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NICOLE AGUIAR to resolve these issues by the end Staff Writer of spring 2014. “[SGA has] put a face and urgency to personalize The Office of Governmental the lobbying process,” said SGA Relations and the Student Govern- Governmental Affairs Coordinator ment Association are combining Alexis Calatayud. efforts in hopes of gaining income The College of Medicine has funding for three main issues been under a ten-year funding plan identified by the University as to create a self-sustainable college. affecting students and the growth For this last year, the University is of the institution. seeking $15,000 in state funding These issues include funding before it uses its own budget. for the College of Medicine, an A funding issue affecting all increase in the Capital Improve- public Florida universities is the
Maria Lorenzino/The Beacon ment Trust Fund and an increase shortage of financial assistance in need-based financial aid. from the state government towards Students learn to dance Salsa and Bachata this month during SPC’s Dancing with the Wolfe Student Government lobbyists the Capital Improvement Trust series. are working to gain the support of local South Florida legislatures SEE FUNDING, PAGE 2 College of Law remains outlier of national findings RAUL HERRERA reducing class size,” said R. Alex Acosta, dean of College were admitted (26 percent), indicating an increase in Staff Writer of Law. rates of admission. Statistics from the College of Law show that 595 of “Two things are going on: over a four year period there Pre-law students face a new challenge as they spend has been an increase in applicants, not a decrease,” said their years preparing for postgraduate studies. Acosta. “You can’t just look at the number of applicants, In a recent survey by Kaplan Test Prep, 54 percent of you have to look at who the applicants are.” law school admissions officers reported that they will be Acosta went on to mention the college’s emphasis cutting their incoming classes for the 2013-2014 year. We are very much going on quality of applicants, those with better LSAT scores The study also noted that 25 percent of law schools are applying as opposed to those with lower scores. planning to make cuts next year. This displays an increase against the trend. We’re not “Our class is exactly where we want it to be. Except from the 51 percent of law schools that are making cuts as for the goal that we set, there are no plans to decrease it. reported by Kaplan Test Prep last year. reducing class size. Our class size has not been impacted by the trend,” said Stephany Montano, sophomore English and political R. Alex Acosta Acosta, citing that the college is 105th in a U.S. News science major, finds the trend troubling. Dean ranking. “It’s already hard enough to get into law school as it is, College of Law He also pointed to the recent increase in GPA for the and now that they’re cutting admittance, it makes it even current class – which is at 3.73 for the majority of students more competitive,” said Montano. “Everybody wants to according to a pamphlet released by the College of Law – be the best.” and in LSAT scores where 75 percent of students scored a The University’s College of Law, however, displays a the 2,686 applicants in 2012 were admitted, signaling an 158 according to the very same pamphlet. different route. admittance rate of about 22 percent for that year. This “We are very much going against the trend. We’re not year’s fact sheet showed that 558 of the 2,129 applicants SEE LAW, PAGE 2 UNICEF comes to campus, wins rising club of the year
IRECH COLON lems in the world, but if we start more international relations major Contributing Writer volunteering and helping out, then and a member of UNICEF@FIU. we become part of the solution,” Recently this semester, Fresh out of the Big Apple, the said Lorraine Apolis, president of UNICEF@FIU applied a more flex- University chapter of the United UNICEF@FIU. ible approach in involving members Nations International Children’s Members gets involved with in planning events which attributed It gives an opportunity for students Emergency Fund has reached a events and projects as they believe greatly to the club’s achievement in successful point – it was appointed working together is the best way New York City. to be less self-absorbed. the 2013 Rising Star Club of the to achieve success in attaining “We give people a chance to Year award at the UNICEF Campus donations and getting students present ideas and projects they’d Lorraine Apolis Initiative Summit where the club involved. Also, UNICEF opens like to work on,” said Lorraine. President participated in workshops to learn doors for internships for those inter- “We’re very flexible in that way.” UNICEF@FIU more about the organization’s goal ested in humanitarian causes. At Editorial members said they for advocating on campuses. the Summit, the club was able to have worked to make the club more UNICEF is a nonprofit organiza- speak with different organizations enjoyable for students in the that Jo. suffering for kids. Any one can tion that aims to help children under like Peace Corps and educational they have allowed them to have This organization is available excel and make a positive change the United Nations in under devel- programs that presented internship more of a say in events and a chance for students from all majors and by utilizing their special talents. oped countries. UNICEF@FIU’s opportunities that would be ideal for to connect with other committees. for anybody who is willing to take “I discovered that it is much mission is to empower students to those wanting to make a difference. “It is why we started creating an opportunity to make the world a more than simply fundraising,” give more and be part of UNICEF’s “My involvement allows me projects that would allow members better place for children; the orga- said Jo. “UNICEF is more about global mission. to do things I am passionate about to obtain some level of control on nization provides participants a protecting the lives of children and “I got involved with UNICEF with people who share similar what they really want to do,” said chance to give ideas and apply their because I feel like people are prob- goals,” said Makita Rova, sopho- Secretary of UNICEF@FIU Andrea skills for the ultimate goal of zero SEE SERVICE, PAGE 2 2 The Beacon – Monday, October 28, 2013 NEWS fiusm.com
WORLD NEWS Efforts from Panthers and Tests prove Roma couple are legislatures underway for aid mystery girl’s parents FUNDING, PAGE 1 26 on their ACT in order to To put it into perspec- has enough to support The mystery is solved - but the future of the young receive Bright Futures. tive: 80 percent of students their family, doesn’t mean girl known only as Maria is still uncertain. DNA tests The University has a from this year’s senior class they can also put their kid have confirmed that a Bulgarian Roma couple living Fund. CITF is a fee students specific disadvantage to the receive Bright Futures, but through college alone,” said in an impoverished village with their nine other chil- pay every semester through new standards for Bright if they were to apply under biology sophomore Doris dren are the biological parents of the girl found in tuition dedicated to building Futures because of the 2014 standards, only 40 Gonzalez. Greece with another Roma couple, authorities said or renovating non-aca- population served, where percent would receive aid. SGA is working with Friday. Genetic profiles of Sasha Ruseva, 35, and demic buildings such as House of Representa- her husband, Atanas, matched that of Maria, Inte- rior Ministry official Svetlozar Lazarov said Friday. the Graham Center and the tives, including Jose Felix Ruseva says she gave birth to a baby girl four years Recreation Center. Diaz, Jose Javier Rodri- ago in Greece while working as an olive picker, but This year the University guez, Gwen Margolis, Jose gave the child away because she was too poor to care received $30 million from Oliva and Cynthia Stafford for her. She since has had two more children after the government rather than to “bridge the gap between Maria. Maria