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VOLUME 3S September '17, In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks 2001. efforts were made last Tuesday to unite and find strength for those affected by ISSUE "1028 the shock at UM-St. Louis.. . • See page 3

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - ST. LOUIS nited We Stan Sept. 11,2001, willforever live in our hearts as a day of tragedy. On that storied day, the shores of the con­ tinental United States of' America were forever scarred by a devious act ofterrorism. The lives ofcit­ The flirtatious affair between hip-hop and horns has never been this spicy. That's izens and residents throughout the nation were because few artists have thrown themselves at the feet of brass. permanently changed. The following is a .. See page 6 summary ofthese events and how they have affected our .. lives .

Secretary of State Colin Powell hinted at a pos­ sible connection between bin Laden Gas scare sends and the s e people rushing attacks for the to first time fuel pumps publicly, BV NICK BoWMAN and has .... ····· ·· .. ·.. · ·· se~1'io; ·edito;·:· ·· ~ .. ······· .... · been press­ ing the gov- ernment of Local gas stations were Pakistan, one of swarmed with people trying to three nations in beat out an anticipated rise in gas the world that rec­ prices following TUesday's ter­ ognizes rorists attacks on the United Afghanistan's States. Taliban rulers, for Widespread panic that the cooperation. General Arab nations would sanction oil Pervez Musharraf, the was the basis of rumors that military ruler of Pakistan, gasoline prices would skyrocket said, "I wish to assure to over $5 .00/gallon. President Bush and the U.S. "People were just crazy" said BY NICK BOWMAN government of our fullest Justin Ungerer, and employee at senior' editor cooperation in the fight against QuikTrip and current UM-St. terrorism. " Louis student. 'They were acting Sept. 11, President Bush declares like the world was going to end, 2001: September 14,2001 a National Day all over a tank of gas. it was just of Prayer. At 8:50 a.m., Trade • amazing." American Airlines Center Sept. 14, 2001: Ungerer. estimates that over shakes Flight 11 a Boeing Congress authorizes President 300-400 customers came to his and. col­ 767 headed from Bush to use military force against the station,. located on the comer of lapses, Boston to Los group involved in Tuesday's attack Natural Bridge road and buckliIlg Angeles crashes into tic on the United States. In a unanimous Interstate 170. from the One World Trade flights decision by the Senate, the "Our tanks almost went empty structural damage Center, the northern­ within "Authorization for Use of 11ilitary before we received a fresh ship­ from the collision. The most of the twin the Force" was approved, which states ment of gas around 9:00 p.m." Pentagon suffers a similar fate tower. located in the United that "the President is authorized to said Ungerer. "Thing began to as the west portion collapses. financial district of States" but use all necessary and appropriate die down around then; as I was ' Twenty minutes later, One World lower Manhattan, Was with serious force against those nations, organiza­ leaving there were maybe 30 cars Trade Center, the second tallest New York. The plane, also !\ security pre­ tions, or persons he determines in the lot compared to 300 earlier building in the United States, crashes beUeved to be hijacked target. The cautions being planned, authorized, committed, or in the day." to the ground. New York Gov. by followers of Osama plane circled over . implemented, aided the terrorist attacks that QuikTrip was not the only sta­ George Pataki declares a state of bin Laden, carried 81 the White House and then including the occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, or har­ tion to receive the rush. Around emergency in New York and asks the passengers, !line flight headed for the Pentagon. The Federal Air Marshall bored sucb organizations or persons, 4;00 p.m., . Natural Bridge road president to declare New York City a attendants and two fourth plane. which was downed in Program The program, in order to prevent any future acts or between the Citgo station at federal disaster area Hours later, pilots, Ten minutes Pennsylvania, is also believed to an expansion on the Sky international terrorism against the Hanley and the Quik'lli.p was a Building 7 of theWorld Trade Center later, United Airlines have been headed for Washlllgton or Marshall program enacted in the United States by such nations, orga­ veritable parking lot as people complex collapses. . Plight 17S, a Boeing possibly to Camp David. 1970s, will place U.S . Marshalls in nizations or persons." frantically honked and stomped. A fourt:h hijacked plane, United 767 headed from Conditions in New York City airports and on selected flights in full The House of Representatives The Mobil station located across Airlines Flight 93, a Boeing 757 with Boston to Los Angeles continue to detel'iOfil.te as Building 5 cooperation with the FAA, to secure passed the resolution by a vote of from the Bel-Ridge police station 45 people aboard headed from New strilces the second tower. partially collapses. Buildings within air traffic and airports within the 420-l.Bush issued an executive was also gridlocked. Jersey to San Francisco is downed in Flight 175 carried 56 several blocks sustaincd major struc­ United States. order calling into military duty Gas priced did not raise as Somerset County, Pennsylvania. passengers, seven flight tural damage from the attack on Rescue efforts continue in New 35,000 of the 1.3 million reservists, speculated. According to federal Rumors that the US Air Force shot attendants, and two Tuesday and four other buildings still York City. Rescuers ferret through as well as placing 26 U.S. airfields on law, gas prices cannot be raised the plane down are later put to rest by pilots. The New York have firefigbters worried. Thousands the rubble and chaos in lower "strip alert," putting fighter aircraft by an exorbitant amount, to be the Pentagon. President George Bush Stock Exchange, of people are missing. Over 200 fire­ Manhattan. Over 300 firefighters and on standby status. decided by the courts, without Jr. addresses the nation \vith q mes­ Merchant Exchange and fighters and 50 police officers are 60 police officers are reported miss­ Both houses of Congress also proper notification and reason. sage that vows retaliation for these financial district are evac­ thought in the rubble. Over 50,000 ing, as well as 4,763 civilians, indud­ approved a $40 billion emergency "evil" acts. More importantly, be uated. All trading is sus­ people worked in the World Trade ing the passengers aboard the two spending package in response to the Editors Note: prices actually stresses that the United States "will pended. Center, and over ~(1 , OOO worked in airplanes. bombing to be split between cleanup dropped by 2 cents from make no distinction between the ter­ At 9:38 am. American the Pentagon. Over ' 2,300 people have been and rescue costs and the funding of $l.4B/gallon to' $1.46Igallon at rorists who committed these acts and Airlines Flight 77, a NATO Secretary-General Lord Ut~ated at New York hospitals, and what looks to be an inevitable war. the QuikTrip. those who harbor them." Boeing 757 carrying 58 Robertson said, "An attack on one is over 1,000 in New Jersey. Polls by ABC NEWSfWashington passengers, four flight 190 people are repolted dead at Sept. 12, 2001: an attack on all." All 19 NATO Post find that almost 85 percent of attendants and two pilots ambassadors decided to invoke the Pentagon as rescuers there spend the population support "getting into a from Washington, D. c. to The Federal Bureau of Article 5 of the alliance charter for the day pulling bodies {Jut of the war. " . Investigation announces that all 19 Los Angeles hits the west the first time in histOI). meaning that, 'WTeckage. Military strategists begin plan­ hijackers have been identified, and side of the Pentagon,. the if necessary, the. Unitt.."CI States can Authorities suspect a connection ning a possible invasion of INDEX estimate that at least tlu-ee to six were military center of the expect military support from all with Osama bin Laden after 10 peD­ Afghanistan, where bin Laden is aboard each of the four passenger United States. Shortly after, NATO members. pIe conneCted with him were taken believed to be harbored. .~~I.I.~~.I1... ~ ~.~9...... ~ planes. At least two of the 19 were on into custody for the attacks. The the Federal Aviation President Bush refers to the attack Bush visit~'New York City to the FBI's numerous 'watchlists', but .f.~~~.':!r.~~...... } Admini.stration grounds all as an "act of war:' names of all 10-nine men and one boost morale among the rescuers it is unclear whether they entered the 9.P.~~!.~.~~ ...... ~ flights nationwide, stranding woman- were on FBI "watchlists," who have become fatigued by the travelers and shutting down United States legally. Most of the Sept. 13, 2001: and all had knives and false identifi­ ~~.~.s...... ~. hijackers were of Egyptian or Saudi ongoing search. Since Tuesday, no the Postal Service. The The New York Stock Exchange cation on their person. These 10, as suivivors have been found in the rub­ Arts & Entertainment 6 descent. ,vell as over 40 others, are being United States seals its remains closed and states that trading ble, and as the sun sets, so does the border between Canada The plane that hit the Pentagon is investigated by the FBI, and all have f:~~:~~ifi~~~:::::::: :::: ::::: : :::: : : : ::::::::: : ::::? will resume on Monday, Sept. 17. ch~ce$ that any survivors 'Nill live believed to have been beaded for the been connected with bin Laden. A... ~~~~~ ...~~ ...... ~. and Mexico. The FAA opens air travel for domes long enough to be rescued. At 10:09 a.m., Two World White House, and that Air Force One Page 2 The Current September 17, 2001

