April 12, 2010 www.unews.com Vol. 77, Issue 28

Finding diversity outside the box

Alexia Stout-Lang Delta Rho sorority told to disband News Editor Story after story told in Swinney Recre- ation Center last Thursday came back to solv- Jason Patterson Staff Writer ing social problems by thinking outside of the box. n 1989, 13 Roos were un- A part of the 41st anniversary of the Robert happy with their Greek F. Kennedy Symposium at UMKC, the Stu- Life options. So, they dent Government Association hosted Soledad founded a local Sorority O’Brien, CNN anchor and special correspon- called Delta Rho. dent, as the keynote speaker. Now 21 years later, the Student O’Brien spoke about “Diversity: On TV, I Behind the Scenes and In Our Lives.” Life Office at UMKC recently told the sorority it has to disband. While introducing O’Brien, UMKC Chan- In September, Kari Murphy, co- cellor Leo Morton said hosting people like ordinator for Fraternity and Sorority O’Brien on campus is part of the university’s Affairs, and Angela Cottrell, direc- responsibility to educate young people. tor of Student Life, requested to have “Most of us get ideas about what we can be a meeting with Tara Nigh, president by observing what other people have done,” of Delta Rho. Morton said. “That’s why I am excited to Nigh said she was told UMKC hear what Ms. O’Brien will be talking about was not going to continue support- this evening because she will be talking about ing independent, local sororities and some good issues.” that Delta Rho needed to either af- By telling stories of her experiences work- filiate with a national sorority or dis- ing on documentaries like “Black in America” band completely. Photo courtesy DELTA RHO and “Latino in America,” O’Brien said, if you The sisters of Delta Rho were not Delta Rho placed first in the Watermelon Fest last year. think differently about problems, you are more happy about having to join a national likely to find the solutions. sorority because it meant they would Nigh said Delta Rho gathered all April 3, Nigh learned a decision U-News contacted the UMKC “Diversity of thought, all of our inputs, is have to give up all of their traditions, the requested documents and sub- had been made. administration to comment. The what will bring us here [to solutions],” she said. rituals and name. So, they filed an mitted them before the deadline. Tyler sent an e-mail stating he reporter was told Cottrell would be “It can’t just be one person in a room thinking.” appeal with Mel Tyler, vice chancel- Next, they met with Jennifer De- can’t support the Delta Rho Soror- commenting, but a comment was not She said she thinks about diversity in a lor of Student Affairs and Enroll- haemers, assistant vice chancellor ity as an independent organization received by press time. unique way. She said it goes beyond race and ment Management. of Student Affairs, to ensure all the on campus. The women are still working to comes down to bringing people from many During a meeting with Tyler requested information was received. “This is heartbreaking to the overturn this decision and keep the walks of life together to tackle issues. last fall, he requested additional in- Nigh said Dehaemers verified they woman of Delta Rho because we sorority active on campus. “Teams that consist of one type of per- formation concerning Delta Rho’s had enough information to make the have strived to be a great soror- Since its inception, the Delta Rho son are not necessarily diverse and less likely insurance policy, risk management decision. ity on UMKC’s campus and don’t Sorority has grown to 42 members. to come up with a wide range of solutions,” policies and 98 unanimous agree- She also verified the insurance believe we have fallen short in any Nigh said her sorority focuses on O’Brien said. “So if you think of team diver- ments. He gave them until the be- policy carried by the sorority was way,” Nigh said. “It’s very heart- the pillars of sisterhood, academics sity, a team that’s diverse, let’s not talk about ginning of the spring semester to adequate and a decision would be breaking that we don’t have the and philanthropy. provide it. made soon. support of the university.” [email protected] See SYMPOSIUM I page 5 Oak Place has new management Alexia Stout-Lang from 85 percent to 95 percent,” Saun- offered on four-bedroom apartments, News Editor ders said. “We operate our current a 10-month lease is now available and UMKC is the new property man- residential halls at an average of 98 parking is cheaper. ager of Oak Place Apartments effec- percent occupancy. So, with that lev- Under Place Properties’ manage- tive April 1. el of occupancy, we are able to do a ment, parking was $59 a month. It is Previously managed by Place number of things like offer lower rent now $140 a semester, compared to Properties, Oak Place was the only and keep our facility top notch.” $106 for a regular parking pass, and residence hall on campus not man- students can park anywhere on cam- aged by the university. “The main piece is looking pus in addition to the Oak Place Park- Paris Saunders, assistant vice at how this project impacts ing Garage. chancellor of Auxiliary Services, said “Since we are a not-for-profit in- this is a change that will impact the our strategic mission and stitution, profit does not necessarily entire university. university goals with the drive our motives, so when we have “The main piece is looking at opportunities through increased effi- how this project impacts our stra- number one goal being ciencies and things like that, we take tegic mission and university goals placing students at the those savings and apply them to the with the number one goal being plac- center.” students,” Saunders said. “So those ing students at the center,” Saunders things allow us to increase our com- said. “In order to have an appropriate PARIS SAUNDERS petitiveness with surrounding apart- level of input into the operations and Assistant Vice Chancellor of Auxiliary ments through reduction of our rent.” Photo NATHAN LANG those intended outcomes, we felt that Services Kristin Abell, associate director we could offer a better experience of Residential Life, said her office has UMKC is the new property manager of Oak Place Apartments. for students by submitting a property received positive feedback about the management proposal.” He said two tangible benefits for change in management. conducted two focus groups with that to a greater extent than Place Saunders said university manage- students include a comprehensive res- “One of the things we have seen in residents to find opportunities for im- Properties was.” ment will bring about changes that idential program, which would allow the past week is we have got a number provement. She added she and her staff are ex- will appeal to current and prospec- residents to communicate concerns of new contracts,” Abell said. “People “The piece we are really focus- cited to work with the residents. tive residents. While the occupancy directly with the university, and the are so excited that UMKC is going to ing on here is making this a student- The next change coming for resi- is currently at 85 percent, or 425 ability to have rent billed directly to be managing it that they are interested focused space,” Abell said. “It will dents of Oak Place Apartments will residents, that number is expected to student accounts. With direct billing, in living here now. So we have gotten a just be students able to lease and, of be the opening of two restaurants, increase. housing can be considered when de- lot of feedback through our office and course, faculty and staff. We are re- Larry’s Subs and Red Mango, in the “When you have a good experi- termining financial aid and thus pos- the front desk that, overall, students ally focused on not having a lot of ex- building at the beginning of the fall ence and you have a good program, sibly increasing award amounts. seem pretty excited we are here.” ternal renters. We have always tried semester. you are able to increase residents Additionally, discounts are being Last week, Institutional Research to do that. But UMKC is able to do [email protected] 2 News April 12, 2010 www.unews.com In search of the sounds of the world

Kevin Bryce The recording system isn’t cheap Photo Editor but it’s durable. It’s a small, three mic, Complete silence rarely exists in six track system that Tooke can carry the world. around with him in his backpack. There is almost always a sound “When I was in the Sahara, all I had nearby you don’t realize you’re listen- was the small mics and a side bag,” ing to – the whir of a nearby computer, Tooke said of his time in Martania, the rush of wind outside your window Africa, where he captured the first or the hum from a distant road. ever camel race in that country. “The sand got in everything. I had to have “Film is not just a visible all my gear sent out to be profession- ally cleaned.” newspaper, it’s an art Everywhere Tooke goes, he’s try- form and it uses all of your ing to find that sweet spot. senses.” “A sweet spot is the best spot to listen to a sound in any given place,” Tooke said. PETER TOOKE Filmmaker Tooke has documented the sounds of tribal songs in Mali, the jungles of Venezuela and the annual Cristo Rey Peter Tooke is a documentary film- pilgrimage in Mexico. maker and sound recording artist who Monday, students were transported has made a career out of capturing sound. to Mexico, listening to the surround- “Film is not just a visible newspa- ing sounds of a horse neighing in per, it’s an art form and it uses all of the distance, hooves underneath, the your senses,” Tooke said. whipping of a tail, leather stirrups rub- Tooke has traveled all over the bing against bootstraps and the fleet- world making documentaries and ing song of a Mexican pilgrim. harnessing sound. But he’s not simply “Sound can be used in the same capturing sound with a microphone way as music,” Tooke said. Photo KEVIN BRYCE and a pair of headphones. Tooke has Where the image of a film can Peter Tooke describes capturing surround sound from all over the world. mastered the art of capturing surround be confusing and misleading, it’s the sound. soundtrack that brings stability and on a capital,” Tooke said. By closing your eyes, you could eas- each station and an 85-year-old home- Last Monday, students gathered in makes sense. Tooke ended the evening with the ily find yourself in that same subway. less man singing “Amazing Grace,” Haag Hall to listen to surround sound “It’s the sound of a man crying be- sounds of a New York subway. He said There’s a low rumble of the tracks walking from one end of the car to the accompanied by photographs from cause he won’t know when he’ll see his he simply sat with his surround sound clicking beneath, a brief alarm and the other collecting change. Tooke’s expeditions. mother again or picket lines marching system beside him, quietly recording. release of steam as the doors open at [email protected]

Transitioning into the workforce Faculty Senate executive board Nila Hall Some of the words mentioned students dress professionally Even a tiny error shows in- Staff Writer were integrity, competence, when going to a job interview – attention to detail and potential During a job search, recent trustworthy and approachable. even if the workplace dress-code employers are likely to just throw elected college graduates can make mis- “I think these are the things is more casual. it away. takes. we want when describing our Another issue raised was It was noted that standards for The Faculty Senate held elec- On Tuesday, Sandi Dale, bosses,” Dale said. crossing personal boundaries, résumés have changed, such as it tions last week for the executive Manager of Career Services, of- such as keeping your work and is no longer necessary to include board. fered soon-to-be graduates ad- “Pay attention to how you family life separate. personal hobbies. Ballots were due by Thurs- vice to make job searches easier. “Pay attention to how you Also, it was advised to have a day evening and results were an- The presentation, “Profes- communicate.” communicate,” Dale said. professional e-mail account for nounced Friday. Incumbent Gary Ebersole won sionalism in the Workplace,” She advised recent graduates contact purposes. SANDI DALE the position of chair with 138 started with a definition of pro- to learn how to balance their per- Recent graduates who have Career Services Manager votes. His opponent, Bruce Bu- fessionalism. sonal and professional lives, even a specific focus for their career bacz, received 129 votes. Dale said employers expect a though it can be difficult at times. were advised to include a career Peggy Ward-Smith won vice- particular style of behavior in the Dale gave specific ground objective on the résumé. chair with 149 votes and opponent workplace. How professionalism is rules for doing this: Don’t gos- Students going into account- Hali Fieldman received 117. For many students who are judged varies in different work- sip, know your boundaries, stay ing should include their grade Cathleen Burnett won secre- making the initial transition from places and is often strongly in- out of other people’s affairs and point average on their résumé. tary with 221 votes. academics to the workforce, this fluenced by culture. respect others and their rights. Finally, the issue of social Carole McArthur won for may be a challenge. One issue brought up was the The last issue was résumé de- networking came into play. Stu- Intercampus Faculty Council During the presentation, at- changing standards of dress. velopment. dents were advised to delete any with 102 votes. Opponents Steve tendees were asked what words Some workplaces have adopt- Applicants must ensure there incriminating things on their Krantz received 87 votes and Re- are used to describe profession- ed a more business casual style. are no spelling errors on their personal accounts. becca Sherburn 71. als. It is, however, still advised résumé. [email protected] — Alexia Stout-Lang Get turned on ... Follow us on Become a fan on Visit Twitter! Facebook! www.unews.com @UNewsScoop to the U-News! 3 News www.unews.com April 12, 2010 UMKC plans to expand online classes

Nicole English classes. Contributing Writer “Our current plan is to use the UMKC students may soon find BLA program as our prototype pro- more online options for classes and gram,” Vaught said. “Building on more flexibility in online academic the existing BLA class structure, programs. online delivery is merely an expan- March 16, an e-mail was sent to sion of the PACE mission to service all Arts & Sciences (A&S) faculty non-traditional students by simply indicating UMKC’s plans to “en- adding another delivery method via hance our online presence.” the Web.” It also said the University of Mis- souri System is “seeking to provide “Graham will be working funding for a variety of online de- with faculty to make sure gree programs.” The College of A&S will be that all their learning working with the Provost’s Office to objectives are achieved and submit a proposal to target courses that quality instruction is that would allow students the option of online degree completion, specifi- maintained.” cally through the Bachelor of Liberal Arts (BLA) Program, such as the DR. WAYNE VAUGHT one offered through the Program for Associate Dean of Undergraduate Adult College Education (PACE). Programs in the College of A&S Currently leading the effort to expand UMKC’s online presence is Dr. Wayne Vaught, associate dean of Vaught said the plan is to start Undergraduate Programs in the Col- offering new online classes as soon lege of A&S and Philosophy instruc- as the fall semester to be part of the tor who previously taught online BLA degree completion program. The program is encouraging the development of six credit hour blocks, integrating two classes into each block, by teams of two teach- ers in different disciplines (such as a Humanities course coupled with a Photo courtesy MIKE STRONG Social Sciences course). The program for Adult Education computer labs in Scofield Hall. These six credit hour blocks would be offered in eight-week ses- their academic programs when life niques and technology. ture classes. Testing indicated online sions with two eight-week sessions gets more complicated for them. “We also have a set of standards students performed slightly better offered during each traditional 16- And these are students who might that the classes must adhere to in than traditional students. week semester. not otherwise be able to finish if they order to become approved,” Vaught “It is studies like these that con- This way, non-traditional stu- don’t have some flexible options.” said. “Graham will be working with vinced us that the BLA program dents can continue their college At this point in the plan, to qual- faculty to make sure that all their was a good place to start for an education without having to drive to ify for the BLA online completion learning objectives are achieved online degree completion option,” campus for classes. program, students would need to and that quality instruction is main- Vaught said. “PACE students tend “The online option is not for ev- have already accumulated 84 credit tained.” to be tenacious self-starters who are eryone,” Vaught said. “There will hours and have their general educa- Recently, the Chronicle of Higher very motivated to finish their de- always be people who prefer to come tion requirements out of the way. Education did a series of studies on gree programs and are looking for to campus for their classes and take Vaught pointed out the program students taking online classes. a way to make that happen. They fit in the social interactions of campus has an e-instruction consultant, Lee Students polled said they felt they the profile for a successful online Photo courtesy MIKE STRONG life. … But the online option gives Graham, who will be assisting facul- learned just as much in their online student.” Dr. Wayne Vaught. people more flexibility to finish ty in learning online teaching tech- classes as they did in traditional lec- [email protected]

