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MUSEUM BEAT Engineering Center Sculpture park unique to University

Marcy Diaz are artworks incorporated through Contributing Writer the Art in State Buildings Program, which provides funding for custom- Since 1994, preoccupied Univer- made sculptures for new university sity students and staff on their way to buildings and building additions. class have been unknowingly rushing As soon as one enters the main through an outdoor museum. entrance roundabout of the Modesto This museum covers around 26 A. Maidique Campus, Alexander acres and includes 31 sculptures in Liberman’s Argosy is in full view. its collection. The Sculpture Park at Known as one of the most well- the University is a blending marvel known sculptures on campus, it is a of both modern and contemporary warm welcome of painted red and Alexandra Sardi/The Beacon art. specially crafted steel standing at All sculptures were made by estab- about 30 feet. Monica Knudson prepares a coffee for Ricky Arcentales, a junior majoring in business. lished artists and many were relocated “I’m usually trying not to get in 2008 to the “Avenue of the Arts,” a killed in the roundabout, to really pathway of creations which connects look [closely] at the statue,” said the Frost Art Museum, the Dr. Herbert Teri Bernal, a University student and Coffee shop at Engineering and Nicole Wertheim Performing directory worker, “but it definitely is Arts Center and the Management and one of our nicer sculptures.” Advanced Research Center together Center provides food options on campus. Also found on campus SCULPTURE, page 5 Michael Jeffrey complaints from students at Maidique Campus, which has Contributing Writer the EC is that there aren’t any an abundance of food choices food options. ranging from Subway to During the Fall 2011 Students have to either eat Chick-Fil-A and Papa John’s semester a small coffee shop/ at La Focaccia or leave the Pizza; the EC does not have snack bar opened up on the building and search for food many options for a student to first floor of the Engineering elsewhere. eat. Center thanks to chef Marcelo “The place is good, but it’s There are no franchise Marcelli, owner of the new not enough,” said Infante, in restaurants and at this point snack bar and La Focaccia. reference to La Focaccia. there are no plans to establish It is located near the west The closest options that are any soon. entrance of the building and relatively fast are McDonald’s The Student Government sells a variety of food and Council is looking into accom- snacks such as coffee, Cuban modating the EC students’ style pastries, yogurt, tea, etc. needs better. Until this semester, the “We are looking at getting only options for food at the EC We are looking at student discounts at some of were a few vending machines getting student the restaurants in the area,” scattered around the building said Kristopher Rosado, engi- and La Focaccia, located on discounts at some neering student affairs coordi- the second floor in the Panther of the restaurants nator for the Student Govern- Pit, which offers a variety of ment Council at MMC. international food with a range in the area. “There are a lot of students of daily specials. Kristopher Rosado, at the Engineering Center and Marcelli explained the engineering student affairs coordinator they need places to eat,” said reason behind him opening SGC-MMC Ramon Cacho, a junior civil the new snack bar. engineering major. “There are many classes In October, the snack now on the first floor and the bar will start selling natural time is too short [between juices and possibly even more classes] so I put some quick or Pollo Tropical, both located variety of international food. food to make it more [conve- on West Flagler. The counters and food carts nient] for people.” Leaving the building may that exist now at the snack bar “Sometimes I have classes not be an option for all students were donated by the Univer- downstairs, and I don’t want to as they may not have a car and sity but Marcelli wants to go upstairs [to buy food],” said especially if it happens to be upgrade to a larger counter. Pedro Infante, a junior civil raining or incredibly hot and He will have to supply engineering major. “Upstairs humid, which is common in the counter himself since Kristi Camara/The Beacon the lines are too long and I South Florida most of the the University will not Standing at 30 feet high, Alexander Liberman’s Argosy is located at the don’t have the time.” year. provide funding for the main entrance roundabout and is made of specially crafted steel. One of the most common Compared to the Modesto improvements.