has been in a charity’s care since author- the expected $170 million. SGA has put a student face Bright Futures recipients ities raided a Roma settlement in Greece last week And the issue that has and FAFSA recipients,” said and found she was not related to the couple. personally affected students and urgency to personalize Calatayud. is the raise in criteria for In relation to these repre- German spy chiefs to head to US Bright Futures Scholar- the lobbying process. sentatives, most Univer- for talks ships. Bright Futures is a sity graduates live in South merit-based scholarship Alexis Calatayud Florida, meaning the future Governmental Affairs Coordinator German spy chiefs will travel to Wash- program which, according of Miami-Dade County will ington shortly to talk with U.S. officials about to state legislatures, 9,926 SGA be affected by the success the spying allegations that have so angered FIU students used last year students have in gaining an Europe, including whether Chancellor Angela to pay for their classes. education. Merkel’s cellphone was monitored by the “If I didn’t have Bright the required SAT and ACT There are many students Calatayud said if National Security Agency. The heads of Futures, I would have scores for acceptance aren’t who are not receiving any students are not receiving Germany’s foreign and domestic intelligence to take out student loans as high as the University help at all to pay for college help from Bright Futures or agencies will participate in the talks with the which leaves me starting of Florida or Florida State because their SAT/ACT FASFA, the population of White House and the NSA, German govern- my life with debt just out University. Future students scores are too low, but their college graduates in Miami- ment spokesman Georg Streiter announced of college,” said economics will receive less aid than financial income is just Dade will decrease. Efforts Friday. Streiter did not give a specific date for the trip, saying it was being arranged on “rela- and math senior Junior Pena. those of the past. enough that they are not from student government tively short notice.” He said the exact compo- Incoming freshmen in “The new require- receiving aid from Federal and legislatures are still in sition of the team was still being determined. 2013 were required to score ments are a little high and Student Aid either. For this the works, but the goal is to a 1020 (50th percentile) on will only discourage many reason, SGA is lobbying for increase need-based finan- Italy: 700 refugees saved at sea their SAT and a 22 on their high school students from an increase in need-based cial aid and resolve the other ACT, which is already a rise attending FIU, or even financial aid. two issues addressed by the amid EU deadlock from previous years. Next college in general. A univer- “There are some people end of spring 2014. year’s incoming freshmen sity is supposed to promote who really should be getting European Union leaders on Friday failed to take [email protected] new action to ease the plight of thousands of boat are going to have to score education and this is the Federal Student Aid and refugees trying to cross from North Africa. Italian a 1170 on the SAT and a exact opposite,” said Pena. aren’t. Just because a family vessels rescued another 700 migrants while the two-day EU summit was going on. The Italian coast guard assisted five crowded boats in the Mediterra- nean Sea near Sicily carrying a total of 705 migrants, Pre-law Panthers rise to the competition it said. All were brought to safety except for one LAW, PAGE 1 migrant who reportedly fell into the sea during rescue So what students do in these extern- state. operations by a Maltese cargo ship. A search was ships is go to court and prosecute Meanwhile, Montano will not let launched. About 365 migrants drowned in an Oct. The Kaplan Test Prep survey also or defend clients in small cases that the rise in competitiveness for law 3 capsizing near Lampedusa, an Italian island that showed that 78 percent of law school nonetheless offer significant experi- schools faze her as she follows the is closer to North Africa than to the European main- land. Following the tragedy, EU officials set up a task admissions officers believe that the ence,” said Acosta. pre-law track. force seeking, among others, to improve the system curricula of American legal studies Acosta mentioned that many grad- “Law school has been my dream of maritime border patrols. needs to be reformed to better prepare uates have found employment thanks since I was in the fifth grade,” said students for careers as attorneys. to the program. Montano, “My whole focus in middle For more world news, check out According to Acosta, the College “Do you want to hire someone school, high school, [and everything FIUSM.com. of Law has a plethora of clin- whom you had the opportunity to else] was ‘I need to get good grades, ical programs for students to better observe firsthand, or do you hire I need to go to a good college, get a prepare themselves for future careers. someone off their résumé?” said good GPA there, get a good grade in “I believe we have about 115 clin- Acosta. the LSAT, because I have to get into ical programs, which is an incredible The College of Law rates have not law school’.” [amount] because that doesn’t count influenced Montano’s decision as to “And I will if I work hard externships,” said Acosta. what universities she should apply enough,” said Montano, “I did my “The other thing we’ve started to. own research and not a lot of people EDITORIAL BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION to really push: externships,” said “My dream has always been to apply to law school with a double Editor in Chief Modesto Maidique Campus: Acosta. He said the college is one of go out of state. My top choice right major or a minor, they apply with just GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Brandon Wise the most important clinical programs, now is Stanford Law School,” said the pre-law track or any other major. (305) 348-2709 increasing chances of employment. Montano. So I’m doing my best, you know, to [email protected] Production Manager/ “Under The Florida Bar rule, if Montano clarified that she wishes stand out.” Copy Chief Biscayne Bay Campus you have 48 credits, you are allowed to get her bachelor’s degree at the Jenna Kefauver WUC 124, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM (305) 919-4722 to go to court and represent clients. University and her law degree out of [email protected] News Director [email protected] Madison Fantozzi Editor-in-Chief: (305) 348-1580 UNICEF serves as great opportunity Entertainment Director [email protected] Diego Saldana-Rojas Advertising: SERVICE, PAGE 1 (305) 348-6994 with other board members, here in Miami as well as in Rova said joining was Sports Director [email protected] has partnered up with frater- other countries. According simple. “I heard about them Francisco Rivero encouraging a better you.” nity Phi Iota Alpha who work to the UNICEF website, in a club fair, went to a The Beacon is published on Mondays, “It gives an opportunity with UNICEF year-round to 5.5 million children world- general meeting and joined Wednesdays and Fridays during the Fall Opinion Director and Spring semesters and once a week for students to be less self host a Halloween Costume wide are victims of forced through OrgSync.” Junette Reyes during Summer B. One copy per person. absorbed,” said Apolis. Contest on Oct. 31. labor and child trafficking. UNICEF@FIU meets Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon For the month of October, The main event for this The organization’s goal is to every other Friday in the Photo Editor is not responsible for the content of ads. UNICEF has nationally semester is aimed towards decrease that number to zero. Graham Center. You can find Stephanie Mason Ad content is the sole responsibility of the company or vendor. The Beacon is an focused on the Trick-or-Treat human trafficking and child “We want everyone to them through Facebook and editorially independent newspaper partially for UNICEF campaign that slavery awareness which know UNICEF is at FIU, OrgSync.
