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Students and Alumni attended the 9th Annual Federal Government Conference, where they could meet representatives from different federal government branches to discuss career opportunities. Panel discussions on government employment were held in the morning, and a resource fair was held in the GC pit in the afternoon.

REBECA PICCARDO different sites across the county. The Fair has a 99-year lease supporting us,” Gonzalez-Levy Miami-Dade registered voters News Director The county is completing a with the county, through 2040. said. “It has actually placed us from June 3 to June 5, showed viability study of the latest site The University has gained on track in order for the us to get that 43 to 50 percent of voters For years, the University has under consideration—Tropical more confidence recently when the fair.” oppose the University’s land lobbied to relocate the Miami- Park. the Florida Legislation granted However, county voters acquisition initiative. Dade County Youth Fair and “We feel that is the appro- $10 million for the Universi- may think differently. A recent By contrast, The Univer- acquire the 86 acres of adja- priate site and that is the feasible ty’s Strategic Land Acquisition poll conducted by Bendixen & sity External Relations office cent county-owned land for site for us to move the fair there,” initiative. Amandi International for the had reported in April that the expansion. said Senior Vice President “What that has done to us Miami Herald and El Nuevo Miami Herald had conducted an Meetings involving the of External Relations Sandra is the fact that it has told the Herald shows that the voters unscientific poll that showed 77 county, the University and the Gonzalez-Levy at the Board of commissioners and the county don’t support FIU’s plan to move Fair resulted in the analysis of 24 Trustees committee meeting on how serious we are and also the fair. SEE FAIRGROUNDS, PAGE 2 June 3. how the state is serious about The poll, which surveyed 400 University honors Douglas Wartzok, Provost Emeritus CAMILA FERNANDEZ in Australia during his sabbatical where he “Provost Wartzok,” said Calatayud as us from all the other creatures on Earth,” Asst. News Director has been appointed to the Ocean Studies she addressed him. “Your heart for FIU Wartzok said. Board of the National Academies. and your spirits for University academia He also said that to be Worlds Ahead, After 42 years dedicated to higher “You’re going to need a sabbatical just and administration, has given FIU students students cannot plan for a career that’s education, Provost and Executive Vice to rest after your sabbatical,” said Jessell. the greatest possible gift they can ask for: there today. He said most contemporary President Douglas Wartzok bid farewell Wartzok said he plans to return next the opportunity to make their dreams careers were unknown at FIU when he to FIU before leaving on his yearlong year for the University’s 50th Anniversary come true.” arrived 13 years ago. sabbatical. as a biology faculty member. Other speakers at the event were Board On June 26, a reception was held in the At the event on Thursday, Wartzok was of Trustees member Cesar Alvarez, Pres- GC Ballrooms to honor Wartzok and his also described as a dream-maker. ident of the United Faculty of Florida wife, Susan Wartzok, head of Cataloging According to Rosenberg, millions of Provost Wartzok, your heart Teresa Lucas and Associate Dean for for FIU Libraries, for their tireless leader- dollars have been raised for donations, for FIU and your spirits for Graduate Studies in the College of Arts & ship and service to the University. sponsoring research and the University’s University academia and Sciences Maureen Donnelly. “We want to thank Doug and Sue for all expansion of 5 million square feet during As a gift of gratitude, Wartzok was administration have given FIU that they’ve done to make our University Wartzok’s administration. given an antique world globe and was a better, stronger, and more moral institu- FIU alumna Sahar Ajabshir came to students the greatest possible named Provost Emeritus of Florida Inter- tion,” said President Mark B. Rosenberg. the event to show respect to the provost gift they can ask for: the national University. “This position of provost is the most for all his support and motivation towards opportunity to make their He thanked his wife Susan for difficult in the University. [Wartzok] University students. dreams come true. supporting him throughout his responsi- found a way in his incredible sprint as “In every ceremony, like my gradu- bilities as provost. provost to make it look easy,” Rosenberg ation, he was always present. I feel like Alexis Calatayud He also said that provosts come and said. now that he is leaving, I have to be there President go, but the faculty and staff remain and Senior Vice President for Finance and for him too,” said Ajabshir. “[To show] SGC-MMC continue providing all the services to Administration, Kenneth Jessell, who was that we understand that these people are students. MC for the event, described Wartzok as a working very hard for us.” “FIU really is the future of America and dreamer and a dream-maker. SGA-MMC President Alexis Calatayud I’m immensely grateful to have played a Jessell said that despite of his degrees in said that Wartzok understands students part in it,” Wartzok said. mathematics and physics and a doctorate and their multi-cultural background and In a previous interview with Student in neurophysiology, Wartzok dreamed of some of their socio-economic limitations. Media, Wartzok said students need to have For the video related to this story, something bigger: to study and conduct Above all else, he also understands a commitment to lifelong learning. check out fiusm.com. research on marine life. the students’ intense desire to make their “To continue to be intellectually alive Wartzok will continue this career path dreams a reality. because that’s really what distinguishes [email protected] 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, July 2, 2014 NEWS fiusm.com

WORLD NEWS SGC-MMC talks possible Transportation in Brazil mostly parking garage counters, holding up under onslaught of World Cup fans low meeting attendance With more than half of the World Cup’s 64 games completed, many are pleased with how it ADRIAN SUAREZ AVILA duty that is enforced more According to an dance that, although the has gone so far, in particular because Brazilians Staff Writer strictly during the Fall and announcement made by position of comptroller is had strong reservations about staging the event. Hundreds of thousands of foreigners are here Spring semesters. Perretti at a previous senate vacant, SGC-MMC pres- for the tournament. People across the globe It appears that meeting Despite the low turnout, meeting, the parking garage ident, Alexis Calatayud, from Kolkata to the occupied Palestinian terri- attendance has become those who were present counters will keep track has taken it upon herself tories are riveted, and even the United States has an issue for both sections wasted no time in going of all the available spaces to handle the comptroller’s seen a record television viewership audience. of the Student Govern- straight to business. in the parking garage in duties for the time being. There have been problems, and the concerns ment Association now that Among the several which they are installed, This may spell some Brazilians had about playing host leading up Summer B has begun. agenda items that were updating the student popu- trouble. to the tournament remain unaddressed. But While the SGC-BBC According to Perretti, for the first few weeks at least, foreign- visi senate did not reach quorum the organization’s consti- tors, estimated at approximately 600,000 from this week, the senate tution does not allow the more than 180 countries including a strong meeting for SGC-MMC on president to sign off on U.S. contingent, are breathing a sigh of relief June 23 received special There has been some news regarding the duties charged to the super- that the logistical problems some feared in the installation of parking garage counters in lead-up have not yet materialized, particularly recognition for its lowest vision of the comptroller. in transportation and lodging. Major concerns attendance during summer. Blue and Gold garages here on campus, However, as the posi- over transportation and, in particular, airport “This is the first Senate but there’s no solid information on it. tion is vacant, Calatayud readiness in Brazil surfaced in the months meeting of the semester is allowed temporarily prior to the World Cup. Brazil spent billions of in which attendance is so Charles Perretti to handle the unfulfilled dollars on airport renovations yet some went low,” commented Senate Senate Speaker duties. unfinished and many were delayed.That infra- speaker and graduate SGC-MMC “It might behoove us if structure was significant because the tourna- senator, Charles Perretti. the Senate votes to make an ment was spread out over 12 cities, and many Of a group consisting of amendment to the statute,” teams and their fans faced long travel distances around 28 Senators, only Perretti said. “The Senators while in Brazil. 