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This work is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections and University Archives at FIU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aP nther Press (formerly The Beacon) by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 23, Issue 21 www.fiusm.com Monday, September 26, 2011 football Student Programming Council Golden Panthers like a BOSH stunned in home loss
Jackson Wolek Staff Writer
Coming off some of their biggest wins in program history against Louisville and UCF, the Golden Panthers fell short against conference opponent Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and saw yet another significant injury to their offense.A new problem has risen, quarterback Wesley Carroll went down in the first quarter with a sprained ankle that sidelined him for the majority of the game. Jake Medlock came on in relief for Carroll, but it wasn’t enough. The Golden Panthers lose any hope of staying undefeated as they fall to the Ragin’ Cajuns 36-31. Medlock, the redshirt quarterback, showed some promise by completing 17 of 27 passes for 216 yards and rushing for 39 yards scoring a lone touchdown. Like the UCF game, T.Y. Hilton did not get the numbers he has been accustomed to seeing Kristi Camara/The Beacon because of a sprained hamstring that he suffered Michael Katzmayr, SPC vice president of campus relations, conducted the interview with Chris Bosh, reading out student-submitted questions. a week ago. The Heisman hopeful caught just three passes for 32 yards. “We’ve seen this before. They’re a great vertical team and they just overcame us today,” Heat star Chris Bosh visits University said defensive back Jonathan Cyprien. “Today they woke up on the right side of the bed and Philippe Buteau and Public Affairs building, and cost SPC students who stood in line to receive their they got us on times when we were out of posi- News Director $20,000–had topics ranging from Bosh’s tickets. tion and just made plays.” basketball motivations, those who inspire Michael Katzmayr, vice president of Offensively, Kedrick Rhodes was one of the Either learn about a player by him and his college experiences. campus relations for SPC and a sopho- bright spots for FIU in the loss. The sophomore analyzing his stats, or listen as he talks However, it was not a lecture in the more architect major, asked the ques- ran for a career-high 157 yards on 30 carries, about his inspirations and experiences. traditional sense. tions and was in charge of bringing Bosh scoring three touchdowns in the loss. Several hundred students experienced Instead of standing behind a podium to the University, a process which started The loss brings FIU to 3-1 on the season and the latter as Chris Bosh, a power forward speaking about one topic, Bosh sat on an during the summer. 1-1 in the Sun Belt Conference. with the Miami Heat, came to the Univer- armchair with an interviewer across from The format, which Katzmayr said Bosh “I know I gave our team the best chance of sity on Sept. 22, as part of the Student him and a crowd in front of him, which wanted, was intended to allow students to winning, and that it was going to be tough but Programming Council’s lecture series. was sprinkled with students wearing their interact with Bosh, according to Lukas The lecture - which took place in the Miami Heat #1 jerseys and shirts. FOOTBALL, page 3 auditorium of the School of International The questions came from SPC and BOSH, page 5 university police New police chief doubles as professor of criminal justice
Pattrik Simmons “So many paths that are significant ence, his leadership abilities and his and performs at the highest level, and Born and raised in Miami, Casas Contributing Writer to me in my life cross here at FIU. So commitment to community-based that students, faculty and staff on all stayed true to his roots and graduated [the position] was a great fit for me, police service.” campuses know that their safety is from the University with a bachelor’s While many students and faculty personally and professionally. And “Chief Casas certainly knows the first and foremost.” degree in criminal justice in 2004. He have received a first time welcome that’s a rare thing to get, so that was Miami-Dade community and, as an In regards to Casas’s new posi- later received a master’s degree in to the University, one former student a good opportunity for me at a time alumnus of FIU and as an adjunct tion, Jessell said that he expects “to leadership from Nova Southeastern received a welcome back – and in a when this department is growing,” faculty member, knows the FIU see greater emphasis on programs to University. big way. said Casas, in an interview with community as well,” said Jessell. “In encourage safety and security [and] “I started FIU when I gradu- Alexander Casas, a University Student Media. our discussions, I was very impressed increasing awareness of crime and ated high school in ‘86. I stopped in alum and current professor, is the FIU The University’s senior vice pres- with his vision of how to meet the needs crime prevention. Part of this will be ‘89 because I started my career in Police Department’s new chief police, ident and chief financial officer, of FIU students, faculty and staff. He the greater visibility of our police offi- law enforcement and then went back replacing Bill King whose six year Kenneth Jessell, chose to hire Casas is committed to making sure that the cers. I have already noticed more offi- tenure ended during last summer. because of his “professional experi- FIU Police Department is professional cers on foot patrol.” CASAS, page 2
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college of law News Flash LOCAL Law students exceed Bar passing rate Miami-Dade officials confirm 1st case of West Nile ANTHONY FIGUEROA of Law. “It shows the students being a impressive to many since it has only Contributing Writer smart, dedicated and that the faculty is been opened for six years. Health officials are asking Miami-Dade County preparing them really well.” Matthew Bernstein, a recent grad- residents to be on the alert for mosquitos after a 27- To the surprise of many, the Universi- In February, the University ranked uate from the College of Law, passed his year-old man was diagnosed with West Nile virus. ty’s College of Law achieved the highest second with an 88.2 percent passing bar exam in July. Bernstein will work as Authorities on Wednesday encouraged people to bar passing rate for this past summer. rate, while the University of Florida a Judge Advocate General for the US drain standing water and cover any containers in their The Florida Board of Bar Examiners came first with a 91.2 percent passage Army. The JAG program essentially is yards to keep mosquitos from laying eggs. on Sept. 19 released test scores from the rate. a