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on “Proposition B will help Missouri’s canines” issue 1320 “I would say the league is viable as long as you have owners who want “Vote YES and stop the thugs breeding so many pitbulls in awful to continue funding losses. But it’s conditions.” not on the long term a sustainable ABOUT US -Mark business model that we’re happy to The Current is the student newspaper at the University of Missouri-St. be supporting. It needs to be reset.”” Louis, printing weekly through the fall and spring semesters on Mon- on “Abrupt DADT repeal is better than none” issue days. Advertising rates are available upon request; terms, conditions 1325 – DAVID STERN, and restrictions apply. The Current, financed in part by student activi- NBA COMMISSIONER “And this is why I say that they should just let all military/army/navy ties fees, is not an official publication of UM-St. Louis. The University whatever people take a vote on it. At the end of the day it is the joe is not responsible for the content of The Current and/or its policies. All schmo in the army uniform that will be around the gay person, so materials contained in each printed and online issue are property of let him decide and not the politicians who aren’t even in the army in ““The Obama experiment has failed”” The Current and may not be reprinted, reused, or reproduced without the first place and therefore should have no opinion on it. the prior, expressed and written consent of The Current. – JOHN THUNE, SENATOR IN SOUTH DAKOTA The Current accepts letters to the editor. All letters should be brief, and I am all for letting gays in if it means I don’t have to ever be forced (I those not exceeding 250 words will be given preference. The Current am very anti-women being in the army).” edits letters for clarity and length, not for dialect, correctness, intent or -E.C. grammar. All letters must be signed and must include a daytime phone “You are not alone. You didn’t do number and, where applicable, student number. The Editor-in-Chief on “A vote’s a vote, except when it is for the Tea Party” anything wrong. You didn’t do any- reserves the right to respond to and to deny any letters. thing to deserve being bullied. And issue 1324 there is a whole world waiting for CONTACT US you, filled with possibilities.” “I think Mr. Seal is trying to say that this November, don’t vote for Address 388.MSC,.1.University.Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400 Republicans that have Tea Party ideals or backing. Seems simple to – PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, Newsroom 314-516-5174 me.” IN A YOUTUBE MESSAGE DIRECTED AT Business/Advertising 314-516-5316 -Johnny G. GAY YOUTH Fax 314-516-6811 E-mail.(General) [email protected] WEATHER E-mail.(Advertising) [email protected] E-mail.(Employment.Inquiries) [email protected] MON. 74 TUES. 82 WED. 71 THURS. 73 FRI. 61 SAT. 61 SUN. 78 E-mail.(Tips) [email protected] Twitter umslcurrent 59 61 46 42 35 38 59 Oct. 25, 2010 | The Current | 3 LOCAL NEWS

News Florissant Police arrest bank robbery suspects

College of Business Administration Florissant Police are reporting the arrest of four suspects Friday afternoon in connection with an armed robbery of the Commerce Bank, located at 8190 North Lind- trick-or-treated by Princeton Review bergh Blvd. in Florissant. According to authorities, three suspects, two armed with handguns, entered the bank at approximately 2:45 p.m. and announced a robbery.  COLD BLOOD JUNG In the guidebook, the business pro- brought a major movement against in- Witnesses observed the suspects flee the scene in a Staff Writer gram at the University of Missouri-St. ternational college ranking systems, light blue vehicle which police located southbound on Louis was described as having “a good bearing the outcome that approximately Lindbergh Blvd. near I-270. Within minutes, Florissant The College of Business Administra- reputation in the St. Louis area for pro- 80 presidents of college expressed their and Hazelwood Officers stopped the car on Fee Fee Rd. tion at the University of Missouri-St. viding a good, quality business educa- position that they no longer intend to at Lindbergh Blvd. in Hazelwood, where all four suspects Louis has been ranked among the nation.” Princeton review also stated that participate in the U.S. News college were arrested without incident. The weapons and cash tion’s best business schools by The Princ- the average starting salary for UM-St. ranking at the meeting of the Annapolis were recovered from the suspects. eton Review 2011. Louis business graduates is $48,067. Group. “Yes, it does take into account a Via St. Louis Globe-Democrat The 2011 edition of the annual col- “Regarding the fact that we have a lot lot of students’ comments. Therefore, it lege guide book, “The Best 300 Business of part-time students as well as transfer offers some interesting insights to think Schools,” was released on October 12. students, who often times are left out of about. However, I think there is a some- St. Louis residents call for end to violence The College of Business Administra- the statistics in terms of the rankings, we what biased point of view because it is tion at UM-St. Louis was included in should be proud,” Womer said. not a wide survey of a very large num- the top 300 business schools again this However, since the rankings are ber of respondents in the whole coun- A group of north St. Louis residents say it is time to stop year. Only six other colleges in the State based on surveys filled out by volunteer try,” Womer said. The College of Busi- the violence. Members of the St. Louis Coalition Against of Missouri were included on the list. students, the validity of the review has ness Administration at UM-St. Louis Violence and the Better Family Life Community Outreach “In fact, we do really well on a number been questioned by many students and has been ranked on the list of top 300 Center rallied yesterday, encouraging young people to of rankings, including the international faculties around the country. “All the business schools for the last few years. resolve their conflicts peacefully. Former gang members business program which has been on rankings are basically imperfect, which “Rankings only matter for people who took part in the event. The group took their message door the national top 20 list for the last six explains why all the institutions cannot care about it. I personally reference that, to door. They plan to continue their efforts by visiting night years as well as information system fac- generate the same results,” Womer said. but when it comes to making a decision, clubs and other businesses. ulty productivity which was also highly College ranking systems have drawn it does not matter to me,” Jia Chin Lin, Via KMOX ranked by U.S. News and World Re- criticism from within and outside the graduate student, business administra- ports,” Keith Womer, dean of College of United States since the ranking reviews tion, said. Area leaders announce campaign for bronze Business Administration, said. started to be published. In 2007, it even Dred and Harriet Scott statue

New print quota no reason to be scared On Thursday evening, area community and political leaders and supporters of the Dred Scott Heritage Foundation  COOKY CAITLIN limit. “We did not want to set a quota Whenever students log on to their ac- gathered at the Missouri History Museum to unveil a Staff Writer students couldn’t meet; 2,000 is a pretty counts a small box with their print quo- miniature bronze statue of the courageous couple, Dred high quota,” Boss said. ta pops up in the top right corner of the and Harriet Scott, two slaves, who sued for their freedom. Many students were shocked when Many students agree that the limit of computer screen. The PaperCut system Pending a successful fundraising drive by the community they returned from summer vacation 2,000 pages is a bit excessive. “I trans- also does other things besides keep track of about $250,000, a 6 foot bronze version will be erected and discovered their printing on cam- ferred from a campus where the print- of printing. It limits the number of pages at the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis. “I’m very proud of our community for this effort,” Francis G. Slay, St. pus computer labs would be limited ing limit was under 100,” Ben Schisler, printed at one time. A students request Louis mayor, said. “I say, we can do this St. Louis.” this semester. The university has taken senior, finance, said. “I probably am not to print is denied if the amount of pages Via St. Louis Globe-Democrat new measures to guarantee appropri- going to use all 2,000 pages this semes- is over 20. PaperCut also keeps track of ate campus printing. The new system, ter. I am only at 1600 and it’s already how much printing is done in each of PaperCut, keeps track of printing for mid-semester,” Sawyer Lisk, junior, fi- the various computer labs. “It will give Chain of Rocks residents send message to MO Instructional Computing network print nance, said. us the ability to really understand where Gaming Commission servers. “PaperCut was set up so the uni- If students print more than 2,000 most printing is done,” Boss said. versity could help manage printing, bet- pages in one semester, they will not be The University of Missouri- St. Louis ter understand academic needs and to be punished. The print quota is simply to is actually lagging behind when it comes Missouri’s 13th gaming license could end up in the hands green,” Ken Boss, director of Comput- inform students of their printing habits to installing PaperCut. Other univer- of folks in the City of St. Louis, after a North County ing Services, said. PaperCut works by and to help them print more wisely. If sities such as The University of Mis- proposal fell through earlier this week. But those who live giving a print quota to each individual students do not use all 2,000 pages and souri- Columbia, The University of Mis- near the proposed site made it clear Saturday that they user. have leftover quota, they are not allowed souri- Kansas City and The University of do not feel like they have been dealt a fair hand. Now, we The present print quota for students to transfer it to the following semester or Missouri- Rolla already have controlled are talking about a $131 million casino within a 120,000 regardless of their year or major is 2,000 to give it to another student. The trans- printing systems. “I can’t say always be- square foot complex along Riverview Drive near the Chain pages a semester but may be changed fer of leftover quota would defeat the cause you never know what will happen of Rocks Bridge. Those are big numbers that could bring in big bucks for the city, but nearby residents do not want to based on overall academic need. In- purpose of the experiment Instructional in the future, but there will be a quota at take a gamble on what could come along with all of that. structional computing will evaluate how Computing is running. UMSL from now on,” Boss said. Via KSDK.com well 2,000 pages works for students and Keeping track of individual print either increase or decrease the printing quota should be easy for students. 4 | The Current | Oct. 25, 2010 NEWS  University NRA group more like a ghost town USA NEWS