The Current PUt. it on the soard: . . to all student organizations a~ r . · .d · a service provided free .0J charge Cwrenl Events Bulletin Baal diS) Tbe Cu1Tfmt Events Bu11et~:V:,j;S Deadline Jar subrmsst0115 to!~o student organizaJiom muir on . Nick Bowman • Editor·in·Chie/ University ~t=:;are publication ;::~;1:lmitteJi at least t1OO:a~€7~;~;;;;6- Steve Valko • Managing Editor Bulletin Board 5Pf Inshirah • Business Manager PJ! :!~l£ first.served basis. We ~Igg:ka 3&S MSC. Natural Bridge Rd , 5t LoUIS I . ~ AI • Bawazeer Sel71f submiSSions to: Edllor s '. . ~;nt. Judi Linville • Faculty Adviser 6811. . ..---- .. ted. Maggie Matthews • Advertising Dir. __ •...,'" othel'Wlse I~ I:,:ep;:"~?i¥_ World Lecture Series All listingS use 5 IIIIutsumi Igarashi. Photo Director "Theatre's Place and Value in Society" by Susan _~~::' ::~~' :1:6~:fix::es~~::~~~ ____ --~~;t~~;t~~~;;;;----- At 6:30 p.m. in the Century Room, Nobel Peace \ Saturday 22 . Candace Mangin • Prod. Manager ' Gregg, associate artistic director of the Repertory Prize re<.;ipient FW. DeKlerk will speak about Phi Alpha Delta Dave Kinworthy • SpOJ1S Editor Theater of St. Louis, will discuss the impact of issues relevant to all peoples, including the reCent Sigma Pi Fraternity theatre on society and theatre's importance for Rhashcid Pittman' News Editor events which shook the world corn'rnunity. At 4:00 p.m. in Conference Room 313 of the our humanity. The fifth and final installment of the Fall 2001 Catherine' A&E Editor Millennium Student Center, Phi Alpha Delta will Marqui!Hiorneyer Career Services Sigma Pi Rush, "Check Your Jimmy 4" will start Building Operations host a law school admissions presentation by at 9:30 p.m. at the Sigma Pi Fraternity House, Erik Buschardt • Web Editor A 'vr'own Hall Meeting" will be held iuCentury From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Career Services Kaplan. Prep-Test. 8645 Natural Bridge Road. Women must be over Elliott Reed • Car/ounist Rooms B .and C from 11:00 elm to 3:00 p.m. This will host Career Day ' 2001 in .the Century 18 and men need to have a UM-St. Louis ID Emily ~ • Features Associate will be an open foruhl for all students, faculty and Ballroom. The event will also be held on Sept Thurs.day 20 unless otherwise invited. Call Jeff at 630-21 83 . Zarina SyecN(haja • Business Associate staff to.openly and honestly discuss their feelings 19. About 80 employers will attend each day. for more information. James laW)' • Web Assistant about the recent terrorist actions in a safe, SMILE Recreational Sports Jeffrey Smith • Ad Representative respectful environment All peace-loving com­ Wednesday 19 ' Single Mothers in Life Excelling is having a Renee Umidon • Proofreader A bike ride trek along the KatyTrail will be host­ munity members are welcome. Refreshments wi! meeting in the Millennium Student Center Jennifer Dodd • Fea/ures Associate Catholic Newman Center ed by Recreational Sports at 9:00 a.rn. A shuttle ·be served. from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in Room 315B. Stanford Griffith· W,iter and bikes will be provided. Prod A'isistant Recreational Sports Q&A will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Catholic Newman Center, located at 8200 Natural Bridge At 10:30 a.rn. Recreation Sports will host a free Friday 21 Staff Road. Call Father Bill Kempf or Amanda at Sunday 23 WriterslPhotographers: game of I8-hole scramble. For more infonnation 385-3455 for more information. Catholic Newman Center Catholic Newman Center Sara Porter, Charlie Bright, Joan call 516-5326. The event will also be held on Henry, Micah Issitt , Delyle Robbins, Sept. 18 at 1:30. Chancellor's Office The Catholic Newman Center is hosting a 12:05 The Catholic Newman Center is hosting Mass at Jason Meyer, Charles Baley, Career Services Mass at e.N.e., .followed by "Soup with Sister." . the South Campus Residence Hall starting at 8:30 Beth Grindstaff, Kelli Solt, Dawn The State of the University and Chancellor's All UM-St. Louis students are welcome. Contact p.m. All students are welcome to attend. The hall Symington, Dan Donley, Donya A re~ume writing workshop will be held from Ross , Riannon Grimsbo Award of Excellence Presentation will be held at Father Bill Kempf or Amanda at 385~3455 for is located across from the University Meadows 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in 327 Millennium Center. Call 3 p.m. ittthe J.e. Penney Auditorium.A reception more information. apartment complex and next to the Optometry 'Career Services ,at 516-5111 for information. 388 Millennium Student Center . will follow. Building. 8001 Natural Bridge Road St. Louis, Missouri 63121 Newsroom. (l14) 51&5174 Advertising' (314) 5165316 Business. (314) 5165175 THE CANIPUS CR'NlEL'NE Fax. !3I4) 516-68JJ September 6, 2001 At 4:30 p.m. University police discovered a A student reported that between 9:00 responsible for the literature failed. campus: At 5:15 p.m. University Police discovered a vehicle parked at the new West Drive a.m. and 5:10 p.m. an Alpine CD, stereo At 1:30 p.m. an 'Iomega Zip Disk Drive 388 Millennium Student Center counterfeit Fall Semester 2001 student Garage to have a counterfeit student and 12 CDs by various artists were stolen belonging to UM-St. Louis was reported email: parking permit on a vehicle parked on lot parking permit displayed on it. The permit from their truck which had been parked on stolen from the third floor of the. cU1'l'[email protected] /fAA" at the Fine Arts Building. The permit was thrown away before it could be con ­ the third level of parking garage "N." Millennium Student Center. fiscated.· The incident will be referred to website: was confiscated. The St'udent Affairs bttp:l/u;u 1U.liJecurrelltonline.com Office was notified. the Student Affairs. Office. Septermber 11, 2001 At 6:40 UM-St. Louis Police discovered a A student reported that his Fall 2001 park­ counterfeit Faculty/Staff Parking Permit September 8, 2001 ing pemit was missing from his vehicle on a vechile in parking lot "BB ." ~ he CurT\!llt is published weekly 00 September 7, 2001' I, Hoodays. Advertising rates available At 3:35 a.m. a student residing at At 9:05 p.m. University Police were notfied after it had been located by the St. Louis l4JOO req.JeSt. Terms, conditions and restriction5 apply. The Current, financed in University Meadows reported a loud party that juveniles were seen throwing rocks at Police Department after being stolen in Sep~ber13,200 1 part by student activities fees, is not an offi· at anottier apartment and an assault by an vehicles on the North MetroLink lot. Two the city. A juvenile was arrested for the theft of cial plblicatioo of lJM.St. Louis. The University is not responsible for the content unknown female who was attending the parked vehicles recieved minor damage. $102.00 from the Pony Expresso cash reg­ of The Current or its policies. Commentary party. The investigation continues. At 4:47 p.m. a wallet was reported as ister at the Reseach Building. The juvenile and columns reflect the opinion of the indi­ vidual author. Unsigned editorials reflect the Septe~r10,2001 being stolen from the Ward E. Barnes was transported to the St. Louis County opinion of the majority of the editorial board. At 8:12 a.m. University Police confiscated Library on the South Campus. Juvenile Detention Center in Clayton. All matefial contained in each issue is proper. At 3:10 p.m. University Police responded ty of The Current and may not be reprinted. to the Pony Expresso stand at the Research a small ceramic pipe containing a possible reused or reproduced without the expressed, written consent of The CUJTerIt. First copy Building for three to four males filling their controlled substance from an apartment at Septermber 12, 2001 A student reported that her purse contain­ free; all subsequeflt copies, 25 cents, avail­ backpacks with canned sodas from the University Meadows. The pipe was taken as At 9:00 a.m. UM-St. Louis Police were noti­ ing cash, credit card and checkbook was able at the offices of The Current. vending machine. The suspects were gone evidence and will be conveyed to the St. fied that hate literature was being discov· stolen from the Ward Barnes Libary at 2:20 on arrival of the police. At the time of this Louis County Police Laboratory for testing. ered in various buildings, bulletin boards p.m. The purse was later found with only report it is unknown how many cans of and on windshields of parked vehicles. All the checkbook missing. soda were taken. attempts to contact the organization MCMA

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Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) • Announcement of nomination to Vaccine Study ------Volunteers are needed to participate in a research study evaluating investigational vaccines that may prevent HCl':'lV Approximately 50% of all persons in the United States are infected with HCMV by the age of 40. WJios Who HCMV is a leading cause of death, mental retardation and deafness in babies infected before birth and may cause serious illness or death in children or adults with weakened immune systems. This among students in study evaluates investigational vaccines that may pre.vent HCMY.

Men an~ women between the ages of 18 and 60 who are generally in good health and HeMV positive to be determined by a blood test) may be eligible to participate. Eligible female participants must be surgically sterile. Participants will be compensated for time and travel and will receive at no charge: American Universities & Colleges • office visits • physical examinations • laboratory tests • study vaccine an annual honors program recognizing our nation 5 For more information about participation in this study, please call: leading college students Karla J. Mosby, R.N. or Sharon Moore, R.N., M.P.H. Recruitment Nurses SAINT LOUIS (314) 977-6333 UNIVERSITY School Ncninations are currently being accepted for students viho will be includ­ Division of Infectious Diseases of ed in the 2001-2002 Who's Who Among Students in American Department of Internal Medicine Medicine Universities & Colleges directory. If 'yUU are a student with a record of outstanding academic and e.."'-tLacurricular achievement, you rray qualify to ... , ., , 1:::e honored p:'1 this prestigious national collegiate tram tion.

'Ib be considered, ncrninees must meet the following criteria:

• Be a senior or graduate student • Have an above 'average academic standing • Pave rrade contrihltiOns in academic and extracurricular activities • Have derronstrate::l leadership, citizenship and service to the schcol • and the COmrm.lIli ty • ShovJ' pote..ntlal for future, achievement ROOFTOP com m unity church Students may nominate themselves or each other by:

1. Picking up a nanination forrrl at a dean's office or 366 Jl.-1illennium Student Center 2. Ccwpl et~~g the form 3. Re~~ng the form by Fri day , OCtober 5, 2001 to the dean's office dE the sdlcol or collSJe :in Which you are er.rolled,

I Ncmmatiors suL"'TfIitted after this date will not te accepted!

If yotl have any questionS, please contact the Office of Student Activities at 516- 5291. September 17, 2001 The CUr rent Page 3 Memorial service offers outlet for grief and hope

BV DELvLE ROBBINS AND EMILV UMBRIGHT staff writers

In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks on the WOlid Trade Center in New York city and the Pentagon in Washington, D. c., efforts were made last Tuesday to unite and find strength for those affected by the shock at UM­ St Louis . . Members of the Newman Center campus ministry, with the help of the Student Activities office, held a prayer service later that evening at the Provincial House chapd on South campus. "After I found out, I ran into Father Bill [Kempf] and asked him if he wanted to set something up," said Levi Locke, co-president of the Residence Hall Association. "One of my classes was cancelled in the morn­ ing and I decided to take that time to· set everything up." Locke said the service took three hours of planning, which involved making flyers and working with Student Activities to send out mass e­ mails. "I was really impressed with how everyone came together for this. Safety in numbers provides a basic stability," Locke said.

...... Around seventy people gathered Tuesday night at the Provincial House chapel on South campus to express sympathy and mourning see MEMORIAL, page 8 for victims of the New York and Washington disasters.

