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MATTHEW B. POPOSKY in her truck in the drive- and would be home when Missing Editor-in-Chief way. We thought she was on she wanted,” Lawrence the phone, and I remember Coldon Sr., father, said. A University of Missouri stepping out on the porch, Te police, it turns out, – St. Louis student, Phoenix seeing her silhouette in were not helpful to the Phoenix Coldon, junior, undeclared, the truck. You can see past Coldons. Te ofcer taking disappeared from her home the front windows to the the report ofered to run the on Sunday, December 18, end of the truck from our plates of Phoenix’s truck, 2011. Since then, searches house. I remember peep- but reported turning up no have occurred, fyers have ing of the porch and seeing responses. He also did not been posted and lines have her. I came back inside, and fle a missing person’s re- been tied up with inquiries Lawrence saw her leave.” port, citing his earlier men- regarding the young stu- Lawrence contin- tion of Phoenix’s age. Te dent’s condition, whether ued the day’s tran- next day, another ofcer did she has been heard from scription at this point. come out and say she would or seen, etc. What follows “I saw Phoenix back fle a report, although her is the account of Phoenix’s out of the driveway and check of the truck’s tags also disappearance and the pro- pull of. Tat was the last came up empty. According cess followed since that time we saw her, at about to Lawrence, it was later day by her parents, Goldia 3 p.m. that Sunday. She discovered that the police in and Lawrence Coldon. didn’t come back home. We East St. Louis received a 911 “Sunday, December thought she had gone to the call about the abandoned 18, 2011 was a beauti- store or a friend’s house, truck in the previously stat- ful day,” Goldia Coldon, something like that. When ed condition, but did not mother, said. It was sun- she didn’t come back home fle a tow sheet report on it. shiny and warm. Phoenix that night, my wife was “It took two weeks for and I attended worship worried, saying something us to fnd her truck in East together at our church, was wrong, since Phoenix St. Louis because the people Westminster Presbiterian was not home. Phoenix over there did not do their Church. She played in the isn’t the type to stay out all jobs. We did not fnd that Hand Bell Choir that day” night and not inform us.” truck until January 1, two DISAPPEArANCE “We stopped at Aldi’s “We later found out that weeks after she went miss- between Belfontane and the same day, at 6:23 p.m., ing. We had made fyers, 270 on the way home. her truck was towed from a called people all around the of She went in her room to location in East St. Louis at country – we found the truck change and went down 9th Street and St. Claire Av- through a family friend, to the garage to get a bas- enue. It was found with the who had his friend run the university ketball and shoot hoops.” key still in the ignition and tags. It took them 15 min- “I was in my room and the door open. We didn’t utes to fnd the truck. Tere watched her play for awhile, know the truck had been was a two-week lag in which student leaves questions because I heard the ball hit- towed at that time, though.” we could not search for our ting the side of the house. I “Te next day we called daughter because we did always pray she doesn’t break friends and hospitals, and not know where her truck for the bedroom window when that night we called the St. had gone missing, or that she does that – she shoots it Louis County Police De- it had been found the very so hard. She’s just like a lit- partment. Te ofcer came same day,” Lawrence said. tle girl with the basketball.” to take a report and basi- friends “I didn’t see her come in- cally lectured us on how, side, but Lawrence said she given Phoenix’s age, she Continued on page 13. put the basketball back in didn’t have to tell us where family COURTESY OF COLDON FAMILY the garage and went to sit she was, etc. She was grown ALSO INSIDE ProtestMan Eating for Syria Sandwich Unnamed protestor ‘A Separation’ Searching for speaks out at MSC reviewed Phoenix Coldon 73 atNew MSC art installation feeds 4one man 13 7 13 2 | The Current | MARCH 5, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | WHAT’S CURRENT TheCurrent VOL. 45, ISSUE 1371 What’s Current WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM Your weekly calendar of campus events. “What’s Current” is a free service for student organizations. Sub- missions must be turned in by 5 p.m. the Thursday before publication; first-come, first-served. Listings may be EDITORIAL edited for length and style. E-mail event listings to [email protected], with the subject “What’s Current.” Editor-in-Chief...... Matthew B. Poposky No phone or written submissions. Managing Editor...... Jeremy Zschau News Editor...... Hali Flintrop Features Editor...... Ashley Atkins Tuesday, March 6 Thursday, March 8 Sports Editor...... Owen Shroyer Executive fellows mentoring project Faculty colloquium: writing teaching philosphy A&E Editor...... Cate Marquis From 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Located in 427 SSB and open to all. and research Opinions Editor...... Sharon Pruitt Gary Lee, executive fellow, will be facilitating a mentoring project. From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located in 589 Lucas Hall and open Copy Editors...... Sara Novak, Caryn Rogers, Casey Rogers The purpose of this mentoring project is to help students meet their to faculty. Staff Writers...... David von career goals after graduation. Executive fellows facilitate three ses- Begin working on documents for third year, promotion, tenure re- Nordheim, Yusef Roach, Eli Dains, Dan Spak, Dianne Ridgeway, Jana- sions per program with small groups of three to five students. view and award nominations. Learn to craft these statements with ca Scherer, Leon Devance, Rachelle Brandel, Angela Acton, DeAnna Prior registration is required. structure, guidance, resources and examples provided by faculty col- Monroe, Zachary Littrell, For more information, call Dr. Malaika Horne at 314-516-4749. leagues. Laptops helpful, but not essential. Reserve a seat from the DESIGN Technology Support Center at 314-516-6034. For more information, contact Peggy Cohen at 314-516-4508. Design Editor...... Janaca Scherer Photo Editor...... Nikki Vahle Web Editor...... Dan Spak Wednesday, March 7 Friday, March 9 Staff Photographers...... Jarred Gastreich, Sarah Creating online tests Capstone ourse – Financial Plan Development Course Lowe, Jenny Meahan, Ahmad Aljuryyed, Erica Thompson From 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Located in 104 ESH and open to all. From 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Located in the JC Penney Conference Center and Illustrators...... Karlee Sellars, There are two methods for creating online tests, and this session will cover both open to all. Stefano Ragonesi methods. MyGateway has its own test-generating function within the content Beginning in 2012, the education requirements for CFP® certification will in- BUSINESS areas, and the free test-generating software Respondus allows you to upload clude completion of a financial plan development course registered with CFP Business Manager...... John Wallace a pre-existing exam into MyGateway. Topics to be covered include: creating/ Board. This capstone course requirement has been designed to enhance the Advertising Director...... Sarah O’Brien selecting test questions in MyGateway,Respondus download and usage, dif- knowledge, skills and abilities of individuals seeking to attain CFP® certifica- Distribution Manager...... Mavis Hollis ferences between “deploying tests” and setting “test options” and scheduling tion and implement an assessment of their ability to deliver professional and Advisor...... Charlotte Petty exams in the Online Testing Center. competent financial planning services to the public. Fee: $995 For more information, call the Faculty Resource Center at 314-516-6704. For more information, call Erica Candela at 314-516-5908. CONTACT US Address 388.MSC,.1.University.Blvd Monday, March 12 Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400 Newsroom 314-516-5174 Statehouse Sisters Business/Advertising 314-516-5316 From 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Located in MSC Century Room A and open to all. Fax 314-516-6811 For only the second time, the top prosecutors in Missouri’s two largest metropolitan areas are women. 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WEATHER AFFILIATIONS MON. 48 TUES. 68 WED. 66 THURS. 55 FRI. 48 SAT. 48 SUN. 56 38 53 50 41 31 38 44 NEWS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | MARCH 5, 2012 | The Current | 3 News The UNDERCURRENT Students, community unite in solidarity to protest peace for Syria RACHELLE BRANDEL York Times, in the summer ia…with the hope that there Syrian families here in Amer- One-on-one Interview perienced the oppression in Staff Writer and fall thousands of soldiers will be peace and justice in ica,” said a protestor. “Tat’s Syria. As is relayed by her On Tursday March 1, defected and attacked the gov- Syria,” Syed said. Te group why many of us are wearing On Tursday afternoon, granddaughter, this woman’s the University of Missouri – ernment, bringing the coun- raised Syrian fags over their [large] sunglasses to hide our while the protest for peace son was taken unlawfully to St. Louis’ Muslim Student try to the edge of civil war. heads and draped scarves in the faces. Many of the people you blazed on, one protester sat prison by the Syrian military. Association - working with On February 23, 2012 the Syrian colors of black, white see on T.V. don’t normally hide apart from the others. She Her son was on his way to the American Civil Liberties United Nations reported that and green with red stars over their faces; they cover their faces sat on a bench by the ponds, the Mosque when the mili- Union, the Council of Ameri- “gross human rights violations” their shoulders. Many made out of fear [for their lives].” wrapped in her burka, watch- tant enforcers took him and can Islamic Associations, Vet- had been ordered by the Syrian signs and had shirts and hood- One protestor brought ing the protest unfold in all other men right of the street. erans for Peace and Occupy government as state policy at ies with sayings and slogans her children to experience the its glory. She watched the “Tere was no reason for it. St. Louis - held a protest for “the highest levels of the armed demanding peace and request- event, including a small baby fags unfold and listened to Some people got to leave and peace to raise awareness for the forces and the government,” ing help for Syria. Te chants boy who loved to grab at the the chants echo of Clark some people didn’t. My father bloodshed taking place in Syria. which amounted to crimes and speeches were led by the fags. “My kids watch the news Hall, and in spirit she was wasn’t one who got to leave,” Syria, a country residing against humanity. Te panel of hosts and representatives from and see everything we see,” said raising the highest fag and the protester’s granddaughter above Israel and Jordan, has investigators who put together each sponsoring organization. the protesting mother. “When I issuing the loudest cry. said. He was taken to prison, had civil unrest for quite some the report said it was based on Many students felt that the lay down with my baby at night Tis protester lives in where he was held for two time. It started in March 2011 369 interviews with victims, events in Syria hit close to home. after just having watched ten, Syria. While visiting fam- years by the Syrian police. with the Tunisian Revolution, witnesses, defectors and oth- “Syria has Muslims,” Ad- 15 babies who had just been ily in America, she can- When she was fnally able in which protesters took to the ers with “inside knowledge.” eela Langrial, junior, pyschol- shot in the head or maimed or not forget the fght raging to visit her son in jail, this streets to protest the torture Photographs, video recordings ogy, said. “I am a Muslim tortured from this brutal op- on in her country. She is mother walked in and was of students who had put up and satellite imagery was also from Pakistan. I’m here to pression…the least I can do so afraid that word will get met with a scrawny, old-look- anti-government grafti. Pro- used to corroborate witness support my own community.” is bring [my baby] to one of back to her country that she ing man with red blood-shot testors had to withstand direct accounts, but the investigators “If there’s something go- these protests and let [my baby] is against President Bashar eyes, whose face was black assaults from the government were not allowed to enter Syria. ing on in another part of the know what’s going on and try al-Assad and his tyranny and blue and who could as President Bashar al-Assad A spokesman for the U.N. world that afects UMSL stu- to let others know. It’s the least that she must hide her face hardly hear out of his left ear. sent tanks into restive cities said that “well over 7,500” peo- dents directly, it’s really im- we can do in this country.” underneath her hijab and She began to cry and could and ordered his military to ple had died so far in the confict. portant for us to talk about Syed ended his chants with: cannot take part in the pro- not stop; the guards of the jail fre on demonstrators in April. With this information at that,” Ashley Hinman, junior, test. She is so afraid that we happened to notice and asked “President Bashar [al-Assad] the forefront of their minds, environmental studies, said. “Syria, Syria, do not you fear. could not obtain her name. her, “Why are you crying?” is an oppressive dictator… his a group of about 50 people But what many UMSL Tell your people we are here. Students at University “Tat is my son,” she said. purpose is not to rule the coun- met to raise awareness for the students did not know is that Syria, Syria, do not you cry. of Missouri – St. Louis can try but to keep himself in power,” plight of the Syrian people. many of the people present Liberty will never die.” only read about the atroci- Continued on page 4. Faizan Syed, protest host, said. “[We] are standing in soli- were protesting at a risk to their ties happening in Syria, but According to Te New darity with the people in Syr- own lives. “It’s a direct threat to this woman has directly ex- The UNDERCURRENT by Jarred Gastreich “What are your thoughts on the rising gas prices?”

