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This work is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections and University Archives at FIU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aP nther Press (formerly The Beacon) by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University One copy per person. Additional copies are 25 cents. Vol. 26, Issue 25 fiusm.com Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Students get a head start in Peace Corps
REBECA PICCARDO cultures,” said Silva. “The What: Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler- News Director whole program is very Radelet, “The Role of the Environment in [email protected] attractive to me and I’ve Global Development” looked into it. It seems like When: Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 With a semester left to something that I should Time: 1:30-3:30PM graduate, Shirley Silva do.” Where: GC 140 went to the Career Services The FIU Peace Corps office for advice on her Prep program, managed coordinator at the global alumni that have served future. under the Office of Global learning office, said that and 11 currently serving. “I’m about to graduate Learning Initiatives, is the it is hard to define what About 70 students and I don’t know what’s first of its kind in Florida counts as community enrolled into the program the next step,” said the and 15th in the nation, service, since this is a new this semester, some which senior religious studies according to South Florida program. are undecided about major. recruiter Steve Hunsicker. “If they’ve done they want to do with the Career Services pointed Vincent Rives/The Beacon Students that enroll in something substantial that Peace Corps, but think her towards the new Peace South Florida Peace Corps recruiter Steve Hunsicker talks the program must take four didn’t take up 80 hours, the program is worth Corps Prep program at to students about opportunities with the Peace Corps at the language courses, four maybe they can do another completing. the University that just Career Fair on Oct. 2. global learning courses and project as a supplement,” Take Abby Cheeseman, launched this fall. Students do an 80-hour community he said. for example. As a freshman who enroll in the program helps their application “All I ever wanted to do service project by the time The University has international relations can graduate with Peace process to serve as a with my life is travel, meet they graduate. a long history with the Corps recognition which volunteer abroad. new people from other Eric Feldman, Peace Corps, counting 200 SEE CORPS, PAGE 2 TEDxFIU presents 2014 event ‘Fearless Journey’ CLARA-MERETAN KIAH Applications for TEDxFIU opened shortly after last year’s Staff Writer event to University students, faculty and alumni. [email protected] This is much more than a 500 The speakers had three to four months to plan and perfect person event. It’s a spread of ideas their talks at the University’s Communication Arts Lab. Charles Bleiker created a pilot math program to help worldwide. Bleiker’s talk focuses on his preschool math program at-risk preschoolers in Little Havana that will soon be found NumberWays, a series of games designed to make learning in classrooms across the nation. Eduardo Merille numbers fun for children. Bleiker, a professor in the College of Education, is one of Event Coordinator Bleiker said he saw TEDxFIU as a way to expand his 10 University members who will be presenting their work at TEDxFIU research from his small test field in Little Havana classrooms TEDxFIU. to audiences and parents around the world. One of the most highly anticipated events of the year, He said understanding numbers is like understanding the the third annual TEDxFIU will take viewers on a “Fearless TEDxFIU is the University’s independently-organized alphabet, and he believes learning math it is just as important Journey” in November through the lives of some of the series of presentations, known as “talks,” modeled from the University’s front-running experts and pioneers in research. national TED Talks event. SEE TEDXFIU, PAGE 2 Homecoming incorporates new events this year EZITA RODRIGUEZ Reggae Fest. Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the FIU Staff Writer Midday Madness is a spirit Arena. Panthers Got Talent begins at [email protected] day to gear up for the upcoming 5:30 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 16. week of Homecoming events, said Lauren Gottlieb, a senior Alfred Vizcarra said attending Taylor Hall, assistant director of journalism major and part of Alpha FIU Homecoming is in his senior communication for the Homecoming Omicron Pi, said she looks forward year bucket list—he doesn’t want to Council. The event will include free to the Saturday Oct. 11 “Unleash the graduate without knowing what it’s food, games and giveaways. Crown” beauty pageant. like. “It’s a day to unleash the spirit of The Homecoming Duke and “This is my last semester at FIU FIU,” she said. Duchess will be announced at and I want to go—this is my last The event begins at noon on the pageant, after the contestants chance,” said Vizcarra, a senior Friday, Oct. 10 in the Betty Chapman showcase a talent, answer University broadcast media major. Plaza at Modesto A. Maidique trivia and present themselves in The University Homecoming Campus. formal attire, among other things. Day is Saturday, Oct. 18, with the Panther Reggae Fest, on Tuesday “I’m definitely going to attend annual parade and tailgate before Oct. 14, will be a performance on and support my sorority sisters the Panthers take on the Marshall the lawn by the bay at the Biscayne as well as the rest of the Greek Thundering Herd at 7:30 p.m. in the Bay Campus. Kes the Band will be community,” said Gottlieb. Maria Lorenzino/The Beacon Alonso Field at FIU Stadium. performing from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Prince and Princess will Chelsea Yarzabal (far right), a sophomore in accounting performs with Events leading up to the big day Students at BBC will have be announced at the LXV Lounge the Golden Dazzlers at the 100 days to homecoming event. include a talent show, a comedy their own spirit day to gear up for Homecoming Dance event on Friday, show, a lounge event, a beauty Homecoming on Monday, Oct. 13 Oct. 17 at the BBC Ballrooms. The enjoys it. I think FIU is probably the Parkview and into Tamiami Park, pageant and the Panthermonium with the Kickoff By the Bay event event begins at 7 p.m. only school I know that invites such where students can begin to tailgate. concert. from noon to 4 p.m. in the BBC The Homecoming King and well-known artists to their concerts,” The parade will begin about three Vizcarra