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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 aP nther Press (formerly The Beacon) by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Halloween A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 22, Issue 35 www.ﬁ usm.com Friday, October 30, 2009 What to do for Halloween Is the Internet altering our on and around campus brains? PAGE 4 PAGE 6

SPOTLIGHT FOOTBALL AT THE BAY PAGE 4 Weekends with Paradise: Paradise gives you ideas to impersonate and Students SWEET put your characters to play during this Halloween! attending DREAMS AT THE BAY PAGE 4 Three University professors will be featured in the oldest and largest book fair in the nation. games can IS IT WORTH IT? OPINION PAGE 6 win prizes Craven’s masterpiece still JORGE VALENS chills, induces insomnia Asst. News Director DAVID BARRIOS Letter to the Editor: Housing students have advantages while living The University will be giving Staff Writer on campus. students who attend the next football home game an opportunity to The fi rst time I saw Wes Craven’s A Night- OPINION PAGE 6 win a scholarship. mare on Elm Street, I was 12 years old, fl ipping The University should make an through the wasteland of late night television eff ort to support theatre shows like During the game, three students Rocky Horror. will be chosen at random to win and saddened that I was not able to go trick-or- a $500 scholarship that can be treating with my friends during a dull LIFE! PAGE 9 applied toward college expenses. Halloween. Aside from that, four students Then I stumbled onto an older- will also be selected to win a one- looking movie with an eerie, dream- month parking upgrade, allowing like tone, with a young woman running through winners to park in a faculty/staff a dark, seedy boiler room. We’re not sure what space anywhere on campus. she’s running from but she’s Moment of Clarity: Horrorcore art- On Oct. 31, the Golden Panthers running and we care. We hear the ists aim to combine horror movie aesthetics, rap music. will be facing the Louisiana- clanging of four sharpened razors Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns at FIU attached to the hand of a large, frightening SPORTS PAGE 12 Stadium. fi gure. He attacks her, of course to decimate her. The contest will be held for each Then she awakens. The dream is over. of the two remaining home games Tina Grey (Amanda Wyss) is OK. Then being held on Nov. 14 and Dec. 5. she looks upon her nightgown to fi nd four Students can attend the game slash marks on it. The dream is over but the legend for free with a valid Panther ID. of Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) was born. Volleyball faces tough three games Friends and family accompanying Tina, frightened by her dream asks her friends in three-day stretch with Louisiana students can purchase an end zone Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) and Glen (Johnny road trip. ticket for $15. Depp of Miramar, Fla. in his feature fi lm debut) Those interested in purchasing UPCOMING EVENTS tickets can call 305-FIU-GAME or WORTH IT, page 8 visit www.fiusports.com. House of Jigsaw Halloween Weekend, Oct. 30, 10:00 p.m. For $15, you can join in on this party for the latest Saw movie. Event will be held at Mansion, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. CNN anchor lectures WANNA PLAY A GAME? Captain Morgan’s Fantasyfest Parade, Oct. 31, 7:00 p.m. Enjoy watching 50 homemade fl oats plus Marquardt as the grand marshall for free at Duval Street in Key West. about originality Attack! Attack!, Nov. 1, 6:00 p.m. For $14.99, catch this metalcore band at the FRANCISCO MARADIAGA when educated males would leave Culture Room on 3045 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale. Staff Writer the village. Girls were typically taken out of school early on to help Soledad O’Brien stressed how in domestic jobs. To help change the WEATHER thinking differently can solve prob- tide, students were all fed at school FRIDAY lems in the community and beyond and offered food to take home Partly Cloudy during a lecture at the University. for their family. This incentive LOW: 76 HIGH: 87 “Thinking differently can have was the different kind of thinking SATURDAY massive, massive societal implica- that allowed girls to be educated, Partly Cloudy addressing the brain-drain, and LOW: 75 HIGH: 85 tions,” O’Brien said. The CNN special correspondent helping feed the populace. SUNDAY Isolated T-Storms spoke to a near-capacity crowd of “Almost over night all these kids LOW: 75 HIGH: 86 around 300 students and faculty became providers,” O’Brien said. members in the Green Library audi- “They were able to fl ip the value of torium on Oct. 28. the kids in society.” CONTACTS O’Brien told stories from Another example came by a Editor in Chief ...... 305-348-1580 Harvard professor featured in chris.necuze@fi usm.com her experience as a reporter and while working on documenta- “Black in America,” that wants MMC Offi ce ...... 305-348-2709 BURKE HILL/THE BEACON news@fi usm.com ries like “Black in America,” and to pay kids to learn. The plan is BBC Offi ce ...... 305-919-4722 the recently-released “Latino in to close the gap between minority GET SCARED: Freshman AJ Mayungbe (left), graduate Joel Calafell bbc@fi usm.com America,” to illustrate her point on graduation rates and those of (center) and sophomore Keanna Angquico (lying down) scare visitors Tips & Corrections ...... 305-348-2709 thinking differently. Caucasians. Some kids have found inside the kitchen at the FIJI House during FIJI’s Haunted House Oct. 28. tips@fi usm.com Proceeds raised at the event benefi ted the American Red Cross. Advertising ...... 305-348-6994 In one example, African villages advertising@fi usm.com were experiencing a brain-drain O’BRIEN, page 3 2 The Beacon – Friday, October 30, 2009 NEWS www.fi usm.com

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FIU

BOG appoints two new FIU trustees

The Florida Board of Governors appointed Michael M. Adler and Joseph L. Caruncho, two long time FIU supporters, to sit on the University’s Board of Trustees. Adler, chairman and chief executive offi cer of Adler Group, Inc., and Caruncho, CEO of Preferred Care Part- ners, will serve fi ve-year terms on the board beginning January 6, 2010. According to the University, Adler and Caruncho will be fi lling the seats occupied by Betsy Atkins and David Parker, whose terms are set to expire on the same day.

PHOTOS BY ALEX GARCIA/THE BEACON LOCAL ON THE RUNWAY: Ladies of the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority put together a fashion show on Oct. 26. The show’s Sex offender arrested after release from hospital theme was “Exotique” and the funds generated will go to carbon monoxide poisoning awareness and research.

