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Vol. 20, Issue 2 www.beaconnewspaper.com July 2, 2007

Column: Model of Health Pg. 3 Registration policy a problem Pg. 4 Web site curbs plagiarism Pg. 5 Athletics’ woes accumulate Pg. 8 PLANNING AHEAD Students urged to suggest, pick Full-year registration lecture speakers SUSANA RODRIGUEZ possible Contributing Writer In past years, FIU students have seen JOSE MAYA a wide variety of speakers visit; includ- Asst. News Director ing Pope John Paul II, civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton, former White House For the fi rst time in FIU’s Chief of Staff Andy Card and acclaimed history, students will have the fi lm director Spike Lee. opportunity to register for two The Student Government Association semesters at once starting this Lecture Series, which works in collabora- upcoming enrollment period. tion with the president’s offi ce and other The new PantherSoft tool departments and student organizations, is is part of the Classroom Space responsible for bringing these speakers to Utilization Committee’s plans FIU, and is currently looking for student together with the new three-day suggestions for this year’s lecture series. schedule and will launch this Charlie Andrews, former SGA advisor Fall. It will give students the GRAPHIC BY CHRIS CUTRO and current director of Campus Life at Uni- option of registering for Fall “We have consulted them FIU chapter of United Faculty dents the changes via e-mail, versity Park, said that the Student Govern- and Spring semester classes and we’re providing an even of Florida. Bejar said. ment Councils at the Biscayne Bay Campus with only one log-in to the better product to our stu- Faculty Senate chair Bruce “The University will be and at UP adopted the responsibility of PantherSoft system. dents.” Hauptli doesn’t think the working with [the Student organizing and funding the lecture series While the change is not While the new tool is being changes will be all negative. Government Association] to for the benefi t of the FIU community. This mandatory, students who opt to tested, some worry about what “As the system changes, come up with ideas on how to allows the public to have the opportunity register for the two semesters will happen if students fail a it brings some challenges but encompass the entire aspect,” to gain insight from the experiences of the will only have to pay for one pre-requisite or co-requisite, the successful student who said Arthur “AJ” Meyer, vice- visiting speakers. semester at a time. and when they try to register had to wait before now won’t,” president of the Student Gov- “It’s something different and out of your For now, technicalities are for it the following semester, Hauptli said. ernment Council at University everyday routine that gives you a chance still being looked over. the sections are full. According to Phillip King, Park. He added that the SGC to hear someone speak [who] you would According to Assistant Pro- “That unfortunately is the associate registrar for schedul- website is currently being normally see on television,” said Anthony vost of Academic Affairs Eliza- danger,” said Associate Univer- ing, there is a possibility that updated to offer advice on Rionda, SGA’s newly appointed lectures beth Bejar, planning and testing sity Registrar Alex Collins. the new option might not be registration and is expected to coordinator. “It makes them tangible; bring- is being done by the registrar’s Some faculty members pre- ready for the first wave of be ready by mid-July. ing the work students are doing here for offi ce to ensure that the new dict other small obstacles. students who have early enroll- In the meantime, Meyer their careers into perspective.” registration option will run as “I have a feeling that the ment appointments. However, encourages students to contact According to Rionda, the student voice smoothly as possible. learning curve for everyone he believes that the system SGC directly with any ques- helps decide who is invited to speak and he “The ability to plan allows – faculty, students and staff will be ready by the time the tions regarding the changes. encourages students to get involved with the students to better achieve their especially in the registrar’s bulk of students have access to Official registration by committee by attending meetings, partaking goals,” Bejar said. offi ce – will be slow and create registration. appointment will begin Aug. in discussions and voicing their opinions. The new system is already tremendous confusion initially, Students may not hear more 2, and will open for all students “We really want students to take advan- in effect at other universities in but hopefully we’ll all fi gure details on the new option until Aug. 13. Visit http://www.fi u. tage of this opportunity to listen, learn and Florida such as the University it out eventually, ” said Leslie early July, when the University edu/orgs/register/ for more ask questions,” Rionda said. “Our goal is of Florida, Bejar said. Frazier, vice-president of the plans to communicate stu- information. to increase awareness of these events and attendance at the lectures, and through that, increase involvement in SGA.” Universities develop exchange program According to Viviana Jordan, SGA’s director of legislative affairs, lack of student BEN F. BADGER JR. vice president of academic participation is a major set back because the Asst. News Director affairs, the exchange program series depends on student interest and input has been in the works for six for direction. FIU and the University of Miami have years and will be available to “I believe that these lectures enhance decided that it’s better to work together doctoral students only. The students’ cultural and political awareness, – at least off the football fi eld. exchange came into being as a and serve to motivate students and encour- The two universities have entered into result of trial run programs in age them to think about and discuss cultural a new exchange program that will begin Latin American studies, Carib- and social issues that can serve to enrich in the Fall of 2007. bean studies and tropical biol- our discourse both on and off campus,” Administration from both universities ogy. Once it was determined Jordan said. had positive things to say about the new that the exchange program In the past, visiting speakers have been program. could work in other areas, selected by the members of the Lecture’s “This agreement magnifi es the effec- both administrations went COURTESY: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Committee and based on various factors. tiveness of the curricula at both universi- ahead with implementation in all academic example, since FIU has a larger nuclear According to Jordan, cost is one of ties by building on each other’s strengths,” areas. physics program than UM, students at the top variables. Some speakers are said FIU Provost and Executive Vice Presi- Currently, there is no limit to the UM would have more luck enrolling expensive, and their combined budget of dent Ronald Berkman in a press release. number of students who can participate for classes at FIU, according to Stephan $110,000 must be used effectively to bring “This partnership will allow students in the exchange program, according to Mintz, the associate dean of the gradu- in as many as possible throughout the year. at UM and FIU to take advantage of the Wartzok. ate school. Individually, UP has a budget of $66,000, educational and research opportunities “Over the long run we want an equal To participate in the exchange while BBC has $44,000 to spend according at both institutions,” stated Dr. Thomas number of exchange students at both uni- program, students would sign up for to Rionda. J. LeBlanc, executive vice president and versities,” he said. a generic class such as 0000 UM The funds necessary to pay guests are provost at the University of Miami in a By executing the exchange program, Exchange - exact course names and collected through the Activity and Service press release. both universities will increase the number According to Douglas Wartzok, FIU of available courses for their students. For FIU-UM, page 2 LECTURES, page 2 2 The Beacon – July 2, 2007 NEWS www.beaconnewspaper.com

