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Faculty Senate ONE BOY TWO BOARDS addresses the Nature Preserve multi-purposes. STEPHANIE ESPAILLAT The list of conditions Asst. News Director requires the allocation of $2 [email protected] million to a Nature Preserve endowment and improvement The faculty senate was in fund, to enhance the preserved session Tuesday, March 8 to and natural areas on campus. It discuss a proposed resolution also demands the development for the development of two of a sustainability and intramural fields that are connectivity plan for both planned to be built over the MMC and BBC that would northern part of the Nature evaluate campus sustainability Preserve, a resolution which and open space connectivity. included a 2.9 acre expansion Many of the additional to the south. demands that were stated The deliberation resulted at the meeting suggested a with a 15 in favor, 10 opposed, compromise between the and two abstention vote. The University’s administration Preserve’s compromise deal and the faculty to properly will be presented to President fund and protect the Nature Javier Sanlley/The Beacon Mark B. Rosenberg and Preserve and all the natural Nasser Al-Rabeah, freshman communications major, performs skateboarding tricks outside Deuxieme possibly at the Board of areas on campus in the future. Maison on March 4, 2016. Trustees meeting on Friday, Those in favor of the resolution March 11. stated the crucialness of the The resolution suggested decision to be made in favor the approval of the intramural for the plan because the However, those who Miami FC and FIU deal that garden manager, shed light on for anyone other than for the fields to be constructed in University’s administration voiced concerns about the was made in October 2015 these facts that were provided students. the northern area of the expected decision to build resolution believed that the in association with the new by the Miami Herald when Despite making the preserve provided that a list regardless of the outcome of University’s administration practice fields. It legislates a voicing his concern that the decision to go ahead with the of conditions would be met the faculty senate’s decision. did not conduct a proper three-year deal with a two-year University may have special University’s master plan to before its execution. Some of According to Victor Uribe, investigation of the area option where the team may interests. build over the northern area, the conditions included adding a professor of history, “I and the master plan would pay $10,000 rent per home However, Kenneth Jessell, many students and faculty still the 2.95 acres to the southern would very reluctantly vote in negatively impact the rest of game match, and $2,500 for chief financial officer of remain hopeful that the Board area, and the excavation of favor of this motion only if we the ecosystem. any opposing team that would the University, denied the of Trustees will respond to a new wetland that will be can ensure that nothing worse Another concern was the practice at the University. accusation by stating that their demands for a win-win sustained into perpetuity for will happen.” questionable link between the Joshua Muñoz, the organic the fields are not intended resolution. College of Law hosts annual Great Legal Storytellers event

FUNMILYO IKUNIKA Advocacy Program, introduced Smith says. behalf of the Black Student you can do to help and make a Contributing Writer Attorney Crump. They are dear During the presentation, Union. He serves as their change. As Crump stated, you [email protected] friends and colleagues. Crump acknowledged Rashaad Education/Enrichment Chair for can have all the influence in the Professor Smith has been Perry-Patterson, the education 2015/2106 Academic year. world but it doesn’t matter if you Benjamin L. Crump, the practicing law for about 43 and enrichment chair for BSU, in When asked about what he don’t use it when it matters.” attorney for Trayvon Martin, years and was the president of the audience. gained from the event, he said, FIU college of Law has described the late teen’s case as, the National Bar Association Crump could not help but “I learned the value of lawyers, a pro bono office to support “The case that introduced the 20 years ago. Smith also helped notice a shirt that Perry-Patterson specifically the morals and ethics cases of people that live below world to Stand Your Ground and mentor Crump out of law school. that make a good lawyer. Our job the poverty line. According the controversy of Shoot First According to Smith, this event is to enforce equality and due to Crump, it is important that Laws,” during FIU’s College of is important because he wants process for all, regardless of students are a valuable resource Law’s fifth annual “Great Legal students to see themselves in They are flesh and blood just gender and ethnic background. to our community. Storytellers’ event. great legal storytellers that they like you. It is a way to moti- Those citizens that Crump fought Attorney Crump gave a The event occurred this see on TV and read about in the for like Trayvon Martin and Eric presentation that emphasized vate the students, educate the past Thursday, March 3, in the newspaper. Garner, were owed justice.” the responsibility students have ceremonial courtroom. He said, “They are flesh and students and confirm that their Anabel Miguelez, a member as their brother’s keeper to use It featured Trial Attorney blood just like you. It is a way dream is not too big a dream. of the FIU Trial Team and Trial be a moral compass in seeking Benjamin L. Crump. Crump is to motivate the students, educate Advocacy Program is a second justice. the attorney for Trayvon Martin, the students and confirm that H.T. Smith year law student. She was in He explained this by showing the attorney for the Oklahoma their dream is not too big a Professor attendance and currently works graphic clips of unarmed black City Police Rape victims, as well dream.” Colllege of Law for an insurance defense firm. citizens killed by the hands as President of the National Bar He believes this event When asked how students can of police, referencing MLK’s Association. presented three important key make an impact she responded, Letter from Birmingham Jail and “Great Legal Storytellers” was points. “Each individual person has the detailing his own experiences as sponsored by the Trial Advocacy “One, you have to care about power to makes the impact they an attorney. Program and Passionate Principal your community. Two, caring wore listing all the names of want to make. If you don’t do it, As Benjamin L. Crump said Advocacy with the purpose to is not enough; you have to do unarmed black lives that were who else will do it. We all have in his presentation, “We all give students the opportunity something for your community. murdered. the responsibility to make the have a moral obligation, as good to experience firsthand some of Three, You need to have the As Rashaad stood up, the list world a better place and to do minded people, to take a stand