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A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 25, Issue 16 fiusm.com Monday, September 23, 2013 PANTHERS DRESS TO IMPRESS University expands services for veterans RAUL HERRERA the Veteran and Military Affairs Staff Writer Center, said active duty is very strict. The Tower Building, the “You know what time you’re University’s first edifice, has made going to eat, what you’re going to University history once again. eat, what you’re going to do for the Renovations have turned it into a day, everything’s all laid out for center for veteran students. you,” Pischner said. “When you The United States Depart- leave that structured environment ment of Veterans Affairs lists FIU and come to academia it’s like as one of the schools with which chaos. [The center] gives them a it has expanded its VetSuccess place to come in and they can talk On-Campus services. to other veterans here that have Through this expansion, the gone through the same problems.” department will help students “It doesn’t just facilitate the who served in the armed forces enrollment of veterans, but it’s also ANTHONY IZQUIERDO/THE BEACON transition from military life to a sort of safe haven,” said Edouard on-campus life. Said expansion Gluck, senior criminal justice Several students dressed the part Thursday for a Career Fair held in the US Century Bank Arena has allotted the creation of a VSOC student and Iraq War veteran. where they were given the opportunity to interact with several seeking employers. facility in the Tower Building. SEE VETERANS, PAGE 2 Michael Pischner, director of Sex talk, not dirty talk: sexologists speak to students ALYSSA ELSO the way they approach sex. for example, if they wake up the next day saying that they Staff Writer “I have had students confide in me their darkest secrets do not remember having sex and felt like they were raped, or email me asking ‘what do I do, my condom broke’, the other party could actually be arrested. Sex can often be a difficult subject for students to talk giving them someone to trust is what makes all of this “A lot of students don’t really understand what about, but with the help of sexologists Joni Frater and worth it,” said Lastique. consent means and what it could mean if one party is not Esther Lastique, students are no longer misinformed of the “Tonight I learned a lot more than I ever knew about consenting, and they can end up going to [the Office of dangers of unprotected sex. condoms, the many different kinds and how they are Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution] for that purpose, On Wednesday, Sept. 18, curious students gathered in affected by different lubricants,” said Arthor Alcuria, a so we want to prevent any and everything from happening the Stadium Club Room at Alfonso Field to have a sex talk freshman business major. as far as the demise of their academic career,” said Parris. with Sex Ed Boot Camp: “The most fun you can have with Among the many topics discussed was also the sensi- Student Health Services has also taken many steps to your clothes on” speakers, Frater and Lastique. tive issue of rape and consent. The sexologists informed help students learn the dangers of unprotected sex and give Together for 9 years, Frater and Lastique began their students of a Florida laws which explain that intoxicated them the outlet to practice safe, responsible sex. Sex Ed Boot Camp in 2010 and have since spoken to thou- sex is considered rape because individuals are not in a state “At Student Health Services, we have sexual health sands of college students about how to enjoy and practice of mind to consent, but many did not know it existed. consultations where students can come in and ask any safe sex. According to Senior Health Educator Ebonie Parris, in According to Lastique, the most rewarding experience the state of Florida, if one party is under the influence of SEE SEX ED, PAGE 2 of hosting the Sex Ed Boot Camp is making a difference in alcohol or drugs, they are not capable of giving consent; Latin American and Caribbean Center hosts event on US-Venezuelan relations on-campus MACKENZIE BARTELS the opportunity to hear the words of Patrick public relations student, said it’s important flow discussion of information and perspec- Staff Writer Duddy, former U.S. Ambassador to Vene- for students to be aware of the two coun- tives will open up doors and generate ideas zuela expelled by late Venezuelan Presi- tries’ strained relations because there is a for his generation. Under newly elected Venezuelan Presi- dent, Hugo Chavez. large population of Venezuelans in South Olson shares this hope of moving dent Nicolas Maduro, the political turmoil Professor Javier Corrales of Amherst Florida that came here under political forward. in Venezuela has reached new heights as a college will also be presenting at the event. asylum. “[This event] should make students number of Venezuelans continue to leave He is the author of “Presidents Without Corrales said that with the strong impact think and see the U.S.–Venezuela relation- their country and flock to the U.S. Parties: the Politics of Economic Reform in of the U.S.–Venezuela relations on Florida, ship in greater depth. And that’s, I think, As a result, the University’s Latin Amer- Argentina and Venezuela in the 1990s” and this topic is vital for South Floridians. the value added,” said Olson. ican and Caribbean Center will sponsor an the co-author of “Dragon in the Tropics: “Currently, there are forces pushing both event on Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. titled “Damaged Hugo Chávez and the Political Economy of countries in a direction of great rapproche- [email protected] Beyond Repair? U.S.–Venezuela Rela- Revolution in Venezuela.” ment, and forces pushing in the opposite tions” at the College of Business. Richard Olson, professor and director of direction,” said Corrales. “I will discuss EVENT INFO Frank Mora, director of LACC and Extreme Events Research Center, said that what those forces are, as I see them.” professor from the Department of Politics the advantage to these types of forums in The event is set to last for an hour. and International Relations, will moderate universities is the opportunity to provide According to Mora, after the discussion, What: Damaged Beyond Repair? information and perspectives in a free flow he will direct the event to the audience for a discussion on whether or not the U.S. and U.S.-Venezuela Relations Venezuela can reach a common ground and discussion. a comments and questions segment, where “In organizing this event, LACC is the only limitation on these questions will correct their strained relations. Where: College of Business, room 232 According to statistics from the Miami- giving students a rare and valuable oppor- be the time constraint. based weekly, El Venezolano, as many tunity to participate in a dialogue with two “I would like to see [the speakers] talk as 180,000 Venezuelans currently live in very informed, very thoughtful analysts— about moving forward, improving and When: Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6 p.m. - Florida. As one of the largest universi- one a seasoned diplomat, the other a addressing how to fix the turmoil between 8 p.m. ties based in South Florida, the University renowned scholar of politics,” said Barry the U.S. and Venezuela,” said Anthony Levitt, associate professor and director of Nakfour, a senior economics major, who is is home to many Venezuelan students as RSVP: By calling (305) 348-2894 well as others from the Latin American and undergraduate studies in Department of from Venezuela. Caribbean regions. Politics and International Relations. With family members living in both Students attending this event will get Karem Santaella, a Venezuelan senior countries, Nakfour is hopeful that this free 2 The Beacon – Monday, September 23, 2013 NEWS fiusm.com WORLD NEWS Veterans and Military Affairs US and Iran eye diplomatic defrosting at UN Center opens for Panthers President Barack Obama and Iran’s new presi- dent may meet briefly next week for the first time, marking a symbolic but significant step toward easing their countries’ tense relationship. An VETERANS, PAGE 1 who have not received any This was all supported by the university... exchange of letters between the leaders already governmental benefits. He has raised expectations for a revival of stalled said 812 veterans applied to They’ve always taken very good care of nuclear talks, though Iran is still likely to seek an “Vets understand other vets, the University the fall. the veterans here. easing of international sanctions in exchange for and the center provides an The funding for this Michael Pischner significant progress. In small steps and encour- all-encompassing avenue expansion primarily comes Director aging statements, Iran’s leaders appear to be for them.” from the University and Veteran and Military Affairs Center opening a door more widely to detente in their The Tower began a year the Post-9/11 GI Bill, a nuclear dispute with the U.S.