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Jackson Wolek looking at the stadium, when Staff Writer they were announcing my name I cried again and the fans When T.Y. Hilton chose to mean so much to me I just love stay one more year at FIU, he playing here and I wish I had made a promise. The senior another year,” Hilton said. made a pact between himself Despite being senior night, and head coach Mario Cris- Cristobal decided to give the tobal. He said that the promise start to redshirt freshman Jake would not be revealed until Medlock at quarterback over later in the year. senior Wesley Carroll. Carroll As the tenth annual Shula had thrown an interception in Bowl came to a close at each of his last four games. Alfonso Field for Hilton’s last “We hadn’t done real well ever home game as a Panther, offensively that last couple he shared what the secret was– weeks, and the games that we win the Shula bowl. hadn’t won is not any indica- The Shula Bowl trophy tion that out quarterback was resides at FIU for the first offi- responsible for those losses,” cial time in the rivalry between said Cristobal. “We just felt the Panthers and FAU Owls in like we needed some kind of the decisive 41-7 win, and also spark, particularly what he the last time Hilton will play a could do with his legs. You home game. saw what he could do on those Kristi Camara/The Beacon “I cried about four times. Players celebrate with the Shula Bowl trophy after their 41-7 win over the Owls of Florida Atlantic, their first in six years. I cried before I walked in just FOOTBALL, page 3 Academic Affairs University introduces mini-term courses for students

Lauren Rovira hours. same.” “This winter term is primarily meant to Staff Writer “Prior to our designating the times for these Jeffrey Gonzalez, associate vice president of increase graduation rate,” Wartzok explained, courses, we asked students to submit a survey Planning and Institutional Effectiveness in the “there are certain courses that students need For the first time in its history, the Univer- regarding whether or not they would like to University’s division of Academic Affairs, said that fill up quickly, and it poses a problem. This sity is offering students a winter mini-term to take these courses and at what time they thought by the morning of the second day enrollment will give students the opportunity to move more students. would be best to take them,” said University was open for the winter mini-term, 200 students quickly.” The intensive program is 13 days long, Provost Douglas Wartzok. had already signed up. The winter courses are available to all making it shorter than the half summer terms. Out of 1,500 students, approximately 1,000 “Students are interested,” he said, “that’s students enrolled in a degree-seeking, under- Students, who apply to take a course during this students said ‘yes’ and would take up the oppor- good.” graduate program who possess at least a 2.5 GPA term, will be in school Monday through Friday tunity if presented. Moreover, students identified 9:30 a.m. to at the beginning of fall. from Dec. 14 through Jan 5, 2012, with the “I’m excited because I’ve wanted to take 12 p.m. as the best morning time, 1 p.m. to 4:30 “We started discussing this late summer, exception of the days the University closes for courses that I can’t seem to fit during the Spring p.m. in the later afternoon as the second best time and we talked to the deans so they could ask the holidays. or Fall semesters,” said Claudia Vega, sophomore and midday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. after that. There their faculty about what courses they felt would Students are only allowed to choose one of sociology and anthropology major. “Summer is will be seven, five and three courses taught in the fit into this condensed time frame,” explained the 15 courses being offered during this term. a great opportunity to catch up, take some elec- aforementioned time slots, respectively. Wartzok. “This is a trial; it’s not part of any The courses are available in one of three time tives and explore other interests. I see this new Besides these courses there will be 11 more slots and run for approximately three and a half winter session as another opportunity to do the offered online. MINI-TERM, page 2 Board of Governors sets goals for 12th university

Philippe Buteau 3 vote during their Nov. 9 to 10 was graduating so many anthro- Polytechnic will implement the STEM fields and appropriate disci- News Director meeting which took place at Florida pology majors. programs identified in Phase I of the pline-specific accreditation shall be Atlantic University. Governor “Is it a vital interest of the state to Business Plan upon approval of the sought. The State University System Stanley Marshall is not present for the have more anthropologists?” Scott programs by the Southern Association Polytechnic must attain a Board of Governors has a set a series November Board meetings. said. “I don’t think so.” of Colleges and Schools, according to minimum full-time enrollment of of goals that, if achieved, could lead USF Polytechnic is a math and The decision, however, isn’t a press release from the State Univer- 1, 244 as calculated in the Business to the University of South Florida’s science-focused branch of USF guaranteed for USF and its satellite sity System. Plan, with a minimum 50 percent of Polytechnic Campus becoming the located in Lakeland, Fla. about 40 campus. USF Polytechnic has several USF Polytechnics’s benchmarks, that FTE in STEM and 20 percent in 12th university in the state system. minutes away from USF’s main benchmarks it must meet before it can which could take at least five years to STEM-related programs. The BoG, the 17 member body campus in Tampa. The BoG’s return to the BoG for final approval to achieve, are as follows: The following facilities and which oversees the current 11 state approval came not too long after be the 12th state university. Highest priority for program infrastructure shall be in place – universities, gave the approval after comments from Gov. Rick Scott in Among those benchmarks, after development and implementation a four-hour discussion in a 13 to which he questioned why the state separate accreditation is achieved, shall be focused on programs in SUS, page 2

