. VOLUME 35 October 8; 2001 Your source for campus news and information . Tori puts a strange little ISSUE '103'1 twist on new album
.... See page 3 THECURRENTONLINE.COM UNIVERSITV OF MiSSOURI - ST. LOUIS INSIDE Missouri colleges to· Senior, KMWU ' Christine gives interns Langenbacher express funding need gives blood dur real world • ing the blood four-yem' COlleges. drive held experience In a July hearing with the subcom • UM system may Friday in the mittee, UM System President Manuel Millennium Pacheco said the UM system's share get more money in Student Center. of the money for four-year colleges The drive was the long run. declined from 58 percent in fiscal in cooperation year 1991 to 55 percent in fiscal year with Gateway BY RHASHAD PITTMAN 2001...... -, .. ., ...... ', .... , ... " ... Community Sfaff Editor "Had the university retained its relative sbare of state funding through Blood Services. Some Missouri colleges and uni this period," Pacheco said, "our versities, including UM-St. Louis, appropriation would be approximate will· meet with state representatives ly $73 million higher than it is today." this week on campus to argue wby "It's clear the whole UM system is they deserve more money. under-funded," said chemistry profes A subcommittee of the Missouri sor Lawrence Barton in an interview House of RepreselHatives' last week. "It's going to be very diffi A ppropri ati on s -Education cult to correct the problem." Commi~ee. will hear testimony all Yet as 'the UM system asks for A See page 3 day Wednesday on the thil:d floor of more money from the state, UM-St. the Millennium Student Center. The Louis is striving for more money Education committee influences how from the University Board of mucb money Missouri public col- ' Curators, which governs the four Students give 4.0 leges and universities receive annual campuses of the UM System. UM-St. .seminar an 'A+' ly. Louis receives about 12 percent of the Southeast Missouri State system's funding, which is the least University, Truman State University amount compared to the campuses in BY ELIZABETH WILSON Columbia, Rolla and Kansas City. . _._ ...... _ .. ~ .... . and Harris Stowe State College are Staff "iK!riter scheduled to testify. UM-St. Louis' Barton, chair of the Faculty Senate hearing is at 3 p.m. and a member of the Intercampus Did you always wonder how The subcommittee set up the hear Faculty, said UM-St. Louis should·be you could get your grade point ings to determine if changes needed getting more funds from the system average up~ The Guaranteed 4.0 to be made in how Missouri colleges because it accounts for 28 percent of Seminar and Workshop on Sept 29 were funded. The debate wasspm'ked the'total student headcOlillt in the sys iii: showed many UM-St. Louis stu last year by Julio Leon, the president tem, 21 percent of the degrees passed S dents how. of l'vlissouri Southern State College. out, and 21 percent of the full-time ~ The 'annual seminar guarantees Leon argued that MiSSOUl1 Southern equivalent students. 3 students will attain a 4.0 grade 'and Missouri Western state colleges He said UM-St. Louis should point average if they follow the . were not funded properly. receive from 16 to 18 percent of the steps and methods that creator UM-St. Louis' testimony could UMfunding. Donna Johnson introduced. If a stu result in a recommendation by the "The University of Missouri-St. dent doe not attain the 4.0 after Education Committee that would Louis isn 't asking for equal funding," putting the knowledge in practice, . increase the University of Missouri Bmton said. "We're asking for appro they \,ill receive a check for $100. system's portion of st~te funding for priate and equitable funding.' So far. no one has received a check. JohnS{ ill'S associa!~ Daplme Wilson, Andrew Hom and April Grirffith, presented the seminar and College of Fine Arts and Communication formed UM-~t: Louis workshop. They' have presented this program over 700 times across BY EMILY UMBRIGHT Co~munication will include art and '"1 think it's reall a good idea," FineArt<; and Communication is main- partlclpates the United States, they said...... ··· .. se·~ i c;;:Ediio;: ··· w: hl~tory , theater an~ ~:.mce. commu- Dm1 Younger,. B acbe~ or of Fme Arts ly. d~e to the Pe:fonning Arts C.enter • D ·' The workshop consisted of two mcatlon. and mU;lc,. Chancellor coordmator SaId. "I think the areas that still. ill constructmn. The $50-milhon ill epreSS10n parts. an introductory and follow In connection with the anticipated Touhill announced. This change will are going to be in there have a lot in proJcct allows for an expanSiOn of art- • up semi.nar. Johnson gave the first arrival of the new Pelforming Arts better serve our students and will common." related activities for students within Screerung Day seminar in August. Center scheduled to open in Spling ensure that this campus takes full Sample, said a distinctive College and without the new college, he said. Wilsoll hosted the workshop for 2003, Chancellor Touhill recently advantage of the Performing Arts of Fine Arts and Communication. with Samples said the chancellor even BY KELLI SOLT those students who missed the first announced the establishment of the Center as an extended classroom." an artistically-oriented dean, would tually wants to widen the artistic one in August Hom was in charge new College of Fine Arts and While Touhill's announcement appropriately meet the demand for opportunities within the. new college of the follow-up workshop. Communication. was the result of recent discussion resources available for the arts. by implementing a theater and dance Wilson's lecture consisted of 'The administrative changes wiU within the administration and the art, However, don't look for any of the program. A depression screening and sui three pmts: stress management, hopefully be in effect by Fall 2002," communication, and music depmt- departments to be moving any tin1e The Perfom1ing Arts Center wUl cide awareness program sponsored time management and the three said Bob Samples, director of ments, Smnples said he has "seen doc- soon. lay the foundation for the expansion. by Counseling Services will be held steps of the Guaranteed 4.0. She University Cornn1unications. "I don't uments into the '70s that have men- 'The art building will probably It will provide opportunities for deep Thursday at the M illennium offered tips on how to manage think you'll see any immediate tioned further development, of the stay." Samples said. "1 think they like er ties with various outreach program Student Center and Marillac Hall. stress that students deal with daily. changes in terms of curriculum. That's college." it over there." that the music depaJ1ment is currently Oct. 11 i National Depression One key element Wilson more of a long-term issue to be deter- The new college is aimed to accom-TI1e music department may move involved with. These ties include Screening Day, supported by, the requested was to make time for mined once a dean is established." modate the ever-growing student into the General Service Building near as ociations with the S1. Louis Opera National Mental Health Association yourself. She also empbasized in Steps to depart from the College of enrollment in the art, music, and com- the Perfolming Arts Center upon its Theatre, the SI. Louis Symphony. and (NMHA). Licensed psychologists time management that we have Arts and Sciences \-vill begin with the munication departments. Chmlcellor completion, Samples said, but the Art the Muny. partnerships with the and counsel rs will be on hand at only 168 hours in a week. Students appointment of an interim dean sched- Touhill said these departments current- History and CGmmunication depart- Repel10ry Theater of S1. Louis and the M C, 2nd fl oor atrium, 10 a.m. - 2 tend to over-exceed that time, she uled for sometime tills month. he said. ly hole!' close to 800 students and 95 ments will remain at Lucas Hall. Black Repertory Company will be p.m.. and Marillac Hal l lobby, 4 said. As a result they experience 'The new College of Fine Arts and full and part-time facnlty members. The development of the College of expanded as welL p.m. - 5 p.m., offeling a two-page the feeling of never getting any que. tionnaire designed to detect the thing done. WIlson showed the signs of depression and manic group how to make the best. of their depre. sion. Professionals will inter time and cut back on certain activi T~uh ill fills five-year hole in administration pret results and make suggestions ties. for fUlther treatment. Stu~ents, fac The three steps of the BY SARA PORTER Kohn said that he was drawn to ulty or staff can also visit two web Guaranteed 4.0 comprise going to Senior Writer UM-Sr. Louis because of the universi sites www.depression class. meeting with your professors ty's rapid growth. "UM-St. Louis is screening.org and ' www.ums1.eduJ weekly, and doing what you are Dixie Kohn, the former president of approaching 4D years old, and already services!counser to be tested m1d to supposed to do when you are sup Mineral Area Community College, there are approximately over 16,000 obtain confidential preliminm'y posed to do it. She gave many valid accepted the position of Vice students," Kohn said. 'There has been assessments. reasons why these methods work. Chancellor for University Relations an increase in buildings and faCU lty." Signs of Suicide, or S.O.S, a The last part of the seminar and will begin his duties on Oct. 15. ,A..nother thing that drew Kohn to new program to be held at l~ p.m. - introduced new note-taking and "1 will be dealing with the alumni UM-St. Louis was the city itself. ''My 1 p.m. in room 316 MSC, will show studying methods. These methods asscx;iation, and be involved with mar wife and I enjoyed visiting the city on a video addressing the signs of sui tied back into time management. keting, as well as public relations and the weekends, and I've always enjoyed cide, followed by ' a question-and When asked about the seminar, working with special events," Kohn it," Kohn said. "It has one of the few answer period. It is designed to Firoozeh Motiei said "it was great, said. free museums and zoos, for example. I inform people how to identify and very informative and giving me a Kohn said that one of the first just enjoyed the Miles Davis exhibit at help a friend who may be suicidal. new way of looking at what have I tilings he plmlS to do as vice chancellor the History Museum. The S1. Louis Gloria Lubowitz, PhD., senior decided to do as my full time job." is to relate to the students and instruc Symphony Orchestra is often sold out counselor with Counseling 'The outcome will be realistic tors. and its sport~ teams have a followi.ng. Services, said thaL a survey taken because it is not out of the ordinary, "My style is to talk to people and to Kohn said Touhill first asked him to cach year at UM-St. Louis always it just a new way to doing things listen," Kahn said. "I enjoy being with become vice chancellor for University reports high cases of depression. students and with the departments and Relations in 1999. "I've known She said people often avoid seeking see 4.0, page 10 I hope to be actively involved in the (Touhill) professionally for years, and treatment for this hig111y treatable campus." she knew I carne up to Sr. Louis often, disorder because of embmTa.<;sment, Kohn \vas president of Mineral but I was in the middle of a bond issue fear, or denial. Screenings done in Area in Park Hills for 19 years. During at Mineral Area, so 1 told her that 1 past years have been successful in that time, Mineral Are.a became the wasn't ready yet," Kohn said. leading student, who had been INDEX first community college to offer on In the summer, Chancellor Touhill experiencing symptoms of depres campus residential apartment~. Kolm asked Kohn again. sion to make appointments. The also helped establish the Ivlineral Area '"1 enjoYed teaching at a higher edu m::jority of sufferers dOll 't require Bulletin Board 2 College Foundation. cation university," Kahn said. medication, but when necessmy, "Dr. Kolm is one of the most antidepressants are effective and Features ...... 3 Kohn hopes that he maintains what respected educators in Ivtissouri," said he refers to as the university's "comfort non-addictive, said Lubowitz. 9pi~iClf1~ . 4 Chancellor Blanche Touhill. "He is zone." Counseling Services cannot pre .SPCl.r.t.S..... , ...... 5. well acquainted with the issues facing 'The comfort Zone is noticeable scribe medication but can assist Arts & Entertainment 6 higher education today and is particu ...... " ... . right away," Kohn said. "It's a beauti with refen·als . larly well suited to lead our division of ful place with a clean environment and Classifieds...... 9 Dixie Kohn accepted the pOSition of Vice Chancellor for University Relations." this lUbs off on people." SL'£' DEPRESSION, page 10 A... ~~r.r.Cl~ ..~Cly~ 9 University Relations and will begin his duties on Oct. 15. .rage L . ~"" " ' -' ---~---~1 ----
