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97 Participants gear up at the starting line for last Thursday’s annual Walk a Mile in NEWS Her Shoes event. Photo by Kate Baxendale Men walk a mile in heels to raise 2awareness for women’s issues NEWS SPORTS A&E Forums, survey results Men’s soccer team Bartender’s Corner: will determine whether or reinvigorated by 2-1 Drink specials at local 3 6 9 Buzzard Beach, 4110 Pennsylvania Ave. not UMKC changes its name Summit League opener win dive bars appeal to students Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam Photo used with permission of UniversityPhoto by SaiTheatre Srikar Association Kadiyam 2 News Sept. 24, 2012 Vol. 80, Issue 6 News 3 Word on Campus NIVERSITY ‘Put yourself in her shoes’-literally What do you think about changing the name of UMKC to NEWS Kate Baxendale Staff Writer the University of Kansas City? UMKC’s Independent Student Newspaper The Women’s Center hosted the 11th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser www.unews.com last Thursday in the quad to raise awareness of gender violence, rape and sexual assault. Cameron Brawner-Rodgers 5327 Holmes St. Kansas City, MO 64110 Each year, male participants wear Sophomore, Business Administration: high heels in order to better relate to and Editor’s desk: 816-235-5402 I think it’s whack. I like UMKC: four-letter acronyms appreciate women’s daily experiences. Advertising: 816-235-1386 for the win. UKC sounds dumb.” Fax 816-235-6514 The goal is to change men’s perspectives on issues that affect women. “It helps raise awareness about a serious Darius Jackson issue but in a fun way,” Women’s Center Graduate student, Educational Administration: U-News Senior Staff Director Brenda Bethman said. “There’s “ always a big turnout, especially with I think it would be a positive change for the Editor-in-Chief Senior Staff Writer fraternity members and sports teams.” University. It would give the campus its own identity. Nathan Zoschke Kate Baxendale Sept. 24, 2012 Many major cities have universities named after them. Roze Brooks As participants arrived, the quad became Advertising Manager engulfed by a sea of men wearing pink I think in order for UMKC to continue to grow as an Kharissa Forte institution, we need to drop the Missouri part off to make Luis Ruiz Riley Mortensen T-shirts said that read, “Put yourself in her University of Kansas City logo based on the current logo above the Health Sciences Bookstore. Photo Illustration by Nathan Zoschke Business Manager Kynslie Otte shoes,” provided by the Women’s Center. a“ name for ourselves.” Xuan Cai Staff Photographer Women’s Center staff members Makayla Maslanka Production Manager Sai Srikar Kadiyam and volunteers organized the event. Johanna Poppel Informational tables were set up with Sophomore, Pre-Pharmacy: Production Assistant pamphlets about preventing violence and Meredith Shea Aaron Cecil abuse, as part of the UMKC Violence It was the original name, and I like it better that way. The battle of the ‘M’ Managing Editor Kynslie Otte Prevention and Response Project’s However, it’s going to cost a butt ton of money to Elizabeth Golden LaShonda Washington change all the signs when the school could put the Surveys and forums to determine fate of UMKC name change Mal Hartigan educational mission. Distribution Proceeds of $2,000, from the registration money to a better use.” Copy Editor Kharissa Forte Kharissa Forte Copy Editor the University. UM-Rolla to Missouri S&T. Morton fees, benefited the UMKC Violence Roze Brooks Johanna Poppel However, Morton did say that he said that a precise cost estimate is not Prevention and Response Project. The Hayden McParlane Kharissa Forte “ UMKC has held a series of forums believes a name change could help available for UMKC, but that the cost Faculty Adviser project’s self-stated mission is to provide Michelle Heiman Senior, Electrical and Computer Engineering: establish a stronger connection between of a name change would be covered Jon Rand “victim support services, advocacy, training, this month to give students, staff and the University and local community. entirely by private donations. Online Editor education and outreach to the campus and alumni a chance to weigh in on the Sai Srikar Kadiyam I feel like I like UMKC better and that it helps to “We are Kansas City’s university, The reasons for UMKC’s possible community.” proposal to drop the University of differentiate UMKC from the University of Kansas and we can strengthen our enrollment, return to UKC have a striking similarity Registration fees ranged from $15 for Missouri designation from the school’s and Kansas State University. Becoming the University our community partnerships and our to the reasons why UKC became UMKC. students who brought their own shoes to name. School administration has Board of Publishers of Kansas City may make it difficult for certain people philanthropic support by creating a In 1963, increasing financial assistance $50 for non-students with shoes provided emphasized that a name change won’t to keep things apart in one’s mind.” broader and deeper understanding of for the university and lowering tuition Stephen Dilks (chair) Chad King by the Women’s Center. affect UMKC’s affiliation with the UM that critical role,” Morton said. were among the reasons for the name Robin Hamilton Andrew Kraft The majority of shoes offered were “ System, nor would this name change be Parinaz Meysami John Martellaro, director of change. Wayne Lucas Jordan Brooks purchased with Women’s Center funds. the first for either UMKC or the UM Media Relations at UMKC, said Students are vocal concerning their Allen Rostron Joseph Salazar Others were donated. Graduate student, Counseling and Guidance: System. Jon Rand Shannon Jackson the goals to increase enrollment and opinions of the possible adjustment, and In order to accommodate every male UMKC was the “University of Kansas Nathan Zoschke Catherine Saylor In my opinion, it’s still the same thing. The name boost philanthropy, if met, will help Morton said he believes that is a good participant, the Women’s Center provided Left to right: Habib Hassan, Craig Flanery and Kris Webb partake in Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. City” from its inception in 1929 until Patrick Hilburn Michael McDonald change is not going to do anything.” compensate for declining state funding thing. shoes up to size 18. Photo by Kate Baxendale it joined the UM System and became Patty Wolverton to higher education. “That’s a sign of how much people Freshman Kris Webb wore fire-engine UMKC in July 1963. In 2008, the Bethany Mullinix Martellaro said that 70 percent care about this university, whether red stilettos. “It’s for a great cause,” Webb reverse happened when the University for a good cause.” us all,” he said. of UMKC’s enrollment is from the they’re alumni, students, staff or people said. “I did it last year and it was painful but 2012 A&S graduate: of Missouri-Rolla dropped the UM Mission: Habib Hassan, cultural events Lively music blasted as participants designation from its name to become 15-county Kansas City Metropolitan who live in the greater Kansas City To provide relevant, timely coverage I’m doing it again.” “ coordinator for the Activity and Program arrived and strapped on their shoes. Prior I don’t like it. Why switch back to the original the Missouri University of Science and Statistical Area, and that 75 percent of community and realize how much what of the UMKC community by seeking truth, Sophomore Daniel Beeman wore glittery Council, sported classic black patent leather to the walk, Bethman thanked sponsors and name after switching? I feel like our school is Technology. recent graduates remain in the region. happens here impacts their lives and fairness and accuracy in reporting while platforms. “I’m participating partly because pumps with matching black tube socks. participants then introduced guest speaker better represented with the University of Missouri Throughout September, name change Martellaro said that the Chancellor’s their future,” he said. preserving the integrity of U-News as an I want to walk around in heels for a day,” “I feel like it’s important for me to Scott Mason from the nonprofit Rose [designation].” forums have been held by the Student stance will depend greatly on the result At an SGA forum held last Monday independent student-run publication. Beeman said. “The other part is because it’s support women. It’s something that affects Brooks Center, which works with victims Government Association, Faculty of the forums and surveys of current in the Student Union, Morton gave About us: Continued on Page 5 Senate and Staff Council on both the students, prospective students and a lengthy presentation. The general The U-News is the official “Junliang Shen Volker and Hospital Hill campuses. alumni. Surveys have already been sent message communicated was that independent student newspaper of UMKC, Sophomore, Accounting: Those in favor of a name change argue to prospective students and alumni, and returning to UKC would help the produced each week by a staff consisting entirely it would better identify the University Martellaro said surveys will be sent to university identify more closely with of students. Issue 3, Sept. 4 It is cool and easy to understand, but people won’t with Kansas City, rather than as an current students as early as Tuesday, Kansas City. Above all else, however, We publish 4,000 copies each week, and Pg. 7: ‘EMT, paramedic programs enjoy initial success at UMKC’ know UMKC is part of the UM System if they’re offshoot of the UM-Columbia campus. Sept. 25. Morton said that UMKC is Kansas distribute to the Volker and Hospital Hill from out of state.” The left photo caption misidentifies Roger Lewis as Lucas Lowell. Lewis is practicing intravenous therapy, Opponents have argued that a name “If the results tell us this will help us City’s university and its name should campuses and surrounding neighborhood not Intraosseous Inflation, as the caption states. change is an unnecessary waste of achieve our goals, we’ll do it. Otherwise, reflect that status. businesses. Hilary Smith money and efforts and that the UM we won’t,” Martellaro said. Letters to the Editor can be submitted by Looking ahead: designation in the school’s name boosts Cost is an issue that has arisen on mail or to [email protected]. Letters should be Issue 5, Sept. 17 “Senior, Psychology: its credibility. both sides of the name change debate. Morton will speak at a forum on 350 words or less and are subject to edits for Pg. 8: ‘Rugby: A contact sport for UMKC’ the Hospital Hill campus at 3 p.m., I like it, but it would be really expensive to change Chancellor Leo Morton, who brought Signage would have to replaced, and clarity. Aaron Dzik was misidentified as ‘Aaron Dzick.’ Wednesday, Sept. 26 in Room 4308 of the name because of redoing everything that says about the name change proposal, hasn’t programs would have to be renamed. U-News is printed by The Kansas City Star. the Health Sciences Building. Spot any mistakes? Email Editor-in-Chief Nathan Zoschke, [email protected]. UMKC.” declared an official stance. Neither has It cost $500,000 to switch from U-News is an equal opportunity employer. Corrections “ [email protected] 4 News Sept. 24, 2012 Vol. 80, Issue 6 News 5 Police Blotter Sustainability Corner briefly mentioned Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: Continued from Page 2 financial corner Weekly crime reports from Recycling 101 Applying for of domestic violence. perpetrators. footwear and show support with the Making the most of the UMKC Police Mason related the importance of At the conclusion of the opening event T-shirt. your food budget IFE Johanna Poppel $ it is simply plastic, paper ending violence and abuse against speeches, an entertaining dance Many of the participants held women to personal experience, spectacle kick-started the walk. A decorated signs in support of the Production Manager or aluminum and not graduation Brad New Contributor compare prices of items on a covered in food, liquid or having witnessed the abuse of his pale pink ribbon was broken as the movement to end sexual violence. Jennifer Carter Staff Writer mother for years. parade of men proudly marched Some read, “Rape hurts all of us,” “I shopping list at supermarkets Sept. 14 The first day of my any hazardous household He encouraged the participants to through the quad toward Rockhill take no as an answer” and “Men can Eating out is expensive. around the area. waste management class at material, then it is most not just wear the shoes, but to think Road. help stop rape.” That’s why the Bureau of 9:27 a.m. Information UMKC was spent at the likely recyclable. Johanna Poppel The Registrar’s Office requires Labor Statistics found that Coupons: Officers at the UMKC headquarters received Here’s a list of items students to file the Application for about and discuss their meaning. While most of the participants [email protected] Deffenbaugh landfill and households earning a pretax Popular TV shows like a report of domestic violence occurring off accepted by the curbside cannot be picked up by the Graduation form by the end the He stressed men can end gender sported women’s shoes, some men recycling center. income of $93,784 and “Extreme Couponers” depict campus. recycling program: curbside recycling program. fourth week of classes in the semester violence as opposed to being the decided to keep their original It was shocking to see above— the top 20 percent coupon-savvy shoppers with Aluminum: soda cans These include glass, plastic they plan to graduate. the large amounts of trash of all households—basically carts full of groceries that and canned foods bags, paper towels, tissues, However, completion of required 6:29 p.m. Larceny bags and other refuse that split their food budget in half. would normally cost about Plastic: bottles and waxed containers like milk coursework and submission of an The suspect paid for his sandwich at Quiznos was mixed in with the About 52 percent was spent $400, but with coupons, only containers with the chasing cartons and juice boxes, application do not guarantee approval on Hospital Hill and then ran off with the recyclables. Ultimately, at home and 48 percent spent cost $50 or $100. arrow symbol numbered 1 photographs and bags that for graduation. These steps only begin employee’s tip jar. I figured many people dining out. In addition to in-store through 7 contained pet food, fertilizer, the degree-check process. don’t know what items are And that’s why on the flip coupons and weekly ads, Paper: office and school charcoal or kitty litter. Stipulations differ by department recyclable or simply don’t side, the lowest-earning 20 another way to save is by 8:20 p.m. Possession papers, junk mail, magazines, Glass can be recycled at and academic college, and this understand the basic rules percent of households spent looking online for coupons Officers conducting a vehicle check at 51st newspapers, books, etc. various Ripple bins across drastically alters the time needed for of recycling. nearly 70 percent of their food from companies’ websites. and Oak streets located a large amount of Cardboard: pizza and the city. UMKC to process the applications. KC Recycles is a curbside budgets on meals prepared at Companies like Target, Hy- marijuana and various pills. cereal boxes, cardboard egg Two locations close to “Many students aren’t aware that recycling program offered home. Vee, Price Chopper and Hen cartons (no Styrofoam) campus are: 51st and Main the College of Arts & Sciences to single family homes or What does this mean for House have coupons exclusive If extra space for Street in André’s Confiserie recommends that they file their Sept. 15 apartment complexes with the average college student? to their website, designed to recyclables is needed, any Suisse staff parking lot and Application for Graduation about 5:09 a.m. Suspicious Person six or fewer units in Kansas Many fit into the latter entice customer loyalty. recyclable material can be 54th and Troost Avenue in two semesters before they plan to Officers contacted a party in the Oak Place City. The program requires category, and males spend FrontFlip is an app that used to hold extra items the Rockhurst University graduate,” said Dr. Jennifer Frangos, parking garage who was high on an unknown a blue recycling bin, which more money on food than allows users to go to a as well, such as paper Community Center parking director of undergraduate studies for substance and his parents came to pick him up. can be purchased for $9 at females. restaurant that has a front flip grocery bags, plastic tubs or lot. the English Department. a local Price Chopper or The U.S. Department of QR Code poster inside, scan cardboard boxes that can be For any questions Completion of the ETS Suspicious Person Westlake ACE Hardware Agriculture classifies monthly it with a smart phone camera, 8:19 a.m. placed next to the blue bin. regarding recycling and Proficiency Profile exam is required Officers contacted a homeless party sleeping in store. The curbside recycling food expenditures as either and scratch it off using the app There is no limit to how other city services, one may for all undergraduate degrees, the basement of the Performing Arts Center bins are picked up on the thrifty, low cost, moderate for prizes that can be instantly much can be picked up for call the 3-1-1 Action Center according to the Registrar’s Office. and warned him of trespassing. same day as the trash every or liberal. In July 2012, the redeemed. week. recycling. at 311 or 816-513-1313. In addition, degrees in Biology, average for all males ages 19- So, what’s recyclable? If Some items, however, [email protected] Chemistry, Computer Science, 50 was around $266, with Where to shop: 5:29 p.m. Suspicious Activity History, Mathematics and other $180.80 thrifty and $359.40 Officers discovered a window open at the disciplines require a minimum score being liberal. Should a consumer go for Epperson House, but did not find any property on the Major Field exam, which tests For women in the same age price, quality or atmosphere? missing. learning outcomes in various degree group, the average was around Organic health food chains programs. $233, with $160.70 considered like Whole Foods Market A minimum C-BASE score is thrifty and $319.40 considered offer premium products at a Sept. 17 premium price. Trader Joe’s Larceny only one of several non-coursework liberal. 