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ROAR IT UP Homecoming Council prepares upcoming events

MELISSA BURGESS for Homecoming since For the Council, the Contributing Writer November of last year. most challenging part of [email protected] Homecoming consists of preparing for Homecoming everything from budgeting, was making sure to reach Students aren’t the getting sponsors, working the student body and only ones excited for with different vendors, picking the artists for Homecoming. So are the creating timelines, layouts Panthermonium, Panther planners. and coming up with ideas Prowl and Caribbean Fest. “This is the moment for every event, Ibarra “We do everything we have been working for, said. possible to make the and we are excited to see “Sometimes I like to students happy, meanwhile our hard work pay off. We think we can run a small staying within our budget. are also excited for the business because of Unfortunately, we can’t students who come out the actual tasks that we please everyone, and that to the events because we accomplish as a team. We is why we send our surveys have so much planned for work during our meetings. to every student so that Bryam Ricaurte/The Beacon them,” said Kelly Ibarra, There is never time to sit they can share with us their Roary hypes it up with the 2014 Homecoming Queen and King Sofia Sanchez and Homecoming Council and socialize,” said Jordan interest when it comes to Aaron Bethencourt at the Unleash The Crown! Court Pageant, which took place in the overall director. Thompson, the Rules and the artists he or she wants Graham Center Ballrooms on Monday, Oct. 19. The Homecoming Regulations Chair of the to see at every event,” Council has been preparing Homecoming Council. SEE COUNCIL, PAGE 2 University hosts third annual indigenous celebration

Other than indigenous students, all of anthropology in the Department of Global embracing roots and relations that come with SUDYEN NAVARRETE University students are welcomed to attend and Sociocultural Studies. indigenous tribes. According to Wiedman, Staff Writer and bring family and friends to participate as Wiedman, who has taught at the university the significance of the indigenous celebration [email protected] part of the crowd. for over 30 years, has been involved with and forum is to bring indigenous voices to the “By attending these events, students indigenous people for 10 years, since the University campus. The University’s Global Indigenous Group can bring their family and friends to see inter-tribal celebration. “We’re known by our Latin American and and Global Indigenous Forum are hosting the and learn about these tribes,” said Dennis The GIG and GIF will be presenting Caribbean studies, but most faculty studied third annual Indigenous Celebration to bring Wiedman, founding director of the Global the “Circle of Good Living,” which will the colonizers. Rarely has the indigenous and show cultural roots from indigenous Indigenous Forum and associate professor inform those who attend the event about tribes from other parts of the world. SEE CELEBRATION, PAGE 2 2 The Beacon – Thursday, October 22, 2015 NEWS fiusm.com NATION & WORLD Indigenous forums show BRIEFS worldwide cultural roots CELEBRATION, PAGE 1 alumni and member of the partnered up with the Apple Music is catching up to competitors after only advisory council of the GIF student-formed Indigenous four months been expressed,” he said. and Miccosukee indigenous, Committee, in charge of “This forum was established Apple Music already has 6.5 million paid subscribers, or about a will be presenting. recruiting students into to bring the voice of these third of the 20 million who pay for industry rival Spotify, after only “He will give a welcome the indigenous student people.” four months on the market, according to Apple Chief Executive Tim and will reflect upon his time group to try to create safe The event will consist Cook, who spoke at a conference Monday night. The company has as a student at the University environments. of different natives from 8.5 million additional customers using the service’s three-month trial from SJMC,” said Wiedman. “They’re working different tribes. Each one subscription. For comparison, music-streaming leader Spotify has 55 At the event, a Seminole together with University will present a piece of his or million people using its ad-supported free service, which has been indigenous will play his offices, admission and her roots to the people. around since 2008. flute, a Miccosukee will enrollment services in order “It isn’t a professional speak about environmental for us to be able to recruit Stabbed mayoral candidate’s win shows backing for performance or dance, efforts in the Everglades, the indigenous students,” said German refugee welcome they’re not doing it for Kuyayky will play songs of Wiedman. “It is important to money or entertainment. harmony and the Japanese recognize them as who they Before independent mayoral candidate Henriette Reker was This event helps bring Ainu will present life stories, are, welcome them, create a stabbed by a violently anti-immigrant constituent during a campaign awareness to FIU that there along with music and dance. place to gather and create a event Saturday, she was seen as just one of several possible winners in needs to be more indigenous “They will do storytelling, bond, to not feel lost.” the race to be mayor of Cologne. Now she’s being seen as an indicator recognition on campus, so music and dancing. We Part of their mission is to that German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s controversial open-arms faculty and students from will have presentations on help indigenous students get welcome of refugees has broad support among German voters. The indigenous heritage can feel documentaries that speak prepared and finish college suspect — described only as an out of work contractor — told police proud,” said Wiedman. about critical issues which for them to go back to their he was motivated to stab the candidate in the neck by the pro-refugee Students like Kathleen some tribes have been tribes as community leaders. position of both Reker and Merkel, who supported her candidacy. Devaney, a senior print through or are going through “We want to bring media major, showed support now,” said Vanessa Leon, indigenous people and Non-traditional students deserve better support systems for the event. treasurer for GIG and a express voices on campus,” “It sounds like the coordinator for the event. said Ernesto Benitez, a indigenous celebration Circle of Good Living, graduate student and vice Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates have some company. Today, will allow FIU students the message behind the president of the GIG. “We more than 1 in 5 working-age Americans is a college dropout. to learn the importance of event, will engage people have around 200 indigenous Unfortunately, most dropouts aren’t tech billionaires. Many are the preservation of land into learning the thoughts students on campus and, nontraditional students who leave school not because of academic and nature,” she said. “As and ways that indigenous with this event, we can bring concerns, but because of issues specific to their stage of life: a sick well as the opportunity to tribes see the earth. students who are interested family member, a job loss, a lack of family support or just the pure embrace cultural values from Chairs in the ballroom in celebrating and preserving shock of returning to school after a long hiatus. the state’s first and original will be used to form a circle. the indigenous heritage.” Floridians.” “Circle of Good Living The third annual The Quechuas tribe, from is a philosophy in tribes,” indigenous celebration will Bolivia, will be present at said Leon. “It is known in be held on Sunday, Oct. 25 the event, as well as Native TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE different languages based on in the GC ballrooms from 2 American tribes, including tribes. Everything is related p.m. to 5 p.m. the Iroquois, Seminoles, and in a circle, it’s a harmony that It’s free and open to Miccosukees. they have with the mother the public. “It’s a way to CLASSIFIEDS Ainu, a Japanese earth [and] we are trying to celebrate diversity and have indigenous tribe will also be engage the way these people people feel comfortable present. BUILDING A TEAM OF MOBILE APP DEVELOPERS lead their circles.” here, no matter what,” said Lee Tiger, a University The GIG and GIF also Wiedman. iOS /Android Platforms-Coding/Design PLEASE CALL 772-812-6665 IF INTERESTED Homecoming Council plans exciting events

