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This work is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections and University Archives at FIU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aP nther Press (formerly The Beacon) by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University One copy per person. Additional copies are 25 cents. Vol. 26, Issue 23 fiusm.com Friday, October 3, 2014 ROYAL TREATMENT? Students not-so-thrilled to ride stuffy limo at University

BRYAN PALACIO can be downloaded for free Asst. News Director by searching TransLoc. The [email protected] app gives students real-time access to the locations of Riding in a limo is shuttles, as well as estimated supposed to be fun, but riding wait times and alerts for in a limo that is crammed when the shuttles are near. with 25 other students for an Hernandez also explained hour-long trip in inadequate that the department will be conditions during traffic is reconvening to assess the not. state of the transportation “It’s hot in there,” system, something that said Chandrea Mercy, a is done every semester to sophomore biology major. ensure the system is running “If you sit closer to the driver, smoothly. it’s a little cooler. Further “Our office looks to back in the limo, it’s like provide the best service to having a heat stroke. It’s not the student and will continue too good of an experience.” to look at options to make the This is the dilemma many schedule and the information students face when taking available in a faster and the “shadow bus” back and more precise way,” said forth between the Modesto Hernandez. A. Maidique Campus and the The department of Biscayne Bay Campus. transportation is looking into

The shadow bus is meant Bryan Palacio/The Beacon other options to transport to be a shuttle service that Students pictured above were waiting to catch the bus that transports them between University campuses, but were met students instead of the limos, can take students from by a limo instead. The Royal Limousines are not the students’ ride of choice, yet they’re still charged for the service. but until then, students will one campus to the other in have to continue riding in between the regular Golden them this semester. Panther Express times. all-black shuttle, but it only are still charged $2.50 for the study on there either,” Mercy [email protected]. “We will continue to It’s meant to speed up lasted about two weeks into one-way trip. said. She also explained that look for better service and transportation for students, the semester before it broke Hernandez said the most Hernandez asks that all the University has designed customer service as well. but students didn’t expect to down. fair way to make up for students seeking to voice a program called Panther This is not acceptable by our get picked up in a limo. Then, the company the additional $1 million their opinions, whether good Trac, with an accompanying standards,” said Hernandez. “The limo wasn’t started using the limo as a contract for the shuttles – of or bad, do so by emailing phone application, which something we intended to replacement, and students which the University covers provide on a regular basis,” don’t like the inconvenience half the cost – is to charge the said Lissette Hernandez, of the ride. students that use the service, director of Parking and “I told [the driver] about as opposed to adding to the Transportation. “It just the ride, and that it’s pretty already rising cost of fees. Charred croissant causes happened that they sent that bumpy,” said Mercy. “He Students aren’t getting one because the other shuttle said if you sit on the side what they pay for. broke down.” closer to the front, then you Unlike the shuttle service, chaos on campus Royal Limousines is the get a ‘good seat,’ so I guess the limo is not equipped with owner of that limo and is he knows, as well.” Wi-Fi or a way for students the company contracted by After attempts were made to pay using their FIU One the University to help run to contact Royal Limousines Card. Instead, students write additional shuttles to keep owner Alberto Perera, he did down their information and up with the extra demand not comment by press time. are subsequently charged by of students. They were To add insult to injury, the school. originally providing a large students that take the limo “There’s no space to Distance learning fee to decrease in the future

KRONO LESCANO to the development and FIU Online, said that these Contributing Writer delivery of the distance were matters of “grey [email protected] learning course, thus areas.” breaking the state statute. The same audit also FIU Online’s distance Dean of University revealed that 67 percent learning fee violated College, Joyce Elam, said of the fee money tested Patrick Chalvire/The Beacon Florida statute in 2012, it won’t happen again. within FIU Online had Students were forced to evacuate the Green Library after the building’s fire alarm rang. and now the University is This violation was no benefit to any of its working to fix things. proved true last year programs. FIUSM STAFF evacuate the library. University Police Chief The distance learning when auditors concluded Now, almost a year [email protected] The fire alarm went off in Alexander Casas later fee — the additional that the $53.33 per credit after the audit, there is a the Green Library at 10:50 confirmed that there was no fee students are charged hour fee could be reduced new policy in place to help A burnt Starbucks a.m. on Oct. 1. Students, actual fire inside the library. for online courses — if revenue was spent in rid of the “grey areas” croissant caused a ruckus on faculty and staff were ushered Casa confirmed what set exceeded additional costs compliance with statute according to Elam. campus Wednesday, when out of the building and were the fire alarm off was a burnt of the services provided, and policy. the fire alarm went off and not allowed into the main area croissant. which are attributable Elam, who manages SEE ONLINE, PAGE 2 students and faculty had to of the library’s breezeway. 2 The Beacon – Weekday, Month ##, 20## NEWS fiusm.com NATION & WORLD University mourns the BRIEFS

