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LET’S GET PERSONAL THE GAMES BEGIN COSTUMED CAMPUS IMPROBABLE RUN Trainer classes now available at BBC Rights’ violation mar Olympics Anime Convention conquers FIU Men’s Soccer falls in league fi nal

AT THE BAY PAGE 3 OPINION PAGE 4 LIFE! PAGE 5 SPORTS PAGE 8

WHAT’S COOKIN’? Fla. House Speaker will teach in the Fall

PAULO O’SWATH Staff Writer

Florida House of Representatives Speaker Marco Rubio has joined FIU’s Metropolitan Center as a Visiting Distinguished Service Professor. He will teach two political sci- ence courses in the 2008-2009 academic year. “We are excited about the contribution OLVER MACDONALD/THE BEACON that Speaker Rubio will SMOKING: Andre Dawson cooks hot dogs on a barbecue at the Student Programming Council’s Foam Party last week. The Party RUBIO make in teaching and re- was organized to welcome incoming freshman for the summer, but the event itself was open to everybody. See page 3 for the search,” said University full story. President Modesto A. Maidique in a press release. Rubio will teach a course entitled Florida Politics and the 2008 Election along with Dario Moreno, associate pro- fessor of political science and Director of the Metropolitan Center. BUSTED FOR BIAS “I am very, very excited about this,” Moreno said. “This is a golden opportu- FIU loses discrimination lawsuit nity for all of us to see a public servant and learn from them directly.” In addition to his duties as co-instruc- DANIELLA BACIGALUPO seriously,” Maidique said in a statement organized departments and dismantled tor, Rubio will also be responsible for News Director responding to the verdict. “The University others and fi red at least 20 HCET em- course and lecture development as well as plans to appeal the decision.” ployees, according to a Miami Herald student evaluations, according to the press University President Modesto A. In 2003, FIU had undergone several article published on Aug. 15, 2005. release. Maidique reaffi rmed the University’s com- federal audits investigating the misap- Maidique’s weekly newsletter stat- Another major responsibility will mitment to diversity in a July 24 newsletter propriation of federal grant money in the ed the case had been previously pre- include working on research for the – just six days after a Miami-Dade jury ruled Hemispheric Center for Environmental sented to the state’s Equal Employment Affordable Housing Project where he will against FIU in a discrimination lawsuit. Technologies, where St. Louis worked. Opportunity Commission and a court- assist with recommendations and also The jury ordered FIU to pay former em- Evidence of mismanagement at high ad- appointed arbitrator, both of which found develop a proposal for a demonstration ployee Sean St. Louis $2.5 million for ra- ministration levels led to drastic changes in no evidence of discrimination. project. cial discrimination during his accounting the makeup of the accounting section. The July 18 verdict, however, cites “I am honored to work with students department’s dismantlement in 2004. The University created new offi ces and and faculty at FIU,” Rubio said in a news “We take allegations of this nature very positions, hired a chief fi nancial offi cer, re- LAWSUIT, page 2 release. Rubio added, “I love politics and gov- ernment and this opportunity will enable me to be a part of the public policy con- Students seek to register new voters versation in Florida. It will definitely be a learning opportunity for me.” JULIO MENACHE been apathetic to politics – to vote. young voters to the Democratic Party. Rubio will teach another course in the Staff Writer There is some good news, however. “It’s the failures of the Bush administra- Spring alongside Moreno called Miami According to the Center for Information and tion that have brought young voters to the Politics. As November creeps closer, students dili- Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, Democratic Party, and has made them very “We are looking forward to having gently campaign for the candidates of both the while voter turnout for college students has eager to vote Democrat,” Cabral said. Speaker Rubio join our team,” Moreno Republican and Democratic Parties vying for decreased 16 percent since 1972, it increased The barrier-breaking campaign of said. “Rubio’s insights will give students presidency. for the second major election in a row by more Barack Obama as the fi rst African American and researchers a different perspective of These students wake up early, come to FIU than 11 percent. The organization, which re- to clinch the Democratic nomination has the state political process.” and set up information tables in between fra- searches voter trends among American youth, captivated the attention of many FIU stu- In addition to teaching at FIU, Rubio ternity and sorority rush tables. Members stand notes that college students are more liberal dents. Cabral pointed to Obama’s strong will also continue to practice law in Miami in the middle of the Graham Center with voter than older voters when it comes to issues such youth support, which led to his victory in with the law firm Broad and Cassel, ac- registration documents at hand and ask each as the Iraq war. the Iowa primary. cording to the release. students who pass by if they are registered to Chris Cabral, current president of the FIU “He has inspired young voters by speak- Rubio holds a bachelor’s degree in vote. College Democrats, said that issues such as the ing about issues relevant to them, such as political science from the University These groups face a daunting task: getting Iraq war and disappointment with the Bush ad- of Florida and a law degree from the college students – a group that has historically ministration makes it almost too easy to attract YOUNG VOTERS, page 2 University of Miami. 2 The Beacon – July 30, 2008 NEWS www.fi usm.com

