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Photos by Philippe Buteau/The Beacon Above: Chrissy Perez, an architecture graduate and project construction manager, demonstrating the solar house’s hurricane shutters. Right: Tari Perez, an interior architecture graduate (left), and Christina Rodriguez, an archictecture graduate (right) demonstrate the house’s sliding glass doors.

Miriam Arias Sept. 23 to Oct. 2. “It was awesome, nothing like ideas sent. After waiting for a response, Staff Writer Dating back to 2005, the it; more so because every year The next step involved the Department of Energy brought University sent a proposal to the the stakes and expectations are choosing a model to represent the their own panel of judges to eval- Six years after the original Department of Energy to compete higher,” Nepomechie said. University in Washington, D.C. uate all the projects sent. proposal, the University’s Solar in the Solar Decathlon. Almost four years later in Soon after receiving the news of By the end of April 2010, the Decathlon entry is now in Wash- The request was reviewed, 2009, the students sent their work their advancement in the competi- model sent in by the University ington, D.C. to face off against 19 accepted and published in fall of to Washington and a few months tion, the University had to choose had made the cut; it was among other universities’ projects in the 2005. later in January 2010, were the best work to send to D.C. the 20 chosen. Department of Energy’s Biannual The program’s principle idea informed of their success. In March 2010, a jury was put Along with the acknowledge- Event. was to involve the students in FIU made the cut; they were together to choose the best three ment and honor of being chosen The University’s entry was the project and have them work among the 45 out of 80 schools projects; it eventually came down among so many, the project among the few schools chosen by together to achieve success, that continued on to the next to the one preferred among most. received a $100,000 grant towards the end of April 2010 to compete according to Marilys Nepo- level. The project was perfected and bettering and perfecting the in the DOE’s Solar Decathlon mechie, associate professor of This first cut was dependent sent to Washington during spring event, which will take place from architecture. only among the documents and break of the same year. HOUSE, page 3 September 11 Survivor recalls experience in World Trade Center

Jill Boucher in Tower One of the World Trade Center, Contributing Writer he would be fighting for his life trying to escape the crumbling building. This is the constant and ongoing pain I Most people saw the sights and heard Sitting in his office on the 25th floor, the sounds of 9/11 from a screen miles Fineo heard the sound of an explo- deal with. Survivor guilt is with me always. away. Michael Fineo did so from inside sion shortly before 9 a.m. Immediately, Tower One. people started panicking and evacuating At times, it is more difficult than others, Fineo, who was at the University on the building but not Fineo. Instead, he Sept. 6 to recount his ordeal as a part remained on the phone with a client. Within especially around each anniversary. of “Unity Diversity: Reflecting on the 30 seconds, there was another explosion. Meaning of 9/11,” the month-long series As he ran to the stairwell, Fineo noticed Michael Fineo of events honoring 9/11, arrived to work no one was moving and subsequently, he 9/11 survivor on Sept. 11, 2001 with the expectations of didn’t have time to escape before the inev- a day filled with business calls and clien- itable collapse of the building. A colleague larger stairwell I tried to enter was packed asked about how he was able to escape tele issues. and he ran to a smaller, less traveled with people, and there was no way I could death from 25 stories high. What he was not prepared for was stairwell. [fit]. At that moment, I began to worry that several hours after arriving to work, “I escaped down a small staircase. The that I would not get out,” said Fineo when LECTURE, page 3

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College of Law Florida Supreme Court justice to address law students

Anthony Figueroa career. years of working at the attorney system and how to develop legal Supreme Court judge. Contributing Writer Quince was born in Norfolk, general’s office, she dealt with skills early on for the future. This event serves to empower Va. in 1948. She attended and various appeals in the Second Quince will also cover the the University’s student body The University’s Black Law graduated Howard University in District Court of Appeals, the significance, benefits and skills to pursue early legal opportuni- Student Association is hosting 1970 and later received her juris Florida Supreme Court, the 11th acquired from clerking with a ties such as clerk ships in order to Peggy Quince, justice of the doctor from Catholic University of Circuit Court of Appeals and the judge. better understand a judge’s posi- Florida Supreme Court, on Sept. America in 1975. U.S. Supreme Court. Coming from personal expe- tion in the legal world and how to 15. During her years as a law In 1993, Quince was the rience in the legal world, Quince attain such a prestigious title. Quince will speak on the impor- student, Quince was a member of first African-American female will explain the role of judges and tance of early involvement in both Phi Alpha Delta Law frater- appointed on one of the district clerks during the trial and hearing the judicial system as well as the nity and the Black American Law courts of appeal. The former and process of a case and the learning event details importance of earning and clerk- Students Association. late Florida Governor Lawton experience gained from being a ship at the College of Law in room In 1978, she moved down Chiles appointed her to the Second judge. She will also mention the • Time: 12 - 2 p.m. 1000 of the Rafael Diaz-Balart to Florida and began practicing Court of Appeals. Quince was steps needed in order for a student • When: Sept. 9 Hall from 12 to 2 p.m. Five other general civil law until 1980, where elected to the Florida Supreme to better one’s chances of being judges will be present as well. she began working with the Attor- Court on Dec. 8, 1988. elected as a judge. • Where: College of Law, The event is open to all faculty ney’s General Office, Criminal The purpose of Quince’s visit Quince will personally discuss RDB Hall, rm. 1000 members, students and anyone Division. is to inform prospective students the choices and decisions she interested in pursuing a legal Throughout her more than 13 how to get involved in the judicial felt was essential in becoming a Cell phone behavior unchanged despite probable risks

Alexandra Martin the cell phone is held can potential effects to causing Contributing Writer absorb that energy. cancer so this wasn’t really There are two types of anything new to me.” Despite the potential electromagnetic radiation Diaz and other students I’m aware that there is a possibility of cell health risks, cell phones - ionizing, which is used have heard of the news but phones causing cancer but I don’t think it have become nearly impos- in x-rays and can cause wouldn’t stop using their sible to live without. But cancer, and non-ionizing, cell phones which they say will affect my cell phone use because now as the number of users which is very low power is with them practically at increases rapidly, so does frequency. all times. electronics have become a third hand. the wide concern the use of Cell phones emit non- “I have my phone Jesse Sanchez, wireless or mobile phones ionizing frequency and, attached to me all the time; Senior may cause cancer. while it’s not as strong I sleep with it next to me Journalism Major According to the as the ionizing, there and at work it’s right next Cellular Telecommuni- is still speculation and to me,” Diaz said. cations and the Internet research being conducted “I can tell you that I’m a third hand,” said Jesse about the association of the distraction they Association there were on whether long durations addicted to my cell phone,” Sanchez, a senior jour- between cell phone use cause. more than 303 million cell of cell phone use can lead said Gloria Ordaz, a junior nalism major. “We need and cancer are conflicting In case cell phone users phone subscribers as of to cancer or brain tumors journalism major and them, we feel naked and have inconsistencies,” want to reduce the risk, 2010 in the United States such as gliomas. Univision reporter. “I’m a without them.” said Santisteban. “There is Santisteban provided some and an estimated 5 billion The potential health person that’s always with Yolanda Santisteban, an currently no data on cell tips on on how to minimize subscribers globally. risks are not affecting it. A cell phone is a very advanced registered nurse phone use and the risk of radiation exposure. There are a few reasons students’ relationship with helpful instrument for my practitioner for Univer- cancer in children. There- “While experts will that contribute to this wide their cell phones. job especially.” sity Health Services at the fore we should wait for continue the research on worry. The main one is “This hasn’t really “I’m aware that there is Biscayne Bay Campus, said more conclusive scientific cell-phone safety, users cell phones emit radio- affected my behavior with a possibility of cell phones tests on the risk of getting evidence.” should hold the phone frequency energy otherwise my cell phone,” said Jessica causing cancer but I don’t cancer from a cell phone There are many irregu- away from their head and known as radio waves. Diaz, a junior English liter- think it will affect my cell don’t get the same results. larities among the studies body, use a speakerphone The National Cancer ature major. phone use because now “The result of numerous particularly because or hands-free headset, or Institute said the area where “A lot of things are electronics have become studies all over the world cellular technology reduce the length of each continues to change. phone call,” Sanchez said Some studies say that the advantages are too still standing there could be a connec- important. tion between certain brain “The risk is minute cancers and long term cell compared to the advan- phone use but that theory is tages, yes, cancer is a big still in the air. deal but the advantages of Researchers would need having a cell phone puts to conduct longer and thor- you in a place to better ough studies. advance your life,” said There is no scientific Sanchez. evidence that cell phones Diaz compared cell can lead to cancer or other phones with the similar health problems, according effects of medical tests. to the Federal Communica- “Medical tests that tions Commission. doctors do on patients at The International the hospitals have the same Agency for Research on effect as a cell phone and Cancer however, claims they don’t stop using it that radio frequency can either,” Diaz said. “possibly be carcino- Although Sanchez said genic to humans” based the news wouldn’t affect on limited evidence and his cell phone use, he said studies. more concrete evidence Jacob Gewirtz, professor could change that. and director of the Behavior “I don’t think I person- Analysis Program, said the ally would make a change relationship between cell unless things started to phones and cancer is all happen with more of the still a theory with no set population being affected facts. by cancer. If scientists can Kristin Hernandez/The Beacon However, he added cell prove that then I think I In commemoration of the Sept. 11 tragedy, flags were placed on the lawn in between the Blue and Gold ga- phones cause other risks will have a change in my rages. Flags were also placed in front of the Graham Center entrance. which are mainly getting behavior with cell phones,” into car accidents because Sanchez said. www.fiusm.com NEWS The Beacon – Wednesday, September 14, 2011 3