Career The life of an fair brings SGA president employers

to be an active participant of the to UMSL BV SARA PORTER restructuring of Student Affairs," senior lIJriter Connor said. Student Government Association Connor says that being SGA pres­ campus president Ryan Cormor describes a ident has some positive as well as typical day as one of many meetings negative points. "The best thing BY CHARLIE BAILEV with students and faculty. [about the job] is I have an opportu­ staff writer "After attending classes, I come nity to voice for the student envimn­ to the office to make sure that every­ ment. We are getting things done The 12th annual career fair gives thing is in order for the next meeting, about affecting the Iiyes of students " UM-St. Louis students an oppOltu­ I talk with other leaders in cmnpus Cormor said. 'The worst thing, is nity to network with potential and various administrdtors Connor that it's impossible to plea~e every­ employers. said, ' ~I also e-mail ple wh want one. Wilen you are hOOle, you are The fair offers a variety of PlU­ to come fa cmnpus_ 'm also a part of still at work: fe ·sion . Many of the people con­ Intercampus Student Council." ·'1 An English major. Connor plan" ducting the interview, will be direc­ have a lot to do during the da ., to study law. ' I want to have the abil­ tors of human resources. TIlese rn-e Connor said. ity to communicate effectively, and the same people who recommend When Connor first ran for SGA English was the best way to do it," the hiring of new applicants at most President in 2000, he saw some diffi­ Connor said. companies. culties with the previous administra­ As well as being SGA president, Some companies that will be tion. 'I saw the hole that was SGA " Connor is a member of Sigma Pi attending the fair include: A.G he said. Connor, as well as Ellory Fraternity, Meuupolis St. Louis, and Edwards & Sons, AmerenUE, Glenn, Ayo Olson, Jeff Lewis, and plays golf. "Golf has its own built-in Boeing, Ernst & Young, Federal Michelle Senkerik, worked to get honesty and integrity, "Connor said. Bureau of Investigations, and Wclls students more involved in U.M.-St 'There is no rderee, nobody to catch Fargo Financial. EDITOR Louis. ''We made some progress and you." got the Student Constitution going," Connor plans to participate in the Connor said. "We had a structure to Study Abroad program at the We need a move forward." University of Melbourne. Then he Features Editor! For this year, one of Cormor's -wishes to continue on to law school rrrhe first step ln goals is to encourage students to take after graduation. "1 want to go into Mutsumi Igarashi! 7beCllm'lll phone: 516-5174 part in Student Affairs. "SGA wants corporate law," he said. Ryan Connor, SGA president this process 1S to fax: 516-6811 show up, no mat­ The Clayton Art Fair Art Fair ter what level of variety of "'It is with narrow~ activities to brings best student you are." souled pe,ople as with entertain children of na.rtow .. necked bot· any age. to St. Louis Career Days founder and director tles: the less they have BV STANFORD GRIFFITH of Career Services at UM-St. Louis, ···· ··· ·· ······· · · · · ·· sr~i · ·;;ri;~·; ·· · ··· ·· · · · · · '··· ' Debbie Kettler, had some pointers in them the mote for all the students attending. Incorporating visual, perfOIm­ ''The first step in this process is noise they make in ing, and culinary arts, the fair is an to show up, no matter what level of pouripg it out.!' annual event that brought together student you are. It's never too early, artisans from across the nation la~t but it can be too late," said Kettler. -Alexander Pope weekend. "You should dress professionally; Over 100 craftsmen with wares the more presentable you look the ranging from cerdI11ics to graphics more the interviewer will take you "'My first wish is to see to woodworking attended the fair. seriously." TIle style of the compositions var­ Because there are a wide variety this plague of of fields being represented, students ied from detail landscapes to whim­ mankind, war ~ ban­ sical &eulptures to funky jewelry. should have an open mind about Although much of the artv,rork other careers they may find interest­ ished from the earth. ~ was very interesting and well fash­ ing. Students should also be pre­ ioned, few pecple were purchasing pared with many copies of their -George Washington any. The majority of the artisans resumes and a one or two minute seemed approachable and friendly; evaluation of what the student hopes many were chatting v,ith visitors. to accomplish in his or her specific '·'It is only necessary Around 24 restaurants attended career. to tempt visitors to taste their fares Kettler also said that this is a per­ to make war-with five of pizza, Maryland crab cakes, hot fect time for graduating students to things: with the mal~ dogs, grilled salmon, spring lUlls start the networking process, mainly and fiuzen custard. Restaurants lin­ because the on campus interviews adies. of the body! ing the Taste Palate section were will be taking place on Oct. 8. also open. The prices were reason­ For undergraduates, applying with the igno1"'ances of able which is rare for such an event. now is very important, because the mind, with the However, long lines were the trade­ applications are being accepted now off with the prices. for internShips for the summer. passions of the body, The sights of blown glass and For a chance to meet with some with the seditions of woven tapesuies mingled with the of the best companies and organiza­ smell of pungent spices and seared tions, visit Career Days being held the clty~ with the dis­ beef. Also, around 22 performing Sept. 18 and 19 in the Century rntists entertained visitors with story Room of the Millennium Student cords of families," telling, jazz music, solo artists, and Center. For more information on the -Pythagoras choral arrangements. fair or a complete list of the compa­ ... Overall. while the fair was not nies on hand, go to the Career overly impressive, it was a worth Services office, or log onto Credit: www.quotablequotes.net while experience. www.umsl.eduJdepts/career/. -, Page 4 The Current September 10, 2001

OUR OPINION Be careful not to start Know your role as a cit~zen a meaningless war now Lower Manhattan is now referred we are denOlllcing? Tuesday, September 11, 2001, full-scale war, we as a community to as 'Ground Zero' for the most dead­ Let's assume for a moment that a­ will go down as a day of tragedy have to understand that this is not ly strike on the continental United St. Louis student was arrested in for us all. On this day, our soil was our war to fight, not here. States in it '3 brief history. Seeing the China for assault and battery afrer get­ In the wake of the recent tainted with the cowardly and devi­ Today, and the next day, and day remains of the twin towers that used to ting involved in a bar fight. The stu­ terrorist attacks, Americans ous act of terrorism, an act after, tensions between student be the World Trade Center, the con­ dent was heard yelling derogatory are calling for retaliations designed to strike fear in our groups will inevitably build; it is stant video loop of the two jets striking things about the Chinese government against the Middle East and hearts, and confm;ion in our minds. our human nature. But try to under­ every hemt of the New York City sky­ and it's people, and openly proclaimed Its people without any As was once said by a man much stand that we are all students; we line, is enough to make any citizen or that Christianity is the only true reli­ regard for the overall stabil­ more renowned than I, "These are do have something in common. Try resident of the United State,') ready to gion. Should the Chinese now assume ityof the society as a whole. the times that try to understand that war. Almost everyone has been affect­ that every American living within it's Arab students are being sin­ mens souls." I urge political viewpoints ed by this attack and a myriad of emo­ borders feels and behaves the same gled out and ridiculed you, as a community will be different. tions has swept across the nation. way" regardless of their affilia·· at large, to stay calm Some of us will be Many of us feel helpless; like there's As humans, we have both thoughts tions. in these dire times. in support of an just not enough we Can do to justify and feelings that we wish to convey to Already I've invasion, some will this atrocity. Unfortunately~ some of us anyone willing to listen. It makes us We heard many of my be feverently feel a emptiness that we believe can feel a sense of importance and self fellow students, against. Some stu­ only be filled with violence. worth that people ",ish to know what peers, and country­ dents will agree The UM-St. Louis community we are thinking. As Americans, we are Students take this time to. men talk of a 'call to with NATO, some contains within in students, faculty given the constitutional right to voice refLect upon their roLes as dt­ arms.' A blind rage will agree with and staff of many different races, those thoughts and feeling freely. But izens, and understand that \ ' has taken over the Osama bin Laden. nationalities, and values. It has been does that mean we should? How much now is a very vulnerabLe time nation at its smallest Whatever their rea­ discovered that, in the wake of the are we willing to sacrifice stability for for us all.The freedom of fundamental steps, soning might be for attack, many of our iliab compmuons personal liberty? Speech, if exercised properly, NICK BOWMAN and is quickly allying their beliefs have been hm-assed by their fellow We use the word citizen not only in is a valuable Liberty that spreading through editor-in-chief wi th either side, it is classmates and workers. A underlying a legal sense-many students at UM-St. should not be abused. the ranks. 'Red- not our right or sense of vigilantism has begun to grow Louis are in fact not naturalized-but in blooded Americans' are turning on privlege to deem which one is right from a small seedling in one's mind to the societal sense, we are all living in their neighbor and using the Bill of or wrong. an assault on a Arab professor in his the United States, under it's constitu­ Rights as a banner to spread tbeir As citizens, we need to remem­ classroom. We've gone from sadness tiOil and laws. message of war. Arab citizens and ber that role and act accordingly. to a blinding rage th;:;[ compels us to The tension in the throughout the TeU us what you think! residents of the United States are Hold peaceful debate and protest. inscribe 'F--- Towelhe"ds' on our G"M-St. Louis community is apparent. Drop us a line at the office, being persecuted eeringly parallel Write to your congressman and automobiles and 'Kill the Arabs' in Factions m'e beginning to form 'against 388 MSC or online at: to the German Jews in the late express your concerns. Many of our minds. each other, and it is important to thecurrenton line.com 1930s. I've even heard people our elected officials have not faced How are these actions in mly way remember who we all are: citizens of speak of internment camps similar a precedent in dealing with this different from the VelY terrorism that the United States of America. to those that Japanese residents of type of situation, and are eager to the United States were placed in hear the constituent's views; after Pearl Harbor was bombed. indeed it is you that they represent GUEST COMMENTARY Think of the word 'terrorism.' Although the Federal Bureau of It's fundamental root, terror. Investigation has a plime suspect, Loosely, terror is defmed as a fear we have yet to be decided exactly of the unknown; a debilitating whom is responsible for this vile uneasiness. There is a theory of act. And indeed, a certain people or An American's view from tIle outside communication that we, as ideology may be found to be at humans, have an innate need to fault. But as people, do we have the 5:00 pm, Wedne day, September worry for tho e whose aren't, or States. They remember the Gulf War, understand. And when we donlt right to exact revenge? 12th,2001. remain unkno\\-ll. and they're afraid this will be so much understand, we fear. That fear turns Do we have the right to 'fix' I walked into my classroom this The mo t striking emotional cock­ worse. Our Uniwrsity is near an .air­ to reaction. At this University, a what we deem is wrong'} What will morning, and found a room full of tail of this for me is the reassurance and port. Normally. they just ignore the large portion of our student body is we gain by beating a Palestinian scm'Ccl. wonied oung women. Clus, es heartbreak at how desperately my stu­ planes as they take off and land. Either not American by origin. Indeed, we student, or a Muslim student, have only barely stillted for thi seme­ dents want thi not to ha e been done they pause until the sound has died are an international university because tlleir ideology mayor may ter. so my srudents didn't knm me that by •.t\rabs . do\\l1, or try to talk over it_ Today, they which prides itself on diversity of not be conducive or pertinent to well yet. A soon as I came in. th Y You see, I teach in the Middle East flinched. I've never seen the planes nund, spirit, and body. this event? Think of these things asked. "Are au fr m America?" All those young women who are my make them nervous before.They're As President Bush prepares the before acting. Don't become a ter­ When I said yes, they asked if I had student are Arabs. Muslims. 1've seen horrified by the attacks on the United United States for what looks to be a rorist yourself. friends or family in Washington or and beard of people in the US saying States. While they are angry that the ew York. I told them I had friend ' in "Damn Arabs" or "Damn Muslims" or US appears to support Israel, they can­ . Washington. but they were all right. I "Damn Middle Easterners". That, and not accept what has happened. My stu­ GUEST COMMENTARY said r d been awake until duee run. to worse. dents do not celeb;rate this nor do they make , lire evelyon was safe. To s me of you. Arabs may be take it Ii.;htly. They say it is hamlIn - And then we just sat and talked. namel and faceless. counted as sus­ forbidden by l'eligion. The deaths of so Is havin 'Sexy FOl'6et the Ie on plans. an d getting P1CIO or dangerous. Easy to blame. many innocents can never be accept­ into ·the meat of the semester. Today To me. Arab are my students and their able. Not for any reason. wasn't a day for teaching. The quiz.. the families. Arabs are as diverse a group My students are still learning Legs' a crime? editing and the research guidelin ' just as any other. Hating them all would be English. They had to struggle, some­ .. EDITORIAL didn't matter today. like hating all Europeans for the atroc­ time', to express themselves. They The title proposes a question that something that our assailants forgot Being a teacher. part of my job is to itie in Ko ova or Serbia. Let me make know how to talk about classes and I ask to tl10se involved in this week's to mention. Also, what is wrong with BOARD help my students make sens of the them I facele s for you. majors. TIley know the vocabulary for illegal acts of vandalism. I am the having sexy legs? I see many people world. Since my students are My students are young women. the lives of University students. They president of Sigma Pi Fraternity who work out on a daily basis in N ICK BOWMAN University age, at that stage where one Like University students any\v!Jere, don't have the words for the deaths of International and was appalled to order to create a sexier body; people S TEVE VALKO minute they are mature young adults they're worried about grades and innocents. I find it tragic that they had arrive on North Campus to see our who even wear shorts in order to and the next minute children, I'm here e\ al11S , about course requirements and to learn the word "innocent" under sign spraypainted red, and indecent, show off their 'sexy legs.' The idea of EMILV UMBRIGHT to help guide them as they SOlt out their m,~ors, and, of course, about juggling such appalling circumstances. vulgar chalk writings encompassing having a contest in order to display DELvLE ROBBINS worlds for themselves - along with their class work with their social lives. I can no more make sense of this for our inscriptions. Correct me if I am what they have sculpted is not teaching the subject matter in my class They haye dreams and plmls, about you, or for myself, than I could for my wrong but the sign we placed on degrading or demeaning. Take a look description, of course. their cm'eers, about tnmTiage and "Our Opinion" reflects the fami­ students. All I can do is pray for the vic­ campus had no illustrations of at other contest that in one way or How can I help them make sense of ly, about places they'd like to travel to. tims, and pray for Peace. women, nor did it have any sugges­ majority opinion of the another do the same thing: Miss this when I cml't make sense of it They may dress differently than a tive phrases. I have, however, heard USA, Miss Universe, Mr. Olympia editorial board myself? I'm in just as much shock as group of women the same age in the Chris Tremlett comments on the idea that it did say and any and all other competitions they are. I wmlt someone to say it's all US. but underneath the shayla and English Language Center "Barely Lega1." That might also have that allow one to show off their hard right, just like they do. Nothing in this abaya, they're not very different at all. College ofArts and Sciences something to do with it being the work and dedication. is straightfOlward. All the emotions are Today, theY'I'e in shock. They're Zayed University eighteenth year of it's existence, and It is in my opinion that those LEIIERS complex. Relief that my own family worried about war. They're concerned Dubai, UAE according to our nation's laws, when responsible are 'pigs'(another insult and fiiends are safe combined with about their relatives who are in the one turns 18 he or she is finally of used against us), for they are the ones legal age to vote, enter the service who are too lazy to check out this MAIL and buy nicotine products. Any refer- . contest. At the same time,keep in The Current ences that others make are of their mind that if you do not like our com­ 388 Nlillennium 5mdent Center own accord. At the same time, if one petition, then do not participate; it is 8001 Natural Brid,ge Road is reflecting a certain magazine then that simple. As hlstory has a way of St. Louis, MO b3121 they are the ones who have their proving itself, our competition will FAX minds in sordid places. succeed with our without you. That is What bafiles me the most is the why it is 18 years old; people like it! (314) 516-6811 use of profanity and insults upon our So I close with the question again; is • Terrorism within our University members and guests. It would appear having Sexy Legs a crime? If so, then E-MAIL How do you feel about the [email protected] that we are not the ones who are someone should notify the authori­ • Hate Crimes "simply pathetic" (one of the kinder ties of those in the gyms and have topics we've written about? • 'Freedom of Speech' rights insults strewn at us) but those who them arrest! Letters to the editor should be did these acts are the ones in the brief and those not exceeding wrong. Those comments were not Jonathan Frost 200 words will be given prefer· • Submit a Letter to the Editor only offensi ve to us, but to those who President, ence. We edit letters for clarity, You can make voice might have seen them as well. It is Sigma Pi Fraternity, Inti. length and grammar. All letters your • Write a Guest Commentary also plain to see that some of the peo­ must be signed and include a ple are ignorant as to the attraction of p.s. Our Fraternity raised $341 daytime phone number. heard in a variety of ways! • Visit the Online Forums 'Sexy Legs'. Yes, we do have a con­ for the Nonnandy Fire Dept. to send Students should also include at TheCurrentOnline.com test for both men and women. That is oullo New York at this contest. their student ID number.

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I think whoever" did it has to " " " It makes me realize we be severely punished. This attack underscores the It's scary for the whole aren't as safe as we thought Revenge is important but not need and importance of a country. It affects everyone. we were. More safety pre- at the cost of the lives of civil- global anti-terrorist network. young and old. ians. cautions need to be taken. " " " " '!i September 17) 2001 The Current Page 5

The UM-St. Netters drop five Louis Riverwomen volleyball team cele­ of last six games brates after a perfect BY DAVE KINWORTHY tournament pitted the Riverwomen execution. ······ · ·~iaj{ed;-io ;: ···· ·· against the host school, Findlay. The The team Riverwomen lost in three straight has fallen as The RivelWomen's volleyball team games 17-30,21-30 and 28-30. of late, win­ has hit a skid as of late, dropping five Findlay recorded 56 .kills on the ning only of its last six matches, dropping their day, while the Riverwomen only one of it's record down to 6-7 for the season. recorded 32, led by Zrout who had 11 last six The Riverwomen played in the in the match. Findlay also outplayed matches. Findlay Tournament in Ohio but lost the Riverwomen on the defensi ve side, three out of four matches there. recording 52 digs, while the In the opener, the Riverwomen lost Riverwomen could only muster 31 in to Wayne State 28-30, 27-30,30-25 the contest. and . 16-30. In the contest, the Afte[ the four match tournament in Riverwomen recorded 106 defensive Ohio, the Riverwomen braced them­ digs, a high on the season. UM-St. selves for the Great Lakes Valley Louis was led by Kelby Saxwold who Conference road opener against rival recorded 18, while Maureen SIU-Edwardsville. Monahan, Kathryn Freeman, Liz Earlier in the season, the Blair, Holly Zrout and Ashley Riverwomen defeated SIU­ Richmond also recorded digs in the Edwardsville in four games, but this double-digits. Monahan and Zrout was not the case in the second match­ also led the offensive attack, recording up between the two rivals as SIU­ 12 and 11 .kills respectively. Edwardsville defeated the The second match featnred the Riverwomen in three straight games Riverwomen defeating Alderson­ 30-18,31-29 and 30-26. Broaddus in four games 30-28, 30-28, In the first game, SIU-Edwardsville 26-30 and 30-20. only committed seven enors as they As a team, the Riverwomen record­ Riverwomen were only allowed three ed ll.5 blocks, while recording a .kills in the game. The second game match-high 18 kills in the second went beyond regulation as SIU­ game. Nikki Pagels led the team on the Edwardsville captured momentum and defensive end, recording 13 defensive the second game. digs, while ,also recording 11 kills on After the loss at SIU-Edwardsville the offensive side. thi, past weekend, the Riverwomen The third match featured a loss at played at Southern Indiana the hands of Hillsdale 30-28, 25-30, After the fIrst two conference 20-30 and 20-30. In the contest, the matches of the year, the Riverwomen . Riverwomen committed 31 enors on finally return home after a 10 match the offensive side, while outplaying road trip to take on Northern Kentucky Hillsdale on the defensive side, record­ and Indianapolis S.ept. 21 and 22 in the ing 63 digs, compared to their 51. Mark Twain Gym. The fourth and final match of the File Photo [be Cll lT~1l1

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BY DAVE KINWORTHY ~ ...... , ...... -- ...... match last "'-'~~'Y staff editor on a deflection at the 6:26 mark. season. The In the second half. the Rivermen women In the Great Lakes Valley added two more goals. one from opened Great Conference road opener, the Spencer and the fourth from Ja~on Lakes Valley Rivennen's soccer te.am scored a 1-1 Barclay to lead the Rivermen to victo­ Conference tie with the St. Joseph's Pumas to ry. 'EDITOR play last week open the conference sea,on at 0-0-1. The Rivermen have already sur­ D AVE KINWORTHY with a 2-0 vic­ Nick Carron was the lone goal scorer pa<;sed the goal scoring mark of last tory over St. for the Rivermen in the contest. sea<;on with 10 goals already scored sports editor Joseph's Previously, the Rivennen scored a this seas n. Last season, the Riverrnen big victory over M issouri Valley UniVUTsit,Y in ooJy c red six goals in 19 games. p h one: 516-51 74 Rensselear, ollege. winning the game 4- 1. UM­ The Rivennen moved on thi s Ind. St. Louis came out soaring as the weekend after the GLVC road opener fax: 516-6811 Rivellnen scored two goals in the first to play at Wi consin-Parkside Sept. half en route to the ,.jetory. 16. UM-St. Louis will return home Junior college t[,dllsfer Jake this next weekend for their first two Hopson scored the first goal of the home conference games of the season game only 5:34 into the game. Less when the Riverrnen face Lewis THIS than one minute later, Kirt Spencer University and SIU-Edwardsville cored the second UM-St. Louis goal Sept. 21 and 23. WEEK R·wom en finish in Soccer 21 top t en a t SlUE Lewis 5:00 p.m. Women Katie Stuckenschneider shot 194 and 7:30 p.m . M en BY DAVE KINWORTHV 196 respectively, good enough for 36 23 staff editor and 42 place overall. UM-St. Louis fell in the middle of S!U·Ed w ardsv ille The women's golf team staned off the pack with the Great LIkes Valley 1 2 p.m . Women Women's tennis wins 1st GLVC match their 2001 campaign placing seventh Conference teams, defeating 2:30 Men in the SIU-Edwardsville Cougar Kentucky Wesleyan by 84 strokes, match 9-8 to avoid the sweep in the Lewis could be declared the winner Classic. which was held at the while losing to Indianapolis, S11]­ Volleyball BY DAVE KINWORTHY doubles category. of the match. Woodlands Golf Ccmrse i.n lllinois . Edwardsville and Bellarrnine...... · ··...... ;i~fi~iito;: .. ·.. ···· .. .. ····.. ·· ·.. 21 'The Riverwomen then took four The Rivelwomen postponed their The RivelWomen ended the two­ Indianapolis won the tournament, Northern Kentucky of the six singles matches to capture match with Lindenwood UniveDlity round tournament with a team score shooting a low 647 for the two-day The Riverwomen's tef]Ilis team the victory over the Pumas of St. scheduled for Sept. J 2. The next of 760. The RivelWomen actually event. 7 p .m . has done something that no other Joseph·s. Skaggs won at no. 1 sin­ match for UM-SI. Louis features the improved 14 strokes in the final The Riverwomen were in action 22 women's tennis team ill the history gles, Katie Duffy emerged victorious Rivenvomen hosting Webster row1d, to move up one spot in the this past weekend in the Southern of UM-St. Louis athletics has done at no. 4 singles, Chrissy Duffy won University Sept. 19 before hitting end. Indiana In vitational. The Indianapolis before: win a Great Lakes Valley at no. 5 singles and Wendy Young the road for two onfe rence matches Megan Thrailkill shot a two-day Rivelwomen now will play next week 1 p .m . Conference match. On Sept. 8, the got the victory at no. 6 singles. and one non-conference match score of 181 , good enough to place in the Lindenwood Jnvitational held at Rivelwomen defeated St. Joseph's Later that afternoon, the against Kentuck_ Wesleyan, 16th overall in the field of 65 players. St. Andrew's Golf Course Sept. 26- Golf College at home 5-4 to capture their Riverwomen lost their ftrst confer­ Southern Indiana and Lewis and She shot a opener of 92 and came 27 . After the Lindenwood 17 first conference victory in history. ence game of the season at the hands Clark. . back in the second round to better her Invitational, the Rivelwomcn have at S. Indiana !nvit The River'Nomen 's next home The Ri\,erwomen dropped two of of Lewis University 5-1. The score, shooting 89 on the 18 hole one more contest remaining. the Women the first three doubles matches, but Rive[women were swept in all three match is Sept. 27 when UM-St. course. Behind her, Amy Parmley GLVC Tournament, held III the no. 1 double" team of Casie doubles matches, but got a victory Louis facet Illinois-Springfield. shot 189, good enough for a tie for Columbus, Indiana, Oct. 7-8. 17-18 Skaggs and Devin Fo\" won their from Foy at no. 5 singles, before 29th place overall. Shelby Cloyd and at N. Ke ntuc ky Tm ,!!" Men 23.. 24 at Hollandale, Mich. Not the t ime t o squabble about sports Di§trict IV Tour M e!"! Now is not the tinle to talk about Louis Cardinals football tcam, but in statement.. but it proved a point, saying is about anyhow. When the United Tennis sports at all. This period in American this instance, he ha~ gained a new tIlat the teanls inaybe should play States and its people all get on tile Same history should be dealing with the respect. He undcrstood that over tins because it would bring America closer page to accomplish something, there is 19 grieving and mourning of the victims last weekend, three games were to be together. Can you irna",aine all of these nothing that would stop them. Webster of the terrorist attack in New York and played in the states that were affected peDple in the TWA (o[ whatever it is When a group of millions of people 4 p.m , Washington DC. The way that protes­ by the terrorist attack.. Tne games in called now) Dome singing the national all decide that something needs to be sional sports has handled the issue has Pittsburgh, New York and in anthem before the game would be done, who would lXlssibly get in the Women been nothing but spectacular. Washington would h1l e been a hon'tf­ played? way of that? Nobody. because no one is 20 Majo[ League Baseball, the ic site and the players w uld not play He brings a good point up, though, that idiotic. America is the most power­ UM-Rolla National Hockey League and the the gan1e the way it \':'as suppose to be in moving on. Instead of watching all ful nation on the earth and nothing can National Football League have can­ played. of the horrific events that occur on tele­ stop what they set out to do. 3p,m. celled all of their events ootil next TIle anger. re.~entm e.nt and all-out vision on a daily-and even hourly­ The professional athletes have M en Monday, allowing America to cope aggression that footbfilJJ L played with basis, switch the viewing to tum our decided to focus all of their attention on 21 with this tragedy. TIle athletes have would have turned to the oppo ire side. attention elsewhere. Sports is a good the victims in the ca<>e. Not playing tlns mourned and are wi..lli..ng to help in any Profe,~sional football players did not out in this kind of situation. You could past weekend shows that there is a at Kentucky W e s leyan way shape or form. want to play this past weekend. They change the station on your television human side to this situation, whether 3 p.m. The closest call to these organiza­ did not want to have any part of it. In an just to give yourself a break from all of the athletes are affected individually or Women tions having to playa game carne down interview with New York krs qUaIter­ the tragedy and relax and watch a foot­ not. The commissioners of each orga­ ball or baseball game. 2 2 LATEST Scoop to the NFL, where Commissioner Paul back Vinny Testave;fde, he. said he did nization, the NFL, MLB and NHL Tagliabue made an announcement this not and would not play a game. But alas, none of this CaIl happen, as should be commended on their tasteful at S. Indiana all of the games over the course of this DAVE KINWORTHV past Wednesday not to p]ay the games Testave.rde and teammates were decision not to play this weekend. A fier 9 a.m. over the. course of the weekend. mOlUning some of the friends who past weekend were cancelled. America all, now is not the time to focus on Women . My grudge with Tagliabue has been ended up as victims in the attack. and S1. Louisans would unite, though, sports, but rather uniting to accomplish long stemmed from the departed St. Emnntt Smith came up witIl a bold if they were not. That is what all of tins our goals to end tenorism. Page 6 The Current September 17, 2001 Youngblood Brass Band funks New Orleans jazz

