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NSIOE TBECUIIREIII1JNUNE.C8M Valentine's Day NightLife llliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillll_____ .. _____ .... ______UNIVERSRY Of MISSOURI- S'[ WUIS Power lailurecloses UMSl campus North campus loses power for the second time in less than four months

BY PAUL HACKBARTH & when initially determining the source many possibilities why it happened," school closings posted on Channel 5, MELISSA s. HAYDEN of the outage. he said. and Katie Couric didn't tell me any­ Confusion also described the state News Editor & StaffWriter Edwards explained the first thing thing," he said. of students who were in class when the University does in a power outage Kaestener did not experience the the power went out. Students waited is check . the elevators to make sure same confusion last semester when a For the second time in the past two in the snow or inside dark hallways nobody is stuck in them. If a person is power outage closed campus on Sept. semesters, a power outage on North . for more than an hour to find out if trapped, each elevator is equipped 20. ''Luckily, last time I had no class­ Campus caused UM-St. Louis to can­ classes were cancelled for the rest of with a phone line that is connected es," he said. cel all day and evening classes last the day. directly to the campus police to call Samples said the two incidents Wednesday. "If r go home, I would miss class for help. "There are also emergency were unrelated. "Last time, lightning Parts of north campus lost power at by the time I got transportation, so I'm lights that work in every single build~ struck a telephone pole, which caused approximately 9 a.m., and power was stuck waiting around until I know for mg," he said. the power outage," he said. This time, restored an hour and a half later. sure," said Elona Johnson, junior, While certain students waited out­ the problem was off campus. The power outage affected certain mass communication. "It's really side their classrooms, others took Frank Kochin, director of facilities buildings on North Campus, includ­ inconvenient. I take public transit, so advantage of the time. Muhammed services, said, ''There's not much we ing the Millennjum Student Center by the time I get up here, I can't just LaMotte, junior, pre-social work, can do to prevent another outage. and other buildings near the Quad. turn around and go back." started what he called "a new tradi­ Other equipment failed. It had nothing The Mark Twain Center, the police Another student, Jennifer Ream, tion" by throwing snow balls at peo­ to do with our campus," he said. station, Gallery 210 and the Fine Arts junior, communication, said, "I ple and at the University of Missouri Kochin explained that two feeder Building on Florissant Road were not thought it was very inconvenient. I seal on Clark Hall. Students also took lines typically power the campus, but affected by the power outage. had to drive an hour and a half to get advantage of the snow to play and "we're upgrading the substation, so "Essentially what happened was here, and I don't know if my other build snowmen. there's only one feeder line at this the substation near Page [Avenue] classes are closed." When the announcement to cancel time and it puts us a little more at with a feeder line into north campus Ron Edwards, coordinator of classes came, certain students were risk." failed," said Bob Samples, director of audiovisual services for Building frustrated at waiting around for noth­ When classes were finally can­ media, marketing. and printing ser­ Operations, said the decision to close ing. celled, Johnson left for the Metrolink vices. the campus was difficult until the Josh Kaestener, senior, criminal to enjoy her snow day but said, "I Samples said different electrical source of the problem could be found, justice, said, ''I know they don't have wish they could have some kind of Adam D. Wiseman! nJe CW7'flll lines feed into different parts of the "With an electrical problem, we any control over it, but it takes me consistency in figuring out when to A student braves the snow Wednesday before campus campus, . which caused confusion simply don't know. There could be so over an hour to get here. I watch the close." offiially closed at 10:30 a.m. See PAGE 3 for more photos.

3 Proposed Student Fees for UM-St. Louis ROTC takes aim at UMSL "'" (If approved by Board of Curators, fees would beg1n In fall 2006) • Business School Course Fee· $32 per credit hour • Media Studies Lab Course Fee $25 per credit hour

• Sctence Lab Fee $10 per credit hour ·fee would be implemented 2007

Proposed Student Fee for Entire UM system

• Fadlity Fee $1 0 per credit hour UMSL students may pay four more fees

has gone up pretty dramatically," he said In the fall semester, student cred­ it hours for business majors increased Three proposed specific UM -St by 8 percent and this spring, they Louis campus fees and one UM sys­ increased by 6 percent. temwide fee could mean that certain ''We're in the circumstance in the Adam D. Wiseman! The Current students may be paying more for their College of Business where demand is major. increasing so cutting back doesn't Nicolas Intrieri, sophomore at SLU, ta.kes watch over his portion of the perimeter secured by his sqaud. He and nearly 60 The. ' College of Business sound like the right answer," he said. other ROTC members, including six from UM-St. Louis, took part in a three-stage training exercise Saturday morning. The Adn:riniStration is considering the first Womer added, "I know that ROTC program In St. Louis is named "The Gateway Battalion" and is looking to recruit more UM-St. Louis students. fee, one for undergraduates enrolled increased costs are a problem We in the department The proposed fee need more funds in order to one, hire would cost students about $32 per high quality faculty, but two, our stu­ credit hour starting in 2007 if the dents are getting squeezed pretty hard Missourians have mixed reactions to ·sa le of MOHELA Board of CuratorS approves it at their with respect with tuition and other next meeting in March. costs." Dean Keith Womer said from the The proposed business fee is simi­ BY BEN SWOFFORD building projects, $100 million for MOHELA was outdated and fewer plan, has managed to get most to sup­ --- - - curators' point of view, it is iinportant lar to the one that exists at UM­ News Associate Editor and endowed scholarships and the rest students used the program every year port it, . including certain student that student fees for similar programs Columbia, as well as the student fee for promoting Life Sciences and its sale could give a cash jump­ groups like the Intercampus Student are consistent, but from his perspec­ for the master's in business adminis­ Technology. start to many programs. Council. · , tive, "It has to do with the cost of pro­ tration program at the UM-St Louis The Missouri Higher Education The Missouri House of Blun.t has approved the MOHELA Surprisingly, in the last few days viding high quality business educa­ graduate leveL Loan Authority has become the latest Representatives created MOHELA in sale and the Missouri legislature is Blunt has received opposition from an tion," he said The second fee would apply to political debate as Missouri Gov. Matt 1981 as a program to provide students behind him, but Blunt has critics unlikely quarter. Republicans in the "My hope is that we'll be able to media studies course in the College of Blunt and his political opponents have with low interest loans for college. screaming at him from all sides. state legislature have created a counter construct a fee increase and a corre­ Fine Arts and Communication. The squared off in the last weeks over his MOHELA provides banks with stable Many are upset at the timing of the plan on how to use the money from sponding funding for need-based department's proposal would cost stu­ proposal to privatize MOHELA and bonds that banks can then loan to stu­ plan. Blunt announced the sale Jan. 26 the MOHELA assets. The Republican scholarships," Womer said dents taking those course $25 per use the income to fund educational dents at lower rates. The program has and MOHELA endorsed it Jan. 31 plan calls for an increase in the fund­ According to the proposal, 20 per­ credit hour. initiatives and scholarships. slowly built up loan assets worth bil­ with changes. Certain groups feel that ing for student scholarships from the cent of the fee would go to need-based Dean John Hylton said current The plan, called the Lewis and lions. MOHELA and the public were blind­ Blunt plan and a decrease in funding scholarships, while the remainder funds do not allow the college to bet­ Clark Discovery Initiative, will sell Critics say that private companies sided by the plan and not given suffi­ for buildings and life sciences. would go toward recruiting and keep­ ter maintain or replace equipment over $425 million worth of cannot provide the same type of stable cient time to discuss the proposed The fate of MOHELA has almost ing business fuculty. needed for media studies classes. MOHELA assets, effectively privatiz­ loan environment that the government changes. been decided, and it will be unrecog­ ''Frankly, the costs have been ing the program. Blunt originally pro­ can provide and that students will be However, Blunt, who went on a nizable. All that is left is to decide going up pretty dramatically. Demand posed using $300 million for capital hurt as a result Blunt says that statewide trip to rally support for the how to split the spoils. see FEES, page 12

INDEX Vegetarian Opinion: Basketball tales of Bulletin Board financial aid teams wrap healthy on the up season's ~inions eating habits chopping home games Features block A f:t E 8 ~ ~ Sports 10 ~ See page 6 See page 4 Classifteds 11 See page 10