Pending lawsuits MAKING NOISE could cost FIU

LAWSUIT, page 1 priate use of grant money. “I am extremely uncomfortable race as a “motivating factor” in with these accounting practices,” FIU’s decision not to rehire St. St. Louis wrote to his superiors, Louis after the Contracts and according to the article. “While Grants department’s employees it is not my intention to hinder were fi red and offered the chance Dr. Ebadian’s research, I can- to reapply for new positions. None not close my eyes to what is go- of the former employees currently ing on. Based on the transactions work at FIU. that come across my desk, I am The department in which St. sure the problems are more exten- Louis worked as associate control- sive than what is listed in the audit ler had predominantly black em- fi ndings.” ployees, as well as one white and St. Louis’ frustrations with one Hispanic employee, accord- HCET’s actions led him to the ing to Erika Deustch Rotbart, St. U.S. Justice Department. Louis’ lawyer . “St. Louis claims he fell from COURTESY OF FIU’S CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Chief Financial Offi cer Vivian favor at FIU after cooperating with WOW: The Wall of Wind at FIU’s Engineering Center produces hurricane-strength winds for research Sanchez’s offi ce referred questions investigators from the U.S. Justice purposes. Visit www.fi usm.com for the full story. to the Offi ce of Media Relations af- Department, directing them to fi les ter repeated calls. Media Relations that bolstered their case against declined to comment. HCET,” according to the Miami According to St. Louis’ state- Herald article. Youth shows interest, for a change ment, St. Louis met with admin- St. Louis fi led a charge of istration from Human Resources discrimination on April 4, 2005 YOUNG VOTERS, page 1 around Oct. 1, 2004, and was told with the Equal Employment verbally and in writing that he was Opportunity Commission and the affordable college education and “terminated from his position” Florida Commission on Human universal healthcare,” Cabral said. Campus Survey* and that his entire department was Relations, said St. Louis’ state- John McCain supporters have Will students head to the polls? “abolished.” ment, and the EEOC issued St. noted that while the current pres- At the meeting, former Director Louis a right to sue on Dec. 6, ident’s approval ratings are low, Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior of Human Resources Paul Michaud 2005. Democratic-led Congress has an Voting 10 3 9 12 informed St. Louis that FIU “need- The ordeal ended with an $11.5 approval rating even lower than the ed to look for employees of a high- million settlement with the fed- President’s. According to Young Not Voting 2 0 4 0 er skill level to work in the depart- eral government. Additionally, the Republicans at FIU, while many ment,” the statement reported. He Offi ce of University Compliance students identify with Obama, Obama 4 1 2 4 was reassigned to HCET to con- was created. there is still a strong youth move- duct auditing around Oct. 4. Top administration was also ment for McCain and other lo- McCain 4 1 1 5 That month St. Louis reapplied replaced and the Division of cal Republican politicians, such Undecided 2 1 6 3 for several positions, including his Sponsored Research and Training, as U.S. Representative Ileana own, which had been moved to a HCET and the Offi ce of the Ros-Lehtinen. different department under a dif- Controller were all reorganized. “There has defi nitely been an * 40 students polled ferent title. During the reshuffl ing, St. increase in youth participation [in He was not rehired. Thus, St. Louis’ position was renamed McCain’s campaign] and more ef- SOURCE: PAULO O’SWATH/THE BEACON Louis “was forced to take the nec- Associate Director of Post-Award forts have been made for young “The Internet has helped this campaign. essary steps to ensure the fi nancial in the Division of Sponsored voters,” said Juan Carlos “Juanky” generation become the most in- While these groups are focused security of his family after seeing Research. The Contracts and Robaina, who is the current South formed generation in American his- on getting their candidate into of- all of the writing on the wall,” and Grants department in the Offi ce of Florida coordinator for Students for tory,” Cabral said. fi ce, both sides agree that this needs was forced into “termination and/ the Controller was subsequently John McCain. Aside from the Internet and vot- to be the year the youth will fi nally or constructive discharge from closed. Keith Fernandez, an FIU stu- er registration drives, groups sup- stop being typecast as uninterested FIU on or about Nov. 26, 2004,” According to St. Louis, FIU dent who is working with the porting Republican and Democratic and fi nally come out to vote. the statement said. had advertised his position as far Ros-Lehtinen campaign, has no- candidates are also canvassing – go- “Why vote? Because our future Deustch Rotbart said St. Louis’ back as Sept. 6, 2004 under a dif- ticed a rise in youth participation ing door to door, asking for support depends on it. No matter whom termination is a result of FIU’s ferent title and that interviews for in the congresswoman’s run for or giving out information about a you vote for, get your voice heard,” “pattern and practice of discrimi- his replacement were conducted as re-election. candidate. Many students also spend said Jason Alonso, president of nation” against its black employ- early as Jan. 2004. “The youth [is] getting involved time phone banking and hosting so- Democracy for America. ees who have been systematically A Jan. 2004 Offi ce of the at every level; a good portion of cial events with candidates, such “There’s no other way to put denied the “same treatment, ben- Provost memorandum, signed our events are young people,” as bowling parties. Some groups it: If you don’t vote, you’re stu- efi ts, compensation and other op- by Maidique and former Provost Fernandez said. on campus, such as the conserva- pid,” Robaina said. “What right do portunities” given to whites and Mark B. Rosenberg, explained Fernandez estimates that nearly tive Leadership Institute and the you have to complain if you didn’t Hispanics. that “these [auditing] problems 40-45 percent of the people who liberal Democracy for America, ad- vote?” “He is a classic example of have resulted in part from inad- attended Ros-Lehtinen’s Kick-Off vocate causes on campus and help [FIU’s racial discrimination]. equate operational compliance by Party on July 19 were young peo- students make their own grassroots When he left he was making unit leadership, and in part from a ple. Fernandez also added that the $76,000 a year. The Hispanic gap between programmatic growth oldest member of Ros-Lehtinen’s woman who replaced him is and infrastructure and administra- campaign staff was still in his late making $86,000 in less than 18 tive systems at the University.” 20s. months,” Rotbart said. However, Rotbart maintains “While Obama has produced St. Louis’ department faced that none of the fi rings, including a lot of enthusiasm for the youth EDITORIAL BOARD four federal audits carried out by those of the fi ve lower-level em- of America, many students are CHARLIE GRAU EDITOR IN CHIEF the Offi ce of Audit Services and ployees she is representing in an- still enthusiastic about McCain,” CHRISTOPHER NECUZE PRODUCTION MANAGER the Department of Health and other discrimination case, had to Fernandez said. DANIELLA BACIGALUPO NEWS DIRECTOR Health Services in 2003. do with disciplinary reasons stem- With the new elections comes SUSANA RODRIGUEZ BBC MANAGING EDITOR Both parties found that out of ming from the HCET scandal. the domination of a new medium: CHRISTOPHER TOWERS LIFE! EDITOR ERIC FELDMAN OPINION EDITOR $27.8 million in Department of “[FIU] told them it was not for the Internet. Both Republican and SERGIO BONILLA SPORTS EDITOR Energy grants, only $3.3 million disciplinary reasons. If they had Democratic candidates have used GIOVANI GUADARRAMA PHOTO EDITOR LEONCIO ALVAREZ COPY CHIEF were properly spent on research done something wrong they cer- the Internet andsocial networking in HCET in a span of seven years, tainly weren’t saying it in their sites, such as Facebook, to connect INFORMATION according to the Aug. 2005 Miami [termination] letter,” she said. with their youngest supporters. Herald article. The Beacon offi ce is located in the Graham Center, room 210, She expects the discrimination What is also unique to the 2008 at the University Park campus. Questions regarding display Rotbart recognized St. Louis’ lawsuit for the fi ve employees will elections is the use of YouTube, advertising and billing should be directed to the Advertising involvement in the University’s result in the same or even better re- which allows campaigns and ordi- Manager at 305-348-6994. Mailing address: Graham Center, accounting scandal and said that sults than St. Louis’ because they nary citizens to post videos about room 210, Miami, FL 33199. Fax number is 305-348-2712. during his employment, St. Louis Biscayne Bay Campus is 305-919-4722. Offi ce hours are 9

