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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at IRL @ UMSL. It has been accepted for inclusion in Current (2010s) by an authorized administrator of IRL @ UMSL. For more information, please contact [email protected]. VOL. 49 ISSUE 1472 The Current JUN 22, 2015 UMSL’S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWS Political Print Gallery Opens in Mercantile Library CHRIS ZUVER STAFF WRITER

On June 14th, people gathered in the Mercantile Library at the University of Missouri—St. Louis for the dedication LORI DRESNER/THE CURRENT of the Dr. Allen B. and Helen S. Shop- maker Political Print Gallery, an assort- New students picking up free T-shirts at the end of orientation ment of visual arts addressing political issues over time. New Student Orientations Are Underway In honor of the dedication, Robert K. Newman, co-owner of Philadelphia’s LORI DRESNER orientations is the Fill My Fridge pack- Check-in for orientation begins at 8 Old Print Shop, came to UMSL to speak NEWS EDITOR age available to both new and return- a.m. in the Millennium Student Center. at the opening. He addressed the audi- ing students. Fill My Fridge is a food Students and their families have break- ence about Missouri’s own artist George New Student Orientations have be- care package that families can order for fast, students have their TritonCard pho- Caleb Bingham, a painter famous for his gun and will be taking place throughout their children who are living on cam- tos taken, and tours of on-campus living portraits of frontier life in 19th century the summer, helping students and their pus. Tere are six diferent meal pack- facilities take place. After the University America and a theme of one of the gal- families become acquainted with the ages that are available for order: Snack Welcome and Orientation Leader Wel- lery’s exhibits. departments, programs, and resources Attack, A.M. Fuel, Meals in Minutes- come, students and their families branch of theUniversity of Missouri—St. Louis. Healthy, Meals in Minutes-Convenient, of into separate schedules and attend Te frst orientation was held on June Conscious Craving, and Kitchen Sink. various sessions and activities throughout 2 and many more will be held through Students will be able to pick up their the day. mid-August. Each orientation will ac- Fill My Fridge package on Move-In Day During the student group meetings, commodate approximately 100 students at either the Oak Hall C-Store or Oak students participate in team building and and their families. Hall Poolside Entrance. Te packages introductory activities and get to know Although the New Student Orienta- can be ordered once or a multiple-time other students within their major. In the tions have generally remained unchanged basis. Families may place their orders on UMSL 101 session, students become from past years, one new addition to the Sodexo’s website. familiar with the academic advising process for their individual department and gain information on what to expect from the academic lifestyle, including time management, professors’ expecta- tions, independent learning, and general education requirements. Both parents and students attend Money Matters, a session about fnancial responsibility as an UMSL student, FERPA, fnancial aid, and the release of educational records. During the Resource Expo, various tables are set up throughout the MSC so CHRIS ZUVER/THE CURRENT students and their families learn about various resources available to students on Prints on the walls of the Mercatile Library campus, such as the UMSL Police and “I think the importance of a gallery Greek Life. like this is to remind people of history,” Students also have the opportunity said Newman. “We as a people have a to meet college representatives, admin- real problem of repeating it and so it’s LORI DRESNER/THE CURRENT istrators, and professors, and get a feel important to know what the past was An orientation leader bringing students back to the MSC for the closing session Continued on Page 3 Continued on Page 3

INSIDE Free Little Library pg 3 Student Spotlight pg 4 Senior Art Exhibition pg 5 Softball pg 6 2 VISIT THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM June 22, 2015

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EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Kat Riddler Managing Editor Lori Dresner ‘Not Anymore UMSL Gets $13.6 News Editor Lori Dresner Features Editor Jessie Eikmann Program’ to Be Million for Benton Sports Editor Eric Harris Asst. Sports Editor Nick Perez A&E Editor Sarah Hayes Required of Students Hall Renovation Opinions Editor Abby Naumann Copy Editor Alex Neupert LORI DRESNER related topics. Tere will be a LORI DRESNER with various seating capacities, Staff Writers Amy Beaman, post-test, in which students will seminar rooms, study areas, Edwina Cooper, Jill Hardy, NEWS EDITOR NEWS EDITOR need to score at least an 80% collaborative venues, and other Albert Nall, Chris Zuver A new online interpersonal to pass. Students will be able to On June 5, Missouri Gov- student spaces. Repairs will be violence prevention program ti- retake the test as many times as ernor Jay Nixon signed a bill made to the building envelope, tled ‘Not Anymore’ will become they need to achieve that score. that will allocate $13.6 million restrooms, and entrances. Other a requirement for all University Incoming students will need to in state bond funds to renovate parts of the building will be PRODUCTION of Missouri—St. Louis students complete the program by Au- Benton Hall, one of the