BY EMILY UMBRIGHT A&E Associate

The flirtatious affair between hip­ hop and horns has never been this spicy. That's be.cau~e few artists have thrown themselves at the feet of brass. Madison's Youngblood Brass Band blends the high spirits of big band brass with hip-hop sanlples and serious words to produce a salsa unlike anything available at your local record shop. The eight-piece band draws its influences from the obvious, as stated above, in addition to the sounds of disco, afro-Cuban, jazz and spoken word poetry. The result found on the band's album, "Unlearn," is a jambalaya of good time music that takes you back to the evolution of New Orleans brass bands. Free spirit­ ed as the music may be, these guys are serious. The deep slide of the trombone incites a sense of excitement on the first track "Bloodshot," . as its latin­ esque tango with euphoric raps. Put on your platform dancing shoes for the next song, "Acoustic on," which belt, I. EDITOR out layers upon layers of different instruments fading off in different directions. Equipped with intense CATHERINE record scratching, courtesy of MARQUIS-HOMEYER Youngblood Brass Band ...... Chicago's DJ Skooly, which follows A&E editor the natural flow of brass sounds, the song depicts a euphonic state of jam. Paradise." The original "Wonder belt" have sprinkled down on me band The fact that the band has two drum­ "revives that old yibe, old time love." phone: 516-5174 Slightiy reminiscent of the Bea~tie is felt with the crooning of sounds Chicago. While not a clashing groove, mers comes in handy for this hom-cel­ Uniting old with the new, the Boys, the song retains a modem hip­ coming from the instruments of the the lyrics seem a bit too optirnistic­ ebrated, nighttime dance tune. Pay Youngblood Brass Band become the fax: 516-6811 hop edge while paying homage to jazz band. While a sense of simplistic bliss "Looking for something! Climbing to special attention to the drum break­ hip-hip--world music lovechild taking int1uences. pervades the album, the band attacks a higher ground." Supposillg that one downs, for the name of the song inter­ on another level in the evolution .of What is interesting about the songs and twists the original song to fit the or two self-righteous messages are estingly springs from the Spanish jazz. A hybrid of sons, the final proof found on "Unlearn" is that many of purpose of current issues with lyrics necessary to compliment the uplifting name for both the bass drum and the of the genre-crossing affair is the tuba A&E them sound a cover of something done like "but light shines whether you see attitude of the music itself. we'll just let funky Caribbean rhythm. distortion found on 'The Trilogy Vs.," before. This must be where the hip­ through fate or Carl Sagen's eyes! it's timt one slide into the next track The mellow, coffee house-inspired which equally matches the record Campus hop influence comes to play out. past time we woke up from this com­ "Da Bomba," the album's fIfth "Peace" features spoken word by Iv1ike scratching. "Unlearn" features pensive Where hip-hop samples pieces of old placent paradise." track, exemplifies, once again, the Ladd, of New York. Taki.llg on a post­ party music that will leave the listener Calendar songs, Youngblood Brass Band A low point in the album features band's familiarity with Brazilian, West beatnik yjbe that only a band from confused as to where he or she stands rewrites songs to fit into a brass band Ike Willis, co-frontman from Frank African and Cuban rhythms. While the Madison, WI could pull off without on the linear passage of time as the anangement like they did in their cov­ Zappa's band, on the fourth track band prides itself on their revival of the sounding pretentiously phony, the everlasting New Orleans grooves keep September ers of Madonna's "Human Nature" "Something." Deep and smooth, this New Orleans brass sound, much of the song, seasoned with sluning trom­ pushing the funk to a new Casablanca and Stevie Wonder's "Pastime song is a fountain of notes that could drum arrangements are more exotic. bones and tnunpets and a "ba<;sy" tuba,

1 7 CD REVIEW Monday Noon Series. Susan Gregg, associate artistic Bjork touches tip of Utopian director of the Repertory Theatre, will speak on the­ iceberg with her new album aters place and value in BY ROBIIII PEERY Accompanied by boy , chuUs III b rernlxet IQ be matched." She e~ ' en bor­ society, in Room 129, J.e. · · · ·· · · Spe ~i;;i;o · ;h·~ · (5;;;, :;;;;I· ·· · ·· · · orchestrations, harpists and a pack of rows from e.e. cummings ill 'Sun in . playing cards, "Vesp rtine" 1S an My Mouth": "I will wade out till my Penny Building. Admission is If Kurt Cobain and early-90s Eddie album of the solitude within love. thighs/Are steeped in burning flow- free. the Monday Noon Vedder serve as the gods of today's On the first track, Bjork leads us to ers." increasingly alike modem rock artists, her "Hidden Place: 'There lies my If Radiohead's "Kid .A" was a Series is sponsored by the ala Staind and Linkin Park, then in the passion hiddenlthere lies my 10ve!I '1l schizophrenic inyjtation to the newest Center for Humanities~ universe of uber-pi.xie Bjork's newest hide it under a blanketllure it to sleep. sound of the wndon underworld, min­ release, "Vespertine," Phillip r~~,,----;;;;:""""'.... ,...... -:;r; ;-:::-::--.IiI"'iI-=:--'-:---':""" imalist techno, then Glass and Tori Amos are tile "Vespertine" is a gentle love let- 18 Zeus and Helen of the mini- tef. Perhaps the best album of u.s. goes 'ape' for Gorillaz malist universe. Bjork's career, it's harmonious, World Lecture Series. F. W. As can be expected with beautiful and fil]e{j witil life. DeKlerk, former President of any Bjork album, the surprises Previously, Bjork's Achilles BY LYNDSAY .JOHNSON anger and gloom, the Gorillaz in our are endless. While most recog- heel was not her Martian-like Staff Writer midst have brightened things up with South Africa and Nobel nize the Icelandic diva for her status but the pretentious need their ultra sunny single "Clint amazingly vivid voice (which to over-sing her vocals, occa- Make way N 'Sync, watch out Peace Prize recipient, will Eastwood." Even the most ''hard core" hovers above frantic and sionally off-shooting her scales Staind, the Gorillaz are taking over the rockers among us can't help but dance speak in the Century Room below chaotic and can feature and octaves like Mariah Carey airwaves! madly to this catchy, beat-heavy tune. the cracks of an adolescent on acid. Here, however, her So who exactly are the Gorillaz? "Tomorrow Comes Today," the of the Millennium Center at boy's vocals or the most amaz- voice soars with lush strings Does this cartoon band we see on second single released from the 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, ing pipes this side of an 18th and flutters above music boxes MTV really exist? Well, yes and no. Gorillaz' self-titled debut, takes a century Italian opera diva), and choirs, even the Greek cho- Gorillaz, comprised of the characters remarkable turn from the giddiness of but tickets are required. irrnovative videos (watch our rus of Bjorks' at the climax of "2D," "Murdoc," "Russel" and "Clint Eastwood." Smooth, soft vocals Please pick up tickets at the heroine get eaten by giant "Pagan Poetry" is jaw-drop- "Noodle" are actually fictitious band are interspersed with groovy horns, teddy bears or make-out with pingly terrific. Like a tear- mates created by Damon Albarn, lead and as you sway hypnotically, the Office of Student Activities. her robot clone) or fashion inducing session of intensely singer for the band Blur and his car­ influence of Blur creeps up on you. sense (swan dress, anyone?), emotional lovemaking or an toonist pal Jamie Hewlett. Although the lyrics are sometimes they also realize that with Bjork, there Producing and programming the unexpected yet satisfying whispered By sheer boredom, Albarn and indeciphei-able and the music down­ 24 are no limits within the imagination. majority of the album, Miss declaration of love, "Vespertine' is an Hewlett collaborated and started right wacky, the Gorillaz manage to Monday Noon Series. Carlos "Vespertine" does not feature the Gudmunsdottir keeps the album at a example of floating utopian beauty in experimenting with new sounds on the bring it all together in the end. techno grooves or big band stomps of whisper's softness, weightless and sound. old synthesizer. The result was an Whether you're a hip-hop fan, raver, Schwantes, past president of her 2nd album, "Post.," nor is it the sparkling with sensuous imagery such If one has never experienced fifty­ infectious blend of old-school hip­ rocker or punker, you'll agree that rugged emotional terrain of as the description of her lover's hand five minutes of listlessly luminous hop, rock and foot stompin' techno the American Historical Gorillaz deserves top banana for an "Homogenic;" instead, it is a quiet., in ''Pagan Poetry": "He offers a hand- ecstasy, then "Vespertine" is the per­ tracks. album all of us can dig. Association-Pacific Coast, luscious journey into the inner-self. shake/crooked five fingerslforn1 a pat- fect introduction. In the current altema-radio trend of will speak on "Light's Out? Problems and Prospects for America's 'Golden West' in the 21st Century" in Room 129, J.e. Penny building. Everything's coming up roses in Admission is free. The BY CATHERINE nature song, or "Everything's Coming be ignored. Her daughters rush in to do Monday Noon Series is spon­ MARQUiS-HOMEYER Up Roses." The later song often brings their parts in the quest for fame, Baby .• .•. . •...... • to mind the '50s star Ethel Merman, June (Jacqueline Probst) in blonde curls sored by the Center for staff editor one of the many powerful actresses to as the singing and dancing child star, Humanities. "Gypsy" is the quintessential show play the chaIlsmatic and crazy Mama supported by her older sister wuise biz musical; a story so strong it could Rose. (Jamie Anderson) dressed as a boy. The stand as the plot for a drama, something This venerable musical is the season girls follow their mother's every barked 25 that can be said about very few musi­ opener for the St. Louis Repertory order with enthusiastic precision and cals. Based on the true story of a Theater in Webster Groves. In the grand unquestioning speed. Thus the dynamic Foreign Film Series. The woman obsessed with making her style that only the Fox and the Rep of the family is set up and the girls are movie "Fire" will be shown daughters into vaudeville stars, seem to do any more, the sets and the launched into show biz. "Gypsy" contains one of the strongest costumes are an extravaganza to thrill The action on stage is tied to the set at 2:00 p.m_ and 7:00 p.m. characters of theater, Mama Rose, the the senses. Even as you file into the the­ by a device - at the beginning of each on the third floor of the stage mother who shaped thechild­ ater to take your seat, the vibrJl1t set, in scene, a showgirl changes an easel sign hoods of legendary burlesque queen plain view on the Rep's curtainless on stage, harkening back to how each Millennium Center. Gypsy Rose Lee and Hollywood star thrust stage, catches your eye. As the new act was introduced on the vaude­ June Havoc. play begins, the colorful combination of ville stage. This frarrring of the action Admission is free. The One of the central tragedies of the theatrical marquees, signs and back­ also alerts the audience to the changing Foreign Film Series is spon­ story is that it takes place in an era in stage props comes to life as the thou­ locales, as this story takes place on which vaudeville is dying in the shad­ sands of lights begin to flash like a view vaudeville circuits crisscrossing the sored by Student Activities ow of motion pictures, a fmm of enter­ down Broadway at its beight. country during the '20s and '30s. and the University Program tainment it helped create. Wrapped From the very first scene, Mama Since the action takes place through­ around this engrossing story are some Rose (pamela Myers) bursts on stage as out the girls' childhoods, the younger Board. of the most famous show-shopper tunes a riveting character and as someone actresses are replaced by older counter­ of musical theater. Even the most casu­ who feels the rules do not apply to her. parts in a very original and clever al fans of musicals have heard "Let Me The character is at once both appalling Entertain You", Gypsy Rose Lee's sig- and appealing, a presence that cannot see GYPSY, page 7 Joan Hess as Louise and Emily Rabon as June in Gypsy. September 17, 2001 The Current Page 7 10th annual Founder's Dinner recognizes UM-St. Louis' finest

