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SPOTLIGHT BBC ADMINISTRATION AT THE BAY PAGE 3 The School of Hospitality Abrupt departure paves way for change Management has a new interim dean looking to increase the stu- dent body. PAMELA DUQUE months after agreeing to stay as vice both positions on July 1, 2009 and take “Then things changed. Berkman EDITORIAL PAGE 4 BBC Managing Editor provost until August 2010. his long-delayed sabbatical during the left, we had a new president coming Twenty-three years of service; The announcement was made 2009-10 year.” in, and I just decided that I would step refl ecting on Modesto Maidique’s After the departure of two Univer- through a University-wide e-mail sent In an interview with The Beacon, down,” West said. legacy and contributions to FIU. sity offi cials, Joseph J. West, June 11. West said his decision followed the Berkman applied for the Universi- OPINION PAGE 4 the Biscayne Bay Campus “After 10 years as dean, resignation of the two administrators ty’s presidency and withdrew his appli- vice provost, announced his a return to the faculty is too who initially asked him to delay his cation in April. Two weeks later, Vivian unexpected resignation. tempting to further postpone,” sabbatical. He tried to resign a year Sanchez resigned from her position as West, who was also the said Douglas Wartzok, interim ago, but when a national search failed chief fi nancial offi cer. former dean of the School provost and executive vice to produce a viable candidate, West “It was more the fact that Sanchez of Hospitality and Tourism president, about West in the told then Provost Ronald Berkman that and Berkman left. I enjoyed working MOLL The infamous Pirate Bay’s closure Management, announced his e-mail. “Accordingly, he has he would stay until reaffi rmation of won’t keep downloaders from resignation from both positions fi ve indicated that he will step down from HTM was complete. VICE PROVOST, page 3 e-plundering. LIFE! PAGE 5 SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE PICK AND CHOOSE Manrara

Concert showcases talents of eliminated veteran acts and shortcomings of some newer ones.

LIFE! PAGE 6 from dance Highly anticipated Reefer Madness provides the powerful euphoria of laughter. competition SPORTS PAGE 8

ELSIE PUIG Staff Writer

Jeanette Manrara, one of the last eight contes- Sun Belt Conference expands media tants on “So You Think You Can Dance” was exposure and saves money by eliminated on Thursday along with Jason Glover switching press conferences to an after viewers gave them the least amount of online video format. votes. “It was a big shock for me to be elimi- UPCOMING EVENTS nated since I had received good commentary Tori Amos, July 29, 7:30 p.m. Come ALEX GARCIA/THE BEACON throughout the season,” said Manrara, a fi nance see an early ‘90’s staple at The Fillmore NEW HOME: Miami Beach, tickets range in price from President-designate Mark Rosenberg, accompanied by museum Director Carol Damian, major. “I really liked when Nigel Lythgoe said $37.50- $63.00. toured the Frost Art Museum on July 23. He searched for student or faculty artwork for his new house, the that it had ruined his 100th episode seeing me Mystery on the Menu, July 30, 7 p.m. Ronald Regan Presidential House, where he moves in with his family in the beginning of August. eliminated, he really wanted to see me win.” Help solve a murder while watching a Manrara, who came back to Miami on July one-woman show at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for $20. Beauty On The Beach, July 31, 6:30 MEDICAL SCHOOL MANRARA, page 2 p.m. See the history of beachwear at The Wolfsonian-FIU for free! Depression risks addressed Miami Salsa Congress, August1, 10 Former marching a.m.–8 p.m. Get your dancing feet on and come out for salsa workshops; prices range from $15-100. could be more diffi cult due to band member dies in New lecture informs, warns the stress and depression-like WEATHER symptoms that come with the medical students about disease territory. power line accident WEDNESDAY Scattered T-Storms She explained that there LOW: 80 HIGH: 89 DIANA JORDAN which shed light on a preva- are reasons other than the JORGE VALENS THURSDAY Staff Writer lent issue affecting thousands typical stress and pressure Asst. News Director Isolated T-Storms of physicians a year. medical school brings, such LOW: 81 HIGH: 90 The Herbert Wertheim “[Depression] is a disease,” as genetic predispositions, the Myles Davis, an FIU jazz performance major, FRIDAY College of Medicine is ensuring said von Harscher, who spoke reason depression has become passed away on July 23. Isolated T-Storms its incoming students’ well- about the impact depression so commonplace in medical Davis, 21, was a former LOW: 80 HIGH: 90 being is a top priority in its could have on not only physi- settings. member of the Golden Panther agenda, even before the offi - cians but their patients as well. “FIU's Counseling and Band and a trumpet player for CONTACTS cial commencement of classes Claiming approximately 400 Wellness Center has made it the Florida National Guard Editor in Chief ...... 305-348-1580 in August. physicians’ lives a year, depres- a priority to keep the Univer- Army Band. chris.necuze@fi usm.com Dr. Heidi von Harscher, sion can be detected by telltale sity's students aware of these According to The Miami MC Offi ce ...... 305-348-2709 issues by hosting lectures Herald, Davis was killed after news@fi usm.com director of the Counseling and signs including lack of personal DAVIS trying to move a downed power BBC Offi ce ...... 305-919-4722 Wellness Center at the college, hygiene, odd sleeping patterns and providing counseling and bbc@fi usm.com presented medical students and seclusion from loved ones. medical services for students line with his bare hands after a storm. Tips & Corrections ...... 305-348-2709 with a lecture, “Depression in Von Harscher warned, that need it,” said Susie Novoa, “I always admired his talent as a trumpet tips@fi usm.com Medical Students, Residents however, that detecting the Advertising ...... 305-348-6994 advertising@fi usm.com and Physicians” on July 23, disease in medical students MED SCHOOL, page 2 DAVIS, page 2 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, July 29, 2009 NEWS www.fi usm.com