FBI: Former college student History chair’s passing threatened to blow up dorms, kill CAMILA FERNANDEZ to defeat fascism abroad,” he said. “He was one of my best friends,” students Asst. News Director A communist, Kaminsky went said Darden Pyron, a history [email protected] to Czechoslovakia to live under its professor. A Chicago man sent a series of letters claiming he was going to bomb buildings at Southern Illi- communist regime. Pyron described him as fierce, nois University at Carbondale, threatening to shoot Five months short of his 90th However, his political willful and confrontational. staff and rape, kill and decapitate students if he birthday, professor emeritus Howard engagements to Marxism changed “He led the fight to allow us to didn’t receive $50 million, according to federal court Kaminsky, has passed away. with his opposition to the Vietnam enroll freshmen and sophomores. documents. Since 1972, Kaminsky played War and his political allegiance to That changed the entire nature of the Derrick Dawon Burns, 21, was caught after he an important role in making FIU a President Reagan in the last 30 years, University,” said Pyron. made anonymous calls to the FBI and SIU police this four-year university, according to a said Wartzok. Pyron said he spoke over 20 summer claiming he had spoken to someone named memorandum by Provost Emeritus Also, he is a nationally different languages, loved the ocean “Big Russ” in a Carbondale bar who said he had Douglas Wartzok. distinguished medieval scholar who and that he enjoyed being a part of raped and killed people, according to an FBI affidavit. Professor and Chair of the earned a Ph.D. from the University of FIU. Department of History Kaminsky Chicago and who was also a notable “He found a place...that was very Man who plunged to death on held a unique perspective about history professor at the University of congenial to him.” cruise ship wanted to see Miami history close to his heart. Washington. The History Department will host According to Wartzok, he served Apart from his contributions a memorial service on Monday, Oct. sunrise in the U.S. Army in 1942 during to the University and his country, 6, at 3:30 p.m., in the Green Library, World War II at 18 years old. Kaminsky also played an important room 220. Miami-Dade police named Kendall Wernet, “[He] enlisted full of enthusiasm part in the lives of his colleagues. 20, as the man who climbed the forward mast of the Carnival Ecstasy at PortMiami to see the sunrise over Miami and fell about 20 feet onto the deck. Wernet, a student, was on the cruise, along with 130 of Distance learning issues solved his colleagues, as a reward for being among the top achievers of Student Painters, the painting company he worked for. According to Steve Acorn, owner of the company, the radar with new policy in effect dish suddenly started to rotate, knocking him off onto the running track on the deck. ONLINE, PAGE 1 This policy informs Protests overshadow China’s the different colleges and schools within the National Day ceremonies in Hong University about how they By having this very well-defined template, it’s very clear what Kong can spend the fee money they’re planning to spend the money on. I think we have much and requires them to first tighter controls on [the spending]. Denouncing Beijing-backed dignitaries and comply with a budget continuing their street demonstrations, democracy before they receive any of protesters overshadowed ceremonies in Hong Kong the revenue. Joyce Elam on Wednesday marking the 65th anniversary of the Dean founding of Communist China. “Step down!” a group This budget is to be of youths shouted out as the territory’s top official, submitted to FIU Online University College Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, appeared at an 8 at the beginning of each a.m. flag-raising ceremony alongside Victoria Harbor. year and it should detail Others turned their backs and crossed their arms in what they plan to spend a petition was started students that the $53.33 freshman political science defiance but otherwise did not disrupt the -proceed their distance learning by recent alum Daniel fee would decrease. major at UF said, “I haven’t ings. By midafternoon, tens of thousands of people _ fee dollars on. At the end Herrero to try and get rid “I can’t tell you when, taken online classes yet, perhaps more than 100,000 _ were again flowing into of the year, they are then of more than just the “grey but there is a downward but if UF charged that main roadways stretching from the city’s financial given an annual report that areas.” Within the time trajectory,” Elam said. much, I would look to take district, Central, east toward Causeway Bay where compares their projected frame that the petition Elam said that both the classes in person.” the government was staging a sparsely attended offi- spending to their actual was open, he gathered 209 the economy and the The one thing Elam cial celebration of China’s National Day in Victoria Park. costs. signatures, but was unable demand for distance continues to guarantee to “By having this very to succeed in removing the learning are factors in the students is, “It will never well-defined template, it’s distance learning fee. fee decreasing; the more go up — I’m 100 percent very clear what they’re After attempting to students enroll online, certain,” she said. planning to spend the contact Herrero, he was the more the school can Elam said that the money on,” said Elam. unavailable to comment spread fixed costs across. only thing that would “I think we have much by press time. Compared to other cause the fee to go up is a tighter controls on [the “We need the fee in universities, FIU has one sudden plummet of online spending].” order to offer students of the most expensive students. If this were to Finding a solution to the convenience of online online fees. For example, happen, a large amount EDITORIAL BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION these spending issues is courses,” Elam previously the of fixed costs would exist Editor in Chief Modesto Maidique Campus: one thing, but students last told Student Media. currently has a distance with fewer students to pay GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Junette Reyes year tried to eliminate the Although cutting the learning fee of $29.43 for them. (305) 348-2709 fee altogether. fee completely from FIU per credit hour for “You know, it is a [email protected] BBC Managing Editor After the audit Online is not a plausible undergraduates. process, but it is going to Sofia Galiano Biscayne Bay Campus information was released, approach, Elam did assure Ricardo Arana, a go down,” said Elam. 