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Vol. 22, Issue 38 www.fiusm.com Monday, April 18, 2011
JORDAN LIBYA SYRIA
Dozens wounded as protesters clash Gadhafi forces intensify assault on city Tear gas fired as many march in Syria
Hundreds of protesting Islamic hard-liners clashed with supporters A resident says Moammar Gadhafi’s forces have launched an Security forces fired tear gas and beat protesters as thousands of
of Jordan’s king, wounding dozens, by the extremist movement to assault on the rebel city of Misrata, pushing troops and tanks into people marched toward the capital demanding greater reforms than
assert itself amid the wave of anti-government demonstrations. the city center amid heavy bombardment. the limited concessions offered by President Bashar Assad.
POKER FACE University’s strategic plan
outlining next five years
GABRIEL ARRARÁS ties with this plan compared to University Provost Douglas
News Director our earlier plans,” said Rosen- Wartzok, who shared the stage
berg to a nearly full crowd with Rosenberg, expanded on
University President Mark at the Graham Center Ball- the University’s commitment
Rosenberg addressed crowds rooms on April 14. “We’re to student success.
at the Modesto Maidique maintaining and redoubling According to Wartzok, part
and Biscayne Bay campuses, our commitment to building of the strategic plan would be
outlining the University’s a top urban public research increasing the student popu-
goals for the next five years. university.” lation from 42,000 to 52,000,
Rosenberg hailed the five- However, the Worlds changing the mix of students
year Worlds Ahead Strategic Ahead Strategic Plan comes from 18 percent graduate
Plan as the end result of a with some differences. students to 20 percent, moving
“very collaborative process,” “We are book-ending the online course offerings from
which included the partici- centrality of research and 14 percent to 20 percent,
pation of a committee of 115 creative work with an added increasing out-of-state and
members made up of faculty, commitment to student success international students by one
staff and students. and global engagement,” added
“There are a lot of similari- Rosenberg. PLAN, page 8
New dean for Arts, Architecture
ALEXANDRA CAMEJO been very fortunate here,” According to Schriner,
Asst. News Director said Schriner. the College has been consid-
Having served as the erably held back since it
Even after more than College’s interim dean for was founded in 2006 due to
20 years of service to the the past two years, Schriner University budget cuts.
University, Brian Schriner is more than familiar with “The college was formed
does not consider his recent the tasks that come with his when the budget cuts hit, so
appointment to Dean of the new title. for the first couple of years
College of Architecture and Yet, for the first time since prior to my becoming interim
The Arts to be his “shining he took on the interim posi- dean it was about reorga-
moment.” tion, the College of Archi- nizing the units to meet the
SANA ULLAH/THE BEACON “I hope not. Every tecture and The Arts is antic- demands of the budget cuts.
Sophomore Moktader Anand, who is majoring in biology, plays cards between moment should be a shining ipating significant growth There really wasn’t an awful
study sessions in the Green Library before finals week. moment. It’s been over 20 and development in each of
something years, and I’ve its seven departments. SCHRINER, page 2
FIU-UFF
United Faculty of Florida fights for smoke breaks at FIU
MELISSA CACERES all clear what kind of discipline would weeks after the approval, Dr. Kathleen environment,” said Moore. “All items
Staff Writer be imposed if someone violated the Wilson, the president of FIU-UFF, included in the memorandum of
ban. So we negotiated this Memo- We understand the demanded that bargaining take place understanding were of mutual interest
While the smoke has cleared randum of Understanding, which impact this policy has on how the regulation would effect the to the University and the faculty and
from the passing of the tobacco ban says that after the six-month period on our employees faculty. in alignment with the University’s
on University property, the faculty that no one is going to get fired for Members of the FIU-UFF planned implementation.”
continues to fight for its rights. smoking, unless it becomes a chronic and students and bargaining team and University Voting to approve the ratification
After engaging in numerous problem.” appreciate everyone’s administration have meet numerous took place over a span of two days at
bargaining sessions with University Along with the agreement of no support to promote a times since then to negotiate the all three campuses during the end of
administration, the FIU chapter of the disciplinary action during the first points that the faculty brought up, March. UFF members tabled at the
six months of implementation, which
healthy campus which were the issues of sanctions and campus libraries and informed faculty
United Faculty of Florida succeeded
in passing a vote to ratify the details of began on Jan. 1, 2011, the approved environment. smoking breaks. voters of the protections that the MOU
the ban in regards to faculty and staff. MOU states the University must give According to Tonja Moore, Univer- would provide.
Tonja Moore, Chief Negotiator and
They believed that the administra- the faculty a chance to take smoking sity chief negotiator and associate vice “We have to follow our own
Associate Vice President
tion broke with the current contract breaks during the workday. president of academic affairs, who contract, even if they [FIU adminis-
Academic Affairs
between them and the faculty when “The University shall make bargained on behalf of the FIU admin- tration] think that they don’t have to,”
the regulation was implemented reasonable efforts, consistent with the istration, the University went through said Lauren Christos, vice-president
without first bargaining its terms and academic needs of the University, to shall be at the sole discretion of the “a very open and inclusive dialogue” of the FIU-UFF at the Biscayne Bay
conditions with the FIU-UFF. allow employees to adjust their sched- employee,” according to the MOU. with the UFF. She also stated that the Campus. “So it’s just on principal that
“We think that the University has uled activities where necessary so that The ban, which was approved by dialogue “was very productive and we we inform them that this is a legally
the right to change policy but we they make reasonable breaks between the Board of Trustees in November were able to address successfully our binding agreement.”
