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A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 21 Issue 14 www.fi usm.com Septmeber 12, 2008 TUNE IN GIRL POWER HURRICANE FUN HOME OPENER SJMC to produce T.V. show Palin doesn’t spar Obama Surviving the season Student guide to football tickets AT THE BAY PAGE 3 OPINION PAGE 4 LIFE! PAGE 5 SPORTS PAGE 8 FIU FASHION FORWARD UM’s freshmen parking ban will not be imitated EDUARDO MORALES is one of convenience, Staff Writer not supply,” Foster said. “There are always spaces After University of available in the Panther Miami announced this fall Garage, Lot Five and in the that residential freshman overflow area on the north- parking was no longer east side of campus, but allowed, some FIU fresh- these areas are not looked men became worried a at as convenient.” similar plan was coming Other universities, to their University. such as the University Freshman Larry Bravo of Florida, have not yet thinks UM’s policy makes announced any plans to no sense. move along with a similar “It’s a contradiction strategy. The situation with of the universal idea that FIU appears to be tempo- VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON when a student enters col- rary, as the beginning of lege they’re considered an each semester is notorious STRIKE A POSE: Students from the FIU Bookstore show off their new 2008-09 merchandise at a runway show in adult, more responsible,” for its amount of traffic, GC on Sept. 10. he said. “Taking vehicles as well as during March, away from the students when The Miami-Dade would take away from County Fair & Exposition that.” comes into town. Emergency hurricane alerts not Despite students’ initial “The beginning of the fears, Bill Foster, FIU’s Fall semester is always director of Parking and very busy, since students providing enough prep time Transporta- are on tion said campus for there are no a variety CHERYL MALONE dents are left to rely on de- I have not been plans to ban of reasons Staff Writer layed news from FIU as to contacted about de- what actions they should residential other than RESIDENT TIPS veloping any kind attending Over the past few weeks, take and when. freshmen classes,” a series of tropical storms Some students living parking. of parking plan Foster and hurricanes have put in FIU residence halls are “I have that would limit • Prepare an evacuation plan before said. FIU students on alert. campus bound, while other not been con- residential students hand if you’re from Miami-Dade, UM’s Most recently, Hurricane students have a home with- tacted about Broward or Palm Beach Counties from parking on plan has Ike became a serious threat in the tri-county area, where developing campus. caused a to FIU last weekend and they are required to return (the tri-county area) any kind of parking plan bit of an forced students to think to during an emergency. • Students who are outside the tri Bill Foster, director of Parking that would uproar with about their future hurricane “They’ll probably send and Transportation county area should: students plans. something which is way too limit residen- • register for the shelter at FIU and alumni While University-wide late. There are no prepara- tial students • pack hurricane kit alike, many emergency plans are set in tions,” Ragoonath said. from parking of them leaving angry place, some students feel FIU residents are re- • watch for e-mail and fl yer updates on campus,” Foster said. comments on the Sun Sen- that not enough is done to quired to fi ll out a Hurricane • bring a three-day minimum supply Although Foster may tinel Web site dealing with keep them updated on emer- Evacuation/Residence Hall have put some incoming of water and food the residential freshmen gency alerts which in turn Shelter Plan upon moving freshmen at ease, students parking banishment. Other does not give them enough to FIU Housing. believe that the over- students think that the uni- time to make preparations. The plan entails that stu- crowded parking issue still looms. versity provides a reason- “The safety factor dent residents of Miami- afternoon. Although he is Just like FIU residents, “I think that they need to able alternative. wasn’t much of a concern Dade, Broward, or Palm a resident he would rather FIU student employees are be building more garages, “It’s hard to get around to me as the timing factor Beach counties are not stay on campus than go left to wonder what they maybe start replacing lots Miami without a car,” UM was,” said senior Christa allowed into FIU desig- back home. have to do before the ad- with them,” said sophomore sophomore Kara Paez said. Remington, a former resi- nated on-campus shelters, “I would prefer to stay vent of the storm, accord- Jenni Hanlon. “There’s “But at least the University dent of University Park and must fi nd off-campus here though. I prefer to stay ing to two-year FIU em- always faculty parking that provides transportation Apartments. “They taped an accommodations. with my friends instead of ployee David Cintron. doesn’t get used up and services exclusively to its announcement on the door Students that are not at home,” he said. “Generally, they tell us kids end up parking there students to make it easier saying to be out by noon residents in those counties Those students who short notice. The day the as a last resort and getting to get around.” the next day, no excuses. can choose to weather the are encouraged to stay on hurricane is to come, they ticketed.” UM’s Green U Initiative They could have done a bet- storm in off-campus or on- campus during an emer- let us know that same day, Finding parking might is a movement to protect ter job advising us because campus shelters. gency are assured to have within 24 hours of the storm be a problem students can and maintain the envi- they didn’t give us enough As with storms in the hurricane proof windows, hitting,” Cintron said. remedy if they’re willing ronment. Sharing rides, time to prepare.” past, Pablo Lorenzana, a but are told to sleep in the Ruth Hamilton, Graham to get some mileage under using public transportation According to Alyssa third year resident, bare- hallways of their residential Center executive director, their feet. Ragoonath, aside from ly heard any updates on buildings and are not per- “Our ‘parking problem’ FIU’s Shelter Plan, stu- Hurricane Ike by Friday mitted to enter their rooms. HURRICANE, page 2 PARKING, page 2 2 The Beacon – September 12, 2008 NEWS www.fi usm.com NEWS FLASH Students dissatisfied with FIU School of Music hosts Mexican chamber music concert current hurricane alert system FIU’s School of Music will be presenting “An campus,” she said. Evening of Mexican Music: The Works of Ponce, HURRICANE, page 1 As with the Sept. 5 Ibarra, Chavez, Coral and Arias y Luna” on Friday, “Preparations for Hurricane Car Concerns explains that various forms Sept. 12. Ike” e-mails that were sent of staff and student informa- This free concert will feature renowned music through the University e- tion are offered. • Make sure to have your car insur- group, the Orpheus Duo, and FIU Professor of mail system, students will The University’s Offi ce Music and Artist-in-Residence Javier Arias. The receive continuous updates ance docments handy. of Emergency Management, event, courtesy of FIU and Miami Piano Circle. through e-mail and now the • Make sure to have your insurance Emergency Committee, will be held at the Wertheim Concert Hall. new “Panther Alerts” text company’s phone number. Housing and Public Safety messaging system. FIU Cares helps spread breast cancer work together to ensure in- But for some students • Do not leave your car under trees awareness formation is spread through- these alert systems are not or open areas. You might con- out FIU. enough. sider parking at a relative or a FIU Cares, a volunteer group on campus, is Also, telephone confer- “You would think that friend’s home if they can provide ences between departments, looking for volunteers to take part in the Florida with the money we spend close parking. Breast Health Initiative. Teams of two to three divisions and with the cam- living here that they could volunteers will go door-to-door, providing women pus Chief of Police are un- take that extra step to an- • All of FIU’s parking garages will with the tools to combat breast cancer including derway during any emer- nounce an evacuation remain open so you might consid- “breast health awareness, education, screen- gency, Hamilton explained. with more time to spare,” er leaving your car there during ings and referrals to uninsured and underserved “At the Graham Center Remington said.