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elections Remembering Japan Allegations filed contesting 2012 elections Melissa caceres ment team claims to have News Director evidence to demonstrate that the [email protected] Farinas and Castro campaign “violated several regulations as Following the announce- laid forth by the Student Body ment of the winning Student Elections Code, including Government presidential ticket issues regarding conflict of as Laura Farinas and Alex interest, non-compliance with Castro, four grievances were the elections code, failure to filed to the Student Government adhere to a private censure Supreme Court questioning the issued by Campus Life, and legitimacy of the 2012 SGA most importantly, voter fraud.” presidential election. If found guilty by the Elec- Claiming evidence of voter tions Commission, the pres- fraud and failure to comply ident-elect and vice presi- with the Student Body Elec- dent-elect would be subject tions Code, presidential candi- to disqualification from their date Sanjeev Udhnani and his positions. running mate Connor Mautner “We ran an honest filed two of the four court orders campaign. With every single Alexia Escalante/The Beacon last Friday to the Court against vote that we got we made sure Luis Garcia, a sophomore majoring in psychology, observes the photo exhibition at the Green Library on April the Farinas-Castro campaign. that that person had informa- 9, showcasing photographs from the recent earthquake in Japan. “Throughout the campaign, tion on what was going to be we received copies of text done,” said Farinas in an inter- messages from several sources view with Student Media last tickets and name the remaining SGA Elections, obtaining votes election.” Board and will be heard today in which they were asked to week. “If an appeal were to candidates, Samir Patel and through methods specifically During the April 9 Senate at 9:30am, while Udhnani’s is submit, or submitted, their be sent in, I have no idea what Andres Wu, the winners of the prohibited in our Statutes,” meeting, Chief Justice Octavio to be held today at 8 a.m. panther ID’s and passwords grounds it would be on.” election. Maneiro said in the writ. “The Mella announced that the Court “We see the opportunity so that members of the Farinas The next day, April 7, According to the appeal, nature, and multiple instances would not be hearing Manei- for another election, with one 2012 campaign can vote on another two court orders were the Udhnani ticket and Farinas of these violations, show two ro’s court order on the grounds or two days of election at two their behalf,” said Gracie sent by Anthony Maneiro, a ticket were campaigning in no- presidential tickets that did not that they did have enough central polling stations,” said Aguero, the Udhnani-Mautner petitioner, to the Court. The campaign zones. follow the rules, placing those supporting material. Udhnani. “At the end of the campaign’s compliance first was requesting the disqual- “By not following the Elec- that did at an inherent disadvan- The second grievance by day, the 4101 students who manager, in a press release. ification of both the Farinas- tions Code, these two tickets tage that significantly impaired Maneiro was filed against voted for me, voted into an ille- The campaign’s manage- Castro and Udhnani-Mautner have compromised the 2012 their ability to compete in the the neutrality of the Elections gitimate system.” organizations Catholics on campus strive to create a presence Bruna Bejarano campaign. “But it is very probable that Vega said the archdiocese plans to “I don’t mind these campaigns,” about his new job. Contributing Writer a large number of these people aren’t reach out to all students – practicing Ami Nakagana said. “I love to hear “A lot of students don’t know we [email protected] necessarily people who follow Catholi- and non-practicing Catholics as well as exist yet,” Vega said. “And a lot just cism in their daily lives.” those of other faiths or no faith at all. need to be reached out [to] and invited. Catholic clergy and parishioners The increased Catholic presence “One of my big keys or one of the When they are, more often than not wearing white shirts with the Archdi- at FIU can be understood as part of things that is being asked of me is to do they will accept to become more active ocese of Miami logo have become a a larger project of the archdiocese, more outreach,” Vega said. “Since it’s In any institution, the in their faith. We have had a good new sight amid the more than 40,000 which oversees and serves a popula- a very large university, we are trying larger it grows, the larger response on the part of students that students registered at the University. tion of more than 1.3 million Catho- to meet students where they are. This a portion of that group desire spirituality.” They are part of the archdiocese’s lics, 60 elementary and middle schools, means going to sports events, foot- that is less and less identi- Some students, however, worry “revival of faith” campaign to reach 13 high schools and two universities in ball games, organizing barbecues. We fied with the core beliefs about the conflicting nature and out to the nearly 30,000 Catholics in a territory including Broward, Miami- already have a weekly routine where purposes of the Catholic teachings the University community. Dade and Monroe counties. we have an information table to sign up of that particular... inside a public university that claims to It’s an effort raising some eyebrows “Right now, we are in the phase of students who show interest.” institution. be gaining more and more recognition on a booming, secular, tax-supported reinventing the ministry,” Vega said The reactions from students vary Rev. Rigoberto Vega as a top-notch research facility. institution with students from of the FIU effort. “We had to get our greatly. “It’s not progressive. I really wish diverse ethnic, cultural and religious student organization re-registered. After more than two months on they would allow something else to backgrounds. Structurally, we had to start from step campus, the project has attracted the come to the school,” Karina Tellez, 19, “Those are people who you can say one. But we are reaching out to the interest of about 100 students, but opinions even if I disagree with them.” said. are baptized Catholics,” said the Rev. campus and we are seeing an imme- just a little more than 20 are currently Although the numbers are still Rigoberto Vega, who is leading the FIU diate response, although gradual.” attending campus mass. modest, Vega speaks very excitedly SEE CATHOLICS, PAGE 2

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lecture Farsakh lectures about ‘de facto’ apartheid in Israel Brooklyn Middleton racially, politically and economi- Staff Writer cally. Farsakh clarified that despite [email protected] the fact that South Africa’s apartheid policies were indeed conscious and Israel, unlike south Africa, never intentional, Israel’s were not. And intentionally meant to create an yet, she stated, Israel is indeed an apartheid reality; yet, Leila Farsakh, apartheid reality created “de facto.” middle eastern scholar at University Walking into the conference of Massachusetts Boston, asserts that room, several students handed out that is precisely what has happened. literature that was antithetical to the At an event coordinated by lecture, “Apartheid?” the flyer asked. Students for Justice in Palestine on “You decide.” Students rejecting April 4, Farsakh gave a lecture titled, the lecture’s central points were in minority; when they walked out after expressing that they fundamentally disagreed with the lecturer, there [The] reality of were only four or so empty chairs. apartheid is something The lengthy list of signatures on a circulating Amnesty International pro that Palestinians live Palestine petition was evidence that daily but that Israelis the majority of attendees supported are sheltered from. Palestine.