and determination that brought public ing the Auguste Chouteau Society, the BY KELLI SOLT - , ...... , higher education to St.Louis. They Pierre Laclede Society, and many cor­ staff writer have proved a vital legacy, more than poration and individual donors were The 10th annual Founder's Dinner 64,000 alumni, most of them living thanked for their support. Their con­ held at the Ritz Cmlton Thursday and working in the St. Louis region," tributions m'e countless and inunea­ evening is an event held to honor and said Touhill. surablein adding to the success of this thank exceptional faculty, alumni, Faculty and staff with service of 25 university, according to Touhill staff and conuibuters in the UM­ years or more were recognized, and Seven distinguished alumni were St.Louis community. A warm recep­ the Chancellor's Award for also honored and "their acheivements tion and delicious dining, followed by Excellence was presented to seven and community service effOlts were . the awm'ds ceremony, created a mean­ recipients. They are Robert J. Calsyn, tr'ue validation of the quality of citi­ ingful evening despite the recent professor, department of psychology zens that UM -St. Louis shapes." tragedy. and director of gerontology programs; The Chancellor's Medallion Chancellor Blanche M. Touhill Mmgmet S. Shelraden, associate pro­ awm'd, honOling an indi vidual that has opened the ceremony expressing fessor, depmtment of social work; contributed to both the University and regret and a heavy hemt in regards to John B. Hylton, professor depmtment the community, was awarded to the recent terrolist attack. A moment of music and interim vice chancellor Albert E. Schoenbeck, a distinguished of silence was observed for those of Academic Affairs; Elizabeth W. attorney who was instrumental in dle whose lives were loS!. Vining, senior lecturer, college of founding of the optometry depart­ Frank Deford, the ' guest speaker business administration; Wayne Paul ment. He was accompanied to the planned for the evening, could not Garver, research scientist, depmtment event by his "lovely wife of 60 years." attend due to the cancellation of of physics and astronomy and lectur­ The atmosphere was filled with flights out of New York. er, Everling College; Grace Williams, witty conversation, sincere thanks, Following the Alma Mater, which department assistant, Alumni and light hearted comJadeship. was led by Tiarra Rooks, UM-St. Relations; and Gar)' Lee Parks, Katherine Lawton Brown, director of Louis music student, the 28 founding mechanical trades specialist, facilities Premiere PeJiormances, led the audi­ Dan Donleyl Th~ C1 tn1'1II Chancellor Blanche Touhill presents an award at the Founder's Dinner. . committee members of the University services. ence in an appropriate closing were asked to lise. "It was their vision Distinguished contributers, includ- anthem, "God Bless America." Hundreds of students pay minimum balances in time

BY RASHAD PITTMAN The policy was fOITIled to make staff editor room for some of the hundreds of stu­ dents on waiting lists each semester 'The number ,of students potential­ and stop the group of nemly 10,000 ly impacted by the new payment poli­ current and former students with cy has dropped from more than 800 to unpaid balances from increasing. about 100, University officials said "We're very pleased at how stu­ last Friday. dents are responding to the payment "We've made tremendous, tremen­ dous strides," said James Kmeger, vice 'We do not like chancellor of Managerial and to cancel students' Technological Services, Krueger said the 100 students classes. We do not who still owe the University money photos by: Maggie Matthews I Tbe ell/Tell! had until 7 p.m. · enjoy it, and today to pay up. If they do not pay the required minimum obviously it's payment their classes will be -can eled, h said Krueger said the payment de.adline. which was previous- ly extended to Sept 7, was pushed back again to Sept 17 policy." Krueger said. "We do not like to avoid confusion. He said the August to cancel students' classes. We do not billing statement the Cashier's office enjoy it, and obviously it's disconcert­ sent to sUldents a fe\\' weeks ago had a ing to the students." due date of today. , The office of student Financial Aid "We \vere afraid some people played a big pmt in the decrease of would see that and think that was the students who still owe money, he said. due date even though it really wasn't," "In the proce.ss of working with said Ernest Comford, director of the students," said Tony Georges, the Office of Finance. director of sUldent Financial Aid, "we The new payment policy required were able to show students that there Top: Thousands of college students attended Fusion Friday students to pay by Aug. 10 one-third of are alternative solutions of fmancial night . The event was sponsored by various colleges and whatever balance they had after antic­ aid that go beyond federal student universities in St. Louis. • ipated financial aid was applied. Due aid." Above: Webster students, Amelia Tryo!1 , Clayton Mathew s and to mailing problems the deadline was Georges said students who wanted Rachel Berger, attended Fusion, held in the ballroom of t he extended, Students can also no longer to find out more about alternative solu­ Hyatt Regency in Union Station. carry over balances into new semes­ tions could contact student Financial Left: UMSL student, Eric Echer and M aryville student Dorlsa ters as in previous ye·ars. Aid at 516-5526. Harris attened the party.

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transition. Emily Rabon Hall as June and Joan Hess as Louise carry the FAJRY'IEW HE IGHTS ICingu larlMreless Stores J l'J SW Ln(.oI I'1 T· 16 1 1h~ 'n ...: 7i:v · SOUfHCOUNTY characters from emly adolescence to "~b:o~ac.c IOfde n"T 6.1' ~ SLinciltrgh, 6i5·:199" : '(9)" U ~ ~.t1~ BAll_ ST. CH A.~lES adulthood. While both actresses do a 1 bSP.!:!gt-t'!I!) f'b,.', .(l>.3[")9-I7. ;S:'" "b1.)M.,m-tIltf1', (b..i6I:'Q'. l?fiX.t S,,:)r~ H OIIN CI.A.YTOtf wonderful job, Joan Hess deserves spe­ MCX'l ·J;,.O YJ"m _'7 00 pm 9~ c..qr,Q nP. d ,:,~ S& 1900 ~-600 ~ ," O e:S P'EI't'!'S cial mention. Her performance was so $vn l lOJ . 5 I)) pm • '.)'}~Y~rJlt'r,95lAm · compelling as Louise, the daughter wbo both quietly accepts her role as her FLOR(~ANT sister's inferior and longs for her moth­ JAuihodzed Dealers I a ~l!i N l,nd~tf1'! . 014)£38·&800 .ALr'ON Sd.nuo.. E- h:!d:r lf llrd u'''' !l3' 1 ~1 t1: er's attention, that at times Hess's own GRANi1EaTY i~::~~~-:: .~:;e~~1~~~~~jl~ fl· ~e(Z ,..,td~~ Il A.! .. (61B, 97¢ .. 5~HiJ IaRk; WCOO stage presence dominated the brassy A.'htOUJ ~OHH :'JlI:w :x:d (3,-c19tn·teP8 :S::OClil· "(5 Jdf~ _ I~ MA iIIC HJ!ST ER: ';?lS' Vog.II:'d . 136) :8':' .~r.oc ' role of Manla Rose, no small feat in It;::< , MMd!ua r~d .. I~3bl~.:1 :t-4£>.4" sruDGfTOH 11JO'::t. Chll"-CI =i'odoFd. MA5oCOUTAH this story. As is usual for the Rep's 314) 710.000: iC04 ~\\' AA.~ 'l. i61S) S ~6·~~eS· tiOIUH COUI'\i TV C:H'ESf£:~ELO . casts, every part was well cast and all i6;9'':;' CIrrt 9h-d. G,.s)iP'':' 09;0 '·jP..53 'l(f'-I",'tI5 a1"ll. O' ~ .iSi3 Ha m,_~ . !.' ~ j I3 S3 · ~ 1:S The tlleatriCal world of the time in 134 ~ t a~.-:- ~ n :.lw t. t-¥ ~ '- · ~{I~ .:\:,J 9 '· ~:fl .n U ti,"ll c u ~ h b:;.rcugl, (3 H )J e; 1·3M1 S' H N TOH StP!:f!A:s which Mama Rose grew up had a glit­ f.Ii Gfl!.l'IN~\tIT, "L"3 (~1~~!·~ 3 00' DOI·mb.d.bl. FE.RGUSO N ?M~ Mld Fil". tu M!JlI G1 J )~yjl' ·~;' 1· g\on e:~ O 'lIIT

