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ITALY BELGIUM JAPAN Report: Pelosi briefl y hospitalized in Rome Divisions strain NATO push Police say disaster death toll tops 8,800 Pelosi, a former House speaker, had been scheduled to hold talks Sharp divisions prevented NATO from adopting a plan on March Japan’s police agency says more than 8,800 people are dead after with Italian offi cials, but the ANSA news agency said she suffered 21 for military airstrikes against Libya, as Turkish opposition an earthquake and tsunami. Another 12,600 are missing. Police offi - a minor ailment and underwent tests before being released. blocked the alliance from approving a strategy. cials estimate that the fi nal fi gure will likely exceed 18,000 deaths.

STUDENT GOVERNING COUNCIL Europe’s JAPANESE CAFE Biscayne Bay economy, candidates role in Libya mull running discussed

NICOLAS SARAVIA unopposed Staff Writer BECCA GRIESEMER Issues such as the future role of the Staff Writer European economy, the national identities of the member countries, and the Though student government elections current situation in Libya were discussed aren’t until April 5 and 6, the new presi- in a conference sponsored by the Miami- dent and vice president at the Biscayne Bay Florida European Union Center of Campus are, save any unexpected circum- Excellence. stances, already known. Held at the University’s MARC The candidate for president, Denise Pavilion on March 10 and 11, consuls Halpin, and vice president, Emilio Collyer, addressed the European’s role as a global are running on a ballot, and have no actor, the importance of the euro zone, opponents. and the future of the European Union as a Halpin believes it’s best for the student global power. body to have options and to be well educated The event included panels featuring on candidate’s visions, but doesn’t deny that faculty and doctorate candidates from running unopposed has its advantages. various universities, as well as the partic- “It’s obviously easier on us because we ipation of the consul generals to Miami don’t have to worry, in a sense, as much,” of Germany, France, Spain and the Halpin said. “But I’m still passionate that Netherlands. people need to come out and vote for us, A key concern of many Europeans is because we should still be making an effort the future of their national identities, as for them to know why we’re running and continental identity has continued to grow making sure their experience at FIU is one over the past decades. they’ll always remember.” JUAN SATIZABAL/THE BEACON “Common history leads to common Collyer said it’s just the way things economic interactions. It is very hard to Kanilina Clerge (right), a junior majoring in psychology, discusses the Japanese unfolded. Cafe Fundraiser event with Jarrod Knowles, a junior majoring in Information Tech- “It’s not something for me to decide if it’s nology. All of the proceeds will be donated to charity for relief efforts in Japan. EU, page 2 good or not that we’re running uncontested, it’s just the way the situation is now,” he said. SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS “There’s nothing I can do to make someone else run against me, and it doesn’t matter if I’m happy about it.” Halpin, a junior stuck deciding between Teach-in to discuss catastrophic events majoring in hospitality, business, or both, started SGA as vice president last year. While she has enjoyed the leadership which has unfolding in Japan and future of Japan been instilled in her, she admits it can be a lot for a student to take on. “Obviously some of the extensive hours which they fear to be dead. a panel of experts from the Mitch in Central America. GABRIEL ARRARÁS and the continuous push and effort that get The earthquake and University. Kowert is an expert on News Director put into things are a little bit tiring at times,” tsunami have also damaged Members of the panel Japanese politics and foreign Halpin said. “But it’s something where The School of Interna- or destroyed over 125,000 include professors Dean relations who has lived in you’re nonstop working for the University, tional and Public Affairs will buildings, according to Whitman of the Depart- Japan on several occasions, and it’s great.” host a teach-in on March 23 police. ment of Earth and Environ- most recently in Sendai – the Collyer, a 20-year-old junior who As of March 17, 336,521 ment, Joerg Reinhold, from epicenter of the 9.0 quake. to discuss the recent tragic completed the international baccalaureate events unfolding in Japan, people in Japan had been the Department of Physics, The teach-in will take diploma program in high school, graduated the future of Japan and the displaced from their homes Matthew Marr, from the place in the Graham Center summa cum laude with 54 college credits. lessons to be learned from and are currently residing Department of Global and Ballrooms at the Modesto Although he wants a career corporate the catastrophe. elsewhere, Japan’s national Sociocultural Studies and Maidique campus from 11 event planning, and not in politics, Collyer Over 8,649 people across public broadcasting organi- Richard Olson and Paul a.m. until 1 p.m. said he always likes to be involved in leader- eighteen prefectures have zation NHK reported. Kowert, from the Depart- It will be moderated by ship positions. been confirmed dead after This includes those ment of Politics and Inter- Steven Heine, associate “So right away I came into the [fall] a 9.0-magnitude earth- residing in over 2,300 national Relations, among director of SIPA and director semester and joined student government as quake and ensuing tsunami shelters. others. of the University’s Asian the director of lectures; and it’s been a wild on March 11, according to The after effects of the Olson is a former Studies Program. ride,” Collyer said, who was treasurer of Japan’s national police. earthquake, tsunami and contractor for the United The teach-in is co-spon- his high school’s student government and By noon on Monday, ongoing fears of radiation States Agency for Interna- sored by the Asian Studies president of the Future Business Leaders of police officials told CNN that from a damaged nuclear tional Development and has Program, free and open to America his senior year. they had still not accounted power plant will all be done work in the aftermath of the public. for 13,262 people, half of discussed at the teach-in by disasters such as Hurricane CANDIDATES, page 8 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, March 23, 2011 NEWS www.ﬁ usm.com

