2 I 'm:ht lturrmt I OCTOBER 17, 2011 I WWW.THECURRENT-ONlINE.COM I I NEWS 1ChrQ:urrrnt VOL. 45, I SUE 1357 WWW.THECURRENT-ONLIE.COM Homecoming:what appens behind EDITORIA L Editor-in-Chief...... Matthew B. Popos ky Managing Ed itor...... Janaca Scherer News Editor...... inho Jung the scenes and a litt e bit of history Features Editor...... Ashley Atkins Sports Editor...... Owen Shroyer A&E Editor ...... Cate Marquis University of Missouri-St. Louis caries on the unique history of Opinions Editor...... Jeremy Zschau Copy Editors ...... Sara Novak, Johanna Hoffarth Homecoming events from University of Missouri - Columbia Staff Writers ...... David von Nordheim, Greg Laine, Yusef Roach, Ryan Krull, Maddie Harned, Endea Wilbert, Angie O'Dell, Eli Dains, Dan Spak, Mavis Hollis, Sha- . ron Pruitt, Joseph Grate, Aladeen Klonowski, Hali Flintrop JOSEPH GRATE Staff W riter DESIGN

Photo Editor ...... Jennifer ~o1eahan Signs of Homecoming Due to a lack of victories Homecoming and I could Krista Hedrick, Co-Chair Web Editor ...... Yusef Roach were everywhere taking the for the Tigers, the Mizzou see how it progressed," of Homecoming, senio~, Staff Photographers ...... Nikki Vahle, Jarred Gastreich, form of posters, banners director of athletics, Thimes said. "I can tell secondary education, said. Sarah Lowe, Erica Thompson and even colorful graffiti Chester L. Brewer, tried people are starting to get Certain events, like movie Illustrators ...... Karlee Sellars [hat has decorated the walls to rally the school spirit more into it and that brings night and types of parades, and sidewalks on campus. for their football team. more organization into it." are exan1ples of common Homecomi ng itself is a He organized a game in U!v1SL does have a soccer traditions. BUSINESS festive time for school spirit 1911 that hosted an evenr team, which is the provider But planning is only and gives al umni a good encouraging the alumni to of the Homecoming half the work. There are Business Manager...... " ...... John Wallace reason to corpe back on "come home." This resulted game. The Tritons played reservations at chosen Distribution Manager...... Ryan Krull campus. Homecoming is in the nation's largest Kentucky Wesleyan College venues to be made, as well Advisor...... Charlotte Petty an eas:' eVent to enjoy that Homecoming to date, and Panthers on October 14. as scheduling special events. takes quite a bit of energy some accredit Chester L. This is not an historic !\'10st importantly, the word CONTACT US to create. The Homecoming Brewer as creating the first rivalry. but it is still a game has to be spread about Committee has been Homecoming, though tp egg on school spirir. Homecoming. Attracting Address 388 MSC, 1 University Blvd meeting weekl y since June many dispute the claim Undoubtedly, studems and alumni is an Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400 of this rear to plan this one of - izz u·s Homecoming Homecomi ng is the biggest important job, since they Newsroom 314-516-5174 bi O' w ek. When everyone [h fi rst. First or not, school event planned by are the main reason for Businessl Advertising 314-516-5316 was out njoying inflatable Mino is cel bratina their Student Life. This ear, hosting Homecoming. So Fax 314-516-68 11 I ygr und and fancy h un r dth H mecoming mOL'e than 50,000 was the committee has been E-mail (General) thecurren t@u msl.edu dinn er , the c mmittee nnive rsar this a r. allotted to Line up this single "advertising aH semester," E-mail (Advertising) thecurrentads@um sl. edu members were happy to H o mecoming is centered e ent. Krista Liebrum, Publicity E-mail (Employment Inquiries) thecurrentjobs@ums l.edu have guaranr ed a great on the football team of All it tal{es to make Chair, junior, social 'rvork, E-mail (Tips) thecurrenttips@ums l.edu time. a scho I, but here at the a homecoming is lots said. "Just getting the Twitter umslcurrent fissouri ha had a niversity of rvfissouri­ and lots of planning word out there as much as Facebook The Current unique hand in the histol-;r St. Louis. there is not and preparation. The possible," Liebrum said. She of Homecoming . The r or h otball team. That has not Homecoming Committee is involved with making ABOUT lrhrlturrrnt cause deriv s from an old stopped the students from begins by being elected posters, banners, flyers and The Current is the student newspaper' at th e University of I isso uri­ rivalry that pre-dates the participating in their own through the Student even the T-shirt that the st. Louis, printing weekly through the fall and spring se mesters on Civil War. Missouri and Homecoming traditions. Government Association \Xrayne Goode statue in Mondays. Advertising rates are available upon request; terms, condi­ Kansas grew an intense "It's a lot of prep lanning," before the end of the front of the Millennium tions and restrictions apply. The Current, financed in part by student rivalry known as the Jared Thimes, Homecoming spring semester. After all Student Center wears. activities fees, is not an official publication of UM-St. Louis. "Border Wars," according Chair of Events, senior, the positions are filled, "Promoting UMSL's The University is not respon si ble for the content fJf The Current and! to D ale Wright, a writer for psychology, said. He cited they start weekly meetings traditions and values," or its policies. All materials contained in each printed and online is ­ the University of Missouri that UIYISL's Homecoming planning the process. Hedrick said, is very - Columbia (Mizzou) was to generate school spirit Fortunately, the traditions important. When it is all sue are property of The Current and may not be reprinted l reused l or reproduced without th e prior, expressed and written CDnsent of The website. The rivalry survived and bring alumni back to Homecoming holds are over and done, the students Current. from bloody battlefields to campus. He has been going steady and sllccessful year on the commi ttee gather The Current accepts letters to the editor. All letters should be brief, college football stadiums. to UMSL's Homecoming after year. "Planning participants' opinions and and those not exceeding 250 words will be given preference. The Cur­ The age-old fight is now for the last four years and has been fairly easy, just evaluate how the events rent edits letters for clarity and length, not for dialect, correctness, in­ waged between the lYlizzou this year is his first time because we have a lot of ",Vent. Then they use this tent or grammar. All letters must be signed and must include a daytime Tigers and the University of working on the committee. traditions. We try to keep information to decide how phone number and, where applicable, student number. The Editor-in­ Kansas Jayhawks. "I've been coming to the same events every year," to add events. Chief reserves the right to respond to and to deny any letters. AFFILIATIONS MON. 65 TUES. WED. THURS. 58 FRI. SAT. SUN. 69 MCMA 59 54 65 70 U 46 43 39 39 46 50 52 NEWS I I WWW.THECURRENT-ONLlNE.COM I DaOBER 17, 2011 I 'Ehc [:urrcnt I 3 MS de artment of Commu ication to launch social media program to e co rage ore interaction ongst student body

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The University of communicati-ons and/or a job, career or help them information and work to on the sites. The results of design a plan to generate Missouri-St. Louis' depart­ the department itself. Re­ advance their career by develop a plan to use the the survey will be taken and spread content that ment of communication is sults from this survey have keeping current with de­ social nenvorking tools into consideration while engages our audience in currently in the process of varied, and will be utilized velopments in communica­ in a way that these users adopting a i-lew commu­ conversations relevant and designing a social media to further the project. tion theory and practice," would find worthwhile and nication system outside of useful to them," Abel said. program based on the "The desired goals are Abel said-. beneficial. " the classroom. Once the data has been needs of communication to effectively use social The department of com­ The ten to fifteen Abel says that one of the collected, the department students and alumni. The media in such a way that munications hopes to have minute long survey is more exemplary resources of communications hopes department of communi­ we provide current and sufficient survey results to pivotal in identifying the they have used to aid in to have created a lasting cation plans on launching former students a deeper, help guide further steps in profile of potential users. information gathering for program which is expected a sustainable social media more enduring conneCtion the development of this The straightforward survey their program is the book to encourage more inter­ program for the depart­ with the department and, prospective social media questions ask users to iden­ "Groundsw ll" by Char­ actions amongst students menr later this year or by by extension, the universi­ program within the next ti[\- to which social media lene Li and J h Bernoff. and teachers outside of early 2 012 . ty, " Pete Abel, second year couple of weeks. or professional networks l That book," bel said, classroom. The new system .I\n email from the de­ graduate teaching assistant, "Right now, we'regath­ they belong and are m os t "discus es the importance is also expected to bring partment of communica­ said. Abel is working side­ ering information about active in on a rq :; ular basis. of understanding hat an d more alumni back to the tion has circulated asking by-side with U 1SL com­ how students and alumni Those taking pan in the ho your audience is using school community, con­ the s rudents at UMSL ro munication department are curr,endy using social survey '"re then asked to social media, and de ign­ necting them to the CU[­ take part in an anonymous faculty on the social media media and about which rCh 'al hmv often they regu­ wg oeial m edia p rogram ren[ smdcnts. survey to consider how program. kinds of information or larl ~. visit :;I.~.:ial networks, to match that p rofile." "The m ost effectiv , the university might use The program also aims applications would be wh ~H activities social media The survey is designed end uring programs are social media to connect to provide studen ts \vi th most interesting or u)cful member" ,He most engaged to help us build a so .ial designed w ith the target and suppon the needs and "contacts and informa- to them. The anon )-mous in or enjc;,- most when techno-graphics profile audience squar ly in mind, interests of current and tion to assist them in their survey is a pan of that," online, what benefits the of 1SL communica- taking into account what former students, as well personal and professional Dr. Alice Hall, associate sain and what problems tion fa cul student an that audi nce is ' eking, as others who may have development, [and] either professor of communica­ or challenges have been en­ alumni. Armed with that and ho "l they're using so­ an interest in the study of aid t.hem in their search for tiom, said. "We'll take that countered and/or resolved informati n, \ e'll then cial media," Abel said.