GOP chairman sees groundswell for party DYING SKULL  discussing his work with the Blunt, Mar- NRA Universities at University of North Republican Chairman Michael Steele predicted Sunday News Editor tin and other pro-second amendment Carolina and around 350 showed up that “a vibration out here that is unlike anything I’ve ever candidate campaigns in Missouri. and University of Virginia with 120. I seen before” will carry the GOP to victory. The National Rifle Association wants The issue hitting closest to campus was disappointed not to have the same Appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press” with David Gregory, to recruit University of Missouri-St. was the NRA’s lobbying for nationwide turnout here.” he predicted Republicans may take both houses of Louis students. Unfortunately for the laws giving students of legal age and fac- Of the students who did make it to Congress because “the voters are tired of the fact that NRA, it appears few students want to be ulty the right to conceal and carry on the event, most said they were not NRA the federal government has not listened to them over the recruited. college campuses. members, but wanted to find out more past two years, has moved in its own direction at its own NRA University was held in the Pilot “Individuals who are of age and have about the organization. Jeremiah Vis- rhythm, and they want to pull back on that.” House in the Millennium Student Cen- taken the proper classes should be able tine, senior, history, said he came be- Steele, the head of the Republican National Committee, ter last Tuesday, Oct. 19. The sparsely to carry [a concealed firearm] on cam- cause he “was curious about what was dismissed complaints from President Barack Obama and attended event was designed to educate pus,” Cupp said. “If you can carry one going to be discussed.” Vistine says he House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about campaign spending by UM-St. Louis about the second amend- across the street at 7-11, you should be would not call himself a gun enthusiast Republican-allied groups. ment and how to get involved in its pro- able to carry one on campus.” though he does do some occasional tar- -Via Saint Louis Globe Democrat tection. Kristiana R. Cupp, a grassroots Eric Hamre, junior, nursing, one of get shooting. coordinator for the NRA, was the eve- the few students at the event, questioned Lauren Rodriguez, a member of the ning’s main speaker. the wisdom of the presence of guns on a UM-St. Louis College Republicans, said Gay voters angry at Democrats could sway election During her presentation, she lectured college campus. she met with the representatives from on the history of the NRA, referring to In response, Cupp cited the 2007 the NRA and booked the Pilot House it as the oldest civil rights organization Virginia Tech massacre as an instance but made it clear to them there was little Kate Coatar is seriously considering voting for Green Party in the country and highlighted pro-gun when a responsibly armed student body else she could do. “I wasn’t going to be candidates instead of Democrats, whom she normally sup- rights candidates currently running for would have potentially been lifesaving. able to go out there and cheerlead for the ports. James Wyatt won’t cast a ballot at all because he no election in Missouri. Ed Martin and Roy Cupp blamed the low turnout of the event,” she said. longer trusts anyone to fight for causes important to him. Blunt have both received high marks event, which was co-sponsored by the Rodriguez said interest in the College If Democratic candidates are counting on long-standing from the NRA where as both of their UM-St. Louis College Republicans, on Republicans has waned recently at UM- support from gay voters to help stave off big losses on Carnahan opponents are failures, ac- the time of the year and a lack of prepa- St. Louis. She went as far as to refer to Nov. 2, they could be in for a surprise. cording to Cupp. ration. herself as UM-St. Louis’ only remaining Across the country, activists say gay voters are angry at Brady Gibson, an NRA Campaign “We really just set this up seven days member. the lack of progress on issues from eliminating employ- field representative, was also on hand ago,” Cupp said. “We’ve had recent ment discrimination to uncertainty over serving in the military to the economy and some are choosing to sit out this election or look for other candidates. -Via St. Louis Post-Dispatch The following criminal incidents were reported to the University of Missouri- Crimeline St. Louis Police Department between October 14, 2010 and October 22, 2010. Gov. Quinn, Brady address black Chicago church

October 14, 2010 Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican challenger Bill Brady have Stealing under $500.00-Mark Twain Soccer Field made their pitches to black voters at one of the largest churches in the state. Quinn told congregants at Salem A student left his bag at the soccer field at 2:00 PM and went inside to use the restroom. When he came back at 2:15 PM his cell Baptist Church on Chicago’s South Side that voters need to phone was missing from his bag. There are no suspects in this incident. support President Barack Obama by coming out to vote for Quinn and other Democrats. He says he’s the candidate for October 14, 2010 jobs and education. Brady appeared with his wife, Nancy, and shared stories about his three children. He says Quinn Stealing under $500.00-Millennium Student Center has failed to deliver on many promises. But Quinn appeared to be the favorite, drawing hearty applause, cheers A student reported that between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM she was in the MSC building on the 2nd floor and place two cell phones on a and standing ovations. bench and walked away. When she realized she forgot them, she returned and they were gone. -Via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

October 21, 2010 Seattle’s proposed tree rules prompt opposition Assault third degree-Touhill Performing Arts Center A judge was fined $500,000 for cutting down more than After an event at the Touhill Performing Arts Center, two custodian employees got into an argument over potato chips. One of the 120 cherry and maple trees in a city park for better views, custodians threw the chips at the other, then they both got in each other’s face and starting yelling. The other custodian grabbed and residents fought for years to save a mature grove of a trash can and threw it at the other one two times and chased them out of the building. There were no injuries in this altercation. 100 Douglas firs from being cleared for development. This matter will be reported as an assault with no criminal charges filed, but will also be handled as an employee/human resources Tree lovers are now fighting proposed city rules that would violation. remove current protections for large, exceptional trees and do not include a requirement that property owners get a Remember that crime prevention is a community effort, and anyone having information concerning these, or any other incidents should contact the Campus Police. The UMSL Police would like to remind all persons to be aware of your permit to remove a tree.and sincerely sorry. “ surroundings, walk in groups and stay in well lit areas if possible. Please report any suspicious people or activity to the -Via Associated Press UMSL Campus Police immediately by calling 911 if it is an emergency, or the main number of 314-516-5155. Oct. 25, 2010 | The Current | 5 Sports Large red lizards eat Norsemen: Female of species slain

UMSL goalie jumps high to get the ball on Friday at the Don Dallas Field on north campus. PHOTOS BY CHENHATE LIES / THE CURRENT

 FREDDIE KRUGEER came the pressure. Sports Editor Midfielder Jordan Bruce, sophomore, criminology, slipped his man on the left side of the pitch and got into the Norse’s On Friday, October 22, the Tritons men’s soccer team de- 18-yard-box drawing a penalty kick. Sabotic, who recently feated the fifth ranked team in the National Collegiate Athlet- took over most of the Tritons set pieces and dead ball situ- ic Association Division II soccer poll, the Northern Kentucky ations, lined up the penalty kick and made Lavric guess the University Norse. wrong way, sending the Norse goal keeper to the right and the Before the game, Coach Dan King, The University of Mis- ball to the left. With the penalty kick conversion, the Tritons souri-St. Louis men’s soccer head coach, emphasized that the took a commanding two goal lead. Tritons needed to perform well against the Norse at home. But the Norse continued to apply pressure to the Tritons. “We’re undefeated on the road,” Coach King said, “but we are In the 60th minute, UM-St. Louis gave up a penalty kick to not getting results on home field.” Entering their game against Northern Kentucky University. Goalkeeper Adam Giesegh, the Norse, UM-St. Louis has three wins and five loses with no senior, accounting, lost the battle of wits against Norse mid- draws at Don Dallas Field this season. Away from home the fielder Steven Beattie. The number five for Northern Kentucky Tritons have six wins and two draws. converted the penalty kick opportunity cutting the Tritons The Tritons took an early lead in the first half. Striker Al- lead in half 2-1. min Sabotic, junior, media relations, received a cross in the UM-St. Louis held on and grinded out a tough victory in 18-yard-box by midfielders Evan Schumaker, junior, business the final 30 minutes. “One lesson from today is never give administration and David Schwer, junior, undecided. up on this team,” Coach King said. “These guys showed what Schumaker intercepted a Norse pass and then weaved his we’re made of.” way through the Northern Kentucky defense. Sabotic made With the win, the Tritons are still alive for the Great Lakes a good off the ball run towards the six yard box. Schumaker Valley Conference Tournament. attempted a shot from just inside the penalty area, but was The Tritons women’s soccer team fell to the twentieth saved by the Northern Kentucky goal keeper, Michael Lavric. ranked Northern Kentucky Norse 1-0. Hannah Sayre, junior, However, Schwer followed the shot and crossed it to a waiting business marketing, kept a clean sheet until the 73rd minute and onside Sabotic who touched the ball in the back of the when Norse Striker Taylor Jennings took advantage of a Triton Norse goal. “Coach put me up top,” Sabotic said. “And I’m re- mistake and scored far post on Sayre. ally feeling good up there and the game has been finding me.” Kaylee Neutzling, junior, criminal justice, was the lone The Tritons went into the locker room at the halftime in- striker in UM-St. Louis’ 4-5-1 formation. Both UM-St. Louis terval with a one goal lead, but the Norse continued to force men’s and women’s teams will look to qualify after Friday’s the issue as they pushed numbers forward from the backline. games. Northern Kentucky outshot the Tritons eight to four in the second half and 12 to seven overall. The Tritons, though, over- 6 | The Current | Oct. 25, 2010

SPORTS COLUMN College zombies more Moonlight on Kelly Mitchell: Captain of UMSL witches’ basketball team fun than NFL corpses