Minar Muhareb, former presi- Brooklyn Middleton/The Beacon Leila Farsakh, dent of SJP described the poignant Leila Farsakh, professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston, spoke to students on April 4, on whether Israel is Political Science Professor reality of everyday life for Pales- University of Massachusetts Boston an apartheid state. Her area of expertise is Middle East politics, comparative politics and the Arab-Israeli conflict. tinians as perceived by her trip to Palestine in 2010. Farsakh immedi- ately addressed the notion that it was Describing the created apart- apartheid policy and Farsakh drew “Reality of apartheid are some- offensive to compare Israel’s current heid reality based upon three pillars- parallels of this to Palestine’s current thing that Palestinians live daily but “Is Israel an Apartheid State? Impli- reality with that of apartheid South economic, political and geographic, fragmentation. that Israelis are sheltered from,” said cations for the Two State Solution.” Africa. Farsakh described present day Pales- Because of a pass system requiring Faraksh, in response. With her hands Using an explanation of apart- She argued that it is useful to tine as being deeply fragmented, all Palestinians to constantly show up in the air, she asked the crowd, heid- a system of laws and policy compare the Israel-Palestine conflict divided and nearly impossible to identification and checkpoints scat- “does force give you justice? Is it initiatives implemented by the to apartheid South African because navigate for Palestinians. tered all throughout the West Bank sustainable?” National Party beginning in 1948 it provides an analogous framework Saying it is easier for Palestinians and Gaza that are mandatory for Faraksh’s closing remarks in South Africa-Farsakh argued that for both beginning to understand the to travel to the United States then it is Palestinians to go thorough, an centered on the possibility of the system that institutionalized total conflict and also for imagining solu- for them to travel a distance of around often lengthy process, Farsakh restoring civility between Israel and segregation based on race is analo- tions. Rejecting that it was offensive 15 miles to Jerusalem, she referred to argued Palestine has ultimately been Palestine. The focus, she argued, gous to the Israel-Palestine conflict. to South African History, Farsakh the “bantustanization” of Palestinian bantustanized. must be resistance to the Israeli occu- Like modern day Palestine, apart- stated, “Demond Tutu came to the Territory. Bantustans were specific Injustice, she ultimately argued, pation but also to “the humanity of heid policies in South Africa resulted West Bank and said it was worse territories set aside solely for Black is as unsustainable as the current your enemy.” in a deeply fragmented region than apartheid South Africa.” Africans as a central component of everyday Palestinian’s predicament. Religious group aims to enlighten student population CATHOLICS, PAGE 1 as stated on the FIU Catholic More Campaign, an anti-abor- in which religious belief strikes “I don’t support it,” Bena- that a large number of Catho- Campus Ministry BBC Face- tion campaign sponsored and at the roots of secular, tax- zhir Maratuech, 22, said. “I lics are very nominally Cath- With an official presence at book page. administered by Christians of supported institutions, which, think women should have the olics,” Vega said. “And like both campuses, the archdiocese In January, Vega traveled different denominations. by nature, support a view of freedom to do what’s best for in any institution, the larger it is quickly moving to promote with a small group of FIU The Silent No More man based on scientific knowl- them. In fact, if there is some- grows, the larger a portion of Catholic views on matters that students to Washington D.C. to Campaign, Vega said, is edge and principles of accep- thing we can do to prevent [the that group that is less and less go beyond the fulfillment of participate in the March for Life “exposing the secrecy and tance of truths apart from divine Catholic group] from coming, I identified with the core beliefs students “desire to grow in their events. silence surrounding the revelation. would do it.” of that particular organization or Christian faith and knowledge After the trip, it was emotional and physical pain of Also by nature, Catholicism Vega recognizes that the institution.” about the rich traditions behind announced that there were plans abortion” by bringing speakers and Silent No More Campaign Church faces challenges even This story was researched the Catholic teachings on faith,” to bring to FIU the Silent No who have lived the experience can only have one view of amongst Catholics in regards to and written for JOU 3300 of abortion and “registered their abortion and other relevant issues ranging from contracep- Advanced News Writing taught regret” through the campaign’s cultural and political issues, tives to abortion. by Dr. Fred Blevens in the offices or website. including marriage and the use “In America and in most School of Journalism and Mass This is one of many issues of contraceptives. western countries you will find Communication. 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Kristi Camara are appropriated by student government. although FIU lacks a central eligible to apply in around a office which would oversee year. Training and materials provided. these mentorship programs, According to Rose, the Contact Us Igor Mello Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 3 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, April 11, 2012 clean sweep

Alonso Yec/The Beacon Jonathan Segal/The Beacon The Panthers have scored 50 runs during their six game winning streak. Mariah Dawson (above) extended her record to 15-8 after three wins over ULM.

