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This work is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections and University Archives at FIU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aP nther Press (formerly The Beacon) by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. PANTHERA Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International PRESS University One copy per person. Additional copies are 25 cents. Vol. 1 Issue 8 PantherNOW.com Monday, March 20 , 2017 NEW CHAPTER IN TOWN Right-wing organization Turning Point USA brings chapter to FIU

LIZANDRA PORTAL was responsible for recruiting members while she was a “It gives them another perspective to either question Contributing Writer student, and has continued her work for the FIU chapter what they believe or to affirm their beliefs,” Hernandez since. said. “You don’t keep yourself in your own echo chamber Turning Point USA’s job is to change the extremely “Sometimes I go up to a table [on campus] to get them where you’re hearing the same thing over and over again.” liberal narrative present in high schools and college to sign up and find out they’re already members and Krishna McKay, a senior political science major who campuses and their mission continues at FIU, according they flash me their pins,” Sixto said. “We are changing says he has vastly different views than the organization, to Driena Sixto, FIU alumna and Miami field director for the culture on campus. It was great to see what it has regularly attends their events because he likes to “get an the organization. idea of how the opposition thinks.” “Usually, students only get one side, one perspective, He says while they do raise some good points, such that’s why we have seen an increase in the romanticizing as taxes getting too high, he disagrees with their views of ideas like socialism and communism,” she said. You do not get yourself on the Professor on government involvement. McKay believes that more “Whereas there’s very little faculty members, teachers federal mandated business regulations would help the Watchlist for having a leftist ideology. If that or administrators promoting capitalism, free markets, lower and middle working classes. individual liberties, individual rights and freedoms were the case, more than 80 percent of all As for the way the club handles debate, McKay also instead of a collective.” higher-learning faculty and staff would be adds they can be condescending but likes “how they are The non-profit organization, with a presence in over there. You get yourself [on the list] by being getting our generation involved in the political process.” 1,000 college campuses and high schools nationwide, is an abusive, unprofessional or simply unhinged The organization has hosted a few events on campus known for its controversial right-wing ideals including professor who is guilty of censorship or in the spring semester. In February, the club held a debate a professor watch list that warns students of professors discriminating against others, watch party on campus to broadcast the healthcare debate who have left-leaning ideologies. The website has been between senators Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz, which Driena Sixto accused of inciting fear and promoting censorship but had a pretty big turnout, according to the club president. Miami Field Director Sixto disagrees. On March 6, they held a movie night and showed Turning Point USA, FIU Chapter “The Professor Watchlist is not a tool to censor anyone, “Atlas Shrugged,” based on the Ayn Rand novel of the you do not get yourself on the Professor Watchlist for same name. having a leftist ideology,” she said. “If that were the case, Future events planned for the organization include “2A more than 80 percent of all higher-learning faculty and Event” with the Law Cabinet Republicans to promote staff would be there. You get yourself [on the list] by blossomed into, and the enthusiasm that you see from so their ideals on Second Amendment rights. They also hope being an abusive, unprofessional or simply unhinged many diverse members.” to collaborate with Pink Pistols, an LGBTQ group who professor who is guilty of censorship or discriminating The FIU chapter boasts about 2,000 members and teaches people about gun safety and how to properly against others.” is the largest club on campus, according to Sixto. handle firearms but the date has not yet been set. The website contains a collection of previously Club President Anaise Hernandez, a junior studying The club doesn’t hold weekly meetings however, published news stories and accepts tips for new content, international relations, liked the idea of bringing a more interested students can sign up for their newsletter or but says that they only publish the profiles for incidents conservative, libertarian voice to campus and invites contact them through their facebook page at FIU Turning that have been reported by a credible news outlet. students who don’t agree with the organization’s views to Point USA. Sixto, who graduated from the University last summer, sign up and see their side.

BISCAYNE BAY Award ceremony serves as Students to ‘promote capstone to reading series integrity’ in committee