COUNCIL, PAGE 1 does a really great job of organizing these exciting events.” Ibarra said. “It’s a really big responsibility on E-BOARD AND PRODUCTION STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Ibarra said that her job as overall their part, to organize events for 55,000 Modesto Maidique Campus: director of the Council can be stressful. students. It’s real life training, and not Editor in Chief Asst. Entertainment GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. “It can get a little stressful when you everyone gets the chance to say they were Sam Smith Director (305) 348-2709 oversee all of the Homecoming events, and a part of planning for the most important Christopher Rodriguez [email protected] a team of nearly 45 students. However, I event of the school year,” Arneson said. BBC Managing Editor Opinion Director love what I do. The people I work with, According to Ibarra and Alexandra Mosquera Biscayne Bay Campus: Erica Santiago my amazing team and advisors help me Thompson, Homecoming is family and Netzkarsch WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Photo Editor (305) 919-4722 with anything I need. As a team, we all that they feel comfort as a team. They said Production Manager [email protected] Jasmine Romero help each other and when someone feels that together, the Council is home away Francesca Rosario Fax: stressed, we make sure we stay positive from home. Copy Editors Asst. Production (305) 348-2712 and engaged.” “We spend so much time Eneida Bermudez manager Thompson said that what he loves most together, planning events, doing outings, Cayla Bush Editor-in-Chief: Sarah Medina (305) 348-1580 about Homecoming are the setbacks that having potlucks, working at all the events Horacio Lopez [email protected] take place during events. together and it brings out the FIU spirit Michelle Marchante News Director “They really test the abilities and within us,” Ibarra said. Adrian Salgado Advertising: skills of every Council member. These are She said that when Homecoming Camila Fernandez (305) 348-6994 Recruitment Director [email protected] the moments where Homecoming Council 2015 ends, it will be a bittersweet feeling Asst. News Directors India Ferguson members rise to the occasion and do what for the entire Council. Nicole Montero The Beacon is published on Mondays, Wednesdays we came to do. These are the moments that “We have become a family and Business Manager Krystal Pugh and Thursdays during the Fall and Spring semesters build the leaders that continue to carry have enjoyed working together, and we Charlie Grau and once a week during Summer B. One copy per Sports Director person. Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon the Homecoming tradition and rituals. actually look forward to every meeting and Alejandro Aguirre Director of Student is not responsible for the content of ads. Ad content These moments make Homecoming,” said spending time together. We will be excited Media is the sole responsibility of the company or vendor. Thompson. that our events have been a success and The Beacon is an editorially independent newspaper Asst. Sports Director Robert Jaross Eric Arneson, assistant vice president glad to have our life back, but at the same partially funded by student and services fees that are Jacob Spiwak Asst. Director of appropriated by student government. of Student Affairs said he loves working time, we will feel sad that Homecoming with the Homecoming Council. 2015 is over. It’s all the memories we Entertainment Student Media “It’s exciting to work with them. shared together that will continue to make Director Alfred Soto Homecoming is the most important time us the Homecoming family that we have Laura Gonzalez of the year, and the Homecoming Council become.” Contact Us Erica Santiago Opinion Director [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 3 fiusm.com Thursday, October 22, 2015 Racial profiling: product of human biases black people; almost thirty percent of tickets were issued Race is a social construct used during the times of HEATHER WILKINS to non-white ethnicities. colonialism and imperialism that were practiced by Contributing Writer Recently, Ahmed Mohamed, a black Muslim student, Spain, England and France. [email protected] was arrested because his homemade clock for a class Anthropologists at the time concluded that the most project went off during class and the teacher thought successful race was the white majority, but when they Racial profiling is common to hear on the news. In there was a bomb inside Ahmed’s backpack. analyzed skulls from African slaves and white colonials, most places, racial profiling happens when there is a Although the charges have been dropped, Ahmed is they were unable to fully determine