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National A new(T) day State of the Union address targets college tuition Aaron Pabon “I was appreciative of his Contributing Writer statements about wanting to [email protected] increase the number of students in work study and keeping the President Barack Obama students interest rates low” said outlined an economic plan Francisco Valines, director of during his State of the Union financial aid and enrollment Address on Jan. 24, which services at the University. included a strategy that would “Hopefully Congress will come affect tuition for University up with funding to increase the students. work study program.” “At a time when Americans The address came just owe more in tuition debt than credit card debt, this Congress needs to stop the interest rates on student loans from doubling I feel that our in July,” said Obama during his president really televised speech. understands the The president took aim at colleges and universities, and problem with the pledged that if they can not raise in tuition stop or fix the rising cost of around the nation. tuition, “the funding you get Leonardo Curiel, from taxpayers will go down.” President of the FIU “I feel that our President College Democrats really understands the problem with the raise in tuition around shortly after Florida House the nation,” said international leaders in Tallahassee put forth relations and economics major a proposal to raise tuition at Leonardo Curiel, who is the public colleges and universities president of the FIU College by 8 percent as part of a new Democrats. “He knows that budget plan. GOP hopeful speaks on campus it is to every state to decide “It is a shame that our legis- Jonathan Szydlo where their money is going lature considers other spend- BBC Managing Editor to be spent. He asked states ings more important than the [email protected] to make higher education a education of the future of this priority when they decide on state and this country,” said An eye of Newt, a touch of Rivera, each state’s budget.” Curiel. and a bit of Burton were the key ingre- The “Pay As You Earn” In 2009, the Florida Legis- dients to the political brew that was proposal of the Obama Admin- lature allowed the state’s public Gingrich’s campaign stop on Jan. 25 at istration will reduce monthly universities to increase their the University. payments for more than one and tuition rates by up to 15 percent The FIU College Republicans spon- a half million current college each year until tuition reaches sored a visit by Republican presidential students and borrowers. the national average of $3,735 candidate Newt Gingrich to the Univer- It will also allow about 1.6 per semester. sity’s Wertheim Performing Arts Center million students the ability to The proposal would also to gather the support of South Florida’s cap their loan payments at 10 reduce Florida’s contribution Hispanic voters. He focused his discus- percent starting next year and to higher education by approx- sion on Latin American policies which permit an estimated 6 million imately 6 percent, and tighten will be a key demographic in Florida’s students and recent college the requirements for Bright Jan. 31 GOP Primary election. graduates to consolidate their Futures scholarships. Present at the event were members of Photos by Kristi Camara/The Beacon loans. It would decrease the time the community at large, a few students (Top) Newt Gingrich, Republican presidential candidate, deliberated on the “Pay As You Earn,” is set to that students have to start using and a battalion of media crews gathered previous night’s State of the Union address. (Bottom) Rep. Dan Burton from Indi- reduce students’ loan interest funds from Bright Futures after to see what Gingrich had to say. ana, Rep. David Rivera from Florida joined Gingrich at his speech on Jan. 25. rates and forgive the balance high school graduation from Florida Representative David Rivera of their debt after 20 years of three years to two. delivered opening remarks in both issues facing our nation,” said Rivera to ical ads that were in opposition to the payments. Obama concluded his English and Spanish that had supporters a roar of applause. Gingrich campaign rejecting the idea that This may serve as a relief to message of college tuition by in attendance “smelling victory.” Dan Burton, representative from Gingrich resigned in disgrace as Speaker graduate students who suffered saying “higher education can’t “We’ve got the only Republican Indiana, then came on stage to not only of the Senate in 1999. He also denounced the loss of subsidies on their be a luxury - it’s an economic candidate in this race that actually has introduce Gingrich, but to “set the record loans earlier this year as a imperative that every family experience dealing with the important straight” by denouncing recent polit- SEE GINGRICH, PAGE 2 product of the Budget Control in America should be able to Act. afford.”

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Library Financial setbacks threaten availability of journals Melhor Leonor the publishing industry into a small strategic initiative funding to the cancelling subscriptions for jour- “More recently, the ‘open access’ Contributing Writer number of very large publishers and libraries each year,” Probst said. nals that are not heavily used or are movement is gaining prominence, [email protected] the transition to a digital publishing “Without this funding, the libraries no longer needed to support research advocating for open Internet access environment.” would need to cancel subscriptions to and teaching,” Probst said. to faculty research and publications Academic journals, the basis for Another push for the increases journals and our students and faculty Additionally, the University is as an alternative to the high-cost and many student papers and reports, are is the dependence of universities on would lose access to these critical also reducing the number of printed subscription-only access currently being threatened by an increasing large commercial publishers. resources.” versions per journal as electronic available from traditional, commer- price tag. “It’s not just the library system University students and faculty options become more popular. cial publishers.” The University library system is at FIU. These price hikes affect have access to over 10,000 journals, Externally, the University is Moving towards this alternative struggling with a 3-5% increase per libraries and education everywhere,” some of which are used several thou- working with publishers, re-working benefits both the University and the year, which been occuring over the said Philip Bolton, an electronic sand times a month. contracts for lower pricing and to faculty that publish their research, last ten years. thesis and dissertations coordinator “Academic journals are crucial to develop