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If you already didn't know, there the station to run efficiently. UM-St. stories is a 100,OOO-watt radio station locat Louis students have the first chance pertaining ed in Lucas Hall, and it has been at one of these intemships, and cur ~ to the St. since 1972. 90.7 KW1fU is a service rently there are tIl1'ee intems working Louis area. of UM-St. Louis that is funded by at the station. individual corporations and sponsors. One of those intems is student Jeff The staff includes 26 full-time pro Caruso. He started his internship with fessionals and 12 part-time profes KWMU this semester. His job title is sionals. news intern, and one of his major The station's format specializes in responsibilities is to search through breaking news, but they also have the Associated Press for stories per some specialized topic programming. taining to the St. Louis area. KWMU is a part of National Public "\'/hat I have been doing lately is Radio (NPR), which is a combination taking stories off the AP (Associated of shared news material from many Press) and re-writing them, trying to news sources around the world. get a feel of how news writing is Because this is such a profession done," Caruso said. "What I am used al setup, interns and students working to is essays or rhetorical papers. This on a practicum can be very helpful to has been a transition that has not the current staff. The goal of KWMU gone so smooth, but for the most part is to have an intern or a practicum 1'm getting used to it." , !iV .... student in every department at the Although Caruso's main focus station. coming into the internship was pro "This is a great opportunity for duction, the job as news intem has experience in radio or work with been very interesting. "I like it there a non-profit organizations," adminis lot, it's not like anything I have ever trative assistant Laura Daiber said. . done before." The option for student work is not Because Caruso is an intem and isolated to just mass communication basically untrained in most of his students. Many students in the past ventures at the station, everyone he that have been involved with tlris works with has been very helpful. program were dedicated to many dif "All of them are great, they are very ferent fields, and they all received supportive, they're always there if I valuable job skills that could be used need help or show me how to do in many facets of the business world. something, they are a real blast to be But for mass communication around," Caruso said. majors, this is an ideal chance to Obviously, this opportunity is learn production and networking being taken advantage of by a few '"', skills that will be helpful when it is students, but many more interested time to look for a job. Diaber said, could find work there for the up "The work our interns do is very coming semester. If interested COI1- important to the day-to-day operation tact Laura Daiber administrative of the station. Some jobs include col assistant at the station, or by phone at lecting sound, screening calls for 516-5968. Maggie Matthewsi! Tbl! Currenl International Performing Arts series start off strong with choir and puppets BY SARA PORTER by Mganga before they .began , For Tonda Bunrah.ll Puppet Troupe was a example. Mganga described the song. more solemn serious occasion. Just "Ii 1unjiru" as the story of what hap like with the Muungano choir, the The- International Performing 1'\.nS pened when soldiers in"WWI invaded Tonda Puppet troupe performed in Series kicked off its third season with the n3tives' homes when the man of their native language. Japanese. The two very diverse. but \"Cry excellent :he house was gone. "It is telling the stories were explained by the group's shows, the Muungano National Chc)1r guest that the master is coming and it leader, Sueko Abe, and his inter of Kenya and the Tonda Bumaku is lime to leave." Mganga said. preter/fellow puppeteer, Martin Puppet Troupe from Japan. The two The songs were sung very uplifting Holman, before the show began. individual pelfonnances showcased manneL particularly the religious \Vith mature stories and situations. E DITOR the creative talents of their singers. songs. sucb as "Resa:' wbich featured the troupe presemed a perspective of a percllssion solo and "Sigalagala." puppets that not many people think Mutsumi Igarashi! TbI! ("'Telll dancers, puppeteers, and leaders. EMILY UMBRIGHT The Muungano Choir, which is which had a fe male soloist. about - that puppets aren't just for kids The exhibit, "Golf Balls and Hallowed Halls" is filled with pictures of currently in residence wim the St. But some of my favorite songs - that adults can enjoy them, too. UM-St. Louis students, aerial shots of the campus, and student life Features Editor Louis African Chorus. gave a spirited were the more 'daily-life' songs. The Puppet troupe perfonned two back in the 1960s and '70s. and enthusiastic performance \vith Some of them dealt with issues known select scenes from ancient stories. The phone: 516-5174 singers, musicians. dancers, and even in Kenya, such as "Safari," about a first, 'The PilgriJps' Song," was a fax: 516-6811 the audience. Choir director, Boniface young man taking a ·rite-of-passage.' moving story of a reunion between a Mganga, selected songs with religious Others are universal. like "Mateso." a woman, Oyumi and Otsuru , the Past student lives themes as well as songs dealing with fight between a husband and wife daughter she was forced to leave daily life in Africa. but perfolmed interpreted as a verbal battle between behind. Bugg Lake: them in a loose structure as songs in the male and female members of the The second story. "The Ferry revealed in photos groups of three, with slight themes to choir, and "Mishciana Mrembo" Crossing Scene" is about Kiyhoune, a home to each trio or none at all. making the about a woman who is mocked by woman following a disinterested suit BY JENNIFER DODD a (pretty decent-sized) pool in front performance freer and less rigid. others. or and trying to get a ferryman to Features ,4ssociate of tlle Library and we used to have Unlike most choirs, the Muungano Each song invited allow her to cross the river. TIle tennis courts on campus. This geese and choir swayed and moved their bod hand clapping and Ferryman mocks and ignores her and Mid-semester is creeping up and school used to be a country club ies to the music, revealing their dancing along from the woman turns into a serpent to get students are rushing to Thomas where a lot of golf was played, duckweed enthusiasm in both their words the audience, cul across. Jefferson Library to get some home hence the title of the exhibit. Also, BY KELLI SOLT and movements. minating in the Usually. puppeteers are 110t seen work or projects done. The UM-St. this school is growing, it used to be ...... Staff Writer Since the choir sang in their encore in which dUling the perfornlances. either under Louis community might have a school for people who lived here native Kenyan, each songs ' and St. or behind the stage. With the Bunraku missed the exhibit in the Mercantile and now we have gone beyond that, Bugg Lake, by the research build story was interpreted eloquently African troupe, the puppeteers are on stage Library. This exhibit, "Golf Balls and we have international students," ing, has a slimy green complexion director with three pelfonners moving the and Hallowed Halls," is not to be said Beli"ord. and in case you w= wondering it is red head, arms, and legs of the puppets. passed up. The exhibit is filled with There are many photographS that because of duckweed. Dr. Elizabeth Onovwerosuoke That was distracting at first, but the various pictures of lJ1\.1-Saint Louis capture the eye of the observer, One Kellogg, a biology professor, said that invited the audience stories were involving to· the point students. various aerial shots of the of the pictures is from 1969 where a duckweed is a flowering plant that rise from their seats where the puppeteers were eventually campus, and student life back in the sit-in is taking place and Chancellor feeds on nutrients in the lake. The and dance ignored in favor of the wooden cre 1960s and '70s. Bugg is talking. Among tl1e UM-SI. goose droppings, lawn fertilizer, and ations. This photo exhibit is presented Louis students is former Mayor fountain (which adds oxygen and Two characters that particularly by University Archives with some Vince Scboemel. Another familiar breaks down nutrients) create a nice stood out were Oyumi and her con help from Zelli Fischetti, associate face is 01ancellor Blanche Toul1ill, feeding ground for the eutrophic flicting emotions between accepting director of the Western History who is in the Ten Year Anniversary plant. Duckweed, unlike algae, is her daughter and rejecting the girl for Manuscript Collection (WHMC). picture. Touhill was an associate actually not slimy at all and when col her own good in the Pilgrim scene. "TIllS project carne about because dean at the time.. lected from the surface, it is like grab The Ferryman in the "Ferry Crossing we knew what we had, as far as pho Besides having pictures of local bing a handful of split peas, or lentils. Scene" was anotller stand-out charac tos are concerned. In the past we St. Louis celebrities, there is a photo A biology student observing geese ter with his mocking the young girl didn't have enough money. Thanks of an overcrowded and spirited pep behavior said that it is hard to observe and his cold disinterest of her prob to .Mrs. Morris, we received some rally at a basketball game in 1967 them under water because of the lems. extra money and were able to pay against the Rolla Mjners "I think green coating. Neither the geese nor Also, special mention should go to for the prints," said Linda Belford, that is a really neat picul1'e to see the ducks commented on the concli the nalTator. Naimon University Archives senior manu students with that much school spir tion, but seemed content cutting their Mabuchi, who script writer. it. There is another picture of the way through the pea-green plant-life. The gallery showcases many Delta Xi Kappa sorority float during Ducks feed on the plant according to two aspects of UM-St. Louis students. Homecoming. When I went to grad the definition in Webster's stories, pro "These photos represent a slice of school here in the mid 1980s, and Dictionary. viding the student life. In these pictures we see there wasn't a lot of school spirit. I Dr. Kellogg said the organism will v·oices for the characters. Despite the sporting events, students studying tlllnk with the addition of residential not harm anything in the lake and that tic voices and move language barner, his inflections and and various aspects of hunlan life. life has already helped change the first good freeze should kill it off. ments that. as intonations displayed his range from The photos aren '( the current, around school spirit for the beuer," However, it will probably come back . Onovwerouske said, "I an irmocent girl. to ber tormented instead a lot the pictures are from the said Belford. next year because something toxic can not believe [the mother, as well as the distressed Office of Publication. Also, graplllcs Another fmal aspect of this photo would have to be introduced to the audience] would sit woman, and the vulgar ferryman. has a bunch of photos and the gallery i~ that it represents OM-St. water to kill the harmless organism. A down dwing tlllS," No With both the Muungano choir and \VHMC has a photo collection as Louis a~ a foundation in the com chemical added to the lake could one would. the Tonda Puppet Troupe, the welL" said Belford. munity. "We are going to be forty harm other creatures like snails that While the Intemational Perfonning Arts series One of Belford's favorite parts years old in 2003. Also, UM-Saint attract leeches, which become Muullgano concert has proven to be off to a great start. If when she looks at the finished prod Louis is old enough now, so we have research specimens at UM-St. Louis, was recognized for these shows are any indication, it uct is how the landscape of the cam second generations coming to for Dr. Bissen, biology professor, and its energy, the should be a very good year' for them. pus has changed. "There used to be school here," Belford said. his students. Mutsumi IgaraShi! Tb f' CurreJlI Page 4 The Current October 8, 2001 - - ~ ~.