News Flash House on its way to D.C.; includes LOCAL

Fla. courthouse evacuated over suspicious vehicle sensors, timers, and weather station Buildings and streets around a Florida federal HOUSE, page 1 only provide privacy, but technological advance- shipped to D.C. courthouse have reopened after police investigated will also protect the house ments such as sensors and Both the student and a suspicious vehicle parked nearby that checked out model. in case of hurricanes, help timers, the minimization of faculty involved found it to fine. The University’s project, make the house in the image mechanical demand by using be an enjoyable project. West Palm Beach police spokesman Chase Scott the PerFORMDance House, of the initial model. daylight, and a weather “It was awesome, nothing says a police dog alerted to the possibility of explo- sheds light on its environ- The house will also station to watch over the like it; more so because sives inside a rental van after 8 a.m. Monday. It was ment and its inhabitants. have a garden, a bio filtra- production, consumption every year the stakes and checked because of unspecified derogatory comments The house incorporates tion pond and a glazing and general use and perfor- expectations are higher,” written on the outside of the van. light and space among other system that will protect the mance of the solar panel. Nepomechie said. A police bomb squad determined the van contained features and is conditioned windows from letting in the Ultimately, the house will no explosives. to adapt to certain environ- heat and humidity common promote sustainability. Authorities have been on heightened alert nation- mental aspects. in South Florida. The house was built Visit fiusm.com for a video wide for potential terrorist activity coinciding with the Tropical design tech- The house is not only on the Modesto Maid- feature of the solar house 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. niques such as a flat roof being built as part of this ique Campus across from including a tour. and the incorporation of competition. Parking Garage 5 and NATIONAL louvers, which are hori- It has certain goals such during the weekend of Sept. Bank of America will cut 30,000 jobs zontal shutters that will not as more efficiency due to 2 was deconstructed to be

Bank of America will cut about 30,000 jobs over the next few years in a bid to save $5 billion per year. The cost-cutting drive is part of a broader effort to Fineo: ‘I think about it every day’ reshape and shrink the nation’s largest bank as it copes with fallout from the housing bust. LECTURE, page 1 were so many who did not. same age. They were great to Clearwater, Fla and has The bank announced the job cuts in a statement “This is the constant and people and lived their lives not been back since. shortly after Brian Moynihan, the bank’s CEO, dis- “When we reached the ongoing pain I deal with. no different than I lived Regardless, Fineo closed the cost-saving goals in an address to investors 16th floor, Tower Two got Survivor guilt is with me mine.” always experienced the in New York. “We’re a much simpler company than hit. It was at this moment always. At times, it is more Though ten years have same emotions when we were 24 months ago,” Moynihan said. we knew that was not an difficult than others, espe- passed, Fineo still thinks standing at ground zero Bank of America stock was up 2 cents at $7 at accident, this was deliberate cially around each anni- about 9/11 all the time. looking at where his office midday. and probably terrorism. We versary. Why did I survive “I honestly think about used to be. heard the explosion and felt while so many others it each and every day. I “My emotions were WORLD the explosion, and we could died?” think about my friends that of deep sadness. My eyes smell jet fuel.” While trapped in Tower died and how my life would would fill and my heart Only player to survive Russian plane crash Police officers warned One, he kept thinking of his be so very different if 9/11 would race. It’s like an dies Fineo and others not to look family. never happened. I have empty void that I cannot The only member of a top Russian hockey team around upon escaping but it His wife and children come to terms with it, but I explain.” to survive a plane crash that killed 44 people died was impossible to not look. were waiting for him to lean on my faith to get me He plans to spend the Monday of his injuries in a Moscow hospital, a final He was able to board a walk through the door at through.” 10-year-anniversary of 9/11 bitter blow to all those who mourned the team’s ferry out of the city that was home. Fineo made frequent with his family. loss. heading to New Jersey. “I lost many friends that visits to Ground Zero in the “I intend on going to a The Vishnevsky hospital said 26-year-old Alex- While on the ferry, day. We were all very close months and years following local 9/11 memorial with ander Galimov died of the severe burns that covered he saw desperate people in age. Many of us had the attacks. my family and treasuring about 90 percent of his body, despite the best efforts waving towels as a cry for small children around the Two years ago, he moved the day in their company.” of doctors in its burn unit, considered one of the best help and others jumping in Russia. out of the two towers as a ® The crash Wednesday of a chartered Yak-42 jet last option – minutes later where intelligence goes to work outside the western city of Yaroslavl took the lives of he witnessed the collapse 28 players, two coaches and seven other staff of the of Tower Two. local Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ice hockey club. Fineo was extremely fortunate that day and – Compiled by Melissa Caceres still carries the burden of NSA Is Coming to surviving because there Your Campus Get to know NSA. Career Fair E-BOARD AND PRODUCTION STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION FlORIDA INTERNATIONAl UNIVERSITY Friday, September 23, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Editor in Chief Asst. 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Volleyball Win streak extended to three with sweep over FAMU