University rallies for vice chancellor University Alexia Stout-Lang indicated he will likely need his situation to educate oth- be held from 10 a.m. to 2 News News Editor a donor stem cell transplant ers to increase the number p.m. April 23 at the School of The UMKC community in the future and at the pres- of people in the registry,” she Dentistry, room 434, and 10 is coming to the aid of one of ent time there is no match for said. a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27 in the its own. Mel in the national registry.” Because tissue types are University Center, room 106. Mel Tyler, vice chancellor inherited, the National Mar- There is a health screen- for Student Affairs and En- “He is now hoping row Donor Program indicates ing involved. rollment Management, was patients are most likely to Because it costs $100 to diagnosed with stage 3 mul- to use his situation match someone of their own tissue type a cheek swab, do- Get tiple myeloma in April 2009. to educate others to race or ethnicity. nations to the Be the Match Last Thursday, Karen increase the number Tyler was told because he Foundation are appreciated. Vorst, dean of the College is African American there Checks can be sent to Jen- of Arts and Sciences, an- of people in the is about a 15 percent chance nifer DeHaemers in Student nounced Tyler’s doctors be- registry.” that he would find a match. Affairs. into lieve he will need a donor The national registry is in Donations can also be stem cell transplant. KAREN VORST need of members from Af- made online at www.bethe- “Mel has undergone two Dean of the College of Arts and rican American, American matchfoundation.org/goto/ Photo courtesy UMKC stem cell transplants (using Sciences Indian, Asian, native Hawai- Mel.Tyler. Mel Tyler his own stem cells) and many ian, Hispanic or multiple race As an added incentive, rounds of chemotherapy in backgrounds. the university is holding a terested in providing a tissue an effort to put the cancer Vorst said Tyler’s expe- UMKC is hosting two “friendly competition” to see sample can purchase raffle in remission,” Vorst said in rience has made him more events to help increase the which unit participates the tickets. Gifts will be given an e-mail to the College of aware of the need for donors. number of registry members. most in the “swab clinics.” away. it A&S. “His physicians have “He is now hoping to use “Cheek swab clinics” will Those ineligible or unin- [email protected] ! 4 News April 12, 2010 www.unews.com

National Love of Learning SIFE Award’goes to UMKC student Financial Nikki Bomgardner Assistant News Editor Corner Oluseun Idowu, native of Nigeria and UMKC student, is one of 50 students nationally honored by Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) with “Love Tara Nigh, a business administration stu- of Learning” award. dent, asked, “I am getting ready to graduate According to the PKP Web site, “Love of Learning Awards will and have some student loans. What are my op- help fund post-baccalaureate studies and/or career development for ac- tions for paying them off?” tive Phi Kappa Phi members to include (but not be limited to): Gradu- ate or professional studies, doctoral dissertations, continuing education, For most government-backed student loans, career development, travel related to teaching/studies, etc.” you must start repayment six months after gradu- Idowu, an interdisciplinary doctoral student in Geosciences and ation. Mathematics and a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Geosciences Before the six months are up, you should look Department, is working on international climate issues and plans to into consolidating the loans into one large loan. work with an international agency after he completes his doctorate. The first benefit of doing this is you will have During his time in Kansas City, he has worked as a volunteer only one payment that would be lower than what with African-origin youth living to teach them about their traditions you would pay if you were to pay on each loan and how to retain them. He will use the award money to support his individually. travel to the annual Association of American Geographers (AAG) The second benefit is you can generally save meeting in Washington, D.C. about 1/8 of a percentage point lower than your Over-achieving is not something new to Idowu. current rate and it will be capped at 8.25 percent. “I came to UMKC from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, The U.S. Department of Education, www. where I earned my [Master of Science] degree in Meteorology fol- ed.gov, offers a few options for loan consolidation. lowing a First Class honors [Bachelor of Science] degree in Agricul- The two main options include: tural Meteorology & Water Resources from the University of Agri- The first is the standard consolidation of your culture, Abeokuta, Nigeria,” Idowu said. “I completed my [master’s] loans. degree as a recipient of the United Nations World Meteorological This is where direct loans will purchase all the Organization (WMO) graduate fellowship, which is competed for loans from your lenders and you will just make by the very best Meteorology graduates from all WMO member the single payment to them each month. countries and only a handful are awarded annually.” By choosing this option your payments will Besides being an active member of PKP since April 2009, Idowu is be based on a 10-year repayment schedule but the the representative for the UMKC International Student Organization- result is paying less interest than the next option. Geosciences Department, member of the African Students Organiza- The second option is an income sensitive re- tion, instructor in Science and Mathematics for the UMKC Geosciences payment plan. Department High School Student ACT Prep classes, the International This is where your payments start small when Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Advisor for the School of you first graduate and grow over time as your in- Idowu’s education and goals are very focused. Photo courtesy OLUSEUN IDOWU come grows. “My doctoral research will examine more closely the dynamics of Oluseun Idowu. This is helpful if you don’t get a job that pays a Sahelian dust particles and their role in the inter-annual variability of lot right of college. precipitation regime,” he said. “This will contribute to understanding the States,” he said. “It also assures me that I can easily compete with The downside to this is that it will extend your formal representation of aerosol interactions with convective cloud pro- my peers here in the U.S. The honor further gives me confidence repayment time from the standard 10 years up to cesses in climate models. In this study, statistical methods will be used to that with the best and conducive research environment, I will be able a maximum of 30 years. quantify forecast uncertainties from selected regional climate models.” to carry out cutting edge research while here at UMKC.” Hearing of the “Love of Learning Award” in September 2009 While juggling family life with a wife and three children, his Please e-mail your financial questions to UM- gave Idowu confidence and additional drive. goal is “to work with an international climate research related orga- [email protected]. “The honor signifies acceptability and recognition of my pre- nization and as a professor after graduation.” vious outstanding academic records before coming to the United [email protected]

‘THE MERITT STOMP’ by ALEXIA STOUT-LANG

Sometimes a little stomp can make the Meritt label.” the blues better. Unfortunately, the Meritt label it- Released in spring 1927 by the self did not last long. “Meritt Stomp” Meritt label, “Meritt Stomp” was a was one of its few hits. hoppin’ blues song by George E. Lee Founder Winston Holmes was and His Novelty Singing Orchestra. forced to give it up. In their book “Kansas City Jazz: “Financially strapped by increas- From Ragtime to Bebop,” Frank ing competition from other music Driggs and Chuck Haddix, head of stores on 18th Street, Holmes soon the Marr Sound Archives at Miller folded the Meritt label,” Driggs and Nichols Library, said the record Haddix wrote. “In the end, Holmes, captures “the rocking beat and un- unable to compete with larger race fettered execution of Lee’s undisci- labels, failed to realize his dream of plined aggregation.” establishing his Meritt label nation- The “Meritt Stomp” features the ally.” musical talent of Thurston Maupins, But, a recording of “Meritt Stomp” Clarence Taylor and Sam Utterback. is still available for those interested. “The loosely improvised ‘Meritt The Marr Sound Archives, on the Stomp’ highlights solos by Maupins, lower level of Miller Nichols Library, Utterback and Taylor, topped with houses a copy of the piece of Kansas Julia Lee’s rollicking barrelhouse City’s music history. turn at the piano,” Driggs and Haddix For more information, visit http:// wrote. “The Lee recording sold well library.umkc.edu/marr.

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Photo courtesy LABUDDE SPECIAL COLLECTIONS 5 News www.unews.com April 12, 2010 UM president optimistic Motorcyclists get through bad economy Melissa Oribhabor UM schools are also making money through designated parking Culture Editor licensing revenues and have issued $332 million University of Missouri (UM) President in bonds to pay for building projects across the Gary D. Forsee released a statement this month campuses. Nikki Bomgardner way to any building, and when so parked outlining how schools in the UM System have Another way UM schools are gaining rev- Assistant News Editor shall be issued a University violation no- been pushing through the recession and are slat- enue without tuition hikes is through partner- Several policy changes and options tification and may be removed from the ed to come out victors on the other side. ships with private companies, such as Cerner have been implemented for people who area. Permit applicants applying only for “More than a year ago, I committed our Corporation’s investment in the Tiger Institute park their scooters/motorcycles, electri- a motorcycle permit will be charged half university to be not merely an observer of the at Mizzou (MU). cal cars and other vehicles on university the current fee for the permit type is- recovery process, but part of the solution to Mis- Forsee explained why this partnership is property. sued. Applicants applying for a motorcy- souri’s growing economic challenges,” Forsee good for the schools. Designated scooter and motorcycle cle permit as a secondary permit will be said. “Through our continued dialogue and “[This partnership provides] an infusion of parking spaces are now located on cam- issued a motorcycle permit at no charge. shared governance, we have chalked up some funds, technology and global expertise to posi- pus. Vehicles not displaying a parking per- important progress in all facets of our mission.” tion our health care enterprise among the top “We had been investigating the de- mit must park in the metered parking ar- The UM System includes UMKC, Univer- five in the country for advanced patient medical velopment of parking spaces specifically eas specified for motorcycle, mopeds and sity of Missouri – Columbia (MU), University information technology,” he said. designated for motorcycles for several motor scooters and must pay the meter. of Missouri – Rolla and University of Missouri A cost-cutting initiative is currently being years now,” said Michelle Cone, direc- There are permit and metered spaces – St. Louis (UMSL). examined, which will directly impact students tor of Parking Opera- on the UMKC campus Forsee said with the support of Gov. Jay Nix- is the implementation of year-round and three- tions. “But until lately, reserved specifically on, UM has not had any tuition hikes. In fact, year degree programs that would still have the there was not enough for the parking of mo- Forsee spoke in favor of the recent legislation same graduation requirements as a traditional interest to justify the torcycles, motor-scoot- that would equal the amount of money Access four-year/eight semester graduation track. change.” ers and mopeds. Missouri Grants give to students who attend “I have challenged us to review the funda- Scooters/motor- Individuals issued private and public institutions. mentals of our approach — as part of a national cycles cost the same student motorcycle per- But even though tuition has not been raised, discussion about the value of what public higher as vehicles in metered mits may park in any to keep costs down, some faculty and staff have education delivers,” Forsee said. lots ($1 per hour). non-metered area re- been let go due to financial strains. Although as the months go on, there is a For faculty, staff or served by appropriate According to the Missourian, Forsee or- sense of optimism and glimmers of hope the students who choose to signs for the parking dered a hiring freeze in November 2008. economy might be turning around, Forsee is drive a motorcycle/mo- of motorcycles, motor- This freeze included much-needed positions keeping that focus for financial growth in the tor scooter to campus scooters and mopeds, as well as part-time jobs for students on the UM horizon, pledging that UM schools will contin- and purchase a permit, including those areas in campuses. ue to offer the same quality education that it has the cost is half the se- faculty/staff permit lots.” However, revenue is still coming to the UM in the past, regardless of the economy. mester permit price, or System, with almost 70,000 students across all “We must continue to look for ways to fund $264 per year. In other news: four campuses and the strong research focus of more competitive faculty and staff salaries and Those who drive As a “Green Park- UM schools. benefits,” Forsee said. “The knowledge and ex- a mot orcycle/mot or ing” option, UMKC’s “Our research expenditures are at their high- pertise of our people are the foundations upon scooter as a secondary Parking Operations is est level, $321 million,” Forsee said. “The value which our university is built, and we must re- vehicle can apply for a considering installing of this research extends beyond discovery; it main committed to excellence in our primary permit at no additional electric vehicle charg- serves as a catalyst for learning in the class- teaching and research responsibilities.” charge. ing stations “if demand room, revenue to the university and economic [email protected] While those who currently have for this service warrants the invest- development for the state.” a car/truck permit will not incur an ment.” The stations will operate extra charge but they will need to at- similar to parking meters. tach special parking stickers to their Anyone who currently owns or scooters/motorcycles. plans to buy an electric car and SYMPOSIUM from page 5 The UMKC Parking Operations who would be interested in campus Web site states the new policy: charging stations should contact race, let’s not talk about gender. Let’s talk “Motorcycles, mopeds and motor Parking Operations at 816-235- about a team that has a teacher, a ski instruc- scooters may not be parked in any 5256. tor, an engineer, a farmer and a professional bicycle rack, building or entrance- [email protected] boxer. That’s a diverse team.” She noted if you were to ask the diverse team and a team made up of only engineers how to motivate children to get an education, the group of engineers would likely come up with fewer possible solutions. Metered areas reserved In addition, life obstacles are different for people from various backgrounds. There- for motorcycles/scooters include: fore, a diverse group brings more experience Photo PHOTOGRAPHER Area 40 – University Center to the table, Caption “Different people from different back- Soon-to-be designated spaces grounds get stuck in different places. But if mentor – someone who can be your inspira- you have a group of people who don’t come tion and keep you on track. Second, she said in Pay-By-Space metered lots include: from the same background, where you get life is not going to be easy no matter what. Area 44 – Grant Hall stuck is not going to be the same as where “There are obstacles and there will al- someone else is stuck. And there is a value in ways be obstacles,” she said. “You just have Area 47 – across from Administrative Center that because eventually we get stuck. If you to work around them.” are able to get stuck in different spots, we As a the child of a Cuban and Austra- Permit areas designated can come together for different solutions.” lian living in American, O’Brien said she for motorcycles/scooters include: But despite the value it has, O’Brien encountered countless challenges on the brought up the fact it is not often noted how journey to where she is now. Recalling all difficult diversity can be. the times she called her mother in tears, she School of Education surface lot “Diversity can be very stressful,” she passed along a word of wisdom. Rockhill Parking Structure said. “Diversity and bringing lots of voices “My mother used so say, ‘Lovely, people to the table can be very unpleasant. Some Oak Street Parking Structure are just stupid.’” Hospital Hill Health Sciences Parking Structure people think we are going to stand around What O’Brien said is most important is to the table and sing ‘Kum Ba Yah.’ You always stick with your dreams. Spencer Chemistry Building surface lot have those people in a meeting and when “Of course you can do it,” she said. “Peo- Administrative Center east surface lot it does not happen they look like they are ple will spit in your face. And you just have 4825 Troost surface lot heartbroken.” to keep going.” O’Brien offered advice to all students. [email protected] First, she said it is important to find a 6 News April 12, 2010 www.unews.com Women behind the camera Mark Linville For the very first time, a woman won the Staff Writer Oscar for Best Director. Kathryn Bigelow was Since the film industry began, women have the first female recipient of Best Director for always played a minimal role in film produc- her film, “The Hurt Locker.” tion. “Kathryn Bigelow’s 2010 Oscar win for Traditionally, the film industry has been Best Director marks the first time a women dominated by men. has received this prestigious honor, and only Today, women have a voice in film but only the fourth time a women was nominated for in some instances. the award,” Horsmon said. “Though not often During the past five years, women have recognized, women have been a part of the fab- begun to play a larger role in film. They have ric of American film history since the movies even taken the reins by becoming the produc- began.” ers and directors. In addition to Bigelow, a few other female However, only 6 percent of today’s direc- directors have stepped into the lime light in tors are female. past years. Historically, women received their start in Female Director Anne Fletcher took num- editing film strips. The editing machines were ber 16 in the highest grossing films in 2009 for modeled similar to sewing machines so it was “The Proposal.” an easy task for women – or so it was thought. Another female director, Catherine Had- Ironically, most modern and past films star- wicke, had one of the biggest opening week- ring women or pertaining to women gross the ends with her box office smash “Twilight” in highest profits at the box office. 2008. Last Tuesday, UMKC Assistant Profes- “As a female filmmaker myself, my inter- sor of Film and Media Arts Caitlin Horsmon est in women’s cinema history is a natural out- hosted an event cosponsored by the UMKC growth of my own artistic practice,” Horsmon Women’s Center and the UMKC Libraries. said. “In general, I think that a focus on the his- The event, titled “From Guy-Blache to Big- tory of contributions made by women behind elow: Women behind the Camera in Holly- the scenes in filmmaking is of interest because wood Cinema,” was a presentation showing it’s generally hidden and not something that is the roles of women in Hollywood films during often discussed.” Photo PHOTOGRAPHER the past 100 years. This event is one of many events marking Caption “Having the event on campus is important,” women’s achievements in art forms throughout Horsmon said. “It’s a great place to have an in- history. tellectual exchange and learn about new con- The UMKC Women’s Center has created a exhibit at the Leedy-Voulkos Arts Center until Diastole. cepts.” series of events celebrating Women in the Arts May 28, compiling a collection of female artist For more information on these events or the What inspired this event was the outcome including a film screening of a documentary and works from women all over Kansas City, Women’s Center events, go to their Web site at of the 2010 Academy Awards ceremony. called “Who Does She Think She Is?” at the and a discussion on the state of women in the www.umkc.edu/womenc/herart. Tivoli Theatre, April 13 in Westport, an art arts in Kansas City on April 27 at the UMKC [email protected] Kansas City home to amazing technology Melissa Oribhabor companies like QM Power enhance SCE’s ability Culture Editor to offer students an education that includes state- UMKC is collaborating with QM Power to of-the-art science, research and entrepreneurial bring the most efficient motor, generator and ac- opportunities,” Truman said. “This type of edu- tuator technology in the world to Kansas City’s cation will prepare students for the development Green Impact Zone. of the next generation of emerging technologies The Green Impact Zone project, which was and products, which will make an economic dif- proposed by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II, is an ini- ference in Kansas City while improving energy tiative to improve Kansas City neighborhoods. efficiency across the world.” “I’m very pleased to welcome QM Power, Inc. QM Power will help provide students with and the UMKC School of Computing and Engi- important research experience and hope to ulti- neering (SCE) to the Green Impact Zone,” Cleav- mately team up with all schools in the University er said in a statement. “Their efforts will help of Missouri System. transform the Green Impact Zone into a thriving, [email protected] sustainable neighborhood that will serve as a na- tional example.” QM Power’s Clean Technology & Innovation Labs opened April 8 in the Green Impact Zone. Those involved in this collaboration hope it will not only help improve national security, but also reduce greenhouse gases and create highly- skilled jobs. President and CEO of QM Power P.J. Piper spoke about this collaboration in a statement to UMKC. “QM Power’s investment in innovative, game- changing clean technologies aligns well with Congressman Emanuel Cleaver’s Green Impact Zone,” Piper said. Piper estimates QM Power could potentially decrease household energy costs by as much as 30 percent. But this collaboration not only affects Kansas City neighborhoods, it also impacts UMKC stu- dents. Kevin Truman, dean of UMKC School of