WEIRD NEWS Consul Generals discuss the value of Sammy Hagar claims he was the Euro, continental cooperation abducted by aliens EU, page 1 Someone page Mulder and Scully: Sammy Hagar says he was abducted by aliens, or at least that they define the European Union downloaded his brain. because we are still very Common history leads to common In an interview with mtvhive.com about his new proud of our national iden- book, Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock, the ex-Van tities,” said French Consul economic interactions. It is very hard to Halen frontman said that part of the book where he Gael de Maisonneuve, who recounts dreams about UFOs actually happened. has held posts as deputy defi ne the European Union because we Saying that this might make him “sound like a crazy ambassador in Sri Lanka person,” but “It was real.” “They were plugged into and second secretary in are still very proud of our national identi- me. It was a download situation ... Or, they uploaded Tokyo. something from my brain, like an experiment.” He The consuls seemed ties went on to talk about seeing a space ship hovering satisfied with the current over a fi eld in broad daylight. level of cooperation and Gael de Maisonneuve producing common deci- French Consul sions between the Euro- ‘Zombies ahead,’ warns elec- pean Union states. “We do not want the “We do not see an end was also discussed by the tronic road sign in SC “Whenever we have a German Mark back in a to the EU. We see it as panelists. big crisis, [member coun- slightest idea,” mentioned growing forever,” said “There will be EU tries] meet, putting all Kendeffy, former German Pilar Mendez Jimenez, embassies, which will A vegetarian passenger aboard a Continental Air- the issues in the table ambassador to the Domin- deputy consul general of coexist with individual lines fl ight apparently was so disgusted by the meal she and figuring out what ican Republic and first Spain. embassies. That will was served that she threw her tray at a fl ight attendant, we all have in common,” secretary to San Jose, Mendez also empha- benefit those countries the New York Post reports. explained Maisonneuve, Costa Rica. sized the humanitarian that do not have one in a “She said she was a vegetarian and she didn’t like a graduate of Sciences Po Germany grew 3.6 aspects of the European certain country,” Jimenez what she was being served,” an airline offi cial told the Paris and ESSEC Business percent in 2010 and its Union, such as coordina- explained. newspaper. “So she threw the food tray — and the food School. exports grew 22 percent, tion of medical transplants Although there are — at the attendant.” An example of agree- which not only benefited and evacuations in critical growing regional powers The fl ight last Friday, which originated in the ment between the states the Germans but also other situations. throughout the world, the Dominican Republic, was bound for Newark Liberty regarding controversial European countries. “During the earthquake consuls feel confident International Airport. The woman reportedly had issues was seen in the past “When Germany grows, disaster in Haiti, Spain about the future of EU as a ordered a special meal but it was not vegetarian, the weeks, as France, Germany the Netherlands also evacuated Italian citi- world power. newspaper reported. and the United Kingdom grows,” explained Dutch zens due to the absence “The global impact of Port Authority offi cers met the plane at the gate have pressured Gaddafi to Consul Joseph Weterings, of a diplomatic mission,” the EU will increase in when it landed in Newark at 3:58 p.m., but the fl ight renounce office. who has had ambassador recalled Jimenez. the coming years,” said attendant declined to press charges. “It’s a rare occurrence experience in Libya and A creation of a common Weterings. that a president has to step Zimbabwe. foreign service for the EU – Compiled by Nicole Castro back. It’s a big success that [the EU leaders] have asked [Gaddafi] to step down,” said German Consul Eva Alexandra Countess CORRECTIONS Kendeffy, who has been appointed to Miami since In Vol. 22, Issue 26 of The Beacon, in the News August of 2010. section, the director of emergency management’s While some coun- last name was mistakenly spelled Aikens, while the tries, such as the United correct spelling is actually Aiken. Kingdom and Sweden, The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Call still reject the European our MMC offi ce at 305-348-2709 or BBC at 305- Union’s common currency, 919-4722. the core of the Euro zone defends its adoption.

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BASEBALL RIVALRY REVISITED FIU drops two of three at Florida Atlantic Th is year’s

RICO ALBARRACIN Asst. Sports Director team has

After taking the fi rst game of the noticeable series, the Golden Panthers dropped the next two games against Florida Atlantic in the opening series of Sun Belt conference play. diff erences FAU 13, FIU 3 The Golden Panthers dropped t seems like the blaring spot- the fi nal game of the series, 13-3 Ilight of ESPN cameras and to the Owls on March 20 as senior the curious and prying eyes of righty Danny DeSimone picked media outlets ranging from Local up his second loss of the season, 10 News to the allowing fi ve earned runs on six Washington COMMENTARY hits in three innings of play. FAU’s Post are nothing R.J. Alvarez (2-1) gained the win, more than a giving up three runs on 10 hits in distant memory. 6.2 innings. As soon as The Golden Panthers (13- they arrived, 8, SBC 1-2) grinded out 12 hits. they were gone. Garrett Wittels, Jeremy Patton and And just as Rudy Flores each got two. Wittels, quickly, things JOEL DELGADO Flores and Mike Martinez drove in returned to CHRISTINE CAPPOZZIELLO/UNIVERSITY PRESS the Golden Panthers’ three runs. normalcy for the Golden Panthers Martinez put FIU on the board Jabari Henry [above] dashes for fi rst during a three-game series against rival Florida Atlantic to open up baseball team after Garrett Wittels’ with an RBI single, scoring Pablo conference play for the Golden Panthers. streak came to a screeching halt on Bermudez from second. The Owls opening night, falling just short (13-8, SBC 1-2) would even the of making collegiate baseball score at 1 on an Alex Hudak RBI run in the fourth, four in the fi fth, off a Flores RBI single. The Owls second game of the series to the history. single. Dan Sheffl er pushed the lead and one in the sixth to give the FAU would tack on two more in the FAU Owls, 4-2, on March 19. Now just over month later, the up with a three-run home run to an 11-1 lead.The Golden Panthers eighth to bring the game to a 13-3 Junior lefty R.J. Fondon gave crowds have dwindled and the give FAU a 4-1 lead. Mark Nelson started a rally in the seventh when fi nal in eight. up three home runs, giving up four focus is once again on baseball. would then hit a homerun of his Wittels had an RBI single with the earned runs on eight hits in 6.1 And the Golden Panthers have FAU 4, FIU 2 own for the fi fth run for FAU. The bases loaded to start chipping away Owls would apply pressure on the at the FAU lead. A ninth-inning rally wasn’t BASEBALL, page 4 ANALYSIS, page 4 Golden Panthers by putting up a FIU would cut the lead to 11-3 enough for FIU, as they fell in the TENNIS Golden Panthers continue dominance at home

