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Vol. 19, Issue 50 www.beaconnewspaper.com February 22, 2007 “Green” NO DIRECTION HOME buildings in the works

KELLY POVEROMO Contributing Writer

Sounds like a futuristic movie: environ- mental friendly buildings that use natural lighting and non-toxic carpet and paint. Well, think again, because it’s not that far from the future. This is how FIU could look in a few years, once the new Ad Hoc Building and Environment Committee implements its plan to build “green buildings” at the University. Approved last summer by the Faculty Senate, the B.E.C. hopes to change stan- dards of on-campus construction to be more environmentally friendly. John Stuart, associate professor in the School of Architecture and chairperson of the B.E.C., describes how the committee came to be. “Our committee was founded by Bruce Hauptli, the chairman of the Faculty Senate. He formed the committee and said our fi rst task was to look at the master plan of the Students show solidarity University—where all the new building and issues of planning the campus were,” Stuart said. through mock shanty hut The B.E.C.’s offi cial mission includes to review and impact University plans and BETSY MARTINEZ The modestly built policies, including the University master News Director cardboard and wood plan, as they relate to the physical envi- structure stands just a ronment; to educate the community about Chris Daley’s been living a nightmare few feet tall amid the issues of the University’s physical environ- since May of last year. towering buildings on ment; and to receive and distribute funding A Jamaican immigrant who is studying campus. to pursue its plans. political science at FIU, Daley says his “We’re bringing a After learning their objective, the B.E.C. North Miami-based employer, Furad Indus- glimpse of poverty,” said began deliberating on methods to provide tries, refused to pay for his work-related Andrew Santa Lucia, a safe environment for FIU. Ideal methods medical bills and fi red him from his position a member of Critical such as using non-toxic carpet and paint, as a box lifter. Awareness for Social adding recycling facilities, and using less Due to certain immigration problems, Inequality in Society. lighting and air conditioning have all been he does not receive fi nancial aid and has to “This is what poverty discussed and are being worked into future borrow money from his family and friends looks like.” construction plans. All buildings with these to pay tuition. But their means of new standards will be considered “green “Coming to school takes away the expression had students buildings.” burden,” said Daley, who was elected as like Natalia Valenzuela The B.E.C. met Feb. 16 to discuss the president of the political science society Feb. confused. current status of the committee. At this 19. “It alleviates the nightmare.” “I guess they’re meeting, the committee mentioned their However, Daley acknowledges that there trying to make students goals as of this semester. are some who may be worse off, including understand that there are “[We want to] encourage the production residents of Liberty City’s Umoja Village. a lot of homeless people of green buildings on campus, encourage The village is a collection of about 40 out there,” Valenzuela non-toxic approaches to landscape main- shantytown homes. Many of the residents said. PHOTOS BY CHRIS CUTRO/THE BEACON tenance and to follow FIU master plan and who live there have been kicked out of However, Meagan SWEET HOME: Pablo Avendano (right) and Rebecca Ludin, building developments,” Stuart said. their original homes, a controversy that has McGill – who also (left) are some of the students who camped for three days According to Stuart, these goals will attracted student activists like Daley. observed the mock in the shanty hut built at University Park. The hut was built to be set towards new buildings such as the His fi rst visit to Umoja was Feb. 18 and shanty hut – felt she spread awarenes about the shantytown in Liberty City, and stadium expansion and the international although he knows Umoja means unity in understood what the the lack of affordable housing in Miami-Dade County. The studies and medical center buildings. There Swahili, he says the circumstances that led students were trying hut will be taken down and the materials will be used to has also been word of a new “green” resi- to the commune are the opposite of that to do. build a library at the Umoja Village. dence hall. The B.E.C. has been focusing sentiment. “The sign says it all,” McGill said, referring to both on University Park and the Biscayne “It was a slap in the face with aware- Sonja Swanson, president of the Bolivarian the spray painted orange and black phrases Bay Campus. ness,” he said. Youth, an activist group on campus. on the hut that read, “In every 1st world “[In the meeting] we talked about places But it wasn’t until August 2006 that After their three-day stay, the goods col- country there are 3rd world ghettos,” and for students to gather on the Biscayne Bay Daley joined Act Now to Stop War and End lected were transported to the actual Umoja “Less homes = homeless.” Campus,” Stuart said. “[We want] the Racism, one of the FIU groups involved in Village. Although temperatures dropped as low Biscayne Bay Campus to be identifi ed as a the protest of creating a mock shantytown There, they hope to use the books they as 40 degrees and sprinkler water showered campus focused on the environment — it hut at FIU. gathered to teach the village residents how the protestors on their fi rst night, several has a beautiful setting on the water.” About 50 students, including those from to read and possibly obtain GEDs. Toiletries students called the hut home for three con- Since the committee is relatively new several South Florida colleges and members and food are also being collected. secutive days. and construction of a new building is a of the community, gathered behind the Not even the wood used to build the hut at Graham Center at University Park Feb. 18 “We’ve gotten donations of sweaters and ENVIRONMENT, page 3 to begin building the hut. food, and I think someone has a heater,” said HUT, page 2 2 The Beacon – February 22, 2007 NEWS www.beaconnewspaper.com

NEWSFLASH East meets West in philosophy club FIU

Expert on Chinese regionalism and development BEN F. BADGER JR. Nelson Abreu, Philosophy club member lectures on the Chinese frontier myth AND MARIA CHERCOLES Timothy Oakes, expert on Chinese regionalism and Beacon Staff “I think people can learn from each other. The club meetings economic development, will explore the role of the are an opportunity to fi nd the strong and weak points of the frontier myth in China’s national imagination when Last semester, close he lectures at FIU Feb. 22. friends Stephanie Mora different philosophies. As China opens up to international tourism and and Elizabeth Chang felt looks for ways to capitalize on its history and geog- they needed a way to share from each other,” said senior debate the issue that was know we can’t go wrong,” raphy, its government is looking for inspiration from their favorite interest with and club member Nelson brought up by the quote, or Mora said. the lore of its frontiers. other students: philosophy. Abreu. “The club meetings simply talk about the issue, But the young philoso- Following the country’s recent marketing model, In order to do this, they are an opportunity to fi nd the not trying to prove any one phers don’t just keep their dubbed “Open to the West,” Oakes will compare founded the Philosophies strong and weak points of side right or wrong. discussions within campus China’s frontier myth to that of the United State’s in of the East and West club, the different philosophies.” “Everyone brings their walls. the 19th century, during the Wild West experience. an organization that encour- From Buddha to Socrates, own grain of salt to the The club, which has Oakes’s current research, supported by the U.S. ages students to think about Mora or one of the club offi - table,” said sophomore about 10 members, is plan- National Science Foundation, examines the cultural subjects such as the meaning cers picks out a quote from a Francisco Surace, who is ning a barbeque in March, and ethnic politics of heritage tourism in China. of life and the history of philosopher to read aloud. also a club member. although an offi cial date and He is also currently co-editing The Cultural philosophy. During their last meeting, Other mediums for dis- place haven’t been set. Geography Reader together with Patricia Price, an “It’s a forum to discuss Mora picked out a quote cussion are also used. The Philosophies of the international relations associate professor at FIU. the wisdom of the ancient from Siddhartha Gautama, “People usually bring East and West Club meets He serves as visiting professor at the department civilizations,” said Mora, the Indian prince who other quotes and book the fi rst Thursday of each of sociology at the Guizhou Nationalities Institute, who is club’s president. became the Buddha: “What titles that are relevant to month in the Graham Center, in Guiyang, China. “But you don’t need to know we are today comes from the topics in question and rooms 343 or 340, depend- The lecture and discussion is sponsored by the anything to join.” our thoughts of yesterday. enrich our discussion and ing on room availability. Ruth K. & Shepard Broad Educational Series at FIU’s According to Mora, the Our thoughts today make learning,” Mora said. Their next meeting will Department of International Relations and the Jack club aims to educate those our world of the future. Our The club’s motto is “dis- be March 1 at 8:40 p.m. The D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy and Citizen- who have not been exposed life is the creation of our cover, discuss and compare troupe will be discussing ship Studies. to philosophy. Their only mind.” the wisdom of ancient civili- Roman Emperor Marcus The lecture will take place Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. in requirement is going to The discussion began zations” and they specialize Aurelius. University Park’s MARC building’s International club meetings with an open afterwards. Most discus- in the classics. For more information, Pavilion. mind. sions last about two hours. “[We stick] to the clas- contact Mora at 954-678- The event is free and open to the public. For more “I think people can learn Club members either sics because that way we 7057. information, call 305-348-7551.

