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American Idol visits Gateway City in search of uncharted talent! By Minho Jung, page 2

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ManSmokers Eating say Sandwich goodbye Bay tries once again Pirates on the coast 73 NewNew smokingart installation ban policy feeds at UMSL one manturns heads135 Transformers 3 is met with critical acclaim 13A debate amongst idealists and profiteers 2 | The Current | JULY 11, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | NEWS TheCurrent VOL. 44, ISSUE 1346 News WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM

EDITORIAL American Idol comes to Saint Editor-in-Chief...... Matthew B. Poposky Managing Editor...... Janaca Scherer News Editor...... Minho Jung Louis to look for hidden talents Features Editor...... Ashley Atkins Sports Editor...... Open - Please Apply A&E Editor...... Cate Marquis Opinions Editor...... Jeremy Zschau American Idol season 11 auditions kick of in Saint Copy Editors...... Sara Novak, Johanna Hoffarth Staff Writers...... David Von Nordheim, Greg Laine Louis among six cities selected across entire nation.

MINHO JUNG a golden paper. DESIGN News Editor “I came from St. Louis, where I go to UMSL optometry school. My friend Angel, 14 years old, will have an audi- Design Editors...... Matthew B. “American Idol” came to St. Louis seeking hidden tal- tion today. I just came here to support her. [If she won the Poposky, Cate Marquis, Minho Jung, Jeremy Zschau, Ashley Atkins ents on June 28 2011. This was the second visit since the ticket,] I would be really happy for her because she wants Photo Editor...... Nikki Vahle 2004 audition where unknown blonde singer, Carrie Un- it so bad.” Sarah Morris, participant, said. Web Editor...... Yusef Roach Staff Photographers...... Jennifer Meahan derwood, from Oklahoma tried out at the same venue. By Some participants came from much further away than Illustrators...... Greg Laine the end of that year, she had become a superstar after win- St. Louis for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. ning the competition. “We came from Kansas for this audition. It’s about six BUSINESS St. Louis was announced as the first audition city for hours driving from there to here. The driving was boring, Business Manager...... John Wallace the upcoming season 11 of American Idol. With that being but I thought that if my daughter does not do it now, she Advisor...... Charlotte Petty said, Scottrade Center was packed with more than 10,000 probably will never do it.

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The New Smoke-Free Campus policy createsUNDERCURRENT waves

“I think this is a change that was long overdue,” Jacob Riess, senior, music, DAVID VON NORDHEIM said. “I think that even though this decision might frustrate some students, Staff Writer it really puts the university on the cutting edge in terms of health and safety On New Year’s Eve, 2011, the city of St. Louis introduced a new countywide awareness.” non-smoking policy that had been in discussion for nearly two years. As smok- “I really don’t think it will be that difficult of a transition,” Alex Hale, sopho- ing restrictions of this sort become increasingly commonplace in cities across more, biology, said. “So many other public places already have a ban on smok- the country, the University of Missouri-St. Louis has mirrored St. Louis Coun- ing. We’ve known about the dangers of secondhand smoke for decades, so it was ty’s new policy with a smoking ban of its own. really just a matter of time until something like this came along.” The new campus-wide policy, effective July 1, expands UMSL’s previous Other UMSL students, however, are somewhat skeptical about the university’s smoking restrictions, a policy which had been in effect since 1991. The previ- readiness and ability to enforce the ban, speaking to the frustration of UMSL’s ous campus policy, which had remained relatively unchanged until the recent many tobacco-using students, some of whom feel slighted by the new policy. campus-wide ban, only barred the use of tobacco products within campus build- “I believe this not to be a restriction on smoking in actuality, just the end of “I think this is a change that was long overdue.” - Jacob Riess ings and facilities. universities enabling it,” Elliott Risch, junior, philosophy, said. “The real down- Previously, students and faculty could smoke in any open-air area on the uni- fall of policies like these is that it flies in the face of public favor. No policy will versity campus as long as they maintained a distance of ten feet from buildings. stand if the will of those under the policy does not stand in support.” The new Smoke-Free Campus initiative broadens this restriction to apply to the “It just seems like it was dropped on us without much warning,” Matthew entire UMSL campus, permitting smoking only within students’ vehicles, pro- Plodzein, senior, communications, said. “I don’t remember being given any op- vided the doors, windows, sunroof and other openings are closed. portunity to express my thoughts on the policy, and it seems that smokers, the This campus-wide smoking ban is hot off the heels of likeminded initiatives only people who are really affected by the change, are being sort of marginal- within St. Louis area colleges, including Washington University, which has had ized.” a non-smoking campus for several years, and Saint Louis University, which is Though the transition to a smoke-free UMSL cannot really be gauged so soon considering similar campus-wide smoking restrictions as well. after its introduction, the polarizing opinions of UMSL students towards the Although UMSL’s own initiative will certainly encounter some resistance ban certainly suggests interesting developments for the fall semester, when the among students, many UMSL students and faculty have a very optimistic out- returning students will truly be putting the new ban to the test. look on the necessity and future success of the new smoking restrictions. University of Missouri system cuts down economic development fund Board of Curators discuss a number of options to resolve the funding gap issue

MINHO JUNG News Editor

University of Missouri school system is slashing its $5 million economic development fund “University of Missouri average tuition increase was 5.5 percent. Te state wanted it to stay almost in half in order to address the recent decision about the budget cut in higher education 5 percent or below.” Krueger said. from the state government. University of Missouri system ofcials expected overall funding Because Governor Nixon’s extra cut left the University of Missouri system with a $4.4 mil- cuts in higher education due to the economic downturn. However, the recent decision about lion gap in its budget, the system is struggling to come up with possible solutions to address withholding from the system was unexpected. this funding gap. Capping enrollment on in-state students, but not on out-of-state students “Te governor assigned University of Missouri systems an extra $4.4 million cut. Tat is who usually pay much more tuition, is considered as one of the options to solve this problem called withholding. Tat is a one-time cut instead of a permanent cut, which nobody expect- as well as student surcharges. ed.” James M. Krueger, Vice Chancellor of Managerial and Technological Services, said. “So “Right now, the Board of Curators are discussing the number of options. Te idea of po- we have to deal, at the systems level, with that additional $4.4 million [withholding as well as tential caps is still out there. But it’s not used at this time. It has been presented as one option permanent funding cut in higher education].” for the future, but nothing has been decided.” Krueger said. Governor Jay Nixon’s recent decision about a budget cut in higher education has created Half of the funding gap will be covered by enterprise investment programs. Te other half controversies since it withholds more money from four universities in University of Missouri will be allocated by the extension, system ofce, university wide programs, and administra- system, University of Missouri in Columbia, Rolla, Kansas City and St. Louis, than most of tions of four universities in the system. Details about solutions have been discussed. the other state universities in Missouri. An average 5.5 percent increase in tuition fees of those “[About the next year’s possible tuition increase,] I think, at the system level, it may come four universities this year, which is more than the rate recommended by the state government, into play or at least be considered,” Krueger said. has been pointed out as a cause of the decision. Only Missouri Western State University was Nixon said that he had to make cuts because the state budget became tight due to natural included for the budget cut along with the University of Missouri systems among state col- disasters which recently happened in Southeast Missouri and Joplin. He set aside $25 million leges. for each area for initial recovery. 4 | The Current | JULY 11. 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | A&E A&E