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Maria Lorenzino funded by student and services fees that are or take glass bottles or containers. be going at 15 mph. space reservation form. appropriated by Student Government. Legal drinking age will be enforced, “Planning ahead and observing according to an e-mail sent by the these rules will ensure that you have Contact Us Diego Saldaña-Rojas Opinion Director [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 3 fiusm.com Friday, October 3, 2014 Can people blindly trust the police? NADINE RODRIGUEZ the actual trial is going on now, the expected date for a sword. Three factors come into play in this incident that Staff Writer verdict from the grand jury is not until January 2015. proves its injustice. First, the sword that Darrien Hunt was [email protected] This incident was prominent in social media due to the carrying was an edged fake replica of a katana, a Japanese apparent racial profiling involved and the resemblance to sword. Second, even if Hunt’s sword had been real, it is The police forces of each state are supposedly symbols Trayvon Martin’s death back in 2012, in which another legal to publicly carry a sword under Utah’s open-carry of safety and justice for all. People of all ages and ethnic- young black male was shot. law. Third, a private autopsy, according to Hunt’s family, ities should be looking towards their local officers to Another reason that this incident was such a large revealed that he was shot several times in the back. resolve any issues they have. Yet, recently, it has been event in media was the fact that an impressive amount Countless of other cases featuring racial profiling and proven time and time again that some officers are failing of protestors began to speak out against the injustice. injustice have sprung up over the last few years, including to do this. Although it got out of hand quickly due to some protes- John Crawford III, a black male who died after being shot Police brutality has alarmingly increased over the tors shoplifting, the police responded too harshly. Police for carrying a BB gun at Walmart, and Michael Cho, an last few years, the symbol of safety and justice slowly officers attempted to gain control first through curfew, Asian male shot down in California back in 2008 within turning into that of a potential enemy to rights, including then by tear gas. Soon, there were reported incidents of 41 seconds of encountering the police. He was suspected life. According to The National Police Misconduct Statis- police bringing out tear gas before curfew began. Chil- of vandalism and cornered behind a liquor store. tics and Reporting Project (NPMSRP), from April 2009 to dren were also reported to have been involved when the The above mentioned were only a selected few of the June 2010 there have been 5,986 reports of misconduct, gas was being dispersed. Rights were treaded upon, with cases that have continuously kept springing up in this 382 fatalities linked to misconduct, and over $300 million some officers bringing journalists from The Huffington country in a recent epidemic. The question is, how do we has been spent in settlements and judgements. Post and The Washington Post under custody. fix this dilemma, if those whom we go to when we are in One incident that is still apparent in the media and in An even more recent incident that occurred was Darrien dire need, are the ones turning their guns towards us? Who people’s hearts is Mike Brown’s death. Mike Brown was Hunt’s death on Sept. 10, 2014. Hunt was a 22-year-old can trust the police? It seems that in order to be on the side an unarmed 18-year-old black male who was shot down black male who was supposedly shot due to reported of justice and safety, one has to be a specific skin color, on August 9, 2014, by Officer Darren Wilson. Although calls to the police of a suspicious individual carrying a and fit a certain appearance. Society on climate change: ‘whoops, my bad’

JEFFREY PIERRE etched into my brain, whether I like it or not. saw people from all around the world coming humanity is facing an existential threat.” Staff Writer I tend to have a just-do-it-tomorrow attitude, together to make a point: climate change is real The following few days, however, news- [email protected] so my father will always have a job as an unof- and we need to deal with it now. papers were filled with words like “plans” and ficial consultant. For the most part, I get it— At the UN Summit in New York on Tuesday, “talks,” and days after that, the world moved on. My father is a middle-aged Haitian man you can prevent tomorrow’s doom with today’s Sept 23, Mayor Bill de Blasio even warned The oil companies kept producing and the world who speaks mainly in parables and foreshad- discipline. against the “reckless way in which we live.” continued down a path of unknown peril. owing suggestions. “Everything is fine now, but I think it’s time that these teachings have In the presence of former Vice President Al Politicians can’t run away from the idea that wait until tomorrow comes and you have to take moved on to bigger fish like world leaders and Gore, the United Nations secretary general and global warming is real (well, technically they the wheel.” Those words, or some variation, are congress; especially after last week, where I hollywood celebrities, he added that “we know can, but they’d be foolish to do so). Just like everything in the 24-hour news cycle modern day world, climate change had a SMASH BROTHERS short shelf life. It always has. This wasn’t the first time people from around the world got together to discuss climate change. This also wasn’t the first time that we walked away from a conference or gathering designed to help solve our problems, still not knowing what our exit strategy will be.

The oil companies aren’t budging and the politicians, who set regulations and can enact laws, are only doing so much – if nothing at all.

The oil companies aren’t budging and the politicians, who set regulations and can enact laws, are only doing so much— if nothing at all. I think in order to understand the complexity of climate change and the slow train coming, you need to think about that young, short-sighted adolescent boy, who believes only in the now. It’s humorous, but it really shows how foolish we’ve become as people. Everything is fine now, more or less, but wait until tomorrow comes and you — most likely your kids — have to take the wheel. That day, the world will say something that I’ve said so many times:

Rachel Klein/The Beacon “Whoops, my bad.”