“I’ve got decent gas mile- Rian Flamenco “It’s pretty bad, especially Xichen Liu “I think it’s wrong, because Ebony McClure age, it doesn’t affect me as Senior for the international stu- Senior our jobs are not paying Junior much.” Computer Science dent. They will spend lots Information Systems more. If gas prices are go- Criminal Justice of money on their gas and ing to go up maybe people car.” should get a pay raise to make up the difference.” 4 | The Current | MARCH 5, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | NEWS Tuition hike okay for students Unnamed protestor speaks on - may hurt UMSL’s operations oppresion and dangers in Syria HALI FLINTROP RACHELLE BRANDEL News Editor Staff Writer

A tuition increase of special education said. only about $6.5 million Continued from page 3. tary even if they go into Neither the protestor nor three-percent has been ap- A tuition increase that – reflective of our collec- hiding; a person’s family is her son would speak of proved for the University of is too high could take away tive desire to keep tuition “Do not worry about in as much danger as the the event, and her grand- Missouri - St. Louis. This a lot of UMSL’s market- as affordable as possible. him,” they told her. “We person being sought out. daughter says they never is a significantly smaller ability to students who But low tuition increases, feed him and cloth him. “If they couldn’t find you, will. The fear of the event amount than the previously make their college deci- continuing state funding You shouldn’t cry. There’s they would take one of is ingrained into both of proposed 7.7 percent and sions based on tuition cuts and increased costs to no reason for you to cry.” your children and give you them, but the spirit of jus- the five percent that was ac- cost and affordability. continue operations have This woman had had five days to show up before tice is ingrained deeper. tually approved by the UM “Well, obviously the tu- put a tremendous strain on to worry about her child’s they would torture your Though their faces will Board of Curators in Janu- ition increase will affect UMSL – necessitating the wellbeing for two years, and family,” the granddaugh- never be present on a news- ary, according to a UM sys- [students’] pocket books. elimination of open faculty her first glimpse of him had ter said. “The only reason paper, nor their names tem document titled “FY Entering the colligate positions and more than shown her all the pain and they don’t kill them in jail printed in the pages of 2012 Tuition and Other world, we as students knew 60 filled staff positions.” damage that had been done is so they can tell others history, they will continue Related Enrollment Fees.” college wouldn’t be cheap These necessary changes to him, yet they told her about what happened to to fight against the tyran- The now-proposed and that prices were only will negatively affect the she had no reason to cry. them in jail to make oth- nical dictatorship hold- three-percent tuition in- rising. It’s aggravating to UMSL community, which “They do not under- ers less likely to speak out.” ing Syria hostage. They crease is in place to offset hear that UMSL’s tuition is forced to continue cut- stand why a mother would This woman’s son was will continue to believe the seven-percent cut to is going up,” Cisar said in ting positions and saving cry for her son who’s in able to leave after two years that Syria will one day be UMSL’s budget that was the response to the proposed money, despite its already jail for no reason. He was and later had a family of free and they will be able result of Governor Nixon’s seven-percent increase. high standards of effi- only about 18 years old,” his own. He was also pres- to speak freely once more. smaller 2012 public higher After the decision to in- ciency in response to past said the granddaughter. ent at the protest for peace “I want them [the chil- education budget. Some crease tuition only three- cuts. “We have strived to According to her grand- along with his daughter, dren] to be able to visit students balked at the larg- percent, Cisar said she un- be more efficient and make daughter, a person is not the protestor’s granddaugh- [Syria] again one summer,” er tuition increases, and the derstands the necessity of past budget cuts as pain- safe from the Syrian mili- ter, who related this story. said the granddaughter. three-percent increase will the increase and believes less to students as possible. be easier for them to take. students can still find a way We will continue to look Still, the three-percent to afford a higher education. for ways in which to be increase does not cover “Since it was clear that more efficient, but it will UMSL’s budget loss after a tuition hike was going to be difficult to continue the state cuts, and there happen, I’ll take a three- making cuts of this mag- is concern for how the percent raise over seven nitude without [the cuts] Intelligent Radio. university will make up any day. It’s not ideal, but affecting our academic core the difference. The math unfortunately these days and becoming noticeable shows students and uni- it’s to be expected. I could to students,” George said. versity administrators alike complain that [a] hike hap- “We will be meeting There’s An that UMSL is set to expe- pened at all, but it’s just over the next several weeks rience significant duress, not worth it. This is my with members of the Pro- caught between funding advice: start applying for vost’s Council, the Uni- cuts and the negative ef- scholarships if you haven’t versity Assembly Budget App For That. fects of overburdening stu- already. You’d be amazed and Planning Commit- dents with high tuition. at how ready companies tee and colleagues from Many students were dis- and organizations are to other UM campuses to turbed by the earlier pro- assist you through school.” discuss possible solutions posed larger cuts, saying The smaller increase and strategies to move that UMSL is supposed to may mean fewer problems forward,” George said. Download the St. Louis be a cheaper option among for students, but it exacer- Though UMSL cannot Public Radio app through local elite and private uni- bates the funding problem continue to maintain rela- the app store on your Android versities. “I know that pri- for UMSL. “If the current tively low tuition in the face or Apple devices. vate colleges around the proposal holds, state fund- of state budget cuts without state have their specialties ing to UMSL will have de- suffering either a financial and are for some people, creased $11.5 million from deficit, failing quality of but I see no point in paying fall 2010 to fall 2012, and programs and facilities, or $40,000 [plus] a year for a costs to continue operations some combination there- degree when you can most will have increased several of, the current situation likely obtain a degree in the million dollars as well,” will be managed as effec- same field for so much less Thomas George, chancel- tively as possible to main- [at UMSL]. So seriously, lor, UMSL, said. “Tuition tain standards of quality. www.stlpublicradio.org come to UMSL; it’s cheap,” increases over the same pe- Renee Cisar, freshman, riod would have produced A Service of The University of Missouri – St. Louis NEWS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | MARCH 5, 2012 | The Current | 5 St. Louis red-light cameras to be removed by recent consideration ANGELA ACTON Staff Writer St. Louis Circuit Court photo enforcement camera and a photo we Judge Mark Neill has systems, are designed to take at a crime scene? officially banned the city’s change behavior,” Dotson In court, it still takes an red-light camera ordinance. said. “And 98 percent officer to testify that the Throughout the of the time, it looks like photo is accurate and cameras’ five-year run, we’re changing behavior.” explain what it depicts. I almost 270,000 notices Dotson thinks of it in feel outlawing this type have been issued at the terms of basic psychology of technology is a step standard rate of 100 conditioning skills: if back for law enforcement. dollars for camera- a person got a fine at a They threw the baby out captured vehicles driving particular intersection, with the bath water.” through one of the city’s they would remember it Hageman agrees with 51 equipped intersections. every time they passed Sherriff Boyer. “We The city is pending appeal. that light, and if they did believe Missouri law is City Counselor Patricia Hageman advocates the use of red-light cameras. “[Red-light cameras] “Throughout the pending appeal we will continue are not very accurate.” to operate our red-light cameras and people will ---Trevor Nathanson be expected to pay their violations,” said Hageman. Judge Neill stated that not want any fines, they clear that Missouri cities, the ordinance has always would avoid running the including St. Louis, have been voluntary and is red lights at other camera- the right to enact red- now void. People may be equipped intersections light safety ordinances threatened with having as well. This does not such as this one, and we the charge put on their account for the camera- look forward to bringing credit, but it will not free intersections, though. this case to the appellate happen. Even before this Arnold in Jefferson courts,” Hageman said. ruling, it was up to the County was the first city to University of Missouri perpetrators whether they adopt red-light cameras in – St. Louis students wanted to pay or not. the state in 2005. Although understandably have Neill’s decision was Jefferson County is not mixed feelings about red- a progression from a affected by the St. Louis light cameras. Many said 2009 lawsuit filed by ordinance(which applies that it was the best thing three automobilists only within the actual St. Louis has done in a long who challenged the city limits), Sheriff Boyer time, and stated bluntly constitutionality of the law. worries they may be soon. that the cameras “suck.” On February 17, 2012, “The Jefferson “They are not very Neill stated in his final County Council voted accurate,” said Trevor ruling that the law was approximately three Nathanson, junior, improper because it did not months ago to make the business administration. offer a way for someone to use of red-light or speed Certain areas may contest the infringement cameras illegal in the have more sensitive apart from cases in which rural areas of Jefferson cameras, depending on defendants claimed they County,” Boyer said. “My the volume of traffic that were not the driver or that personal opinion is that passes through those the vehicle was stolen. there are areas that these areas. Natural Bridge “[The cameras do] tools should be used by Road, for instance, has nothing to regulate and law enforcement, but a reputation for very control the streets or certainly never to simply unforgiving cameras. traffic… and the city generate funds for the “I like it for people that presented no evidence to local government. I could are good at driving because the contrary,” Neill said. discuss for hours why the then they won’t get tickets, St. Louis Director of uses of these cameras are but then people that are Operations Captain Sam not illegal. For example, bad at driving will get Dotson begs to differ. what is the difference away,” said Charlie Faron, “Red light camera systems, between the use of a speed sophomore, business. 6 | The Current | MARCH 5, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | NEWS Amazon’s pulls over 4,000 e- books - future for the Kindle? Students worry about the future of their Kindles after Amazon’s pull