SGC-MC NEWS FLASH FIU Internship program approved

University to pay tribute to Maidique FRANK MARADIAGA Staff Writer The University will offer a ceremony to Modesto There is going to be an extra motivation A. Maidique on August 3 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The executive branch at Maid- to do your jobs, and do your job well. at the U.S. Century Bank Arena. ique Campus unveiled a fall intern- Mykaelle “Myka” Figueiredo, vice president The entire University community was invited to ship program for student government SGC-MC the event and tickets are needed in order to attend. members, and set a date for the start According to an e-mail sent by Jaffus Hardrick, of their fall plans during their July 22 vice president for Human Resources, the event will meeting. job well,” Figueiredo said. student government.” “attract dignitaries and community leaders from SGC-MC Vice President Mykaelle The grading includes a 10-page “The problems of the past are throughout the state.” “Myka” Figueiredo announced the term paper, and a mid-term and fi nal over,” he said. Maidique announced his resignation last Novem- approval by the Department of Public evaluation. The evaluations will be The "new era" will have an updated ber after 23 years of service to Florida International Administration to allow SGA members two-fold; one is a self evaluation, and Web site, and concern for the prob- University. to double their positions in SGA as an the other is administered by the intern- lems of students. He will continue with the University, however, as internship. ship supervisor. According to the vice Those concerns, according to the the director of the Center of Leadership. “[The internship] will not be a walk president, the internship supervisor president, will be taken in through Mark Rosenberg, former FIU provost and chancel- in the park,” Figueiredo said. will be SGA advisor Jose Toscano. forums hosted by SGA and the addi- lor of the Florida Board of Governors, was voted by According to the syllabus provided The program will take about 15 tion of an interactive blog on the Web the Board of Trustees and approved by the BOG to by Figueiredo, participants can receive juniors and seniors, though Figueiredo site. replace Maidique. His term starts on August 4. three credit hours if they intern for a said she would try to push it up to The hope is to get the student body For more information contact Division of Human minimum of 10 hours per week, or around 20. to see student government as their fi rst Resources at (305) 348-2181. six credits for 20 hours per week. The If the pilot program is a success, stop for all their problems. purpose stated in the syllabus is to Figueiredo hopes to push this “We have to be that clearing house LOCAL give students the opportunity to gain program to other organizations at the for their problems,” Rionda said. meaningful work experience in public University. Rionda also set a goal for SGA to Florida will begin its two-day lobster mini- and nonprofi t organizations. “We have been trying to do it for be a promoter of school spirit with season this week The participants will be working the last three years,” she said. “So this an emphasis on getting students to on their SGA offi ce responsibilities, is a great achievement for SGC-MC.” go to class and get their degrees. The mini-season will last from 12:01 a.m. July 29 as well as goals they are to develop In the meeting SGC-MC President The reasoning being the effect on to Thursday, July 30 at midnight. on their own. Anthony Rionda declared the week the quality of the degrees, students According to CBS4, lobster mini-season leads to “There is going to be an extra moti- of August 3 to be the start for SGA's starting their careers earlier, and higher than usual activity in Florida’s coastal water- vation to do your jobs, and do your plans for fall. avoiding a more expensive school run ways as boaters and divers will be searching for the Rionda called it “a new era for as Florida continues to raise tuition. perfect catch. Offi cials urge divers to fi le fl oat plans with the College helps tackle, prevent depression U.S. Coast Guard and observe the proper rules for the season. Divers are limited to six lobsters per person. MED SCHOOL, page 1 future students so that this will not be an patients with the best care possible in – Compiled by Julia Cardenuto and Jorge Valens issue for us.” the future,” said Kayla Cruz, a sopho- a graduate student in the mental health According to the American Foun- more and health services administration counseling program. dation for Suicide Prevention, there is major. “I think FIU's active role in keeping a higher completion-to-attempt ratio The Counseling and Wellness Center students informed of the various medical among physicians due to their access to expects to become a model institu- issues and illnesses that are occurring and knowledge of the lethality of drugs. tion for combating depression among in today's society is a step in the right Along with hosting lectures, the medical students by providing holistic direction.” college is also offering free, on-site and preventative care through medita- Many medical students in attendance counseling to any medical student tion and stress management techniques. E-BOARD AND PRODUCTION STAFF such as Patricio Lau were drawn aback wishing to receive treatment by licensed “It is important for both medical and by the statistics presented. psychologists which will remain confi - counseling professionals to be healthy. EDITOR IN CHIEF ASST. OPINION EDITOR “The research really surprised me, dential and off student records unless No one wants an out-of-shape trainer at CHRISTOPHER NECUZE MATTHEW RUCKMAN and it was shocking to fi nd the rate of the student has intentions of harming a gym and the same applies to doctors ASST. PHOTO EDITOR PRODUCTION MANAGER depression among medical students is themselves or others. and counselors,” Novoa said. COURTNEY BAAS CHRIS ADAMS 15 to 30 percent higher when compared “I think that providing medical For more information or to schedule to the rest of the population,” he said. students with a lecture about battling an appointment with the Counseling and COPY CHIEF BBC PHOTO EDITOR “Fortunately, the college is really depression is a proactive approach to Wellness Center call (305) 348-1460 or PAULA GARCIA SERGIO MONTEALEGRE looking for ways to help its current and ensure that they are able to provide their pass by GL 340. NEWS DIRECTOR PAGE DESIGNERS JULIA CARDENUTO ANGIE ESPOSITO, JASMYN ELLIOTT, BBC MANAGING EDITOR Friend: Davis CHARLES GRAU, ASHLEY SALAMANCA Competition PAMELA DUQUE LIFE! EDITOR COPY EDITORS CHRIS CABRAL ASHLYN TOLEDO, STEPHANIE PI, was adventurous SPORTS DIRECTOR opens doors to ERIKA PEREZ, JASONN GONZALEZ, SERGIO BONILLA CARLA GARCIA, CHELSEA FRANCO OPINION EDITOR DAVIS, page 1 Panther Band drum major IRIS FEBRES RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR and Davis’s friend. “He ROSALYN DELGADO dancer’s dream PHOTO EDITOR player and his ability to was adventurous, ener- ALEX GARCIA make people laugh and getic and full of life.” BUSINESS MANAGER MANRARA, page 1 two days. smile regardless of the ASST. NEWS DIRECTORS TATIANA CANTILLO Services for Davis situation,” said Ernesto JORGE VALENS, DAIANA KUCAWCA She comes back to Miami were held on July 27. DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MEDIA 26, was received with a big on July 30 and on Aug. 1 she Fernandez, former Golden ROBERT JAROSS ASST. LIFE EDITORS celebration of 150 of her leaves for L.A. to rehearse RACHAEL CONGDON ASST. DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MEDIA closest friends and family. for the grand fi nale of the ASST. SPORTS DIRECTORS ALFRED SOTO “I really missed my show which airs on Aug. 5. CORRECTIONS JONATHAN RAMOS, CHRIS TOWERS family, and all the ‘cuban- Manrara comes back ness’ of Miami,” Manrara to Miami for two weeks In the issue dated July 22, the editorial titled, INFORMATION said. “In L.A. there were before leaving on the Top “CLAST repeal indicates fi nancial smarts, but no pastelitos, or cafe con students will suffer” stated that students would The Beacon 20 national tour. is published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the Fall and be forced to take additional classes due to the Spring semesters and once a week during Summer B. One copy per person. Additional leche.” Manrara plans to return copies are 25 cents. The Beacon is not responsible for the content of ads. Ad content is She remembered asking to L.A., fi nd an agent, and cancellation of the CLAST. In fact, most of the the sole responsibility of the company or vendor. The Beacon is an editorially indepen- the mother of Jeanine pursue her career in acting classes are basic requirements and only students dent newspaper partially funded by student and services fees that are appropriated by Mason (fellow contestant and dance. who didn’t get the minimun grade (C) would have student government. to retake the class. The Beacon offi ce is located in the Graham Center, Room 210, at the and Miami native) to bring “Although I do plan on Maidique Campus. Questions regarding display advertising and billing should be pastelitos from Miami. fi nishing my bachelor’s directed to the Advertising Manager at 305-348-2709. Mailing address: Graham Manrara will leave on degree, I think this is the The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Center, Room 210, Miami, FL 33199. Fax number is 305-348-2712. Biscayne Bay Tuesday for New Jersey, moment for me to focus on Call our UP offi ce at 305-348-2709 or BBC at Campus is 305-919-4722. 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Friday. E-mail: Beacon@fi u.edu. Visit us online at: www.fi usm.com. where a dance studio called pursuing this dream,” she her to give dance classes for said. Contact Us Pamela Duque BBC Managing Editor pamela.duque@fi usm.com AT THE BAY The Beacon – 3 www.fi usm.com Wednesday, July 29, 2009