alternative models that according to Probst. In 2011, the University spent at the University’s Graduate School. my majors,” said Marianne Liens, a reduce costs while also maximizing It would decrease costs and would $2.2 million in e-journal packages, a “Librarians are being forced to cancel junior majoring in political science access to journal content and retaining allow the faculty to keep copyright price that is bound to increase in the subscriptions to important databases and international relations. “Most of access to the most critical journals. of their work, a privilege they often coming fiscal year. and library funding has shrunk in my classes require a lot of written While rising costs are a problem, times lose when signing contracts “This is a problem that affects the recent years in conjunction with the work and regular Internet sources like Probst said the real issue to be with corporate publishers. publishing industry at large, especially economic downturn.” Wikipedia are unreliable. If academic addressed is the need for fundamental “Information is more important publishers of academic content, and In order to address the increases, journals would not be available and structural changes in academic than sports,” said Bolton, who studied the library/education community,” the University has begun to adopt through the University it would be publishing. library and information science at said Laura Probst, dean of libraries at strategies to lessen the effects on an extra cost to me, as a student, or a “The academic community is Syracuse University, “more impor- the University. “The reasons for the students and staff, among them are drop in the quality of my work.” exploring alternatives to commercial tant than brand new facilities, more problem are complex. But there are seeking additional funding. “Internally, we have reduced our publishers for distributing faculty important than nearly any initiative two primary drivers, consolidation of “The University provides new costs by eliminating duplication and research publications,” Probst said. that requires significant budgetary Candidate addresses concerns of hispanic community GINGRICH, PAGE 1 President meant what he said, wants to strengthen Southern as not only being an Amer- was pleased with the fact But some students, like Jose it would cripple the American Command, the division of the ican document, but a “docu- that Gingrich came to the Villasmil, a freshman crim- claims of Gingrich having been, economy; much like Peronism United States Military that ment for the human race” and University. inal justice student, were disap- or being a lobbyist and reas- did in Argentina since the oversees the majority of Latin that it should apply to Cuba as “The fact that we have a pointed with the lackluster turn sured the crowd that Gingrich 1960s. America, and wants to shift well because once Cubans are candidate that is running for out of students to the event. has always been and will “There are also lessons to Mexico from falling under the free “they are going to spring to president that came to FIU is “I feel that more people continue to be a conservative. be learned from Latin America purview of Northern Command prosperity”. great, as opposed to Bush and should have come out. He’s a After claiming that Presi- that are positive. Chile has had to Southern Command. 13016-LAWAnthony Maneiro,- FIU:Layout a soph- 1Obama 12/1/11 who went 10:28 to Miami- AM Pagegood 1 candidate and he knows dent Barack Obama is taking the most advanced social secu- “We need to take Mexico, omore political science and Dade College instead,” said what he’s talking about,” said the country down the path to rity program in the world,” said that for some bizarre reasons international relations major, Maneiro. Villasmil. socialism, he gave the stage to Gingrich. is currently under Northern Gingrich, who took the podium “Latin America is central Command and transfer it to and addressed the auditorium. to our future,” Gingrich said, Southern Command because Gingrich opened up by and went on to lay out what nobody in Northern Command immediately shooting down he would do in regards to has a clue why they have remarks made by Obama the region if he were elected Mexico and doesn’t work during the State of the Union president. very well,” said Gingrich. “In Address, claiming that if the The presidential hopeful fact, Mexico is a part of Latin America and should be treated as part of Latin America.” He went on to stir up CORRECTIONS the crowd by hitting points regarding Cuba. In Vol. 23, Issue 56 of The Beacon in the Life! section, “We need to take a very the article “Transition from teen to adult style,” guest col- clear position. 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women’s basketball Panthers are hoping to avenge early loss at WKU brandon wise more this time.” if we’re not scoring like we Asst. Sports Director In their first meeting, the want to or the way they were [email protected] Panthers were just 4-22 in before, we still have to win the first half, shooting a mere games.” Coming off one of the most 18.2 percent. With the team strug- disappointing losses of the “We need to run our gling to find a solid rotation, season at home versus FAU, offense our way,” Hutlassa Russo has been trying to find the Panthers are hoping to said. “Which we didn’t do a group that sticks, but it has bounce back at home against before.” not worked out as planned. Western Kentucky on Jan. 28 The Panthers only scored “We’ve tried to get more at U.S. Century Bank Arena. 11 points in the first half of girls in the game and they Head Coach Cindy Russo the game at Western Kentucky aren’t doing that job either,” wants to emphasize the need on Dec. 11, which led to their Russo said. of a presence down low, 65-48 loss to the Hilltoppers. She also observed the especially the last time that After being on the road for emergence of another guard they faced Western Kentucky the last week, the Panthers to add to the rotation she earlier in the season. finally got a chance to rest this already utilizes in the games. “It was a no show up week. It is the only time that “[Sasha Melnikova] single game. We have to rebound,” the Panthers will get a week handily won that South Russo said. “We’re not going of rest like this for the rest Alabama game, but she’s just to win too many more games of the season. Junior guard got to get use to things. She’s unless we rebound. The frus- Carmen Miloglav noticed only played in four games so tration level of us not being that the road trips had been far.” able to score is breaking them an issue for the team. Melnikova has seen her down.” “It definitely affected us,” minutes increase ever since Those frustrations were Miloglav said. “We were a she first saw playing time abundant when the team little tired because of the against Louisiana Monroe. struggled to be able