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College of Medicine to host A look inside the male modeling HELPING HANDS Annual Mammography Art industry with David James FASHION & STYLE David James, 38, has spent “I wanted to travel and I wanted the boils down to an average of $9.02 per hour, not Initiative with Frost Museum the past 20 years of his life flexibility of lifestyle.” much more than minimum wage. working as a male model. James booked campaigns and walked the The modeling industry is one of the most MARIA GIL medical help for uninsured, breast cancer. “So, it’s 2001 and I’m runway for Etro, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph competitive industries—and the number of Staff Writer underinsured or undocumented The committee of the MAI is watching Zoolander with my Lauren, and so on. He had the opportunity to fly models is continuing to grow. The workforce [email protected] women in Miami-Dade. aware FIU students are unlikely to parents, and my father, who to Paris, Milan, and London for photo shoots. is supposed to increase by 15 percent by Of course, the visual of strength participate in the art auction, which is kind of warming up to me His parents were not as thrilled as you may 2022. That means more hopefuls, but less job FIU’s College of Medicine varies from person to person, is why affordable items such as REBEKAH KEIDA modeling, looks at me and says, suspect. opportunities. will be hosting their Annual especially the visual representation restaurant certificates are going to ‘This is your life? This is what “[Modeling] was a sore point. My dad “There are not as many gigs for men as there ‘Mammography Art Initiative’ Art of strength in women with breast be auctioned at reasonable prices. you do?’” wanted me to become a lawyer like he was.” are women. Just look at it from a retailer’s Show and Auction at the Frost cancer. Laura Flores, second year Anyone who wishes to be part The tragic gasoline fight scene just occurred James is happy to say that after 20 years of perspective. Men buy less than women,” says Art Museum on Oct. 11 from 5 medical student at the college of of the MAI Art Show has a chance, and Derek Zoolander is crying over losing his modeling, his family finally “gets it.” He says Jared Sugarman, owner of Model Machine, an to 8 p.m. University students and medicine and Logistics Director for entries are going to be allowed male model roommates in the blaze. it helps to be successful. For instance, he just agency that has been booking male and female renowned artists alike will have the of the MAI, states that the art until 1 p.m., Oct. 9. “I said, ‘Well, you know, part of it is true, landed a Screen Actors Guild Home Depot models since 2008. opportunity to exhibit their work. pieces submitted so far are, “quite Sidenote: Flores and Castillo Dad. They do have model apartments with bunk commercial that will run for the next two years A study by IBISWorld in 2013 cites reduced The focus will be raising empowering.” want students to be aware that beds, but we don’t fight with gasoline. And I am in North and South America. But booking a big advertising expenditure as the effect of the awareness and funds for breast Alongside these amazing if they know a under/uninsured not a merman, you know?’” job doesn’t happen everyday. 2009 recession. cancer. artists, a very special guest will be women over 40 who needs a In 1992, James entered the world of modeling “People think you make so much money as a “I am not sure I would become a male model With over 600,000 uninsured attending the Art Show. Joe Greer mammogram, to please contact model and, yeah, if you are working, then you unless I was a really famous one. Even then. Jasmine Romero/The Beacon residents in Miami-Dade County will be at the event as a special [email protected] or jmaci009@ make money, but no one ever factors in all of Only maybe,” ponders Sugarman. alone, raising money for free guest and speaker. Greer is the fiu.edu. Whether it is friend, a those hours that you are on castings that are The average modeling career only lasts A banner filled with student handprints sits on a table during the Empathy Experience event. Pi mammograms for these women is assistant dean of Academic Affairs sister, a daughter, a wife, a mother, Kappa Phi’s Push America campaign has been renamed The Ability Experience. The University’s essential. It is even more crucial and Chair of the Department of a woman’s life can be saved. chapter named its own event “The Empathy Experience.” The event was a fundraiser for children for women who are undocumented, Humanities, Health and Society with disabilities, held in the GC Pit on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Those who donated money got to because they may not acquire at the Herbert Wertheim College *Statistics retrieved from www. place a hand print on the banner shown above. medical attention out of fear of of Medicine and was awarded the accessproject.org, excluding deportation. Presidential Medal of Freedom in undocumented individuals The Mammography Art 2009. Initiative was able to provide 80 Carolyn Runowicz will also be free mammograms in 2013, but attending the Art Show to share also wishes to expand their services her story as a cancer survivor and to biopsies, pap smears and further educate the attendees more about Alex Cox’s ‘Repo Man:’ a true cult classic, but GOOD VIBRATIONS Infographics provided by Rebekah Keida/The Beacon recognized by few

These graphs compare the salaries, average CULT CLASSICS Why is it that more people at are science fiction films, with a mysterious Tommy Chung/The Beacon hourly incomes and number of jobs available don’t know about writer/ and otherworldly force being a highly sought between models, financial analysts and those David James, 38, who has spent the past 20 director Alex Cox’s 1984 debut vehicle that is much more than is appears to be. in the journalism field. The interactive info- years of his life working as a male model poses “Repo Man?” The comedy of the film relies as much on graphic is available on fiusm.com. for a quick photo. Is it due to its stature as a satirical elements as it does on the delivery of cult classic? Is it because its not paid. I equate it to being a door-to-door two to three years. Yet there is a sweet spot plot about an extra-terrestrial at 18, beginning his sophomore year at Boston salesman, who only gets paid when they sell for men in their 30s and 40s. Statistical RAFAEL ABREU ’64 Chevy Malibu is too silly College. the