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Brian Trujillo/The Beacon JORGE CORRALES also fumbled once and threw two in the nation. They are 6-0 overall “He’s smart. Freshman quarterback Alex Staff Writer interceptions but will be under and 2-0 in C-USA. Their offense He makes McGough surely can pass hav- [email protected] center once again on Saturday. is near the top of the leaderboards great ing eight passing touchdowns Freshman running back Alex in every major category; ranked decisions. on the season but also The Marshall Thundering Herd Gardner also struggled, as he 23 in passing yards per game and He gets will stampede into “The Cage” rushed for 65 yards on 27 attempts. 10 in rushing yards per game. The the ball out knows when to Saturday, Oct. 18, for the Panther’s His most costly mistake came in a Herd offense is currently No. 2 in quick. scramble with annual Homecoming game. rush in the third quarter where he the nation with an average of 595 H e 176 positive Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. from fumbled on the UTSA one yard yards per game. may rushing yards Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium line. He was stood up on first down The leader of the juggernaut not be on the season. and the game will be televised on and coughed the ball up while offense is a Miami native – the best McGough will the American Sports Network. trying to fight for the extra yard. It senior quarterback Rakeem Cato. runner that play with his The Panthers are coming was one of six Panthers turnovers Cato attended Miami Central we’ve seen, but versatile skill off a heartbreaking loss at the of the evening. High School and since making he can still beat set Satur- hands of the University of Texas “Alex did get the ball out,” said the move from Miami to West you with his legs. When day, Oct. at San Antonio Roadrunners. Head Coach Ron Turner. “It’s first Virginia, he has been one of the he steps up in the 18, hosting After leading most of the game, and goal on the two. Just hold the most consistent players in all of pocket, his eyes are Marshall the Panthers gave up two late ball tight and go down. We’ll have college football. He has thrown always down field. University. Roadrunners field goals and fell second and goal on the one. These a touchdown pass in 38 straight They’ve got some 16-13. The loss dropped them to were things we hadn’t been doing games and with a touchdown pass elite guys over there; 3-4 overall and 2-1 in Conference but we gotta focus every single on Saturday, Cato would break but I think we have USA. play. When you turn the ball over quarterback Russell Wilson’s some guys that are gonna Freshman quarterback Alex six times and drop five passes, record for most consecutive games be in that category at some McGough did not have his best you’re not totally tuned in.” with a touchdown pass. point.” game, throwing for only 141 The Thundering Herd comes “He’s really good. I mean yards and one touchdown. He into Saturday’s game ranked No. 25 really, really good,” Turner said. SEE HERD, PAGE 6 Student government ‘Worlds Ahead’ outlook lands FIU 24th wants Panthers to in the nation for service MACKENZIE BARTELS director of Marketing and Public Reltaions, ‘give a shirt’ Staff Writer there are two major partnerships the ALLISON GALEA Charitable Trust, a foundation [email protected] University has established since 2009 that Contributing Writer geared towards assisting the Office of Engagement highlights as [email protected] homeless men, women and While the University is still relatively game-changers for all involved. children. It is a nice idea, but new, it has taken strides big enough to The Miami-Dade County Public Schools All over campus, students “I thought it would be collegiate sweaters rank among some of the older and more partnership in 2010 created the Achieving are decked out in college awesome and be just as are already super established universities in the country for Community Collaboration in Education and apparel from T-shirts to effective,” she said, as it expensive — I don’t its contributions to the public good. Student Success program. baseball caps and sweaters, would kill two birds with want to donate a The University ranked No. 24 out of 277 In 2011, the program called “Education but these displays of school one stone to promote Panther $40 sweater just to institutions that contribute to the public Effect” was launched at Miami Northwestern spirit are not for the University. spirit across campus while get a free T-shirt. good, according to Washington Monthly’s Senior High School and Liberty City. There are Gators shirts, also giving to those in need. 2014 rankings. This is a huge jump, given These two partnerships were formed to

Seminoles hats and even a Besides the exchanging Michael Shelton that the University was ranked No. 177 in improve student success in public schools Canes jersey has found its process, various booths will Sophomore 2009. by connecting the students, parents and way onto campus, but where be set up for different groups, Accounting Major The rankings were based on three areas: community with University resources are the Panthers? such as the Student Alumni social mobility, focusing on recruiting and and research-based programs in order to This is exactly the thought Association and the FIU graduating low-income students; research, increase high school graduation rates as that Mary Corbin, chief of staff Athletics Department. hesitant to participate. focusing on producing cutting-edge well as to promote a transition into higher of the Student Government Roary and the FIU “It is a nice idea, but scholarship and doctoral graduates; and education. Association at the Modesto cheerleaders will make an collegiate sweaters are already service, focusing on encouraging students Other major community projects include A. Maidique campus, had in appearance and student super expensive. I don’t want to give back to their country. Fostering Panther Pride, Green Family regards to this on-going issue. government will unveil their to donate a $40 sweater just In the last year, 52 percent of students Foundation NeighborhoodHELP and work In response, she created spirit video: a homage to FIU to get a free T-shirt,” said at the University received Pell Grants, with the Center for Children and Families. the I Give a Shirt About FIU pride and all Panthers alike. Michael Shelton, a sophomore $113 million went into faculty-led research Washington Monthly ranked FIU as No. event. Some students agreed that accounting major. and thousands of students and hundreds 16 for community service participation and At this event, students it is a good idea to address the Corbin still maintains her of faculty and staff have contributed more hours served. can go to the Graham Center general reality about students view on this subject and hopes than 550,000 service hours of service to the Another way that the University gives Pit from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. endorsing other universities. her event will boost Panther community. back to the public is through its Global on Friday Oct. 17 and get a “[The event] is a great idea pride among students. Irma Becerra-Fernandez, vice president Learning courses and activities, and its limited edition FIU shirt if because it’s true that a lot of At the same time, she of the Office of Engagement said that the