funded by student and services fees that are fundraises to provide clean will occur Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. and everyone interested is appropriated by Student Government. water for children. Here at in the Graham Center Pit. It welcome to ask, support and [email protected] the University, Apolis, along focuses on child slavery right join,” said Jo. Contact Us Junette Reyes Opinion Director [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 3 fiusm.com Monday, October 28, 2013 Down with “female supremacy” The final 25 percent GISELLE BERMAN body hair, rioting, running around down because of the rooted bias in TENEIL LAWRENCE Staff Writer naked and very often engaging in response to the extremist expres- Contributing Writer discourse that puts down men as a sion of feminism. The idea of female supremacy is general whole. Extremism doesn’t actually Despite the attention given to your grades, I have witnessed the exact opposite of feminism. define feminism, or at least it first-hand that the ultimate criterion for being hired in the real world Is this surprising to you? If so, shouldn’t. is experience; employers won’t be looking at your Panther Degree please, read on. We must remember that this Audit. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary If you’re not a belief is named “feminism” as Internships provide students with this experience and if the defines feminism as “the belief opposed to the more descriptive University intends to prepare its students adequately for the real that men and women should have feminist, that label “gender equality” because world, they could be doing more to help their students get this crit- equal rights and opportunities,” females are the targeted gender in ical asset before they graduate. not female empowerment or female means you the undeniable patriarchy in which “College Internships: The Ultimate Social Network,” an article superiority. we live – especially when this revo- published in the March 31 issue of the Miami Herald, referred to If you’re not a feminist, that don’t support lutionary expression first came internships as the game-changer. means you don’t support gender about. Our own interim career services director touted their impor- equality. Females who say “I gender If you don’t want to do anything tance in the article by declaring that internships are one of the four support women, but I’m not a femi- about it or don’t think it’ll change, key factors that employers use in selecting a new hire. nist” have no idea what they’re equality. your belief is absolutely accept- Why then are internships not a main component of our curric- talking about. Men who outwardly able, but I implore you to under- ulum here at the University? resent feminism support the patri- stand what “feminism” actually I was not able to take any classes with the School of Journalism archy and basically don’t want These extremists definitely give refers to. This way we won’t have and Mass Communication without sitting through that mind- anything to change – which I regard feminism a bad name. If you want so many stink faces in response to numbing orientation, but I could graduate with honors without ever as an opinion as valid as others. to have body hair, you can very the word. setting foot in a professional setting whereby I would be lacking 25 In mainstream thought, people well do so for yourself and because “Female supremacy” is the oppo- percent of what I needed to secure a job. are assigned binary gender roles: you support gender equality – not site of “feminism” because it’s the This indicates a serious design flaw. male and female. Masculinity because “men suck.” The idea opposite of gender equality. Femi- The University does offer some help to students in acquiring describes strength and power. Femi- that everything is good in moder- nists don’t want females to gain internships; however, the process may be cumbersome and is ninity, on the other hand, represents ation revolves around the fact that more than males. Feminists don’t overly bureaucratic. domesticity and being delicate. every form of extremism results in want the patriarchy to be turned Constanza Gallardo, a junior in the undergraduate journalism This describes masculinity as the negativity. around. program, took the initiative to seek the college’s help in securing opposite of femininity, which isn’t Women running topless down Feminists simply wish that an internship because she recognized that it could be beneficial to necessarily the case. the streets and down catwalks as females have the same rights and her future career. We live in a society where large publicity stunts to support gains as males for doing the same masculinity represents power. the fact that all breasts are made of things. Meanwhile, both physical and the same thing are taking the right You’re allowed to disagree with psychological aspects of mascu- idea and showing it off in a way for this idea, but hopefully it’s not linity found in women are undesir- which society is not prepared. because you’re misinformed on the I have witnessed first-hand that the able. This is a problem that extrem- Afterwards, supporters of femi- definition of the term “feminism.” ultimate criterion for being hired ists – notice I didn’t say feminists nism that try to express themselves – try to overcome by not removing in less dramatic ways are shut [email protected] in the real world is experience; employers won’t be looking at your Panther Degree Audit. PROCRASTINATION
She was told she did not have the credits needed for placement in an internship for college credit. Unimpeded, she sought to obtain an internship, unpaid, without the promise of college credit, but when a potential employer requested a letter from the college, she was left waiting. Despite the difficulties, the current system does have the poten- tial for successful outcomes. Unfortunately, an important part of the student population is still being ignored: the working student. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 40 percent of full-time and 73 percent of part-time students are employed. I am a member of this demographic, so I know that it is not likely that a student who has to work to supplement grants and student loans will sacrifice a paid job for an unpaid internship. This presents another hindrance in acquiring that additional 25 percent of preparation we need for our careers. Some universities have already addressed this problem by creating stipends for students who take unpaid internships. Our University should be encouraged to follow suit in order to cater to the entire student body. As students, we are all here with the goal of graduating to be rewarded one day for the late nights and meals of gourmet ramen with professional success in our chosen fields. Sadly, FIU is prepared to shove us out the doors only 75 percent ready and less likely to receive those coveted job offers. In this bleak economic climate, the University should be doing more to Giovanni Garcia/The Beacon offer us that final 25 percent.
