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A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 23, Issue 11 www.fi usm.com Wednesday, August 31, 2011

FOOTBALL Story lines OUT OF THE GATE highlight new season

The honeymoon is over. A new football year is getting set to begin at FIU. New players have begun to earn respect and take over for ones that have graduated. With a few story lines looming prior to Thurs- day’s opener, it is fi nally time to see whether this team will be able to do it all over again. T.Y. FOR HEISMAN As silly as this campaign sounds, it has brought attention to the football program. With electrifying returns and COMMENTARY elusive moves, Hilton has been the clear-cut focal point of the Golden Panther offense the past three seasons. The Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year has all of the intan- gibles that you look for in BRANDON WISE a star college athlete. With the team’s success last year, Hilton was able to showcase what he can do on a national stage. BEACON FILE PHOTO In FIU’s fi rst ever bowl game, Hilton had The Golden Panthers will kick the season off against the Mean Green of North Texas on Sept. 1 at 7 p.m at FIU Sta- three catches for 32 yards and a touchdown as dium. Last season, the Panthers beat North Texas 34-10 and hope to have a repeat performance. well as a kick return for a touchdown. The senior has made a name for himself on ESPN and has a chance to bring even more attention to the program, especially with seven nationally tele- vised games this year. Students worry about events in Libya With all of this attention, however, comes a lot of pressure. He could very easily fall under BROOKLYN MIDDLETON major. remains questionable. the weight of the hype that our own athletic Asst. Opinion Editor The rebel group, called the National While international support for the program has put on him. Although he’s proved Transitional Council, announced the rebels has been abundant, the NTC naysayers wrong for the past three years, it’ll Seven months of rebel fighting presidential guard had surrendered. But suffered a blow to their credibility when be a very diffi cult task to live up to such high demanding the end of Colonel Muammar a Libya without a leader is a concern for they reported their triumphant capture aspirations. Gaddafi’s regime culminated on Aug. 21 Bressner. of Saif al-Islam, Gaddafi’s son and most OFFENSIVE LINE NEEDS SOME as rebel leaders charged Tripoli. However, “There is a period of euphoria and an likely successor. SOLIDIFYING even with a possible victory, University opportunity for change may be tangible On the morning of Aug. 23 al-Islam students professors expressed doubt. but who’s going to take Gaddafi’s assets?” arrived at a popular tourist hotel in One thing was for certain in the past four “It has the potential to be a really, Bressner said. Tripoli, where he interviewed with jour- years–Brad Serini was your starting center. really good thing. But descent into author- The NTC has emerged as the poten- nalists, stating, “We are here. This is our itarianism again is possible,” said Danny tial future government of Libya, but their STORYLINES, page 5 Bressner, senior international relations cohesion, credibility and competence LIBYA, page 2 Professor warns not to leave cell phones unattended

JESSICA LOPEZ spare can tap not only into a call, but into dangers we were facing wirelessly.” enables the handheld to act as a sort of Contributing Writer absolutely every aspect of their phone’s There exists dangerous software that microphone. activity. can be downloaded onto cellular devices So, although the phone may seem as if Faisal Kaleem says the inconspicuous About two years ago Kaleem began in the form of an application. it is idle, the person who installed the soft- hazards of the information technology era looking into one of the least talked about This software allows the person who ware can hear everything going on near in the most least expected places: in our and perhaps most dangerous kind of appli- installed it to listen in on conversations, the cell phone. pockets. cation: spy ware. as well as to access anything stored on the “All you need is to grab someone’s Cell phone tapping has long been Kaleem said he got into this research phone. phone for 10 to 15 minutes and you can considered governmental intelligence, because of his love for information In other words, text messages, photos, download and install the software. The but Kaleem, professor in the College of technology. emails and data use - none are safe from worst part is it is totally undetectable Engineering, explains how now anyone “Information Technology is my passion peering eyes. on your phone. There is no way to see with access to an unsuspecting individ- - especially the safety aspect of it,” Kaleem In addition to gathering informa- uals handheld and a couple of minutes to said. “So of course, I wanted to see what tion from a device, this software also CELL PHONES, page 3

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WORLD Rebels claim victories with NATO’s help

LIBYA, page 1 country. This is our people, and we live here, and we die here. And we are going to win, because the people are with us. That’s why we’re are going to win. Look at them - look at them, in the streets, everywhere!” When reporters inquired about his arrest, he responded, “We are going to break the backbone of the rebels.” Events like this leave a level of general uncertainty about NTC’s possible role in Libya. “And the people in the NTC, no one really knows these figures [people]. They’re academics and people in exile. None of them have really managed a country before,” said Bressner. The 40-year Gaddafi regime began to crumble in February when Libyan people began to demand a change to democracy. Protests were met by acts of immense violence ordered by Gaddafi. “There is a lot of push for democratic change because of the Middle East youth bulge,” said Francisco Zamora, junior interna- JEROME DELAY/AP IMAGES tional relations major. “I hope it Libyan supporters of Moammar Gadhafi, some of whome came from Tripoli, take part in a staged demonstration in Ban-Waled, home of the doesn’t lead to another Gaddafi.” Warfallah tribe. Despite tremors of embarrass- ment and uncertainty, the NTC uate studies in the Politics and help rebels come to power. The “I can’t say I’m surprised by whether the NTC has sustain- soldiered on to continue garnering International Relations depart- mandate was to help civilians, the fact that the media hasn’t able control of Libya. However, support. ment, discussed the role of NATO that’s it. They’ve clearly gone asked tougher questions but students continue to express hope Part of this success was in the revolution. beyond the mandate.” sometimes they operate more as for democracy. because of the role of the North “NATO went well beyond what Cox pointed out that NATO cheerleaders than journalists,” “I am more optimistic than Atlantic Treaty Organization. it was authorized to do. There was played such an integral role in Cox said. pessimistic not just for demo- In an interview with Student essentially 8,000 bombs dropped this revolution that it could this Despite the fact that the rebels’ cratic change in Libya but in Media, Ronald Cox, associate by NATO and various forces by affect how much the West shapes flag is being flown in Tripoli, the entire Middle East,” Zamora professor and director of grad- NATO countries, all designed to future governments. it continues to remain unclear said.

MUSLIM LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATION Dinner brought together diverse cultures

JONATHAN SIMMONS contribute a portion of their wealth to Ramadan and major Muslim holidays circle Contributing Writer charity – are all aspects of what is gener- through the seasons, sometimes falling ally referred to as shariah – generally trans- in the short days of winter, when fasting The aroma of a multitude of dishes lated as “Islamic law.” Ramadan was always is easier, and sometimes in the long, hot from as many cultures mingled in the But the term “law” is perhaps a hours of summer, when the requirement to air of the Graham Center Annex on Aug. misleading characterization of the my favorite time of the go without water, especially, can become a 26 at the first event held this year by the numerous, and at times competing, judg- year. It brings family true test of fortitude. newly re-established Muslim Law Student ments and edicts of Muslim clerics and Derrick Feinman, a third-year law Association. scholars that together define the rules of members together. It student and current treasurer of the MLSA, The meal laid out on the tables of the religious practice and righteous conduct makes you think about converted to Islam in 2010 and was fasting annex was an iftar – the evening meal which for observant Muslims who attempt to live his second Ramadan. breaks the daily fasts of the Muslim holy their lives in accordance with divine will. every action . . . Feinman, who had studied the basic month of Ramadan, during which obser- The word “shariah” is related to the Samah Abukhodeir, tenets of Islam as an undergraduate at vant Muslims abstain from food and drink Arabic word for “path,” and the shariah is Vice President University of Florida, converted from what from before sunup to just after sundown. popularly described by Muslims as the path Muslim Law Student Association he called “borderline agnosticism,” after “The MLSA tries to approach shariah by which a believer draws near to God. feeling a distinct call to the faith while [Islamic law] from an academic perspec- To generate interest in the associa- traveling in Europe. tive,” said Mahira Khan, the Association’s tion, and Islam, among non-Muslim law “It was one of those times,” he said, president, “we’re more focused on Islam students, the MLSA distributed invitations “when something becomes very real. through an academic lens in a law school to the iftar event broadly at the College of provided a different perspective. Revelation to anyone else is hearsay. But environment.” Law. “Growing up,” she said, “Ramadan was when you get something that speaks to you The month-long fast, unique among the The total attendance was around 50 always my favorite time of the year. It directly – you can’t avoid it.” major world religions, is enjoined upon students, with a roughly equal number of brings family members together. It makes Feinman, a former Eagle Scout and believing Muslims in the Qur’an as a way Muslims and non-Muslims – a situation you think about every action . . . it makes state park ranger, is not one to shy away of promoting self-restraint and a sense of which allowed Muslim students to share us appreciate the little things we have in from a physical challenge. But the hours empathy with the needy. The fasts are held their understanding of the Ramadan fasts life.” of abstention from liquids, he said, could during the daylight hours of Ramadan, with non-Muslim classmates from outside Mahira Khan spoke of the difficulty of make the Ramadan fasts difficult. the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, the faith. the long summer fasts. “I wake up extra early,” he said, so I the month in which Muslims believe the Many non-Muslims, naturally, expect “Fasting while going through law can have my two cups of coffee [before the Qur’an was revealed by God to the Muslim that the fasts would simply be hard, a test school – it’s very hard,” said Khan who fasting hours begin].” When asked about Prophet Muhammad. of faith to be endured for 30 days until the also mentioned that it provided an oppor- water, he said, “Oh, it’s a three to one ratio, The fast of Ramadan, as well as daily holiday of Eid, which marks the end of the tunity to focus on spiritual growth. “I’ve water to coffee; I’ve already figured that obligations of prayer and the annual fasting month – with a feast. been reading the Qur’an more. Fasting out. payment of zakat – a form of tithing in Samah Abukhodeir, a second-year law makes you feel spiritually lighter.” “It’s easier,” said Feinman, “when you which Muslims who are financially stable student and vice president of the MLSA, Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, know you’re doing it for God.” www.fi usm.com NEWS The Beacon – Wednesday, August 31, 2011 3