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Parking & Transportation News Flash LOCAL University addresses parking issue 1,597 welfare applicants decline drug test in Fla. Pattrik Simmons were given a new option: the PG5 for PG6, so there will be another State figures show that hundreds of welfare applicants Staff Writer Market Station. 2,000 parking spaces. Once we decide in Florida have declined to take drug tests that have been “The main purpose of building the on a site, it will take two to three years required for the assistance since mid-July. Parking at the University’s Modesto PG5 Market Station was to get more to build.” Thirty-two applicants failed the test, 7,028 passed and A. Maidique Campus is a hot topic on spaces. But [PG5] was designed for In the meantime, he suggests that 1,597 didn’t take it, according figures released Tuesday many social networks, including Face- the support of the medical school build students arrive to their classes earlier the Department of Children and Families. People who book and Twitter. out to make sure that we had enough in order to find a good parking space decline to take the test aren’t required to explain. With the click of a button, one spaces when that area was built. For nearby. Proponents of the law have suggested applicants can find several posts condemning now, we’re using it for faculty, staff, “If you have a 10 a.m. class, you’re would be deterred because they knew they would test the troubles several students have students and visitors, but it will shift going to have to get here between 8 positive. Critics say applicants may not have taken the to encounter while trying to find eventually as the medical school is and 8:30 to get a convenient student test because they couldn’t afford the fee that can be parking. built out,” said Lissette Hernandez, space, because there are a lot of classes as much as $35 or didn’t have easy access to a testing One post on Tumblr, the micro- associate director of Parking and at 7, 8 and 9 a.m., and those students facility. A federal judge in Orlando is mulling a lawsuit blogging site, read, “We pay $85 in Transportation. begin to fill up those spaces. The later claiming the measure is unconstitutional. parking fees when we don’t even have And even then, it seems that you come, the farther out you’re going The Florida law is only one of its kind currently on a guaranteed spot.” students are still unsatisfied with to have to go.” the books in the U.S. But what many students are not trying to find a parking space. Hernandez believes that the reason aware of is that parking at the Univer- “Students’ main concern is conve- why students and faculty act the way WORLD sity is actually in good condition, nience. They want parking to be as they do in regards to parking is because according to Bill Foster, executive convenient as it possibly can at all of the lifestyle they are used to. Serbia gets to be a candidate to join the EU director of the Department of Parking times during the day. Faculty and staff “As South Floridians, we are very and Transportation. want that, too,” Foster said. accustomed to driving to our home The European Union granted Serbia candidate “There are enough spaces on The problem for many students is into our driveway, park right there status Wednesday but refused to set a date to begin campus for everyone to park, except not that there are not enough parking and walk into our house. I think that’s formal accession talks into the 27-nation bloc until during the first couple of weeks of the spaces, but that they do not want to what we expect everywhere we go,” Serbia and neighboring Kosovo improve relations. semester,” said Foster. “You have a lot park far away from their classes. she said. The move was bittersweet for Serbia, because it of people here during off hours -- like “[Students] would prefer to get Foster would like the University had expected to get a date for the start of the negotia- getting books and dropping classes -- here when they want to get here–not community to understand that parking tions after the arrest earlier this year of war crimes doing things are not normally in their early, not late–and drive to a parking here is something that the department fugitive Ratko Mladic and his extradition to the schedule.” spot near where they’re going, be able and the students need to compromise international war crimes court. In total, the University has 7,000 to park, get out and go to their class. on. “We recommend that accession negotiations be available parking spaces for students Unfortunately, that’s not a reality in a “We can never build enough opened as soon as Serbia achieves further progress in across MMC. place that’s this big and this diverse,” parking at this University where, no the one key priority ... the negotiations with Kosovo,” “Supply is not our problem. Conve- he said. matter what, whenever you want to EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule said nience next to the buildings is always According to Foster, the University come, you’ll be able to drive up wher- Wednesday. going to be a problem when you have is doing a lot to improve this alleged ever you want to go and park. That’s In Belgrade, Serbian President Boris Tadic said he 40,000 students and 8,000 faculty and parking problem and has plans on just not reality.” was proud that the EU had recognized the advances staff at MMC and it’s the busiest time building a new garage in the future. Pattrik Simmons is the beat reporter Serbia has made in terms of democratization and of the day,” he said. “We are doing a lot. The Board of covering FIU Police, Public Safety other reforms. Last year, students and faculty Governors has approved the funding and Parking and Transportation. – Compiled by Melissa Caceres Associated Press CORRECTIONS LeMieux outlines campaign views In Vol. 23, Issue 28 of The Beacon, the article titled “Newly crowned royalty involved on campus” in the Brendan Farrington he’d support if voters send him retirees. He said changes announced on the first day of Life! section, Matthew Hanlon’s name was spelled incor- AP Staff back to Washington, including shouldn’t affect people now his campaign,” said Hasner rectly. changes to Social Security and aged 55 or older. spokesman Douglass Mayer. The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Call our Former Republican Medicare, allowing offshore He also supports forcing McCalister said LeMieux’s MMC office at 305-348-2709 or BBC at 305-919-4722. Sen. George LeMieux on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, all federal agencies to cut their plan to revise the federal tax Wednesday outlined proposals cutting federal spending to budgets 10 percent and to code doesn’t go far enough. 2007 levels and getting rid of freeze hiring. The only way an LeMieux said income tax any federal regulation that isn’t agency would be able to hire should be fairer and flatter reauthorized by Congress. a new worker would be if two and tax codes need to be less LeMieux served the final 16 left. He also wants to see a ban confusing, but didn’t outline months of Mel Martinez’ unex- on budget earmarks. how he wants that achieved. pired term and said the key to On energy, LeMieux said “George wants to tweak the E-BOARD AND PRODUCTION STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION slashing into the federal deficit he supports expanded drilling tax code. I think we would be and debt is not just reducing in the Gulf of Mexico, but not better off with a fair tax that Editor in Chief Photo Editor Modesto Maidique Campus: spending, but creating jobs that within 100 miles of the Florida abolishes all federal personal Alexandra Camejo Kristi Camara GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM will increase revenue. coast, and other areas where it’s and corporate income taxes and (305) 348-2709 BBC Managing Editor Asst. Photo Editor “By growing our economy now not allowed. He also called replaces them with one, simple, [email protected] Jonathan Szydlo Sergio Naser and controlling our debt, we for more nuclear power plants federal retail sales tax admin- Biscayne Bay Campus: are going to have a more pros- and for weakening the Envi- istered by the states,” McCali- Production Manager/Copy Chief BBC Photo Editor WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM perous America,” LeMieux ronmental Protection Agency’s ster said through a spokesman. 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Men’s Soccer FIU earns draw in rain-shortened match vs. No. 6 UCF

Brandon Wise from crossing for a goal. Staff Writer The rest of the FIU defense held strong against its toughest opponent of the year As a steady rain fell onto FIU’s soccer and the NCAA’s top scorer, McKauly field, freshman goalie Rodney Greiling Tulloch. Jahbari Willis held Tulloch to stood firm between the posts. With the only two shots, neither of which was on shut-out in his grasp and the clock slowly goal. As a team, the Knights only had six winding down, the rain continued to pound shots on target. the field. Then suddenly, the lightning The Golden Panther offense had a rally alarm sounded. Players were forced to at the beginning of the second half, but evacuate the field and the referees called could not produce a goal from it. Lucas Di it a night. Croce, Anthony Hobbs and Arnthor Kris- It was almost a blessing in disguise, tinsson all had cracks at the net early in as the players would never return to the the second, but could not keep them on pitch. FIU earned a draw against sixth- target. ranked Central Florida, 0-0 on Oct. 11. The Road Ahead The game was not called until after a 45-minute delay once the rain and light- FIU is now 1-2-1 in Conference USA, ning finally let up. However, the field was tied for fourth with Southern Methodist deemed unplayable due to torrential down University with four points, which is their pours over the past hour. Puddles formed next opponent. across the pitch, nearly turning the field They will head to Dallas to face the into a pond. Mustangs on Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. It will be a Despite the heavy rain, the fans showed key game that could decide the middle of their support for the team. A season-high the conference table. attendance of 741 fans came out to the The defense will have to contain the stadium to support the Golden Panthers. reigning Conference USA offensive player Defense Shines of the week, Arthur Ivo. In his last two matches, Ivo recorded a Greiling has played a major role in two goal and two assists against the University of the last three games, pitching two shut- of Tulsa and Marshall University. outs against ranked opponents and picking Juan Castillo is also a threat to score on up six saves in each. goal, as he has three goals on the season to In the first half, UCF had a chance to lead the Mustangs. take the lead. A shot dribbled through the After heading to SMU, the Golden defenders and Greiling dove to make the Panthers will then travel to Tulsa on Oct. Sana Ullah/The Beacon stop. He reached the line and kept the ball 19 to take on the Hurricanes at 7 p.m. Christopher Garces [above] dribbles across the field during FIU’s draw with UCF on Oct. 11. Intramural ROUNDUP Theta Chi dominates Beta Theta Phi in shutout