A man suspected of child molestation that was assaulted by the victim’s father was booked on Oct. 28. According to The Miami Herald, Luke Petruschke Sorority organizes fashion show spent a week in a medically induced coma at Memorial Regional Hospital and was released to authorities and booths around the ballroom promoting arrested on the scene. Event raises funds for carbon their products and work. Police say two men, Krish Carter and Manuel Vega Paul Mitchell donated its stylists beat Petruschke with a cinder block after Vega learned for the event to prepare the models for that Petruschke fondled his son. The two men face monoxide poisoning awareness the catwalk. attempted murder charges. Sigma Kappa Sister Lizmarie Rodriguez, a junior nursing major, They explained that the money from LAEBONY LIVINGSTON auditioned to model along with the NATIONAL the event would go to raise aware- Staff Writer rest of her sorority. She modeled in ness on carbon monoxide poisoning the Peace Love World, Casual, Busi- Traffi c delays plague city after Bay Bridge closure and give scholarships to high school The ladies of Phi Sigma Sigma ness Casual and Edgy scenes. as well as undergraduate college sorority presented their eighth annual During the fashion show there San Francisco’s Bay Bridge has been closed indefi - students. fashion show titled “Exotique” to were two intermissions that gave the nitely after 5,000 pounds of the bridge’s infrastructure Graduate student Travis Stokes has raise awareness for carbon monoxide guests a chance to partake on the food rained down on drivers on Oct. 27. been a part of the fashion show for the poisoning. provided as well as look around the The span of the Bay Bridge affected had been under past fi ve years. The event, held on Oct. 26, began sponsor tables. repair since Labor Day. He was good friends with Janelle in 2001, but since 2004, it has been During the fi rst intermission guests According to CNN, the closure of the bridge has Bertot, and said he modeled in the dedicated to a fallen sister, Janelle were treated to a performance by the caused extensive delays for residents commuting to and fashion show “for the cause.” Bertot who died of carbon monoxide Miami Sunset High School “Golden from San Francisco and Oakland. In an attempt to alle- “[The show] has gotten a lot more fi ve years ago. Girls”. viate traffi c, offi cials have lengthened the schedule of edgy than it has been in the past,” said The show carried an exotic theme, In the second intermission, prizes the Bay Area Rapid Transit system. Stokes, who also participated in the so many of the models had animal were given away to those who had fi rst show that the sorority put up. prints and markings painted on their purchased winning raffl e tickets. Stocks fall after housing market concerns Stokes modeled in Swimwear, Busi- bodies and faces. The décor of the Giveaways included a shirt ness Casual, Formal and the Fashion Graham Center Ballrooms fi t in with designed by one of the sponsors as The stock market went down on Oct. 28 after a Forward scenes. the exotic and jungle theme of the well as a $150 cash prize. less than favorable report indicated a weakness in the The president of Phi Sigma Sigma, night. At the end of the fashion show all housing market. Gabriela Vazquez, was happy with the “We have been here all day setting the models as well as the president of According to the Washington Post, new-home help she got from her fellow sisters up decorations,” said Phi Sigma Sigma Phi Sigma Sigma and the fashion show sales dropped 3.6 percent in September after rising for and the outcome of the event. sister Jeanette Echavarria, a freshman director, Angie Solis Junior, came on fi ve consecutive months. The western U.S. in partic- “All the sisters came out to help. biology major. stage to thank everyone for attending. ular saw an 11 percent decrease in home sales during We didn’t spend a dime, and every- On hand was a mixture of FIU Yamil Pascal, a freshman in busi- September. thing was donated,” she said. students and community members. ness, was in attendance. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 1.2 The event was sponsored entirely Many students, especially other “Everyone appeared to be enjoying percent, while the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ composite by both local and national donors. Greeks, came out to support the ladies themselves,” Pascal said. “It was were down 2 percent and 2.7 percent respectively. The list of local businesses includes in their work. Once the doors opened amazing.” OhYeahMiami.com, Donut Divas, at 7 p.m., the crowd began to pour into According to eMedicine, carbon - Compiled by Jorge Valens and Habit Boutique. Local clothing the ballrooms and quickly fi lled up monoxide is the leading cause of acci- boutique Peace Love World donated most of the 700 available seats. dental poisoning deaths in America. its clothes to be showcased during the Before the models started to do This odorless, tasteless and colorless show. their run, guests were reminded of the gas is known as the “Silent Killer.” National hair product producer and real reason for the event. The Centers for Disease Control esti- stylist Paul Mitchell, which sponsored Janelle’s mother, Barbara Bertot mates that carbon monoxide poisoning the event for the second year in a row, and her best friend, Breny Deparre, claims nearly 500 lives, and causes and Coca Cola also sponsored the opened the event by thanking the more than 15,000 visits to hospital EDITORIAL BOARD INFORMATION Exotique Fashion Show. sorority for putting the fashion show emergency departments annually. 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SGC-MMC Senate speaks out against universal health insurance

FRANCISCO MARADIAGA Fraute was not convinced. Neither was Staff Writer. SGC-MMC President Anthony Rionda who announced he vetoed the resolution during In another vocal session of the Student the Oct. 28 cabinet meeting. He said the Government Senate at Modesto Maid- senate needed more discussion and informa- ique Campus on Oct. 26, the senate came tion on the subject. out against Mandatory Health Insurance “I disagree with some of the harsh lines for university students, in support of refur- in the resolution,” Rionda said at the cabinet bishing a computer lab at the Engineering meeting.

Center, as well as in support of the Student Rionda also said he would like to see the LINDA LEE/THE BEACON Legacy Campaign, and passed a council bill senate use both weeks, that are required in the INNOVATIVE THINKING: Soledad O’Brien, CNN anchor, spoke to students on that defi nes when a senator can abstain from bylaws, to debate a topic instead of always Oct. 28 at the Green Library as part of SGC-MMC’s Lecture Series. a vote. bypassing a vote on new business. Last year, The Mandatory Health Insurance Reso- the senate passed the “Senate Speed Pass lution passed with a vote of 20 for and two Act,” which lets them bypass a requirement O’Brien tells students against, and promptly received a presidential to read legislation at two meetings before veto. passing and enabled them to both present Entitled “In opposition of Manda- and vote on new businesses during the same tory Health Insurance for State University meeting. to think outside the box Students,” the resolution calls for SGA to “It should be a personal decision,” said sponsoring senator from the Engineering and oppose mandatory health insurance because O’BRIEN, page 1 a timely manner to the city by the Federal it will be an additional fi nancial burden to Computing, William-Jose Velez, on whether Emergency Management Agency, O’Brien students, and deny registration to those who students should get health insurance. this as an incentive to compete scholasti- said. She referenced her time covering the cannot pay for it. During the meeting, the senate also called cally. According to O’Brien the New York tsunami when supplies arrived two days “The state Legislature has tried to enact for the refurbishment of a student computer City graduation rates are 50 percent overall, later. FEMA took longer while operating mandatory health insurance for all state lab at the Engineering Center. The resolu- and only 29 percent when only looking at within traditional thinking. university students, without any fi nancial tion called for the Technology Fee Advisory black males. Thinking outside the traditional, assistance, and denies class registration to Council to recommend using the fee’s money “I give this example because the O’Brien shared the case of two released numbers are so dire, and you have to think convicts who were asked to help out in outside the box,” O’Brien said. rescue efforts, and without the ability to If even one student cannot pay for health The most dramatic examples came from swim would dive into deep waters to save her time covering Hurricane Katrina in trapped seniors. They went on to be consid- insurance, then we must be behind that one New Orleans. ered top men in the efforts. student. “Pictures do no justice,” O’Brien said By letting circumstance dictate their when talking about the ravaged city. “It character and not the traditional way of was absolutely shocking, it was like a war their troubled background, O’Brien said a Altanese Phenelus, senator of Arts and Sciences torn city.” lot of good was accomplished. SGC-MMC The bleak setting had its successes in Diversity can help with shaping out-of- the shadow of massive failure. Those fail- the-box thinking, she said. ures were the lack of supplies delivered in “It casts a wider net,” O’Brien said. students who don’t have health insurance” to upgrade “older and obsolete computer the resolution states. systems” in the lab. The resolution also claims that 60 percent “The updated equipment will maximize of FIU students do not have health insur- and improve students’ learning experience,” ance, and that one-third of FIU students are stated the resolution. depended on fi nancial aid. It passed with a vote of 22 for, zero against The inference in the resolution is that those and two abstentions. The two abstentions students solely dependent on fi nancial aid came from senators Phenelus and Fraute who would not be able to register for classes, and are both in the tech fee advisory council. therefore not be able to receive the fi nancial The senate also showed their support of aid they rely on. It also claims that University the Student Legacy Campaign by passing a Health Services would not be able to handle resolution unanimously. the infl ux of paperwork caused by mandatory According to the Division of Univer- health insurance. sity Advancement’s Web site, which the “University Health Services has stated campaign is under, the SLC is an initiative that it does not have the capacity and the staff that focuses on current students giving back to handle such paperwork and ensure that to the University. more than 38,000 students have health insur- “The aim ... is to establish a feeling of ance before registration opens,” stated the affi nity among current students to contribute resolution. fi nancially and experience a sense of philan- Student Media was unable to contact thropy,” states the resolution. University Health Services at time of publi- The senate also passed a council bill to cation for verifi cation. help clarify what constitutes a confl ict of “Where are you getting this information?” interest in the SGC-MMC campus bylaws. asked Graduate Senator Loren Fraute during Entitled the “SGC-MMC Voting Process the meeting. Fraute said he felt uncomfort- Reform Act of 2009,” it states that “all able voting without knowing all the facts; he members must vote unless they have a clear was one of the nay votes. and direct confl ict of interest.” Cabinet member and coordinator of Those confl icts of interest include imme- Health Affairs, David Dial, was on hand to diate blood, by marriage, business or romantic confi rm the resolution’s numbers. However relationships. Or by being a member or a neither he nor the sponsoring senators could board member of a commission or committee add the specifi cs on prices for insurance plans that will vote on the issue at hand. In those that would be offered to students if the state cases an abstention vote is allowed, but the Legislature imposes mandatory health insur- reason must be stated at the time of voting ance on the university system. and recorded. The health care resolution’s sponsoring During the summer and fi rst part of the senators stuck to the principle of being Fall semester there were more than a few against education being denied to those who abstention votes with no reason given. can’t afford health insurance According to SGC-MMC Advisor Jose “If even one student cannot pay for health Toscano, members of SGA took it upon insurance, then we must be behind that one themselves to consult their attorney to fi nd student,” said senator of Arts and Sciences, the proper use of abstentions. Altanese Phenelus. Contact Us Pamela Duque BBC Managing Editor pamela.duque@fi usm.com AT THE BAY The Beacon – 4 www.fi usm.com Friday, October 30, 2009