the greatest trial lawyers in the courage to do what is right event included names such as Sandra what we can for people who do for just laws.” criminal field and the legal field if it makes people angry and Bland, Michael Brown and Tamir not have the same opportunities.” of America. makes you a target of criticism Rice. Miguelez continued, “When Professor H.T. Smith, director and bad publicity because you Perry-Patterson attended you see the images and injustices of the FIU College of Law Trial will be criticized anyways,” Great Legal Storytellers on occurring, you think about what 2 The Beacon – Thursday, March 10, 2016 NEWS fiusm.com NATION & WORLD Student Conduct BRIEFS Committee seeking Sex a bigger problem for Zika than first believed new board members A dozen new Zika cases are raising reaching alarming conclusions about worries that the virus may be more how Zika is spread. Zika has not spread NAPHTALI ROSENBERG SCC as “responsible for death of Kellie Fullilove easily contracted through unprotected via mosquitoes in the United States, as it Contributing Writer adjudicating cases for last year to determine sex than originally believed. The has elsewhere, Paul Roepe, co-director [email protected] students, but also trying to if there was cause for a Centers for Disease Control and of the Center for Infectious Disease at promote safe environment Conduct hearing. Prevention reported Friday that they’re Georgetown University, pointed out. FIU has a Student for our students so they Between its promotion investigating 12 cases where the That makes unprotected sex the only Conduct Committee which can have an educational of free expression and its women’s only known exposure to the known way that the disease has been is comprised of both environment.” commitment to providing Zika virus was through sex with a male transmitted in this country - something students and FIU staff. The “We think about Florida students with due process, partner who had traveled to areas where researchers would never have expected committee has multiple International University FIU’s Student Conduct Zika was active. Now other researchers just a few months ago. roles and missions. as a community. There Council is seeking are assessing that information and They seek to encourage are certain expectations to promote students’ safe demonstrations and norms that govern Constitutional rights. UCLA will get hundreds of millions for rights to and exercises of First the behaviors of all of us. They manage to do this Amendment rights, they And for students those on a micro level: the SCC prostate cancer drug look to promote correct are governed by the code is mechanism for First campus conduct and of conduct,” says Cathy Amendment and Fifth A prostate cancer drug developed UCLA pocketed $520 million of etiquette and they hold Atkins of student affairs. Amendment preservation at UCLA will provide hundreds of the proceeds for its 43.9 percent actual hearings where the At an SCC hearing, a housed entirely within the millions of dollars for research under ownership stake in the drug. The board assesses possible student presents his or her university. a record-setting deal announced funds will be placed in a portfolio that infractions and delivers Friday by university officials. is expected to generate $60 million judgment. Royalty Pharma, a New York- a year to fund campus research, The opportunity based pharmaceutical investment scholarships for undergraduates and to participate in this company, paid $1.14 billion for fellowships for graduate students. democratic project, to be royalty rights to the drug known The annual haul will continue until voice for the student body, We think about Florida International University as as Xtandi. It was the largest-ever 2027, when major patents on the drug is presenting itself right technology transfer deal involving a expire. a community. There are certain expectations and now. The SCC is currently University of California invention. norms that govern the behaviors of all of us. looking for more students to join the Council. Cathy Atkins Belly-rubbing advice to pregnant student costs There are a number of Dean Wayne State University $850,000 payout requirements for potential Student Affairs student board members A federal appeals court has upheld aside the $848,690 jury award in U.S. to meet: a student must a $850,000 judgment for a former District Court against the university have completed at least case in front of a board Looking for ways to social work student at Wayne State in a lawsuit filed by former graduate one semester at FIU, he or of two students and one connect to the Student University who was told to wear student Tina Varlesi, who contended she must be enrolled in a faculty member. This is Conduct Council? If a looser clothing and not to rub her she was the target of discrimination minimum of 6 credit hours a right that every student student has a case and pregnant belly because it might excite during a social work internship at the for undergraduates or 5 has. would like to appeal before the male clients she was working with Salvation Army that led to her being credit hours for graduate Kawczynski describes SCC, said student can visit at a rehab center. denied the chance to graduate. students, a student must be their objectives: “We GC 311 in MMC, where Monday’s ruling refused to set in good academic standing promote the concepts the SCC office is located. and conduct standing with of respect, integrity, Students who have an FIU, have a minimum and community for our incident they would like to cumulative GPA of 2.5 students. Every student has report then they may do so TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE and be available to serve the right to have a hearing by visiting studentaffairs. on at least three hearings, in front of the board, so this fiu.edu. three hours each, a month. gives them the opportunity The Student Conduct Interested applicants can to present their side of and Conflict Resolution find a link to apply in the case and to bring any webpage also features the FIU Student Affairs witnesses forward.” the FIU Student Code of website under the Student Many cases have Conduct, and a link to Conduct and Conflict been presented before apply for a position on Resolution section. the SCC, such as hazing the Council. Students can E-BOARD AND PRODUCTION STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION The deadline to apply incidents, dorm room follow @conductFIU on Modesto Maidique Campus: has not been listed on the conduct violations, campus Twitter for updates and Editor in Chief Asst. 