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The Beacon, October 2, 2013 Florida International University View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by DigitalCommons@Florida International University Florida International University FIU Digital Commons The Beacon Special Collections and University Archives 10-2-2013 The Beacon, October 2, 2013 Florida International University Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/student_newspaper Recommended Citation Florida International University, "The Beacon, October 2, 2013" (2013). The Beacon. Book 653. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/student_newspaper/653 This work is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections and University Archives at FIU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Beacon by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 25, Issue 20 fiusm.com Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Obamacare goes live GET IT WHILE IT’S FRESH with online marketplace CINDY OSORTO problem with that.” being implemented in the state.” Contributing Writer Citizens will be required to get “Banning navigator workers health care or otherwise pay a tax, from county health centers is just one President Barack Obama signed and the expansion of Medicaid way to halt health care expansion,” the Affordable Care Act on March has become a state option. While he said, alluding to Gov. Rick Scott. 23, 2010. Three years later, the the Democratic party has heavily While many Republicans, espe- controversy and confusion regarding supported the health care bill, cially in Florida, are waging war its implications continue. Republicans have heavily opposed against Obamacare, many people Forty-two percent of Americans it. However, many individuals’ have continue to be uninformed. are unaware of the current state of the mixed opinions for fear of effects the Students may become affected in bill, according to a poll conducted by bill may have that may not yet be their work environments. Students the Kaiser Family Foundation. apparent. working full-time may now be The bill is currently law, though In Florida, Republicans have required to purchase a health care not in its original form. The options taken a strong stand against plan. Both part-time and full-time for private health care managed Obamacare. In addition to the students may experience a cut in under the federal government are Medicaid and state exchange oppo- their hours due to shifts in their now available. Tuesday, Oct. 1, sition decision, outreach workers work. Many companies are in the Americans began exploring health known as navigators were recently process of assessing any required care coverage options. On Jan. 1, banned from local health depart- adjustments due to the bill. 2014, the bill will take full effect. ments. Some county local health An insurance plan flyer at As the issue stands, it will have departments, such as Broward the Wellness Center, covered by both positive and negative effects on county, have argued that their citi- the UnitedHealthcare insurance college students. zens would be losing valuable infor- company now states that students Elizabeth Foley, professor of law, mation if the ban continues. should be aware that coverage opposes the bill. “I’m not holding my breath on an plans may change in the upcoming KIERON WILLIAMS/THE BEACON “If you think about what this organized, comprehensive outreach months. The flyer states that students means, it means that they can’t force the first few months after October,” are advised to seek more informa- Imeña Valdes, dietetics and nutrition major and president of us to buy broccoli [health care], but said Daniel Irigoyen, engineering tion on whether they are eligible the FIU Organic Farmers Market Consortium, awaits customers they can tax us if we don’t [buy junior major. “Florida leadership has eager to buy fresh produce and baked goods at the weekly health care],” said Foley. “I have a been staunchly against Obamacare SEE HEALTH, PAGE 2 farmer’s market, located by the red wall of the library. Panthermonium expects large numbers AILYS TOLEDO According to Cancio, performers are chosen according “We want to include everyone: students, alumni and faculty Staff Writer to an online poll through Facebook. Cancio said the polled and staff. We want to make sure people don’t forget what showed that hip-hop and electronic dance music were the top Homecoming is all about. Everyone participating can really As the University’s annual Panthermonium quickly choices. showcase their blue and gold spirit, to Unleash the Spirit, approaches, the community gears up for this year’s concert “We went from there to see who was available and see which rather than tailoring it to one specific theme,” said Cancio. and performers. As part of Homecoming Week, the Panther- artists are willing to come to a college show. We bounced off “Even though I’m now a graduate student and part of the monium event expects to draw in big crowds. ideas and made sure we got lots of different inputs, and then FIU staff, I’m still interested in going and I like that the artists Last year’s Panthermonium concert drew almost 8 thousand we do a bidding process to see who can come and for what are for everyone, not just students,” said Alejandra Lugo, who attendees according to Giselle Cancio, director of the Home- price,” Cancio said. is pursuing her graduate studies in accounting. coming council. She said 3 thousand tickets have already been Homecoming receives a $500 thousand budget. About $250 This year, the Homecoming council has made it a goal to sold for this year’s concert and the council has given out 7 thousand goes to the concert and the performers and the rest improve on marketing tactics and promotions for the events. thousand. goes to the events for the rest of the week. Tickets for students According to Cancio, over a thousand Facebook and Insta- “We hope to remain at that, or go to capacity,” Cancio said. are free, and tickets for general admission cost $40 online. gram likes have been gained from last year. Using social media “I got my ticket as soon as I could,” said Doris Gonzalez, “In order to alleviate the cost of production, we have to and emails to keep people informed of events and new infor- sophomore biology major. “I had a lot of fun when I went last charge for floor seating,” Cancio said. “Depending on who mation is of utmost importance according to Cancio. year, so I’m definitely going again.” is here, we have to make accommodations for lighting and “It was one of our main goals to make sure everyone knows Sunday’s concert will include performances by DJ Zog, J. production and tracking the field.” what is going on, and also incorporating events at BBC. We Cole and Zedd. Homecoming and Panther pride is on the list of importance wanted to get attendance higher and make sure everyone “It’s awesome that FIU brings artists that I want to see in when planning Homecoming Week. According to Cancio, it knows when these events are happening,” Cancio said. concert. Even better is that I get to see them for free,” said is important to continue building strong FIU traditions for Andrea Gallipoli, senior psychology major. Homecoming Week. [email protected] Professionals join together for coffee, discussion KIERON WILLIAMS included in this list every year with practical knowledge is Every meeting attracts profes- not a lot of students are coming,” Staff Writer from 2005 to 2011, while no other through the Miami Open Coffee sionals from different back- said Karyne Bury, marketing and Florida school has broken the top Club, an open forum held once grounds; last meeting’s mentors events manager at the Universi- The College of Business 15. every three weeks where entrepre- included Alex Fernandez of MBF ty’s Pino Global Entrepreneur- Administration is gaining a repu- “Our college of business neurs and business professionals Healthcare Partners, David LeVine ship Center. “We actually have tation: ranked among the top 5 doesn’t just focus on the study of go to mentor, consult, network of the LeVine Group and David more entrepreneurs and mentors percent worldwide, according business, but the practice of it,” and teach business to any student Gruberg of Greenberg Traurig. showing up than we do students.” to The Association to Advance said Vinesh Kanusing, a junior willing to come. All the components are there Miami Open Coffee Club is Collegiate Schools of Business marketing major. “In that way, it On Oct. 3, professionals will sit for a club to thrive, except for one a collaborative effort that brings International. fosters the growth of students with together in one area with valuable crucial thing: the students. together the business student and It is also ranked among the top world-class knowledge as well as information for anyone who visits “We’re gaining traction by the business professional, giving 10 “America’s Best Colleges,” practical experience.” them. working with our venture sponsors according to U.S. News & Busi- One of the newest ways the Students are encouraged to and using co-working spaces, but SEE COFFEE, PAGE 2 ness Report. The college has been business school provides students greet and meet over some coffee. we’re trying to gain more because 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, October 2, 2013 NEWS fiusm.com WORLD NEWS Florida remains uncertain about Affordable Care Act Smash ‘n Grab: Big Looting During Kenya Mall Siege HEALTH, PAGE 1 U.S. Census Bureau’s Small Area Health Insurance Esti- THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT AFFORDABLE CARE ACT: Jewelry cases smashed. Mobile phones ripped for a “group health plan of a mates for 2011, Florida had from displays.
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