Computing and Engineering, explained. Photo PHOTOGRAPHER “Cutting-edge research opportunities with Caption 7 News www.unews.com April 12, 2010 Seeing light from a galaxy far, far away

Kip Ryan years after the Big Bang. It will Staff Writer hopefully help researchers under- UMKC Physics Professor Dan- stand how, in detail, galaxies grow. iel McIntosh will join more than “From what we understand 100 professional astronomers from about how the universe has evolved, around the globe to look billions it has taken smaller structures and of years into the past through the put them together to make bigger Hubble Space Telescope. and bigger structures all the time,” “We can only see things in the McIntosh said. “We call this hier- past because of the speed of light,” archical.” said McIntosh, director of the War- The hierarchical evolution of koczewski Public Observatory at space exploration continues in UMKC. “Anywhere you look in Chile, where the ALMA (Atacama the sky, the further away you see Large millimeter/sub millimeter Array) project is building a field of hundreds of dishes that study a “The further away a galaxy specific wavelength to measure en- is from us, the faster it is ergy from galaxies. “There might be a lot of galax- moving away from us.” ies that are hidden from us that we will be able to see through that en- DANIEL MCINTOSH ergy,” McIntosh said. “There are UMKC Physics Professor over 100,000 billion galaxies in the universe. Here, we are only exam- an object, the further back in time ining around 250,000 of them for a you are seeing the light. It takes brief period of time.” a finite period of time for light to McIntosh specializes in galaxy travel across the universe to our evolution and formation and has telescopes.” worked on four Hubble Space Tele- It takes four years for light from scope projects in the past. the nearest star to reach our galaxy The Hubble Space Telescope Photo courtesy KRISTEN HELLSTROM and the light from the more than provides a clearer view of outer UMKC Physics Professor Daniel McIntosh. 250 thousand galaxies observed space than telescopes on Earth do. through this project will have trav- “Because it’s above the Earth’s sound of a train whistle as it moves proposals for projects and decided population densities for galaxies eled for 11-13 billion years to reach atmosphere, it makes our views a away, light waves are described as to combine their interests. and observe the intricate details the telescopes. little clearer,” McIntosh said. “Ba- red shifted for the way they appear The result is a globalized effort of galaxies colliding and merging The Hubble Space Telescope sically, it allows us to see galaxies as they stretch away. to analyze activity in the universe together. will be aimed at a precise point in as resolved entities, as opposed to “The further away a galaxy and open up these light tunnels “There’s lots of work to do,” the sky with the shutter left open a little blob. We can take the light is from us, the faster it is moving through time for everyone to ex- McIntosh said. “And the students for hours, sometimes days, for the from a galaxy, we can spread it out away from us,” McIntosh said. plore. are helping.” next two to three years to collect like a rainbow and we can find spe- “That’s just a property of an ex- All of the data will immediately Located on the roof of Royall light from galaxies nearly at the cific fingerprints of the matter that panding universe. We measure a be made available for the public Hall, the Warkoczewski Public Ob- beginning of time. it’s made from.” bigger red shift for objects that are and might instigate a race to pub- servatory is open at dusk every Fri- McIntosh said the project will He said much like the Doppler farther away.” lish new findings. day night. Admission is free. fill a gap of information two to four effect, which explains the waning Two research teams had similar McIntosh hopes to examine [email protected]

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April 6 loose fitting caused a water School of Law Moot Court Team places third leak in the Health Science 2:14 p.m. Violation of Uni- Building. The UMKC School of Law’s Moot tamente, Jason Chambers and Aaron Mc- versity Rules & Regula- tions – A party was using a 9:18 a.m. Suspicious Party Court Team placed third in the North Carter competed for UMKC. – A suspicious party in the American round of the European Law “The UMKC Moot Court Team per- parking permit in the Univer- C a m pu s University Center was con- Students’ Association (ELSA) Moot Court formed very well analyzing and present- sity Center parking lot that had been reported lost. tacted by police. He was told Competition on World Trade Organization ing solutions to a complicated problem to leave and complied. (WTO) Law. involving intellectual property and trade 7:50 p.m. Vehicular Ac- The competition was held by the Uni- law,” said UMKC Professor Colin Picker, 12:51 p.m. Information – A versity of Ottawa Faculty of Law in March. who coached the team with attorney Mark cident – Two vehicles were backing out of parking spac- student reported her passport Duke University placed first and the Lehnardt. “This competition helped stu- missing. University of Ottawa placed second. dents put theory into practice, and really es in the Law School parking UMKC beat teams from American Uni- opened students’ eyes to global issues they lot and collided. 12:48 p.m. Illness – Officers versity, Washington College of Law and will face as practicing lawyers.” responded to reports of an in- the University of Pennsylvania. To learn more about the ESLA compe- April 7 structor having a seizure in Team captain Jay Tioleco, Jared Bus- tition, visit www.elsamootcourt.org. 12:50 p.m. Vehicular Ac- Haag Hall. The victim was cident – A driver struck an- transported to the hospital by other vehicle while turning a his spouse. Take Back the Night March and Rally corner too sharply in the Oak Place parking lot. 1:01 p.m. Violation of Uni- The UMKC Violence Prevention and Re- At 8 p.m. sexual assault survivors will versity Rules & Regula- sponse Project will host the sixth annual Take speak about their transitions from victims to 6:41 p.m. Vehicular Acci- tions – Officers responded Back the Night March and Rally at 7:30 p.m. survivors. dent – A driver was backing to a reported use of a stolen April 20. This event is free and open to the public. out of a parking space in the parking permit in the Hospi- A pre-march rally will be held at 6:30 p.m. April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month Law School parking lot when tal Hill Parking Structure. in the UMKC Quad (near 5120 Rockhill Road). (SAAM). her car was struck by another Students and community members will For more information on this event and vehicle. 7:40 p.m. Illness – A party march to the J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain more events for SAAM, visit www.umkc.edu/ was feeling ill in Swinney on the Country Club Plaza. endviolence/saam. April 8 Recreation Center and was transported by MAST to the 7:51 a.m. Water Leak – A April is now ‘Gaypril’ for the UMKC Queer Alliance hospital. The UMKC Queer Alliance has de- of Queer Alliance is to provide a supportive clared April “Gayapril.” network, a positive social outlet and a car- Campus Crimes as of April 9 More than 15 events were planned for ing environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, CRIMES 2009 YTD 2010 YTD the month of April. transgender, queer and ally communities BURGLARY* 5 16 Some of the remaining events include: within the University of Missouri – Kan- ROBBERY 0 0 April 13 – Athens Boys Choir Perfor- sas City. Additional functions of the group mance include providing educational programs MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT* 1 1 April 14 – Drag Show and activities about lesbian, gay, bisexual, LARCENY 35 21 April 15 – Queer Self-defense transgender and ally topics and to advocate AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 0 0 April 22 – Still Black: A Portrait of fairness and respect for lesbian, gay, bisex- COMMON ASSAULT 3 1 Black Transmen ual, transgender, queer and ally students, April 24 – AIDS Walk KC at Theis Park faculty and staff.” FORCIBLE SEX OFFENSES 1 0 April 27 – 18 and older LGBTQQIA For more information on the UMKC DRUG LAW VIOLATIONS 2 1 Dance night with DJ Madeline Queer Alliance and events, visit http://stu According to the Web site, “The purpose do.umkc.edu/qa/. * MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTS AND BURGLARIES INCLUDE ATTEMPTS

Campus safety tip of the week Courtesy www.collegesafe.com When leaving your dormi- tory or apartment, always lock your doors – even if you’ll only be gone for only a few minutes. Keep an eye out for loiter- ers and people hanging out around your home. College students are much more likely to be stalked. Don’t loan your room key to anyone. When coming home after dark, don’t hang around the entrance of your residence for too long. If you feel something is out of place, go to a friend or neighbor’s house and call the police. 9 www.unews.com Culture April 12, 2010

‘Pride and Joy’ is gay, naked fun Nikki Bomgardner other friend with me. And not just to see the Assistant News Editor buff, naked guy, Shane, in all his glory. The naked guy on stage is just one character is played by professional wrestler, of the many guilty pleasures Jeff Smith. of “Pride and Joy,” showing This play is a must see, if not for a laugh on the Jerome Stage at the then to help support the AIDS walk. Unicorn theatre. According to a press release, in April 2009, “Pride and Joy,” a production by Paul Rud- nearly 4,000 people participated in AIDS A Walk Kansas City and raised over $435,000 nick, will benefit AIDS Walk Kansas City and is playing through April18. for the brave men, women and children living If you haven’t seen it yet, go see it now. with HIV/AIDS in KC. The play, by Actors and Artists Against In KC, more than 5,700 people live with AIDS, comprises a short cast of characters, HIV/AIDS, 700 of those being between the some gay, some not. ages of 13 and 24. It’s too difficult to pick a favorite character The 22nd annual AIDS Walk, presented from the ‘four little comedies.’ But if I had by the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater to choose, it would be Mr. Charles played by Kansas City, April 24, 2010 at Theis Park. Ron Megee. Registration opens at 8 a.m., welcoming cer- There is just something about a flam- emonies commence at 9 a.m. and the walk boyant, gay guy getting worked up calling a starts at 10 a.m. homophobic person “bitch” in the only way Many people came together to make this he can. Think “Just Jack” from “Will and production possible. Grace,” times 10. Gut-clenching laughter. “The Unicorn was able to let us use the ‘Pride and Joy’ also showcases the talent space and was so incredible on helping us of two UMKC students. get situated with the set,” Janota said. “The Jordan Janota, set designer and M.F.A. Kansas City Repertory Theatre has donated candidate in the study of scene design at platforms and some props to use in the pro- UMKC is finishing his second year. duction. So many of the theatres around town “I have been doing set design for a couple have been willing to help on this production of years now,” Janota said. “Originally I went and create this piece in raising money towards to school to act. Right now I just want to de- AIDS Walk. It’s a great night of theatre and sign and always wake up happy. Something all proceeds go to support AIDS Walk.” interesting about theatre is how you never Photo PHOTOGRAPHER I agree wholeheartedly. Caption know where you are going. It’s exciting.” Although I’m a heterosexual, I felt like Directed by Jeff Church, producing artis- part of the family in the way-too-short pro- tic director of Coterie theatre, the play will would just start right back up where they left course after I picked my chin off the floor duction of an hour and a half. I thought that off. No such luck. from witnessing Shane naked. only set you back $20. maybe if I just stayed in my seat, the actors I’ll probably go see it again and drag an- I left with a huge smile on my face, of [email protected] Popwreck brings awareness to local bands Kate Lawler The showcase was a celebration of the City, popwreckoning.com has stretched across Staff Photographer launch of Melissa Cowen and Casey Osburn’s the nation, from major cities like Portland, Or- In Kansas City’s increasingly unpublicized new podcast, Podwreck. egon, Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas, to music scene, two UMKC students defied the Featured on popwreckoning.com, an on- smaller cities like Omaha, Neb. pattern last Saturday evening at the Uptown’s line music publication, Podwreck premiered “They go to all sorts of festivals,” Osburn Conspiracy Room by throwing a showcase fea- Sunday morning. They interviewed artist Rilo said. “They just went to SXSW and they are turing local bands. Kiley. The prior night, however, was all about going to Lollapalooza in August. They do re- raising awareness for local bands. views, they do concert and album reviews and “We feel like the Kansas City music scene they interview bands as they come through needs more press coverage, they need more town. It’s basically a music publication on- media coverage, they need more shows and line. It’s cool because they came out of Kansas they need more all ages shows that aren’t just City.” places like Davies Uptown where underage Cowen and Osburn successfully met their kids can’t go,” Osburn said. goal in bringing a diverse age group to the Osburn described the benefits of having event. Not only was this helpful in promotion all-ages shows, noting that accessibility to new of the local music scene, but it also created a ears creates more media coverage and a bigger unique and relaxed environment, allowing the name for the artists. focus of the event to be solely on good music “Kids start listening to music and start ac- and good company. tively going to shows at 17 to 18 years old,” Nineteen-year-old Rockhurst Student and Osburn said. “When they can’t go to shows, it attendee Karisa Hernandez was introduced to really squashes the scene. So the reason why local band, Seafarer, the third performers in we are doing this is because we want a bunch the line up. of kids to come out and see these bands, we “I really enjoyed Seafarer,” Hernandez said. want to get these bands a bunch of coverage. “They were really easy to move to and enjoy We both believe strongly in local music and their music. They started off with really cool you have to build something up from local sup- beats that was great to kind of get you in the Photo PHOTOGRAPHER port.” mood.” Caption Bands Grizzly J Berry, Seafarer, Giant Podwreck can be found regularly on pop- Radio, DJ N8 and headliner We are Voices wreckoning.com and, with such passionate shows,” Cowen said. “But we have so many performed, as well as local spoke word artist hosts, it is sure to own up to its mission state- bands here that are so good. That deserve it, Steph Castor. ment and make a positive impact on Kansas that deserve to make it and deserve for people Podwreck will review, interview and pro- City’s music scene. to know about them- especially right here be- Photo PHOTOGRAPHER mote local and national artists. “I feel like the music scene died down a cause this is such a good community.” Caption Though beginning and based in Kansas little bit, people stopped caring about local [email protected] 10 Culture April 12, 2010 www.unews.com

Student Artist: Taylor Rimmer

Hilary Hedges writing anything is to be totally hon- Editor-in-Chief est with whatever you’re dealing Ernest Hemmingway’s iceberg with,” he said. “ … The best stuff is theory: “If a writer of a prose knows the most honest stuff. You just have to enough about what he is writing about try as hard as you can to be honest.” he may omit things that he knows and When asked if he writes for him- the reader, if the writer is writing self or for his readers, he considered truly enough, will have a feeling of both sides. those things as strongly as though the “I think a lot of people would say writer had stated them. that they write for themselves,” he The dignity of movement of the ice- said. “But I don’t think that’s true. berg is due to only one-eighth of it be- … You write it for yourself because ing above water. The writer who omits you feel compelled to do it for some things because he does not know them reason, but you want people to like it only makes hollow places in his writ- and you want people to read it. Then ing.” again, … you don’t want to write Taylor Rimmer thinks about this something just to appeal to a certain principle often when he writes. His group of people. Then you’re writing work depicts meaning his audience ‘Harry Potter’ or ‘Twilight’ or John can feel without reading. Like an ice- Grisham.” berg, his writing only shows pieces of Rimmer’s advice for future writ- a deeper concept. ers is to practice every day and read Reading Hemmingway was what material that sparks interest. got Rimmer writing in the first place. “You should focus in,” he said. “I read ‘Farewell to Arms’ when I “I’m not too much into the idea of was 20 and just became kind of ob- trying to read everything there is, be- sessed with it,” he said. “Then I read cause it’s impossible.” everything that he wrote, and he After college, he wants to teach wrote a lot of really candid stuff about high school English and pursue a his process, which was kind of inter- master’s degree. He’s not sure where esting.” his writing will take him. While many things complicate his “I won’t put my money on [get- writing process, honesty is what Rim- ting published],” he said. “But I will mer struggles with the most. always do it.” “The hardest thing when you are [email protected] SEE RIMMER’S WORK BELOW

THE SEAM BETWEEN CURRENTS BY TAYLOR RIMMER

hey had a wheelbarrow by the wood a guest, and you notice everything, the way a good footing you’ll do fine. saw that he’d swallowed the fly down into his pile for hauling wood to your camp. I guest does. Ants follow one another up a tree. Downstream the river split into two chan- guts. He looked calmly up at the sky with one Tloaded it with the wood I’d chopped, A spider darts between blades of grass. A nels around a little island. I waded down to the bulbous eye and blood flowed brightly from situated the folding chair and the plastic jug of hawk perches on a limb across the river. Your island and stood dripping on the rocky shore his gills. I messed with the line, but there was whiskey on top of the wood, and got the pack hands are dirty. Your shoes sink into the mud and surveyed the stream. It was easy to discern no use in it. The hook was down too far. It was squared up on my back. and you think how strange it is to really be by where the fast-moving water at the center of just pulling on his guts. If you pulled to hard I hauled the stuff along the muddy road. yourself. the current met the slower water near the bank. his insides might come out his mouth, and no- It had rained heavily the day before, and the By the time I had everything set up the This was where the fish would be, at the seam body wants to see that, so I cut the line and overcast sky hung above the bloated valley sky had dimmed a little behind the trees, and between currents. They like to sit in the calm banged the fish on a rock and threw him into lake a weird, inverted plain. Trees moved in dusk was coming on, but I could see fish ris- water and wait for something to come by in the the brush for something else to eat. the damp breeze, their dripping foliage dense- ing on the surface of the river, so I put on the fast water so they can dart out and grab it. They By then the dusk was pressing down on the ly green, crowding the hills that severed this shorts and sandals, pieced together the fly don’t want to work any harder than they have valley, its purple light creepy and serene. You place from places in the distance. rod, strung it up, tied on a number fourteen to. want to have a fire before dark, so I waded I wheeled past empty campsites and cab- Adams, hooked the fly into the cork handle I unhooked the fly from the rod handle, back up the river to my camp. ins along the road. The wooden handles of the of the rod, and cranked the line taught. I put stripped out a few feet of line, and flipped the I made a fire. When it was good and hot I wheelbarrow were rough against my hands and the fly box in one shirt pocket, flask of whis- rod back and forth a couple times to get the line stripped off my clothes to dry. I hung the wet the pack weighed on my back. It was early in key in the other, and my cigarettes under the into the air, stripping out more line to get the clothes and put on dry things. the spring, and the place was empty. I was the crown of my hat. distance right. It’d been years since I’d been I wasn’t sure what to do now. I felt bad only one around. I stopped at a campsite that The steep riverbank had been worn into fishing, and I felt alright. Fish were rising all about the fish. I sat in the folding chair, drank was surrounded by thick brush, the clearing in an earthen staircase at one spot. I scrambled over the place, little splashes and then concen- whiskey, ate some jerky, and listened to the the middle maybe fifteen feet across. I lowered down and stepped into the cold, sliding water. tric circles spreading and then disappearing. I sounds of the night: the dissonant chorus of the wheelbarrow and un-shouldered the pack It was damned cold. I waded out, trailing my kept on casting at the seam between the fast cicadas on the breeze, an owl in the trees, and unpacked my things. You could see the hand in the moving water and watching the and the slow water. At one point I got the line sounds in the brush that make you think of river through the trees, sliding silently by. water pass by. You never touch the same water all knotted up and thought god damn it and predators. I took a big mouthful of whiskey I messed with the tent for a long time. It twice. There is new water every instant. I felt took the flask from my pocket and had a drink. and spat it into the fire. It flamed up like was a family-sized tent. It had been designed strange standing in a river, like there might I sat down and worked at the tangle and even- something was trying to get out of there. I with the idea in mind that there would be other be something watching from the trees, or like tually got it undone, then I finished the flask. thought of the empty cabins and camps. I people around. Every time I thought I had it if the sloping walls of the valley suddenly I landed the fly one time right at the edge wandered where everybody was at. together something slipped and it all fell down, dropped I would be right back in the middle of some brush. It floated along the surface I was drunk. I passed out for what felt like as if it wanted to collapse, like it had outgrown of things, with everybody laughing that I for a few seconds and then, quickly, a little one second and woke disoriented. I looked up me somehow. It was almost useless anymore, thought I was so many miles removed. rainbow trout popped out and took it. The through the trees and saw bright stars through but I didn’t want to bother with a new one. I lit The limestone bed of the river was slick fish was small and I set the hook so overzeal- gaps in the clouds. They were unbelievably a cigarette and opened the whiskey. with moss, and long braids of it waved in the ously in my excitement that he flew clear out bright. There are ones you can’t see at all I sat and drank and looked around. In the current like tentacles. I had to be careful not of the water and almost hit me in the face. from the city. You can’t believe how many woods like that you feel like you’re looking at to lose my footing. A couple of times I almost He flopped on the bank. I looked at him. His there are, and they’re bright, too. I smoked a everything through a microscope. Everything slipped but caught myself. I leaned into the sides were streaked with pink and red like cigarette and stared. Then I got in the tent and feels closer than it really is. You realize how current and flexed my legs against it. It wants someone had painted him. I wet my hand in laid down in there. You could feel the empty seldom you’ve really been there. You feel like to push you but if you pay attention and keep the river and picked him up and he quieted. I space, like a phantom limb. 11 www.unews.com Culture April 12, 2010 Spring Dance Concert Features Classic Balanchine Ballet

Photo courtesy MIKE STRONG Stephanie Shipman and Kelanie Murphy rehearsing “UnPlugged” for UMKC Spring 2010 con- cert. Nicole English of the top 10 dance schools in Ameri- Contributing Writer ca,” Weber said. “We are now accred- ited by the NASD, and our standards Excitement is in the air as dancers are continually improving ... our NASD prepare for the annual Spring Dance evaluators described us as the Juilliard Concert, April 15, 16 and 17. of the Mid-West.” Sporting tights and toe shoes, tunics Both Balanchine’s Valse-Fantaisie and tutus, dance students are rehears- and Aiello’s Afternoon of a Faun, are be- ing in earnest for one of the most chal- ing staged by Jerri Kumery, a Repetiteur lenging and prestigious programs ever with the George Balanchine Trust and offered by the Dance Division. Having the Curator of the Salvatore Aiello bal- practiced for months, the dance stu- lets. Kumery also re-creates and stages dents will present a varied program that ballets for professional companies, in- not only tests the depth of their skill, as cluding the Kansas City Ballet. well as the limits of their range. The program also includes two Two of the featured works are pro- new works by younger choreographers fessional-level, classic ballet works that who have received national recogni- require special permissions and an ap- tion, including Purple, choreographed proved skill level to perform: George by Gary Abbott of Chicago’s Deeply Balanchine’s Valse-Fantaisie, and Sal- Rooted Dance Company, and Les Oi- vatore Aiello’s Afternoon of a Faun. seaux, choreographed by prodigy Josh “It is thrilling for our dancers,” said Beamish, Artistic Director of MOVE, a Paula Weber, Professor of Ballet and Canada-based dance company. Dance Division Chair. “They have been Also on the program are original working extremely hard and I must say works created by UMKC’s own Dance they are gorgeous.” Division faculty. These works include To get permission to stage such Shostakovich Jazz Suite, choreo- re-created classic works, involves an graphed by Ronald Tice; The Widows, elaborate application process to the choreographed by Sabrina Madison- Balanchine Trust, which includes a Cannon; Unplugged, choreographed by demonstration, evidence of the dance Paula Weber; and The Other Side, cho- albeit, to be able to perform the work reographed by Rodni Williams. well. Receiving the rights to perform “Opportunities such as the Bal- the work is a great accomplishment and anchine piece, Sal Aiello’s Afternoon reflects well on the Dance Division, the of a Faun, Garry Abbott’s Purple, Josh faculty, the curriculum and the talent of Beamish’s rendition of Swan Lake, and the dance students. the dance faculty’s incredible talent for “To get the rights to a Balanchine choreography have put us in this posi- ballet I had to send DVDs of our 2009- tion...along with the support provided 2010 dancers, (including both perfor- by the Dean of the Conservatory and mance DVDs and classroom DVDs), the Kauffman funding for Great works since the population changes every projects,” said Weber. “The work and year as dancers graduate,” Weber said. the talent of our students complete the “This year, however, we did not have picture.” to invite New York City Ballet person- The Spring Dance Concert will be nel to view our students in person... held April 15, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., the established relationship we now and a matinee on April 17 at 2:30 p.m. have with the Trust helped with this. … in White Recital Hall in the Performing Within a week the Trust voted to allow Arts Center. The concert is offered free us the rights to Valse.” of admission and open to the general Performing this work alone puts the public. UMKC Dance Division on par with the Looking ahead: top eight colleges in America. Perform- Wylliams/Henry Contemporary ing Balanchine ballets also helps attract Dance Theater will be presenting their talented, prospective students to the annual Spring concert May 21 and 22, Dance Division, because of the impli- 2010, at 8:00 p.m. in Performing Arts cations of doing such works. Center’s Spencer Theatre. Ticket in- “Adding these classical works to the formation available online at http:// repertoire over the past 10 years has wylliams-henry.org/. made the UMKC Dance Division one [email protected] 12 Culture April 12, 2010 www.unews.com Citizen Cope in KC

