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This work is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections and University Archives at FIU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aP nther Press (formerly The Beacon) by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. PANTHERA Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International PRESS University One copy per person. Additional copies are 25 cents. Vol. 1 Issue 5 PantherNOW.com Monday, February 13, 2017 DEBT DEFEATED University offers alternative college affordability options for students GUETHSHINA ALTENA News Director

University announced ‘the Golden Promise’ a program that covers the remaining cost of tuition for incoming freshmen that are receiving the full support amount of pell grant starting in the Fall 2017. At the Access and Affordability forum, Raquel Perez, a CARTA professor moderated the discussion between President Mark B. Rosenberg, Director of Office of Scholarships Laura Castillo, Director of Financial Aid Francisco Valines; SGC-MMC President Alian Collazo. The panel streamed live on the Roar on Wednesday Feb. 8 between 1p.m. and 2:30p.m. “We are a public University that believes that eligible students ought to have the opportunity to get a four year degree, that eligible students belong here and have the ability to succeed here,” Rosenberg said. Students with an estimated family contribution of zero dollar, Golden promise students, will automatically receive the remaining balance for their tuition in form of FIU scholarships, grants or loans. The aid amount will be added to their financial award letter at the beginning of the year. “There are a lot of resources here that should be able to get you to the finish line and beyond,”