10:54 a.m. also carries many gourmet A student left an iPad in the restroom and conditions of graduating from the These numbers can seem and organic products, but at a returned to find it missing three days prior to Education Department. intimidating considering how much lower price. So do local the report. The Degree Audit Reporting many other expenses students Cartoon Aaron by Cecil System (DARS), available through have. grocery stores like Hy-Vee, Pathway and the major maps on the Sun Fresh and Cosentino’s Sept. 19 UMKC website, can provide students Stick to a list, and Market, which have a more 9:07 p.m. University Violation with insights into their degree check it twice: limited organic selection. Officers stopped a party taking beer to a progress. It is more expensive to fraternity house on 53rd Street and Rockhill However, major maps change Recording one’s expenses buy fresh produce and meats, Road. often. The major map students should can help significantly cut but many choose to do so for follow is determined when they down on a person’s spending. health reasons. declare majors, not when they apply A report from the Food The City Market, at 5th and Sept. 20 for graduation. The DARS report is Marketing Institute concluded Walnut Streets downtown, 10:42 a.m. Assault partially dependent upon information that shoppers select their has a large and very affordable Officers responded to a reported assault at the entered into the system by the student. primary grocery stores based weekend farmer’s market. It Student Success Center, but the victim refused Those planning to graduate next on three things: price, quality is also accessible by the Main to press charges. term should meet with their advisers of the produce and store Street MAX, which students as soon as possible. Only an academic promotions. can ride for free using their 2:01 p.m. Larceny adviser can ensure students have Instead of buying on UMKC ID cards. Here, one Officers took report of a student’s missing keys completed all of the steps necessary impulse, price-conscious can save money, eat healthy at the Oak Place Apartments. to graduate at the anticipated time. shoppers are on a mission to and support the local economy. [email protected] find what they need instead of Many other local communities 3:14 p.m. Suspicious Person what they want. also have weekend farmers A non-affiliated party was in the quad near Thanks to technology,markets. Royall Hall preaching and arguing with there are many apps that can [email protected] students. UMKC’s Most Knawish Criminals UMKC’s 66 SportsNews Sept.Sept. 24,24, 20122012 Vol. 80, Issue 6 SportsNews 7 Reinvigorating the Roos Volleyball team 2-2 in Summit League following weekend games Kate Baxendale weekend’s matches. Team seeks to build momentum Senior Staff Writer “Oakland is always from Summit League opener win a solid team in the After a 3-0 home loss conference,” she said. “I’m to Fort Wayne on Sunday, excited to play them so we Tyren Rushing Staff Writer “I’m not really that concerned the volleyball team stands can see how we measure up. with our results,” Benben said. “It’s 9-7 overall and 2-2 in the It would be two huge wins A 2-1 home win against Fort a part of being in our conference. Summit League. this weekend if we can pull Wayne last Saturday gives the It’s hard for us to get home games, A 3-2 win against it off.” men’s soccer team reason to hope. so we have to play a lot of games on Oakland last Friday, this The 5-foot-11 senior The conference victory brings the the road and we like to play good season’s home opener, gave from Lancaster, Pa., has Roos to 2-4-2 for the season and competition to get us prepared for the Roos reason to be totaled 45 kills and 262 1-0 in Summit League Play. our Summit League season.” optimistic. assists this season. Head Coach Rick Benben Nor did Benben say that he According to Sports The Roos suffered a 1-3 expressed optimism that the team believes the team is struggling Information Director Nik loss against IUPUI Sept. will bounce back despite a 1-4- overall. Busch, Oakland won the 14 in Indianapolis in their 2 start, but he acknowledges the “I think if you look at our record last four times it faced first Summit League game. Roos have struggled with games on and if you just want to look at that, UMKC; however, the Roos The team bounced back the the road. you could say we are struggling,” lead overall in the two rivals’ following day with a five- “We play a real demanding Benben said. “But I don’t look at history of competition. set victory over Western schedule,” Benben said. “All the it that way at all. I think we have The team endured a two- Illinois in Macomb. teams we have played have been grown a lot as a team. We’ve had and-a-half-hour practice Looking ahead: really top rated teams. I don’t really a cavalcade of injuries and sickness on Tuesday, Sept. 18. thing we have been struggling. I and players have been out. This After a mix of scrimmage The Roos will face think our performances have been Saturday was the first time we were and conditioning, Omaha on Tuesday, Sept. really good, and particularly this able to put out what I anticipated senior setter Ella Meier 25 at Swinney Recreation Sunday we made a lot of progress being a real starting eleven.” summed up her feelings Center. as a team.” Failure to score has also been Hard work and practice have finally paid off for men’s soccer, which enjoyed a 2-1 home victory against Fort Wayne last in anticipation of the [email protected] The Roos have lost all away a factor in the team’s rocky Saturday. Photo by Tyren Rushing games and won two of three regular performance leading up to season home games so far—a 2-1 conference play. Benben is hopeful win against Baker on Sept. 6 and that with a healthy team and the A 3-0 loss to Fort Wayne on Sunday and 3-2 win against Oakland on Friday bring the volleyball team to a 2-2 record in Summit League progress. I expect us to play well,” we have probably in all the rest optimistic. Sophomore defender Soccer: Continued play. Photo courtesy of UMKC Athletics Saturday’s conference win. pre-season concluding the Roos’ Benben said. “You can see that in of the games combined. That is Frankie Washington still likes the Benben believes starting the offense will be stronger and more the Florida International game. something that gives us confidence team’s chances for success. from Page 6: season with several away games will aggressive. We created more good scoring moving forward.” “We’re getting better. We’re be beneficial in the long run. “We have made a lot of opportunities and chances than Players are also staying Continued on Page 7 improving,” Washington said. “We played some really great competition, but we showed improvement in each News about player profile game, and we’re getting ready for conference play.” Washington also isn’t concerned about the team’s lack of scoring thus Sylvester Yiadom far. “It just takes time. It comes with practice and hard work and sometimes Soccer player from Ghana pursues dreams in the U.S. other teams’ goalies make good saves,” Dan Moreno Staff Writer Washington said. “We just got to keep soccer,” he said. a.m., attends classes and spends the our heads in it and keep going after it. Although he has found many rest of the day studying and doing [The forwards are] doing a good job, YOU-News Born in Accra, Ghana and majoring similarities between Ghana and homework if the team is not traveling. they just got to keep in it mentally and in computer science at UMKC, America, he said the countries are two Although the men’s soccer team they’ll get some goals.” UMKC’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1933! sophomore Sylvester Yiadom has one different worlds. has had a rough start, Yiadom stays The team is focused on winning the dream in life: soccer. “Food, clothing and traditions are positive and believes it is only a matter Summit League and advancing to the Starting his soccer career at a young the main differences I have found,” of time before the team starts to get NCAA Tournament. Junior midfielder age and growing up in northwest Yiadom said. the results everyone expects. David Coulter also likes the team’s Visit us online at www.unews.com Africa, Yiadom left everything back Even though soccer has the same “We are up to a slow start, but the chances for conference success. home to pursue his dream 6,200 miles rules in every country, Yiadom said he way things are going, I know we will “I feel like we can win the away in the U.S. is grateful to be here. pick it up,” he said. conference,” Coulter said. “That’s the After graduating from Aggrey “Back home, we don’t have all the After graduating, Yiadom’s goal is team’s goal.” Smith High School, Yiadom played equipment that we have in the United to pursue soccer professionally. Benben is even more optimistic soccer in the Dallas Texans Football States,” he said. “I picture myself playing soccer,” he after Saturday’s win. Academy-Ghana before moving to Yiadom would not be at UMKC or said. “I want to make it into a team in Advertise with U-News “We expect to win every game,” he America. even in America if not for soccer. the MLS [Major League Soccer], or said. Yiadom said that because of his “Soccer is [my] passion. It is my even better, play in Europe.” Sylvester Yiadom is [email protected] and reach 4,000 readers each week! passionate about soccer demanding routine, life in Ghana was life. I sleep it. I dream it. I eat it. I live Yiadom said that he puts everything and plans to pursue it similar to life now. soccer,” he said. “in the hands of God” and does his professionally. Contact Luis Ruiz at [email protected] or (816) 235-1386. Photo by Dan Moreno “I have been doing the same Yiadom said that he starts each best each time he puts on his cleats. 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Kynslie Otte Senior Staff Writer stupid to pass up the price.” area among music fans. Buzzard’s affordable happy hour For more information about upcoming Dive bars hold a pleasant, dingy charm, specials make the bar an ideal nightlife shows, visit www.theriotroom.com. and are notorious for offering incredibly destination for college students on a cheap drink specials. In midtown Kansas budget. City, there are plenty of dive bars to Davey’s Uptown choose from, but only a few worth repeat ‘A Voyage’ ‘A visits. The following bars are some of the The Riot Room Davey’s Uptown Ramblers Club is the Voyage, with UMKC’s Dan Thomas on saxophone, crowd the sound of textbook definition of a dive bar: small, jazz band’s first album. Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam best places near campus for cheap drinks and fantastic entertainment. The Riot Room features great live dark, dingy and has been family-owned UMKC jazz professor releases his debut album music almost every night of the week. since 1950. Buzzard Beach A majority of bands booked at The Riot Davey’s features live music, typically Roze Brooks Senior Staff Writer together to collaborate by Thomas’ and flavor Voyage’s debut album, a Room are up-and-coming indie bands, six days a week, ranging in genre from suggestion in 2009. Each member benefit from merging each member’s ‘Pippin’: For those who hate cover charges but but patrons will occasionally see more bluegrass to punk rock. Though Davey’s Buzzard Beach The 18th and Vine District offered his own compositions for the different musical stylings. Thomas Filled with entertainment, enjoy live (typically indie) music and popular and well-known performers, such usually has a cover charge, it only applies 4110 Pennsylvania Ave. received a taste of UMKC talent on quartet to perform and record. said subgenres such as Groove, fantastic drink specials, Buzzard Beach is a as Nappy Roots, which will perform Oct. when bands are in-house. Patrons 3 p.m. – 3 a.m. Mon. – Sat. Thursday, opening The Blue Room’s “This band was born at my home. Hard Bop and Avant-Garde are but nothing more great choice. Buzzard’s happy hour specials 22. uninterested in paying the charge can visit stage to Associate Director of Jazz These musicians are all guys I knew represented throughout the album. are always affordable, and long hours give The Riot Room is not a typical dive when no live band is scheduled. 3– 7 p.m. Sun. Studies Dan Thomas’ jazz band, and cared for, who all had an interest “I don’t have a favorite. The patrons a large window of opportunity to bar because of its extensive beer selection. Every Monday night at Davey’s is Voyage. The performance featured in writing and creating,” Thomas said. tunes are varied enough that they purchase dirt-cheap drinks. Happy hour With more than 50 draft beers and an “The Liquid Lounge” with DJs Lost Boy and promoted the premiere of the The initial collaboration proved carry their own weight for particular runs 3-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, additional 30 bottled beers available for and Big Brother. Despite featuring live band’s namesake album. to be more than just a group of moods,” Thomas said, commending 3-9 p.m. Friday and 3-7 p.m. Saturday. purchase, the Riot Room is guaranteed to DJs, The Liquid Lounge does not have The stage is a familiar place for hopeful friends well-equipped with each performer for adding a personal During happy hour, well drinks are have a beer for everyone’s taste. a cover charge, and well drinks are only The Riot Room Thomas, who has created a number instruments. As the group started twist to Voyage’s overall sound. $2.50 ($2.75 for drinks involving juice), The Riot Room claims it is “bringing $1.50 after 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays are “Two 4048 Broadway Street of original works during his career. examining its potential, things began Thomas’s website, danthomasjazz. and select draft beers are $1.25 each. The wasted back in style,” featuring a reverse Dollar Tuesdays,” meaning all wells and 5 p.m. – 3 a.m. Mon. – Sat. However, recording and releasing an to fall into place. com, highlights his accomplishments bar includes a large covered patio where happy hour from midnight until close, domestic pints are $2 each. Wednesdays album was the first milestone for his “The unifier for this quartet is as a leader, teacher and founding patrons can smoke, and free popcorn is and offers a spacious patio for smokers. are “Amy Farrand’s Weirdo Wednesday recent musical collaboration. that everyone has eclectic musical member of numerous projects. An offered inside. Like most concert venues, The Supper Club,” a variety show held each “This is the first album for Voyage. interests. It is evident in the diversity adjunct website features information On Tuesday nights, additional specials Riot Room’s drinks are typically more week, featuring entertaining acts such as This record differs from my others, as of tunes, and journeys of expression specifically about Voyage, including are offered on Miller High Life bottles expensive than other bars offering drink comedy, burlesque, puppet shows, opera Davey’s Uptown I am a little older and I like to think made on the recording,” Thomas said, bios, booking information and a from 8 p.m. until close. Wednesday is specials. Coupled with the price of a cover and juggling, to name a few. wiser,” Thomas said. “This music is the acknowledging the interesting and schedule of upcoming events. Missouri Beer Night, which means drafts charge, the venue isn’t the cheapest place For friendly service, diverse musical Ramblers Club first quartet record I have done and special characteristics of Voyage. Voyage intends to advertise its The cast of ‘Pippin’ performs at the Spencer Theatre in the James brewed in Missouri are discounted from 8 to knock back several drinks, but its large performances, cheap drinks and unique 3402 Main St. C. Olson Performing Arts Center. Photo courtesy of KC Rep Theatre I was writing from a different place, Each track is attributed to the recent debut album release, utilizing p.m. to close. Thursday is trivia and Ladies beer selection makes it a destination to entertainment, Davey’s is the place to be. 5 p.m. – 3 a.m. Mon. having come through a rather serious creative minds of the individual connections each member has made Night starting at 7 p.m., and starting at explore. For a full schedule of performances, 12 p.m. – 3 a.m. Tues. – Sat. health issue.”The quartet features performers who created them, such through years of professional music Meredith Shea Production Manager 8 p.m. Sunday is “Stupid Cheap PBR With dim lighting and loud live music, visit www.daveysuptown.com. Thomas , Wayne Hawkins on piano, as “New Moon” from Warren and experience. Night,” which means, according to The Riot Room isn’t an ideal place to [email protected] Forest Stewart on bass and Mike “Shock and Awe” from Thomas. [email protected] “Pippin,” a musical by Roger O. Hirson and Stephen buzzardbeachkc.com, “PBR bottles and socialize with friends, but has become one

Warren on drums. These artists came Each piece adds a new dimension Schwartz, opened last Friday at the Kansas City Repertory campus bars near Bartender’s dive Affordable Corner: drafts so cheap you would have to be of the most popular bars in the Westport Theatre under the direction of Eric Rosen. Traditionally, Continued on Page 11 10 A&E Sept. 24, 2012 Vol. 80, Issue 6 A&E 11 Travel Corner: U-News staffers from abroad discuss their home countries, experiences at UMKC ‘Pippin:’ Continued from Page 8

“Pippin” productions keep the ensemble and spectacle that home from war and visits her. She Michelle Heiman said it was the perfect job for “I went with my mom to the “There are more trees original 70’s pop style musical exceed expectations. Microphone is an exaggerated, over the top Copy Editor a girl. With engineering, you hospital, and I liked the idea of in Kansas City, but more score, but Rosen had a different stands are used as guns, strobe woman and hilarious to watch. In might have to be outside and working with injections,” she buildings in China,” she said. vision for his production: punk lights flicker every time a soldier “No Time At All,” Berthe sings, Ask Phoenix Xuan Cai, from Shandong, do labor, but with accounting, said. “Also, a doctor can save “In China, we use chopsticks, rock. fires and fog machines top off the “Oh, it’s time to start livin’, time to China, is working on a you just need to sit and handle people’s lives, so I think it’s a but here, we use forks, spoons The fourth wall is immediately experience. take a little from this world we’re Phoenix Rishon Columnist master’s degree in accounting. worksheets.” great job.” and knives. And there are so broken with this in-your-face rock However, the acting was less given,” encouraging Pippin not to Cai’s mother is an Cai said she misses her many differences in food. In She came to Kansas City in concert production. Throughout than desired since the performance be so serious. Dear Phoenix, I am so stressed accountant in a hospital, and parents and the food in China. Kansas City, you broil and 2011 after earning a bachelor’s the show, the ensemble included Broadway stars from The KC Rep designers are at the with school and personal issues her father is a civil engineer. She said the altitude is about roast things, but in China, we degree at the China University continuously transforms into New York. Elder successfully top of their game. The lighting recently. How do I cope with this Their only child, Cai said she the same, so the weather is sauté and steam them. There of Petroleum, Beijing (Peking). characters in the play. embodied Pippin’s appearance design by Jason Lyons is incredible stress? “My mother chose this would be a doctor if she were similar, but there are other are also vegetables there that First, the audience sees and had a great voice, but lacked a to experience, at times blinding not pursuing accounting. differences. Continued on Page 13 the Leading Player (Wallace deeper connection to other players for effect and serves as a necessary Xuan Cai: China major for me,” she said. “She Everyone gets stressed, and Smith), who introduces Pippin onstage. It made the production piece of the punk rock musical. depending on the specific stressors, (Claybourne Elder), a young feel “showy” rather than honest. Though “Pippin” has a permanent finding relief can be difficult. Luis Ruiz, a 26-year-old When he moved to Kansas is in architecture and he is in the U.S. prince searching for fulfillment in UMKC MFA Acting alumnus set, the stage is easily transformed In moderation, stress is good for with a bachelor’s degree in City eight months ago, his currently taking English “Time flies in the U.S. life. To prove himself, Pippin begs Katie Gilchrist offered the show’s to allow actors to enter and exit you. It can help motivate you to architectural design, has lived plan was to study English for classes, Ruiz is looking to You don’t have enough time. his father, Charlemagne ( John most genuine performance with her through a trap door or interact with complete the tasks at hand. When in many different places. four months and return to enroll in the MBA program at Americans