product. You walk around to 20 houses and breakdowns of request castings for national or bizarre? Is it because the “My sister suggested it. I did some pictures then, finally, you sell a vacuum cleaner and you print advertisements in New York City found film has something to say about then-President The film mixes genres, ultimately and I got with an agency. It was very part-time get paid, but no one cares that you walked to 20 that 39-year-olds are the most coveted for jobs. Reagan’s foreign and domestic policies? becoming unlike any film that’s “Repo Man” stars Harry Dean Stanton and for me.” houses for two days, you know?” This is great news for James who has no ever been put to celluloid. It works Emilio Estevez as Bud and Otto. Otto is a repo After four years of a top-tier education, The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states plans to stop modeling anytime soon. as a punk film, since it uses punk James decided to move to Europe to model that the average pay for models—for men and “I made my choice and I’m doing well. I man and a suburban punk, who Bud takes under music for the soundtrack and also full-time. women— was $18,750 per year in 2012. That have a good life.” his wing. The film chronicles their misadventures, as showcases aspects of the punk well as the adventures featuring the other repo culture at the time. men and an “agency” that’s looking for the Malibu. All of these different characters and events don’t at all feel random or out-of-place; instead, they all feel like they belong, and could only its main cast. Virtually everyone in the film ever belong, in this film’s world. treats many of the featured events and things Top : President Mark B. The film’s story follows these different as if they were nothing to write home about, Rosenberg and his wife Ro- threads and manages to make them all connect resulting in their deadpan nature. salie socialize at the Faculty via other characters and the Malibu; they also Otto might be one of the only people in the Convocation Concert cock- help flesh out and poke fun at the world they film who seem to recognize when things are tail on Wednesday, Oct. 1. inhabit. crazy or exciting. “Wow! That was intense!” he The film mixes genres, ultimately becoming says, with Bud replying “Repo man’s always Right : Darwin Aquino con- unlike any film that’s ever been put to celluloid. intense.” ducts the FIU Symphony Or- It works as a punk film, since it uses punk music You don’t have to be into punk, sci-fi or Los chestra. for the soundtrack and also showcases aspects Angeles to watch, love and appreciate “Repo of the punk culture at the time. Man.” The film is so incredibly watchable, Left : French horn players The film’s main theme by Iggy Pop (which quotable and hilarious that I’m not surprised Kevin Segura (left) and Rich- starts off the film with a stellar main title that it has garnered such a cult following. ard Bayes (right) play Violin sequence) is fantastic, as are so many of the I am, however, both surprised and lividly Concerto in D Major, Opus other songs off the soundtrack (which, at first, frustrated by how people confuse it with a 77, composed by Johannes was more popular and known then the film couple other films, not even being aware that a Brahms. itself). film called “Repo Man” exists. The film also mixes with the science In any case, I hope that you, reader, are aware Far right : Timpani player fiction genre, dealing with aliens and general 1984’s “Repo Man” comes with my highest Christian Cruz-Vargas follows weirdness. recommendation. his music sheets while per- Among the many things this film pokes fun forming Overture to Candide. Contact Us Jahrel Francis Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 6 fiusm.com Friday, October 3, 2014

SOCCER Cross-town rivals duel this weekend at FAU JAMES PROFETTO by their opponents after scoring early. Staff Writer “We’re confident about ourselves,” said [email protected] senior forward Ashleigh Shim. “We just have to put [the game] away a little bit earlier.” “Every single game is a game that you The Panthers may be able to find that spark have to battle,” said women’s soccer Head in the second halves that they’re looking for Coach Thomas Chestnutt. against a FAU team that is outscored by That’s the tone of the locker room after the opponents 13-12. While not a big margin, the first weekend of Conference-USA matches Owls are allowing a shooting percentage of for the Panthers. Chestnutt’s team began their 96 percent for opposing teams. The Panthers conference schedule with Old Dominion are shooting 94% on the season. University and University of Those ingredients can produce savory at Charlotte with a respective win and a loss. goals that Chestnutt will look for his team to The 1-1 conference record holds the capitalize on. Panthers at the seventh spot, with their next “We’ve gotta be prepared,” said Chest- opponent settling right underneath them, nutt. “They’re gonna be ready. For [FAU], at number eight. Florida Atlantic Univer- it’s a huge game. For us, it’s another game, sity (6-5-1, 1-1) sees the Panthers on Friday, but it’s another conference game.” Oct. 3. The Owls are not unfamiliar with FAU brings to the match two high-volume this Miami team, as they’ve shared a long scorers, each with three goals this year: Claire history, the most recent match being in the Emslie and Hildur Hauksdottir. Brian Trujillo/The Beacon 2013 season, where the Panthers won 1-0 in That serves as an interesting counter to Junior midfielder Scarlet Montoya tries to get the ball away from UNCC defender/ Boca Raton. the duo of Shim and redshirt senior forward forward Cannon Clough on Sunday, Sept. 28, where FIU lost 1-2. The Panthers will Both teams are coming off disappointing Chelsea Leiva (combined nine goals). play against Florida Atlantic University on Oct.3 losses. In FAU’s case, they lost to a weak Old The cross-town match will likely favor the Dominion team—a team that was handled Panthers’ defense, as they are tied for second 2-1 here, in Miami. The Panthers lost to a in the C-USA in shutouts with five. gaps and our movement is synchronized… at Birmingham, Charlotte team that was beaten by the Owls Defenders Sara Stewart, Nikki Rios and [Those are] just some of the things we’re Middle Tennessee University). 1-0 this season. Marie Egan have been three players that are trying to shore up in the back.” “We do a really good job of possessing the Goals in first halves have been a common continuing to impress as they strengthen the The Panthers have not played a road game ball in the first half,” said Shim. “If we can trend for the Panthers this year. In the first 45 iron curtain against opposing teams’ pressure. since Aug. 31, but are no strangers to success look to do that against FAU and keep a cool minutes, the back of the net has been found Something about the defense assistant away from home. head, I think we’ll be fine.” eight times, versus four times in the second coach Kyle Schroeder touched on before Their 2-1 away record during non-confer- The Panthers play under the Friday night half. What needs to improve for the Panthers conference play began, was this: “We’ve ence matches this season provides confidence lights in Boca Raton against FAU, 7 p.m., is their ability to contain the pressure applied been trying to make sure we’re covering the for the upcoming three-game road trip (FAU, Oct. 3. Panthers travel to New Mexico for conference game versus ranked Lobos

