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College of Business ROCK THE SUMMER New Business dean to take office in October MELHOR LEONOR patents, licenses and start- through sources other than News Director up companies.” state funding as that source “Dean Klock brings to of revenue continues to A two-year search for FIU experience in many shrink,” Wartzok stated. a new executive dean of areas in which we antici- Wartzok also added that the College of Business pate significant growth,” he expects to see an increase has now yielded David R. Wartzok said. in private contributions to Klock, who will take over Klock currently serves the College. for current dean Joyce Elam as dean of the School of In 2011, Elam announced in October. she would step down from Klock’s appointment was her current position after made public by the Office of serving as dean for 15 years, the Provost in a memo last [Klock] will be making her the longest Friday. expected to further serving dean in the history The search and screening enhance the national of the University. She will committee was lead by John and international continue to serve as dean Rock, dean of the College of reputation of the of University College and Medicine, who said Klock College of Business. as a faculty member in “is very devoted to schol- Douglas Wartzok, the College of Business arship and very experi- Provost Administration. enced in the various depart- FIU “He [Klock] comes to a ments within the school of College of Business that is business.” already on a positive trajec- In an interview with tory set by the current Exec- Student Media, University Business and Wells Fargo utive Dean Joyce Elam,” Provost Douglas Wartzok Chair of Business Adminis- Wartzok said. “He will be said Klock is expected to tration at the University of expected to further enhance bring “much closer collab- Alabama-Birmingham, posi- the national and interna- oration among the College tions he has held since 2008. tional reputation of the of Business, the College During this time, UAB has College of Business.” of Medicine and the managed to increase reve- Klock will serve as dean College of Engineering and nues by 20 percent while of the College of Business Computing.” its state funding was cut and Knight-Ridder Eminent Vanessa Paredes/The Beacon He said he also expects by 30 percent, according to Scholar in Business Admin- Despite being moved from the Betty Chapman Plaza to the Graham Center Ball- growth in regards to “turning Wartzok. istration effective Oct. 1. rooms due to rain, students continued to enjoy the various DJs and perfomers at the intellectual property “FIU similarly needs Campus Life’s Summer Fest. created by FIU faculty into to increase its revenues [email protected] Science Classroom Complex to bring synergy Diane Arias disciplines, various colleges, academics, all of the mechanical equipment will be the College of Medicine. Asst. News Director research and together, they all mix—the stored, according to Cal. The other side of the first floor will unclean and the unholy so to speak—they One side of the first floor will be a be set apart for scientific receiving and The Academic Health Center 4, or the will all mix together and hopefully cross large classroom auditorium that will seat holding on the ground floor. This will be Science Classroom Complex, is the new fertilize each other and provide synergies approximately 145 people, 12 breakout a “major upgrade for all [of] our research building between PG5 and the Red Garage. for the academic and research experi- seminar rooms, a large entry and lobby facilities,” Cal said to Student Media. The building will be used for academics ences,” said John Cal, associate vice pres- area and a large breezeway and plaza. Offices and research space will be and research among the College of Arts ident of Facilities Management. “We’re going to be having a large class- found in the second, third and fourth and Sciences, the Department of Research In total, the building will house five room, student small group session rooms floors. The fifth floor will be dedicated and the College of Medicine. functional floors with a mechanical pent- and faculty offices so it’s a very important “This [building] brings in various house on the rooftop, which is where building for us,” said John Rock, dean of SEE AHC4, PAGE 2 Economic forum to tackle health care, immigration Diane Arias “promote the message of economic to ask any questions to the panelists. dean of St. Thomas University School scholarship and contest opportunities Asst. News Director freedom and individual liberty,” said “We want it to be student-driven of Business & principal advisor of The announced. Kristin Koeppel, field coordinator for and really reach out to the younger Washington Economics Group, Inc.; The event will take place in the Economic freedom is the topic of LIBRE. population, especially on campus,” and Dr. Dario Moreno, FIU Depart- University’s Patricia & Philip Frost tonight’s “2012 Forum on Economic According to Koppel, the forum’s said Koppel. ment of Political Science and Interna- Art Museum. Liberty” hosted by the LIBRE initia- topic will include topics such as health There will be four panelists: tional Relations. Check in and cocktail hour begin tive of Florida. care, immigration, regulations put on Daniel Garza, executive Director of Kristina Arriaga, executive director at 6:00 p.m. The forum begins at 7:00 The event is intended to reach small businesses. the LIBRE Initiative; Jose Malleaz, of The Becket Fund is the keynote p.m. and lasts until 8:30 p.m. out to the community, in partic- The forum will run as a Q&A national coordinator of the LIBRE speaker for the event. ular, the Hispanic community and to session, where the public is welcome Initiative; Dr. Jose Anotonio Villamil, During the event, there will be [email protected]

COMING UP Opinion ONLINE www.fiusm.com RADIO Radiate FM Check out our next issue for Follow us on: Tune in to Radiate FM on Mon., Wed. and Fri. Lizsandra Trastoy’s piece on Twitter - @FIUSM for our Opinion, Sports and News shows or the risings costs associated Facebook - FIU Student Media: News, check them out on FIUSM.com. with graduation. FIU Student Media: Sports The Radioactive Underground: 88.1 - 95.3 - 96.9 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, July 25, 2012 NEWS www.fiusm.com Andres Bedoya/The Beacon Building to house animal vivarium AHC4, PAGE 1 panels that react to the sun’s path,” said Rodriguez. “It is to a “state-of-the-art” animal very significant from an envi- vivarium— an enclosed space ronmental perspective just from used to raise animals for obser- the treatment of how that facade vation and research— that will was handled,” said Rodriguez. be “one of the best anywhere in The building will seek a the southeast,” Cal said. Leadership in Energy and Envi- The five-story building will ronmental Design certifica- have around the clock capa- tion after its completion, said bility, meaning that it will have Rodriguez. a backup generator and backup According to Cal, the total air conditioning for the animals project cost to date is $57.8 in the vivarium in case of a million dollars. storm. The construction was mainly In addition, the College of funded by Public Education Medicine will have a large Capital Outlay funds, according instructional classroom that to Cal. will be used for general educa- The Department of Research tion during the day and then will has also “provided some money be managed by Academic Space from their resources for the Management after 5 p.m., said building.” Jose Rodriguez, the