Sculpture at the Saint Louis Zoo JENNIFER MEAHAN / THE CURRENT College student’s guide to not wasting summer in St. Louis

GREG LAINE brilliant idea for spending a summer morning, a on July 27 at Verizon Amphitheater, tickets are Staff Writer day or an afternoon. still widely available. It would be a great treat for Open almost year-round, the Zoo offers a look music lovers of all ages. Summertime is one of the most notorious times at exotic animals from all over the world and For fans of more modern rock, there are to be found at home on a nice weekend wasting the information to go with them, everything a three major concerts coming to St. Louis this the day away. Without the proper knowledge, all young and upcoming zoologist would need to summer: Vans Warp Tour (August 3, Verizon there is to do is waste time sitting around. Well get started. Plus, general access to the Zoo is Amphitheater), The Honda Civic Tour (August waste no more time, here are a few things to do free - the only things that do cost are the places 19, Verizon Amphitheater), and The Rock around the city this summer. like the stingray exhibit, the sea lion show or the Allegiance Tour (August 30, Family Arena). Fans of “The Amazing Race” hold on to your Emerson Children’s Zoo. With all three concerts hitting St. Louis in seats. This September, St. Louis is taking part While the Arch and the Zoo are staples of St. August, starting with the Warp tour and ending in an event called “Urban Dare St. Louis.” This Louis, there a few time-sensitive events to visit with Rock Allegiance, the month promises to be one-day event will include all the elements of the as well. Some of St. Louis’ most popular venues a rock fan’s dream. TV show but set in downtown St. Louis. will be electric with live entertainment from There are a multitude of events and places The dare will start at Maggie O’Brien’s at 2000 some very large name bands. available to visit to better spend a summer Market St. at about 11 am. With a prize of $300 Followers of the show “American Idol” will afternoon. For more information as well as ticket for frst place and a possible $5000 prize for the be excited to know that the “American Idol” sales and other concerts this summer, visit www. Super Dare winner, along with the adventure in tour is heading to Scottrade Center on July 31. ticketsolutions.com/stlouis/concerts. For more the great outdoors, it seems well worth the $90 Featuring such talents as Casey Abrams, Haley venues, attractions and upcoming events to see, dollar application fee. Reinhart, and Jacob Lusk, the “Idol Live” tour is www.events.stltoday.com is a great place to start Another well-known and primarily free sure to be a promising display of talent. the search. attraction in St. Louis is the St. Louis Zoo. A Those more in tuned with ‘70s rock will be St. Louis has much to offer in the ways of beloved visiting spot for children and families of sure to fnd the upcoming Journey concert to be entertainment. Do not let summer crawl by - visitors and residents of St. Louis, the Zoo is a an entertaining way to spend an evening. Coming enjoy St. Louis. A&E | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | JULY 11, 2011 | The Current | 5 ‘Suburbia’ is album of our generation Ascend to bliss with ‘Ascension’ MUSIC VIDEO GAMES