BRANDON WISE winning streak alive due to Katie Staff Writer Welch retiring due to injury. Brito’s singles winning streak is The Golden Panthers, ranked now up to eight consecutive matches, No. 61 in the nation, pulled off a with 11 wins on the season. sweep against Sun Belt conference Boha then picked up the third foe South Alabama on March 18. point of the afternoon with her win The Golden Panthers have won in straight sets over Ivanova (6-0, eight games in a row and are still 6-0). unbeaten against Sun Belt oppo- The match was then clinched by nents. They have also won nine Spenceley when she defeated Court- straight home matches this year. nell in straight sets (6-0, 6-1). It was The Golden Panthers got it also Spenceley’s eighth consecutive going early with a quick sweep in victory. the doubles competition. Maisak defeated Gale in straight Seniors Liset Brito and Maria sets (6-1, 6-1). Then Lisa Johnson Spenceley overpowered Katie had a hard fought three set victory Welch and Alina Volman in an 8-1 over Alina Volman (7-6, (7-4), 2- victory. This was their fourth win as 6, 10-5). Serendi also picked up a a duo in as many matches. straight set victory (6-3, 6-2). Christine Serendi and Giulietta SENIORS LEADING THE WAY Boha then clinched the doubles point when they defeated the team Seniors Liset Brito and Maria of Chane Hines and Jess Court- Spenceley have led the Golden nell in convincing fashion, 8-1. Panthers to their longest winning The team of Lisa Johnson and Rita streak of the season, eight, by Maisak also picked a victory with a continuing their strong play. win of 8-2 over Bridgette Gale and Both of the players have been Julia Ivanova. the most consistent on the team, MEGAN KELLEY/THE BEACON In the singles portion, Brito, who Liset Brito [front] continued her strong play against South Alabama as the Golden Panthers won their eight straight. is ranked No. 81 nationally, kept her TENNIS, page 4 www.ﬁ usm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Wednesday, March 23, 2011 4 Pitching staﬀ has emerged as a bright spot for FIU this year

ANALYSIS, page 3 this season in fi ve starts. Dodds production have taken a step back- has also been valuable as a hybrid ward, ranking in the middle of the managed to enter conference play pitcher, coming in for long relief pack among Sun Belt opponents. on solid footing. and midweek starts. The offensive production is still But there have been notable But the major story has been there and they are still capable of differences between this year’s the turnaround of the bullpen head- causing damage. squad and the one that brought lined by lights-out closer Bryam One of the upsides is that this home the Sun Belt Conference Garcia, who has been nearly unhit- team is now one of the fastest in the crown last summer. table this season. In nine appear- conference with outfi elders Pablo And with plenty of baseball left ances, he has an unblemished Bermudez and Joel Capote tearing to play, it will be interesting to see earned run average and has three up the base paths, combining for whether or not these changes will saves. 16 stolen bases. The team leads the hurt or help their chances by the As of Mar. 21, the Golden conference with 31 stolen bases, time the Golden Panthers pack up Panthers have the third lowest which creates a number of scoring their bags for Monroe, La. in May team earned run average, which chances for the Golden Panthers. for the conference tourney. stands at 3.37. Fans have been Bermudez has proven to be an treated to a number of stellar offensive juggernaut for FIU with THE GOOD performances from this staff that a .446 batting average and has When Kyle Fitzpatrick hurled has given the Golden Panthers scored a team-high 23 times this the fi rst no-hitter for the Golden much more consistency than the season. Panthers since Jimmy Carter was past few years. But some of the major disap- president, it became abundantly If the pitching can continue pointments have come from Jabari clear that this pitching staff had to perform at a high level for the Henry and Rudy Flores. taken a turn for the better. remainder of the season, it provides The sophomore duo has CHRISTINE CAPPOZZIELLO/UNIVERSITY PRESS Fitzpatrick is one of several many more opportunities for this severely underperformed after Tyler James Shantz [above] at the plate for FIU against Florida Atlantic. newcomers who have helped raise team to win on a regular basis. showing signs of great promise in the level of play from the pitching The problem may come with their freshmen seasons. staff, which faltered late last season executing at the plate. Having them turn their seasons proven to be costly on a number of Most of those mistakes have under the grueling summer heat around would help make a world different occasions. ended up leading to potentially THE BAD and staunch offensive fi repower of difference for this lineup thirsty The team has committed a dangerous situations for FIU. during the Coral Gables regional. What was the ultimate strength for consistency up and down the conference-high 39 errors so far this Sometimes those are the Phil Haig and Logan Dodds for FIU last season and what helped order. season and has the lowest fi elding mistakes that mark the difference percentage in the conference. between winning and losing. have also helped bolster the Golden lift them into a regional appear- THE UGLY Panthers on the mound with Haig ance was their potent offense, The infi eld has particularly Defense is a critical component emerging as the ace of the rotation, which ended the season as the top But one of the major glares for struggled, with the normal infi eld in this team’s success, and it needs striking out a team-high 27 strike- offense in the Sun Belt. this team has been on the diamond, starters committing 24 of those to shore up if the team is going to outs and have a 3-0 record so far This season the numbers and run where errors and mistakes have errors this season. beat high-caliber opponents. Garcia earns third save of season Long break gives