KeVin Castaneda Araque, found his stride. He completed Sigma Alpha Mu 14, Lambda opportunity. With only 30 seconds left, Carbeo Contributing Writer a 15-yard pass to the left, followed by Theta Phi 13 Sigma Alpha Mu’s quarterback drove Sammy down the entire field as a slant pass through the middle for an Mike Carbeo could find no rhythm, the crowd roared. The first game of an intramural additional 10 yards. Lambda Theta Phi had a comfort- throwing an interception right before Only 10 seconds remained on the doubleheader between Theta Chi and Theta Chi’s crowd began a rally able 13-0 lead at the half. Sigma Alpha the half. clock as Carbeo took the snap and Beta Theta Phi on Oct. 10 was a one- charge chant to keep the energy Mu had other plans though. A literal Lambda Theta Phi capitalized surveyed the field. With no one open, sided affair. Theta Chi came out with flowing. last second comeback gave Sammy— on this mistake with a direct snap to he tucked the ball and ran down the a 14-0 win, with help on both sides Araque took advantage of the open Sigma Alpha Mu’s nickname—a 14- Rivera, who ran it up the middle for 20 sideline for a touchdown. of the ball. Theta Chi started out their space and ran for a 25-yard scamper 13 victory. yards and the touchdown. The game was now tied and all first drive with two penalties and an down the sideline for a touchdown to Lambda Theta Phi started their With second half adjustments, Sammy had to do was convert the interception. give Theta Chi a 7-0 lead. first drive in style. Quarterback Juan Sigma Alpha Mu came out firing. extra point. Fortunately for them, Beta Theta At the start of second half, Beta Orozco threw a lateral pass to running Carbeo completed three consecutive Carbeo took the snap, scanned Phi’s entire night was plagued by Theta Phi threw an interception back Juan Rivera, who caught the passes. the end zone and heaved a pass to the offensive woes and Theta Chi’s that was returned for a touchdown. defense of guard with this trick play He followed that up with a 25- open receiver in the corner, giving staunch defense capitalized on those Without any adjustments at the half, by launching a 30-yard pass. yard quarterback scramble. An even- Sigma Alpha Mu the win. When mistakes. Beta Theta Phi looked out of sync and This led to their eventual score, tual pass interference call set up the asked if this was Sigma Alpha Mu’s After exchanging possessions five was unable to score on the Theta Chi’s but they were unable to convert the team for the score, cutting the lead to best game, Carbeo said, “So far, the times, Theta Chi’s quarterback, Javy tough defense. extra point, a very important missed six points. most dramatic.”

Intramural Football Standings

sorority Fraternity 1 Fraternity 2

W-L-T PCT PD W-L-T PCT PD W-L-T PCT PD

Alpha Omicron Pi 3-1-1 0.600 53 Sigma Phi Epsilon 4-0-0 1.000 87 Tau Kappa Epsilon 4-0-0 1.000 77 Alpha Xi Delta 3-1-1 0.600 10 Sigma Kappa 3-2-0 0.600 4 Pi Kappa Phi 3-1-0 0.750 65 Sigma Alpha Mu 3-1-0 0.750 6

Delta Phi Epsilon 3-2-0 0.600 8 Sigma Chi 1-3-0 0.250 -43 FIJI 2-2-0 0.500 5 Phi Mu 2-3-0 0.400 -12 0.250 Lambda Theta Phi 1-3-0 5 Phi Sigma Sigma 2-1-2 0.400 24 Beta Theta Pi 1-3-0 -62 0.250 Boss 1-2-2 0.200 -10 Theta Chi 1-3-0 0.250 -47 Phi Sigma Kappa 0-4-0 0.000 -93 Tri Sigma 0-5-0 0.000 -77

*All records up to date as of Oct. 14 *All records up to date as of Oct. 14 *All records up to date as of Oct. 14 4 The Beacon – Friday, October 14, 2011 SPORTS www.fiusm.com