RACHELLE BRANDEL Stafff Writer

Recently Amazon re- customers if it cannot make has to be marketed, distrib- moved over 4,000 e-books future agreements with IPG uted and publicized, just as from its site when it could and other publishers. The a print edition must be.” not get the Independent company could also end up According to Matthews, Publisher’s Group to sell losing even more e-books publishers can only work the e-books more cheaply. in its online catalogue. with Amazon in two ways: Amazon, which attempts Curt Matthews, the the Agency model, which to sell e-books at the low- CEO of IPG/Chicago Re- gives publishers 70 percent est possible prices in an view Press, Inc., recently of the e-book list price, effort to increase interest posted an article on the and the wholesale model, in their Kindle devices, IPG website ipgbook.com which gives 50 percent of would not yield to the in an effort to explain why the e-book list price. He prices the IPG requested IPG could not agree to asserts that Amazon is “in- when their Kindle con- Amazon’s terms. He broke sisting on terms for both tract came up for renewal. down the cost of a printed print books and e-books According to The New book: an author’s royalty that are even less favorable York Times, the IPG as- rate is commonly 7.5- for independent presses.” serted that the prices were 10 percent depending on For University of Mis- too low, and neither side whether the book is paper- souri – St. Louis students, could come to an agree- back or hardback as well as this outcome could mean ment. This stalemate result- on the levels of sales that that certain e-books used ed in Amazon pulling all of are achieved. The publisher in classes may no longer be IPG’s e-books off its mar- sells the book to booksell- available for their Kindles. ket. IPG’S print versions of ers and wholesalers at half When the contracts of other such books are still for sale. of the cover price (so if a publishers come up for re- This disagreement ig- book is 14.95, the book- newal, Amazon must come nited fears concerning seller will buy the book for to an agreement or even the power Amazon holds 7.48). Printing the book essential e-textbooks may over the physical and digi- runs about 10 percent per disappear from the market. tal book markets, since copy, and warehouse stor- “I already don’t have it is the dominant seller. age and transport will run many choices [for text- Andy Ross, who is an around 10 percent for each books] but to close the mar- agent and former book- book, leaving 20 percent for ket even further defeats the seller, warns smaller press- the publisher to pay their purpose of having a Kin- es about what this could bills and make a profit. dle,” said Kristina Bohler, mean for their contracts. The difference in price senior, English. “The whole “They are being offered between an e-book and a purpose of e-readers is to a Hobson’s choice of ac- printed book is that the e- have the same books on the cepting Amazon’s terms, book is about 20% cheaper digital market as the print- which are unsustainable, to produce, with no need for ed market. It defeats the or losing the ability to sell warehouse storage, trans- purpose of the Kindle to Kindle editions of their port or printing. This does not have the same access.” books, the format that con- not include the amount Many consumers hope stitutes about 60 percent of money that booksell- that this stalemate will end of all e-books,” said Ross. ers like Amazon would like the disagreement Ama- On the IPG website they save by not having stor- zon had with Macmillan two assure customers that the age or transport to pay for. years ago. Amazon initially electronic formats of their But Matthews makes it removed e-books and even books are available with oth- especially clear that “an e- printed copies from its mar- er booksellers nationwide. book still needs all of the ex- ket, but eventually relented This could cause Amazon pensive editorial services… and sold Macmillan books to lose potential Kindle and if it is going to sell, it at the publisher’s set price. A&E | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | MARCH 5, 2012 | The Current 7 A&E

Oscar winner 'A Separation' compels with tale of family breakup in Iran

Leila Hatami as Simin, in “A Separation.” COURTESY OF SONY PICTURES CLASSICS CATE MARQUIS young teen daughter, the Hatami), is frustrated by law. system. Many challenges are with his father, who lies to A&E Editor challenges of caring for the the lack of opportunity for Meanwhile, the couple’s universal to modern life, him about her situation One of the best flms of husband’s confused, elderly women in her country. She daughter is torn between but not all; some are unique and puts him in danger, lies 2011, “A Separation” has father, and the problems of wants a divorce because her loyalties to both her to Iran’s Islamic style of out of desperation over the a near-perfect script and is dealing with the Iranian legal husband won’t emigrate, parents, and does not fully government. circumstances that are due brilliantly edited and acted. system. Te family issues and and she is hoping to take comprehend what leaving None of this would work in part to her country’s laws It is a drama that resonates heartbreak are universal, but her daughter Terman (Sarina the country could mean for without excellent acting. towards women. everywhere - the breakup the flm gives a remarkable Farhadi) with her. Her her. Leila Hatami is wonderful Te flm ofers up no pat of a marriage. It won the glimpse specifcally into life husband Nader (Peyman Te script pulls all of as Simin, who seems answers and ends with an Academy Award for Best in modern Iran. Moadi) is a responsible, these elements together and wistful about leaving her open-ended situation that Foreign Language Film, Tose who are familiar educated man who is angry places them in a dramatic husband but focused on her forces the audience to make was nominated for Best with Iranian flms are aware about his wife’s decision to framework that is both daughter’s future. Likewise, up their own minds about Original Screenplay and of their high quality. In leave him and fears losing his personally dramatic and Peyman Moadi’s Nader which way the characters are previously won four awards addition to having top-rate daughter. He refuses to leave socially insightful; it can seems like a man who is just going to go. at the Berlin International production values, strong their apartment - where only be described as genius. trying to make his family life Simply put, this is an Film Festival, including the acting and polished and they have been caring for Te story is not only work but is angry at what he excellent drama with a Golden Bear for Best Film. accessible Western style his partially-disabled father absorbing, but also flled sees as his wife’s selfshness. heartbreaking, tension- Tis Iranian drama has a flmmaking, Iranian flms - which complicates the with appealing characters Tere are no good guys or flled story and appealing story that is both universal frequently display amazing divorce under Iranian law. the audience will care about. bad guys, just people trying characters that make it well and specifc to modern Iran. fearlessness in tackling the In a culture where wives care Tanks to these characters, to live their lives. worth the efort to read the A well-educated middle- difcult topics facing their for elderly relatives at home, the personal emotional If there is a villain, it is subtitles. class couple struggles nation. hiring someone, particularly context is never lost, yet the the infexible Iranian system, “A Separation,” in Farsi with the breakup of their “A Separation” begins and a woman, to care for an story still manages to make which complicates the with English subtitles, is marriage. Tings are ends with a couple going older man in a home where hard-hitting observations characters’ personal lives on now playing at the Plaza further complicated by the before a judge. Te well- there is no wife is fraught about the challenges of many levels. Even the young Frontenac Cinema. conficted feelings of their educated wife, Simin (Leila with dangers under Islamic living under the Iranian legal woman Nader hires to help Grade: A 8 | The Current | MARCH 5, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | A&E ‘The Lorax’ is best kind of kids’ film LATEST + GREATEST Movie Calendar CATE MARQUIS must seek out the reclusive sing about their artifcial, A&E Editor Once-Ler (Ed Helms), who all-electric trees and how Movies opening Friday, March 9 knows what happened to they solved the air pollution (subject to change) What makes a great all the trees because he is problem by buying “bottled kids’ flm? A good story responsible for their loss. air.” JOHN CARTER (everywhere) with a message and values Te story ends on a hopeful But the flm’s strongest Inspired by the science fiction adventure novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs, parents can embrace? A note, with a seed and a song is sung by the Once- this live-action film is directed by Pixar’s Andrew Stanton (WALL-E, Finding good story that engages message favoring sustainable Ler, the likeable and Nemo, Toy Story). A Civil War veteran (Taylor Kitsch) finds himself on Mars, and enchants kids while use of natural resources over ambitious young man who which turns out to be a lush planet with 12-foot tall inhabitants. Impressive entertaining adults with mindless greed. makes his invention, the supporting cast includes Willem Dafoe, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, lots of laughs? Wonderful, “Te Lorax” is funny multi-purpose Tneed, Thomas Haden Church, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West, James Purefoy and entertaining animation? and entertaining, capturing from the trees he cuts down, Bryan Cranston. Appealing characters voiced the appeal of the book and never noticing that they are by talented, well-cast voice adding some of director disappearing. As he sings the WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN (Plaza Frontenac) actors? A classic children’s Chris Renaud’s playfulness chorus “what’s wrong with Scary stuff, a powerfully-acted, terrifying family-drama-as-horror-film about story as the basis? How as well, while also expanding that,” its meaning changes the worst possible mother raising the worst possible son. Stars Tilda Swinton, about all of the above? on the book’s environmental from an innocent plea for John C. Reilly. Lynne Ramsay (Morven Callar) directs. Te audience-pleasing message. Zac Efron’s making a living to justifying “Te Lorax” is the whole character builds on the boy making a fortune, and then SILENT HOUSE (everywhere) package, the perfect in the book who goes to turning ironic when it comes Elizabeth Olsen, who played a woman who escapes a scary cult in “Martha combination of afectionate hear the Once-Ler’s tale of to cutting down the last Marcy May Marlene,” finds herself trapped in her family’s lakeside vacation adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax and the trees. Tis trees. home, cut-off from the outside world as ominous things begin to happen. beloved children’s classic new character allows the Mr. O’Hare (Rob This horror film is directed by Chris Kentis and Laura Lau. and a truly entertaining, fun story to be more fully told, Riggle), a little guy with flm with a positive message and the framing of the tale a funny-looking haircut, FRIENDS WITH KIDS (everywhere) built in, not grafted on. in his suburbanite town of is Tneedville’s fabulous A comedy about two platonic friends who decide to have a child together Tat the 3-D flm debuted Tneedville helps bring it wealthy purveyor of bottled without becoming romantically involved. Directed by and starring Jennifer on Dr. Seuss’ birthday - the home for a young audience. air, and serves as the flm’s West, along with Maya Rudolph, Adam Scott and Chris Dowd. day chosen for a national Te 3-D animated flm villain. 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st louis current monday, march 5 5.75x5.25 lh A&E | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | MARCH 5, 2012 | The Current | 9 Indestructible Machine wears Daniel Kuehler does Rachmaninov cowboy boots in the mosh-pit justice in junior recital at Touhill DAVID VON NORDHEIM ASHLEY ATKINS a song that takes on the In its third movement, Staff Writer electric guitar, banjo, fiddle knew that Jesus was a wino Features Editor persona of 32 diferent the piece picks up in speed and drums competing for too”), giving Ohio the character traits such as and has almost a dance-like “ I n d e s t r u c t i b l e dominance. The group is same affectionate send-up 20-year-old Daniel serious, timid, calm, playful, quality in it. Te performance Machine,” alt-country as comfortable careening the Truckers reserve for Kuehler is a musical force sweet, tempestuous, angry, between student and teacher agitator Lydia Loveless’ first through rockabilly stomp- Alabama. to be reckoned with. As longing, eerie, nostalgic, could have been described as release for independent alongs with breakneck Loveless’ songwriting an aspiring concert pianist grand, royal and solemn. a friendly race between the label Bloodshot, has one abandon as they are is strong throughout, and and sophomore in the Alla Voskoboynikova, two to see who could gain foot planted firmly in restraining themselves for a all the more impressive Department of Music at director of keyboard studies, the crowd’s satisfaction frst. tradition and the other in smoky ballad. considering that the album the University of Missouri UMSL, chose the piece for Kuehler and Voskoboynikova rebellion. As impressive as her was recorded when she was – St. Louis, he has recently him because it is believed agreed on this piece because The album is a true fleet-fingered cohorts are, barely out of her teens. had the honor of not only to be difcult to force such it is considered one of the delight, an engaging the true highlight of the Her gritty reflections on winning the 2011 UMSL characteristics out of a piano. most beautiful concertos mixture of honky-tonk album is Loveless herself. adultery, alcoholism and Concerto competition, but Kuehler’s last piece ever written. sensibilities and diesel- Her bold, throaty delivery spirituality are tempered showcasing his own private before intermission was As his fnal piece came to chugging punk attitude. recalls the histrionics of alt- with a cynical wit and piano recital to friends and “Rachmaninov’s Etude a close, one could tell that The chunky, distorted country darling Neko Case. maturity one would expect guests at the Blanche Touhill Tableaux Op. 39 No. 6,” also Kuehler was getting into the guitar riffs juxtapose However, Loveless’ delivery from a performer twice her Performing Arts Center on known as “Little Red Riding music. His achievement was against Loveless’ twangy is rooted in traditional age. Her lyrics capture the Wednesday, February 29. Hood.” Te lively piece, just as rewarding for him as harmonics, and the country. She demonstrates desperate aimlessness of life Before the start of his which starts in the bass of it was for his audience of combination melts into an these competing sides in the rural Midwest—a performance, Kuehler the piano and works its way admiring supporters. appetizingly southern-fried of her musical pedigree region that, much like walked onto the stage up into futtering notes, As he wrapped up his concoction which can be throughout the album. “Indestructible Machine,” sporting a red-and-navy has been analyzed as the performance, the crowd best described as “garage “How Many Women,” is conflicted between grimy bow tie and greeted his chase between the big bad applauded in appreciation. country.” a Loretta Lynn-style modernity and rampant guest. He made his way wolf and Little Red Riding Kuehler returned to the Although purists may pro-feminist ballad, is traditionalism. to his bench and began to Hood that leads up to her stage three separate times bristle at the album’s a particularly notable Although her sound place his fngers on the keys; inevitable death. to collect their approval, irreverent, visceral energy, showcase of her reverence pays clear homage to he bowed his head almost Following intermission, bowing humbly. When the Loveless demonstrates a for straight-faced honky- a number of punk and as if he were searching for the crowd had noticed house lights went up the genuine appreciation for tonk. country touchstones, the perfect note. With a there were now two nine- audience did not go home. and knowledge of country’s Rather than trip up the “Indestructible Machine” sudden fick in his wrist foot Steinway and Sons Tey bolted towards the forefathers, making for an album’s pace, Loveless’ readily demonstrates that he began work on his frst model D grand pianos on empty lobby, where they album that is just as likely detours into more reserved Lydia Loveless is much piece for the night which the front stage. For the waited for the appearance to appeal to fans of Hank territory make the gut- more than the sum of her was entitled “Prelude and closing of the show, Kuehler of the budding star. As he Williams as to fans of Hank bucket dramatics all the influences. Loveless has Fugue in D minor” by J.S. played Rachmaninov’s walked toward the crowd, Williams III. more rousing. The blue- obviously done her research, Bach. Te piece was chosen “Second Piano Concerto” shocked by the numbers of Loveless herself appeared collar sensibilities of its and she delves much further for him by his instructor with accompanist Alla people that had waited, he in concert recently in greasy fusion of garage rock into country’s past than the because of its technical and Voskoboynikova on a hesitated. Voskoboynikova, St. Louis, opening for and primal country bring average alt-country group musical challenge. It started second piano. Rachmaninov his instructor, encouraged The Hackensaw Boys at the southern rockers Drive- is willing to go for fear of of strong and passionate constructed the piece after him to continue forward and Blueberry Hill on March 3. By Truckers to mind. losing crossover appeal and worked its way down falling into a deep depression greet his fans. Tere was a lot Although a bipolar Many of the album’s best (i.e. Wilco). It is clear to a somber tune with the over the failure of his First of love in the room. album like “Indestructible tracks probe the absurdity that the country elements incorporation of Fugue. Symphony, and as a result Kuehler is set to make Machine” could easily of rural culture. One such are not simply southern- Te next piece was the piece gives of a since of his next appearance at the become disorienting example is the fifth song fried frosting on a slimy entitled “32 Variations on an longing and a melancholic Touhill on March 5, when with lesser musicians, the on the album, “Jesus Was punk cake, but rather an Original Teme in C minor” Russian nostalgia in its frst he will be the featured versatile electric/acoustic a Wino,” in which the expression of her love and by Ludwig van Beethoven. and second movements. pianist for the University sextet supporting Loveless Messiah’s empathy for the admiration for the music. While performing this Kuehler stayed focused on his Orchestra’s spring 2012 quickly puts this concern human race turns to self- piece, Kuehler gave of a piano the entire time, except concert. to rest. Album standouts destruction (“Nobody sense of determination. He for the visual exchanges he like “Bad Way to Go” asked what would Jesus Grade: B+ had personally described gave Voskoboynikova to stay Grade: A feature manic flurries of do / Because everybody it as a rainbow of emotion, on time. If you saw this ad......