The Wonder Years have been a growing name in the alternative music Imagine a world where shuffing decks for a card or board game is no more. Imagine a world where game pieces do not go missing and no one world. The alternative band brings a freeze of new talent into the music has to be “the banker.” industry. Digital board games are here, and they want to play. Say hello to its Making their mark since 2005, the band hit it big in January 2010 with latest offering “Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer.” “The Upsides,” TWY’s second full-length album. “The Upsides” pushed “Ascension” is a fantastic deck-building game with combat mechanics. the Pennsylvania natives into the spotlight and nothing has been the same Think “Magic: The Gathering” except not as expensive, life-consuming or social-life destroying. In fact, it was created by former MTG world since. champion Justin Gary. The alternative world has since been impatiently awaiting their next Since its release last year, the card game has been growing in popularity release. After a year and a half, they produced “Suburbia: I’ve Given You all across the world. All and Now I’m Nothing.” Hence the excitement when Incinerator Studios announced that they Debuting June 14, “Suburbia” hit it big and made an impact on the had partnered with Gary and the game’s publisher, Gary Games, to bring Ascension to the iOS platform.Unfortunately, there was a little cause iTunes and Billboard charts. Selling almost 8,100 copies in the frst week, for worry. Board games on the App Store sadly end up in one of three “Suburbia” is still selling strong and with Warped Tour coming up, it will categories: most are passable adaptations, some are absolutely god-awful, only grow more. and a rare few are outright excellent. The album itself is a little different for TWY. “The Upsides” focused on On top of that, “Ascension” is Incinerator’s frst iOS app. Of course, that the depression of lead singer Dan “Soupy” Campbell. “Suburbia” focuses is not necessarily a detriment: after all, The Coding Monkey’s frst iOS app was “Carcassonne” and the level of love and polish it displays has become on him trying to overcome his depression (“It’s not about happiness/ it’s the benchmark for successful digital board games. about not letting sadness win”). Luckily, all fears have been allayed. Ascension’s iOS version is a However, despite the shift in mood, the album is a complete masterpiece masterwork, the perfect marriage of a beautiful user interface with in every sense. Further mastering their unique alternative sound, The functionality and performance. Wonder Years have something that cannot be duplicated or even found in For starters, it is available for all iOS devices. That means that even older devices like the iPod Touch 2nd Gen can still play it, which is most other bands: passion. fantastic. The app itself is universal, meaning it contains both a version that The iTunes download of “Suburbia” features 13 tracks plus a bonus track works on the iPhone/iPod screen as well as the iPad’s. and Digital Booklet. Each song is better than the next and will have most The iPad visuals are lush and gorgeous, and while the iPhone/iPod singing along by the third listen. version is admittedly a bit scrunched due to the smaller screen, it is still Starting off with “Came Out Swinging,” the album hooks listeners. serviceable. Incinerator thoughtfully included a card gallery so that game artist Eric Sabee’s work can be properly displayed (and the cards examined Speaking from Campbell’s own break-up and confusion of where home up close for greater strategizing). really is, the song hits the hearts of anyone who has gone through a rough And that gameplay! The same quick-playing strategy from the physical patch. Combining the driving melodies and heartfelt lyrics that could only version is immaculately retained in the digital one. The rules are easy to come from personal experience, “Came Out Swinging” is easily one of the learn, complex to master and best of all, there is an in-game tutorial that Top 3 songs on the album. lets the player learn by doing instead of telling. Awesomely enough, Ascension features not only two levels of artifcial Joining “Came Out Swinging” in the Top Three is also “Don’t Let Me intelligence diffculty to play against but also local pass-and-play Cave In.” It is another emotional song that features beautiful melodies, multiplayer as well as asynchronous (turn-based) online play. amazing drum work and the emotional trials of Soupy once again. Using What is even better is that asynchronous games can actually turn into references that have been mentioned in “The Upsides,” the song creates an live games if both players are online at the same time. The fast that this almost personal feeling for fans that have grown to love that album as well. app had all this functionality in it at launch is a testament to Incinerator Studios’ abilities and should be enthusiastically commended! “Summers in PA” easily tops the list. Fast-paced and extremely catchy, it As of this writing, Ascension is being featured as one of Apple’s “New & will easily wear out any repeat button. Give “Summers in PA” 30 seconds Noteworthy” apps, which is a special honor to the game’s popularity. and it will have the listener up and out of any seat. Using references that Indeed, the high regard in which digital board gamers hold the Ascension seem to defne not only summers in Pennsylvania but Missouri as well, app is a testament to how badly deck-building games are desired on the the lyrics will easily fnd their way into any drunken night. (“We ended up iOS platform (as well as the great game itself). Hopefully, the success of Ascension will spur the makers of other great deck building games like busted, broken, and choking down a Grand Slam/ I can’t think of a better “Dominion” and “Thunderstone” to create digital versions. way for the night to end”). Luckily, Incinerator is working on the iOS implementation of the Joining the rest of the alternative music scene, The Wonder Years will popular “Summoner Wars” card game. There is also hope that they will be making their appearance at this year’s Warped Tour. Easily one of the be releasing an update or in-app purchase to unlock the promo cards and most anticipated bands to play, it is easy to see that these boys have talent newly-released “Return of the Fallen” expansion. After waiting months for the iOS version of Ascension, fans have their that fans crave more of. Purchase “Suburbia: I’ve Given You Everything dearest wish: a more-than-competent app with a very bright future. and Now I’m Nothing” and it will easily be one’s most played album of the year. A+ - Andrew Seal

- Janaca Scherer 6 | The Current | JULY 11, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | A&E Sarah Jaffe sways Off-Broadway LATEST + GREATEST MUSIC music was evident upon While the audience was some other venues). Summer Concerts Calendar the faces of the crowd that certainly enlivened by the To top this off, for those Last Tuesday, singer Sar- night. Every turn and glance songs tracks laid down by not interested in dancing, Subject to change. ah Jaffe and the band Cen- around the venue portrayed Centro-Matic at Off-Broad- but just wanting a more re- All prices are for advanced tickets. tro-Matic performed at Off- content, smiling faces, way, the band itself had a laxed viewing and listening July 12: Broadway, a music venue swaying and dancing to the great deal of energy, as well. experience, an open bal- Hellogoodbye at the Firebird, $15-$17 near downtown. The set be- sweet, liquid, lyrical love From fashy motions involv- cony sits behind the dance gan with Jaffe’s band a little Jaffe’s band poured from ing the guitars and basses, foor giving a perfect, front- July 15: past nine p.m. followed by their hearts. With titles such to the perpetual bouncing on view of the stage. The The Get Up Kids at the Firebird, $18.50-$20 Centro-Matic around ten- as “Clementine,” Jaffe’s occasional enacted by lead balcony is adorned with a thirty p.m. band managed to build up vocalist Will Johnson, the variety of couches, coffee July 16: Sarah Jaffe and her crew an air of calm, just before band portrayed their own tables, chairs and stools, all Underoath at Pop’s, $17.50 hail from the far southern their touring partners, Cen- passion right alongside the of which are cozy options reaches of the states, all the tro-Matic, took the stage. dance foor full of fans. for those with two left feet, July 19: New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys at way from Denton, Texas. Not to be shown up by Off-Broadway itself is a a signifcant other to cuddle Scottrade Center, $29.50-$89.50 Jaffe’s musical stylings their peers, Centro-Matic very pleasant environment. with or simply wishing to focus heavily upon folky, took the stage by storm. The stage is softly lit, and the relax. July 19: feel-good beats with pri- Also from Denton, Texas, entire venue is kept under a As for sound quality, Ted Nugent at Pop’s, $28 marily soft lyrical and musi- Centro-matic boasts an low lighting as well. This while there are certainly nic- cal tones. Her band does an entirely different style of allows for a more conducive er venues in the world, Off- July 20: excellent job of blending, as music from Jaffe. They fo- environment to strangers Broadway does just fne. Streetlight Manifesto and Reel Big Fish at The lyrics were rarely covered cus upon a combination dancing near each other, as Acoustics are pleasant and Pageant, $25 up by an excess of instru- of country and alternative the lighting actually allows crisp, and nowhere in the mental noise. beats, running everywhere for vision beyond a feld of venue is the sound unbear- July 21: The success of Jaffe’s from smooth to bouncy. three feet (a problem with able or diffcult to discern. We Are the Union, I Call Fives at the Fubar, Naturally, getting right up $10 on the stage may hurt the July 23: ears of some but this is to be Kottonmouth Kings at Pop’s, $15 expected. Prices at Off-Broadway July 25: are reasonable as well. Bev- Anabor, Valencia at the Firebird, $10 erages will not burn a mas- sive hole in the pockets of July 26: concert-goers and the door The Dear Hunter, Kay Kay and His Weathered prices are more than worthy Underground at the Firebird, $12-$14 of the acts brought to the July 27: stage on a weekly basis. Journey at Verizon Amphitheater, $43-$209 For those unfamiliar with Off-Broadway, it is a cozy July 3: venue off of Lemp Avenue, Warped Tour at Verizon Amphitheater, $55- located just south of down- $171 town St. Louis, near the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. August 6: Off-Broadway has been Ludo, Spark the Rescue, Tommy and the High home to hundreds of shows Pilots at the Pageant, $15 over the years, and caters to local as well as out-of-state August 10: In Fear and Faith, Vanna, and A Loss For musicians, ranging from Words at the Fubar, $13 the well-known to the just- hatched. Those looking for August 10: a good deal on a wonderful Tally Hall at the Firebird, $12.00 night of music should give Off-Broadway a look, or August 19: two, or three, at offbroad- The Honda Civic Tour at Verizon Amphithe- waystl.com. At roughly $10 ater, $28-$171 a show, and boasting gen- erous drink prices to boot, August 20: Off-Broadway provides mu- Katy Perry at Scottrade Center, $45 sical experiences any audio- August 30: phile would appreciate. Rock Allegiance Tour at Family Arena, $44- $335 - Matthew B. Poposky Sarah Jaffe at Off-Broadway. JENNIFER MEAHAN/ THE CURRENT A&E | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | JULY 11, 2011 | The Current | 7