cannot say they were involved in their favorite candidate or about a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. E-mail: Beacon@ was vocal about his reservations FIU’s accounting problems. their opponent. fi u.edu. Visit us online at www.fi usm.com concerning HCET and its inappro- Contact Us Susana Rodriguez BBC Managing Editor atthebay@fi usm.com AT THE BAY The Beacon – 3 www.fi usm.com July 30, 2008

Personal trainer SUMMER DAYS course welcomes all shapes, sizes

KISHORE SAWH ception in 1977, according to its Staff Writer Web site, ndeita.com. The as- sociation is currently approved It may be a bit late to realize a by the National Commission for summer six pack before the sea- Certifying Agencies, among other son is over, but don’t give up: this professional standard organiza- is Miami, and beach days are not tions, and are considered leaders going away any time soon. in their fi eld. Biscayne Bay Campus’ According to Shaw, this was Recreation, in partnership with among the primary reasons for FIU the National Exercise Trainers choosing NETA to partner with, as well as their willingness to do the Association, may hold the key to JOSH TANDLICH/THE BEACON your success with their upcom- class at FIU while offering stu- WATER SPORTS: Camp kayak instructor Mike Haysn pulls kayaks from the bay after a day’s lessons ing Personal Trainer Certifi cation dents a signifi cant discount. at BBC’s summer camp. program. For those looking to ful- The course will be held August fi ll their stale New Years’ resolu- 23 from 8 a.m to 5 p.m and August tion of having a 24 from 8 a.m to beach body or 3.30 p.m. It is an to just have a Th ese classes are open intensive two- Student crowd soaks up fun, healthier life- day course that style, this may to any and anyone will entail class- be the chance – no specifi c fi tness room as well as food at annual foam party to do so. level needed. All you hands-on time. “Becoming a The class need is some time personal trainer will offer health ANA PEREZ is a great way ahead to study the and fi tness as- Staff Writer to earn extra book to be able apply sessments, ex- money and stay ercise program- Water, foam and a barbe- in shape, ”reads what you have learned ming for healthy cue under the stars – this is the the program during the class. adults, exposure way that many students ended a fl yer fl oating to cardiovascu- long week of classes. around campus. Warren Shaw, Asst. Director lar and strength On July 25, Biscayne Bay’s It is a senti- BBC Recreation training equip- Student Programming Council, ment shared by ment, dynamics along with Panther Power and Warren Shaw, of communi- the Black Student Union, pro- assistant director of campus rec- cation and leadership skills, and vided students with a fun-fi lled reation who is a key person for an exercise science refresher, ac- night of wet and wild entertain- this agenda. cording to www.netafi t.org. ment at the annual foam party. Shaw, an FIU alumnus who A written exam will be held at Ryan Lyttle, SPC President, garnered his master’s in Sports the end of the course. If passed, a was pleased with the outcome. Management in 2001, makes National Certifi cate valid for two “I expected it to be as big as it a point to address a possible years will be granted. it was,” Lyttle said. “The turn OLIVER MACDONALD/THE BEACON concern. The cost for the entire course out was awesome; the best part GOOD CLEAN FUN: FIU students having a good time at SPC’s annual “These classes are open to any will be $299 for FIU students of the party for me would have foam party. and anyone – no specifi c fi tness and staff, and up to $370 for all to be when I did my rounds at level needed. All you need is some others. 11p.m. and saw that everyone suffi cing for the entire night. “The cops cut it off at 12 on the time ahead to study the book to be A maximum of 25 people can was having a good time.” Events included water fi ghts and dot, but people weren’t ready to able apply what you have learned register, so those interested should The lawn in front of the dance-offs. leave,” Ogbourne said. during the class,” Shaw said. register sooner rather than later. Bay Vista housing complex re- Zakina Ogbourne, graphic artist SPC is currently preparing for Andrea Reynoso, the only Personal training classes are sembled a night club. Student for Campus Life and Orientation, future events in the fall, including BBC Fitness Center staff member just the tip of the iceberg of what guests from University Park thought it was a successful event. the homecoming dance and step enrolled in the program, is still NETA offers. Greek societies were even “There was a lot of people show. motivated to take the class despite “We may do other types of present, including Zeta Phi there, so it was good for new peo- They will also have a comedy her small stature. classes with them [NETA] if this Beta Sorority, Inc. , Alpha Phi ple living in housing,” Ogbourne show, a few parties and Hispanic “It’s always something that’s one does well,” Shaw said. Alpha Fraternity, Inc. , and said. “It was also a good commu- Heritage month events. been interesting to me. It’s good NETA also has Pilates instruc- Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. Other nity event, and everyone seemed “The FIU community needs to help yourself stay fi t and help tor classes, as well as Yoga and South Florida community to be having a good time. There to know that without them, none others stay fi t - also good to be group instructor training. members attended, including were a lot of things to do.” of our events can be successful,” health conscious,” said Reynoso, Shaw also revealed that it is a local high school students. Even though the party was Lyttle said. who is a sophomore double ma- desire of Campus Recreation to According to several stu- scheduled to end at midnight, For more information on up- joring in physical therapy and have a personal trainer on staff as dents, the party was well ex- revelers were disappointed that it coming campus events, call (305) athletic training. “I don’t need it it is a frequent request. ecuted and the food was tasty, ended so promptly. 919- 5280. as a job. It’s a good knowledge “It would be great for an FIU base and it’s convenient. It’s right student to be one of our personal here.” trainers,” Shaw said. Aside from convenience, So as another incentive, there Reynoso also thinks that, in to- might be employment opportuni- JOIN THE FUN! day’s world, the extra certifi cation ties available to those interested ... NOT TO MENTION THE MAYHEM looks good on a resume. that become qualifi ed. The course is accredited To fi nd out more about the by National Exercise Trainers Personal Trainer Certifi cation The Beacon is always looking for talented and dedicated individuals to join Association, which has gradu- Program, call the BBC Recreation ated over 120,000 thousand fi t- Center at (305) 919-5678 or vis- the staff. Apply in GC 210 or email kassandra.pool@fi usm.com. ness professionals since its in- it http://www.netafi t.org. Contact Us Eric Feldman Opinion Editor opinion@fi usm.com OPINION The Beacon – 4 www.fi usm.com July 30, 2008