don’t stop to enjoy Hickock), for permission to fight portrayal of Catherine. Catherine the onstage band on a moveable it builds up and becomes severe, it Phoenix Rishon Born in Guadalajara, Mexico or Spain. His plans UMKC. life,” he said. “In Hispanic alongside him in the war against stumbles upon Pippin at his lowest platform. Scenery constantly flies can become detrimental to your in and out from above the stage to Mexico, Ruiz spent his have since changed. “At some point in life, you’ll culture, people stop to enjoy the Visigoths. Pippin clearly does and is immediately attracted health. As college students, most of the MindBody Connection, now set the scene. childhood in Acapulco, , “There are chances in life – need money,” he said. “I know dinner or a walk. After a nice not fit in with the other soldiers, to him by the arch in his foot. us are too familiar with this severity. located in the Atterbury Student “Pippin” offers pure lived two years in Buenos there’s no rush to live,” Ruiz about architecture, design, dinner on the Plaza, I will walk including his half-brother Lewis Gilchrist’s presence encouraged a There are many methods to relieve Success Center in room 112. It entertainment, but do not expect Aires, earned his degree in said. “Right now, I have the good food and fashion, but and stop for ice cream – I’d say (Sam Cordes), but fights anyway. stronger performance from Elder, stress, from breathing exercises to exists solely to assist you with stress. to be emotionally moved in any Monterrey, and spent two chance to study in America I don’t know how to make at least five times a week. It’s In “Glory,” the war scene, the and it is enjoyable watching them simply making a calendar. There are multiple resources to way by this production. The show years in Barcelona, working and improve my English.” money.” the best investment production is at its best, combining work together onstage. Whenever I feel like I have a help, and it is important to utilize runs through Oct. 7, and tickets for for an architectural firm. Although his background Ruiz said society is different Continued on Page 13 precise and challenging militaristic The most entertaining scene is million tasks to complete and it them when you need guidance. Luis Ruiz: Mexico UMKC students start at $10. choreography by Chase Brock, with Berthe (Mary Testa), Pippin’s is challenging to remember all When stress becomes too great, chilling vocals by Wallace and grandmother. Pippin returns [email protected] of them, I make myself a giant it can lead to depression and John New is from Petaling a finance emphasis at the development field. I want about Malaysia, New said calendar. This way I can see what anxiety. When you find yourself Jaya, Malaysia, near the capital Henry W. Bloch School of to do new media marketing, the most prominent is the is coming a week in advance and feeling empty, worrying about of Kuala Lumpur. While Management. New said the specifically social media, and national dish, Nasi lemak, can plan ahead. Preventing stress everything you need to do and he spent most of his life in length of his stay in the U.S. the prominent places to do so which translates to “fat rice.” this way may be beneficial, but is feeling hopeless about finding a way Bangkok, Thailand, his last depends on the opportunities are the U.S., the U.K. and Rio “It incorporates the spirit of not holistically effective. Several out, seek professional help. There is two years of high school and that arise. de Janeiro and Sao Paulo in Malaysia, because it represents stressors are unpredictable, making no shame consulting professionals. first two years of community “I want to go into business Brazil.” what we call ‘Rojak,’ or it impossible to prepare. Talking with someone can organize college were spent in Petaling development for technology,” New said Malaysia is also ‘jumbled up,’” he said. “It’s When life starts stressing you your thoughts and grant you some Jaya. New said. “I feel like American a “melting pot” of cultures, coconut rice with a side of out, take a breather. Take some comfort. In August 2010, New business practices allow you including Malays, Indians and a curry dish, cucumbers, deep breaths and relax. Look up Take a good look at your stressors moved to the U.S. to study to have certain liberties in Chinese. anchovies and a garnish of meditation exercises online before and organize them by priority. Do business administration with experimenting in the business Of the things he misses coconut flakes.” you go to sleep. Relaxing may seem not worry about the little things in John New: Malaysia Continued on Page 13 impossible at times, but you have life. Worrying about minor details to schedule time for yourself. Stress in the grand scheme of things will greatly affects your health, and if increase unnecessary stress. Sai Srikar Kadiyam hails allows me to graduate and how to deal with people,” he here in August, the sunset was it continues to build, you will be Try to maintain an optimistic from Hyderabad, Andhra work for two years,” he said. said. “But India’s better – we at like 9:30.” crushed by its magnitude. Do not attitude even when times are tough. Pradesh, in southern India. He “Then it depends on if my visa don’t compromise the food. While he also enjoys forget to take care of your body It can make a small difference moved to the U.S. in August gets extended, but I want to We have plenty of fast-food photography and music, with proper nutrition and exercise. when trying to shake a negative 2010 for his master’s degree work at least two years.” options. Here, the nearest especially rap. Kadiyam said Listen to your favorite music. mindset. Hope this helps! in electrical engineering Along with the bike and Indian food is 10 miles away.” he is fascinated by anything Whenever I am stressed, I listen after earning a bachelor’s in family he left behind, Kadiyam Kadiyam said the weather dealing with computer to the soothing voice of Regina Toodles for now, Hyderabad. also misses the food in India, in Missouri surprised him. networking. Spektor, beautiful classical music or Kadiyam is working toward especially the curry and rice. “It surprised me a lot. It can “I saw life in [the Internet the happy, upbeat sound of Mika. Phoenix Rishon graduating in December, but “I knew I’d have to be be sunny, but cold,” he said. and networking], and got Find tunes that make you happy may have to wait until May. independent when I came “And in India, the sunset is fascinated by it,” he said. and soothe your nerves. Utilize art. Questions can be submitted by “As of right now, my visa here, so I learned to cook and at about 6:30, but when I got Continued on Page 13 email to [email protected]

Sai Srikar Kadiyam: Sai Srikar Kadiyam: India Throughout history, people have used various art forms as tools for stress management. Dance around ‘Ask Phoenix’ does not substitute for a Dan Moreno was born and to UMKC.” about what I love (which is friends and my girlfriend is whether you are a good dancer professional psychologist or psychiatrist. If you raised in Mexico City. He Moreno played for the sports), I’ll do it even better,” down there,” he said. “My or if your form resembles flailing need psychological support: Contact the UMKC moved to the U.S. in 2011 UMKC men’s team last year, he said. “I like interviewing biggest passion is Lucha Libre movements like someone on fire. Counseling Center at 816-235-1635. If you are because he felt he needed and he plans to play again in people, getting to know things, – I would attend two or three Dancing is a form of exercise you in crisis or thinking about suicide you deserve something new in his life. the future. doing research every day.” times a week. And speaking can utilize to relieve stress and immediate support. Contact the Trevor Project “I spent one year in college Moreno said he is pursuing While his brother Sergio Spanish, I miss that too.” sweat out your worries. at 1-866-488-7386 -or- Contact the National in Mexico, but wasn’t excited a communication studies and sister Christy live in Moreno said U.S. and There is no single way to Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273- about it,” Moreno said. “My degree with an emphasis in Kansas City, Moreno’s parents Mexican cultures are very cope with stress. Everyone has 8255. If you are in immediate danger or in brother and sister live here, journalism because he loves live in Mexico City, and he different. different methods, and everyone crisis, please call 911. and they helped motivate writing and has been writing said he misses them, as well as “Culturally, it’s another has different stressors. As UMKC [email protected] me to come to Kansas City. since elementary school. some other things. world. Not just the language, students, we are fortunate to have Soccer motivated me to come “I believe that if I write “I miss my parents, my