partnership with the Peace Corps. they bring in either a T-shirt people walk around campus in respects people’s choices. additions and improvements the University Hilary Landorf, director of the Office or a sweater in good condition shirts from other universities,” “Although I believe has made to these categories since of Global Learning Initiatives and a Peace from another university to said Chris Gonzalez, a that everyone should wear 2009 are significant to the community. Corps volunteer herself, said that programs give away. sophomore majoring in music whatever they want, they The University’s engagement with the like the Peace Corps Prep at FIU and the The clothing brought in and business. should be representing their community is an important source of Global Learning Medallion are service- will then be donated to the While students are thrilled school and showing their economic development and innovation for oriented academic programs in which H.A. and Mary K. Chapman for the event, others remain Panther pride,” she said. the region. According to Amy Ellis, assistant SEE RANKING, PAGE 2 2 The Beacon – Friday, October 17, 2014 NEWS fiusm.com NATION & WORLD FIU Health offer flu shots BRIEFS FIUSM STAFF This year, however, the College according to the Department of of Medicine’s faculty practice, FIU Health and Human Services. White House offers help for long- To battle the flu, the University’s Health, put out a flyer to offer flu FIU Health is administering shots term jobless health resources offer flu shots on shots to anyone in the community, at Parking Garage 5 at the MMC campus. with or without insurance. from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays, The Obama administration on Wednesday will Student Health Services, which The shots are covered by most 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays announce the expansion of its efforts to aid the long- will be merging with the FIU Health insurance plans and those without and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. term unemployed with grants to help get the jobless from the Herbert Wertheim College insurance will pay $20 to get For more information, students back into the workplace. of Medicine, is usually the only vaccinated. can call 305-348-3627. Vaccines are President Barack Obama in January launched an effort to remove obstacles for the long-term unem- one advertising flu shots to students The flu can be spread by coughing, available while in stock. ployed, getting major corporations to adopt “best during the season. sneezing or nasal secretions, practices” in human-resources departments designed to ensure the long-time jobless aren’t screened out of the possibility of face-to-face employment interviews. On Wednesday, the Labor Department will Voters can cast early ballots announce 23 grants given to 20 states and Puerto Rico to attack the problem of long-term unemployed, which numbered 3 million through September, the latest reading. at University location FIUSM STAFF New report says more effort needed EARLY VOTING CENTER: to help combat ocean acidification The University will be an early voting location for the November 2014 election. Oct. 20 – Oct. 24: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The federal government needs to pay more atten- Members of the community will cast ballots between Oct. 25 – Oct. 26: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. tion to what is often referred to as “the other carbon Monday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Nov. 2, for the general Oct. 27 – Oct. 31: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. dioxide problem” _ the acidification of the oceans _ to election at the Stadium Club, located on the south side of Nov. 1 – Nov. 2: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. help stave off widespread damage to seafood, tourism the Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium, 11310 SW 17 St., and storm protection, according to a new federal FIU Stadium report. in the Modesto A. Maidique Campus. 11310 SW 17th St. The report from the Government Accountability The general election day is on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Office, Congress’ watchdog, concluded that federal The University has a lot riding on this election, since officials have made some progress implementing the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners put a 2009 law on acidification. But they haven’t done the voters to decide what to do about the fairgrounds: or if Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. will enough. whether the land will go to the University for expansion, stay for the remainder of its 99-year lease. MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE

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students complete global learning courses and engage with the local or When students are engaged with their global community in substantial and EDITORIAL BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION university they have a higher chance of meaningful ways. persisting to graduation and higher GPAs. Editor in Chief Modesto Maidique Campus: Fernandez adds that these programs, GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Junette Reyes as well as the ROTC program, are Irma Becerra-Fernandez (305) 348-2709 essential for student success in the BBC Managing Editor [email protected] Vice President University. Office of Engagement Sofia Galiano Biscayne Bay Campus “When students are engaged with WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Production Manager/ (305) 919-4722 their university, they have a higher Copy Chief [email protected] chance of persisting to graduation Cristina Garcia and higher GPAs,” she said. “That’s According to Washington Monthly, school and at work, and many have Editor-in-Chief: why we also promote internships and the percentage of students receiving overcome significant hurdles such as News Director (305) 348-1580 [email protected] service learning. Internships provide support through Federal Pell Grants homelessness. Rebeca Piccardo the added benefit that students are raised from 34 percent in 2009 to 52 “We want to make sure that as FIU Advertising: twice as likely to get a job upon percent in 2014. continues to improve in terms of our Entertainment Director (305) 348-6994 [email protected] graduation.” The University has serviced many admission standards, students from Jeffrey Pierre The University has built a students from different backgrounds. our community are not excluded from The Beacon is published on Mondays, foundation over the years with its Most of the students are the first the opportunity of a better life through Sports Director Wednesdays and Fridays during the Fall increased internship opportunities and in their families to attend college, education,” Fernandez said. Jahrel Francis and Spring semesters and once a week during Summer B. One copy per person. community outreach programs. many of them carry full loads in Opinion Director Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon is not responsible for the content of ads. iego aldaña ojas D S -R Ad content is the sole responsibility of the company or vendor. The Beacon is an JOIN OUR STAFF! Photo Editor editorially independent newspaper partially