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ARIEL WEINSTEIN City native, is a producer, Contributing Writer actor and photographer. He started his career at Nowadays, social media 19 when he created a film has dominated people’s and photography produc- ability to speak and tion company with his interact with other people, brother Ariel Schulman. face to face. Whether it be Although he is most due to fear of not knowing passionate about photo- what to say, doubts of graphing ballet dancers, whether the other person Schulman is most widely will “like” you or not, or known for his 2010 docu- just feeling more comfort- mentary “Catfish.” able being somewhat anon- Senior Berenice Rosa, a ymous, the internet has communication arts major, become a third wheel, if has been working for not the dominating factor, SPC for three years. She in a relationship. is co-directing this event Jahrel Francis/The Beacon On Oct. 30, 2013, with Alanna Lopez, senior MTV network star Yaniv special education major, Leriche Louis, senior studying to be a family nurse practitioner, awaits the Waste Management “Nev” Schulman, host of who has been working recycle-made robot to shake his hand. the show “Catfish,” will with the Student Program-
It’s time to take a step back and get sity is good because people Facebook,” Lopez said. could happen, so watch “It’s time to take a step can relate to him and Rosa and Lopez both what you put on social back and get into the real into the real world a little bit, to have as the SPC, we want to hope students will make media,” Lopez said. world a little bit, to have real life conversations with people garner students’ attention. an appearance at the show “We are college students real life conversations with instead of through the keyboard. The show premiered two with an open mind as to and, yeah, we are enjoying people instead of through months ago, but people are what Schulman has to say. our time right now, but we the keyboard,” Lopez said. Alanna Lopez still talking about it. We Lopez thinks students will eventually graduate,” Rosa “It’s really cool that we are Senior want speakers who cater learn more of what not to added, “We are going to bringing him and maybe Special Education to student’s interest,” Rosa do over the internet than have to face the real world he will help someone who said. what to do. and there might be things thought it was a good idea be hosting a lecture at ming Council for two SPC also chose him to “I feel students will that hinder us from getting to post a certain picture, the Modesto A. Maidique years. Rosa, who watches come speak because social learn how not to portray the position that we want and then they will think campus. There will be a Nev’s “Catfish” show, media is such a big part of yourself on the internet because we posted a drunk about it again and tell private, more in-depth, commented on Ned being a people’s lives today. because at the end of the picture on Facebook.” themselves they should lecture for psychology laidback guy who has been “I feel like it’s as day, you never know who In addition to learning probably take it down students and professors, personally affected by important in your daily you’re really talking to... what not to put on the today.” and a more general lecture what he does on the show. schedule as brushing your having him come puts in a Internet, Rosa and Lopez for all University students. “Having Nev teeth! You wake up and the new line of what to do and hope Nev will get a strong [email protected] Schulman, a New York [Schulman] at the Univer- first thing you do is check potential dangers of what message across. University professor investigates interrogation techniques on children
KIERON WILLIAMS introducing pressure from their peer group, pretending to have condemning evidence or Staff Writer manipulative tactics by officers or even the implying leniency. presence of a friend in the interrogation room. “These are very powerful techniques against Surrounded by three chestnut-colored The research study consisted of adolescents When we think a adolescents. There’s all these famous cases like desks, psychology professor Lindsay Malloy from ages 14 to 17, studying the ways police the Central Park Five, who have been kind of reaches over her top drawer to grab her portrait chose to go about questioning them and how child has committed duped in these situations,” explained Malloy. of Cambridge University, the beloved location the children reacted to their techniques. One The Central Park Five, a group of five kids, of her postdoctoral training. notable difference was the manner in which a crime, everything were manipulated into admitting guilt for a “It’s a time where you usually don’t have child suspects were treated. we know about child rape case in 1989. The case didn’t boil over to teach, so you’re 100 percent focused on “When we think a child has committed a into a national controversy until 2002, when the research,” said Malloy. “It gives you time to crime, everything we know about child devel- development goes actual rapist admitted to the crime, supported really build your area of independent study.” opment goes out the window,” Malloy said. by DNA evidence. Last week, Malloy published an article “We can then treat them like adults. It’s this out the window. Techniques have a lasting negative impact in the American Psychological Association weird flip, because if this person was ina on adolescents, and can even change a teenag- concerning her findings on children and adoles- different circumstance, they would be getting Lindsay Malloy er’s opinion on whether the police are a legiti- cents that have falsely admitted guilt to crimes. the special treatment.” Professor mate authority. According to Malloy’s research, According to her findings, various factors could She explains all the different ways children Psychology lead a child to giving a false confession through are interrogated, which include being lied to, SEE CHILDREN, PAGE 5 JOIN OUR STAFF! The BEACON is looking for a BBC office receptionist! Also available is a position to deliver our paper from MMC to BBC! Stop by one of our offices located in GC 210 and WUC 124 or apply at fiusm.com. fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Monday, October 28, 2013 5 Wires in the Walls conjures up honest emotion with sophomore album “Leap, Timber, Leap”
NATALIE MONTANER Melodic, twinkling guitars flow throughout this charming EP makes way for Warren Sroka’s soothing vocals. Columnist and leave listeners feeling hopeful. A common trend throughout The guitar and vocal pairing complement one another in a this four-track production is their ability to evoke this heartfelt way that is truly majestic and cinematic, taking listeners through Wires in the Walls’ 2013 sophomore release, “Leap, Timber an emotional journey. Beautiful and melancholic, “In the Rain” Leap,” is a well-constructed follow up to its debut album and is easily an indie work of art. shows that this young band has tremendous promise. Relatively The guitar and vocal pairing “Roadshow,” a more upbeat and cheery track, seems to be the unknown and lacking exposure throughout the world of online prime example of what this quintet is striving to achieve. Musi- media, Wires in the Walls is indie buried treasure just sitting and complement one another in a way cally, it sheds a little of the melancholic vibes and is unbeliev- waiting to be discovered. that is truly majestic and cinematic, ably hopeful, urging one to feel that things are finally starting to Aside from the band’s own social media accounts and the look up. sporadic underground online magazine post, there isn’t single taking listeners through an It’s not an easy feat to cultivate and promote such an large exposure Wikipedia page or “Pitchfork,” “Spin” or “AP” emotional journey. emotional and cognitive experience through song, but Wires review shedding some insight or shining the limelight onto this in the Walls manage it well and leave listeners wanting more. band. “Leap, Timber, Leap” is an easy listen, drawing listeners in with Whether strategically intended by them or not, they’re flying emotion (think Explosions in the Sky, except with lyrical content beautiful compositions and an ability to stir up raw emotion. under the radar. However, regardless of exposure, LA-based and not as powerful) and allow fans to not only hear the music, This music isn’t just entertainment for the ears; it’s food for Wires in the Walls brings in a blend of indie rock, Americana\ but also truly feel it. the soul. and perhaps even a bit of post-rock, and is surely one to check Easily the most powerful song on the EP, “In the Rain” kicks out. off with a dreamy, harmonious guitar bit that paves the road and [email protected] Children more likely to lie when confronted hastily
