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A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 20, Issue 38 www.beaconnewspaper.com January 10, 2008 BOOK REVIEWS BROKEN COVERAGE DANCE ‘TIL YOU DROP HOMETOWN LEGEND Institute kicks off lecture series Media, candidates ignore Iraq Dance competition returns Carlos Arroyo’s number retired AT THE BAY PAGE 4 OPINION PAGE 5 LIFE! PAGE 6 SPORTS PAGE 12 CAPACITY OVERRIDES Students find solutions for closed courses BEN F. BADGER JR. With this form in hand, Asst. News Director students should show up to class early, and sit as close to the When the end of a semester professor as possible because nears, students sit anxiously at just like PantherSoft registration, their computers, waiting for overrides are first come, first their registration appointment served. so they can pick classes needed Matas said that she has had to to graduate. get overrides many times and they FERNANDO GARCIA/THE BEACON For some students, though, are not always successful. PUNCH IT: Sophomore Daniela Diaz worksout at the Recreation Center by punching a speed bag. registration appointments “One time the professor put come too late, and popular or names into a hat because there required classes fi ll up before a were so many people who wanted Recreation Services off ers ways chance to register is obtained. an override,” Matas said. For that reason, it’s important Students may have more luck to know that students may still getting into closed classes if be able to get into classes that the room where the class was to keep New Year’s resolutions are already full by fi lling out a being held is capable of seating Capacity Override Form, or a more students than thought, in “Zumba is one of our most little luck. which case the professor has the CHRISTINA VEIGA New Year’s resolution. favorable classes, especially for “We’ve been getting a lot of authority to allow more students News Director Resolutions that are realistic and women, here at FIU. We even calls to get [overrides] done,” into the class. have reasonable time frames are have males who joined the class,” Martha Cabrera, who answers Seniors should know that Besides debt reduction, quitting more likely to be kept. Zayas said. “You’re dancing, but phones at the Enrollment for some classes, such as SPC smoking and stress elimination, “Taking our group fi tness classes you’re also doing a workout at the Services Call Center said. 4445 Corporate Communication losing weight and getting fit are is not only healthy, but it’s a fun and same time. When it comes to registration & Leadership, professors will among the most popular New Year’s interactive way to get in shape. It’s Resolutions, according to USA.gov. not like being a zombie and just Most classes are free, though Jenny Matas, senior Recreation Services at University going to the gym,” Zayas said. some charge up to $3 per class. Park is ready to help students stick For early risers, the “20/20/20” Others, such as Boot Camp or “One time the professor put names into a hat to their healthy promises during the class is offered as early as 7 Women on Weights, last several because there were so many students who New Year. a.m., which is geared towards weeks and cost up to $30. For a “It’s busy at the beginning of increasing metabolism through complete pricing list see the Rec wanted an override. every semester—especially after 20 minutes each of jumping rope, Center’s Web site. the New Year. We’re overwhelmed strength conditioning and abdomi- While the fi tness classes are a with people,” Carlos Zayas, building nal work. big help in keeping a New Year’s appointments, freshmen get sign the form if the student supervisor for Recreation Services There are many other workout resolution, they are only half the the fi rst appointments, seniors is only missing one class for said. classes available but “Zumba,” answer. Personal trainers play a get the second and juniors graduation. Graduate student Meaghan which allows participants to “dance crucial role, according to Rec Center and sophomores are last to There are a few things to Bradshaw thinks she knows why away their worries,” according to staff. register, according to the take into consideration when this gym is so packed this time of the Rec Center Web site, is gaining Academic Advising Center’s attempting to get into closed year. popularity. REC CENTER, page 3 Freshman 411 Web site. Honors classes – professors don’t have to “I think going home for the College Students and students give you an override, and if they holidays and eating mom’s food, and registered with the Disability are giving them out, it’s usually a then coming home to beach weather Center have priority over the limited number. motivates students to come at the general student population. “It’s always at the discretion beginning of the year,” Bradshaw For senior Jenny Matas, of the professor to let another said. even having an early enrollment student in. It’s never guaranteed,” To help students work off mom’s appointment does not always Cabrera said. home-cooking, group fi tness classes, help. If a professor agrees to let personal training and intramural “It’s survival of the fi ttest,” another student into a full class, sports are being offered again by Matas said. “Sometimes [FIU] he or she must sign the Capacity the Recreation Center at UP, after only offer a class once every Override Form. The student is being closed over the winter break. two years.” then responsible for getting the The classes are offered at a variety The fi rst step in trying to form stamped by the department of times, intensities and costs so get into a closed course is that is offering the class and for that students can choose a work out writing down the day and returning it within two days to time that fi ts their schedules and time of the fi rst class of the the Offi ce of the Registrar. Once individual needs. semester and then going to a student has done this, he or she According to the American the department that’s offering can register for the class. Psychiatric Association, this is an FERNANDO GARCIA/THE BEACON the class and picking up the important aspect of maintaining a CRUNCH TIME: Albert Santana, freshman, gets fi t in the Rec center. Capacity Override Form. OVERRIDES, page 3 2 The Beacon – January 10, 2008 NEWS www.beaconnewspaper.com NEWSFLASH BACK IN SESSION BUSY BODIES: As the Social welfare program ranks fourth in nation semester begins, crowds for faculty productivity of students take over the The faculty of the Ph.D. social welfare program at Graham Center once FIU was ranked number four in the nation according again. As always, the to the Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index, produced Graham Center’s various by Academic Analytics. food options and student Faculty productivity is measured by books pub- services provides a hub lished, journal publications, citations of journal for students to relax articles, federal grant dollars awarded and honors and between their busy class awards. The importance of each category is decided schedules. by its relevance in a given area of study. UC Berke- ley, the University of Michigan and the University of Washington placed ahead of FIU. According to Paul Stuart, professor and director of the School of Social Work, the social welfare program at FIU focuses on addictions, child welfare, mental health, adolescence, evidence-based practice and works with Hispanic populations. To view a list of recognized professors, visit: FERNANDO GARCIA/THE BEACON http://news.fiu.edu/releases/2007/12-21_excel- lence.htm. LATINO HEALTH ISSUES Guest artist performs one-woman show, con- ducts workshops at UP The Wertheim Performing Arts Center will host Grant awarded for HIV research Miracle Tomato, a one-woman show by actress and playwright Jessica Cerullo on Jan. 18-19 at 8 p.m. The show begins with Angelina, an Italian- DANIELLA BACIGALUPO The grant, awarded goals, CRUSADA will use concentrates on substance American waitress, who holds a tomato in her hand. Staff Writer in Nov. 2007 from the the grant money to per- abuse and HIV/AIDS Throughout the show, the tomato’s history and how it National Institutes of form a number of studies among Latino women. relates to the world is unraveled, as well as Angelina’s FIU received a $6.5 Health will mainly be used related to substance abuse FIU also plans on own history. million grant from the to continue research by among Latinos. expanding its HIV/AIDS Miracle Tomato runs for 70 minutes and tickets National Center on Minor- FIU’s Center for Research The money will also be outreach program “You are $10.00 for general admission and $9.00 for FIU ity Health and Health Dis- on U.S.