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ELEPHANT IN THE Midterm melting pot of people. Miami is charge of $100 per group to get takes is going out and looking for by bringing only the essentials to ROOM week couldn’t be about to become the biggest party in. those deals. your excursions. over fast enough. city in the world for seven days Don’t worry, if money is your Traffic is also not a problem. If Now you have no excuses The weather is straight. There is no excuse for excuse (because we all know you plan to drive to South Beach, to stay home and binge watch on point and the being a couch potato and missing it is recommended to drive early Netflix. Starting this Friday, beach vibes are out. in the morning and leave your car music will be on and school strong. The wait From getting a tan after parked until late at night. Or to be stress will be off. Leave all for Spring Break indulging in South Beach’s sun Miami is about to worry free, you can always take your valuables at home, bring VALENTINA DEL is almost over. to attending pool parties held become the biggest an Uber or a Lyft. out your fanny pack and put on PINO What better way by your favorite DJ’s, there are party city in the world Hotel prices are off the charts some sunblock before leaving the to procrastinate events going on almost every for seven days straight. this week and tourists are mostly house because we all know you than planning what to do during single day during Spring Break. staying outside South Beach, so won’t be thinking about that once There is no excuse for next week? Even if Ultra Music Festival traffic will be something you’ll you get to the beach! Go out and With Miami Music Week, has you already booked for the being a couch potato definitely want to plan around. enjoy the craziness of Miami in March 15-20, Ultra, coming up weekend, you still have five other and missing out. You were warned, don’t complain one of the best weeks of the year! March 18-20 and the Miami days to fill with moments that later. Winter Conference March 21-24, will last for life. With all this madness Elephant in the room is a there is plenty to do and plenty of Every hotel in Miami Beach coming up I recommend to column about upcoming issues events for all tastes in music. will be hosting events that will leave everything meaningful affecting students. Valentina Del With an estimated 2 million require either a ticket or an or expensive at home. While Pino is a contributing writer travelers from around the globe entrance fee, so get your bikini the college student struggle), everyone is having fun, there for the Beacon. For further specifically coming for these and your wallet ready, drinks will promoters are always offering are always people trying to take commentary contact Valentina at events, FIU students have the be $15 minimum and some of good deals and there are a couple advantage of the situation, so [email protected]. opportunity to mingle with a these events require a minimum events offered for free. All it avoid getting robbed beforehand How popular culture appropriates and mutates gay lingo COCOBTTR Shade. in speeches or rap verse, – regularly checking my took this dance art form to took that context away is used correctly! DIARIES This is Andy Cohen’s cohort of behavior against masculine mainstream culture. from the art form and term To all my straight a word I Real Housewives and ideals. Voguing, as defined by by making it a refuge from brothers and sisters, make hear more reality show pawns have As just an observer of Willi Ninja, a ball scene the “heartache” and “pain sure to shade responsibly often than made it a part of every the film, I get a glimpse fixture, is “the same thing of life.” and remember, shade terms like, promotion advertisement. of a world unbeknownst to as taking two knives and Sure, we can take comes from reading, “thank Even hyper masculine male me. The NYC ball scene gutting each other up, but this as a win for gays: reading came first. you” or rappers have been heard and the affluence in the through dance form… the mainstreaming of DARIUS DUPINS “please” referencing the word shade late 80s of gay culture voguing came from shade these terms is a sign and it has and so has Alex Trebek, makes for constant insider/ because it is a dance that of acceptance of an Cocobttrdiaries is a become more than just a too. outsider dynamics. two people did because they “extremely gay” culture, commentary based on nuance. I wish I could go I hear it from girls and The thing with “shade” didn’t like each other… by hetero standards. the black community a day without someone more recently, guys who is that it’s subtle. Also, whoever was throwing the Of course, that doesn’t and gay pop culture. claiming they’re about don’t openly identify as “shade” is a form of best moves was throwing demand that gays be For suggestions, please to “throw shade” without gay or bi are beginning expression. Unfortunately, the best shade, basically.” masculine. But there must email Darius Dupins at understanding or knowing to claim the phrase as expression must change to In Madonna’s case, she come a point when “shade” [email protected] its origins. their own. As usual, with fit the standards of modern media’s greatest medium, the Internet. Subtlety as an RALLY BOT art form is slowly dying. I know this because I’ve A term rooted in gay culture is being appro- been misunderstood on the priated, even though the gayest of us are Internet and in real life. appropriating it, too. This isn’t the first time mainstream pop culture has misinterpreted slang. This is how language works, though; it mutates and manifests. For example, The legendary Dorian popularity comes backlash “gay” used to mean Corey once said, “I don’t by those who claim the happy, now it describes tell you you’re ugly, but term “throwing shade” has an individual’s sexual I don’t have to tell you become blanket term for orientation and can be because you know you’re cattiness or even pettiness. synonymous with the word ugly.” One of Corey’s A term rooted in “dumb”or “stupid.” infamous quotes from gay culture is being “That’s so dumb or Jennie Livingston’s iconic appropriated, even stupid,” now turns into documentary, “Paris Is though the gayest of us “That’s so gay!” Offensive, Burning,” sheds light on are appropriating it, too. but language’s ability to the art of shade. The culture depicted be fluid is what makes it In recent years, in Livingston’s 1990 dynamic. “throwing shade” has documentary isn’t mine. As a takeaway from infiltrated its way into For the most part, I can the film, we also learned mainstream pop culture. relate to some of the subject the true meaning behind Rapper Nicki Minaj has matter the film discusses voguing, well before said it or referenced the about always operating on Madonna’s polarizing word a handful of times two levels in the society black and white video Sam Pritchard-Torres/The Beacon