Rosenberg said. Martina Bretous/The Beacon Students voiced their concerns about the lack of classes availability at both campuses and the From left to right: Panelists Laura Castillo, Alian Collazo, Francisco Valines, and President Mark B. Rosenberg talk to travel time to get from one campus to the other. moderator Raquel Perez and audience about options to graduate with less debt on Wednesday February 8, 2017. They explained that it is quite inconvenient when it comes to getting from one class at the “We are a public University whose faculty “We believe that our youth gives us the highly motivated, hardworking student body. north campus to get to another class at the south understands why they are here and have the ability to be far more responsive to our students The University of Pittsburgh is about 230 campus within an hour. purpose to ensure that our students get a ‘Worlds than the older, more established institutions of years old and their system consisted of faculty Rosenberg said the University is aiming for a Ahead’ education” He said. Higher Education” Rosenberg said. teaching classes during the day and graduate “24/7, 365 availability of courses” some classes Rosenberg said that FIU is a public Rosenberg said that a good lesson for him may have to be online but they are working University relatively young by north american when he first arrived to the University in 1976 SEE ACCESS, PAGE 2 with students to provide the varying coursework public university standards but he sees our youth from the University Pittsburg was seeing the needed at the different campuses. is an advantage. faculty work day and night with a very special, BISCAYNE BAY Students relects University to host 11th on escort services annual town hall meeting MICHAEL ANALCO college students who struggle to pay Contributing writer for college. GUETHSHINA ALTENA concerns, not only through the town students and people attending In an interview conducted in News Director hall meeting through contacting their about the ongoing projects that the Tuition is a very common financial 2011 by the Huffington Post with the student government representative as University has.” Morales said. issue that college students struggle with founder of the website, Brandon Wade, For the 11th time in FIU’s history, well. The meeting discussion will be every semester. estimated that of the 800,000 “sugar the University will be hosting a Morales said that this meeting is guided by the types of questions Some seek out scholarships and babies,”-- those who work as the Town Hall Meeting with President also important to put a face to names asked by the audience, which is grants opportunities or loans to help escorts in the site-- about 35 percent of Rosenberg at the Biscayne Bay of the representatives of the student why Morales recommends attendees pay for their college expenses. them were college students. Campus. body and highlight the relationship to come ready with questions and According to research conducted When asked about the number Student Government Association SGA BBC has with the president concerns that they may have. in 2015 by Ohio State University, 70 of college students using sites like of will be in and the role they play in helping to “It’s is open to all students percent of college students stress about Seeking Arrangement to pay for school attendance to have an open dialogue facilitate those kind of conversations. and anybody who is part of the having to pay for school. About half and tuition, Gonzalez said he was with students and FIU President “Students voiced their concerns FIU community” Morales said, of students surveyed said they worry unaware that students would go these Rosenberg about the future of BBC. in the past about the lack of food encouraging interested students who about making monthly ends meet. lengths. Dianne Morales the SGA BBC options and the availability of some primarily goes to MMC or EC to With students work minimum wage “I mean, I knew that students would Director of Events has been helping classes at the Biscayne Bay campus.” attend the meeting as well. jobs while attending school, students work in places like strip clubs and as in the planning of the annual town Morales said. RSVP online is available at like Elio Gonzalez, a sophomore dancers at clubs. I actually have a hall meeting for the last two years. The town hall meeting will take go.fiu.edu/sgabbctownhall majoring in finance, said he wonders friend who joined a male strip club and “It’s a good venue for students place with the participation of the The town hall meeting will what lengths students go to in order to gets booked for shows all the time,” to see the relationship between their Assistant Vice-President of Student take place in the Wolfe University afford school. said Gonzalez. student government representative Affairs Eric Arneson, President Center’s May Ann Wolfe Theatre “Luckily my mom helps me pay for “I just never realized that escort and the president himself.” Morales Rosenberg, and SGA President and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more my school,” said Gonzalez, services were common ways for said “It’s a good opportunity for FIU Foundation Board Member information contact the SGA BBC Lately the sex and escort industry has girls and guys to pay for school. I’ve students to learn that their voices Allhan Mejia. office at 305-919-5680. received a boost from college students. can be heard and they are avenues “Before taking questions, Websites like SeekingArrangement. SEE ESCORT, PAGE 2 to which they can express their President Rosenberg will update com have become viable options for 2 Panther Press – Monday, February 13, 2017 NEWS PantherNOW.com NATION & University organize student WORLD BRIEFS forum for Bayview residents Trump administration is considering GUETHSHINA ALTENA they responded by sharing their Center and we changed the about the way things are run News Director plans to do so by the summer policy to create an opportunity at our campus” Marseille new, narrower travel ban, officials say of 2017. for students to personalize the said. “Although this forum Rebuffed again by the courts, the Trump On Feb. 7, students gathered “One of the main problems windows, put up some banners, specifically targets residents administration is weighing a new, more narrowly in the Bayview H. Clubroom at that were brought up was put up pictures of students and students, we encourage tailored executive order to restrict entry into the U.S. the Biscayne Bay campus to the gravel parking lot. It is make it a more student friendly all to participate and have that would forestall further legal wrangling _ even as share their concerns with the located between bayview and environment.” other forums in the semester the president himself vowed Friday to “do whatever is University SGA-BBC. Academic Center 2,” Cosio While some students at the where it’s targeted to all BBC necessary to keep our country safe.” Leonardo Cosio, the vice- said. “Sometimes students forum may have expressed students.” One day after three appeals court judges unanimously president of SGA-BBC was overflow parking because there their concerns, others had The lack of classes was refused to reinstate the president’s order barring present and helped in the is not enough at Bayview, they positive insights about the another issue that student travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations, Trump again said his administration would ultimately realization of the event. would have to park on the BBC campus. brought up, according to prevail in court. “I think for what it was, gravel” “People really wanted to Marseille. “We will continue to go through the court process the forum was really great in Limited dining options was discuss the positives too, which “[The administration] and ultimately, I have no doubt we will win,” he told terms of attendance. A good also brought up as an issue that was nice. They loved the view is bringing back the Health reporters at a White House news conference with amount of people showed up the students wants resolved. from the Bayview building, Services major from the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. and showed interest by giving Especially for resident student, the resources available to campus But he also previewed actions he said his feedback” Cosio said students complained them such as kayaking, paddle to the Biscayne Bay campus administration may take “having to do with the The assistant vice-president on the fact that they only get boarding, and the excursions in the 2017 fall semester. additional security for our country.” of Student Affairs, Eric to choose between Moe’s and from the Wellness and This major will bring 700 to a “We will not allow people into our country who are looking to do harm to our people. We will allow lots of Arneson hosted the meeting Subway. Recreational Center,” Cosio thousand students to BBC and people into our country that will love our people and do along with Cosio. The purpose “SGA met with business said. adding numerous classes along good for our country,” he said. was to find out student’s services which oversees dining Meredith Marseille, the the way,” Marseille said. Trump said he could act as soon as next week. frustrations about Bayview, the on campus and we told them comptroller of SGA -BBC also Residents assistants for new residential building and what we can do to better the participated in this forum for the building also helped Fearing deportations, Mexico warns the Biscayne Bay campus as a options on campus so it’s in the students. answering a couple questions. its citizens in the US whole. process of being discussed,” “[The forum] was just to “It was really nice to see people “We usually host it at the said Cosio. get some input about how helping each other out as they The much-publicized deportation of an immigrant who Wolfe Center but this time Cosio said that work living in Bayview was going each brought up their issues” had been living illegally in Arizona prompted the Mexican we wanted to reach Bayview is already in place to have for students there and any Marseille said. government on Friday to urge its nationals in the United States students and give a chance more options available issues that they have with it” Arnerson said that the next to “take precautions” amid a “new reality” for the immigrant community. for Bayview students to be soon for students to have a Marseille said. “ It was also forum will be in late March or The expulsion of Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos, a Mexican heard,”said Anderson. “The rotating menus schedule from an opportunity to give them early April. citizen and mother of two U.S.-born children, “illustrates the forum is an opportunity for restaurants such as Chick-fil-la an update on SGA and what’s “Usually our forums new reality of the Mexican community living in the United student government to do on some specific days of the going on with FIU BBC.” are students that are really States in the face of more severe application of migration two things, like share new week. Marseille said that it is engaged, student leaders who controls,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. information to students Apart from parking and convenient to have the meeting share a lot of information but like construction, academic food options, Arnerson said at Bayview because lack of what we are trying to figure out TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE programs and provide more that students asked for more housing has always been an better is how to connect with information about the campus. student friendly environment. issue at BBC. Now that the students who are not engaged,” The second part is to get “Students have expressed residential building is there, said Arneson. “For instance, CORRECTIONS feedback from students and their frustrations, for example Marseille thinks that it’s great students who only go to class answer their questions.” one of them was that there was that they can now address and but don’t engage on any events Cosio said that one of the a beautiful new Wolfe Center respond to the concerns of that or services on campus but we In Volume 1, Issue 3, the article titled “Heroic main problems students shared but that it wasn’t very student population of students. really need their opinion too. Heritage” incorrectly paraphrased quotes attributed at the forum was parking, friendly,” said Arneson. “So “Forums like this one is At the end of the day our role is to Percy Hintzen, director of African and African asking the administration to from that meeting, I met with open to any FIU students to engage students on campus.” Diaspora Studies. The story has been corrected online have the parking lot paved and the director of the Wolfe who has something to say to accurately reflect his beliefs and quotes. Panther Press will gladly change any errors. Call our MMC office at 305-348-2709 or BBC at 305-919-4722. Sex industry: ‘Last resort’ ESCORT, PAGE 1 a senior in business if these services helped “The increasing Nowadays, we can’t administration in you pay for school then number of college even be as successful as never met someone management, said you’ve got to do what students in this business we expected to be with a panther press who sold their body she wasn’t surprised you’ve got to do,” said tells me that education bachelor’s degree. Most for sexual purposes [to students are escorting to Peguero. is very expensive and of us need to pursue grad EDITORIAL BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION afford taking classes] afford school. Paola Cadena, a students aren’t getting schools degrees to make so knowing that there “It’s really not that junior majoring in help from other sources.” it in our fields. That Editor in Chief Modesto Maidique Campus: GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. might be some students surprising, to be honest. biology, said that the said Cadena. equals more money, Cayla Bush (305) 348-2709 at FIU who do this is I think that students college escort service is “Education is more Read more at News Director kind of upsetting.” would rather not get into a result of college being expensive than it should PanterNOW.com Guethshina Altena Biscayne Bay Campus: Brittany Peguero, so much loan debt and too expensive. be,” said Peguero. Sports Director WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Jayda Hall (305) 919-4722 Entertainment Fax: Accessibility forum bring options Director (305) 348-2712 Martina Bretous Editor-in-Chief: Opinion Director (305) 348-1580 for students to afford college Michelle Marchante Advertising: ACCESS, PAGE 1 that compiles a list of all the scholarships The state is interested in efficiency, Multimedia Director (305) 348-6994 available to students from all the accountability and timely graduation. It Javier Sanlley students teaching the night classes for departments and colleges throughout the is increasingly asking the University to Copy Chief Panther Press is published on Mondays students. University. graduate every student in 4 years. Eshrat Nikrooye-Asli and Thursdays during the Fall and Spring Rosenberg said: “What do we do with “In the good old days, the funding that Director of Financial Aid Francisco semesters and once a week during Summer Production Manager every dollar that’s appropriated to us by the we got from the state was based upon Valines said the Financial Aid office has B. One copy per person. Additional copies state of Florida? How do we spend those a student came through our doors and a default Prevention team that can help Nia Young are 25 cents. The Beacon is not responsible dollars and the ones we charge students for enrolled; Today, the funding that we get is students make informed decisions when Director of Student Media for the content of ads. Ad content is the sole responsibility of the company or vendor. Tuition?” based upon a student’s graduation” it comes to borrowing money to pay for Robert Jaross Panther Press is an editorially independent Laura Castillo, the director of Office If a student takes a long time to college. sst irector of A . D newspaper partially funded by student of Scholarships to talk about the many graduate, which can be appropriate in his The office also provides one-on-one Student Media and services fees that are appropriated by grant and scholarship opportunities that or her particular circumstances, that works student loan counseling to all FIU students. Alfred Soto Student Government. the University offers. She said that FIU against the University funding according For more information contact the Financial owns a website “fiu academic works” to Rosenberg. Aid office at 305-348-7000 Contact Us Michelle Marchante Opinion Director OPINION Panther Press – 3 PantherNOW.com Monday, February 6, 2017 Biodiversity loss a result of animal rich diets