have the right to then demand impact scheduled activities to leave University 2010 and put into action in Jan. 2011, respective concerns.”
bargaining over how our faculty will property to use tobacco or to partici- prohibits the use of tobacco products “We understand the impact this Melissa Caceres works as a Beat
be effected by the ban,” said Alan pate in smoking cessation programs. on all university campuses. policy has on our employees and Writer, covering the FIU Founda-
Gummerson, FIU-UFF treasurer and Participation in any smoking cessa- In a letter sent to University pres- students and appreciate everyone’s tion, Board of Trustees and Faculty
professor of Economics. “It wasn’t at tion program shall be voluntary and ident Mark Rosenberg a couple of support to promote a healthy campus Senate.
2 The Beacon – Monday, April 18, 2011 NEWS www.fiusm.com
NEWS FLASH Schriner looks to enhance College of
Immigrants come ashore in
Palm Beach County
Arts and Architecture’s infrastructure
SCHRINER, page 1
Officials say 14 to 15 people believed to be illegal
immigrants came ashore on Singer Island. lot of talking about going
Riveria Beach police spokeswoman Rose Anne forward—it was survival We want to make sure that we main-
mode,” said Schriner.
Brown says about half of the group was rounded up
shortly after they came ashore just before 7:30 a.m. In the Worlds Ahead tain our quality. We want to make sure
Friday. Officials believe they are from the Dominican
Republic and Haiti.
Strategic Plan, an outline
of goals set forth by the
that we don’t just grow the college with-
Brown says a pregnant woman who went into
labor was taken to a hospital. A search continues for
University for the next
five years, the Arts has
out building the infrastructure to continue
the remaining members of the group. been established as one of
four targeted areas aimed
the quality.
for improvement and
UN judgments due in Croatian expansion.
Brian Schriner, Dean
College of Architecture and The Arts
war crimes case Due to the current limi-
tations on faculty and about how we can expand Schriner. for his role as dean.
space, a focus will be our degree offerings,” said “Instead of just having With the experience
A U.N. court is handing down verdicts on three placed on enhancing the Schriner. a play about domestic from his past positions,
Croat generals charged in the murder, mistreatment College’s infrastructure, Both Schriner and the violence—What about the Schriner feels that he has
and deportation of Serbs in a 1995 military blitz. which involves hiring more Strategic Plan intend to teaching that goes along been “trained” to handle
Large screens have been set up around Croatia to faculty and increasing use the arts to commu- with it? What about the the responsibility for his
broadcast the verdicts in a trial focused on Operation the number of academic nity problem solving and talk after the presentation? role as dean.
Storm, a lightning offensive that seized back land advisors. give students opportuni- Getting the actors involved “90 percent is listening
annexed by rebel Serbs at the start of the Balkans “We want to make ties to participate in service in community service to what other people have
conflict. sure that we maintain our learning. would expand on that,” to say, because most if not
The three generals charged in the case, Ante Goto- quality. We want to make “I think the President said Schriner. all of the ideas come from
vina, Ivan Cermak and Mladen Markac, are considered sure that we don’t just and the Provost realize that This isn’t the first time someone else. The role
heroes in their home country. grow the college without the Arts are critical to a city that the newly appointed of the dean or someone in
building the infrastructure and a University’s develop- dean has taken on an admin- this position is to facilitate
Nigeria police: Muslim sect to continue the quality,” ment. The city we live in is istrative role at FIU. and to try to bring them
said Schriner. amazing in terms of access Throughout his more together,” said Schriner.
kills 2 before vote With an improved to culture and the arts,” than two decade career at While Schriner has
infrastructure, plans are said Schriner. the University, Schriner always been a part of the
Authorities in northern Nigeria are blaming a radi- underway to expand the Capitalizing on South has served as the Associate limelight at the Univer-
cal Muslim sect for killing two people and wounding College’s degree offerings Florida’s diverse culture Dean of Academic Affairs, sity and in the Theatre
five others a day ahead of the country’s presidential as well. and access, the Strategic Director of the School of program—being named
election. A bachelor’s degree Plan emphasizes an impor- Theatre, Dance, and Speech FIU’s Instructor of the
Borno State Police Commissioner Michael Zuoku- in communication arts tance on local, national Communication, the Chair Year and publishing three
mor said gunmen who hid their Kalashnikov rifles in was just recently autho- and international engage- of the Speech Commu- communication text-
long flowing gowns attacked residents Friday morning rized, and others are being ment from every facet of nication Department, the books—he assure that he
in the city of Maiduguri. considered after faculty the Arts. Director of FIU Forensics has never had a desire for
The radical group known as Boko Haram has been evaluation. “It’s not just about Program and the Director that spot on stage.
killing politicians and security agents in the area for “We’ve had talk of putting on a play or a of Faculty for FIU’s Legal “I’ve been on stage
months. Last week, a bomb exploded at a polling sta- expanding degrees in concert. It’s about looking Studies Institute. multiple time for student
tion near a market, killing at least one person. music, theatre, architec- at our community and the Schriner feels that projects, but I haven’t my
ture, so those are all poten- various problems that face through the experience big break. I’m more of a
tial ideas. We do have the it, and we can engage the from his past positions, behind the scenes guy—
– Compiled by Nicole Castro
opportunity, because of community through the arts he has been “trained” to maybe box office,” said
the strategic plan, to think to solve the problem,” said handle the responsibility Schriner.