eduardo almaguer barrage of kills on the Rattlers that tried mounting several comebacks Staff Writer was too much for them to handle. but the Rattlers were quick in shut- The Panthers widened the lead to ting down any momentum. On Friday night, the Panthers 11 as not a word came from the As thoughts of Friday night’s were disappointed with how close Rattlers side of the net; their lack near-meltdown raced across the they were to losing a game that of communication, something that Panther’s head, they decided that should have been theirs in three plagued the Panthers on Friday, the bleeding would stop here. The sets. severely handicapped the team. team scored four-straight points This time, they made sure to Meanwhile, the Panthers roared to capped by freshman Silvia Carli’s hold onto the third set. a 25-10 win with a service ace from first-career service ace. Bjelica FIU (6-3, 0-0 SBC) defeated Forde. then decided to steal the spotlight. Florida A&M (0-8, 0-0 MEAC) “Our serving game was very “I don’t have that fear at the for its third-straight win in three- strong [in the first set],” said Tomic. end,” said Bjelica. “I have a bigger straight sets (25-10, 25-23, 26- “It allowed us to put pressure on the urge to score the points in the end 24) on the heels of junior Jovana other team.” than at the beginning. I’m not Bjelica’s fourth double-double of The teams began the second afraid.” the season and redshirt freshman set battling back and forth as they Fearless she was as she master- Renele Forde’s newfound defense. exchanged blows until the score fully dominated the court with FIU’s Forde recorded the first double- was knotted, 9-9. A FAMU error next five points and ultimately gave double of her career, notching 20 gave the Panthers a 10-9 lead. This them a huge comeback win for the assists and 10 digs. dictated the tone for the rest of the game victory. “I had a really tough game set, as FIU could not create a lead “We always seem to play better defensively last game and I came bigger than four. The Rattlers, when we’re in a tight spot,” said out here with my main focus being however, slowly gnawed away at Forde. “We definitely need to dig more balls,” said Forde. the lead. change that because it’s harder to “Defense is a matter of disci- Things got tight when FAMU come back from behind.” pline,” added Head Coach Danijela tied it, 23-23, and exploited hole on “It matters how you lose and Tomic. “Today she stayed in her the Panther’s side of the net. For the it matters how you win,” added zones and read everything better.” Rattlers, however, the buck stopped Tomic. “When our opponent raises The Panthers outplayed FAMU there. Seniors Sabrina Gonzalez the level of their game, we need to in almost every category, including and Andrea Lakovic rocketed two step up and do the same.” blocks, digs, kills and assists. straight kills to cap the set win and The Panthers will attempt to FIU wasted no time steamrolling give FIU a 2-0 match lead. raise their game to another level through the Rattlers, jumping out to The Panthers found themselves when they face off against Jack- an 11-4 lead in the first set. FIU did in a hole to begin the third set. An sonville and either UCF or UTEP not let the lead grow smaller than inability to answer FAMU’s hits on Sept. 16 and 17 in the UCF Rebecca Villafane/The Beacon five points as Bjelica unleashed a resulted in a five-point deficit. FIU Challenge. Carolyn Fouts [Above, #17] practices before a match against FAMU. FOOTBALL After big win, Golden Panthers shift focus to Knights jackson wolek go.” rushing and 431 passing. Staff Writer They will take on the Like former UCF star quar- number one ranked defense terback Daunte Culpepper, The first practice after the in college football in points sophomore quarterback Jeff biggest win in FIU regular on Saturday when they face Godfrey likes to run the ball season history got cut short the University of Central and has a Conference USA due to lightning. No, it was Florida, who just recently high five rushing touch- not the streaks of T.Y Hilton, held Boston College to downs this season. He also who won the Sun Belt offen- a field goal in their 30-3 had 13 rushes for 69 yards sive player of the week for victory over the weekend. against BC. the second straight time this With that win, the When he is not using year and the Walter Camp Knights moved up to No. 30 his legs he is using his arm, offensive player of the week in the latest Associated Press one that has produced 26 award. It was the inclement poll, which means they will completions in 35 attempts weather often seen in Miami be the highest ranked team with 287 yards passing, around noon. the Panthers have played so but zero touchdowns. This “It’s just like camp; far this season. could be a key game for lightning comes so we come The bulk of their defen- the FIU defense in noticing in, go over some more plays sive domination is the result that they like to score their under the shelter and then of teams not being able to touchdowns on the ground just look at coach Mario run the ball on them. They rather than through the air. Cristobal and if he says have allowed 1.9 yards per They also make great that’s it, then that’s it,” said carry through two games, use of a deep running back Hilton. and Boston College totaled roster that contains Ronnie Hilton struck the Heisman 57 yards the entire game. Weaver, Brynn Harvey and pose after his second touch- Kristi Camara/The Beacon This does not bode well Latavius Murray. All three down of the night against Darriet Perry [above, #28] and the running game struggled to get going at Louisville. for FIU who, after their have rushed for 100-plus Louisville, but his plans on four touchdowns, 208 yard yards on the season. repeating the gesture are not the Sun Belt for his 71-yard did throw for a career high Practice began at 10:30 rushing performance against It is unknown whether probable. interception return for a 349 yards. a.m. with some light drills North Texas in week one this could be the next serious “I just got caught up touchdown and eight tackles “A lot of those yards and situational plays that of the season, got only 45 rival for FIU, but either way in the moment. I probably against Louisville. came later in the ball game, the first and second teams yards on the ground when Hilton is not too worried won’t do it again,” Hilton The defense held Louis- and we had six sacks but we ran. Seen on the field in they faced a BCS school in about it. said. ville to 17 points in the win should have had more,” said an orange injury jersey Louisville. “It could be a big rivalry Along with Hilton’s acco- and made key stops on third Cristobal. “We have to have was starting defensive end The offense that the game. We’re two teams lades, linebacker Winston downs and near the endzone more plays on offense, they Tourek Williams, but Cris- Knights have generated has from Florida and we’re just Fraser was awarded defen- towards the end of the game, had 80 plus plays and we tobal did not say much about been mostly on the ground, ready to battle it out,” said sive player of the week by but quarterback Will Stein had about 50.” it, only that he is “good to compiling 551 yards Hilton. www.fiusm.com Sports The Beacon – Wednesday, September 14, 2011 5 cross country Men’s and women’s team finish 7th at USF Invitational

malcolm shields rounded out the top three finishers middle and finished pretty strong,” delayed by 45 minutes. focus in running a strong race. Staff Writer in the men’s eight kilometer race. Charles said. “I was happy with his “I was pretty happy with the “With all of the back and forth, “The guys ran good. The front performance. It was higher than I women’s team. They did a lot better whether or not they were going to The level of competition went up ran particularly well,” Coach Drew expected.” than the week before. The back end do the race because of the rain and on Sept. 9 as the Golden Panthers’ Charles said. “The backend was Joshua Estrada also finished girls ran a lot faster and they ran lightning, she was still able to put men’s and women’s cross country okay. We were missing guys so we in the top 15 as he ran a time of together a lot more,” Charles said. all that aside and regain her focus teams participated in the Univer- kind of struggled as a team a little 26:17.31, which secured a 12th “They were a lot closer as a group and get back into the race.” sity of South Florida Invitational in bit.” place finish for the Golden Panthers. than a week before, so I was pretty Samia Adan also put in another Tampa. Freshman Dylan Cook paced “He moved well throughout the happy about that.” solid performance as she ran a time With a score of 177 points, the the Golden Panthers in the men’s race. He closed a lot better at the Daniela Espino ran another of 19:77.44, which secured a top 30 men’s team finished in seventh eight kilometer race with a time of end,” Coach Charles said of Estra- race under 19 minutes, a personal finish. Her result was a 30 second place in the eight kilometer run. 26:11.60, which is good for a ninth da’s race. “He looked a lot stronger season best with a time of 18:16.09. improvement over her previous The Golden Panthers’ women’s place individual finish. The result [at the end].” Her efforts captured a ninth place season best time. team also finished in seventh place was his first top ten finish of his The University of South Florida individual finish in the women’s The Golden Panthers will not in the five kilometer run with 182 collegiate career. (42 points), Florida Atlantic Univer- five kilometer run. “She ran a good compete again until Sept. 24 when points. “He transitions really well sity (99 points) and the Univer- race,” said Coach Charles. “She got they will travel to Gainesville to The University of Florida (39 in his first 8K. It seemed not to sity of Tampa (102 points) were out well and finished well.” participate in the Mountain Dew points), University of Miami (62 bother him too much. He looked the top three finishing teams in the Although the women were Invitational. The meet will feature points) and Embry-Riddle Aero- really good throughout the race. women’s five kilometer run. Due to delayed due to the weather, Coach cross country teams from all around nautical University (85 points) He got out good, moved well in the the weather, the women’s run was Charles praised Espino for her Florida. MEN’S SOCCER Eketebi frustrated after After game was pushed draw against Jacksonville back, FIU picks up win andres leon minutes and you’ll never have your debut Staff Writer back. It was unbelievable. I couldn’t have asked for anything more … well, maybe I The Golden Panthers looked to bounce could have asked for a win.” back after losing two important matches to A hard win to get Ohio State and Penn State this past weekend. FIU (1-2-1) went on to play Stetson on Sept. Reyes’ search for a victory came up close 10 after the game was pushed back Friday after FIU slipped past Stetson in a 3-2 extra night due to rain. time victory. Striker Jonathan Mendoza net The Hatters (2-1-0) had better luck than twice for the Hatters, beating keeper Reyes. FIU in Ohio, splitting their two games. Early on, Mendoza broke loose and rifled a The Hatters upset the 15th ranked Nittany shot off the post and into the net in the 17’ Lions. But the Golden Panthers were able to pick up a victory over the Hatters with a 3-2 win. Keeper expects to win with Sergio Naser/The Beacon World cup experience When you limit shot FIU picked up a win on Saturday vs. Stetson but could not beat Jacksonville on Sunday. FIU keeper Eric Reyes had a wild week opportunities, you andres leon FIU’s only goal of the game. The goal was in preparation for the game after being frustrate the opponent and Staff Writer his first of the season. called to represent Puerto Rico in World Sealing the deal Cup qualifying. On the way to Ohio, Reyes can score on the counter Golden Panthers come up short in extra received a call from the manager of the team attack like we did. time with a 1-1 tie against Jacksonville The Golden Panthers continued to push stating that their lead keeper was injured FIU (2-2-2) went to their second extra the ball up into Dolphin territory despite and they needed him to come through. Munga Eketebi, time game only to tie the Jacksonville feeling fatigued and worn out after playing an “At this point, I couldn’t be anymore Head Coach Dolphins (1-2-1) in a 1-1 contest. “This is overtime game the day before. Jahbari Willis excited.” Reyes also said, “It wasn’t the FIU Men’s Soccer a game we should have won. We have the took a long shot on goal and the Dolphins first time I’ve been contacted, they wanted better team and we are continuing to have gained possession. Off a swift counter me to play in training camp but I told them problems finishing our opportunities,” said attack, FIU conceded just 10 minutes after my focus is on FIU and the upcoming Coach Munga Eketebi after the frustrating they broke the deadlock. games for my team.” tie on Sunday afternoon. Dolphins’ forward Nick Rodriguez took Head coach Munga Eketebi thinks this Having trouble finishing a shot in the box and off a deflection from experience is not only enlightening, but also minute. A little less then 10 minutes later, keeper Eric Reyes. Predrag Ivanovic slipped powerful to a young player like Reyes. freshman sensation Quentin Albrecht found The Golden Panthers played well majority the ball through to equalize. “It’s unfortunate “For a player to represent their country the back of the net after beating the Stetson of the match, but struggled to find the net of that after a hard fought goal we conceded the is the ultimate position in any sport,” said keeper in 1-on-1 play. numerous opportunities. In the 43’ minute, way we did, we have to be awake on those Eketebi. Mendoza scored his fifth goal of the JU keeper Johnny Foley made illegal contact quick counters,” said Eketebi. Reyes has played well for FIU. Between season after hustling past Reyes to brake with the ball, giving FIU an indirect free- The Golden Panthers picked up the pace the posts he has recorded one shutout in the tie just before the half. kick just outside the six yard box. Nicolas and continued to out play the Dolphins. FIU his first game in blue and gold, and the Panthers get back into the Rodriguez-Fraile took strike just past goal out shot their opponents 22-10, while holding 19-year-old has no sense of slowing down game and off a rebound. Colby Burdette tried to them to only two corner kicks in the match. after the rewarding experience. Earlier in take a shot but was kicked out by a Dolphin In the end, the heat and fatigue would prove the season Reyes stated, “Communication FIU clawed back into contention in the defender. too much for FIU as they settled for the tie is the key to putting this team together and second half. Lucas De Croce fired a cannon At the end of the first period the score after two periods of extra time. getting wins.” on goal and freshman Colby Burdette was nil-nil, but the stats would show signs of Keeper Eric Reyes recorded seven saves On his trip to Bayamòn, Puerto Rico, burried the rebound off the Stetson keeper a much different score line. At the end of the as his career high for FIU while continuing to Reyes took his time in getting to know his to equalize. half, FIU outshot the Dolphins 12-3, looking play a huge role in FIU’s defensive scheme. first team. Through training and drills, Reyes recorded three saves with two to make a break through in the second half. “We just need to communicate better, and Reyes developed team chemistry. goals allowed. While veteran keeper Off a long sequence of dribbling, Jahbari honestly, we had better players and better Even after the 3-0 loss to Canada, Reyes’ Andreas Schnabl recorded a season high Willis would push up the Dolphins’ defen- plays throughout the game, the fatigue just hopes were still high. eight saves allowing three goals. Stetson sive third and thread a ball through to Lucas got to us and we have to find ways to finish “My coaches preached to me that the took the game into extra time and chal- Di Croce, who lobbed the ball to Nicolas plays,” said Reyes after the game. most important thing is to have fun out lenged FIU on every ball. Rodriguez-Fraile. The Golden Panthers return to play on there. No matter if you win or lose, make Mendoza led the Hatters with three Rodriguez-Fraile finished the play by Friday Sept. 16 against the North Florida sure you go out there and have fun and chipping the ball over the JU goalkeeper for Ospreys. Kick off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. smile because it’s going to go by in 90 MEN’S SOCCER, page 6 6 The Beacon – Wednesday, September 14, 2011 SPORTS www.fiusm.com