director of Construction began Illustrations Courtesy of Facilities Management Academic Health Center Facili- September 2011 and the proj- Jonh Cal, associate vice president of Facilities Management: “This ties Planning. ect’s predicted date of comple- [building] brings in various disciplines, various colleges, academ- Rodriguez explained a unique tion is February 2013. ics, research and together, they all mix—the unclean and the un- feature of the building’s facade. holy.” “The facade has a series of [email protected] Program brings changes for children and families STP, PAGE 8 teach the parents the techniques argumentative or aggressive find out,” he said. “Some days child that has behavior prob- a computer. they use in the camp and train behavior; however, while a might be great, working just like lems or CU traits can change as Helseth, who is working Teachers and counselors are them to apply them at home. child with conduct problem will we thought it would, and some he or she grows up. her third summer in the camp, trained to pay little attention to “We kind of help them feel guilty after a misbehavior, “I think that you are born always hopes to see the children opposing actions and pay more process the good and the maybe a child with CU traits won’t. with a range of these traits and improve in the long run. attention to positive conduct not so good things that are going Children with CU traits also you can shift them up or down “At the end of the summer and improvements. Campers on in their homes so that we can lack empathy and response to It’s really 360 hours depending on your experience,” you always [think], ‘I wonder receive constant feedback and try and help them change the punishment. of treatment all con- he said. what’s going to happen to this are often reminded of the point home environment by making “There’s a little bit of densed in an eight- Helseth stresses the impor- child; I wonder if their parents system. it a little bit more structured,” evidence that [CU children] week summer boot tance of treating these children are going to be able to keep During the program, parents Helseth said. may respond to treatment differ- camp for parents and early. up the parent training we’ve also get involved, engaged and The camp is also home ently,” Waschbusch said. “So kids. “I’m a big believer in early discussed,’” Helseth said. attend parent training sessions. to various research projects, we’re trying to look at refor- Erika Coles intervention because if you She is pleased to see chil- “It’s [a] really intensive including one that has caught mulating treatments that work Clinical Director intervene early you can change dren coming back to the camp engaging experience that can national attention. Waschbusch better for these kids with CU Center for Children and Families a child long term trajectory and working hard to change set people on a trajectory that has been conducting research traits.” pretty dramatically,” she said. their behavior. we hope that [the parents] will with children that have conduct According to Waschbusch, Around 5 p.m., parents “It’s really exciting to say on continue without us,” Coles problems and callous-unemo- it’s still too early to know if the reform the line of cars to pick the first day of camp, ‘Hey, it’s said. “It’s really 360 hours of tional traits, which made the system of reward instead of days might be exactly the oppo- up their children and touch base nice to see you again,’” she said. treatment all condensed in an cover of the The New York punishment will work just as site of what we thought it was with the counselors, but the day “It makes the experience worth- eight-week summer boot camp Times Magazine in May. well for CU children. going to do.” is not yet over for Helseth and while because you can see the for parents and kids.” Both children with callous- “We’re still in develop- Waschbusch explains that the counselors, who stay in the actual results of your work.” Parenting training sessions unemotional traits or conduct ment here, so we’re collecting just like an introvert child can camp for a couple more hours to are weekly. The counselors problems can show defiant, data this summer, and we’ll become an extrovert adult, a input all the data from the day in [email protected]

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Financial aid Affirmative action negates minority takeover Don’t blame us for

Alex urbina favela in favor of an affirmative action used to only apply to ethnic minori- increase classroom diversity. Propo- the prolonged stay Contributing Writer plan in 2003, the Supreme Court ties’ rights to education, but I think nents of affirmative action could has become decisively more the same can now be said of those say that this increase in diversity President Rosenberg, frankly, the Why is it that there are no schol- conservative. with a Caucasian background. leads to better classroom discussion email you sent on July 9 insults us. arships that specifically target white Justice Samuel Alito has subse- Now, don’t get me wrong; I am and an increase in overall learning. Do you believe you’re dealing people? quently replaced the moderate of Mexican descent and as swarthy But I would argue that the link with over 45,000 Van Wilders here I mean, there are plenty of schol- Justice Sandra Day O’Connor after as they come. But I just cannot help between classroom diversity and at FIU? That we are not doing every- arships out there that are designed her retirement in 2006, marking a but call out this obvious hypocrisy classroom learning is not as strong thing we can to graduate in four or for people of certain ethnicities, shift away from a liberal majority. in our culture. as one would think. It, of course, five years? such as the Hispanic Scholar- This leaves the Supreme Court with We are all so quick to preach plays a role in greater multi-cultural You said in your email that, ship Fund, the Asian and Pacific five conservative justices out of a equality and fair opportunities for understanding but we must not fool over the course of the past year, the Islander American Scholarship total of nine. everyone regardless of race, but at ourselves into thinking of class- University has hired more than 50 Fund, and the Thurgood Marshall In addition to that, Supreme the heart of the issue is a general room diversity as a cure-all solu- advisers. Thank you. College Fund, but it is hard (or Court Justice Elena Kagan, who notion to combat the idea of whites tion for learning. And the University has added maybe impossible) to find one that most likely would have voted for getting everything. I propose that instead of more than 1,000 courses and specifically caters to Caucasians. I use of race quotas in admissions, has Accordingly, we establish that continuing to discriminate based on expanded online programs. Thanks mention this in order to point out a recused herself from the upcoming it is okay to grant scholarships and race, college admissions should be for that too. double standard in our society. review due to her involvement in college admission to some and based solely on merit. The subject line of your email, Although it does not directly the case as Solicitor General. No, not to others. Is this not racism in This way, race would not even “Your success is our #1 priority,” is address scholarships, affirmative things do not look well for affirma- and of itself? Is this not what the be taken into consideration and at least encouraging to hear from our action upholds a similar double tive action at all. previous generations tried so hard everyone would