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ARGENTINA CHINA VENEZUELA Former President Kirchner dies Court denounces awarding of Nobel Business leaders briefl y kidnapped A spokesman for the Beijing court that upheld an 11-year Former President Nestor Kirchner, who steered Argentina out Venezuela’s government promised to investigate a violent attack prison sentence for Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo of crisis and political instability died suddenly of a heart attack on four representatives of the country’s largest business cham- denounced the award and brush aside international calls for with his wife, President Cristina Fernandez, by his side. ber, a group that has been at odds with President Hugo Chavez. his release. Campus Organizations encourage students to vote

the last election cycle, a lot of Palestinian people are aware of what’s going on with the economy and there’s some spotlight that people care,” group said Vice President of College Republicans, Luis Valdez. Student apathy towards midterm elections can be associ- objects to ated towards the lack of excite- ment they have in comparison to presidential elections or the League’s list belief that one vote does not make a difference. VALENTINA HERRERA “It may seem insignificant Contributing Writer but if 100 other students feel that way, that is 100 votes, that might The Anti-Defamation League be the difference in a congres- listed the Students for Justice sional race and in many local in Palestine, including FIU’s races. I believe that a North chapter, as one of the largest anti- ESRA ERDOGAN/THE BEACON Miami Beach Commissioner won Israel organizations in America. by just 5 votes,” said Santana. SJP members are upset over the Students for Environmental Action rallied on the GC Ballroom lawn before marching to the voting polls. Events like the debate and inclusion, and leaders of SJP the march aimed to highlight across the nation are looking to issues on the ballot that could be march to the West Dade Regional involve several candidates on raise awareness about their view ALEXANDRA CAMEJO important to students on campus. Library voting polls. The idea for a state and local level, have on the Israeli government’s viola- Assitant News Director Valdez hopes that students the event, according to Cooper, propelled political organizations tion of human rights. research the issues on the ballot, came out of the voter registra- on campus to spread awareness “We locate ourselves in a In an effort to promote student because they affect each person tion and education campaign to first-time voters. legacy of social justice move- participation in the midterm elec- differently that SEA has been working on “I tell students to find an issue ments working for a free and just tions, politically driven organiza- Sasha “Bleu” Waters, Student throughout the semester. or two that they care strongly world,” said Mnar Muhareb, pres- tions have hosted several events Government Association sustain- Cooper emphasized that the about and do research about ident of SJP. across the University aimed to ability coordinator, was amongst purpose of the march, although which candidate or party’s poli- The organizations on ADL’s inform voters on the candidates the marchers who promoted steered by environmental initia- cies are similar to yours,” said list are selected according to and issues on the ballot. energy efficiency. Waters took tives, was not to endorse green Michael Santana, president of the popularity generated to each “It’s really important for the event as an opportunity for legislation. college Democrats at FIU. group, the aptitude in which they young people to get out and to all of the University’s environ- “We thought it would be A three-way debate between arrange events and the relation- decide who’s going to run our mental groups to stand as one a great way to send a strong College Democrats, Republi- ships developed with similar country because it is our future,” unit, and “ support youth—youth message that while we are a cans, and Independents, on Nov. organizations. said Students for Environmental voting for our future.” university organization that 1, in GC 140, is aiming to let Abraham H. Foxman, ADL’s Action President, Cara Cooper at Hoping that the unified efforts deals with the environment, this people know where each party national director, said that there the “March for Our Future” rally of university organizations make event is more about being young stands on issues, and encourage are hundreds of groups that are on Oct. 27. a change at FIU, Waters believes and having the power vote,” said political attentiveness. involved and organize various Students and SEA members that this could promote the same anti-Israel activities. gathered on the Graham Center Cooper. “While the student enthu- “These groups are not lawn to begin a University The midterm elections, which siasm is significantly down from VOTING, page 2 promoting peace. They are spreading propaganda to assault Israel’s legitimacy,” said Foxman. “We want Americans to know Florida poverty rates highest since recession whom these groups are and what it is they really stand for, which is MICHAEL JEFFERY According to Eisenhauer, the [are] not clear [on] how that trickles Floridians living in extreme poverty to delegitimize the Jewish state.” Contributing Writer unemployment rate is fairly stabi- down into the economy.” compared to the national rate of 6.3 He went on to say that these lized, but “the number of jobs that Some additional statistics from percent. groups use various campaigns to Florida had the largest increase in have been created over the last the report give details that one in According to the report, more “demonize” Israel through the use poverty in the United States since the couple of months is really small in fi ve children under 18 years of age women than men living in poverty in of subjective messages that fail recession began almost three years comparison to the problem of over in Florida are living in poverty. Florida, with 16 percent of women to take into account the intricacy ago, according to a report put out by a million people in this state [being] Totaling 30.8 percent, this makes up compared to 13.8 percent of men, between the Israeli-Palestinian the Research Institute on Social and unemployed.” the highest poverty rate of any age men have had a higher unemploy- confl icts. Economic Policy. In order to stimulate the economy group in the state. ment rate during the recession. A statement made by the The report showed that out of 2.7 and assist jobless citizens, Eisen- “That is one of the worrisome African Americans have had ADL states that members of million Floridians, approximately hauer suggests that unemployment problems, because children in the largest increase in poverty since SJP routinely organize activities one in seven were living below compensation should not be cut from poverty are obviously not going to 2007, followed by Hispanics. The that present a biased view of the poverty levels. People of working people still struggling to fi nd work. have the same opportunities as other proportion of impoverished African Israeli-Palestinian confl ict. On age between 18 and 64 had the “Unemployment compensa- children,” said Eisenhauer.Living in Americans, 26.8 percent, is more campuses all over the country, largest rate of increase in poverty. tion is one of the best stimula- poverty decreases the chances that than double than the 10.5 percent of groups promoting Palestinian “This is a clear illustration of tors, or stimulus, for the economy children have of getting an adequate whites living in poverty. freedom have responded to these a link between poverty and jobs,” because with unemployment, you’re education. The report outlined key statis- claims. explained Emily Eisenhauer, co- taking that money – you’re putting it Of the 50 states, Florida had the tics found by the American Commu- “We are united in our belief author of the report and RISEP directly into the pocket of somebody largest increase in the percentage nity Survey and the Current Popu- in justice, freedom and human research associate. “That is, when who’s immediately going to go out of people living in extreme poverty lation Survey between 2007 and rights for the Palestinian people,” people lose jobs, they fall into and spend it and buy something with between 2007 and 2009. Extreme 2009. Both the American Commu- said Muhareb. “We will continue poverty, which makes any initia- it,” said Eisenhauer. “As opposed to poverty is defi ned as a household nity Survey and the Current Popu- tives around job creation particularly something like tax cuts which, espe- with an annual income of $11,000 lation Survey are carried out by the SJP, page 2 important.” cially ones for the upper income, or less. There were 6.5 percent of U.S. Census Bureau. 2 The Beacon – Monday, November 1, 2010 NEWS www.fi usm.com Summit attendance creates confl ict CORRECTIONS