CHILDREN, PAGE 4 powerful,” said Malloy. “But we talk about what happens in the inter- and they said yes, so I was really She hopes the student will be discovered that if you were inter- rogation room, but we never think grateful for that,” said Malloy. ready to submit the study in the next having a negative view of the police rogated with a friend (or whoever about what would happen if they Now at FIU, when she’s not couple of months. and seeing them as less than a legiti- you are protecting) in the room, you don’t take the blame, which might be teaching, she is either doing research, “Trying to get scientific break- mate authority would make one more would be 4 times more likely to have worse consequences than if they do.” publishing or mentoring the five throughs might be too big of a term, likely to offend in the future. falsely admitted guilt.” Malloy, whose initial research Ph.D. students that work under but that’s what a lot of our focus is,” Also, out of the whole set of Malloy believes this phenomenon focus was on victims and witnesses, her. One of her students, in fact, is Malloy said. “I feel like the time is kids being surveyed, more than 50 is because of a teenager’s vulnera- found her interest in youth interroga- looking at the data set from this study really ripe for reforms to be had in percent admitted that they were bility to their peer group. tion after getting involved in a grad from a different perspective: looking this topic right now, so if we could falsely confessing because they were “A lot of the kids said they were school study that looked at youth at the kids who falsely confessed in contribute something to that, then protecting someone else. protecting a friend, a brother, a family adjustment to incarceration. the past and determining whether I’m happy.” “It’s interesting because we member, sometimes a fellow gang “I asked if we could add this stuff that influenced their attitudes about didn’t think this effect would be that member,” said Malloy. “We always on interviewing to the larger study the police. [email protected]
Where’s the horror at? OCT. 28-30 EVENTS
COLUMNIST With Halloween coming Horror games are also a risk for develop- up, gamers wanting a fresh ment teams and publishers, because of risk that new horror experience goes along with developing and releasing a MONDAY, OCT. 28 around this time are empty horror game. handed. “Amnesia: The Dark Descent” was COLLEGE WRITING WITH WORD, EXILE AND PATRONAGE: MAKING Traditionally around this successful due to its small team and develop- PHOTOSHOP ESSENTIALS ART IN CITIES OF REFUGE time, the big blockbuster ment budget, but when compared to “Resident WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. WHEN: 6:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m. LUIS BOLANOS season video games are Evil 6” which had a massive team and budget, WHERE: BBC AC1 Rm 393 WHERE: MMC GC 243 dropping: “Call of Duty,” “Assassin’s Creed,” video game publisher Capcom considered it a HOW MUCH: Free HOW MUCH: Free Battlefield” and “Mario.” All of which can failure thanks to poor sales and being poorly be enjoyable experiences in their own right, received by gamers and critics. TUESDAY, OCT. 29 but nothing designed to scare players. I miss From personal experience, “Resident Evil having major horror games hitting around this 6” wasn’t a particularly enjoyable experience, POWERPOINT ESSENTIALS BBC MINDFULNESS time, and playing them around Halloween. not because of the “horror,” it was because of MEDITATION WHEN: 10 a.m.-11:00 a.m. There’s just something better about getting the awful gameplay and experience. WHEN: 12p.m-1 p.m. WHERE: MMC PC 441 spooked digitally than watching a horror It could also be that horror games don’t WHERE: BBC AC2 246B HOW MUCH: Free movie. go over well on Halloween, because people HOW MUCH: Free Admittedly, I really enjoy horror games would rather watch a movie or go to a party. If AFRICAN MUSICAL THOUGHT IN CUBA like the old school “Resident Evil” and “Silent anything, a horror video game can be closely WHEN: 12 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Hill” games, the first “F.E.A.R”, the “DOOM” compared to a haunted house because both WHERE: MMC DM 353 series and the “Amnesia” series. require a person to walk through or interact HOW MUCH: Free While the games I just mentioned aren’t with a situation presented to them. And these games you’d see marketed at your local video situations typically make you terrified. game store, I do miss having a horror game to As a point of reference “Amnesia: The Dark WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30 look forward to around Halloween. Descent” was around five hours of tension and Yes, “Amnesia: Machine for Pigs” and horror, compared to an average horror movie FARMERS MARKET GIVE ME A BREAK; MENTAL HEALTH “Outlast” were released last month, but those that clocks in at about an hour and 30 minutes. WHEN: 9 a.m. STIGMA AND STUDENTS represent a good chunk of the only horror titles While I know the horror game won’t disap- WHERE: MMC Behind Green Library on the WHEN: 1 p.m-2 p.m that were released this year. pear thanks to independent developers and red wall WHERE: MMC GC 140 As mentioned earlier, the final week of gamers that want horror experiences, it’s HOW MUCH: Free admission, prices vary HOW MUCH: Free October is surrounded by new games like disheartening not having a major horror game “Battlefield 4,” “Batman: Arkham Origins,” around the final week of October standing LUNCH AND LEARN WITH THE FBI and “Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.” alongside the blockbuster releases. WHEN: 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Blowing up stuff in tanks is cool, along If you are interested in playing a horror WHERE: MMC RDB 2002 with punching criminals in the face or getting game around this time, I’d point to maybe HOW MUCH: Free into pirate ship battles, but as a horror purist, looking back on older titles. Maybe going back it’s kind of a shame that these are the games to “Silent Hill,” tackling the horrors in “Eternal being released on the final weeks of October. Darkness” or even fighting monsters from hell Maybe it’s just hard to scare gamers these in “DOOM.” To have your event featured, email us at days, or maybe gamers are so scared they Gotta love the classics. don’t want to invest in an experience that is [email protected] purposely design to make them uncomfortable. [email protected] Contact Us Francisco Rivero Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 6 fiusm.com Monday, October 28, 2013 Family trees sprouting on the sidelines for football RHYS WILLIAMS I didn’t know how it would be, I love the Vikings and I love Staff Writer but I have learned so much. You Coach Frazier. I really didn’t don’t realize how much you don’t want to leave, but Miami was Some think that the only know until you get on a new staff going to be hard to beat, being jobs that stay in the family are and start learning stuff.” with family, but it was my second running a restaurant