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Call 516--5174 for details or email [email protected] Ai\ \\St t'l9 Melissa McCrary • Features Editor Cate Marquis' A & E Editor Today is the entry deadline for Bellerive Lindsey Barringer' Sports Editor Adam D. WISeman' Photo Director Tues. , Feb. 14 Usa Schetcher, assistant profes­ Campus Recreation's badminton Christine Eccleston· Copy Editor Mon ., Feb. 13 sor of biology at UM-St. Louis, and table tennis tournaments. The Pierre Laclede Honors Valentine's Auction Ben Swofford • News Associate The events are for all skill levels College publication will debut Tau Sigma Blood Drive will discuss "Pseudomonas Patricia Lee • FeaJUres Associate I Sysingae Infection of Plants" at and will be held in the Mark from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the The second annual auction will Kevin Ottley' Photo Associate Twain/ Athletics & fitness Center. Provincial House Common Room A blood drive will be held with be in the Pilot House from 12:30 12:30 p.m. in B101 Benton Hall. Rudy Scoggins' Cartoonist The seminar is free, open to the The tournament will take place on South Campus. At 11: 30 the American Red Cross from 10 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Two digital Elizabeth Gearhart· Cartoonist public, and part of the "Food from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 21. a.m., an award-"'!inning author Miata Lewis-Harris • Page Designer a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Century cameras will be given away as for Thought" seminar series Both events are free and open to and UM-St. Louis professor will Rooms at the MSC. door prizes and you will be able sponsored by the Biological soci­ students, faculty and staff. speak. Refreshments will be Staff Writers to bid on fellow students for a Monday Noon Series chance to win a date. Also, stop ety. Lunch will be provided. Register in the Campus served. NaKenya Shwl1are, Franci.~ lam, Brian S;limo, Call 6438 for more info. Recreation office, 203 Mali< Zach Meyer, Benjamin Israel, Alberto Patino, by the International Business Twain or call 5326 for more infor­ Psychoanalytic Lecture laura Ayers, Genetie Jones, Melissa S, Hayden, Susan Brownell, associate profes­ Club table in the MSC to pur­ Chemist ry Colloquium mation. Mabel Suen, Brian E. Oliver,Javier Nadal, laGuan sor of anthropology, will explore chase serenades and gifts for Fuse, Bmmven Vass, Erin Boyle, Sean Michael, Psychoanalyst and writer Adam differences between Western and your Valentine. The event is Jason Wendleron, Jeff Anderson Oriental attitudes toward sports Raven Huang, assistant professor Phillips will speak on "Great sponsored by Students Today Friday, Feb. -17 Staff Photographer.; of biochemistry at the University Expectations and First at 12:15 p.m. in 229 J.e. Penney Alumni Tomorrow, The office of of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, "The State of Btack America Impressions" at Washington Carla Calmese, T.G. Weaver, Margarer Clarke Conference Center. She also dis­ Student Life and IBe. cusses Western oppo­ will discuss "Molecular 2006" University's Laboratory Sciences Ad &. Business Associates sition to China's entering interna­ "Food f or Thought" Recognition and Mechanisms of Building on Feb. 17 at 7:30 Kashif Ali, Mark Sanders, Tlffi Perers tional sports, and China's promo­ RNA Modifications that Require U.S. Rep . William Lacy Clay, p.m. For info, visit Breakage of Glycosidic Bonds" at 388 Millennium Student Center tion of Chinese culture through Robert J. Marquis, professor of Missouri will lead this discussion www. talkingcure .org 4 p.m. in 451 Benton Hall. One University Boulevard the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. biology at UM-St. LOUis, will dis­ beginning at 7 p.m. in the E. Coffee will be served at 3:45 St. Louis, Missouri 63121 Free. Call 5699 for more infor­ cuss "Ecology and Evolution on Desmond and Mary Ann Lee p.m. Free. Call 5311 for more Sat., Feb. 18 mation. Insect Herbivore-Plant Theater at the Touhill. This Newsroom· (314) 516-5174 information. Advertising. (314) 516-5316 Interactions" at 12:30 p.m. in event is free and open to the Business • (314) 516-5175 Artemis String Quartet B101 Benton Hall The seminar public. Call 6807 for more infor­ Trivia Contest Arianna String Quartet Fax • (314) 516-6811 is free, open to the public, and mation. Email· am [email protected] Concert will be held at 7:30 part of the "Food for Thought" p.m. at The Ethical Society of An African-American History Quartet will perform "Sing, website seminar series sponsored by the 'Am I Someone's Mirror? St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Rd. Month contest will be held from Speak and Dance," a family http://www.tbecurrentonline. com Biological society. Lunch will be Diversity Issues in the 21 st Tickets are $23 for adults and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pilot concert and discussion, at 4 provided. Call 6438 for info. Century' $18 for students. For more House. 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"Our deepest fear is nerdy or uncool? Be hon- not that we are inade­ est. I've played the quate. Our deepest fear is "dumb blonde" card that we are powerful myself. It's a complete ocyond measure. waste. Revel in your '1t is our light, not our' quirks, your brains and darkness, that most your talents, because frightens us. We ask our­ your actions will inspire selves, 'who am I to be others to follow suit brilliant, gorgeous, talent­ Another way to stay ed, fabulousT Actually, "awake" involves your who are you not to be? KATE DROLET eyeballs. Actually look at You are a child of God. people. Quick hallway Managing Editor Your playing small does hellos usually involve a not serve the world. brief head nod, smile There is nothing enlightened about and, if you're lucky, a ''how's it shrinking so that other people won't going?" Most people don't bave time feel insecure around you. to stop in the MSC Bridge and inquire "We are all meant to shine, as chil­ about the nitty-gritty of every acquain­ dren do. We were born to make mani­ tance's life. Just look at the people you Financial aid is on the fest the glory of God that is within us. greet Make honest-to-goodness ocu- It is not just in some of us; it is in lar connection. It will feel weird the everyone. And as we let our own light first few times, and many won't return shine, we unconsciously give other your gaze. But when someone does, people permission to do the same. As you'll feel a jolt political chopping block we are liberated from our own fear, I think we're generally afraid of our presence automatically liberates prolonged eye contact becaUse of the others" (Marianne Williamson). genuine emotion that lives there. If It seems that needy college stu­ low interest loans that have helped active political constituency: the poor. I spent the last three days trying to you dress up a sad person and only dents have become the latest target thousands of Missourians fund their Raising interest rates · on college convince a group of retreat-goers of look at her clothes, you'll never know for state and national politicians look­ college education. loans will not affect students whose the truth in this quote. As the unofficial how she feels. Our eyes give us away, ing to nirn public spending. So, why have politicians decided parents are wealthy. It will affect slogan of the Newman Center's and really looking at people forces us The House of Representatives to place student loans on the chop­ those students who truly depend on Awakenings retreat, these words fol­ to see and consider their humanity. voted on Fep. 1 to cut $12.7 billion in ping block? student loans with low interest rates lowed me through the weekend. Don't oc afraid of it. funding for federal student loans. Politicians argue that the cuts are to finance their education. Hence its name, the retreat is meant VIsual connection makes me feel Congress raised the interest rates on necessary to bring the federal and In Missouri, even if colleges and to 'awaken' people to the human expe~ life's depth. I'll sincerely smile at a Stafford and Parent Loans for state budgets back into line. Universities receive funding for capi­ rience, and our cozy camp out in stranger and find myself thinking, '1 Undergraduate Students (PLUS). However, politicians ignore the fact tal improvements to scientific facili­ Eureka made it easy to observe every wonder if he's headed home. Is he The Missouri Higher Education that by making it more difficult for ties (at UM-St. Louis, the MOHELA detail of life. However, I knew coming headed home to his wife? Do they get Loan Authority also came under students to pay back loans or get low­ could provide $18 million to fund back to the newspaper, academic along? Do they argue about finances, attack. After a proposal by Gov. Matt interest loans in college, they could oc improvements to the Benton-Stadler responsibilities and a dangerously long or are they planning a vacation with Blunt to sell the state '5 non-profit loan discouraging more graduates from Hall science complex and the Center to-do list would shake my sense of their kids? Will they talk about their agency to a for-profit company in entering the work force with high­ for Emerging Technology), our politi­ serenity. days over dinner tonight, o~ do th.ey order to raise money for the state, paying jobs (which results in higher cians should give serious considera­ Fortunately, this weekend and this ignore each other? Did he eat dinner MOHELA announced an alternative income taxes for the government). tion to the underlying question:' quote awakened me to a method of with his own parents when he was a plan which would sell off a large Besides, the students affected by shouldn't the profits of any sale of achieving constant awareness and kid? Is be tired from a stressful day chunk of its assets and return the cuts to student loans are by and large MOHELA be funneled back to fur­ appreciation for this enormous life. like lam?" money (expected to be about $450 the students least able to afford a col­ ther MOHELA.'s mission to provide FIrst, admit to yourself that you Eye contact isn't the biggest com­ million) to the state. lege education. Saddling needy stu­ affordable access to education for all rock. Don't feel vain when you look in mitment you'll make, but it will ocne­ While the money from the sale dents with thousands more in interest Missourians? the mirror and occasionally admire fit you like no other volunteer effort would oc used for capital improve­ payments over the life of their loans By focusing instead on funding what you see. Pull your talents, pas­ can.. ments and scholarships at Missouri could curtail the number of needy stu­ capital improvements at our universi­ sions and lifetime of accomplishments Immerse yourself in every detail of ~ universities and colleges in order to dents receiving a college education ties, the state seems to be saying that out from the pile of embarrassing CDs each day. Without hesitating, put your promote the biotech industry in the and advancing to a better life through education will be enhanced through and ugly sweaters in your closet. Your amazing self out there for the world to state. better employment opportunities. better buildings and facilities, but brilliance shouldn't collect dust see. Uncertainty blurs your vision and However, selling off MOHELA's Perhaps it is DO coincidence that those improvements (imly benefit Have you ever played do,wn your lets you fall asleep in the middle of uK: ." assets could make it harder for low­ the students most affected by the cuts those students who can afford to pay intelligence because you didn't want most important experience you'll ever . income Missouri students to get the are also typically members of a less top-dollar for their education. to seem too smart, too superior, too have: your life. It's time to wake Up ~ .Jo Editorial Board MIKE SHERWIN KATE DROLET MELISSA McCRARV PAUL HACKBARTH Iran criticism shows American hypocrisy Exploring Wales leads PATRICIA LEE CHRIST1NE ECCLESTON Since 1970, the United States has McNamara wrote that a single . ADAM D. WISEMAN been party to a treaty committing us to one-megaton nuclear bomb would to life lesson MABEL SuEN end the nuclear anus race and work to ignite a fireball more than a half-mile abolish our stockpile of nuclear wide three times as hot as the sun that LINDSEY BARRINGER weapons. That treaty has been in the would bum everything in it and send Since my last corre- minute drive from our MEUSSA S. HAYDEN news a lot recently, but not because out a 250-mph wind that in 12 sec­ spondence, I've had a destination, Preseli "Our opinion" reflects the majority we have failed to hold up our end of onds would kill half the people within marvelous adventure set Venture. We had signed opinion of the Editorial Board. the bargain. three miles and flatten every building. in Wales. up fo!, an "Adventure The news coverage focuses exclu­ The radiation would kill many more The joy of the Missouri Weekend" in Preseli. sively on Iran which is apparently pro­ people in the hours and days immedi­ London Program is the This meant we could RS ducing weapons-grade nuclear fuel ately afterward. We have dozens of bountiful time we have to sign up for three activi- and kicked United Nations inspectors BEN.JAMIN ISRAEL bombs this size, and many more travel to other co,untries. ties. Everyone would ~ MAIL out of the country. '. StajJ Writer smaller oI).es. While some study abroad participate in biking 388 Millennium Student Center I'm referring to the Nuclear I am sure that if we dismantled programs forbid the stu- option, as the horses had- One University Blvd Nonproliferation Treaty, signed by three-quarters of our weapons tomor­ dents from traveling out- LAURA AVERS n't emerged from their St. Louis, MO 63121 President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 wrote for Foreign Policy Magazine row, we could destroy any country, side the country, MLP StajJWriter winter hibernation, or FAX which went into effect when enough last year, the threat of an accidental probably any continent, maybe the brought several people to whatever horses do dur- - 314-516-6811 countries signed On. It is, according to nuclear war is as great now as it was world, in a matter of hours. talk to us about weekend trips and ing the winter. . Article Six of the U.S. Constitution, when the Soviet Union was our Why would we want to do that? spring break. Traveling throughout · We also bad the cboices of sea E-MAIL ,s; the supreme law of the land. enemy, Current policy calls for reducing Europe is remarkably cbeap with sev-kayaking, coasteering and surfing. I [email protected] So why do we have about 4,000 Even though the Cold War is over, the number of offensive nuclear eral low fare airlines competing for chose sea kayaking and coasreering, Letters to the editor should be brief, strategic nuclear weapons today, near­ the military still is on alert, ready to weapons to 3,800 in 2007 and to student travelers. Plus, I always have which I will explain in more detail. and those not exceeding 200 words will ly half of all nuclear weapons in the launch a nuclear strike within 20 min­ between 1,700 and 2,200 by 2012, but the possibility of taking a train or bus Preseli Venture is located in the be given preference. We edit letters world? utes of a report of a nuclear attack. continuing research to make those . to my ~stination. countryside just a short way from the for clarity and length, not for dialect, Russia has nearly as many as we Humans being what we are, one weapons more powerful. I opted for the latter to make my Pembrokeshire Coast National Park correctness, intent or grammar. All let­ do. China, Britain and France have no mistake could launch the greatest cat­ If we continue to upgrade our way to Pembrokeshire in Wales. The During our hike, we traveled along ters must be signed and must include a more than 400 each, Israel may have astrophe since the extinction of the nuclear arsenal, how can we expect journey there was as excruciating as it over seven miles of coastline within daytime phone number. Students must more than 100, India and Pakistan less dinosaurs. According to McNamara, ~ other nations to re~ from joining was inexpensive. Eight hours spent the National Park. At times, we ven­ include their student 10 numbers. than 100 each, with North Korea hold­ we came awfully close launching the nuclear club? Ifwe don't honor the 'on a bus led to many sore muscles at tured down to the sea's edge along the Faculty and staff must include their ing mayoc as much as half a dozen. nuclear weapons three- times when he part of the Nuclear Proliferation · the end. Northern Atlantic title(s) and department(s). Editor-in­ Ocean.' chief reserves the right to respond to Only North Korea would oc crazy was defense secretary. Treaty that applies to us, how can we . My two companions and I did letters. The Current reserves the right enough to use them on us. Nuclear weapons are far more dan­ expect Iran or anyone else to honor it? arrive safely Friday night in a little to deny letters. According to an article · former gerous than anything our armed forces town called Haverfordwest, a 20 see LONDON, page 12 Defense Secretary Roocrt McNamara used in Vietnam or Iraq. see NUKES, page 5