Uni- revamped to meet current acces- Design & Production Editor Eric Wynen to take, beginning June 22. Te gust 21 and returning students versity of Missouri—St. Louis’ sibility standards. Benton Hall Photo Editor Eric Wynen program will be video-based will need to complete it by science buildings. Additionally is a fve-story structure and was Web Editor Edwina Cooper and will provide students with October 2. More information UMSL and the University of the frst building constructed on Co-Video Editors Sarah Hayes, information about consent, is available at http://www.umsl. Missouri System will provide the University of Missouri—St. Bobby Mitchell, Nicholas Rousseau bystander intervention, sexual edu/studentlife/dsa/NotAny $11.7 million for renovations to Louis campus in 1964. Radio Editor Bobby Mitchell assault, dating and domestic moreProgram.html. the project. Renovations to Ben- Staff Photographer Chris Zuver violence, stalking, and other ton Hall will include classrooms Cartoonist/Artists Open Sneak Peek Tours of Recreation and BUSINESS Business Manager Jasmine Walker Advertising Director Nick Perez Wellness Center are Offered Ad Rep Jamie Mitts Distribution Manager Open LORI DRESNER inside the RWC. River City ment as well as another line of available to be checked out on Co-Social Media Directors Amy Beaman, NEWS EDITOR Construction, LLC., the gen- pin-loaded Selctorized pieces, the entry level. LaTwuanna Troupe eral contractor for the project, which have moveable seats on Te natatorium will serve Archivist Nathan Watson Sneak peek tours of the advised attendees to stay as a the upper body pieces (i.e. chest several purposes and will consist soon-to-be-open Recreation and group, watch their step, and press) so that individuals in of a whirlpool, a vortex, three Wellness Center (RWC) were take other safety precautions as wheelchairs are able to use the lap lanes, a zip line, and a boul- CONTACT US ofered to students, faculty, and they moved through the con- pieces. dering wall. It will also be pos- staf of the University of Mis- struction area. Te tours were Te climbing wall has sible for individuals to use the 388 MSC, 1 University Blvd souri—St. Louis throughout the led by the Campus Recreation already been constructed and pool just for recreation or ex- St. Louis, MO 63121-4400 [email protected] month of May. Tose interested staf. Attendees were allowed to will be available for use during ercise. Hours for lap lane usage in going on tours were required take personal photos and videos the Rec Center’s peak hours, versus zip-line and bouldering Newsroom to RSVP via TritonSync, while on tour. which are still to be determined, wall are still being determined. 314-516-5174 [email protected] UMSL’s centralized online plat- Once on the tour, attendees but will most likely run from All building policies and proce- form for campus organizations, were able to view many of the 3 to 9 p.m. Monday through dures should be decided soon Business/Advertising programs, and events. Each RWC’s facilities and amenities Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will be available for review 314-516-5316 [email protected] tour was able to accommodate that will be available to guests. on Saturdays and Sundays. Staf on the Campus Recreation web 16 people, and the tours were On each foor guests will fnd will always be available to help page. Te juice bar, Jamba Juice, Fax ofered on May 7, May 11, May top-of-the-line ftness equip- guests harness, climb, and main- is still being constructed and 314-516-6811 12, May 14, May 19, May 21, ment. Te frst foor features a tain safety. Certifcation classes will overlook the pool facilities. Editor-in-Chief and May 28. Most of the tours variety of strength equipment will be an option for those who Te gymnasium will feature [email protected] reached their RSVP limit quick- including pin-loaded Selctorized want to learn to how to belay, two wooden courts for basket- ly. Dates and times of the tours pieces, free weight and Hammer harness, and learn other key ball and volleyball, and one Internships and Volunteer Positions [email protected] were limited to the construction Strength controlled free weight climbing techniques and safety multi-activity court on the entry schedule. equipment, a 9-station cable measures. Climbing wall equip- level for activities such as indoor Letters to the Editor Tose who went on the machine, a Synergy unit for core ment will be available for check- soccer and foor hockey. [email protected] tours were required to meet and strap training, and several out near the wall. Guests will be Tourists were also able Twitter in 208 Millennium Student pieces of cardio equipment. Te allowed to check out climbing to see the four ftness studios @UMSLTheCurrent Center prior to the tour. Hard second foor boasts additional wall shoes, chalk bags, and that will be primarily used for Facebook hats and vests were distributed cardio equipment with built-in other equipment there. More group ftness classes, one that /TheCurrentStudentNews to attendees, and everyone was displays. Finally, the third foor equipment, such as basketballs, Continued online at required to wear them while features more cardio equip- jump ropes, and towels, will be thecurrent-online.com THE UNDERCURRENT By Jessie Eikmann WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE HOBBY?

STEVEN GALBRAITH, BRIAN KAY, MASON EARL SCOTT, Junior, History Sophomore, Finance Junior, Music “My favorite hobby is “To play soccer.” “Whenever I get that rare watching anime.” spot of free time, I like to play piano and try to socialize for once.”