WEEKENDS WITH PARADISE Miami hosts oldest book fair Dress up and play as to be released in February University professors part of 2010, is called Is Life Like This, a workbook that teaches your favorite character its readers how to write a featured authors this year novel. Dufresne, who has had two alloween is tomorrow, and Sure, you could put on a green LATOYA BURGESS Last Train to Paradise, a biog- of his novels named “notable Hsure, the holiday is all about shell and call it a night, but where is Staff Writer raphy published September books of the year” by The New dressing up for a night, but I refuse to the fun in that? 2006 about Henry Flagler, an York Times, said the Miami think the fun should If you already know what you are Three professors from the oilman who helped establish International Book Fair keeps COLUMNIST only be about the going to be, there are no excuses not English Department at the Florida as a vacation destination students informed and exposed outfi t. to get fully into your character. Biscayne Bay Campus will be and dreamt of building a rail- to the literary world. This year, I was If you decide to be Leonardo, part of the world’s oldest road from Miami to Key “I think it’s important to know deciding between Miami-Dade County offi cials may and largest book fair in West. what is up in our contemporary dressing up as not be OK with your hanging out the nation. The Labor Day hurri- and literary culture and with Sally Albright from in a sewer, and neither would your The Miami Interna- cane of 1935 tarnished the stories people are telling,” When Harry Met friends, but you can go out for a tional Book Fair, which that dream. he said. “Literature is alive and Sally, or Kathleen turtle’s favorite: pizza! is free to the public, A winner of the Frank well and students will see some PARADISE AFSHAR Kelly from You’ve I went to Venezia Pizza and Cafe will take place Nov. 8 O’Connor Award for of the most important writers in Got Mail. on 13452 Biscayne Blvd., North to Nov. 15 at Miami- DUFRESNE short fiction and mystery the country.” I can easily impersonate someone Miami. Unfortunately, I didn’t go Dade College Wolfson writer, Standiford will Rochelson said the book fair who is denying that she is in love with wearing a costume to get a feel for Campus, located at 401 give fair-goers an in- is not only exciting because there a friend, like Sally, or a shop owner where a crime-fi ghting teenage turtle N.E. 2nd Ave. depth look inside the is food to eat and souvenirs to in love with someone she met online, would hang out. But I would totally Les Standiford, novel he edited about buy, but because people get the like Kathleen, but there’s no fun in recommend it. Venezia Pizza is a director of the Creative crime and punishment, chance to become “immersed in that unless you’re in that character. great whole-in-the-wall pizza joint Writing Program in the Miami Noir, published the world of books”. Anytime I walk into a deli, I that will fi t the theme perfectly – English Department at in November 2006. “In 26 years, the book fair think of when Sally fakes an orgasm minus the rat. STANDIFORD BBC, John Dufresne, Standiford was not has really grown to be an inter- inside a deli, and small grocery stores There is something about a hole professor of creative available for comment national event, it’s a stop for remind me of the scene from You’ve in the wall that is just attractive and writing and Florida despite several attempts. readers, writers and aspiring Got Mail when Joe Fox talks the clerk smoky enough for Halloween. Book Award Winner, and Dufresne will be writers,” Rochelson said. “It’s into letting Kelly pay with credit in a I went to this place with my friends Meri-Jane Rochelson, reading Requiem, Mass, one of the most exciting things cash-only line. Victoria and Sergio, the Donatello associate chair of the a novel published in July in Miami.” To kill two birds with one stone, and Michelangelo to my Leonardo, English Department, will 2008 about an eighth Rochelson will be reading I went to St. Petersburg Deli, 17080 and ordered a slice of tomato pizza be among the authors grade boy who struggles A Jew in the Public Arena: ROCHELSON Collins Ave., Sunny Isles, to help for $3.73. featured at this year’s to keep his family from The Career of Israel Zang- make my fi nal decision about whom It usually freaks me out when I book fair. falling apart. to impersonate on Halloween. This have to watch someone make my Standiford is the author of Dufresne‘s eighth book, set FAIR, page 5 place is a Russian grocery store with food, so when the guy making the a small deli, and it is adorable! pizza didn’t put on gloves as he They sell Russian beer and food, reached for the tomatoes, I wanted to and a variety of European choco- die. HALLOWEEN PARTIES late. Since I have a weak spot for any God knows when he washed his chocolate from the brand Kinder, it hands last, and now his germs were ON CAMPUS • Blue Royal Lounge, 13750 W. Dixie Hwy, North was torture resisting the purchase. on my pizza. Miami. I had mashed potatoes with veggies After I convinced myself that all The Offi ce of Campus Life and Orientation at the Biscayne A Halloween-themed party will take place Oct. 31. from on the side and a slice of whole wheat the germs from his hands would burn toast for $5. And yes, I did my best to off in the oven, I began to enjoy it. Bay Campus will host “Monster Mash,” a Michael Jackson- 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Everyone gets in free, but students must order with the same obsessive nature The front area of the place is just themed costume party. be 21 and over. that Sally has. bar stools. In the back, there is a It will take place in the Wolfe University Center Ball- There will be a costume contest, but prizes have yet to The food was great. The potatoes dining area that is somewhat hidden rooms Oct. 30 from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Entry is free for be announced. were a bit chunky and the veggies from the outside, which offers a bit of students with a valid Panther ID. The entry fee for the rest of Regular happy hour specials on drinks and $1 off beers were cooked privacy and helps together in what if you don’t want the community is $3. will be honored. Free shots will be given away throughout looked like a stew. anyone to see you The party will feature a “best costume” contest, where the night. It had eggplant, in a costume. the top three contestants will receive a Michael Jackson potatoes, toma- The pizza is poster; and a Michael Jackson impersonation contest, the For more information, call 305-893-8054. toes and other nothing special major event of the night, in which the winners will receive veggies. until you eat the I did not super doughy Michael Jackson CDs. The fi rst prize includes a special recreate the crust. I think the Michael Jackson DVD. • Miami Prime Grill, 16395 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami famous scene turtles would There will also be a live DJ all night, as well as free food, Beach. when I ate there, approve. drinks and giveaways. Miami Prime Halloween 2 Bash on Oct. 31 from 10 but I did get to Tomorrow p.m. to 3 a.m. Everyone gets in free, but students must relive a scene when you dress from You’ve Got up as a mouse, NEAR CAMPUS be 21 and over. Mail. Tetris block or There will be a costume contest, beer pong tournament, There is a AMY SUSSMAN/GETTY IMAGES N.A. ghost, go all out Many bars and lounges will be hosting Halloween ice luge and DJ entertainment. Cash prizes for the costume $10 minimum and place your parties, and they are all free. contest are: $300 for fi rst place, $150 for second place and for credit, so my $5 purchase wasn’t character in the right scene. $75 for third. The winner of the beer pong tournament will enough. Sadly, I didn’t have anyone Go to a restaurant and order some- come and convince the woman behind thing cheesy, play Tetris all day, or • Billy’s Pub Too, 732 N.E. 125th St., North Miami. receive a $50 certifi cate for the sports bar. the counter to let me pay with a credit hang out in a grave yard. Halloween There will be a Halloween-themed party Oct. 30 and Oct. Specials will include: $2 house shots, $3 Jager shots, card, but that incident did make my is about letting go and taking on a 31 until 5 a.m. Everybody gets in free, but students must $4 Patron shots, $1 pints and $5 drinks from 1 a.m. to 3 outfi t choice easier. Since I lived out a new character. Why not play around be 21 and over. a.m. Drinks will include martinis, long islands, mojitos, and scene from the movie, how could I not with it? Winners of the costume contests will receive prizes, such Hennessy and coke. be Kathleen? I feel more connected to Read Weekends with Paradise her now, except I still need to work on every other Friday for more tips on as a house tab. Regular happy hour specials will be honored fi nding someone to fall in love with places to go in the North Miami area. from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. For more information, call 305-949-5101. over the Internet. If you have any suggestions, e- Specials include $6 pitchers of domestic beers. Let’s say for Halloween you want mail paradise.afshar@fi usm.com. to be Leonardo, my favorite ninja The columnist pays for all food and For more information, call (305)-899-9986. - Compiled by Pamela Duque and Charity Vergara turtle from “Teenage Mutant Ninja experiences. Turtles.” www.fi usm.com AT THE BAY The Beacon – Friday, October 30, 2009 5