Football Golden Panthers take advantage of much-needed rest

They ended the losing run and better at defending ankle against Louisiana streak by beating Akron the big plays, then we can and T.Y. Hilton spraining on Oct. 8, but head coach be a real good football his hamstring in the UCF Mario Cristobal still feels team,” said Cristobal. game. like they are miles away The six games left for The status of receive from being where they the Panthers contain just Glenn Coleman and want to be. two at home (Troy, FAU) safety Chuck Grace is still “I think we are always and four on the road with unknown and whether or going to feel that and trips to Arkansas State, not they can be available never be content. We’re Western Kentucky, ULM on Oct. 18 when the team improving in so many and Middle Tennessee. travels to Arkansas State is facets and developing a This is the part of the unclear. little bit of depth in guys season that will determine Receiver Jacob Younger, that have stepped up,” whether or not FIU can who sat out against Akron, Cristobal said. have a repeat appearance will be able to play, The Panthers resumed in a bowl game this year. however. practice on Oct. 12, off the The conference stand- The 10-day rest, while heels of a 27-17 victory at ings as of Oct. 14 have not considered to be a bye Akron, with hopes of still FIU in third behind confer- week, has given the players correcting the mistakes ence leader Louisiana and ample time to rest their in both their offense and number two Arkansas bodies and game plan. defense, such as their red State. “You like a couple of Jonathan Segal/The Beacon zone efficiency, where the The Sun Belt Confer- days extra of rest, while Wayne Times has emerged as a valuable No. 2 receiver for FIU with 308 receiving yards. offense has only scored ence is connected with at the same time prepping. touchdowns 52 percent two bowl games this year, You just got to make sure Jackson Wolek ence games remaining on home attendance of 22,682 of the time and passing the New Orleans Bowl in you don’t overwork,” said Staff Writer their schedule. It is the best for their homecoming game defense which has allowed La. and the Go Daddy.com Cristobal. start the program has seen versus Duke. 1,472 yards. Bowl in Mobile, Ala. The team travels next to At the halfway point of in its short history, which The success that came “I think if we continue to Players have been Arkansas State to take on the season, FIU is 4-2 and included a win against a through the 3-0 start was improve on third down like banged up on the side- the Red Wolves (4-2, 2-0 1-1 in the conference play BCS school for the first short lived by following we have, clean up our red line every week for FIU, SBC) on Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. with six straight confer- time by beating Louisville it up with two losses in a zone issues and continue to including quarterback The game will be shown on and an announced record row, both at home. get better at stopping the Wesley Carroll hurting his ESPN 2.

Fantasy Cruz Cam Newton continues to shine for fantasy owners

eek five of the NFL for Heyward-Bey to continue provided fantasy to produce for the silver and ownersW and fans with some black. Finally Famous. highs and lows many did not The Trash Bin expect. COMMENTARY Players Eric Decker (Denver having a Broncos)- I understand breakout he has been a fan favorite week saved among fantasy owners. m a n y Kyle Orton has gotten the owners in boot and Timmy Tebow has l e a g u e s stepped in as the starting where bye quarterback. Joey Cruz w e e k s I do not know if Decker played an important factor. is going to get the same The fantasy football gods love that Orton showed him blessed anyone who drafted weeks one through five. Cam Newton. This dude is It does not look like on pace to break Dan Mari- it with Brandon Lloyd as no’s single season yardage Tebow’s number one target. record as a rookie. Trash him. Last week he threw for Sam Bradford (St. Louis 224 yards and had both Rams)- I am not saying trash Bob Leverone/AP Images a passing and rushing him just yet. It is very tough touchdown. Cam Newton [above] has put up solid numbers through the air in his rookie season with the Carolina Panthers. to play with absolutely no Game after game Newton wide receivers and limping continues to astonishAmerica mediocre game at best; After having Madden like for a while means more spot and gets a whopping running backs. with his performance, but compared to the season he statistics through week four, fantasy wealth for everyone 136 yards on eight catches. His options are very somehow still finds a way to has been having throwing you would think Chicago on the Texans. Five catches Tavaris Jackson is improving limited. A more suitable lose. His defense is terrible, for nearly 200 yards and a would try and limit his big for 112 yards and a touch- and Baldwin will continue to option at this point would but his game is impeccable single touchdown. play capability. down is not too shabby, perform. Backup Balling. be to trade him for maybe a right now. Kudos to the Cam The guy has made every They showed nothing especially when Dreessen is Darius Heyward-Bey Tebow, plus a stronger asset. Newton owners out there. other offensive asset of his of the sort. On five catches, available in many leagues. (Oakland Raiders)- In honor Trade him. What can I say about team a must-own fantasy Johnson had 130 yards and a Johnson is out for another of the death of Al Davis, the Johnny Knox (Chicago Buffalo that has not already player. Whether speaking touchdown. two weeks, most likely. Raiders pulled out a big win Bears)- Many owners have been said about the team that of Donald Jones or Stevie In a city that has been Pick him up. Schaub pistol against the Texans. Knox at a flex position made a complete 180? Johnson, every weapon through so many rough holder. Davis’s prospect first where one can fit a running Ryan Fitzpatrick must of his has shot up in value patches when it came to Doug Baldwin (Seattle round receiver played like back, receiver or tight end. have studied to be a brain mainly because of the Fitz. sports, Detroit finally has Seahawks)- This young man his draft stock in his last Get him out of there. surgeon at Harvard because Calvin Johnson is the teams to look forward to showed how to shine when two games. With 214 yards With everyone feeling very the way he analyzes and Lebron James of football. watching, the Lions and an opportunity is given. He and one touchdown over the sympathetic for Jay Cutler picks apart defenses is At six-foot-five, 245 pounds Tigers. exemplified what it means past two weeks, it seems the running like a chicken with like performing offensive Johnson is a living freak of to be a role player off of the speedster is coming to his his head cut off, Knox is Under the Cruzar surgical maneuvers on the nature that snatches foot- bench. Mike Williams goes senses that he has potential. definitely out of the equa- field week after week. balls and breaks hearts of Joel Dreessen (Houston down with a concussion, no With Oakland’s running tion in the Bears offense. Last week, Fitz had a defensive backs in the NFL. Texans)- No Andre Johnson problem. Baldwin takes his attack as potent as it is, look Cut him loose. Contact Us Esra Erdogan Life! Editor [email protected] LIFE! The Beacon – 5 www.fiusm.com Friday, October 14, 2011 community center Cup brings students together The high low angel vallejos Gesio, a law student. little,” said Gesio. Staff Writer The three contested events were Gesio was very confident that the kickball, softball and flag football; College of Law would win the cup. With the smell of barbecue in the winner of two out of three would “I think we already won; we won the air, softballs and footballs being go on to win the Dean’s Cup. before the day started,” he proudly tossed around, it is easy to envision Although a championship was boasted, never mind the fact that Mary’s Court, a foundation a barbecue in honor of Christopher at stake, students seemed to have a only one event was completed at the created by Isiah Thomas Columbus Day. much more relaxed approach to the time. and his wife, donated The Herbert Wertheim College event. And he was right: the College of $50,000 to the University’s of Medicine and the College of Time and time again students Law beat the College of Medicine First Generation Fund. Law held a gathering in which both would mention that this event was by a score of 21-7 to claim the first colleges competed in three events, all about fun. event. and the winner was to be crowned “We won the football game The kickball game was a nail- Dean’s Cup champ. in resounding fashion. The score, “Today is all about fun,” said Ed I don’t know, but it was a lot to a CUP, page 6 Study says chocolate lovers MUSEUM BEAT have a lower risk of stroke. Curiousity encouraged Experts say that if one eats healthy, taking vitamins is useless. e acon B h e /T zydlo S