is planning on attending lawns. The event will include food, Queen will be announced at the Gottlieb said. hours before the 7:30 p.m. football the homecoming events with friends music and kayaking. Homecoming football game on Oct. Previous performers include game. At half-time, the Homecoming or classmates, and looks forward to Some homecoming staples 18. Lifehouse, Lupe Fiasco, B.O.B, king and queen will be announced. the this year’s concert performance students look forward to every year Gottlieb said the tradition of J.Cole, Zedd and Kaskade. Voting for Homecoming Court by Tiësto on Sunday, Oct. 12. are the comedy show and talent Homecoming is important to FIU. The Homecoming Day Parade, begins on Oct. 8 and 9 at the “I’ve seen him before at the Ultra show. Since the University is typically which features different student computer labs in the Graham Center, Music Festival, I’m looking forward This year artist DL Hughley a commuter school, she believes organizations, floats, performers, at the BBC Academic Center One to the concert,” he said. and Eddie Griffin will headline events like Homecoming create a dancers and the marching band, Atrium or accessed remotely through Two new events this year are the Panther Prowl comedy show. peak in school spirit. begins at the parking lot behind the the MYFIU website. Midday Madness and Panther The event starts at 6:30 p.m. on “I think all of FIU appreciates and College of Law and will stretch past 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, October 8, 2014 NEWS fiusm.com NATION & WORLD University partners with BRIEFS Peace Corps for new program GEORGIA COLLEGES CORPS, PAGE 1 the program from her resident The majority of volunteers serve REPORT MORE SEX ASSAULTS assistant and signed up immediately. in Africa, Latin America, Eastern major, she isn’t sure if she’ll end up Brown thinks that joining the Europe or Central Asia. The September 2013 case detailed in a campus police file reviewed by The Atlanta Journal-Consti- joining the Peace Corps, but thought Peace Corps after graduation will To formally launch the program, tution is one of dozens of sexual assaults Georgia it would be good to do the program give her the tools she needs to meet the Peace Corps Director Carrie college campuses reported this week to federal just in case. her ultimate goal—to start her own Hessler-Radelet will visit the education officials. The new statistics show reports “I’m looking forward to learning non-profit organization. Modesto A. Maidique Campus for of sexual assaults have jumped at most of Geor- a language, maybe Spanish or “When I found out about the a ceremony with Provost Kenneth gia’s larger universities, including UGA, Georgia Portuguese,” she said. program, I knew I made the right Furton from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tech, Kennesaw State and Georgia Southern. Some students say that Peace decision coming to this school,” she on Friday, Oct. 10. School officials attribute the rise to better outreach, Corps experience can help with said. Hessler-Radelet, who served in leading to more students coming forward. different endeavors. The majority of Peace Corps Western Samoa from 1981 to 1983, The White House has launched a campaign, Marquele Brown, a junior public volunteers help in education, will give a lecture of the role of the pressing universities to do more to keep students relations major, transferred to the health, the environment, community environment in global development. safe. University this year. While moving economic development, youth in into the dorms, she found out about development and agriculture abroad. THEY’D HAVE TO RUN THE TABLE, BUT DEMOCRATS COULD HOLD SENATE TEDxFIU highlights University’s Despite being written off already, the Democrats could retain control of the Senate this November if they can steer the debate to experts and pioneers in research local matters, generate an epic turnout, and paint Republicans as dangerously extreme. TEDXFIU, PAGE 1 And keep President Barack Obama away. said he doesn’t go out much. Students and staff who recorded and uploaded to the Analysts already rate the chances as excellent as learning to read. So he is looking forward to did not get tickets can watch national TED Talks YouTube that Democrats will lose the majority control, “In the 21st century, math watching the other talks as a live stream of the event at page. Since the start of with Republicans already safely ahead in three is becoming more important well, and he is excited to the Graham Center Pit and TEDxFIU two years ago, states and needing just three more. in anything we do,” said observe other’s ideas and the Wolfe University Center. FIU talks have accumulated Bleiker. broaden his horizons. Streaming is also available more than 250,000 views U.S. HELICOPTERS RETURN Nicole Ruggiano said Tickets for TEDxFIU online from computers and around the world. TO COMBAT IN IRAQ giving a TED talk didn’t 2013 sold out in one day, mobile devices. “This is much more than occur to her at first; but, she and the event’s coordinators, Last year, more than a 500 person event,” said The United States sent helicopters into realized it could help bring Deborah O’Neil and Eduardo 1,500 people tuned into the Merille. “It’s a spread of combat against Islamic State targets west of the topic of aging adult health Merille, expectBeaconAD(Family the same Day)_10.6.14.pdf for live stream. 1 10/2/14 11:53 AMideas worldwide.” Baghdad on Sunday, the first time low-flying care to the main discussion. this year. The talks are also Army aircraft have been committed to fighting Ruggiano, an assistant in an engagement that the Obama administra- professor in the School of tion officials has promised would not include Social Work, researched “boots on the ground.” how elderly people tend to Until Sunday, U.S. airstrikes in Iraq have feel like they’ve lost control been limited to fast-moving Air Force and Navy fighter aircraft and drones. But the use of the over their lives and their relatively slow-flying helicopters represents an own health care. escalation of American military involvement “My research was based and is a sign that the security situation in Iraq’s on looking at older people Anbar province is deteriorating. Last week, the as being experts in their own Islamic State militants overran numerous Iraqi lives,” said Ruggiano. bases and towns and were becoming a wide- Bringing her spread presence in Abu Ghraib, the last major grandparents to their town outside of Baghdad’s western suburbs. doctor’s appointments and seeing how they were shuffled around the office MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE sparked Ruggiano’s interest in aging adult health care in college.
