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By FRANK GREVE “It’s as though we’re Knight Ridder a Third World country, Newspapers providing raw materials to manufacturing countries,” Americans are recycling fretted Stanley Lancey, an paper at an all-time high, economist at the American recapturing 300 pounds Forest & Paper Associa- per person each year. tion, a Washington-based That’s about half the paper industry trade group. produced in the United Recovery rates are States. steady but prices are soar- In addition to improve- ing for other U.S. recycled ments in the tactics of products, mainly fibers, waste-paper collection, metallics and plastics, said recycling is gaining from Jerry Powell, the editor China’s suddenly raven- of Resource Recycling, ous appetite for U.S. scrap a monthly magazine paper. Its hunger for recy- for municipal recyclers. cled paper is fueled by its “China’s key to all three,” own shortage of wood pulp Powell said. and a mushrooming need Exports of U.S. scrap for boxes in which to ship of all kinds grew to $8.4 its exports. billion last year, according POOL SIDE EMERGENCY: After U.S. papermakers, who to the Commerce Depart- swimming a few laps in the Panther need scrap themselves, ment. That’s more than Hall pool on Feb. 15, an English are struggling to compete double the 1999 total. professor suffered a seizure (above), against China’s mills, which Scrap paper is now the which required immediate paramedic made off with about 6 mil- top American export by assistance (left). lion tons of American scrap volume, according to the “I witnessed the professor during his paper in 2004. That’s from paper industry. It’s growing seizure while swimming laps in the a total U.S. paper recovery faster than traditional U.S. pool,” said visitor Thomas Bellantino. of about 50 million tons. exports such as advanced “He sat up at the steps of the pool for Mills in India, Indonesia, technology products, farm a few minutes and started vomiting. Japan and South Korea products, manufacturing, Then the lifeguard helped put him on also are ardent bidders for and goods and services. his side to get the rest of the vomit out. American scrap paper. What’s keeping U.S. Five minutes later, the police showed “American mills are and Chinese papermakers up with the paramedics.” scared. They’re pulling stocked with scrap is the ISIDRO PENTZKE/THE BEACON out their hair,” said Mark eagerness of Americans to Arzoumanian, the editor of recycle. Curbside collec- Official Board Markets, an industry price newsletter. See RECYCLING, page 2 North Korea declares it has nuclear weapons, rejects talks By TIM JOHNSON The U.S. officials, however, The North Korean govern- Knight Ridder Newspapers cautioned that the numbers Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State ment said the Bush administra- weren’t based on hard evidence, tion still seeks to topple the North Korea’s declaration on but on assumptions based on We are confident ... that the United States and one-party Kim Jong Il regime. Feb. 10 that it possesses a nuclear such factors as the quantity and “ “This compels us to take a its allies can deal with any potential threat from weapons arsenal and will drop quality of North Korea’s highly measure to bolster its (North out of talks on giving it up sent enriched uranium. North Korea. And North Korea understands Korea’s) nuclear weapons arsenal the United States and its partners The previous classified esti- that. in order to protect the ideology, searching for a way to re-engage mate put the number of North system, freedom and democracy with the autocratic and isolated Korean nuclear weapons between withdrawal “only deepens North its nuclear assertion, and some chosen by its people,” the state- regime. two and nine. Korean isolation from the rest of experts said the nation might be ment said. The North Korean claim came The United States, Japan, the international community.” trying to up the ante in the crisis North Korea said it would as Knight Ridder Newspaper South Korea, China and Russia Rice, in Luxembourg, gave as a ploy to increase its bargaining suspend its participation in the learned that the U.S. intelli- have been urging severely impov- no hint of what concrete actions leverage. It has used brinkman- six-party talks “for an indefinite gence community six months ago erished North Korea to return the Bush administration plans ship before. period till we have recognized raised its estimate of the size of to talks aimed at getting it to to take. Washington will consult In its statement, North Korea’s that there is justification for us North Korea’s nuclear arsenal to dismantle its nuclear program in with North Korea’s neighbors in foreign ministry decried what it to attend the talks and there are between two and 15 bombs. exchange for security guarantees northeast Asia, she said. Rice plans called Washington’s “wicked ample conditions and atmosphere The lower assessment came and economic assistance. to meet with the South Korean nature” and “hostility” and to expect positive results.” from intelligence analysts at the Secretary of State Condo- foreign minister on Monday. lashed out at Rice, who called Rice rejected North Korea’s Department of Energy, caretaker leezza Rice said the North Korean “We are confident ... that the Pyongyang an “outpost of tyr- assertion that the United States of the U.S. nuclear arsenal, while announcement was “a most United States and its allies can anny” during her confirmation is pursuing an increasingly hostile the higher number came from unfortunate move, most espe- deal with any potential threat hearings on Capitol Hill last policy. the Defense Intelligence Agency, cially, probably, for the people of from North Korea. And North month and has been in Europe “The North Koreans have said U.S. officials, who requested North Korea.” She urged North Korea understands that,” she this week sternly warning Iran been told by the president of the anonymity because the estimate Korea to reassess its decision to said. about its secret nuclear pro- is classified. pull out of the talks, saying a North Korea didn’t back up grams. See NUCLEAR, page 3

