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Former head of STARTING WITH A BASH Jackson Health now FIU Health CEO PHILIPPE BUTEAU provider, FIU Health, July 1. Staff Writer “We work for the College [email protected] of Medicine, as well for the community and the campus,” ObamaCare says that after a said FIU Health chief executive child turns 26, they are no longer officer, Eneida Roldan. “FIU protected by their family’s health Health, Healthcare Network, the insurance. FIU is making sure Faculty Practice in the eye of the that every student is covered by consumer are all one,” she said. a health insurance. FIU Health is evaluating Under the merger, Student its new integrated services, Health has a new model to follow according to Roldan the former in providing medical care. It is a president and CEO of the Jackson four-step process whose first two Health System from June 2009 to keeps operations the same for May 2011. SH. Between 2008 and 2011 the Students visit the clinic and hospital suffered from financial Megan Tait/The Beacon if they require more than what losses that cost them up to $419 Cathrine Bermudaz, accounting sophomore and Nadine Matas, English/Asian Studies senior SH can provide, or need more million. give out free lunch boxes and sandwiches at the CSO Welcome Back Bash. than 30 days of monitoring, they Roldan submitted a volunteer are referred to FIU Health or a resignation effective May 31, health care provider that has the 2011 that coincided with the specialist he or she needs. expiration of her contract, Roldan develops collaboration disorders of the joints and are not getting the same Steps three and four are according to an email from and programs across the medical muscles, the female reproductive services,” Roldan said. “Still the focused on health insurance Edwin O’Dell, JHS spokesman. school with international and system, reproductive medicine, health factor will be provided to enrollment and managing the Roldan did not respond to clinical partners as associate mental health and treatment of the student, and it’s seamless.” health of the student population requests from Student Media for dean of International Affairs. conditions with the intestinal The University will increase as a whole. a followup interview. She is also associate professor of tract and liver. its promotion of wellness as The University’s Collaborative She was also president and Pathology. The clinic is an option for being a part of the health of for Health Economics and CEO of Pan American Hospital Faculty from the College students, according to Roldan. any person, college student or Strategic Solutions, in a model and guided Pan American of Medicine see patients in the Student Health has doctors otherwise. they created, suggested FIU use Hospital out of bankruptcy which Ambulatory Care Center as part and advanced registered nurses Roldan said “we have to the student health fee to reduce it filed protection for in March of their FIU Health workload. who provide primary care and educate individuals on what the the cost of health insurance. 2004. “These are professors, but we are specialists in the areas of definition of health is” and cited The health fee is one of several Sistema de Salud all have had patients and we all mental health, women’s health, the World Health Organization’s mandatory fees charged to all Metropolitano, a hospital have practiced before,” Roldan the heart, skin conditions and definition for health which she students as part of their tuition operator in Puerto Rico, won said. eating disorders. said is a “holistic approach to each semester. Every student a bankruptcy court bidding in FIU Health has some of the “If the service could be done making a person well.” pays $93.69 as part of the health 2006, paid $34 million for Pan same clinical positions as SHS within Student Health it’ll stay in The WHO’s definition states fee regardless of the number of American Hospital, converted but lacks a pharmacy. Student Health,” Roldan said. health is “a complete state of credits taken. the nonprofit into a for-profit, Roldan said FIU Health is Healthcare navigators are new physical, mental and social Hodgkins-Beckley Consulting and renamed it Metropolitan considered an outpatient clinic positions the University created well-being, and not merely the | Stephen L. Beckley and Hospital. site. These provide care for for the purpose of getting students absence of disease or infirmity. Associates gave the University Roldan remained CEO during patients whose ailments do not to a healthcare provider and Roldan said Student Health the option of requiring health its transition of ownership. require overnight stays. enrolled into health insurance. fits the WHO’s definition and insurance as a condition of Under a merged college health She said the type of specialty There will be one at the Modesto that any health environment enrollment. system, Roldan said FIU Health care a student needs will Maidique Campus and one at the should be similar. “That’s not for us to say,” will stay the same and Student determine the service FIU Health Biscayne Bay Campus. “Health is not just you’re Roldan said about whether FIU Health Services will have their gives them. Counseling and Psychological unhealthy and the doctor needs to requires students to have health “back up and support.” “We always decide on Services, the Victim give you a prescription,” Roldan insurance. “When you’re integrating clinical, never on economics,” Empowerment Program and the said. “A person has a brain and Student Health’s clinical services you’re enhancing Roldan said. “We are first and Disability Resource