TheUNDERCURRENT '-. "1 . by Nikki Vahle _. \.. "Who is your favorite Cardinals player and why?"

"Carpenter, cause I was a "Jon Jay, because he is the Kyle Mathes Dionte Harden "Lance Berkman, Mike Stearns pitcher myself." future Cardinals center Physics Graphic Design because he has a Accounting fielder and I love his speed Junior personality and speaks Communications and in the outfield." Junior Psychology how he feels." Senior 4 "OChl' [:urrrnt I OCTOBER 17, 2011 I WWW.THECURRENT-ONLlNE.COM I I NEWS --~------~------~--~ Colleges trugg e with increasing demands for net bandwidth

Increasing number of electronic devices on campus requires extended network system

MINHO JUNG NevI Editor

1vlany colleges aero s th~ bandwidth is not capable lege tov,;n where students ' region have been strUG­ of keeping up with the stay before and after their gling in recem years with increasing demand since it classes is another factor extensive data demands was built )'ears ago, contributing to U M SL's from their respective stu­ The situation has gotten relatively stable network­ dem bodies. This phenom­ to the poim where the ing system. Many other enon has been immensely schools have to either put a universities experiecne far accelerated by the fact that cap on how many Imer­ worse diffficuities than more and more tudents net devices a student can UMSL. bring their electronic carry around the school or Like many other gadgets to school with improve the networking schools, the Cniversity of them when the the chools sy~tem so that students Nlissouri - Columbia is are not currently ready for can have their Internet in a state of upgrading its the additional bandwidth access without major network ys tem on campus req uired by this enor­ inconyeniences around by adding more broadband mous influx of electron ic the campus. Many schools capacity for the cur- devices. around the St. Louis area rent system. Washington "I h ve four electroniL are trying to find the best University al 0 doubled its device wh ich require and way to hammer out the bandwidth this summer in Internet c nnection. When iss ue without losing J.ppeal order to ke p up with the I search for info rmati n in the eye ' of current and increasing d mand from related ( m) pa ers, I pr specrive students. networking devie . aint usually us e ill lapt p and T he nive rsity of M is­ Lo uis University jumped sometime bring it to class. souri - St. Louis has fa d on the bandwag n for the Sam tim es I carr. all f and coped wirh the same netwo rking in p r vem ent th.;m in m y bag,' In jeo ng iss ue in order to keep up DIan as SL is in the A well. . Jeon, seni r, Englis 1 .• said. with (he current Internet midst of nhancing all of 'One f my fa" rite el c­ quality despite the increas­ j tS classrooms by summer tronic d vi es is my am­ ing demand for wireless of 20 13. era. \Vhene rer I h ng Out Internet services on cam­ Currend,'J M L d es with my friends, I bring pus. In the imer of2010, not ha 'e any specific plans it with me and upload m y major system improve­ for major improvements pictures [on campus]." 1n­ ments were made for the in the system. The changes jeong's uses of elec([onics quality conuol. According and transitions will be on campus are becoming a to Kenneth L. Voss, direc­ made based on the de­ more common occurrence tor of compming services, mands and needs. in the average American the system enhancements "I have been to many college student. were planned and executed different schools through­ Many up-to-date elec­ based on a prediction of out my entire academic ca­ tronic devices have built-in increasing influx of Inter­ reer. Undoubtedly, UMSL networking systems, which net network devices after has one of the most stable may access broadband Christmas. networking systems I have signals. Nowadays, those "I think TritonNet is seen so far," Jia Ching Lin, electronics are everywhere. great," Jeon said. "I see St.Louis. ~ masters of information Laptop computers, smart people use Internet con­ systems, said. "Although phones and tablets are nections on campus with­ there is still some space PubhcRadlO now very close to our daily out any major problems." for further improvements, lives. Despite some minor The fact that UMSL is I can say that I am very 907 ~ 'W U improvements, how- a commuting school rather satisfied wi th the system . ever, the current Internet than a school in a col- we have here." A Service of The University of Missouri-St. Louis WHAT'S CURRENT I I WWW.THECURRENT-ONLlNE.COMIOCTOBER 17, 2011 I 'UChc Q)Jrrcnt I 5- Your weekly calendar of campus events. IIWhat's Current ll is a free service for student organizations. Submissions must be turned in by 5 p.m. the Thursday before publi~ation; first-come, first-served . Listings maybe edited for length and style. E-mail event listings to thecurrentads@umsLedu, with the subject "What's Current./f No hone or written submissions.

UMSl's Bridge decked out in homecoming ba nners. This tradition fills the bridge every year. SARAH LOWE I THE CURRENT Wednesda'y, 'Qctober 19 _ l~ • ~.

UHow True:" journals, memoirs, and autobiographies UMSL's Month of Giving 2011 From 12: 15 p.m . to 1: 15 p.m. Located in 222 J.e. Penney Conference Center and open to all. From 11 :00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Located at MSC in the Nosh and open to all. Richard Cook, chair of hte UMSL English department, discusses the "truth" of self-writing, a October is UMSL's Month of Giving! Join us in the Nosh Oct. 19 at lunch to learn more about concern he raised in his work on the prominent ~merican critic and autobiographer Alfred Kazin. the UMSL annual campaign for United Way and Community Health Charities taking place thiS" For more information, call Karen Lucas at 314-516-5699. month, as wel l as fundraising efforts by student organ izations. Our goal this year is $75,000. Your participation will make a difference for people in our community! Effective communication is the key! For more information, call Patricia Zahn at 314-516-5267. From 2:00 p.m . to 2:45 p.m. Located in 225 MSC and open to students. Do you fully partrcipate in the classroom? Effective communication skills and participation are The individual mandate: Who needs healthcare anyways? both critical in college. Learn how to facilitate effective communication with your professors. From 12: 15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Located in the SGA Chambers at MSC and open to all. For more information, call Antionette Sterling at 314-516-5300. Come talk about current events through News @ Noon. Lunch and prizes provided . This month, we are discussing health reform and the individual mandate with Des Lee professor Dr. Barton­ Burke. For more information, call Lau ren Masterson-Rodriguez at 210-862-4523.

Predicting future cash needs From 1: 00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m . Located in the J.e. Penney Conference Center and open to all. Learn how to use a cash budget to predict future performance of your business. Learn how to analyze needs to make more informed decisions related to exanpsion of business. Cost: $99 . For more informa ti on, call Eric Candela at 314-516-5908. Etiquette luncheon From 12:3 0 p.m . to 2:00 p.m . Located at SC Centu ry Room A and open to student s. Waffles and wiffles Wh en din ing with a potentia l employer or business associate, our manners convey our pro fes­ From 2:00 p.m . to 4:00 p.m . Located at Catholic Newman Center and open to stu dents. sionalism. Mari a Eve rd ing, a nati onally ecog nized eti quette consulta nt, will guide pa l1icip ants Stop by the CNC, and play some wiffle ball whi le making crazy waffles with insane topp ings ! th ough tl e mea l. For more information, call Rach elle Simon at 314-385-3455. For more infor mation, call Career Se rvices at 314-516- 51 '11 . The Bangle perform in front of large crowd at the Pageant JARRED GASTREICH I TH£ CURRENT

