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Gateway Arch showing rust and decay News Almost 45 years into its reign atop the St. Louis skyline, the 630-foot monument is suffering from growing rust and decay. And nobody knows how extensive. Elevator repair causes controversy Corrosion, some of it feared aggressive and severe discoloration of the stainless steel skin have long been RYAN KRULL Representatives from UM- states. Tis allows Missouri work. Darandari responded present, according to engineering reports reviewed Staff Writer St. Louis said that in choos- crews to work in those states by saying Abell’s work is by the Post-Dispatch. The problem is not yet a safety ing to do business with Abell, and crews from those states guaranteed for a year and issue. Via St. Louis Post-Dispatch Members of the Inter- they were not discriminating to work in Missouri. “Local maintenance will not be an national Union of Elevator against local labor, but were companies are working on issue. “Tese union guys are Highway 40 reopens after fatal truck crash Constructors Local 3 have simply going with the com- Marillac Hall, Music Build- trying to make a big deal out been picketing the University pany that could do what was ing and University Center,” of what is, in my opinion, A truck driver was killed in a Monday morning crash that of Missouri-St. Louis and dis- needed for the cheapest. Frank Kochin, UM-St. Louis nothing,” Darandari said. shut down portions of Highway 40 in the city for 5 hours. tributing fyers to motorists Sam Darandari, Director Facilities Director, said. “And Both Darandari and Ko- Thomas J. Niemeyer, 48, of Bethalto, died when he was who enter North Campus. of Planning and Construc- those are all bigger contracts, chin say that the IUEC Lo- ejected from his eastbound tractor-trailer after it began to “Shame on the University of tion for UM-St. Louis, said signifcantly more than re- cal 3’s real dispute is with drift to the left and slammed into the median at the Taylor Missouri-St. Louis” is written fve outfts put in bids for the placing a jack.” Missouri’s reciprocal law, not Avenue overpass, police said. Niemeyer landed in the in bold and underlined at the project and Abell’s was the According to Orr, the with UM-St. Louis. westbound lanes. It is unclear what caused Niemeyer to top of the union’s fyer. lowest at $68,000. It is UM- IUEC Local 3 is also con- “I have nothing against lose control, police said. Via St. Louis Post-Dispatch Te union’s primary point St. Louis’ policy to go with cerned that Abell is not pay- these local guys,” Darandari of protest is the university’s the lowest bidder; a licensed ing their employees what is said, “but [they] need to be Obama grants Missourians disaster relief use of out-of-state labor for engineer and a state elevator called a prevailing wage. A more competitive instead of Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says that President Barack repairs being done to an ele- inspector looked into Abell prevailing wage is essentially a shaming the university for vator jack in the Mark Twain for the university and gave wage that is fair for any given following a state law.” Obama has issued a major disaster declaration for building. Two full-time em- them the OK. Orr said that area and is set by the Depart- According to their fyer, “areas across Missouri hit by flooding, severe storms ployees from Abell Elevator, a local union could have done ment of Labor & Industries. the IUEC Local 3 has a dis- and excessive rain during June and July.” Such a a construction outft based in the work just as cheaply and “[Abell] is required to pay pute with Abell Elevator only, declaration means that the federal government will Louisville, Ky., are currently efciently as Abell, though a prevailing wage,” Kochin and is not calling for any cover 75 percent of the eligible emergency response employed on the project. he admits Abell did put in a said. “Te university system kind of boycott with UM-St. and recovery expenses, beginning with the storms on “UMSL should give work lower bid. Legally, construc- monitors that and [Abell] has Louis or any other institution June 12. Via St. Louis Beacon to local laborers who pay tion on public buildings in to submit certifed payrolls.” or organization. taxes to fund the university,” Missouri has to be done by Te fyer being distributed Illinois launches new high risk pool John Orr, a spokesperson for local crews, but Missouri also claims it is “anyone’s for uninsured the IUEC Local 3, said. “I has a reciprocal agreement guess” who will handle war- A new health insurance option for people with pre- have a son at UMSL.” with Kentucky and 29 other ranty issues related to Abell’s existing conditions and without medical coverage launches in Illinois on Friday, but only a small fraction How Big is your Carbon Footprint? of the uninsured will benefit. Enrollment in the Illinois Read Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (IPXP) will proceed on a first-come, first-served basis. It is one of the The first major programs to be rolled out in Illinois under PaperCut is a printing software tool recently enacted national health reform. introduced by Instructional Computing to help us Via Chicago Tribune think greener in the labs and classrooms. C Missouri unemployment rises to 9.2 percent PaperCut will show your environmental impact on: U Missouri labor officials say the state’s unemploy- Trees ment rate edged higher to 9.2 percent last month, up Carbon Dioxide from 9.1 percent in June. In a report this week, the Energy used R Department of Economical Development also said the state had a net gain of 2,700 non-farm jobs in R July. That follows a net loss of 7,500 in June. Mis- souri’s total non-farm payroll in July was just below the April figure. The department says last month’s E biggest increases came in administrative and support services, which added 4,200 jobs. Financial services N shed 1,900 jobs in July, the biggest loss by sector. Via Associated Press For more information visit www.umsl.edu/~iclabs T 4 | The Current | AUGUST 23, 2010 NEWS UM-St. Louis’ hiring freeze continues USA NEWS Blagojevich to possibly return to politics

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Sunday that he MARIAN JONES starting to fall behind in the cellor for approval,” Glen same time. will not rule out another run for political office if federal Staff Writer planning and implementa- Hahn Cope, Vice Chancel- “We can use the salary of prosecutors fail to convict him at a second trial. Blagojevich A 5 percent budget cut at tion of having the expertise lor, said. the [dean] that is fully retired spoke on “Fox News Sunday” less than a week after he was the end of 2008 caused the in that and then he asked Within this year the uni- but the one that has gone convicted of lying to federal agents. Jurors, however, dead- University of Missouri St. that there be an exception to versity has hired on two in- back to faculty we only have locked on 23 other more serious charges, including that he Louis to freeze most, if not fll that slot.” terim deans, Dean of Fine part of that salary,” Cope had tried to sell President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat. all, unflled faculty and staf Te university established Arts and Communications said.In addition to the hiring Federal prosecutors have said they will retry Blagojevich on positions. University of Mis- a system where if there was along with Dean of Libraries. freeze, there have also been those charges, but the former governor insisted that he will souri-St. Louis has endured high priority for a certain staf While both deans have ten- layofs. be vindicated. Via Associated Press almost two years of a strict or faculty then the chancellor ure with the university they “Te [University of Mis- budget. During the process would make the decision to are temporarily replacing the souri President Gary D. Fore- US troops unlikely to resume combat duties of enforcement, it came to override the freeze. “Tere’s a previous deans that have re- see] implemented a Transi- in Iraq a point that some positions form called the Hiring Freeze tired. Te university plans to tion Assistance Program for With a major military milestone in sight, Gen. Ray Odierno were pivotal and needed to exception and if someone start a search for new deans to individuals who would be said in interviews broadcast Sunday that any resumption be occupied. “For a long time wants to hire, they fll out a fll these positions soon. “We laid of due to budget cut- of combat duties by American forces is unlikely. President Jim Krueger, who is the Vice form that says this is a request will have a search, a national backs, and we have laid of Barack Obama plans a major speech on Iraq after his Chancellor for Managerial for an exception to the hiring opened search, to replace the 38 people on this campus— return to Washington, according to a senior administra- and Technological Services freeze. deans that retired and [the all across the board,” Samples tion official who spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday kept the Chief Information Tey would then send it to interim deans] may apply but said. because details were being finalized. The speech will come Ofcer [position] opened for their supervisor, who would they will have to compete for Also, there are eight open shortly after Obama returns to the White House on Aug. a long time and had those eventually send it to one of the job and get it,” Cope said. faculty positions eliminated, 29 from his Martha’s Vineyard vacation. Via Associated units report to him directly,” the three vice chancellors. Even though there will be 24 faculty searches on hold, Press Bob Samples, Associate Vice And if we all agree that it is a search for deans, the Vice 21 open staf positions elimi- Chancellor, said. “Ten he an important, need-position, Chancellor said there will not nated, and 57 staf searches Wyclef Jean to challenge election ruling eventually felt that we were then we send it to the Chan- be a search for both at the on hold. Wyclef Jean, the hip-hop star who had hoped to become Haiti’s next president, said on Sunday that his lawyers would challenge the recent ruling from election officials that kept him from the list of eligible candidates. He had Possible part-time nursing option coming simply accepted the decision when it was announced Friday night, but in a message Sunday on Twitter, his JEN O’HARA preferred means of public communication, Mr. Jean said Features Editor completed whereas the part-time op- hours a semester. Tat’s the main difer- he had decided to appeal because, “We have met all tion, the nursing coursework takes three ence,” Maldeney said. the requirements set by the laws, and the law must be Beginning in spring of 2011, the years. It takes longer because they’re go- Te other diference is that in the Respected.” Via New York Times College of Nursing has the possibility ing at a part-time pace, obviously. Te part-time option, labs and clinical cours- of presenting a part-time student op- part-time option, they’re taking about es will be conducted during the evening Egg supplier had lengthy violation history tion within its college. Te demand for fve to nine credit hours a semester and and on weekends. before recall a part-time option for students has been they’re going year round,” Jill Maldeney, Traditionally, nursing programs have Two Iowa farms that recalled more than a half-billion eggs desired for years at the University of admissions advisor for the College of been solely full time due to the demands linked to as many as 1,300 cases of salmonella poisoning Missouri-St. Louis could fnally be com- Nursing, said. “With the full-time tradi- of the courses. share suppliers of chickens and feed as well as ties to an ing into play. tional option, they don’t go in the sum- Iowa business routinely cited for violating state and fed- In September, the Missouri State mer. Tey take more like 15 to 18 credit See NURSING on page 7 eral law. Food and Drug Administration investigators have Board of Nursing will either deny or ap- yet to determine the cause of the salmonella outbreaks at prove the additional option. Should it be Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms. The FDA inves- approved, the option will begin in Janu- tigation could take months, and sources of contamination ary and UM-St. Louis will be the only are often difficult to find. The number of illnesses, which public university in St. Louis to ofer a can be life-threatening, especially to those with weakened part-time nursing program. immune systems, is expected to increase. Via USA Today Although it is part-time, the Col- lege of Nursing standards remain the Gunmen surrender after invading luxury Rio same. Student admission requirements, Hotel coursework, and outcome are equal to the full-time and full-time accelerated Heavily armed drug gang members engaged in an intense options. Te diference is that the aver- firefight with police, then fled into a luxury hotel popular age nursing student takes 15 to 18 credit with foreign tourists and held about 30 people hostage hours in a semester, while the part-time for three hours Saturday before surrendering. The upscale, option will generally have students tak- beachside neighborhood of Sao Conrado where the Inter- ing nine credit hours in a semester. continental Hotel sits was transformed into a war zone as “Te full-time traditional option upward of 50 gunmen with high-caliber rifles, pistols and [takes] two-and-a-half years after the College of Nursing, located on South Campus ABIGAIL GILLARDI / THE CURRENT even hand grenades faced off with police. Via USA Today students’ general education courses are AUGUST 23, 2010 | The Current | 5 Sports Golfer Matt Rau looks to next season and beyond

