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Vol. 27 Issue 69 fiusm.com Wednesday, March 2, 2016 TO SAVE OR TO PAVE?

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Joshua Muñoz Jimenez, organic garden manager at FIU, speaks about the importance of the nature preserve in our community, Friday, Feb. 26 in the Nature Preserve Students protest Nature SGA talks Nature Preserve remodel Preserve remodel

ERICA SANTIAGO SGC-MMC will look for an GUETHSHINA Nature Preserve is “The process was this area. We were just News Director alternative solution for the sports ALTENA a small piece of the not at all transparent about to make those [email protected] fields. Asst. Entertainment Everglades right here since not even the changes, but now we “We will be working diligently to Director on campus, we are so Office of University cannot proceed with Monday, Feb. 29, in the SGA find a location for these intramural guethsina.altena@fiusm. fortunate to have it.” of Suitability was it.” Chambers, SGC-MMC made a fields to be placed somewhere com Rojas also said, informed,” she said. “We have a resolution against building on FIU’s that helps our students, but at the “It is home to many Rojas invited Facebook page for the nature preserve. same time doesn’t go against the The Northern 2.8 birds, foxes and other all interested campaign and a drive According to Alian Collazo, preserve.” acres of the Nature animals since 1978 and students to join their where we save all of the speaker of the student senate, SGA Collazo clarified that SGC Preserve could possibly that’s what makes it so campaign “Save the important documents does not support building a practice does not have the power to make be diminished to have special.” Nature Preserve.” on the matter. We field for intramural sports on the a concrete change in the plans to two athletic practice Rojas shared her Their hashtag also have a survey nature preserve. However, SGA diminish the preserves in favor of fields built over it, disappointment toward #SaveitDontPaveit is available to figure out does support building it somewhere intramural sports. after the motion was the situation after all specifically for the how this is affecting else. “Does that mean we can you approved by the Board the efforts her team new movement to stop students. It can be “We want to make it clear that guarantee you change? No,” he of Trustees. made to restore this construction over the taken anonymously if in this resolution, we at Student said. Questions were part of the Nature Nature Preserve. preferred.” Government do not support the “What that means is that we can raised by a group of Preserve. She pointed “The area that we “We understand the building of these intramural field guarantee that we will stand by the students who spent out that there are a lot have been restoring need for athletic fields. on the preserves. Or any building of voice of students,” said Collazo. the last three months of different species has improved so much We are not saying anything on the preserves,” he said SGC will be hosting a Town Hall protecting and cleaning that depend on the that we received a don’t build them; all at Monday’s SGA meeting. meeting next week to give students the Nature Preserve wetland area, and to grant of $4,000 from we are saying is: Don’t “We have to be unbiased and we the floor to express their concerns from invasive species. diminish that specific the FWC, which is build it on the Nature have to understand that although we for saving the nature preserve. Anas Rojas, a area could potentially the Florida Fish and Preserve!” Rojas said. stand with the preservation of the “We are going to have a Town senior Environmental cut off resources for Wildlife Conservation The GLADES nature preserve, we also understand Hall meeting in these chambers. Studies major is the organisms who reside Commission,” Rojas committee is asking there is a massive need for students We’re going to have the Vice president of Growth of there. said. for the administration to have more space to have extra President of Student Affairs along Leadership Academics “As students who She said, “The state to conduct an curricular activities, specifically in with Dr. Kenneth Jessel, chief and Diversity in volunteer for the agency’s grant was Environmental Impact the area of intramural sports,” said financial officer of the University, Ecological Sciences restoration effort, going to allow us to Assessment. Collazo. come and have a conversation with and an urban forestry we should have been remove the invasive According to Collazo, students,” he said. intern, said, “The informed,” Rojas said. and put native plants in SEE PRESERVE, PAGE 2 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, March 2, 2016 NEWS fiusm.com NATION & WORLD Students prone to BRIEFS mental health issues Assistant professor charged with research fraud MIND, PAGE 8 skills and offer solutions me. It was liberating, in a An assistant professor at Strenge, a spokesman for the for common stressors such way because whatever you Washington State University has university. According to the U.S. with a common, as finding out if you’re want to say, you can just been charged with engaging in Attorney’s Office, Wen, 41, of treatable mental health. good at time management say it.” a scheme to defraud the federal Pullman; his brother Bin Wen, 44; “It was nice using and then providing for After operation hours, government of $8 million in and Bin Wen’s wife, Pang Wen, CAPS because it’s right on ways to improve your time a 24-hour hotline is also federal research funds. Haifang 43, both of Great Falls., Va., were campus and free since you management. available at 305-348-3000 Wen, an assistant professor arrested. already pay for it in the Furthermore, it should you experience any of civil and environmental They were accused of tuition,” said Tania Cohen, provides various programs emergencies. engineering at WSU, has been fabricating letters of support a freshman psychology including the Body 4 out of every 5 arrested and charged by the and investment, providing false major. Acceptance program, college students who U.S. Attorney’s Office for the information in research grant “So if you can’t really consultations & referrals, either contemplate or Western District of New York. proposals and reports, and afford to go outside of Group counseling, and attempt suicide show clear He has worked at WSU’s Pullman providing falsified reports and campus, which is like $150 Individual and Couples warning signs, according campus since August 2008, WSU emails regarding how federal per session, you could counseling. to Healthline.com officials said. “We’re aware of research funds were spent, always just go there,” she There are also The website also the general nature of the charges according to a statement released said programs dedicated for reports that a lack of and cooperating with the federal earlier this week. Cohen did experience parents should they have sleep, poor eating habits, investigation,” said Robert an issue with scheduling, any concern about their and not enough exercise Jewish inmate’s petition rejected by Supreme Court however. first-year college student, are driving factors for She said, “Personally, as well as psychiatric depression among college North Carolina prisoner Israel court denied his petition. But in my psychologist, the services and victim students. Ben-Levi wanted an opportunity an illuminating twist, Ben-Levi’s one I used to see, would services through the The stress that comes to worship with other Jewish painstakingly scrawled petition be jammed packed with Victim Empowerment with obtaining the inmates, and when he didn’t get won over one of the court’s appointments most of the Program. highest marks includes it, he hand-wrote a plea to the staunchest law-and-order time. So I really couldn’t Freshman and the pressure to get good Supreme Court. conservatives who has become see him when I wanted to. psychology major grades, financial worries, The 68-year-old convicted a notable supporter of devout It was based on his time, Kimberly Lopez said, “As failed relationships and rapist failed Monday, when the inmates. which kinda sucked.” someone who used to go conflicts with roommates CAPS also provides to CAPS, it sure was nice all of which are