BASEBALL page 3 sixth when Dan Sheffl er hit an victory of the season. The team in the top of the fi fth. opposite-fi eld two run home combined for three home runs Garrett Wittels made it a 6- FIU needed rest innings while striking out run off of Fondon. against the Owls with Mike 4 game with a double to score seven batters. Rudy Flores led The Golden Panthers Martinez, Jabari Henry and Jose Behar. Flores would then TENNIS, page 3 After having played fi ve the Panthers at the plate with would score a run in the top Tyler James Shantz all going drive in Wittels from second matches in the past two two hits while Jeremy Patton of the eighth on a sacrifi ce fl y over the fence in Boca Raton. on an infi eld single. each winning their last weeks, including a trip out and Garrett Wittels each to score Jose Behar, and cut Flores got the Panthers on Shantz added to the FIU eight matches. While other to Fresno, CA and a team chipped in an RBI in the loss. the Owl lead to 4-2. It was the board fi rst with an RBI lead in the seventh with a players on the team have fundraiser, the team now The Golden Panthers took a not enough as FAU starter groundout scoring Bermudez solo shot, putting the Panthers had their struggles, Brito has over a week to prepare 1-0 lead in the top of the fi rst Paul Davis shut the door in from third, in the top of the on top, 8-4. The Owls would and Spenceley have shown for one of their upcoming inning. Pablo Bermudez led the ninth for a complete-game fi rst inning. The cleanup hitter, climb back into the game in leadership and a will to opponents, Florida Gulf the game off with a double, victory. Martinez, would then drive in the seventh, putting up three win, which has spread Coast University. and then Wittels drove him in Patton from third to make the runs to cut the lead to 8-7. throughout the team and FIU 9, FAU 7 The Panthers will host from third. score 2-0. Martinez would give FIU sparked this win streak. the Eagles on March 30 at The Owls responded in The FIU baseball team The Owls answered with a little breathing room in the They hope to continue this 1 p.m. the bottom half of the inning opened up Sun Belt Confer- four runs in the bottom half of eighth, drilling a pitch for his play in the coming weeks in With only three matches when Andy Mee hit his fourth ence play against rival Florida the fi rst. third home run of the season preparation for the Confer- remaining on the schedule home run of the season to tie Atlantic with a 9-7 victory on FIU tied the game in the to put the Panthers up 9-7. ence Tournament. prior to the Sun Belt Confer- the game up at 1-1. Raymond March 18. top of the fourth on an RBI FIU closer Bryam Garcia ence Tournament, this time LOOKING AHEAD Chruch gave the Owls a 2- Phil Haig pitched 6.1 single by Patton to score would set the Owls down in is crucial to the team’s 1 lead with a solo shot in the innings, giving up fi ve runs Bermudez. Henry gave the order in the ninth to secure the The Golden Panthers confi dence and focus as bottom of the third. FAU took on seven hits while striking Panthers the lead when he hit victory and earn his third save will now have some they look to make a deep a 4-1 lead in the bottom of the out four batters for his third a home run to put FIU up 5-4 of the season. much needed time off. run in the tournament. SOFTBALL Tough schedule continues with doubleheader vs. Baylor

MALCOLM SHIELDS this season. Kayla Burri went 4-for-8 in the series The Bears enter Thursday’s game Dani Leal leads the Bears with seven Staff Writer The Golden Panthers are 2-1 vs. versus MTSU and is on a six-game against FIU with a 24-4 record. homeruns, 17 runs batted in and ranked teams with wins over Georgia hitting streak. She’s currently batting Whitney Canion anchors their a .750 slugging percentage. Holly At this point of the season, Tech twice, and a loss to Ohio State. over .300 for the season. Ashley pitching staff with a 12-3 record Holl’s .373 average leads the Bears the Golden Panthers have grown After last Wednesday’s win McClain leads the Golden Panthers and an impressive ERA of 0.70. lineup. accustom to diffi cult road match-ups. over Middle Tennessee, coach Beth in all major offensive categories. She Opposing teams are hitting .166 as COMMON FOES This week will be another test as the Torina spoke about the early diffi cult has a .405 batting average with a .734 she also leads the Bears in strikeouts Golden Panthers head to Waco, Texas schedule. slugging percentage. with 131. Canion can also swing the Baylor has played against two to face-off against No. 15 Baylor in a “Our schedule has been tough and Jenn Gniadek and Mariah bat as well as pitch. She has a .357 teams that the Golden Panthers doubleheader on March 24. this week will be a good test for us,” Dawson continue to be a solid one- batting average. have also played against this season, Torina said. “I hope as we get into two punch on the hill for FIU. Both Pitchers Liz Paul and Courtney New Mexico and Illinois. The Bears TOUGH SCHEDULE conference play and we face [teams] have conbined for 145 total strikeouts Repka round out Baylor’s staff. defeated the Fighting Illini twice The Golden Panthers have played that are more like us, we will be able and both are holding opposing batters Both have an ERA under two runs and swept the Lobos in a three- 24 games against teams outside of to go out and win [games].” under .265 for the season. Gniadek per outing. Paul and Repka have game series last month. The Bears the Sun Belt Conference compiling and Dawson must pitch well to keep opposing batting averages of .195 outscored Illinois and New Mexico STREAKING ALONG a 12-12 record against such teams. the Golden Panthers in both games. and .224 respectively. by 21-5 over fi ve games. On the other Thursday will also be the third time FIU is on a four-game winning Offensively the Bears have six hand, the Golden Panthers went 0-3 that FIU will face a ranked opponent streak after their sweep of MTSU. SCOUTING THE BEARS hitters with an average over .300. against both teams. Contact Us Adriana Rodriguez Life! Editor adriana.rodriguez@fi usm.com LIFE! The Beacon – 5 www.fi usm.com Wednesday, March 23, 2011

STUDENT PROGRAMMING COUNCIL Illusionist with humble beginnings returns

ALFREDO APARICIO magic set for Christmas.” without using any props.” Staff Writer That magic set was only Hoffman has taken his the beginning for Hoffman. shows to a lot of schools The power of the mind is Having a magic shop right all over the nation, too astounding. It has managed in his hometown continued many to keep track of, and to capture the attention of to fuel his love for magic. has been performing for many around the world, He went to the shop every almost ten years, but never none more than mentalist day and hung out with forgets his humble begin- and illusionist, Wayne other magicians and spoke nings reading listeners’ Hoffman, who will once to them about magic and minds over the phone at again come to the Univer- tricks. radio stations. sity to wow the crowd. All of his time at the “I have always been a Before he was a well- magic shop culminated in big advocate of promo- known trickster, Hoffman being hired to work there, a tion,” says Hoffman, “I was a simple kid growing job he held only for a short believe you can be the best up with his parents in a time. He went on to study in the world at something small town in Pennsyl- psychology in college and but if nobody knows you, vania. Even at a young age, took an interest in the it won’t make much of an the force of magic called science of the mind. impact.” to him and he was lucky “I started introducing Hoffman, however, has enough to have his parents mentalism into my shows managed to impact many behind him every step of gradually, but now the with his cutting-edge the way. mental experiments have shows that are far from the “Both of my parents almost completely taken conventional magic show. support my career decisions over my show,” said “I like using the term illu- PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.HOFFMANMAGIC.COM and have been my biggest Hoffman. “I just like the sionist as opposed to magi- fans,” said Hoffman. “I got idea of being able to mess Wayne Hoffman’s “Mind Candy” is not your typical magic show, it is a highly interactive started when they gave me a with a person’s mind MAGIC, page 6 presentation that displays mind control, predictions, visual illusions and even time travel. IN STITCHES Junior proves style is for everyone with trendy choices