NEWSFLASH Events promote Greek recruitment FIU NEWS EVER CRUZ students will have a chance annually. While formal 500 female students. Sandra B. Gonzalez-Levy appointed new vice presi- Staff Writer to determine whether or rush week does not begin “The purpose of the dent not they wish to become until the Fall semester, pre-recruitment events is Charlene Collazo does involved in Greek Life by sororities have the chance to recruit female students to Modesto A. Maidique announced Sandra B. Gon- it for the sense of cama- participating in a formal to introduce themselves sign up for offi cial recruit- zalez-Levy the new Vice President of University and raderie. rush week for fraternities to potential candidates ment in the fall, social- Community Relations June 28. As the Panhellenic coun- and pre-recruitment events through pre-recruitment, ize, network and meet the “Sandy brings to this position a wealth of knowledge cil president, she believes for sororities coming next which began June 26 and girls; as well as to speak to and an impeccable reputation,” Maidique said in a press there are several benefi ts week. will last throughout the them about what sisterhood release. to joining a Greek organi- The fraternity rush week, summer. means and letting them Gonzalez-Levy’s duties will include working toward zation. July 9-13, will kick off Pre-recruitment events know benefits and goals strengthening FIU’s relationship with the community and “I didn’t have any sib- a meet-and-greet and ice for sororities will consist of of each sorority,” she said. directing the University’s marketing efforts. lings growing up and now cream social geared toward barbecues and other social After these events, inter- Before joining FIU, Gonzalez-Levy worked as Senior I have sisters and friends male student recruitment. events in order to recruit ested candidates fi ll out an Vice President for Terremark Worldwide Inc., a leading with who I share beliefs,” Unlike most fraterni- female students. Collazo application to join one of global provider of managed IT infrastructure solutions. she said. ties, some sororities host said sororities on campus Current and incoming summer pre-recruitment, are aiming to recruit at least GREEKS, page 3 LOCAL NEWS Committee brings speakers to campus Crist reverses tuition cap LECTURES, page 1 committee plans on bring- to departments and activi- “We really want students On June 27 Governor Charlie Christ signed into law ing a “green” speaker as ties at FIU. Also, he said, to get involved and know tuition increases for three public universities, reversing fees, which students pay part of its “Gold + Blue = a major goal for this year that they can,” Rionda said. his initial decision. each semester. According to Green”; someone who will is to bring in some of the “Send an email, come in and Starting in the Fall 2007 the University of Florida, Rionda, students pay $10.52 highlight environmental 2008 presidential candi- see me. The committee is Florida State and the University of South Florida will per credit for the Activity issues. dates to the school by work- open to anyone!” all have a tuition increase up to $1,000 within the next and Service fee. SGA is also interested ing closely with Jordan. According to Andrews, four years. The success of the Lec- in inviting Jeff Corwin, Though SGA plans on it’s important for students The increase in tuition will end the guarantee of top ture Series depends on the a wildlife biologist and bringing these speakers to to get involved and help ranking students receiving free tuition through the Florida speaker’s ability to connect conservationist who hosts FIU, ideas can change at identify individuals who Bright Futures scholarship. with students and effec- the popular series The Jeff anytime as the SGA wants they would be interested in Maidique commented in an article published in the tive management of the Corwin Experience and to see students step up with seeing, a that Jordan Miami Herald that the new law would probably include program’s budget to bring in Corwin’s Quest on Animal their own suggestions. agrees with. FIU by 2009. a wide variety of speakers, Planet. For more information “It is in the student’s Jordan said. Rionda also mentions and to contribute comments best interest to participate ~Compiled by Ana Davis and Ben F. Badger Jr. This year, in order to hopes to invite University and ideas, students should in the decision-making pro- amplify and promote envi- alumni and athletics-related contact the committee at cess since their money is ronmental awareness, the speakers to draw attention fi [email protected]. involved,” she said. CORRECTIONS In the issue dated June 25, 2007, the editorial titled FIU-UM agreement expands class options “Explanation deserved for removal of artwork” should FIU-UM, page 1 limited-access programs are excluded though UM is a more expensive have printed the name of the sculptures collector as from the exchange program entirely. university to attend tuition-wise, Martin Z. Margulies numbers have not been determined. “This is not meant to be a long- doctoral students usually pay the Once registered for the exchange time thing,” Mintz said. same amount due to various grants In the issue dated June 25, 2007, in the article program, students would go to UM Mintz also commented that it is and scholarships. “Three tenured coaches no longer working for FIU,” and sign up for their actual course. expected that doctoral students take “The exchange program should the women’s team had a winning record of The amount of classes offered at both no more than two exchange courses enhance both reputations,” Wartzok 16-14 in their 2007 season and Danny Price is tied with institutions will remain the same as throughout their time of study. said when asked about the FIU-UM women’s basketball coach Cindy Russo as the longest prior to the exchange program. Students will only pay the fees and rivalry concerning which university tenured coach at FIU. Students need no special clear- tuition of their home university and has the better reputation. ance to register for classes. However, after completion of the course, the For more information on how to The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Call our Mintz warns that either institution host institution would send the grade participate in the FIU-UM exchange UP offi ce at 305-348-2709 or BBC at 305-919-4722. could deny a student’s request to par- back to the home institution. program visit http://gradschool.fi u. ticipate in the exchange, and that all Wartzok commented that even edu. Police Beat

EDITORIAL BOARD INFORMATION Sledgehammer threat Curtis Brown, construction foreman at FIU’s Football Stadium, told police June 7 that

