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Lack of communication ‘Be Seen Being Green Football preview of shows system ﬂ aws College Music Tour’ the upcoming year EDITORIAL: PAGE 6 LIFE!: PAGE 7 SPORTS: PAGE 10 SPOTLIGHT ‘Worlds Ahead’ makes mark SGC-MMC SENATE AT THE BAY PAGE 4 SGC-BBC: Vice President Christin “Cici” Battle debuted a new senate what FIU means. Reform of handbook. New campaign plans to “This is actually something AT THE BAY PAGE 4 that the University has been on The 7th Annual SAGE Fundraising for at least four or five years,” reception sets to raise scholarship put University on the map said Sandra Gonzalez-Levy, governing funds for deserving international and transfer students. senior vice president of External MELISSA CACERES sity members to the Graham Relations. “We’ve been trying to OPINION PAGE 6 Staff Writer Center Ballrooms during early put something like this together, March to provide and cement a and it seemed like now was the councils After answering the question concise definition of FIU; one time for it.” of “What is FIU?” the Univer- that focuses on its diversity, Throughout the University, sity Division of External Rela- location and innovation. Now Worlds Ahead is becoming a tions continues to develop ways as the campaign takes its first part of the landscape as the delayed The 3-D craze has hit Hollywood. to expand the new long-term steps in the open, the External metal map of the world at the What happens when business col- marketing campaign, Worlds Relations team is looking into entrance of the Graham Center lides with art? PHILIPPE BUTEAU Ahead. its year-long research to decide was moved and placed above Senior Staff Writer OPINION PAGE 6 The launching of the initia- the best ways to approach the Dean examines the labyrinth of tive brought together Univer- community and the world on CAMPAIGN, page 3 After postponing the reorganization CSO and how clubs within FIU are dealt with. of the structure of governing councils for an additional week, the only form of LIFE! PAGE 7 legislation discussed by the senate of the STEPPING STONES Student Government Council at Modesto Maidique Campus was an appropriation. The April 5 meeting made three weeks that the reforming was postponed. Engi- neering senator William Jose-Velez The FIU Auto Club’s upcoming car was the one who motioned for the show is being held in the name of charity to raise money for the Miami postponement. Children’s Hospital Foundation. Velez said to Student Media after the meeting that the reason he postponed it SPORTS PAGE 10 was because the authors of the resolution Raiko Alfonso hits two home runs to help propel Golden Panthers in come- are “working on some details of the bill.” back victory of UL to win the series. One of those details was fine-tuning what oversight Student Government Associa- SPORTS PAGE 10 tion will have over governing councils. Sigma Phi Epsilon blows out Phi Sigma Kappa while Alpha Xi Delta defeats Dealing specifically with the Graduate Sigma Kappa in intramural basketball. Student Association, Velez said another detail is working out how the Graduate Student Advisory Board will work. UPCOMING EVENTS The new SGA constitution proposed UPROAR Concert, April 7, 8 p.m. Pitbull by the SGC-MMC judiciary, revised by and Kid Cudi headline the annual concert. Doors open at 7 p.m. a the U.S. Century the University-wide Council and not on Bank Arena. the ballot during general elections has LGBTQA Pride Week, April 8, Join the an article that details the new structure LGBTQA community in Day of Silence, from of governing councils. However, as it 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the GC Pit and the BBC wasn’t on the ballot, the current consti- Wolfe Center’s Panther Square. CHRIS ADAMS/THE BEACON tution still stands as the authority within Mayday! at The Vagabond, April 8, 10 Arthur Afﬂ eck (left), Ronald Henri (center) and Shawn Daniel (right), Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity mem- SGA. p.m. Miami New Times’ best hip-hop artist winner performs at The Vagabond. bers, perform a step routine in front of the GC Pit to showcase tradition of stepping, their history and Velez said that because of this, if Entrance is $5. to educate onlookers about their fraternity. -For more events, look for our calendar in SGA, page 2 the Life! section on Mondays and Fridays.

WEATHER Seminar focuses on special needs children WEDNESDAY Sunny LOW: 67 HIGH: 84 MEENA RUPANI this event. The audience ranged THURSDAY Staff Writer from attorneys to law students and Th is seminar [was] especially useful to Partly Cloudy parents with children who have LOW: 68 HIGH: 83 On March 27, the Education special needs. parents because many of them cannot FRIDAY Clinic at the College of Law held “The speakers at this event Isolated T-Storms its first major event, the “Legal [addressed] a number of issues aﬀ ord private attorneys ... LOW: 64 HIGH: 84 Rights of Children with Special including state custody, life insur- Laverne Pinkney, Director, Education Clinic Needs Seminar,” planned by the ance, ensuring secure placement College of Law CONTACTS director of the clinic Professor for them in schools. This seminar Laverne Pinkney. was especially useful to parents Editor in Chief ...... 305-348-1580 works for the Legal Services of According to Girten, the chris.necuze@fi usm.com “This seminar was designed because many of them cannot Greater Miami. purpose of the hour-long lecture UP Offi ce ...... 305-348-2709 to confront parents with chil- afford private attorneys and there- According to Pinkney, Girten’s was to educate parents on the news@fi usm.com dren who have disabilities and to fore they will be able to receive a current practice centers around amount of social security benefits BBC Offi ce ...... 305-919-4722 provide them with the knowledge wealth of knowledge at the seminar bbc@fi usm.com special education advocacy and and Medicaid benefits their special they may need moving forward in free of charge,” Pinkney said. Tips & Corrections ...... 305-348-2709 providing civil legal assistance needs children are eligible for. tips@fi usm.com life,” Pinkney said. One of the many lecturers to foster youth transition into “There is a set amount of social Advertising ...... 305-348-6994 According to Professor present at the seminar was attorney adulthood. advertising@fi usm.com Pinkney, 130 people registered for Champagne Girten who currently LAW, page 3 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, April 7, 2010 NEWS www.ﬁ usm.com Mexico/California border hit Senate funds CPR by earthquake Easter Sunday training program