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NEWSFLASH Scrap paper in high demand ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES RECYCLING, from page 1 Campuses study to make the grade tion, for instance, is up. So It’s a tricky proposition, college educators say: is corrugated cardboard holding institutions accountable for the quality of collection, especially by graduates they produce. grocery and department But college administrators know state and fed- stores, who have found eral regulators increasingly expect proof that public they can make money on higher education funds are well spent. Account- it. ability has become a buzzword among lawmakers To bolster recycled- nationwide. paper supplies to U.S. mills, In an attempt to prove their worth to them- the forest and paper trade selves and others, campuses across the country group, which has long have started testing students to see if they are pushed recycling, aims to learning to think in college. About 60 colleges recover 55 percent of the and universities are using the Collegiate Learning paper produced nationwide Assessment, run by the New York-based Council by 2012. That’s far below for Aid to Education, to test freshmen and seniors the rate in Germany and for critical-thinking and analytical skills. Finland, which recover The tests use two essay questions from the nearly 75 percent. But it’s Graduate Record Examination, normally used to another big step up for gain admission to graduate school. Administrators the United States, which plan to compare scores of freshmen and seniors. recovered only a third of its Educators say they need to do a better job of paper as recently as 1990. showing why public colleges are good for the “It’s the mind-set now,” RECYCLING DEPOT: A front-end loader moves paper, plastic and glass toward a economy and society as a whole, and the tests are said Rod Park, the chair- sorting machine at the Abitibi sorting facility in Fort Worth, Texas. COURTESY PHOTO one way to do that. man of the Portland, Ore., and Metro Council’s Solid paper in China, which is Kong. It’s the world’s larg- While strong offshore NATIONAL Waste Advisory Commit- so deforested that it pro- est, and is unique in its demand helps keep supplies tee. The eco-sensitized duces little of its own pulp, ability to turn low-quality up and prices in the $80 Music legend upstages young stars at Grammy Portland area recovered is growing at about 50 mixed papers into respect- to $120 a ton range, some Awards almost 550 pounds of paper percent a year, accord- able paperboard for boxes environmentalists worry per person last year, thanks ing to the paper industry. and packaging. that U.S. mills are get- An eclectic mix of young entertainers includ- to a policy of charging for To meet that demand, Another factor in Chi- ting priced out of recycled ing Alicia Keys, John Mayer, Usher, Maroon 5 garbage pickups but not U.S. collection agents for na’s favor: Its workers, who paper. and rapper Kanye West collected their share of for recycling. By maximiz- China’s mills offer higher are paid about $3.40 a day “I don’t object to export- trophies at the 47th Grammy Awards, but it was ing recycling, homeowners prices than many Ameri- to sort mixed paper manu- ing some of our recovered Ray Charles who won a leading eight Grammys, can save $73 to $170 a year can papermakers, market ally, are far cheaper than paper overseas,” said Susan all springing from the album of duets recorded just on their garbage-collection analysts report. American workers, who Kinsella, the executive direc- before his death, “Genius Loves Company.” That bills. Targeted pitches to Because shipping costs are paid at least the $5.15 tor of Conservatree, a San included wins in the evening’s two top categories: the property managers of relatively little - $10 to an hour federal minimum Francisco-based forest con- album of the year and record of the year for “Here office buildings and apart- $15 on scrap paper that wage. China’s low wages servation and paper-recy- We Go Again.” ment buildings - and attrac- costs around $100 a ton have helped many U.S. cling group. “At the same The late singer, who intertwined soul, rock ‘n’ tive scrap prices - helped, - China’s surging demand communities to collect time, I think it’s important roll, R&B, country, jazz, big band and blues, also too. is turning even East Coast recyclables with little or no to continue to support our won for best pop album and best pop collaboration The hardest-to-recover cities such as Miami, Fort sorting. own mills, too.” with vocals for “Here We Go Again” with Norah paper remains printing- Lauderdale, Fla., Savan- Jones, and best gospel performance for “Heaven writing paper and office nah, Ga., Baltimore and Help Us All,” a duet with Gladys Knight. The night paper, as well as the kind Philadelphia into paper- was further accentuated by two musical homages that catalogs, magazines export ports to Asia. Los to Charles. and newspaper inserts are Angeles leads, followed by The first touching moment of the night was a printed on. Homeowners New York, San Francisco toast to Charles, and it came early in the show. Keys will pitch them in, Port- and Seattle. was joined by Quincy Jones and Jamie Foxx, who land discovered, but only if Much U.S. scrap paper portrayed Charles in the bio-pic “Ray” and is up given additional 14-gallon ends up in the massive new Nursing Graduates for an Oscar later this month for the performance. recycling bins or bigger Nine Dragons recycled Foxx and Keys played piano and sang a Charles wheeled ones. paper mill in Dongguan, Paid interview expenses signature hit, “Georgia On My Mind.” The demand for scrap China, north of Hong Generous relocation package INTERNATIONAL Benefi ts start fi rst day Prince Charles to wed Camilla Parker Bowles Tuition assistance

The plan was for a calm and dignified announce- Competitive salaries ment, but it soon became a royal scramble Thurs- Continuing Education day after a tabloid newspaper scooped Buckingham Palace and exposed one of Britain’s best-kept secrets: Prince Charles will marry his lover of 34 Mayo Clinic Nursing in Rochester, Minnesota years, Camilla Parker Bowles, on April 8. invites new graduates to embark on an adventure and discover unparalleled With the abrupt announcement by the prince’s opportunities for career mobility and growth. Our office at mid-morning, the royal family revealed hospitals are world-renowned acute care its plans to break with centuries of protocol and teaching facilities where quality nursing is our have the couple wed in a civil ceremony in Wind- tradition and mission. sor Castle rather than a union consecrated by the Church of England. For the new graduate we offer clinical and The decision to keep the marriage out of the classroom-based orientation to foster church means the heir to the British throne will professional and personal growth and exchange his wedding vows before the borough development. A primary preceptor is assigned to registrar of the decidedly working-class London ensure a successful transition from student to suburb of Slough. Queen Elizabeth II and her professional. husband, Prince Philip, welcomed the wedding announcement with a terse statement in which To apply or learn more about nursing they expressed their “warmest good wishes for their opportunities for new graduates at Mayo Clinic, future together.” At a later public appearance, the please visit www.mayoclinic.org. queen declined any comment. Although the queen finally acquiesced to the Phone: 800-562-7984 marriage, the royal family has stipulated that Parker E-mail: nursing.hr.staffi [email protected] Bowles will not become queen should Prince Mayo Clinic is an affi rmative action and Charles ascend to the throne and become king. equal opportunity educator and employer. Instead, she will be known as princess consort.

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360 Youth Florida International Univ 3.25 x 7.0 BW www.beaconnewspaper.com NEWS The Beacon – February 17, 2005 3 North Korea exporting chemicals

NUCLEAR, from page 1 of partly processed ura- EDITORIAL BOARD nium, known as uranium United States himself that hexafluoride, which can

ALEJANDRA DIAZ EDITOR IN CHIEF the United States has no be further processed to [email protected] intention of attacking or produce highly enriched JOHN LOVELL MANAGING EDITOR invading North Korea,” uranium for nuclear bomb [email protected] she said. fuel, according to an Asian SAMANTHA QUIÑON COPY MANAGER One new development diplomat in Washington that could add urgency is who spoke on condition of CHRISTOPHER RUBI NEWS EDITOR new evidence indicating anonymity because of the [email protected] that North Korea may be sensitivity of the nuclear MICHELLE FERRER LIFE! EDITOR [email protected] more actively involved in talks. LEONCIO ALVAREZ OPINION EDITOR nuclear proliferation than Canisters that carried [email protected] previously thought. uranium hexafluoride were ON WATCH: Since North Korea declared that it pos- HARRY COLEMAN SPORTS EDITOR The Bush administra- surrendered by Libya and sessed nuclear weapons on Feb. 10, the U.S. govern- [email protected] tion this month dispatched contained radioactive trace ment will be watching the country closely. COURTESY PHOTO FELICIDAD GARCIA RECRUITMENT EDITOR an Asia affairs specialist material that scientists at [email protected] on the National Security the Oak Ridge National rials smuggling ring, gave all-potential sources of the Council, Michael Green, Laboratory in Tennessee evidence that the North chemical can be identified, NATALIE CHEEVER NEWS PAGE DESIGNER to present the evidence to identified as North Korean Koreans exported the by process of elimination, ALICIA BUSTAMANTE OPINION PAGE DESIGNER North Korea emerges as a MICHELLE SANTISTEBAN SPORTS PAGE DESIGNER the governments of China, plutonium. material. Finally, scien- LUIS NIN ILLUSTRATOR South Korea and Japan. In addition, A.Q. Khan, tists were unable to match likely, but not necessarily Some, but not all, U.S. the nuclear scientist who the distinctive chemical the only, source. There’s JAGDEEP WADHWANI ADVERTISING MANAGER intelligence analysts believe headed the Pakistani weap- tracings of the Libyan- no record of the chemical HATZEL VELA BUSINESS MANAGER North Korea supplied ons program and ran an processed uranium to any signature of North Korean- ALFREDO SOTO ASST. DIR. OF STUDENT MEDIA Libya with large quantities international nuclear mate- known source. Since nearly processed uranium. ROBERT JAROSS DIR. OF STUDENT MEDIA Bush plan cuts college funds for the poor INFORMATION

The Beacon office is located in the Graham Center, room By BECKY BARTINDALE college opportunity. chief academic officer for in 2001, 100 percent of 210 at the University Park campus. Questions regarding Knight Ridder Upward Bound works the East Side Union High the Upward Bound par- production and content should be addressed members of the Newspaper through universities, School District in San ticipants have graduated editorial and production staffs at 305.348.2709. Questions including Stanford and Jose, Calif. from high school, 95 per- regarding display advertising and billing should be directed to the Advertising Manager at 305.348.6994. Mailing address: For nearly 30 years, National Hispanic uni- Darin said loss of the cent entered some kind of Graham Center, room 210, Miami, FL 33199. Fax number is thousands of low-income versities, and community federal programs would postsecondary education 305.348.2712. Biscayne Bay Campus is 305.919.4722. Office students who aspire to agencies. It assists students mean the students who and 71 percent graduated hours are 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. E-mail: being the first in their in schools with high pov- need help the most may from college within six Beacon@fiu.edu. Visit us online at: www.beaconnewspaper. com for more information. family to attend college erty rates who are low- not get the information years, said Frank Castillo, have made their way to income or who would be about or access to college interim director of pre- PUBLISHING POLICY San Jose State University the first in their family to they need. college programs. for help through Upward go to college. Upward Bound was Upward Bound The Beacon is published on Mondays and Thursdays Bound. “These programs are created as part of Presi- “opened my eyes to see during the Fall and Spring semesters and once a week during Summer B. Advertising inquiries for classified, Now, President Bush’s critical because school dent Johnson’s “War on how important college was local and national ads may be addressed to our advertising proposal to eliminate fed- districts like East Side are Poverty.” It provides stu- and what I needed to get department. One copy per person. Additional copies are eral funding in 2006 for cutting counseling and dents with intensive col- there,” said Lizeth San- 25 cents. The Beacon is not responsible for the content of Upward Bound and other library services, so a lot lege preparation. At San chez, 23, a San Jose High ads. Ad content is the sole responsibility of the company or vendor. The Beacon is an editorially independent newspa- key college outreach pro- of our outreach person- Jose State, Upward Bound Academy graduate who is per partially funded by Student and Services fees that are grams has educators wor- nel are being reduced due serves 150 students a now a graduate student in appropriated by Student Government. ried that some of those to the current budget year. Since San Jose State recreation management at students will miss out on a crisis,” said Art Darin, began tracking students San Jose State.

CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES: The installation of hur- rican screens has begun thanks to a FEMA grant given to the University Park Towers and other housing complexes. Workers (above, left) began installing hurricane screens on Feb.15 on several GRAPHIC DESIGNERS WANTED floors in order to meet the American Experience with Adobe InDesign is preferable, but we will Red Cross shelter accept and train interested applicants who have standards. The thorough experience with Adobe Page Maker. installations began in November at the University Park Contact C. Joel Marino at [email protected] Apartments and will or stop by GC 210 or WUC 124 continue throughout this semester. JESSICA for an application. MARSHALL/THE BEACON

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OPINION Alejandra Diaz Editor In Chief • John Lovell Managing Editor • Leoncio Alvarez Opinion Editor With The