MUSIC Bang es fans w Ik like gyptians at big Pageant concert

ANGIE O'DELL Staff W riter make a catchy fresh, new listeners either to the 1980s but audeince members were then to play guitar and Fans kicked up their heels Winter," "Manic Monday," mix unexpected by fans and or to some fantasy of a dancing to everthing these sing to the audience with for The Bangles on Saturday, "September Guds," "He's neophytes alike. dream like state of summer, fabulous throwback-ladies Susanna and Vicki. Susanna October 8, at The Pageant Got a Secret," "Ride the Getting off their fresh air and beaches, such were playing, especially the was cheery. Vicki was the The opening act was Vintage Ride," "In Your Room," microphones and coming as in the song "Under a tried and true nits that made star of the show: clapping, Trouble, who had a slight "Hero Takes a Fall," "Sweet forward while playing their Cloud." The Bangles stars. Their hi t singing and leading fans in southern and blues sound. and Tender Romance," and guitars rig~t in fans' faces Vicki Peterson was in "Walk Like an Egyptian" was a triumphant night of music The lead singer of Vintage "Magic Bus/Walk Like an was awesome and let fans s~e a very cheery mood as was their powerful encore. for all. Trouble was bouncy and full Egyptian." up close what The Bangles she belted out runes for People were dancing around The performance was of energy. Fans smiled and Some songs had more were all about. They had not hours to screaming fans. like Egyptians and really worth the wait. These' girls mingled about, awai ting for energy than others. Space- lost their direction during The first song to really having a good time to cap off still know how to rock it The Bangles to hit the stage. aged 1980s vibes were there their years of hiatus in the get the audience kicking the night The Bangles came after all these years. Great Once The Bangles in some of (he songs, while '90s and also since 2003. their heels was the upbeat to Saint Louis. job ~o The Bangles for took stance, there was no others could have used a, That energy they are known song written by'drummer The Bangles' outfits were putting on an excellent show turning back and fans were liule more energy. For the for still Bowed, and you Debbie Peterson, "Ball phenomenal, featuring here after being popular for transported imo a whirlwind most part, The Bangles could see fans' eyes light up and Chain." Not all fans dresses or skirts paired with over thirty years. of music with euphoric delivered. They meshed a with delight. Every song seemed to recognize the boots. Debbie got up from vibes. The set list included lot of their new material in was a prize that transported new songs off the albuin, her drums every now and Grade: A- "Anna Lee," "Hazy Shade of with their old material, to A&EI I WWW.THECURRENT-ONlINE.COM I OCTOBER 17, 2011 I ~hE lturrrnt 7 ",ightmarish "Dream Hou e" leaves muc to be desired

YUSEFROACH Staff Writer

In the psychological affecting his life or the life of The film tries ro confuse Horror" and, most of himself script rewrites and outright thriller "Dream House," his family. you and deceive you, at one obviously, "Shutter Island." Rachel Weisz exhibited rejection so prevalent in directed by Jim Sheridan, "Dream House" is a point rowards the end, even This film relies far roo such a blatant lack of mercenary Hollyvvood, successful publisher Will perplexing film, and not offering another particularly heavily on creepy whispers emotion, the same could be how can a stinker like this Atenton (played by Daniel in a positive way. It suffers anticlimactic nvist. Despite and forced atmosphere for said of her. Naomi \'{larrs possibly be released? Wait Craig) and his wife Libby greatly from horribly the filmmakers' efforts, cheap arrempts at scares. played a surprisingly large for a lazy, snowed-in Sunday (Rachel Weisz) move from uneven pacing, uninspired however, the resolution is As far as individual part as the neighbor of afternoon, when this movie the ci ty to a seemingly ideal, performances and the most . obvious, making the ,vriting performances are concerned, the main couple, with her is playing on TNT, rather picture-perfect home in the needlessly convoluted plot seem needlessly convoluted. "Dream House," definitely character undergoing a nasty thanspend any hard-earned suburbs. recently released. About Utilizing the old "house- falls short. Daniel Craig's divorce throughout the film. money on a rental, let alone Upon arrival, they 45 minutes into the movie with-a-dark-past" premise, acting seemed subdued, Though her screen time is an overpriced theater ticker. quickly discover the newly- the story takes an abrupt one thinks "Dream House" particularly in the first hour, minimal compared ro the l\1uch like Will Atenton is purchased home previously and immense left turn ro would be able to pull as if he foresaw the critical twO leads, her character is, left searching for answ"ers, hosted the murder of a nowhere, leaving the viewer off something different, outcome and decided ro just at least, convincing, which "Dream House's" viewers family, a crime comrnirred wondering, "Wait a sec. something unique. On not care. Without giving is more than can be said for are left yearning for a reason by the father. The film Where can this possibly go the contrary, it seems roo much away, it is worth anyone else. ro keep watching - it JUSt follows Daniel Craig's now?" It is a question viewer content with cherry-picking noting that Craig definitely Overall, "Dream House" seems poindess. journey ro get to the borrom realizes the answer ro almost elements of other films. picks up a bit rowards the is a Ra\ved film. It is the type of what exactly happened instantaneously: "Oh yeah. Even the most unengaged end of the film, after the of moyie that forces one ro Grade: C and to prevent it from This is going ro suck ... " audience can see bits of "The plot corrals him into playing wonder, given all the big- Others," "The Amityville an entirely different version budget reboots, red tape,

Students invited to TASK Party at Gallery 210 on Oct. 21 1:hr ~ UITrnt

recognized experimental that person wishes. When INVITE YOU TO SEE CATE MARQUIS artist Oliver Herring, who the task is complete, the A&E Editor M RGIN CALL is based in Brooklyn, New participant writes another Take your creativity to York. task and drav,'s a new one. TASK. Herring is noted for The event is open ended MONDAY, OCTOBER 17TH Ulv1SL students have creating participatory art, and collaborative. TASK 7:00PM the opportunity to be part Stryrofoam photo sculpture part:iers can change or build LANDMARK PLAZA of creating a collaborative, and knitting lvfylar. TASK on anyone else's creation. improvosarional and fun art parties have been held at a The TASK Party lasts FRONTENAC CINEMA project, in conjunction with number of universities. until 9 P:tv1 and is open a world famous artist. A The TASK party process ro all. Artist Herring will TO ENTER FOR YOUR T TASK Parry will take place starts on lv10nda: , October organize the created works CHANCE TO AnEND AN on October 21 at Gallery 17. Particpants will first and add works of his own 210 from 5 p.m. ro 9 p.m. gather materials for the ro create an exhibit for the ADVANCE SCREENING, A TASK Party is an art project from .t\10nday, gallery The TASK exhibit E-MAIL improvisational art project Ocrober 17 to Thursday, will open at Gallery 210 CONTESTSTLOUIS in which any student can Ocrober 20. with a reception on Friday, @ALLIEDIM.COM participate in creating a The real fun begins on October 28, 5:30 to 7:30 series of art works. The Friday, OctOber 21 at 5 p.m. Herring will give a talk partiers use gathered p.m., \-vhen the TASK party in the gallery at 6: 15 PM. materials and inspirations starts. Participants begin by The exhibit is free. supplied by other partiers, writing a sugggested (ask Gallery 210 is located \vritten on a pieces of paper. on a slip of paper, which on north campus, near the The event has few rules and is added to a TASK pool. 1v1etrolink station. Anyone a simple structure but great Next, the person draws interested in participating potential for both creativity a different task from the or learning more about the and fun. pool and uses the materials "TASK Party can contact TASK is a concept available ro create an object Gallery 210 at 314-516- created by inrerna(ioanlly ro interpret it in any way 5976. 8 'U:hr [:urrrnt OCTOBER 17,2011 WWW.THECURRENT- A&E --

MOVIES LATEST + GREATEST

" oot oose" remak Nelw Movies Calendar couldn't ask for a better Opening Friday, October 2 7 (subject to change)

THE THREE MUSKETEERS (everywhere) Bacon replacment ... PaulltVS. Anderson directs this latest version of the classic swashbuckling adventure with stars Mathew MacFayden Milia Jovovich Luke Evans, Ray Stevenson, Orlando Bloom, Loagn Lerman, Mads Mikkelsen and Christoph Waltz. JA NAC SCHERER Managing Ed it or