11 were present for the discussed, one dealt with lation when the garage is may decide that in lieu of a general meeting. developing news on a filled to capacity. comptroller ‘x’ individual Perretti cited the begin- potential addition to the The measure aims to may assume the posi- Suspect arrested after blast in ning of the Summer B term operating system in Blue reduce traffic and pollution for a certain amount Nigeria red light district kills 11 as a possible reason as to and Gold garages. tion, among other things. of time until someone is why so many of the sena- “There has been some Assuring the sena- appointed to the position.” One suspect has been arrested in connec- tors were absent. news regarding the instal- tors present at the meeting tion with Friday’s deadly attack on a hotel He added that, during lation of parking garage that the newly appointed For the related video, in the red light district in Bauchi, Nigeria, the Summer semester, counters in Blue and Gold Cabinet members are hard check out fiusm.com. the Bauchi State Police Commissioner said senators are not obli- garages here on campus,” at work fulfilling their Saturday. Lawal Shehu told journalists the gated to be present for Perretti said. “But there’s various duties, Perretti [email protected] suspect was being interrogated and that efforts the general meetings— a no solid information on it.” informed those in atten- to apprehend his accomplices had intensified. The blast took place late Friday at a building on the outskirts of the city believed to have been used as a brothel. Witnesses said gunmen wearing military uniforms detonated explo- sives and began shooting people at random. University receives funds, The commissioner said the number of victims had risen to 11 dead and 28 injured. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, but continues lobby for fairgrounds the radical Islamist group Boko Haram has targeted Bauchi in the past. Boko Haram, FAIRGROUNDS, PAGE 1 Fair,’” he said. state universities in Florida and has which launched its insurgency against the In the Miami Herald poll, the the highest classroom utilization rate government in 2009 with the aim of creating percent of participants supported the question asks, “do you support or in the system.” an Islamic state in Nigeria, has killed more initiative. than 2,000 people in the country’s north this oppose FIU’s efforts to expand onto The 2013-2014 Student Govern- year alone. This may be a setback to the County owned land currently leased ment Association Senate passed a bill University because its next move to the Dade County Youth Fair?” to support the the efforts to relocate was to lobby the county commission The relocation estimate, according the fair so the University can expand for a county-wide referendum asking to SGC-MMC President Alexis Cala- because the student population has the residents of the community to tayud, is approximately $30-$50 outgrown its facilities. move the fairgrounds, according to million, which would come out of “The Modesto A. Maidique Gonzalez-Levy. FIU’s pocket and the state legislature. Campus is meant to support 37,000 “We have a very short window However, the Herald’s poll students and we are well beyond that of opportunity for us to actually get says that the relocation estimate is with a current population of 54,000,” EDITORIAL BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION approval from the commission for us between $200 and $250 million, and Calatayud said. Modesto Maidique Campus: to acquire the fairgrounds site and to SGC-MMC, according to Cala- Editor in Chief GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM move the fair,” said Gonzalez-Levy tayud, believes the success of this Junette Reyes (305) 348-2709 at the June 3 meeting. “That window acquisition is that it will not only [email protected] Production Manager/ is now.” We have a very short benefit the student population at Biscayne Bay Campus At the faculty senate meeting on Copy Chief window of opportunity for the University but also the local WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM June 10, Provost Douglas Wartzok community. Cristina Garcia (305) 919-4722 us to actually get approval addressed questions about the recent External Relations had previ- News Director [email protected] from the commission for us poll. ously reported that, with the acqui- Rebeca Piccardo Editor-in-Chief: “I would interpret the total vote to acquire the fairgrounds sition of the fairgrounds, there would Entertainment Director (305) 348-1580 as [there still being] a confusion site and to move the fair. be a $900 million expansion, with a [email protected] Jeffrey Pierre between [acquiring] specifically the That window is now. recurring economic impact of $541 Sports Director Advertising: Youth Fair and the county park,” million a year. (305) 348-6994 Gonzalez-Levy Rhys Williams Wartzok said. “A lot of people are “The Miami Herald poll highlights [email protected] Senior Vice President Opinion Director opposed to the idea that FIU would the need for all FIU Fair Ground External Relations Diego Saldana-Rojas The Beacon is published on Mondays, be taking away park land.” Expansion advocates to clearly artic- Wednesdays and Fridays during the Fall BBC Managing Director FIU’s Strategic Land Acquisition ulate the facts of local economic and Spring semesters and once a week Junette Reyes during Summer B. One copy per person. Initiative does not include Tamiami impact and enhanced student experi- Photo Editor Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon Park, just the area occupied by the ence that will undoubtedly strengthen is not responsible for the content of ads. Youth Fair. the cost would be shared between voter support of FIU’s continued Maria Lorenzino Ad content is the sole responsibility of Wartzok said that the phrasing FIU, Miami-Dade County and the growth and expansion,” Calatayud Copy Editor the company or vendor. The Beacon is an in the recent poll might have been State of Florida. said in an e-mail to Student Media. Giselle Berman editorially independent newspaper partially funded by student and services fees that are confusing to some people. The Modesto A. Maidique Campus

rancesca osario F R appropriated by Student Government. “The way it was phrased was not is, according to External Relations, [email protected] as clear as ‘specifically the Youth “the smallest main campus of the 12 Contact Us Diego Saldana-Rojas Opinion Director [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 3 fiusm.com Wednesday, July 2, 2014