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Professor Profile News Flash LOCAL Lehtinen gives first-hand look at war Florida forgave $110.5M in taxes, fines in FY11 LaEbony Livingston During the Vietnam War, Staff Writer Lehtinen worked his way up For the second year in a row, Florida is giving up to first lieutenant in the U.S. on collecting more than $100 million in taxes, fees and Sometimes the most qual- Army. Lehtinen had to retire fines owed the state. ified person to teach a history from the Army when he was Last year Florida wrote off more than $109 million class about the Vietnam War is injured in action and retired as uncollectable. But new data collected by a state someone who was there. with a Purple Heart. agency shows that the state forgave $110.5 million native Dexter Lehtinen sustained injuries for the fiscal year that ended June 30 despite a budget Lehtinen has been an adjunct to his face and his discharge shortfall. professor at the University from the army did not deter A large portion written off by state officials was since 1982. His vast career him. Instead, they became unpaid taxes, including sales taxes, corporate income gives students real access to his reasoning for entering the taxes and unemployment taxes owed by businesses. what they have only read in teaching profession. But this year the state also closed the books on $27.5 books. “I got shot in a war. I million owed to the Department of Juvenile Justice. After studying at University couldn’t see well enough to An agency spokesman said the money was owed by of Miami, Columbia Univer- fly. When that happened I parents who had children in state supervision. Courts sity and Stanford University, had enough education to do order parents to pay the fines, but the state must forgive Lehtinen obtained degrees something else. I came away the debt if it is not paid within four years. in political science and busi- from the army with the belief ness administration as well as that the more a person knows WORLD a Juris Doctorate. Throughout about history the better,” said Venezuelan police free major leaguer Wilson those years he has been a Lehtinen. Ramos United States attorney, Florida His favorite part about State senator and Vietnam War teaching is the students. The kidnapping of Washington Nationals catcher veteran. “Students that are interested Wilson Ramos ended after two days when Ven- During fall 2011 he is in the subject keep me around,” ezuelan police commandos swooped in to rescue teaching a history class called he said. him in a flurry of gunfire and arrested five alleged United States and Vietnam in The students feel the same abductors. the Cold War, a course that way. Ramos said he was happy and thankful to be alive, “explains the cultural differ- “He makes the class inter- Alexia Escalante/The Beacon and that the final moments had been hair-raising as ences between the U.S. and esting. We learn the true story Vietnam veteran Dexter Lehtinen teaches American history. police and the kidnappers exchanged heavy fire in the Vietnam and examines how of the Vietnam War. Vietnam remote mountainous area where he was being held. and why they got involved in War is not the war of pop who took a constitutional law look and process information He thanked the police and National Guard com- Vietnam and ended up fighting culture, he shows us that,” said class with Lehtinen. in different contexts. mandos who rescued him, saying “the boys did a a major war in southeast Asia.” senior Aquiles Consugra, a He continues having an “It is a tool for thinking,” he great job.” Along with Professor history major. impact on his students. said. “Students should be able Ramos, 24, had not been seen or heard from since Anthony Atwood, a doctoral Lehtinen’s long history with “You can’t understand to look at history and imagine he was seized at gunpoint outside his home Wednes- candidate who is working on the University has allowed him Vietnam unless you know the what it was like back then and day night and escorted away in an SUV. his dissertation on World War to see the impact his teaching facts and the context. We pay now.” II, the two hope to provide a has had on his students. more attention to the atrocities The only conflicting aspect – Compiled by Melissa Caceres unique experience and perspec- His wife, U.S. Congress- and My Lai Massacre,” said about the job for him is the tive for their students. woman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Lehtinen. “If this class learns time restraint. “Professor Lehtinen has a is a University alumna who anything it is that people have “My wife Ileana would like great insight. He was there. We recently paid a visit to the it worse.” me in Washington more.” CORRECTIONS get a whole picture of the Cold University on Oct. 28. Lehtinen continues to grow As long as he is able to, War,” said Ethan Thomas, a His former student includes and learn with his classes. He Lehtinen plans to continue In Vol. 23, Issue 39 of The Beacon, the article titled senior history major. Representative David Rivera wants his students to be able to being a professor. “Panthers win SBC tourney” in the Sports section, the Denver Patriots are actually the Denver Pioneers. In Vol. 23, Issue 40 of The Beacon, the bottom right photo of the article titled “‘Rock Band’, ‘Just Dance’ New winter term to last only 13 days among activities at event” in the At the Bay section, now. What you cover, and what you expect ties that had classes during a winter term,” Richard Currie’s name was spelled incorrectly. MINI-TERM, page 1 students to read has to change.” said Wartzok. “We haven’t heard that any The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Call our teaching contract. We asked faculty to The short term will also affect how of the schools were going to discontinue MMC office at 305-348-2709 or BBC at 305-919- volunteer courses needed for students’ professors assess students. the program,” he explained, “but we did 4722. degree programs.” “We can’t give the students two exams find that some focused on condensed study Astrid Arraras, professor and advisor and a paper as is custom in a 13 day span,” abroad. If this works out this year, we are for the International Relations department, Arraras said. looking at possibly trying that next year.” will teach during the winter term. Besides the College of Business that “This is a great opportunity for students completely opted out of the program due to to take classes, especially those that are an inability of finding willing faculty, most Winter term EDITORIAL BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION in high demand,” Arraras said. “But it’s of the other colleges are participating. 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Kristi Camara are appropriated by student government. either directly or where and its operations, working in While growth is no doubt in support and oversight required feasible through a shared collaboration with the appro- our future, today we provided to ensure the success of the services model – financial aid, priate boards, on a semi- a set of reasonable bench- University.” Contact Us Joel Delgado Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 3 www.fiusm.com Monday, November 14, 2011 women’s soccer Knights shut down Panthers in NCAA Tournament

Anthony guivas of intensity. But soon enough, UCF This was also seen on the stat sheet, shut as quickly as it opened, which team. Staff Writer outplayed and easily outmatched the with UCF outshooting FIU 9-2 in the lead to UCF nailing the final nail into Not only did the Golden Panthers Golden Panthers. first half. FIU’s season in the 77th minute. prove to the rest of the SBC confer- With the Panthers entering the The first half saw the Knights Then the second half came “They controlled the game. We did ence that they are the team to beat, but NCAA tournament for the first time controlling the tempo of the game, around and FIU hoped to change the enough to stay in it, but once they got have also for the first time in school in 18 years, the current SBC cham- constantly applying pressure on the momentum of the game in their favor, the second goal it pretty much put it history have three consecutive 10 win pions hoped to knock out UCF in the Panther defense. And similar to the but it was just not in the cards as UCF to bed,” head coach Thomas Chest- seasons. first round. second half against WKU in the SBC continued to control the game. nutt said. The game concludes the collegiate But even though FIU had the final, the Panther offense was nowhere Even though UCF did control the The Knights Tishia Jewell fired a careers of eight seniors, including opportunity to continue their historic to be found, giving their defense more tempo of the game throughout the shot inside of the box that was rejected April Perry and Victoria Miliucci, who season, they could not seal another than it could handle. first and second halves, the Golden by goalkeeper Kaitlyn Savage, but depart as the third winningest group in win as they lost to the Knights 2-0 in In the 14th minute of the first half, Panthers were able to get a little trac- was picked up by Emily Grider who FIU women’s soccer history. Orlando, Fla. on Nov. 11. Tishia Jewell scored her seventh goal tion going late in the match. drove it home to put UCF ahead 2-0. But like the Panthers always do, The game was very competitive of the year to put UCF ahead early FIU had small spurts of momentum The loss eliminated FIU from the they are not dwelling in their sorrows between the two in-state rivals, but the on. where the Panthers actually drove the NCAA tournament and ended their but instead they look forward to next Panthers simply could not match what From that point on, UCF continued ball into UCF territory, but the Knights 2011 season. year. the Knights were dishing out. to march forward, challenging the defense kept FIU off balance and had Even though the season may have “We will get back at it and work When both teams took to the pitch, Panthers on every possession giving them take bad shots. come to an abrupt end, it did not make hard…we will battle harder than ever both squads started the game with a lot FIU almost no chance to get a shot in. That small window of momentum the season any less remarkable for the next year,” Chestnutt said. fiu 41, fau 7 men’s basketball Panthers roll past Owls to win FIU prepares Shula Bowl X, gain bowl eligibility to open season

malcolm shields from the line. Staff Writer “We didn’t play like we wanted to play,” DeJuan Although the Panthers Wright said of the first were able to distance half. “Coach got into us a themselves against Florida little [at halftime] and the Memorial in their exhibi- second half, we came out tion game with an 86-69 with a little bit more fire. victory, they did not play We will work on tight- a particularly clean game. ening up our defense and The Panthers allowed our offense and get ready for Florida Memorial to for Monday night.” shoot over 45 percent from CARRYING THE the field and allowed for LOAD the Lions to go 11-for-16 from the free throw line Guards Jeremy Allen, to keep the game close at Wright and Phil Taylor halftime. accounted for 50 of the The Golden Panthers team’s 86 points in the also struggled to knock win. down their free throws as FIU shot only 54 percent MEN’S, page 4