Center still a spirit.” services - the doctors, nurses services for your customer base, foremost healthcare providers.” work for the Division of Student and pharmacists - were merged in this case it would be students,” The specialties of FIU Affairs. with the University’s healthcare said Roldan. Health’s 18 doctors include “That does not mean students Iran Nuclear Deal creates student divide JOCELYN TALAVERA The deal is set in place for 10 to 15 Many Republicans are vocal of for Iranians. Contributing Writer years. It would require Iran to cut its opposing the deal, including House “If it helps them to engage in economic [email protected] stockpile of enriched uranium by 98 Speaker John Boehner, demanding for activities by themselves,” said Mirtaheri. percent, reduce its existing centrifuges tougher sanctions and military force. Mirtaheri said an ideal nuclear deal With much considered to be at stake, that process nuclear power by two/thirds Instead of curbing Iran’s nuclear would be one that brings respect to the future of a possible deal with Iran over and submit to a comprehensive inspection program, they prefer for them to not Iranians after decades of tensions. its nuclear programs has been met with regime. In return, debilitating economic have one at all. Hardliners in Iran also “[This would] promote a dialogue with tensions from both sides of the political sanctions are to be lifted. do not like the deal because they feel the the new [Iranian] generation who has been and social spectrum. Those who support the deal say it political balance they have created will be suppressed, humiliated and neglected by In Vienna, Iran, the US and the five is a way to help curb Iran from gaining challenged. their own state and the rest of the world, global powers of Britain, China, France, nuclear weapons. But the voices of those Iranian-born Seyed Ahmad Mirtaheri, only because of the things that happened Russia and Germany reached an agreement opposed are getting louder and stronger, a politics and international relations before they were born!” said Mirtaheri. July 14. Now they face an uphill battle to denouncing any negotiation with the graduate assistant, thinks that lifting gain support from their respective parties. Islamic Republic. sanctions can provide a good opportunity SEE DEAL, PAGE 2 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, August 26, 2015 NEWS fiusm.com NATION & WORLD Alumni mark their paw BRIEFS print on University

ISABELLA FRIAS Political differences could peak at Lake Tahoe summit torch of knowledge. We want for four different representative Contributing Writer everyone to celebrate and have categories -- Greek Life, The lawmakers convening Monday for a major Lake Tahoe [email protected] all the organizations out there,” Athletics, academically conference confront a Capitol Hill conflict over how best to protect said Kandys Temes, President excelling and a student that has the much-beloved mountain region. Panther alumni have of the SAA. a desire to mark a paw print at They differ over money, environmental laws, timber harvesting and marked their paw print on the The event will be hosted FIU. more. For years, the unresolved differences have sunk efforts to renew University; now they’re being at the FIU Housing Quad near According to Temes, the the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, first passed in 2000. Some hope this recognized for it. the campus residence halls four alumni will highlight meeting can help members of Congress finally start paddling in the With music jams from where the alumni will be first the main slogan of the event: same direction. the FIU Marching Band, the introduced. “Will you carry the torch?” cheerleading team, the Golden Stephanie Almeida, a The slogan asks what it really Dazzlers dance team, the senior marketing major and an means for the individual to Uber is on growth fast track, leaked document shows Student Alumni Association FIU Dazzler, said the Golden carry the torch, Temes said. Uber, the ride-hailing company, is on a roll _ growing at an will honor four alumni who Dazzlers love feeling the “...how [you will] leave your extraordinary rate even in the face of virulent opposition. have well-represented the passion and excitement of the paw print at FIU [and] what National governments, local regulators, taxi companies, direct University for this year’s Trail FIU community at Trail of the will you do to make your year competitors. All are out to stop Uber or at least slow it down. Some of of the Torch. Torch. special,” she said. its own drivers have filed a class-action lawsuit against the company. Along with Roary, the “We always do our best to There will be live But according to details from a leaked document published Friday University mascot, they will bring that Dazzling Panther entertainment and food. With a by Reuters wire service, Uber is a global force. follow each alumnus with a pride and professionalism swipe from a student OneCard torch from one point to another every time we perform,” said at the SAA tent, students will until they reach a final stop in Almeida. receive giveaways. Clues could link gunman to terrorist training front of the steps of Primera “It’s always an exciting Students will also receive Casa. PC is the first campus community of staff and a passport and a wristband as The gunman in Friday’s thwarted attack of a high-speed train bound building since 1969. students who are proud to be they trail throughout the main for Paris flew to Istanbul from Berlin on May 10, following a path that The event is FIU’s largest FIU panthers and who are campus. With ten stamps from