College of Medicine announces first associate executive dean of academic affairs Offi cials from the College of Medicine have hired HUNGRY? Dr. Joe Leigh Simpson, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, as the college’s fi rst associate executive dean of academic affairs. Simpson, whose expertise rest in genetic research, will be responsible for the hiring of faculty and help- ing to lead the college’s accreditation process. Simpson obtained his medical degree at Duke Uni- versity and completed post-graduate work at several institutions including Cornell University. Before coming to FIU, he was a professor at the Baylor College of Medicine, where he taught in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics.

FIU fi rst to offer bank compliance certifi cate FIU is expected to become the fi rst accredited university in the United States to have an anti- money laundering compliance certifi cate. The program is set to start this Spring and will be a partnership between the College of Business Administration and the Florida International Bankers Association. It will be similar to anti-money laundering train- ing courses FIBA has offered for several years with its own certifi cate and they will also be providing instructors and course materials. CHRIS CUTRO /THE BEACON FILE PHOTO The fi rst classes in the non-credit program are being scheduled at FIU’s downtown Miami campus. WHAT’S COOKING?: Chef Joseph (right) gives a cooking demonstration to Amanda Corvelyn (left) and Laura For more information, please visit http://cba.fi u. Cutro (center) in last year’s Wine and Food Festival, which is sponsored by FIU. This year’s festival will take place edu. next weekend at South Beach. Read a full review of the festival on our March 1 issue.

LOCAL State CFO says helpful program may be in wrong Students protest in camp out hands Alex Sink, Florida chief fi nancial offi cer, wants HUT, page 1 ing the cause, plans to hold a fundraising event March 5. All the popular “My Safe Florida Home” program out donations will be given to the Umoja Village. of her department and said the agency does not have FIU will be wasted. Swanson said they’re going to be re-using Gretel Hebbert, who was recently elected to SGA’s stu- the expertise to administer it. all their materials to build a library in the shantytown. dent services committee, is in charge of the fundraising, and The program, which began last August, had a total “Everything that we’ve done has been in complete con- will work through the coming days to plan and advertise the budget of $250 million to help Floridians strengthen junction with Umoja Village,” Santa Lucia said. event. their homes against hurricanes. Mohammed Malik, A.N.S.W.E.R.’s president, said many Yet another part of the student’s protest includes a petition It provides free home inspections and cash grants students, faculty members and administrators had viewed the demanding an investigation against Miami-Dade County. of up to $5,000 to homeowners. project. He said Sonny Wright, a Board of Trustees member, They’ve collected more than 500 signatures so far, but still The program has drawn criticism because it has even stopped by to take a look. need 2,500 more. In an effort to collect those remaining not handed out any grants yet, and it has stopped Mohammed Malik, A.N.S.W.E.R.’s president, said many signatures, they’re going to keep the hut up until Feb. 23 at performing home inspections until April. students, faculty members and administrators had viewed the 11:59 p.m. But spokeswoman Tara Klimek says those factors are project. He said Sonny Wright, a Board of Trustees member, For more information on Umoja village, visit http://take- not indicators that the program is having diffi culties. even stopped by to take a look. backtheland.blogspot.com. – Compiled by Betsy Martinez and Maria Cher- “By seeing this demonstration, people are becoming aware coles, from Beacon staff and wire reports of the issue. That’s why we’re there,” Malik said. -Additional reporting by C. Joel Marino and Maria Cher- The Student Government Association, another group join- coles, Beacon staff www.beaconnewspaper.com NEWS The Beacon – February 22, 2007 3 Committe seeks FEMALE POWER natural solutions ENVIRONMENT, page 1 John Stuart, School of Architecture professor lengthy process, students and faculty should not “[We want to] encourage the production expect to see any “green” of green buildings on campus, encourage buildings for two to three non-toxic approaches to landscape and years. maintenance and to follow FIU’s master In order to promote these plan and developing buildings. goals, the B.E.C. is planning to create a consciousness campaign, hopefully with littering and vandalism. energy conservation. “It has the Student Government “We want freshmen been cold outside, but still, Association at the lead. coming to FIU to know there the windows are closed and As discussed in their is a location on campus to the air conditioning is still most recent meeting, the recycle,” Stuart said. on in buildings,” he said. consciousness campaign This campaign may also For more information would educate students make way for the residence on the committee, contact about on-campus recycling, halls, especially promoting Stuart at 305-348-3178.

FERNANDO GARCIA/THE BEACON LEADING WOMEN: Miami Herald columnist Ana Mendez (right) and marketing expert Lourdes Balepogi (center) hold the discussion “Women in Media and Public Relations” as part of the Women Who Lead conference at the University Park Ballroom Feb. 20. Allisson McComb (left) moderates the discussion. Key- note guest speaker Patricia Ireland was not able to make it to the conference due to health issues.

