UNIVERSITY THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWS OF UMKC Vol. 78, Issue 10 Oct. 25, 2010

2 Haunting history of Halloween

12 Quick and easy costume ideas

21 Four-day workout from a certified trainer

Photo by Kevin Bryce 2 NEWS Vol. 78, Issue 10 Oct. 25, 2010 NEWS 3 Halloween through You history Who is “creepin’” on you? Bailey Wilson Staff Writer

Candy, Jack-o-lanterns, costumes and pumpkin flavors are symbols of Halloween. Mark Linville News Editor for those who mindlessly posted information on facebook. But some trick-or-treaters don’t know Halloween has an ancient Facebook and Twitter sometimes aid stalking. People who post their and meaningful history that doesn’t include candy or zombies. On Tuesday, Residential Life staff members hosted an online social class schedule and current whereabouts can allow others to stalk them, Halloween’s roots stretch further than a modern American network safety session called “Creepbook.” or worse. holiday. Students went to the Oak Place Apartments Community Room to talk Mabis and Lamkins explained a new mobile application for Facebook According to www.magick7.com, Halloween traditions began about their Facebook experiences and learn new techniques on how to called “Check-in,” a default application that automatically broadcasts a roughly 2,000 years ago as a Celtic celebration called Samhain stay safe while networking online. users information. (pronounced sow-in). Apartment Living Assistants (ALA) Colton Mabis and Brock Lamkins By simply including a place like Starbucks, for example, in your status, Samhain was an important Pagan holiday. along with Renee Schloss, a Social Justice Coordinator (SJC), facilitated “check-in” automatically adds a link to “Starbucks” and then sends a The Celts lived in ancient Ireland, Britain and parts of Northern the event. special update to all of your friends’ mini-feeds. France. Samhain marked both the end of summer and the The SJC is similar to a residential assistant (RA) but focuses more on Students can face many consequences from using Facebook, Twitter beginning of the Celtic new year. LGBT, women and gender-related issues that students may face. and MySpace irresponsibly. The SJC lives among the residence so they may have that person to talk “These consequences could be anything from [falling victim to] theft, The Celts believed that on Oct. 31, the eve of the new year, the Much of Halloween’s history has focused on the Macabre Photo courtesy Google Image boundary between the world of the living and the world of the to on a 24-hour basis. to stalking, to robbery,” Schloss said.“We want to ensure that our residents dead became blurred, allowing spirits to revisit their former world. The event featured a couple of guests from the UMKC Women’s use these tools safely.” Historians suspect the church wanted to replace the pagan door for food and money, which later became “trick-or-treating.” Center. Director Brenda Bethman and Michelle Kronan, a victim service The check-in application has led to cases of stalking. On this night, Celtic priests, called Druids, made prophecies celebration with a more “holy” holiday. Over the decades, Halloween spread throughout the country, about the coming year. adjustment manager, attended the discussion portion and gave advice In 2009, Asia McGowan, 20, was killed at gunpoint at the Henry Ford The church later made Nov. 1 All Soul’s Day, in remembrance becoming a popular holiday in many cities and communities, and and information on campus services that assist students through all forms Community College in Detroit after a man stalked her on Facebook and Bonfires and sacrifices of crops and animals were made as of the dead. It was celebrated much like Samhain, with costumes, beloved by children. offerings to the Celtic deities, while the Celtic people danced and of traumatic events, including online stalking, which can lead to more harassed her though YouTube. dancing and parties. Today, Halloween is geared more toward young children and physical and dangerous encounters. More recently in August, two Wisconsin women were charged for sang in costume. Over time, All-Hallows Eve became Hallowmas, which we now their families. Family-friendly activities like trick-or-treating have Samhain was about honoring ancestors, the harvest and The students discussed a few key concerns they experienced while on stalking and eventually assaulting another woman over an ex-boyfriend. know today as Halloween. replaced superstitions and religious ceremonies of the past. Facebook. The women could face up to 12 years in prison. celebrating the new year. Centuries later, when Europeans immigrated to America, they Witchcraft, ghosts and pranks were traded for games, food Centuries later, the political world changed and the Celtic One of the biggest concerns was the availability of information on “It can happen anywhere,” Kronan said. “Be very conscience of who brought small bits of Halloween with them. and festive costumes. Though many no longer have a harvest to Facebook. you are allowing to see this information and what kind of information people found themselves ruled by the Roman Empire. They meshed these traditions with Native American traditions celebrate, they still rejoice in the changing of seasons and the hope Around the eighth century, the Roman Catholic Church made “Residential Life recognizes that social media is a powerful tool, but you are sharing.” to create festivities focused on the harvest, much like the Samhain of things to come. on the flip side, can get users into a lot of trouble if they are not cautious Avoiding online trouble was one of the main goals of “Creepbook.” Nov. 1 All Saints’ Day, to honor saints without making individual of the past. But if you want to celebrate Samhain the old-fashioned way, holidays. about what information they provide,” Schloss said. Teaching the students the safe way to network is key to preventing the Communities came together to dance, sing and tell ghost spread your Halloween festivities out over three days. The students asked what information should be on their profiles. violent crimes from happening again. This was nicknamed All-Hallow’s Day, making Samhuin All- stories. Costumes, pranks and mischief-making were popular. [email protected] Hallows Eve. Kronan explained to students how putting information such as a full Below are a couple upcoming Social Justice events similar to The Irish brought with them the tradition of going door-to- birthday can allow easier identity theft: Someone could obtain one’s “Creepbook” that are sponsored by Residential Life social security number using that information. Oct. 27 is the “Looking closer at Athletics” on the fifth floor lounge in “There is all this information that you’re sharing with folks that I think, the Oak Sreet Residence Hall room 5034 at 8 p.m. in retrospect, when you look at all the stuff you’re putting out there, you Oct. 28 is the annual Post Secret workshop, head to the Oak Sreet realize how vulnerable you can be,” Kronan said. Basement at 9 p.m. to make your own Post Secret. October-fest Kronan also mentioned incidents that led to more serious consequences [email protected]

Kristen McMillen Staff Writer to dress in the colors of the national flag (green and white) on this day,” Olowu said. “The whole nation is celebrating with visits from house to house, a normal occurrence within a neighborhood. Halloween may consist of Jack o’ lanterns, trick-or treating or Halloween parties for students in the There would normally be a lot of cooking [and] eating in most homes, with dancing and loud music United States, but around the world Halloween has different traditions. blaring from a lot of [houses] as well.” Americans may be surprised to learn much of the world is not aware of the Halloween holiday. While Halloween is not celebrated in Cameroon, another traditional festival takes place, student UMKC student Sashi Saripalle said although Halloween is celebrated in India, most people are Innocent Nsoh-Awasom said. unaware of what the holiday actually is. “In Cameroon, people don't celebrate Halloween because they don't know about it, but every “India is a very diverse country, and yes, Halloween is celebrated,” Saripalle said, “unlike in many community and every society once in a while has a social gathering where they celebrate and other countries, Halloween is not known to many people.” socialize in one way or the other,” Nsoh-Awason said. “Cameroon is not an exception. Cameroon Much more common to the people of India is a festival called Dussehra. is very diverse in culture with approximately 200 different ethnic groups with similar but “Dussehra is a popular festival celebrated by Hindus all over India, albeit with different cultures and beliefs.” Halloween safety tips know it is illegal, and potentially leads to more serious consequences than different names. It is believed that it was on this day that Lord Rama killed the A dance celebration even takes place in the northwestern part of Cameroon. Tips to stay safe ‘Tis the time of year when many people celebrate All Hallow’s Eve, and needing a way home. demon-king, Ravana, and rescued his abducted wife, Sita. In other words, it In Mankon, Bamenda (North West Province) specifically, there is a there are plenty of attractions to see. Kansas City has dozens of events Meeting people is what makes partying fun, but it is important to be signifies the triumph of good over evil,” Saripalle said. celebration similar to Halloween called Abine Forghe (the Fon's Dance). Mark Linville News Editor to celebrate the popular holiday. Even though it’s all fun and games, it is cautious of strangers, especially on Halloween. Do not leave with them Dussehra is also celebrated during the month of October. It is a dance celebration where the Fon (leader of the ethnic group), his always smart to stay safe and prevent anything or anyone from spoiling the alone; make sure your friends are with you at all times. Student, Olajumoke Olowu said Nigeria is a country that does not entourage, the people and the village masquerade. The Fon's Dance fun. Here are a few tips for you and yours to enjoy on the evening of haunt. celebrate Halloween.. usually takes place midsummer every year. Never leave your drink unattended “We do not celebrate Halloween in Nigeria,” Olowu said. “The This dance is to honor the Fon and his royalty and to eat, dance, Travel in groups Everyone knows what a “roofie” is. Nobody wants one in their drink. only thing celebrated of national significance in October is our socialize and meet people. This day is a public holiday in Mankon. When going to haunted houses in the west bottoms or a Halloween So when you’re out this Halloween, be safe with your drinks. Never leave Independence Day, which is October 1. This year’s was our Jubilee “Everybody dresses in particular regalia which makes the event party, make sure you and your friends stay together and rely on each other it unattended. When holding your drink, hold it at the rim of the cup so celebration, 50 years of Independence.” very colorful and beautiful,” Nsoh-Awasom said. to stay safe. Hundreds of people dressed up in crazy masks and costumes your hand covers it. Accept drinks from the people you trust. Unopened Like Halloween in the United States, Nigerian students do not get Although there is no trick-or-treating involved, the celebration can cause a little too much excitement, which means anything can happen, or sealed bottles are always safer. out of school for the day, except in special circumstances. involves children. especially when some are drinking alcohol at parties or night clubs and Be cautious of strangers and masked “creepers.” “Elementary students are selected to participate in a national parade “Children are also given a place in this celebration,” Nsoh-Awasom bars. Costumes are forms of disguises. It is always hard to identify someone in a mask. You may know him or her but always be cautious. Always be that is covered and syndicated nationwide,” Olowu said. “The president said. “They don't get candy. However, they eat traditional food, dance Safe partying would usually give an address at this parade.” too, compete with each other and engage in so many other fun activities. aware of the people you meet; you may want to ask them to take off their Many UMKC students attend parties or go to places like Power and mask when introducing yourself. Those who are not chosen to participate in the parade can join in the The celebration is one of a kind, which everybody in Mankon awaits every Light District and Westport during Halloween. Don’t drive drunk. We all festivities in other ways. year.” [email protected] “For adult Nigerians, both inside and outside the country, there is a tendency [email protected] 4 NEWS Vol. 78, Issue 10 Oct. 25, 2010 NEWS 5 Anti-military activist speaks at UMKC Mark Linville News Editor fund the mapping of the indigenous land of San Luis Potosi, and Oaxaca, Mexico. Expert shares “On the 14th of January, 2009, the Union of “I’ve been focusing on the role of the U.S. Military Organizations of the Sierra Juárez of Oaxaca against folks in Oaxaca, Mexico, [and] against (UNOSJO) released a communiqué in which the indigenous uprising in Mexico,” Sedillo said. “When organization expressed concerns of BioPiracy in we talk about the role of the U.S. Military against the the Mexico Indigena mapping project, and claims indigenous people, there’s an unknown history of that communities were deceived, having no idea their role.” tips to reduce that a primary funder of the project was the Foreign The role he brought up involves the School of the Military Studies Office (FMSO). UNOSJO cites a Americas, or the “School of Assassins” as Sedillo puts clear lack of transparency and additional suspicions it, which has trained soldiers to specifically handle of implications related to the US Army’s controversial indigenous uprisings in Mexico. Human Terrain Mapping System. Indeed, there is The man the film is named after, Lieut. Col. very compelling evidence that the FMSO is engaging Geoffrey B. Demarest who is part of FMSO at fire hazards in what they themselves define as ‘Civil Information Fort Leavenworth, Kan., plays a big role in the Management in Support of Counterinsurgency geographical mapping of indigenous regions. Operations.’” Demarest, a graduate of the School of the