CHARLIE GRAU EDITOR IN CHIEF The Beacon offi ce is located in the one of his workers, Geronimo Galvan, threatened Brown with a sledgehammer on the CHRISTOPHER NECUZE PRODUCTION MANAGER Graham Center, room 210, at the job site. The suspect allegedly took offense when Brown reprimanded him for not wear- University Park campus. Questions ing his safety goggles. Galvan was arrested for aggravated assault and is being held for MARIA CHERCOLES NEWS DIRECTOR regarding display advertising and prosecution. EDDITH SEVILLA BBC MANAGING EDITOR billing should be directed to the GEOFFREY ANDERSON JR. LIFE! EDITOR Advertising Manager at 305-348- CELINE PELOFI OPINION EDITOR 2709. Mailing address: Graham Student hit by vehicle SERGIO BONILLA SPORTS EDITOR Center, room 210, Miami, FL Student Maggie Furniss reported that fellow student Kimberly Paez hit her with her CHRIS CUTRO PHOTO EDITOR 33199. Fax number is 305-348- 2712. Biscayne Bay Campus is vehicle as Furniss walked to class at University Park. When questioned, Paez denied she NICOLE ACOSTA ASST. NEWS DIRECTOR 305-919-4722. Offi ce hours are had done anything wrong. Furniss had no marks on her body and declined medical help. ANA DAVIS ASST. NEWS DIRECTOR 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday No actions were taken against Paez. CHRISTINA VEIGA ASST. NEWS DIRECTOR through Friday. E-mail: Beacon@ BEN F. BADGER JR. ASST. NEWS DIRECTOR fi u.edu. Visit us online at www. Golf carts vandalized JOSE MAYA ASST. NEWS DIRECTOR beaconnewspaper.com FERNANDO GARCIA ASST. PHOTO EDITOR Two golf carts parked on the fi rst fl oor of the Red Garage were vandalized over the JOSE MARTINEZ ASST. OPINION EDITOR The Beacon is published on Mon- weekend of June 8-11. One golf cart had a damaged front seat and headlights; while the days and Thursdays during the other had damage to the rear passenger seat. The damage to both golf carts was valued MICHELLE DIAZ SPORTS PAGE DESIGNER Fall and Spring semesters and once at $1,600. JONATHAN ROBERTS LIFE! PAGE DESIGNER a week during Summer B. One JESSICA KERTZNUS BBC PAGE DESIGNER copy per person. Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon is not Burger King vandalized responsible for the content of ads. ANGELINA ESPOSITO COPY EDITOR Over the weekend of June 8-11, the front door window of Burger King in the Graham ASHLEY CAPO COPY EDITOR Ad content is the sole responsibil- Center was smashed in. The damage is estimated at $100. No other vandalism or theft LEONCIO ALVAREZ COPY EDITOR ity of the company or vendor. The Beacon is an editorially indepen- was reported there. BEN F. BADGER JR. WEBMASTER dent newspaper partially funded by sudent and services fees that

TATIANA CANTILLO BUSINESS MANAGER are appropriated by Student Gov- -Compiled by James Sallee, Beacon Staff ROBERT JAROSS DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MEDIA ernment. ALFRED SOTO ASST. STUDENT MEDIA DIRECTOR AT THE BAY The Beacon – 3 www.beaconnewspaper.com July 2, 2007 Model discusses portions, food pyramid

student health services department calories, like a salad,” Santisteban the University offers. roasted or steamed. Proteins are at the Biscayne Bay Campus, said. Each campus has features such meat, poultry, fi sh, dry beans, eggs meals should be taken in measured as a fi tness center, pool, tennis and nuts. LET’S GET PHYSICAL! portions. and basketball courts. You can Carbohydrates like breads, “You need to have breakfast as Exercising also plays a big part also join any of the team sports cereals, pasta and rice should be A lthough I am a student major- a king or queen, then have lunch in a healthy diet. According to the events like volleyball, baseball, whole wheat or whole grain. You ing in print journalism, health is as a prince or princess and end the American Heart Association, you basketball, soccer, etc. can have anywhere from six to something I take very seriously, day having dinner as a homeless need to burn as many calories as eleven servings a day and avoid DOLLAR DAYS NO MORE especially as a model. person,” Santisteban said. you consume and be physically soft drinks and keep an eye on the Having danced ballet, fla- Long starvation slows your active. It recommends 30 minutes If you think the dollar menu, amount of sugar in the juices you menco, salsa and hip-hop, I like metabolism causing weight gain, of physical activity per day. the value menu and the super value consume. Drinking eight glasses to maintain a healthy lifestyle while digestion helps burn calories If you think about it, 30 minutes menu are the best inventions ever, of water a day is very benefi cial for three reasons: my activities and keeps the metabolism going, is not that much. you are not on the right track. as well. demand it, being healthy makes Santisteban said. If you watch any of today’s You can always buy grocery ANTI-COUCH POTATO me feel good and my mom said If you are satisfi ed after fi nish- reality shows, it would take you 30 items beforehand and prepare your so. ing your meal, you are not going to minutes to maybe an hour. meals; it will be less expensive and Sometimes we do not have the Aside from placing me in extra- overeat later. This is an important If you watch a baseball game, healthier. time to prepare our own food or curricular physical activities, my rule that justifi es why many diet it could take at least three hours of I also suggest buying fruits hit the gym because of everyday mom also taught me to eat well. programs try to include the foods your day, and if you watch “24” when they are in season; they taste things like homework, parties and As they say, “Mom knows best.” you like, so you are satisfi ed and you can be sitting down in front better and cost less. our signifi cant other, but the truth She taught me to eat three meals a not feeling like you are missing of that TV the whole day! Yogurts, cereals, dried fruits, is that living a healthy lifestyle is day with two snacks between each out. There are no excuses for fail- whole grain breads and energy essential to our well being. meal; eating fi ve times a day but “Today we talk about high and ing to live a healthy life. Money bars are also great snacks. Now, if you want to fit into in smaller portions. low density foods. High-density shouldn’t be a problem. Exercising that bikini or simply have more USE THE FOOD PYRAMID food is the one we need to avoid. does not mean having to join a energy, get off that couch and get PORTIONS, WHAT [Although] it is a small portion gym and pay a monthly fee. You How much should we eat from to work! ABOUT THEM? in size, [it’s] big in calories like can wash your car, walk your dog, each group? Proteins should be Read the Model of Health According to Yolanda Santiste- a hamburger. A low-density food clean your house, swim while get- the size of a deck of cards. You column every other week this ban, a nurse practitioner from the is a big portion in size but low in ting a great tan or enjoy the gym should always eat it baked, boiled, summer. Tekes recruit BBC students SUMMER FLAVOR GREEK, page 2 “Not having a house is to commute to UP,” Cabrera sometimes a disadvantage. said. the organizations. This gives We would like our own house, Collazo said sororities the members of fraternities our own space, because it have begun orientations at and sororities a chance to represents our symbols, but BBC and have recruited about review and evaluate the appli- we manage. We do pretty nine female students so far. cants and then decide whether good,” she said. “That’s a lot considering or not they are compatible According to Pete a lot of people don’t go to with the values of that particu- Cabrera, President of Sigma BBC,” he said. lar organization. Phi Epsilon, his fraternity As far as requirements The Pi Kappa Alpha fra- invites potential candidates to to join a Greek organiza- ternity, also known as Pike, events throughout rush week tion, potential candidates will be allowed to host social such as going out to dinner. must maintain a 2.5 GPA, but events in their house this year For Biscayne Bay Campus according to Victor Manuel for the fi rst time after a two- students interested in joining Penedo, president of the year suspension. a Greek organization, travel- Latino-based Lambda Theta Kenny Gelok, Pike presi- ing to UP might have to be a Phi fraternity, there is no mold dent, believes that being one necessity, since most Greek that candidates must fit in of the only other fraternity organizations are located order to be accepted into an FERNANDO GARCIA/THE BEACON with a house at University at UP. organization. Park is one of the many reason As of last Spring, how- “Our fraternity is open to GOOD EATS: Vicky Owles, associate director of campus life, serves food to freshman why male students should ever, the Tau Kappa Epsi- anybody; anybody who wants Sterling George, pre-med student, during the Summer B barbeque kick off June 27 at the Biscayne Bay Campus’s Panther Square. rush for Pike. lon fraternities did hold a to excel in school, people who “We can provide these recruitment event at BBC, are confi dent and people who students with a real fraternity something most fraternities join for the right reasons, not experience. Having a house is have yet to do. just to party,” he said. a huge advantage, although I “We have considered set- For a schedule of fraternity Are you undecided? don’t think the fraternities ting up a rep table but we and sorority pre-recruitment without houses are at a great feel that it might be harder events to go www.beacon- disadvantage,” he said. for students that go to BBC newspaper.com. WE CAN HELP! NEWSFLASH Become a Healthcare Practitioner SPC-BBC set to hold elections