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Peruvians: ‘something is missing’ RE: POLICE ANTONY PINEDO CORDOVA Unfortunately, Peruvian citizens are Contributing Writer accepting as normal the “steals, but MILITARIZATION [email protected] does the job” idea, given that they ask for more public works without taking On Wednesday, Oct. 5, Peruvians Ethics and efficiency into consideration corruption or ethics Dear editor, elected about 1,800 mayors and 25 should never be separate in in regards to public expenses. This is regional presidents in an election without order to effectively evaluate regrettable, since it creates a moral crisis I have to say that, basically, we the ability to distinguish the degree of a candidate given that, in a in a society whose democratic system is in have to trust the police. We need to morals and ethics each authority must democracy, the authorities are evolution. also take into account their side of the possess to hold office. the reflection of their society. Ethics and efficiency should never be story. They put their lives on the line, In the case of the municipal election separate in order to effectively evaluate and when they assume a person has a in Lima, over 50 percent of the city’s a candidate given that, in a democracy, weapon, they are human beings who residents have elected a former mayor, the authorities are the reflection of their become afraid and react accordingly. Luis Castañeda Lossio, who was accused society. Sadly, there are many emblematic I’m not saying that all [police of embezzlement and money laundering. cases in Latin America such as Pablo actions] are justified, but take the Voters recognize his greatest quality as Escobar’s, in which his supporters shooting of John Crawford III into being that he “steals but does the job.” and his voters would be working toward accepted his delinquent practices and had account. Although he was carrying a Peruvian citizens have chosen a his freedom. This kind of promise, and the a lot of popularity. BB gun, it looks like a real gun. Police governor who is currently imprisoned for fact that citizens believe in it, demonstrate If a consensus is not reached on that the seemed to think, I am guessing, that influence peddling, which is the practice that something is missing as to their legality of public function should be based he wasn’t obeying orders. Also, seri- of using one’s influence to receive special moral standards in respect to the type of on the ethics of its service, there won’t be ously, it is common sense. Why would treatment, under the premise that both he authorities they choose to have. a true fight against corruption. you be carrying a BB gun which is not in its package? There is the saying, “Don’t let the actions of a few determine the way Healthy and delicious meals you feel about an entire group.” I have met both good cops and bad. The simplest thing you could do is to pay attention when you are being enrich your body and your life pulled over. You have to remember they have the power— not you, unfor- MCT STAFF tunately. That is why the courts exist. Justice is blind. It is usually about race Serving food to students when it comes to these news. is what we do. As the Urban Have you ever heard about Dillon School Food Alliance, we Taylor, a white male shot by a black represent six of the largest We challenge our teachers, our administrators, and our state police officer? Most likely, there had school districts in the nation and government officials to look at the school breakfast and been something that provoked the (New York City, Los Angeles, lunch not just as a meal program but also as what they were police to respond, just like in most of Chicago, Miami, Dallas and originally intended to be: enrichment programs. these cases. I am not saying that there Orlando), feeding more than was no hate crime behind these shoot- 3 million elementary, middle ings. There probably was. school and high school There is a video of a former South students every school day. Carolina state trooper, Sean Grou- Our mission is more than bert, asking a man for his license just supplying healthy meals during a routine traffic stop, he ends for our children. We believe up shooting the unarmed driver. This that school breakfast and lunch meals under these new acknowledge that this would as part of, and not an intrusion driver starts walking to the car without are integral to a student’s standards. Our districts have benefit American workers upon, the educational day. saying that he doesn’t have his license education. This is why we developed creative menus and in American companies Eating well is learning well. on his person and has to get it from believe that meals need to innovative ways of providing providing food to American This is also why the debate inside his car. Here, the officers feared be healthy and tasty, why lean proteins, whole wheat, children in American schools. arising from the issue of plate for his life. He felt threaten and shot. we believe meals need to be low-fat dairy, and fresh fruits It is money invested in us. waste and of “healthy trash If you’ve ever seen a “thin blue accessible to all students and and vegetables. We can and To that end, there should cans full of fruit” misses the line” license plate, here is its signif- why we believe that mealtime should demonstrate actionable also be more funding allotted to point. Exposure to healthy and icance. The bottom black line needs to be viewed as part of leadership in this debate. the commodity food program. wholesome food takes time and represents the criminals while the top the educational day. These healthy and delicious Doing so will allow districts has long-term value. Children black line represents the civilians. The The USFA strongly meals need to be accessible to to make their food-purchasing should grow up knowing that blue line in between represents the supports the vision of the first all students. And we need to dollars go further and to remain fruits and vegetables are indeed police force. The police have to distin- lady and backs the larger goals get away from the attitude that focused on bringing healthier part of their meal experience. guish between the criminals and civil- of the 2010 Healthy, Hunger- school meals are only for the food into our cafeterias. The We challenge our teachers, ians; it’s funny how, on that plate, both Free Kids Act. The recent and kids who can’t afford to bring USFA can and should lead the our administrators, and our criminals and civilians are represented ongoing debate in Washington lunch from home. The new way in setting standards and state and government officials the same way. on whether school food approach to serving American recipes that all districts, even to look at the school breakfast It is the police officer who has to standards should be rolled children should mean offering the smaller ones, can use. and lunch not just as a meal distinguish between both. And if you back misses what we believe free lunches to all students Eating is part of the program but also as what don’t give him the time, things get out is the whole point of important regardless of a family’s educational day and mealtime they were originally intended of control. nutritional standards: to financial need. This would needs to be treated as such. to be: enrichment programs. Sincerely, bring healthier food onto our not only directly benefit the Students should be given School meals enrich students’ Omar V. students’ plates and into their children and their families, but enough time to eat so that they developmental growth. They Junior lives. And yes, we need to get it would also cut through the are not rushed or forced to skip enrich healthy eating habits Mechanical Engineering them to eat it too. current bureaucracy and enable meals altogether because of for life. More importantly, Our districts have had American companies to sell dwindling meal periods. Just they enrich student success in success in exposing students more of their healthy products like math and science, food school. to and having them eat to our cafeterias. We need to and eating should be thought of