one with talent and ciJive, regardless of "QpnD Sunday financial circumstances. While we may not see this kiIid of show biz parent [Also Avai!abie At I anymore, the sports world is certainly peppered with anlbitious parents push­ ing their children \\ith the same mind­ less determination as Mama Rose, and so the storv has a modem echo. This is -a very enjoyable play and a worthy opener for the Rep's new sea­ son, even if you are not particularly a fan of musicals, and it has almost night- 1y pelforrnances before it's close on Oct. 5. ~==~ ______,_~ .. _... ..___ ~ ______, _ _ ___---.J Page 8 The Current September 17, 2001 Christian group brings prayer, creates debate About 70 people, ranging from are very alone and very afraid." age 6 to 65, hugged and shook hands "We can understand that one t,ith one another, attempting to con­ group did this, not one nation," anoth­ BY KELLI SOLT nect with those snicken by sadness. er person added ...... " ...... The lighting of candles in eulogy fol­ "At this point there's not really staff writer iowed a prolonged moment of prayer, much you can do," said UM-St Louis A debate ensued after a student and they began to sing about putting senior Rebecca Yarbrough, who wait­ interrupted an unauthorized Christian their faith and trust in God. ed in line for three hours before the gathering in the courtyard outside "Whether you nanle him as God, service to donate blood. "For me, just SSB on Thursday afternoon. Jesus Christ, as Allah, or as praying and comi.ng together is a as A church elder, Steve Ottolini, said Buddha, you pray," Kempf said dur­ comfort. It's more about unity than "We wanted to corne for a half hour to ing his sermon. "Images of pain and spirituality." pray and provide hope and encourage­ terror that mark the cycle and make "I think everybody is feeling very ment for students in response to the the heart ache by what we have seen, helpless and everybody wants to do recent terrorist attack We have many it is why we gather tonight" something," said Rob Wilson, UM UMSL graduates in our congregation The session, formulated as a way St.-Louis student services coordina­ and we wanted to reach out here." Not to reach out and bling strength, tor. 'They just don't know what to everyone welcomed the unannounced focused on the need for all people to do." and unapproved campus assembly. come together and make a conscious He said the memorial service was During their high volume preach­ choice to makc a changc. a way for people to express them­ inga UM-St. Louis student, Scott .. "We've seen images of hOl1'01' and selves. He said studenl, could go the Moresi, rose to denounce the prayers terror, but we've also seen images of Student Activities office and write and speak out his belief that there is people helping out," Kempf said, messages in a notebook that will be no God. A crowd of about fifty stu­ opening an opportunity for the gath­ sent to New York city "to try to help dents gathered as they got out of their erers to share ideas on how to help people fmd some comfort.". classes to see what the shouting was themselves and others cope with the Wilson, who helped put the event about. The church members preached together, grew up in New Jersey and events of earlier that day. Jesus as God's begotten son and sav­ "Make it a point to have a com­ had visited the World Trade Center , . ior to all, and Lucifer as the enemy to mitment to the children of the world, several times , including dUling his God and human beings. Moresi coun­ to teach them to communicate and honeymoon, he said. For him, to see terattacked, asking the religious notto hate," a woman said, shaking. the collapse of the World Trade speaker how a lovin~ God could con­ Rev. Roger Jespersen suggested, Center, was "like a S1. Louisan dertul people to hell. The debate "Make connections with our inter­ watching the Arch fall." remained under control and a few stu­ national students, there are some that I ' I dents shouted out in agreement for either side. Most students were just watching or discussing the situation In the wake of Tuesday's tragedies , The Current \'tith people close by. Sergeant Bruce Gardiner, manager has devoted as much spa-ce as possible to help of parking and transportation, arrived explain t hese events and show students, faculty midway and kept a close eye on the situation in case it got out of hand .. and staff the massive impact on all of us. Due Kelly Becker, a UM"St Louis student to this, many stories and letters were not pu b­ observer, said '1 would rather this had been done in a more secluded space. I lished. To read these stories, letters and guest am glad there is freedom of speech and it is irnIX>rtant to have intellectual commentaries in their entirety, we ask that you debates, but this is not a proper place log on to thecurrentonline.com and view them. for this debate." The high volume discussion Jasted Our sorrows go out to the UM-St . Louis commu­ about twenty minutes. At one point, a nity and our hopes with those aversely affected female student interrupted the two speakers and announced that it does by the attacks, and we salute those involved not matter what religion a person is; with our nation's Armed Forces. we all need to respect each other. This was after the Christian speaker made insinuating comments that the terror­ ists were acting in the nanle of Allah. Concretes The Christian group ended in a word of prayer for the families and a Sundaes moment of silence to mourn the vic­ Cones tims of the recent tragedy in America Elizabeth r.ri.,d"ltaff, Floats The silence was observed, although Students gather in the courtyard outside SSB on Thursday afternoon. A debate was created after a Shakes students seemed unsettled about the student protested against a Christian group. The group spoke on campus without the consent of incident the University. Malts Sgt. Gardiner, requested Joanne Smoothies Bocci, interim assistant vice chancel­ expressing they did not mean to dis­ have a place where students can dis­ and it is such a difficult tinle.They may Banana Splits lor for student affairs, md Curtis rupt the campus, and the cwwd dis­ cuss issues of religion in an open lillYG_been well intending. but nerves Coonrod, interim vice chancellor for persed, discussing what had'l\ap'pened, forum ." are on edge; some students have been student affairs, to help assess the situ­ When asked why he felt he needed Bocci was asked to respond to the called away to the Reserves. Everyone to stand and address the men, Scott event soon after the crowd dispersed. has a right to deal with this in .his or her Hours: ation. They asked the church mem­ FREE bers to leave and stressed that they Moresi. said "I got upset because I felt She said, ''It is a complex issue. We are own way. The campus should be a Sun-Thu: Noon-10 should have asked for pennission that they were preying on the fears of a public institution subject to freedom calm environment" • Fri 8: Sat: Noon -11 Cone* from the ChancelloL The group left, people. I think that the campus should of speech. but there are many issues INDOOR SEATI NG IN THE HI STORIC FERGUSON TRAIN DEPOT Chimps show us the nature of fear (Go North 1-112 mi on Florissant Rd to the Train Trestle, turn left on Carson Road and you're there!) BY MICAH ISSIT iors in her study groups that are also When a member of a chimpanzee towards each other to heal the wounds 'Single scoop r~ular vanilla cone with this coupon. One to a Customer. please. science wn'ter found in human societies. group is attacked, all of the group of the traumatic event Not good with any other offer. Expires 9/30101. Chimpanzees have strong cohesion members may become more hostile This behavior is very similar to the In the last edition of this column, in their groups, and they tend to be and aggressive in a generalized way. statements made by many Amelicans entitled 'The Science of Love," I fearful of outside groups. These ani­ The members of the injured group that the important thing is helping wrote about recent research on the role mals have been known to commit acts may choose to act vengefully toward each other to recover from this tragedy of the emotions in human society. This of viciousness toward one another. another neighbOling group. They rather than punishing others. Many research conducted by Chilean biolo­ Wars between neighboring tribes have often will attack the alien group in an govelnment officials are urging care­ gist Humberto Maturana, indicated been witnessed, as well as shocking indiscriminate manner, killing what­ ful investigation to be followed by that there is reason to believe that love incidents of infanticide, organized ever individuals that they come upon. prudent action directed at the leaders is the central emotion to human biolo­ rape, and murder. These violent acts This behavior is very similar to the of the guilty organization rather than gy. The idea was that human beings may be directed at members of other heated claims by many Americans that the entire country or all people that are essentially loving creatures unless chimpanzee groups or even towards the entire Islamic cOlnmu'nity is some­ share the same ideology. they expend energy to act in some members of their own group. how responsible for the actions of the If we are descended from a primate other way, such as aggressively or Many scientists and ,writers have guilty parties. On the day that this like the bonobo, it may be more natur­ fearfully. used the example of chimpanzees, as event took place, local Islamic institu­ al for us to feel compassion for our The recent international develop­ our "closest relatives;" to say human tions were forced to. close due to own wounded and even for the inno­ ments that we have all become aware beings are essentially violent creatures threats of violence. Islanlic cents in other countries that might suf­ of may seem to call this research into and that we must use our culture to Americans, especially those with fer as a result of what some of their question. We are all faced with the curb our violent instincts. This is in Indian features, have been in the neighbors have done. If we are truly reality of many heinous acts of vio­ direct opposition to the research of media speaking about how they are loving plimates by our biological lence that "have been committed Maturana, who says that we are essen­ frightened that they will become the nature, then it may be easier for us to against our countrymen. It seems tially loving primates who leam to be victims of violence for their appear­ resist quick action that would result in incongruous to read about the loving violent through our culture, especially ance and nationality. theloss of innocent life. nature of humankind on the same day Oul' mother/infant interactions. Handle Even many of our govelnment offi­ If we can allow that we might be that so much merciless violence has Maturana believes that we are cials have released statements to the better suited to being loving creatures swept through our country. descended, not from aggressive pri­ effect that we should consider those in than we are to being aggressive and One of the primary reactions dis­ mates like the chimpanzee, but from the area with the guilty parties to be as hateful, we might realize that the played by many people has been an loving and affectionate primates like responsible as the guilty people them­ offenders most likely .corrunitted their initial state of fear and panic. All the bonobo. Bonobos are very similar . selves. The media was busy with sto­ acts not out of hatred for Americans, across the country, wherever you to chimpanzees and ·are very closely ries of how the Palestinian people but for the love of their own people found yourself, you could hear people related to them. The bonobo looks like were celebrating, which has the effect and a belief that they are justified in worriedly talking about what will a smaller version of the chimpanzee of increasing our national sense of out­ their actions. If Maturana is com~ct in come next The fear of danger was with some very subtle physical differ­ rage and directing it at a group of peo- . his assessment of our emotional obvious and evident, from our govern­ ences. An observer would not know pIe rather than any conclusively guilty nature, then we might see that the ele­ WE'LL GIVE You 10 WEEKS. ment officials to the pedestrians at the that bonobos and chimpanzees were individuals. ment missing from the offenders' psy­ bus stop. different species without close exami­ Many claim that these rash state­ Ten weeks may not seem like much time to prove you're ches was the realization that we are all One of the issues discussed in last nation of both. ments are the result of fear and panic a single species, with the capacity of capable of being a leader. But if you're tough, smart and week's article was the origin of our This disagreement about our essen­ and that the American government love for all people, not just those who detennined, ten weeks and a lot of hard work could make you emotional nature and how it compared tial nature as human beings, might be must control the people's sense of out­ share a nationality or an ideology. an Office~ of Marines. And Officer Candidates School (OCS) to modem primate species. Maturana illustrated by how we handle this Cul'­ rage until the ones who are truly Ultimately, we are a combination is where you'll get the chance to prove you've got what it indicated in his research that we come rent crisis. There are widely disparate resIX>nsible can be found and punished of our biology and our psychology, takes to lead a life full of excitement, full of challenge, full of from a primate species that have soci­ opinions circulating about how we according to international law. and so whether we are aggressive honor. Anyone can say they've got what it takes to be a leader, eties based on the emotions of love should react, and the mode of opera­ The other group of primates who creatures by nature or loving creatures well give you ten weeks to prove it. and intimacy. The primate called a tion that we choose may reflect how we are most closely related to, the by nature, we will make a decision bonobo seems a likely example of . we view our biological nature. bonobos, have a very different method that is based partly on what we are bio­ 511 YOUR J\1.AIUN[ CORPS OHIClR SHfCnO~ TEAM such a society. Bonobos are closely If we compare our Alperican soci­ of dealing with crisis. When a member logically and partly on how our expe­ related to chimpanzees but show ety to a society of non-human pri­ of a bonobo society is killed or rience has taught us to behave. CAPTAIN HESTER AND GUNNERY SGT. SAPRE much less violence and aggression in mates, the tragedy that we have expe­ .attacked, the other members of the Many people have made state­ 1Zrn ANNuAL FALL CAREER DAYS their social interactions. rienced might be compared to what group may indeed be raised to vio­ mt;nts that this crisis is likely to heal 10:00 Aiv! TO 2:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2001 Dr. Jane Goodall has spent over occurs when a group of primates loses lence, put they primarily expend their some of the political strife in our coun­ MILLENIlJWI STUDENT CENTER thirty years studying groups of chim­ one of their members to an attack by a energy in maintaining the bonds try and bring us closer as a people. CAll 1-800-49&-953 1 OR EMAIL [email protected] panzees in the wild. Dr. Goodall's pro­ foreign invader. The reactions of dif­ between group members. Bonobos Others have stated that if we lific .writings have generated much ferent primate communities to this may identify the guilty group or'party Americans use wisdom and patience interest in the similarities between 1\t\ARI.'\I F or ~ICER PR.OGRAMS kind of crisis can be very different, . and act in such a way as to increase in deciding the course of our actions, chimpanzee societies and our own. Dr. www.Mari"E's.,·om depending on which species we exam­ their own safety, but they. spend most this crisis could serve to bring 2001 Goodall has documented many behav- ine. . of their time being affectionate humankind together as a whole. September 17, 2001 The Current