The Student Programming Council at Spring Fling, Summer Splash, and Wom- the Biscayne Bay Campus will be holding en’s Celebration. •Acupuncture Physicians Program in only 36 months elections July 6 at the Wolfe University These positions are available to SPC Center in order to fi ll various chair and members only and a 2.2 grade-point aver- •Massage Therapy Program in only 7 1/2 months co-chair positions. age is required in order to apply. The following positions are available. Applications are available at the For more information call 305-595-9500 Chair positions: Homecoming, Special Campus Life office, located at WUC, Acupuncture & Massage College Events, Release Week, Spring Fling and room 141 and are due July 2. Pan African Celebration. Special elections will be held in August 10506 N. Kendall Dr. Co-chair positions: Affair of the Arts, if all positions are not fi lled during the Miami, FL 33176 Special Events, Release Week, Fall Fest, upcoming elections. www.amcollege.edu Homecoming, Pan-African Heritage, -Compiled by Ever Cruz 4 The Beacon – July 2, 2007 www.beaconnewspaper.com OPINION Charlie Grau Editor in Chief • Christopher Necuze Production Manager • Celine Pelofi Opinion Editor New registration policy Tuition increase may far from fl awless benefi t Florida students

Florida’s public universities freeze enrollment for lack of are strapped for cash. With the suffi cient funds to support con- state government dealing with its tinued growth, a tuition hike own fi nancial problems, raising seems more than justifi ed. tuition is becoming an increas- It is important for Florida’s ingly attractive option for our students to get an excellent state public institutions of higher education at stellar universities. education. Hiring quality faculty members After intially vetoing a 5 and constructing and maintain- percent tuition hike a few weeks ing, top quality facilities are all ago, Gov. Charlie Crist recently vital processes in making Flori-

Michelle Diaz/ approved raising tuition for three da’s schools among the best in universities. The University of the nation. However, all of these South Florida, the University things do come with a price. of Florida, and Florida State There must be a balance University will all be raising between cost and quality, low