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SELECTED but at the bottom of the sea, ANALYZED WORK calling out to Karen Hover. It’s worth pointing out that each track finds a fascination with the planet that hit so many emotional notes, along with the clash of emotions on this album: seamless, natural and CINDY much like the maturation of HERNANDEZ this band in terms of production Sound of Ceres, formerly and exploration of sound. Candy Claws, a boy-girl My favorite track, “Hand psych/dream/lounge/honestly of Winter,” goes into a more magic duo from Fort Collins, shoegaze territory, with lyrics Colorado have done it again about the winter and the on their new album “Nostalgia scarcity of warmth in a cold for Infinity.” Three years after climate, yet small details like the release of their second “The back of her hair/ The Blanca Martinez/The Beacon full length debut Ceres and gleam at her throat,” striking Claudia Recio, marketing junior. Calypso in The Deep Time, a nerve on romance in the face Sound of Ceres encompasses of a crumbling infrastructure. “My top 10 fantasy locations for Spring Break would be: Cancun: because of the good weather and the a mature, enthusiastic and The fascination with outer parties; Hawaii: I would love to see the beautiful landscape of the islands; Las Vegas: because of the dramatic fascination for nature space on “Side A” is just as party; Australia: I have never been there and I would love to; South Africa: because the wild animals and and the universe and its never adorable, referring to a “Dark ending wonders. eyed star child,” as “Side A different culture; Peru: Machupichu must be wonderful; San Diego: because of the good vibes; Bali: it is The opening track on both sides,” with a synth a exotic place; Bahamas: It has beautiful beaches; Spain: I love the food of this country” “Pursuer” sets us up for the pop influence and a sassy salsa many “orbits” the album takes, guitar that really lends itself to placing a listener firmly in the an optimistic turn for the rest of world of a planetarium. “World the album. where I’ve been…Standing On “You’re Me,” we’re Ten local Spring Break without standing still /So light,” taken back to a more traditional are the lyrics that cement the dream pop sound, reminding group’s fascination with space. me a lot of earlier Slowdive On their lead single and Rachel Goswell in general. attractions for students and second track “Bryn The lyrics “Your eyes search Marina,” the group brings for me, and I am always there,” ON THE SCENE Monkeys, Parrots, oh and a Museum and Gardens: ecosystems — mangroves! back their favorite sounds: are poignant and accompanied Lemur or two! Located in Ft. Lauderdale, Wynwood: Whether you 60s space age lounge, 70s with the cutesy bleep bloop Grab a Bite to Eat. With FL, this hidden gem is sure have an interest in street art, nature documentaries and sounds of a MIDI keyboard thousands of restaurants to not disappoint! From the excitement of nightlife a pop oriented guitar chord along with a gentle percussion. to choose from, Miami luscious and vibrant gardens or in the mood for a cup of progression, to a song that A duet from both Karen has the perfect fit for your to touring the quaint grounds warm coffee, head down to thematically throws us back to and Ryan are just extremely culinary wants and needs! of the beloved estate, The Wynwood for a day or night their first full length debut, “In adorable, but never saccharine. GABRIELLE From Indian and Japanese to Bonnet House is sure to be a out on the town! The Dream of The Sea Life.” If anything, the love songs here GARCIA Cuban and Italian, So. Flo. worthwhile experience. Pinecrest Gardens Ryan Hover’s background sound pure and excitable. has something for everyone! Knaus Berry Farm: from Farmers Market: You will vocals, singing “Something On “Kingfisher,” we get After a long year of Adrienne Arscht Center: glorious sticky cinnamon definitely want to come on real can’t feel this real,” along the most obvious lounge coursework, many Spring With an array of productions buns to strawberry picking, an empty stomach! With with Karen Hover’s singing of inspiration, with lyrics about jet Breakers can’t wait for the playing year round, The Knaus Berry Farm, located fresh local food, crafts and “Turns inside of me, universe” setting across the solar system perfect beach party. But Arscht Center is home to in Homestead, FL, serves as lush Gardens, a Sunday at couples nicely with the like, “East in the morning/ what about those who crave the epitome of your artistic the ultimate sweet treat. Pinecrest Gardens may just married couples effortlessly South in the afternoon/ See a different kind of escape experiences. Go online and Camping at Big be all you need. supplementary vocals. Pushing Solar starling/ Hiding behind from the mundane demands grab your tickets! Cypress: This Everglades In any case, if this list two wispy vocalists like the Earth on my right in my of Spring semester? Shark Valley, Everglades: attraction makes the perfect doesn’t satisfy any of your this together against themes mind.” With many activities to Itching to get a good workout campground. With good interest make sure to have of unity and magic really The Instrumental track choose from, here are ten in? Grab your friends, mount food, music, friends or a safe and enjoyable Spring expresses both the love they “Antiprism” is an intense suggestions for the perfect your bikes and head out to someone you love, this Break 2016! have for each other and on this bridge that blends gospel South Florida Spring Break the gorgeous Shark Valley! destination provides the album. and synth into our final track Getaway! Don’t have a bike? No perfect opportunity for On the Scene is a On “Ember Age,” spacey “Dagger Only Run,” inspired Jungle Island: Want to Problem! Shark Valley offers quality time with nature! commentary on the hottest reverb with slight analog by, of all things, a course in set sights on some of the hourly and daily bike rentals. Oleta River State Park: pop culture topics. For synthesizers and a spooky the video game “Dark Souls world’s most unique and Exercise just got a whole lot Looking to bust a sweat further commentary, piano rhythm entertain the idea 2,” recognizing Sound of exotic species? Make your better with a killer view of and a wave? Head out to contact Gabrielle Garcia at of a monster living beyond our Ceres playful nature. Ending way down to Jungle Island! all sorts of South Floridian Key Biscayne for a Kayak [email protected] moral, human lives. “Creature the album with the lyrics “All You may just set sights wildlife! Ride. Get in touch with one face, hiding eyes/ Slow, huge time was there in one place” on a Liger, some Spider The Bonnet House of Florida’s most renowned size,” impress on us this is powerful and attests to the monster towards nature, but the groups theory of love and real monster, that of a “Human- imagination blending all at shaped and named/ I know it/ once. NOW HIRING Silent Morning,” brings us a Selected Analyzed Works gentle pleading on the state of is a column that discusses our ever warming planet. selected works from the RPM WRITERS On the track “My Spiral genre. For suggestions or Apply at GC 210, WUC 124 or fiusm.com Arm,” we get this same comments email life@fiusm. descriptive song of a creature com fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Thursday, March 10, 2016 5 ALL ROADS LEAD TO SPRING BREAK DARIUS DUPINS Entertainment Director [email protected]

Spring Break is only hours away and it’s evident the student body is fiending for a well-deserved break. Spring Break is all about forgetting the worries of that failed midterm or the beginning of the end for seniors.