Adherence to goals has consequences FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS A little less than a century ago, at the expense of maintaining what the RMS Titanic made the fatal we already have, notably a slew Olympics bring injustices to light mistake of believing itself invin- of degree programs within the cible in an attempt to make his- College of Education that supplies tory. FIU has a lot to learn from many teachers to the Miami-Dade JUAN CARLOS SANCHEZ boycotted the 1984 Olympics in calling for separation from Tibet, this catastrophic cruise which and Broward school districts. Staff Writer Los Angeles. but rather autonomy to save the demonstrates that stubborn deter- The $2.5 million in punitive To understand the controver- Tibet culture. Like he mentioned, mination to reach a goal can end damage must be paid to former Cultural genocide, human rights sy surrounding these games, it is “We must not develop anti-Chinese up sinking you. Several times employee Sean St. Louis after a violation and censorship. These important to know that in 1949 feelings. Whether we like it or not in recent memory, FIU has had jury ruled that racial motivations words may defi ne third world coun- Communist China invaded Tibet. we have to live side-by-side.” He to deal with image-damaging played a role in the University’s tries in Africa or Nazi Germany in Ten years later an uprising was does not support a boycott of the consequences as a result of ir- decision to not rehire St. Louis af- the 40s but surprisingly enough it crushed which sent Tibet’s spiri- Beijing Olympics since these ac- responsible expansionism, the ter his position was eliminated. is taking place in one of the fastest tual leader the Dalai Lama to exile tions could hinder negotiations most recent of which a $2.5 mil- The cut was made for changes developing countries in the world: in India, where he still remains the with China. He believes that China lion ruling against the University to the way FIU handles money, China. spiritual adviser of Tibetans. He has deserves to host the Olympics since brought by a former employee partly by creating new offi ces According to a CNN article on recently accused the Chinese gov- it is the most populous country, as who was let go from his posi- aimed at accountability, and hir- July 4, in protest to the human rights ernment of ethnic genocide against long as human rights are protected. tion in 2004 when his offi ce, the ing a Chief Financial Offi cer in violation, world leaders like Polish the Tibet people. Violent protests in Although his peaceful means are Contracts and Grants Department, the form of Vivian Sanchez. Prime Minister Donald Tusk and March of this year have claimed the admirable, a boycott of the Chinese was disbanded resulting from Despite the fact that many Czech Republic President Vaclav lives of 140 people, although the Olympics and its sponsors will send misappropriation of federal funds of the new positions were fi lled Klaus will not attend the opening Chinese government claims the fi g- a message of disdain to the Chinese within the Hemispheric Center for by Hispanics, and many of the ceremony in Beijing. On the other ures are smaller. government. Protestors see this mo- Environmental Technologies. lost jobs were previously held hand, President George W. Bush ment as the opportunity to shed light According to an August by black employees, both the announced that he will be attending China won the right to host the on the human rights violations that 2005 Miami Herald article, the Equal Employment Opportunity the event. 2008 Olympics with the condi- are taking place in China. With the HCET was a main factor in the Commission and an independent This is an embarrassment to the tion that it would improve human Olympics initiating in less than a University receiving a top rank- court-appointed arbitrator did not United States, which is the leader rights. However, it has continued month, it may be too late to change ing from the Carnegie Foundation fi nd any basis in fact for such an of the free world and human rights. to incarcerate protestors and activ- its location. Although it may be a for the Advancement of Teaching. allegation, according to University FIU graduate in Biology and Free ists. China has cracked down on diffi cult task, there are other ways to The foundation is a highly presti- President Modesto Maidique in Cuba Foundation activist John dissidents, limited the access of for- promote human rights, solutions in- gious designation, now shrouded an e-mail newsletter. This, along Suarez said “The 1936 Olympics eign and local journalist and has in- clude avoiding purchasing Chinese from controversy due to the alle- with the facts of the case, call in Nazi Germany served to legiti- creased censorship of the internet. products, especially mementos of gations of fraud stemming from into question the legitimacy of the mize the Third Reich before an The Dalai Lama has followed the Olympics. Other actions in- such actions as using grant money hefty amount awarded to St. Louis international university and helped Mahatma Gandhi’s nonviolent re- clude not watching the games and earmarked for research for other by the jury. solidify their power in Germany. sistance against the Chinese occu- boycotting sponsors of the games. expenses, such as the hiring of What is more readily apparent The 2008 Olympics in Communist piers for the past 50 years. He un- Celebrating these games will send consultants. is that the entire situation is the China threatens to do the same for derstands that through these means a message to the Chinese govern- This type of mismanagement result of FIU ignoring an iceberg the Chinese dictatorship.” To him Gandhi was successful at driving ment and the world that silencing is akin to more recent FIU em- warning, and that we do not have it is a shame for President Bush the British out of India. He has civil rights is a permissible action. barrassments such as the NCAA enough lifeboats to save us from to attend the Olympics since FDR become the symbol of Tibetan in- Boycott of the Olympics have been policy violations committed by the icy waters of this litigation. It did not attend the Nazi Olympics dependence and civil rights. In the used in the pass to keep aggressive Athletics and a general attitude is imperative that FIU appeal this and Jimmy Carter boycotted the year 1989 he won the Nobel Prize governments in check. Like the among administration which puts decision before a costly precedent 1980 Olympics in Moscow after for Peace. He has criticized violent Dalai Lama said, “Brute force, no the manifest destiny of the school, is set in future cases, and that the Soviet Union decided to invade protests and said he would quit his matter how strongly applied, can such as the College of Medicine greater care is taken in preventing Afghanistan. He kept U.S. athletes role as leader of Tibet in exile if vio- never subdue the basic human de- accreditation. Such endeavors are future debacles. home. In response, the Soviet Union lence gets out of control. He is not sire for freedom.” Biggie said it best: “Mo’ money, mo’ problems”