Kristi Camara/The Beacon T.Y. Hilton [above, right] running towards the endzone during his 97-yard punt return for a touchdown vs. FAU.

FOOTBALL, page 1 bowl eligible for the second said Hilton goal from Griffin in the begin- time in school history, while The Owls stalled the FIU ning of the fourth quarter plus third down conversions to the Owls (0-9, 0-6 SBC) offense in the third quarter, a Darriet Perry rushing touch- keep those sticks moving.” remain winless. and got on the board with a down sealed the 41-7 victory, Medlock threw 18-24, 135 After the Panthers jumped touchdown drive early in the their first win against the yards and one touchdown, out to a 24-0 lead in the second half. The score came Owls since the 52-6 win over while rushing for 47 yards second quarter, the last score on a 22-yard touchdown the Owls in 2005 was vacated and one touchdown. Carroll of the half came from Hilton pass from Graham Wilbert to due to NCAA violations. threw four interceptions in his when he returned a punt 97 Marcus Cunningham on the It was the last game on the last four starts. yards for a touchdown, the first drive of the second half. sidelines for legendary coach “At first I was real shocked longest in program history It was the only score the of because I wasn’t expecting and gave the Panthers a 31- Panthers defense surrendered FAU, who apologized for his it,” said Medlock. “ I was 0 lead at the half, the largest all game, however, and ended teams performance. expecting to get some playing lead any team has had over the night with three intercep- “I have to apologize to time with Wes, and when FAU this season. tions, all from freshmen. One Paul Bryant and Blanton he told me, Wes was a great The return was sparked came from Richard Leonard Collier and and leader, a great senior and a by a huge block from Wayne and two from Justin Halley. people that I learned how great friend and helped me Times on Damian Parms that Also, there was a total of 24 to play and coach football the whole week. During the gave Hilton all the space he penalties in the game, 14 for from,” said Schnellenberger. whole game, he told me what needed. 142 yards from FAU, and 10 “ And I have to apologize to was going on and I really “I actually tried to tell for 97 yards from FIU. Florida Atlantic University think this ‘W’ goes to him him to turn around and get In the last quarter, the for the first half of football Sergio Naser/The Beacon more than it does to me.” the kicker, but I looked back Panthers began to run down that we played here today and FIU (6-4, 3-3 SBC) is now and he cracked him [Parms],” the clock, and a 37-yard field live with it.” Tola Akomolafe goes for a layup vs. Florida Memorial. 4 The Beacon – Monday, November 14, 2011 SPORTS www.fiusm.com women’s basketball Coley scores 22 in season opening win over Jacksonville D’Jombaurey Moreau pushed the tempo after every percent was from behind the Staff Writer miss, opening the game with a arc. FIU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HOME SCHEDULE 32-7 run in the first half. With all of the firepower The Panthers were very The quicker guards in the on the team, the Panthers must November 12 (Thurs.) MTSU* 5:30 p.m. aggressive in their season Panthers’ backcourt ended up do a better job of controlling 11 (Fri.) JACKSONVILLE 6 p.m. 21 (Sat.) FAU* 4:30 p.m. opener as teammates Jerica leading the game with 14 fast the ball on offense. They had 14 (Mon.) FGCU 5:30 p.m. 28 (Sat.) WKU* 5:30 p.m. Coley and Finda Mansare break points. The whole night 24 turnovers, often because 21 (Mon.) FAMU 6 p.m. showed a great balance of a the Panthers were tenacious to they tried to do too much, 25 (Fri.) MARYLAND 6 p.m. February perimeter game and low post the basketball and defensively pressing the issue. 27 (Sun.) CSU BAKERSFIELD 3 9 (Thurs.) NORTH TEXAS* 4:30 game. They combined for 38 they held Jacksonville to 20.6 With a cut down of the points ro help the Panthers percent shooting for the night. turnovers, they could have p.m. p.m. outscore and overmatch the They also rebounded well, easily had 20 more points. 30 (Wed.) LYNN 6 p.m. 11 (Sat.) DENVER* 5:30 p.m. Jacksonville Dolphins, domi- as they led the rebounding cate- This season’s roster boasts 23 (Thurs.) TROY* 5:30 p.m. nating them in a 63-37 win. gory 48-39, minimizing the a great balance, and this team December 25 (Sat.) SOUTH ALABAMA* In the season opener for Dolphins’ shot opportunities. can do well after finishing last 29 (Sat.) ALBANY 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. both teams, sophomore All- Freshman Kamika Idom season with a loss in the Sun Conference guard Coley was a huge spark plug off the Belt Conference Tournament. January *Conference games flirted with a triple double, bench, chipping in with 12 The next game FIU will 3 (Tue.) MORGAN STATE 6 recording a line of 22 points, points, including a couple of host will be against Florida p.m. All home games are played eight assists and 11 rebounds. three pointers. Gulf Coast on Monday, Nov. 7 (Sat.) ULM* 5:30 p.m. at U.S. Century Bank Arena The speed of the Panthers’ Another category that 14 at 6 p.m. inside of the U.S. guards was on display as they FIU shot incredibly with 57.1 Century Bank Arena. volleyball Late surge comes up short for FIU in road loss eduardo almaguer Sabrina Gonzalez, posted a Bjelica slammed down a Staff Writer hitting percentage above .200. kill to bring her team to within Junior Jovana Bjelica led two points, 21-19. Carli then Perhaps the Panthers were her team with 15 kills, and tried giving her team the push never meant to beat a team on setter Jessica Egan led both it needed by scoring back-to- Veterans Day that had its school teams with 47 assists. Junior back kills to make it 23-21. initials come out to USA. Marija Prsa was the only FIU’s hopes ended there as FIU dropped its second Panther to post a double double they eventually committed an straight road game on Nov. 11 with 11 kills and 11 digs. error to lose 25-22. at the hands of the University FIU began the first set At some point during the of South Alabama in four sets, strong, scoring five of the first 10-mnute half-time interval, (25-23, 22-25, 18-25, 20-25). six points. The Jaguars battled FIU lost its will to play, as a 7- This marks the second back to tie it at 10-10 as FIU let 7 tie in the third set turned into consecutive road game that the lead slip away. a 16-9 deficit. USA continued they lose to a team with a sub The Panthers made anther to punish the Panthers as they -.500 record. The Jaguars (10- push to create a big lead by widened the lead to 23-13. 17, 5-10 SBC) snapped their scoring four consecutive points Though FIU had a late seven-year losing streak to the punctuated by a kill from surge, they lost the third set Panthers (18-9, 9-6 SBC) with Bjelica. USA refused to back on another error to fall behind the win. down and again tied the match 2-1. Blocks were the main at 15-15. FIU could not dismantle the component of the match The set continued this wave of momentum that USA for USA. When FIU is out way until the match 23-23. rode into the fourth set, once blocked, it does not fare well, Freshman Silvia Carli scored a again falling behind early. A and the match showcased that point to put FIU in a set-point 7-2 deficit turned into a 22-13 perfectly. position and send USA to a deficit. The Jaguars notched 20 time-out. The Panthers did not give up block assists. It is only the third It did the Jaguars no good, completely, however. Lakovic time FIU has let an opponent as Egan and senior Andrea scored a point to make it 24- surpass the 20 mark in that Lakovic teamed up for a block 19 and the Jaguars committed category this season. to score the final point and take an error to tally another point The Panthers were extraor- the set 25-23. for FIU. In the end, another dinarily sloppy on the court, Another tug of war ensued Panther error ended the set, and posting 28 errors for the second in the second set as no team this time, the match. straight road game. The errors could build a lead of more than The win keeps a Sun Belt took a toll on the efficiency of three points, until it was tied Conference Tournament berth Sergio Naser/The Beacon the offense, as only one Panther 14-14. USA scored three points alive for the Jaguars. FIU is Despite the loss, the Golden Panthers are still guranteed a spot in the Sun Belt tournament. with at least five kills, senior and never looked back. already guaranteed a spot. George Mason missing key pieces for opener vs. FIU