RUGBY FIU rugby club prepares for jump to new conference

alfredo roig from overseas. moving from Division I-AA to the Florida Atlantic University. never played rugby before in his Contributing Writer Rugby is a sport that takes many Division I. The team will kickoff their exhi- life. Now, he is a fully dedicated of the aspects of American football Along with this exciting new bition season at Florida Gulf Coast member and is looking to intro- Full-body tackling with no and soccer and combines them to move come new expectations, University on Oct. 1 in Fort Myers, duce others to the game he fell in shoulder pads, funny socks and make one tough, hard-hitting and new challenges and endless possi- Fla. Their first official home match love with. an odd-shaped ball being slung endurance-testing game, a game bilities for Golden Panther rugby of the season will be against rival, “No experience is needed to around the field…it must be rugby that Puello believes can catch on squad. Florida Atlantic University on Oct. come play rugby,” Swaebe said. season. at FIU and other campuses around “It gives us a blank slate and 8 at 12:00 p.m. “We are just looking for players Although rugby is widely the country. that gives us the ability to create The club plays its home games who want to learn the game and get regarded as a European sport, it “Collegiate rugby is trying to something very dynamic,” Puello at the FIU-MMC Intramural better each and every practice.” is quickly making its way into the become more mainstream,” noted added. Fields on the northwest corner of While at times it is neces- American realm of sport and recre- Puello. “It is exciting to be a part This team has faced hardships campus. sary for individual players to step ation and has found it’s way into of a brand new conference that on and off the field by having to LIFE IN RUGBY up and make a big play, Swaebe the FIU-MMC campus. we should be very competitive in, fund all of their own traveling, insists that the team is bigger than Former naval officer and rugby given the fact that we restarted the housing, and equipment expenses. The life of an FIU “rugger” is any one player and requires the player Gabriel Puello founded team from dormancy two years ago This rising group of young athletes no walk in the park. The team prac- contributions of many to get the the Florida International Univer- and last year we ended the season is coming into this season with high tices two times a week for nearly job done on the field. sity rugby team in 1989. Like all ranked second in the state.” aspirations and new goals in mind three hours at a time. Their prac- “While there are players who teams, they struggled at the start NEW CHANGES as they enter a new conference tices include anything from full have warranted individual atten- to gain traction on campus and with a higher level of competition. contact tackling drills to non-stop tion, the great thing about rugby is become an athletic force. The club has recently made the The Golden Panthers’ rugby cardio and endurance training. the opportunity for everyone to be Now in 2011, however, the jump from being ranked second club, which is independently Practices usually conclude with a star player and score,” Swaebe FIU rugby team is stronger than in Division II to becoming a part ran and not associated with FIU an all out scrimmage in which the said. “From the largest forward to ever with Puello at the helms and of the South Independent Rugby athletics, is coming off an impres- players will practice against each the sleekest back, there is a posi- over 20 members on their team Conference for the spring 2012 sive 5-2 season last year with victo- other. tion made for everyone. If you competing against other rugby competitive season, which is the ries over University of Central Before joining the club two want the ball bad enough you’ll clubs throughout the nation and equivalent of an NCAA team Florida, University of Miami and years ago, Michael Swaebe had get it.” Albrecht scores game-winner against visiting Hatters

MEN’S SOCCER, page 5 Albrecht was able to shock the Hatters again istry,” said Eketebi. board, outshooting the Hatters 17-11 and and break the tie with the game-winning Albrecht controlled a long ball from out cornered them 11-4. “When you limit shots, all of them on target and with two goal. defender Nicolas Chase and dropped it corners and you limit shot opportunities you of them goals for Stetson. However, extra “The young players for this team are onto his left foot, placing the ball in the left frustrate the opponent and can score on the time played a different affect in the over- really a treat and it was a hard fought win corner to give FIU the victory. counter attack like we did,” said Eketebi time period. With quick passing, Quentin and we are starting to play with more chem- The Golden Panthers dominated on the after the extra time win. Contact Us Alfredo Aparicio Life! Editor [email protected] LIFE! The Beacon – 7 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Drink up BBC certificate program teaches students wine culture

Jennie Campa oped by Patrick J. Cassidy, Tiffany Disney, a junior Contributing Writer a professor of wine tech- and business major, affirms nology, was offered last the benefits of the program. Abundant opportuni- semester through the Insti- In pursuing my future career as a wed- “The Wine Masters Certifi- ties continue to grow in tute of Hospitality and cate can actually be benefi- the hospitality manage- Tourism Education Research ding planner, I want to be able to satisfy my cial for a student who is a ment industry with the and is being offered again business major looking to be Wine Masters Certificate this Fall. clients’ desires for their wedding day. Wine a wine vendor. If you have Program that will be offered “Working in hospitality, the correct perspective as a on campus for the first time there needs to be a lot of is definitely an important aspect of that day. student and plan on properly under the Chaplin School knowledge about food, Hilary Hintz using the certificate in the of Hospitality and Tourism locations and other services Sophomore, Hospitality Management major future, I believe the certifi- Management. so that customers are confi- cate can be quite beneficial The program will be dent that they will get the everyone can enroll in the Although there are no The 13-week program to any individual.” headed by several profes- best,” said Hilary Hintz, a program. “Participants must pre-requisites required, will also instruct students The Wine Masters sors, including Patrick J. sophomore and hospitality be at least 21,” said Fagnan, the certificate program is on the proper way to handle Certificate Program not Cassidy, Eric Hemer and management major. “as with our other beverage- intended for professionals beverages, including how to only benefits individuals in William Hebrank. “It is important to be related courses.” with previous experi- store, serve and merchan- hospitality management, but “The class meets 13 knowledgeable about Among the objectives of ence. Each class session is dise the different wines. it also improves the univer- consecutive Mondays from different wines and the wine the course, students will be designed to expand upon Students in the program will sity as a whole. Sept. 12 onward at 6 p.m. industry so that each client exposed to the great wines the experience and knowl- also be trained in the skills “The certificate program to 8:30 p.m. in the Southern is satisfied, no matter their and vineyards of the world, edge of individuals already of buying and selling bever- would definitely add to the Wine & Spirits Beverage taste or preference.” however, no official trips working in the field of ages and the economics school’s curriculum, not Management Center The series of classes will have been established for hospitality and tourism behind the wine business. only for the hospitality located at the Biscayne Bay take the students around the the certificate program yet. management. “[The Wine Masters majors, but also for students Campus,” explained Dawn world, exploring over 135 “To my knowledge, “In pursuing my future Certificate] would also be interested in the program,” Fagnan, assistant director different wine flavors. this class doesn’t offer any career as a wedding planner, very beneficial to know said Hintz. “It creates more of Enrollment and Recruit- Improving the students’ field trips -- but other wine I want to be able to satisfy about the industry so that I diversity in FIU’s studies, as ment Services. “Students palate is a part of the classes in our department my clients’ desires for their will be able to partner with well as providing a unique must pay $695 in order to class, making wine tasting may offer them. This is up wedding day. Wine is defi- companies in the future and and interesting topic, appli- participate in the program.” a regular element in the to the professor,” Fagnan nitely an important aspect understand how the industry cable to many fields of The program, devel- course; for this reason, not said. of that day,” said Hintz. works,” continued Hintz. study.”