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From left to right: “Column Trees” by Florencio Gelabert was a donation from a New York collector. It was added to the sculpture park in 2008, and is currently at Biscayne Bay Campus. Remake still dances Center: “Marty’s Cube” by Tony Rosenthal was one of the sculptures that could have been removed ith Hollywood seem- falls in love with the reverend’s from Modesto Maidique Campus in 2006, but students petitioned to keep the sculpture on cam- Wingly running out of daughter, Ariel (Julianne Hough). pus. Right: “Tikkun”, a new sculpture in front of the Frost Art Museum, is gaining popularity. movies to remake, I would not If you are walking into blame you if you think the remake this movie expecting some- SCULPTURE, page 1 become not just a sculpture normally don’t have much the sculptures, especially of “Footloose” thing different, do not count on ground, but a home to such time to look around, but those that they initially Columnist is going to be it, because “Footloose” is basi- Though all the sculp- amazing artifacts,” the peti- I really like the [Tikkun] do not understand at first atrocious. cally the same story, except with tures hold their own value tions stated. globe sculpture. It’s so glance. However, modern music and some over-the- in the collection, there are Another sculpture that detailed and has such a deli- “Sometimes, I want “Footloose” is top choreography. Despite that, those that have grown a has been gaining popularity cate and elemental feel to it. to know what was going a surprisingly the movie is still fun to watch if reputation for bringing is Tikkun, which means I really appreciate the work through these artists’ heads entertaining you enjoy music and dancing. luck and goodwill among “repairing the world” in the artist put into it.” at the time they made movie that Craig Brewer, the film’s students. Marty’s Cube Hebrew. Located just a The Biscayne Bay their sculptures,” admitted would make, director, is known for “Hustle & by Tony Rosenthal, more few feet from the Frost Art Campus also showcases Joanna Lavilla, a nursing to quote Kenny Flow,” which was infused with a affectionately called The Museum’s doors, Tikkun is beautiful works in their major. “Some of the sculp- Steve mesa L o g g i n s , great soundtrack and a familiarity Cube, is said to turn the suspected to emit a positive outdoor Sculpture Garden, tures don’t really look like “everybody with Southern culture. “Foot- tables of misfortune when a energy toward those who the most recent addi- normal things, so I really cut footloose.” loose” is no different. student spins the sculpture come near it. tion being Column Trees wonder what their inspira- After a horrible car crash that “Footloose” does what the on exam days. “We can’t say that there by Florencio Gelabert. In tions were.” kills five teenagers, the council remake of “Fame” could not do: When monuments like are any healing proper- 2008, a donation from a The Frost staff wants for the small town of Bomont, kept the spirit of the original movie The Cube were threatened ties to it, but students and New York collector and to encourage this curiosity which is led by Rev. Shaw Moore intact. It truly shows in this movie to be taken away in 2006, visitors gravitate toward it funding from the Art in among students and send a (Dennis Quaid), enforces a law that the filmmakers truly appreci- students quickly rallied up and stick their hands out State Building Program message that each piece of that bans public dancing and loud ated the original. petitions to defend all their as if receiving some sort permanently installed the art has personal meaning music. Years later, Ren McCor- Brewer, who co-wrote the script rightful places on campus. of energy,” said Jessica piece onto campus grounds. and is supposed to evoke mack (Kenny Wormald), a young with original “Footloose” writer “These art sculptures were Delgado, the Frost Art The sculpture is said to have some kind of response. Bostonian with some dance expe- Dean Pitchford, pays homage to a loan to the University, Museum’s communication a perfect balance of both So look around, do a little rience, moves to Bomont, where the original 1984 film from the and over the years, they director. nature and art. research and you could be he seeks to fight against the coun- became part of the soul of Marta Ortiz, an art The Frost Art Museum surprised at what you can cil’s rules as he slowly but surely REMAKE, page 6 our institution …FIU has history major, said, “I urges students to look at all discover. 6 The Beacon – Friday, October 14, 2011 LIFE! www.fiusm.com

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Lessons learned while ordering delivery on campus