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 (everywhere) Put your dancing shoes friend Willard, pIa ed by influences, but also "booty The found-footage horror series continues with young sisters befriending on, because "Footloose" is Miles Teller, almost steals dancing" and line dancing. the unseen thing in their home in a bit of a nod to "Poltergeist." Stars Katie back for more. "Footloose" the show and will have all It is safe to say that line Featherston. Directed by Henry Joost is sure to have newer me ladies fall in love wim dancing \vill be making a audiences in love vith it in a him by the end. huge comeback in the near heartbeat. The movie as a whole was future due to this movie. MARGIN CALL (everywhere) A remake of the 1984 fantastic. It is not so much \'Ylhile the original plot Kevin Spacey and Stanley Tucci star in a thriller about investment bank in the early original, "Footloose" a remake as it is a brand is intact, it is refreshing to days of the current financial meltdown. Directed by J. C Chandor. features the story of Ren, a new take on me "Footloose" see a remake of an original Brooklyn boy sent into me story. Mixing in plenty of 1980s movie that can hold southern town of Bomount modern music, humor and its own ground. E\'en while to live with his uncle and personalities, me Story is using songs from today's ~OHNNY ENGLISH REBORN (everywhere) aunt after his mom died. entirely revamped. However, top hits, such as "Black and I{?owan Atkinson (Mr. Bean) re-boots his spy spoof with co-stars Rosamund Pike and l\.fter meeting the preacher's fans of the original Yellow" and "Fake LD."', Dominic VVest. Directed by Oliver Parker. daughter, Ariel, he decides "Footloose" may not be rhe movie still manages to mat few changes need to be pleased. The original song retain some of its old school made in order for me young "Footloose" plays at times, charm, with classic songs ITHE MIGHTY MACS (everywhere) people of the city to truly but it is also revamped in like "Holding Out For !Heart-warming girl-power drama based on a true story about an underdog live their lives. [he beginning and me end. a Hero" and the original women's basketball team at a tiny, underfunded Catholic girls college and Kenny \Vormald, who Wllile the movie has a "Footloose." their coach Cathy Rush in the pre-Title XX 7970s. Stars Carla Gugino, Marley is absolutely adorable and 19805 vibe to it at times, Guys and girls will bom ~helton, David Boreanaz and Ellen Burstyn. Directed by Tim Chambers. pulls off the part perfectly, it is important for fans of love me movie (mough plays Ren. He is by far the the original to realize that maybe the guys will only only person who could me movie is definitely like it because of the short replace Kevin Bacon in the modernized for the modern shorn and the b-oory ITOAST (Plaza Frontenac) iconic role of Ren and does day. But never fear! The dancing), but it is perfect Competitive cooking comedy and a foodie nostalgia trip through 1960s Britain. it wimout a single flaw. original dance scene in the for a date night or girl's Stars Freddie Highmore and Victoria Hamilton. Directed by 5.J. Clarkson. , Playing alongside him in warehouse is still in the night out. me part of Ariel is Julianne movie. Mixing me talents of As a whole, me movie Hough. Her acting leaves Wormald and me original was not me best, but BLACKTHORN (Tivoli) audience members wanting scene with Bacon, it is the neither was the original. What if Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were not killed in a shQot-out in more. She tries too hard perfect fit. As far as a remake goes, it Bolivia? An aging Amedcan in Boliva who calls himself Blackthorn but may be and just can not seem to The dancing throughout was amazing. "Footloose" Cassidy becomes caught up in a crime involving a mining payroll, in this surprisingly · pull of me good-girl-gone­ the entire movie was good as was able to maintain the thoughtful Western. Stars Sam Shepard, Edward Noreiga and Stephen Rea. Directed bad persona that Ariel is all well. Combining elements original story yet make it by Mateo Gil. about. from today and elemen ts into its O\,>l11 movie. Viewers Also in me movie is from the original movie, will just have to see for Dennis Quaid, playing it is interesting to see how themselves how different the Reverend Shaw Moore, who me original movie has two are. DIRTY GIRL (Tivoli) does a fantastic job and is influenced me choreography Juno Temple stars as a teen in 1987 who is running away with a pair of her outsider friends and a Walkman tuned to 19805 hits. Also ,stars J~remy Dozier and Milia still amazing to watch on in such a positive way. Grade: B- Jovovich. Directed by Abe Sylvia. . the big screen. Ren's faithful Not only are there 1980s

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Cast m€mbe '. for the Octob€T 14 to _2 UNlSL production ophie Powell. Sydney Daniels. Samantha Smith and D H row, from left: Mike Pierce, Sean Green and Ben atls. PHOTO COURTESY OF UMSl DEPARTMENT OF THEATE A UMSL's production of 'The o se Of Spirits' exudes spi it

GREG LAINE THEATER Staff Writer' Betrayal and family story follows the lives of on a very beautiful play and performed in four acts, this intriguing history with a traditional Japanese theater. secrets littered the stage of the Tercero and Trueba working with the students production brings to life a family's strife and happiness. The actors delivered solid the Desmond Lee Theater families as they progress and of the theater," Rivas said, marvelous Story filled with Using very powerful scenes, and clear dialog and song of the Touhill Performing eventually merge. expressing his enjoyment for secrets and love. The story moving dialog and small throughout the show. With Arts Center last Friday night, With a packed house the the show. is an intricate web in which musical numbers placed at least two parts being cast October 14. production flowed smoothly, Many of the srudent. many of the characters have throughout, combined to most of the actors, it Presented by the with few hiccups between actOrs were pleased with the a direct impact of the lives with the talented classical was often easy to get lost in University of Missouri - St. opening and curtain call on performance and story as and development of others. guitar accompaniment from which characters were which Louis, the College of Fine the opening night. Students weil. "Ir was intriguing to see \Xfirh assistance from a set of t>1atthew Weisman, senior, and where they belonged. Arts and the Department of all classifications as well what ties characters had to very talented student actors, and a hint of puppetry) the However, the show did a of Theater and Dance, the as patrons from outside others in the story," Sophie the characters revealed their characters and their stories neat job of keeping the general public and students ofUMSL 'were present to Powell, sophomore, theater, parts in the story. came to life on stage. audience wrapped up so that alike were treated to the wimess the show. who portrayed the characters Audience reponses were The puppetry was the transitions 'were smooth. play "The House of Spirits" Director Rivas, a of Rosa la Bella and Blanca, somehwat mixed, but many performed by Ben Watts, . The shm"l will be running directed by Tlaloc Rivas. longtime fari of the novel said. clearly felt the show was senior, theatre, who played umil Saturday, October Performed by UMSL and friend of author Isabel The story is narrated by good and that the cast did Barrabas the dog along with 22. U1v1SL srudems, as students, the production Allende, along with his wife the character Alba Tercero an excellent job embodying the parts of Pedro Tercero is customary, receive a brought the novel by Isabel Megan l\,10naghan Rivas, who is the v.rimess to history their characters. "It was a and a guard. "I thought discounted price on rickets. Allende to life on the stage. were also in auendance played by Ashley Bauman. good pIa;', strong and a bit the puppet was intriguing," "The House of Spirits" is a The srory starts in the for opening night. Rivas, It follows all of the socio graphic," Courmey Salini, Watts said. And \"XTarrs was wonderful performance and 1920s in an undisclosed assistant direcror of theater - political revolutions that sophomore, said. certainly correct, in that the a treat for anyone looking Latin American country for Ui\1SL, was pleased to take place in the country and "The House of Spirits" is puppetry was exceptionally for a night at the theater, on a privately-owned ranch see this show on the stage. within the family itself. a w-onderfully put together imriguing indeed and and may even be an excellem called Tres Marias. The "I loved being able ro work A very powerful show production that blends slighcly reminiscent of introduction for others. OPJ:CS & DA'rES October 19th- The IndividuallVIandate: Who needs health care ays? Dr. Margaret Barton Burk e Nove:m.ber 2nd-The Results Are Xn.: Census Num.bers lVIean BIG Changes for lVIO Dr. William. E. Winter Decem.ber 7 th - Ho:meless in the City Dr. Margaret Sherraden Tlle \ inners of :..O 11 UMSL H m c ll mjn~ King and Queen: N~than Bcm man accepti no on behalf on Bradl y Flynn. and Eli ~ha J. imon. SARAH lOWE ITHE CURRENT Homecoming 2011 takes place at the extravagant Chase Park