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COURTESY GRAPHIC Literary magazine hopes to relive creative surge of Jazz Age SILVIA LORENZO of the magazine to be driven spe- the infamous American under- Muhammed Malik, a graduate more national level. Contributing Writer cifi cally “by the material submit- ground nightclubs of the 1920s, student of religious studies who Both literary magazines share ted by students.” which allowed people to get will run a column emphasizing a mission to raise the voice of its The Speakeasies is a new liter- As the founder of the magazine, together and drink alcohol, illegal political awareness. unknown writers. ary magazine on campus and its McAnarney will be in charge of due to a constitutional prohibition. “Someone might write a con- “Literary magazines are a vital founder is promising that it will creating a presence in the com- Like the underground nightclubs servative view, the next issue part of culture especially in South have attitude. munity while looking for funds that propelled the artists and may be a liberal response,” he Florida,” said Alexis Sanfi eld, the The magazine will feature and resources. writers of the era, The Speakeas- said. “The Speakeasies will foster owner of Luna Star Café, whose poetry, essays, fi ction and non- Although publishing the paper ies intend to draw attention to creativity.” independent coffee shop in North fiction stories written by FIU would increase cost and require the unknown writers or artists in McAnarney appreciates the Miami regularly hosts literary, students as well as the artwork more labor, McAnarney prefers FIU. diversity of FIU and wanted the music and art events. of student artists. This magazine having a real edition come out “This is a creative outlet where magazine to stress it. She also “Literary magazines let people encourages different forms of consistently then posting it on students majoring in international sees a lack of expression by the know what is going on in a com- expression or opinions and brings the Internet like the popular trend business or African-new world students in many FIU classrooms. munity where everything is so together students across different among bloggers. studies can express themselves She says “students don’t speak up, spread out. I’m used to people areas of study. According to McAnarney, it’s without having to be a part of the they just sit there and accept what being more active in their culture, “The Speakeasies is not asso- worth it because she’s “old school” School of Journalism [and Mass the teacher tells them.” not just the beaches and the malls,” ciated with any particular school preferring paper publications to Communication],” McAnarney There is currently one other Sanfi eld said. or department,” said Alex McA- online magazines. said. literary magazine sponsored by The magazine’s first edition narney, editor and founder of the The Speakeasies is raising Some students are already FIU. will come out before spring break magazine. “[The Speakeasies] is funds through FIU’s Student excited over the prospect of having Gulfstream magazine is a liter- at University Park and the Bis- an open forum where FIU students Organizations Council and plans a campus literary magazine. ary magazine that has worked for cayne Bay Campus. can speak their minds easily, and to distribute the magazine bi- “There is a great demand for the past 18 years to expand its To feature a piece in The it’s free.” monthly. a direct students’ voice unfi ltered readership from local literary fairs, Speakeasies, visit them online at McAnarney wants the contents The name “speakeasies” recalls by a department at FIU,” said coffee shops and bookstores to a myspace.com/thespeakeasiesfi u. Graduate’s documentary chronicles unique poetry form

H. DWIGHT HOLMES reality of the aspiring ghetto youth, his trials, One stop takes him to the campus of the brother and poet,” Weir-Soley said. Contributing Writer tribulations, setbacks, achievements and what Jamaica School of Drama in Kingston, where Weir-Soley will also do a number of short he describes as his eventual salvation. he chats with old friends and the founding readings at the event, and will read with Smith Malachi Smith, an FIU graduate, moved “It looks at longing, betrayal, poverty, lone- members of the dub-poetry group, Poets In again in at a tribute to Jamaican folklorist from place to place and faced many challenges liness, brutality, oppression, defeat, sacrifi ce, Unity. Miss Lou. as the illegitimate son of a light- love and triumph, all through the At another stop, he visits his old police Another performer sharing the stage with skinned preacher. But he found journeys and eyes of the poet,” training school in Port Royal, and the place Smith and Weir-Soley is Geoffrey Philp, solace through dub-poetry, which Smith said. where he fi rst became a police constable, the chairman of College Prep at Miami-Dade he documented in a new fi lm that The documentary fi lm examines Barnett Street Police Station. College. will be released on Feb. 22. an early dub-poetry proponent as The JSD is where Smith had his fi rst expe- “I knew about Malachi’s work when he “I wish society would listen a voice of protest and rebellion, rience with dub-poetry and began to write at was in Jamaica. When he moved to Miami, I more to dub-poets because what while addressing issues of crime a higher level. However, he started writing invited him to read for my class. At that time, they speak is social consciousness,” and violence, injustice, women, before that. While participating in a church I was teaching Caribbean literature, so it was Smith said. “It represents the reality and poverty in Jamaica. Christmas play, Smith realized he had a talent a natural fi t,” Philp said. of everyday life that fl ies over the In the same instance, it chroni- for reciting nursery rhymes. Smith graduated with a bachelor’s in public heads of many.” cles the journey that shaped Smith’s Smith has done poetry readings for a relations and minored in English. He is now Dub-poetry originated in SMITH life as an artist whose career in law number of FIU professors, including Carole studying criminal justice administration in the Jamaica in the 1970s. It is a form enforcement forms the basis for his Boyce Davies, former director of the African graduate program. Presently, he is a Miami- of performance poetry consisting of spoken most poignant poems. New-World Studies program, and Donna Dade County police offi cer. word laced over reggae rhythms. “My career [as a police officer] most Weir-Soley, assistant professor of English Although Smith wrote more while at Smith will premiere Dub Poetry: The Life defi nitely has infl uenced my writing in many who read with him at the Miami Book Fair MDC, he said all the places where he learned and Work of Malachi Smith at the African ways. [The poems] were all written in that International. have influenced, and played a role in his American Research Library and Cultural blinding moment when reality hit and the “Malachi is great to work with. He knows development and maturity. Center in Fort Lauderdale. senses were blown away, and the self seeks he’s good, so he’s not insecure and competi- “I do poetry full time, meaning when I go “I expect a large turnout and hope it will comfort in the arms of words,” Smith said. tive. I also haven’t noticed the kind of sexism jogging in the mornings, I write poetry. When open eyes to the harsh realities in Jamaica,” In the fi lm, Smith’s story is told through a in him I’ve seen in other male poets from the I’m at work and images come to me that I Smith said. series of interviews and performances as he Caribbean. He gives a sister her due, so far, can’t escape, I recognize them and I write,” He also said the documentary goes into the visits various locales in his homeland. and I hope he will continue to be that kind of Smith said. www.beaconnewspaper.com The Beacon – February 22, 2007 5 OPINION C. Joel Marino Editor in Chief • Christopher Necuze Production Manager • Chris Cabral Opinion Editor N. KOREA STILL A PROBLEM BOT should review unanswered questions during f nal meeting

Three big questions were notch education. Making FIU a left unanswered at the recent big player could solve that. Feb. 16 Board of Trustees But changing FIU’s age to meeting. Over time, it has been make it seem more established our experience that the board is letting that effort get out of has a short attention span. It has hand. a tendency to raise issues and Second are the goals Maid- concerns in one meeting, and ique plans to achieve by 2015,