has been used hundreds of times by Islamist militants seeking to join the on-campus tradition that kick- passionate about passing on the different tents at the event, Islamic State group. offs the fall semester, according torch,” Almeida said. they will receive exclusive French authorities said German intelligence alerted them to the trip to the SAA website. Mark The torch represents anniversary FIU@50 t-shirts at by Ayoub El Khazzani, who was subdued by three Americans before he Rosenberg, President of the knowledge, opportunity and the end of the trail. could unjam the automatic rifle and pistol he was carrying. University, is expected to give service, which highlights Student organizations a school year commencement the qualities of the selected like the Student Government speech. alumni who were chosen by a Association, the Student The Alumni Association committee of faculty. Those Programming Council and the China’s Xi Jinping at center of concern as markets hopes that FIU students will selected will not know they are Student Ambassadors will be begin new week continue to be involved and chosen until Wednesday at the present. The event will be held connected to the University Graham Center Pit. Thursday, August 27 from 5:30 In speeches and writings, Chinese President Xi Jinping often delivers after graduation. The nominations took place p.m. to 8 p.m. and is free of the rhetoric of a Communist Party hard-liner. Yet more than ever, “We want to celebrate the through an online application charge. capitalists worldwide are depending upon this Leninist _ one who is in new school year by lighting the where each candidate applies the midst of a power struggle _ to prop up the global economy. Concerns about China contributed last week to Wall Street’s biggest one-day sell-off since 2011, and the slide could continue when markets reopen on Monday. Students and both sides of political spectrum divided DEAL, PAGE 1 could influence Iran to support proxy TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE groups such as the Houti rebels in Yemen, According to an Aljazeera America Hezbollah and Hamas. report, oil prices, foreign investments and Gabriel Torres, a sophomore payment of debts are some of the benefits biomedical major, said that Iran should be expected out of this deal. allowed to continue producing uranium. As well, it can improve life for Iranians He said that with economic sanctions on who have lived in a state of turmoil since Iran, surrounding countries would be safe. the Iranian Revolution of 1979. “The safest, I guess, would be if they E-BOARD AND PRODUCTION STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Jorge Salazar-Carillo, an economics produce more uranium and [if] they were Opinion Director Modesto Maidique Campus: professor, said the lifting of economic to continue threatening us,” said Torres. 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Contact Us Sam Smith Opinion Director [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 3 fiusm.com Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Is DAESH really in the U.S.? JUAN SALAMANCA this terrifying picture reflect reality? passing day grow indistinguishable as far back as 2010, with District Back to school means Contributing Writer The answer is a solid “no.” from Stephen Colbert’s “Doom Judge Colleen McMahon arguing [email protected] We are all familiar with the Bunker.” Yet a close reading of all that “I believe beyond a shadow of back to business ludicrous campaign on the part of these stories reveal a pattern: an a doubt that there would have been It’s that time again. Time to arrive on The drummers of war play a the United States government to angry, poorly adjusted American no crime [in the case of four men campus two hours before class to find steady beat. predict the likeliness and severity male youth, usually black, converts on terrorism charges in Newburgh, parking. Time to dodge flyers from the It’s that old tune you know all the of a terrorist attack, as if terrorist to Islam and draws the attention NY] except the government many organizations lining the halls of GC. words to; the one about the vicious attacks could be quantified in much of the FBI through his Internet instigated it, planned it and brought Time to wait in line at the bookstore for enemy in the Middle East that must the same manner that weather is. browsing activities. He is then it to fruition.” three books that total $1000. Time to be be annihilated, the barbaric force The stated purpose of such intimidated and excited by new classes of nature that’s making a beeline “terror warnings” is to ensure that and professors. straight to your backyard. if the people “see something” It’s also time for this editorial board to Yes, that’s right; you’re not safe. that they “say something” and to get back to work. Look around, your picket fences mobilize law enforcement and The job of this paper and this edito- and impeccable lawns and other other branches of the American The caliphate’s coming to America, baby, and there’s only rial board is to provide the student body, artifacts of whiteness won’t save security apparatus to defend the one way to stop ‘em: unadulterated violence. faculty and staff with university news. you now. The caliphate’s coming homeland in the event of an attack. Among the stories we have taken the to America, baby, and there’s only Thus far, none of the “elevated responsibility of covering in order to keep one way to stop ‘em: unadulterated threat warnings” and other students updated, are developments of the violence. scaremongering predictions by fairgrounds. This paper will also keep