ERIC FELDMAN ily today. On July 20, the South Florida Sun- has risen by 40 percent in the period that its ly-hired employees are making closer and clos- Opinion Editor Sentinel published an editorial by Kristen minimum wage has been raised three times, er to what more seasoned employees earn with Lopez Eastlick, a senior policy analyst at the and research from the University of Georgia a couple of wages under their belts since the Taking up the cause of raising the minimum Employment Policies Institute, which stated which shows that minimum wage hikes hurt payroll dollars are not there to give everyone a wage is one of the biggest political ploys in his- that mandated wage hikes destroy job openings workers without a high school diploma more wage increase when the government mandates tory. What better way to show that you are a for teenagers and unskilled workers, especially than the general population - four times more, a higher minimum. man of the people than to get behind a micro- of the minority variety. to be exact. Remember, minimum wages do not increase phone and declare that you feel that your con- “One of the reasons for this drastic employ- When I started my fi rst job in high school, the standard of living for most Americans, stituents should have more money. And con- ment drought is the mandated wage hikes that the starting wage of all new hires was higher only the ones who actually make minimum sidering that in 2004 Florida voters ratifi ed an policymakers have forced down the throats than the state’s minimum wage. However, after wage, which according to statistics, is not amendment to the state constitution that raises many. According to a July 24 Sun-Sentinel minimum wage by the cost of living every year, piece, Workforce One reports that very few job we seem to be buying into this fraud. Also, July openings are for minimum wage positions.The 24 recently marked the fi rst federal minimum A higher minimum wage only affects those workers who main justifi cation for a higher minimum wage wage hike in almost ten years. is to help workers cope with the higher cost Two obvious reasons stand out as to why are actually making minimum wage. Those with a house and of living. It is ironic, then, that said cost soars minimum wage hikes do not cure poverty: A a family who are making a couple dollars more than the legal even higher when a wage hike occurs. large number of workers earning minimum minimum will not get a raise since they are already making According to economist Ben Bethune, as wage are teenagers working to pay for their reported by the Associate Press, the increase own luxuries during high school and college, more than what the benevolent government demands. in the minimum wage could push food prices rather thanbill-burdened middle-agers; and a even higher by raising the pay for agricultur- higher minimum wage only affects those work- al workers. Bethune also said that the impact ers who are actually making minimum wage. of local businesses,” said Eastlick in the arti- two subsequent increases, the company now on the economy may not be too bad, though, Those with a house and a family who are mak- cle. She cites research from the University of only pays what the state requires it to: $6.79. because increases in productivity mean that ing a couple dollars more than the legal mini- California at Irvine, which indicates that unem- Of course, new hires benefi t because they are employers can get more work done with less mum will not get a raise since they are already ployment within certain groups rises 8.5 per- getting paid more than I did three years ago, but people, keeping labor costs, and thus prices in making more than mandated. The 3-year-old cent for every 10 percent increase in minimum the fi nancial strain that these increases is put- check. So, prices will go up a little, but not too minimum wage amendment may seem like wage, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics ting on businesses is also apparent. However, much, because less people will be working. stale news, but its effects are being felt heav- which shows that Florida’s unemployment rate with each increase in the minimum wage, new- Thank you, minimum wage. Contact Us Christopher Towers Life! Editor life@fi usm.com LIFE! The Beacon – 5 www.fi usm.com July 30, 2008 Yasumicon celebrates everything anime