WEATHER NEWS FLASH LOCAL New tropical storm looms; Bachmann says she’d consider Everglades drilling

Republican presidential candidate Michele Bach- mann said Sunday that she would consider oil and Irene leads to at least 26 deaths natural gas drilling in the Everglades if it can be done without harming the environment. ASSOCIATED PRESS CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the two hours later. Bachman said the United States needs to tap into hospital. NEW YORK: all of its energy resources no matter where they exist A tropical depression far out in the CONNECTICUT: if it can be done responsibly. Atlantic is forecast to become a hurricane — A man in his 50s was electrocuted “The United States needs to be less dependent this week, but it’s too early to know if it’ll — In Prospect, 89-year-old Charlotte in Spring Valley when he tried to help a on foreign sources of energy and more dependent strike the U.S. or anywhere else. Levine was killed early Sunday when a child who had gone into a fl ooded street upon American resourcefulness. Whether that is in The depression is forecast to become falling tree limb pulled power lines onto with downed wires. The child was in very the Everglades, or whether that is in the eastern Gulf Tropical Storm Katia — the name that her house and started a fi re. serious condition at Westchester Medical region, or whether that’s in North Dakota, we need to replaced Katrina in the rotating storm — In Bristol, 46-year-old Shane Center’s burn unit, said a spokesman for go where the energy is,” she said. “Of course it needs roster because of the catastrophic damage Seaver died after he and another man the Rockland County Emergency Opera- to be done responsibly. If we can’t responsibly access in Katrina’s wake in 2005. went canoeing down a fl ooded street and tions Center. energy in the Everglades then we shouldn’t do it.” The U.S, National Hurricane Center in the canoe capsized. Seaver’s body washed — State police said they recovered Miami said Monday the depression south ashore late Sunday night in Plainville. The the body of a woman who apparently NATIONAL of the Cape Verde Islands could become other man survived. drowned after she fell into Onesquethaw a tropical storm later Monday and could MARYLAND: Creek in New Scotland, near Albany. FEMA sends Joplin money to East Coast reach hurricane strength Thursday, still far — Police in Suffolk County say 68- after Irene out in the Atlantic. — In Queen Anne’s County, Md., 85- year-old Joseph Rocco of East Islip Some federal money pledged to tornado-ravaged Hurricane Center spokesman Dennis year-old Anne Bell was killed when a tree drowned while windsurfi ng in Bellport Joplin and other disaster sites is being diverted to help Feltgen said it’s too early to know if it knocked a chimney through the glass roof Bay. victims of Hurricane Irene. would hit the U.S. and it will be more of the sunroom where she and her son — Two men were swept down the Bob Josephson of the Federal Emergency Man- than a week before the system reaches the were sitting. They’d gone out into the Croton River on Sunday evening after agement Agency said Monday that FEMA’s Disaster middle Atlantic. sunroom after the power went out in her their infl atable boat capsized, and one of Relief Fund is running low. He says individual aid to Hurricane Irene led to the deaths of at Queenstown home. Bell was struck by them died after being pulled down river victims of the May 22 tornado that destroyed about least 26 people in eight states: debris, causing severe trauma. by heavy currents, Croton police said. one-third of Joplin will continue, but money for long- FLORIDA: NEW JERSEY NORTH CAROLINA: term public repair and rebuilding projects will be used for immediate disaster relief on the East Coast. — In Volusia County, 55-year-old — Celena Sylvestri, 20, of Quinton, — In Nash County, a man was killed Josephson says it will be up to Congress to restore Frederick Fernandez died Saturday off called her boyfriend and then 911 early after a tree limb fell on him outside his full funding to Joplin and other places hit by disasters New Smyrna Beach after he was tossed Sunday seeking help getting out of her home Saturday morning as outer bands earlier this year. off his board by massive waves caused fl ooded car in Pilesgrove, police said. Her from the storm brought near hurricane- Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill tells The Associ- by Irene. The Orlando Sentinel reports body was found eight hours later in the force gusts inland. ated Press she will work to ensure that Joplin gets the the high school teacher had a large cut on vehicle, which was about 150 feet off the — Goldsboro police say a 15-year- promised money. his head, apparently from hitting the sea road, police said. old girl died Saturday afternoon after the fl oor. — Ronald Dawkins, a 47-year-old SUV carrying her and family members – Compiled by Melissa Caceres — In Flagler County, 55-year-old postal worker, abandoned his vehicle collided with another SUV at an intersec- tourist James Palmer of New Jersey died when it became partly submerged in water tion where Irene had knocked out power to Saturday in rough surf. Family members early Sunday, Kearny police said. He then traffi c lights. She was one of four family say they lost sight of him after he waded tried to wade through rising water, and members thrown from the vehicle; the into the surf in North Florida. He was witnesses said he stepped into a hidden family was returning to northern Virginia

CORRECTIONS pulled to shore and his wife attempted drainage creek. His body was found about from Myrtle Beach, S.C. In Vol. 23, Issue 10 of The Beacon, the article titled “Lakovic, Egan strong in sweep over Fairfi eld to kick off season” in the Sports section, Jovana Bjelica’s Spyware on cell phones a concern name was mispelled. The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Call our MMC offi ce at 305-348-2709 or BBC at 305- CELL PHONES, page 1 Kaleem. 919-4722. “It makes sense; it’s it installed at all,” warns just like a computer,” said Jennifer Garcia, a junior accounting and finance ere is no guarantee that if asked major. “I wouldn’t leave my phone lying around to do so, by the government for either way because people example, they wouldn’t install a could and would steal it. E-BOARD AND PRODUCTION STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION However, Garcia isn’t spyware device themselves...

