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ROMANIA NIGERIA VENEZUELA President withdraws police protection Millions displaced by massive fl oods Chavez fi ghts for control in congress Romania’s president has withdrawn police protection in Nigerian authorities opened the gates at two swollen dams in the Elections chief says Chavez’s allies win majority in Venezu- response to an “illegal” protest by 6,000 offi cers facing wage country’s rain-soaked north, sending a fl ood into a neighboring elan congressional vote. Voters formed long lines at polling cuts. state that has displaced 2 million people, offi cials said Friday. stations during the already controversial Sunday’s balloting.

Florida hit hardest BUILDING BLOCKS by unemployment, students feel it most

MIRIAM ARIAS According to her research, Contributing Writer young workers, ages 16 to 24, are being affected the most with The State of Working Florida an 18 percent unemployment rate 2010 report, recently released in 2009, which, according to her, by the University, shows that 80 is much higher than the average percent of Floridians are under- unemployment rate. employed, with another 12.3 “The economy is in a bad percent unemployed. state,” said freshman Erin Muro. Eisenhauer, associate “I have learned to be frugal with researcher at FIU, feels the major my money since it is so difficult concern with this economic down- to make it and school leaves little pour is the increasing unemploy- time for work.” ment rates. She also found it interesting “Florida has [been] the hardest that men, particularly in the hit with a 12.3 percent unem- construction business, have been ALEXIA ESCALANTE/THE BEACON ployment rate,” Eisenhauer said. affected more than women by this “Repairing the situation will take struggling economy. Construc- Diane Ashouri and Domenica Lopez, both sophomores and architecture majors, work on a project for time; Florida is missing 700,000 tion workers received the greatest a class in the Paul Cejas Architecture building. jobs and the numbers are only hit with a 40 percent unemploy- increasing.” ment rate. Eisenhauer calculates it will According to statistics, more ongoing debate concerning director of research in the Depart- job creations because underem- take at least four years to return women work in education and whether minimum wage should ment of Education’s Center for ployment is not likely to change to a stable economic state. health services and until 2007, be enforced or not, Eisenhauer Labor Research and Studies, anytime soon. “There is a big debate on many men worked in construc- simply states: “minimum wage seems to agree with Eisenhauer “There is not enough expected how the economy creates jobs tion. Eisenhauer sees this as an is like a floor.” According to her, on the idea that minimum wage demand and market, not to and growth,” Eisenhauer said. opportunity to balance out the reducing or getting rid of it would is a good thing and should not be mention purchasing power,” “People are abdicating for the work areas. lead to underemployment. abolished. Nissen said. “There is an unbal- cutting of taxes and spending to “The more we can get people “It would be harmful in the “We’ve got to create basic anced economic distribution to get money, for the creation of to spread out, the quicker we can long term; there would be a lower standards,” Nissen said. the wealthy who ultimately do jobs by private companies and get our economy back in track,” quality of life for everyone,” said He believes we are in great not spend it all.” for public spending to create Eisenhauer said. Eisenhauer. necessity of stimulating govern- stimulus.” When presented with the Professor Bruce Nissen, ment policies in the hopes of more UNEMPLOYMENT, page 2 New ‘no cost’ law clinic gives students real experience

NICOLAS SARAVIA nity, participating in community outreach Staff Writer activities and public informational Our nation’s fi nancial crisis has caused many indi- presentations. The College of Law has been granted viduals, often retirees, to lose their life savings. FIU The clinic is designed to give prefer- $250,000 from the Financial Industry ence to elderly clients, such as retirees that Regulatory Authority Investor Education is going to do its part to help these individuals. have lost their savings. Foundation, allowing the installment of an Representation is available for those Investor Advocacy Clinic. Troy Elder, Interim Director of Clinical Education who do not speak English as their first The clinic will give law students the Media Relations language, which will remove a major opportunity to represent individuals who barrier for some. The clinic will also give have suffered from misconduct or mistreat- Law School of Boston. court resolutions. preference to clients who are elderly and ment by a broker at no cost. The FINRA Investor Education Founda- The program, lead by Visiting Clin- living in South Florida. The University’s College of Law is one tion is the largest foundation dedicated to ical Assistant Professor Robert K. Savage, The Investor Advocacy Clinic will be of four law schools selected for a grant investor education in the and is expected to involve students in media- the sixth in-house clinic to be set up at total of $1 million by the FINRA, which has granted over $50 million in financial tion and arbitration, client interviewing, the university’s Law school, which are seeks to provide services free of cost to fill education and investor protection initia- legal analysis, drafting legal documents, available each Fall and Spring semesters, in the gaps of legal representation in areas tives and projects. arguing motions, professional respon- including the Carlos A. Costa Immigration of high demand. The schools selected were judged sibility and choice of relief. Savage has and Human Rights Clinic, the Community The initiative was born out of the by commitment to clinical and investor almost two decades of dedicated experi- Development Clinic, the Immigrant Chil- economic downturn that the nation has education through creative and proactive ence with investor issues. dren’s Justice Clinic, the H.E.L.P. (Health, suffered in recent years, and is designed community outreach. According to an FINRA news release, Ethics, Law and Policy) Clinic, and the to provide services to undeserved modest The FINRA fund highlighted that it is “students who participate in these clinics Education Advocacy Clinic. investors that cannot afford an hourly necessary that each of these institutions will not receive compensation, but will “Our nation’s financial crisis has rate. maintain its clinics after the three-year benefit from serving the public interest, caused many individuals, often retirees, Among the selectees for the advocacy grant period has expired earning course credit and gaining experi- to lose their life savings,” said Troy Elder, clinic are Howard University of Wash- The supervised law students will have ence representing clients in actual cases.” interim director of Clinical Education to ington, D.C., Pepperdine University of the opportunity to take on securities Aside from legal cases and seminars, FIU Media Relations. “FIU is going to do Malibu, California and Suffolk University disputes and gain experiences in out-of- students will reach out to the commu- its part to help these individuals.” 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, September 29, 2010 NEWS www.fi usm.com Unemployment decrease expected