RYAN KRULL of four players in the entire Cochran, senior, political sci- all through grade school be- that’s a good level of compe- men’s golf program the last Staff Writer region to make it to that level ence major, are just as good as fore playing for four years at tition.” few years. as an individual. Tis coming he is and with a handicap of St. Mary’s High School. His Rau’s frst season as a Tri- “When I frst got here the At the age of six Matt Rau season Rau hopes the Tritons “plus one-point-something.” high school career culminat- ton was also Troy Halter- team was just kind of guys was waking up at 4:30 a.m. will qualify as a team. Tey also have the ability to ed with a seventh place fn- man’s frst as head coach. coming in and not being so he and his father could be After transferring to UM- routinely drive 315 or more ish at the Missouri Class 4A Halterman has brought a competitive, and we weren’t on the frst tee at Tamarack St. Louis from Rockhurst yards of the tee. But Rau’s State Championships. His level of organization to the recruiting guys to be com- Golf Course in Shiloh, Il- University in Kansas City, statistics tell a diferent story. favorite course is Old Warson team that did not exist before petitive either,” Rau said, linois by 6 a.m. Rau, senior, Rau has been the stand out “Anybody who watches my Country Club, where he also his arrival. Tis season he has “but since Troy took over marketing, is still hitting player on the golf team that game would say I hit the ball just happens to work. added a weight training regi- last year as head coach, the the links nearly every day – has been improving. Te pretty well,” Rau said, though “I think next summer I’ll ment to the team’s practice program has done a 180. All but now at a more reason- team took eighth place at conceding, “I need to work probably turn pro,” Rau said. schedule. Over the summer the recruits are going to be able hour. Rau was the only last season’s Great Lakes on my short game.” “I’ll probably work at the Halterman has also recruited competitive and push myself, member of the University of Valley Conference Tourna- For the 22-year-old Rau, country club still and play four freshmen and transfer Tim, and Ryan to play better Missouri-St. Louis men’s golf ment, but Rau will not take his solid swing did not hap- in some professional tourna- players. According to Rau, golf.” team to make it to the NCAA all the credit. He says that pen overnight. It took about ments here and there. I play all signs point to a continu- Division II Super Regional Ryan Penfeld, senior, busi- a decade and a half. He in all the amateur tourna- ation of the steady improve- last season. He was also one ness administration, and Tim played with his father, Chris, ments around St. Louis, and ment that has defned the

Matt Rau, senior, marketing preparing to tee-off. SOFI SECK / THE CURRENT 6 | The Current | AUGUST 23, 2010 SPORTS COLUMN Josh Morgan’s short pro baseball career Pro athletes are Former triton drafed into the ‘big league’ setting bad example MICHAEL FREDERICK high school level and the college game fessional baseball was kind of a business, Sports Editor is the quality of play and the speed of but college baseball at UM-St. Louis was MICHAEL FREDERICK Rodriguez for the frst time STEPHANIE BENZ the game.” defantly more team oriented.” Assoc. Sports Editor Sports Editor wants to know how he be- “I think what also helped me get Morgan never made it to the Major came a successful profession- drafted was that we did not use alu- Leagues. Soon after arriving in Vancou- Professional athletes are al baseball player. What are Josh Morgan enjoyed his baseball minum bats when I played at UM-St. ver, British Columbia, home of the Ath- often looked upon as role parents supposed to say to career at the University of Missouri-St. Louis,” Morgan said. “During my career letics short season minor league afliate, models. However, when their children when they say, Louis. “It was the best four years of my we had wooden bats that really leveled Morgan said he blew out his arm. His watching ESPN or Fox “I want to be just like Alex life and I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” the playing feld. As a pitcher, it allowed baseball career had ended. Sports Net it is not difcult Rodriguez when I grow up?” Morgan said. me to really show what I and others “What happened was I was just to fnd stories littered with Whether athletes like it or Between 2004 and 2006 the former could possibly do at the professional pitching like I normally do. Ten I felt a baseball players, football not, as public fgures, they pitcher for the then UM-St. Louis Riv- level.” As of 2007, most college baseball lot of pain in my arm. Te next thing I players, or track runners who are role models. What they ermen was a three time all Great Lakes conferences have abandoned the use of knew my career was pretty much over,” were caught using anabolic do, who they are and how Valley Conference selection and in 2006 wooden bats and have gone to alumi- Morgan said. steroids, human growth hor- they go about their business he won conference player of the year num. During Morgan’s four-year career “One thing that I will never forget mone, or any other type of says something about them- honors, along with being selected to the at UM-St. Louis, though, the GLVC about my time at UM-St. Louis would drug to give them an unfair selves and the organizations All Region team twice during his UM- used wooden bats. be Coach Brady,” Morgan said. “He’s advantage. they work for. If a profession- St. Louis career. In 2006, Morgan was selected by the one of those guys that no matter what Performance enhancing al athlete uses illegal methods “Josh was a great pitcher,” Coach Jim Oakland Athletics in the Major League always looked out after his players both substances are an unfortunate to gain that extra edge above Brady, Tritons baseball coach, said. “He Baseball Amateur Draft. Morgan ex- on and of the feld.” part of professional sports. the opposition, then that had some dominating stuf.” plained that the diference between col- Josh Morgan still resides in the South Last week, ESPN reported athlete has no business on Morgan grew up in South St. Louis lege baseball and professional baseball is Kingshigway neighborhood where he that former big league pitch- the playing feld. People, es- city and attended Our Lady of Sorrows the competition level. and his family grew up. While at UM- er Roger Clemens was indict- pecially children, look up to elementary school and St. Mary’s High “In professional baseball, you’re not St. Louis, Morgan earned a Bachelor’s ed by a federal grand jury for these athletes. It is true that School on South Grand. “High School just competing against the opposition,” Degree in Criminal Justice. He is now perjury and obstruction of they are people and people baseball was fun, too,” Morgan said. Morgan said. “You’re also trying to win a personal trainer at a local sports com- justice. Clemens, nicknamed make mistakes. But what “But the biggest diference between the that spot against your teammates. Pro- plex. Te Rocket during his big Roger Clemens, Alex Rodri- league career, told Congress guez, Mark McGwire and in a 2008 hearing that he had others did is inexcusable. never taken performance en- Every season seats are hancing substances. flled with countless number Clemens is not the only of fans who help pay athletes’ big leaguer to have been salaries. Fans expect these caught using such substanc- athletes not to be having an es. Alex Rodriguez admitted unfair advantage and to be several years ago on 60 Min- working hard on their game, Stay Current utes that he took steroids to not cheating. If there is one help his game. Bud Selig, bright spot to this sad era of Commissioner of Major professional sports, where League Baseball, did not sus- it seems that the benefts of Looking to advertise with us? pend or remove the Yankees hard work can be ignored if third baseman. He has been an athlete has the right drug, allowed to continue playing it can be that we now appre- Have a hot tip for The Current? baseball at its highest level. ciate the ones that do not use Rodriguez hit his 600th ca- performance enhancers. reer big league homerun at Nevertheless, it seems that Are you broke and need a job on campus? Yankee Stadium in front of anabolic steroids and the il- a sellout, cheering crowd. legal use of human growth Tese fans should not be hormones will continue to be lauding this accomplish- a part of sports. Athletes that Ads: [email protected] ment. Rodriguez and oth- do not use such substances, ers who are known cheaters those that build their careers should not be allowed into of of hard work and ability, Tips: [email protected] the Major League Baseball like St. Louis Cardinals frst Hall of Fame in Cooper- baseman Albert Pujols, are Jobs: [email protected] stown, New York. going to be under constant Imagine, for a moment, scrutiny. that a child watching Alex AUGUST 23, 2010 | The Current | 7 Current sports information GVLC rankings Upcoming sporting events Mens Soccer St. louis Cardinals College Night Mens Soccer is ranked 9th in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Last year they qualiﬁed for September 28, 29 and 30 the St. Louis Cardinals are sponsoring a College Night. Tickets are the GLVC Tournament, narrowly. $10 with a valid college ID.

Womens Soccer St. Louis Blues College Night Womens Soccer is ranked 10th in the GLVC. Coach Bobby Lessentine will be entering his The St. Louis Blues are sponsoring College Night. Tickets are $20 and $30 on most Thurs- second season as the womens soccer coach. day night home games.

Womens Volleyball Arch Rivalry Game

Volleyball is ranked third in the GLVC. They are a powerhouse in the conference and are hav- Saturday September 4th is the Arch Rivalry, Mizzou versus Illinois at the Edward Jones ing a special Black-Out Game on Sept 17 vs Quincy University. Dome. Tickets can be found on Stubhub or Craigslist. STLToday also has tickets periodi- cally.

NURSING, from page 4

“Primarily it’s been the tradition that col- diferent option in terms of how fast they lege students in nursing typically are full-time have to complete the clinical nursing major students because nursing is so demanding. It’s courses. It allows people to work full time or very difcult to go to school on a part-time meet their family commitments a little bit basis and carry [the courses],” Sandy Linquist, better. It’s tough when you’re going to school associate dean for undergraduate program of full time and you have kids, and a full-time nursing, said. “It’s very difcult to work part job,” Lindquist said. “It’s practically impossi- time or full time, and go to school full time. ble to be successful in a very challenging feld So the tradition has been that students who like nursing when you have all those activities go in nursing are scheduled to be full-time or commitments going on simultaneously. I students.” think it’ll give them a greater opportunity to However, there are benefts to the part- be successful in terms of that,” Lindquist said. time program that the college speculates will Te college is currently accepting appli- bring in several more prospective students. cations for the spring semester. 32 students “Tis is a way of providing them with a have signed up as of yet.