radiate reviews Red Hot Chili Peppers’ latest LP a success despite loss of guitarist

Dear John, ture are undeniably missed. It is clear that his We, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, have found skills brought a layer of extra emphasis that someone else. We want to try new things and not only complimented Flea’s bass and Chad feel that our time and creativity is all but Smith’s drums, but it had force and frenetic done with you. There were some great times, energy. but this is how it has to be. We will be okay The feeling of inspired jam sessions that without you created this band’s music is depleted here. It Love, can be attributed to a combination of things: RHCP Frusciante’s departure, Rick Rubin’s lack- adaisical production -which sounds like it Okay, so this hyperbolic and imagined was mixed and equalized on an iPod - and scenario is not the explanation on how or that cohesive sound where each player and why singer, song writer and instrument fed off each other. It is undeniable Columnist guitarist John Frusciante that it is the Red Hot Chili Peppers you’ll be left the group, but you can hearing, but as of late, it has been a hit-or-miss hear it ring true in their new type of affair. studio album “I’m With There is a promising beginning with the You.” There is no doubt that opening track “Monarchy of Roses.” Cacoph- Frusciante’s highly publi- onous feedback and guitar tuning initiates cized departure from the the sound of a band shaking off the rest and Mike Hernandez Red Hot Chili Peppers left kicking back into gear. It then pumps with the band questioning if the Smith’s kick snare and Anthony Kiedis’s rest of the members would continue to take up muffled vocals leering in. Soon after, it breaks the “Red Hot” mantel, or if it is time for all to into a psycho-disco bass line and Kiedis sings hang up their tubesocks and go on to venture “The saviour of your light/The monarchy of into new musical territory. After the quan- roses, the monarchy of roses tonight.” Photo Courtesy of Redhotchilipeppers.com tity-over-quality album Stadium Arcadium in One aspect that has not gotten lost in Cover art for the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new studio album, “I’m With You.” 2006 and a successful world tour, no one was RHCP is their penchant for writing catchy sure of the destination of the Peppers. melodic choruses. The break is the first Other times, he just lets the bass and drum theless, Kiedis goes on with his incessant Now, we see the retooled version of the glimpse of new guitarist Kliffhonger, who combo ride out and does not dare interfere. rambling, only this time it becomes near band with their 2011 LP “I’m With You.” The has this swaying reverb solo that really isn’t Other than that, he does a serviceable job unbearable and is leaning on the verge of band replaced Frusciante’s virtuoso presence a solo, as it is completely engulfed by Smith’s that’s more textured and complimentary than comedic. Kiedis’ lyrics are not always clear with his understudy/padawan, Josh Kling- rumbling toms and Flea’s deep bass. the former sound of the screechy, colorful but that’s because they aren’t always meant hoffer. Would the group implement different That is how the rest of the album follows. rifts we are accustomed to. to be. His percussion-like sounds fit specific grooves and sounds to their new lineup, or It is not Klinghoffer’s fault he doesn’t make Songs like “Factory of Faith” and “Ethi- songs and act like another instrument. On the look for repeated success from their tried and himself discernible in this incredibly distin- opia” feature a finger-fretting bass groove latter song, “Ethiopia,” he starts verses with true established genre of funk-rock? guished group of California kids; he is from Flea that is shamelessly wasted by stale Frusciante’s compositions and song struc- completely entangled in the mass confusion. drums and sporadic guitar strokes. None- RHCP, page 9 8 The Beacon – Wednesday, September 14, 2011 LIFE! www.fiusm.com Annual concert rocks theme park, honors 9/11

Kathy PAZ by three emerging artists, Staff Writer including former Amer- ican Idol contestant, Jason If you take the thrilling Castro,” explained Director of elements of a theme park, add Talent Booking and Casting at a touch of movie magic and top Universal Orlando Resort, Jim it off with some of the largest Stout. names in Christian rock, you This wasn’t the only get something known as Rock surprise Universal Studios the Universe. had in store for those cele- It’s a music festival, but it brating God and their faith at probably isn’t what comes to the music festival. mind from that classification. “In addition to the fan zone, Rock the Universe is Flor- this is the first time we’ve ever ida’s largest Christian music featured hidden musical tracks gathering; an annual cele- by artists performing at Rock bration that fuses music and the Universe on Hollywood worship together. Rip Ride Rockit,” explained The weekend was held Stout. exclusively at Universal Although rooted in its Studios in Orlando, Fla, on musical components, Rock Sept. 9 and 10. The lineup the Universe, held on the eve from the 81st floor of the north featured 17 hit artists and of 9/11, extended beyond the tower in New York City. included performances by stage. To close off the weekend, award-winning bands such as “We have always hosted Rock the Universe offered Switchfoot, Anberlin, Relient Rock the Universe on the first visitors the opportunity to K and the Daytona Beach weekend after Labor Day. Our participate in non-denomi- natives, Casting Crowns. candle-lighting ceremony, national worship at the park Although this festival has a tradition during Rock the on Sunday morning. The been around for over a decade, Universe, has always had [a] congregation was addressed there were a few extra factors very special meaning at this by Speaker Jeff Pratt and the that set apart the 2011 festival time of year since we also service featured music by the from its predecessors. include a special prayer to pay Seth Medley Band. One of those features was respects to 9/11,” said Stout. In coming together, music the unveiling of the all-new To supplement its famous and worship brought people fan zone, which showcased candle-lighting ceremony, the of diverse backgrounds and emerging artists and provided event honored the 10-year upbringings to one place for fans with a unique and inter- anniversary by hosting presen- one weekend. active opportunity. tations about having and using While the celebration of “The fan zone features faith to get through tragedy. God and faith was one inten- autograph sessions with The guest speakers were tion, honoring lost loved ones performing acts, band retired Navy Captain Tom through prayer and ceremony Photo Courtesy of Thirdday.com merchandise and a first-ever Joyce, who survived the was another. It was a combi- TOP: Lead singer of Third Day, Mac Powell [left] sings along with bass guitarist and New Artists’ Stage where they attack on the Pentagon, and nation that rocked Universal back ground vocal singer, Tai Anderson [right]. BOTTOM: Lead guitarist, Mark Lee rocks can enjoy live performances Sujo John, who made it out Studios. out on stage during a performance in the Rock the Universe 2011 music festival. www.fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9

Haute topic Tips on how to save money by avoiding trigger-happy shopping

It is hard to be a college student on the label definitely increase you don’t wear often to friends, who is obsessed with material the cost. Maybe it is because I am or donate them. things that she a college student, but I struggle Having a lot of stuff can be After countless closet cleanups, with a Columnist can’t afford. with the notion that a tank top that overwhelming, so streamlining In fashion, the costs more than $20 is worth it, your closet will not only help you lot of stuff put in the donation pile, I have old adage “mo’ even if it is a designer tank top. visualize what you have but also money, mo’ Thankfully, there are options force you to get more wear out of decided to stop my trigger-happy buying problems” does for those of us who can’t stroll the things you keep. not apply. into Barney’s New York and buy Then, make a list - this is and shop in a more organized manner. In fact, I a $2000 jacket, whether it is from where your smart phone comes in Esra Erdogan firmly believe the diffusion line or the real deal. handy- of what you want and how While you’re in the shops, it The funny thing about shop- that if I did have Contrary to the fabulous but much you are willing to pay for is easy to get distracted by the ping is you always seem to find more money, my closet would be unrealistic world depicted in Sex it. Some things I want right now millions of items surrounding what you like when you don’t perfect. Okay, maybe not perfect, and the City, column writing does include: a white blazer, bright red you. Try to focus on the things need it. If you really love some- but definitely an improvement on not pay well. I honestly have pants, black jeans, an anorak and you really want by picking them thing and it looks amazing on you what it is now. One day, I will no idea how the writers of the more jewelry. I like to check out up and trying them on before and will get a lot of wear, buy it - be able to afford a few of those show thought that Carrie Brad- the prices of the things I want straying to other items. even if it was not on the list. You luxury items that I covet but, for shaw could afford all the Manolo on retailer’s websites so I have Now here is the scary part: may regret not picking it up later. now, I better stick to less expen- Blahnik heels that she owned. an idea of how much the item the fitting room. Oftentimes, I Before you are ready to face sive duds. But, like Bradshaw, when I have will cost me beforehand so I can buy something that convinced the cashier, visualize how your This is why designers created any money to spare, I immedi- budget accordingly. me I was Kate Moss in the fitting new piece will be worn with your their more accessible little sister ately spend it on clothes. The great thing about plan- rooms, only to discover that it is current possessions. If you can labels, like Marc by Marc Jacobs This has resulted in a lot of hit- ning ahead is that you have time terribly unflattering when I get immediately think of things that or T by Alexander Wang. These and-miss shopping -- like those to save up for the nicer items home. When you’re trying things you can match it with - including brands often offer a more “street strange suede boots that seemed at higher price points. You can on, make sure to inspect yourself bags and shoes - you’ll prob- style” vibe than their older like a good idea at a department usually tell when a more expen- from every angle. Take advan- ably get good wear out of it. If siblings, but at a lower price store sale last year or the ill- sive piece is worth it; the mate- tage of the mirrors so you don’t you’re at a loss, you should think point. fitting, high-waisted pants from rial will be of better quality and put that $50 final sale dress on at again before you swipe your debit Unfortunately, even these American Apparel. will be more durable, and the cut home and break out into a fit of card. labels end up costing an arm and After countless closet will be more precise in order to fit rage because it looks hideous. I Hopefully, with a little careful a leg. The cheapest item avail- cleanups, with a lot of stuff put in you better. had to learn this the hard way - planning, I will soon be rid of my able at www.revolveclothing. the donation pile, I have decided That doesn’t mean that all several times. impulsive shopping habits and com from T by Alexander Wang to stop my trigger-happy buying expensive clothing items are After the fitting rooms, feel improve my closet by buying is an $84 cotton tank top, which and shop in a more organized worth it, though. A $60 blazer free to explore your other options. things that I can afford and will is not exactly a steal. Compare manner. from Armani Exchange may fit If you have extra cash laying last me for a while. That is, until I that style to a similar tank top Since I love rules and guide- you and last as long as a much around after your bigger buys, become fabulously rich and don’t at Urban Outfitters for $16 and lines, I created some to perfect my more expensive one by Elizabeth go ahead and try on the things have to worry about petty things you may question why you like shopping technique. The first and and James. that caught your eye when you - like whether or not I have too fashion in the first place. most important thing to do is take Planning also lets you keep entered the store. Since the pres- many pairs of Prada pumps. Of course, there are other inventory of your closet. Count track of when something goes sure is off, you may find some- things to take into account; the what you have, what you like on sale. I constantly check on the thing indispensable that you did Haute Topic is a weekly materials used, cost of labor and and what needs replacing. This items on my wants list to make not think of when making your fashion column. Look for it every the value of the designer’s name is a good time to gift things that sure I find the best price. list. Wednesday this Fall. New member, new music RHCP, page 7 band at the top of their sound fueled band falters in making a technically and emotionally. gyrating lick. this odd “beep-boop” scat “Goodbye Hooray” even finds The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ that gives the impression he is the band in full-on rock terri- process of recording music has walking through a trench of hot tory that is relentless at first and always been one of organic coal. The ongoing joke is that then followed up by chilling jam sessions: four performers Will Ferrell is the drummer, breaks after a dizzying bass in a room, circular energy since he bears a striking resem- solo. Get a moment to breathe, spreading throughout that blance to Chad Smith, but I am because the reckless abandon- creates something as exem- more inclined to think Ferrell ment you’ve come to enjoy plary as 1991’s “Blood Sugar has started to write their lyrics is charging back. “Did I Let Sex Magik” and 1999’s “Cali- as well. You Know” is so smooth and fornication.” The band is still Like the aforemen- drenched in tropical vibe that assimilating to Klinghoffer’s tioned “Monarchy of Roses,” is a welcome departure from style and that could very well this album does have some the rest of album. Kiedis sings take time, as proven by this standout tracks that gives the “Did I let you know/Would album. album some gravitas. you like to go/I wanna dance to How much time do the “Brendan’s Death Song” is every day’s occasion” and that Chili Peppers have before their the touching eulogy to long- feeling resonates throughout funk formula is dried out? The time friend/photographer of the whole song. It’s an espe- benefit of the doubt must be the band, Brendan Mullen, and cially fun song. given to them, as they have it is one of the more complete Flea’s trumpet solo is a recovered so many times and and engaging songs the Chili treat and is an example of delivered. Peppers have made to date. the band exploring new terri- They have maintained Kiedis soulfully croons “When tory; it doesn’t feel like they’re the same level of energy and you hear this, you know it’s trying too hard to create some- it’s apparent they won’t stop your jam, it’s your goodbye.” thing new -- except for the playing until Flea’s fingers fall When the Peppers are on point piano-riddled, Coldplay-like off. and connecting, they have a track “Police Station,” which The few gems on “I’m With much more grasping sound goes from solemn to sluggish. You” seem to point that there as Klinghoffer plays a pacing “Even You Brutus” sounds like is still substance left and that progression on his acoustic the lovechild between Maroon perhaps this is just the prelimi- guitar and it all breaks down 5 and 311 at a Sir Psycho nary work that will soon cata- There are many paths to become an Army officer including ROTC, Officer Candidate School with Chad Smith’s thunderous carnival. The insipid closer, pult them into newer heights. (OCS) or the Direct Commission Program. To drumming and Flea unleashing “Dance Dance Dance,” makes learn more, call 305-223-1660 today. the same energy on his bass. you want to do anything but Radiate Reviews is a weekly It is a very cathartic moment dance, and that’s a damning music review column. Look for on the album that shows the dilemma where a groove- it every Wednesday this Fall. Contact Us Neda Ghomeshi Opinion Editor [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 10 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Class Dismissed Pledge protest prompts full explanation Halftime ‘practice’ restricting student entry atriotism has long been a part of the curriculum in America. It is the reason whyP every morning, students across the nation should be eliminated place their right hand over By not fully disclosing the meaning behind On Sept. 1, the Golden Panthers played Columnist their heart, look at the their first game of the season against North ubiquitous American flag the pledge, schools are reducing this solemn Texas, and many students were prohibited hanging in every classroom from attending the game due to policies and pledge their life to this vow to a mechanical morning routine. enacted by Student Affairs. nation. Although there are Students attending the game with their students that stay silent due Panther IDs are not allowed to enter the to religious reasons, there is stadium after halftime. This policy affects Jasmyn Elliott one student that is holding the turnout and discourages students from out on making this pledge into when those words come out of their Furthermore, “patriotism” and pledging attending future games. until the words actually ring true. mouth. Not once did my teachers fully explain allegiance to your nation are not mutually Although Student Affairs explained “One nation under God, indivisible, with that, by doing this, I was pledging my life and exclusive. Rather, the focus on showing love that this policy will not be applied to the liberty and justice for all.” These concluding unconditional support to my nation. While this for one’s country should be upon teaching our upcoming Tuesday night game against words of the Pledge of Allegiance have Will seems like the perfect thing to do for a citizen children good citizenship and showing them Troy on Oct. 25, The Beacon believes it is Phillips, age 10, looking sideways and keeping of the United States, this is a heavy responsi- that, like Phillips, they too can exercise their unfair to not extend the open time-frame silent. His reason: gay rights. In televised inter- bility to place upon, say, a third grader. Also, rights to free speech and protest. during Saturday games as well. view with CNN, Phillips said, “I’ve grown up by not fully disclosing the meaning behind the Although Phillips received much criti- Student Affairs referred to this policy with a lot of people and I’m good friends with pledge, schools are reducing this solemn vow cism for being unpatriotic by way of his silent of restricting student entry as a practice. a lot of people who are gay and I think they to a mechanical morning routine. protest, I would argue that he is a fantastic However, because this restriction is explic- should have the rights all people should, and If our education system truly wants to teach example of what being an American truly is: itly stated in the FIU Fan Code of Conduct, I’m not going to swear that they do.” Needless patriotism to our students, then they must standing up for your rights and the rights of which can be found on FIUSports.com, it is to say, his objection caused a backlash from his fully disclose what this pledge really means, others, and holding your country accountable clearly a policy, not just a practice. peers and the substitute teacher present for his instead of teaching them to blindly state it as for ensuring those rights are a reality. As Phil- As contributors to Athletics through silent protest, in addition to an outpouring of part of a simple morning exercise; parents also lips sits quietly in class as his fellow students student fees, this policy puts students at a support. share this responsibility. With knowing what stand and face the flag, I too wait for the day disadvantage. By paying $15.56 per credit Phillips’ refusal to say the Pledge of Alle- the pledge means, students have a chance to when he and others can say, with honesty, “One hour in athletic fees, every student is, in giance challenges just how well our schools honestly pledge their allegiance to the U.S., nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and essence, a season ticket holder. are explaining what this pledge actually means. fully aware of what they are doing, or choose justice for all.” In addition to paying the highest fees in Unlike Phillips, I do not think the majority of not to do so because the pledge does not jibe “Class Dismissed” is a biweekly column the state of Florida among Football Bowl students know what their getting themselves with their ethical outlook. critiquing education in America. Subdivision schools, students are required to pay a $20 flat fee every year. With that, students deserve the right to enter the stadium regardless of time. Center’s locker shortage burdens students According to Rosa Jones, vice presi- dent of Student Affairs, this practice was Ratasha Iribarren standing in line to pay for them. alleviate member concerns of items. While the daily lockers enacted to “encourage students to attend Staff Writer leaving their valuables overnight are free and convenient, I think the game from the beginning as opposed to and save them time from trekking that the $25 fee for an overnight tailgating for additional time.” Attendees As one of the 25 largest public all the way across campus to pick semester locker is a small price to who purchase their tickets are allowed into universities in the nation with them up from the car. Instead of pay for security of my belongings, the stadium at any time, even if they are over 44,000 students, and a large [The Recreation wasting time from making these sustained health, more time in the tailgating until the middle of the fourth percentage of those students Center website] extra trips, Recreation Center gym and less hassle of making quarter. swiping cards at the Recreation members could use the extra trips to the car. This discriminatory policy of turning Center daily, the lack of semester never lists the actual time to sign up and participate in Although the Recreation students away after halftime is unfair and lockers is unfortunate. number of semester group fitness classes, generating Center website provides informa- unnecessary, especially with a program Like many commuting students lockers. more revenue for the Recreation tion on how many daily lockers looking to encourage students to partic- at the University, I rose before the Center and more clientele for the there are in the gym, the price ipate in athletic events. Whether it be crack of dawn on the first day of instructors. of semester lockers and when because of obligations at work or in class, the fall semester. However, while Carrying around all of this to show up to register for one, it students should have the right to enter the most students set early alarms excess baggage also contributes to never lists the actual number of stadium at any point in the game. to evade parking lot brawls and Despite arriving to the Recre- the development of uneven shoul- semester lockers. There are a number of universities, traffic jams, I dragged myself ation Center at 5:55 a.m. for the ders, shoulder pain, back pain and In the future, the Recreation including schools in the Sun Belt Confer- out of bed at 5:00 a.m. to obtain first come first serve 6 a.m. sign- posture problems, which conflicts Center plans on expanding their ence such as the Troy Trojans, that do a semester locker for the Recre- up, I left campus with bags under with the health benefits of working facility and creating larger and not have restrictions on student access to ation Center. When I made my my eyes and the money I had for a out. multiple locker rooms, but I would home games after halftime. Like Univer- way over to a small line of other semester locker still in my hands. If you are unable to obtain a strongly advise that they include at sity students, Troy students get in free with students who were also anxiously Paying the $25 fee for a semester locker, there are over least 100 semester lockers in both a student ID. waiting for semester lockers, a semester locker benefits frequent 200 free daily lockers. However, the men’s and women’s locker Despite the Thursday night start and girl notified me that only four Recreation Center users because gym users are not allowed to rooms to account for the thou- inclement weather conditions, students semester lockers existed in the the added room allows extra space leave belongings in these lockers sands of gym users that workout showed up in large numbers for the season entire women’s locker room and for clothing, toiletries and gym overnight and the Recreation at the Recreation Center every opener and packed the student section, there were already four women bags. In addition, semester lockers Center is not responsible for lost semester. while the opposite end-zone was essen- tially void of life. Verbatim Students carry a large part of the weight when it comes to financing the Athletics, “But better to be hurt by the truth “Pressure is something you feel and are now beginning to show up to games in larger numbers. There is no need to keep than comforted with a lie.” when you don’t know what the hell students away after halftime. The Beacon does not see a distinction you’re doing.” between students and season ticket holders and, believes that they deserve the same - Khaled Hosseini, author - Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts type of access to University home games.