which ones had the white majority. suing the school on racial profiling charges. white features. But in the city of Miami, white or any other The bikers in Tampa and Ahmed are not the only ones Given the fact that some of these demographics come non-Hispanic ethnicities are considered a minority and who have been profiled as being delinquents or suspected from as early as the Renaissance period, these ideals and subjected to racial profiling. terrorists. ancient studies of race have continuously influenced how For hundreds of years, we have been using old maps Two years ago, Kiera Wilmot was arrested after her we perceive each other on a large scale. and a model of what race is considered the elite. science experiment went wrong and caused an explosion The only problem is that some of these studies have In April 2015, the Tampa Police Department was at her local school. now led to mass racial profiling following the incident under investigation for racially profiling cyclists who She faced expulsion from the high school she was of Sept. 11. were non-white. currently attending, but transferred to another school We should all practice setting aside our differences The problem is that both white and non-white cyclists to finish up her remaining high school years after her and learning how to judge others not by their appearance, did the same things such as not wearing a helmet, but previous school gave her a ten day suspension. but by the content of their character. majority of citations for not wearing bike helmets went to ‘Lack of time’ mentality forces children to grow up faster MICHELLE MARCHANTE planning our lives but living it. The problem is that as we Staff Writer Is this anxiety something that age, that sense of urgency never [email protected] has been taught to us since birth leaves us, but continues to grow or is it a natural inborn tendency? with us. It seems that no matter where The answer is most likely a mix We waited impatiently to be in We’re destroying the joys of childhood. We’re you look, people are always in a of both. high school, then to become legal forcing them to speed up even if they’re rush and are never satisfied with It’s natural to find children adults, graduate and go on to a physically and mentally not ready for it. just living in the moment. wanting to be older than what university. We’re all guilty of it and to an they are, be it because they want Now we’re impatient to be 21, extent, it’s not a bad thing. It’s to get an M-rated video game to get an internship as early as good to have a goal and know the that their parents refuse to buy possible, graduate as quickly as steps needed to achieve it but we or to be a teenager and be an we can then find a job that will tend to forget that we’re not just independent adult. lead to another job. It never stops. they learn is so they can one day It’s like we’re waiting for enter a university. that moment when everything We have children who, at the GENERATION: MISUNDERSTOOD is going to be perfect for us and age of eight, are already thinking we’ll finally be able to sit back, about what university they need relax and enjoy it, but that’s to go to, we have young children never going to happen. dressing as if they’re teens and Something will come up, we have pre-teens dressing as if that’s just the way life is, but we they’re in their twenties. need to learn how to take it with We have campaigns to stop stride and find time to enjoy the sexualizing women but by simple pleasures life offers us. making copycat clothes of teen Think about your best and adult outfits for younger childhood memories. They’re children, we’re only promoting the best because you actually it. enjoyed the moment. Clothes don’t make the You weren’t worrying about woman, but it does affect how the future. she and others perceive her, and It wasn’t the time for that by letting young girls imitate and this is what our society is outfits that look like they came forgetting, that there is a time right out of a Teen Vogue issue, and place for everything. we’re telling them that they can’t The effects are easy to see, enjoy their youth, we’re telling just look at what your younger them to be sexy and we’re telling siblings, cousins and nieces are them to grow up immediately. wearing. We’re destroying the joys Why does it look so familiar? of childhood. We’re forcing Perhaps it’s identical to an them to speed up even if they’re outfit you have in your closet. physically and mentally not This is because of the “lack of ready for it. time” society has inflicted upon Let them enjoy being kids. As itself. Children can’t be children adults, we need to remember that anymore. while planning our life is great, Since they enter pre-k, every we also need to live it.