MARTINA BRETOUS and receptive,” said Wade. “She’s one of our CEYLIN ARIAS final resolution on wherever they go and News Director people who we’ve wanted to honor for a while Staff Writer behavioral misconduct should encourage and this is the year that it works.” cases. students to “represent The Lawrence Sanders Award was created Part of the process in planning the event The Student Any student from the University in a to show where a life of literature can lead and is finding someone who meets the criteria — Conduct Committee any discipline, year, or positive way.” this year, it will honor Pulitzer prize-winning which includes the writing genre and date of is currently in need program may apply to When a student author Jane Smiley. the event— and is willing to accept the award of students who the committee. is charged with a “It’s the best way, as a Creative Writing “within the limits of what the award can pay,” can become part of “Although we do violation of behavioral Program, of making what we do in our Wade says. She adds that the program also FIU’s hearing body not hold any firm misconduct, they are classrooms more visible … So much of what encourages and requires students to work in to “promote integrity, qualifications, besides given three options: you do [as a writer] happens alone,” said Julie multiple genres while getting their MSA so ethics, and be able to needing a 2.5 GPA in an informal hearing or Wade, assistant professor at the program. it’s important to find writers who exemplify make decisions that order to be accepted into two formal hearings — “You’re writing by yourself and then you this. promote education, the committee, we are with the SCC serving come to classes, workshop, talk about other “She [Smiley] has a brilliant academic accountability, and looking for individuals as one of those formal writers’ work and use other writers’ work as satire called ‘Moo’ and she has a young adult community well- that can promote a lot hearings. In that models to emulate, but even that happens in series,” said Wade. “She not only meets all being,” said Amanda of good qualities such time, the committee this cordoned off space that everyone outside of the criteria and graciously accepted the Torres, assistant as integrity and open- convenes two students of the class doesn’t see.” award, but on top of that, she’s someone who director at the Office mindedness,” said and one faculty or staff The award, which Wade says is the only one represents more than one genre too.” of Student Conduct and Torres. “On campus, it’s member to hear the of its kind, honors writers of fiction who have Wade recalls only reading books from Conflict Resolution. important for students student’s case. achieved market success in both commercial authors who were deceased in high school The SCC is a group to hold each other “The student markets and literary contexts. This year, the and says it’s exciting to highlight current of students, faculty, and accountable as it tends will then have the program honors award-winning author Jane writers who are able to connect with students staff who have applied to be more powerful opportunity to give Smiley, who will participate in a book reading by coming to universities and answering for and have been when a peer holds a their own side of the and a Q&A session with Les Standiford, the questions about their work. selected to join the student accountable for story. The committee director of the program, on Thursday, March “It makes the whole thing seem so much committee as part of the a violation than when will ask them questions, 30. more real, not something that’s happening formal student process an administrator does they will take into “Jane Smiley is someone who has been on of the University in the same thing.” consideration all the our watchlist of writers for a while and we SEE AWARD, PAGE 2 charge of hearing The code, Torres approached her … and she was very gracious and determining says, follows students SEE SCC, PAGE 2 2 Panther Press – Monday, March 20, 2017 NEWS pantherNOW.com NATION & Congressman urges administration to WORLD BRIEFS help keep loan payments affordable Unearthing atrocities in Iraq’s CAYLA BUSH of Understanding outlining a multi- their Social Security benefits and tax newest mass graves Editor in Chief year consent system that uses tax data refunds withheld, and have their wages AL HOUD, Iraq — The skull still had a thatch of to automatically recertify student loan garnished.” brown hair attached. The lower jaw was missing, and Members of the House of Credit scores may also be affected the forehead had a hole in it. Representatives have called upon by defaulting on student loans, which “Many of the bodies, the hands were tied. They the Department of Education and can prevent borrowers from receiving were blindfolded and shot in the forehead,” said the Department of the Treasury to financing for a car, business or home. Omar Hasan as he surveyed remains scattered beside implement a plan to assist student loan The House is hoping the system a sinkhole the Islamic State had turned into a mass borrowers. This new automatic income proposed by the DOE and DOT could grave. On Tuesday, March 7, 40 members certification program does help avoid these outcomes, according to A captain in a local Sunni tribal militia that of the House, including Florida just that, and borrowers the letter. polices the area around the village of Al Houd since Congressman Carlos Curbelo, sent a will be protected from In 2016, Curbelo’s campaign it was freed in November, Hasan helped excavate the letter to the two departments urging them unnecessary payment platform included working toward mass grave, where locals found 25 sets of remains. to quickly put in place a plan, outlined in increases that make it even finding a solution similar to the one But land mines planted by the Islamic State have January, that would automatically certify harder for young people to outlined in the Memorandum. The the income of borrowers enrolled in process needs to be simplified, Curbelo already killed some volunteers. pay down their debt and income-driven repayment plans. said in a 2016 interview with Student The bureaucracy, Curbelo said manage their finances, Media and Young Invincibles, a national China cautions US against a trade war to Student Media, should always be Carlos Curbelo non-profit organization working to looking for ways to modernize their Congressman engage young adults in political issues. BEIJING — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang systems and make it easier to navigate Florida District 26 “We have legislation in Congress, cautioned the U.S. against starting a trade war the programs and resources available to Republicans and Democrats working and positioned Beijing as a leading proponent of them. together, to create a dashboard, that globalization at a news conference Wednesday, “This new automatic income everyone who wants to apply to an underscoring the extent to which Donald Trump’s certification program does just that, institution of higher education