MEN’S, page 3 playing time against Florida Memorial. finished last season with a 27-7 record. led by forwards Ryan Pearson and Mike Akomolafe was given the starting nod According to ESPN.com, the Patriots Morrison. Pearson was the second leading “Phil is a tremendous little guard. and played 31 minutes and collected eight will be without senior guard Andre Corne- scorer on the Patriots last season with 14.2 DeJuan is an exceptional player for us points and nine rebounds. lius who was suspended for the first 10 points per game. also,” head coach Isiah Thomas said. “Phil, Dierickx saw limited action against games of the Patriots season due to his Paul Hewitt, formerly the head coach of Jeremy and DeJuan… they are very potent Florida Memorial, as he played only five pleading guilty to misdemeanor credit card Georgia Tech, leads the Patriots in his first for us offensively.” minutes. Wozniak went 3-for-4 from fraud charge. season after replacing long time coach Jim With the experience that the Panthers behind the arch and finished with nine Cornelius’ backcourt mate from last Larranaga. have in their backcourt, the backcourt points in eight minutes of play. season’s NCAA tournament team, Luke “We got a lot of old tape on them last advantage may be in their favor against Hancock transferred to Louisville at the year. They played a lot of zone, but that FIRST UP: GEORGE MASON George Mason who will start a completely end of last season. It is expected that was under a different coach,” Thomas new backcourt from last season. George Mason enters the matchup guards Byron Allen, Vertrail Vaughns and said. against the Panthers without some of their Sherrod Wright will platoon together in “I’m sure Paul will come in and try to NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK key contributors from last seasons’ Colo- the backcourt on Monday night against the be much more up tempo. We will try to Newcomers Tola Akomolafe, Gilles nial Athletic Association regular season Golden Panthers. figure out what Paul has done in the past Dierickx, and Tanner Wozniak all logged championship team. George Mason In the frontcourt, the Patriots will be and try to scout around it.” Contact Us Esra Erdogan Life! Editor [email protected] LIFE! The Beacon – 5 www.fiusm.com Monday, November 14, 2011 museum beat Theatre department Interpretation of classic Art basel “Nutcracker” gives back FIU increasingly involved alfredo aparicio Staff Writer

