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Vol. 27 Issue 2 fiusm.com Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Interim dean gives SUPER FUN AT SUPERCON hope to amputees

JOVANY BETANCOURT functions and to act as a new Contributing Writer pathway for different signals. [email protected] Jung and her team have tested a method for promoting The arm that reaches for a pen, the legs recovery after a partial spinal that help a runner during a morning jog and cord injury through electrical even the digestive tract are all controlled by stimulation of the paralyzed the nervous system. muscles that exploits this And Dr. Ranu Jung, who the University plasticity and speeds up appointed as interim dean of the College recovery time. of Engineering, has and continues to find “We are sending back ways to improve the lives of thousands of sensory information that people who use prosthetics or have damaged would be lost otherwise,” nervous systems. Jung said. Jung, professor and chairwoman of the She said her team’s data University’s Department of Biomedical suggests that employing this Engineering, has worked on treatments for stimulation therapy allows Jasmine Romero/The Beacon spinal cord injuries and designs for modern for the neurons to remain neuro-prostheses, prosthetic systems that active and may preserve Christian Gil, a junior hospitality major, wearing his custom Mandalorian armor based off the Star Wars movies. connect or interact with the host’s nervous signaling pathways between system. the spared spinal cord circuits The nervous system is like a computer as and the motor neurons. Jung’s lab. She said she had sensors all over electronic circuit with a biomimetic design they both use electrical impulses to transmit If the damage to the spinal cord is too her body to gather data while she walked in for mimicking the action of walking. information which is later read in a binary great or if the synapses fail to reform strong different patterns. Modern engineering, coupled with a code, which is made up zeroes and ones. enough connections between the muscle “I think it’s game changing,” said Racher. new understanding of the nervous system, To make sense of the flood of signals and central nervous system, then the last Jung recently patented a design for what has brought the genesis of the long awaited it receives, the brain analyzes the signals’ resort for the patient is to use a prosthetic or she calls an “Orthoprosthesis.” This device, biohybrid system: linking nerves and frequency, or the number of impulses sent orthotic device. a powered false-foot, can be fitted onto a machines. at a given time, to determine the code in the An orthosis is a device that assists broken or injured ankle to in walking, “The impact is going to be magical,” said message. From there, impulses are sent back the functionality of a body part while a or it can be fitted onto a prosthetic foot so it Anil Thota, a member of Jung’s lab. to muscles, glands or organs to dictate the prosthetic is a device that mimics the body works better. Current prosthetics for amputees only appropriate responses. part’s functionality. Essentially, a walking “Her brilliance is only surpassed by her have simple mechanical or electrical If someone suffers a spinal cord injury, cane would be an orthotic device while a kindness,” said Racher. functions, which Thota refers to as “tools.” say from a freak mountain climbing false hand would be a prosthetic device. Jung said these systems could become Future prosthetic biohybrid systems accident, the impulses cannot reach their Recently, prosthetics that use neural- available to the public within the next few would allow not only for voluntary control targets and enact a response. This is why interfaces to communicate with the nervous years because the National Institutes of of the prosthesis through existing nerves, severe damage to the spinal cord can lead to system are picking up momentum as Health and the Defense Advanced Research but use those same nerves to convey back paralysis or even organ failure. researchers from all over the world race to Projects Agency have just recently injected sensations such as touch and pressure. The body’s natural response to a partially create prosthetics that are as versatile as money into the field for further research. “Amputees can finally say: this is my damaged spinal cord is to develop new human body parts. The U.S. Army funded the orthoprosthetic arm. I am controlling it. I am feeling it.” pathways for the wandering signals using Susan M. Racher, chief financial officer to provide soldiers injured in battle a means Thota said. “Not a piece of electronic, this existing synapses. “Synaptic plasticity” and vice president of the Wallace H. Coulter of evacuation. It uses a battery to power is all me.” refers to a synapse’s ability to take on new Foundation, volunteered as a test subject in an actuator controlling the foot and an Longtime children’s center director departs after 40 years of creative teaching SOPHIE HERBUT Janice to open and establish the CCLC Kirsch said. throughout each year. because it was convenient,” but the Contributing Writer after being recruited from a Jewish When Ponn was a child, she “Everything is like a genesis,” center’s philosophy impressed “Not [email protected] Community Center. She wanted to always did what she was told. When Kirsch said. “It’s kind of organic in only myself, by my wife and Nicolas work in a place where children were she was in her early 20s, her father that way.” too.” When the Children’s Creative allowed and encouraged to speak gave her a chore and she said, for the Once the children finish their final The center started as only a double- Learning Center launches their 40th about their feelings and opinions. first time, no. Afterwards, she went year, they go through the “Moving wide trailer when it first opened its anniversary this September, they hope The center teaches students as into her house and felt like she was On Ceremony,” a graduation where doors in 1975. It is now a one-story to see a lot of purple shirts. young as two to build family-like “going to die.” they receive a medal and a purple shirt building near the softball field that Over the years they have awarded relationships and think creatively. “That experience alone made me of the center that they are required teaches over 60 children. more than their fair share of kids sizes, The center, which is accredited by realize that no one should wait until to wear if they visit the center in the The Capital Improvement Trust but before the fall semester starts they the Southern Association of Colleges they’re 21 to express their feelings or following years. Fund provides money for the center will give an adult-size to one of their and Schools, allows the students feel comfortable,” Ponn says. “The most exciting part was when and its operations, which makes it own. to learn as individuals while still Because of this incident, she was I talked to all the audience,” Nicolas possible to discount the price of tuition Nancy Ponn, the CCLC’s founding encouraging them to bond socially, able to develop a system based on Lozano said about the ceremony. for the children. director, retired June 19, after 39 years according to Libby Kirsch, the communication that transfers to the Lozano, a student of four years, The price of tuition ranges based of