--=-. - OUR OPINION . : The Mobius strip Ford Credit is like a Mobius strip, credit as a criterion by which to pur UMSL needs you! The issue: one-sided and impossible. chase them., but too many credit For those of you who remember checks in a short peliod of time will At 3:00 p.m. on Oct. 10, At 3:00 p.m on October 10, u}'i We are by no means defending the back to elementary, a Mobius suip is cause a credit report to come up bad. Chancellor Blanche M. Touhill St. Louis Chancellor Blanche M. actions uf the state nor the UM sys a object that only has one side. For Oh, can somebody please spare an be Touhill will give one of the most tem. What we are trying to establish is will presenting a case to example, if one were to trace a aspirin? important presentations of her car·eer. a motivation to get involved. the Missouri House of Mobius snip with a pen, the line We're not even to the best part yet. Touhill and her staff will present a As UM-St. Louis students our Representatives Sub would cover the entire object even As those of you who have purchased committee on Equity Fund case to the Mi5souri House of selves, tllis is an insult. We are, in a though the pen was never lifted from a new vehicle before know, the first ing. Of the 13 state schools Representatives Subcommittee on sense. being penalized for choosing to the stlip. thing that the salesperson does before in Missouri, UM-St. louis is in Equity Funding in hopes of increasing attend a very personal, very close Of course, one would argue that he starts the negotiation process with the bottom third in overall the amount of state monies that UM University. any 3-dimensional object has a top a potential customer is a credit check. St. Louis receives. UM-St. Louis serves as the largest state funding. Reasons for and bottom, a left and light, etc. mak Basically, he doesn't w,rnt to waste this range from the lack of Of the 13 state schools in the state provider of employees in the Sl. Louis ing the existence of a Mobius strip your time or his. So the tlleOl), is that of MIssouri, UM-St. Louis in in the meu-opolitan ar'ea, easily the lar'gest Flrofessional programs to stu impossible. if your cre.d.it comes up bad the first dent involvement. lower third in terms of funding. We city in Missouri. Of our 65,000 alum Although we made them in ele time, the sales process is over. are also the least-funded school in the ni, almost 80 percent still live and mentary, and I've held one in my So they run your credit once, and if UM system, receiving lcss than 15% work in the ar-ea. We s ggest: hand, so how are they impossible? it comes up ok, they'll start to work of the total budget With St. Louis sitting at a cross Ow, my temples are bursting! with you. Key word there. work with you. Reasons that are most commonly roads in histOl)' (urban sprawl has Students should attend the With the economy in shambles, The salesman and I start to negoti cited for tllis ar:e a lack of a major pro tlrreatened to kill Missouri's largest meeting at let their concerns the market for a new car has come ate on a price that both of us will like, fessional program to student apathy. city for the better part of two decades) be heard by the legislature. increasingly friendly (regardless of and about six hours later(this is not an The second may have some merit. UM-St. Louis will no doubt serve an With a strong student voice, what I said last week, no doubt). ex.ageration) we had finally agreed on It is no secret that student involve integral part in the revitalization the legislature may reconsider \-Vhat, with dealers tossing around a figure. ment on the lTh1-St. Louis campus is efforts, regardless of whetller or not the way that funds are distrib 0.0% financing, 60 So the deal is done, well below where it should be. our Spolts teams are winning. uted to smaller schools. months and such, how right? Although there is no set pL'Tcentage The continuing education pro Students should put a face to could I possibly pass Oh, there go the that is deemed 'acceptable'. of the grams offered on campus help better the statistics. up such an amazing lS,OOO-plus undergraduates, a very the St. Louis workforce, fromjanitors deal! temples again. small fraction to that are members of arld clerks to upper-level managers Now, being a I sign about 35 the 140-plus student groups on cam and executives. so what do yo yOlmg spri te of 19, my forms and documents pus. The Greek system here boasts However, without proper funding, credit rating is not (tllis is an exageration) mound 200 members, and only about UM-St. Louis will not be able to what people like to and the salesman 1,200 students reside on campus. The expand on what has the potential to be Tell us what you think! Drop cali, oh, .established. . informs me that 'all average attendance at any given a very large campus in a very strategi us a line at the office, 188 I'm sure I'm not the we have to do is get Rivennen or Riverwomen match cally important location. MSC or online at: only one with this this little puppy lingers around 200 students, and most At 3:00, tlus campus will have a problem, but nonethe- cleaned up' and were thecurrentonline.com speaking engagements net around 100 chance to put a face to the statistical less, it's difficult to NICK BOWMAN done. make many purchas ._ ...... , Now, I'd been here students, faculty and staff. research done by the Missouri House. editor·ln-chief Now, if you're in charge of a multi TIlE Current urges every student, es. for quite some time million dollar' lligher education bud alwnni. staff and faculty member to Most of you know now, so these words get, who do you give the money to') attend that of ali the types of credit, auto were quite a relief to my tired ear'S. credit is arguably the hardest type to Those of you familiar with attain. In the case of Ford Motor Murphy's Law are aware of the con GUEST COMMENTARV Credit, a large part of the criterion for cept that 'anytlling that can go wrong approval is past auto credit, which my will' age and status would apply I have The ~ales representative comes none of. back to me. and he doesn't seem as 'Right to work' not right I found out on Friday, credit jolly as before. After lunning my checks are counted, and if you have credit again, he tells me that my cred In his opinion piece, "Oklahoma sultants that work to undo SUPPOlt for tract, all employees are covered by the too many checks in a short amount of it status is 'Pending level 3' and he says OK to new worker's rights laws," the uni on. conttact that the union hm; negotiated, time. tllis actually hurts your rating. won't be able to sell me the car to at Steve Valko claims that a new "Right If the workers win a union, they do whether or not they are members, If Of course, again being at my tender, least Monday. to-Work" law passed in Oklahoma so by their own effon iUld dedication. employees get to decide whether or helpless age . .in order to purchase any Oh, yeah ... 'Pending level 3.' Hey, will give workers in that state "free Then they must use the union to bar not they are going to pay union dues, tlling of worth i. e. a house, obtaining bud, thanks for that bit of infonnation. dom from union representation." His gain a contract with their employer'S. as they would under "Right to Work" credit cards, receiving student loans, Now I know that if anyone ever asks attempt to cast tllis piece of legislation At tllis point. management may push law . you don't have to be an econo buying a cellular' phone and pager, me about my credit, I'll just tell them, in a positive light for workers is con to have an agency 'hop, where mi t to realize that you'll have a free etc. requires a credit check. Right 'Oh, don't even bother running my fusing, and there is a redSon. Right-to employee. c,m choo e between rider problem. Of ourse workers will there, I've a1rcady had my credit. check. It's been run seven times tllis work law does nothing but curtail the becoming full members f the union. t nd t hoose to not pay to have the which is non-existent, checked five month. I'm Pending level 3.' important freedom to organize that or "agency" members. Ag ncy mem same onU,lctual benefit they u ~ ed to times. From what I could decipher, that workers have fought in order to have bers pay what i. called a "fair-share" have to pay a union fo r. But this is just However, without these credit means that if I give Ford Motor Credit some control over the conditions of contribution that is les. than the ne mOre way f r employers to erode checks. I could not have purchased some more money and refinancing their work. Valko attempts to make the amount uni on members pay, and ,md crush SUppOlt for unions. the objects and services mentioned. then they \vill sell me the car. case for right-to-work by complaining which pays for the benefits they As to Valko's concems about union So what I've established so far is ls it just me. or isn't that what I about tile obligation to pay dues. tlle receive from being covered by tile comlption, they CiUlliOl be denied. But that without previous credit, new spent the past SL"t hours doing with my political affiliations of unions, and contract the union has negotiated. should we throw the baby out with the credit must be obtained. Credit can salesman? liuon corruption. Funhermore, if the workers ever bathwater? Does the failure of unions only be established with the purchase And aren't all of these credit Before I address these arguments. I become dissatisfied with the services . to nmction with perfect democracy of goods and services that uti lize checks hurting my rating? . want to put forth my impression of their union renders, they can vote to and without corruption mean that the EDITORIAL right-to-work laws. Contrary to what get rid of the union. I'm sure if Steve democratic organization of working Valko says, the right to organize and be Valko talks to the manager of the gro people to have a voice in their work BOARD represented by a union in negotiating cery store he works at, he'll fmd a place is undesirable? When we wit So much food, so little time with one's employer is one of the few ready ally for a drive to get lid of their ness cOlruption and inefficiency in OUI It's incredible the extent to which tue. NICK BOWMAN Americans enjoy in the workplace. union. own govemment, or in developing food can become such a large part of At my apartment, there is a com STEVE VALKO (Needless to say, other labor rights, But the manager will probably tell counaies, we do not call for their dis your life. mon theme abuut the food you will such as OSHA standards and child him that the campaign will be unsuc solution. At the grocel)' store where I work, find. There are four meat pizzas, pork EMILY UMBRIGHT iabor laws would not be on the books cessful. That's because most workers If Republicarls are upset that unions the food variety is incredible. I work sausage, chicken fried rice, and DELYLE ROBBINS had it not been for unions). The idea like unions. They may bc pissed off suppon Democrats, tllen perhaps more in the produce department, where we spaghetti sauce with mini-meatballs. that workers are coerced into joining alXlUt corruption and political wheel Rcpublican representatives ought to have caramel-covered apples, peeled My best friend is a vegetarian, and I "Our Opinion" reflects the unions that they do not support is ing arld dealing. Who isn't? But work start making an effort to support labor. carrots, celery, and dip. Walking to honestly can't see how he does it. naive, In order to organize a union in majority opinion of the ers don't oppose unions; business Unions don't support Democrats the bathroom is even l've al so found your workplace, first 30% of the work owners do, and a aip to the "Right to because they are Democrats, they sup more delicious, pass that one of the best editorial board force must sign cards agreeing to an Work for Oklahomans" web page port them when believe tlley will ing the meat and bulk inventions around is election. Then, only if a majority of the (http://www.okrighttowork.coml) advance pro-labor legislation. Just like candy sections. the George Foreman workforce votes for the union can it reveals that almost all organizations Chambers of Commerce support the Break time cannot grill. My mother legally represent employees in collec that supported tllis legislation are those GOP, because the GOP SUppOlts pro come soon enough. introduced me to tllis LEIIERS tive bargaining. Throughout the cam that represent the interests of business business legislation. Food can be a invention about four paign, the company retains the ser es and business owners. Think about it. powelful rhotivator months ago, and I had see COMMENTARY, page 10 vices of expensive union-busting con- In any workplace with a union con- as well. I teach a to get one. Now that I MAIL bunch of tlurd have one, I have The Current graders at my church found many uses for 388 Millennium Student Center once a week, and tllis machine. Not 8001 Natural Bridge Road have a mle that you only can you make St. Louis, MO 63121 get a Jolly Rancher if hamburgers on this FAX you don't get your machine, you c~m also name on the board. At STEVE VALKO make hot dogs and (3 14) 516-6811 tile end of ·the class, ...... steaks. And the meals managing editor the kids gather are delicious. E-MAIL • Funding for UM-St. louis around and have a info@ thecurrentonline.com How do you feel about the, Out of all the • The Mobius Strip swapping contest for their favorite foods that I like, I've developed a topics we've written about? flavor. secret love for Blue Bunny Letters to the editor should be • Food Food is also part of my campus Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream. I brief and those not exceeding life. I try to supply some chips and just love sitting down with a whole 200 words will be given prefer· soda for our Current staff meetings (a half-gallon and chowing down. But ence. We edit letters for clarity, • Submit a letter to the Editor staff with their mouths full cannot the bad part is that usually I eat half length and grammar. All letters You can make your voice complain). One of myoId professors the ice cream in one sitting and the must be signed and include a • Write a Guest Commentary had an idea for the newspaper that we other half is melted. daytime phone number. • Visit the Online Forums should take a picture of the sign "The With food, I've found til at there Students should also include heard in a variety of ways! Nosh's Daily Special." That's one are so many choices, so little time. their student ID number. at TheCurrentOnline.com idea that's heading for the circular Tom Franzen Vandad Razavi Penny Closser Francis Dsouza ' Senior I History Senior I Chemistry Senior I Social Work . Junior I Communication ----,,------,,------,,------,,---- Yes. They've got better pitching than they've had in I would like them to go the I don't know. I haven't Yes, they'll make it. They the last few years. World Series. really kept up with them. are playing pretty well. ----",------,,------,,------" ------October 8,2001 The Current Page 5 UMSL soccer· in Quincy:· women-1, men..