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With respect to the recent coverage received no attention from this audi­ Stadtlander refers to the perfor­ must be addressed. After simply typing annual drag show at UMSL and Miss (and·biology) of the controversy surrounding the ence and, in fact, was sent a letter from mance as "pornographic". This would the words "drag show, university" into RHA (Residence Hall Association), PRIZM drag show, held last October in Bob Samples explaining'the rights con­ imply that there was nudity involved in the Google search engine, we retrieved where male residents dress as females the UMSL Pilot House, there have ferred to the event under the the presentations, which was not the the following information: in a fun and silly competition, has been Ahh, love. been glaring omissions of opinion. Constitution, namely our right to free case, Pornographic also implies that the • Ball State UniverSity holds a semi­ held annually for at least five years. What makes fools like us fall in During the discussion of this event, speech. primary purpose of the event was to annual drag show Curator David Wasinger is also dis­ love? the voice of the community of people He then sent the letter to members cause sexual arousal. This is an event • Santa Clara University holds an approving of the drag shqw, and seems Lbve quizzes and dating question­ who funded, attended and in all ways . of the Board of Curators and to the St which was held to celebrate National annual drag show incredulous that it was allowed. He naires focus on what you and someone have supported this event has been for­ Louis Post~Dispatch and called the Coming Out Day and to invoke pride • Univ. of Southern Maine holds an seems to feel, through information else have in common. Sharing the gotten. FOX 2 network. These bodies did pay for their culture in our GLBTA stu­ annual drag show passed to him by Stadtlander, that the 'IW same' interests, same background and In last week's issue of The Current attention to his complaints, and an arti­ dents. It is a cultural experience. meant • Lehigh Univ. held a drag show in show was of a lewd nature and referred . the s~e habits certainly· seem to . be ["Board of curators discusses PRIZM cle was published in the Post-Dispawh to raise awareness, not an explicit pr0- October 2005 to it as "a homosexual drag show with linked to long-term relationships. But drag show drama," Feb. 6], an article which did not feature the accounts of duction. ' . • UM-Kansas City has held an lap dances." We wish to assure Curator love seems to discussing the PRIZM drag show was anyone directly involved with the Stadtlander also seems upset about annual drag show for four years Wasinger that there were no lap dances want to play published. event, and did not paint it in a favorable the 'presence of children at the event. • Univ. of Northern Colorado held a and that we represent GLBTA activities, tricks on us. The article dealt mainly with the light The performance was advertised as a drag show in January 2006 and culture with pride and decorum. There is evi- discussion of the event at the Board of Hoping that this would not be taken drag show, nothing else. • UW - Milwaukee held a drag We are proud of our annual drag .. denee that, Curators meeting on Friday, Jan. 27. It seriously, we made no reply and If a parent then deemed it necessary show in February 2004 show and of the number of people that When it comes provided little to no backgrotmd infor­ believed that this sole complaint would to expose their child to this cultural act, The list continues. The University it attracts. We received at least 50 writ­ to the chem­ mation on the event, included no quotes SOOIl be forgotten. However, the effects for their own independent reasons, and of Missouri- Columbia also holds a ten evaluations of the program from istry of love, or references to people involved in or of this debacle are still being felt, as is we as organizers knew that this was a drag show annually in celebration of survey sheets handed out at the event, different is bet­ even present at the event and gave no evidenced by its discussion at the non-Illide, non-pornographic event, it National Coming Out Day, much like and all comments were glowing prais­ ter, too. clue as to why this controversy was Curators' meeting. seems that we have no reason to bar ours at UM- St Louis. We are not es for the performances. We appear sparked. So, as attendees and members The discrepancies of Stadtlander's their entry. All children present were attempting to reinvent the wheel, but Stadtlander's criticism is the only hardwired to MARQUIS of the organizations that have co-spon- . letter are numerous. He declares that accompanied by adult guardians, and simply to exercise the same freedoms one we have received from a patron for .-. prefer what is Science Columnist sored the event this year and the year the event is a "misuse of Missouri tax­ many of the children present were rela­ to celebrate GLBTA culture that are either of the two shows. Drag shows best genetical- before, we have decided to give our payer dollars." Student programs such tives of the performers. Stadtlander also given to many other universities. are an importarit part of GLBTA cul­ ly. Young, accol,lIlt of the events. as this are funded with student fees, criticizes the lack of security. Despite However, as we said before, ture, and drag performers take part in healthy people look more attractive. The controversy surrounding the which are paid through tuition, and this the fact that he implies that we were Stadtlander's letter has shocked many. nearly all GLBTA events. We will not Thick, shiny hair, bright eyes and drag show was begun as the result of a program was no exception. Also, with squandering money, our budget did not At the Curators' meeting held on Fri, exclude any subculture from the white even teeth do not just look good, letter written by Charles Stadtlander, statements such as this, Stadtlander allow for hiring security officers, as is Jan. 27 our Chancellor Thomas George GLBTA community. We are commit­ they are perceived tmconsciollsly as president of the Log Cabin implies that the event was costly. It is the case for nearly all student organiza­ apologized and called the drag show a ted to the ideals of including GLBTA J' signs of good health. Men find women Republicans. one of the least costly events which tion funded events on campus. The unique incident As students who sup­ persons, creating community and with a certain hip to waist ratio more Stadtlander compiled a vicious let­ take place on campus, and one of the numerous other cases of failed logic in port GLBTA culture we do not tmder­ empowering our culture. attractive. Interestingly, the 'same hip ter, filled with irregularities and most highly attended, therefore, eco­ the letter are too many to be mentioned. stand the need for this apology and Cow1ney Haberer, PRIZM presi­ to waist ratio is associated with fertili­ untruths, and at £ist sent it to officials nomically speaking at least, it seems Also, the attitude that drag shows would like to note that this is not a dent, and Shanna Carpenter, co­ ty and successful childbearing, within UM-St Louis. However, he quite a good use of funds, are uncommon in university settings unique incident. This was the second chair of University Program Board although that is certainly not what guys consciously think at the time of ... pickup. Some ' other less obvious rules of Rivermen thank UMSL Chancellor isn't always front page news Student: Grad attraction also exist. Most likely you have experienced this type of incident, or you have seen campus for its I am happy that [UM-St. Louis arotmd I see Tom George's mug on the used to Blanche [Touhill] - a woman school doesn't it in friends: you go out with someone Chancellor] Tom George is interested front page of The Current whose greatest legacy is an empty per­ with whom you have a lot in common, in the cultural life of the campus. It's Do we not have newsmaking stu­ forming arts center that costs this cam­ who seems a good match, yet the support of team nice that he is a cultured fellow who dents on this campus? I know we do: pus about $2 million per year in losses discriminate 1, "chemistry" is not there. Or you meet appreciates art and music. Learned students who are politically active, (look closely at the numbers, and someone that you know intellectually The men's basketball team wish­ people should appreciate these things. who win awards, who start campus you'll see it too). But are we so desper­ I must disagree with the claim of is all wrong for you, yet you feel es to thank the entire UM-St Louis I cannot for the life of me, howev­ organizations, who excel in athletics, ate for a Chancellor that gives a damn Colon Moore ["Student files discrimi­ sparks are flying when you are togeth­ campus community for their support er, understand why it is front-page etc. How about we agree that it's nice about us that we put him on the front nation lawsuit against Grad School," er. A biological conflict could be at of UM-St. Louis basketball Feb. 9. It news eveIY time Tom condescends to that Tom looked at the elephant paint­ page every time he shows his face on The Current, Feb. 6]. fault here. was a terrific night for' players visit a gallery or give a recital. Do 'we ings and, instead, print student-cen­ campus? He is accusing the University of Maybe he passed the sniff test A because it was fun to play in an envi­ not have students attendibg galleries, tered features? Please give me a break. Missouri at St. Louis of discrimination iii study at University of Lausanne, ronment that was in Mark Twain playing recitals? Every time I turn I realize that we're still probably Mark Kahrhoff, Optometry in denying his application for admis­ Switzerland, asked women to sniff T­ Thursday night. sion into the Graduate History pro­ shirts worn by unidentified, tmseen Further, we appreciate the hard gram. men with a variety of genotypes work and commitment put into this At the time I was admitted into the lin1Ced ' to ''f)Oi:'6' immune systems and event by many UM-St. Louis depart­ Battle of political ideology won with humility, not force UM-St. Louis criminology and crimi­ body' oob~eh"'ilie wbmen rimked ments, offices and student organiza­ nal justice graduate program, I had the smell of the shirts from best to tions. credentials that mirror Mr. Moore's, ,. worst, they showed a preference for Additionally, we thank the fans How many teamsters does it take to itary war; though it can take that form, thing are too numerous to delve into at I was a disabled, 48-year-old Vietnam­ those who had genotypes different who were at the game. We enjoy screw in a lightbulb? Fifty-three, and The word is better interpreted as the moment. era veteran, with a 3.4 cumulative from their own. The shirts worn by . playing for UM-St. Louis and devel­ you got a problem with that? "struggle." The struggle is both inter­ I am writing because we are at a grade point average, and a 3.8 in my . men who had most different geno­ oping University pride. Playing bas­ Is there a relationship behvee.n this nal and external, against forces that serious juncture in American history major. types were rated as smelling the best ketball for loyal UM-St. Louis fans trite joke and the predatory talk of our seek to destroy the core essence of where we can realize our own fallibil­ Entrance into the Graduate When two people reproduce, com­ while they wear red and gold is real­ president regarding his decapitation of Islam. ity and the differences between our­ Criminology Program at UM-St. bining different genotypes increases ly neat. the Al-Qaeda regime? I do indeed The misinterpretation of this word selves and others, or continue with our Louis is competitive. Only 15 of 65 . the strength of child's immune system. It has been brought to our atten­ think so, and TIl tell a sick joke of my is an obvious piece of propaganda imperial hubris. applicants were accepted into my t' While most married couples do not tion that we may have offended UM­ own to illustrate. designed to portray the enemy as "Decapitating" Al-Qaeda sounds class. end up solely as a result of genetic St. Louis fans especially· in the stu­ How many terrorists does it take to crazed and primitive. But, in American great in a press release, but does it real­ Surely, worthy applicants were not connection, it might playa role in the dent body by not thanking them kill 168 people? Just two. Or, how parlance, a jihad is just about "keeping ly matter? Do you honestly believe admitted into my program as well. initial attraction. immediately after the game. This is many terrorists does it take to kill it real." So, the Islamic jihad is about that the president's strategy will elimi­ But since coming to UMSL I have In another study, subjects who not the case; we never intended to 3,000 people? Roughly nineteen, defending a culture and religion, and nate every terrorist foe of the United become fully employed in my field described themselves as "madly in disappoint the UM-St. Louis student though some of them did fail at nailing not an offensive against all Christians States? The president can go and kill with the help of the professors in my love" looked at pictures of their body. Actually we were so intent on their target. as some would like us to believe. off everyone in his little deck of cards, department; and I no longer receive t" beloveds. Under MRL the portion of winning the game for UM-St. Louis My point is that the president, the In a completely different scenario, but if one man shows up at the disability ! the brain that became active was the fans we overlooked the necessary secretary of war and the White House yet related, T11ll McVeigh blew up the Olympics with a suitcase nuke it real­ Mr. Moore claims; "They didn't dorsal caudate nucleus and the right thank you's. We wanted to win for press secretary can speak all they wish Murrah building in Oklahoma, partly ly doesn't matter that the head of the like my age, They didn't want no ventral tegmental area, areas linked to the. UM-St. Louis fans. Please accept about disemboweling terrorist net­ because he was nuts, but also because snake has been skewered and lit Vietnan1 era disabled veteran there. reward and pleasure. The caudate our apologies. It was cool to play works, but the true problem in our cur­ he saw the ever-expansive militaristic aflame. They didn't want me." From my situ­ nucleus, in particular, is full of recep­ basketball in such a fun environ­ rent situation is ideology and society in which we live as inimical to A battle based on ideology is not ation we can see that the University tors for the neurotransmitter ment. It was awesome; thank you. American imperialism. the freedoms we claim to hold impor­ won by "smokin' out the terrorists." It does not discriminate by age, military ~ dopamine. Stimulation of dopamine We are proud to be UM-St. Louis Osama Bin Laden initiated an tant. is won through humility and the abili­ status or disability. This would sug­ receptors is associated with energy, student-athletes and coaches, and we attack against the United States I am not writing to advocate any ty to accept that not everyone wants to gest that Mr. Moore's last accusation is elation and focused attention. are trying to develop UM-St. Louis because of our (most importantly) mil­ particular policy in Iraq; I don't under­ supersize it ... some just want a land probably accurate. And from what I But pleasure is not the only pride. itary encroachment into aud ideologi­ stand war planning, yet I do want the free from the crap we think is so won­ see, I don't blame them. response linked to these brain regions. Go Rivermen. cal hostility toward Middle Eastern U.S. to "win." To me, "winning" derful. Sincerely, These areas are also associated with Respectfully, culture. Jihad has been misinterpreteu means the attainment of some order. Timothy Lancaster goal~oriented behavior. The goal Chris Pilz and 2006 men's on a massive scale (intentionally) as and I think that it is a goal worth striv­ Phillip Reither Graduate student, criminology .,. might be to win over the object of basketball players "holy war." A Jihad is more than a mil- ing for. The nuts and bolts of the whole senio~crUninology and criminal justice your affection, or it might be to break doWn the barriers that keep you apart This study, published this month in the Journal of Neurophysiology, noted NUCLEAR, from page 4 Stem cell petition on bridge is deceptive .--.,.. ... -, - - ~----..- -- - ~- . --".- - .--.-...- ...-' .. ---.... _. . that affected areas of the brain were different from the areas of the brain p associated with emotion Or with sex In the past couple of weeks, many of port of embI)'onic stem cell research egg. A body cell (from skin or heart etc.) We have had nuclear weapons for A Brookings Institution study in drive. Parts of the brain that become UM-St Louis' students have passed by and cloning. contains 46 chromosomes, the number the last 60 years and haven't used them 1998 found that our nuclear weapons active during sexual arousal only par­ a table on the Millennium Student Contrary to the successes of adult of clnumosomes that make up a person. since we wiped out more than 350,000 program cost taxpayers $5.5 trillion tially overlap those activated by sight Center Bridge or in Benton Hall that is and cord blood stem cells, embryonic The petition states that because a sperm civilians with two bombs at the end of dollars since its inception. Not spend­ of the subject's beloved. soliciting signatures for a petition stem cells have been proven time and and egg are not fertilized that cloning is World War II. A one-megaton bomb ing that would have reduced our $8.2 So love and sex really are not the regarding stem cell research. This peti­ again not to work. Embryonic stem cells not going on, but if you have 46 chro­ like the one I described is 70 times as trillion national debt by more than half. same, physiologically. tion is very deceptive, and I stIungly have caused laboratory mice to grow mosomes it does not take a genius to fig­ powerful as the bombs we dropped on When will it end? t The dorsal caudate nucleus, one of urge all of you not to sign it. tumors, and not only that, but an embryo ure out that that is a person. And thus an Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Can we expect other cotmtries to the brain regions that become active at A group called the Missouri is a life in its earliest stage, so life is embryo (in SCNT's case a clone of the Even if nuclear war made sense, not build nuclear weapons as we con­ the sight of subject's beloved, is Coalition for Lifesaving Cures sponSors being destroyed. This petition that you person whose body cell was donated) is which they don't, .isn't 1,700 too tinue to do so? thought to be involved in integration the petition. Its main objective is to are asked to sign is simply asking for created, and the people in the laboratory many? Note: Israel, India and Pakistan of early memories, emotional attach­ obtain roughly 140,000 registered your support of something that has been allow the embryo to grow a few days, Nuclear weapons are not cheap. never signed. the non-proliferation ment and personal concepts of attrac­ Missouri voters' signatures in order to proven not to work and of something and then they e)..-tract the stem cells from The delivery systems-ground­ treaty. North Korea clainlS to have tiveness. Interestingly, the researchers get the organization's sponsored initia­ that destroys life. the embryo, and then the embryo dies as launched missiles, submarine­ dropped out, but other nations say it did .. also found that areas of the brain stim­ tive on the ballot this November. What If Missouri votes in favor of this ini­ a result launched missiles and jet bombers are not give proper notice . ulated by romantic love were on the this initiative will allow, if approved by tiative, a state constitutional amendment Clearly the sponsors of this petition expensive as well. right side of the' brain, while areas Missouri's voters, is outrageous. will be made to protect embryonic stem think that Missouri voters are stupid stimulated by simple facial attractive­ The table has a sign !hat asks for cell research and cloning, and your tax because they are trying to use fancy ness were mostly on the left side. your signature so that Missouri might dollars will be used to support these temlS such as "Somatic Cell Nuclear These differences might be part of vote on "stem cell research." . practices! One of the other lies of this Transfer" to make us think that cloning why you think your significant other I am not sure if you are aware of this, petition is that it says that it "bans human is not going to happen. If they want to , looks attractive when you are in love, but stem cell research is already being cloning." This statement could not be clone then they should simply let us vote . ' no matter what your friends think. The used and is very successful. Adult stem farther from the truth, because this ini­ on cloning, and not try to trick us with left part of your brain tells you that cells and cord blood stem cells (stem tiative allows a procedure called biological tenns that most of us don't someone is attractive but does it with­ cells obtained from the umbilical cord Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer. understand So the next time you are out the intense rush of romantic love. from a live birth) have helped thousands I will briefly explain Somatic Cell asked by a person at this table to sign the Comparisons between levels of the of persons. These adult and cord blood Nuclear Transfer (SCNT): a woman's petition ask them if they uncterstand neurotransmitter serotonin in people stem cells have shown amazing results egg is taken into a laboratory, and the what Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer is; I who describe themselves as being in in treatments of more than 65 diseases nucleus of the egg is taken out of the egg did and the person at the table had no • love and people diagnosed with obses­ already. But this petition that you are (the nucleus of the egg contains 23 chro­ clue. sive-compulsive disorder found that being asked to sign is not in support of mosomes). A somatic cell or body cell Dennis Ston both groups had levels 40 percent the kind of stem cell research I just of another person is taken and the nucle­ senior, political science to lower than a normal control group. explained, rather, the petition is in sup- us of that cell is placed in the woman's Page 6