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Kate Lawler At 10 tracks long, two of which are Staff Photographer different versions of the same song, the It has been nearly four years since album is considerably shorter than his the release of Citizen Cope’s last album. previous work. In early February, “The Rainwater LP” “It’s a tribute to vinyl records. LP was released and has since been well stands for long play and it’s longer than received. With an earthy quality and 35 minutes. I didn’t want to weigh it the same caliber of lyrics as in previous down with a lot of material,” Cope said. albums, I was not surprised to find my- “I kind of wanted to pay tribute to good self listening to it over and over. song writing and good production and Though some time has passed since records that were made in a different his last album, Cope’s time between time. So I kind of wanted to connect to then and now has been no vacation the emotional side of things.” with a nearly constant touring sched- Cope will be performing in Kansas ule. Cope describes the time spent on City this Saturday. This is not the first the road and the path that lead to his time Kansas City has hosted to Cope current album. and although he has never had the op- “The last album came out three portunity to get to know the people, he and a half years ago, and I got kind appreciates the rich musical history of of caught up doing a lot of touring in Kansas City. 2006, 2007 and 2008,” Cope said. Not “The interesting part about Kansas only doing the major cities, but also City is the tradition of music,” he said. including the smaller markets, small “There is string-line of Jazz music all towns like Allentown, Penn., as well the way up to Chicago with a huge mu- as touring going to Paris, London, sical history. You try to come in and Moscow and Ukraine I was combining play a place like that and you realize all of my records during this and they what started there and you have to pay started getting attention. It just kept tribute to that.” getting better, so in 2009 I started mak- Cope not only plays larger cities, but ing a new record and it took longer than also makes an effort to play in smaller I expected.” towns, with smaller venues, emphasiz- Unlike his three previous records, ing the importance of the fan and the Cope released this on his own label, experience of the show. Rainwater. It isn’t hard to tell the dif- “You know, 2,000 people can be re- ference either; this new one still has the ally intense. So I go back to the tradi- qualities of classic Cope, an R&B-folk- tional smaller show where there is a lot rock type of combination, but it has a of energy and I like to make it really depth that the others comparatively special because at the end of the day, lack, as displayed in songs like “Jeri- that it what people take with them,” cho,” “Lifeline,” and “Healing Hands.” Cope said. Cope attributes this to having a With a new album that cuts deep, a complete creative freedom, down to talent that explores past sounds in a new the artwork on the cover, that can’t be way and a playlist that includes David found within a larger record company. Isaacs, Sly and the Family Stone, The “Well you know it was insane, cre- Lights Out, Stevie Wonder, TV on the atively, because I hadn’t had any cre- Radio and Radiohead, Cope will be ative influence with the record com- touring the country until the next time pany in a long time. I had to pay for it, be gets into the studio – a day, that judg- I own it now and I own it forever and I ing from current work, I am exited for. am excited about that. It’s a lot easier Check out Citizen Cope at 9 p.m., and more efficient without a big record April 17 at the Midland by AMC. company,” Cope said. [email protected] 13 www.unews.com Culture April 12, 2010 Tattoo of the week Xip Xop oaXaca Hilary Hedges Editor-in-Chief Ask most people with tat- Mark Linville people lasted for seven months; The film is a modern look into toos why they got them and of- Staff Writer the APPO had occupied the capi- the society and post uprising in ten the reason is to remember a In recent news, we hear about tal of Oaxaca from May 2006 until Oaxaca. The people still are re- loved one or represent a chapter how dangerous Mexico is for tour- December 2006. During this pe- pressed by the government. But in their life. ists. However, we hear a lot less riod, many innocent and unarmed like most people, they find ways to But, that was not the case about the dangers the Mexican protestors were killed by police express themselves and say things for Mindy Williams when she people feel, as well. officers. in a peaceful manner. chose to get a black cat tattooed In the Mexican state of Oaxa- It is events like the Oaxacan The young people of Oaxaca, on her right calf. ca, there has always been tension protests that community right de- many of which witnessed the “It’s not something that’s between the people and the state fense organizer and filmmaker Si- horrible events that took place in about meaning like most tat- government. mon Sedillio tells of the dangers of 2006, use hip hop as an art form to toos are; it’s more just like an In 2006 the local teachers with the Mexican people. express what they feel towards the accessory that compliments my the Sindicato Nacional de Traba- Sedillio has dedicated the last government and how their home style,” Williams said. jadores de la Educación or SNTE, eight years of his life to educat- was ravaged by the government Done at Mercy Seat four went on strike. The Oaxacan Gov- ing people through his lectures just four years ago. years ago, the tattoo took two ernor Ulises Ruiz Ortiz responded on college campuses, workshops, Similar to rap and hip hop in hours to complete. The design by sending police to arrest the pro- and conferences with M.E.Ch.A the U.S. of the mid 80s and 90s, was inspired by her black cats, testers. The police opened fire on (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano the people speak from the heart Marlon (named after Marlon the unarmed protestors, sparking de Azetlan). and do it poetically. Brando) and Stella, who both an uprising against the govern- Sedillio shows the effects of Sedillio uses all types of media have green eyes. ment. governmental organizations like to spread awareness and to open “Come to find out [the artist] The people united to form the NAFTA, The North American the world’s eyes to what we don’t had like six black cats at home,” Asamblea Popular de los Pueblos Free Trade Agreement, militarism, hear about on the news. Sedillio Williams said. “I just told him de Oaxaca, APPO. The people de- and Neoliberalism. works in radio, T.V. and Filmmak- I wanted a plain, simple black manded the removal of Ortiz from It is with the UMKC Chapter of ing. cat.” Photo HILARY HEDGES office. They were tired of the cor- M.E.Ch.A that Simon came to our For more information on Si- She doesn’t plan on getting Caption ruption and repression that Ortiz Campus this past week. Sedillio mon Sedillio, contact M.E.Ch.A at any more ink and holds no re- had caused in Oaxaca. had a screening of his most recent [email protected]. grets about this one. Williams is a junior at This Uprising of the Oaxacan film Xip Xop oaXaca at UMKC. [email protected] “I know I won’t regret it be- UMKC, majoring in elemen- cause I will probably be a crazy tary education. cat lady,” she said. [email protected] 14 Culture April 12, 2010 www.unews.com The Cab is back and read impress Melissa Oribhabor went there and passed on a demo to Spencer Culture Editor and Brendan who are in Panic! and they liked it The Indie rock band The Cab is making its way so they handed it off to Pete Wentz (of Fall out back to KC. The Cab is comprised of three guys boy) who kinda runs the label and he signed us from Las Vegas, Nev., who are all named Alex. about 6, 7 months after that.” Seriously. The Cab was signed to Fueled by Ramen “It’s totally just coincidence,” drummer Alex in March of 2007. Since the members were in Johnson said. “I don’t think we could ask for some- high school with this happened, none of them thing like that on purpose, I don’t think we could went to college, other than [instert], who is now have done that if we tried.” in school after leaving the band. Johnson will Alex Johnson and lead singer Alex Deleon be completing his high school coursework on- went to high school together and were friends line from the road. and the band started from there. The piano player, But chances like this don’t come around very Alex Marshall, was in another band and when they often and although the guys were all young, their broke up, he joined with the other two Alexes and parents remained supportive of their decisions to a fourth member, [will insert later], who has since leave school and promote their music. left the band. Touring has been one of their best experiences, “I think it was something that had just selling out almost all of their shows, and their lives kind of been stirred up for a long time,” John- have changed drastically since they got signed. son said. “Three years ago and we were all 17 “We definitely haven’t been at home at all,” years old and now we’re 20 and 21 and people Johnson said. “We’ve just been pretty much just change. Sometimes you realize this isn’t what been touring, and it really helps you, it gives you you want to do and when that happens you the tools that you need to be a musician, to write need to get out of there because you’re not put- and record songs we want to. We’re lucky enough, ting forth the same effort everyone else is and we’re fortunate enough to tour around the coun- its kind of not even worth it.” try pretty much all year round. We’re so luck and But the band was not set back and now they are blessed.” on tour. Actually, they have been on tour for three Although they’ve been pretty successful so far, years, gaining a very large following, which is not Johnson said they are not resting on their laurels surprising due to their variety and talent. and plan to keep working hard to get their music “All of us really do kind of listen to different out. music,” Johnson said. “My favorite bands of all “I think any time you’re satisfied with what time [are] Jimmy Eat World and Blink 182, [De- you’re doing, I don’t think that’s right,” Johnson leon] really loves R&B and Justin Timberlake and said. “I think you should always go for more. I that kind of stuff. It’s just a mixture of different think there a lot of people who definitely take it styles and that’s what I think makes our band more for granted and I don’t take for granted what I have unique, all of us are really different, yet really the or what my band has, but I definitely would like same. It’s really cool.” to see it go further and further. There’re no reason Although they might look like rockers, their why you can’t hope for anything bigger.” music is not abrasive at all. In fact, it’s incredibly The Cab will be performing at 6:30 p.m. April pleasant to listen to, catchy, and melodic. 13 at the Beaumont Club and fans and newcomers “[Deleon] definitely has more of an R&B kind alike with be in for a treat. of style of voice with him,” Johnson said. “I would “We kind of like to pride ourselves on musi- say its more, just like a kind of a pop rock with a cianship,” Johnson said. “When you watch us soulful vibe to it, and R&B vibe to it.” you’ll see a good show … people playing instru- Deleon is the primary lyricist, but the music ments and singing and just music, I think we’re writing is more of a collaborative effort. great at performing music. If that’s what you come The Cab could be seen as more music prodi- to our show for, I think we definitely bring that.” gies, they were signed when they were 17 years old To find our more about The Cab, check out in a scenario that all high school bands dream of. their album “Whisper War” in stores now, or visit “[Deleon] attended a Panic at the Disco!/ www.myspace.com/thecab. Photo PHOTOGRAPHER Cobra Starship show in Vegas [and he] just [email protected] Caption

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movie review by BRIAN SANDERS

Aside from the two stars, this film is flooded ‘Date Night’ with recognizable faces from the entertainment Steve Carell and Tina Fey are among the world. Cameos from Will-i-am at the restaurant biggest comedic stars Hollywood has to offer, and Mark Wahlberg as a shirtless, former mili- and in the new movie “Date Night,” their cre- tary man who has all sorts of spy toys that come ative acting talents were brought together for in handy to our two main characters. the first time as they portray a married couple The police and government characters are with kids living in the suburbs in New Jersey. played by Ray Liotta, William Fichtner, and en- We are introduced to our married couple tertainer Common take all sides of the law. who, with two kids, are stuck in a domestic With a knowledge of entertainment soci- routine that is, well … routine. After finding ety in the audience a few jokes that, of course, out that one of their closest friends are getting would be hidden to those in the dark make those a divorce because of the same situation, Fey’s who know enjoy even more laughs. character decides to spice up their traditional The creativity of the writers and director weekly date night. And that is where our slow- Levy is prominent and the improvisation tal- starter of a flick takes off. ents that are Carell and Fey keep the film roll- Going to a trendy Manhattan restaurant ing when many comedies have their down mo- where they can’t get a table, they pose as a no- ments. show couple, and take their reservations. The couple that they portray seems to be While they are in the process of enjoying fairly real as they tackle multiple items of mar- their trendy, but overpriced dinner, they are ap- ried life. proached. This film has, for a comedy, excellent pace. Within a moment two crooked cops, assum- Director Levy has had his ups and downs in this ing Carell and Fey are who they are pretend- genre and most certainly this can be considered ing to be, take them away and they become in- an up. The supporting characters were well se- volved in a wild night that involves blackmail, lected, and for an attentive audience, a good add police chases and prostitution. on to the already sensational interaction that Director Shawn Levy is a seasoned comedic comes from the two stars Carell and Fey. director with such films as “Night at the Muse- This is definitely a date movie, to use the um,” “Cheaper By the Dozen,” and “Just Mar- pun, as any couple from ages 15 and up can en- ried” and 20th Century Fox clearly allowed a joy. Hollywood: this is the comedic template, nice budget and a solid casting director in order just try and replicate it. to get together the great combination of Carell A- Photo PHOTOGRAPHER and Fey. [email protected] Caption

weird news by MELISSA ORIBHABOR Topless women To bring awareness to female equality, Yahoo! News reported the organiz- about two dozen women marched topless er, Ty MacDowell, said topless women in Maine. should not attract more interest than top- It is not considered indecent exposure less men. in Maine for a woman to be topless in pub- However, the women did draw a crowd lic, so no one was arrested and no serious of more than 500 people. incidents were reported. Point well taken.

Delicious lockjaw A man in Georgia dislocated his jaw His lockjaw lasted 14 hours. while trying to eat a very large sandwich, Not only is Ettmueller not suing, but the AOL News reported. restaurant is now naming a sandwich after The sandwich is from a local Dallas res- him, and fans of the restaurant can vote on taurant called Which Which. the name they like best on Which Which’s Chad Ettmueller hadn’t eaten all Facebook page. day, so he ordered a double meat, Contenders are “Lock-Jaw,” “Double double cheese sandwich, but before he Dislocator,” or “Jaw Wrecker.” could enjoy his cheesy/meaty confec- As for the original sandwich, Ettmuel- tion, the right side of his law dislocated ler’s friend, Paul Addison, ate it. when he opened his mouth to take the “It had to die,” Addison said. “But, it first bite. was a mercy killing.”