MAVIS HOLLIS ASHLEY ATKINS Staff W rite,' Features Editor

The room exuded a warm week. unattached to specific groups Boor. After me first dance, thar the dance was more than this year. more organized," golden light as tables \V'ere The celebration of were seated accordingly. the event's DJ grabbed a he expected it to be, noting _ Krista Hedrick, Homecoming lined with silverware and Homecoming was a week long At 7 p.m., dinner was microphone and started his U5uallack of attendance, committee member, senior, memorable decor, such as event for UMSL, starting on served. Guests had the option playing runes of the old and Other students seemed to secondary education, said. glasses for guests to take October 10 and wrapping up of vegan, beef or chicken. new generation. Requests were agree wi th Williams as they She praised the event for its home at the end of the event. with the traditional dinner The delectable dessert of accepted and encouraged; rejoiced in the wonder of diversity in crowd and high Multiple students gazed in and dance at the Chase. It the night was red velvet students enjoyed and danced the night through with traffic, compared to last year's wonder at the sight of the was a venue that guests were cheesecake. During dinner, along to these choices crazy dance moves, intimate event. exterior and interior of Chase anticipating for months. the Homecoming committee throughout the night. conversation bet\veen friends "'Homecoming is better Park Plaza. Its ballroom, "I think this is the best announced which club or Students quickly made and relaxation. this year," Jared ThiI?es, including the dance floor, did venue in three years," Aquira organization earned the most it to the dance floor once "Homecoming has been Homecoming chair of events, wonders for the imagination. Foster, senior, psychology and spirit points and the winners it was available, dancing fun as always and this year it is senior, psychology, said. ... On Saturday, October 15, pre-dental, said. "This event is of each event that occurred away the night. They took still fun," Aaron Levin, UMSL "This year I got to see how the University of Missouri- just amazing this year. " throughout the week. advantage of the provided Alum, stated. the committee works, since I St. Louis took part in Upon arrival at Chase Park Next, Homecoming court photo booths where couples The Homecoming joined." Homecoming 2011 at the Plaza guests were greeted by was brought out to the stage and friends could capture committee worked hard to get The elegant extravaganza iDazzy Chase Park Plaza in St. the Homecoming committee. where the king and queen their memories. All and all. the events of the week planned lasted up until the wee hours Louis. The theme of the dance The seating chart in the dining were crowned with the help guests and alumni seemed to and organized. The goal was of the night when students Nas "Where Our Journey room was based off of an of last year's queen. They be pleased with the function. to create complete satisfaction scattered to their cars or hotels Began" and had sold out in individuals association with commenced the honor with Jovan \Villiams, senior, among the student body. to recover from the hysteria. It :icket sale earlier on in the a club or organization. Those a slow dance on the dance business administration, said "1 think this event is better was an event to remember. Bro ke Marku .. juni r . e ondary edu 'atl n. cnndid He for HOlTI"'c min.; Qu e . In rh ' Sh prm~ C l1tbid ;)1' rh MS JENNIFER MEAHANI THE CURRENT Qu "rky ecomingtra ition o Is a ong the MS pat 0 HALl FLINTROP ing queen hopeful Brooke Marcus, h mecoming qu en muniry" Kuryn Kr util, ity that wen t into some Staff Writer l\.farkus junior, second- nomin , junior, secondary graduate, psychology, said, of t e oraan izations' cans ary education and Elisha education said. "1 am also running in a also impressive. TIle The ..vinci blew whimsi­ in] rhei[ shopping cans, Simon, junior, criminology Support would certain! suppOrt of non-traditional moking Ban cart sported a cally on the l\fillennium performing for the crowd and criminal justice rode in have be n appre iared hy srudems and in suppOrt of crutch made entirely out of Student Center Lawn on in attendance. They passed carts decked in their own the parade's 20 11 organizer. gender expression. Home­ cigarettes and the students Thursday, October 13, out U MSL-colored red and campaign garb. "The ha[de5t thing is getting coming is" big event for the who accompanied the whipping the synt.hetic hair gold beads and cand to Despite a last minute organizations involved and university, and 1 try to come Provincial House Chapel of rhe spectators through spectarors as they marched shouted announcement to students to come out. The our to all the homecoming can were creatively dressed the shopping carts of the out of the MSC and down the students in the Nosh Homecoming committee events." as ministers. "The best thing University of Missouri- St. a path \vhe[e they shmved five minutes before the pa­ would like to see a school Despite the unfortunate about the Shopping Cart Louis Homecoming Shop­ off for the judges. They fade was scheduled to start, spirited community," Krista lack of turnout, because of Parade is the creativity, 'X ping Cart Parade. marched around the 'ayne spectators were sparse. An Hed[ick, Homceoming the parade's participants time and effort put in by In the advertising for statue, the lake and finally unfortunate turn of events, chair, senior, secondary and few, bur enthusiastic the student organizations. the parade, which invited up the middle path where since the entire event \vas education, said. spectators, it is still easy This unique event requires the UMSL community to they gave the judges one last planned for students, with One very spirited UMSL to call the event a success. c[eativity," B[andon Nelson, attend, the Homecoming wave. the clear goal of those student did show up to "It is great seeing various 0[­ G[eek Life Coordinator, committee said, "Come out The organizations with involved in the parade be­ the parade. Kuryn Krouril, ganizations come togethe[," said. to watch student o[ganiza­ carts included Alpha Xi ing ro build community at graduate, strode immediate­ Chris Sheets, Shopping The Shopping Cart tions and campus depart­ Delta with a turtle themed UMSL. ly to the organization sign Cart Parade judge, ITS at Parade was a fun, quirky ments in this quirky take on cart, a cart advertising the "Being in the parade defi­ in sheet ro secure her spirit UMSL, said. So, at least in part of UMSL Homecom­ a campus tradition, as they Homecoming dance with a nitely gives me a sense of points. Aside from being some ways, community is ing 2011. What it lacked in decorate shopping carts to golf theme and the Student pride. It shows what UMSL sure to attend spirit events alive at UMSL. turnout, it more than made match the Homecoming Athlete Advisory Com­ has to offer, and UMSL such as the homecoming pa­ The c[eativiry displayed up for in spirit and creativ­ theme 'Whe[e Our Journey mittee with a cart sporting has so much to offer. It is a rade, Krouril discussed her at the parade was remark­ ity presented by the student Began.'" a drawing of the farned mas­ full universiry, and people interesting way of support­ able.The use of shopping body. Student organizations Student organizations cot Louie. A member of the in the community should ing the ideal of community carts as opposed to cars and came together in show of and Homecoming queen University Program Board know that. Some more at UMSL. "1 am running floats was not the only c[e­ the UMSL community, candidates rolled our of followed their cart dressed students could have come for homecoming king in ative thing about the event. successfully channeling the the MSC with (o[ riding as a chicken and homecom- out for support," Brooke support of the UMSL com- The artistic care and creativ- spirit of Homecoming. FEATURES I I WWW.THECURRENT-ONLlNE.COM I OCTOBER 17,20111 rnchc [urrrnt 113 Greeks do inate Romans at ark Twain before Tailgate

ASHLEY ATKINS Features Editor take it," Saad Sharieff, senior, on top at the bottom of the ing his homecoming candi- free hotdogs and hamburg- As a pleasant breeze swept day before the Homecoming English, said. seventh as bases were loaded. dacyas the only male Greek ers , but they also offered over the soccer field of the dance and dinner at Chase A referee of the kickball The Greeks had managed ro in the running. He also men- free spirit memorabilia at University of Missouri-SL Park Plaza, the object of the game saw it from another snag the last out. tioned that he was only male there table. "\"X!e are the of- Louis' Mark Twain build­ game was to support student perspective. "Actually, the "I thought it was a very participant in the first four ficial chapter of the alumni ing, one could sense the comradery. What was unex- Romans decided in the last good game. I enjoyed the or five inning of kickball. He association and we are kind Homecoming spirit coming pected was the competitive inning of the game to have mixture of sororities. We credited the team's success of the bridge between the off of the participants of the tension between teams. The all of their guys bunt because tend to have our differences, at that point ro himself. alumni association and the Homecoming Greeks vs. Greeks won the game and they felt that the girls were but we all had a blast out Missing in action towards srudent body. ':tle also try ro Romans kickball game. Free the Romans were not happy. cheating because they were here," Kelli Buesgens, Delta the game's end, Flynn was promote school spirit," Jen- t-shirts were given ro each Rumors of participant be- nor kicking it hard enough. Zeta, junior, criminology, unaware of the Roman's nifer Hunter, STAT advisor participant, whether they trayal had surfaced. So, the men decided ro bunt said. She believed it ro be a accusations. He responded and coordinator for alumni, represented the Romans or Roman Eddie Butler, ju- the ball ro get on base," good game until the Romans by saying that one of the said. There purpose of the the Greeks. The Romans nior, hisrory, who was found Nathan Bowman, senior, decided ro bunt and "be Romans had been playing day was to promote Triton sporred mustard yellow. The kicking the ball around with psychology, said, "The Greek \vllssies. " for the Greek team at one soccer. STAT was the not Greeks rocked Kool-Aid red. buddy Saad Sharieff, senior, sororities kicked the crap out An interjection in the point during the game. Et the only club or organization International student English, had a few words ro of the Romans because the conyersation came from Tous Brutus! present at the event. The U Fahad Aljaman, senior, express regarding the inevi- Greeks were mainly women." another Sigma Pi. "Biscuit Following the kickball Student Radio Station, who finance, appreciated the table outcome of the game. Bowman believed that the nuts," Sigma Pi, Bradley game Students Today Alum- also D Jed for the event and choice of sporr for the event "Well, the Greeks technically highlight of the game was Flynn, sophomore, math ni Tomorrow had started set Alpha Xi Delta 'were also in saying that the rules of the won, but they had 11 players in the seventh inning when and physics, said, referencing up for their Homecoming attendance. Together, they sport were far less compli­ on the field for the last two the Greeks were down by a Buesgens. At that moment, tailgate. N ot only would r..mded out free t-shirt pins cated than baseball. outs of the game, so they few runs, only to corne back he was focused on promot- they supply their gues with Held on October 14, the cheated, but yeah . .. we will to the seated guests. Big Man on Campus c allenges student body's creativ"ty ANGIE O'DELL ASHLEY ATKINS Staff Writer Features Editor