B Y MELISSA MCCRARY the medium that they love best, "We are trying to talk with SGA, Feat~res Editor which is film," St. George said. explaining our situation. We want to St. George said that they hope to increase funding for new video bring in guest speakers and famous equipment and to bring in guest Editing, producing, acting, direct­ directors such as Spike Lee and speakers," he said. "This.is a selious ing and writing are various filmmak­ independent filmmakers like Lloyd organization with serious needs and ing techniques that the new Film Kaufman and Quentin Tarentino. we desperately need SGA to re-eval­ Production Society at UM-St. Louis FPS also hopes to hold a film festi­ uate the allocation of funds." highlights. val, showcasing the members' pro­ Aaron Dickerson, junior, psy­ On Friday, Feb. 3, FPS officially jects to their friends and family. chology and theater and dance, and became a recognized organization. Many FPS members are particu­ FPS manager, said that networking, Rita Csapo-Sweet, associate pro­ larly interested in producing their fundraising and working on creative fessor of theater, dance and media own documentaries, comedies, dra­ projects are the things that he likes studies and the FPS faculty advisor, mas and television commercials. All most about the organization. said that a television club has been members are encouraged to submit Dickerson started acting at the functioning on UM-St. Louis' cam­ one prelude, script or help other age of 13, then went into directing pus for over 10 years, but since there members complete productions. and working as a music D.J., which is a new theater, dance and media Students are given complete he said sparked his interest and led studies department, FPS is a good access to editing, non-linear equip­ him into film work. addition to the campus. ment, cameras, lighting equipment "I have the influence and capabil­ "TItis organization is very impor­ and digital editing equipment. ities to control the finished product tant. It allows students to take ajump All of the organization's officers more with film, than as a ' theater from class work to a more profes­ have videography and production director," Dickerson said. sional level," Csapo-Sweet said. "It experience. Since many of FPS's He said that he has shot commer­ gives students the chance to work on leaders have learned production cials for the Humane Society, is cur­ ideas and submit them in competi­ skills from completing their own rently working on shooting a music tions and festivals for awards." personal projects and working video for a national band act called FPS is devoted to helping stu­ hands-on with other professors, no "Femme Fatality" and plans to take dents with all aspects of creative experience is necessary to be a a trip to Israel for a paid documen­ producing, including cinematogra­ member. tary assignment covering the Israeli phy. Most of the current members are and Palestinian conflict. Mark St. George, FPS President, communication majors, but FPS is FPS plans to hold a new member­ said that he always tries to tell peo­ open to all majors and there are no ship orientation meeting this week ple that this is a multi-tiered organi­ membership fees. and then have general meetings zation, for those interested in all St. George said that his only con­ about twice a month. Margaret Clarke! The Currelll aspects of film. cern with this new organization is For more infonnation or to Film Production Society President Mark St. George, senior, mass , "This is the only organization on that they have been given an allocat­ become a new member, contact.FPS communication specializing in film, inspects film editing campus that allows artists 'filmmak­ ed fund of $500, which is expected President Mark St. George at equipment in the General Service Building on Feb. 9. ers' to express their own art through to last until 2007. [email protected]. IS mentor program • pairs students with business alumni

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" , BY MELISSA McCRARY business," Sauter said. Twenty-five students and 25 Features Editor mentors attended the IS mentoring program kickoff, held in Grace's . Place. On Friday, Jan. 27, an opening Sauter said that Grace's Place, ceremony and first meeting of the located on the second floor of CCB, semester was held for the UM-St. is a museum of historic computing Louis Information Systems equipment that includes numerous Mentoring Program. computer parts, toys, old tubes, ana­ .The IS mentoring program con­ log computers, telegraph machines nects students from the Infonnation and pictures of the first PCs. Many EDITOR Systems area in the College of of these computers have been disas­ Business Administration with other sembled to show and display their MELISSA M cCRARY faculty members and professionals components and functions. ... " .... to help them enhance their skills and "Grace's Place gives you a view Features Editor mike career preparations. of computers that you normally Why go vegetarian? This program was originally don't get," she said. established in 1994, by alumnus Todd Gile, senior, MIS, said the phone: 516-5174 Michael Aufdembrink. program is an excellent way to fax: 516-6811 UMSL vegans, vegetarians discuss their reasons to go meatless Vicki Sauter, professor of explore options in the field of study Information Systems, said that this and to meet and talk with profes­ program has not been as active as it sionals. BY PATRICIA LEE factory farming and how the animals . service director for ClJartwells, all of should have been within the last "After being in the work force Features Associate Editor live in tiny pens which are never their vegetables are steamed without couple of years, and that there was a for 20' years and coming back to the week's clean, and they barely see the light of oil or butter and vegan entrees ' and strong push to revive it this semes­ school, I needed to have accessibili­ day. It's not right," Bland said. sides are labeled as such. ter. ty to contacts in the field of my Their reasons are as diverse as Although her family and many of "We have had very little demand "The idea is to link MIS students study," Giles said. "I feel that this their diets, but many people choose her friends are not vegan, Bland said for veganlvegetarian menu options," with alumni mentors to help answer program is underutilized by IS stu­ best to abstain from using animal prod­ that they have been supportive of her Cassulo said. "However, we recog­ questions about getting a job, what dents and it needs to be used more." ucts. For some vegans and vegetari­ decision. nize more and more students are classes they should take and manag­ Sheila Burkett is one of the men­ ans, it is an issue of animal rights. "It was hard at first because I had going to be asking for this, therefore ing a career while still a student," tors who has participated in and bets For others, it is about concern for the to learn. how to cook for myself," we try to have something available Sauter said. "We try to match them attended some of the mentor ses­ environment or their health. . Bland said. Although the campus everyday. "When we do offer vegan as close as possible . to the career sions. Different categori~s of vegetari­ cafeteria has vegetarian and vegan friendly options we only sell a few path they want to take." "One of the things that I love to ans avoid different products. Some options, Bland still does much of her orders.". The mentors who participate are do .is to help get young people avoid all animal products. Others do cooking in her donn. Vegans and vegetarians are a selected by the program's officers, involved in new technology and to lEe 2nd Annual not eat meat but use dairy products . "I try to go to cafeteria whenever small minority on campus, but many the Alumni Advisory Board, and by assist students with finding new or eggs. Vegan lifestyles refrain com­ I can but 'I just like to cook," Bland of them are . active in USETA, the faculty members. . careers or with making career choic­ pletely from all animal products, and said. ''I like the salad bar at the Nosh University Students for the Ethical Sauter said that the mentors rep­ es," Burkett said. Valentine's Day Auction eat only plant-derived food and and there are a few vegetarian soups. Treatment of Animals. This organi­ resent over 40 comp~nies, large and IS Mentoring Program members avoid wearing clothing made from The new Mexican place is great, zation became officially recognized small, like Boeing and Edward participate in panel discussions and The International Business Club wool, fur or leather or using products too." in fall 2005. Jones. There are also some mentors group interaction throughout the will hold its Valentine's Day that have been tested on animals. The US.DA food guide pyra­ ''We don't advocate vegetarian­ who work out of town in semester. The next meeting will be Auction for the second year in a "It's a lifestyle I chose for mid recommends two to three serv­ ism but we try to present that option Washington and Southern held on March 2 at Grace's Place, row. The auction will take place at myself," said Keith Bolzer, senior, ings of meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, to people and show them that it's a California, who try to stay involved and they will discuss ''The Value of 12:30 p.m. in the Pilot House. political science, who has been a eggs or nuts each day, but since their viable option," said Matthew by serving as e-mail mentors. Networking." Another meeting on Students can bid on other stu­ vegan for three years. "1 try to stay as dietary options are limited, many Cunningham, junior, anthropology, The IS area focuses on applica­ April 5 at 5:30 p.m. will discuss dents to win a group date for animal free as possible because I like vegans . and vegetarians consume and president of USETA. tions of computing in business, pro­ "Communication for the IS "It's naturally ' carried over Valentine's Day. Bids start at $10. to be as independent as possible and mainly nuts, beans or rice. gramming, networking, interacting Professional" and will include a using plants is more viable for the "You can live ' off soy products because it just seems hypocritical to with clients and busiJIesses, design­ E-mail [email protected] for guest speaker. environment." and huinmus," Wheeler ' said. advocate the ethical treatment of ani­ ing, sending out e-mails and manag~ more information. Visit mis.umsl.edu to find out "I guess I do it for ethical rea­ "Unfortunately I don't like a whole . mals when you're using them for ing a company within an organiza­ more information about the sons," said Kat "Wheeler, senior, lot of vegetables so I eat a lot of pasta food," said Bland, a member of tion. Managing Information Systems English, who is a vegetarian. "As a and rice." USETA. "The main focus is how to get the . major or to find out about the IS middle class American; there's no Wheeler said she rarely uses her Cunningham said the goal of the computer to do the most for your Mentoring Program. reason to eat meat, to kill if you don't residential meal plan for eating in the organization was.toeducate and pro­ Teacher Job Fair have to. I consider health reasons a cafeteria, but prefers to do her own mote awareness at the University benefit." cooking. "A lot of people go to and in the community. 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The Rev. Vic BY PATRICIA LEE These panelists showed how much interpret it differently and accept dif­ tates Jewish lifestyles. Barnhart dis­ diversity there was between different ferent books of the Bible. The panelists said that their mem­ cusses a brief faiths and even within one religion. . Catholjcism has also branched off - bers, regardless of religious affilia~ history of Rabbi Avi Katz Orlow, Rev.' into Eastern Orthodox and Roman tion, can have extremely diverse id~as Catholicism at The IIiterfaith Campus Ministries Joretta Marshall, Rev. Vic Barnhart Catholicism because the Eastern when it comes to political views or the Interfaith at UM-St. Louis are looking to pro- and Dr. M' Waheed-Uz-Zaman Rana Orthodox does not follow the Papacy. lifestyle ~hoices. Dialogue • mote religious tolerance and under- represented the Jewish, Protestant, "We're not bound so much by the . 'There are very liberal Catholics Thursday standing by making people more Catholic and Islam faiths, respective­ Papacy · as by the celebration of the and there are conservative Catholics," afternoon in aware of the different religions. . Jy. Some of the topics they discussed Eucharist and we have the· same Barnhart said. "Literally, there are the Pilot On the first Thursday of each were about how their religions began, prayers," Barnhart said.· thousands . of expressions of House. month, lnterfaith Campus Ministries their clergy and the belief in the after­ "Islam is also based on scripture Catholicism. " will sponsor "Conversations and life. and everyone has to abide by scrip­ Approximately 20 people attended Controversy: An Intenaith Within each religion, most have ture," Rana said. ''People have differ­ the panel discussion. Afterward, audi­ .. Dialogue." Various speakers will dis- different divisions with different ent interpretations but the scriptures ence members had the opportunity to cuss issues and relate religion to con- beliefs. Protestantism itself branched are all the same. There are some ask specific questions about a partic­ troversial topics such as sex and reli- off from Catholicism and now splinter · groups but the majority of ular religion. gion and stem cell research. encompasses numerous different them conform." Van De Riet said the goal of the "We had meetings with .the faiths and splinter groups, including 'Judaism also has several different panel and the Interfaith Dialogue Interfaith Campus Minister and we Baptists, Methodists, and Lutherans. divisions. ''There's tremendous vari­ series was to educate the community took a poll of students and these were "We have branched off in ways ety about what it means to be about the different faiths and their It1 the most popular topics," said Tracy that are quite phenomenal," Marshall Jewish," Orlow said. respective stances on issues. Van De Riet, campus minister with said. Martin Luther first formed the He said that Reform Jews, "It's to make people more aware the Catholic Newman Center. . Protestant religion when he broke Orthodox Jews and Conservative of different faith groups and what On Feb. 2, repreSentatives of four away from the Catholic Church in the Jews are different branches of they're about so people can appreci­ major religions came to the Pilot early 1500s. Judaism and the branch people are ate the different faith groups and be House to introduce people to their Catholicism, · . Judaism and associated with depends on their more tolerant of all religions," Van De religion, its practices and its beliefs. Protestantism all follow scripture, but country and denomination, and dic- Riet said.

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BY JASON WENDLETON living in St. Louis than I initially real­ Rodolfo, however, stays behind to opera simply because they do not ers. StajfWriter ized. The attendance would not be the finish his "'Titing while the rest of his speak the language. Under conductor Krassiroir only thing to shock me, however. I friends go out Fate takes a hand, and I must admit, I am among the Topolov's direction, the brilliant . was also surprised by how much I soon Rodolfo is interrupted by a ranks of people who do not speak musical score complemented and On Feb. 10, the Blanche M. liked "La Boheme." neighbor, Mimi (played by soprano Italian. Thankfully, the Touhi.ll's pro­ underscored the joy and the SOlTOW of Touhill Performing Al.1s Center host­ "La Boheme" tells the story of Veselina Vasileva). Love soon blos­ duction of "La Boheme" was translat­ ''La Boheme." ed the world famous Teatro Lirico four friends living in Paris around the soms between the two bohemians. ed for the lingual-challenged mem­ The international production fea­ D'Europa and its performance of year 1830. As the opera opens, poet The rest of the opera dramatizes the bers of the audience. mred opera stars hailing all the way Giacomo Puccini's classic opera ''La Rodolfo (played by tenor Eugeni couple'S tragic love affair. The translated English text was from Russia, Bulgaria, and ~e Boheme." Akimov) and painter Marcello Their love seems to symbolize projected onto a white screen that Ukraine. . This perfOllDance was special for (played by baritone Vladimir love in general, each of them hesitant hung just above the stage (these are fuch of the opera's four acts fea­ me for two reasons. For one thing, Samsonov) burn Rodolfo's latest and fearful of the act of loving. called "super titles"). tured distinct· and elaborately this was my very first opera. Also, it works just to stay warm. Poverty and the redemptive power of Watching the opera was like view" designed sets. I think that the fact that was the first time I'd ever seen the Despite these hardships, the artis­ love are the opera's main themes. ing an incredibly life-like subtitled such a prestigious production as "La Touhill sold out. tic friends live a life filled with opti­ Sounds like a real laugh riot, right? foreign film. As helpful as these super Boheme" was held at the Touhill is a I found it surprising that this event mism and good humor. When one of Though "La Boheme" is a tragedy, titles were, I am not exactly sure they testamenttQ its budding reputation. sold out, considering the waning pop­ their friends, Schaunard (played by the opera is not a total downer. I was were needed. Overall, I must admit that I greatly ularity of opera. I was also surprised baritone Ilia Pavlov) gets a little amazed at how much humor there Though many of the finer points enjoyed my first opera and look for­ to see more than a few students at the money from teaching music, there is was, especially throughout the first (such as the humor) might have been ward to catching another one. All this show. much rejoicing and an impromptu two acts. lost on me, the overall tone of the goes to show, that a little culture goes I guess there are more opera lovers party begins in a nearby cafe. Many people are turned off by story transcended all language barri- along way.