or keeping R. Turner spoke on C. Turner year and I was getting comfort- a farm. Nowadays, the sidelines being on his staff. able in Minn. – the NFL is great, of football teams are seeing more “It’s been great and awesome. but I couldn’t pass up the oppor- and more familiar last names. It is all I thought it would be and tunity,” Cameron said. Family trees have sprouted more,” R. Turner said. “It is great The other family tree is the on-campus as well as in other having him here and watching Shankweiler, with Run-Game universities. him grow and hopefully I am Coordinator and Offensive Line The patriarch of the “Turner helping him in that aspect. He is Coach Steve Shankweiler at the tree” is Head Coach Ron Turner. contributing in helping the kids top. Turner’s brother, Norv Turner, grow and in game plan. He has S. Shankweiler, graduate of is currently the offensive coordi- a great football mind. I didn’t Davidson University received nator for the Cleveland Browns really have to call because we his masters in physical education and Ron Turner has two sons, had talked about it before, but it from Georgia State University Morgan Turner and Cameron was one of the first calls I made.” and has been coaching football Turner. C. Turner admitted that he had since 1980, when he was at The Morgan Turner, who was a small wish about working with Citadel, The Military College of on the staff of the Panthers his dad. South Carolina. S. Shankweiler Johnathan Segal/ The Beacon for a couple of weeks during “I always wanted to learn his went on to East Carolina Univer- Head Coach Ron Turner (Above) has two sons that also coach football spring semester, is currently offense. I have been around it sity – who the Panthers will play including Panthers Quarterback and Wide Receiver Coach Cameron the tight ends coach at Stanford my whole life, but I never really on Saturday, Nov. 2 in Miami – Turner. University. knew it,” he said. in 1987 and had a third stint with Both spoke on how it was a the Pirates from 2005 to 2009. Cameron Turner, who came to the Bulldogs of Louisiana Tech coach. Once we leave the field struggle to bring C. Turner down ECU was also the home of the University from Head Coach University on Oct. 26. During and the office it is back to a here. Panthers’ Tight Ends and Tackles Leslie Frazier’s staff with the K. Shankweiler’s time as a full- family relationship; at the same “I wasn’t sure if he was going Coach Kort Shankweiler. K. Minnesota Vikings, is currently back, he was the lead blocker for time, it is strictly professional to come because Leslie Frazier Shankweiler, quarterback, full- the quarterbacks and receivers Chris Johnson, current Tennessee when we are here. He lets me wanted to keep him. They gave back and tight end, was a four coach under his father. Titans running-back. know if I have to get something him a promotion and a raise to time letterman during his tenure “I love coaching with my “It’s been ok being on a staff corrected. I have learned a lot try and keep him, I know that as a Pirate under Head Coach dad,” C. Turner said. “At first with my dad,” K. Shankweiler from him.” they think the world of him, but Skip Holtz who himself is in a I wasn’t sure about it. I mean I said. “I have learned a lot from I am happy he came,” R. Turner coaching tree with father Lou never played with him, never him. It was a little different at [email protected] said. Holtz. The Panthers played coached with him, never worked first, but when we step on the “Yeah, I didn’t want to leave. against S. Holtz’s new team in for him, never worked with him, practice field it is coach and FIU hopes to finish season with a bang YOSVANY RODRIGUEZ one goal in its previous three. Staff Writer “We are creating more chances than we did in the beginning of the year,” said Arena. “We The season is coming to an end and the FIU just haven’t been able to put them away and men’s soccer squad (5-8-0, 1-4-0 in Confer- that’s soccer, it the hardest sport to score in ence USA) is looking at a sub .500 season, and are defense has improved a lot. unless they manage to win their remaining Now, FIU’s offense has proven it could four games. score in bunches, scoring at least four goals FIU finished the 2012 season at 8-8-2 in three different matches: four against San (0-7-1 in C-USA). While to the naked eye it Diego State, five at Florida Gulf Coast, and may seem as though the Panthers have failed four at home against conference opponent to improve or even regressed, that is simply Marshall. FIU has also shown vast improve- not the case. ments in their defense over the last several In that 2012-2013 campaign, FIU finished weeks, allowing four goals in their last five the season with a remarkable 8-1-1 record games, including the game where they held against non-conference opponents. However, the top scoring team in the nation the Univer- the teams that they faced weren’t exactly the sity of Alabama Birmingham to a single goal. ‘cream of the crop.’ In fact, the overall record “We are playing a lot better than last year,” of the non-conference opponents FIU faced said junior midfielder Gonzalo Frechilla. “As was an abysmal 48-94-17. a team we look better, thing is we haven’t been In fact, Head Coach Ken Arena believed able to find a way to win our games. We have to put our chances away. Hopefully we get our that one of the reasons for FIU’s struggles Beacon File Photo against their conference opponents was their results.” weak non-conference schedule. The FIU men’s soccer team has been feeling the effects of a tougher schedule as its However, despite all that FIU has has a “The quality of our opponents wasn’t as non-conference opponents’ overall record is a combined 39-33-14. serious problem finishing games. FIU has high as it should’ve been,” Arena said. “So allowed seven goals in the first period all we tried to make our non-conference schedule “We are much better than we were last of 10 points. The Panthers worst loss of the season, yet they have allowed 13 goals in the a little tougher to better prepare us for the year and we are much better than we were at season came on the road against Princeton to second period. FIU is going to need to find a conference.” the beginning of the year. We have lost some whom they lost 2-4. Every other match FIU way to close out these tight games if they hope This season FIU increased the difficulty very close games and I would say at least half has lost has been by one goal. As a matter of to win these final four games. of their non-conference schedule and as a of the close games we have had the better of fact, FIU has actually outscored their oppo- “The key is that we have to finish.” said result they finished (4-4-0) against the tougher the play,” said Arena. “This team is going to nents 23-21 throughout the course of the junior forward Quentin Albrecht. “We create a schedule, and also were able to win their first fight to the end this year were all confident and season. lot of chances, we have lost the last three games conference game under coach Arena. The believe that any given game could be like the FIU’s offense who at one point in the season by one goal. so it’s important for us to score at Panthers non-conference opponents have an Marshall game [4-0]. So we just got to stick to was ranked top 20 in the nation in scoring has least one more goal than our opponent.” overall record of 39-33-14, a drastic improve- it, put our head down, and work hard.” fallen to the 32 and has been shut-out in its ment over last year. FIU has eight losses this season by a total previous two match-ups and has scored just [email protected] fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Monday, October 28, 2013 7 Panthers show off talent at ITA tournament STEVEN ROWELL Miami and in the consolation bracket Linn Timmerman Staff Writer from Georgia Southern. “It was my first match after April and after injury, and After a great showing in the