JULIE WATSON including someone who was hit in The U.S damage appeared to SGA, page 1 unanimously at the March 29 Associated Press the head by a sign at a carwash in be limited to California’s south- senate meeting. the California town of El Centro. eastern Imperial Valley in what the restructuring had passed, The appropriation passed Police patrolled streets Scientists measured about was one of the strongest earth- it could have been deemed was $450 for a Clinical Volun- littered with shattered glass 100 aftershocks early Monday, quakes to hit the region in decades. unconstitutional. teer program to pay for CPR Monday morning and closed off said seismologist Kate Hutton at The shaking was felt hundreds of “If we pass that bill without classes for a maximum of 20 several blocks of historic build- the California Institute of Tech- miles away in Phoenix and Las specifying that it is subject to students. ings damaged in a deadly Easter nology in Pasadena. Statistically, Vegas. the new constitution, it would According to the appropri- Sunday earthquake across the there will be one aftershock of Media outlets have been have been in contradiction to ation, which was originally border in Mexico. around 6.0 and perhaps 10 of 5.0 reporting on the possible links the [current] one,” Velez said. on the agenda for the March No injuries were reported in or larger, she said. between this earthquake and the The restructuring could theo- 22 meeting, University Health Calexico, the U.S. area hardest hit The initial earthquake downed ones that occurred in Chile and retically be passed at next week’s Services will host “the Clin- by the 7.2-magnitude quake. A 3- three power lines, a gas leak Haiti. senate meeting but there would ical Volunteer Program that will block-by-4-block area containing forced a brief evacuation of about However, Professor Gren- have to be specific wording, a give students training in CPR, prewar buildings housing busi- 30 homes, and residents were ville Draper, associate director of proviso, which states it is subject immunization shots, etc.” nesses was closed because of removed from a senior living the liberal studies program and to the new constitution. The volunteer program will damage. center built in the early 1900s. professor of geology at FIU, said “The proviso would say if the start during Summer B and last Sal Farah, 62, spent the night Electricity was out for hours in that these earthquakes are “not constitution is approved the bill for the whole year according to in his 50-year-old Yturralde the city’s southeast area. connected in any way.” will go into effect,” Velez said. the author of the appropriation, Furniture store, fearing it could be “Right now our main concern “The public is sensitized to “If and only if.” David Dial. Dial is also coor- looted since the giant storefront is the safety for the people,” said it … it gets in the news cycle The GSAB will be made up dinator of health affairs in the windows were knocked out by the ﬁ re Chief Pete Mercado. He said whereas previously it wasn’t,” of the four graduate senators cabinet of SGC-MMC President quake. the city was also working on a Draper said. proposed in the new consti- Anthony Rionda. “I didn’t get much sleep, espe- plan to help Mexicali with water Draper added that the tution and is a part of the new The volunteer program cially in the morning when it supplies because of damage to reason these earthquakes are structure of GSA. The resolu- will take place in the general shook hard again,” Farah said, their water system. not connected is because of the tion says that the GSAB will be medical clinic. The appropria- standing in the store littered by Despite the jolting, police Lt. distance between them and the in charge of allocating funds for tion says the program will give broken vases, lamps and shattered Jesus Serrano said there were few random manner in which they research, conferences and other the University’s undergraduate knickknacks. emergency calls and no sign of occur. events that will help the student pre-med student clinical experi- They planned to board up the panic. As of printing, the earthquake base. ence “in order to be competitive windows later Monday and hoped “There’s broken windows, has killed two people and injured This will be done through “a in their application to medical to be back in business within a some cracked masonry build- 140. CNN reported, however, that more efficient, transparent and school.” day. ings” and some buildings had the number could rise as 10 to accountable system that strictly Although the appropriation Sunday’s quake centered just falling bricks, although none was 15 of those injured are in critical follows the applicable laws and specified pre-med students, Dial south of the U.S. border near in immediate danger of collapse, condition. regulations.” said during the meeting that the Mexicali killed two people in Serrano said. Damage was still -Additional reporting by Jorge A resolution supporting program will help all pre-health Mexico and injured at least 100, being assessed, he said. Valens. GSA’s restructuring was passed students. www.ﬁ usm.com NEWS The Beacon – Wednesday, April 7, 2010 3 Aid for parents of special needs children discussed

LAW, page 1 According to Girten, it used seminar focused on a completely special cases, we can’t possibly “Parents with children who to be 857 days (a little over two different issue which was that of have one without the other,” have disabilities are constantly security that a child with special years) between filing the case financial planning for families Eppy said. overwhelmed. They have to be needs receives each year, but and the hearing when she first with special needs. Eppy explained that parents or patient on a daily basis. It is even if the social security check started working as an attorney, Joseph Eppy is a special care guardians of children with special important for them to know they is $1, the child will still receive now it has gone down to about planner that has helped Mass needs can become disabled them- don’t have to work for the rest full benefits from Medicaid,” 15 months. Mutual create their special care selves any day now, therefore of their lives to provide for their Girten said. “The only drawback once the needs program and teaches other having a living will and a letter special needs child,” Eppy said. Girten then went on to explain child gets approved for benefits financial advisors how to do this of intent is important. Eppy ended by letting the the importance of having all is that they must be reevaluated unique type of planning across “A letter of intent is impor- parents know that if they are effi- the medical records and school again when they turn 18. Most the country, and has been doing tant because it is an instruction cient in their planning for the records in order before the parents forget to follow up,” so since 2004, according to manual for the next caregiver and future, they can accomplish their parents file their application to Girten said. Pinkney. will describe the child’s hopes goals as well as the goals of their receive these benefits. According to Girten, this is The main focus of Eppy’s and dreams for the future. Also, special needs children. “Mental disability cases are the how many people get purged lecture was to educate parents on it will describe the child’s current “Efficiency in planning ones that are the hardest to prove off the list; social security is the topic of wills, estates, letters situation,” Eppy said. means using the least amount in front a judge, the more records counting on most parents forget- of intent and guardianship. Eppy also wanted the parents of resources to accomplish the the parents have, the better their ting to reapply for benefits. “Financial aspects and legal to know they can retire at some greatest of your goals,” Eppy chances,” Girten said. Another lecturer present at the aspects tie hand in hand in these point. said. Campus gets ‘Panther-ized’ makeover for campaign

CAMPAIGN, page 1 nearly 4,000 prospective students, current local high schools and their counselors. initiatives should aim to increase recog- students, parents, alumni, supporters, “We know there’s a problem when the nition by moving beyond having prospec- the doors and the jumbotron at the foot- donors, faculty, administrators and commu- counselors aren’t recommending FIU to tive students only knowing the Universi- ball stadium flashes the campaign slogan. nity leaders. We surveyed their views of their students, so we’re planning to change ty’s name. This meant focusing on “key Through what is now called “Panther- FIU, held focus groups and conducted in- that,” said Terry Witherell, associate vice branding messages” so that those consid- ization,” the campus community will be depth interviews,” Gonzalez-Levy said. president of External Relations who has ering FIU know what it is about and what seeing the campaign more through banners With this $270,000 marketing research been one of the main directors of the its strengths are. and other marketing strategies. The neigh- study, which was funded by private dollars campaign since it first began. Through the new Web site worldsa- boring city of Sweetwater, which has been from the FIU Foundation, the division was In the end, what Stamats informed FIU head.fiu.edu, that will be launched on May partnering with the University on commu- able to see the perception of the University was that “the biggest perceived challenge 1, the campaign will showcase the experi- nity programs, will also be seeing FIU from different groups. area is FIU’s lack of recognition, a partic- ences of faculty, students and alumni while colors soon. From the investigation, it was concluded ularly troubling finding among in-state providing their own definition of what FIU According to Gonzalez-Levy, members that FIU held strengths in its amount of students. Nearly 50 percent of persons is. of the University have embraced the initia- ethnically diverse students, cost to attend questioned have little or no familiarity “You can’t be ‘worlds ahead’ if you tive by incorporating the concept into and in preparing students for success in with the University.” can’t show that you’re ‘worlds ahead,’” their announcements, presentations and a global society. Campus aesthetics were They recommended that the marketing Witherell said. language. The College of Architecture and ranked high which was followed by the the Arts specifically has created a special location within Miami. Though, in turn, award to be given out in the near future, weaknesses lied in the lack of up-to-date based on the idea of achievement that is classrooms and technologies, lagging “Worlds Ahead.” athletics and academic reputation as well While the campaign is still young and as national reputation. coming up with ideas for the new school Many of those who scored FIU low as year, much of its focus will be based on “good or better” were prospective under- the results of the extensive research that graduates who were at the high school level. External Relations conducted within the They have become one of the main groups past year. to focus on when it comes to spreading the “In 2009, my division worked with word on the strengths of the University. To Stamats, one of the country’s top educa- assist this, External Relations has worked tion marketing firms, to reach out to to set up University representatives to visit

