1. BEACONTHE
Vol. 5, No. 17 The Student Newspaper of Palm Beach Atlantic University March 2, 2009
www.pba.edu/beacon
Facing a deficit of over $3 million,
Palm Beach Atlantic University has laid
off seven employees and scheduled a
tuition increase for the fall.
Tuition for full-time undergraduate
day students will increase by $1,150,
about 5 percent, to total $22,400 annu-
ally. Tuition will remain at current lev-
els for evening undergraduate students,
graduate students and students in the
Orlando campus. Housing costs and
meal plan prices will stay the same.
As colleges across the nation wres-
tle with economic shortfalls, PBA offi-
cials have managed to make budget
cuts and still fill faculty openings.
“We are continuing to hire
outstanding faculty to fill positions,”
said Dr. David W. Clark, PBA presi-
dent. “Three new faculty joined us in
January and several more will be hired
for next fall. We will continue to add
talented faculty to strengthen our
academic programs.”
The current school year’s budget
was $71,603,608, but as revenues fell
short of projections, budget officials
made cuts totaling $3,453, 937.
“This year we did not make our
enrollment numbers, so we had to
adjust the budget downward to show
that we had a lot less revenue,” said
Renae Murray, acting chief financial
officer for PBA.
“We asked the provost to talk to his
deans, and volunteer areas where they
could cut,” said Murray. “They went
through and they took their travel budg-
ets in half, and their faculty develop-
ment.”
Seven people were laid off at the
end of the fall semester, including
employees from the library, Technology
Services and Student Services.
Nonetheless, officials remained opti-
mistic that they can avoid severe finan-
cial cuts.
Recession hits PBA with $3 million deficit
By Kristina Webb
Photo Editor
see, Deficit, page 2
Economy sparks rise in military enlistment
Military recruitment rates
are up and some think the
increase is due to the unstable
economy.
With a 7.6 percent national
unemployment rate, the high-
est rate in decades, more and
more people are turning to the
military for job security and
financial assistance.
According to the
Department of Defense, all
United States military services
and reserve components met or
exceeded their recruitment
needs for January 2009. The
Marine Corps Reserve sur-
passed its goal of 567 enlistees
by 55 percent.
Sergeant Ben Carmen, a
local National Guard recruit-
ment officer, acknowledges the
ties between the economy and
the recent jump in military
enrollment rates.
“I’ve had people say the
economy is a motivator,”
Carmen said. “It’s a secure job.
Job security is a big deal.
People are getting laid off.”
The increase in enlistment
rate has not only brought more
names to roster lists but has
also allotted military personnel
the luxury of competitive
entrance. Since many people
are trying to get into the
military, recruiters can now
focus on quality instead of
quantity when selecting who is
admitted, Carmen said.
“We get tons of people
coming into my office or call-
ing, so recruitment isn’t an
issue any more; it’s qualifica-
tion,” Carmen said.
As the new Reserve
Officers’ Training Corps kicks
off its first year at Palm Beach
Atlantic University, students
enrolled are committed to eight
years of military service after
university graduation in
exchange for free tuition and
other financial perks.
Freshman Walter Reichard
is someone who fell victim to
the economy, and turned to the
ROTC program for financial
help.
Reichard was working in
By Katie Schnack
Senior Writer
see, ROTC, page 2
Speed is the main concern for Common Ground staff
Speed seemed to be the major topic
of concern during the Common Ground
discussion meeting on Feb. 18.
In an attempt to answer concerns
over Common Ground, the Sodexo staff
held an open discussion where Sodexo
personnel listened to student sugges-
tions and some complaints.
“We’re not taking it as a personal
beating,” said Abbie Rosemeyer, Palm
Beach Atlantic University’s Dining
Service General Manager. “You’re
helping us make it better.”
Rosemeyer, Student Promotions
Coordinator Tyler Schlichter and
Alysha Van Dyke led the discussion in
Fraser Dining Hall. Joining them were
twelve students that voiced concern
over the new made-to-order format.
Student government also had a rep-
resentative present, as did Student
Activities.
Students were surprised to arrive
back on campus after Christmas break
to the new format at Common Ground
dining. Instead of a quick, grab to go
meal like previous years, some students
have had to wait more than 20 minutes
to get their food after Common Ground
adopted a new made-to-order format.
The long wait is leading students to the
other dining options on campus.
“We’ve seen a big shift to the cafe-
teria from Common Ground,”
Rosemeyer said.
To solve this problem, one option
discussed at the forum would be to
leave out pre-made food under heat
lamps and use make-ordered meals
only during slow times.
Pre-made food would include ham-
burgers and other grill items. However,
if students wanted lettuce, onions,
tomatoes and other options, they would
have to fill out an order form.