The story is a timeless classic: a wooden nutcracker comes to life to take a little girl Students need a school on a magical adventure on Christmas Eve. that has tradition. We have The tradition, however, is entirely new. The Department of Theatre and School of Music to be careful of always are coming together once again to recreate the looking for the ‘new’ to al- magic of “The Nutcracker,” this time in benefit of theater and music student scholarships. ways see a need for change. “FIU needs traditions beyond football. We need more cultural traditions that staff, Phillip Church, faculty, students and administration can look Associate Professor forward to. I think this is a major obligation Theatre Department that should be expected from all faculty and staff. Students need a school that has tradition. We have to be careful of always looking for the ‘new’ to always see a need for change,” said Phillip Church, an associate professor, Miami Coalition for the Homeless,” explained who adapted and directed E.T.A. Hoffman’s Church. “The concept is my own. Interdisci- AP Images immortal tale. plinary in nature, the play follows a mandate The play, which opened last year to packed Art galleries at the Miami Beach Convention Center will be open to the public during Art Basel. from President Mark B. Rosenberg to develop theaters, will feature a little-known string projects, on and off campus, that bring disci- quartet arrangement by Carlo Matelli, which plines together.” brooke wertman sity’s Modesto Maidique Art Basel. The exhibit will is performed by the ensemble-in-residence, Marcia Littley, the area coordinator for Staff Writer Campus. explore the ways French Amernet String Quartet, and showcase young strings and violinist of the Amernet String Throughout the years design has embodied the dancers from the Roxy Performing Arts Quartet, was immediately captivated by Matel- Football fans bide their the University has become French motto “liberte, Center, as well as dramatic scenic backdrops li’s string arrangement which she came upon time all year waiting for increasingly involved in egalite, fraternite.” created by middle school art contest winners. by chance. “I found it in a box of music my the Super Bowl, baseball the festivities and will be On Dec. 3, in the “‘The Nutcracker’ is usually a ballet. This friend gave me which had a sample copy of enthusiasts count down to hosting several events this evening, patrons of music original version incorporates a string quartet the music. It’s not published in this country so the World Series and tennis year in conjunction with can enjoy a free concert at arrangement, actors, dancers, and scenic it’s something that hasn’t been done before.” buffs have a summer full of Art Basel. the Betsy Hotel in South designs by 15 Dade County middle schools, tournaments to keep them The first of these will Beach provided by the Miami Children’s Hospital, Easter Seals and NUTCRACKER, page 6 entertained. But what about take place on the night of University’s New Music those who feel compelled Nov. 30 at the Ritz Carlton Ensemble, under the direc- to create, like those who in South Beach. The hotel tion of Jason Calloway. cover to cover feel a paint brush or a will be hosting the Masters’ University students will camera is an extension of Mystery Art Show, an play a variety of songs by their arm, and could easily international annual art Latin American composers squander a sunny afternoon event featuring over 1,000 and finish the night with a Daren Krupa explores in a museum? For them, artworks by more than 500 piece by John Zorn, titled there is Art Basel. artists from 31 countries. “Cobra.” Art Basel Miami, a By attending this event, “It was his way of four-day convention dedi- guests can admire and creating a piece of music sexuality in “brave” novel cated to all things art, is purchase works of art while based on game theory,” the sister event of the orig- taking a guess at the artist said Calloway. “When they lan Hovey has had needed and appreciated in son. In building his rela- inal Art Basel, which takes that created it, as each play the piece, instead of Amany relationships a time when campaigns tionship with her young place in Switzerland every piece is signed on the back directing them, it will be with females in the past, about “NOH8” and sexual son, Hovey finds he enjoys year. instead of the front. more like loosely controlled but he has acceptance are rampant playing the father-figure Columnist Now celebrating its The event raises funds improv. It’s something that a l w a y s everywhere. role, and discovers more 10th year, the event is a for the University’s MFA in has to be seen to really be f o u n d In the beginning of the about himself than just monumental attraction and Studio Art program, while appreciated.” sex with novel, which took Krupa 11 the truth about his sexual is widely known as the providing exposure for The men more years to write, his dialogue preferences. winter meeting place for both internationally-recog- will host its annual Break- enjoyable. is slightly hard to under- Ronan and Hovey are the international art world. nized and newly-emerging fast in the Park on Dec. I n stand as the book progresses both developed even further Art Basel draws crowds artists. 4, where guests can enjoy D a r e n his regal and inspiring as they are faced with the from around the world, On Dec. 1, the art a complimentary break- Kelly Malambri K r u p a ’s message about borderless decision of leaving their bringing over 46,000 visi- galleries at the Miami Beach fast, receive tours of the “Such a love coming alive. current lovers, which neither tors to South Florida and Convention Center open to museum and sculpture Nice Boy,” Hovey’s female As she speaks about the of them are satisfied with, in generating close to $500 the public. This attraction park and listen to a guest coworker Lindsey Ronan way many choose to hide order to pursue a relation- million in spending for the will be open daily from lecturer. changes all of this when she their true feelings in rela- ship that reflects who they local economy. noon until 8 p.m. and will “Each year, we invite a strikes him with love at first tionships and throughout truly are. Art Basel attracts collec- feature works from over noted sculptor to explain sight. In a troubled marriage life, Krupa’s character In this sense, Krupa has tors, designers, curators 260 leading galleries from all about their art and why herself, and wary of a man Ronan projects part of his created a coming-of-age and critics from around the North America, Europe, they do what they do,” said with a homosexual past, message regally: “Reality novel that all can relate to, world, providing panels and Latin America, Asia and Amy Pollack, who works Ronan faces as many chal- changes, so we renegotiate as readers explore who they lectures on design, archi- Africa. for the Special Projects lenges in entering their rela- our happiness. We sell out. are in their personal lives tecture, art and fashion. As The collection of works department at the Frost Art tionship as Hovey does. We pretend not to see. We and who they are in their one of the largest contem- is by more than 2,000 Museum. The novel is a story of think we compromise and familial lives. porary art fairs, the event artists of the 20th and 21st This year’s sculptor their trials and errors in compensate but we ratio- The book does contain takes place over many centuries. will be Joel Perlman, an search to find happiness in nalize and slip deeper into expletives that the conserva- days and in multiple loca- On Dec. 2, at night, artist who works with the relationships that know no emotional bankruptcy.” tive reader should be weary tions, including Miami Wolfsonian-FIU will host a mediums of steel, bronze, bounds. Through his work, Krupa beautifully of, but the book is brave in party in honor of their new copper and aluminum, Krupa presents a great alle- develops Hovey as he falls Beach, Lincoln Road, the NICE BOY, page 6 Design District, Wynwood, exhibit — Liberty, Equality gorical story that is much in love with Ronan and her Midtown and the Univer- and Fraternity — as part of ART BASEL, page 6 6 The Beacon – Monday, November 14, 2011 LIFE! www.fiusm.com

CHANNEL SURFING “Glee” improves after mediocre start to season three Drama: “Glee” epically and controversially dated the very confused Brit- In the most recent episode, FOX, Tuesdays amazing from the misfits tany Pierce, and if softy quar- Artie Abrams, as the director 8 p.m. finding a fit, the Christians terback Finn Hudson finally for “West Side Story,” also being unholy, and the charac- stopped crying — but I doubt plays a matchmaker, or rather o, after waiting weeks ters exploring their sexuality. Finn will ever stop. advises Rachel and Blaine on end to watch I have been such a worrywart In these past episodes, Anderson to give up their “v- “Glee,”S thanks to the World with this new season because music director of “New card” to their boyfriends for Series who the recent episodes left me Directions,” Mr. Shuester, the lack of chemistry between columnist d e c i d e d unsatisfied. This past “sex” continues on the never-ending the two. to choose episode, however, gave me fight with cheerleading coach Throughout the show, “ G l e e ’s ” the reassurance I needed. Sue Silvester, whose life goal hormones were raging, and time slot, I The characters I have is to ruin Mr. Shuester with some were for the wrong was begin- grown up with—well, over oil-greased hair insults inte- reasons, like building an ning to the year—and become accus- grated in every season, and acting career (I am looking at think that tomed to love are not dimin- this season with her campaign you, Rachel). SANAH FAROKE “ G l e e ” ishing into a two-season to cut all music programs. was actu- wonder. I am sure that director Photo Courtesy of Glee on Facebook.com It would usually be the To continue reading this article ally becoming a waste of my Ryan Murphy can do it all, Darren Criss plays Blaine, who is Kurt’s love interest. same old story, but this time, visit our website. You can find this time. I know — gasp! — but but just a hint: focus less on Burt Hummel, Kurt’s father, article under Life! columns. the show felt like it was going “American Horror Story” of “Gleeks” wondering if big leagues of Broadway, if is taking charge to keep music nowhere in comparison to its and more on “Glee.” There is starstruck Kurt Hummel and spicy Latina Santana Lopez programs afloat because it first two seasons, which were nothing scarier than a bunch Rachel Berry made it to the grew some lady balls and saved his son. Novel promotes Proceeds from “Nutcracker” go finding oneself to funding arts scholarships

