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A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 21, Issue 41 www.fi usm.com November 17, 2008

EDUCATION WEEK ROCKY HUMOR NOT SO JUICY LAST MINUTE SAVE International advice for students Cult show pushes buttons Site shines bad light on University Men rally to win Hoops opener

AT THE BAY PAGE 4 OPINION PAGE 5 LIFE! PAGE 6 SPORTS PAGE 8 Cut to Bright STEPPING DOWN Futures addressed Everything MIVIONNE CHERY Staff Writer “that I thought The Student Government Association-University Park held its fi nal forum to address student con- we wanted to cerns on Nov. 13. Just as in the fi rst two, Chief of Police Bill King and Emergency achieve has Management Coordinator of Public Safety Charles Cyrille, as well as SGA senators, addressed various campus been achieved issues. Students mainly brought up questions about parking. The Student Government Council- ” UP senators talked about different events coming up and shared plans to fi x some campus problems. Chris Ponce, SGA senator, discussed the “Lights Out” program SGA-UP is trying to implement. “We are trying to go green with housing,” Ponce said. SGA recommended doing this by turning off all the power in Housing CHRIS GREEN/THE BEACON for one day and having a big block VISIONARY: President Modesto A. Maidique announced his resignation at the Board of Trustees meeting held on Nov. 14. He was the party. The University of Central University’s president for 22 years. Florida already does this every year as a tradition, according to Ponce. Issues with the Florida Bright University president resigns after 22 years Futures scholarship were also ad- dressed. Budget cuts have affected the scholarships and they might be in CHARLIE GRAU “Everything that I thought Legislature. With state revenues ship of the state is beginning to jeopardy, according to Ponce. Editor in Chief we wanted to achieve has been not meeting projections, public listen to the importance of pub- Bright Futures scholarships that achieved. That is in effect what universities may be in for an- lic education and the importance paid 100 percent of tuition may be- After 22 years of service, liberates me,” Maidique said. other round of cutting next fiscal of the University system and the come 75 percent scholarships and 75 University President Modesto Maidique will stay on as pres- year. impact it can have on the econo- percent scholarships may become 50 “Mitch” Maidique announced at ident until the BOT finds a wor- Despite the uncertainty, my,” Parker said. percent. the Board of Trustees meeting on thy candidate. Maidique and Trustee David R. A community search advisory SGA-UP plans on taking a bus to Nov. 14 that he will resign. His resignation comes after Parker believe the University is board will begin a national search visit state legislators in Tallahassee to Maidique asked the Board to the University slashed its budget on the right path. to find Maidique’s replacement. make a statement that students need begin the process of finding the and cut several degree programs “I think we have the confi- the Bright Futures scholarship, said University’s fifth president. due to lack of funding from the dence that the political leader- MAIDIQUE, page 3 Ponce. The trip will probably take place in February or March. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Another topic discussed at the forum was having salons at Relay for Life to cut students’ hair, which Budget, bonus discussed at meetings would allow them to donate their hair to Locks of Love. year. There was contention as to awarding Maidique SGA-UP representatives also NATALEE GIL-DEL RIO Most signifi cantly, Maidique announced to- a $50,000 bonus or a $100,000 bonus. spoke on building a new bookstore DANIELLA BACIGALUPO ward the end of the Nov. 14 meeting that after 22 According to the BOT, it is appropriate to in the Engineering Center, an awards Beacon Staff years he will be stepping down. award university presidents as much as $225,000 program for students who attend “For the fi rst time in 22 years, I will be able to in bonuses. home football games and a book sale The Board of Trustees held two meetings at the focus on family and myself. I’ve been dedicated Nonetheless, the BOT approved a $50,000 bo- for the end of fall. Graham Center Ballrooms on Nov. 13 and 14 to here wholly and completely to building this institu- nus for Maidique due to the University’s fi nancial Three speakers from the last two discuss the University’s advancement, projects and tion,” Maidique said. “And I really have not spent crisis. forums were in attendance. While goals for this academic year. as much time on my personal and intellectual pur- “We felt that this was the appropriate recom- only a handful of students came to Among topics discussed were the University’s suits and my family.” mendation given this year’s circumstance,” said let their concerns be heard, there economic situation, which is projected to receive He assured the University community, how- Trustee Betsy Akens. was an additional major absence: another budget cut in 2009, approval of several ever, that he would remain as president until his Earlier in the Nov. 14 meeting, BOT Finance Bill Foster, director of Parking and construction and partnership projects, as well as replacement was selected. and Audit Chair Kirk Landon gave a fi nance report University President Modesto A. Maidique’s su- Maidique’s bonus inspired the longest discus- perior rating from the BOT for his leadership last sion during the Nov. 14 meeting. BOT MEETING, page 3 FORUM page 2 2 The Beacon – November 17, 2008 NEWS www.fi usm.com Classroom beautifi cation projects continue