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Brian Trujillo/The Beacon Wide receiver Anthony Jones at the game against the University of Texas at El Paso Oct. 10 at the FIU Ocean Bank Field. The next home game will be against Old Dominion on Oct. 24.

The Panthers line up in preparation for an offensive play. The University takes on Old Dominion University this Saturday, Oct. 24, for the 2015 Homecoming game.

Megan Tait/The Beacon ‘Hard fought’ Homecoming win expected for Panthers Tight ends Jonnu Smith and Ya’Keem Griner go up against the North Carolina Central FIU has been competing Carolina at Charlotte 49ers by a score of 37-34 center since 2013 last week (365 passing yards University Eagles on Saturday, Sept. 19. JAKE’S TAKES in a lot of important last week, but overall they haven’t looked all and four touchdowns). Agile quarterbacks games that play a big that good this year. The Monarchs’ struggles have given the FIU defense fits in the past, part in determining their make them a good opponent for FIU to play in so they’ll have to be on their toes to combat postseason fate. Now, their homecoming game in which the Panthers Washington’s ability to run. Tight ends named the importance of their desperately need a win. The one aspect of Washington’s game remaining games is very FIU opened as a 14.5 point favorite to that can really benefit FIU is his relative simple; win three out of the defeat the Monarchs, which is similar to the inexperience. Despite being a redshirt junior, JACOB SPIWAK next five games and they opening line before their 52-12 rout of the ODU’s last game against Charlotte was players to watch might make a bowl game, win four out of five University of Texas at El Paso a couple weeks Washington’s first collegiate appearance at and they’re guaranteed a bowl bid. ago. I’m sure every FIU fan would love for quarterback in two years, and even then he had PETER HOLLAND JR. a breakout season in his Central Florida with four With the last two games being against a repeat of the Panthers’ performance against only attempted 31 passes in his career. Contributing Writer sophomore year, is having catches for 55 yards which the best teams in Conference USA (Marshall the Miners, but that won’t be nearly as easy He started all 12 of the Monarchs’ games [email protected] an off season, with only 26 helped sealed their win with University and Western Kentucky University), against ODU. in 2014 as a receiver, but there is a huge catches for 214 yards and a touchdown, which was a they essentially need to win each of their next Despite the fact that they’ve struggled difference between lining up as a receiver The 2015 midseason two touchdowns. What’s tipped catch. three games. and the betting line is almost exactly the and leading the offense as quarterback. FIU’s watch list for the John giving him more notoriety He had a career high seven That brings us to this weekend, when the same, ODU isn’t even close to being as bad experienced defenders will have to make Mackey Award, the highest this season is having at least catches for 64 yards and one Panthers (3-4, 1-2) will host the Monarchs as UTEP. Their new dual threat quarterback Washington uncomfortable in the pocket and award for collegiate tight one catch for 31 consecutive touchdown against Louisiana of Old Dominion University (3-3, 1-1) on David Washington, who converted to a wide force him to make mistakes. ends, was recently released games, including two for a Tech University. Saturday, Oct. 19. ODU came back from a receiver last season and is now playing QB As ODU’s quarterback tries to get more and features two University touchdown. Both FIU and University late deficit to defeat the University of North again, looked incredible in his first game under settled in, FIU’s quarterback continues to athletes. His season high is six of Florida are the only schools Wednesday, Oct. 13, catches for 42 yards. He is to have two two tight ends to Scoring junior Jonnu Smith, who also ranked number two in be on the Mackey Award Points per game: 27.6 was on the Mackey Award catches (126) and number midseason watch list. Points off turnovers: 47 preseason watch list, and two in career receiving yards The semi-finalists will be senior Ya’keem Griner were (1289) among all tight ends announced Monday, Nov. First Downs announced as members of the who have played at FIU, 16, and the finalists will Rushing: 27.6 midseason watch list. according to FIUSports.com. be announced on Tuesday, Passing: 47 The Panther’s offense Griner is having a Nov. 24. The recipient Penalty: 12 includes a two tight end set surprising senior season, will be announced live on Rushing Yardage involving both Griner and recording 21 catches for 225 Wednesday, Dec. 9, during Yards gained: 961 Smith lining up on opposite and two touchdowns. He the Home Depot College Rushing attempts: 223 ends. made his mark in the first Football Awards’ Red Carpet Average per game: 122.3 Smith, despite having game against University of Show on ESPNU. TDs Rushing: 9 FIU Offesnive Statistics SPORTS fiusm.com 5