WEIRD NEWS UNEMPLOYMENT, page 1 students. Gregory Vichot. “People are putting As it is, many young adults cannot money they do not have into the Segway company owner According to Nissen, ordinary find jobs. What one does not always economy hoping this will cause it to people with relatively low income realize, however, is that even those fluctuate and stabilize, but what many rides segway off a cliff are being affected the most. He who do have jobs are barely working do not realize is that we will eventu- suggests a greater tax on the wealthy enough hours to be called part time. ally have to pay this money back.” A British businessman who bought the Segway to balance out this unequal instability, [Even] once at work, the hours are Vichot went on to say, “in the company less than a year ago died after riding believing that there are currently not few so the final income is somewhat next five to ten years, taxes as well one of the scooters off a cliff and into a river near enough actions taking place to better small,” said Muro. as prices will begin to increase and his Yorkshire estate. Jim Heselden acquired the the crisis. Another student, freshman our generation’s kids will have to Segway company from its U.S. inventor Dean Nissen also mentioned that many Gregory Vichot, whose major is Busi- deal with this even greater economic Kamen in December 2009. of President Barack Obama’s poli- ness Management, is quite interested outpour.” According to the British media, Heselden, cies have been turned down and this in current economic issues and seems While the economy has been 62, plunged into the River Wharfe while riding should be cause for worry about the to have been doing some research of causing a great increase in unemploy- a rugged country version of the two-wheeled United States’ economic future. his own. ment in the past three years, calcula- transporter on Sunday, according to MSNBC. The economic recession the United “The economy is going down tions show throughout the next four Heselden was worth around $265 million. A States is going through has affected slowly; however, some argue that it years there is an expected decrease in Segway was recovered from the scene. “At this all types of people including FIU is actually going up,” said freshman unemployment rates. time we do not believe the death to be suspicious,” the spokesman added. Alex Sink has famous, Disciplines ‘fused together’ in course unusual ancestor GSC, page 8 communications course and combining what many consid- Students will also be able If Alex Sink makes history and becomes David Park, assistant professor ered the two most important to study at the Institute of Florida’s fi rst female governor, she still won’t be The course now includes of advertising and public rela- disciplines in communica- Marketing Communications the most celebrated member of her family. Her strategies and tactics for the tions, taught the strategic deci- tions: Advertising and Public in Berlin. The school is ranked great-granddad was Chang Bunker, one half of additional communications sion-making course. Relations. as the top advertising and the original Siamese Twins, according to The disciplines: direct marketing, All members of the grad- With the new study abroad marketing communications Miami Herald. The identical brothers, Chang and events marketing, digital uate faculty implemented program, the faculty encour- school in the country. Eng Bunker, spent their 63 years attached at the media, and social networking. the infusion of strategic and ages the master’s program The European headquar- stomach. “The program defi nitely international case studies students to participate in study ters of global advertising They traveled the world as curiosities before looks better on a resume, and throughout the curriculum. abroad programs in either and public relations agen- fi nally settling as gentlemen farmers in the foothills I feel like I’m complementing “We felt that the move to Spain or Germany. cies, located in Berlin, deals of North Carolina. In 1843, Chang and Eng mar- my undergraduate studies with our new master’s in Global Students have the option of with a number of advertising ried two local sisters in this community 37 miles a more in depth understanding Strategic Communications studying at the University of and public relations agen- northeast of Winston-Salem. Between them, they of the industry,” Aballi said. was the best way to increase Seville in Spain, the number cies. It gives students a chance fathered 21 children while still attached. The new course does not the quality and relevance of our one ranked school of Jour- to hear fi rst-hand how these – Compiled by Alexandra Camejo only cover crucial elements, master’s program,” Figueredo nalism and Communications agencies are managing their but tactical implementation said. in Spain, and one of the top- global clients across the many elements, by strategically The faculty is also working three in Europe. cultures you fi nd in Europe. taking into consideration all on a study abroad program “Given our large Hispanic “We’re still looking to of the communications disci- from which SJMC majors can student population, we felt expand our program into one CORRECTIONS plines available today. benefi t. it was important to have a or two additional countries and “This process requires a The previous master’s program that took our students are considering China, Brazil, In Vol. 24 Issue 16 of The Beacon, the photo of Dr. series of strategic decision- program in Integrated back to their country of heri- or [one in] the Middle East,” Norman Finkelstein was not credited. The photographer making steps to ensure the Communications focused on tage,” Figueredo said. Figueredo said. was Alexia Escalante. communications campaign In the jumphead for the article titled, “Political Sci- developed, fuses together the entist Finkelstein discusses Gaza blockade,” Finkelstein strategies and tactics of each was misspelled. discipline. It was a seamless The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Please transition and had a higher call our MMC offi ce at 305-348-2709 or BBC at 305- level of appreciation from our 919-4722. students,” Figueredo said. Fiske taught the new global

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WOMEN’S SOCCER STALEMATE AVERTED Second overtime goal secures Golden Panthers victory