Along with other changes, Sodexo
is also considering bringing back
French fries. Another option discussed
was the possibility of bringing in flat
screen order screens for the kitchen
staff to ensure correct orders.
As of now, no changes have been
implemented.
In the Spring of 2008, Common
Ground staff took a survey of student
suggestions. The outcome of that sur-
vey had staff take away the fried food
such as chicken tenders. Added were
salad options, soup, wraps, fruit and
veggie cups.
Students with complaints, praise or
suggestions regarding food services
may contact Rosemeyer.
By Kelsay Skaggs
Contributing Writer
ROTC cadet Nathan Herndon waits for his next instructions during a Ranger Challenge, where
PBA and Florida Atlantic University students train together. PHOTO COURTESY OF MAJOR KENNETH HARRIS
Sophomore Hannah Huffer writes down her
order at Common Ground.
MITZI FIGUEROA / NEWS EDITOR

2. News
2 Monday, March 2, 2009 The Beacon
“You may have seen in the
[Palm Beach] Post that the
University of Miami has
frozen all positions, all salaries
and are not contributing in the
coming year to their faculty
and staff retirement,” Clark
said. “I trust we will not face
such actions in the coming
year.”
At PBA, institutional
scholarships will be scaled
back by $519,841. This should
not affect current students, said
Kimberly Vanderlaan, assistant
director of the Financial Aid
Office. Vanderlaan said that the
policy in her office is to not
change funding to any student
who is currently receiving aid,
unless there is a drop in grades
or a change in the student's
FAFSA.
“We're not changing any-
thing,” Vanderlaan said. To
combat the tuition increase,
financial aid staffers will be
instituting a new way to calcu-
late student aid and all students
should benefit from the adjust-
ment, said Vanderlaan.
Pending fines and tuition from
current and former students
also contribute to the deficit.
“Right now, we have
$5,392,470 owed to us by stu-
dents,” Murray said.
An additional $3,279,259
is owed to the school but
counted separately because
those debts have been sent to
collection agencies. Of the
bills that are sent for collec-
tion, 25 to 50 percent of the
money collected will go to pay
the agencies, so the school will
not able to recoup all of its
losses.
Employee benefits are also
being affected by the reduction
in budget, with plans to
reallocate $652,436 of the
money originally intended to
support employee health care.
Though overall enrollment
did not reach projections, the
current semester saw record
numbers of new students. The
previous record for undergrad-
uate full-time enrollment of
new students for the spring
semester was at 108. This
spring, 114 of such students
arrived on campus, according
to Dr. Mary Ann Searle, vice
president for Student
Development.
“God is blessing us with
great students here at PBA in
record numbers,” Searle said.
She added that PBA also saw
the departure of 107 students at
the end of the fall semester.
Searle said the university
is working hard to recruit new
students for the fall semester,
hiring a new employee to work
in Broward and Dade counties,
participating in almost 200 col-
lege and job fairs and visiting
Christian high schools and
churches.
“We are thankful and
grateful, especially during
these tough economic times,
that students and their families
are choosing Palm Beach
Atlantic,” Searle said.
Tuition up 5 percent next year, housing and meal plan costs frozen
from, Deficit, page 1
real estate and mortgages when the
banks began to fail. Reichard was
stuck in an economic environment
where no one was approved for loans
anymore and since Reichard received
paychecks based on commission, his
income was starting to dwindle.
“The only reason I came back to
school was because of a failing econ-
omy and I found a way around it,”
Reichard said.
Reichard decided that to help pay
for his undergrad pre-pharmacy costs
and expensive pharmacy graduate
school costs, he would join the ROTC
program offered at PBA.
The program provides its students
with extensive financial assistance
while in school and job security upon
graduation.
Upon enrollment in the ROTC pro-
gram, students are awarded a $100,000
scholarship that can be used during
their four years of college. Students
also are given $1,200 per year for
books and are even paid a monthly
stipend of $300 as a freshmen and up
to $500 once a student reaches senior
status.
Finally, upon graduation, all
ROTC program students are guaran-
teed a job that pays $46,000 a year.
Considering current unemployment
records, this guarantee is welcomed at
a very opportune moment.
“One can study to their fullest
potential, knowing that when they get
out of school they won't have to fight
to get into a good job,” Reichard said.
“Me personally, I don't have a problem
defending my country if it means they
will help me advance my studies and
become a productive member of
society.”
However, students should consider
that although the ROTC program
offers financial security, it is still not
for everyone.
“It has to be something you are
passionate and excited about, it also
really helps if your parents support you
as well,” said Rich Gaus, a PBA admis-
sion counselor who works with the
ROTC program.