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• Name: • Shirt: H&M Blair Williams • Jeans: Levi’s • Major: Sports • Shoes: Urban and Fitness Outﬁ tters Studies • Watch: • Year: Junior Michael Kors

In a sea of boring denim I don’t think of fashion as and athletic gear, junior something to follow like Blair Williams stands out laws.” from most of the male popu- “When it comes to lation at the university. fashion, I think some men, A true believer in men’s especially in South Florida, fashion, Williams chooses wear too much. [Sometimes] items for his closet they wear fl ashy that are trendy yet COLUMNIST shirts, embellished suit his preppy belts, and jewelry. I aesthetic. think in most cases, He stocks his it’s more chic to be wardrobe with casual.” skinny jeans, t- With the shirts and funky approach of sunglasses. summer, Williams ESRA ERDOGAN This doesn’t stop is excited to spend him from admiring more time outdoors. high fashion, but Williams “I have these swimming sticks to “what feels and trunks with fl amingos looks great to me. printed on them,” he said. ESRA ERDOGAN/THE BEACON “Sometimes that means “They’re very unique.” being low-key and less Choosing items like from what can become catching but neutral enough “One’s fashion sense down to a lifetime of tired ‘avant-garde’.” printed swimming trunks uniform-like dressing. to go with most types of should never fi t into what button-downs and khakis. Williams, who is offers a chance for Williams Williams defi nitely clothing. is considered normal, other- studying sports and fi tness to be less serious. makes those choices by He is also almost never wise it wouldn’t be you,” In Stitches is a bi-weekly studies, fi nds inspiration all Uncommon picks like adding accessories to the without a pair of sunglasses, says Williams. column on campus fashion. over. “I look at magazines colorful sneakers or a funky mix. an inexpensive way to Here is living proof that Look for it every other and blogs for guidance, but hat can offer men a respite His bright watch is eye- polish off an outfi t. being male doesn’t tie you Wednesday. 6 The Beacon – Wednesday, March 23, 2011 LIFE! www.fi usm.com

POP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The Strokes’ new album falls short of original debut

For whatever reason, In fact, I could probably I currently occupy, the their new CD. on the same musical page being pretty disappointed The Strokes never took for count the number of times I cries of “The Strokes are And that’s probably a throughout. by this album. It’s more of me. Their debut, listened to Is This It back!” that accompanied good thing for my overall Or maybe the songs just the same, but not as good. Is This It, came all the way through the release of Angles, their enjoyment of the album. aren’t as well written. But if you remove your- out when I was 13 COLUMNIST on one hand. I was fourth studio album, on It might be better than Maybe it’s unfair to self from the expectations, and perfectly posi- pretty much disin- March 22, haven’t quite their previous effort, 2006’s compare everything they do you find you still have tioned for them to terested in them. swept me up. Last Impressions of Earth, to their early work. Those a pretty enjoyable little take over my little Over the years, Even as I’ve grown to but it can’t reach the highs first few albums were the album. pop-punk addled I’ve certainly appreciate their music more of their first two. product of a time and place There aren’t a ton of mind. grown to appreciate and more (and I do really, Angles is supposed to be and more than a little bit of glaring weaknesses here. Oh sure, I The Strokes; I can really like their first two a “return to the basics” by hype. Maybe it slows down a distinctly remember CHRIS TOWERS totally envision an albums now) they aren’t the the band, and in many ways But it’s also impos- bit too much for a band that having “Last Night” alternate universe type of band that creates a it is. sible to say anything about doesn’t do slow well, but on a mix CD that I made in which 13 year old me massive amount of antic- The songs are largely this album outside of the the whole thing is pretty one time when I was in goes nuts for them and ipation for me, especially in the same vein of tight, context of the first two good throughout. ninth grade, but they never they set me on a different not when I see that 5 years danceable guitar-pop tunes albums. But it’s not Is This It got to me the way they got musical path. off have led to a scant 34 that marked them at first The best songs on this good, you know? to some. However, in the realm minute running time on as the anti-establishment album, such as “Under The inevitable conclu- answer to the sludgy nu- Cover of Darkness,” which sion when a band “returns metal of the early part of builds on overlaid guitars to basics” and has a big this decade. and a big chorus, or “Grat- comeback is to reflect on THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS But something isn’t quite isfaction,” which rips off where they came from. You WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011 THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2011 right. Maybe the crystal “The Boys Are Back In can’t just remove that work clear production takes Town,” evoke their earlier from their canon; it has to GSS FILM SERIES FEA- JAPAN IN CRISIS: AN SOA LECTURE TECHNICAL POSTER away some of the charm work, but would be consid- be taken in that context. TURING WAL-MART: FIU TEACH-IN SERIES: PRESENTATION COMPE- from the rough around the ered among the weakest And it is in that context THE HIGH COST OF WHEN: 11 a.m. ROBERT GONZALEZ TITION edges, faux-vintage sound tracks on either of their where Angles’ ultimately LOW PRICE WHEN: 10 a.m.-12 a.m. WHERE: MMC GC Ballrooms of their best early stuff. first two albums. cannot succeed. HOW MUCH: Free PREPARING SMALL AND WHERE: MMC Engineering Maybe the reportedly It’s not a poor album; it MEDIUM SIZE BUSI- acrimonious recording just suffers from the weight Pop and Circumstance NESS ENTERPRISES Center (hallway, Mechanical WHEN: 5-6:15 p.m. and Materials Engineering sessions (because every of its own expectations. If is a bi-weekly column on WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m. FOR A GREEN ENERGY HOW MUCH: Free FUTURE Department) album needs a story line) I was a bigger fan of the all things music. Look for it HOW MUCH: Free WHERE: MMC PCA 135 led to a band that wasn’t band, I could see myself every other Wednesday. WHERE: MMC GC 314 WHEN: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 4TH ANNUAL CHRIS WHERE: MMC MARC Pavilion SPC COMMUNITY GRAY MEMORIAL MULTIFAITH EVENT FEDERALIST SOCI- CINEMA: PUSHING LECTURE WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ETY AND AMERICAN THE ELEPHANT WHEN: 4-6 p.m. WHERE: MMC GL 220 Magic show “Mind WHERE: BBC Panther CONSITUTION SOCIETY Square PRESENT: Debate on Constitutional RAINBOW CAFE BEGINNER’S SUNSET Interpretation WHEN: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. YOGA WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: BBC WUC 245 Candy” hosted by SPC WHERE: MMC RDB 1000 WHERE: BBC WUC WORKING WITH QUAL- Theater MAGIC, page 5 grown in popularity and sents a large variety of SPC : MAYHEM POETS TRICS INTERMEDIATE WHEN: 1-3 p.m. excitement, a feeling talents as well as encour- MOONLIGHT YOGA WHERE: MMC DM 140 cian because it gives a Hoffman can’t get enough aging budding magicians WHEN: 5-6p.m. better idea of what my of. He has decided if he to follow their mind and HOW MUCH: Free show is all about, plus were to ever lose the initial make their dreams come WHERE: Organic garden If you are interested WHEN: 4 p.m. in having an event magician invokes images feeling of excitement, it true. AESTHETICS AND VAL- WHERE: BBC Panther Square featured in the of rabbits and top hats and would be time to retire. “I’ve been doing presen- UES 2011 RECEPTION calendar, contact: that’s not what my show is “I used to get nervous tations as a motivational WHEN: 6:30-7:45 p.m. calendar@fi usm.com WHEN: 9-10 p.m. HOW MUCH: Free about.” before my shows,” said speaker for corporate WHERE: Frost Art Museum WHERE: The garden His shows have only Hoffman. “Now I just get events and colleges,” said excited because I know Hoffman. His presentation, what’s about to happen but “The Power and Poten- the audience has no clue.” tial of the Human Mind,” Hoffman enjoys the shows people how to take feeling of seeing people any dream or vision, like in the audience smile and wanting to be a magician, have a good time and and turn it into reality. “If has continued to enjoy I did it, anyone can,” he his experience as an illu- said. sionist. “I’ve had the Hoffman will again chance to travel the world grace the stage at FIU doing something that I in the upcoming SPC enjoy. Overall my experi- Wayne Hoffman Show this ence has been awesome.” upcoming Wednesday, Mar. Hoffman plans to bring 23. Doors open at 5:30 p.m his show to the small and the show starts at 6:00 screen by creating his own p.m. It promises to blow TV show in the near future your mind. Admission is as well as continuing to free with valid student ID. travel the world. “I always love the He has also launched crowds at FIU,” said his own entertainment Hoffman. “They are always company, Hoffman Enter- ready to get involved and tainment, which repre- have a good time.”