() Red-hot R-women capture 4th straight win . ' . BY ·CHARLIE BAILEY The Riverwomen's Head Coach lightly. StaiJ \Jll7'/er Beth Goetz was pleased with the victo 'This team just took a good SIU-E , ,=.~~~~~ ry but she does have concerns. team into double oveltime before los The University of Missouri-St. ''I'm pleased we are corning out on ing," Goetz said. Louis women's soccer team must be top, but I still don't think were playing Goetz also stated that Southern butter, bycause they're on a roll. After our best soccer yet," Goetz said. 'The Indiana and tearns with sinlliar records 'r<-.' ~~~,,,.,.....,,,, another stellar perfonnance game may have seemed that we domi in the conference should not be over September 30th, the Rivelwomen nated the whole gan1e, but in allactu looked or deemed less talented because snatched their fourth straight victory ality that probably wasn't the case. But, of their standings. with a decisive 3-0 win over the Lady we are finishing and attacking well arld So the roles that Southern Indiana, Hawks of Quincy University. doing enough things the way that we aIld the other non-contention teams are Quincy (1-6-1) was down early in want, so we are able to come out on playing, is the one of the spoiler for the contest, after Melissa Papa deliv top". tearns who have a shot for post-season ered an open field pass to Lindsay The 9-3 Riverwomen have put play, like our Riverwomen'- Jones, who scored from 15 yards out together a nice run towards the middle After the Southern Indiana contest, to make it 1-0 at the 16: 17 mark of the schedule, collecting wins in the Riverwomen will once again be on The Riverwomen then added a three out of the four conference games. the road for two more conference second goal with minutes remaining This is great momentum for their matchups as UMSL plays at Kentucky in the half, on a downfield msh by upcoming road trip, which consists of Wesleyan and Bellarrnine. Both tearns Regan Dyro, Dyro, set up freshman thfee tearns who are enduring the bitter have only accumulated one victory Sonya Huarm in the middle, beat the taste of losing seasons, within the conference this season, but goal keeper. This gave the The Riverwomen traveled to cannot be overlooked. Riverwomen 2-0 lead' at the half over Southern Indiana University, where The Riverwomen will then return the bewildered Lady Hawks. they faced the 4-8 Screaming Eagles home Oct. 19 and 21 to play host to Top: Junior Lind se~ Seimens ba~ es a Quincy defender in a 3·0 victo· The second half was stalemated, Sunday, Oct. 7. Although the undefeated Northern Kentucky (11-0, ry in lIIinios. The Rlverwomen currently stand at 9·3 on the season. until Dym again broke away down Screarning Eagles are having a sub-par 5-0 in the GLVC) and to Indianapolis the sideline and fed a pass to Melissa season, they have been playing better (9-1 and 4-1 in the GLVC) to fInish out Timpe in the box where she netted her as of late. their conference season. Men drop third straight first goal of the season, This would The Screaming Eagles have won With four conference games be enough insurance for goalkeeper . two of their last three and their loss remaining, the Riverwomen currently Rebecca Senn, who recorded her came in double overtin1e against a very are tied for third place with match, sit at 3-5-2 overall sixth shutout of the season with her good SIU-Edwardsville squad. Goetz Indianapolis, trailing Wisconsin five save performance. was not about to take Southern Indiana Parkside and Northern Kentucky. BY DAVE KINWO RT H Y On September 30th, the Rivermen . ... " . .. . . >- •• • • •• • • ••• •• •• • •• •••• • " • •• ••• ••• " • • • • • traveled to Southern Indiana to take SlCI ff Editor on the Screaming Eagles. The Eagles The lTh-1SL men's soccer te3lll cWTently had a record of 1-5 in the dropped tJleir third stTaight conference Great Lakes Valley Conference and a match in a close 2- 1 loss to Quincy 5-6 overall record. 11le Eagles trail University. the Rivermen in the GLVC. The Quincy Hawks took advan After the contest with Southern tage in the first half as they tallied two Indiana, the Rivermen will hit the goals in route to the win. The first road this week in two conference Quincy goal carne off a loose ball in games against Kentucky Wesleyan the penalty box. Goalkeeper Mike and Bellarmine University. Kentucky Brockman was knocked down on the Wesleyan cunently has not won a play witll no call and the Hawks capi gan1e aU season long, showing a talized with their fi rst of two goal s. record of 0-9-1 for the year, while 11le second Quincy goal came in a Bellarmine is scrapping for a GLVC scramble in fron t of Brockman. A Toumament bid with a 1-4 record Q uincy player quickly headed the baU within the copj'erence. past Brockman to establish a 2-0 lead. The Rivermen \vill retum home But in the second half. the Oct. 19 and 21 to finish up tl1e con Ri\'ermen were determined. Jeff ference season as they play host to Stegman scored on n shut from 10 Northem Kentucky and Indianapolis. yard.- ouL but it \\'as not enough a, tile Both teams are -1-1 in tile GLVC and EDITOR Hilwk;" deh~n ~e shut down the are sitting in fowth and fIfth place Riwnnen the remainder or the con within the conference. D AVE KINWORT HV test. sports editor Far left: Dave Seckman uses his head against the Quincy defense. phone: 516-5174 left: Two players scuffle over a loose ball in a 3-0 Eagles victory. fax: 516-6811 Women's t ennis rea~ to face best of GLVC THIS The last tinle these two teams met, BY DAVE KINWORTHY #1 N. Kentucky (9-0, 9.1) ] Stellr Editor the Rivenvomen lost tile contest 7-2 in WEE Evansville, Indiana, but the match was The Riven'v'omen's tennis team has closer than the score appeared. One #8 Betlarmine (2-7, 2-7) taken gTt~at strides this season. match went into three sets. while the CWTently with a 5-6 overall record, doubles were swept by Southern the team has achieved anotl1er great Indiana. After the loss to Southem #3 SlUE (7-2, 7-2)} Soccer accomplislmlent reaching the Great Indiana, the Riverwomen won three 12 Lakes Valley Conference Tournament. out of their last five matches to boa~t #6 QUincy (5-4, 11-7) With a victory over Bellarmine the record of 5-6. at Kentucky Wesleyan University 7-2, the Riverwomen Prior to the victory over Bellarmine Men 2:30 p.m . .. claimed stake to the no. 7 seed in the University, the Riverwomen lost to conference towllament. undefeated Northern Kentucky (9-0), Great Lakes Valley 14 #4 Lewis (5-4, 8-6) In the contest, the Riverwomen falling 9-0. The doubles matches were Conference were victorious \\·ith Casie Skaggs, close as the combination OfYOlUlg and at Bellarmine Tournament Chrissy Duffy. Christy Bronson and SpaIlgler and Duffy and Bro,nson nar #5lndianapoli (5-4, 5-6) Women12 p.m. Wendy Young all winning all the sin rowly lost 8-5. ..J first/secohd rounds gles side, while fue Rivenvomen also The Riverwomen will play , October 12-1 3 Men 2:30 p.m. swept the doubles matches as well. Washington University in a non-con #2 S. Indiana (8 -1. 10-1) With the victory. the Riwnvomen ference tune-up on Oct. 10 before trav -. @ Indianiapolis North eling to Indianapolis for the GLVC .u" Cent ral School will be forced to play no. 2 ranked #7 UM·St. Louis (3-6, 5.6)J High Southern Indiana in the first IDlUld of Touman1ent Oct. 12-13. Volleyball the toumament. .9 vs. Quincy .' UMSL Volleyball takes two out of last three matches, host Quincy next 7 p.m . BY DAVE KINWORTHY Zrout who each had 11 and 10 respec again on the offensive end as she Southem Imli,Ula in the third anu founh rest ranked !l0 . 6 regionally with a 12· 13 StaJJEditor tively. On the defensive side, the recorded 16 kills, while Maureen game 10 take the match to a fifth grune. record of 12-7. but cun-entl y are leading Riverwomen recorded 52 defensive MonallaIl shined on the defensi ve end In the fifth game. it \ \'ll'i a b3Ck and the Green Division of the GLVC con at SlUE Tour The women's volleyball teanl has digs and totaled 12 team blocks. leading the pack with 11 defensive digs, forth battle as tlle scored eh,mged hHlld~ fel-ence with a record of 6-2. won two au! of last three matches, to Kentuck), Wesleyan recorded no blocks TIle Rivenvomen totaled 55 kill in the eight times. Southern Indiana took the 111e Riverwomen will play host to boost their overall record to 8-11 and 2- in the contest, while only recording 25 contest compared to 33 from lead 7-5. but the Ri\'E!'women rallied [0 Quincy University Oct. 9 before hitting Tennis 5 in the Great L·lk.es Valley Conference. kills in the match. Bellamline. even the game at 13·1.'. The the r ad to the SID-Edwardsville TI1e Riverwomen defeated The Rivenvomen then traveled to The Riven omen re turned home Riverwolllcn then took the lead on a Tournan1ent where tile RiveIwomen 10 Kentud.-y \1ilesleyan in three straight Bella:rmine University, \¥iIming in three this past weekend to play a pair of block at 1-1-1 :;, but Southem Indiana will play 01arleston. West VIrginia at Wash U games to earn fueir fIrst conference vic games as well, 30-22, 30-24 and 30-19, malches against Southem Illdi,ma and would rally furee kills to defeat the Wesley,m and Wheeling Jesuit before tory of the season. Barb Drake led the earning their ~econd conference mad SIU-Edv.:a:rdsville. Riverwolllcn 3lH-l. 30-21. 25-30. 18- retw'ning to conference play Oct 19 Women 4 p.m. attack as she recorded 12 kills. followed victory in as many matches. The Riverwomen fell behind two 30 amI 16-1-l. when tlle Rivenvomen h st Wisconsin closely by Ivlelissa Frost and Holly UM-St Louis was led by Zrout once ga'TIes to none. but rallied against Southem Indiana c,une into the con- Parkside and Lewis University. Hockey .' Barry Bonds's .... outh too much for basebal 14 vs. Logan Now that tl1e St Louis Cardinals broke an aging record. Instead. COIl Bonds ha, ;1 ballpark stri ctly jump all over that and criticize the are in tlle postseason officially, gramlations lVIr. Bonds. You hal'e just designed for his homerun swing. It is organization. But somehow. nobody (at East Alton, III.) whetl1er it be as divisional winners or broken a three year old record. Who Ule same thing that 1 (old pe lp le \\'hen hilS thougbt about the design of Pac the wild card team, I now can official cares? S;Ul1I1lY So~a was chasing 1-kGwire Bell ,md who it caters to. ?vir. Bonds. 