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The Beacon reserves the right to edit for space, content and clarity. www.fiusm.com AT THE BAY The Beacon – Wednesday, September 14, 2011 11 CEO to discuss changing Views of LGBT face of journalism at lecture students evolving LGBT, page 12 it meant to be part of a minority LOZANO, page 12 group. As part of her public You want people in the newsroom to students in order for them to speaking class, she decided to the blurring of what have been benefit directly. give an oral presentation on the traditional differentiations by be intuitive with the new media tools With the construction of LGBTs in society. industry,” said Lozano. “Where that are available today. new buildings, such as PG5 and As a way of introducing you used to have broadcast the School of International and herself, she said, ‘Hi, my name Monica Lozano, CEO, media and print media, you now Public Affairs at the Modesto is Helena Matamoros, and I’m a impreMedia have, media companies under- Maidique Campus, the imple- lesbian’. As she pronounced that standing that they need to diver- mentation of family bathrooms last bit of information, she saw sify across all of those platforms This skills matching is one “This much change in an orga- gives the transgender commu- a few of her peers faces change and becoming a fully integrated of the initiatives that Lozano, nization requires not only people nity the option of being more while her professor kept on media company.” and the President’s Job Council who have the skills and the comfortable. watching her “as if [she] had said Yet with the emergence of are focusing on, but Lozano training, but who are adaptable to Baptiste, however, expressed [her] age and nothing much more social media and citizen jour- admits that this is something the the constant change. The sense of that it would be better to make significant.” nalism it isn’t only the media academia is lagging behind in. adaptability is absolutely essen- those adjustments for the older “She treated me the same and organizations that are trans- “[One] initiative is skills tial today,” said Lozano. “You buildings that are identified for made me feel welcomed even forming but the shape of news- matching. Many of the institu- want people in the newsroom to “men” or “women,” which will though some of my classmates rooms that are experiencing the tions of higher learning have not be intuitive with the new media create a sense of inclusion for had begun classifying me the most drastic of changes. matched their curriculum to the tools that are available today.” everyone. moment I uttered those simple “The changes in the news- needs of employers, which is However, at the end of the “It’s really disconcerting and words,” she recalled. room are profound. We’ve gone kind of hard to change because day, regardless of the changes in disheartening to be an identi- Matamoros believes that the from being focused on a produc- it requires all levels of educa- technology, Lozano emphasizes fier with the LGBT community awkward looks from students tion cycle where one day you tion to adapt,” said Lozano. “I do that the production of quality, and to know that our campus and the terminology used by their gather, write, and edit content see some progress in the devel- and relevant, content is what isn’t really safe for people like heterosexual counterparts are to be produced and distributed opment of journalism schools’ will give media organizations me. But now, the proper reac- several of the hardships students the next day,” explained Lozano. curriculums to be more respon- the competitive advantage that is tion should be, what can we do like her must confront on a daily “That cycle is no longer compet- sive to the needs of media organi- necessary to surviving the tide of about it. We should engage not basis. itive. Now, every member of the zations. I don’t think that they’re change. only the departments that didn’t “What I have heard a lot newsroom has to be retrained to there necessarily, but they’re “Content continues to be the score high, but the commu- throughout the student body is be multimedia journalists.” heading in the right direction.” differentiation for a successful nity as a whole so we can create the use of unnecessary termi- With these transformations With the other focus of the media company moving forwards awareness and acceptance,” said nology to signify other things. taking place, it is necessary for Job Council being on innova- and the need to focus on the Baptiste. The main ones being ‘That is so institutions of higher learning to tion, Lozano stresses the need for creation of high quality of content During her freshmen year in gay,’ or ‘You’re so gay.’ Then adapt their curriculums to better students entering the work force for your brand that is reflective college, Helena Matamoros, a there’s the regular ‘You’re a f-- prepare students with the skills to be adaptable and innovative, of the community that you serve current sophomore majoring in ,’ and ‘you’re such a [expletive] necessary for the industry that especially with the ever changing are the fundamental elements of mathematics, experienced what homo,’” she said. they looking to get into. landscape in media. success.” Cooking demonstration showcases healthy eating habits brandon wright Services. Contributing Writer Considering health is a major issue for students living away from home, the event Residential Life in collaboration with the sought to teach students how to shop smart. Wellness Center hosted The Wellness Cooking Those who participated in the demonstration You’d be surprised at some people who don’t really know how Demonstration, an event that showcases several even showed students how to make smarter and student presentations that demonstrate how to healthier dining choices. The Cooking Demon- to make a proper, healthy balanced and sandwich. make healthy meals. stration wanted students “to get excited about The Wellness Cooking Demonstration was preparing a home-cooked meal for themselves,” held with the objective of informing students said Walcott. Betsy Josma-Ducheine, residing in Biscayne Bay Campus’ Bay Vista “You’d be surprised at some people who Assistant Residential Life Coordinator Housing on making health conscious food don’t really know how to make a proper, healthy Bay Vista Housing decisions. and balanced sandwich,” said Josma-Ducheine. According to Betsy Josma-Ducheine, assis- Along with the promise of food, Bay Vista tant Resident Life coordinator of Bay Vista residents and other interested students, partic- outside of the hospitality field,” said Josma- students to walk away with the knowledge that Housing, hospitality students are recruited to ipated in the event to gain experience that can Ducheine. “They come and make food, and the this organization is on campus and is available to host the presentations and cook for the event’s help them in the future. Participants were also residents come to eat and learn to cook.” help them, and benefit from the program. attendees on Sept. 13 at the Bay Vista Housing able to enhance their public speaking skills, as Josma-Ducheine stated that Residential Life “I hope that [students] take away the encour- community room . well as give attendees an insight into how they hopes to not only make an impact on students, agement to fix their own meals, and the knowl- “We encourage [students] to maintain well- cook at home. but “get the residents to actually come out, edge of preparing simple nutritious meals, in ness by preparing their own meals,” said Dona “They have the experience of actually find out what they liked about it and what they their rooms, in their dorms, is what I encourage Walcott, assistant director of University Health presenting to people what they’re cooking didn’t like about it.” Organizers are aiming to get them to do,” said Walcott. SGC-BBC accepting applications for vacancies Jonathan simmons according to SGC-BBC Clerk These positions have remained said, “once [students] apply, they evaluated on a rolling basis; the Staff Writer Larissa Adames, have yet to be unfilled despite an intensive and change their minds.” only positions which have a firm filled. partially successful campaign The number of open positions deadline are SGA-BBC intern- The Student Government The senate is still accepting conducted over the summer by at BBC is significantly higher ships, for which the application Council at Biscayne Bay Campus applications for two lower divi- the SGC-BBC to inform students than that at MMC, where there window will close on Friday, has started another academic year sion senators and two jour- of the high number of open are currently only five vacan- Sept. 16. with a high number of vacant nalism and mass communica- positions. cies, according to SGA Grad- Although 18 SGC-BBC posi- positions, and Council members tion senators, as well as sena- The campaign managed to uate Assistant for Campus Life tions remain vacant, Adames said are struggling to increase student tors for housing, business admin- gain SGC-BBC five Executive Roderick Wilson. that the numbers of confirmed awareness of the vacancies istration, education, nursing Council members and a justice. SGC-MMC stopped accepting representatives this year has still through Facebook posts, notices and health services, hospitality “We do get applications in applications for open positions been higher than that of previous on the SGA webpage, and fliers management, and the Broward [after a campaign],” said Adames. on Sept. 12, and will select new years. distributed in the Bay Vista Resi- Pines Center. But many of those applications senators on Sept. 15. Applications for open SGC dence Hall. Six positions also remain open are reviewed and then never come At SGC-BBC, where the need positions are available on the The greatest number of vacan- on the BBC Executive Council, to anything, as students often for more student representatives SGA-BBC web site at http:// cies is currently on the BBC as well as one on the judicial back out after showing interest in is greatest, applications for open sgabbc.fiu.edu/open-positions/ Senate, where 10 positions, branch. a position. “Sometimes,” Adames positions will be accepted and index.html. Contact Us Jonathan Szydlo BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 12 t ay Wednesday, September 14, 2011 A www.fiusm.com B Member HARD HAT ZONE of jobs council to speak at WUC