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Want more student news? The College of Nursing at the University of Missouri-St. Louis will host an evaluation team visit from November 17-19, 2010 www.thecurrent-online.com for the initial accreditation review of the DNP program by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education. Written and signed comments related to the DNP programs initial accreditation may be submitted up to 30 days before the visit (Oct. 17, 2010). Evaluators consider third-party comments that relate to the programs’ compliance with the accreditation standards. Standards may be accessed at http://www.aacn.nche.edu/accreditation/pdf/standards09.pdf. Comments should be sent to: Amanda Brownbridge Accreditation Assistant Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036-1120 AUGUST 23, 2010 | The Current | 9 A&E ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. The World’ FILM Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead Best comic book Rated PG-13 movie ever No matter what, everyone has baggage that they bring to a relationship. Some people have very little baggage and others can have quite a lot. Sometimes it is something best kept under wraps, and for others, it is seven evil exes hell-bent on eliminating a current boyfriend. Unfortunately for Scott Pilgrim’s precious little life, he is that boyfriend. See, Scott (Michael Cera) has a bit of a problem. Te beau- tiful Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) is literally the girl of his dreams and all he wants is to be with her. But to do so, he is going to have to break up with his brand-new, seventeen-year-old, high school girlfriend Knives Chau (Ellen Wong). Oh, and defeat those aforementioned seven evil exes. “Scott Pilgrim vs. Te World” is the latest movie from comedic genius Edgar Wright (“Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz”), based on the popular indie comic by Brian Lee O’Malley. Along for the ride are Scott’s friends, including his gay roommate Wallace (Kieran Culkin) and his band mates: Scott’s onetime girlfriend Kim Pine (Alison Pill) and Stephen Stills (Mark Webber). Right from the very beginning, “Scott Pilgrim” is a tour- de-force of visual efects, with a ton of subtle callouts not only to the original source material, but also to video games and indie music. Scott, Stephen and Kim’s aforementioned band, Sex Bob- Omb, is as much a character in the movie as any of the others. While this movie does feature video games prominently, one cannot forget that O’Malley created Scott Pilgrim after listen- ing to a song. Music is a strong presence in the flm; musician Beck wrote and sang many of the songs. Te soundtrack is a defnite must-buy. Te flm unfortunately speeds through the early material of the comics, admittedly using brilliantly executed visual efects and transitions. It is a shame because just a little more character exposition would have been nice. Perhaps speeding right to the fght scenes is best, though. After all, watching Scott battle Ramona’s seven evil exes for the right to continue dating her is the point of the whole story. Some fans of the comic were worried that Michael Cera would not be able to do justice to Scott Pilgrim. After all, he has been somewhat typecast since his years-ago performance as the awkward-yet-adorable George Michael in “Arrested De- velopment.” Never fear, fans. Cera’s Pilgrim is spot-on. Cera shines in this movie, delivering lines with a moving sincerity. It also does not hurt that, thanks to a great screenplay, those lines will surely be quoted for years to come. Personal favorite? “I’m in lesbians with you.” COURTESY / UNIVERSAL PICTURES See SCOTT PILGRIM, page 12 10 | The Current | AUGUST 23, 2010 MUSIC Dead Confederate’s ‘Sugar’ is a sweet sophomore release Dead Confederate’s sophomore re- “Run From the Gun,” stands out with some of the psychedelic guitar work that cord, ‘Sugar,’ ditches the murky psy- androgynous vocals, guitar strumming dominated whole sections of ‘Wrecking chedelic-rock feel of its predecessor for and an alternative-country hook that is Ball,’ but does so in an accessible and an alternative rock jangle that leaps be- sure to be a crowd favorite. “Father Fig- condensed fashion. Tat being said, the tween favors like a chameleon changes ure” pulses with a vibe that is reminis- very tail end of the song is a tad disap- color. Produced by John Agnello (of cent of early Smashing Pumpkins cross- pointing, where the bass line and organ Sonic Youth, Te Hold Steady, and Di- bred with Te Silversun Pickups. seem to hint at more, possibly a section nosaur Jr. fame), ‘Sugar,’ is more refned “By Design” brings the restrained with a bit of a Mo-town bent, but in- and polished than Dead Confederate’s leanings of Black Rebel Motor Cycle stead, simply dissolves. debut, the Nirvana-tinged ‘Wrecking Club, borrowing their consistent thump, Te record’s title track “Sugar,” Ball.’ thump of the bass drum, near falsetto, pleases with spooky guitar, intermittent Tis means no more meandering rockabilly vocals and shimmering guitar. drums, and captivating, saccharine, yet twelve-minute songs; on ‘Sugar,’ the Te song is wonderfully amorphous and melancholy lyrics with a light bullhorn Athens, Georgia-based Dead Confeder- at times, specifcally during the chorus, efect dribbled on top. Te creeped-out ate has whipped up a tighter, rootsier sounding like “Naveed”-era Our Lady cocktail builds to an earsplitting thunder (think Deer Tick mash-potatoed with Peace. Te anthemic “Semi-Tought,” of driving guitar, cascading drums and the alternative rock of Black Rebel Mo- with ear-poking piano and drum-roll silky vocals. tor Cycle Club), more purposeful sound, dominated drums, works well to bridge Te song melts into the similarly- Artist: Dead Confederate that while steady rocking, at times ad- the record’s frst and second half. paced “Shocked to Realize,” which with mittedly feels watered down. Tis is the On “Giving It All Away,” front man its fnger-picked glimmer guitar, drum Album: Sugar case on the fuzzed-out “Mob Scene,” Hardy Morris tackles the country energy build and bluesy, Deer Tick infuenced Release: Aug. 24 but certainly not on “In Te Dark,” of a restrained Jim James (My Morning vocals, winds tension like an old fy fsh- ‘Sugar’s’ opening track, which soars into Jacket) to create a tune that takes fight erman. Labels: The Artists Organization, the stratosphere with its swerving organ, in a thought-provoking blend of Silver- white hot guitars, and crashing drums, chair, Neil Young, Toad the Wet Sprock- Old Flame Records to reveal the band’s immense potential. et and Radiohead. Te song blends in See SUGAR, page 12 William Elliott Whitmore, a gentleman and a rocker On Sunday, August 15, William El- Between songs, Whitmore would of- ing day lapped it up like sentiment-hun- liott Whitmore, the tattooed, fnger ten stand up from his stool and stride gry bufalo. picking, friendly, grinning, whiskey- around the stage like a coyote possessed Whitmore played the crowd well, UPCOMING shooting, traveling troubadour, brought with Duende energy, to shake hands but it was he who fed of their collected, his brand of country-blues-gospel-folk- and thank the crowd copiously. At one power-packed energy. Te anti-police CONCERTS guitar rock to Of Broadway all the way point, the swarthy Whitmore, who be- attitude conveyed in “Johnny Law,” from his farm in Iowa. Whitmore took tween songs cursed and drank like a ban- brought the audience to an impassioned the stage after openers Muscle Worship dit pirate, noticed there were some kids roar. Tey raised their hands skyward and the local band Strawfoot. in the audience. He said, “Hello,” and and mimicked being cufed, as Whit- August 25 Whitmore dutifully hung out near tried to stop cursing, but as the night more’s loud vocals were almost lost in American Idols Live, Scottrade Center the stage for both opening bands and and the booze wore on, Whitmore’s ex- the caterwaul and singing along. $23-161 cheered them on with a fervor rarely cuse hilariously, became “the food gates Whitmore gave and gave some more, seen from headlining acts. He loves the are already open.” Whitmore, no doubt, playing around 23 songs in an epic two- camaraderie and the togetherness, a no- knows how true this is, not only for this hour set. At the end of it all, the crowd August 27 tion Whitmore commented upon like specifc blasphemous situation, but also was still starving for more, but the pro- Rascal Flatts, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater a preacher celebrating unity before a for American culture both economically prietors of the wonderful Of Broad- house full of the faithful. and spiritually. way brought the house lights up and $40-177 Whitmore leapt up on stage and with “Diggin’ My Grave,” “Te Day the demanded everyone depart. All that the his 100-year-old mountain man voice End Finally Came” and “Hell or High sweaty and beaming Whitmore could Black Crowes, The Pageant launched into an a cappella version of Water” all slid by with a palpable dili- do was shake hands and say, “Sorry, I’ve $79-335 “Cold and Dead,” a track from his debut gence from Whitmore, whose lyrics, played too long,” to which every audi- record ‘Hymns for the Hopeless.’ Whit- vocals and strumming struck the audience member wished to reply, “If only it more’s singing was met with cheers and ence near dumb. All they could do was could go on forever.” August 28-29 hoots from the crowd who sloshed and whistle, sip or sway with the heart-on- Whitmore’s shows are transcendent, Lou Fet Fet. Bottle Rockets, Stephaniesid, swayed to the song like blessed converts. the-sleeve, work-a-day trueness of Whit- powerful, rowdy and pulse with an en- Next came the rollicking, stomp laden more’s music, who during “Hard Times” ergy rarely seen in today’s concert world. So Many Dynamos, Adam Reichmann, Titus “Lift My Jug.” Everyone hoisted their sang, “Hard times made us, you know Please, for the sake of art, eardrums, Androconicus, Lucero, Airborne Toxic Event, glasses to the ceiling, careened their heels that…and I would not trade them all good music, community and love of Built to Spill, and Broken Social Scene into the wood foor and crooned right for anything.” Te audience, who most life, get out and see William Elliott along with Whitmore, who churned likely were on course to sink nails, move Whitmore. He is a gentleman, a musical Central Field in Forest Park out a more impassioned and energetic earth, drive trucks, serve drinks, serve ta- genius, and quite possibly the strongest $34-300 performance than the version found on bles, answer phone calls, guard a desk,= uniter of crowds in music today. A+ – ‘Ashes To Dust.’ or fll out rueful paper work the follow- William Kyle A&E AUGUST 23, 2010 | The Current | 11 VIDEO GAMES LATEST + GREATEST ‘Zeno Clash: MUSIC Eels Tomorrow Morning