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TENNIS
Final regular season match canceled due to weather
BRANDON WISE SENIOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS different from anything I had
Staff Writer done before.”
This was to be the last time
Over the course of their four
two seniors, Liset Brito and
The FIU Golden Panthers seasons at FIU, Brito and Spen-
Maria Spenceley, would play a
tennis team, ranked No. 69 in celey have led the Golden
match on their home court. Spen-
the nation, ran into a disap- Panthers to a 56-30 record, a 2009
celey is proud of her accomplish-
pointing day on April 16 as rain Sun Belt Title, and two appear-
ments while she was here.
caused their match against the ances in the NCAA Tournament.
“I definitely had my ups and
Central Florida Golden Knights, Brito has had a bright career
downs,” said Spenceley. “But this
ranked No. 68 in the nation, to be and is currently tied for fifth on
year was one of my best out of
cancelled. the all-time wins list at FIU with
the four. I am happy to leave on
The match had only just begun 59 victories as well as fourth all-
that note.”
when the rain began to fall on time in doubles with 56 victories.
Brito has felt nothing but pride
the courts, causing an hour and a She was ranked as high as No.
playing here at FIU.
half rain delay. When the teams 57 in the nation and was also a
“I am very proud of being a
returned to the court, it was only member of the Sun Belt Academic
Golden Panther,” said Brito. “A
minutes before the rain began Honor Roll.
lot of people ask me since I stay
again and forced the teams to Spenceley finishes her career
here in Miami ‘Oh, you went to
call it a day. Senior Maria Spen- on the Sun Belt Academic Honor
Miami’ and I just say no I went
celey was sad to see her last home Roll and tied for twelfth all time
to FIU and I really liked it. It has
match end the way it did.
“It is disappointing,” said
been a great four years and very TENNIS, page 4
Spenceley. “It was our last home
game and we got to play about
three games in total. But it does 2011 Regular 2011 Regular
happen, there is nothing we can Season Stats Season Stats
do about it.”
W-L: 17-8 W-L: 12-14
Liset Brito, ranked No. 61 in
the nation, had a slightly different Dual: 12-4 Dual: 9-7
feeling about today.
Last 10: 9-1 Last 10: 9-1
“It is always good to play,”
CAROLOS MONINO/THE BEACON said Brito. “But this isn’t going Rank: 62 Rank: --
to affect us.”
Lisa Johnson [above] goes for a serve during a home match for FIU. LISET BRITO MARIA SPENCELEY
Their season finale vs. UCF was canceled due to inclement weather.
BASEBALL SOFTBALL
Fondon picks up win over Golden Panthers split
Louisiana to even series doubleheader vs. WKU
ANDRES LEON Zimmermann would left field. MALCOLM SHIELDS base, the throw by catcher Karavin Dew
Staff Writer continue to struggle with his After compiling a 6-2 lead, Staff Writer was offline and trickled into the outfield
fastball throughout the game. the Golden Panthers scored which allowed Alfonso to score to tie the
The Golden Panthers tried Iosmel Leon knocked two more insurance runs in the The Golden Panthers returned home to game.
to bounce back against Ragin’ single to center field, driving seventh and eighth innings to open up a crucial three game conference The Golden Panthers added two more
Cajuns in the second game of Shantz home to give FIU a 3-0 seal the deal. series against Western Kentucky begin- runs in the second inning after FIU
the three-game set on April lead over the Cajuns. “We had a tough night last ning on April 16 in a doubleheader. put runners on second and third when
16 and starter R.J. Fondon After Louisiana scored on night, but R.J. really stepped FIU split the doubleheader, winning Jenny Welch was hit by a pitch and was
continued his success on the a sacrifice fly in the top of the up and was in rhythm. He only the first game 7-1 and falling in game followed by a double by Alex Casals.
mound as the Golden Panthers fourth, FIU responded back in struck out two, but he read the two to the Hilltoppers by a 5-4 score. Alfonso drove in both runners on a RBI
got the best out of the Ragin’ the bottom half of the inning. hitters pretty well tonight,” single to left to give FIU a 3-1 lead.
FIU 7, WKU 1
Cajuns with an 8-2 victory. Martinez and Henry both had said Thomas, who was pleased “We put the ball in play and moved
Fondon only gave up one singles up the middle to give with giving the bullpen some Starting pitcher Jenn Gniadek got off runners over [in] situational hitting,”
earned run in eight innings of FIU (21-16, SBC 6-8) runners rest. to a slow start in the top of the first inning McClain said. “We just swung big.
work. on first and second. Shantz Bryam Garcia, the only for the Golden Panthers. The Hilltoppers Coming into the game that was our
“Fondon is a four pitch stepped into the box and drove relief pitcher needed that night, placed runners at first and second with adjustment and we went out there trying
guy, fastball, change up, cutter, a ball past third base to load pitched the ninth for FIU. no outs on a Kelsie Mattox walk and on a to get hits.”
and a slider. If he gets them all the bases for FIU, forcing ULL “It was important to get this fielding error by Jessy Alfonso on a bunt McClain had a solid game at the plate
going we’ll be in good shape,” (20-15, SBC 8-6) to change win and take it to a game three by Ciara Garcia. as she went 2-for-4 with a solo home run
said coach Turtle Thomas pitchers. with something to contend, but Both Western Kentucky base runners in the third inning and a two-run homer
about Fondon. Yoandy Barroso knocked we have to be more consis- advanced a base on a passed ball and in the sixth.