Here are a few of our Panthers that are excited for their plans for the next week!

Darius Dupins/The Beacon Mirei Watanabe (left) and Kana Nakao (right) are planning a girls’ trip to Guadalajara, Mexico for spring break. The two Darius Dupins/The Beacon are seen here sitting outside of the Graham Center putting the Francesca Jackson (left) is traveling to final touches on their trip. Tampa to visit family and spend time on the beach, while Dahlia Campbell (right) will be spending the break on Miami Beach with her sister and her boyfriend. Flight of the Bas’ ‘Too High to Riot’ Conchords an ‘emotional display’ returns to Florida JONATHAN BRUNACHE fourth and most well received come off as not being genuine. Contributing Writer mixtape “Water[s].” Another fault in Bas’s project [email protected] While sharing the same is the similar sound throughout NOTES ABOUT Flight of the respectively. instrumental from two years the project. NOTES Conchords They broke up shortly after the With “Too High To ago does contribute to Bas’ Being a member of have announced cancellation of their HBO TV series, Riot,” New York rapper and album lacking originality, his Dreamville, the same label as their “Flight of but in 2012, reunited and have Dreamville/Interscope’s Bas lyrical delivery help give the J. Cole, you can pick up on the the Conchords since gone on multiple tours with a attempts to deliver an album impression that it is a different similar sounds as the album Sing Flight of handful of rumors of a third album that presents variety and an song at an extent. plays through. the Conchords” in full swing after the most recent emotional display of the artist’s Dopamine is another This is a similar issue J.Cole summer tour and announcement. JULIAN BALBOA are setting their It goes without saying that it’s sights on Boca been a long time since they’ve come Raton and St. Augustine for their down to Florida. That’s usually the only Florida appearances since their case with most artists that go on tour. Miami show in 2009. Miami and the rest of Florida, is Flight of the Conchords are a often ignored in favor of not having While sharing the same instrumental from two years ago does contribute to Bas’ comedy-folk musical act from New to spend more money on making album lacking originality, his lyrical delivery help give the impression that it is a Zealand with two albums and an the trek down south, yet Atlanta, different song at an extent. EP to their career, as well as a cult Georgia is a popular stop for artists. following to their HBO series of an It’s difficult for students on a eponymous nature. They are made budget to make the trip to Atlanta to up of guitarists/vocalists Jermaine see their favorite artists, but when a Clement and Brent McKenzie. They well-respected artist goes out of their formed in 1998 after having met as way to perform at a local venue, it’s roommates at their apartment while appreciated with overwhelming ambitions and personal efforts. highlight on “With Too High To has had with his past projects. attending the Victoria University of response. While it is clear of the Riot.” On “Too High To Riot,” the Wellington. With any hope, the forthcoming artist’s goals for the album, Bas shows a little bit of majority of the songs have no According to FotC fan site, Flight of the Conchords concerts in the execution of it results in wordplay rapping “my father unique characteristics to them What the Folk, the band refer to Boca Raton and St. Augustine will a familiar, underwhelming got whip it ain’t sick enough, in comparison to Chance The themselves as “the almost award- sell out and have overwhelming project, even though the my mother need more treatment Rapper’s jazzy and spontaneous winning fourth-most-popular folk demand for them to return once album’s title track did not give like she ain’t sick enough.” delivery, J. Cole’s ability to duo in New Zealand.” Signed to again. this impression. It is an emotional reach, maintain a sense of narrative or Sub Pop records, the group released Notes About Notes is a column The track borrows musically, towards the Kendrick’s overall execution. their only albums, “Flight of the focusing on music news and instrumentals from the song audience, however, when the In short, the album comes Conchords” and “I Told You I live events. For commentary or “Comfortable” by Chicago content becomes inconsistent across as average. Was Freaky,” in 2008 and 2009 suggestions, email [email protected]. rapper, Mick Jenkins, off of his with the message the songs Contact Us Alejandro Aguirre Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 6 fiusm.com Thursday, March 10, 2016 SOFTBALL HIT IT WITH YOUR BEST SHOT

Kugelmann gets second no-hitter in two weeks

SANTIAGO ARCHIERI to be in danger after Dani The Panthers’ pitching Grossman homerun to cut the and left in the first inning after The Jaguars were in Staff Writer Mowry made two hits that collapsed and the Illinois lead to 2-1. allowing a homerun, followed the “Receiving Votes” [email protected] extended the FIU lead to 4-0 State Redbirds pulled off the It was the first homerun by back-to-back RBI singles. category for the USA Today/ in the bottom of the third. upset with a final score of 8-4. allowed by the Gators all Hunter Schaarf would National Fastpitch Coaches Softball dropped their first In the fourth inning, the Kugelmann dropped season, and it broke up a replace Summers, but she also Association Coaches Poll in three games last weekend day came to an end for Abby to 2-1, her first loss of the perfect game bid. gave up two runs of her own the past week. before turning it around Summers, who started strong season, while Summers got a However, it was the only in the opening inning. FIU South Alabama struck with yet another no-hitter by but then gave up three RBIs no decision in the game. hit the Panthers managed all would find themselves in an first, scoring two runs in the Megan Kugelmann. and five hits all in one inning. The Panthers had the game, which ended in a 3-1 early hole, down 6-0. first inning. Jenkins got off to The Panthers took their The sequence tied the second game of a double- defeat. The loss drops Corrine The game did not turn over another rough start, walking 11-5 record on the road with game at 4-4. Kugelmann header coming up the same Jenkins to a 1-3 record for the for the Panthers at all. FIU four batters and a run, and a short trip to Gainesville took the mound, and she gave evening was against the No. 1 season. only scuffled two hits and two giving up an RBI single in the to compete in the UF up three more runs for the ranked UF Gators. The Gators FIU’s troubles carried into walks all game. first inning. invitational, hosted by the Redbirds in her two innings came into the game with a their next game on Saturday, The Gators went on to win The FIU offense found University of Florida. of play. 17-0 record. March 