 COLD BLOOD JUNG cial reasons, I think it is really College football at the Staff Writer good in terms of building a Division I level is far more team’s chemistry,” Mitch- enjoyable than watching the Kelly Mitchell, senior, ell said. As a captain of the National Football League communications, is one of women’s basketball squad, on Sunday afternoons and the three captains of the she feels a big responsibil- Monday nights. College women’s basketball squad at ity for the team. “Despite all football games are an all the University of Missouri- the difficulties that I have as day experience and watch- St. Louis. She moved to St. a captain, I like being a cap- ing the University of Notre Louis for school five years ago tain. We three captains all Dame, University of South- from Louisville, Kentucky play different roles, always ern California, University of where she grew up. “This is encouraging one another. Missouri-Columbia or any Freddie Kruger my fifth year in St. Louis. My That helps me a lot,” Mitch- other of the big name college initial plan was to move to a ell said. As her family back- football programs beats any of the Minnesota Vikings is bigger city after a while, but I ground exhibits, her family is Sunday afternoon telecast of always coming in and out of decided to stay because I like very interested in the games players like Terrell Owens, retirement. His off the field the school and my teammates she plays and they have been UMSL women’s basketball team captain-Kelly Mitchell, senior, Bret Favre or any other pro- issues are also questionable. so much,” Mitchell said. her biggest supporters since communicaton, practicing at Mark Twain building. fessional personality. The collegiate football In addition to her role as a she started playing basket- BLOOD DRAIN / THE CURRENT Saturday afternoons and game is not entirely perfect ei- basketball player, she also has ball. “They have supported evenings are college football ther, but watching on ESPN been really passionate about me, attending all the games enal shooter,” Mitchell said. Louisville in Kentucky where time in America. It seems this this weekend it seemed more being a student. She is major- that I have played through- “It is sometimes hard to I grew up, leaving my bas- season that more people are people are excited about Gary ing in communications and out my entire basketball ca- balance between school and ketball career behind. This watching and talking college Pinkel’s Tigers squad. Head- working on getting a minor reer,” Mitchell said. basketball. But for the most probably will be the last year football than the profession- ing into Saturday’s game, in media studies as well as a Reggie Miller is her favor- part, now it just became [sec- for me to play basketball at als that play on Sunday for Missouri is undefeated and public relations certificate. ite basketball player. “Since ond] nature to me. I really school. I hope we can do the the National Football League. have a chance at a national “I started off with a my family is from Indiana, I enjoy both of them,” Mitch- best this year. I also want to Watching the University championship. What do the business major but I soon grew up watching [the] Indi- ell said. mention that we always ap- of Missouri-Columbia Tigers Rams have to look for: an switched it to communica- ana team’s games, which nat- “After [everything] that preciate our fans [that] come play a barn burner against outside hope of Sam Brad- tions. A public relations class urally led me to becoming his I’m going through, I even- to the games to support [us],” the University of Oklaho- ford leading an old team with that I took in my first year fan. I think he is a phenom- tually want to go back to Mitchell said. ma Sooners, it seems that a not so good coaching staff? greatly influenced my deci- the college football game is The experience and price sion. That is how I ended up more marketable and much level may have something to choosing communications UMSL Basketball more fun to watch than the do with the better market- major with getting a public NFL. It seems more bars and ability as well. The college ex- relations certificate,” Mitch- houses were filled with peo- perience often coincides with ell said. UMSL BasketballTip-Off Luncheon Tip-Off Luncehon ple chanting M-I-Z-Z-O-U, college football or basketball. 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The Rams, Springfield, there are stadium brother and sister alsoalong play with their coaching staffs and members of their squads as they preview their 2010-11 seasons! as of Saturday night, are still sectionsWhen: Wednesday,denoted for October the sole 27, 2010basketball. @ 12:30 p.m. So basically, ex- When: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:30 p.m. looking to sell ticketsWhere: to their Mark Twainpurpose Building of students. on the campus of thecept University forSteve my of Tappmeyer mom, Missouri-St. everyone Louis Lisa Curliss-Taylor Steve Mark Tappmeyer Twain Building on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis Lisa Curliss-Taylor home game against the win- Professional teams hope plays basketball.Steve We Tappmeyer are bas- Where: Lisa Curliss-Taylor less Carolina Panthers. for the best when selling tick- ketball family,” Mitchell said. When: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:30 p.m. EmceedEmceed by by UMSL graduate graduateEmceed and by former andUMSL basketballformer graduate basketball player,and former Newschannel basketball player, 5’s player, Frank Newschannel NewschannelCusumano 5’s 5’s FrankFrank Cusumano Cusumano Skepticism regarding the ets to football games. Oh, Mitchell said she could Where: Mark Twain Building on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis Tickets are $15 per personTickets or a tableare $15 of per 10 forperson $135 or a table of 10 for $135 Rams has been expressed and good luck trying to find not leave St. Louis, although Emceed by UMSLTickets graduate are and$15 former per person basketball or player, a table Newschannel of 10 for5’s Frank $135 Cusumano To RSVP or for more information contact Sandy Ray at 314-516-5661 or [email protected] previouslySteve Tappmeyer in the Does St. a ticket deal to a Rams game. her initial plan was to move LisaTo Curliss-Taylor RSVP orTickets for more information are $15 contact per Sandy personRay at 314-516-5661 or tables or [email protected] of 10 for $135 Steve Tappmeyer To RSVP or for more information contact Sandy Ray at 314-516-5661 orLisa [email protected] Curliss-Taylor Louis Really Need the Rams The average price for a Rams on to a bigger city, because To RSVP for more information contact Sandy Ray at 314-516-5661 or [email protected] Emceed by UMSL graduate and former basketball player, Newschannel 5’s Frank Cusumano column. The National Foot- ticket is over 45 dollars. she loves her teammatesEmceed so by UMSL graduate and former basketball player, Newschannel 5’s Frank Cusumano Tickets are $15 per person or a table of 10 for $135 ball League and the Rams are Freddie Kruger is Sports much. “We all get along re- Tickets are $15 per person or a table of 10 for $135 To RSVP or for more information contact Sandy Ray at 314-516-5661 or [email protected] often embroiled in off and on Editor for The Current. ally well on and off the floor. To RSVP or for more information contact Sandy Ray at 314-516-5661 or [email protected] the field scandals. Brett Favre Even besides personal benefi- Oct. 25, 2010 | The Current | 7 A&E Portugal. The Man: Accessible indie rock for your treat bag

Zachary Scott Carothers, bass and vocals, performs with his band mates from Portugal. The Man at The Firebird on Tuesday. HERSCHEL KNIFE / THE CURRENT

On Tuesday, October 19, hundreds of flannel wearing indie “Guns And Dogs” sent the crowd into frenzy as the bass fan-favorite “People Say” from ‘Satanic Satanist.’ The track kids packed into St. Louis’ The Firebird to see Alaska’s Portu- landed like a space ship and Gourley’s crystalline vocals led the featured white-hot guitar licks and a characteristic bee-bop, gal. The Man (punctuation intended). song from intricate, near-rapping to its punch-out chorus. The lyrically complex verse. Waving hands in the air, the crowd The audience gathered around the stage like a pack of hun- show exploded into post ’90s power ruckus with the swarthy joined the topical chorus, “What a lovely day, yeah we won the gry wolves waiting with steeped anticipation for Portugal. The “Do You” hinged with a fuzzed out chorus and saccharine, war, may have lost a million men, but we got a million more.” Man to hop on stage and rock them with a soulful blend of alt-country verse. Bassist Carothers jumped and gyrated as he This is when the crowd became a single organism whose heart vintage and modern pop-rock. inserted the neck of his bass guitar into the crowd’s loving arms beat only for Portugal. The Man and their diverse set. The sudden light show began with thick smoke jetting out before pulling it out again like a marshmallow from a camp- Portugal. The Man ended with “AKA M80 the Wolf” which as the band took the stage: guitarist and vocalist, John Baldwin fire. employed Radiohead-esque drumming, long guitar strums Gourley; bassist and vocalist, Zachary Scott Carothers; drum- Ryan Neighbors’ keys supported the catchy “Shade.” Gour- and an industrial tinged chorus. Beckoned back to the stage mer, Jason Sechrist; and keyboardist Ryan Neighbors. The ley’s vocals spiraled down like a winding staircase in a light- by the hungry crowd, Portugal. The Man charged into their quartet grabbed their instruments and kicked off the set with house, delivering one solid, grounded hook after another. “Oh encore as the lightshow clicked into finale mode and featured a “My Mind” from 2007’s ‘Church Moth.’ The cut soared with Lord,” also from ‘Church Moth,’ channeled the British inva- three-dimensional dot pattern that refracted through the thick Gourley’s pitch-perfect and tightly delivered lines. “The Sun,” sion style of Wolfmother. “Marching With 6” was a jam fest, smoke to create an effect of floating in space. from 2009’s acclaimed ‘Satanic Satanist’ opened with ethereal, sticky like peanut butter caked on the teeth, featured trade off Portugal. The Man’s packed show at the Firebird was a sty- falsetto vocals, guitar twang and thrumming bass, before the vocals among Gourley, Neighbors and Carothers and walk- listically epic tour-de-force that spirited the audience through song leapt into its Oasis influenced chorus. the-dog piano. “Stables and Chairs” wobbled with plucked the hills and valleys of accessible indie rock, classic rock, co- Green lasers beamed over the crowd and bathed Portugal. minor chords and Animal Collective drums. The song’s swag- temporary pop and vintage psychadelics. Portugal. The Man’s The Man in a psychedelic cannon of pinks, blues, greens and ger got everyone in the audience swaying like dandelions in return to St. Louis was one of rock, passion, power and un- yellows. The lights played off the fog and created the perfect the wind. The acoustic and piano based “And I” brought the bridled skill. B+ -Herschel Knife ambiance for soulful indie rock. show to a soulful quiet, before Portugal. The Man leapt into 8 | The Current | Oct. 25, 2010  A&E ‘Jackass 3D:’ frighteningly stupid