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I BY MABEL SUEN Of course, being in a group with four other 1---­ Nightlife Editor people can sometimes be hectic, whether in i'Go For the smdio or on tour. Ska-punk superstars Less Than Jake took "It's like we're brothers, you'll fight you'll I to the road for their 2006 tour and made a stop pick on each other. You know exactly what at St. Louis .riverfront's Mississippi Nights to buttons to push to set some.one off. We get ~ucker' and play to a packed audience. along so well because we know when to push Before the show, saxophonist Peter "JR" those buttons. We try not to take ourselves too Wasilewski took a break from his tour bus seriously." activities and talked about touring and their With that in mind, I left the warmth and get some latest undertakings. luxury of their lavish tour bus and proceeded , With influences from groups such as to stand in line in the freezing weather to get Snuff, The Descendents and Iron Maiden, inside. I would find, however, that even a life­ over the past decade, the group has gained time worth of goose bumps would be worth it ,comedy positive reception to their music from all ends to witness the energy and excitement of the not only in America, but globally as well. main act BY CATE MARQUIS "From place to place and town to town, Damone, the first group to take to the A&EEditor show to show all over the world, it's always stage, came out clad in patchy jackets and 80s the same kind of response. It's always good. garb, armed >vith thick Boston accents, It took A German Jewish comedy? Is this Ninety-five percent of the people who come a minute for me to see through all the shaggy ajoke? to our shows leave knowing they had a great haircuts and realize that one of the guitarists, "Go For Zucker" is a contempo­ time," said Wasilewski. 'Touring and per­ who happened to be the lead singer, was a rary family farce about two very dif­ forming is the best part about being in a female. They proceeded to playa lively set of ferent estranged brothers who are band." toe-tapping rock complete with duo hair .forced to reconcile in order to collect When asked about their experiences in St. metal licks, vocal harmonies and a song' or­ ~ inheritance from their mother. It Louis, he replied, "St Louis has always been two that sounded like the love children Of Bon 'would simply be a very entertaining, an amazing place for our band. People have Jovi and Jet. funny film, if not for the fact that is a always come out and supported us. There are The next to perform was Rock n Roll German film, made in Berlin, and the certain towns you latch on to when touring, Soldiers, a 4 pialbums, with a new record entitled "In Their set culminated during their last song in German as from the family farce, With the Out Crowd," set for release in May. when the guitarist/lead singer removed the where the family just happens to be "It was such a weird experience writing bass drum from the drummer's set and began ewish. this last record. We tried a lot of things we've playing it himself. A big part of the film's appeal is Adam D. Wisemanl The Cummt never tried as a band. We had a lot of people HenryHubchen's Jaecki Zucker, who Less Than Jake's saxophonist, Peter "JR" Wasilewski. co~ in and be a sixth voice." see LESS THAN .JAKE, page 9 is a lovable rascal that charms you into liking him no matter what He used to be a star in East Berlin as a celebrity sportscaster but since the fall of the erlin Wall, he has had nothing but bad luck. Scottish bagpipes and Welsh brass march on stage at the Fox Up to his neck in debt, Ja

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The Welsh are famous for music, swords soaked in the blood of the .. particularly their fine singers and choirs. enemy. All the drummers in the platoon The drummer then stood up and having fun up there," said with a moustache in the crowd, Less Than Jake completed their , The Band of the Welsh Guard was learn to dance but a few members spe­ beat the living daylights out of the Wasilewski. Demakes requested that the man set with "Gainesville Rock City" fonned in 1915' and is ;famous for per­ cialize in dancing. The audience saw remainder of his kit. The band exploded onto stage and (who I found to resemble Rip Taylor) while 'shooting off confetti canons forming at the Changing of the Guard at four of these talented perfOllJlers, who It wasn't until A WIlhelm Scream proceeded to playa set fun of songs be crowd surfed up to the stage to and played a foam filled encore to a Buckingham Palace, as well as per­ danced both the Sword Dance and the hit the stage that all the hardcore kids from their newest album, Anthem, as share a beer with them. sweating, satisfied audience. forming at other official British State strenuous Highland Fling. It was a rare clad in black pushed their way to the well as many classic fan favorites functions. Their uniforms are the farnil- chance to see these traditional dances front of the stage. The band delivered such as "AI's War," "All My Best '" iar red and black of the Buckingham performed with skill and athleticism by a loud and high energy performance Friends Are Metalheads," and even a Palace Guard; complete with the high , the military men for whom they were with songs that got the crowd swarrn- . medley of their own songs and one Are You Sensitive to Lights? black bearskin hats, The Band of the designed. ing like an enraged pile of Brazilian song from their new album. WeIsh Guard plays the ' brass insJru­ The program was stining and color­ fire ants. I would tell you more about The hom players accented punk The College of Optometry is currently enrolling ments and drums of traditional march­ ful. The only drawback was that the this band, but unfortunately, I was too rock chords and poppy, sometimes patients for a study of ing bands while executing precision bands may have been more restrained in busy playing a (undesirably) friendly reggae influenced melodies ~ith suc­ It marching maneuvers. They are not a the confines of the Fox stage than they game of "close your eyes and see cinct, harmonized lines, and danced a supplem~nt to determine whether it can lessen combat regiment but all are trained as would bave been on a proper parade­ what stranger's bodily crevice you around the stage when not playing. sensitivity to llght. ' medics, and have served in recent con­ ground. Since the bands generally end up in,next." The ,group took short breaks occa­ flicts. The Welsh Guard is one of five march on and off the parade ground Wasilewski of LTJ said, "I love sionally to request shots from the bar royal Household Guards representing while performing, translttorung that band. The reason they're on this and jokingly insult each other. Please call (314) 516-6885 British national countries. It is based in entrances and eXits to a stage made it tour is because we got this record and "I dido't drink last night," said to find out if you are eligible to London and membership is about one- hard for the audience to determine the fell in love with it. they're such a bassist Roger Manganelli. "I did not participate and to schedule an appointment. It· third Welsh. best time to applaud, so that people powerful band and workr\!-ally hard." make that mistake today." The evening's program consisted on tended to applaud as they entered and After the manic chaos died down Guitarist Chris Demakes retorted a mix of military tunes, Scottish, Welsh, exited, sometimes drowning out the with the finish of their set, roadies by saying, "Who wants to cut English and Irish tunes and medleys, music which we all came to hear. began setting up the stage for Less Roger's' dreads off and make a shit classical and traditional pieces, and a Personally, I would have preferred to Than Jake. A backdrop featuring the flavored rum?" College of few newer compositions. Among the hear more traditional highland music band's name along with a ferocious A mixed crowd of new fans and to.elry !' selections were the British and from the bagpipers, but nonetheless the looking illustration of a dinosaur old responded rambunctiously to American National Antherns, Pomp and program was enjoyable and well-per­ beyond a skyline highlighted a hot their antics, singing along and CircUlllStapce and When Irish Eyes are formed. As spectacle, the presentation pink and yellow drum set. Soon, the jostling around (whether they wanted smiling, in a varied program. And of went more smoothly, with both troupes lights died down and an audio clip to or not). After pointing out a man course, Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy,'which executing precision marching drills and from Godzilla played over the speak­ was performed by the combined groups, offering pageantry on stage. ers, with the melody carried by the bag- Dance St. Louis brought Oll' city a "As soon as the first downbeat !t pipers. The tWo musical groups took delightful and unique winter's treat with -hits its like you're on automatic pilot. turns performing and also performed this uplifting and energetic piece of As long as everybody has a good The UMSL Offic'e of Transfer together as an ensemble. One ,of the patriotism , and pageantry from our ' time, that's all that matters. We're most stirring performances was Pogo's British friends 'across the pond.' Services and Artic,ulation Call, a drums-only piece composed to honor Private Paul ''Pogo'' Lowe, a 'and chummer from the platoon who was Bring in this coupon It< killed in Iraq in 2004. 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BY .JEFF ANDERSON 48, and Quincy 62-42. Both games six rebounds and four blocked shots. free throw opportunities for Quincy, Southern Indiana. The team knows Sports. Writer were won convincingly but not Among others in double figures which allowed the Riverwomen to they will need to focus if they want flawlessly. were Jennifer Dewell with 11 points pull away. Leading scorers included to finish the season above .500 in In Thursday night's game against and Courtney Watts with 13 points. Crystal Lambert with 17 points and the conference. With the Great Lakes Valley SIUE, the Riverwomen's victory Saturday's game against Quincy Jennifer Martin with 16 points and In their last five games, they have Conference season winding down, was characterized by solid play on was just as sensational for the fight­ six rebounds. The 20-point win pro­ averaged 18.4 turnovers per game the Riverwomen did what they the defensive end and great offen- . ing Riverwomen as they showcased pelled the Riverwomen to their third and just 4 .2 steals per game. needed to do, win. sive execution. Their field goal per­ good ball movement on the offense straight win, a feat they had not However, their experience should After winning just three out of centage for the game was 44 percent along with hustle on defense. The achieved since they opened the sea­ propel them through this tough their last seven games, the womeh while they held SIUE to just 27 per­ women started the game quickly son with five straight wins. stretch of the season. The took full advantage of their last two cent from the floor. The game fea­ with a 10-2 run and eventually led The Riverwomen are on the road Riverwomen's road record has dras­ home games of the season by tured Jennifer Martin as the top by a score of 28-17 at the half. The for their last four games against tically improved to 6-4 this season. h knocking off Sill-Edwardsville 65- offensive performer with 14 points, second half was marred by missed Rockhurst, Drury, UM-Rolla and from 0-13 on the road last season. . Men's team falls Rivermen run , ~ out of steam short in over- against SlUE time at Quincy

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Fans from both UMSL and SIDE filled the Mark Twain Building Thursday night to watch The UM-St. Louis Rivermen hosted the one of the most energetic and anticipated Quincy University Hawks on Saturday night. games of the basketball season. The Rivermen lost their final home game of the The University of Missouri-St. Louis season, with a final score, in overtime, of 75-68. Rivermen's GLVC record fell to 6-8 after los­ The Rivermen are now 13-10 for the season and ing to the 18th ranked Southern Illinois 6-9 in the GLVC. UM-St. Louis is "currently University- Edwardsville Cougars. ranked fifth in the GLVC West Division. The final score for the game was 65-60. The Rivermen were down at the half 31-29. The Rivermen were cold from the field dur­ UMSL shot 10-20 from the field and 2-6 from ing the first half, shooting 9-27. They were 3- behind the arc. UMSL gave up eight turnovers in 11 from behind the three-point arc. The the fust half to Quincy's three. Quincy scored 1 [ Rivermen trailed the Cougars at halftime 24- points off ofUMSL's turnovers. 21. . The Hawks started the seCond half on a 7-0 UM-St. Louis was able to rally during the run. Quincy held the lead for most of the second second half and gained the lead after a three­ half, but two free throws by UM-St. Louis' pointer by Troy Slaten with 13 minutes left in David Ward tied the game 61-61 with 2:13 left the game. The lead changed six times during in the game. the second half, but with seven minutes left in With 22 seconds left in the game, Jonathan the game, the Rivermen seemed to lose steam. Griffin hit a three pointer to tie the game 65-65 The Cougars went on a 7-0 run, bringing the and send the game into overtime. score to 56-48, The Cougars held the lead for Griffin started off overtime with another the rest of the game. three pointer for the Rivermen. After that, ''We had a lot of people here. A lot of peo­ Quincy went on a 10-0 run to win the game 75- ~ ple and a lot of energy," said Head Coach Chris 68. Pilz. 'They saw a great college basketball Griffin led the Rivermen with 22 points and game. Unfortunately, we came up on the short eight rebounds. He shot 1-6 during overtime. end." The Riverrnen have four games left in the The packed home crowd brought in new regular season. The team will travel to fans. 'This is my first game and I actually real­ Rockhurst on Feb. 16 and then to Drury ly enjoyed it," said Marcene Hagens, business. University on Feb. 18. "I will most definitely come again." The final two conference games will be Photos by Matt Johnson! The Cummi played at the University of Missouri- Rolla on EDITOR Aaron Jackson, guard for the Rivermen, goes for a basket in the game versus the Feb. 21 and against Southern Indiana University Cougars Thursday night. The Rivennen lost 65-60 against SlUE on Feb. 25. LINDSEY see RIVERMEN, page 12

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Games BY KlMYATTA ,JARRETT Martin said she loves the game so Martin. Staff Wn'ter much that when her family moved to Her contribution to the game St. Louis, she moved and became a helped the Riverwomen edge their member of the UM-St. Louis way to victory 68-66. ~ Women's Division II Basketball Martin's love for the game can be Being an athlete and being recog­ team. traced back to playing with her older Women's .nized as a good athlete is a great When asked if there is a differ­ brother and the neighborhood boys. accomplishment. ence in playing for two different '1t's the passion for the game, the Basketball For athletes who truly love the divisions, Martin said, "It wasn't a energy it gives me, and it is just game, exhibiting that love and pas­ dramatic difference in the game pace exciting," said Martin. sion is easy; Jennifer Martin is one but we [still] play in a very tough Martin always shows energy o~~ of those athletes. conference." the court. She said that there is a lot Martin shows her love for the Martin has posted impressive of energy within the squad and even Feb. 16 game on and off the court. The 6' 1" stats for her first year playing for the when they are the only ones in the junior from Raleigh, N.C. is playing Riverwomen. She has started and gym practicing, they are jumping • at Rockhurst for the first time at UM-St. Louis. played in all 22 games this season. around and showing support" for 5:30 p.m. Martin started her basketball She has 136 rebounds and aver­ each other. . career at Division I . Campbell ages about six a game, 47 blocks, 25 Basketball is not the only pastime ~ University. steals', 262 points and averages of Martin. She loves to be around She set a single-season record about 11 points a game. She comes her family and just be a girl. "I love Feb. is with 33 blocked shots and averaged in first with most scored points, shopping, going to the movies and • at Dnary five rebounds per game. rebounds (offense and defense) and mall, and hanging out with my Martin scored a career best 22 blocks. friends." 5:15 p.m. points in the season opener her Martin's career highlight was at Martin is majoring in early edu­ Matt Johnson! The Current sophomore year at Campbell. She home on Jan. 14 against Bellarmine cation and will possibly coach out­ Jennifer Martin, center, plays for the Riverwomen. She comes to ended her two year stint at Campbell when she scored 25 points. "It was side of classroom teaching. St. Louis from Campbell University in Raleigh, N.C. with 264 points and 63 blocked an exciting game and it -was very She was also named the shots. exciting to score 25 points," said December Athlete of the Month.