JACKSON WOLEK Little Rock and ASU. Staff Writer The game remained scoreless through both periods, with neither goalie seeing Katrina Rose picked a good time to hit much action toward them in the first on her first goal of the season. period as ASU was only able to get one Rose, a junior, found the net with a shot on goal while the Golden Panthers header with just 39 seconds to play in took four shots. the second overtime of a thrilling game The second half did not see much between FIU (5-4-1, 2-0 Sun Belt) and change, as it remained as tight as the first visiting Arkansas State (4-5-1, 0-2 SBC) one, this time Arkansas State taking three on Sept. 26. goal attempt shots to the Panthers’ four. In the second overtime, it seemed that Throughout the whole game, the it was inevitable that the game would end Golden Panthers seemed very aggressive in a stalemate. And then, all of a sudden in trying to score so that the game could be freshmen Kim Lopez put it up in the air put away, as they were called on numerous for Katrina Rose to head it in for the 1-0 times for offside. game winner. With 28 minutes to go in the second “The adrenaline on that play was crazy,” period, Head coach Thomas Chestnutt said Lopez after helping set up the game- made a substitution of five players all at winning goal for the Golden Panthers. once, which ended up being good in the KRISTI CAMARA/THE BEACON “I saw the ball come across and it just end as the game did end up going into Kim Lopez [right] helped set up the game-winning goal against Arkansas State to help the swerved off left and I had to get out wide double overtime. Golden Panthers to an important Sun Belt Conference victory. to go get it and I looked up to see who was “Your just super focused on not letting in the box and it just left my foot perfectly them get anything,” Victoria Milliucci The Panthers were able to finish off the we are just fortunate that the ball went and luckily Katrina’s head got to it.” said. weekend by outshooting both UALR and our way today , but to start complete the It was the Golden Panthers’ third double DEFENSE Arkansas State 29-13. weekend with two wins for our first time overtime game this season, and now has a “We continue to look on our team is big,” he said. record of two wins and one tie in those The Golden Panthers have been defense and organization and getting FIU will take a road trip next weekend three games. extremely focused defensively, as they forward,” said Chestnutt when asked about and continue conference play as they play With the victory, the Golden Panthers only allowed six shots on goal to Arkansas his team’s overall defensive effort. at Troy Friday Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. and at South capped off a great home weekend after State, also shutting down their leader in “Were far from peaking right now, and Alabama on Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. wins against the University of Arkansas goals, Michele Clark, to no shots at all. FOOTBALL: FIU VS. MARYLAND Golden Panthers need to turn creative losses into victories

reativity appears to have become a in the third quarter. Sun Belt Conference schedule looming in The offensive line has shown tremen- Cstaple for Mario Cristobal and his Despite making a number of critical the not-so-distance horizon is to remain dous improvement, having allowed just newly-transformed offense and defense stops to give the offense an opportunity to focused on the tasks that lie ahead and to one sack this season. The Golden Panthers, with new schemes and a more aggressive make its way back into the game, it was not let the frustration of these early season on the other hand, have totaled nine sacks style of play on both sides of the ball. those several hiccups that gave Maryland games creep into the mental makeup of this this season. But the most creative the edge on Saturday. team. After one more non-conference game COMMENTARY thing that the Golden The fourth quarter remains the biggest A diffi cult and bruising schedule has left this weekend against Pittsburgh, the real Panthers have done during obstacle for this team and while the Terra- past Golden Panther squads battered and season begins for FIU and it will be when the fi rst three games is pins created enough plays to keep a high- tired in recent history with diffi cult road the conference schedule rolls around that fi nd ways to lose despite light junkie occupied for days, the Golden games against teams like Iowa, Kansas, the progress of this team will more accu- outplaying favored oppo- Panthers struggled to execute and fi nish on Penn State, Alabama and others that may rately be measured. nents for the better part of numerous scoring opportunities late in the have done more harm than good in the The Golden Panthers are close, but the each of those matchups. game. past. need to remain focused on the task ahead JOEL DELGADO Even though the Golden A Wesley Carroll interception early in But this year there has been a noticeable is the key. Panthers had an eight the fourth quarter when FIU rallied deep change. An 0-3 record in 2010 is a demon- If they can do that, then maybe this team minute advantage over the Terps in terms into Maryland territory and the inability strably deceiving bottom line. will start seeing their creativity lead them of time possession and amassing 472 yards of the offense fell four yards short of the In total offense, FIU has amassed 1075 not to losses, but to a more elusive result. of total offense, the advantages on paper end zone minutes later on a drive where total yards after three games this season Victory. were once again not enough to put FIU in the Golden Panthers needed a touchdown compared to opponents’ 991. the win column. provided serious momentum killers and forced the defense. THE HOME RUN BALL But with three games already under In the end, four big plays were what sunk their belts, the Golden Panthers are already the Golden Panthers at College Park this looking ahead and moving forward with YOUR SKILLS. OUR JOBS. past weekend under a brutal high noon sun their season. that made one wonder whether this game And that ability to move past this game US PEACE CORPS was being played in Miami or Maryland. and shrug off another painful loss on the While the defense was effective for the road will give way for positive results as FIU SENIORS should apply now for assignments beginning in summer 2011 most part in snuffi ng the running game, the season progresses. the unit made several costly mistakes that The pieces for a victory are already in led to Terrapin scores of 85, 76, 68, and 56 place: an aggressive defense, a pass-heavy yards in what eventually became a 42-28 offense, and an improved offensive line. APPLY ONLINE and check website for events at FIU loss to Maryland. It has all come down to a matter of And yet, despite those home run shots limiting the number of mistakes made on www.peacecorps.gov by the Terrapins, FIU still remained in the the fi eld. FIU Campus Rep: 305.348.1006 game for the better part of this shooting EYE ON THE BALL 11200 SW 8th ECS 157 match that featured three tie scores and lead changes throughout the fi rst half and The key challenge for this team with its 4 The Beacon – Wednesday, September 29, 2010 SPORTS www.fi usm.com

