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WWeekendeekend A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 24, Issue 3 www.fi usm.com Friday, August 27, 2010 Poll fi nds most expect no change SSPLASHPLASH in Cuba DDOWNOWN NICOLAS SARAVIA Staff Writer Fidel Castro’s reappearance has been gener- ating a global media buzz, indicating perhaps Students fight heat with pool party that the tough old days of the Cuban government are not yet gone. However, the recent release of LIANAMAR DÁVILA Athletics has implemented the University’s own DJ J.O. political prisoners might hint otherwise. These SANABRIA in order to take the teams to aka Mr. Here-We-Go and DJ events have lead many in the Cuban-American Asst. News Director further heights,” said Panther Joe Aguila. Students are also community to reconsider their opinions. Rage Event Coordinator encouraged to show their The latest Cuba/US Transition Poll by FIU’s The Fifth Annual Heat Joshimar Garcia. Panther Pride by wearing Institute for Public Opinion Research, conducted Stroke Pool Party kicks off the This event is free to all spirited bathing suits. The fi rst in 2008, showed that 29% of interviewees think semester with a heavy dose of University students and will 100 students to come in their that a major political change in Cuba is likely Panther pride in support of feature free food, drinks and blue or gold bathing suit will to occur in two to fi ve years. Since 2008, both FIU Athletics and the start of giveaways all in support of receive a free limited edition Cuba and the US have seen new presidents a new school year. the University’s Athletics’ Panther Rage beach towel. and policies, which have brought mixed feel- “My fellow FIU Golden football season kick-off. “I have a yellow bikini so ings among the exiled community. Yet, when Panthers should be excited “While the emphasis is I’m looking forward to snag- comparing recent results with the 1993 version to attend this outdoor event often on football, the objec- ging one of those FIU towels of the poll, conservatism seems to be fading. because it presents an oppor- tive of this event is to make to add to my collection since “Most Cuban-Americans in the poll believe tunity for them to witness students aware of the Depart- I love my alma mater and am that change is unlikely to occur in the near school spirit in action. Both ment of Athletics at FIU in so excited to be back!” said future. Fidel’s reappearance suggests that they new and returning students general,” said Panther Rage Raynel Kinchen, a graduate are correct,” said Eduardo Gamarra, professor will have an opportunity to Public Relations Coordinator student in higher education at the University’s Department of Politics and learn more about the players, Krizia Baltodano. administration. International Relations. the teams, and the strate- The blue-and-gold themed HEAT STROKE, page 5 Since Raul Castro assumed the role of gies that the Department of event will feature music by head of government in Cuba, his older brother Fidel has maintained an extremely low profi le. However, since July, the former leader has appeared on the island’s government-run news CUBA, page 2 Plagiarism cases at FIU FREEDOM OF SPEECH hit lowest rate since 2003 ZORAIDA PASTOR “A percentage of students than it has ever been.” Contributing Writer don’t know how to use Johnson suggests that outside sources, claiming another contributing factor With plagiarism cases still they didn’t know how to cite, may be the culture and access appearing throughout FIU, some students wait till the that has made it too easy to professors have resorted to last minute and panic,” stated plagiarize. It is just too easy new technology and harsher former vice Provost Kenneth to “cut and paste,” Johnson discipline in order to decrease Johnson, now FIU associate states. the issue. professor of English. Other professors The closing of the last Richard Olson, professor throughout the University academic year marked the of Department of Politics such as Brian Peterson, Asso- lowest rate of plagiarism and International Relations, ciate professor of history at cases, 51 in total, at FIU since states, “two things are going FIU, suggest that students 2003. on regarding plagiarism; a lot should already be aware of These rates come just two of students try to work and what plagiarism is through years after the University take too many classes and by introductory English courses. had the highest plagiarism the end of the semester the “By the time I see students, ESRA ERDOGAN/THE BEACON outbreak with a total of 85 pressure of deadlines tempts they’ve been told what plagia- Junior Javier Laguna, a CSO representative for the ACLU, protests unregulated cases according to the offi ce the student to plagiarize. rism is, because they have private prisons. Laguna helped establish the ACLU chapter at FIU and is a psychol- of the interim Vice Provost, And two, a lot of tech- ogy major. Michael Ciccazzo. nology has made it easier PLAGIARISM, page 2 2 The Beacon – Friday , August 27, 2010 NEWS www.fi usm.com Poll finds that 55% oppose embargo NEWS FLASH CUBA, page 1 The poll also indicated that 55% of the those interviewed did not favor the travel Cuban-Americans interviewed opposed restrictions of the time. While in 1993, agency, GRANMA, and has released a the US embargo of Cuba, which was put 60% opposed unrestricted travel for NATION book containing his memoirs. into effect during the Kennedy admin- Cuban-Americans to visit family members An event that has recently sparked istration. This contrasts with the 1993 in the island. much interest is the liberation of polit- version of the poll, in which 85% favored “Cubans that have immigrated to the 550 million eggs recalled ical dissidents by the Cuban government, tightening the trade embargo against the US since 1980s tend to be more open in which could be a step toward cooperation island. regards to the embargo and travel restric- Eggs from the two Iowa farms at the heart with democratic countries. According to Last year, travel restrictions were tions. Every year, there are less of those of a salmonella scare could possibly be making the Miami Herald, Havana has accepted reduced to allow Cuban-Americans to that came in the 1960s, which were more into shopping markets across the country. a petition by the Roman Catholic Church, visit their relatives living in the island. A conservative, and with 20,000 Cubans According to MSNBC.com. the producers releasing 26 prisoners out of the 52 section of Congress and administration coming in each year, the trend has been responsible for a recall of some 550 million sentenced in March of 2003. offi cials have reported the possibility of changing” said Hugh Gladwin, Director of potentially tainted eggs have found another Most of the freed men have been expanding traveling privileges to include the Institute for Public Opinion Research outlet for the inventory that just keeps coming. granted political asylum by Spain. This American academia. at the School of Journalism and Mass They’ll turn them into liquid eggs used in situation has analysts in the US and Europe “The travel policies to Cuba were too Communications. everything from cookies and cakes to egg believing that it is time for the modifi ca- strict during the Bush administration, and As suggested by the polls, the public substitutes and pet food. Patricia El-Hinnawy, tion, or even elimination, of the American even though they have loosened up, I opinion changed drastically from 1993 a spokeswoman for the federal Food and Drug embargo on Cuba. would like go on any popular commercial to 2008. Yet, the recent happenings in Administration, confirmed Wednesday that “Support for lifting the embargo has fl ight website and be able to book a fl ight Havana could have an effect on people’s Wright County Eggs and Hillandale Farms will grown over the years. After 51 years it is to Cuba” said Marielys Dominguez, a FIU views regarding the future of the island send ongoing supplies of eggs from laying hens probably time to try something else,” said sophomore and 1999 émigré. nation and its relationship with the US, to so-called “breaking plants” to be processed Gamarra. According to the 2008 Poll, 66% of and the rest of the democratic world. and sold. FDA and animal science experts say the eggs will be pasteurized, a process that indisputably kills the salmonella bacteria Professors turn to anti-plagiarism tools responsible for infections that have sickened at least 1,300 people. PLAGIARISM, page 1 been through various English A lot of students try to WORLD courses,” said Peterson. More and more professors work and take too many have begun to use turnitin. 72 migrants killed at ranch com. classes and by the end of “It has become much more than a plagiarism tool.