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After Charter Communications nas have served my purpose very I watched the winningest coaches ing way too much money (money knocked on my door Saturday to col­ . well. The only show I really miss in college football battle in several that the bank tells me in blue' Feb. 16 lect payment for the past due balance watching is Roseanne, but I will sur­ overtirnes only to watch my heart hit envelopes in my mailbox that I don't • at Rockhurst that I naqrrally had neglected to pay, vive~-after all, I have seen every the ground when FSU lost. I watched have to begin with) will keep me I started thinking about how thankful episode at least 15 times. all the missed field goals and then, from giving in to cable. I have my 7:30 p.m. I was that I only have pipeline and In the summer, I still watched the the next day I watched Texas upset mind set on spring training starting in not cable .. Cardinals play. I was always happiest USC (a game during which I cheered a few days and the first game for the I am very pleased with my Iabbit when they were on Channel 11 very loudly). Cardinals' spring schedule on March Feb. is ears on both my television sets in my .because it comes in crystal clear. I also watched as many other col­ 2. apartment. They work ' pretty well-­ Now that the summer is long gone lege football games as I could on The regular season starts in less • at Drury ellcept when it rains. and winter is coming and going as it Saturdays and then, if I had the urge, than 50 days. Then, before I know it, 3:00 p.m. Why would I want to pay for pleases, 1have had the opportunity to I would watch the Rams lose on I will be able to watch the Cardinals ~ BY LINDSEY BARRINGER cable? Even when I have the oppor­ watch what really matters to me. I Sundays, maybe a Monday here and on my nice 36" television with the Sports Editor tunity to watch more than three chan­ watched Albert Pujols give the Cards there. rabbit ears and aluminum foil touch­ nels, I usually opt not to. My anten- another opportunity. Hopefully, my feelings about pay- ing the ceiling. Page 11 February 13, 2006

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There we struggled through mounds where the path led, the view reminded and our own shoes. Once we dormed made my way along the rocks just as of seaweed and other various plant life me of when I was forced to sit in the our ridiculous costLnnes, the staff hus­ . everyone else did. Short John quickly to wander the rock beaches. However, rront row of an JMAX showing of tled us into vans that brought us to the nicknamed me "Fanny." Apparently, at Research Study for Adults most of the time the path kept us high Harry Potter and the Prisoner of coastline. After a brief walk from the any jump more th;m eight feet., I would above the water, giving us a spectacular Azkaban. Slightly intimidated, we parking lot to the water's edge, our mutter "Oh my goodness, oh my good­ with Amblyopic Vision view of the cliffs below and the coun­ trudged up the dizzying landscape. At instructors led us along some rocks ness" to myself, just like the little girl tryside around us. the top we could see several miles in before assembling for instructions. from 'Annie." You are invited to participate in a research study conducted On one side, the cliffi; dramatically any direction and felt, quite deservedly, John, John and Chris briefly explained This was especially true at the mgh­ by Dr. Erwin Wong of the Universfty of MlssoUJi ·St. Louis, dropped to the sea On the other side, like champ·ons . what we would do. Coasteering basical­ est jump of the day, towards the end. College of Optometry. In the study, you will ~l asked to look horses, cattle and sheep crowded Since the hike took place in the ly involves traveling along the coast in Rising above us at over thirty-five feet., at a series of patterns ona computer monitor and make towards the edge of pastures lined with morning, when we arrived back to the the water or just above it You climb the cliff seemed tame ... until we stood stolle fences built before anyone of us lodge, a hot hmch of chicken and veg­ rocks, swim and jump off cl.iffi; as you at the top and looked down at the water scmple perceptual judgments. existed. etable soup awaited us. Ravenously, w go. below. Mustering up my courage, I took The cliffs we explored glimmered in dug in. We managed to remember our The brief lesson over, we started on a leap off the edge and kept my arms in If you are 18-60 years of age, have amblyopia (lazy eye). and the morning mist, filling us with a sense manners when talking to the staff. but in our way across the rocks encrusted with at my sides. For a second I felt com­ are interested in participating in the study, p1ease contact: of mystery. After the bustle of London, our group at the table., it was every man, barnacles. Tall John led the way, and he pletely weightless. I think the shock Dr. Erwin Wong (Principal Investigator) at 314-516-6516 or the stillness of Wales calmed us and woman, and child for thernself We stopped just at a four foot drop off confused my beart; I swear it stopped wonge @umsl.edu. gave a feeling of renewal and rebirth. stuffed our faces with homemade "Alright then," he said, as we watched until I hit the water. And boy did I hit it As I stood on the cliffs, the wind swept bread, savory soup and hunks of him leap into the Northern Atlantic and Luckily, the life jacket prevented me If selected for the study you will receive $ '10.00 per hour of over me and pierced through the scarf cheese. After the scarfing of food, we swim to a rock island about five yards going too far underv.rater. Most unfortu­ participation. Experiment sessions iast 1·2 hours .and ab out covering most of my face . It was cold, changed into swim Sluts and old tennis away. One by one we followed our nately, I turned at the waist a little bit 20 hours are needed to complete the there's no denying that, but struggling shoes, or 'runners,' to prepare for coas­ leader. Snug in my whaleskin-like out­ before I hit. The result was a bruise on study. All sessions will take place in Colleg e of up cliff tops and over fences, my pump­ teering. fit., the cold was not the most shocking one side of my butt the next moming. 450 Marillac Hall. tome.ny ing blood kept me warm. This was OUf guides carted us off to the part of that first jump. The mouthful of Until next time, I leave you with this 2 YC·,I.r..t Days and times are flexible .. especially true for what we deemed equipment bam where we tangled our­ salt water I inhaled as 1 reached the sur­ lesson I learned on my Wales adven­ 'The Hil l." Standing on the beach at selves in a full winter wetsuit winter face gave me a far more unpleasant jolt ture: you never feel more alive than the base and looking up to the top booties, a life jacket, a hebuet, gloves I soon got over the initial shock and when you think you're about to die.

R-MEN, from page 10 The Cougars set a new school record with 15 consecutive wins. "We've been looking forward for this game for a while, and we came out and we accomplished what we set out to accomplish, 15 in a row," saId Cougars guard Ryan Belcher. Free throws were important in the game with SIUE scoring twice I as many as UM-St. Louis. The Cougars made 16-24 from the free throw line while the Rivermen made 8-12. Troy Slaten had a team high of 17 points in the game. He went 7 -1 6 from the field, making two three pointers.

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"'Ibe media studies courses, on which the fee would be charged, are courses that require a lot of equip­ ment," he said. Hylton named televi­ sion production, radio production and .:film as examples that need the fimding that the fee would provide. 'The fee would be used exclusively for that pur­ pose," he said. If the curators approve the media studies fee, students in the media stud­ ies program would be charged starting in the fall semester of2006. 'The equipment is costly; therefore, in order for the fee to accomplish what we want it to accomplish, we just felt this was the appropriate number," Hylton said. "According to the faculty in the media studies department, it's rather common to have these kinds of fees." UM-St Louis is also proposing a $10 per credit hour fee for science courses with a lab section included According to the curators, other cam­ puses may add a similar supplemental science course lab fees in the .near future. \Vhile the three proposed fees above would apply specifically to certain OM-St Louis departments, one new . fee being discussed is the facility fee, which could cost students up to $10 per credit hour, no matter their major. Jim Krueger, vice chancellor of managerial and technological services, said the facility fee was llecessary for two reasons: deferred payments and the maintenance and repair requirement for universities. 'We've had budget cuts in what is called the maintenance and repair requirement for the campus," Krueger said. During the past five years, the per­ centage was cut to help in "budgetary hard times." He said the decrease has "resulted in the campus not being able to do all the projects it would like to do." Krueger explained certain types of expenditures count toward the mainte­ nance and repair requirement, but one of them is not renovation. He said the facility fee would help fund those reno­ vation projects. "It'd be nice if we had other sources," he said. "On the other hand, it is simply recognition of the costs of doing business and the need to have adequate facilities." . Krueger noted, "As a dedicated stu­ dent fee, we '1\ keep track of it separate­ ly. We would account for it separately and would have full disclosure about the use of the fee." Krueger did not consult the SGA about the three proposed fees for the UM-St. Louis campus because the fees only affect certain departments. \Vhile the facility fee concerns all students, the decision to ask for the fee came after the Nov. 11 SGA meeting regarding a discussion of student fees. All of the fee proposals came from the respective deans in certain colleges. Cell-.'-"L.&.> The fee suggestions are sent to Krueger, Provost Glen Cope and the We c nnect with o.u: chancellor, who sends the proposals to UM President Elson Floyd and the Board of Curators. Krueger said all of these fees are needed to b.e more consistent with other fees at the other UM campuses. Page 8 u Februaty 13 , 2006 • Love ·on a budget • ·10 dates under $10

BY CHRISTINE ECCLESTON include the making of dinner. Who knows what Reggie Nichols, cook spaghetti 'will stick to thell. Copy Editor at Cici's Pizza off of 5, Go biking. This, of CO\.lrse, assumes both Chippewa in south parties own bikes. But if this is the case, St. Those who do not have deep pockets, or city, loads up a pizza louis boasts many great trails to explore. The who would rather not raid their pOl'kets, fear with pepperoni for Katy trail in st. Charles and thc trails of Fore~1 Valentine's Day no more. Here are ten ideas for last Friday's lunch Pm:k are two great options. This date puts new Valentine's Day that are under $10, in no par­ crowd. meaning info "getting sweaty." ticular order. 6. Break and bake. Who does not like cook- 1. Cici's Pizza offers a $2.99 an you can eat ..ies and milk? Buy the break and bake style pizza, salad and pasta bar. Pizza Street also cookiesfi'om the grocery store and then buy a offers a s:im:ilarall you can eat option tOr $3.49. gallon of milk. Bake cookies together and enjoy So people on a budget can get themselves and the smen of cookies., the comfort of milk and their signifi.cant olm.'r slutTed for less than $10. the great company. To impress, consider pur­ Beware, however, because drinks · are not chasing chocolate, strawberry or other flavorcd included-so either enjoy some H2O, sneak in syrups to Pjlt in the miile . something, or makc it .romantic by sharing a 7. Enjoy the arts. The St. Louis Art IVI useum soda. is open fi"Om 10 3.m. to 5 p.m Tuesday to 2. Mimic the coffee house date. Purchase a Sunday and J 0 a m. to 9 p.m. on Friday. Guided di'l1:inct flavor of coffee to brew, grab a box of tours (for no extra charge) occur during scones from the grocery &iorcand set up a table Tuesday through Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and chairs at home. The smell of the flavored Admission is fi-ee, and betore or after visiting, coffee brewing will set the atmosphere for your couples can take a romantic stroll in Fore~t "Starbueks at home for a lot less" datc .. Park. 3. Blockbuster rents two-day new release 8. Frolick in the pmi<:. Raid the refrigerator · rentals for $3.99 and five-day rentals tor $2.99. and the cabinet..;; and grab some snacks for a Then, people will have enough money left over mini-meal in the park. Take along a blanket, a to buy a bottle of Boone's Farm wine Qrtwo 24 mixed CD made jur,1 for the evening, .a CD OUl1CCIS. For those who do not indulge in alco­ player enjoy a nighr LInder the still'S. hol, some :fimey sparkling grape juice ora cou­ am:! 9 ..Check out the Missouri Botanical ple of two-liters fit the budget. This option Adam D. Wiseman! Tbe :/Im'tJ! Gardens on Shaw Boulevard. Admission for Sc packs entertaimnent and cuddling (if it is the Louis city/county residents is $4, but this could 10. Think I was lcaving out chocolate? or Valentine's Day without a card and some · right movie}--and thirst will not be an issue . . provide an entire day's entertainment as the course not. Dove Promise pick either milk chocolate? 4. Giovanni's has nothing on this. Buy a box 'Garden boasts flower shows, live music, and chocolate or dari< ·chocolate-- feature romantic Keep in mi nd that Valentine's Day is about of spaghetti for about $2, a can of meat sauce educationaJ and fitness activities dUling the sayings on the wrapper of each chocolate. At spencling time with a signifi ant rher. Time is for $2, some cheese fur around $2, some butter yea l~ This date is a must if one or both parties is only $3.99 a bag, this leaves money for the tra­ sometimes worth more than anything money for $1 and a loaf of bread for ~ 1. Then either a flower fan. ditional Hallmark card. AJter all, what's a can buy. make cfumer for the date, or have the date