VOLLEYBALL FIU shuts down North Texas to remain unbeaten in SBC play

RICO ALBARRACIN needed to work on was on point though our team is like that,” Contributing Writer today,” Gonzalez said. Valentin said. “These ladies had FIU took the first set, behind to learn in a couple of weeks how After a win against Sun Belt the scoring from Sabrina to play at the level of Division- Conference rival Denver on Sept. Gonzalez, who had 4 kills in I volleyball. They still need to 25, the Golden Panthers finished the set. The first part of the set learn a lot, but they’re getting to the weekend home stand with seemed close, with both teams that level.” another win after a straight-set focusing on defense. FIU had 15 FIU will go on the road Oct. win against North Texas (25-23, Digs, while North Texas had 17. 1-2, where they will face their 25-16, 25-20). FIU started the second set toughest road test of the season FIU (8-6, 2-0 SBC) came with an attacking mindset, with as they play Middle Tennessee through with a strong perfor- Andrea Lakovic and Natalia and Western Kentucky. Tomic did mance. Playing great defense and Valentin playing the net and not mince words when it came to attacking with tenacity, FIU was gaining 2 blocks each in the preparing for these teams. able to force Mean Green star set. Gonzalez had 3 kills, while Amy Huddleston to commit 8 Lakovic added 4 kills of her errors in the match, which Coach own, keeping North Texas on the FIU VS. NORTH TEXAS Danijela Tomic was impressed defensive the entire set. with. The third set was not much FIU “I’m very happy with the different than the second, as the performance. They did what you Panthers kept applying pressure Player Kills asked them to do,” Tomic said. on the Mean Green defense. At “The game plan that we had one point in the third set, while Sabrina Gonzalez 14 worked and we did well taking leading 16-11, Valentin set up Una Trkulja 10 them out of their system. We Una Trkulja for a kill that seemed made it hard for them to run the to break the will of North Texas. Andrea Lakovic 8 offensive plays that they like to Valentin, who led the team in run.” assists and digs with 31 and 14 NORTH TEXAS Sabrina Gonzalez, who respectively, feels that this team finished with a career high 14 has matured fast, and is ready Player Kills kills, also felt it was a good win for the challenges of the season Amy Huddleston 9 for the Panthers. ahead. REBECCA VILLAFANE/THE BEACON Brittani Youman 9 “I believed we played good “I think we’re connected Andrea Lakovic [center] fi nished the match vs. North Texas with eight overall today. Our defense, our already. You know, when you Rachelle Wilson 6 kills, helping FIU improve to 2-0 in Sun Belt Conference play. passing, everything that we hear that last click? I feel as

MEN’S SOCCER: FGCU 2, FIU 1 MIAMI HEAT Panthers fall to FGCU on road LeBron speaks

ANDRES LEON on goal. goal for the Panthers. out at media day Staff Writer With the shot aimed for the corner, The game pressed on in the second Golden Panthers keeper Shane Lopez half, as the Panthers not only domi- Four time Atlantic Sun-Confer- was able to get the threat out but nated possession but also out shot the TIM REYNOLDS do the talking.” ence defensive player of the week Eagles midfielder Andres Navas Eagles’ 7-3. AP Sports Writer James signed a $109.8 Adam Glick and the Florida Gulf headed the rebound in to the net at When asked about his team’s million, six-year deal with Coast Eagles (4-2-2) walked on to 35th minute to put a constricting 2-0 performance at the end of the game, Since LeBron James Miami on July 9, one day af- the field with their heads held high lead on the Golden Panthers. Head Coach Munga Eketebi thought joined the Miami Heat, ter starring in an hourlong TV after recently defeating No. 5 Ohio As the pressure mounted, Golden his team played well enough to win. he’s been called a quitter, special to announce he was State. Panthers midfielder Sebastian Frings “We tried our hardest, we made had his competitive nature leaving Cleveland. There has The Golden Panthers (4-3) put ended the half with three of the very few mistakes, we out shot them, questioned, heard others been constant outcry since forth all they could but could not Golden Panthers’ four shots on goal had most of the possession and all say he made a bad business — Cavs owner Dan Gilbert close in at FGCU in a 2-1 loss on but was not able to score. that happened was we didn’t keep decision. called James a quitter, rivals Sept. 24. During the first half, the Eagles marking our man as the play devel- In one breath, he says questioned his competitive- Early in the 24th minute, played conservatively in an effort to oped,” Eketebi said. “You think the none of it matters. ness, and Dallas owner Mark midfielder Josey Portillo fired a shot not give up any easy opportunities play is over and they head the rebound Yet the NBA’s reigning Cuban said James executed across goal. The ball hit the left post, for a goal. into the goal. We played good; they MVP does acknowledge this “the largest public humilia- falling into the backside of the net As the Panthers pressed on, Mario just played better.” much — all the doubters are tion in the history of sports.” giving the Eagles the one-goal lead. Uribe and Michael Muhseler tried a The Heat begin training REGIONAL RECOGNITION fueling him. The Golden Panthers struck back variety of cutbacks, switches of pitch “I do have a lot of moti- camp Tuesday at Hurlburt with quick counter attacks, sending and cross patterns to open up the The Golden Panthers’ impressive vation,” James said. Field, a U.S. Air Force in- opportunities into the box, though all Eagles back four. start, one in which they won four out Music to the Heat col- stallation in of them came up short. With only one attempt of coming of their first six games, has received lective ears, right there. Florida’s Panhandle. On Glick made four huge saves that close in the beginning of the 41st regional attention. Donning his new Heat home the night he signed, James potentially could have tied the game minute, a cross play from Uribe to The Golden Panthers were recog- uniform and sitting along- predicted Miami would win for the Panthers. Muhseler was tripped up and fouled nized last week by the National Soccer side fellow star teammates multiple titles with him, Later in the first half with posses- right inside the box and the Panthers Coaches Association of America with Dwyane Wade and Chris Wade and Bosh leading the sion dominated by the Golden were granted a penalty kick. a No. 5 ranking in the South Region. Bosh, James spoke Monday charge. Panthers midfield, one small mistaken Muhseler, who leads FIU in goals, The Golden Panthers have not on the eve of his fi rst practice The Heat open training pass sprung a swift counter attack by buried the penalty as he did most of been in the NSCAA since the 2007 with his new club, and said camp Tuesday at Hurlburt the Eagles, giving them a free kick his shots, but that would be the only season. the team “will let our game Field, Fla. SSPORTSPORTS PPANTHERANTHER TALK LIVE