If students want to be involved in
the ROTC program, they can contact
Gaus in the admissions office at
561-803-2111.
Economy pushes student to join ROTC
from, ROTC, page 1Nursing
The Florida Board of Nursing has
granted full approval for licensing to the
Palm Beach Atlantic University School
of Nursing. Last week’s Beacon incor-
rectly indicated that the nursing board’s
recent action resulted in accreditation
for the PBA nursing program. Instead,
the program has been fully accredited
since May of 2007. That accreditation
comes from the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education.
Amnesty
The Beacon incorrectly indicated
that discipline numbers are the lowest
they’ve been in five years. Instead, over
the last five years, every year the disci-
pline numbers have increased except
this year, and so far this year, the num-
bers are the lowest in three years.
Regarding Amnesty, the story alluded to
provisions that may most accurately be
expressed in the words of The
Navigator: “For students who wish to
go through amnesty, they must request
amnesty before any disciplinary con-
frontation addressing the specific inap-
propriate behavior.”
Corrections
National Eating Disorders
Awareness Week was recognized at
Palm Beach Atlantic University last
week to alert students of the dangers of
eating disorders and the importance of
promoting positive body images.
“Eating disorders are usually
accompanied by secretiveness and
shame, so many students do not seek
help,” said Andrea Dyben, university
counselor at PBA. “National Eating
Disorders Awareness Week helps these
students to understand that they are not
alone, they do not need to be ashamed
and that there is help. ”
Health and Wellness held a special
chapel event, “Made in His Image!” last
Friday. The event included student tes-
timonies from those who have suffered
with personal body image issues and
how God has impacted their lives in
this area.
“The body image issues that sur-
round eating disorders can stay hidden
too easily if an opportunity to address
these issues from a public forum is not
encouraged on a regular basis,” said
Vince Diller, director of Health and
Wellness.
In addition to the chapel, a
NEDAW workshop was held last
Saturday in the Lassiter Student Center.
It featured interactive dialogue of case
studies that could be used in real life
scenarios involving individuals who
might be struggling with an eating
disorder.
“The discussion will be focused on
practical situations that either have
been presented to our staff in the past or
those that will be brought by the partic-
ipants,” Diller said, in preparation for
the workshop. “We will not be sharing
private information but will be sharing
how certain behaviors and responses to
behavior can be addressed before things
escalate into a dysfunctional pattern.”
NEDAW is aimed for those at risk
and for those who may be already be
suffering from an eating disorder. The
NEDAW has been recognized annually
since 1987 and is the largest eating dis-
orders outreach effort, according to the
National Eating Disorders Association.
Events took place across the country
and all were aimed at promoting
healthy body image. NEDAW has been
recognized at PBA for over five years.
According to the National Eating
Disorder Awareness Association, as
many as ten million females and one
million males are fighting a life-threat-
ening eating disorder and millions more
struggle with binge eating disorder in
the United States alone.
Only a third of those suffering from
anorexia and 6 percent with bulimia
receive medical attention, Dyben said.
On PBA campus, 13 students took
the correct steps in presenting eating
concerns to Dyben last year.
Health and Wellness provides
brochures and handouts for anyone
looking for information on eating disor-
der, which have caused more deaths
each year than any other mental illness
according to the National Eating
Disorders Association.
Students can contact the Health and
Wellness at 561-803-2576 to schedule
an appointment.
Students can check out the referral
list on the counseling page at
MyPBA.com for references to counsel-
ing and psychiatric providers in Palm
Beach County. All referred services
have been screened by Health and
Wellness.
By Eileen Louissaint
Contributing Writer
LTC (Ret.) John Stauffer issues the Oath of Officer to PBA Cadet Trisha Storck, with Cadet
Marcus Nielsen looking on. PHOTO COURTESY OF MAJOR KENNETH HARRIS
Students ages 16 to 20 are most likely to
develop an eating disorder according to a
2007 study.
IMAGE BY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANOREXIA
NERVOSA AND ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
Eating Disorder Awareness Week reminds students to seek help

3. 3Monday, March 2, 2009
Opinion
The Beacon
Calling all cowards!
Somehow, every time I
prepare to write an article a
flood of recent memorable
news stories flash across my
mind. The ironic part to all of
the stories is that they seem to
be totally relevant to what I’m
going to write about.
This week is no exception
to this phenomenon. The
proceeding expressed opinions
are to be read by open-minded
individuals who know how to
intelligently process the fol-
lowing information and learn
from it.
The big issue
There has been a building
issue of race and diversity
dialogue (rather a lack of), not
only around the Palm Beach
Atlantic University campus
but also throughout the United
States itself. First, there was
“the next president might be
black” topic and then came
“the 44th president is black.”