baseball softball Winning streak up to six Dawson pitches Panthers after sweep of Trojans to three wins over ULM Eduardo Almaguer conference. Anthony Guivas to muster up more runs from the point on Staff Writer Staff Writer as they scored in four of the five innings FIU 11, Troy 7 [email protected] [email protected] played. If the Panthers wanted to win game In the second inning after two back-to- It must be nice to be Jabari Henry one, they had to beat Tyler Ray, the FIU scored a total of 20 runs in a span of back singles by Jessy Alfonso and Rachel nowadays. reigning Sun Belt Player of the Year. two days as the Panthers completed a three- Slowik, Arcuri doubled driving in both runs Henry was an afterthought three weeks “I respect Tyler Ray,” said head coach game sweep of Troy on April 7-8. to push FIU’s lead to 3-0. In the fourth ago when he was hitting for a dismal .176 Turtle Thomas. “He’s a really good One familiar face was absent from the inning, FIU scored once more this time average. He would swing really hard at pitcher.” Panthers lineup, that player being Peller. off the bat of Slowik, who tripled, scoring pitches and force something to happen, For the second start in a row, senior When asked Coach Schumann neglected to Alfonso. but would just be rewarded with an out. left-hander Mason McVay could not find comment on Peller’s absence. FIU’s sealed their victory in the fifth But in the month of April, Henry a rhythm early in the game, constantly “No comment,” head coach Jake inning as the Panthers put up four runs. The transformed. In just six games, he is falling behind hitters and struggling to Schumann said. Panthers got things going quick loading up hitting for a .333 average, with 11 hits, locate his pitches. the bases with two back-to-back singles from FIU 8, ULM 0 (F/5) five homeruns and a whopping 17 RBIs. The tall lefty allowed the entire Burri and Ashley McClain which was then “There’s a little more pep in my step Trojan lineup to bat in the first inning Thanks to the mercy rule, the Panthers followed by Rojas getting hit by a pitch. when I come to the ballpark,” said Henry after allowing five hits, all singles, and a took the first game of a doubleheader against After a wild pitch, FIU notched scored with a cheek-to-cheek grin. walk to give Troy a 4-0 lead. Troy on April 7. It only took five innings for their fifth run and loaded the bases up again More importantly, his recent power Ray dominated the Panthers the first the Panthers to shutout the Trojans 8-0 at when A.J. Woodward got a walk. Alex Casals surge just gave the Panthers (19-13, 7-5 time through the lineup, with the only home. then grounded into a fielder’s choice that SBC) a sweep over Troy (13-18, 3-9) in blemish being a single to freshman Oscar FIU was able to get on the scoreboard was mishandled by ULM’s third baseman the April 6-8 weekend home series. Aguirre. early and often.After a walk to Erika Arcuir allowing the Panthers to score twice again FIU has won 11 of their last 13 games Ray was not as fortunate the second opened the doors for Kayla Burri to come up extending their lead to 7-0. thanks in part to their six-game winning time around. and double to center scoring FIU’s first run The game then was finished when Kelsey streak. The hot streak also vaulted in the opening inning. the Panthers into fourth place in the SEE BASEBALL, PAGE 4 The Panthers offense would continue SEE SOFTBALL PAGE 4 Fresno State spoils two seniors final match at FIU Jonathan Jacobskind ranked opponents, the Panthers commented.“Overall, I’m not Prior to the match, a 15- it was a great day.” Staff Writer ended their 2012 campaign disappointed with the season. I minute ceremony was arranged Seredni and Johnson strug- [email protected] with one of the worst records think this is a great group of girls for both student-athletes. gled with their serve, resulting in program history. Despite the that I want to progress with. We Seredni and Johnson each were in a 8-3 loss to Bianca Modoc Stemming from a Jan. 27, 4- rough regular season, Coach have the Sun Belt Tournament a given an picture frame that and Aishwarya Agrawal in 2 loss, the Fresno State Bull- Applebaum-Dallau remains coming up so were all really featured a collage of photos doubles play. dogs (11-6) finally attained their optimistic about their future in pumped for that.” taken throughout their years at “I think we were a bit nervous. revenge on the Panthers (5-14), the Sun Belt Tournament. The 49th-ranked Bulldogs FIU. We did not play our best in as they defeated the Panthers 4- “I gave them an ambitious spoiled FIU’s senior day for Lisa “It felt really good, I defi- doubles and I know we’ve defi- 3 at home in their regular season schedule…It was definitely Johnson and Christine Seredni, nitely enjoyed it.” Johnson nitely played better.” Seredni finale. a rude awakening in a sense as they played their final home stated. “I was a bit spacy today said. “That’s one thing I would After a season that high- that we have a lot of work to match in the confines of FIU being that it was my last home have liked to change about lighted contests against 12 do,” Coach Applebaum-Dallau Tennis Center. match, but I still had a lot of fun, today’s match, because if me 4 The Beacon – Wednesday, April 11, 2012 SPORTS www.fiusm.com Guttersmen stays hot, wins ninth straight singles match TENNIS, PAGE 3 and Tanya Murtagh, 8-7 (1) tiebreaker. and Lisa would have played Seredni, McLean and Boha better in our doubles it would all had their cardio put to the have changed the match.” test in singles play. Johnson Controversy arose in the came out with a commanding senior’s match as the umpires lead going up 3-0, but made a few questionable calls couldn’t finish her opponent on two points in the final set off and was beaten by Melissa that were made in favor of the McQueen 3-6, 2-6 in her final Bulldogs. singles home match. “[The Umpire] was being Guttersmen added to her very conservative. He did not team leading ninth singles want to overrule anything,” victory with a 6-4, 6-3 win Seredni said. “He was giving over Laura Pola. them the benefit of the doubt, Germany native, Boha but he eventually did over nearly capped a dramatic turn- rule one that was clearly a around for the Panthers, but bad call.” coughed up the opportunity Rita Maisak and Sarah by losing to Anne Susdorf 7- McLean added to the Panther’s 5, 3-6, 6-3. woes in doubles play with a 8- Seredni, notorious for 2 loss to Laura Pola and 47th having extended matches, nationally ranked, Marianne capped her final home singles Jodoin. Karyn Guttersmen with a 6-1, 5-7, 6-1 victory and Gioletta Boha, gave FIU against Tanya Martagh in Alexia Escalante/The Beacon the sole point in doubles, a tenuous, back and forth Lisa Johnson and Christine Seredni (above) lost in their final doubles match at FIU 8-3 on senior day. beating Melissa McQueen match. Henry homers twice as Panther bats continue to stay hot BASEBALL, PAGE 3 Troy retaliated in the next inning, on three hits as he screamed in frustration freaking excited,” said Martinez. “ I was hitting a leadoff home run and a single to after allowing each hit. even doing the Kirk Gibson fist pump.” After T.J Shantz and Mike Martinez hit knot the score but FIU quickly regained FIU’s bats, much like the previous Aguirre followed with a double to left singles to get on base in the fourth inning, the lead on another explosive round. night’s game, were silent through the first field to make it 5-3, with closer Michael junior Jabari Henry turned on a pitch and Henry notched a two-run double for three innings. Gomez notching the save. crushed it over the left-field wall for a his fourth and fifth RBIs, followed by a The Trojans took the lead in the fourth FIU 4, Troy 2 three-run home run as the crowd roared two-run double from Garcia to make it inning on a bloop single to right field that while he rounded the bases. 