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PANTHER REGGAE FEST: JAMS AND JUICE “Kill the Messenger,” a film about honest morality REEL TO REEL Telling the story of reporter Gary Webb and What the film really wants to do, is show a man spied Carl-Frederick Francois/The Beacon the government secret he uncovered in 1996, upon for discovering a secret and become blackballed “Kill the Messenger,” is a drama that isn’t quite for it. a thriller, and isn’t necessarily great, but keeps As prompted by his famous exposé, “Dark Alliance,” audiences intrigued. the tumult from ‘acclaimed’ to ‘dismissed’ was fast and Actor and producer Jeremy Renner stars as harsh. Webb. He goes from one source to another, When it comes to films that deal with facts, I focus RAFAEL ABREU uncovering the government’s involvement in on what the film wants me to feel rather than believe, selling of cocaine as a way to fund Nicaraguan since inaccuracies are commonplace. rebels in the Iran-Contra affairs. While I can’t exactly say which parts of the film Director Michael Cuesta makes good use of his anamorphic are completely true and which are completely bogus widescreen, giving vast, vivid looks of different locations, as well without giving away the plot, I can say that the film as characters. presents a fine portrait of a man who was punished for Renner’s stellar performance that keeps the film afloat. While doing the right thing. everyone else in the film does fine, no matter how small their part, It’s too bad that “Kill the Messenger,” while

Natalie Reyes/The Beacon his character is the focus. extremely good, doesn’t achieve true greatness. As the reporter, Renner never slows down as a relatable man While I could say that it is great, the film never Top: Samantha Sotomayor, a junior in who only wants to tell the truth. really does anything that makes it truly special, nor marketing, gets coconut water at Reggae Fest. As the film progresses, and as his situation becomes more inherently wrong. dangerous, we see him tested and battered, yet he never defeated. The strongest part of this film is Jeremy Renner Photo Courtesy of Focus Features Right: Kees Dieffenthaller, lead vocalist of “Kill the Messenger” definitely leans towards drama – and coupled with a good, moral story. If you are a fan of Jeremy Renner stars in “Kill the Messenger,” an American drama thriller film di- reggae band Kes, sings at Raggae Fest on occasional comedy – so it would be erroneous to assume the film Renner (as well as political conspiracies), I see no rected by Michael Cuesta and written by Peter Landesman. The film is based Tuesday, Oct. 14. is also a thriller. reason why you should not see “Kill the Messenger.” on the book of the same name by Nick Schou and the book “Dark Alliance” While there are moments of tension, these are few and far For all I know, you’ll like it more than I did. by Gary Webb. between, and not the film’s main objective.

whatever field of music she because it was always like, been able to play it by ear ends up dwelling in, she ‘Oh, it’s probably not that prior to them. The Fashion District: An ever-changing knows she will be happy. good, they’re probably not “I can’t play scales to save DREAMS OF DAVENPORT: “I lose myself, usually,” gonna like it.’ It was also my life,” she laughs. “Voice is which she proved by losing me being really shy about my main instrument. Besides landscape of Miami’s wholesale haven her train of thought just it,” Davenport said. “With that, I could play, like, you Student songwriter moves across talking about it. She couldn’t music, you can’t really see know, the tambourine.” She FASHION & STYLE Miami’s full of art, industry, and restaurants.” hide the excitement in her it that way; even if someone comments on how these Fashion District, Although it is ugly now, Blinder voice as it rose above the doesn’t like it, someone else choices, although they may running from 29th plans to move in a few years, to the state, but doesn’t forget her roots hubbub of Starbucks. will. And even disregarding have seemed small at the Street and Fifth 20th St. in Allapattah—the same “It was always something that completely, the point of time, have affected her Avenue to 23rd street Pereira used to shop with her ISABELLA HERRERA natural environment I was write music until he started Davenport said. She tells that I could go to, even if I making music is to share it— deeply. Street, tinseled with mother at. Contributing Writer raised in.” doing it,” she said. the story of how during high would just pick up a guitar at least, for me it is.” One of the strongest shops flaunting “It has potential to be the new [email protected] But this small-town girl is The musician also school, classmates who read and play some chords and The songwriters says aspects of Hanah Davenport’s REBEKAH KEIDA vivid gowns and Fashion District. It is how this area no longer living in a lonely mentions being inspired by some of her work compared improv some lyrics to it that she’s still conflicted about personality is her resilience glitzy jewelry is not used to be.” The sky seemed eternal, world. strong female artists like her to Taylor Swift, an artist the idea of starting a band, and openness to growth. to be confused with Beyond changing physical but life did not. She’s channelled these Sarah Bareillies, Kimbra, notorious for the rawness of however. Before choosing to take music Manhattan’s ritzy Fifth Avenue. locations, Blinder says the dynamics Surrounded by the smell of “Everything up to this on as a career, she studied “Everything is under a $100.00. of her business are changing as well. sea, cares lost within grains point, I’ve played by Archeology at the University All of the Miami boutique owners “My biggest customers now like of sand, Hanah Davenport myself,” Davenport said. of Florida. Despite this, she shop here,” says 23-year-old Simonett selling all of their clothing online. watched the stars gleam. She “Just me and my guitar.” knew the importance of her Pereira, owner of StyleMafia, a line Those that aren’t are disappearing.” thought of her place in the Initially, she wasn’t musical passion was not to mostly dealing in wholesale but has a The average age has changed, world, how miniscule she interested in the “whole- be abbandoned. retail shop on 23rd street. too. Blinder used to work with men felt compared to the universe band sound,” but after a “I always had the idea Pereira estimates some 13,000 and women in their 40s and 50s, but that lay overhead. But, like certain performance, she that, even if I didn’t pursue boutiques buy their merchandise from civil engineering, but, when I moved Photos Courtesy of Vincent Reyes/The Beacon now, her best clients are in their 20s. may be thinking about using it as my main goal in life, or to