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FAIR, page 4 tion major. was later turned into a Different multi-colored motion picture: 1994’s will, a literary biography tents will be set up where Interview with the Vampire, published in December attendees can stop by each starring Brad Pitt and Tom 2008. booth and purchase books, Cruise. “Zangwill was a part food and souvenirs. Wolfe’s first book, The of the Women’s Suffrage The book fair’s main Kandy-Kolored Tangerine- movement, the Zionist attraction are the more than Flake Streamline Baby, movement and the Anti- 300 national and interna- a collection of articles War movement in the early tional authors, who will about life in the ‘60s, was 20th century,” she said. “He conduct readings, discus- published in 1965. The is the first Jewish celebrity sions and answer questions book catapulted Wolfe’s of the 20th century, he’s from their readers. career paving the way for very famous and not a lot In its 26th year, Miami him to become an estab- of people know about him, hosted its first two-day lished writer in mainstream that is why I chose to write book fair called Books by media. about this.” the Bay in 1984. Wolfe is also known Rochelson is the co- As the fair attracted more widely for his novel, A editor of Transforming book-lovers and authors, Man in Full, published in

Genres and New Approaches the event grew so large November 1998, about a SERGIO MONTEALEGRE/THE BEACON to British Fiction, which that by the 1990s it was 60-year-old Atlanta real she wrote with Nikki Lee renamed the Miami Interna- estate developer facing SWEET VICTORY: Delio Morato, a graduate assistant in Campus Life (right), gives his Manos. tional Book Fair, becoming bankruptcy and a 23-year- contact information to Desiree Rodriguez, chief of staff for External Relations (left), after A buzz has already been the largest literary festival old manual laborer in Cali- winning a rafﬂ e at the United Way Kick Off in Panther Square Oct. 28. circulating around BBC in the country, according to fornia, who works in the even for students who have the fair’s official Web site. freezer unit of a wholesale classic of American liter- are looking forward to discussion last year about never been to the Miami Several noted authors food store. ature, The Color Purple, attending this year. Jorge how blacks and Hispanics International Book Fair. like Anne Rice, Tom Wolfe After many trials, both published in 1982. Amador, a graduate student are portrayed in the media. “I’ve never been to any and Alice Walker among characters are faced with The award-winning in public relations said he “It seems the only time book fair, but I would love hundreds of other famous the question of what is a novel inspired Steven has been attending the fair minorities are in the news- to see what kinds of authors authors have presented fulfilled human being. Spielberg to direct the since the seventh grade. papers it is to talk about are coming; I’m curious. their work at this annual A Man in Full was in 1985, Oscar-nominated Amador said it was something bad that has I’m a firm believer that you fair. The New York Times best film, The Color Purple, good to be exposed to the happened in an urban don’t like books as much Rice is most famous seller list for 10 weeks and starring Whoopi Goldberg different points of views community,” said Amador. as you like the people who for her first book, Inter- has sold nearly 1.4 million and Danny Glover. through the discussions at “It was very exciting; the write them” said Rebekah view with the Vampire, copies. Many students are the fair. book fair keeps literature Keida, a sophomore nutri- published in 1976, which Walker is known for her fans of the book fair and He remembered a relevant.” Hire us to work for you!

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University Park Campus, GC 210 Miami, FL 33199 305-348-6994, beacon@fi u.edu www.fi usm.com Contact Us Iris Febres Opinion Editor opinion@fi usm.com OPINION The Beacon – 6 www.fi usm.com Friday, October 30, 2009 Internet junkies say: Time to get off Web ROCKED BY ROCKY FAREED ISSA This song is a major hit and is ‘Virgin’ wants more shows this Fall Contributing Writer broadcast on all the major radio stations around the country. In Undoubtedly, technology is today’s society has it gotten to the MATTHEW RUCKMAN 7, there won’t be much offered compared to other entertainment- constantly changing our society. point where one person cannot tell Asst. Opinion Editor during the remainder of the Fall related activities on campus. It has altered the way we gather the other how they feel, whether it semester. Some money could be inter- information, consume news and is romantic or not? “Are you a virgin?” I was One reason more shows can’t cepted from the athletic fee and keep in touch with others. We use Gary Small, author of iBrain: asked before the production of be put on is money. given to the Theater Department technological devices on a daily Surviving the Technological The Rocky Horror Picture Show The admission ticket for most to help put on more shows. basis and it is a very common part Alteration of the Modern Mind, by the FIU Theater Department. of the performances only covers For a university that spends of our lives – and perhaps, because writes,”As the brain evolves and I was ... but not after Dr. basic costs of the production, approximately $19 million on a of this constant use, these devices shifts its focus toward new tech- Frank-N-Furter had his way with never compensating the actors football program, a more equiv- alter our own minds. nological skills, it drifts away from me. or staff for their many hours of ocal money dispersal is called A growing number of scientists fundamental social skills.” The Theater Department put labor. for. believe this is the case. Texting I have to say I agree with him. on its fi nal midnight perfor- Even then, most shows The FIU Theater Depart- and even Facebook can defi nitely Computers and technology are mance this past weekend to a ment manages, with very little distract individuals from doing not necessarily a terrible thing sold out crowd and unparalleled monetary support, to produce other tasks, but what researchers but before people begin social carnal verve. An infusion of engaging dramas and hilar- are more concerned about is if our networking, they need to learn The performance was intro- ious comedies, while FIU foot- own brains will eventually turn to make real relationships with duced by asking all “virgins” funds from the ball isn’t managing to produce into what is being called “plastic people fi rst – face to face, without (those who haven’t seen the University could anything at all. Our current brains.” Facebook. show before) on stage to mimic guarantee even record is abysmal, at best. Perhaps this has something to Technology has gotten our an orgasm, setting the tone for The aesthetic contribution do with how we express emotions. society addicted to fl ashy screens the rest of the night. more theater is obvious in these on-campus Songs that used to express love and fuzzy buttons, and this change Actors performed alongside shows students performances and shouldn’t through actual words and feel- is progressively growing on us. the fi lm, which was shown on a be outweighed by the Golden ings are now about sending text I have a laptop, a cell phone, screen (called shadow-casting), could enjoy. Panther linebackers. messages with smiley faces and Facebook account, surf the Web while putting their own unique A more equal portion of FIU’s abbreviated phrases. Take the regularly, send electronic love spin on Rocky Horror. money pool should be going to song by Trey Songz, called “LOL letters and purchase socks online. The production – complete the Theater Department and to Smiley Face.” But isn’t this part of an American’s with silhouetted fellatio, a operate at a loss, preferring to other entertainment functions on The song illustrates the quint- normal lifestyle? Speedo-clad Aryan and a time take a fi nancial hit than limit campus. essential “guy likes girl” story, but Americans are accustomed to warp dance – was a joy that who can attend by increasing the Instead of benching our technology permeates; throughout having everything at an arms stretch culminated in a transsexual ticket price. starters by funneling money into the song the girl sends the guy text and are practically connected to orgy that made me feel like This could be remedied. shoulder pads and jock straps messages about how she likes him. power outlets; but it wouldn’t be both washing and clapping my An infusion of funds from the maybe some of that money In return, the guy sends her text such a disaster if we disconnect hands. University could guarantee even stream could be diverted to the messages with the heartfelt word: ourselves and power off for a little It was a crowd-pleaser and more theater shows students arts, in the long term. LOL, and a digital smiley face. while. made me wonder when could enjoy. If the Theater Department can other perfor- Money being as sparse as it is succeed in making man-on-man LETTER TO THE EDITOR mances like these days calls for some better contact entertaining, as they’ve Rocky Horror allocation of already existing done in Rocky Horror, they’ve were to be put on funds. replaced most of football’s niche Special guests, events give by the very capable Take for example football, anyway. Theater Department. which commands one of the The answer was a little larger pools Have something to say? Join housing students an edge depressing: not soon. of money After the performance of the conversation today at When you live on campus, (and who RSVP’d) got to spend B l i t h e Spirit on Nov. 5- FIUSM.com. there are always perks and events time with her personally before to fi ll your schedule. her lecture. Living in a residential hall not One journalism major even only brings advantages such as traded contact information with your proximity to everything the her and will have a chance to be University has to offer, but this a CNN intern next year when she past Tuesday it gave a group of graduates. students a chance to have a one- This is just more proof that on-one experience with world living on campus brings more renowned CNN journalist Soledad great memories and greater perks O’Brien. to your college experience. All year long, students who Next semester housing students reside in housing benefi t from will get the same opportunity with programs that their resident assis- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. when he tants throw for them. On Oct. 27, visits FIU. University Park Apartments RAs gave housing residents a chance Adam Johnson to meet Soledad O’Brien. Senior, International Relations While many students and College of Arts and Sciences faculty got to hear her lecture at 6 Senator ALL PHOTOS BY ALEX GARCIA/THE BEACON p.m,, students who live on campus