Obama’s election incited
many Republican white
Americans to feel slighted and
“remorseful for America” (not
all but many). Never mind the
fact that Obama is a Democrat;
it was simply the unspoken
that slowly simmered to the
surface – he is black!
Racism hits home
Next, there was the back-
lash on campus that was
directed toward the Black
Student Union sign.
Moving right along,
the Republican National
Committee elected its first
ever black chairman. This
move by the RNC got quite a
bit of media attention. Many
called it an exhibition by the
RNC to show its support of
racial diversity. Perhaps it is.
Regardless, I personally
think the Michael Steele is
highly qualified to be the
chairman, and he holds true to
Republican values and
thought. Besides, I think it
sends a good message on
behalf of the Republican party.
The volcano is barely
bubbling
The next big flare came
when the newly confirmed
Attorney General, Eric Holden
called America “a nation of
cowards” for our inability to
openly dialogue about race
relations. Could it be that he
was correct? I think the whole
BSU sign incident reflects that
he is indeed correct.
On the other hand, after
the BSU was created, there
appeared a PBA White Student
Union Facebook group. To be
perfectly honest, I see
absolutely nothing wrong with
the creation of the WSU group.
If you read the mission
statement it truly reflects a
sincere attempt to create racial
discussion and understanding.
Either way it goes, I will
not truly know the ideas and
perceptions of either the BSU
representative or the WSU
founder until they finally get
back to me with the requested
opinion pieces. If you feel so
strongly about your causes,
then speak up – I have given
you another avenue and voice
to speak to the people. And if
you perceive me as instigating
your response, then you’re
absolutely right.
“The straw that broke the
camel’s back” came in the
form of a political cartoon that
ran in the New York Post.
Some of you know of it; it
depicts the recent police
shooting of a chimpanzee
that mauled a 55-year
old Stamford, Connecticut
woman.
No harm in that. The harm
came upon reading the caption
of the gun-wielding police
officer’s partner, “they’ll have
to find someone else to write
the next stimulus bill.”
Frankly, I immediately thought
this cartoon was blatantly
racist and still do.
Prevailing insight
At 32 years old, I have
seen a lot and done much. As a
young man around 19 or so, I
used to harbor the “woe is me,
the white-man got me down”
syndrome. I let that nonsense
go as I matured in both, Godly
wisdom and just plain com-
mon sense. When I walk the
PBA campus, sure I see that it
is a majority white communi-
ty; do you think I care though?
I’m not here to point out
differences and segregate
myself from reality. I’m here
for what God has planned for
me. I’m here for an education.
This is a Christian school
right? Aren’t we all supposed
to be on the same team? White,
Hispanic, Asian, Jewish, Black
- let us first be Christians.
What do you think?
Beacon@pba.edu
by Luther Hollis
Opinion Editor
Diversity is an incredibly intricate
issue that often finds itself irreparably
paired with other hot button issues
such as race and discrimination. Here
at Palm Beach Atlantic University, it is
rather obvious that, in spite of our mul-
ticultural surroundings, diversity is not
one of our primary strengths.
Unfortunately, most students fail to
recognize the need for change in this
regard, or they fail to see why we need
diversity at all.
PBA diversity
One reason for this lack of
diversity is the appeal of PBA itself.
Like most small universities, PBA
appeals to a certain demographic group
of students. For the most part, PBA is
geared towards upper middle class
Christian families whose students
perform above average in both
academic achievement and extra
curricular activities. Additionally, our
more exotic location here in West Palm
Beach tends to attract students from the
Northeast and Midwest. Due to these
factors, one can easily see why PBA
suffers from a lack of diversity.
However, the major problem with
this situation is that students are not
learning to go out and live with those
who may not be just like themselves.
Therefore, students end up at a
university that in many ways is no
different than the suburbs where they
were raised. One of the most vital
parts of the college experience is
learning to work with, learn from and
accept individuals who are different
than you. As students, we need to be
exposed to the new ideas, perspectives
and choices that come from a multicul-
tural group of friends.
So, should PBA at least attempt to
create a more culturally diverse student
body? Of course, something should be
done. With a more varied population,
PBA would then be able to give those
of us who have grown up in sheltered
homes the all-important opportunity to
kick off the “training wheels” and learn
to independently function around all
cultures. I believe that with this change
PBA can better exhibit the body of
diverse believers that Christ has called
us to be.
Prior to my enrollment at Palm
Beach Atlantic University, I really did
not have any “expectations,” per se, of
diversity. I did come from a very
diverse public high school in my
hometown, but I never really thought
about diversity in relation to PBA.