worried about her phone EDITOR IN CHIEF ASST. OPINION EDITOR Modesto Maidique Campus: being tapped into. ALEXANDRA CAMEJO BROOKLYN MIDDLETON GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM “It wouldn’t be a Faisal Kaeem, (305) 348-2709 Professor, College of Engineering BBC MANAGING EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR news@ usm.com problem for me...but I can JONATHAN SZYDLO KRISTI CAMARA see how it can affect a lot Biscayne Bay Campus: of people,” she said. situation. Anything is Fortunately, there are PRODUCTION MANAGER/COPY CHIEF ASST. PHOTO EDITOR WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Upon hearing about this possible.” ways to prevent this from LAURA ALONSO SERGIO NASER (305) 919-4722 bbc@ usm.com software and the dangers it There is no way to tell happening. NEWS DIRECTOR COPY EDITORS poses, one of the first ques- whether a phone is carrying “First of all, physical Fax: PHILIPPE BUTEAU DIANE ARIAS, EISSY DE LA MONEDA, (305) 348-2712 tions that arises is whether spy ware, but some tell- protection is key,” Kaleem JASMYN ELLIOTT, REBECCA GARCIA, ASST. NEWS DIRECTORS cell phone companies tale signs of infection are said. “It is necessary to JOHN MELECIO, CHRIS TOWERS Editor-in-Chief: know about these security false call-waiting signals, keep your phone on you at MELISSA CACERES (305) 348-1580 hazards. which occur when the spy all times. All it takes is a DEBORAH SOUVERAIN PAGE DESIGNERS alexandra.camejo@ usm.com CAMILA CALCINES, JACKIE DAVILA, Kaleem said his biggest listens in on a call, as well few minutes to fall victim SPORTS DIRECTOR Advertising: EISSY DE LA MONEDA, JASMYN fear is cell phone compa- as unexplained heating of to this.” JOEL DELGADO (305) 348-6994 nies not knowing about the the device when it is idle. Kaleem also advised ELLIOTT, CRISTINA MIRALLES advertising@ usm.com ASST. SPORTS DIRECTORS potential security hazards. “It’s kind of creepy to to password protect your RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR RICO ALBARRACIN The Beacon is published on Mondays, “If I can install this think that you could have phone with a strong pass- KYLE PINEDA IGOR MELLO Wednesdays and Fridays during the Fall software, imagine what someone listening to you at word, as well as to only BUSINESS MANAGER and Spring semesters and once a week the companies can do,” all times without you even download apps from repu- LIFE! EDITOR during Summer B. One copy per person. SAMANTHA GARCIA Kaleem said. “There is no knowing it,” said Roly table sources. ALFREDO APARICIO Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon is not responsible for the content of ads. guarantee that if asked to Delgado, a junior infor- Anyone is at risk DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MEDIA ASST. LIFE! EDITOR Ad content is the sole responsibility of the do so, by the government mation technology major. according to Kaleem. ROBERT JAROSS ESRA ERDOGAN company or vendor. The Beacon is an edi- for example, they wouldn’t “It makes you wonder if “If you have a smart torially independent newspaper partially ASST. DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MEDIA OPINION EDITOR funded by student and services fees that install a spy ware device any glitch your phone has phone capable of down- ALFRED SOTO NEDA GHOMESHI are appropriated by student government. themselves, and we’d be is really just a glitch, or loading apps, it can happen faced with a ‘Big Brother’ possibly something more.” to you,” he said. Contact Us Neda Ghomeshi Opinion Editor neda.ghomeshi@fi usm.com OPINION The Beacon – 4 www.fi usm.com Wednesday, August 31, 2011

CLASS DISMISSED Abstinence-only sex education futile Homecoming concert inadequately planned n October 2010, journalist Evan Smith Iasked Texas Gov. and current presiden- While The Beacon commends the Home- tial hopeful Rick Perry about the effective- coming Council for booking a major recording ness of abstinence-only sex I cannot help but think that these numbers COLUMNIST artist for this year’s concert, we believe that the education. Although the would be signifi cantly lower if comprehensive limited number of seats, stage setup, poor effort footage of this video is a in advertising, ticket distribution and cost has bit old, renewed interest in sex education were the norm. turned the event into quite the fi asco. Perry after his announce- While Lupe Fiasco and Tinie Tempah will ment of entering the 2012 perform at FIU Stadium, a venue that holds over presidential race has caused 22,000, there are only 7,000 tickets available for it to become popular again. between the ages of 15 to 19 become pregnant I honestly think my immediate and distant the show. The audience placement for the concert JASMYN ELLIOTT Perry’s diffi culty in justi- every year. Furthermore, cases of STIs in teens peers would have benefi ted much more from will only allow for a little over 15 percent of the fying abstinence-only sex are on the rise - 15 to 24 year-olds account for lessons on effective birth control methods 46,000 student population to attend. education in Texas points to a larger struggle half of new STI reports in the United States, and “How to Use a Condom 101,” rather than Following Athletics’ suggestion of using the to reconcile the merit of this method in our approximately 9.1 million. reciting the defi nition to an abstract value that football game layout, the stage will be placed country overall. I cannot help but think that these numbers ultimately went unheeded. Furthermore, with on the 10 yard line to face the East end zone. During the interview, Evans pointed out would be signifi cantly lower if comprehensive the explanation of sex being limited to inter- However, this design does not accommodate the that even though Texas has the one of the sex education were the norm. course in abstinence-only sex education, the most amount of students. highest teen pregnancy rates in the country, When I was in the fi fth grade, it fi nally topic of oral sex remains ignored. While it The Beacon believes that placing the stage abstinence-only sex education is the method came time for the “human growth and devel- cannot result in pregnancy, unprotected oral at the 50 yard line, facing the south side of the the state has chosen to stick with. In a labored opment” section of the curriculum. Each of us sex can still spread a host of painful STIs, stadium, would give more students an opportu- response, Perry says, “It works. Maybe it’s has a folder in which we wrote in big, block which, with the exception of HIV/AIDS, are nity to attend the event. the way it’s being taught, or the way it’s being letters the word “abstinence.” Before each often not included in the curriculum. With this layout, more sections of the stadium applied out there, but the fact of the matter is lesson, my teacher would have us recite the As Perry illustrates, it is a struggle to argue are open for seating in the bleachers and on the it’s the best form to teach our children.” defi nition of abstinence, perhaps in hopes this that abstinence-only sex education is truly the fi eld, and the committee can utilize the video Although Perry may personally believe ritual of sorts would embed this principle into best way, or at least the most effective. Instead board to project the concert. abstinence-based sexual education may be the our young minds. of wasting class time promoting an often A mere 5,000 free tickets are being offered “best” way, statistics show that it is not the Even as I grew up, I did not hear about ignored ideal, sex education must evolve with for the event. Prior to the two weeks leading up most effective. condoms or oral contraceptives until I was teen sexual behavior. Leaving safe sex prac- to the event, tickets are only being offered once According to the Guttmacher Institute, about 17, and this information did not come tices and a full lesson on STIs out of the discus- a week for one hour at the Campus Life offi ces seven out of 10 teenagers report being sexu- from my biology teacher. As of now, many sion will only serve to create health problems at Modesto Maidique Campus and Biscayne ally active by the time they turn 19. Unless of my peers have either became teen parents among teens, which is the last thing they need Bay Campus. these teens are married, this is already a strike or have fallen victim to a host of STIs, most to be worried about. Not only does this limit a student’s chance against the commonality of abstinence. As for likely because they lacked the knowledge of “Class Dismissed” is a biweekly column to get their ticket, it can cause serious distur- our nation’s teen pregnancy rate, 750,000 girls safe sex practices. critiquing education in America. bance in already crowded student areas at both campuses. To alleviate potential issues, we LETTER TO THE EDITOR believe that the tickets should have different locations throughout both University campuses to help control the demand and distribution of tickets. For FIU football, the price is just right The most troubling of the issues that the Homecoming Council faces is the weak I wanted to write this me that FIU Football is a $500. By the way, a majority made; however Mr. Badger promotion of the limited free tickets available. letter in response to the deal! of other Sun Belt schools also claim is off-base. FIU is very According to the Homecoming Overall Director “High sporting event ticket As a fellow alumnus of FIU, require a donation compo- near and dear to my heart and Mercy Lavado, the council has promoted the prices unfair to alumni” piece I disagree with Mr. Badger’s nent to certain level prices for I bleed blue and gold. distribution of tickets through their social media written by Ben F. Badger in criticism of the Athletic season-tickets. It is important for alumni accountss, such as Facebook and Twitter. As The Beacon on Wednesday, Department and the price of Secondly, to insinuate that to support FIU Athletics. of print time, the FIU Homecoming Twitter July 13. season tickets to FIU football. the FIU Athletic Department Complaining about ticket account only has 234 followers, and the Face- Miami-Dade County is a The focus of his complaint is is engaging in “some less than prices and stating that the book page could not be found. global, international city. We on how “Athletics is making ethical practices” is just not cost of them causes low atten- Using no other means to promote ticket are a city of major impor- it very hard for alumni like correct. It is common practice dance is ridiculous. We need distribution, we believe that the Homecoming tance when it comes to trade, me to really get into the FIU in college athletics for a dona- to stand behind Head Coach Council should have taken the necessary banking and so forth. With spirit” due to prices of foot- tion component to be a part Mario Cristobal and the foot- measures to get the word out. this, a higher cost of living is ball season tickets. Mr. of certain season ticket pack- ball team as they continue to The University’s offi cial Facebook and the norm. I’m guessing that Badger’s complaint does not ages. In fact, there are season grow the Panther brand and Twitter pages have 26,697 likes and 3,503 Mr. Badger knows this infor- paint a complete picture. ticket options at FIU which do put FIU on the national map. followers, respectively. With these two web mation and then made a huge His major grievance is with not require a tax deductible FIU Football has to become sites alone, the council could notify a higher assumption that FIU must the cost of the Club Level donation. an event in this town. With percentage of students about the distribution charge too much for football Premium seating at $500. That Throughout my tenure of prices as low as these and of free tickets and give more students a better tickets. is the highest-priced ticket. involvement with FIU, I wear quality of play as high as it is, chance to obtain a ticket. If Mr. Badger would have What he fails to mention is that the mantle of Mr. FIU proudly. let the events start! Go FIU! Unlike last year’s concert, the best seats for done any research just within there are six different options I have no problem being crit- -Eduardo“Eddie” Hondal, the event are on sale. Currently, the tickets are the Sun Belt Conference, he that alumni can take advan- ical of my alma mater when I ’88, ’00, a.k.a, Mr. FIU selling for $30 for VIP fl oor seats and $25 for would be in agreement with tage of, ranging from $42 to perceive mistakes have been Miami, Florida general admission. We believe that University students should VERBATIM be provided with discounts for these tickets. These tickets are available to the public, so, “I wanted to be president of the United “America is a country ready to be taken, in basically, anyone can attend the concert. Since this happens to be an event that students have States. I really did. The older I get, the fact, longing to be taken by political leaders paid for previously with student fees, we feel less preposterous the idea seems.” ready to restore democracy and trust to the that students should receive a discount. political process.” The number of tickets and stage layout are set, unfortunately, but the Homecoming Council - Alec Baldwin, actor - Arianna Huffi ngton, co-founder of The Huffi ngton Post. still has time to reevaluate and restructure their current promotion efforts.

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Wesley Carroll 2010 Stats 46 Tackles 6 Sacks 13.5 Tackles for loss 2010 Stats 2089 All-purpose yards 11 total touchdowns 14.4 Yards per catch

Tourek Williams

Golden Panthers ready t.Y. Hilton for the season opener PANTHER PULSE POLL JACKSON WOLEK playing that week,” said Cristobal. terback Derek Thompson, a soph- Staff Writer “It is the most important game of omore who played in one game Depth at running back Which FIU Football home game are you most the season.” so far and has thrown just three Predictions After months of preparation Someone who will be lining up passes. Nor will the losses of excited for this season? and waiting over a long offseason, against FIU on Thursday night is first team All-Sun Belt offensive Igor Mello the Golden Panthers will finally be the second leading rusher in the lineman Victor Gill and Esteban put to the test. conference, Lance Dunbar, who Santiago. Record: 8-4. The expectations provides many options FIU takes on a once highly averaged 129.4 yards per game in New FIU defensive coordinator are high, especially with how the talked about North Texas football 2010. Dunbar is now entering his Todd Orlando and the defensive schedule sets up. Look for this team STORYLINES, page 1 the trenches, Hauptmann will able to make the most out of UNT 14 % DUKE 3 % program in their first game of the senior season at North Texas, but line are expected to have a field to be bowling in Bourbon Street. need to eliminate the mental their running backs. Although 2011 season. The Mean Green at was held to his worst performance day against a depleted offensive Times have changed. Brad mistakes that held the offense those teams have not seen the UCF 59 % TROY 3 % one point won three straight Sun last season against FIU with just line, but defensive lineman Tourek Joel Delgado is gone. back at times last season. The results in the standings, Lance Belt championships in a row in the 30 yards on 11 carries. Williams ignores all the talk. And with that a huge hole Junior from Los Angeles led Dunbar (North Texas) and UL 3% FAU 9 % early 2000’s, but now they have However, Cristobal does not “Never, never, ever going to be Record: 6-6. They will be playing at center will need to be fi lled. the team in penalties his fi rst Bobby Rainey (WKU) are two fallen to the middle of the pack see that as too great of an accom- easy,” Williams said. “It’s always The replacement throughout season as a Golden Panther. of the best running backs in and this year the Golden Panthers plishment, since North Texas had going to be a fight and whoever with a target on their backs. The training camp was Giancarlo RUNNING BACK: TAKE A the Sun Belt Conference. are the ones who are starting out a large part of their team out due fights the hardest will come out big question is whether or not they Revilla, who Serini took under NUMBER, IT MIGHT GET Darriet Perry should be the on top. to injury for that game in Denton with the win.” can handle the extra weight. his wing. But recently Cedric CALLED every down back. It will be the first time ever last fall. FIU is going through a similar Davis, who returned from But Head Coach Mario year; expect to see it yet again at Atlantic High in Delray Mallary’s position is naive, that FIU begins a season as the “It’s not a game tape that we’re process that North Texas is dealing injury, has made a case for The offense goes as the Cristobal likes to use a stable this year. Beach and Hargrett at Miami but it is not hard to see him defending co-Sun Belt champions, really spending much time on. It’s with on the offensive line, having Brandon Wise that starting spot. Now the two running backs go. Last year, of backs to change the pace TRANSFERS TRANSITION Northwestern. Although they getting the third most touches so the added pressure on the players more of what they did after that to replace both Cedrick Mack and Record: 8-4. They will have the have been splitting time and a four running backs touched the and make the other teams’ had many options coming out of the packed group. Of the and coaches is there, pushing when they got a little bit healthier Brad Serini. What they have that best overall record in the SBC, but clear-cut number one has yet ball at least forty times during game plan for that much more. Over the past few weeks, of high school to go wher- lot, expect at least one of those them to perform just as well or and they were able to play their North Texas does not is one of the to be determined. games. The offense is depen- But, with one player getting there have been some inter- ever they wanted, their new backs to change positions even better this year. It is always quarterback,” Cristobal said on his best defensive lines Hauptman has won’t be able to win it. But it will To have success at this level dent on three different running the bulk of the carries, it could esting happenings with the lifestyle did not become what because eight is way too much important for a team to get off to preparation. ever seen. be the best year in program history. of football, an offensive line is backs to pick up large chunks only help to set up everything football team. A couple of they expected, presumably for to carry in the stable at once. a fast start in any season, but this Not only is Dunbar their leading “As far as our defensive line a key characteristic. With a of yards for them. When an else. highly touted recruits have family reasons. Louis could defi nitely jump year they begin with a conference rusher from last year, but he is goes, there’s nobody that can beat solidifi ed offensive line comes offense is forced to rely on a With that being said, decided to bring their talents Although it is uncertain yet in and show what he has. With opponent, something they have not now their leading receiver coming them,” said offensive lineman Rico Albarracin a leader who can control his slew of backs at the position, players like Darrian Mallary, back down to Florida after if they can play, both Louis Senior Greg Ellingson leaving done since 2006 when they trav- back as well. Before the summer, Caylin Hauptmann. “They are Record: 9-3. The FIU offense is line. This can be more than the team normally suffers. Jerimiah Harden and Kend- trying to move out of state to and Hargret may be granted last year, a hole was left that eled to Middle Tennessee. it would have been Darius Carey, a force to be reckoned with and just the center though. capable of putting up points on The way that the offense is rick Rhodes will all see carries play. J eligibility for this season. still needs to be fi lled. “They could have lined up who had 57 catches for 509 yards I’ll say that honestly because I’ve For the Golden Panthers, run, it would only benefi t from again this year. I could even ames Louis (Ohio State) If so, Hargrett would then For the time being, Wayne anybody in the first game, we still and four touchdowns, but he got played the best and went up against anyone with players like T.Y.Hilton, Caylin Hauptmann will need having a standout running see red shirt freshmen Robert and Daquan Hargrett (West join an ever-crowded back- Times has been able to garner have to get off to a fast start and dismissed from the team for not the best and I think our defensive Darriet Perry and Wesley Carroll. to be that guy to take over back always being there. For Boswell seeing some time. Virginia) both chose to transfer fi eld, which is now up to eight the role of number two in our minds the only game that’s living up to expectations. line is ready for whatever chal- and lead the offensive line.In example, North Texas and The running back by back down to FIU. Both players. To expect Hargrett receiver, until Louis gets a important is the game that we are That will not help starting quar- lenge steps in front of them.” order to become that leader in Western Kentucky have been committee worked out last played in high school, Louis to walk in and take Perry or shot on the fi eld. 8 The Beacon – Wednesday, August 31, 2011 SPORTS www.fiusm.com