Above is an excerpt taken from an article written Americas, served for 23 years in the U.S. Military. Photo courtesy Google Images by Simon Sedillo, a frequent visitor to the UMKC Demarest is a researcher at the FMSO at Fort campus and young political rights activist. Leavenworth and has completed courses training He continues his research and politically based on defense attaché, Foreign are officer’s training, Katherine Rucker Contributing Writer equipment caused three of every four dormitory fires. The majority Hawkins recommends students have a portable aerosol fire A propaganda poster breaking down indigenous targeting Courtesy Google Images fight against what he believes is the oppression of defense strategy and defense language training, of the fatalities occurred in bedrooms. extinguisher in their rooms. indigenous people in Mexico. among, others at the School of the Americas. October is Fire Safety Month. Fires occur during the evenings and on weekends when students First Alert has a product called Tundra, a fire extinguisher spray Sedillo is descendant of indigenous people from “The Foreign Military Studies Office (FMSO) According to the Center for Campus Fire Safety, almost 80 are in their residences. that costs less than $20 and is recommended for every room. the Mexican state of Oaxaca. His family was part at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, is an open source re- percent of college fire fatalities happen off-campus. Students can Tracey Hawkins, expert and owner of Safety and Security These easy-to-use cans allow students to put out small fires. of the repatriation or mass deportation of illegal search organization of the U.S. Army. Founded as the crowd into older buildings without sprinklers or updated electrical Source, spoke at a safety awareness fair in September at UMKC. Hawkins also recommends a device called Smokestopper. This immigrants during 1960s in the United States. Soviet Army Studies Office in 1986, it was an innova- systems. Alcohol abuse is also a common factor in causing fires. Hawkins said there are several common factors in fire deaths. rubber strip goes under doors to prevent smoke from getting Sedillo uses documentary film to present his tive program that brought together military special- Every dormitory or off-campus housing unit needs not only a Careless disposal of smoking materials, which include impaired inside a room. This is ideal for residence halls, apartments and off- political protests against governments who he ists and civilian academics to focus on military and computer, refrigerator and microwave, but also fire and carbon judgment from alcohol consumption, control space heaters, campus housing. believes take advantage of the indigenous peoples in security topics derived from unclassified, foreign me- monoxide safety products and prevention education. curling and flat irons and other heated devices, overloaded For students who live in off-campus houses, a combination Mexico. dia. The results were unclassified articles and papers Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning electrical outlets, extension cords and power strips are common smoke-and-carbon monoxide-detector that talks is ideal. This In his most recent film, “The Demarest Factory,” that provided new understandings and broad access deaths in America, claiming 400 lives and sending another 20,000 sources of fires. device will say what the emergency is (fire or carbon monoxide) Sedillo critically investigates the geographical to information from a base of expertise in the U.S. to the emergency room each year, according to the Center for Know your building’s evacuation plan in case something does and which room is involved. mapping of indigenous villages in Mexico. Army, Department of Defense and foreign and U.S. Disease Control and Prevention. go wrong. At night this alarm will alert you and calmly get you out safely. “It’s a history that we carry that we don’t really like defense communities and universities,” the FMSO The number of fires in campus housing—dormitory, fraternity Do not disable smoke alarms. Contact proper authorities to It is a First Alert product available at K-Mart. to talk about,” Sedillo said. website http://fmso.leavenworth.army.mil states. and sorority homes, has risen from 1,800 fires in 1998 to 3,300 change batteries and cook in designated areas only and never leave If you have more questions, you can contact Hawkins at 816- Sedillo uses every media outlet and informational “All of [Demarest’s] stuff was posted on the in 2005. cooking equipment unattended when in use. 372-0939 or email her at traceyhawkins@safetyandsecuritysource. source he can to compile research and build his internet,” Sedillo said. “He was just blatant, and he These fires have caused an annual average of seven deaths and Take special care with holiday and seasonal decorations, avoid com. cause. wasn’t trying to hide it.” 46 injuries. using combustible materials and keep them away from heat [email protected] He recently began researching the controversy Sedillo talks about the “system” and what it’s doing According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking sources. surrounding the geographical mapping in Mexico to these societies. and criticizing a University of Kansas (KU) The “blunt end” of the system is what mainly is geography professor for being involved in what affecting the indigenous people and their homelands. Sedillo has called a scandal. “[The blunt end] is turning the entire earth, all of His research has led him toward the U.S. Military her resources, all of her human beings into products, and the School of the Americas. into merchandise to be bought and sold,” Sedillo In his article, “The Demarest Factor: The Ethics of said. “We are merchandise. We are a variable in UMKC’s Truman Center hosts UN Under- U.S. Department of Defense Funding for Academic an equation for profit, and a lot of our people are Research in Mexico,” posted at www.indybay.org, considered disposable variables.” Sedillo addresses KU’s involvement in what he Sedillo said he believes there is a simple list of believes is the wrongful seizure of indigenous land people who are considered disposable, including in Mexico. farm workers, indigenous people, people of color, Secretary-General lecture It was reported in 2005 the KU geography poor people, students and, above all, women. department received $500,000 in funding from the [email protected] Sedillo lectures at UMKC Photo by Mark Linville U.S Department of Defense. The money was used to Nathan Zoschke Copy Editor The event, sponsored by the Truman Center and the United Pascoe cited African backing of the International Criminal Nations Association of Greater Kansas City (GKC-UNA), was Court, which has opened investigations in several African On April 25, 1945, President Harry Truman signed the Charter attended by students and faculty from UMKC, Park University, countries. of the United Nations (U.N.) in San Francisco. William Jewell College, Johnson County Community College and “You can’t have peace and justice as exclusive,” Pascoe said. In 1969, 24 years later, he authorized the creation of the Harry Kansas City, Kansas Community College. Other participants asked questions about nuclear sanctions on S. Truman Center for Governmental Affairs at UMKC. Pascoe, a Missouri native with a 40-year career in the U.S. Foreign Iran, the role of private business in shaping foreign policy and the “His thinking at the time was the library would be an archives, Service, spoke primarily about the U.N.’s foreign involvement. likelihood of nuclear disarmament in North Korea. and the Truman Center would have more of a civic-engagement Topics ranged from blood diamonds in Africa to nuclear “The reality is that it is beginning to bite,” Pascoe said of the and education focus,” Truman Center Administrative Assistant proliferation in Pakistan to conflict in Sudan’s Darfur region. Iranian sanctions. “But is it going to stop them from the nuclear APC presents: Haunted House Gayla Curtis said. Pascoe explained the U.N.’s work revolves largely around program? Probably not. Countries will do whatever they want to But Truman’s plan did not happen for many years. negotiations and preventive diplomacy. do and it may not be enough.” “UMKC didn’t do anything with the center for 35 years, and in “There’s no magic formula to any of these [missions],” Pascoe Pascoe said he fears nuclear proliferation in other Middle teachers and out to the kids.” House] gives kids another chance to wear their costumes. As a Kasim Hardaway Staff Writer the last four years, they’ve tried to revive it,” Curtis said. said. Eastern counties and stated sanctions only work effectively in The community Halloween is an annual event APC hosts. kid you would try to sleep in your costume.” In 2007, after years of failed committees and recommendation Among myriad projects, the U.N. is currently working with countries that are active in the global community. The Activities and Programming Council (APC) hosted a With several Haunted Houses under their belt, APC is very Choosing Saturday as the day to host the event took some studies, the Truman Center finally hit the ground running. the European Union (EU) and the Economic Community of Curtis said she was pleased with student turnout. Haunted House this Saturday in the Student Union. familiar with the required planning. planning. By having the event last weekend and not Halloween “The emphasis is on focusing on policies and things that Truman West African States (ECOWAS) to facilitate peaceful elections in “You’re always concerned if students are going to interact and “[This is] a community Halloween,” Spirit and Tradition “The activities we have planned today are a bounce house, weekend, APC was able to cater to people’s schedules. had some involvement with that are still relevant today,” Curtis Guinea. have questions or if they’re going to be silent,” Curtis said. “I Coordinator Daryl Williams said. “Pretty much it is just [an] we have the milk jugs set up and the kids throw balls at them, “Parents stay and watch their kids,” Williams said. “We aren’t said. “We try to honor things that Truman did, and oftentimes Pascoe said this involves drawn-out negotiations and working thought it was wonderful that Jay [Sjerven of the GKC-UNA] event we throw for the kids. It is a safe place to have Halloween a spin wheel, hacky sack, a caricature artist and face painting,” babysitting. They come out and sign a harmless agreement we’re doing that through public affairs programs.” with Guinea “each step of the way.” basically had to cut off the question and answer time for the fun.” Williams said. form and sit back and watch their kids have fun.” Three initiatives are listed on the Truman Center website: civic “One of the very wise people I work with said our problem in cocktail hour and the dinner. I thought it was wonderful that APC hosted this event for kids in local school districts. With a variety of Halloween games and activities, kids never Parents remained with their kids as they enjoyed the engagement, county governance and civic education. this business is that we’re cheating history,” Pascoe said. “What students were engaged.” The haunted house provided children with an opportunity to had an opportunity to be bored. Halloween festivities, the event was enjoyed by kids and The Truman Center’s offerings range from political internships would normally have a transition of a two decades or three decades The Truman Center’s next event, “America’s Role in the World: celebrate Halloween before the actual holiday passed. A crowd favorite was face painting. Children lined up to parents. to guest speakers. we’re trying to force down into a couple of years.” What Does National Security Mean in the 21st Century?” a “We sent out emails to all of the elementary schools, and resemble their favorite animals and Halloween figures. For updates on future events from APC, go to www. One of the recent speakers was B. Lynn Pascoe, U.N. Under- Pascoe went on to discuss the role of the United Nations moderated public discussion on national security, will be held we have been doing it for so long, so Principals know and are “It was kind of a free day,” Williams said. “When you get to apcactivities.com. Secretary-General for Political Affairs. Security Council, which drew questions from students and faculty 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28 at the Truman Forum at the Plaza aware of it,” Williams said. “They send newsletters to all the close to Halloween, people usually won’t come. [The Haunted [email protected] Pascoe spoke 4:45-6 p.m. Monday in the Administrative who attended the event. branch of the Kansas City Public Library, 4801 Main St. Center’s Plaza Room. Afterward, he addressed the Mayor’s U.N. One participant questioned why no African country is a To RSVP or for more information visit www.irckc.org. Day Dinner in Pierson Auditorium. permanent member of the Security Council and whether the lack [email protected] of an African veto power was undemocratic. 6 NEWS Vol. 78, Issue 10 Oct. 25, 2010 NEWS 7

Blotter Mark Linville News Editor Oct. 15 History of the 2:27 a.m. Disturbance Officers responded to a noise complaint UMKC Women’s Center at 55th Street and Rockhill Road. 4:51 p.m. Vehicular Accident A driver in the School of Education Jack o’ lantern lot struck an object with his car. Oct. 16 12:16 a.m. Disturbance presents positive body image A large party was disbanded by an officer at 54th and Harrison Streets. Briana Ibanez After the devil turned himself Oct. 17 Forum Editor/ Asst. News Editor into the coin, Stingy Jack decided women’s issues, [but] we are here for men as well,” Fortenberry messages to students who participated in the activity. he would keep the coin for himself. 3:40 p.m. Injury Kasim Hardaway Staff Writer A student at the Durwood Soccer said. “We really just want to promote positive body image here at Along with this activity, the table had multiple brochures and He placed the devil-coin in his Pumpkins are very common Stadium felt her knee pop and was Monday, Oct. 18, UMKC’s Women’s Center set up a table in the UMKC and within the community around campus.” pamphlets to inform students on how to promote positive body pocket which also held a silver around Halloween. Something that transported to the hospital. The Women’s Center’s target was female students but this event image and do away with negativity. cross. Oak Street dormitories to promote positive body image among is even more popular is the Jack 5:40 p.m. Injury students. At the table were Women’s Center Office Assistant applied to male students as well. “Our flyers and pamphlets will help you have better body In doing so, the devil could not o’ lantern, but many do not know A student at Durwood Soccer Stadium injured Tayln Helman and Graduate Assistant for Programming Nikeisha Body image affects everyone no matter what gender. image,” Helman said. “We have a petition to stop ‘fat talk,’ which is revert to his original form. where that name originated. her knee but refused medical attention. Fortenberry. The Women’s Center made it a priority to include everyone a contract that says you will stop using words such as fat. We also Jack o’ lanterns are pumpkins At some point, Jack freed the “We are here for Love Your Body Day, and we want to let people at the event, especially through the scale set up as an interactive have a several pamphlets that talk about body image.” that have been hollowed out and devil on one condition: He would Oct. 18 know that they can love their bodies and that they shouldn’t really activity. The next step is for students to take measures outside ofthe carved. not pester Jack for one year and if 1:21 p.m. Vehicular Accident strive for a certain number or weight,” Helman said. “It doesn’t “The scale is an activity that we are using,” Helman said. “If you event to promote positive body image. Traditional Jack o’ lanterns have he died, he would not take his soul. A vehicle pulled out from a parking matter what you weigh, it’s who you are.” stand on it you don’t get a number, you get a color. These colors The Women’s Center has several events planned for this school a candle placed in the center to About a year later, Jack tricked space and struck a passing vehicle in The Women’s Center hosted the event to increase students match up with pieces of paper that have slogans to enforce positive year, if you would like to find out what is going on, Fortenberry showcase whatever was carved into the devil into climbing a tree to the Administrative Center drive. awareness of body image issues and to steer them in the direction body image. It’s to help people love themselves more through encourages you to stop by the Women’s Center. it. take some fruit. Oct. 19 of positive body image. positive reinforcement.” If you are interested in being involved with UMKC’s Women’s Nowadays, most people recog- Once in the tree, Jack carved a 11:27 a.m. Information Helman said no matter how you may look, you must embrace By removing the numbers from the scale, the Women’s Center Center, you can contact either Helman or Fortenberry at thhc5@ nize jack o’ lanterns to be fancy cross onto it so the devil could not A university-owned laptop was reported who you are. eliminated the stigma of weight. They replaced numbers with mail.umkc.edu or [email protected]. pumpkins, but pumpkins have not get down. stolen from a staff member’s vehicle “Particularly because we are the Women’s Center, we deal with colors that represented different slogans. The slogans were positive [email protected] always been used. Again, Jack made a deal with at 52nd street and Rockhill road. In ancient Ireland, jack o’ lan- him. This time the deal was that he 3:14 p.m. Violation of University Rules terns were made from turnips or had to leave him alone for 10 more and Regulations potatoes. years. Suspects were found at the University According to the Encyclopedia Not long after the second deal Center parking lot in possession of Britannica, the Irish Potato Famine was made Jack, died. a fraudulent parking permit. (from 1845 until 1849) brought Because God did not allow Oct. 20 Irish immigrants to the United people like Jack into heaven, 5:33 p.m. Property Damage the only other option was hell. States, who brought the concept of A student found several scratches and some The devil kept his word about Jack o’ lanterns as well. paint transferred on her car parked in the not taking Jack’s soul even after According to the History Chan- Oak Street Residence Hall parking lot. nel, the practice of carving turnips everything Jack did to him. 8:33 p.m. Larceny The devil decided to get even and making them into Jack o’ lan- A woman at Oak Place Apartments left with Jack. He sent Jack away with terns stems from an Irish myth of a several items unattended and found only a coal to light the path in front man whose nickname was “Stingy her laptop, iPod, digital camera, and of him. Jack.” cash and credit cards missing. The legend is Stingy Jack asked As the legend states, Jack placed the coal into one of his hollowed- Oct. 21 the devil to go out and have a few 9:12 a.m. Fire drinks with him. out turnips and has been roaming the earth ever since. A student accidentally ignited a flammable Stingy Jack did not want to liquid with a lab burner at the Dental School. pay for the devil’s drinks, so they After that, Stingy Jack was referred to as “Jack of the lantern,” 12:30 p.m. Violation of University Rules made a deal. The devil would turn and Regulations himself into a coin that Stingy Jack and later as “Jack o’ lantern.” [email protected] Officers responded to remove a boot from the would use to buy the drinks. wheel of a vehicle in the Oak Place parking lot. The color scale was associated with positive paper messages The color scale at the body table Photos by Kasim Hardaway [email protected]