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The tides of change have been sweeping across the media land- scape since the emergence of the Internet. Never has it been as prevalent as in recent times, due to the rise of social media in conjunction with the economic downturn of recent years. On Sept. 14 at 3 p.m., the School of Journalism and Mass Communication will be hosting Monica Lozano, CEO of impre- Media and member of the Pres- Andres Bedoya/The Beacon ident Obama’s Job Council, in The School of Hospitality Tourism Management began breaking ground on the expansion of the school’s teaching dining room and kitchen. the Wolfe University Center Once finished, the expanded facilities will be used for courses across the HTM curriculum, and the Gourmet Luncheons that are a part of Ballroom at the Biscayne Bay the Advanced Food Production, the cap stone course at HTM. Campus. Lozano’s lecture will focus on the current transformation that is taking place in the media land- scape, especially within Hispanic University gets mixed marks on LGBT issues media and the influence that it has had in the 21st century. Nicole Castro Based on a five star rating was one and a half stars given to be, the officer may see it as public Being a third generation Staff Writer system, which rates campus gay- recruitment and retention efforts disturbance because they are not Hispanic journalist, Lozano friendliness depending on answers along with campus safety. trained in LGBT issues” he says is no stranger to the changes Although Florida has seen provided by students, faculty and Rossmery Galan, a junior The Department of Public that Hispanic media has seen a 60 percent increase in same staff, the University was given an education major who identifies Safety was unavailable to throughout the past century. sex households since the 2000 overall campus climate score of with the lesbian community, said comment. With her grandfather, Ignalio census, the most recent Lesbian two and a half stars. that “we can’t claim to be ‘Worlds However, Correale has plans to Lozano, Sr., being the founder of Gay Bisexual Transgender- “We are aware that the score Ahead’ if we continue to allow communicate with the director to La Prensa and La Opinion, the Friendly Campus Climate Index was at the lower end, but we are LGBT people to fight the same address the problem. He empha- original Hispanic media outlets demonstrates that the University, looking to improve the score in fight they’ve been struggling to sized the difficulty of addressing in the United States, and her which serves a dynamic group of the future,” said Camille Perkins, overcome for centuries.” safety issues when the people in father, Ignalio Lozano, Jr., later over 44,0000 students, is not as the LGBT Initiative graduate In regard to the low rating for charge of keeping students safe taking over La Opinion, Lozano gay-friendly as was expected in assistant for the Multicultural Public Safety, Giovanni Correale, are not educated in that sense. was born and bred on the cusp of a state where homosexuality is Programs and Services depart- president of Stonewall Pride Under recruitment and reten- the Hispanic media wave that has prevalent. ment at Biscayne Bay Campus. Alliance, a University organiza- tion efforts, the questionnaire swept through the country in the Operated by Campus Pride, a The campus climate score was tion that promotes awareness on inquired whether there was an 20th century, and now into the national nonprofit organization comprised of the following subcat- LGBT issues, explained that “the effort to recruit LGBT students like 21st century. that works to create safer, more egories: LGBT policy inclusion, Department of Public Safety is the rest of minorities and provide Since taking up the position of LGBT-Friendly learning environ- support & institutional commit- not necessarily trained on sexual scholarship opportunities. managing editor for La Opinion ments at colleges and universi- ment, academic life, student life, orientation issues.” Correale and Jameer Baptiste, in 1985, Lozano has witness the ties, the LGBT-Friendly Campus housing, campus safety, and coun- “If you have a transgender indi- vice president of SPA, plans changes that have been taking Climate Index is a tool that most seling and health. vidual who doesn’t necessarily to propose that funds from the over the media landscape as a universities use to measure their Of the aforementioned areas, look like the sex they identify University be used for LGBT whole. progress in providing for the counseling and health was awarded with and they’re using a different “Transformation of media and needs of their LGBT students. five stars, while the lowest score bathroom for what they seem to LGBT, page 11 LOZANO, page 11 Pep Rally to be held prior to next football game

Monica Lozano Nathaniel Edwards games and a live DJ will all be national Relations student. for Panther Power and a junior Lecture Staff Writer present on the Biscayne Bay’s Panther Power hopes to get Hospitality and Management. Panther Square on September 15 students chuck full of panther “I expect to get a lot of As the Golden Panthers from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. pride for the upcoming game participation this time, I mean Event Info prepare to face the University “It’s going to be pretty that many say is the most diffi- last time we had good participa- of Central Florida Knights on awesome, we are bringing back cult opposition the panthers will tion but this time I want more” • Time: 3:00 p.m. September 17, Panther Power is some DJs, going to have some face this season. said Rogers. • When: 9/14/11 hosting a pep rally just two days awesome games like musical “The students get more Panther Power hopes to foster • Where: WUC Ballroom before the big game to arouse cheers and free food,” said excited about the games when ongoing panther pride, not only excitement among students. Tamicha Rogers, Panther Power we have pep rallies” said Judy for football games, but even Free food, FIU paraphernalia, President and sophomore Inter- Julmisse, Executive Assistant after they have completed their