K-pop shouldn’t be harshly judged Play fair: that is not how LAUREN SHADE Mind you, I work with a very diverse group dedicate themselves to Korean sub-culture. Contributing Writer of people and their music tastes vary from It hasn’t changed the looks I get or the whis- country to alternative. pers that are tossed around me when I play you get things done I first noticed it while I was waiting in When I played K-pop I’d get everything some of my favorite K-pop songs. traffic; my front windows were rolled down from prejudiced remarks about North Korea I wondered if I was alone until I spoke Fueled by the University’s “inability to meet the letting in a soft breeze and pouring out one of to accusations about being “obsessed” with with Stephanie Montes De Oca, the vice demands of the diverse student body’s academic my favorite songs. Specifically it was “One Asian culture. president of FIU’s Korean Culture Club. interests and research needs,” words taken from a of a Kind” by the infamous Korean idol, Others would refer to me as “the girl who “[K-pop] definitely has changed my Student Government Council bill passed last year, Kwon Ji Yong, better known by his stage listens to that Asian stuff,” a title that did opinion on music. I had people judge me FIU has had its eyes set on the Miami-Dade County name, G-Dragon. We were at a standstill on no justice to my taste in music. Yes, I like because I like Korean culture and music. Fairgrounds space for almost four years now. Florida’s Turnpike in 7 p.m. traffic when I Big Bang and Born to Beat, but I also like They would think it was weird and just make To sum it up: on one side, you have the Univer- looked over to the idle vehicle beside me. I Led Zeppelin and The Strokes. So why did fun of me,” she said. “They don’t have a sity asserting that the expansion and growth of our saw a pair of curious dark eyes and lips that my affinity for K-pop music suddenly over- passion for something they really love to talk campus is favorable for everyone — a win-win they formed a frown as they took in the foreign shadow every other genre of music that I about, so I don’t let it get to me because it call it, decorated with a new illustrious medical sounds that were in every way similar to prefer? makes me happy.” center. On the other side, you have the fair presi- Western music, save in speech. For months I only heard responses like It took me a long time to embrace the dent and CEO Bob Hohenstein, still rapturous over After a few minutes when the passenger “Korean music? Don’t they want to bomb differences between South Korean music the fair’s recent 20 percent growth in attendance, didn’t look away, but still stared inquisi- us?,” ” But you can’t even understand what and Western music. It’s different, I get it, but saying, “We are perfectly happy, very content, and tively into my car, I rolled up my windows they’re saying,” “They sound weird,” “I Skrillex did a track with G-Dragon and Lee have been successful at this location; been here for embarrassed -- I was glad they were tinted. can’t take them seriously,” “They all look Chae-rin, or CL from 2NE1. On top of that, 43 years.” Of course, this scenario can be looked at the same,” and “They’re trying to be too Block B is having a showcase in Miami and And now, the University has support from from many different angles; for instance, much like America.” this year is the first opening of Kpop Con lawmakers in Tallahassee — $10 million granted the driver could have been looking at me, or Listening to K-pop has solidified my Miami 2014. by the Florida Legislation for the University’s Stra- might have been interested in my car, so on belief that a majority of people in the West are Give or take a year or two, I think Korean tegic Land Acquisition initiative — and a viable and so forth. closed- minded to things and even concepts pop music will be popular in the States. I’m new location only 10 minutes away from the current However, these scenarios in which atten- that they are unfamiliar with. People in not ashamed to say that I love K-pop and I Sweetwater site: Tropical Park. tion suddenly surrounded me each time my many parts of the East, Latin America and in shouldn’t be judged for it. I’m coming out Judging from the University’s behavior in light ringtone sung out EXO-K’s “Mama” or I various European countries openly listen to of my proverbial K-pop closet. Don’t be so of our new endorsement, it would seem that the turned Pandora on to my Korean Pop beats American music. quick to judge because before you know it, stones are all in place and the only thing left is for station, play over and over in my head. One In Germany, English isn’t a native you may be listening to it too. President Rosenberg to treat Hohenstein to a steak occurrence became two, two became three, language, yet, as someone with first hand dinner and shakes hands in good faith. and so forth until I couldn’t help but trace experience I know that when Germans listen As of press time, the Block B concert Throughout the negotiations, the University has back everyone’s curiosity to the second I to American music, they aren’t indiscrim- was held June 27 at the The Fillmore Miami found a sense of self-entitlement and arrogance. pressed play and the music started drum- inately judged and automatically labeled. Beach in the Jackie Gleason Theatre. The Vice President of External Relations Sandra Gonza- ming out creative beats or YouTube videos They don’t have to turn down the volume or Kpop Con Miami 2014 was held June 28 at lez-Levy even said to Herald reporters, “Fairs are pumped out ostentatious colors. roll up their windows. the Miami Convention Center. kind of dying out;” you know, in black and white, The first negative comments I received in I’ve found support for my love of Korean the fair industry is becoming obsolete and we’re response to K-pop was from my co-workers. pop in the form of small, select groups that [email protected] trying to educate the masses and reinvigorate the community, so give us what we need. This is an interesting way to try to sway fair- ground executives; some would even say starting fights and insulting the very people you’re trying Miami’s lifestyle and scene persuade wouldn’t be the best approach. In the case where the fair says “yes,” county voters will still need to give FIU the green-light makes the entire city look bad through a public referendum. After two polls were conducted — one through Bendixen & Amandi KRISTOPHER SAAD notoriously elitist and vain. favorite DJ. You hear the music with a faux Prada handbag who International, a communications consulting firm Contributing Writer Almost everyone there blaring from car stereos, on the refuses to consciously acknowl- that specializes in research methods, and one attempts to affect some kind of radio and on TV. It’s the music edge anyone who she perceives through the Office of External Relations — the A lot of people here in importance or social supremacy. people associate with Miami to be smaller than her; she’s the University is no closer to understanding how much Miami seem to think that life is culture. girl many guys will attempt to (or how little, according to the B&A International much like your typical Miami The lifestyle this mainstream seduce through plentiful free poll) public support they will receive. night club: nonstop dancing, The clubbing scene electronic dance music rein- drinks and engorged, self-cen- Provost Emirates Douglas Wartzok attributed superfluous drinking, booming in Miami is forces is a scene that embodies tered conversation. the difference in results to the phrasing of the poll loud music, strobe lights, show- notoriously and exudes glitz, glamour, This is what the clubbing Another question with an answer that’s still vague: boating and self-obsessed wealth and opulence. The scene and music sells to its fans. elitist and vain. How much will it cost to move the fair, and who is debauchery. To a certain extent, people, therefore, attempt to It spreads the ideas of money going to pay? The University was given $10 million some of these things do seem a reflect some of the characteris- and power as the most important by the Board of Governors during this past legisla- lot like real life, but it’s a life of tics of the music themselves. things in life. This is why main- tive session, but will the money have any impact? vapid and superficial existence. Money and power are king; You see it in music videos, stream electronic “club” music, The relocation estimate, according to This is the stereotypical even if people have neither, they promotional posters and at typical Miami dance clubs and SGC-MMC President Alexis Calatayud and the Miami club scene, the one pretend that they do. Many of aforementioned clubs. Imagine the people who seek to live University, is approximately $30-$50 million, shown in movies and on TV, the the people who are into the club- a guy rolling up in the rented out that lifestyle are inher- which would come out of FIU’s pocket and the state one which many people from bing scene in Miami are into limousine with a watch that ently bad for our reputation as legislature’s. However, the Miami Herald reports both here and abroad flock to in mainstream electronic dance is, or is made to look, more an emerging world-class city. that the relocation estimate is between $200 and downtown and on the beach. It’s music. expensive than a car, wearing Their preferences paint a picture $250 million, the fair’s estimate, and the cost would not enriching nor is it fun once Here, disc jockeys hit play a $20,000 suit, surrounded by of the kind of people they most be shared between FIU, Miami-Dade County and you see past the fog machines on iTunes and stand around fist- four bodyguards and inhuman likely are: self-centered, egotis- the State of Florida. and lazy drum machine beats. pumping and dancing to their swagger; note also the girls that tical, inconsiderate, self-serving The question of how and why these two estima- Do the math. Figure out obnoxiously repetitive beats crowd around him as he enters masses and it makes me sad. tions differ so much has also yet to be answered. how many real friends, genuine they’ve remixed without so attempting to win a spot at his I am disappointed this is the At the core of it all, despite the University’s lovers or life-altering experi- much as touching their consoles. highly coveted private table picture people imagine when poise, the fair is the only one who can OK the deal. ences you’ll get out of the scene. Yet the massive crowds at main- with bottle service. they think of Miami. A 99-year lease through 2040 gives the fair all of the I guarantee there won’t be a lot. stream clubs go wild and regu- Or think about the girl in power and the final say. The clubbing scene in Miami is larly pay hundreds to see their 12-inch, diamond studded heels [email protected]