Miami, I got back into working with each freckle of light offering wholesale distributors that call this She believes technology is making it beautiful pieces of life, she other instruments to revamp my career, there was always Fashion District home. fashion.” easier for young people to own their her style. something on the side that I Mass migrations of South Koreans would, too. “There’s a mixture of Miami Top: The window display of a own businesses. “We have a quorum [at could do. I never felt like I seeking job opportunities in 192 Brazil Living in Navarre, boutique owners pulling up in their store in the Fashion District boasts “There is so much business the pool] every Friday, and had the choice of giving up, created a thriving Korean presence in Florida— a town about 45 Range Rovers and little fat ladies with its current season’s looks. through the social network. It is a minutes east of Pensacola— Photos Courtesy of Hanah Davenport the other day, I sang one it was never an option for huge garbage bags that are buying in Bom Retiro and Bras, the two huge different era.” of my originals and had me.” Fashion Districts in Sao Paulo, Brazil. gave Davenport a new sense bulk for South America,” Pereira says. Bottom: Simonett Pereira poses Pereira, however, has no plans to (Blinder’s family still owns multiple of self and allowed her to After living in Navarre, But just because these are wholesale inside StyleMafia, her high-end leave the Fashion District on Fifth businesses there, while Blinder has explore her creative abilities. Florida, for almost 10 years, distributors doesn’t mean you need to wholesale retail shop. Avenue. She hopes that one day it will been in business in Miami for over 14 “It was very humbling transfer student and mu- be buying for a boutique to shop there. become like Manhattan’s meatpacking to me— the environment sic business major Hanah Most places allow individual sale of years.) In fact, many Miami Fashion district. District shop owners are Korean. that surrounded me, forced Davenport moved to South items, or, if you bring friends, you can me to get in touch with Florida, taking her guitar pay wholesale price. “A lot of things are happening around this area, which is great,” deep-seated emotions I had and dreams with her. The Pereira has known about the learned to disconnect from singer-songwriter is ready to Fashion District since she was little, Blinder says about the buildup going on just a few blocks east, in Wynwood. my day-to-day life, and make music her career. when it used to be located on 20th ultimately set my tone as childhood impacts and and Mia Bertino, dreaming her words. Street and 20th Avenue. But the change has not all been for the best. Renewed interest in this area a writer,” said Davenport, passions into what will shape of collaborating with them, “They were like, ‘Oh, “My mom used to take me and a music business transfer the rest of her life, her career. or even Ella Fitzgerald and your songs aren’t subtle were stupid, and it wasn’t a say, ‘Oh, let’s buy this cheap stuff here that was once filled with abandoned good song. You’re tapping warehouses and graffiti, has caused student. “I always loved music Beyoncé. about telling a story, they just because it’s the same stuff that the Davenport says her work wholly, and I loved singing “I love what they do. tell a story.”” into something buried under boutiques have, but half the price.’” a lot of investment and development. what you usually show. It One of the biggest developers in the was largely influenced by around the house and They take something so Her aspirations are far For Korean-born Brazilian-raised these concepts because they everything, but I never really simple, something that could from Swift’s, however, makes me feel all kinds of Hie K. Blinder, 53, the Fashion District area is Moishe Mana, also known as things, but it’s definitely raw Mana Wynwood. seemed “organic.” thought of it as something I be so pure like a voice, and because she is less after has always been on Fifth Avenue. “A lot of my earlier music could pour my soul into,” she they just alter that. They do fame, and more after looking emotion.” someone play drums and an And since she chose to Blinder came here from Brazil in “They are very picky about who Davenport’s eyes gleamed acoustic bass behind me. become a Panther and follow they have as tenants now,” Pereira says, has lyrics that compare said. so many cool things with it for self-gratification and the 1990s. Her shop, Hannah Bella, processes and objects in While she started singing and make it so much more helping others. with nostalgic passion. It was weird because I had her dreams, Davenport stands on a corner painted black and citing a fellow wholesale business next During high school, she and never done it before, but it knows that the rest of the to StyleMafia whose lease was not nature to human ordeals like for choirs at just nine- than just, like, picking up a “I never really had a dream spray-painted with white birds; a trick love, happiness, and death,” years-old, it wasn’t until guitar.” of being a famous singer or about thirty other musicians added such a cool element. It road only goes up from there. that she says keeps the graffiti artists renewed. would get together and still felt like it was my style, “[Music] didn’t seem like For Blinder and her shop Hannah she said. “Although now, Davenport was 14 that she But Davenport’s music pop-star or anything. It’s from tagging her building. money coming in. I think the Fashion I’ve moved away from that found her passion in writing style is not far behind that of more like something I want play shows at the park. it just felt like it had a little it could be a possibility for “Fashion has always been in my Bella, the initial lease was six years “Nothing ever dies, it just changes Nonetheless, she found more volume to it; it was me to make a living in, but with an automatic renewal every three District is not going to be the Fashion kind of writing. Getting out lyrics and playing guitar. these ladies. to use to help connect to the family. I grew up in this business in District anymore,” Blinder says of the into something else. It is transforming of tune with my emotions Her brother, two years “[My style] is hard to community around me.” herself questioning her more decorative.” now that I looked more into Brazil. I was 10-years-old, helping years. However, as of last month, her into a new area. I feel like it’s becoming talents. Either way, Davenport is it and really committed to it, original landlord sold to someone in change. “I think we will be moving when I write will never be older, played a key role in her categorize because it’s Davenport hopes to be them with their manufacturing this district somewhere else. I think trendy and I think we [StyleMafia] are an option for me, and I do move towards music. something that’s really able to write songs for other “I was nervous about taking piano classes as part it’s one of the best decisions business. I went to college and studied New York. one of the pioneers.” playing my music for anyone of her major, having only I’ve ever made.” “I see big developers and big they want to turn this into a Midtown mostly credit that to the “I didn’t think I could attached to my emotions,” people, and emphasizes that Contact Us Jahrel Francis Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 6 fiusm.com Friday, October 17, 2014