Thrills were ro obe had as totaled out by Homecoming all the stops. Decked out in a sponsoring him. "I think it Participant Jimmy Barnes audience followed. One of audience members waited to committee at the end of the red curly wig, nerdy gLasses, is fun. I think it is a good played guitar and harmonica the questions addressed had see what sexy sruds would week. and a "Vore for Pedro" shirt, way for all the organizations and sang "You Can't Always been, "Which magazine grace the stage of the Pilot Supporters were asked Mannino reenacted the to get together instead of Get "'X1hat You Want" by would you like to be on the House on Wednesday, Octo- to donate pennies to each infamous talent show tryout being segregated as Greeks The Rolling Stones. "I am cover of?" Participant Chapel ber 12. The event, sponsored jar. Adding silver would rake for the on looking audi- and non-Greeks because it's excited. I did not know what Haines, senior, biology, by the Pan-Hellenic Council away from the participant's ence. Sponsored by Zeta Tau all organizations,'" Flaherty to expect ... I got to the radio answered that he would like of the University of Mis- · coin count, so it was discour- Alpha, he was a real hit with said, when asked about his station last year. I wanted to to be on the cover of "Time" souri-St. Louis, was entitled aged. fans. panicipation, get involved on campus and magazine. "Big Man on Campus." It Annually, "Big Ivlan on One of the local organiza- In the Nosh was OJ they gave me a radio show," During the talent portion ,was the kick off event for Campus" suppOrts a local tions supported for the event Paradise, a.k.a Mark Patrick Barnes, said. of the contest, contestant Homecoming Week. organization and gives back was Girls, Inc. One of their Lodes, senior, political sci- "I am just happy to be Saad Sharieff, senior, Eng- The U Student Radio to the communiry. The representatives, in atten- ence, of the U Student Radio here. I an1 happy that the lish, who had been teaching Station provided the music. contest is made up of four dance, was Kelly Hill. Girls, Station, supporting another ladies of Alpha Xi Delta himself to play piano for Event emcee was Dr. Jennifer different categories: active/ Inc. is known for the positive "Big Man on Campus" par- nominated me to be "Big six months now, wooed the Siciliani, associate teaching sportswear, talent, formal professional leadership of ticipant, Jimmy "Spicy Slim lvfan on Campus,'" T.J. audience with his newly professor, psychology. attire and question/answer. young girls. The university Jim" Barnes, senior, interna- O'Neill, participant, senior, developed talent. Each contestant had a Each contestant made a had worked with them in tional business. According to accounting, said. O'Neill "Big Man on Campus" different organization that good effort while compet- the past during the Martin Lodes, Jimmy Barnes works sang to his girlfriend, whom turned out to be a hit they were representing. ing, appealing to audience Luther King J r. Service Day. for the U on campus and is he acknowledged onstage. an1.ong the audience. For Penny jars were displayed for members through talent and Participant and Sigma an excellent guitar and har- Throughout the event, all involved, it allowed an each sponsored organization, formal wear. Tau Gamma, Sean Flaherty, monica player. "If he wins each man attempted to look oulet for self expression. It encouraging supporters to Masquerading as the junior, nursing, was in tl1e this, he might have a chance their best in suits, sweat- gave organizations a chance donate to their specific orga- movie character Napoleon competition not for just the with some of the ladies on ers or orher formal attire. to come together as one fu r nization. The purpose of this Dynamite, participant benefit of his o\>vn fraternity campus, because our big Fans cheered on as ach a good cause. 1he event is, action was a potential gain in .tvlichael11annino, sopho- but for the grearer good man is single and 10 ki ng," again, an annual occurren spirit points which vlOuld be more, chemistry, pulled out of Delta Zeta, the sorority Lod aid. so fret not if it , .... as 111.i d. 14 I '"aChe [:UITcnt I OCTOBER 17,2011 I WWW.THECURRENT-ONlINE.COM I I SPORTS

Women's vol eyba I hop s to CO tinue a strong ru LEON DEVANCE to change. Practice had the Indianapolis game, against McKendree and post season as well. "In Staff Write r consequences: if they failed I knew they would be a Sr. Joseph's," Young said. the preseason we were the a drill or made a bone­ tough match. Indianapolis "St. Joseph is a weak team top pick in the Western To reach their season­ season and after the headed play, they had to has speed, consistent play as they were missing some Conference, we had our goal: becoming the Great loss to the Lewis Flyers, run sprints. They were also and balance. Indianapolis' starters because of injuries. ups and downs but I am Lake Valley Conference Head Coach Ryan Young rewarded if they succeeded strength is all their kids And we put it to them." pleased with the season. Western Division cham­ challenged the Tritons at a drill: they did not have can contribute to a win Shelby Crawford, senior, The team chemistry can pion, the University of to respond. "I was disap­ to run," Young said. because there is not JUSt biology, noted that part be better as sometimes we Missouri-Sr. Louis Tritons pointed with the way we The key to the losses not one player on that of her job is to lead the playas individuals instead volleyball team needs to played Lewis. Defensively, against Lewis and India­ team that can beat you, team on and off the court. as a team," Young said. anticipate, react and com­ Lewis put us on our heel ," napolis were poor match­ but five people that will "Every senior wants their The team has seven municate better as one Ryan Young, Head Coach, ups on the court. Lewis' beat you on any given day. team to play well. This sea­ games before postseason unit. Tritons volleyball, said. spikers were aggressive, Against Indianapolis, we son, we have been up and play. Oct. 21, 22 will The Tritons ended the A day after the loss to which forced the Tri tons got down early and pu t our down, having not played showcase the Tritons' skills toughest portion of the Lewis, Young challenged to dig out hard spikes or heads down and started as well as last year. We are right on UMSL's campus. schedule with a record the Tritons with an upbeat well-placed spikes on the feeling sorry for ourselves. improving every game as a Next, the team will travel of 2-2 as they lost to the but challenging practice. edges. A9.ded to the defeat \Y/e never fought back and team. And at practice the to Maryville University Eastern Conference leader Young said the Tritons was lack of motivation, made some stupid errors," focus is better," Crawford on Oct. 25, followed by Indianapolis Greyhounds should have the determi­ team cohesiveness, and Young said. said. Rockhurst on Oct. 28. 3-0. Indianapolis im­ nation and skills to not overall spirit on the coun. Tritons hit (he road Young believes the Tri­ The team will end its road proved to 12-4, 10-1 in allow the ball to hit the Indianapolis, on the other with a new mindset and tons will challenge for the show with a trip to'Wil­ the GLVC. The Tritons' court so often, and he ran hand, played a consistent scored victories against Great Lakes Valley Confer­ liam Jewel on Oct. 29, and record dropped to 12-6 more defensive drills th.ln game as 3. single, well-oiled McKendree Bearcats, 3-1, ence title. The ream looks will return home for games and 7 -~ in the Great Lakes usual. "I wanted the team machine. and a 3-0 conference vic­ to finish strong in the on Nov. 4 and 5. Valler Conference. UMSL to anticipate, redct and "We were afraid to tory against the St. Joseph crossover tournament, and The GLVC Tournament is second in the W stern communicate on the Hoor make mistakes against Pumas following their shore up their spot in the commences on November Division of the GLVC. better. Sometimes mental­ Lewis. Lewis has nice defeat at the Flyers earlier conference tournament. 11., and will continue on The Tritons have been ly, we w re not there. The size and balance and they in the season. "I thought Coach Young thinks that the 12 and 13. Stay tuned a little inconsistent this mindset of the team had played ,·vell. Going into that we rebounded well have a good shot in the for more Tritons news! Senior Weslie Gaff's veteran leaders· sets pace for Tritons

OWEN SHROYER and make it to where she for blocks, block assists per set. Curren tly, Wes- her career here is finished, Sp o rts Ed ito r is now. and hi ((ing percentage all lie is hitting exactly .300 certainly one of the best In 2008, as a freshman, cracked the top ten single with .72 blocks per set. middle hitters in U1vlSL's The University of Mis- after she quit dancing '\ eslie was first team all season marks in the record Weslie's goal for the team history. so uri - St. Louis' women's sophomore year in high Great Lakes Valley Confer- books here at UMSL. was to win their side of Heading in to the final volleyball team has a lot school when she realized ence, earning the American She continued to excel rhe conference and make a stretch of the season, a of talen t mixed wi th solid her desire to play college Volleyball Coaches As- in her junior season, return to the Narional C'ol- veteran like Weslie reflects veteran leadershi p, no one volleyball. \\feslie recalls sociation Midwest Region when she lead the team in lege Athletic Association on where the team stands, personifies that leadership her favorite volleyball Freshman of the year blocks, kills and hitting tournament. Right now, "We've been struggling more than \\feslie Gaff, memory from high school, award. She started 30 of 31 percentage throughout the they are second in the west lately as a team, so I have senior, accounting. Weslie when her seventeen-year- matches, led the team in course of the season. Her division of the GLVC and been hoping we can play has been playing for the old team won the national hitting percentage, led in hitting percentage mark could very well be on their together and get ou t of woman's volleyball team championship. \\feslie's blocks and was second in would crack the top 50 way to the NCAA tourna- the funk we've been in to for four years and has seen volleyball club team has kills. Many of these were nationally for her second ment again. get back to playing our much success, individually also produced her favorite benchmarks for Weslie. In season in a row, and her Weslie entered her se- game like we were at the as well as for her teams. athelete, Ogonna N na- Weslie's sophomore year, hitting percentage would nior season ranked second beginning of the year." Weslie is from Streator, mani, who is the outside she showed her endurance be eighth in UMSL single all time in UMSL women's Said Weslie. The team has Illinois, where she lived hitter for the United States again by playing in 30 of season history. volleyball history in hitting seven regular season games her whole life until com- national indoor volleyball 31 matches and her consis- Weslie is leadi ng the percentage, fourth in block before the conference tour- ing to school in St. Louis. team. Weslie's club coach- tency by again earning first team this season in blocks solos, seventh in total nament starts, providing Weslie played softball and es, Michelle Erins and Joe ream all GLVC conference and hitting percentage. blocks and eighth in block plen ty of time for them to volleyball growing up, as Sanders, had the biggest and again leading the team Heading in to the season, assists. It will be interest- get back on a hot streak well as danced into her impact on her volleyball in blocks and hitting per- she set personal goals hit ing to see where she ranks ' and make a run for GLVC high school days. It was career, helping her to excel cenrage. Weslie's numbers around .330 and block .85 in U1vlSL history when gold. SPORTS II I WWW.THECURRENT-ONLlNE.COM I OCTOBER 17 r 2011 I '([he [Urrrnt I 15 . Triton's soccer rebounds after road defeats and wins at ho e