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The Beacon – 4 fiusm.com Wednesday, July 2, 2014 Transformers comes in strong opening weekend COLUMNIST The fourth film in the Hasbro franchise, the whole picture. chewer, and fun as hell. His brand of character acting was “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” does The soundtrack music and sound are both good overall, more than welcomed in a film like this, especially with away with Shia LaBeouf, gives us Mark as are the voices of the Autobots and the general action the amount of comic relief he gives off (not to say Wahl- Wahlberg and features Nicola Peltz, that occurs. It may be a loud movie, but anyone going in berg or any of the other characters aren’t funny, because Jack Reynor, Stanley Tucci and Kelsey should expect that. they definitely are). Grammer as our fellow humans. One might say these films don’t have much of a story, The settings are nice, starting off in Texas, then Hasbro had Peter Cullen as Optimus but I think it’s worth talking about. “Age of Extinc- Chicago, all the way to China— the final battle taking Prime, John Goodman as Hound, John tion” has a man named Cade Yeager (Wahlberg), just place in Hong Kong. RAFAEL ABREU DiMaggio as Crosshairs and Ken Wata- wanting to invent something useful and make sure his I was incredibly impressed, not to mention wowed, nabe as Drift voicing the Autobots. daughter Tessa (Peltz) stays safe and healthy. Of course, by the gorgeous cinematography that would showcase a The film, directed by Michael Bay, features some good Optimus Prime is discovered and long story short, they’re lone Texas field, a Chicago cityscape, or, my personal cinematography, showing off spectacular action, destruc- on the run from scary men who want to destroy all the favorite, an explosion at a factory in Hong Kong; one tion, and of course, explosions— gorgeous explosions, I Transformers. particular shot that I really loved was the second-to-last might add. Headed by Harold Attinger (Grammer), these scary one that involves the sun. I also think the script for a film The action is easy to follow, but occasionally there men are generally ruthless as well as enjoyable to watch like this was strangely hilarious, slightly self-aware, and might be a moment where you’re not 100 percent sure as -- hammy performances help a film like this one. There’s easy enough to follow that I don’t need to wonder what to either what just happened or how something happened; also Joshua Joyce (Tucci), who has been working on is going on. thankfully, these moments — no more than five — are creating a matter out of what the Transformers are made For entertainment’s sake, “Age of Extinction” was few and far between. out of; a matter which allows him to make anything, exactly what I wanted and then some, a film that delivers Bay’s direction is top form here, featuring slow-mo- including man-made Transformers that are, in his view, the goods in action, comedy, spectacle, and enjoyment. tion, sweeping takes, and plenty of looking-up shots, better than the ones that came before them. almost a Bay trademark. There’s no doubt Bay calculates While I enjoyed the cast as a whole, Tucci was (as [email protected] his shots very well with only one bad/weird close-up in always) not only a highlight, but a scene stealer, scene Students assist Fabien University Muslims Cousteau in Mission 31 observe Ramadan AQUARIUS, PAGE 8 people moving on that,” said Zenone. CRISTINA GARCIA sunset. Their concern for the health of coral Staff Writer “Know it’s not just fasting of the stomach, reefs is not only because of the effects on Zenone said that a one point, the habitat’s but also of the mouth,” said Samma, “no the marine ecosystem, but also because of air conditioner stopped working properly to ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but don’t strike swearing or acting rash.” the benefits reefs provide to the environ- which led temperatures to rise up to 90 F. the harp or join the chorus just yet because Although it may sound hard, it’s not “It was like Miami on a hot July day,” we’re not talking about Christmas in July — supposed to be impossible for followers said Zenone. it’s Ramadan! to perform. According to ISNA, fasting is You go to the beach and you However, that did not stop the FIU Ramadan is a month of fasting observed obligatory for adult Muslims “except those students from continuing their expedition. see this beautiful, extensive by Muslims around the world. In fact, it is who are ill, travelling, pregnant, diabetic With a supportive and experienced crew, blue water, and you don’t when Prophet Muhammad first received or going through menstrual bleeding.” Zenone said that everything in the habitat is really think about what’s revelations of the Quran, therefore the Muslims who are able to fast, but have to really safe. going on beneath that water. month is considered the most sacred time of miss a few days during Ramadan for the “This stuff is more regulated than traffic the year by Muslims. previous reasons, are able to make up the in Miami,” he said. Andrew Shantz Since the holiday is based on the lunar days anytime before the following year’s Shantz said they almost had all the luxu- PhD calendar, it shifts every year. According to Ramadan. ries of home— running water, a hot shower, Candidate the Islamic Society of North America, the Muhammad Nasimul Ghani, a sopho- a microwave and even wireless internet. first day of Ramadan this year was Saturday, more in economics and international rela- During the mission, they sent out fake June 28. In other places, the fast started June tions, said fasting during the summer is model predators that imitate the behavior of 29 or June 30. easiest because he doesn’t have classes. ment as a whole. large predatory fish such as barracudas. Adnan Samma, a senior majoring in “At least Miami has rain and sometimes According to Shantz, coral reefs and their Zenone said the model predators allow economics and international relations, said a nice breeze; in Dubai, a small breeze is macro-built seawalls are a natural defense them to understand how herbivorous fish that debates surrounding when to start like a slap in the face because it’s more like against hurricanes. respond to predation and its effect on reefs. Ramadan have dated back a long time. a heatwave,” said Nasimul Ghani. “When we lose coral reefs, we start to According to NASA’s Earth Observa- “How do you tell if it’s Ramadan? It’s There are a few things Muslims and lose some of that coastal protection that tory, the Florida Keys have lost over 90% based on the new moon. Ramadan doesn’t non-Muslims joining the fast can do to help they offer,” said Shantz. “You go to the of living coral. Much of this loss is due to begin if the new moon has not been seen. If them cope with the demands of the month. beach and you see this beautiful, extensive man-made sources of pollution, such as it’s sighted June 27, then [fasting] begins the According to Nasimul Ghani, the biggest blue water, and you don’t really think about agricultural fertilizers and human waste. following day,” said Samma. thing is to practice patience and remind what’s going on beneath that water.” “It’s a reality that we’re going to have Once Ramadan begins, able healthy waste as humans, but there are better ways Muslims abstain from food, water, smoking SEE RAMADAN, PAGE 5 [email protected] to handle it and they do exist. It’s just getting and sexual intercourse