KASSANDRA POOL the Anything Goes Anime Club. tured free Japanese snack samples With more panels and more room If attendants want to see some ac- Staff Writer According to Junior Ben F. Badger and commercials from Japan were reservations, students and guests can tion, they might look forward to the Jr., Yasumicon’s president, the event shown. enjoy a variety of activities. Most Adrian Empire demonstration. The If you see Super Mario walking is one of the largest student events “We had prepared 100 of the events will take place in Graham club takes pride in recreating renais- around University Park, don’t look at FIU with last year’s attendance snack packs we were giving out Center rooms 140, 150, 243, the GC sance era armor and weapons and around for any green warp pipes or reaching up to 2,700 people. and nearly all of them were gone by Ballrooms and the Green Library fi ghting with each other. No need to goombas. “The 2,700 [people were] a mix- the end of the panel. The room was room 100. worry though, the members of the If he didn’t jump off your TV ture of students, alumni, communi- completely packed and everyone club fi ghts with dull weapons and in screen, that can only mean that ty members and even some people loved the commercials we armor, so no one gets hurt. Yasumicon is back for its sixth year. as far away as Tampa, Georgia and played,” said Elyse Brandon Potter is the guest of The three day anime convention even California,” Badger said. Coleman, vice presi- honor at this years Yasumicon. kicks off this Friday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. This year, the group expects any- dent of Anything Goes Potter’s credits include the voice in Gracie’s Grill. Admission for the where between 3,000 to 4,000 peo- Anime. of Shanks in Funimation’s “One fi rst event is $7 and it includes din- ple to come out for the weekend and The group began plan- Piece,” as well as Sven Volfi eld ner and musical performances by enjoy an array of entertainment and ning the event about a year in “Black Cat,” Barrett in “Glass local Fleet” and many more. He is also one of the directors from Funimation. On Saturday, Aug. 2, the Yasumicon is simply a great way to have fun. convention will be open from 11 We are a family show and encourage every- a.m. to midnight and on Sunday, Aug. 3 it will open at noon one to attend, even if you’re not into Anime and will run until 6 p.m. The event is being sponsored and video games, you will be able to have fun by Funimation, Bandai- at our convention. It’s a safe way to kick back Entertainment, Viz- Pictures, Right Stuf, ALC and relax Publishing, Tate’s Comics, Noobie Games, Monster and Ben F. Badger Jr. Full Throttle among others. President of Anime Club “Yasumicon is simply a great way to have fun. We are a artist Benjamin Bear and his wife panels. Panels are small lectures giv- ago when Yasumicon wrapped up family show and encourage ev- Jaylyn Coffi n. There will be give- en to guests explaining what various around the same time. From print- eryone to attend, even if you’re aways and prizes for the person with anime related concepts are. There ing fl yers to going to comic stores, not into Anime and video games, the best costume, and the remaining will be panels such as retro anime, the club has been heavily promot- you will be able to have fun at two days of the convention are abso- parents guide to anime, teaching in ing the event for the past month or our convention. It’s a safe way lutely free. Japan, snacks and a lot more. so in the hopes of making it bigger to kick back and relax,” Badger Yasumicon is coordinated by Last year, the snack panel fea- and better than the previous year. said. www.fi usm.com LIFE! The Beacon –July 30, 2008 6 Primetime success leads “Offi ce” star to the big screen

STEVEN MESA are a lot of actors in small roles, which re- Contributing Writer ally makes the movie more of an ensemble comedy.” After conquering primetime television Wilson and his character in The Rocker as Dwight Schrute, the sycophantic assis- share a similar goal that they both achieved: tant to the regional manager on NBC’s “The becoming a celebrity in their late thirties Offi ce,” Rainn Wilson is setting his sight’s and late forties. on the big screen. “I barely scraped by in my career and it Wilson, an Emmy-nominee, plays the picked up speed a little bit,” Wilson said. former drummer of an 80’s rock band who “With my roles in “Six Feet Under” and gets fi red before the band makes it big in The “The Offi ce,” I found myself suddenly be- Rocker, which comes to theaters Aug. 20. coming a celebrity.” Wilson was looking for something to do Wilson had some harsh words for some after last year’s hiatus from “The Offi ce” legendary rock bands like Led Zeppelin and when the script for The Rocker came to Black Sabbath, as well as many metal bands him. of the 80’s. “It has great broad comedy and, at the “I know most of the girly rockers can same time, it had a lot of heart,” Wilson said kick my ass, no matter how much mascara, in an interview with The Beacon. eyeliner, blouses and leopard prints they The Rocker is Wilson’s fi rst time as the wear,” Wilson said. “It seemed like it was lead in a motion picture and he has a great heavy metal aimed specifi cally for girls and AP PHOTO/CHRIS PIZZELLO supporting cast that includes Jeff Garlin women.” PINBALL WIZARD: Rainn Wilson takes the stage as a chracter from the musical Tommy (“Curb Your Enthusiasm,”) Will Arnett Following The Rocker, Wilson’s next role at VH1’s Rock Honors The Who. (Blades of Glory,) Jason Sudekis (“Saturday is as a college professor in the sequel to the Night Live”) and Christina Applegate 2007 summer blockbuster, Transformers: of popularity. (Juno). (Anchorman). Revenge of the Fallen. The Transformers Besides his upcoming role in the “It is a very dark comedy with a great “One thing that was great was that the role will be Wilson’s fi rst blockbuster, and Transformers sequel, Wilson has also writ- role for me in it as a down-and-out ninja liv- fi lmmakers put together the greatest comedy it may just push him past his current status ten a script called Bonzai Shadowhand for ing in the San Fernando valley in a halfway ensemble you can ask for,” he said. “There as comedy bit player and into the next level Oscar-nominated director Jason Reitman house,” Wilson said.