In the issue dated Oct. 25, 2010, the Verbatim SJP, page 1 conferences as well as trips to Israel. attendance at the AIPAC Summit. section contained a quote incorrectly attributed to On that same statement released by “They assured students present that to work for a just peace where Pales- Governor McDonnell. It was former Chairman of SGC-MMC, Ramirez mentioned the they would be attending the summit tinians are free in their homeland and the Virginia Beach Republican Party, David Bar- request for the Facebook event page as individuals seeking information as equals to Jewish Israelis.” tholomew. titled “FIU-SGA Say No to AIPAC” to opposed to student body,” said Dean According to members of SJP, be removed. Williams, former SGC-MMC press several Student Government leaders The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Call “We fi nd it unfortunate that secretary. “It was also clarifi ed at the were sponsored by the American our UP offi ce at 305-348-2709 or BBC at 305-919- students and student organizations press conference on Oct. 21, as well Israeli Public Affairs Committee to 4722. at the [MMC] have published state- as in the statement issued on Oct. 20, attend a summit being held in South ments in regards to our relation- that student activity and service fees Florida on Oct. 24 and 25. ship with AIPAC without requesting were not used to fund attendance at “We requested them not to go to formal consultation and discussion the summit.” the summit because Israel commits with their elected student leaders,” Eventually, four out of six members human rights violations against Pales- said Ramirez. of SGA who had originally planned to tinians every year. We seek justice, However, Maxine Hylton, director attend the AIPAC summit decided not EDITORIAL BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION not revenge,” SJP said in a written of the Graham Center said: “SJP to. statement to Student Media. members checked with me in regards Student Media reached out to EDITOR IN CHIEF Modesto Maidique Campus: An offi cial statement was also to meeting a deadline for collection Gonzalez and SGC-MMC Senate JORGE VALENS GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM released by Student Governing signatures for a cause, in which the Speaker Pro Tempore Hector Mujica, (305) 348-2709 news@fi usm.com Council at Modesto Maidique Campus student group was granted a table neither of whom attended the summit, PRODUCTION MANAGER/COPY CHIEF President Helena Ramirez, who said inside GC to do so.” however, they were unavailable for CHRIS TOWERS Biscayne Bay Campus WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM that they do not promote the views SJP leaders stated that they received comments. Ramirez and Autiello still (305) 919-4722 of AIPAC or any other organization support from more than 200 students went on to attend. NEWS DIRECTOR bbc@fi usm.com unrelated to the activities of FIU. to hold a protest against AIPAC. According to the statement GABRIEL ARRARÁS According to SJP leaders, however, A press conference was held on released by SGC-MMC, while student Editor-in-Chief: this was a false statement because Oct. 21 where SGC-MMC Vice Presi- leaders represent the views of the BBC MANAGING EDITOR (305) 348-1580 jorge.valens@fi usm.com AIPAC sponsored SGA’s trip, making dent Nick Autiello and Chief of Staff student body, each student is entitled PHILIPPE BUTEAU Advertising: it a clear confl ict of interest as a polit- Alina Gonzalez addressed concerns to freely associate as he or she wishes (305) 348-6994 ical lobby was sponsoring students to students had regarding their scheduled individually. LIFE! EDITOR advertising@fi usm.com ADRIANA RODRIGUEZ The Beacon is published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the Fall Guides can reduce ballot confusion SPORTS DIRECTOR and Spring semesters and once a week JONATHAN RAMOS during Summer B. One copy per person. Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon VOTING, page 1 anywhere,” said Waters. just that you vote and that you are OPINION EDITOR is not responsible for the content of ads. According to Valdez, students educating yourself and making sure CHRISTOPHER DIAZ Ad content is the sole responsibility of the who feel overwhelmed by the jargon that you’re voting for people who The Beacon change in the government company or vendor. is an edi- of ballots can research Miami-Dade represent your values because we torially independent newspaper partially “We need to make movements PHOTO EDITOR funded by student and services fees that within our campus, before we can voting guides that can make the trip have to make sure that we are electing