The Beacon tuition prices – for now FIU has prices and high values. It is not been spared. inconceivable for Florida to have Yet while few students are great universities without strato- ever enthusiastic about a tuition spheric prices. FIU President increase (and understandably Modesto A. Maidique is among so), such raises are justifi able. those advocating tuition hikes, The presidents of all 11 public having supported the proposed universities in Florida advocated and rejected 5 percent rise in tuition hikes, and while the tuition at all public universities BEN F. BADGER JR. get A’s in all my classes. Then comes semester of time lost or that could pain of paying more for col- in Florida. In light of this, some Asst. News Director Spring 2008 and all of a sudden my have been used for another required lege stings, it is a neccesary and wonder if FIU will be next. overall schedule has changed. course. inevitable occurence. If and when that occurs, it is With the Fall semester on its way, So I go and drop the class that “That unfortunately is the Limited and gradual hikes important that the increase not there are many new concerns and I know I will not be able to attend. danger,” said Alex Collins, an in the cost of education are an be too dramatic. That being said, gripes with the changes being made Then to my displeasure I learn that associate university registrar in an important part of improving moderate increases are inevita- to registration. The upcoming three- all of the other times at which the interview published in The Beacon Florida’s universities. bly neccesary in order for FIU to day class schedule looks to be pretty course is offered are closed. I just July 2, 2007. Of course, the need for these become tshe top tier school we good, with one big exception. lost a necessary class. Registering for classes months increases must be coupled with all would like it to be. My issue is not with the three- I predict that this will be a real in advance is really going to cause a healthy consideration for the After all, the consequences day schedule itself. Actually I love problem when the Spring 2008 a problem. consequences of raising tuition of lacking sufficient funds coming to FIU. Many times, I prefer semester approaches. Life’s circum- It’s just so competitive. Depend- too drastically. would be dire for students and to be here rather than at home. stances change too often to be forc- ing on what grade level you are Furthermore, tuition hikes professors alike. Those who No, my gripe is with certain ing students to register for classes so at determines how soon you can should also be combined with bemoan overcrowded classes aspects of the new schedule’s imple- far in advance. register for classes. I don’t really increases in fi nancial aid. Florida must remember that tuition mentation – namely, being able Besides schedule changes, there understand how that’s fair. I say that students should not be priced out increases at public universities, to register for classes more than a is the possibility of failing a prereq- you open registration at the same of their own education system. when managed correctly, will semester in advance. uisite class. time for everyone, so that everyone Our state’s public universities mean more professors and better Starting in Fall 2007, students If a student signs up for a class in gets an even shot at registering for are among the most affordable schools. Such things are hard will be able to register not only for the spring but fails its prerequisite a class. in the nation, and that is a good to argue against, and moderate that semester, but for the Spring in the fall, that will lead to a real As much as being in college is thing. increases in tuition prices will 2008 semester as well. mess with having to retake classes great, I can’t afford to be a student However, when a major state ultimately be more beneficial “Students at commuter schools or waiting to retake classes. forever. university (FSU) threatens to than negative. like FIU need two things: they need But the new three-day class I know I’ve been talking a lot predictability and they need to have schedule ... it scares me. I mean about “what ifs,” but they are not a sense that they’re making prog- what about those really small upper some minute possibility. Everything ress toward their degrees,” Provost division classes? I said is likely to happen because in WHAT DO YOU THINK? Ronald Berkman told The Beacon Right now, if a student runs into my experience, if something can go last November. any kind of problem that changes wrong it will. While I will agree that predict- their schedule from the fall to the The only way to solve the prob- Would a small raise in tuition be ability is a good thing, when it comes spring, they could be forced into lem is to not allow students to accepted if it meant receiving a to registering for classes, predictabil- taking another semester at FIU. register for classes a semester in better quality education? ity is only possible for robots. For example, if a senior lost just advance. For example, let’s say I register one upper division class due to their It will not only be easier on the for all the classes I am going to take students but the administration as schedule changing, they would have • Yes – My education is most important. The cost during the Fall 2007 and Spring to wait until the following semester well; it can’t be easy for any depart- 2008 semesters. Fall goes well and I to register for it. In other words, a ment to plan out classes that far in is not an issue. advance. Though it is not a mandatory • Yes – FIU could improve in certain areas. policy for students to register early SEND US YOUR LETTERS for the following semester, many • Sure – I really don’t care. Letters to the Editor must be dropped off in GC 210 at will do so in hopes of guaranteeing a spot due to the limited number of University Park, WUC 124 at the Biscayne Bay Campus • No – I’m satisfi ed with the education I’m spaces in many classes. receiving as well as the cost of tuition. or sent to [email protected]. Letters must At least one schedule that’s been include the writer’s full name, year in school, major/ planned way in advance will work • No – There is no way the University is getting department and a valid phone number for verifi cation out: Burger King will remain open purposes. The Beacon reserves the right to edit letters for past 3 p.m. on Fridays. I can drown anymore of my money! clarity and/or spacing constraints. Letters must adhere to my sorrows with a king size diet a maximum of 300 words. coke after missing out on a class with a limited number of seats. Cast your vote at www.beaconnewspaper.com LIFE! The Beacon – 5 www.beaconnewspaper.com July 2, 2007 : Site Scans trol for on Pl C ag t ia ca r y is p m o C BEN F. BADGER JR. be forced to switch to Asst. News Director another class. When asked, Turni- Professors who tin.com’s phone sup- assign research papers port said that when as a high percentage students submit their of their grading policy papers to the web site, constantly struggle the site does not retain with the possibility of ownership of the paper their students violating but will keep it circu- one of the most unfor- lated in its database. giving policies at any However, one sec- learning institution: tion from the user plagiarism – a problem agreement policy one researcher decided found on the web site to correct. GRAPHIC BY JONATAN ROBERTS/THE BEACON suggests otherwise, John Barrie, along with other Altinoz said. “They didn’t think plagiarize a small portion of any year, according to Johnson. stating, “All services, content, researchers at the University of they were plagiarizing or claimed paper and they report said stu- Despite the usefulness of data, information and other mate- California, Berkeley, created they didn’t know what they were dents to the administration. Turnitin.com, many professors, rials on or directly accessible a series of computer programs doing.” Although it may seem harsh, it like English professor Christina from the site are owned by iPara- to detect when research papers The use of such programs and is completely within the author- Machado do not use the system digms, its subsidiaries, affi liates, were being recycled in their large the severity of the violations are ity of professors to fail students for several reasons such as dislik- licensors and/or vendors.” undergraduate classes. at the discretion of the professors. who plagiarize, even if they do so ing the interface, keeping grading With that said, a student can, From those programs came Altinoz, at a more personal hypothetically, plagiarize them- Plagiarism.org, the world’s fi rst who It becomes such a dilemma. They didn’t level or simply selves if they submit a paper Internet-based plagiarism detec- teaches disagreeing with to Turnitin.com and choose to tion service. world think they were plagiarizing or claimed the availability of make references to that paper in The site eventually spawned civilizations, they didn’t know what they were doing. their students’ a second assignment. Turnitin.com and iThenticate. looks at each work to the Even though these web sites com, which automatically scan case of plagia- – Devrim Altinoz public and could strike fear in many stu- documents for any copied pas- rism on a case-by-case basis. unintentionally. the rules that dents, others such as freshman sages. If she determines a student FIU has several are carried out by Turnitin.com Cristina Loreto feel that the web “I use Turnitin.com to prevent unintentionally plagiarized a sanctions for plagiarism, ranging that state that all essays that are site is effective in curbing the plagiarism,” said Devrim Alti- small portion of his or her paper, from failing the assignment in reviewed on the web site for copying of others’ ideas. noz, an adjunct faculty member she will allow them to rewrite question to being expelled from plagiarism become the property “I think it’s a good way to of the history department. “I also it. the institution. of the web site. create original work,” said use it to teach students to not just In the cases where students “It usually does not rise to the “I don’t like it,” Machado Loreto. “The fact that you know use the Internet as a source.” clearly plagiarized their entire level of expulsion,” said Vice said. “You can detect plagiarism a teacher could fail you or be Altinoz says Turnitin.com paper, however, she follows FIU Provost of Academic Affairs yourself.” kicked out of school is a great has helped her fi nd several cases policy and reports them to the Kenneth Johnson. “Though there According to Machado, a incentive not to plagiarize.” where students’ papers were administration. have been a number of suspen- student can refuse to turn in a For more information on the completely or partially plagia- Altinoz also commented that sions.” paper to Turnitin.com in order rules and regulations of Turnitin. rized. some professors fail students Suspensions due to plagiarism to maintain their ownership, com, check out www.turnitin. “It becomes such a dilemma,” even if they unintentionally usually last a semester to a full although, in such a case, could com/static/usage.html. Student employment available in heart of University