working and molding the center. associate director of the CCLC. children by giving them room to said he’s also excited to go back and on association with the University. A Ponn, founded the center with the The CCLC believes in allowing express their likes and dislikes. visit. student gets the lowest price, followed help of Barbara O’nan, a University children to build their unique ideas The center projects this philosophy Juan Lozano, a professor at by a faculty member, then an alumni. alumna with children 1975 and Jules and opinions through memorable within the children’s schedule, the Herbert Wertheim College of A member of the community with no Janice, a former faculty member. lessons and unique techniques. This allowing time for a range of activities Medicine and Nicolas’ father, came affiliation to the University will still be “We do a lot of talking about structure made the CCLC successful of literacy, science and math, which from Colombia and when time came able to enroll but they will receive the feelings here. So they put together and allowed the center to prosper for are taught in a variety of ways that to enroll Nicolas into a care center, he highest price of tuition. the feeling of ‘sappy,’ so I’m sad and 40 years. are applicable for daily life. The was unsure of where to enroll Nicolas happy,” Ponn said about retiring. “You can’t teach a child how to children begin at age two with a series before choosing the CCLC. Ponn worked with O’nan and think by telling them what to do,” of lessons that grow more difficult He chose the CCLC “mostly 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, July 1, 2015 NEWS fiusm.com NATION & WORLD Millenials redifine BRIEFS feminism goals Sugar from Cuba not a concern to U.S. sugar producers PHILIPPE BUTEAU together VEP, Psychological equal to their white husbands, News Director Services, Orientation and other fathers, brothers and even sons. Powerful forces with a lot of effort and campaign donations that [email protected] departments to educate the Although black Americans in clout and money are making sure buy the support of loyal members community about the impacts the South were in the middle of the U.S. Sugar Program stays of Congress. The combined effect Ask a feminist born after of sexual assault. their fight for equality, it didn’t intact, recently killing long- is to keep sugar cane and sugar the 20th century what they “It says sexual assault is an mean much for women of held plans to flood sugar land in beet prices higher than world think of feminism and they’ll issue that is important to all of color, according to Aradanas. the Everglades while holding on prices, with resulting higher food give answers as diverse as the us,” said Akens. “It’s not saying Aradanas, a dual-degree to lucrative subsidies and price prices, critics complain. millennials who now fly what that women have to end sexual seeking student - one in women supports in Washington. Even an eventual opening to was once a pink-only flag. assaults, or men be responsible, and gender studies - pointed The expansion of the industry sugar-producing Cuba is likely to The feminist movement has or students, faculty or staff, but out a difference between in South Florida after the 1959 have only a marginal impact on since grown to include other everyone.” who the movement officially Cuban Revolution has resulted in the U.S. market. colors which reflect its new, Another of the movement’s recognized decades ago and an $8.4 million annual lobbying younger and more international male members is Alex Orta, who it recognizes in the last members as well as male a junior English major, but five, 10 and even 20 years, members. he,like Santoli, disagree with which could be considered its No MERS cases reported for two consecutive days As the movement has the idea of “male feminists.” third wave. But she also said expanded to include a broader “A feminist is anyone it is difficult to compare the South Korea reported killed 32 and infected 182. swath of men and women, who believes in the social, feminist movement’s different no additional Middle East Two more patients have been the goal of the movement has economic and political equality waves in terms of their respiratory syndrome cases for discharged from hospitals, raising expanded as well. of women,” said Santoli. “I objectives because people of two consecutive days, while the number of recovered patients One international ally don’t see the point or need in the first wave faced different announcing it would give out to 93. This means more than half is Audrey Aradanas, a 20 explicitly adding ‘male.’” socio-economic problems than 16 billion won ($14 million) to of all infected individuals have -year-old first-generation Orta said the use of “male” those of the second and third. support MERS-affected hospitals regained their health so far in naturalized citizen of two can help ease the mind of some She said the first wave of and expand the coverage of the Korea. No additional deaths were Filipino parents and president men, but finds it unnecessary. the movement recognized national health insurance for reported Monday. of the University’s affiliate “It does give the impression Western-born white women, patients with infectious diseases. chapter of the National that there are men for the but today’s feminists are As of June 29, the virus has Organization for Women. feminist movement which focused on the rights of all She commented on the makes it easier for other men to women, but pay special expansion of the movement’s follow in support,” said Orta, a attention to women of color. More than 50 killed in terrorist attacks goals and said that how today’s 22-year-old born to two Cuban “It’s a recognition of more feminists view themselves is parents. “But gender shouldn’t than just a certain group,” said Three attacks on three tourists. The Health Ministry said irrelevant, because the ones in matter as far who is supporting Aradanas. “Women of color continents, at a resort in Tunisia, a German, British, Belgian and the 18-34 year old demographic feminism.” are finally being recognized.” mosque in Kuwait and a factory in Tunisian citizens were killed. are at a crossroad of ideas that Orta said the men who TruLe’sia Newberry, a France, all apparently carried out In Kuwait, a suicide bomber, are as broad and far reaching as shunn feminist-identifying 20-year-old senior double by Islamic extremists, have left apparently from the Islamic State their home countries. Aradanas men, for what he thinks majoring in international more than 50 people dead. group, blew himself up inside a boiled down the feminism are reasons that exist in the relations and political science, The deadliest attack took place packed Shiite mosque, killing at movement to a statement, one subconscious, should accept said the previous waves, in the Tunisian city of Sousse, least 25 worshippers and wounding that aimed to unite feminist- that women give birth to all “excluded some of the pertinent where 28 people were killed and 202 during prayers on the second identifying millennials. people and “everyone has to needs of women of color.” 