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BY JASON GRANGER results from Career Days," Foht said. "I think this has been a very ······ .. ···· .... ··· ..N~·;;;sidiio;··· · ·· · ·· .... ······ .. ·.. "We think it was a great success; it successful day for us," Eric Hankes, to bring gave the students a chance to meet Apex Systems representative said . . Area companies came to UM-St. the area employers and make "We're an IS/IT/Computer Science Louis September 24 and 25, as the contacts." consulting finn who are looking for Career Services department held the There were a number of different students interested in employment in 13th annual Career Day in the companies. and volunteer St. Louis. Those skills are in demand students Century Room . of the Millennium organizations that attended the event, now, so this seemed like a natural Center; including Apex Systems, Commerce thing for us to do." According to Cynthia Foht, Bank and the Peace Corps ~ , who felt Foht said Career ' Days was a Career Specialist in the Career Career Days was a strong chance for the approximately 650 to UMSL Services department, the event was a accomplishment for both the students UM-St. Louis students present to success. and the participating companies. network with the employers in "We are very positive about the attendance. BY STANFORD GRIFFITH "We had 82 employers who came Editor-in-Chiej to Career Days," Foht said. ''They represented not only St. Louis bu~ the nation as a whole - companies such he Office of Admissions is as Boeing and Monsanto who are seeking volunteers to nation~de,buthavestronglocalties T. participate in a student­ as well." run recruitment program called Other companies were not Navigators. looking directly for full-time "I think it is more effective to workers, but still wanted to get their have current students message out to the students. communicate with prospective "Our general goal at this event is students," Laura Partridge, to recruit for part-time tellers," John admissions counselor, said . Machise, Commerce Bank These recruiters will provide a representative said. "But we want to student view of UM-St. Louis. get our message out to the graduates The group plans to contact that we are a quality company to . prospects at local high schools work for." because "transfers usuaLJy know Profit-based organization s were where they want to go," not the only groups in attendance, Partridge said. however. Volunteer organizations "Other campuses have similar such as The U.S. Marine Corps, The programs, " she explained. Local illinois State Troopers and The U.S. campuses with the same type of Air Force were in attendance trying organizati.ons include Wash. U to recruit UM-St. Louis for their and SLU . The UM-St.Louis causes. Navigators are planning to use Greg Renda of the Peace Corps., a the ideas of other groups in not-for-profit volunteer organization, addition to their own. pleased with what saw at Navigators will conduct Career Day . Mike Sherwin! 7b/> CUlmu "phone campaigns, college "We are here trying to recruit nights, high school visits, direct ! some of the college students," Renda A representative from Schmersahe Treloans Company attempts to mailings, open houses and said. "We don't offer salaried recruit business majors on Wednesday, September 25 during the I positions, but in this type of [rongh] Career Services 13th annual Career Day. For information on campus tours," Partridge said. 'j' They will work with the four economy, lots of students are looking future career fairs, contact Career Services at (314),516-5111. for an adventure, something that ~ll hig~ school recruiters at the I University. . test their skills. The Peace Corps. is a great place for them to build their Navigators is planning to II dQ in the meantime, until the Teacher's Job Fair February 14." register with Student Activities I skills: it is an excellent testing as a recognized organization ground." economy turns back around." Career Days offered students a Students who missed Career Days chance to meet not only with famous because the group would then Renda went on to say he feels this semester have an opportunity to companies like Conunerce Bank and be eligible for money from 'the ( UM-St. Louis was a good place to Mike Sherwin! The Cun'e1U Boeing, but with lesser known yet­ Student Activities. Budget recruj.t members for the Peace Corps. meet with the employers again in the "Right now, the Peace Corps. is Spring. on-the rise companies, such as Committee. A representative from Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital one of the best P.R. programs for the "We have Career Day~ in Fall and Fastenal Company, an industrial and "We cannot offer payment speaks with a potential future employee during the recruitment yet," Partridge said. Although United States ," Renda said. "We are we have another one in Spring," Foht construction supply company. fair hosted by C.areer Services on September 24 and 25, in the Career Services is located on the the students will work as looking for talented individuals who said. "April 4 we will have the Century Rooms on the third floor of the MSC. third floor of the Millennium Center. volunteers, the Cardinals and care about people overseas. We think second career event in the Mark Twain building. We also have a For information, call (314) 516-5111. the. St. Charles Otters have students are looking for something to donated tickets to be awarded to the 10 Navigators who work the most hours. PAC gets .new name The group also wants to use .Lack of parking angers the money from Student Activities to "provide Bunding named after Touhill professional development," Partridge said. This would UM~St . Louis students BY ANNE BAUER "upon completion of the facility and fired over the summer as a cost-cutting include seminars such as how to ...... ".... 