from sunrise to Grooves and good vibes with Say Anything COLUMNIST On June 17, I the crowd was unfortunately having the show of his life. had the pleasure not into the first band up at the After a short set from You of attending a beginning. Blew It!, The So So Glos were concert at Revo- The audience only got moving up next to a semi-warmed up lution Live for once they played the pop-like audience. the band Say tune “Regional Dialect” which I wasn’t very familiar with Anything with was very fast paced and gave this band’s music, but I can opening acts everyone a reason to move. testify that their bass player was CLAUDIO ZELAYA You Blew It!, Unfortunately, the next song, one of the best I’ve seen in ages. The So So Glos, “Strong Island”, was very slow, If there was one instrument and The Front Bottoms. slowing the mood – the crowd that stuck out in this set, it was It was a packed house as the just stood there once again. definitely the bass. Alex Levine early show began with Orlan- One thing is for sure and had the charisma and skill that I do-natives, You Blew It!. I that is that through every song, Claudio Zelaya/The Beacon wouldn’t go as far as to say this the drummer with the amazing Front-man and lead singer of Say Anything, Max Bemis, gets SEE VIBES, PAGE 5 was an exceptional performance; mustache looked like he was personal with the crowd. fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Wednesday, July 2, 2014 5 Muslim students experience Ramadan differently RAMADAN, PAGE 4 the Democratic Republic of the Congo, said Canas said something that helped her fast yourself of the reasons behind the fast. celebrating Ramadan on-campus is a little was a good breakfast. “When you remind yourself why you’re different from home. In answer to the need for community and fasting, it makes your body understand “Back home I’m with family and Mom good food, the Muslim Students Associa- you’re doing something that’s worth it,” he wakes me up. Here, I have to cook stuff on When you remind yourself why tion and FIU Pakistani Student Association said. my own and celebrate it independently,” you’re fasting, it makes your are getting together to host the “Annual One The month of fasting is a time for spir- said Samma. “Back home it’s more joyous body understand you’re doing Dish Iftar,” where fasting students can get itual reflection and increased worship, to go to the mosque. Here, you don’t know something that’s worth it. together to pray and break the fast. according to ISNA. During the fast, Muslims many people.” The event is in the style of a potluck and turn away from worldly activities and focus For a successful Ramadan, Samma Muhammad Nasimul Ghani those attending are encouraged to bring one on God. In addition to cleansing the body recommends to wake up early and eat break- Sophomore dish. and the spirit from impurities, the fast helps fast, not just sleep past sunrise; to talk less Economics and International Relations According to the MSA at FIU’s Face- people empathize with those less fortunate, so one’s mouth doesn’t become dry; and book event page, it’s an opportunity “to those that regularly do not have something to avoid foods that are really oily or spicy learn the virtues of Ramadan and break our to eat or drink. because that could lead to stomach problems fast together as brothers and sisters.” “When you’re with people, friends and which would make your fast more difficult. The event is to be held on July 3, in family that are fasting as well, it’s easier. It Veronica Canas, an alumna of the Graham Center 305, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. makes you think about it less,” said Nasimul University, experienced something similar “Fasting was difficult because I wasn’t at For more information, please visit the MSA Ghani. “You’re not constantly reminded to Samma when she went to India on a study home and I wasn’t in control of when I was at FIU Facebook page. about it.” abroad program and found herself there eating,” she said, “but they were very acco- Samma, an international student from during Ramadan. modating— they even bought me dates.” [email protected] Revolution Live presented a memorable show VIBES, PAGE 4 ended with the members of You Blew It! joining them on songs fighting for best song of the night until they played stage which felt like the perfect way to end the last set of arguably the most recognizable tune in their arsenal, wish every bass player had today. the night... if the night were to end that early. “Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too.” This turned everyone nuts Short one member, The So So Glos were still able to After hours of jumping, getting pushed around, and as people were flying in the air, singing along, and just put on an enjoyable set with help from Brian Seller of the some instances of just standing there, the headlining band, set the tone of the night to an all-time high. next band up, The Front Bottoms. Say Anything, finally hit the stage. The crowd roared After that, the band left the stage while the audience For the first few minutes of The Front Bottoms set, I as soon as the lights started flashing and Say Anything chanted for an encore. felt as if they were the headlining band as opposed to Say jumped into their vast catalog of songs. The band’s vocalist, Max Bemis came back out by Anything. From the start of their set, you could barely “Six Six Six” was one of the most enjoyable portions himself to serenade everyone with a couple acoustic hear Brian Seller sing as the fans were singing along even of the set that set the mood for a phenomenal closing songs before being joined by his band. The night came louder. act. Like every other act that night, Reed Murray, the to an end with another fast paced jam to send everyone The fans moved to every side of the floor as the tradi- drummer, was playing what seemed like the best show home. The concert had some of the most exceptional tional mosh pits opened up. I won’t say I knew the names of his life. musicians I’ve seen in a while. of every song, but they proved they could wake the audi- The pace rarely slowed down as Say Anything let it ence up with a medley of groovy songs. be known they were there to make everyone sweat. The [email protected] The popular single, “Au Revoir,” sent the venue mosh pit opened up once again to songs like “She Won’t shaking as the perfect sing along went underway. The set Follow You” and “Do Better.” “Do Better” was one of the BadBadNotGood’s new USA: ICH GEBE AUF album keeps traditional jazz elements alive COLUMNIST Contemporary jazz “III,” comes a more traditional jazz albums, those which sound -- a surprise when compared to extend their influence their earlier works. BBNG’s first two outside the jazz commu- albums were defined by a list of impres- nity, are a dime a dozen. sive covers including a classic rendition Jazz was big in the early of “The World Is Yours” by Nas and a few 20th century and it has tracks by Odd Future. DAVID SANABRIA lost support due to the This album presents the band’s new genre’s shift towards direction, one heavily influenced by the eclectic rock and avant- jazz masters who preceded them. garde music. The genre has not seen Gone are the hip-hop covers in favor mass public support since the post-bop of something that makes more sense and jazz-fusion glory days. According to when considering their classically trained “Music & Culture,” jazz music sales now background. account for less than three percent of sales The album opener “Triangle” is the figures. standout here, with piano and percussion Maria Lorenzino/The Beacon Students gathered at GC to watch Germany defeat the US National Team in the World Cup game of Thursday, June 26. This album presents the band’s new direction, one heavily influenced by the jazz masters who soothing saxophone and quick drums in Coltrane and Bill Evans. preceded them. the style of modal jazz. “Kaleidoscope” BadBadNotGood are not experts on plays like a smooth jazz track and develops their respective instruments as the greats. into a dazzling, orchestral piece after the That does not matter so much due to implementation of a hip-hop beat. their forward thinking and ear for great An “organ,” which derives its sound rhythms. Jazz was big in the early 20th century rhythms reminiscent of some of the early from a programmed synthesizer, appears The incorporation of electronic instru- and it has lost support due to the genre’s ‘60s jazz classics. on the track “Since You Asked Kindly.” ments with jazz is not a new idea, but it is shift towards eclectic rock and avant- What immediately differentiates the This song is one of the album’s highlights, done in a way that Bill Evans may have garde music. The genre has not seen mass track from their influences includes the blending the old and the new better than attempted if he had these instruments at public support since the post-bop and incorporation of synthesizer and hip-hop any other song. his disposition. jazz-fusion glory days. beats. Instrumentally, this album pales in With BadBadNotGood’s new album, “Confessions” immerses the listener in comparison to great works by John [email protected] Contact Us Rhys Williams Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 6 fiusm.com Wednesday, July 2, 2014