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RIDING HIGH Taylor’s absence gives newer players a chance

DOLPHINS, page 8 been the faces of the franchise since Dan Marino retired in 2000. season in 1972. But coming off an embarrassing They were the guys who took the podium — 1-15 season and a franchise record six straight through good times and bad — to speak for the years out of the playoffs, the Dolphins seem far team, who led some of the biggest charitable or- from making that kind of historic turnaround. ganizations in South Florida and who teammates For now, they are simply anonymous. counted on to grind out wins. Brown and running back Ricky Williams are “I’d be lying if I said it isn’t strange,” corner- the closest things Miami has to a leader. back Will Allen said of the team without Taylor But Williams has a history of fl aking out — and Thomas. “But at the same time, I’ve been in including suspensions for drug violations and an this league long enough to know that it’s a busi- early retirement — and Brown is coming off a ness and that’s the way things work.” season-ending knee injury last October. The pair Their on-fi eld contributions will be tough to might also be two of the quietest players in the replace. locker room. Taylor averaged more than a dozen sacks the “Football is the ultimate team sport and if ev- past three seasons, and Thomas was almost a eryone comes in and takes care of their business sure bet to gather at least 150 tackles a year. Now nobody really stands out,” Brown said. they have been swapped for guys who have not The new Parcells-led regime has overseen the earned a permanent locker, or even a name on the biggest organizational shake-up in decades, with back of their jersey. 45 new players among the 81-man roster when “We have guys that are working hard and

COURTESY PHOTO/AP IMAGES training camp began. they are making plays as football players,” CHAMPION: Carlos Sastre after winning the 2008 Tour de France on July 28, But the marquee trades that sent Taylor to the Crowder said. “They are going to take their spots 2008. Washington Redskins and Thomas to the Dallas but they aren’t going to replace Jason Taylor or Cowboys has left the biggest void. The duo had Zach Thomas by no regards.” Academic center adds tutors, athletes’ grades improve

ACADEMIC CENTER, page 8 NCAA bylaws state that sports programs That never happened before,” Price said. “There dent-athletes this past spring. The student-ath- must obtain at least an APR score of 900 or they is so much more help available than when I was letes posted a higher GPA (2.90) than the rest of despite the bigger staff. will face scholarship losses. For two consecu- coach.” the general student body. “It needs to be more strict about timing and tive years, the football, baseball and men’s bas- Of the student-athletes enrolled in summer As the center searches for a new Director, scheduling,” she said. “Sometimes there would ketball teams scored less than 900. 2007, 95 percent graduated. Athletic Director Pete Garcia says the revamped be one tutor for English and they would avail- As a result, those three teams will be unable All-time hits leader former FIU baseball SAAC are the main reason for the record num- able only on Mondays.” to participate in postseason play if they do not player Brian Pullin played under coach Price ber of graduates. Zarraluqui says student-athletes must turn in score at least 900 next year. If the same teams and graduated in Spring 2007. During his col- “It is evident that having the right resources a progress report weekly to their assigned tutor. do not score 900 the following year, they will be lege career, he saw the center’s progression. in place with the right people has paid dividends This is the method the tutors use to keep tabs on banned from Division I and the Football Bowl “My last year, the academic center had so for our Athletic program,” he said. “Because of their students’ performance. Subdivision. many resources,” said Pullin. “At that point I al- the commitment we have secured from every- APR Specialist Garcia is in charge of keep- Former FIU baseball head coach Danny ready knew what I was doing, but that extra help one, beginning with our student-athletes, the ing FIU’s APR scores up to par by assessing Price was at the helm for 28 years during the pe- would’ve helped me out when I was younger.” results we have accomplished are no surprise. incoming transfer students’ possible effects on riod in which the SAAC did not have the num- FIU’s initiative to bolster the center’s re- And we expect to continue to do well because APR and working alongside the SAAC. ber of resources it has today. sources produced results when the Athletics academics will never be compromised at FIU.” “They offer summer school now for athletes. program graduated the highest number of stu- Postseason experience, recruits hope to keep team a contender

SOCCER, page 8 However, the defense couldn’t sustain they were putting a lot of pressure on us. “Nobody’s happy after a loss. It was the lead in the last ten minutes. I don’t know, I guess that’s soccer. When a tough season; I mean we were ten impossible a week before. Two late goals by Todd Goddard and the whistle went, we realized we had it but minutes away from going to the NCAA The Golden Panthers lost to the Eric Burkholder, respectively, resulted in we let it go,” Caporaletti said. Tournament.” Thundering Herd during the regular sea- a devastating 3-2 loss. “We weren’t over confident; we knew Last season’s struggling offense will son by a 2-1 score on Sept. 28. The Golden Panthers lost to the they were going to come with everything be fueled by the top three scorers return- They fell short of their miracle run Hurricane in the regular season on Oct. 31 and they were pounding us for the last 30 ing and the addition of a solid recruiting in their final round against the Tulsa by a massive 6-0 deficit, but this loss was minutes that we were up and they were able class. Hurricane. felt a lot harder. to get the two goals,” Jair-Cabas said. The new players bring optimism to the After trailing 1-0, two consecutive “[The last ten minutes] were really bad. The loss was especially tough for team for the upcoming season that be- goals by senior Bruno Barbosa and Juan We really thought that we had it and it was Eketebi, as the team he guided all season gins next month with an exhibition match Guerra put FIU up 2-1. really hard because we were winning but was so close to culminating a historic run. against UNC at Chapel Hill, N.C. CLASSIFIEDS