EYES ON THE Extinction, habitat loss and and me. Human actions are putting so many meats end up in the freezer sections and milk major at FIU, it’s important that “we educate EARTH scarcity of resources — these species at risk of extinction, along with all the in the refrigerator sections of the grocery store. people” on this pressing issue. are just a few of the pressing environmental problems that are connected to She mentioned talking to students in order issues that are associated it. to explain how they can be more eco-friendly with biodiversity loss. Furthermore, according to Global Issues, and delve into “what is causing animals to go We live in a world “at the threat of extinction are 1/8 birds, ¼ extinct and how this can harm us in the future.” that was once an animal’s mammals, ¼ conifers, 1/3 amphibians and 6/7 Human actions are putting In a sense, the damage has been done. kingdom. Before humans marine turtles.” so many species at risk of However, that does not mean that we should AMANDA JUNG industrialized and created According to Global Issues, as the human extinction, along with all the continue with our poor habits and accept concrete jungles, there were population continues to rise, animals are dying environmental problems that are biodiversity loss as a reality. actual jungles. off. The pressures on these species come connected to it. According to National Geographic, the Now, we’re surrounded by a society that is from habitat loss, climate change, excessive number of tigers has risen for the first time in trying to build taller skyscrapers, pave more nutrient load and other forms of pollution, a century. parking lots and allocate more land to support overexploitation and unsustainable use, and The fact that this is a highly endangered the meat and dairy industry. invasive alien species.” species shows hope for the environment and a How long can we continue with this One of the bigger reasons for loss of There seems to be a common trend with reason that humans should put more thought behavior before more species are at the threat biodiversity is something that society might this loss of biodiversity. Besides the fact that into habits and behaviors. of extinction, resources are even scarcer and have trouble accepting. it’s linked to human activity, it’s also linked to At the end of the day, this earth does not more habitats are destroyed? According to Virginia Morell of Science the idea of ignorance. belong to us. It’s not benefiting anyone if we It’s no surprise that biodiversity is an Mag, diets rich in animal products are taking a We continue inventing, building and trash the earth for the short period of time that extremely important component to the survival toll on the earth as “people clear more land for creating without thinking twice about the we are inhabitants of it. of planet Earth. livestock and crops to feed these animals” that consequences it puts on the environment, the According to the Millennium Ecosystem are feeding America. creatures that roam the earth and the growing Amanda Jung is a staff writer for Panther Assessment in Global Issues, there is a You might not have even considered this as flora and fauna. Press. Her column, Eyes on the Earth, is a “largely irreversible loss in the diversity of life a factor in the loss of biodiversity. If humans are the problem, then I believe commentary on current global environmental on earth.” Unfortunately, the meat and dairy industry that in turn, we can be the solution as well. issues. The reason for this is because of you does not tend to advertise the process of how According to Katie Fontana, a psychology It’s not hard to keep resolutions Has the Melting Pot