have an equal president. But the fact that you believe standard in our country. But we must ask ourselves if to eliminate? chance at gaining admission to the “many students – whether full or part The Supreme Court has recently affirmative action is something we It is my opinion that affirmative college of their choice. This is only time—delay taking needed courses decided to review a case that is tied think truly represents the American action should be discontinued. It is fair. and unnecessarily prolong their time to affirmative action, and it seems spirit. nothing more than racial balancing Whatever the solution is, race to degree,” negates that warm fuzzy the chances for upholding racial Consider this: what if you were with a catchy title. It purposely needs to be kept out of the accep- feeling. quotas are weaker than ever. told that you could not receive gives a select few an advantage tance process. Until things like this The Beacon declares shenanigans. The case in question is Fisher admission into a university or while denying that same advantage are dealt with, racism will be hard Unless a student is trying to pull v. the University of Texas. Abigail receive a scholarship because of to others. Racial balancing is racist at work in the U.S. as double stan- Van Wilder-esque moves, chances are Fisher has alleged that UT denied the color of your skin? It would and we all know it. dards continue to exist. that they’re attending the University her admission due to her race. be devastating and blatantly outra- However, I will give our racism to garner the necessary skill sets and Since the last time it ruled geous, correct? Well, this argument in this matter some credit: it does [email protected] experiences to better prepare them- selves for entering the workforce. As students, graduating within student life the four years becomes a challenge when our respective departments don’t have the adequate resources to Being white, not all it’s cracked up to be accommodate the exponential growth in enrollment that you’ve brought Alex sorondo pretty often on college campuses. Ferociously is therefore associated, now, with wealth (at least upon the University in the past three Asst. Opinion Editor opinionated, these people, while not particularly more so than before). With so much emphasis on years. well-read or up-to-date on the news, consider the notion of a greedy upper-one percent tyran- Examples of this are present I would like to imagine that I’m not the sort themselves great intellects, authorities on all things nizing America, I can think of no time in my life throughout the University, but more of person to get into arguments over the Internet, cultural, political, and moral. They see themselves when the rich were more reviled by mass culture. specifically in the Department of at least not with people I’ve never met, but I am. as progressive and enlightened and they fight for Therefore, if the country is currently facing a History and the Department of It happened again, most recently, on tumblr.com, every liberal cause. uniquely widespread resentment of the rich, while Psychology. For both departments, a blogging and networking website where users Their vocabulary, however, tends to be pretty simultaneously turning the phrase “white” into a there isn’t a lack of desire on the share multimedia content. weak. Their ideas never strengthen or change synonym for wealth and affluence, then the popular students’ end to graduate as quickly I posted a link to a May 24 article on flavor- because they preach only to the people who won’t conception of a “white” person will be demonized as possible, but a lack of sections wire.com titled “10 Epidemically Overrated challenge them. Their arguments are generic with that of the “rich” person. available and/or professors to teach Books” (which lists, among others, “The Catcher because their ideas can’t keep up with the news. You get me? the track-required courses for their in the Rye,” “The Great Gatsby,” and “Twilight”). In their efforts to sound smart, enlightened, By demeaning the “whiteness” of certain novels respective degrees. Somebody reposted the list of books, amending and progressive they demonstrate the paradox of and certain writers, this guy on tumblr is suggesting The Beacon acknowledges and it slightly, adding a few titles while taking others radical-political correctness, in which they regur- that there are spiritual, emotional, and psycholog- commends what strides the Univer- away, and criticizing each one for its glorification gitate kosher social ideas with vehemence, a dash ical plights that are indigenous to “white” people, sity has made since the implementa- of “white people problems.” of profanity, and a few more insults. To criticize and that the exploration of those issues through art tion of the “Worlds Ahead” plan in Such issues are generally referred to in jest, and somebody’s subtle intolerance of gay marriage, for is not only superficial but of no relevance to the rest 2010, but don’t lay the blame for the tend to be synonymous with “First World prob- example, but to identify that person, cunningly, as of humanity. University’s average graduation rate lems,” a self-deprecating refrain for when we’re a four-letter word. It might sound, ironically, PC in that he is of six years on the student body. mildly inconvenienced by a luxury (one submis- It’s popular among this particular crowd to attacking, ostensibly, elitism and greed and every For the most part, we don’t want sion on first-world-problems.com reads, “The pres- point out and critique “white person” character- other unsavory characteristic we associate with the to be here longer than we have to, and sure to have an opinion about the Avengers movie istics–of which, although I’m Hispanic, I seem to wealthy; however, this suggestion that there is such we do not purposely “delay taking is like a physical weight on my back.”). possess a great deal. a thing as a “white person” novel also suggests that needed courses and unnecessarily This guy on tumblr, however, was sincere in We now call “white” what was once called I, as a Hispanic reader, lack the capacity to empa- prolong” our time as students. More calling To Kill a Mockingbird “comfort food for “preppy.” This is generally friendly and acceptable, thize with another ethnicity, ostensibly because it’s often than not, the needed courses white people,” and dismissing the complete works more teasing than insulting, and it implies no defin- more prosperous than mine. simply aren’t available. of the later David Foster Wallace as “even more itive insult. To tell somebody they look “preppy” is Let’s be real here, we as students want to be at the University just as white people problems.” to simply identify a look. Maybe it has some unsa- For the conclusion of Alex Sorondo’s story, This guy is white, by the way. vory connotations, but nothing denotative. long as you want to have us here. The fact that he leveled these attacks prompts As economic distinctions are now drawn with and more exclusive content, Before you start urging us to check me to wonder if many people have come to take the increasing clarity and emphasis in the wake of the visit our web site. out by noon, make sure that the “white person problem” joke too seriously. Occupy movement, someone being “white” is still, University has all of its ducks in a There’s a particular sort of socialite that I’m as ever, associated with preppiness. Preppiness, row so that the blame is no longer sure you’ve encountered before, as they pop up however, is associated with wealth. Being “white” misplaced.