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SGC-BBC Battle considers new A MATTER OF TASTE handbook with senate

MAUREEN NINO about the handbook. “If you are a new Asst. News Director senator this will help you understand what your role is.” To help future senators in Student The handbook also suggests that sena- Government Council at Biscayne Bay tors should make themselves visible among Campus, Christin “Cici” Battle, SGC-BBC students and administration, which will vice president created training handbooks help them familiarize themselves with the to help new members understand their role. students they represent and make their The handbook, which was revealed voices heard. during the weekly senate meeting on April Senators are also provided tips on how to 5, included a six-step process which should reach out to students and are recommended facilitate the working process for incoming to create “meet and greet” events, speaking senators. up in class and meeting their respective According to Battle, the training hand- deans on a regular basis. book was a goal she created during the “It is about creating a relationship and beginning of the Spring semester and was having a bond with students,” Battle said. ﬁ nalized with input from the senators. Battle also informs senators on how to “The handbook has feedback from research and survey students needs in the incoming senators and is a compilation handbook, by suggesting senators to set of useful information,” she said. “It will up tables and become familiar with their provide senators with a blueprint of their respective colleges’ clubs. role.” During the meeting Battle also suggested With the handbook senators will be able a “meet your senators” link on SGA’s Web to understand their job, gain knowledge and site to help students become familiar with clearly read the SGA constitution and stat- their representation. utes, Battle said during the meeting. With the new handbook implemented,

The manual will also provide senators senators feel it will benefi t the students and TOMMY LOPEZ-MELIS/THE BEACON with a clear understanding of the order of administration. Sandy Anne Monroe (left) Vice President of the Wine Club serves wine to Erika succession from speaker of the senate, to “This is one of the many things missing Aguilar (right), a grad student in psychology at the French Wine Tasting on April vice president and fi nally to president. in the senate,” SGC-BBC lower-division 5. “It is straight to the point,” said Battle senator Maria Pacheco said. Annual auction to raise scholarship funds Vice President Biden for international and transfer students visits with Little Haiti JENNIFER KAY being excluded from MELODY REGALADO between $5,000 and local community.” will tally the results and Associated Press recovery efforts led by the Staff Writer $10,000 at this year’s recep- Some of the sponsors make the announcements U.S. and Haitian govern- tion,” said Dorret Sawyers, who donated items are of who the winners are by Vice President Joe ments, the United Nations The Offi ce of Multi- director of Multicultural Bubba Gump, Publix and their numbers. Checks are Biden sought to assure and non-governmental cultural Programs and Programs and Services at the Biltmore Hotel. to be made payable to FIU Haitian-American leaders organizations. Services is hosting the BBC and co-chair of the Among the items up for SAGE. Monday that the U.S. “The vice president seventh annual SAGE fund- event. auction are works of art, “We’re excited about the remains committed to understands that we need raising reception and silent According to Nancy hotel stays, gift baskets of event and would like people reconstruction efforts in to be involved if we are auction on April 9 from 6 to Hernandez, director of the spa treatments or Italian to come out for a fun night,” Haiti. to have an impact,” Andre 9 p.m. in the Wolfe Univer- International Student and goods, and gift certifi cates said Sawyers. “They can Their Caribbean home- Pierre, mayor of North sity Center Ballrooms at the Scholarship Services at to restaurants and gyms – walk out with some great land may have faded from Miami, said after the Biscayne Bay Campus. BBC, students submitted even a $100 gift certifi cate items.” the news since a magni- meeting. “That has not The purpose of the event their applications in March from the Wolfe Center good The cost of tickets is $20 tude-7 earthquake struck happened before.” is to raise funds for SAGE, and had to submit a resume, toward any event. and includes dinner and Jan. 12, but the U.S. Biden hosted a similar the Scholarship Award in transcript, essay letter of There are also door musical entertainment, with government will keep meeting here in January. Global Excellence, which recommendation and list prizes that can be won Vice Provost Steven Moll its promises to rebuild, He said United States’ helps international and of involvement in FIU or without having to cast a serving as emcee. Biden said. contributions to the transfer students. community organizations. bid. RSVP in advance is “We have no reduced recovery effort since then SAGE has awarded They must also have a During the auction, each recommended, but tickets commitment,” Biden said. added up to $1 billion in about 25 scholarships of minimum 2.78 GPA. person will have a number can be purchased at the door “We will work with all of funding for shelter, sani- $500 each over the years “We rely a lot on our only they will know in the night of the auction. you to get Haiti back on tation, food, medical and is looking to grant three donors,” said Sawyers. order to bid on the items For more information or its feet.” supplies and other more this year. “Everyone is invited to they are interested in. At to RSVP, call 305-919-5817 Biden and Paul Weisen- logistics. “The goal is to raise attend, both FIU and the the end, the committee or stop by WUC 253. feld, coordinator of the The vice president Haiti team for the U.S. said 1.2 million Haitians Agency for International now have access to clean Development, met with water, an improvement about two-dozen elected of 50 percent over pre- officials and commu- earthquake accessibility. nity leaders at the Little About 21,000 people Haiti Cultural Center in are employed clearing Miami. debris in cash-for-work Some of the leaders programs, he said. Mon, Wed & Fri 11 am-12 pm said the meeting was an “Success will be to get Tune in to 88.1 95.3 96.9 wrgp.org opportunity to express it beyond where it was frustration within the Haitian Diaspora over HAITI, page 5 www.fi usm.com AT THE BAY The Beacon – Wednesday, April 7, 2010 5