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 93 87 94 92 85 78 82 76 72 76 71 71 65 65 June 22, 2015 The Current NEWS 3 Political Print Gallery New Student Orientations Are Opens in Library Underway CHRIS ZUVER collection was immense and LORI DRESNER STAFF WRITER eventually resulted in the library NEWS EDITOR creating the Shopmaker Ameri- Continued from Page 1 can Political Collection Gallery Continued from Page 1 about.” in 2012. for what a class within their Te gallery is home to Ten in 2015, Shopmaker major is like. “We kind of got many pieces of art and mem- gave the library another gift to experience what it was like orabilia that refect American to endow the Political Print to be in one of [Dr. Siciliani’s] politics. Tese include campaign Gallery. Her gift also enabled classes,” said Jessica Poelker, posters, letters, regional elec- them to acquire four prints by freshman, psychology, who LORI DRESNER/THE CURRENT tion maps, and popular printed Bingham which became part of attended the Psychology lec- New Student Orientation at MSC images of scenes and fgures an exhibit. ture. Students also get to meet At the closing session, had fun,” said James Markus, from the past. A broad range of “A Mirror of National one-on-one with the academic students and their families get a freshman, undeclared. “My the country’s history is covered Growth and Change: George advisors during orientation. preview of the upcoming events, favorite thing that happened from the American Revolution Caleb Bingham and his Prints During the meetings, advisors and are ofcially welcomed into was the dance they did at the through the 19th century. of American Frontier Life,” assist students in fnalizing their the Triton community. Before very beginning. Tat was really Visitors will easily recognize will be on display as part of the course schedules and discuss leaving, students pick up their funny.” faces and names such as Benja- Print Gallery. Te library plans educational plans and goals with ofcial TritonCards and a free After New Student Orienta- min Franklin, Tomas Jeferson, to have a Bingham exhibit every students. yellow UMSL t-shirt with words tion ends, students can continue or James Madison. Tere is year. Parents and families also of inspiration on the back: to learn more about UMSL’s plenty of material in the gallery Newman commented on have the chance to go on a strength, spirit, confdence, and various programs through the to learn from. the Bingham Collection: “Tey campus walking tour of North victory. new Summer 2015 Web Series Te gallery itself was made have multiple copies of the same Campus buildings and choose “My favorite thing was the in July. Te webinar series will possible by University City print. It’s not a common thing two of the four Parent/Family orientation advisors’ [skit]. I be held July 9 through July 30 native and philanthropist, you see in galleries but it’s nice. Breakout Sessions to attend: thought that was pretty cool. It and will inform students on an Helen S. Shopmaker. She and You can see the variations of the Living on Campus, Getting was well thought out,” said Vic- array of topics from Greek Life her late husband, Dr. Allen B. same pictures this way.” Involved, Money Matters Part toria Rico, freshman, biology. to on-campus living to Career Shopmaker were collectors of Te Shopmaker Print 2, and Parenting a College “I thought it was very Services, all without students political materials and in 2008, Gallery sits in the center of the Student. informing and entertaining. I even leaving their homes. she donated a large number of Mercantile Library’s frst foor articles to the Mercantile Li- near the Shopmaker Political brary. Tese included thousands Gallery. Both can be viewed The Free Little Library Is of buttons, bumper stickers, for free Sunday through Friday pamphlets, textiles, postcards, at normal Mercantile Library political cartoons, sheet music, hours. For more information, Now Open for All and numerous other items from visit them at http://umsl.edu/ SARAH HAYES An interesting feature is spreading literacy through the across American history. Te mercantile/index.html. A&E EDITOR the “book of the day” message, country, targeting people who a suggestion from colleague E. do not have regular access to Tere is a library on the Wendy Saul, professor, depart- books. Te group’s mission is to University of Missouri—St. ment of education. When a vis- “promote literacy and the love Louis’ South Campus that is itor presses a button inside the of reading by building free book currently open to the public, door of the library – a doorbell exchanges worldwide” as well no card required. In this library, on which Miller records mes- as build community bonds that the patrons are often too young sages – the “book of the day” cross the boundaries of years via to attend college or even high subscription is played, detailing art. school, and the books have no the latest book to be highlighted While there have been due date. inside the box. numerous individuals and A Little Free Library has Te books in the Marillac groups in the United States who popped up in front of Marillac Hall library are heavily biased have created local collections Hall on the grounds of UMSL’s towards children’s stories and of free books for community South Campus. Tis wooden math and science, as the latter is readers, the Little Free Library is box is home to free books, Miller’s emphasis of study. Even currently the most visible efort mostly children’s books, and though the collection has been of them all. Te group has even is a labor of love from Keith built up with children in mind, spread beyond the U.S.’s bor- Miller, professor, department of Miller has seen adults take from ders into the worldwide market education. Tis library, however, the library, as well as donate to of DIY