lawyer who operates within the US The Miami Herald reports the man started feel- July 2011 Bar Exam, an exam given by However, the past few of years since Armed Forces. He regarded his stay at ing ill in early to mid-August. He was admitted to individual states to test whether an indi- its accreditation, the University has the College of Law very highly. the hospital and tests confirmed the virus. Since he vidual is qualified to practice law in that managed to rank number one in February “I liked my experience very much,” had spent no significant time during the incubation area. of 2005, 2007 and 2009 and in July 2011 said Bernstein. “ I recommended it to all period outside Miami-Dade County, health officials The average passing rate during and has maintained the second and third my friends.” Bernstein interned with the are calling it the year’s first locally acquired case of the summer in the state of Florida was ranking in 2006, 2008 and 2011. US Army during his second year of law West Nile. 80.1 percent, while the average for the The College of Law has kept up with school in Georgia before joining. College of Law grads was 89.6 percent. other competing state law schools such The Third District Court of Appeal WORLD “It’s really meaningful,” said Alex- as the University of Florida and Florida will hold the official ceremony for the Palestinians submit UN statehood bid ander Acosta, dean of the College State University. This has proven to be inductees to the Florida Bar on Oct. 3. Defying US and Israeli opposition, Palestinians asked the United Nations on Friday to accept them as a member state, sidestepping nearly two decades of Chief hopes to increase personnel troubled negotiations in the hope this dramatic move on the world stage would reenergize their quest for CASAS, page 1 an independent homeland. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was greeted to school probably 10 years by sustained applause and appreciative whistles as he later, taking a class or two at a approached the dais to deliver a speech outlining his time because that’s what work people’s hopes and dreams of becoming a full member would permit me,” he said. of the United Nations. Casas has been in law Negotiations with Israel “will be meaningless” as enforcement for 21 years, and long as it continues building on lands the Palestinians was a major at the Miami-Dade claim for that state, he declared, warning that his gov- Police Department. Throughout ernment could collapse if the construction persists. his life, he had to balance time Rebuffing an intense US-led effort to pressure him between his family, career and to drop the statehood bid, he said he had asked U.N. education. chief Ban Ki-moon to recognize a Palestinian state “There are a couple of in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem and things that affect us as officers. grant it full membership in the world body. We’re always balancing our – Compiled by Melissa Caceres priorities. I put aside my educa- tion for a while to further my career,” said Casas. Doubling as both the police CORRECTIONS chief and an adjunct professor, he currently teaches Terrorism Alexia Escalante/The Beacon and Homeland Security online As police chief, Casas would like to implement and promote community oriented policing. In Vol. 23, Issue 18 of The Beacon, the standalone during his off-time, giving him photo called “Class Act” in the At the Bay section, the the ability to share with his wasn’t a single class where I assured that his department is that I expect to do is to be avail- caption stating that Federico R. Lastra is a tutor for the students what he has learned left thinking, ‘Man, that was “absolutely committed” to the able. I will make it a priority Triple A program is incorrect. He is a tutor for the Center throughout his career. a waste of time.’ Since most prevention of such instances. to be available to parents to for Academic Success. “The one thing that most of the material was historical, “It’s hard to say that what address their concerns and The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Call our impressed me was his knowl- in order to keep us engaged happened to one person will answer their questions. If they MMC office at 305-348-2709 or BBC at 305-919-4722. edge on the subject of terrorism. he would constantly relate it never happen to another, feel that their sons and daugh- I can honestly say that there to something that the majority because anywhere you have ters are safe, we’re absolutely of the class would be more this many people it’s hard to doing our jobs,” said Casas, familiar with,” said sophomore guarantee absolutes. Now, whose own son is currently a David Rafuls, a criminal justice what I will guarantee is that, student at the University. major. as a department, we will do As for his future as police Casas recognizes the impor- anything possible to maintain chief, Casas would like to tance of campus security, and a presence to hopefully deter implement and encourage E-BOARD AND PRODUCTION STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION he wants students to feel safe at those things from occurring.” community-oriented policing, Editor in Chief Photo Editor Modesto Maidique Campus: all times – whether it is walking Currently, as the new police which caters to specialized Alexandra Camejo Kristi Camara GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM on the sidewalk or attending an chief, Casas is overseeing the units; for example, he would (305) 348-2709 event. department operations, but he like to create a unit specifically BBC Managing Editor Asst. Photo Editor [email protected] “It’s very important to have says that changes are on the for housing. Jonathan Szydlo Sergio Naser Biscayne Bay Campus: strong security in a university way. He hopes to see an increase Production Manager/Copy Chief BBC Photo Editor WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM setting. University policing is “What I’m doing now in personnel as well. Laura Alonso Andres Bedoya (305) 919-4722 one of those things you want to is evaluating the operation. “Community-oriented [email protected] News Director Copy Editors be in a constant state of readi- It’s hard to say what changes policing is a recipe for success Philippe Buteau Diane Arias, Rebecca Garcia, Fax: ness because it’s a place where I’m making. It’s not that I’m here. One of the things I intend John Giralt, Chris Towers (305) 348-2712 there are a lot of students and making any changes, I’m just to do is have officers dedicated Asst. News Directors symbolic targets here -- every- furthering what was started to just the housing area,” said Editor-in-Chief: Melissa Caceres Page Designers thing from tragedies we’ve by my predecessor, Chief Bill Casas. “I can see other types of (305) 348-1580 Deborah Souverain Camila Calcines, Eissy de [email protected] heard at other universities King. And that is [to] support specialized units to help with la Moneda, Jasmyn Elliott, Sports Director that have occurred to poten- our officers, encourage and events. I also see the depart- Cristina Miralles, Vanessa Advertising: tial terrorist activity,” he said. expect professionalism and do ment with additional staffing, Joel Delgado (305) 348-6994 Paredes “This is one of those loca- it in a way that they’re doing matching the ratio of students Asst. Sports Directors [email protected] Recruitment Director tions that you always want to their job proudly,” he said. to officers that is adequate for Rico Albarracin Kyle Pineda The Beacon is published on Mondays, be prepared for that. Anywhere He also wants to give more the student population.” Igor Mello Wednesdays and Fridays during the Fall that you have thousands of access to parents and provide Rafuls, a former student Business Manager and Spring semesters and once a week Life! Editor people at once, you need to them more information of Casas, is confident in his Cristina Rivera during Summer B. One copy per person. Esra Erdogan Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon take an active role in public regarding their child’s safety former professor’s new job, Director of Student Media is not responsible for the content of ads. safety.” on campus. stating, “Knowing that he Opinion Editor Robert Jaross Ad content is the sole responsibility of the When asked what he would “As parents, even though is now heading up our on- Neda Ghomeshi company or vendor. The Beacon is an edi- do to prevent tragedies like the our children are now adults campus police force makes Asst. Director of Student Media torially independent newspaper partially Asst. Opinion Editor death of former student Kendall and we’re sending them off to me much more comfortable Alfred Soto funded by student and services fees that Brooklyn Middleton are appropriated by student government. Berry, who was fatally stabbed university, they’re always going with the overall safety of our on campus in 2010, Casas to be our children. 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Football wake up call Weaknesses exposed in tough home defeat
t was supposed to be a tune-up game.They were supposed to use thisI game to get ready for homecoming week against Duke. COMMENTARY The only problem is that somebody forgot to tell Louisiana that. The Ragin’ Cajuns came in and dominated an FIU defense that had not given up more than Brandon Wise 17 points in a game all year. The team as a whole did not seem as excited for this game as the last one. Just a week after facing a quarter- back with mostly the same attributes, Jeff Kristi Camara/The Beacon Godfrey, the Golden Panthers could not Kedrick Rhodes [right, #9] gets tackled by Louisiana defenders in first loss of the season. Rhodes rushed for three touchdowns. double their luck against Blaine Gauiter. But Gautier directed the offense much more effectively and exposed a weak- ness in the defense: stopping the deep Carroll hurt in disappointing home loss pass. On three separate occasions, the junior found his receiver either alone in the secondary or in single coverage. Each FOOTBALL, page 1 41 yards for the score, giving the Cajuns a Surgent. time he wanted to go deep, he just flicked 15-7 advantage . The 36 points allowed is the most this his wrist and it was there. I knew our team could do it,” said Medlock. Wayne Times took the ensuing kickoff 69 defense has given up all year. FIU allowed The secondary definitely got a wake up “Our team just came out on the wrong end of yards to their own side of the field to set up Gauiter to pass for 221 yards and 3 touch- call tonight. Teams that watch this game the stick.” Rhodes’ second touchdown of the half, an downs on 14-26 completions. on film will be able to see the glaring The Golden Panthers started quickly, 11-yard run to cut the lead to one, 15-14, at “The crowd wasn’t really on our side but holes that the secondary needs to fill. scoring on the fifth play of the game. Rhodes the half. I had faith in Jake and he stepped up,” said Jonathan Cyprien cannot be the only took the ball 43 yards, slicing and dicing his ULL started out the second half just like Rhodes defensive back there to make plays. Jose way in the endzone for the first touchdown of FIU, scoring on a quick 6-play drive that The x-rays were negative on Carroll’s Cheeseborough, Junior Mertile among the game to put them up 7-0. lasted less than two minutes, ending on a 17- ankle, but Cristobal said it was significant others will continue to get picked on until A holding call in their own endzone from yard touchdown pass from Gauiter to Darryl enough of an injury to have him out for the they prove that they can shut down those left tackle Caylin Hauptmann on nose tackle Surgent. rest of the game. sides of the field. Derreck Dean gave Louisiana their first points Medlock then responded immediately, “We preached from the beginning of of the game on a safety. The safety gave the taking charge of the offense. The backup the season that if someone goes down your Injury Woes
Ragin’ Cajuns great field possession which took a 2-yard keeper to cut the lead to 22-21 going to be the next guy that has to step up, A reason that many people will put on led to a 48-yard field goal from Brett Baer. in the third quarter. it’s encouraging that we could find a way to this defeat was the loss of two key starters, With just over a minute to play in the The defense would keep giving up points get 31 points on the board,” said head coach T.Y. Hilton and Wesley Carroll. first half, Louisiana decided to go for it on though, one on a 13-yard rushing touch- Mario Cristobal. “I think at the end of the Hilton, who went down last week fourth down, as Blaine Gauiter found tight down from Alonzo Harris and another a 46- day we would trade any positive statistic for with a hamstring injury, was limited end Ladarius Green wide open who took it yard touchdown pass from Gautier to Darryl a win.” throughout the game and did not look 100 Volleyball percent when he was in. With Carroll spraining his ankle combined with Hilton getting limited action, the Golden Panther offense had Forde shines in win over Mean Green to rely on young, inexperienced players. And while they did step up and stop the Eduardo Almaguer and assists. win over the Mean Green (25- digs and nine assists in the set. bleeding, it is clear that FIU needs its Staff Writer Slowly but surely, the 15, 20-25, 25-18, 25-19) to Riding a 9-2 run, the playmakers to get healthy fast or it could blurred idea of a winning remain white-hot. Panthers built a gap that North be a long learning process for the rest of The Panthers have caught machine that head coach Once the scoreboard flashed Texas could not jump across as the team. fire. On