can access presidency has pushed China into a global leadership and borrowers will be protected from and there would be key information role. unnecessary payment increases that borrowers’ income information will help on default rates, on graduation rates,” “We don’t want to see a trade war breaking out,” Li make it even harder for young people millions of borrowers access affordable Curbelo said. said at the news conference, a highly scripted annual to pay down their debt and manage payments and avoid delinquencies and This legislation, introduced ritual in a gold-bedecked meeting room at Beijing’s their finances,” Curbelo said. “My defaults,” the letter stated. by Democratic Congresswoman Great Hall of the People. American companies, he colleagues and I are urging the Treasury According to the letter, more than Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon and said, would suffer the most in a trade battle between and Education Departments to move 8 million borrowers are in default with Republican Congressman Ryan the world’s two largest economies. forward as quickly as possible.” more behind on their payments. Costello of Philadelphia in 2016, would Student loan borrowers who are “Failure to meet annual recertification automatically connect borrowers with Far-right populism falters with Dutch enrolled in income-driven repayment deadlines can increase the risk of default income-driven repayment plans before vote, but remains a powerful force plans must submit updated income and lead to long-term financial hardship default. information each year; however, for borrowers,” the letter stated. “[Those Called the SIMPLE Act, which LONDON — First came the sighs of relief — and according to a press release from in default or behind on payments] — stands for Streamlining Income-driven now come hard questions. Has the march of far-right Curbelo’s office, many borrowers do not roughly one quarter of student loan Manageable Payments on Loans for populism in Europe been halted? Or is it still a force update their income information by the borrowers— face serious long-term Education, would also automate the to be reckoned with? annual deadline. consequences. Borrowers in default can annual process of updating income Congratulations poured in Thursday from leaders “The Departments’ Memorandum lose access to federal student aid, see information. across Europe after Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s center-right party garnered the largest share of parliamentary seats, blunting a challenge from firebrand Geert Wilders, who’s been called the Committee invites Program honors Netherlands’ Donald Trump. students to join TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE author at BBC SCC, PAGE 1 access to all this AWARD, PAGE 1 in a vacuum but information and keep something that’s witnesses, will review all the them(sic) to themselves and immediate and has often a social justice panther press evidence and reports what not go around telling highly component, representing different subject has been submitted ...,” said confidential information. The positions in the world and literature,” she Torres. student must be trustworthy said. “It just makes it more meaningful for EDITORIAL BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION They will then determine and capable of handling a everyone, readers and writers.” whether the student is high level of responsibility.” The event acts as a capstone to the Editor in Chief Modesto Maidique Campus: GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. responsible for each of the Torres adds that students ‘Writers on the Bay’ reading series, Wade Cayla Bush (305) 348-2709 individual charges. who currently have minimal says, which includes two alumni book News Director [email protected] The SCC reviews cases or no prior involvement within readings in the fall, student literary awards Martina Bretous Biscayne Bay Campus: include drug use on and off or outside the University can in the spring and book readings with three Sports Director WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. campus, underage drinking, gain to more involvement outside writers who’ve achieved literary allegations of physical within the community. On the success. Jayda Hall (305) 919-4722 [email protected] violence, harassment toward other hand, extracurricular “Our students can see ‘I can submit for Entertainment other students, staff, or activities will not hinder student literary award [and] if I go through Fax: Director (305) 348-2712 faculty, verbal abuse, threats, students from being accepted the graduate program, I can come back as an Nia Young sexual misconduct, rape and into the program. alum[nus] and have a reading. If I continue Editor-in-Chief: Opinion Director stalking among others. Prospective students must in the writing life … I can be a part of (305) 348-1580 The deadline to submit be enrolled in a minimum ‘Writers On the Bay’ or something like it Michelle Marchante [email protected] applications is Friday, March of six credit hours for and then, at the culmination of my career, Multimedia Director Advertising: 24 and interviews will be held undergraduate students and I can end up in a reading context like the Cornell Whitehead (305) 348-6994 a week before finals week, three credit hours for graduate Lawrence Sanders Award’ … it shows every [email protected] Copy Chief though the exact date has not students. They must also be in stage of a writing career,” she said. Cayla Bush Panther Press is published on Mondays and yet been set. good academic and conduct The event will take at the Biscayne Bay Production Manager Thursdays during the Fall and Spring semesters “We hold interviews so standing with the University, Campus in the Wolfe University Center and once a week during Summer B. One copy Nia Young that we can better project to have a minimum cumulative Ballrooms from 8 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, per person. Additional copies are 25 cents. students the importance of the GPA of 2.5, and be available March 30. It’s free and open to the public Director of Student Media Panther Press is not responsible for the content of ads. Ad content is the sole responsibility Student Conduct Committee to serve on at least three but tickets are required. Robert Jaross of the company or vendor. Panther Press is an as we deal with a lot of hearings —three hours each— For more information, visit english.fiu. Asst. Director of editorially independent newspaper partially confidential information,” a month to remain an active edu or their offices in Deuxieme Maison, funded by student and services fees that are Student Media appropriated by Student Government. said Torres. “[We look for] a member. room 453 at MMC and Academic Center I, Alfred Soto student who is able to have room 335 at the BBC. Contact Us Michelle Marchante Opinion Director OPINION Panther Press – 3 PantherNOW.com Monday, March 20, 2017 “I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO” James Baldwin’s thoughts still ‘shine light’ on today’s racial problems