enough Mark Ruffalo, ‘Spotlight’ creators join Catholic online workshops and having someone to talk to to force some students to resources that can help without worrying about leave college or worse. sex abuse victims’ rally in downtown LA assess the individual’s what they’re thinking of About 20 protesters who Ruffalo, Singer and McCarthy, rallied against sexual abuse in who were invited by the group to the Roman Catholic Church in appear, joined them in calling on downtown Los Angeles were the church to take greater action Students organize joined by “Spotlight” actor Mark against sexual abuse and release Ruffalo; the film’s director, Tom the names of known abusers. The McCarthy; and its writer, Josh “Spotlight” creators each held a campaign to protect Singer, on Sunday. Protesters, section of a banner printed with many of whom identify as victims the victims’ childhood photos and of abuse by Catholic priests, addressed the protesters before marched and brandished banners heading to pre-Oscar parties and Nature Preserve outside the Cathedral of Our the red carpet. Lady of Angels Sunday morning. PRESERVE, PAGE 1 the community as a whole. This issue also alerted past students TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Rojas said,“We believe that if we can who are now part of the alumni get a third party as an unbiased outside community. source, perhaps things will be different.” Tom Condon is an active alumni who She mentioned that “if they are not, so graduated FIU last year with a Bachelor’s be it, but at least we will know the true degree in English and a minor in History. worth of the wetland area.” “In addition to offering an area for Joshua Muñoz-Jimenez is the Organic research, the Nature Preserve provides Garden manager. As a senior, he will be students with both physical and mental E-BOARD AND PRODUCTION STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION the first student to graduate FIU with health benefits by giving them an area Modesto Maidique Campus: a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural in which they can exercise and relax.” Editor in Chief GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. sciences. Condon said. “Although building over Sam Smith (305) 348-2709 According to Muñoz-Jimenez, many the Nature Preserve may be a cheaper Asst. Entertainment Production Manager [email protected] species such as native box turtles, fish, alternative, I believe it’s ultimately Directors Sarah Medina native frogs, foxes and snakes depend worth investing an additional 1.5 million Emily Afre Biscayne Bay Campus: on the lake in the wetland. He also says dollars in order to provide these long- Design Coordinator Guethshina Altena WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. (305) 919-4722 every mammal, every bird that lives in term benefits to students.” Cayla Bush [email protected] Opinion Director the Nature Preserve also depends on this Another alumni, Adonis Alvarez lake as it’s their only water source. graduated FIU in the spring of 2014 with News Director Nicole Stone Fax: “The issue with the lake removal is that a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Erica Santiago (305) 348-2712 it takes about 30 to 40 years to make it studies and a minor in Agroecology. He Asst. Opinion Director Editor-in-Chief: environmentally stable for native species was also the President of the organic Asst. News Director Michelle Marchante (305) 348-1580 to use it. So replacing it and putting it garden when he was a student. Stephanie Espaillat [email protected] Director of Student on another side of the Nature Preserve As a response to what he termed as an Michelle Rodriguez Advertising: Media would not work,” Muñoz-Jimenez said. “abuse of power,” Alvarez encouraged Aliana Zamorano (305) 348-6994 “It all works together as a system; like students to take part in the campaign and Robert Jaross [email protected] ports irector a car, for example, it would not function take a stand against the project to build S D Asst. Director of lejandro guirre The Beacon is published on Mondays, Wednesdays if you take one part out so removing the on the Nature Preserve. A A Student Media and Thursdays during the Fall and Spring semesters lake would make the entire ecosystem “I would tell students to think of their Alfred Soto and once a week during Summer B. One copy per collapse,” he said. kids; do we want to leave a world where Asst. Sports Directors person. Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon Laura Gonzalez is not responsible for the content of ads. Ad content Muñoz-Jimenez pointed out that older most of the environment is concrete Jacob Spiwak is the sole responsibility of the company or vendor. citizens in their 50s and 60s outside of walls and most of the plants have been The Beacon is an editorially independent newspaper Entertainment FIU also use the jogging path to walk and destroyed?” Alvarez said that “we have partially funded by student and services fees that are that building over the Nature Preserve the chance to stand up for what is right Director appropriated by student government. Darius Dupins would not only affect FIU students but and protect nature for future generations.” Contact Us Nicole Stone Opinion Director [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 3 fiusm.com Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Caffeine: the drug ruining our bodies The woes of Wi-Fi PANTHER HEALTH As busy also causing blood glucose levels the more uneven our moods. Some tasty alternatives could Access to the Internet is an integral part of students, it’s to go up. The “high” eventually This soon gives way to a crash; be sparkling water flavored with being a student at FIU. only natural to wears off, leading to a crash. especially when one feels stressed. fresh fruit, more tea options or With many courses connecting students seek additional Researchers from the Though these aren’t definitive even more fresh smoothie places. and professors over Blackboard and email, a energy sources University of New South Wales findings on how sugary drinks In addition to the university strong wifi connection is often needed simply to help us get Australia studying the effects can harm the human brain, the taking an initiative, students to pass a class. through the of sugary drinks on the brain researchers did find that the should also find ways in keeping Other programs like Pearson require Internet connectivity to access textbooks MAYTINEE day. Without it, observed extensive changes to changes in the brain are a cause their health at an optimal level. and assignments. Many professors require KRAMER we struggle to the part of the brain that controls for concern “given the high Rather than guzzling down stay focused in behavior and emotions called the consumption of sugar-sweetened another Starbucks coffee or students to submit their work to TurnItIn, a class, and work and life become a hippocampus. beverages, with particularly high ROCKSTAR, Panthers should website which runs documents through anti- drag. For fifteen weeks, female consumption in children aged nine make it a goal to improve the plagiarism software. As soon as we wake up in the rats were exposed to adverse to 16 years.” function of the mitochondria, For group projects, many students must morning, most of us reach out for conditions while being fed a sugary The Centers for Disease which is the energy powerhouse of be able to connect with one another through a cup of coffee or an energy drink. solution. Brain scans showed that Control and Prevention further our cells. Skype, WhatsApp and Google Drive. As we know, coffee contains the rats exposed to stress without reports that American teens and The mitochondria creates ATP, Wallace Cure, a junior mathematics caffeine, which many believe sugar intake and stress-free rats young adults consume the most a chemical energy found within major, has had difficulties in the past with the boosts energy, while energy drinks that drank sugar water had similar sugary drinks out of any age group. all cells. To create this energy, school’s wifi. contain caffeine and loads of sugar. changes to the memory center of Looking closer to home, cells need healthy protein, fats, “The dorms and GC have pretty bad However, what many of the hippocampus. In