KASSANDRA POOL determines whether the student the remaining amount for his king primarily sets up the Contributing Writer meets the position’s qualifi cations, size Twix.” equipment needed for mainly toward customer-friendli- events on and around With fuel prices on the rise ness. Once the student is hired they Computer Lab & Audio Visual- campus. Equipment and a Monday/Wednesday/Friday undergo 2-3 weeks of training. Starting Salary: $8 per hour such at projectors, schedule looming, students look- About 100-175 students are The computer lab, where stu- laptops, microphones, ing for a fl exible job schedule can hired a month before the actual dents go to study or simply pass screens and the audio fi nd numerous opportunities on semester. Out of those 175 stu- the time between classes, requires system has to be set campus that do not compromise dents only a handful continue that their employees have basic by the time the event study time and gas money. Here working for the bookstore for the experience and knowledge with begins. Afterward, are some jobs that are available remainder of the year. computers as well as a friendly they speak with the in the center of campus life: The As a bookstore employee, stu- disposition in order to help other customer to make sure Graham Center. dents sometimes have the chance students. According to Sanyo all their needs were to meet an administrator face- Mathew, coordinator of computer met. Bookstore Starting Salary: to-face such as former employee applications, during a typical Current A/V $6.67 per hour Rosalyn Delgado, who had the semester a computer lab assistant employee Jephren To work at the bookstore, opportunity to Modesto A. works 20 or fewer hours per week. Perez has been able prospective employees have to Maidique. If the lab’s employees need more to manage work as go through a 20-minute orienta- “I know exactly what Mr. hours, they are allowed to do more both as a computer tion to introduce them to the job Maidique, the President actually then the standard 20 hours during lab assistant and as an environment. If the students are likes as a candy bar – he likes the summer. A/V employee. FERNANDO GARCIA /THE BEACON still interested, an interview time is Twix, king size. And one day, to According to Andre Rodri- COFFEE STOP: Junior Maria Rendon helps a given to them where the Assistant think our President didn’t have guez, the coordinator for audio/ JOBS, page 6 customer in the FIU bookstore cafe, one of the General Manager, Phredd Hunter, enough cash on him, I had to pay visual services, an A/V employee places on campus that hires students. 6 The Beacon – July 2, 2007 LIFE! www.beaconnewspaper.com

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GAME Halo 3 Beta under the two bases. The level, a as it perfectly balances team posi- Bubble Shield that protects you very open landscape, allows for tions and risks for reaching more from incoming fi re. The coolest the possibility of an attack from powerful weapons, such as the weapon is the Spartan Laser, which KEVIN CASTRO all sides. rocket launcher found in front of has been the talk of the beta since Contributing Writer Luckily, the underground tun- a deadly gun turret. its press release and can annihilate nels provide access to an array The fi nal map, Valhalla, houses anything in one hit. This past May, developer of weapons and equipment. The an assortment of vehicles and Unsurprisingly, the beta isn’t Bungie Software and publisher open-ended aspect of this map has weapons such as a missile pod perfect: there are bugs severe Microsoft released the most antici- caused it to be the most hated of the and Mongooses (ground recon- enough to merit the attention of pated, Xbox live-play-only game three, though – it’s rare that anyone naissance vehicles). Valhalla is Bungie – some unlucky people this year, Halo 3 Beta, a public beta could fi nd this map appealing. also home to the renowned “man found themselves locked out of for the highly anticipated Halo 3 High Ground, an asymmetrical cannon,” which will shoot you the game at fi rst. Despite the bugs, being released Sept. 25, 2007. map on top of a hill, has players hundreds of feet into the air onto the beta contains some impressive To keep gamers in suspense often beginning their play on the the hub of the map. Out of all of graphics, especially at such an until the launch of Halo 3, the attacking side of the map, where the maps, this one offers the most early stage of production. beta does not offer a storyline, but weapons such as a shotgun, a versatile and abundant collection The amazing sound effects you it does give a slight, but majestic sniper rifl e and a cloaking device of battle space, weapons, equip- hear from a far away battle and preview of what you can expect There are three new maps: can be found. Although the attack- ment and vehicles. the effi cient use of the weapons in the fi nal release – new and fun Snowbound, High Ground and the ing team has a base, the defending In the beta, some of the new both old and new complement the vehicles, weapons and features that regal Valhalla. Snowbound is split team has excellent cover through- weapons introduced include the already surreal gaming experience, were not present in the previous into two sections: the open snowy out their portion of the map. This portable Grav Lift that allows for making the wait for the fi nal game Halo title, Halo 2. area outside and a series of tunnels is one of the best maps in the beta a quick boost skyward and the seem even longer.