Architected by Mark Oliver Everett, who UE’ is quirky, is known for devilish, yet oddly affecting sonic surprises that include everything from pared down drum and bass sadness to Rolling Stones-esque single effect rock but flawed replete with light vocal distortion, “Tomorrow Morning,” promises to be an aural ride worth taking. Check it out on August 24. Upcoming “Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition” may tracks at Myspace.com/eels. just be the best game featuring a bird- legged, hermaphroditic creature ever Disturbed made. Ten again, it is also the only Asylum game featuring a bird-legged, hermaphroditic creature ever made. Disturbed’s newest record is sure to fea- And strangely enough, that is meant COURTESY / ATLUS ture more the band’s trademark brood- as a compliment. While there are weapons that Ghat While the story is interesting, it can ing heavy metal sound, but is rumored to offer up tidbits of lead singer, David Originally appearing last year on the can use to take on his foes, their control easily be completed in less than fve Draiman’s life. The band has paradoxically PC, the curious and quirky “Zeno Clash” is still a little slippery. Luckily, weapons hours, and after a while, the combat stated that “Asylum” will mark a fresh direction for the band, but will was pretty interesting. It combines the come sporadically and often break, forc- does become a tad repetitive. somehow stay true to their previous work. See how Disturbed makes groundbreaking frst-person melee fghting Ghat to go mano-a-mano with his Te bulk of the content lies in the that happen on August 31. ing of “Dark Messiah of Might and opponents. single player survival challenges, which, Magic” with the unusual organic weap- Te f rst person melee is still top- while fun enough, eventually fall prey to ons from “Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath,” notch, as fresh today as it was a year ago. the same repetitiveness of the main cam- The Weepies wrapping them all up in a nice, inscru- Unfortunately, it is also still a tad sloppy, paign’s brawls. Be My Thrill table package. being extremely hard to fght of two or Tat is not to say everything is bad. Te land where “Zeno Clash” takes more opponents, particularly when a Despite its shortcomings, “Zeno Clash: The recently married duo of Steven Tannen place, Zenozoik, is an enigmatic place third is sniping from afar with a set of Ultimate Edition” is still a fantastic game and Deb Talan craft a singular brand of melodic, melancholy and shimmering folk full of fantastic creatures, hidden secrets dual fsh guns. and well worth the money to spend an pop. Their third major label release, “Be and ancient mysteries. Te game plays Tis might make the game more evening or afternoon exploring Ghat’s My Thrill,” due out August 31, will surely out “Memento” style, starting with the “real”— after all, it is pretty hard to fght story. help listeners paste a happy face over the woes of life using acoustic assassination of the aforementioned of multiple people in real life— but this For those who played “Zeno Clash” guitars and lilting harmony. Check out Myspace.com/theweepies to bird-legged, hermaphroditic creature is a game and a rather fantastical one at on the PC last year, there is nothing here hear the record’s title track. Father-Mother by one of its sons, Ghat. that. Te ability to block oncoming side that warrants a purchase. For people Surrounded by legions of his con- attacks when guarding would have been new to Zeno Clash though, the Ulti- MOVIES fused and angry brothers and sisters, nice. mate Edition is a great chance to get in Ghat must fght his way out of the city “Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition” is the on the oddness at a great price. of Halstedom by any means necessary. same game as the PC version, albeit for “Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition” was His journey to escape will take him far Xbox Live and including combat rebal- developed by ACE Team and published across Zenozoik, where Father-Mother’s ancing, new modes and new gameplay by Atlus for the Xbox 360 on May 5. secrets are not the only mysteries to be content. Cooperative play is exclusive It is available in the Xbox Live Market- unveiled. He will have to fght his own to the “Ultimate Edition,” allowing the place for 1,200 Microsoft Points, or $15. family, a clan of insane navel-gazers and player and a friend to fght wave after Te Publisher gave a copy of the game to some deadly apparitions in order to be wave of fghters in the Tower Challenge Te Current for reviewing purposes. C+ Cairo Time Plaza Frontenac only vindicated. both online and locally via split screen. –Andrew Seal A lush romantic ﬁlm about an American woman (Patricia Clarkson) who comes to Cairo to search for her missing hus- Funeral statues, video art explore band with the help of an Egyptian man (Alexander Siddig). expressions of grief at SLAM Te current special exhibit “Te Mourners: Tomb ries has been both their sheer is essential to read the story, at the St. Louis Art Museum Sculptures from the Court number and the remarkable provided in supporting mate- combines two very diferent of Burgundy” is an exhibit variety of expressions of grief rials displayed in the exhibit, Life During Wartime Tivoli only art forms and time periods of French medieval statues and loss they portray. both to best appreciate the to explore expressions of grief created to encircle the base Some exhibits require that miniature statues displayed Art house director Todd Solondz’s (“Palindromes”) latest is and loss and ofer food for of a nobleman’s sarcophagus. visitors only view the art to and to grasp their context. a comedy/drama with friends and family attempting to ﬁnd thought on being food for What makes the statues so take in the full efect. “Te meaning and love in a war-torn world. worms. fascinating over the centu- Mourners” is one for which it See MOURNERS, page 12 12 | The Current | AUGUST 23, 2010

MOURNERS, from page 11 SCOTT PILGRIM, from page 9 Without the context, they ligious devotion, to a quiet claimed artist Bill Viola. minutes too long. Te action Te fght scenes are im- Brothers”) are copious and look like little more than an peace in exquisite detail. Te Putting these very difer- takes place in slow motion, peccable. From the Bolly- smack of a childhood well –Cate Marquis array of tiny fgures, some arrangement of the fgures ent works, from divergent which is riveting as the fgures wood-inspired fght against spent. very eroded, arranged around represents a funeral proces- times, together seems coun- approach and pass through Evil Ex one, Matthew Pa- Infusing indie sensibil- a darkened room. sion, and are arranged as if ter-intuitive, but in fact it the curtain of water, but is tel (Satya Bhabha) to the ity with video game rheto- Te mourners are small the hooded, robed fgures works very well, as they are much less so in the long walk almost Dragon Ball Z-in- ric, “Scott Pilgrim” is a alabaster fgures that were are in a cloister. Some fg- united by their exploration toward and away down the spired fght versus Ex three, geek opus, surely destined created for the tombs of the ures’ faces are hidden with of the fundamental human hallway. Te patient viewer the telekinetic vegan Todd for cult status (at the very 14th and 15th century Dukes their hoods while other have emotions surrounding life can take in the whole work, Ingram (Brandon Routh), least). Te way that Wright of Burgundy, who ruled over hoods lowered to reveal the and death. In the flm, which but the essential core, the Wright has crafted kung-fu deftly blends diferent vast territories from their face. Some dab tears, others plays on an endless loop, two part packed with emotion, is bliss. genres into one flm is not base in Dijon and whose pa- wringing their hands. women walk down a hallway the middle part of the scene, For anyone who grew up only a testament to his skill tronage helped produce some Alabaster is softer than toward a shimmering surface, where the play of emotions in the late 1980s and early as a director, but also a ft- of the best medieval art. Te marble and some of the fg- which we learn is a curtain on the faces and the move- 1990s, “Scott Pilgrim” feels ting hallmark for the Scott fgures were produced by the ures have endured abuse of water. Tey pass through ments of bodies convey layers like home. Te subtle video Pilgrim series itself. court workshop under Claus over the years. But enough the barrier, take in the world of meaning about grief, loss, game references (the end Run, do not walk, to see Sluter and were placed in a remains to make the moving around them and then return horror, life and death. level chime from “Sonic the this movie. Tose that do gothic arcade around the base exhibit worthwhile. through it and walk back “Te Mourners” and the Hedgehog” and the coin will not regret it. A –An- of the sarcophagus. Many of To best appreciate this down the hall. “Bill Viola: Visitation” ex- noise from “Super Mario drew Seal the fgures portray nobles of thought-provoking exhibit, Like nearly all video art hibit run through September the time but others convey the visitor should also take in work, “Visitation” lacks the 6. Admission is for both, at the range of emotion, from its companion piece, “Visi- editing and pacing of flm. $8 for adults, $6 for students www.thecurrent-online.com anguish, to sadness, to re- tation,” a video work by ac- At 20 minutes, it seems 10 and seniors. It is free on Fri-

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JEN O’HARA even knew there was a game Features Editor like golf that existed before that. When I frst held a golf As a freshman, Shweta Ga- club, I was thirteen. He asked lande not only was the frst on if I wanted to join golf and I the University of Missouri-St. said sure, just for fun. But as I Louis’ women’s golf team who got … better, I got more into qualifed for a national tour- golf. nament, but also did well at the tournament. TC: How did you feel as a freshman qualifying Te Current: You are from for a national tournament? New Dehli, India. How did you fnd yourself at UM-St. Louis? SG: Nationals [were] a very big thing for me and for Shweta Galande: I had our school because I was the spoken to my agent. He gave frst one to go to nationals. me a list of some universi- It was a new experience. Ev- ties, and I liked UMSL frst eryone at nationals is as good of all because your weather as you. It was a very healthy is what I’m used to playing competition, very diferent. in. Plus, what the psychol- It made me feel really impor- ogy [program] ofered me was tant. It was a very exhilarating interesting. Tey had given experience and it was icing on me 100 percent scholarship, the cake for my frst year. I plus being on the team. I re- couldn’t believe that I actually ally wanted to play my frst made it to nationals. It was a year and not just sit on the very humbling experience and side and watch others play. I was ecstatic. It’s an experience I’ll always cherish. It’s TC: How did you get in- like a stepping-stone. volved with golf in the frst place? TC: Can you tell me a SG: My dad was watch- little about your relationship ing golf on TV one time and with your coach, James Earle? I started ridiculing the game. I was like, “Oh my God, SG: We kind of bonded this is such a boring game, when we went to nationals. just hitting around the golf Te thing that I like about ball. I mean, it doesn’t make him the most is that he’s not sense. I mean, anyone can hit interfering, he doesn’t mess a golf ball.” So, my dad was with your game too much. He like “Ok, do you want to try gives you your space to work a hand at it or something?” with. If I know how to get a I said, “Yeah, sure!” So, he particular outcome, he won’t took me to the golf course come in and force things on and I could not hit the ball, as me. many times as I tried. I never Shweta Galande swings her club. Shweta placed 27th in the NCAA Championships. JENNIFER MEAHAN / THE CURRENT 14 | The Current | AUGUST 23, 2010 FEATURES JULY 12, 2010 | The Current | 14 Honorary Doctorate degree awarded to world famous choreographer