addition, the FIU students may notice that carbohydrates, vitamins and wifi, but it gets to be the absolute worst us don’t know is the cost of stress group took in more calories. consumption and sale of sugary minerals. Eating real, unprocessed around midnight,” he said. “I guess because consuming energy stimulants and Overall, the study showed that drinks all over campus. In 2010, food and drinking water is key to everybody has assignments due at 11:59.” how our bodies react to them. the effect of sugary drinks on the Pepsi replaced Coca-Cola as the producing that natural energy the Cure’s experience with poor connectivity Drinks high in sugar can do a lot brain was similar to those caused official beverage at FIU. body needs to function. in the evening has impacted his ability to to our body, but a new study shows by extreme early life stress, which Through this partnership, the So, if FIU students are looking complete assignments on time. that when the sweet stuff hits our can impact mental health and university saw a line of products to increase their energy levels, a “The biggest issues I have are slowness brains, it can be as damaging as function. that include Pepsi, Mountain healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, - to the point that pages load with broken being exposed to extreme types of Under regular stress, the Dew, Sierra Mist, Lipton Iced Tea, healthy proteins and complex images on them - and being logged off the stress or abuse. adrenal glands make extra cortisol, Sobe Lifewater, Gatorade, Propel, carbs, drinking lots of healthy wifi and having to reconnect,” he said. The caffeine in caffeinated a hormone used to manage stress. Aquafina, Muscle Milk, Amp liquids, as well as sleep and For on-campus students who have jobs drinks stimulate the heart, Cortisol also manages blood sugar Energy, ROCKSTAR Energy exercise are important. and classes during the day, these late hours causing it to beat rapidly and raise and fat metabolism to produce Drink and Starbucks Frappuccino. might be the only time available to do class one’s blood pressure. Despite a energy. In the consumption of FIU is committed to serving Panther Health is a work. rewarding boost in energy, the sugary drinks in high quantities, its students the best and pushes commentary on college health in “10:30 is an important time of the night,” effects of caffeine are temporary, blood sugar spikes, causing the its initiative to maintain a happy nutrition. Maytinee Kramer is a Cure said. “Even if I’ve been working since which is why many people drink adrenal glands to produce excess and healthy environment. While staff writer for FIU Student Media. 7, as soon as it gets late, everything stops more than one cup throughout the cortisol in order to metabolize the a sweet drink may be refreshing For more commentary, please working. I can’t load assignments and day. increased glucose in the body. once in awhile, the university contact Maytinee at opinion.fiusm. reading, and I can’t submit stuff to TurnItIn.” When combined with sugar, In other words, the more should emphasize fresh, healthier com. Many places around campus also have a the surge of energy increases while uneven our blood sugar levels, drink options. weak signal, particularly outdoors. FIUSM found that connecting to the wifi in the gondola seats outside GC was difficult, despite its being a common study-spot for FIU to build bridge over Eighth Street students. Inability to connect to the wifi is THE LEVELER Plans are underway Ave. area. Another impressive use of would certainly be a more pleasant walk also a common complaint among students to build a $9.3 million, the funds will be allocated towards the than taking the risk to cross 8th street. living in Lakeview Hall. 320 foot long pedestrian development of a smartphone app that A Randy Burkett-designed lighting Students living on campus do not have bridge across Southwest will let users know what spaces may be system may aid in preventing crimes such the option of a hard connection to the internet 8th Street, making it available in a new FIU garage, in addition as mugging or sexual harassment that in their dorm. Connection points have either easier for students, to traffic patterns and other transportation would otherwise be covered up by darkness. been disabled or removed in each bedroom. faculty and visitors to systems like the new Miami-Dade bus This and keeping students dislocated from Andrew Naylor, the Associate Director of AUBREY CARR get from Sweetwater system. traffic are the main points of the safety Housing at FIU said these connection points to the MMC campus. While no student’s personal expenses goals and another major reason to be were disabled before he began working there Munilla Construction Management and are funding the project, there is a debate pro-construction. a year and a half ago. FIGG Bridge Engineers are teaming up to concerning whether or not the bridge is a Kenneth Jessell, the FIU Senior Vice “Many campuses across the country have make the plans a reality and the bridge is good use of the grant money. There are President for Finance and Administration taken out the hard-line connections in favor expected to be completed by summer 2018. certain side effects that could arise from and Chief Financial Officer, would agree. of wifi because students were demanding it,” “The MCM-FIGG Team is honored and its production, like exacerbated traffic or “The pedestrian bridge along he said. blessed to have been selected to build this damaging the environment more with the with inviting walkways, lighting and Connecting at BBC can also be difficult, iconic bridge. It’s even more satisfying flow of construction, whether it’s through landscaping, will offer a safer transportation especially in the Wolfe University Center to serve the students and faculty of FIU added pollution from machines, cutting route for our students and visitors between - there are many dead zones at BBC, using again,” Jorge Munilla, the president of down trees or other waste. the Modesto A. Maidique Campus and the cellular service often isn’t an option. Munilla Construction Management said. On the other hand, it could alleviate City of Sweetwater,” Jessell said. It is the opinion of this editorial board that The building of the bridge isn’t the first traffic and car pollution post-construction The bridge will be a great addition to FIU must invest more in its wifi capability, time MCM has worked on an FIU-related for those who wish to walk or bike through this area of Miami and to FIU. Miami needs perhaps increasing their bandwidth at high project. The August 2012 expansion of the bridge rather than drive to their classes, more pedestrian-friendly parts and this traffic hours to accommodate students. the football stadium was also a success. since many students are commuters. might spark a movement in that direction. Panthers should not have to be paying Although proclaiming the bridge to be The construction also includes a concrete The bridge will be safer, more visually tuition only to fail assignments based on a “iconic” will be a premature use of the canopy that is 30 feet wide and overall, pleasing and it could bring people together lack of infrastructure. adjective, the bridge will undoubtedly “enough width to allow for the comfortable to study, attend events and exercise more. In the meantime, we at FIUSM suggest earn its own nickname as all the other FIU passage of bikes and pedestrians as well students avoid submitting assignments structures have. as a space for special events and student The Leveler is a column on global social between 11:30 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. to The funds come from a grant by the U.S. seating,” according to FIU News. justice and political commentary. For prevent any difficulties. We understand that Dept. of Transportation for $11.4 million. Once the novelty and grandeur of the further commentary please contact Aubrey sometimes that is the only option. In these Leftover money will be used for improving walkway wears off, the bridge can provide at [email protected]. cases, try saving your files to a flash drive the MMC entrances and the general 109th an excuse for students to exercise more. It and using a wired connection at one of the school’s computer labs.