PANTHER HEALTH The New throughout the year. This can time is also necessary. Unhealthy begun to burn? Year marks a help you keep yourself on track behaviors develop with time, turning point throughout the year and use the so naturally, replacing those AFTER WORDS With only more closely resembles a deliberate for many who power of positive reinforcement to behaviors with healthy ones takes a few days in act toward exclusion of non-native set a newfound keep your momentum going.” time. office, President English speakers. resolve to get It will require reassessing Donald Trump is The conspicuous message implied back in shape. everything in your life, but in the wasting no time by this Trumped up Trojan horse is MAYTINEE One-in- Surround yourself long run, changing one thing at a in implementing undoubtedly an impolite euphemism three of us put time will benefit you mentally and KRAMER with people who and executing for “In America we speak English.” getting into physically. his “America.” But, Hispanics, according to the inspire you to be CAROLINA shape at the top of our resolutions A support group is another great SANCHEZ Despite his short U.S. Census Bureau constitute an list, but with the reality of school more... way to get and stay motivated. Debi Silber time in the White estimated 56.6 million of the entire and life, the chances of old habits Mojo Coach Accepting help from others House, Trump has already prioritized “American” population. Of those creeping back in are high. Shape who care and and the same goals as his to-do list, placing the removal of 56.6 million, a large majority is LighterLife Fast conducted a you will strengthen your resilience the Spanish version of WhiteHouse. proficient in the English language, study researching why so many and ability to manage stress and Gov at the top. meaning that not many Latinos will people find it hard to stick with a lack of willpower caused by your WhiteHouse.Gov/Español was be affected by the change, in the diet. resolution. the alternative page to the White literal sense. In their poll, one-in-five Starting off small is the first As The Mojo Coach Debi House website available to Spanish Figuratively, however, the change women blamed emotional eating, step. It’s important to make Silber advised readers of Shape, speakers. sends a subliminal message to the while another 20 percent said life resolutions that you think you can “Surround yourself with people On Friday, Jan. 20 the page was Hispanic community. The message got in the way, making it difficult keep. who inspire you to be more, do no longer accessible. The reasons implies non-receptiveness to the to find the time to stick to a plan. For example, if you aim to get more, and have more.” behind the elimination of the page notion of Spanish as an adopted Boredom and lack of willpower back into shape, schedule three to A New Year brings forth a fresh are obscure at the moment, leaving secondhand American language. were other common problems. four days a week at the gym or at start in many aspects so why not warranted space for speculation and The ambiguous change has left Andrew Schrage, founder home to exercise rather than seven get it started off right with putting controversy. the underlying purpose open to of MoneyCrashers told Shape days. Even 30 minutes of exercise your health first? Judging from his “Make America interpretation. What changes are magazine that, “Many people is better than none. Remember, you can do Great Again” slogan, the most Americans to expect next? Are these make their resolutions with a Professional organizer Melinda whatever you put your mind to. plausible intention behind this event the first telltale signs of Trump’s genuine belief that they can Massie, who also spoke to Shape So cheers to the New Year, and the translates as an attempt, on Trump’s America? Have the contents of the accomplish them, but come magazine, suggests that instead of New You! part, to “preserve” his definition of “Melting Pot” begun to burn? February the excitement wears trying to accomplish everything the American culture. off and other priorities begin to in one day, break it up into Maytinee Kramer is the Language is symbolic, both Carolina Sanchez is a take precedence.” To combat these manageable increments. Assistant Opinion Director for literally and figuratively. The contributing writer for Panther pitfalls, it’s important to make “The easiest way to get and Panther Press. Her column, change may imply what Trump Press. Her column, After Words, is your resolutions realistic. stay organized and clutter-free is to Panther Health, is a commentary believes America, and its respective a commentary on current events and By doing so, there is a greater make it a daily habit, and everyone on maintaining one’s health during “government,” should be. controversial issues. chance you will keep them can spare five minutes a day,” college. Contrastingly, it seems much throughout the year. Schrage Massie said. more fitting that this action, debatably further suggests to “set benchmarks Changing one behavior at a meant for American “inclusion,”