free libraries. is more than just a little wood its current collection. Te Marillac Hall library box. One might even say, thanks “Any kind of book may is in good company. At the to the stories it holds, that it is show up,” Miller explained. “We beginning of 2015, according to bigger on the inside than the have all sorts of books.” People the Little Free Library’s website, outside. are encouraged to drop of any the number of registered Little Te idea of putting a appropriate books to the Little Free Libraries was estimated to library on campus has been an Free Library. Visitors who have be 25,000 and growing. A good idea Miller had been kicking a lot more books to donate than number of them are located in around for a few years, thanks the library’s limited capacity can Missouri, but the Marillac box to a chance encounter with one drop them of at Miller’s own is UMSL’s frst on-site installa- outside of Saint Louis. Working ofce, located in room 100 of tion. with those in the E. Desmond Marillac Hall. As for Marillac Hall’s Little Lee Technology and Learning Te Little Free Library is a Free Library, Miller has bright Center and the University literary movement that has been hopes for the box’s future at Child Development Center, sweeping the United States’ UMSL. Miller made the idea a reality bookish population since 2009. “Hopefully [the library] for everyone in the community Founded by Todd Bol and will be in its current location to take advantage of. He built Rich Brooks of Wisconsin, in for many years,” he said. “We the supports for the box, and conjunction with the Universi- also may put up another one campus maintenance placed the ty of Wisconsin-Madison, the elsewhere in Normandy.” ERIC WYNEN/THE CURRENT fnished box outside of Marillac Little Free Library is a homage Little Free Library located near Marillac Hall on South Campus Hall. to Andrew Carnegie’s dream of 4 FEATURES VISIT THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM June 22, 2015 UMSL Grad Student Premiered at Comic Con KAT RIDDLER nians” takes place in a violent EDITOR-IN-CHIEF world controlled by vampires and demons that hide in real While many people have businesses in the United States. dreamed about creating their Most people are oblivious to own comic book series, Miguel their presence. Legion Motorcy- Santizo, graduate, English, has cle Club, the “best of the bad” broken into the comic industry heroes of the series, are intro- in a big way. Santizo creates duced fghting a werewolf and the storyline for “Monsters & vampire drug deal to keep con- Macedonians” while his friend, trol, power, and proft in their John King, draws the written territory. Te story continues in world into visual reality. Santizo the second issue with the leader recently tasted some of the satis- of the Legion Motorcycle Club, factions of publication when he Billy, growing into his leader- met fans and signed autographs ship position with support from of his comic at Wizard World’s his brothers. Santizo described COURTESY OF MIKE PLUMB Comic Convention. his work as Sons of Anarchy in Miguel Santizo and John King, creators of “Monsters & Macedonians” Santizo and King worked the world of Bufy the Vampire to create a fnished product but Slayer and Gangland without book felt authentic, and we attending class has introduced release at least two issues a year. were faced with problems of the Hamlet. didn’t disrespect a culture that me to a new level of thought, Te frst issue is available online. publishing. Signing with a ma- Santizo researched what- I am outside of,” Santizo said. to a new level of analysis, and Te second is to be released jor publisher is difcult, so they ever he could fnd on outlaw Tis research is refected in a higher level of writing to within the next six months. formed a business to self-pub- motorcycle clubs to help with the strong anti-establishment thrive for, but I understand I Legion Macedonia En- lish. Doug Moser, an UMSL the storyline and character perspective of the main charac- write a comic about bikers and tertainment, LLC was built graduate, helped create the Le- development. “I read a number ters and the intense loyalty they werewolves, so I don’t expect with their own start-up capital. gion Macedonia Entertainment, of books, watched documen- have for their gang. the Nobel Prize or anything. Seeking to build their fan base, LLC to publish the comic. taries, TV shows, and movies. Although Santizo and I just want to write a good they had a booth on the foor “Monsters & Macedo- I wanted to make sure that the King have been working on a story because from everything of the St. Louis Wizard World’s comic book for three years, the I’ve learned and tried to learn, Comic Convention in May. storyline changed drastically I’ve seen how stories live on, Te two entrepreneurs hope to from the original concept about and how people dig deep into travel to other conventions after superheroes. “So I had to con- them, and there is an honor and receiving generous amounts of vince John that starting over was respect to be paid to writing and feedback in St. Louis. Besides worth it, and I believe it was. at the very least I want to do it individual sales, the young com- Ten I had to back up what I justice with my passion.” pany is also accepting donations said and develop characters and A typical comic usually has from fans who want to help see a story worth telling,” Santizo fve or six people working on it, their company grow. said. either writing, drawing, or both. Students can purchase Refecting on his time as Having only two people work- “Monsters & Macedonians: an English major as a graduate ing on the storyline and artwork Welcome to the Church” online student at UMSL Santizo said, does make for a comparatively at legionmacedonia.com or co- “Te biggest thing UMSL did slower production process. Both mixology.com. Tere is also a 10 for me was help me understand Santizo and King have full-time page preview of the frst comic COURTESY OF MIKE PLUMB how important stories and writ- jobs that can also get in the way at legionmacedonia.com. Art work from the series ing are. Reading, writing, and of production. Teir goal is to Nick Garcia’s Arch City Radio Profles Local Musicians