LUISDJ NIN / THE BEACON

Mark my words: If you make garbage they originally wanted. the mistake of throwing them I can’t possibly be expected a bone and playing the song to list everything I have, and they asked for, they will only there’s no way in hell I’m going come running back for more, to allow you to go through my and they’ll probably bring a few record collection. Once again, friends with them. unless you either know me or Nightclubs are not karaoke are really beautiful, don’t even bars, and we DJs are not your think about it. jukeboxes! There is no happy medium In fact, there’s a fun, little or compromise here. I’m really rule I call to mind when Djing: a nice guy, and usually, if you ask By JOHN LOVELL with this crap in person. are different. How do I know Don’t talk to me unless I know nicely enough, I’ll consider your Managing Editor In addition to DJing at this? Because, time after time, you or you’re a hot female. All request and play it eventually. I WRGP, I also spin at a club club-goers waltz up to the DJ silliness aside, asking your DJ to just wish there were some stan- Sitting in the safe confi nes every Wednesday night which booth to make the most out- play a song for you is a bigger dards as to how to treat DJs. of our dark and lonely campus hosts an alternative dance party landish requests for bands like favor than you think. DJs are people too, and it radio studio, I get a phone call. called Deadbeat Club. Metallica and 50 Cent. People don’t like being told genuinely hurts to see so many Phone calls are great because These clubs are relatively new It never ceases to amaze me no. I especially hate how some people acting idiotically over a it’s the only way we disc jockeys and unique to South Florida, dif- how unaware people are of the club-goers get angry when crappy song. I fear that eventu- (DJs) can know if someone is fering from the usual nightclub genre of music that’s being you can’t satisfy their request. ally, club-goers will no longer listening or not, so naturally, in their selection of music. The played. If you’re in a club that’s Whenever someone says, “What tolerate disobedience from DJs they make me really happy. I DJs at these clubs spin mostly playing music you aren’t familiar do you mean you don’t have and settle for mindless comput- answer the phone and a shrill indie, college or whatever you with, don’t waste the DJ’s time it?” I know there’s going to be ers and music robots to give voice with a thick Miami accent want to call it – very different requesting Guns `N Roses. For trouble. them exactly what they want. greets me: “Yo, can you play me music that wouldn’t ever fi nd that, you can check out the local There have even been a few Spinning music is an art, and some Linkin’ Park?!” its way into typical Miami Beach Hooters. times when I thought about until people realize and under- Argh! I hate being reminded clubs, but it is still highly dance- I think I speak for DJs of all reaching for that baseball bat stand that what we do as DJs how stupid people are. I can’t able. musical tastes when I say that, under the booth. As a DJ, you involves a great deal of skill, we keep track of how often this Revolver and Poplife, the two in general, people who request can’t underestimate the stupid- will forever have to ward off happens to me. most known of all these dance music are the most annoying ity of a drunk and angry club drones of selfi sh requests. When I’m in the studio, this is parties, draw quite a crowd and rude breed of human beings. mongrel. My advice to those guilty of no big deal. Usually, I just hang every weekend. The main idea Fellow DJs, I implore you not Another one of my favorite mistreating your fellow DJ: If up the phone a little disgruntled I’m trying to express is that the to give in to their ridiculous reactions that club-goers have you want to hear all your favorite and carry on with my play list. music I spin is different. demands! These people are the when I turn down their requests songs and you think you can mix You wouldn’t believe the frustra- Contrary to popular belief, most selfi sh and unappreciative is when they ask me what’s them all together nicely, then tion I feel when I have to deal most people dislike things that people on earth. available instead of whatever you be the DJ.

DJ Dos and Don’ts Dos Don’ts • Be patient with any song request • Approach the DJ while he’s spinning or talking to a hottie

• Be a hot girl • Touch the equipment

• Buy the DJ a drink (Tanqueray Ten tonic with lime) • Try to persuade the DJ with “It’s my birthday” or “We’re on vacation”

• Compliment the DJ on his or her spectacular musical taste • Ask the DJ to play any “To p 40” song (unless the song is from 1986)

OP 02-17-05.indd 1 2/16/05 12:09:14 AM The Beacon – February 17, 2005 OPINION www.beaconnewspaper.com 5

EDITORIAL Closing of gameroom causes controversy The Porter Davis Gameroom is a place that most recently admitted students don’t know about. The gameroom has been closed since the summer of 2004 and, supposedly, it won’t re-open until September. If one were to walk by the room it once occupied, they would find wires, cardboard boxes and pool tables wrapped in plastic. Students that have been at FIU for a while notice the room’s absence and find it to be a very significant change. It used to be a place where students could relieve the daily stresses of college life. One might think, “I never enjoyed the room, so why should I care?” What most do not know is that a percentage of tuition fees cover gameroom expenses. “The money will go for gameroom renovations, including new carpeting, new pool tabletops and even computers for online gaming. Offices from the third floor will be placed in the gameroom until the offices are up to fire code, including remodeling and a new sprinkler system. The new gameroom will be available by September of 2005,” said Carlos Carrasco,

LUIS NIN / THE BEACON Director of Operations for the Graham University Center, when asked if students would be reimbursed a portion of their tuition money for a gameroom that is not being used. Teen sex documentary found misleading FIU seems to be promising many things involving the new and improved gameroom. If it keeps its promises, maybe stu- By DARA BRAMSON dents will have a space to call their own once again. Staff Writer – Leoncio Alvarez, Opinion Editor Every year at least one These televesion specials seemingly exist prestigious journalist wakes “ only to scold today’s youth and reiterate the up with an earth-shattering WINNER & LOSER epiphany, one so profound that obvious, while claming to ‘spread awareness.’ it demands a one-hour televi- WINNER sion special. This groundbreak- before the teens revealed any parent criticize what their Lucky lobsters: A Norwegian study has concluded that ing revelation can simply be personal information. children are potentially doing lobsters feel absolutely no pain while being boiled. The summed up as: “Wow, Ameri- Many parents’ attitudes are and then encourage them to be C study did not prove whether or not the lobsters enjoyed can teenagers are slutty!” so insular that their children open about it? being eaten though. On Jan. 26, Katie Couric become too afraid to open up. Whether your beliefs are hosted a special called “The The gap between our genera- exceedingly liberal or undoubt- 411: Teens & Sex.” Couric has tion and theirs is identical to a edly conservative, it is likely LOSER been co-host of “The Today language barrier. that at one time or another Hungry sushi lover: Last week in Japan, a 68-year- Show” since 1991, so basically You’ve probably used the as a college student, you have old man broke into a restaurant and threatened to kill this means she has done this terms “hooking up” or “friends experienced the ramifications D himself unless he was served a dinner of the best sushi. story at least four times. with benefits” before. of the close-minded attitude Apparently, McDonalds didn’t satisfy the man’s stan- These television specials Every generation has its our country has toward sexu- dard of good food. seemingly exist only to scold euphemisms, and they are part ality. today’s youth and reiterate of what gets the elders into Most college students who the obvious, while claiming to such a tizzy. In the 1920s, have a liberal attitude about “spread awareness.” parents were terrified of their sexuality have never had to WHAT DO YOU THINK? This raises the question: teenagers going to “necking endure being called a “cock- Why can’t these journalists parties.” block” or a “prude.” What do you think about the closing of use their prestige and talent Then those teenagers grew However, many conserva- FIU’s Speech and Language Pathology to convey valuable informa- up, had offspring of their own tive college students have dealt program? tion rather than present the and got nervous when they with criticism for not being unchanged facts cyclically? heard about their kids “doing “active enough.” • The closing should not happen. It is a significant program To her credit, Couric no it” in the backseats of cars. Student Brent Capley that FIU needs. longer blames teenage sexual Those words do not necessarily bemoaned the close minded- 64% activity on Kurt Cobain or indicate irresponsibility, or any ness many college students gigantic pants and glowsticks. of the other charges leveled at have about sexuality. • It should not close entirely. This time, it’s “American cul- sexually active young adults by “Being a virgin in college 7% ture” that’s responsible for our “The Today Show.” I’m sure is like being an FIU football attitudes and behaviors. “It’s even Couric didn’t call sex fan. Nobody knows why you • I feel indifferent to the closing. If it doesn’t affect me, I don’t everywhere. It’s in advertis- “intercourse” as a teenager. are one. You always get really care. ing, on billboards, in music We live in an era in which excited at the beginning of 4% videos, movies, TV shows,” sex-talk borders on mainstream Fall semester only to end up said Couric. She implies that if acceptance. frustrated in the end,” said • I feel the closing is appropriate. What good did the program you do not want to be exposed However, the most influen- Capley. serve? to sex, you should live in a tial people in our culture are It’s important to remember 4% box. people like Couric who are this: Teenage sex, done respon- According to FIU students, stuck in the past. Generally, sibly or irresponsibly, is not • We had a Speech and Language Pathology program? there is some validity to Cou- today’s parents come from something new, and it certainly ric’s argument. a time when talking openly is not going away. 21% “I think a lot of the reason about sex was not an option. It is also important to some teens are having sex so Couric, a parent herself, remember that the only reason Total participants: 84 young is because of what’s told the Associated Press how these yearly scare reports are Cast your vote at www.beaconnewspaper.com seen on TV and in music. Sex is astounded she was at the non- produced is because the words being thrown at teenagers from chalant standpoint many teens “teen sex” mean ratings for the all angles,” said junior Alethea have on sex. “I was personally television networks. Perez. “But if they are doing shocked how casually young Journalists like Couric are SEND US YOUR LETTERS it responsibly, they should not people treat oral sex, and how undoubtedly aware that they Letters to the Editor must be dropped off in GC 210 at be criticized for it.” it’s considered much less inti- are reiterating the obvious, the University Park campus, WUC 124 at the Biscayne Bay Unfortunately, many Ameri- mate than intercourse,” said but since they are making a lot Campus or sent to beacon@fiu.edu. Letters must include cans act as if they live in boxes. Couric. of money doing it, there is no the writer’s full name, year in school, major/department On Couric’s NBC special, However, during the NBC reason to stop. and a valid phone number for verification purposes. If teens said that one of the special, Couric also admitted I only wish everyone could brought in to an office, a legitimate ID may be acceptaed main reasons they were not that sex “needs to be a con- have parents like mine, who instead of a phone number. The Beacon reserves the right willing to open up to parents stant discussion.” will not mind reading their to edit letters for clarity and/or spacing constraints. Letters was because of the dismissive Where is the middle ground, child’s sex article in the school must adhere to a maximum of 400 words. attitude their parents took even if there is one? How can a newspaper.

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V-DAY: Written by playwright Eve Ensler, “The Vagina Monologues” tackles difficult issues like dometic violence. The play was presented by the Women’s Studies Student Association and the Women’s Studies Center the show ran through Feb. 13 in GL 100. ALEX HERNANDEZ/THE BEACON REVOLUTIONARY TABOO

‘VAGINA MONOLOGUES’ TACKLES CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES AND AGGRESSION SWEEPS FIU WITH THREE SOLD OUT PERFORMANCES

By JULIA FRAJLICH sage. to be involved in the pro- FIU made its own pro- FEMINISM duction. Contributing Writer duction of the show to Most answered that The women in FIU’s pro- promote awareness of they were searching within duction of Eve E nsler’s “The safe sex, violence against themselves for a way to help Vagina Monologues” are a women and the causes of women. The cast retold the strong, unified group who rape. different stories of women believe they can better the Before the show, audi-VIOLENCE through monologues that world by spreading the word ence members were given some of the stories. focused on those women’s about women’s rights. free condoms and brochures Sadness accompanied vivid sto- experiences with their vagi- Hopefully, students and with phone numbers on ries of mistreatment and rape. nas. faculty saw “The Vagina them to call for more infor- The basic goal of “The Vagina Eve Ensler’s movement Monologues” this past mation. Monologues” was to invite women of women’s rights awareness Most monologues show- to have a better understanding ART continues through the Wom- weekend, because the actors’ powerful perfor- cased a sense of humor, of their vaginas. According to into their roles, and it really en’s Studies Center’s “The mances transcended age, but there were some that the monologues, most women felt as if they were experi- Vagina Monologues.” gender, sexuality and back- left viewers with a tear in haven’t even looked at their own encing their specific mono- The people of Miami were ground. their eye. vaginas, let alone paid attention logue. able to hear the stories of dif- Imitations, such as “The Realization seemed to to them. After the show, the cast ferent women. Marijuanalogues,” have be a key factor during the Overall, the acting was superb, participated in a question- Something was celebrated been made from Ensler’s performance as audience even though not all of the cast and-answer session during that most women don’t often book-turned-play, but most members, including some members were theater majors. which audience members ponder – vaginas. Hooray for don’t carry the same mes- men, began to relate to The women seemed to be very asked them why they decided the vaginas!

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WHAT: Marisol WHERE: Wertheim Performing Art Center, 11200 SW 8th St. WHEN: 8 p.m. HOW MUCH: $8 students, $10 general admission

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WHAT: Florida Grand Opera: “Magic Flute” WHERE: Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St. WHEN: 8 p.m. HOW MUCH: $17.00

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TERROR AND SUSPENSE: Marisol, presented by the FIU theater department, is a tale about Marisol Perez, a copyeditor SATURDAY• FEBRUARY 19 for a Manhattan publisher who escapes a brutal attack by a mad golf club-wielding lunatic while riding on a New York subway. With the help of her guardian angel, Marisol is taken on a fantastic adventure to fight alongside masses of homeless WHAT: The Used, My Chemical Romance, and displaced people who help angels in a war to save the universe. The urban fantasy, written by Jose Rivera and directed Killswitch Engage, Senses Fail, A Static Lullaby, by Jeffery Tangema, will run Feb. 17-27. Tickets can be purchased at the FIU box office at the Wertheim Performing Arts Underoath, Bleed the Dream, Opiate for the Center at University Park. Tickets are $8 for FIU students and $10 general admission. For more information, visit www.fiu. Masses edu/~thedan or call 305-348-3789. COURTESY PHOTO WHERE: 5 p.m. HOW MUCH: $22

SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 20 New play will keep you on edge WHAT: Miami City Ballet: Program III WHERE: Kravis Center By ELENA SANTALO AND WHEN: 1 p.m. MICHELLE FERRER HOW MUCH: $19-$59 Beacon Staff