The monster awakens
I was unaware that racism and
diversity were issues at PBA until I
started working in the Office
of International & Multicultural
Programs on campus this past fall.
Our office supports the Black Student
Union as well as other multicultural
clubs. The BSU has experienced
racism from other students with the
promotion of their events (tearing
down of posters for example). It was
not until I attended meetings with var-
ious international students that I real-
ized that each and every one of them
have somehow been victims of racial
slurs. My perception is that although
we do have several students that come
from diverse backgrounds, that they
are not necessarily embraced
on campus.
Back to bed, racism
I think that one of the main
reasons racism and diversity are issues
on campus is because our students are
both unaware and uninformed. I was
unaware of any type of multicultural
club or diversity issues on campus
until I started my job. Once I became
aware of these issues and goals of our
multicultural and international depart-
ments, I reached out to more diverse
students. If this awareness, as well as
support from all faculty and adminis-
tration takes place, I believe that our
school will in the right direction.
Riding beyond the color lines
By Reagan Sims
Contributing Writer
You’re a different color?
By Brittany Henson
Contributing Writer
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“Kick off the “training wheels” and learn to
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Facing the issue hand-in-hand to
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4. 4 Monday, March 2, 2009 The Beacon
During a typical Friday afternoon,
you've had a busy week: exams, quizzes
and papers. It's time to relax now. To
take a walk, go to a restaurant, get some
ice cream or maybe go shopping on
your college-student budget. City Place
and Clematis Avenue are the most pop-
ular destinations for Palm Beach
Atlantic University students to go in
their free time.
Ten minutes from PBA, students
can find places to hang out and have
fun. One hidden secret is Lake Avenue.
Lake Avenue, located in the heart of
downtown Lake Worth, has a collection
of restaurants including a coffee house,
steak house, ice creamery, a sports
store, and many other businesses.
Rita's, an ice cream shop, opened a
new franchise in Lake Worth in the sec-
ond week of January.
Rita's originated in Pennsylvania
and has been serving the public for
25 years.
They mostly serve Italian ice, cus-
tard, gelati (their trademark) and for
those who are cautious about their
health, Rita's also offers sugar-free fla-
vors every day.
“Cherry is one of the most popular
sugar-free flavors,” said Jude
Blessington, owner at the Lake Avenue
location.
A regular gelati costs $2.99, and
students can get a 10 percent discount
with a valid student ID.
Dave's Last Resort & Raw Bar,
located at 632 Lake Avenue, is a restau-
rant that serves a wide variety of food.
Their menu ranges from wings, burgers
and sandwiches, pasta, wraps, salads,
seafood and tacos.
“Food is cheap here, and it's a nice
and laid-back place to eat,” said Lee
Mern, a server at Dave's. The price
range at this restaurant is about $10-$15
for a meal.
Brogues Restaurant and Irish Pub is
located on 621 Lave Avenue, right in
front of Dave's Last Resort.
“On March 15 we will celebrate our
sixth anniversary, and we'll have spe-
cials on that day,” said Marissa Minton,
manager at Brogues.
Among their specialties are “fish-
ing chips,” their clever name for French
fries and potato leak soup.
“Brogues is a good place for a nice
dinner for two and also a party. After
dinner people can also hang out or
dance with the live music groups that
we have,” Minton said.
Every week different bands play a
variety of genres of music such as punk
alternative music and Irish music every
Wednesday. Price range varies depend-
ing on the food. A meal can be $11.95 to
$18.95.
Pizza is always an option when you
can't decide what to eat and Downtown
Pizza, located on 608 Lake Avenue, has
several secret family recipes for you to
enjoy.
“It's fast and we have a good envi-
ronment and most importantly good
food. People come here and usually
come back,” said server Calvin Schuler.
Though their specialty is pizza,
they also offer pasta, salads and Italian
subs. The price range here is about $12.
For those students who are recre-
ation oriented, Island Water Sports
(located on 728 Lake Avenue) has been
in the business for the last 30 years.
With an inventory that includes
hats, sunglasses, shirts, swimsuits,
skirts, shorts, sandals and boards, stu-
dents will find what they need to prac-
tice their favorite sport. They can also
get the most exclusive brands such as
Arnette, Quicksilver, Roxy, Reef and
O'Neill.
“People mostly buy sandals and
sunglasses,” said Hollan Bell, a sales
representative at Island Water Sports.
A 10 percent discount is available
for students who bring a copy of this
article (surfing boards are excluded).
Lake Avenue has plenty of other
stores and is definitely a different
option for all Palm Beach Atlantic
students to spend time in a new place
and have fun with friends.
Rita’s is one of the two places that offer a discount for Palm Beach Atlantic University
students. The other place is Island Water Sports.