SEND US YOUR LETTERS DISCLAIMER EDITORIAL POLICY Have something on your mind? Send your thoughts (400 words maximum) The opinions presented within this page do not represent the Editorials are the unified voice of the editorial board, which is composed to [email protected] or drop by our offices at either GC 210 or WUC 124. views of The FIUSM Editorial Board. These views are separate from of the editor in chief, management, and the editors of each of the five With your letter, be sure to include your name, major, year, and copy of your editorials and reflect individual perspectives of contributing writers sections. The Beacon welcomes any letters regarding or in response to its student ID. The Beacon will only run one letter a month from any individual. and/or members of the University community. editorials. Send them to [email protected]. Contact Us Darius Dupins Entertainment Director [email protected] LIFE! The Beacon – 4 fiusm.com Wednesday, March 2, 2016 CULTURALLY COOL

Left: Jose Ferrand and Andre Fiallos demonstrate their karate skills at the Cool@ Japan event, Feb. 28.

Right: Ferrand and Fiallos perform self-defense techniques.

Bottom: Fushu Daiko, a Taiko drum group, performs for the GC Pit audience.

Michael Sloan/The Beacon Fall Out Boy brings Wintour to South Florida UNGODLY REVIEWS With over a allowing AWOLNATION to take had started. used it as a tribute to the late was disheartening. The VIP pit, dozen awards, over. And with it, an unforgettable David Bowie. which cost more than the regular six songs With a mix of eccentric performance. Fall Out Boy’s His lightning bolt appeared general admission pit, appeared featured in vocals, incredible, fast-paced newest single, “Irresistible” was on what seemed to be Mars’ to be extremely comfortable and movies and drum beats and sporadic lights, the opening track, the fake snow landscape and then slowly spacious. video games AWOLNATION came and in the air gave the illusion that transitioned to a black and white Meanwhile, sections of the and a passionate delivered. the band was performing in a portrait of the rocker. regular general admission pit NADINE fandom that has Their set was slightly longer blizzard. The tribute was extremely could not see the stage due to how RODRIGUEZ lasted for over than PVRIS, reaching a grand The single was followed by an moving, with lead vocalist Patrick it was designed. Consideration 15 years, Fall total of nine tracks, including oldie that caused fans to rejoice Stump playing the piano as the should have been taken for these Out Boy has multiple accolades the band’s extremely well-known and belt out the classic emo lyrics lyrics: “I will defend the faith/ attendees. under their belt. song, “Sail.” to “Sugar, We’re Goin’ Down.” Going down swinging/I will save Overall, the Wintour tour is This spring they add another: However, once they departed Each track had its own memorable the songs/That we can’t stop definitely a must-see. Wintour. Consisting of 20 shows, the true excitement settled in. aspect. singing.” Talented, passionate bands the good old Chicago boys hit the The air shared by thousands of The screen panned the stage Yet, Wintour’s first date was combined with incredible road with AWOLNATION and fans in the arena was charged with displaying different graphics for not perfect. As for the venue, the light designs resulted in an PVRIS Feb. 26, at Hollywood, eager eyes set on the stage. each performance. Hard Rock’s handling of the line unforgettable night. Florida’s very own Hard Rock After the light blue curtain rose One of the most memorable of fans waiting to enter the show Live. after AWOLNATION finished of the night was “Save Rock and was extremely poor, resulting in Ungodly Reviews is a weekly PVRIS started off the night their set, the screen spanning the Roll,” the last track on the band’s a general admission pit before column covering albums and well, building up excitement for entire stage lit up: it displayed a comeback album of the same entering the concert. concerts. For suggestions and the following acts. video of a skier soaring through name. In regard to the band’s comments contact Nadine at After a quick six song set, a blizzard. Suddenly, snow began This song particularly management, obvious inclination [email protected] PVRIS departed from the stage, to fall in South Florida. Wintour memorable because Fall Out Boy toward attendees that paid more fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon –Wednesday, March 2, 2016 5 FIU music students exhibit their talent at International Miami GuitART festival JAY VANPARIA built guitars were put on display. Staff Writer The featured luthiers were renowned [email protected] guitar maker Kenny Hill who received the Industry Leadership The FIU School of Music and award by the Guitar Foundation of CARTA jointly presented the Miami America and Amalia Ramirez, the International GuitART festival at fourth generation of the legendary the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Spanish guitar maker Jose Ramirez. Performing Arts Center, Feb. 24-28. The festival participants had a The festival covered concerts, chance to meet the luthiers, try their lectures and master classes from guitars and even buy one. internationally renowned artists The Expo was held in the Patricia like John Schneider, Corey Harvin, and Philip Frost Art Museum Café Zuleida Suarez and Benjamin area from Feb. 24-28, 10 a.m. to 5 Verdery, just to name a few. p.m. The festival also incorporated a The festival saw eminent composition competition wherein guitarists from around the world aspiring musicians were provided come together and provide a with an opportunity to be recognized fantastic and euphoric spectacle for their talents. which surpassed the audience’s The tickets for various events expectations. On Feb. 27, the FIU were available to the FIU students at guitar students were given an a discounted price of $5 and many opportunity to showcase their skills students took this opportunity to and to sway the audience with their their advantage and came to witness outstanding concert. The concert Nicole Meza/The Beacon was conducted by Mesut Ozgen, the this spectacular festival. Composer Celso Cano performs solo at the the GuitART festival’s opening ceremony at the WPAC Artistic Director and founder of the “Although I have zero concert hall. knowledge about guitars, I am here festival. to experience something new,” said “It is honor and privilege to serve Yale University School of Music. a duet performance with Thomas Towards the end, the music Bhumi Patel, a first year biological as the Artistic Director of the MGIF “The students were absolutely Caprara and Felipe Carvajal stopped dramatically and that is science major. “You never know, if I inaugural edition, which has been flawless in their performance and it accompanying him with the guitar.≠ when Benjamin Verdery himself like this event, I might start learning a dream of mine for a long time,” was a great honor for me that I was The star of the show, however, threw himself on stage with his the guitar.” Osgen said. invited to be a part of this mind- was the final performance of electric guitar and started playing A remarkable and innovative The student showcase concert blowing festival,” said Verdery. “Scenes from the Ellis Island.” fusion with the students. This Luthiers Expo was also a part of was also aided by Benjamin The students performed modern That was the only orchestral piece unexpected twist left the audience the festival where a variety of hand- Verdery, professor of guitar at the guitar masterpieces like “Tantra,” of the concert that made use of the mesmerized from his high energy “Mountain Mission,” “Aqauarela organ, played by Dan Hardin. The and effortlessness. do Brasil” and “Scenes from Ellis performance took a slow tempo in “To be honest, that surprise was a Island.” the beginning but it was not long planned one and I had practiced with Composers Carlos Rafael Rivera that the players picked up their pace, the students a couple of times prior and Benjamin Verdery, who wrote which gave rise to a spectacular to the performance,” said Verdery. “Tantra” and “Scenes from Ellis euphoria amongst the audience. “However, the students did way Island,” respectively, were present. better than the practice sessions and Rivera was invited by Osgen for all the credit goes to the enthusiastic an impromptu conduction of the and encouraging audience.” masterpiece. Blown away by the final According to Osgen, “Even performance, the audience requested though the students did not rehearse the orchestra to treat them to one with Carlos, they did a fantastic more fusion performance. Verdery, job, given the fact that [Rivera] Osgen and the students readily has a really spontaneous style of agreed and the show ended on a high conducting performances.” note. Apart from the orchestra, there Such events help the FIU were several solo performances by community to be recognized at Jay Vanparia/The Beacon FIU guitar students Carlos Serrano, international levels. The MIGF is Carlos Serrano, FIU music Roberto Rodriguez and Ari Howard, yet another feather in the cap of graduate student performs solo at who brought a fresh perspective to FIU, after the South Beach Wine the the GuitART festival Feb. 27, Jay Vanparia/The Beacon the concert. Moreover, the audience and Food Festival. at the WPAC concert hall. Carlos Serrano, FIU music graduate student performs solo at the the remained glued to their seats during GuitART festival on Feb. 27, at the WPAC concert hall. 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Cry.” The production heard before with slight was placed smack in the transparency and a better At just 24 years-old, the “Phase” makes quite is filled with highly, modifications. middle of the album where understanding of his British artist Jack Garratt an introduction with its boosted bass and shrieking Not to take away from it may easily go unnoticed. desire for intimacy, over is taking the industry by first track, ‘Coalesce synthesizers that will get Garratt’s artistry but it “Synesthesia Pt.III” is the multiple influences storm. Having won the (Synesthesia Pt. II),’ where you pumped enough to is not difficult to notice somewhat refreshing in the of various genres in his BRIT Critics’ Choice Garratt lures us in with a consider getting a gym how mainstream the sense that it differentiates music. Award in November and delicate verse that quickly membership. The mood is songwriting is throughout significantly from His talent and potential the BBC Sound poll of heightens into the essence reestablished into a more the majority of the album. “Synesthesia Pt.II,” which for commercial success are 2016 in January, Garratt of the album that keeps a nostalgic direction where On tracks such as “Fire,” “I is very similar to the first. undeniable but from the seems to be exploiting his consistent vibe with the the lyrics delve into deeper Know All What I Do” and The rawness of his Ed Sheeran performance promising potential. Just dance music influences of and more generic themes “The Love You’re Given” sound as heard in “My style to a seemingly last week he released his dubstep and house funk. such as coming of age in there is no lack of overly House Is Your Home,” the parallel sound with Sam debut album “Phase” after Along with these “Weathered.” exaggerated sentimentality final track on his debut Smith, folk influences of a short series of EPs and rhythms; Garratt ties in Although it is not and in an attempt to album, demonstrates his Mumford & Sons, and rays singles. his ability as a songwriter unpalatable, it touches portray a man in despair he ability as a vocalist. With of EDM vibes, perhaps the After signing with with gentle and at times on a social topic that has flirts with the boundary of a profound bluesy feel and final track of “Phase” is Island records, a division melancholic vocals that become overdone. sounding cynical. a soulful, gospel influence, an indication of what is to of Universal Music Group, contrast the rough textures Garratt is a pop artist To give him some Garratt exhibits a different, come from Garratt’s future back in October 2014 they of the backdrop. With an and the genre is known credit though, in “Worry” much less structured facet projects. made sure that his road to effortlessly flowing chorus for many things but Garratt’s genuine sound of his artistry. Contact Us Alejandro Aguirre Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 6 fiusm.com Wednesday, March 2, 2016 BASEBALL Panthers turn tides against Pirates LOUIS AGUDELO of, as they’ll see plenty as a chance to complete Staff Writer of competition from the sweep. [email protected] that conference when it This series is not comes time for the NCAA “normal”, in that sense, As of Sunday, Feb. tournament if they make it and would merely be a 28, the baseball team has that far this season. their chance to even their won four of their last five After splitting both record up. games following the three games from the business There was no need losses in their first games week, FIU looked towards for extra motivation this of the season. the weekend to make particular afternoon as the This team’s first game things a little better. wave of momentum the after a disappointing The Seton Hall Pirates Panthers were carrying opening weekend at Ole made the trip from New could be more accurately Miss was against the Jersey to Sweetwater to likened to a tsunami. St. Thomas University take on the Panthers. FIU already had 63 hits Bobcats, at the FIU Sophomore Right- in their last five games Ballpark on Tuesday, Feb. Hander Andres Nunez before tacking on another 23. (1-1) was again entrusted 10 runs and 15 hits to their Head Coach Turtle with the role of “Ace”. stat-line on Sunday. Kenny Thomas threw in left- Nunez took the mound Meimerstorf, J.C. Escarra, hander Alex Demchak for the first time since and Irving Lopez each had (1-0). giving up five earned runs two hits, adding 6 as a trio An underwhelming to Ole Miss and did so to the 15 hit total. performance from the with a vengeance. Right-hander Garrett Bobcats on offense helped He allowed only two Cave (0-1) struck out Demchak on his way to earned runs through 8 7 batters, the highest his first win of the season, innings of work, and strikeout total posted by with a final score of 6-1. struck-out 6 batters, any FIU pitcher in a single Demchak also only coming just a few outs outing yet this season, but gave up two hits through short of a full