ESRA ERDOGAN are appropriated by student government. start breaking ground outside. If to the booths much simpler. people who represent what we want,” we can do it here, then we can do it “I don’t care who you vote for, said Cooper. Contact Us Jonathan Ramos Sports Director jonathan.ramos@fi usm.com SPORTS The Beacon – 3 www.fi usm.com Monday, November 1, 2010

FOOTBALL: FAU 21, FIU 9 FIU win streak snapped by struggling Florida Atlantic

IGOR MELLO keys. They started to get season, the Golden Panthers Staff Writer misaligned,” said Smith. used Wayne Times to take “It’s defi nitely a learning the snaps. The Shula Bowl IX experience for us. We got On third down, Times trophy will stay in Boca to learn that we have to kept the ball and was stopped Raton for yet another year. fi nish.” for no gain. Without hesita- For the fi fth consecu- A crucial moment of tion, the offense went for it tive year, FIU (2-5, 2-1 Sun the game came early in the on fourth and goal as Times Belt) fell short to Florida fourth quarter where quar- elected to pass the ball from Atlantic University (2-5, 1- terback Wesley Carroll the wildcat formation to his 3 Sun Belt) 21-9. orchestrated a 14-play, 94- tight end Jonathan Faucher. For the seniors, it was yard drive across the fi eld “We felt good about it, their last opportunity to that would have given the it’s been real good for us overcome their cross-town Golden Panthers the lead had in practice, it’s been good rivals. One of the team they scored a touchdown. in games. It’s a good play. captains, linebacker Toronto Instead the Golden We need to score,” Cris- Smith, can speak on the Panthers were stuffed on tobal said. behalf of the senior class. four goal-line attempts at Despite not being able to “This sucks. Really bad,” the two-yard line. execute that play in the goal Smith said after fi nishing the “It’s almost a walk-in if line, Cristobal has no regrets game with eight tackles. it’s executed the right way,” with his play calling. The defense allowed said head coach Mario Cris- “I’d run the same play. 187 yards rushing and two tobal about his play calling There’s no second-guessing. touchdowns on the ground, on third and fourth down. It’s football,” Cristobal one from Alfred Morris and On third and fourth said. another from Willie Floyd, downs, Cristobal opted to The wildcat forma- to put the game out of take out Carroll from under tion went for 17 yards on reach. Morris led the Owls, center and use his wildcat six plays. Times scram- rushing for 108 yards while formation. Although the bled three times for eleven his partner Floyd gained 93 wildcat formation has been yards, he handed it off to yards on the ground. normally used with wide T.Y. Hilton on a sweep for “The defense started to receiver T.Y. Hilton as the get their eyes off of their quarterback throughout the FOOTBALL, page 4 FOOTBALL Florida Atlantic continues to fi nd ways to defeat FIU

atching the Florida Atlantic Owls momentum of a two-game winning streak in Wcelebrating a Shula Bowl victory conference play and a chance to make its case appears to be how things as a Sun Belt Conference contender. COMMENTARY should be. The team simply came undone in the fi nal It seems like watching quarter of play, allowing the Owls to run away Howard Schnellenberger with the game and keep the Shula Bowl Trophy smiling and waving as he in Boca Raton for yet another pain-staking carries the trophy with his year. team surrounding him is simply how the football gods ANOTHER MELTDOWN want it to be. JOEL DELGADO Maybe it’s fate. Maybe Three interceptions chucked by Wesley it’s destiny. Carroll in the fourth quarter, questionable deci- But whatever it is, it happened yet again sions with points on the line, fourth-down short- as the Golden Panthers once again make a comings and a failure to prevent the big play trek down the Turnpike both dejected and alongside a failure to create one sent the Golden wondering what it is exactly to break out of this Panthers to their doom. cure. The never-ending, reoccurring nightmare Another so close, yet so far perfor- continues. mance. Another disappointing drive down the Just when it looked like the Golden Panthers Turnpike. put their late-game collapses behind them Allowing the Owls to deliver the fatal dagger and were poised to take the necessary steps to time and time again appears to be turning into a fi nally earn a victory against their South Florida self-fulfi lling prophecy. nemesis, they somehow fi nd themselves The Golden Panthers were able to move the outside of the win column against the one team ball down the fi eld but failed to reach the Prom- that knows how to defeat them over and over ised Land on several occasions, the fi nal straw again. coming at the beginning of the fourth quarter It didn’t matter that the Golden Panthers when the offense drove down inside the fi ve- were facing a defl ated and aimless Florida yard line but failed to convert. Atlantic team that was on life support heading Then the fl oodgates broke wide open as the into this annual rivalry showdown after drop- game unraveled and unleashed a chain of events ping fi ve straight matches. It didn’t matter that this was a Golden SHULA BOWL, page 4 Panthers team with bowl game aspirations, the 4 The Beacon – Monday, November 1, 2010 SPORTS www.fi usm.com Carroll struggles in loss; Hilton given Shula Bowl MVP