EVELYN TICONA / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
By Evelyn Ticona
Contributing Writer
New hot spot, Lake Avenue, offers student discounts
Students beware of online scams while job searching
As Palm Beach Atlantic University students work
toward their dream career, they struggle to find the
“perfect” job in the meantime.
With a broader horizon for job hunting, finding
oneself on the Internet diving deep into endless lists of
jobs may be the only way of satisfying hope to actual-
ly finding a job.
There is a new concern that has students worry-
ing.
"I think a student should always be cautious when
searching for work online," said Sara Nicastro, career
counselor at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
With websites such as Monster, Career Builder, or
Craigslist, job-hunting seems simple.
Job searching through the Internet is more con-
venient but also provides greater chances for fraud.
“On an open access website like Craigslist there is
very little protection or offer of security for either
party,” Nicastro said. “At PBA, we refer students to
the College Central Network.”
Palm Beach Atlantic University has a contract
with the CCN and monitors the registration of both
students and potential employers.
“It is, of course, still not 100 percent secure but it
is safer than some of the alternatives,” said Nicastro.
Alumna Katie Yount admits to sending her resume
over email while using Google and Craigslist before
she found her jobs as a nanny and a waitress.
Phishing is also an issue students may come
across while searching for jobs online.
“Phishing is the act of sending an e-mail to a user
falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enter-
prise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering
private information that will be used for identity
theft,” according to webopedia.com.
Students need to be cautious about the informa-
tion they give out online.
“If you are worried about the security of your
information on your resume, consider limiting the
amount of information you provide in your heading,”
Nicastro said. “Instead of listing your name, physical
address, e-mail, and phone number, consider just list-
ing your name, e-mail and phone number. They still
have a way to contact you, but you are slightly more
protected.”
Knowing what to look for and how to spot a scam
will always help in conducting a safe job-hunting
experience online.
Students can visit the College Central Network at:
http://collegecentral.com/pbacareers.
By Eileen Louissant
Contributing Writer
- Never give out personal financial information
such as your bank account or credit card num-
ber to a potential employer.
- Do not give out your Social Security number
unless you are filling out a job application for an
employer at their offices.
- Carefully research companies before sending
any information to them. Look up the compa-
ny's name in an Internet search and get com-
fortable that they are a legitimate company.
- If you have doubts about a company's legiti-
macy, research the company using Web sites
operated by the Better Business Bureau and
the United States Federal Trade Commission.
Tips on a safer
job search
Features

5. 5Monday, March 2, 2009The Beacon
Fashion Week unravels new plans with recession in mind
Contributing writer Marissa Barkey
attended this year’s Fashion Week
allowing her to give her firsthand
report.
Thrifty fashion has hit the “Big
Apple.” This year's Fashion Week
arrived on a budget. The economy
being in recession, it was natural to
expect a toned down Fashion Week this
spring. Fewer designers showed fewer
outfits, fewer models on the catwalks
and fewer lavish parties. Several of the
biggest “fashionistas” were thrown into
a bit of a financial crisis.
America’s first lady
Michelle Obama made a statement
by being a “no-show” a Fashion Week,
despite the presence of her newly
endorsed designers, Jason Wu (inaugu-
ration ball gown) and Narcisco
Rodriguez (election night dress).
The first lady chose not to attend
fashion shows because some people
can't even afford to shop for clothes at
Target, let alone a $20,000 gown.
Instead, she chose to stay home with
her children at the White House and
celebrate Black History Month.
She also made plans to speak on
issues that matter more to people than
fashion.
The New York Fashion Show
After years of fashion shows
around the world, New York holds the
title of being the fashion center of the
world by bringing together local and
global designers from around
the world.
Some of the fall 2009 collections
show that downsizing is the trend this
season on and off the runway. There are
a lot of tight leather pants on the hori-
zon and leggings with little “witch
booties.”
There has also been a mature look
on New York's fashion runways this
season: pencil skirts skim the knee,
blouses aren't transparent, and coats
and jackets have understated details
that convey the working man or
woman.
Marc Jacobs
“Marc Jacobs graduated from the
High School of Art and Design in
1981,” according to marcjacobs.com.
In 1987, “Jacobs received the distinct
honor of being the youngest designer
ever to be awarded the fashion indus-
try’s highest tribute: The Council of
Fashion Designers of America Perry
Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent.”
Marc Jacobs showed the 1980's
“punk princess with a rebellious
streak,” the kind who wears oversized
cardigan with zipper details and tight
pencil skirts. He has a few outfits with
cutouts and a black, slashed dress that
allows flashes of colorful stockings to
peek through. His models also had the
biggest shoulder pads of the week.