Dumb Criminal A San Diego man who was arrested tion and upon his release he found an on suspicion of auto theft, failure to ambulance at a fire department. yield to police and drunk driving ba- Since the key was still in the igni- sically handed the prosecution their tion, he took the ambulance and led po- case. lice on an OJ-style slow speed chase. Yahoo! News reported he was taken The police finally stopped him with to the hospital because of his intoxica- spike strips on a residential street. 16 Culture April 12, 2010 www.unews.com

save the date Compiled by SABRINA OSBORN

Film Screening: The UMKC Women’s Cen- choreography. The concert starts at 7:30 Monday, April 12 ter and Department of Communication Stud- p.m. at White Recital Hall in James C. Ol- Saturday, April 17 ies present a screening of the documentary son Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $8, Lecture: The Bernardin-Haskell Fund and “Who Does She Think She Is.” There will be $6 for seniors and UMKC faculty and staff. Community Service Day: Today is UMKC The Department of Foreign Languages and a panel of art professionals for a discussion on Tickets are free to all students with UMKC Community Service day. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Literatures, the Department of Theatre and the male-dominated art world. The event is or other student ID. Call 816-235-6222 to University Playhouse to help out. Call 816-235- Department of History present The Battle for 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Tivoli Theater in West- get tickets. 1084 for more information. France’s Third Republic: Medieval Roles for port. Tickets are $4 for the general public and Modern Times by Dr. Helen Solterer, Associ- free for UMKC students, staff and faculty with Concert: The UMKC Conservatory of Mu- Film Festival: Today is the fourth day of the ate Professor of French, Duke University. The proper ID. Call 816-235-1638. sic and Dance also presents Student Cham- Kansas City Film Festival, showcasing more event starts at 4:30 p.m. in University Center, ber Ensembles today. The free concert starts than 100 independent film shorts. The festival room 117. at 7:30 p.m. at Diastole, 2501 Holmes, Kan- films start at 10:15 a.m. at AMC Mainstreet. Wednesday, April 14 sas City, Mo. Call 816-235-2799 for more in- Tickets are $10 for a single file, $20 for show- Wind Sculptures: See Lyman Whitaker’s formation. case films and $60 for a festival pass. Visit http://kcfilmfest.com for more information. graceful wind sculptures on display in beauti- Information: April is Sexual Assault Aware- ful gardens. The exhibit is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ness Month and the UMKC Violence Preven- Friday, April 16 every day in April at Powell Gardens, 1609 tion and Response Project will have informa- Sunday, April 18 N.W. US Highway 50, Kingsville, Mo. Tickets tion tables set up today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. are $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors and $4 in the Health Sciences Building. Plays: See UMKC’s “A Midsummer Night’s for children 5-12 years old. For more informa- Play: “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Dream” tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the James C. Change,” takes a comedic shot at the trials and tion call 816-697-2600. Cabaret and Drag Show: Daisy Buckët hosts Olson Performing Arts Center, call 816-235- tribulations of love. The shows today are at 2 the Queer Alliance’s Cabaret and Drag Show 6222 for ticket information. Or see The Kansas and 7:30 p.m. at the American Heartland The- for one of the many UMKC Gaypril events (see City Repertory Theatre’s “Venice” at 8 p.m. on atre in Crown Center. Tickets are $12.50 for Tuesday, April 13 page 7 for more information). The show starts the Copaken Stage, call 816-235-2700 for more students and $27-$30 for adults, depending on at 7 p.m. in Pierson Auditorium. Admission is information. show time. Tuesday Tune-Up: Stop in for some relaxation free, but donations are welcome. from 12-12:45 p.m. at the MindBody Connec- ‘Valhalla’: See the Egads Theatre Company’s Exhibit: “Gestures, Fields and Rising Suns” tion, University Center, room 161. Thursday, April 15 production of “Valhalla,” the comedic com- features works from several modern artists bination of the stories of 1880s king Ludwig who helped define the medium in the early Informational Session: Stop in for informa- of Bavaria and fictional 1940s Texas teenager 20th century. The free exhibit is open 11 a.m. tion about Relay for Life and Community Ser- Dance Concert: The UMKC Conservatory James Avery. The play is at 8 p.m. at the Off to 5 p.m. today at the Kemper Museum of Con- vice Day. The event is from 3-5 p.m. in Univer- of Music and Dance presents the Spring Centre Theatre in Crown Center. Call 816-842- temporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd., Kansas sity Center, room 106. Dance Concert featuring faculty and guest 9999 for tickets to the PG-15 show. City, Mo.

by the way by MELISSA ORIBHABOR

‘Recital-a-thon’ UMKC trumpet professor Keith Benja- Students, faculty, alumni and members min and UMKC Academy instructor Jen- of the community from the conservatory nifer Benjamin are asking for help for their were invited to participate in the event. 6-year-old son, Cameron. This program involved music and Cameron has been diagnosed and is dance, and those who attended can enjoyed currently undergoing treatment for a rare classical music, a Dixieland band and a form of juvenile leukemia. children’s choir. In response, the Conservatory is pre- For more information and to find out sented a “Recital-a-thon,” or, concert mar- how to donate to “Cameron’s Fund,” con- athon, in the Performing Arts Center to tact Dr. Joe Davis at davisjod@umkc. raise money for the Benjamin family. edu.

2010 KC Film Fest The Kansas City Filmfest starts this Another film available for viewing, “Is week, running from Wednesday through it Jazz…” was produced and composed by Sunday at AMC Mainstreet. There will be Fred Weems, a graduate student from St. 140 films featured. Joe. This event gives exposure independent “He started it as a student project, but films and filmmakers. it grew. He has been entering it in a lot of The first film featured at 7pm on film contests and festivals,” Nicole English Wednesday is “Winter’s Bone,” which was said. She is involved with the film and is filmed in the Missouri Ozarks. The direc- also a contributing writer for University tor, Debra Granik, will be on hand to talk News. about the film along with Jeff Goldsmith “Mike Strong, from UMKC, helped who the senior editor for Creative Screen- shoot video [and] I was one of the perform- writing Magazine in Kansas City. ers, along with some of my dancers... it also This film part of the Jubilee Showcase features area musicians.” and Jubilee showcase features are not in- Tickets are on sale now. To purchase cluded in the festival pass, so it’s important tickets and a see full list of films being fea- to get tickets for all shows desired. tured visit kcfilmfest.org. 17 www.unews.com Culture April 12, 2010 An attempt at a world record Melissa Cowan And the community did even Staff Writer more to help the cause. Ninety-seven consecutive hours “Every night about 8:30 or 9:00, of poetry reading had already been food started showing up and frosted completed around 11 a.m. on April 6, beverages for the fridge,” Leathem said. at Prospero’s Books off 39th Street. People also dropped off breakfast The bookstore had already bro- in the mornings. ken the previous world record of 56 Leathem credits networking sites hours. like Facebook for bringing attention But they weren’t done yet – they and interest to the event. had 23 more hours to go to finish “The tools we have are just re- their goal of 120 hours. markable,” he said. “Most of my “We just decided to raise the advertising and word of mouth has bar,” said Will Leathem, part owner been driven by Facebook. We didn’t of Prospero’s Books. “That record have a budget so we didn’t take ad- held for about 35 years. … I wanted vertising and print up posters.” to raise the bar high enough to last a The event was also sponsored by little bit, but I hope somebody breaks local company Spartan Press local, it at some point – the challenge is out Write the Future, a nonprofit orga- there now.” nization for writer support (such as Leathem has been active in the publishing, critiquing and review- poetry community for 15 years. ing, etc.) and Midwest Airlines, who “[And] it’s just been growing and gave a couple out of state readers growing,” he said. free plane tickets. The Pit, an open-mic poetry read- Although they have completed ing at Prospero’s Books, is held the the 120 hours, it is not guaranteed fourth Sunday of every month – and Guinness World Records will accept has been since 1979. their new record, Leathem said. “The main reason [we did this] “There’s a possibility [we won’t was because we could,” Leathem get it],” he said. “They have a pretty said. “Kansas City is a unique place. high bar for the certification pro- We’re kind of known for our visual cess.” art scene … [and] it’s been a long This includes having two wit- time since poetry had any kind of nesses who aren’t reading present national bump or anything really ex- at all times and a lot of documents citing happened.” Photo PHOTOGRAPHER proving the event happened. Caption Leathem was at the event from “Hopefully we don’t get thrown about 6 a.m. to midnight every day. out on some technicality,” Leathem The other owner, Tom Wayne, cov- Two dozen readers were from out pieces, Leathem said. “Overnight can be a little trying,” said. “[But] it’d be pretty tough for ered the opposite shift. of state. Few people showed up to watch Leathem said. “But the early morn- them to say no – so many people The event took two years to plan “One time, we didn’t have a read- in the mornings, but around noon ing hours I think are the toughest.” know about this.” and started at 10 a.m. April 2. er,” he said. “So I sent somebody out each day, more people started com- Except around 4:30 a.m. one day Prospero’s Books is open from He estimated 235-250 individu- to grab somebody just walking down ing in. when community restaurant workers 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday als had read (once or multiple times) the street.” By the evening, the small space came “in mass” to read. through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 by 10 a.m. April 7, when the event Some read published work by above the bookstore where people “The whole place just lit up,” he p.m. Sundays. ended. others, but 85 percent were original were reading was filled. said. [email protected] Top 10 quickest ways to spring clean Leanna Lippert 9. Shampoo the carpet about one hour and 30 minutes. having your office clean in the though, leave one or two sweat- Assistant Production Manager This can either be done from 7. Dust the whole house spring. Throwing away old docu- shirts for those cold days. Yes, it’s that time again. Time renting a shampooer/steamer at This chore should typically be ments and refreshing the place This will only take about 20 to get ready for the warmer your local hardware store or con- done before vacuuming to ensure prepares you for the upcoming minutes if there already is a des- months and there is no better time tracting it out to a professional. all loose dust particles are cleaned. nice weather. Depending on the ignated spot for the clothes in an to de-clutter your life than when Whatever you choose, it will The top of the refrigerator and all size, this may only take 30 min- unused section of your closet or the weather is beautiful. brighten your day. wood furniture, TVs, electronics utes to an hour. the basement. Listed below are the top 10 Depending on how many rooms and other items that attract dust 4. Move furniture to clean 2. Clean windows and treat- quickest ways to do a little spring and the size of the rooms, it could should be attended to. and vacuum ments cleaning. take two to four hours and up to This should take about 45 min- So many times, the vacuum During spring and summer, 10. Clean out the garage $100. utes or more, depending on how only goes around the furniture. windows are exposed more to let Garages tend to be place for all 8. Go through the cabinets in much dusting has to be done. Take a moment to move the dress- in the sunshine. Let the sunshine the clutter to go. So this spring, your bathroom 6. Go through your closet and er, couch, nightstand and other in better with squeaky-clean win- throw out the trash, organize spac- A lot of people are guilty of us- give away old clothes bulky furniture when vacuuming dowpanes. Cleaning your window es, label boxes and, most impor- ing half a bottle of face wash or Whether you give your old to ensure the removal as many treatments will only add to the tantly, maintain the new system. hair gel, forgetting about it, and clothes to a younger sibling, a dust particles possible. view. Doing this will allow you to end up buying something else. friend or to the Goodwill, you On average, moving one piece For one window, it will take open the garage for get-togethers Now is the time to crouch always feel better clearing out of furniture and vacuuming under about 10 minutes. without the embarrassment of down, pull up a trash can and all the clothes that have cluttered it will only take about 20 minutes. 1. Flip or rotate your mat- passersby thinking you’re having throw out those forgotten and old your closet. Plus, you now have 3. Store away winter clothes tress a garage sale because of all the bottles of whatever is in the bath- room for some new clothes. Even though the weather in To keep your mattress even, a stuff. room cabinets. This will usually take about 30 Kansas City is unpredictable, simple flip or rotation will do the Take about four to five hours to Depending on how long you’ve minutes to an hour. storing the majority of your win- trick. It’s that easy. And it will really go through things. let the clutter build up and how big 5. Organize your office ter clothes will leave a lot more take about 30 seconds. your bathroom is, this will take There’s nothing better than space in the closet. Just to be safe, [email protected] 18 Culture April 12, 2010 www.unews.com