WOMEN’S SOCCER Golden Panthers blank Zips for first win of the season

Then, finally, with the blew, the Golden Panthers After dropping the first first half dwindling down, finally got their first win of two games of the season, a rebound off of an Akron their young season with a 1- they knew this win was a defender allowed mid- 0 victory. significant one to pick up. fielder Kim Lopez to take “We knew it was going to “This one was really a quick strike that made its be tough to crack them and important because we needed way into the net, giving FIU we kept coming and coming it to get this season rolling, a 1-0 lead. and to their credit they bent and to get one at home is “It felt great [scoring the but they didn’t break,” coach important, we just needed to goal],” Lopez said. “It came Thomas Chestnutt said. “We start off right,” Lopez said. in the last ten minutes and I finally got in off the rebound Even though this was a saw it coming; it was a lucky and Kim had a fantastic much needed win, Chestnutt shot.” strike that proved to be very still feels there is still room The first half concluded important.” for improvement as he wants with FIU taking nine shots The Panthers’ defense his team to execute more on along with seven corner also kept Akron from putting the offensive side of the ball. kicks compared to Akron’s any points on the board as “We certainly broke them two shots and no corner kick goalkeeper Kaitlyn Savage down, but we need to work BEACON FILE PHOTO opportunities. helped FIU secure the team’s on some things, obviously, Kimberly Lopez [right] scored the lone goal of the match vs. Akron to give FIU its first win. Then the second half first shutout of the year. because with 19 shots, one went under way and it was “With a shutout, everyone goal, 14 corner kicks… that’s ANTHONY GUIVAS win, they would have to face through their fingers. obvious the Golden Panthers likes to look at the goal- a little meager production,” Staff Writer off against the Akron Zips, The Golden Panthers were not going to let up on keeper, but it was a team Chestnutt said. who were coming off of quickly took control of the Akron as they continued effort so it’s always nice to “But we are happy with After tough back-to-back an impressive win against ball and soon the tempo of the to show off their offensive get one and start off with a the result and it doesn’t losses at the hands of the Michigan. game was squarely in their prowess. Despite the pres- clean slate,” Savage said. matter. We are at home and Stetson Hatters and Florida So at exactly 7 p.m. on the hands. Even though Akron’s sure, Akron kept up with Chestnutt added, “It feels we found a way to win.” Gators, the Golden Panthers dot, both the Golden Panthers defense kept them at bay a Panthers’ team that was good. We did a lot of good So now with the Panthers looked to get back in the and Akron Zips took to the for most of the first half, the running on all cylinders off things tonight offensively. standing at 1-2-0, they groove of things and nail pitch and the game was in Golden Panthers continued the board for the rest of the We controlled the game have their eyes set on their down the team’s first win of full swing. It was clear from to penetrate and kept Akron night. and we got the win and the next opponent, the Kansas the season. the start that FIU was not on their toes throughout the But when the clock ran shutout and that’s where we City Roos, this upcoming But to achieve this elusive going to let this game slip game. down and the final whistle wanted to be.” Monday. MEN’S SOCCER VOLLEYBALL Golden Panthers, Owls FIU splits double-header battle to a draw to close to end California tourney EDUARDO ALMAGUER with a kill to win 25-20. 2 run by Berkeley gave them Staff Writer The second set started, and a 20-14 lead. FIU battled back season-opening weekend two kills from Lakovic and and came within one point at The Golden Panthers (2- a kill from middle blocker a score of 23-24. A kill from ANDRES LEON match. 0, SBC 0-0) overpowered UC Sabrina Gonzalez and they Correy Johnson, however, Staff Writer With tensions building, starting goal- Riverside (0-2, 0-0 BWC) took the lead 6-5. handed FIU its first set-loss of keeper Erick Reyes would make his best to capture its second victory There was no turning back the season. Despite outshooting the Owls and forcing save yet after Owls’ midfielder Deniz in as many days, in another as FIU built a 10-point lead with In the second set, FIU their veteran goalkeeper Jeremy Crumpton Bozkurt put a strike on goal, aiming for the straight-set sweep (25-20, 25- the set point at 24-14. Outside battled from behind for the to make 11 saves on the night, the Golden low corner. 15, 25-20). hitter Marija Prsa tallied a kill entirety of the match. On the Panthers did not finish the weekend with Reyes stretched out and made an acro- Outside hitter Jovana to take the second set. losing end of a 7-14 score, FIU two wins. batic save. Bjelica posted the team’s first The final set saw a back- rallied for with a 4-0 run. The The FIU men’s soccer team would settle “We had a lot of good opportunities in double-double of the season, and-forth battle to knot the score team would only score five for a 1-1 draw in a heated game against the the game and we couldn’t finish the ball, but notching 14 kills and 10 digs. at 10-10. Bjelica and Gonzalez more points as the Bears took Florida Atlantic Owls on Sunday, Aug 28. I’m proud that the team only let the ball pass Andrea Lakovic, outside broke the tie and the team set two, 25-16. After beating Nova Southeastern on them twice. Luckily, I was there to make hitter, posted a season-best would not relinquish the lead The Panthers opened the Aug. 26 to open their season, confidence the saves,” said Reyes. “But overall, its not seven blocks and libero Chanel for the remainder of the match. third set in the same fashion was high for the team although they would the worst result and we continue to work on Araujo tallied a season-best 15 Similar to the night before, as the second set: in a deficit. be without key players being ready for things to get the success we want.” digs for the defense. FIU won the match point on an After being down 8-11, the Sunday’s match, things did not look so bad EXTRA TIME Head coach Danijela Tomic error by the opposing team to team never shortened the gap, without the talents of Nicolas Rodriguez gave almost all of the playing win the set 25-20 and complete eventually losing 15-25. and Jahbari Willis. After 90 minutes, both teams huddled up time in the setter position to the sweep. Though a coach is never to try and dig something out for the 20th ALBRECHT SHINES redshirt junior Renele Forde, UC BERKLEY 3, FIU 0 pleased when his or her team minute extra time. who posted a career-best 32 loses, Tomic was extremely New players would emerge for FIU as In collegiate soccer there are no penalty assists. FIU (2-1, SBC 0-0), accus- satisfied with the effort Quentin Albrecht linked up with a pass kicks to decide a game, only two 10-minute Tomic said she still hasn’t tomed to playing the role of her Panthers gave against from Joe Dawkins and put the ball in the halves of extra time. made up her mind about Goliath in the first two matches, Berkeley. net in the 10th minute to give the Golden FIU would record the only two shots a primary setter. She will reversed roles to David as the “The score doesn’t show Panthers the early lead. in extra time, but were unable to break the continue to deploy a timeshare Panthers dropped the match in how hard we played,” said Albrecht made his first start for FIU, not tie. between Egan and Forde. three straight sets against No. 3 Tomic. “Defensively, we only scoring the lone goal for the team, but “It’s a tough one to lose,” Eketebi said. “We have two setters that UC Berkeley (3-0, Pac-12 0-0) played extremely good. That’s also recording six shots with five on target. “We out shot them 20-7, everyone played can step in and do a great and their impermeable defense, something we wanted to get “We didn’t finish the game the way we great, but we still need to work on finishing job,” Tomic said. “It’s a great (25-23, 25-16, 25-15). better in and we showed it.” wanted to, but we have new talent showing plays off.” problem to have.” Gonzalez posted a season- After the game, Gonzalez on the team and I’m happy with Quen- FIU (1-1-0, CUSA 0-1-0) will return to FIU quickly found itself in best nine kills and four and Forde were named to the tin’s performance,” said head coach Munga action when they go to the Midwest to take a hole against the Highlanders, blocks. Araujo spearheaded Cal Molten Classic All-Tour- Eketebi after the frustrating tie. on powerhouses Ohio State on Sept. 2 and falling behind 0-3 when the the defense with 12 digs, and nament Team, marking a first In the 23rd minute, the Owls would Penn State on Sept. 4, respectively. first set started. Forde, who seems to have for each individual. strike back when Darnell King lobbed a These two away games will be key After seeing UCR score convinced Tomic that she is the “[Sabrina] is the senior ball into Lukas Simons., who finished the for RPI rankings and overall confidence three straight, Egan was then best option for the setter posi- leader we need,” Tomic said. play and tied the game at 1-1. boosters for the season. replaced by Forde. The teams tion, had 28 assists. “I’m so proud of her.” After that point, the game got sloppy. The Golden Panthers will return home exchanged 4-0 runs until the The first set saw a light- FIU returns to action next With the pitch a bit muddy, both teams on Sept. 9 to take on Stetson at FIU Soccer score was 20-19 in FIU’s favor. ning-fast seesaw battle where weekend at the Blue Raider combined for 32 fouls and four yellow Stadium and kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 Bjelica, on her way to her no team could pull away. An Bash in Murfreesboro, Tenn., cards would be handed out throughout the p.m. double-double, sealed the deal impenetrable defense and a 7- Sept. 2 to 4. Contact Us Alfredo Aparicio Life! Editor alfredo.aparicio@fi usm.com LIFE! The Beacon – 9 www.fi usm.com Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Tailgating 101: from the gate to the grill