COURTESY PHOTO/GRAPHIC BY JON ROBERTS then never bring those issues FIU’s “new” 50th anniversary. up again. He hopes to start a program that Kim Jong Il is armed and possibly dangerous We urge them to defy that would make FIU’s curriculum pattern and revisit these ques- live up to the “international” in JOSE MARTINEZ allow international inspectors into mented, Clinton’s presidency came tions at their next meeting. its name. That would include Contributing Writer the country to verify compliance. to a close, and the plant sites remain First is FIU President adding a second-language In return, the North is to receive to this day as evidence of this coun- Modesto A. Madique’s idea of requirement and somehow After years of perpetual bar- an emergency shipment of fuel oil try’s past diplomatic failures. counting the University’s anni- making classes more “inter- tering and constant negotiation, from the U.S., China, Russia and Another factor that will drive versaries starting from 1965, national.” Apart from being it appears that the United States South Korea.” this exhaustive process of fi nalizing when the University’s charter vague, this initiative may have has finally benefited from its Just how much does this “aid” the negotiations is the fact that Kim was approved, instead of 1971, FIU biting off more than it can policy of steadfast and persistent amount to? According to the Asso- Jong already has approximately 10 the year of the fi rst entering chew. As Faculty Senate Chair diplomacy. ciated Press, the agreement calls bombs. He has long feared being class and the date upon which Bruce Hauptli pointed out, Over the course of a decade, for an initial 50,000 tons of oil, attacked by the U.S., and now that FIU’s anniversaries have been FIU already has new law and North Korea has conspicuously or equivalent aid, to be shipped to he possesses these weapons, he is celebrated until now. medical schools and a foot- fl aunted its intentions of joining North Korea once it has been veri- almost immune to any retaliation. It’s not clear what Maidique ball program on its plate. FIU the prestigious “club” of nations fi ed that the main nuclear reactor in The fact that the agreement itself intends to achieve with this, but would do well to concentrate possessing nuclear capabilities in Yongbyon has been shut down and states nothing about Kim Jong’s any guess is as good as ours. on developing those programs both weaponry and energy. How- sealed. Another 950,000 tons of oil, current stockpile of weapons is a We think he wants to make FIU before it takes on any costly ever, the perseverance of allied or equivalent aid, is to be distributed clear indication that this is by no seem older. The logic behind new initiatives. negotiators from the United once it is confi rmed that the North means the end of the process. This that would be that he is trying Third, the board failed to States, China, Russia, Japan Koreans have irreversibly disabled is merely the beginning of a series to compete with Florida’s older, discuss how revenue from and South Korea, coupled with the reactor. of negotiations that will either make more established universities the recent $13.20 health fee the promise of vast amounts The question is, will North Korea or break the United States’ efforts in like the University of Florida increase would be spent. The of financial assistance, have comply 100 percent with American disarming North Korea for good. and Florida State University. increase was put in place to convinced communist dictator and allied demands? This is a valid Pressures from China and Japan In principle, Maidique’s extend operation hours for the Kim Jong Il that it is no longer question, considering the years of are working toward a favorable efforts to make FIU a top health center, but the extended necessary to realize his ambitions effort the Koreans put into this pro- outcome. Both nations are still infu- contender among the state’s hours were pulled on Feb. 14. to make North Korea a viable gram. It took over a decade of labor riated over the recent nuclear tests, research universities make Now that the extra expense superpower. to conduct thier fi rst nuclear test. and are not eager to see a potentially sense. Florida’s two top is no longer there, the board As diffi cult to believe as that One also has to consider the hostile neighbor in possession of research universities are in the needs to disclose where the may be, it seems to be the case. failure of the United States to live up weapons capable of infl icting major rural north, while South Florida extra money from the increase Time Magazine reports that the to its end of the bargain in the past. damage. is home to a much larger, more will go. agreement states that: “Under the In 1994, the Clinton administration The desperation on North concentrated population. This The board’s next meeting pact, North Korea agreed to shut proposed an agreement that called Korea’s behalf is also apparent. uneven distribution could put – and its last one for the aca- down within 60 days its nuclear for the construction of two light- They’ve demanded aid to combat a college education out of demic year – will be Apr. 20. reactor at Yongbyon, where it’s water nuclear power plants, which the poverty and starvation that is the reach of talented but less This gives them two months believed to have produced the would produce nuclear power for rampant within its borders. In the wealthy residents in urban to think hard about these three fi ssile material needed to make North Korea without producing end, this agreement is a step in the South Florida, who might be questions. We hope that they the 6 to 10 nuclear weapons the fi ssile nuclear material to build right direction, but it still leaves unable to pick up and move remember to follow up on Kim is estimated to possess. bombs. nuclear weapons in the hands of an across the state to get a top- them. Pyongyang has also promised to Before this plan could be imple- unstable dictator.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Professor applauds students’ mock shanty hut

Today I read an article seems to be willing to address. contact Mr. Malik and vol- about FIU student and “pro- Discussions, however, on the unteer time and resources to fessional activist” Muhammed fate of a baseball stadium for this urgent need. And, if it Come to GC 210, WVC 124 and Malik and his co-organizers Miami continues to galvanize cannot be the shantytown of from FIU and UM. movers and shakers at a break- Umoja Village, then let it be fi ll out an application... NOW! I can only say that, while neck speed. for another equally worthy many student organizations The mere fact that FIU, UM cause. at FIU are to be commended and soon Barry University and Let’s face it, there is no for initiating and supporting MDC are joining forces in will-power like student will- SEND US YOUR LETTERS a variety of social causes a genuine demonstration of power to make a difference throughout the community, compassionate concern for in the world. Mr. Malik, you Letters to the Editor must be dropped off at GC 210 at this is one of the rare times the homeless in Overtown and and your co-workers deserve University Park, WUC 124 at the Biscayne Bay Campus that I have been truly moved Liberty City is one of the most this University’s highest or sent to [email protected]. Letters must by the spontaneous show of enobling gestures South Florida commendation. adhere to a maximum of 300 words. Letters must include student support. has received in recent years. the writer’s full name, year in school, major/department I applaud their efforts to I appeal to fellow faculty Phillip, M. Church call attention to an escalat- members at FIU to help these Associate Professor, The- and a valid phone number for verifi cation purposes. The ing social blight that no city efforts by encouraging your atre Beacon reserves the right to edit letters for clarity and/or administrator or polititian own students to get active and spacing constraints. LIFE! The Beacon – 6 www.beaconnewspaper.com February 22, 2007

Graduate school, selectivity contribute to ideal job match

LEONCIO ALVAREZ “I used to think that as long as I was “Hopeful employ- Staff Writer smart and a hard worker, I wouldn’t need a ers are telling me stupid piece of paper to tell me what kind the same things they Your diploma is fi nally hanging in your of job I should have,” Gozas said. “I was told me when I room and your loan bills are piling so wrong.” just had my high up, which means it’s time to start After several failed attempts at landing a school diploma,” looking for a job. Weeks decent job, Gozas took his family’s advice Gozas said. “And pass and no luck - and enrolled at Miami Dade College, later the jobs that do sound you just can’t land transferring to FIU. He graduated in Spring enticing to me always a job that you like. 2005 with a bachelor’s in Business Admin- end up not paying that This scenario has istration. much. If I fi nd a job and it become an unfortu- “I was so excited to have that stupid piece doesn’t suit me fi nancially, nate reality for recent of paper,” Gozas said. “’After all that, I I’m not going to take it.” FIU graduate Emilio [could] fi nally get a good job,’ I thought.” Money is always an issue Gozas. One of the main goals many want to when getting a job. Senior Gozas vowed never to go achieve from attending college is to receive Brandon Linton knows this to college after high school despite proper training in a specifi c career so they and plans on making the constant arguments with his family. feel confi dent in their area of expertise. But big bucks by attending law Thinking college was a waste of the question remains whether jobs will be school after graduation. money and energy, he believed more accessible post-graduation in both “I am not going to make he had the same chances of availability and based on a diploma’s gravi- any money at all as an Eng- getting a well-paying job tas. For Gozas, continuing his education lish major,” he said. “I after high school that seems to be the only solution to his problem, love writing, but I’m willing any person with a which is exactly what he didn’t want in the degree did. fi rst place. JOBS, page 9

CAMPUS TALK Do you feel that your bachelor’s degree will help you fi nd your ideal job?