OWEN SHROYER Sports Editor the opposing goalie was up to The Tritons dominated the the task of stopping both. game, outshooring Kentucky The men's soccer team had but the Tritons have been UMSL carne out for the Wesleyan 16 to 2, displaying a tough road trip two weeks good at home this season second half hungry for a win. their stout defense and high·­ ago, losing by three goals to and had a favorable matchup They penetrated the opposing octane offense and -looking William Jewell, before going against Kentucky Wesleyan defense quickly, and Jordan rock steady in the second half, to Kansas City for a match who had lost eleven straight Bruce, junior, criminology, smoothly attacking and earn- · against tWenty third nationally games heading into the Friday shot the ball wide. Not long ing the conference win. ranked Rockhurst. Rockhurst night matchup. The Tritons after, Hyde attempted a head­ The Triton's needed this was red hot, coming off five had the first goal scoring op­ er, but it was also ,"vide. After win at home badly, and their victories in a row before the. portunity early in the first half pounding the opposing de­ effom delivered in style. The match \vith University of 1\1is­ when Hyde drove a ball to­ fense and wearing them down team needs to win in their souri St. Louis. wards the net but vv-as blocked in the first fifteen minutes, the upcoming home game against Rockhurst hot streak con­ by the defense. David Schwer, Tritons scored when Hyde sent Southern Indiana, who has duued as they would race out senior, business administra­ the ball to Schwer. and Schwer been struggling in conference too a quick two goal lead over tion, had an opportunity on finished for his first goal of the play this season with a 2-8-1 the Tritons. The second half the rebound, but the shOt was season, and H . rde's first assist. conference rec rd. The Tritons was anticlimactic for the Tri­ wide left. l\·1ike lYfcCarthy, The off( e did not let up on are still JUSt ou ide of the post tons. Three minures into the senior, information systems. Kentucky \Yf< 1 yan defense eason picture. with their over­ second half Peter Hyde, ju­ had a look at the net in rhe for the rest of the game. Hyde all r ord at 6- -3, and 5-4-2 nior, finance, shot the ball 011 fifteemh minute, but his shot gOt another a i t in this game in conference, putting them the crossbar, something that \vas high. C1\1SL had a corner v ben he found Almin bo- tenth in onfer nee. 1h . ca has haltered his goal total for kick just over t\yemy min­ ric, enior, c rnmunication . not afford ro 0 e many game:: this season. 1hi~ was the best ut in and Gino \ alenti ju­ for . fifth b Oal - th eason. d wn the str t h. After the opportunity for the team all nior, busines administration, abode' ni ght, nt finished h me game gaj r ( ourhern day. The rest of the half was served a beautiful ball into andhe cor d a.:,Pai n justamin­ Indiana th rearn has three all Rockhurst, ourshooring the the box, and Johnny 0 fara, ute later on an assist from 1 art road matche to fi nish the reg­ Tritons t\venty one to seven senior, markeTing, headed the BUHU , sophomore, interna­ ular eason. The TritOns ne d for the match. ball over the ner. Hyde and tional bu in his first as" t to win ut if the. want a shot The team needed rebound O'j\tfara both pur shots on net of the year. Sabotic leads the at making it into the onfer­ from rwo loses on the road, before the half was over. but team with six goals this season. ence tournament. Men's golf performs w e I i re'at ournament round to secure second place Also improving their scores in tournament play. finishing son, sophomore, business ELI DAINS in this season's second Great significantly from round to well in each of their OU(- administration, said, "the Staff W riter Lakes Regional Tournament round were Jared Cohen, i ngs this fall and showing younger guys are starting to held October 9 to 11 at the freshman ( 7-74), Joe Atkis­ signs of improvement. "':)/e get settled in with trying to The Triton's men's golf in this tournament, scoring Sunset Hills Country Club son, sophomore (80-72) and have a very young team that balance school and golf, and team has started off this a 72 and a 73, good for a in Edwardsville, Illinois. Mason Haynes, freshman has struggled to find the as time goes on, I think we season well. In their first 146, two strokes over par, After the first round of (80-74). consistency necessary to play will continue to get better as tournament, the team got and eleven'eh individually. play, the team was in the Individually. the Tritons college golf," Troy Halrer­ everyone continues to work fifth place our of eighteen. Behind him on the team was middle of the pack statisti­ had three players place in the man, coach, said, "hopefully, on theif gan1e." They followed that up ·with a Jason Chun, junior, general cally, tied for sixth place with top t\yen ry; they were Cohen this [second] round will help Looking ahead, the Tritons victory at the Arch Cup. In business, who finished 29 Southern Indiana University (10), Atkisson (14) and us gain some confidence next have t\yo tournaments their third match, the team overall, shooting a 72 in the with a score of313. Their Smith (19). Haynes finished time we play in a tourna­ on their fall schedule; the ranked fourteenth out of first day, bur faltering a little score was fourteen strokes just oU( of the top twenty, menr." NCAA Regional Preview in 27 at the Great Lakes Fall bit and shooting a 79 on behind round leader BeUar­ tied for t\venty sixth overaJl. Moving forward, Halter­ Jefferson City, MO. OctOber Regional tournament. day two, giving him a total mine University, who would The dominating perfor­ man would like to see the 16 to 18 and the CSU-Mon­ In the Great Lakes Fall of 15 1, seven strokes over end up winning the tOurna­ mance put forth by the team team improve their short terey Bay Invite October 23 Regional Tournament, the par. Behind him was Jared ment. in the second round showed game, and has been empha­ to 25 in Monterey Bay, Cali­ men's golf team started off Cohe~, freshmen, business The Tritons took their the kind of potential that sizing as much in practices. fornia. The team will need w~ll, posting a 303 team managemen t, who finished game to a new level in the the young and hungry squad "The guys are really starting to bring their "A" game for score in the first day, but in­ nine strokes over and fourth second round, posting a possesses. They are already to focus on their chipping both events. Coach Halter­ stead of coming out and im­ overall. Everyone else on season best and tourna­ a team that drives the ball and putting, and hopefully man describes the competi­ proving on the secopd day, the team was more than ten ment leading-290 team well and makes a lot of bird­ we will start see the results tion as, "the strongest fields they shot a 308, giving them strokes over par. score. Leading the charge ies, and will be a real force soon," Halterman said. we have seen yet," adding, a tournament score of 611, Their fourth outing this ,"vas Chase Smith, junior, to contend with if they can "\\1i th the good showing "With such a young team 22 stroked off the lead, and fall season was at the Great ··who shot a 70 in the second bring the kind of game that that we had in Edwardsville, and another half of a season a score of 35 C?ver as a team. Lakes Regional. The Univer­ round, compared to an 83 they displayed on Tuesday I think it gave everyone the to play in the spring, the Joe Atkisson, sophomore, sity of Missouri - St. Louis in the first, which tied him every round. confidence ,ve needed to most important thing for the international business, was men's golf team was able to for the lowest single round To date, the team has continue to play good and tean1 to do is get experience the Triton's best performer capitalize on a great second score in the tournament. snuggled to find their groove POSt low scores," Joe Atkis- and compete." 16 I 'aChe ([urrcnt I OCTOBER 1 7 I 2011 I WWW.THECURRENT-ONlINE.COM I I OPINIONS on• / int

Should the legal basis for an ordered killing of an American citizen be released?

Honesty and acting in 0 r Obama administration must best interests not the con- pro ect national s curl• y cern of the government? despite any public curiosity

The nited tales govern- in the near filtu.n:". The Am rican best inreresr. ldy, dle Obama admin­ threatS the are some things that should be gh -en to the mere fuct ment recently ordel th assassi­ people expect hones£)- fr, rn the ~'71u ( is knoV\"fl f this situa­ isua ' n ordered a. Predator drone do not need to be made public. that al-AvAaki had l\merican nation of an Am 0. I-born citi­ gm mment, and fi nd Ii ncl 1 tion? al-A,'\1aki VI.''Ct . placed on dle mike to kill an 5.TIeITllst uslim In the of the strike ag;linst al­ citizenshlp? It mu.';L be stated d1at zen Anwar al-Awlaki. 1h man tha th goy nmen is rno th 'r. 'Kill r Glptlli . [ b ' tlle priest nam~ Anwar -li-h. iaki. Awlaki the Obama administra­ al-Awlaki was nor an average Joe. was a member ofAi Qteda, par­ happ, t obscw-e the crud1 in or­ bama dministration last }-ear. The Predator soikc: was success­ tion has made .it dear that some He \vas a man promoting terror­ ticipacing as both a ptopagan . ( d r t berr r sui t i needs. and,v'.:15 th fu~American citizen ful and its target, al-h vi..'ll

OUR OPINION OUT OF LEFT FIELD Withdrawal of troops fro Iraq 2011 Cardi al :c t from the should contin e as planned same cloth as 20 6 champs

In 2008, the U.S. govern­ in Baghdad; the rest are com­ private military contractors. In 2011, the Sr. Louis chances, and the "well, let's ment set a deadline for the ing home. Although ultimately sec­ Cardinals enjoyed the un­ just see what happens next final removal of all American Of course, this does not ondary to the human cost likeliest of seasons. Despite year" mantra so commonly military forces from Iraq. Ac­ mean there will no longer of [he conflict, the financial a strong start to the sea­ heard among Cubs fans cording to the withdrawal be an American presence in cost that was levied on the son, the team floundered was starting to make the plan devised in the waning the country. fuide from the country was horrifYing as through August while the rounds in St. Louis. days of the Bush administra­ Baghdad embassy, which is well. Hundreds of billions Milwaukee Brewers went Then, something inter­ tion, all U.S. troops will have America's largest in the world, ordollars have been spent in on a tear for the ages. Mid­ esting happened. been removed from the coun­ the State Department \vill Iraq since 2003, and taxpay­ season trades with TorontO In eptember, some- try by January 1,2012. maintain offices in the major ers will continue to feel the and Los Angeles shored up thing finally clicked for Recently, though, the cities of Basra, Kirkllk and Ir­ burden even after the last of the pitching and deferse, the team. The Cardinals Obama administration con­ bil where American contrac­ our soldiers have been WiUl­ re pectively; promlsmg starred \vinning and didn't sidered a plan to negotiate a tOrs will train Iraqi person­ drawn. It is hard to malce any oung cemer fielder Colby lo ok back; their hot streak Jeremy Zschau new security agreement with nel on the various pieces of kind of legitimate case that Rasmus was traded to re­ look d remarkably similar because the other fi ve the Iraqi government that equipment being purchased tbe m ne ' could nor hav inforce depleted and in­ ro th dominant tear [h at teams v.,r re v n wors would allow them ro keep by Iraq to arm their nascent b n better spem at home, effec tive pitching staff and had carried the Brewers to than the banged-up 2006 troops in Iraq past the end­ security forces. especially given the tenuous Rafael Furcal was obtained the tOp f the division in Redbirds. However, once of-the-yeardeadline in order Nevertheless, barring a state of the economy and its from rhe Dodgers to shore UguSL Unfortunately fo r the) reached th playoff:, ro continue training Iraqi sudden change in the cur­ eventual collapse ati:er Presi­ up the tean1's shak; middle the Redbirds, while M il­ th e postsea o n script th y security forces. It had been rent situation, [he soldiers dent Bush's term in office. infield defense. waukee cooled off some­ wrote was rema rk bl ' assumed all along by many. and IvIarines that have oc­ The war and subsequem At first. ir didn't seem as w hat in September, th y similar to the one still be­ at least ,vi thin the American cupied the troubled country o.::cupation was a stain on if the ill v had had th eir didn't allmv St. Louis to in g written this year wi th government, that that was since the American invasion the Q ti nal psyche, similar d ired effect. True, Furcal make up the gap, key offen i\ e contri buri ns precisel:-- what was going ro in 2003 will have returned in som W )S to th ef- ·wa a maj r upgrade over The Adanta Braves, Fr ill su p rrin g play r ­ happen. However, that plan home by January 1, 2012. fe t that the ietnan1 ~a.r Ryan TheriOt at h orr. r p h Y r, v, ere more than Yad ier M olina in _006 and started ro be more and more l\.1ake no mistake; this is a h d on our counery forry ;;md th acquisition f Ed­ \\ illing to pick up the D avid Fr e e in 201 1, and in doubt over time, first ",.:hen very good thing. Based on , aI'S ag . For tOO long, the win Jackson allo ¥ d th la k. The ' 10 t as m any phen m eDal wor from Shi'ite resistance to a length­ faulty intelligence and delib­ deserts of Iraq wer a greedy C rdinal to rno e belea­ eptember gam es as [h e a )oung and talented but ened American occupation erate fabrications, the inva­ sponge suckino- up J\meri­ gu red reliever-turned­ ardinals won, allow ing unh raided do er, Adam began ro solidify, and second sion of Iraq ,,'as one of the can blood and American starrer Kyle 1 t . L ui into c m enti n -;ainwright in ",,0 06 an d when the Iraqi government darkest chapters of the (fa v­ resources. President Obama to rb bullp n, wh r he fo r 1:h wild card, \. hi h Jason M otte in 20 11 car­ refused to extend what would est)T that was the George \Y/ needs to take his administra­ had been much m r ff; ­ had b en [hought out f rying the ardinals all the have essentially been diplo­ Bush administration. Over tion's inability to secure an (i ve; his return to the 'pen, reach n o t 1 ng before. The Vo'a' to the ,. o rld eries. matic immunity to any and 4,400 American soldiers have agreement "\-vith the Iraqi along wi th the acquisition ea on came down to a This year's club certainl ' all lvnerican personnel sta­ lost their lives since the first gc)\'ernmenc as a sign chat it of relievers Octavio D o te! three-game series against has had the same drive and tioned within the country. American boots hit Iraqi soil is time for this dark chapter and Marc Rzepczynski and the NL's worst team, the indomitable spirit, not to At the moment, in fact, in March of2003. Thousands in American history to end the subtraction of inefFec­ Houston Astros, while the mention the combination any plan for an extended stay more have returned home and for the recovery to begin tive, oft-maligned relievers Braves had to contend ",rith of offense and late-inning for American forces in Iraq with debilitating injuries and at long last. Ryan Franklin and Miguel the NLS best, the Phillies. shurdown pitching that seems ro be dead in the water. illnesses, and the occupying Unsigned editorials reflect Batista), turned the Cardi­ Predictably, the Phillies the world champion 2006 fu of now, the only soldiers forces have been rocked by the majority viewpoint ofThe nals' relief pitching from a swept Atlanta and allowed squad had. The similari­ that will remain in Iraq fol­ scandals including corrup­ Curren t's EditoriaL Board· deficiency to a strength. the Cards to overtake the ties between the (\.vo clubs, lowing the expiration of the tion, abuse of prisoners, and Matthew Poposk)\ Minho Nevertheless, by the be­ Braves on the last day of at least to this point, has withdrawal deadline are a even allegations that civilians Jung, AshleyAtkins, Cate Mar­ ginning of September, the the season. certainly been apparent. small contingent of men as­ were murdered on several oc­ quis) Jennifer_Meahan, Jeremy Central Division tide was Remember 2006? That As Cardinals fans, we signed to guard the embassy casions by both soldiers and Zschau and Jan.aca Scheret: all but out of reach; the year's Cardinal team rook can only hope that (he Cardinals had lost their a slightly different road 2011 season ends with the hold on the division lead, into the playoffs; despite same magical finish that we first to the Pirates in July a September stumble and enjoyed so much in 2006. and then to the Brewers in an 83-79 record, they still Jeremy Zschau is the August. Many fans had giv­ managed to capture the Opinions Editor and a coL­ en up on the team's playoff Central Division crown umnist for The Current. 18 I ~hc Q:UITI:nt I OCTOBER 17, 2011 I WWW.THECURRENT-ONLlNE.COM I I OPINIONS SCIENCE MATTERS MAD WORLD

Fa I leaf colors determined by Doe reast cancer need to be weather conditions, tree species sexy f r young people to care?

After our dry, ,varm sum­ fall colors are there all along, October is breast can­ selves, so why insult their mer, the fourth honest on re­ masked by the green chloro­ cer av,rareness mon rh, and capacity for compassion cord here, expecrations were phyll. The colors emerge as with that comes a slew of by implying that a woman low for a fall foliage show. the tree stops replacing chlo­ ads meant to raise aware­ has to be naked for them So far there is some color de­ rophyll in the soon-to-be­ ness and promote fundrais­ to care about a human life? veloping, buc many trees are shed I av . Sunny days and ing efforts. Recently there \Vhy imply that men are so dropping leav 5 jll t as the lower temperatures break., have been an increasing dumb that something only col 1"S b gin to show. do vn the chlorophyll more number of ads aimed to tar­ need be ovenly sexual for

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is no longer replaced. One possible reason, sug­ but orher oaks are dull red (0 panions. Some have been Presenting a headless, nist and staff writer for The A number of factors in­ gest d by entomologists, is to brown. direct victims of it them- naked torso as the "face" Current. fluence fall colors. The ideal w rn off in ect pests. There is In the end, all leaves c nditions are plenty of rain some evidence chat aphids are brO\yn as the other pigments during the growing season, discouraged by the color red. fade away and only the brown followed by a dry fall with Trees may leave more carbo­ tannins, another pigment, re­ warm days and cool but frost­ hydrate behind in leaves to main. WHAT DO YOU THINK? free nights. convert to red anthocyanins Cate J\1arquis is Art.i and Some of the pigments because the robust color may Entertainment Editor and a Let us know at www.thecurrent-online.com that give leaves their bright discourage insects from laying columnist for The Current. HOROSCOPES I I WWW.THECURRENT-ONLlNE.COMIOCTOBER 17, 2011 l1:hc [urrmt 119 CURRENT H OROSCOP ES by The Inane Collective altered by: Rogersvision and Apples the Interns

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