FOOTBALL, page 3 Greg (Ellingson) picked up The individual accolades the safety, so I tried to get did not make Hilton happy, six yards and also threw there real fast and he hit especially coming off a loss two incomplete passes. my leg and I tripped,” said in a rivalry game. “That drive was very Hilton. “I don’t think I deserve important. I kind of blame Hilton, who normally MVP right now,” Hilton that on me on not fi nishing takes the snaps in the wildcat said. up and giving my knees up. formation, was comfortable Carroll had a game to We work on that every day with not getting the call at forget. and I blame that on me,” wildcat in the redzone on The junior fi nished out Hilton said. third and fourth down. the game completing 20 Hilton nearly got the “Coach felt that Times passes out of 32 attempts Golden Panthers to reach could get in and I was 100 for 210 yards. Three out of the end zone line earlier in percent behind him and Carroll’s last four passes that drive with a 23-yard I felt good about it too,” late in the game went for catch, but got tangled up at Hilton said. a pick. Carroll’s offense the seven yard line. Hilton lead all receivers was held without a touch-

“I kind of exploded with 124 yards receiving down for the fi rst time this REBECCA VILLAFANE/THE BEACON through and I saw a safety and was honored Shula season. T.Y. Hilton [center] led FIU in receiving with 124 yards in loss to Florida Atlantic. and a corner to beat and Bowl IX team M.V.P. FIU has tough climb ahead BASKETBALL Team hosts open preview SHULA BOWL, page 3 the deal-breaker for the Golden Panthers, a mental setback that drains the team of life with that resulted in a combined fi ve turnovers by fi ve games remaining. SERGIO MONTEALEGRE ments done on the arena in the March, they pick the 64 best both teams, a messy end to an ugly game for the Will this be a season-altering defeat? A game Asst. Sports Director form of a new locker room teams. We want to be one of Golden Panthers that hinders the Golden Panthers beyond repair? and a place where the team those teams,” said Thomas. Or will they overcome this defeat and make that With the basketball team’s can study fi lm on plays. “So, we want to go to the INTO A HOLE run that so many believed they may have been season beginning on Nov. Fans were also able to ask dance. That’s all we want, to capable of heading into this game? 12 with at home vs. Florida Head Coach Isiah Thomas go to the dance. That’s the Now the road for FIU becomes much more There is no real answer yet. Whatever fate Memorial, the team took questions in an open Q&A only goal we have. If we treacherous, much more challenging, and much the Golden Panthers are destined for still rests the time to tease fans on the session on matters related to win the conference, that’s more demanding. in their own hands. upcoming season with an the team. great, but at the end of the It is very likely that this game will be one The real mystery is which Golden Panthers open preview on Oct. 27. Thomas hopes the team day, we want to be dancing in that Mario Cristobal and his men look back on team will show up the rest of the season: the one Fans that went to the U.S. goes farther than just winning March.” when the season comes to a close. There is a that appeared to be improving by the week or Century Bank Arena had the the Sun Belt Conference. For more on this story strong possibility that this could end up being the one that got manhandled by FAU. chance to check out the team “We have one goal, and including video, please visit in action as well as improve- that’s to advance in March. In fi usm.com Contact Us Adriana Rodriguez Life! Editor adriana.rodriguez@fi usm.com LIFE! The Beacon – 5 www.fi usm.com Monday, November 1, 2010 Students look to avoid failing by staying dry

NATALIE LEVY enough. They were buoyant, Staff Writer but too buoyant. I ended up jumping in and swimming for After the failed test launch about half an hour.” of their fi rst pair of “boat- His partner, Frank Alonso, shoes,” Frank Alonso and added, “They were lighter than Brandon Martinez came back they were supposed to be. He A in full force to rebuild and re- fell about 4 or 5 times. And the LEXIA

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Canaves’ Materials and at getting students to focus on B Methods Walk on Water real world issues such as func- EACON Assignment. tionality, creativity, aesthetics, The Goal: Walk three-quar- craftsmanship and economics. ters of the way across the FIU The event has been going Architechture students Brandon Martinez and Frank Alonso retesting their “boat shoes” for the Walk on Water event. Green Library Lake without on for nearly two decades, falling with only the aid of concocted by architecture decades, assigned to students that takes 5 minutes. It’s some- on.” he would do with the money special, student built shoes in professor Jaime Canavés. every year as part of Prof. thing that takes a lot of time.” But there is always a light Martinez quipped, “Pay off the shortest amount of time. “In previous years it was Jaime Canaves’ Materials “We didn’t know what at the end of the tunnel; in this my credit.” The Grand Prize: $500 and more strict, only a certain and Methods course, the shell exactly or how exactly we case it’s a fi ve hundred dollar So what else did the guys ten extra points towards the amount of particular materials shock never lessens. In addi- were going to go about light. learn? next exam. could be used. This year the tion to the grueling schedule building shoes. You need to “It is great incentive. It “It is very hard to walk on The Downside: If your rules are a little more relaxed,” architecture students are faced build something that’s going would defi nitely pay for the water, testing is key, and if shoes don’t cut it, you receive said Alonso. with, including studio classes, to carry someone’s weight and materials we used and much you fall once you’re probably a failing grade (equivalent to “We do have a surprise they still have to fi nd the time they need to be small enough more.” going to fall 3 more times, so one exam grade). as far as our shoes are going to add this very large project to that you can walk with them When asked what else just don’t fall.” “We built the fi rst shoes to look. Part of the creativity the rest of their workload. and um… They didn’t work. process for us involves a “It was daunting,” said So we’re testing out the new theme. I don’t want to give Martinez. ones now. We’ll probably it away, but it has to do with “We’ve known about it have to make more revisions,” homecoming week,” added since Design 1 [an introduc- explained Martinez, a sopho- Martinez. tory architecture course] but more, and the one in charge of Even though this is an we didn’t know what to expect, walking for the pair. annual event that has been nor did we know if it would “The fi rst ones weren’t long taking place for the last two work at all. It’s not something