NICE BOY, page 5 Hovey explore their messy NUTCRACKER, page 5 p.m. at the Coral Gables Congregational played Esteban Trueba in “The House relationship. Church, and Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the of the Spirits,” will also feature Tatiana that it discusses what many I feel this message is one Littley’s first performance of the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Pandiani and Jason Caceres as Clara and are afraid to, and it should that should be understood by music was during the holiday season Arts Center. The Dec. 8 performance will Fritz, respectively. be recognized for that reason all as we try to stay true to eight years ago when she and a friend benefit David Lawrence Jr.’s Children’s Pandiani, a junior and performance alone. ourselves in our day-to-day reached out to the ill and underprivileged Movement of Florida, and the Dec. 10 major, who was involved with the As it explores the deci- lives and respect the fact that in their community — with puppets. proceeds will go toward funding student production last year, is excited to be sions we make about our others are simply trying to do The play was revived last year when the scholarships in the School of Music and involved with the project again this year. sexual preferences, Krupa’s the exact same thing. string quartet, along with Church, went Department of Theatre. “I specifically enjoy this performance novel suggests that we searching for a project that could be used Tickets will be $10 for general admis- because it is for a good cause and it’s should not be timid or allow Cover to Cover is a bi- to support the Haiti relief efforts. sion, and they can be purchased online always inspiring to communicate with ourselves to be influenced by weekly book review column. “We performed it at the Herbert at http://music.fiu.edu. The idea began the community with the art I do. It’s others, like when Ronan and Look for it every other Monday and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts during this year’s Alternative Theatre becoming a tradition I’d love to do again Center Main Stage Theatre, Miami Chil- Festival on campus. next year.” dren’s Hospital and Jackson Memorial “We are still a young enough univer- Caceres, a senior and theater major, Hospital to great success,” said Littley. sity, and every university is striving to who will also take on the role of the “There are many needs in this world, and build a scholarship base. For me, it’s a Nutcracker, remembers the joy he As it explores the decisions we I think it’s great when theater and music very valuable experience and something brought to the children in the hospitals of join together to do something that is not which sets the outlook and hopefully Miami during last year’s performances. make about our sexual preferences, only artistically valuable in its own stake, will inspire other such activities around “I love being a part of this because it Krupa’s novel suggests that we but also socially conscious and contrib- campus of which there are already reached out to children who are sick utes toward humanitarian causes.” many,” Littley said. and can’t leave the hospital. There was should not be timid or allow our- The play will be performed on Dec. 7 The cast, led by Jair Bula, a senior nothing like seeing the faces of the chil- at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, and theater major, as Drosselmeier, dren that we performed for light up at our selves to be influenced by others. located at 609 Brickell Ave., Dec. 8 at 7 Marie and Fritz’s godfather, who expressions and gestures.”

coming Events Emerging artists to show monday, NOV. 14 tuesday, NOv. 15 their talents at Art Basel • Study Abroad Art Exhibition • The Film Initiative Underground FIU: 5-7 p.m., MMC Graham Presents Chinatown (1974) Center Art Gallery by Roman Polanski: 9:30 p.m., ART BASEL, page 5 finds beauty in forsaken machinery and • FIU Women’s Basketball vs. GC140 the areas around them. FGCU: 5:30-8:30 p.m., U.S. • FIU Men’s Basketball at and through his work explores the ideas “I am drawn to the unsettling variety of Century Bank Arena 2011 Dick’s Sporting Goods of weight, danger, negative space and noises and the industrial stench. The work • FASA Art Talk: 7-9 p.m., MBUS NIT Season Tip-Off: All day, monumentality. I plan on showing at the MBUS show is a Gallery, 420 Lincoln Road, Miami Blacksburg, Va. Art Basel is also an excellent opportu- representation of the industrial landscape • Nature Preserve Volunteer Beach nity for newly-emerging artists to make of Clewiston, Florida, and the families • FIU Men’s Basketball at Day: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., FIU Nature that live and work there,” Harris said. George Mason: 9:30-11:30 Preserve, Wear closed-toe shoes; their mark. Several University art students p.m., Blacksburg, Va. anybody wearing sandals may be will be showing their work as part of With an overwhelming amount to offer, • RasaBoxes Classes: 6:30 p.m., asked to go home. Long pants are events surrounding Art Basel. it would be impossible to see and partic- The PlayGround Theatre, $180 strongly recommended. Thesis I and Thesis II students will be ipate in every part of Art Basel. To plan • Miami Short Film Festival: • Tuesday Times Round Table: exhibiting works in the small installation ahead, people can download Art Basel’s 7:30 p.m., Colony Theatre, $12- The Changing Values of galleries at the MBUS Gallery on Lincoln new app for their iPhones, iPads, Android $85 Relationships and Marriage: Road. “I’m very excited for them,” said and BlackBerry devices, and browse the • Sea Kayak & Snorkel 12:30-1:30 p.m., BBC WUC 159 Professor Pip Brant. “Many of them galleries and artists on view. Adventure: • Watch The Throne: Jay Z and 9:30 a.m., Crandon have shown before, but it’s a wonderful People can also find further information Park Visitors and Nature Center, Kanye West: 7:30 p.m., American about the museum shows, events and exhi- $70 Airlines Arena, $39.50-$250 opportunity.” These students draw their inspiration bitions throughout Miami to try to get the from a variety of sources. Lauren Webb most out of the weekend. After that, like Write to [email protected] Harris, a senior who will be showcasing all other fanatics, the creative at heart will to have your event featured! some of her photography at the gallery, just have to wait patiently for next year. Contact Us Neda Ghomeshi Opinion Editor [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 7 www.fiusm.com Monday, November 14, 2011