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Maria Lorenzino funded by student and services fees that are 12 published books, a appropriated by Student Government. screenplay, a full-length play and many more short stories, Contact Us Diego Saldaña-Rojas Opinion Director [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 3 fiusm.com Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Pro: FIU to be recognized worldwide through pageant CAMILA FERNANDEZ Asst. News Director [email protected]
What better way to be “Worlds Ahead” than to have the Miss How dense is the issue? Universe pageant hosted and aired at the University? From countries like Venezuela, Ukraine, Canada, Brazil As we have all most likely heard by now, the and Nicaragua, 75 sparkling contestants will travel from University will be serving as the host for the 63rd across the globe to step foot at our U.S. Century Bank Annual Miss Universe Pageant in January 2015. Arena at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Not to As an E-board, we are choosing to not claim a side mention that the pageant would be broadcasted in either in favor or against the University’s deci- over 190 countries along with a commercial of our sion in hosting the beauty pageant on our campus. University. We believe claiming a stance does not give the Besides all the glitz and glam, Donald Trump full picture of this decision. This is why we have stated last Thursday that he is granting $150,000 decided as an E-board to have individual writers in scholarships to first generation students. He will on our staff to present both sides of the story in also provide internship opportunities to the School of the form of pros and cons. It is only then that we Hospitality and Tourism Management. can properly assess the situation as a whole and With national recognition of its Food Network South present the FIU community the advantages and Beach Wine and Food Festival and a partnership with Carnival disadvantages we believe will come from this Cruise Lines, hospitality and tourism management students are event being hosted on campus grounds. sure to continue to profit. “I’m delighted that having the pageant on campus will also make it possible for our first generation students to receive schol- to help provide arships and young people all over the world to be exposed to FIU,” specialized English-language said President Mark B. Rosenberg in an Oct. 2 press release. instruction besides their academic As the University aims to expand its grounds over the Miami- coursework. Dade County Fair and Exposition, Inc., there is no doubt that With a worldwide transmission of the University, more possibilities for the Picture By Alan Taylor, Via Creative Commons FIU wants to grow its student population, especially international students from outside the country are sure to be lured towards University to host students. the fast-growing institution and the city of Miami, a major inter- more major events like the pageant. The University has already partnered with Shorelight Educa- national hub. Even though all other events are to be held in Doral, the tion in the hopes of attracting foreign students. They are to Last Thursday, mayor of Doral, Luigi Boria, commented that University has the greater venue to host this year’s 63rd Miss establish a 12-month undergraduate program for these students he is proud to have FIU as a community partner. This opens the Universe pageant. Con: Miss Universe eclipses major issues of interest JUNETTE REYES ation when moving forward as pageants might claim these mony mainly focusing on how University will benefit from 7,233 in one of their many floor Editor in Chief the host of the Miss Universe events also focus on the well they look in a bathing suit hosting this beauty pageant, it schemes. According to the [email protected] Pageant. personality and intelligence and evening gown. Even with should also take into consid- Athletics website, the FIU U.S. The first to consider is of the women, as well as how its inclusion in the pageant, eration what message is being Century Bank Arena only has In a matter of a few months, how this event can relate to well-mannered and cultured one comment on current affairs sent to its community. In a maximum capacity of 5,000 FIU will find itself in the center the objectification of women’s they are. The Miss Universe alone does not fully assess the participating in this event as the seating. This could become of the universe. Come January, bodies, or the treatment of Pageant website itself states intelligence of these women or hosting venue, are we saying an issue when considering the University will serve as the women as objects. Given the that these are women who how cultured they are. For all that it’s ok to treat women’s how many people will need to host of the 63rd Annual Miss recent sexual assault inci- are “savvy, goal-oriented we know, these are topics these bodies as trophies, as some- be accounted for throughout Universe Pageant. dents with the campus groper, and aware.” They assess this women are previously coached thing to ogle and judge based the pageant. In regards to the Since its announcement, would it really be smart for not only with their poise and on in anticipation of providing on attractiveness? on-campus traffic, it would all that is being focused on is the University to host an event how they present themselves the crowd-pleasing answer. Several of the communi- be concerning if any hype the good that this will bring to that is known for its emphasis but also with the personality As ridiculous as the inci- ty’s members were quick to leading up to the event as well the University and its commu- on the hypersexualization of portion of the contest in which dent with the campus groper overlook the groper incident as the event itself would inter- nity. However, it is important women’s bodies and how it they are judged. But this portion might come off as, it is still a and even made a mockery out fere with students and faculty to note that there are also some relates to their worth? comes in at the very end of the serious issue we’re dealing of it. Serving as the host of the trying to get to their classes. It issues to take into consider- Supporters of beauty pageant, with the whole cere- with. Regardless of how the beauty pageant might simply is taking place on a Sunday but reinforce the repulsive belief surely, it will take time before- MESSAGES FROM URANUS that women are nothing more hand for rehearsals and prepa- than a body that can be taken rations. For a production this advantage of. big, that might mean that the Besides the message being event organizers and everyone sent, the University should involved will be working on also be concerned with how campus for quite some time. the pageant can possibly inter- Aside from all the business, fere with traffic on campus opportunities and publicity this and whether we have suffi- will bring in, bottom line is that cient space to act as the venue there are still some concerns to in which it will be hosted in the address. They are not enough first place. The 62nd Annual to stop the event from being Miss Universe Pageant was hosted in our University, but held in the Crocus City Hall they are still serious enough in Moscow, Russia, which can to be taken into consideration hold a maximum capacity of when moving forward. Jasmine Romero/The Beacon