Dan Moreno: Mexico Continued on Page 13 12 a&e Sept. 24, 2012 Vol. 80, Issue 6 A&E 13 film review television review Tattoo ‘Trouble with the Curve’ Dysfunction leads to funny family Travel Corner Elizabeth Golden into more of a melodrama. Johnny tends to whisper for a majority of the of the week Managing Editor (Timberlake) is a former professional film, but most audiences won’t care Roze Brooks Senior Staff Writer baseball-player-turned-scout since, after all, it is Eastwood who is Xuan Cai: Continued from Page 10 known as one of the best actors and Wilkerson’s tattoo a memorial for Each year, one sports film newcomer who immediately falls Ryan Murphy, best known for his aren’t often here, like black fungus and After earning her degree, Cai said she directors of all time. attempts to break away from the for Mickey. This seems more like an involvement in several popular shows, turnips.” might stay in the U.S. for a while, but would The quality of the film would have her mother pact and transform into more than unnecessary plot twist. His character including Glee, Nip Tuck and American The prices of some things in the U.S. like to return to China and to her parents. improved immensely if Eastwood a mere stereotype on the big screen. only adds stereotypical drama, which Horror Story, recently adopted a new role surprised her. “I’m the only child in my family, so I would have been the director, but “Trouble with the Curve” fell short complicates the otherwise simplistic with the premiere of television show “The “It’s much cheaper than in China – for think I need to go back,” she said. newcomer Robert Lorenz took of “Moneyball” glory, but instead story line. New Normal.” Apple products, clothes and fuel,” she said. this position. Lorenz has worked brings a deeply unique message, Eastwood and Adams work The farcical-style comedy introduces a extensively with Eastwood on which attempts to trigger a strong together brilliantly. The on-screen homosexual couple, played by Justin Bartha previous projects as assistant director, emotional connection. chemistry is undeniable, and the and Andrew Ranells, hanging onto the Luis Ruiz: Continued from Page 10 but had never taken full responsibility “Trouble with the Curve” stars father-daughter connection is hope that their surrogate mother, played by Photo courtesy of Google as director. “Trouble with the Curve” Clint Eastwood, who plays a decrepit immediately formed. Anyone who Georgia King, will become pregnant with you can make – to enjoy life.” “nice people” in Kansas City. lacks Eastwood’s typical directing old man losing his health and has experienced a rough family their child. adds more humor, pitting Goldie’s Ruiz said his parents are “supposed” “I’ve been to Boston, New York and Los style, but Lorenz adds a fresh vision possibly his job as a baseball scout. situation could relate to this heart- The premiere episode set a healthy grandmother against her decision to be a to be retired in Acapulco, but his dad is a Angeles, and people don’t care about you,” to the film. Instead of reeking of age, Gus (Eastwood) has been one of the warming story of forgiveness. After foundation for the main characters, surrogate mother. Ellen resorts to interesting, businessman and his mom works for the he said. “That’s why I chose Kansas City. a youthful glimmer is easily noticed. best baseball scouts for decades and being abandoned by her father, including the hilarious Rocky, played by The childish means to change everyone’s minds. Mexican government. His sister Jane lives is It is a calm place and people are nicer here Lorenz still manages to lack Kynslie Otte to be a spiritual representation can even tell a good hit just from the Mickey must learn to help even Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Nene Leakes, Goldie is forced to analyze what is best Los Cabos, Mexico, and his sister Jazmine than in any other part of the world I’ve congruency in his directing. Certain Senior Staff Writer of her always being with me sound of the baseball hitting the bat. when all she wants to do is run in the who adds blunt humor that meshes well for herself and, more importantly, her lives in Kansas City. been.” sequences seem to have no logical - even being there to see me Amy Adams plays his equally opposite direction. with the bigoted opinions of Ellen, played daughter without being manipulated by her Ruiz said he was surprised by all of the order and scene transitions are graduate.” knowledgeable daughter, Mickey, The character development is by Jane Forrest. overbearing grandmother. Kalaa Wilkerson’s most somewhat nonexistent. The film She was inked at “Cheap who is forced to abandon her job at a exceptional. Rarely do films show a The novelty of “The New Normal” is how Eventually, someone questions whether significant tattoo is inspired by also has a slow start. It takes almost Trix” in St. Louis for $125. high-powered law firm and attempts pair of multi-dimensional characters it purposefully avoids using stereotypes to a gay couple should have a family. The John New: Continued from Page 10 the loss of her mother, serving 30 minutes before the audience According to Wilkerson, the to save her dad from getting the ax. who could easily be real-life humans. define the atypical characters. David and most recent episode shows the couple in a as a memorial to celebrate truly invests in the characters. tattoo was discounted because Her drive and ambition pushed her Both Eastwood and Adams showcase Bryan are recognizable as two gay males. department store, looking at baby clothes. New chose the Bloch School from 10 the city. It aligned with the vision I have and commemorate her life. Without Adams’s youthful energy, it was her first and because she to legal success, and her knowledge their talents in order to create However, the show focuses attention on In their euphoria, they kiss. A man in the schools in America to which he applied. for myself. I want to be successful, but I also Wilkerson has three tattoos: Eastwood’s character probably would handled the experience well. could possibly give her a name in the relatable and realistic characters. their lives and their current situation rather background disagrees. Holding his wife’s “I applied with the purpose of finding want to give back to the community.” five stars on the right side of not be enough to intrigue audience Wilkerson believes getting baseball industry as well. Although Eastwood definitely than their sexual orientations. Focus is hand while attempting to cover his young a reputation of business, excellence, New referred to a Bible verse as his her stomach, a skull with black members. tattooed is a worthy experience. Justin Timberlake also plays a part, shows his 82-year-old age, this part placed on the relationship between the daughter’s eyes, he tells the couple not high student success and international inspiration – Matthew 16:26 – “For what is roses on the right side of her suits him even though he can barely [email protected] prominence,” he said. “I chose the Bloch a man profited, if he shall gain the whole stomach and a butterfly with “My experience was transforming this emotional journey couple and their surrogate, Goldie. to kiss in public. The confrontation was amazing. I was so scared and raise his voice to a normal level. He King proves her worth in one of her first realistic and emphasized the current societal school because of the reputation of Henry world, and lose his own soul?” the breast cancer symbol in [Boch] and his generosity and impact on the middle, surrounded by her that adrenaline rush made Americanized roles as the surrogate mother. issue, said later during a domestic bedroom mother’s name and the date she the experience all the more cult classic review Initially from Edinburgh, Scotland, there quarrel by Bryan, passed away. worthwhile,” said Wilkerson. is no hint of an accent in her dialogue. The “How are we supposed to protect our Sai Srikar Kadiyam: Continued from Page 10 Wilkerson got the memorial Wilkerson wasn’t deterred by dynamic of her character as she transitions baby from hate?” butterfly tattoo just before the possibility of pain when she ‘Virgin Suicides’ presents into living in a new town with her own This message seems to be the perfect, “There’s no specialization in electrical Kadiyam said he is inspired by his father. graduating high school. was inked with her memorial child, Shaniya, played by Bebe Wood, is driving point for this well-executed show engineering at UMKC – it’s up to the “I’m looking at starting my own company, “My mom died from breast tattoo. executed in an impactful and realistic way, depicting a new generation of atypical student to choose the courses. I would too, but I don’t know when or where,” he cancer when I was 12 years “I do not personally think an eerie nostalgia never overshadowed by the fast-paced family dynamics. say I specialize in networking and said. “Maybe India, maybe here.” old, and I wanted to get a tattoos are painful. I think the humor throughout the first episode. A single mother and surrogate struggling communication.” pain that comes from the needle with personal conflict while her daughter tattoo in remembrance of Kharissa Forte Copy Editor their daughters’ suicides. Her collaboration with Bartha and Ranells feels amazing and tattoos are creates her own identity as a 9-year- her,” Wilkerson said. “I chose The first suicide victim is the sets up the wholesome family atmosphere well worth the pain involved,” for which the show’s characters all strive. old outcast and a homosexual couple a butterfly because before my “The Virgin Suicides,” a novel by youngest daughter, 13-year-old Dan Moreno: Continued from Page 10 she said. Bartha, a straight actor, convincingly acknowledging and resisting society’s mom passed away, she got a Jeffrey Eugenides, came to life on Cecilia, played by Hanna Rose Wilkerson’s family reacted portrays his gay on-screen persona, working judgment merge together for a comedic but Mexico has a huge amount of history, anything is possible. butterfly tattoo on her outer the big screen under direction of Hall. Hall is best known for her positively to her tattoo, though effectively with Ranells to promote the sitcom with a greater purpose. cultures and traditions,” he said. “Driving is “I’d love to go home,” he said. “But if calf with my dad, grandma and Sofia Coppola in 1999, showing an role as the young Jenny in “Forrest her father did not typically message that love sees no gender. the biggest difference. Sometimes I feel like after I graduate, I get offered a good job, I’s [my] name around it. I also astonishingly accurate translation of Gump.” In “The Virgin Suicides,” [email protected] approve of tattoos. “My family A subplot of meddling and conspiracy driving here is boring. In Mexico City, it’s I wouldn’t hesitate to take it. I might go decided that I wanted her name written word to film. With American Hall does an