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Spotlight On Student Tatiana Pandiani finds her muse as a director alfredo aparicio you a dance and that’s it. With theater, is more developed and the other is more Staff Writer especially directing, I’ve been able to have immediate, but it has been a fun, even if it all the visuals and movement of the play has been overwhelming.” Adjusting to a new city every few accompanied by the intellectual under- Pandiani, in collaboration with Victoria years has been a way of life for Tatiana standing of a play,” said Pandiani. Collado, an alumnus of the University, will Pandiani, a senior and performance major, While having an acting crisis after submit a proposal to be featured in one of who has managed to turn her experiences her freshman year, Pandiani picked up the next three seasons of Micro Theater into a positive outlook, which has taken stage managing, took classes and was the in September, October and November, her forward in her career as an actor, stage stage manager for “Twelfth Night” before respectively. “It’s this script I wrote about manager and, more recently, director. being invited to direct at the New Plays a year ago that has issues, but I really Pandiani, who was born in Argentina Festival, which features original, unpro- like it. I will act and [Collado] will direct and has lived in Jamaica, Georgia, Massa- duced works by students in various play- because I’d like to have the experience of chusetts and Miami, Florida for college, writing classes. acting in Micro Theater. It’s every fifteen describes her trek across the western hemi- When Michael Yawney, an assistant minutes, so it’ll be a new experience,” said sphere as exciting and leaving her open to professor at the Department of Theatre, Pandiani. the possibilities of the future. emailed her the script, she jumped the Pandiani will expand her experience as Originally a dancer, Pandiani dreamed experience. a director by taking “Directing II” in the of going to a conservatory in her home- “I had all these ideas and everything fall and immersing herself in her ambitious land, Argentina. After a series of grueling worked really well,” Pandiani said. “The new project for the class. tryouts, Pandiani learned that she had not play featured had four actors, and we all The project, which will draw influ- been accepted and decided to move with came everyday with ideas, and it’s that ence from The Wooster Group as well as her father to Miami and apply for the dance experience of bridging people together for use some of the methods of the Frantic program on campus. a common goal.” Assembly, will employ a technique called “Two weeks before school started, Pandiani enrolled in Yawney’s “Devised Theatre,” a form of theater the dance program closed because of “Directing I” that fall and enjoyed reading in which those involved begin produc- insufficient funds, and students who had about directors as well as being able to tion without a script that gets written as already started were allowed to continue,” direct a few scenes for the class. themes are solidified and experiences are explained Pandiani. “ I started looking for “We have an acting class every shared through a series of meetings, while other majors, and I thought about a philos- semester and I remember my freshman presenting her research on aesthetics and ophy or English major because doctors year I always felt like I wanted to direct beauty and the media for the Advanced always freaked me out, and I thought my scenes,” said Pandiani. “Even when I Research and Creativity in Honors lawyers were boring.” was little, I always liked organizing little Program in the Honors College. Ultimately, Pandiani decided on a BFA shows and choreography, and that’s part of “I’m interested in the concern with performance major in the Department the reason why I thought I would like stage image in our society and the media,” of Theatre after meeting with Associate managing; even though it didn’t work out, Pandiani explained. “Devised Theatre Professor Wayne Robinson, who talked to I don’t regret the experience.” allows you to bring whatever talents you her about the program and its classes and Pandiani returned to acting in the have, so I’ve opened auditions to non- gave her a tour of the Herbert and Nicole Department of Theatre’s Christmas show majors because it adds more variety and Wertheim Performing Arts Center. of “The Nutcracker,” “Body and Sold,” various experiences are brought to the “I always thought I was going to dance; and most recently, “Arabian Nights” and table. I like that in this project you don’t I started dancing since kindergarten when has focused this past summer on honing have to be a character; you can be who you my teachers kept saying I was hyperactive her directing skills by directing very are. It’s more organic that way.” and full of energy. I was in competitions different productions, such as “The Maids” In the near future, Pandiani will begin up to high school and taught ballet as well, for the Alternative Theater Festival and applying for various graduate schools for but it’s hard to go to school full time, be “A Touch of Destiny” for CCE Miami’s directing. “I’m happy I got to live here in plays and be a professional dancer all Micro Theater. [Miami] for four years, but I’m not afraid at once, so I dance recreationally now,” “The experience was exhausting. ‘The of traveling. My experiences have made me Pandiani said. Maids’ was dark and gritty and I had an very ‘on-the-go’ and less attached to mate- While her love for dancing hasn’t died, hour and a half to get the message across, rial possessions; I’m excited to see what Photo Courtesy of Delfina Pandiani Pandiani recognizes the limits of dancing but Micro Theater is small and in your face the next city will bring,” said Pandiani. Tatiana Pandiani gives instructions and directions in her most re- as opposed to acting or directing. “You use and you only have 15 minutes to get to the cent work, The Maids, during the Alternative Theater Festival. your body as the instrument, they teach point of your story,” said Pandiani. “One [email protected]

reel to reel Pinto’s performance breathes life into “Trishna” ith the success of Danny the late 19th century, Winterbottom is a pleasure to see a film that lingers loves to flaunt, are rushed. Blame she has matured and trained for the Boyle’s “Slumdog introduces us to the titular character on the beauty of a foreign country, poor screenwriting on Winterbot- role of Trishna. Her dramatic perfor- Millionaire,”W more white male film- Trishna (Freida Pinto), the eldest and Winterbottom offers a vibrant, tom’s mess. mance as this conflicted woman, a makers are deter- daughter of a poor family. While yet very limited, view of India Trishna’s limited English at the precious caged bird to the man she columnist mined to explore working to help pay the bills, she through “Trishna.” start of the film is quickly done away barely knows, is impressive. She a budding fascina- meets a young wealthy businessman, The brilliant blues, purples and with as the woman suddenly speaks runs circles around her costar Riz tion by exotifying Jay Singh (Riz Ahmed), who is greens of the costume design bring fluently. Jay’s attempts to reference Ahmed, who delivers a shameful Indian men and preparing to manage his father’s out the life in the beige city of Jaipur, American films, particularly Howard performance after