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SERGIO BONILLA dent use and doubled the number of tutors from The APR is calculated by giving points to a Learning Specialist, an offi ce manager and the Sports Editor seven to 14. each team based on the number of players in tutoring staff. “The SAAC is the lifeline of the Athletic good academic standing and on the number of Former Director of SAAC Shirelle Jackson Student-athletes’ performance in the class- department,” players who remain no longer works at FIU and Assistant Director room from 2003-07 has lost the Athletics depart- Academic Progress in the institution. Dannielle Rivero is acting as the interim director ment a total of 17.75 scholarships the past two Rate specialist Student Athlete Academic Center President Modesto in her absence; Rivero declined to comment. years. Low academic standings have put three Monique Garcia Added Resources A. Maidique and The center’s tutors offers general and subject- programs in danger of postseason banishment said. “ Athletic Director Pete specifi c tutoring, but tutoring in the basic subjects and expulsion from Division I and the Football Garcia is one • More than tripled center’s operating Garcia were instru- like Math, English and Sciences is the SACC’s Bowl Subdivision. of the new compli- budget mental in the SAAC primary focus. Business Calculus, Statistics In order to prevent severe penalties, FIU ance offi cers hired receiving more re- and Accounting are examples of the advanced added a number of resources to the Student-ath- by FIU to help the • Increased the number of tutors from sources and oversaw courses also available for student-athletes. lete Academic Center this past year. University meet the 7 to 14 the hiring of new staff Tutors at the center include professors, grad- Along with the goal of helping student-ath- APR score need- • Purchased 20 PCs and 25 laptops members uate students and undergraduate students. letes graduate, preventing the termination of ed to meet NCAA Such a position One of the Economics tutors added during athletic programs is a new task the center must standards. The APR is the Director of Fall 2007, senior Christina Zarraluqui, says that undertake. FIU increased the center’s operating takes into account the Student Athlete there are ways the center could be more effi cient budget from $62,000 to $195,000, purchased an institution’s academic performance over the Academic Services, who is charged with man- 20 personal computers and 25 laptops for stu- previous four academic years. aging the center and supervising four advisers, ACADEMIC CENTER, page 7 THE IMPROBABLE RUN No-name Dolphins searching for star player

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The billboards line the highways in South Florida, advertising “A New Beginning” for the Miami Dolphins with photos of the fi rst- year regime of head coach Tony Sparano, vice president of football operations Bill Parcells and general manager Jeff Ireland. There isn’t a player’s face on the cover of the team’s media guide, either, or a proven leader on the fi eld. After trading away Pro Bowlers Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas in the offsea- son, the No-Name Dolphins are searching for a FERNANNO GARCIA/THE BEACON FILE PHOTO superstar. “We must not have a lot of talent if we have BREAKING LOOSE: Junior forward Juan Guerra was instrumental in the team’s postseason upsets. He was the team’s leading scorer. the GM and the head coach on a billboard,” line- backer Channing Crowder said, laughing. About 500 fans attend Dolphins training Championship hopes end in last 10 minutes camp daily, many sporting aqua and white jer- seys that are almost entirely Nos. 99 (Taylor), 54 LUCA MESSINA tories, the offense suddenly clicked as saw the team win three games was not a (Thomas) and 13 (Dan Marino). Or simply put: Staff Writer scoring goals became more of a normal complete failure as the team was fortu- men who are no longer playing for Miami. occurrence. nate enough to land a spot in the postsea- Sparano even joked at the start of training When the men’s soccer team walked The team scored just 15 goals in 18 son tournament as the No. 7 seed. camp that the fi rst time he saw the marketing off the field in Birmingham, Ala. last regular season games but scored eight Their first round match up was against campaign, he nearly drove off the road. His ros- Nov. 18, there was a strong feeling of dis- goals in three postseason contests. a No. 2 seeded Southern Methodist ter might be just as startling. appointment but at the same time, there “I think it was a problem of us not be- University team that was nationally The competition to replace Taylor now in- were reasons to stay positive and reflect ing fit in the beginning and then towards ranked during the regular season and de- cludes unproven players Charlie Anderson, on what was an improbable champion- the end we became more fit and were feated the Golden Panthers in their first Quentin Moses and Rob Ninkovich. At mid- ship finish. able to support ourselves,” said sopho- meeting 2-0 on October 20. dle linebacker, unknowns like Edmond Miles, The Golden Panthers finished the more Steven Jair-Cabas of the scoring A shocking 2-1 victory was capped off Kelvin Smith and Kelly Poppinga are vying for regular season at a 3-13-2 before pull- drought. when junior Christian Caporaletti scored Thomas’ old spot. Regardless of who earns the ing off two consecutive upset wins in When asked why the team lacked the the go-ahead goal in the 74th minute. jobs, the Dolphins are likely to lose Pro Bowl- the Conference USA Tournament before proper fitness Cabas responded, “It was “After the first game we really pumped caliber production. losing a heartbreaker to the No. 1 seeded mostly not being responsible and taking ourselves up and got ourselves on track,” “I’m not going to be Jason Taylor,” said Tulsa 3-2, a game that FIU lost in the last care of business during the summer.” Capotaletti said. Moses, who had 1.5 sacks in seven games in his 10 minutes. Eketebi agreed. The momentum certainly carried over rookie season. “Jason was Defensive Player of “It’s obviously tough to lose in the fi- “The team did not come in as fit as it into the semi-finals round as FIU defeat- the Year and probably a Hall of Famer. We’re all nals,” head coach Munga Eketebi said. should have been. We seemed to find a ed Marshall Thundering Herd 3-2 after working hard and trying to get better as a team “We had a poor season but finished way to lose and it was difficult to reverse junior Juan Guerra [who was unavailable so we can do what those guys did.” strong, and I told the guys to remember the trends early on,” he said. “During the to comment] scored in the second over- Of course, this is an organization that pro- the feeling they had when the game ended postseason our fitness level picked up and time to propel his team to the Conference duced the famous No-Name Defense that sur- and remember it when you’re training in I told the guys all year long that we were Finals, a destination that seemed almost prised the NFL with the league’s only perfect the off-season.” not as bad as our record indicates.” Besides pulling off two surprising vic- The disappointing regular season that SOCCER page 7 DOLPHINS, page 7