New campus vice provost BLINDED BY SCIENCE announces future goals VICE PROVOST, page 1 Provost Damian Fernandez resigned. “I’m happy because it is necessary, and I’m with them. We were a good team, and I made a happy that I can do it,” said West in an inter- promise to them, and then they turned around view with The Beacon on January 2009, when and left,” West said. “So I decided it was time he accepted the BBC vice provost position. “It for me to leave.” would be nice to be on sabbatical now, but I West also said that if both Sanchez and understand the situation. We have budget cuts, Berkman had stayed, he would still be holding we’re constrained, this is a diffi cult time. I can his positions. do the job.” “I would’ve stayed, because I promised As vice provost, West started a customer them I would,” West said. “I’m a man of my service initiative in January. The entire staff word.” at BBC was given the option to participate in Since July 1, the vice provost position has a series of classes to improve their customer been fi lled by a faculty member of HTM. service skills. Steven Moll, associate professor and faculty West also helmed a series of initiatives chair in HTM, agreed to serve as interim vice to make the campus greener and more envi- provost. ronmentally-friendly, including the hiring of Moll has been a professor of accounting, Jennifer Grimm as environmental coordinator fi nance, operations management, and manage- in November 2008. ment for the past 32 years, with a bachelor’s Following West’s footsteps, Moll’s goals degree in hotel administration, and a master’s for BBC include making the campus safer, in hotel and food service management from the working closely with all the schools for better University, he is no stranger to the school. student participation and continuing to make “When I started here, BBC didn’t exist. FIU the campus greener. was two years old,” Moll told The Beacon. “My job is to help create an environment “I’ve witnessed it from birth until today.” where learning can take place,” said Moll. “The Moll was also the director of the College of classrooms have to be clean and comfortable. Business Administration at BBC. We’d like to have more shade trees with tables “As the vice provost, I look at my job as and chairs underneath, and nicer walkways. If being the thread that ties us all together to make we do this, it would be a much nicer place to SERGIO MONTEALEGRE/THE BEACON a beautiful cloth,” said Moll. “I’m excited about be. It needs to be user-friendly to the students. CHEMICAL REACTION: Priscilla Torres, president of the BBC Science Club and an en- this job, and I think it is an extraordinary chal- That’s the key.” gineering major, performs an experiment with water, oil and baking soda tablets at the lenge for me. I want to show the University Moll feels his involvement in the University SOC Club Fair hosted on July 22. administration that they made a good choice, throughout the years will help him accomplish and that the students and staff and faculty will all his goals, but he said he will still work one step fi nd this a better place to study and to work.” at a time. Leaving his position behind, West feels “It won’t happen overnight, but eventually confi dent that someone from HTM will do the we will have more academic programs, more Dean resigns, interim chosen job. students, more facilities, and it will slowly “I think Moll is a good man, a good person happen,” he said. PAMELA DUQUE economically independent of state funds. for the job,” said West. “In order to do well in West’s assessment of what makes an effec- BBC Managing Editor “The school was changing from a young to hospitality, you have to get along with people, tive leader could also serve as unoffi cial advice an old school. It didn’t have a lot of money, it and he can get along with people. And if you’re for the new vice provost. With the sudden resignation of Joseph didn’t have a lot of history, young alumni, and doing the right thing, and you can show people to “The vice provost has to use persuasion, West as dean and vice provost for the nobody in FIU was used to giving money,” said do the right thing, you won’t have problems.” tact and politics. I had no problem,” West said. Biscayne Bay Campus, the School of Hospi- West. “So when I came in, I said it was time to West’s tenure as interim vice provost began “Plus, I had a great staff. You can do it if you tality and Tourism Management has a new get really active and not depend on the state. in the summer of 2008, when former BBC Vice have a great staff.” leader. It needed money, so that was my task: bring Joan Remington, former associate dean the curriculum up to date and make the school of HTM, is the new interim dean as of July self-suffi cient.” 1. During his 10-year term, HTM raised more Remington has a bachelor’s degree in than $2.9 million through the South Beach Wine Lights, camera, busted! business administration from the Univer- and Food Festival, where students and faculty sity of Hawaii in Manoa, and a doctorate cooked and mingled with celebrity chefs from But there are students who don’t mind from Willamette University’s College of the Food Network. Traffi c lights near the new cameras. Law in Salem, Oregon. She has worked for Another accomplishment during West’s “I feel that the cameras are a necessary the University since 1990, fi rst as a visiting tenure was the Marriott Tianjin China Program, campus outfi tted evil and they prevent people from running professor in marketing and travel law in a partnership between FIU and China. In August the lights,” said Maria Santella, a senior HTM, and then as director of career devel- 2006, West pushed for the partnership, and the anthropology major. opment. She has been associate dean of University now has the largest international with cameras American Traffic Solutions, a company HTM since July 2005. program in China. The government of China that has installed almost 1,000 cameras IVAN FLORES “I chose her as an assistant dean and agreed to build a $50 million University center around the country, installed cameras in Staff Writer then as associate dean. She has worked with in the northeast of the country, which became the intersection of Biscayne Boulevard me for six years, and she has been my right the fi rst U.S. School of Hospitality and Tourism Students who run red lights on their and 151st St., which is currently under the hand,” West said. “That school is in good in Tianjin, China. way to campus may now get caught, get jurisdiction of the North Miami Police, the hands.” West said he has a lot to be proud of during their pictures taken and receive a fine of North Miami Beach Police and the Miami As the new interim dean, Remington his time as dean. more than $100 in the mail. Dade Police Department, according to said she is looking forward to expanding the “We got 1,200 students in China. We are the The City of North Miami enacted its Kevin Kennison, a police officer for the school, creating new international programs largest American university in China,” West Red-Light Safety Camera Program at the City of North Miami. and increasing the student body. said. “Here I was able to come in and take giant entrance of the Biscayne Bay Campus, The Red-Light Camera Safety Program “I’m taking it one step at a time,” she steps to make it better than it was.” where cameras can capture drivers running was started by former City of North Miami said. “Let’s see how it goes.” Remington believes her job as associate dean red lights. Mayor Kevin Burns, as well as the North With her predecessor leaving, Remington prepared her for her position as interim dean, not Cameras have been installed at the Miami Police Department. said she will continue working and main- only because she worked closely with West, but intersection of Biscayne Boulevard and The active warning phase, during which taining what West accomplished throughout also because of her time in the school. 