rdering in may seem like have a plethora of dining options that you have the address on hand. and shouted my order, which may delivery fee. Oa small luxury to some, available. But before you pick up Also, meet the delivery person have come off as rude. As a result, Be Nice to the Delivery but for college students living on the phone, here are a few tips to at the bottom of the building; they I had to place a second order for the Guy campus, it is a keep in mind, as taken from my do not need a grand tour of the resi- rest of our food, as a quart of fried Columnist necessity. ordering inexperience. dence hall. rice will not miraculously take care At times, when an order is With late of 15 hungry college students. messed up or late, customers have Know Where You Live Get Away From the Noise night study and Speak Clearly Do Your Math a tendency to take their anger out sessions and a It may seem like a stretch, but on the delivery guy. not-too-reliable this is one of the most overlooked I learned this the hard way. For small orders, this may not Keep in mind, though, that it public transpor- details when it comes to ordering Normally, ordering Chinese be an issue. However, if you are is rarely ever his fault, especially tation system, in the residence halls. from Ho Wah Restaurant, 11459 ordering in for a crowd, make sure in the case of a mistaken order. there comes a Unless you are old school and SW 40th St., Miami, FL 33165, is that you have the correct amount to Besides, he is the one that has to time when PG5, receive letters, the actual address – a pretty simple procedure. pay for your food. brave the mean streets of Miami to jasmyn elliott the Graham zip code included – is not exactly However, when one has, say, a Some may have each person make sure you and other customers Center and even paramount. party of 15 to feed, things can get pay according to what they order, have dinner on the table. Make sure Fresh Foods will just not cut it. However, it is unlikely that the complicated. Honestly, I should but I find it easier to simply divide you treat – and tip! -- him well. However, with several restau- person taking your order on the have locked myself in a sound- the total by the number of people Food for thought is a bi weekly rants that deliver to the residence other line will fully understand proof room to place my order. to avoid confusion. Do not forget food review column. Look for it halls, students that live on campus “Towers, room 315.” Make sure Instead, I stayed with the crowd to include sales tax and a possible every other Friday this fall. “‘Footloose’ does what the remake of ‘Fame’ could not do” REMAKE, page 5 original “Footloose,” despite the somewhat over-the-top delivery of opening sequence that features Kenny his dialogue. Quaid is a bit stiff at first Loggins’ “Footloose” and shots of when the movie starts, but he really some dancing feet to Ren’s “angry shines in the final act by delivering dance.” Brewer successfully gives some strong, dramatic acting. the setting a contemporary makeover Brewer has directed films that that includes a fascinating reason why involved music some way or another dance is prohibited in Bomont. -- whether it is hip-hop and rap in He also shows the importance of “Hustle & Flow” or the Mississippi the adult characters in the story, espe- Blues movement in “Black Snake cially with the characters played by Moan.” Quaid and MacDowell. “Footloose” not only offers covers With a young cast that is to the songs that were featured in the completely unknown, each actor does original movie, but there is also a a great job with their role. Several variety of different music that includes well-known young actors like Zac Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures metal, country and Memphis blues. Efron and Chace Crawford passed Kenny Wormold (left) and Julianne Hough (right) star in the remake of “Footloose”, which is released on Oct. 14. “Footloose” is the same old song to play the role of Ren, the role that and dance, but the movie is nothing made Kevin Bacon famous, in Brew- with a convincing set of dance than any acting you can find on MTV much needed comedy relief as Ren’s more than harmless fun with a good er’s film. moves. shows, she does what she can with the sidekick, Willard, especially in the soundtrack and some fantastic dance However, the role of Ren even- Hough, who is best known as a role -- whether it is crying her eyes scene where Ren is trying to teach sequences. tually went to Kenny Wormald, who dancer from TV’s “Dancing with the out, flirting with Ren or performing Willard how to dance. John Lith- Reel to Reel is a weekly movie used to be a trained dancer. Wormald Stars,” could have been worse in her some tantalizing dance moves. gow’s performance as Rev. Moore review column. Look for it every does a decent job of filling the role first film role. Even though it is better Miles Fischer provides some was one of the highlights from the Friday this fall. Medical and law students blow steam at inaugural event

CUP, page 5 to the Panther community. weather is nice, the people are nice,” said Dale big student turnout. Law student Emanuel Caros, a former Segal, a College of Medicine student from “This is a great event to get the medical biter. The College of Medicine won by a student of Florida State University, believes New York. students and the law students together. It’s a narrow margin of 2-0. The competition was events like the Dean’s Cup are a great way of Still, other students have had an easier time fun event, good food and friendly competi- tied up at one event for each college. bringing the community together. than others assimilating to the University’s tion,” said Baker. The deciding factor in determining the “I think some cool things are happening community. Baker believes that these kinds of events Dean’s Cup champ was softball. to FIU. It’s rapidly becoming a really good “It’s pretty easy for me. I have friends down are necessary for students and faculty to relax The softball match turned out to be a school, and things like the Dean’s Cup is a great here [in Miami], so I kind of joined up with after a long semester. battle of will. The College of Medicine won way of bringing the community together,” said them. But aside from that, the college is really “The cliché is we work hard and play hard; an exciting softball game by a score of 11-7 Caros. open, so it’s easy to find your niche,” said Luis that’s the whole idea of letting off some steam. and was crowned the Dean’s Cup champ in its Students from the College of Medicine Carrillo, a first-year medical student. Medical and law students work hard, so this is inaugural year. were also enthusiastic about the event and Faculty members from both colleges were good for them to kick back and enjoy them- After a brief celebration, everybody returned relished the opportunity to be a part of the also present to enjoy the festivities. Many took selves,” he said. to the true spirit of the event, which was to community. part in the sporting events while others raided One thing all students can agree on is that have fun and gain a sense of community. “I feel great about [being a member of the barbecue area. Tom Baker, a constitutional wining the Dean’s Cup is not as important as Many of the students at the event were new the Panther community] -- I love it here. The law professor, felt that it was great to have a having fun. Upcoming week Events Friday, OCT. 14 saturday, oct. 15 Sunday, oct. 16 • FIU Volleyball at WKU: 7-10 p.m., Bowling • Vocal Arts Series: FIU and Florida Grand • FIU Women’s Soccer vs. Denver: 12-2 p.m., Green, Ky. Opera: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Herbert and Nicole FIU Soccer Stadium • FIU Women’s Soccer vs. North Texas: 7-9 Wertheim Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall, • FIU Volleyball at Middle Tennessee: 2-5 p.m., FIU Soccer Stadium $15.00 general admission, $10 seniors and FIU p.m., Murfreesboro, Tenn. • FIU Studio Jazz Big Band and Jazz faculty/staff, $5.00 FIU students and FIU Alumni • FIU Men’s Soccer at SMU: 8-10 p.m., Dallas, Drumming Legend Ignacio Berroa: Association members Texas 7:30-9:30 p.m., Herbert and Nicole Wertheim • Wine on Harvest Moon: 7-10:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall, $15.00 Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave general admission, $10 seniors and FIU Palmetto Bay, FL 33157-2500 Write to [email protected] faculty/staff, $5.00 FIU students and FIU Alumni Association members to have your event featured! Contact Us Neda Ghomeshi Opinion Editor [email protected] OPINION The Beacon - 7 www.fiusm.com Friday, October 14, 2011

Student Government Council commentary Even with improvements, SGA must be scrutinized