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BY ZACH MEYER Apple Records, Amsterbmld could SOOI1 be , ·ll4T \'«riler hending for the big time. "0 r cow·se we· d wanl to be played Oil the radio. T tbi nk we're slightl y weird , and Ilot How many bllnUs do you know of tllat accepted by u lot of" peopic 1 guess, but that break out into "Man of Con tant Sorrow" dur­ seems to be changing as we play th se- ploces . . illl( their sets ... and ca n pu ll it off! If tllC So yeah. I think we c uld defi nitel y be on tb e at~wer up until now has been none. may I radio;' said Long. introduce l11~terband. "I thi nk we reall y arc seein J a turnaround Struight ii·om the comlidds ofSpringticld, in the music in du~tty in general \ hen you see Mo., Amstcrhand is one of the freshest rock ki nd of odd bands that get signed to major 'n' roll act" tb at St. Loui:. has vcr st.'Cn. With labels. ThCs on Lennon Bone take their hand quite seriously. . pr 'ading the·il' music to as many people as In the last two years, the bund h ilS relct! ·ed Photo courtosy Amsterband p ssiblc.' via their street team which they refer t·heir filII-length debut Beatchen as well a~ t\vo Brian Roberts, Brett Anderson, Lucas Long and Lennon Bone are Amsterband. to as th e Amsterbandwagon. EPs and a haJldful of tours. s if that weren't The rock 'n' roll group is originally from Springfield, Mo. "W 'rc Uying to de clop a really sol id enough, the baJld is ready to go back into the street team all over the Midwesr. It's really blossomed. It's be n an amazing response studio 10 record a fol low up. front ora li \'c audience," said Roberts wi th hi s R berts rc ports that 11i 5 first job was a hog that e've gotten," explained Bone. "We'll go in mid-March t do a new south-central Missowian rasp. . til!mer). Instead, th ' are hitting dl venues record. Some of the songs have been in the set Don't let the band's country bumpkin exte­ hard. pl aying with scenester bands such as Ell el fi n, keep an eye out for (his qUflrtet. IfAm sterband continues to gather the support Ii ·t for monthb now and others arc j list starting rior Irick you into thinking thut the members Rushm ore Academy and TI1C F*Bombs and ITom fans that tbey have been receiving, -it is to come to the forefront. We 're j u. t ttying to prefer to romp around the MidweS t" pl anta­ thus, slow! but ~urel y wi nni ng 0 er f ns. likely that they may become the hottest act out r tate it ar WId (0 see what works uuse tiol1s Oil tract I. and slaughter pig!! (althc ugh Already graced with the backing of May there's no better teot tJlan play ing a song in of the Mid west in the la:t decade. Lemp Arts Center is the best little grassroots venue in town

BY ALBERTO PATINO fre , and its boaJ·d is compri cd of dedicated , tt-t1!Wrlter arti IS and musician~ fi·om tbe nei ghborhood. Highly of note and exch.L~ive to the LeJl1P Arc you tircd of1hings that go pop in the ArLS, is the annual Sf. Louis Noise Fest, a weekend-long extravaganza that features a The Royale offers great food and great drinks. The Royale is located at 3132 S. Kingshighway and has a little bit of something for everyone. di ·sipating· li ght of a &,posable, clear-chan­ experimental perfolmers.Past neled night? Del uged with the sticky, sloshy slew of Fests have featured local favorites such as Gho$t sugar sludge of pitch-perfect inflatables bli~ged out to synapse singed excess? Ti red of Ice, Joe ·Raglani, Vehemence 6.2, Worm Hands, Skarekrau Radio, and 303. toumiquette-trousercd, tight-shirted, ape­ Below is a list of upcoming shows at Lemp The Royale's atmosphere sets it apart draped Ileanderthaloid fodder, posturing and Arts. personally recommend checking out barking for their 15 minutes of digiclUn r the Casiotone fix the Pain fu lly Alone show on myspaeeturbation? Do you understand butt-all . BY ADAM D. WISEMAN menu offers selections made up by Hastante's March 30, and attending The Gadabout Film selection. the \Vlne selection or choose from the what I am asking you here'! [fyou answered ChefAaron \\'halcH. II Festival (a "traveli ng DIY indi e film fest") on local dri~ menu. If you arc in thc mood for yes, then YOll , oh ctisceming art lover and You · can strut off with 1he Royale SpI'ead, martini, tty my fuvQrite, "the south side ::nob" pamgon of good taste, should probably be April 13. Just south of Highway 44 on Kingshighway which is lemon tahini hrnnmlls served with warm made with Makers Marko Stoli 0, triple sec, and . Lcmp Neighborhood Art>; Center is located attending shows regularly at the Lemp sill! The Royale. Walking in to the door you are hit pi ta bread, or you can get the meatier martini Ix.>ef 01 Or grab a high ball named the ·'Bevo." ut 330 I Lemp Avc. at the comer of Lcmp and Neighborhood A11"S Center, or "Lemp Arts" us with an eclectic collection of design. The walls are kabob. Both are delicious. AA:er the starters you 111e Royale is a great place for dinner or hang­ Utah. All hows are all ages and $5 unless oth­ mpunk rock, hardcorc, experi­ Catholicism. . served with a blcu cheesc avocado ranch dressmg Mary·Bar. Upcoming shows in February; mental , avant gm·de, folk, metal, ['TOg. free lhirc are plenty of good seats in the dining and for something really special. til' the the Ahi Come on Friday and aturday Nj ht to listen jazz, noise, find all the . ub-genres woven · area or plenty of bar stools up at the bar. The tuna. 17 the Plastic Constellations.! WIII;on and be made it happen. J 8 River Runs Red/M ar)' Vicious/tba to d.i .y. workshops, independent film, musical is going to pJ ay next. . you are fuiished with the meal dOIl't forget the "I W[urted a place where you could hang out 19 Liz Durr tt/Hannah Keefe/Bo clinics, illustrati on. and graphic desi m. 'The Royale' is located at TIle atmosphere is what sets The Royale upart Tipsy Twinkie, a great ending to a wonderful dm- ),,;th your friends, or bring your mom," Smith Bulawsky/Gbost Lcmp Arts is in ence an all-purpose alt In 3132 South Klngshighway from other establislnnents.. but what really makes ing experience. . said. The Royale is the way a fCStalmmt. should Lighl1 T heodore The Lemp Neighb orhood Arts Center, located at 3 301 Lemp Ave. near Benton gallery and vo lun~'>eJ'-run collective, ideal Jt)f Park, offers a music venue/art gallery/community meeting ground. this pl ace special is the food. Although the bar is Bnt don't wony·ifyou're not eating. The bar be, great (ltmosphere great music, great and 24 Lost To Metric/ C ont'onnlstsl food people who love nOD-commercial art and wish promrlleJlt, tbis restalU"ant is for casual dining. Tbe can set you up niceJy. Take a look ·at lhe beer great drinks. Corbeta Cotbata lD promote civic plide. It is drug and alcohol- "" - Page 6 February 13, 2006 February 13, 2006 Page 3 ------~------Looking for a romantic flick for Valentine's Day? Survival guide- to St. Louis Mardi Gras

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With th is year's Mardi Gras celebration Dinner and a movie is a great date for likely to be the bi ggest in SI. Louis history, Valentine's Day. The problem is all those and m aybe the biggest in t he country, it is long lines at resl:aurJIlL~ . Fortunately, the even more il.11 pOl1ant to enter into Ihis event movie portion of the date is jil r easier to pull kn ,ying what to ex pect and having a plan oft~ even on a busy Valentine's Day. You can for [ LIn al1d--i t may sound chcc~ y-safety . even find seats at the 7 p.m. peak. but you The parade will begin Feb. 25 at II a.m. want to pick the right movie. on Bro i.1 dway, also called 7th Stroct. [t will Something romantic is best, even if you start at Chouteau and m ake its way south on are one of those guys who uSl~l lI y likes to Broadway to Sidn y. treet. pick scary movies for dates. This time, go for After the parade, the treets of downtown the rOJ1'k11ltic. Soulard will be fl ooded with people, alcohol There are several good picks for a and food vendors, party tent ,ind beads (thi s Valentine's date movie in th~ ters now, for a i the only day of the year you would gladly variety of tastes. Sinee th re b ~s not been a push yo ur grandmother out of the way to big rush of new romantic movies, this list catch. a strand of bead ). It will be over­ include some good choices that have been in whclming and di sori enting, but exciting. No theaters for awhile. . malleI' how well you think: you know the neighborhood, you will fecI lost. which is Best bets: also part oftlle fun. With this in mind, here are a few tips to hi.:l p YOli get the most from your Mardi Gras experi ence and to escape wi th minimal dam­ The New World: Breathtakingly beauti­ ages: ful and romantic, thi s languid fi lm is a I) Use the Buddy System retelling of a romance between John Smith Do 11 0 t oxpect a large group to stay (Colin Farrell) and Pocahontas (then 14-year­ logethw, e. peciaJly if YOli do not have a old Q'Orianka Kilchcr), althou!?h 'he is never "home base" of some sort , like a fTi end's . called by that name, from legendary tIl m­ house in the neighborhood or nearby. Think maker Terrence Mali ck. There is no rcal his­ of one of your favorite cl ubs on a Saturday torical bas is for the romance bllt director nighl and how packed il gels, only infinitely Malick uses the j() unding of the Jamestown multi pl ied and spill ed out onto the streets. Or colony and their relationship as a metaphor think of lhe Fo ur1h of July crowds al Fair st. for discovery and loss, the meeling of old and Louis with mol' lewd behavior. dru nketmess new worlds, Westem civilization 's idells and and no fireworks at the end of the day. Start native culture, and even man versus the nat­ the day with a large group. but find a tnlSt­ Simon Baker and Sanaa Lathan star in the romantic movie, "Something New." illustration by Elizabeth Gearhart! m e Cu rrelli ural world. The film is gorgeous, podic and worthy buddy and stick with a friend for the moving but has a stately pace that mirrors its long hau!. which is highl y possible. Refer also to tip #2. warm up to the afternoon's insanity. Think of front of homes, where people arc raising . c'lassi cal music and natural sounds SOUJ1d­ Scarlett 2) Don't expect your cell phone to 5) Transportation? aniving at a house party when everyone else families. Respect private property, no tres­ track like a quiet float down a nat llr~l stream C asanova: Do not be fool ed, this is no Johansson· work. Taking a cab down there is a good idea. is three sheets to thc wind and you have not passing, and no lU'inating in anyone's yards. This is the best choice for al110 ers and seri­ tires In litany of sexual conquests. Instead, stars as Meg Evelyone is going ('0 be t,yin" to meet up but it could be hard getting a cab home. even had a drink yet"-llot Do not be surprised if you hear, "Mind your ous film aficionados, both for its heart-stop­ it is a swa 'bbLlckling, tongue-in-cheek romp Windermere in with sorncon el se by us ing a cell pbone. Just nm. Everyone is going to be looking for a Ci,lb . 7) Dress for the weather MaTdi Gras manners." ping beauty and because it is a masterpiece of of CQs tllmed romantic fun lIlat i$ a mix of "A Good pretend you are in the pre-Zach MOITis age, filmmaking. . You can park in downtown St. Louis, where The parade will happen no matter what 10) Drink plenty of water and eat pleh­ 'The Three Mllsketeers" and "Shakespeare in Woman." and you do not have a cell phone. Wh'it did Something New: This movie took me by Love," 'when the great lover mecb his mu tch you do'! You plmmed ahead and stuck to tbe there wm be plenty of desih'1Jated park ing, weather happens, so pay atiention to the ty of food, surprise. I was expecting the usual texlbook, in a feminist writer. Pretty, fu nny and roman­ plan. Plan on meeting others at a very spe­ and there w.ill be a free shuttle service 9 a.m . forecast and dress appropJ:lately. Do llOt This tip is simply to ensure that YOll phys­ checklist romantic comedy, btlt thi s tale of tic. cific sit e (not j U!:it an intersection or bur to midnight, to and from Soulard. (If yoLl do W OlTY about looking hot or rougbing the ically last as long as you want. So m.any for­ unexpected romance touches on issues of M emoirs of a Geisha: More romanti c because tlley wi ll all be packed). Think land­ not know ex.actly where Soulard IS, it i5 weather for the sake of fa shion, and do not gel to do this and it can-ruin the day. Eat race and ChlSS, and is both surprisingly co ~ tumc s, tlus one is just as lush and pretty lUa rks, street signs, extremely visible fixtures wedged between highway 55/44 and the forget the sunscreen. And ladies (or gentle­ breakfast, then maybe some jerk chicken on thought-provoking and romaniic. TIle charac­ but set in the world of intrigne and personal or a spot outside of ull the m ain action. Mississippi, and south of highway 40 from men), consider some alternatives to your a stick for later-who does not love fair food? ters, by Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker, have politi cs of early 20th century geishas. The 3) D011 't bring canned bee,', botfles, downtown Sc Louis,) There is also that free giant purse. Only bring what will tit in your There will be plenty offood to buy and water chemistty and charm, and a story that is 110t film is more abollt the romance that l1.ms backpacks or coolers. . MetroLink pass evcry UM- St. Louis student pockets. Dress in layers and in clothes you to drink. Take care of yourscl f. predictable or pat. This is a VC1Y enjoyable through the tale Ihan the book, whicll is more The policc will be enforcing this rule, has, bUi bc prepared to wal k no muttcr where do not mind getting dirty and covered with Your friends will thatlk you for taking romantic movie and the first pick relationship about the :;el:fcts of gcishas. This is lushly along with underage drinking. Any beverage you park or how you get down there, spilled hurricanes. these extra precautions, probably after ihey movie of the season, .pretty with lots of costumes, i l1tri gue, and a that is in something li ke a water bottle or 6) Show up early! 8) Respect the police. make fun of you. But the 11th tip, and per­ A Good Woman: Based on Oscar Wilde's ast of Asian slars headcd by Ziyi Zhang. plastic CLlp is usually okay. But expect police This is 110t a typical night out. This is a The police are there to keep everyone haps the lUost important, is to relax and not "Lady Windem1cre 's Fan," this fil m is full of Pride and Prej udice: This is yet another checks and expect them to take any beer cans morning and allernoon out. so do not plan on safe, not to spoil anyone's day. So if an offi­ let overly stiff plans rWl the day.TI1ere is a witty dialog and catty upper crust gossip adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, but this is or bottles and expect to comply with them. being fashionably late. Arriving around 9 or cer gets on yom case. chances are it is your lot to be said for spontaneity on Mardi Gras. among the weal thy classes, even though it a good one too. However, instead of th e lush 4) Make a plan if someone gets lost, 10 a.m. is a fresh, exciting time to ge t there, fault and you need to chi II out. Refer to tip #3 The importaJ)t part is knowillg the difference was shifted from the 1890s to 1930s. perfect cor;tllmes, the fj 1m goes for a more This also goes back 10 the buddy system, and you can eluim a front row seat along the about not bringing cans and bottles. betwcen smart and safe (not 100 uptight), and He'len Hunt plays an aging beauty who has realistic and natural look, which is velY but if your buddy gets lost, you need to know parade route. Go to bed early and get up 9) Respect '.he .Iocals. stupid and strandeci AIthur, Lancelot and Guinevere. It Hhould spent her lite seducing wealthy married men reiieslling. So not everything is perfect, and Not recommended: where to go to find them. Have a predeter­ early, not because you ate old, but because Soulard is an ,everyday neighborhood, For more information and maps, go to have beenn romantic movie and ArtllUrian and who meets a young American cOlJple in people look far more like thcy might have mined place to go in case someone gets lost, you want to last all day, and you have to with private property. You will be partying in www.mardigrasine.com. epie tale, but i~ far too predictable with tar too Italy. The plot is fll11 of twists, surpri.ses and actually looked, with mue! on their boots and the film still has charm. little chemistry between Ihe romantic leads. romance,and the dialog is deli ghtfully clever, a little SWCllI or dirt. On thc other hand, the Tristan and Isolde - It !lounded promising Tbis is a big di :>app irrtmmt like a pale, wlin­ even though Johansson 10 ks more like scenery of the! co untryside is wonderfully but it is a dud. it was ad ertiscd as Romeo spired version of 'Titanic" without the ship. Marilyn Monroe than she should to play the b 'alltifu l and natural. Kciru Kl1 ightley is a and Jul iet, but the st ry is much cl scr to the Get .your WMSL news emailed to you every M0r.tday! www.thecurrentonline.com innocent, reserved Mrs. WirldCfl11cn.:. Thi s is ralher lightweight and !?iggly Elizabeth but Arthllrian leg nd a \" the rom antic tTiClngle of a fun movie. " , Page 4 u February 13, 2006 February 13, 2006 u Page 5 Delicious Valentine's Day dining destinations When dates go horribly, horribly wrong