SUZANNE MATTHEWS “I had no real interest or reason for being Dance St. Louis is a non-proft organiza- “Since arriving in 2006, Michael Uthof Staff Writer involved in the feld other than I had enjoyed tion whose mission is to bring the world’s best has been an outspoken advocate for the Uni- it and seen it since I was born. After graduat- dance to St. Louis. versity of Missouri-St. Louis and the Touhill Michael Uthof is not the ordinary cho- ing from high school, I wanted to be involved “We need a lot of resources to carry out Performing Arts [Center]. Te honorary de- reographer, nor is he the ordinary artistic di- in a formal career. I knew I wanted to work our mission. To do what we do, we have to gree that Uthof [received] on Saturday is rector. A world-renowned choreographer, his in theater and I discovered the other side raise $1 million every year. We have fundrais- richly deserved for his many contributions to work has spanned 40 years and several coun- of dance that my parents didn’t show me.” ers but the more the audience comes to see us, the arts over a 40-year career in dance,” John tries. An inspiration to any aspiring dancer, Uthof said. the less pressure we have to try to raise mon- Hylton, dean of the college of fne arts and he has held almost every position in the busi- Since his start in dance, Uthof has been ey,” Uthof said. “Just enjoy dance. Come and communications, said. ness and has had the career that most dancers a dancer, director, choreographer, a company see what we have to ofer. Come enjoy your- So what is next for this renaissance man will only dream about. For these reasons and owner and now an artistic director. self and see the jazz or tap that’s performed all of dance? more, the University of Missouri-St. Louis “[Michael] is a very important person in over the world for the price of what you pay “To stabilize the company over the next fve has awarded him with an Honorary Doctor- the feld. Tere’s a certain strength he brings for any other theater or party in the city.” years in a manner we can continue providing ate of Fine Arts. to the company. He has those contacts,” Janet Te honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts came the service that we’ve been bringing to the city Originally from Santiago, Chile, Michael Brown, Director of Operations and Educa- as a surprise to Uthof. and expand the programs that we have and Uthof was raised by dancers Ernst Uthof and tion, Dance St. Louis, said. “Often he can “It was completely humbling and touch- to reach more young people. And eventually, Lola Botka, founders of the National Chilean fnd an up and coming dance company that ing. I was dumbfounded, so to speak. I didn’t retire and walk into the sunset with a smile on ballet. Even with his artistic upbringing, Mi- the public is not aware of yet. He has an eye know anyone was even watching what I had my face,” Uthof said. chael Uthof did not start dancing until after for it, being a dancer and choreographer him- done with my life, so I was very surprised,” high school. self.” Uthof said in an interview with Ryan Heinz.

the university and show their ment. Te positive changes hopes to see better and more raising event will be used for Mark Twain spirit of love for their school. inspire hope that other fa- musical instruments for stu- athletic scholarships. With- I’m defnitely willing to par- cilities will also be improved dents and I think [a] fund- out scholarships, a number of ticipate in donation,” Aquira through fundraising. raising campaign could be a current students would not Brick Campaign: Chelsea Foster, junior, Eng- have been able to attend the lish, said. university. However, some students “Te scholarship is really point out the fact that the important to students like More student support minimum price of brick for me. I play tennis; therefore, the donation is a little too I think it is a great I get a scholarship from the is needed high. “ school. Probably I wouldn’t “Yes, the brick cam- idea to make stu- be able to come and continue MINHO JUNG paign is an excellent way my academic dream without Staff Writer to raise money, but I only a scholarship. Since a lot of can participate in the spirit student athletes make a great Te Department of Ath- tunity to help the university of it. I wish they could of- dents feel a part of efort for the school, I think letics initiated the Mark and the athletics program” fer more fexible price for that contribution should be Twain Legacy Plaza cam- Westerholt, a former Uni- students,” Justin Jojo Bello, returned in a way. I hope paign in June to raise funds versity of Missouri-St. Louis senior, graphic design, said. the university... the scholarship [can] be ex- for improvements and reno- baseball player and 1973 ed- Foster ofers an idea for more ” panded for athletic students,” vations of the 40-year-old ucation graduate, said. student involvement in sug- Daniel Raj Anthony, senior, facility. Bricks are accepted Purchased commemora- gesting the idea that the cam- - Aquira Foster management information in three diferent sizes from tive bricks will line the walk- paign advertising should be systems, said. the public. Te main purpose way of the entrance to the more directed toward student More information about of this project is to mark the Mark Twain Building where organizations, who can raise “I expect to see this type way to make his dreams come the brick campaign can be Mark Twain Building’s forti- many people pass through. money as a group. of fundraising campaign for true,” Sandra Trieb, senior, found on the school website. eth anniversary and to revi- Brick purchasers’ names will Te fundraising has greatly other school facilities, such nursing, said. http://www.umsl.edu talize it by improving the old be engraved on the bricks. contributed to improving the as the performing arts center. Apart from renovating fa- facilities inside and out. “I think it is a great idea to facilities, noted by students My brother, who is majoring cilities of Mark Twain, a part “I saw this as an oppor- make students feel a part of who use the athletic depart- in music, mentioned that he of the money from the fund- Find more of student news at www.thecurrent-online.com FEATURES AUGUST 23, 2010 | The Current | 15 Tai Chi Qigong: S.T.A.R.S. program shines Simple, easy and fun educating the next CAITLIN E. L. MYLES level of experience is required. Staff Writer “I come over two to three times a week, because it’s really relaxing. It gets rid of Four times a week, the University of stress,” Annette Prince, Ward E. Barnes Li- generation of scientists Missouri-St. Louis students, faculty and staf brary employee, said. Many of the group work on their internal life energy with Tai members were seen with relaxed expressions Chi Qigong, an alternative exercise. after completing their 30 minutes of Tai Chi CATE MARQUIS tions, writing up what you had.” Tai Chi Qigong, developed in the late Qigong last Friday. Assoc. A&E Editor see and then interpreting it,” Shulman enjoyed working 1970s, is a unique martial art. Its purpose Many health benefts come from practic- Mares said. on the project so much, she is to open up channels within the body. Fo- ing Tai Chi Qigong such as improved pos- “Te country is not wor- Scientist mentors came continued the research for cusing on the task at hand brings the mind ture, balance, fexibility, lower body strength ried about too many science from Washington Univer- the rest of the summer. “Tat to calmness and clarity. Tirty minutes of it and, most of all, relaxation. After attending PhDs,” Dr. Kenneth Mares, sity, St. Louis University, enthusiastic reaction is com- fulflls a day’s worth of exercise. Anyone can a session, Dianne Ridgeway, senior, media director of the Student and the Danforth Plant Science mon,” Mares said. STARS practice Tai Chi Qigong with or without an studies, said, Tai Chi Qigong is “a diferent Teachers As Research Scien- Center and other scientifc students plan to go to medi- interest in martial arts. kind of relaxing.” Te exaggerated, hard and tists program at the Universi- research facilities. Students cal school. Linda Gatson, chief clerk in the Ofce of soft movements help slow down breathing ty of Missouri-St. Louis, said. chose their mentor and area But STARS is not all Finance at UM- St. Louis, is the instructor and force the body to rest. Tai Chi Qigong STARS is an annual six- of interest, ranging from as- work. of the Tai Chi Qigong daytime practices and also helps reduce stress and lower blood pres- week summer program that tronomy and physics to biol- “We got to go see a base- has been for the last three years. A hobby she sure. allows high-ability high ogy and computer science. ball game, that we won at frst took only to help reduce her blood pres- “It cut one of my student’s blood pressure school students or their Te program is co-sponsored the very last second,” Zach sure has now become a seven-year commit- medicine in half,” Gatson said. Gatson hopes teachers to experience re- by the participating universi- Weinstock, who attends ment. it will one day do the same for her. search in a top-fight lab. ties along with the Danforth Parkway North High School, “I absolutely love Tai Chi,” Gatson said. In addition to the many health Tink of it as summer Center, Pfzer Inc., LMI said. “We saw ‘Toy Story 3,’ And she does not plan on quitting any time benefts, Tai Chi Qigong is also camp for budding scientists. Aerospace Inc./D3Technolo- which was really good and soon. a great form of entertainment. “Tere [are] plenty of gies and Solae LLC. then we had some awesome Gatson teaches Tai Chi as a class in both “It’s the most fun I’ve ever had exercising. I [summer camp] opportuni- Among this year’s students ice cream. And at the baseball the fall and spring semesters, but ofers Tai can’t wait to do it again,” Tifany Mayo, ju- ties for our athletes in our was Avital Shulman, who at- game, we got tons of fudge, Chi Qigong, a combination of Tai Chi and nior, criminology, said. community, but very lim- tends Block Yeshiva High which was cool.” Qigong, to anyone interested on Mondays, Tai Chi Qigong sessions are every week. ited roles for athletes at the School. Shulman’s project Weinstock’s project was Tuesdays, Tursdays, and Fridays. From Te times and days for sessions are noted next level, in the professional with Dr. Mariana Beltcheva “Te Role of the Globus Pal- noon to 12:30 p.m., Tai Chi Qigong is prac- on the campus calendar on Mygateway. For level. But, our country is not at St. Louis University was lidus in Sleep Homeostasis.” ticed in a secluded room in the JC Penny more information on the daytime Tai Chi going to have too many phy- “Embryonic Stem Cell Dif- His mentor was Dr. Michael building located on north campus. Tese Qigong sessions, visit Umsl.edu/~gatsonl/ sicians or too many PhDs in ferentiation along the Oli- Anch of St. Louis University. sessions are free and open to all faculty, staf taichi. molecular biology,” Mares godendrocyte Lineage: Te “My project focused on and students. Anyone of any age, weight or said. Efects of Morphine.” a portion of the brain called height can participate. No special clothing or Tis summer’s program “We studied the efect the basal ganglia, which has ran June 7 through July 16, that morphine has on [cell] previously been associated with 62 students from 28 diferentiation,” Shulman primarily with movement,” SUGAR, from page 10 high schools in the St. Louis said. “We started with char- Weinstock said. “However, a Sadly, for much of ‘Sugar’s,’ run-time, “Father Figure,” the audience glimpses Dead area participating. Te stu- acterizing the line of stem previous study tested wheth- Dead Confederate rehash the sound of their Confederate’s true potential purpose. dents divided their time be- cells that we used, by staining er the basal ganglia might be predecessors and in doing so, merely swim Here’s to hoping there is more of this Deer tween individual research them with diferent proteins associated with sleep, and downstream, failing to paddle against the Tick meets Blitzen Trapper feel to be found labs, lectures on the UM-St. to confrm they were express- they found abnormal inactiv- sound of these aforementioned bands and in the next step of Dead Confederate’s evolu- Louis campus and social ac- ing diferent cellular markers. ity in insomniacs. It was re- play of them in any new, meaningful or art- tion, and perhaps fewer references to other tivities. Ten, we would treat certain ally cool, but one thing I did ful way. bands in describing their songs. Nonetheless, “Tis is not shadowing or groups with morphine for not count on was how much Rarely do Dead Confederate’s salmon ‘Sugar,’ stands as a solid record, one more anything like that. Tis is six a given length of time; nine I might be learning. Not just wriggle upstream, against the fow of what than worth picking up, if only for its handful weeks, or maybe longer, of days or ten days. We would in my topic, but from all the has been done before, but when they do, of delightful grunge rock meets alternative- developing a research proj- then stain them and count speakers we had. And, I made as on the sun-soaked, nasally perfection of country songs. B –William Kyle ect, understanding what you how many cells had difer- a lot of cool new friends.” “Run From the Gun,” or the rueful power of are doing, developing some entiated to what stage, to see skills, doing some observa- what efect the morphine had Read The Current 16 | The Current | AUGUST 23, 2010 FEATURES THE LOCAL TOURIST from beginning to end, this do a fip trick. to the old plane that sits atop is a must-do on the list. Note For the individualist, stop the massive playground. Tis I’d rather be in St. Louis, to boys: Empty your pockets by St. Louis’ largest vintage jungle gym is an all day event. before going down the slide. store where you can buy any- As the coup de gras, head City Museum brings out the kid in you A wallet managed to escape thing from a wool coat for over on any Friday and Sat- its owner. $12.00 to a T-shirt for $1.00. urday nights for live music Further down the rabbit Te store has everything and Lights Out until 1 am. tag… For anyone who wishes Ferris wheel where both the hole… needed to revamp your entire Pay admission after nine and they could be a kid again… breeze and the view will blow Curiosity and wonder- wardrobe and makes it pos- all lights on the main foor Tis museum is for you. you away. Perfect for the hot ment run rampant in this sible to do for minimal cash. are shut of and you’re given When you get to the summer days St. Louis is fa- world of caves where every Ten head to Monster a fashlight to fnd your way roof, do not be fooled by the mous for, it provides the kind crevice presents a new con- City. Tons of twisted metal around. Flashlight tag any- sounds of a waterfall and the of breeze only a rusted Ferris tortion challenge and a new run in a dozen diferent di- one? tables and chairs that seem wheel can when it is eleven adventure that never ceases to rections. Have a ball fght in to invite you to relax. Take stories in the air. Warning: amaze. Hieroglyphics in the the gigantic ball pit or join this time to warm up for the It may cause a nervous stom- form of children’s drawings the quarter-mile high club day-long obstacle course you ach. decorate the dinosaur shaped (the PG kind) and climb up are about to embark upon. Speaking of nervous stom- rocks and the damp walls, And if a giant jungle gym achs, the museum boasts a sounds of dripping water NATIONALS, from page 13 Suzanne Matthews was not enough to take you ten-story slide-a popular fa- create a world in which the Welcome back Tritons! As back to your childhood, walk vorite with museum-goers. mind boggles at the thought He gives me a lot of space SG: I like Phil Mickelson. I your homework assignment over to the infamous bus Sitting at the top of the slide of the city being just outside. and gives me the freedom to like his temperament on the this weekend, go to City that dangles of of the roof wondering how fast it really A serious game of hide and work with my game the way golf course. He’s easygoing, Museum and celebrate your threatening to topple over is, the brave grab the bar for seek is in order should you I’m used to. Tat’s what I like and focused at the same time. return. at any minute. Climb inside momentum, the columnist accept the challenge. the most about him. And, of His wife was battling cancer, Tis is for the shy guy that and head straight to the one does not but instead holds For the skater go to the course, he’s a very fun person. and he’s got arthritis now. In longs for the day when he place that was never allowed: onto the voice recorder whose skate park where you can run spite of that, that guy is al- could chase his crush around the driver’s seat. Feeling bold? back has broken of and fallen all over the half pipes, and TC: Do you have a fa- ways smiling. Tat’s why I the playground... For the girl Try rocking it. down the slide, giving a pre- clam shells and wax nostalgic vorite golfer? What do you admire him the most. who misses hide and seek and Ten, head over to the view of what is to come. Fun on the days when you could like most about him/her?