to crash trips and didn’t perform like the boards against FAU. In we were suppose to do.” their previous meeting with Russo has also noticed WOMEN’S BASKETBALL the Hilltoppers, the Panthers that the defense has begun to were also out rebounded 37- not try to fight for rebounds. UPCOMING GAME 31. Junior guard Fanni Hutl- She wants them to at least assa credits the loss to being get inside the paint and VS. an early game in the year. fight. The Hilltoppers will “That was our first confer- come to town with the best ence game, since then we’ve rebounding margin in the WKU FIU gotten a lot better,” Hutlassa Sun Belt Conference (+7.7 per game). said. “We played zone against SAT JAN. 28 Sergio Naser/The Beacon them last time. We are going “We’re not even going in 5:30 p.m. to have to pressure them a lot there,” Russo said. “[Even] Coley (right) scored 32 points on Dec.11, the last time the Panthers met WKU. Round up Swimming looks to continue hot streak at FGCU FIUSM Sports Staff given to freshman Cayla Last weekend the [email protected] Collins and junior Maegan Panthers started the season Butler, respectively. ranked 72nd in the nation The Panthers have The Panthers will have but dropped their first two demonstrated a dominance one more meet against events. over the past five meets, all Florida Atlantic and After a strong start by on the East coast, crushing Daytona State on Feb 4, the tandems of Giulietta each team they have faced. before beginning the run to Boha, Karyn Guttormsen, Now FIU will look to extend the SBC championship on Lisa Johnson and Christine that dominance to the Gulf Feb 22-25. Seredni, FIU defeated No. coast. 14 Clemson in the doubles -Rico Albarracin The Panthers will face portion of the even to take the Florida Gulf Coast a 1-0 lead over the Tigers. Tennis Eagles Jan. 28 at the Despite winning the doubles FGCU Aquatics Center for After dropping two point, the Panthers dropped a match-up between two consecutive events, the all six of their singles teams that are firing on all Panthers will look to bounce matches to lose the event cylinders. Both teams are back in the ITA Team Indoor 6-1. riding four-meet winning Qualifying events in Athens, The following day streaks going into the meet, Ga. Applebaum-Dall’au’s team including the Eagles’ three Melissa Applebaum- dropped another event, this victories against conference Dall’au’s team will face No. time to Furman. After drop- opponents. 66 Fresno State on Jan. 27 at ping three out of the first The Eagles will look to Andres Bedoya/The Beacon 11 a.m. If the Panthers win four points, including the stop the Panthers in the final The swimming and diving team has not had to travel out of Florida since Dec. 3. on the 27th, they will face the doubles matches, FIU short- home game of the season for winner of Georgia-Missouri ened the deficit when Sarrah FGCU, which happens to be Central Connecticut State Perez Arau and sophomore Emma Svensson, freshman match the following day. McLean won her match Senior Day, before making 174-120, which included diver Sabrina Beaupre. swimmer for the Eagles, If the Panthers lose, they in straight sets. Seredni their way to the Coastal 10-for-11 performance in Not to be outdone, the has won two of the past will play the loser of the dropped her singles match Collegiate Swimming Asso- the individual events. The Eagles put together back- four Swimmer of the Week Georgia-Missouri. The Bull- to give Furman the win 4-3. ciation Championship on victory led to a sweep in the to-back crushing victo- awards in the CCSA. Along dogs, who are hosting the FIU is currently unranked Feb 16-18. Sun Belt Conference Player ries of North Florida and with Svensson, FGCU has event, are ranked sixth in after suffering two-consecu- The last time the Panthers of the Week awards, given to Georgia Southern, 132-102 also won two of the past four the nation, according to the tive losses. were in action, they defeated sophomore swimmer Sonia and 180-115, respectively. Diver of the Week awards, latest ITA rankings. -Igor Mello 4 The Beacon –Friday, January 27, 2012 SPORTS www.fiusm.com

JAN. 28 FEB. 2 FEB. 4 FEB. 9 MEN’S BASKETBALL WKU @ Troy @ FAU North Texas 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. UPCOMING GAMES SAT THU SAT THU

men’s basketball Panthers use week of rest to prepare for Hilltoppers malcolm shields to be the constant for the Hill- to a leg injury. Wright stated Staff Writer toppers. The guard leads the his time on the sideline was [email protected] team with 12 points per game. valuable. “It helped me tremen- In the first meeting against FIU dously,” Wright said after the After waiting a week to in December, Gordon led WKU South Alabama game. reflect and learn from a gut- with 11 points. Jamal Cook is “I just got to see what goes wrenching two-point loss to a combo guard who can play on and see where I can help. Florida Atlantic, the Panthers both positions in the backcourt Sitting out for that month will return to the hardwood alongside Gordon. really helped my knowledge of on Jan. 28 to face-off against the game…It did a lot for me,” Jockeying for East Divisional rival Western Wright said. Position Kentucky at home. Despite back in action, Western Kentucky (6- Although FIU (5-14, 2-5 Wright is still wearing a brace 14, 2-5 SBC) has struggled SBC) currently has a losing on his right knee. In his two throughout the entire season. record in conference play, they games back in uniform, he is The lowest point for the Hill- currently are in a four-way tie averaging 16 points per game. toppers came in a 72-70 over- for third place in the Sun Belt From the First time loss to Louisiana on Jan. Conference Eastern Division Meeting 5. In the final seconds, the along with South Alabama, Ragin’ Cajuns played the final Troy and Western Kentucky. The last time the Panthers 21 seconds of overtime with The schedule does not get any faced the Hilltoppers, FIU six players on the court. easier for FIU after playing the exploded with 54 second half The result ended in a loss for Hilltoppers. points and registered two 20- Hilltoppers and its coach, Ken Three of FIU’s next four plus point performances by McDonald, who got fired the games are against teams with Jeremy Allen (22) and Phil following day. Interim coach winning records in conference Taylor (20) in an 81-63 win. Ray Harper has not faired any play: Florida Atlantic, North The game was the only better leading the Hilltoppers. Texas and Denver. Consec- win the Panthers earned while Since taking the reigns, utive wins against Western Wright was out of the lineup. Western Kentucky has posted a Kentucky and Troy would put The major advantage that 1-3 record; its only win coming the Panthers one game under the Panthers had was its against Arkansas-Little Rock a .500 before facing the Owls, multiple trips to the foul line in week ago. Mean Green and Pioneers. the second half.

The Hilltoppers will be The Panthers shot 25-of-29 Wright on Absence without its point guard Kevin from the charity stripe in the Kaspar, who is out for the Western Kentucky will be second half alone. Defensively, season after injuring his knee DeJuan Wright’s third game the Panthers held the Hilltop- Laura Pacchioni/The Beacon against UALR. back in the starting lineup since pers to 34.5 percent shooting Derrick Gordon continues being out for over a month due for the game. Brandon Moore (center) tied for a team-high with three blocks on Jan. 21. football Moore and Laffere out, Ellingson signs with VooDoo JACKSON WOLEK preparing with the rest of the and get some exposure and get Staff Writer top seniors in the nation for the people to know me out on the [email protected] annual Senior Bowl on Jan. 28 football field,” said Ellingson. in Mobile, Ala. “It’s 95 percent passing. Not only will Mario Cris- He would be the first Panther Receivers, quarterbacks and it’s tobal have to find a new offen- ever to play in the game. a much smaller field with the sive coordinator after Scott Instead, he will not be in atten- walls on the side.” Satterfield left to go back to his dance to nurse his still injured Ellingson will be joining Alma Matter Appalachian State, quad. This could also affect his forces with former FIU offen- but he is also on the search for a NFL combined performance, sive lineman Joe Alajajian, who few assistant coaches as well. which he will be held from Feb. according to Ellingson, helped Greg Laffere, who was the 22-28. make him a VooDoo. assistant coach and worked with “I’m happy really, just to be Former Panther signs tight ends, is no longer with playing football. They gave me with Arena team FIU. He helped in working with the opportunity and I get to go the offensive line, and in 2008 Another former Panther, out there again and do what I he helped improve the offense wide receiver Greg Ellingson, love. I’m really grateful for it.” by almost 50 yards more per has signed with the Arena Foot- Ellingson had 2,018 yards game in total offense. ball League’s New Orleans receiving in his four years with FIU will look for a new VooDoo. Ellingson signed with the Panthers, hauling in 14 Director of Strength and Condi- the Jacksonville Jaguars as an touchdowns. tioning coach since Roderick undrafted free agent last year Ellingson hopes to shine in Moore, who was in charge of before getting waived after the New Orleans in order to draw conditioning both the men’s preseason. attention from other profes- basketball team and football The New Orleans VooDoo sional leagues, perhaps even in team, is no longer in the posi- starts play on Mar. 18 at the another country. tion. Moore is still listed on the Philadelphia Soul. Ellingson “It would help to do really FIU website, and his twitter says that mentally he will be well and it will get people account still claims he is with ready for that game, and phys- to recognize me. And hope- FIU. ically he has been training ever fully after the AFL season, since he got released. more people will recognize Hilton out for Senior “The arena league is predom- me. Maybe in the CFL or NFL Beacon File Photo bowl inantly passing, which is really and I’ll get a chance to do that Former Panther Greg Ellingson has signed a deal to play in Arena Football. T.Y. Hilton should be good for my situation to try again.” Contact Us Esra Erdogan Life! Editor [email protected] LIFE! The Beacon – 5 www.fiusm.com Friday, January 27, 2012

arts beat Miami Film Festival puts spotlight on student films Brooke wertman makers to make their mark, lot of their time viewing films select one overall winner. Addi- Staff Writer as the festival also provides and writing papers, but being tional awards will be given TITLE STUDENTS [email protected] young, local talent a chance to involved with [actual] film in other categories for Best make a name for themselves in people is a totally different Comedy, Director, Animation, With award season upon the industry. experience. It’s very hands-on; and Technical Achievements, A Means to an End Manny Castro us, Miami joins the celebra- The Festival offers a variety it’s a great opportunity.” among others. tion of cinema, as Miami Dade of jobs and internships to Additionally, last year, the This year, five films College hosts the 29th Miami students in areas like event plan- Festival began CinemaSlam, were submitted by Univer- Behind the Green Door Robert Colom International Film Festival. ning, marketing and outreach, a short film competition for sity students. Robert Colom, With more than 100 films slated a junior majoring in anthro- The Insider Haonan Wang to screen, and over 75,000 pology, made his film while guests expected, the festival is studying abroad in the Czech considered the pinnacle of film Republic. The Smiling Tear Francisco Pedro culture in Miami, encouraging Over the years a number of our students have Though the film has no creativity and fostering an artist been hired permanently by the Festival, and all dialogue, those who viewed it Till Life Do Us Part Jannelly Avelaine community within the city. of the students make excellent contacts. online felt the film was “full of MIFF showcases Ibero- symbolism and emotion.” American and international Barbara Weitz, “The film is an exploration here, too.” noncompetitive category, films, including films from Professor of some of the Czech histo- The student films can be includes “provocative and Cuba, Spain, Israel, Argentina, English, Film ries we were introduced to on viewed online at http://miff. stimulating feature-length Brazil, United Kingdom, China the trip. I wanted to create a openfilm.com. Viewers also visual experiences” which “test and many other countries. programming and working in a student filmmakers. Cine- comparison between the old have a chance to help decide limits and take viewers to the There are nine categories artists film industry office. maSlam continues this year history and the new,” said the winner by voting for their extreme.” The Knight Docu- can enter their films into, most “Over the years, a number with entries from Miami Dade Colom. Though initially reluc- favorite films online. Voting mentary Competition exhibits of which are noncompetitive. of our students have been hired College, University of Miami, tant to share his work with will be open until Friday, Jan. documentaries which explore Florida Focus is a category permanently by the festival, and Miami International Univer- others and enter his film into 27. Finalists will be announced social issues, diversity and devoted to films made partially all of the students make excel- sity of Art and Design, and the competition, Colom soon on Tuesday, Jan. 31, and the cultural icons. or entirely in Florida by film- lent contacts while interning Saint Thomas University, even changed his mind. winners will be announced and The films tackle a wide makers (directors or producers) there,” said Barbara Weitz, a including our own. “I felt it was important for screened on Monday, March 5, range of issues and topics, from who are residents of the state. professor of English and film at One winner will be selected people to see that it’s not just at The Tower Theater in Down- death and loss to comedy and MIFF is not only an oppor- the University. from each school and from the art schools [who make town Miami. tunity for international film- “The film students spend a these the CinemaSlam jury will films], there is a movement Cutting the Edge, another SEE FILM, PAGE 6