the Don’t you see, as our lovely the establishment commentariat student body updated on hurricanes that friends at the FBI tell us, the army have actually resulted in stopped may affect classes. of homebrew jihadists that are attacks, or indeed evidence at all contacted out of the blue by a These arrests are presented as The Beacon will keep the student body ready to blow something in the that such attacks were to occur. mysterious man claiming to be the capture of authentic DAESH informed about issues regarding the use of homeland sky high? Of 40 warnings issued in the past an operative in a terrorist sleeper members, when in virtually all their tuition, the changes happening in the If you were to base your entire fifteen years, not one of them made cell and pressuring the Jihadist- these cases the only contact with health centers, the additions of fees and understanding and knowledge an accurate prediction. to-be to buy a weapon. Goaded any sort of terrorist organization other changes on campus that are pertinent of DAESH on FBI reports and What of all the members of on by the operative and often the victims of these sting operations to the FIU student lifestyle. other government sources (and DAESH, the new adopted name socially isolated, the individual have are with FBI informants. In But, like all newspapers, The Beacon you probably are doing just that) for ISIS, sleeper cells that the FBI then arranges to meet with his new most cases, the terrorism charge is is changing. FIU Student Media made a you’d think that we live in a world arrests every week? contact with the weapon, only to usually dropped and the victim is commitment to multimedia and online of terror, an Islamist menace These stories are often find their new friend is an FBI convicted of a gun charge based on content in recent years, and the push this always waiting to attack across the uncritically parroted by the media informant and that they’ve fallen a gun that was sold to them by the year will be even stronger than before. US-Mexican border in a politically as evidence of the growing DAESH victim to a sting operation. This FBI itself. Our commitment to the student body is convenient manner. threat in America, usually presented practice has been criticized by U.S. For the full story visit fiusm. to continue providing content that matters Yet that begs the question: does with slick graphics that with each judges presiding over these cases com. in media that students can readily and easily consume. Accessibility is just as much our goal as reliability and relevance. ADHD medication: Good or bad? So, in between joining clubs and studying, pick up a copy of The Beacon every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday GABRIELLE GARCIA of Health Mental Health Office is “one of the ages 13 to 18 years old. The disorder also affects to stay updated on what’s going on around Staff Writer most common childhood disorders and can 4.1 percent of American Adults ages 18 and over. campus. [email protected] continue through adolescence and adulthood. Because the causes of ADHD are basically If you’re on the go, FIU Student Media Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and unknown, and because a child’s behavioral will make sure to keep you informed on Recently, an 8-year-old Kentucky third grader paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior habits in early childhood can simulate ADHD Twitter and Facebook, as well as on our with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was and hyperactivity.” symptoms, proper diagnosis for children is website, FIUSM.com. allegedly handcuffed by a sheriff’s deputy at The NIH Mental Health Office also identifies difficult. This editorial board promises the his elementary school. The deputy, who works three subtypes of ADHD: predominantly ADHD symptoms tend to appear early in students it serves that it will investigate as a school resource officer at the school is now hyperactive-impulsive, predominantly life, beginning as early as age 3. Because of this, and report the things that matter to them, facing a lawsuit for handcuffing the boy. inattentive and combined hyperactive-impulsive a child’s impulsivity and distractive nature can and to be an outlet through which their The incident, recorded on video, has gone and inattentive. be mistaken for ADHD symptoms, which often voices may be heard. viral and has inundated the nation with debate The NIH Mental health office states that the results in misdiagnosis. Get ready for a great year, Panthers - over the disorder. average age of onset for ADHD is 7 and that the For adults, diagnosis is difficult because we already are. ADHD, according to The National Institutes disorder affects nine percent of children from symptoms may not be as obvious in comparison

to those of a child with ADHD. According to the NIH Mental Health office, MERCURY various types of psychotherapy, behavioral therapy and education training serve as treatments for ADHD, but the most common form of treatment is medication. Given that many children and adults face ADHD, medication seems to be the “quick and easy” choice to treating the disorder. The NIH explains that a stimulant is often POOF! used for treatment because it has a calming effect for hyperactive children - however, there are non-stimulant medications available and are NOW HIRING also used for treatment. Although there are many medications with short-acting, long-acting or WRITERS extended release varieties that assist those with ADHD, these medications can have negative Apply at GC 210, WUC side effects. 124 or fiusm.com. For the full story visit fiusm.com.