game. was pulled early in the Megan tait/The Beacon five innings of work. The Panthers peppered fifth inning after letting The bats were working the field with 14 hits to two Pirates on base. Right handed pitcher, Willy Fabra tosses an inning and a third of relief on Wedmesday, for the Panthers as well, start the four-game series Right-hander Nate Feb. 24. The Panthers dropped that game 7-6 versus the University of Missouri and as Kenny Meimerstorf against the Pirates with an Pearson (1-0) came in to used a total of seven pitchers. went 2-4 at the plate with 8-3 win. relieve Cave and recorded a home-run. Saturday night’s game his sixth strikeout of the FIU followed up the featured a batting order the season, and his first BASKETBALL FIU’s big three deliver in win over FAU It’s only weekend 2, out of 14, we’ve still got a long way to go DAVID DRUCKER score again for another 6:18. McGill broke Staff Writer that scoring drought with a layup with 12:43 [email protected] left in the half to put FIU up 5-4. Turtle Thomas This sparked a run by McGill, who scored Head Coach FIU Baseball It wasn’t quite a rivalry renewed, but the FIU’s next five points. FAU kept the game University’s men’s basketball team (13-16, close as both teams failed to convert shots. 7-9 in Conference USA) outlasted Florida Draper ignited a small FIU run with 6:24 Atlantic University in a 71-63 victory on left in the first half and put FIU up 15-14. The senior forward scored the game’s next Saturday, Feb. 27, to snap their two-game triumphant win with from FIU that was hitting win, as the Panthers would seven next points to give the Panthers a losing streak. falling behind early to .391 at home and the deal go on to defeat Seton Hall, 22-14 lead with 3:50 left in the first half. The Owls (7-22, 5-11 in C-USA) cut the another Southeastern would only get sweeter yet again, 10-1. Neither team was able to score in the Panthers’ 19-point lead down to six with Conference opponent from there. The Panthers will wrap half’s last four minutes and the Panthers less than a minute left, but FIU was able to in the Tigers from the The home-team up this long set against took the 22-14 lead into halftime. stay ahead thanks to big games from senior University of Missouri. managed to record double- Seton Hall on Tuesday The Owls cut the Panthers’ lead to as forward Daviyon Draper (21 points), junior Right-hander Cody digit hits for the fifth time when Cody Crouse is little as four with 15:02 left in the second guard Donte McGill (19 points) and senior Crouse (0-1) was given this season and scored five given his second start and half before the Panthers went on a 20-5 run Adrian Diaz (17 points). the opportunity to start runs on those 10 hits. another chance at a win. over the next 7:17 to take a 55-36 lead. With In FIU and FAU’s previous meeting this this game, but the Tigers After giving up one run As far as if this rotation 7:22 left, however, season, Diaz scored a game-high 23 points proved to be too much for in the first inning, right- that redeemed themselves FAU was able to get the lead back down while his Panthers crushed the Owls 76-59 the junior as they scored hander Chris Mourelle as a whole since last to six with 16 seconds left to play. They in the C-USA opener. five of their runs in the (1-1) buckled down, didn’t weekend, and whether or missed the three pointer to cut the lead down This weekend’s game was a far cry from first three innings against allow much more offense not Nunez, Mourelle and to three though and dropped the game 71-63. that hopeful beginning of the conference him. from the Seton Hall and Cave will be the Panther’s FIU closes out its regular season in stretch. While the Panthers struck out five batters. go-to 1-2-3, Thomas said a two-game home stand beginning on Instead, with a chance at a first-round managed to answer with Kenny Meimerstorf and to student media, “It’s Thursday night when they host the Univer- bye being distant, the men’s basketball team 16 hits of their own it Austin Rodriguez each only weekend 2, out of 14, sity of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers, fought to avoid their football program’s wouldn’t be enough and hit triples in Saturday’s we’ve still got a long way who clinched the C-USA regular season title mistakes by defeating another bottom- they’d come up short contest to push FIU to a to go” and they do, but on Saturday in a 71-67 win over Western dwelling FAU team hungry for an upset. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7-6. 5-1, and one game under for now they seem to be Kentucky University. Both teams had a poor first half of offense FIU is 0-4 record the .500 mark at 3-4. righting-the-ship against The Panthers then host Middle Tennessee - FIU went 13-34 from the field while FAU against SEC opponents so Normally, this game on the Pirates on Saturday, March 5, at 6 p.m. in their last shot 7-26. Diaz scored FIU’s first basket 1:01 far this season, something Sunday would be the one game of the regular season. into the game, but the Panthers wouldn’t they should be aware that would be sought after fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Wednesday, March 2, 2016 7

SOFTBALL Kugelmann shines with no hitter against CCSU

SANTIAGO ARCHIERI second game of the double Staff Writer header as they matched [email protected] their biggest loss of the season with a 7-1 defeat at Freshman Megan the hands of Delaware. Kugelmann stole the Corrine Jenkins (1-2) spotlight of the weekend had the loss, allowing by tossing her first seven hits in four innings. collegiate career no-hitter FIU went down 4-0 in in the midst of a six game the fourth and had no signs weekend. of recovering. FIU was After a lone game on only able to scuffle five Thursday, Feb. 25, FIU hits for the game, while softball concluded their 16 Delaware managed 10. game home stand with the The 7-1 loss matches Felsberg Invitational this the biggest loss for the past weekend. Panthers since the season The Panthers went 3-2 opener when the nationally in the tournament, which ranked No.10 Florida State will mean an 11-5 record Seminoles ran away from for FIU as they prepare to the Panthers with a 7-1 hit the road for the first victory in Felsberg field. time all season. The final game of the The weekend started tournament for FIU was early for the Panthers, against the Siena Saints. with an exhibition game This would be the final on Thursday against Megan Tait/The Beacon game of the 16 game home Central Connecticut State stand for FIU. University. Sophomore pitcher, Rachel Dwyer goes against Sienna in which FIU lost the game 5-4. Overall, FIU went 3-2 Summers (5-1) had FIU found themselves in in the 2016 Felsberg Invitational including a no-hitter against CCSU. no problem with Siena, an early hole, being down just allowing four hits 4-0 in the fourth inning. The tournament This led to FIU’s biggest this time around Kugelmann. The freshman all game. She started off However, FIU made their officially got underway on losing streak of the season FIU cruised into a pitcher took the mound strong, retiring the first way to the scoreboard in Friday, Feb. 26, with Siena at two. The Panthers left 10-1 win. Summers (4-1) for another game against nine batters she faced the next three