“Tailgating sounds like we’re showing our pride,” an opportunity to get away said Villeta. from the classroom setting Be sure to look out for and be able to enjoy the Roary, the mascot, roaming college experience with the tents, high-fi ving fans your fellow students,” said and striking poses for freshman Bryan Villeta, a pictures. psychology major. “It is a The marching band, big school, and we all have which is always out in their busy schedules, but we khaki uniforms, will also come together for events put on a show just before like these and stand up with the game with the Dazzlers. our school to root on our There will be freebies and team.” giveaways, so make sure to Being a part of a univer- look out for those, too. sity like FIU means more With all the excitement, than just going to class. do not forget the essentials The football games provide every good tailgate needs. an opportunity to let loose, “They should bring food, have a great time and build drinks, friends and dress up up some excitement while for their team to support connecting with fellow them. Also, they should classmates. bring stuff like footballs “My fi rst tailgate was and Frisbees -- any activity freshman year, and it was that you can do outdoors; really something. There’s if anything, bring music to a ton of people that go -- dance to,” said Campa. lots of food. There’s music And of course, along and free stuff,” said Jennie with the festivities come Campa, a sophomore and TV the basics: students are not BEACON FILE PHOTO production major. “During unfamiliar with the Miami A crowd of students [above] dances to a Lifehouse performance during last year’s Homecoming tailgate. A new football my fi rst tailgate, one of the heat, so while there will season creates new opportunities for new and old students to experience tailgating for a Panther football game. fun experiences was body be plenty of shade under paint and dancing to the tents to hide from the sun, KENNETH DYCHES are ready to hear their fans and the Dazzlers as dazzling out in blue and gold and music that you hear from all it is always a good idea to Staff Writer rattle the cage against their as ever, not all the fun starts getting psyched up for the the different parties.” bring some water, a hat and fi rst opponent, North Texas, at kick-off time. If you get game. Sure enough, fans will sunglasses to the game. The stands packed to Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Foot- to the stadium just a couple “I’m trying to get ahead always fi nd plenty to do at Villeta may only be a capacity, the wild cheers ball Stadium. hours before the game, fans on all my homework so the tailgates. One important freshman, but he seems to from fans as the ball is “I’m super excited for the will fi nd that the party has my whole day can encom- thing to remember, though, already have what it takes. passed from player to player game,” said Anson Lewis, a already started. pass football,” said Tiffany is that when the time comes “I’ve never been more until it reaches the end zone senior and marketing major. By 5 p.m., just east of Disney, a junior and pre-law to do some tailgating, fans excited about anything. for a touchdown. “Coming off an amazing the stadium, the festiv- major. leave their worries, stress I’m going to be attending After coming off a 7-6 bowl game, I’m pumped ities will already be in Tailgating is not only a and inhibitions at the door. every home football game, 2010 season, with the Sun to start this season off and full swing. From fraterni- tradition, but it is a great “I expect to meet new and going to be looking Belt Conference Champi- hopefully make it to another ties, to the Alumni Associ- way to kick off the Fall people while tailgating and forward to meeting new onship and their fi rst-ever bowl game.” ation, to a variety of clubs semester and get into the going bananas with them at people at each game and bowl game win against While the game will be and students, everyone with team spirit with great food, the game, not caring how making friends that will last Toledo, the Golden Panthers intense, the fans ranging team spirit will be decked good friends and fans. foolish we look, because a lifetime.”

RADIATE REVIEWS Beirut’s third album, “ e Rip Tide,” more personal, relatable

ead singer of pop-folk group Beirut musicianship. that accompany his feel-good lyrics. back up with “Vagabond,” another up- Zach Condon sings “sound will Now, at the ripe age of 25, his matu- Go ahead and bob your head along with tempo hooky song. L bring me home again,” ration in songwriting is increasingly the repeating synths and sunny harmonies This album could have ended on the COLUMNIST in the soft and steady apparent. “The Rip Tide” does not go for of the song, I will not judge you. Condon melancholic track “The Peacock,” which building track “East splash or something grandiose, but hones knows how to arrange it all, and with the would have given it a bittersweet sendoff Harlem” on a brisk 33- it back with its accordion and ukulele third track in this entry, “East Harlem,” but instead Condon closes it off with “Port minute LP by Beirut accompaniment. that similar rhythm and punctuation on of Call” where he encapsulates the album called “The Rip Tide.” It is rich in its simplicity and Condon composition is intact. into one song. The group’s third knows how to craft charming songs. These songs are instantaneously acces- It begins with a smooth ukulele, with LP puts the element Triumphant trumpets and a rattling drum sible and relatable since they are inspired him projecting his rich voice while the of swirling, pumping pattern layer “A Candle’s Fire,” which after his homes; he grew up in Sante Fe piano and brass progressively join the MICHAEL horns with Condons’ breaks into Condon’s rich voice. and currently resides in New York. fray and sways you back and forth until it HERNANDEZ crooning vibrato. None He sways back and forth through the Condon himself has called this a back reaches its completion. of the instrumentation track that leads to a soaring cacophony of to basics sort of album because he did Condon has gone back and forth in the on the album is super- sounds in the bridge and shuts down with not want his infl uences to be so bare and creative process and has reached a focal fl uous though, as this is a sweetly coaxed the same rattling snare. There are varied forthright. point in his career. At 25, I envy him. package. levels of enjoyment on this album, but “A With a clear direction, Condon has Whether you listen to Beirut on the Condon has crafted an elegant summer Candle’s Fire” personifi es the album. crafted an album with delicate melodies shore of the beach or when it is used as album that can feel airy and deep all at The most jubilant song might be the that are enjoyable, fresh and compelling. interpretive dance music on the reality TV once, depending on what you want to pop-folk “Santa Fe.” The trademarks of “Goshen” showcases Condon’s vibrato show “So You Think You Can Dance”- discern from your listen. Beirut — horns, strings and piano — are in a natural way with a teary piano back- this really happened- it will connect to From his aspiring debut “Gulag Orke- retained but are now joined together in drop that reaches the brass crescendo that you with its enchanting disposition. star” to the worldly, chanson-inspired blissful merriment. is accustomed to Beirut. “Payne’s Bay” “The Rip Tide” is the most personal follow-up “The Flying Club Cup,” Condon Condon declares in the chorus, “Sign and “The Rip Tide” carry on the pace of has demonstrated wealthy amounts of me up Santa Fe,” as the trifecta of sounds the album in a modest tone, but picks right BEIRUT, page 10 10 The Beacon – Wednesday August 31, 2011 LIFE! www.fi usm.com Growing interest creates SEASON OPENER! new colony on campus