9:45 p.m . ly say that Barry Bonds and this whole In case by now you have not in 1998. It just was not the S,U1le for come play half of your gaIl1eS at homemn quest of his is overrated. The noticed. I do not like Bond ' one bit. S(lsa hitti ng a homerun "ceu Busch Stadium and then tell me who Cardinals were my main focus until Everytime he trots ar'ound the hases 1\1 Gwire. Sosa played e\'ery home the real homerun kin£! is. Busch they made the postseason, and fmally. aftcr another fake homen m. i[ remind game in Wrigley Field. With tbe wind StadiuIIl is the epitom; of what a my attention can turn to destroy any me of Sammy Sosa and how he has const;muy blowing out toward - the pitchers ballpar'k is in its realistic ounce of dignity this homerun chase gotten off easy. Any persoll may ask st:reeL~ in th i. bal lpark and its sholt dimensions. If McG\vire can hit as has. why these two players have gott en off dilllensioll~ . it is no \'I'onder lhat Sosa many in a pitchers ballpark, fuen WEB Barry Bonds is no Mark McGwire easy and the answer is quite simple: was ,0 close 10 McGwire. imagine what he could do if he played log onto by any standards. He is not the home fuey botl1 play in ball parks that are Put McG\\'ire in a ballpark thar was 90+ games in a shOlter one thaIl that. mn king aIld he is not even hwnble designed for Major League players to catered to him. l-IaYe him play half of The one thing that McGwire and WWW.umsl.edu/ about the record. What Bonds portrays bit homeruns in. Look at Pac Bell Park hi ~ games in Ule l\lajor League sched the Cardinals can boast about though services/athletics Li.TEST Scoop on the fIeld is what baseball should for example! The ballpark is catered to ule at Wri gley Field and see how is me fact that they are in the playoffs. never be about. He has a cocky atti Ban)' Bonds and his lefthallded many 11l11llt'runs he actually h its . The So much for those Giants and Cubs for the latest sports news hIde and even refuses interviews with pulling style. When right field is shoI1- proof is there. If the Caruinals were to who will be playing golf someplace D AVE KINWORTHV and information the press. It is a sharne that he will er than left field in a ballpark, some hui ld a ballpark Ula! was shorter in while the Cardinals are contending for never be remembered as the one who thing is defillitely \vrong. leftfield than in ri ght [he media would a belm in the World Series. 'j 6 The Current October 8 2001 .. --.' Tori puts a BY ROBIN PEERY ..... __ .....•... _-_ ...... __.• . • ..•... Special to tbe Current EDITOR twelve prevloUsly CATHERINE Tori AmoS covers her sixth album recorded songs ~n, MARQUiS-HOMEYER 'ttle Gtr s . Strange L I A&E editor ~o~ has and his father regarding gun control T . : .\ Girl the piano-lul made S=,goe ",tue and self-defense, which were proba phone: 516-5174 a career out of laby "Time" bly included as Democratic criticism I fax: 516-6811 creating idio- could never of the NRA, now become eerily iron syncratic music, songs, all originally per .reach the growl ic in light of recent events. blending the formed by men, in which the love. becomes ing heartbreak of Nevertheless, the song is amazing, modem with the mystical, writing emotions. and tenorism of women the corpse of Mrs. Mathers, watch Tom Waits 's orig- The final song, Joe Jackson's overtly indecipherable lyrics ("I've serve as the songs' subjects. ing her OVin sand-dock burial from inal. "Real Men," a sarcastic definition of got Big Bird on the fishing line - he's 111e scope is broad. Amos takes on beyond the gmve. If the original ver It's interesting to compare Amos' masculine characteristics, becomes a A&E my favorite hooker of the whole such artists as the Beaties, Lou Reed, sion was shocking,Amos's interpreta lyrical interpretation with the Oliginal declaration of war between sexual bunch") and taking on God, Eminem and Slayer (yes, you re.ad tion is terrifyingly haunting. She Eght versions of these song~. If the heroine preferences ("Don't call me a fag Campus Ouistianity and nearly all men in the that conectly), and the album's sleeve ly whispers over shrieking sn"ings , of Neil Young's "Heart of Gold" was gotlunless you are friend"), race ("kill process. Sometimes it works (Amos' feanues Amos (a la Cindy Sherman) "Where's Momma?/ She's taking a an innocent, constantly forgiving all tlle blackslkill all the reds) and Calendar live concerts are mind-blowing pieces photogrdphed as each song's subject. little nap in the trunk! Oh. that smeW lover, then on the sonic rollercoaster eventually between men and women of rock and roll theatre) and some The amusing shots of the singer as the Daddy must" ve run'd over a skunk," that is Amos's take, she's an embit Cif there's war between the times it doesn 't (no, harpsichords do mascara-ridden Londonite of before launching into an operatic coo tered whore, destroying each and sexes/then they' ll be no people left). not rock). Nevertheless, the Cult of "Strange Little Girl," or decked out in of "'Just the two of us." every lover in her path in the search If not an album of original music, Tori remains steadfast and strong. showgirl-like garb for Depeche 111e Str,mgler's one-hit "Strange for tme love. Strange Little Girls is definitely one October With the release of Amos' ~sLxth :t>,'iode's "Enjoy the Silence," are Little Girl" becomes a pop anthem of Toward the album's end, the songs of original ideas and interpretations. studio album, "Sn-ange Little Girls." worth the album price alone. lost identity and misplaced Oligins, are increasingly political. The groovy Politically interesting yet completely she may win over a few more fans in The songs are les tongue-in adomed with cryi ng Wurlitzers and eight minute drag-and-drop of the accessible .•tvnos successfully exam 8 the process. BOll"owing ti'om recent cheek. however. . the Comflake Girl lo-fi guitars. Occ asionally, Amos' Beatle's "Happiness is a Warm Gun" ines tile justifications of Man'8 con psychological theories of Ophelia as fiercely adopts each persona as her ambition keeps her from attaining the begins with commentary from vari tinuing tenmization of Woman. If Monday Noon Series. Cliff Every Woman. the album is definitely OVin. Her adaptation of Eminem's "'97 precise purpose ot her :.ldapt:.ltion. The ous political figures throughout recent Ophelia was a victim of Man, tl1en Froehlich, executive director one of concept. Amos covers twelve Bormie and Clyde" i stellar as Amos waning ennui with which she sings on history. Quotes from George W. Bush Amos will avenge her. of the St. Louis International ------Film Festival, will speak on CD REVIEW MOVIE REVIEW the importance of movies in our lives in Room 229, J.e. 'Clouds' circle new Ivory Coast album 'Hearts in Atlantis' .. Penny Building. The event is free and open to the public. BY EMILY UMBRIGHT becomes more emotional , letting their they appear at the Rocket Bar on Nov...... " ...... sensitive side show in their lyrics: ']t's S. The song takes on highs and lows, is.crowned King Staff Editor The Monday Noon Series is the end of the affair! So glad we could altemating between the cycli.c uickling BY CHARLIE BRIGHT Yelchin). Bobby lives ,vith his wid ...... , ...... Dedicated followers of fa~hion have come to terms! with the worst part of keyboards with a sifting drum beat and owed mother (played by Hope Davis) sponsored by the Center for Senior l~?riter known for about a decade that sensitiv ourselves." a build up of blatant rock'n'roll a'la and the movie details his friendship Humanities. ity is in. We all can thank the surfacing The fast paced gunning guitar is Superchunk. What should be noted is "Hearts in Atlantis" was 'WTItten by with his two best friends. of indie rock, and more recently, the back for the next song, "Swope." The the synthesizer breakdown hooked to the same man who wrote 'The Green While Bobby's motller is far from increasing popularity of the emo genre pounding drums and densely back- the guitar feedback at the end of the Mile" and "The Shawshank an ideal parent, his friends keep his 9 for this rush of sensitivity and song. It's little bits and Redemption ," as it was advertised in spi.J.its up with adventures in the "Retro '80s Scare Fest." raw emotion found in modem pieces of eaeh song that the previews. Strange that they didn't woods and at the carnival. Anton music. distinguish this band from mention his name: Stephen King. Of Yelchin has been the recipient of Horror movies from the 80's Giving a categorical title the other seemingly com course, King also wTOte Maximum much praise for his recent work, but will be shown from 2:00-4:00 to this particular sound is in mon music of the genre. Overdtive and assorted other B by far the best child perfonnance has itself contradictory because Nevertheless, it's a heart p.m. and from 7:00-9:00 p.m movies (or at least the stories that were to go to Mika Boorem, who plays titling automatically imposes breaker. made into the movies), so he seems to Carol Gerber, one of Bobby's friends. in the third floor of the a limit on the musie being "Daily Routine," the have developed several different faces Boorem starred opposite Yelchin in Millennium Center. The event created by individuals who single acoustic track on the in his writing. "Hearts" tutns out to be Along Came a Spider earlier this year, continue to push and redefine albunl, at first seems depic one of those literary works in which another film in which she easily out is free and refreshments will boundaries. Rather than con tive of the traditional indie everything flows together into a solid shone her counterpart. The tale is one be provided. Movie titles are juring a definition of "emo," rock sound. The hollow and touching film. of growing up, and also one of look let's see how the genre plays muffle that makes this song Anthony Hopkins i.s one of the ing back. It gives two perspectives on to be announced. out with an example. quieter is the only trace of finest actors in Hollywood, trained in the past; one through Old Bobby's "Clouds," the second the band's original analog British and American theatres at the eyes (in the movie frame), a second album by The Ivory Coast, recording of the album, feet of Sir Laurence Olivier. Hopkins through the impossibly wise insight of 10 thunders on with the first before it was transfened plays Ted Brautigan, a strange old Hopkins' Brautigan. Michael B. Cosmopoulos, track, ''Lake Placid 1986." onto a hard disk for editing man with ties to the government. His Of course Bobby wants a bike and Initially, one might draw a then mixed digitally. performance clearly shows that he a girlfriend, the same things every boy Hellenic Government - connection to The Get Up The album closes with can still wow audiences by playing a in the '60s is looking for, but he learns Karakas Family Foundation Kids, but the skilled piano the track "There Will Be character of any nature, from any part from Brautigan that there are more playing in the background Clouds," a surruning up of of society, Brautigan couldn't be far Professor of Greek Studies at . important things in the world. undemeath the poppy punk guitars and talking guitar convey an edgy, more the density and sensitivity that pops up ther from Hopkins' other recent out Hopkins and Boorem make this UM- St. Louis will give a lec gliding synths is just the first hint that aggressive side of The Ivory Coast. The throughout the album. At first glance ings as Titus Andronicus or Hannibal movie worth watching, whether ture on "A Passion for Life: there is something more to this Boston chaotic music envelopes vocalist Jay this album sounds like any other emo the Cannibal, but still comes across as you're a Stephen King fan or not. The band. While some may be a bit burned Cox as he cries out for help from the album, but after listening to the various a realistic and warm old man. film has wide appeal, and a magical Hellenism at the Dawn of the out by this energetic power-punk swirling musical waters. Again, the soft layers and techniques used in the The story begins with a frame, as undertone that varies from the origi 21st Century" at 7:30 p.m. in sound, an open mind is necessary synthesizer casting out its life preserver recording, it becomes apparent that for many of King's recent works have nal plot of the short story, but it seems because this band is full of surprises. saves the emotionally disu'aught vocal the sake of the band, we need to drop (remember the old man telling the plausible even with the incredible cir Room C, Millennium Center. This holds true with the Sea and Cake ist and listener. the word "emo" when mentioning The story in Green Mile? same deal here). cumstances and events that transpire. The lecture is free and open like hum that kicks off the second track, 'Traveler," is one of the best songs Ivory Coast This is an innlitive, limit When it falls into flashback, This is one of those films that "Five Little Graves." Keeping with a on the album. Hopefully, it will be less, experimental indie rock album Brautigan arrives at the home of 11- everybody will enjoy, easily WOlth six to the public light vibe instrumentally, the band an10ng the songs the band plays when that should be checked out. year-old Bobby Garfield (Anton bucks and two bours of your time, Films and movies: what's· the difference? .) Have you noticed that recently one says "Hollywood," it's certain aters - polished, slick, beautiful big may strive for advances in technical films with an intention beyond profit. when some people talk about