Milwaukee Classic, four now I know what to work on,” Morhorcic said. “Mostly Panthers got a chance to measure themselves against elite I have to work on my serve and return because I was out competition. of tennis for a long time. Now I know what college tennis Freshmen Tina Mohorcic and Nina Nagode, sopho- is about, and what kind of matches the whole team can more Carlotta Orlando and senior Giulietta Boha made expect.” the trip to Athens, Ga. on Oct. 19-20 to compete in the For the Panthers and Head Coach Katarina Petrovic Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Tournament. who now have had a month of practice and conditioning While the two freshmen and Orlando got their first feel encouraged from the ITA results especially after taste of ITA Tournament action, Boha has played in the competing against top 10 caliber schools. The Panthers ITA previously and for this trip Boha was star for FIU in feel confident in their ability to compete against top tier Athens, Ga. The senior, who went 4-1 in the Milwaukee competition moving forward. Classic back on Sept. 13-15 finished last weekend winning “It’s good to see we are on the same level as they are,” all of her singles matches giving her a 3-0 singles record Nagode said. for the weekend. “For sure we are going to play in January against some Boha initially began the tournament playing with a of the same level of teams, so I think it’s good to see chip on her shoulder for being placed in the “Singles B” that we can compete and we saw that we are there, we bracket. just have to work on our doubles,” Orlando said. “We “At first I was mad, because I wanted to play the best are improving a lot, and working hard and if now we are players in the “A” draw, but then it was ok and I told there, I can only be positive that when January comes we myself to just win all those matches and that’s what I will be better, especially in the conditioning because right did,” Boha said. now they are more in shape than us but if work these next With the motivation, Boha first defeated Mercer’s two months we will be on the same level.” Haley Powell in straight sets. Boha advanced to the finals While the Panthers competed well in singles, they round after defeating Stephanie Woods from Georgia were unable to notch a doubles victory losing both Southern, and Mercer’s Natalie Franklin after. doubles matches in the first round. The duo of Nagode When reaching the final round, Boha did not play as and Mohorcic lost 8-4, while Orlando and Boha lost in a the match was canceled due to time constraints and travel tightly contested match 8-6. reasons. “Everybody has to be on the same page when it comes “We had class Monday, so they said no; of course I to pairing teams and this was the second match together was disappointed because I wanted to play the last match for Nina and Tina, and the team they played had 24 since I played well but its ok because I ended well, it’s matches together so it was very tough for them,” Petrovic not that I had a bad match and then I had to go back said. home,” Boha said. Roy Viera/FIU Athletics The importance of doubles has been stressed by For Nagode, she went 1-1 in her singles matches. Petrovic and along with conditioning that will be some- Nagode won her first match before losing in straight sets Sophomore tennis player Carlotta Orlando helped lead thing Petrovic will continue to stress in practice as the to Florida’s Stefani Stojic. the FIU women’s tennis team to a victory in the ITA Regional Panthers prepare to host the FIU Invitational on Nov. 1-3. “I knew the tournament was going to be strong, the Tournament. first match wasn’t easy but she wasn’t that good so I [email protected] singles over the weekend. played my game and I won, and the second one I felt she The other freshman Morhorcic lost in both singles just had more discipline,” Nagode said. matches to Clementina Riobueno from University of Orlando finished her ITA outing with a split of 1-1 in With season looming, Murphy must take on leadership role
COLUMNIST Playing to watch list, is undoubt- 2011-2012 while he aver- they did last year, where for the edly the most talented and aged 9.9 points per game no one saw them coming post- skilled player on the roster. and 6.6 rebounds per game. and they were a couple season, for So by default he has the This is a young man of late baskets away from the bright power to call shots and the who in four years of colle- punching a ticket to the lights and responsibility to hold this giate basketball has never NCAA Tournament. a shot at a team together during tough shot lower than 51 percent The difference this RUBEN PALACIOS champion- times. from the field in any year, though, is even if it ship is the usual motivation Murphy will get some season. all works out and even if for every sports team, espe- help at the hands of some His lowest shooting Murphy does his job as a cially those at the Division-I experienced players as year came while he was leader and involves Taylor level. seniors Rakeem Buckles a freshman at Mohawk and Buckles this team still For the FIU men’s and Raymond Taylor will Valley when he shot at a won’t have an opportunity basketball team, though, both play this season after 51 percent clip. His soph- to play under the bright that motivation simply sitting out last year due to omore season at South lights of the postseason. cannot be there this season. transfer rules, but Murphy Plains, he shot 57 percent Finding motivation this See, this year the is the returning star of a from the field. season is going to be diffi- basketball team will not Cinderella team. Murphy is the perfect cult, I know, but I wouldn’t be allowed to participate It’s ultimately on him package. He’s fast. He’s count out the leadership of in any postseason play for this team to keep their strong. He’s determined. Tymell Murphy to come because of low APR scores heads above water. And most of all, he’s through like he always during the reign of former Can he do it though? drastically needed by his seems to do. coach Isiah Thomas. Absolutely. team. In other words, this Tymell was a First Team What Murphy will need [email protected] team can go undefeated and All-Sun Belt Conference to do though if he wants come March there won’t selection last year as he led the team to succeed is be any madness at the U.S. the Panthers in scoring at find a way as the leader to Century Bank Arena. 14.6 points per game and incorporate the talents of HORSES! With the lack of moti- in rebounding at 6.8 boards Taylor and Buckles. vation that could possibly per game. His most important role HORSES! strike this team, one person He was extremely effi- won’t be to rack up points must step up to ensure this cient as well, shooting 57.3 or rebounds, but to let Riding lessons / Rental or team, in light of its punish- percent from the field and the speedy Taylor and the Leasing option ments, does not throw the 31.6 percent behind the athletic Buckles impact the Only 2.5 miles from FIU! season away. three-point line. Beacon File Photo lineup. That person is senior And not to mention, Now if Murphy incor- Call or Text for Senior forward Tymell Murphy (left) looks to help lead Tymell Murphy. before FIU, Murphy was porates Taylor and Buckles information the FIU men’s basketball team to a successful season, Murphy, who was a NJCAA National Cham- smoothly into the lineup, (786) 470-7797 despite not being able to play in the postseason. recently placed on the pion. He led South Plains I think this team can or Conference USA players to an undefeated season in have the sort of season (305) 962-0535 Contact Us Madison Fantozzi News Director [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Monday, October 28, 2013 A fiusm.com B BLOW THE WHISTLE Whistleblowers speak the truth to University
JESSICA MESZAROS Staff Writer second panelist, was legally she spent more than $100,000 represented by Radack after in attorney’s fees. he disclosed documents of “I was eventually taken National Security Agency a government data collec- off the ‘no fly’ list around whistleblowers spoke at the tion program that threatened 2009 and the bar case against University Oct. 24 about their privacy rights of Americans. me closed this summer- 10 lives after exposing govern- He was an NSA senior offi- years later,” said Radack. ment wrongdoings. cial at the time. Clark then shifted the This was the third time Rochelle Guzman, junior conversation over to Thomas the Government Account- in broadcast media, left with Drake. Drake faced 35 years ability Project, a nonprofit “a lot of respect” for the in prison for obstruction of organization that protects whistleblowers. justice. whistleblowers, came to the “They do go through a lot “Obstruction of justice?” University for the American and they’re actually trying asked Drake. “I cooperated Whistleblower Tour. to help us. They’re trying to sensibly with the government “We’ve come here three help the citizens,” she said. investigators, including coop- times. There’s no other Clark’s format for moder- erating with the FBI for five university that we’ve been ating the discussion was “to months after they raided me to three times,” said Louis listen and not be scripted.” on November 28 of 2007.” Clark, GAP president and “I know the stories very All charges were dropped director of its corporate well,” said Clark. “There’s after he agreed to a plea accountability program. always something more that I bargain arrangement in June Clark moderated the panel know that would be, in some of 2011. discussion between the whis- cases, dramatic for people Drake said he took the tleblowers- Thomas Drake to hear. And so, if I haven’t oath four times to support and Stephanie Mason/The Beacon and Jesselyn Radack. heard that yet, I’ll follow up defend the Constitution. “It Department of Justice whistleblower Jesselyn Radack (left) and NSA whistleblower Thomas They were two of four with a question until they say wasn’t about me. It was about Drake (right) came to share their experiences whistle blowing during their tour with the whistleblowers to present the it.” the future of our country,” Government Accountability Project. Sam Adams award to whis- Jesselyn Radack’s answer he said. “That’s the reason I tleblower Edward Snowden to one of Clark’s follow-up blew the whistle.” surveillance, so I can make Frederick Blevens, what’s happening in this who currently has asylum in questions prompted gasps Moses Shumow, professor very easy connections to my professor of journalism and country. Russia. Radack is the GAP’s from the audience. of journalism and mass own class.” mass communications and And to have that kind National Security and Human “Now what happened? communication has been to Journalism senior, coordinator of the Whis- of engagement- the very Rights director. She used to You said you were investi- all three of the University’s Virginia Torres reflected on tleblower Tours, said he is informed questions, as well work for the Department of gated on criminal charges Whistleblower tours. what she learned from the already working with the as the listening. It’s very Justice as an ethics advisor and then also the bar charges. “It’s a really timely panel discussion. GAP on next year’s tour. encouraging. It does give me until she blew the whistle What’s the status of that topic for my intro to digital “Just because it’s the After the panel discussion, hope for the future,” Drake on FBI agents who unlaw- now?” asked Clark. media class,” said Shumow. government doesn’t mean it’s Drake said he was pleased said. fully interrogated “American According to Radack, the “Just this week we’ve been the truth,” said Torres. “So with the audience’s feedback. Taliban” John Walker Lindh. criminal investigation closed talking about privacy, and you should still try to investi- “They do care about their [email protected] Thomas Drake, the with no charges brought and data sharing and government gate and get your own truth.” future. They do care about Average college price hikes appear to be moderating KIMBERLY HEFLING An out-of-state student at a public after grants. There were years this decade TUITION: OTHER FINDINGS AP Writer college or university faced an annual that saw the net price going down, but it average price tag of $22,203, which is up has gone up the last two years. There’s some good news on college $670. The average published in-state price tuition. The average price tag for an in-state for tuition and fees at a public four-year Tuition: Yes, the cost has gone up — but not as student to attend a two-year institution school is $8,893, but the average net price • public, four-year universities: much as in the past. was much less at $3,264 — up $110. is about $3,120. $18,391 in-state, $31,701 For in-state students at a four-year Most students don’t actually pay that, Molly Corbett Broad, president of the out-of-state public college or university, published though. There are grants, tax credits and American Council on Education, in a • private: tuition and fees increased this year on deductions that help ease the cost of going statement called it “troubling” that overall $40,917 average $247 to $8,893. to college. grant aid is not keeping up with prices. • public, 2-year That’s a 2.9 percent increase — the About two-thirds of full-time students Her organization represents the presi- $10,730 smallest one-year increase in more than 30 get grants, most from the federal dents of U.S. colleges anduniversities. • Average tuition increased from $70 to years, the College Board said Wednesday government. “Institutions are committed to holding $15,130, an increase of <1% in its annual report on college prices. But, in the two years leading up to the down costs, but it is equally important • New Hampshire and Vermont had the Out-of-state prices, as well as the 2012-2013 school year, the federal aid for state and federal governments to play highest published in-state tuition costs to attend public two-year colleges per full-time equivalent undergraduate their part to make college affordable,” she • Alaska and Wyoming had the lowest and private institutions rose but they also student declined 9 percent, or about $325. said. tuition and fees at four-year schools avoided big spikes, said Sandy Baum, That means students have to foot more The College Board is a not-for-profit • California and New Mexico had the low- co-author of the report. of the bill themselves. membership group that promotes college est tuition and fees at two-year schools These more moderate increases could “The rapid increases in college prices access and owns the SAT exam. • In 2012-2013, $238.5 billion in financial lessen concern that an annual rapid growth have slowed, however, student and fami- The report spells out the large declines aid was issued to undergraduate and in tuition prices is the new normal. lies are paying more because grant aid is in state appropriations given to public graduate students.Students borrowed “It does seem that the spiral is moder- not keeping up,” said David Coleman, institutions in recent years. about $8.8 billion from private, state and ating. Not turning around, not ending, but president of the College Board. These cuts have been blamed for rises institutional sources. moderating,” Baum said. While the average published price for in college costs. • About 60 percent of students who earned The average published cost for tuition tuition and fees for a private college is Other causes often cited range from bachelor’s degrees in 2011-2012 and fees at a private college for the $30,094, the net price is $12,460 — up the high cost of health care for employees graduated with debt, borrowing a total of 2013-14 academic year was $30,094 — $530 from last year. to the demand by students for flashier $26,500 on average. up $1,105. The net price is what they actually pay campus amenities.