Haitian-American leaders LAUGH LINES encouraged by Biden visit

HAITI, page 4 quake struck. They asked Biden to push U.S. officials to speed and on a path it has not been in up the approval process for those awhile, to build upon sorrow and Haitians, so they can join family loss a new Haiti sustained by a members in the United states. much brighter commitment and a “He said he would look into much brighter hope for the days it,” said Marleine Bastien, exec- ahead,” Biden said. utive director of Haitian Women Some of the Haitian-Ameri- of Miami. cans said after the meeting that Last week at a United Nations they were encouraged to hear that donor conference, Secretary of Barack Obama’s administration State Hillary Rodham Clinton shared their concerns, especially announced an additional pledge about development in rural areas of $1.15 billion over the next two as hurricane season approaches. years. After the earthquake, many resi- The U.S. was among nearly dents of Haiti’s capital, Port-au- 50 international donors who Prince, fled to rural villages that pledged $9.9 billion to help Haiti lacked the resources to support recover from the earthquake that them. destroyed its government and TOMAS LOPEZ-MELIS/THE BEACON The leaders also were commercial center. Guest comedian Tracey Ashley makes FIU students roar with laughter during her stand-up routine concerned about 55,000 Haitians Biden and his family had been at the Spring Fling Comedy Show held on March 25 in the Mary Ann Wolfe Theatre. whose U.S. visa applications in Miami to celebrate the Easter were pending when the earth- holiday. Contact Us David Barrios Opinion Editor david.barrios@fi usm.com OPINION The Beacon – 6 www.fi usm.com Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Film industry exploiting 3-D effects Lack of communication Four months ago, I wrote an Last weekend’s box-offi ce hit other fl at planes, offering illusory lished the feature length animated between SGA councils article questioning the future of Clash of the Titans was fi lmed in depth, but Clash takes that to the fi lm into a legitimate art form. James Cameron’s $500 million 2009 and was set for release on next level… in post-converted 3- Then comes the age-old argu- makes case for unifi cation investment, Avatar. March 26, in the tradi- D many of these landscapes are ment of art versus business within You know, the movie COMMENTARY tional 2-D formatting. ruined, with the planes being fi lmmaking. At the end of the day, This editorial is the second in a two-part series, the where the giant blue alien In early January all over the place,” noted Devin studios can collect three extra fi rst of which was published on April 5. cat people pull a Return 2010, Empire Maga- Farri from CHUD.com. dollars to put into their coffers. Failures on the part of Student Government Council of the Jedi and use their zine reported that execu- In comparison to Avatar Harry Potter and the Deathly at Biscayne Bay Campus are not only restricted to “spirit” to overcome the tives at Warner Brothers where the 3-D elements were Hallows Part I is set to premiere malfeasance and election fraud as discussed in the galactic empire… err… had been toying with lauded for their beauty, Titans is this November and will be previous entry. I mean humans? the idea of converting an atrocity. undergoing the same conver- It is the breakdown of vital communication However hack- DAVID BARRIOS the fi lm into 3-D. The The fi lm’s quality in terms sion process. Meanwhile, over a between SGC-BBC and its counterpart at Modesto neyed that fl ick was, it is process, costing an extra of story and characterizations dozen fi lms are scheduled to be Maidique Campus which forms the foundation of The indeed the highest grossing fi lm $5 million, involves creating a is decent. The 3-D element was released this year in 3-D. Beacon’s case for a one-council system as communi- ever released with just over $2.8 second plane of fi eld that can be nothing short of maddening. I never thought the day would cation is absolutely necessary to represent the student billion in ticket sales since its read with the glasses given to you In Avatar, I sat in awe of the come but I have to agree with body as a whole. release last December. at the theater, giving you that 3-D visuals, despite the lack of any Michael Bay (director of such This collapse is most recently exemplifi ed in the Of course, it wasn’t the fi rst sensation. other real substance. By the time classics as Transformers 2 and discussions regarding the proposed changes to the massively successful 3-D fi lm It was all done in 10 weeks. the Kraken had been released Pearl Harbor): “Studios might SGA constitution. to be released in Hollywood All the studio had to do was push in Titans, I knew I’d be coming be willing to sacrifi ce the look In an article published April 5, former SGC-BBC in recent memory. Films like the release date back to April 2. home to write about my qualms. and use the gimmick to make $3 Vice Presidential candidate Tanha Dil claims that the My Bloody Valentine 3-D and The results: $62 million This wouldn’t be the fi rst more a ticket, but I’m not. Avatar governing council had given no input to the construc- Cloudy With A Chance Of Meat- during the opening weekend. bandwagon that Hollywood took four years. You can’t just tion of the constitution. Dil said that discussion of the balls were box offi ce successes. Surely, nothing to sneeze at but has jumped on. Following the s**t out a 3-D movie.” new document had not been heard within SGC-BBC Cloudy With A Chance Of Meat- nary a decent review to be found massive success that Pixar had I’m waiting for Doubt on 3-D until current SGC-BBC President Sholom Neistein balls alone made $223,000,000 in site. with Toy Story, and DreamWorks where Meryl Streep’s ruler pops discussed it during a March 31 meeting. in gross revenue. On Rotten Tomatoes, the fi lm Animation with Shrek, the tradi- off the screen as she administers “BBC is left out of the loop, we get the raw end of Avatar wasn’t the fi rst has a 31 percent approval rating tional methods of animation, corporal punishment. the stick,” said Dil, voicing her discontent. successful 3-D fi lm but it is the among critics. mainly hand drawn, went nearly You can’t always determine Current SGC-MMC Chief Justice Luis Robayo most prominent in the minds of Their primary issue: the extinct. whether a fi lm will be good. But countered, claiming that the constitution had been sent the public, and the true indicator conversion process. Walt Disney Pictures shut if we’re going to make fi lms in 3- to key members of SGC-BBC, but that they had failed that the age of 3-D has arrived. “Post-conversion creates pop- down their traditional animation D, let’s make them into events, to contact him about the issue. Now studios will do anything in up book 3-D, where everything is wing. This of course came from not just another way to get more When Robayo contacted former SGC-BBC Senate order to get into the gig. a fl at plane that is separated from the studio that basically estab- money from viewers. Speaker Nickolay Chikishev via e-mail about getting the SGC-BBC senate involved, Chikishev never SGC-MMC responded, but later told Robayo in person that SGC- BBC had “a culture of not responding.” This wouldn’t be the fi rst time that SGC-BBC Senate unreliable for bailing out student clubs complained about being uninformed. Earlier this year, Neistein told Student Media that Unless it is discovered that the For the fi scal year 2009-10, of the organization’s members or meeting has taken place. he had not been consulted about the proposed measure organization requesting funds has SGC-MMC allocated 18 percent must be students at MMC, and It is obvious that the system to bring back the marching band with SGA funds already been funded by SGA via or $276,513 of its $1.5 million the organization’s president, trea- needs to streamline, but the more following their dismantling late last year. Activities and Service budget to CSO, which surer and CSO representative pertinent question is: Does SGC- “I have no involvement whatsoever. All I know is fees, most appropria- COMMENTARY distributes funding to must be enrolled for half of their MMC have the power to intervene that we want to bring [the marching band] back and tions are approved by member organizations. course load at MMC. and simplify the process within that’s it,” Neistein said. the SGC-MMC senate. A point system dictates Aside from membership and state regulatory limits? While A conversation on who is at fault in these instances Recently, the FIU the amount of funding point system, there is an intricate Article 4, Section (8) (D) only would be a long and fruitless one, as both councils are Football Rugby Club’s an organization may process by which member orga- affords the senate the power to at fault in their own way. appropriation for request. nizations fi le for funding. “approve and allocate all activity The bottom line is that the two councils are just $1,700 to cover the Organizations must Member organizations check and service expenditures…” ,the not communicating effectively enough to function, as cost of jerseys for team DEAN WILLIAMS obtain a minimum of their account through the Arts and Student Body Constitution Act of evidenced by this petty “he said, she said.” members was denied 10 points to receive a Sciences Business Offi ce to verify 2010, if approved by the Univer- Indeed, it is this infi ghting that has become char- since it had been previously minimal funding of $500, while suffi cient funding. An application sity-wide Council, will afford the acteristic of the relationship between SGC-MMC funded by both CSO and the 30-56 points will earn an organi- must include a fl yer for the event SGC-MMC senate the power to and SGC-BBC. The consolidation of both governing Recreation Center. zation access to $2,000, the most funds are being requested for, the “audit student organizations and councils into one unifi ed SGA is one solution that The Subsequently, the Caribbean allowed. sign in sheet, quotes or invoices entities directly funded by SGA Beacon feels will alleviate these confl icts as nobody Student Association’s appropri- Points can be obtained from the vendor and the organi- through A&S fees.” will be working to improve any one particular campus, ation for $1,500 to cover trav- through leadership and profes- zation advisor’s signature. While the process is grossly but rather the University as a whole. eling expenses to a conference sional development, Web devel- Regulations stipulate that all oversimplifi ed here, the student The current two-council, two-president system is in Tampa was rejected not only opment, and community service paperwork must be submitted at senate will be able to conduct redundant and ineffi cient. In order to prevent such fail- because CSA is a CSO funded and philanthropic projects. least 10 days prior to the event/ a detailed investigation and ures and encourage an inter-campus dialogue, there organization, but also because Basic funding of $150 is meeting, but it takes up to three possibly recommend means must be a University-wide SGA president governing funding for traveling expenses awarded to new organizations the days from the time the application through which CSO can better all campuses. constitutes an operational cost. semester they become a member is submitted to obtain the Campus serve member organizations. The perfect example would be the way the Univer- To formulate an educated of CSO. To become a member of Life advisor’s approval and up to So as appropriations come to sity presidency is handled. University President Mark opinion on the complex funding CSO, an organization must have 10 additional days for the ASBO the senate fl oor, further fi nancial Rosenberg ultimately represents every facet of the process, students must be at least 10 members, an accept- to process the application. obstacles in the way of groups University: not just MMC, BBC or the Pines Center. acquainted with basic informa- able constitution including provi- Final payment will not be like the FIU Football Rugby Club Yet Rosenberg has support staff at BBC which report tion about CSO as well as be sions to FIU’s hazing policy, a full issued to the vendor unless the and CSA, while achieving the to him, but ultimately he is in charge. abreast of certain aspects of the time faculty/staff advisor from organization submits an invoice purposes of their respective orga- Within the current system, the presidency at MMC SGC budget, as it relates to CSO. MMC, a minimum of 51 percent fi ve to seven days after the event nization, will only be history. retains far more power than its BBC counterpart, as the MMC president holds a seat on the University Board of Trustees, while the BBC president merely has an advising position within the FIU Foundation. EDITORIAL POLICY SEND US YOUR LETTERS OPINIONPIECE QUOTATIONATION Arguments against one person representing both Editorials are the unifi ed voice Got a problem with parking? Want to of the editorial board, which “My view on politics is much more campuses therefore crumble as it is already the case on give kudos to faculty? Or do you just is composed of the editor in have something to say about FIU? 7.3 grassroots-oriented ... so I tend to, the BOT; the University has entrusted the SGC-MMC chief, management, and the Send your thoughts in to opinion@ president to represent the 40,000 strong student body. editors of each of the fi ve sec- you know, come at it ... a little bit fi usm.com or drop by our offi ces at Streamlining has become a buzz word within tions. The Beacon welcomes The magnitude of the more street-wise, if you will. any letters regarding or in either GC 240 or WUC 124. With your earthquake that shook the letter, be sure to include your name, response to its editorials, send Baja region of California on the Michael Steele, RNC Chairman major and year. EDITORIAL, page 9 them to opinion@fi usm.com afternoon of April 4. defending his approach to politics Contact Us Ashlyn Toledo Life! Editor ashlyn.toledo@fi usm.com LIFE! The Beacon – 7 www.fi usm.com Wednesday, April 7, 2010 GREEN VIBES Music tour promotes eco-friendliness