great work in women through hotel in India. providing just as much of a stark Hawks’ “To Have and Have Not,” “Four Lions.” the country and When Trishna and her father contrast as the constricting white feel painfully out of place, as do his Even when the film declines into its culture. John are injured in a car accident, Jay hotel garbs do against Pinto’s brown constant mood swings. a series of aimless sex scenes in the juan barquin Madden’s recent offers Trishna a well-paying career skin. Yet these minor inconsistencies latter half, Pinto never falters. Had exploration, “The Best Exotic at the hotel. She hesitantly accepts, The camera rarely stands still, are nothing compared to how the Winterbottom chosen to focus on Marigold Hotel,” fell flatter than and it does not take long for their constantly changing angles and pace, lazy script devolves from a char- Trishna’s emotional growth rather one would have desired, but in relationship to change into some- almost as though it’s trying to keep acter study of a conflicted woman than the same needless mistreatment comes Michael Winterbottom with thing romantic. It is only when she up with all the movement in India. into a cold and bland secret relation- of women that bogged down “The “Trishna,” his modernization of leaves behind a traditional life with Still, one can only linger so long ship that revolves around nothing but Killer Inside Me,” this would be a Thomas Hardy’s novel “Tess of the her family to move with her lover to on something before getting tired of sex. major success instead of the uneven d’Urbervilles.” Mumbai that her life takes a drastic this two-hour film. Certain scenes Pinto’s work on “Slumdog film it is. Setting his adaptation in contem- change. drag; others, accompanied by the Millionaire” may not have been porary India rather than Wessex in For most American audiences, it modern Indian music that the film much to watch, but it is clear to see [email protected] www.fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Wednesday, July 25, 2012 5

Campus life Turn up the heat Summer Fest gives freshmen a taste of campus lifestyle Vanessa Paredes Life! Editor

This summer was far from quiet at the University. Tuesday, July 17, FIU’s Campus Life brought to the University a unique music- filled event to students: Summer Fest. With the show of a panther ID, students were given a bracelet that allowed them to get free food, gifts, including a Summer Fest tank top, and the opportunity to get infor- mation on campus engagement with many major FIU organizations. “We came up with this event because we were lacking summer programming for summer B, and we were getting a lot of inquires from the incoming freshmen that there was nothing to do on campus, so we came up with this idea of a summer concert,” said John Parmenter, senior graphic designer of Campus Life. The event was originally supposed to be held outside in the lawn by the Betty Chapman Plaza. Photo Courtesy of Campus Life Publications/Deon Butler Inclement weather called for quick rear- Artist, Funkette rocks out at Campus Life’s Siummer Fest while students sing and dance while wearing their free fest tank tops. rangements, and the concert was swiftly moved to the Graham Center ballrooms. we picked a couple of local cover bands “As a freshman, I was really excited “Good house music, good flow,” said Students lined up outside in the rain, that some of our committee had seen in about this event; it was my first event, so I freshman Brien Shellen liberal studies excited to enter Summer Fest. Campus Life person, and then we went with Tony Lucca was really excited to see what an FIU event major. brought in some DJ’s and musicians they coming off of the show, ‘The Voice,’” said was really like,” said freshman Caroline FIU gave incoming freshmen and other believed FIU students would particularly Parmenter. Lorenzo, freshman marketing major. students an event to remember the summer enjoy the most. The event was specifically promoted to Everyone lined up for a free meal and by. The University can look forward to “We had a Summer Fest committee where the incoming freshmen with the intentions of also received shirts, sunglasses and other summers just a little more heat with Summer we selected DJ ZOG. We worked with him showing what FIU has to offer on campus. goodies, and they danced in the ballroom to Fest. with homecoming before, and he seems to Orientations informed incoming freshmen the DJ and musician’s music throughout the have a good following here at FIU. Then all summer, resulting in a huge turn out. night. [email protected] student clubs Business organization blossoms in short period of time Akiel Griffith Estrada noted how the organization has helped Jimenez and Perez, who will be starting the as Enterprise and Target, to name a few. Contributing Writer her develop from a shy girl to an outspoken busi- upcoming fall semester as sophomores, met and However, Perez and Jimenez’ biggest accom- ness professional. She also expressed how her graduated from Southwest Miami High School plishment was winning the “Business Profes- Future Business Leaders of America-Phi experiences within the organization have helped together. They then decided to join the chapter sional” team competition at nationals. Beta Lamda, or simply known as FBLA-PBL, her appreciate competition. last summer as summer students and interns. “I realized that I was able to work in a team... is a business professional development orga- “I’ve learned that competition means a lot,” When asked what she liked best about the me and my partner had the same work ethic... nization, aimed in harvesting business skills of said Estrada. organization, she stated, “Everything. They have and we got what we deserved,” said Perez. students across the nation. The organization has Nonetheless, Estrada not only holds the posi- everything I’d want in an organization.” When asked what advice she would give to divisions at the middle school, high school, the tion of State Representative in the FIU chapter, After the summer ended, the pair was ambi- students interested in joining, or any prospects colligate levels and a professional department, but also the position of Florida PBL State Presi- tious enough to run for a position on the chap- for that matter, Jimenez stated, “You get to go to which provides support to all three divisions. dent. She’s responsible for overseeing activities, ter’s executive board during the start of the last different places.” “Our chapter has risen in the last six years... vision and goals of the various PBL chapters academic year. Jimenez was voted in as Vice Even though she worked so hard to win the our school was practically a nobody. It’s literally throughout the state of Florida, which include President of Social Events while Perez was competition in her category on the national level, unheard of for a chapter to start off in a bang,” over 700 members. balloted Historian. the experience wasn’t just about that. “Being said Luis Castillio, the current president of PBL’s “It’s hard trying to be the leader of the entire Nevertheless, when questioned about her part of a group that takes trips...it’s fun,” said chapter at the University, as he referred to when state when you can’t be with your core group greatest experiences, Perez stated, “Being Jimenez. the chapter first started in 2007 and continued during that time,” Estrada said, when discussing exposed to things that