The high school daredevils entirely from the new Jackass One thing the “Jackass and amateur skateboarders film. That is with one excep- 3D” cast undoubtedly did who go see “Jackass 3D” will tion; “Jackass 3D” does fea- say no to was the ‘no nudity’ undoubtedly leave the the- ture another installment in clause of whatever contracts ater with plenty of danger- the tried and true “toss the they signed with MTV films. ous activities to imitate, film hyper-ophidiophobic Bam The instances of male full and post on YouTube. Many Margera into a pit of snakes” frontal nudity are too many others will leave wondering series of stunts. to keep track of without a tal- what all the hype is about and In fact it is during that ly sheet and go well beyond where their $7.50 went. very scene that many viewers the criteria necessary to qual- The film suffers many may all of sudden begin to ify as gratuitous. Though gra- shortcomings, but none of feel uncomfortable. As Bam tuitous and hilarious are not them are a result of a lack of screams for help and curses always mutually exclusive. effort from the cast. his conniving friends who Cameos in the film include No less than three seg- tricked him into the snake Sean William Scott, singer ments feature horn-headed pit, whether or not these songwriter Will Oldham and animals stalking and eventu- dare devils are still having several NFL players, includ- ally striking members of the fun becomes a very legiti- ing the St. Louis Rams very COURTESY / MTV FILMS Jackass crew. In a particularly mate question. Bam’s cries for own kicker Josh Brown (he 1,000 frames per second. As slapstick or otherwise. micky. But the Jackass guys memorable scene, Knoxville help sound too real and make place kicks a football right result, every single twinge James Cameron, the man clearly do not subscribe to the himself literally goes to great Knoxville and company’s into Preston Lacy’s face.) and jiggle in the fat of Lacy’s responsible for the reemer- Cameron school of thought. pains to prove once and for laughter seem nothing if not The scene featuring Josh face is captured as the speed- gence of 3D, has stated his Early and often, Knoxville or all that people really cannot cruel and callous. Of course Brown highlights a technol- ing pigskin makes contact. belief that shooting in 3D one of his cohorts shoot pro- roller skate in a buffalo herd. no one is forcing these guys ogy featured in this film that The amount of movement should be done primarily jectiles directly out from the The exotic wildlife that to submit to this inhumane is just as interesting as the real that occurs during the milli- to differentiate background screen, apparently aiming for made the Jackass spinoff treatment, but a $50 mil- 3D. Much of the filming was second of contact, invisible to from foreground. In doing the audience members’ red “Wildboyz” the ultimate in lion opening weekend is un- done with a Phantom high- the naked eye, is fascinating so, the medium is under- and blue framed cardboard edutainment is sadly missing doubtedly hard to say no to. speed camera, which captures to watch within any context, stated and does not feel gim- glasses. C -Dying Skull

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Wes Craven wears out welcome Dark Star Orchestra Oct. 29 at The Pageant Wes Craven has once cial Network” brought in. Craven had hijacked these no significance what so ever. Get out this Halloween weekend and catch Dark Star Orches- again worn out his welcome And why is that? actors from the next cast- Viewers see this when Cra- tra at The Pageant. Dark Star Orchestra are world renowned in the thriller/horror genres The answer lies in marketing of “High School Musi- ven has the villain talking to for recreating Grateful Dead shows with maximum fidelity. with his latest project “My ing. This film was branded cal.” While most of the ac- a girl on a cell phone. Sound This is no ordinary cover band but a experience complete with Soul to Take 3D.” Besides a with an R-rating because of tors were playing characters familiar? The only positive original tunes. storyline that failed to stay its use of blood and obses- of a younger nature, such as thing that can be said about true to its original concept, sive throat slitting, keeping Zena Grey (as Penelope, the the movie is that it eventually the film struggled with how the teen audience it was ob- faith driven loner), and Pau- comes to an end. As far as the to properly market itself to viously marketed for away. lina Olszynski (as Brittany, option of viewing the film an adult audience. Craven, who is known for the shallow popular girl), on in three dimensions, it was a The film is centered on a his free use of R-ratings in screen they still appeared too waste of money and clearly a small town, known as River- past screenplays, should have young to be considered high promotional tactic to increase Deer Tick Oct 31 at Off Broadway ton, and the legend of the gotten off of his high-horse school students. How is an box office sales. If one cannot This Sunday, Deer Tick, swarthy country rockers from Rhode schizophrenic serial killer for the sake of the film’s box- adult audience supposed to live without seeing this film, Island, grace Off Broadway with their singular brand of that resides in it. It is 16 years office results. There are other relate to a high school tale even after reading this review, rollicking whiskey-folk tunes. Dress up and rock out at Off from the night of the killer’s ways to depict a murder in a with child star actors? it is still recommended that Broady— the place to be this Halloween. arrest and disappearance and horror film besides a throat And, it was distressing to one wait, not for it to come it is believed that he has re- slashing, especially when its see “Great Debaters” actor to their local video store, but MOVIES turned to claim the souls of over-usage gets to the point Denzel Whitaker reduce his until it premieres on televi- the seven children born on that it becomes ineffective talents to a cheesy horror/ sion. that very night. Out of the and predictable. thriller. D -Health Hazard seven teens targeted, the tor- On the subject of casting Overall, this movie was mentor takes great pleasure for this film, it seemed as if not well thought out and had in turning the skittish, sleep- The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest deprived Bug (Max Thieriot) 2010-11 Plaza Frontenac into his own personal pawn The third international hit mystery-thriller in the Swedish of deception. series based on Stieg Larsson’s bestselling books, featuring While this storyline, on its a tattooed and martial-arts-skilled computer hacking genius own, sounds somewhat inter- (Noomi Rapace ) and an investigative journalist (Mikael esting, Craven feels the need UMSL Nyqvist). to suffocate it with scenes re- volving around what it is to basketball ticket options be a man, a classroom project involving a giant bird attack- at the Door ing a student and a “Mean • $6 General Admission Girl” click. Most viewers, at this point are contemplating generaL aDmission season tiCket - $65 as to whether or not they are • Includes admission to all regular season home dates still watching a horror film. Anton Chekhov’s The Duel Des Peres only Confusion is even present A visually lush, literate adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s “The during scenes of soul posses- triton fuLL season pass - $125 Duel,” produced by a St. Louis native who was president of sion versus scenes of domes- • Includes admission to all regular season home games dates Merchant-Ivory Productions, an anything-but-stuffy drama tic violence. Why was the • One (1) ticket to the October 27th Tip-Off Luncheon about love, lust, betrayal and aristocrats behaving badly in main character being physi- • One Tritons polo shirt late 19th century Russia. cally abused so much? • Invitations to attend special events So, even after adding in all • Voucher for one (1) free item at the concession stand per date of this adolescent nonsense, did Craven manage to spark All ticket prices are for a single date, including both men’s and women’s games. an interest in the younger generation of movie goers, ContaCt Brian YoungBerg who tend to gravitate toward 314-516-5663 the gory “Saw” franchise? for more information or to purChase Unfortunately, no, compared Saw VII 3D everywhere to the box-office numbers 2010-11 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Schedules Available at: Another installment in the trap-and-torture-themed horror that the ever so popular “So- WWW.umsLtritons.Com flick series, in 3D, starring Tobin Bell. 10 | The Current | Oct. 25, 2010  A&E Kathleen Turner confronts scary subject in Rep’s ‘High’