Jack o’ lantern carved by Jill Schleiden Photo by Mark Linville

Briefly mentioned A look at the Briana Ibanez Forum Editor/ Asst. News Editor Send a message to [email protected] to register for the social networking site in that past week, and about four in 10 upcoming election event. Admission is free. students reported having over 500 friends on those sites. The Convocation Center is located at 54th street and Despite those numbers, one in seven students said those Nathan Zoschke Copy Editor Priest comes to Kansas City Society of Jesus (S.J.) Jesuit Priest and founder of Troost Avenue on the Rockhurst campus. networks increase feelings of isolation. Homeboy Industries, Reverend Gregory Boyle, will be For more information, contact John Meyer at 816-501- Along with social networking sites, text messages were also presenting “Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless 4485. involved in the poll. The Nov. 2 off-year election is quickly other relevant information. Compassion” at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 1 at the Rockhurst According to a press release, 48 percent of students cannot approaching. U-News has compiled an extensive list of University Convocation Center. Poll discovers shocking feelings about decide whether a text messages was meant seriously or in a Every two years, the entire U.S. House of U.S., state and local candidates and ballot Father Boyle will discuss how the gang divide in Los technology joking manner by the sender. Representatives and one-third of the U.S. initiatives in both Missouri and Kansas. Angeles was lessened by showing great care for others and On Oct. 7, The Jed Foundation, the Associated Press The poll also discovered nearly 70 percent of those polled Senate come up for re-election. We have researched credentials, background business. and mtvU released the results of a poll that focused on how had arguments through text message despite the fact that a A number of local races and initiatives will information and positions on important issues He started Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles over 20 college students are affected emotionally by always being large number of students felt solving a conflict is better when also appear on the ballot. of candidates running for office in contested years ago as a program that would try to address the problems connected to technology and the close relationship they done one-on-one. Voter registration deadlines have already races. beginning to arise in the gang-involved youth. Homeboy share with technology. For more statistics or information on this poll, visit www. come and gone in both Missouri and Kansas, To view these compilations and research, go Industries is recognized as the largest gang prevention According to a press release, 90 percent of college halfofus.com/press.aspx. and registered voters should have already to the online exclusive section at www.unews. program in the United States. students who participated in the poll reported visiting a [email protected] received a confirmation card in the mail listing com. the address of their polling location, along with [email protected] 8 A&E Vol. 78, Issue 10 Oct. 25, 2010 A&E 9 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Ask the cook: ‘The King Stag’ is a must see! Easy smoothies and frappuccinos

Diane Balagna Staff Writer a blender. Don’t have one? No cream? Keep a can handy in the problem: a decent model will cost fridge. Thinking about nutrition? Weird News $30 to $50. Depending on how Good news: frozen fruit retains the often you go out for smoothies, nutritional value of fresh fruit. your new blender could pay for There are several smoothie varia- itself within a month. tions: frozen strawberries and blue- My favorite is the Magic Bullet. berry yogurt, frozen mango with It has one-and two-cup sizes for flaked coconut and pineapple juice easy measuring and makes not only or chocolate raspberry yogurt with great smoothies but also dips and frozen berries and chocolate sauce. salsas. I found mine at Bed Bath & Your frappuccino fix is just Beyond. as easy. Ice, chocolate milk and Smoothies are easy and require strongly brewed coffee give you a This week’s question: “I love just three ingredients: ice, yogurt nice mocha frappuccino. Let the frappuccinos and smoothies, but I (or milk), and fruit (frozen or coffee go to room temperature don’t like paying $4 for them. How fresh). A ½ cup of ice, ½ cup of fruit or add extra ice if you’re running can I enjoy them at home and save and a six-ounce container of your short on time. Add caramel sauce, some money, too?” favorite flavor of yogurt blended chocolate chips and whipped cream together for about 30 seconds, and for an indulgent treat. You’d be surprised how easy it voila! Do-it-yourself smoothies and is. These basic recipes use simple You’ve got yourself a smoothie. frappuccinos: open 24-7 in your ingredients you already have on Does it need to be sweeter? Keep very own kitchen. hand or are easy to find at any honey on hand and blend well. [email protected] grocery. Love the richness of whipped Your most important tool is

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Cartoon by John Kline Cast members of ‘The King Stag’ Photo courtesy of KC Rep Theatre

Kristen McMillen Staff Writer interviewing over 2,000 women. She loves him, same thing at the same time, or one would get silhouetted against this beautiful backdrop on Nikki Bomgardner A & E Editor but she is confused about why he is having this an idea. We would look at each other and know the set that has been lit gorgeously, and we get “The King Stag” is the tale of King Deramo interview and breaking all the women’s hearts in that we were talking about the same thing. I think to play with the size of the stag,” Thomas said. (Greg Brostrom), searching for his honest and the kingdom. She speaks honestly even though that’s kind of rare.” “There are bits with explosions, swords and guns. true queen. The town’s prime minister, Tartaglia she knows it could ruin her chances with him.” Roberts truly has a passion for this play. There are lots of cool things.” Yes...no...yes...no... (Mark Thomas), also has an agenda to pair his While Urbina said it was natural to play a “I first did ‘The King Stag’ when I was an The actors’ performance was inspiring. They Recipe: A 19-year-old man left a party in northern California and decided own daughter, Clarissa (Kelly Rebecca Gibson), lover, there were elements of this piece that made undergraduate and I was in it,” Roberts said. “It’s really got into character. Each of the characters Basic smoothie and frappuccino recipes to hitch a ride home after police officer stopped to check on the lone with King Deramo. it challenging. always stuck in my head as one of my favorite had his or her own individual personality and hitchhiker. The man asked the officer for a ride home, and the officer Yet King Deramo’s choice of a queen proves to “We live in a tragedy within a comedy,“ Urbina experiences on the stage. Doing this play is really vibrant wardrobe. Perhaps one of the most asked the man if he had anything illegal. The man answered “yes” then be a surprise for Prime Minister Tartaglia, who said. “That’s hard because we see everyone the reason that I do theatre. It emphasizes how interesting characters was the parrot. The parrot quickly changed his mind and said “no.” The man then agreed to be will do anything to change this turn of events. playing and being goofy while we are dying for different theatre is from other art forms, because (Grant Fletcher Prewitt) even had parrot-like searched. The officer found powder cocaine on the man and arrested Colorful in design and dialogue, this play our lover. That’s what makes it challenging, but we have to figure out how to make the impossible head movements. Prewitt did a superb job of him. He was later charged with felony possession. has something for everyone. Amy Urbina, who once you learn to accept that, then it actually possible. It really takes everyone, not just the showing bird-like movements and talking like a Diane Balagna Staff Writer played Angela, agreed. becomes really fun.” actors and the directors, to solve problems and parrot. “This play is a fairy tale for all ages, filled with Alongside Angela is the evil prime minister, input in the collective imagination.” It was hard to get bored with “The King Relive your favorite memories of lazy summer afternoons any time of the year. Get creative and discover your magic, betrayal, unconditional love,” Urbina said. Tartaglia. Thomas had the challenge of playing The production evoked imagination from the Stag.” Such comical elements of theatre kept the favorite flavor combinations. Go crazy! All in the family “There [are] some crazy characters that come in this evil character as a humble old man. audience with a colorful thought process. The audience laughing throughout the entire piece. A 2-year-old little girl, her 26-year-old mother and 51-year-old and out. It’s funny, but yet there is some heartfelt “I play two characters,” Thomas said. “I play students involved did an excellent job. The play The characters switched off reciting humorous Indulgent strawberry smoothie grandmother kept it “all in the family” Oct. 20 when they broke into the moments in this play that people can relate to.” the villain Tartaglia, whose ambition is to take offered interesting stage design opportunities to lines. Humorous lines also led to meaningful home of an elderly Michigan man. The homeowner came home during Mark Thomas, who played multiple characters, over the kingdom. I also play an old man, who students. messages throughout the play. • ½ cup ice the family invasion and pulled into the driveway. said the play was done well. has the misfortune of wandering through the “We try to give the richest experience for the “Never forget your humble birth and do not • ½ cup frozen strawberries The grandmother tried to stall the homeowner outside, but didn’t do “We think of it collectively as a ‘greatest forest and, through magic, his body gets taken students that are in the program, not just for the become proud,” character Pantaloon (Noel • 1 cup milk so very well. The elderly man walked around the house, saw a window hits’ play,” Thomas said. “It’s got a little bit of over by the King.” actors, but for the designers,” Roberts said. “This Collins) mentioned to his daughter, Angela. • 3 tablespoons honey (more if desired) removed and caught the younger two ladies in action. The three everything you would want to see in a play. It’s While Thomas said he enjoys playing is a designer’s dream.” Angela’s honesty and humbleness proved to • ¾ cup whipped cream (use a can for the Starbucks effect) generations of females fled the scene but were caught shortly after up the got fighting, loving, weeping and rejoicing. characters with such extremes, he also enjoys The most impressive elements of “The King be helpful throughout the play. Place first four ingredients together in a blender and mix on high for 30-45 seconds. Pour into a tall glass and spiral street. The 2-year-old was placed in child protective custody. Everything is really explored to its fullest extent, playing the role of the angel-like character who Stag” were the lighting, sound and costumes. “The King Stag” runs through Oct. 31. whipped cream on top. if only for a little bit at a time.” falls in love. The lights were timed with the sound to display a Thomas said he encourages everyone to take the The play is told in commedia dell ‘arte style, “The King Stag” is co-directed by Stephanie colorful setting of magical effects. The sound was opportunity and see it while they can. Caramel frappuccino in which the audience is a key component of the Roberts and Theodore Swetz. Roberts was timed with the actors. The characters’ costumes “There’s a good chance you won’t see this play King Kong in Kansas City play. awarded the Charlotte Street Foundation added vibrant color, to the production. again,” Thomas said. “It is a real experience that I • ½ cup ice A 300-pound pet chimpanzee got loose last week in Kansas City near “There is a lot of interaction with the Generative Performing Artist Fellowship. Smeraldina’s (Andrea Morales) costume was don’t think gets replicated in any other style. The • 1 cup milk 76th and Indiana streets. The chimp threw a trash can at a police car, audience,” Urbina said. “The characters speak Although co-directed plays can sometimes very colorful, which fits the character’s bubbly rarity of it is its own reason to go see it.” • ½ cup strongly brewed coffee climbed onto the hood and smashed the windshield. Tranquilizer darts to the audience, and they become very involved present difficulty and differences in opinion, personality. Smeraldina’s shoes were bright “The King Stag” is a must see. The audience • 4 tablespoons caramel syrup (more if desired, you can also drizzle it on top) failed to subdue the chimp but the owner was able to coax the chimp with the process and the show, and they become Roberts said this wasn’t the case with “The King neon yellow with bright orange laces. These agreed the humor and vibrant setting, along with • ¾ cup whipped cream back into his chained cage. The owner was cited for “having a dangerous a part of it.” Stag.” unique technical elements and details made the a carefully selected cast of actors, made this play Place first four ingredients in the blender and mix on high for 30-45 seconds. Pour into a tall glass and top with animal within city limits,” according to KC police captain Rich Lockhart. Urbina’s character, Angela, is an honest lover “Ted and I really have the same kind of play much more interesting. Thomas noted the irresistible. It was easy to follow and there was whipped cream and more caramel sauce. [email protected] trying to win the heart of King Deramo. aesthetic, comic timing, sense of rhythm and unique special effects created an effective visual never a dull moment. Enjoy! “Angela is in love with King Deramo,” Urbina music,” Roberts said. “We literally sometimes display. [email protected] [email protected] said. “She is faithful to her love. The King is would finish each other’s sentences, or say the “The first time we see the stags, they are A 10 A&E Vol. 78, Issue 10 Oct. 25, 2010 A&E 11 Top 5: Scary movies ‘See-Saw’: Well-balanced Greta Moore Staff Writer physical empathetic responses to what they are Southerland said. “At least the most famous It was one of those moments where you have saying.” person did. A lot of the stories tonight have been to do it. You almost have to disassociate from The Charlotte Street Foundation hosted The show also featured co-collaborators Shay learning to do something and then that going your body because you hate what you have to “See-Saw,” an installation-based performance Estes, Tuesday Faust, Shawn Hansen, Mike awry in some kind of way. Obviously we told that do so much, but how that made me a stronger created by composer Mark Southerland and Stover and Matt Tady. There was also a special in a strange way. There are baby goats around.” performer.” Mark Linville News Editor “Dawn of the Dead” 1978 choreographer Jane Gotch. appearance by Peregrine Honig, third-place The baby goats were a delight to watch for the The music was a mixture of unique and Both performers are UMKC alumni. There winner from the Bravo reality show “Work of audience. different styles and even some famous songs. Many people watch scary movies during the Halloween season, “Psycho” 1960 is a final performance this Monday night at La Art.” “We wanted a bunch of babies to come out, “I do a lot of more traditional music, so it was but one question I have is whether or not they really know what Esquina, at 1000 W. 25th St. “The whole show deals with memories and but the mom’s wouldn’t let them out this late,” nice to play just songs, and some atmospheric scary is? “I would say that we based it off mirror neurons how our memories shape the things we do, the Gotch said. “So we thought, ‘Let’s get baby goats.’ music as a reaction to the dancers,” Stover said. Scary isn’t gore, blood or guts squirting from a zombie’s mouth in our brains,” Gotch said. “We are hard-wired to art we make and the music we make,” Stover said. I think it works really well. W.C. Fields said never “It was all over the map.” after gnawing off a victim’s limb. have empathetic responses toward other people “It’s a conceptual piece so you can take what you put an animal or a baby on stage because they The audience enjoyed the performance and What many people think is scary is not typically intended and animals on the planet. That’s our nature. will. I like the look on people’s faces when things will steal the show, and that’s kind of what we found it gave them much to think about. when the films were made. Scary is that eerie feeling you get in 2. We feel that performers utilize mirror neurons happen.” wanted.” “I thought it was really beautiful,” UMKC 4. in performance to elicit an empathetic response To explore the themes of memories and The memories expressed were personal to the alumna Lydia Friz said. “A little inscrutable at the pit of your stomach while watching a movie. It’s that scene that makes you jump in your seat, the one part that makes you from the audience.” empathy, the artists employed a number of tools performers and showed how they developed times, hard-to-read, but then there were very scream and special moment that makes you cling to your friend’s “So now that we know about this consciously,” that seemed to also express vulnerability. their talents. clear moments. I liked how there were different arm in the movie theater. Gotch said. “We wanted to bring this into To do this, they used mirrored dancing, music, “This ‘Magic Moment’ was a show I did when things going on. It sort of played with your mind Movies have been made since the late 1800s and horror films performance in a non-soap opera after-school baby goats and an amazing double saxophone I was 14,” Gotch said. “I had to dance to the song and encouraged interaction.” have been made since the late 1920s. special sort of way, like as a tear-jerker, but how solo by Southerland. in this big arena. Then I had to pick up the bull [email protected] Films like the “Phantom of the Opera,” 1925, and the original we could really create through experiences “I’m sort of scared of dying playing two saxes,” head and walk around the whole arena with it. “Dracula,” 1931, shocked the audience and caused people to faint and have heart attacks in the theater, but I am sure that wasn’t meant to happen. Films in that era were uncharted territory. Films are meant to affect the audience in various ways. Some Image courtesy Google Images are meant to cause utter panic like “War of the Worlds,” written Earlier, I said scary isn’t gore, blood or guts squirting from a Image courtesy Google Images by H.G. Wells and adapted into film in 1953 by Byron Haskin. zombie’s mouth after gnawing off a limb from a victim. But when Scary movies deliver shock and mystery to the audience. They it comes to the classic created by the king of zombies, George A. From the collection of horror tales from the master of suspense, play on the imagination of the audience, and apply it to “real” life. Romero, gore is scary for many reasons. Alfred Hitchcock, “Psycho” is a thriller that plays on the sanity of And that is what scary is, the possibility of being real. This film, set in the Midwest, depicts the fall of society to a viral the human mind. Psycho is about a woman, Marion Crane, played I have chosen my top five scary moves of all time, based on the epidemic that turns everyone into flesh eating zombies that feed by Janet Leigh, staying in a hotel room after stealing $40,000 from suspense and shock of the films. on the living. a job client. What makes this film scary are the controversies it presents. Crane is stabbed to death in the famous shower murder scene Many of its scenes make you question your morals and ask by the hotel owner, Norman Bates, played by Anthony Perkins. “Rosemary’s Baby” 1968 yourself what you would do in that situation. The realness of the stabbing and the way the chocolate syrup In one particular scene, a few rowdy zombie kids charge at the hits the wall and goes down the drain makes it all scary. I might protagonist of the film and try to eat him. He proceeds to take out add “Psycho” is the first movie to kill off the main character of the his gun and shoots them repeatedly. That seems wrong, but again, story in the first half of the film. what would you do? The suspense that follows and leads us to great revelation the Another scary aspect of the movie is who is becoming a end is what grants Hitchcock his title as master of suspense. zombie. A scene in the movie depicts a women running into a 1. family member who clearly is a zombie. She goes to hug him and in doing so, the zombie bites right into her arm. It truly is “The Silence of the Lambs” a situation when losing all you have, including loved ones, is a 1991 possibility. “The Brood” 1979 5.