the average freshman Nonetheless, one thing she has been grateful immediate success. the difficulties of her role in the organization. wouldn’t be exposed too.” for is the networking. “You get to meet a lot of Within a few short years, FIU’s chapter However, she does see the bight side. This includes networking with executives and people. I love the competition,” added Jimenez. has won FBLA-PBL national awards, such as “This role has given me a lot in the little time professionals from various companies in corpo- “Second Best Chapter.” In its first year, it started that I have been elected. It’s taught me about rate America. The list comprises companies such [email protected] out with eight competitors who either came first communication, deadlines and most impor- or second in state competitions to qualify, and tantly, what we all suffer with: procrastination. thus went on to represent FIU in the national Growing through this role professionally will not CLASSIFIED AD competition. only help me in my future, but it’s helping me Among hundreds of colleges participating in grow as an individual,” said Estrada. that event, they came back winning awards in 10 One of things Estrada is most proud of is FOR RENT competitions. helping hone the skills of members in the chapter. Efficiency “You get the skills that they don’t teach you This includes two best friends, Nicole Jimenez in class,” said Castillo. He also added that seeing and Jacqueline Perez. Students or Faculty ONLY the fast evolution of the chapter has been one of “My greatest achievement in the organiza- Newly Remodeled with Private Entrance his greatest experiences. tion has to be winning first place in ‘Business Just West of the Main Campus off Tamiami Trail Like Castillo, Gedma Estrada has also been Presentation’ along side my partner (Perez) in in the organization since her K-12 student years, this year’s National Leadership Conference in Nice Safe Neighborhood before joining at the collegiate level. When asked San Antonio, Texas,” Jimenez said. Call or Text: 305-890-9184 what great thing she has learned about the orga- “I would have never thought we could create nization, Estrada stated, “The networking. I’ve something that companies wanted,” said Perez, Email: [email protected] been able to network with kids all over America after discussing how the judges at the competi- $700.00 month all inclusive and the Florida.” tion asked for a copy of the duo’s presentation. Contact Us Brandon Wise Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 6 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Baseball Henry dashes towards a professional career

Eduardo almaguer Henry was alone in his living The coaches are different and a Another change in Henry’s Henry’s biggest fear is not Asst. Sports Director room, fully focused on the TV. His lot of the players are Dominican life is that his parents, who would making it to the majors, but he said mom was working and his dad was so we have to use hand gestures habitually go to every road game he would work as long as it takes Terralyn Henry thought she was on the way home when he finally to communicate with each other when he was with FIU, aren’t sure to do so. As for Terralyn Henry, raising a basketball player. saw his name called in the 18th sometimes,” Henry said. how often they would be able to she is just happy her son truly Then one day, a seven-year- round. Henry chuckled when asked see him play. enjoys what he’s doing. old Jabari Henry walked through “It’s a wonderful experience,” if the Pulaski Mariners worked As of July 23, Henry was “It’s the greatest thing ever to the door of his home, looked at his Henry said. “Just waiting was him as hard as head coach Turtle batting .214 with one home run, see your child play.” mom and said he wanted to play hard, but after you hear your name Thomas did in FIU. 15 RBI and four stolen bases in 84 baseball. Basketball was no longer it’s just amazing.” “Not quite.” at-bats. [email protected] a passion of his. It was a moment that Henry Terralyn Henry was a little and his family had been waiting taken aback, but she and her for, especially after the tremen- husband decided to go to a field dous 2012 junior season he had and let Jabari Henry swing at a with FIU. few pitches thrown by his dad. Henry, the 2010 Sun Belt And over and over again he put the Conference Freshman of the Year, bat to the ball. led his team with 12 home runs, a “This boy can hit,” she muttered mark that tied him for third in the to herself on the field. SBC. He hit for a .301 average, Henry continued to play basket- knocked in 45 RBI and slugged ball until his sophomore year at .563. Olympia High School in Orlando, Henry said that everyone was Fla., but ultimately decided that “one big happy family” in all his baseball was his calling. years as a Panther, and he picked Fourteen years after he first out the 2011 season, specifically decided he wanted to play base- being a top 25 team in the country, ball, his mom wasn’t the only one as a the best moment in an FIU who noticed he could hit. On June uniform. 6, the Seattle Mariners selected But after signing for $80,000, Jabari Henry in the 18th round of Henry has swapped the blue and the 2012 MLB First Year Player gold for the navy blue, white and Draft. silver of the Pulaski Mariners, the The weeks leading up to the Seattle Mariners rookie league draft were painstaking. Henry affiliate. Rookie league is tradi- fielded calls from the St. Louis tionally the first rung of the minor Cardinals and the San Diego league system of each MLB team. Padres, both of which expressed It has been a completely interest in the outfielder, but he different experience for Henry who was still left in the dark, uncertain has left the comfort of home for Beacon File Photo of who was going to draft him. West Virginia. “It’s really different. Jabari Henry (above) us batting .214 with one home run, 15 RBI, and four stolen bases as of July 23. rugby Club looking to become top program in the state

Ruben Palacios on the line, but also because UCF was the top “They are coming for us, but the thing is, is the key. They have learned the game, they ContributingWriter ranked team in the state. over the summer they are not training and that’s are fit enough to play the game, now there’s the “They are vicious, they get after people, and where I believe we will find an advantage. mental part of it.” The women’s rugby club has made a huge they did not back down from UCF one bit… Because right now Mondays, Wednesdays, and Their dedication comes from the camara- splash over the last couple of years. Since taking they were expecting us to lay down,” Alfred Fridays our young ladies are running hills and derie amongst the players. According to Villa, over the team in the fall of 2009, head coach described, referring to the approach the team they are running out on Miami Beach, out in the what sets rugby apart from other sports is “the Trevor Alfred has set his team on an upward took when they faced UCF. sand,” said Alfred. bonds that are built between the players and climb. Through hard work and dedication, the The main season for the Rugby Club is The fact that the team has invested rigor- the opposing teams.” After a rugby match, both club has ascended to the ranks of other highly during the spring, when they play games ously into their off-season training should prove teams unite in what they call a “social”. All the touted south