excellent job of playing and friends loved my tattoo. like you’re in a racing video game.” somewhere else as well.” above it, and the day she passed gothic tropes visible from beginning the wisest sister, despite her age. An They understood the meaning As for his future plans, Moreno said [email protected] away below it.” to end, the movie leaves viewers with unsuccessful first attempt at suicide Photo courtesy of Google behind it and thought that it After compiling her ideas an eerie nostalgia. by slitting her wrists leads to Cecilia’s was a great representation of ‘The Virgin Suicides’: Continued from Page 12 into a single tattoo design, The film stars James Woods and hospitalization, where Hall flawlessly the love I have for my mother,” Cecilia crashes onto the family’s Wilkerson found the butterfly Kathleen Turner as Mr. and Mrs. delivers one of the novel’s most prized boys and listens to rock and roll, remove all of her girls from school. Morse code system by flickering arrive, they find Lux sitting on a next morning, Lux’s fate is revealed. Wilkerson said. iron fence, which fatally pierces her drawing was too bland by itself. Lisbon, the parents of five blonde- lines. When the doctor proclaims she all of which her parents forbid. One of the most brilliant aspects flashlights into each other’s chair in the living room, back facing The parents sell their home and Wilkerson plans to get more through her back. “I decided to put the breast haired beauties who begin killing is too young to have problems deep Lux’s rebellion becomes evident of the movie is the depiction of the windows to communicate. A the door, smoking a cigarette with move, never to be heard from again. tattoos in the future. She hopes Sisters Mary, Therese and Bonnie cancer symbol in the middle of themselves one by one. The Lisbons’ enough to prompt suicide, Cecilia at the homecoming dance when neighborhood boys, whose stalker- bittersweet scene shows the girls the light on. She answers the door, The movie does the novel justice. to eventually acquire a quarter Lisbon are played by A.J. Cook, it,” she said. parenting skills, or lack thereof, are says, “Well, doctor, obviously you’ve she sneaks off with Trip Fontaine, like obsession for the girls buds into on one end of a phone line, the seductively sweet, and instructs the Read the book first to see the sleeve and one more torso Leslie Hayman and Chelse Swain. Wilkerson deliberately marked by Mrs. Lisbon’s remorseless never been a 13-year-old girl.” the high school heartthrob, to sip real friendships with each sister. boys on the other, communicating boys to come in. Excited, anxious movie includes little insiders only tattoo. While each girl plays a significant planned when to get inked and hunger for control and Mr. Lisbon’s The actual suicide comes a few on peach schnapps and engage in The boys watch Lux from their through song. Classic tunes by and nervous about getting caught, readers would understand, like the If you or someone you know part, each plays a supporting role to calculated how long the tattoo refusal to put his foot down as the scenes later. While the other girls some heavy lip-locking. The movie bedroom window as she makes Todd Rundgren and other popular the boys begin to wander the strikers at the cemetery. Watch has a tattoo of significance and the movie’s true star, Lux Lisbon, would take to heal. man of the house. Submissive and try to enjoy their once-in-a-lifetime takes a critical turn after Lux love to different boys on her roof at hits are exchanged until there is house. That’s when they find them: the movie first to discover that the would like to be featured in the who is effortlessly and impeccably “I chose to get it right before weak, Mr. Lisbon has no backbone house party, Cecilia realizes the life spends the night on the football night, an act serving as a temporary nothing left to be said. Bonnie, hanging from a rope in the book to contain elusive symbolism “Tattoo of the Week” column, played by Kirsten Dunst. graduation because by the time and rarely gives input, allowing his they live is nothing but a mental field with Trip. Awaking the next fix for a lack of love her parents are The movie ends with a Morse basement; Therese, dead from an and ideas that can only be best please contact me at kpohd7@ Lux is the rebel child of the family. it healed, it could be shown wife to rule the home with an iron prison, and thinks waiting until their morning, alone with only dew from too blind to fill themselves. code signal sent from the sisters to overdose of sleeping pills and Mary, expressed through pen and paper. mail.umkc.edu. She smokes, drinks, makes out with off when I walked across that fist. Ultimately, this dysfunctional 18th birthdays to escape isn’t worth it. the grass on her face, Mrs. Lisbon The Lisbon girls and the the neighborhood boys instructing who stuck her head in the gas oven. Both experiences are worth the trip. stage,” she said. “It was meant imbalance in their marriage leads to Jumping from her bedroom window, Continued on Page 13 makes the unpopular decision to neighborhood boys develop a them to come over. When they The boys run out, terrified. The [email protected] [email protected] 14 Opinion Sept. 24, 2012 Vol. 80, Issue 6 Opinion 15 Disclaimer: The views of individual writers expressed below in this section do not represent the official stance of U-News. U-News welcomes participation from all UMKC students. Letters to the editor may be submitted to Editor-in-Chief Nathan Zoschke, [email protected]. I’m not the ‘media lesbian:’ Obama-Romney video wars: Mitt Romney makes a valid point about the 47 percent Media portrayals trivialize lesbianism Mal Hartigan Managing Editor background at a house party. are “hot,” which can encourage homosexuality may be written off Meredith Shea equality, abortion, financial aid and presidential campaign showcased industry and the fruits acquired by Recent lesbian-oriented films straight girls to make out in pursuit as experimentation, or a “phase.” Production Manager health care, the real debate this it again with his comments about it.” I am not the first open lesbian to often depict a heterosexual woman of male attention, and college-aged This may be why some men endure a man presuming I can be who is bored with her long-term women who are frustrated with assume lesbians can be coaxed election season is over the role the spreading the wealth around. Recently President Mal Hartigan coaxed into sex, and I will not be male partner, which prompts men often pull the “I’m-going- into sex. The media lesbians often A video of Mitt Romney stating government should play in our lives. Theoretically, redistributing the Obama removed the Clinton the last. her to secretly pursue a lesbian lesbian” card. bounce between relationships with 47 percent of the country will Romney argues the government wealth of the upper class to those administration’s 1996 work graphic sex scenes. Fortunately, I don’t experience relationship. These common media references men and women, but not every automatically vote for President should be less intrusive than the in poverty should make the nation requirement for individuals Popular media has created both this very often. Most men are The endings aren’t usually show an increase in female lesbian is a “media lesbian.” Obama, because they are dependent status quo under President Obama. more prosperous, but when put in receiving welfare through the Meredith Shea positives and negatives by increasing respectful, but a stigma remains happy, either – the storylines often homosexuality’s acceptance among On the other hand, songs and on government aid, was released To be honest, I was growing practice (as it has been throughout Temporary Assistance for Needy male and female homosexuality’s that lesbians cannot be exclusively conclude with the heartbroken American audiences, as well as frequent film scenes depicting last Monday. bored of the presidential campaigns. history in places like Cuba, Eastern Families (TANF). fuel the capitalistic U.S. that has acceptance. But by showing lesbian attracted to other females. lesbian being ditched, seen in the same-sex relationships in general. male homosexuality haven’t This percentage refers to the I debated whether or not I Europe and China), it has negative With a Congress that would been a world powerhouse for relationships as casual, flippant and This false perception doesn’t films “Lost and Delirious” and A 2012 Gallup Poll showed 63 gained as much traction, and male share of Americans who do not should vote this November, being effects. not sign off on President Obama’s centuries. entertaining, the media diminishes come out of thin air. Lesbianism “Kissing Jessica Stein.” percent of respondents supporting homosexuality faces a different pay federal income taxes, many of an average apathetic college student The redistribution of wealth is work-free TANF program, he Four years ago, President the seriousness of lesbianism, has been trivialized by skewed Katy Perry’s “I Kissed a Girl” same-sex marriage, up from 49 stigma. whom receive government financial with little interest in politics until a basic principle of modern day performed a bureaucratic maneuver Obama promised to decrease but leaves the stigma of gay male representation in the media, has provoked girl-on-girl kissing percent in 2005. Popular television shows often assistance. the leaked videos highlighted socialism. This country operates on around Congress, giving waivers unemployment and create jobs. intimacy intact. specifically movies and television. action nationwide, as long as However, increased media feature a male token-gay character, The video was secretly taped at an issue I had been ignoring: the principle that you work for your to states that allows individuals Today, unemployment rates I believe sexuality is not as Suddenly, the stigma attached to boyfriends “don’t