BASEBALL FIU second baseman shares travel insights

JUNETTE REYES and states, such as in Hatties- In regards to his fellow which he was the leading Editor-in-Chief burg, Mississippi where the teammates and prepping the player on the team. As an team played in the Confer- team before each game, Rios infielder on the team, Rios has Baseball is nearing the end ence USA tournament. said he enjoys being the one also made 47 starts at short- of its season and the rest of the Despite the opportunity to lift their spirits. stop and 11 starts at first base. games appear to be keeping to visit these places, the team “I’m kind of like the guy Before entering FIU, the boys away from home for rarely gets a chance to explore that tries to pump up the team. Rios played at Osceola High quite some time. the area. I put the music on really loud School in Osceola, Fla. and Second baseman Edwin “Not really,” Rios said. and just start dancing around was named the MVP of his Rios is no stranger to away “Well, we go to the mall in to see if anyone gets pumped team and all-county, having games in his sophomore year the mornings.[Head] Coach up. And when it’s time to go, hit .400 with four home runs as a sports management major [Turtle Thomas] likes us to just thank God for giving me and 30 RBI. at FIU and is always grateful wake up early, so we go to the another chance to play the Rios takes the game to be back home. mall, walk around and go eat. game and get at it,” Rios said. seriously even during the “It feels real great. I mean So yeah, we kind of see the The game itself is clearly off-season. we’re excited to be back malls, but nothing else.” important to Rios, and his “When the off-season home. It’s Miami weather. It’s This does not stop Rios record on fiusports.com comes, it’s summer ball and hot but we love it, we’re used and his teammates from shows that he plays hard for you just keep working out. to it. We’re just glad to be having their own bit of fun, the love of the game. Baseball is a year round sport, Maria Lorenzino/The Beacon back home and sleep in your though. During his freshman year so there are really no breaks. Junior second baseman Edwin Rios is one of the leaders bed,” Rios said. “This past weekend, at FIU, the National Colle- You always just have to work already for this Panthers team and will be relied on heavily On the topic of his bed, everyone decided to get those giate Baseball Writers Associ- hard and just gotta keep in the coming season with the departure of catcher Aramis Rios said that is what lets him little PS Vitas. I decided to get ation named Rios a “Second- getting better,” Rios said. Garcia to the MLB. know he is back home when one and then my mother said Team Freshman All-Amer- Getting better at the game returning from an away game. it was too expensive. So I had ican,” having led the team is ultimately one of the things to push forward and improve want to keep that track. We hit “Your bed, there’s nothing to sell it and give it back. It with a .332 batting average, that push Rios and the team. as a player. a little bump in the road but like your own bed and was kind of sad, but whatever 52 RBI, nine home runs and A seven-game winning streak “I feel good about winning you just have to keep going. sleeping in it. Just the bed, I I got the money back. Now I 20 doubles. was recently broken against the series but we wanted that It’s tough but you have to look love my bed,” Rios said. can use the money to eat and, His career as a freshman University of South Florida sweep. It was important to past it and just get ready,” Several matchups against you know, more important on the team totaled up to in the third and final game of us. We’re going in good ways Rios said. opposing teams have Rios and stuff than a PlayStation,” Rios 24 multi-hit games and 15 the series, but he does not let right now. We’re winning a the team visiting various cities said. multi-RBI games, both of that stop him from continuing lot of ball games and we just [email protected]

COLUMN INCUMBENT IN COMPETITION Lone senior Boha gone, but new talent coming in COLUMNIST This recent Giulietta Boha’s Panther reign. better set up doubles matches with season had the The only senior had the best more strategic duos. The 2013- Panther’s tennis record of 25-4 in singles and 15-2 2014 season was a team of six just team drop out of in doubles. Her record and team able to fit in all six positions. the 2014 Confer- dedication implicate what sort of With the possibility of having ence USA tour- loss the Panthers have to endure the five undergraduates return nament in the through. along with the new Panthers, second round Testing the water for the new players won’t have to play JAHREL FRANCIS to the Southern conference was not taken for through injury as the last year. Mississippi granted. Carlotta Orlando and There is also a lot less chance Golden Eagles. The Eagles Boha alike earned All-Conference of injury and exhaustion allowing received their 4-2 victory to the USA honors. different rotations in practice, Panthers to go on to lose in the Orlando concluded her soph- resulting in higher develop- quarter finals to No. 3 seed North omore year with receiving her ment in skills and well rounded Texas. Second-Team All-C-USA honors experience. With the end of the tourna- selection while Boha received Head Coach Katarina Petrovic ment, it indicated the end of Third-Team All-C-USA honors announced the signing of Nerma selection. Caluk, Andrea Lazaro and Monika Orlando’s longest win streak Stanikova to National Letters of of 6 straight matches, to end Intent. the season, included her unde- Caluk of Bosnia and Herze- feated 3-0 record in the C-USA govina was a top four finalist in Tournament. This ending season a series of competitions under Beacon File Photo concludes her second for the World Tennis Association and Panthers and is returning for next International Tennis Federation. Junior quarterback E.J. Hilliard is the only quarterback with collegiate year. Lazaro of Barcelona, Spain earned playing experience on the Panthers roster. He will compete with Competition in the next a series of singles and doubles freshmen Alex McGough and Bud Martin for the starting position. year will be without her stron- championship titles under WTA gest teammate Boha and three and ITF. Stanikova of Trencin, incoming true freshmen players. Slovakia also found experience in the top-25 as Rice University pean players the Panthers have Orlando may have to be called in a series of competitions as a landed spot No. 12. the potential to serve up fresh and into a leadership position and step finalist for WTA and ITF. New talent and experienced improved results. Jahrel Francis/ Beacon File up to lead the team to be a tough News came out on June 2 that Panthers will come under Petrovic Giulietta Boha was the only senior team and contend throughout the the recruiting class for Petrovic to a hopeful season. They all Rhys Williams contributed to roster for the Panthers last season. C-USA tournament. With three was ranked No. 17 in the nation will be together for the start of this article. The team will be without a senior incoming players that may fill by tennisrecruiting.net. FIU is one program of the fall semester. for the 2014-2015 season. the team roster and have some to of two Conference USA schools Continuing the trend of Euro- [email protected] fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Wednesday, July 2, 2014 7

FEATURE FIU hosts inaugural celebrity softball game