151st St. and drivers who run red lights warnings were issued to offenders rather the years. “I’ve worked very well with Dean West. may face $125 fines. than citations, ended July 21. West became dean of HTM on July 1, He gave me a lot of respect as associate dean,” “This is a slippery slope to a loss of “I’ve already found myself slowing 1999. He said he found a school that lacked Remington told The Beacon. “And I’ve been privacy,” said Rafael Angel, a senior down at yellow lights,” said Scott Galvin, equipment, money and history. As dean, his here for 20 years. It’s easy for me to move to the English major. “I don’t run red lights City of North Miami councilman and job was to bring the school into the public position, and it’s a wonderful opportunity. I’m because it is dangerous.” eye, improve its reputation and make it looking forward to the challenges I’m facing CAMERAS, page 6 and the contributions I can make.” Contact Us Iris Febres Opinion Editor opinion@fi usm.com OPINION The Beacon – 4 www.fi usm.com Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Online music Though imperfect, pirating will Maidique leaves behind legacy of accomplishment not be deterred When Modesto A. Maidique was appointed OLGA VELEZ president in 1986, the then-University Park Staff Writer campus had eight major buildings. The Univer- sity also had 16,400 students enrolled and The Swedish software fi rm Global Gaming offered eight doctoral programs. Factory X is in the process of purchasing the On Aug. 3 Maidique will bequeath to his previously illegal fi le-sharing Web site known successor, Mark Rosenberg, a university with as The Pirate Bay in an attempt to turn it into more than 38,000 students, a medical school a profi table business. ready to open this fall, an up and coming law Global Gaming Factory X Chief Executive school, 30 doctoral programs and a football Hans Pandeya told the Associated Press that subdivision program, among other impressive the fi rm is planning to introduce a monthly providing content that they don’t have the omist, the International Federation of the accomplishments, but his tenure has not been fee to use the Web site that could be worked authority to provide in the fi rst place? Phonographic Industry, an organization all smooth sailing. off by sharing downloaded content or lending This plan just doesn’t make any sense. It that represents the interests of the recording The University under Maidique was noto- storage capacity to others on their PCs. would only work if there was a way to get rid industry worldwide, suggested in a report rious for its customer service problems, which The money received from monthly fees of all of the illegal fi le-sharing Web sites and conducted in January of this year that 95 themselves stem directly from the huge growth would then be given to both the content crack down on the majority of illegal down- percent of all music downloads remain the University has experienced in a relatively providers and copyright holders. loaders. That way, everyone would be forced illegal. short time. “We know that unless we’re able to create to pay the monthly fee for the products that So, despite the crackdown on fi le-sharing The University’s infrastructure has not revenues for the fi lesharers they’ll just move they desire or share storage space instead of Web sites and the creation of legal alterna- grown accordingly, which is exemplifi ed by a on to the next free site,” he said. “Filesharers paying a monthly fee. tives, the amount of illegal downloading lower student to faculty ratio, 26:1, than other are our best friends.” It is also not the fi rst time that an illegal remains high. Until a way to eliminate illegal comparable Florida universities. As a friend to many who are involved in fi le-sharing Web site has been made to downloading from the internet is found, there Last year, Maidique also found himself fi le-sharing and illegal downloading, I know collapse under the weight of corporate inter- will always be another Pirate Bay or Kazaa under fi re because of retention deals he signed this will never work. ests, or the legal impetus to make its busi- lurking in the corner and waiting to become with former Chief Financial Offi cer Vivian If there was a way for the users to make ness legitimate. File-sharing Web sites like the next largest illegal fi le-sharing Web site. Sanchez and former University Provost Ronald money from selling content or storage on Napster, Grokster and Kazaa all suffered this None of these legal formats will ever be able Berkman. the Web site, this plan could possibly work. same fate. to convince pirates to change their ways. Maidique supported granting Berkman and However, can fi lesharers make money by According to an article from The Econ- Sanchez extensive severance packages and “retention” deals during a time when the Univer- Microsoft plays up aff ordability in anti-Mac commercials sity was experiencing drastic budget cuts. Though it can be argued that the packages were warranted, it was a public relations night- ODETTE BARRIENTOS that did not harvest as much that the PC is the better value is indeed overpriced. The mare when employees were being laid off and Staff Writer attention – one of which was proposition. programs I use can all be majors closed. the “I’m a PC” campaign. Many Mac enthusiasts found on a PC (a comparable Maidique also initially lost a $20 million Over the past few years, But Microsoft has fi nally believe this isn’t fair. Dell runs for about $700). dollar donation to the medical school due to we’ve sat in front of our tele- punched back: Their most “As Apple slashed its With the exception of a disagreement with the donor, Herbert Wert- vision sets and watched the recent “Laptop Hunter” MacBook price to $999 in programs like GarageBand, heim. Luckily, the situation was resolved; the entertaining (though often new med school is now named after Wertheim. annoying), never-ending While he has at times erred, Maidique’s rivalry between Apple Inc. and accomplishments are substantial and are not to the Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft has finally punched back: Their be overlooked. Apple began the “Get During his 23-year tenure, Maidique a Mac” campaign in 2006, most recent ‘Laptop Hunter’ campaign has promoted the University’s growth and devel- attempting to persuade PC oped it into a research-oriented institution. users everywhere to switch caught my attention, and that of many other Despite its young age, under Maidique’s to the Mac OS X. The fi rst of presidency, the University has entered many many ads featured a young, Mac enthusiasts. extensive projects and created a number of key hip, hoodie-wearing guy as the institutions. Mac, while the PC was an old, campaign has caught my atten- June ... the company is report- it’s diffi cult to fi nd things that According to Maidique himself, he considers frumpy, offi ce employee who tion, and that of many other edly demanding that Micro- can only be done on OS X. the medical school, the law school and the foot- admitted that Macs were “the Mac enthusiasts. soft stop running the commer- While both have their pros ball program his greatest accomplishments, better choice.” By directly emphasizing cials,” according to an article and cons, the main differences among transforming FIU from a junior college They were brilliant, the fl aws of Macs (which, in the Daily News. are price and trends. Macs to a major public research university. simplistic ads – mercilessly according to the ads, is the You reap what you sow. are trendy and more visually However, this is only one of many bench- attacking the PC and all its overpricing of the product), It was only a matter of time appealing than PCs. marks in the University’s history. weaknesses (namely “crashes, Microsoft has done exactly before Microsoft launched a The argument that PCs get When FIU was inducted into the Phi Beta viruses, and headaches”). Not what Apple did since the response – a real, carefully- viruses and Macs don’t has Kappa Society – the most prestigious honor only were they humorous, genesis of this rivalry: attack. calculated one. nothing to do with the oper- society in the nation – in 2000, it became the but they were also effective: The “Hunter” ads show Although Apple slashed ating system itself. PCs aren’t youngest member of the academic organization, There was a 51 percent Mac people shopping for laptops in prices since the ads began weaker, they’re only logical and the fi fth in all of Florida. sales increase in late 2008 – stores, discussing features and running, Microsoft did start targets. Most of the world uses Maidique has also overseen the inception of the strongest sales in almost prices they can afford. running altered versions of PCs, why create a virus for numerous artistic and cultural programs. The two decades, according to When a Mac (although their ads, still managing to Mac users? School of Architecture was founded in 1997 Macworld.com. aesthetically prettier) is too prove their point. Neither is superior to the and later became a full-fl edged college nine For two years, Microsoft pricey and a PC has every- As a Mac user myself, other. The battle is entertaining years later: the College of Architecture and the ignored the blatant attacks and thing they need, they go for I believe these ads are fair to watch, but it’s only making Arts. retaliated with dry campaigns the PC. The point is to prove because I feel that the product Linux look better. The Frost Art Museum which upgraded its facility from Primera Casa in November 2008 is also a major milestone, featuring historic paint- EDITORIAL POLICY DISCLAIMER OPINIONPIECE QUOTATIONATION SEND LETTERS ings, artifacts and special lectures. 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The Beacon welcomes from editorials and refl ect indi- The increase (by percent) in U.S. and I never will.” With your letter, be sure vidual perspectives of contribut- to include your name, that these buildings house are his real legacy. any letters regarding or in home sakes during the month Alberto Contador major and year, and keep It is this outstanding if imperfect legacy that response to its editorials, send ing writers and/or members of of June, indicating a slowing 2009 Tour de France winner on his opinion@fi usm. Rosenberg will have to build on. them to com the University community. recession. relationship with Lance Armstrong it under 300 words. Contact Us Christopher Cabral Life! Editor chris.cabral@fi usm.com LIFE! The Beacon – 5 www.fi usm.com Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Warped‘09