Alex Sorondo imminent student surveying, at least of knowing that your representatives Staff Writer they spoke up and stayed focused. may not be doing their job well, that Senators stayed off of Facebook, and they are being lazy or deceptive and It is one thing to start out in SGA In speaking repeatedly about the there was little texting to be seen, ought to be revealed. continuous wrongdoings of a partic- which is a considerable improve- At the same time, you feel this with energy and good intentions, ular person or entity, espousing frus- ment from the prior meetings. reflexive kick of empathy, knowing another to keep them intact. tration with their ceaseless short- Still though, that there should that your senators also have mid- comings, you run the risk of coming even be a need for such improve- terms, quarrels with financial aid, to consider them your enemy, even ment and that, once achieved, it headaches over traffic, a miserable of its responsibilities and demands. power and marinated in the sewage if you might not really care much should be heralded as great and time finding parking and a full load It is one thing to start out in SGA of political aspiration can breed little about them beyond what profes- certifiable progress is pretty unfor- of classes, just like you and me. So, with energy and good intentions, Nixonian mutants who will bend the sional boundaries within which you tunate. Achievements thus fall far it feels less than compassionate to another to keep them intact. rules and abuse their power to no bump heads. short of clearing the deep-staining start grinding them for their short- As the semester progresses and end. Similarly, should you point to stigma of SGA’s previous and poten- comings in a position that would the burdens of school, work and Ethics are quick to erode under their mistakes and admonish their tially recurrent disregard for order, probably be difficult to completely personal life start to tangle in a the sway of laziness in any politician indiscretions only to then look away attentiveness, progress, attendance, satisfy, even if it was all we focused palimpsest of troubles, we come to who, without a critic’s eye on their when they tend to your concerns and transparency, efficiency and fidelity on. distinguish between the senators agendas, comes to consider him- or then make no mention of their prog- to the public they represent and are However, just as the average who care and the ones just padding herself above consequence, invisible ress, your criticism will soon fall appointed to serve. English major marvels at the math their resumes. in their misdeeds and thus to under- mute as it becomes clear that, rather Seeing our SGA make progress major’s passion for numbers, and When, as a representative, it estimate the interest and intelligence than a voice of vigilance, you are five meetings into the semester has the math major weeps where an seems that the people you repre- of the people they represent. just an insatiable curmudgeon with prompted me to consider the nature English major smiles, neither one sent neither keep an eye on nor fully The SGA is on a good track a platform from which to blather. and necessity of political criticism, understanding how the other can understand the work that you do, a now, but we cannot lose sight of the Thus, credit is due to the Student and the uniqueness of its hassle feel as they do, so too must we sense of freedom begins to accrue. fact that it has a hideously sketchy Government Association for a well- when you get into college, where the commoners marvel at and appre- Autonomy, for a mind of political past. Ultimately, it is composed of conducted meeting on Oct. 10, where corridors of power are now strolled ciate the fact that there are students aspiration, begets an inclination to human beings with agendas, jobs, elections were held, voices were by your peers, your friends and you who, sweating through all of the shortcuts and ethical misdemeanors. classes, families and a limited stock heard and progress was announced as the critic–whether in a newspaper same sorts of collegiate hells that we Getting away with them builds ego, of energy as the rest of us. We pay in almost every college. Although column or a campus conversation– do, still have the energy and interest ego begets laziness and laziness, them to do a job, and we need to most senators reported only their are confronted with the dissonance to pursue government work, with all coupled with ego, lathered with make sure they do it.

Letter to the editor Verbatim

“And that’s the thing Article lacks credible support, research about people who I am writing in regards to the Oct. 5 editorial beliefs are we even talking about here, his Meth- more research, and (b) provide more evidence to mean everything entitled “Democrats Using Religion as a Distrac- odist faith, or his claims that God told him to back their claims. Based on this article, the author they say. They think tion.” [Based on] my own political and religious invade Iraq? did neither. everyone else does beliefs, I found the article appalling on account of He also claimed that Governor Rick Perry’s -Ian Nathaniel Cohen the complete absence of evidence. attendance of a prayer rally was “vulnerable to adjunct lecturer, Asian Studies Department too.” The author paraphrased one writer, Bill Keller, become the political scandal of the month.” He -Khaled Hosseini executive editor of the New York Times (not even neglected to mention that Perry organized the quoting him directly), saying that he “compares rally, which is more than just attending. He also Sources “A woman is like a the candidates’ religious beliefs to belief in UFOs did not mention any of the reasons why people tea bag - you can’t while calling for harder hitting questions to find were objecting. For instance: • http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2005/ tell how strong she is out exactly what they believe.” Not only does • The separation of church and state issues oct/07/iraq.usa until you put her in hot • http://www.rightwingwatch.org/ he not quote Keller directly, but he doesn’t even • The Christians-only message and using the water.” list Keller’s examples of what kinds of questions rally to convert non-Christians The anti-gay content/response-spokesman-says- he wants to see [as] cited directly from Keller’s message rick-perrys-prayer-rally-meant-convert- -Eleanor Roosevelt article: • The backing and attendance of controver- people-christianity “The issue of economics • Do you agree with those religious leaders sial groups • http://thinkprogress.org/ is not something I’ve who say that America is a “Christian nation” This is why people objected to Perry’s prayer lgbt/2011/06/09/240849/rick- understood as well as I or a “Judeo-Christian nation,” and what rally. It wasn’t about him attending a prayer rally perrys-prayer-event-confirmed-as- does that mean in practice? in and of itself (which, again, he didn’t just attend anti-gay/ should.” • Would you have any hesitation about – he’s responsible for it). -John McCain appointing a Muslim to the federal bench? Last, Democrats have been trying to address • http://thinkprogress.org/ lgbt/2011/07/11/265810/the- What about an atheist? the economy and unemployment. The jobs bill, “Young wives are • What is your attitude toward the theory of for instance, [are] trying to protect funding for job supporters-of-gov-rick-perrys-august- evolution, and do you believe it should be training programs that Republicans want to cut. prayer-event/ and the leading asset of taught in public schools? To claim that they’ve done nothing is inaccurate. • http://www.dailykos.com/ corporate power.” Does the author not consider these appropriate I was able to find all of the above links in story/2011/10/03/1022542/- -Ralph Nader questions? approximately 20 minutes (editor’s note: see info Rick-Perry%E2%80%99s-New-Apos- The author of the editorial then proceeded box). tolic-Reformation-Allies-Boast-of-Burning- “But you have to do to say his comments were one of many. Yet, no Again, this is not about the article’s position, Books,-Native-Art,-and-Scripture?via=search other examples were cited. Any decent journalist but rather the complete absence of evidence to what you dream of • http://thinkprogress.org/econo- ought to have not only quoted Keller directly, but support his point, relying instead on sweeping doing even while my/2011/09/30/332848/break- provided more sources to back his claim. inaccurate generalizations. The author is enti- you’re afraid.” The author also claims that Bush’s religious tled to his opinions, of course, but The Beacon ing-promise-gop-job-training/ beliefs were criticized. By whom, exactly? What should demand from its writers that they (a) do -Arianna Huffington disclaimer SEND US YOUR LETTERS Editorial Policy The opinions presented within this page do not represent the views Have something on your mind? Send your thoughts (500 words Editorials are the unified voice of the editorial board, which is composed of The Beacon Editorial Board. maximum) to [email protected] or drop by our offices of the editor in chief, management, and the editors of each of the five These views are separate from editorials and reflect individual per- at either GC 210 or WUC 124. With your letter, be sure to include sections. spectives of contributing writers and/or members of the University your name, major and year. 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t THE ay The Beacon – 8 A www.fiusm.com B Friday, October 14, 2011 Field resolution EATING RIGHT tabled; SJMC Senator appointed