Image courtesy Google Images 3. This film, directed by the infamous Roman Polanski in 1968, is set in New York City. A young couple moves into their dream apartment and lives happily for a short time. In true horror movie fashion, their bliss doesn’t last long. One day, Rosemary, played by Mia Farrow, becomes pregnant by the devil, or Satan, if you will. This, of course, caused a rift between Rosemary and her husband, Guy, played by John Cassavetes. Image courtesy Google Images The movie gets creepier and creepier as the minutes go by, This film is probably the most realistic on the list. There are until the moment comes. Rosemary doesn’t see the baby after other serial killers like Dr. Hannibal Lecter, played by Anthony giving birth. Guy decided to give the baby to the evil cult of old Image courtesy Google Images Hopkins, out there. They may not all like brains for dinner people next door, who appear to be devil worshipers. though. What makes this film scary is the uncomfortable-ness Rosemary looks at the baby and flips. But in the end, she “The Brood” is a very creepy film that gets quite violent in you get while watching. somehow loves it. What adds to the suspense of the movie is some scenes. Nola Carveth, played by Samantha Eggar, goes Seeing Buffalo Bill, played by Ted Levine, kidnap a girl in his Polanski never shows what the baby looks like. Only the child’s under psychiatric theory called psychoplasmics. van reminds me of all the news reports of children and other eyes can be seen. This type of therapy causes the patient’s body to mutate from people kidnapped in the same manner. All the while Clarice “What have you done to him? What have you done to his eyes, the release of negative emotions. Carveth begins to birth mutated Starling, played by Jodie Foster, gets closer and closer to catching you maniacs?” Rosemary said demon children that come out and murder people. Buffalo Bill and keeping the girl alive. “He has his father’s eyes,” a man said. Using telepathy, she tells them to act based on her emotions. Also, the nitty gritty scenes of the insane asylum are fairly “What do you mean? Guy’s eyes are normal!” Rosemary said. Seeing these creepy red-faced babies wearing silver jumpsuits creepy. Seeing all the insane people in their cells can really creep makes me wary of having children. you out. [email protected] 12 A&E Vol. 78, Issue 10 Oct. 25, 2010 A&E 13 Top 10: U-News Staff Costumes What you thought you knew about Halloween Compiled by Nikki Bomgardner A & E Editor on Halloween, just find the weirdest stuff in your closet and put it together. Here I chose a London Fog trench coat that I purchased Katie Vahsholtz Staff Writer A poison candy scare from the 1970s to early Now, Halloween simply means All-Hallows’ myths that will have you wanting to stay home on Kristen McMillen, Staff Writer - My homemade costume at a thrift store for $4. I wore black Old Navy jeans that cost 1980s spread by moral panic due to several Eve, another way of saying the day before All Halloween night just to play it safe. Some myths was a Rubik’s cube. My dad made it for me, and I wore it when around $20, shoes I purchased about three years ago for around Halloween is a day full of mystery and reports of actual poisonings. Saints’ Day. said to give bad luck on Halloween include: I was about 5 or 6 years old. It was made out of a square box he $60. The top hat is leftover from years of Halloweens my dad had darkness. Given its macabre associations, it’s no Halloween is also sometimes referred to as While not quite so frightening, another myth Hearing three hoots of an owl, putting your shirt painted black. He cut squares out of colored construction paper laying around. Finally, my creativity went into the face paint. I wonder countless myths have formed that scare “the Devil’s holiday.” that tends to circulate around Halloween is that on inside out, hearing a rooster crow at night and and glued them to the box to make a Rubik’s cube and cut holes used white and black Acrylic paint and made a skeletal face. One and confuse many. With its dark associations of death and spirits, indulging in dark chocolate will reap only good seeing a new moon over your left shoulder. for my head and arms. He then cut out the bottom of the box so I cool thing about last minute costumes: add more mystery. I, for One of the most prevalent myths is that Halloween’s ghosts and goblins may not be as benefits. The cocoa contained in dark chocolate This Halloween, don’t let irrationality keep could walk in it. My brother went as a domino (another one of my one, did not know what I was. At the party I went to, people were people go out of their way to hurt children on cheerful as the Easter bunny. Halloween was is full of antioxidants. However, chocolate is you from allowing your children to eat their dad’s hand-made and recycled costumes from the previous year). trying to guess what I was. Some didn’t even recognize me. Halloween. Every year worried parents take their created by the Celts. made with sugar and fats. If you have a choice candy or participate in a holiday that’s really just We were the cutest game pieces on the block. [email protected] children’s candy to be X-rayed, looking for razor The Celts built bonfires and sacrificed animals between dark chocolate and Starburst, take the meant to be enjoyed. As long as you’re sure not [email protected] blades, needles or anything else that might fit and sometimes people to give the sun god moral dark chocolate. to chew on your glow-sticks or taunt the dead, into a chocolate bar. support for the coming battles with the cold Just remember that overindulging will Halloween should be one of the best nights of In nearly every case, the person who brings and dark. Oct. 31 was also the day all spirits outweigh the benefits and leave you with nothing the year. the candy in is the culprit and is simply looking were released to the god of the dead, hence the but a little more junk in the trunk. [email protected] for media attention. Most experts agree X-raying modern day ghosties and ghoulies, Jane Hatch’s For everyone who’s more than a little candy is unnecessary. “Book of Days” said. superstitious, there are plenty of Halloween