FOOTBALL Defense ready to settle down Marshall

HERD, PAGE 1 Juniors Michael Wakefield and Denzell On Saturday, Cato will Perine lead the Panthers face his toughest test of up front. Both are tied the season thus far. He’ll for the team lead with 5.5 be going up against a sacks. Wakefield leads the Panthers defense that has Panthers with 9 tackles for the most takeaways (24) a loss. It will be important of any team in the nation. for them to get pressure up They’re also towards the front if the Panthers hope top of the nation in points to contain Cato. against; holding opponents The Panthers have to under 20 points per already had some game. experience containing a Junior cornerback high-powered offense. In Richard Leonard leads week five, they visited a a talented Panthers University of Alabama at secondary with four Birmingham team that was interceptions on the year, averaging over 40 points a two of which were returned game. The Panthers held for touchdowns. them to just 20. Senior safety Demarkus “UAB has a really Vicente Cardenas / The Paisano Perkins is also having good offense,” Turner Quarterback Alex McGough avoids rush of University of Texas at San Antonio defensive end Codie Brooks a solid season in the said. “They put up 56 last during the Saturday, Oct. 11, game in San Antonio. secondary. He leads the week on North Texas. team with 50 tackles and These guys [Marshall] positions. They have a though UAB’s receivers chance to win.” every game. We’ve got has one of FIU’s eight are better because they’re better offensive line. Their are really good. And their The Panthers have 12 opportunities. They interceptions on the year. more talented at all receivers are better, even quarterback is definitely lost three homecoming know the importance of better, even though UAB’s games in a row. Their every one of them. It’s quarterback is good. It’s last homecoming win not like basketball where not a knock on those was a 42-35 double- you have 82 chances or guys but [Marshall] has overtime victory against baseball where you have no weakness. They have Louisiana-Monroe. 162. You’ve got 12. But speed, they have strength, A victory against the homecoming is very We’ve got a lot of people coming back and there’s a they have size and 25th ranked Herd would be important. We’ve got a lot of school pride. We wanna go out there, play well they’ve got power. Most huge for both the football lot of people coming back and put on a good show. importantly, they have a program and the fans. and there’s a lot of school great quarterback. You can “They [the players] pride. We wanna go out Ron Turner be very marginal at every know the importance of there, play well and put on Head Coach other position but if you the homecoming game,” a good show.” Football have a great quarterback Turner said. “But they you’ll always have a know they importance of SOCCER Owls and Mean Green on the Miami horizon for women’s soccer ‘family’ JAMES PROFETTO Staff Writer every angle. if the Panthers play a close game, a victory is sure to [email protected] Chances for NTU will come frequently if their follow. previous games are any sort of indicator. Top goalscorers this weekend for all sides will The Mean Green are first in C-USA with 285 shots, be Panthers redshirt senior forward Chelsea Leiva A conference game and another delay last weekend, averaging 20 per game. Their shutout total is tallying (seven), Mean Green Karla Pineda (six) and Owl Holly Oct. 10-12, provided an up-and-down ride for FIU’s nine on the season (first in C-USA), with the Panthers Hargreaves (eight). women’s soccer team. The match against the University not far behind with six (fourth in C-USA). Defense will be key during the eventful weekend. of Alabama at Birmingham is rescheduled for a later date For North Texas, Head Coach John Hedlund has Freshman goalkeeper Nevena Stojakovic has 33 saves in November, a game that Head Coach Thomas Chestnutt helped his team become the most dominant in C-USA to on the season and will look to add to that total. expected to play before next week. this point and presents a tough obstacle for the Panthers The “iron-core” of the Panther defense comes at the The reason for the delay was reports of tornadoes to overcome. feet of redshirt juniors Sara Stewart, Nikki Rios and in the area. Against Middle Tennessee State Univer- Before seeing the Mean Green on Sunday, Oct. 19, the seniors Marie Egan and Caroline Hernandez. They will sity, Oct. 12, a whirlwind of two early goals by the Blue Panthers face Rice University on Friday, Oct. 17. Rice be busy stifling the different shot attempts that they’re Raiders gave the Panthers their sixth loss on the year. and the Panthers have seen each other only once and a used to seeing. But all of that noise is put into the rear-view mirror. 5-2 victory for Chestnutt and his team became the result. An early test of what competition may be seen if the The most difficult weekend for Chestnutt and his The same success will be harder to come by, though, Panthers can make the C-USA Tournament is ahead. team is on the horizon with two of the top three Confer- as Rice is only allowing eight goals on the season On Friday, Oct. 17, kick-off is at 7 p.m., while North ence USA opponents waltzing into Miami. North Texas (outscoring opponents 24-8), a common trend for the Texas finds its way into FIU Soccer Stadium 1 p.m., University (10-3-1, 4-0-1) and Rice University (7-2-3, top-tier of the C-USA. Sunday, Oct. 19. 3-1-1) are controlling the C-USA with confidence. If the Panthers want to defeat the Owls, they must There is one aspect of this Panther team that cannot be Ever since C-USA play began on Sept. 26 for North change the narrative of goals allowed (allowing 13 this statistically recorded, though; one factor that separates Texas, they’ve gone 4-0-1 in five games. Their ability to season). the ladies from the rest of the herd. score goals is profound, as they’ve outscored opponents Rice has struggled just a tad on the road this season, “I think this team is more like family,” said Stojakovic. 22-7, holding opponents to 43 percent shooting. going 3-2-1. The Panthers can exploit the Owls’ defense A family bond should help in victory. Ten Mean Green ladies have scored at least one goal in the first half by grabbing an early lead. this season, displaying their ability to have threats at Both losses by Rice this season came in overtime, so fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Friday, October 17, 2014 7