Jacomino, University personnel sur- stituted for wider, sleeker tablets for s provost, one of my top pri- A veyed each of FIU’s 181 classrooms both your books and your laptops. orities has been to bring as many last year. In each case, staff made a And you’ll be able to hear your classrooms into the 21st century as ... Students stepping into series of observations, including instructor no matter where you’re possible. Even the condition of furniture, the age sitting and, in return, he or she will in a tough and COMMENTARY one of these new rooms next fall of the carpet and the presence of be able to teach using new and reli- painful budget technology. able technology. year, we must will fi nd a completely revamped The fi rst round was done last I wish I could tell you that all of not forget our summer. We will now tackle anoth- our classrooms will be remodeled commitment to atmosphere. er 20 to 25 classrooms during the within your time here at FIU. But undergraduate summer of 2009 and are currently logistics — rooms have to be closed education — and Physics building and the Owa Ehan The dedicated staff at Academic in the process of reviewing which as construction crews work — and that includes the building were upgraded with fresh Space Management and Facilities classrooms to target. funding force us to be realistic. RONALD rooms where carpeting, new furniture and the lat- & Management worked hard over As was the case this past sum- Each fall, we will reconvene and BERKMAN learning takes est in technology. At the Biscayne the summer to make sure these mer, students stepping into one of assess how many classrooms we place. Bay Campus, we revamped six classrooms were online and ready these new rooms next fall will fi nd will be able restore. By now, I hope many of you classrooms with brand new equip- for you by the beginning of the Fall a completely revamped atmosphere: Rest assured we are working have seen fi rst hand the substantial ment. Another three were remod- semester. blue and yellow paint will replace hard to make your learning experi- renovations done last summer to 28 eled at the Engineering Campus. Now, we are ready to embark fading and chipped walls; rundown ence at FIU one of the best in the classrooms across FIU. For those of you who have had on the next phase of this important and torn carpet will be swapped for country. At University Park, 19 rooms in courses in one of these revamped project. new carpet tiles; table armchairs, of- Send your comments to Provost Deuxieme Maison, the Chemistry & classrooms, I hope you have found Under the leadership of Academic them comfortable and practical. Space Management Director Gloria ten broken or too small, will be sub- Berkman at provoff@fi u.edu. POLICE NOTES King updates on security Nov. 12 FORUM, page 1 done. “We are 85 percent com- On Wednesday night, Nov. 12, at 8:30 p.m. an unknown suspect entered the “Are there going to be more plete in putting up the new dormitories at Panther Hall carrying a handgun and searching for a student, ac- Transportation, could not at- security cameras placed in the speakers,” Cyrille said. cording to the Media Relations Office. tend this forum due to person- garages?” Arcentales asked. In the fi nal installment of “It wasn’t random, it was targeted,” said Assistant Director of Media Relations al reasons. King replied that police the SGA forum series, many Jean Paul Renaud. The forum started off with are surveying parking garages noted its success. The suspect was an “outsider,” according to Media Relations and left the scene King giving campus security and have already made some Ponce mentioned that SGA before police could arrest him. updates. arrests. has these forums for the stu- The names of the suspect or the student he was searching for have not been “Our staffi ng levels are The forum then switched dents to make sure their voices released at this time. the highest ever,” King said. to Public Safety concerns are heard. “The suspect is not known to be a student but knew the victim in this incident. “However, the response times with Cyrille, where he, like However, some students No one was injured,” said Rosa Jones, vice president for Student Affairs and to incidents are still low.” in the past forums, continued suggest that the reason why Undergraduate Education. “As this was not a random act, we are confident that This seemed to worry to encourage students to sign not many students come to there is no reason for students to be concerned about their safety as a result of this students, such as Adrian up for Panther Alerts. He also these forums is because of the incident,” she said in an e-mail to housing residents. Arcentales, a political sci- gave students an update on the many distractions around the The incident at Panther Hall is still under investigation at this time, according ence major, who was con- new technologies being placed Graham Center pit. to Bill King, chief of Public Safety. cerned about the break-ins that on campus, such as speak- “I wished it was in a more had been occurring in all the ers which will be put up on enclosed area, so we can be University’s garages and won- buildings to alert if there is an able to hear the speakers bet- Nov. 12 dered if something was being emergency. ter,” Arcentales said.

Police responded to John S. Murdoch, a disoriented and drunken man who sat in the Green Library. After being advised to seek medical attention, he refused and was then ejected from campus. - Compiled by David A. Barrios.

