Us Francisco Rivero Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 6 fiusm.com Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Panthers’ season spiraling down after big loss to ECU

RHYS WILLIAMS stepped up and competed. total. This only gave the Staff Writer In all aspects of their [ECU] Panthers 19 minutes and game, they kept it going 23 seconds of ball posses- Last Saturday brought after the initial touchdown sion and you cannot score another loss to the Panthers drive that put us down and unless you have the ball. The football program as they we kept competing and obvi- largest difference margin fell 34-13 to East Carolina ously came up short.” between ball possession University. The Panthers Turner went on to speak came in the third quarter now sit at 1-6 overall and of where he believes the when the Pirates had the ball 1-3 in Conference USA play. Panthers are headed. for eight and a half minutes After the game, Head “I like where we are longer than the Panthers. Coach Ron Turner said going and I told the team Quarterback E.J. Hilliard again what he has been that in the locker room after made his second start of the saying all season. the game. I am really excited season – his first came in the “There is no such thing about where this football 72-0 loss against the Cardi- as moral victories,” Turner team is going. This football nals of the University of said. “I do not and will not program and this team, if we Louisville – and could not ever say that I believe in believe and continue to fight, stay upright. Hilliard was them.” we are going to get there sacked nine times by the Jasen Delgado/ The Beacon This came from speaking and I am excited about it,” ECU defense. He also put up about the defensive unit and Turner said. “As I have said some decent numbers in the Lamarq Caldwell (left) totaled 73 yards of offense on 10 carries and three its play near the end of the every week, we have guys passing game by completing receptions out of the backfield in the 34-13 loss to East Carolina. playing more plays than they 21 of his 33 passing game. The Panthers’ defense which included a touchdown The Panthers begin a should, but when we get our attempts, with only a single “I thought that they was thrown on for almost for himself – threw the ball two-game road trip this full squad out there and interception thrown. His continued to fight and I 300 yards by quarterback for 35 yards to a wide-open weekend when they head everyone is taking care of numbers against the Pirates think the defense did well,” Shane Carden. He completed wide receiver Isaiah Jones. to Murfreesboro, Tenn. to business – like they should are substantially better then Turner said. “They stayed 23 of his 35 passing attempts While Hilliard was face Middle Tennessee State – and we keep believing and when he last started, as focused against a very, for 264 yards and three running the offense on the University. Following that fighting like that, then we evidenced by his numbers very good offensive foot- touchdowns while only drives that ended in a punt, game they will travel to will get things done.” against the Cardinals of ball team. They were the being sacked a single time. handled by quarterback Jake Texas to face the University The Pirates domi- Louisville where he had quickest tempo team that A fourth touchdown was Medlock. Medlock had four of Texas at El Paso. nated time of posses- four completions on nine we will play against this added in the air on a trick punts total on the night for sion throughout the game, attempts, threw no intercep- year, who averaged over play where wide receiver 180 yards, two of which -rhys.williams@fiusm. holding the ball for 40 tions and was sacked four 100 plays per game, but Justin Hardy – who had 136 were downed inside the 20 com minutes and 37 seconds in times. I thought that our guys yards on five receptions, yard line. C-USA Quarterfinals; North Texas preview COLUMNIST The quest for a championship however the same principle applies to defense begins on Wednesday, Nov. as FIU’s offense. They have been a different 6 as the Panthers play in team since their slow start. their first Conference USA They have scored a little over two goals a tournament. game over their last eight and have a much- After a rough 2-7-0 start improved offense. The 2.20 goals per game to the season the FIU FIU has in their last eight contests would rank Panthers have fought into third overall in the conference today. GIANCARLO NAVAS the postseason, with a 7-11-0 After the Panthers fell to Marshall University overall record and a 5-5-0 conference record, on the final night of the regular season, they where they will take on North Texas University gave up a chance of a number one seed and a in the quarterfinals of the C-USA tournament. bye week. Instead they have to play perhaps This is a North Texas team that FIU has not team in C-USA on their first night of played this season and with their 12-6-1 record the tournament. they aren’t to be taken lightly. This team has done it before. Have shocked North Texas has some very impressive wins the conference and all watching. When they on the season that include a 3-0 beating of grinded through a 2-7-0 start to being the number one seed Charlotte University, and a number one seed up until the final whistle on 5-0 rout of Oklahoma University on national the season finale. television. When they upset at the time number one The Mean Green have the most dynamic University of Alabama at Birmingham in a offense in the conference, torching opponents dramatic overtime win. Or when they have a with 47 goals on the year and 2.47 goals per five goal explosion against Rice University to contest. Good for first in conference for each keep them atop the C-USA eastern division. statistical category. They have done it before, over and over and They also lead the conference in assists with over again. When you doubt these ladies they 1.95 per game and have 37 assists on 47 goals. show you why you shouldn’t. By now we Which translates to assisting goals nearly 80% shouldn’t doubt and just believe. of the time. Beacon File Photo Believe they can pull another upset and have Staying with the offensive side of the ball, enough firepower to take on the heavy artillery junior Ashleigh Shim is tied for sixth in total Marie Egan (middle) and the rest of the Panthers will have their hands full with the of North Texas. Can they do it? Who knows goals in the conference with eight, while North Mean Green of North Texas as the C-USA tournament kicks off. really, soccer is random that way. With a one Texas has two girls ranked in the top 10 for and done tournament system anything can goals with freshman Rachel Holden with 12, play against one of the more loose defenses FIU has only allowed 1.50 goals a game after happen. good for second in C-USA, and senior Kelsey in the conference. FIU is second to last in the 2-7-0 start as opposed to 2.20 throughout Anything can happen. I like the sound of that, Hodges also with eight – tied with Shim. goals allowed with 35 on the year and allows it. The Mean Green’s 1.50 allowed goals maybe they can do it again. Let the chaos of the What seems to be clear is North Texas is nearly two a game. However, I want to add through the last eight games is exactly the playoffs begin. very good at offense. With such an explosive perspective to that number, since the 2-7-0 same as FIU’s. offense North Texas looks to be thrilled to start the Panthers have tightened their defense Looking at FIU offensively, they are in the [email protected] dramatically. middle of the conference for goals scored, fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Wednesday, November 6, 2013 7 Strong start for swimming

LUIS BARRASO to earn first place in the event. Staff Writer Freshman Barbara Caraballo led Indian River, who took the victory in the 200 The FIU Swimming and Diving team yard butterfly as well as contributing on improved to 3-0 this season after a two relay races, and winning one of them. 140-101 win over Indian River Commu- Freshman Josephine Hippi took home nity College this weekend. the 500 yard freestyle event for the FIU was led in the Swimming events Pioneers. by senior Sonia Perez, who with a time The Panthers answered well to a of 2:01.98 on the 200 meters backstroke unknown matchup against an Indian River event posted the top time on Conference team that had not had any meets this USA this season on that event. season, but as a team that FIU Head Coach Perez also took first place on the 400 Randy Horner described them to student IM event with a time of 4:24.87. media. Another swimmer that contributed to “They are unpredictable, a team that the Panthers victory was junior Johanna always has some very good high caliber Gustafsdottir, which also won two events division-1 talent, and that usually go on on the meet. to move on to other places after they grad- Johanna posted a season-high time uate, so we expect some good competi- on the 200 m freestyle event with a time tion, but expect to win upon a good chal- of 2:20.22 and finished first on the 200 lenge on the road,” Horner said. breaststroke. Now, FIU enters a long stretch where Nadia Farrugia also took honors on the they will not be competing until the 1,000 Yard Freestyle to seal the victory for Mizzou Invitational on Nov. 21, in which the Panthers. they will find some competition in this The Diving events were led by senior three day event hosted by the University Sabrina Beaupre who won the one and of Missouri. Beacon File Photo three meter diving events. Beaupre recorded a season-best score [email protected] The FIU Swimming and Diving team continues its strong start to the season as they of 294.45 on the three meter diving event improve their record to 3-0 after defeating Indian River Community College 140- 101. Low attendance may prove costly to Panthers COLUMNIST The final two wrath of the NCAA. “shall receive notice of such noncom- After a year, FIU could be put in a different promotions in an attempt to home games for According to the NCAA manual, pliance. After receiving notice, any subdivision based on the subdivision’s attract more fans to the games. the Panthers may an average of 15,000 paid or actual further noncompliance with the Foot- criteria. “If the member does not meet Most recently, FIU offered free be the most im- attendance is required for a FBS team ball Bowl Subdivision requirements the criteria of any subdivision at the tickets to military personnel, as well portant of the over a two-year rolling period. As within a 10-year period shall cause the end of the restricted membership as discounts for FIU employees season, and it has per the NCAA, in six home games in institution to be placed in restricted period, the institution may continue to and giveaways for attending Satur- nothing to do with 2012, FIU averaged 13,634. membership.” be classified as a Division I member in day’s game versus C-USA foe East PATRICK CHALVIRE any of the players The average announced atten- In other words, should the restric- sports other than football.” Carolina. on the field. dance, according to Athletics’ website, tions come, the Panthers would not In essence, FIU would no longer FIU’s final home game will be Low attendance is the norm at is 15,365 in just five home games, be eligible to play in any postseason be a member of C-USA and would against Marshall University on Nov. Alfonso Field at FIU Stadium in the though it isn’t the exact attendance game. Thanks to low academic prog- have to pay the conference for 23. Panthers’ first year in Conference numbers FIU may send to the NCAA. ress rate scores during Isiah Thomas’ abruptly leaving. USA, but if the numbers stay where Schools that do not reach such tenure, the men’s basketball team Even with students entering [email protected] they’re at, the program may face the guidelines, according to the NCAA, already deals with a postseason ban. games free, Athletics has already used Despite final preseason win, Russo not happy