'Ma~~g,i;;g'Edit;~:" '''-'''' ...... the retirement of Blanche M. Touhill as measure by the University. Since this recruit students and how to give Chancellor of the University of time, the University has been seeking ··...... BY....' !'o!I ·.. ·CHOLE.. ···si-ajj wriiRICHARe;· .. ····DS.. ·· ..ON ·· .. ·.. ·.. · Jim Joy, who has been the Director presentations . . Missouri - Sl Louis." Touhill is outside management for the center. In of Parking and Transportation for A unanimous vote was made by the This is the organization's planning to retire on December 31. She a - prior interview, Bob Samples, UM-Columbia since 1980, said the UM Board of Curators to name the second year at UM-St. Louis. has been at UM-St Louis for 37 years. director of University Recently there has been cause for UM-St. Louis system is a "license to new center, currently knOWIl as UM-. Last year there were 23 students The action also listed the many Communications, stated that concern regarding UM-St. Louis's hunt [for a parking space]." St. Louis Performing Arts Ce.nter, the involved; Partridge is hoping for accomplishments by 'Touhill while at management for the center should be parking situation. Many students According to Mitch Hess in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts 20 to 25 students again this year. UM-St. Louis. Some of these include a in place by this September. have been complaining that there is cashier' s office~ it is unknown at this Center. The Board approved the According to Partridge, 50 percent increase in the nunlber of 'The center, which is cUItently under not enough parking for everyone on time how many parking permits have resolution this past Friday during their participants in Navigators must academic programs offered at UM-St. construction, is slated to be completed campus. been given out because they are still most recent meeting, held at 8:30 a.m. work a minimum of 20 hours per Louis, four off-c.ampus academic this spring, though there is currently no However, Bruce Gardiner, being given out by Residence Life in the H. Richard Adams Conference semester, hold a 2.5 G.P.A. and cente.rs established and a new master management for the center. Manager of Transportation and and the cashier's office. However. it Center on the UM-Columbia campus. be in good standing with the plan. "What's happening now is they are Parking disagrees. He believes that is public knowledge that 6,078 The action, recommended by UM­ University. Bryan Rives was hired as director still weighing all the options for parking is sufficient and that students parking spaces are available on System President Manuel T. Pacheco, Partridge said that she wants . for the center this past January, but was managing the center," Samples said are only looking for the spots closest campus, 178 of which are American states that the center will be named to host the first meeting on last Thursday. to the' door. with Disabilities Act compliant. October 1. UM-Sl Louis raised more than $11 "Most of tbe complaints [I've Even though there are more For more information on the million from private sources for the gotten] have been about having to students enrolled than ' spaces Navigators, additional center, which is an over $50 million walk so far," Gardiner said. "Students available, students would do well to requirements and how to join, project. Approximately $40 million in cannot plan on arTI\jng five minutes take into consideration that not all contact Partridge at (314) 516- state money was provided for the before their class starts and plan on students come to campus daily and 6446 or at [email protected]. project. getting good parking spaces." not all of them are on campus at the. The center covers 128,500 square Gardiner suggests coming to campus same time. On top of this, some feet and will include a three-level earlier than normill to avoid this students do not drive, and, instead, 1,650-seat performance hall; a 300- probleIlL opt for public transportation such as . seat music and theater hall; glass­ Since UM-St. Louis has an open Bi-State Bus or MetroLink, which enclosed two-tiered atrium lobby with parking policy, meaning students get l..1M-St. Louis student can ride free promenade and a state-of-the-art the option of picking which lot they with th eir studeni IDs and campus­ INDEX technical facility for sound and wish to park in, students may provided passes. lighting. . sometimes have to walk farther than There are many vaiiabl~ they would like. This may ~ eem like 11 regarding parking which makes it .B..u. .1. 1~~i.n...... 13.~.Ci.r .d...... ~ The construction of the center was approved by the UM Board of hassle, but other places,m like lIM­ hard to say for sure Whether or not .F.~Ci~.U..r.~~...... ~. Curators in May of 1997 and the Columbia, use lot assignment. there is an actual shortage. Since the . numbers are unavailable at this gp'i~i .~ .~~ ...... i design was created by Pei Cobb Freed Lot assignment means students and Partners of New York and need to be in their assigned parking point. campus officiaIs are unsure of .~. p..