and Evan Jonigkeit, offered strong clothes over the nun’s habit and the therapist with issues. Traveling performances aided by the skillful came to the religious life late, after down a too-familiar path until in- direction of Rob Ruggiero. The pro- hitting bottom as an addict. Now termission, it then takes an abrupt duction as a whole was perfect. she is a counselor in a substance- turn in the final act. The play? Not so much. abuse treatment facility, working There is quite a bit about religion With the wonderful Turner and with teens from affluent families. but the ending is unlikely to appeal the Rep’s strong production, the Until Father Michael (Michael to those of faith. Turner crafts a dis- stage was set for success but the play Berresse) appears asking help for tinct, complex character yet her ac- itself does not measure up. Play- a very different kind of patient. tions at the end ring false. The play- wright Matthew Lombardo creates Cody Randall (Evan Jonigkeit) is a wright seems desperate to interject interesting characters and chose a young gay male prostitute - home- some fresh twist, even to the point socially-significant topic with dra- less, drug-addicted, suicidal and in of undermining the play’s believ- matic potential but seems not to trouble with the law. Sister Jamie ability. know what to do with them. resists the assignment but the priest Turner certainly did her part to “High” opens strong, with Turn- is certain she can save him. Whether aid success. Jonigkeit is impressive er alone on a bare stage, backed by Cody wants to be saved is less cer- as the haunted, manipulative Cody. COURTESY / JERRY NAUNHEIM JR a starry sky. With dry humor, she tain. After a childhood of abuse and Berresse does well as the priest but recalls childhood memories of her drugs, Cody’s situation seems fated. the acting fireworks largely belong Kathleen Turner, starring in the kinks. Although billed as a world sister, the pretty, smart one to her Something draws in Sister Jamie, to the two other characters. Broadway-bound “High,” was greet- premiere, St. Louis is one of three less-than-perfect ugly duckling. The who has her own personal demons. Sets were spare but evocative - ed by an enthusiastic packed house cities hosting versions of “High,” dialog is just the right mix of funny “High” is adult stuff, with nu- the starry sky, a white hospital of- opening night on October 13. The with re-writes for each. and ironic and is telling. Turner’s dity and drug scenes. The topics, fice, two tall brick walls. Costumes play made its debut at the Repertory Turner first wowed movie audi- timing and skill at phrasing are im- drug addiction and inner demons were simple, in neutral tones with a Theater of St. Louis’ Loretto-Hilton ences in “Body Heat.” The actress peccable, delivered in her distinctive from the past, certainly is worthy touch of palest blue, well-suited to theater in Webster Groves and is still has that smoky voice and sly de- deep voice. She could have held the but this is not the first drama to ex- the subject. scheduled to run through Novem- livery. On stage, she was a delight, audience rapt all night. plore them. Even early on, the play “High” has potential but a re- ber 7. giving the audience everything they Turner plays a fascinating char- seems to display hints of “Equus,” write, perhaps a drastic one, is need- Typically, Broadway plays have hoped for. The other actors in this acter - a wisecracking, salty-tongued “Doubt” and several dramas about ed before it is ready for Broadway. out-of-town openings to work out three-person play, Michael Berresse nun. Sister Jamie favors casual addiction, childhood trauma and C -Casket Maker Oct. 25, 2010 | The Current | 11 12 | The Current | Oct. 25, 2010 Oct. 25, 2010 | The Current | 13 A Homecoming Features

and Ann Kneib, sponsored by actually been organizing this year’s homecoming fun and there has been a lot of committee members haunting sigma tau gamma and zeta tau since last December. The homecoming commit- involved,” Jericah Selby, junior, criminology, said.  JEN O’SCARA impress most of the guests. alpha. In the end, Tom Dixson and Jillian Richard- tee booked the venue in December and chose the The theme of the dance, and the entire week, was Features Editor While dinner was wrapping up, the announce- son took home the crowns. theme last January. inspired by the venue itself. ments for the homecoming king and queen were Though one might think a “simple” dinner and “We’ve been working steadily on it since January. “We went through a couple of venues and I To end a week of fun and welcoming back alum- made. Those nominated for king and queen had dance is easy to plan, it is not. Student Life has It’s actually been a very long process, but it’s been really loved this place when I walked through it. ni, the University of Missouri-St. Louis hosted the participated heavily in homecoming activities This is actually a building that was here during the annual homecoming dance and dinner last Satur- throughout the week, including attending games 1904 World’s Fair. So, I thought that’d be kind of day. This year, the event was held at the Marriot ho- and the homecoming fair and parade. Among the neat to incorporate St. Louis. I really wanted to do tel inside none other than St. Louis’ Union Station. court, were Andrew Black, sponsored by Sigma Pi, something that was a little more different [than past The doors opened at 6 p.m. to reveal a sea of red and Courtney Luehrman, sponsored by the Catho- My favorite part about years] but still kind of St. Louis based, Selby said. and black on the tables, decorations and place set- lic Newman Center. Although the dance was a hit, several attendees tings with salad and water prepared for around one “My favorite part about homecoming is seeing “ were there to please their significant other or to en- thousand guests. the school come together. Just seeing everyone par- homecoming is seeing the joy the food. The light sounds of soft rock and music of the ticipate in things, going to the soccer games, hav- “My girlfriend wanted to come. If my girlfriend early 20th century welcomed the crowds of people ing school spirit for one week on campus; It’s really wants to come, [I’d come back next year]. It’s nice walking in. Dozens gathered just outside the ball- awesome,” Luehrman said. school come together. meeting friends and dressing up. But, I don’t really room in anticipation of the rest of the night. Other members of the court included Bran- dance,” Tae Choi, junior, business, said. At seven, an announcement was made for at- don Corbin, sponsored by Pi Kappa Alpha; Jillian ” Just as soon as it had ended, plans for next year’s tendees to begin eating dinner. When buying Richardson, sponsored by Associated Black Col- homecoming will soon be on the way. tickets, purchasers were asked to choose between legians; Tom Dixson Elisha Seals, both sponsored - Luehrman chicken and a vegetarian platter. Neither failed to by Residential Hall Association; and Marshall Lee

Guests showing their dance moves on the floor on Saturday during the Homecoming Dance. PHOTOS BY GRAVE DWELLER / THE CURRENT 14 | The Current | Oct. 25, 2010 FEATURES  A frightful fun time at the mini fair

 DARKO TEMPEST homemade cotton candy, ice Staff Writer cream cones with strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla flavors; Student Life at the Uni- and candy from the booths as versity of Missouri-St. Louis prizer. kicked the week off with an The event lasted from exciting mini-fair filled with 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Later that games, music, food and oth- night, Student Life set up er activities. This event took “Toy Story 3” on the big place October 18 on the screen on the MSC lawn. patio lawn of them Millen- The movie started at 7 p.m. nium Student Center, which Everyone enjoyed s’mores, began the commencement of had fun near the bonfire and homecoming week. were able to watch a funny The fair kicked off the Disney cartoon. “I was excit- 2010 Homecoming, which ed because I saw candy and was cleverly named, “Meet I got to do other things be- Me at the Fair.” The area sides homework. I only had was filled with activities and a problem with Louie. I’m booths such as bottle throw, scared of clowns and things pick-a-duck, ring toss, and that look like them,” Rebecca sack toss. Other attractions Moran, freshman, nursing, included a mini skating rink said. and the spinning ferris wheel. Other homecoming week The ferris wheel was the big- events consisted of a blood gest attraction and went a lot drive, chili dinner, volleyball faster than the average ferris and soccer game and the As- wheel. Many of the fairs’ par- sociated Black Collegians’ ticipants seemed impressed. Step Show at the Touhill Per- “I liked the Ferris wheel, forming Arts Center. it was cool and went super- Voting for homecoming fast and I kept screaming the queen and king advertise- whole time,” Jackie Wood- ments were everywhere; on ard, freshman, communica- the ground, in public an- tion, said. nouncements and UM-St. To make the event even Louis’ homepage, which is more entertaining student the place to vote for the win- life was able to get a DJ to ners. The homecoming dance play music and keep the ex- was located at Union Station citement going. Along with in the Marriott Hotel. All the that, UM-St. Louis Triton events and games are what Cheerleaders also paid a visit lead up to the best part, the to the event. Students were homecoming dance. “I like able to take pictures and to dance all night long, I’m meet Louie, the new school always having good time mascot. when I’m dancing with my There were raffles, contests friends,” Nick Ussery, fresh- with prizes and students were man, computer science, said. able to take green screen pictures, and also tons of free food available. There was

Students enjoy a ride on the ferris wheel at the Homecoming Kickoff Fair on Monday. STABBY ABBY / THE CURRENT FEATURES  Oct. 25, 2010 | The Current | 15 The Big Scary Man on Campus

 JEN O’SCARA played the piano and sang an acoustic version of black pants, a black tie and a black belt. Features Editor “Down” by Jay Sean. Lee, accompanied by two Roberts, also a judge, asked Lee which part of friends, performed a step routine for the show. his body he considered his best asset. The 12th annual Big Man on Campus pag- Lee then lay on his back and used his arms to “Honestly, I think it’s my chest because I eant was held at 12 p.m. in the Pilot House last lift up one of his friends 19 times to prove his work out a lot. I do pushups every morning,” Wednesday. Psychology professor, Dr. Jennifer strength. Miller played his drum and rapped an Lee said. Siciliani, hosted the pageant. This year’s contes- ode to the university. Miller wore a black suit over a white shirt tants were Charlie Kenison, Marshall Lee, R.J. “I love UMSL. I love the tritons. I love my along with a gray and red striped tie. Miller and Ryan Robinson. The Judges were girlfriend. Man, I love UMSL,” said Miller. A third judge, Chandler, asked, “If you could Nick Messing, Ashlee Roberts, Jessie Chandler Ryan Robinson earned a standing ovation for be any superhero, who would it be?” and Kelcy Sieddall. his solo dance to “Single Ladies” by Beyonce. Miller had to take a moment to think about The sportswear round started the event. The crowd cheered and applauded while he this. Kenison walked out first wearing gray triton shimmied, dipped and ran in circles across the “Hmm…superhero…superhero…Spider- sweatpants and a red University of Missouri-St. stage. man…I like him,” Miller said. Louis hooded jacket. He carried a basketball Rounds three and four, the formal wear and Robinson wore a black three-piece tuxedo with him and pleased the crowd by performing question rounds, were combined. Kenison came with a white shirt underneath. Sieddall asked a few tricks before leaving the stage. Lee, clad out in a charcoal colored suit, a baby blue shirt who’s life Robinson would live in for a day if he in his Victory Fuji suit, rolled onto the stage and a blue and gray striped tie. could and why. and did a series of flips. Miller wearing white Messing, one of the many judges, posed the “I would be Kyle Kerston because he takes a baseball pants, a red UM-St. Louis t-shirt and question “Who is your favorite fictional char- lot of responsibilities every day. I wish I could be a baseball helmet carried a baseball bat and had acter?” like that,” Robinson said. an audience member toss soft balls at him to hit. Kenison answered Huckleberry Finn, but Ryan Robinson was announced the winner Robinson wore khaki slacks and a black and red then changed his answer. at the Greek versus Roman soccer game last Fri- UM- St. Louis shirt. Robinson used a golf club “Will Smith. Because he gives 100% no mat- day. All donations earned at the 12th annual Big to whack a beach ball into the audience. ter what,” Kenison said. Man on Campus pageant were donated to the Round two was the talent portion. Kenison Lee walked on stage in a gray collared shirt, Girls Inc. of Normandy.