FASHION FINDS Rachel Zoe leads fur’s return to the wardrobe

I love fur. Sure, PETA and other If you ever watched the Rachel Zoe extremist animal lovers may come after Project on Bravo, you’d see how the tiny me for saying that, but I stylist brought the classic staple back to COLUMINIST do. I love it. modern fashion. Afraid of what extrem- Sorry to all the ists might do to her, she opts for faux fur. bunnies out there. Designers are now incorporating fur For a while I was into all their winter designs. It’s popped afraid of fur. It kind up on bomber jackets in the past, but this of creeped me out and season’s trends are tying them into the when I was younger, it military style. ADRIANA reminded me of those Retailers like Forever 21, Urban Outfi t- RODRIGUEZ crazy older ladies in ters and Nordstrom have begun carrying my neighborhood who faux fur pieces at an affordable price. The would get decked out just to hit up the other day I found a fur vest at Forever 21 frozen foods aisle of Publix. for just under $40. Fur used to be a common part of The quality is horrible so I’d dish winter outfi ts, then it just disappeared out an extra $50 for the Urban Outfi tters into the fashion abyss and people didn’t version. It looks more like the real thing treat it the same way. Groups like PETA and the styles aren’t so outrageous. scared celebrities away from wearing My favorite way to wear fur is for a fur because they may get a nasty liquid night out. Get a fur shawl and throw it dumped on them in public as part of a over a tiny black party dress and you’ll be protest. the picture of glamour. Once the celebrities, the only people who really can afford to wear fur all the Fashion Finds is a weekly fashion time, stopped wearing it, it was pretty column. Find it every Monday. Reviewers much done for fur. That was all until do not receive free goods or compensa- Rachel Zoe hit the scene. tion for favorable reviews. 6 The Beacon – Monday, November 1, 2010 LIFE! www.fi usm.com Comedians take the stage for homecoming week

ALEX MACIEL Contributing Writer

Are you feeling down, overwhelmed, or stressed? You know what they say, laughter is the best medicine. The event, held on Nov. 1, will take place at the U.S. Century Bank Arena, on the Modesto Maidique Campus. This is a well supported, and traditional event that Panther Prowl is proud to put on. This year’s Panther Prowl Comedy Show will consist of PHOTO COURTESY OF MYSPACE.COM/DLHUGHLEY a line up of three well-known ipate, expecting a bigger comedians. These popular turnout this year. Iliza Shlesinger is best performers include DL At Monday’s event, known as the title winner of Hughley, Kyle Dunnigan, and famous comedians will take Last Comic Standing, season Iliza Shlesinger. the stage, fi rst is the popular six. She has also been featured Florida International DL Hughley, best known as on Comedy Central’s Live At University has put on this the star of ABC’s hit series, Gothem, Showtime’s Paully event year after year, leading “The Hughleys” and BET’s Shore & Friends, The Soup, up to the Homecoming Game. series “S.O.B”. He has beetn and Byron Allen’s Comics The lineup is possible due to featured in Spike Lee’s, “The Unleashed. the help of SGA, The Home- Original Kings Of Comedy”, Event organizers believe coming Counsel, and Campus and was host of the 2008 BET the comedy show is a great Life. After the review of many Awards. Due to the recogni- way to show school spirit, and student surveys and prefer- tion of his many numerous support for Panther Prowl. ence, the Eboard and Direc- stand-ups, he took up televi- Stephanie Suarez, a chair tors join to help the selection sion roles on “Studio 60 on the on the Homecoming Council, of these comedians. Sunset Strip”, and on NBC’s agrees “the comedy show is an Kiara Nydam, a general “Scrubs”, as Turk’s brother. He important event, leading up to member of SPC, assures that is a popular and well-known the homecoming game.” it’s the student’s choice, when fi gure in the comic world. It is a fun way to show pride it comes to the selection of Following up is Kyle and become more involved. these comics. Dunnigan. Infamous for his Be sure to get your tickets, Last year’s comedy show appearance on Reno 911! as because it has been known to featured Craig Robinson, best Craig, or “The Truckee River sell out. known as Darryl from the Killer”. He has also been All of these panther proud award-winning comedy, The featured in Comedy Central performers are available to Offi ce. Presents, Jimmy Kimmel see with a valid ticket. Tickets Last year’s show was sold Live, Conan O’Brien and The are free, and are required for out, resulting in organizers Late Late Show with Craig admission. Doors open at 7 pm making accomodations for Ferguson. His corky musical and the show starts at 8 pm. A 4200 people instead of last talent is sometimes incorpo- total of one ticket per Panther year’s 3500. rated into his standup, and ID is permitted and they can Alex Parayuelos, the brings creativity to his act. This be picked up at Campus life overall director of the home- comedian is a rising artist, and, located in GC 2240 starting coming Counsel, hopes to see according to Parayuelos, a real October 12th from 10 am to alumni and students partic- crowd pleaser. 5 pm.

THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS MONDAY, NOV. 1 TUESDAY, NOV. 2 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 3 PANTHER PROWL LIP SYNC / TALENT SHOW SPC VARIETY SHOW COMEDY SHOW AT THE BAY

WHEN: 7 p.m. Featuring Jonny Zavant, Featuring D.L. Hughley, HOW MUCH: Free, all you Kyle Dunnigan and Iliza Mentalist; Team Rootberry, Shlesinger. need is your Panther ID. Extreme Entertainment and WHEN: Doors open at 7 p.m., WHERE: U.S. Century Bank Ran’d Shine, the new face of magic! show starts at 8 p.m. Arena HOW MUCH: Free. Pick up TUESDAY TIMES WHEN: 7 p.m. your ticket in Campus Life, ROUNDTABLE HOW MUCH: Free. Tickets GC 2240. Limit one per available at WUC. Discuss New York Times WHERE: Mary Anne Wolfe Panther ID. articles with fellow students. WHERE: U.S. Century Bank Theater - BBC WHEN: 12:30 p.m. Arena HOW MUCH: Free, lunch WALK ON WATER / provided FARMERS MARKET HOMECOMING PEP WHERE: GC 150 at MMC and RALLY WUC 159 For the weekly topic, visit goglobal.fi u.edu Enjoy the show as architec- SUNSET YOGA ture students attempt to Show off your Panther pride! Join the Yoga Club for an cross the lake behind the WHEN: 12 p.m. hour of yoga. Bring your Green Library. The weekly HOW MUCH: Free farmer’s market will relocate own mat/towel! to the back of the library. WHERE: GC Pit at MMC and WHEN: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. WHEN: 12 - 3 p.m. Panther Square at BBC HOW MUCH: Free HOW MUCH: Free WHERE: FIU Organic Garden WHERE: GL - by the lake Contact Us Christopher Diaz Opinion Editor christopher.diaz@fi usm.com OPINION Monday, November 1, 2010 www.fi usm.com The Beacon – 7 Politicians need to present solutions SGA fails to take necessary GIOVANNI GONZALEZ Candidates have to let the people know how they Staff Writer action, Comptroller keeps job are going to make a difference by engaging in serious With the midterm elections drawing closer, debates and presenting new ideas while showing they The fact that Student Government Council it is currently a particularly important time to at Modesto Maidique Campus Comptroller gather as much information about candidates are qualifi ed for the jobs ahead of them. Maria-Rosa Blanco continues to keep a job for and vote. As many as 98 seats are “in play” which she has not been present for all semester for deciding what party will take the House is completely unacceptable. of Representatives, which is currently held by economic plan involves cutting spending all enormous effect on moving us towards a Recently, the SGC-MMC senate conducted the Democrats. Many claim Congress did its around, renewing the Bush administration tax recovery. a trial to determine whether or not Blanco was fair share in bringing about this recession, or cuts, and further reducing the tax burden on What we need are some new ideas and guilty of not fulfi lling duties required of her at least didn’t do enough to stop it. This elec- small businesses. plans that haven’t already been attempted, position. She was not present for her own trial. tion may prove to be integral to moving the Garcia’s plan on the other hand includes such as crossing party lines to make more And yet, despite unanimously fi nding her U.S. back on the right track. renewing tax cuts for the middle class only, well-rounded decisions and spending more guilty of violating all attendance statutes, Republican David Rivera and Democrat investing in alternative energy and education, in the public district while reducing Federal not being able to sign off on appropriations Joe Garcia are running for the seat in South and making it easier for small businesses to spending. and failing to deliver reports to the fi nance Florida, the 25th congressional district. They acquire loans. While whomever is elected to Congress committee, SGC-MMC still could not remove are accompanied by lesser known candidates While Whig party candidate Porter has in our district will only make up a small part her from the position of comptroller. Instead, Craig Porter of the Whig party, and Tea Party not offi cially released an economic plan, he of the whole, we need to get people in there they are positioned to censure her on Monday. candidate Roly Arrojo. Yet, both the Demo- aims to reduce regulations on small busi- who know the economy and will not sit igno- The act of censuring is merely an on-the- cratic and Republican candidates seem more nesses, start an Everglades restoration project, rantly idle while wasteful spending and polit- record reprimand that can be issued by an interested in their banter and making each and cut government spending in all areas that ical agendas run rampant. authoritative body. Censuring Blanco is not other look bad than in the issues facing their aren’t military to reduce the national debt. A knowledgeable seat in Congress is only a mere slap on the wrist, but it fails to deal district. From Garcia and Rivera, the two most much more diffi cult to be taken advantage of with the issue that has been raised. In recent debates, Craig Porter seemed likely to be elected, we are really seeing by lobbyists and corporate interests. SGC-MMC failed to make a statement and to be the only one trying to stay on task. The nothing exceptionally different from the This election cannot be about what side this course of action sets a bad precedent for candidates really need to get serious talk about average claims of those running for any holds the House but about how both parties this governing body when facing problems the issues rather than each other so voters can offi ce. are making changes to improve the living concerning incompetence at the executive make an informed decision. They have to let Many have heard about the “trickle-down situations of millions of Americans. level. It sends a message that punishment will the people know how they are going to make effect” used to justify the Bush era tax cuts, Although we aren’t seeing so much in not be exerted upon those who fail to live up a difference by engaging in serious debates where wealthy Americans would theoreti- terms of new ideas in this election, maybe to the expectations of important positions in and presenting new ideas while showing they cally spend the extra money they saved from some kind of balance between saving and student government. are