Anthony Cave According to Haspel, Senator Contributing Writer at Large Oluwatobi Adekoya drafted the original resolution, as The Student Government Council further changes have been made at the Biscayne Bay Campus has in an attempt to appease Halpin’s moved the resolution to renovate concerns. the various recreational fields across School of Journalism and Mass BBC until the following senate Communication Senator Appointed meeting. Kevin Houston, a junior adver- An ongoing process, which has tising major, was appointed as the seen two consecutive vetoes from School of Journalism and Mass SGC-BBC President, Denise Halpin, Communication Senator by a vote will be presented to her again before of 4 to 1. A Palm Beach Community the next SGC-BBC Senate meeting College transfer, Houston mentioned on Oct. 17. his goals of making improvements to The issue is wording rather than The Beacon and Radiate FM prior to content, according to Speaker of the his appointment being voted upon. Senate Pablo Haspel. A section of the However, it should be noted both resolution which mentions the words The Beacon and Radiate FM are part “bad field” had diction mistakes, of FIU Student Media, independent which caused President Halpin to from the School of Journalism and veto the resolution last week. Mass Communication. ‘Meet Your Dean’ to be held at BBC Jonathan Szydlo the Director of the School of Envi- BBC Managing Editor ronment, Arts and Society, Michael Heithaus; College of Arts and On Oct. 17, the Student Govern- Sciences Associate Chair, Jeremy ment Council at the Biscayne Bay Rowan; Undergraduate Education Campus will be hosting ‘Meet Your Assistant Dean, Valerie Morgan; Dean’ at the Wolfe University Center Honors College Dean, Lesley 223, at 12 p.m. Northup; and University Graduate The event is being held as a means School Dean, Lakshmi N. Reddi to bridge the gap between students have confirmed to be present at the and their respective administration. event. Ana Teresa Deliz/The Beacon As of Oct. 12, the School of Jour- All are welcome to attend. Food Wei Ding, senior hospitality major, provides Bay Vista Housing residents with a healthy cooking nalism and Mass Communication will be provided on a first come first and eating demonstration by preparing fajitas for those in attendance on Oct. 11. Dean, Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver; serve basis.

associated press Obama fundraising Orlando, met by protesters Mike Schneider ident,” said Brenda Anderson, 47, who was Associated Press with her 9-year-old daughter, Zaria. The crowd cheered when Orlando Magic President Obama is raising money in central star Dwight Howard, helmetless, drove by on a Florida Tuesday, even though the biggest motorcycle emblazoned with a Superman ‘S.’ source of money for him in the state has come Obama has raised $1.1 million in Florida from Miami and other areas of South Florida. through June, the latest period for which The president’s visit to the Orlando area detailed figures are available. The only places includes a fund-raiser at a hotel in downtown where Obama has raised more are California, Orlando and one at the home of attorney John New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Texas and Morgan. Professional basketball celebrities the District of Columbia. Doc Rivers, Grant Hill and Patrick Ewing are Among possible Republican challengers, co-sponsoring the Morgan fund-raiser. only Mitt Romney has raised more money in Even before Air Force One had touched Florida — about $350,000 more than Obama. down at Orlando International Airport, about Retirees represented the largest group of J. Scott Applewhite/AP Images 60 protesters had gathered outside the hotel Florida donors to Obama followed by lawyers with signs that read “Obama Done” and “Stop a self-described independent. Yellow police tape marked off the entrance of and executives. Romney’s biggest source Spending.” The protesters ranged in age from Obama did have a few supporters, including the gated community where Morgan lives. of Florida donors were executives. While college students to senior citizens. a grade-school-age boy on a bicycle who held Office workers came straight from their Romney has raised more money in Florida Ron Sutton, 54, wore a T-shirt that linked up a sign, “We love you, Mr. Obama.” jobs and some martial arts students were fresh than Obama through June, Obama’s donors Obama with Karl Marx and Vladmir Lenin. About 60 of the curious gathered at the from their class, still dressed in their white have come from a wider range of ZIP codes — “I’ve been waiting nearly three years to tell closest public spot to Morgan’s mansion — karate uniforms. 410 different ZIP codes versus Romney’s 270 Obama about his failed policies,” said Sutton, an upscale strip mall about a half-mile away. “I’m hoping just for a glimpse of the pres- ZIP codes. Florida has around 950 ZIP codes.