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The Beacon – 4 fiusm.com Wednesday, October 8, 2014 School of Music host concert in remembrance of Maya Angelou SAMANTHA DAVIS on what I do,” Alston said. “I Theatre each reciting one of her Staff Writer remember in school I read ‘I poems. The concert will go back [email protected] Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’. and forth between songs and In a lot of her poetry, it sounds poems. She is an amazing influence on what I do. I remember On May 28, people all over like music.There’s a cadence, a “The concert will start and in school I read ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.’ mourned the loss of an iconic rhythm and a connection. I’ve end with her words,” Alston In a lot of her poetry, it sounds like music. There’s a woman. Many know Maya admired Angelou from a very mentioned. He also explained cadence, a rhythm and a connection. I’ve admired Angelou as a major civil rights young age.” that wind, brass, and percussion Angelou from a very young age. activist, an actress, a singer, Alston is putting on this groups will play during the Brenton Alston a dancer and the author of the concert as the beginning a concert concert and that there will be no Assistant Professor famous book “I Know Why the series that will focus on music double parts in the ensemble. Wind Studies and Conducting Caged Bird Sings.” and poetry from various regions “Because of this, the The School of Music will be such as France, New England, responsibility and the clarity of celebrating Angelou’s life and China, Japan and England. The the orchestration is immense,” legacy on Oct. 8 by presenting concert dedicated to Angelou, Alston said. He also said that speak to a crowd of 2,000. audience members will walk “Travelogue: France A Tribute to as with the other concerts in the the group will operate like a The day after Angelou passed, away from this concert with a Maya Angelou” at the Wertheim series, will engage the audience large chamber ensemble and will Rosenberg wrote about her in better understanding of who Performing Arts Center. Brenton by infusing music and literature. be very flexible musically and an email to the FIU community Maya Angelou was and how her Alston, who was recently “I try to do things that can dynamically. on May 30. In his message, work impacted the world. appointed conductor of the Wind involve as many different types “There will be moments of Rosenberg said, “If you don’t know much Ensemble and Chamber Winds of experiences as possible hushed quietness to moments “Sadly, this week we join about Maya Angelou, please read and is also Assistant Professor of because when most people hear that are like explosions,” Alston Angelou’s family, friends, and her work,” Alston said in regards Wind Studies and Conducting, is about a classical concert, they said. admirers in mourning her loss. to the importance of knowing the man behind this major event. immediately think of the best nap In honor of Angelou, President But we take comfort in the fact, who she was. Alston had been planning of their lives, so I try to involve Mark Rosenberg will be sharing that for all of us Maya Angelou The concert will begin at 7:30 on putting on a French themed something else that can keep the his thoughts and remembrances was a bright, powerful star who p.m. and tickets can be purchased concert for awhile, but he realized experience fresh,” Alston said. of her during the concert. touched all of our lives and whose at wpac.fiu.edu. immediately after Angelou’s The evening will begin with Maya Angelou came to FIU light will never be extinguished.” death that it was important he put a video presentation of Maya twice — once in 1995 during the The concert will be a on a concert dedicated to her. Angelou speaking and end with University’s black history month celebration of Angelou’s life and “She is an amazing influence students in the Department of celebrations, and once in 2005 to who she was. Alston hopes that Ball & Chain: ‘I hope it figures itself out’ COLUMNIST When most people Sure the décor and refreshments are a bit think of Little Havana, late gimmicky and in no way cheap, but there’s night jazz jams, musty bars undeniable quality to be found in everything and English speaking club here. And when your neighbors include patrons are not exactly the Azucar Ice Cream Company, The Tower first things that come to Over the years, the Ball and Chain – like so many other jazz Theater, Casino Records music store and the mind. Indeed, the Ball and clubs – went through numerous changes in name and owner- Calle Ocho theater district, there is many a ALFREDO Chain initially reads as ship, was involved in dubious business activity and eventually good memory to be made here. SOCORRO an anomaly, oxymoronic closed due to financial difficulty. The only problem lies in Ball and Chain’s even. The newly opened identity integrity, its impossible promise of venue offers signature being everything to everyone. Live music, Cuban-fusion cocktails and tapas, live good food, great location and agreeable entertainment, local craft beers on draft, and service in a spacious venue should be a sure a trendy lounge environment complete with deal for any city explorer. an open patio, all situated right across from Unfortunately, not as a rich man, but as El Parque De Dominó and up the street from reads “Tonite! See the original ‘Amateur lá Village Vanguard, as if to assure us of a music loving college student, it’s easy to the infamous motel section of Eighth Street. Striptease Contest.’” This environment is the clubs authenticity and importance for feel decidedly, disappointingly out of place. The Ball and Chain has a long, convoluted where a notable number of internationally existing. With a crowd of mostly 30-something-year- history — a history proudly documented renowned artists performed. The Ball and Chain experience is nothing olds and hipper nightlife crawlers small and flaunted on the walls and on the website. Billie Holiday was a regular. After long if not eclectic. In the four hours I spent talking, taking photos and not clapping for Originally opened in 1935, this locale has nights of entertaining to stay during times enjoying the relaxed atmosphere, I sipped the musicians relegated to a corner of the seen its fair share of action. Pre-Artwalk of segregation, he snuck in through back on a “Calle Ocho Old Fashioned” prepared space, it seems like Ball and Chain may be a upstarts, pre-cocaine cowboys, pre-Castro, entrances to the Tower Hotel. with aged rum and tobacco bitters and bit lost in reflections of its own history. the area was known as Shenandoah: a sleepy Chet Baker and his quintet played complete with tobacco leaves. I also scarfed Then again, maybe it just hasn’t taken off but seedy, strongly Jewish southern-town here during one of their most influential down a fried variation on a media noche the ground yet – after all, it was opening day. outpost. Calle Ocho was “the trail,” the periods, right between the release of the sandwich dubbed a “Cuban Spring Roll,” In any case, Ball and Chain is an exciting, route by which produce trucks would bring classic albums “Chet Baker Sings” and “It and tried my luck with a glass of Wynwood new prospect in a truly one-of-a-kind Miami products into the market. Could Happen To You.” Even legend Count Brewery La Rubia beer, all of which were community. I just hope it figures itself out Over the years, the Ball and Chain – like Basie and his band had a steady gig here, exceptionally delicious and served by and does what it is completely capable of: so many other jazz clubs – went through ironically bankrupting the club in 1957 after competent and amicable staff. becoming a center for unique nightlife in numerous changes in name and ownership, a payment dispute ended in a lawsuit. I heard Frank Sinatra, Buena Vista South Florida. was involved in dubious business activity Today, reprinted black and white Social Club, Calle 13 and deep lounge and eventually closed due to financial photographs of “the greats” hang like music pumping through the sound system [email protected] difficulty. One newspaper advertisement medallions on the classic, deep-green between a young, straight-ahead jazz trio pulled from the Ball and Chain archive paint of its carefully decorated interior, a performance and an electronic music DJ set.