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BY ELIZABETH GRINDSTAFF serious problems." · .. .. · ·...... St~jpX;;.:iter Foreign "problems" are not the only ones on the students' minds. In The terrorist attack on the World the aftermath of Tuesday's terrorist Trade Center and the Pentagon cast attack, there is speculation as to how a black cloud that spread beyond the life in the United States will east coast and blanketed the entire change. as a national need for stabil­ world, including the UM-St. Louis ity may mean sacrificing many of community. our civil liberties . . Sti.Jdents at UM-St. Louis experi- "I think that this will lead to enced a wide variety of emotions increased attacks on civil liberties," following the attack, ranging from said Delunes. fear to anger to remorse. Some, like Many Americans of Islamic faith freshman Daron Dierkes, were feel as if their civil . liberties-the "speechless." rights and freedoms guaranteed to "When I fIrst heard I was excited, every citizen, including freedom of and I was nervous," said junior speech and religion-are being target­ Vishal Dosanjh. "I'm really interest- ed as students begin to challenge the ed to see who's behind this and viewpoints of those around them. what's their message." Arshad Mohobbat was born in Some people were affected more Afghanistan, but has not been there llil than others. The magnitude of the since he was an infant He said, "I'm attack sank in when the news sta- worried about finger-pointing at tions "turned on the sound-feed," people who l ook like me." said junior Courtney Stirrat, who There has been anti-Islamic sen- used to live in New York. - timent across the nation. "What js Students gathered "It's crazy, it's scary; total irritating," said Mohobbat, ' "is that around' televisions il'1 chaos," said Amy Franz, a junior. the people who committed these the Millennium "You hear about thi s happening in crimes do it hiding behind the name Student Center . other countries, but you never of Islam, when in reality their Tuesday to watch thought that it could happen here." actions are unforgivable and unac- news of the terrorist This sentiment is wide-spread ceptable in the Islam faith." attacks in New York across campus, as students come to A number of students are doing City and Washington grips with what happened, asking whatever they can to help. The day D.C. unfold. . questions of "why" and "how." after the attack Elizabeth Foehner Televisions were Some attribute the attack to U.S. cut purple ribbons and distributed located throughout foreign policy. them from a table in the MSC. MSC as UM-St. "You reap what you sow," said Collections were also taken for the Louis students, fac­ . junior Andrew Delunes. "It's an American Red Cross. ulty and staff put inevitable backlash against U.S. for- "There's so little that we as stu­ their lives on hold to eign policy. We've killed half a mil- dents can do at this point," said gather with each lion children in Iraq, and bombed a Foehner. "I just wanted to do some­ other and grieve. pharmaceutical company in Sudan, thing-even if it's just wearing a which produced half of Africa's ribbon to show that I'm mourning medicine," Delune ~ said. the deaths. of the Americans who Stirrat added, "We need to pay died yesterday, to show my support attention to what's causing such dis- for the President and whatever contentment and outrage in the actions he chooses to take," Foehner world. There are defInitely some said.

GU-EST COMMENTARV . 'Wed.nesday Noon Which world will you create with your life?

Live' in good taste There are image-s that are indelibly volunteers smoked, and I found I had chosen to see past their diffe r­ In the long run, will we learn the marked into our brain and our con­ could no longer tolerate it I stepped ences to create a world of peace. In truths that Jesus Christ, Mahatma My name is. Charles McIntyre. I expres s your remarks or concerns to sciousness as human beings. Some of outside to clear my head and to see front of me were people from one Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and am the Co-President of the either my pager at 490-8081 or the them are joyful, as in weddings and what I could see from the hill atop the country, two faiths, and hearts that so many others have taught at such Unive.rsity Program Board. I would U.P.B. offlce at 5531, I would very births and celebrations. Others are soccer field There, burning about a could not see past the political, social, cost to themselves? "Returning hate just like to stat.e that the Wednes-day much apprec.iate it. etched there as a result of tragedy and story above the three story Catholic economic and religious Q.ifferences for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper Noon Live Serie,s is my responsibil­ Now. I have one additional issue pain. The assassination of Preside-nt housing project called Churchill, was and hatreds to create a path toward darkness to a night already devoid of itv. I fully understand that laSi to address. So far, almost every Kennedy, the space shuttle disaster. their bonfire. You'd he.ar snatches of peace. As if I heard the voice of God stars. Darkness cannot drive out hate; Wednesday was a national day of Wednesday last year and this year, I and now, Tuesday the falling of ihe song and shouting. Just then, I speaking to me on that hillside, I only light can do that. Hate cannot . have had faculty and staff members. ~ourning and, like every one else, I Twin World Trade Center towers in became aware of a local man, walking heard: "And which world will you drive out hate, only love can do that. was also in· motiming over the \'\-'ho complained about our music in. the terrorist attack. Images of pain and the grounds to make sure that we were create? Which world will you create Hate multiplies hate, violence multi­ attack on dIe United States. our center. To give those faculty and terror that etch themselves in the psy­ safe. We began to converse, but sud­ with your life?" I made a pledge to my plies violence, and toughness multi­ l-Ioweve.r, as the majority of our staff a reality check, I believe the che - and make the heart ache for what denly, he stopped, tmned his ear, God, to the people of Northern plies toughness in a descending spiral nation's elected officials have. stat­ name of the building is the you have seen. Images that invite. swore loudly and said: "It has begun. Irelimd, to my family and friends, -that of destruction.. . The chain reaction of Millennium Student Center, and I .. ed, we must go on as normal. even demand a response, but in the They are shooting plastic bullets." . with whatever I had left in my life, I'd evil - hate begetting hate, wars pro­ , Before the band Fairchild even believe that the only pe-ople who face of the horror, it is hard to even •(Which I discovered later was a riot create the world behind me, which ducing more wars - must be broken, or left their homes Wednesday mom­ complain the most have been pe0- envision a re8JXlnse. control device.) And then I heard the was infinitely preferable to the one we shall be plunged into the dark ple who are not students. So for iug~ a. lot of thought went into It is why people have gathered reports. Crack. Crack-crack. Crack­ before me. abyss of annihilation." (Dr. Martin those of you who are opposed to whether or not they should perform. together this week. In offices and crack-crack. This same choice stands before us Luther King, Jr., Strength to Love, Wednesday's festivities, it may be Mter careful consideration I , classrooms, in hallways and food With a horror that rooted me to the as individuals and as a nation. Which 1963,p.51) easier . to eat somewhere else on Charles Mclintyre, dec.ided that they courts - to tell the story of our pain. to spot, I knew that less than a half mile world will we create? We've • een The images in our consciousness were an appropriate. band to per­ campus. I understand we have sev­ deal with the images that are etched from where I stood, a war had begun - images of the terror and the hatred. as a nation are indeed honible this fonn on that national day of mourn­ e·ral nice lounges on campus. into our consciousness, and to struggle again. Reactionary violence from the We've seen other images of coura..­ week., Justice is demanded, but justice Considering music is normally per­ lng .. I can understand that some of for an adequate response. Allow me to instirutional violence of the nation. As geous individuals trying to make a dif­ is about restoring the balance, not formed every other Wednesday, I my fellow students. didn't agree tell one such story. I stood transfixed by the images of ference in the face of such tragedy - retaliation. What restores the balance don't see why this would be a diffi­ with me. and-hey-you are entitled to It was the summer of 1981, August . what I knew was happening on the rescuing and helping those in need. is people stepping forward with great cult task. your opinion. But also consider that 14, the eve of a feast day. I was in a other side of those buildings, the door And 1M question comes to us • which acts of courage and compassion, What had quite a few students staff I and small tOwo named Portadown, about from behind opened, and I heard them wOfld will you create? restores the balance is responding vio­ come up to me and complained that Thank you, 20 miles southwest of Belfast, work­ singing. Not just singing. but singing In the short-run, will we treat the lence with non-violence, What .. it ended too soon. Charles McIntyre ing with a group of volunteers called "Puff the Magic Dragon." I was stu ~nt from our campus who hap­ restores the balance is people respond­ . For the. students that did not care Pax Christi. We were inside that night, frozen between thDSe two completely pens to come from a difiercnt nation ing to horrify ing evil with astounding for the music., there was quiet space because the bonfires raged outside. different worlds. And with sudden Of race with suspicion and hatred - g odness, p.s_ the faculty or staff would for you upstairs. Numerous if BonfIres that started innocently clarity, I was aware that both the world turning them into scape-goats for our What world wil1 you create with announcements were made. inform­ like to comment on Wednesday enough, but turned to excused for '10- before me and the world behind me own powerleli sness and iruRtnuion? your life? Noon Live my number is above ing students and staff that rooms lence and reasons to release the pent­ were the result of the choices that peo­ Or will we realize that il'Jey, with UIl, 313-316 were. open with te.leylsions up anger and frustratiorus . So we sang ple made. Behind me were people share a commOn h\lll1anltY and 1\ com­ Fr. Bill Kemp! broadcasting the nation's tragedy. and talked and played board games from nine countries, five faiths, a few mon sorrow at the tragedy eMCtOO in DirectO/; Catho/tc N~wmaJi Center In the future, if you would please inside. As it happened. a few of the agnostics and an atheist or two, who our midst?

~ S,G'A President urges students to use good judgement

This is a message from your students have felt threatened or appalled to learn that UMSL stu­ mention the vandalism that activity funds are only expended 379 Millennium Center, Come for­ Student Governmen.t Association. uncomfortable in several situa­ dents would ever be so immature occurred on campus last week, by approval of the Student ward and bring a mature argu­ My name is Ryan Connor, and as tions. I believe that every UMSL or rash to blame a nationality, 50me of which was directed at Activities office, and all are ment to defend your position. Do the president; I felt an urgent student holds the responsibility religion, or race for the actions of me. Let me say that vandalism is recorded. I encourage all stu­ not fall prey to the folly of hatred need to address the events of the to treat their fellow students radical individuals. Let us not a crime, and that is a fact. Any dents who have concerns or prob­ in this time of tragedy, whether it . past week. I extend my condo­ with respect; regardless of their lose our sense of control or group or organization involved in lems to come to their Student is hatred in the form of groups or lences· to everyone affected by race, creed, religion, or se?