With not much more than a desk, a chair and a woman on the stage, the play begins. “This is the last day of my life,” says poet Sylvia Plath (Angelica Torn). We follow Plath through events in her life, that culminate on Feb. 11, 1963, the day she succeeds, after one failed attempt, in committing suicide. Writer Paul Alexander’s direction was perfect, his script beautifully writ- ten. Alexander’s use of language had me hooked from the start until the climactic end. Alexander, the author the major Plath biography, “Rough Magic,” has had “Edge” in the works for 10 years. The play, performed at the tiny Coconut Grove Playhouse, is charm- ing. With only a small platform for a stage, the quaint playhouse creates an intimate atmosphere, making the play that much more enjoyable. Since the audience is so close to the actual stage, you feel physically closer to the COURTESY PHOTO actress, as well as emotionally. This one-woman show is captivat- A NIGHT ON THE EDGE: “Edge,” a production which has been in the works for February 17, 1976 ing not only because of the intimacy over 10 years, follows the life of poet Sylvia Plath, played by actress Angelica Torn with the audience, but also because (above), in a captivating tale of love and anguish. COURTESY PHOTO of the superb acting. Torn does an The Eagles album Their Greatest Hits amazing job of getting into the mind many different levels due to Torn’s watching, but powerless. (1971-1975) was released. It would of the poet. Through her we see acting and as Plath is about to commit “Edge” runs through March 26 eventually sell more than 25 million Plath’s ever-changing emotion. We suicide in the last few moments of the at the Coconut Grove Playhouse. copies in the United States, second are taken through a spectrum of feel- play, we are able to empathize with For information on tickets and show only to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. ings ranging from rage and jealousy her. The audience understands why times, you can call 305-442-4000 or to love and lust. Plath chooses to end her life. We go to the website: www.cgplayhouse. We were able to relate to Plath on felt as if we were one of her friends- org. – 440.com

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By MICHELLE FERRER Panning camera angles Life! Editor give the film a sleek, sharp look, making it pleasing to What would you do if the eyes, while off-camera someone tapped you on voice-overs provide funny the shoulder and told you commentary. they knew the secret to Lead actor, Will Smith get that special someone (“I, Robot”) keeps you to fall in love with you in laughing from start to three dates? finish alongside co-stars If you are one of these Eva Mendes (“Once Upon distant admirers, the new a Time in Mexico”) and film,“Hitch,” prescribes quirky misfit, Kevin James your cure. It follows the (“50 First Dates”). life of Alex ‘Hitch’ Hitch- Smith does not disap- ens, a discreet, profes- point in “Hitch” and will sional “date doctor” for have you agreeing with, if lonely, single men who not teaching, his theory love women they think on how to woo the ladies they can’t have. by the end of the movie. “Hitch” is an epiphany While the film is a for- film where Hitchens must mulaic romantic comedy, realize that love “ain’t it is entertaining. Written just a game” and that by Kevin Bisch, “Hitch,” sweet-talking won’t help while as cheesy and cliché him win his love du jour, as can be, ranks among a spunky gossip columnist romantic comedy classics for a New York tabloid. like “10 Things I Hate Andy Tennant (“Sweet About You,” “Never Been Home Alabama”) Kissed” and “She’s All directed “Hitch” with a That.” perfect sense of comedic Running at a 115 min- timing. utes, “Hitch” is worthy It is also exquisitely a see and a cute date filmed, from its crisp use movie. of color – not only in terms of costume, FILM but also the set itself ★★★ – to the clean sexi- “Hitch” ness of its cinema- Directed by Andy Tennant Written by Kevin Bisch HOOKED ON YOU: Will Smith plays a dating doctor who teaches men how to woo women the right way, in his new comedy, tREG-644_4.75x7ography. 1/24/05 2:48 PM Page 1 “Hitch.” COURTESY PHOTO

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TOURNAMENT, from page 12 of the third when Tippings led off the much of the tournament, as they defeated right center to send Murray (who had inning with a double to left center. She Mercer twice, 5-0 and 3-1. FIU then been placed at second according to inter- is happy that Gwydir has given her that then advanced to third on a bunt single defeated UAB 3-0. national tiebreak rules at the start of the confidence. by Cassie Parker, and later scored as FIU’s only contested match came inning), home with the game-winning “It makes a real big difference. As a she tagged up from third on a Deomni in their first meeting with Fordham, in run. pitcher you have301-1662E&Y4070_8.2x13a different flows and she12/27/04 Murray 11:02 foul PM out. Page 1 which the game went into extra innings, Next the Golden Panthers will travel makes my tempo a whole lot better,” FIU added their second and final run as FIU prevailed and picked up the 3-2 to San Diego State on Feb. 17-20 to Gwydir said. “She knows what I wanna of the game on a Ruiz home run to left win. compete in the Campbell/Cartier Classic. throw. I trust and have faith in her.” center in the bottom of the fourth. Ruiz led off the bottom of the eighth FIU will play host to San Diego State, Freshman Brook Ruiz was named the The Golden Panthers cruised through inning with a walk-off RBI double to Long Beach State, Oregon State, Santa tournament’s Most Valuable Player after live area: 8.2" batting .500 with four runs batted in, four runs scored, two stolen bases, a home run and a double during the tournament. Nealer was proud of the first year player. “I am so proud of her,” Nealer said. “She is such an athlete and I love watch- ing her. She will be great player for FIU in the future.” The Golden Panthers scored their first run against Fordham in the bottom

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COLLEGE NEWS PAPER 8.2 X 13 10 The Beacon – February 17, 2005 SPORTS www.beaconnewspaper.com FIU ends losing streak with sweep over FAMU