AIRTIME: Volunteer skaters of all ages took part in a skate-off on the half pipe located near the Vans Main Stage.

VANS WARPED TOUR 2009 Dependable favorites keep the tour’s punk spirit alive

ALL PHOTOS BY CHRIS ADAMS/THE BEACON ROSALYN DELGADO to me, “Hit The Lights is so awesome!” CRANKED UP: Lead singer Spencer Charnas, Ice Nine Kills, performs the song “The Great- Staff Writer At that very moment it was clear to me est Story Ever Told” for imitating fans. that I had A) Confused band set times so “Passion before Fashion” was printed I wasn’t watching FTSK, in fact Hit the on a T-shirt at Warped Tour, and it pretty Lights was on stage and B) All these bands much summed up this year’s festival. sound the same. On July 25, with heavy rain clouds Having abandoned all hope for these looming in the distance, the tour made its Warped Tour newcomers, it was time to yearly visit at the Cruzan Amphitheatre, once again jump into the sea of humanity bringing with it a diverse group of punk/ and try to slowly and painfully make indie/dance/(and sort of odd) rock music. way to the main stage to watch tour vets Upon entering the venue, it was Bouncing Souls. The Bouncing Souls put apparent that many bands as well as on a show that schooled all other bands on concertgoers on this year’s tour stuck what it is to perform in front of hundreds by this principle. Having just missed of sweaty punk rock kids. the heavy downpour of rain that brought Decked out in dirty jeans and sweaty the festival to a short stop, there was no T-shirts this band showed that they indeed problem spotting the attendees who were put passion before fashion and their fans there to hold up an image of “cool and appreciated every bit of it. 3OH!3 followed hipster” apart from those who wanted to and after one song my brain began to yell enjoy a good old punk rock show regard- “Flee!” less of their appearance. Remember that scene in The Lion King First on the list of bands to check where little Simba is trying to run in the out were Canadian rockers Alexison- opposite direction of the stampede of FRONT ROW: (From left to right) Daniela Rivera and FIU students Patty Rivera, fi re who took the Hurley Stage by storm, wildebeests? Well that’s exactly what it junior psychology major, and Amina Homeidan, junior psychology major, await performing in South Florida for the fi rst was like trying to fi ght through the 3OH!3 upcoming 3Oh!3. time in about six years and with their lead fans, although instead of wildebeests one singer wearing short Canadian fl ag print had to dodge screaming 15-year-old girls. shorts. The band showed that Canada can By the time they played their radio hit rock. “Don’t Trust Me,” I decided to give up Belting old classics like “Boiled Frogs” and give in to the dance party going on all as well as new songs from their new album, around me. Despite the enthusiasm of their Alexisonfi re managed to make grown men adolescent fans, their performance was scream like girls at a Miley Cyrus concert; less than stellar; the band actually barely those in the mosh pits included. sang for much of their set and seemed After they wrapped a set that left their more interested in looking cool than in fans satisfi ed, it was time to take a little putting on a passionate performance. stroll. Of course, by stroll I mean claw The festival had its disappointing your way through the traffi c jam of people moments, but also some wonderful high- who walked the narrow Cruzan walkways, lights. The best performances came from over to the smart punk stage to check out bands like Senses Fail who left everyone a band that had been generating a lot of with an intense musical rush and Street- buzz through the Warped Tour circuit. light Manifesto who solidifi ed the pres- Standing on the side of the stage ence of ska music on this year’s tour. HANG TEN: Fans crowd surfed to the front, at the watching who I thought was Forever The request from the members of Less Than Jake. Sickest Kids, I heard a girl scream next WARPED, page 6 6 The Beacon – Wednesday, July 29, 2009 LIFE! www.fi usm.com Undersized venue REVIEW creates frustration REEFER MADNESS

WARPED, page 5 South Florida rockers I Set My Friends on Fire had a bad vocal day, Less Than Jake was a good while other rockers like Versa Emerge example of what it is to be a great and There for Tomorrow put on a Warped Tour band, with the most fairly entertaining show. The lowest crowd surfi ng any band had all day. of the lows and probably the most At one point, the band offered a prize unsurprising annoyance of Warped for the fi rst fan to ride an infl atable Tour 2009 was the venue. whale atop the crowd and make it to It is obvious that Cruzan was not the stage. a good location for the festival, with At Warped Tour, there were two narrow walkways and accident-prone kinds of bands, the ones that made you sidewalks, simply walking through want to scream-your-head-off-and- the festival was extremely tedious. break-everything-around-you and the Concertgoers ended up in the middle ones like Chiodos, who stopped their of sweaty human traffi c jams. set to make sure that an injured fan Having to deal with 25-minute in the middle of a mosh pit was able human traffi c jams, or watch some to be safely removed from the crowd. bands that cared more about the Despite the interruption, the band put clothes and fl ashy sneakers they had on an energetic set that left their fans on than the crowd in front of them screaming for more. was frustrating. Despite this, the A lot of up-and-coming local “passion” of the good bands once bands had the chance to show- again prevailed over the lesser, more case their talent during the tour, but fashionable acts at Warped Tour, and not all succeeded in making a good that’s why the tour continues to attract impression. thousands of fans every year. COURTNEY BAAS/THE BEACON Traffi c light violations Cult classic an addictive hit may cost up to $125 at Alternative Th eater Fest IRIS FEBRES of the reefer den Jack Stone – is wonderfully and CAMERAS, page 3 The original image is then cropped around the license plate. Opinion Editor necessarily sleazy. Mae (Kat Moreno) does well as University alumn. A 12-second video