fllins or she's talking about "movies." budget productions that tell stOlies in areas, offering wondrous special Often, you are unfamiliar with the MOVIE MARQUEE movies, they seem to mean different Actually, the term "film" is still a way that is easily accessible to all . effects, expensive and elaborate visu lead actors or maybe the star is some things? used when you are tal.king about the audiences, often with a celtain pre al effects, fabulous spectacles of his one you identify · with independent Once these terms were used inter art form as a whole (yes, a movie is dictable emotional satisfaction and tOlic recreations, lush and beautiful ftlms. "Films" 'should be creative and changeably, but in recent years tl1ere entertainment but it is an ar1 form too, outcome, but limited to popular' tastes costumes, and the attention to detail original, and you expect one to chal has been a tendency among those who just as music is an art form, even if the and opinions. Movies have casts with that is called "high production val lenge the audience in some way. The talk and write about film - critics, fes term includes the work of cute "boy big name star's; established screen per ues." The best of them might aim films don't have to have a message tival organizers, filmmakers, scholars bands.") "Film" can also be a more sonas that help sell the movie. toward the Academy Awards, but but they might. and not necessarily an - to use the terms "fIlm" and "movie" generic term. Any production can be "Movies" offer no challenges to the originality and artistic merit has to be easy or popular' one, although it to mean different kinds of "motion called a film, but a particular main audience, and should be effortless to within the mainstream in appearance, should be an intelligent one. They pictures" (to use an old term). stream production might be called a watch and satisfy the audience in the although the story can be little farther might entertain you, but they might Increasingly, "movie" means a "movie," whereas the outside-the end. They only intend to please a large out. also disturb you or make you think. mainstream or "Hollywood" ftlm pro mainstream productions never are. audience, or at least just get you to On the other hand, "films" or "cin Popular tastes and opinions don't mat duction and a "film" means "serious" "Movies" mean productions rec buy a ticket. Profit is the major motive ,. ema" means the non-mainstream, ter here, creativity does. Really, these ftlms or "art" ftlms , often an "inde ognized as mainstream, or which you and profit means you bought a ticket. independent or "indie" fIlms, art filmmakers are hoping to make some CATHERINE pendent" film, The terms go a little might recognize as "Hollywood" in Where movies do have a message, it's fllms, often foreign films. These fllms money too, but they are appealing to a further. If one says "cinema", you can style. These are the most common generally a mainstream message, too. include the cutting-edge, the unusual, .#; MARQUIS-HOMEYER be sure he's talking about "films." If kind of production seen in most the- They are not artsy or original, but they fJ1rns that hope to push the envelope - see FILM, page 7 October 8) 2001 The Current Page 7 MOVIE REVIEWS ~ " ;-~ - _ '-; -' . -f. .. '" " . CD REVIEW ': .' . There is something to say Athenaeumis: good CD with a funny name B Y J ENNIFER D ODD "Suddenly," has a nice sound, like a '"The Waiting" song was edgier and ...... ". about 'Don't Say a Word' Senior \ • riter cross between dle New Orleans based it reminded me of Eve 6 and their band Better than EZl'a and a mix of debut single. This song talked about When going into a music store, the Athenaeum's own unique sound. The "Not wanting to say goodbye any BY KELLY JACOBS He has until five p.m. that evening to convincing ,md well executed. retrieve tile number or the men will kill Brittany is no stranger to playing men choi es of music selection in the second song off the album is more than you do," and I thought this Stajj' "'Vriter Dr. Conrad's daughter. If he tells any tally ill characters. She played a men rock/alternative selection are over "Damage," and this is a sad track was a poignant way of describing tm Contnu)' to the title, you will say one, he will not see his daughter alive. tally ill girl in "Girl Inte!Tupted." whelming. Students can pick up any about hmt and '"24 hours of pain" bulent times in a romantic relation something about "Don't Say A Word." Generally, Elizabeth is your aver The action in "Don't Say A Word" thing from a JetllJO Tull CD to the new I was blown away by the track, slup. Tius is just a good song with Although a typical suspense thriller age movie psycho. She is, however, begins at the beginning and continues Matchbox 20. If you like dlt sounds "Frozen in Time," which talks about powerful lyrics. movie, it throws a few surptises at the more intelligent tilan most movie psy at various times throughout tile fum. of Matchbox 20, then you will enjoy how they Wrult a moment in their life Altbough Athen ae um is a solid viewer. This movie has interesting plot chos. She comes off almost catatonic The most action-packed scene comes the tune' of Adlenaeum and dleir new to just stay dlat way forever. Also, they bruld, I wasn't too inlpressed with a twists, and surprisingly good pelior to the doctors, but Dr. Conrad sees in the concluding fight scene. CD. "Radiance." talk about fal.ling in love, and the circle couple of songs on the CD. "Sweeter" mances by the SUppOlting cast. through her act. ELizabeth eventually "Don't Say A Word" take the Athenaeum (Ath-a-nee-um) burst of life. This song is so strong widl was a song wbere Mru'k Kano in ''Don't Say A Word" wraps the breaks through her self-made wall, and viewer for a thrilllide. The action and onto the music scene in 1998 with the words tllat it paints a P0l1xait in the lis vocals just whined the whole time. He viewer into the tale of a psychiatrist, starts to communicate with her doctor. suspense keep you on the edge of your hit single, "What I clidn't know." This tener's mind about what the band is sings about how he "doesn't believe in Dr. Conrad (Michael Douglas), and his l'viichael Douglas delivers a strong per seat. The end of the movie is pre was a catchy pop song that received trying to get across. failY tales." Fine., I dlought to myself, new psychotic teenage patient, fonnance in his role as a father who dictable. yet the gifted cast includes s me decent airplay on St. Louis radio. Another couple of tr'acks that were then don't read them. I also wasn't too Elizabeth (Brittany Mmphy). Some must fight to save his daughter, similar Michael Dougla<;, Jennifer Esposito, "l11is song is about tile chinung chron good on the CD were "All my Life" fond of "Mistake." ruld tile kind of jewel thieves are after Elizabeth to his character in "Traffic." Brittany Murphy, and Oliver Platt icle of loss. regret, arld a love gone and "Waiting for You." The "Life" speaks for itself, meaning it was a mis because she has a six-cligit munber in Blittany Mmphy gives a memo Suspense is what makes tlus movie bad," according to rutist.direct.com. song sounds a lot like a combination of take to put it on dle CD. her head that they need. These thieves rable performance as a teen whose life velY enteltaining. Now, Athenaeum is back on the music rul old U2 slow song and tile Slone Athenaeum is composed of Mark kidnap Dr. Conrad's daughter in has been turned upside down because "Don't Say A Word" gIips you scene Witll a brand new CD. Temple Pilots' "Interstate Love Song." Kanoon vocals arld guitill', Nic Brown exchange for the number. . They say of a traumatic event in her past. from the start and does not let go. It is Since the band is based out of This was a slow song, but it was some on dl1lI11s and vocals, Alex Mc Kinney that they will return his ' daughter as Murphy's portrayal of a mentally ill a thrill ride that you will talk about. Greensboro, N.C., there is some dung that I will probably end up hum on bass arld vocals, ruld Mike Carrigan soon as Dr. Conrad gets the nWllber. and emotionally scarred patient was SouLhem rock in their fust track. ming to myself later on. on guitill' ruld vocals. FILM, from page 6 'Happy Accidents' is a sci-fi puzzler smaller group of peopJe and ru'e not entenain you, and rru'ely strive to not want to be challenged, they do want willing to compromise what they want achieve more. We've all seen dIe worst to be entertained, not bored by the same BY CATHERINE ments from different genres and serves that limits its visual appeal and !caves MARQUiS-HOMEYER to say or do to please populru' tastes. It's of tlus - the fum that looks good in the old stOlies over arJd over. The movies up a stew of charming romantic come you with a nagging sense of watching film as artistic endeavor. which is real preview or ad but turns out to be a might look beautiful or spectacular, but Staff Editor dy with a sci-fi flavor. a TV show on a big screen. Happily, ly something that goes back to dle bomb. But they 've got your money, dle it is the stOl), dlat is oftenlackingWbile ''Happy Accident," is a quirky kind Besides clever writing, a big this flaw in it, appearance is compen beginning of movies. Films are often only thing they needed to do, arld rutistic intent is still important, inclie of film. It is part comedy, Pillt "rela strength in this film is the acting. sated by the stOlY tl1at soon draws you low-budget, lack tile polish of big-bud you're not getting it back no matter ftlmmakers also hope to win aucliences tionship" movie, part science fiction Marisa Tomei as Ruby is cute and in. get fi lms (aldlOugh the filmmaker how bad the movie was. a., well as clitics, ruld make some film, and even part mystery, but it's all befuddled, and ultimately makes us This film was produced with the sometimes twl1S that to dleir advrul While most old "big studio" movies money [00. Big srudios are aware of the charming and a very enjoyable film. want to see everything twll out right help of the Independent Film Chrumel, tage. ) Sometimes dle filmmaker over were made solely for the cash, some change in audience attitude, and now The frln1 opens Witll a scene in the for her. Vincent D'Onofrio (an under the cable channel that offers indepen l-eaches and fails to make an effective were made with the hope of artistic as marlY independent films have bigger middle of a fight between a couple, rated actor anyway) as Sam is more dent films and classic art films along film. or shoots for too small an audi well as fUlarlCial achievement, and, budgets because dley ru'e bankrolled or and tilen switches to a scene of the mysterious - alternately charming and \vith cliscussions about filius. TIle best ence. However, not all low-budget pro more rar-cly, sometimes solely for the distributed by major studios. Stuclios woman in the ar'guement Ruby weird (or possibly sinister) and we "indie" films should be original and duction. are 'Trim ., - if the filmmakers art. They kl1ew that something fresh in like :Vliramax even specialize in this Weaver (Marisa Tomei), complaining want to figure him out as much as creative, chaJJenging the limits of m'e only inrere, ted in profits (think films ultimately increased their profits. kind of "independent" film. Film stars to her therapist (Holland Taylor) about Ruby does. Both peliormances are mainstrerun movies. TIleir strengths straig.ht-to-vieleo or "B" mo\'ies ) ruJd The Hollywood icon of the flllancially also have taken note of this, so that now her very weird boyfriend, Sam Deed nuanced and engI'ossing, and support are usually in the wliting or the have no artistic intentions, they're successful ruld critically acclaimed fum you see big name stars in "indepen (Vincent D'Onofrio). Ruby may ing players do a nice job as well. approach to the story. Since th ey ru'C movie. . It's that intention, not the bud dates back to tile earliest days of dent" films whereas a few years ago indeed be a mess, but it's hard to figure The stOlY actually unfolds in stages, low-budget, indie films have to more get. that matters. Some "independent" Hollywood. when Chru'lie Chaplin thcy had only ·'unknowns." out Sam. Several things about him and is entertaining and intriguing. than make up for this lack of slick films ru-e nctually very well funded. made the most profitable films in dle Some people go to movies, while don't make sense, and Ruby, who has Interestingly, the notes that I received "production values" with good stor),. Why is tllere thi . divide in the terms v,orld that were also universally hailed other only go to films. More rar'e are a history of problem relationships. is about the film inclicate that the good acting, or an riginal concept lIsed for differ nt ki nds of fi lms ') by critics as the greatest film alt. those who dabble a bit in both arenas very confused about what is going on. writer/director Brad