Econ with Neda Lagging education system in US needs improvement

he education system in the United States ness by explaining the differences between is not where it needs to be to address the the lagging education system in the U.S. and needsT of our society. the progressive education systems of China, The labor force of the future is being Finland and India. Aggressive steps are needed to reverse educated in other countries to a degree that A year has passed, and yet, no concrete steps the course we have been on for so long. The time leaves the U.S. workforce far behind. The have been taken at the legislative level. Worse status quo in how we educate our children has yet, some members of Congress and GOP for marginal improvements has expired. run its course and has proven candidates for the 2012 presidential elections Columnist to be ineffective. have proposed the elimination of the Depart- A solution for the U.S., ment of Education. commonly encouraged by Last ek, Zakaria dedicated his show, “Global Instead of supporting additional spending Rep. Michelle Bachmann, Minnesota repre- President Barack Obama, Public Square,” and his tweets to fixing the on education, some members of Congress sentative and a GOP candidate for the 2012 CNN’s Fareed Zakaria and education system in the U.S. One of his tweets are vehemently against allocating funds and elections, is notorious for her blatantly ignorant Microsoft founder Bill Gates, explained a fundamental difference between the adamantly search cutting funds to all depart- comments. According to the Associated Press, is to allocate more funds, U.S. and South Korea. ments, including the Department of Education. Bachmann “wants to abolish the Department of time, energy and resources to He said, “There are 205 school days in Republican Representative John Kline claims Education, which she calls unconstitutional.” Neda Ghomeshi education. One means to get South Korea’s calendar - 25 more than in the that supporting the Department of Education is At least Mitt Romney, also a GOP candi- to all of those objectives is through the Depart- U.S.” Basically, over an academic career, South a waste of time and resources. date for the 2012 elections, now understands ment of Education. Korean students spend two more years in school He said, “Throwing more money at our the importance of the Department of Educa- The original Department of Education was than U.S. students. As a result of rigorous educa- nation’s broken education system ignores tion; he said he was “wrong earlier in his career created in 1867, however, Congress re-estab- tion, Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is one of reality and does a disservice to students.” when he wanted the Education Department shut lished the current U.S. Department of Education the world’s fastest-growing economies. Blatantly ignorant statements, such as those down.” in 1980. The department’s official mission is to The U.S. must catch up to its counterparts, given by Rep. Kline, are part of the reason why Words alone won’t fix the problem we face. “promote student achievement and preparation and do it fast in order to remain as the dominant America is economically struggling. It is time to rededicate our efforts to revamp our for global competitiveness by fostering educa- economic power in the world. Aggressive steps We need to increase the hours our students educational system to prepare our workforce tional excellence and ensuring equal access.” are needed to reverse the course we have been attend class, increase the work load, improve for the global challenge we face. In Oct. 2010, I wrote a column for FIU on for so long. The time for marginal improve- teacher qualification and so forth. These things “Econ with Neda” is an economics op-ed Student Media addressing global competitive- ments has expired. can only happen with more funding. column that runs every other Monday.

Letter to the editor Message from President Obama to all college students on loan issues Over the last few weeks, I’ve won’t be solved overnight. But and the future of our country. choices. And when a big chunk graduate. We’ll make it easier had the opportunity to get out of the fact that you’re investing in But we can’t wait for of every paycheck goes towards to buy a house or save for Washington and talk with folks your education right now tells Congress to do its job. So student loans, it isn’t just painful retirement. And we’ll give our across the country about how me that you believe in the future where they won’t act, I will. for you – it’s painful to our economy a boost at a time when we can create jobs and get our of America. You want to be a That’s why, I’ve announced a economy and harmful to our it desperately needs it. economy growing faster. part of it. And you know that new policy that will help fami- recovery. That’s not just important This is a tough time for a there are steps we can take right lies whose home values have That’s why we’re making for our country right now – lot of Americans – especially now to put Americans back to fallen refinance their mortgages changes that will give about 1.6 it’s important for our future. young people. You’ve come work and give our economy a and save thousands of dollars. million students the ability to Michelle and I are where we of age at a time of profound boost. We made it easier for veterans cap their loan payments at 10 are today because our college change. The world has gotten The problem is, there are to get jobs putting their skills to percent of their income starting education gave us a chance. more connected, but it’s also some in Washington who just work in hospitals and commu- next year. We’re also going to Our parents and their generation gotten more competitive. And don’t share that sense of urgency. nity health centers. take steps to help you consoli- worked and sacrificed to hand for decades, too many of our That’s why it’s been so disap- And at the University of Colo- date your loans so that instead down the dream of opportunity institutions – from Washington pointing to see Republicans in rado at Denver, I announced steps of making multiple payments to to us. to Wall Street – failed to adapt, Congress block jobs bills from we’re taking to make college multiple lenders every month, Now it’s our turn. That dream culminating in the worst finan- going forward – bills that inde- more affordable and to make it you only have to make one of opportunity is what I want for cial crisis and recession since pendent economists say could even easier for students like you payment a month at a better my daughters, and for all of you. the Great Depression. create millions of jobs though to get out of debt faster. interest rate. And even in these tough times, For the last three years, we’ve the kinds of proposals supported Michelle and I know what it And we want to start giving we are going to make that dream worked to stabilize the economy, by Democrats and Republicans feels like to leave school with students a simple fact sheet real once again. and we’ve made some progress. in the past. a mountain of debt. We didn’t called “Know Before You Owe” In the weeks ahead, I’m going But we still have a long way to Now, the best way to attack come from wealthy families. so you can have all the infor- to keep doing everything in my go. And now, as you’re getting our economic challenges and put By the time we both graduated mation you need to make your power to make a difference for ready to head out into the world, hundreds of thousands of people from law school, we had about own decision about paying the American people – including many of you are watching your back to work is through bold $120,000 worth of debt between for college. That’s something young people like you. Because friends and classmates struggle action in Congress. That’s why us. And even though we were Michelle and I wish we had. here in America, when we find to find work. You’re wondering I’m going to keep demanding lucky enough to land good jobs These changes will make a a problem, we fix it. When we what’s in store for your future, that Members of Congress to with steady incomes, it still took real difference for millions of face a challenge, we meet it. We and I know that can be scary. vote on common-sense, paid- us almost 10 years to finally pay Americans. We’ll help more don’t wait. And I hope you’ll The truth is, the economic for jobs proposals. And I hope it all off. It wasn’t easy. young people figure out how to join me. problems we face today didn’t you’ll send them a message to Living with that much debt afford college. We’ll put more - Barack Obama is the 44th happen overnight, and they do the right thing for your future, forces you to make some tough money in your pocket after you President of the United States.