While Fondon was having single to right field to bring tent and play all three spots Laura Smith delivered an RBI single to “I was looking for a pitch to hit,”
success against the Ragin’ Martinez. Iosmel Leon better,” said Thomas. “If we right field scoring Mattox to give Western McClain said. “I saw a pitch I liked and
Cajun bats, Joe Zimmerman, grounded into a double play as slip on either defense, pitching Kentucky an early 1-0 lead. swung hard.”
Louisiana’s starter, struggled Jabari Henry scored to put FIU or even our hitting we’ll let the On the same play, Ashley McClain FIU added a run in the fourth inning
against the Golden Panthers up 5-1 going into the fifth. others slip as well.” threw a strike from right field to retire on Alex Casals’s first home run of the
offense. Zimmerman only pitched Garcia who attempted to score from season.
UL 7, FIU 3
After allowing two runners three innings, giving up four second base to limit the scoring to one After giving up a run in the first
on base in part of an error and earned runs while allowing The Golden Panthers run. inning, Gniadek slowed down the Hill-
a walk, Jeremy Patton singled five hits.FIU had to respond began a three-game set against In the bottom half of the inning, the topper lineup as she only gave up three
down the right side for the first once again after the Ragin’ the Ragin’ Cajuns on April 14. Golden Panthers took advantage of two hits in the game to collect her eleventh
run of the game. Cajuns cut the deficit to 5-2 in Louisiana-Lafayette came in Hilltopper errors to put a run on the win on the season.
With a 1-0 lead early on, the fifth. fourth place in the Sun Belt board. Alfonso led off the inning with an “I thought she was in control the entire
Rudy Flores hit a dribbler past After a base hit from Wittels Conference. ULL (19-14, SBC infield single and after a sacrifice bunt game,” coach Beth Torina said. “After
second. Although Patton got and ground out by Patton, 7-5) had lefty Taylor Hubbell by Beth Peller that advanced Alfonso to the first inning, there wasn’t a real threat
called out on the play, Wittels which advanced Wittels to on the mound going up against second base, McClain reached base on an for the rest of the game.”
sped home for FIU’s second second, Mike Martinez drove error by shortstop Amanda Thomas.
score. in another run with a single to BASEBALL, page 4 On McClain’s attempt to steal second SOFTBALL, page 4
www.fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Monday, April 18, 2011 4
Pitching falters in series opener against Louisiana
BASEBALL, page 3 home run over the left field wall to not only give
Louisiana a 4-3 lead but also forcing the FIU
Phil Haig for FIU (20-14, SBC 5-7). pitching coaches to make a change.
Prior to the series opener, Haig made eight FIU brought in Jose Velazquez in relief for
appearances for the Golden Panthers, pitching Haig, but things did not change.
48 innings with an ERA of 4.10. The Golden Mike Petello continued to make the situa-
Panthers were denied of any hope of a sweep tion difficult for FIU. In the seventh inning, the
this weekend, losing to the Ragin’ Cajuns 7-3, right fielder for the Ragin’ Cajuns would double
slipping after building a three-run lead early on. to left field, bringing their leadoff Alex Fuselier
Things appeared to open up well for the home for an insurance run to build a 5-3 lead.
Golden Panthers. Leadoff Bermudez has had a After just pitching two innings and getting
great season offensively up to now with a batting five strikeouts, Mason McVay would relieve
average of .425. Hubbell took no chances, Velazquez in the seventh inning. McVay, another
walking Bermudez to put him at first. lefty would give UL another insurance run, after
After a Garrett Wittels singled to right field a low pitch to Lance Marvel resulted in a double
to take the speedster Bermudez to third, Mike down the left field line, bringing Petello home
Martinez grounded out to the shortstop to score for the 6-3 lead.
Bermudez in the bottom of the first. The Golden Panthers would make two more
With the lead in their favor, the Golden ALEX GARCIA/THE BEACON
pitching changes after McVay. Logan Dodds
Panthers opened the second inning with a bang. was sent to the mound but after one inning of
Jabari Henry [No. 14] is congratulated by his teammates after a home run on April 15.
Jabari Henry crushed a solo shot to left field, play, Dodds would be relieved by another lefty,
putting FIU up 2-0. Henry, who belted 12 home D.J. Swatscheno to close for FIU.
Bermudez is already halfway past his hits three consecutive batters to load the bases for
runs last season, recorded his fifth home run of Despite all five pitchers combining for 14
total from the previous season. In 2010, the Louisiana. Haig plunked the following hitter,
the season. strikeouts, the pitching staff allowed seven runs,
centerfielder had 85 hits. He is currently at 52 Michael Strentz to give the Ragin’ Cajuns their
Another FIU bat rose to the occasion in the which resulted in a 7-3 loss to the Ragin’ Cajuns.
this season. first run of the game.
following inning. Off a low, sinking pitch from Haig gave up four runs in his outing, resulting in
Phil Haig pitched three innings of score- Haig would continue to struggle in the fifth.