Anderson origi "Happy Accidents" succeeds in this Because the goal ' in filmmaking al'C TIle problem with ftlms that ru'e but perhaps it is becoming a bit more And with good reason. At one point, nally warlted to tell the story back goal. more divided th.Ul dley used to be. detemuned to only ay the afcst things ammon for movie-goers to see an Sanl says that how he came to meet wards. much like tlus year's successful Curiously. "Happy Accidents" is While an and enlertainment might and appeal to the greatest number of indie fil m or even a foreign ftlm, such Ruby is a happy accident. but perhaps independent film "Memento" but being rel C't~ ed at about the S,Ulle tinle ~ecm to be The diYiding. line between people is that after awhile you run a, last yeill"s .'llccessful "Crouching this isn't entircly tIlle. decided it would be HJ<..l difficult for tile a a mainsu-eanl Il1m ic wilh a title of tilms and m )\·ie. , tile division is really dlroUgh all the possibilities ancl strul to Tiger, Hidden Dragon." With the build I don't want to spoil this mm'ie by audience to follow. HinL~ of the "back similar' meaning. but perhaps this is more bel:\veen originality and prof nm out of idea~ . Mainstream films have ing strength of the indie film movement giving away too much, because its var \ ards" idea remain in the film, as you just sel-enclipi ty. Regru'dles. . "Happy itability. In the old "big ~rudi o " em. tile became too predictable, going for Lhe ruld their growing interest in pleasing ious twists and turns are half the fun. will cliscover if you see it. Accidents" i~ a curiolli little romantic ~rud i os kne\\' they hnd to really ente r biggest profit u. ing fO I111Ulaic pi ts ,md audience , this c lUld be a good time to The frlm staIts out rather shakily. \vi.th If this chamling little film has a comedy that will make you think a bit tain tllcir audiences and hoped for some that same lowe. t-comlllon-denomina cross tile line from movi . to film. But an overlong voice-over narmtion. but if flaw. it is in the look of the film it elf. about fate ruld acci d ent~ in a way ~' ou clilical acclaim ,1S well a~ profit from tor argLUllent used in T - that "dumb let's h pe the indies still remember to . u are a bil' patient:, it will reward you It apperu:s to have been shot on yideo. perhap hadn't before. aud will happi- their mo\~~ ow. mai~ tream movies ed down" is what the public wants. challenge them. elves too, to keep it ~illrfil' 1 ale tllt'UJ mix; el and SO if has a flat. T pr ti n Leo . ly at min c ~ Ii< aim more lo sell you 9. t:it:kel 111an Whi~ mam~m '!l~~ I fresh . • .. THURSDAY AND fRIDAY NIGHTS AT INCAHOOTS ., GET READY TO PARTY! THlJRSDAY RETRO LIVE ~O'8 ~ YO'S M usle &. Games f'eaturi:ng: M inrl Over Sou] weekly Sir Mix A Lot, Hock of Seagulls) Georgia Satellites, The KISS Army, and Mow ScltlafJ:r Bee.l Spe\:lif,k Sir Mix A-lei Thur5_ ~ Oa llib fR1J11 SHOW FRIDAY LADIES NlOHT Its. 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Do cuss. omselves from gossip, he said/she unfortunate state of decline. domestic dogs and cats are conswning goes beyond the need to find new you think about nonessential items in What is different about this panel? said, and meaningless venting. We Thousands of species are threatened mice and rats that otherwise would be medications, or provide food for our a box? Do you think of things that It is a blend of culturally unique are going to focus instead on the or endangered and thousands more the food source for native animals. population. This enviroIUllental aes ·can't be categorized? Do you think ladies who will add their special spice aspects of positive grO\vth brought .' are in danger of becoming so. There The growing human population is thetic provides us with an impetus for about the leftover discussion topics in to the mix of food for thought. But about by challenging our nOlmal .. are many factors that contribute to the taking up more and more space and wildlife conservation that is based in a chat room? Wh.at about the odds please take everything with a grain of ways of thinking and reacting to am " decIining state of wildlife, and most of converting increasing amounts of deep psychology rather than our pbys and ends that you have to pay for salt. Don't be scmed, this is not a pro world. : .- them are the result of the expansion of wilderness into hwnan settlements. In ical or monetary needs. Hwnans seek . from registration? feminist column. We are strong inde How are we going to accomplish • pwnan society. these rapidly growing areas of hwnan to be happy emotionally as well as We think it's anything and every pendent women, but this is not a this? Each week we will discuss an r One of the most insidious dangers influence, animals arc forced to leave physically, and the preservation of thing that matters to you or makes political platform. This is just women issue chosen either by us, or by you. ': facing wildlife today comes not from the area entirely or to find ways to wilderness might be necessary for you go "hmm." Om column will dis discussing issues that we think are We need yom help. If you have a ooliution, hunting, or poaching. but exist in om back ymds and vacant lots. both goals . cuss issues that are important to UM important to the UM-St. Louis com question or a discussion topic, please •\ from the activities of our own domes There are fewer and fewer safe areas As a people we tend to enjoy keep St. Louis students such as dating, munity, both male and female. contact us at 516-5175, e-mail us at I tic animals. Our domestic livestock left for native animals and our pets ing pets and we value the benefits of careers, health, friendships, break Why are we doing this? We want [email protected], or drop a compete with wildlife for food and make it even harder for these animals their companionship Many people ups, and make-ups, sports, drug and to overstep the boundaries of tradi topic off at 388 MSC. We look for : space, pushing out deer and wild cat to make a living. with outdoor cats resist the idea of alcohol abuse, hot spots in St. Louis, tional stereotypes that currently con ward to addressing your Miss " tie. Even more damaging to wild ani If it were not for domestic dogs keeping their cats indoors because different culturaI aspects, entertain- flict with the reality of today's diverse El1aneous Issues. I; mals are our pets, especiaUy domestic and cats there would probably be a they believe that the cats will become :: dogs and cats great many more weasels, raccoons, depressed if they have to spend all of : Domestic dogs and cats have an mink, martens, and wildcats in am their time inside. However, cats that : extremely negative impact on every backyards. These animals have a hard are raised inside the house and never Jeff~rson Barracks st!J~Y : ~ continent they inhabit. Australia pro time surviving with the competition of allowed access to the outside tend to " vides an especially acute example. dogs and cats. If there were no domes fear the outdoors and do not seem to receives state recognition " Some wildlife officials in Australia tic cats it would probably be much want to go out even when given the ;: have conducted research indicating more common to see weasels living in opportunity. It is difficult to fmd any BY DELYLE ROBBINS America's great heroes and providing extended through April to work out the -that domestic cats may be responsible our back yards, or predatory birds cir evidence that cats raised inside the ...... " .... economic development to the South organizational issues in order to move StajJWriter for over 90% of their native mammal cling the sky above om submbs. house are any less happy than cats County area on to phase two. ross. Most native Australian mammals People often let their cats roam allowed to roam free. In addition it is A study conducted by the UM-St. The project's publication, Thus far, the project bas received are endangered, and so eventually free without any awareness of the possible to give cats and dogs access Louis Museum Studies department "Jefferson Barracks: A Celebration of approximately $300,000 from the domestic cats may be responsible for impact that it might have on native to the outdoors in fully fenced areas, received special recognition last the Citizen Soldier," is the result of a National Guard. the extinction of a huge number of wildWe. Most people are unawme of as long as the animals do not have the month in a letter to Gov. Bob Holden year-long study funded by a grant According to Roundslt is yet to be native Australian mammals. the indirect negative effect that om ability to roam free and cause harm to from Sen. Jean Carnahan and Rep. from the Missouri National Guard, determined how UM-St Louis will be Australian animals have evolved to domestic cats can havc. The fact is native species_ Dick Gephard!. which has operated the base since involved in later stages of the project, defend themselves from local preda that domestic cats and dogs are usual All cat owners have a choice to The MuselUll Studies department, World War II. "At least one of the possibilities is tors such as the weasel-like dasyurid, ly very territorial and aggressive make. They can either let their ani under the supervision of graduate pro The first phase, which was to deter that the University might end up as which is about the size of a large fer towmds other animals. Ecologically mals roam free without regard to the gram director Dr. Jay Rounds, con mine what would be possible to do being the operating entity for this," he ret or a small cat. Compared to our speaking, domestic dogs and cats may possible effect~ on wildlife, or they ducted the study. Its purpose was to with the property, is now completed, said domestic cats the dasyUlid is not near be as detrimental toward om natural can choose to live with the inconve consider the feasibility of establishing according to Rounds. A recent phone call to Rounds from ly as aggressive or efficient as a preda ecosystems as any other threat nience of keeping their cats inside to Jefierson Barracks as a historical park "What we do in the next phase is Carnahan's office expressed a desire tor. There has never been an animal in For years biologists, like Lynn control negative effect on local 'The University produced a com what we call design development," to keep moving ahead with this pro Australia like the domestic cat, and Margulis, of the University of wildlife. Pet owners can keep their prehensive review of this site's histor Rounds said. 'That's where the actual ject, in spite of possible shifts in feder ~e native mammals can't handle the Massachusetts, have been saying that pets from reducing local animal chver ical significance, and outlined a design for implementation will come al spending priOIities, Rounds said. predatory pressure. The problem is so the choice to conserve wildlife and sity by keeping them Ullder control. detailed blueprint for future develop out." The recent surge in patriotism fol severe that the Australian wildlife ser natural meas is an aesthetic choice of We know more about nature now than ment," the letter said ''We support this Before that phase can begin, an lowing the Sept 11 terrorist attacks vices have declared an all out wm on hmnan society. What this statement ever before and we may no longer be document's findings, and hope steps organization has to be set up to handle makes a memorial to the citizen sol I Qomestic cats. means is that we humans seem to be able to ignore the consequences of our will be taken to implement this pro donations and funding. dier a timely project, he said. There me organizations in able to survive without preserving actions. posal." Carnahan's office has asked the Rounds has been the director of the Australia who work to rid the conti most wildlife. We only tcnd to con Allowing om pets to damage om The letter requested the govemor's National Trust for Historic graduate progranl in Museum Studies nent of as many cats as possible by serve those parts of the natural envi native ecosystems may be as hannful heIp in preservation efforts, saying that Preservation to heIp with the technical for the past fom years. whatever means neee sary. They us: ronment that give us some immediate in the long run a~ polluting the planet the project would accomplish impor and legal aspects of setting up such an "Taking on projects of this sort is a poisons and rifles to kill cats on sight, and direct benefit. We are not often with waste or hunting the animals to tant objectiVeS. including preserving organization, Rounds said. way of creating opportunities for my as well as running comprehensive concerned with animals and plants extinction. For decades conservation one of Missomi's treasured land The National Guard's grant to the students to get experience in actually roundups to gather the remaining unless we can extract some useful workers have be.en trying