By XAVIER VILLARMARZO two runs scored and an RBI. As it 9-0. Staff Writer a team, the Golden Panthers had The lone FAMU run came 14 hits in the game. in the eighth inning. A two-out The Golden Panther baseball In game two, freshman Elih walk put a runner on base. The team ended their three-game Villanueva (2-1) added another runner proceeded to steal second losing streak with a sweep of solid pitching performance. The base and later scored off an FIU FAMU in Tallahassee on Feb. 11 starter went six innings, struck error. and 12. FIU raised their season out seven, allowed three hits Game two was a 1-1 tie record to 4-3. and walked only one batter in a until the seventh inning when “This whole weekend we 6-1 victory. McOwen hit a pinch-hit double played well. We made plays when Yema, freshman James with a runner on first base. we needed to make plays,” said McOwen and junior Michael Freshman Michael Jordan, also senior pitcher David Asher. Lopez had two hits each in the pinch-hitting, hit a single to left In the first game, Asher (2-0) 12-hit attack for the FIU. that scored the two runners, continued his streak of 21 con- Game one was blown open making it 3-1. secutive innings without allow- in the third inning where FIU FIU added one insurance run ing an earned run. The senior scored seven runs. Sophomore in the eighth and two more in pitched six innings, allowed only Cody Jacobs led-off with a the ninth. one hit and struck out six in the double followed by four consec- Senior pitcher Danny Her- 9-1 rout. utive bunts, two singles, a FAMU nandez came out to close in “My guys really helped me out error and an RBI sacrifice fly by the game in the ninth inning. [by scoring seven runs] in the freshman Corey Lozano. He allowed no runs with one second inning,” Asher said. “It’s In the fifth, Yema opened the strikeout for his second save of a lot easier to pitch when you inning with a single and later the season. have a big lead. You don’t get as came around to score on a triple The Golden Panthers begin a nervous [on the mound].” by junior Nick Cadena. Cadena 23-game home stretch on Feb. Junior Yahmed Yema led FIU then came around to score off 18 at 7 p.m. against LaSalle offensively going 3-for-4 with a FAMU passed ball to make Stadium.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WINS HANG TIME: Cesar Chavez-Jacobo goes up for a dunk against ASU. The freshman finished with five points. JESSICA MARSHALL/THE BEACON The Sun Belt Conference’s leading scorer senior Milena Tomova poured in a game- Team overcomes high 19 points to lead the Golden Panthers to a 60-55 RECORD BREAKER ships in 21.42 seconds, breaking win over Arkansas-Little Rock the school record of 21.78 sec- to improve to 12-0 all-time Senior Kevon Pierre shat- onds that he set just three weeks versus the Trojans. first half deficit tered the school record in ago at the same track – the BU With the win, FIU improves the 200 meters at Boston Track & Tennis Pavillion. to 15-8 overall and 5-5 in the SUN BELT WIN, from page 12 shot. University’s St. Valentine Pierre also beat out a field of Sun Belt, while UALR drops For the first time in what Invitational over the week- 63 athletes to win the 55 meters its third straight to fall to behind the arc. seems like an eternity, the Golden end. in 6.34 seconds – just .05 sec- 9-14 overall and 3-7 in the Following an early basket by Panthers went into the break Pierre placed third in the onds off the school record he league. Almonte in the first half, Arkan- with smiles on their faces as they 200 and provisionally quali- set in Boston in FIU’s last meet The team returns home to sas State went on a 14-0 run over looked to avenge a Jan. 8 five- fied for the NCAA Indoor there. The speedy senior is unde- host South Alabama on Feb. the following four minutes to point loss on the road to this very Track & Field Champion- feated in the 55 this season. 19, at 7 p.m. take control of the game early. same Arkansas State team. The Golden Panthers clawed The Indians were hurt offen- their way back over the following sively and defensively as they seven minutes thanks to a 16-4 missed the output of their team run that forced an Indian time leader J.J. Montgomery who “Knowing Each Other – out with just under 10 minutes averages almost 20 points a game. to play in the first half, and the In the first meeting between the Working Together” score tied at 18. two clubs, Montgomery domi- Led by the 12 point output nated the night lighting up the of Almonte, FIU took the lead Golden Panthers for 22 points. and never looked back, heading FIU now faces a two game Denver Department of Safety into the locker room with a seven road swing at South Alabama www.denvergov.org/recruit point lead, 32-25. and New Orleans before return- (720) 913-3390 Isaac Wells led the Indi- ing home to close out the season ans, a group that was unhappy schedule against Western Ken- during the first frame because tucky and Middle Tennessee on of calls made by the officials on Feb. 26 and 28. both offense and defense. The With the win FIU moves to sophomore forward racked up 9-14 on the season and 2-8 in 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting, conference, while Arkansas State including a show of some range falls to 13-11 and 5-6 in the Sun Career Opportunities as he drained a long three-point Belt Conference. Denver Deputy Sheriff Denver Firefighter Denver Police Officer Read The Beacon’s new BBC NEWS City & County of Denver, section on page 3 Public Safety Recruitment, 1570 Grove Street, Denver, CO 80204 of every Monday issue. www.beaconnewspaper.com SPORTS The Beacon – February 17, 2005 11 Should the Miami Heat take Zo back?