Photo courtesy Kevin King Coterie At Night: ‘Sorority House of the Dead’ Charlie Tidwell as un-dead Billy Mays with Kristen McMillen as the Rubik’s cube and brother, Photo courtesy Kristen McMillen a friend dressed as Elton John UMKC student Corey McMillen, as a domino. Patty Barra, Staff Writer - You can be a piece of bacon, and Nicole English, Contributing Writer - Gypsy Costume - someone else can be an egg. You just get foam material from a Suitable for male or females, the same accessories can be worn crafts store spray-painted brown, fold it in half and cut a head over pants, jeans, skirts or long dresses. This description will Jillian Schleiden Copy Editor voices of a “creepy” man and a “girly” sounding to remember any leading characters names. evening out, and, at only $12 a ticket, not too hole on the top and then you are bacon. Then for the egg, you focus on female costuming, but can easily be adapted for males or woman. A set of cables with two black panels The references to bad ‘80s music (Montage), pricey. The moments of Jane Fonda-esque get white cardboard and cut it with the shape of an egg. Then put gender-neutral costuming. Upon entering the Living Room for Coterie’s dropped from the ceiling to create a theatrical bad ‘80s fitness videos (Jane Fonda), and bad workouts and Montage look-alikes were pretty Start with a peasant blouse or shirt, a leotard, halter top or tank your head out and you are bacon and egg. Photo courtesy Mark Linville Halloween production, “Sorority House of the widescreen for the Girl Scouts opening the play. ‘80s everything else was a nice romp through hilarious. And the costumes were very well- Mark Linville as “creepy guy” top, and wear over a peasant skirt, leggings, jeans or pantaloons. [email protected] Dead,” we were greeted by risers of easy chairs The play followed three girls to a lock-in the thin plot. done. Footwear can be almost anything from barefoot, sandals, heels and couches glowing in backlight. for a sorority rush, “Kappa Tāta Hedda.” As At times, it seemed the play sought to mock Coterie at Night’s current production is Kevin Bryce, Sports/Photo Editor – Dress in all pink, tape Ethan Parker, Online Editor – Doctor Doom - It was made or boots. The house manager led us to our seats- in the the zombie sorority girls tried to catch a few too much: the ‘80s, sororities, horror flicks, offered at the Coterie Theater at 7 p.m. and at a shoe to your head, so you can be the gum stuck to the bottom using regular fabric, gauntlets purchased from ThinkGeek and Accessories can add a great deal of color to a gypsy costume. front row, a.k.a. the “splatter zone.” “midnight snacks” and the house mother (and vampires, Southern women and the outcast the Living Room at 19th and McGee streets of a shoe! the Doctor Doom replica mask available from Marvel Comics. Brightly colored scarves or sashes can be tied around the waist, The man to our right had swaddled himself vampire queen), Brenda, looks for fresh virgin crowd. The art of overacting to make fun of at 9 p.m. Despite the Coterie’s reputation as a The gloves used in the gauntlets were an old pair of winter gloves [email protected] hips, neck, shoulders, head or hair. Costume jewelry can be piled in the plastic sheeting given to us to protect blood with which to renew her youth, the last overacted ‘80s films was sometimes so well family theatre, this show is for those over 13 that had the lining removed and were spray painted with a metal Jill Schleiden, Copy Editor – Chicken Cordon Bleu – Paint around the neck or draped across the brow. Also, bangles and our clothes from the sprays of fake blood, so of the girls left unbitten teams up with a fellow done it was annoying. And, predictably, the only, due to the amounts of blood and gore all-surface coat. The belt is fabric and the buckle is made out of yourself blue, then dress in blue jeans and a blue shirt. Get a bracelets can be worn around the wrists. Add long earrings or we carefully stuffed our things under our chairs rushee from Arkansas to fight to last the night. only speck of blood to hit us in the splash zone suggested in the play. foam. ear-loops or attach them to the hair. Hair can be worn down and length of string or rope and tie one end around a rubber chicken. and waited for the show to begin. Because of the play’s shortness (one hour- landed right in my eye, just before the strobe-lit [email protected] [email protected] Drape it around your neck. And ‘lo: chicken cord on blue. flowing, up in a bun, in a pony-tail, in braids or covered in fancy The traditional “no cell phones, no cameras, long act) and its multitude of young girls with fight scene began. scarf. Brightly-colored yarn or ribbons can be braided together etc.” warnings were given by the competing poofy hair and too much makeup, it was difficult All criticism aside, the play was fun for an [email protected] into the hair or worn as a headpiece. Nikki Bomgardner, A &E Editor – Salt and Pepper shakers – For a finishing touch, add a shawl, rebozo or sari as a wrap When my oldest daughter was three, I dressed her up as a pepper or over-skirt. A coin belt or two would also add color, as well shaker. Her little girlfriend was the salt shaker. We bought white as jingle. Wear heavy makeup with dark lips and lots of black and black sweatshirts and sweatpants from Wal-Mart, super around the eyes. And remember to carry your cloth bag for your cheap. We bought a piece of white and black felt and cut out an tambourine, Tarot cards, I-Ching or Rune stones, so that you can ‘S’ and a ‘P.’ We took one of their winter hats and covered it with entertain, tell fortunes and be the hit of the party! some silver, shiny fabric, which was super cheap, too. We used [email protected] that same felt from before and cut circles out for the tops of the Personals shakers. It was nice and warm for them since it was a little chilly outside, and so stinkin’ cute. The girls don’t remember it, but we have pictures, so we always will! [email protected] Lonely newspaper seeking followers Greta Moore, Staff Writer - Childhood costumes - A super- man T-shirt and a reddish towel tucked in the top. A Spiderman ski mask with a red shirt a blue jogging pants. A batman T-shirt with man crossed out and girl written above it. “A homicidal maniac, they look just like everyone else.” -Wednesday Addams. Lipstick on the nose and eye liner whiskers can be a cat. (My brother, and my childhood costume.) Enjoys informing, entertainment, and sharing opinions likes all food all [email protected] the time, has weight issues - a little text heavy, looking for textual exploration. Charlie Tidwell, Asst. Production Manager - Last year I went Care to follow me on Twitter? as un-dead Billy Mays. All it took was some basic pale face makeup (with a badly drawn @UNewsScoop Ethan Parker dressed as Dr. Doom Photo courtesy Ethan Parker beard), a blue dress shirt, a homemade name tag, a Billy Mays en- dorsed product and pill bottles filled with Tic-Tacs. Mark Linville, News Editor – Creepy guy - If you’re a Hannah Ashcroft and Jeff Smith Photo courtesy The Coterie Theatre procrastinator like me and you have no clue what the heck to wear [email protected] Nicole English’s idea for a Photo courtesy Nicole English homemade gypsy costume 14 A&E Vol. 78, Issue 10 Oct. 25, 2010 A&E 15 Save the date Eden Alley: A taste of heaven

Bailey Wilson Staff Writer a playhouse. Charlie Upchurch Staff Writer Wednesday, Oct. 27 • Halloween Costume Contest: From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., head to the Solo diners can smile at the assortment of • Last day for 40-percent refund for the second eight-week session. UMKC Bookstore in the Student Union in costume to get your Eden Alley Vegetarian Café’s name is fitting. KC newspapers and magazines, or pick up some • Movie Screening: “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” will be picture taken. Compete to win an iPod Touch, a $50 Bookstore Not only is it located in the lower floor of of the ads for local yoga studios and nutrition Monday, Oct. 25 screened free today from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Student Union gift card and a $25 Bookstore gift card. Twenty-five percent off the gorgeous Unity Temple on the Plaza, Eden consultants. • Circle of Caring: Keep someone warm this winter by donating Theater. Enter to win one of a dozen gift cards donated by Kin Lin clothing and gifts for the day. Alley’s food tastes like it’s been plucked straight The entire front page of the menu is devoted your old coats to the Rose Brooks Center. Drop off warm outer- and Sahara restaurants. from a garden of biblical proportions. to the daily specials. The waiter said the wear including coats, hats and scarves to World’s Window, located Saturday, Oct. 30 Their motto is “divine flavor for the conscious featured dishes are constantly changing and at 332 W. 63rd St., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Satur- Thursday, Oct. 28 • Women’s Soccer: The Roos play Oakland University starting at eater,” catering to the vegetarian, vegan, raw and always different. Not only are there six special day, and receive a 20 percent discount at the store. • Free STI Testing: Know your status by getting tested at the 11:30 a.m. at Durwood Stadium. Visit www.umkckangaroos.com for gluten free crowd of Kansas City. entrees, there are also featured drinks, soups and • Smile a Mile Exercise Class: Head to the Southeast Branch of MindBody Connection, in University Center Room 161, 11 a.m. more information. But don’t let that scare you off, meat eaters. appetizers. the Kansas City Public Library to jumpstart your workout and -1:30 p.m. today. • Men’s Soccer: The Roos play Indiana University-Purdue Uni- You’ll find no yeast balls or algae on this green Overwhelmed, my mother and I nibbled on beat mid-semester sluggishness. This event runs 5-7 p.m. at 6242 • Women’s Soccer: The Roos play Indiana University-Purdue versity Indianapolis starting 2 p.m. today at Durwood Stadium. scene. Eden Alley has delectable dishes for every some fresh sourdough bread with delicious, Swope Parkway, Kansas City. University Fort Wayne today at Durwood Soccer Stadium starting Visit www.umkckangaroos.com for more information. palate, many of which will appeal to even the sweet agave butter. As suggested, I chose Crazy at 4 p.m. Visit www.umkckangaroos.com for tickets. • Volleyball: The Roos play South Dakota State University start- most voracious carnivore. Carrot Apple Fresh Juice, while my mom Tuesday, Oct. 26 • Domestic Violence 101: The Women’s Center presents a lecture ing 7 p.m. tonight at Swinney Recreation Center. Visit www.um- The ingredients aren’t the only local things ordered the Peppermint Lemonade. Our table • Tuesday Tune-Up: Join the MindBody Connection with a on the effects of dating violence on underrepresented communi- kckangaroos.com for more information. found inside this Kansas City gem. The walls was soon even more beautiful with my bright stress-free break from noon to 1 p.m. carving pumpkins and pre- ties from 6-8 p.m. tonight in the Multicultural Student Affairs Of- are adorned with fine art by local artists, and the orange drink that smelt and tasted like Eden paring for Halloween in Room 161, University Center. fice University Center Room 160. Sunday, Oct. 31 tables are hand-painted by different Kansas City itself. The lemonade was incredibly refreshing, • Lisbeth Slander as Feminist Heroine?: The UMKC Women’s • Forum: The All Souls Unitarian Church’s forum will discuss • Free Movie Screening: In honor of Halloween, wear your cos- painters. The single large room is spacious and even with the “drinking lemonade after brushing Center will host a discussion of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Triol- “Green Investing” and what that has to do with the energy crisis. tume to this showing of “The Shining,” by Stanley Kubrick, start- colorful, complete with a chalkboard conveying your teeth” feeling. We ordered two more glasses. ogy, which includes the popular “The Girl with the Dragon Tat- This event starts at 10 a.m. and is located at 4501 Walnut St., Kan- ing at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be provided, just head to the Stu- positive messages and a kids’ area with toys and The Ultimate Garlic Grilled Cheese immedi- too” novel and will discuss the main characters role. Refreshments sas City. dent Union Theater. An inside view of Eden Alley Photo by Bailey Wilson will be provided from 6-8 p.m. in the Women’s Center, Haag Hall • Edge of Hell: Get your Halloween frights at the Edge of Hell Room 105. Friday, Oct. 29 Haunted House, the oldest haunted house in the nation. Tickets ately caught my eye. As a vegetarian myself, I am and still had enough to take home. • Free Show: Watch the Conservatory’s Tube-Euphonium En- • Last day for 20 percent refund, last day to change credit to audit, are $23. Edge of Hell opens 6:30 p.m. 1300 W 12th St. a devoted grilled cheese fan, especially at mostly The waiter brought us a sampling of desserts, sembles starting at 7:30 p.m. tonight at White Recital Hall in the and last day to drop a class and have it not appear on your tran- [email protected] meat-focused places. The waiter told me it’s one with exciting things like an apple-lavender cake Performing Arts Center. Tickets are not required, and the event script for the second eight-week session. of the most popular dishes, especially among col- and a raw carrot lime tart. Unable to narrow down is free. lege students. our favorites, we chose two. The surprisingly My mom picked the Eggplant Parmesan light Mexican mandarin cake, one of the more Bruschetta, a featured entrée that night. Both popular desserts, was slightly spicy with hints of dishes cost about $10, but were well worth the cinnamon and orange. price when they arrived at the table. The Peanut Butter Fudge vegan cake was Tattoo of the week My sandwich was served open-faced on a bed incredibly rich, definitely a dessert for two. Both of fresh spinach with red wine vinaigrette. A thick were amazing and definitely worthy of late-night slice of garlic bread, spread with chili-cumin aioli sweet cravings. and topped with pickles, onions and tomatoes, I enjoyed every single bit of my experience was followed by cheddar, bleu and Parmesan at Eden Alley and have found a new favorite cheese and finally a delicious creamy hummus. restaurant in Kansas City. I would recommend My mom’s dish was served similarly: grilled it to anyone I know, even my steak-enthusiast eggplant blessed with oregano and basil on thick father. It is, without exaggerating, some of the fresh bread, topped with marinara sauce and best food I have ever had. Parmesan. The only words we could come up Eden Alley is located in Unity Temple on the with while not stuffing our faces were “absolutely Plaza at 707 W 47th St. To contact Eden Alley, delicious.” call 816-561-5415. The food was rich and warm, but still tasted [email protected] The popular Mexican mandarin dessert Photo by Bailey Wilson fresh from a garden. We ate as much as we could