ADRIANA RODRIGUEZ important for us to merge our educational Staff Writer message of being ‘green’ and spread awareness through entertainment. Hip-hop and music Turn off the sink while you brush your teeth. are very powerful vehicles, especially for our Ride your bike instead of driving your car. These youth,” said King, who is also co-founder of are the simple “green” tips for eco-friendly DreamSharee. awareness that you’re used to hearing. Now, On April 15 and 16, BSBG will launch a going to a Trey Songz and Fabolous concert can two-day event that kicks off with a seminar help the world spin cleaner and brighter, too. held at the University of Miami. The seminar is It seems as if “green” is everywhere and an interactive program that includes a panel of that’s not a bad thing considering it’s saving our “green” experts, a Q-and-A session, a meet and planet. But, being cautious that everything you greet with the panelists, contests and raffles, and do is going to increase your carbon footprint a book signing by Dale Bell for the book Going can be exhausting. to Green, written by Bell and Harry Wiland. So, here comes the Be Seen Being Green Apple Levy, founder of The Green Girls – a College Music Tour, the movement of TSharee Web site dedicated to living an eco-friendly life Butler and Marcus King, president and vice – will be there to discuss ways to implement president of DreamSharee Edu-tainment, “green” living into daily life. respectively. The seminar is hosted by actress, musician Plastered all over the media and toted by and environmental activist Persia White. White, celebrities, eco-friendly living is a hot trend best known for her role as Lynn Searcy on the that’s here to stay. The “green” movement by sitcom “Girlfriends,” joins Bell and Miami DreamSharee is designed to keep the appetite Beach Commissioner Jonah Wolfson to promote for a “green” world strong in a way that’s relat- “green” awareness and she will be showing a able to college students. clip from the film Intelligent Life, which she “‘Green’ is a lifestyle now. So, not only is it produced. fashionable, we wanted to make it fun,” Butler Through a series of music/video vignettes, said. the film explores the causes and effects of the They came up with the idea to spread aware- unintentional impact we have on the world COM MULLETCABINET. ness to college students about living eco-friendly around us. It was the recipient of the Environ- by combining education with entertainment. “As an edu-tainment company, it was BSBG, page 8