reel to reel What to Watch: Edition columnist ith the Academy award-worthy performances, as does the ador- has always been a master of both technical and the 1920s where he meets Awards being able dog Uggie who lights up the screen every artistic aspects of cinema, but with “Hugo,” he a colorful collection of announcedW earlier this week, time he shows up. Ludovic Bource’s score truly manages to tell something personal, all famous writers and artists of everyone is wondering what adds to the feel of the silent film, placing you while capturing the true essence of cinema and the time. is worth watching and where straight into the intended era. the power that movies have over us. Allen returns to what to watch it. While I have some reservations about it— The film starts off slow, but once it kicks makes some of his older Many times, the nomi- specifically the use of music pieces that stand into gear, it unfolds into a very touching love films so appealing: fantasy nees can be obscure and out far too much, and a quick bit of spoken letter to the history of film. Viewers might hesi- and romance; not the romance juan barquin hard to find, but this handy word— “The Artist” will be sure to enchant tate due to the 3-D aspect of the film, but the between Gil and his fiancee, guide will keep you informed and ahead of the and entertain audiences around the world, even way it is handled makes for a wondrous and but between Gil and Paris. curve. though it would probably be a forgotten film satisfying experience. The film not only bring In addition to a short review on each of the had it been made in the time period it portrays. This is one of the few films this year that us to a city with an Oscar nominees for Best Picture, I’ve included [“The Artist” is currently in theaters and leave you with a sense of pure joy rather than extremely rich history the options available for watching each movie - showing at AMC Sunset Place 24, Coral Gables feeling cheated with illusions of something in the arts, but it also whether in theaters or on DVD and Blu-ray. Art Cinema, Regal South Beach Stadium 18, magical that are not delivered. transports us into a world Movies at the Falls 12, and AMC Aventura [“Hugo” is currently showing in theaters which has that Allen The Artist 24.] only in 3-D at both AMC Sunset Place 24 and magic. It is a world where anything can happen AMC Aventura 24.] and nothing feels out of place, no matter how Hugo implausible it really is. Midnight in Paris [“Midnight in Paris” is now available on DVD and Blu-ray.]

Photo Courtesy of La Petite Reine To think that a black-and-white silent film Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures could be made today is almost unreal. Michel Photo Courtesy of Gravier Productions Hazanavicius has managed to bring this While advertised as a light-hearted adven-

surprising and entertaining one to the world. ture film, Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo” turns out With over 40 years of filmmaking under Photo Courtesy of Ad Hominem Enterprises The film follows silent film star George to be quite a surprising treat. Based on the novel his belt, Woody Allen continues to bring us Valentin () through the late ‘20s, by Brian Selznick, the film colorfully illustrates beautiful films year after year—and “Midnight Contrary to seemingly popular belief, “The as the arrival of talking pictures in Hollywood the tragic history of Georges Melies through in Paris” can be regarded as one of his best. Descendants” is not a great movie by any stan- begins to take its toll. the eyes of an orphan named Hugo, who has a Owen Wilson stars as Gil, a screenwriter who dards. In the film, Clooney dives into the char- At the same time, we have a young woman, budding passion for invention and cinema. is working on a novel while traveling with his acter of Matt King—a man in the middle of Peppy (Berenice Bejo), an up-and-coming star, While Hugo as a character is not particu- fiancée and her family in Paris. a land deal that will determine the fate of his who never forgets the man who helped give her larly great, the story would not be the same if At the strike of midnight, a group of partiers the start she needed. Bejo and Dujardin give told through a different point of view. Scorsese pick him up and sweep him back to Paris in SEE AWARDS, PAGE 6 6 The Beacon – Friday, January 27, 2012 LIFE! www.fiusm.com

technology First Game Jam hosted by Game Developers Guild holly mccoach ably a few Red Bulls. Jam sites. by guests from the game industry, create the escapist environment Staff Writer Hosted by the Game Devel- There is no competition here: and the ability for students and necessary for a good game, so many [email protected] opers Guild, the Global Game Jam each Jam site’s goal is to generate other interested guests to pass by different kinds of expertises are will be held in Miami for the first entertainment for onlookers and the and watch the entire process. required. Playing video games isn’t the time. Frank Hernandez, a third year developers beyond the screens. Free Registered guests are divided “We are looking [to support] what solitary activity it once was. Within Computer Science major, helped of charge, anyone and everyone are into teams based on level, and are you do. You come in, you produce, just the past decade, players across put together the Game Devel- welcome to attend this event held at separated into rooms to start creating and you go to the next thing,” states the globe have united thanks to the opers Guild in December 2011, in the University. their own unique game. Each person Hernandez. rapidly growing field of technology. hopes to gather game enthusiasts. “We don’t want money. We has a role, and together they work The Global Game Jam is not the With programs such as Playsta- Hernandez, along with other indi- don’t want [people] to feel like we adamantly for two days to create a only event gamer enthusiasts can tion Network and Xbox, gamers have viduals created this group in order to are getting money out of this,” says work of art. look forward to this year. The Guild the ability to communicate with one combine the talents of many. After Hernandez. As for the Guild, anyone who has is planning to develop a local game another instantly, through webcam their hopes to travel to the Global To spread the word and get an interest in joining is free to sign jam that should be hosted sometime and a connected microphone. Game Jam in Orlando didn’t work support, Hernandez contacted the up. A lack of programming skills between Summer A and Summer Whether it is to plan out digital out, the idea of hosting it in Miami School of Music, the School of will not keep you out of the group; B at the University. By the end of warfare in the latest Call of Duty struck