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FLASH FASHION Leg brace no bar to good fashion

ressing in the morning actually be a painful experience. of her necklace plays into the look Dcan be a painful experi- Yet the sociology major did by effectively balancing things. ence. Often, we search through get dressed this morning and, This contrast of unexpected our wardrobes despite the brace on her leg, she but deliberate choices is a per- COLUMNIST for what seems did it well. Good style is balance, fect example of the feminine- like hours trying color, proportion and the unex- meets-masculine, a look that isn’t to find some- pected touch of style that makes embraced by enough girls, in my thing, anything us all unique. opinion. to wear. Mariana experiments with Mariana’s look is practical Sometimes all of these. The muted, natural and elegant, but what really drew I find myself palette she chose is very chic and me to photograph Mariana in the ESRA ERDOGAN wishing for very in for fall. fi rst place was her will to wear Cher Horow- The neat jacket, with its whatever she wanted, no matter itz’s computerized closet from sleeves cuffed, is paired with a the circumstances. Clueless just so I won’t have to short lace dress. The outcome was cool and make the decision myself. The jacket isn’t too long, and inspiring. Have you ever seen But for senior Mariana Ochoa, the dress isn’t too short, achieving anyone look half as good with a pictured here, dressing could good proportions. Even the length brace on their leg?

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HEALTHY BITES Six simple steps to better eating while on the go

new semester is upon us and between This information can help you select lower and crackers are just some healthy snack sweet and offer antioxidants and probiotics for Aclasses, studying and jobs, we fi nd calorie options and leave you better prepared to options. only 100 calories. ourselves pressed for order when arriving at your food destination. By simply grabbing apples or baby carrots 6. BETTER BREAKFAST COLUMNIST time. Tip: a meal should be no more than 600 in the morning, you can save time waiting in Eating a healthy, calories and a snack should be roughly 200 lines, save money, and avoid the between-class nutritious meal is not the calories. muffi n or candy bar craving. Skip the bagel and cream cheese which fi rst thing on our minds; are high in fat and contain about 450 calories 2. CHOOSE WHOLE 4. PORTION SIZES COUNT we need something that and choose instant oatmeal which is easy to is fast, easy and in close When available, opt for whole-wheat wraps, When eating at a burger joint, choose a make and contains fi ber that can help lower proximity. breads, pastas and bagels over their white fl our small burger and add a side salad, a or a cholesterol. Finding a nutritious counterparts. yogurt to fi nish off the meal. Add brown sugar and raisins for added DANIELLE HAMO meal while on the go Whole grains contain more fi ber which If you must have fries, choose a small size. fl avor, and remember to prepare it with low fat is easier than you think, and your grades will can help keep you fuller for longer. In addi- Also, consider the chicken breast patty and toss milk. thank you as well. tion, fi ber decreases the risk for certain types half the bun while loading up on the veggies Not an oatmeal fan? Try fresh fruit with A published study from The Journal of of cancers. such as tomatoes, lettuce and onions. yogurt and an orange instead. School Health conducted on 4,589 students Most do not get enough fi ber By choosing water and skipping the soda, As the semester begins, be mindful of the showed that students with a higher quality diet per day so when eating out, ask if whole-wheat you can save an average of 200 calories. above tips and pointers and you will not only were signifi cantly less likely to fail an assess- products are available. be off to a healthy semester, but you will get 5. SATISFY THE SWEET TOOTH ment and had better academic performance. You will be surprised how many places awesome grades! Use these helpful tips to guide you while now carry whole- products. Muffi ns and cakes can have about 500 calo- eating on the go: ries or more and are high in saturated fat. Healthy bites is a bi-weekly health column. 3. CARRY HEALTHY SNACKS Saturated fat is the “bad fat” that can raise Look for it every other Wednesday. Hamo is 1. PLAN AHEAD Stick healthy, non-perishable snacks in your your cholesterol levels. currently doing her dietetics internship at the Restaurants are responding to consumer bag before you leave home. For the dessert and baked goods lovers, try recreation center of the Biscayne Bay Campus. demand by offering nutritional facts on their Energy bars, freeze-dried and dried , splitting the cake or muffi n with a friend. There, she offers free nutritional counseling websites. nuts, applesauce and whole-wheat pita chips Still hungry? Eat a fruit or yogurt. These are sessions to students. Intercollegiate Equestrian Club rears head on campus

JANET CAREAGA knowledge is required. The only other College of Arts and Design in Savannah, ties across the United States and Canada Staff Writer requirements are a love of horses and Georgia. participate in the IHSA. healthy competition. The equestrian team will be hosting The equestrian club says their approach Three students with a shared love of “My favorite part of riding is the bond fundraising events throughout the semester is to teach the students to ride different horses and competition found a way to I get to create with these amazing animals to raise funds for competition as well as types of horses in a safe, controlled atmo- share those passions with other students by and knowledge I have that when I get to the cost of equipment and lessons. sphere. Horse ownership is not required in starting the University’s Equestrian team. the barn, nothing trivial in my life matters; The Intercollegiate Horse Show Asso- order to ride and compete in the program. It is the club’s first semester at the in that moment the only thing that’s impor- ciation’s emphasis is on learning, sports- The stable where the FIU team University, but they already have 14 tant is me and my equine partner,” says manship and fun. currently practices and holds lessons is members and continue to grow. Ozbay, who is the club president and has “I always felt that riding horses could the International Equestrian Center of The club was started by Remin Ozbay, been riding competitively for 10 years. be a freeing, relaxing, and rewarding expe- Southwest Ranches. The IHSA offers Camila Gonzalez and Analise Dlugasch as The team holds weekly meetings in the rience,” says senior elementary education eight levels of Hunter Seat Riding and six a way to unite equestrians at the Univer- recreation center in room 102 on Tuesdays major Jenny Kennedy. “From being in the levels of Western Riding. They also offers sity and give those interested the ability to at 4 p.m. equestrian club, I have so far gained more scholarships. compete on an intercollegiate team. Currently, the organization’s primary confidence in myself in knowing that I can Those interested in joining the eques- Membership is open to any currently focus, other than recruiting more members, accomplish challenges, gaining knowledge trian club can visit their website at fiue- enrolled undergraduate student with time is their first Intercollegiate Horse Show of horses and making new friends.” questrian.weebly.com, where they can find to dedicate to weekly club meetings and Association competition. More than 8,300 students representing the members’ contact information or pass team practices. No prior horse riding It will be on October 30th at Savannah more than 370 colleges and universi- by one of their weekly meetings.