JOIN OUR STAFF! The BEACON is always looking for talented and reliable individuals to join the staff. Stop by one of our offices located in GC 210 and WUC 124 or apply at fiusm.com. fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Wednesday, October 8, 2014 5 Hidden jewel offers a taste of Central America THE FOODIE Owned by a family nized for its larger volume—approxi- from El Salvador, El mately 20 ounces more than the usual Centro Americano rests 12-ounce beers. on 155 SW 107th Ave. It The waitresses are great help and the is a hidden jewel I came service is usually pretty good—except at If you’re Central American and don’t mind a little across thanks to a Salva- the time of the check; they take an excep- dorian friend who, thank- rundown appearance, you’ll love this place. And if tionally long time to bring it to the table. NICOLE ZUMMAR fully, decided to share it you’re not, don’t worry, you will too. As for the locale, it looks somewhat with me. rundown. It gives the idea of an old bar, As an international student, I miss and while that might be the look they were home and Hispanic food a little more going for, it could use a little more scrub- than Miami-born-and-raised Latinos. Of bing and polishing. course, you’d think with all the Cuban The thing you are not going to be a fan food around that I’d come to the right As appetizers, El Centro Americano go with someone is order an appetizer and of is the bathroom. I can’t speak for the place; however, it wasn’t until I uncov- serves the famous Salvadorian pupusas share the small parrillada. This is not only guys, but as far as the ladies’ restroom ered this restaurant that I realized the void as one of their options. A tortilla with a less expensive option, but it also allows goes, it definitely could use some good I felt for my Central American food. cheese and/or fried pork in the middle, it you to try more than one thing. The meat old cleaning. Having come across this restaurant is a great dish to satisfy a mid-afternoon’s does not necessarily hold the best flavor Apart from that, in terms of food and several weeks ago, I’ve visited more craving. You can also go with the chichar- around, but for its reasonable price I find service, I don’t have true complaints. If than a few times and been able to order a rones; small, fried pieces of pork. it satisfies you well enough. you’re Central American and don’t mind a variety of things—everything from break- But before the appetizers, El Centro On the other hand, the chuletas de little rundown appearance, you’ll love this fast and coffee to dinner and horchata, a Americano offers a bowl of chips with a cerdo are very well spiced up, and place. And if you’re not, don’t worry, you typical Central American drink that goes savory, pink house specialty sauce. although sometimes they might come out will too. great with cinnamon. For lunch and dinner, there’s a large a little drier than you’d like, they still For breakfast, El Centro Americano variety of options to choose from. Some hold the flavor well. They are accompa- [email protected] serves a variety of plates. Eggs are a main of my usual orders include the pan con nied by your choice of gallo pinto—rice ingredient in the majority of the servings, bistec, or steak sandwich; the parrillada, and beans—or white rice. ranging from scrambled to sunny side up. a mix of various meat cuts, pork and Additional to the large selection of I ordered scrambled eggs with a corta- chicken; and the chuletas de cerdo, or foods, El Centro Americano holds a bar Proximity to MMC: 1mile dito, also known as Cuban coffee. The pork chop. with a reasonably varied selection of beers Affordability: 4/5 eggs were good and so were the beans The pan con bistec is a favorite of and specialty drinks. This restaurant also Overall: 4/5 and plantains that came with them. It was mine. The meat is very flavorful, although houses Regia, a Salvadorian beer recog- a breakfast that reminded me very much sometimes a little tough, and it comes of home. The cortadito was delicious; with lettuce and substantial amounts of it’s a good rival to the University’s Café mayonnaise. Bustelo. The parrillada is a good plate for a Another good breakfast is the desayuno good price. It brings a reasonable amount especial, which includes a six-ounce piece of food—almost enough for two—and of meat or chicken to go with the eggs and it’s not even the larger one, the parril- beans—also a pretty good option. lada para dos. What I usually do when I “HHHH. ONE OF THE BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR. Jeremy Renner delivers an Oscar®-caliber performance. Smartly directed. A must-see movie.” Steve Oldfield, FOX-TV
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SOCCER Panthers return home to taking on Conference Rival South Carolina CAESAR ALVA losses to UAB Blazers and UNM winning their respective Division it. With a devastating overtime McFarlane has been an essen- Contributing Writer Lobos, the Panthers entered with of C-USA, and a better chance loss to Marshall one week, and tial part of the team, especially [email protected] two consecutive wins against of participating in the National a uplifting win against Georgia on the defensive end, and his San Diego State University and Collegiate Athletic Association State in overtime the next, it’s absence was felt at the UAB After losing to No. 17 Univer- Florida Gulf Coast University. Tournament. safe to say that South Carolina match. sity of Alabama at Birmingham After encountering a tough With an overall record of 5-4, had a roller coaster of a season Espana is also a pivotal piece and a long road trip to the No. rival in New Mexico, coming the Gamecocks will prove to be as well. in the midfield, a player that 23 University of New Mexico, up short 2-0, the Panthers hope interesting opponents. With only six freshmen on the provides creativity and touches the Panthers will have a chance to raise their conference record Head Coach Scott Calabrese current roster, the Gamecocks off and on the ball. to capitalize on home turf when by defeating the South Carolina will look to seize the opportunity expect veteran leadership from After winning two out of their they face off against the Univer- Gamecocks. to improve the chemistry within their returning players. last three games (before encoun- sity of South Carolina Oct. 8. A victory would potentially his team, while hopefully being The stability and experience tering the University of New Before the 2 consecutives boost the Panthers’ chances of able to pick up a victory against must be proven on the field when Mexico), the Panthers need to what will look to be a competi- pitted against any rival. bounce back both in Conference tive game. A lot will be at stake for the play. Gamecocks and their head coach, After have received Honors Inside Look at the Mark Berson. The key word here for Offensive Player of the Week Gamecocks is consistency. for C-USA play, senior striker Quentin Albrecht expects to South Carolina has proven to Chemistry, The Formula for continue providing firepower be a powerful opponent from the Winning and work cohesively with his