Crawford’s tattoo is on her back, Photo by Anessa Phillips just below her neck

Anessa Phillips Staff Writer does her love for the musically-composed tattoo. Taylor Crawford got her third tattoo on “I want to enhance the tattoo on my her 18th birthday. neck by adding more music notes,” she “This tattoo is the one I cherish the said. “I want it to wrap around from my most, because I didn’t pick it from a neck to my shoulder.” Phi Sigma Tau presents ‘Waking Life’ book,” Taylor said. “My friend sketched it Crawford said she wants the wrap for me, and the tattoo artist enhanced it.” around to be a flower composed of music Kasim Hardaway Staff Writer philosophy students. is not your major or minor, we have Philosophy other students. The tattoo is a staff shaped like a heart notes. As it wraps around to her right arm, Getting Levitch to come worked out well for Square. Philosophy Square is also for those “You don’t have to be a Philosophy major or with three music notes on the back of her it will cover up the first tattoo she got at Phi Sigma Tau, the Academic Philosophy Phi Sigma Tau. who cannot meet the requirements to be in Phi minor to come to any of our events,” Sosa said. neck. The heart represents her love for age 16. Fraternity of UMKC, held a movie screening “He is actually a friend of one of the officers,” Sigma Tau, which are having a 3.25 GPA and “They are open to everyone, even if you are not music. Crawford wants her tattoos to have a Friday, Oct. 22, in Flarsheim Hall Room 310. King said. “It was just the right place and right two philosophy classes, as well as the major or a UMKC student. It is a social building project “Some people get music notes ‘just theme of music. The movie chosen for the event was Richard time. We have guest speakers every year. This one minor.” that we do to synthesize [students] college life because’,” Crawford said. “But I got them “The tattoo I got when I was 16 has no Linklater’s “Waking Life.” happened to be really convenient.” Along with events dispersed throughout the and academic life so they feel more at home because music is a part of me.” meaning,” Crawford said. “That’s why I “We are hosting the screening of the film “Waking Life” is not the only movie screening semester, Phi Sigma Tau hosts other activities to when they are on campus. We host these events Crawford expresses herself through want it covered up.” ‘Waking Life,’ and it is a bit of a philosophical planned by Phi Sigma Tau, which has frequent include philosophy-inclined students. to build better connections between students music. She said it can change a person’s “Now that I have such a meaningful film,” Brandy King, treasurer of Phi Sigma Tau, screenings. “Every other Sunday we have Philosophy and professors as well.” life. tattoo,” she said. “I know that getting my said. “Obviously, for a Philosophy fraternity and “A couple of times a semester we generally Square where a bunch of the majors and minors If you are interested in attending one of Phi “God gave me the gift, the talent of first tattoo was a mistake.” for philosophy students, we would like to have show a movie and have a philosopher come in in the departments come together to talk in a Sigma Tau’s events, check out their Facebook music,” she said. She said anyone who gets a tattoo everyone see it. We are having a guest speaker who is in the movie or worked with the topic that more social setting,” Sosa said. “This weekend group for more details. Crawford loves to sing and play musical should make sure it is something they who is actually in the film. His name is Timothy the movie deals with,” said Kayla Sosa, President we have our guest, Dr. [Jim] Sheppard. We have “If anyone is interested in coming to our instruments. Her favorite is the guitar. will look back on in the future and still be Speed Levitch.” of Sigma Tau and U-News board member. different teachers from the department come events, our events are always open to the public,” “I have two other tattoos,” Crawford satisfied with. After the movie a Q&A was held. Membership in Phi Sigma Tau is open to those in and do lectures on a side project they may King said. said. “But I don’t feel the same about “I will always be satisfied with this “Waking Life” follows a young man who is in a in the philosophy department who meet the be working on, or we talk about movies from a Phi Sigma Tau’s events are open to the public them. I got this tattoo four years ago and tattoo,” Crawford said. “It’s a personal continuous dream-like state. The movie touches academic requirements. philosophical point of view.” and everyone is encouraged to come and learn I still love it.” one.” on philosophical subjects such as the meaning “To be in it as a member, you have to be in All students are welcome to attend any Phi more about philosophy. She said as her love for music grows, so [email protected] of life, free will and reality. With such a dense the philosophy department by having a major or Sigma Tau’s events. Students will be able to learn [email protected] philosophical plot, this movie was perfect for minor in philosophy,” King said. “If Philosophy more about Philosophy, in addition to meeting 16 A&E Vol. 78, Issue 10 Oct. 25, 2010 A&E 17 Kid Cudi at the Midland

Daniel Robinson Contributing Writer Cudi went into some classics from his first few mix tapes and songs from his release, “Man on the Moon: the Kid Cudi, born Scott Ramon Mescudi, gained End of the Day” and his new album, “Man on The Moon recognition from his first mix tape, “A Kid named Cudi.” 2: The Legend Of Mr. Rager,” which will be available in Student of the Week: His mix tape garnered attention from Kanye West, who stores Nov. 9. eventually signed Kid Cudi to his G.O.O.D. Music label. He performed “Embrace the Martian,” his new song Along with Common, Kid Cudi has been holding it down “Erase Me” and “Pursuit Of Happiness,” which had to be Nita Seward with Kanye since 2008. one of the highlights of his set. The Midland Theater is a great venue for any concert. He only played the “Day ‘N Nite” instrumental with There were a couple hundred people waiting outside. some jungle, electronica mix, but again the crowd response Annabelle Uwaemenyi that her communication studies major The energy in the place was amazing and was looking was so exciting he went to an unplanned acappella version Staff Writer gives her the opportunity to work with for a place to go until the show started, when it just of his recent song, “Can’t Forget That Tree,” featuring people. bounced off the walls. Snoop Dogg. Nita Seward is an identical twin to Nita has big plans for the future Kid Cudi brought along his fellow performer, Chip Tha Kid Cudi ended his set abruptly with his song, “Mr. Teri Seward. Both Sewards are UMKC once she obtains her Bachelor’s Ripper, who opened the show for the evening. Chip Tha Solo Dolo,” but returned for a two-song encore after being students. degree in communication studies. She Ripper is a bit more hardcore and raw than Kid Cudi. coerced by hundreds of screaming fans. Nita, the older twin, is a hopes to become a professional event Chip performed a few minutes after 8 p.m. and kept the I found myself, along with other patrons, wanting more communications studies major with planner and hopes to work in the field energy up for his entire set. songs. I think most people were happy with the show. I an emphasis in Public Relations and of public relations. There was a short intermission, and afterward, the lights even heard one say, “Chip did rip it.” Event Planning. Her hobbies are quite simple, but dimmed and Kid Cudi’s music came on in a steady stream A few people I spoke with while leaving felt he didn’t The sisters will graduate in May. represent her well. Some of the things and glow sticks seemed to rain from the balcony above. It give the best show, focusing too much on his new album. Nita is ecstatic she and her twin she enjoys during her pastime are was a fitting beginning for a different kind of music, not Nevertheless, it was a great experience and Kid Cudi and will be graduating from the university hanging out with family and friends, just hip-hop, a little R&B crooning and some psychedelic Chip Tha Ripper both delivered a solid performance. together. cooking and cleaning. She calls herself ingredients mixed in. [email protected] A typical question Sewards get on a a “cleaning freak.” regular basis is whether they can read In fact, the sisters are co-founders each other’s minds. of their own professional cleaning “The rumor of twins being business which they have owned for Kid Cudi Photo courtesy Google Images telepathic is inaccurate to an extent,” nearly six years. Nita said. “My sis and I can’t read each Nita said she has one big goal in life: other’s minds, but we do feel the same send her children to college. emotions.” A weird habit of hers is she likes to What attracted the Sewards to talk to her house plants. UMKC was the student diversity Her two mottos in life are to be and unique and interesting variety honest and to do unto others as you Boys will be boys? Nita’s communication studies classes would yourself. offered. “I wouldn’t imagine being an Kevin Bryce Sports Editor/Photo Editor one-liners given by the cast just before doing Nita said she is a big fan of her identical twin to be any other way,” stunts: “I’ve never jumped a motorcycle,” “He’s media ethics class because her Nita said. “My twin sister is my best “It had danger, it had s***, it had puke. That’s never touched a chainsaw,” “Why do I have to professor, Peter Morello, is humerous. friend.” what this show’s all about…and sex appeal,” be Steve-O?,” “Let’s get a balloon,” “Let’s get She said she considers herself to be a [email protected] Jackass veteran Chris Pontius said. the dart gun,” “What about the trumpet?” and very people-oriented person and likes Though Pontius was referring to a stunt my personal favorite, “Aim for the leprechaun.” that had threw Steve-O 100 feet in the air in While the 3-D seemed absolutely ridiculous a chalk-full port-a-potty (though it wasn’t full in principle, in practice it actually kind of of chalk), Pontius could have been referring worked. to the new installment in the Jackass series, When asked why they made the movie “Jackass 3-D.” It had it all, although the “sex in 3-D, director Jeff Tremaine explained it’s appeal” is debatable. because it’s the third movie; it just fit the title. The movie brings the whole crew for an Every third movie in a series ought to be in hour and a half of clip after clip of nearing 3-D, according to Tremaine. 40-year-old guys hurting each other. On countless occasions, we watch in slow It’s like spending an afternoon on YouTube, motion as faces contort as they are hit with only every video you come across is hilarious, boxing gloves, footballs, exploding piano and some are borderline disgusting. Nix that, pieces and, once, a dildo. If you’re looking for a not borderline, just down right disgusting. smart comedy, go back to Wes Anderson. At one point Steve-O attempts to drink “Jackass 3-D” is for the adolescent teen in all the pushing-300-pound Preston Lacy’s body of us. sweat. It’s a scene that drags on a little longer That said, there could have been less full- than needed. The difference between “Jackass” frontal male nudity. Be warned, it’s almost all and YouTube is that you can’t simply skip over exclusively Bam Margera and Pontius (who it; you must endure. claimed the bit about sex appeal), making for But with each struggle there is always an awkward date night. The only humor in another payoff of three or four hilarious gags. the nudity is a, “that’s really weird and gross” The laughs outweighed the dry heaves easily. humor. And if that’s your thing, perhaps you Without spoiling the movie, here are some should get a new thing…no pun intended. Johnny Knoxville said they have no plans of making a fourth, except that was said after the first two as well. In a few years, when none of them have grown, they’ll be back. Considering the movie made $50 million its opening weekend, they will be back. All in all, if you’re looking for some solid belly-crunching laughs, Jackass will deliver with a side order of disgusting. But hey, boys will be boys, right? [email protected]

Steve-O is shot into the Photo courtesy Google Images air inside a port-o-potty B+ Nita Seward Photo courtesy Nita Seward 18 A&E Vol. 78, Issue 10 Oct. 25, 2010 SPORTS 19 KC Ballet’s ‘Slaughter on 10th Avenue’ kicks off new season with a winner A history in sport: 13 years strong