Florida schools, beating the likes of players and coaches get together and “celebrate the , Florida Atlantic Univer- being ruggers.” In the socials, players for both sity, and the University of Central Florida. teams discuss the game and how their seasons In February, FIU faced one of its major are going. The coaches also participate; they challenges, Ruggerfest. Ruggerfest is a large, share a common goal in bringing rugby to the competitive rugby tournament held annually They have learned the game, young women here. in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. FIU entered the tourna- “It takes a special type of person to play ment one year removed from losing every single they are fit enought to play the rugby,” Alfred said. “Rugby is the only sport in game they played at Ruggerfest the previous the world where you go out and you compete, year. This year proved to be different. game, now there’s the mental and you knock the tar out of someone or they FIU defeated rival FAU, then took down knock it out of you, but then afterwards you’re UM, and in the championship match, they beat part of it. friends again. There are other sports where they out UCF to take home the Ruggerfest Tourna- Trevor Alfred have these rivalries and the play and they hate ment Championship in the women’s collegiate Women’s Rugby, Head Coach each other. Rugby is not like that, we leave it on division. the field.” “It was amazing, we played FAU with appointed to them by the Florida Rugby Union, to be the difference when facing opponents who The women’s rugby club is a team on the only 14 players because it was so early in the also called matrix games. During the summer, now have no choice but to view FIU as a formi- rise. They are a team that does not want to be morning, and UM was a fun game. But to defeat the team plays in the Beerfoot 7’s tournament dable counterpart. limited to a small taste of success. UCF was the biggest accomplishment, they are out in Ft. Myers. “They are taking their training seriously. The “We have a lot of heart and fantastic coaches. a very good team,” said junior captain Victoria In between the main season and tournaments, other teams, they’re focused on partying and We are aiming for greatness,” Villa said. “Our Villa. the athletes seldom have time off. Alfred installs having a good time. These young women, they journey is what we make it.” The victory over UCF was not only signifi- strict workout plans that the team follows during are focused on winning and making a name for cant because the tournament championship was their off season. FIU women’s rugby,” said Alfred. “Dedication - [email protected] www.fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Wednesday, July 25, 2012 7

Men’s soccer Conference opponents define new soccer schedule

Francisco Rivero 6 that precedes games against Howard Contributing Writer University and Southern Methodist University. If there’s one thing the men’s The Panthers will then hit the soccer team can say about their 2012 road for a short two-game road trip schedule, it’s that they won’t be seeing against the University of Kentucky and home field very often. Marshall University and then return The squad will only see the confines home to play Memphis on Oct 27. of their home field seven times as Last year, the Panthers took both opposed to 12 road games while they Kentucky and Marshall to overtime, try to better their fifth-place finish from defeating the Wildcats 1-0 and losing 2011. For Arena, playing only seven to the Herd 2-1 in double OT. home games might be the best thing After a final road game against for this team. Florida Atlantic University on Oct. “The experience and the chal- 30, FIU will have its final home game lenge of playing so many road games against Tulsa on Nov. 3. is exciting,” Arena said. “Because our Although the 2012 schedule is guys get the taste of what it’s like to filled with many road games and tough play on the road and how to take care of opponents Arena sees nothing but great themselves and prepare themselves.” things coming from playing against C- The start of the Panthers season USA opponents. begins with only two home games “I’m very proud that FIU is in C- from their first 10 games. The first USA just because I think it’s one of being the season opener on Aug. 24 the toughest conferences in the nation. against Bryant University. FIU then There’s no easy game in our confer- goes on the road for a five-game road ence, every team is well coached and trip with only two opponents being Beacon File Photo has great players”. out of the state of Florida in Wisconsin The Panthers will start the season playing eight of their first 10 games on the road. Arena also as high expectations for on Sept. 7 and University of Illinois at this year’s Panther team and expects Chicago on Sept. 9. where they will face eight teams that is different. There can be injuries for also understands why UAB had such nothing less than his players giving FIU then comes back home for their finished higher than them in the Confer- your team injuries for the other team, success last season. their all in each game. second home game on Sept. 16 to battle ence USA standings last year. weather and even travel”. UAB, according to Arena, has a “Our goal is to make the conference University of Missouri-Kansas City. “The rankings from last year don’t However, this is also the part of knack for recruiting good players and tournament, have a winning record and This 10-game stretch will be an impor- mean anything, it’s who wins at the the season that FIU will have the bulk then developing them. play a good brand of soccer”. tant time for FIU to rack up as many end of the day. I’m excited that we are of their home games starting with In their match with UAB last The last time that the Panthers qual- wins as possible before entering the playing teams that did great last year the team that came in first in the C- season, the Panthers played the Blazers ified for the C-USA tournament the toughest part of their 2012 schedule. but I feel this year everything is going USA standings last year, University of to a double-overtime draw. was in the 2007 season. From Sept. 29 through Oct. 30 the to be different,” Arena said. “Every Alabama at Birmingham. Arena under- The game against UAB is part of a Panthers will play a nine-game stretch year is different. In fact, every week stands the importance of this game but three-game home stand starting on Oct. [email protected]