RIGHT TURN great writers before him, Baldwin’s oppression, necessitated the moral intellectual contributions continue destruction of those willing to be to shine light on the world’s present accomplices to the abuse. troubles. However, I must quarrel with Peck’s interpretation of Today, we’re always asking people to take sides. Is it Blue Baldwin would almost Baldwin’s ongoing relevance. Lives Matter? All Lives Matter? Or BLM? Baldwin would surely have sympathized, if not Ventriloquizing the words of endorsed, the criticisms against CHRISTIAN have hated that. GONZALEZ dead writers is always a troublesome mass incarceration and against the endeavor: no one knows exactly ways discrimination persists in James Baldwin’s forlorn what Baldwin would have said Alfredo Garcia American society. But to ignore his disposition said it all: he was one of about the events in Missouri or the Adjunct faculty idiosyncrasies and complexities is those unlucky people who had been Black Lives Matter movement. Sociology unfair to his writing. compelled, by forces much outside Baldwin’s thought was nuanced. “I Am Not Your Negro,” themselves, to reconcile their love He was against the monstrous despite all this, is nonetheless an for mankind with their knowledge racism of his time, of course, but people to take sides. Is it Blue Lives specific demands, starting with outstanding and a deeply profound of history. his position was different from that Matter? All Lives Matter? Or Black criminal justice reform and a movie. It is to Raoul Peck’s credit that of the two great civil rights leaders: Lives Matter? Baldwin would have revocation of the War on Drugs. As I watched it, people around he managed to capture this part Martin Luther King and Malcolm hated that.” My aim here is not to adjudicate me emoted their feelings — when of Baldwin’s essence so well in X. King was too soft on whites; X In addition to this issue of style, between the approaches but to Peck showed racism, the disgust his documentary, “I Am Not Your was too harsh on them. I believe some problems arise when highlight an important distinction. in the theater was palpable; when Negro.” Baldwin’s views lay somewhere one tries to superimpose Baldwin’s Also of note is that Baldwin progress was displayed — as with In the film, Samuel L. Jackson’s in the middle. critiques of 1960s America with the showed a certain kind of the election of a black president deep voice narrates Baldwin’s Alfredo Garcia, an adjunct present state of affairs. consideration, if not compassion, — people smiled and clapped. critiques about racial subjugation lecturer at the Honors College and The first problem with drawing for whites. In his famous debate This general disposition shows the in America. While this happens, specialist in sociology, describes a direct parallel between the 60s with William F. Buckley in 1965, progress that has been made. viewers are shown images Baldwin as always being an and today is that Baldwin never Baldwin said that segregation was Yet the fact that the film’s from America’s historic crimes “in-between person.” really offered much in the way of a not merely a crime against American message remains relevant and against blacks: grotesquely racist “Whenever you live in that solution to what was then called the blacks, though an appalling crime it thought provoking demonstrates we television commercials and movies, interstitial place, you never feel “Negro question.” Baldwin mainly was. still have tribulations to overcome. segregated buses and restaurants comfortable taking a side,” Garcia critiqued, and it is nearly impossible “It is a terrible thing,” said and photos of flagellated slaves. said. to find fault with his analyses. But Baldwin, “for an entire people Christian Gonzalez is a And then, there is footage from Garcia also pointed out that he did not provide a program for to surrender to the notion that staff writer for Panther Press. modern-day protests in Ferguson Baldwin’s style would not have fit “solving” racism. one-ninth of its population is His column, Right Turn, is a and elsewhere. in well in today’s mass media. In contrast, today’s activists beneath them.” commentary on foreign affairs, Like the thoughts of many “Today, we’re always asking for racial justice advance a set of Segregation, like all systems of culture, and social sciences. Students: Make sure you have time to sleep LIFEWINKS students are forced 83.6 million people in irritability.” their founder Arianna which is dedicated to indirectly to sit at a desk America were suffering The good news is that Huffington “was a woman providing quality services for hours at a time; this from sleep deprivation in the article mentioned a who underslept and to FIU’s student body. includes in and out of class. 2014.” few tips that may improve overworked until her body CAPS is located in the But there is what health and productivity finally collapsed from MMC Student Health professors and teachers throughout the day. Of the exhaustion one afternoon.” Center and in the Wolfe call “a better way to be various tips, I find two to Thankfully, she survived, University Center at BBC. ALECIA ALLEN successful in college.”For What time do be the most important. but as you can see, getting The staff there are every hour spent in class, students have to The first is “No binge the right amount of sleep available to help you it’s expected that you spend unwind and take sleeping in on the weekends. is essential to counter improve your time Most students have two to three hours studying care of themselves? When you sleep late on the these negative effects and management skills, sacrificed homework outside of class. weekends it messes with maintain a healthy life. decision making skills, for sports, student A typical full-time your circadian rhythm So, I encourage all of goal setting, stress organizations or a social student will take four making your wakeup time you who are reading this management, and more life. Other times, it’s the classes nearly five days a Sacrificing our sleep for inconsistent, which results to make the proper changes so you can excel in your exact opposite; simple week, which totals to about daily activities, no matter in a groggy and tired to your life as soon as everyday life. The program pleasures like family 40 hours a week. Factor how important they may feeling in the beginning of possible to deter any health also offers podcasts, online time and exercising are in part time jobs, leisure be, does not come without the day, resulting in a less risks. I’m sure there are assessments or schedule sacrificed for academic time, eating, sleeping and its consequences. productive day.” still questions of what to workshops so you can success. But, what time any other activities, that’s Another Huffington The second tip is to do about all the demands receive the help you need. do students have to a little over 200 hours a Post article talks about “Learn how much sleep you life may be putting on you, unwind and take care of week. There are only 168 the side effects of sleep really need.” According to however, there is a way you Alecia Allen is a themselves? hours in a week. deprivation. These include, the article, it’s not true that can take advantage of the contributing writer for It can be difficult to This elevated demand “memory loss, decreased everyone needs eight hours resources FIU has for its Panther Press. Her column, complete priorities, and the for energy throughout creativity, symptoms of sleep, but not knowing students. LifeWinks, discusses how workload put on students the day has led to a high similar to ADHD, tremors, how much your body needs You are always to improve your life while can be unfair sometimes. number of sleep deprived higher risk of stroke, can harm you. welcome to seek assistance making a positive influence On certain days or even people. According to the impaired moral judgement, According to the from the Counseling and in the community. weeks, it appears that Huffington Post, “about cognitive impairment, and Huffington Post, Psychological Services,

SEND US YOUR LETTERS DISCLAIMER EDITORIAL POLICY Have something on your mind? Send an email to [email protected]. Be The opinions presented within this page do not represent the views Editorials are the unified voice of the editorial board, which is composed sure to include your name, major and year and a photo of yourself. Letters of The Panther Press Editorial Board. These views are separate from of the editor in chief, management, and the editors of each of the four must be less than 400 words and may be edited for clarity and length. editorials and reflect individual perspectives of contributing writers sections. Panther Press welcomes any letters regarding or in response to Panther Press will only run two letters a semester from any individual. and/or members of the University community. its editorials. Send them to [email protected] Nia Young Entertainment Director Entertainment Panther Press – 4 PantherNOW.com Monday, March 20, 2017 PASTELITOS AND PERFORMANCES Vicky Cafe hosts weekly Open Mic Night on campus

CHRISTOPHER DOWNS One of the performers, Contributing Writer Helen Blondel, performed Mariah Carey’s 1993 song, With pastelitos, pan con “Hero.” She says she has been bistec, cuban coffee and open singing her whole life and the mics, Vicky Cafe, located in key to a good performance is the Patricia and Phillip Frost connecting with the audience. Art Museum, has carved its “Singing is something place on campus. that’s natural to me,” Blondel Among the many events said. “When it comes to hosted weekly at the cafe, [being] on stage, I just make “Open Mic Night” has become a connection with [the] the most popular among audience…it is my heart students. Vicky Cafe features a and soul and it’s my way variety of student acts such as of expressing my feelings comedians, poets, local singers coherently.” and artists. Sophomore broadcast David Pina, general journalism major Laniah manager of Vicky Cafe, says Harris felt pleasantly surprised he is very satisfied with the by the talent that performed at involvement of students. her first visit to open mic night. “The first Open Mic Night “I thought that Open Mic that we had, people showed up Night was very interesting, and said that they didn’t even being able to see students be know we were having one, brave and step out of their shell they just heard the music and and perform,” said Harris. came,” said Pina. Harris said she was so Pina believes that the moved by the performers that success of Vicky Cafe;s open she’ll be attending open mic mic is due primarily to the nights at Vicky’s more often Cornell Whitehead/Panther Press involvement of students on and encourages other students campus. to do the same. Christopher Bines, a sophomore music major, performs at Open Mic Night, Thursday March 9 hosted by Vicky “It seemed to make sense Students can check out Cafe, located at the lower level of the Frost Art Museum. to give students the power Vicky Cafe’s Open Mic Night to make the space what they every Thursdays from 6 p.m. want...you remember that to closing. The performer people are people and that sign up sheet is available to there are layers to everyone,” students at 6 p.m. as well. said Pina. University’s Mind and Melody Chapter looking to grow, recruit volunteers

MICHELLE SILVA placed on the sessions. looking for musicians,” said Formoso. “We welcome all Contributing Writer “They would remember that I would come on a specific types of students despite their music background.” day to teach them music [and] it was very rewarding to Volunteering with the organization accounts for part Mind and Melody at FIU is fine-tuning its pitch to hear that. They would say to their families ‘please don’t of the operation, but part time paid opportunities exist attract new members. pick me up on this day because I’m going to learn a little within Mind and Melody as well, according to Medina. The newly founded chapter of the non-profit bit about music,’” Formoso said. “That’s our [current] goal, to see if we can target some organization is expanding it services which already uses While Mind and Melody’s public relations team is musicians so they can be hired,” Medina tells student music to aid those with neurological impairments. media. Carolina Formoso, the chapter’s president, says Mind Formoso says volunteer opportunities with Mind and Melody uses the music as interactive therapy, and the and Melody are available to all members of the FIU impairments serviced by the club vary in nature. community. Volunteers help senior citizens play user- “Right now, we work with individuals that are older They would remember that I would come on a friendly instruments, like maracas and xylophones. that experience Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, strokes [or] specific day to teach them music [and] it was “The focus of volunteers is to help the [participants], different forms of dementia,” Formoso said. very rewarding to hear that comment. They to make sure that the individual is ...getting all that they As the organization grows, the e-board envisions an would say to their families ‘please don’t pick can get from the session,” said Formoso. expansion of its sessions and a broadening of its audience. Mind and Melody also by provides multi-lingual me up on this day because I’m going to learn “We want to make it to the national level and we also sessions. Catering to individuals, Medina and Formoso want to incorporate different age groups...and different a little bit about music.’ emphasize, is the key to helping the mind through types of neurological impairments,” Formoso said. Carolina Formoso melodies. Mind and Melody, INC. was created in 2014, said Chapter President According to Formoso, facilities currently partnering Formoso. The young non-profit relies exclusively on Mind and Melody [FIU chapter] with Mind and Melody are home to Spanish-speaking, volunteers to keep the programs growing. Creole-speaking, and English-speaking individuals. As “Participating in Mind and Melody is actually a such, the organization makes sure to provide translations really rewarding opportunity [to] be among an older in all three languages. The organization welcomes new community,” said Elizabeth Medina, the organization’s looking to add to the list of facilities they collaborate with, volunteers fluent in any language. public relations coordinator. they are also looking to strengthen the organization’s Students interested in joining the non-profit Formoso explains that senior citizens who attend membership numbers. Joining FIU’s chapter of Mind and organization can find more information at mindandmelody. music sessions by Mind and Melody find as much solace Melody is a two-step process, Formoso says. The process org. in their weekly reprieve from conventional therapy as includes a background check and interview that excludes FIU’s chapter meets every other Monday in GC 286. their session leaders do. Members of the group Formoso questions about musical ability. led last semester reminded her of the importance they “We’re always looking for volunteers and we’re always PantherNOW.com Entertainment Panther Press – Monday, March 20, 2017 5 Service group helps BAYFEST RETURNS students travel abroad SPC to host festival with local artists