Linebacker fills in, makes crucial plays

PETER HOLLAND JR. sweaters and sweat Contributing Writer pants right now,” said [email protected] the sports management & recreation major. “It The Panthers’ seems like the heat is defense took a huge at its peak in the early blow earlier in the October in which is season when they very surprising.” lost their two starting Since the beginning linebackers junior of October, the Trayvon Williams 6-foot-1 230 pounder and senior Davison has stepped up to Colimon. the starting inside To fill the void, linebacker role after University of Williams went down. Minnesota transfer In the last three games ephete Matilus has as a starter, he finished stepped up and become with the total of 26 one of FIU’s leading tackles, two tackles tacklers over the last for loss, and one sack. three games. For two games straight During his career (against University at Minnesota, the of Massachusetts Delray Beach, Fla. Amherst and native contributed University of Texas at in many ways as a El Paso) he lead the Golden Gopher a year Panthers in tackles. after he redshirted in Matilus said Head 2011. In the 21 games Coach Ron Turner he played, he saw the brought him in to field as a linebacker, contribute. fullback on offense, “Anytime I get a and majority on special chance to get out there teams. with the guys with a “It’s obviously a great front four and big transition not only the other linebackers Brian Trujillo/The Beacon playing in the Big Ten complimenting me to Conference-USA, and the secondary; The Panthers line up in preparation for an offensive play. The University takes on Old Dominion University this Saturday, Oct. 24, for the 2015 Homecoming game. but the weather, it’s always great for timing, and speed, anyone who can step in ” said the senior on can find success with choosing to return to those guys out there,” ‘Hard fought’ Homecoming win expected for Panthers his home state to play. he said. “But it’s not much Now the Panthers, center since 2013 last week (365 passing yards look more poised as the season goes on. That’s much easier said than done, different, you’re still with a 3-4 record, are and four touchdowns). Agile quarterbacks Sophomore Alex McGough has put together however. ODU is just as hungry as FIU, playing football, it’s focusing on getting have given the FIU defense fits in the past, a tremendous season with 14 touchdowns coming off a thrilling come-from-behind still 11 on 11, everyone bowl eligible for the so they’ll have to be on their toes to combat (matching his total from a season ago) and just victory and fighting for a potential bowl game flying around to the first time under Head Washington’s ability to run. three interceptions. with the same intensity as the Panthers. With ball to make plays.” Coach Ron Turner. The one aspect of Washington’s game McGough has dealt with inconsistent each team sitting at three wins, neither can Playing college They play Saturday that can really benefit FIU is his relative offensive line play and recently a lot of afford a loss, which means we’ll see some football is pretty tough on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. inexperience. Despite being a redshirt junior, dropped passes from his receivers, but he’s hard fought football when these teams take the in any climates or against Old Dominion ODU’s last game against Charlotte was powered through that and led this FIU offense field on Saturday night. regions, but playing up University. Washington’s first collegiate appearance at to a moderate deal of success. Prediction: FIU defeats ODU 35-17. The north like Minnesota There is still quarterback in two years, and even then he had McGough and sophomore running back atmosphere at FIU Stadium will be electric for where the middle of no current update only attempted 31 passes in his career. Alex Gardner have undoubtedly become the homecoming, and I think a hungry Panthers fall feels as if it’s the on starting middle He started all 12 of the Monarchs’ games two main playmakers on this offense, with team will thrive off that energy. They should beginning of winter. linebacker Williams, in 2014 as a receiver, but there is a huge tight ends Jonnu Smith and Ya’Keem Griner quite frankly be better than ODU on both sides Imagine what the which could mean difference between lining up as a receiver (whose status is uncertain after injuring his of the ball, which is why I’m picking FIU to Delray Beach native Matilus will start in and leading the offense as quarterback. FIU’s foot last week) and wide receiver Thomas keep their bowl hopes alive and trounce the has to go through. his replacement for experienced defenders will have to make Owens also making their fair share of big Monarchs. “Around this the fourth consecutive Washington uncomfortable in the pocket and plays. If FIU can get their best players going “Jake’s Takes” offers commentary on the time we probably game. force him to make mistakes. and move the ball down the field with the University football team with predictions or be wearing hoodies, As ODU’s quarterback tries to get more same effectiveness they’ve had as of late, they recaps of gameplay. For commentary, email settled in, FIU’s quarterback continues to could make short work of ODU. Jacob at [email protected].

Penalities - Yards Scoring Penalities - Yards Average per game: 54.7 Points per game: 20 Average per game: 40.8 Passing Yardage Points off turnovers: 17 Passing Yardage Comp-Att-Int: 169-272-3 First Downs Comp-Att-Int: 96-188-6 Average per game: 255.9 Rushing: 51 Average per game: 176.3 TDs passing: 15 Passing: 45 TDs passing: 7 Touchdowns Scored Penalty: 9 Touchdowns Scored For the season: 25 Rushing Yardage For the season: 15 Total offense Yards gained: 1047 Total offense Total plays: 961 Rushing attempts: 216 Total plays: 404 Average per play: 223 Average per game: 150.8 Average per play: 4.9 Average per game: 122.3 TDs Rushing: 8 ODU Offesnive Statistics Average per game: 327.2 Contact Us Laura Gonzalez Entertainment Director [email protected] LIFE! The Beacon – 6 fiusm.com Thursday, October 22, 2015

PANTHERS GOT NO TYPE

Carl-Frederick Francois/ The Beacon American hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, made of brothers Khalif “Swae Lee” Brown (right) and Aaquil “Slim Jxmmi” Brown (left) perform at Panthermonium Sunday, Oct. 18.

Carl-Frederick Francois/ The Beacon Flosstradamus, a hip-hop and trap duo composed of Chicago DJs J2K and Autobot on stage at the Homecoming concert Panthermonium at the FIU Stadium.