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL ENCOURAGES YOU TO GO GREEK! AUGUST 29- SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 AUGUST 23, 2010 | The Current | 17 Opinions OUR OPINION WHAT’S BEAN HAPPENING? President Obama keeps Religious America has to stop promise; combat troops Troops who skip Christian concert get punished come home from Iraq Sadly, in America patriotism is reported. Before long this situa- decided based upon support of the tion will be swept under the rug President Obama has delivered the then commander in chief of the military and a love of Jesus Christ. never to be brought up again and one of his campaign promises. Tis United States military for using these Anyone who disagrees probably therefore the military will contin- August, American forces in Iraq have men and women for political gain. has never lived in America or is ue forcing Christianity on soldiers. returned home. Te Current is also appreciative of one of those people who are quick America is supposedly the In one of the longest conficts in President Barrack Obama for com- to call a person un-American if land of the free, but how free is American history, the Iraq War last- ing through on one of his campaign they don’t support the military or America when it comes to reli- ed from late 2003 to August 2010. promises, to bring home troops. love Jesus Christ. gion? Tree things are true about Nearly 2 million lives were lost dur- If it were not for his progressive Imagine the dismay of the religion in America: Our president ing this confict, both military and agenda and administration, Ameri- troops stationed at the Newport cannot under any circumstances civilian. can troops would still be in the Per- News, Virginia base when they be anything but Christian/Catho- It was also difcult to watch the sian Gulf. were allegedly punished for skip- lic, “In God we trust” will never Sequita Bean nightly national news and not see Scott Air Force Base in Shiloh, ping the commanding general’s be removed from our currency stories of service men and women re- Illinois might have an infux of re- “Spiritual Fitness Concert.” Te and for religious reasons, several rorism and wars. turning home without limbs, or not turning troops looking for work and May concert featured Christian states will continue to ban abor- It also makes America look very returning at all. school through GI bill legislation. rock group BarlowGirl and 200 tion, same sex marriage and stem prejudiced. Tere is no reason why In 2003, President George W. We hope and wish that the colleges men were told by a sergeant that cell research. in 2010 there are still millions of Bush gave a famous, or sometimes and universities around the country they could either attend the con- Seeing the disparity of the peo- Americans fghting for the basic infamous, Mission Accomplished welcome these people home and give cert or stay in their barracks. ple in religion ruled countries such human right to marry whomever Speech on the USS Abraham Lin- them every opportunity to succeed About a hundred men stayed as Iraq and Pakistan, one would they want. Tere is no reason why coln in the Persian Gulf. Despite this in life. behind and were put on lock- think that Americans would reject anyone should be protesting a announcement, insurgencies and car Te University of Missouri-St. down instead of being released to the idea of a Christian run na- Muslim community center being bombings were rampant in Iraq. Louis has a new student organiza- their personal time. Some of the tion. In the past, those who have built in New York City. Tere is Te Current is a neutral cam- tion for former military veterans. We soldiers were reportedly told not spoken up about it have been ac- also no reason why our president pus newspaper. However, President hope that these individuals returning to use their cell phones or per- cused of being anti-patriotic and is constantly accused of being a Bush’s speech was premature and home from war zones like Baghdad sonal computers and were forced un-American. Muslim, as if it is a bad thing. caused more harm than good in and Tikrit are given a hero’s welcome. to clean up the barracks. While Te holier-than-thou pompous Americans and immigrants Baghdad and other Iraqi insurgent As for the troops who did not re- disturbing, this story is not sur- attitude of American bible hug- alike should be permitted to wor- areas. We at Te Current are appre- turn home, who leave behind wives, prising. Te military has long gers is sickening. For America to ship who they want, when they ciative of the Army, Navy, Air Force, husbands, children and other fam- been forcing Christianity on sol- be the richest most powerful na- want despite scrutiny from oth- and Marines. But we also believe that ily members, Te Current more than diers despite it being against army tion in the world, we are so far ers. Tis country was built on these men and women should be giv- thanks you for your service to the policy. For too long these acts of behind socially compared to other freedom, but yet it is so hard to en the beneft of the doubt and only United States of America. We also ignorance have been going on, but nations. Te Christian undertone fnd here. Forcing people to wor- be deployed overseas in the direst of hope that instead of war, death and luckily someone had the guts to in American politics keeps us from ship Jesus? Now that is truly un- situations. destruction, government in the fu- report it. Now the army is investi- being progressive and other na- American. Te Bush administration between ture will decide their diferences dip- gating the incident, but no reper- tions continue to hate America Sequita Bean is Editor-in-Chief 2001 and 2008 used the war to pass lomatically and peacefully, instead of cussions for the episode have been because of it—thus igniting ter- of Te Current. legislation such as the Patriot Act reaching for guns, tanks and artillery and other legislation which limited shells. civil liberties throughout the United In conclusion, Te Current wishes States. Te Patriot Act expanded the to again thank the American armed DO YOU AGREE WITH SEQUITA? power of the federal government and forces from the entire editorial staf some police forces. and beyond. Te Current is grateful for the “Our Opinion” refects the major- DO YOU DISAGREE? sacrifces military men and women ity opinion of the Editorial Board: from all branches of the armed forc- Sequita Bean, Gene Doyel, Jennifer es. We also understand the sacrifces O’Hara, Michael Frederick, William military families give on a daily ba- Kyle, Zachary James Kraft, and Jen- sis. We are not, however, grateful for nifer Meahan. Comment on this article at