Antonio Carrillo Mauricio Rodrigues Leah Dunleavy Sophomore Freshman Junior International Business Civil Engineering Psychology

“Yes, defi nitely. Many “Yes, because it’s preparing “My graduate degree will employers look for a college me for the future and I would help me get a great job degree. Generally the higher also get school experience because there aren’t many the degree, the higher the before jumping into the job.” neuropsychologists in the pay.” fi eld.” Adult baptism akin to ‘righteous party in God’s house’

MY LIFE! EXPERIENCE I had the privilege of witnessing the the plunge into the depths of the blessed didn’t like clapping and celebrating in his rebirth of my friend Amanda as she water and now it was her turn. house. decided to dedicate her life to Jesus; she The pastor muttered a few words and But the relaxed atmosphere at the had invited me to attend her baptism at down she went. Although it was only a school auditorium – serving as a church Dade Christian School on Feb. 1. split second, she gasped for air as if it had for the time being – was evident in the Raised Catholic, I only saw babies been several minutes. way people were dressed. All of the bap- being baptized, so watching grown adults I clapped with the 40 or so other people tisms I had attended had men decked out being dunked into a pool of water was in attendance, hollering as if I were cel- in three-piece suits with shiny dress shoes something different for me. When my ebrating a Dolphins victory over the New while women wore dresses with matching friend fi rst invited me, I expected that the York Jets. purses and accessories. At Amanda’s bap- A rock band jamming out, listeners ceremony would take place outside in a Perhaps the most unexpected of cheers tism, however, a few people were dressed jumping up and down to some groovy lake, river or pool, similar to how John the came from the other baptized people. semi-formally while the rest in attendance tunes and people being dunked in water: Baptist baptized Jesus Christ in the Bible. Growing up, I remember nothing but wore shorts, t-shirts and faded jeans with sounds like a righteous party, right? So there I stood with her family and friends silence after my sisters were baptized. I’m Only if it’s a righteous party in God’s in a school auditorium as she walked guessing it wasn’t considered appropriate house. across stage. Everyone had already taken for that type of atmosphere. I guess God BAPTISM, page 9 www.beaconnewspaper.com LIFE! The Beacon – February 22, 2007 7

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ARCIA rolling demon- G strations (above right), traditional ERNANDO F music and dance (above left), and a kung- fu self-defense demonstration (left). The festival took place in the Graham Center Forum Feb. 19 – Feb. 22. GAUDRY PUECHAVY/THE BEACON EDDIE ZENG/THE BEACON FERNANDO GARCIA/THE BEACON 8 The Beacon – February 22, 2007 LIFE! www.beaconnewspaper.com Dancing doggies ignite dance fl oors nationwide THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 22 WHAT: SPC-BBC Neo Soul Concert and their dogs performed in plete with a giant dog and Cianfarani. KIM NGUYEN WHEN: 8 p.m. front of about 100 cowboy human spinning pinwheel While canine freestyle’s AP Wire WHERE: WUC Ballrooms (FIU – BBC) hat-and-boot wearing spec- formation and chorus line popularity is rising in the HOW MUCH: Free Candy normally keeps tators in January. of the owners kicking up United States, the interna- to herself and doesn’t speak Dog owners and their their legs in unison. tional scene is already big. WHAT: Ian Bagg live at the Improv! up. She stays close to those pets don’t cut the carpet just “It’s just pure fun. That It’s especially popular in WHEN: 8:30 p.m. she knows best and does as for exercise. Many try to is the crux of the thing. Australia, Holland, Japan WHERE: The Miami Improv (3390 she’s told. But when she perfect their routines to win It’s not a stress thing like a and South Africa, said Patie Mary Street, Suite 182) dons her red handkerchief competitions around the showing is,” said Fuhrman, Ventre, the founder of New- HOW MUCH: $16.05 and hits the dance stage, she nation and worldwide. 62, of Lakewood, Colo., York based World Canine sheds her reserve. The competitions are with Candy wagging her tail Freestyle Organization, To Brooks and Dunn’s memorable, to say the and standing by her side. which boasts 1,000 mem- FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 23 “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” least. “The dogs enjoy it as much bers worldwide, and around WHAT: SPC Film – Casino Royale she frolics, twirls and, as the At the stock show, as we (humans) do.” 5,000 competitors in the WHEN: 7 p.m., 10 p.m. country song instructs, does one woman and her dog Fuhrman, like lots of events it hosts annually. WHERE: GC 140 (FIU-UP) the “heel, toe, do-si-do.” dressed in coordinating canine freestyle dancers, She estimates around HOW MUCH: Free Then she lands a slob- Denver Broncos gear (the first heard of the sport 15,000 people dance in bery lick on the face of her woman in face paint as when she was putting her clubs worldwide, which WHAT: Cooking for Cannibals 101 partner, owner MaryAnn well), doing their dance as pets through obedience serve as gathering points Workshop Fuhrman. a tribute to fallen football training. It’s there, many for dog owners and the pets WHEN: 1 p.m. Fuhrman and Candy, a player Darrent Williams. say, where doggie dancing and a place where they can WHERE: WUC 157 (FIU – BBC) 2-year-old white and fl uffy Another woman dressed got its beginnings in the polish their dance moves. HOW MUCH: Free Samoyed, are doing what’s in red pranced around her late 1980s in Canada and Shows like January’s known as canine freestyle. toy poodle while Michael Europe, when some people National Western Stock In the growing sport, human Bolton’s “Go the Distance” set their competitive obedi- show give the dancers a SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 24 and dog become a dancing blared from the speakers. ence routines to music. chance to make contact with duo, dress in over-the-top During the routine, the “Many people take kids like Madeline McMil- WHAT: Southern Challenge & Baseball costumes and show off woman did splits while credit for starting it, but lan, of Aurora, Colo., 8, who Cook-off their fancy footwork using her tiny dog jumped over no one has ever actually sat in front of the crowd of WHEN: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. all six of their legs to songs her legs and circled around been called out,” said Jessy cowboys and cowgirls and WHERE: Next to FIU Baseball Stadium of all genres, from country her. Gabriel, vice president of vigilantly watched Candy HOW MUCH: Free to disco to classical mas- And at the end of the dog training at the Triple twirl around her owner and terpieces. performances, the women Crown Dog Academy in hop on her back. SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 25 The sport has invaded changed into black, red, Austin, Texas. “I’m going to try to train canine culture in America, white, and blue sequined Doggie dancing clubs my dogs turn around when I WHAT: Oscar Night including doggie daycares, suits, each grabbed an have sprouted around the get homes,” said Madeline, WHEN: 7 p.m. kennels and boarding facili- American flag, and did a nation, including the Mile who has a 2-year-old dachs- WHERE: Everglades Hall First Floor ties. You can see it on You- choreographed dance to High Musical Tails in Colo- hund and a 12-week-old Lounge (FIU – UP) Tube.com and at places such Shania Twain’s “Man! I rado, which has grown golden retriever. “I’m going HOW MUCH: Free as the National Western Feel Like a Woman!” and from five to 22 members to tell my friends that I saw Stock Show, where Candy George M. Cohan’s “You’re since October 2002, said tons of dogs dancing – like – Compiled by Reuben Pereira and roughly a dozen women a Grand Old Flag,” com- founder and president, Sue they really could dance.” A Ξ Δ Congratulations to the ladies who made it onto the dean’s list... Diana Arteaga Yamila del Oso Mabel Martinez Liz Bell Aly Earnhardt Christy Ordoqui Natalie Bello Maggie Ferrer Yiliana Puerto Christy Bermudez Monica Font Chelsi Rome Kallie Burke Chantel Garcia Aviva Rose-Avila Candace Campos Cati Gonzalez Desiree Ruiz Erika Collado Lauren Lesende Melissa Sabatier Sofi a Cueto Vanessa Lopez Jenna Stone Laura Davis Christy Marino Yamile Viera