Elijah Ringler Contributing Writer Benben said he enjoys coaching college players because of the given night.” challenge of developing good people. Yet Benben remains focused on the present goals, not the future UMKC men’s soccer head coach Rick Benben has seen a lot of He talked about three players who recently graduated despite possibilities. change since he started coaching at the school 13 years ago, but struggles and mentioned seeing former players with their families “We’re just focused on our next game,” Benben said. “You know, one thing has remained constant: success. at the alumni weekend. same old coach cliché of ‘one at a time.’” The Roos have captured three regular season Summit League The point he made was coaching is not about the coach but the [email protected] titles, made the league tournament in 11 of 12 seasons and appear people the coach develops. to be on track to do the same this season. However, results are still very important and getting good Benben has won three Conference Coach of the Year awards players is paramount. (1999, 2001, 2003) and boasts the only victory in a NCAA “It starts with getting good players,” Benben said. “You have to tournament by any team in UMKC’s history, a 2-1 overtime win have players you know you can count on. over University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2001. Benben said the recently-built soccer stadium and Student Benben said this success does not come easy. Union are key recruiting tools. “Every year is a different challenge,” Benben said. “Coaching is “The kids come in and see our new stadium and these great not an easy gig. You have to work at it.” facilities,” Benben said. “It definitely helps with recruiting.” Benben said coaching with his personality is a key to success. It also helps to have a stable coaching staff. “I tend to be a calmer coach, don’t get too excited,” Benben said. Benben mentioned the contributions of every member on his “But if something needs attention I can get a little crazy. These kids staff, including associate head coach Fred Schlichting, who has probably think I am nuts sometimes.” been at UMKC with Benben for all 13 years. Personality alone does not make a successful coach. Benben “[Fred] is just as important to this program as I am,” Benben said being selfless is also important. said. “He does the same amount of work.” “Through my experience I’ve learned that it’s really about the Schlichting was concise in explaining how Benben has helped players,” Benben said. “It really doesn’t matter what level you’re him as a coach. Aisling Hill-Conner as the stripper performing her show in “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue” by George Balanchine. UMKC Alumnus, Erik Sobbe, is the Photo by Mike Strong coaching.” “I’ve learned a lot from him,” Schlichting said. “He has been a enthusiastic fan on the center right, who is later shot for his amorous behavior Even in the professional ranks, this is important. great mentor. He’s taught me a lot other than just soccer.” “Even with the Comets [a former professional indoor soccer As UMKC looks poised to challenge for another conference team from Kansas City], with the results being 99 percent of the title this season, Benben displays some confidence in his players. Nicole English Contributing Writer Sansone seemed livelier in their solos than in their duets, where casualty during the bar-room brawl sparked by his passionate leap their synergy as a couple seemed to ebb and flow inconsistently. to the stripper’s stage to embrace her. success, we had a pretty close family,” Benben said. “We cared “We have a good team,” Benben said. “I think generally we play The Kansas City Ballet opened the 2010 season with a dynamite Following the first intermission, the concert resumed with Shot by the Big Boss (suitably played by Luke Luzicka), a lover about the players.” pretty well and can compete with any team in the country on any program that featured several pieces by Russian composer George the “Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux” performed with great style by of the Strip-Tease Girl, Erik Sobbe’s character is quickly, and Coach Rick Benben Photo courtesy UMKC Athletics Balanchine, as well as an encore performance of the popular “Lark Kimberly Cowen and Michael Eaton to the intricate choreography humorously, dispatched by the bartenders (played by Charles Ascending” piece, choreographed by Bruce Marks for the Ballet (again) of George Balanchine. Martin and Logan Pachciarz). West company in 1979. Cowen displayed her crisp, clean execution of steps, along with A quick romance blossoms between the Strip-Tease Girl and the The show opened with “Mozartiana” Balanchine- an effortless stage presence, which she shared with Eaton. The Hoofer, played by Michael Eaton, who gets to show off his tap- choreographed, set to music by Peter Tchaikovsky, a Russain harmony and synergy in these Cowen-Eaton duets was apparent dancing skills in this playfully romantic role. composer and admirer of Mozart’s music, hence the name. and compensated for any minor flaws in execution. The budding romance is cut short, however, as the love triangle The opening movement was “Preghiera,” or prayer, featuring “Lark Ascending,” set to the quiet music of Ralph Vaughn ends tragically and perhaps melodramatically. Angelina Sansone as the female lead, assisted by four young Williams, was as lovely and ethereal in this performance by Stayce But because this is a delightful farce, the story does not end Player of the week: students of the Kansas City Ballet School who did a remarkable Comparo as it was when it premiered for The Kansas City Ballet there. The framing “story-within-a-story” assassination attempt How to serve with Erin Wellwood job for their age. audience in 2007. is revisited and foiled in a light-hearted manner, using dance as a Wellwood said. The next movement was the “Gigue” (related to the word “jig”), Dancing with a male quintet, the choreography and execution distraction. The entire production culminates with a flashy finale Elijah Ringler Contributing Writer Wellwood explains there are two types of serves: top-spin danced by Charles Martin. was fluid, flowing and sinewy. segment with the entire cast. UMKC volleyball player junior Erin Wellwood has made a and floats. Martin has grown remarkably in the last year, exhibiting great After a second intermission, the headlining featured work, Colorful and playful, this theatrical piece was the lively highlight career of helping her teammates, earning her a spot in the top Whereas a top-spin serve may be hit harder and carry more command of stage presence, in addition to good elevation and “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue” was presented with great fanfare. of an already strong concert program and well worth the price of 10 for career assists. velocity, a float serve is unpredictable due to its lack of spin and ballet technique. It opened with a humorous prelude that sets the stage for the admission. But Wellwood’s most effective skill may not be her passing, can force opponents to make inaccurate passes. Although he had a couple of heavy landings, his style and “story-within-a-story” plot, and featured Gabriel Davidsson as Looking ahead: but her serving. She took some time after a recent workout to “Floats are usually harder to return than a top-spin serve,” presence more than carried the performance. the Premier Danseur, performing a credible caricature of Vaslav The UMKC Fall Dance Concert will be held Nov. 4-6 at 7:30 explain how she serves. Wellwood said. “Because the ball will be coming right toward In the third movement, “Theme et Variations,” Logan Pachciarz Nijinsky, Phil Fiorini as the brusque Gangster “hit-man”, and p.m. and a matinee on Nov. 6 at 2:30 p.m. at White Recital Hall in Find the zone you, and it will just drop one way or the other.” and Angelina Sansone danced as a couple and presented the UMKC alumnus, Erik Sobbe as an impish eavesdropper on their the Performing Arts Center. The concert is free with a UMKC ID Wellwood explains there are six zones on the opposition’s She demonstrated how to execute the serve. Wellwood typical Balanchine combinations challenging the ballet technique conversation. and open to the general public for $6 and $8. side of the court the server is aiming at and each of these zones doesn’t follow through with a long, tennis-like motion but with of even the best dancers. Sobbe also plays the overly-enthusiastic fan of the Strip-Tease [email protected] represents an opponent. The idea is to serve to either the other a quick smack of the ball that produces her floating style. Although technically efficient as dancers, Pachciarz and Girl (played by Aisling Hill-Conner). He soon becomes the first team’s weakest passer or best hitter. “I'll just make sure my right hand is big and strong and I'll “You usually want to serve to the team’s weakest passer,” just pop it,” Wellwood said. “It gives it a nice float.” Wellwood said. “Or if they have a strong hitter, you'll want to Getting the ball high on the initial toss before striking it serve to them to get them out of their routine.” is imperative. Tossing it too low forces a player to bend their Personals The coach usually decides where the ball should be served. elbow while striking it, losing leverage and power. The player simply needs to execute. “I make sure my toss is high enough so I can hit it above me “I go back to the line, check with the coach, she'll give me a and make sure my elbow is straight,” Wellwood said. zone to serve,” Wellwood said. “I'll just think about the zone Get to your spot Sports Editor Editor-in-Chief Forum Editor and try to get that player to move.” Scoring a point directly from a serve, an ace, is not seeks dependable seeks someone seeks writers The Importance of Routine exceedingly common. Wellwood led the Roos with just over individual. If we Routine is important in executing athletic skills consistently one a game last season, so the next step is an important one. who desires with nice and Wellwood’s serve is no different. “After I hit it, I run to my base position on the court,” set a date, show to be “cool by bodies and “I have a routine every time I serve,” Wellwood said. “I Wellwood said. “Depending on where they set the ball, I up. Death is not usually hit twice, then bounce it three times, then spin it.” release back to play defense.” association” shoulders wide Posture is key to a good serve. After all, a serve is technically just how a play is started, so an excuse. ...or wants to be enough to “I'll put the ball in my left hand and put my right hand on being aware and active after the strike is important. The goal is Must love top of the ball,” she said. “I'll usually have my left foot slightly to keep serving by winning points, which is often done through turned into a receive a head in front of my right. solid defense. braaaiins. frog... graft. She proceeds with the moments right up until the execution “That's usually the goal, you want to keep serving,” Wellwood of the serve. said. “I make sure that I keep my serve aggressive enough so “I'll take another deep breath before I toss the ball up in front they have a harder time receiving it.” of me and in front of my right hand,” Wellwood said. “Then I'll And as always, the key in consistency is repetition. Want to work for U-News and fall in love? step with my right, then left, then jump.” “I try to just go back and serve the same each time,” Attack the ball Wellwood said. Email us at [email protected] and we can begin this journey, together. “At that point, I don't have a follow-through, I'll just pop it,” [email protected] Erin Wellwood demonstrates her killer serve Photo courtesy UMKC Athletics 20 SPORTS Vol. 78, Issue 10 Oct. 25, 2010 SPORTS 21 Roos put out Illinois flames The day Elijah Ringler Contributing Writer

The UMKC men’s soccer team took a 1-0 victory over the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) Flames at Durwood Soccer workout Stadium and Recreation Field (DSSRF) Tuesday. “Our schedule is such that every game we play is real competitive and hard-fought, and this game was no exception,” Head Coach Rick Benben said. The tone was set early on when UIC captain Robert Younger 4 Compiled by Kevin Bryce Sports Editor/Photo Editor was forced to leave the game in the fifth minute with a knee injury Activity after a particularly violent collision with UMKC sophomore Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 UMKC striker David Sarabia. A couple of impressive saves by each team’s goalkeeper kept the Bench Press 3 x 10 3 x 10 10,8,6 Director of Strength and Conditioning Trumain Carroll game goalless early on as neither team took control during the first Cable Low Rows 3 x 10 3 x 10 3 x 8 20 minutes. Push Ups Burnout x 3 Burnout x 3 Burnout x 3 shared with the U-News a great workout for anyone simply The Roos pushed forward with more frequency midway through Lat Pull Downs 3 x 10 3 x 10 3 x 10 looking to get back to the gym. the first half and put a number of scares into the Flames’ defense. DB Upr. Row/ Curl to Press 3 x 10/10 3 x 10/10 3 x 10/10 Sarabia maintained possession in the box despite falling and Tricep Push Downs 3 x 15 3 x 15 3 x 15 almost gave UMKC a 1-0 advantage. Senior midfielder John Dumbbell (DB) upright Row (curl to press): Bayron Sosa forced some work out of the keeper on successive set- Monday Start with weights at your sides. Curl them up to your shoulders. Then, in a plays almost a half-hour into the match. continuous, fluid motion, turn your wrists 180 degrees forward and extend your A free kick from 30 yards out curled around the wall and was Cardio x 30 min arms to the fullest over your head. 3 x 12 3 x 12 3 x 12 barely poked out by the keeper’s outstretched arm. Leg Press 3 x 10 3 x 10 3 x 10 “I tried to trick him a little bit by taking a step and looking to one DB Box Step Ups 3 x 12 3 x 12 3 x 12 Dumbbell (DB) box step-ups: side,” Sosa said. “But, he actually read the play and got a good stop.” Leg Curls Place a box or stack of rubber weights in front of you just over knee height. With 2 x 30 2 x 30 2 x 30 Sosa then used a bit of in-game scouting for the ensuing corner. Calf Raise weights at your sides, step up onto the box with one leg and then the other. Step back 3 x 12 3 x 12 3 x 12 Trying to score a direct goal, Sosa curved a ball toward the goal DB Bicep Curls down backwards. Switch order of legs up each rep. that just hit the post and skipped over for a goal kick. “I tried to take advantage of the situation because he was taking Luke Harman tries to keep the ball inbounds Photo by Katie Vahsholtz Tuesday Dumbbell (DB) hammer curls: a step forward [on every corner],” Sosa said. “Unfortunately, it hit Perform the same as bicep curls, but use an overhand grip. the post.” The first half ended with UMKC maintaining a majority of the reason for the victory was rooted mainly in their ability to inhibit Andrews said. “It was new but it wasn’t anything that was too DB Bench Press 3 x 8 3 x 8 3 x 8 possession and creating more scoring opportunities, with the UIC’s attacks. Despite being forced to change around their lineup much of a problem.” Pull Ups 3 x 10 3 x 12 3 x 12 score still knotted 0-0. due to a red card, UMKC didn’t seem to miss a beat on defense. UMKC improved to 8-3-2 (2-0-1) and the win against a non- DB Incline Press 3 x 8 3 x 8 3 x 8 Dumbbell (DB) incline press: That would change an hour into the match when freshman “They had one little hiccup right at the beginning of the game conference opponent was just a building block for Benben. DB 2 Way Shoulder Raise 3 x 10 3 x 10 3 x 10 On a bench at a 45-degree angle, press weights up vertically from chest to full arm winger Zachary Balthazar scored his first goal in a Roos jersey. A where I was almost like, ‘Oh man, I hope this is going to work’,” “It was a good overall performance,” Benben said. “We certainly Tricep Bench Dips 3 x 12 3 x 15 3 x 15 extension with overhand grip. Return slowly to chest. demanding pass from junior Luke Harman found junior striker Benben said. “But that was the only time that happened. I thought had chances to score a few more goals, but they had a few odd Jimmy Simon inside the box, and Balthazar was there to collect the they were real solid.” chances too.”

Thursday Dumbbell (DB) two-way shoulder raise: rebound after Simon’s shot was saved by the keeper. Sophomore midfielder Tom Black moved into central defense However, the primary goal remains the Summit League With light weights at your side, raise the weights to shoulder level to make a “T” “Luke and Jimmy did all the work,” Balthazar said in the locker alongside senior Coady Andrews and the two were adept at championship. Cardio x 30 min shape with your body and weights. Return to sides slowly. room afterward. “I was just there, right place, right time. Felt good.” keeping senior goalkeeper Ken Cooper safe all night. “We’re really looking forward to [our next game],” Benben said. 3 x 10 3 x 10 3 x 10 Leg Press Head Coach Benben followed with some praise for the speedy “They’ve been playing pretty good all year,” Cooper said. “[Tom “We really want to take care of business in the conference. I think 3 x 10 3 x 10 3 x 10 DB Box Split Squats forward from Texas. Black] played centerback tonight and he’s played extremely well. we’ve put ourselves in a position to win it.” 3 x 100 3 x 100 3 x 100 Calf-raise: Jump Rope With weights at your side, stand on your toes, flexing your calf muscles, then “He’s a great player,” Benben said. “He’s got a real bright future. Coady Andrews played extremely well, won everything in the air.” [email protected] 3 x 15 3 x 15 3 x 15 Leg Curls release to flat-footed position. For increased difficulty, balance on the pads of your It’s always good to get your first goal.” Andrews believed Black filled the role well. 2 x 30 2 x 30 2 x 30 Calf Raise toes on the edge of a stair and do raises. The Roos were successful in getting the ball forward. But the “Tom’s not usually put back there, but he’s a good player,” 3 x 12 3 x 12 3 x 12 DB Hammer Curls *Note: Consult a physician before beginning any workout regimen. Friday Friday