STEVEN ROWELL we did have a couple of spurts of defense in the Russo hopes the Panthers will come out Last season the Eagles defeated the Panthers Staff Writer first half, but in the second half, no one cared,” more motivated and with better energy against 69-45. Russo said. the eagles. Tip-off is set for a 6 p.m at the Lime Court in In their final tuneup before the regular For the second straight exhibition game, “I think they understand, unless they do a the U.S Century Bank Arena. season, senior guard Jerica Coley’s 30 points led the Panthers had to withstand a late rally after better job it’s going to be a 50 point game, if they the way for FIU over Barry University 66-52 on building a comfortable lead. go out and play like they did tonight, we are in [email protected] Nov. 1 at the U.S. Century Bank Arena. The Panthers built up to a 16 point lead at trouble, and they got to know that and I just told Despite the victory, Head Coach Cindy Russo halftime after an 11-2 run to end the half. them that,” Russo said. They held a steady double-digit lead throughout the second half before Barry capped on a 15-0 run with 3:54 in the game that would Live, Learn, and Work threaten the Panthers but ultimately FIU held on with a Community Overseas. for the victory. Other than Coley, sophomore forward/center Take charge of your future while making a real impact as a Brianna Wright was the only other Panther to reach double figures in scoring with 14 points. Peace Corps Volunteer. ...We are in trouble, The sophomore was plagued by foul trouble throughout the game. Learn a new language and get the cross- and they got to know For Barry, junior guard Nyjah Porcher lead cultural & technical skills to create projects in your community. that and I just told the way with 18 points with 13 of them coming in the second half, and junior guard Ines Kerin Make a difference overseas and return home them that. was the only other player for Barry to reach with the experience and global perspective to stand out in a competitive job market. double figures with 12 points. After holding Barry to 29.6% shooting in the Paid travel, vacation time, living stipends, and first half, FIU allowed Barry to shoot 43.8% in full medical benefits are inluded with Peace the second. Corps service. Head Coach While recording 19 turnovers in their Cindy Russo previous game against Nova Southeastern You could be making a difference overseas by this time next year. Women’s Basketball University, FIU kept the ball more in their own Submit an online application by December 1st to be considered for programs hands by trimming that number down to nine departing before December 2014! www.peacecorps.gov/apply against Barry. was anything but satisfied with the performance. Next up for the Panthers is their regu- For more information contact our South Florida regional recruiter “It was disappointing, we showed no energy, lar-season opener at home against Florida Gulf Steve Hunsicker at [email protected] | (305) 929-3066 it’s not something we should do in an exhibition, Coast University on Nov. 8. Stay Connected || Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Flickr || Tumblr || LinkedIn Contact Us Madison Fantozzi News Director [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Wednesday, November 6, 2013 A fiusm.com B

Panthers getting ‘bold’ CLIMB TO THE TOP with new student-run public relations agency

ALEX BLENCOWE field of public relations, management, networking, Contributing Writer journalism and advertising promotion…. The list goes through the lessons students on and on. Something very bold learn in entrepreneurship as Mendoza notes that the is happening at the FIU well. student-run firm is exactly School of Journalism and “You don’t get taught that: students must manage, Mass Communication. business in mass communi- implement content and Bold Student Agency is the cations,” said Laura Cardona, build the agency’s name for faculty managed, student-run senior advertising major and themselves. public relations agency at the event planning minor. “With “We’re surprising University and it is making Bold, it’s learning how to ourselves with what we’re some very bold statements. deliver and build our brand doing,” Cardona said. From packages to website at the same time... We’re Mendoza agreed. design, the students of Bold building a bridge to the busi- “Professor Shorten just are bringing real clients to ness world.” makes sure we don’t go too the table and working with Students at Bold affirm crazy.” real companies as part of the that working with real clients The students have public classroom setting. Bringing on deadlines and working relations groups that help together about 15 students with people from so many with promotion and have from journalism, mass different fields can be hard journalism students edit communications, public and takes a lot of time. Even content. In Bold students relations, advertising and so, students are determined are also learning how to do more, Bold is supervised by to make it work. things outside their field that Professor Victoria Shorten “The journalists help the they would need in their – but the students are the public relations students future careers. brains and brawn behind this and the [students] that are “We have a more well- operation. good with social media and rounded idea of the business “The power of the websites help the students we’re going into. This is the agency is that everyone has who are having trouble.