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A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 22, Issue 6 www.fi usm.com Wednesday, July 29, 2009 New Red Light Camera Microsoft strikes back at Apple Program catches runners with “Laptop Hunter” ads PAGE 3 PAGE 4 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 provost until August 2010. his long-delayed sabbatical during the left, we had a new president coming EDITORIAL PAGE 4 BBC Managing Editor 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.