ALEJANDRO SOLANO Mexico Lobos. Before the 3-2 Association rankings is possible, Staff Writer loss to the No. 17 ranked Blazers but one would have to scroll down Scouting the Lobos Captain Leads the Charge [email protected] Sept. 27 FIU was 2-0 against teams the rankings page much longer, as who were ranked nationally in the they are placed just under Villa- Just like FIU, the Lobos fell If the Panthers would like to After falling in their Confer- NCAA standings. nova University and above Marist in their conference opener to return from New Mexico with a ence-USA opener in a close Coming into this contest on Oct. College No. 103. University of North Carolina at win, the team will look to their match to University of Alabama 4, the Panthers will have a chance Head Coach Scott Calabrese Charlotte after two late goals captain senior striker Quentin at Birmingham, the Panthers will to push their record against ranked and his team will look to improve were scored on them, ruining Albrecht, to continue playing at the have a chance to get back to their teams to 3-1, facing off against the that ranking by defeating the Lobos their chances at a perfect confer- performance as in recent outings. winning ways when they travel to now No. 23 ranked Lobos. who enter the match sporting a ence record. Albrecht has scored of five goals Albuquerque, New Mexico to face To see Panthers (3-4-1, 0-1-0) 5-2-1, 0-1-0 record thus far this Before falling to Charlotte, the this season, leading the Panthers in off against the University of New in the National Collegiate Athletic season. Lobos found themselves ranked at goals scored and is coming off of No. 5 in the nation. back-to-back multi-goal games. There is no doubt that the The German native scored two Lobos will come out seeking goals in the team’s win over Florida vengeance against the Panthers Gulf Coast University and also after falling almost 20 spots in found the back of the net twice in the rankings and are now in the the game against UAB despite the bottom half of the conference loss. table. Albrecht also leads the Panthers This New Mexico team in total points recorded with (10). features 16 players returning The next best points scorer has from their unbelievable season been sophomore defender, Marvin last year, where the Lobos made Hezel, who has recorded 3 total it all the way to the Final Four points for the team this season before losing to Notre Dame, 2-0, after tallying a goal and an assist in the eventual champions of the his eight games played. The game tournament. against the Lobos will be played The team also features six at 9 p.m. in Albuquerque, New players on their roster who have Mexico. represented their country on the After returning from New national stage, including USA, Mexico, the Panthers will host Canada, New Zealand, Costa Rica another conference opponent on and Jamaica. Oct. 8th when the University of Both the Panthers and the Gamecocks travel Maria Lorenzino/The Beacon Lobos will seek to get to a .500 down south to Miami. The gamåe Junior midfielder Daniel Gonzalez fights for the ball against the University of Alabama at Birmingham conference record with the win against the Gamecocks is set for a players on Sept. 27. The Panthers will face the Lobos in New Mexico on Oct. 4. friday night in Albuquerque. 7:30 p.m. start. fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Friday, October 3, 2014 7

CROSS COUNTRY Cross country looking to best their best DAVID DRUCKER Contributing Writer 8-kilometers, with an average of 27:41.50. Other times for the men who partici- time this season and ran a 22:09.08. Like [email protected] Freshman Ronny Greenup led the way with pated in Gainesville includes junior Eli Montiel’s time, this new 2014 best beat her a time of 25:33.86, a mark good enough Monzon’s 27:57.52, freshman Andres old one by nearly a minute. for 31st place out of 264 total contestants Magliano’s 28:06.28, and freshman Leonel Also participating was sophomore The men and women’s cross country in the 8K. This was Greenup’s second Pozo’s 30:06.89. Adrienne Gerzeny, who ran a 21:15.60 – teams will travel to Orlando, Florida, this consecutive finish in the 25-minute range. The women’s cross country team a 2014 best. weekend for the 19th Annual Disney Cross Head Coach Ryan Heberling stated that managed to capture a rare achievement A pattern of consistent improvement is Country Classic, looking to build upon the he is looking forward to Greenup going in Gainesville; all four of the women obvious among the women runners, and strong performances made in Gainesville. sub-25 soon, and this weekend’s event will recorded 2014 bests for the 5K. all should be expected to continue to beat Though ESPN Wide World of Sports give Greenup another opportunity to do so. Senior Catherine Ventura claimed their old times in Orlando. Complex encourages athletes and their Also cracking the top 100, was junior the best time and her best for 2014 with The Disney Cross Country Classic is families to enjoy The Walt Disney Compa- Daniel Puentes with a time of 26:42.93, 19:50.11, putting her at 128th place. a chance for the men and women to stack ny’s other amenities, the Panthers will putting him in 83rd place. The Hollywood Sophomore Isolada Montiel was close themselves up against the best in the focus on building upon the improvements native made a vast improvement over his behind with a time of 20:17.94. This nation and have fun while doing so. If the made two weeks ago, at the Mountain Dew time at the University of Central Florida became Montiel’s best personal time as men and women