DISCLAIMER DAILYQUERY OPINIONPIECE QUOTATIONATION SEND US YOUR LETTERS The opinions presented within After a successful run of The Rocky “They know they are on the losing side of his- Got a problem with parking? Want to this page do not represent the Horror Picture Show, should the give kudos to faculty? Or do you just views of The Beacon Editorial University devote more of their 20 tory. But they are determined to take as many have something to say about FIU? Board. These views are separate funds to arts programs, such as the lives with them as their movement is fi nally Send your thoughts in to opinion@ from editorials and refl ect indi- Theater Department? Or should the The number of Colombians exposed for the nihilistic, empty effort it is.” fi usm.com or drop by our offi ces at vidual perspectives of contribut- University conserve that money for who have been murdered in either GC 240 or WUC 124. With your ing writers and/or members of other endeavors? Send responses to Venezuela in the past few U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton letter, be sure to include your name, the University community. [email protected] weeks. on the attacks in Pakistan after her visit on Oct. 28 major and year. Contact Us Christopher Cabral Life! Editor chris.cabral@fi usm.com LIFE! The Beacon – 7 www.fi usm.com Friday, October 30, 2009 NIGHT O’ FRIGHT Halloween festivities abound throughout Magic City

CHRISTOPHER NECUZE mind when you and some of your of prominent local DJs and Michael Editor in Chief favorite ghouls and gals take on the Jackson impersonators. night. As expected, there will be the Hallow’s eve In many ways, Halloween is the usual slew of costume contests with Lincoln Road dialed into COCONUT GROVE perfect night to live in Miami. It’s among the various moon-walking your GPS. The Van Dyke Cafe, the one night a year locals take to the Those veterans of Halloween in competitions, with up to $3,500 up located at 846 Lincoln Road will streets to let loose and be themselves Miami know that the biggest party for grabs in cash prizes. be having another Halloween – that is, by not being themselves. is in the Grove. There are always The festivities will go from block party, this one voodoo This town has no shortage of excesses of food, alcohol and 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, themed. excuses to don that costume you’ve college students at this party; it’s so Oct. 31. Tickets are $30, but it gets Guests can enjoy a free concert been thinking of all month long; big, it spills into the streets into a you access to all the entertainment by New Orleans blues group and because the haunted eve falls full-ﬂ edged block party. and an open bar compliments of IKO IKO in the upstairs lounge, on a Saturday this year, you can rest This year’s event is appropriately Miller Beer and Kilo Kai Rum. All which promises to take guests to assured that the parties will go to all themed after the late King of Pop’s proceeds of this event will go to the “origins of voodoo.” hours and all weekend. most well-known album, Thriller. Shake-A-Leg Miami, a local charity One way or the other, Van Here are a few haunts to keep in Thriller Night in Coconut Grove for disabled and at-risk youth. Dyke’s has a lot to offer in terms promises to treat you to a fair share of moderately priced brews, SOUTH BEACH with domestic bottles for $4 and If salty ocean air is more imports for $5. You can also your thing, head over enjoy one of Van Dyke’s signa- to South Beach on All ture cocktails, like the Mango Cosmo or the Orange Mojito, all

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COMIC BOOK REVIEW FOOD FOR THOUGHT Comic book hero takes Five blogs contain fantastic a bite out of crime content for cooking fanatics he blogosphere is home to many introduced as simple candy coated spheres, PABLO PENTON by the FDA. Knowing he can be used to Tsubjects, ranging from important social but décor ideas for them have been estab- WRGP General Manager help solve criminal cases, the FDA hires issues to the most frivolous of celebrity gossip. lished for various occasions such as graduation, him on to their special crimes division. Thankfully for us foodies, recipe and Christmas and the fast-approaching Ever wondered what would happen if He is partnered with Mason Savoy who, entertaining blogs fall somewhere in the COLUMNIST Halloween This is a blog that will Deadpool and an episode of CSI collided? as Tony learns for the fi rst time, is one of middle, offering a plethora of knowl- offer fun, simple dessert options to OK, probably not. But the results are two other cibopaths known in the world. edge that can be used to our advantage. satisfy your sweet tooth. great. Tony is given his fi rst case: Evan Without further adieu, here’s a look at ALMOST VEGETARIAN “Chew” follows the life of Tony Chu, Pepper, a health inspector for the state fi ve food blogs that stand out . an offi cer in the Philly Police Depart- of New York, has gone missing. The fi rst almostvegetarian.blogspot.com ment, who is also a “cibopath.” Cibo- piece of evidence: Evan’s severed fi nger. COLLEGE FOOD EXPERIMENTS This blog covers all things healthy collegefoodexperiments.blogspot.com paths possess the ability to take a bite out After eating a piece of it, Tony and Mason JASMYN ELLIOTT – namely vegetarian recipes, cook- of anything organic and know all of its fi nd out that his fi nger was cut off after College Food Experiments is written book reviews and articles regarding personal information. If Tony bites into Evan stumbled upon the largest collec- by Alyse, a busy biology/anthropology major nutrition, diet and the benefi ts of organic a fruit or vegetable, he knows what plant tion of illegal chickens in the country with a penchant for dorm room dining. living. it grew from, what pesticides were used, while making a routine health inspec- Content includes novice-friendly recipes, There are also some recipes for indul- and when it was harvested. What’s way tion. After further investigation, Tony articles on topics such as the “Freshman 15,” gent desserts made with vegetarian or vegan more fun, though, is that his skill can also and Mason fi nd the chicken warehouse and a list of the supplies every college dorm ingredients – all of the decadence, but half the be used on humans. and plan a raid. resident needs in order to get cooking. calories. Three years ago, the world suffered While leaving his guard down, Tony I recommend this blog for those who need If you’re thinking seriously about going a global bird fl u pandemic, killing 23 is cornered by the warehouse owner and inspiration for a quick, cheap, easy meal without green in terms of your eating habits, then you million Americans and 116 million fi nds himself at the end of the owner’s going bankrupt in the process. should think seriously about checking this blog worldwide, leading to the outlawing of gun barrel. Mason leaps in front of him regularly. BAKERELLA chicken. As a result, the U.S. Food and to take the bullet in his shoulder. Mason www.bakerella.com Drug Administration has become the slaughters the owner, which gets blood HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS (HWTM) most powerful government agency in the all over Tony. Tony gets a reading from Along with cookie, cake and pastry recipes DAILY BLOG country, working nonstop to combat a the blood, but he also realizes something with bright step-by-step photographs to match, WWW.HOSTESSBLOG.COM black market where chicken has become else: blood from Mason’s gunshot wound the tour-de-force of this blog is the on-going a ludicrous livestock since its ban. also got in his mouth. Tony fi gures out series of Cake Pop recipes. Hostess Blog is updated daily with food, While busting a local restaurant, that the warehouse owner did cut off Cake Pops – a mixture of cake and cream which was secretly selling chicken, cheese to make them moldable – were fi rst FOOD, page 9 Tony’s cibopathic abilities are discovered CHEW, page 9 8 The Beacon – Friday, October 30, 2009 LIFE! www.fi usm.com

