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Vol. 26, Issue 29 fiusm.com Friday, October 17, 2014 STOP THE HERD Panthers to corral Thundering Herd at Homecoming game BRIAN TRUJILLO/THE BEACON JORGE CORRALES also fumbled once and threw two in the nation. They are 6-0 overall “He’s smart. Freshman quarterback Alex Staff Writer interceptions but will be under and 2-0 in C-USA. Their offense He makes McGough surely can pass hav- [email protected] center once again on Saturday. is near the top of the leaderboards great ing eight passing touchdowns Freshman running back Alex in every major category; ranked decisions. on the season but also The Marshall Thundering Herd Gardner also struggled, as he 23 in passing yards per game and He gets will stampede into “The Cage” rushed for 65 yards on 27 attempts. 10 in rushing yards per game. The the ball out knows when to Saturday, Oct. 18, for the Panther’s His most costly mistake came in a Herd offense is currently No. 2 in quick. scramble with annual Homecoming game. rush in the third quarter where he the nation with an average of 595 H e 176 positive Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. from fumbled on the UTSA one yard yards per game. may rushing yards Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium line. He was stood up on first down The leader of the juggernaut not be on the season. and the game will be televised on and coughed the ball up while offense is a Miami native – the best McGough will the American Sports Network. trying to fight for the extra yard. It senior quarterback Rakeem Cato. runner that play with his The Panthers are coming was one of six Panthers turnovers Cato attended Miami Central we’ve seen, but versatile skill off a heartbreaking loss at the of the evening. High School and since making he can still beat set Satur- hands of the University of Texas “Alex did get the ball out,” said the move from Miami to West you with his legs. When day, Oct. at San Antonio Roadrunners. Head Coach Ron Turner. “It’s first Virginia, he has been one of the he steps up in the 18, hosting After leading most of the game, and goal on the two. Just hold the most consistent players in all of pocket, his eyes are Marshall the Panthers gave up two late ball tight and go down. We’ll have college football. He has thrown always down field. University. Roadrunners field goals and fell second and goal on the one. These a touchdown pass in 38 straight They’ve got some 16-13. The loss dropped them to were things we hadn’t been doing games and with a touchdown pass elite guys over there; 3-4 overall and 2-1 in Conference but we gotta focus every single on Saturday, Cato would break but I think we have USA. play. When you turn the ball over quarterback Russell Wilson’s some guys that are gonna Freshman quarterback Alex six times and drop five passes, record for most consecutive games be in that category at some McGough did not have his best you’re not totally tuned in.” with a touchdown pass. point.” game, throwing for only 141 The Thundering Herd comes “He’s really good. I mean yards and one touchdown. He into Saturday’s game ranked No. 25 really, really good,” Turner said. SEE HERD, PAGE 6 Student government ‘Worlds Ahead’ outlook lands FIU 24th wants Panthers to in the nation for service MACKENZIE BARTELS director of Marketing and Public Reltaions, ‘give a shirt’ Staff Writer there are two major partnerships the ALLISON GALEA Charitable Trust, a foundation [email protected] University has established since 2009 that Contributing Writer geared towards assisting the Office of Engagement highlights as [email protected] homeless men, women and While the University is still relatively game-changers for all involved. children. It is a nice idea, but new, it has taken strides big enough to The Miami-Dade County Public Schools All over campus, students “I thought it would be collegiate sweaters rank among some of the older and more partnership in 2010 created the Achieving are decked out in college awesome and be just as are already super established universities in the country for Community Collaboration in Education and apparel from T-shirts to effective,” she said, as it expensive — I don’t its contributions to the public good. Student Success program. baseball caps and sweaters, would kill two birds with want to donate a The University ranked No. 24 out of 277 In 2011, the program called “Education but these displays of school one stone to promote Panther $40 sweater just to institutions that contribute to the public Effect” was launched at Miami Northwestern spirit are not for the University. spirit across campus while get a free T-shirt. good, according to Washington Monthly’s Senior High School and Liberty City. There are Gators shirts, also giving to those in need. 2014 rankings. This is a huge jump, given These two partnerships were formed to Seminoles hats and even a Besides the exchanging Michael Shelton that the University was ranked No. 177 in improve student success in public schools Canes jersey has found its process, various booths will Sophomore 2009. by connecting the students, parents and way onto campus, but where be set up for different groups, Accounting Major The rankings were based on three areas: community with University resources are the Panthers? such as the Student Alumni social mobility, focusing on recruiting and and research-based programs in order to This is exactly the thought Association and the FIU graduating low-income students; research, increase high school graduation rates as that Mary Corbin, chief of staff Athletics Department. hesitant to participate. focusing on producing cutting-edge well as to promote a transition into higher of the Student Government Roary and the FIU “It is a nice idea, but scholarship and doctoral graduates; and education. Association at the Modesto cheerleaders will make an collegiate sweaters are already service, focusing on encouraging students Other major community projects include A. Maidique campus, had in appearance and student super expensive. I don’t want to give back to their country. Fostering Panther Pride, Green Family regards to this on-going issue. government will unveil their to donate a $40 sweater just In the last year, 52 percent of students Foundation NeighborhoodHELP and work In response, she created spirit video: a homage to FIU to get a free T-shirt,” said at the University received Pell Grants, with the Center for Children and Families. the I Give a Shirt About FIU pride and all Panthers alike. Michael Shelton, a sophomore $113 million went into faculty-led research Washington Monthly ranked FIU as No. event. Some students agreed that accounting major. and thousands of students and hundreds 16 for community service participation and At this event, students it is a good idea to address the Corbin still maintains her of faculty and staff have contributed more hours served. can go to the Graham Center general reality about students view on this subject and hopes than 550,000 service hours of service to the Another way that the University gives Pit from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. endorsing other universities. her event will boost Panther community. back to the public is through its Global on Friday Oct. 17 and get a “[The event] is a great idea pride among students. Irma Becerra-Fernandez, vice president Learning courses and activities, and its limited edition FIU shirt if because it’s true that a lot of At the same time, she of the Office of Engagement said that the partnership with the Peace Corps. they bring in either a T-shirt people walk around campus in respects people’s choices. additions and improvements the University Hilary Landorf, director of the Office or a sweater in good condition shirts from other universities,” “Although I believe has made to these categories since of Global Learning Initiatives and a Peace from another university to said Chris Gonzalez, a that everyone should wear 2009 are significant to the community. Corps volunteer herself, said that programs give away. sophomore majoring in music whatever they want, they The University’s engagement with the like the Peace Corps Prep at FIU and the The clothing brought in and business. should be representing their community is an important source of Global Learning Medallion are service- will then be donated to the While students are thrilled school and showing their economic development and innovation for oriented academic programs in which H.A. and Mary K. Chapman for the event, others remain Panther pride,” she said. the region. According to Amy Ellis, assistant SEE RANKING, PAGE 2 2 The Beacon – Friday, October 17, 2014 NEWS fiusm.com NATION & WORLD FIU Health offer flu shots BRIEFS FIUSM STAFF This year, however, the College according to the Department of of Medicine’s faculty practice, FIU Health and Human Services.