Students who are sponsored by student organizations standing on the stage. YUMURDER / THE CURRENT 16 | The Current | Oct. 25, 2010 FEATURES  Spirit Points help ignite an inferno of participation

 NERO ANGELO throughout the week,” Jericah Selby, junior, some instances, at all? Well, Selby had an an- approached the stage to announce placing in Staff Writer criminology and criminal justice, said. swer for that one, as well: this is meant to be the competition. Having announced second Selby also cited that the system has checks purely for fun, and will not reflect negatively and third, his final announcement incited an Homecoming Week each year explodes and balances to help ensure that no organiza- on organizations that simply cannot find the eruption of cheering and clapping. with festivities. Be it Big Man on Campus, tion receives preferential treatment based on time to participate. “And in first place is Residence Hall- As the Homecoming Blood Drive or the week- its being larger than another. The way this At the end of the week, though, what is sociation! Congratulations to everybody who long campaign for the prestigious positions is done is by limiting the number of sign- the true point behind Spirit Points (pun in- took part!” Orlandis Barge, sophomore, pre- of Homecoming King and Queen, students ins per organization that actually count for tended)? Why would organizations strive to engineering, said. show active involvement and spirit on campus spirit points. While any number of organiza- earn points by participating in these week- General celebration followed, as the vic- during Homecoming Week. tion members may attend and participate in long activities, especially with midterms in torious organization jumped around and In an effort to help give incentives for events, only 13 of them will actually count full swing? cheered each other on. the hundreds of large student organizations toward tallying points. “The points will be added up and the orga- So, with a victory prize of a plaque and on campus to get involved with each event, “To be recognized as a student organiza- nization who wins the competition will be an- pride, the mass celebration of the victors cer- Homecoming week features a point system tion, you must have 13 members, which is nounced at the Homecoming Dance this Sat- tainly qualifies the true strength of their spirit called spirit points. why we picked this number. This allows for urday. The winning organization will receive for the University of Missouri-St. Louis. For “Homecoming week is a way for students each organization, large and small, to take ad- their name engraved on the Homecoming those interested, who may have missed out to engage in the university and reflect on the vantage of the competition,” Selby said. Spirit Plaque in the Office of Student Life and this year, be sure to keep an eye out next fall accomplishments and contributions that stu- Spirit points, then, are the currency of will have bragging rights as the most spirited for Homecoming Week’s plethora of festive dents, faculty, staff and alumni have put into Homecoming week and the proof that one’s student organization,” Selby said. occasions: those bragging rights may just be our university since its establishment. The organization is contributing to the spirit of As for this year, the winners were announced up for grabs again! spirit competition is a way for us to thank stu- the week. However, what happens to organi- at the dance itself, as tradition demands. As dent organizations with the most involvement zations that do not participate as heavily or, in the ballroom grew anxious, Orlandis Barge The Current The only student newspaper supported by zombies and werewolves. www.thecurrent-online.com Oct. 25, 2010 | The Current | 17 Opinions OUR OPINION SEAL OF APPROVAL Politics in Misery has boiled into a litany of smears Ballot propositions,

Once again the issues and throughout her career and torate cynical and apathetic brass zombie style the candidates’ views on them thus never voted on those to the democratic process have taken a back seat to the aforementioned pieces of causing America’s chronic The future of Missouri is ics guru. He wants to use mud slinging and personal legislation. Nor has she ever low voter turnout to plum- in voter’s hands on Novem- Missourians as his guinea attacks in an election. Mis- worked with Obama, Pelosi met even further. ber 2. pigs for his theory. And if ev- souri’s senate race between or Reid. It is irresponsible for poli- It is every citizen’s duty to erything goes wrong, he still Roy Blunt and Robin Carna- Even the candidates’ fami- ticians to base their entire be enlightened and knowl- has his millions. Verdict: Vote han has devolved into a con- lies are not safe. Robin Car- campaigns on digging up edgeable about the issues at No on Prop A. Sinquefield test to see who can smear the nahan’s brother, Tom, has dirt and slandering their op- stake come each Election should have kept his mil- other side more effectively. been attacked for operating ponent. This strategy may Day, and this year is no dif- lions, and his hands, out of In their attack ads the a wind farm that received yield short-term gains but ul- ferent. Missouri politics. Carnahan and her support- Federal stimulus money. timately it is reinforcing the Especially this year, PROPOSITION B: ers have attempted to paint Blunt’s wife and son, both of perception that all politicians though, are some Proposi- Prop B is a no-brainer. Congressman Blunt as a cor- whom are lobbyist, have been are sleazy immoral creatures tions that have the poten- It calls for “large-scale dog rupt political insider who brought into the fray as well. who will do anything to get tially to acutely affect the breeding operations to pro- Urdoom Issealed serves special interests on The disappointing thing and stay elected. All too of- way Missouri will operate in vide each dog under their Wall Street. Of course, those is that the Blunt-Carnahan ten politicians promise to run years to come. There is a lot care with sufficient food, Prop C is the most inter- ads neglect to mention that hatefest is not the nastiest civilized and positive cam- of rhetoric going around and clean water, housing and esting of the three props up Blunt’s largest political donor Senate race in the country. paigns only to abandon such it can be confusing as to what space; necessary veterinary for vote. It aims to “deny in the financial industry is St. Earlier this month Ken- intentions the second they the actual issues are. care; regular exercise and ad- the government authority to Louis’ own Edward Jones. tucky’s Jack Conway ran a begin to struggle in the polls. So without further ado, equate rest between breeding penalize citizens for refusing Of course, there are allega- television ad in which he The sad reality is that the here is the Seal of Approval cycles”, according to the Sec- to purchase private health in- tions coming from the other accused his opponent Rand only reason negative cam- take on the Propositions up retary of State’s website. surance or infringe upon the side that are just as outra- Paul of blindfolding a wom- paigning is so prevalent is be- for vote: So far so good, right? If right to offer or accept direct geous. an and forcing her to pray to cause it works so well. Voters PROPOSITION A: you cannot take care of the payment for lawful health- Blunt’s campaign has fo- an “aqua Buddha” idol, de- need to say no to negative ads Prop A is the sole work of dogs you should not have the care services”. cused on linking Robin Car- spite there not being a shred and demand their candidates one man and his millions. dogs. It would “prohibit any In and of itself, this does nahan to unpopular Demo- of hard evidence behind the focus on issues over personal Rex Sinquefield is a local “zil- breeder from having more not seem like a bad thing. crats like Nancy Pelosi, Harry allegation. attacks. lionaire”, according to the than 50 breeding dogs for the The healthcare reform act Reid and President Obama. At best, name-calling and Unsigned editorials reflect Riverfront Times. He has his purpose of selling their pup- was not what it should have Blunt’s campaign has also sensationalized personal at- the majority viewpoint of The hands (and money) all over pies as pets”. This could be been (thanks to Democratic criticized her for supporting tacks merely distract voters Current’s Editorial Board: Missouri politics. controversial, but 50 seems bumbling and Republican the unpopular healthcare re- from the issues causing an Urdoom issealed, Bunny Boo His latest gig is his very like a good number. stonewalling), and penalizing form and stimulus program. election to be decided pri- Bean, Jen O’Scara, Herschel own “Let Voters Decide” ini- The big dog, pun intend- citizens who cannot afford to The problem with those marily on shady half-truths Knife, Freddie Kruger, Grave tiative, aimed at eliminating ed, is the last bullet point: purchase private health insur- allegations is that Carna- and hearsay. At worst the Dweller, Greenman. certain cities’ local earnings Prop B will “create a misde- ance is pretty nasty. han has only held state office negative ads make the elec- taxes. Essentially, it is a way meanor crime of “puppy mill It would also “modify laws for the rich to get richer and cruelty” for any violations”. regarding the liquidation of for the rest of us to suffer for Anti-Prop B advocates re- certain domestic insurance it. He’s poured $10.8 million ally have no leg to stand on companies”, but for the av- of his own cash into it, hop- here. The above is what Prop erage Missourian, that is not ing for a bigger payoff down B will do. It woould not out- really important. Verdict: the road. law having pets or any of that Vote Yes on Prop C. Kicking Got an opinion Getting rid of the earnings absolute nonsense. someone when they are down tax would result in cities like It will make Missouri safer is never right. Saint Louis and Kansas City for dogs and is aimed at help- This November, make sure being underfunded. Almost ing curb the atrocity that to know your issues and can- of our opinion? 30% of Kansas City and is making Missouri known didates before you vote! Saint Louis’ general revenue as the number-one state for Urdoom Issealed is Opin- www.thecurrent-online.com comes from that earnings tax, puppy mills. Verdict: Vote ions Editor for The Current. according to that same article Yes on Prop B. Show Me in the RFT. some compassion. Sinquefield is no econom- PROPOSITION C: 18 | The Current | Oct. 25, 2010 Point Counterpoint Should the US cut off relations with Iran completely? Yes: Severing relations No: Iran needs to be treated