Sept. 23, the team Danijela Tomic envisioned in 1-0 after the first play of the score showed 21-12. Two This team has senior leadership that entered Sun Belt Conference the preseason was coming into the game in the first set, the errors by Eboni Godfrey of the needs to show itself soon or things could get a lot worse. play second in the East divi- focus. Panthers did not let go of the Mean Green sealed the easy sion with the help of a five- North Texas (9-7, 0-1 SBC) lead. win for the Panthers, 25-15. Rhodes on the rise game winning streak. was the first obstacle the team Setter Renele Forde shined As the second set opened, FIU (9-3, 1-0 SBC) also had has faced in their first game of bright as she brought her the Mean Green managed to A bright spot for FIU was the rushing the best blocking team in the the road trip. arsenal against the Mean Green overcome their first set woes conference, and was ranked top FIU did not blink twice. The after recording three kills, a COLUMN, page 4 three in kills, hitting percentage Panthers surged to a 3-1 match 1.000 hitting percentage, five VOLLEYBALL, page 4 4 The Beacon –Monday, September 26, 2011 SPORTS www.fiusm.com
Women’s Soccer Rhodes a FIU opens conference play with victory anthony guivas the Sun Belt Tournament. game would be won with which resulted in an once again had an impres- bright spot Staff Writer The win against UALR defense. impressive shot to the right sive defensive game. She was a step in the right direc- The Trojans dominated of the goal post. played 90 minutes to go After the Panthers tion for the Panthers. the offensive side of the FIU was up 1-0 early along with seven critical for present played their first game of “We came out and we ball as UALR took eight on, but the lead would be saves. conference play against played pretty well,” said threatening shots compared short lived, as the Trojans’ UALR, FIU came out on coach Thomas Chest- to the Panthers’ two in the came back and in minute For more on this story and top against the Trojans with nutt. “We are taking steps first half. 17:07 tied the game at one more exclusive content on and future a 2-1 victory. towards getting better. We Regardless , the a piece. UALR’s forward FIU women’s soccer, go to As FIU carried a 3-5 got the win tonight and we Panthers ended up scoring Adrianna Queen took a FIUSM.com. COLUMN, page 3 record heading into play held on.” first in minute 6:31 of regu- shot from 18 yards out on Sept. 23, it was clear But this win was no lation. Freshman Ashleigh escaping the grasp of goal attack of Kedrick Rhodes, who proved to that the Panthers needed to easy feat, evident as FIU Shim scored for the second keeper Kaitlyn Savage. be a back that the Golden Panthers could string together a winning and UALR took to the time as she took a great The Trojans’ lone goal rely on throughout the game and most of streak to secure a return to pitch, and it was clear the assist from Nicole DiPerna was well earned as Savage the season. When starting quarterback Wesley Carroll went down and the Golden Golden Panthers extend win streak to six Panthers had to call on redshirt Freshman Jake Medlock, the focus went to the VOLLEYBALL, page 3 North Texas’ Shelly Morton Prsa and Bjelica teamed up to Four straight North Texas running game. then froze the Panthers. On the finish off North Texas with a errors brought the Panthers to Rhodes answered the call admirably. and jump ahead of FIU, 6-10. heels of three consecutively three straight kills and capture within one point away from a With 30 carries for 157 yards and three Errors drowned any attempt to unanswered kills, Mean Green the set, 25-18. victory, and Prsa delivered the touchdowns, Rhodes has taken over the make a comeback as FIU fell took the set, 25-20. FIU and North Texas fatal blow to take the set, 25-19 role of number one running back. back even further. After an early deficit kicked commenced the fourth set in a and win the game. With a great mix of speed and strength, With the score 10-17, the off the third set, the Panthers tug of war. Each team had their Forde joined Prsa in posting Rhodes paved the way for the offense that Panthers hope of a comeback wasted no time turning things feet planted firmly, determined a double-double, the second of needed a spark all night. seemed dim. All of a sudden, around. not to slip up as the lead swung the setter’s career. Forde led After the opening drive where he got two Mean Green errors brought FIU built a commanding back and forth between them. the team in both assists (45) the opening score, the sophomore from them to within five points. Two seven-point lead over North North Texas, however, buckled and digs (16). Ocala was called on again from 11 and kills from middle blocker, Texas with the help of junior first. Bjelica posted a team-high two yards out to get into the endzone. Sabrina Gonzalez, closed the Marija Prsa, who managed Back-to-back kills by 17 kills and middle blocker On nearly every touch, it felt like gap to three. to cross the double-double Bjelica sparked the offense Andrea Lakovic had a team- Rhodes was a broken tackle or two from Two more North Texas threshold for the second time as FIU began extending their high six blocks. scoring even more. errors and a Bjelica kill had in as many games. lead. The win streak now stands The future of the FIU offense is bright now tied the game. The Panther The Panthers constantly The Mean Green tried tall at six consecutive games if Rhodes can continue this throughout offense was in full swing again staved off any momentum by mounting a comeback and came and the winning machine that the season. and had battled to knot the answering one Mean Green kill within three points of catching Tomic pictured sharpened just score at 19-19. with two more in their favor. FIU, but their attempt failed. a bit more. Contact Us Esra Erdogan Life! Editor [email protected] LIFE! The Beacon – 5 www.fiusm.com Monday, September 26, 2011 Channel surfing Golden Idol shines Alfredo aparicio it made my day,” said Soria. “I sang “The New Girl” is easy to love Staff Writer in high school, but when I came to FIU, I stopped. It’s been a long time Sci Fi: “The Secret Circle” creepy introduction music, intro- her than classes: they’re all witches Since 1997, the 25-hour Dance since I have sung, but [Golden Idol] CW, Thursdays @ 9 p.m. duced Cassie Blake, whose mother who form The Secret Circle. Marathon has not only become the has given me the courage to keep dies in the opening scene - courtesy I feel TSC rushed in the drama biggest student philanthropic event going.” hile “The Vampire of a house fire that was started by department, cramping every cliché on campus, but it has also collected Senior Giovanni Correale, a Diaries” is one of my black magic. they could think of into one hour; over $600,000 in donations for the psychology major and recruit- favoriteW guilty pleasures, “The This scene was one of my favor- Adam attempted to kiss Cassie, Miracle Children’s Network. ment chair, found out about DM Secret Circle,” written by the ites; it seems like the witches gain despite being in a relationship, Faye The Golden Idol, which took in Panther Camp and signed up. “I same writer, L.J. their powers when they incorpo- rebelled and created a storm she place on Sept. 21, showcased the was one of those happy people that Columnist Smith, failed to rate the energies of the earth - like couldn’t control and the man who talents of six contestants who took pushed everyone to keep dancing capture the same starting a campfire. killed Cassie’s mother turned out to the stage and sang for two rounds. even though I had to go to art class magic. After this incident, Cassie goes be Diana’s father, the leader of the After the initial audition period, the four hours after the event ended.” The Sept. 15 to live with her grandmother in Circle. final six contestants sang a full song Correale’s experience with DM premiere, which Chance Harbor, where she meets While I felt the special effects of their choice for the judges, who touched home when his niece went was preceded five classmates (Adam, Diana, of the show were pretty good, chose the top three finalists. The to Miami Children’s Hospital for an by some freaky Faye, Nick and Melissa) who have finalists sang a sample of another inflamed appendix that later burst. Sanah Faroke previews and something more in common with NEW GIRL, page 6 song while the judges chose the “I’m a naturally altruistic person to winner. begin with, but if I can use my able “We do this to create aware- body to help someone who needs it, ness,” said the Executive Director I feel like I did something, [and] that of DM, Evelin Urdaneta, a junior I used my time to help people.” criminal justice and psychology So far, DM has registered 191 double major. “I was tricked two dancers for the official event and has years ago when friends told me that collected $5,969 in donations. I was signed up as a volunteer but “I saw the impact DM has on was really a dancer. When I met the campus and wanted to get involved Miracle Children, however, I fell in last year, but sadly couldn’t,” love with DM.” recounted junior Gabriela Franqui, Ray Soria, a sophomore and a bio-medical engineering major, business major, went home a winner volunteer and alumni liaison chair. as well as the viewers’ choice. Soria “I’m excited for the actual event. I found out about DM through his wanted to have a bigger experience brothers at Pi Kappa Phi, who have on campus and work for a charitable been involved with DM before, and event. In the end, it’s a lot of work, his friends, who encouraged him to but we are all fundraising for DM.” do his part and join the Golden Idol Franqui was also a part of the competition. The event served as the DM line dance - a 15-minute dance Photo Courtesy of Fox Broadcasting Company extra push Soria needed to continue that DM dancers learn for the mara- Deschanel (second from the left) plays a quirky teacher who moves in with three guys in a new sitcom on Fox. to pursue a career in music. “I never thought I would win, but DM, page 6 Bosh opens up to students at SPC lecture
BOSH, page 1 to “stick with it even when things get “one more question” signal, students difficult.” got to know the soft-spoken giant of Calafell, president of SPC and a senior “I could’ve complained. I could’ve their star-studded Miami Heat. And sociology major. quit because it was difficult. But I the format was not an issue for them. “By trying new things and seeing didn’t, and things worked out.” how successful they are, we know Things did work out for Bosh, as we have credible people who know the Toronto Raptors eventually drafted I could’ve what they’re doing,” Calafell said to him when he was 19 as their fourth Student Media. overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. complained. I While the audience responded with Since then, and throughout his eight- could’ve quit because either laughter or applause when Bosh season career in the NBA, Bosh gives answered questions about living in credit to only one player as having it was difficult. But and playing in Toronto versus Miami the greatest influence on him. He did I didn’t, and things or general basketball questions, they admit that player wasn’t well known, worked out. were silent when the questions got to say the least. personal. At times, they were silent for “Probably no one in this room different reasons. knows this guy, but Darrick Martin,” “I thought it was really good,” said “At at any point, did you ever want Bosh said. junior Ana Rivas, a biology major. to give up?” Katzmayr asked. The crowd was silent again. “Chris is really well-spoken, [and] I “In college,” Bosh answered. He Martin, a Raptor from 2005 to 2008, liked the way he answered.” said he, and almost everyone else, are gets Bosh’s praise as the first person But Rivas was not a fan of babied during high school. who instilled in him self-confidence. Katzmayr, the one asking the So, as a native of Dallas, when he “He was the first guy who helped questions. started attending college at Georgia me believe in myself,” Bosh said of “I didn’t like the interviewer,” Tech Institute of Technology, every- Martin, a teammate for two-and-a- she said. “[His] questions were thing he had to deal with as a student- half years. Although Martin had the repetitive.” athlete came crashing down on him all greatest influence, Bosh’s playing Katzmayr later told Student Media Kristi Camara/The Beacon at once. skills are all his own. it was his and Bosh’s first time in such Heat player Chris Bosh says “I don’t model my game after anyone.” “I was getting killed in prac- “I don’t model my game after a setting, but Rivas’ opinion did not tice. I wasn’t doing well in class but anyone,” Bosh said. “When I was sway even considering from where Bosh tried to ease the awkward- turned his face bright red. I thought I would, and I was so far little, it used to be Kevin Garnett.” the questions came. ness twice during the interview. SPC, on the other hand, is happy from home,” Bosh said. “So I sat Boos quickly followed Garnett’s “It was his delivery and his “Relax man, loosen up,” Bosh said with the way the lecture went. there with my head in my hands and name. inability to flow from one question to to Katzmayr early on in the interview. “I think it went well,” Calafell called my parents.” The crowd was From minute one of the 45-minute another that made it sometimes feel Later, he even imitated Katzmayr’s said. “The students responded well silent. From that, Bosh said he learned Q&A, and until Katzmayr got the awkward,” Rivas said. delivery, and despite his laughs, it and they behaved.” 6 The Beacon – Monday, September 26, 2011 LIFE! www.fiusm.com