beginning of the season. teammates. In fact, the Gamecocks have Having to face a ranked oppo- The playing field is set, and played nine games overall this nent in New Mexico before it’s up to the Panthers to step season, and five out of the nine facing off against South Carolina up to the plate and walk out games have drifted into overtime. will not be an easy task, but if the victorious. With the tenacity both teams Panthers look to become better, After this game, the Panthers have, it would be no surprise to they must play against the best. will travel to Charlotte, North see this game move into extra After losing senior defender Carolina. time. Sean McFarlane and sopho- Here they will face the No. 7 The Gamecocks have been more midfielder Josue Espana University of North Carolina at consistent, but not exactly the for the game against the UAB Charlotte 49ers (8-1-0,2-0-0) at Sergio Jiménez/ New Mexico Daily Lobo way the team would like. While Blazers, the Panthers are hoping 7 p.m., Oct. 11. Sophomore midfielder Nicholas Midttun gains possession of the the season started on a three to finally get back into rhythm ball during the Saturday game in Albuquerque, New Mexico. game winning streak, a three with all players finally available The Panthers fell to New Mexico 2-0. game losing streak followed to Coach Calabrese. FIU ties; keeping still in Conference USA JAMES PROFETTO Staff Writer kept chances from reaching the back of the by Owl defenders. The Panther offense The Panthers are now sitting in seventh [email protected] net. FAU didn’t allow a shot in the first 45 generated three corners in the 10-minute place, with the Owls right behind in minutes, but that pattern did not last. The period. One final push was left in the tank eighth, both with 1-1-1 conference record. A win is a win and a loss is a loss. The second half presented more opportunities of Leiva in the final 60 seconds. Drink- FAU sees Middle Tennessee State Univer- Panthers and Florida Atlantic University for the Panthers as redshirt senior Chelsea water, once again, stifled any chance at sity next, while the Panthers face the were reminded that ties do happen as well, Leiva rocketed two back-to-back shots, late-game heartbreak for FAU and saved University of Alabama at Birmingham, on Sunday, Oct. 5. The important match the first in the 58th minute. Leiva finished the true header by Leiva. third in Conference USA. The importance was slated to take place Friday evening on with four shots, three on goal. 110 minutes later and a tie became the of a win for either team has now escalated Oct. 3, but the weather did not permit. As overtime loomed, desperation for a result of the intrastate rivalry. Each school after the recent result. Coming into the 0-0 tie, both teams had goal was present on both sides. Sophomore was awarded one point, proving that FAU The Panthers (6-5-1,1-1-1) look to gain plenty to play for. With a win and three midfielder Alyssa Robinson launched a and the Panthers will continue to stay higher ground on the competition Friday, points, either team would have attained shot that flew wide of the goal, keeping close to one another until next weekend’s Oct. 10, against UAB in Birmingham, a step ahead of the other. Both teams Drinkwater at bay for the time being. matches. Alabama. were 1-1 in Conference USA play, while The University’s freshman goalkeeper FAU held a 6-5-1 record compared to the Nevena Stojakovic made quite possibly Panthers’ 6-5-0. the most important save of the match in Being rivals, both teams had their the 72nd minute, denying FAU’s Sammy aggressiveness on display early. Between Lujan’s shot on goal. the universities, they combined for 31 After 90 minutes, both teams prepared fouls and four yellow cards. Redshirt for overtime. junior defender Sara Stewart was the only The Panthers saw their first bit of over- recipient of a yellow for the Panthers, time action this season on Oct. 5, but while the Owls were assessed three. acted like they had been there before. The most costly foul came at the 48th In the 93rd minute, the Panthers were minute. Senior midfielder Johanna Volz given a corner kick, taken by sophomore found her way into FAU’s box and was midfielder Madlen Weinhardt. fouled hard, resulting in a penalty kick for Inching closer and closer, Head Coach the Panthers. Thomas Chestnutt and his team were Volz, 1-2 on penalty kicks before Oct. knocking on the door of victory. The first 3, stared down FAU goalkeeper Sydney 10-minute half concluded with a whop- Drinkwater. Unfortunately for Volz, ping four fouls for FAU. Drinkwater made the save, adding to her The last minutes of the match were four saves on the night. all-or-nothing for the Panthers, and Volz Brian Trujillo/The Beacon An early flurry of pressure in the first proved she wanted to give everything half came via FAU, but the Panthers’ stout for a goal. A cross into the box found the Junior defender Nikki Rios (right) passes the ball to midfielder Scarlet Montoya (left) defense (recording their sixth shutout) head of Volz, but the attempt was blocked during a game against University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Sept. 28 fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Wednesday, October 8, 2014 7
VOLLEYBALL Panthers snap losing streak in win over Blazers ALEJANDRO AGUIRRE Contributing Writer because we are very young.” focus on offense.” The new energy Castro mentioned was [email protected] Youth has been a problem to deal with This new strategy played in favor for quickly shown from the very first serve as this season, but it did not show Sunday, as the Panthers and it’s important that it they jumped out to an early lead against After dropping their 10th straight two freshmen led the way for the team’s worked because they have been struggling the Blazers. The Panthers had a hitting match Friday against Western Kentucky, win and there were three freshmen in total with their offensive game lately. percentage of .476 in the set and had 12 the volleyball team finally put an end to in the starting lineup. “This past week we finally found what kills with only two errors against 21 their losing ways and got their first win in There were also lineup changes that had wasn’t working and we were able to bring attacks. FIU had the lead the whole set and Conference USA play against the Univer- to deal with one of the team captains, Lucia the new energy in a new lineup to today’s easily won 25-13. sity of Alabama at Birmingham, Sunday The second set was completely different afternoon. though, as it was a back and forth game Going into Sunday’s game, Head Coach early in the set that had five ties and two Rita Buck-Crockett simply had one thing lead changes in total. Unfortunately though, to address to her team before the game, UAB was able to win the second set 25- 18. “Today is your day and we need to make a The third set was crucial for both teams as change.” The team responded the right way the match was tied going into that set. The by winning the match three sets to one. It Panthers were able to come out of a close was the team’s first win since Sept. 6. one winning 25-23. Even