Homecoming court contestants Upcoming perform at ‘Unleash the Crown’ Homecoming ENEIDA BERMUDEZ then also the pageant.” singing and spoken word homecoming court Staff Writer The categories of to voice impersonations pageant served as an eneida.bermudez@fiusm. the homecoming court and dueling with light excellent representation com consist of duchess, duke, sabers. The talent portion of the student body and events at BBC 20’s so one can expect princess, prince, queen was also an opportunity the University’s “Worlds LAURA GONZALEZ students to come dressed in “Unleash the and king. Contestants for contestants to show Ahead” philosophy. Entertainment Director their finest Gatsby-esque Crown”, FIU’s annual for every category off their school spirit. “I think someone that [email protected] attire and ready for a night homecoming court had the opportunity “My favorite part is well-rounded and has of dancing. Additionally, the pageant, was held to participate in the was the talent portion of FIU spirit… passion While homecoming week Homecoming Princess and on Monday, Oct. 19. different aspects of the the pageant. I’m really for extracurricular life, is always seen as an MMC Prince will be announced at Some of FIU’s best and pageant. passionate about spoken and the desire to inspire event, BBC has its own lineup the party. brightest performed In the first round, each word. I’ve written others,” said judge of entertainment. BBC events “Well I’m excited to see talents on stage while contestant shared their spoken word since I was Melissa Pozo on what focus on community building, what’s to come. I guess you showcasing their panther favorite FIU memory really young. So being makes a good candidate and feature a wide range of can say the panthers are pride. with the audience. In able to do that, a talent for homecoming court. interests. celebrating it as ROARing that I love… was just Pozo works at the Caribbean Fest, which took twenties,” said Gabriel so fulfilling and felt so President’s Office. place on Tuesday, Oct. 20 Miranda, an international great.” said Kassandra The Homecoming allowed students to celebrate relations major. Banko, homecoming Duke and Homecoming Caribbean culture, music Homecoming week wraps My favorite part was the talent portion of princess finalist and Duchess were and food, and today has back up with its biggest event of the pageant. I’m really passionate about communication arts announced at the end of to back events with Rory’s the week, the Homecoming spoken word. I’ve written spoken word major. the pageant. In addition, Birthday Extravaganza to Parade and Game which take since I was really young. So being able to The third round was the finalists for prince, start off the morning and place at 3 p.m. in lot 3 and do that, a talent that I love… was just so comprised of an FIU princess, king and queen the Panther’s Got Talent 6 p.m. in the FIU Stadium trivia question, followed were announced. Homecoming event to end fulfilling and felt so great. respectively. by each contestant The Homecoming the night on MMC. The BBC will offer explaining why they Prince and Homecoming celebration will take place in transportation to these events Kassandra Banko wanted to win their Princess will be Panther Square from 11 a.m. which take place in MMC Homecoming Princess Finalist respective title. announced at LXV to 2 p.m. so students who previously Communication Arts Major This round can be Lounge, taking place on “Rory’s birthday is would have had trouble intimidating for many Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. important because he’s the getting there will not miss it. contestants. Current in Kovens Conference image of FIU, he makes “It just inspires my heart to Sofia Prieto, Court addition to sharing their homecoming princess Center at the Biscayne panthers proud to celebrate know that FIU has put forth Affairs Chair for the favorite FIU memory, Mary Corbin shared Bay Campus. his birthday. Rory deserves so much effort to really bring Homecoming Council, the contestants for king words of advice. “Speak Homecoming King to enjoy it!” said Santiago its students together through explained the process and queen gave a short from the heart… just and Homecoming Queen Guzman, an asian studies music and celebration. It’s that each contestant has introduction. tell your story and show will be announced major. a fun way to have some to go through. “First, In the second them who you are.” at halftime of FIU’s The week ends with LXV school spirit and get involved you have to go through round, every contestant Much like FIU’s homecoming football Lounge Homecoming Dance in festivities with fellow an interview and then showcased their talents. diverse student game against Old at 7 p.m. in the Koven’s students.” said Eric Watt, an you have to go through The talents showcased population, the Dominion, starting at 6 Conference Center. This English major. the voting that the were extremely diverse. contestants who p.m. in the Ocean Bank year’s theme is the roaring student body elects… Talents ranged from participated in the Field at FIU Stadium. fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Thursday, October 22, 2015 7 What it takes to make a good dinosaur