qualifi ed for the jobs ahead of them. the tax breaks. The huge overspending of the spending can be achieved to profi tably lift the Moreover, by not removing her from her With Florida’s anticipated trend labeling stimulus plan was another attempt to boost U.S. out of debt and create more jobs for our position and replacing her with someone who it a republican state, frontrunner Rivera’s the economy. Neither of these plans had any district. is willing to learn and fulfi ll the position’s responsibilities, SGC-MMC’s fi nancial arm will continue to be ineffi cient and will accom- Voters are missing key campaign info plish its tasks through various loopholes and gray areas. During the trial, SGC-MMC Vice President NEDA GHOMESHI The ruling set aside corpo- Without knowing the iden- analysis of each candidate. Nick Autiello argued that fi nding someone new Staff Writer rate spending limits in elec- tity of the company or union It is no wonder then that and training them would take too long and tions and paved the way for a behind a particular adver- many of the campaigns are that by the time that occurred, Blanco would As the 2010 Midterm flood of corporate money into tising campaign we will be pushing the envelope on have returned. Blanco’s return to the Univer- Election heats up, so does the this year’s campaigns. missing an important fact - the negative advertising. sity is irrelevant. She is guilty of her charges arena of political advertising. Essentially, this means that benefit the supporter expects Imagine a candidate being and should be removed. Just because she’ll be The spending on this midterm unlimited corporate and insti- to receive if the candidate is supported by a pharmaceu- back soon doesn’t dismiss her absence for an election is out of control; tutional spending can go on tical company that is advo- entire semester. candidates’ campaign budgets without the identity of the cating an increase in drug During the meeting, Autiello stated for purchasing media time funding sources revealed. As voters, we benefits under Medicare. removing her would have refl ected poorly upon are beginning to skyrocket I believe the right to deserve to know I am also concerned the governing body, making it appear that SGC- as the race to the finish line say and support whomever about the role of foreign MMC does not care about online students. becomes more competitive we want to represent us is who is behind the companies and institutions This would not be the case since the majority across the nation. fundamental; however, I advertisement; this in our elections. of her credits are being taken at Queens College According to a New York also believe that we need will allow us to Under this new ruling, a in New York, with only one online FIU class. Times article published on to let voters know who is candidate can receive unlim- Furthermore, if SGC-MMC were really October 6, 2010, “Spending providing this support. understand the ited advertising support concerned about how online students are repre- on television advertisements We need to know who ulterior motives of from a foreign institution sented, they would actually represent them. during this election cycle are is behind the advertise- without the scrutiny of the Currently, there are no provisions for online on track to hit $3 billion by ments in favor of one candi- the supporter. public or media. Imagine students in Student Government. election day.” date versus another in order that. Ultimately, the fact that Blanco will return That is more than the pres- to better understand the We need some form of to Miami and the University in December does idential election in 2008, agenda that is being pursued. civility to be returned to our not excuse the fact that she has been absent which reached roughly $2.7 Imagine a candidate being elections. We need some the entire fall semester. This should not be the billion. This level of spending supported by a pharmaceu- indeed elected. curbs on what can be spent reason used to argue that she should stay in her is unprecedented, excessive tical company that is advo- This information can help on political campaigns and position, and to say that it would be a lengthy and I believe is wrong. cating an increase in drug us determine if the picture we certainly need to know on process to fi nd and train someone new is a lazy This dramatic increase in benefits under Medicare. being painted is accurate, semi whom it is being spent on. excuse. advertising spending is partly As voters, we deserve accurate or flatly false. With The Supreme Court was The comptroller oversees millions of dollars due to the recent decision by to know who is behind the no information on the identity wrong in opening up this worth of student funds, which requires a certain the Supreme Court in the Citi- advertisement; this will allow of the financial supporters, floodgate and it is now up to proximity to students. zens United v. Federal Elec- us to understand the ulte- voters, like myself, are being the Congress to bring back In the summer, the executive branch was tion Commission. rior motives of the supporter. severely handicapped in our the herd. aware Blanco had accepted a fall internship in New York and should have either appointed a deputy comptroller or nominated someone else VERBATIM DISCLAIMER EDITORIAL POLICY SEND US YOUR LETTERS for the position. 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HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANGEMENT DIVINE STEPPIN’ TUESDAY TIMES ROUNDTABLE New dean Students’ impact will start in on sweatshops discussed at this Spring 2010 week’s roundtable CHARITY VERGARA Contributing Writer JESSICA PADILLA Contributing Writer After over a year of searching for a new dean, the School of Hospitality and Tourism This week’s discussion will explore a sweat- Management fi nally found one this October. shop’s initiative to bring equal rights to workers, Mike Hampton will start his term as dean especially in the garment industry, which at the start of spring semester in January. He universities around the country are pitching in served as dean of hospitality management at to set a trend for sweatshops internationally. Lynn University in Boca Raton since 2005. Bronwen Bares, assistant director of the