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gsi.fiu.edu Contact Us Nadra Mabrouk BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Wednesday, July 25, 2012 A www.fiusm.com B profile Dressing up the digital world cristina Miralles a day of shopping and felt Staff Writer inspired to film my very first video.” Alvarez said. With 151,450 views “During the week I had been and 1,280 YouTube watching other videos from subscribers, Olivia Alvarez different ‘beauty gurus’ and has submerged herself in the I really liked the thought of online universe. doing it myself.” Currently a senior She wanted to stick mainly majoring in journalism, to the topic of beauty and Alvarez runs a YouTube fashion because she believes channel and blog about every girl can relate to it. fashion and beauty. She also Alvarez says that indepen- administers a Facebook and dent of the age, every woman Twitter account made for her loves to take care of herself blog. and wants to put her best foot Her blog, Jadoreliv. forward. com, has 1,030 subscribers, “I’ve always had a passion and her YouTube channel, for beauty, skincare, hair YouTube.com/Jadoreliv, has care-related products and fell Photo Courtesy of Olivia Alvarez 1,280 subscribers. in love with the idea of being Olivia Alvarez, senior journalism student, organizes some cut-outs from fashion magazines to better vizualize the material. “I do it just for fun, but able to share my thoughts not my YouTube channel has only with friends, but with the her favorite. as long as I have some- be to be a part of the maga- Diliz has been in the definitely changed the way I rest of the world,” she said. In order to gain viewers thing to talk about. Hope- zine industry and become an industry for over 24 years think,” Alvarez said. “I have “To me it is just as gratifying and readers, she likes to fully one day, I will be well- editor in fashion. Whichever and has been awarded four opened myself to a whole when one person enjoys my create “giveaway videos” known through the YouTube door opens first, I will take it, Regional Emmy awards. new world that has exceeded video, as it does 26,000.” where she makes contests community, and possibly as I have a great passion for “I want to finish school my expectations far beyond She creates videos with and people can win prizes, be discovered and become either one.” so that I can put forth all my what I could possibly ever fashion tips, such as how to like purses, earrings or a bag something bigger.” Alvarez also works as focus and energy into my imagine.” make a professional business for makeup. She has other plans once a fashion editor for Selecta career and not have to divide Alvarez began her blog attire outfit more creative, Even though she puts time she graduates as a communi- Magazine and has the oppor- my time.” said Alvarez. “I last summer, around the same ideas for trendy outfits for and patience into her channel cations student. tunity to get a firsthand expe- know my mother can teach time she started her YouTube the new season or hair-style and blog, it is mainly for fun. “My ultimate goal is to rience in the world of televi- me a world of things and I channel. She enjoys writing tutorials. “I would love to someday become an international, best- sion and radio. intend on soaking up every and fashion, so she decided Her most popular videos hit over 70,000 subscribers selling author,” Alvarez said. Her mom, Gloria Diliz is a bit of information from them to combine them in a way and blog posts are about on YouTube, but I am just “In the meantime, though, I current producer and former when the time is right.” she could share it with other Louis Vuitton. She considers excited now with what I intend on working for tele- editor for several networks, people. herself a professional when it have,” she said. “I have every vision as a reporter/writer. such as Televisa, SOITV and -cristina.miralles@fiusm. “I had just returned from comes to Louis Vuitton; it’s intention to continue filming Another option [...] would Telemundo. com center for children and families Attention and behavior set the tone for summer camp Barbara Corbellini Waschbusch, professor in the children has one lead coun- counselor in the program and Duarte department of psychology selor who is a graduate is working on her doctorate Asst. News Director and investigator in the Center I like to see the kids succeed student and four other coun- degree in the Clinical Science for Children and Families. selors who are undergrad- in Child and Adolescent A line of cars forms while “[Where] they’re not going and enjoy themselves, and uate; 120 students partici- Psychology Program at the parents drop off their chil- to get kicked out of camp pate in the program on a paid University. dren for summer camp. because of their behavior, and feel like they accomplish internship basis. While half Before the first class Counselors pick up the where they’re going to get of these students are from begins, Helseth gives some children from their cars and their academic maintained, things. the University, the other half feedback from the previous instead of going downhill.” are recruited nationally and day to her group of campers. guide them to the patio of the Sarah Helseth school, where the children sit Parents of ADHD chil- internationally. “Something very impor- in groups of 12 to 15 for a dren encounter problems Graduate student and lead counselor The children are on a tant happened yesterday, morning discussion. to manage the inattention, point system for the entire nobody earned points,” she To outsiders these activ- hyperactivity and impulsivity evidence-based methods and Childhood Center, which is day, where they lose points said. “I hope today every- ities resemble a summer of their children—traits that behavior therapy. Evidence- located five minutes away for misbehavior, and earn body tries super hard.” camp, but this program is not often result in bad academic based methods are proce- from the Modesto Maidique points for following the rules She asks the students to your typical camp. performance and difficulty to dures that have been tested Campus. The three sites host and for positive behavior. drum roll on their desks while It is the Summer Treat- relate with other children. On repeatedly and proven to be 240 children from pre-K to “If a child loses points for she gives away two awards ment Program organized by the other hand, parents of CD effective. Behavior therapy high school. complaining for example, from the previous day. the Center for Children and children struggle to control uses positive reinforcement Throughout the day, the there’s somebody writing all “Best sports award goes Families at the University, their child’s repetitive misbe- and consequences of actions campers spend two hours in that data down,” Erika Coles, to Trevor!” and the children attending havior towards others’ rights to change behavior. a classroom to work on their clinical director at CCF, said. Trevor proudly grabs his this camp deal with behavior and societal rules, which William Pelham, director math, reading and grammar This data is also used to best sport button and places and/or attention disorders can often lead to aggressive of CCF, started the program skills. For the remaining report to the family if the it on his shirt. such as ADHD, opposi- behavior. in 1980 at Florida State seven hours, the kids play treatment is working, or in “I like to see the kids tional defiance disorder and Waschbusch explains University and then at FIU sports, swim and go to art which areas the child needs succeed, and enjoy them- conduct disorder. that the program offers the three summers ago. class. improvement. selves, and feel like they “Parents are interested appropriate treatment these The program runs in “They are just having a According to Coles, the accomplish things because in putting their kids in a children need, so parents three locations: the Biscayne good time, like any other kid intensity of the program is they get a lot of negative place where they’re going can finally breathe a sigh of Bay Campus, Pines Center in a summer camp,” Wasch- one of the reasons why so feedback,” Helseth said. to get treatment instead of relief. and the Marjory Stoneman busch said. many counselors are needed. doing nothing,” said Daniel The program uses Douglas Elementary Early Each group of 12 to 15 Sarah Helseth is a lead SEE STP, PAGE 2