Carolina Herrera
“After receiving a positive reaction
to a fashion collection Carolina Herrera
created in 1981 as a ‘test,’ she moved
with her family to New York from
Caracas and formed Carolina Herrera,
Ltd,” according to carrolinaherrera.com.
“Her exquisitely detailed and
expertly crafted creations were an
immediate success.”
While many designers embrace the
1980s, Carolina Herrera looked to the
decorative elements of the 18th century.
High waists and the mixing of texture
silk, lace and suede and a floral motif
created a lavish look for the frugal
people interested in fashion.
Fewer designers showed
fewer outfits, fewer models
on the catwalks and fewer
lavish parties. Several of the
biggest “fashionistas” were
thrown into a bit of a finan-
cial crisis.
Betsey Johnson
Betsey Johnson is “known for her
celebration of the exuberant, the embel-
lished, and the over the top. Betsey has
been rocking the fashion industry with
her unique and original designs since
the 1960s,” according to betseyjohn-
son.com
Designer Betsey Johnson showed
off her 2009 look, unleashing a vibrant
collection “inspired by food at her
Manhattan showroom, recreated as an
apartment” according to style.com.
You may have seen this look in the
1980's music videos. Think, Cindy
Lauper in “Girls just Wanna have Fun.”
Jill Stuart
“Launched in 1993, Jill Stuart’s
line, then called Skinclothes, is said to
have really taken off when pieces from
the collection were used in the 1995
movie “Clueless,” according to
nymag.com.
“Today, the brand earns approxi-
mately $30 million annually in the U.S.
but fares even better in Asia, grossing
closer to $100 million.
“Leather and Lace” was the inspi-
ration for Jill Stuart this season.
The most dramatic and striking sil-
houettes were her more delicate looks,
including a white minidress surrounded
by cascading ruffles.
For the more hard-core rock 'n' roll
girl, there were plenty of black skinny
jeans and barely-there tops.
Tracy Reese
“Reese’s style is unabashedly girly,
but made to fit the lifestyles (and bod-
ies) of real women,” according to
nymag.com.
Tracy Reese ranges her look from a
boyfriend's closet to clothes that hit
many of the trends emerging for fall.
Her prints were artful, and her
shapes softer than the sharp 1980s sil-
houette that is making a comeback.
Marc Jacob’s designs showed many
pencil skirts and large shoulder pads this
season as seen above. PHOTO BY MARCIO
MADEIRA / STYLE.COM
By Marissa Barkey
Contributing Writer
and Jen Herring
Features Editor
Carolina Herrera’s outfits have been seen on many celebrities including Amy Adams at the
recent Academy Awards. PHOTO BY MARCIO MADEIRA / STYLE.COM
Tracy Reese’s prints were artistic, playful
and colorful, as seen above.
COURTESY OF VIBE.COM
A Review of 2009 New York Fashion Week
Features

6. Sports
6 Monday, March 2, 2009 The Beacon
It has been four months since we
last saw any on-field Major League
Baseball action. Our last memories
were captured by the Philadelphia
Phillies, as they won the World Series
over a young, upstart Tampa
Rays team.
Since then we have seen a flurry of
offseason signings and trades and man-
agerial changes. There will still be
more key personnel moves with promi-
nent free agents such as Manny
Ramirez and Ben Sheets still waiting to
sign deals with a major league team.
It has been a long winter offseason,
but the great news is that this past week
Major League Baseball's Spring
Training opened right here in Florida.
“A team can be optimistic”
Spring Training is a time that any
team can be optimistic about its
chances for the upcoming season. The
slate has been wiped clean, and every
team has a legitimate shot of making it
to the postseason.
At this time last year, if I would
have told you that the Tampa Rays were
going to make it to the World Series
you wouldn’t have believed me.
Going into last year, the Rays had
finished in last place nine of the last ten
years, with their lone non-last place fin-
ish being an impressive second to last
finish. That just goes to show you that
baseball is a game in which any team
can come out of nowhere and have a
great season. It all starts with the work
that teams put in during Spring
Training.
Florida locations
Being in West Palm Beach, we
have been given an opportunity to
experience Spring Training up close
and personal. Half of the teams in
Spring Training play in Florida.
At nearby Roger Dean Stadium, the
St. Louis Cardinals and Florida Marlins
practice and play games on a daily
basis. If you want to go and see Albert
Pujols take batting practice or play in a
game, you can because it’s only 15
minutes away.
Marlins Shortstop Hanley Ramirez
will lead his Marlins squad as they pre-
pare for the 162 game regular season.