Optimus Prime in TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON, from Paramount Pictures. Photo credit: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures. © 2011 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Hasbro, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro. © 2011 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ surpasses sequel

MOVIES from vacation. Living with is well aware of her actual whereabouts of Mikaela in the Midwest is just pure his new fame Carly (Rosie purpose in the flm. Banes, Fox’s character, a fun. “Transformers: Dark of Huntington-Whiteley), he It is easy to condemn little more legit. Well, as The only noticeable the Moon” pulls out the gets forcefully sucked back Bay for his not-so-subtle legit as it can get. problem with the movie stops for movie-goers. into the madness of Sector motive but he did nothing The third change in the may lead to the demise of The audience is taken on 7. different than what a “Sexist flm is the reason why this its fourth installment. All of yet another ride with the After talks of the previous Hollywood” would have flm is highly recommended the bells and whistles were frantic Shia LaBeouf and installment failing to done. It would have been for those who have been pulled out for the betterment his friends, the Autobots, please the movie-goer, an interesting choice to ask following the franchise. of this flm. as they try to fght off old director Michael Bay gave the public who they wanted Everything is bigger and So, unless Bay has a enemies and uncover a Transformers an extensive to see as Sam’s new love better. really unique storyline NASA conspiracy. make-over. interest but likely the male Aside from its intro, on the next run, he may The movie gives off a The frst change to come population will have no Bay has something going disappoint his audience next mixture of “Armageddon” with the flm was the complaints. on in every scene. One of time. Fortunately, talks of meets “War of the Worlds” highly-publicized departure The second change the best scenes, along with a fourth have yet to come, with trendy automobiles, but of its female lead, Meghan involved time. The character many greats, involved the so in the meantime, he can better. Forget Netfix, this Fox. Replaced by former of Sam was aged by about character Sam defying the bask in the glory of what is one needs to be seen on the Victoria’s Secret model three years in order to get laws of gravity in a highway currently playing. big screen. Huntington-Whiteley, the character out of college. car chase. Unless one needs that This third installment of fans were skeptical of the The frst reaction is to And brownie points extra element of adventure, the Transformers franchise model’s transition into complain about how his go to production for there is no need to pay extra opens with a recently the storyline along with most precious years were choosing a recognizable to view this movie in 3D. graduated Sam Witwicky her ability to act. While it stolen from the audience location - Chicago - to The flm is just as thrilling (LaBeouf) and his avid can be confrmed that she but what was really shoot the majority of the in 2D. search for a full-time job does have an acting bone stolen? Three years of keg flm. Viewing it from the before his parents return somewhere in her body, she parties? Plus, it makes the Midwest while it takes place A- - Ashley Atkins 8 | The Current | JULY 11, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | JULY 11, 2011 | The Current | 9 UMSL graduate earns Emerson Award