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Monday through Friday. E-mail: Beacon@fi u.edu. Visit us online at www.fi usm.com www.fi usm.com NEWS The Beacon – November 17, 2008 3 Maidique not done in classroom Sharing stadium

MAIDIQUE, page 1 plished his goals” it will I think the next president will be a person who has still be interesting to see space probable Although it is the how the “search process vision, exceptional leadership qualities, knows how to BOT’s decision to se- moves over and how the BOT MEETING, page 1 lect the next president, raise money [and] is politically astute. future looks like.” Parker said he will seek David R. Parker, Trustee William Beesting, assis- I will predict Maidique’s advice. tant dean of Undergraduate that had been previously com- “It may take eight Studies, started working at piled from the Nov. 13 Finance two cities, months, it may take nine and Audit Committee meeting. 38,000 students, 22 doc- of Medicine, welcome the the University in 1983. Miami and months, it may take 12 At the Nov. 13 meeting, the toral programs and 18 40 medical school students He said the University’s months but we’ll take as Board of Governors approved Montreal undergraduate programs to campus and make sure growth can be “wholly at- much time as we care to University projects that includ- were added, the School of a complete solid case is tributable” to Maidique. will get MLS and Dr. Maidique will ed the revision of construc- Architecture and College made for accreditations. However, he feels the next still be president of this tion projects and a new part- of Law were opened, a Once he steps down, president should continue partnerships. University during that nership between the College Division I-A football pro- Maidique said he will re- on Maidique’s “visionary” time,” Parker said. of Medicine and University gram was established and main as a professor of path. Modesto A. Maidique Once his successor is Health Services. the College of Medicine management and as the “We’re in a new cen- President selected, Maidique said Chief Financial Offi cer and was approved. academic director of the tury with all the new kinds he will be the best former Vice President Vivian Sanchez “This year has been Leadership Center. of problems and technol- president by simply stay- also spoke about this year’s On lighter notes, Athletic truly a banner year. I had Reaction among the ogy. We need someone to ing out of the way. budget shortfall which, after a Director Pete Garcia spoke a dream of over $100 mil- University’s administrative steer us in the right direc- “On the subject of my series of additional cuts during about additional revenue lion in sponsored research, and academic community tion,” Beesting said. successor, you will find me the summer and unexpected streams that include a possi- I had a dream in over $100 has been of surprise and Parker stated that to be one of the most re- revenue from increased tu- ble Major League Soccer and million at least in endow- gratitude for Maidique’s Maidique can’t be replaced served people in America. ition, fi nally rounded out at a Futbol Club Barcelona part- ment. It was all done in this 22 years at the helm of the and described a succeeding That is not my job. The $1.8 million defi cit. nership with Athletics to use difficult year. So it’s bit- University. president with Maidique’s job of picking my succes- The 2009-2010 fi scal year the new stadium. tersweet to have achieved Associate Dean of qualities. sor is the responsibility of looks bleaker with an addi- “I will predict two cities, so much at the same time,” Arts and Sciences Joyce “I think the next presi- our Board of Trustees,” tional 7 percent budget cut that Miami and Montreal will get Maidique said. Peterson, who has seen dent will be a person who Maidique said. could result in a $11.1 million MLS partnerships,” Maidique For the past seven years, Maidique’s career as presi- has vision, exceptional When appointed presi- defi cit after subtracting the in- said. “I will further predict that Maidique has thought dent from the beginning, leadership qualities, knows dent in 1986, Maidique fl ux of money from increased [Barcelona] will be with us. I about his future beyond said she was “surprised how to raise money, is po- had a grand vision for the tuition and other one-time was told by insiders – one of the University and began with the resignation.” litically astute and has a University and helped monies. the insiders is Gov. Jeb Bush considering stepping down Peterson started her style about him that allows transform it from then Although the University – that there’s a 90 to 95 percent over the past three weeks. professional career at the him to relate to an incred- Miami-Dade Community has been hit hard, Sanchez chance.” Although he said he ac- University in 1976, 10 ibly significant diverse College’s counterpart hoped the BOT got the mes- At the Nov. 14 meeting, complished all his goals, years before Maidique was community,” Parker said. to a Carnegie research sage after her report: “We are the BOT unanimously voted Maidique said he wants hired, and although she be- - Additional reporting institute. managing, we are vigilant, in favor of changing the FIU to secure the next round lieves he has “done a great by Sergio Bonilla, Julia Under his presidency, we are concerned, but we are Arena’s name to the U.S. of funding for the College deal for FIU and accom- Cardenuto and Daniella enrollment doubled to Bacigalupo planning.” Century Bank Arena. Contact Us Julia Cardenuto BBC Managing Editor atthebay@fi usm.com AT THE BAY The Beacon – 4 www.fi usm.com November 17, 2008