CHRIS ZUVER that he would upload to his site. Garcia had been active in But then St. Louis Public probably could’ve jumped onto STAFF WRITER During the day, Garcia was the world of music journalism Radio ended the Arch City a bigger publication and just working two jobs just to keep for only three weeks. He decid- Radio Hour. started writing for somebody things afoat. At night, he would ed that as crazy as the situation “Money,” Garcia said, else. But it’s just more fun going Back in 2012, Nick Garcia be hard at work, researching was, turning down that ofer “Tat was the reason the show against the grain. It adds some- was a recent graduate of the for his station. Tree weeks would be even crazier. ended. I wish it was for a cooler thing new.” University of Missouri—St. after the start of Arch City, he “I hadn’t even considered reason than that, like someone Garcia decided that if he Louis business school. His goal recorded his frst interview with them being approachable. Tat smuggling beer into the studio was ever going to extend his was to introduce and showcase a local musician. would have sounded like a crazy with their guitar case, which reach, he needed to extend his all of the local people in music He posted the audio for pipe dream at the time,” said did actually happen, but in the coverage. Memphis. Kansas that did not get as much atten- the interview online and a Garcia. end we decided we were proud City. Nashville. Tese are a few tion as he thought they should. handful of people listened to it Tat contact was the begin- of what we had done without places he has traveled for his So he decided to start a website overnight. One of those listen- ning of Arch City Radio Hour, compromising and that 13 stories so far. He has covered and online radio station. ers worked in the social media a 60-minute block that was months was a good run.” various artists within many Garcia called his station department of St. Louis Public aired every week. Garcia was Te frst thing he did after diferent genres including Ohio Arch City Radio. He saved up Radio. Tey sent the interview granted use of a small KWMU the show ended was get back to blues/garage singer/songwrit- his money from the two part- to the station’s executive pro- studio to interview several mu- his website. One at a time, he er Patrick Sweany and Seattle time jobs he worked and made ducer, Mike Schrand. Soon after sicians. Each episode, he would found artists he was interested hardcore-turned-folk artist, fyers, put up advertisements, hearing it, he emailed Garcia, interview at least one artist, in, researched their history, and Damien Jurado. and laid down a monthly asking to meet for lunch the sometimes as many as three. then contacted their publicist. Garcia puts independence payment to a service that would next day. Over the course of his time with Currently, Garcia is operating high on his list, using no ad- host his radio station. After When they met and the show, roughly 30 out of a painting business. He started vertisements and funding every buying equipment and a few Schrand said that he wanted 50 of his interviews had aired. the business as a way to make expense himself. Integrity is also other expenses, Arch City Radio Garcia to host a show on the Trough his time there, Garcia money to support his website an important word for him. was ready. It would be a website station, and would even let him had met numerous musicians after the radio show ended. Tere are no shortcuts in work with a 24/7 radio station of lo- use his site’s name for the title, and made quite a few connec- “It’s an uphill battle getting like his. cal acts and a collection of video Garcia thought it was an elabo- tions. Tings were looking good people to care, like anything interviews and written stories rate joke. for the 25-year-old Garcia. you do yourself,” he said. “I June 22, 2015 The Current A&E 5 Curtain Call for Seniors Touhill Presents, at Gallery Visio Continues “Tribute to St. Louis through August Saxophonists” ALBERT NALL JILL HARDY eled unanimously through the STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER crowd. “Chicago Song” began with some audience interaction Te opening reception for Te Jazz Edge Orchestra as the audience was instructed the Curtain Call for Seniors brought the crowd to their by Bosman to clap along. took place in Gallery Visio from knees in the awe-inspiring show “Blues and the Abstract 12 to 5 p.m. on May 13 in the “Tribute to St.Louis Saxophon- Truth” brought in fute soloist Millennium Student Center at ists” on June 19 at 7 p.m. at the Oliver Nelson, Jr., along with the University of Missouri—St. Blanche M. Touhill Performing Paul DeMarinis on soprano Louis. A bufet table with re- Arts Center. Each tribute was saxophone, Eric Person on alto freshments led the debut of the organized into segments. Te saxophone, Willie Akins and exhibit, which features selected tribute began with the Jimmy Dwayne Bosman on tenor sax, works from the 2015 Senior Forest segment which featured and Dwight Bosman on bari- COURTESY OF STUART SHADWELL Seminar class in the Art Histo- such favorites as “Night Train,” tone sax. Tis performance felt ry department at UMSL. Te “To Serve and Protect” by Keely Brown “Caravan,” “Yesterdays,” and like an old school classic with an senior seminar, ST ART 4496, by police ofcer Darren Wilson that promotes the Gallery Visio “Take the Train,” spotlighting extraordinary solo by percus- is the fnal requirement for a on August 9, 2014 is a leading exhibit is the emblematic and Willie Aikens and Paul De- sionist Eddie Brown. Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio theme in the materials currently familiar “And so I Wait.” Tis is Marinis on tenor saxophones. After intermission, the art that is ofered in the spring, exhibited in Gallery Visio. One the poignant (if not distressing, Next was the Oliver Nelson crowd was delighted by a which is the semester prior to example is a diptych in charcoal depending on the interpreta- segment, which showcased an cute jingle, “Moody’s Mood graduation from the program. and pastel entitled “‘Merica” tion) illustration of a young up-tempo “Stolen Moments”; for Love,” which featured the Te attention that has been by Christian Fitzgerald Cohill, woman in braided locks akin to it also featured “Self Help is talented, smooth, and sultry brought by the killing of Fer- graduate, social work. A diptych the classic tale of Rapunzel by Needed,” a smooth, fuid sound vocals of Marsha Evans and guson teenager Michael Brown is an object with two fat plates the Brothers Grimm. that poured into the contempo- Ron Wilkinson. Te next songs that are attached at a hinge. In Many emblems adorn rary. “Early Morning (African featured included “Eiderdown,” ancient Greece, the standard the diferent works, such as Sunrise)” was reminiscent of with a remarkable solo by Paul notebook of that time consisted “Roaches: ‘Te Gang’,” a pen the big band sound that we all DeMarinis on tenor sax, and of a pair of wax tablets, with and marker etching on a Bristol know and love. Wille Atkins, “Old Hat Feathers,” with an ex- depressed space that is flled board by Aaron Kunkel, senior, who soloed on this segment, ceptional solo by Eric Person on with wax. When the notes were studio art. “Roaches” is an was exceptional. alto sax. “Many Moons,” which no longer needed by the scholar, example of exemplary graphic Te next experience was closed out the last segment, is the re-heated and smoothed art that any afcionado would be the David Sanborn segment. a song composed by Dwayne over wax enabled reuse. Cohill proud to call their own. Te ac- Tis segment featured the Bosman. Dwayne Bosman has taken the craft a step further companiment of bows, arrows, a mind-blowing soloist Eric and his brother, aka the great with the use of a stylus to craft dagger, a sword, and a large bolt Person. “Te Peeper,” one Bosman twins, led the solos, the images of the robust police that is represented in the draw- of David Sanborn’s albums, with Dwayne Bosman on fute ofcer and the frailer-looking ing is displayed on a mantle in commenced this next segment and Dwight Bosman on alto feeing victim situated on the way that enhances the work. with an upbeat tempo worthy saxophone. diferent tablets. An example of the more of dance and exhilaration. It was After the main saxophon- Another example of the splendid works is “At the Beach difcult to stay seated through ist concert, there was an Arts Ferguson crisis in the exhibit with Artist,” an oil on can- this performance. At one point Leadership Awards Cermony. includes the pen and mark- vas painting of a mother and one sax followed the other and Te awardees celebrated were er etching “Tey Served and daughter by Yannick Williams, then they all joined in unison. Ronald Carter, Ron Himes, and Protected the [explative] Out senior, studio art. “Vortex,” Next was “Slam,” a cool upbeat Hugh “Peanuts” Whalum. Te of Us” by Courtney Biernat, another oil on canvas painting classic big band sound in which night closed with a stunning senior, studio art. Te piece is by Rachel McAlevey, senior, soloist Eric Person took the sax performance of “Down by the a feminist styled illustration studio art, is an evocative blue to another level. Another song Riverside,” featuring Oliver Nel- on law enforcement and social and white eye that represents an that bought down the house was son, Jr. on fute, Eric Person on justice complete with the teary obliquely rounded image being Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going alto sax, Willie Akins, Dwayne COURTESY OF STUART SHADWELL and pufy-eyed women feeing cast in the space and infnity of On.” Tis song had soloist Bosman and Paul DeMarinis on “Corner House-Aerial Views” by from the smoke flled malaise. the unknown. Dwight Bosman jumping up tenor saxophones, and Dwight Lindsey Melickian Te signature piece of Biernat Te Department of Art and down while playing and Bosman on baritone sax. It was and Art History at UMSL conjuring up a roar that trav- a night to remember. ofers many great programs that range from graphic design and printmaking to general fne arts and studio art. For more details on various the art programs and divisions at UMSL, visit www.umsl.edu/~art/Contact/ index.html. Te Curtain Call for Seniors exhibit will continue through August 19. Among the many opportunities for art majors at UMSL are schol- arships and paid internships at local venues such as the St. Louis Art Museum, Laumeier Sculpture Park, along with other local art institutes. For information about upcoming events at Gallery Visio, contact them at 314-516-7922. COURTESY OF STUART SHADWELL “Untitled I” by Samantha Hunerlach 6 SPORTS VISIT THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM June 22, 2015 Triton Softball for the Win and Other Awards KAT RIDDLER the home run hit for the Tritons with 18 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF during the conference, followed closely by Alex Stupek, sophomore, nursing, While the University of Missouri— with 16. Tritons ranked Number 1 in the St. Louis might not be as famous for its fnal regular season poll that was released sports as other University of Missouri May 6. campuses, there are sports at UMSL that Several Tritons were nominated for every Triton should be just as proud of. the Daktronics, Inc. All-America awards: UMSL’s softball team is one of those Hannah Perryman, junior, criminology, sports that really stood out and did an Butler, Stupek, Madison Zbaraschuk, amazing job this past year. senior, communications, and Katie Te Triton softball team fnished Ruteledge, senior, liberal studies. Te their 2015 season with a 48-8 record. Daktronics, Inc. all-region teams are

Tis winning record advanced them to nominated and voted on by sports LORI DRESNER/THE CURRENT the National Conference of (NCAA) information directors from schools in the Midwest Super Regional for the second respective regions. Te team continued Butler continued to make UMSL Coaches Association (NFCA) and a Sec- year in a row. Tis is on top of them its success even though the summer se- Tritons proud as she was nominated ond Team All-American by Daktronics, winning their third straight Great Lakes mester started. Te UMSL softball team for the 2015 Capital One Academic Inc./Division II Collegiate Commission- Valley Conference (GLVC) Tournament ranked number 9 in the fnal National All-America Division II Softball Second ers Association. She impressively pitched championship with a 25-5 record. Briana Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Team. Tis award is voted on by the 26 complete games without relief during Butler, senior, elementary education, led Division II Top 25 poll as of June 2. College Sports Information Directors the season. She also pitched 17 shutout of America (CoSIDA) and is given to games (when the opposing team does not 816 students nationwide to become part score) during the season. Perryman has of an honorary team for men’s football, earned the All-American award for three basketball, baseball, soccer, track & feld straight years, was awarded the second or cross-country; women’s basketball, team Daktronics, Inc. pick as a fresh- softball, soccer, volleyball, track & feld man, was one of three fnalists for the or cross-country. To be eligible, one must Schutt Sports/ NFCA Division II Player be at least a sophomore in academic of the Year, was named 2014 GLVC standing with a 3.30 or higher cumu- Co-Pitcher of the Year, was two-time lative grade point average, must be a NFCA Pitcher of the Week with a record starter or an important reserve, and must of six perfect games during the season be nominated by his/her sports informa- and another perfect game pitched in tion director. Butler is the 11th UMSL the GLVC Tournament. If that was not student to be given this award, and the enough of a Triton softball accomplish- fourth softball player in UMSL’s history ment, she leads the NCAA Division II to receive the honor. in strikeouts per seven innings with 12.6 Butler started in all 56 games of the and second in hits allowed per seven season playing frst base and was at bat innings with 3.37, shutouts, and total 163 times with total bases (TB) count strikeouts. of 123 and a runs batted in (RBI) score If students have free time, they LORI DRESNER/ THE CURRENT of 48. Butler obtained other honors should check out a softball home game Hannah Perryman winding up her pitch and awards throughout the season, located at the softball felds next to the too: Tird Team NFCA All-America Fine Arts Building of of Florissant Road. and Honorable Mention Daktronics, Make sure to show UMSL softball some Inc., All-America Honors, and was a Triton love and check out their next First Team All-GLVC and First Team game. For more information on players, All-Midwest Region honoree. games, and scores, check out umsltritons. Butler is not the only All-American com/index.aspx?path=softball or go to 404 Error: Ad not found honoree on the UMSL softball team. umsltritons.com and click “softball” Perryman was awarded First Team under sports. The advertisement you requested was not found. All-American by the National Fastpitch

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In Missouri, where there is cur- Care Company why you put up the laws have been passed in 25 states pro- rently no Right-to-Work law, employees announced Tuesday privacy fence and claiming that an employer cannot force in many businesses choose to support a that fve new weeds the ‘beware of dog’ workers to join a union and pay compul- union and pay dues for the many bene- have been discov- signs. sory fees as a condition of employment. fts and privileges protected by organized ered. Not only is 4. Grass One of the misapprehensions which labor. Over the generations, workers in the news shocking, Nature’s carpet. supporters of RTW argue, according to those businesses may decide to vote to but Die!Nature warns that these odious Grass is to the lawn what hair is to the the National Right to Work no longer have representation lifeforms may already be infesting your body— failing to grow in embarrass- Legal Defense Founda- by a union, and if so, that yard! How can you protect your half-acre ing bald splotches and thriving in all tion (NRTWDF) would be their right to do of vegetation eugenics? Te Chuckle has the little crevices you wish it had never (www.nrtw.org), is so as well. collected the latest advice from Die!Na- found. Taking Die!Nature’s Fourth-De- that compulsory According to the ture’s senior scientist, Dr. Sel Owtte: gree Flamethrower to your lawn will unionism in any NRTWDF, Missouri 1. Trees not only eliminate inconsistencies, but form goes against law is neither pro- If you live in the city, you may will also leave a charming blackish taupe fundamental hu- union nor anti-union. not have noticed, but these monsters surface encompassing your home. Grass man rights. In oth- RTW To the contrary, sprout up anywhere not inoculated with is not only unnecessary, but harbors all er words, everyone Missouri law does not asphalt. In fact, the government has pre- the unappealing