innings and visiting the Panthers for runners in scoring position got back in the winner’s CCSU to start the action and throwing her third had a 5-4 lead heading into the first game of the day. stranded in the final two column with no earned on Saturday. complete game of the the final inning of play. FIU found themselves in innings of play. runs in 6 innings. Kugelmann started the season, leading to a 6-1 CCSU were then able to an early deficit yet again. Rachel Dwyer (2-1) was The score might tell a day by hitting the first FIU win. bring in two runs, taking Siena held a 5-1 lead in the penalized with the loss. different score of how the batter she faced, but the Ashley Leon and Deven the lead and ultimately the fifth inning, but not before Dwyer allowed eight hits game went, as it was tied jitters were clearly gone Kennedy both led the game. The final score was the Panthers made a late and gave up two walks in 1-1 heading at into the when she sent away the Panther bats with two hits 6-5 as FIU went into the game rally. her 4.1 innings of play. fifth inning. A three run next 12 batter she faced. apiece with Aleima Lopez weekend suffering their With two outs in She also struck out three home run from Texeira Kugelmann (2-0) struck hitting a home run in the first loss of the season. the bottom of the fifth, batters. started the rout and FIU out six and gave FIU an opening inning. Abby Summers (3-1) gave FIU managed four hits, With no time to dwell, went on to take a 7-1 lead. 8-0 victory. A.J Belans and FIU finished their home up her first loss of the highlighted by a Texeira the Panthers had the second In the sixth inning, Texeira Texeira both had 2 RBI’s in stretch with an overall season as a relief pitcher. two run double. This surge game of a doubleheader knocked another one out of the win, which improved record of 11-5. They now Stephanie Texeira gave the Panthers three on Friday night against the park, her seventh home the Panthers to a 10-4 travel to Gainesville for the batted in her 13th and 14th more runs, but the final CCSU. After losing the run of the season. overall record. UF invitational, opening runs of the season in the score would end at 5-4 previous day, it was a The show was stolen The Panthers couldn’t up against Illinois State on loss. with a Siena win. completely different story the following day by keep up the pace in the Friday, March 4. TENNIS Tennis sweeps third consecutive weekend

REINALDO LLERENA Friday’s 7-0 victory over the the team won five out of six of its Caluk defeated Sharma, 6-1, 7-5 four matches. Staff Writer Eagles was the fifth time this matches in straight sets. and Brozovich topped Barcelo, 1-6, Caluk won in her match against [email protected] season that the Panthers have swept Junior Nina Nagode got the 6-1, 6-1, to clinch the sweep for the Gehre, 6-3, 6-3, to claim her 19th an opponent. The Panthers are off first singles point for FIU when Panthers. win of the season. Orlando defeated The No. 62 ranked women’s to their best start since 2001, when she defeated Gogvadze, 6-2, 6-0. “I’m more confident in Birowski in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4 tennis team was all smiles after they ended the year ranked at No. Freshman Maryna Veksler clinched my game,” said Orlando after and improved to 14-8 in singles they swept their third consecutive 24 in the nation. the match. “I wanted to move play. Veksler clinched the match for weekend at the FIU Tennis Courts However, Petrovic is not too [Mayerova] around as much as I FIU when she defeated Thoms, also from Feb. 26 – 28. concerned about her team being could because she was not as agile in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2. The Panthers (7-1) swept the undefeated when they win the as I was. By moving her around UTA got their sole point when Eastern Michigan Eagles, 7-0, on doubles point. We’ve been more focused some, I was able to get some shots Brozovich lost to Luxizi Meng in Friday, Feb. 26, and defeated the “It’s all about maintaining a on doubles over the past few to go my way.” straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. University of Texas at Arlington high level of energy and sticking weeks and it’s paying off. However, a much tougher “This was the feistiest match of Mavericks, 4-1, on Sunday, Feb. to our game plan,” said Petrovic. I’m very pleased with how opponent in UT Arlington awaited the year so far,” said Petrovic. “We 28. “Our players aren’t used to playing we’re playing right now. the Panthers on Sunday, Feb. 28. faced a very good team in UTA and “We came out aggressive and doubles. I just want them to have Heading into the match, UT I’m happy that we got the win.” with high energy in our matches the same ritual heading into every Katarina Petrovic Arlington was 5-0 and was coming Veksler’s win in Sunday’s match this weekend,” said Head Coach match.” Head Coach off a win over University of Central was her 22nd singles win of the Katarina Petrovic after the team’s In the match against the Eagles, FIU Tennis Florida the day before. season. 4-1 win over the Mavericks. “We’ve the Panthers clinched the doubles In doubles play, the Panthers “I’m happy to be a part of this been more focused on doubles over point when senior Carlotta Orlando got off to an early lead as Veksler team,” said Veksler. “In matches the past few weeks and it’s paying and redshirt freshman Andrea and Nagode defeated Elizabeth like this, we have to show our best off. I’m very pleased with how Lazaro defeated Ani Gogvadze and Thoms and Angeles de los Rios, game early and not let our opponent we’re playing right now.” Renu Sharma, 6-2, and sophomore her 21st win of the season when she 6-2. Orlando and Lazaro came get the best of us. It’s all about The wins over the weekend Nerma Caluk and senior Kaitlin defeated Klaea Supejova, 6-2, 6-2. back to win, 6-4, over Astrid Gehre energy.” improved the Panthers’ home Brozovich beat Anna Veleva and Orlando clinched the match for and Jessica Birowski to clinch the The Panthers will hit the road for record to 2-1 and extended their Alejandra Barcelo, 6-0. the Panthers with a 6-0, 6-2, win doubles point. their next match against Conference winning streak to six games. The The Panthers continued their over Marie Mayerova. Lazaro won In singles play, the Panthers USA rival Marshall. First serve Panthers are undefeated this season dominance against the Eagles her eighth-straight singles match continued the fight against the from Huntington, West Virginia, is when they clinch the doubles point. heading into singles play, when when she defeated Veleva, 6-1, 7-5. Mavericks, taking three out of the set for Friday, March 4 at 5 p.m. THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Wednesday, March 2, 2016 A fiusm.com B BACK TO BACK Panthers win Conference-USA Championship again