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Mental Magic Show • Time: 5:30 p.m. • Admission is free • When: 03/23/11 with valid student ID • Where: GC Ballrooms Contact Us Jasmyn Elliott Opinion Editor jasmyn.elliott@ﬁ usm.com OPINION Wednesday, March 23, 2010 www.ﬁ usm.com The Beacon – 7

THE POLITICK Support of terrorism while ﬁ ghting it is hypocritical

errorism, both domestic Homeland Security Committee attacks on military installations. Tand foreign-based, is evil. and has convened a series of Of course, this is as long as they There is no black and white, no hearings on radicalization on are not American civilians. shades of gray the Muslim American commu- The only difference between The only difference between Muslim COLUMNIST and no standard nity. According to King, Muslim Muslim extremists and the IRA, for leniency. Americans are not doing enough besides race, color, tongue and extremists and the IRA, besides race, The use of to combat the rising threat of religion, is – nothing. Both kill violence to pursue domestic terrorism. civilians and both use force to color, tongue and religion, is – nothing. political power is Apparently, King has not seen attempt to gain political power. wrong and unjus- a recent study done by Charles King openly supports an orga- Both kill civilians and both use force to tifi able-unless, of Kurzman, a sociology professor nization that aimed to overthrow IVAN FLORES course, you are at the University of North Caro- Northern Ireland by use of force, attempt to gain political power. white, Christian, lina Chapel Hill, which found that bombings and sniping campaigns. speak English and, most impor- Muslim Americans are the single Interestingly, arms were supplied tantly, do not target Americans. At biggest source of information on to the IRA by the ever pragmatic generalizations is a testament to hearings on why Mexican Amer- least that is the attitude that New potential terror threats. and charming Colonel Muammar his bigotry and hypocrisy. With icans have yet to end the drug York Representative Peter King What King has not addressed Gaddafi of Libya. his bias and less than reputable war, or on why Russian Ameri- has espoused. is the fact that he is an active It is estimated that the IRA killed past, King should not be the one cans have yet to get rid of orga- King’s demands that Muslim supporter of the IRA. He was over 600 civilians. However, the spearheading the modern day nized crime. Americans must not only be law- once thrown out of an IRA murder general public is clearly “misin- witch hunt that are his hearings. Remember, though, it is abiding, but actively fi ghting trial after a judge in Belfast called formed” if they believe that the While the threat of domestic perfectly acceptable to be a domestic terror threats, is him an “obvious collaborator.” He IRA is a terrorist organization, terrorism has always loomed over terrorist or supporter as long as outlandish. King’s assertion that has even gone as far as to pledge even though both the American the heads of the American people, you are white, Christian, speak each community must police its his “support those brave men and and the British government have the Unabomber and Timothy English and do not target Ameri- own is unreasonable. women who this very moment are it listed as one. McVeigh come to mind, not to cans as is the case with the IRA King, a supporter of the Irish carrying forth the struggle.” The fact that King openly mention the more than 20 other and Representative King. Republican Army, a terrorist orga- King has also been quoted as supports one terrorist organiza- terror plots that were carried out The Politick is a political op- nization that has claimed many saying he would not morally blame tion and targets an entire commu- by non-Muslims in 2010. There ed column. Look for it every other lives, is chairman of the House the IRA if civilians are killed in an nity of Americans with sweeping have not been any Congressional Wednesday.