SANDY ZAPATA number of pledges to 35 pledges. Staff Writer The 35 pledges made this the first offi- cial colony of Theta Chi on campus. With With a total number of 35 initiates, a total of 13 organizations as part of the Theta Chi Fraternity is the newest member Interfraterity Council, Theta Chi makes to the Interfratenity Council and Greek 14. life at the University. Founded in 1856 at Norwich. University, Theta Chi currently has 130 Chapters in the U.S. and Canada, with 10 colonies and interest groups spread throughout North America. One of those e reason I chose interest groups officially became a colony on Aug. 27. this organization as Stephen Nuñez, a junior and adver- opposed to any other tising major, is one of the initial members who founded the interest group on campus organization already es- in 2010. tablished on campus is “The reason I chose this organiza- tion as opposed to any other organization because its ideals con- already established on campus is because its ideals connected with me. ‘Truth, nected with me. temperance and tolerance’ will mold you into a gentleman, which ultimately is what I strive to be.” Nuñez, along with two others, Adrian Espinosa and Aaron Bethencourt, started “I believe we have the most eclectic the initial interest group at the University and diverse minded group on campus,” and marketed the fraternity through word said Nuñez. of mouth until they became an official Kevin Martin, a junior finance and interest group this past Fall semester. management information systems double By the time the semester ended, the major, as well as the public relations and interest group had a total of 27 members; homecoming chair in the fraternity, was because of academic requirements, 14 very emotional. members were let go. “The main thing that hooked me was Theta Chi received 14 interests in the the chance to change Greek life on campus Spring semester and another nine this past Summer semester, bringing the total COLONY, page 11 Condon feels he has “found a musical home”

PHOTO COURTESY OF KRISTIANNA SMITH 25 year old Zach Condon and his group Beirut released their third studio album, “The Rip Tide” on Aug. 8.

BEIRUT, page 9 caught up with him, and It takes you to a warm, a little over half-an-hour free-fl owing time that and rooted as Condon spent with “The Rip Tide” takes you to different will get, but it is exactly shows that sentiment locals as it goes through where he wants to be. As come into fruition. dramatic shifts, but in the he told www.thequietus. It is nothing distinc- end, it takes you where com, “I feel like I have tively new or even as you want to be — home. found a musical home daring as past projects, but with this record. And it it feels more inspired than Radiate Reviews is was always there. I guess his last compositions. a weekly music review I was growing up.” It is a fi tting album to column. Look for it every The sound has fi nally end the summer with. Wednesday this Fall. www.fi usm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Wednesday, August 31, 2011 11

HAUTE TOPIC DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH VMAs fashion: a few bright stars shone in the darkness BEST worst veryone knows the only reason I watch Kanye West is probably the most the ridiculous dress covered with toys that length dress was very unfl attering due to any awards show is for the fashion. stylish man in pop culture. He couldn’t Nicki Minaj arrived in on the black carpet. unfortunately placed vertical panels WithE artists like Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, top the crimson suit he had on at last Not only did it seem like it was thrown down the sides and too long sleeves. Katy Perry and Kanye year’s awards but his Americana together on an acid trip, it was also eerily The strange animal and fl ower print COLUMNIST West gracing the themed outfi t was something I’d similar to something that I’ve seen on befuddled me; even in fashion these stage at MTV’s Video steal right off his back. Lady Gaga before. two prints don’t play well. Either Music Awards I knew I loved his ombre denim shirt and Although the new queen of hip hop a lower neckline or shorter sleeves I had to channel my slim fi tting jeans paired with a wrist usually makes my jaw drop in a good should have balanced the length of inner Joan Rivers full of bohemian bracelets. This way, her outfi t choice to this year’s the dress out. and dedicate outfi t was the right combi- VMAs seems to be a failed attempt This dress, which made this week’s nation of casual but cool. at appearing groundbreaking. Cyrus look at least fi fteen column to I will defi nitely be The only redeeming quality was years older, had too much discussing trying to recreate her colorful, cotton candy hair; it’s material and appeared to ESRA ERDOGAN what everyone this outfi t on too bad she couldn’t have worn drag on the fl oor. was wearing. myself; minus something fl attering and imagina- To age herself even The VMAs the $1,680 tive to go with it. more, she wore her hair are the most appropriate venue Nike kicks. Britney Spears watched as in a bland bun and heavy for artists to put on the most Katy Perry was dancers reenacted her hit videos looking earrings. Cyrus outlandish and experimental able to look graceful in during a tribute segment wearing earned herself the title of outfi ts they can come up with. her pin-up geisha look that an unfl attering and boring black worst dressed. Unfortunately, the absence of would have appeared to be a romper by Moschino. Spears Although I enjoyed Lady Gaga’s usual scene stealing costume on anyone else. has not worn much other than watching Lady Gaga’s alter ensembles caused this year’s Her pastel colored Atelier a variation of the little black ego Jo Calderone make black carpet to seem contrived Versace dress was probably dress lately. people uncomfortable on and lackluster. the most beautifully designed I would not mind if it was stage, I wished Gaga would BEST DRESSED and constructed dress of the tailored to defi ne her waist but have put on a dress or two night and defi nitely the most instead she wore a belt around to show the other stars who is Actress Zoe Saldana stole original choice. her hips, which did nothing but boss. the show from some of the The thing I loved about Perry make the frock look ill fi tting and Even if she had picked some- biggest stars of the music industry was that she made the effort to uncomfortable. thing unattractive like last year’s at this year’s VMAs in a sleek accessorize everything around Her peep toe boots were incred- meat dress, which overshad- black leather and tweed mini her dress; she had a cherry ible but only shortened her legs in owed the incredible Alexander dress by Barbara Bui. Saldana’s blossom tucked in her purple this romper. Somebody needs to McQueen dress she arrived in, dress had amazing metallic hair and carried a parasol to get this woman a better stylist. at least I would have something bead detailing on the bodice that complete the geisha theme. Miley Cyrus wore a semi- to remember this year’s totally stood out on the carpet as well I’m going to try and ignore the sheer sage colored crushed “blah” VMAs by. as the stage. strange Flintstones-inspired design velvet dress by Roberto An honorable mention for Her snakeskin sandals were she wore to accept her Video of the Cavalli that looks best-dressed must go to crooner the perfect complement to the Year award because I have no words. like Tony Bennett who wore a dress. Saldana was stunning Just because it was Christian Dior some- sparkly black tuxedo. and the best dressed of the couture does not make it okay. thing night. However, I can’t say WORST DRESSED Stevie Haute Topic is a weekly that the look was Nicks fashion column. Look for it every STEWART COOK/REX FEATURES very memorable. GREGG DEGUIRE/AP IMAGES There’s nothing I can say to defend donated to Goodwill. The fl oor Wednesday this Fall.