Hubbell in the third, Bermudez belted his first his third loss of the year.
less baseball, until the top of the fourth inning. After striking out Jordan Poirrier earlier in the
homerun of the season. It was another solo “We imploded on the mound. We couldn’t
Louisiana’s bats began to grow patient on the game, the Cajun second baseman would take
homerun for the Golden Panthers, this time a find the strike zone,” coach Turtle Thomas said
redshirt junior. During the fourth, Haig walked revenge. With two runners on, Poirrier hit a
shot past the center field wall. after the loss.
Late home run spoils FIU chance for sweep
SOFTBALL, page 3
WKU 5, FIU 4
We just swung big. Coming into
Through the first four innings, the Golden Panthers had the game that was our adjustment
multiple opportunities to put runs on the scoreboard but
left runners stranded on base. and we went out there trying to get
In the first inning, the Golden Panthers loaded the
bases with no outs. On a Brie Rojas flyout to right field,
hits.
Alfonso was thrown out at home on a throw by Smith for Ashley McClain
the Hilltoppers. Kayla Burri followed with a groundout to Pitcher/Outfielder
end the inning.
In the second and third innings, the Golden Panthers to get back into the game. Casals started with a one out
put runners on base but were unable to drive them in as single and following an Alfonso walk, Peller was hit by
Mallorie Sulaski for Western Kentucky was able to pitch a pitch to load the bases. In a very tough at bat, McClain
out of jams. Golden Panthers’ starting pitcher Mariah battled Sulaski and drew a bases loaded walk. With two
Dawson matched Sulaski pitch for pitch as she kept the outs Burri cleared the bases with a double to left center to
Hilltoppers scoreless through three innings. give FIU a 4-3 lead.
In the fourth inning, the Hilltoppers got timely hits to “I guess I hit well under pressure,” Burri said. “I was
take the lead. Western Kentucky put two runners on base looking for [a pitch] inside in my zone. When there are
and Amanda Walden executed a sacrifice bunt to move runners out there, I just hit.”
both runners to second and third. Megan Johnson laced a The Golden Panthers (24-22, 10-7 SBC) were unable
doubled to left center field, which gave Western Kentucky to hold on to the slim lead as Dew, who went 2-for-3, hit a
a 2-0 lead. two out, two-run homer to left, to give the Hilltoppers a 5-
KRISTI CAMARA/THE BEACON The Hilltoppers added another run in the fifth inning 4 lead. Sulaski closed out the game for Western Kentucky
on a Dew triple to right field. (23-21, 4-10 SBC) to collect her tenth win of the season.
Mariah Dawson [above] started for FIU in their loss to WKU In the fifth inning, the Golden Panthers got a chance
in the second game of a doubleheader on April 16.
FIU will look to add
another conference title
TENNIS, page 3 know, anybody can beat anybody on any
given day.”
in doubles competition with 42 wins. The team will play their first match on
LOOKING FORWARD Friday against either the No. 8 or 9 seed in
the tournament at 9 A.M.
The Golden Panthers are now looking
forward to next week’s Sun Belt Confer-
ence Tournament, which will begin on
Thursday, April 21. They will be hoping to
win another conference title, adding to the
SUN BELT TOURNAMENT
four they have won since 2005.
The will enter the tournament with the FIU vs. TBA
No. 1 seed and are expecting nothing but
a championship from their trip to Mobile, • Time: TBA
AL. Spenceley thinks the team will • When: 04/21/11
dominate.
“I expect us to win and beat every-
• Where: Mobile, AL.
body,” said Spenceley. “But you never
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LAST HURRAH
SPC president leaves imprint on organization
ASHLEY MARIE and concerts. Today, the autonomy.” VP of Outreach, but she
LAPADULA council programs over 70 Members of SPC, such “explored programming,
Staff Writer events for students and the as Gabriela Lambertus, VP assisted with the daily
community. of Outreach, said, “Cris- office operations and
The Student Program- SPC continues to tina quickly became an oversaw what is now a
ming Council at FIU’s develop and will continue essential part of SPC. $320,000 budget.”
Modesto A. Maidique to provide cultural, educa- “Few times in life A year later she became
Campus just finished tional, recreational and have I seen someone as President of SPC and had
another great semester social programs directed passionate and committed the opportunity to develop
with Cristina Rodri- at building unity and pride as Cristina is with SPC. professionally in the field
guez, the proud president, among the student body. She truly has left a strong of Student Affairs. She
leading the way. When asked how she mark on the organization became the Student Proj-
Currently a senior, keeps up with school and itself as well as all of us ects Coordinator for the
majoring in public rela- all the events she said, “I that have had the privilege NACA South Conference
tions with a minor in keep organized with meet- of working beside her.” which offers students a
Spanish, Rodriguez will ings, planners and my Lukas Calafell, trea- wide variety of resources
be attending graduate Blackberry.” surer of SPC, added, “Cris- for college event plan-
school at DePaul Univer- Rodriguez believes that tina has always maintained ning including work
sity in Chicago to pursue a in order to be able to run a positive influence in the shops and entertainment
Masters of Public Service an organization such as organization. information.
with a concentration in SPC, “You need to be able “She always kept in Rodriguez finished the
higher education this to have an eye for detail. mind that we do what we year as the reelected pres-
upcoming fall. Whether it is program- do for our fellow students ident of SPC, guiding the
If you are wondering ming, marketing, finances, and peers. I believe she organization through a
what the Student Program- administration or member- set a positive and proac- second transition.