CATCH US EVERY MONDAY thecurrent-online.com 18 | The Current | AUGUST 23, 2010 OPINIONS SEAL OF APPROVAL STAFF VIEWPOINT Higher education in Bush’s rising popularity America messed up lessens likelihood of a I have a friend. Let’s call her El- eanor. Eleanor wants to be a doctor. She party crashing is not quite settled on what kind of a doctor yet-- maybe a surgeon, maybe a physician, maybe a pediatrician-- During George W. Bush’s last that is signifcant.” but a doctor nonetheless. From a weeks in ofce, his approval rat- Signifcant indeed, Wolf. It young age, she has had a dream of ing was in the 20s. It had been shows that Democrats are re- helping others. in the 30s for most of his second ally banking on there being some Te product of a broken home, term. His unpopularity allowed lingering dislike for Bush, just as Eleanor had to grow up quickly. Te Democrats to easily take control there was for Carter in the 80s and eldest of three children, she had to Andrew Seal of the House, Senate as well as a early 90s. But just because running be the caretaker while her mother majority of governorships across as the antithesis to Dubya worked got drunk and her father did drugs. ing to get on food stamps, but that is the country in the midterm elec- two years ago does not at all guar- She graduated high school and a crap-shoot at best. tions of 2006. A Democrat vic- antee it will work again now. went to community college for a Our country is going through a tory in 2008 was all but ofcial George W. Bush is not going to year. She was already paying for all of rough time economically and, sadly, before the party had even fgured be the Republican Jimmy Carter; Ryan Krull her own expenses and, to top it of, budgets for higher education are be- out who the candidate was going he is just too damn good at being she walked nearly two miles to work ing slashed left and right. to be. Leaving ofce in January of a former president. Wisely, he has Americans being held hostage in every day. But let’s set aside politics. Let’s set 2009, it looked like poor George kept a low profle and acted with Iran and long gas lines, for ex- Quickly, her home life worsened aside Republican and Democrat, Tea was going to be a thorn in the side dignity. His most public action ample – are pretty straightforward considerably. Finally, she decided it Party and Libertarian. Here we have of the Republican Party for years was a joint fundraising efort with and speak for themselves. It took was time she got out and actively a young, motivated girl who yearns to come. Bill Clinton to help earthquake- three whole election cycles for the pursued her dream of becoming a to not only better herself, but also Tat thinking was not with- ravaged Haiti. He has given a few Carter fallout to dissipate, but the doctor. to work for the health of others, to out precedent. Jimmy Carter’s interviews, but, unlike his former residual efects of the Bush years Eleanor’s divorced parents are not fx what ails them and to make them disastrous four years in the Oval vice president, avoids bashing his are already fading fast. the best of people. Both of them are whole and hale. Ofce gave Republicans enough successor. Why would he bash Unfortunately for Democrats, very selfsh and neither one of them Tere should be some kind of campaign ammunition to make Obama anyway? Te current ad- voters are tired of the incumbents will help her pay for her schooling. benevolent organization that rec- sure they occupied it for the next ministration keeping Gitmo open blaming predecessors. T-shirts Tey would not even drive her to her ognizes this, and says, “Hey, we see 12. Mondale was branded as the as well as sending more troops to with ‘Miss Me Yet?’ printed next chosen college. She was on her own. what you’re trying to do. We want second coming of Carter, as was Iraq and Afghanistan only gives to Forty-Tree’s mug have report- For students like Eleanor, there to encourage that kind of selfess be- Dukakis four years later. justifcation to Bush’s foreign pol- edly begun outselling their ‘I Va- are few options. Tere are the stan- havior. We would like to loan some Democrats running in the icy. cation with Barack’ counterparts dard subsidized and unsubsidized money to you to help you achieve 2010 midterms are campaigning Carter, on the other hand, re- at gift shops all across Martha’s loans from the Federal Government that dream and make something of on a platform of opposition to the mained in the public eye after his Vineyard. and the Pell Grant. If you apply early yourself.” failed policies of George W. Bush. presidency, constantly reminding So if Democrats want to stay in enough, there is always the chance of Tere is an organization like that. Just recently President Obama voters of the “malaise” his single power, they need to come up with scholarships. It is called the Federal Government. stopped referring to “the previous term as president created. Te a better campaign slogan than “a But what happens if those funds We need to cut through all the big- administration” and started nam- failures of Carter were also much vote for a Republican is a vote for are not enough? Well, there are al- ger government/smaller government ing Bush. “Tat’s pretty unusual more tangible than those of Bush. Bush” because George W. Bush ways private loans. Te catch is, crap and work together to overhaul for him to name the former presi- It is difcult to explain to voters won’t be running for anything many require the borrower to either Higher Education. dent directly in this criticism,” how or why a housing bubble anytime soon. And even if he did, make $12,000 a year or to have a A brilliant girl who wants to make Wolf Blitzer, CNN corespondent, bursts or the Valeri Plame scandal. it sounds like he might win. cosigner with great credit. Eleanor something of herself should not have said. “Usually it’s implied, but to But events that happened dur- Ryah Krull is a staf writer for makes less than that, and her parents to leave the college she chose to at- specifcally name George W. Bush, ing Carter’s administration -- 52 Te Current. cannot cosign for her due to their tend because of fnancial issues. Tis terrible credit. girl has been through the absolute Classes have not even started yet worst that life can throw at you and and Eleanor was told last week that she has come out the other side un- if she did not come up with $698 scathed. by last Friday, she would be dropped America, can’t you see what is WHAT DO YOU THINK? from her classes. On top of all her happening? We are so busy fxing woes, she still has yet to pay for text- other people’s problems and fghting books. Have you ever tried going other people’s wars that we are let- through pre-med courses without a ting our own, our brilliant children Let us know at book? like Eleanor, the future of our coun- To make matters worse, her ex- try, slip right through the cracks. www.thecurrent-online.com penses do not even cover a meal plan Andrew Seal is a staf writer and for her at her new college. She is try- columnist for Te Current. OPINIONS AUGUST 23, 2010 | The Current | 19 Point Counterpoint Should the 14th Amendment be repealed? Yes: change the Constitution No: protect the Constitution to match today’s needs from the populist frenzy Being born in the United a situation where you have to tion is, “Has it been mis- Te 14th amendment place. Te document was enter the country illegally. States of America means obey a rule or a law.” Regard- interpreted?” “I’m not sure was adopted in 1868 so that created to fend against the It would deter poor people more than just getting citi- ing the meaning of “subject exactly what the drafters of the former Confederacy tyranny of the majority, from countries like Mexico zenship. It means its array to,” it is hard to say that any- the (14th) amendment had would have no choice but to especially when that majority or Cuba who risk everything of rights and privileges pre- one who owes allegiance is in mind, but I doubt it was recognize the citizenship of has been whipped up into to try to get to this country decessors have fought for included in it, especially the that somebody could fy in African-Americans. a populist frenzy. Yes, the so that their unborn children throughout the history of the ones who entered the coun- from Brazil and have a child Tis amendment is founding fathers designed might one day enjoy a better country. A simple accident of try illegally. and fy back home with that also the basis for giving the Constitution so that it life than they have. But are birth in the United States is Te tragedy began when child and that child is forever citizenship to anyone born could be changed, but it is those the people we really not sufcient to justify get- the U.S. Supreme Court an American citizen,” Jef in the United States, even if not supposed to be changed need to be worried about? ting a citizenship of the na- misinterpreted the clause a Sessions, the top Republican that person is born to parents on a populist whim. Te No. tion. century ago. Since then, mil- on the Judiciary Committee here illegally. last time that happened was In terms of an approach More importantly, that is lions of illegal immigrants’ of Alabama, said. Arizona’s SB 1070 has Prohibition (the populist to immigration reform, not the right way to under- ofspring have become As the history of the Unit- started a wave of anti- whim was the temperance repealing the 14th stand the true meaning of American citizens and the ed States of America tells us, immigrant fervor and the Tea movement) and we can all amendment is the exact the 14th Amendment. Te number is gradually increas- apparently, the U.S. has been Party crowd wants to take see how that is regarded opposite of what would be core of the problem resides ing. According to the Pew found, developed and served away the citizenship granted historically. humane and efective. in diferent interpretations of Hispanic Center, an esti- by immigrants from around to children born to parents Immigration in the White House Press the Constitution, where all mated four million citizen the world. Teir contribu- here illegally by repealing United States is not a Secretary Robert Gibbs the debates start. children born to illegal im- tion to the country should the 14th amendment. House quagmire, but it is close. summed all this nonsense So-called “birthright migrant parents lived in the be honored and passed on to Minority John A. Boehner However, repealing the well last week when he citizenship” is based on the U.S. as of 2008, up about next generations. However, (R-Ohio) and Senate 14th amendment is not the said, “Tose who have with interpretation of the 14th 1.3 million from 2003. to serve their honor well and Minority Leader Mitch “comprehensive immigration steadfast fdelity talked Amendment to the United Since then, the right of to pass on what we have re- McConnell (R-Ky.) have reform” we need. Repealing about not tampering with States Constitution. Section the U.S. citizens has been ceived from our ancestors to called for congress to look the 14th amendment would our Constitution have now one of the 14th Amendment ideologically threatened by future generations, some se- into doing just that. do nothing to deter drug swerved to pick the 14th states, “All persons born or those who are not supposed rious research and follow-ups But repealing the 14th smugglers, human trafckers Amendment as the best place naturalized in the United to be citizens. Moreover, the over the controversial inter- amendment for that reason or terrorists from entering to address comprehensive States, and subject to the misinterpretation also gener- pretation should be proceed- really goes against the whole this country illegally. immigration reform. It’s rich jurisdiction thereof, are citi- ates physical problems such ed and corrected if an error is reason this country has a Granted, it would discourage in its irony. It’s wrong in its zens of the United States and as “birth tourism,” which is found. Maybe “subject to the Constitution in the frst some people from trying to approach.” of the state wherein they re- getting more commercialized jurisdiction” means just sim- side.” What does it mean by day by day in addition there ply “born in the U.S.” as the “subject to the jurisdiction” is a nonstop infux of illegal current Supreme Court in- of the United States? Here immigrants who want their sists. At this point, however, Point/Counterpoint showcases a different is the defnition of “subject baby to become an Ameri- something does not seem to issue each week, presenting two opposing to” from the dictionary: “In can citizen. But the ques- be right. positions on that issue. What do you think about the 14th Amendment? Do you have an issue we should cover? Let us know at Let us know at thecurrent-online.com. [email protected] 20 | The Current | AUGUST 23, 2010 OPINIONS SCIENCE MATTERS STAFF VIEWPOINT Scientists find evidence Geek 101: going geek of ancient fungus Believe it or not, geeks and the books to get ready for it, and nerds are not the same thing. knowing what a Mendicant Bias is controlling ants Shocking, I know. Tat bullying doesn’t make me a Halo geek. (It jock in high school may have been totally does). Who knew zombies were real? calling you the wrong name the Some examples of geeks in- Te walking dead appear not to be entire time! clude “Star Trek” geeks (common- restricted to horror flms. Parasites Tere is actually a geek hier- ly known as Trekkies) and “Star in the real world have the power to archy. It is nothing enforced or Wars” geeks (commonly known as infuence the behavior of their host stratifed, but it does exist. morons if they like anything other victims even as they kill them. In Let’s start from the very top than the last three episodes and one case, a tropical rain forest fungus with the average, boring people. the ‘Expanded Universe’). preys on arboreal ants, turning them Tese people have very little to de- More intellectual geeks some- into “zombie ants” to serve the fun- fne them and are apparently the times evolve into nerds unless Andrew Seal gus’ own ends. source of all those terrible “the av- their trainers press the ‘b’ button A new study published in the sci- erage American”-type polls. “Te to stop them. And if you get that because it validates their know- entifc journal Biology Letters indi- average American reads less than reference, congratulations: you are ing it. For example, did you know cates that “zombie ants” have been Cate Marquis one book a year.” You stay classy, a geek. that the original Nintendo Enter- around at least 48 million years. average Americans. Te term “nerd” generally im- tainment System was called the Te world is full of parasites using searchers have found “graveyards” of Below the normies, you have plies that the person in question is Famicom in Japan? Huh. I feel... a variety of strategies on hosts, often 20 to 30 such dead ants attached to fans. Fans are people who regu- a specialist in certain complicated validated, somehow. manipulating host behavior. Only the undersides of leaves in a square larly partake of certain media, be felds. Tere are many kinds of After nerds come the fanboys. a few of them employ as startling a meter. it books, television, flms, video nerds: math nerds, history nerds, A fanboy is a wretched, rabid strategy of behavioral control as the But a new study reveals that the games, or what-have-you. I am biology nerds-- the list goes on thing, ready to lash out at any- fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, “zombie ant” parasitic strategy goes a fan of fantasy author Brandon and on. Film nerds are especially thing and everything that dis- which infects canopy-living carpen- back a long way. Te ant’s death- Sanderson, for example. He writes fun, because they will spout of agrees with their viewpoints. For ter ants in jungle environments. Te grip on the leaf’s large main vein very excellent stories and I go out movie quotes that no one else un- example, Madden is the greatest ants nest in the canopy, but descend leaves a distinctive mark, something of my way to read his books. derstands like no one else’s busi- videogame football franchise ever. to the forest foor to forage, where David Hughes, a behavioral ecolo- Continuing on our way down, ness. If you disagree with me, then you the fungal infection occurs. gist at Harvard University, noticed there are geeks. Now, the term Unfortunately, nerds tend to be must not play video games. Or Te fungus directs the behavior while doing research in Tailand. “geek” is both an overarching um- more anti-social than their geek if you do, you are misguided. At of the ants, causing them to spend Wondered how far back the behavior brella term (hence the “geek hier- counterparts. While this certainly worst, you are an absolute moron more time on searching for leaves, date, Hughes conferred with Conrad archy”) and also a specifc term. is not the norm, it is still fairly and an idiot and I hate you. before they succumb to the parasite Labandeira, a paleoecologist at the A geek is your average, run of the common. Tis anti-social behav- Tere you have it. Geeks and in a gruesome fashion. Ultimately, Smithsonian’s National Museum of mill dude or dudette, but with a ior is not due to rudeness, but it is nerds are not the same thing, the fungus drives the dying ants to Natural History. specialized knowledge of some- because many nerds never learned though both can fall under the la- clamp onto the underside of a leaf, Tey found leaves that displayed thing usually non-essential and/ social skills because they were sim- bel of geek. biting around the leaf vein and sus- the same distinctive markings among or niche. ply too busy with their chosen in- Te best part is that becoming a pending it above ground. Te ant’s fossils unearthed from the Messel Pit Someone who plays the “Halo” terest. geek is infectious and easily trans- jaws lock in a death-grip so strong in Germany’s Rhine Rift Valley and series of games, reads the related A nerd is a good person to have mittable. that the body of the ant remains at- stored at the Smithsonian. Since novels and has a great deal of around if you need information on tached to the bottom of the leaf even biting plant veins is not normal ant knowledge about the “Halo” uni- a certain subject, moreover if you Andrew Seal is a staf writer for after its death. behavior and because the bite mark verse is a geek. But I do not care need help with a certain subject. Te Current. Te fungus cannot grow in the is so distinctive, it indicates that the what you say, “Halo: Reach” is Keep that in mind! Nerds often canopy or on the forest foor but parasitic behavior dates at least this going to be awesome, I only read enjoy sharing their vast knowledge the dead ants attached to the leaves far back. are at just the right height, with the Te research team’s fndings were right temperature and humidity, to published last week. Te discovery maximize fungus growth. Te fun- represents the earliest evidence for gus continues to grow on the dead this kind of parasitic strategy. Zom- Are you a journalism geek? ant, producing a fruiting body that bies, at least of the ant kind, appear sprouts from the ant’s head and re- to be older than anyone suspected. leases spores that fall on ants walk- Cate Marquis is Assoc. A&E Editor ing across the forest foor below. Re- and a columnist for Te Current. Work for The Current!