Cover to cover “Half The Sky” uncovers stories of victimized women
rey Rath is a Cambo- catching and inspiring call to which is accompanied by with weak stomachs should to a bus stop that would trans- millions of women subject dian teenager who was attention for women’s rights shocking truth. beware. port her to the hospital. to these issues everyday, a victimS of the terrors of female that avid readers and students The book is titled after a However, for more hardy Unfortunately, the bus making the book all the more human trafficking. Lured in by must pay attention to. Chinese proverb which states readers, “Half the Sky” is took two days to arrive and powerful. If readers choose an appealing job opportunity Kristof is a columnist of that “women hold up half the freshly realistic about the her baby died. Segaye was one non-fiction narrative to s e l l i n g the New York Times and sky.” severe treatment of women later ostracized in her village read this summer, this should Columnist fruit, Rath WuDunn, his wife, was - indirectly due of a lack of be the one to read. was sold a previous writer for the proper health care - and spent The writers continue to into a Times. The stories carry readers two years in a fetal position in inspire as the book concludes brothel. The pair are not only a hut alone. with: “So let’s get on with it, S h e ground-breaking reporters through horrifying tales of It took extensive phys- give them a hand, and speed endured and authors, but they are the ical therapy before she could up the day when women m o n t h s first married couple to win a twenty-first century slavery, move again. Segaye and around the world truly hold of rape Pulitzer Prize for journalism. Rath’s stories are described in up half the sky.” Kelly MAlambri and abuse The stories in the book honor killings and other brutal, full detail; every injury Kristof and WuDunn bring before escaping, only to be carry readers through horri- grotesque subjects. and lashing is accounted for attention to women’s rights all sold into a brothel yet again fying tales of twenty-first by the authors, which left around the globe. Once you by the police. century slavery, honor kill- me cringing as I turned each begin reading the book, it will Tales of women like Rath ings, bride burnings, maternal The book’s powerful and it keeps readers from page. However, it is the details grab your attention. fill the pages of the nonfiction mortality and other grotesque stories prove this proverb to be putting the book down of these horrifying stories that Avid readers everywhere book, “Half the Sky: Turning subjects that the Cambo- true by the triumph of women because of its frightening and make the book one of the should read this book because Oppression into Opportu- dian teenager, among other like Rath. These stories invite provoking stories. most powerful books recently it is not only a brilliant read, nity for Women Worldwide,” women, have experienced. people to support the cause of One of the most appalling published. but it is also a story of depth written by Nicholas D. Kristof Despite the horrors, the women’s rights. stories in the book is Simeesh “Half the Sky” was named and true substance. and Sheryl WuDunn. stories of this group of women Although the tales of Segaye’s story, who had one of The Washington Post’s The authors have created who went on to have their triumph are immensely undergone obstructed birth “Top 10 Best Books of the Cover to Cover is a bi- a testament for women who lives transformed after being inspiring, the book’s extremely upon labor and whose baby Year” in 2009. weekly book review column. have endured similar pains as enslaved share their success gruesome stories are difficult was trapped in her birth canal. This book is extremely Look for it every other Rath and the book is an eye- stories and give readers hope, to read at times and readers Segaye’s neighbors took her relevant, considering the Monday this Fall. “Glee” season premiere leaves viewers playing catch up
NEW GIRL, page 5 premiere stars Zooey Deschanel as ditch an exclusive party to comfort that it?” Don’t get me wrong, the first hated her fake personality, but I loved Jess Day, a quirky, bubbly girl who Jess. Considering they met Jess just episode was not bad, but too much her performance. the acting shifted from mediocre to was recently dumped and is clueless one week ago, to already sacrifice happened in so little time - Sam left, One thing I will miss is The forced. Faye’s “bad girl” attitude about the dating world. She moves in their plans is extremely unrealistic. Mercedes has a new boyfriend and Warblers near-perfect acoustic inter- didn’t have me convinced. with three guys, Nick, Schmidt and On Sept. 27, the guys force Jess Zizes ditched the New Directions in pretations; Blaine has also transferred On Sept. 29, Cassie attends a Coach, who try to help her get back to get her belongings from her ex- favor of street credit - mostly serving to McKinley High’s New Directions, dance with an athlete from school, into the dating scene. boyfriend’s place and Jess meets as a way to introduce the Glee Project but I’m sure a way will be found to causing tension with Adam. Faye tries Deschanel plays her typical role another roommate, Winston, who was winners into the glee club. incorporate the Warblers into the to control her powers and uses the as the cute girl. The guys she rooms out of the country playing basketball. A recap at the beginning of the show. dance as practice, while a mysterious with are all completely different and Musical/Drama: “Glee” episode would have helped. Half of In the Sept. 28 episode, Shelby man comes to town asking for Cassie keep the audience entertained; Nick FOX, Wednesdays @ 8 p.m. the scenarios had me playing catch Corcoran, Rachel’s biological mother, - maybe she needs the Circle after all. is mourning his breakup from months up, like that of Mr. Shue and Emma Quinn’s “baby momma” and ex- Sitcom: “New Girl” ago, Schmidt thinks he can get any girl I can genuinely say that I hate musi- as well as Finn and Rachel’s rekindled Vocal Adrenaline glee club coach he wants and Coach has a hard time cals, but since Glee does music covers relationship. return, leaving Rachel to deal with the FOX, Tuesdays @ 9 p.m. talking to the opposite sex without with their own special renditions, it Guest star and “Glee Project” mother see never had. I’ve been wanting to watch this yelling at them. makes the show very versatile. winner Lindsey Pearce’s performance show since I first saw the preview and The whole family bond aspect was However, the Sept. 20 premiere of stood out with her “Anything Goes/ Channel Surfing is a weekly TV I was not disappointed. The Sept. 20 introduced much too early. The guys the third season left me wondering, “Is Anything You Can Do” mash-up. I review column.
Homecoming Week Idol shows students’ talents UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, September 26, 2011 Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Panther Prowl Homecoming Comedy Show feat. NPHC Step The Wayans Show Brothers Student tickets are available Pick Up at BBC 4:30 p.m, in Campus Life MMC (GC arrive at MMC 5:30 p.m. US 2240) and Campus Life BBC Arena. Leave MMC 11:00 (WUC 141). One ticket per p.m., arrive BBC 12:00 a.m. person/per FIU One Card. WHEN: 6:30-10 p.m. Advance general admission tickets are available at WHERE: US Century Bank online hc.fiu.edu Arena WHEN: 6:30-9 p.m. Roberto Jimenez/The Beacon WHERE: US Century Bank Homecoming Golden Idol winner Ray Soria says “I never thought I would win, but it made my day.“ Pep Rally Arena Come out and support your FIU Panthers! IBHS: International DM, page 5 background as an undergraduate vocal perfor- WHEN: BBC 12-2 p.m. Business Honor Society mance major to use. “Some of my friends and HOW MUCH: Free Our guest speakers series thon - with the children in a past baseball game. family have suffered from cancer, and my best starts of with: Holger Kamin, WHERE: MMC GC Lawns, International Marketing. “Even though it rained and the game was post- friend’s little sister died from it. Since then, I BBC Panther Square WHEN: 7-9 p.m. poned and we couldn’t do it, we got to talk to dance and do this in her memory; she was like MEUCE Roundtable: The Death Penalty: WHERE: MMC Faculty Club the moms of these kids. We got to see what a sister to me.” European and International Lounge in GC they feel.” Dance Marathon is on Jan. 29 in the Recre- Perspectives One of the judges, Korrin Stanek, the asso- ation Center. Students and faculty can go Speakers: Hon. Gael de Maisonneuve, Consul General of ACS Lunchtime Series ciate director for orientation, has been in DM online at http://www2.fiu.edu/~dm/ to look at France; Professor Megan A. Fairlie.; Professor H. Scott The Perceived Immigration Crisis, National Security & the since her days as an undergrad. “I was a dancer Fingerhut; Professor Noah Weisbord. Presidential Election with Professor Roman. upcoming events, get involved or donate. WHEN: 8:30-9:30 p.m. WHEN: 12:30-1:30 p.m. back then and always judge the audition part of “I don’t think the day will hit me until I WHERE: MMC RDB College of Law 1000 WHERE: MMC RDB 2007 Golden Idol. This year, I was part of the actual am there,” said Franqui. “So far, it has been event.” a fulfilling experience. I hope it only gets Write to [email protected] to have your event featured! Stanek is always happy to put her musical better.” Contact Us Neda Ghomeshi Opinion Editor [email protected] OPINION Monday, September 26, 2011 www.fiusm.com The Beacon – 7
Borderless with brooklyn Palestinian statehood allows for collective voice, rights
he perpetual violence an active interest in this proposed between Israelis and Pales- resolution as it shapes the future of tiniansT has an opportunity to be the Middle East indefinitely. quelled by the motion to recognize On Sept. 22, Public Reason, Vehemently opposing Palestinian Palestine as a state. FIU Student Media’s radio talk On Sept. 23, show committed to gathering columnist as the United opinions and generating discus- statehood is a demonstration of Nations General sions, invited two representatives Assembly votes of Students for Justice in Pales- to recognize tine to discuss Palestine’s possible rejection to a chance for peace. Palestine as its statehood. own country, Both guests indeed wanted it is imperative Palestine to have recognition as Criticism that this is simply supreme interest is indeed peace sition to the desires of the Pales- Brooklyn that the United a state, but echoed sentiments of a symbolic move is relevant. and diplomacy. Vehemently tinian people. Middleton States join the worry and hesitation that even Symbolic as it may be, the multi- opposing Palestinian statehood is Our relationship with Israel, overall interna- with recognition of Palestine as lateral recognition of Palestine as a demonstration of rejection to a though to be honored and tional community in supporting its a state, there would be a lack of a state offers rights and opportuni- chance for peace. respected, must also remain symbi- statehood. change for the day to day life of ties for negotiations that a stateless As the Middle East continues otic; the safety of all three parties This will not happen; Presi- Palestinians. entity lacks. to cultivate internal revolutions, — Israelis, Americans and Pales- dent Obama has vowed to veto the Though it would be remiss The U.S. and Israel’s firm oppo- our support both as American citi- tinians — must be safeguarded. bid. It is unfortunate that the U.S. to not mention the struggles that sition to Palestine’s statehood and zens as well as students for democ- Continuing on this failed path in its promise to honor Israel and would remain in spite of statehood their continued stance that nego- racy and civilian engagement in of pseudo diplomacy and failed promote peace in the region, is recognition, I do not agree with tiations must take place directly shaping their state’s future should peace talks only further jeopar- dismissing a solution for just that. the idea that it would be a total lost between Israel and Palestine is not be withdrawn in regards to dizes all three parties’ safety. A University students, particu- cause. antiquated and already failed. Palestinians. move for Palestinian statehood is larly international relations and At the very least, with inter- The failure of the peace talks There must be discussion about a move for peace. political science majors, as well as national recognition, the Pales- last year are what led to this UN the obvious disconnect between “Borderless with Brooklyn” students in the Middle East Studies tinian people would finally have a resolution. America’s support for the Arab is a biweekly column examining Certificate Program, should take collective voice. Israel must show that its Spring and the vehement oppo- global issues. Public transportation an efficient, cheaper alternative
Katrina Bruno commute to the Biscayne Bay Campus is Through research, I realized the Miami, costs $2.00 per trip. Furthermore, Staff Writer more enjoyable than working my schedule immense benefits using public transporta- they are air-conditioned and now have free around set bus times. tion could provide, such as saving money wireless Internet access. Whether you take the bus, ride a bike, on gas and tolls and free time during the Additionally, the Metrorail is a 22-mile drive or walk to school, there are many commute. elevated transit system that covers the area ways to get to and from campus. The According to the Office of Parking and from Kendall to Downtown Miami, also Golden Panther Express, Metrorails, Transportation, a one-way ticket from the for $2.00 per trip. Metrobuses and Metromovers are just some Modesto Maidique Campus to BBC, or The Metromover, a free service, gives of the options that can help students cut Public transportation vice-versa, costs $2.50. transportation access to those traveling costs getting around town and commuting At the University, there is the Golden through the Brickell and Downtown Miami to school. is something to consider Panther Express that provides transporta- area. Getting to know bus routes and taking tion between MMC and BBC, the CATS Public transportation is helpful because advantage of alternative transportation can if you too are feeling the shuttle that provides transportation from it allows students, especially those who are benefit students, especially those from out MMC to the College of Engineering and from out of town and do not have their own of town who do not have their own vehi- pinch of gas prices. Computing, and the BBC Housing Shuttle personal vehicles, the ability to navigate cles, or those looking to save a few bucks that provides transportation from BBC to through Miami freely, and to enjoy every- on gas. Aventura Mall. thing our beautiful city has to offer. In order to be more frugal and green, I In addition to the University having Public transportation is something to decided it might be best to start trading in a myriad of options to help students get consider if you too are feeling the pinch my car keys for bus fares. Though I hate to around town and save money, the available of gas prices. admit it, I am stubborn about taking public However, because I now have to free time during the 45-minute commute No matter the way you get around town transportation. commute over 60 miles a day—which adds gives me an opportunity to read and study. or to school, it is important to know that For me, being able to drive my own up to over 300 miles a week — to BBC, Around town, there is a variety of ways there are alternative methods that may vehicle, make a quick stop for coffee at I needed to re-evaluate my transportation to get around as well. The Metrobus, which help you save time and money while Starbucks and blast my music during the habits. offers transportation nearly everywhere in commuting.