Player of the week: Events Schedule Sport Shorts Kevin Bryce Sports Editor/Photo Editor Serge Ristivojevic Kevin Bryce Sports Editor/Photo Editor Championship. Sophomores David Heckler Men’s Soccer Saturday night the men took a commanding and Abdul Alawadhi took the wins. But on win over Indiana University-Purdue Universi- Friday the team had a tough finish with five losses, three singles and two in doubles. Daniel Robinson Contributing Writer Initially he was a pre-medicine major, but he has since changed his Men’s Soccer ty Fort Wayne (IPFW). Midfield senior John focus to business finance. 10/26 Saint Louis University St. Louis 7 p.m. Bayron Sosa scored a Hat Trick in the match, Women’s Tennis Senior Serge Ristivojevic is an Australian-born UMKC scholar-athlete. Ristivojevic combined his love for the game with a new business 10/30 IUPUI Kansas City (DSSRF) 2 p.m. the eighth in school history. UMKC had a successful second day at the He currently holds UMKC’s record for most tennis wins as an individual venture he started last month: Tennis Everywhere LLC, where you can Women’s Soccer KU tournament. The women took six wins. In in a single season:18. take lessons online, find out more about tennis and work on improving Women’s Soccer the doubles, sophomores Laura Bouet and Su- 10/28 IPFW Kansas City (DSSRF) 4 p.m. Saturday the women fell in a road match He and his tennis partner, junior Gustavo Guerin, also have the second your game. He hopes to translate his success on the tennis court to success zan Lisenby had two wins on the day. 10/30 Oakland University Kansas City (DSSRF) 11:30 a.m. against Centenary 2-1. Sophomore Meagan most wins for doubles in a season: 16. In the 2009-2010 school year, in business. Malloy netted her third goal of the season. Men’s Golf Ristivojevic was selected for the All Summit League and named to the One reason Serge came to UMKC, besides the offer of a full ride Women’s Golf Tuesday, UMKC took third place of 14 Summit League Winter/Spring Academic All-League Team. scholarship, was the school’s “up and coming tennis team,” he said. 10/25 Memphis Women's Fall Invitational Memphis, Tenn. All Day Volleyball The women had a huge win on Saturday teams at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate. Viktor His hometown is Orchard Hills, New South Wales, Australia, where he “The campus looked good,” Ristivojevic said. 10/26 Memphis Women's Fall Invitational Memphis, Tenn. All Day night against Southern Utah (SU). UMKC Mikaelsson and Korbin Kuehn led the Roos picked up the game of tennis. Ristivojevic said he was excited about this year’s team’s potential, as both sophomores finished in the top five. Ristivojevic’s Australian descent was obvious when he answered the mentioning a new transfer student and few new freshman coming in. He Volleyball took the match 3-2 over the first place SU. phone for our interview with, “Hello, mate.” believes these people will be huge assets to the team and the success they 10/28 North Dakota State Kansas City (SRC) 7 p.m. UMKC had moments of domination through- Women’s Golf During our conversation, Serge gave credit to his family for being his are going to have in the future. 10/30 South Dakota State Kansas City (SRC) 7 p.m. out the match, the biggest being a 10-2 lead The women finished 11th at the MSU/ biggest inspiration on and off the court. Along with the strong recruiting class they have coming, Ristivojevic is early in the third set. They went on to win the Payne. Sophomore Taylor Fisher scored 234 Cross Country set 25-13. at the tournament, giving her the lowest score “My dad was always emphasizing being a good athlete and student,” passionate about tennis and his love for the game. 10/30 Summit League Championships Carmel, Ind. 10 a.m. Ristivojevic said. After all, he came all the way from New South Wales, Australia to Men’s Tennis among her teammates for the ninth event in a He has taken on both school and tennis with a great passion. Kansas City to play the sport he loves in a foreign place. row. [email protected] The Roos saw two wins in the singles quali- Ristivojevic was very enthusiastic about the tennis prospects. He is also [email protected] fier on Thursday at the Wilson Central Region [email protected] Serge Ristivojevic Photo courtesy UMKC Athletics a budding scholar. 22 FORUM Vol. 78, Issue 10 Oct. 25, 2010 FORUM 23 A call to end bullying Nathan Zoschke Copy Editor dates, I quickly learned how harmful a seemingly in 2010 have such a hard time accepting others It all started right here innocent joke about someone else’s sexuality can who are different. It’s easy to be apathetic when you’re ignorant. potentially be. The reason I believe most people make these Three weeks ago, Tyler Clementi, a freshman After having met a few people who were jokes is because they don’t realize how offensive at Rutgers University, jumped to his death from attracted to the same sex (and learning a few and hurtful they can be. a bridge after he was recorded having sex with of my friends and family members were gay), I Having gay friends led me to realize LGBT another male in his dorm room. began to realize the reason I made jokes and used people are often treated like victims of a The video was posted on Twitter by Clementi’s derogatory terms was out of ignorance. psychological disease who need a cure. Kristen McMillen Staff Writer competition. Around three teams competed for Chinese holiday. I sat down at a table with two roommate, who invited his 150 followers to It’s easy to have a faceless enemy and it’s easy The ones who don’t express remorse for a pizza party. The volleyball court was used as a Chinese students and a plate full of food. a chat session where he streamed a live feed of to be a playground bully when you don’t see your being attracted to the same sex are called Thinking back on the past few years, I recall venue for the competition. Quickly I introduced myself, and they did the Clementi’s same-sex encounter. victim hurting. “abominations.” They made an evil “choice.” what being a brand-new college student was like. Each team began sculpting its sand castle same. A Chinese couple had just come to the Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered I believe most of the discrimination we What I would like to know is how can people Everything was exciting and the world seemed masterpieces. Teams used tree bark and leaves to United States to live in Kansas City and study at (LGBT) individuals, like most any minority see against homosexuals is not as visible as possibly think the hundreds of LGBT teens and so care-free. make its sand castle unique. UMKC. groups, are easy targets for discrimination. discrimination against other groups. Unlike race, young adults who kill themselves every year With pizza parties, endless games of apples to Then it started to sprinkle. Wet sand was easier “Welcome to college,” I said. They had only I can’t say I haven’t made a few gay jokes and gender and ethnicity, external qualities that can’t made a “choice” to like members of the same sex? apples and multiple runs to the nearby QuikTrip, to mold and the competition became fierce. The been in the country for about two months. The used derogatory terms in the past, but now I be easily concealed, being attracted to the same People don’t choose to be persecuted. They the years passed by quicker than a blink of an eye. sprinkling soon turned into pouring rain and all girl, Tina, introduced herself, but her husband regret it. sex is something people can, and often do, hide. don’t choose to be stereotyped and mocked. Now it is near time for graduation. The but one remaining group ran for cover under a did most of the talking. I reasoned it was okay to make these jokes A friend recently told me he was gay and he People don’t suddenly wake up one day and paperwork is done, the classes are almost over nearby shelter. She was a little shy and afraid I would not because I was telling them to other straight felt worthless because he was afraid he’d never say, “Hmm. I think I’m going to be gay today,” and the feeling of senioritis sets in. Each day is The group hustled together to make a moat understand her. I asked them what they saw of people who wouldn’t be offended. have a normal life. When he told his parents, they any more than you or I wake up and decide to crossed off what feels like an endless calendar. for the castle. The team laughed together while Kansas City and quickly discovered there was The problem is that there’s no way to identify a told him he needed special therapy. He hasn’t like members of the opposite sex. Yet at the same time, the days are still passing throwing leaves into the moat. Finally the team much they had not seen or heard of. I saw in gay person or straight person unless they tell you. told most of his friends yet for fear of losing them Let’s put an end to the gay jokes and name- by. Four years have gone by and it barely feels finished and the rain let up. them what I saw in myself as a young foreign After seeing shocking statistics about LGBT and being excluded from cliques. calling. like thirty minutes. Thinking back on the friends The team won the pizza party with the exchange student when I went to Germany- suicide via other people’s facebook status up- It’s difficult for me to understand why people [email protected] made, the inspiring professors, the internships, persistent creation of the sand castle called “Fort curious, ambitious and good-hearted people. and jobs, and the fun-filled student organizations, Leaf.” We exchanged email addresses and met up it’s hard not to smile. If these are the best years of I screamed with excitement and said, “We at various events on and off campus. Tina and I Not everyone is willing to accept other people, a person’s life, I cannot wait to see what life after did it!” A member of the team turned and said, became friends, and she showed me pictures of because of their differences.” college is like. “Welcome to college.” China. She became more comfortable with her I smiled. I have been blessed to be a UMKC Roo College is about sticking through the rain and speaking abilities and introduced me to other “No, how lucky am I to find a friend like you,” and had many unique opportunities on and the storm. It’s truly a process of finding out who Asian students. I said. off campus. The next few weeks will involve you are. My new friends from China joined my It’s these kinds of moments and lasting A Halloween challenge preparation for a new challenge. Of course there are perks, such as being able family and me in our annual Thanksgiving and friendships that have shaped me to be the person I will be working with Associate Students of to make a sand castle and win a pizza party in the Christmas celebrations. Then Tina showed us I am. And to think it all started right here at Ethan Parker Online Editor What one person thinks is scary and what They’re not scary; they’re horrifying. scary actually means. the University of Missouri (ASUM) in Jefferson process, but this isn’t the only memorable event how to play Mahjong. UMKC. another thinks is scary are often two different According to Oxford Dictionary, for some- Just look at anything Alfred Hitchcock did. things. thing to be horrifying, it must “fill with horror or Did he need to bathe Janet Leigh in gallons City. But before I go, I would like to share a few in my college career. Fast forward to senior year. Tina and I are [email protected] memories from these four years. These college A mid-autumn festival at the University walking on the Plaza and she tells me how lucky With it being Halloween, being scared is “en shock greatly,” and for something to be scary, it of blood to get the point across she was being moments have always put a smile on my face. Playhouse is the place for free food and great she is to know me. vogue” right now. must be “frightening or cause fear.” murdered in the shower? One of the residence halls put on a sand castle company. Students were there celebrating the “Not everyone is like you, Kristen,” she said. Hollywood knows this, and to capitalize on There’s a huge difference there. No. What you see as blood in this black-and- it, they will be releasing their newest slate of Rivers of blood running down the screen does white film was actually chocolate syrup. schlocky horror movies to be digested by the not make a scary movie, and I wish Hollywood The effect of this famous shower scene came masses. would get that. from the tension leading up to the murder, not These movies aren’t scary, however. They’re However, throngs of eager kids lined up to the murder itself, and Hitchcock was a master at horrifying. see the newest version of “A Nightmare on Elm scaring you with very little effort. There’s a fundamental difference between Street” in April, dumping $63 million into the If you want a real treat, track down a copy of something being scary and something being coffers of producer Michael Bay’s pockets. the 1963 film “The Haunting.” This film uses a horrifying. You can be scared and not be The “Saw” franchise has grossed over $368 wide variety of tactics to elicit fear and anxiety horrified, and be horrified and not be scared, for million domestically, and a seventh installment from the audience and does it all with no example. is due out on Oct. 29. gratuitous gore whatsoever. Hollywood, and the mainstream media in Why are these movies so successful? On Halloween this year, I challenge you. general, like to churn out tired, gore-filled horror Since the days of the slasher-filled 80s, Instead of renting the latest D-grade horror flick movies, and people now think these are classics Hollywood has flooded our Halloween airwaves from the local Redbox, go check out something Halloween is the season of terror. of the genre. and cinemas with images containing buckets much more fulfilling, like “Poltergeist,” “Psycho,” ‘Feelin’ fine!’ Fear is a driving force in life, no matter the I beg to differ. of blood, screaming, scantily-clad women and “Alien” or any number of genuinely scary movies. time of year, and it is no surprise there are things You will not find a copy of “A Nightmare on paper-thin plots. [email protected] out there that scare us. Snakes, for example, Elm Street” or “Saw” in my film collection, Hollywood did this, and now there is a huge petrify me. because I simply think these movies are silly. divide in the social consciousness on what being Mark Linville News Editor to parties, staying up late, and meeting new It could be my energy is drained, not my “fun “Tree House of Horrors: The Shinning episode”. people. But now I just want things to change. life.” “No TV and no beer make Homer something, Word on campus I am not going to use the term “senioritis” My days usually begin when I wake up at 7 something,” Homer said. because it is lame and I am only a junior. a.m. and end at about 10 p.m. “Go crazy?” Marge said. Why do you read U-News? I am not sure what it was that drained the fun It sucks like no other. I leave my apartment “Don’t mind if I do!” Homer said. Kristen McMillen Staff Writer out of my life recently, but my “fun life” is fairly Like Homer Simpson, I too scare myself similar to that of an empty bottle of something sometimes when I make crazy faces in the mirror. really good, if you know what I mean; only a few So this is what it has come down to? remaining drops left to dry up at the bottom, left Like Homer Simpson, I too Comparing myself to a cartoon character? to dwell in the trash can. scare myself sometimes when I Awesome! Sad, yet funny. I think I need a refill, or just a new bottle. make crazy faces in the mirror. This is what happens when I let my mind I don’t get it. I have one of the most interesting wonder into a Word document. jobs on campus, the U-News news editor. Money But seriously folks, I do love my life, I am is not a problem for once in my life, and I have and literally don’t see it again until dark, and that thankful for all I have and what I recently gained. plenty of friends and fraternity brothers to party happens everyday. I miss those no longer in my life and I adore with, and still something is missing. I believe I pay $600 a month, and for what? those who are here with me. Most nights I find myself just wanting to stay I find myself skipping a class here and there I am a very fortunate person and am glad to in and watch TV and not worry about anything, just to catch a break and breathe. be alive at this point, but something really fun but somehow that “anything” always seems to Funny thing is my life isn’t that stressful, just and enjoyable better happen soon or I will go all Ken McFarlin Chi Zhang Zong Heng Wany Cole Sodini Ed Shearer Jenna Turner It is now the midpoint of my seventh semester creep in and I do more monotonous crap. busy. cartoon-like up in this place. Junior Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Student Chemistry Graduate Student Biology Freshman Biology Senior Education Freshman Pharmacy at UMKC and I find myself playing the same old I just want to watch the Food Network and I am usually the one that adds the stress. [email protected] game I started back in 2007. play some freaking Play station like I used to do! I apply stress for some inhumane reason I find “I read the U-News because “I want to know what is “I don’t read it. I’m a new “I don’t read the U-News, “I don’t read the U-News, “I’ve never read it, because It all seems kind of mundane and boring. Maybe it is my long days throughout the necessary. I like to stay up-to-date.” going on on campus.” student and I didn’t know because I don’t know where because I am not on I don’t really have time to College used to be fun; living in dorms, going week? Sometimes I feel like Homer Simpson in the about it.” to get it.” campus that often.” read it.” Poll Question What are you doing for Halloween? Go to A. Trick-or-treating unews.com B. Partying and tell C. Staying home to hand out candy us your D. Nothing answer! Last week’s poll results Are you going to vote in the November election?

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