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._~ Granger /Yews Editor/ ..-, • f'nxt. ASSOCIate . Mike Sherwin' Photo Director Catherine Marquis-Homeyer • A&E Editor S/XJ1ts Editor! Hank Bwns • Prod Associate Wed ·2 (cont.) Eliott Reed' Cmtoollist September Mon 30 (cont). Wed 2 Sat 5 Student Life Student Life Sara Porter· At~E Associate Center for Trauma ASUM Adam Bodeudieck' Copy Editor The World Lecture Series given by Experience St Louis: Apple Mon30 Recovery Associated Students of the .Jamie Keny· Proofreader Mary Robinson will be. held at 7 Picking at Eckert's will be held Monday Noon Series Michael Griffin, psychology, will University of Missouri will be .James lAwy • Distrib. JJanager holding a UMSL Rally at The p.llL in the Century RooIns of the today. A shuttle will depart the Mozart, Beethoven, and Schickile: talk on "Psychobiological Changes Nosh from noon until 1 p.m. MSC. The topic will be: World MSC at 9:30 a .m: and return The Arianna String Quartet will be in Domestic Violence Survivors" Peace in Relation to 9/11. A recep­ around 2 'p.m Bring friends and from noon to 1 p.m. in the 10wer­ Don't let your education suffer! Staff Writers held from 12: 15 p.rn. to 1:15 p.rn. tion will follow her lecture. ill family to a great St Louis tradition. Chartie Bright, Danielle Cabell, level auditorium of the Kathy J. Stop budget cuts. For details visit in the J.c. Penney Conference 1990, Robinson was . elected as Pick your own apples, and get great Shannon Cross, Jade Danner, Weinman Advocacy Center. The ASUM at 377 MSC, or call 516- Center. room 229. The series is free Ireland's first female president, and homemade treats at Eckert's Kate Drolet, Michelle Elkins, lecture is part of a series on violence 5835, or lfoehner@hotmaiLcom and open to the public. The Arianna served until 1997. Country Store. Joan Henry, Micah Issitt, St.ring Quartet members preview ami sexual abU&: and is free and Melissa McCrary, Nichole Richardson, their next conceR sharing insight~ open to the public. It is sponsored Becky Rosner, Will Melton into these three fascinating com­ by the Center for Trauma recovery. 2 Mon 7 posers and their works. For more info. call 516-6738. Campus Ministry Fri 4 Monday Noon Series Staff Photographers Career Services . Emily Fishman, Kevin Ottley, October The Wesley Foundation Campus The Photographic Project: How sara Quiroz, Steve Seebeck 30 Ministry will be having a free An illterviewing Techniques Ideas Progress-A Slide Talk will be Bible Study from II :30 am. to 1 gi.ven by Susan Hacker Stang in the Chem istry coiioquium Workshop will be held from II 388 Millennium Student Center lUes 1 . p.m. The study will be held every am to noon in room 327 of the J.c. Penney Conference Center, 8001 Natural Bridge Road "Open-structured actinide com­ Rec Sports Wednesday for the rest of the MSC. Polish your interviewing room 229 from 12: 15 p.rn. to 1:15 St. Louis, Missouri 63121 semester. The ministry is located at p.rn. Stang is a photographer and pounds by design: A Chemist's skills to impress employers in this Newsroom. 131 ) -16-5r4 The annual Punt Pass Kick 8CXXl Natural Bridge Road. Those interest in mineralogy" will be held free, one-hour workshop. Advance professor of Electronic and Advertising. (31 ) .16-5316 Football contest will be held on the attending, enter through the double at 4 p.rn. in room 451 of Benton registration is required. Call Career Photographic Media at Webster Business. (314) 5lG5175 Mark Twain Rec Field from 1 p.rn. Hall. The event is free and open to glass doors on the Natural Bridge Services at 516-5111 or register in University, using slides of her pho­ Fax. (314) 516-(,811 to 4 p.rn. The event is free and open the public. side of Normandy UMC. Call person in room 327 of the MSC. tographic series, she will discuss to UMSL students only. 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BY KATE DROLET She began working at UM-St. Louis , .... , ...... -...... StajJW1'iter in August and spent the last three ·years as a clinical therapist in a Cape Living and working in this micro­ Girardeau counseling center. cosm that is college guarantees that The drug counseling office seeks almost everyone will fall victim to a to provide a campus-wide compre­ sore throat or. runny nose at some hensive approach to drug and alcohol point. Astemperatpres begin to drop, prevention. It also provides individ­ tissue and cough ' drop sales will ual screening, initial counseling and increase, and many students will find referrals. Appointments are not nec­ themselves browsing the medicine essary. although they are encour­ aisle at the local drugstore. aged. University Health Services offers "We understand the need for treatment for common illnesses and immediate attention in a crisis situa­ injuries including colds, earaches, tion," Russell said, "but appoint­ the flu, migraines and headaches, ments are helpful, especially when pink eye, poison ivy, rashes and sore schedules get hectic." throats. It provides