though they had Leading the way for the Panthers, the lead the whole set, there were still three which you wouldn’t normally see at the ties. top of the box score for FIU, was freshmen In the fourth and final set, the Blazers Jennifer Ene, who posted a match high of were no match for the new and improved 13 kills and had a .381 hitting percentage. Panthers’ offense as they finished UAB off Not only was this a good game for Ene, but with a 12-5 run to take the set and match. for another freshman on the team as well, With Sunday’s win, it improved the setter Kiona McSwain. She had a terrific Panthers’ record to 4-13 and 1-3 in Confer- game with 38 assists and averaged 9.5 ence USA play. The team is now in the assists per set. This was a new career high second half of the season and from here on in assists for McSwain, who also added a out, the bulk of the conference games will match high of nine digs. Brian Trujillo/ The Beacon be played during this stretch. Expect to see more of Ene and McSwain Sophomore setter Anabela Sataric (right) sets the ball for junior utility Tina Toghiyani “We finally saw again how it felt to in the lineup as Buck-Crockett mentioned (left) during the game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Friday, Oct. 3. win and we are definitely going to use that that there will be a few lineup changes. and just keep winning from here on out,” “We made a few changes in the lineup. Castro said. We just have to keep working with that to Castro. Buck- Crockett said that this was game … I’m also in a funk right now so I Up next, the Panthers will be on the see if that does make a difference, and if an important key to Sunday’s win. am trying to not hurt the team and if I am road for two games, the first on Friday, it does then we will stay with the lineup, “We are having Lucia not play so much not hitting well I just have to focus on other Oct. 10 against Charlotte and the second but we have to keep building our players in the back row so she can come out and things to try to get the point,” Castro said. on Sunday, Oct. 12 against Louisiana Tech. FEATURE Panther team Hundreds attend the Benjamin outswims Owls DIVE, PAGE 8 events on the day. Dash to fundraise for charity In the 200 freestyle, she The Panthers were posted a time of 1:53.24. SAMUEL COHEN also strong in the relays, Over in the 200 breast- Staff Writer Cancer Awareness of Miami” winning both on the day. stroke, she bested her top [email protected] said Johnson. “With such a In the 200 yard medley, career time, as she earned great cause, it is no wonder so senior Klara Andersson, a mark of 2:18.53, moving On Saturday, Oct. 4, many came out to support local junior Karin Tomeckova her into fifth place in Benjamin Dash came to charities and foundations.” and sophomores Jennifer school history in that event. the Biscayne Bay campus, Included in the obstacle run Alfani and Jennifer Deist When asked about attracting hundreds of runners was a tire hill, tire flipping, wall posted a time of 1:45:96 to how the team has bonded to the start line to raise money climbs, as well as a 15-foot not only win the title, but this year, Horner was for charity. inverted wall that runners had was also the seventh fastest quick to give praise to his The event had food trucks, to pull themselves up on. time in school history. swimmers. free massages, and even free The inverted wall seemed energy drinks for any runner troublesome to almost all who felt that they needed a participants, as the creators of quick boost. the event knowingly left it to With 10 waves of up to 50 be one of the last obstacles. people in each, the action was With all their energy We’ve done a lot of work, and put [in] a lot of effort. We went intense all day as the 5k course sapped from the earlier obsta- on an Academy of Leaders retreat, as well as many team-building seemed intimidating to even cles, runners seemed more games and activities, to bring these girls together as one unit. the veteran runners. than content to stand on the “It was really hard, but we side and pay the penalty for not Randy Horner enjoyed the water obstacles finishing an obstacle. Head Coach that cooled us down. I joined The race also featured a Swimming and Diving the race for charity, and it was waterslide, as well as mud pits the only reason I ran so hard,” in which participants had to said Kenny Johnson donating crawl through under barbed Alfani was able to put “We’ve done a lot of participant of the dash. wire to get to the finish line. points on the board later in work, and put [in] a lot of Dashers were to grab as Not a soul passed the finish the day as well, winning the effort,” Horner said. “We many yellow flags from the line clean, but lucky for them, 50-yard freestyle as well. went on an Academy of course as possible, who were the Benjamin Dash set up Arguably the top Leaders retreat, as well as then given a monetary value showers for all runners to cool Samuel Cohen/The Beacon performer of the day many team-building games based on how tough the hiding off and clean up after their was senior Johanna and activities, to bring spot was. These flags were strenuous experience. Participants of the Benjamin Dash crawl through the mud Gustafsdottir. these girls together as one then given to a Benjamin Dash “I think the event was with the hope of receiving money on Oct. 4 She set a Confer- unit.” employee who could turn these perfect,” said former FIU All the obstacles were chal- to expand to new areas, and ence USA record in last FIU’s next meeting will into cold hard cash, or if the graduate student Erica lenging and the food was great. hopes to add an even longer year’s 200 yard individual be Oct. 18, with the Home- runner wanted, money for a Chang. “They really focused We had a lot of fun.” race for more participants who medley. coming Alumni Intrasquad. charity of their choice. on bringing help to the For their second run ever, wished for a more challenging Gustafsdottir won two “I gave my money to Breast surrounding area in a fun way. Benjamin Dash is looking course. Contact Us Sofia Galiano BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Friday, October 10, 2014 A fiusm.com B New library space FRESH BREW to officially open later this month