Hernandez. Architecture, and even Panther in fact, Hernandez encourages musi- the summer, the collaboration of game or just to chat, people can This computer programming Dining. According to Hernandez, cians and artists to join, due to the the Guild, the Miami Global Game socialize at a new level through event occurs in over 44 countries the hardest ordeal of the plan was fact that the existing members are Jam, and the local game jam would video games. across the world, which allows game finding a place to host the event, but the ones that have an upper hand on have been developed within a span This weekend in Miami, artists, developers to produce videos games thanks to support from the Collabor- programming. of less than a year, any gamer’s or musicians, engineers, designers, over the span of the weekend. ative Open Innovation Lab, the Jam One of the purposes of the tech aficionado’s fantasy. programmers, and even game enthu- As gamers collaborate to has the ability to use a handful of Guild is to bring together students “It’s a dream, but you sometimes siasts have the chance to partake in produce a work of art in a few short rooms at the College of Engineering from different departments, such you cannot be afraid to dream,” says a worldwide 48 hour phenomenon days, each station in the world will and Computing. as computer engineering, architec- Hernandez, who hopes to have the this weekend. The cost? Just an be provided with live streaming to The Jam will provide computers ture, music, and so forth. All these Guild grow bigger at the university, interest in video games, and a prob- show their progress to the rest of the to registered participants, speeches elements have to come together to even after he graduates next year. Where to see the Best Picture noms Foreign films gorgeous cinematography should draw AWARDS, PAGE 5 War Horse anyone in, and those who dismiss Spielberg’s also to screen family’s fortune, and who has just found out Steven Spielberg seems to be back in “War Horse” as just another horse movie will FILM, PAGE 5 that his comatose wife was cheating on him. action, riding his way back to the big screen be missing out on much more than that. While these issues weigh heavily on him, he with two feature films in one year. “War [“War Horse” is currently in theaters and the spread of consumerism. must take responsibility for himself and for Horse” revolves around a horse named Joey, showing at Regal Kendall Village Stadium “The Student,” an Argentinian film from the his two children when he has never had to who is sold to the war by the family of his 16, Paragon Grove 13, Cinemark Paradise Lexus Ibero-American Opera Prima Competi- confront anything in his life. owner, Albert (Jeremy Irvine). The film 24, Regal Southland Mall Stadium 16, Flag- tion, examines the murky world of university poli- Despite Clooney’s impressive perfor- follows Joey’s journey from person to person ship Cinemas Homestead, AMC Aventura tics, using it as a microcosm for the world at large, mance, Alexander Payne’s story is just plain and Albert’s determined journey to find his 24, and Regal Oakwood Stadium 18.] exposing the backroom dealings and negotiations of weak. The writing is completely off-focus, horse, showing glimpses of how the war takes Due to its recent release and a lack of student politics. and the subject matter is tackled without any its toll on individuals of every nationality. time (and interest), I have been unable to This past Tuesday, MIFF announced the full list tact. His attempts at adding comedy into the Everything in “War Horse,” from the watch and review the ninth nominee for Best of the films to be screened. They included films like film is so poor that one might be shocked sentimental approach to the stunning tech- Picture, “Extremely Loud and Incredibly “Juan of the Dead,” a horror-comedy from Cuba at how inappropriately timed and unfunny nical work, especially during war sequences, Close.” about a man who begins a zombie-killing business; they are. The supporting cast is a mixed bag echoes Spielberg’s past works, and just [It is currently in theaters and showing “Darling Companion,” a story about a woman (Diane of sincere and artificial, but that could all tie listening to John Williams’ grandiose score at Palace 18 Cinema, Regal Kendall Village Keaton) who loves her dog more than she loves her back to just how messy the script was. All in gets you right in the mood for another one. Stadium 16, AMC Sunset Place 24, Cobb husband (Kevin Kline); and “Jeff Who Lives at all, “The Descendants” is nothing more than While the film is relatively lengthy, clocking Theatres Dolphin 19, Dolphin Mall’s CineBi- Home,” in which Jason Segel plays a 30-year-old a mediocre film that is anchored by a stun- in just under two-and-a-half hours, at no stro, Movies at the Falls 12, AMC Mall of the who still lives at home with his mother, played by ning performance from . point does it drag. The wide cast of charac- Americas 14, and Paragon Grove 13.] Susan Sarandon. [“The Descendants” is currently in ters, all of whom perform well enough to The films will be shown from Friday, March 2 to theaters and showing at AMC Sunset Place entertain but not stand out, add to the appeal Reel to Reel is a weekly film review Sunday, March 11 from 2:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. and 24, Paragon Grove 13, Regal South Beach and intrigue of the film. column. Juan Barquin is an intern for the until 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 3 and Friday, Stadium 18, and AMC Aventura 24.] Its impressive technical work and Miami International Film Festival. March 9. Tickets are on sale to the general public from Friday, Feb. 10 to Sunday, March 11. UPCOMING Weekend eVENTS

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Neda ghomeshi He said, “There will not be a succession to Castro. American foreign policy and cannot be neglected. Opinion Editor We will not allow a new future of dictators for Cuba.” Gingrich was trying to convince his audience that [email protected] Even though execution plans of removing Castro were Obama’s foreign strategies are flawed, yet his reasons not mentioned, the primarily Cuban audience ecstati- were insufficient and lacked details. A president’s role On Jan. 25, Republican presidential candidate Newt in managing foreign crisis is more to ensure that they Gingrich visited our University to speak with students, are handled carefully and efficiently, and are not ignored alumni and the Miami community. or mishandled. After a 45 minute wait, he spoke for 25 minutes. Providing a lofty list of to-dos without articulating During his campaign speech, he focused on Presi- His foreign policy suggestions how they will be done is characteristic of a campaign and dent Barack Obama’s lack of attention on Latin Amer- insufficient to attract my vote. I expected more details ican politics and the overload of attention on the Arab were ambitious, from Gingrich who is very articulate than just a list of Spring. lofty ideas tailored to solicit short-lived applause. He also reiterated his perspective on Obama’s poor but unrealistic and flawed. Gingrich