blood pressure UM-St. Louis has never had a checks. cholesterol, diabetes. tuber­ drug and alcohol prevention program culosis and hearing screenings. pap before, so Health Services hopes this smears, Hepatitis A and B vaccines will provide education and set the and meningitis and tetanus vaccines. standard for alcohol and drug aware­ Students can also visit Health ness on campus. Services for birth· control consulta­ When asked what she would tell ' .tion, pregnancy testing, urinalysis, new college students concerning the sexually transmitted disease testing, issue of alcohol and drugs, Russell wellness assessments and nutrition, . advised, "This is a time of new inde" diet and weight manage\llent. Health pendence. Just remember that [irre­ Services also offers assistance to sponsible, decisions] are not worth individuals with chronic health prob­ . the legal, personal and academic lems such as asthma or diabetes. consequences. I would urge students The Women's Health Clinic is a to be responsible. There is a lot more branch of Health Services. as is the to life." Mike Sherwin/ The CUlTelU new Drug Counseling Clinic. Both For more information about . facilities are located in room 211 of Health Services. call 516-5671. Drug Located in room 131 on the first floor of the MSC Health Services provides students a wealth of Clark Hall. Counsebng and Women's Health information on health-related topics including STDs, flu, nutrition, exercise and smoking cessation. Michelle Russell is the coordina­ Services can be contacted at 516- tor of Alcohol and Drug Prevention. 5414. Has campus.food changed enough?

BY MELISSA MCCRAY 'The food is really good, but I think that the price is too StaJfWn'ter high. My mother came to visit and spent a fortune all just a sandwich," Elise Bagley, freslunan said. While sitting in class, a distinct low pitch noise may be Some people have expressed concern over the cost of food heard around the room. It's the noise of a growling stomach on campus. Some meals can be very expensive. coming from a hllllgry student. 'The cost of lunch depends Oll what the person eats. I Everybody has noticed at one time their stomach or some­ mostly eat salads," Bob Bliss, dean of the Honors ColJege, one else's making these rumbling sOlillds. Sometimes this can said. be an embarrassing situation, especially if the room is com­ "I think that there have been some chang since previous pletely silent. At a time like this a student may be more years," Deli Assistant Lutishia Thomas said. 'There is now a focused on when they C

Associate Legacy Scholarship, the Alumni Association to 516-4535 or [email protected]. Henley, Hootie and the Blowfish and Stone Temple Pilots. see DIGGIN', page 7 Page 4 <"fire Current September 30, ~002 Equal police Let's get a move on: protection Education is an important way matic red flag of "This is a stuck-up , to prevent crime. rich college student who needs to be r know I'm generalizing since put in bis place." \-Vhile that has been many highly educated (1U1d often the case of almost no one I've met wealthy) people comnlit crimes; here, it still occurs. SGA needs to move however, the percent of prosecutable Tickets cost money. If students crimes committed by college-educat- have to spend their money paying : ed citizens is lower th1U1 the percent tickets they only received because of , of those san1e crimes committed by their University parking pennit people without college educations. instead of spending iliat money on Excluding driving-, parking- and education or educational supplies, ilie quicker on issues executive-level-related crimes, this police's prevention is slipping. difference happens Hence, by unequally The issue for several reasons: stopping and ticket­ There are two sides to everv coin. even tlle bodies representing the stu­ Those with a college ing drivers who Both optimism and pess im..i s~ must dents, the Student Government education can get show a University do battle to determine whether the Associations, have yet to speak out SGA took too long better paying jobs. affiliation, this glass will be half-full or half· e:-;-;pty. against these cuts. And Holden still Therefore, they do small, but active, set One of those siulations has recently gets away with everything. to take action not expelience as of police . officers arisen with the UM-St. Lollis Student SGA has made no effOlt to ch1U1ge great a lack of and who have sworn-to Govenmlent Association. tl1is idea. Now SGA has decided to against Gov. Bob need for money as uphold ilie law SGA has decided to take action take action. Did UM-St. Louis's stu­ people who have equally to all are against the recent budget cuts coming dent gO\ emment fInally start listening lower income jobs helping create crime out of Gov. Bob Holden's office; how':: to what ti1e smdent body has been say­ Holden and his because of their lack by keeping students ever, the curs have already occurred, ing') Is the activity that is now being of a college educa­ from