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New band WZRD breaks ground Save the Date!! with self-titled, experimental album OWEN SHROYER Features Sports Editor

Kid Cudi fans, it is time this album, really testing Last Night?” imagine UMSL to get excited. Hip-hop artist his range and experimenting Nirvana’s version with a Kid Cudi and producer Dot with different pitches. darker tone. This song Da Genius have teamed up For a first attempt, this really speaks volumes about Relay For Life to form a new band, WZRD. album is impressive. The where WZRD is as far as April 20-21, 2012 WZRD, whose style of music chemistry is apparent. musical value. It is a great is somewhat exploratory, However, a very refined ear redemption of a classic song. Don Dallas Soccer Field psychedelic rock, has just is needed for this album, Although WZRD’s rock is released their first self-titled since the production of extremely experimental, this 6 p.m.-6 a.m. album. However, the artists' psychedelic rock under the song shows that rock is their hip-hop backgrounds and influence of hip-hop can be ultimate genre. experiences have influenced misleading. WZRD closes out its first Sign-up Now!! the music greatly. “The Arrival” is a three- album with “Upper Room.” Kid Cudi and Dot Da minute intro. There are With strings, symbols and Or Donate Genius have worked together absolutely no vocals, but the snares, this album finishes successfully before. Dot Da duo plays about ten different the way it started, throwing www.relay.org/umslmo Genius produced several instruments. The next song all sorts of different sounds of Kid Cudi’s previous on the album is “High into the production. It seems songs (“Marijuana,” “Day Off Life,” a song that is these two are having some Please email [email protected] ‘N’ Night”). Kid Cudi’s impossible to stop listening fun. The album earns four willingness to drop his title to. It features a hard guitar stars because the production for this record in the same rift, with drums in the is as respectable as it is with any questons year he is releasing the background, yet Kid Cudi’s enjoyable. follow-up to his first album voice and Dot Da Genius’s Because of the rock aspect, (entitled "Man on the Moon production still give it value some hip-hop fans might not III”) says a lot. in the eyes of hip-hop fans. enjoy this album. Because of WZRD is by far the most Although the majority of the hip-hop influence, some experimental thing Kid Cudi the album is made up of hard rock fans might be turned has done in his musical rock and psychedelic beats, off as well. Also because Daniel Kuehler: the promise of a young man and his piano career. The pair is trying to Kid Cudi strums an acoustic of the novelty of the style, perfect a new style of music, rift and Dot Da Genius plays some eardrums might be Daniel Kuehler on the Touhill Lee Theatre stage on Friday. JENNY MEAHAN / THE CURRENT a style that even Lil' Wayne the piano for “Efflictim.” uninterested. ASHLEY ATKINS more, I like the idea of solo category in two of the three music by the wayside. I knew classical and liturgical music I have that structure in my life experimented with on his This is a poignant song, as For those that do enjoy Features Editor performances. I look at it competitions. So, throughout that biology would require in my spare time, so I plan on because it keeps me disciplined album “Rebirth.” Kid Cudi sings about life it, WZRD may become one Wednesday, February 29, more as an opportunity for my life, I have had many much time in the labs, which continuing to compose in the to practice day after day. Kid Cudi picks up an and death. The first half of of your favorite bands. Kid the audience in the Lee Teater me to share with people music performances, but recently would therefore inhibit me future. I am also keeping the TC: Did you have electric guitar and gets out the song is just Kid Cudi and Cudi and Dot Da Genius of the Touhill Performing that I love. I am just simply the stakes are getting higher from practicing and growing possibility open of starting a any anxieties about this his drum set, while Dot his guitar, until the piano are having some fun right Arts center at the University bringing to life the music and the level of playing that musically, and since piano had duo piano performing career performance? Da Genius gets his bass kicks in and really expresses now; just listen to the song of Missouri – St. Louis was that existed in the composer’s is required is more demanding been with me for most of my with my colleague Daniel DK: I admit I worry before guitar and keyboard, with the emotional goal. “High Off Life” to see that dazzled by the musical styling mind while adding my own than ever. life, I decided to switch my Dickson. concerts, but once I start drumsticks in his pocket Remember Curt Cobain for yourself. of Daniel Kuehler, sophomore, interpretation. TC: When did you begin to major to piano performance TC: How did you prepare playing, the music takes over and soundboard on deck. and Nirvana? When WZRD music fac, in his junior piano When I was younger, I look at music as a career choice? and see how far it takes me. for this recital? What is your and I am focused on giving a Grade: B Kid Cudi takes his role as does their rendition of recital. Winner of the 2011 used to give solo recitals DK: When I entered high TC: Where do you aspire to routine? great performance. a vocalist very seriously on “Where Did You Sleep UMSL Concerto Competition quite frequently all over the school, the stress and time take your music? DK: To prepare for this TC: Where do you want to and St. Louis recognition, the St. Louis area for diferent commitment of academics DK: From here, I want to recital, I literally practiced be in ten years? aspiring concert pianist shows occasions. At age nine, I overshadowed my music. I go on to graduate school and every day and I performed DK: Hopefully in ten years, no sign of slowing down. performed for the frst time thought I wanted to become earn my doctorate in piano every one of these pieces many I will be touring the country What do you think? Te Current: First of, at the Sheldon Concert Hall a doctor. So when I came to performance. My primary goal times before performing them giving concerts and playing Te Current would like to with other professional St. UMSL, I frst started out as is to become a concert pianist. at my junior recital. In the with symphonies in the major congratulate you on the success of Louis pianists. And when I a biology / pre-med major. If that does not work out, I summer, I usually practice for cities. If that does not work Let us know at your concert! How does it feel to was 11, I returned to give my However, after I had my will have my doctorate to fall most of the day, but during the out, then hopefully I will be a be the main subject of a recital? own solo concert. Also when audition with Alla and started back on so I can get a teaching school year, I go to school and piano teacher at a conservatory. www.thecurrent-online.com. Is this unfamiliar territory? I was young, I competed in taking lessons from her, within position at a university or then come home and practice No matter what life brings me, Daniel Kuehler: Now that I three national competitions the second week of school I conservatory. for about three hours, then do music will always be a central am getting used to performing and placed second in my age decided that I could not leave I do enjoy composing homework. It is necessary that part of my life. 12 | The Current | MARCH 5, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | FEATURES