ASHLEY ATKINS Features Editor Features Dr. Kristy Tucciarone, barracuda). The agency assistant teaching profes- was small, so I was able In fact, I just recently sor of media studies at the to work in both advertis- added a new course to the University of Missouri- ing and public relations. advertising curriculum St. Louis, co-chair of the During my time at the called Advertising and ADDY’S (the toughest agency, some of my du- Social Media. advertising competition in ties included: planning the world), faculty advi- grand openings, buying TC: What do you like sor to the student adver- media, designing and the most about your posi- tising club Ad Corps-A implementing employee tion at UMSL? Student Chapter of the incentive programs, traf- American Advertising fcking accounts to meet KT: Hands down - the Federation, and devoted deadlines, and commu- student body, because mom, was honored this nicating with external the students are driven, summer with the Emerson customers to build a motivated, hard-working Excellence in Teaching relationship between the and committed to their Award. customer and the brand. studies. They understand A scene from CITY OR LIFE AND DEATH. IMAGE COURTESY OF KINO INTERNATIONAL I was at CUDA Commu- how to balance school The Current: Where did nications for about two and work. ‘City Of Life And Death’ searing, first-rate Chinese WWII historical drama you seek a higher educa- years. After CUDA Com- tion and what did you munications, I worked for, TC: What was your MOVIES six weeks. It was one of the international community and-white cinematography the characters endure in most shocking incidents of in Nanjing. They include gives the look of archival every frame of the chillingly study? at the time, the world's reaction to the Emerson the war , a searing memory Christian teacher Miss Jiang footage. Wide-screen images desolate landscape. largest direct marketers, award? “City of Life and Death” for China. (Yuanyuan Gao) and Mr. add gravitas and the epic Watching this flm Kristy Tucciarone: I DIMAC Direct. I worked is a near-perfect, searing While the flm has Tang (Fan Wei), secretary scope needed for this subject. makes clear why so many attended UMSL for my for DIMAC for about two KT: Pure honor, be- Chinese war movie about powerful battle action, it to Nazi Party representative Extensive use of hand-held Chinese hate the Japanese, undergraduate degree and years. cause the award was initi- the infamous Japanese also gives a personal view of John Rabe (John Paisley). cameras gives footage a but the director wisely majored in communica- ated by students, faculty occupation of Nanjing, pre- events through the eyes of Impressive acting from documentary feel. chose to balance the human tion with a writing certif- TC: What was the most members, community World War II. In English, a handful of individuals on the appealing cast makes this The flm is both epic and perspective of events. cate. important lesson you leaders and alumni. Chinese and Japanese both sides. drama as moving and riveting human in scale, contrasting Presenting the horrifc events I attended Linden- learned in the business of and with stunning wide- On the Japanese side, as it is horrifying and soul- convincing battle action and through human eyes on wood University for my professional advertising? TC: What does that screen, black and white events are seen through the gripping. These individual sweeping vistas. The director both sides underlines the master's and majored in award represent to you? cinematography that evokes eyes of a homesick young stories are interwoven; but, employed 30,000 extras, toxic nature of war itself. corporate and industrial KT: Never stop learn- archival war footage, it soldier, Kadokawa (Hideo unlike the hues on screen, which made for remarkable Like other great WWII communication; and my ing and always build KT: The award rep- is both a striking historic Nakaizumi), troubled by all nothing is black and white in action sequences, but there flms, such as “Iwo Jima” doctorate degree (Ph.D.) strong relationships with resents the value I bring Dr. Kristy Tucciarone, assistant teaching professor, media studies. epic and a more personal he sees. His story includes this dangerous, ever-shifting are also intimate moments of and “Schindler’s List,” this is from UMSL in edu- your clients. to higher education and Photo courtesy of K. Tucciarone testament to the horrors of his brutal commander Ida world. human emotion and anguish. drama captures the wartime cational leadership and students' lives. What an TC: What is your own per- I tell them to get in the game war. (Ryu Kohata) and a young Director Lu Chuan In one scene, Japanese unraveling of human values policy studies. TC: Do you still apply awesome job; I get to sonal goal for your students and don't wait for graduation “City of Life and Death” Japanese “comfort woman” did extensive historical soldiers rush into a half- and the release of inhuman I was named "Out- the methods you used at touch so many lives. who will graduate from UMSL to get involved. is as good a war flm as any named Yuriko (Yuko research, drawing on diaries bombed church expecting evil. But ultimately, “City standing Doctoral Student the agency to your work in the near future? For example, I encourage ever made. Miyamoto). and correspondence of to confront the Chinese of Life and Death” stands 2004-2005." with UMSL? How so? TC: Do you have any my students to join profes- The flm depicts the The Chinese story has eyewitnesses and interviews army but fnd it packed with on its own as a masterpiece future goals involving KT: Using the words of Da- sional networks, attend confer- infamous event known as several threads. One centers with survivors, on both frightened civilians, mostly of cinema.“City of Life and TC: You used to work KT: I apply the stan- your career? vid Ogilvy, I hope my students ences and mingle with profes- “The Rape of Nanjing,” on a brave young soldier, Lu the Chinese and Japanese women and children. Death,” in English, Chinese for an ad agency. For dard principles; principles are "ambitious and don't bunt." sionals, and always shake a when the Imperial Japanese Jianxiong (Liu Ye), who leads sides. The events took place Locations were carefully and Japanese with subtitles, how long did you work which have been around KT: I hope to continue hand because that "hand" may army conquered the Chinese a band of resisters, including in 1937, before the Nazi chosen to recreate the opened July 8 at the Tivoli for this agency and what for over 100 years. How- my educational career TC: What professional be your link to your career and Republic’s then-capital city. the more fearful Shunzi invasion of Poland, but per-Communists capital. Theater. was the experience like? ever, with emerging at UMSL and continue advice would you like to share beyond. Thus, many of the ad The Japanese killed perhaps (Yisui Zhao) and child soldier foreshadow the genocide and Historical recreations with technologies, there have to build the advertising with them? students are members of the 300,000 soldiers and civilians Xiaodouzi (Bin Liu). Another inhumanity of the worldwide top-notch production values A - Cate Marquis KT: I worked for an been additions to what I program. AAF and AAF-Ad Club St. and committed atrocities thread focuses on the Chinese war to come. give the flm the look of agency called CUDA teach such as writing for KT: As my students know, Louis. including gang rapes, in just civilians working with the Cao Yu’s sharp black- reality. One can feel the cold Communications (after the web or social media. 10 | The Current | JULY 11, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | FEATURES

The Touhill is one the many places on UMSL’s campus to enjoy the arts and entertainment. The Touhill holds events such has ballets, UMSL’s band concerts, operas, etc.

NIKKI VAHLE / THE CURRENT UMSL presents varied entertainment options to students

CATE MARQUIS A&E Editor

Summer is a quiet time for arts and entertainment on edu/divisions/cofac) is one of the best places to find out htm#Current) and the Mercantile Library (http://www. the University at Missouri - St. Louis campus. But during art on campus. It has links to the campus art galleries and umsl.edu/mercantile), located in the lowest level of the the school year, the campus provides its community with fine arts departments. campus’ Thomas Jefferson Library, which hosts exhibits of a number of options suitable for a wide variety of tastes The biggest performance venue on campus is the beau- art and historical artifacts. and interests. tiful Touhill Performing Arts Center (www.touhill.org), There are several campus organizations presenting arts There are professional performances such as plays, con- located just north of the Millennium Student Center. It and entertainment programs. The Center of International certs, opera and dance by an array of international artists. offers professional performance, student productions and Studies’ Performing Arts series (www.umsl.edu/services/ Art and photography exhibitions along with historical and hosts the annual St. Louis Jazz Festival. Dance St. Louis, cis/calendar_flier.html) offers music, dance and theater cultural exhibits are often hosted by expert lecturers. which brings the best in international dance companies performances. There are field trips and activities like paintball and to St. Louis, presents most of its program at the Touhill, They have cultural programs for Greek, Irish, Japanese intramural sports. Popular entertainment is represented including its annual “Spring to Dance” festival. and German studies. They also present the annual Africa through comedy shows, magic acts, pop concerts and mov- Graphic and visual arts are also abundant on campus. World Documentary Film Festival and the International ies. And annually, the campus hosts special events such as Gallery 210 (www.umsl.edu/~gallery), located near the Photo Contest. Mirthday. North Campus Metrolink station, has a national reputa- UMSL offers plenty of lighter entertainment throughout Many of these arts and entertainment offerings are free tion. It offers exhibits by top artists in painting, sculpture, the year. Student Life’s University Program Board (http:// to students or have reduced pricing for UMSL students. mixed media, video art and photography. www.umsl.edu/studentlife/upboard/about_us.htm) holds However, finding these events can be somewhat challeng- Gallery Visio (www.umsl.edu/~galvisio/events.html) is a number of fun events, like outdoor movies, concerts, ing. Here is a quick guide to finding arts and entertain- the student-run campus art gallery, located on the lower comedy and magic acts, often at the Pilot House in the ment on the UMSL campus. level of the MSC, which also features a variety of art ex- lower level of the MSC. The Current is a good place to find out about campus hibits. Campus Rec has intramural sports teams (www.umsl. Arts and Entertainment. Every week, the What’s Happen- The other galleries are Gallery FAB, in the Fine Arts edu/services/recsport) and RecTreks (www.umsl.edu/ser- ing page lists campus events for the week. The College Building, the Public Policy Research Centers’ photography vices/recsport/rectreks/rectreks.htm) are off-campus out- of Fine Arts and Communications page (http://www.umsl. gallery (http://pprc.umsl.edu/base_pages/gallery/gallery. ings, to try things like zipline and lazer tag.