PATRICK CHALVIRE to using sports and education to brothers, we’re together every day Asst. Sports Director encourage middle and high school so it’s good to see them out here and students to lead positive lives. having fun,” Wilson said. The FIU Baseball Stadium Wilson has faced adversity since Several local celebrities were played host to the first annual his time at Montana University. also invited to the event, including Jimmy Wilson’s Celebrity Softball Before his senior year with the Griz- FIU alum and WSVN-7 Sports Charity Game, June 14, to benefit zlies, he was arrested for shooting Reporter Donovan Campbell. the Above .500 Foundation. his aunt’s boyfriend to death during “Anytime you get a chance to Wilson teamed up with the foun- an argument back in June of 2007. come back to FIU for anything, I’m dation and came up with the idea of Once Wilson was acquitted in always honored and blessed and a softball event as a new way to give 2009, he faced what seemed to this is my alumni,” Campbell said. back to the community. be another ending to his football “Anytime you can do a charity “I wanted to put one on, some- career. In August of 2010, Wilson Maria Lorenzino/The Beacon event it’s great and when you get a thing that will help the kids,” was accused of biting a woman’s leg Junior second baseman Edwin Rios (left) is one of the leaders already chance to get invited as a reporter Wilson said. while they were in a car with friends for this Panthers team and will be relied on heavily in the coming sea- to come and play with them, the He is a four-year safety with the after a night out. He pleaded guilty son with the departure of catcher Aramis Garcia to the MLB. Dolphins, a team you cover, that’s Miami Dolphins. to disorderly conduct, a downgrade always a great feeling,” Campbell The afternoon included meet and from misdemeanor assault and was “To be able to bring some profes- was joined by family and several added. “I think I was one of two greets with players, a Home Run suspended for one game. sionals to these schools and let them teammates, including Mike media members to be invited so you Derby competition and the softball Despite all the negativity that see professionals that been through Pouncey, Brent Grimes, Lamar gotta feel honored and blessed to be game. Teams were split between has occurred in his life, Wilson has similar situations as them,” Wilson Miller, Jamar Taylor, Olivier a part of that.” Teal and White, with the Teal team taken his role as a NFL player and said. “Whether it be the circum- Vernon, Dion Jordan, Reshad Jones, winning 7-6. has used his life lessons to educate stance or whatever, kids don’t make Jason Fox, Koa Misi and others. [email protected] Above .500 Foundation is a the youth on being smart and it to their full potential.” “I’m just glad I got the support non-profit organization dedicated sticking to their goals. For the inaugural event, Wilson of my teammates, they’re like my COLUMN CLUB FEATURE A look into the 2014 FIU Water Polo Club World Cup from Brazil is making a big splash COLUMNIST From trading stickers to Throughout, there was a bombardment of JAMES PROFETTO and said that the club is never see myself as unpredictable.” watching the games live, prideful Brazilian chants and creative obscen- Contributing Writer “intimidating.” On land, these athletes soccer fans at FIU and around ities directed towards the players and referees, All of the universities that dedicate their time to school. the world are witnessing the telling them to put certain things in certain A University of Florida compete on a club level are a The club brings its determined culture of a truly global sport places. opponent towered over Andy part of the Collegiate Water attitude into the classroom, in action. When the game turned to penalty kicks, the Rodriguez, Sept. 14, kicking Polo Association. Competitors but without the kicking and A few years ago in 2003, emotions only heightened. Grown men turned and punching him in the include University of Miami, yelling. REBECCA CHARUR FIFA appointed Brazil to away from the field, unable to bear the suspense, water, but Rodriguez locked Florida Atlantic University “Right now, I’m working once again host the FIFA while others bent to the floor. into the match mentally, and Florida State University, on getting my real estate World Cup and all the pride and culture that fending off blow after blow each with a unique strategy. license,” Weller said. accompanies it. for 32 minutes. During the “You get teams like FSU, At one point, Rodriguez Today, hundreds of thousands of people, post-match handshake, Rodri- who will try to swim on you. said his team was “full of including myself, have traveled to the region guez’s opponent didn’t return Then, you get UM, who will scholar-athletes.” in the hopes of experiencing this unique the gesture. try to tire you out,” Weller Opportunities after college atmosphere. “He didn’t shake my hand said. for water polo players are The Brazilians are a proud people with their and I thought, ‘Wow, it must Although the odds are tough. Intramural athletes take national flag hanging at every corner. Even in suck to know that a kid my against a club that doesn’t their career path in their field passing the poorest of neighborhoods one could height, my size, is giving have a large roster, the of study, but Weller says there look down the smaller streets and see a flurry you trouble,’” said the junior Panthers managed to finish are chances for those who of green and yellow banners hanging from biology and psychology in a two-way tie with FSU want to continue sharpening building to building. major. for second place. Both teams their craft. It seems as if the different neighborhoods The second-year player, went 6-2 in conference play “There are overseas clubs of Brazil have at least momentarily buried their who covers both offense and and 8-3 overall. where athletes can play, but struggles to celebrate the sport and their country. defense, brought the Panthers’ Unfortunately, the Panthers none of that is guaranteed,” This pride was displayed in the first game of Photo Courtesy of Marcello Casal, via Wikimedia Commons character and focus to that fell to the Hurricanes in the Weller said. the knockout rounds against Chile. It only took Brazilian fans can be seen cheering their match — a team short-handed tournament. Rodriguez himself is one game to restore a complete assurance (if national team at the 2010 World Cup that but full of heart. The departure of Carol considering an open team after they even needed any) that they could raise the took place in South Africa. Founded in 2008 by Vaughan leaves the coach spot graduation. golden trophy at the end of the tournament. alumnus Chris Arias, the unfilled; Weller has assumed In the meantime, Weller One of the first things I noticed upon arriving It was later reported that even a 69-year-old FIU Water Polo Club attracts the responsibilities. and his team concentrate on to the match was the stadium itself. The stadium Brazilian died of heart failure while watching players who are looking for Twenty-year-old Rodri- the training ahead, which did not match the photo on my World Cup app; the penalty shootout in a bar nearby. a competitive edge in their guez finished his first season, takes place from August to in fact, the exterior appeared somewhat bare and Neymar Jr. himself spent the majority of the everyday lives. Up to a dozen but has seven years of water September. incomplete. shootout bent on his knees in prayer. students can fill a roster, but polo experience. He’s only With a smirk Weller Rumors had circulated of unfinished After making the final penalty kick for the Panthers do not have the 5 feet 6 inches tall, but that jokingly said “There’s an old stadiums but I had expected it to be less notice- Brazil and Gonzalo Jara’s failed attempt, the luxury of a full team. This club doesn’t stop him. Rodriguez saying by some Latin philos- able. Still, this did not affect the liveliness and mostly Brazilian crowd exploded in celebration. accepts anyone willing to play, sums up the club’s controlled, opher that says, ‘Don’t start emotion within the stadium. Beer and men were being thrown around as the amateurs and veterans alike. ruthless attitude. none if you don’t want none.” The game was played and watched with a relieved players hugged their fellow teammates. Edward Weller, senior “Size isn’t a factor. level of emotion that remains unparalleled to economics major and team Everyone is the same height in [email protected] anything I have ever seen. [email protected] captain, invites anyone to play the water,” Rodriguez said. “I Contact Us Rebeca Piccardo News Director [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Wednesday, July 2, 2014 A fiusm.com B Student aquanauts lived underwater for 17 days CAMILA FERNANDEZ ogist, and