BY MELISSA S. HAYDEN dinner might want to save room for one of BY MELISSA MCCRARY their many desserts such as cheesecake, Sta.D· Writer - Featu;e;a~dito;- eclairs, crumb cake, French pastries or souf­ fles. The Top of the Riverfront is open The most roman.tic day of the year is almost Many couples want to make Valentine's Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. until 1.1 here, and not every date gets the luxury of Day a special day to remember, and one way p.m. and bnmch is also served on Sundays instant romance like Feb. 14. Here are some they can do so is by planning a special date from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Prices for different things to consider before your next date by taking their lover to an elegant restaurant entrees vary. becomes a bad date. for a romantic evening. For steak lovers, people should visit Not every first date goes well. Rebecca From Italian, American to Vietnamese, St. Sam's Steakhouse, Dierdorf and Halts or TOompson, senior, liberal shldies, discovered Louis has thousands of restaurants that offer Citi7;en Kane's. Sam's Steakhouse is located that the hard way. various types of cuisines,provide entertain­ at 10205 Gravois Road. Thompson's date was supposed to come to ment and can be an ideal choice for this night. Dierdorf and Harts is owned alld operated her dorm and pick her up. Since bbth of their The Melting Pot, with two locations on by former football players Dan Dierdorf and doml rooms were within short distance of each Delmar Boulevard in University City and on Jim Hart. Dierdorf alld Halts has two loca­ other, he walked OVer instead. Clayton in Town and Country, has been a tions at West Port Plaza and on Market Street "When we walked from our dorms to where favorite to those looking for more than just a in downtown. Before each entree is cooked, he parked his car, it wasn't there," said traditional dinner. the captain provides a presentation on each Thompson. Can I be ~r baby daddy? According to its website, The Melting Pot meat and allows customers to individually According 10 her, he realized that it wasn't has been the nation's largest fondue rest.au­ select their main course. Dinner ranges from there because he went out the night before and rant chain for more than 30 years. Not only $30 to $50 per person. didn't drive back t.o his dorm. Then, he had to " do the candlelit tables, private booths and the Citizen Kane's is more than just a steak­ go find a friend to drive him to his car. large selecti.on of wines and deserts make this house. This American and Caribbean She decided to still let hirh take her out restaurant a popular pick, .but the complete Restaurant in Kirkwood provides guests with because he was polite enough to walk her back dining experience is also made unique by a walk down memory lane, with its displayed to her donn. However, when he retunled with creating a meal in a personal tabletop fondue TG Weaver/l1yu Current antique collection alld movie memorabilia his car, the date went from bad to worse. pot. John Baker and Heather Mimlitz have drinks at the bar at Kobe Steak House. throughout. All of the steaks are aged for the "His car had no heat and this was in the The Melting Pot specializes in its many best taste and speciaUy seasoned. midclIe of winter," she said. cheeses, fruit and chocolate fondues. service with it.s table-side chefs. A chef caters Louis (literally)? The Top of the Riverfront Anotller restaurant choice for Valentine's After a chilling ride to a moderately priced Besides strawberries, cheesecakes, raspberry to each person's needs ,md can cook a meal Restaurant, located on the 28th floor of the Day is Giovanni's on the Hill. This Italian restaurant, she said he told her every detail Restaurant has been visited by I1mnerous about something very inappropriate he did to chocolate and brownies on their desert menu, the way one wants on the Teppanyal;j. Tables. Millermium Hotel in downtown St. Louis, is Vasana Hill, junior, commercial art they also offer various main dishes and sig­ Specialty wines, mixed chinks, sake and known as the revolving restaurant that over­ celebrities and past presidents. Some celebri­ another girl at a party in fron! of everyone nature entTee::; that include steak, pork and Japanese imported beer are on its drink: looks the Mississippi River and St. Louis ties have even had di fferent pastas named after there. " Baby, did you fart? you blow my seafood. While the cheese appetizers and menu. Along with having chicken, lobster, lanchnarks like the Gateway Arch. them because they loved them so much. "When he asked if I w,mted to go gct some Because chocolate fondue deserts range ti"om $10 to shlimp, steak or sushi prepared at each table, When patrons enter this restaurant, they Popular menu picks include PappardelJ e drinks after dinner, I told him I had to get up mind! $15, the signature entrees and the fondue the menu also includes fried rice dishes, are seated by the hostesses and door greeters AllabelJa Oprah (named after Oprah Winfrey) early the next moming. It's not a date I brag " meals for two might be the way to go at $40 appetizers and salads. Prices range from $10 to a window table which captures the view of and Farfalline del Presidente Reagan. Oprah's about," she said. to $60. to $25 per person. Those visiting Kobe Steak st. Louis. P iano players anlUse guests with favorite pasta is made out of ti"esh noodles, Its not just fIrst dates that go bad. Instead of boiling your own meat or dip­ House can make their visit even more mem­ slow music to add 1..0 tlle romantic and calm tomato, pesto and blended widl ricotta cbeese. After dating a guy for a while, Erin Henley, ping strawbenies into fruit sauce:" how abollt OIable by ordering a specialty beverage in a atmosphere. TOe prices range from $20 to $40. junior, commwlication, expelienced her worst ha ving a chef grill a meal at a table right in take-home souvenir glass or can have their Some items on the Top of the Riverfront's The e are just a fewrcstaurants that lnight date. front of you? Kobe Steak: House of Japan, picture taken in front of their l.able-side grill. menu ale lobster, oysters, linguini, pepper m.ake great choices for Valentine's night, but Henley felt awkward during a dinner with located on Olive, gives customers personal Looking for a restaurant that tops St. steak, roast duck and prime rib. Those eating are al 0 suitabl e for any special occ'l 'ion. her then boyfiiend. She said the two of them sat thl;re the entire time without speaking a word. "When he dropped me off, he kissed me leeping yoW" way to the LOp? I hear well together and share a comIllon work ethic. same company, then where else will people ancllicked my chin," she said. Kathy Meksavanh, junior;, business Office dating: you're dipping your pen in the company We are both communication majors, we look for love? The chin licking was the last straw for her. Sink. 40 enjoyed working for our high school newspa­ We both spend minutes to more th,m an She felt grossed out and a little violated and This is what most people think when pers, we are taking the Salne classes and we hour driving to UM-St. Louis. We're both full­ said good night. " was your daddy a terTOrist? Cuz you is cia they hear about office dating. A lot of urban plan on having careers in journalism. Shating time students, working as many hours as we 'The next day I called him and told him we bomb! cubicle chaos legends exist about office rOll,mces. these common interests brought us together have before deadlines to complete our stories. should just be fiiends. Now whenever we see .. These myths breed a negative attitude and we snapped together as partners like puz­ Saturdays we both spend working and each other, I CfUl't help but feel awkward," she throughout the workplace. Employees who do zle pieces in and out of the workplace. SWldayS we are hard at work Plltting tOf/ether said. " or boardroom want to clate may choose not to out of fear of When a stOlY comes up at the last minute, 1 the week's issue of The Current. It is not always the other person's fault repercussioru;, such as teasing from other co­ know I can always rely on her help. We simply don't have much time to spend when a date goes bad. workers to employment termination. If! am having trouble reaching a cont.:"lCt for looking for a significant other and when we Patrick Fletcher decided to ask a girl he Romance policies exist in many companies, a story, 1 can COWl! on his help. met, it was clear that we shared a cOl1l1ection. thoiIght was "very attractive" out for coffee at table. To add to his embarrassment, the lid met his future wife, Bal·bara Harbach, profes­ bliss? preventing employees fi-om dating, flirting, and Accordin g to about.com, "Other studies We had no desire to let the negative as 'ociation Starbucks. from his drink: opened and spilled onto his sor of music. even hanging out together outside of work as have reported a higher level of productivity in with offi ce dating keep us from p ursuing a ''1 was really nervous when J asked, but she white shirt. Luckily for him, she was digging '1 had studied pipe organ in college, and my friends, as their ways to reduce harassment, dating couples at work." romantic relationship. said 'okay'," Fletcher said. through her purse--"loolcing for all escape mother urged me to continue those studies," favOIitism ,md disruption of the workplace So why is it that office romance is n-owned If you fUld a person that you like at the place He told her to meet him at "the one on door" he believed--alld she did not notice. George said. environment. upon by society, in keeping witb tlle "social where you work, take the teasing with a grain Clayton." After work, he drove there and wait­ After 10 minutes of slightly awkward con­ He approached the professor of organ at However, according to the Society for norm?" of salt. TOe negative attitudes toward office ed ... and waited ... and waited. versation he decided to end the date and go Yale to find allother graduate student with Human Resource Management (SHRM) Justbccanse a workplace relationship may dating may prevent you from letting someone "Twenty-five minutes went, and she wasn't home. wbom he could study. He became Harbach's Kristin Skredenske, senior, biology Workplace Romance Survey from about.com, not last forever, it docs not mean those good come into your personal life. The opin­ there. Then I reahzed 1 had gone to the wrong "J felt like an idiot. The bad date was my student, and bis lessons went well. "55 percent of the HR professionals respond­ involved should feel too awkward to work with ions of others sinlply shouldn 't matter when Starbucks," he said. fault and not hers. We both knew it. It was the "Our romantic relationship developed while ing said that marriage is the most likely out­ each other if the relationship ends. No relation­ t\vo co-workers Wall! to pursue a relatiol1Ship He drove to the correct Starbucks and his last date we had," he said. my pipe organ playing started fading," he said. You're like a Christmas" package I'Ve been PAUL HACKB'ARTH & come of the office rom,Ulces they have experi­ ship comes with a guarantee and no break-up together. date was waiting there sipping the Ven ti Mocha Sometimes it is not the date that goes aWly. Bad things Call come from dating, but good waiting to unwrap all Year long MELISSA S. HAYDEN enced." guarantees that you will never see that person A relationship is hard enough as it is. A job that he was supposed to buy for her. Chancellor Thomas George was in his sec­ things can come from dates too. Keep this in While wedding bells are not ringing for us again or have to cope with them respectfully shouldn't be one more thing that keeps two News Editor & Staff \Vrlter She was very lUlderstanding of the situation ond year at Yale as a graduate shldent in chem­ mind for Valentine's Day, alld good luck. " any time soon, our relationship has not caused should your paths cross. people apart. and he ordered a drink and joined her at the istry. in the latc 19608, and it was then that he Photos by Alberto Palino I Tbe p anni (And 0Di'ce-Romance Specialists) any work-related dilemmas because we work If people are discouraged fTom dating in the