KALI-RAY SKINNER representatives from the programs JULIANE SUNSHINE composer and musical sociopolitical activist. Staff Writer abroad who would be hosting the Staff Writer His recognition with type of music known as students. Students will be able to compas or Kompa is a dance style music with Students interested in traveling find which programs interest them Student Programming Council will Creole lyrics. Sweet Micky’s “Kite Yo Pale” the world while giving back to while exploring the various tables celebrate their annual Bayfest music festival is one of the singer’s newer songs released the communities they visit will for each program, interview, and with performances from Mr. Vegas, Kiddo in 2016. be able to get more information find out on the spot if they are Marv, Gabel Pix and DJ Luke Nast, to name Bayfest will be held on April 1 from 3 through the Global Exchange Fair accepted. a few. at MMC on March 22, from 10 The current AIESEC president, Bayfest was created for not just students, a.m. to 2 p.m. in GC 243. Tarek Abdel Raouf, is a senior but faculty, family and anyone else who The fair will be hosted by triple majoring in psychology, wants to enjoy a musical festival. AIESEC, a non profit that philosophy and political science The event has had major headliners in focuses on providing students and who hopes to start a non-profit. the past such as Trick Daddy, Kes, Jbeatz, recent graduates opportunities to Originally from Egypt, Raouf Alan Cave and Migos, drawing crowds of There will be a mixture of reggae, improve their leadership skills joined AIESEC after coming to 800-1000 of people and there is to be an through service work around the Miami to pursue his education. increase of at least 200 more this year. hip hop, Hattian and local artists world. He worked his way through the “There will be a mixture of reggae, hip this year At the fair, AIESEC will departments of AIESEC before hop, Haitian and local artists this year,” said offer on-site interviews with deciding to do his own exchange. SPC President Fabiola Jean-Baptise. “I am very passionate about The final lineup for the Bayfest has been Fabiola Jean-Baptise making the world a better place,” revealed. It first started with Mr. Vegas, President said Raouf. Kiddo Marv, Gabel Pix and DJ Luke Nasty. Student Programming Council From May to June of 2016, The last two artists for Bayfest, are A Boogie It was one of the best Raouf volunteered in Colombia to Wit Da Hoodie and Sweet Micky. experiences in my life. I teach children about sustainable A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, whose real now have a Colombian development goals. While in name is Artist Dubose is a rising rapper family and they might Colombia, Raouf saw other from Bronx, New York. Dubose spent most even come to my international AIESEC members, of his teenage years between New York and p.m. to 12 a.m. behind the swimming pool at graduation, traveled and learned Spanish. Florida, before finally moving back to New the Biscayne Bay Campus. “It was one of the best York. Dubose is currently co-signed with “There will be food trucks, games and Tarek Abdel Raouf experiences in my life. I now Meek Mill and DJ Khaled and his two songs different activities. I look forward for students Senior have a Colombian family and “Timeless” and “My Sh*t” have both had to attend the event,” said Jean-Baptise. Psychology, philosophy they might even come to my spots on the Billboard 100. Early bird tickets are on sale right now. and political science graduation,” said Raouf. Sweet Micky, whose real name is Michel FIU students can buy tickets for five dollars. FIU sent over fifty students Martelly was the president of Haiti from the Otherwise, tickets are 15 dollars. Tickets on these programs last year years 2011 to 2016. The Haitian performing are currently being sold online through and recording artist, is also a businessman, Eventbrite. SEE AIESEC, PAGE 6