Are current attempts to block pirated fles efective? PROTECT IP will fail artists Rally for the creative, the just as every other attempt artists; PROTECT IP to at anti-piracy has before. aid new artists in growth. In the economic turmoil and Openbittorrent will eBay and American Express Make no mistake: the Pre- (such as thepiratebay.org) ton’s popularity exploded. that we currently live in, be blocked from use by all all oppose the bill. venting Real Online Treats and have access to them tech- His music is all over the cheap is a key word in al- American based computers. Eric Schmidt, executive to Economic Creativity and nically disabled. place: reputable places like most everything that we buy. However, the PROTECT chairman for Google has Teft of Intellectual Prop- Some say the act is a vio- YouTube, DailyMotion and So why would the American IP Act is a simple solution to stated that his company will erty (PROTECT IP) Act is lation of free speech rights; Vimeo, but also all over the population not take it one something that is much larg- fght the act if it is put into the best thing to happen to after all, the U. S. govern- seedy parts of the Internet step further and just take er, more in depth and more afect. independent artists since the ment is out to repress free like 4Chan, Te PirateBay, things for free? complex than those sitting in Sure, pirating is bad. Any- creation of YouTube and the thinkers and speakers, right? ISOHunt and Demonoid. Piracy is growing ever Congress could ever assume. one who downloads a free Internet. (Never mind that the Su- Tankfully, Coulton’s fans more popular. Movies, mu- Blocking these sites will song or movie will tell you Tis Act isn’t about the preme Court just favored the seem to have taken a liking sic, TV shows, computer only make it more of a chal- that it is not the best idea in thug tactics of the Record- abominable Westboro Baptist to actually supporting him programs: they are all free for lenge for pirates to fnd ways the world. But the corpora- ing Industry Association of Church, proving that it val- and his music. But imagine if the taking if you know where to get free movies, music and tions that are fghting for the America or the Motion Pic- ues free speech above all else). things had been diferent. to go on the Internet. TV shows to others. After all, PROTECT IP Act are just ture Association of America; But in reality, the act is If his fans were rampant However, “the man” were we not raised in a soci- whining about their cuts in it’s not about the decline of clearly not. Indeed, it actu- music pirates, stealing his wishes to take away the privi- ety that requires us to over- profts. CD sales or about record ally helps ensure the creative music from a torrent site and leges that a fair few people come our greatest defeats to Maybe it would be a good executives getting richer and freedoms and free speech never paying for it, he would have worked towards. In an produce something better idea to stop crying your eyes richer at the cost of their re- rights of content creators like never have been popular, and attempt to protect major than we could ever imagine out about all the money cording artists. independent artists and per- never been tapped to write corporations from millions previously? you’re losing to downloads It’s about ensuring that the formers. “Still Alive” and “Want You of dollars in proft loss, the Te Act is, in essence, and cut the prices of your people that create unique, en- Te Internet can be both Gone” for the “Portal” series. United States Congress and an infringement upon free product. You’re not the only joyable content are able to do a blessing and a curse to up- Sadly, this is the case for the President have been speech as well. Limiting the ones hurting in the money so— and the best way to do and-coming artists. newer, independent artists. working to put the Prevent- choice of Internet websites department. that is to make sure they get Take geek folk singer Jon- While the “free fow of in- ing Real Online Treats to greatly injures the American Is pirating a problem? Yes. paid for their creations. athan Coulton. He was an formation” is a lofty ideal, Economic Creativity and ideal of free expression, espe- Is the PROTECT IP Act In a nutshell, the PRO- up-and-coming independent it’s also a fawed one, and it Teft of Intellectual Property cially on the Internet. the solution we need to stop TECT IP Act’s intent is to musician who managed to vastly impacts the ability of (PROTECT IP) Act into full By blocking these sites, it? No. Perhaps this once, derail those who would will- quit his day job as a software performers to keep doing efect. the American government the old guys who sit up on ingly access illegal pirating engineer in order to focus on what they love. Te PROTECT IP Act is only condoning what the Capitol Hill should realize websites, especially those lo- writing and performing his Someone created that con- will, in essence, block all ac- Chinese government is doing that just blocking these sites cated outside the borders of music. tent, and they deserve to be cess to pirating websites, fo- to their people. is only an invitation for the the United States. Essentially, Was, that is, until he was compensated for it, right? cusing largely on those based Aside from much of the pirating community to fght the act gives the US Depart- tapped by Valve Software to Te PROTECT IP Act isn’t outside of the United States. American population oppos- back harder. Find a smarter ment of Justice the ability to pen the now-iconic closing about helping the rich get Sites like Te Pirate ing the bill, major corpora- way to fght media pirating: get a court order against po- song from the frst “Portal” richer; it’s about making sure Bay, Bitjunkie, torrentz tions like Yahoo!, Google, those present do not work. tentially ofending websites video game. After that, Coul- artists can continue to create! OPINIONS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | JULY 11, 2011 | The Current | 11 Opinions OUR OPINION OUT OF LEFT FIELD Budget crisis needs solutions, Homeless deserve understanding, receives partisan demagoguery not contempt