ALEJANDRO AGUIRRE Sports Director 2:16.01. The time was alejandro.aguirre@fiusm. good enough to win the com bronze. Senior Valerie Inghels won the gold in the 200 The Panthers get to Fly. The Saleilles, France, hoist up the Conference native scored a time of USA trophy another year. 1:58.49 – less than three- The swimming and diving tenths of a second off of team won their second her school record time of C-USA championship 1:58.24, set at last year’s in a row Saturday Feb. C-USA Championships. 27. They were able to In the platform program, make conference history FIU took first and third by scoring the second- adding to an overwhelming most points in C-USA lead heading into the final Championship history. event – the 400 Free Relay. The Panthers put Quesnel claimed her second their name in the school gold of the championships, record books by winning scoring a school-record 28 medals, including 15 299.80. Sophomore Laura gold, while setting seven Coronado took third with school records. Out of the Photo Courtesy of FIU Sports a career-best score of 21 total titles, FIU won William Penn House, Jr., Entertainment Specialist at Penn House Productions, 221.95. 15 of them during the The Panthers finally four-day championships of the 2016 C-USA earned his second-straight championship, FIU was Panthers’ second first- shut the door to the which led to a 954-point Championships resulted Diving Coach of the able to increase its lead place finish of the day with championship as they result. No other school in sweeping the specialty Year. Ruele, who claimed with each event. Going a 49.30 in the 100 Free. earned a clean sweep of came even close to put up awards. Head Coach seven gold medals during into the final day, the The time set by the native the relays, winning the 400 a fight as FIU beat second- Randy Horner was named the championships, kept Panthers had a 233-point of Botswana broke the Free Relay as the team of place Rice by 318 points. C-USA Coach of the Year, the FIU streak going by lead and were seven events school record previously Bertelli, Marie Lauridsen, That margin of points was Diving Coach Rio Ramirez becoming FIU’s third- away from winning it held by last year’s C-USA Pereira and Ruele finished another record as the was named the C-USA straight C-USA Swimmer all. All eyes were on FIU Swimmer of the Year with a time of 3:20.10 and most-decisive victory in Diving Coach of the Year, of the Year. Quesnel, a entering the final day Johanna Gustafsdottir the team’s final 40 points C-USA Championship sophomore Naomi Ruele seven-time C-USA Diver poised to run away with (50.01). Sophomore of the championships. history. The other schools was named the C-USA of the Week and the C-USA the championship. The Letizia Bertelli claimed Up next are the NCAA that competed were Swimmer of the Year Champion in the 1-meter Panthers set the tone from the silver in the event with Zones, which takes place Marshall (618.5), North and sophomore Rebecca and platform programs, the start as sophomore a personal-best time of March 7-9 in Atlanta, Texas (467), Florida Quesnel was named the becomes the Panthers’ Kyna Pereira set the school 49.89. Georgia, and the NCAA Atlantic (380.5) and Old C-USA Diver of the Year. second Diver of the Year record in the 1650 Free Sophomore Chase Championships March Dominion (360). This was the third time award winner. The first with a time of 16.24.36 to Harris medaled in the 17-19. Not only did FIU win Coach Horner’s career that was Sabrina Beaupre in claim her fourth title of the 200 Breast, topping her the championship, but he won The Coach of the 2013-14. championships. previous career-best by the Panthers’ dominance Year award, while Ramirez Every day of the Ruele earned the over two seconds with Mental health, a growing problem for college students

CEYLIN ARIAS work at 4 p.m. from 600 Brickell can, and at the time they may reaching out to others,” she said. is they are suffering,” said Contributing Writer Avenue leaving behind her car, think they are doing the right “There are many things Kominars. [email protected] purse and wallet. Concerned thing, but at that point their students can do to address their She explained that no two about her whereabouts, her judgment is actually impaired,” own mental health, as well as individuals have the same coping According to the National parents contacted the police. said Kate Kominars in a interview that of others,” said Kominars. skills, even if they do have Alliance on Mental Illness, one Family members later found CAPS is located at MMC and the same experiences and are in four college students have a her early Wednesday near 182 BBC in SHC 270 and WUC 320, diagnosed with the same illness. diagnosable mental illness. Street and Biscayne Boulevard. respectively. Coping skills differ with family Further research projects that Her parents reported that she People do the best that Kominars strongly suggests background, for instance. 40 percent do not seek help, 80 was taken to a hospital to be they can, and at the time students understand when to “Every man is an island,” percent feel overwhelmed by checked out. they may think they are confide in others and be honest says Kominars, “because no two their responsibilities and 50 Though her parents said she doing the right thing, when they can’t deal with people are alike.” percent have been so anxious was working two jobs to get her but at that point their whatever situation they find Kominars said, “[CAPS] they struggled in school. own apartment and had been themselves in. does outreach to make it easier judgment is actually Common mental health issues acting strange lately, including “It is okay to let others know for students to reach us without affecting college students today by increasingly isolating herself, impaired. that you need help because actually coming to us in person if include suicide and depression, it is still unclear as to whether or Kate Kominars needing help is normal and they don’t want to.” stress and anxiety, alcohol and not her disappearance had to do Associate Director everyone needs help from time CAPS also provides services drug abuse, eating disorders with depression or anxiety. Counseling and to time,” said Kominars. online where staff can request and self-injury, according to Wright is supposed to Psychological Services MMC According to Kominars, workshops for their class and learnpsychology.org. graduate from FIU this upcoming during the period when an online assessments that offer Poor mental health among May with a major in marketing. individual feels helpless, anonymous and confidential college students can hit close to Whatever her motive might with Student Media. Kominars anxious or depressed, he or she online screenings for depression, home for FIU Panthers. have been, however, it remains is an associate director at FIU’s may begin to lose perspective or anxiety and eating disorders. Monday, Feb. 8, the entire increasingly evident that college Counseling and Psychological misperceive situations. Completing these online FIU and Miami community were students seem the most prone Services at MMC. She is also “Unfortunately, many don’t screenings will help determine put on alert for missing FIU to suffer from mental illness, a licensed psychologist with know that with assistance if an individual’s recent thoughts student, Karen Wright. according to Boston University clinical experience. there are better and healthier or behaviors may be associated According to CBS Miami, Today. “That’s why it’s so important alternatives that can help them SEE MIND, PAGE 2 Wright vanished after leaving “People do the best that they to not be afraid or ashamed of cope with whatever issue it