can keep up their trend of Invitational, where many Southeastern Invitational, where he finished in 29:01.37. well, beating her old mark by nearly a improvement, Panther fans should look for Conference programs were present. Panther cross country fans should minute. a new slew of 2014 bests out of this week- The men placed 8th out of 13 total expect Puentes to continue to improve and Sophomore Brittany Wasserback end’s run. NCAA Division I teams competing in the notch his best time of 2014 this weekend. competed with the team for the second CLUB SPORTS Rugby beats the Knights and target Owls VERONIKA QUISPE increasing in popularity; defeated the Seminoles Contributing Writer in result 14 new players in one game and lost the [email protected] have signed up to chal- other. For the past couple lenge themselves with of seasons these two teams The FIU men’s rugby the team that took second have battled for the two team has started their in the Southern Indepen- spots at the SIRC, whoever season off stronger than dent Rugby Conference wins the conference gets a ever as they shut-down championship last season. spot in nationals. the two time Florida Cup However they’re not all According to Rugby defending champs, Univer- rookies to the game. Florida Union, the Panthers sity of Central Florida on Six of them have had hold the number two spot Saturday, Sept. 20. prior rugby experience after Florida Atlantic Junior rookie Nicolas from Chile, Argentina and University. The Owls have Daniel scored two tries the Miami Rugby associa- five points because of a against the Knights; Sopho- tion. Some B side players bonus point, and FIU is more Santiago Laphitzondo have also stepped up and second at four points. also scored. Sophomore have taken some of the The SIRC conference Mateo Velazquez kicked missing spots. has decided to split their two conversions for two The additions to the games throughout the fall points each and a penalty rosters have created nice and spring season. Veronika Quispe/The Beacon which is three points, room for adaptability in So now the team must finally giving the Panthers FIU second row Santiago Laphitzondo (right) takes the ball away from a UCF player any position needed on the face the challenge of both a 22-10 victory. at the game on Sept. 20. FIU won the game 22-10, and will play FGCU at home field. the SIRC conference and “It felt great, being out on Oct.11. “The game plan for this Florida Cup during one on the field with guys who season to win the close season. have put so much work I would enjoy doing and defense held them down “I believe this is the games is, to start quick and For the SIRC it’s a fight into the game, and to top a I was right, I’m having a at 10. The Panthers will toughest, strongest and put points on the board and to see who faces the top two proven team felt incredible. great time.” continue to work on defense most complete team we play shut down defense,” teams of the North. For the I was fortunate to be in the This was a huge win to capture the number one have had because we don’t says Gilbert. Florida Cup the top four right place,” Daniel said. for the University as UCF spot in the conference. have any week spots on the The team will also teams go to the champion- Daniel was able to score is known for being one of The rugby panthers field,” Gilbert said. have a tough battle against ship in Nov. The Panthers a try off a pass from the the toughest contenders, in also won their preseason The game of rugby is Florida State University on will take on FAU on Oct. 4. new starting scrum half anyone’s schedule, since game in Key West, 12-7. definitely growing and Oct. 25. Last season they Federico Torres-Garcia. they average 50 points per Forwards’ captain, junior Torres-Garcia said, “I game. Christopher Ariera scored realized this was something However the Panthers’ a try for five points and freshman Tomas Velazquez STREAK BREAK Live, Learn, and Work scored another. Velazquez with a Community Overseas. kicked the conversion for two points. Take charge of your future while making a real impact The Panthers have a as a Peace Corps Volunteer. tough back to back schedule yet they are confident this is Learn a new language and get the cross- their best team yet. cultural & technical skills to create projects The team was six men in your community. short for this season. Senior Make a difference overseas and return home with the experience and global perspective to Agustin Laphitzondo, one stand out in a competitive job market. of their key players and Paid travel, vacation time, living stipends, backs captain, suffered an and full medical benefits are inluded with injury during practice. Peace Corps service. The injury is causing him You could be making a difference to be on the sidelines until overseas by this time next year. December. For the mean-

Submit an online application NOW to be while,Mateo Velazquez has considered for programs departing in 2015! stepped up to take his place View current openings at www.peacecorps.gov/apply for the remainder of the season. Carl Fredrick-Francois/The Beacon For more information contact our regional recruiter Steve Hunsicker Despite these shortages Email: [email protected]| Phone: (305) 979-3066 senior captain Kyle Gilbert Senior outside hitter/rightside hitter Martyna Gluchowicz spikes the ball at the game Like us on Facebook: PeaceCorpsSERO Follow us on Twitter: PeaceCorpsUTK remains hopeful for this against FAU on Sept. 17. The Panthers play Western Kentucky University on Oct. 3. season. Contact Us Sofia Galiano BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Friday, October 3, 2014 A fiusm.com B RUNNING DIRTY The Benjamin Dash course is set, Panthers are ready to go TOP: Here is the second SOFIA GALIANO Designer of the obstacle, Doug Whitaker, maze, adjacent to the BBC Managing Editor said it took nearly five days to build off-site, Royal Caribbean con- [email protected] then transport to campus and reassemble. struction site, where dash- “We’re gonna make sure we do it first,” said ers will have to crawl The obstacle course with mud pits, water Samper. through on all fours. slides and wooden walls has been placed and He said final touches of all obstacles and a tested before Panthers and the community dash test run of the course will be done by Benjamin MIDDLE RIGHT: The for cash. Dash and University staff prior to the day of the quarter pipe, one located Obstacles for the Benjamin Dash, a charity event to ensure it is safe for runners. near Bay Vista Housing, mud run