IS IT WORTH IT? NEON NIGHTS South Dade spots serve ‘Elm St’: a dream to watch WORTH IT, page 1 and Glen struggle to survive is Glen, and so the problem as the dreams become more of stereotyping is there as in ambience along with liquor to sleep over. Tina’s and more real. many movies. boyfriend Rob (Nick Corri) All this coupled by the But it is Freddy’s movie. soon arrives at the party to eerie, surreal imagery of It’s not enough to be able e have a saying here in Miami that my favorite place to bring someone for sushi. sleep with his girlfriend, only slaughter in small town to lurk and hide in dreams; WI believe goes “Shots! Shots! Shots! The interior design of this sushi is beautiful to watch her get slaughtered America, captured by the you’ve got to bring real Everybody!” and “Dale, que tu puedes!” Can and otherworldly. Happy hour at this sushi and picked apart and thrown keen eye of cinematographer power and imposition to the there be a balance between having bar makes the appetizers half-off and onto the ceiling like a plush Jacques Haitkin; slow motion role, which Englund does a comfortable place to knock back COLUMNIST sake shots are $1. The staff has always doll. and over saturation during with such mastery. It is fair to a few beers and a place to eat and been cheerful and polite with us, and Everyone knows the tale small town scenes with mist say that this is an iconic role. converse without having to lean in they also offer outdoor seating. of Freddy Krueger some 25 and shadow play during The kids in this movie do and… “huh?” There’s an old saying So, Irish pub that feels more like years after the release of the dream sequences juxtaposed fi ne and serve their purpose; in Madrid, “When you eat, you drink. an afterthought than a genuine Irish 1984 classic. He’s the child with extreme violence and they die or try to escape When you drink, you eat.” I like that bar: bad idea. Excellent Japanese murderer who made it out of Charles Bernstein’s child- dying and keep us watching balance. sushi with quick staff, great happy prison on a technicality but like, subversive score. the movie. I usually try to stay away from the BOBBY JOE hour and impressive design: great was incinerated in a boiler Craven’s staging his The star is of course typical big loud bars with bad food. BRACY idea. by the town’s people. He’s importance to the horror Freddy, whose costume My hearing is already suffering from For the beer lovers out there, there come to take revenge on their genre along with his creation will be worn for countless the many hours I’ve spent fl ailing inside night- is Yardhouse in Merrick Park on 320 San children by hunting for them of a villain who really is a Halloweens. In fact, I think clubs under the thick, deafening tribal house Lorenzo Ave. Yardhouse is massive. I went in a place where their parents threat, because he exists in an I’ve chosen my costume for beat of Miami. Sometimes, blocking everyone there for the fi rst time last week and while I cannot protect them: their area unreachable to anyone. It this year. out isn’t satisfying anymore. Sometimes, I just was looking for my seated friends, I took note dreams. is the fi lm of a director who is Verdict: Recommended. want to sit and listen. of the food being served. It is quintessentially Dreams and reality. The being allowed to really show Wow, if my mother ever reads that last line American: big portions, mountains of mashed great discussion in art and his vision of what horror is. “Is It Worth It?” is a she’s probably rolling her eyes in disbelief. potatoes, alpha male burgers and pizza. I won’t life raging from thinkers like Craven’s writing is not weekly feature rating the But it’s for those very reasons that I go pretend that I am an expert on beer, but I have Freud to artists like Dali or perfect. Certain dialogue falls relative quality of fi lms to Fox’s on Tuesday nights for Shuffl e Tues- never been so overwhelmed with a seemingly even moviemakers such as fl at, and how many times can screened by SPC. A Night- days. Located on 6030 South Dixie Highway, inexhaustible list of beers. I chose the beer that Federico Fellini. Craven’s the teen couple mid-coitus mare on Elm Street will be Fox’s has a relaxed, low-light happy hour with for some reason or another jumped out at me: fi lm takes it all to a fright- meet a violent end? Nancy shown in GC 140 on Oct. 30 a bartender who makes a wicked sour apple the Snakebite. ening conclusion as Nancy is a typical teenager and so at 5 and 8 p.m. martini. Yes, Halloween is coming up. Zombie The two-for-one drink specials anywhere wannabes all across Miami will be moaning always translates into More-for-Me. Tues- for brains and “paaarrrk-iing.” Whatever South Florida gears up for days nights attract the young, indie college- your plans are for the weekend, I will suggest age crowd that enjoy an occasional guest DJ that you keep your wits about you: drunken set. When it comes to gastronomy, Fox’s is all vampires and pretty puking sex bunnies will Halloween 2009 events about the comfort food, but I like to come here be on those slick black late night streets. when they have a special on lobster tails. I can’t understand why someone would In the same neighborhood as Fox’s is The risk a DUI or death when just lying down and MIAMI, page 7 Miami Herald voted club Space the No. 1 late Irish Times, on 5850 Sunset Drive. I came here passing out in the backseat is so much safer. nightclub in Miami for 2009, just in case you late one Monday and wasn’t too sure what the I’m no one to judge, but I do have advice: Van Dyke’s. The band hits the stage at 9 p.m. needed convincing. hype was about. OK, so it’s Irish. But Irish drink responsibly and eat a big meal. The Halloween night. The party starts at 11 p.m. and goes – and I never bothered with this place – no kisses Spanish were onto something clever when goes. Just get ready to dance with DJ Boris, DOWNTOWN MIAMI from me. The fi sh and chips are just about the they realized it was better to serve tapas and Guy Gerber and countless others going into only thing I would come here for. The location food with their liquor than to serve it alone. If driving to the beach sounds too scary the wee hours. Presale tickets are just $20 and of this bar, however, is great because you can “Neon Nights” is a weekly column focusing even for Halloween night, stay on the main- available online at clubspace.com. walk to nearby Sunset Place, or the sushi bar on Miami nightlife. Look for it every Friday in land and head over to the downtown for a bevy Want something a little more intimate? Visit RA – which serves an amazing rainbow roll. The Beacon and on FIUSM.com. of entertainment options. the iconic club PS14 located at 28 NE 14th RA, on 5829 SW 73rd Street, is currently For the really big party in downtown head Street for the last time, as Halloween 2009 will to club Space, located at 34 NE 11th St. The be the last time this club opens its doors.

THIS WEEKEND FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2009 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009

NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET THE COLOR PURPLE NECKFACE:DEVIL’S DISCIPLE THE HELLRAISERS BALL HAUNTED MASQUERADE PARTY DIGITAL DRAFTING SANDBLAST Watch this great production tonight! A sand sculpture competition! WHEN: 8 p.m. WHEN: 12 p.m. HOW MUCH: $25-$75 HOW MUCH: free WHERE: Adrienne Arsht Center for the WHERE: Crandon Park, 4000 Crandon Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd Blvd. HOUSE OF JIGSAW HALLOWEEN OPEN MIC WEEKEND Debut of South Beach’s newest rock A venetian carnival themed benefi t! WHEN: 4 p.m. Enjoy free scary movie fun at GC! Exhibition designed to frightened venue! WHEN: 5 and 8 p.m. A party for the latest Saw movie! viewers! WHEN: 6 p.m. HOW MUCH: Free WHEN: 11 p.m. HOW MUCH: Free WHEN: 10 p.m. WHEN: 8 p.m. HOW MUCH: $50 WHERE: The Castle Lounge, 1322 West HOW MUCH: $10 WHERE: GC 140 HOW MUCH: $15 HOW MUCH: $15 WHERE: Seminole Coconut Creek, 5550 Dixie Hwy, Hollywood WHERE: Bella Rose, bellarosemiami. WHERE: Mansion, 1235 Washignton WHERE: Our House West of Wynwood, Northwest 40 St, Pompano Beach SEVENDUST Ave, Miami Beach epoplife.com com/ ACOUSTIC NIGHT A live show by the Atlanta-bred hard COSTUME CONTEST ATTACK ATTACK! NICOLE HENRY CAPTAIN MORGAN’S FANTASY- rock crew Best costumed couple will receive a free Catch this metalcore band tonight! WHEN: 7 p.m. FEST PARADE lobster dinner! WHEN: 6 p.m. HOW MUCH: $24 WHEN: 9 p.m. HOW MUCH: $14.99 WHERE: Revolution Live, http://www. eHOW MUCH: Fre WHERE: Culture Room, 3045 N Federal jointherevolution.net/ WHERE: Blue Print Ocean Grill, 24775 Hwy, Fort Lauderdale THRILLER HALLOWEEN BASH SW 87th Ave, HAIRTOPIA POP LIFE HALLOWEEN WHEN: 9 p.m. Open air jazz concert led by this artist HOW MUCH: Free tonight! Enjoy watching 50 homemade fl oats WHERE: John Martin’s Pub, 253 Miracle WHEN: 8 p.m. plus Bridget Marquardt as the grand Mile HOW MUCH: Free marshall! WHERE: MOCA, 770 NE 125th St, North WHEN: 7 p.m. -Compiled by Mariana Ochoa. Miami HOW MUCH: Free Got an event you want featured? Send an e-mail to mariana. WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Duval Street in Key West Hairstyling competition! Devil’s Disciple after party! ochoa@ﬁ usm.com. HOW MUCH: $6 WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Tobacco Road, 626 S Miami Ave WHEN: 10 p.m. HOW MUCH: $40 HOW MUCH: $15 WHERE: Miami Dade County Auditorium WHERE: Electric Pickle, epoplife.com/ www.fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Friday, October 30, 2009 9

