Anime club’s president to face trial for altercation

By: Jorge Valens Asst. / News Director The president of the FIU anime club Anything Goes Anime was involved in a physical altercation with a member of the club’s executive board. Pedro Cortes, who was elected president of the club September 2008, was placed in custody after Public Safety was called to the club’s Winter Masquerade event on Nov. 6. The victim, Carla Slon, AGA director of public relations, was giving a speech in the Graham Center Ballrooms at the time of the incident. According to the police report, Cortes “grabbed her by her left arm while she was on stage … and pulled her toward him, turning her around by force.” According to both…

Dean of law school on top 100 most influential Hispanics list

By: Melissa Caceres / Staff Writer Four months into his tenure, the dean of the College of Law at FIU has been recognized as one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in the nation. R. Alexander Acosta was awarded the title by Hispanic Business magazine, a publication that makes its selections every year, basing the results on the candidates’ contribution to their community or profession as well as the way they are “raising the bar in whatever they do.” This is the second year that Acosta is placed on the list by the magazine, though this time as dean of the law school. “You sort of quickly realize that you have had a lot of…

College of Education receives $496,00 grant for research program

By: Alexander Miller / Staff Writer In an effort to develop model retention programs for minority students in higher education, the College of Education has been awarded $496,000 to fund three years of research. The University received the Lumina Foundation grant on Nov. 2 to observe the University’s strengths and weaknesses and to improve the programs it offers students. FIU graduates more Hispanic students than any other institution in the nation. However, the six-year graduation rate of Hispanic students at public universities is 46 percent compared to 57 percent of white students over the same course of time. “The student population of FIU is representative of the future of higher education,” said FIU President Mark…

Perfection: Volleyball goes undefeated in conference play

By: Sergio Bonilla / Sports Director The Golden Panthers volleyball team (28-2) finished the season undefeated vs. Sun Belt Conference opponents by defeating Florida Atlantic 3-0 on Nov. 14. This is the first time in program’s history the team goes undefeated vs. Sun Belt teams. It was also the 22nd consecutive win for the Golden Panthers. They have not lost since September. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend

Football overcomes 14-point deficit to win homecoming game

By: Sergio Bonilla / Sports Director The Golden Panthers (3-7, Sun Belt 3-4) football team overcame a 28-14 deficit to defeat the North Texas Mean Green (2-8, Sun Belt 1-6) 35-28 on Nov. 13. They scored 21 unanswered points in the second half with quarterback Wayne Younger scoring the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter. Defensive back Peter Riley returned an interception for a touchdown and the special teams blocked a punt which led to a touchdown as well. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend