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www.thecurrentonline.com INSIDE Oscar UMSL weighs in on affirmative action initiative Night: By CARRIE F ASISKA across the Country including ' !=olo­ Quick Read been modified. Jones said he feels that supporting rado, Nebraska, Arizona and Okla- There are many groups around the affinnative action is "the right thing .the show Managing Editor . homa.' . UM-St. Louis staff and professors state that are against MoCRI and the to do, the smart thing to do." Affir­ Currently, there is controversy in . ·disl;:ussed the effects of an anti- banning of affirmative action, includ­ mative action creates "a more equal, will go on Ward Conneily, a California busi­ the state. courts over the lal).guageof affirmative action initiative making .its ing the WE CAN coalition. more level playing field" he said. nessman, has proposed 'an amend­ the proposed amendment. MoCRI way through Missouri courts at Harris­ On Wednesday, WE CAN held a Deborah Bums, director of the Of­ Check out ment to the Missouri Constitution filed a lawsuit against Robin Carna- 5towe on Wednesday. public hearing to save affirmative ac­ fice of Equal 0pp0rUmity at UM-St. The Current's . that would ban affirmative action pro- han, Missouri secretary of state, for tion at Harris Stowe State College. Louis, also spoke during the hearing scorecard for the grams across the state. .' changing the language of the pro- etliiiicity, or national origin to meet During the hearing, local advo­ about the possible effects of MoCRI Academy Awards, The amendment ' would affect . posa!. fedenllprogram funds eligibility stan­ cates spoke about what affirmative on local higher education institutions. which will be held on . state departments and other public . The original' ballot title . read, ' . dards as well as pref'erential treatment action is, why st. Louis needs affir­ Burris explained that without af­ Sunday, Feb. 24. institutions such as public educa- . "Sball the Missouri Constltutiori be for bona fide qualifications based on mative action and the projected local firnlative action, scholarships and fi­ tion, political subdivisions and amend~d t~;ban affi~ative ~ction sex?" . impact that the Civil Rights Initiative nancial aid would be eliminated leav~ public corporations. . . programs designed to . eliminate dis- MoCRI claimed that Carnahan would have on higher education and ing many minority students unable to See A&E, page 8 . This ballot initiative, the crimination against, and .improve op­ . rewrote the title to read "ban affir­ local jobs. afford college. Ifminorities could not Missouri Civil Rights Ini­ portunities for, women and minorities mative action programs designed to Terry Jones, Ph.D., UM-St. Louis afford to attend college, it could lead tiative, is sponsored by the in public contracting, employment eliminate discrimination against, and political science professor, spoke to a decrease in a diverse workforce. One in a thousand •.• American Civil Rights Coalition and education; and allow preferential improve opportunities for women and about why SL Louis needs affirmative and is just one of five state initiatives treatment based on race, sex, color, minorities." The ballot title has since action. See AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, page 3 Courtney Watts, guard for the women's basketball ---~ team, recorded her 1,OOOth BLACK HISTORY: MONTH career point during Senior I House bill Night in Saturday's game against Quincy. See SPORTS, page 10 would limit

Meefthe Alumni Association president A bill currently making its way . I . through the Missouri legislature would Hubert Hoosman has a his­ limit the enrollment of illegal aliens in tory with UM-St. Louis, in­ Missouri universities. but some ques­ cluding a place in the UMSL tion whether this piece of legislation is Sports Hall of Fame. Now, turning admissions offices into border Hoosman is continuing his patrols. The Hou Immigration rnmittee legacy with the alumni. p:I d a version of Mis ouri HB 1463 See FEATURES, page 6 on Feb. 7. The bilL which originally re­ quested colleges and lmiversities check the status of all students who apply, was amended to verify those who are en­ rolled only. Rep. Jerry Nolte (R-Gladstone) is sponsoring HB1463, which would re­ quire higher education institutions to certify that they did not knowingly en­ roll illegal aliens. Nolte did not return Qtick Read phone calls. "Right now, we House Bill 1463, Sounds from South Mike Jones, senior policy adviser to St. Louis County Ex.ecutive Charlie Dooley, talks about the black student movement at UM·St. sponsored by Louis in the late 1960s. Jones was one of the first members of Associated Black Collegians, which formed o!,! campus in 1968 . do not verify the le- Africa at the PAC . gal status of anyone Rep. Jerry Nolte, who is applying for would restrid Ladysmith Black Mambazo admission," said illegal aliens gives the audience an earful Joel Glassman, as­ from enroll ing in at the Touhill. 40 years of ABC • • and count ...... ·.- g sociate provost for universities, but • Academic Affairs some question . See A&E, page 8 and director fOf the whether the Center for Intema- bill is turning BY: PAUL t1ACKBARTH • EDiTOR-iN-CHIEF tional Studies. "It's admissions ON THE WEB based on an aca- off ices into demic decision. We border patrols. .hen you talk to guys my age, all of them black, some 1!Cht[ rot do not investigate." CIJM of them white, we all say the. same thing: We never Glassman said there is an assumption that students who Web poll results: Wthought we'd live to see [Barack] Obama. I never What was your reaction to are not legal residents of the United the results of the thought I would be alive to say a black guy had a legitimate States "will be carrying a neon sign." However, staff at UM-St. Louis WOf­ "Super Tuesday" primaries? chance to be presid~nt of the United States." ry if the bill becomes law, it would be 2% Those thoughts summed up the past 40 years for Mike a "massive undertaking" and a "rather significant burden," Glassman said . Jones, senior policy adviser for St. Louis County Executive Greg McCalley, associate vice pro, Charlie Dooley and UM-St. Louis alumnus. vost for Student Affairs, said the'change from verifying students that un iversities "If you would've asked me in 1,968, would you see a black "admit" to those thev "enroll" would be CEO ofa Fortune 50 corporation iike Merrill Lynch ... I'd say, a change "from ch~cking man y, many Matthew Hili • /'bolo fIlliJor thousands to just about a thousand." 'not possible,''' Jones said. "If you would've asked me ... if Kelcy Siddall, p~ent of the Black Leadership Organizing McCalley said the UM system is Council, said the black student movement on UM-St. Louis' cam­ trying to lower that number more by we'd have a black man as secretary of state and black woman pus was low key. requiring admissions offices to check only newly enrolled students, in stead Excited as national security adviser, I'd say, 'get out of here. '" "For me, as I look back from that spring of '68, that you'd of all currently enrolled students, which What Obama has accomplished made something true for • Disappointed be talking to me in the county executive's office on the ninth for the UM system, would total about blacks that once was only true for.whites: I can be anything. 63,000 students. floor. .. Forget Colon Powell and Barack Obama. I would've In addition to cbecking inunigra­ Enraged While the successes of the civil rights movement and black tion status, the registrar at each campus , said Mike Jones couldn't have done this," he said. student movement of the late '60s helped Stan O'Neal from would be required to send an annual let­ Don't care Just as he.represented black students at UM-St. Louis in ter to the Missouri legislature proving Merrill Lynch or Condoleezza Rice become U.S. security they did not knowingly admit any illegal What primary? 1968, his struggle continues in his current job, where he de- adviser, Jones was not immune to the possibilities that those alien to the institution before receiving What is that? . scribes being in a room representing people who cannot get state funding . This week's question: movements opened for him. For UM-St. Louis admissions, if into that same room. ' In honor of President's Jones attended UM-St. Louis from 1967-1971 and gradu- passed, the law would require increase Day, who is your favorite ''That is a direct result of my experience in the organization staff power, including two additional president of all-time? . ated in 1975 majoring msecondary education and history. He full-time staff members to cover the that I brought from the '60s," he said. work, McCalley said. However, since was there in the spring of 1968 for the beginnings of the As­ the University is switching to the Peo­ INDEX._ _ _ sociated B~ack Collegians, whic~ celebrated 40 years in exis­ pleSoft filing system, the office is ready See HISTORY OF ABC, page 7 electronic-wise, he said. What's Current 2 tence on campus this year. Crimelin~ ...... ? See IMMIGRATION, page 3 Opin.i?n. s .... .~.~. ~ Features 6-7 ...... 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! ~ ". i. 'f Page 2 ~h( lturrcnt February 18) 2008 CAMPUS MACHO MAMAS DEVOUR BURRITOS IN CONTEST 1Che ~urrmt. The University of Missouri-51. Louis Student New,paper Since 1966 CRIMELINE STAff Paul Hackbarth • Editor-in-Chief Carrie Fasiska • Managing Editor Melissa S. Hayden • Busine ss Manager MONDAY, FEB. 11 Rob Borkin • Ad Diredor STEALfNG UNDER $500 - Judi Linville· Adviser VILLA BUILDING ' Mabel Suen • Co py Editor The victim reported that some­ Justi Montague· Copy Editor time since the beginning of the se­ Shannon McManis • Design Editor mester, person(s) unknown stole Sarah O'Brien '. News Editor six videotapes which were being Cate Marquis • A& EEdito r LaGuan Fuse. Sports Ed itor stored in the attic area of the build- Jng. Tom Schnable • Asst. Sports Editor Angie Spencer • Proofreader Gene Doyel • Web Editor TUESDAY, FEB. 12 Matthew Hill • Photo Ed itor Danny Reise· Asst. Photo Editor / STEALINC UNDER $500 - Distribution UNIVERSITY MEADOWS Staff Writers Sometime between Feb. 8 and Feb. II property belonging to the Jeremy Trice, Bianca Powell, Greg victim was stolen from his apart­ Gatcombe, Scott Lavelock, Christa Riley, ment. The items include an I-Pod Camila Buechler, Chris Stewart, Jessica Nano and radio and a Chemistry Keil textbook. The victim indicated . Columnists that his apartment is frequently Stuart Reeves, Thomas He lton. left unlocked. Michael Cosby Staff Photographers PROPERlY DAMAGE10 VEH ICLE- Courtney A. Stro ng, Sofi Seck' WEST DRIVE GARAGE Danny Reise· }&islant PboIu Editor Page Designers The victim stated that between Paige Dubman (LEm, sophomore, business administration, and Eliy Pini, sophomore, secondary English education, were two of the Tom Bremer 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m., after parking contestants in the 2008 UM-St. Louis Macho Burrito Eating Championship during halftime of the "Pack the Stands" game Thursday a vehicle in the garage, ano ther in the Mark Twain gymnasium. Pini was the winner the event. Cartoonists vehicle approached and the driver El izabeth Gearhart, Cody Perkins got out and started screaming at Advertising Representatives the victim and pounding on the "What's Current" is a free seNice for all student organizations and driver's side glass window. campus departments. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. the Thurs­ Amanda Ward The victim left the area and day before publication. 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Instructional Computing trying to park a vehide in the ga­ Thi event is free and open to the Labs are offering I-hour classes Business I 314-516-6810 rage. another whick backed up "Point-of-View: \ eed & 'The Children Mar h' , public. i it http://cfis-urnsLcom un a nunlber of computer topics. Fax I 314-516-6811 quickly in an attempt to take the Seed" is the latest exhib it in which tells th story how the or call 7299 for more informa­ .10st subjects are offered ·everal parking space. the Poin t -of-View photography young pe pie of Binningham. tion. time . Whi le this vehicle backed uP. project 0 erseen by the Public Alabama bra ed fire ho es and These cia es are free to UMSL Email [email protected] the victim thought that the vehicle Policy Research Center at M­ polies dogs in 1963 and fought tLld nls. tall and faculty. To sign Mail I 388 MSC was struck by the suspect vehicle. Campus Rec Trivia Night St. Louis. It opens at no n. The segrega.t.ion. will be shown in up and \iew a c mplete list of One University B.lvd. The victim got out to look at the , 1 II St. Louis, MO 63121 car for dalDi'go:. when the first ve­ seric:;s features photo t.'1ken b_ 21 Clark H " at 3 p.m. The li4n Cal'upus Rec .... i II host hi ia available training sessions. ~isit hicle drove back past and threw a. people who li ve ~~d rll: in ur­ highlights how the young peop1e night from 7 p.m. until !O p.m. at http://www.umsL dwtraining or o played 8 role in the ci il dghrs the Pro incial Cu-e. This e ent plastic bottle of lemonade, .strik- ban areas. This exhibit features any computer lab on campus, or Oft THEW£B ing the victim's vehicle. The vic- photos by children who attended mo ement. This ev nt is ire . i free to students faculty taff, call 7170. . ~ tim went to the police station to a summer ramp at West End Contact the Institute fo r Wom­ famiJy and friend s. aximu.m report the incident. The suspect is Mt. Carmel Community Out­ en's and Gender Studies at 5581 of 10 people per tab le. Priz s Researchers at UMSL are unknown. reach Center. The exhibit will for more information. and snacks for all participants. s king participants for a new 1Chc (Eurrrnt run through May 18 in 362 SSB. Registration required. For more study assessing and treating indi­ http://www.thecurrentonline.com This event is free and open to Homelessness Panel il.lfonnation, please call 5326 or vidual sutfering from Post-Trau­ FRIDAY, FEB. 15 . the public. Hours are 9 a.m. to VlSlt http://,v\vw.umsl.eduiser­ matic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 5 p.m. Visit http://pprc.umsl.edu Gallery 210 ",'ill host a panel vice recsport. To register, visit Participants must be 18 years old - lffiIRS TO THE EDITOR POSSISSlON OFMARUUANA - for more information. discussion in conjuction \vith its 203 Mark Twain. and uffering from PTSD resulting PARKING LOT KK exhibit "Urgent Shelter" on the from an interpersonal assault. Par­ Letters to the editor sho uld be brief, and those not exceeding 250 words will be During a traffic stop on East Bosnian Film and concerns and issues faced by the ticipants will be compensated up · given preference. We edit letters for clarity Drive at Lot K.K for a stop sign Culture Lecture homeless in St Louis, the avail­ SUNDAY, FEB. 24 to S250 for their time, including ii and length. not for dia lect, correctness. violation at about 2:30 a.m. , the able social services, and the in­ full psychological assessment and intent or grammar. All letters must be signed officer located some marijuana Lejla Panjeta, professor of tersections between art, society Philanthropy Lecture trauma-focused therapy, free of and must include a dayt ime phone number. and a small glass pipe in the pos­ theater and media studies at the and recovery. This event will charge. Students must include their student 10 session of the driver. The driver numbers. 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Research in Ormylia, Greece, Rec's Table Tennis TQltrnament SlIAUNGUNDE R$500 • will present a lecture on exam­ DES LEE TECHNOlOCY CENTER 3:30 p.m. and again on Feb. 21 are Tuesday, feb.. 19. at 3:30 p.m. This event is free Welcome to Stepford ples of philanthropy throughout This one-night intramural tour- ABOUT US · Between noon and 1 p.m., a and open to the public. For more history and into modern times. · nament on Feb. 26 from 6:30 to 9 The Current is published weekly on digital camera was stolen from the information, call 6663. . Brooke Center Wise, alum­ Reception at 7 p.m., lecture at · p.rn. features matches for all skill- Mondays. Advertising ra tes are avai lable Des Lee Technology Center. The na and mixed media artist, will 7:30 p.m. in the SGA chambers. · levels. To register or for more in­ upon request; term s, conditions and reporting party, who works for ITS Mr. &Mrs. RHA Pageant present her exhibit, "Welcome This event is free and open to the fotmation, visit 203.Mark Twain or restridions apply. indicated that three black male to Stepford." The exhibit is a public. For more information, call 5326. The Current, financed in part by student adivities fees, is not an official publication juvenile~ came into the Lab area RHA hosts its annual drag humorously clever representa­ call 7299 . and requested to use the comput­ of UM-St. Louis. beauty pageant, with prizes for tion of the issues of sexism that The University is not respon si ble for the ers. One of these juveniles later participants, from 7:30 p.m. un­ women face in modern society. con tent of The Current and/or its policies . . came up to the counter to borrow til 9:30 p.m. in the Pilot House. A reception will taken place Commentary and columns reflect the a camera. Sometime after they For more information, call the from 4 p.rn. until 7 p.m. in Gal­ opinion of the individual author. . had used the camera, the three ju­ Uns igned editorials reflect the opinion veniles simply walked out of the RHAat6877. lery Visio. with refreshments. of the majority ohhe Editorial Board_ The . building, before the employees The exhibit is free and will run Current requests the courtesy of at least even realized it, and never turned WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20 until March 14. For more infor­ 24-hour advance notice for all events to be the camera back in. The investi­ mation, visit http://www.urns!. covered. Advertisements do not necessarily gation is continuing and obtaining edul-galvisio or call 7922. refiect the opinion of The Current, its staff the identity on the three subj ects is Effective Advertising membe rs orthe University. . All materials contained 'in each printed and undeIWay. The Office of Student Life Irish Nationalist Lecture online issue are property of The Current and will hold an iriformational semi­ may not be reprinted, reused oneproduced ST£Al.ING OVER $500 - nar on effective advertising con­ J.J. Lee, Glucksman Profes­ without the prior, expressed and written UNIVERSnY MEADOWS cepts and strategies. This event sor of Irish Studies and director consent of The Current. First copy is free; air subsequent copies 'are Sometime between 5 p.m. will be at 1 p.m. in · the SGA of Glucksman Ireland House at 25 cents and are available at the 'offices of and 6:30 p.m., the victim had his Chambers. This event is free. New York University will pres- The Current. Apple MacbookPro laptop com­ For more information, please . ent a lecture at 12:30 p.m. on Mi­ puter stolen from his apartment. call 5291 or visit 366 MSC. chael Davitt, an Irish nationalist The victim advised that he left ADVERTISING the computer near the couch, and his apartment was left unlocked. headline should have read, "Garda­ "Coaching for the game or fo r the reetly stated Ma~een Thornton was All UM-St. Lou is students. alumni, faculty Nothing else of value was taken sil does not cute HPV, cancer.'" opportunity?" had the wrong col­ Charles' former wife. She was still and staff are entitled to free dassified from the apartment. The com­ In the restaurant review, "400 umn. The column printed was actu­ his wife at the time. advertisements of 40 words or less, puter was entered into the system CORRECTIONS Olive: Dining in elegance," the ar­ ally the Short Fuse from the week of The CUTrent also offers display as stolen. There are no suspects in In the article, "Missouri chooses advertisements at a rate of. $8.75 per this incident. The Current regrets thai some­ ticle incorrectly stated the restaurant Jan. 28. Obama, McCain," the story ineOT­ column inch for off campus advertisers times in our making of this publica­ offered more than 20 different kinds In the article, "Tension erupts in recNy stated that the winner of the and $7.75 for on campus organizations The UM-St. Louis Police De­ tion, we make mistakes. To report of wine. 400 Olive actually serves violence at Kirkwood City Hall," Mi~souri primary has always w«;ln and departments. Various discounts may partment is open 24 hours a day. . any corrections that need to be over 100 kinds of wine. . the story incorrectly stated that the presidential electi·on. MissoUri . apply. To receive an advertising rate card, contact our advertising or business staff or Ifyou see anyone that looks suspi­ made, please con/act The Current at In the article, "Dinner and .a Charles Thornton filed a fedeallaw­ has always chosen the president in­ ciOliS or oul of place YOll are en­ download a rate card from our Web site at 314-516-5174 or by email at/hecl/r­ movie: Valentine's date staple," the stut against the Missouri Supreme the general election, not the primary http://www.thecurrentonline.comladrates couraged to call the UM-St. Louis [email protected]. byline for Stephanie Soleta was in" Court. except for 1956. Police at 516-5155 or 911 ifit is In the Feb. 11 issue of The Cur­ correctly spelled. The lawsuit was actually against The credit for the photograph of an emergency. Remember Ihat crime preven­ rent the follt9wing corrections need The article, "Men's basketball the Kirkwood city council. The T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O'Fallon, AffilIATIONS tion is a community effort, and to be made: rocks the Hawks," was not com­ article also incorrectly stated· that Mo. in tlie "Spring into Sports" spe­ anyone having informalion con­ In the staff viewpoint, "Gardasil plete. The full version of the story Mayor Mike Swoboda was released cial section was incorrectly named. MCMA ' cerning these or any other inci­ does not cure herpes," the headline can be read at http:((www.thecurren­ from the hospital Feb. 10. At tbe The correct credit should have dents should contact the campus incorrectly named herpes ' as a dis­ tonline. corn., time, Swob,oda was still in critical been given to www.ballparkdigest WJJJ police. ease treated by the medicine. The The Short Fuse column titled, condition.. Also, the story incor- com. F~bruary 18, 2008 1thc Q:urrrnt Page 3 ]}emocratic front runner still not obvious yet NEWS BRIEFS Forsee ~fficially takes over as S_uperdelegates will decide fate of Obama, Clinton as Democratic National Convention approaches system president Monday Gary Forsee, former chairman By JUSTI MONTAGUE delegates. their choosing. Sen. Barack candidate they will be supporting, and Chief Executive Officer of Currently, Copy Editor There will be Obama has it is difficult to pinpoint the exact Sprint-Nextel McCain 1S 463 Republi­ taken a slender amount of support a candidate has. Corp. will of­ leading the can unpledged lead over for­ However, according to an ongo­ ficially begin Although Super Tuesday is long race with 801 delegates, and mer first lady ing CNN poll, Clinton has the sup­ his term as the since over, Americans still do not awarded del­ a Republican and New York port of at least 234 superdelegates, next president have a clear idea of who the Demo­ egates and candidate will Sen. Hillary while Obama trials behind her with of the Univer­ cratic nominee will be for the presi­ 26 unpledged require 1,191 Clinton. the support of 156. The remaining sity of Mis­ dential election in 2008. RNC votes, delegates to re­ o bam a superdelegates are either neutral, souri system. A clear Republican front runner Mike Hucka­ ceive the nom- currently has undecided or have not revealed their Forsee was has been established in Arizona Sen. bee is trailing John McCain (R) ination. Barack Obama (0) 1,096 pledged Hillary Clinton (0) preferences. announced as John McCain, who swept his com­ behind Mc- Awarded 801 delegates Sup e r - 1,01)6pledged delegates delegates and 977 pledged delega,tes While it appears that Clinton the Univer- petition, Arkansas Gov. Mike Huck­ Cain with 217 delegates are 157 super- holds a sizeable lead anlong su­ sity's 22nd Gary Forsee abee and Texas U.S. House member delegates and Paul is closing things the Democratic equivalent to RNC delegates, and Clinton is corning in perdelegates, Obama has recently president on Ron Paul, in the Potomac primaries, up with 16 votes. votes. All 796 of them are typically second place by a mere 42 delegates, received some high profile endorse­ Dec. 20, 2007. Forsee will replace held Tuesday, Feb. 12. Mitt Romney, who is no longer party elites (members of th§ Demo­ with 977 pledged and 234 superdel­ ments, including those from Sens. Gordon Lamb, who has served as in­ McCain received a total of 104 running, is still holding on to his 286 cratic National Committee, elected egates. Ted Keunedy and John Kerry, both terim president since April 2007. delegates from these primaries, 16 delegates. Neither Huckabee nor officials or other party leaders), and Obama and Clinton are still wait­ of Massachusetts. Forsee will be visiting the UM­ from the District of Columbia, 28 Paul have been awarded any RNC they may have a larger part in select­ ing to hear who John Edwards' 26 If Obama and Clinton continue St. Louis campus on Monday, Feb. from Maryland and 60 from VIr­ votes. ing the Democratic nominee than delegates will be awarded to, and the neck and neck race they have 25 at noon for an open reception gInIa. The unpledged RNC members ever before. both are far from the 2,025 delegates lead so far, superdelegates may be with the campus community. No other Republican candidates are typically members of the Re­ After his eight straight wins in needed to claim the democratic the deciding factor, but their lead have been awarded delegates from publican National Committee, who Utah, Louisiana, Nebraska, Wash­ nomination. could change anytime with 19 Re­ these competitions, but Maryland is become delegates automatically and ington, Maine, the District ofColum­ Because superdelegatesare not publican primaries and caucuses left Mark Twain pool closed still waiting to award nine unpledged are free to support the candidate of bia, Maryland, and VIrginia; Illinois reguired to publicly announce which and 18 Democratic races still togo. for health inspection

Swimmers using the pool in the Mark Twain complex will have to wait for the St. Louis County Health 'STATEHOUSE Department's inspecton before the pool reopens again. The pool closed on Wednesday SISTERS' because of "trouble regulating the chemicals in the pool," said Intramu­ ral Coordinator Pam Steinmetz. She said chlorine levels were too high, which caused itchy skin and faded swimsuits in some swimmers in the water aerobics class. Steinmetz said the athletics de­ partment is regulating the chemical levels on a daily basis. The Health Department has closed the pool until at least Tuesday, Feb. Curator Cheryl Walker (FAR LEFT) from the UM Board of 19. On tha day, a team will return for Curators moderates "State· a follow-up inspection. house Sisters: A conversa· After the county health depart­ tion with women leaders" ment gives the OK, classes and with guests Missouri Sen. schedules will return to normal. Maida Coleman, minority floor leader (CENTER) and Mis· souri Rep. Jamilah Nasheed. Criminology professor honored The panel discussed women in politics on Friday in Cen· with 'Sold on St. Louis' award tury Room B. Of the 34 state senators, seven are women Richard Rosenfeld, curators' . ~ ..~ ~d, of. ijle 158 representa~ , ,·lives in the Missouri House, professor of criminology and crimi­ -' " 31 are female. nal jl tiae received the Sold on. St. Louis Award Wednesday I.! at Union Sta­ tion for his Matthew Hill • P!Joro EdiJor research re­ garding St. Louis' rarlk­ ing in October A.~~I~.rt'I.:".!ly~ .. ~~!I.~~::.!r?lnpq$~. J Executive and Teaching and Irt'I. ~ 1~~A!I~~ : pa$.eL ... 2006 as the Burris was not only concerned fairness and equality," that men and . Administrative Research most danger­ To check the status of stu- about student emollment, but facul­ women, no matter what race, should _ ··_··_·_· __.. t·· ··FulTf7me······-· Parttlme.. r.. ·Full .. f7m·e...... · ..P arf t,riie- ous city in the ; . T . dents living within the border, ty recruitment as well. She said it is be offered decent paying jobs and , i nation. Richard Rosenfeld "important to have diverse faculty that everyone should have an op­ Male 70 4 ; 267 577 Glassman said documentation, Rosen- and the students can relate better portunity to make a living. , like a birth certificate, would feld's research countered the Mor­ when they have teachers that look Affirmative action has already ...... e···_··_ _· ·_ · .. _·1'··· .. prove a student's status. For in­ gan Quitno Press report's claim that like them." been banned in California, Wash­ Female ; 74 2 289 369 ternational students born outside St. Louis topped the list of most dan­ Dick Fleming, Chief Executive ington and Michigan because of the .A. ...._ the country, documents from gerous cities in the U.S. Officer of the Regional Chamber work of the American Civil Rights Am'e'r!can their respective cowltries, or a Rosenfeld was one of six St. and Gro\vth Association, talked Coalition. green card, would suffice, but Louisians who won the award. The about the effects the proposed ini­ During the hearing, Penny Pen­ Indian / o the bill only affects students liv­ St. Louis Regional Chamber arld tiative would have on local busi­ nington, a former Michigan resi­ Alaskan ing within the U.S. border. Growth Association nominated nesses and corporations. dent, spoke about the impact of Native Rosenfeld. "The most important factor in the ban. When the proposal made "[International students1 must secure a visa to study and keeping businesses in the area is the it onto the ballot in Michigan. Pen­ Asian I Senate bill would cap ability to attract and keep a work­ nington said, "the language was must issue documents to apply Pacific o 58 115 force," Fleming said. convoluted. " for a visa, but that is done with tuition for veterans . He explained one of the key attri­ The proposal ended up passing Islander the U.S. Department of State," _._. .-- -,...... - . ". --. - . ~- , butesthat attracts people to St. Lou­ S8 percent to 42 percent. She noted Glassman said. The Missouri Senate gave first­ is is its diverse community. Fleming one of the effects of this ban w'as a Black 22 39 84 While HB1463 may require round approval on Wednesday to a said businesses feel this amendment drop in minority enrollment at the ,; · - · ~-····· · ·· .. ·· · · ··· · · - ·· · · ·· ·~·I - ···· an extra workload, Glassman bill, which would cut tuition for mili­ would send "the opposite view of a University of Michigan. questioned whether the legisla­ tary veterans up to nearly 80 percent According to the WE CAN Hispanic 1 o 9 27 Ji. diverse community." tion is an appropriate function at the University of Missouri. Also at the hearing to speak about Coalition's website, the proposal .,, -_ ...._ .. .. _...... ! . ·· .. ·- ·- ····· ..f of a university. "It's the job of Sen. Maida Coleman, minority the impact the initiative would have can bypass the legislative process White 119 6 437 704 the Department of Homeland floor leader from St. Louis, is spon­ on local jobs was Gerry Feldhaus, by getting registered voters to sign ...... --- .... -...... -....- .---..... ~ . - .~ ...,~:;...... --. ; Security, but we're being asked soring the "Missouri Returning He­ executive secretary-treasurer of the a petition to place it on the Nov. 4 Not . , St. Louis Building and Construction ballot. MoCRI would need an esti- . o o 12 12 to carry out a police function," roes' Edncation Act," which would Trades Council. mated 150,000 signatures to accom­ Available 1 he said. "We're not setup to do allow certain veterans of the U.S. Feldhaus said he believes affir­ plish this. WE CAN is urging voters that, and it's not an inexpensive military to pay $50 per credit hour Source: Chancellor'#Jiversity Initiative, 2006 mative action is "simply an issue of not to sign these petitions. activity. " for tuition at Missouri colleges and McCalley agreed with Glass­ universities that receive state fund­ man's thoughts. "It sure feels ing. Resident undergraduate tuition like we're checking for the gov­ at the University of Missouri is cur­ ernment to make sure they are rently about $236 per credit hour. not illegal," he said. McCalley The new tuition cap would only has not run into any illegal aliens apply to veterans who served in while working at m,1-St. Louis. combat after Sept. II, 2001, were While Missouri universities discharged from service under hon­ may be facing tougher restric­ orable conditions, are enrolled in un­ tions on illegal aliens, across the dergraduate courses and have at least river, SID-Edwardsville openly a GPAof2.5. admits undocumented students. Veterans would be eligible for the According to a post on the a lower tuition rate for up to 10 years college admissions counselors from the veteran's last discbarge be­ listserv, Todd Burrell, director fore the chance expires. of Admissions at SlUE wrote, University of Missouri officials "when a student applies for said the cap would cost the Univer­ admission on our undergradu­ sity about $1.6 million per year. ate application .. . they simply During debate of the bill on the check the box on question 9 as floor, Sen. Charlie Shields, majority 'requesting consideration un­ leader from St. Joseph, argued the der Public Act 93-7.' These stu­ legislature should absorb the cost of dents are reviewed as any other the bill, but the legislature opposed it student based on our admission in the perfected version of the bill. • OPEN TO. ALL STUDENTS WITH • APPLICATIONS MUST CONSIST OF A • DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: criteria at the time of application The Senate will hold another vote - AT LEAST A 2.0 GPA. MUST. RESUME, COVER LEITER AND FRIDAY, MARCH 14 AT 5 P.M. for admission. By checking this on the bill before it is sent to the box, students will be [sic] pay in HAVE COMPLEl ED NINE CREDIT THREE LETIERS OF RECOMMENDA­ E-MAIL: [email protected] House of Representatives. state tuition ... " To read more about the bill, go to: HOURS AT UM-ST. LOUIS. OR DROP OFF AT 388 MSC. TION SENT TO PAUL HACKBARTH. Glassman noted that if http://www.senate.mo. gov 108infoi HE 1463 becomes law, the Uni­ BTS_ Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R THE CURRENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER - CALL 314-516-5174 FOR MORE INFORMATION versity would comply with it. &BillID=61. :, , . ! Page 4 ~hc~rrf1lt February 18, 2008

OUR OPINION EDITOR'S VIEWPOINT Media attention does not equal more · school shootings

We have all heard .' the real world. the scenario before: Despite this, a mentally ill student many worry that the from a bad back­ copycat syndrome ground builds up so will continue, but much hate and anger the oruy reason it that he or she bursts continues is that out in some random readers and viewers act ofvio1ence. still want to know It has been called every last detail of the 20/20 hindsight the tragedy, and phenomenon. It is since violence sells easy to look back By PAUL HACKBARTH in the media, the vi­ and say this or that cious cycle goes on Editor·in·Chief caused the student to and on. act out. Some blame So, the question it on a mental dis- remains, has our ob­ order and ask, why did the shooter session with school shootings in the not get help sooner? Why did the media gone too far? shooter's teacher or parents not see The media may influence would­ the signs? be shooters as much as the media Unfortunately, if a student walked may influence how we should dress onto the UM-St. Louis campus today or act. and decided to shoot up the place, But if the media was not there to that individual would not be wear­ warn its audience members about ing a bright neon sign as a warning school shootings, where else would to others. the public turn to in order to help Others blame enforcement of gun prevent repeat incidents? Elizabeth Gearhart. IIIUJimlor control laws or that guns are easily While the next school shooter accessible . may not carry the obvious warning . Again, unfortunately, our forefa­ signs, the media can help inform thers put in that pesky Amendment communities about what counselors 2 in our nation's constitution that we ofter to troubled students, talk with have the right to bear arms. doctors about symptoms of mental Lately, the most cited reason disease, what officials can do to offer Anti-affirmative action for why school shootings happen better alert systems at schools, show is an easy one: blame it on the me­ the effectiveness of ineffectiveness dia, which supposedly prompt these of current emergency procedures, , "copycats. " and so on. Under this argument, a constant Information, not sensationalism, initiat·ve isa step backward bombardment of media attention to of crimes and violence on school these school shootings only aids a po­ campuses will lead to fewer school How ironic does it seem that an people with disabilities and, in some redefine scholarships a,varded to stu­ tential shooter to see that it can work shootings in the long run. EDITORIAL BOARD and strikes fear into the community In the case of NIU, they learned anti-affirmative action initiative cases. people from rural backgrounds dents based on gender or race. who can say have made it where they that this can, indeed, happen. a lesson from Virginia Tech and had arises as Blaek History Month is If minorities have limited access Pa ul Ha ck barth are today because of affirmative ac­ The fact of the matter is that there many of the steps in place to prevent well underway this Fcbruary with to an affordable education, they may Carrie Fa siska tions. has been no proven direct correlation another tragedy, but sometimes, bad Sarah O' Brien Women's History Month coming up never be the most qualified applicant between media coverage and school things can still happen. Cate Marquis in March. This initiative is trying to Proponents of the amendment for a job. violence just as there is no clear cut Tak.'ing media coverage alone out LilGuiln Fuse erase decades and decades of the ac­ say that affirmati e action actually Hiring of faculty and staff may evidence violence in teLevision or of the equation is about as effective Tom Schnilble complishments and advancements of has negative consequences, such as also be adversely affected by taking video games leads to violent acts in as taking gun control out of the mix. Shannon McManis these groups and other minorities. choosing less qualified minority ap­ race or gender out of the equation. Matthew Hill This proposal from California plicants just to .fiLl a quota demanded While quality ofteaching is obvious­ . .II businessman Ward Connerly, chair­ by affirmative action. ly a high priority to provide the best STAFF VIEWPOINT man of the American Civil Rights "Our Opinion " reflects However, getting rid of such an education to students, the diversity Coalition, may result in banning the majority opinion of action would ultimately end diver­ that professors and lecturers bring to anti-affirmative action here in Mis­ sity in the workplace, schools and all the classroom is more valuable than the Editorial Board. souri, while some form'or another Citizens should own healthcare of the public sector. Everybody, no ever. has already been passed in Califor­ WE WANT TO nia, Michigan and Washington state. matter the color of their skin, gen­ So what can we do to prevent the With Arizona Sen. those who purchase In Missouri, the initiative would der or economic status, should have efforts of this prohibition of affirma­ John McCain clos­ their own insurance HEAR FROM YOU add Section 34, Article I to the con­ the. same opportunities available to tive action? ing in on his party's to shop outside of stitution stating "The state shall not them. The coalition can use a ballot ini­ presidential nomina­ their local market tion, it seems timely to As a forum for public discriminate against, or grant prefer­ Effects of the ban on affirmative tiative instead of going through the and be able to carry discuss his health care their coverage with expression on campus, ential treatment to, any individual or action in states that have already legisiahlie that requires signatures group on the basis of race, sex, color, passed legislation include initial low­ of voters. In Missouri, this means an proposals. them across the The Current welcomes While McCain's country. ethnicity, or national origin in the op­ er enrollment of minorities in public estim.ated 150,000 to 180,000 sig­ letters to the editor and plan moves away from It also would eration of public employment, public universities and lower percentage natures. If they receive the required guest commentaries education, or public contracting." government mandates, provide a tax cred­ of businesses owned by women and number of signatures by May 8, the from students, faculty, While a recent panel discussion it is his insistence on it of as much as blacks. initiative will be up for a vote on the staff members and oth­ at Harris-Stowe State University in­ greater individual re­ $5,000 to families ers concerned with issues cluded just a handful of people who Specifically at universities, access Nov. 4 ballot statewide. sponsibility when it that purchase their By STUART REEVES relevant to the University are direct products of affirmative ac­ to aftordable college education .will All voters have to do is simple: do comes to the mainte­ ,insurance indepen­ of Missouri- St. Louis. tion, there are thousands and thou­ feel a major pinch, as some universi­ not sign the initiative petition. Fight nance of our bodies Columnist dently. sands of ethnic minorities, women, ties may be required to eliminate or to keep affirmative action alive. that I find begs a hand­ The last bul- ful of interesting questions regarding let on the presentation of his plan, our national perspective on what du­ found on his campaign. website, says Letters to the edi­ ties are owed to us by our govern­ that we must all take responsibility tor should be brief, and ment when it comes to healthcare, for the maintenance of our health those not exceeding 200 and perhaps our own reluctance to through the regulation or our diets words will be given pref­ admit that we may each owe a duty and exercise. This may sound like erence. We edit letters back. greeting card wisdom. for clarity and length, The first thing that comes to mind With the incidents ofType II Dia­ not for dialect correct­ • Affirmative Action when I look at McCain's plan as it is betes on the lise, which is most often· ness, intent or grammar. compared to other presidential hope­ attributed to poor diets, coming with All letters must include a How do you feel about • Media and school ful's plans that is one ofthese things a strain on our healthcare system daytime phone number. is not like the other. in excess of several million dollars The proposals of former republi­ a year, exactly why should we ex­ Students must include shootings can hopeful Mitt Romney, and dem­ pect the government to take care of their student ID numbers. the topics we've covered? ocratic potentials Barack Obama a body of citizens that seem to,have Faculty and staff must • McCain's health plan and. Hillary Clinton all reduce to little regard for their own bodies? include thei.r title(s) and government mandates in one way Should our children under the age department(s). Editor-in­ or another to force either citizens to of 18 be provided with low-cost or chief reserves the right • Submit a letter to the editor carry some form of health insurance, no-cost health care? Sure, they have to respond to letters. The You can make your voice or for insurers to issue coverage re­ no mobility or income as a protected Current reserves the right • Write a guest commentary gardless of too many factors for it to class. to deny letters. make good business sense for those What about. our elderly and our heard in a variety of ways! • Comment in our online compames. veterans? Guest commentaries' McCain's plan has a few regu- . latory massages that would allow See MCCAIN HEALTH PLAN,page 7 are typically longer (gen­ forums erally 400-600 words) on a specific topic of in­ terest to readers. 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Letters and commen­ taries will also be printed . online at www.thecur­ rentonline .com What do you think of media piracy? CONTACT US Ethan Chou l\iIike Dowd Sarah Souder . Chris Cooper Ben White Sophomore Sophomore S"enior Mail: Senior Junioir ~ One University Blvd. Criminology Marketing Spanish & Sociology Music Education Liberal Studies Room 388 MSC "If I really like the band, "Yes for music. No for Ult's stealing frolJl the ' "It's oasically stealing from "I don't have a big st. Louis, MO 63121 like Flogging Molly, I'll What do you think? Send your own response movies." rich, just annthedorni th~ f1e'Qple who work hard problem with music buy it." of redist'ribution." t'b get where they're at in Email: to [email protected] or talk about it in our but movies I think i~ r rrr t n'O their career, I ani ho February 18, 2008 1Cht Q:urrmt Page 5 STUDY ABROAD