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The Beacon – 4 fiusm.com Wednesday, August 26, 2015 University Radio Beach House’s ‘Depression Station to host Cherry’ brings only happiness COLUMNIST during the second half. It is almost “beeping” in the by Victoria Legrand’s invitingly eerie and cosmic, background and reminds seraphic vocals. “PPP” has Welcome back BBQ as Victoria Legrand repeats me of a toy U.F.O. flashing her alternating between “There’s a place I’d like to lights. This is my second speaking and singing MARIA SOLEDAD Inside, students can meet the take you.” This song wraps favorite song. throughout the song, which, LORENZINO DJs and talk-show hosts, and you up in a shimmering “Beyond Love” is surprisingly, they have not Editor-in-Chief listen to samples of their shows. bubble and seeps into your the classic Beach House done before. It is also one [email protected] After interacting with two DJs, mind, echoing as it ends. It song on the album. It of the more upbeat songs, students will get free food, JASMINE is another great portrayal of hit home as a gentle but with a melody that bounces Ask students about WRGP, refreshments and giveaways. ROMERO a deep, intense love. exciting reminder of how and pops. and most won’t know much Students will also get Having been a Beach “Sparks” is the second therapeutic their music “Wildflower” is another about it. FIU’s student-run radio a chance to see local band House fan for about six track as well as the single. was to me in high school. “happier” song, musically. station hopes to change that at SunGhost perform. years now, “Depression While it is probably my This one welcomed me It’s almost fantastical, a welcome back barbecue for The Barbecue is from 2 p.m. Cherry” is the album I’ve least favorite song, I knew with open arms back to at times overpowering students Wednesday, Aug. 26. to 7 p.m. at the The Patricia and been waiting for. When Beach House still had their their nurturing sound. The the vocals and blending “We’re still not a big known Phillip Frost Art Museum. I discovered them in my magic when I heard it. The lullaby-like lyrics, chanted seamlessly with them. factor or resource at FIU and WRGP FIU Student Radio freshman year of high jingling bells and whispers with sweet fervor, send me This song is the sound of we want to make apparent the was known as Radiate FM until school, their sound was carried by ethereal melodies falling into a daze, the way hope after turmoil. “You resources we have to offer,” spring 2015, when it rebranded entirely new to me ‑ warm, were back. The song didn’t the slow-rolling drops of know you’re not losing said Amanda Rabines, WRGP’s to help students better identify yet chilling, dreamy and really “take off” at any water on a window would your mind/What’s left general manager. the radio station. dark. I would’ve never point ‑ I felt as if I was left on a rainy day. “We really you make something of At the WRGP Welcome Back Students can listen to WRGP thought music could be so waiting for something to wanna know/beyond love” it.” “Bluebird” starts fast BBQ, students will meet the at FM 95.3 or 88.1 in Miami, comforting. Yet again, their happen. is the chorus that repeats and feels darker than the people behind the music and talk and at FM 96.9 in North Miami. tunes filled me with that “Space Song” stood more intensely throughout songs before it. The lyrics shows. As for the barbecue, Rabines familiar sense of tranquility. out to me as one of their the song and adds to the describe a love out of one’s “It’s going to allow students has one guarantee. “Levitation,” the first more whimsical tracks. It mesmerizing effect that reach, complementing the to have a chance to interact “Expect really good music,” track off the new album, retains a playful element is key to Beach House’s somber atmosphere: “If with the DJs at our station,”said said Rabines. actually sounds like a while still retaining an sound. there should come/A match Rabines. slower version of “Wishes” overall serenity ‑ achieved “10:37” is, before you/I would not At the entrance, two DJs will from their album “Bloom” by beautifully flowing instrumentally, a simpler, ever/Try to capture you.” take turns playing live music. in the beginning, but takes lyrics. The keyboard is more subtle song, driven a slightly different direction SEE BEACH, PAGE 5 fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Wednesday, August 26, 2015 5 Alumnus builds an empire off his poems ANDREA SANMIGUEL He said his parents bought him Contributing Writer clay from Navarro. But Macias never [email protected] complained. “They would probably buy it for like a Art may ooze from the plenty of dollar,” said Macias jokingly. art galleries in Wynwood and even its He said he would build his own action warehouse walls, but one local artist has figures with the clay, which lead him to dominated Wynwood’s sidewalk floors. experiment with other forms of art, like Robert Macias, better known as R.M. painting, drawing and creating his own Drake, has gained a momentous amount of comic books out of sketches he drew in popularity from his poetry often seen in college ruled paper to show to his friends. black courier print on the floor and on his “I didn’t have the luxuries certain kids Instagram account. had so I had to form my own means of In little less than over a year, his entertainment,” said Mancias. account on Instagram gained over two During his early years, Macias lived million followers and attracted celebrities in Sweetwater and attended Miami like Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri, Sophia Coral Park Senior High School. In 2010 Bush from “One Tree Hill” and even he attended Miami Dade College and Wu-Tang. later transferred to Florida International After years of taking risks in the art University where he graduated with a industry, the poet sat down with FIU degree in computer design. Photo Courtesy of R.M. Drake. Student Media to talk about his early When speaking about his experience Robert Macias, a local Miami writer, has over 2 million followers on his Instagram account. years attending FIU, his sudden success at FIU, he said it was something that he and the dark creative places he visited misses. himself more than just poet. The response from his followers are in within himself to produce his work. “When you’re in school, you are Some of his many attributes include the thousands when it comes to comments dying to get out and then you let a few sculpting, painting, drawing and producing and messages about his work. His Early Years years pass -- you end up missing that music. “It’s like a recharge being able to read learning environment,” said Macias. “ “I’m in the works with of building what people post and see how my work Macias, 32, was raised by Colombian School is something that will continue to something big a group of artist, one of motivates them to keep going,” Macias parents in South Florida. He was the challenge you and motivate you to become the being M.V. Darklight and the other said. first generation American in his family something better.” Ziamricochet- these guys are geniuses,” And for an artist who is known to stay and admits growing up in Miami wasn’t said Macias. “I’m talking huge -- music, under the radar, Macias attributes his always paradise. His Creative Process art, painting, writing and sculpting -- we successful social media presence to the “There was a lot of drugs, fighting are just trying to take the whole genre by growing open mindedness to art. and bullying going around when we were Mancias’ manner is old fashioned, storm.” But with pieces of his work being kids,” Macias said. “But I think it was but with a modern twist. A typewriter But when it comes to writing, Macias displayed in places like Avant Gallery in meant to happen so that I could reflect and is usually his weapon of choice when it focuses on every aspect of human emotion, Miami’s EPIC Hotel and an international grow to what I am now.” comes to portraying his deepest thoughts. particularly, love and a lose. fundraising event in New York’s Yankee Macias said he’s grown a lot from the Which in turn, counter balances the fact “Art is pain and pain is the art in which Stadium – anonymity may not be an option past and that his experiences have allowed that he is spreading his work throughout we find ourselves,” Macias said. for very long. him to channel and process emotions into social media. He said he believes people go through “I’m anonymous to a certain extent, but a creative field. His poetry book “Beautiful Chaos,” certain emotions, like the feeling of being I think that adds to it,” said Mancias. “It It was around the age of 10 when landed Amazon’s best-selling poetry lost, heartbreak and despair in order to leaves the image and persona of myself to Macias first discovered his love for art. books list, amidst writers like Edgar Allan become stronger. the reader. I actually feel like I don’t have He said when he was younger, his Poe and Sylvia Plath. “I think people are afraid of that to show my face because [by reading my parents couldn’t afford video games or With two new books coming out, because it can be depressing. But that’s poems] fans are getting to know me more action figures so they would buy him clay, Mancias said he’s excited to see how far because they are not seeing beyond the regardless.” but not the commercial Play-Doh most he can take his art, words, you find a lot of power in these kids his age had. especially because he said he considers certain emotions,” Macias says.

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“Days of Candy” is probably the song that stands out from the rest of the album. It is longer, slower and more bittersweet than usual, with a backdrop of sorrowful chanting reminiscent of a church choir. For six minutes and sixteen seconds, you are immersed in the middle of a heart-wrenching memory, the all-consuming wash of loss. While I overall adore the album, it is true that “Depression Cherry” isn’t exactly a leap when it comes to Beach House’s sound. Besides Legrand experimenting with her voice and tone, there is not a drastic amount that feels new and some chord progressions feel recycled. Despite this, change for change’s sake does not always guarantee an improvement. Beach House has stayed loyal to their sound and fans will appreciate and bask in its soft, unwavering embrace as I did.

[email protected] Contact Us Alejandro Aguirre Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 6 fiusm.com Wednesday, August 26, 2015 WOMEN’S SOCCER WOMEN’S SOCCER Women’s soccer New team faces same remains undefeated old goals and obstacles LUIS DIAZ and Sophia Trujillo, the future looks like. COLUMNIST Just to explain what kind season. But with a new team ready to learn his Contributing Writer junior goalkeeper who The score would remain of head coach the Women’s philosophy and way to play this game in a way [email protected] transferred this summer 1-1 into overtime, but not Soccer team of FIU has, this that has earned Chestnutt multiple conference to FIU from San Diego much longer after that. grown man spends practice titles, the proper spelling of team has been Yes, everyone is State, was flat-out a beast Just two minutes into running around the field and evident throughout the offseason as opposed undefeated going into in front of her net. In the the extended play, junior works to the “I” last year’s team opening day. And yes, it 11th minute, Sophia made Alyssa Robinson and out with finagled into the word. was only game one. But three consecutive diving senior Madlen Weinhardt LUIS DIAZ the team Practice can only say at the end of the day, FIU saves in just a matter of a reminded the fans that when so much and these young Women’s Soccer team was few seconds. there are still some savvy they get off the field. This This is a new team players are still unproven. 