their educa­ and tilis may end up being a situation shown a response to external pres­ massive budget tion. (This is not to STANFORD GRIFFITH tion. of too lillie too late. The only people who can answer ,ure" say that all college " Edito ; " :i~': Chi{i""" '" Speaking of Holden started s la~hing the budget tl1is question are sitting on fue execu­ graduates are rich upholding the law around August of 200 1. and yet SGA tive board. cuts against the . and all non-college graduates are equally, some college student~ do is just now raising a cry against it. SGA speaks for the UM-St. Louis I poor.) College also seems to have a pull stupid stUllts and need to be tick­ Sam Andemruiam, SGA President, student body, and inactivity in ilie face higher education way of making students aware of the eted; iliat is fine 1U1d good. Singling spoke to the SGA members on of such drastic financial difficulties is world outside their back"yard and of out only or mostly college students to 20. September about the situation monumentally dangerous, system. how their actions impact others. be ticketed is a different matter UM-St. Louis and state TIlls is not to say that (Again, iliis does not mean iliat aU entirely. That is just discrimination SGA's actions are non-college graduates are necessarily 1U1d profiling based on some false and not appreciat- We suggest less civic or aware than all college unrealistic stereotype from such ed. It is about graduates.) movies as Animal House. time that The police are also supposed to Unfortunately, we, as the general so-meone While hindsight is help curb crime. They have two main public ,,,iiliout police badges, usually held Holden purposes: 1.) to stop crime in feel helpless against such discrimina­ 20/20, and there progress and 2.) to prevent crime. So tion from such authority. If we say one would think that they would something, we could get in trouble. If in not much that encourage education. we report the offending officer(s), we However, a small number of could get harassed even more. In fact, police officers seem to think that iliey I hope that my publishing this honest can be done now) should harass college students. It is column ",'ill nat create problems for defmitely a small number who do me. (I promise to keep you up to date we would like to this, but they seem to be the "vocal if it does. I'm certain that most of you tactics. few.' It's like the rudeous red and yel­ would want to hear about it-if noth­ Hindsight low UM-St. Louis parking pennit on ing else only to see my point proven cap i _ ~.2-""'.L.1>J.A. is 20120, and it . recommend t hat in the back of vel1icles gives an auto- true.) . t a I is easy to I was look back the future, SGA I pre­ and criticize sent- for inactivi- take immediate I I'm ready to learn, but d y However, in . gener- L~~~~j!a~~~1 the future. action against the ally received well , as SGAneeds to 1 are you ready to tea.ch tudents embraced the idea of the avoid waiting for deed to be done Governor s office. I • ,!Q8 finally taking action against the C1JU . before it takes action. . . t ~ ~.EDIT()Ft~~L Other ideas presented were a meetin g: Holden cut the budget three times Upon my entrrulCe into college I the followmg seenano. 'llie profes- with Missouri politiciruls and over the course of ilie last 12 months, This may h e ~ p to immediately gain~d a new personali­ sor comes into the classroom, takes a ty trait. It was as if when I stepped - BOARD Chancellor Blanche Iv1. TouhiJ1. One yet notl1ing was done. Three times in couple sips of I1is drink, shuffles question must now be asked: Where wl1ich they could have taken action . stop cut s against onto . campus for tlle first time a through some papers and then fmally • • STANFORD GRIFFITH I was tl1is rhetoric last. ear? ) et they did nothing. Down fue line, whole new attitude came over me. he looks like he is about to begin . had become, well, impatient. class, but he is teasing you. He starts ANNE BAUER Granted, Andemariam is not SGA needs to take action as soon as the already low responsible for tbe passivity of past fuey hear even rumors of budget cuts. The change was not due to the talking, but not about the material for m(Jre fact iliat I enjoyed being pushy, that day. No, instead he talks about • HANK BURNS SGA executive board members. They represent the student body and • However, the plans were just its intere.sts; as such, they need to pro­ university funds but 1 felt like I had to be. Let's face what is going on in the news and JASON GRANGER announced, and tl1is was' the econd tect that same student body and those it: there are only two who won the baseball meeting of the year. We are already interests. and save student sure ways to get game last night. I have CATHERINE over a monili-and-a-half into classes. So, is the glass half-full or half­ things done. One: to watched the clock at In situations like these, time is of the empty in tl1is situation? Neither. do whatever it is the beginning of class, MARQUiS-HOMEYER dollars. essence . Someone slurped up' the water and yourself. or two: and sometimes it takes find whoever is . "Our Opinion" reflects the Holden is of the impression that shattered the glass. It's a draw. While 25 nlinutes for the completing the task, actual lecture to begin. d'; majority opinion of the there is very little opposition to rus it is a good sign that SGA is finally cuts to rugher education, and who can taking some action, the damage has . stand over their This drives me crazy. editorial board what think! us blame I1im? No one has spoken out been done. Perhaps it is just time to Tell us you Drop shoulder and watch Time is money, against fuese cuts. There has been no buy a new glass and start wifu a fresh a line at the office, 388 MSC, them like a hawk. It and when instructors I outcry from MissoUli press. Parents glass of water drawn straight from the or online at our website is just the way am. do this iliey are wasting ~,J-ETTERS have remained mum on the issue, and well. 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If tl1is time is well things to do iliM sit in class doing • spent or not is, for the most part, :it nothing. . the control of each individual. For Instructors often put a lot of f Letters to the editor should be topics 'we've written about? • example, attending every class peri­ effort into trying to make the class :. brief, and those not exceeding od, every week, all semester long is "interesting." Sometimes this is ~ 200 words will be given prefer­ at my discretion, but what material is great, Md sometimes it totally back­ ·ence. We edit letters for clarity, • Submit a Letter to the Editor covered during that time is not. What flres. I just want to take notes, listen length and grammar. 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----,,--- ~--".----~~ -----,,--- We will all have to work harder, I am looking into teaching high -----,,--- Well, I came to UMSL because In the French department, we or at least differently. Really, I school at the moment, but I want to go into the are really concerned we might not think the state needs to make eventually I would like to teach Optometry progra;", so what­ have enough faculty to offer all up its mind. The uncertainty of at a college, so I hate to see ever·the tuition increases of our classes. what will be cut when is the higher education bearing all might be, I'm staying here. ___w::.:..::.orst part. these cuts. ----,,--- " ----" . " Septemeber 23, 2002 'lite Current Page-: Riverwomen lose two games and possibly A :'painfulloss: their team captain over the weekend LPyis the season. net, Northern Kentucky showed an strong at the net, combining for 27 total digs but also had 16 errors combined. u'-SI, ''Losing Gillian would be a major aggressive attack to the UM-St Louis kills, helping their team defeat the 'They were hustling very well, but IIiUeINInen loss to this squad. She has the best defense, which led them to a 22-12 Riverviornen. we just need to minimize those errors. Volleyball mental attitude and is a true leader of lead. Some unforced errors by Kaseorg said that, aside from the ' We are better than that," Kaseorg said this team. That is why she is our cap­ Northern Kentucky and better team actual strength of the Northern of the two outside hitters. tain, only being a freshman. She's also play brougbtthe Riverwomen back into Kentucky squad, lackluster calls by the With the possible loss of Falknor, BY .JOE CURTIS a glue for this team because she really the game, which showed touglrness. officials played afactor in the UM-St. Assistant Coach Kaseorg feels the true Staff Writer brings the team together, and Gillian is Strong blocking and hitting by Kathryn Louis defeat. colors of the team's makeup will shine fundamentally the best-trained player Freeman in the second game helped the "St. Louis refs are good and honor­ through positively. "Our team Losing three straight tight games to here," Kaseorg said. team get close, but, once again, able, but it seems to me that they are answered some questions about them­ Northem Kentucky University should The team did not come unglued, Northern Kentucky pulled away at the impartial to making the correct calls selves with Gillian being injured, but a have been painful enough for the UM­ though, after losing Fal.knor in the first end, winning another close one 30-27. when it is crunch time because they couple answers are still needed." St Louis women's volleyball team on match, while trailing 14-11 when she The third game was definitely the don't want to be' labeled as homers Starting off with early success, the Friday night, but the possible loss of came out. The first game went back team's strongest because of its good [home referees]," Kaseorg said of the team has stumbled in the past few freshman captain Gillian Falknor may and forth while both teams traded teamwork and fluidity. The officiating during the tight losses the games, but Kaseorg feels the team has have been the equi valent of pouring salt points, separating themselves by only . Riverwornen led all the game but could team suffered the ability to rebound and improve on into an open wound. three points at the most The score not pull away. Leading by as much as Errors made at the net are another their current record of 10-6 overall and Outside hitter Falknor went down in became tied at 21 late in the game, but five points, UM~St. Louis could not problem area for the Riverwomen, 1-2 in Great Lakes Valley Conference the first game while attacking the net Northern Kentucky put up a strong shut down Northern Kentucky. The according to Kaseorg. "The outside hit­ play. against the Norsewomen. She landed surge at the end., and the Riverwomen Norsewomen carne back and tied the ters still have to develop the sense of Losing their captain forces other awkwardly, twisting her knee. The had to play catch-up. The Norsewomen game at 27, following a few controver­ when to touch the ball over the net, players to step up and fill the void to be results are not conclusive, but a possible then pulled away with the victory, win- . sial calls. After taking the lead, the when to take some off it, and when to leaders for this struggling squad. torn ACL is suspected, according . to ning 30-26. Norsewomen claimed a 30-28· victory kill the ball," Ka<;e()rg said "1 think we have the composure to Riverwomen assistant Erik Kaseorg. If In the second game, Northern in the final game. Juniors Cammie Junior outside hitter Kathryn be a successful tean1, but the real char­ this a'>surnption is true, the captain will Kentucky came out swinging, coming Welter . and Nicole Salisbury of Freeman and sophomore outside hitter acter will be tested during the next two likely be sidelined for the remainder of out to an early lead. Dominating the Northern Kentucky proved to be very Liz Blair combined on 21 kills and 21 weeks of play," Kaseorg said. R·men suffer ftrst loss in three games, fall to 1·1 in GLVe

UM-St. Louis Head Coach Dan gl-St. loyl, King was unavailable for comment following the game, but Chastonay Rivermen said that the Rivermen played strong Soccer during the game" "I felt like they're much improved , from last year," Chastonay said. BY HANK BURNS ...... -- ...... "They threw us fits the whole first Sports Editor half, and I think we got lucky and got a goal, and that put them down a bit. After winning two straight games, the UM-St. Louis Rivermen soccer squad suffered a 3-0 defeat to Bellarmine on Sept. 27. With the f'l can 't guess loss, the Rivermen are now 1-1 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference and on wins and 2-3 overall. Bellarmine Head .Coach Tim Chastonay said that the Rivermen are losses, but a viable team to face. "1 think they're going to be a tough team to handle," Chastonay [UM-St. Louis said. "1 can't guess on wins and loss­ es, but they'll play everybody tough. If they get a little bit luckier like they will] play EDITOR should've probably early in the game, I think they're going to be everbody pretty Jeff Stegman, rnidfielder Jim Reiter HANK BURNS tough to beat." and defender Chris Stockman each Bellarmine had some luck early in scored during the game. The win Sports Editor the game, as Bellarrnine forward tough. " was the first conference victory of Matt Kaestner scored the game's first the season for the Rivermen. phone: 516.-5174 _ ~ goal with just over 33 minutes in the Following his team'. 1-0 victory fax: 516-6811 first period. The Knights and the over lIuman State on Sep t. 15. King Rivermen each had nurnerous shots Tim Chastonay said that the team's main concern is fundamentals. on. goal in the first. Head Coach The Knights shut the door on the "We need to worry about our­ U PDATE Rivermen in the second period, scor­ Bellarmine Soccer selves first," King said. "Get things ing the game's final two goals. done that we do well. which is defend Forward Joe Marshall scored with and stay compact defensively and UMSL hires 28:56 remaining in the peliod and We were a bit fitter in the end, I make good decisions." scored again with just under four thought." The Rivermen will face Kentucky minutes left in the game. Kaestner, · The Rivermen defeated Northern Wesleyan on Sept. 29, at home. n e w sof t bal . who scored earlier, got the assist for Kentucky 5-0 on Sept. 22. Kentucky is currently 0-2 in the the third goal. Midfielder Adam Bimslager, forward GLVC and 0-6 overall. H ead Coact