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BAPTISM, page 6 – would cause an epiphany or allow you beliefs on others. I admit that I’m not the got me thinking about returning to church to see the light. Yeah, I believe that it’s a church-going type; I believe in God and try until I realized I could just read the Bible no regard for fashion or impression. noble and righteous cause to dedicate your to live my life to the best of my abilities in myself. Deacons would often scold new mem- life to Christ or whomever you think is a way that would please him. bers of my church for wearing hats during your religious savior, but fi nding your call- I’m not one to sit down mass. Here, one guy wore a Bass Pro Fish- ing takes more time than a simple dunk in a and speak about the Bible and I had the privilege of ing Tournament hat while singing church tub, lake or pool. It takes work and passion recite passages like Job 4:17; witnessing the rebirth of songs and exclaiming “Hallelujah!” and to commit one’s self to a new lifestyle. Just religion should be kept to “Amen!” throughout the service. because you put on a Michael Jordan jersey one’s self and only be offered my friend Amanda as she All of this was going on while Amanda and some brand-new basketball sneakers to those who ask for it. was being reborn in less than an hour. doesn’t make it the second coming of the But I have to admit, it did decided to dedicate her life Some people would think that attending greatest basketball player of all time. It feel nice and relaxing to walk to Jesus. a special mass, baptism, communion, baby takes work, just like any profession does. into the Lord’s house and wit- dedication – whatever you want to call it I’m not one to preach and impose my ness my friend’s baptism. It Higher education opens doors for employment

JOBS, page 6 teachers here?” she said. place that is a lot less crowded,” be offering various informa- The reason why Rosales would Gozas said. “I just think I have tion sessions throughout the to turn my passion into a hobby have a better chance of fi nding a better chance of getting a job semester with companies to pay the bills.” a job than Gozas is because that appeals to me in a city with including Walt Disney World, Unlike Gozas, senior Kayla there is a demand for teachers less people.” IBM and Procter & Gamble. Rosales hasn’t even graduated in South Florida, according to For students and alumni Visit their website at www.fi u. and is already close to fi nding a Lazaro Rodriguez, an employee seeking jobs, FIU Career Ser- edu/~career for more event job that’s perfect for her. of Miami-Dade County Public vices offers a variety of ser- information. “I don’t think the job hunt has Schools and an FIU graduate. vices including mock interviews, been that bad for me,” she said. “There’s [going to be] a need resume critiques and job fairs. “I started looking for a job for for teachers down here for a According to Lenroy Jones, post-graduation last year. That’s long time simply because people director of Career Services, plenty of time, I think.” keep having kids,” Rodriguez Gozas is not using the proper Rosales, who is majoring in said. “Teaching is a stable job tools being offered to him in his social studies education, refuses that does pay the bills. I like job hunt. Jones strongly believes to leave Miami after her planned the security I get out of being a that seeking guidance through graduation in Summer 2007; she teacher.” the center in job searching will feels that it’s the best place to be There might be hope for drastically raise the chances of a teacher. Rosales as a teacher in Miami, landing a desired job.

“Why would I leave Miami but Gozas is ready to relocate. Located in the Graham Center, COURTESY PHOTO when so many schools need more “I’m thinking of moving to a room 230, Career Services will 10 The Beacon – February 22, 2007 SPORTS www.beaconnewspaper.com