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Top Left: Students hold signs in English, Arabic and Haitian Creole in support of the University’s diverse student body.

Top right: Leonardo​ Iongo, computer animation major, speaks to protestors about his discontent with President Trump’s immigration policies.

Bottom right: Students hold signs: “Undocumented and here to stay,” “Education, not deportation,’” and “No Human being is illegal.”

Michael Sloan/Panther Press Organization seeks to put the ‘I’ in international KALI-RAY SKINNER the things that you enjoy and you feel Sciences College, which I could not Contributing Writer passionate about while you work your have done without their support and way to a degree,” said Najarro. encouragement,” she said. If you get discouraged or don’t After coming back from the Student SVA provides veteran resources, Najarro stresses the importance know where you want to go or Veterans of America conference in information on benefits, and help of utilizing “the great big ‘I’ in January, the University’s SVA chapter acclimatizing to the University. even have a disconnect and International,” and exposing people to is ready to help unite the student body. “Other universities provide programs can’t find some answers amongst different perspectives. President Israel Najarro’s mission which use the veteran’s experience to your FIU family, come see us. “We’re missing out on a lot of is clear: change the way student help identify their place in academia, We may be the link you need, opportunities here, we’re surrounded and that’s something I believe in and by thousands of people, but more often organizations interact with each other Rocio Taveras and the student body, and establish we need to start doing here at FIU,” said than not, we’re not actually engaging Najarro. Social Media Chair with them,” he said. emotional connections with all students Student Veterans of America involved. Najarro says he’s not sure exactly William Earp, former president of Student Veterans of America is a non- how to do it, but he knows it needs to be the SVA, now assists Maquay Smith, profit organization offering support, done. He recognizes that everybody has vocational rehab counselor and advisor tools, and a sense of community to their own set of skills and experiences of the student organization and worked no one could relate to her except the student veterans. Najarro felt one of the that they can bring to the classroom and on preparing the organization for the organization. most important points they addressed wants to leverage these experiences to conference. “They opened up new doors and even during the conference was the need for provide unique insights in the class. “It was a great experience as far as gave me the confidence to run for SGA emotional engagement with student Rocio Taveras, social media chair last year, and now I’m the senator for veterans and all students. of the organization, says as a single SEE VETERANS, PAGE 5 Nicole Wertheim Nursing and Health “The purpose of college is to identify mom in the nursing program, she felt pantherNOW.com Entertainment Panther Press– Monday, February 6, 2017 5 SDA HEALTH #MusicMondays