Te economy may be on most notable of which is the issue hadn’t been made into If you have spent any concept of what the “aver- the road to recovery follow- military and our ongoing war fodder for ideological argu- time at all walking the age” homeless person looks ing the recent global eco- efort. Spending cuts akin ments in Congress (not that streets in the city of St. like, most people will come nomic recession, but we’re to those being proposed by that would have been easy Louis, you have probably up with something like not out of the woods just yet. conservatives and Tea Partiers for our current crop of politi- seen a homeless person, the following: a mentally Te fnancial framework of will cost jobs, and without cians). Failing that, instead of whether it someone stand- troubled person wearing the country remains fragile robust job growth, the econ- limiting ourselves to the pet ing at an intersection with a dirty, ragged clothes bab- and jobs are still an issue. Te omy will remain perpetually project of one political party hand-drawn sign asking for bling incoherently as they aspect of the economy that stuck in a rut. or the other, it behooves us charity or a person walking push an old shopping cart has most people talking at Tax raises and a hike to to explore all potential op- the streets with their few or haul around bags full of the moment, however, is the the debt ceiling aren’t the tions, leaving nothing of worldly possessions in bags junk. Tey spend what little budget and the defcit. Te complete answer either, how- the table. What about tax because they have nowhere money they have on drugs Jeremy Zschau budget battle in Congress has ever. Te former especially reform? It’s common knowl- else to go. or alcohol, and are just as li- been long and bloody with should be a part of the con- edge that our current tax Homelessness is a uni- able to attack you as they are It is all too easy for some- no signs of either side giving versation; it’s no coincidence code is broken, riddled with versal problem, and it is a to accept your help. one who still has their house ground; while everyone can that America’s economy was loopholes large enough for problem that the more for- With this image in mind, and their job to dismiss the agree that the budget def- the most robust and fastest- a millionaire to sail through tunate of us have, by and it is not hard to imagine problem, to say that these cit is a problem, no one can growing at a time when tax on his yacht. Instead of rais- large, learned to ignore. why, most times, passersby people are bad workers or seem to agree on the best way rates, particularly for the ing taxes, start closing these How many times have you will simply walk past such that they are not looking for to fx it. wealthy, were much higher loopholes, especially in the seen someone simply walk a person, pretending not to work hard enough. Not to say there aren’t a than they were now. While corporate tax codes. Tis by a homeless person on the hear their pleas for charity. Te refrain is diferent number of ideas, but none a tax hike would bolster the would provide a shot in the street without even looking Tis isnot the worst indig- from person to person, but of the ideas currently being revenue stream, though, it arm to the revenue stream at them? How many times nity that many homeless the song remains the same: discussed have managed to would not do anything to while not representing an ac- have you yourself done the drifters have to deal with, if you are homeless, that generate a consensus, wheth- address the underlying issues tual tax increase, potentially same thing? Just about ev- however. must mean you are defec- er due to faws of ideology or that brought us into this situ- satisfying both liberals and eryone has at least once, Homeless people are tive at best, and dangerous feasibility. Spending cuts are ation to begin with, and nei- conservatives (or not, given whether they are willing to often rushed out of restau- at worst. Tis is, however, a a popular refrain, especially ther would a raise to the debt the current partisan spirit admit it or not. rants or other businesses, harmful misconception. among a certain subset of ceiling. Te latter especially pervading Washington. It can However good we have even when they are pay- Long-term jobless and the political body. It’s true; would be little more than a be hard to tell what they will gotten at ignoring the prob- ing customers, because of homeless people are in a the country is spending too fnancial band-aid that does agree on, which only makes lem, however, the simple some irrational, nebulous bad enough situation to be- much money, but to elimi- little but encourage the eco- it that much more important fact is that it is going to get fear that they might cause gin with without having to nate as much spending as nomic movers and shakers of to paint ideas in a practical worse before it gets better. some kind of scene or that weather the misplaced scorn some have suggested would this country to continue in rather than ideological light). Given the state of the econ- their presence could some- of people who were lucky be counterproductive and their destructive ways, that A problem such as this bud- omy, more and more people how cause distress to other enough to be dealt a kinder ultimately harmful. Govern- had disastrous consequences get crisis deserves a complex, are fnding themselves out customers. hand by fate. ment programs and govern- for many people. carefully considered solution, of work, and with unem- However, this perception Tis is not to say that ment spending generate a So far we’ve covered what and once again our elected ployment benefts drying is, in most cases, untrue. people should start fall- substantial number of jobs won’t work. In that case, ofcials are letting us down. up, it can be a struggle for While there certainly are ing over themselves to of- in a wide range of felds in then, what will? A combina- Unsigned editorials refect the long-term unemployed a fair number of indigents fer charity to every random this country, from construc- tion of the two – limited tax the majority viewpoint of Te to even keep a roof over who actually do, in part or person they run into on the tion to administration to raises coupled with limited Current’s Editorial Board: their heads. As a result, in full, match the descrip- street. health care, and advocates of spending cuts – wouldn’t be a Matthew Poposky, Minho the ranks of the homeless tion given above, many of However, it does not cost cuts have proven unwilling bad start, provided those cuts Jung, Ashley Atkins, Cate are growing, which means today’s homeless are average anything to show a little ba- to allow those cuts to extend were made in the right places. Marquis, Nikki Vahle, Jeremy more and more people are people, hit hard by the eco- sic compassion - especially to the true budget suckers, It would also help if the entire Zschau and Janaca Scherer. likely to encounter a home- nomic recession, who, for when you consider that but less person at some point in whatever reason, are strug- for a quirk of fate, it could their daily routine. gling to get their feet back be you in their shoes. What do you think? Te issue is this: deep under them and who want Jeremy Zschau is the Opin- down, people just do not nothing more than to be ions Editor and a columnist www.thecurrent-online.com. like the homeless. treated the same as any oth- for Te Current. When asked to form a er person you might meet. 12 | The Current | JULY 11, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | OPINIONS SCIENCE MATTERS POP CULTURE WITH POPOSKY Science offers reasons to The future cometh! Prepare shop local farmers’ markets by dealing with the present