Quality television a modern rarity LETTER TO THE EDITOR

PAOLO RAMOS premium cable umbrella, which requires music videos, interviewing artists, and Student audience Staff Writer extra costs for availability. delivering news related to the music This is the primary area where quality industry. Today, music could not be fails to show proper There is a plague in the media today, is falling. According to Nielsen Ratings, less associated with MTV. Much of its and its primary target is the wholesome- the number one viewed program is programming now consists of depraved ness of cable television. “Jersey Shore,” a show that showcases reality shows like “Teen Mom,” a show theater etiquette The quality of cable TV content has the chronic alcoholic and promiscuous that follows the lives of young women To the editor: been on a steady decline in the new habits of a group of airheads. Needless who have found themselves raising a I recently attended a performance of “Pride millennium and shows no signs of stop- to say, the difference between broadcast child before the age of eighteen. MTV and Prejudice”, put on by the Theater Depart- ping. The incentive for profit has become and cable television is troubling. usually takes over where Nickelodeon ment at FIU. The play was excellent. The audi- the dominant factor in the creative As a child of the 1990s, I have come and Disney left off as a child grows, and ence, however, was problematic. process of television programs. As a to appreciate what was available to me it does not seem like it is getting better. Several patrons showed up late for the play, result, the palette of cable programming on television as a child. It was, at least The reality show has found its way some as much as a half-hour late, and many of today primarily consist of hastily-made to me, the golden age of children’s into most other cable networks, even these late arrivals acted as if the play had not yet reality shows, most of which involve programming. The two major networks, networks that primarily served to educate. started, judging by the noise they made while the exploitation of regular people from Nickelodeon and Disney, had shows that Take Animal Planet for example. In its fi nding their seats. Throughout the fi rst act different demographics in order to make not only entertained me but in hindsight glory days, it promoted the likes of Steve the actors had to compete with a crying baby. a quick buck. provided me with valuable lessons that I Irwin as figureheads for natural preser- Apparently the parents felt that having to hear In terms of shows geared towards can now use as a functioning adult. vation and wildlife education. over the cries of their child was not an inconve- younger audiences, they consist of little Shows like “Rugrats” and “Bill Nye Today, Animal Planet’s main attrac- nience to the other theatergoers. more than cheap slapstick humor that do the Science Guy,” to name a few, were tions include following animal police The low point occurred near the end of the little to educate or encourage the devel- full of social commentary and knowl- officers throughout the ghettos of second act, at the play’s climax, when the cell opment of the children they pander to. edge that are completely applicable various cities or watching people comi- phone of a patron in the fi rst row went off. For Television is generally a forum for enter- to me. Today, however, children are cally mistreat their pets. Equivalent to over a minute the actors had to try to be heard tainment, but if entertainment comes at watching shows such as “Spongebob these programs are The Learning Chan- over the loud ringtone of the phone. They were the expense of constructive informing, Squarepants,” which do nothing to nel’s “Jon and Kate Plus 8” and Bravo’s clearly bothered, though to their credit they then we have a problem. provide anything conducive to intellec- numerous “Housewives” series. All offer soldiered on as best they could. Broadcast television mostly revolves tual growth and instead rely on a few nothing more than cheap entertainment. Dozens of faculty and students in the Theater around core channels such as FOX and cheap laughs. If quality and substance cease to Department put quite a bit of effort in the plays ABC. The content on broadcast televi- The poor quality of cable televi- matter with network producers, the that are performed every semester. Students and sion has remained consistent over the sion content transcends the limits of effect will nevertheless trickle down to faculty should take advantage of the opportu- last few years. Thankfully, according to different demographics. Nearly every viewers. Entertainment, especially with nity to see these plays, which are entertaining Nielsen Ratings, the top 10 most watched targeted demographic is exposed to large such a sensitive area as television, is a and reasonably priced. Hopefully the next time I television shows include gems such as amounts of low-quality programming. positive feedback loop: what we want attend a play at FIU the audience will match the “Glee” and “The Big Bang Theory,” The best way to observe this decrease in is what we get. If audiences refuse to high standards set by the actors and crew. which contain both positive and intel- quality is through analyzing the devel- take the tripe from our television screens -Dr. Jeff Joens ligent messages and are produced with opment of Music Television, the channel without a grain of salt, our entertain- Professor, Department of Chemistry and high quality in mind. On the other hand, that currently hosts “Jersey Shore.” ment will be limited to mind-numbing Biochemistry cable television consists of the outlying MTV originated as a showcase for programming that slowly eats away at channels, some of which fall under the musical talent, with programs airing our brain cells.

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CHILE HAITI VENEZUELA Bomb causes minor damage at US institute Wyclef says bullet grazed hand in capital Chavez condemns Libya airstrikes as ‘madness’ Police say a small bomb exploded and broke some windows at a U.S. Wyclef Jean said a bullet grazed his hand as he stepped out of a car to President Hugo Chavez condemned what he called “indiscriminate cultural institute hours ahead of President Barack Obama’s arrival. No one make a cellphone call, but he said he was only slightly injured. Jean said bombing” by the U.S. and its allies in Libya, saying on March 20 the was injured in the attack, which happened in Vina del Mar. the bullet grazed him late on the night of March 19. assault is unjustiﬁ ed and will only unleash more bloodshed.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS Candidates share VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION similar platforms