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Dave and Nike by Grace Searle AUGUST 23, 2010 | The Current | 23 Puzzles CURRENT CROSSWORD CURRENT HOROSCOPES ARIES LIBRA (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20) (SEPT. 24 - OCT. 23) Romantic love may be the area that gets the biggest upgrade, Romantic love does well this change or resolution energy this week with hot potential for week, especially during the 48 single Scales near the full moon the 23rd to 25th ‘all day’ espe- to 72 hours just after the full cially the evening of the 24th moon on the 24th, particularly and again the evenings of the IF paired to Pisces, Virgo, Libra, 27th and 29th. Aries, Scorpio or Taurus.

TAURUS SCORPIO (APRIL 21 - MAY 21) (OCT. 24 - NOV. 22) Romantic love may be a tad Romance holds some rather hot challenging near the 25th and prospects this week, especially 28th but the remaining balance for single or recently paired of the week appears to be Stingers. Upgrades may be ‘life rather promising and produc- long’ and a hefty cross section tive overall, for both single AND of you will hit ‘milestone and/or paired Bulls. pivotal’ events.

GEMINI SAGITTARIUS (MAY 22 - JUNE 21) (NOV. 23 - DEC. 22) Some level of ‘loss’ is indicated for a cross section of Twins near Romance does very well early the 23rd to 25th and can touch in the week, especially near the either personal/romantic life or 23rd but if you are careless and family/pet situations. This ‘too’ do not ‘see the other person’s is a ‘part of life.’ Embrace it, needs or view point’ you may process it and get on with life. unseat your happy status.

CANCER CAPRICORN (JUNE 22 - JULY 22) (DEC. 23 - JAN. 20) Romantic love appears rather Romantic love may have to wait stable for the most part but a a spell this week, especially minor cross section of Crabs, es- near the more emotional and pecially those paired to Gemini, demanding days of the 24th to Virgo, Pisces and Aries may be a 26th. Cooperation is poor the bit more patience this week to 25/26th and misunderstandings let your love interest ‘act out.’ are highly likely.

LEO AQUARIUS (JULY 23 - AUG. 21) (JAN. 21 - FEB. 19) Romantic love appears stable this week but other types of Romance does show a small love energy may require challenge in communications patience, tolerance and even this week as misunderstandings some humor. Be willing to ‘let are possible, especially if paired it slide’ if the problem is typical to Gemini, Libra, Virgo, Pisces or minor. or Cancer.

VIRGO PISCES (AUG. 22 - SEPT. 23) (FEB. 20 - MARCH 20)

Romance appears slightly Showing your strength and choppy near the 24th and 26th support for a love interest that but once we are past those days is suffering a setback is also and you are still communicating something you may be faced and clear with each other, any with this week and your strong potential threat to ‘happiness/ emotional fiber can make all the stability’ vaporizes quickly. difference. 24 | The Current | AUGUST 23, 2010 Your weekly calendar of campus events. “What’s Current” is a free service for student organizations. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. the Thursday before publication. First-come, first-served. Listings may be edited for length and style. E-mail event listings to [email protected], with the subject “What’s Current.” What’s Current No phone submissions. All listings use 516 prefixes unless noted. Tuesday, Aug 24 Campus Blood Drive From 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. at the Millenium Student Center in Century Rooms B & C, the Office of Student Life will hold their first blood drive of 2010-2011 academic year. To schedule an appointment, go to 366 MSC, call the Office of Student Life x5291, log on to www.bloodcenterimpact.org or walk in the day of the drive. For more info, contact Ashlee Roberts at (314) 516-5291.

Wednesday, Aug 25 Student Organization Showcase From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. an exposition featuring student life organizations on campus will be held in the North Campus Quadrangle. Student organizations will be available to answer any questions you may have. For more info, contact Miriam Huffman at 314-516-5291.

Thursday, Aug 26 Campus Reception Honoring Two Retiring Deans

From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., a reception congratulating and thanking two retiring deans: Charles Schmitz and John Hylton, will be held in the Century Rooms of MSC. For more info, contact Cindy Vantine at 314-516-5442.

Friday, Aug 27 UMSL-TV & MPS Host Welcome Back Concert JENNIFER MEAHAN / THE CURRENT A helper set up for the Welcome Back Picnic to kick off the fall semester. The Sunday picnic lasted from 4-6 p.m. and was located in The Nosh of the MSC. Open to students, faculty and staff, the From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., UMSL TV & WPS will host a beneﬁt concert featuring picnic was planned to bring a variety of people together to eat and play games. local talent for Woman’s Overcomers at The Pilot House. Cash and clothing donations are welcome. For more info, contact Derrick Thompson at 314-395- 6811. SOMETIMES IT’S OKAY TO LET Saturday, Aug 28 STRANGERS TALK TO YOU. Write Stuff: Life Writing

From 9 a.m to 11:30 p.m., a class will be held to learn how to turn memories READ into such compositions as memoirs, personal essays, etc., held in 202 Lucas Hall. For more info, contact Raina Traore-Gress at 314-516-5974. The Current www.thecurrent-online.com