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ROMNEY MANASSA The outcome represents a blow to those institutions, such as police and fi re depart- crusade misses mark Staff Writer seeking a long-needed serious debate on the ments, had no ill affect either. issue. The same conclusions have been reached BROOKE MIDDLETON On Sept. 21, the United States Senate The amendment to this bill caused this abroad. Of the 35 countries that allow homo- Contributing Writer missed a crucial opportunity to fi nally confront deadlock was fi rst introduced in May based sexuals to serve openly in their military, one the country’s most peculiar, lamentable on a detailed plan crafted by President Barack including many NATO allies, none have Christine O’Donnell, Delaware’s Tea Party- laws: the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Obama and Defense Secretary Robert Gates, reported any widespread or systemic prob- backed senate bid sweetheart, thinks America is Not only is this a setback for gay rights which would’ve authorized a repeal based on lems in morale, fi ghting effi ciency or unit perverted. Her puritanical, radical stance on sexual activists, but its continued enforcement the results of an ongoing study on allowing cohesion. identity and health is incompatible with 21st century damages this country’s strategic, ethical and gays to serve openly in the military. Despite how entrenched the support for society. Not only comically illogical, but danger- constitutional integrity, and is a disservice to The study, which includes a survey of DADT may seem, most national polls reveal ously homophobic, her hyperbolic assertions about the many homosexuals who bravely wish to that a majority of Americans are actually in sex, masturbation and homosexuality are refl ective serve their country, or have been discharged favor of doing away with the policy. of her total disconnect from the current culture of while doing so. Th e Dems should have put One survey by the Washington Post sex. The 2011 Defense Authorization Bill DADT up for a separate, and ABC News found that even 66 percent In 2006, O’Donnell told Wilmington News that was fi libustered on Sept. 21 is part of of conservatives would favor a repeal of Journal, “People are created in God’s image. law enacted annually to specify the budget more involved debate while the policy. Surveys of American military Homosexuality is an identity adopted through soci- of the Defense Department. Normally, it’s the GOP are guilty of personnel have produced mixed results. etal factors. It’s an identity disorder.” This assertion a procedural matter that rarely produces any Around 13,000 military personnel have is not only hateful, but completely baseless. controversy. refusing to touch the issue. been discharged from the military since the Her complete disregard for decades of well- This year, however, it also included provi- policy’s enforcement in 1993. They often documented medical and psychiatric research sions that would have opened debate on include well-trained and excellent soldiers, showcases her inability to separate her zealot like DADT, leading to a partisan split in which including Arabic and Farsi translators that are faith from politics. Democrats were in favor but Senate Republi- over 400,000 servicemen, is expected to be in short supply. In 2000, O’Donnell again voiced her disgust cans, led by John McCain, were opposed, the completed by Dec. and the repeal would go It’s inconceivable that so many Ameri- with the gays when she appeared on Hannity fi rst time a budget review has been blocked into effect two months later. cans should be denied of their well-needed & Colmes, to comment on The New York Gay since 1952. In any case, evidence supporting the notion services, especially while our military is Pride Parade. “They’re getting away with nudity! Unsurprisingly, both sides accuse the that gay servicemen negatively affect morale dealing with some of its toughest times. They’re getting away with lasciviousness! They’re other of posturing and playing politics. In and fi ghting effi ciency has yet to emerge. While the legislative venue seems indef- getting away with perversion!” Far more perverted reality, neither party has done enough to The American Psychological Associa- initely blocked, the judicial route remains is her egregious hijacking of the media for personal address the issue. The Democrats, regardless tion, joined by fi ve other professional medical open. On Sept. 9, a district judge ruled in a promotion. Her attacks on the “homosexual life- of their intentions, should have put DADT up organizations, compiled dozens of studies, lawsuit, led by a Republican gay rights group, style” only further ostracize homosexuals from the for a separate, more involved debate while including on foreign militaries, and none that DADT is unconstitutional. An injunction inclusion of total rights. the Republicans are guilty of refusing to even found any problems. against it is to be enforced nationwide. Some In regards to condom usage, O’Donnell is decid- touch the issue, confl ating a debate with an The APA also noted that the presence of have predicted the Supreme Court may get edly against it. O’Donnell was quoted on the Phil automatic repeal. openly gay people in comparable civilian involved. Donahue Show in 2002 saying condoms were “anti- human.” Furthermore, she is a fan of perpetuating the abstinence only fear mongering that condoms don’t protect against HIV and AIDS. Space mission cuts cripple discovery “Condoms will not protect you from AIDS. So to just throw a bunch of condoms over to Africa and GIOVANNI GONZALEZ only one to have a trained scien- left to contribute to space explo- no better way to fi nd out for sure say, ‘Here, we’re helping you with AIDS,’ is just Contributing Writer tist onboard, Harrison Schmitt. ration is being spent on the than to go and fi nd it. going to further the spread of AIDS over there,” With the help of Schmitt, the ISS, and piggy backing Amer- The moon also has unknown said O’Donnell. Taking the antiquated position of Space truly is the fi nal, infi nite National Aeronautics and Space ican astronauts on Russian and quantities of water and other ignoring sex, its prevalence and all its complexi- frontier. Not only is it in our own Administration learned more Chinese space crafts to the ISS. natural resources. There are so ties is wildly unrealistic. O’Donnell should know human nature to wonder about about the moon than all fi ve prior NASA is anticipated to have many scientifi c possibilities that contributing to the prevention of advancements in the possibilities of deep space, landings combined. to spend an additional half a are achievable in the near future sexual education and health is truly a sin. but to search it out as well. After the fi nal moon landing billion dollars over the next year and we have the means to attain In 1996, O’Donnell, as president of Saviors For this reason, it is inhuman mission, however, NASA’s to account for piggy backing them. Alliance for Lifting the Truth, went on a campaign to stop our efforts to go further, manned spacefl ight program costs. While it seems the only reason to encourage congress to promote morals and chas- faster and for longer periods of received a slash to their budget The United States won the we went to the moon in the fi rst tity for college age youth. MTV aired a commer- time. due to waning public interest and space race when President place was to beat the Russians, cial in 2006 where O’Donnell and club members It seems we are moving in the astronomical costs of keeping Kennedy practically forced there is no better reason to denounced masturbation as morally revolting. “The the wrong direction where space the Apollo program afl oat. Americans to the moon. We continue space exploration than reason that you don’t tell them that masturbation is travel is concerned, leaving Since then, moon landings won’t be winning the Mars to satiate the innate human desire the answer to AIDS and all these other problems China and Russia to lead the have been an improbability race without a manned space to know more. that come with sex outside of marriage is again way. Thus far, the International because of the rising costs of program. Additionally, investing in because it is not addressing the issue.” Newsfl ash, Space Station has not contrib- doing business. If cost is the issue, practice manned space fl ight pushes O’Donnell: AIDS and “other problems” do not uted to scientifi c space knowl- Almost 40 years later, it makes perfect. The U.S. should technological innovation. But it disappear with marriage. edge the way manned missions seems landing on the moon is keep sending spacecraft to the shouldn’t be about the money or What is particularly troublesome about her did before. possible again. Our nation’s moon while developing faster about one-upping our neighbors. message is that O’Donnell would actually focus Once, former President gross domestic product has more and more cost-effective ways of It should be about the progress of energy and money on such an inane, irrelevant issue George H.W. Bush’s science than doubled since the 1970’s doing it. the human race and attaining the when there are so many pertinent sexual issues that adviser was asked about the and technological advancements We can even consider building wealth of knowledge space has demand attention. “The Bible says that lust in your benefi ts of doing experiments have made rockets and space- a moon base. If we can build a to offer. heart is committing adultery, so you can’t mastur- in microgravity. His reply was, ships more affordable. space station in the zero gravity Ultimately, reaching the stars bate without lust!” “Microgravity is of micro Yet in Feb. 2010, Presi- of space, we can build a base on is an inevitability. Someone will Far more important than an issue of “lust in importance.” dent Barack Obama slashed the the moon, which has about 17 go farther than the moon in time your heart” is the fact that, according to the Guttm- The last time a man set foot on NASA Constellation program’s percent of Earth’s gravity. and Americans should lead the acher Institute, of the 19 million new cases of STIs the moon was on Dec. 11, 1972 budget, making manned space- With recent probe missions way. We have the drive and we each year, approximately half of them are in the 15- on Apollo 17. This was the sixth fl ight an impossibility. bringing evidence hinting at have the minds, but it seems we 24 year old age group. Lamenting on a frivolous and fi nal moon landing, and the The money that NASA has microbial life on Mars, there is just don’t have the money. issue simply because it generates media attention is certainly commonplace. But, the sexual health of the nation is far too important to overshadow with PUBLIC REASON VERBATIM EDITORIAL POLICY SEND US YOUR LETTERS silly arguments about the lack of pitfalls of sex with A radio show gathering “American scientifi c companies are Editorials are the unifi ed voice Got a problem with parking? Want to oneself. opinions and promoting cross-breeding humans and animals of the editorial board, which is give kudos to faculty? Or do you just O’Donnell’s statement, “We need to address discussion every Tuesday and composed of the editor in chief, have something to say about FIU? Send sexuality in young people,” is spot-on. Thursday at 1 p.m. on and coming up with mice with fully management, and the editors your 5-600 word letter in to opinion@ With that intense and eager passion, she could Radiate FM, 95.3 in Miami, functioning human brains.” of each of the fi ve sections. The fi usm.com or drop by our offi ces at 88.1 in Homestead, 96.9 in Beacon welcomes any letters either GC 210 or WUC 124. With your contribute pragmatic, effective solutions. Unfor- North Miami and streaming regarding or in response to its letter, be sure to include your name, tunately, in her crusade for purity, she has been live on FIUSM.com. editorials, send them to opinion@ major and year. completely blinded by the actual problems plaguing fi usm. Christine O’Donnell, U.S. Senate Nominee, Delaware com America’s sexual health. Contact Us Philippe Buteau BBC Managing Editor philippe.buteau@fi usm.com THE The Beacon – 8 T AY Wednesday, September 29, 2010 A www.fi usm.comB DOMINICAN REPUBLIC JAMAICA CUBA Dominican, Haitian killed in dispute Buju Banton’s drug trial the talk of Jamaica Church announces release of Cuba prisoners A Dominican foreman fatally shot a Haitian worker during an argument The U.S. drug trial of reggae star Buju Banton is the talk of Jamaica, The Roman Catholic Church announced the names of three more Cuban over pay, touching off racial clashes on Sept. 26 at a construction site where islanders are debating his guilt or innocence on street corners, in political prisoners who will be released from jail, as the government that killed a Dominican worker and injured another, police said. offi ces, in letters to the editor and on social networking websites. makes good on a promise to free dissidents arrested in a 2003 sweep.

SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION HEARST LECTURER Global communications program doubles in size CRISTINA MIRALLES “I think it has the potential of providing Contributing Writer us with the tools we need to be well-rounded professional communicators, regardless of the Before making the announcement of fi eld we decide to pursue,” said Alina Aballi, the new Global Strategic Communica- GSC graduate student. tions program in the fall of 2008, only 85 As far as the new program, Rosana Fiske, students were enrolled in masters program associate professor of advertising and public offered by the School Journalism and Mass relation, added a new course that teaches the Communication. compound elements of running a communica- Today there are 216 students, including a tions campaign at the global level. signifi cant increase in international students “We also infused each course in the from 26 countries, according to Fernando program with international case studies in Figueredo, associate professor and SJMC’s communications,” Figueredo said. adverting and public relations chair. According to Figueredo, SJMC revamped The SJMC masters program in Integrated one of their existing courses, Advanced Adver- communications was changed to a master’s in tising and PR Seminar, PUR 6935, to cover the GSC and the program launched fall 2009. process of integrating strategically the various “Communicating in today’s much more disciplines for communicating with clients: complex world, however, requires setting advertising, public relations, direct marketing, up strategies and tactics beyond these two social media and events marketing. disciplines as well as reaching out to global Before the change in course structure, the clients,” Figueredo said. course focused only on integrating advertising The new program has expanded the focus and public relations strategies. on global communications as well as strategic decision-making. GSC, page 2 SGC-BBC