… first class that all the degrees different talents to bring You wouldn’t think we all are helping each other out Johnson Atis/The Beacon to the table,” said Shorten. work so well together,” in,” said Kristen Surujbally, Rachel Dufrense, senior in psychology, scales her way up a rock-climbing “They’re getting real world Cardona said. “Sometimes 24, advertising major and art wall on campus as part of a series of activities encouraging students not to opportunities to expand their we’ll blast emails in the minor. “It’s the closest thing drink and drive. horizons.” Students at Bold work with various multimedia other classes, full-time jobs agency to the University and event was senior media sales outlets, plan press releases, and other responsibilities, the world. The event was executive of Google and build media packages, design With Bold, it’s and don’t have time for a full an opportunity for students former Apprentice partici- websites as well as produce learning how to deliver and internship. to engage other profes- pant Panos Zambetakis. work for high-end concierge “[This class] is our hour sionals in their field and Bold hopes to open doors and real estate services such build our brand at the same of personal growth time,” was planned, advertised and to students in the world of as “More Than Lux,” compa- time... We’re building a bridge Mendoza said. put together by the students local and international busi- nies in Wynwood, Miami, “Usually I don’t like themselves. Sponsors of ness as well as provide a as well as the Discovery to the business world.” group projects because the event included Misha’s learning experience for them Channel. Laura Cardona there’s always that one Cupcakes, La Gloutonnerie, to get the tools they’ll need “We’re learning how to Senior person that doesn’t do FastSigns, Nancy Starr and to survive in the real world. produce a story that’s more Advertising Major anything or doesn’t care,” VSL Jewelry – Shorten’s “We really build our than just an advertisement,” said Samantha Serra, senior own line. strengths here, but we build said Melissa Mendoza, journalism major, “But here, Through Bold, students our weaknesses at the same senior journalism major. “It middle of the night and talk to experiencing an internship everyone is needed. In class also work in partnership with time,” said Cardona. “Our doesn’t just have to be about about ideas.” for a big company.” you’re taught what to do, but various companies such as future employers will want selling a product. It’s about The students of Bold not Shorten notes that the Bold shows us how to do it.” MasterCard, Discovery Latin us to know everything, not the essence of the story.” only learn skills in media students are very dedicated Last week, Bold had America, Tierra Nueva Fine just what’s in our field.” Bold brings a hands-on production, but also in to Bold and that’s what keeps its first official welcoming Cocoa and even Google. approach to working in the project management, content them going. Students have ceremony, introducing the One such participant at the [email protected] Lecturer to promote positive self-image with uplifting Post-its

ARLYNE PEREZ epidemic called “fat talk.” and blog for people to share and post ball effect. Sometimes one can Additionally, Caitlyn Boyle will Contributing Writer “Students, especially in college, picture of positive Post-It notes they feel even pressured to comply by a teach and give tips on how to be struggle with body image,” said find as part of the Operation Beau- friend complaining he or she is too more body positive. Caitlyn Boyle, 29, posted an Christine Tellez, a registered dieti- tiful initiative, struggled with nega- fat and another feeling the need to The event is a part of Inter- anonymous Post-It note on her tian of SHS. tive self-talk. retort something just as negative national Day Against Women’s college bathroom window one night A Northwestern University study However, a study done at the to maintain the friendship on equal Violence and there will be a resource – something she called an act of reported that 93 percent of college University of Notre Dame had standing. Engaging in negative self- fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., focusing kindness that turned into Operation women engage in fat talk. shown that men also struggle with talk can feel insignificant or scripted on women’s violence and body Beautiful. “We do a lot of negative talk. negative self-talk. Though less prev- but can have a truly toxic effect and image. The Clothesline Project, To promote positive self-esteem, We don’t think about what is posi- alent than in women, men struggle can hurt you both emotionally and self-defense class and the ability to Student Health Services is hosting tive about ourselves,” said Sarah with different issues, such as being physically. write your own anonymous inspira- Operational Beautiful on Nov. 14 in Kenneally, SHS health education too thin or wanting muscle bulk. To put an end to negative self- tional Post-It note are just some the the Wolfe University Center as part specialist. Negative self-talk can be a talk, students of all genders are activities that will be taking place of International Education week The event will promote positive difficult issue to battle. Starting encouraged to attend Thursday’s during the fair. where Boyle will speak to students self-talk. with a friend, it can soon infect event to transform the way he or about her mission and reversing the Boyle, who operates a website person to person, having a snow- she views beauty and him or herself. [email protected]