The Arianna String Quartet performs at the Touhill in the Lee Theatre on Friday, March 2 at 8pm. JENNY MEAHAN/ THE CURRENT Arianna String Quartet ‘World Premiere’ show thrills Touhill audience CATE MARQUIS in E-fat minor. In between of Ensemble Español Spanish whose works have been with Arianna String at a festival where one of A&E Editor was the world premiere of Dance Teater at the Touhill performed by the New Quartet through April my pieces premiered,” Stock David Stock’s Quartet No.9, PAC on January 27-28 this York Philharmonic, and the quartet plans to said. “We became friendly Te Arianna String which was written for the year. Brotherton said they Pittsburgh Symphony, announce a permanent and here we are.” Te quartet Quartet, University of Arianna String Quartet. both were interested right Seattle Symphony and St. replacement in the fall. asked Stock to compose a Missouri’s artists-in- “It was a nice contrast away and planned to attend. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Arianna String Quartet musical piece for them, and residence, delighted an to the Beethoven with a lot “Ten I saw that someone He is professor emeritus at has been hailed as one of the piece is dedicated to them. audience that nearly flled going on,” Phil Brotherton, had donated tickets for Duquesne University and the country’s fnest chamber Te evening’s performance the Blanche M. Touhill master’s in secondary students. I immediately founded the Pittsburgh ensembles. Te members of represented music from three Performing Arts Center’s Lee education, said of the new walked over and snagged New Music Ensemble. this award-winning group are musical periods, providing a Teater on Friday, March composition. Brotherton them,” LeCour said. Kurt Baldwin, who on the faculty at University pleasing musical balance. Te 2 with a concert ofering a was an undergraduate music LeCour also liked the plays cello with the quartet, of Missouri - St. Louis. Beethoven, as its title suggests, combination of the music of major at the University of modern piece. “I really spoke before the concert, Te composer attended was a serious, somber piece. Beethoven and Tchaikovsky Missouri and was attending enjoyed it. I thought there introducing the quartet’s the concert and even Te new Stock composition with the world premiere of a the concert with his friend were a lot of interesting members and giving a brief joined the musicians on was lively and energetic, with new work by contemporary Darren LeCour, a music things going on,” LeCour bio on the composer of the stage for a bow after his a modern mix of dissonance composer David Stock. composition student at said, speaking on Stock’s new work being premiered. composition was played. and lyrical elements. Te Te concert, titled “World Washington University. new composition. “Tere Other musicians in the Stock said he was “thrilled” most emotionally moving Premiere,” was the third in a “Tis guy had a couple was a nice balance, a lot quartet are John McGrosso, by his composition’s reception piece was the Tchaikovsky, season-long series focusing on of free tickets,” Brotherton of lyrical moments along violin, and Joanna Mendoza, by the audience. “Te a touching piece composed Beethoven’s middle quartets. said, pointing to LeCour. with the dissonance.” viola. Te quartet’s second performance was incredible,” as a tribute to a dead friend. Te concert presented three “We saw something about David Stock’s new violinist has left the group Stock said. “You couldn’t Te three pieces combined pieces in total, opening with this concert when we were composition was performed and was replaced for the ask for a better premiere.” for an evening that Beethoven’s Quartet in F here for the famenco and right after the Beethoven performance by Mathias Te composer described delighted the audience, who minor, Op.95, “Serioso,” Spanish dance concert,” selections and before Tacke, formerly with how his collaboration with rewarded the musicians and and concluding with LeCour said, referring to intermission. Stock is an the acclaimed Vermeer the Arianna String Quartet composer with a standing Tchaikovsky’s Quartet No.3 Dance St. Louis’ presentation award-winning composer Quartet. Tacke will perform began. “We met in Brazil, ovation and curtain calls. FEATURES | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | MARCH 5, 2012 | The Current | 13 Searching for Phoenix Coldon - her disappearance and who she is Continued from page 1. black lady went missing in her rica can get Phoenix’s story nix took up foil fencing. She “Originally, when I home- University. She wanted to ma- hometown in South Carolia.” on T e View as well. She has has competed locally, region- schooled her, she had some jor in business nusic or nusic According to Lawrence, “She saw how that family connections,” Goldia said. ally and even nationally, reach- classes at the Pillar Foundation business. It’s a special degree in three or four days after Phoenix was impacted due to the lack of Phoenix’s parents still have ing a national level on three and she took a class in Constitu- which you study the business went missing, he and Goldia attention their missing daugh- a great deal of faith that Phoe- or four separate occasions. tional law. She fell in love with in music. T at was her plan – called local TV outlets but were ter was given – their anguish nix will turn up. Lawrence also “She was also in the Chan- that,” Goldia said. “T en she music, business and psychol- refused coverage due to police and disappointment. T is was cited that the Student Govern- cel Choir at our church, as did some research and realized ogy. We did shopping, visited department guidelines, which around the same time as Nata- ment Association has invited well as the Hand Bell Choir. she likes the studies about the several universities in Texas and said that the police would lie Halloway, mind you, whose them to come to UMSL this T e Chancel in a church is body and the mind. Psycholgoy she decided on Dallas Bap- have to notify the TV outlets face was everywhere. Der- T ursday to talk further about the area behind the pulpit and was always on the plate: what- tist University,” Goldia said. in order for a story to be run. rica was touched by this family’s Phoenix. T e meeting will be she performed every week in ever she wanted to delve into, Goldia then had heart at- “T e major case squad was dedication to their daughter T ursday, March 8 in the Pilot both at Westminster Presbite- psychology was always there.” tacks in both July and August. assigned to search for Phoenix and started the Black and Miss- House of the MSC at 4 p.m.. A rian Church,” Goldia said. “She Phoenix considered biology She asked Phoenix to go to about f ve days after her disap- ing Foundation. Her site has discussion will take place con- also plays piano. She started and nursing after have com- school at Dallas Baptist any- pearance, since they have more people of all colors and races, cerning Phoenix’s disappear- out playing classical and later ing to UMSL. Even through way, but Phoenix refused. resources and people to work not just African Americans.” ance and how the UMSL com- acquired a taste for jazz piano.” these changes she continued “I wanted her to be in a with. Even at this time, the TV Derrica was able to potential- munity can help. T ose looking Phoenix loves many va- to mention psychology as an good, relatively safe place. She stations did not get involved. ly link Phoenix’s disappearance to learn a bit more about Phoe- rieties of music but espe- interest, according to Goldia. wouldn’t go. I asked her to One station even said the pro- and that of a young lady named nix can turn to page 14 for cially favors those of the Goldia then discussed a please go. I wanted her to enjoy duction manager had said Stacy English, who disappeared further details from her parents 1970s, such as Earth, Wind, recent situation to help elabo- herself, to go to Dallas Baptist the story was not interesting from Atlanta, due to several co- concerning who Phoenix is. and Fire and T e Beatles. rate on Phoenix’s personality. University. I was very upset and enough to cover,” Goldia said. incidental similarities. T ere is Phoenix is also a huge fan “A month or two before she have been ever since. I love her “I have sent f yers to my no absolute connection at this Who is Phoenix Coldon? of the St. Louis Art Museum. left the driveway, she was saying so much. I just wish she had lis- friends, put it on my Face- moment. Derrica also helped She loves spending time there. that she felt that God was lead- tened and gone where she had book page, and asked for it to to redesign the Coldons’ f yer Phoenix’s parents have “She loves being around ing her in another direction. My wanted,” Goldia said. “Since be passed on.Down the line, for Phoenix, and Goldia cites the highest opinion of their children, too. Children are response was to tell her to make she is considered an adult, she the Black and Missing Foun- that Derrica is available to help daughter. Goldia cites Phoe- attracted to her like a mag- absolutely sure that it was God made her own choice. I wish she dation got ahold of the f yer, them with anything they ask. nix’s name to mean a beau- net – she is very good with who was leading her. She didn’t had listened at times. I would and the founder and CEO, “I saw Derrica was on T e tiful person of distinction. them. One day we were out say what that direction was, but like to say that nobody has your Derrica Wilson, called me her- View with this family in New “She has a very keen sense of and a little kid who was be- she said it might require being in best interests at heart more than self. She of ered any help she York whose daughter is miss- fairness. She’s very intelligent,” ing held by his mother just school a little longer and I told your parents. Parents only want could give, even though I had ing. An hour after that episode Goldia Coldon, mother, said. ran away from his mother and her that was ok,” Goldia said. what is best for their children – never heard of them before. aired, an anonymous call came Phoenix’s family moved here hugged Phoenix,” Goldia said. “When Phoenix received her that is why we say what we say. Derrica is an ex-police of - in and they found that young from California. At 12, upon Phoenix has yet to decide high school diploma, her plans We love Phoenix very much. I cer and told me that a young lady. I’m going to see if Der- arriving in St. Louis, Phoe- on a major for her education. were to attend Dallas Baptist would give my life for Phoenix.” Read, Right and Run celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday at local schools ANGELA ACTON groups of students at Bryan Hill Cheryll Spann if he could be Coonrod’s appearance a very involvement in Dr. Seuss’ Magic House, the Saint Staff Writer elementary. We read Dr. Seuss’ the person to lead the event. warming experience. “He had birthday, referring to “Cat in the Hat” after singing Overall, he felt that the ef ort a dynamic way of helping the impact the classic On March 2, University of happy birthday to him. T e of the volunteers had a superb the kids do a seek-and-f nd has had on our society Missouri - Saint Louis students children were very attentive inf uence on the enthusiastic backwards. He had a unique from childhood to volunteered their time with and enjoyed the morning. All children. He and his students way of telling people stories, adulthood. “Even Go! St. Louis’ Read, Right and the children were given UMSL are very familiar with the tying in questions as he told though you want Run Program in celebration of pencils to help remember the various works of Seuss and them. I thought the kids did to ring that Cat Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Students university’s involvement,” he found himself getting into a great job in responding and the Hat’s neck, met in the Of ce of Student Curt Coonrod, Vice Provost the reading of the classic. to him,” Parker said. there are things Life and dispersed to various of Student Af airs, said. “It was a great reinforcement; Spann hopes that a similar you do not forget elementary schools, where “My job was to take pictures it was a great story to tell kids program will come to the about,” Spann said. they shared the literary and make sure this event ran about morals, about how to elementary school again. T e celebration genius of the Seuss-man. smoothly. T e children really watch the house when their “We are interested in ended with a seek- At Bryan Hill Elementary enjoyed being read to and parents are not home. T e anything that will motivate and-f nd where School in St. Louis, students were interactive. Altogether, I seek-and-f nd - T ey had our students to become better children were celebrated before the believe this event was a success a great method of f nding readers, better writers and instructed to f nd volunteers arrived by making and I am looking forward sight words and giving kids better students. What we want words that are hats similar to the one worn by to volunteering again with an image or a stage presence, to do more often is engage our often associated the literary favorite, “Cat in the Go! St. Louis,” Ralph Jenkins if you will,” Parker said. students. Make learning fun. with Seuss books. Hat.” Children from Preschool II, senior, accounting, said. Parker also believes that Anything we can do to make Many others to second grade attended Rodney Parker, athletic the children’s eagerness learning fun, we are all over it,” celebrated Dr. Seuss’ the read-aloud session. coach, Bryan Hill elementary, to participate with their Spann said. She had expressed birthday, including T e volunteers had a good was asked by Principal pre-made costumes made her appreciation for UMSL’s the Saint Louis Mills, the Louis Rams and the YMCA. time as well. “I read to two 14 | The Current | MARCH 5, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | SPORTS Sports Jim Brady looks forward to a successful spring season ANGELA ACTON an All-American. Morgan was Ric Lessman. I played for him Staff Writer the best pitcher and of ensive at Meramec, and back then player in the league. He had we were a dynasty. We had T e Current: What were the lowest ERA (Earned Run over 1,000 wins at Meramac, the best teams you ever Average). Other teams would which is incredible. We went coached? How does the cur- throw somebody else when to the Junior College World rent UMSL team stack up? they knew he was pitching, Series both years. He was in- Jim Brady: T ere is a tie for rather than using their num- credible. He has so much a couple of teams. You have to ber one, because they knew he knowledge and expertise. He separate eras and so forth. My would beat them. He threw 98 had a tremendous inf uence. 96’ World Series team was ex- miles per hour on the mound, My coach at Missouri State ceptionally good. Our top two and on the f eld he led the con- was Bill Rowe- the most pro- pitchers both got drafted. We ference in home runs, stolen fessional, well-organized, best had three all Americans on bases and batting average. He planner, best business organizer that team and those guys were was second in RBI’s, and he did that I’ve ever been around. really good. We set the school it all with a wooden bat. He He was great to play for and record for wins. It was a special was drafted twice. First by the I learned a lot about how to group, it really was. T ey just Yankees, then the Oakland A’s, handle players. He knew how played the game the right way. who he eventually signed with. to make a buck go a long way. My 2003 team was very He was here from 2004-2006. T e greatest may be similar, but back then we used T e best pure hitter was Dan Jimmy Dix, my predeces- wooden bats and we were the Chinnici. He was a three-time sor here; I worked with him dominant team in the league. All-American here. He was for a couple years. I learned We walked through the con- the best pure hitter we ever more about the game under ference tournaments. If we had here, and the best two- Jim than I learned in my en- played against anyone in the strike hitter I’ve ever seen. He tire life with everybody else. country that used wooden put on a show for everybody. On a professional level, bats, we would have beaten Right up there with him Whitey Herzog, having the them; that’s how good we was a guy named Brian Rupp. chance to watch him man- were. T at team also beat the He was a short-stop for us. age in St. Louis through the team that won the national Another tremendous hitter. 1980s- just watching how championship. We beat them He signed with the Cardi- he was always two innings when we got the chance to nals and now he is managing ahead. I got to know him swing aluminum bats, 15-2. with the Kansas City Royals. personally. He is an unbeliev- T ose are probably two of On the pitching side, there ably talented man. His power the best teams, as far as how were two guys. Morgan was of recall was unbelievable. our team compares, once the best all-around because he TC: Do we have potential this again; this team still has a lot could pitch and play the f eld. year? What are your f nal thoughts? to prove. Our potential is such T e other two best pitchers I JB: We don’t really excel at that we could be pretty good. had were Andy Runzi, who was anything, but we appear to be But we have to play the game f rst-time All-American NCAA pretty balanced. And if these fundamentally, almost per- pitcher of the year 1993 and guys buy into the concept that fectly. We have yet to display William Shanks, who was just they play every game funda- that. We show the potential inducted into the Hall of Fame. mentally sound, I think when to at times, but great teams do He was a dominant player back you see this team you will like it consistently. Kind of how in 84-85. He signed with the them. T ey sprint on and of the Cardinals were last year. Toronto Bluejays and went the team; they are enthusias- TC: Who was your fa- to Triple-A in one summer tic. Once they demonstrate vorite player to coach? and had three saves there. that, people come out and JB: T e best all-around He advanced very quickly. see them. I think they have a player I ever coached was Josh TC: What about when chance to keep getting better Morgan. He was a dominant you were a player - who and better. We have the po- Jim Brady, head baseball coach, at Wednesday’s practice at the UMSL baseball ﬁ eld. player, he was the MVP of the were your best coaches? tential to be good at every po- league, he was a f rst team all- JB: At the collegiate level, sition. Our pitchers are going JENNY MEAHAN / THE CURRENT region, he should have been there was my assistant coach, to give us a chance every game. SPORTS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | MARCH 5, 2012 | The Current | 15 Men’s basketball competes’ for conference tournament championship