GAME Odin Sphere great power and key to a prophecy leave you exposed, especially in early on. Bosses are large and the of Armageddon. large groups of foes. enemies gather in mobs that can The game play is simple enough, Graphically, Odin Sphere is overwhelm in short order. The lim- LUIS H. GARCIA but contains enough tricks to keep beautiful to admire. The exquisite ited inventory space and occasional Staff Writer things fresh. Movement is handled 2-D art brings the world of Erion to in-game slowdown from so much on a 2-D plane while the stages life. With larger than life characters activity onscreen can be a hin- While most video game devel- consist of circular zones that loop and beasts, the game’s art is loaded drance to the player -- load times opers are pushing the envelope for with exit points that lead to differ- with charm that grabs the audience are frequent and at times lengthy the latest 3-D imagery, there are ent sections. like a storybook or an animated between all transitions, from new some that still believe in using 2-D Each of the fi ve protagonists feature. areas to scripted scenes. art to paint today’s digital gaming has their own abilities and tactics Adding further to the atmo- While Odin Sphere has some landscape. Developer Vanillaware in fi ghting monsters, from gliding sphere is the full orchestral score technical fl aws, the game’s charm and publisher Atlus bring us such a to magic spells. One key element of Hiroshi Sakimoto; musical and play mechanics help make up 2-D work of art in their latest Play- in the game is “Phozon,” an energy arrangements range from grand it. It is refreshing seeing a title Station 2 release, Odin Sphere. source left behind from slain ene- regal processionals to thunderous like this one that shows classic 2-D Odin Sphere’s tale revolves mies. Phozons have multiple uses war marches The fully-voiced gaming is still alive today. around five individuals whose from strengthening your weapon to dialogue is offered in both English With consoles as powerful as paths intertwine during a time of father, to Oswald, the Shadow powering spells and even aiding in and Japanese and both are handled they are now, Odin Sphere shows strife and dragons in the world Knight serving the Fairy Kingdom the growth of plants for producing very well, further adding life to the the possibilities of how far 2-D art of Erion. From Gwendolyn, the of Ringford, all of the characters recovery items. Combat must also character. in video games can go if devel- Valkyrie princess of Ragnanival offer unique perspectives of the war be handled with care as attacking While the game is easy to pick opers and players are willing to trying to win the approval of her over the Cauldron, an artifact of too much or at the wrong time can up, it can be quite a challenge even embrace it.

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JOBS, page 5 You are that chick on that show.’ Besides meeting fans, she also TheThe Life!Life! sectionsection isis lookinglooking forfor moti-moti- makes them feel right at home, “I do primarily vatedvated studentsstudents toto fifi llll thethe followingfollowing posi-posi- which is one of the goals the GC audio/visual work, keeps in mind when hiring their tions: so my fi rst event that tions: employees, according to Ham- I did was when Dan ilton. - Assistant Life! Editor Marino was here Hamilton wants the students giving a speech for to feel right at home and tells her - Writers the football team -- it employees, “You are here not just was kind of cool, I to do the A/V or custodial, no! You got to talk to him and are here for the after that I’ve gotten spiritual and emo- to meet everyone tional part of the from Gloria Este- students, because fan to Andrew Card, you are the one former Chief of who’s going to Staff of the White FERNANDO GARCIA /THE BEACON bring the sunshine House.” MAY I HELP YOU?: Lab assistant Gagan Sharma to them, so they Information Desk logs a student into the computer lab. [the employees] Starting Salary: are the sunshine.” $7.50 per hour customer-friendly people who are There are also Students wanting to give their even-tempered, high spirited and other jobs on fellow classmates directions self-assured are ideal candidates campus outside around campus and get paid for for the job. of the GC includ- it can work at the GC informa- Current info desk employee ing positions in tion desk, where they can be Martha Lopez, has had the oppor- the Green Library, referred to by faculty and staff tunity of being recognized as one the Ryder Busi- members or by applying at the of the former contestant of the ness Building and GC Main Office; international television show “Nuestra Belleza the Recreation students have priority because Latinas.” Center. V i s i t they are only allowed to work on “I get recognized by a bunch www.fiujobs.com campus. According to GC Execu- of people on campus. People come for available job tive Director Ruth Hamilton, up to me and are like ‘Oh My God! positions. www.beaconnewspaper.com SPORTS The Beacon – July 2, 2007 7 2007 NBA Draft full of trades, surprising selections

DRAFT, page 8 defending champion Uni- from North Carolina and the The Knicks and Blazers versity of Florida Gators. Sacramento Kings picked cut a deal that sent big man have selected him. Durant At six-ten, 245, Horford up versatile center Spencer Zach Randolph along with is an offensive machine that has an NBA ready body. His Hawes from Washington Dan Dickau and Fred Jones handles like a , tenacity on the boards, soft to round out the stellar top to New York for guard Steve rebounds like a dominant touch around the rim and ten. Francis and Channing Frye. center and has unlimited maturity should blend well After an embarrassing The Knicks fi nally have a range on his jumper. You with a young, athletic cast in exit from the playoffs last dominant offensive force on can build strength, but you Atlanta – who used its 11th season, the the front line to complement cannot teach the killer the pick to grab six-three scor- traded both of its picks. guard Stephon Marbury. instinct that Durant has. ing guard from With the 20th selection Look for the 12th over- Joining Durant in Seattle Texas A & M University. overall the Heat selected all pick by Philadelphia, next season will be Jeff Horford wasn’t the only Jason Smith – a smooth ; Julian Green – the combo forward member of the Gators to power forward from Colo- Wright, the raw forward from Georgetown Univer- crack the top ten in the draft. rado State University, who from Kansas who went one sity. , whose game was traded to Philadelphia spot back to New Orleans; Green, who is an excep- is a blueprint of Scottie minutes later for Ohio State the newest Los Angeles tional passer for a big man, Pippen’s, was selected 7th guard . Clipper in Al Thorton, who was elected 5th overall by the Minnesota Timber- Smith, in my mind, was had a dominant senior year by the , but wolves, and the energetic a wise choice for the Heat at Florida State; former was the key part of a draft Jokim Noah will join a frontline with the aging UCLA guard Aaron Affalo, night trade that sent former rising team in the Chicago pieces of Shaquille O’Neal who was the 27th pick to Sonics All-Star Bulls after being selected and Alonzo Morning. ‘With Detroit and , to Boston. ninth. their 39th pick, the Heat the USC guard who was For the past fi ve seasons, With the sixth pick the grabbed Bosnian center selected 16th overall by the have took its Stanko Barac but then traded Washington to all make consistently gone after for- chances with seven-foot him to the . noise in the league next wards in the draft, and this Chinese forward Yi Jian- For a team that didn’t season. year was no exception. lian. even have a draft pick, the The 2007 NBA draft AP PHOTO With the third overall The Charlotte Bobcats New York Knicks still man- class has more potential FIRST TO GO: (right) shakes hands with NBA pick, the Hawks selected Al used its eighth pick to grab aged to make draft day stars and impact players commisioner David Stern, was selected fi rst overall. Horford from the two-time forward headlines. than any draft preceding it. Garcia should not assume UNDER CONSTRUCTION blamed for FIU’s past mistakes