Car show to raise money HORN’S UP! for children’s health care

ADRIAN ESPINOSA benefi cent in the cause and has aided Staff Writer the club quite a lot in promoting the event. The custom, high performance Engines will rev and lives will wheel manufacturer donated $500 be saved as the parked and the char- for high-end fl yers hoping to attract itable gather at FIU on April 10. FIU a crowd. Car Club will be meeting on the roof The MCHF helps to provide of the Panther Garage for Cars for health care services to children all Kids, an event that brings together around Miami. They focus on getting car lovers and the spirit of giving in care to young patients who are under- one venue. privileged and without the means to The event will raise money to afford health services. benefi t the Miami Children’s Hospital “This charity is very important Foundation. Although this is the fi rst to me because it gives children hope annual Cars for Kids show, event by giving them a future that they coordinators Alex Summa and Vidjai might not otherwise have because Doerga are hoping to make it a new they lacked the proper health care,” fi xture in the University’s plethora of Summa said. charity events. He’s been working with the orga- Along with the car show, Summa, nization for the past six months, but a freshman fi nance and marketing FIU has sponsored MCHF for quite ESRA ERDOGAN/THE BEACON major, also had a major hand in a while. Sophomore Alvaro Velasquez and the French horn players rehearse for The School of Music’s Wind forming the University’s fi rst recog- Making appearances in the annual Ensemble concert next week on April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the WPAC Concert Hall. nized car enthusiasts club. Dance Marathons, they work closely On the drawing board since with FIU students and organizations October of last year, Cars for Kids has to advance their efforts. we can connect something so unre- ride should contact Summa at carclu- Also, those who are displaying rounded up some big sponsors for the Christina Flores, a sophomore lated as cars to help raise aware- bfi [email protected]. their car and have reserved a spot event and are hoping to raise as much broadcast journalism major and ness about our extremely important To enter, a $5 donation at the door will receive a lunch. money as they can for MCHF. executive director of Dance Mara- philanthropy,” Flores said. is required. So far, around 100 cars are Two of the major sponsors are thon, was called to help make the The club has reserved 300 spots And, depending on your mood, a expected to show up for display and ISS Forged and COR Wheels. link between Summa and MCHF. atop the lofty Panther Garage roof $10 donation includes the entrance ISS Forged has been extremely “I think that it is wonderful that and anyone going to display their and a meal provided by Chic-Fil-A. AUTO CLUB, page 9 8 The Beacon –Wednesday, April 7, 2010 LIFE! www.fi usm.com Fabolous, Trey Songz spread DiversionsDiversions ‘green’ message through music

BSBG, page 7 On April 16, a concert will be held at the James L. Knight Center in Miami mental Media Association’s Green Seal Beach featuring artists Fabolous and Award. Trey Songz. “This is her field. This is what she Both artists were up for the challenge knows. She definitely feels how we feel of spreading the message to students, about getting this out to the youth,” Butler said. Butler said of their choice for White as She added that their eagerness to host. promote the cause made them good role models and their music best appealed to the demographic DreamSharee is targeting. An after-party will be held at South Beach’s Mansion – a popular locale for celebrity parties and events. Before the tour comes to Miami, there will be contests offering partici- pants the chance to get the celeb treatment at BSBG’s after-party and other goodies. 9 To solve the Winners of “Green is Beautiful” sudoku puzzle, will get a “green” makeover by celeb- 2 5 3 1 8 rity makeup artist, Londyn Nikole, a 1 6 4 5 every row, spa treatment at a local organic spa in column and 3x3 Miami, tickets to the concert, VIP treat- 7 5 ment at the after-party and a walk down box must contain the green carpet. The contest ends on 8 3 6 April 12. the numbers 1-9 Discounted tickets to the concert are 1 4 available until April 7 and admission to only once. Check the seminar is free. 6 1 7 2 You can check out more informa- your answers in tion about contests, tickets and anything 7 2 3 9 4 Friday’s issue. “green” at www.beseenbeinggreen.com and www.dreamsharee.com 4 Difﬁ culty: Hard TREY SONGZ Puzzle by websudoku.com www.ﬁ usm.com LIFE! The Beacon –Wednesday, April 7, 2010 9

THE BEACON REVIEWS: EPARISTERA DAIMONES Triptykon’s underground album lives up to its hype

RONALD CALERO brooding, Eparistera vocals on “My Pain.” Staff Writer Daimones continues where Production-wise, this is Celtic Frost’s Mono- one of the best sounding A couple of months ago, theist left off, achieving albums I’ve ever heard. the underground metal modern songwriting heavi- The main protagonist scene was set ablaze when ness while still retaining a here are the guitars, whose the legendary Tom Gabriel strong old-school rifﬁ ng tones are about as harsh Fischer (aka Tom Gabriel heritage. Creative and as you can get without Warrior) announced the distinct guitars churn away sounding like a wall of creation of his new band over precise drumming, mud collapsing onto your and an upcoming debut yet it all feels strangely ears. They escape conven- album. familiar. tional mass produced For those not in the Triptykon is not rein- “metal guitar” conven- know, which includes venting metal by any tions, and they instead myself, Mr. Fischer got his means. But while the music carve their own personality legend status by being the is deﬁ nitely anchored in that meshes with the intent main force behind two of tradition, it has plenty of of the album perfectly. metal’s most iconic bands: room to wander into inter- The drums also sound