Hampton beat out several other candi- SEAN ZAMUDIO/THE BEACON Center for Leadership and Service and the dates including hospitality’s Interim Dean Joan Women’s Center at the Biscayne Bay Campus, Phi Beta Sigma performing at this year’s Homecoming stepshow with a “Captain Planet” Remington, who was the University’s associate will host the roundtable topic for this week. theme. The show, titled “The Mighty Divine Nine,” was presented by the Student Pro- dean of the school of hospitality before Joseph Bares will focus on the impact university gramming Council and held at the Julius Littman Theater on Oct. 28. West resigned from his tenure as dean in 2009. students can have on global issues. No stranger to the education world, Hamp- The New York Times article Bares chose, ton’s degrees include a Bachelor of Science over 20 years. He began as a desk clerk for a and Hospitality”. “Factory Defi es Sweatshop Label, but Can It in Business Management from Florida State Holiday Inn while working on his undergrad- Remington was not available for comment Thrive?” was published July 2010 and was University, a Masters of Science in Hospi- uate degree from FSU. but her assistant Dawn Minisall, program assis- written by Steven Greenhouse. tality Management from the University and an “I started as a desk clerk and worked my tant at HTM, offerered insight on Remington’s The article discussed one factory’s initiative Educational Doctorate in adult education and way up to be a senior executive for Host Mark reaction to Hampton’s placement. to improve working conditions and fair labor human resources development also from the out of Colorado,” Hampton said to in an inter- “She’s fi ne with it,” she said during a phone after numerous appeals from university author- University. view with The Beacon. “You have to work your interview. “She really respects [Hampton].” ities and staff. Hampton was a faculty member of the way up.” Hampton’s action plan for his fi rst semester “This is a great example of how the voices University’s school of hospitality manage- At Lynn University where Hampton served of as dean of HTM will mirror University Presi- of college students can be heard if they choose ment for 12 years. He was an adjunct professor as dean for fi ve years, his accomplishments dent Mark Rosenberg’s style of leadership. to use them,” Bares said. “Students who feel from 1984 through 1987 and full-time faculty included developing the college’s strategic plan He plans to hold sit down meetings with passionately about global issues and issues of member from 1993 to 2000. that included creating specializations. They everyone from key players to students to human rights can take action that can lead to Hampton has accolades and awards from created a master of business administration in develop a “very clear direction.” positive change on a global scale.” numerous hospitality associations including: sports management, for example. “I’m very proud of what we accomplished Located in the Dominican Republic, the Alta Educational Institute of the American Hotel & His last semester as dean at Lynn will at Lynn in such a short time.” Hampton said. Gracia factory is owned by Knights Apparel, a Lodging Association, North American Associ- involve tying up loose ends for the school’s “It was really a team effort. I believe everyone privately held company in Spartanburg, S.C. ation of Food Equipment Manufacturers and 2020 strategic plan which charged colleges to can contribute and have something valuable to According to the Collegiate Licensing Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association fi nd ways to differentiate themselves. say.” Company, Knights Apparel is the leading International. “We are getting those things at least on a However, he chose the University as the supplier of college-logo apparel to American Solid work experience is another of Hamp- point where I can step away,” Hampton said. place to continue his career. universities. ton’s strengths. Remington, who will continue as dean “FIU has more capacity to grow and do The factory is an experiment that Joseph In 1986 he founded HSA International, a until Hampton begins in January, did her part more dynamic things than Lynn. [This] Univer- Bozich, CEO of Knights Apparel, put together global provider of training, educational and to keep up the hospitality program’s presence sity’s school of hospitality management is very in response to demands from student activists consulting services for the hospitality industry at Biscayne Bay Campus by setting up lectures highly regarded worldwide and there’s huge to stop using poverty-wages in sweatshops. where he still serves as chief executive offi cer. and events. South Florida Business Journal potential for growth and expansion to promi- The Alta Gracia factory has pledged to pay a He worked in the hospitality industry for recognized her as a “Power Leader in Tourism nence in the international arena.” living wage to its workers. Knights Apparel products will have a higher cost but they will be priced so the retailer or the HOMECOMING 2010 consumer won’t spend too much in order to support these efforts. By the end of the fall semester, Barnes & Homecoming event to debut Wed. night Noble plans to have Alta Gracia’s T-shirts and sweats at bookstores on 180 campuses and 350 CAROL KAMINSKAS and Ran’d Shine, magician. They perform lots of stunts, The performers of the show by the Winter. Contributing Writer Jonny Zavant is the star of many including balance. This will be showcasing their talents to While Follett, the other giant college book- “The Jonny Z Show”. He travels team’s show has been a hit every help get students pumped up for store operator, plans to sell the T-shirts on 85 Entertainers with a variety of across the country entertaining at place they have been. the event. campuses this fall. talents are on deck to perform at different universities. One of his Ran’d Shine is not only just Before the show, SPC will be This TTR is anticipated to motivate students the fi rst annual Variety show. talents he displays is hypnotism, a magician, but an educator. holding a student and staff mixer bring awareness about an issue to their commu- The Student Programming and letting people realize their full Through his magic, he wants located in WUC. It will be cock- nity to create positive change, according to Council at Biscayne Bay Campus mental potential. He can memo- people to think about how it is tail party themed and is set to begin Bares. will be presenting its fi rst annual rize a deck of cards in seconds and being done. He has performed at at 5:30 pm. There is no dress code Students can get involved in organizations Variety Show as a part of their “shuffl e” them back to you. Jonny many venues, including the famous for this event. It is an opportu- on or off campus to address issues they are week of events for this year’s shoots happy faces with a paint Magic Castle. Shine is frequently nity for students and staff to come passionate about. Homecoming. gun, while blindfolded. a part of Monday Night Magic, together outside of the classroom “It takes passion, dedication, leadership, The show will be held on Nov. Team Rootberry has trav- New York’s longest running off setting, according to Dil. and energy, but it is possible for anyone willing 3 in the Wolfe University Center eled around the world performing Broadway magic show. For more information on to accomplish these goals,” said Bares. Theatre at 7 pm. extreme entertainment. They SPC will be teasing the show the Variety show, contact SPC- Students, faculty and staff are invited join There will be performances swallow swords. Rootberry can several hours before it begins. BBC. Their offi ce is in WUC the TTR on Nov. 2 at 12:30 p.m. in the Wolfe by Jonny Zavant, mentalist, Team juggle almost any item, including The teaser will be from 12 to 1:30 141 and their phone number is University Center, room 159, where free lunch Rootberry, extreme entertainment, items set on fi re and swords. p.m. (305)919-5280. will be provided.