claimed that Obama is a socialist, however, performance over the past four years, but failed to he was unable to provide specific examples to support present specific examples. His short presence and lofty this claim. Regardless, the audience, which is filled with comments left a bad impression on me. voters against socialism, were pleased and comforted to Congressman Dan Burton introduced Newt Gingrich hear Gingrich’s opposition to socialism. to the audience. During his introduction, Burton stated cally applauded. Gingrich’s non-motivational speech was discour- that “Gingrich is a great fighter for a free Cuba,” without According to Gingrich, President Obama has allo- aging. His foreign policy suggestions were ambitious, providing specifics. cated too much of his time and available resources to the but unrealistic and flawed. Lacking in detail, his speech All throughout his speech, Gingrich was reassuring Arab Spring. was meant more to create applause than to lift the audi- his Cuban fan base that as President, he would dedicate He said, “We spend more energy on Iraq, Pakistan, ence. Some of his ideals were naive, although, they his time and energy to assuring that the Cuban dictator- and Afghanistan than we do in Latin America.” Gingrich seemed calculaed. His overall presentation reassured me ship is out. disregarded the fact that the Arab Spring is a threat to that I will not be voting for him. scg-mmc commentary Black Student Union considered for budget increase he Black Student Union was summary in the days to come. February. April. granted a budget of $60,000 for the He also pointed out that his report was However, their self-appointed budget This prompts the question of whether 2011-2012T fiscal year, of which they have filed in November, and that the numbers is $15,000 for the month of February, and an organization’s knack for prodigious so far spent $8,264.49, have since changed. while they have begun planning many of frugality should warrant a lowering of Columnist according to an audit Upon seeing at first glance that the BSU their events, few have been so meticulously their budget and subsequent reallocation of report presented by is awarded what appears to be, in compar- mapped as to reveal their exact dollar excess funds toward groups that need it. Senator Carlos Rodriguez ison to the funds of other student organiza- amount. So, if they keep their expenses, Sometimes, yes, and if the figures I at the Student Government tions, a substantial budget, and that only a as planned, under their $15,000 budget, have been given by Senator Rodriguez and Council at the Modesto fraction of that money was spent in the first BSU will still have $30,000 for March and President Johnson are accurate, then BSU Maidique Campus’ Jan. semester, a budget cut seemed in order, if April. could survive with maybe a five percent 23 meeting not inevitable. Consequently, I was baffled This, of course, can easily be spent with budget cut. Alex Sorondo For the Spring 2012 by Rodriguez’s request. three or four big events, and one of the At the same time, however, they do good semester alone, their Senator Rodriguez assured us after the reasons for BSU’s considerable budget is work, generate school spirit and positive programming budget stood at $49,048.93. meeting that BSU has plans for spring the consistency with which they draw in attention for the University, and therefore According to Senator Rodriguez, this isn’t semester programming that will, without large crowds, generating not only excite- make the most of their money when they enough. question, spend the remainder of their ment but a good deal of ever-evasive spend it. Given their track record for effi- “I think they should be given an extra budget and probably more. This isn’t school spirit. cient and modest spending, they certainly $2,000 to $5,000 as sort of a cushion,” exactly the case. The thing is, if BSU could provide should not get any more money than they Rodriguez said after the meeting, handing According to BSU President Jarron well-received activities with large turn- already do. over and reviewing an audit summary he Johnson, the spring semester is indeed outs throughout September, October, and SGC-MMC Commentary is a feature defined as a “bare-bones generality,” prom- packed with BSU events, with near-daily November for less than $10,000, the same that evaluates the student council’s perfor- ising a more comprehensive and up-to-date events in honor of Black History Month in should be expected of them for March and mance. Look for it every Friday.

Letter to the Editor Explanation for Jan. 12 arrests from President Rosenberg Dear students, faculty and staff: As a university dedicated to education and free speech, we nearby area, where classes and other university activities would I know that many of you have heard that two students and have established guidelines that allow both of these essential not be disrupted. five individuals who are not students were arrested on Thursday, activities to occur simultaneously. The group refused to move the event and they insisted on January 12 for disrupting school functions. One of the most Individuals and groups wishing to demonstrate on our using amplifying equipment, despite repeated requests by police fundamental characteristics of the academy is the free and open campuses may do so in areas designated for this purpose and to disconnect the equipment given its proximity to classrooms expression and discussion of all points of view and FIU has a must follow university guidelines, including prior approval, where 39 classes with 1,325 enrolled students would be meeting rich history of allowing and supporting individuals and groups when required. Please click here to review our guidelines on that afternoon and evening (between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm). to express their beliefs and opinions without hindrance. demonstrations. When it became clear that the group was intent on continuing Some of the individuals who participated in Thursday’s On Thursday morning, we learned that an unscheduled art activities that would disrupt classes, the police notified the group event have taken part in several other on-campus demonstra- and music festival would be taking place that afternoon near the that if they didn’t leave in five minutes they would be arrested. tions throughout the fall semester without incident. DM building on the Modesto Maidique Campus. After waiting for fifteen minutes, the police arrested seven A group demonstrated on the Graham Center lawn during As the group started to assemble at 1:15 pm, Student Affairs individuals. the two days in mid-September when we hosted the Board staff and police advised them of the areas identified for such We look forward to working with our students and our of Governors meeting. All the previous demonstrations were activities and the fact that amplified sound could not be used in community to continue to provide an environment where both without incident because the participants held their events in an area that would disrupt classes. free speech and high quality education exist and are respected. locations