Tere are plenty of reasons Besides fruits and vegetables, Summer, summer, sum- longer time periods of over- to shop at your friendly lo- the market also sells eggs, mer: this summer seems ly-focusing upon a future cal farmers’ market, many honey and meats. It is locat- endless. Of course, come fall, event, some people actually of them delicious. However, ed north of campus, at 20 S. everybody will have the same become further depressed there are also science reasons Florissant Road, and is open complaints, but for the sea- by the wanting of said event to visit farmers’ markets. Saturday mornings, April to son in question, rather than than they would have been Here are a few. October. Te website (http:// any other. had they actually focused 1) Health benefts of fergmarket.com) has lists of Fall is too long, winter upon the negatives in their fresher foods: Although there produce in season, events and too drawn out, spring never lives to begin with. are few scientifc studies on directions. passes swiftly enough, and Often, this pattern of be- the public health impact of 2) Environmental benefts summer just drags on. Tis havior emerges when an in- a local, sustainable food sys- of locally-grown and organic Cate Marquis is yet another pattern in dividual feels overly stressed Matthew B. Poposky tem, some health benefts foods: Buying locally grown popular culture which needs by one or more infuences in of eating local are obvious. foods means saving on en- 3) Economic benefts: addressing: the inability of their daily life. Tese stress- but those tend to be neces- Firstly, fresh foods have more ergy and reducing green- Economics is a science, so let today’s youth to accept and ors can be anything, and they sary to get points across. nutrients. house gases, because it does us count economic benefts enjoy the time they are living vary from person to person. Tere are so many better Foods lose their nutri- not have to be trucked from as well. within. It may be a signifcant other ways to deal with stress in tional quality as they age, distant places, even other Money spent with local Everybody has been guilty or it may be school. life than to try and pretend it so the fresher the better. We countries. Buying organic is a farmers stays here, helps keep of this on some small scale or Tis stress may be caused does not exist in lieu of a fu- are lucky because we are in bonus, since chemical fertil- family farms in business and other. Life just does not seem by anything: as simple as ture focus. Exercise, reading, the middle of farmland with izer and pesticides are largely keeps farmland productive right and something on the family or work. It may be writing, singing, dancing, farms nearby in both Mis- petroleum products. Run-of rather than converting to de- horizon (be it a day, week, politics, or it may be a drop playing a game, socializing: souri and Illinois. Other cit- from big farm operations velopments, which goes back month, etc. away) seems far in the stock market. What- these are just a few examples ies do not have the variety of contributes signifcantly to to the greenhouse gases issue. more appealing than any- ever the source, it is almost of productive ways one can local foods we can get. water pollution. Local produce, especially thing in the meantime. always the sufering of some- spend time in order to relieve Shopping at farmers’ mar- Buying at a farmers’ mar- when in season, is surprising- A “natural” solution to thing important to said stress. Stressed times in one’s kets is enjoyable and relaxing, ket encourages sustainable ly afordable - one cuts out this frame of mind is to be- person which leads to these life are not the appropriate which is also good for your farming practices that are the middleman (with their gin obsessing over the future phases of apathy towards the moments in which to give health. Surveying all the ap- better for cleaner water and extra layer of proft), so shop- occurrence, to the extent present and overly-focusing up on life until something pealing produce can increase air. Keeping farmland as ping at the farmers’ market that individuals forget to live upon the future. better comes along. Instead, the amount of fresh foods farmland, instead of develop- saves money. in the present. Te problem with this make life better through ac- consumed. ing it for housing or retail, Our current food system However, this very frame way of life really is quite sim- tions. Seeing the extensive vari- reduces environmental deg- is heavily dependent on fossil of mind is far more danger- ple: it leads to the furthering Te basic message here re- ety of fruits and vegetables radation. fuels. As such, and detrimen- ous than any temporary of the problems that already ally is to just focus upon the as they change during the Farmers’ markets are a tally so, large-scale food pro- depression of mood which existed, more times than not. present. Te future is going season will quite likely en- good place to fnd grass-fed duction means gasoline for may be experienced due to Granted, for those things en- to come, no matter what, courage you to try something beef, a most environmentally long-distance transportation focusing momentarily upon tirely beyond one’s control, and it will bring stressors of new, increasing the variety of friendly way to feed cattle - and petroleum-based fertil- the negative events currently this may not be true. In most its own. what you eat, also a healthy and actually the food they izers and pesticides. occurring in one’s life. situations, however, this con- Do not allow those stress- thing. prefer to eat. Cows are adapt- Produce is picked early Take, for instance, the av- cept rings clear as day. ors to appear when a moun- Locally-grown foods may ed to eat grass, converting a and bred more for durabil- erage person who becomes Work is stressful? Be apa- tain already exists: deal with mean less pesticide use. plant food we cannot digest ity than nutrition. Tese big obsessed with a future event thetic at work and focus on stress appropriately, do not Many are organic. At the into something we can eat. food production operations in life. Tey forget to live that new videogame at the simply shove it aside and farmers’ market, one can ask Feeding cow’s corn, some- add layers of cost and often their lives efectively due end of the month! Oh, now forget it exists. Other choices the farmers about that. Of thing people can eat, is less deliver high-calorie, nutri- to this obsession. Tat usu- work has noticed immense oft cause later consequences. course, one wants to shop at energy-efcient and large ent-poor food. ally is not where this mindset slips in performance, and Matthew B. Poposky is Ed- a real farmers’ market, one confrmed feeding operations Shopping at the farm- stops, however. wants to fre the person. Tis itor-in-Chief and a columnist with real farmers, not just generate waste and pollution. ers markets makes sense for Especially when given may be an extreme example, for Te Current. people re-selling food from a Grass-fed beef is leaner meat, health, environment and eco- wholesaler. which is healthier too. Free- nomic reasons. Help support Te area’s most famous range chickens may sound a return to concerns which farmers’ market, Soulard, fancy but it lets the chickens are benefcial to the entirety actually has few real farm- eat what they prefer and you of the community. WHAT DO YOU THINK? ers. Lucky for this campus, would rather not eat - bugs. Cate Marquis is Arts and the nearby Ferguson Farmers Again, that is energy-ef- Entertainment Editor and a Let us know at www.thecurrent-online.com Market has lots of farmers. cient. columnist for Te Current. 14 | The Current | JULY 11, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | COMICS / PUZZLES CURRENT HOROSCOPES by Kythri of the Southern Sun ARIES LIBRA Calendar and Horscopes (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20) (SEPT. 24 - OCT. 23) You may want to quit To eat, or not to eat? To Summer Movie Calendar (Subject to Change) taking fashion and fleet, or not to fleet? 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