mind it.” attention is a double-edged sword. such as in “Glee” and “The New a fundraiser dinner party in May, government dependency. money and the money you make is to receive welfare without having stagnate at more than 8 percent. cut-and-dry as it appears. Some intimacy between women took a Regardless of Perry’s intention, the Popular culture suggests lesbianism Normal.” attended by contributors to his While it is true Romney yours to spend however you’d like. to work, even though there are Granted, creating jobs is individuals are not exclusively gay, complete 180 in entertainment. popular tune legitimized female is a temporary and a conscious Token-gay males often represent campaign. He was clearly speaking misspoke by lumping all 47 percent This is capitalism. programs designed to help the difficult in times of economic straight, lesbian or bisexual and The infamous kiss between experimentation, but only when choice if a bored wife can decide to flamboyant stereotypes, and gay to please them. of people with no federal tax In a letter to Joseph Milligan, unemployed find jobs. hardship, but enabling Americans lack a precise label. Madonna and Britney Spears was heterosexuality is the ultimate rendezvous with another woman. male sex and intimacy are rarely The video went viral, and burden together, it brought greater Thomas Jefferson wrote, “To take Now the taxes the other 53 to stay dependent on the But for people such as me only a precursor to an influx of girl- outcome. It also insinuates lesbians cannot depicted in the same light as Romney has been under public public attention to the issue of the from one, because it is thought percent of the population pay can government’s money—the money who identify with one specific on-girl media. “Black Swan” may have gained be exclusively attracted to other lesbianism. There is no guy-on-guy attack since then. The Republican spread of money. his own industry and that of his and will be used as easy money for of others—instead of encouraging sexuality, Hollywood’s portrayal of American audiences are now popularity from its artistic females, which is not true for many make-out action or “Black Swan”- Party retaliated by sharing a video While Romney’s statement is fathers has acquired too much, in TANF recipients who may or may employment, needs to stop. homosexuality sometimes leaves bombarded with depictions of direction, but it became better self-identified lesbians. like oral sex scenes. of President Obama speaking at still under public scrutiny, Obama order to spare to others, who, or not have a job. It only hurts our country in the me reminding others that I’m not lesbianism. Viewers may not notice known for its fantasy oral sex scene If a female movie character is “Brokeback Mountain” remains Loyola University in 1998 about seems to be off the hook when he whose fathers, have not exercised Instead, we should place long run. the “media lesbian.” until watching “Mean Girls” a between Natalie Portman and Mila bored with her husband, pursues one of the few mainstream films how he agrees with redistribution shouldn’t be. equal industry and skill, is to importance on the creation of [email protected] tenth time, but two girls are shown Kunis. another woman but returns to depicting intimacy between men, [email protected] of wealth from the rich to the poor. The 1998 video of President violate arbitrarily the first principle new jobs and wealth, not the locking lips for a split second in the Now many men think lesbians her husband in the end, female but still does not contain any While many college students Obama highlights his approach to of association, the guarantee to redistribution of the wealth an focus on issues of marriage American government. His 2008 everyone the free exercise of his individual already has. We should I love my grandparents: Measure everything: Romney’s ‘47 percent’ remarks insult America’s seniors Moving struggles teach simple life lesson Kynslie Otte Senior Staff Writer to be unwavering. immediately affect my generation, living paycheck to paycheck. Romney plans to create so why care? Though it is unlikely that Mitt Romney’s comments, that Medicare vouchers, or as he calls After all, Romney and Ryan everyone’s grandparents have been Riley Mortensen the 47 percent of Americans who it, a “premium support system,” have boasted their plan won’t affect as helpful as mine, the elderly still It looked like something right the apartment was tall enough to every angle, we drew the conclusion Riley Mortensen do not pay federal income taxes that would provide a fixed amount those over age 55. shouldn’t be swept under the rug. Senior Staff Writer off of HGTV. The off-white hold it, but the fatal mistake we that there was no way my beautiful carpenter we know who came and shabby chic look was nothing short made was soon discovered when we armoire would fit up the stairs. are dependent upon government of money used to purchase private The answer why younger My grandfather is now nearly Kynslie Otte took off only a few pieces, just a few and believe they are victims, insurance. generations should care is simple. 80 years old, and his health is There’s nothing quite like that of fabulous, and the full length pulled up to the back door. They even ripped the back mere inches to make the fit perfect. insult many college students and This means elderly people The elderly in our society have paid not as vigorous as it once was. window, as would a large chunk of feeling I get when I see a garage mirrors added to the elegance and First of all, it was heavy enough boards off in an attempt to figure In the end, it cost nearly as much elderly Americans living on a fixed who cannot afford the full cost of their dues, and not just in monetary He is required to take multiple their Social Security income sale sign. There aren’t really words sophistication. Little did I know that it took four able bodied men out this geometric puzzle. to get the darn thing up to my income, such as myself and my private insurance will have very few terms. medications daily to balance if Republicans succeed in to explain it, but I like to think that the shabby chic look was soon to move it. Secondly, it was too big By now, we’d spent hours apartment as it did to buy it, but I grandparents. options. Some, like my grandfather, his cholesterol, to maintain his privatization. Both of my it’s as close to euphoria as one can to become authentic. to fit in the elevator, so we had to working on this blasted thing, and don’t regret buying it. It’s the most Romney’s campaign has accused Romney’s plan for reform is have lived through multiple digestive system and blood levels, grandparents are retired, and my come. I struck real gold with this On moving day, I couldn’t have resort to the stairs. Finally, it was it was nearly midnight. perfect focal point to a room I’ve Obama of laying the groundwork inspired by his running mate, Paul wars, economic depressions and etc. Without the help of Medicare, grandfather is too old to go back to one. been prouder. This was my first too big to fit through the back door. With every bump and bruise, ever seen, and at least I know how to ration Medicare for seniors, yet Ryan. dealt with horrible inflation. My the cost of his monthly prescriptions work to cover the additional costs What started out as a hunt place, after all. My parents and a Once we dragged it all the way I heard the wood endure and I to move it for next time. Romney’s plan is to end Medicare Ryan’s primary objective is to grandparents do not deserve to be would be astronomical. Romney’s health care plan would for dishes for my new apartment few friends tagged along to help through the front door and the cringed. The only thing we could Moral of the story, measure for as we know it. stop Medicare from raising the penalized simply because they are Under ObamaCare, my incur. turned into the center piece of the me move things in and out of the men, determined to get it into the do was leave it there in the stairwell everything. Maybe even twice, but Medicare, the most efficient national deficit by shifting costs elderly and more susceptible to grandparents do not have to Romney’s plan for reform is whole living room. I’d never seen U-Haul. apartment, reached the first turn in upside down overnight. That’s why buy what you love. There’s a way to health care system in the world, from the government to seniors health issues. worry about paying for private unfair to the elderly generation, such a beautiful armoire, but I I made sure the armoire would the stairs and had failed trying to I didn’t sleep too well. And the next fix everything. fit in the U-Haul, and we knew maneuver the cumbersome piece at day, my mom called the handiest is paid for by withholding taxes and the disabled. If it weren’t for my grandparents, insurance to cover the cost of my and I will not stand idly by while wanted it the minute I saw it. [email protected] that all working Americans pay, Obama has claimed the average I would not be the person I am grandfather’s medication. They will the Republican Party attempts to regardless of whether or not they Medicare recipient will save $5,000 today. For the last 22 years, my be covered, no matter how much of put the weight of the nation on my are part of the 53 or 47 percent. over the next decade because of grandparents have given me a “liability” my grandfather may be grandparents’ shoulders. I love my Romney has gone back and forth the Affordable Care Act. Obama food, shelter, clothing and most to private insurance companies. grandparents. over the past several months about argues Ryan’s plan would increase importantly, the opportunity to How will this affect future [email protected] what exactly he plans to do to with seniors’ health care costs by $6,400 receive a college education. If it generations of seniors? 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