MUSIC The third beauty. “Don’t touch my hair when it’s Superfoods: ‘Magic products’ MATTERS studio album by the feelings I wear. Don’t touch my R&B superstar, soul when it’s the rhythm I know,” the low in calories, which from kale is to add it to Knowles has lyrics of a strong woman protecting her SDA HEALTH may help you maintain your favorite salad, mix blown the identity. a healthy body weight. it into your smoothie or airwaves out of The smashing black empowerment They are also high in prepare a soup where kale proportion. A anthem “F.U.B.U.” featuring The-Dream nutrients, vitamins, and is the “queen of greens.” Seat at the Table and BJ The Chicago Kid can go down in chemical compounds that Its name has been adopted HAROLD is a “project black history. The horns and the lyrics is act as antioxidants, such as not only because of all LOPEZ on identity, what makes this song great and soulful, Polyphenols compounds, the antioxidants that it empowerment, especially in the age that we are living SONIA which are mainly found in contains, but also because independence, grief, and healing.” today. BOLANOS food plants. Polyphenols is high in vitamin K, C, Knowles has been working on the album I got a touch of disco sound on decrease the risk of iron, and high in fiber. since 2013 who suffered through many “Borderline (An Ode to Self Care)” Everybody is looking cardiovascular diseases Last but not least, oats, breakdowns throughout the recording featuring Q-Tip which adds a sprinkle for magical products, or by improving blood which are also high in process. of Tip’s voice during the verses. We are quick diets that allows circulation and even fight fiber, may help you reduce This amazing LP is the best R&B going to funky town in the punk track, them to “clean” their bodies against some types of cholesterol levels. A study album of 2016 in my book. Ironically, “Junie” with Andre 3000 shouting “jump from all the high amount of cancer. Some of the foods published in the Archives “Rise” was the first song written for on it!” The piano in the background sugar or fat consumed, but that contain polyphenols of Internal Medicine the album and became the opening playing gives me that soulful Stevie what if somebody told you are strawberries, concluded that people who track. The drums in the background Wonder vibes and I am head over heels. that those magic products raspberries, grapes and consume higher amounts and Knowles’ soft angelic voice makes I definitely related to “Don’t Wish Me are closer to you than you cherries. of fiber (21 grams per day) it so soothing for the ear, yet, it has Well” as Knowles sings about growing think? They may even be Omega- 3s is another reduced their cholesterol an impactful message on being true to from mistakes and moving on in life. in your kitchen now. Yes, superfood that can help levels, and decreased their oneself. A true hidden gem as Knowles sends they exist and they are you lower your cholesterol risk of cardiovascular “Weary” is another favorite from the me to heaven with the soft touch of the called superfoods. and maintain a healthy diseases by 11 percent album, which makes me feel like I am noise that comes from her mouth. Kelela Superfoods are high heart. You can incorporate compared to the people sitting in a jazz club in New York City joins Knowles in “Scales” in the ending nutrient, rich foods that omega-3s into your diet by who consumed less than 5 listening to an underground artist. But, of the album, I got the message of self- fight against molecules eating salmon, walnuts and percent of fiber per day. this is Knowles we are talking about, worth where Knowles sings, “ain’t no that harm the cells of flax seeds. Several studies Superfoods are the most underrated artist that needs that apologizing, for all the things you want. your body. By consuming suggest that omega-3s available for us in many mainstream recognition. So if dreams only go so far they’ll come the right amount of them, consumption is linked to places. They don’t need to The skipping of the bass in “Cranes to where you are.” Knowles may have they will reduce the risk of improving brain health and be fancy or have a difficult in the Sky” makes me feel tingling written the best album of her entire getting diseases like cancer reducing depression rates. name to pronounce in order inside. Knowles wrote this track eight career and in a time of need, Knowles or heart conditions, and Kale is also considered to consume them. Rather, years ago and describes her attempt at shows us that music is not just about even lower your cholesterol a superfood. It contains they can be found easier avoiding painful feelings. While not the beats and fun lyrics, it is a creation, an levels. By incorporating phytochemicals that can than you think and you first time I’ve heard a Knowles and Lil’ art. superfoods into your diet, reduce the risk of certain won’t regret the benefits Wayne collaboration, they once again This is a black survival album and you will get many of the cancers like ovarian or you will get from them. made that magic happen again in “Mad.” it is beautiful. Knowles proves that she benefits that your body breast cancer. Knowles’s vocals and possibly one is an artist and does not have to meet needs to function properly. A good way to obtaining of Wayne’s best rap verse is what makes anyone’s expectations but her own. Most Superfoods are your dose of phytonutrients this song the harmonizing R&B track Continue being Knowles, because I am with a slap of hip-hop. I flew back in loving it just like that. time to the ‘80s when I was listening to “Don’t You Wait” where Knowles Music Matters is a weekly music Student organization offers flicks critics off on wanting her to write column that reviews pop, rock and typical songs about love and heartbreak. alternative music albums and singles. “Don’t Touch My Hair” is the support & encouragement knock off track of the album about black womanhood and it is just pure communication between the student VETERANS, PAGE 4 organizations. Having a platform to share information and learn about each uniting with veterans all around other’s clubs could lead to more student the country in all different cultural integration, he says. backgrounds,” said Earp. “I would recommend all veterans to Najarro emphasizes the use of start here, in your transition. If you get student-driven classes, where students discouraged or don’t know where you are able to communicate with each other want to go or even have a and learn from disconnect and can’t find one another’s some answers amongst background and The purpose of college is your FIU family, come see believes faculty us. We may be the link you to identify the things that and students need need,” said Taveras. to be more active you enjoy and you feel The Student Veterans in finding out passionate about while you of America organization’s what they bring work your way to a degree, next tentative general body to the classroom Israel Najarro meeting will be on Feb. 22 and what aspects President at the Modesto Maidique of their life Student Veterans of America Campus, GC 305, and is have built their open to anyone interested character. in veteran affairs. That way, For more information he says, on the organization, visit relationships can be made in the Student Veterans of America (FIU) classrooms and students can feel like on Orgsync, sva_fiu on Instagram, or they are understood. contact Israel Najarro at inaja001@fiu. Najarro also hopes to increase edu or (773) 610-3601. pantherNOW.com Entertainment Panther Press – Monday, February 6, 2017 6