I followed that, and here I am,” said Asst. News Director Zenone in an webcam interview with Student Media while stationed at Aquarius. Six miles off the coast of Key Largo, On the other hand, Shantz, a doctoral University students Adam Zenone and student, said he had never imagined that he Andrew Shantz spent 17 days living in the would choose this career path until he started Aquarius Reef Base, the world’s only opera- scuba diving a couple of years ago. tional underwater research habitat. “I started diving and said, ‘This is awesome They participated in a 31-day mission and I want to keep doing this and see where it led by ocean explorer and filmmaker Fabien takes me’,” he said. Cousteau, grandson of oceanographer Jacques Shantz, who was stationed in Aquarius last Cousteau. November, said that becoming an aquanaut at From June 1 to June 17, the students the reef base was on his list for things to do studied how predators affect the behavior of in life. reef fishes by using model predators and high During night dives, the term ‘aquanaut’ resolution imaging sonars. truly takes meaning for Shantz, since he said it They also accessed the impact of nitrogen feels like he is in space. and phosphorus pollution from fertilizers and “It’s the most cool, surreal feeling in the sewage outfalls on, for example, coral reefs. world to see this underwater space capsule- The pollution stimulates the growth of harmful looking habitat all lit up in the middle of the algae on the corals. night,” he said. “ It’s amazing.” To study these figures under sea was a Like in any missions, sometimes things go dream-come-true for both scientists. awry, like an air conditioner malfunction. Photo courtesy of Andrew Shantz Zenone, a graduate student, said he has Andrew Shantz, a PhD candidate, descended into the Aquarius Reef Base, off the coast of Key Largo, for a second time this June. The first time he lived in the underwater always loved the ocean since he was a child. SEE AQUARIUS, PAGE 4 “I knew that I wanted to be a marine biol- laboratory was last November, with a group of FIU student researchers. Multiple BBC council Online registration for appointments pending kayak and paddleboard

ALEXI CARDONA If this week’s meeting updating the constitution. The Staff Writer reaches quorum, the council council cannot update the events comes at a cost will appoint a new comptroller, constitution until they have SOFIA GALIANO $3, they decided some would But Sapienza said although The Biscayne Bay Campus’ who will assist in overseeing senators representing students Staff Writer still bail on their reservations the online registration is an Student Government Council the SGC-BBC’s finances, a in each college. for that amount. improvement, he said in a has four appointments pending senator for the School of Jour- Senators are needed to Water recreation enthusi- Bardawil also said because Facebook message that the for new members. nalism and Mass Communica- represent the schools of jour- asts now have a reliable way to the Rec Center is operating on new system is “subject to Both the senate meeting tions, a marketing coordinator nalism, hospitality manage- enroll for kayaking and paddle- the same base budget as they similar waste and frustration on June 23 and the general and an International Student ment, education, arts and boarding after the Biscayne were three years ago, student with the old system.” meeting on June 25 did not Services coordinator. sciences, nursing and health Bay Campus Recreation fees will provide funding for “Already sold out!?,” reach quorum. The council SGC-BBC’s main goal for services and the Broward Pines Center introduced online regis- new life jackets, paddles, main- wrote Melany Magrone on could not conduct formal meet- the summer is to fill all senate Center. tration last month. tenance and the online registra- a Rec Center Facebook post ings, discuss the day’s agenda positions so they can discuss On April 29, the BBC Rec tion service. advertising the next Kayak or appoint new members. and pass legislation and start [email protected] Center announced, due to the “I don’t mind paying the After Dark, which Torrey said growing success of Adventure $5 because I know it would is the most popular event. X programs which include day save me the $20 in gas,” said Torrey said because the and night kayak and paddle- Sapienza. night kayaking event on May More shuttle times for boarding events, participants He said he participated in 15 was cancelled due to a must register online at Active. Kayak After Dark after making tornado warning and flood com prior to attending— several attempts, but the hassle advisory, several students Summer B, now with Wi-Fi ditching the old first-come, of enrolling on a first-come, rescheduled for the following first-serve enrollment. first-serve basis discouraged trip on June 19. REBECA PICCARDO which seats 55 passengers, Although the new system him from attending future But not only is the next News Director will be at 6:30 p.m. GPE Schedule Change: saves students like Christopher events. nighttime kayaking event fully After that, the CATS Smaller Internal CATS Sapienza, a senior economics When the Rec Center booked, so are both trips of the The Department of shuttle, which are usually shuttle to BBC start major, a commute from posted on social media that next Kayak Day on the Bay on Parking and Transportation used to take students to Monday, June 30 until Broward County and hours of reservations will be available, May 24 and all three trips of recently announced shuttle and from the Engineering Friday, August 1. waiting in line without being they received over a dozen Panther Paddle on June 7. service updates for Summer Campus, will service the guaranteed a seat, registering “likes” and several friend tags The only event still B, which will offer students route to BBC at night. Departs from BBC online comes at a cost. between their Instagram and accepting participants is the more opportunities to “The routes scheduled /Arrives at MMC Students have been able Facebook page. night paddleboarding event on commute between Modesto from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. 7 p.m. /8 p.m. to kayak and paddleboard for Both Bardawil and Recre- June 12. A. Maidique Campus and will be covered by FIU’s 8 p.m. /9 p.m. free since the Rec Center first ation Administrator and Bardawil said the depart- Biscayne Bay Campus. very own 25-passenger 8:30 p.m. /9:30 p.m. offered daytime kayaking trips Adventure X Programs ment requested special funding Beginning on Monday, CATS shuttle,” Stokes said 9 p.m. /10 p.m. six years ago, but now students Specialist Jonathan Torrey said to purchase eight more kayaks June 30, the department has in an e-mail. 10 p.m. /11 p.m. have to pay $5 each time they students have responded favor- this past year, which would 10:30 p.m. /11:30 p.m. added two additional depar- These shuttles are now register. ably since online registration allow 16 more participants per ture times to the summer equipped with Wi-Fi. “We don’t want to charge,” was implemented earlier this trip, but the funding was not shuttle schedule, which ends The pickup and drop off Departs from MMC said Elie Bardawil, director of month. granted. on August 1. stop for MMC is in Lot 3, /Arrives at BBC Campus Recreation at BBC. However, participants must He said the Rec Center will Also, smaller internal next to the Gold Parking 7 p.m. /8 p.m. According to Bardawil, the now scramble to register online request special funding again 7:30 p.m. /8:30 p.m. buses will be servicing Garage. The pickup and fee is so students can secure or be left ashore. during the next budget cycle. 8 p.m. /9 p.m. the route, according to drop off stop for BBC is 9 p.m. /10 p.m. their seats and confirm they Torrey said registration for Instead of buying more Travis Stokes, events coor- located in front of AC1 9:30 p.m. /10:30 p.m. will attend. each Adventure X program kayaks, Sapienza suggested dinator of Parking and Building. 10 p.m. /11 p.m. He said pre-registering opens up the day after an event, they offer more trips. Torrey Transportation. without a fee resulted in giving participants up to a said the Rec Center plans to do In the new schedule, the -rebeca.piccardo@fiusm. For more updates visit frequent no-shows in the past, month in advance to secure both. last route covered by the com https://parking.fiu.edu and while the department their seat and three chances to Golden Panther Express, considered charging students reschedule their reservations. [email protected]