traitorous organisms should be entitled protect workers from served thousands of acres rife with them listed above— except birds, or at least to work regardless of their company in divid- for no apparent reason! Do not let these intelligent birds— and the monstrosity being a member of a ing workers against one overgrown hunks of broccoli obscure that is below. union or not. another to oust a union. Many your view of your neighbor’s unshaded 5. Microorganisms While on its face this would companies, in fact, actively work to bathroom window. Get Die!Nature Liq- Germs, germs! In an Earth-shat- appear to be an innocent enough prop- block votes to unionize their workforce, uid Chainsaw today. tering research journal, Die!Nature’s osition, that is not entirely correct. In and workers caught in that fght may 2. Bird Nests top scientists revealed recently that fact, a ‘closed shop condition’ alluded face employment consequences. 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Who wants twittering and signs of helmets custom-ftted to the three types cannot tell a company who they can and cause to veto the legislature’s attempt life other than humankind outside their of ornament you should have in your cannot hire. Workers in a business or to pass Right-to-Work in Missouri. blinds in the morning? yard— enormous gas barbecue grill, dis- industry decide to join a particular union Te issue will come to a head again in 3. Moles play-only marble frepit, and occasional through a democratic vote and process. September when the Missouri General ‘If they were meant to be alive, they antique gnome. Grass roots worker rights organizations Assembly reconvenes to attempt to over- would not be so ugly.’ Tat is a sample of such as Missouri Jobs with Justice, are ride Governor Nixon’s veto. Five Parking Lots Worse than UMSL’s CHRIS ZUVER A stadium? No. I’m talking about 3. Fast Food Restaurants expensive, but if you plan on being there STAFF WRITER the parking garage next to the stadium. What the driver thinks: “Tis sucks. for a while, you will have to keep feeding Did you enjoy the game? I hope you Te food sucks. Tese people suck… it quarters. I hate parking lots. I am glad we have a lot of fond memories from that AND THEY DIDN’T GIVE ME ANY Te other option is shelling out have them, seeing as they are the only three-hour competition because you are KETCHUP!” roughly twenty dollars to get a spot in barricade keeping us from parallel-park- about to be in this trafc line for twice as Tere is one thing that makes fast the parking garage. Rough. ing anarchy; however many of them long with competition ten times as ferce. food parking lots uniquely diabolical: Also, if you are parking in a down- guarantee time spent searching for a And let us be honest: people are the drivers are not the only ones who are town parking garage, I hope it is not for spot. drunk and their team lost. So now you having a bad time. a sports game (see #5) Tat being said, the University of have short-tempered, intoxicated fans in Te one who is getting the real short 1. Te Airport Missouri —St. Louis’ parking availabil- control of two-ton machines that make end of the chicken fry is the drive-th- What the driver is thinking: “Forget ity can vary. During the mornings and for quite an efective battering ram. ru cashier. Many people who sit in the fnding a spot. Where am I?” afternoons, it is not fun. Te parking Sounds like fun. drive-thru imagine that somehow it is Tere is an old saying: “Keep your problem at UMSL is real. 4. Wal-Mart the window-guy’s fault that their food friends close, but make your enemies But we are not alone. Do not forget What the driver thinks: “Did these took so long. pick you up from the airport.” that we are lucky compared to some of people even park here?” Also, parking is scarce, so you should It starts with fnding your way. Te our parking brethren and sistren. While You know what I am talking about: get in the drive-thru lane and get ready signs never help. You might be looking the UMSL parking dilemma is nothing there are more people wandering the to blame the guy at the window. for the Southwest pick-up location but new, there are places with parking lots Wal-Mart parking lot than there are 2. Anywhere downtown wind up in a parking garage a mile be- much worse. inside the actual store. Tis is true even What the driver thinks: “I knew this neath the surface. And no matter what, So I made a list: Tese are fve lots in the wee hours of the morning. Trust was gonna happen so why am I even you are going to sufer trafc. that will make you glad you parked at me, I have been there. Do not judge me. mad?” Another major ache: if you want to UMSL. You need toilet paper when you need Te next time you plan on parking walk in and greet your friends or family 5. Sporting Event Lots toilet paper. downtown, remember that you plan on when they get of the plane, you must What the driver thinks: “Is it illegal Your average Wal-Mart parking lot parking downtown. fnd a spot. Ten, you have to wander to ram other cars or is that just consid- pedestrian has about as much sense of di- Sometimes you can get lucky and the dungeon that is the airport parking ered another sport?” rection as a blindfolded kid. Tis means fnd a spot on the street. Tat leaves you garage. Once you reach the right foor, You know the scene: dozens of sitting in a lane that you should be able with the task of parallel parking which is you have to fnd the terminal where your crazed fans screaming in a crowded area, to drive on, but there are too many hu- difcult at best. If you manage this, then loved one is arriving. all of them hoping for victory. mans standing there. you have the parking meter. It is not 8 VISIT THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM June 22, 2015

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