DAMIAN GORDON Blood” as Ramsey and A.J. Buckley from “CSI:NY” as Nash. Bakshi says “It’s possible… if a director like Pete Sohn says Contributing Writer Pixar artist Sanjay Bakshi took a break from working on ‘I want to tell this story about the wilderness and a river’, [email protected] “Good Dinosaur” to talk about the upcoming film, studio and we’re all scrambling to be able to develop the technologies to more. Bakshi has worked on “The Incredibles”, “Up”, and make that movie.” “The Good Dinosaur” is Pixar’s latest release and it’s “Toy Story 3” among numerous other Pixar projects. Bakshi continued, “So if a director said, ‘I wanna do this looking to push the technical boundaries of what animated Like most movies, the ideas behind Pixar projects change story and the best way to do it is in 2D,’ then we would react films are capable of. from inception to movie completion. and try to help that person tell that story.” The film’s premise revolves around a world where Earth ”Story changes so much over any production. The nugget Pixar released “Inside Out” earlier this year. Movies like was never hit by an asteroid and dinosaurs never went of the idea, the boy and dog story was there at the beginning. “Inside Out” are considered a large risk for the studio. This extinct. A young dinosaur named Arlo falls into a river and is We explored a lot of different ideas, at one point it was more was a high-concept film that turned out to be a critical and separated from his family after an incident in which he loses of a western,” Bakshi said. financial success. If movies like these continue to succeed, his father. Arlo meets a cave boy named Spot along the way. With the evolution of technology comes the evolution of future films like them have better chance of being green lit. They team up to find their way back home to Clawed Tooth cinematic art. Bakshi used the Maya 3D program when he “It’s a different type of movie. A lot of animated movies Mountain. first entered the industry. He built upon the knowledge and have a lot of dialogue and are kinda shot the same way. This The “swept away” river scene alone is 17 terabytes. That utilizes it today. movie doesn’t have tons of dialogue it’s very cinematic, its is more than all of “Cars 2” and 10 times the amount of what “A big part of my job is actually listening to people and observational. I hope that it’s successful just so somebody was used to make Monsters University. The rivers are not working with people, so that’s something you have to learn. It else gets a chance to try to make an animated movie in a only a spectacle to look at, but they also serve as a parallel didn’t come naturally for me to collaborate with people. I feel different way,” Bakshi said. between Arlo and Spot’s relationship as the story progresses. like I’m always getting better at that.” “The Good Dinosaur” comes out Nov. 25 and is expected Some notable voice talent for the movie features Sam The studio is well known for it’s 3D-animated films. On to live up to Pixar’s successful legacy. Elliot from “Up in the Air” as Butch, Anna Paquin from “True the subject of if Pixar would ever do a full length 2D film, Neon Indian channels 80’s revivalism DAVID SANABRIA song! One more song!” The man had spoken. Indian bridge, starring a whacked-out synth singing, particularly in his use of falsetto. Contributing Writer The show was over. and spacey effects. Sonic bits are embedded Neon Indian channels “The Wall”-era [email protected] The fans seemed understanding. It was not in the song, giving “Annie” an alluring Pink Floyd in “Baby’s Eyes.” The glitzy his fault. He tried to put on a good show and character. guitars sound similar to the psych-rock Oct. 9 was the beginning of the iii Points did not let the faulty equipment deter him. Palomo’s voice sounds reminiscent of legends. They may be a huge influence on festival in Miami. Booked for 12:45 a.m. was Until his return, we can all enjoy “VEGA the 80s in “The Glitzy Hive”. Here, he Palomo. Even the reverb on his vocals is band Neon Indian. INTL.” uses an effect that mimics old analog audio reminiscent of Roger Waters. At the beginning of the show, Palomo After a five-year break from releasing recordings. The synthesizer adds to the aged This album is heavily influenced by 80s made stated that his new, highly anticipated albums, Palomo’s third album is a slight effect with its old-school sounds and melody. music more so than Palomo’s previous two album “VEGA INTL. Night School” was departure from his quirky, spontaneous Palomo brings back big hair, roller discos albums. Falsettos, new wave synths and scheduled for release on the Oct. 16. He then predecessors. His songs sound well-planned and mirrored table-tops with “Slumlord.” upbeat percussion are present in every song. announced that his set would mostly consist and structured in this album. With clear vocals, he draws influence from Diehard fans will not be disappointed, of new songs, followed by a disclaimer that Chillwave, the 80’s revivalist genre he is his personal favorites. One notable influence and new fans will be entranced. Neon Indian he would perform despite various technical associated with, is not the music of choice for is Prince. Prince seems to be present in his brings life to chillwave. problems. present-day music listeners. Knowing this, it During the show, Palomo’s voice and his is evident that Palomo is transitional to more bandmates’ instruments were barely heard. traditional songwriting. The set was cut short. Before being pulled off Intro “Hit Parade” is followed by the first stage, he proclaimed, “We’re sorry Miami. single “Annie.” The guitar’s reggae groove We’ll be back.” moves the song along while Palomo tells What followed was his unceremonious Annie not to “run away [where] I can’t find walk backstage and chants of “One more you.” It is an upbeat song with a classic Neon

HOMECOMING’S HOT TICKETS Homecoming Week: Panther’s Got Talent Panther’s Got Talent is a student showcase where anyone from FIU can come and show off their talents. The show will take place in the FIU arena. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show itself will begin at 6 p.m. Students only need a valid FIU One Card. Homecoming Week: LXV Lounge On Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. Homecoming continues with a roaring twenties themed night of dancing and food where the Homecoming Princess and Prince will be named. Homecoming Parade and Football Game On Saturday, Oct. 24 Homecoming wraps up with the parade and football game all focusing on bringing in as much Panther pride as possible from the student body as well as the faculty. The parade begins at 3:30 p.m. and the football game, which is FIU versus Old Dominion, will take place at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium.

2015 HOMECOMING TAILGATING

To secure a space within designated Tailgating Lots and Trails, reservations must be made in advance with a $10 refundable reservation fee. Notice of cancellation is required 48 hours prior to game kick-off. Non-compliance will result in the full charge of the reservation fee.

Tailgating without reservations will be allowed, but will be on a first-come, first- served basis and dependent on lot/trail availability.

Tailgating is not allowed in parking garages at any time; kegs, glass containers or beer funnels are not authorized on campus.

All designated Tailgating Lots and Trails will be accessible from 8 a.m. until two hours following the conclusion of the game or midnight (whichever comes first).