Kansas City bites get ready by CHRISTIAN ROSE How to: for the end of semester Melissa Oribhabor es and return library books/pay late Culture Editor fines. Your mother will be pretty Spring semester 2010 is almost peeved if your diploma is held be- over, and although for seniors it cause you forgot to return “The might seem like it’s dragging along, Three Musketeers.” it will actually be over before you Look for a job/internship for know it. the summer But while you still have time, It’s not too late to apply for in- there are a few things you should ternships, check out last week’s U- take care of before you head out for news at www.unews.com and read the summer. “How to land an internship” for a Get ready to graduate more detailed description of the If this is your last year, there is process. a lot to do before you’re done for Internships are crucial and can good, and the process of graduation give you invaluable experience that has many steps. makes you more desirable for jobs in Photo PHOTOGRAPHER By now, your academic depart- the future … and a lot of them do pay. Caption ment should have already given you But what if you can’t get an in- the green-light to graduate, so all ternship or don’t want one? Well, happy ones sitting on the outside patio, would then turn that’s left are the details. there’s always a good old fashion Aixois French Bistro summer job to earn extra money. I am caffeine junky. More specifically, I like to around and laugh at me while throwing croissants at my Purchase your cap, gown, tas- head until I ran back to my truck crying because of my sels and graduation announcements Since most of you aren’t 16 any- think of myself as a coffee coinsurer. more, World’s of Fun probably is I love the smoky and slightly bitter sweet taste of a ignorance. as soon as possible incase there is a This illogical fear proved unfounded as I made my problem. You don’t want to trip on not your go-to for summer employ- really good cup of joe. ment, and that’s good. There are Before returning back to college, I owned a cof- way to the bistro carrying my little schnauzer Jeb. Yes, the stage because you’re 5’3’’ and they are canine friendly! you accidently picked up a gown plenty of ways to make good money fee shop and that’s where my obsession really began. I without getting a sunburn. learned to appreciate and distinguish the subtle differ- The smell of coffee, mixed with Chef Emmanuel that was for people 6 foot or taller. Langlade’s provincial cuisine wafted out onto Brook- Graduation announcements are Start turning in applications ences in flavors and aromas that a simple coffee bean now, because once school is out, can produce. side and enticed me through the door. also crucial because they are basi- Broadway Café espresso beans provide the basis of cally just polite way to tell your traditional summer job hot-spots I even tried my hand at roasting. get bombarded with applications. Before 10 a.m., I have about a pot of home brew oth- all their drinks and with a slightly nutty full-bodied fla- relatives to send you money. vor combined with a skilled barista, I was in a skinny, Send announcements to everyone, Choose something fun with erwise I feel like I am walking through a field of mud. good perks, like a favorite cloth- You may call this addiction, but I call it admiration. sugar-free, almond vanilla no whip paradise. your mother’s co-workers, the mail- Sitting in the sun outside on the patio, latte in hand man, your uncle living in a cabin in ing store where you can get an em- Yes, I love coffee. ployee discount, (The Gap has great Right down the street from campus nestled among enjoying my book, waiting for my Croque Monsuier the middle of Montana. Most of them (grilled cheese sandwich), I looked down at Jeb and won’t actually come to your gradua- employee discounts) or something a row of quaint shops lives a happy little place called that might relate to your major. You Aixois. said, “Je suis.” tion ceremony, but at least you’ll get Je suis indeed. some great words of encouragement never know what you’ll find. I drive by everyday and notice the patrons perched Plus, the job might extend on lovely little bistro tables happily gulping lattes and Aixois (pronounced: ex-waah) French Bistro is lo- and hopefully a lot of checks cated 251 E. 55th Street and is open from 7 a.m. to 10 Also, don’t forget to take your past the summer and help get you sipping espressos and have never stopped by to say hel- through next semester, as well. lo and snag a non-Starbucks beverage for myself. p.m. Monday through Friday and weekend hours varies exit exams. I know it doesn’t matter slightly. to you, but it matters to UMKC, and Get prepared for finals Why, you may ask? I know you haven’t read the past Because, I was intimidated that someone may ask the They serve a full menu inspired by the native French you did just give them thousands of chef and their lunch menu is especially affordable. dollars for an education, one more three chapters of that book and you name of the establishment before I entered and then no- know, just as well as I do, it’s going tice my southern accent as I attempt to feebly articulate. A test won’t hurt too badly. [email protected] Lastly, pay off all student charg- to be on the final. Get started on all Everyone at the restaurant, including the eerily that back-reading now. And that paper you’ve had all semester to write? “All semester” is almost over now, and the library packs pretty quickly the last couple weeks of a semester, get in while there’s still space. Attend the rest of your classes, as well. We all have the one class where you only really need to show up for the tests and quizzes and you can still get a good grade. But to- ward the end of the semester, a re- view of all the in-class material you missed might be vital to getting a good grade on the final. I know you don’t want to, but get out of bed and go to class. You, too, seniors. “Senioritis” is only a state of mind. Not a medically diagnosed condition. It’s no excuse to get a “D” in your last semester simply because it was your last. There is nothing more exciting for a student then the end of spring semester. You get to leave school into the beautiful weather and you get three and half months before it’s back to the grind. So, make sure you send this se- mester with a bang, not a flub. [email protected] 19 www.unews.com Culture April 12, 2010 A pen is a pen, not a Frindle! Bowtie pasta with Mark Linville Staff Writer Italian sausage The latest attraction on stage at The Coterie Theatre John Pfortmiller should ring a bell for most UMKC students. Sports Editor This award-winning story written by Andrew Clem- This recipe promises a very full flavor depending on what type ent in 1996 is known to all as “Frindle.” The nostalgic and of sausage you get. Buy only fresh and mild sausage (no green heart-warming tale has been adapted into a live stage per- onion mixes) if you want a tame flavor, get spicy if you enjoy that. formance by director Ernie Nolan. “I’m thrilled to be doing this play,” Nolan said. “I shared Ingredients: this book with the Coterie years ago when I was doing an 1 pound Italian sausage internship. I overheard two teachers at Barnes & Noble 1 teaspoon oregano leaf, crumbled talking about how smart and funny it was and how much 1 teaspoon basil leaf, crumbled their kids loved it. I read it and agreed with them. I knew I 1 teaspoon salt had to do it on stage.” 1 teaspoon black pepper The performance itself is quite remarkable. It’s a story 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) that will capture the audience and entertain until the last 16 ounces farfalle pasta (bowtie) applause. Featuring a cast of lovable and real life characters 8 ounces Alfredo sauce that anyone of any age can relate to, “Frindle” covers the 1 cup diced tomatoes entire age spectrum. 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese The character types are your everyday people, especial- ly the main character, Nick. Directions: Nick is a free thinker, or a “Maverick” as Mrs. Granger Remove Italian sausage from casings; cook until brown in a says in the performance. Nick finds any way possible to large skillet. While cooking sprinkle the black pepper (and red if make school fun and to avoid homework from Mrs. Grang- you wish) over the sausage. Break up the Italian sausage with a er’s Language Arts class, even if it means getting a few wooden spatula as it cooks. When finished, drain off all but a few detentions in the process. Photo PHOTOGRAPHER teaspoons of the grease and lay the sausage onto paper towels. Nick, being the celebrity he is, has three friends who aid Caption With the remaining grease in the pan, toss in the tomatoes him in his adventures and his latest prank. and cook briefly. Do not cook for more than a few seconds at a When Nick is left to think freely, he plots a scheme to and contemporary,” Nolan said. “It speaks to young people time, constantly removing the pan from the stovetop. create a new word to replace the word “Pen.” He came up without being a fairy tale or overblown cartoon.” Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Make with “Frindle.” The overall experience of the performance brought sure to put the salt in the water, but only after it is boiling. Sprin- In doing so, he causes a war with the “dictionary queen” backs some memories of when I was in elementary school. kle in the oregano just before the pasta finishes cooking. Drain herself, Mrs. Granger, the mean Language Arts teacher. The play was very humorous and uplifting. pasta and pour into a bowl. When I read this book in elementary school, it reminded However, the beginning of the play is kind of un-lively. Mix sausage and pasta while adding Alfredo sauce sparsely. me of my own mean teacher like Mrs. Granger. However, But the tone changes along with the story. Sprinkle in Romano cheese and enjoy (serves up to four). Mrs. Granger intends to teach Nick by being harsh and hon- At times, the dialoged seemed a little too intellectual for cer- [email protected] est to him. tain age groups and may cause younger kids to lose interest. This story is not only about defying preset rules or a But, the set was amazing and creative. Having a theatre mean teacher, it’s about learning responsibility and real- like the Coterie allows for the audience to be apart of the izing the error of our ways. show. Having only one level of seating and a very low set “Frindle” sends a message to all young people by saying stage made it seem like I was in class along with Nick and education is important and respecting those who dedicate his friends. their lives to teaching is necessary because you never know For dates, times and ticket information on “Frindle,” what the future brings. visit www.coterietheatre.com. “I think the audience will see something really cool [email protected]

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Roberts” good way. “Blind Faith & Ben Affleck” Instead of concentrating on what was sure to be an Oscar worthy moment of dialogue, I can only wonder if at one point I have been accused, and I half-heartedly agree, that at early in his career he had requested that his dentist remove his times, and under the right conditions of duress, that I paint actual teeth and replace them with horse dentures. guys in an unflattering light. Satisfied that this must have happened, I then begin to Okay, I admit that I have on occasions been a boy basher. Google “equine dentistry” on my phone to ascertain the cost This week’s column is not intended, however, to make of just such a procedure until the usher points his flashlight in amends because between you and me, I have some serious, my general direction as a gesture meant for me to cease and deep rooted, long running love-hate relationships with them. desist. And to be honest, it is sometimes the only stable thing in The blaringly obtrusive bright light from his flashlight my life, so I like to think of it as more of a mild, gnawingly was, coincidentally making way more of a disturbance to the consistent form of latent and overt aggression. rest of the theater than my tiny iPhone screen. There are very few guys that I actually enjoy for more than Sitting through the rest of the movie I tried to keep my a minute or two, but I always go running back to them because mind from wandering to anything else that could potentially I like the idea that one of them will turn out to be a diamond distract me and let the potential of Affleck’s brilliance wash in the rough. over me. I still believe that one day, there will be a toy surprise wait- By the end credits, the slight annoyance from my sinking ing for me at the bottom of the box of Cracker Jacks that is feeling had been evicted by the more ruthless landlord of dis- my life. appointment. Kind of like a Ben Affleck movie. Not just the tiny sting of disappointment from finding out He is likable enough and I keep going to see his movies, that your entire high school class is now married with the ex- because I know that one of them one day is bound to be a sure ception of you. No, it’s more like the “there is a rather large fire hit. Sometimes you just have to have faith in something plane approaching the broad side of a mountain and you’re rid- and I have faith in Ben Affleck. ing shotgun” kind of disappointment. Even though I practically have the faith of a martyr, march- Faith intact, I continue to watch Affleck’s movies in blind ing up to the ticket counter, I suddenly have a sinking feeling child-like anticipation. in my stomach, but it’s not necessarily an ache so I just pop in Just the way I continue to believe with near reckless aban- a Tums and hope it wasn’t the Chinese food I ate for lunch and don in my grandmother’s wisdom that there is indeed a lid for I go ahead and purchase the ticket. every pot … even though my pot is now a little beaten and Twenty minutes into the movie and I can only focus on just lop-sided. how large Ben’s teeth are in every scene, but not in a “Julia [email protected] 20

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Roos lose two players John Pfortmiller Sports Editor wo UMKC starters from last sea- son were granted release from their scholarships. Forward LaTreze Mushatt and guard Trey McKinney-Jones both in- formedT Head Coach Matt Brown that they wanted to play closer to home and in different systems. “They wanted to transfer and are looking to get closer to home,” said James Allen, sports informa- tion director for UMKC athletics. Mushatt, who averaged 11.3 points, is from Sag- inaw, Mich. McKinney-Jones is from Milwaukee, Wis., and averaged 10.9 points. However, it seems that transferring to get closer to home was not the only reason for leaving, at least for Mushatt. “I’m looking at different schools,” he said. “I will probably end up closer to home, but if I can’t get close to home it doesn’t matter as long as it’s a good place. I wasn’t happy on [the UMKC] court and I want to be able to have fun. I wasn’t having fun on the court here.” Due to Mushatt and McKinney-Jones’ depar- tures, Brown could award up to three scholarships next year. Mushatt and McKinney-Jones are the third and fourth players departing from UMKC. Earlier, freshman Alex Bazzell was granted re- lease to transfer and junior Daniel Brady graduated early, not using his last season of eligibility. Photo KEVIN BRYCE [email protected] Photo KEVIN BRYCE Trey McKinney-Jones. LaTreze Mushatt.

Dual soccer Sporting Events exhibitions Men’s Golf Brian Sanders sion they dictated the tempo and didn’t give Date Event Place Time Staff Writer 4/12-13 Arkansas State Red Wolves Classic Jonesboro, Ark. All Day many opportunities for the Bears to respond (Ridgepointe Country Club) For a college coach with a season that only as UMKC won the game by the Sosa penalty. 4/17-18 Hawkeye Invitational Iowa City, Iowa All Day spans from August to October – a time frame On Saturday night the women’s team found (Finkbine Golf Course) that is the length of the professional offseason themselves against local Kansas City col- – keeping the players focused on the future lege opposition in the Avila Eagles. Though Men’s Soccer and in good physical condition requires ex- the match ended 3-0 in favor of Division 1 4/17 Kangaroo Alumni All Starts KCMO (DSSRF) 2 p.m. hibitions. UMKC the NAIA Avila showed spunk and The men’s program recently faced two grit as should be expected from a Catholic Women’s Soccer professional teams, AC St. Louis and Kansas university team. 4/17 Mid-America Nazarene KCMO (DSSRF) 5 p.m. City Wizards, in exhibitions and were able to Freshman Zaina Mayer opened up the hold their own in both of the matches. scoring for UMKC. Softball Freshman Meagan Shipley promptly fol- 4/16 Southern Utah Cedar City, Utah 2 p.m. “UMKC dominated lowed Mayer’s demonstration with a score of 4/16 Southern Utah Cedar City, Utah 4 p.m. her own to make it 2-0 Roos. 4/17 Southern Utah Cedar City, Utah 1 p.m. possession in the way good The scoring was completed through build- title winning professional up work from the team with a score credited Men’s Tennis teams do.” to Randi Simmons that an observer could eas- 4/12 Bradley KCMO (Plaza Tennis Center) 10 a.m. ily notice was a team effort. The offseason work doesn’t conclude at Women’s Tennis Then the Missouri State Bears happened. this point. 4/15 IPFW Las Vegas, Nev. 10 a.m. Back in the 2009 season, the Roos lost to the The men’s soccer team’s next exhibition is 4/16 Oakland Las Vegas, Nev. 10 a.m. at 2 p.m., April 17 against UMKC’s Alumni Bears, 3-1. 4/16 IUPUI Las Vegas, Nev. 3 p.m. On a perfect Friday, the Roos were deter- All Stars. 4/17 South Dakota State Las Vegas, Nev. 10 a.m. mined to change recent history. The women’s next match is at 5 p.m., April Early in the first half, freshman David 17 against MidAmerica Nazarene. All match- Sarabia was brought down in the keeper’s box es are at the Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Sta- Volleyball 4/17 Kansas State Spring Invitational Overland Park, Kan. TBA and the referee signaled for a penalty. John dium and Recreational Field. Sosa took the kick and turned it into a one UMKC soccer will also be hosting the La- (Blue Valley West HS) goal lead. mar Hunt US Open Cup between the Colo- For the remainder of the game, UMKC rado Rapids and the Kansas City Wizards at Kansas City Wizards dominated possession in the way good title 7:30 p.m., April 13 at Durwood. 4/13 Colorado Rapids KCMO (DSSRF) 7:30 p.m. winning professional teams do. With posses- [email protected] 21 Sports www.unews.com April 12, 2010