1-0, undefeated and they FIU was not just vets on this squad. And just is a man that embodies and our goal remains Also, according to got there in a very decisive knocking on Dayton’s as the crowd was running practicing what he their head coach, the preaches. to challenge for a advancement of this next fashion. door, they were banging on out of nails to bite, senior conference title. The Panthers faced it and were finally able to Weinhardt set Robinson But when asked about woman up mentality adversity from the very kick it down in the second up for a goal that was his players competing for Thomas Chestnutt won’t be properly beginning of the game. half. Less than ten minutes definitely worthy of being a World Cup, he humbly Head Coach measured until this team In only the sixth minute, into the first half, freshman the game winner as it admits that he is just happy Women’s Soccer gets on the pitch and plays the University of Dayton Lyrik Fryer set up fellow sailed right past Dayton’s to be a part of their journey. some games. was given a corner kick. freshman Jacky Byers with keeper. And even though this is the “You don’t know Not a minute after Coach a beautiful pass and Byers After an intense game type of man that deserves who’s going to be Chestnutt screamed to his was able to tie the game up with some new names endless recognition, that reliable, who’s going to players from the sideline, with her first NCAA goal being created on the is the farthest thing from his mind going into be a go-to player, all those things come out in “What are we doing?” coming in the 54th minute. pitch, this season looks this season after losing his leading goal scorer games. Some players rise to the occasion and Dayton was able to score That goal was just a to be headed in the right and facing certain adversity throughout the some people shrivel up come game time,” off that corner giving them testament to what this team direction. This mix of offseason. Chestnutt said. a 1-0 lead that would take has been preaching over young and experienced “Every team is different. This is a new Under the helm of a man who’s won two them to the half. the summer. This is a team young women now knows team and our goal remains to challenge for a conference titles in the last six years and has The first half however, that is looking for anyone what it takes to win at conference title. That is no different this year,” produced plenty of players who move on to besides that one corner and everyone in Blue and this level. And this being said Thomas Chestnutt, head coach of the play for their home country’s national soccer kick from Dayton, was Gold to step up and make the only game number women’s team. teams, when Thomas Chestnutt says his team still dominated by FIU. plays for this team. It’s one on their road to the “Maybe we relied on Chelsea and Ashley to will compete for the Conference USA Trophy, The Golden Panther’s only fitting two of the Conference USA title, the score us the goals but now we have a team ready there had better be a spot open in the trophy continually attacked youngest members of this fans can expect more this to take the opportunity,” said Chestnutt. Coach case.when Thomas Chestnutt says his team will Dayton’s goalkeeper team, giving the FIU fans season to be something Chestnutt is never too proud to point the blame compete for the Conference USA Trophy, there a taste of what this team’s special. on himself and does so after an 8-8-2 record last had better be a spot open in the trophy case. SWIMMING AND DIVING High expectations for new and returning talent LOUIS AGUDELO Contributing Writer [email protected] Here at Florida International University, winning is a short-lived experience for many and most sports. This is exactly why the swimming and diving team has quite the task on their hands as they look to repeat as Conference USA Champions. With as much returning talent as FIU has, this goal is seemingly easier to achieve. Sophomore diver Rebecca Quesnel was in fact just named Burlington Athlete of the Year after posting five first-place finishes her freshman season and landing just behind first in the top three at least eight other times. On the swimming side of things, they’ll have to replace top talents like captains Jean Madison and Courtney Vander Schaaf and former FIU Female Athlete of the Year Johanna Gustafsdottir, who won three gold medals at the Small Nation Games this summer just after being named C-USA Swimmer of the Year.

The school record-holder in Jeffrey Piere/The Beacon 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 200 breaststroke and 200 IM leaves The swimming team looks to replace former FIU Female Athlete of the Year, Johanna Gustafsdottir with a new group of incoming freshman. behind a legacy that head coach Gustafsdottir was the team captain and led the team in almost all swimming categories which helped their run to being conference USA Randy Horner is confident his team champs. will be able to follow in the footsteps of and keep FIU at the top of the freshman Naomi Ruele joined Biscayne Bay this fall to continue athletes coming back, as well as doesn’t have a chance against the swimming world. Gustafsdottir at the small nation their dominance. returning FIU Diver of the year Lily Panthers and this program will repeat Junior Karin Tomeckova and games and will be returning to I’ve got a feeling that, with these Kaufmann, the rest of the conference as C-USA Champions. fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Wednesday, August 26, 2015 7