5 . The Panthers started easily 10-0. For Summers, some rhythm in the third The first game of the Rachel Dwyer came in It was a defensive battle off the day with a rematch it was her second loss of the inning, scoring two runs after tournament for FIU was as the reliever in the seventh between both teams. After against the Gators. The Gators season (5-2), and she gave up Ashley Leon batted in a run against Illinois State inning, and she recorded a trailing most of the game, the wasted no time, and scored six runs on five hits. on her single. University, Friday, March 4. strikeout, but it was all too Panthers offense showed some six runs in the first inning. The loss also marked the The score stayed knotted The 3-11 Redbirds looked late for FIU. signs of life with a Dominique Summers started the game biggest losing streak for the at 2-2 until the final inning Panthers at three, dropping of play. A.J Belans made her them to 11-8 and 0-3 on the way to first after a walk, but road. moved to third after a Deven FIU had one more game Kennedy sacrifice walk and Saturday to cap off a double Jaguars error. header, and there was no Grossman made her way better way for the Panthers back to the plate and a hit to get back to their winning down centerfield bought ways than with a Kugelmann Belans in for the game no-hitter. winning run. The score would Kugelmann tossed her end at 3-2. second no hitter in two weeks Jenkins got a much needed in an 8-0 win over Florida win to go to 2-3 for the season, A&M University. She also and the Panthers improve to had three strikeouts and 13-8 overall. walked just one in the victory. The Panthers return to The bats were banging Felsberg Field at the FIU once again for FIU as well. Softball Stadium Tuesday, After scoring one run in March 8, against East Carolina their previous two games, and Wednesday, March 9, for FIU managed eight runs on a double header against Notre eight hits, being led by Jackie Dame. Schoff going three for four These games will set the while scoring two runs. stage for FIU’s first look at a The win improved the Conference USA opponents Panthers to 12-8 and dropped in the season. the FAMU Rattlers to 5-10. The Panthers will play the The stage was set to close Charlotte 49ers on March 12 Photos by Megan Tait/The Beacon the tournament against the and 13 at home, looking to TOP: Freshman outfielder Jackie Schoff rounds the bases after hitting during the February 26 game. University of South Alabama get their conference matchups BOTTOM: Freshman outfielder Deven Kennedy throws the ball to first base, attempting a double play. Jaguars on Sunday, March 6. underway and start off strong. fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Thursday, March 10, 2016 7

NFL Pete’s Mock UP UP AND AWAY Draft: Picks one through five

PETE’S PICKS As much as Browns can’t let this opportunity the NFL season go to the waste, what do they have is exciting and to lose? people can’t wait 3. San Diego Chargers until September, Jalen Ramsey nothing is more Florida State University exciting and 6-foot-1, 209-pound defensive back intense than the Ramsey could arguably be the PETER HOLLAND NFL off-season. best all-around football player in JR. My favorite part this year’s draft class. The only Megan tait/The Beacon of the off-season question evaluators have been is the NFL Draft. asking ever since he declared was Junior infielder JC Escarra watches as the ball he batted soared during the March 4 game The Draft feels like a three where to put him in the secondary. against Loyola Marymount University. The Panthers lost the game 4-8. day Christmas, full of waiting for Is he a cornerback or a free the NFL teams to announce who safety? To me he has the skills of a they’re drafting out of college cornerback but the size of a safety. and NFL fans will reacting The Chargers need a playmaker WOMEN’S BASKETBALL uncontrollably to who the team got on defense, especially in the as if it was a Christmas present. secondary since long time starting The NFL Draft is less than two free safety Eric Weddle decided to months away and draft analysts walk away and test the free agent Heat thriving without like Mel Kiper JR, Todd McShay, market. and Mike Mayock would have If Ramsey is available at number their mock drafts, projecting three, look for the Chargers to get who should this team pick just on top of that. Bosh, looks for strong finish according to their position needs. 4. Dallas Cowboys (4-12) To countdown to my favorite Joey Bosa time of the year, which starts April Ohio State University SAMIR BADER Suns. 28, I will be producing a series of 6-foot-6, 276-pound defensive Contributing Writer Injury Report: Bosh and Tyler Johnson (Heat). mock drafts every Tuesday. end [email protected] Under Head Coach Erik Spoelstra the Head is one Here is my first mock draft There are some questions of the deepest teams in the league. The team sits first from one through five. regarding to Bosa with his immaturity After the February 27 acquisition of Joe Johnson, the in the division and fourth in the Eastern Conference, 1. Tennessee Titans (2-14) and what defensive scheme fits him Miami Heat has given fans another reason to be excited only 1.5 games behind the Boston Celtics, the third seed. Laremy Tunsil as an edge rusher. about their season. The Miami Heat are looking at 21 games left (12 away, University of Mississippi The Cowboys have already Since losing Chris Bosh with his health prognosis nine home) in the season and they hope to carry this 6-foot-5, 315-pound, offensive decided they won’t be looking for a still looming, Miami Heat fans were in scare of a repeat momentum into the playoffs. tackle quarterback to develop as a backup The Titans hold the No. 1 for whatever happens to Tony Romo, overall pick and they need as much and not to resign troubled defensive help they can get. They have their end Greg Hardy. Not to mention pass quarterback in Marcus Mariota, rusher Randy Gregory, who they who they drafted last year with the drafted last year, will be suspended With absolutely no real expectations from the media, the Miami Heat No. 2 overall pick. for the first four games due to are looking to shake things up and close out the season strong and Unfortunately, the Titans failed breaking substance abuse policy. challenging the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference playoffs. to protect Mariota last season as Having Bosa will be a huge boost he’s been sacked 38 times, which for the Cowboys defense because is ranked 10th in the NFL. he’s a dominant force at defensive Here comes Tunsil, a massive end. behemoth who only gave up two His upper body strength to sacks in his college career. His penetrate and wear down offensive size and quick footwork as a pass linemen to get to the quarterback from last season for a moment. But not so far, since the Still unsure of Bosh’s health, the Heat has found a blocker could be the answer for the is sensational and could impact the Miami Heat signed seven-time all-star and tweaked their way to continue scoring and move the ball more, giving Titans. Cowboy’s front four. lineup adding more versatility and firepower experience more opportunities to the likes of young center, Hassan 2. Cleveland Browns (3-13) 5. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11) to the lineup. Whiteside. Carson Wentz Vernon Hargreaves III It was a no brainer for Johnson to join the Heat with After a monster performance of 26 points, 14 North Dakota State University University of Florida his friendship with Dwyane Wade and former teammate rebounds and four blocks, Whiteside stepped up to fill 6-foot-5, 223-pound quarterback 5-foot-11, 192-pound cornerback Amar’e Stoudemire helping with the recruiting process. in for the center. It’s no secret that that once The Jags, just like the Chargers, need Moving Joe Johnson to the small forward position “Now that Bosh is down, its time for me to step up, again, for two decades, the Browns more playmakers on the defensive side. allows Luol Deng to play a fast type of power forward ” said Whiteside at on the Heat Live post game show. have yet to find their franchise QB. Hargreaves could be the answer. making the Heat more of a running team, which they Still coming off the bench but playing starter I’m not a huge fan of drafting a His size and his ability to read the QB’s have lacked all season. minutes, Whiteside is looking to continue his all-star player from a sub-division school eyes is what the Jaguars need for their Johnson adds an all around game and most play into the playoffs on the final year of his contract. as high as the first round, or even defense. importantly gives the Heat another three-point threat. Surrounded by veterans, including Johnson, Whiteside in the top five. However, Wentz is As all SEC cornerbacks, he has In his first three games, he’s averaged 14.7 points, 2.7 will be surrounded by no better teammates to respond to. not an ordinary sub-division QB. experience going one on one against big rebounds, 3 assists and 1.7 from the 3-point line. With absolutely no real expectations from the media, He’s basically the perfect time receivers, such as Amari Cooper, Since joining the team, the Miami Heat are shooting the Miami Heat are looking to shake things up and close prototype of an NFL quarterback former All-American wide receiver the ball at a high percentage of 54.4 percent, including out the season strong and challenging the Cleveland in this day of age. He has size, a from the University of Alabama, a franchise high performance from the team against Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference playoffs. strong arm with excellent accuracy. now rookie sensation for the Oakland the Bulls (67.5 percent). Not always does a big time With Cleveland failing to acquire Joe Johnson, it adds Even at 6 feet 5 inches and 223 Raiders. Vernon is a day one starter, who acquisition like Joe Johnson fall into the Heat’s hands extra spice to the storyline. Miami Heat fans can only pounds, he’s very mobile and can is not intimated with the completion of but it’s also boosted the team’s performance going 3-0 continue watching as the Heat look to clinch a playoff make plays outside the pocket. The the NFL. with convincing victories over the Knicks, Bulls and the spot for the first time in the post Lebron era. NOW HIRING PHOTOGRAPHERS Apply at GC 210, WUC 124 or fiusm.com THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Thursday, March 10, 2016 A fiusm.com B Campus Life’s Tunnel of Oppression to highlight diverse forms of oppression

ERICA SANTIAGO opportunity to discuss their experience in all of this.” I think the reaction was more like ‘Man, News Director the tunnel, once they’ve traveled through “She’s worked really hard. She’s this is how African American’s used to [email protected] the whole Tunnel of Oppression. leaving us because she graduates in be treated,” she said. “I don’t think they “At the end of the tunnel, there is the the spring but hopefully this can be a realize that impact. Everybody was kind After a tentative date and one Tunnel of Hope,” said Franco. “Everyone tradition that we can carry through long of shocked.” postponement, Campus Life’s Tunnel of will be welcome to sit in a circle and have after she graduates,” said Franco. Franco believes that shock is an Oppression event will take place April 7 a discussion about what they thought Brown could not be reached in time important factor when hosting the event. in the WUC Ballrooms from 12 p.m. to about it and their emotions going through for media deadline. She said, “It’s meant to be impactful. 5 p.m. it.” Franco says the event presents diverse It’s mean to make students understand The event is meant to highlight Though the date for the Tunnel of forms of oppression to match the diverse ‘This is the real deal.’ Oppression is very different forms of oppression throughout Oppression is set, coordinators for the University community. concerning and something that is still history as well as in the present. event are still looking for volunteers. “The tunnel addresses oppression going on.” “It’s a 15 minute simulated tunnel; by “The more volunteers the better,” from almost any possible background Students can get involved by visiting simulated I mean it’s very interactive,” says Franco. “The Tunnel will run from you can think of. Last year we covered Campus Life at BBC and reaching out to Kaytien Franco, program assistant at 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in at least six shifts different oppressions, this year we’re Brown via email. the Office of Campus Life at BBC, said that day. A volunteer would either be a tackling some of the most crucial ones,” “Students that don’t want to volunteer to Student Media. “It gives students, tour guide, because there’s always a tour said Franco. but want to come to the Tunnel of faculty and staff a front line view of what guide following you through the tunnel, According to Franco, one of the most Oppression can RSVP.” oppression is and that it is a big deal and or an actor.” crucial topics this year is race. It’s important for students to RSVP something that happens daily.” The lines will mostly be improvised “That’s an oppression that we’re because the participants will walk According to Franco, the WUC and the actors will be directed by the tackling again this year,” she said. through the shuttle in shifts, according to Ballrooms will be transformed into a coordinators in order to create a “live, “Another one is called ‘Beauty Hurts,’ Franco. tunnel consisting of different interactive interactive experience,” according to which is body shaming, beauty standards Franco hopes the experience will scenes. Franco. and norms.” open student’s eyes to different forms of “Students are taken