JONATHAN SZYDLO meetings on a weekly or bi- weekly Staff Writer basis as a means of increasing The Beacon’s involvement in covering the With the upcoming student activities of the Student Government government election campaigns kicking Council at the Biscayne Bay off on March 30, the College of Arts and Campus. Sciences has three Senatorial seats up for Usma, who currently holds an contention. Looking to fi ll, two of the arts and sciences senate seat on SGC- three seats, are Daniel Usma, a junior BBC, is all too familiar with the need international relations and psychology for improved communication and double major, and Farah Yamini, a junior awareness between SGA and the philosophy major. student body. Although both Usma and Yamini “One of the biggest problems have different educational and experience we have here at BBC is, not only backgrounds, they both share similar do we lack representation, but the concerns as to what issues need to be little representation we do have, tackled as representatives of the College students don’t really know who [their of Arts and Sciences’ student body, which representatives] are,” said Usma. is refl ected in both candidates’ respective Getting students to be more aware LUIS ROCA/THE BEACON platforms. of who their SGA representatives Chefs from the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the Biscayne Bay Campus show The recurring theme of both candidate are is one of the initiatives Usma there appreciation to students who helped at during the South Beach Wine and Food Festival which platforms addresses the issue of the highlights within his platform. As a took place from Feb. 24 to 27. student body’s awareness as to who their means of increasing awareness, Usma representatives are and what these elected would like to get in contact with offi cials are doing for the students. professors throughout BBC so SGA lot of the same council members to serve on multiple towards academics, in which she has been awarded, and “I want to improve the communication members can go from class to class, committees and it puts a lot of work and strain on the maintained, 100 percent Bright Futures Scholarship and the between the student body and their within their respective colleges, and senators. The more senators we have, the bigger the Presidential Scholarship. She looks to apply that same level representatives,” said Yamini. “[By introduce themselves to students they council we have, the more we will be able to do for of dedication towards her involvement, and introduction, to improving communication], I can help represent as a part of a prospective students,” explained Usma. SGA. create the proverbial college experience, “SGA Week.” At time of print, Usna and Yamini are currently “I’ve always been very committed to my academics which is something beautiful and the For students to also put the names running unopposed for two of the three available CAS and didn’t want to make a commitment that I couldn’t fully reason why I wanted to go to college.” of their representatives with a face, senate seats, leaving the third seat vacant devote myself to. Now that I have a good handle of my Yamini’s platform outlines a two- Usma would like to have a display Being students of CAS, both candidates are academics I can [full heartedly] make the commitment,” prong approach in order to improve the made showcasing council members’ well aware of the lack of CAS courses offered at said Yamini. mentioned channels of communication. pictures and positions. BBC. Although they both admit it may be a little Usma, on the other hand, is no stranger to student Through an initiative she has titled With an increase of awareness ambitious, they look to meet with members of the involvement at the University. As a current CAS senator ‘Food For Your Thought,’ in which amongst the student body towards college’s administration and present student feedback, at BBC, Usna sits on both the Finance Committee and the students are provided with the incentive SGA, Usma hopes a more aware which was generated through both of the candidates Rules and Regulations Committee, positions that he was of free food as a means of generating student body will become more respective programs, as a unifi ed voice in favor of appointed to this in January. feedback through questionnaires on SGA involved within SGA and help solve increasing courses offered at BBC. Usma is also currently a peer advisor, through which he legislation, programs, and services. the problem of vacant senate seats, an With aspirations of pursuing law school, and has seen fi rsthand the need for SGA members to be readily Yamini also looks to collaborate with issue that has been prevalent at BBC. eventually becoming a public servant, Yamini sees available to their constituency, and has infl uenced him into senators from the School of Journalism “Because of the number of vacant the upcoming SGA elections as a stepping-stone for spearheading an initiative to create an SGA-student mentor and Mass Communication in order to senate seats, [SGA] is tied with what things to come. program that he hopes to have up and running by the Spring have journalism students attend senate we can and cannot do… this causes a As a student, Yamini has had a strong dedication 2012 semester. Halpin, Collyer’s personalities ‘balance each other out’

CANDIDATES, page 1 the councils, Collyer is positive, Campus. at least has the perspective of being comes to ideas, I’m the one who is while Halpin is more realistic. Collyer, who is majoring in on council. like ‘Woo!’ and throws stuff in the The wild ride Collyer refers “I don’t really see anything hospitality with a public relations “I started from scratch and I’m air, starts making the idea huge, and to is the implementation of a majorly wrong with the way the minor, said just because he was in not going to lie to you, it was a very she’s the one who kind of brings it preplanned and well-advertised council is going,” Collyer said. the cabinet and not the senate doesn’t diffi cult process,” she said. “It back to reality and grounds it into a way of presenting lectures at BBC “We’re really effective in doing all automatically disqualify him from was a little tricky because I didn’t fi rm idea.” that he came up with, as opposed the projects we set out to do, and being a qualifi ed candidate. really have proper training into my Halpin said she has full faith to the sporadic events of previous we’ve been able to get our name “I get my stuff done, and that’s position, so I had to kind of fi gure that Collyer will produce in the semesters. With his direction, the out there more so the student body the important thing: you have to be it out.” position, because along with doing lecture committee advertised the knows who student government is responsible. Because if you want The two decided to run on a great job as director of lectures, he complete ‘Lecture Series’ during the and what we can do for them.” to represent someone, how can a ballot together because they is a good person students respond fi rst week of the spring semester. Halpin said there is always room you do something for someone have always had a good working well to. “I think we did a really good job for improvement and laid out three else if you don’t do what’s good relationship, and Collyer said “He’s a very quirky, like, goofy having three very diverse speakers: issues she will tackle as president: for you?” Collyer said. “I think because their personalities balance one at times, and I try to keep it a LGBT, a hip-hop performer, and recruitment of council positions, I’m able to take on this position as each other out, they can be effective professional a lot of the times, but an oceanographer, which appeals improving SGA members’ vice president without sacrifi cing in power next year. outside of student government I’m to almost everyone in the student knowledge of current university my academic achievements, or “She’s more calm, I’m more pretty hyper,” Halpin said. “I’m body, especially BBC,” Collyer and state government issues, and excellence, but also being able to hyper. Moneywise, I’m very just like anyone else, in all honesty, said. encouraging more communication better the Biscayne Bay Campus.” generous and she holds me back I really am. I’m just trying to make Regarding the current state of with the Modesto Maidique Halpin agreed, and said Collyer a little,” Collyer said. “When it a difference for our students.”