10-6. gave them a 3-2 lead. With senior left-hander R.J Fondon “We hit throughout the lineup and The teams traded blows one final time FIU struggled to figure out Trojan (4-3) taking the mound on Sunday, the that’s so big for us in games like this,” in the eighth inning to make it 11-7 and pitching over the next few innings. The Panthers were poised for the sweep. Shantz said. “We have a lot of faith in our eventually win the game. team could only muster an infield single FIU struck first in the third inning teammates that by the end of the game between the fourth and the seventh on a sacrifice fly and a single by Pablo FIU 5, TROY 3 we’ll figure it out.” innings, squandering multiple opportuni- Bermudez to make it 2-0. Two consecutive hits and an error by After beating Ray the previous night, ties to score. Errors and a wild pitch cost FIU a run, Troy’s third baseman made it 4-4. The the Panthers were riding a wave of “I was not a happy camper,” said as they allowed Troy to chip away at the Panthers scored their fifth run of the momentum into the second game. Thomas of the failed opportunities. lead and make it 2-1 in the fourth inning. inning on a sacrifice fly to take their first The Jabari Henry Show waited until “Bottom line is we didn’t play well.” The Panthers added two more runs lead of the game, 5-4. only until the second inning to make its Once the eighth inning rolled around, on a sacrifice fly and a fielder’s choice Thomas later said that the key to debut on Saturday evening. however, déjà vu struck. Just like in the to eventually hand it over to Gomez for hitting Ray was simple. The junior slugger hit his second home second inning, Martinez hit a single to his conference-leading eight save of the “I told them to swing the bat,” Thomas run in as many nights, driving in Martinez get on base. season. said. “ They weren’t doing that the first to give his team a 2-0 lead. Henry then followed it with his second “When you play a team like Troy, any three innings.” “What a big shot in the arm Jabari’s two-run homer of the night, breathing life win is big, especially to win the series. A FIU added another run in the bottom been for us,” Martinez said after the into the crowd that had been lulled by the sweep in conference, you can’t describe of the sixth inning on a sacrifice fly to game. unusual cold wind sweeping the stadium. just how big it is,” Martinez said. “It centerfield to score Garcia and make it The team’s starter, Mike Ellis, strug- “I don’t know if you noticed but I feels like no matter what we’re going to 6-4. gled in the third inning allowing two runs was going nuts around the bases. I was win the game.” FIU completes first sweep of season against Warhawks SOFTBALL, PAGE 3 solo home run to left field Those four runs were high- relief ended up winning both Schumann said. ULM threatened in the giving ULM a quick 1-0 lighted by Katie Girardi’s games of the doubleheader With the offense being fifth inning when they loaded Grabiak singled home the lead. three-run shot off Dawson giving her an overall 13- a catalyst for FIU through up the bases with one out, eighth run, clinching FIU ULM’s lead would remain who came in relief. 8 record. She also notched the first two games of the but Dawson was able to get their mercy rule victory. intact up until the third inning FIU fought back though two strikeouts in game two series against ULM, pitching a strikeout and fly ball to While FIU’s offense took when Burri singled home and countered with five runs extending her Sun Belt- clearly became the vocal end the threat and end the control of the game, Mariah Arcuri who doubled earlier in the bottom half of the leading strikeout total to point for the Panthers in the Warhawks hope of winning Dawson was stifling as she in the inning. sixth. 128. third game of the series. the ball game. pitched 5 innings giving up FIU would then snatch the After Burri tied things up With every conference Starter Dawson once FIU then put up the final just one hit and striking out lead in the following inning with her double it opened game growing in importance, again dominated pitching two runs of the ballgame on 5 giving her 126 on the year. thanks to a Slowik double the doors for McClain who the Panthers know how valu- her 12th complete game, this Abigail Tewey’s pinch-hit Dawson still leads the Sun that scored two runs for the came in and hit the game- able each game is from this time allowing up just three two-run home run. Belt in strikeouts. Panthers handing them a 3- winning home run, her fifth point forward. hits and striking out eight. “That was the key for us 1 lead. of the year and 30thof her Those eight strikeouts set a as they have three girls there FIU 8, ULM 5 FIU 4, ULM 0 The Panthers starter career. Thathome run puts new career-high in strikeouts that have double-digit steals The Panthers got the best Gniadek was able keep the McClain one home run away After winning the with 136 for Dawson. and we were able to keep out of the Warhawks in the Warhawks bats silenced from tying the school record doubleheader on April 7, The Panthers backed up them off the base paths” second game of the April after the early hiccup in the held by Kim Rodriguez and the Panthers looked to get Dawson’s stellar pitching by Schumann said. 7 doubleheader, defeating first inning and pitched five Monique White. their first sweep of the year scoring the first run of the The Panthers will now ULM 8-5 in a back and forth innings, giving up four hits “I really didn’t know…it against a conference team. game in the first inning when host No. 8 Louisiana on affair. and one run while striking feels good [being one home FIU did just that beating Rojas singled home Burri. April 10 for a three game set Right out of the gate the out four. run away from the record] the Warhawks 4-0 in a tight FIU tacked on another run in that can very well dictate the Warhawks got their first run But in the sixth inning, but it felt even better to bring contest on April 8. the third inning when Alex remainder of the season. FIU of the series on the opening things drastically turned sour my team back and win the “It couldn’t have come Casals drove home McClain is only two games behind pitch from Jen Gniadek, as for FIU as the Warhawks bats game” McClain said. at a better time for us as we thanks to an error by the Louisiana in the Sun Belt Miyuki Navarrete blasted a lit up four runs on the board. Dawson who came in set up to face Lafayette,” Warhawks third baseman. standings. Contact Us Esra Erdogan Life! Editor [email protected] LIFE! The Beacon – 5 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Money Working hard or hardly working for cash