The United States plays a not the real one in power; of Middle Eastern peace. Is- would help America large part on the world stage. the Ayatollah is. rael and Iran are already at Generally, whenever Amer- The world stage isn’t some each other’s throats. If Israel Despite a popular and the Holocaust occurred. As to keep an enemy close and ica does something, other middle school where we can thought it could get in a few public policy to the contrary, if all that was not enough, the only way resolution will countries follow suit. See, for just ignore the kid no one punches (or nuclear missiles) the United States seems to be Ahmadinejad recently told come is through an open example, the Iraqi War. Even likes until they go away. at an unsuspecting Iran and pretty comfortable negotiat- a United Nations general dialogue. That is a nice senti- though the United Nations Severing all ties with Iran not have to face any repri- ing with at least one terrorist, assembly that America was ment, but unfortunately his- did not support the U.S.- could lead to devastating mands or sanctions from the Iran’s President Mahmoud responsible for the 9/11 ter- tory begs to differ. led invasion, countries like results. We’re all adult-run international community, Ahmadinejad. That needs to rorist attacks. And he was President Clinton and Is- Great Britain and Canada countries here; there should it’d do it in a heartbeat. stop. not criticizing US foreign raeli President Yitzhak Rabin gave their support. be a way to work with Iran Now, the United States Where to even start policy, claiming that Amer- came to the table with the There has been some talk that doesn’t involve shutting and her allies are not the only with Ahmadinejad? He is a ica invited the attacks. Even leader of the quasi-terrorist recently as to whether the them out. things standing in the way theocratic totalitarian who that stance is too sane for this Palestinian Liberation Or- United States should totally There are several very of war and anarchy in the chooses to use Iran’s vast guy. Ahmadinejad said that ganization, Yasser Arafat, in cut off relations with Iran. good reasons as to why Iran Middle East. But with the natural wealth pursuing a the 9/11 attacks were the the early 1990s. Clinton was We already do not have an should be worked with and knowledge that the U.S. has nuclear weapons program result of a conspiracy perpe- criticized for legitimizing a embassy there, why not just not ignored and shunned by washed it hands of any go- instead of feeding the starv- trated ostensibly by George terrorist, but his supporters take it one step further and the United States and her al- ings on involving Iran could ing and homeless in his own W. Bush. insisted that it was worth it totally ignore Iran? Cut ties lies. make for a very rough time if country. And by the way, he Unfortunately, the and peace in the Middle East completely, and disregard For starters, who do you you live in or near a country wants those nuclear weapons Obama administration is was just around the corner. them until a different leader think is keeping the Ira- that ends in –stan. so badly so that he can use fine with going to the table The resulting 1993 Oslo Ac- is in power or until the reign nian nuclear program at The United States needs them to wipe America’s clos- with Iran without precondi- cords only legitimized Arafat of the Ayatollah is over, bay? Sure, they’ve probably to redouble its efforts to est ally, Israel, off the map. In tions. That is inexcusable. and failed to move forward whenever that is. bought enriched uranium maintain a working relation- the meantime, he has had to Sitting down with another the peace process even one The thing is, we can’t. The from North Korea already, ship with all of the countries settle for funneling funds to country without precondi- iota. United States has a respon- but at least the U.N. can still in the Middle East. Sure, we and training members of the tions is basically giving a President Obama, Secre- sibility to the world and its get the occasional inspector can’t trust Iran any farther political party/terrorist orga- thumbs up to that nation’s tary of State Clinton or any peoples to set a good example into Iran. If the world shut than we can throw them, nization Hamas. On August status quo. It is, at the very other American official sit- for other countries to follow. off Iran entirely, there’d be but keeping an eye (or two, 31 of this year, Hamas mili- least, a sign of respect and ting down and talking with Sure, Mahmoud Ahmadine- no oversight to prevent them or three) on them isn’t a bad tants killed four Israeli civil- respect is not something a Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will jad isn’t the easiest person to from stockpiling the world’s idea at all. ians, including one pregnant person like Ahmadinejad de- only have the same effect. A get along with, but remem- largest collection of nuclear woman. serves. The Obama adminis- lunatic cannot be reasoned ber, for all his fiery rhetoric warheads ever. Ahmadinejad also allows tration simply needs to sever with and giving Ahmadine- and Holocaust-denying, he’s There’s also the question women, lots of women, to be all diplomatic ties with Iran. jad a worldwide platform stoned to death in his coun- Supporters of continuing to spew his hateful rhetoric try in accordance with Sharia relations with Ahmadine- will only make the situation law and fervently denies that jad point out that it is wise worse.

What do you think? thecurrent-online.com The greatest student news website in the world. Let us know at www.thecurrent-online.com  OPINIONS Oct. 25, 2010 | The Current | 19 STAFF VIEWPOINT POP CULTURE WITH POPOSKY Drug companies are fright- Purity rings are actually for fully irresponsible the dead, not your kids

As cold and flu season ing a musty odor. Customers approaches, lines at local who had taken the pills were Teenage pregnancies, es- 10 percent less likely to pro- pharmacies are becoming experiencing stomach pain, pecially unplanned, have be- tect themselves? Well, if par- unimaginably longer. Cus- vomiting, etc. The odor was come a serious problem in this ents of such teenagers truly tomers are getting grouchier, believed to have come from country. There are several of- gave two drops about their louder, all waiting for that a chemical used in shipping fenders that help to cause this youths, they would certainly taste of hope. They are all pallets the company claimed rising trend, but today, one care. However, assuming the awaiting that medical fix to have stopped using since in particular will be brought parents actually care about that saves jobs, vacations their large callback of prod- to light: purity rings, pledges their children, and not just and most importantly the uct last January. and all their associated forms. about an appearance they person themselves. Shaken, Despite this serious con- As this is Pop Culture with want their children to have, not stirred. Swallowed, not flict, everybody knows that Poposky, Mr. P. is here to lead we shall point out even more crushed. Capsule, chewable, come Monday morning an- Health Hazard everybody through some of statistics, assuming their in- take with food, take without, other person will stroll out of the dangers which have arisen nocent ignorance, instead. take through a syringe, snort the store with a new repack- going to say “what else can I due to this in America. Will Here are reasons parents of this. Have a favorite color or aged bottle of Tylenol, as if take?” A human would take this offend some people? Yes. pledge takers should be con- flavor? No worries, behind nothing had ever happened. rat poison if it promised Does Mr. P. care if some peo- cerned about that 10 percent Nero Angelo the great white counter of Society is full of stressed out them eternal life. ple are too oblivious to real- lapse in contraception use miracles rest the colors of the individuals who also suffer There has even been con- ize what is causing problems? compared to their peers. light: the recent purity ring rainbow. from extreme sleep-depriva- troversy over certain meno- No. This is actually part of a To begin with, there are craze awoke roughly in 2007. Basically, the pharmaceu- tion, factors that further con- pausal drugs causing breast much larger problem: early, 750,000 teenage pregnan- So, readers will remember tical companies have become tribute to the development cancer. What is a woman excessive sexualization of cies per year. Eighty-one that earlier, we cited a two- the Willy Wonka to societies of a sickness. The mentality suffering from these symp- teens. However, one step at percent of these are born to year consecutive increase in Charlie Bucket. And a gold- that is owned is “what can I toms supposed to do if the a time, young grasshoppers. unmarried teens, and the teen pregnancies between en ticket is expected. get” and “when can I get it.” drug that is supposed to Oh, Mr. P. is quite aware same ratio are unplanned. 2007 and 2009, yes? Mull So, are these drugs we are And if all else fails, whatever be helping them is hurting of what these purity rings These statistics are from a this over for a while: some willing to spend an arm and they can not get from Tyle- them? She takes it anyway. and religions are attempting 2009 federal study, which call it a direct correlation, in a leg for, (literally, for those nol, they can get from anoth- Some extremists have to accomplish. If a teenager also showed that 2009 was which one rising action ac- without insurance) worth er painkiller on a temporary talked of conspiracy that takes such a pledge, they are the second consecutive year companies, according to the the risk that they produce? basis which turns out to be a the drug companies are pur- supposed to be in control of in which unplanned teenage given timeframe, another Why doesn’t the public care benefit for Tylenol competi- posely making society sicker their sexuality, more so than pregnancies were on the rise. rising action. Mr. P. likes what they put into their bod- tors. The fact of the matter through drug distribution the “slut” who thinks this Naturally, there is no telling correlations, as they allow us ies? is that drug companies are in order to main business. sort of thing is ridiculous. how many of these pregnan- to understand relationships It is because of this mo- wealthy empires and billions Others continue to debate However, there are some cies, in total, were actually amongst certain occurrences. tivation to stay healthy that of tainted bottles would nev- that what a person chooses startling statistics regard- from purity pledge couples, Teenagers are not abstain- the drug companies still er shut them down. to put in his or her body is a ing this, as well. Interest- and how many were not. ing from sex due to purity continue to thrive despite How many people have decision of their own. Either ingly enough, according to However, if Mr. P. was a rings. They are actually more its recent conflict in drug ever taken a diet pill? A diet way, because of the demands a federal study completed in parent of such a teenager, at risk if they are not taught manufacturing. Just earlier pill in Canada was recently of the lives we live, society December of 2008, teenag- having seen these statistics, about contraception. So, par- this week, the Johnson and pulled off of the shelves be- does and will continue to ers participating in purity he certainly would not be ents, for the sake of the next Johnson McNeil Consumer cause it was leading to heart live at the mercy of the pill, pledges are not only just as assuming the purity pledge generations’ prosperity, teach Healthcare unit had to re- attacks and strokes. So, what with children to raise, jobs likely to participate in sex- was the best method of sexual your teenagers more than just move Adult Tylenol from will happen to the unaffected and appearances to main- ual activity as their “whore” education for young teens. abstinence. Is over sexualiza- store shelves for the thir- users who still have weight to tain. And maybe that is what equals, but are also 10 per- Seeing as abstinence alone tion at a young age a prob- teenth time this year. This lose and are without a prod- is wanted. The drugs are kill- cent less likely to make use does not seem to be prevent- lem? Yes. Can parents help action was put into affect uct? Are they going to say to ing us, yet the drug pusher of any sort of contraceptive ing anything at all, maybe it protect their children from its after the company had re- themselves, “Hey, maybe I remains supreme. or protection during or after is time for a new approach? more harmful impacts? YES! ceived complaints about the should find a healthier way Health Hazard is a staff partaking of sexual activity. Now, it is time for Mr. P. Nero Angelo is a staff writer product’s containers produc- to lose weight” or are they writer for The Current. So, what does this mean? to do his happy dance, for for The Current. Who cares if these girls are new information has come to Don’t think Health Hazard is right? Does Nero anger you? Sound off at our website, www.thecurrent-online.com