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FRESH BAKE This past week gave surprises and nuances both in structure and The end result is a “sugar rush” of a 4 2 Chainz (ft. Ty Dolla $ign, Trey us the triumphant and lyrical content. dance pop song that bounces along with an Songz and Jhene Aiko)- “It’s A Vibe” long-awaited return According to annotations written by undeniable carefree energy. 2 Chainz released two songs to be featured to form for indie folk Pecknold on the lyric site Genius, the song on his upcoming Pretty Girls Like Trap Music, artists Fleet Foxes, an traces the history of the band from their 3 Do Make Say Think- “Bound” and while the rapper’s charm seems to have all-star R&B connection creative peak to their ultimate undoing at the worn off in recent years, the most noteworthy helmed by 2 Chainz and end of the last tour. Despite forming in the mid-90s, the of the two serves as a posse cut among CHRISTOPHER a bubbly new single It focuses particularly on the friendship experimental Toronto group Do Make Say contemporary radio R&B stars. RODRIGUEZ from Little Dragon. between Pecknold and band member Skye Think are more associated with the mid-00s Despite being a 2 Chainz project, he still Here are the new Skeljset, whose birthday inspired the song reinterpretation and creative peak of the seems like a guest, tossing out cheesy lines releases waiting to be included on your title. The band’s third album Crack Up is set endlessly debatable sub-genre known as “Make an Asian want hibachi/Make an Italian playlists. for release in June. post-rock. want Versace” over an otherwise decent flow. At the time, the movement led by bands This one belongs to the featured players, 1 Fleet Foxes- “Third of May/ 2 Little Dragon- “Sweet” such as Explosions in the Sky, Mogwai and all comfortable in their element and playfully Odaighara” Caspian, were primarily defined by their riding the slick Murda-produced beat. Little Dragon is a band that excels at finding instrumental and crescendo-laden dramatic Jhene Aiko in particular, not a stranger to The Seattle-based indie folk outfit were intersections of seemingly disparate influences pieces featuring numerous electric guitars and scene-stealing features, sounds like a breath among the most critically acclaimed bands and marrying their common elements. pummeling drums. of fresh air as she comes through with her to emerge from the late 00s, releasing two On their previous single “High”, the Then just as quickly, the scene disintegrated relaxed semi-improvised performance, not albums before fading into a hiatus due to group sounded like neo-soul reinterpreted via as the bands restlessly experimented with really even saying much aside from the tensions within the group. chillwave and on their most recent “Sweet”, other sounds such as ambient electronica and repeated affirmation “It’s a vibe.” Six years later, frontman Robin Pecknold they go for something else entirely. even (gasp) including vocal. It makes one realize it would’ve been most and a slightly-changed lineup released their It opens with a beat reminiscent of early 90s On their succinct new release, their first effective if Aiko had the lead. The end result new single, a sprawling eight-minute ride that Eurodance act Snap! or even house revivalists since 2009, the band return to the distinctive is a song that perhaps won’t stand the test of begins with the familiar intertwined voices, Azari & III except with slightly slower tempo. mid-00s post-rock sound, utilizing playful time, but nonetheless effectively delivered a acoustic guitars and stomping beat reminiscent Then, incessantly bubbly electronic guitars that complement each other with consistently smooth vibe. of their 2011 album Helplessness Blues. effects are added on in a manner that recall alternating melodies and moving seamlessly Things descend into a sea of reverb contemporary electro acts such as Hot Chip or through transitions that rise before falling back Fresh Bake is a weekly column that reviews following the third verse before arriving at Art Angels Grimes. into a driving rhythm that reveals surprisingly new music releases in various genres. the outro, a nearly chaotic arrangement of Most impressive is the playful call-and- strong focus. Christopher Rodriguez also hosts a weekly twinkling guitars, harps and electronic beeps. response interaction between frontwoman Is this the beginning of the second (or radio show on The Roar, where he plays latest The end result is a song meant to unravel Yukimi Nagano and a backing chorus who third? Or fourth?) post-rock revival? releases. for the listener over time, revealing new respond with “Sweet!” following each line. Student leaders promote world ‘development’

AIESEC, PAGE 5 two of my passions. I really feel like without AIESEC I wouldn’t alone. AIESEC offers have found a way to volunteer and internship put the two together. opportunities. Internships It’s such a no-hassle can either be paid (3-8 process and there [are] months) or unpaid (2-3 so many opportunities to months). choose from that are all Volunteering can range financially affordable. from 6-8 weeks, and all I’m so glad I found them. programs are based off of I graduate this semester so the seventeen sustainable I almost missed out,” said development goals from Lyn. the Youth for Global Goals AIESEC is doing onsite Initiative that AIESEC interviews in an effort to is working hard to make the process easier complete by 2030. These and they hope it will keep sustainable development people focused on what it goals include such topics is they really care about as climate action, quality and on the programs that of education, and gender will match those passions. equality. If you are unable to Danielle Lyn, a senior afford the programs, communication arts major AIESEC will provide the with a global media minor, tools to help fundraise. recently chose to get Having a resume ready involved with AIESEC. to email is required for She says she was browsing internship applications. through the AIESEC AIESEC can be reached website one day with no at their instagram: @ intention of applying, and aiesecinmiami and vpogt- came across a program [email protected]. that was a perfect fit: a Those interested global entrepreneurship as around the year can book a digital media producer a meeting at: http://ogx. in Egypt. youcanbook.me. Students She applied and heard do not need to book a back soon after. meeting to participate in “Digital media and the Global Exchange Fair. cultural exploration are PantherNOW.com SPORTS Panther Press – Monday, March 20, 2017 7

CLUB SPORTS Triathlon club hosts first practice at BBC

Photos by Nicholas Poblete/ Panther Press

Top Left: Participants cheer on other runners as they push to the finish line. Bottom Left: Triathlon club meets up to prepare for its first cycling portion of practice. Top Right: Participants cycle through BBC on trail near Biscayne Bay.

NICHOLAS POBLETE Christina Reddick, assistant director at the Wellness is a common face at the practices held by the club. Contributing Writer and Recreation center at BBC, is an advisor for the Zambrano said the practices have become something Triathlon Club, and said no one is left behind. he looks forward to every week. “We do everything as a group,” Reddick said. “It’s a chance to prove to yourself that you can do The Triathlon Club partnered up with TriDi “Our practices really give our students the triathlon something you thought you could never do,” he said. Multisport Training to hold its first triathlon practice experience.” The club’s purpose of holding practices is to of the season at Biscayne Bay Campus on Saturday, Almost 90 participants showed up for the first also assist athletes who wish to participate in FIU’s March 4. practice of the semester, which was led by three TriDi triathlon, held later in 2017. Athletes of all levels were welcomed to come out coaches and two FIU coaches. Students can participate in these practices for free, and participate and go at their own pace. Vivek Somani, a hospitality junior, returned to while non-FIU students pay a fee of $80 per semester. The practice began with a group stretching session, practice with the club. Practices are held at BBC every Saturday at 8 a.m. followed by a 30-minute swim in BBC’s Aquatic Center “I love the fact that they provide coaches that are For more information on the Triathlon Club, visit and a bike ride through the campus. It concluding with willing to teach and push you,” Somani said. “It’s FIU’s student affairs website. a mile-time-trial. At the end of the practice, members challenging, and I like that.” enjoyed a nutritious brunch. Diego Zambrano, an information technology senior,