OWEN SHROYER Sports Editor

T e University of Missouri T e Tritons had their biggest sion, Northern Kentucky was points and maintained the lead missed free-throw gave North- game-winning buzzer beaters at - St. Louis men’s basketball lead of the half at six points, but not on UMSL’s schedule this for the majority of the half. ern Kentucky a chance to get home in front of Tritons fans. team (19-9) watched closely as Drury battled back and eventu- year. So the teams went into UMSL tied the game with the lead. Northern Kentucky In a season with 25 sec- Drury (17-11) defeated Quincy ally took the three-point lead this game unfamiliar with each f ve minutes to play, then tied made a fast break 3-point basket onds of regret, the men’s bas- (18-9) and moved on to face going into the break. T e f rst other’s strategy. T e beginning it again with two minutes left. with seconds left, and that was ketball team was resilient. the Tritons in the quarterf - eight minutes of the second of this game foreshadowed the With UMSL down two it for the Tritons’ season. North- When all is said and done, nals of the Great Lakes Valley half were just as trying, since rest, its f rst four buckets being points, Joshua McCoy, junior, ern Kentucky will face the f ve- this team will remember that Conference Tournament. T e for the majority of that time 3-pointers. T e Tritons started communications, knocked seed Southern Indiana Univer- they were the best in UMSL Tritons had already defeated the game was within a point. the game on a 15-3 scoring down a 3-pointer to give the sity (23-6) in the f nals Sunday. history, at least for now. Drury twice in the regular UMSL went on consecutive run, riding momentum from Tritons a one-point lead. It was a season with many T e program will see some season, and looked to make 9-2 runs and f nished the game their last victory. But although T en Charlie Woods, ju- great milestones, records and cornerstone players leave this it three times with their f rst strong with an 11-point victory, the Tritons for the majority of nior, psychology, hit a layup moments. T e Tritons had year, including Troy Long, ever GLVC tournament win. 71-60. T at was momentous the f rst half, Northern Ken- and the Tritons were up by their best number of wins ever senior, liberal studies, Justin Drury had the Tritons way to get the programs f rst tucky had the lead down to three with 25 seconds left. in GLVC play, the second-year Hightower, senior, commu- working hard in the f rst half. GLVC tournament win, mo- three by the end of the half. T e Tritons wish they had head coach built up a solid nications and Zach Redel, se- Jumping out to a quick f ve- mentum much needed heading A 3-pointer opened the sec- those 25 second back. An of en- program, returning players nior, business administration, point lead, Drury sent the into the matchup against the ond half, and the game was sive rebound for Northern Ken- and transfers combined for a but many talented players will Tritons a message that they three-seeded Northern Ken- tied. Now Northern Kentucky tucky eventually led to a layup West Division Championship be returning, stronger and had to work if they want- tucky University Norse (23-5). had the momentum. T ey to bring UMSL’s lead to one. and Troy Long, senior, lib- more experienced for next year. ed to beat the underdog. Being from the East Divi- built a strong lead of eight T en a defensive rebound on a eral studies had two stunning Lady Tritons basketball coach looks to extend winning streak

LEON DEVANCE Staff Writer

Winning basketball games league action. T e Tritons is huge [and has meant a tant under Sherri Coale as and conference champion- lost 77-69 at Maryville in lot to me and the team]. the Sooners f nished 25-8 ships is a habit the University January despite a career-high “It was frustrating be- and advanced to the NCAA of Missouri - St. Louis wom- 26 points from Kelly Carter, cause [the success we have Sweet Sixteen during the en’s basketball coach Lisa senior, elementary educa- achieved] has not been imme- 1999-2000 season. Before Curliss-Taylor cannot shake. tion. T e Tritons lead the diate. It requires a work ethic coaching at EBTU, Curliss- Under Curliss-Taylor’s di- series 7-3 against Maryville, that some players are born Taylor served as an assistant rection, the Tritons have been and Curliss-Taylor hopes with. If you have to teach at Division II Washburn Uni- in the Great Lakes Valley to continue that trend. the work ethic to players, it versity, where the team went tournament for f ve years and “It was a goal of the team is a longer process. You look 53-11. In 2002-03, Wash- reached the second round in to make the tournament at to see if a players also have burn recorded a 30-4 mark the Division II championship the beginning of the season the heart to develop. And if and won conference and re- in Curliss-Taylor’s f rst season and it took a lot to reach it. they have toughness. Some- gional titles before landing as head coach despite a 7-20 Maryville‘s strength [is in- times it is hard to see but in the NCAA Elite Eight. record. Curliss-Taylor is 46- side the paint, under the that is what you are looking As an assistant at Norman 91 in f ve years at UMSL basket], and we have be pre- for when you are recruiting High School, Curliss-Taylor, and has an overall coaching pared to guard against it [to players,” Curliss-Taylor said. as the 6A sophomore girls record of 103-139 in nine win],” Curliss-Taylor said. Before Curliss-Taylor head coach, earned the Soph- seasons as a head coach. Curliss-Taylor’s 2009-10, come to UMSL in the 2006- omore Coach of the Year T is season, Curliss-Tay- UMSL squad f nished 12- 07 season, she led ETBU to Award in the 2000-01season. lor’s f fth at UMSL, the Tri- 17, including a 7-11 confer- a 22-5 record and the East Originally from Oklahoma tons qualif ed for the tour- ence record in the GLVC. Division American champi- City, Oklahoma, Curliss- nament when they posted T e Tritons gained their onship and won coach of the Taylor played at Oral Roberts a 10-17 overall record that f rst tournament berth and year honors. Curliss-Taylor University. Curliss-Taylor included a 5-13 record in the conference win since 2005- had four players earn all con- played the small or three for- GLVC. T e 11-seeded Tri- 06 season and GLVC tour- ference honors. In three sea- ward and the four or power tons will tip-of against their nament win since 2001. sons, Curliss-Taylor coached forward. She graduated from hosts, 6-seeded Maryville Curliss-Taylor said there three freshmen of the year. Oklahoma University with a Saints, in the f rst round of the are no shortcuts toward She coached seven all ASC Bachelor of Arts and Science GLVC tournament at 1 p.m. building a winning program. East players at ETBU. Her degree in broadcast journal- T e Tritons are 3-6 in “When I arrived at UMSL, 57 career wins at ETBU rank ism. Curliss-Taylor and her Lisa Curliss-Taylor, Head Coach for Women’s Basketball, GLVC Tournament action, Kelly [Carter] was not one fourth on the school’s win list. husband, Preston, have a f ve outside the Mark Twain Building on Wednesday. but the Saints swept the Tri- of my recruits. Her loyalty, Curliss-Taylor began year old daughter, Lauren. JENNY MEAHAN / THE CURRENT tons this season in GLVC leadership and work ethic coaching as a student-assis- 16 | The Current | MARCH 5, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | OPINIONS Point/Counterpoint

