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The Beacon, August 27, 2014 Florida International University Florida International University FIU Digital Commons The aP nther Press (formerly The Beacon) Special Collections and University Archives 8-27-2014 The Beacon, August 27, 2014 Florida International University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/student_newspaper Recommended Citation Florida International University, "The Beacon, August 27, 2014" (2014). The Panther Press (formerly The Beacon). 783. https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/student_newspaper/783 This work is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections and University Archives at FIU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aP nther Press (formerly The Beacon) by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 26, Issue 8 fiusm.com Wednesday, August 27, 2014 ‘NO RACIST POLICE’ Miami protesters rally for Ferguson LEFT: Protesters rallied at the Torch of Friendship in Downtown Miami on Sunday Aug. 24, for a demonstration supporting the on-going situation in Ferguson, Missouri where a white police officer shot an unarmed black teen, Michael Brown. BELOW: Protesters in Ferguson, Missouri believe police brutality and racism have reached unacceptable levels after the shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown. SEE FERGUSON OPINION, PAGE 3 BRYAN PALACIO/THE BEACON cars watched carefully from “No justice, no peace. No BRYAN PALACIO across the street. racist police,” was among many Ass. News Director “Hands down, don’t shoot,” of the crowd favorites. [email protected] screamed a group of protesters Overall it was a very peaceful with their arms raised to the sky, demonstration. Bystanders Monday morning was the first making sure their homemade would frequently stop and take day of college for thousands of signs were clearly visible to pictures and videos, very often scheduled freshmen— but one of on-coming traffic. engaging in talks with many of them, it was his funeral instead. Among the group of the participants. Protesters rallied at the Torch participants was Gordon “We want to show our support of Friendship in Downtown Kingston, senior history major in a real way,” said David Miami on Sunday Aug. 24, for and president of the Florida O’Connor, member of the One a demonstration supporting the Student Union at the University. Struggle, an anti-capitalist and on-going situation in Ferguson, “At the end of the day we anti-imperialist initiative, which Missouri where a white police really do have power,” said helped plan the event along with officer shot an unarmed black Kingston. “Us as students, as other organizations such as the teen, Michael Brown, who was people, as human beings, we all People’s Opposition, an anti-war scheduled to attend Vatterott have power. We need to exert group. College. this power to make a free, just “We want to stop black death. In Ferguson, daily non-violent society.” We want to stop unjustified black protests transform into nightly The rally started at 4 p.m. death by the cops. It happens CLINTON WALKER/THE BEACON clashes with police armed with attendees lining up the side time and again and it shouldn’t them as a group. It even included good old-fashion assembly. with riot gear and militarized of Biscayne Boulevard. Signs happen.” one protester who used the About two hours in, the event weaponry. In Miami, signs and banners were waved at cars The demonstration also opportunity to read an essay she winded down when a group of filled the sidewalk where the slowly creeping by, and bull included a speech segment where wrote while being there. After three protesters started to get into organizers assembled to spread horns blared with the sounds of a few participants took the time firing up the troops, it was back their message, while six police chants and demands. to address everyone and thank to the sidewalk for some more SEE FERGUSON, PAGE 2 Week of Welcome sparks insight on fire safety ADRIAN SUAREZ AVILA part of the Week of Welcome series. sity Apartments, as previously reported. answer questions. Staff Writer “We are doing a whole ‘declassified’ The new fire-extinguishing device Tellez will be offering ten tips for [email protected] section, as you’ll see throughout the year,” will attach to the underside of the vent students to avoid the “freshman 15;” said SGC-MMC deputy chief of staff, hood above a stove. In the case that a the term refers to the weight gain new Living on campus his freshman year, Victoria Junkins. “We’ll be pin-pointing fire is produced, a fuse will be triggered, students often experience. Among these Gordon Kingston was tired of being things that we think students need to know releasing a powder that will terminate the tips are reminders to not avoid carbohy- woken up by fire drills. since [some] are by themselves for the flames. drates and eat in moderation. “They would have fire drills at three first time.” “If a student is distracted while cooking Although keeping weight off is a in the morning,” said Kingston, a senior University Safety Officer Wilfredo a meal, then a fire may be produced,” concern, finding something to eat is just history major. “If they [had information Alvarez will be one of various presenters said Alvarez. “This new device keeps the as important to some students. sessions on fire safety] and didn’t wake us at the event, highlighting dos and don’ts damage down to a minimum.” “The options at Fresh Foods [are] not up in the morning, that would have been of fire safety, and conducting a demonstra- The Week of Welcome info session will that great,” said Kingston. “The other nice.” tion for a fire prevention system that has also include a segment on nutrition. restaurants have healthier stuff, but they In an effort to inform students about been installed recently in all cooking units Sahar Ajabshir, a graduate senator and [are] more expensive.” important issues, the Student Government of residence halls carrying stovetops. PhD student in dietetics and nutrition, Ajabshir has something to say about it. Council at Modesto A. Maidique Campus According to Alvarez, last year the along with Christine Tellez, registered will be hosting an event tailored to address University experienced three fire inci- dietician for Student Health Services, SEE WELCOME WEEK, PAGE 2 both fire safety and nutrition on campus as dents: two in Parkview and one in Univer- will offer nutrition advice to students and 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, August 27, 2014 NEWS fiusm.com NATION & WORLD Ferguson rally shows tension BRIEFS with police and protesters American writer held by FERGUSON, PAGE 1 That’s all organizers needed to call it a day. Acknowledging the Syrian militants freed after a heated exchange with the police. Us as students, as people, as turmoil between protesters and police nearly 2 years The protestors, wearing Guy human beings, we all have in Ferguson, they wanted to distance Fawkes masks, walked out onto power. themselves from the altercation as the three protesters continued their Al-Qaida’s Syrian affiliate on Sunday the street blocking traffic holding Gordon KIngston, rally across the street. unexpectedly freed an American writer from a banner that read “Anonymous Junior “Everyone be safe and don’t do nearly two years of captivity after secret inter- Miami,” referencing the hacker- History anything stupid,” were the final national negotiations for his release that were activist group known for its words the organizers directed apparently led by Qatar. The Nusra Front may politically based cyber-attacks on towards the crowd. have freed Peter Theo Curtis as a gesture to government, religious, and corporate cruisers, which were parked on the distinguish itself from its more reviled rival, websites. far right lane of the street, were the Islamic State, which declared a caliphate They argued that the police illegally blocking traffic. on the huge parts of Syria and Iraq that it has overrun in offensives marked by mass execu- tions and other atrocities. University welcomes students 6.0 quake rattles Bay with tips on nutrition, fire safety Area, sending about 170 WELCOME WEEK, PAGE 1 people to hospitals “My eating habits were horrible,” available that students don’t know Ajabshir said. “I am a very good about,” said Junkins. “We want The little-known West Napa Fault shook Her portion will cover, among example of a person who modified students to gain more knowledge.” for about 20 seconds early Sunday, enough other topics, reading nutrition labels, her diet with time. And if I could do The event, which will be open to to leave the San Francisco Bay Area with its shopping smart in supermarkets, it, anybody can do it.” all registered University students free biggest earthquake in 25 years _ wrecking emotional eating, and the importance Student organizations, such as the of charge, will take place Thursday, historic wine country buildings, buckling of physical activity. Association of Graduate Students Aug. 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the streets, emptying store shelves, rupturing “[In all restaurants] they have of Dietetics and Nutrition and the MMC housing quad. gas and water lines, and sending about 170 healthier options,” said Ajabshir. Student Dietetics Association will Robeks Juice will be on-site to people to the hospital. The 6.0-magnitude “When you go to Subway, instead be tabling to answer questions and hand out smoothies and half wraps to earthquake, centered about six miles south of of adding a lot of meat, you can add distribute materials on nutrition those in attendance. Beach mats will the city of Napa.
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