Event educates on MINGLE WITH THE SINGLES international scale

BARBARA QUIJANO and employment for students, as Staff Writer well as experience, either as a student or worker,” said Jessica International exchange and R. Larsen, ISSS coordinator at how to become global citizens UP. are just some of the topics that Consulates Day, an event will be discussed throughout taking place Nov. 18 in BBC’s International Education Week. Panther Square from 11 a.m. to 1 IEW will take place at both p.m., will feature representatives the Biscayne Bay and University from Italy, Jamaica, Barbados, Park campuses. Scheduled events Costa Rica, Brazil and Germany. begin Nov. 17 and end Nov. 20 at “The consulates will be talking BBC, and Nov. 21 at UP. about services they provide to the “This event was organized community, the culture of their through the International Student countries and their relationships and Scholar Services office, with the U.S.,” Wilbers said. An International Student Panel where graduate assistants have NATHAN VALENTINE/THE BEACON discussion addressing interna- come up with a lot of the ideas TIME’S UP: Singles participate in the Poetic Speed Dating Night, hosted by the Black Student Associa- [for] International Education tional careers, people who work in the government and careers tion, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wolfe University Center Ballrooms. Live poetry was also recited by Week,” said Julie Wilbers, ISSS On Point Poetry members, while participants met each other one-on-one for three to four minutes. coordinator at BBC. with international travel will take IEW’s promotion of global place at both campuses. The dis- education not only involves ISSS cussions will take place Nov. 19 several departments within the “We were fortunate to get help ternational careers and making advising international students in UP’s Graham Center room 140 University, including ISSS, Career from other people, being that we international contacts the chance who are pursuing a full academic at 1 p.m., and Nov. 20 in BBC’s Services, Education Abroad did it ‘bare-money’ wise,” said to get involved, mingle with oth- program in the U.S., but also in- Panther Square at 1 p.m. and the Student Government Ana M. Sippin, ISSS director. er international students and learn volves the orientation of U.S. stu- IEW, the International Student Association. There have also According to Wilbers, the something about another culture,” dents who want to study abroad in Club at UP, will host a Greek- been contributions from the Latin main funding for IEW came from Wilbers said. another country. themed party on Nov. 21 in Lake American and Caribbean Center, SGA. For more information about “At UP, a lot of the events View North at 7 p.m. Center for Leadership and Service “These events will give stu- IEW, call (305) 919-5814 (BBC) highlight international careers IEW has been put together by and the Women’s Center. dents who are interested in in- or (305) 348-2421 (UP). Activist speaks of fi ght for equality

JOSHIMAR GARCIA Contributing Writer

Life under an apartheid system and 15 years in prison did not stop Eddie Daniels in his fi ght for racial equality. The Student Government Association Lectures Committee, along with Campus Life and Orientation, International Student and Scholar Services, and Africa and African Diaspora Studies, is hosting a lecture by Daniels. The lecture will take place Nov. 18 in the Wolfe University Center’s Mary

Ann Wolfe Theater at 7 p.m., but seat- COURTESY OF BGSU.COM ing will begin at 6.30 p.m. It is open to all students, faculty, ANTI-APARTHEID: Eddie Daniels (right) and former South African President Nel- staff and the community. son Mandela. Students and faculty have free admission with their Panther ID’s, I think the lecture will inspire people to actu- and other attendees are encouraged 15 years in ally believe that they can make a diff erence in the to donate $10, which will be tax the Robben deductible. Island Prison world. Daniels, who was born in Cape in Africa; Brittany Brewster, lecture bureau chair Town, South Africa in 1928, will speak three of these Student Government Council about his years of hardships and suc- years were cesses in a time of racial inequality. spent alongside then-activist Nelson which he will provide for the event. Apartheid was a system of racial Mandela, who would then become The signing will take place outside of segregation, brought upon by the South Africa’s president. “Hopefully, the Mary Ann Wolfe Theater. National Party of South Africa, that students will get an understanding of “I expect for people to have a ensured the total domination of South the time period. It was seen highly un- greater appreciation for their own per- African whites. thinkable, Nelson Mandela [as presi- sonal lives and the opportunities that The system plagued South Africa dent] in South Africa. We see that they’ve experienced. I think the lec- between 1948 and the early 1990s. the same happened in America with ture will inspire people to actually be- Daniels witnessed racial injustices, Barack Obama, as we see that histo- lieve that they can make a difference inspiring him to go against the apart- ry has no boundaries,” said Kenasha in the world,” said Brittany Brewster, heid regime. Paul, SGC-BBC vice president. SGC-BBC lecture bureau chair and a He joined the Liberal Party of Daniels will also be signing copies junior majoring in marketing. South Africa and became its leader in of his book, “There and Back Again: For more information, contact the early 1960s. Robben Island, 1964-1979,” a mem- Campus Life at (305) 919-5804 or As a result of his defi ance, he spent oir of his time as a political prisoner, visit the offi ce at WUC room 141. Contact Us Eric Feldman Opinion Editor opinion@fi usm.com OPINION The Beacon – 5 www.fi usm.com November 17, 2008