Verbatim “A lot of compelling stories in the world aren’t being told, and the fact that people don’t know about them compounds the suffering.”
Anderson Cooper, journalist
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Stephan Useche the presentation was that she wanted Contributing Writer her boyfriend, Michael Basconez, sophomore psychology major, to be Dark pink, royal blue and purple educated about bisexuality. may sound meaningless to some “I want to be involved… and learn people, but to others, it represents more about [bisexuality] because it’s more than just random colors, it repre- important to [Varela],” said Basconez. sents themselves. As the presentation evolved, opin- On Sept. 22 Stonewall Pride Alli- ions started to convey across the ance and Multicultural Programs and room. Words such as confused, funny, Services got together to host “Bisexu- sinner, greedy were examples given ality Celebration Day” at the Biscayne by the attendees of how people have Bay Campus Wolfe University Center, misjudged bisexuals. RM 159. Federico R. Lastra, psychology “Bisexuality Celebration Day is major and staff of Reading and a day to talk about a minority,” said Learning, also gave as an example Luigi Ferrer, Executive Director of the word “depravados,” Spanish for Prideslines Youth Services and Board “depraved”. member of BiNet USA, as he led an Correspondingly, Varela claims to educational presentation about bisex- have heard it being described as “just uality along with Sexologist and an experiment.” Diplomat of the American Board of However, Volker describes them as Sexology, Dr. Marilyn Volker. “privileged.” This is the second year Stonewall Volker and Ferrer had bisexuality Pride Alliance and MPAS got together conceptualized as “to recognize and to host “Bisexuality Celebration Day,” honor the potential for sexual and which is celebrated Sept. 23. “We want emotional relationship with more than to raise awareness about bisexuality, one gender.” but also have a fun and interactive Andres Bermeo, Senior Health event,” said Camille Perkins, Grad- Educator, whose intentions on uate Assistant for LGBT Initiatives. attending the presentation were to get The conference room was deco- information and to meet the speakers, rated with flags, balloons, and colors reinforced the conceptualization. Top: David Miller that for many represent the bisexual “At some point in your life, you junior, political science community. will be attracted to someone of the major participating in The event offered all participants a same sex,” said Bermeo. the Blue and Gold variety of snacks to pick from, as well After sharing ideas and comments Fashion Show. as informative handouts that made the about bisexuality, games were played Bottom: The Student presentation interactive. in order to help the attendees under- Programming Council Students like Stephanie Varela, stand or reinforce their sexuality. hosted a Blue and a sophomore psychology major, The purpose of these games was to Gold Fashion Show attended the event to learn more about make these people realize how similar where students would the subject. they are to each other, and how normal model FIU gear, FIU “I’m curious to learn what they it is to experience different emotions - homecoming dance have to say,” said Varela. Volker’s goal for the presentation. attire and what Varela described bisexuality as According to Volker, she wants to to wear to an FIU something to be proud of, something know the students’ concerns to help football game. Photos By Daqian Xing/The Beacon normal and also expressed the fact them be more healthful, because “the that another reason she had attended students represent the world.” Homecoming Variety Show to be “as big as possible” Samantha Serra was also featured on “America’s Contributing Writer Got Talent”, where Judges David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan were The University’s Homecoming I have seen his videos online and I am really quick to compliment his audi- Council is presenting its second tion, raving on how terrific and annual Homecoming Variety excited to see what he does on sage. talented he was as a performer. Show on Sept. 28 at the Wolfe Xclusive has opened up for University Center theatre at the Anarella Bulgini rapper Trey Songz and can be Biscayne Bay Campus. Doors junior, psychology major seen all over YouTube. open at 7:30 p.m. and starts at When asked about the event, 8:00 p.m. Campus Life Graduate Assistant The show will consist of featured on NBC’s “Americas Got selves countless times with Anarella Bulgini. Wolfgang Acevedo seemed very performances from Metrop- Talent” alongside his sons where stage performances, and have Accompanying the family of enthusiastic saying the show will olis entertainment group, such they were among the top 35 out of been known to stop students on magicians is Kenneth “Xclusive” be “as big as possible.” as Mike Bliss and the Incredible 100,000 performers. Zachary and numerous campuses across the Paryo. Tickets are available at the Bliss Kids. Mike Bliss and his Stephen are some of the youngest country and correctly guessing Dancing since the age of Modesto A. Maidique Campus in two sons, Zachary and Stephen, kids in the country performing the contents within book bags, 13, this triple threat captivates the Graham Center room 2240 and are a family act that brings unicy- their mind reading act. Zachary is purses and wallets. the audience with his comedic at BBC WUC 141 on a first come, cling, magic and mind reading also known for being one of the “I’ve seen his videos online timing, unique dance moves and first serve basis. Tickets are free acts to the stage. youngest professional jugglers in and I am really excited to see music mixes. for all FIU students. There will Bliss has been performing for the United States. what he does on stage,” said Originally, Paryo wasn’t a fan also be giveaways being distrib- over 20 years and has also been This trio has outdone them- junior and psychology major, of showing off his talents until he uted at the event.