is also a woman trapped in a house consumed by reefer, Pericles A City of North Miami press recorded along with the still images. After lackluster productions of and while physically and verbally abused by Jack. The Birds release stated that three additional The evidence is then sent to the local , an FIU affi liated theater production has Carolina Pozo’s Sally is nearly the mirror image intersections will have camera municipality for review. fi nally done things right with the summer produc- of Amy Spanger’s portrayal in the Showtime fi lm – Reefer Madness systems installed: N.W. 135th Street “Both shots must show that the tion of . a fl oozy who has “been in more laps than a napkin” and N.W. 7th Avenue, N.E. 135th light is red, as no citations can be Staged by the Alternative Summer Theatre and sells her baby to get her reefer fi x. The same Street and N.E. 6th Avenue, as well issued if the light is green or yellow,” Festival, organized and performed primarily by goes for Dixon Gutierrez’s Ralph: Gutierrez nailed Reefer as the N.E. 125th Street and N.E. 6 Weiss said. current and former FIU faculty and students, John Kassir’s maniacal laugh and performs well Madness Avenue. ATS chose to install cameras at the marks a high point in the recent history when going through withdrawal. The camera systems are leased per intersection of Biscayne Boulevard of theater at FIU. The musical depicts “the Harper The biggest surprise of the show came with the contract, and the equipment remains and 151st St. due to the high number Affair,” a sequence of nefarious events caused by appearance of Jesus (Fernando Lamberty). In the owned and maintained by ATS, of violators during the testing phase, the ravaging effects of marijuana on innocent teen- song, ”Listen to Jesus, Jimmy,” Jesus appears to our according to Josh Weiss, director of according to Kennison. agers. We witness love blossom between Jimmy fallen protagonist and tries to convince him to “stop communications and public affairs Violators who receive the cita- Harper (Joshua Dobarganes) and Mary Lane indulging like a Roman” and to put down the joint. for ATS. tions in the mail have an option to (Andrea Bovino) – but it ends up being choked by This is, by far, one of the best numbers in the show, They do not cost the taxpayers pay online. “the demon weed.” featuring angels and a charismatic (and well-oiled) Reefer any money because the program is Even when citations are issued, Narrated by the Lecturer (Paul Perez), Jesus Christ. Madness illustrates – in an over-the-top production But the most memorable performance is Dobar- – the supposed dangers of “the real public enemy ganes as Jimmy. Watching him perform, it’s obvious No. 1,” highlighting the outrageous propaganda he’s having an absolute blast. His performance is not I feel that the cameras are a necessary evil techniques used in the ‘30s by Harry J. Anslinger, only funny – at times reminiscent of Jerry Lewis – the fi rst commissioner of the Federal Bureau of but also incredibly genuine. His exaggerated facial and they prevent people from running Narcotics, and William Randolph Hearst. expressions and dances epitomize what Reefer the lights. Successfully staging a production such as Reefer Madness is really about: not the dangers of mari- Madness is no easy feat, as anyone who has seen the juana, but the dangers of propaganda, mingled with Maria Santella, student 2005 Showtime adaptation starring Christian Camp- the philosophy of “the ends will justify the means.” FIU bell and Kristen Bell can attest. Reefer Madness With a great cast and supporting ensemble, requires a lot of props, costume changes and show- ASTF’s Reefer Madness is the perfect show for the paid for entirely by violators. drivers will not have points added to stopping numbers, and the ASTF did a great job in FIU student body: it’s fun, raunchy and hilarious. However, it is unclear exactly their licenses. being faithful to what the show called for, despite a The show is so good in fact that the Theatre how the money is divided up between The citation may also be contested likely paltry budget. Department would be wise to produce the show ATS and the City of North Miami. by requesting an appeal. The set (coupled with key lighting) economized during the school year. It’s a worthy “alternative” The Birds “I’m unable to speak about local However, an extra charge of $50 the space given in DM 150. It’s surprising to see to shows like and more people deserve programs and their details,” Weiss does apply if the violator is found how well the show translates to a small stage, but the chance to see it. It’s a show that shouldn’t be said. guilty. the cast and crew managed well. The room’s smaller missed. To catch violators, there are “If the City of North Miami is seating capacity makes the play more intimate, and sensors installed before the cross so concerned about our safety, why audience members are granted more access to the walk at each intersection. don’t they place a speed trap by show’s cast. REEFER MADNESS INFO Reefer As a vehicle rolls over the sensor the David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center Despite a few lapses in singing ability, REMINDER Madness while the light is red, the camera rather than a camera system?” Angel is cast well; Bovino is delightfully irri- tating as Mary Lane, a young, blonde church-going system is triggered and two pictures said. Dates & Times: are taken. The University Public Safety girl who stays good despite falling prey to mari- The fi rst shot is a picture of the could not comment because the juana (as hilariously seen in the song “Little Mary July 30-Aug. 9, 8 p.m. (5 p.m. on Sundays) Sunshine” in the second act). Perez, who leads us vehicle before it enters the intersec- cameras lie outside their jurisdic- Where: DM 150 tion, and the second is the vehicle tion, according to a Public Safety through the play, is convincing as a raving conserva- at the intersection while the light is dispatcher. tive who urges us to “save our kids” from the “vile Price: $10 red. narcotic.” Jose Urbino – who portrays villain and head www.fi usm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Wednesday, July 29, 2009 7