Th ough resigning, Maidique’s job not done SAY WHAT University President Modesto There are still many issues the “Mitch” Maidique’s resignation president must continue to ad- came as a surprise to many, but dress during the remainder of his it is not something unexpected tenure. NOW? among university presidents. The University is due for re- It is in fact fairly uncommon accreditation by the Southern for a university president to last as Association of Colleges and long as Maidique has Schools in 2010. SACS certifi ca- According to The Chronicle tion is crucial for successful de- of Higher Education, the average gree programs at FIU. tenure for a university president The medical school’s fi rst was 8.5 years in 2006, up from classes will be held in August *%@&@#$@&%* 6.6 years in 2001. 2009. Although it is likely that Maidique has been the Maidique will be here to greet the University’s president for 22 inaugural class, he won’t be here to years, since 1986. witness whether or not the school During that time he has presid- will ultimately be successful. Fine line between funny, crass ed over a period of impressive ex- The Golden Panthers are still pansion, and under his leadership under probation by the National Florida International University Collegiate Athletic Association CHRISTOPHER JONES studying theater, and the won- We all have rights, too. I’d has grown dramatically both in and could be at risk of losing their Contributing Writer derful host of this production, rather not be able to say what size and prestige. Division I status if academic per- shared her view of the joke. exactly I want to say 100 per- It is diffi cult to overstate the formance in the athletics commu- It’s not often that screaming “I asked the cast not to say it cent of the time if that means I impact Maidique has had on the nity does not improve. obscenities and throwing toast but they took it on their own lib- can go through life not having University, from assisting in the Currently, there are still fi ve is commonplace, but when there erty to say it [Saturday] night. to worry about some jerk humil- creation of a Medical and Law dean positions open, and it is un- are a dozen transvestites run- There was nothing I could do iating me in public. school to leading the school certain whether the transition of ning amuck, you know you’ve since they just did it that night,” It doesn’t just stop at speech. through times of triumph and power from one University pres- found the right place – and in Fraioli said. What you can do these days diffi culty. ident to the next could make the this wonderful place of sex and Although I don’t believe with art is surreal; Costa Rican Yet while it is tempting to look dean search more diffi cult. controversy you might even I was alone in my distaste for artist Guillermo Vargas tied up back at his accomplishments and There is absolutely no question hear a song or two. such a taboo farce, I may how- an emaciated dog for an exhibit. laud his work as if he were already that President Maidique has ac- Yes, it’s the Rocky Horror ever be alone in standing up Crack cocaine and marijuana gone, it is important for the school complished much during his ten- Picture Show with its wonder- against such lewdness. It seems burned as incense in the room, community to remember he has ure as the University’s president. fully hilarious midnight show- that in this day and age there and above the poor creature not yet left his post. He has only It must not be forgotten, how- ings, and late last month FIU is a certain feeling that tinges were the words, ‘You are what announced his plans to retire as ever, that his tenure is not over students had an opportunity to the air. It dictates that it is im- you read,’ spelled out in dog president on Nov. 14 and asked and there are still plenty of mile- enjoy presentations of this cult possible to refute the uncouth biscuits. the Board of Trustees to begin the stones to meet and challenges to classic for three nights, cour- because they have their First Not only did this exhibit win search for his replacement. overcome. tesy of The Alternative Theater Amendment rights, whether or Bienarte 2007, he was invited Lab. not this Constitutional clause to do the same exhibit again HC Court violations an embarrassment I laughed when the audience legally applies to a given at Bienal Centroamericana compared Dr. Frankenfurter to situation. Honduras next month. As the fi nal seconds ticked homecoming court, some of the a diesel locomotive, and even This sort of anti-political cor- I may be the only person off the clock before halftime at violations that the Homecom- when there were jokes about the rectness is what allows comedi- who gripes about a joke at a sin- the homecoming football game, ing council bemoaned probably Jewish community. ans to make whatever jokes they gle particular showing of “The many students may have noticed shouldn’t be violations at all. But where does one cross the want free of consequences. Rocky Horror Picture Show” something missing. For example, among the line at good plain fun and just Ever heard of the Canadian but this art exhibit attracted For the fi rst time in the his- grounds for disqualification pure tactless trash? by the name of Guy Earle? He the attention of animal rights tory of FIU football and the cited by the council is the act of Out of the three showings was doing a little stand-up in activists worldwide, including annual homecoming game, the “internet campaigning.” Candi- – which were Thursday, Friday Vancouver when he targeted PETA. What was done about student body would have to go dates for king and queen were and Saturday nights, begin- two lesbian lovers sucking face this travesty, you might ask? without a Homecoming King or not allowed to campaign through ning Oct. 23 – I went to two of in the audience, and bombarded Absolutely nothing. Queen. The homecoming coun- “Myspace, Facebook, E-mail these. It was shocking to see them with numerous hate jokes The right to freedom of cil decided not to have a court servers, etc.” how much the production had about their sexuality and public speech not only protects the this year, a controversial deci- It is appalingly unreasonable evolved over the course of three displays of affection. content, but also the means of sion that is likely to resonate for to ask students, many of whom days. Not just the actors either; Earle was reported to the expression. some time among many mem- communicate with hundreds of the audience had quickly caught British Columbia Human Rights It’s a very hazy line between bers of the FIU community. friends through Facebook, to on to the quirks of the show. Tribunal for stripping away the expressing yourself freely and The whole episode brings to completely refrain from cam- By Saturday night the show rights of those lesbians. sadism. light many concerns, regarding paigning online. The internet was better than I’d ever seen it Now a year and a half later, We live in a free country; both the strict rules imposed by is the primary medium through performed. nothing has come out of it, and what a wonderful place that the council and the apparent which an entire generation of There was one joke in par- there is no resolution in sight. seems to be, one that discourag- ruthlessness with which some students communicate. ticular that sparked great con- And while he may state that he es tact and encourages obscen- pursued the crown. Such a prohibition is archaic troversy. The camera panned has his own rights, which would ity. I just hope everyone has No doubt the most appal- and completely out of step with across an empty auditorium, allow him to express himself the constitution to ing aspect of this controversy the spirit of a University that and one of the actors in the au- how he wants, why should that take it. was the fact that some students even allows people to vote dience screamed with pride, give him the opportunity allegedly cheated during the online in Student Government “Hey, look! It’s the 1999 to throw around hate philanthropy portion, with some elections. graduating class of Columbine speech? students going so far as to steal In the aftermath of an High School!” the tops of cereal boxes. embarassing and disappoint- A short pause of awe hit How sad. The race for Home- ing scandal as this one, there the audience before coming King and Queen should is always plenty of blame to nervous laughter be good natured and lighthearted. go around. While the students broke the silence. Such a competition is no place who engaged in cheating should The joke was for cutthroat tactics and unscru- shoulder most of the blame for quickly forgotten by pulous conspiracies – we have this disaster, there is no doubt most, however, with the presidential campaigns for that. that the rules and restrictions next punchline. Was I the only Yet while these students regarding Homecoming cam- one in the audience to feel that deserve much of the blame for paigning are also in dire need was out of hand? the regrettable absence of a of reform. Michelle Fraioli, a junior Contact Us Jonathan Davila Life! Editor life@fi usm.com LIFE! TheJJuicy Beacon - 6u icy GossipGosswww.fii usm.comp November 17, 2008 Concerns raised over Web site’s credibility

SHANNON FALLON sexual activities, drug usage world. This Web site brings thors of such an act,” said level as well as to the com- or user of an interactive Staff Writer and offensive and demean- nothing constructive as far junior Brian Zamora. munity as a whole. We need computer service shall be ing name calling. as exchanging ideas and it Many schools across the to combine our efforts in treated as the publisher or Times have changed What was supposed to should be banned to prevent country, such as Cornell, overcoming the negativity speaker of any information since the exchange of junior be fun and games acceler- its demoralizing effects on have taken initiative and and our mission should be provided by another infor- high bathroom wall gossip. ated into rants and gossip, the entire school body,” said banned the site from being that of sustaining the integ- mation content provider.” Now, gossip is being taken many students not hesitating Loren Rodriguez, a Greek accessed on campus. rity, respect and values that Sophomore Juliana to the Web at juicycampus. to comment on specifi c stu- communication major. Others have taken what- our community stands for,” Carbonisopho feels more com. The site encourages dent groups and the Greek Students are concerned ever legal action they can to Pan-Hellenic President strongly about the con- college students to anony- community. Individuals’ about their names and ac- fi nd a resolution to the dis- Teresa Feal said. troversial Web site and its mously post uncensored full names with detailed tions being anonymously ruptive confl ict of the site. Juicy Campus is a anonymity. gossip and alleged rumors contact information are also posted on the site because “I feel that the FIU com- site protected by the “Isn’t the First about fellow students and given in the site. there is no judge to decide munity needs to acknowl- Communications Decency Amendment intended to pro- faculty. “Juicy Campus helps whether or not the informa- edge that this Web site is Act of 1996. tect our freedom of speech The site claims that the manifest the ugliest things tion is true. of no value to us. On the The act aims to shield including our opinions, no juicier the information is, the of the Greek system. We be- “The Web site does so other hand, this Web site Web publishers from liabil- matter if they’re good or better it is. The posts have come no better than the hy- much harm to people’s perpetuates rumors and gos- ity for libelous comments bad? It’s supposed to protect evolved from tales of who perbolized characters you see credibility and provides no sip which are truly hurtful posted by third parties. The the truth; lies were never in- likes who to delineations of in movies about the Greek means of punishing the au- to individuals on a personal act states that “no provider tended to be protected.” www.fi usm.com LIFE! The Beacon – November 17, 2008 7 Blake Healy dishes Metro Station’s backstory

ROSALYN DELGADO called Synthetic Joy, we were making elec- Metro Station and he thought, “that sounds and it’s like the whole fl oor is just jumping Recruitment Director tronic music that Trace happened to like, so like a cool name,” and that’s pretty much it up and down. he invited me to join Metro Station. [laughs]. I think that was in Chicago. Then there The bassist for the California pop band At fi rst I was not sure if that’s what I was this other show in Michigan where the TB: What is it about Metro Station that Metro Station, Blake Healy, recently “shook wanted to do because, I was 24, and they fl oor was actually creaking while the other makes people want to listen? it” with The Beacon for a phone interview. were 17 and 18. But then I heard their song bands were playing. Healy discussed the origin of the band and “Disco,” and I loved it. BH: The number one thing that we try to They’re moments like these when you can their plans for the future. I got absolutely addicted to it. So I do is make simple, catchy pop songs that we actually hear the fans singing and screaming thought I’d give it a shot. know anyone can like. the lyrics. That stuff is the most fun part of THE BEACON: How did Metro Station Then we made “Seventeen Forever.” I think that’s what kind of started it and I touring, for me at least. begin? That’s when I fi nally joined the band. We re- think, also, that Trace is kind of a rockstar, TB: I know the band just fi nished wrap- BLAKE HEALY: Trace and Mason met and he’s got a lot of charisma. corded it and put it on our MySpace, and it ping the video for song “Seventeen Forever.” each other on the set of “Hannah Montana,” Lots of people are drawn to him because just took off from there. When can we expect to see it? through their moms actually. A couple of months later we found our of that. Their moms knew that they both wanted drummer, Anthony, through a friend. Mason has got the most amazing voice, BH: It’s supposed to premiere within the to make music, and they set them up on some so it’s just a lot of things combined, but I next couple of weeks, I think, because the TB: What is the story behind your name? sort of date for them to meet on the set. After think the number one thing is the simple pop video is all shot and fi nished. It’s quite random. they met, they started to write songs togeth- songs. It’s edited and everything. So we’re just er and put them on MySpace. BH: I wish we had a better story but waiting for the right time to release it. TB: You guys have pretty unique fans. I Soon after, Trace found my MySpace. honestly Mason was just driving one day I mean, “Shake It” has been around for a heard that they became your booking agents At the time I was playing with another band through Hollywood and saw a sign for a while [laughs], and people have just started and promoters when you guys fi rst started to listen, but our next video will be released out. Is that true? in a couple more weeks. BH: Yeah. [laughs] The very fi rst show MMONDAYONDAY • NOVEMBERNOVEMBER 1717 TTUESDAYUESDAY • NOVEMBERNOVEMBER 1188 we ever played was for a fan on the Internet TB: Any plans for a second album any- that asked if we would play. time soon? WHAT: International Careers/Internships WHAT: Student Programming Council: Comedy Show This is before we had Anthony in the BH: Uhm, well as long as we are having Panel WHERE: GC Ballrooms band, so we had like a computer running success with our songs, we’ll keep this al- WHERE: GC243 WHEN: 8 p.m. WHEN: 12 p.m. HOW MUCH: FREE drum tracks on loop [laughs]. We barely bum for now. HOW MUCH: FREE had any practice, and so we were like well, This is a good album, but we are writ- WHAT: Women’s Center: Wild Succulent Women “we’re going to start playing sometime, so ing new songs and when our current album WHAT: Peace Corps Presentation WHERE: Everglades Hall Lounge WHERE: GC241-A WHEN: 8 p.m. let’s just do it,” and the show was like three has run its course, we’ll start working on the WHEN: 5:30 p.m. HOW MUCH: FREE days later. next one. HOW MUCH: FREE We barely had any practice time, but We also have plans for what we want to WHAT: Study Abroad Student Panel WHAT: Asian Movie Club: CJ7 (China) WHERE: GC243 we pulled it together. After that it was like, do for it. We kind of want to just get a house WHERE: GC150 WHEN: 2 p.m. “ok, that wasn’t bad, now we can play more or something for a month and get in there WHEN: 7 p.m. HOW MUCH: FREE shows.” So we started playing a lot more. and write songs. HOW MUCH: FREE WHAT: Italian Movie Club: 8 1/2. TB: You’ve been to Florida four times be- Kind of do it like we made our last one. WHAT: Impromptu Speaking Forum & WHERE: GC243 fore. This is your fi rst headlining tour. Are Get up every day and work together and Workshop WHEN: 8 p.m. you guys excited? kind of just do it ourselves. WHERE: CBC232 HOW MUCH: FREE WHEN: 7:30 p.m. BH: Oh yes. It’s been pretty great, and Then, when we have everything written, HOW MUCH: FREE WHAT: Jazilla: Jazz, Funk/Fusion, Rock/Pop the turnouts have been amazing. When we just go in with a producer and polish it. WHERE: The Van Dyke Cafe. 846 Lincoln Road. Miami WHAT: FIU Men’s Basketball v. Beach, FL 33139 started organizing this tour together, you TB: What’s in store for the future of Monmouth * WHEN: 9 p.m. don’t know what to expect and it almost Metro Station? WHERE: FIU Arena HOW MUCH: Prices Vary makes you really nervous. WHEN: 7 p.m. We’re going to tour with The Are people going to come out? Because BH: HOW MUCH: FREE w/ valid student ID WHAT: Bahamian Student Organization (BSO): Veronicas, I don’t really remember when, Meeting for the fi rst time, it’s all about us. but we’re going to tour Australia with them *Listen to WRGP Radiate FM for live WHERE: GC340 Conference Room This is our tour, but so far it’s been great, game coverage on 88.1, 95.3 and WHEN: 5 p.m. and then after that, nothing has really been I mean, it’s been a great experience and a 96.9 FM HOW MUCH: FREE confi rmed. lot of fun. Compiled By: Paulo O’Swath We’ve been talking about a lot of stuff TB: How’s the tour going so far? but nothing confi rmed yet. BH: It’s going great. We’ve had a couple We plan to be on tour forever, though of shows when you look out into the crowd [laughs].