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SEARCH AND SCREEN FRENCH FILM ICE CREAM SOCIAL MS IN ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MEETING FESTIVAL GENERAL MEETING/ MANAGEMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC ELECTIONS INFORMATION SESSION come support Greeks MEETING WHEN: 12-1 p.m. WHEN: 6-8 p.m. HOW MUCH: Free HOW MUCH: Free WHERE: FIU College of WHERE: Engineering Center COLONY, page 10 a certain stereotype or a standard, but Medicine, room 160 due to the major difference in personality PRE MED AMSA’S FIRST and in the midst of it be a part of a broth- and interests of each member, it has been WHEN: 1-3 p.m. FIRST NSE FALL GENERAL MEETING erhood that I never had a chance to expe- very hard for the campus to do so,” said HOW MUCH: Free MEETING rience. Something that I, along with my Nuñez. WHERE: FIU Modesto A. WHEN: 3:30-4:30 p.m. WHEN: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. brothers want to do is unite everyone in The ultimate goal for every Greek orga- Maidique Campus GC 140 HOW MUCH: Free HOW MUCH: Free each council,” said Martin. nization and its members is to graduate WHERE: GC 140 Frank Codina, a web programmer and WHERE: AHC2 495 30 MINUTE LEXISNEXIS from the university and become involved REFRESHER CLASS STUDENT COLLOQUIUM mentor to Martin, came out to support the citizens wherever they may reside. SGA DAY WHEN: 4-4:30 p.m. WHEN: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Theta Chi pledges with his wife, Marcela Terry A. Johnson, the national treasurer WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. HOW MUCH: Free HOW MUCH: Free WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Codina. of Theta Chi Fraternity, made a joking HOW MUCH: Free HOW MUCH: Free WHERE: Computer Lab WHERE: DM 409 A “We are very proud of him [Martin] closing statement at the reception directed WHERE: Panther Square WHERE: WC 130 but, most importantly, that he could get his at the pledges: “Graduates, that is why you IFC FRATURDAY BBQ GENERAL MEETING AND THETA TAU ICE CREAM INFO SESSION FIU FOOTBALL VERSUS degree, so one day he could become the are here; for all the girls and fun will come WHEN: 12-3 p.m. SOCIAL NORTH TEXAS chief technology officer of my company,” with college but if you need to step aside HOW MUCH: Free said Frank Codina. WHERE: GC Ballroom Lawns and focus to do it, we are here to help.” Roberto Socorro, a junior and civil engi- After the ceremony was over, all the BSU & DEPT. OF neer and president of the colony, recalls men were united with their family, friends HUMANITIES PARALLEL his earlier decision to not be a part of any and loved ones but all in all they seemed LIVES WHEN: 7-10 p.m. HOW MUCH: Free Greek organization because he believed in to flock right back to each other. WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m. WHEN: 3:30-5:30 p.m. WHERE: Alfonso Field at FIU the stereotypes he had heard growing up. “We pride ourselves in adversity as a WHEN: 1-2 p.m. HOW MUCH: Free HOW MUCH: Free Football Stadium Once he heard the creed of Theta Chi, HOW MUCH: Free WHERE: GC 150 WHERE: GC 305 group and at the end of the day we love WHERE: Engineering Center however, that stereotype was broken. FIU and literally want it to be the best it Pit “It’s a stigma. People label groups by can be,” said Nuñez. Contact Us Jonathan Szydlo BBC Managing Editor jonathan.szydlo@fi usm.com THE The Beacon – 12 T AY Wednesday, August 31, 2011 A www.fi usm.com B WEIRD SCIENCE Volunteer fair gives students many options

JONATHAN SZYDLO Tropical Florida, Inc. and the Miami Chil- BBC Managing Editor dren’s Museum; and organizations for the advancement of the arts such as the Adri- Finding a worthwhile cause at a enne Arsht Center and Art Studio Inc. commuter school isn’t the easiest of tasks Non-profi t organization recruiters will when the amount of time spent on campus be fi elding students’ questions and concerns is limited to the duration of a class period. while showcasing the different positions To fi ll in this void, the Center for Leader- and responsibilities that students can fi ll ship and Service is bringing together 30 within the respective organizations. different non profi t organizations to assist Bromfi eld sees this fair as a way of students in connecting with their cause of getting both students and volunteer orga- choice. nizations to come together in a centralized The Fall 2011 Volunteer Fair will take location to see how the two can best work place on Sept. 1 at the Wolfe University with each other towards the causes that Center’s Panther Square from 11 a.m. to 1 they feel passionate about. p.m. to recruit students who are interested “I would like students to walk away with in contributing their time and efforts to the impression that there is so much more providing assistance to those in need. that can be done in the world. Everyone has The fair will bring together 30 non- two hands that can contribute to the greater profi t organizations from the community at good,” said Bromfi eld. “Students coming large, and from within the university. to this realization is the main purpose of “This is a really good chance for students the fair.” that don’t have the time to travel, domesti- cally or internationally, to get information on involvement opportunities throughout VOLUNTEER FAIR the community and abroad,” said Tiffany Bromfi eld, graduate assistant for the Center for Leadership and Services and main orga- nizer of the Volunteer Fair. • Time: 11 a.m. The fair will feature a variety of organi- zations including, but not limited to, medical • When: 09/01/11 research foundations such as Florida ANDRES BEDYOA/THE BEACON • Where: WUC Panther Breast Cancer Foundation, Leukemia and FIU BBC Science President Club Dalton Steele [left], a sophomore, shows Roger Lymphoma Society and Sylvester Compre- Square Stephen Roth, senior art major, some of the supplies and chemicals involved in their hensive Cancer Center; youth organiza- experiments at the Club & Involvement Fairs in Panther Square. tions including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, Girl Scout Council of Facebook update focuses on streamlined privacy process

DEBORAH SOUVERAIN its users. It recently came to light, Asst. News Director for example, that if Facebook It makes it easier to access the privacy features. The users had installed the Facebook The main status box on Face- app on their phone, Facebook book has always asked its users only bad thing about it is that you have to constantly syncs all of the contacts saved “what’s on your mind?” on the phone and stores them on For Facebook executives it remember to change who sees what. their servers. seems to be more privacy. Last In a statement to BGR.com, an Daniel Cabrera Thursday, Facebook launched online technology news service, Senior, Fine Arts major new privacy settings that will a Facebook spokesperson give users more control over stated, “Rumors claiming that exactly who sees what is on their your phone contacts are visible profile. “inline audience selector,” elimi- firm Comscore Inc. controlling which friends view to everyone on Facebook are With recent innovations like nating the need to navigate to a Google+ allows users to the post thru the “inline audience false. Our Contacts list, formerly the ability to tell people your different page. The box features create “circles” of friends and selector,” users can also manage called Phonebook, has existed for exact location by “checking-in,” icons that replace the previous with each post the user specifies what “tags” can appear on their a long time. The phone numbers to the use of facial recognition padlock menu. which “circle” is able to view the profile. listed there were either added technology to identify people This new feature is intended post, giving users more control Now when a user is tagged directly to Facebook and shared in pictures, Facebook has seem- to make it easier for Facebook’s over who is viewing content on in a picture, it will not appear with you by your friends, or you ingly transitioned from a benign more than 750 million users to their profile. on the users page until the tag is have previously synced your and useful method to keeping up control their privacy settings. “I heard that the privacy approved. phone contacts with Facebook. with friends to what some have “It makes it easier to access options are better on Google+ but However, the picture will still Just like on your phone, only you called the ultimate stalking tool. the privacy features. The only no one I know is really on there, appear on the person’s page that can see these numbers.” Too often, many users have bad thing about it is that you so I decided to stick with Face- uploaded the image, allowing Your contacts can be removed felt the website has fallen short have to constantly remember book,” said junior journalism their friends to view it. The new from your page, but whether they of expectations when it comes to change who sees what,” said major Latoni Perris. settings also allow people that are removed from Facebook’s to privacy; for many who have Daniel Cabrera, senior fine arts “I also have a twitter. Adding are not your Facebook friend to servers still remains unclear. succumb to the cyber sharing major. Google+ would be too much tag you in their posts. Making privacy setting easier culture, the consequences of Facebook’s move towards social networking.” There is also the option to tag to control may provide more sharing too much is often over a streamlined privacy proce- Although Facebook contests your location in your status from security for users but what is looked. dure comes in the wake of that the changes were not made a computer - a feature limited released into the cyber world is Facebook’s new privacy buzzing competition from a in response to competition from previously to the mobile face- ultimately up to the user. settings aim to change that by social network operated by Google+, the move towards more book app. “If you’re using Facebook, allowing users to edit who can Google, Inc. Launched on June user-friendly privacy options Although Facebook is making then you are wanting people to view their post even after it has 28 2011, Google+ garnered over couldn’t have come at a more strides towards giving their users see what you say” said Cabrera. gone live by using a box that 20 million visitors in the first 21 convenient time. more privacy, they continue to “If it’s private, don’t make it a appears on your profile called the days, according to the research Aside from the option of gather personal information from status.