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT ‘Aint Nothing Wrong With Me’ event hosted at BBC

NADINE RODRIGUEZ Coalition Conference will be taking once a month at both the Modesto Staff Writer place this semester as well from March Maidique Campus and The Biscayne 31, through April 2. Bay Campus discussing different Spring semester for the LGBTQA+ “We will be taking a group of topics, including but not limited to initiatives at Florida International students to our FCPC State conference family relationships, identity, and University is an event-packed month. at Stetson University this spring. religion. Other than general body meetings, The first one will be held on Feb. the events planned as of now by the 16 titled, “Ain’t Nothing Wrong With LGBTQA+ initiatives for this semester Me,” at the BBC. are a tactical mix of both educational Our main goal is to continue Some of the biggest events that Being black to me is events open to anyone who wants to providing programs that the LGBTQA+ initiatives will be attend, and fun events that celebrate SAVE our LGBTQA+ students. attending are MMC’s Annual Drag powerful. Black people the community. Ball, which also serves as the kick-off SAVE is an acronym which have built this country. “Students interested in getting event for Pride Month, the stands for providing Support, To be a black girl is involved can join one of our many Beach Pride Parade, the Miami Gay committees. Pride this year is April Awareness, Visibility, and and Lesbian Film Festival, and AIDS to be magic in human 9, only a few short months away and Education Walk Miami. All of these events span form. I’ve always been we need all the help we can get,” Gisela Vega throughout the month of April and can said Gisela Vega, associate director Associate Director be RSVP’d on the initiative’s website. aware and proud of my of FIU’s Multicultural Programs and Multicultural Programs and Services The LGBTQA+ initiatives will also history, my struggle and Services. be hosting the Lavender Graduation the skin I’m in. Black to One particular event, LGBTQA+ at MMC on April 24, celebrating Meeting of the Minds, was held for the LGBTQA+ students and their me is the most beautiful first time this semester on Jan.27. academic achievements. Last semester thing in the world. I “‘Meeting of the Minds’ is the first FCPC is where Gay Straight Alliances there was a total of seven students ever LGBTQA+ Meeting of the Minds and LGBTQA+ student leaders from who were honored with lavender am black excellence, I for our professional and full time across the state who attend other medallions. am powerful and I am faculty and staff in the Miami Area. Universities and Colleges come “Our main goal is to continue grateful for my history. The Meeting of the Minds focused on together for a weekend of sharing, providing programs that SAVE our bringing together LGBTQA+ to share programs, workshop and networking. LGBTQA+ students. SAVE is an what’s happening on their campus and If students are interested in going, they acronym which stands for providing Cayla Bush brainstorm ways in which we can should apply soon. We are hoping to Support, Awareness, Visibility, and Senior best meet the needs of our LGBTQA take a delegation of 15.” Education,” Vega said. Broadcast Media and students,” explained Vega. Also, from Jan. 25 through March Communication Arts The Florida Collegiate Pride 23, multiple 3D Series will be held BSU hosts month-long celebration of ‘black culture’