to enlist the marks, educating citizens on some of Museum Studies department has been creating museums," he said. felines. The e programs me fighting a product from them. If we choose to help of the populace to help preserve losing battle, bee au. e cmeless pet pmtect \,.ildlife, then we choose to do natural areas and wildlife. The conser uwners still let their pets out and thou it out of some aesthetic nee.d. In other vation movement will not be success sands of feral cats are still breeding in words We choose to protect wildlife ful without the assistance of the gen Bames College of Nursing merges the wild. because we fee! that the world is bet eral public. Recycling has become , These problems are not unique to ter with this wildlife than without it. popular in recent years and many citi Australia; the Galapagos Islands also This aesthetic love of wildlife and zens today take a personal interc3t in with Nursing and Heath Studies have a problem with domestic cats wild areas has been the subjc{:t of the. conservation movement, but the and me in the process of setting up a thousands of books and papers. environmental impact of our pets is BY ANA ALVAREZ related programs together." ing health information through use of cmnprehensive program of removal Edward O. Wilson of Hmvard not widely recognized as an inunedi The Health Studies field within the internet), two areas tllat are very SlalJWriter and extermination. Domestic dogs University has theorized that humans ate threat UM-St. Louis presently has two pro rapidly growing." This new interdisci and cats have a devastating effect on have a deep innate connection with We can all assist the conservation TIle Bames School of Nursing grams, a Bachelor of Health Sciences plinary study was recently authorized, wildlife from Africa to Asia. the rest of life. Wilson calls this sensa movement in many ways. Often it accepted its first students in 1981, and Cytotechnology. 'Those two pro and classes will be offered in the near Here in North Americ:.! we do not tion Ibiophilia,i and defines it as a psy seems that there is very little an evely allowing registered nurses with an grams are programs designed for indi future. 'They are in the planning have as much awareness about the chic connection that all humans share day person can do to reduce environ associates degree to complete a bache viduals who are interested in doing lab stages," Koch said impact of om domestic animals on am with all other animals and with nature mental damage, but om pets are one lors degree. In the early 1990s, the oratory work in hospitals," Koch said The Masters Degree program and native wildlife. In the United States as a whole. Wilson feels that no ecological danger that all of us have school developed a master's degree To complete a bachelor's degree in the Bachelors Degree program were domestic dogs and cats are not as like- human can be psychologically happy the power to control. program for nursing administration, one of the two programs in the Health previously located in different areas. nursing education, and advanced prac Studies field, students are required to With the merge, both fields of study are ~OMMENTARV , from page 2 tice nursing. The Bames School of complete three years of general science combined with the nmsing program. to .... ,...... , ...... Nursing merged with UM-St Louis in courses that deeply emphasize study in create a more unified college within Finally, the asseltion that Gov. Bob big union contribution. The political gave them the ability to use their union 1994, admitting freshman for the first biology and chemistry. 'The last year," UM-St Louis, Koch said. Holden was involved in corrupt or ille reality is far more complex, and while representation to negotiate contracts. time and changed its name to the Koch explains, "is concentrated in "In the past, the bachelors program gal activities when he signed an execu our campaign fmance system is in dire So much for the idea that workers Bames College of Nursing. Now the doing an internship, an extensive com was maintained by the Evening tive order which grants certain state need of reform, to include this anec need the "freedom from union repre college is changing again. prehensive internship, at om local hos College and the master's was main employees collective-bargaining rights dote as an example of union corruption sentation." Valko speaks to the benefits The Bames College of Nmsing is pital- we will be using Bames-Jewish tained in the graduate school, so this is unfounded. Of the organizations that is unwarranted. of the "right-to-work law." They are merging with the Heath Studies field in Hospital." will give the two programs a presence donated money to cover Holden's Valko is also mistaken when he says there but they are not benefits for work order to cohesively combine all the pri Another program within the Health in an academic unit, as opposed to the inaugural debt, the Missouri Chamber that the order gave state workers the ers. If you don't want a union, either mary health programs within UM- St. Studies field joining the merge is the Evening College and the Graduate of Commerce donated 13 times more opportunity to organize. State employ get together with your coworkers and Louis. Connie Koch, the Associate Master's Degree program, "already School, which are more comprehen money than all Unions combined. To ees had the legal right to organize vote them out, or get another job. Dean of the Bames College of Nursing housed administratively here in the sivein terms of their role with the say that the Chamber is opposed to col unions plior to the order. SEIU and Right-to-work laws do nothing but explains, "Cunently, we are the prima college," Koch says, called the Master University in the merge. The Purpose lective bargaining for state employees AFSCME are two unions that cunent erode decades of worker struggles. ry health discipline college within the of Health Sciences. "It is a program of having them here is so that the pri is a gross understatement. Holden's ly represent state workers in Missouri. university, so that it [the merge] gives that focuses on managerial decision mary health programs are housed in executive order was not a payoff for a Governor Holden's excutive order -Ian Schmutte the presence of having all of the health making and health informatics (access- the same area, too," Koch said. FoAII'M'I!WH!IGHT5 ! Cingular Wireless Stores ! 10090 Lincoln Tr.• (618)397-4700" $OUTHCOUNTY Shep by phcne fot delive ry, 6312 S Li ncbelgh,olS.21Qfl" cal! (BOO) 662-4322. 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National Broadcasting Society, took the World Trade Centers in New York, the Cardinals and the nation despite the Center said that they don't allow the the courses are designed for, under Contemporary British Theater and security around St. Louis public events fear of teITorism. following: large purses, shopping bags, The study abroad Missouri graduate students, but graduate stu Classical Music courses, each being is ever present. Bruce Bames of Jonesboro, AR, book bags, backpacks, food, cans, London Program involves 70 to 90 dents can also participate. three weeks long. Busch Stadium is one example of a also appreciated the security mea<;ures. coolers, mace, and briefcases. She also students from Missouri Universities, "The courses were great," said She described the theater comse local venue that is readily enforcing· Terri Nelson from Ft Madison, lA, mentioned that for certain events metal includillg three to ten per semester Amber Bailey, one of the students consisted of seeing a "West End" or . new security procedures. Patrons have said "beforehand the security person detectors will be used. from UM-St:. Louis. who participated in sessions one and "off-West End" show every night for been advised to arrive early to beat the nel just asked you ifyou had any con 'We plan to be visible and consis Like most of the study abroad two of the last surruner program the three week course. "The West delays caused by the security checks at trabands in your hag. Now they go tent in om enforcement of these new programs, the main purpose is to fTOm May IS through July 1. End of London is like our the gates. Two hours before the through your bag. I really appreciate it, security procedures, as well as our cur internationalize and to give the stu "In retrospect, I would love to 'Broadway ' he re in the States," she Cardinals versus the Pirates game on it makes you feel safer". rent policies," said Mark Sauer, CEO dents a real experience in an interna have stayed the additional session said. Sept. 30, lines were fOlmd to be short Andrew and Michelle Jackson from and president of the Blues and Savvis tional culture that could open therr and made a summer out of the expe 'The most memorable experi Upon entrance to the stadiwn, contents Arkansas were "nervous" about com Center, in a written statement. "We are eyes to the world. rience, rather than the 6 weeks. It ences are the numerous weekend of purses and bags were inspected. ing up to the game and \vere impressed confident our guests will experience "This program really fulfilled the went by so fast. Not to mention that travels that my roommates and I Once · inside the stadium, the police with the stadium's security. The little, if any, inconvenience in light of de·sire for the students who want to there · were many other courses took. \Ve lraveled all around presence was evident A person did not Jacksons went on to mention that at SLX the steps we're taking." go to the major capital and it is right offered through the Missouri Englillld. spent a \\·eekend in Ireland, have to walk very far to spot a fully Flags security was very heavy. They "Current policies that will be ill the heart of London.~· Said London Program that related to my ancl a long weekend in Italy. My armed officer. noted there were armed guards every emphasized and enforced include the Pamyla Yates, Specialist from the major, such as journalism" said roommates and I became great However, just before game time, where they looked. A Six Flags repre prohibition of bottles, cans, plastic bev International Studies Center. Bailey. friends and ,,·c still keep in touch the liries wove around the stadiwn. The sentative did confmn thar security has erage containers, large bags, laser "The students study on the cam Bailey seill-ched through the regularly," she said. personnel were dQing everything to been inneased. She noted tl1at back pointers, or weapons of any sort at the pus of Imperial College London. numerous files on study abroad pro Although this program costs alit make sure that the public's safety wa~ packs and large purses were not Savvis Center," Sauer said They do not take courses at Imperial grams at the study abroad offlce with tle more, it covers accommodations, upheld. allowed, as was the case with Busch The tenorist attack of Sept 11, College in most cases, but · very the purpose of looking for some cultural programs, an d London tour Dan and Eileen Brooks of Alton, Ill. Stadium. All items are checked upon 2001 have changed America forever. exceptional students can . apply to thing different and making the most guides. thought that the security was so-so. entrance to the park. Since freedom;; we once took for grant take one course at Imperial College out of her college experience. Then If you are interested in joLning 'There isn't much difference from At the Dome at America's Center, ed are now pennanently at risk, some London" said Yates. she knew that she was headed for Missouri London. you Call stop by before the tenorist attack. However, fonnerly the Trans World Dome. a rep have been sacrificed to protect St. The curriculum provides 15 London. 366 SSB or contact Pamyla Yates at . we do appreciate the measures taken," resentative noted that backpacks and Louisans. courses for Fall and 12 courses for Bailey, who is the President of 516-6497. DEPRESSION . from page 1 .thecurrento in .co Statistics from the National campus, that doesn't mean tlley have Depression Screening Day college not occurred. procedural manual figure 9.':.l million Suicide and counseling screening r------. American adults arc affec ted by sefyices are offered to the entire UM major depressive disorders, and indi St. Louis community. The depression viduals I 5-24 y ~ ars of age are more screening on Oct. II including, a Here's likely to experience mental disorders consultation with a UM-St. Louis than any other age. Statistics also p ~ y ;: hologi s t. are free. Appointments $1 show suicide as the second leading can t ., made at the screening sites or cause of death on campuses. Dr. the counseling office. The cost to see Lubowitz said that there have not a counselor if further treatment is OFF* been any reported suicides at L!1vI -St. desired is S 10 a session. 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