identified for such activities and followed operational Seven times over the span of three hours, police advised the -Mark B. Rosenberg requests of the University. group of their options, which included moving the event to a President disclaimer SEND US YOUR LETTERS Editorial Policy The opinions presented within this page do not represent the views of The Beacon Have something on your mind? Send your thoughts in (500 word maximum) to Editorials are the unified voice of the editorial board, which is composed of the editor-in-chief, Editorial Board. These views are separate from editorials and reflect individual [email protected] or drop by our offices at either GC 210 or WUC 124. management, and the editors of each of the five sections. The Beacon welcomes any letters perspectives of contributing writers and/or members of the University community. With your letter, be sure to include your name, major and year. regarding or in response to its editorials, send them to [email protected] Contact Us Jonathan Szydlo BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Friday, January 27, 2012 A www.fiusm.com B renovation Water meter forces cafeteria to temporarily close Stephanie Feldman Staff Writer [email protected]

As lunch time approaches, hungry students at the cafeteria in Biscayne Bay Campus will have to rearrange their schedules today. The cafeteria will be closing at 2:30 p.m. instead of the usual 4:30 p.m. due to the replace- ment BBC’s water meter. The water meter is a fundamental instrument in water management, used primarily to accurately calculate the utility costs of the campus. Small and usually located under- ground, the nondescript piece of equipment is not only important in measuring water consumption for billing purposes, but also for the purposes of conserving this important natural resource. Water meters resemble the odom- eter of a car, and are composed of three parts; the sweep hand, flow indicator, and most importantly the register, which reveals, in cubic feet, how much water is being consumed. According to Nicholas DiCiacco, Senior Director of Facilities at BBC, water meters can last up to 25 years, Andres Bedoya/The Beacon but must be replaced immediately The cafeteria will be closing at 2:30p.m. due to the replacement of the water meter. Students who get hungry after 2:30 p.m. will when they become defective or stop have to turn to the vending machines or they might be forced to eat off campus. The cafeteria will re-open on Monday, Jan. 30 at its working. regular operating hours. BBC’s monthly water consumption is, on average 1,351,000 gallons. The coordinator for operations and He believes that the last water meter maintenance services understands the inconvenience and assures that the job will be done as quickly as possible. was installed at FIU 15 years ago, and that the replacement is necessary as the average, 1,351,000 gallons of water, cafeteria will need to close. have two hours taken off their salary, p.m. is the time we worked out with the meter has not been functioning for the which costs them $3,500 per month. While FIU has experienced issues he understands the necessity of the representatives from the City of North past two weeks. The replacement of the defective with water and other utilities, particu- replacement. Miami for their meter swap. The water The replacement is not only vital meter will be done by officials from larly in MMC, the difficulty in closing “Fridays are slow anyway. They shutoff should last less than an hour.” in terms of correctly monitoring water the City of North Miami, and DiCi- the cafeteria and scheduling an appoint- wanted to do it during the week, He understands the inconvenience use, but the register on the meter can acco assures hungry students and ment is what caused the replacement but because of the high volume of and promises that the job will be done reveal a leak or other problem, which faculty that the job will be done as fast of the meter to be postponed for the customers we were able to push it to as quickly and efficiently as possible. could result in many gallons of wasted as possible and take around 40 minutes past two weeks. Friday,” Ramirez said. “The intent is to have minimal and unaccounted for water. to replace the meter. Assistant Food Service Director Matthew Mielke, the Coordi- disruption to food service in the Cafe- DiCiacco estimates that BBC’s The water however, will have to be Lorvin Ramirez, reveals that nator for Operations and Maintenance teria and to other activities in Wolfe monthly water consumption is, on shut off for an hour, which is why the although cafeteria employees will Services, stated that “Friday after 2:30 University Center,” Mielke said. scholarships PORTERHOUSE BLUES Seven students to be awarded at Jose Marti’s annual birthday celebration Nadra Mabrouk of directors of the FIU Alumni Diaz, Ivan Jimenez, and Azael Asst. News Director Association. A performance will Sarmiento. [email protected] be made by the David Lawrence The amount of the scholar- Upper Academy Spanish-Music ship given to each student may The line, “I cultivate neither Showcase. They will read poetry change every year, according to nettles nor thorns, I cultivate a about Martí, sing and play Solomon. It depends upon the white rose,” from one of Jose instruments. amount of donations received. Martí’s poems titled “I Culti- According to Jan Solomon, The amount each student may vate a White Rose” represents development officer at the Office receive ranges from $250 to the ideals of Martí, a leader of of the Vice Provost, all the $500. the Cuban independence move- money they receive from dona- Solomon expects around ment from Spain, a poet and a tions goes to the University-wide 150 to 200 people to show up. journalist. Jose Marti scholarship. Among the people present will be On Saturday Jan. 28, the 12th The scholarship is merit Steven Moll, BBC vice provost, annual Jose Martí birthday cele- based upon an application, an and Raul Moncarz, vice provost bration and scholarship awards essay written and based upon the emeritus. distribution will take place student’s academic performance Guest speakers are still being between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in with a grade point average of a finalized for the event. Martí the Biscayne Bay Campus’ Wolfe 3.0 or higher. From BBC, the two dedicated his life to Cuban Inde- University Center ballroom. scholarship recipients are Nadia pendence and believed in the Reservations are required Bryham and Santiago Cardona. ideals of freedom, good will and and the celebration is free. It From the Modesto Maidique love. Barbara Duarte Corbellini/The Beacon will include a brunch of rice Campus, the five recipients of “We want students to look to Scott Porter played in Wolfe University Center Panther Square on and beans, plantains, salad and a the Badia Spices Jose Martí Martí as a role model for freedom Jan. 24 at 12 p.m. presented by Student Programming Council pig, to be the main dish, donated Scholarship are Joseph Montes of speech, human rights and self by Frank Peña, from the board De Oca, Juan Brizuela, Ashley expression,” Solomon said.