BSU, PAGE 2 events every day in achievements of black February such as opening people from around the Other events include and closing ceremonies, world; strive to elevate us “Tendaji” which is an a resource fair as well as spiritually, morally and end of the year banquet a speech by our special intellectually, on issues where the union’s guest Issa Rae,” said of race, politics, social accomplishments are Watts. reform, community and recognized, awards are Besides all the special serve as liaison between given out and a new events for February, every the minority students board is introduced. summer BSU celebrates of the African Diaspora BSU also allows students Juneteenth with Miami and Florida International to demonstrate their Gardens in conjunction University,” said Marissa talents and compete for with different community Lucchesi BSU Assistant scholarships. partners in schools and Director. February is a special organizations, and during BSU invites students month for BSU because spring they celebrate of all races to take on the it will bring the FIU Black Arts week inviting social and educational community together to multiple community advantages that the enjoy and appreciate what leaders to meet with university has to offer. the black community has students and participate It is an open space to offer. in events and general dedicated for students “We will reach out body meetings. to achieve academic to different university “This union will success, create social departments and campus seek to proliferate the networks and exchange partners to hold different historical and present day cultural experiences. PantherNOW.com SPORTS Panther Press – Monday, February 6, 2017 7

FOOTBALL Football team welcomes 20 high school athletes PETER HOLLAND, JR. But sometimes as you manage the roster Staff Writer of your team, you’ve got to look at who you got that will graduate next year and Head Coach has brought who will graduate in two years because in 20 signees in his first recruiting class you have guys in the pipeline.” of 2017 on National Signing Day and is Coach Davis also mentioned what looking forward to working with them in stood out to him in his recruiting class is his first season at FIU. the size and speed of the players that made “Without a doubt, National Signing the former Miami Hurricanes head coach Day is the lifeblood of your program,” excited to work with. Half of his signees said Davis. “Our assistant coaches are at least 6’3 and weighs over 200 lbs. did a fabulous job. They got out in a Davis made it clear he wants to elevate six-week period of time and basically the football program into new heights so built relationships that takes a year or the team can compete at a high level. more than a year to build with the student “We got bigger and we got faster,” said athletes, the parents, high school coaches Davis. “One of the things we talked about and guidance counselors. So I think our during our recruiting meeting with our assistant coaches did a fabulous job.” assistant coaches is that we truly needed Davis not only focused on the in-state to upgrade the speed of the football team players, but he also wanted to make sure and the size of the football team.” that his team has depth for next season and With the 20 commits who signed to believes that each player would have the play for FIU, the Panthers are ranked No. opportunity to contribute right away when 3 in recruiting in Conference USA and No. they step foot on campus. 78 in the country, according to 247sports. On offense, Davis signed three com. offensive linemen, two running backs, Davis and his staff took advantage in three wide receivers and a quarterback. On bringing in local talents, despite Florida defense he signed four defensive linemen, being a competitive market for all schools two linebackers and three defensive backs, recruiting within the state. along with two players who are listed as Among the athletes recruited, 15 of athletes, where they could play multiple them are from Miami-Dade County, positions. Broward County and Palm Beach County. “The thing I like about this class is Two have already enrolled on campus this that every single position on the football semester and are participating in team team we touched,” said Davis. “When activities. our staff came together in December, we The Panthers finished their 2016 season Peter Holland/Panther Press looked at the teams we inherited, we said 4-8 (4-3 in C-USA), prior to Davis’ hiring. Head Coach Butch Davis speaks about plans for first FIU recruiting class on National ‘OK, what is the best way to maybe have They will be back on the field on Mar. 7 Signing Day. players that make an immediate impact?’ for the start of spring practice.

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Hitesh Goswami/Panther Press Senior guard Donte McGill before shooting for two against FAU. Top: Senior guard and forward Janka Hegedus muscles her way to the rim. Bottom: Redshirt-sophomore guard Kiandre’a Pound attempts to shoot for two. The Panthers lost to Old Dominion University 64-85 on Feb. 2.

MEN’S BASKETBALL Panther preview: Basketball team prepares for Rice seen many home court victories Senior guards Donte McGill the three-point range. “Obviously when we miss JASMINE CASIMIR this season as they are 5-6 at and Eric Nottage have been Koulechov must be contained shots, they would push the Asst. Sports Director home. depended on heavily as they in order for FIU to win their sixth basketball and we’d get on The Panthers are averaging are averaging double digits in home game of the season. defense late, so it’s something The Panthers look to clinch 69.9 points per game on 45 scoring. McGill is leading in The last time these two teams that we have to work on moving their second conference win at percent shooting, while shooting scoring with 19 points per game. met, the Panthers fell short to the forward,” said Evans. home as they prepare for their just over 30 percent from the The Owls have three starters Owls in an 86-70 loss on Feb. 20, The Panthers will host Rice 11th conference USA matchup three-point line. The Owls are averaging double digits in 2016. University on Thursday Feb. 9. against the Rice University Owls. averaging 81.4 points per contest scoring. Redshirt junior Egor Head coach Anthony Evans Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. The Owls come into the on 47.7 percent shooting, while Koulechov is averaging 19 points believes that the turnover matchup with a 5-4 record on the shooting 40.2 percent from the a game, shooting 50.5 percent transition is the biggest problem road, but the Panthers have not three-point line. from the field and 51 percent from for his team.