ALL THE WAY Heat continues to pursue Odom; Moon to Cavaliers

JONATHAN DAVILA CAVALIERS SIGN MOON

Staff Writer Meanwhile, restricted free-agent Jamario Moon will be joining the Cleveland Cavaliers Free-agent forward Lamar Odom has yet to after the Heat decided not to match the Cava- make a decision on where he’ll be playing next liers’ contract offer. season, but the 10-year veteran is supposedly The Cavaliers used its mid-level excep- leaning toward coming back to Miami, where tion – about $3.2 million – to sign the 6-foot- he spent the 2003-2004 season. 8 forward. According to an article on Yahoo! Sports, “We declined to match because we want to Odom is “leaning strongly toward accepting the stay true to our plan of not adding salary to our Miami Heat’s contract offer and leaving the Los 2010 cap, and matching it would have reduced Angeles Lakers.” our fl exibility,” Heat president Pat Riley said in The news comes after the Los Angeles a statement to the Associated Press. “Michael Lakers withdrew their four-year, $36 million Beasley will be getting signifi cant minutes at deal. The Heat is currently offering the forward both forward positions, and this opens up more a fi ve-year, $34 million deal. opportunities for him to become the player we One FIU student doesn’t think Odom joining all expect him to be.” the Heat would help the team. The remaining forwards on the Heat’s roster “They need someone who can score like include Beasley, Dorell Wright, Udonis Haslem, [Dwyane] Wade. [Odom] doesn’t put up the James Jones and Yakhouba Diawara. numbers he should be,” said freshman political But Martinez doesn’t seem to like the science major Garrett Cottom. thought of Beasley playing signifi cant minutes. But another student thinks Odom would be “I don’t like Beasley at all. I think he’s a ball a good addition. hog,” he said. “But he’s still young. He has a “I think it’s not a bad idea. Odom is pretty lot to learn.” talented. Maybe [Michael Beasley] can learn

something from him,” said junior psychology The Associated Press contributed to this major Eric Martinez. report.

SUMMER B INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL STANDINGS

MEN’S OPEN LEAGUE

TEAM OVERALL WP PF PA PD Vinsanity 5-0-0 1.000 293 231 62 ELE 5-0-0 1.000 302 225 77 Doppler Effekt 4-2-0 .667 253 227 26 Average Joes 3-2-0 .667 253 227 26 PIKE 3-3-0 .500 270 205 65 FIJI 3-3-0 .500 255 247 8 Fresh Kicks 2-2-1 .400 165 231 -66 CNT 2-2-1 .400 251 278 -27 RageNBallers 1-4-0 .200 211 274 -63 Bohica 1-5-0 .167 228 295 -67 ALEX GARCIA/THE BEACON DTF 0-3-0 .000 104 147 -43 STRONG DEFENSE: Doppler Effekt defenders steer away Pike forward Colt Rasta’s 0-2-0 .000 0 4 -4 Anderson in a 72-69 victory on July 16. The Summer B season intramural playoffs Intramural basketball league standings are up to date as of July 20. Playoffs begin this week. began on July 28. NCAA grants Munera CLASSIFIEDS fi fth season of eligibility FOR RENT

FOOTBALL, page 8 redshirt after transferring to FIU before last 1/1.5 Townhouse style condo for rent, $1,000/month. Close to FIU, MDC, and UM. season. Munera averaged 41.1 yards per Walking distance to Publix and malls. Gated community and pool. Call Claudine (786) fi nish that high. Overall, FIU was picked to punt last season in his fi rst season in Divi- 227-3385. fi nish fi fth out of nine teams in the confer- sion I. Munera is expected to once again be ence, selected to be behind Troy, ASU, an anchor for a strong special teams unit. Florida Atlantic and MTSU, in that order. CAMP DATE SET BACK AGAIN The Golden Panthers will begin camp in Second team All-conference specialist preparation for the season on Aug. 10. It will Carlos Munera got the green light from the be the fi rst opportunity to see the incoming NCAA to return for a fi fth season. The punter class of freshmen, as well as the whole team had petitioned the NCAA for a medical together since the end of last season. Conference saves over $30,000 from football media day changes