TENNIS Panthers look to serve it up at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southeast Regionals ISAIAS FERNANDEZ Contributing Writer with Peggy Porter of the University of did not do as well. They went 1-2 for the produces very competitive talent. [email protected] Florida, who ended up winning her draw. weekend in doubles play and lost in the For example, the UG has produced Freshman Nerma Caluk, on the other first round against the eventual doubles All-SEC players in the past four years. side, played fairly well, going 2-1 and champions from the University of Miami, Garcia will be someone the Panthers This upcoming weekend, Oct. 18 reaching the semis in her draw before Sinead Lohan and Wendy Zhang. will have to face with caution, given her to 20, the women’s tennis team will falling 6-2 and 6-4, to the eventual Last year’s Intercollegiate Tennis experience in last year’s tournament. travel to Atlanta and take part in the champion Gabby Castaneda from Florida Association Southeast Regional singles The team will need to depend on 2014 Intercollegiate Tennis Association State University. winner was junior Silvia Garcia from the experience from veteran players, such Southeast Regional Tournament. The host Sophomore Nina Nagode went 1-2 for University of Georgia. Garcia defeated as Orlando, as they confront difficult school this year will be Georgia Tech the weekend and reached the semifinals of Alex Cercone from the UF. situations in a hostile environment. A University and the tournament will be the consolation portion of her draw, where In doubles, the champions at last year’s problem with the Panthers this year, held at the Byers Tennis Complex. she lost 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, against Daniela tournament where Kendal Woodard and continuing from the beginning of last year, The Panthers are entering this Schippert from FSU. Megan Kurey from GTU. They defeated has been squandered leads late in sets and tournament after a lackluster effort at the Sophomore Kaitlin Brozovich went 2-2 Lauren Herring and Maho Kowase from failure to close-out games. Bedford Cup in Jacksonville last weekend. and reached the final of the consolation UGA in the final. In order for them to be successful this The team finished the tournament 5-7 portion of her draw. Brozovich fell to Luise This weekend, the Panthers face week, they will need poise and leadership, in singles play and 4-3 in doubles. Intert from the host school, University of opposition mainly from Florida and and someone has to step up. Even though they played some tough North Florida, with a score of 7-5 and 6-3. Georgia as they compete against the The Panthers are looking forward to competition, the Panthers know they In doubles play, Caluk and Nagode UF, FSU, GTU, UM, Florida Gulf Coast impress other schools at this weekend’s will have to play better than they did last went for an overall 3-1 and won the University and more. tournament. Results will be available at weekend to come out on top. consolation finals of their draw against The Panthers will have to play their the conclusion of the tournament. Last weekend, junior Carlotta Orlando Yukako Noi and Lana Rush from FSU. hearts out this weekend, as this region went 0-2, but faced tough competition The tandem of Orlando and Brozovich is one of the toughest in the nation and

VOLLEYBALL Quest to conquer in conference competition ALEJANDRO AGUIRRE have had trouble playing the coaching staff has put Contributing Writer outside of home, as they Castro more to the front [email protected] have a 1-4 away record. so she can focus more on This is something the offense. Even though their By achieving two big Panthers have to take game styles are slightly conference wins on the advantage of, since they different, it is going to be road against University have shown in the past a great matchup between of North Carolina at games that they can beat Castro and Ross. Charlotte and Louisiana other teams that struggle The following game Tech University last playing away. From a is against University of weekend, the volleyball statistical standpoint, Southern Mississippi on team is now riding a three- MTSU has been outscored Sunday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. game winning streak into 1005 points to 917 and has They have a conference this weekend’s matches. struggled on the defensive record of 4-2 and sit two The volleyball team looks end as well only recording spots ahead of FIU in fifth to continue that streak 971 digs while their place in the standings. when they go up against opponents have recorded Compared to MTSU on a conference rivals Middle 1017 digs. three-game losing streak, Tennessee State University The key for FIU to the Golden Eagles have and University of Southern win this match is to score won their past three games Mississippi. consistently and early and they will be riding that With two-thirds of the because MTSU has shown momentum into the match season already done, every to be a bad team when against the Panthers. conference game gets playing from behind. They Southern Mississippi more and more important. have a record of 1-7 when has an impressive overall FIU sits in seventh place playing three-set matches. record of 15–8 and they in the Conference USA A sweep is the ideal play well on the road standings with a solid 3-3 scenario for the Panthers as they have a solid 4-4 record. These two matches to win this match. away record. As a team, can change the tide for the For the Blue Raiders, the Golden Eagles have team, as it can either put to get out of this losing performed at a high them above .500 and go up streak they are going to rate compared to their in the standings or lower rely on junior outside opponents. The have them to a losing record hitter Chelsea Ross. With outscored their opponents and could hurt their chance an overall record of 6-14, by a large margin of 1133 to make the conference she is going to be heavily to 870. On the defensive tournament. involved in the offense side, they have recorded

This Friday, Oct. 17, and defense to try to turn more digs with 1192 Brian Trujillo/ The Beacon at 6 p.m. at FIU U.S. their season around. Ross compared to 956 recorded Freshman middle blocker Gloria Levorin spikes the ball at the game against Century Bank Arena, the has started every match by their opponents. Western Kentucky University. FIU will play Middle Tennessee on Friday, Oct.17. Panthers will face their and she leads the team in The Golden Eagles first opponent: Middle kills with 327 and blocks commit very little errors. Tennessee, who has a with 79. She is also second Without many errors match early to keep USM involved for FIU as every will be in a very good conference record of 2-4 on her team in digs with and a strong defense, off their game. This task game from here on out position as top five in which has them, at the 191. It is obvious that she it leads other teams to can be difficult for the is practically a must win the Conference USA time of press, ninth in the leads the offensive attack commit errors USM takes Panthers due to having a game. If they win, they standings. Top eight teams C-USA standings. Coming and anchors the defense as advantage of. The Golden lot of youth in the starting gain ground to be one make it to the tournament into Friday’s match, the well. Eagles so far have had lineup and with youth, spot closer to Southern so things are finally Blue Raiders have lost FIU does the same to their opponents commit 97 mistakes are expected to Mississippi and possibly looking bright for the team their last three games, a certain extent with their errors. For FIU to come out happen. pass them. If the Panthers as they spent the first half which is why they put their own junior outside hitter on top, they must limit the Expect this game to are victorious in the next of the season constantly conference record below Lucia Castro. Recently, amount of mistakes they have many players heavily two home matches, they losing. .500. The Blue Raiders with some lineup changes do and set the tone of the Contact Us Sofia Galiano BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Friday, October 17, 2014 A fiusm.com B SGC-BBC CRAFTING CULTURE appoint new positions and budgets ALEX BLENCOWE Staff Writer SGC-BBC also approved a $1,200 [email protected] budget for catering at the Meet Your Dean event on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. in the Wolfe University Center Earlier this week, the Student Ballrooms, which will include vege- Government Council appointed new tarian options. positions and budgets for upcoming Jeffrey Berson, president of the events. Kiwanis Club of North Miami Beach,