partnering with FIU Biscayne Bay According to Martinez, about 300 was the Campus Recreation, were constructed and participants registered through the Benjamin hardest placed along the course during the week before Dash website. to build the run taking place Saturday, Oct. 4. But Martinez said he expected a surge of and pos- Tomorrow morning at 8 a.m., about 40 registrants the day before the event through sites sibly the University students and staff members will join such as LivingSocial and Rush49.com, where hardest hundreds of locals in a nearly 3-mile long run he said the majority of people sign up. obstacle surrounding BBC, for a chance to win cash and For University students and staff, packet to climb. either keep it or donate to charity. pickup will be held today, Friday, Oct. 3 in the Sofia Galiano/ Dashers can donate their earnings to local BBC Rec Center between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The Beacon nonprofits such as The Humane Society All participants will receive dog tags of Greater Miami and Voices for Children courtesy of the Benjamin Dash and water bottles Foundation, or to student organizations like FIU on behalf of the BBC Rec Center. Alternative Breaks and the FIU Triathlon Club. Students and staff must bring their FIU Over 15 obstacles will be spread along the OneCard to receive their packets, or they must course, as will flags worth up to $100. The flags pay the difference for the event via debit or are to be exchanged for money after the run is credit card. completed. Ireysis Ramos, a junior psychology major “They’re gonna be everywhere, you can’t and front desk clerk of the BBC Rec Center, said miss ‘em,” said the general manager of the she recently started at BBC this fall after taking Benjamin Dash, Robert “Bobby” Martinez, her first two years of college online. about the flags. Although Ramos will be working the day Commuting to campus by car or on bike, tire of the dash, she said the event is for a great hills, traverse walls, soon-to-be mud pits, mazes cause and is conveniently hosted on campus so and quarter pipes can be seen from a distance. students can participate. MIDDLE LEFT: The first obstacle dashers will overcome is a wall climb, in front Frank Samper, Benjamin Dash operations “They bring it to your house,” said Ramos. of the Kovens Conference Center. manager, said the quarter pipe, near the previous “Apart from working, you don’t have an excuse Bay Vista Housing complex, was the most not to do it.” BOTTOM: Participants will climb over this hill of tires, found at the entrance of difficult obstacle to install. the Kovens Conference Center, to earn some Benjamins. Panthers dive into 2014 season New student JAHREL FRANCIS Losing six seniors, Panthers can also look against crosstown rival Staff Writer including Sonia Perez forward to home competition University of Miami, taking leaders appointed [email protected] Arau and Sabrina Beaupre, invitations. place Jan. 31 at FIU’s ALEXI CARDONA both record-setting team A meet to look out for Biscayne Bay Aquatic Staff Writer The University women’s leaders, the team may have is the long awaited rematch Center. [email protected] team is prepared to compensate with new for a new season starting this talent and some experienced The Biscayne Bay Campus’ Student Government Council weekend. players returning. LIVING BY THE BOOK appointed several new senators in its last few meetings to represent The team came in second Another team leader, students and the different colleges on campus. for the Conference USA current senior Johanna Rebecca Merek, a junior hospitality major, and Yumeng Zhang, Swimming and Gustafsdottir, will be a senior also majoring in hospitality, were elected as the new Championships, and they returning for a victory in Hospitality Management senators. placed in the top 50 of the the C-USA tournament Lauren Peterson, a freshman majoring in biology, was appointed National Collegiate Athletic and supplying tougher lower-division senator. As a transfer student from Cornell, Peterson Association last year. contention for the NCAA was frustrated when the classes she took at her previous university The Panthers only title. did not count toward the University’s core curriculum. finished 60 points behind Practices are twice a day “There needs to be someone to guide transfer students better,” in the with some sessions at the Peterson said. C-USA tournament. swimming pool in Tamiami Akheim Paisley, a junior majoring in psychology, was appointed “I’m very proud of the Park. as the new Arts and Sciences senator. team at C-USA and NCAA’s This season has much of Bendjy Calixte, a junior political science major, and Xuan Di, this season,” said Head the same competition as last a senior majoring in hospitality, are the new at-large senators. Both Coach Randy Horner to season, with the first meet said they wanted to get more involved on campus. fiusports.com. of the season against rival “I want to do something meaningful and feel a sense of Neither of these Florida Atlantic University accomplishment,” said Di. accomplishments should be on Saturday, Oct. 4. SGC-BBC also welcomed two new justices. overlooked as the team made Other competitors that Stefy Moreau, a senior accounting major who was a justice last Panther history, only shortly return to the schedule include year, and Abigail Morales, a freshman political science major, were after joining C-USA in July University of North Florida, both appointed justices. last year. The team’s season Indian River State College, “It was enlightening to learn how justices affect the school,” record, led by Horner, was Central Connecticut State said Moreau. She said the justices had but one case to hear last year. an almost undefeated 6-1 University and Florida Gulf Natalie Reyes/The Beacon Kareem Stanbury, a junior majoring in broadcast media, was last year. Coast University. Bryan Anderson, a military veteran who lost both of his appointed the new marketing coordinator. Though they achieved New competition legs and left arm after he was injured by an improvised Stanbury said he wanted to better promote student government more than ever before, the includes, Illinois State explosive device, speaks to students about his book events through the use of social media and entertainment. Panthers are aiming for more University and Texas “No Turning Back” as part of Diversity Day on Sept.30. “I want to make SGA more noticeable and be more loud about victories this coming year. Christian University. events,” Stanbury said.