Are so-called “doomsday preppers” taking things too far? Doomsday: marketing Preppers’ ‘crazy’ tag will schemes and drama queens vanish in true global crisis

Albert Einstein once said of God, not man; 27 percent of foodstufs ofered in the Doomsday preppers may in the end. Te Spanish de- themselves up again. America, that if honeybees were to dis- think the Mayan calendar’s Premium 2000, along with seem insane, but in reality feated the Mayans. Te Brit- a more prepared country, is appear, mankind would only prediction will be at least some extra milk and baking they are some of the best pre- ish easily defeated and created more capable of dealing with have about four years left to “somewhat true.” In spite of goods cans, gives my family pared individuals for when colonies on the lands of Na- disasters than countries with live. Honeybees are going ex- all this anxiety, 85 percent a huge safety net whether it something does go wrong. tive Americans. Te Chinese less resources and training. tinct now, and at the present say they are not ready for an be from natural disasters or We live in an increas- successfully fended of the Tis same principle can be rate, they will be extinct by overwhelming event, and 39 man-made economic ones.” ingly chaotic world. As the Huns. In each of these situ- applied on a more local, per- the end of 2012. However, percent of those who are prep- Other survival guide neces- climate spins further from ations, one side was clearly sonal level. Families that par- Einstein also made multiple ping admit they would only sities include camoufage cords predictability (we have yet more prepared for catastrophe ticipate in doomsday prepa- mistakes in the mathematics last about two weeks on the (to blend in, and avoid all the to experience a serious snow than the other and thus came ration are simply emulating and physics used in calculat- supplies they have gathered. nonexistent predators), and a this winter), the economy out of the situation better pre- the activities and patterns of ing the viscosity of liquids, Te only bright side out four-in-one emergency hand continues spiraling down the pared to rebuild and recover. nations in history to guar- from which he deduced the of this whole possible catas- crank LED fashlight and ra- toilet and extremists continue In situations of a more antee that, should a disaster size of molecules. Let’s not trophe is the fact that at least dio (assuming radio broad- to garner further support in natural variety - earthquakes, occur, they are as prepared hold it against him, though. the economy will go up before casters survive Doomsday). every regime possible, we tsunamis or tornadoes - en- as possible. If a global famine Nostradamus, the ancient Ma- we all die (hypothetically), Te media also infuences face a serious dilemma. Te tire sections of a community occurs, the family with the yans, the Book of Revelations because stores are banking on people with their endless list possibility for something to can be damaged or devas- most stored away is going to and cable television are also to these preppers. Popular items of movies about the world cause a global catastrophe is tated. When earthquakes hit have the best chance (if un- blame for the pandemonium in a prepper’s storage include ending. In a Fox Business becoming an exponentially a country such as the United interrupted by outsiders) of of these late night “Dooms- garden seeds, freeze dried and poll, when people were asked greater threat than at any States, we are capable of im- remaining well-nourished day” network watchers. dehydrated food, egg powder, about which movie most ac- other time in human history. mediately reacting. We ex- throughout the catastrophe. Te upgraded term these wheat combo, just-add-water curately predicts what will Consider the course of hu- tract surviving citizens from A family with a stockpile of psychos have received is “prep- meals, fruits, vegetables and happen in the next 25 years, man history thus far. Tere is the afected zones, begin re- weaponry will be capable of pers”—instead of idiots, mo- cereals. Websites are selling they responded thusly: “Te a reason that the concept of construction and often make defending themselves should rons, whack-jobs, etc. Tey year-supply packages, and Day After Tomorrow” (37 social Darwinism garnered so improvements over the origi- an extremist group decide have their own set of principles even on clearance they cost percent), “Armageddon” (31 much support following Dar- nal structures to help assure a rampage through the city regarding preparedness, which around $3,000. Preppers are percent), “Water World” win’s original ideas. Granted, that such incidents are not is in order. If the economy include having a year’s supply excited about this great “bar- (nine percent) and “Planet there were those who sim- as damaging in the future. collapses, a family that has of various items as well as be- gain,” though. “I am thrilled of the Apes” (seven percent). ply wanted an excuse to be However, a poorer country stored a great deal of valu- ing self-reliant, industrious, in- with both the inventory list If the world is coming to an greedy and take away from is not only going to be more ables such as gold will fnd it- dependent, thrifty and frugal. of choices and the supernatu- end, there is nothing we can their fellow man. However, severely impacted by a natural self more capable of bartering I hate to break it to these prep- ral customer service found at do to stop it. When it does, it is also evident from his- disaster but will often have to for goods in a world that no pers, but penny-pinching and Emergency Essentials,” Karen why would you want to live in tory that in times of crisis the beg outside sources for sup- longer respects paper money. sovereignty will not get you far S., a reviewer on beprepared. a manmade cave surrounded best prepared members of so- port. We often hear about As long as preppers are not if there is no Earth upon which com, said. “In uncertain times by of-brand cereal when all ciety are those who prosper. American corporations and causing harm to their fellow to demonstrate these traits. like these, we can never be of your friends and family are Take any war in the history emergency response organiza- man, their activities are truly According to Fox Busi- too prepared when it comes already dead? Worrying about of mankind. When a war oc- tions providing aid to foreign nothing to be worried about. ness, 71 percent of those to the everyday necessities it is like rocking in a rocking curs, it is the stronger, better- countries in times of disas- Tey want to be prepared for polled foresee a major disas- of caring for and protecting chair; it’s something to do, prepared and/or more highly ter because those countries catastrophe. Maybe others ter in their lifetime as an act our family. Te combination but it doesn’t get you very far. developed country that wins cannot singlehandedly pick should emulate their foresight. OPINIONS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | MARCH 5, 2012 | The Current | 17 Opinions OUR OPINION JANACA’S TOP FIVE Gainesville High School punish- Five reasons cartoons at the ment of students inappropriate college level aren’t childish

Everybody can agree that Yes, the two girls are students school had no power nor re- As college students, obvi- No need to pay for awe- a safe education with free- of Gainesville High School. sponsibility in this situation. ously we are no strangers to some CG efects. No need to dom of expression is some- Yes, they reference groups An appropriate way of stress. With midterms fast pay for amazing actors when thing America should stand in their school. However, dealing with this video would approaching, University of all that is needed is their voic- for. Students should feel not once is a specifc student have been legal action on the Missouri – St. Louis stu- es. Te fne art of cartoons free to discuss their views mentioned in the video. Be- part of Youtube (for blatant dents need a way to catch has developed to be simplis- on politics, art, history and yond this, the students who disregard of their Terms of their breath and ease their tic and astoundingly beauti- social trends without fear of made this video are often Service) and possibly legal minds. What better way ful. Te variety of graphics extraordinary repercussions (allegedly) responding to action in regards to civil to relax than watching car- can range from simplistic from their teachers, adminis- racist remarks made against rights laws. Perhaps the stu- toons? Sit down with a fa- line drawings to beautiful in- trators or peers. However, the themselves by their peers. dents should have been made vorite from years past or depth systems. Te number moment a topic such as race Tus, for the school to ex- to visit with a counselor and even a brand new one that of voice actors in the busi- is brought into the mix, edu- pel the girls was out of line. discuss the problematic views came out this year. Either ness will blow your mind, Janaca Scherer cators seem to believe they Clearly, the video is full of they have developed. How- way, stress levels will subside. as well. Mark Hamill, most that I had with my parents are entitled to power over racism, on both sides. So, the ever, the school had no au- Sure, it really isn’t a great famous for his role as Luke in front of the TV. Tose the outlying community, problem is not just a Cauca- thority to force their students idea to watch mass amounts Skywalker in “Star Wars”, with kids have the oppor- rather than the grounds they sian and a Cuban-American out, as the situation did not and put of homework. But has played a variety of roles tunity to share with their have been given to govern. lashing out at African Ameri- directly involve the school or watching a show for 30 min- across the cartoon world. children some of the shows An exceptionally racist can students, but that the a dispute between any partic- utes or an hour between Tim Curry also has multiple that they remember growing video was posted on You- video contains a great deal ular students in the school. study sessions could actu- TV shows under his belt. up (let’s leave out the ones tube by two students from of racism on all sides. Tis Freedom of speech is a ally help your brain retain You’d be surprised at which with semi-questionable con- Gainesville High School. video, if anything, shows controversial topic. As pun- more knowledge. Here is a actors have crossed the realm tent in them). Grab a bowl Before this argument can that racism is a tremendous dits for diferent political list of fve reasons why, as into cartoon voice-overs. of popcorn and make some even begin, it is necessary problem in this nation and ideals entrench themselves a college student, cartoons 3. Cartoons can keep new memories with your to acknowledge the infama- needs to be dealt with on further in their own self- should be on your to-do list. watchers’ imaginations kid while reliving some of tory nature of this video. Te a grander scale. It was not worship and seemingly 1. Tere is no need to alive. the old ones in the process. video typically receives tags the school’s responsibility develop a greater sense of think while watching car- Imagination is what got Shows like “Te Simpsons” such as “extrememly disturb- to punish the students and animosity against any views toons. everyone as far as they are or “Ren and Stimpy” all ing,” “lewd” and “not safe the punishment is not likely not aligned with their own, Simple and easy watching today. So why, as soon as we played major roles in our for work.” Tose hoping to to change these girls’ views. it becomes easier for the doesn’t require the thought are in college, do we take a generation’s upbringing. locate this video need to be To be frank, the school has youth of our nation to ex- that shows like “CSI” or chainsaw to it and destroy Share that with your kids. sure they are in an environ- no power over the video that press similar views without “Law & Order” do. It is pos- everything that our imagina- 5. Watchers get to relive ment that understands the was posted or the views these fear of repercussions. Tis sible to sit down and turn of tion stood for? Watching car- their childhoods. purely educational or inves- students have developed over does not give a high school your brain to watch an epi- toons will help to keep your Children of my gen- tigational purpose of watch- the years. Te job of the the right to kick students out sode. Even the more adult- imagination alive and kick- eration probably remember ing it. While this board school is to prevent these for expressing general views oriented TV shows these ing. Even cartoons day’s era watching “Mickey Mouse”, supports the viewpoint that views from developing in on the internet. Tis situ- days don’t have intense, hard can help. Shows like “Adven- “Popeye” and “Betty Boop” the video should have been the frst place. If the students ation was poorly handled. to follow, miss-an-episode- ture Time”, “Family Guy” with their parents. So why dealt with by powers out- had been racist in the school Unsigned editorials refect and-you’re-lost plots. Typi- and “American Dad” all re- shouldn’t our children re- side of the high school, that cafeteria, then the school the majority viewpoint of Te cally, the plot for the show quire imagination going into member watching “Poke- does not change its terrify- would have been responsible Current’s Editorial Board: is meant for a younger au- the show. Who doesn’t want mon”, “Rugrats” and “Cap- ing content. So, be warned for dealing with the students’ Matthew Poposky, Jeremy dience to understand, so to be a kid again, even if it tain Planet”? Reliving a – the video in question is behavior. However, given Zschau, Janaca Scherer, Ashley no underlying messages are is only for thirty minutes? time that may harbor fond not for the faint of heart. the situation, this video re- Atkins, Hali Flintrop, Cate hidden, no deeper mean- 4. It can be a bonding memories for some isn’t a Tat being said, the school ally should have been dealt Marquis, Sharon Pruitt, Owen ing needs to be taken from experience for parents. bad thing. Tose moments overstepped its boundaries. with by higher powers. Te Shroyer and Nikki Vahle. the plot and there are no Many of us grew up should be relished whenever large words that need to be watching the television they can be attained. Ev- looked up in a dictionary. shows that our parents did. eryone deserves a trip down What do you think? 2. Tey’re cheaper to “Mickey Mouse”, “Pop- memory lane once in a while. make, so look for bet- eye” and “Betty Boop” all Janaca Scherer is the www.thecurrent-online.com. ter graphics and awesome come to mind when reliv- Design Editor and a col- voice actors. ing the bonding experiences umnist for Te Current. 18 | The Current | MARCH 5, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | OPINIONS SCIENCE MATTERS MAD WORLD Antibiotic overuse in animal Wedding industry is married to feed increases MRSA risk shameless excessive spending