ming Council (SPC) is ship, it is all equally essen- tive foundation and vision Stephanie Suarez, Vice
about, you are in luck. tial for success.” She has for the organization and President of Programming,
Rodriguez spoke with been able to attain much for those who will follow said, “UP-Roar week
The Beacon Newspaper success for SPC. after her term as SPC turned out amazing. All of
and gave us some insight “Part of our accom- President.” SPC worked very hard and
on the council and what plishments has been Rodriguez began her I think it showed through
she calls, “The organi- having a shared vision involvement with SPC as a all of the events. All of
zation that has been the and allowing for all the General Member in 2007. the UP-Roar events were
rhythm of my college members of the organi- She was selected as the VP filled with students who
experience.” zation to have owner- of Outreach for the 2008 - definitely were enjoying
As president of SPC, ship of that vision,” said 2009 academic year and themselves and having a
Rodriguez’s main focus Rodriguez. embarked into the world great time. Overall, I’m
is scheduling events “I have been lucky to of marketing and public definitely very pleased.”
have such a talented team, relations. For more info, contact ESRA ERDOGAN/THE BEACON
throughout each semester.
The events range from with members specialized Not only did she spc@fiu.edu or follow Senior Christina Rodriguez (above) is graduating and ending
comedy shows to movies, in various areas, which has learn how to properly them through their website her term as president of SPC. “The organization has been the
lectures, pool parties made SPC a well-rounded market the programs as at www.fiu.edu/~spc. rhythm of my college experience,“ says Rodriguez.
FASHION FINDS
Summer brings steamy weather and an end of an era
Since I have early menopause (undi- Short shorts like these are intimi- best inanimate friend, the v-neck tee. are suitable for the office.
agnosed), summer is always unwelcome. dating to a lot of girls. I’m terrified of Don’t be afraid to play with color At least I get to wear heels!
I’m always suffocating in the heat even them and go through a routine every when it comes to summer. Summer also brings the end of my
when I’m wearing the tiniest amount of time I wear them. Whether the color is in style or not, column. I’ve had a lot of fun writing this
clothing. There’s lotion (the moisturizing and if it’s bright, you can wear it. Corals, column for the past year. It’s definitely
Summer is full of self tanning kinds), squat and lunge turquoise and neon colors are easy been a trial and error process because
COLUMNIST vacations, beach trips exercises around my house (they don’t to wear during the summer. They’re a fashion column hasn’t always been a
and lazy days with a actually do much but provide emotional blinding and can only be worn in small part of The Beacon’s vision.
book you actually want support), and about half an hour spent doses in other seasons, but for summer I’m happy to be the one to include
to read and aren’t forced trying to figure out which shoe gives me they can all be brought of the closet. talk of shoes, clothes and bags into every
to for class. the proper proportions and doesn’t cut Sunglasses are also a good way to issue.
It’s also full of me off at my not-so-beloved ”cankles”. have some fun with style. Forever 21 I hope I’ve been able to give everyone
steaming hot weather It’s really about choosing the right offers loads of styles and they’re all a tiny piece of advice that they have actu-
ADRIANA thanks to the Florida length when picking shorts. If you don’t under $10. Try cat eyes, oversized Jackie ally enjoyed or applied to their life.
RODRIGUEZ sun. You can tell that look like a supermodel or toothpick O styles, aviators and wayfarers. I wish you all the best, broke
I’m spoiled because I’m and feel more comfortable with a little I’m a classic Ray-Ban girl. I love the fashionistas.
complaining about having warm, trop- coverage, choose a longer mid-thigh style and it was worth the investment And just for a little self-endorsement,
ical weather all the time. length short. because I wear them all the time. I love I’m in the process of starting my own
Battling the heat, staying comfort- Note: A longer short is not easy with them so much I even wear them indoors fashion blog. It doesn’t have a name or a
able and actually looking cute aren’t the proportions. Go for a boyfriend fit short, sometimes. Yes, I’m that person. URL or anything yet but it’s a good idea,
easiest of tasks. these are loose and sit lower on the hip. I haven’t decided if I’m fortunate or I swear. I’m sure the next columnist will
To me, Daisy Dukes, or denim cutoffs Then pair them with a billowy top so unfortunate for getting an internship this namedrop me all the time once it’s up.
as they are more commonly known, are you can look all bohemian without even summer, but I’ll have to wear business No pressure.
the easiest solution to the heat. trying. casual clothes all season. The fun will be
Albeit a little cowgirl trashy, plenty I like to pair denim shorts with peasant figuring out ways to incorporate color Fashion Finds is a weekly column on
of girls can rock the look. tops and light button downs. Oh, and my and light breezy fabrics into outfits that fashion. Look for it every Monday.6 The Beacon – Monday, April 18, 2011 LIFE! www.fiusm.com
SoBe Bass Museum home to year-round art shows
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BASSMUSEUM.ORG
KATHY PAZ “Come Together,” an exhibition by married various 14th centry Flemish and Italian Commissioners and the John S. and James
Staff Writer artists Frances Trombly and Leyden altarpieces. L. Knight Foundation.
Rodriguez-Casanova. One of the collection’s most prized Hosted in the Kaiser and Kosh Family
The week of Art Basel isn’t the only The couple, widely known in the Miami pieces, “Coronation of the Virgin with Gallery, the exhibition is comprised of
time South Beach offers a cultural experi- art scene, put together installations that are Saints” by Sandro Botticelli and Domenico 16 ancient Egyptian artifacts, including a
ence in the arts to both visitors and locals. inspired by everyday objects. Ghirlandaio, will also be on display. “An sarcophagus and mummy, that have been
In fact, the area hosts a prominent and Those who attended last year’s Invitation to LOOK” is on exhibit until gifted to the museum or are on long-term
well-established South Florida museum. “Aesthetics and Values Fine Art Exhibi- early July. loans from the Brooklyn Museum and
Year round, The Bass Museum of Art tion” at the Frost Art Museum may recall In addition to the two, current exhibi- Lowe Art Museum.
strives to expose the community to both Trombly’s works. tions, the Bass Museum of Art is also the The museum is open to the public from
classic and contemporary pieces that For “Come Together,” the artists home of Florida’s only Egyptian gallery. Wednesday to Sunday.
provoke discussion and engage audiences. combine their efforts; Trombly showcases This sponsored collection is made Admission is $6 for students with a
The Bass Museum of Art was estab- hand-stitched, embroidered household possible by multiple entities including valid ID on location or $2.50 via Culture
lished in 1963 when John and Johanna pieces such as mops, canvases and drop the City of Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Shock Miami for those who are aged 22
Bass donated a private collection of 500 cloths, and Rodriguez-Casanova takes Program, the Miami-Dade Board of County and under.
Renaissance and Baroque works to the decorative items and attempts to decon-
city. Most of the pieces were European struct a domestic environment.
paintings, important textiles and religious In this, they will merge and contrast
sculptures. hand-made elements with mass-produced ON THE PROWL
Since its founding, the museum has ones. This exhibition will be up until June
grown considerably, now housing over
3,000 pieces that include 15th century to
present European painting and sculpture;
19.
A second current hosting is “An Invi-
tation to LOOK.” Featuring approximately
Girls making the first move
seventh to 20th century textiles, tapestries
and ecclesiastical vestments and artifacts;
20th and 21st-century North American,
40 works from the permanent collection,
this presentation aims to move away from
the conventional approaches taken by
could be good for everyone
Latin American, Asian and Caribbean art. museums in organizing and arranging art The female gender has actual date, but just like If after a few minutes the
Along with these, there are photo- by historical context. undergone some serious women, men are attracted to guy appears to be promising,
graphs, prints and drawings and modern The exhibition features paintings by evolutionary changes in confidence. I usually up the ante on the
and contemporary architecture and design American, Dutch, English and French society. We’re now inde- I don’t know about you, flirting. Once the conver-
with emphasis on the pre and postwar artists. Among those are Impressionist pendent but when a guy sweetly sation starts, it’ll naturally
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ECON WITH NEDA
Contract, fee increase must
Deficit compromise a limited solution produce tangible results
I n recent weeks, the media’s atten-
tion has been focused on how best to
address America’s looming budget deficit
deficit. Realistically, the government needs
to generate more revenue and that will only
come through increased income taxes.
Unfortunately, former President George
W. Bush and Congress undid Clinton’s
progress with $1.65 trillion in tax cuts for
When the University finalized and announced
the extension of Pete Garcia’s contract on
April 1, they locked themselves into a long-
and ballooning debt. Pres- President Obama provides a great anal- the wealthy, a typical Republican position term investment to the tune of $1.9 million in
COLUMNIST ident Barack Obama is ysis. During his speech on April 13, the Pres- on taxes. This paved the way for increased base salary, making him by far the highest paid
looking to address this ident summarized the poor plan designed deficits, on which track we continue to athletic director in the Sun Belt Conference.
issue by increasing taxes by Republicans. He said, “There’s nothing travel. I am not in any way defending no Though Garcia’s four years at the Univer-
on some people while serious about a plan that claims to reduce cuts to the budget. Obviously, government sity have seen, by most measures, an increase
curtailing the budget. the deficit by spending a trillion dollars on spending needs to be brought under control in on-field success, particularly in the revenue-
On April 7, Congress tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires.” if we have any hope of cutting and elimi- generating sports, it is still prudent for students
approved a funding plan Let’s back-track a little to the 90’s with nating the deficit. to question whether that investment will prove
NEDA GHOMESHI that reduces federal former President Bill Clinton, a Demo- Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, fruitful moving forward.
agency budgets by more crat. In an article published on April 12, the chairman of the House Budget Committee, While an athletic director’s main goal is to
than $38 billion for the second half of the New York Times summarized the economy has similar goals as Obama, but an unfea- maximize the school’s athletic performance,
year. However, this funding plan was only stating, “The Clinton years disproved sible plan to attain that goal. According to there is also an expectation that the department
approved to temporarily eliminate any threat the notion that higher taxes would inevi- the Washington Times, Ryan’s plan entails will be represented well in public matters. In this
of a government shutdown. Neither party is tably stifle economic growth, or cost politi- the following: “Medicaid would become a area, The Beacon feels Garcia’s tenure has been
pleased with the decision, and the problem cians their jobs. Taxes were raised in 1993, block grant controlled by the states; Medi- far from successful.
is not being solved. including higher income tax rates on the care would become a voucher program The 2009 season saw much contention from
Idealism can be admirable only if it incor- wealthiest. The economy was strong, and starting in 2022. On taxes, Ryan would Garcia. From the controversial and oft mocked
porates reality. The current United States’ the stock market surged. Taxes were then continue the Bush tax cuts for wealthy hiring of men’s basketball head coach Isiah
debt is over $14 trillion. Republicans have cut in 1997 in a deal with the Republican- Americans set to expire at the end of next Thomas and the ensuing embarrassment with
thoroughly thought of an illogical plan: they controlled Congress, but by then the combi- year.” Basically, Ryan plans on neglecting regards to the “Coaches Vs. Cancer” tourna-
would like to cut spending on government nation of higher tax rates on the wealthy, a senior citizens while the rich continue to ment,” to former University President Modesto
programs over the next decade by $4.3 tril- strong economy and a rising stock market thrive. Maidique’s admonishment and reprimand of
lion in addition to further cutting tax reve- was boosting revenues significantly. By As of now, the problem is being addressed, Garcia for “unprofessional management and
nues by $4.2 trillion. Their plan does not the end of President Bill Clinton’s term, but not taken care of. The new budget plan poor leadership style, misuse of state resources
lead the U.S. towards a balanced budget. In the federal budget had been in surplus for implemented is merely the simple way to [and] hostile work environment,” Garcia’s time
fact, if this ridiculous plan is implemented, four straight years.” This example supports avoid a government shutdown, not a solu- here has been marked by a seemingly constant
the U.S. is looking at an even deeper deficit. that a mixture of budget cuts and increase in tion to America’s deficit. series of public relations missteps.
The current deficit is too large, and merely revenue is a necessity to shrink the deficit Econ with Neda is an economics op-ed It would be hard to question the success
shrinking the budget will not eliminate the and reduce the debt. column. Athletics has seen under Garcia, but when taken
in totality, Garcia has a lot to improve on to
make that investment worthwhile.
Student, professor integrity on the fritz The timing of Garcia’s contract also brings
some questions with it, as it came just weeks
before a proposal to increase the athletic fee
students pay with each credit hour received by
KELLY MALAMBRI knowledge intended. Profes- up to five percent.
Staff Writer sors and students alike should According to University Chief Financial
Integrity is one of the
practice more honest tech-
niques in order to obtain the
In a time when it is easier to Officer Kenneth Jessell, part of Garcia’s salary
comes from the athletics fee, along with other
greatest attributes any human
being can have; it leads to
education they claim to be
working and paying for.
cheat, and more prosperous to auxiliary funds and the South Beach Wine and
Food Festival.
success in every aspect of
one’s life. Unfortunately, I
For example, in recent
classes of mine, professors
have students pass, the lack of Locking in the contract prior to the athletics
fee vote seems to pressure the committee, made
have recently noticed several
displays of a lack of integrity
will offer extra credit oppor-
tunities to those students who
integrity displayed by students up of both students and faculty members, into
approving at least a partial increase in order to
throughout the University. If
students hope to be successful
did poorly on exams when the
number of students who have
and professors will continue on. make up the difference.
As students, we view the athletics fee as an
in their future careers, and if failed is great. Opportunities investment, taken from our pockets and diverted
professors intend on teaching such as these provide students scheduled time. By taking life’s work to teaching students towards Athletics to fund the sports teams
students thoroughly, then this with grades they simply did away actual learning time, and should care whether or not competing on our behalf. Students also receive
behavior must change. not earn, and there is no integ- giving away grades, profes- their students pass honestly free admission to all sporting events on campus
Recently, I have noticed rity in this practice. sors are not “molding minds” and learn the material being in which student athletes compete, as well as
some professors making it Recently in a class of in any sense of the phrase. offered. It seems, however, the occasional discounted ticket to on-campus
exceedingly easy for students mine, the amount of extra In another extremely that in a time when it is easier events, such as the upcoming Gold Cup soccer
who may be slacking off credit given in such a circum- appalling instance, a professor to cheat, and more prosperous games.
or running behind because stance was equivalent to one sent out an email that hinted to to have students pass, the However, we feel Athletics can and should
of busy schedules to get by letter grade on an exam worth students certain online classes lack of integrity displayed by do more to give students a return on their invest-
with excellent grades without 35 percent of students’ total to take that had glitches in students and professors will ment. From the U.S. Century Bank Arena to the
putting in the needed effort. grade, and was not available them, making it easier for continue on. football stadium, students are effectively barred
While I am sure many students to all because of scheduling students to pass the class these In order to achieve the best from using Athletics’ facilities when games are
appreciate the help, but by conflicts. Those who could classes with flying colors and education possible, and in not being held. Increased access to facilities
giving away grades profes- not make the event but tried boost their grade point aver- order to achieve what profes- is just one way in which Athletics can reward
sors are doing more damage honestly on the test were put ages. When I finally managed sors claim to be their true students with a return on their investment; free
to students than help, and are at a letter grades’ worth of a to close my mouth after staring goal, students and professors tickets which a fraction of the university popula-
essentially wasting students’ disadvantage. at the screen in shock, I was alike must demonstrate more tion takes advantage of is not enough.
money. Meanwhile, the same infuriated. integrity. The honest students With how heavily we subsidize the depart-
It simply does not make professor canceled the sched- If not the students who and professors who do so will ment’s budget, the onus is on them to see to
sense to pay for an education uled class because the event are paying for their educa- come to grow, excel and hope- develop a positive relationship with students
but receive only a piece of conflicted with his ability to tion, then at least the profes- fully change lives through and see to it that we are not wasting our money.
paper instead of the practical attend class at the normally sors who claim to devote their such education.
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