SUN BELT, page 8 basketball, but how we conduct things in the future depends on the newspaper industry and starting a new trend here.” the media landscape,” McElwain said. McElwain said conference offi cials were FIU football coach Mario Cristobal was pleased with how things went on the fi rst day, unavailable for comment. but were not ready to commit to the same format next year. The Associated Press contributed to this “We’re open to using the same format for report. Contact Us Sergio Bonilla Sports Director sergio.bonilla@fi usm.com SPORTS The Beacon – 8 www.fi usm.com Wednesday, July 29, 2009 PRESEASON PRAISE

VICTORIA LYNCH/BEACON FILE PHOTO PHOTO COURTESY FIU ATHLETICS VICTORIA LYNCH/BEACON FILE PHOTO THREE ACES: T.Y. Hilton, left, Brad Serini, center, and Anthony Gaitor, right, were selected to the Preaseason All-Sun Belt Conference team. Golden Panthers boast three preseason SBC members

JONATHAN RAMOS who had an FIU record seven touch- Serini has been a starter for FIU since Asst. Sports Director down receptions last season, was the he arrived in 2007. TOP OF THEIR CLASS only sophomore named to the team. The Troy led the way with eight selec- Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton, center 5-foot-10 athlete also got the nod as a tions, and ASU has fi ve representatives. • T.Y. Hilton Brad Serini and cornerback Anthony special teams performer, as he accumu- Quarterbacks Rusty Smith (FAU) Sophomore — Wide receiver, Special Teams Selected to All-Sun Belt Conference First Team last season. Gaitor were selected to the 2009 lated more than 2,000 all-purpose yards and Corey Leonard (ASU) were tabbed Set a school record for most receiving yards in one season Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference in his fi rst year. Gaitor and Serini were as Co-Preseason Offensive Players of (1,013). Finished last season in the top fi ve in the NCAA for team, as voted on by the leagues nine two of only fi ve juniors to be selected, the Year, and ASU’s Alex Carrington all-purpose yards. head coaches and selected media and Gaitor was the only defender listed was voted on as the preseason Defen- • Anthony Gaitor members. Only Troy University and who is not a senior. sive Player of the Year. Junior — Defensive back Arkansas State had more selections to Gaitor led all SBC players with four Selected to All-Sun Belt Conference First Team last season. ONE LOVE the preseason team. interceptions in conference play. He had Finished last season with fi ve interceptions and 44 tackles. Hilton got the honor after a decorated fi ve interceptions overall for the Golden The Golden Panthers received one • Brad Serini freshman season in which he was named Panthers, including two vs. Middle vote to fi nish fi rst in the SBC, marking Junior — Center to the Freshman All-American team as Tennessee State on Oct. 11. The former the fi rst time they have been picked to Has started all 24 games for FIU since 2007. Helped offense a punt return specialist by the Football Miami Northwestern High star has score 15 rushing TDs. Writers Association of America. Hilton, started all but one game in his career. FOOTBALL, page 7 New economical approach goes well for Sun Belt

SERGIO BONILLA on July 27, McElwain said more than 50 from time to time. time, giving them about two more days to Sports Director reporters registered to cover the two days of When Golden Panthers head coach Mario be on campus with their coaching staff and media sessions online, compared to around Cristobal fi rst began to speak, there was no prepare for training camp when they might In order to expand media exposure and 30 last summer at a downtown New Orleans video of him. When Louisiana-Lafayette otherwise have been on the road. save money during the economic recession, hotel. coach Rickey Bustle appeared on screen, his Some coaches and players expressed disap- the Sun Belt Conference changed the foot- The hope was that making it more conve- lips moved but there was no sound. pointment over not going to New Orleans. ball media day on July 20 to an online video nient and less costly for the media might While North Texas coach Todd Dodge The Daily Advertiser reported that format. improve coverage for the Sun Belt, which spoke, a recorded message repeated several Arkansas State coach Steve Roberts wished With public universities across the country began sponsoring Division I Football Bowl times in the background. Later, Mean Green that his school’s player representative, defen- trimming costs, the Sun Belt’s move to shift Subdivision programs in 2001. linebacker Tobe Nwigwe could be seen sive end Alex Carrington, had gotten the the format online was agreed upon a few Six of the conference’s nine football teams shrugging his shoulders and sighing while a chance to eat the food in New Orleans. months ago. took part in online interviews on July 20, with pulsating, static-like feedback overwhelmed Carrington was sad that he missed out on “We’ve been looking at the switch for a the other three, including defending confer- the audio feed for about 30 seconds until that experience. while now,” Sun Belt Commissioner Wright ence champions Troy, on July 21. conference operators broke in. “I would have liked to go down there [to Waters told Student Media on July 27. “The The conference also arranged for coaches Waters was still pleased with the way the New Orleans] and burn his pocket up a little reality is that we’re seeing a decline in the to call into sports radio shows that might media day was conducted. bit,” Carrington told the Daily Advertiser. traditional media.” otherwise have recorded interviews in person “It worked,” Waters said. “The reaction “But I do have business to tend to here, and Sun Belt spokesman John McElwain told had events been held in New Orleans. that we got from media and coaches has been it’s a little more effi cient.” the Associated Press the Sun Belt and its foot- The Sun Belt intends to use the same online positive.” The effi ciency was appreciated by most of ball programs likely saved more than $30,000 format for basketball media days in the fall. Still, the interview sessions of about a half the league’s coaches. combined over last year’s event, which “We’re not sure if we’re going to include hour for each team remained on schedule, “I think this is a great way to do it,” Loui- included not just travel to the Big Easy but more sports,” McElwain said to Student with coaches and one player from each team siana-Monroe head coach Charlie Weatherbie receptions as well as a steamboat cruise on the Media. speaking at length as they responded to ques- said to the Associated Press. “We’re maybe Mississippi River. The event was not without its glitches, tions about the coming season. In a phone interview with Student Media however, as video and audio was interrupted Several coaches agreed the format saved SUN BELT, page 7