Sylva Simioni of Education, 31.5 percent of undergraduate Staff Writer students across the country live at home. [email protected] Yet with only seven percent of the Univer- sity population living on campus, it can be By accessing the MyFIU portal, curious assumed that the majority lives in the comfort students can click on the Financial Aid tab of their own home or a parent’s home. and find out how much it really costs to live If financial aid is not enough, students as a college student at the University. must seek other means of paying for Tuition is currently at an average of their expenses—perhaps even an adult $2,500 a semester, and with planned state allowance. increases for the 2012-2013 year, students “My parents are helping to put me can expect the price to hike up an additional through college, but I also work and some- $250. Then, there are books and supplies for times help pay utilities. They give me about $1,200, the daily commute accumulating up $200 a month for food,” said Valerie Regis, to $2,000 by the end of the semester, meals a sophomore majoring in marketing. “I don’t for $3,540, and personal expenses that are think there is anything wrong with getting sure to break the bank. help from your family while you get your- In a 2008 poll by the U.S. Department self set up.” Other students argue, from a moral and sometimes prideful standpoint, that it is perhaps too childish to depend on their My parents are claimant for their cost of living. Tracy Ortega, a junior majoring in Asian helping to put me studies, said, “I wouldn’t dream of asking Photo courtesy of SXC.HU my parents for money unless I was on the Students need cash. Where it comes from can vary, whether its from their parents, a job, through college, verge of being homeless.” or extra scholarship money, they will find a way to have that extra cash for their things. “So, if I prefer to buy me some Steve but I also work and Madden pumps instead of eating, well, that’s Jessica Pintado, a sophomore majoring in relationship you have with your parents. If my prerogative and not my dad’s fault. They biology. “I’ve been working since I was 16 you depend on them for money, I’m sure sometimes help pay did their part. Now it’s time for me to be a so they don’t have to worry about minor you ought to have a good one. I know for self-sustaining adult,” she said. things like my own clothes or spending the a fact that living with them at this time has utilities. The housing bubble of 2006 and the night out with friends.” done wonders for me, both personally and nationwide recession in 2008 have also Necessity aside, some students that live fiscally,” said Pintado. forced many current University students at home have given thought to moving out. Thomas Sebastian, a senior majoring to become familiar with terms like second “I have my own room and bathroom, and in biology and resident of University Park Valerie Regis mortgage, foreclosure, eviction and budget I get treated to my mother’s amazing meals. Apartments, said: “My parents live in Coral cuts. Why live on campus?” said Regis. Sophomore, Marketing major “I send my mom and dad money,” said “I guess it all depends on the type of SEE CASH, PAGE 6 Glow Jam Jump from SPC Glow Jam sets up for UPRoar BB C goes here DINNER, PAGE 8 decided to go visit Churchill’s Pub, the of flavor, the dark locally famous pub and heavy taste of the in Little Haiti which beer blended together never fails to be the with a creamy and host for live music soft texture of the and a good time. ice cream followed We had a good by the hot fudge time running into old brownie. friends, but the heavy “The highlight of metal roar of Hawg the night had to be Jaw was not what we the warm brownie were expecting. with the Guinness By 3 a.m. we were ice cream. Can’t get going to go to News better than that,” Lounge but before said Manuel Cedeno, we knew it we were a junior in public home again. Photo courtesy of Anum Mallick relations. The driver passed Students gathered by housing quad to party with a lot of bright colors, finger foods, and loud booming music on campus. After dinner we out on the couch moved to the living and the rest of us Sana Ullah on their toes, ready to battle each other Students would pair into teams, posi- room for some Frank who were still alive Staff Writer for a position at the upcoming UPRoar tion themselves behind “barricades” and Sinatra on Pandora resorted back to [email protected] concert. The tension from competition shoot at the opposing team; blue on red, and a few glasses of where the night could be felt in the atmosphere. red on blue. No money was needed, so white wine. began: the kitchen. As the sun began to set, students On the night of April 5, the Univer- bad sportsmanship was not an issue. Over By 12:30 a.m., Here, we danced started gathering by the housing quad, sity’s Student Programming Council 25 students were laughing and mingling we were still active and ate all the left surrounded by booming music, finger hosted a glow jam party by the dorms. with one another. and the energy over steak milanesa food and night-friendly glow objects. DJs A mock paintball course was laid out on from the food was until there was no stationed themselves by their equipment, the fields for students to play laser tag. SEE GLOW, PAGE 6 running high, so we more. 6 The Beacon –Wednesday, April 11, 2012 LIFE! www.fiusm.com

Radiate reviews Lockett Pundt takes a meticulous approach to rock ockett Pundt’s multiple album Cox’s continuous move towards experi- trajectory might have gone mental pop and rock and roll. unnoticedL to the general public; to the “Spooky Action” in turn sounds much casual listener, he’s one of the driving like an extension on the themes and forces in “Deerhunter,” structures presented in “Desire Lines,” columnist the seminal shoegaze presenting more traditional structures and ensemble from Athens his own take on a lot of elements already Georgia, yet, his solo present in his main project. work under the name of And it is in this “extended” nature of Lotus Plaza presents an the album, where perhaps the general early look at his influ- audience might not be as attracted to the ences and the direc- album, while this in part is quite tragic in Michael tion “Deerhunter” will this writer’s opinion, it’s understandable. Hernandez go in the future, but his It’s not an easy listen, much to the musical evolution on a detriment of the Pundt’s efforts, as the personal level. early bootlegs of his live shows demon- “Spooky Action at Distance,” his strate a certain added element that makes second solo album, presents a further the songs come alive. refinement of Pundt’s work with white Yet the beauty still remains; tracks noise, spaces and reverb, creating a lush such as “Strangers,” “Out of Touch” and pop driven album that strikes a perfect “White Galactic One” ooze a certain ja no balance between guitar driven rock and se qua that ultimately makes the listener Photo courtesy of www.vinylspins.net carefully crafted love songs. utterly happy. Deerhunter member Lockett Pundt expressed himself differently through his ensemble Lotus Plaza. “Lotus Plaza,” as well as all other The bouncing guitars riffs, drowned related projects such as “Deerhunter” and under reverb and echoing vocals, often of Touch,” heavily pushed by a simple that will surely leave its mark not only as “Atlas Sound,” has undergone meticulous create a certain dream like quality to the yet effective tambourine and bass synco- Lotus Plaza, but also any other venture refinements from their earlier sounds. tunes. pation, demonstrate a much simpler he decides to undertake. Fans of the bands earlier work might “Strangers,” in particular, maintains approach to lyrics in Cox’s “Deerhunter” This album, while great in itself also have preferred their approaches to sound a very similar chord pattern reminiscent penmanship, yet this becomes secondary serves as a gauge on his current ideas landscapes and “art rock” approaches to of tracks found in “Microcastles,” and to the already lush already taking place. about music, much like Cox’s “Parallax,” their music such as “Cryptogram’s White “Weird Era Continued,” which provide While it is certain that Lockett released late last year. It’s exciting to see Ink,” to more melody driven tunes like an interesting twist to a previously known Pundt’s efforts are often compared to such great music come about, and look “Desire Lines” (one of Pundt’s indi- formula, giving the sensation of these that of his main project, “Spooky Action forward to what comes next from him. vidual contributions to Halcyon Digest song being an alternate, much more light- at a Distance” feels anything but a side and easily a highlight of an already hearted version of songs such as “Back- effort; his personal approaches and influ- Radiate Reviews is a weekly music great record), yet this in turn is a logical space Century” and “VHS Dream.” ences are greatly displayed, and shows review column. Michael Hernandez is DJ change considering Pundt’s and Bradford The simple love song melody of “Out a fantastic breadth of talent and ability Mike Manchild on Radiate FM.

Students work for spending cash SPC pre-party a CASH, PAGE 5 she completes chores in exchange in exchange for keeping the house for coverage, a system that lives by neat and clean, you’re maintaining Springs, but I love living on campus. “give and you shall receive” remains a balanced, positive bond with your glowing success It gives you a sense of independence at hand. family. But if you work hard to with culturally diverse music without feeling completely cut off.” “I think it works well both make your own ends meet, you’re GLOW, PAGE 5 from the islands, South and Whether a student works to pay ways,” said Regis. “If you have claiming your own success. That’s Central America. off their expenses or whether he or your mom fork over some funds the ultimate aim.” Black lights were set up on trees, creating a glowing Aside from the DJ battle, miniature golf course. SPC’s eggs were also hidden main goal in creating the for a chance to win an glow jam party was to get a extra ticket to the UPRoar unanimous vote on a DJ for concert. Students searched UPCOMING eVENTS the UPRoar concert on April with excitement in hopes of 11 featuring Big Sean and retrieving an extra ticket. Gym Class Heroes. “I love SPC. They “My friend is DJing— always host great events 11 WEDNESDAY 12 THURSDAY if he wins this battle, the with awesome prizes. If I concert will be a huge oppor- had the ticket, I would have tunity for him,” said Sibgha to either give it to one of Jazz at the Wert- SGC-MMC Supreme Keyboard Arts Global Learning Gilani, a freshman majoring my close friends or sell it to heim Series: FIU Court Hearing on Series: Music for Conference: “Does in biology. them,” said senior Giancarlo Studio Jazz Big Election Viola- Piano Engaging with “He will most likely get a Angulo. Band and Guest tions WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Difference Make a lot of offers or requests after The music played all the concert.” night while students enjoyed Trombonist/Com- WHEN: 8-9:30 a.m. HOW MUCH: $15.00 Difference?” Each DJ had 15 minutes their free time, looking poser, Tom Gar- WHERE: BBC BVH Room General Admission, WHEN: 11:45 a.m.- 1 to woo their audience. Music forward to the concert at 8 ling Location to be posted $10.00 Seniors and p.m. from the ‘80s, ‘90s and p.m. tonight in the Modesto WHEN: 7:30 p.m. outside RDB 1000 FIU Faculty/Staff, HOW MUCH: Free and present was played along Maidique Campus. HOW MUCH: $15.00 $5.00 FIU Students open to the public General Admission, Commencement and Alumni Associa- WHERE: MMC MARC $10.00 Seniors and FIU Fair/Graduation tion Members Pavillion Faculty/Staff, $5.00 Send-Off WHERE: Herbert & SPCSPC UP-ROARUP-ROAR FIU Students and WHEN: 12 p.m. Nicole Wertheim CONCERT Alumni Association WHERE: FIU Book- Peforming Arts Center Members Concert Hall store, 2nd Floor, GC TICKETS AVAILABLE BEGINNING WHERE: Herbert & Building Nicole Wertheim to have your event featured MARCH 8TH IN CAMPUS Peforming Arts Center email: LIFE,GC 2240 Concert Hall [email protected] FREE TO FIU STUDENTS. Contact Us Neda Ghomeshi Opinion Editor [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 7 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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Election climate unpleasant Education on loans crucial ith so many students racking It is important, even though we work—the University’s purpose for up college debt, it is imperative did not pledge our support to the providing these resources. that,W when it comes to the stark differences Farinas/Castro ticket or the uncon- Perhaps more so than in any other between federal and tested Biscayne Bay Campus candi- year, social media played a huge role By making it mandatory Columnist private student loans, we dates, that we give credit where credit in this year’s election. “know before we owe.” for students to undergo loan is due —Congratulations Alpha Xi Certainly, there was some not Well, at least two Demo- Delta and Phi Gamma Delta. so private mudslinging, one noted cratic senators think so. counseling before they Thus, we congratulate Laura racist comment, and too many Senators Dick Durbin borrow money to pay their Farinas and Alex Castro at the default photos changed to candi- of Illinois and Tom Modesto Maidique Campus and dates’ photographs; but mostly, Harkin of Iowa composed tuition, students will be bet- Pablo Haspel and Oluwatobi social media should have been capi- the Know Before You Adekoya at BBC, and hope to culti- talized to discuss actual platforms. Owe Act of 2012, which ter equipped to make wiser vate relationships for the good of the The Beacon hopes the Farinas/ would require all insti- borrowing choices. student body. Castro team continues to utilize Jasmyn Elliott tutions to educate their With that in mind, we’d also like social media to reach out to the students on the difference to address concerns that The Beacon student body and address campus between federal and student loans so students has noticed since election season. issues. can make an informed decision when it comes An uncontested campaign at BBC Having surely made note of last time to borrow money for school. and a Greek-dominated one at MMC fall’s controversy regarding the lack Furthermore, the bill would require the tages of each option; with this knowledge, I is indicative of an overall student of transparency and up-keep with the school to assess the borrower’s enrollment have since been able to borrow wisely. disinterest. However, 9,000 people SGA’s website, Farinas and Castro status, cost of attendance and federal aid However, other states do not have this voted. would start off on a high note, and package, if any, before their private student luxury, leaving students vulnerable to the The aggressiveness of supporters demonstrate a quick contrast from loans are approved. pressure from private lenders to borrow from —mostly fraternity and sorority the previous administration, by Durbin and Harkin hope that the passage their establishment. members— decked out in campaign keeping closer tabs on Twitter and of this bill will free students from unneces- Ultimately, this results in high-interest debt paraphernalia, and armed with a Facebook, keeping students posted sary high-interest debt while making a way that takes a small miracle to pay off, espe- laptops in one hand and iPads in the on upcoming events, SGA activity, for college affordability. cially in such a broken economy where jobs other, needs to be discussed since and whatever University informa- I cannot see how one can argue against are sparse. it played a large role in this year’s tion students might benefit from signing this bill into law. As of 2011, student By making it mandatory for students to election. knowing. Transparency is an issue debt reached an all-time high of $913 million, undergo loan counseling before they borrow Aside from being obnoxious, it that Farinas and Castro promised which surpasses credit card debt, according to money to pay their tuition, students will be sets up two problems: during their campaigning, and we an [DATE] article in the Sun Sentinel. better equipped to make wiser borrowing First, accosting students who will hold them to it. On a local level, Florida’s student debt is at choices by choosing low-interest options, probably have no knowledge of With every new administra- 8.5 percent, surpassing the national average choosing plans that allow for deferred Student Government candidates, tion comes a new set of problems: of seven percent. payment, reducing the temptation to over- while as a supporter, you are wearing grievances and quarrels within the Unlike credit card debt, which can be borrow and become more aggressive in a shirt with a candidate’s name on government, complaints from certain purged via bankruptcy, student debt is a applying for grants and scholarships, which it, does not promote involvement colleges, students, professors; we permanent fixture on one’s credit report until students are not obligated to repay. in school politics: it just gets quick can’t count on perfect harmony. it is paid off or, the more morbid option, the Students have a right to know before they votes. What we can hope for is constant debtor passes away. owe. Signing this bill into law will allow them Secondly, it completely depletes communication among government, At our University, though, we are ahead of to exercise this right and relax their wallets. the library’s reserve of iPads and press, faculty and students, an appre- the curve. When I took out my first student laptops for the entire day, leaving a ciation for the importance SGA’s loan, I had to go through a virtual presentation “Class Dismissed” is a weekly column disadvantage for the students who decisions, and the influence of the that educated me on my borrowing options. critiquing education in America. Email might actually need them for school- students they govern. It clearly stated the benefits and disadvan- [email protected]

Letter to the Editor Additional campaign-free zones necessary, critical While I ultimately agree with The Beacon writer diluted from detailed campaign platforms down to the one outside the GC computer labs, and while who calls the incessant campaigning by Greeks a the absolutely annoying “hey do you have a minute campaigns should certainly be free to have tables nuisance [Alex Sorondo’s article published on April to vote on my iPad while I watch you” campus around campus to provide information about their 9, 2012 — read it online at www.fiusm.com], let me canvassing that everyone hates. platforms and to allow people to vote, they should first start by giving some credit where it is due. This won’t stop as long as it is allowed, because not be allowed to wander around with laptops and From personal experience, Greeks actually do it is easiest way to get votes, and as long as one iPad harassing students for votes. care about the real issues at hand in an election. campaign does it, the other campaigns have to, or It would be nice if the Greek community would As some of the most involved students on campus, else they will face inevitable defeat. come together and make this happen voluntarily, but Greeks lead or are involved with many of the enti- Instead of gloating about our increase in voter with millions of dollars on the line, it just may be too ties that receive the A&S fees that SGA controls, and turnout, SGA’s advisors should be looking critically much to ask. have real opinions and concerns about how the fees at how those votes are being obtained, and how to should be used. instill integrity into the election process. -Eric Feldman, Graduate Student, Master of The problem is that all of this real passion is There should be more campaign-free zones like Science in Higher Education Administration