Council supports Dream Act LIANAMAR DÁVILA SANABRIA/THE BEACON Donald Browne, president of Telemundo Communications Group, spoke to stu- BANELLY PAZ This act was the the fi rst six percent percent of these dents, staff and faculty on the future of global communications in the Ann Contributing Writer time education reform is students are paying four Wolfe theater on Sept. 22. being strongly backed by times the in-state tuition and “I’m tired of living in a the Secretary of Educa- are Dream Act eligible. constant state of alarm and I tion Arne Duncan and Pres- Senator George LeMieux don’t want to get deported. ident Barack Obama. It was from Florida is one of the ON THE PROWL This is my home now,” Leon- also strongly backed by the biggest opposers of this ardo Orjuela said. Student Government Council legislation. Orjuela is a 23-year-old at Biscayne Bay Campus. “While I am sympathetic Venezuelan who graduated SGC-BBC held a press to the students impacted Stuck in the friend zone? from high school in 2006. He conference on Sept. 20 to by current law, I cannot “I love you… like a brother.” This is you become “mayor of the friend zone.” has been living in the U.S. show their support of the support consideration of the arguably the single most insulting phrase a Once you start hearing things like: for 11 years and applied to Dream Act. Dream Act until we have guy could hear from a girl he’s crushing on. “Thanks for listening, you’re such a great the University but was not Christin ‘Cici’ Battle, taken substantial and effec- You’ve made a pal out of a guy or girl friend,” “Why can’t I meet more guys like accepted due to his legal SGC-BBC president, said tive measures to secure our who is cute, smart and fun to be with. Then you?” or “I heart you,” you should begin to status; in addition, the cost of the council was pushing local borders,” Lemieux said in you start to realize your secretly infatu- panic. out-of-state tuition is prohibi- state senators to approve the an interview with The South ated with them. The only problem is that Verbalize your intentions or prepare an tive. He makes a living doing legislation by collecting state- Florida Sun-Sentinel. they’re happy with you as exit strategy sans heartbreak. “Nice guys” odd jobs. ments from University admin- Obama agreed. a platonic pal and now it’s end up here because they don’t speak up. “All I’m asking for is an istrators in order to show the “Creating an educated COLUMNIST too late. Before you do, realize that 99 percent of the opportunity to get a degree University supported a “yes” workforce will stimu- Banishing someone to time if you are in the friend zone, there’s no because I want a better future vote. late our economy, increase the friend zone is usually getting out. for me and my family,” “We want equal opportu- productivity, and help the unintentional by both Preserve the friendship and learn through Orjuela said. nities for all,” Battle said. ”If U.S compete in the global parties. Other times this her. See if any of her friends are potential The Dream Act, a bipar- these folks are not given the economy,” Obama said in his happens when one party girlfriends and move onto a more produc- tisan legislation that, if it had chance to get a degree, how address to Congress. LIANAMAR strings the other along tive territory. passed, would allow undoc- are they supposed to live a Student Government Asso- DÁVILA until it is fi nally conve- Ladies, why aren’t we dating our best umented minors access to quality life? How are they ciation welcomes students SANABRIA nient for them to date. friends if these are the men that are there for higher education, opportu- expected to provide for their to support them in the run to While you can start as friends and gradually us in our time of need? nities to enroll in the mili- families?” get the Dream Act approved develop feelings for someone, men shouldn’t We know he’s a great guy and would tary and a pathway to citizen- According to the Offi ce by calling their local sena- take too long to make a move. Women need treat us like a princess, but we can’t fi nd it ship, was blocked by senate of Enrollment, there are tors at 1-888-254-5087 and the feeling to be right, this is what we call in ourselves to feel anything more for him Republicans on Sept. 22 by a currently 5,942 students requesting a “yes” vote on “chemistry.” than platonic love. I call bull. Don’t shut the vote of 55-43. whose birthplace is not the the Dream Act. They can also Women need to feel that “chemistry” window of romantic opportunity, ladies. Although it was aimed at U.S., all of whom are paying text the word “DREAM” to from a prospective partner to consider having On the Prowl is a bi-weekly column run helping minors, the act written out-of-state tuition. Out of 69866 or go to dreamact. a physical relationship with them. For my on Wednesdays. For questions or comments so that others don’t end up in these, only 3,193 students com and sign the national generation, if you lose this from the start, email lianamar.davila@fi usm.com. Orjuela’s same position. have a valid visa. Eighty- petition.