Two other teams are close by also,
as the New York Mets train in nearby
Port Saint Lucie, with the Baltimore
Orioles setting up shop in Fort
Lauderdale. Tampa hosts the New York
Yankees and their key free agent acqui-
sitions pitchers C.C. Sabathia and A.J.
Burnett and slugging first baseman
Mark Teixeira.
There are a number of other promi-
nent teams such as the Boston Red Sox,
Atlanta Braves, the World Series win-
ning Philadelphia Phillies and many
others.
Duane Meeks, publisher
John Sizemore, executive editor
Jessica Zaluzec, managing editor
Mitzi Figueroa, news editor
Jen Herring, features editor
Kyle Beck, sports editor
Luther Hollis III, opinion editor
Kristina Webb, photo editor
Chelsea D’Ariano, assistant photo editor
Ashley Duchesneau, ad manager
Katie Schnack, senior writer
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Spring training begins in Florida
Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin
Morneau continues to be one of the better
hitters in baseball year after year.
The Twins congratulate each other after a Spring Training game last week against the
Boston Red Sox. ALL PHOTOS BY KRISTINA WEBB/PHOTO EDITOR
Top-Ranked Lynn too strong for Sailfish
While the Palm Beach Atlantic
University baseball team continues to
receive better starting pitching, it has
not yet resulted in a victory for the Fish
as they dropped another tough decision
on Saturday in the opening game of a
scheduled double-header with number-
one-ranked Lynn University. The top-
ranked Fighting Knights came away
with a 7-2 victory over the Sailfish.
Now 11-1 to start the season while
also currently holding down the num-
ber one ranking in all of NCAA
Division II baseball, Lynn University
rode another strong starting pitching
performance, this time out of right-han-
der Daniel Rouah (2-1) who tossed
eight innings while allowing only three
hits and striking out seven batters.
The Sailfish received their own
solid outing from freshman Logan
Thomas (0-3) who finished off six
innings on the hill while allowing nine
hits and four earned runs. The 6’1”
right-hander from Melbourne, Florida
walked six batters and struck out two.
The Knights struck early in the ball
game as they plated two runs in the first
inning when Daniel Flores laid down a
two-out bunt single and then came
around to score on a base-hit from
Chris Chavez. Backup catcher Brad
Foutch then delivered a run-scoring
double to give LU an early 2-0 lead.
After tacking on another run in the
second inning on a leadoff homerun
from Jason Ten Eyck, LU would be
held mostly in check by Thomas who
gave up just one more run which came
across to score in the fourth inning.
Chad Volbert pitched in relief for
PBA and was hit for three runs in two
innings of work while giving up only
two hits.
The Fish got on the board in the
ninth inning when Keith Clabaugh
drove in two runs with a double down
the left-field line against reliever Justin
Figart. Nick Norley was gunned down
at the plate to end the ball game as the
Fish tried to score three times on the
Clabaugh double.
The Knights had eight hits in the
game including a team-high three from
Chavez who finished 3-for-4 while
Foutch and Ten Eyck each added in two
hits while Ten Eyck drove in three runs.
PBA first-baseman Tony
Livelsberger paced PBA’s five hit
attack with a run scored and a 2-for-3
showing at the plate in game one.
By Michael Brown
Sports Information Director
Upcoming
Games
- Mar. 4 vs Florida Tech
at PBCC 6 p.m.
- Mar. 5 vs. Nova Southeastern
at Dwyer 6 p.m.
- Mar. 10 vs. Florida Memorial
at PBCC 6 p.m.
Reigning American League MVP
Dustin Pedroia is set to have another
great year.

7. 7Monday, March 2, 2009The Beacon

8. Looks
8 Monday, March 2, 2009 The Beacon
WWeellccoommee
HHoommee,,
SSiieerrrraa!!
Our own Miss Florida
returns to Palm Beach
Atlantic University
Junior psychology major Sierra Minott returned to Palm
Beach Atlantic University after winning the title fourth
runner-up in the Miss America pageant.
Minott was welcomed with a banner, a cake and hand-
shake from Dr. David W. Clark, below, PBA president.
Miss America 2009 aired on National Television on Jan.
24. As fourth runner-up, Minott won a $10,000
scholarship.
Minott is taking this semester off from school. She
continues her duties as Miss Florida, with performances
and speaking engagements. She has partnered with the
National At-Risk Education Network and spoke at its
national conference in Panama City. Minott, who lives
in Ft. Meyers, will return to campus in the fall.
(Above) Minott speaks with junior Stephanie Kemp, a resident assistant for
Johnson Hall. Students were eager to speak to Minott about her experience
in the Miss America pageant. Many students, faculty and members of the
community were present as Minott entered the Lassiter Student Center.
All photos by: HILARY STICHT/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER