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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at IRL @ UMSL. It has been accepted for inclusion in Current (2010s) by an authorized administrator of IRL @ UMSL. For more information, please contact [email protected]. VOL. 48 ISSUE 1455 The Current DEC 1, 2014 UMSL’S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWS returns after grand jury decision KAT RIDDLER NEWS EDITOR While the University of Louis at the Lambert Airport Missouri—St. Louis students had been put into place as of had already begun Tanksgiving 11 p.m. Te St. Louis Galleria Break the story that has gripped closed at 6 p.m. Monday night the nation on the Michael and University City cancelled Brown shooting in Ferguson all activities and meetings on continued to dominate the Monday night. headlines and national debate. On Tuesday, November 25, Te violence which erupted on Governor Nixon held a press Monday following the release of conference at 1:30 a.m. along the grand jury decision turned with Missouri Highway Patrol out to be worse than that expe- Captain Ron Johnson and St. rienced in August, following the Louis County Police Chief shooting. Protests went nation- John Belmar. All were shocked wide and even worldwide. Here at the amount of violence and is a day by day breakdown of vandalism. Nixon said that he events of this past week, begin- deployed the National Guard to ning with a press conference the Ferguson Police Department held on the UMSL campus. to help prevent more damage. On Monday, November 24, A police ofcer was shot Missouri Governor in the University City Delmar hosted a press conference in the Loop late into the night of J.C. Penny Conference Center COURTESY OF ADREES LATIF / REUTERS November 24. Te police ofcer Summit room at the UMSL Cars burning in Auto By Credit on November 24 was responding to a burglary at 5:30 p.m., just two and a in progress call that happened half hours before the grand saying, “Tat [change] won’t heard throughout the neigh- some local businesses. Cathy’s at 10 p.m. Te police found a jury release. Governor Nixon be done by throwing bottles. borhood, preventing police Diner was one of these busi- woman shot in the leg in her was joined by St. Louis Mayor Tat won’t be done by smash- and frefghters from stopping nesses saved by a human chain home. She was taken to the , St. Louis County ing car windows. Tat won’t be fres. A total of 25 stores were preventing protestors from do- hospital, but later died. Tree Executive Charlie Dooley, and done by using this as an excuse looted and damaged. 12 stores ing harm to the building. police ofcers approached the Public Safety Director for the to vandalize property. It cer- were burned during the night Elsewhere in St. Louis, house looking for the shooter State of Missouri Dan Isom. All tainly won’t be done by hurting following the decision release. protestors assembled at I-44 and and one was shot in the chest. speakers were urging peaceful anybody.” Trashcans, police cars, and a Grand shutting down both di- Tat police ofcer was taken to protesting after the grand jury Police did not allow protes- car dealer’s 10 cars were also rections on the highway around the hospital and is in a stable, release in the Ferguson case. tors to assemble in the street. burned. Some protestors self 10 p.m. Eastbound I-44 was serious condition. Te shooter Te grand jury has been Protestors lawfully assembled on policed violence and vandal- cleared around 11:20 p.m. Tem- was found and killed on No- meeting since August 20, to the sidewalks. Gunshots were ism during the night protecting porary fight restrictions into St. vember 26 by 2 FBI agents. decide whether to indict Of- All St. Louis public schools fcer Darren Wilson, who shot were closed on November 25, Michael Brown on August 9. along with other schools in the Te grand jury verdict was read area. at the Clayton Courthouse A body was found around at 8 p.m. Te verdict to not 9 a.m. on November 25 of an indict Wilson was released by unidentifed male unresponsive St. Louis County Prosecuting in a car parked near Canfeld Attorney Bob McCulloch at a Drive, where Brown was killed. closed media only flled room. In Ferguson, 61 arrests were McCulloch also announced that made during the night and all he was releasing all the evidence but 2 were from the St. Louis presented to the grand jury by metro area. In the city of St. posting it to a website for public Louis, 21 arrests were made. review. Windows along South Grand Violence erupted after the were smashed and police are decision. A statement from said to have used tear gas there Michael Brown’s family urged as well. peace, and President Obama KAT RIDDLER/THE CURRENT addressed the nation at 9 p.m. Mayor Francis Slay speaking at Governor Nixon’s press conference on November 24 Continued on Page 2

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EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Anna Glushko Staying safe while holiday shopping Managing Editor Kat Riddler News Editor Kat Riddler WILL PATTERSON Features Editor Karlyne Killebrew CRIME REPORTER Sports Editor Eric Harris During the holiday season, are left in plain sight, it can lead while your attention is focused people’s holiday generosity. Re- A&E Editor Cate Marquis many people will be out spend- to break-ins and thefts. on items you may want to pur- member, if it sounds too good Opinions Editor LaTwuanna Troupe ing money on gifts for loved 2. Try to carry less cash. chase. Experts advise the best to be true, it probably is. Copy Editors Dominque McPherson, ones. In addition to people tak- With it being the holiday place to keep a purse is on your 7. Law enforcement ex- Jane Lakayil ing advantage of deals, there will season, people know that shoulder with the strap across perts advise if someone does try Staff Writers Tiffanee Arthur, Ashlee be people taking advantage of more people are out with extra your body. to snatch your purse or wallet, Carlstrom, Mary Chickos, Christian others by using the opportunity spending money and may want 5. Park in well-lit areas. do not to try to resist, as these DeVerger, Lori Dresner, Jill Hardy, for their own nefarious purpos- some of it. Cash may be safer Te last thing you want to do is items can be replaced and may Jacqueline Irigoyen, Lotte Jønsson, es, such as theft. Here are a few to spend (because of security walk to your car in a dimly-lit not be worth having physical Sean Marshall, William Patterson, tips to avoid being a victim this breaches), but if you have your area holding tons of shopping harm done to you. But, do try Cullen Williams holiday season. credit or debit card stolen, you bags. Also, have your keys ready to observe everything you can 1. Do not leave any can make a phone call and have to open your vehicle and re- about the perpetrator and call valuables in plain sight. Tis it deactivated. member where you park so you 911 as soon as you can, so the seems simple and is told all 3. Only use ATMs that do not have to wander around police can handle it. DESIGN year, but this is more important are in well-lit areas, preferably the parking lot. If there are 8. Beware of people ap- Design Editor Eric Wynen during the holiday season. Some ones where you can remain in people around your vehicle and proaching you on store parking Photo Editor Ryan Brooks people like to leave gifts they your vehicle and observe if there you feel uncomfortable, go back lots. If someone asks you to Web Editor Maria Pilger have bought in the car or in the appears to be anyone lurking in the store and see if someone come to his or her car to help Staff Photographers windows of their home. If you near the machine. from the store or security will them with something, instead Ashlee Carlstrom, Rob Sifford, do need to keep packages in 4. If pushing a cart accompany you to your car. say you will send help out from Hammy Sorkin your car, keep them out of sight through a store, do not leave 6. Beware of holiday the store, because he or she Cartoonist/Artists Brett Heuer,Greg by covering them or keeping your purse or phone in the cart scam artists. Some people take may be trying to lure you to the Hartl, Mike “MR” Nash them in the trunk. When gifts where it can be easily grabbed this time to take advantage of vehicle in order to rob you.

BUSINESS Business Manager Cate Marquis Ferguson unrest returned November 24 Advertising Director Britni Fischer Distribution Manager Lori Dresner KAT RIDDLER Social Media Director LaTwuanna Troupe NEWS EDITOR Continued from Page 1 were thrown from the protestors On Tuesday night, 44 Two “Te New York Times” Hundreds of protestors and they were dispersed. protesters were arrested. At 11 journalists, Julie Bosman and CONTACT US peacefully shut down I-44 on Governor Nixon held an- p.m. rioters fipped and burned Cambell Robertson, released November 25 from 12 p.m. other press conference around 2 a police car in front of Fergu- Darren Wilson’s address, endan- 388 MSC, 1 University Blvd to about 2 p.m. walking from p.m. on November 25. Tere he son City Hall. A car near the gering his, his new wife’s, and St. Louis, MO 63121-4400 Kiener Plaza to the St. Louis announced the deployment of Michael Brown memorial was expected baby’s lives. Charles Newsroom Court House in downtown St. 1500 more National Guard to set on fre and gunfre prevented Johnson in turn posted the two 314-516-5174 Louis. Protestors then tried to the original 700 from Novem- police to respond to the car. Te journalists’ addresses at Got- [email protected] shut down the highway near ber 24 to help keep protesting St. Louis Tanksgiving Day Pa- news. Business/Advertising the Edward Jones Dome, and, peaceful and protect property rade had been rescheduled due 314-516-5316 according to the police, bottles and people in Ferguson. to the protesting as well. Continued on Page 3 [email protected] Fax Visit thecurrent-online.com for additional content 314-516-6811

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THE UNDERCURRENT By Ashlee Carlstrom WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THANKSGIVING DISH?

CHRIS NORMAN, JOE KUCZKA, CRISTINA BARTON, Junior Psychology and Senior, Criminal Justice Junior, Chemistry Criminal Justice “I would say turkey and “Well the turkey, of course.” “Ham or the stuffng. My mashed potatoes.” aunt also makes awesome rolls.”

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 33 42 47 42 46 51 52 25 32 32 36 40 41 43 December 1, 2014 The Current NEWS 3 Ferguson unrest returns after grand jury decision KAT RIDDLER NEWS EDITOR Continued from Page 2 testors. Once at St. Louis City In response to the unrest in Hall, three tried to gain entry Ferguson, a curfew was in efect and were arrested. in East St. Louis from 6 p.m. Two Special Agents from to 6 a.m. from November 25 the FBI were shot around 2:53 through December 1 for people a.m. Wednesday morning after 17 and under. helping University City Police On Wednesday, Novem- track a murder suspect. Te ber 26, two arrests were made suspect was Major Washington, overnight as protestors gathered wanted for shooting three of- outside the Ferguson Police cers, including two FBI agents, Department. Police are looking and the shooting and killing of for the person or persons who his mother after a break-in on took an AR-15 from a police car November 25. that was fipped and torched the On Tuesday, agents got a tip night before. that Washington was hiding out Protestors gathered at in unincorporated St. Louis in ERIC WYNEN/THE CURRENT Kiener Plaza at 10:30 a.m., then the 1800 block of North Han- walked to the old courthouse, ley. Washington was barricaded Screenshot of protesters taking over I-44 from livestreamer Tebelutionary Z then to city hall with police in the house and the agents had agents was shot in the arm and ered on South Florissant and gates and doors as about 200 blocking the roads for the pro- to call for backup. One of the the other the leg. Neither of the South Grand to help vandalized to 300 protestors moved past wounds were life threatening. businesses board up windows the stores. Two Macy’s employ- Washington was found dead and clean up vandalism. ees came out to lead a chant. Wednesday afternoon. It is not Protestors disrupted Black Te mall closed to let everyone clear how Washington died yet. Friday shopping for stores that leave. Protestors stayed outside Singer Garth Brooks were open on Tanksgiving. the mall to march for about 90 cancelled his appearance on the Protestors were at Target and minutes after. Te mall re- “Tonight” show on November Wal-Mart in Brentwood, two opened about two hours later. 26 because it “seemed distaste- Wal-Marts in St. Charles, and Protestors were at the ful” to appear on the show after one Wal-Mart in Manchester. Galleria, Chesterfeld, and West the grand jury decision. Brooks In Maplewood and Kirkwood, County malls throughout the did not want to spend the day police and National Guard day with the intent to close the promoting his show and ignore members were present in case of malls. West County Mall was what happened. He was re- escalated violence. closed for about ffteen minutes placed with Whoopi Goldberg On Friday, November around 4:30 p.m. About 100 and Tom Colicchio. Brooks has 28, demonstrators used social protestors were at the Ches- ofered to reschedule but noth- media hashtag #NotOneDime, terfeld Mall and it was closed ing is confrmed. Brooks did not #Blacklivesmatter, and #Stl- from about 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. cancel his show in St. Louis. blackfriday to stage a “Die In” Protestors gathered outside On Tursday, November at the Galleria and other malls of Ferguson Police Department 27, Tanksgiving Day, no on Black Friday. Te “Die In” once again. A police ofcer was arrests were made. Volunteers consisted of protestors lying on injured during the protests over- dropped of food for the Na- the ground in remembrance for night. Tat night 16 arrests were tional Guard who had to work those who were killed. Demon- made and only one arrested was over the holiday. Volunteers also strators met at Shaw Park then from St. Louis. ERIC WYNEN/THE CURRENT gathered at churches to help in were told to go to the Galleria Quiet outside the justice center in Clayton Missouri Monday evening soup kitchens and others gath- around 10 a.m. Stores closed Continued on Page 8 Dellwood overshadowed by Ferguson’s unrest KAT RIDDLER NEWS EDITOR

Mayor Reggie Jones of Dell- can population and which the has been focused on Ferguson, resources to help with the recov- not ready, or why the decision wood held a press conference mayor, most of the council, and not as much attention has been ery of these businesses, which was made not to deploy them on November 28 at 12 p.m. in police force are white, Dellwood focused on how the spill-over of Jones describes as the fabric of to Dellwood. If certain areas front of Fashions R Boutique at is represented by an African violence has impacted neighbor- the community. were deliberately left to fend for 9844 West Florissant that was American mayor and majority ing Dellwood. 3. Ask for State and Federal themselves that needs to come burned Monday night. He was council. Te previous mayor Te mayor was assured that funds to rebuild. to light along with the motiva- joined by members of Dellwood of Dellwood also dissolved the the 4. Make sure the voices of tion for doing so,” the Mayor Council, as well as State Senator local Dellwood Police Depart- would be on hand to protect the our local business owners are said. Gina Walsh, State Represen- ment, and the community has businesses, but failed to appear. heard. Mayor Jones is request- Governor Nixon announced tative Tommie Peirson, State a contract with the St. Louis Mayor Jones said about 10 ing copies of the orders of the that there will be $625,000 of Representative Rochelle Walton County Police Department to percent of Dellwood’s business National Guard to see who was zero interest loans available, Gray, and Urban League Presi- provide police services. district was set on fre or looted. at fault for the lack of help from along with other loans for small dent Mike McMillan to discuss Racial disparity may have Mayor Jones hopes to address the State of Missouri. businesses, through the federal the unrest in Ferguson and its been a factor that contributed four issues in the near future “Public safety is the frst Small Business Administration efect on Dellwood. to Dellwood opting to go with to help Dellwood’s business responsibility of government. on November 28. Dellwood is the neighbor- the St. Louis County Police community: Without public safety you have Jones said, “We don’t want ing community to Ferguson Department in 2012, at least 1. Demand answers as to anarchy and crimes of oppor- forgivable loans, we want some and many of the local busi- according to a lawsuit brought why the Missouri National tunity. Criminals were ready funds to speed up the process, nesses that were burned and against the city for racial guard was not here to protect to loot and burn businesses because these guys are ready to looted Monday were in the city discrimination by some of the Dellwood when they had been Monday night. What I and come back.” of Dellwood, not Ferguson. former ofcers. While the focus assured they would be. the people of my community Unlike Ferguson, which has a of the frustration and anger over 2. Ask that Dellwood not demand to know is why our predominately African Ameri- the Michael Brown shooting be forgotten when it comes to Missouri National Guard was 4 FEATURES THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM December 1, 2014 UMSL Student founds St Louis Art for Autism LORI DRESNER STAFF WRITER

University of Missouri—St. Louis student Charles Mooneyham is giv- ing back to children who are trying to overcome life’s obstacles. Mooneyham founded Saint Louis Art for Autism LLC, a nonproft organization dedi- cated to helping children with autism. Established in 2006, Saint Louis Art for Autism provides grants for children with autism who cannot aford treatment. Te program raises money through art exhibitions, sponsorships, and donations, with 60% of profts being donated to services and treatment for children with autism, 25% going to the original artist, and 15% going back to the company to cover expenses and continue its mission. Saint Louis Art for Autism also ofers an art club and classes for children with disabilities. Mooneyham started Saint Louis Art for Autism because he once struggled with learning disabilities himself. As a child, he underwent therapy for an un- specifed learning disability, and while in school he faced ridicule from his class- mates over his disability. Tis was when his feelings of inferiority began. “Being told I was not smart enough followed me all the way to high school, and the COURTESY OF CHARLES MOONEYHAM feeling that I was not smart enough fol- Charles Mooneyham and his partner Jon Ross were married this November by Dr. Jennifer Siciliani, professor of psychology at UMSL lowed me well into my young adult life,” said Mooneyham. He went on to attend In his young adult life, Mooneyham regulation and a coping mechanism to Mooneyham and Ross were married Belleville Area College, now Southwest- struggled with addiction and alcoholism. deal with a lot of these stressors,” said by Dr. Siciliani on November 11, 2014 ern Illinois College, where he earned an He credits art with saving his life. “Art Mooneyham. “In many aspects, art, in at Corvid’s Cafe in South St. Louis. associate degree in art. had become an outlet for emotional my life, laid the foundation for self-es- Tere were 50 people in attendance, in- teem, leisure skills, and my frst taste at cluding many of their family and friends. accomplishment,” he said. Mooneyham’s father, whom he had not In 2006, the same year he dedicated seen in 26 years, signed the couple’s his life to helping children with autism, witness statement. “Every facet of my life Mooneyham became sober, and began was within someone in that room,” said working as an applied behavioral analysis Mooneyham. “I never thought I’d get to therapist (ABA). He said that this was see [the legalization] while I was alive. It the year his life began to come full circle. was like the stars were lining up.” Not long after, he met his future part- Moving forward, Mooneyham plans ner, Jonathon “Jon” Ross. Tey became to pursue a Master’s degree in behavior- engaged on December 24, 2010. al neuroscience. He does not want to Mooneyham began attending UMSL limit himself to working only with the in Fall 2013. He originally planned to spectrum of autism, but wants to expand pursue a degree in social work with a his work into other felds of learning and minor in psychology. After being in a behavioral disabilities. Ross is currently general psychology class taught by, then, on a similar path, attending St. Charles adjunct psychology instructor Laurie Community College, with plans to pur- Baker, Mooneyham befriended her. He sue psychiatric nursing. now credits her with guiding him to- Despite the obstacles, Mooneyham wards a path in Behavioral Neuroscience. believes his life has come full circle and “I started to see the connections between has turned out for the best. Dr. Siciliani neuroscience and ABA—this only inten- said “[Mooneyham] being one of the sifed my passion for the subject,” said frst people to have a same-sex marriage Mooneyham. in Missouri is one of the least interesting Trough Baker, Mooneyham also things about him. Tere is so much more met UMSL psychology professor Dr. to him.” Jennifer Siciliani, and is taking her evo- A constant reminder of the obstacles lutionary psychology class this semester. he has overcome is the ring Mooneyham He happened to be waiting for her class wears, with the words, “Live and let to start on November 5, 2014, the very live.” He believes that these words are a day same-sex marriage became legalized testament to his life story. “My life has in Missouri. Mooneyham was perusing been insane, but it’s who I am today,” his Facebook feed when he frst began said Mooneyham. “I have a career, I am seeing comments about the legalization. married and have had many successes in Dr. Siciliani spoke to the class that day my life. As we move forward, I don’t see about the legalization, and being an anything but the best.” ordained minister, ofered to marry any Mooneyham’s website is www. couple at no charge. Mooneyham sat stlouisartforautism.com and he can be COURTESY OF CHARLES MOONEYHAM down with Dr. Siciliani outside of class, contacted at Charles@SaintLouisArt- and Mooneyham and Ross’s wedding was ForAutism.com. “Drummer Boy” by Charles Mooneyham created for Saint Louis Art for Autism LLC arranged soon after. December 1, 2014 The Current A&E 5 University Singers and Vocal Point kick off the Holidays CHRISTIAN DEVERGER STAFF WRITER Te University of Missou- senior Nathan Johnston. Te set ri - St. Louis music program also included a solo from Chaz put together an amazing show McPeek, junior, music. this past week with the perfor- After the excellent set from mance of both the Vocal Point Vocal Point, there was a brief and University Singers choral intermission. However, before groups. Te show was held in the break, two of UMSL’s men’s the Blanche M. Touhill Per- quartets performed a handful of forming Arts Center Anheus- songs. First was the group, Tai- er-Busch Hall on November lor Made, consisting of Mason 17 at 7:30 p.m. Each group Scott, sophomore, music; Peter performed a number of pieces Billing, senior, music; Tommy that were exceptionally pleas- Edler, junior, music; and Jacob ing to hear and a treat to see in Teasley, sophomore, music. person while Dr. James Henry Tey performed two songs. did an excellent job conducting “What Will I Do?” and “Mary the production. Lou.” A second quartet also Te show kicked of with performed right after, which the Vocal Point performance, consisted of Rhett Roberts, HAMMY SORKIN/THE CURRENT the smaller and more selective sophomore, music; Jade Mitch- Vocal Point performs at the Touhill Stage of the two groups. Conduct- ell, Chaz McPeek, and Nathan ed by Dr. Henry, Vocal Point Johnston, senior, music. Te began their performance, again Flying” incorporated a number performance defnitely paid of. performed six pieces, begin- second quartet performed the conducted by Dr. Henry, and of unique vocal techniques that Te show was full of diverse ning with the classical sound song “Any Time.” Both groups accompanied by pianist Donna are seldom heard in western music from many diferent of “Moro, lasso, al Mio” by did a great job showcasing Pyron. Te set began with “Os music. University Singer’s set backgrounds and was a great Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa, and UMSL’s diverse group of vocal Justi” by Anton Bruckner and closed with the song “Ask the way to get in the mood for the moving to pieces like “One performers and getting the moved into multiple other choir Watchman” which featured holiday season. Te university’s Hand, One Heart” from “West crowd engaged in the perfor- pieces. In a unique twist, the Matthew Clark, junior, music music program has yet to disap- Side Story” and the Pentatonix mance. group performed one song in on percussion, and a solo from point, and continues to set high version of “Run to You.” Te Following the intermis- Mandarin Chinese, catching the Chris Stanfll, junior, music. standards in terms of quality set closed with the spiritual sion, the larger of the two choir audience of guard in the best Te work and practice musical performance. “Sinner Man” and a solo from groups, University Singers, of ways. Te song titled “I Am that both groups put into their MADCO dance commemorates fall of Berlin Wall JILL HARDY STAFF WRITER Each dance segment in this coming to the aid of their fallen bered ‘Te Wall’ concert live on presentation was a reenactment men which was gracefully exem- Potsdamer Platz with...Roger of the history of the Berlin plifed in the piece called “Te Waters from Pink Floyd. I went Wall, the emotions that evolved Government, Mother Russia, back further to 1989, when the around the history and the my Mother, your Mother.” Te place was still called ‘No-Man’s culture during that time period dancers were also crawling up Land’ and when the city was (before and after the fall). the shoulders of other dancers still divided into East and West. In “Honcker and Brezh- as though they were crawling Suddenly, it struck me that at nev’s Secret,” the audience was up the wall of Berlin but kept that time my dance would not exposed to two men, lip-locked falling down. have been possible...dancing in a passionate embrace with During one segment, a solo freely was not an option back one holding a bubble ma- dance mimicked the movement then. Te Wall, the barbed wire chine. While they kissed and of the choreographer in the and the black market would embraced, bubbles circulated audience as though she were have been in my way.” around the stage while the danc- dancing with her own refec- At the end of the perfor- ers obliviously perform around tion. Perhaps that symbolized mance, MADCO executive and them. Te music for “Honecker all that she knew before the wall artistic director Stacey West, and Brezhnev’s” was a song came down due to the division choreographer Yatkin and others called “Berlin Wall” by Larson of culture and politics. gathered on the stage to explain and Sherman, one of only two Te show closed with a certain aspects of the perfor- ROB SIFFORD/THE CURRENT songs that wasn’t by Pink Floyd piece called “For the People of mance regarding its depiction of MADCO performs ‘Wallstories’ at the Tohill Stage that was used for the piece. Berlin.” Te music was “Cello certain historical aspects of east Troughout the presen- Suite No. 6” by Johan Sebastian and west Germany. During that MADCO’s “Wallstories” ory and Kennedy” His voice tation, dancers could be seen Bach. Tis dance was joyous session, West stated that the was a moving theatrical dance and the presence of the dancers wearing trench coats, lined up and exuberant. Te dancers objective of MADCO Dance performance from November 14 brought a certain nostalgia to a like soldiers and falling to the were all smiling, and there was a Company is to take a topic and to 16 at the Blanche M. Touhill piece that was already brewing foor as though they have been spirit of freedom in the dance as move people in a way that other Lee Teater that commemorat- with historical signifcance. shot. When the trench coats the Wall was coming down. ways can’t. MADCO has done a ed the 25 year anniversary of Before the show, patrons came of, the men were dressed Te choreography was by 9-11 piece, a Bosnian piece, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. were exposed to a little bit in gray vested suits with white Nejla Y. Yatkin, a native of a Jackie Joyner Kersee piece. Trough music, dance and of the history with historical long-sleeved shirts and the Germany. In the program notes, Yatkin recalled the vast dif- imagery, a symbolic representa- boards that contained pictures woman were wearing light short the choreographer described her ferences of each side of the wall. tion of the history of East and of many people that were dresses of a diferent era - all in inspiration, which came while West Berlin was colorful and West Germany came alive. At instrumental in the movement diferent colors. she was flming a dance piece in decorated with grafti on the the beginning of the perfor- of communism, socialism or Diferent aspects of Ber- Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. It was Wall with vibrant colors all over, mance on November 14 at 8 anti-semitism during that time lin’s history and culture were morning and few people were while everything in East Berlin p.m., the audience was intro- period. Each board presented conveyed by dancers running about. “While I was dancing was gray. Audience members duced to the dancers on stage a biography of the individual up a wall, gray skies on the big in the empty place, suddenly I also shared memories of Berlin with the voice of President Ken- whose photograph was on the screen representative of East went through time-shift: trav- before the Wall came down. nedy in “Intro: Ermute’s Mem- board. Germany, and women dancers eling back to 1990, I remem- 6 SPORTS THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM December 1, 2014 Men’s Basketball Remains Undefeated ERIC HARRIS SPORTS EDITOR While we were all on break, University of Missouri- St. Lou- is’s men’s basketball team went to work. Tey hosted two games over fall break and successfully kept their undefeated streak alive. On Saturday, November 22, after the Women’s UMSL Classic, the men’s team took on Robert Morris University. Te Tritons overpowered the Eagles with a fnal score of 73-60 in this season’s home opener. After the frst half, UMSL had a solid lead of 37-25. In the second half, Tritons saw a more com- petitive Eagles team with a score of 36-35, but still in UMSL’s favor. Accumulating twenty fve minutes of playing time, Kevin Swanson, junior, fne arts, put up 22 points against RMU. Leon Devance/The Current Aareon Smith, senior, business, UMSL Triton Neil Branham goes to work during the season had a .69 free throw percentage making 9 of 13 attempts. Smith men’s team took on Benedictine points from the frst half came tive game with a 40-38 score in Tis week, the men’s team contributed 19 points to the University of Springfeld in the from Derek Shouse, senior, the Tritons’ favor, bringing the hosts Concord University on victory. UMSL forced 19 turn- Mark Twain Building. After business, who scored another 7 fnal score to an 89-61 victory Tuesday, December 2, at 7 p.m. overs and held a 44.4 shooting an outstanding frst half, the to give him a new season high over the Bulldogs. UMSL had a and Central Christian College percentage over the Eagles. Tritons led Benedictine-Spring- of 18 points. Te second half 47.6 shooting percentage from this Friday, December 5, in the Tuesday, November 25, the feld 49-23. Tirteen of the showed to be a more competi- the feld. Mark Twain Building. Women’s basketball posts four game win streak ERIC HARRIS SPORTS EDITOR After returning from the Tigers. Te frst half ended Lawrence, senior, business f- psychology, followed with 16 victory over the Trojans. Te Puerto Rico Classic, the Triton with a close score of 41-36 in nance, scored 20 points to help and Snow with 13. Te Tritons Tritons jumped ahead early with women’s team has posted a three favor of the Tritons. Te Tritons lead the Tritons to the eventual held a 46.6 shooting percentage a 12-4 lead. game win streak over the past took a quick lead scoring the 72-57 victory over Lincoln Uni- over the Mavericks in their 83- Te Tritons take on St. Lou- few weeks. Te Tritons hosted game’s frst 13 points. Both versity in UMSL’s home opener. 68 victory. is University in an exhibition the University of Missouri-St. Tierra Snow, senior, social work, On day two of the UMSL On Friday, November 28, game next Saturday on the SLU Louis Classic on Friday, Novem- and Kelly McGovern, senior, Classic, the Tritons took on in Lebanon, Illinois, the Tritons campus. Tey follow that with ber 21 and Saturday, November special education, contributed the Mavericks of Minnesota increased their win streak to an in-town rivalry game versus 22 in the Mark Twain Building. 10 points each against Lincoln. State University. Lawrence led four games when taking on Lindenwood University on On Friday, the Tritons took on Snow recorded 12 rebounds and the Tritons scoring 19 points. Trevecca Nazarene. Snow December 13. the Lincoln University’s Blue McGovern getting 11. Alexis Amber Daly, junior, clinical recorded 15 points to the 62-47

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Over the past semester, more, legalization, though the souri. Te White House, who groups and individuals who I encourage those interested there have been a number of anti-marijuana groups will deny has not given a straight answer will argue that legalization is in this debate to read the data anti-drug organizations passing these facts, is a way to keep mar- on its stance, has stated that the beginning of the end, this and statistics coming out of out anti-marijuana literature in ijuana out of the hands of the Americans spend nearly $35 is simply not the case. Above I states such as Washington and the Millennium Student Center. youth. Currently there are no billion dollars on cannabis per listed two simple reasons why Colorado. Te “reefer madness” Tese pamphlets contain multi- regulations. If a middle school year. A huge chunk is going to cannabis legalization would be that has infected the country ple statistics meant to negatively student wants to get high, he or drug-cartels and gang leaders. benefcial to our state. However, over the past decades needs to infuence a college student’s she simply has to fnd someone Anyone who supports keep- these are not the only reasons. come to an end. I encourage view toward cannabis. Because to sell him or her marijuana. ing cannabis illegal supports Tere are many more. Besides incoming freshman and soph- of the initiative and petitions Tat would not be the case with the idea of funding drug-car- keeping cannabis out of the omore students who support submitted by the pro-cannabis legalization. Cannabis shops will tels. Prohibition did not keep hands of the youth, increasing legalization to start a National group “Show-Me Cannabis” to not put their legitimate business alcohol out of people’s hands. state revenue and depleting the Organization for the Reform fully legalize cannabis, I expect license at risk to sell to a minor. However, it did help individuals pocketbook of drug-cartels, of Marijuana Laws (NORML) that these groups will increase If you doubt these facts, look at like Al Capone and other no- legalization would put an end to chapter on the University of their visits to the University of the data coming out of Colo- torious gangsters fll the streets a costly drug war that benefts Missouri – St. Louis campus. Missouri – St. Louis and many rado. with the blood of law enforce- politicians and takes away re- It is one of the easiest ways for other college campuses in the Furthermore, legalizing ment ofcials and citizens alike. sources from other government college students to get excited coming months. cannabis would take billions out As soon as we legalize cannabis, agencies. It would jumpstart a about making a change for the Tough I do not personally of the hands of drug-cartels and we wipe out the black market. hemp industry that would cre- better. Together we can legalize use cannabis, I support legaliza- into the hands of respectable In turn, this will most likely end ate thousands of products and it liberty. tion because I support individu- business owners, as well as into many of the gangs. would end prescription overdose al liberty and freedom. Further- the hands of the state of Mis- Tough there are many deaths. Taking back feminism LOTTE JØNSSON STAFF WRITER

Jennifer Lawrence. Kirsten frst place. been viewing feminism the last ing the fact that women earn 77 feminism needs to change. Even Dunst. Shailene Woodley. Kelly Many of these women say couple of years. Her message cents to the dollar of what men though we are better of than we Clarkson. Lady Gaga. Madon- they do not believe in feminism was clear: Men need to stand earn, or getting more women were before, there is still a long na. What do you think they because they are not against up as well, if we are to fght in- in politics. It is also about men way to go when it comes to the have in common? Tey are all men. Tat goes straight to the equality between the sexes. She conquering areas normally equality of both sexes, in both, celebrities? People look up to point that feminism has become kicked of the quite popular so- associated as “feminine.” For terms of policy and the way we them? Tey are well-respected a dual or fght between men and cial media campaign #heforshe, example, men should be able to perceive each other. I want to within their feld? Still have not women. Feminists are perceived where men like Harry Styles, take more paternity leave if they be able to tell people that I am a fgured it out? as the women who hate men Jared Leto, and Russell Crowe wish. Today, only 10-15% of feminist without them thinking, Tey have all said they do and burn their bras in public. have stood up and supported employers ofer paternity leave “She must be a hard worker.” not believe in feminism. As a But, that is just not true. the campaign. in America, according to Scott I want people to interpret woman, as a feminist, these A feminist is “a person who Emma Watson’s campaign Coltrane, a professor at the feminism the same as saying, statements have disappointed believes in the social, political is a step in the right direction. University of Oregon. Depre- “Yeah, I have a car.” I want it to me again and again. Especially, and economic equality of sexes.” But, the people (both men and esed men are also more prone to be so normal that not saying it considering the fact that the Emma Watson, the Harry women) need to take back fem- commit suicide. Many suggest it would be perceived as outside reason many of these women Potter actress, spoke of this at inism to its intended meaning: is because men do not seek the the norm. do not consider themselves the UN a couple of months ago. equality between the sexes. We help they need. feminist, is because they seem to Her speech was one of the new- need to fght inequality on both I think it is important to have gotten it all wrong in the er breaks in the way society has sides. It is not just about fght- realize that our perception of UMSL profts on students’ futures burning ERIC WYNEN DESIGN EDITOR

In spite of the security, a Ofcer, responded, “We do not an article, “Why Endowments Te United Nations set a the [world].” Basic arithmetic degree would provide for the fu- have ready access to most of the Should Resist Fossil Fuel limit for how much warming we makes it clear that less than ten tures of its students. University data you seek … funds, which Divestments” published by will allow to take place by the percent of the carbon we have of Missouri – St. Louis has load- total in excess of $4 billion in Institutional Investor. After end of this century, 2°C above already found will be dug up ed its fnancial portfolio with invested assets, are invested reading it many times, the pre-industrial times, 0.8°C of and burned, if the internation- investments that burn any sense through external managers… following lines struck most, which has already happened, ally-agreed upon limit is taken of future security. UMSL pools [Tey] have full investment dis- “advocates of divestment believe most of it since 1980, according seriously. Take it seriously. It its funds together with those of cretion with respect to the funds that the primary goal is to take to Te Guardian. Rajendra implies that 90+% of the assets University of Missouri – Kansas that they manage on our behalf aim at an appealing target in Pachauri, the UN panel chair that fossil fuel companies have City, Missouri Science & Tech- … In line with our fduciary order to ‘make a statement,’ a for the International Panel their worth valuated upon are nology, and Missouri Univer- responsibilities, the University symbolic gesture … divesting on Climate Change, recent- economically worthless, strand- sity (Mizzou) into the treasury has traditionally not used social [is] for ‘moral’ reasons… Tis ly announced, “Look at the ed assets. Tis is very troubling. of the University of Missouri or political criteria in selecting message strikes us as a simplis- total climate budget to … not It implies, furthermore, that the System (UMS), which in turn investment managers or deter- tic, arbitrary and unproductive exceed two degrees [warming] fossil fuel industry is extremely invests member schools’ monies mining investment mandates.” condemnation of fossil fuels … What’s remaining for us is overvalued. It is a bubble, just into the fossil fuel industry. Considering that fossil fuels and associated industries.” only 275 gigatons of carbon.” like the housing bubble. It is a I enquired to the Ofce of have been the most proftable Tis is simply not the case. It Compare that number to an- Carbon Bubble, and the nature the Treasure of the UMS for ventures in history and climate is the self-centered instinct of other number reported by Bill of a bubble is to burst. details about the investments, politics do not play a part, it is self-preservation expressed as McKibben in Rolling Stone in a comprehensive review of the safe to say that the UMS has the future is cannibalized, which July 2012, the 2,795 gigatons of portfolio, and Tomas Richards, money there. ought to be felt by the UMS carbon “contained in the proven Treasurer and Chief Investment Mr. Richards also shared too, in regard to its fnances. coal and oil and gas reserves of Continued on Page 8 8 THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM December 1, 2014

Ferguson unrest returns after grand jury decision KAT RIDDLER NEWS EDITOR Cont’d from Page 3, News Guard services and $3.4 million at Canfeld Apartments where not receive a severance package munity that Ferguson would On Friday, Missouri Gover- for the State Emergency Man- Brown was shot, to the gover- with his resignation. Knowles rebuild after the rioting, fres, nor Jay Nixon announced there agement Agency, which includes nor’s mansion in Jeferson City announced new initiatives will and looting that occurred since will be funds available to help the Highway Patrol. Te budget Saturday afternoon. Tis march be put into place to bridge the November 24. businesses destroyed during the covers emergency response was planned by the NAACP. gap between the communi- Ferguson will continue to unrest. Tere will be $625,000 events between July 1, 2014 Reverend Al Sharpton ty and police. A task force to be a major national debate. of zero interest loans avail- and June 30, 2015. He will be organized 150 ministers from review complaints and provide Protestors want to continue to able for businesses. For more asking the Missouri General As- around the country via confer- input on policy and proce- focus attention on the problems information check out the Small sembly for more money to pay ence call to pause during their dures will meet once a week as that led to this tragedy. Tere is Business Relief Program online police enforcement and Nation- Sunday services to pray for part of this initiative. Te city still an ongoing federal inves- or by phone at 314-206-3235 al Guard services for Ferguson justice and peace. will implement a multi-point tigation by the Federal Justice or e-mail at RecoverySTL@ and St. Louis region. On Sunday, November 30, plan to increase minorities in Department. Tere is also the stlregionalchamber.com. Rep- On November 28, the Al Sharpton spoke at Friendly the police department. Te option for the Brown family to resentatives from the Missouri annual Ferguson Northern Temple Missionary Baptist Ferguson Police Department’s bring civil action against former Department of Insurance are Lights celebration that was to Church at 11 a.m., the church youth outreach program will go ofcer Darren Wilson. open to answer questions at be held on November 30 was where Michael Brown’s funeral to school districts in the area, UMSL students will con- 800-726-7390. For Missourians postponed. was held. Sharpton then went giving students a chance to meet tinue to have the opportunity of who lost their jobs during the On Saturday, November 29, to Brown’s father’s church at and interact with police ofcers seeing a major historical event Ferguson unrest, they can be Protestors gathered at various 1:30 p.m. Te Flood Chris- next school year. unfolding near the campus. eligible for unemployment ben- intersections like Hampton and tian Church was burned down Te police department UMSL faculty will continue efts and should visit moclaim. Kingshighway. Protestors were during the night after the grand will also ofer scholarships for to be sought out as experts in mo.gov. also in attendance at the Fergu- jury announcement. Sharpton African-Americans to attend various felds by a national news Governor Nixon also son Police Department. Darren went to help kick of fundrais- the police academy and scholar- media, hungry to drill deeper announced Friday that he is Wilson resigned November 29 ing to rebuild the church. ship recipients would repay the into this story. And the UMSL calling a Special Session for Mis- under pressure from outside Ferguson Mayor James money over a two-year period administration will continue to souri Legislature to ensure pay- that threatened the lives of other Knowles held a press conference with employment in the police ofer the services of the uni- ment for ongoing operations in police ofcers and community to talk about Ofcer Darren department. Ferguson Police versity as a forum and catalyst Ferguson and elsewhere in the members if he stayed with the Wilson’s resignation. Wilson Ofcers will also receive $100 to for community dialogue and region. Te Governor is expect- Ferguson Police Department. had been on paid leave of ab- $300 a month for living within reconciliation. ed to exceed the estimated bud- Demonstrators started a sence since August 9. Te mayor the city limits beginning next get of $4 million for National 120-mile march from Ferguson, announced that Wilson will year. Knowles assured the com- UMSL profts on students’ futures burning ERIC WYNEN DESIGN EDITOR Cont’d from Page 7, Opinions September, where $50 billion because we can’t aford to burn A vanguard of investors, of divestments of numerous it.” It is a forecast of what is to aware of the danger of the endowments, including that of come. Carbon Bubble, have already the Rockefeller heirs, were being If UMS keeps its invest- moved to voluntarily divest of announced, Mr. Wallace said, ments in the fossil fuel industry, fossil fuel energy investments, “to the trustees and the universi- not only will it be profting of inspired by the student divest- ties and the foundations that are of the burning of climate securi- ment movement. Scott Wallace, concerned about losing money, ty of its students’ futures, which co-chair of the Wallace Global concerned about risk…if you in itself negates the security a Fund and attorney that served like risk, if you want risk, then degree confers, but will catch as legal counsel on the Senate stay in fossil fuels. Tat’s the fre itself once the Carbon Bub- Judiciary Subcommittee on risky alternative. If you want a ble bursts, leaving the university Juvenile Justice as well as the solid fnancial future, stick your fnancially ruined. Tis is the Senate Committee on Veter- stuf where you’re not going to reason why UMS must divest of ans’ Afairs, coordinates the get sued when the Deepwater fossil fuels. Double-damned if Divest-Invest efort (http:// Horizon blows up in the Gulf you don’t and myriad benefts if divestinvest.org/) that recruits and you’re not going to lose you do. prospective divestees and is your market value because of ERIC WYNEN/THE CURRENT a leader of the vanguard. At stranded assets, the oil and coal a press conference this past that has to be left in the ground 400,000 people marched in NYC in September challenging elites on climate