People hear it from their carry this staph strain, ac- One would think that the Turning a proft really is doctors all the time: do cording to the National In- sharing and celebration of love what it all comes down to. A not use antibiotics need- stitutes of Health, but most is the most important aspect wedding is intended to be an lessly because it just helps serious infections are linked of a wedding; But that doesn’t expression of love, but it has breed drug-resistant germs. to health care settings like come for free. Te wedding been turned into a state-sanc- Too bad big livestock busi- hospitals. About 20,000 industry is one of the richest tioned-and-regulated practice nesses never got the message. deaths each year are attribut- industries in our society today. with a focus on outlandish A recent report in the sci- ed to MRSA complications. Tink of all that needs to be materialism. Can any aspect entifc journal mBio, from Te new study is led by bought for the occasion. Tere of life really truly escape the the American Society for Lance Price of Translational are many (mostly useless) things infuence of consumerism? Microbiology, confrmed Genomics Research Institute that “need” to be purchased, of Everything we do in our lives what many scientists long (TGen), Pathogen Genom- Cate Marquis course, but a wedding dress involves buying things we Sharon Pruitt suspected: using the same ics Division, in Flagstaf, alone can cost as much as a probably don’t even really need. antibiotics in farm animals Arizona, Marc Stegger of De- lin-susceptible S. aureus, or semester’s tuition at an in-state Puberty for girls means buying have been episodes where the as we use for infections partment of Microbiological MSSA, which meant those in- university. Drop fve grand on a makeup and more things that women in question have been in people has potential to Surveillance and Research, fections could be easily treat- dress that you will only wear for promise to make her beautiful. shown nearly identical dresses, breed antibiotic resistance. Statens Serum Institut, in ed with available antibiotics. one day? Why not? It’s your day! Every milestone is just a set of yet insist that the more expen- Large commercial animal Copenhagen, Denmark and In livestock, staph strains Tose three magic words new purchases. Life and death sive one somehow looks better. farming operations, espe- Henrik Hasmanc of the Na- had several times acquired are meant to dissuade brides- can all be reduced to things Does the infuence of a ma- cially confned animal feed- tional Food Institute, Tech- antibiotic resistance. Once to-be from listening to the to buy, like pointless baby terialistic society really run so ing operations, or CAFOs, nical University of Denmark, this human strain was passed common sense most people items and satin-lined caskets. deep that we can’t even recog- load up overcrowded animals in Lyngby, Denmark. Te to livestock, it could change have that triggers alarm bells Weddings, however, may be nize it anymore? Have we really with antibiotics. In part, this researchers conducted a ge- into various new strains and when faced with the option the most unashamed in their de- reached a place where, collec- is done to forestall infections nome analysis that revealed acquire resistance. Te fact of spending more on wed- mand for consumers to indulge tively, when holding in each that could spread among so that a MRSA strain found in that this strain originated in ding favors than they did on their most frivolous whims, hand two identical items, we many animals so close togeth- livestock in 2003 likely came humans means that its resis- their frst (and second) cars. as evidenced by people who truly believe that one is better er but commercial operations from an antibiotic-sensitive tant form could be more eas- Te wedding industry has spend upwards of a thousand than the other simply because also add antibiotics to feed strain in humans. Te MRSA ily transmitted to humans. that never-fail antidote to the dollars on things like individu- it has been branded as such? to promote fast growth and strain is readily passed to peo- MRSA and similar mi- voice of reason: “It’s your day.” ally hand-painted aisle runners. Te only hope is the Do- create leaner meats. Adding ple who work with livestock crobes in meat can be killed Te business of a wedding But what’s the alternative? It-Yourself bridal movement antibiotics to feed encour- and cause skin and respira- by cooking at high heat, but allows one to indulge the more Get married in the woods wear- that is becoming increasingly ages the growth of antibiotic tory infections. Te strain is the risk of infection still ex- selfsh parts of their personal- ing an organic cotton sack, ex- popular lately. Te wedding in- resistant bacteria strains in found in cattle, pigs, turkey ists from handling the meat ity – the desire to live beyond change rings made from twine dustry reveals itself to be pretty the animals’ internal systems. and other livestock species. without proper hand wash- their means, to be selfsh, and and feast on woodland berries money-hungry upon closer Europeans were wise Te researchers used a ing and to people work- to be demanding. Tat can be and tree bark at the reception? examination, and the fact that enough not to use the same technique called whole- ing with the farm animals. empowering and freeing to a Everything that is of impor- there are women out there who antibiotics in farm animals genome sequence typing to While public health dis- certain extent, but even that tance to us is so tied up in the are taking the fun parts of wed- that they used for people. examine a wide sampling courages American patients feeling of “fnally, I can feel pursuit of ultimately useless dings – like love, creativity, and In this country, no such of the same staph strain, in- and doctors from using confdent in asking for what I goods that it can be hard to fun – and leaving out the ma- precautions are in place. cluding resistant and meth- antibiotics unnecessarily, want” that many women ex- separate oneself from it. When terialism and excessive spend- Livestock operations use icillin-susceptible (MSSA) such as for viral infections, perience when planning their watching “Say Yes to the Dress” ing is inspiring. It just goes to the same kinds of antibiot- versions, both from animals public health authorities nuptials has been corrupted by there are times when one can’t show that while we do live in a ics families might get from and humans. Te samples need to step up eforts to the Big Bad Wedding Machine. help but wonder why it is that machine propelled by money, their doctors or hospitals. came from 19 countries remove unneeded antibi- It takes that newfound conf- some women are so dedicated to you can always fnd a way to Many scientists think this over four continents. Teir otics from animal feeds. dence that allows a woman to the idea of having an expensive do things on your own terms. practice is unwise and unsafe. results “strongly suggest that While the study high- feel important enough to as- dress to get married in. Is that Sharon Pruitt is the Methicillin-resistant Staphy- livestock-associated MRSA lighted an overlooked pub- sert her wishes and takes address really all that much better Opinions Editor and a col- lococcus aureus, or MRSA, CC398 originated in hu- lic health issue, it also illus- vantage of that to turn a proft. than any of the others? Tere umnist for Te Current. infections have become mans as MSSA,” accord- trates the power of genomic something people dread. ing to the paper’s abstract. studies. Increasingly, we While most people think Further, the line of S. au- are able to reveal an organ- of hospitals as the source of reus appears to have also ac- ism’s history and evolution this feared infectious agent, quired tetracycline resistance. through its DNA sequence. this report highlights an- Originally, human strains Cate Marquis is the WHAT DO YOU THINK? other source. About two of S. aureus were mostly sen- A&E Editor and a col- Let us know at www.thecurrent-online.com percent of healthy people sitive to antibiotics, methicil- umnist for The Current. HOROSCOPES | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | MARCH 5, 2012 | The Current | 19 CURRENT HOROSCOPES by The Inane Collective altered by: Horoscopes Random Acts

PISCES ARIES TAURUS GEMINI (FEB. 20 - MARCH 20) PRIL AY (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20) (A 21 - M 21) (MAY 22 - JUNE 21) March has been a calm month This has been a hard month YOU ARE SO DAMN SEXY. STOP Since the new year, stress for you, a time to recharge and for friendship. It may seem BEING SO DAMN SEXY. It burns has been high in your life, de-stress. As Mercury moves like some friendships take our eyes. You may now believe but as March ends expect a out of your sign your social too much work to main- how sexy you are when you feel lull. Use this time to sit back, life can be expected to take tain, but with perseverance overshadowed, but you mean relax and have some fun a swing, for better or worse. a dying friendship can be the world to some people. with old friends and family. Enjoy March and be prepared! brought back into full bloom.

CANCER LEO VIRGO LIBRA EPT CT (JUNE 22 - JULY 22) (JULY 23 - AUG. 21) (AUG. 22 - SEPT. 23) (S . 24 - O . 23) With all the balancing you’ve After fi nally your place in the You have entered a time of While new love is fl attering , now been doing, now may be a time world, use this time to en- stability and hopefully of happi- may be a time for distance and to accept a little help. It may seem joy your hard-won peace and ness. Be sure to reconnect with rationality. Take some time for hard at fi rst to rely on others after prosperity. Remember not to family and friends and let them yourself this week and hang out years of self-suffi ciency, but no hog all the glory. Share some know how life is going for you. with some good friends instead. one can carry the weight of the with the people who have Use the chance to brag a little! helped you fi nd your way. world on their shoulders forever.

SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS (OCT. 24 - NOV. 22) (NOV. 23 - DEC. 22) (DEC. 23 - JAN. 20) (JAN. 21 - FEB. 19)

With Saturn in power this week With the sun in power for your With Neptune waning, life is Life has changed drasti- ventures in love should experi- sign this month, more and in full swing for you. All the cally this year, but only for ence more success than at any more people will be noticing faces and places can be con- the better, as you’ll soon see. other time this month. This is your ﬁ ne appearance. While fusing when moving at such Be sure to take advantage of a time, though, that requires this attention is ﬂ attering, high speeds, but you’ll miss it every opportunity you see some deliberation about the dif- try to remember the people when life slows down again. and use this time to grow. ference between lust and love. that really matter in your life.

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