36 wounded as gunmen opened Friday of the holy month of “In its current iteration, acknowledge that we live in “In the beginning, it was fire on a beach resort popular with Ramadan. feminism is about more than the world together.” pretty exclusionary,” said equal rights,” said Aradanas, “They are unsupportive Newberry, a newly hired “It’s about liberation.” of the status quo being program assistant in the She said today’s feminists challenged,” said Orta. Women’s Center. seek liberation from oppressive “Meninist obstruct the progress Newberry said there was forces that keep people from of equality.” a big shift that occurred in TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE being equal, which includes Santoli said classifying the early 90s that forced the sexual assault, on college feminists based on gender movement to include the campuses or otherwise. leads to the assumption that women of color. Justin Santoli, a peer the default feminist is a female, Akens said the University educator with the Victim which he said isn’t true. will launch in summer B an Empowerment Program and “I think everyone and online educational training junior elementary education anyone can and should be a course that all incoming major, has two years of feminist,” he said. students are required to E-BOARD AND PRODUCTION STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION experience educating students Santoli, the gay 21-year-old take. The University used Modesto Maidique Campus: about consent, double son of an American-born student athletes, personnel Editor in Chief Opinion Director GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5 PM standards and other issues Cuban mother and Italian from Residential Life and Maria Soledad Lorenzino Sam Smith (305) 348-2709 related to sexual assault. father, said all people should Orientation and peer advisors Photo Editor [email protected] He said the ideals VEP wear the feminist label with as part of a pilot program BBC Managing Editor Jasmine Romero promotes tend to follow pride rather than join the before it decided to make the Alexandra Mosquera Biscayne Bay Campus: feminist guidelines. “meninist” movement, which course mandatory for freshmen Netzkarsch Copy Editors WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5 PM Cayla Bush (305) 919-4722 “We teach how not to be he said was created to spite the and transfer students. Production Manager [email protected] Paige butler bystanders,” said Santoli “And feminists. Another issue is the struggle Francesca Rosario Laura Gonzalez Fax: that it’s never the victim’s Instead, Santoli suggests for gay and transgender rights News Director Michelle Marchante (305) 348-2712 fault.” that those men should advocate in the world. Philippe Buteau drian algado VEP is only one component for issues and speak out against However, there is still a A S Editor-in-Chief: (305) 348-1580 of the “It’s On Us” campaign, institutions that have real debate among women and men Recruitment Director Asst. News Directors [email protected] which the University adopted impacts on men’s lives such about whether gay rights is a Eshrat Nikrooye-Asli India Ferguson after President Barack Obama as racial equality, the rights of feminist issue. Camila Saenz Advertising: Business Manager asked colleges and universities transgender men and women Aradanas said that it is (305) 348-6994 Sports Director Charlie Grau [email protected] nationwide to liberate female and the prison-industrial because it encompases a broad Alejandro Aguirre and male students from the complex. ideology that empowers all Director of Student The Beacon is published on Mondays, Wednesdays threat of sexual assault on Santoli said it was minorities. Media Entertainment and Fridays during the Fall and Spring semesters campus. the feminist movement’s Newberry disagrees with Robert Jaross and once a week during Summer B. One copy per Director person. Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon It is only the most visible overarching goal of equality the inclusion. Adrian Herrera Asst. Director of is not responsible for the content of ads. Ad content piece of the University’s that appealed to him most. “Lesbian, gay, bisexual, is the sole responsibility of the company or vendor. Student Media effort to curb sexual violence, “At its root, it’s about transgender, queer, asexual Asst. Entertainment The Beacon is an editorially independent newspaper according to Cathy Akens, the equality of the sexes,” said and intersexual people can be Alfred Soto partially funded by student and services fees that are Director appropriated by student government. University’s dean of students. Santoli. a part of the movement,” said Christopher Rodriguez Along with its “pantherized” The movement in the Newberry, “but the things t-shirts, buttons and other 60s and 70s was a fight for they hold as a priority do not paraphernalia, the University’s equality, but more specifically intersect gender equality and campaign has brought about making white women feminism.” Contact Us Sam Smith Opinion Director [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 3 fiusm.com Wednesdday, July 1, 2015 The lie of the new $10 bill JUAN SALAMANCA long way to go, we’ve shot ourselves in the being turned into a commodity and traded Student elections fly under Contributing Writer foot before the race even began. for individual profit. Radical chic is back in [email protected] The New Ten is the latest story in the full force. BBC’s radar neo-liberal appropriation of feminism. This Mass-media feminism will superficially When elections are held at MMC, the Alexander Hamilton will be replaced by a new “feminism,” what I like to call Mass- improve things for women in pop-culture campus is abuzz with excitement and woman on the new ten dollar bill. Media Feminism, is spearheaded by websites through its faustian bargain with capitalism. campaigning parties – throughout the The result of activism from advocacy like BuzzFeed and Jezebel. The goal does not However, as more and more of the race, FIUSM ensured that students could groups like Women on 20s and legislation appear to be the breakdown of patriarchy, but movement’s adherents coalesce behind make sense of it all. like the one proposed by New Hampshire limited participation within that system. Hillary Clinton, the cost appears to be a As FIU hurdles toward the future, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D), the new bill These feminists support Hillary Clinton marriage with the imperialist system of one may notice radio silence from the will be released in 2020. to be the first woman president, despite the exploitation that placed women in a lower Biscayne Bay Campus. Put away the party hats, people. broader, decidedly anti-liberation and anti- class in the first place. Though students may know that Alexis The new bill is nothing more than a human rights implication of perpetuating a Women may have a face on the American Calatayud and Tiffany Roman Biffa patronizing nod on the part of the powers political dynasty. One which passed a free currency now, but that currency is paid for were re-elected in April as the president that be to the women that helped build this trade agreement that has entrenched the in the blood of the women who were not and vice-president of the Modesto A. country. The fact that whoever will end up on slavery of marginalized women in the name fortunate enough to be born in the right Maidique Student Government Council, the bill will share a space with a man shows of global capitalism and “growth” the first country. It is not enough to beg for pennies very little comes through the grapevine as much. It’s crumbs and scraps from the top. time it was in power. It would likely do so on Wall Street. Women must wholly reject regarding positions at BBC. The US Treasury’s workforce is 70.2 again if given the chance. the establishment and the institutions of “BBC is dead after 3 p.m.,” said Abby percent male. The pay gap between men and They attempt to marry the politics capital if liberation is ever to be achieved. Davidson, a junior Anthropology major. women has not improved with any notable of gender equality with the ideology of For that, the news of the new ten must be “They have interesting events, but I’ve significance in the past decade, and it will liberation through the free market and seen for what it is, a distraction in the battle never heard anything about elections not close for over 70 years at the current rate. an alliance with the state. As a result, the for liberty and equality, a dangerous collusion over there.” The U.S. Congress has proportionately fewer feminist movement has been suckered in with the corporate state and the calling card This editorial board holds the opinion women serving in it than the parliaments of to the old trap that Che Guevara’s fans are of the new Statists; the fascists who wear a that students should be aware of the Iraq or Afghanistan. We don’t just have a in, seeing their message of collective pain smiley face and Minnie Mouse ears. goings-on of their University - especially one with so many majors split over multiple campuses. When the balance between campaign Supreme Court decision not strategies is so heavily skewed toward one campus, whether it is the main one or not, there is something wrong. Without any information about the the end for LGBTQ+ rights candidates or voting processes at BBC, and without a population of on-campus SAM SMITH but equal facilities was not the end of the civil rights movement, residents to support worthy officers Opinion Director this is only a first step in a marathon of struggle. or parties, there is no one to safeguard [email protected] We surely must rejoice, but we cannot afford to become the interests of students, and no way to complacent – there is still bigotry and hatred in this world. We tell if the candidates elected at BBC are Congratulations are in order for the lesbian and gay communities cannot allow the belief that all people are equal because of this one competent. for their victory June 26, 2015. Friday morning, the Supreme Court decision to settle in our minds. Bisexual, transgender, asexual and Jazmin Felix, the previous SGA ruled that it was unconstitutional for state courts to deny marriage gender nonconforming people still face an uphill battle order to president of BBC, as reported in April, to same-sex couples, therefore opening the path for couples who secure their rights. Even now, the fight is not over for lesbian and never expected to run, despite her have been denied so long the opportunity under the law to be gay couples, as Alabama courts are fighting the Supreme Court’s experience in a student government married in all 50 states and U.S. territories. decision. position in high school. However, it is important to note that the fight is not over. Just as the fight for women’s rights is not over because we are Moreover, she ran without competition Although Friday was a major landmark for LGBTQ+ rights, able to vote, the LGBTQ+ community needs to stay on its toes – - which is hardly a democratic election. equality is not within reach of all sexual orientations and gender this is not the end of the battle, it is only the beginning. Despite While the current president has more identities. During our celebration, it is imperative that we do not this, the history books will note this day for generations to come. experience in college-level student forget the struggles of those who came before us and of those in the We can only hope that our children, and our children’s children, are government, Allhan Mejia is not a future. Just as the right to vote, and the breaking down of separate not embarrassed that it took us so long to make change possible. household name. Perhaps his platform regarding transparency and accessibility for students regarding SGA is apt. FITNESS GOALS There are currently 12 unfilled positions on the MMC Student Government Council. At BBC, there are 29, mostly in the Senate and Executive Cabinet - leaving many departments and student groups unrepresented. It is no secret that the millennial population is one that votes infrequently, but it is imperative that students have a say in our national, local and student governments if they wish to make a difference - otherwise, those elected have the power of stagnation in office, whether due to under-qualification or deliberate enforcement of an agenda - who knows what can happen when people simply aren’t looking.

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Above: Alex Cuevas, a senior pre-med major, plays the ocarina from the Legend of Zelda video game series to complete his Link cosplay.

Center: Jennifer Hidalgo, an upcoming junior nursing student, works on sewing a fabric as she volunteers at the Cosplay Medics booth.

Top Left: Vincent Sanchez, an information technology junior, cosplays as Jacket from the Hotline Miami video game.

ADRIAN HERRERA tables loaded with art, memorabilia and so heavily with comic books. Twenty an original print from a much-loved artist. Entertainment Director creators, eager to meet fans and discuss years ago, when the movie came out, not As Christian Gil, a junior majoring [email protected] their work, it was easy to forget that not that many people knew about comics. in hospitality put it, “here, you’ll meet many years ago this was a niche culture. Now it’s pop culture and this generation a person you don’t think you’d meet on This year’s Florida Supercon saw over Not so in today’s world. will get it right away.” campus, and then you end up seeing the 10,000 people pass through its gates as Perhaps actor Jason Mewes of “Clerks,” Through Marvel’s blockbuster movies same people you met at Supercon on comic book and anime fans from all over “Mallrats,” and “Jay and Silent Bob like “The Avengers,” “Star Wars” video campus and you end up becoming friends.” the state congregated in the Miami Beach Strike Back,” put it best at his Saturday games and theme parks, and shows like From t-shirt-and-jeans clad dads with Convention Center for four days of panels, afternoon Q&A session when a fan asked “The Walking Dead,” what used to be their wives and children in tow, to super- screenings, cosplay competitions and of how he felt about a new generation of kids “nerd” culture has simply become pop fans in all out “Dragon Age” cosplay, course, loads of merch. discovering his older movies after seeing culture. Nowhere is this more evident than people like Gil have a place to enjoy Maneuvering around the fanboys, the the upcoming sequels. at Supercon where the most seemingly culture without borders. manga girls and countless iterations of “The cool thing is, kids from this unlikely blends of people can be found Marvel’s punch-line dropping assassin, generation will understand the old movies side by side, staring starry-eyed at their To see a video of Florida Supercon, Deadpool, through rows of booths and even more, especially ‘Mallrats’ that deals favorite writer or oohing and ahhing over visit FIUSM.com. Stop summer suffering: four steps to treating a sunburn

HEALTHY, HAPPY, As the sun sets on June and we head or leave the heat entirely. Even if your skin looks the Relieve the Itch HUMBLE in to the heat of July, most of us have slightest bit pink, it could mean a painful burn later. had our share of fun outdoors. Why One word: Vinegar. I know it sounds weird but hear shouldn’t we? It’s Summer! Time for Stay Hydrated me out and try it. biking, beach outings, tropical vacations If the sunburn itches, take a cool bath, but add two and sunbathing on the open spaces on When you get a sunburn your body overheats which cups of vinegar to the bathwater before you get in. campus. leads to the loss of fluids. Stay hydrated and drink Once you’re done with your bath, mix baking soda But sometimes bathing in the sun ice-cold water which will keep your body temperature and vinegar to make a thick paste, and slather it over the CRYSTAL can come with a price, and although our low, and will help restore moisture to your parched lips. sunburned areas. Apply the cream before bedtime, and FERNANDEZ intentions are good when it comes to Remember to hydrate whenever you’re outdoors. leave it on overnight. taking care of our skin, it is easy to lose Dry mouth, thirst, reduced urination, headache, dizzi- You can also go for moisturizers that have vitamin c track of time and forget to slap on the sunscreen. ness and sleepiness are all common signs of dehydration. or vitamin E. Next thing you know, ouch - a sun burn! Be sure to keep water and sports drinks by you at all I could sit here and lecture you on how you should times to help your body stay cool. Considering we live in South Florida, every now and have worn sunblock and covered up, but let’s face it, then you may get a sunburn. we’re not perfect! Ease the Pain Keep in mind that frequent sunburns can cause major So, if your bronze tan turned more of a tomato red, damage to your skin and overall health. Keep SPF in your here’s how you can relieve the burn and the discomfort. One of the worst side effects of a sunburn is the pain. school bag, your car and be sure to wear it every day. You can’t move, showering hurts and even small things Early Detection like speaking can feel like a hassle. Taking a dose of ibuprofen for the first 48 hours will [email protected] If you’re out in the sun and you feel your skin burn reduce the swelling and pain. The earlier you take it the or you can feel it stretch as you move, the best thing you better, so if you’re heading for a day out in the sun, be can do is get out of the sun. Either cover up under shelter sure to keep it close by just in case. fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Wednesday, July 1, 2015 5 Feminism to millenials FEMINISM, PAGE 2 also one of the University’s leaders in their “It’s On Us” campaign. Akens said the University is engaging in other Although Student Media was unable to find any areas to empower potential victims of sexual assault, transgender University students to comment as of which has also become a rallying cry for feminists this writing, FIU is on course to make itself more throughout the country. friendly to people who currently identify as female “I was fortunate to be able to engage in or male regardless of their gender at birth. discussions around topics of human rights, diversity Access to gender-neutral restrooms and the option and feminism,” she said. “Those conversations to sort through dorm rooms based on open housing, helped shape my thoughts on these issues, as well CHRIS RODRIGUEZ which allows any student to room with another as how I saw myself in relation to the world around Asst. Entertainment Director regardless of gender identification are potential me.” [email protected] issues to the transgender community at FIU. As someone who lived through the movement’s However, according to staff from the University’s first and second waves, she offered some advice Every week, the DJs at WRGP will be providing Student Affairs division, the completion of a to young men and women to remember what the students with a list of the ten albums that have really been transgender bathroom on the first floor of the Graham previous waves did if they want to someday see making waves on the waves. Tune into 95.3 to hear songs Center and the open housing option in a few of the change in their lives. from these great albums and more. University’s residential facilities are tentatively set “The history of the movement gives context to for fall 2015 and fall 2016, respectively. where we are now,” Akens said. “And helps us, 1. Jamie XX - “In Colour” For Akens, who was an undergrad at the hopefully, appreciate the voice that we have to 2. Florence + the Machine - “How Big, How University of Toledo studying communications and advocate for the changes that have to happen.” Blue, How Beautiful” later a graduate student at Michigan State University She said students should take advantage of where 3. The Oh Sees - “Mutilator Defeated at Last” studying college and university administration during they are to help themselves become better people 4. Kid Wave - “Wonderlust” her first experiences with the feminist movement, it and take on issues that are important to them. 5. Girlpool - “Before the World Was Big” is both a female and male empowerment movement “In a University setting, it’s an ideal opportunity 6. Kendrick Lamar - “To Pimp a Butterfly” on issues that are important to them, like ending to become more educated about issues, to become 7. Hudson Mohawke - “Lanterns” sexual assault. involved in actions or activities to increase their own 8. Pins - “Wild Nights” “It’s about empowering women and men to make awareness,” Akens said. “What better avenue than 9. My Morning Jacket - “The Waterfall” positive systematic changes about issues that are on a University campus to be involved and do those 10. Alabama Shakes - “Sound & Color” important to women and men,” said Akens, who is things?” The Miami Art Expo brings a wealth of masterpieces to art enthusiasts in South Florida

VANESSA MARTINEZ enjoy out of life and where abstract expressionism, Staff Writer I’ve gone with it, as well there is so much to see at [email protected] as my journey in person the event. and as an artist.” The audience is This summer’s Miami American artist Annika one interested in the Art Expo was all about Banko has a display of prestigious atmosphere of contemporary art. pictorials which convey the fine art world. The exhibition featured expressive colors and The various pieces emit a week-long roster of gestural methods as a the human emotions of the artists ranging in a variety response to nature and life idealists behind the artistic of art mediums from all as an artist. exploration. over the globe. Her techniques involve Getting a glimpse from FIUSM got up-close the mastery of controlled the minds of these talented and personal with some of spontaneity by using her individuals is sure to the artists such as Daniela body to create the works. promote artistic exposure Valentini from Chile and Between canvases of the local Miami art Jeff Murray who flew all engaging in brilliantly scene today. the way from London. colorful detail to intricate Valentini acquired her Vanessa Martinez/The Beacon painting skills from her A look at the work presented as part of the Miami Art Expo gallery on June 19-26, 2015.

homeland at the University that are predominantly of Chile with a Bachelor of black and white with little Fine Arts. She specializes elements of color to get rid in bringing aesthetic of contrast,” said Murray. qualities of realism to life Lifestyle choices and in her artworks. natural elements are the “I’m exhibiting at focus of Murray’s current the art show with three work. of my works,” Valentini “The themes that said, “one orchid and two I’ve chosen are sort of portraits that I did over the represented and reflects last two years. I’ve studied through my lifestyle art since I was studying choice which is being a in Chile, but I’ve drawn traveler,” said Murray. since I was around three. “A lot of the pieces I’ve Two years ago I decided I done recently have been wanted to go fully into the these country/continent art thing with my work.” shaped pieces in the form Murray’s work reflects of a location around the his lifestyle as a traveler world while using natural of seven years through his elements from indigenous pen and ink pieces. places around the world. “I do a lot of pieces That just reflects what I Vanessa Martinez/The Beacon Vanessa Martinez/The Beacon Chilean artist Daniela Valentini with several of her pieces. London artist Jeff Murray besides two of his “Traveler” pieces. Contact Us Alejandro Aguirre Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 6 fiusm.com Wednesday, July 1, 2015 FOOTBALL Identical twins first to verbally commit to Panthers for 2016 season PETER HOLLAND, JR. Contributing Writer [email protected] It’s not every day a high school football recruit verbally commits to FIU. It is also pretty rare for FIU to have two high school football recruits verbally commit to FIU that are also twins. The Panthers had identical twins, Douglas and Dallas Connell, verbally committed to FIU on Thursday, May 7. This pair of offensive linemen out of Treasure Coast High School, located in Jacksonville, Florida, received their first offer from FIU and seized the opportunity. The Connell Brothers will be the first two commits for the Panther’s Class of 2016 recruits. The two brothers provide versatility and athleticism as an offensive lineman. Both started for their high school team for three seasons, this coming season included. Douglas, 6 feet 3 inches, 280 pounds, started both offensive guard and center in his high school career so far. He is ranked number 13 center in the country and ranked 166 overall in the state of Florida, according to 24/7 Sports.com, Dallas, however, only five pounds lighter, played both guard and right tackle in his high school career. Brian Trujillo/The Beacon Dallas is ranked number 86 offensive Football season begins again this fall. guard in the country and ranked 163 overall in the state of Florida. It won’t be easy for the dynamic that will be interested in the two much as the Panthers are excited to until they both sign their letter of which is National Signing Day. Can duo to commit very early, knowing as they are preparing for their final have both Dallas and Douglas as part intent, making them the FIU’s signee. the two brothers stay loyal for the next that there will be more college teams season in Treasure Coast High. As of the FIU Family, it won’t be official We have to wait until next February, nine months? We have to wait and see.

CLUB SPORTS Power-lifting club seeks another championship LUIS DIAZ was passed down to a very young team. scholarships for powerlifting, powerlifters are drawn to Contributing Writer The FIU Power Lifters muscled their way to a State FIU not just for its culture, but also for the chance to [email protected] Championship last November and defended the trophy in compete with one of the nation’s most up and coming another state competition this past March. Going into this powerlifting programs. One of the newest recruits that The word “power” doesn’t begin to describe the level season, it will be tough to regroup to go for another State plans to prove her power among the State’s strongest is a of dominance the FIU Power Lifting Team has in the world Championship title. The club is suffering heavy losses champion Olympic lifter named Natalia Cabanillas. of collegiate power lifting. This squad is just two years since they will not have two of their top competitors. JC But even with the State Championships this old and has already been able to take their place at the Monduy ,the American record holder in squat, deadlift team already has, the FIU Power Lifting Team has plans State Champions. The FIU power lifting club was able to and bench press, and freshman Roman Fronzaglia, team that are even bigger than they can imagine. Every active topple Florida State University from claiming the State captain and son of assistant coach Fronzaglia will no member of this team has qualified to compete in the Raw Championship title for the eighth year in a row. Going longer be part of this team, but the power lifting club Powerlifting Nationals, a competition that will be held in into the year, FIU had the tools to give FSU a good fight. should not be counted out yet. Pennsylvania on October 15. “We plan to win the State With any team, it all starts with its leader. Head coach, When asked what the secret is, coach Hennessey Championship every year,” said coach Hennessey; and Bill Hennessey, is a national champion power lifter and expressed it wasn’t just his coaching, but also the talent with the leadership he and the strongest father-son duo Assistant coach Damian Fronzaglia is a three time world level this school gets thanks to the legacy they’ve I’ve ever seen bring to this team, that plan is more than champion. That’s a lot of power lifting experience that already made in the powerlifting world. Unable to give attainable, it’s inevitable.

FOOTBALL Alumnus tries out for the Miami Dolphins PETER HOLLAND, JR. still have the opportunity to try out contract, which enables him to vie forty-yard dash and did twenty and starting free safety for the Contributing Writer for an NFL Team as an undrafted for a roster spot during training total reps during the 225-pound Jacksonville Jaguars Johnathan [email protected] free agent. That also includes camp, which starts in July. bench press. What the Dolphins are Cyprien. Can David Delsoin make former starting offensive tackle Delsoin started in a total of 19 getting is a player with NFL size, a name for himself in the NFL David Delsoin. At 6 -foot-6 and games during his FIU career at leadership, versatility and athletic despite going undrafted? Will we As the NFL Draft is behind us 313 pounds, this Hollywood native left tackle and right guard. Injuries ability because of his see Delsoin in a Miami Dolphins now, all first year players drafted was invited to try out for the Miami prevented him from playing in his background when fully healthy. uniform? Anything is possible, but or undrafted reported to their Dolphins. With the Dolphins in final year last season as he started FIU is known to produce players we have to wait and see. team’s rookie mini-camp this past need of more help at the offensive only three games. At his pro day, from the diamond in the rough weekend. Even though no FIU line position, Delsoin has the he weighed in at 6 feet 5 inches such as starting wide receiver for player was drafted this year, they opportunity to compete for a rookie 308 pounds. He ran a 5.47 in the the Indianapolis Colts T.Y. Hilton fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Wednesday, July 1, 2015 7

FOOTBALL Jonnu Smith named best player currently wearing number 87 PETER HOLLAND JR. AND CAYLA BUSH FIUSM STAFF “has flourished, starting with a rookie season in [email protected] which he was All-Conference USA honorable mention.” The Ocala, FL native set the school record A rose by any other name would smell just as for tight ends in receiving yards, receptions and sweet. What about a number? touchdowns. His eighth touchdown broke the According to ESPN.com, a number by any previous record, which was was held by current other name is not equally as sweet, and for junior NFL player T.Y. Hilton (2008, 2011) and Corey tight end Jonnu Smith, this comes as no surprise. McKinnon (2002). His 710 receiving yards A panel of reporters from conferences across ranks seventh of all-time in a season at FIU, and the nation sat down to choose the best college his 61 catches are tied for fourth. players in each numbered jersey from 1-99. Smith also had the sixth longest catch in Smith was named as the best player currently school history with 75 yards on Saturday, Sept. wearing the number 87. 6 against University of Alabama at Birmingham. In 2014, Smith led the team and the nation SI.com selected him as an All American in receiving yards (710), receptions (61) and Honorable Mention and CBSSports.com named touchdowns (8) as a tight end. He started every him mid season All-American. He was also Brian Trujillo/The Beacon game last season and was just named Preseason Mackey Tight End player of week in week two First Team All Conference-USA by Phil Steele. last season and was named to the John Mackey Jonnu Smith competing at the FIU vs Marshall game. According to ESPN.com, while at FIU Smith Watch List for best tight ends

CLUB SPORTS Women’s Soccer Club Touts First Year Success; Prepares for Year Two MICHAEL JIMENEZ Contributing Writer and get some soccer matches going with other state other members, dedicate around 4-6 hours a week to the [email protected] universities.” sport and have fun playing the sport.” Right from the start, this club has made a big impact Once in the club, new members will have the on the FIU community in making a name for themselves. opportunity to improve their skills while meeting other With the FIFA Women’s World Cup in action, soccer As one of FIU’s newer sports clubs, Dupont has done soccer players from FIU and other universities. They is becoming a growing popularity in South Florida. everything she can to attract soccer fans at FIU to will have the chance to learn from their peers as well as One such club that can excite many soccer fans is the join and the success the club achieved in its first year head coach Fabien Machea. The women will form a team Women’s Soccer Club. Founded just a year ago, the club was remarkable. “We competed in one tournament that practices together, participates in fundraisers and was created in July of 2014 by Daniela Dupont and her invitational, one fundraising tournament and about six competes out on the field. friend after their mutual love of soccer led them to believe games. Overall, the team did a great job for its first year As Dupont and the team prepare for year two, she there should be a women’s soccer club on campus. “I and won most of its matches.” hopes to expand its roster as well as the number of personally formed the club because I have been playing The club grows with new members joining every matches it will play against soccer clubs from other soccer for 10 years and really enjoy playing the sport as semester and they have not been disappointed. Florida universities. Her effort in expanding this club well as watching soccer games…” She went on to add: “I “Any woman FIU student interested in playing soccer with shows the FIU community that the Women’s Soccer Club thought forming this club would be a nice way to unite other universities with or without previous experience.” will become a mainstay at FIU for years to come. other young women at FIU who also enjoy playing soccer She said members should expect “to work as a team with NBA BASKETBALL Draft picks make Heat conference contenders COLUMNIST With possibly only 19 years old, he is still a . The fast-paced style of my whole life. It’s nothing I can’t the 3-and-D player the Heat the of the long way from a complete player, play is something Dragic wanted handle. I sort of think I thrive covets. Both of these players draft, the Miami but Winslow was possibly the the Heat to build around this under pressure” will be impactful for the next Heat selected most complete player in the 2015 season, if he and In the second round, the Heat coming season.among the State’s Duke’s Justise NBA Draft. choose to resign with the Heat. selected Josh Richardson who strongest is a champion Olympic Winslow at the Winslow is a two-way player The selection of a great player can provide tenacious defense lifter named Natalia Cabanillas. 10th overall who can defend and contribute that can contribute right away and spot up shooting. But even with the State JOSEPH pick, and on offense as well. Miami’s could probably enable Wade to Josh Richardson, in the other Championships this team already BUSATTO strategically biggest weakness last season resign with the Heat as well. hand, was a player many people has, the FIU Power Lifting Team boosted their was the three pointer. During Winslow had his first meeting didn’t know. But he has promised has plans that are even bigger roster with the acquisition his season at Duke, Winslow with Pat Riley, to become a 3-and-D type of than they can imagine. Every of second round pick Josh shot 41.8% from the three-point and Micky Arison on Monday, player. Richardson is a tenacious active member of this team Richardson. line. He averaged 12.6 points per June 29 as well as his first defender who will bring more has qualified to compete in the In mock drafts, most analysts game during the regular season press conference. At the press grit to the bench of the Heat. Raw Powerlifting Nationals, a had Winslow being selected but his numbers rose during the conference, Riley spoke very Richardson played all four years competition that will be held between 4th and 7th overall pick. NCAA tournament where he highly of Winslow. at Tennessee. In his senior year in Pennsylvania on October With some stroke of luck, the was probably more consistent “He’s got the same maturity as 16 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.6 15. “We plan to win the State Heat were able to get him. than even . During some older players. He’s unique assists and 2.09 steals while Championship every year,” said The Heat didn’t even invite the tournament he averaged in that way,” said Riley. shooting 36% from three. coach Hennessey; and with the him to Miami to workout because 14.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.7 Spoelstra remarked at All in all, Winslow will leadership he and the strongest they didn’t expect him to still be assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.5 steals the young player’s ability to provide an instant impact with father-son duo I’ve ever seen available by pick number 10. as the Devils dominated in the overcome pressure in tough defense, energy, and timely bring to this team, that plan , at 6-foot-6, tournament leading to their situations. scoring. His tendency to never is more than attainable, it’s is a game-changer for the Miami eventual victory. “Winslow has proven, in a shy away from the moment and inevitable. Heat. According to Statistical Another facet of his game that remarkable way, to be able to rise the tutelage of veteran Heat Plus/Minus projections, there is can help Miami is that he is a in those moments,” Spoelstra players, hopefully Dwyane [email protected] about a 51% chance that Winslow great transition player. Winslow said. Wade, will help mold Winslow becomes a starter as early as is someone who will run the Winslow loves pressure into an impactful NBA player. during his first two seasons. At floor with Goran Dragic every saying, “I’ve had pressure on me Richardson will try to provide Contact Us Alexandra Mosquera Netzkarsch BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Wednesday, July 1, 2015 A fiusm.com B New Digital Media Club to begin this fall ALEXANDRA MOSQUERA NETZKARSCH BBC Managing Editor experienced people in the field that are [email protected] willing to come and talk to students,” said Shumow. Adobe Photoshop and InDesign are just Other students have also expressed their a few of the computer programs students wish for a digital media club to Shumow. should be comfortable using. “There has been a need for a digital media The Digital Media Club will teach club,” said Shumow. “Others started not too students how to use those and more programs long ago, such as a PR and a broadcasting in the fall. club, so it’s great that Lauren and Jose are Jose Gomez, 27, senior in Digital Media starting this.” Studies and Lauren Shade, 23, senior in The club will offer web design workshops Digital Media Studies and FIU Student and videography tutorials. Educational speaks Media Director, are the founders of this new with professionals in Digital Media related club. fields and collaborations with other FIU “Few people feel prepared to face the clubs. One of the first planned collaborations digital world outside of their classrooms,” will be with the Creative Writing Club to said Gomez, “I’m going to graduate soon and create a student literary magazine. I need more experience.” “We want to be the bridge between what Students face situations every day isn’t yet and what could be,” said Gomez. requiring digital media skills. There are no restrictions to FIU students FIU students will find help and guidance who want to join this club. Students from all in this club surrounded by peers and not feel Alexandra Mosquera/The Beacon majors are welcome, as long as they have an the pressure of professors grading them. Jose Gomez, a senior in digital media, is president of the Digital Media Club. interest in learning. “The goal is that the students joining “This club is also a great opportunity for our club begin with the end in mind,” said Shumow. “I think the students in this club When students develop more skills that students to promote their projects and to get Gomez. will get a lot out of this experience.” will help them in a competitive field in the exposure,” said Shumow. Moses Shumow, assistant professor in the Students will learn and develop skills that future, the chances of being chosen over The club is planning plenty of events in Department of Journalism and Broadcasting, haven’t been taught in classrooms according many other candidates grows immensely. collaboration with the SJMC, the Digital will be the advisor for this club. He teaches a to Gomez. Gomez and Shade have many surprises in Media Studies faculty and clubs at both course in digital media theory and production “We will teach skills in an efficient way store for the students who want to join, such campuses. at BBC. by going over each program step by step and as a variety of workshops involving Adobe The first two general meetings will “It requires a lot of responsibility to start apply the new learned skills to new projects,” Photoshop, After Effects and more. take place at the Biscayne Bay Campus in a club and I will help wherever I can,” said said Gomez. “As for the speakers, there are a lot of September. Supreme Court rules in Open Mic Nights at BBC ALEXANDRA MOSQUERA NETZKARSCH summer and fall semester on a monthly favor of same-sex marriage BBC Managing Editor basis. PHILIPPE BUTEAU [email protected] Artists can go on stage and perform News Director guarantees that marriages of homeless members of the their talent, whether it is singing, spoken [email protected] which have already been LGBTQ are still national Outside the Ballrooms in the Wolfe word or playing an instrument. The open performed must be recognized issues. University Center, a small crowd mics have a laid back atmosphere where in every state. “This only scratches the gathered last Thursday, June 25, with the artists encourage and support each other A divided Supreme Court The multiple cases surface,” Santoli said. purpose of performing. The Open Mic to present their work. Although the June made history on Friday, decided Friday, consolidated Santoli, who is gay, said Night was organized by CREFO, a club 25 event had a positive outcome, CREFO ruling that the Constitution under the name Obergefell v. although he found it interesting at the Biscayne Bay Campus dedicated hopes to see more students perform in ensures the right of same-sex Hodges, challenged marriage Justice Clarence Thomas was to exploring and developing skills in future open mics. couples to marry. restrictions in Kentucky, Ohio, a dissenter, it wasn’t a shock photography and video. “Spoken word artists were student In a resounding decision Tennessee and Michigan. to him. These open mics have been taking alumni,” said Jefferson Joseph, one that caps a remarkably fast All told, 37 states and the “I wasn’t surprised that place regularly since 2013 and allow of the founders of CREFO. “Social transformation across the District of Columbia already a person from an oppressed the audience to experience many media works, but we want to reach more social, legal and political allow same-sex marriage, group would be against it,” different performers. The club will keep students.” landscapes, the high court either as a result of a court he said of the only African- organizing the open mics throughout the overturned marriage decision or because of the American judge who sits on restrictions in four states and state’s own action. the dais. “You think he would ensured marriage equality for Justices Ruth Bader have a little perspective.” gay couples nationwide. Ginsburg, Elena Kagan, Gisela Vega, associate The court’s 5-4 majority Sonia Sotomayor and Stephen director of LGBTQ Initiatives concluded the Constitution’s Breyer joined in the majority for Multicultural Programs 14th Amendment guarantee of decision. All were appointed and Services, said for topics equal protection ensures the by Democratic presidents, and like this some dissent is to be same-sex marriage rights. their support for same-sex expected. Same-sex marriage became marriage was never in “When we think about legal in Florida on Jan. 6, question. Their decision was issues like this, that have after a federal court decision greeted with exultation outside different sides of a coin, overturned the state’s ban went the Supreme Court, and in a progress takes times,” Vega into effect. flurry of immediate reactions said. Daniel Cazzaniga, an from advocacy groups. But Vega was filled with 18-year-old senior at Design However, members of two emotions about the ruling itself. and Architecture Senior High of FIU’s advocacy groups “This is a momentous School when not at FIU, said reminded supporters of equal historic day and this is a huge the Court’s decision was long rights that the fight continues. leap for equality,” she said overdue. “The movement is not from MPAS’ office at the “I’m surprised they didn’t done,” said Justin Santoli, a Biscayne Bay Campus. do it earlier,” he said. junior elementary education He said his gay friends are major and a peer educator To read the complete story “ecstatic over” the decision. with the Victim Empowerment go to fiusm.com. Additional “They feel whole,” Program. reporting by the McClatchy Cazzaniga said. He said the rights of Washington Bureau. Natalie Reyes/The Beacon The decision locks in transgendered people, violence Juan Pigurina (left) and Carlos Iglesias (right), both FSU students, perform at Open Mic Night. same-sex marriage rights and against them and the plight