MEN’S SUN BELT BASKETBALL STANDING Men’s basketball shocks top WESTERN DIVISION TEAM CONF OVERALL HOME AWAY ranked Sun Belt Conference foe Lousiana-Monroe 10-6 16-12 12-0 2-12 North Texas 9-7 18-9 12-2 6-7 RENALDO SMITH put the Golden Panthers in Arkansas State 9-7 14-14 11-2 3-10 Staff Writer a 34-21 hole at halftime. New Orleans 8-8 12-15 7-4 5-9 Scoring just seven points in the fi rst half, Galindo UALR 7-9 12-15 7-5 4-10 In a season that has been characterized by highs and made a pair of jumpers, Louisiana-Lafayette 7-9 9-18 7-6 2-12 lows, the men’s basketball while freshman center Denver 3-14 4-23 4-10 0-13 team just may have reached Nikola Gacesa showed his EASTERN DIVISION their pinnacle in a mati- versatility with a lay-up nee contest Feb. 18 at the in the paint followed by a TEAM CONF OVERALL HOME AWAY Pharmed Arena. jumper of his own. South Alabama 13-3 20-8 11-2 7-6 Forward Alex Galindo Despite their strong played a familiar role and play, the Jaguars showed Western Kentucky 11-6 19-10 10-3 8-6 carried the team on his no signs of slowing down Florida Atlantic 9-7 14-13 9-2 5-11 back, en route to a slim 69- as they opened up a 49-33 Middle Tennesse 7-9 12-15 6-6 6-6 67 win over the University advantage off a Stephen FIU 6-10 11-15 8-4 3-11 of South Alabama (20-8, Coward 3-pointer with Troy 6-10 11-16 6-4 2-11 13-3). 12:14 remaining in the The Golden Panthers’ second half. *All records up to date as of Feb. 20 (11-15, 6-10) victory Sensing the game slip- snapped the Jaguars’ 13- ping away, the Golden WOMEN’S SUN BELT BASKETBALL STANDING game winning streak, a run Panthers turned to their that held the distinction defense to help get the WESTERN DIVISION as the second-longest win game within reach. streak in Division I play. Led by junior guard TEAM CONF OVERALL HOME AWAY “I think that all year, Chris Fuller, the Golden Middle Tennesse 11-0 19-3 11-2 8-1 defense has been our Panthers played a spirited strength and it keeps us stretch of defense that Western Kentucky 8-2 14-5 6-2 7-2 in the game. We wanted forced the Jaguars to turn FIU 7-4 13-8 8-5 4-3 to end their streak, and I the ball over seven times Troy 4-7 11-10 4-5 4-4 thought we did it defen- down the stretch. South Alabama 4-7 10-11 6-4 2-7 sively, not offensively,” Meanwhile, Galindo got FAU 0-11 4-19 3-7 0-10 Galindo. some help from freshman point guard Erick Nsangou EASTERN DIVISION Galindo, who matched a career high 24 points on 6- and Gacesa, who made TEAM CONF OVERALL HOME AWAY of-10 shooting from behind timely buckets to get them Louisiana-Lafayette 9-3 17-6 7-1 7-5 the arc, noted how big the back into contention. win was for his team. With 29 seconds left, Arkansas State 7-4 14-8 9-2 4-6 “It is one of those expe- Merritt split a pair from the Denver 7-4 12-8 7-1 4-5 riences that you feel like charity stripe to give the UALR 6-5 14-8 10-2 4-6 you’re in a zone and it was Jaguars a 67-66 lead. Louisiana-Monroe 4-6 14-7 6-4 7-3 great,” he added. Following a Golden North Texas 2-7 5-14 3-3 2-11 Early on, the Golden Panther timeout, James New Orleans 1-10 7-15 5-7 1-7 Panthers matched the used his quickness to pen- Jaguar offense stride for etrate the lane and fi nd an *All records up to date as of Feb. 20 stride. open Fuller who buried Point guard Michael the go-ahead bucket near James aggressively the top of the key with 13 THIS WEEKEND IN FIU SPORTS attacked the defensive sets seconds left. FEBRUARY FEBRUARY FEBRUARY and Galindo buried a pair Junior forward Ernest 23 24 25 of jumpers to give the Little missed a tough lay- Tennis vs. Long Beach State Golden Panthers an early up, then James split free Tennis vs. Fresno State (1 p.m.) Tennis vs. UNLV (1 p.m.) (1 p.m.) Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV 10-9 lead. throws to lock up the win. Baseball vs. Rhode Island (1 Baseball vs. Rhode Island Baseball vs. Rhode Island p.m.) University Park However, the lead “The play was designed (7 p.m.) (1 p.m.) University Park Men’s Basketball vs. Western Kentucky University Park was short lived as junior for Alex because he had a (5 p.m.) Bowling Green, KY guards Demetric Bennett great game,” said Fuller, Women’s Basketball vs. Western Ken- Home games in bold * Conference game CHRIS CUTRO/THE BEACON FILE PHOTO tucky (8 p.m.) Bowling Green, KY and Daon Merritt went to who finished with 10 work for the Jaguars. points and four rebounds. OFF GLASS: Junior guard Chris Fuller contributed to the Following sophomore “The play broke down for Golden Panthers’ second half comeback against the Jaguars. forward Marlon Bright’s Mike and when he drove The 69 - 67 loss snaps the Jaguars’ 13-game win streak. CLASSIFIEDS jumper to pull the Golden and kicked it out to me, I Panthers within two at 16- knew that if I got him up in 14, Merritt retaliated with a the air with a pump fake I win. 20 times, which led to JOBS jumper and 3-pointer of his could get it off.” Bennett, who did the 24 Golden Panther points own to extend the Jaguars’ James complimented bulk of his damage in that proved to be the dif- Sitters Wanted. Average $10 per hour. Register free for lead to seven. Galindo with 14 points and the fi rst half, had a team- ference. jobs near campus or home www.student-sitters.com Over the fi nal two min- six rebounds. high 22 points on 8-for-10 The Golden Panthers utes, both teams had their Nsangou added nine shooting from the fi eld. will play their fi nal home The Miami Dade County Public Schools Adminis- struggles from the field points and six rebounds, The Jaguars shot 55.3 game of the season Feb. 22 tration offi ce located at1450 NE 2 Aveenue, has two before Bennett cashed in while Gacesa chipped in percent from the field, against Louisiana-Lafay- part-time computer operator positions open in the on a pair of free throws to with eight points in the but turned the ball over ette at 5:30 p.m. Education Facilities Administration and Planning department. Applicants must have computer knowl- edge with experience in MicroStation/AutoCAD, and Potent off ense leads to fi rst series win Excel/Access. The positions require individuals to work 25 hours per week/$10.96 per hour. Applicants BASEBALL, page 12 Carrying over from the six-run fi rst inning. It was as his first start against must submit a resume and three letters of recomenda- previous game, the Golden Townsend’s fi rst homerun Missouri. He pitched six tion. Incomplete submittals will not be accepted. This bined 9-for-13 with six Panthers pounced on the of his collegiate career. innings, walked three bat- information may be faxed to (305) 995-1147. RBI. Rattlers early and didn’t “He’s done a great job ters, gave up two earned General Offi ce North Miami distributor needs part Freshman designated lose the lead. for us,” manager Danny runs and struck out five time help. Flexible hours, $9.50/hr. Call 786-314- hitter Tyler Townsend was The game ended after Price said. “He had a great batters . 6131 perfect at the plate, going seven innings because of Fall. We are not surprised Townsend was perfect 2-for-2 with three walks the 10-run mercy rule. by his performance.” at the plate again in game Winter/Spring Positions Available! Earn up to $150 while junior outfielder Townsend and junior Although sophomore two of the Feb. 17 double per day! Exp not Required. Undercover shoppers James McOwen had a second baseman Corey pitcher Jorge Ramos header, going 3-for-3, with needed. To Judge Retail and Dining Establishments, career-high fi ve hits. Lozano hit back-to-back recorded his fi rst win of the two RBI, a walk and a call 800-901-9370 homers, contributing to a season, he was not as sharp homerun. FIU 14, FAMU 2 www.beaconnewspaper.com SPORTS The Beacon – February 22, 2007 11 Honesty isn’t worth the reward or concequences

VILLARMARZO, page 11 voted in and would have and opinionated athletes loved by many all around Angeles riots, Jordan awarded Sports Illustrat- recieved grief from fans. in history, Muhammad Ali, the world. Even after frustrated reporters after ed’s Sportsman of the Cen- edged sword, which is why Situations like that give was constantly vilifi ed. retirement, he is probably repeatedly refusing to com- tury is almost a shell of no baseball player will ever no incentive for an athlete The public didn’t like still the most marketable ment on the subject. his former self because admit to using steroids. to be honest. what he had to say – espe- athlete on the planet. That was a very smart of a long, hard battle with It’s no secret that the We say we want athletes cially his refusal to serve Why? move and now, Tiger Parkinson’s disease. only reason Mark McG- to be honest and candid, in the Vietnam War – so he Because he keeps his Woods is following in But everywhere he goes wire didn’t make it into the but we really don’t. was disliked. mouth shut on the major Jordan’s footsteps in that he is constantly receiving Hall of Fame was because We just want to be Terrell Owens and topics. respect: smile, wave, shake cheers and standing ova- of suspicion of steroid use, lied to, as terrible as that Randy Moss are both very No one will ever know hands and keep your opin- tions – constant love. but if he had admitted it, sounds. candid, but are also deni- his opinions on the war in ions to yourself. Why? he still wouldn’t have been One of the most vocal grated a ton – and covered Iraq, George W. Bush, the Want more proof? Because now he just a ton, too. Enron scandal or anything Take a look at Ali smiles, waves, shakes On the other side there’s controversial. today. hands and keeps his opin- Michael Jordan, who is During the 1992 Los The man who was ions to himself.

JOE C. HONG/AP DUNK: Tyrus Thomas, dunking over his teammate Ben Gordon, in the NBA dunk competition on Feb. 17, said he only entered the competition to win the $35,000 prize awarded to the winner of the contest. Casas’ goal keeps Sigma Phi Epsilon undefeated in intramural play

SOCCER, page 12 defense; we’ve always worked on defense more a lob pass by Sigma Phi than anything.” Epsilon landed on the After the goal, Pi Kappa right side of the penalty Phi started to push the area, which was received game offensively without by Casas and scored the success. game’s only goal. They started taking “Some of us still had more long shots and were our backs turned. By the frantically trying to score time we turned around, whenever it was possible, they were right in front of but Romero denied any me and I tried to get them shot attempts by Pi Kappa but before I knew it, it Phi. was in the goal,” Carvajal During the last min- said. “Even the goalie was utes of play, Pi Kappa surprised … It caught us by Phi changed their origi- surprise.” nal tempo and became Immediately after the impatient, losing the ball score, Sigma Phi Epsilon frequently and shooting changed their game phi- off target. losophy as they closed Pi Kappa Phi’s next their defensive line. game will be against Tau “For the last three years, Kappa Epsilon on Feb. 27 we’ve been more organized at 10 p.m., while Sigma Phi on defense than offense,” Epsilon will play against Riobueno said. “We’ve Lambda Chi Alpha on the always been hard core on same night at 9 p.m. SPORTS The Beacon – 12 www.beaconnewspaper.com February 22, 2007 Fraternites square-off on soccer fi eld Athletes CHRISTIAN GUILLEN Contributing Writer afraid to For the second time this season, Sigma Phi Epsilon (2-0) defeated Pi Kappa Phi (0-2) in the intramural soccer fraternity league. speak up on At the start of the second half, senior forward David Casas of Sigma Phi Epsilon dribbled the ball inside the penalty area tough issues and scored on a second-post shot. “I saw the goalie kind of creeping towards the middle,” Casas said. “I was thinking he was thinking I was going to cross it because I really didn’t have that good of an angle and when he crept up a little bit, I just decided, ‘Let me just shoot it at the goal.’ That was my best shot, because I had the defender right on me.” Honesty may be the best policy. Casas’ goal would be the only offense But in the sports world, it may not generated in the game as both teams’ goal- be the smartest. ies secured their nets. Looking at two recent incidents At the beginning of the game, both involving NBA players, one former teams were trying to organize their strat- and one current, it’s easy to say egy by controlling the ball at midfi eld and they should have kept their mouths holding back their defensive line. shut. Both teams took many shots but none The fi rst incident involves Chi- were a scoring threat. cago Bulls rookie forward Tyrus “We were just trying to be effi cient up Thomas. front. We knew we were going to have a After becoming the fi rst Chicago limited amount of opportunities,” Casas Bull since 1990 to be invited into this said. year’s Slam Dunk Contest, Thomas The atmosphere was loud as support- stated that the only reason he is par- ers of both fraternities screamed at every ticipating is for the money. player who dribbled the ball and attempted “I’m just into the free money. shots on goal. That’s it. I’ll just do whatever when The fi rst shots on goal were attempted I get out there,” Thomas told the by Pi Kappa Phi forwards freshman Bruno Chicago Tribune after he was asked

Guerrero and senior John Santella as they FERNANDO GARCIA/THE BEACON if being around some of the game’s advanced their offensive formation and SUFFOCATED: Pi Kappa Phi ‘s Nick Fuentes, defended by a Sigma Phi Epsilon defender, greats during All-Star weekend looked more aggressive than Sigma Phi attempts a shot in the 1-0 win in favor of Sigma Phi Epsilon. could be benefi cial for a rookie. Epsilon. In response to his comments, “We were trying to keep time on our the Bulls organization fined him side and control the tempo of the game,” saves throughout the game, was quick Sigma Phi Epsilon’s mentality changed $10,000. junior defender George Carvajal of Pi enough to reach the ball from every angle in the second half, as they attacked more Then there’s the infamous Tim Kappa Phi said. and stop every shot taken by Pi Kappa offensively and kept the ball at mid-fi eld, Hardaway situation, which will But it was Sigma Phi Epsilon’s goal- Phi. creating more shot opportunities. not be discussed in detail because keeper, freshman Chase Romero, who “He played great,” said junior sweeper A few minutes into the second half, both you and I are sick of hearing secured the victory for his team. Victor Riobueno of Sigma Phi Epsilon. “I about it. Romero, who had seven important think he’s Division I caliber.” SOCCER, page 11 But it should be duly noted that his pocket book was hit by the NBA – not with a fi ne, but for any future Golden Panthers sweep Rattlers at home endorsement deals or jobs in the media. There’s no question what they ROBERTO CARTAGENA The Golden Panthers (4-4) came alive Whitley was called upon with two men both said was stupid. Contributing Writer in the three game series at University Park on and one out. Stadium on Feb. 16-17 and outscored the Whitley struck out the fi rst batter he And there’s no question that their comments showed contempt either After being swept by Missouri in their Rattlers 38-15 in a sweep. faced and got the Rattler’s Darryl Evans for their job or a group of people. fi rst home series of the season, playing to pop up to fi rst to end the inning. FIU 7, FAMU 6 With that said, it has long been a Florida A&M (1-11) was just what the Whitley, who got the save, struck out complaint by many fans and mem- baseball team needed. The Golden Panthers survived a sloppy four batters in one and two-thirds innings game that included four errors, three balks pitched. bers of the media that most athletes and two hit batters to come from behind “It felt good to fi nally win one,” Whit- are boring interviews. and defeat the Rattlers. ley said. Their constant use of cliché and The Rattlers jumped on the Golden politically correct terminology will FIU 17, FAMU 7 Panthers early on to take a 3-0 lead in the do that. third inning. Up until the seventh inning, either Much like politicians, athletes Whenever the Golden Panthers scored a team could have won the game until the just aren’t candid because they run, the Rattlers tacked on more runs. Golden Panthers rattled the FAMU pitch- represent an organization and, Junior fi rst baseman John Petika hit ing staff. more importantly, have an image his fi rst homerun of the year in the fourth FIU scored nine runs in the inning, led to protect. inning to cut the lead 4-3. by a 3-run homerun from senior catcher In essence, it all comes down to The Rattlers added two unearned runs Cody Jacobs. honesty. in the fi fth that left the Golden Panthers’ Every Golden Panther got to bat in the Athlete’s honesty is always in trailing 6-3. inning, causing the Rattlers to use three question. In the fi fth and six innings, the Golden different pitchers to get out of it. So what happens when an athlete Panthers scored two runs, but still trailed FIU starting pitcher Chris Allen allowed is honest? the Rattlers. fi ve runs in fi ve and two-thirds innings of He or she is vilifi ed. Hell, Tim In the seventh inning, sophomore work. Hardaway may as well have been put DePhillip Mason ripped a two out single The middle of the Golden Panthers’ on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. FERNANDO GARCIA/THE BEACON to right fi eld with the bases loaded, bring- lineup proved too potent, going a com- Honesty in sports is a double- GAZING: Freshman shortstop Manuel Arrojo ing in two runs. watches his bunt attempt. In the eighth inning, senior Walker BASEBALL, page 10 VILLARMARZO, page 11