Moment of Clarity Gangster Gore Hip-hop and horror collide to form underground genre

idcrusher promotes the spirit of classified under rap or metal, combines dark arguably the most success of all artists in When I first researched horrorcore in depth, Halloween everyday. lyrics and violence into horror-themed music. the sub-genre, have had a respectable career. I realized that it wasn’t all people mindlessly ThisK horrorcore artist especially shows it in It has found a niche and a good following. Starting with the 1994 album, 6 Feet Deep, screaming in need of attention. What’s more, his popular YouTube video, The reason the music has not been able to the group made a name for itself with lead it can be thought of as an art form like its more Columnist “Meet The Monsters.” surface in the mainstream is obvious, due to single “Diary of a Madman.” Gravediggaz acceptable cousin, gangsta rap. Although Kidcrusher’s its propensity for violent words a n d show lyrical ability and their records can be Although artists like Kidcrusher should music has not gone main- thoughts that can include appreciated as art instead of being tossed be noted for getting people into the humor of stream, it is great to know suicide and murder, aside as garbage. Halloween, this underground sub-genre can that a grown man takes the among other things. After all, the veteran group be entertaining, as long as it is listened to for foundation of Halloween so Early versions of does feature Wu-Tang what it is. It is a form of entertainment with seriously that he has dedi- Three 6 Mafia’s Clan member RZA, horror-themed lyrics, just like going to the Jonathan Ramos cated his life to shooting and Eminem’s giving them a cred- movies to watch the latest fright flick. low-budget videos with his music can be ible connection to “Moment of Clarity” is a bi-weekly face painted while yelling obscenities into the described as hip-hop. column on hip-hop music and culture camera. horrorcore rap. The group has by Assistant Sports Director Jonathan Kidcrusher could just go trick-or-treating, Gravediggaz, shown the ability Ramos. Check out the Life! section next but he gave up lollipops and Butterfingers a group that Kidcrusher to lace beats with week for a special edition of “Clarity.” for the thrill of promoting Halloween year has had poetry and solid round. With a wild head of hair and a variety wordplay, regard- of face paint masks, KidCrusher’s favorite less of the subject 5 Notable character to be is the clown. It looks like matter. he is trying to be to Halloween what Santa The music Horrorcore Artists Claus is to Christmas. Indeed, Kidcrusher is is not neces- a lovable, bloodthirsty character that sprays sarily yelling and •Insane Clown Posse his Halloween carols through violent death- preaching violence •Insane Poetry oriented lyrics. as much as it is Truthfully, it is a fitting time to take a describing hardship •Gravediggaz look at the hip-hop style that is horrorcore, and pain through •Ganksta N-I-P not because of the subpar performances by music favoring Kidcrusher and others, but for what it is most extreme violence as •Esham of the time. The sub-genre, which can be an alternative. The top five recipe blogs

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FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK Senior D’Haiti ﬁ nds his MOVING ON UP way into starting lineup

JONATHAN RAMOS “He doesn’t miss things but there are times Asst. Sports Director when we have to obviously accommodate his schedule in terms of him arriving late,” Cris- In his fi ve years with the Golden Panthers, tobal said. “If that is the case, we always try O’Darris D’Haiti has commuted from North to provide him with the information before or Miami in order to be a member of the foot- make sure we catch up with him sometime in ball team. A walk-on, his countless trips on some shape or form.” the campus shuttle bus from Biscayne Bay STREAKING Campus to make it to organized team activities are starting to earn him more playing time When T.Y. Hilton caught a pass in the fi rst as a senior. quarter at Arkansas State last Saturday, it was D’Haiti will start his third consecutive his 18th consecutive game with a reception. game at cornerback when the Golden Panthers Despite a knee injury that knocked him out face Louisiana on Oct. 31 at FIU Stadium. of most of the game against WKU on Oct. 10, Beyond special teams, D’Haiti has never Hilton has played every game since and kept assumed a major role on defense in his career. the streak alive. The dynamic sophomore has The senior is now stepping in for an injured had a catch in every game since his debut vs. Dez Johnson and playing solid coverage. Kansas in 2008. “Proud of him. I think one day we will all have the chance to tell a great story about BERRY GOOD O’Darris and all the things that he has done Wide receiver Kendall Berry is back from and the sacrifi ces that he’s made to be a an anterior crucial ligament injury, and he member of this football program,” said FIU is starting to turn into the player Cristobal coach Mario Cristobal. “To be able to be here recruited in 2007. Over the last two games, on time, while at the same time maintaining a his fi rst two of the year, Berry has had six tremendously diffi cult academic load as well catches for 59 yards, including a touchdown as helping out his family and everything else vs. Troy on Oct. 17. that he does with that.” “Kendall was a special guy coming out D’Haiti, who has 21 tackles on the season, of high school. He had a [ACL injury] last often has to fi nd other means to stay up to season, which was disappointing. We’re date when he cannot be on time to OTA’s. trying to play him at wide receiver, trying to CHRIS GREEN / THE BEACON Since the NCAA does not allow for the be that spread guy you can move back into FIRST PLACE: The Golden Panthers women’s soccer team moved into fi rst place in team to give him transportation outside of the backfi eld and can run the football as well. the conference following a pair of weekend wins, and moved into the top 10 in games, the staff overcomes that with constant He’s up to 200 pounds, he’s running well.” the NCAA’s South Region ranking, tied at 10 with three teams. communication. Panthers looking for Accountability, comedy fi rst ever win against UL keys to keeping things light FOOTBALL, page 12 defense. “They do a lot of diffi - STINGY SECONDARY TRACK, page 12 “With us not having a men’s team fi nished in sixth cult things in the secondary The Golden Panthers will track, I feel like I’m back in place out of 18 teams and the Cedric Mack, Kevin Van that a lot of the teams that we need the offensive line to were recruiting me, I would high school, not getting the women fi nished in ninth place Kirk, Istanich, Bryan and play don’t usually do because progress if they want to make be the best on their team,” recognition we should get.” out of 20. Alajajian have all played of how complex they are.” a run to match last season’s Canady said. “I didn’t want Even so the three runners extensively for stretches and FIU lost at UL 49-20 last GETTING LOOSE fi ve wins, or win the next to go somewhere I would be do not say they are at a disad- are competing to fi ll the last season. fi ve contests and become the best. I wanted to be some- vantage. They are focused To cope with the pres- two spots on the unit. • Cornerback O’Darris bowl eligible with six victo- where where somebody else with what they must do to win sure from a big meet, Castillo “It is not up to our par,” D’Haiti is probable to ries. Against Louisiana, part could push me.” in the tournament. They said reverts to comedy to relieve Cristobal said. “Not up to what play against UL after of their responsibility will Mejia has been one of rest and eating right the week the tension. we want standard-wise.” injuring a shoulder vs. be to give quarterback Paul those leaders to push Canady. before helps. Mejia offered “He defi nitely keeps Cristobal added that ASU. McCall time so that he can “He always tells me to be additional advice to prepare everyone relaxed,” Mejia freshman center Giancarlo • Cornerback Anthony make good decisions against on time, but that’s just him for the SBC tournament. said. Revilla is in the mix for Gaitor is expected to a Ragin’ Cajun secondary that picking on me.” “Visualize the race Canady’s teammates tease playing time at guard as well, play vs. UL after a generates takeaways. UL is Mejia feels he is just mentally and know that it’s her by saying she owns a pig but is being developed espe- shoulder injury he aggra- fi rst in the conference with 10 trying to make sure Canady nothing that we haven’t done because she is from Arkansas. cially at center after Serini, vated against ASU. interceptions as a team. understands how much more before,” he said. “Know that “They make fun of me a Remington award fi nalist, • Linebacker Winston “They show a lot of accountability is necessary to the training we accomplished because I’m from Arkansas so recently battled injury. Fraser will not play on different fronts, they move compete at the college level. so far has prepared us for that they say I’m country,” Canady Saturday. a lot,” McCall said of UL’s “I get on her about some moment. At that moment all said. stuff. Well, about being on we have to do is race and we Castillo says Canady is not time,” Mejia said about should receive the results we alone. Matchup with MTSU making sure Canady is are expecting.” “No one is safe from responsible. “We help them The last two events of the getting picked on,” Castillo throughout the season. Setting season yielded good results. At said. could settle East Division up a schedule where you’re the Walt Disney World Cross The joking stops when not doing your homework at 3 Country Classic on Oct. 9-10, the race begins and Camp- a.m. and waking up at six. We Mejia led all FIU runners with bell understands his younger out really strong because they think they can VOLLEYBALL, page 12 also try to work with their time a time of 26:10 in the 8k race, players will lead the rest of beat us. But I think that we are a stronger team management and tell them and Castillo fi nished with a the men and women’s teams and we’ll come out fi ghting just as strong as Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee, they have to go to the training time of 26:33. during the tournament. they will.” both of whom will try and redeem themselves room. I told her she can’t be The sophomores placed “The reason why he have For the team, these two weeks are about for their defeats at the hands of the Golden a good runner if she doesn’t six and 11, respectively, out of so many expectations out fi nishing what they set out to do from the start Panthers earlier this season. The match against take care of her body.” 205 runners. Canady fi nished of those three young people and to prepare for the Sun Belt tournament. Middle Tennessee could determine the winner Sun Belt Freshman of the in 26th place out of 279 is because of their maturity “Our whole theme this year is ‘Finish of the East Division, with the Blue Raiders Year Sebastian Castillo said contestants with a 20:00.60 level,” Campbell said. “Both Strong’ and we want to peak at the right time trailing FIU by one game. having a track on campus time. of those young men came in and transfer that to a Sun Belt Championship,” “I think it’ll be a good test,” said freshman would save some time while At the Sodexho Stetson and some of the seniors from Tomic said. “Our goal is to go undefeated in Chanel Araujo about the upcoming show- Canady said it reminds her of Hatter Invitational Cross last year‘s team we’re being the conference, but we have to focus on the down with the Blue Raiders. “They’ll come her high school days. Country on Oct. 16, the led by them.” match we are playing next.” Contact Us Sergio Bonilla Sports Director sergio.bonilla@fi usm.com SPORTS The Beacon – 12 www.fi usm.com Friday, October 30, 2009