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Contact Us Jonathan Szydlo BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Wednesday, April 11, 2012 A www.fiusm.com B GRANT MONEY University uses national grant to employ more women filip panovski planned through the ACE partnership To facilitate institutional changes Contributing Writer which pertains to the Awareness of, to combat this, departments are being [email protected] Commitment to and Empowerment encouraged to use innovative and of Women Scientists at the university. There’s 20 to 30 years of objective grading schemes during the Near the start of the 2011 Fall In 2010, a climate survey was hiring process to weed out subjec- semester, FIU was awarded the conducted at FIU to establish an accu- research that shows that there is a tive bias as part of the Commitment National Science Foundation rate picture of the activities, interests phase. ADVANCE grant, a $573,000 grant and priorities of faculty which showed difference in the salaries women Other initiatives include work- aimed at making institutional changes that while both men and women were shops and theater skits, the latter within the framework of FIU and its dissatisfied with salaries, women are get [in comparison with men]. being performed by the nation- hiring process. underrepresented and have less influ- ally acclaimed Center for Research The grant is being overseen by ence than their male counterparts in Dr. Suzanna Rose on Learning and Teaching theatre the School of Integrated Science and most departments. SISH, Director group from the University of Mich- Humanity and four principal investi- While there are many variables igan, which is working closely with gators, spearheaded by Dr. Suzanna that affect the number of women are not considered for tenure track competent, which in turn meant that the University through the grant’s Rose, Director of SISH. The grant is in STEM fields, Rose noted that positions. men were twice as successful with no duration. aimed at reducing the unconscious “There’s 20 to 30 years of research “FIU is definitely missing some additional qualifications. The performances have garnered bias present in the hiring process at that shows that there is a difference good candidates,” Rose said. Rose noted past research where extremely positive feedback from FIU and nationwide in order to recruit in the salaries women get [in compar- Gender issues are not tied to any identical resumes were given as faculty and students alike, portraying and retain more female faculty in ison with men].” specific institution or country. A study pertaining to individuals of different issues which are often difficult to Science, Technology, Engineering In addition, according to a recent in Sweden showed that women had gender: unsurprisingly to some, the bring up in conversation. and Mathematics fields. study from 2010, four to 30 percent of to be at least 2.5 times more produc- resume with a man’s name received The grant will be utilized as female PhDs in various STEM fields tive as men to be seen as similarly higher evaluations. SEE NSF, PAGE 2 DELICIOUSNESS It’s time for a cake-off with the Perfect Paw competition shannon copeland case the talented students of CSHTM,” cook. Even though I’m no professional baker, The winner will be selected by the judges; Contributing Writer Student Alumni Association president Zahra I enjoy baking.” and each participant of the winning team [email protected] Arbabi said. In order to participate in the dessert chal- will receive a $125 scholarship. For 2nd The aim of the challenge is not just to lenge, students must be registered with place, each participant will receive a $75 Get ready for a cake baking face-off . showcase the students’ baking skill but also the University. There are no restrictions to scholarship. The Perfect Paw Dessert Challenge will to strengthen their leadership ability. students who are not a part of the CSHTM. “[This is a] perfect opportunity for be tomorrow at the Wolfe University Center Students will be placed in groups of three, The CSHTM and the SAA will provide students to win a scholarship and enjoy them- Panther Square from 12-2 p.m. with each group having a manager. That the ingredients for each group; the teams will selves while showcasing their talent,” Arbabi Now in its second year, the PPDC along student will be judged on his/her managerial prepare their cake beforehand, which will be said. with the Chaplin School of Hospitality and skills. videotaped for judging as well. Guests get to partake in this feast as there Tourism Management came up with the “I decided to join the challenge because The students will be judged on the will be treats for everyone. concept of ‘FIU spirit incorporated with I love to get involved in campus activi- following: preparation, presentation and the “This is a great opportunity to meet new Cakes.’ ties,” said Maria Reynaga, a junior Hospi- cake has to be delicious and captures the people and get noticed also,” Reynaga said. “This challenge was established to show- tality Management major. “I love to bake and lively spirit of FIU. “You never know, you might actually win.” BEAT STREET I was going to go out, but hey, the night chose otherwise he idea for Saturday night meal was simple: steak mila- was to go out and experi- nesa, butter-nut squash with a enceT a music show in the city. cream parmesan-sage sauce, and But as I entered my house after a garlic tahini kale salad. a day of shenanigans, I found “My inspiration is to make myself in the sure people get pleasure out of kitchen with FIU the food I make,” Dulanto said. Chaplin School It was a pleasure that everyone of Hospitality at the table felt with every bite. and Tourism The sweet creamy squash was M a n a g e m e n t soft, juicy and a perfect comple- graduate student ment to the sour and bitter taste Andres Bedoya Rafaela Dulanto of the kale. The milanesa was as she was tender and full of flavor; some of seasoning some thin-cut steaks the guests could not have enough and asked if I was staying for of it and asked for more. dinner. Dulanto was a true profes- How could I refuse the offer? I sional, standing up in the middle went upstairs to freshen up while of her meal to cook more mila- waiting for the food to be ready nesa while we continued to dig in and the guests to arrive. for seconds and thirds. An hour later, I was in the For dessert, Dulanto made kitchen again alongside my hot-fudge brownies with a roommate and Rafaela, who were Guinness flavor ice cream. The just putting the finishing touches brownies were nothing out of the on the meal, all while talking ordinary, but the ice cream was a about Asia, watching the trailer sweet surprise. As a fan of Guin- Photos By Andres Bedoya/The Beacon for the movie Ted, and drinking ness already, the ice cream was Manuel Cedeno, junior public relations major, red wine. a success. and Rafaela Dulanto, a graduate hospitality The four other guests arrived It was again a great match and one by one we moved the student, toast to a successful night of food and party to the dining room. The SEE DINNER, PAGE 5 good company.