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Senior guard looks forward to ‘entering real world’

Janka Hegedus played their final when you’re not in a competitive is simply my leadership,” she said. conference’s media relations home game of the season against environment.” The way I approached to leading my coordinators. Not only has the senior University of Alabama-Birmingham. Todorovic believes that she has team, and the way I took over the out of Bosnia and Herzegovina And for Todorovic, she said left a legacy at FIU on and off the captain role this last year way before started all 28 games this season, she’s going to miss every minute as court. In her career, she recorded I was a leader will be my legacy. but she also kept herself busy in a student athlete. .331 from the three-point line, Just using my voice out there, the the classroom, working on her post “Just being a part of a averaged 2.0 points a game and 1.5 way I communicate and the way I -graduate degree in marketing right competitive sport like after college, rebounds a game. As a two-year lead the team. As for the classroom, after double majoring in political I can still play on my own and not starter and role player coming containing a high GPA despite all science and international relations. feel that I am not officially part of off the bench, she averages 16.9 the basketball obligation.” “I’m actually excited to spend a competitive team,” she said. “You minutes per game. In the classroom, Senior guard Todorovic was one my time entering to the real world PETER HOLLAND, JR. know, just competing every day, she is working on business projects of the six players in Conference and to dedicate myself to something Staff Writer practicing every day is something for different companies, all while USA named 2017 In-Touch Credit that I am passionate about,” she I’m going to miss. Even though maintaining a high GPA. Union Conference USA Women’s said. “Just how I apply myself to Nikolina “Nina” Todorovic, I’m still going to continue to work “After speaking to my coaches, Basketball All-Academic Team. basketball, I will apply myself along with her fellow teammate out. But it still won’t be the same they told me that my legacy here The selection was voted by the looking for a job.” Contact Us Jayda Hall Sports Director SPORTS Panther Press – 8 PantherNOW.com Monday, March 20, 2017 PITCHIN’ PANTHERS Freshman pitchers showcase talents as starters on field

BRETT SHWEKY MacDonald said that During his tenure at With the Having played standout. As a senior Staff Writer with it being one of his Flanagan, MacDonald game being in nine collegiate for the Gators, she first starts in his career, earned team MVP honors tied going into games, the finished with 18 wins, Freshman the award had some in his senior season and the top of the freshman hurler a remarkable 0.78 ERA pitcher Nick greater meaning. was also named Pitcher eighth, pitcher says the faster and 269 strikeouts. In MacDonald “Of course it’s of the Year in 2015 and Shannon Saile pace of the game 2016, she was named earned special, it was 2016. The right-hander returned to SHANNON SAILE was one of the All-Tampa Player of the Conference special because was highly sought after the mound differences that year and was a finalist USA Pitcher it really was my by Alabama State, preparing to stood out going for the 6A FACA Player of the Week second start in my Tennessee, Kentucky and lead the Panthers out from high school to of the year. honors, NICK collegiate career,” the crosstown rival Miami of the inning against college. Saile, who said it following his MACDONALD said MacDonald. Hurricanes. the University of Notre “The faster pace, the was always her dream dominating “It doesn’t happen; When asked about his Dame Saturday, March bigger hitters, relying to play division-one performance in the however, if my team decision to attend FIU, 4. on my team as much as I softball, decided to 5-1 victory against the doesn’t play at the high- MacDonald said that head The freshman hurler can are some differences attend FIU because Manhattan College level they’ve been playing coach Mervyl Melendez struck out an additional I’ve noticed so far,” she felt the Panthers Jaspers on Sunday, March at.” was the deciding factor in two Notre Dame batters said Saile. “In high provided her with the 5. Currently leading the him becoming a Panther. in the inning, to bring school, you don’t really best opportunity. The right-hander Panthers’ pitching staff “To be honest with you her strikeout total to 12 have the outstanding “I always wanted retired the first 11 of 12 with a staggering 1.42 Mervyl Melendez was on the day. outfielder that you to play division-one opposing batters he faced ERA, MacDonald has really my deciding factor Saturday’s game would in college, my softball in Florida,” said before Manhattan secured been able to limit opposing in my decision to attend against the Fighting fielders have really the freshman ace. “FIU its first hit in the top of batters to a .143 batting FIU” said MacDonald. “I Irish, was the fourth been backing me up presented themselves at the fourth. MacDonald average. MacDonald in wasn’t directly recruited time this season that and that always makes the correct time, when pitched a career-high 7 12.2 innings pitched this by him, but his assistant Saile recorded 10-or- a difference throughout I went on my unofficial 2/3, where he restricted season has only given up was the one that recruited more strikeouts in a any game.” visit I instantly fell the Jaspers to one earned two-earned runs and has me and once we finally game. Having played Prior to attending in love with the run off just two hits. The collected 16 strikeouts. met I fell in love with the in nine games so far, FIU, Saile went to Land university.” freshman struck out nine Prior to attending way he coached almost the freshman has been O’Lakes High School Manhattan batters to FIU, the freshman played immediately.” able to accumulate 71 where she was a four- record his first collegiate for West Broward High strikeouts in just 51 year softball player and win, in only his second School and Charles W. innings pitched. a three-year volleyball career start. Flanagan High School.

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