into a scene, She credits Tiffani Brown, graduate The event was impactful for students oppression that occur every day. various scenes, and each room covers assistant for the Office of Campus Life, last year and contributed to very She said, “This event is to remind a different topic of oppression,” she with bring the event to BBC. emotional responses from participants, students to be careful of what you say said. “It’s very interesting and we try to According to Franco, Brown is the according to Franco, especially due to the and to think before you speak. Never connect all of the rooms in some sort of driving force behind the event. tunnel’s Black History room. judge a book by it’s cover because you way to complete a story.” She said, “[Brown] brought this idea “That was the most impactful room never know the impact you can have on Participants will also be given the to BBC and she’s the main coordinator of for most of the people that did the tour. someone.” Florida shores yellow, brown and black all over JENNY STALETOVICH even worse than 1999, when lake said Jacqueline Thurlow- Park after Scott asked the Corps the 2013 event, researchers Miami Herald releases preceded widespread Lippisch, a commissioner for to speed up a restoration project. installed monitoring stations to TNS Staff fish kills. Since the dumping Sewall’s Point, the tiny, affluent Water in the conservation area is better understand and distinguish started in January, the normally town that sits on a peninsula continuing to rise, but at least had impacts from lake water and the What’s yellow, brown and brackish St. Lucie estuary has dividing the St. Lucie River slowed by Friday, said district local watershed. black all over? After a bruising changed to almost entirely fresh from the inlet. engineering, construction and “Every time we have this it’s watery winter on the heels of a water, clouded with sediment. “It’s like ‘Groundhog Day,’” operations chief John Mitnik. just really challenging to the dry summer, Florida’s water. Already alarms are sounding. she said. “I can’t believe I’m The district is also system,” he said. “In Florida, In July, a stinky stain On Friday, after Conde Nast doing this again.” pumping up to 96 million everything is connected by scientist’s call yellow fog Traveler warned readers that Problems this year started gallons of water a day into an water.” spread across Florida Bay after “excess sludge” was being when record rain hit the region in emergency detention basin near Thurlow-Lippisch, echoing a regional drought killed miles dumped off beaches, Gov. January. Already saturated from Miami International Airport environmentalists around the of seagrass. Last month, water Rick Scott declared a state of a wet El Nino winter that flooded constructed after Hurricane state, says the solution to the managers began flushing Lake emergency, blaming problems parts of Miami-Dade County in Irene in 2000 and has cranked problem is simple: more storage Okeechobee into the Atlantic on the aging dike and the Obama December, causing $125 million up pumps dumping water into south of the lake. Ocean and Gulf of Mexico after administration. in crop losses in a single week, the Miami Canal. Another 5 But that solution, first posed record rain. A familiar wave of “Not only is the well-being the lake rose rapidly, forcing the million gallons a day is being by former Gov. Charlie Crist, black water thick with sediment and health of our families at risk U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pumped into an aquifer storage has been repeatedly rejected by soon flowed east, spreading to if the Obama Administration to start dumping water to protect and recovery pilot well in Palm legislators and Scott, even after corals on the northern remnants doesn’t immediately begin the dike. Beach County, which was part of voters overwhelmingly passed of the state’s reef tract. On funding repairs to their federally When releases into the larger project scrapped because a constitutional amendment to the west coast, water turned a operated dike, but our housing Caloosahatchee river failed to of questions over effectiveness spend taxes from real estate deals muddy brown. market, tourism industry and bring down levels fast enough, and ecological impacts. on land to save the Everglades. “You can’t see 3 inches in the agricultural community will fail the Corps started releasing Even with the extreme A bill this year sets aside up water,” said fishing Capt. Mike if the dike is not repaired and water to the east. On Feb. pumping and more rain forecast, to $200 million for the next 20 Connor, whose Stuart-based properly maintained,” Scott said 4, as the lake continued to water managers say they’ll likely years on Everglades restoration. business is down 70 percent this in a statement. rise, the Corps announced it need to keep dumping water into But money for land, $27.7 year as he struggles to recover Locals, meanwhile, dusted would begin dumping as much the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee million, went to restoration from a similar flushing in 2013. off old battle plans: A group of water as possible into both the for some time. And the longer projects already under way, not “We get this every two to anglers headed to Tallahassee Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie the releases last, the bigger the a reservoir. three years,” he complained. last week to complain while rivers. odds for dead seagrass and more “This year what really has “It’s like a punch drunk boxer. others organized a protest Meanwhile, sprawling water toxic consequences. people angry is the Amendment You get punched too many times Friday in Stuart. Three mayors conservation areas to the south “It won’t happen right away. 1 money,” Connor said. “We and you just don’t get up.” from the west coast also flew of the lake normally used to hold Usually stuff like that happens thought that was a blessing Dumping lake water has to Washington to beg for help. excess water also topped out. after the fish have been stressed for us. But the Legislature has become a routine move with an A video Connor posted on his To get rid of the water, the for a period of time. Kind of like stolen the money two years in aging flood control system that Facebook page last month has water management district people,” said Dennis Hanisak, a row. We’ve had 25 years of can’t handle Mother Nature’s been viewed more than 377,000 began opening taps wherever a director of Marine Ecosystem promises here and nothing is in curve balls. But scientists fear times. possible. More than 5.6 billion Health at Florida International the ground.” this round of releases, coming so “Unfortunately, the writing gallons of water have been University’s Harbor Branch early in the dry season, could be on the wall is total destruction,” moved into Everglades National Observatory where, following