YES paint. With no capable O’Neal and Dwayne NO not accept Zo back on – Toronto. defensive presence down Wade were the first to the team. This is the same In protest, he refused low, the Heat gets out- rave about Zo. guy who just a year ago, to show up for Toronto’s played until Shaq comes “I think he can help decided that he wouldn’t practices and went straight back on the floor. our team. I know he re-sign with the Heat to his Miami home, where Adding Zo to the team can help our team,” said because they were not he has been ever since. will fix that problem. He O’Neal. good enough. The argument for the will give the Heat the best Added Wade, ‘’I think Now I know the guy Heat to sign him is that he one-two center combo Miami would love him. had a kidney ailment but, would play great alongside in the NBA. He will also Zo is loved in Miami.’’ what does he do when his Shaq. He would defen- By HARRY COLEMAN make the Heat a promi- Zo created Miami bas- By XAVIER VILLARMARZO contract with the Heat sively solidify the team and Sports Editor nent title contender. ketball and he deserves Staff Writer is up? help with rebounding. He Last years champions, another chance. He has Instead of doing the would also give the team a The Heat needs Alonzo the Detroit Pistons, won been a major contributor Never has a man in right thing and re-sign- solid back-up if Shaq were Mourning as much as he the title in part because not just to the Heat, but the sports world epito- ing with the team who to get into foul trouble. needs the Heat. the team added big man the entire Miami com- mized the term “Jekyll has been loyal to him by In a perfect world, that Don’t get me wrong, Rasheed Wallace around munity. Zo’s Summer and Hyde” like Alonzo paying him millions to sit would all be true. How- the Heat have a good team t h i s s a m e t i m e l a s t Groove has raised million Mourning. He has given on the bench, Zo leaves to ever, Zo has played a total now, but by adding Zo, season. of dollars for our city. to the community self- the highest bidder. of 30 games the past three a proven center who has With Wallace comple- Now, we need to give lessly and at the same Of course, most people seasons. He is the recipient two Defensive Player of menting Ben Wallace, the him the opportunity to time taken selfishly. would take a guaranteed of a donated kidney and the Year awards under his team cruised all the way to come back and finish his If the Miami Heat four-year, $20 million is about as reliable as a belt, will make the Heat the championship. career where he belongs want to keep their integ- contract over a one-year mobile home in Tornado better. No team in the Eastern – with the Heat. rity intact, they should $1.1 million, but he also Alley. No player has done Conference has a domi- had the audacity to say he In the best case sce- more for the Heat fran- nant center other than the only did it to play toward nario, Zo would be a role chise than Mourning. The Heat and Cleveland. a championship. player, not the centerpiece only reason we were a win- Adding Zo will make He knew he was in the he once was. Do you hon- ning team that constantly the Heat twice as deadly. twilight of his career so he estly think he could handle reached the playoffs was It will also give them a almost literally took the playing second-fiddle to because of Zo. better chance to defeat money and ran. Shaq? During his seven sea- teams from the Western Zo got his payback, Can he handle watch- sons in Miami, all he did Conference. however. The sports gods ing his former team in the was build us into a cham- The Heat’s current frowned upon his selfish hands of someone else? pionship contender. record stands at 39 wins act and the New Jersey Something tells me there You can’t tell him that and 14 losses. The record Nets, the team he signed will be some unrest in the he’s greedy for leaving sounds good, however, with, ended up finishing locker room. Miami for a guaranteed eight of the losses have worse than the Heat did The Heat is now one $20 million contract. This come against teams from last year. of the best teams in the is a man who must be paid the West. All of the West When this season began, NBA with a good shot of for his services. favorites – Seattle, Phoenix, Zo being the diva that winning the NBA title. Facing many health fac- San Antonio and Dallas, he is, demanded a trade Even though Zo has tors, Mourning needed to have defeated Miami. from his struggling team. helped inner-city youths leave the Heat and play for Miami may be good When the team refused, with the popular “Zo’s a contender. At the time, enough to win the East, he wanted the team to buy Summer Groove,” it Miami was rebuilding and but not the NBA title. The out his contract. doesn’t hide that he has the Nets just made a better team needs better play- He only played a total evaded the punishment fit for the possible future ers and Zo’s career 19.8 of 30 games for this team! given to him by the sports Hall of Famer. points, 9.6 rebounds and Now he wants them to pay gods. Miami needs a better three blocks average per him to leave? He contrib- Zo does not deserve back up for Shaquille game would be a great uted nothing to them. a shot for the champion- O’Neal. When the Big start. The sports gods smited ship – at least not with the Aristotle gets a breather Many Heat players have Zo again, with a little help Heat. If he wants to be on the bench, other teams from the Nets, this time by here, he should have never already welcomed the addi- DIFFERENT TIMES: Alonzo Mourning will have to adapt to dominate the Heat in the tion of Mourning. sending him to NBA Hell left in the first place. coming off the bench for the Heat now. COURTESY PHOTO CLASSIFIEDS

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By NIKOLAY OREKHOV AND HARRY COLEMAN Beacon Staff

It took three days, five games, three total shutouts and several standout individual performances for the Golden Panthers’ softball team to win the FIU DeLong Invitational Tournament – their second tournament championship in as many weekends. The Golden Panthers capped off the tournament championship with a 2-0 victory over Fordham in the title game on Feb. 13. With the win, FIU improved to 11-2 while the losing Rams dropped to 2-3. The Golden Panthers have now won their last seven contests and have not given up an earned run in 52 1/3 straight innings. Head coach Kim Gywdir was proud of her team. “It’s a huge win,” said Gwydir. “It’s always good to get off to a fast start, especially with a team with a lot of new comers. You are seeing a team grow up right In front of your eyes and playing with a lot of confidence.” FIU’s Amanda Nealer recorded two shutouts and three wins during tourna- ment play. The senior struck out a total of 30 batters in 19 innings, and was named to the All-Tournament team along with fellow teammates Lindsay Tippings and Jennifer Powell. Nealer was also happy about the team’s second straight tournament win. “The win was good for us as a team,” said Nealer. “We know what we can do against good teams.” The performance by Nealer is some- thing Gywdir expects everytime the senior goes out on the mound. “Her performance is what you expect a senior to do,” Gwydir said. “She’s done well with her catcher Marleah Stapf call- ing the plays.” Stapf is the only Golden Panther allowed to call their own game. Nealer

TWO IN A ROW: The softball team picked up their second straight tournament win by winning the FIU DeLong Invitational on Feb. See TOURNAMENT, page 9 13. Above, Joy Dee steals a base in the championship game against the Fordham Rams. GEOFF ANDERSON/SPECIAL TO THE BEACON Men pick up second straight Sun Belt win

By ANDONI GONZALEZ-RUA Sergio Rouco, Basketball head coach first conference winning streak at home. Staff Writer “We had an outstanding performance Teams that are not winning, teams where things aren’t for a team that doesn’t have many wins Head coach Sergio Rouco received a “ in the conference,” Rouco said. “Teams going well, usually if you are not winners, you roll over. nice gift Valentine’s Day – another Sun that are not winning, teams where things Belt Conference victory. There was no quit in our guys and I am very happy. aren’t going well, usually if you are not In front of 614 screaming and cheering winners, you roll over. There was no quit fans at the Pharmed Arena on Feb. 14, well together,” said Almonte. “We need guy that makes us go,” said Rouco. “All in our guys and I am very happy.” Ivan Almonte once again proved why he to try and win as much as we can. It’s not the shots that we get are off [Almonte] Freshmen starter Antonio Jones joined deserves a spot on the Sun Belt All-Con- just about now. It’s about who is hotter dumping the ball off of double teams. Almonte in double figures by finishing ference team by leading FIU with a 68-52 when the tournament time comes.” He is becoming a much better offensive with 10 points. win over Arkansas State. The Golden Panthers never looked player, and it is a role that he has never Ismael N’Diaye and Junior Matias The junior from the Dominican back after leading by seven at the half. been comfortable with, but he is getting struggled to find their touch all night. Republic notched his 11th double-double Rouco’s men started the second half there.” N’Diaye, who added seven rebounds as of the season in a dominating performance on a 20-8 run, led mostly by Almonte FIU cruised to the finish, controlling the Golden Panthers out-rebounded the on both sides of the court, finishing with who had 12 points in the first period but the clock for the remainder of the game Indians 42-36, shot just 2-of-8 for six 25 points and 12 rebounds. another 12 during that run. and for what seems like the first time this points. Matias struggled in much the same Following the game Almonte was his Following the win, Rouco was just as season, put a team away in the second way producing just three field goals off regular self, a true team player. humble about Almonte’s performance as half. 13 shots, including shooting 0-of-5 from “It’s not about my performance. It’s Almonte was. Rouco also praised the team’s perfor- about everybody. I think everybody played “He was okay. He is our leader, the mance on a night where he managed his See SUN BELT WIN, page 10