Hellhammer and Celtic esting waters. A great excellent, possessing a PHOTO COURTESY OF MYSPACE.COM/TRIPTYCONOFFICIAL Frost. example of this is the certain organic warmth Now, I’ve never been opener, “Goetia,” which, without losing the expected Members of Triptykon from left to right: Slajh, Sadntura, Lonhard and Warrior. The band a fan of either of those, after a series of droning machine-like precision. has just released their debut album. so even though everyone guitar riffs, explodes into a Lastly, Fischer’s vocals was talking about Tom’s surprisingly catchy chorus, complete the musical to Fischer, “its multiple Alien movie by a severely itself. And Eparistera new band, I remained yet it all comes burning trifecta, adding everything meanings apply to some disturbed scientist. Daimones certainly has; uninterested. back down in a slow fi re from your default black respect in both my life and In the end, it doesn’t don’t miss out on one of the But then the album in the end. And slow is the metal “UGH!” to seriously my work”. really matter what’s on the truly great metal albums in fi nally released and reviews key word here. eerie, almost-baritone The album cover cover of an album, or what recent years. everywhere were unani- While not exactly a spoken passages. features art by the infamous it’s called. The Beacon does not mously positive, praising doom record, Eparistera Switzerland’s Triptykon H.R. Geiger, whose paint- Those things take on accept any free goods or the music, album art and Daimones never seems to was named after a “trip- ings look like an anatomy importance only after the services in exchange for even the liner notes as the lose its composure to the tych”, which is a form of study of the aliens from the music has claimed it for positive reviews. very best in recent years. need to speed things up. art consisting of three parts And so, even though I This results in a particular that was very popular in hate to cave in to the hype moody atmosphere that the Middle Ages. machine, I gave the album keeps you in some sort of Triptykon is therefore a listen. trance, anxiously awaiting Fischer’s third panel in a Cars for Kids charity hopes Now I can add another what comes next. That work of music, after Hell- bullet point to the small list doesn’t mean it doesn’t hammer and Celtic Frost. of things that actually live mix things up a little, from The album title, Epar- up to the hype: Triptykon’s the seriously thrashing istera Daimones, trans- to become an annual event Eparistera Daimones. intro to “A Thousand Lies” lates to “To my left, the Dark, slow and to the sublime clean female demons” and, according AUTO CLUB, page 7 said. Parking is fi rst come fi rst serve, except other car clubs are anticipated to show up for the car clubs that will be grouped the day of the event. together and the reserved spots for the “I’m excited for the amount of cars vintage rides. coming, as I have invited all the people I Some notable mentions are the Nissan know in the tuning industry … I am also GT-R, a 1965 convertible Mustang and a very excited to be debuting the car team troop of Mini’s from the Mini’s of Miami that I started recently: Indecent Xposure,” Club. Doerga, a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering,

PHOTO COURTESY OF SXC.HU SGA should be one council

EDITORIAL, page 6 BBC such as SPC should be maintained in order to guarantee programming for all students. student government, pushing for effi ciency As for the presidency, there must be an within its operations. It almost seems absurd to overall SGA president; one person who will be think that with two judiciaries and two legisla- accountable for everything, and elected by the tures that anything can be ran effi ciently. Both entire student body. Meanwhile, there should should then be consolidated into one legislature be one vice president for MMC and one for and one judiciary with representatives from all BBC, elected by the students at their respective campuses and all majors. This is fair. campuses to represent their specifi c needs. The Beacon fully understands that BBC is The Beacon understands the reasoning a different campus with a different needs and a behind the current two-council system and chal- different demographic. lenges associated with its restructuring. Ulti- This is why the restructuring of the execu- mately, however, we consider this to be one tive branch must be more nuanced. Within the University, regardless of which campus a student cabinet, there should be membership from all may attend. It is in this spirit that we make these campuses. Ultimately, the governing councils at recommendations. Contact Us Jonathan Ramos Sports Director Jonathan.Ramos@fi usm.com SPORTS The Beacon – 10 www.fi usm.com Wednesday, April 7, 2010

BASEBALL Golden Panthers’ oﬀ ense erupts to tame Cajuns

JOEL DELGADO runs to cap off one of the better the Ragin’ Cajuns were able to rally the board in the fourth after Raiko fi fth after a string of consecutive Asst. Sports Director weekend performances in his colle- with two outs and scored three runs Alfonso nearly belted a three-run base hits capped off by a two-run giate career. He was able to pick to take an early lead. home run, but instead ended up as home run by Raiko Alfonso gave FIU 15, LOUISIANA 6 up 12 RBI throughout the course “He’s going to have a pretty a sacrifi ce fl y after Matt Goulas FIU its fi rst lead of the afternoon. of the series against one of the good bruise to the shoulder, but we made a leaping catch against the “It was still early in the game,” It took a while for the Golden top Sun Belt teams in the pitching hope he’ll be OK and be ready to right fi eld wall. Thomas said. “We’re capable of Panthers (18-10, 5-4 SBC) to get department. throw next weekend,” head coach Chad Keefer answered right getting some runs and hitting the started, but after falling behind by “It feels awesome,” Alfonso Turtle Thomas said. back for the Cajuns in the following baseball and that’s exactly what fi ve runs the offense erupted for said after the game. “We needed In the third inning, Jordan inning, hitting a pitch from Poliz- happened in that inning. Raiko was 14 unanswered runs to propel FIU this win big time. I was just trying Porrier led off for Louisiana and zano just over the wall in left fi eld obviously a very big part of that.” to a series victory over the visiting to help the team.” hit a line drive that nailed Arboleya near the foul pole. Alfonso added, “I guess he got a Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (14-14, 4- Aaron Arboleya started for FIU in the midsection that cut his day After struggling to manufacture little tired and wasn’t in command 8 SBC) on April 4. and was able to get the fi rst two outs short. Corey Polizzano came in to anything on offense, the Golden of his pitches. I was just looking for Raiko Alfonso was the star easily. But it was anything but easy relieve the ailing starter. Panthers erased the fi ve-run Cajun after hitting a career-high six RBI after that as Arboleya struggled as The Golden Panthers got on lead with six runs in the bottom BASEBALL, page 11 while going 2-for-4 with two home FOOTBALL: BLUE/GOLD GAME SPRING SHOWCASE

PHOTOS BY VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON FILE PHOTO Quarterback Wayne Younger [Left] has been impressive in practice, while receiver T.Y. Hilton [middle] is healthy from knee issues. Receiver Wayne Times [right] has been emerging off of a promising freshman campaign. Oﬀ season exhibition looms; Younger taking control

JONATHAN RAMOS Paul McCall. season, will not play in the spring game. HEAVY HEARTS Sports Director FIU head coach Mario Cristobal has been Heading into his sophomore season, wide Practices have been closed to the media impressed with Younger, but competition receiver Wayne Times has also made strides and public leading up to the contest in the During a play in the Golden Panthers’ with Wesley Carroll will continue through this spring. Times snatched seven catches wake of the unfortunate passing of running fi rst scrimmage of the spring on March 12, the summer. With the Golden Panthers in the fi rst scrimmage, and could emerge as back Kendall Berry. Funeral services in quarterback Wayne Younger zipped the ball operating under new offensive coordinator a starter from FIU’s deep receiving core. Berry’s hometown of Haines City were all over the fi eld while completing 14-of-28 Scott Satterfi eld, the adjustment period will Of course, Anderson and Times serve held on April 3. passes for 100 yards. extend beyond the Spring. So far, however, complementary roles to T.Y. Hilton, who is In FIU’s second scrimmage on April 2, a few players have already begun to show fully healthy from last season’s knee issues Younger completed 15 passes and threw for signs of improvement heading into 2010. and caught six balls during the second 160 yards, two for touchdowns. scrimmage. EMERGING WEAPONRY BLUE AND GOLD GAME With the team’s annual Blue/Gold The Golden Panthers’ offense will take Spring Game today, Younger will look to Tight end Colt Anderson was on the on a defense led by new coordinator Geoff • What: FIU Spring Football make another statement in his case to be receiving end of Younger’s lone touch- Collins. • When: Scheduled tentatively the Golden Panthers’ starting signal caller down pass in the fi rst scrimmage, a pass Although it is diffi cult to gauge each in 2010. A good game would put a stamp down the middle that he turned into a score unit’s improvement while they play against for today at 6 p.m., check on a solid spring for the senior-to-be, who after juking a few defenders. Anderson each other in practice, a game situation will fi usports.com for updates hasn’t been the starter since his freshman has received extra repetitions with Dudley provide a better look of how much FIU • Where: FIU Stadium season in 2007, when he sustained a broken Laporte sidelined with a fracture in his foot. has improved from a disappointing 3-9 collarbone and eventually lost the job to Laporte, who missed the majority of last campaign in 2009. www.fi usm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Wednesday, April 7, 2010 11

INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL: FRATERNITY, SORORITY Kappa Alpha Psi obtains title INTRAMURAL STANDINGS FRATERNITY MEN’S OPEN # 4

BRIAN AYALA said Kappa forward Richard sorority league intramural defense,” said Kappa guard TEAM OVERALL TEAM OVERALL Nellhaus. “ We had to stay basketball championship on Adam Cole. “We wanted to Staff Writer Pi Kappa Phi 5-0-0 Rack ‘em Willies 5-0-0 consistent with our defense March 31. put more pressure on the ball Both the fraternity and to keep pressuring the ball.” “Janelle and I have a handlers and just try to get Sigma Phi Epsilon 4-1-0 Hand Down Man D. 4-1-0 sorority league came to an sense of where we’re going as many steals and rebounds Phi Sigma Kappa 3-1-1 Who Dat? 1-3-0 SIGMA PHI EPSILON 62, end March 31. to be,” Iglesias said. as possible, and that pretty Lambda Pheta Phi 3-2-0 Duck’s 0-3-0 PHI SIGMA KAPPA 37 much saved the game.” Kappa Alpha Psi 2-1-1 Make it Rain 0-2-0 KAPPA ALPHA PSI 36, PI KAPPA ALPHA PSI 48, Sigma Phi Epsilon routed SigEp forward Mariano KAPPA ALPHA 34 SIGMA PHI EPSILON 40 Sigma Alpha Mu 2-1-1 Phi Sigma Kappa in a mercy Cuesta cut the lead short, 44- Fiji 2-3-0 MEN’S OPEN # 5 Kappa Alpha Psi battled rule, 62-37, in t he semi-fi nal In a battle between David 40, with less than a minute to Phi Kappa Alpha 1-2-1 their way to fi nd a victory matchup on March. 30 to and Goliath for the fraternity play, but his team collapsed TEAM OVERALL against defending cham- advance to a championship league intramural basketball when he fouled out. Sigma Chi 1-4-0 pions Pi Kappa Alpha, 36- game vs. Kappa Alpha Psi. championship, Sigma Phi However, the key to this Tau Kappa Epsilon 0-4-0 Time 4-0-0 34in the intramural semi- Despite Kappa starting Epsilon couldn’t match up game and to most of the Beta Theta Phi 0-4-0 Kleenex 2-1-1 fi nal on March. 30 off on a 9-0 run to open the with Alpha Kappa Psi’s size. postseason was free throws. Superstars 2-2-0 game, SigEp hustled hard ,losing on March 31. In the last fi ve minutes of the In the last minutes of Swagger 1-3-0 play, the game had a couple on defense, led by guard SigEp started off strong game, Kappa shot an unim- SORORITY Army ROTC 0-3-1 of lead changes, but Kappa Andrew Areces and forward defensively in the fi rst half, pressive 7-of-21 and SigEp stood strong defensively to Mariano Cuesta, and went led by their leading scorer shot 1-of-6 from the line. TEAM OVERALL come out victorious. on a 16-4 run to close the and forward Rasta Jai, who “Although we missed Alpha Xi Delta 5-0-0 MEN’S OPEN # 6 Pike played a very aggres- half. fi nished with 16 points, but a lot of free throws, we out Delta Phi Epsilon 4-1-0 sive and emotional game, “We turned our intensity they eventually grew weary rebounded them on almost TEAM OVERALL Sigma Kappa 3-2-0 which hurt them down the up and it showed,” Areces of Kappa’s athleticism and every play. Pink Mist 4-0-0 stretch as they were charged said. fast style of play. And there were a lot of Alpha Omnicron Pi 2-3-0 J6H 3-1-0 with many fouls as well as Kappa guards Steven and fouls going on, so they were Phi Sigma Sigma 1-4-0 ALPHA XI DELTA 43, some technical fouls, which Adam Cole played resilient missing free throws too,” Phi Mu 0-5-0 Underestimated 2-2-0 SIGMA KAPPA 13 Kappa wasn’t able to capi- throughout the whole game, Cole said. NICCAS 1-3-0 talize, shooting 3-6 from the Right from the beginning, leading their team in scoring. Both teams were keeping MEN’S OPEN # 1 Ducks 0-4-0 line. AXiD guard Natalie Iglesias Steven put up 18 points and each other in the game, and forward Janelle Capo Adam added 13. but Kappa’s offensive “We knew that our missed TEAM OVERALL MEN’S OPEN # 7 free throws were going to kill went to work, defeating “What we wanted to rebounding assured them the Sigma Kappa, 43-13, for the do was buckle down on win. A4L 5-0-0 MEN’S OPEN # 2 us at the end of the game,” TEAM OVERALL Tenacious Turtles 2-3-0 No Name 2-3-0 Buckets 5-0-0 The Rock 1-4-0 The Tropics 3-2-0 Alfonso has career day in victory Something Nasty 2-3-0 MEN’S OPEN # 2 Lights Out Law S. 0-5-0 BASEBALL, page 10 TEAM OVERALL MEN’S OPEN # 8 a fastball and I just ripped it.” PH Studs 3-0-0 The sophomore infi elder got the TEAM OVERALL same pitch in the seventh inning and Team GW 3-1-0 smashed another two-run home run, LV Secksii 2-1-1 A.W.G. 4-0-0 this time over the left fi eld wall. Sigma Lambda Beta 0-3-1 Sammy ASS 2-2-0 Alfonso, a switch-hitter, hit TSU 2-2-0 both home runs opposite fi eld from MEN’S OPEN # 3 Gamma Phi Gamma 2-2-0 different sides of the plate, something he has not been able to do throughout TEAM MEN’S OPEN # 9 his playing career. OVERALL The bullpen was able to silence the Best of the Best 5-0-0 TEAM OVERALL Ragin’ Cajuns after surrendering the Duck’s 1-1-0 Nuff Said 4-0-0 Keefer home run in the fi fth, pitching CHRIS ADAMS/THE BEACON FIU IMBA 2-3-0 four scoreless innings and allowing Make it Rain 1-2-0 The truth 2-2-0 just one base hit during that span to FIU sophomore Raiko Alfonso [above] plastered his fi rst and second home Lakeview Village D. 2-2-0 secure the victory. runs of the season in a 15-6 win over Louisiana on April 4.

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