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STEPHANIE GABRIEL behind with 11 points, fi ve fl oor in the fi rst half. fi rst half once again, driven Staff Writer rebounds, and four assists, The Phoenix, were also by a strong defense and a while managing just a 4-of- very sharp from bwyond the fast paced, fast break-tim- The FIU women’s bas- 18 shooting night. three point arc, connecting ing offense, never slowed ketball team was topped Marquita Adley, another on 5-of-11 attemps in the and they responded with a by Wisconsin-Green Bay, returner from injury, with fi rst half, and 9-of-20, good 15-2 run in the next 6:33, 68-45, in their season- hers being a torn ligament for 45 percent for the game. started by a Rachel Porath opener, on Nov. 14 at FIU in her thumb that kept her Green Bay mounted a three, putting the game out Arena. Green Bay had a 26- out, all but six games, post- 32-8 run over the last 12 of FIU’s reach. 6 record last season and the ed seven points and four minutes of the half and took This is the second Golden Panthers, fi nished rebounds. a 41-18 lead into halftime. loss FIU has suffered to just 13-18 last season, and Leading all scorers would Momentum picked up for Wisconsin-Green Bay it showed, despite returning be Wisconsin-Green Bay’s the Golden Panthers com- in four total matchups 10 players. Kati Hardy with 18 points, ing out of the intermission, since 1982. The loss also Among the FIU starters, shooting 2-of-3 from behind as they started the second sets Golden Panthers’ home Elisa Carey led the way, the arc and 4-of-4 at the half with a pair of threes by opener record at 23-10 and scoring with 14 points, 10 free throw line. Teammates Bosilj and Fanni Hutlassa, 22-12 in all-time season boards, and a pair of steals. Celeste Hoewisch and which led to a 12-0 run over openers. Carey, a 6’2 junior, returned Heather Golden also con- the the fi rst 3 minutes of the FIU, (0-1, 0-0), will head to the team Friday night af- tributed with 10 and 14. second frame, and FIU was to Jacksonville on Nov. 20 ter undergoing knee surgery It was evident that FIU able to pull to within 11 at for their next match-up, that ended her 07-08 season may have some scoring is- the 16:19 mark. against the Dolphins, fol- after just two games. sues in the early going, FIU was un able to sus- lowed by a trip to West

Monika Bosilj, FIU’s shooting under 30 percent tain the hot streak, or mount Virginia to take on the VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON leading 3-point shooter last while Green Bay shot an ex- another run, as Green Bay Mountaineers, both tip-offs LONG NIGHT: Monika Bosilj had a forgettable evening in year (51 makes), followed cellent 56 percent from the picked up the pace from the set for 7 p.m. FIU’s opening loss, the junior shot just 4-of-18 from the fl oor