The SGC at the Biscayne Bay proposed an alignment with the SGA Natalie Reyes/The Beacon Campus named a new press secretary to recruit students to form a Circle K Oscar Ramirez, a senior in secondary education, and Rojihanne Avin English, a junior studying and graduate senator after discussing International club at the University. education, paint crafts at the Día de la Artesania on Monday, Oct.6. upcoming events during their meeting The CKI club will have students on Monday, Oct. 13. meet and attend district conventions SGC-BBC is planning an event throughout the year. Candidates were interviewed for ciation’s reach. “I think it’s important skills. for Student Government Associa- Members will get an opportunity the council positions of press secre- to not only create links, but also Chen was also appointed as a tion alumni to network with current to engage with elementary, middle tary and graduate senator. interact with others,” Ocampo said. member of the finance committee. members before the LXV Lounge and high school students in paired The council asked candidates SGA-BBC asked graduate senator “The SGA is a young and Homecoming Dance, taking place reading sessions and to distribute for press secretary on their experi- candidates on their availability and passionate team,” said Chen. “It’s the Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. school supplies to those in need. ence in the fields of social media and what their future goals for the associa- ideal place to build my confidence They mentioned the Homecoming “It’s about leadership. It’s about advertising. tion’s involvement are. and have an opportunity to work with Parade at the Modesto A. Maidique giving back to the community,” Valeria Ocampo, junior biology Kai Chen, international graduate current student leaders.” Campus on Saturday, Oct. 18 will Berson said. “It’s about networking, student and now press secretary, said student and elected graduate senator, Meetings are held on Mondays at have T-shirts, sunglasses and beach because you never know who you’re student input is not often heard by thinks working with SGA is essen- 3:30 p.m. in WUC 221. balls as giveaways. going to meet in the future.” SGA, but is key in changing the asso- tial in the development of leadership Tamiami Pool to host alumni meet for Panthers JAHREL FRANCIS Staff Writer opposite team. [email protected] This may not have been aimed for fairness, but to gain a true sense of competition. Alumni will also have another chance to swim and The Women’s Swimming and Diving team will be dive in the pool they trained in. hosting their alumni meet at the Tamiami Pool Saturday, The Intrasquad meet goes hand-in-hand with Home- Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. coming festivities, falling between the Homecoming The Homecoming Alumni Intrasquad meet will consist Parade on Saturday Oct. 18 at the Modesto A. Maidique of friendly competition for the Panthers who will be Campus and stiff competition at the Homecoming foot- swimming against former students. ball game following the parade. The undergraduate swimming team will aim for The event, previously held at Biscayne Bay Campus strong results. Aquatics Center, will be hosted at Tamiami Pool near Jeffery Pierre/The Beacon Two teams from the undergraduate roster, made weeks MMC. Freshman Skye Carey lines up for the 200 backstroke prior to the event, were determined by their abilities. The next competition is Saturday, Oct. 25 in Lake- during the season opener against Florida Atlantic University Based on their expertise they were distributed to either land, Florida against Florida Southern College. A starting on Saturday, Oct. 4. team, having someone of similar skill being placed on the time has not been determined. Panther forecasts upcoming costume climate FASHION & STYLE Andy Batista, a junior go-to costume stores. That being said, modern day Halloween ensembles for those lacking his talents. majoring in Physics wants Sophia Sanchez, a senior studying public represents a rare opportunity to use fashion to “I always tell them what direction to focus in to paint his body gold for relations and marketing, seemed unfazed about express an alter ego without facing ridicule or and guide them towards a specific style.” Halloween. the upcoming holiday. judgment from society. Rolon says the second most requested “I would call myself “I’m in a sorority so a lot of the Greeks throw Miami Beach’s Joey Rolon is a king of costume from Funky Sexy Couture is Lady ‘Golden Boy’ or ‘The Statue different parties each night. I will probably be a costumes. Store Owner, fashion designer, and Gaga. Think big glasses that cover the face, of David,’ perhaps,” Batista vampire, like every year, put some contacts in, stylist to the stars, Rolon has around 150 custom space costumes and the egg outfit. He said it can REBEKAH KEIDA said. two fangs and call it a day.” orders for this Halloween. He says the rock ’n’ get as weird as the client is willing to push it— As Halloween rears its horrifying head upon Sanchez said she is glad that Halloween roll look is the most coveted for Friday, Oct. 31. and he loves that. us, it seems appropriate to ask: what will you do has gotten away from the gore, at least for the “They want to be a rock star for the night.” “What’s cool about what we do is you don’t for Halloween? students that she knows. It has actually become Rolon said. He also said his shop, Funky Sexy need to spend a million dollars to have a cool I took to the Biscayne Bay Campus to find more humorous, less horror show. Couture, specializes in the look. look. Just a single accessory can create a costume out. “It’s in style to dress up like a loofah,” “What the artists are wearing right now in that is unique.” Freshman Addina Hibbert hopes to show off Sanchez said sarcastically. “I have a feeling my videos is exactly what my clients order. They For Rolon, the scariest part about Halloween her costume on campus. friends are going to do that.” want to look like Katy Perry or they want to night is bumping into someone that is wearing “I was actually planning on being a cat,” The “loofah” Sanchez is referring to, is the look like Britney Spears. They want to replicate the same costume. To avoid this, he suggests Hibbert said. “I was going to paint my face and bright colored shower accessory that many different artists’ most iconic looks.” getting creative and shopping beyond the have a little pink nose and whiskers. I also want depend on for exfoliation. This is not to be Rolon admits that he is too exhausted by the Halloween superstores. to make cat ears.” confused with “luffa” which is a sponge used for end of the Halloween rush to even dress up. He “I refuse to buy the bag costumes. School girl A surprising majority of students named the same purpose but of a natural color and not credits his training in merchandising and styling is so corny.” Party City and Michaels as their Halloween nearly as exciting to dress up as. for his good taste and ability to create cool [email protected]