20 | The Current | Oct. 25, 2010 OPINIONS  SCIENCE MATTERS It is the spooky time of year, Like us on so let’s bring out the spiders Halloween brings to mind actually part of a group of Facebook all things spooky. There are spiders found in temper- scary things in nature, creep- ate zones worldwide, with ing things. Among creepy 31 species worldwide. They creatures, it is hard to top the are Arachnids in the family black widow spider. Theridiidae and of the genus and receive Black widow spider - the Latrodectus. very name conjurors Hal- Three North American loween, as does its signature black widow species previ- black and red coloring. The ously were grouped to to- spider’s spooky name comes gether but are now recog- a movie pass. from its color and the fe- nized as separate. Besides the male’s reputation for killing southern black widow, Lat- Casket Maker and eating the male after rodectus mactans, there are breeding. the Northern black widow measure. The much-larger What is more, the spider (Latrodectus variolus) and females are shiny black with spins a disorganized web - a Western black widow (Lat- the red hourglass shape on cobweb - to capture its prey rodectus hesperus). North their underside, and some of flies and other insects. America also has gray or may have red spots on their When bugs wander into the brown widow spiders (Latro- back as well. The males are web, the spider is alerted by dectus geometricus), and red about one fourth their size vibrations and rushes out to widow spiders (Latrodectus and usually brown with inject its prey with venom. bishopi). False widow spi- stripes, looking more like ju- When its victim is dead, the ders, of the genus Steatoda, veniles. The hourglass mark spider injects enzymes to di- are often mistaken for black is usually lighter, maybe yel- gest its meal and sucks it dry. widows. low or even white. Creepy, eh? Latrodectus mactans is The spiders lay 100 to Actually, female black one of two venomous spiders 400 eggs in an egg sac in its widow spiders do not always found here. It is the most web. The spiderlings hatch in kill their mates. But it does venomous spider but bites 20 to 30 days. Many do not appear common for Latro- are rarely fatal to healthy even survive to hatch and dectus mactans, the South- adult humans. It can, how- fewer yet survive after hatch- ern black widow spider, the ever, make one very sick and ing and dispersing. The little species indigenous to Mis- may kill small children, the spiders sometimes engage in Totally souri. elderly and those already ill. cannibalism. Latrodectus mactans fits The venom is a neurotoxin. Black widow spiders have the description we typically So what about that blood- their natural enemies, besides picture for the black widow thirsty courtship? The female your shod foot. In North spider - shiny black, with a does sometimes kill and America, the flightless wasp rounded, larger abdomen eat the male but this does Baeus latrodecti parasitize and a red hourglass-shaped not happen in all cases or is the egg sacs. The adult black freakin’ mark on the underside of its even common for all widow widows can fall prey to the abdomen. But not all widow species. In some, the males blue mud dauber (Chalybion spiders, as they are called, breed with several females, californicum) or the spider are black - some are reddish although they typically have wasp (Tastiotenia festiva). or brown, and not all have shorter lives than females, Get the Halloween spirit, the distinctive red hourglass- who can live 1 to 5 years. but watch out for those black shaped mark on their under- Black widows are usually widow spiders. sides. Sometimes the mark is solitary except for mating. Casket Maker is Associate sweet! absent or has other colors. Females are the ones most A&E Editor and a columnist Black widow spiders are likely to bite, as a defensive for The Current. Agree with Casket? www.thecurrent-online.com -The Current Oct. 25, 2010 | The Current | 21 22 | The Current | Oct. 25, 2010 They teach that? by Samuel Killer Comics Max and Lobo by Nail Spike

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Storytime by Manananggal Oct. 25, 2010 | The Current | 23 Puzzles CURRENT CROSSWORD CURRENT HOROSCOPES by A Zack of the Living Dead HALLOWEEN ARIES LIBRA (March 21 - April 20) (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You’re a beautiful young Your boyfriend starts yelling girl running from a at you about how you stole murderer in your OWN his Justin Bieber costume house and all logic tells idea when you show up you to run out the front to the party, to which door. But alas, you run up you reply: “Oh yeah, it’s stairs like an idiot and get Halloween!” murdered. You deserve it.

TAURUS SCORPIO (April 21 - May 21) (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Later this week you Your hatred for children and your friends will be and of fun in general usu- interrogated by the police ally leads you to simply because a friend of yours leave the front lights off on is confused about the rules Halloween. But this year, surround something he you think of something bet- calls “Brick or Beat.” ter: pass out carrot sticks.

GEMINI SAGITTARIUS (May 22 - June 21) (Nov. 23 - Dec. 22) The first person to bring this completed puzzle to The Cur- For some reason, during You and your friends are a full moon at the end of rent’s office at 388 MSC will surprised this Halloween this week, you’ll be brutally to discover that there are win 2 tickets to the “Bodies” murdered by an enormous exhibit at the St. Louis Galleria! hairy monster. The lesson nearly 75% more old ladies you learned: Getting eaten this year handing out Jesus hurts. coloring books.

CANCER CAPRICORN (June 22 - July 22) (Dec. 23 - Jan. 20) Your 42 year old diabetic This Halloween you eat en- uncle Bubba steals the tirely too much candy, and CURRENT WORDSEARCH show at the Halloween you explode. The person HALLOWORD SEARCH party and wins the ‘Most who wrote your obituary is Accurate Celebrity Costume fired for titling it “Death by Contest’ dressed as Snooki. Chocolate.”

LEO AQUARIUS (July 23 - Aug. 21) (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) In your new house, break- A scientific breakthrough in fast is on the table every energy technologies occurs morning, your laundry is always done, and the bath- this week when scientists room is always spotless. simultaneously discover You learn later that the nuclear fusion properties in house is being haunted by Candy Corn and the source the nicest ghost ever. of all cancer.

VIRGO PISCES (Aug. 22 - Sept. 23) (Feb. 20 - March 20) Your dad takes you to school one day this week. If you’ve learned anything He has trouble driving from every horror movie because his arm is rotting ever, this Halloween you’ll off, he only talks in moans refrain from: drinking, being and grunts, and eats your alone in dark rooms, sleep- boyfriend’s face. Parents ping and/or showering, and are sooo lame. being stabbed. Good luck! 24 | The Current | Oct. 25, 2010 Your weekly calendar of campus events. “What’s Current” is a free service for student organizations. Submissions must be turned in by 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 What’s Current Current.” No phone submissions.

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Monday, Oct. 25 Wednesday, Oct. 27 Friday, Oct. 29 Arianna String Quartet Protect St. Louis Psychology Dept. Colloquium with Tara Barnes

From 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., the Arianna String Quar- From 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., an informational workshop From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tara Barnes, PhD. hosts a semi- tet members return to discuss their work and teaching on Missouri’s Propositon A will be held in 450 Lucas Hall. nar on firing patterns in neurons of the sensorimotor in the J.C. Penney Conference Center. For info, contact Pros and Cons of the proposition will be discussed. For striatum during learning will be held in Benton 101. For Karen Lucas at 314-516-5698. more info contact Gerda Ray at 314-863-3166. more info, contact Tara Galovski at 314-516-7232

Tuesday, Oct. 26 Thursday, Oct. 28 Saturday, Oct. 30 Ad Workshop Children’s Game Night Hermann London Halloween 5K

From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The National Sales Network is From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., a Hispanic game night will be At 11:30 a.m., a 5K run/walk will start and end at hosting a sales workshop for all interested UMSL stu- held in Pilot House. Students are invited to come play Schlafly Bottleworkshop parking lot, 7260 Southwest Hispanic games they may remember as children. For dents. The workshop includes 2 speakers and a ques- Ave, Maplewood, MO. Proceeds go to Missouri Coali- more info, contact Lidia Aponte at 314-825-8977. tion/answer session. For more info, contact Charlotte tion Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. For more Petty at 314-516-5174. info, contact Chris at 314-381-9215.