Tailgating lots open: 8 a.m. Open-container waiver starts: noon Tailgating ends: 5:15 p.m. Game kickoff: 6 p.m. Contact Us Alexandra Mosquera Netzkarsch BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Thursday, October 22, 2015 A fiusm.com B ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

Brian Trujillo/The Beacon Tight End Jonnu Smith during the game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners Saturday, Oct. 10 at the FIU Ocean Bank Field. Victory is ours: swimming remains undefeated STROKES FIU, known team was against the runner-up from FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus to show the world exactly what reveling in the weekend’s sweep more widely for last seasons C-USA and moved to the swimming Sweetwater has to offer. It was a for long, as it will be followed by as F-I-Who, championship, and a team that and diving team’s second home close meet throughout, with the what Horner likes to call “Peak won’t be known is still seen as their closest and primary practice facility, score getting as close as 70-61 in Week”, which is the team’s as anything competition, Rice University. Gulliver Preparatory School. favor of the Panthers. After FIU highest concentration of training short of “The The Panthers proved why they’re The Panthers dealt with took the lead in the first event, in one week all season. Queens of South conference champs by winning Florida Atlantic in a fashion that they never looked back, and They’ll use this week, and LOUIS AGUDELO Florida” after 10 out of 12 events against the could be described as no less ended up crushing the ‘Canes every other moment they have this weekend’s Owls, and taking the day 133-90. than complete dominance, taking 111-77, placing first in seven out going forward in preparations to showing at Dual-A-Palooza. Sophomore Kyna Pereira nine out of 11 possible first place of 11 events. keep their perfect record of 5-0 The University hosted the posted a pool record time for the finishes, and winning 138-62, In a meet with this slate of intact, against the University dual meet Friday, Oct. 16 and 1000 yard freestyle(10:06.76). more than doubling FAU’s score. opponents, FIU had but a couple of Illinois on November 6-7, Saturday, Oct. 17, and welcomed Pereira and sophomore Naomi There was only a short time questions to answer; who owns when the Panthers will host Conference USA foes Florida Ruele accounted for five first to relax, but more importantly to C-USA, and who runs(or swims) the Fighting Illini back at the Atlantic University and Rice place finishes out of FIU’s ten on prepare for the last opponent of Miami? The Panthers answered Biscayne Bay Aquatic Center. University, as well as cross city Friday, but they were only just the weekend. those questions with a ferocious rival, the University of Miami. getting started. Head Coach Randy Horner and showing. The first meet for the home Saturday’s meet was picked up his Panthers took this weekend The Panthers won’t be Halloween Horror Nights trip back for second year FRANCOIS CARDIER second year. in business administration and you back which makes it more “This is a great opportunity “Going with other FIU Contributing Writer “We were going to take management, purchased her entertaining because you don’t and it’s great that the university student creates the opportunity [email protected] only 100 students at the tickets for Halloween Horror have to drive for three hours.” offers this trips to its students, to meet new people,” said beginning,” said Ancion. “But especially because I couldn’t Rodriguez. Halloween is approaching we knew, because of last year’s go last year,” said Aguirre. For Rodriguez this will fast and the date is set for the experience, that the tickets The tickets were sold at be her third trip to Halloween trip that FIU students will were going to sell fast so we a price of $35 that included Horror Nights and as a take to Halloween Horror are taking 150 students now.” both a seat on the bus and the connoisseur she plans to Nights in Orlando’s Universal 2014 tickets for the trip to This is a great opportunity and it’s great that admission to the park. SPC take full advantage of the Studios. Three buses will leave Halloween Horror Nights sold the university offers this trips to its students, was able to reach this price opportunity that this trip Biscayne Bay Campus on out. This year the number of especially because I couldn’t go last year. due to a large group discount presents. Wednesday, Oct. 28 at noon. tickets for the trip had to be that they got from the park. “People usually get so This year the Halloween raised for the students that were Ana Paula Aguirre The tickets were sold online on hyped about the houses that theme park is celebrating its waiting for the Halloween Park Junior www.eventbrite.com. they forget that you can ride the 25th anniversary with Jack, the to come back to life. Business Administration and Management “This is too good to be true roller coasters too and the lines evil clown, returning to scare “The tickets were sold out it’s almost like a present,” said are shorter than on a regular all those who dare venture into in about a week. Like that Cynthia Rodriguez, a junior day,” said Rodriguez. the park. [snaps],” said Ancion. Nights as soon as they went up The busses will leave in international relations, after With the tickets sold out Catrease Ancion, a senior This year the park has set for sale on the SPC website. from the BBC at noon and she received an e-mail from and everything set, the SPC psychology major and up nine Horror Houses, five “They are so cheap! A are expected to return the the SPC promoting the trip. Halloween Horror Nights trip President of SPC at BBC, scare Zones and two special ticket usually goes for about following day at about 5 a.m. “The price is super cheap and is ready to roll. The Panthers has worked on bringing the shows. $80 bucks,” said Aguirre. “The giving the students plenty of it includes the bus ride which is are ready for anything that Jack day trip to Orlando back for a Ana Paula Aguirre, a junior bus takes you there and brings time to explore the theme park. awesome.” can throw at them. BBC Campus Life offers homecoming shuttles Students must register for tickets to use the shuttle through ends. CAMILA FERNANDEZ http://www.fiuvsodu.eventbrite.com. There are tickets for The Homecoming game and parade take place Saturday, News Director a round trip between the north campus to the Modesto A. Oct. 24. The parade will start at 3:30 p.m. at the 107th SW [email protected] Maidique Campus. Ave. and 16th St. University entrance, and it will end near the There are also tickets for one-way shuttle trips to either University Campus Support Complex building. The game starts The Biscayne Bay Campus Life will be offering free shuttle campus. The shuttle for the parade will depart from BBC at at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Bank Field at the stadium. rides to the Homecoming game and parade. 11:15 a.m. and will depart from MMC after the football game