of the Rat scale and mag - nitude that puts those used by American families on the Fourth of July to shame. The fire­ works were not of small boy, who looked the same caliber as By MICHAEL COSBY to be around eight, light those used by profession­ als in the United States, but Columnist another enormous rocket that narrowly missed an electric wire and some were close. CoUl1es), Michael Cosb)1 r exploded with a deafening boom. In the heart of a metropolis home As I walked down Hankou Street, The boy looked proudly to his to over five million, I watched people Michael Cosby shoots off fireworks during the first day oUhe Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year I noticed a dark shape skitter across parents standing behind him, who gleefully setting off huge fireworks on Feb. 7. the sidewalk and stop just under a showed. their approval of his pyro­ in school courtyards, on small side begins to slowly decrease, but even a biggest Roman Candle I have ever When I lit and held the Roman trash can. . technic abilities with smiles and a streets and even at the sides of busy full week after the festival begins, it seen, and a short, but wide, stand candle, it unexpectedly sprouted a I immediately recognized the wave. intersections. is not uncommon to hear the tell-tale comprised of fifty small tubes, each fountain of flames while intermit­ unmist~kable small, furry body and' It was Feb. 7, the first day of the Nanjiflg sounds like a war zone ' pops and cracks. of which contained its own rocket. tently firing a glowing orb of fire disproportionately long, skinny tail, Spring Festival, the Chinese New during the high days of the festival, The next day when I met Mao, my Later that night, we set up at a high into the air. yet my disgust was mitigated by a Year, and I had just arrived in Nan­ and it is quite impossible to walk Chinese tutor and guide around Nan­ small side street and began the mad­ The whole scene was quite ri­ mild amusement at encountering the jingo anywhere at any time of day or night jing, he mentioned he had brought a ness. diculous, and was the most unabash­ new year's namesake. I suppose I always understood without being startled out of your few firecrackers for us to play with The string of' firecrackers took edly careless fun I have had in a long I strolled on toward Tiilghan that gunpowder, and therefore fire­ wits by an explosion just overhead. later. over three mi11Utes to finish explod­ time. Street, puzzled by the oddly rever­ works, originated in China, but it This mixture of missiles and This description proved woefully ing and left a mess of paper casing Before coming to China, I had e.ntial position the rat traditionally was not until traversing the streets of explosives continues for days and inadequate for the mini arsenal he that would be considered criminal in never really been interested in or enjoys relative to the other animals Nanjing that first night that I finally culminates at midnight of the fifth supplied, which might actually have the United States. impressed with the fireworks sold on of the Chinese zodiac, when my at­ comprehended the true extent of the day of the festival, when lighting been considered rather small by Chi­ The rockets launched from the and around the Fourth of July. tention was wrenched from the con­ Chinese affection for recreational off fireworks is considered to bring nese standards. freestanding tube took longer than After witnessing the pyrotechnic templation of Chinese symbolism explosives .. good luck. In addition to a string of what the firecrackers and held up pedes­ extravagance of the Spring Festival, by an enormous firework exploding Everywhere I walked, I encoun­ As people gradually begin return­ resembled Black Cats linked two by trian traffic at the small intersection I think I never will. twenty feet over my head. tered peopleo fall ages buying, selling, ing to work around days six and sev­ two for over four feet, he also had the for a full five minutes. I turned around just in time to see a lighting and watching fireworks of a en, the frequency of the explosions LmERS TO THE EDITOR Delmar Lounge rus -- and most afthem are unaware. Gardasil as a vaccine If Gardasil becomes a vaccine re­ [In response to a letter to the edi­ quired by law, young economically­ tor from the Feb. 11 issue): Regarding Stuart Reeves' Feb. disadvantaged women -- who are I think we can all agree that The 11 opinion piece on the Gardasil more likely, statistically, to have · Current is not a source of hard-hit­ HPV vaccine: First, the subject line more sexual partners, to suffer more ting journalism. But does this fact ("Gardasil does not cure herpes") sexual assaults, and to become sexu­ suggest that misleading restaurant seems like a bit of a nonsequitur. ally active earlier -- will be able to reviews are acceptable just because Gardasil is a vaccine against human obtain this vaccine through the pub­ ..spme of_us. consider the standards papilloma virus, which causes geni­ lic health system at little to no cost _ef.tnis scb-ool Ii~wspaper fe ,be sub­ tal warts, oot against a herpes virus. At the present time. this wghest,Fis1< .tfie , manl$~ rurer pOp t1 ll'/- lian i ~ the }east ,likely ta be par? ! Second" .MercK, ,of I argue that inaccurate journal­ Gardasil, has never touted the vac­ able to afforo the vaccine. Reeves ism is inexcusable regardless of the cine as a cure for HPY. In fact, it is states that he is concerned ab{)ut this paper in which it is published. The recommended for females who have new form of legislating morality. I question therefore becomes: how not yet hit puberty. This is due to the suggest Reeves take a closer look should one's experience at the Del­ fact that it only works as. a vaccine into the anti-vaccination movement mar Restaurant !:md Lounge really be -- a preventative against contracting - religious and moral objections to quantified? the disease -- nota cure, and prepu­ vaccinations are nothing new, and I have visited the Delmar bertal females are the least likely to neither are exemptions to those vac­ [Lounge] on several occasions. On have already become sexually ac­ cinations. The state allows each fam­ one occasion I saw someone sadly tive and thus contracted HP\Z Third, ily to make its ov.n decisions regard­ attempt to do the worm in the middle state-legislated vaccines are nothing ing religion and vaccination, contrary of the establishment and fail miser­ new. Many religions oppose the use to Reeves' misguided belief. The ably. On another occasion I saw a of vaccines, some because of con­ only effects legislating Gardasil will woman throw up under a table in cerns regarding the use of aborted have are: decreasing the incidence of the back after being served cocktails fetal tissue in specific vaccines, oth­ HPV cases, providing the vaccine to beyond the threshold of her liquor ers due to the "playing God" aspect populations who otherwise could not Mi ke Yan cey limit. of vaccinations. These parents have afford to pay for it, and an extra form UMSl class of '92. Ed ward Jones associate since 1994. I was once hit on by a man in a enjoyed a religious exemption in ev­ for religious objectors to fill out. Is it loud yellow T-shirt who offered me ery state except far Mississippi and better to put a littleex'tra burden on West VIrginia, and parents who op­ the shoulders of the ultra-right-wing Edward Jones is one of the fastest growing financial services firms. a ride around the block on the back As we continue to expand our business and international branch of his moped. On my final visit, I pose Gardasil far religious reasons minority, or to continue to escalate will continue to be able to use that the public health nightmare that is office network, we are eager to meet highly motivated college students was challenged to an arm wrestling and graduates who know they want more from their career. match by a woman with a mullet in religious exemption against the use HPV? a black leather vest. When there, I of Gardasil if it becomes a mandated avoided using the women's restroom vaccine. Mandating the vaccine will Lindsay Perkins Edward Jones Internship: because the floor was wet for reasons ease the public health disaster that is Sophomore • Excellent opportunity for college students to gain exposure, "hands·on" that remain a mystery. HPY. The vast majority of sexually­ Computer Science experience and knowledge of the financial services industry That being said, of the adjectives active men and women carry the vi- • Internships are during the summer months and last 10-12 weeks previously used to describe the Del­ • Internship opportunities are available in multiple headquarters divisions mar Lounge, which one would best • Interns work on specific projects and the daily activities within a describe my personal experience team or department there? Could we caU it classy and • All interns are assigned a leader and mentor that provide inSight, sophisticated as Stephanie Soleta de­ support and feedback throughout the internship scribed it? Or rather ghetto as David • Opportunity to meeVnetwork with other interns and associates Glennon described it? throughout the firm Of these three words, I would Upcoming on-campus Events have to cho{)se the word ghetto. In ArtC ~~1'£, my mind, a classy and sophisticated • February 29, 2008: On·Campus interviews for the summer internship. establishment provides its patrons 1l:w~~ctEl Please apply online through UMSL's CareerKey to be eligible. the comfort of functional plumbing, FORTUNE • March 14, 2008: AII ·school career fair. Please stop by our booth to the luxury of not wondering why the 100 BEST learn more! bathroom floor is wet and whether or CO!M~ Jl9VID T;U:1( not that fluid may be bodily in ori- ' COMPANIES gg To learn more about joining a firm named one of FORTUNE magazine's gin. I think classy and sophisticated TOWORKFO~ "8est C

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~! Page 6 February 18) 2008 . When preparation meets opportunity ~ New president of Alumni Association has legacy at UMSL

By JESSICA KEIL StaffWn'ter

Hubert H. Hoosman Jr., a UM-St. Louis graduate and a record-holding · Rivermen basketball star, keeps busy as the chief executive officer of Van­ tage Credit Union and the president of the UM-St. Louis Alumni Associa­ tion. In an office with walls lined with Vantage Credit Union awards, Hoos­ man radiates accomplishment. In an interview on Feb. 14, he described how he came to be so suc­ cessful and explained how UM-St. Louis helped. Hoosman attended UM-St. Louis between the years of 1975 and 1979 and came to the school on a basket­ ball scholarship. Throughout his four years in col­ lege, he played for the then named Riverrnen basketball team as a guard! Matthew Hill • P/>oJo Edilerr forward. He scored 1,351 points in his ca­ Hubert Hoosman, president of the Alumn.i Association, attended the 'Pack the Stands' games at the Mark Twain Center Thursday. reer, the sixth best total in UM-St. Louis history. For this, Hoosman was later in college and had quite a time Louis students. inducted into the UM-St. Louis sports trying to make up the credits," Hoos­ "Remember to always be true to hall of fame in 2007 . man·laughed. "But I had to be true yourself. Perseverance is most i~por­ When asked ifhe ever planned on to myself. The change needed to be tant in your chosen field, but always pursuing a basketball career, Hoos­ made". be realistic," he said. "Don't be afraid man replied, "I would love to have. By switching his major, Hoosman to change your major if you need to , [playing for UM-St. Louis] was a may not have knowIl that it would and don't be afraid to fail. Take every wonderful experience ... there were lead him to become the CEO of a step as a learning opportunity." great guys on the team." credit uIlion. Standing at a staggering 6 feet 5 Hoosman said he believes that his He was, however, perceptive inches, Hoosman had the drive to not experience with the basketball team ., enough to see that his chosen major only be the best lJM-St. Louis bas­ coupled with the methods of the ad­ was not working for him. ketball player that he could be, but to ministration and staff at UM-St. Lou­ "There is no such thing as luck," be the best business man and alum­ is helped him to mature and become Hoosman said. "Luck is merely when nus that 1;1~ cOjlld be as well. , the man he is today. preparation meets opportunity" . It is no wonder he receiveti the., I "At UMSL, I was treated as a "Now I work in one of the best "distinguished alumni award' in TOP TEN regular student. It was a truly safe industries in the country," Hoosman 1995 . environment for a young man to ma­ said, smiling. "[At Vantage Credit In his mind, there is no reason that ture. Several of my classmates [from Union] ... we are non-profit. We're any single other UM-St. Louis alum­ Study Abroad high school] went to major universi­ simply people helping other people." PboIos COUTff!Sy" Ull'ILlamilrimns.com nus cannot do the san1e. ties and were pampered for being ath­ In fact, helping others seems to Hoosman's team photograph Hoosman played under men's "Do something," he says to UM­ destinations that letes," Hoosman said. be a hobby of Hoosman's. His work when he played for the River­ coach Chuck Smith from 1975 S1. Louis students. "Do not waste men basketball team in the to 1979 and is currently in the "Many of them never finished col­ with the UM-St. Louis Alumni Asso­ yOUT degree. Use it, and once you re­ 1970s. UMSL Sports Hall of Fame. you did not know lege because they could not handle ciation only furthers this claim. ceive it hang it up on your wall and themselves otherwise. I was given In the early 1980s, Hoosman man has strived to make a positive involved in the UM-St. Louis Alumni know that when you look up at it that UMSL offered no special privileges for being on became involved with the UM-St. difference on campus. On March 4, Association as the new policies are you accomplished something won­ the basketball team at UMSL. This Louis Alumni Association. He soon he will lead the Alumni Association formed. . derful, and you can do it again." strong environment helped me to be­ realized that he did not have the time to Jefferson City to lobby for the "70 percent of UMSL graduates It may seem as if good luck con­ come very independent," he said. at that point in his career to devote to "needs of the University." stay in St Louis, and I know there tinually followed Hoosman through- Hoosman had other talents besides the group. Hoosman has also fom1ally orga­ are a lot of leaders in there," Hoos­ out his career. . that of handling a basketball and spent His vocation benefited from this nized policies which include young man said. More . likely, however, is that much of his college life studying in a foresight, and he recently fe-involved alumni within the association. He According to Hoosman, any per­ through his ambition, drive, and per­ field that is today commonly known himselfwith the association. By 2007, . said he is proud of his diverse execu­ son can succeed in life as long as . severance, this UM:-St. Louis alum­ as criminology, not business. Hoosman was named its president. tive team and hopes that more and they have perseverance. He offers up nus 'grabbed on to success at an early "I changed my major to business Since becoming president, Hoos- more young alumni will begin to get these words of advice for any UM-St. age and never loosened his grip. 10. Ghana: Former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan hails from this country;

9. New Zealand: Get to Building bridges: see where Frodo and the rest of the hob­ bits filmed 'Lord of the UMSL partners with University in Kuwait Rings.'

are officially affiliated with UM-St. ing alongside GUST and MCBS, but 8. Netherlands: Prac­ By CHRIS STEWART Louis. barriers must be broken down first. tice your clogging. Staff \Vriter Working with Joel Glassman, aca­ The first step to overcoming differ­ demic director ofUM-St. Louis Cen­ ences is language. Costello believes 7. Czech Republic: Join UM-St. Louis is offering Arabic ter for International Studies, Costello that language is the basis for under­ in on the country's classes for the first time, and in Ku­ has kept watch over the development standing another culture. He said that love for puppets and wait, the Gulf University of Science of the two schools. When asked what when knowledge of bow someone marionettes. and Technology is expanding and this actually entails, Costelio did not speaks is obtained, an individual can moving to a full campus. hesitate to answer. get a feel for how they live. 6. Belgium: The coun­ . One thing that these two events "On a day to day basis, this is a lot "When I was younger, I didn't try has waffles and have in common is Mike Costello. of infrastructure work. These schools have any idea how language would chocolate. Until recently, Costello was the direc­ are both building and growing, and in apply to my life; and I later regretted tor of International Programs here at fact, they have both recently expand­ not studying it more," he explained. UM-St. Louis. He left that position so ed and moved to new campuses," "More and more each day, the world 5. Austria: Where 'The that he would be able to teach both Costello explained. is moving quickly .and there are so Sound of Music' was .here and abroad. Both MCBS and GUST are also many opportunities that open up when filmed. This summer, Costello plans to currently seeking American accredi­ you learn new languages." visit GUST, a school which itself tation, a goal tbat Costello and Glass­ Costello and Glassman have cer­ 4. Estonia: Desert sends a handful of professors to UM­ man are keen to see them reach. Both tainty made the most of UM-St. Lou­ yourself on one of its St. Louis each year. schools also send exchange students . is's promising opportunities to build over 1,500 islands. Costello sees the fact that many to UM-St. Louis each year. This leads relationships with GUST and MeBS. students do not pursue foreign lan­ to other issues that Costello has been They have overseen UM-St. Lou­ 3. Scotland: Play golf . guages or exchange programs as un­ involved with . is 's investment in these two Middle on the nation's rolling fortunate. "I have done a lot of work to al­ Eastern colleges and the rewards of For him, a college's interaction leviate tbe concerns of Kuwaiti stu­ this investment increase with every green hills. with foreign counterparts is a chance dents and their families." Costello . Kuwaiti professor and Omani student' to better prepare its students for an in­ said: "People don't know what to that comes to the University. 2. Iceland: Despite the creasingly globalized world. expect coming to UMSL in exchange The future of tbe fledgling Arabic Matthew Hill • PboIo EdiIar name, there is hardly "We build relationships to over­ programs. I tell their families it isn't department here is bursting with pos­ Mike Costello, coordinator of International Studies at UM-St. any ice. '. come what we don't know about each New York City or Los Angeles. It's a sibilities that caine from longstanding Louis, talks in his office in the SSB Tower on Friday. Costello other," Costello said. pretty calm, safe place." international relations. . plans to visit the Gulf University of Science and Technology in . GUST in Kuwait and The Modern The Ct;ptral idea is that a .rela­ These possibilities will only in­ Kuwait this year in an effort to broaden the relationship between 1. Lithuania - In 2009, GUST and UM·St. Louis. GUST sends several professors to' UM. tionship is built slowly ~din steps. the nation will cel­ College of Business and Science in . crease as long as multiculturalism is a St. Louis every year. l'We build relationships to overcome what ebrate its millennium. Oman are two small colleges which There are untold benefits from \fork- priority here at UM-St. Louis. we don't know about each other," Costell.o said. February 18, 2008 'aCbE ~UlTtlIt Page 7

- ~I.~!~~~ .. ~~.~.~~J~?~pqS~l In the beginning ... ness to California businessman Ward Connerly's initiativ~ to ban affihlla­ About a half dozen students were tive action, which is currently being actively involved in ABC in 1968, debated in Missouri courts. with as many as up to 15 at one point, "Anoilier thing we're that work­ "but we had the sentiment of a whole ing on," Siddall said, "is trying to get lot of people," Jones said. a building named after Marguerite David Ganz, assistant professor Ross Barnett, first woman chancenor emeritus and associate dean of the and first African American chancellor College of Business, remembers as {from 1986-1990)." The group also dean of students from 1969-1972 is setting up a black culture room in when members of ABC came into ilie Office of Student Life. his office regularly to talk about their ABC now has about 30 active concerns. members, a closely-knit group, Dick­ Ganz does not remember there ens said. "I consider ABC as a fam­ being much racial tension \IS there ily, personally, because we do a lot of Did Y u Know? was-"a desire to be recognized. For events together, but we also hang out example, 'there was a Black Cultural with each other outside of school," she said. Center somewhere in the 'era of '69 '. . Courtney A. StrunK. SlajJPbotograpber ASUM has helped to: , to '72 .. .it was put on by the African (LEFT to RIGHT) Antionette Dickens, John Nichols, Kendra Clay. Beyond black barriers American students as somewhere born, Kelcy Siddall, Bridget Member-Meneh, Terrence Smalls • Register hundreds of thousands of they could call their own to talk and M.K. Stallings, Darren Nesbit and Dorian Hall hold awards for'their While in Jones' time, the popula­ discuss the issues of the day that were leadership and excellence at a black-tie event on Feb. 9. tion ofblack students was sma.!!. Since relevant to them." . then, Siddall credits the growth of the Louis. Moore, graduate student, accounting, students to vote Jones said one main concehl of black student population to ABC~ the Ke1cy Siddall, president of the won. black students at the time was "just first minority group' on campus. Black Leadership Organizing Coun­ While Moore, a white student, , getting more," but he remembered "From that, you have all youroth­ cil, an umbrella organization for all won Miss Black '68, Dickens said, • Create the Student Curator Position the administration being' "extremely er ethnic minorities come on board black student groups, including ABC, "Black'68 is not about being black. responsive" to blacks' needs. and get organizations. I think, tl1e said while on some campuses, the It's really about an essence, We're "Sometimes we got so much coop­ fight, the struggle of students with the movement was militant, at UM-St. celebrating 40 years of black lead­ • Pass the Bright Flight Scholarship. eration, there was an inside joke that powers that be really shape and influ­ Louis, it was low key. ership, but we're celebrating an ac- - we must not have asked for enough, ence the culture of the campus," because they said yes to everything," Since UM-St Louis was a public complishment, 40 years of progress, I school with stricter regulations than a don't want ABC to be secluded from While differences sometimes re­ through the Legislature. he said. sult in racial tension, UM-St. Louis private school and a commuter cam­ everyone else." While the term black The focus of the black student may be the exception. pus with little residential life and a may be misleading to some, so was movement at a local level dealt with "It's easy to say there's no racial small black student population, Jones the term minority in 1968. Associated Students of the issues of inclusion and expansion. of tension here and there's probably not black students, such as recruitment of said it was more challenging to pro­ "We did not see ourselves as mi­ test or riot. nority students," Jones said. "We a lot of racial tension, but that's just more black students and faculty, more UMSL's campus. We're just a small University of Missouri programming geared toward black However, while protests were not were just the black student group. as common, the black student move­ You didn't even hear the term. We microcosm in ilie whole country," students and an expansion of curricu­ Siddall said. ''We need to carry. th~t 366 MSC/314-S16-S83S lum to reflect the role of blacks in the ment on campus was still present. didn't have numbers, but we never "You could really judge how pro­ thought of ourselves as minorities." spirit of UMSL. .. to St. Louis, to community, Jones said, Missouri and beyond." Sometimes, ABC brought high gressive or active your campus was 'Struggle equals school seniors from predominantly as a function of how active and pro­ black high schools, including Beau­ gressive the black students were. We process' mont, Sumner and Vashon, to campus set the tone. " Jones said. and told the senior class how they What's in a name? "We can never forget the past go­ discovered UM-St. Louis. One year, ing into the future," Siddall said. Black '68 Week this February ABC brought Horace Julian Bond, "One thing that hinders us, when one of the first blacks to be a major­ was all about remembering the past. you think about it, it's our name, As­ In addition to the Mr. and Miss Black party candidate for vice president in sociated Black Collegians, and I think 1968 . '68, black student groups held ''It's I... ------~,,---' · sometimes when people see events Showtime," Sistakeeper's first annu­ • Progressive, but not put on by ABC, they automatically al talent show, a luncheon explaining profound assume it's going to be a black event," the importance of the week, a dinner said Antionette Dickens, president of recognizing leaders and alumni and DREAM ... ABC. the Black Ball trivia game. Jones said while black students As president this year, Dickens saw themselves as part of a revolu­ For Dickens, 40 years of ABC Anthem individual healthcare plans are designed has tried to stray away from that no­ translates to "struggle equals process. tionary movement, "what we did in tion, "Yes, we are a black organiza­ 1968 was what black students were When they started ABC back in '68, it to fit your growing needs, tion. Yes, we are under the Black was based on a struggle. It was based doing allover America. We didn't Leadership Organizing Council, and come up ,vith anything unique and on what they were going through and are about handling issues like affir­ iliey felt iliat having ABC and a black profound. It was very much a part of mative action ... and yes, they do stay Solutions with choices are easy, just call what was happening on college cam­ culture room was someiliing that was true and dear to us, but we ' ~ not just needed to j ust progress as a race.-' Anthem. puses. ' blaek. We re students, We're, first In 81. Louis, Washington Uni­ Siddall echoed Dickens' feeliogs: and foremost. students," she said. "We're trying to bring back this spirit versity was the first campus to have During the Mr, and Miss Black 314-923-5526 or 866-392-6952 a black student uniqn, followed by of activism." '68 Pageant on Feb. 4, Antwan Wat­ ABC is currently bringing aware- www.nickmoran-insurance.com St. Louis University, then UM-St. son, junior, social work, and Katie

Certainly. Veterans who serve our him or her to sit on the couch and .t country and literally put their bodies play video games instead of picking in harnl's way voluntarily should up a baseball bat or a bicycle hel­ enjoy the benefits of low-cost or met? no-cost health care, as should senior For those of us that are just stu­ citizens, who frankly, it would just dents, what do some of us curl more, seem cruel to force to work in order beer bottles or dumbbells? What to pay for healthcare. makes our girlfriends more en­ What about severe illnesses for tlrralled to eat on a date. ice cream which no individual external cause or fruit? For many, these questions can be located, such as various may seem trivial or overly simplis­ foilllS or cancer, or even emergency tic, however, no one can deny that medicine. Fair enough, I say. And we have an incredible impact on our of course, for those that carry insur­ bodies through the simple decisions ance this should not be a problem. we make. McCain's plan seems to make This impact creates a snow­ iliat a possibility wiiliout making ball effect that begins to strain our lofty assumptions about market re­ healthcare system. In the month of U sponses in the same way that Obama Febmary, while fiu season is in full and Romney's plans do. But again, swing, are we drinking more vita­ UNIFORM FOR A GAME ilie responsibility seems to fall on min C rich juices known to boost our CANCELLED THREE D~ 5 the individual citizen to recognize immune systems, or' cOffee? How that life is full of unforeseeable risks many days off of work or away from and that carrying some form of in­ class are we prone to miss because surance is just good sense. we could not be boiliered to drink a As for everyone else in between, few glasses of water just to keep our CA where is it written iliat the state owes sinus passages cleared out? us a duty to preserve our health, re­ As a friend of mine pointed out gardless of our own actions? Is iliat to me in jest, "maybe we should lis­ covered in "life, liberty and the pur­ ten to McCain when he talks about T r ivia Night suit of happinessT I am not certain healthcare since he is going to be Da.ti!: February 21 the one needing iCpretty soon." The that ii is. and I think McCain is try­ Time: Thurs 7-10pm ing to subtly make that point. senator is currently 7 L Government involvement or So iliere you have it folks. Re­ Place: Provincial Ho se regulation in ilie healilicare system gardless of what side of the aisle you Sign Up by: Tues 2/19 as far as the approval of drugs to find yourself voting for in Novem­ release into the market via the Food ber, perhaps when you start examin­ Divison: Open dv) and Drug Adnlinistration, or even ing our healilicare system critically, the monitoring of physician conduct you can start by asking how you af­ Format: lOrream + Fr VIa various state medical boards, fect it individually. most would agree, is a perfectly ac­ Preventative medicine and care is ceptable form of state paternalism. no different than preventative main­ Before we begin looking to our tenance on a car, It win not.guaran­ Skyzone Dodgeball government to solve our national tee iliat it win run forever, but it will Date: March 5 healthcare woes, however, have we, keep it out of the shop and anow for as a nation, stopped to ask ourselves more money in your wallet. Time: ed 6:30-9pm what each ofus is doing individually The same is true of our national Place: Skyzone Rec Center to mitigate ilie problems? healilicare system, When individuals How many ofus at UM-St. Louis, start assuming the responsibility for Sign Up by_ Thurs 2/28 who may wear ilie hats of boili stu­ managing ilieir health and health­ Divisio : Open dents and parents, seem to not blush care, not only do we see the results at ilie thought of buying our child we want individually, we could also Format: On that Happy Meal from McDonalds, see a shift for ilie better in ilie perfor­ letting them drink soda or allowing mance of our healthcare system. Register today to get -fo. Us. Cellular The Current in your inbox, u.s, CeJlular is wireless , g e t U f'C,CClIn ._ ___wh_ e_r you matter m ~ se" 1-888-SUY-USCC WNW.thecurrentonline.comiregister . - . - Page 8 February 18, 2008 2008 Award seasons corecard: Which films lead awards pack in run-up to Oscars? - ,

By CATE MARQUIS For local crjtics, "No Country For Old Sound, SOlilld Editing, and another 32 wins wi\h Alzheimer's. Men" won the local St. Louis Gateway and 16 Dominations. The all-but-certain The Assassination of Jesse A (~E Editor Film Critics Association Award for Best winner for the animated category, this com­ James by the Coward Robert Picture. The Kansas City Film Critics Cir­ edy also won that category for the local St Ford - Nominated for 2 Os- The 80th annual Academy Awards are cle A.... vard for Best Picture went to "There Louis Gateway Film Critics Awards. cars, for Best Support- on Sunday, February 24. Will Be Blood." "No Country For Old The Dhing Bell and the Butterfly ing Actor for Casey Now that the writers' strike is over, the Men" won the Best Picture award for the - Four Oscar nominations for this inspir­ Affleck, Best Cin­ show can go on for the Oscars. The Oscars Chicago Film Critics Association. ing fact-based French-language drama but ematography, mark the end of the movie awards season, No Country For Old Men: The Co en sadly none for either Best Pichue or even and bas another . the series of critical and popular awards to brothers violent drama is the likely favorite Best Foreign-Language Film. 9 wins and 13 recognize the best in cinema for the past to win this category, with 8 Oscar nomina­ The Oscar nominations are for, Best nominations; year of 2007. tions, including Best Picture, Supporting Director for Julian Schnabel, Best Cinema­ It was one The Academy Awards are the capping Actor for Javier Bardem, Adapted Screen­ tography, Best Editing and Best Adapted of the four event of the year-end series of awards, and play, Sound Editing,. Sound, Editing and Screenplay. It had another 25 wins and films that the guessing game about which of many Cinematography. 27 nominations, including wins for AFT won Best worthy films will be the ultimate winners It has another 73 wins and 29 nomina­ Fest Audience Award for Best Feature, St. Picture A&E ON CAMPUS of Oscar gold is an entertainment in itself. tions. Wins include BAFTA Film Award Louis futernational Film Festival Audience awards While the Oscars are not always indi­ Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best . Choice Award, SLIFF's Film Critics Award fro m AT TH E TOUH iLl cators of great filmmaking, they do repre­ Supporting Actor for Javier Bardem, elev­ and the St. Louis Gateway Film Critics f i 1 m sent money for filnunakers and stars. Oscar en Best Picture awards from film critics as­ Association Award for Best Foreign-Lan­ cri tics winners also influence the kinds of films sociations, Critics Choice Award for Best guage Film. It is an outstanding, moving, asso­ St. Petersburg Ballet, you will see iu the coming years. Director and Best Picture, several other audience-pleasing film. ciations. classic ballet presented For the aueLence, films that win multi­ awards for Best Director and Golden Globe Ma Vie En Rose - Nominated for 3 It is a vi- by Dance St. Louis, ple awards, including a nomination for that for Best Screenplay. Oscars, for Best Actress for Marion Cot il­ sually beau- final Oscar prize, are marked as worthwhile tiful period film, with strong Touhill, Frida y, Feb . 22 Trivia note: The Coen brothers, Joel and lard, Costume Design and Make-up, plus films. For some more serious Ethan, are nominated for Adapted Screen­ another 15 wins and 33 nomi.nations. Tour­ acting and thOUght-provoking at 8 p.m., Saturday, film buffs, the other awards · play, Directing, and Editing for "No Coun­ de-force acting in this biopic of legendary drama about fame and infamy, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. and might be a better guide to try For Old Men." Roger Deakins nominat­ French singer Edith Piaf make.s the film a based on the book of the same 8 p.m. picking a film but the Oscars ed for Best Cinematography for both this crowd-pleaser. name, one of the year's most Brock McGuire Band do affect what will make it to film and "Assassination of Jesse James by Sweeney Todd - Nominated for 3 Os­ underrated films. the local theater Into the Wild - Nominat- concert of Irish music, the Coward Robert Ford." cars 'With Best Actor for Johnny Depp, •.<\It But predicting Oscars is There Will Be Blood: Another violent Direction and Costume Design, plus anoth­ ed for 2 Oscars, for Best Sup­ Touhill, Saturday, Feb. notoriously difficult. Members drama, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, er 10 wins and 15 nominations. Tim Burton porting Actor for Hal Holbrook 23 at 8 p.m. of the Acade­ has 8 Oscar nominations, including Best brings lots of blood to his adaptation ofSte­ and for Editing, plus another 7 my, all movie Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay, phen Sondbeim's murderous musical. wins and 24 nominations. It is CAMPUS GALLE RI ES insiders, are Best Actor for Daniel Day-Lewis, Sound Bourne Ultimatum - Nominated for 3 a fact-based drama about a su­ not actually Editing, Editing and ..<\It Direction. It has Oscars for Best Editing, Sound and Sound premely confident young man required to another 33 wins and 31 nominations, with Editing. Another 7 wins and 17 nomina­ who went unprepared into the Gallery Visio: 'Wel­ v,ratch the wins including Critics Choice Award for tions, wins include B,<\FTA for Best Sound wilderness. come To Stepford' art films and are Best Actor and Score. and Editing and People's Choice Award for The Savages - Two Oscar exhibit, ongoing . known to Atonement: Seven Oscar nominations, Action f',[o\ie nominations, for Best Actress for Gallery 210: 'Urgent vote based inclueLng Best Picture, Cinematography, Away From Her - Nominated for 2 Laura Linney and Best Original on per- Best Adapted Screenplay. Original Score, Oscars, Best Actress for Julie Christie and Screenplay, with another 5 wins Shelter' art exhibit, sonal re­ Costume Design and Art Direction. An­ Best Adapted Screenplay, with another and 13 nominations. It is a darkly ongoing. lation­ other 11 wins and 52 nominations, includ­ 28 wins and 25 nominations. It is a good, comic drama about grown children PPRC Gallery: "Point­ s hips . ing wins fOi BAFT (British Academy small indie movie, about a couple dealing and family dynamics. of-View: Weed & The of Film and Television Arts Awards) and f i I m s Seed, " photo exhibit, Golden Globe Best Picture, plus film critic nominat­ opening reception and awards for Cincmatography. Costume and edinOscar EeLting, and Venice Film Festival Prize of ta lk with three spea k­ categories the Forum for Cinema and Literature. But ers, Tuesd ay, Feb. 19 at are often a it might be too British an d too literary for noon . better In­ the eademy. dication Michael Clayton: Seven Oscar ntllni­ of worth­ nations, including Best Picture, Best Actor CAMPUS while films for George Cloone Best Supporting Actor EVENTS: for the past for Tom Wilkinson, Best Supporting Ac­ year, along tre for Tilda Swinton, Directing, Original Ratatouille with the Monday Noon Se­ Score and Original Screenplay. It has an­ winners of other awards. other 7 wins and 41 nominations, with wins ries: 'Terma : Exploring So rather than try to pick the winners of including BAFTA Film Award for Best Acoustical Pro perties Sunday's Oscar race, let us look at a score­ Supporting Actress for Tilda Swinton and of the Greek Language card of awards already won for the ma­ several other acting Vows. The story is good through Contemporary jor Oscar nominees, starting with the five and it is taut drama but the nominations and Music,' talk by Stella nominees for Best Pichlie. They are ranked wins are heavy on acting categories, so that below by number of Oscar nominations, Markou, director of seems to indicate it is unlikely to win. then other wins and nominations. Juno: Four Oscar nominations, includ­ vocal studies at UMSL, Also, capsule reviews for the many Os­ ing Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Direc­ Feb. 18at12:15p.m., car nominees still in local theaters are in a tor, Original Screenplay, for the onJy com­ 222 J.e. Penney Confer­ separate article. edy in the bunch and a genuine popular ence Center. For film critics associations best picture hit as well. For other awards, "Juno" has awards, the big favorite was "No Country 30 wins and 19 nominations, with wins. Lejla Panjeta, professor For Old Men" which won eleven awards, inclueLng Critics Choice Award for Best of theater and media followed by "There Will Be Blood" with Comedy Movie, Satellite Award for Best studies at the University two wins and "Assassination of Jesse Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical, sev­ of Tuzla in Bosnia and James by the Coward Robert Ford" with eral awards for screenplay and for actress Herzegovina, Lecture, one. The BAFTA, the British version of the EltenPage, Academy Awards, award and the Golden Feb. 19 at 3:30 p.m., Globes, from the Hollywood Foreign Press Ratatouille - Nominated for 5 Oscars, 200 Lucas Hall. Association, award for drama Best Picture for Best Animated, Original Screenplay "Mr. & Mrs. Residence both went to "Atonement.' for Brad Bird and others, Original Score, Halls Association" Pageant, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m., Pilot House. TOPiTUN ES Ladysmith Black Mambazo brings joyful ~ounds to the Touhill DOWNLOADS By CHRIS STEWART its home community its music grew in popularity and the group began to Staff Writer 1. low (feat. T-Pain) - sing at contests. Soon tbe group was Flo Rida so good and its sound so polished that Some of the finest art, literature, they were banned from singing com­ 2, Don't Stop the Music - and music has been created in the petitions. Hearing them four decades Rihanna midst of turbulence and unrest. Mu­ later, it is not hard to see why. 3. love Song - sic in particular has flourished among Its performance is so compelling Sara Bareilles suffering people, giving them a way and uplifting that it becomes a tan­ to both express their sorrow and miti­ gible demonstration of music's uni­ 4. With You­ gate it. versal appeal. Chris Brown Ladysmith Black Mambazo can Compared to most music heard certainly claim to be part of this lin­ today, Ladysmith's songs are an exer­ 5. See You Again - eage, having performed their music cise in simplicity. There are no instru­ Miley Cyrus for nearly half a century in their home ments, sound effects, or electronics. country of South Africa. Instead there are chant-like tunes most This slice of South African history often sung by seven singers while orie comes to our campus appropriately in lead vocalist steps forwards and sings February, Black History Month. The a melody. concert took place at the Touhill Per­ The songs are the kind of rich, re­ forming Arts Center on Sunday, Feb­ petitive, story-based folk songs that ruary 10. originated as something a group of In that time, South Africa has gone South African miners would sing to through inunense changes and horrific pass the time. 6. Sorry - upheaval. It is not the fact that Lady­ Nearly all of the melodies were Buckcherry smith Black Mambazo is singing tbat triumphant, even the songs that told is surprising, but rather the fact that of hardship, and the music generated 7.Take You There - their music is so joyful. For the au­ an overall spirit of commlmity. Many Ladysmith BI~ck Mambazo performs at the Touhill PAC on Sunday, Feb. 10. A musical group that Sean Kingston dience at the Touhitllast Sunday, the were infused with exuberant dancing began in the 1960s, and which blends traditional South African song and chants with gospel tunes, came to UM-St. Louis in time for February and Black History Month. continuing story of Ladysmith Black and clapping. By the end of the night 8. No One- Mambazo came alive . as the eight when the group performed its last formed through many hard years and about the group is the way that they Alicia Keys its simple message: music is universal singers took the stage. song they invited audience members its homeland still has a long way to insist on never dwelling upon injus­ anq change is possible. Lofty princi­ 9. Rehab - Ladysmith Black Mambazo be­ up on stage to dance. go to~ards recovery. Because of this, tice but instead challenging it by of­ ples for a musical group perhaps; but Amy Winehouse gan in the 1960s as a musical group The simplicity of the music and songs that deal with sadness had a real fering their music to the world. then again Ladysmith. Black Mam­ that blended traeLtional South Af­ the uplifting lyrics do not lessen the potency to them, the kind ofhumanjz­ Of all the remarkable aspects Of bazo is no ordinary group. They · are 10. New Soul - rican songs and chants with gospel impact of Ladysmith Black Mam­ inglook at .tragedy that can only corne Ladysmith Black Mambazo's music living history, folk entertainers, and Yael Nairn hmes and a progressive message. In bazo's message. The group has per- from experience. What is inspiring and history, the most fundamental is distinctly talented singers all in one. February 18) 2008 Page 9 THEATER REVIEW 'Twelve Angry Men' is theater at its best

jUror, Juror 8 (Jeff Talbott). The lone 1110mton all offer strong performanc­ By CATE MARQUIS holdout says that the evidence seems Twelve Angry Men es, as does the rest of the cast. Steve A&E Editor to indicate the young man is indeed Brady also turns in a strong pelfor­ guilty, but since the penalty is death, mance as the loud, egotistical Juror 10, . he wants to at least discuss the case, so one of the group adamarlt for convic­ The courtroom drama "Twelve An­ there is no lingering reasonable doubt. ***** tion. Other cast members include Gary Director: Martin Platt gry Men," now on stage a): the Reper­ So .they discuss, in sometimes-heated Wayne Barker, James Anthony, Rich­ tory Theater of St. Louis, is quite sim" fashion, as the verdict hangs in the bal­ mond Hoxie, Dane Knell , Rich Pisar­ ply the highlight of the Rep's season. ance during the one-act play. Stars: Peter Van Wagner, kiewicz, Jerry Vogel and CraigWroe It is the one play you should not miss In many ways "Twelve Angry Gary Wayne Barker. & Greg as jurors and Greg Johnston as the jury this year. Men" could as easi ly be set now, but the Thorton room guard. 'Twelve Angry Men" was first per­ Rep'S presentation preserves the 1950s As the jury explores the facts that fanned as a 1954 TV drama, then made time period, which makes it easier to Synopsis: "Twelve Angry lurk beneath the sUrface of the case, into a classic 1957 movie by director explain the all-white, all-male jury. De­ Men" takes one through facts about human weaknesses and Sidney Lumet, before being translated spite those similarities, the jurors are del iberation of a jury after a prejudices as well as assumptions about to the stage. Despite that unlikely evo­ diverse in other ways, with a variety of murder trial of a young man. eye witness testimony all crop up. lution, the plays exploration of the dy­ income and education levels, including The set is simple but has a certain namics in a jury as it struggles over the a banker, an advertising executive, a gravitas. Marvelously compact and ef­ verdict in a murder trial is timeless and construction worker and watchmaker. prevents an early decision, is a reason­ fective, it is a room with large table and powerful. They vary in backgrounds, person­ able, deliberate and thoughtful man classic wooden courtroom chairs, with The action of "Twelve Angry Men" alities and ages, as well as viev,rpoints. who wants to feel certain they reach a coat rack and alcove from restroom all takes place in the jury room after the Some jurors are loud and pushy while the right decision. The jury foreman, sink. The back wall is a series of large trial, on a hot summer afternoon in the others are timid and retiring. Juror 1, a fair and organized man who windows, looking out on a gray city pre-air conditioned 19505. None of the This is powerful stuff, drama on a sincerely wants to do the light thing streetscape. Despite the seeming con­ jury members are given names in the grand scale, as they explore the testi­ and backs up the dissenter's request for finement of the set, the play is remark­ play, but fortunately they are seated in mony in the play. Although the action discussion of the case. able lively and dramatically fiery. the order of their assigned number on all takes place in the jury room and ad­ Other jurors, like young, brash Ju­ "Twelve Angry Men" is a great the jury. joining bathroom, they are unraveling ror 7 (R. Ward Duffy) seems most in­ classic play about human nature and The trail is a capital .murder case a mystery of what might lie beneath terested in finishing up early, so he can justice. The Rep offers a great clas­ where the penalty is death. A young the testimony. At times, jurors act out make it to the baseball game. Early on, sic production not to be mi ssed. man from a tenement is accused of scenarios of the crime, call for pieces he fonns an alliance with Juror 3 (Greg "Twelve Angry Men" nms through stabbing his father to death following of evidence to be brought in and butt Thornton) who leads a vocal group, March 2 on the RepertOly Theater of an argument. As the jurors settle down . heads of the various shifting alliances who are already thoroughly convinced St. Louis' Main Stage, on the Web­ Photo Courtesy of 1V'rl'h'.repsl/.org to work, the foreman (peter Van Wag­ as they work toward the verdict. of the defendant's guilt. 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band mates. By SCOTT LAVELOCK "[1 \vas huge," Pini said_ "This Sta!fWriter was a big day for me." U1v1-St. Louis has aggressively A buzz and excitement envel­ increased their efforts to gain athlet­ oped Chuck Smith Comi at the ics sponsorship this year, and their Mark Twain Center on Thursday new partnership with Del Taco is a night like it has not done all year, as testament to that. Pack the Stands Night brought sea­ "It's a natural fit tor us with our son-high crowds for the men's and restaurant located right there on women's basketball games between Nahrral Bridge Road," UM-St Louis and Southern Illinois Del Taco General Manager Pat - Edwardsville. Shields said_ "We're glad to be here 'Tm very excited," said specta­ and glad to be doing things with tor Natalie Bamard, senior, second­ UMSL in the future." ary education. "This is the most ex­ Free t-shirts given away at the citing game I've been to in a long gate were another fan favorite, time." complete ,vitll yellow-gold lettering The athletic department pulled on a dark red background display­ Photos by Danny Reise. A\s/:)tant Photo Editor out all the stops to bling folks to the ing "UMSL" on the front and "Pack (LEFT) Kelcy Hulbert, forward, gets the ball stripped from her during Thursday nights Pack the two games against the Tritons' big­ The Stands" on the back. Stands game against SlUE. (RIGHTI Tim Green, guard, tries to duck under SlUE's defender during gest rivaL Although the free stuff attracted the Pack the Stands game on Thursday night. Halftime performances and much of the 653 fans at the men's contests, raffles and drav.ings for game and 5 13 atthe women's game, prizes, and activities for the kids all many such as Mike Ruzycki, fresh­ played a big part, but nothing can man, undeclared, just wanted to see bring people in like free food. a good game. An all-you-can-eat buffet of "I think it was the promise of an burgerS, pasta salad, com on the exciting game between the UMSL Pack the Stands ends cob, chips, brownies, cookies and Tritons women and the SIUE Cou­ Pepsi products kept tb.e fans happy gars," Ruzycki said of his attraction the entire evening, and most of them to the events. think that more events featuring the An exciting game it was, as free food would be a great move by the attendance at the game was ATHLETE the athletic department. the bighest for any UM-SL Louis "Considering I eat like a mule, it women s game, home or away, all OF THE WEEK with disappointment might not be a bad idea," junior lake season. Not to mention that both Neely said. "It's gone welL The fans ganles went down to the wire and By SCOTT LAVELOCK at the game," said UM-St Louis way, with SIUE air-balling free are loud. It's good stuff." . were settled by one possession. men's head coach Chris Pilz. "There throws and UM-SL Louis's .Ivlary The food festivities were high­ Most of the patrons think that Sloff WriU!T is no doubt the atmosphere helped Slaughter, pouring in baskets that led lighted by the Del Taco Macho the big crowds helped contribute both our men's and women's teams. to her first career double-dollble. She Burrito Eating Contest, of which to the Tlitons' stellar effort on the UM-St. Louis basketball teams I was proud of our effort." finished the game with 16 points and there was a women's competition floor, and that it is important that the faced archenemy SlUE during Pack The Triton women trailed the en­ 13 rebounds. at halftime of the women's game university continue to do everything the Stands Night for what could be tire fir t half, falling behind early by "Dle Cougars held the Triton, at and a corresponding one at halftime they can to promote L1e teams. the last time before the Cougars II before Kristi White made a bril­ bay in th eeond half before senior of the men's game for the gu s. In "Having fans motivates the team move to Division-I next year. liant hustle play to get them fired Taylor Gagliano, broke through with each contest three band members to do better," distinguished alumnus It was the Triton fans that packed up and back in it. White stepped 8:04 left, draining a three-pointer squared off to see who could wolf Matt l esson, senior. liberal studies the stands, inspiling both the men' into the passing lane to deflect the from the left wing that gave them down the Del Taco Macho Bunito said. '"That \ ill create more people and women' teams to valiant dforts ball with her backhand, sprinted their firs t lead at 56-55 and sent the in the quickest time. who want to come to the school and on the hardwood. past the Cougar defender to chase crowd into a frenzy. Rob O'Brien t.o ok the title in the pia. for the school, which will bring Both of the teams just missed on it down, tiptoed the sidel ine and '"It was ju t so exciti ng to look up men's contest, and Elly Pi ni won in better talent." opportunities late in the game, how­ went coast-Io-coast for the lay-up. and see that we were ahead," senior the women 's version. Freshman Kayla Kinz inger ever, with SlUE taking the w men's That fueled the momentum for an lvnanda Miller said afterward. Both won a $25 gift card to Del agrees, especially noting how many Thomas Ames game 71-68 ano the lDen's game 59- 11-0 run that brought the Tritons Taco, but Pini said the fun realiy pack to withi;u two at the h a lf_ Ev­ Set! P",CK .1;HE,S.TANDS. page.12 • Gspring training home in dure on his throwing shoulder at tbe hockey doski added 10 points to the score­ tons hope to move up in the stand­ Jupiter, Fla. board for the Tritons. Ward shot 4-8 ings. end of last season, Mulder's time­ By SCOTT LA VELOCK in the game and pulled down seven The following game for the The pitchers and catchers got a . table has been repeatedly pushed Staf!Writer rebounds and added three assists. Tritons will be against Rockhurst, head start on the season by report­ back, and it is possible the only Paradoski shot 3~ 13 from the field who is in the one spot, and one ing to camp over the weekend, and lefty in the starting rotation will not with all three shots being 3-point­ game ahead of UM- St. Louis in the way it looks right now, they will be back until Mayor longer. The UM-St Louis club inline ers and pulled down three rebounds the standings. As the Tritons are need it. Adam Wainwright,' Braden As you can see, there is much hockey team has recorded six wins and had four assists. playing the top team in the confer­ Looper and late-season success JDel to be resolved before the Cardinals in a row after two solid wins Feb. 9 Paul De Chellis ended the game ence on Feb. 21, the Hawks will be . Piniero seem to have their spots in By TOM SCHNABLE head north for the regular season, at the Matteson Square Gardens Tri­ with nine points for UM- St. Louis playing the team at the bottom of the rotation locked in. A.'SiSlanl Sports Editor and that is just in tbe pitching de­ Plex in St. Peters. and shot 4-5 from the field. the standings, Missouri S&T, who Bargain-bin pick up Matt Clem­ partment. The Tritons blasted Illinois State The Hawks had three players has not won a conference game all ent will get the first chance at the being. Tbe outfield raises just as many besides Hardy who finished the season. 11-1 in their first time out since Jan. fourth spot in the Cardinals rota­ Then there is ' the $13 million game with double-digits. Andre The final two games of the sea­ eyebrows. Those involved in this 20, and followed that up with an en­ . Muse finished the game with 18 son will be against Missouri S&T tion, but from there it is anyone's question, when will Mark Mulder debate include Chris Duncan, Skip core win over S1. Charles Commu­ points and finished witheigbt as­ on Feb. 26 and then Southern In­ guess as to who completes the staff. and Chris Carpenter make their Schumaker, Ryan Ludwick and Bri­ nity College by a final tally of 8-4. sists. Muse is currently seventh in diana on March first. The last time Todd Wellemeyer, Brad Thompson (hopefully) triumphant returns? an Barton. And do not forget about Those victories moved the Tritons the GLVC in average points per the Tritons faced the Miners, the and Anthony Reyes appear to be the Reports on Carpenter indicate the Rick Ankiel. Oh yeah, and Juan record to 11-2 going into the follow­ game. He was followed by Josh Tritons picked up the 60-46 win. ones in the running, but considering pitcher is running a little ahead of Gonzalez ... wait, Juan Gonzalez? ing Sunday's action as they hold fast Edmonds who finished with 12 The last time the Tritons faced off last season's smorgasbord of pitch­ schedule after his elbow-ligament to second place in the Great Plains points and Cameron Murkey who against the Screaming Eagles, the ers, who knows whom it will end up reconstruction, better known as Collegiate Inline Hockey League ended with 11 points. See CARDINALS, page 12 Tritons lost 67-44. among Division-I schools. SHORT FUSE In the first game, contrary t.o the indication of the final score, it was actually Illinois State who drew first Coaching at UMSL: opportunity is the key · blood. They had it spilled all over Men's basketball them though, as a red and gold del­ uge netted eleven straight goals. Is it me or is the ill\1-St. Louis tent, coaching needs to be consistent Jeremy Scott got the Tritons going starting a trend oflosing our coaches as welL with 4:07 left in the first period with to other universities? OK. so losing UM-St. Louis has been changing the game-tying goal. It only took 23 falls to Panthers two women' s basketball coach in a lot in the ath1etic department and more seconds for Jason Ho\zurn t one year and then a volleyball coach like the cliche says, "change takes put them up for good with his eighth the next year may not be a trend, but time" so I will continue to see what goal of the season. it is important none the less. Do not other changes are around the cor­ By SCOTT LAVELOCK The route was on in the second early going last Saturday by own­ get me wrong. I understand that ner. Here is one that I really hope period, as UM-St. Louis outscored StaJfWriter ing the game inside, outs coring each coach needs to look out for his to see before I graduate. I think that the Redbirds 7-0. Six different Tri­ UM-St. Louis in the paint in the or her own professional career, but the university needs a little more di­ tons stuck the puck in the net, with first half 16-8 and outrebounding I think that it is time that the uni­ versity in tlle coaching department. the scoring parade including Scott, The Drury Panthers, ranked them 27-18 for the gan1e. versity does a little more to keep We have two head female coaches, Jason Shields, Blake Propp, Andy eleventh in the nation in Division­ The Tritons continued to battle coaches here. three female assistant coaches and Meade, PJ Tallo, and Aaron Schulz. II, came to town last Saturday Feb. in the second half, though. After This, of course, is not going to By LAGUAN FUSE two African-American male assis- Meade registered two goals in the pe­ 9, flexed its muscles, raced out to trailing 41-24 early in the second be an easy thing to do because it ...... - ...... - ...... tant coaches here at UM-St Louis. riod, the last of which came with one Sports Edilar a 22-point first half lead and never frame, they rattled off nine straight is impossible to predict the future Besides that, there is very little di- second remaining.Propp scored again looked back in a 68-55 win over points to cut the deficit to eight. and who knows when that dream thing away from Lauer because I versity among our coaches. in the third period for his second of UM-St. Louis. Adam Kaatman started the run by coaching job will become a reality. think he did an excellent job in his So as we move to the future of the game and eighth of the year. Drury controlled the game from putting back a missed three point Coaching, like any other profession, four years as coach. UM-St. Louis athletics at ill\1-St. Louis, isn't it PJ Tallo, who finished the game . the onset, taking leads of 17 -7, 29- attempt by Paradoski. is about money and opportunity. I needs a coach who is not looking time to find consistency in the areas with four assists, assisted Propp. It 10 and 39-17 in front of 405 faith­ Nathan Whittaker then grabbed am not too sure what our coaches to rebuild the team, but build the where there is none, while keeping was Jeremy Scott who owned the ful fans at the Mark Twain Center. a steal and found Kaatman for a are being paid, but a D-II school team. in mind that changing some areas spotlight though, turning a hat trick Paul Paradoski's team-leading three-pointer, one of his two con­ without any recent championships I think that Lisa Curliss-Taylor, may be far past due. with his third goal of the match and 16 points and 6 assists were not nections from long range in three is probably not offering top dollar, head coach for the women's basket­ IfUM-St Louis is going to ever tenth of the season. enough for lTh1-St. Louis, who fell attempts on the game. so that means opportunity is really ball, did the right thing by changing be knoVo'Il for its athletic teams, it is UM-St Louis out shot Illinois to 8-13, 3-10 in conference play Back-to-back lay-ups by Para­ going to be a key. the style of play for the women's going to have to start at the top. The State by a remarkable margin of going into this past week's action. doski and Whittaker continued the That opportunity would greatly basketball team. I t was the same new name and new image has been 35-7, making things easy for goalie Paradoski moved into fourth in run before Drury was able to get depend on the coach and what they players, but she introduced a new around, but that is not all that it is James Cash, who is now third in the the GLVC with 88 assists on the back on the board. are looking for. Rigbt now the uni­ style of play, knowing that it will going to take to bring home cham­ league in goals against average and season after his efforts last Satur­ UM-St. Louis kept pecking versity is looking for a new volley­ take a few years before all of the pionships. save percentage, one spot ahead of day. away, getting back to within nine ball coach to fill the void left by for­ kinks are worked out. Now it is go­ Coaches coach and players play, teammate Thomas Ames in both cat­ First place Drury improved to points on a steal and a breakaway mer Head Coach Josh Lauer, who ing to be very important for the suc­ but what happens to the players egories. 18-3, 11-2 in GLVC action, and lay-up by Jason Black with seven recently took an assistant coaching cess of the team to have consistency who are recruited and want to play Illinois State's record stood at went on to clinch the GLVC West minutes to go. position at the University of Ala­ in coaching because there have been for a school just to play for a certain 1-10-1 after losing to Lindenwood title with tbeir two wins this past bama (Tuscaloosa). So that means three coaches of the women's bas­ coach and then that coach leaves the University later in the day. week. we need a coach who is looking to ketball team in the past two seasons. school, because of a better opportu­ The Panthers dominated the See BASKETBALL, page 12 be here for a while, not taking any- If the team is expected to be consis- nity? See HOCKEY. page 12

SPORTS BRIEF Si:ngles Flight A Boris Simic (UMSL) def. Batchelor (principia), 6-4, 6-1 Gonzalez (SLUE) def, Simic (UMSL), 6-4 6-4 Andreas pirnke (UMSL) def. Wightman (principia), 6-4, 6-0 Tennis brings Dlmke (UMSL) def. Pusateri (Truman State), 6-2, 6-1 mmke (llMSL) def. Gonzalez (SLUE), 6-3, 6-1 INVITE YOU AND YOUR

home four titles Singles Flight B FRIENDS TO A SPECIAL Daniel Anthony (UMSL) def. Huber (principia), 6-1, 6-0 ADVANCE SCREENING from Principia' Young (SlUE) def. Anthony (YMSL) 6-4, 6-0 Tim BryantCUMSL) def. De Laney (Principia), 6-1, 6-0 Scholtz (Truman State) def. Bryant (UMSL) 4-6, 6-4 (10-6) The-ill\1-St. Louis men's tennis SEMI-PRO team came away from the Principia Singles FlightC College Men's Tennis Invitational Alexander Cllennan (UMSL) def. Hagenlocher (Principia), 6-3, 6-0 with four titles this past weekend. Cherman (UMSL) def. Boswell (Truman State), 6-4, 6-3 The Tritons claimed two single titles Peter Hantack (UMSL) def. Sherwood (Truman State), 6-2 ~1 VISIT THE CURRENT AT , Hantack (UMSL) Clef. Logan (Lewis & Clark), 6-1 , 6-1 as well as two in doubles. Aantack (UMSL) def. Chennan (UMSL), 5-7 6-1 (10-61 Sophomore Andreas Dimke www.thecurrentonline.com walked away with the title for SiID!­ DoubJes Flight #1 gles Flight A. The other singles title Dirnke/Siroic (UMSL) def. Gonzalez/Garrison (SlUE), 8-6 TO FIND OUT HOW was won in Singles Flight C by ju­ Simke/Sirnic (UMSL) def SchlotzlRothfusz (frull1l!n State) 8-6 nior Peter Hantack. YOU CAN PICK UP As for doubles, Dimke along with · Doubles Flight #2 senior Boris Simic won the doubles BurgdorferiHantack (UMSL) def. LoganlMgrse (Lewis & Clark), 8-2 A PASS FOR TWO. Flight 1. Freshman Alexander Cher­ Burgdorfer/Hantack (UMSL) def. HipkisslRusk (Truman State) 8-2 man and sophomore Andre Chemas S'ancheVYoung (SlUE) def. BurgdorferlHanrack (UMSL), 8-6 Check out the movie website for more won the title for doubles Flight 3. Doubles Flight #3 information about the film: The first home match of the spring Bryant/Anthony (1)MSL) def. GraberlHighley (SlUE), 8-5 www.semipromovie.com season will be on March 8 against Bryant/Anthony (UMSL) def. BoswelllPusateri (T1Ul'i:1lmState), 8-0 Westem Jllinois. The first confer­ POS !>eS ore ,ovoilable on 0 firsl-come, fjrsl-se~ved Oasis. No purchase f\eces~ · Chennas/Cnetman (UMSL) def HollerfWeidman (Greenville), 8-0 While Stipp" ... lo.,. Employee. of ell promoll.o~ 1 p;'rtl\.rs "od thei( 0gencies J;. ence match for the Tritons will be on · Chennas/Cherman{UMSL) def. Bryant/Anthony (UMSL), 9-7 not eligible. One pass per person. n" s fum no, nol 1"'1. been (died. C March Zf against !Lewis. Page 12 ~h£ Q:urrcnt February 18, 2008 ~------~------~~--

.1-t1lC:1{.~!!~?~!pqe~. 1! ... Lindenwood still led the Tri­ St. Louis a scare and make the score tons by I Y2 games in the standings 5-4 at the end oftl¥o periods. Triton tennis getsinto the swing of things' through last Saturday's action, and Kenny Gales scored two of the By SCOTT LA VELOCK were outscoring their opponents goals for SCC, and Gus l'vIaloney able to collect herself for those'two talented player and a great person on Romilo of Illinois-Springfield, .and. this season by a mind-boggling to­ and Sean Daft each scored one. StaJJ W'riter wins after starting off a little slow, and off the court. I believe she has Davidson falling against Erin Thom­ Just when the Tritons needed talofl05-10. Carrying a 2-0 record into the losing to Carli Connors of STUE 6- really brought up the standards of the an from McKendree and Ashley Mc­ In game two on Saturday, the him the most though, Meade re­ spring portion of its schedule, the 2,6-4. UMSL girls' tennis team." Gowan from Illinois-Springfield. Tritons faced a much tougher op­ sponded. He scored his third goal "She was an extremely hard hitter, Adriana Garcia,junior, also fought In Flight C singles, Annie Gonza­ ponent in St. Charles Community with 7:09 left in the game to give UM-St. Louis women's tennis team lez came within an eyelash of win­ College, who entered the match the red and gold a little insurance, looked to keep building on their suc­ and I wasn't quite used to her tempo well in the Flight A singles division, with a record of 9-3, tops for any and for good measure put his fourth cess at the Principia Tournament in yet, but after a while I got more used but came up just short in both of her ning her first match against Lauren Division-III team in the GPCllIL. goal in just over three minutes later. Elsah, Illinois last weekend, Feb. 8 to it," Thompson said. "At the begin­ matches, falling 6-2, 6-2 to Kathleen Szakielo of McKendree, but lost 7~5, UM-St. Louis jumped out quickly, That performance gives him twelve and 9. ning I was a little nervous, but once I Brancato of Illinois-Springfield and 7-5. Principia's KC Gahlon then out­ leading 4-0 after one period. goals on the season. The indoor tOUIney was the first played my first one or two matches I Maria Occhipinti of McKendree 6-3, lasted her 6-3, 6-3. Aaron Schulz got things going With I :05 left, Tallo put the ic­ event of the new semester for the Tri­ felt more relaxed and I got in a good 6-3. Yuki Takashima, sophomore, lost with goal number five on the sea­ ing on the cake with a short-handed ton \vomen. and though it included rhythm." Juniors Molly Striler and Sara both of her matches as well to SIUE s son, followed by Jason Shields with goal, only the second such goal no competition counting toward the Thompson collected her two wins Davidson did come up with wins in Stephanie Clark and Truman State's for the Tritons this season. It was his seventh. PJTallo then connected team record, it gave all the players over Jenny Menneiick of McKen­ Flight B, though, both over oppo­ Kirstyn Sampias. for an unassisted goal, and only nine Tallo's l3!h goal of the season, and a chance to improve their individual dree (6-4, 6-2) and Ashley Ragnow nents from Principia. Striler knocked Despite coming up on the smort seconds later Andy Meade notched to go with his league-leading 29 as­ end of the score in many of the his first goal of the game . . sists, he now leads the GPCIHL in records, as well as gain valuable ex­ of Principia (6-2, 6-2). Mennerick off Carey Erwin 6-4, 6-0 in her first matches, head coach Rick Gyllenborg It would not be his last, though. total points as well. pelience against competition from avenged her loss by beating Thomp­ match, with Davidson winning her He scored on a power play to start Thomas i\.mes held down the Principia, Truman State, McKendree, son later in the tournament 7-6, 6-4, first match as well over Julianna Ko. is encouraged by what he saw during the second period and give the Tri­ net for the Tritons against SCC the SIUE, and Illinois-Springfield. evening Thompson's tournament re­ Davidson took the first set 6-4, lost the tournament, especially consider-' tons a 5-0 lead. The Cougars would whole way, holding on for the 8-4 Freshman Stephanie Thompson, cord out at 2-2 and giving the rest of the second set 5-7, but won on tbe ing the Tritons are competing with a not die as they hammered home win. the number one singles player on the Tritons an example to follow. tiebreak by a score of 10-3. bare minimum of SL,( players . .' four consecutive goals to give Ulvl- the team, led the way for the Tritons, "Personally, I look up to Stepha­ Both players lost their next two matches, however, \vith Striler losing 11 notching a pair of victories in the nie Thompson," teammate Annie ...... Flight A singles division. She was Gonzalez, junior, said. "She is a very to Kelsey Laird of SIUE and Rosana See TRITON TENNIS, page J.j Whomever manager Tony players face no competition at their I LaRussa decides will roam the out­ positions, the questions surround­ field at Busch Stadium this year, it ing them involve their health. 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Make $10 per Hour or MORE! www.student-sitters.com "It was a big momentum builder. an uncontested lay-up off·a picked The girls saw that, they fed off that, off pass. and we tried to build off that. It was "We had some defensive mistakes a big shot." . and missed sOq:1e really easy shots," THE PI KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY SIDE ultimately had the answer, Pilz said of the run, during which the though. Whitney Sykes responded Tritons 'did not make it to the free to Gagliano's triple with one of her throw fine one time. "Getting to the own, reclaiming the lead for the Cou­ foul line is a very important of any Missing out on the College gars. That led to a 10-1 run which offense. We need to attack the basket Experience??? helped SIUE dictate the tempo of the strong and sell the foul." PIKE final minutes. The Cougars led 32-21 at half­ "Last time we played them, they time, but back-lo-back trifectas by just took us to the hole, so our main Whittaker put the momentum on Join the men of Pi Kappa Alpha at an goal today was to keep them out of the home team's side. UM-St. Louis upcoming event. the paint," UM-St. Louis head coach continued to work away at the lead, Lisa Curliss-Taylor said. "When and Paul Paradoski, senior, came For .more info visit; www.pike!1-.net we'd keep them out of the paint, off a timeout by nailing a three and we'd go on a run, but then we'd slip drawing the Tritons within two with up defensively, and they were back 9:41 left. in tbere scoring lay-ups." Just three minutes later, they took Courtney Watts, senior, got the a 48-46 lead on a turn-around lay-up Tritons close again, with a steal by Dave Ward that he converted into and a breakaway lay-up that made an old-fashioned three-point play. it a three-point game with 59 sec­ The ball was bouncing the Tri­ onds left. The red and gold came up tons' way, both figuratively and liter­ empty on their next two possessions, ally. The next time down the floor, it sealing a 71-68 Cougar victory. was rolling out of bounds, but luck­ The loss eliminated the UM-St. Lou­ ilyhit one of the officials, allowing is women from post-season conten­ Green to pick it up for the steal and a tion. wide-open lay-up. The men were still alive, though, SIDE fpught back, as Nikola coming into the evening only two Bundalo gave them the lead with a games behind SIUE for a berth in hook shot that made it 53-52 with the conference tournament. 3: 14 left. They held a three-point They started out hot, grabbing a lead in the closing seconds, when 15-10 lead and moving the ball un­ the Tritons narrowly missed tying selfishly, highlighted by a brilliant the game on two occasions. drive-and-dish from Tim Green, Paradoski jacked up a fade-away junior, to Nathan Whittaker, junior, three pointer with 14 seconds left who was making a back-door cut to that pinballed around the rim, clung the basket. to the edge of it, brought the fans to That basket scored two of Whit­ the edge of their seats and finally fell taker's team-leading 13 points, as out. Paul De Chellis, senior, grabbed well as one of Green '8 team-leading it for the Tritons, who were fouled 7 assists. . on their next three-point attempt. SIUE responded with a 13-0 run, Only one of the three free throws over which UM-St. Louis failed to went down, and the Cougars hung score for over 8 minutes before Ja­ on for the 59-57 win to improve to . son Black, junior, finally went in for 13-9, 6-8 in the GLVC.

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TRITON TENNIS, from page 12 TOSCAATTHE TOUHILL "I thought the women competed outstanding," Gyllenborg said. "At the end of the weekend, we had lost more matches than we'd won, but I was extremely pleased with the effort and the level of competition . . It was very good competition for what we're going to see later on in the year." In doubles play, the Tritons came \jlose to breaking through a couple times, but could not register any wins, Thompson and Garcia fe119-8 in Flight 1 to Broncato and Ramilo of Illinois-Springfield, and also 8-3 to SlUE's Connors and Laura Hom­ ing. Takashima and Davidson just missed against IUinois-Springfield 's Liz Duggan and Ashley McGowan in Flight 2 and fel1 9-8, They dropped their other match as well, and Gonzalez and Striler also went 0-2 in doubles play in Flight 3. Stephanie Thompson thinks that the team will have to shore up their doubles play in order to keep put­ ting together wins this year. "Doubles play will be very im­ Tasca, Puccini's Opera, was performed at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on Saturday. The opera premiered in Rome in 1900. portant," Thompson said. "And our serving wasn't that great through­ out the whole tournament. We had a few too many double faults, but I think once we work that out I think we'll be a lot better." The team will be off from game action until their first outdoor match against Division-I Western Illinois on March 8, but Coach Gyllenborg sees positives coming from that lay­ off. "When we go outside the first of March, that will rejuvenate the ef­ fort," Gyllenborg said. "The focus is a little different when you come outside with the elements and stuff like that. I don't think it'll be that much trouble keeping them fo­ cused." Gonzalez agrees that the team is headed in the right direction. "I believe that we, as a team, are all working very hard, and with that hard work it will payoff into a successful season," Gonzalez said. "Coach definitely pushes us to our limits every day and-I believe that will help us in the long run." The team will continue to prac­ tice indoors before outdoor work­ outs start March 1. UWere it left to . me to decide whether we should have" agovamme.nt­ without

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