SCHOLARSHIPS, page 8 see justifi cation for the investments made into sports. for slacking in the world of academia and not While the coaches and staff want nothing exactly Ivy League caliber. more than to see all their athletes graduate, it The newcomer in the athletic department comes down to the players and whether or not shouldn’t, however, be held accountable for they put forth effort in the classroom. the sins of the former administration. While Any talented athlete has learned from day Pete Garcia may be the perfect person for the one that not everyone makes it to the profes- job, to begin your term handicapped because sional level, and for the vast majority this of the misdoings of the previous administra- holds true until the end of their competitive tion. athletic careers. It is not impossible to bounce back from FIU sports, for the most part, is at a juncture crippling blows from the NCAA, as FIU’s right now where some of the athletes are given friend down the street has proven. After being a chance they might not have had at some of on probation and losing over 31 scholar- the upper tier schools. ships in 1996, the University of Miami came Not to sound like an old fogy, but would back within fi ve years and won the national you slap your head coach in the face after he championship. And despite the criticisms it puts you into play? In turn that is what’s done received because of past conduct, there has to the University every time it loses a scholar- JESSICA MARSHALL/THE BEACON been a defi nitive improvement in grades over ship because of grades. AT WORK: The Golden Panthers football team will be playing at the Orange Bowl while the past few year at UM. At least a moderate attempt must be made construction crews work on FIU stadium this year. Phase one of the stadium renovation will add By this point it is acknowledged that FIU by the players in order to succeed. If they 10,500 additional seats, a video score board, luxury suits and stadium club. has enormous potential, both as an academic don’t, then it is up to Garcia and the rest of the and athletic institution. It is easy to fall in love staff to weed out the dead weight and see to with South Florida and its weather, lifestyles it that when FIU faces defeat in sports, it will and pure exposure that recruits can get playing be because of losing to the better team, not Live near Campus, 8440 SW 8 St., at a Division I school. We may soon enough defeating themselves in the classroom. For Sale/Rent 2/2 Beautiful New Condos Top of the line amenities, CLASSIFIEDS soundproof walls, pre-wired for alarm-cable-internet, JOBS impact resistant windows, large balcony,cherry cabinets, SS Earn up to $5000 or more while helping infertile couples start a family. Healthy appliances, Crown Molding, nonsmoking females 21-32 (egg donors) and 21-42 (surrogates). Call Sara 954 closet organizers, assigned 987 5802 (Agency) covered parking, pool, washer/ dryer in unit. FOR RENT

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Scholarship Losses After a disastrous season for the football team resulted in a winless year, the fi ring of the head coach and a brawl that landed FIU onto national news for days for all the wrong reasons, the NCAA has swept through with an academic evalua- tion and left destruction in its wake. Football The damage imposed onto not only football but basketball and baseball as well. The Academic Progress Rate • Lost 9 scholarships is a study done over the past three years of NCAA teams that evaluates the graduation rates and academic standings of student athletes. •889 APR Score FIU’s performance is one to be forgotten as they will eventually lose 12 scholarships: nine scholarships in football, two in men’s basketball and one in baseball. The NCAA currently has retrieved nine scholar- Men’s Basketball ships from FIU. The remaining three scholarships will be lost in the Fall semester. FIU also fi nished in the bottom • Lost 2 scholarships fi fteenth percentile as a whole and the bottom 10th percentile in base- ball. Add it up, and FIU has nearly lost as many scholarships as any • 870 APR Score other Division I school. Hardly the right direction for a school that just put $31 million into renovating a stadium and intends to become an upper tier competitor across the collegiate landscape. Finishing in the upper half of Baseball Division I schools when it comes to basic academic standards like

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SCHOLARSHIPS, page 7 To no surprise, Blazers choose Oden with fi rst pick

76ers drafted future Hall of Famer Allen dominant center from Ohio State Univer- sions and has the ability to fi nish in traffi c. Iverson with its top pick, in a stellar class sity. As expected, the Portland Trailblazers Look for him to make an impact along side highlighted by the now reigning league selected the seven-footer with the fi rst over- center Pau Gasol in Memphis next season. defensive player of the year Marcus Camby, all pick. The 19-year-old stud posted modest With the second overall pick, the Seattle two-time league MVP Steve Nash, argu- averages of 15.7 points, 9.6 rebounds and Supersonics got the best consolation prize ably the best player on the planet today in 3.3 blocks per game in a freshman season ever in 18-year-old swingman Kevin Kobe Bryant, point guard Stephon Marbury, while recovering from wrist surgery. Durant. The six-ten, 190-pound forward forward Antoine Walker and sharp shooters Oden can be a game changer on both was the fi rst freshman ever to be voted the Peja Stojakovic and Ray Allen. ends of the fl oor right away and as long consensus National Player of the Year after In 1984, arguably the best ever, Michael On Saturday night in New York City, as he improves his footwork, offensively; leading the in scoring at Jordan, was an early pick in the NBA Draft two things happened: The best collegiate he should be a star in the league for many 25.8 ppg, rebounding and blocked shots as – second to one of the best centers ever in basketball prospects saw their dreams come years to come. I look for his game to fl ourish the go-to-man for the University of Texas NBA history – Hakeem Olajuwon. That true and the world witnessed what was in in Portland along side reigning Rookie of Longhorns. Durant raised some eyebrows class also featured the likes of Charles Bar- my mind the deepest NBA Draft of all time. the Year Brandon Roy and newly acquired at predraft workouts when he was unable to kley, John Stockton, Otis Thorpe and Sam Let’s break it all down by examining the Steve Francis. Mike Conley bench press 185 pounds. If the lanky Durant Perkins; pretty strong class right? early picks. Jr., Oden’s friend and teammate with the couldn’t bench 100 pounds I still would Over a decade ago, the 1996 NBA Draft Although nine of the fi rst 13 picks taken Ohio State Buckeyes, was selected fourth boasted what many labeled as the best draft in the draft were forwards, the biggest buzz overall by the Memphis Grizzles. Conley DRAFT, page 7 in the history of the league. The Philadelphia was undoubtedly around Greg Oden – the Jr. has exceptional speed, makes good deci-