CROSS COUNTRY Team LINE SHUFFLE competes amid lack of track

SERGIO BONILLA Sports Director

With no track on campus, the Golden Panthers men and women’s cross country teams have to hold practices on any location possible. This season, the teams practiced at Tropical Park, and the runners are using the program’s lack of resources as a driving force to do well in the Sun Belt Conference tournament in Louisiana on Oct. 31. “We do feel sometimes it gives us that extra boost because you want to prove yourself,” Ciprian Mejia said. “You want to show them, ‘Hey, we don’t have a facility, but we’re good VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON enough to compete.’ We’re going INCONSISTENT: The Golden Panthers offensive line is looking for the right combination of starters to keep the sacks to a minimum. to be just as good or better than our opponents.” Golden Panthers look for push up front Neither the men’s team nor the women’s team has ever won a Sun Belt Championship. JONATHAN RAMOS of the last fi ve games, the Golden offensive line saw freshman Rupert jian, and that some of the younger Coach Eric Campbell, who has Asst. Sports Director Panthers have not started the same Bryan inserted at tackle over senior linemen are being pressed into action been involved with the program unit in consecutive games. FIU (1- Joe Alajajian at Arkansas State. Cris- earlier than he thought. for fi ve years, said both squads are In the fi rst game of the season 6, 1-3) has allowed the most sacks in tobal said Bryan, who played roughly “He is one of the guys that you different this season because of indi- against Alabama, FIU coach Mario the Sun Belt Conference at 22. 20 plays, graded out well. would like to redshirt,” Cristobal viduals’ responsible characters. Cristobal comfortably started fi ve “I think the part that is disap- “He did well, Rupert is a very said of Bryan. “But we’re in a situ- “The difference between this team upperclassmen on his offensive line. pointing about that is that a lot of good football player,” Cristobal ation where we got to play him and and teams that we’ve had in years By the third contest, the comfort level time the offensive line is going to get said. “He’s athletic. He’s explosive. get him ready.” passed is that across the board each stymied as Cristobal began to tinker blamed when things don’t go well He played against [SBC preseason In addition to Bryan, fellow and every athlete is more account- with his starting unit. Now, heading offensively,” Cristobal said. “But Defensive Player of the Year Alex freshman David Istanich has stepped able of themselves,” Campbell said. into a home matchup with Louisiana there are several things involved in Carrington] and he was good.” in and played both guard and tackle YOUNG LEADERS (4-3, 2-1 Sun-Belt) on Oct. 31 for the that formula, and the offensive line Cristobal added that against ASU while starting the last fi ve games, season’s eighth game, the tinkering did do some things that were pretty the starting offensive line as a whole respectively. Although center Brad Freshman Tai Canady chose to is still ongoing as the team has yet to good. Not exactly where we want to did not perform better the previous Serini, tackle Andy Leavine and attend FIU because she did not want settle on a consistent offensive front. be all the time, but at the same time games, however, and that more guard Mario Caraballo have started to be the team’s star. She wanted her Two games into 2009, the lineup not as bad as what it seemed on paper lineup changes are possible. The every contest this season, Luis Abril, teammates to challenge her. that featured three seniors and two statistically.” third-year coach said that he inserted “Some of the other schools that juniors was scratched, and in four The most recent shakeup on the Bryan at tackle to challenge Alaja- FOOTBALL, page 11 TRACK, page 11 VOLLEYBALL Volleyball hoping to avoid late season meltdown to SBC foes

JOEL DELGADO Louisiana-Monroe and Louisiana-Lafayette, who have Staff Writer struggled up to this point and are sitting at the bottom of the Sun Belt West Division, will have their shot to take down The Golden Panthers have rolled through their Sun Belt the Golden Panthers on Saturday and Sunday. Playing schedule so far, going undefeated and relatively unscathed three games in three days will be a challenge for the squad, by their conference opponents. but they feel prepared for it. But as the wins continue to pile up, the target on their “It’s going to be a challenge for us,” said Coach backs grows larger with fi ve conference foes preparing for Danijela Tomic. “The Louisiana trip is going to be tough the opportunity to dash the Panthers’ hopes of a perfect because we have to play three matches in three days and conference record on their own home court in what could travel from one city to another. But every team does that be the most diffi cult stretch FIU has faced since the begin- so we have to do the same. New Orleans beat us last year ning of the season. in the tournament but our team is different and their team “We’ve been working the whole season for this,” said is different so it’s a whole new ball game. It’s going to be Yarimar Rosa. “We knew that the end of the season was a good test for us.” going to be tough. We need to prepare for these fi ve games The following weekend marks the conclusion of the like they are the most important games.” Sun Belt regular season schedule, pitting the Golden VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON The trip begins Friday night against New Orleans, the Panthers against their two most formidable Sun Belt rivals: team that eliminated the Golden Panthers from the Sun AVOIDING A FALL: Isadora Rangel and the fi rst place volleyball team Belt tournament last season. VOLLEYBALL, page 11 head on the road for a three-game conference trip in Louisiana.