ALEX BLENCOWE The ASK! Center will feature Staff Writer state-of-the-art Windows and Apple [email protected] computers, cell phone charging stations, numerous outlets, and The unveiling of a one-stop- energy-efficient lighting. shop for students academic needs Arauz said the new digital is happening this month. viewing stations and Blu-Ray The Glenn Hubert Library will DVD racks make it easy for officially welcome the Academic students to watch videos and find Skills and Knowledge Center on digital content for projects. Thursday, Oct. 30, located on the Columns with reading material second floor. based on specific University The ASK! Center will provide programs will be displayed around Natalie Reyes/The Beacon students with tutoring services, the center, as well as an information tech support and library assistance desk for research and writing tools. Starbucks barista Jorge Gatica attends Assistant Food Director Lorvin Ramirez and hospitality junior all in one place. “Libraries are changing, they’re Bryanna Cooper on the opening of the Biscayne Bay Campus Starbucks on Oct. 8. “As an incoming freshman, you becoming more digital,” Arauz get sent around to a lot of places said. “We want to make it easier for and students don’t have that kind students to spend their day here.” said Cooper, who hopes that the Ashley Kearns, public relations academic success. of time anymore,” said Gustavo Bryan Cooper, associate dean changing library scene will be a junior, thinks the new center will “Any time the University Arauz, criminal justice senior and of technology and digital services trend sustained in the future. “This give students better access to increases capacity, they increase office manager of the library. “By at the library, said the new center is an important start to revitalizing research tools, but could also make student efficiency and recruitment,” having everything in one location, will help students interact with the larger spaces in the library.” the library more crowded. said B.J. Chiszar, a grad student we can try to avoid that.” others and will provide a chance The ASK! Center will feature “I like to get in the zone when studying public administration. The newly renovated area for students to get exposed to new artwork from the winners of I study, but by attracting more “The new center is just one will offer quiet study spaces for resources. the International Student Photo students, there will be more piece in a comprehensive strategy students, and will provide all of “It was a highly collaborative Contest over the past eight years. traffic,” Kearns said. to take this school to the next the assistance needed for class process and the University is Students can also expect new Other students believe the new level,” Chiszar said. assignments, projects and the like. committed to students’ success,” furniture to use reference books at. center is conducive to students’ University forming global citizens through celebration of National Coming Out Day
CARLA TRIVIÑO is all about,” said Serrano. focus on politics on this day. Testimonials from different LGTBQA Contributing Writer Last year, the Federal Supreme Court One of the highlights this year is a surprise members will be shared as a way to help educate [email protected] removed a section of the 1996 Defense of lip-sync performance, according to Serrano, who those in the gay community. Marriage Act, which denied federal benefits to hopes will attract a larger crowd. The is a darker tone to this day according to Edwin Serrano, graduate assistant for same-sex couples. Serrano said he wants the event to be centered Serrano. Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer and This year, the State of Florida’s gay on the lives of LGBTQA students and hopes that Some attendees have been bullied into Allies initiative, said the gay community is community and civil rights activists fought for more international students participate. admitting their sexual orientation, while others making history. transgender rights in the workplace, and judges According to FIU student population data, experienced rejection and neglect from close To celebrate the communities achievements, are ruling the Marriage Ban unconstitutional. Hispanic and minority students make up 69 relatives and the public. the office of Multicultural Programs and Kathleen Hernandez, a public relations percent of the University’s student population. Yet, Serrano said lessons can be learned from Services will host a National Coming Out Day freshman and student ambassador for LGBTQA, Serrano said due to their conservative these negative stories. He said the event will event today, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.at the is surprised by the level of support and activism background, international students don’t come benefit both straight and LGTBQA students, as Biscayne Campus in Panther Square. in Miami. to these events much. it will help them become more aware of their Likewise, the day will be celebrated at the “It’s cool -- there’s so much going on that I “It’s really rare to receive international surroundings. Modesto A. Maidique Campus in the Graham didn’t know about in my backyard,” Hernandez students coming and asking for support,” said “LGBTQA is also open to straight folks Center Pit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will encourage said. Serrano, who said that if they end up attending who are our allies and supporting their friends,” and praise people openly declaring their sexual Serrano said he expects people to be more an event, they think its only for gays. Serrano said. “By exposing them to progressive orientation, as well as LGBTQA legal victories. open about their sexual orientation now that it’s He said the day is for everyone to come thinking and an open society, it does let them “We want people to come see what the hype legally accepted. However, he doesn’t want to together and accept each other’s differences. learn a little about being a global citizen.” Man died on Carnival cruise trying to see sunrise
MCT STAFF suspected, according to police. company he worked for, Steve Wernet suffered a severe head afternoon on its next trip, which “Everything points to it being Acorn, the owner of Student injury and lost consciousness is a normal turnaround time for Police identified the man who an accident,” said Miami-Dade Painters, told WYFF. after falling onto the running Carnival ships, de la Cruz said. fell to his death from a cruise police Detective Alvaro Zabaleta. Acorn told the news station track on the deck, Acorn told “We are deeply saddened ship mast earlier this week and The mast area is restricted and that Wernet, who he has known WYFF. to learn of the tragic death of are continuing the investigation has signs warning passengers for three years, was not drinking “He was the kind of guy, that Clemson student Kendall Wernet, into his death, which appears so not to enter, said Carnival at the time of the fall. According if you had a daughter, you’d want a junior management major from far to be accidental. spokeswoman Jennifer de la to Acorn, Wernet and four others him to marry her,” Acorn told the Arden, N.C.,” said Shannon Miami-Dade police named Cruz. wanted to climb the mast. While news station. Finning, Clemson University Kendall Wernet, 20, as the Wernet, a Clemson University everyone was lying down on the The Ecstasy had just returned dean of students, in a statement. man who climbed the forward student, was on the cruise, along platform atop the mast, Wernet to Miami from a voyage to the “Our heartfelt condolences go mast of the Carnival Ecstasy at with 130 of his colleagues, as was standing or sitting up when Caribbean on Monday morning out to his family and friends, PortMiami and fell about 20 feet a reward for being among the a radar dish suddenly started to when Wernet plunged to his death. and we stand ready to help them onto the deck. No foul play is top achievers of the painting rotate, knocking him off. The ship left port again Monday through this difficult time.