extra points sports shorts by BRIAN SANDERS by JOHN PFORTMILLER His concentration is fantastic and it Royals predictions should not be phased by becoming listed As spring begins, so does one of the as one of the best. most beloved sports out there – baseball. The confidence will hopefully be The Kansas City Royals have been trickling down to Brian Banister, Kyle Men’s Golf on the down side in the last 25 years but Davies and Luke Hochevar. with the recent Cy Young Award winner These men have potential and have The Roos tied for fifth place in the Diet 295-298). Zack Greinke on the mound, anything is Pepsi Shocker Classic at Wichita Country Senior Alex Hogben tied for third place sparingly shown their prowess. possible. Perhaps this is the year when they will Club. individually with his best score of the season, Changes happen every season more The Roos’ 54-hole total was 900 (307- a 54-hole total of 219 (all at or below par). blossom into the almighty power force so than in the days that the Royals were that Royals fans believe they can be. the team to beat in the American League Gil Meche is on his last as a pitcher (thanks for messing that up, free-agency). for the boys in blue but it seems that he’s Women’s Golf No longer is Mark Teahan making still got some left in the tank and that will The Roos finished 14 out of 16 teams in (317-326-314). the occasional white-hot hitting streak, be what the Royals will need if they make the Indiana Invitational. Freshman Taylor Fisher lead the Roos, ty- which shows what he could have been, the playoffs. The Roos’ final 54-hole score was 957 ing for 58th with a score of 237. before he was traded to the White Sox for Apart from the pitiful bullpen, Joa- two players. kim Soria is still “The Mexicutioner” The long term injury of Coco Crisp and come 9th inning the Royals have a ended his career while he was so liked. top-class closer. Men’s Tennis Yasuhiko Yabuta will no longer de- The old infielders look to keep their The Roos won their seventh straight wins in a season with 14. stroy the good situation starting pitching jobs unless their name happens to be match when they defeated Western Illinois, On April 11, the Roos completed a perfect gave him. Alex Gordon or Billy Butler. 4-0, April 9. Summit League regular season (6-0) when The offense that Aviles provided in The Roos then defeated Oral Roberts, 4-0, they defeated Centenary 5-0. This is the third “Quote” 2008 wasn’t replicated in 2009 but his breaking the school record for winning streak time in school history that tennis has had a defense was not as despicable and has (eight in a row) and tied the school record for perfect regular season. NAME kept his job for another year. Position Outfield players were considered un- impressive last season. DeJesus and Gullien are power in the Softball outfield and have shown their prowess UMKC came through and won the first when applied, but the motivation isn’t two matches of their Dakota’s Round Robin there. Tournament on April 10. Their strength in defense has not wa- The Roos won their first game against Then came the questionable sign- vered over the course of the recent sea- South Dakota, 7-5, and went on to win a close ings of this season – Chris Getz and Josh sons. If their bats get hot, look out. match against North Dakota, 3-2. Fields from the White Sox to the Royals. The Royals’ success in 2003 seems Add April 11 results if I get them in time. However, both infielders should clean far off. In the 25th anniversary of the up the defensive mess the Royals ended World Series triumph over the Cardi- up being in September. nals, also the last playoff appearance for For the first time in nearly a decade Track KC, there will be the kind of motivation there is a true veteran who is not over the for the fans of this team to live up to the The track and field team recorded 24 top- jump with a personal best of 23-04 (7.11m). hill catcher in Jason Kendall, the man is hype that surrounds them until the play- 10 finishes and 15 personal records at the Ne- Etagegn O’Neill recorded the top finish truly a beast behind the plate. off streak ends. braska Invitational. for the UMKC women, taking sixth in the Pitching last season seemed to just Fans are screaming, “COME ON Senior Oscar Emegano was the top finisher 800 meters with a personal best of 2 minutes shine brighter than it has since the start- ROYALS!” The best suggestion is to not for the men, taking second place in the long 19.55 seconds. ing rotation had a one-two punch of Da- let them down. vid Cone and Kevin Appier. Greinkie [email protected] managed to win over the big city folk.

Coach Benben hopeful for next season Nikki Bomgardner He played for the Southern Illinois Uni- Assistant News Editor versity, Edwardsville and helped lead them Rick Benben, UMKC’s most successful to a national championship. After gradua- and longest tenured head soccer coach is al- tion, he became the assistant coach that led ready looking toward next season. the team to another national championship “With the new stadium and support from in 1979. Chancellor Morton, we have the resources Benben turned coaching professional to keep improving,” Benben said. when he became assistant coach and later One of his goals for next season, begin- head coach of the Kansas City Comets of ning in the fall, is “always the same.” the Major Indoor Soccer League. “We need to play well,” Benben said. Since being with UMKC he has taken the He is proud of this past season’s stand- team to the NCAA tournament three times, out players, most notably, graduating senior been named coach of the year twice and led Brian Perez. the team to the Summit League Champion- “He is a four year starter, holds a lot of ship ten times and finally took the title in individual records and was all region three 2008. years in a row, no one has ever done that,” The team recently played the Kansas Benben said. City Wizards. The team lost both games but Freshman David Sarabia from Miami, Benben was proud of his players. Fla., is also someone to keep an eye on “It’s like our basketball team going up now and in the future. Sarabia was recent- against the Lakers,” Benben said. “Our top ly named Summit league newcomer of the guys against their top guys.” year. Benben said the Roos played well and Finishing his 12th season as head coach kept up with The Wizards and fought until is a first in UMKC history. Benben has the the end. Photo courtesy UMKC ATHLETICS experience to back it up. [email protected] UMKC Head Soccer Coach Rick Benben. 22

Forum www.unews.com April 12, 2010 Idol with the Stars I’ve managed to keep my mouth shut about two of my favorite shows all semes- ter, until now. I know, you either like reality TV or you don’t. Those who don’t are typically rather opinionated on the matter. Those who do just can’t wait to find someone else to talk “American Idol” (“Idol”) or “Dancing with the Stars” (“DWTS”) with. I am one of the latter. Seeing both shows have been on for a number of years and started to become a tad bit predictable with results and layout of the shows, this season has brought many changes. My favorite change would be getting rid of the desperate excuse for a TV per- sonality, Samantha Harris. How did that chick ever get a job in TV? Had to be only NIKKI BOMGARDNER Well, it’s about that time again. Most spring breaks are over and the spring the fact she has a decent face. break pictures have begun to hit Facebook. She was constantly stumbling over her words, sounded like a man and always Dear God. asked the contestants the stupidest questions. Thank you, ABC, for getting a grip This issue is like any other in that most people have some common sense of her non-talent after nine seasons. Way to go. and exercise discretion in their Facebook photos. Brooke Burke doesn’t have much commentating experience, but I’ll take her. But, invariably, there are at least a few idiots. We all know people whose The other “DWTS” juicy bit that keeps me cha-cha-cha-ing me back this season pictures from Panama Beach or Cancun are entertaining in a sleezy T.V. show is Kate Gosselin. Now, before all you Kate haters start sending me nasty e-mails, kind of way. you should know I was not always a Kate fan. Some might say, “Simple, don’t look at people’s pictures.” But my main The first few seasons of “Jon and Kate Plus 8” had me itching to scratch her beef isn’t my own annoyance. eyes out. I felt more than sorry for Jon, I cried for him. For the most part, those who post pictures on Facebook of themselves Can you hear me humming the Wicked Witch of the West tune? scantily clad aren’t terrible looking, though there are humorous exceptions. But then, as you avid fans already know, Jon finally cracked and Kate became The main issue with Facebook pictures as far as I’m concerned is posting the victim. Tadahh, we have a sweet Kate everyone feels sorry for now, a Kate who a picture of yourself in a bikini grinding on some guy to Facebook isn’t a has had to pick herself up, watch her spineless husband bring some 18-year-old whole lot different than doing the above activity in the middle of the Quad at chick around thier eight children and find a way to make money to support her UMKC, or any other busy, public place. way-too-large, single-parent family. In light of that, you probably shouldn’t allow yourself to be in any Face- And suddenly I love Kate and loathe Jon. I like her not only for her strength book pictures doing something you wouldn’t do in public. through the media storm but for the fact that she tells it like it is – kinda like me. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not against having fun on spring break. If I had I might have a little more tact and know better than to call my husband an idiot the money, I’d definitely go down to Florida or Mexico and do my share of on national TV, if I had one. keg stands and other stuff I wouldn’t want documented on Facebook. Fast forward to now, “DWTS” and Kate’s tell-it-like-it-is, “I’m only doing this Even if you keep your privacy settings pretty tight (which I recommend), for my kids … I know I can’t dance but I’m making money doing it” brutally hon- you should still avoid “acting a fool” on Facebook, much as you’d avoid it in est attitude problem. She has already sent her softy dance partner, Tony Dovolani, any other public place. voluntarily packing for her bitchiness and inability to just shut up and listen. Readers should keep in mind it’s pretty routine for employers to check Being the sweetheart he is and my dream of a future husband, he came back an applicant’s Facebook. Hence, you might want to avoid profile pictures in right away. Sorry, Kate. You don’t deserve him. Oh well, she’ll be booted next which you are doing something you shouldn’t advertise. Examples include week anyway. (but are not limited to) drinking, kissing someone you aren’t serious with and On to “Idol.” I love you Ellen Degeneres. any kind of dancing that resembles the stuff most people my age did at prom. I miss Paula, only kind of like Kara, absolutely adore Simon and Randy is “just Slutty dancing pictures should probably not find their way to Facebook if okay for me dawg.” it can be avoided. By the way, my real dream of a future husband is a darker-skinned cross be- In case you aren’t sure what passes the Helmuth test of Facebook photo tween Simon Cowell and Dovolani. I’ll call him Simon Dovolani. acceptability, here is a list of potentially helpful suggestions: Sweet and honest? Yep, sign me up for that one. 1. Guys, unless you are at the beach or swimming, put a freaking shirt on I digress. please. Admittedly, if I looked like a Men’s Fitness cover, I might be tempted Okay, yes, we all know who is probably going to be in the top two. We know the to show off, too. But if you don’t, you should strictly follow this rule. top five will end up with record deals and the top 10 will be on tour this summer, 2. Ladies, lets avoid any dancing that involves your hands on the floor and yada yada. a bloke behind you. “Idol” has changed bit-by-bit over the years, but this year I’ve noticed some 3. Everyone might want to be pretty careful about drinking pictures. This definite production changes. is especially true if you are close to done with school and applying for a “real” Fox has tried to bring the “real” back in to reality TV, knowing we all know job. It’s also particularly relevant for those of us under 21. Laws can matter, Cowell and creators probably pick the last one standing anyway. especially when you document yourself breaking them. We’re really getting a more intimate look at each contestant. Poor “Big Mike’s” 4. Fellas, lets avoid the awkward comments on pictures of ladies who are wife actually gave birth during his audition time in Hollywood week. “letting it all hang out.” If you don’t know her pretty well, you should prob- We see more behind-the-scenes goofy stuff and how close the contestants are ably not be a creeper. really getting. We don’t just hear them going on and on about each other and break 5. For the love of God, do not take pictures of yourself trying to do body down in tears when someone is sent home. shots. Hello! This is a contest! Sending someone else home is a good thing for you. 6. This rule proves I’m capable of altruism. I’m as red-blooded as the next Get a grip. guy, but, ladies, you might want to think twice about making out with each And thank goodness the network finally figured out a way not to go over on other in the presence of a camera. True, it’s a sure-fire way to immediately time each episode with four long-winded judges each getting their expensive opin- grab the attention of every guy for about 1,000 miles in each direction. But ion heard. (and call me crazy here), it might not be something you’d want to end up on No matter how many times I record it I keep forgetting to set my DVR to record “the book” or YouTube. an extra 30 minutes! 7. If you get a tattoo, I probably don’t care. Odds are its dumb and I won’t So, yes, I love my reality TV shows. For all you reality grumblers, save it. I don’t think you’re any cooler. Employers also might make judgments about that want to hear it. kind of thing. Cuz guess what? News flash – “24,” “Lost” and whatever else you can’t wait to 8. Pictures of yourself smoking anything (especially if it isn’t “legal”) see has a script, too. Shocking, I know. should be strictly avoided. You choose yours and I’ll choose my little escape from every day life. Simon For my own sake, I hope this column’s wild popularity and super huge Dovolani and me sitting on the couch, curled up with popcorn and Milk Duds circulation doesn’t result in all of the 900 or so people I’m friends with on predicting the next “Biggest Loser,” “Real World/Road Rules Challenge” winning Facebook always following all of these rules. Indiscreet pictures are often team and who “America’s Next Top Model” Is. really funny. Okay, just a reality in my own head, but a sweet one. I suspect I don’t have a whole lot to worry about. Just remember that usually indiscreet pictures will result in people laugh- [email protected] ing at you and not with you. On the other hand, a wise critic of this piece, who shall remain nameless, recently had the following to say: “Skanky behavior and digital cameras are what makes America great.” [email protected] 23 Forum www.unews.com April 12, 2010 headline

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It reinforces the first-strike poli- He passed closely by a man cy. Whatever happened to Obama’s yelling about health care. How do you feel about the health care position against nuclear weapons? Cleaver issued a statement later On a similar note, our very that day saying he was spit upon bill being passed? own Rep. Emanuel Cleaver has re- while walking to the Capitol to cast fused to take a stand against the a vote, leading the Capitol Police to new nuclear manufacturing plant usher him into the building out of that’s going to be built here in concern for his safety. Kansas City. Now, watch this video: www.you- Cleaver has connections with tube.com/watch?v=OmP4Gb2pEsY. the old Bannister Federal Com- Despite the rest of the people in plex where the non-nuclear com- his group walking a short distance ALEXIA STOUT-LANG ALEXIA Stout’s Shouts ponents of nukes were developed away from the protesters, Cleaver for years. nearly ran into the man yelling. Politics are ugly. He knows about the deaths due From what I can tell, that was a I have always said it and I stick to exposure to chemicals in the gleek and not a spit. to it. plant. I in no way condone the actions That’s why, as those who know Last I checked, it’s not a good of the protesters, but I can’t figure me will confirm, I refuse to support thing for voting constituents to out Cleaver’s actions. any party. die. If I almost ran into someone, I care about issues and integrity getting close enough to his/her face exhibited by politicians. “Quote” to feel breath, I would not be sur- “I think that access to basic “I pray for the heaven scenario. Now is the time to start looking prised if I felt a little moisture. health care is a human right. I I hope for the previous scenario at the issues and who is going to be NAME And I certainly would not yell at hold a specific concern for the and expect the hell scenario.” voting on them. Position a constituent considering an elec- health of women and children Looking around at our local and tion is getting so close. in this country, and it’s my belief national politicians, I am getting This column is not intended to that all women deserve access to nervous. pick on Cleaver. But, it should be a health care that is more in tone One after another, these men and wake-up call for voters and politi- with their body’s needs.” women in power are failing to pro- The incident in our nation’s cians alike. NICOLE FARR SAM KNICKERBOCKER tect our interests. capital March 20 certainly did It’s time for politicians to start Junior Sophomore The most notably event in the nothing to improve my opinion of proving they deserve our votes and Sociology Early Childhood Education last week was when the Obama ad- Cleaver. it’s time for us to start paying at- ministration unveiled its Nuclear While walking into the Capi- tention to the issues addressed and, Posture Review (NPR), which eval- tal to vote on the health care bill, more importantly, those ignored by uates the role of nuclear weapons in Cleaver passed through a crowd of our leaders. U.S. defense and foreign policy. people protesting. [email protected]

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