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Barbara Corbellini Duarte At 10 a.m. on Nov. 9, the Student Quiceno. Steve Mesa used to organize Culturefest at Contributing Writer Alumni Association gave students the Quiceno made constant references Staff Writer Modesto Maidique Campus. first opportunity of this year to partici- to the environment surrounding the “He thought it would be With a dawning sun and a nice pate on Yoga by the Bay classes. students. As part of International really cool if we did an event breeze outside, some students chose to The group of 14 people attending “Look around. You can see that all Education Week, the Bay like that here at BBC,” said start their day in a different way. included students, non-students, and trees are moving. Take a moment to Vista Hall Council, Indian Maria Reynaga, the Student “It’s a good idea to have yoga classes alumni of all ages. SAA was distributing challenge yourself and do this more Student Association and Inter- Organization Council represen- outside, we can enjoy the fresh air. I feel beach mats for the first 10 students, often. Lie on Earth, or practice it at the national Student Council will tative for ISA. very happy and energetic,” said Nina which was convenient, since many of beach.” host Culturefest on Nov. 15 at Reynaga, who will be one of Korneva, senior international relations them forgot to bring a towel. Even though the class was disrupted 7 p.m. at the Wolfe University the masters of ceremonies for major. Bonnie Quiceno has been teaching a couple of times by the noise of land- Center Ballroom 244. Culturefest, helped attract some Yoga classes are available for yoga classes at FIU for more than a scaping machines and cars, the partic- Students will dance, sing of the performers to participate students every week at the Biscayne decade. ipants maintained their focus and and recite poetry. in Culturefest. However, confu- Bay Campus gym; yet, the opportu- “I make a blending of different followed the yogi’s instructions. Some of the participants who sion arose over organization. nity to exercise, stretch and meditate by styles of Hatha Yoga, always taking into ` will be performing the activi- “The difference of how it Biscayne Bay is rare. account who is in the class and what “After the class, I feel very relaxed and ties that will be showcased at was set up before and how it d o they need for that happy. It’s great for students, because FIU Culturefest are from other FIU is set up is now is not that big day,” explained can be very demanding and stressful, and organizations, including the of a difference,” Desty said. “It we have a chance to work on all of this African Student Association at was a matter of just deciding through yoga,” said Maria Collazo, graduate Biscayne Bay Campus. where to put the speakers in the student of global strategic communication. “We have a lot of people at event.” Gene Yllanes, a sophomore, added, “I FIU who come from different “This event is meant to give recommend it to everybody, it’s great for backgrounds,” said Dialita FIU students a little taste from everything and everyone to take part in. It Desty, BVHC president. “We each culture and country thor- makes you focus on breathing, which is the hope to expose other students ough all the activities that will most essential thing, and people often don’t to different cultures through be showcased at the event,” realize it.” this one event.” Reynaga said. Barbara Corbellini Duarte/The Beacon Quiceno finished the class with the The idea of Culturefest orig- “I really hope to do this The Student Alumni Association hosted ‘Yoga by the Bay’ for all to advice, “If you missed the moon yesterday, inally came from the advisor again next year if we get a attend on Nov. 9. you have another chance to see it tonight. of ISA, Sanjay Dhawan, who really nice turnout.” commentary Intramurals at BBC are possible if students demand it

Want to play flag-foot- however, they are infrequent. First, a lack of coordinators to “[BBC] doesn’t have the needs in what they would like ball at the University, but don’t Most intramurals at BBC occur initiate games; secondly, the facility space and the number to see on both campuses. There know where to go? That’s the once a semester or even once almost invisible advertising for of people to participate,” said is enough interest to have, at same question some students at a year, which cannot compare upcoming events around campus; O’Connor. “If promoted prop- minimum, a 4-on-4 flag football the Biscayne Bay Campus are with the weekly and monthly thirdly, students not giving a erly, students would definitely season in the soccer fields next pondering. events at MMC. For instance, voice to their wishes. be as interested as they are at to housing, where occasional M o s t the highlight of MMC’s intra- “Sports clubs can take on [MMC]. Intramurals are one of tournaments are held. COMMENTARY students choose mural schedule is the five week events themselves,” said Assis- the most popular activities on BBC students can unify their a college or flag football 7-on-7 season in the tant Director of Campus Recre- campus. [Students should] go mutual ideas and goals and university for fall, which featured an open six ation Warren Shaw, who is to student government and show request a course of action from its academic division, 26 team season, on top responsible for intramurals at that it’s something [they] want the entities in charge of these merits, but of fraternity and sorority compe- BBC. “We’d be happy to give and need. [The Student Govern- events. another key tition and 4-on-4 competition. them any equipment they need to ment Council] will recognize Campus recreation, like factor in their For BBC students, there are facilitate that. If the need were and see what they can do to mix intramurals, allows students to NATASHA CAPLAN decision is the opportunities to participate in the actually there, we’ve done the things up on campus.” continue their education outside r e c r e a t i o n a l intramural programs, providing best that we can do with the staff It’s clear that FIU sports and of the classroom as well as make sports programs and facilities. they commute to MMC, which is there.” recreation need to help create a memories and friendships that Recreational sports are an impor- roughly 40 minutes away. Some students don’t see an more accessible way and better can last throughout their colle- tant component to students’ Activities like these give issue with the infrequency of promotion for both campuses giate careers. quality of life on campus and students leadership experiences intramurals on BBC. to enjoy frequent intramural These memories can live for a to a college’s recruitment and and opportunities to develop “Just the way it is is fine,” sporting events for eager partici- lifetime, but only if created and retention of students. their people and teamwork skills, said Daniel Triche, senior in pants. More importantly, students supplied for those who wish to Intramurals help play a key but with most options being at criminal justice. “If it was once need to voice their concerns and reach these goals. role in meeting new people and MMC, where does that leave a month, people wouldn’t show having opportunities on campus students on the BBC? up as much because they’d know to get involved through sports, “We have intramurals?” said it would be there next month.” making them an intricate part of David Klein, junior English Yet, not all students agree the collegiate experience. Unfor- student. “I’ve never heard with Triche. tunately, not all students are anything about them. If we do, “The lack of intramurals is privy to their existence, espe- they should put up posters or sad,” said Javier Friguls, senior cially those at BBC. signs and really promote these sports management major. “I Campus recreation and intra- sports. I’d love to play some want to see them have a cham- murals at FIU involve basic football.” pion from that campus versus a sports like flag-football, basket- FIU gives out championship champion from this campus.” ball, volleyball and soccer, to list t-shirts after winning a league Intramurals are orchestrated some options. or a tournament championship, by Recreation Services, with a Alternatives, such as kickball, and these shirts are sought after specific coordinator and graduate dodge ball, and even electronic on campus by all participants. assistant for the position. FIU’s game tournaments are available These victory garments can be Intramural and Club Sports Coor- as well. However, these options seen floating all around MMC, dinator, Matt O’Connor, believes Andres Bedoya/The Beacon are only available at the Modesto but are hard-pressed to be found that BBC doesn’t have the neces- Maidique Campus. on BBC. sary infrastructure to accommo- FIU students engage in a game of flag football on Nov. 9 at Biscayne BBC does host some events, There are three main reasons: date intramurals just yet. Bay Campus. FIU does not offer flag football intramurals at BBC.