FOOTBALL Returning players aim for success PETER HOLLAND JR. I’m at home, I focus on my son and is on the John Mackey Contributing Writer and my family. Just trying to award watch list for best tight [email protected] keep it one day at a time, take it ends. easy, and not putting too much Right now, Smith is focused on my plate,” Leonard said. on leading his team and getting It’s no secret that the Leonard, known for his more wins. Panthers are confident this press coverage skills, tries to “Everyone’s mind is in the year now that the majority of imitate current NFL corners same place, everybody has the starters are back, including like Darrelle Revis, Joe Haden, same mind set and that’s just their top players on offense and Richard Sherman and Tyrann to win games. We all have a defense - starting cornerback Mathieu. good attitude on the field, in Richard Leonard and starting When it comes to play the weight room, film room, tight end Jonnu Smith. making decisions, Leonard even classroom. Everybody Leonard had a breakout prefers the play that will pump is being held accountable, and year in his junior year, finishing up the crowd more. that’s what we are striving for.” the season with 40 tackles “I love making pick 6 Smith said. “I just want to put (32 solo), five interceptions because I want to spark the this team in the best situation to (two for a touchdown), crowd and change the game win. If the opportunity is given which ranked him No. 2 in around with a pick 6,” Leonard to me I’ll take advantage of it Conference USA and No. 18 said. and that’s what I’m continuing nationally. He was selected FIU’s defense was ranked to do.” first team all conference as a 35 overall in defense and Off the field, Smith defensive back and return man. number 2 nationally in creating takes pride in giving back C-USA predicted him to turnovers. to his community. He is on be defensive player of the “That’s all we focus on the Wueffel watch list this year this season and is on the right now, getting the ball out,” season for best in community Jim Thorpe watch list for best Leonard said. “When we do a service. Smith visits police defensive back. To top all that, tackling circuit, we focus on departments, elementary he just graduated with a degree getting the ball out.” schools, and children’s hospital in sports management and is Smith made his mark in his spare time. also a proud father. last season as a sophomore. “We do a great job with So what’s next for Leonard He started all 12 games community service, we play a and what do we expect from finishing last season with 61 big part in our community in this season? Leonard is catches for 710 yards and order to support us we must pumped up for this season eight touchdowns. He broke support them.”Smith said. that he’s been counting down T.Y. Hilton’s record for most Smith is looking forward the days until Thursday, Sept. touchdowns. He also set a for this season, which is around 3 - their first game against Brian Trujillo/The Beacon school record for most catches the corner, and he sees different University of Central Florida. Senior cornerback Richard Leonard, with the help of tight end Jonnu Smith look to put the and receiving yards for tight team than last year. Being the heart and soul of the football team back in conference USA contention and help the program enter another ends. “A lot of our production is team while balancing being bowl game. He was selected back and the team is going to be a father could prove to be a All-American honorable more explosive. Everybody challenge for the Miami native. mentioned from both knows what’s going on and “I just focus on the task at ok, so my subs really aren't gourmet and CBSSports.com and the young guys are picking it Established in Charleston, IL we're not french either. my subs just taste hand. When I’m on the field, I in 1983 to add to students GPA a little better, that's all! I wanted to SportsIllustrated.com. 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Contact Us Alexandra Mosquera Netzkarsch BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Wednesday, August 26, 2015 A fiusm.com B Barbecue kicks off the semester at BBC ALEXANDRA MOSQUERA NETZKARSCH & students didn’t mind, “many were able to GABBY ARZOLA get food twice,” said Bermeo. FIUSM Staff “For most students it is their first day of school at a university or the start of their [email protected] last semester at FIU,” said Joshua Carrasco, master’s in higher education administra- The Week of Welcome events at the tion, who waited in line quite some time. Biscayne Bay Campus started off on “What better way to kick off the school Monday with the barbeque hosted by year?” said Carrasco. Campus Life and about 600 students Food, such as salad, burgers, sweet attended. beans, rotisserie chicken and different “Food always brings people together,” fruits, besides refreshments and music said Henrry Zelaya, production assistant at were offered between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. FIU BBC. in Panther Square having tables set up for That was exactly the goal Campus Life students to sit down and eat their meals. had, aside from “having a good time,” said This set up was meant to “encourage Andres Bermeo, the account manager of interaction between students and get to Campus Life. know each other while enjoying their The line to get food was long, but meals,” said Bermeo.

Jasmine Romero/The Beacon The food wasn’t the only hit among International junior hospitality majors Wu Nan (front left), Zhang Dongbei (far students. right) and Chen Lin (middle) enjoy the meals given out at the Welcome BBQ. “The music is vibing and the atmosphere is great,” said Bendji Calizte, senior in political science studies. you can feel it.” There are four more events taking place The band playing during the event, The band was playing Caribbean at BBC throughout the week organized “Steel Away” made up by Gail Clarke-Al- inspired music, but they also play jazz and by Campus Life and one organized by the leyne, her husband Fitzroy “Fox” Alleyne contemporary music around the U.S. and at Spirit Council on Friday. and their son Kwesi. an international level. “I think it’s a great opening for meeting Alexandra Mosquera/The Beacon “We’ve been performing at this event In addition there were giveaways such new people and taking the early stress off Students crowd Panther Square for free for the past four years,” said Clarke. as t-shirts for students. from everything,” said Jasmine Avery, food and music, where the Welcome “And every time it is a pleasure to be here “We had 300 t-shirts and they were all senior in broadcast journalism. BBQ took place from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. because the atmosphere is very positive, gone before the event ended,” said Bermeo.