BY H ANK BURNS SPOTts Editor Frosty cools down her opponents at the net Taking over a y"i.nning softball p gram, Nicole Durnin, former Incarn Louis because I really enjoyed the occurr-ed in the same season when 'The ability of our team is unlim­ Word Head Coach, was annolUlced recruiting visit here in the winter of she connected on 12 kills with no ited. We have the capability to go the new UM-St. Louis softball h( 2000. It reminded me a lot of home errors against Southern Illinois far, as long as v, e push ourselves. I ! coach on Sept. 25. Durnin was nan and especially when the girls on the University - Edwardsville. This sea­ believe we will make it a long way as the replacement of former H( team treated me like family," Frost son, Frost nailed 14 kills, had 7 digs. in the GLVC Tournament this year," Coach Lesa Bonee, who resigned said. and 7 blocks helping her team to a 3- the junior SdiJ. Aug. 15, when herpositioll, along '" The girls are grateful to have her 1 victory over West Georgia. Aside from volleyball, Frost BY .JOE CURTIS that of the baseball and volleyl on the team with the consistent num­ The first half of the season has excels in the classroom, having been · ····· · · ·· · ····' · · ·· ·· ··s;~jf&i;:; t;; : · coaches, was downsized to part-tim bers she has put up for them. In the been ,-ery successful lur the 10-6 a member of the Dean's List every In her past two seasons y" 200] season, then-sophomore Frost Riverwomen. The team came out to ~eme s t e r. Pursuing a degree in Incarnate Word, Durnin compiled a : Known as "Frosty" to most, UM­ had 185 kills, ] 08 blocks and 44 digs an early 6-1 record but has slowed International Business and 15 record. Dumin, who will contil St. Louis volleyball standout in 107 games played. This season down a bit in the past few matches. M arketing, she hopes to obtain a job Melissa Frost to serve as head coach at Incam Melissa Frost has been sending she has 131 kills, 57 blocks and 66 Frost says that the reason for the with a pharmaceutical company that Middle Hitter Word, served as the school's assist opponents ice-cold spikes to the digs in only 52 games played. She is early succe"s can be dominantly would allo w her to travel. The long UM-St. Louis coach prior to being named to her c noggin for over 11 years. well on her way to eclipsing her per­ linked to the team's great chemistry volleyball road trips have not put a rent position. Durnin, a former fi: Beginning early at her former sonal bests in all categories. on and off the court. The strong damper on her ambitions to travel tearn all-conference third basem home in Cincinnati., junior middle Although she is very talented, ttl decided to bond bet\veen teammates ha proven with her dream job. "I really want to attended University of WlSconsm hitter Frost started her volleyball Frost can be hard on herself due to to be a confidence builder by pro­ travel an¢ experience all areas of the Parkside, and, in 1997, she was a TIle career at the age of 8. Itching to play her determination to be a better play­ attend UM-St. viding trust during play. globe," she said. her of the team that played in the game, she jumped at the trrst er. When asked of her best moment Last year's squad could nol make Since next year is her senior year, National Championship game. J available opportunity. "I began on the court, she said "I never think Louis because I it over the .500 mark finishing the the srudent athlete Frost would love team lost that game 2-1 to CalifO{ playing volleyball in the 4th grade that I playas well as 1 can because I year at 14-17 overall and 7-8 in the to have a breakout year for herself University. because that was the earliest I could always expect more of myself." really enjoyed Great Lakes Valley Conference pl ay, and her team. With the nucleus of Dumin, who is an Amerie start at my school in Cincinnati," Even though she does not want to due to its apparent lack of team the team reruming next year, she can Softball Association certified ump Frost said. admit it, she has put on some great the recruiting chemistry. only imagine how successful they currently runs the NiCk)' Dur The 6' ]" spiker's many years of performances. In a match against Expectations for this year's team can be. "We ha\"e so much talent as Summer Softball Camp. experience led her to be recruited by Indianapolis in 2001, Frost recorded visit here in the are high for Frost because of the a team that \';e should give the Following her resignation fr, UM-St. Louis. a season high 14 kills in the 2001 unity and aggressiveness it possess­ GLVC tournament a run for their UM-St Louis, Bonee was hired, "1 decided to attend UM-St. season. Another stellar performance winter of 2000." es. money next year," Frost said. head coach at Nova Southeast, University in early September. Ne Interim Athletic Director Mich Hindsight sure is the darndest thing; Do-over please? Mominey said in a press statemc "having a softball coach of her cali 21 is a rather uninteresting number. a recap of what those things are. put on for the Cards - a 9-1 loss - my companions and I on our excursion. and standing is vital to the direct If you score a 21 in blackjack, you win 1.) What I did Like I said, 1 went comrades and I visited Show Me's, a 3.) Wbat 1 did After our time at and leadership of our student-atble the game. That is rather interesting. to the ballpark with a few of my local establishment on the Landing. Show Me's, my party of four took the and our progrdlll." But on the other hand, if you score a 21 friends to watch our most famed There, on a pathetic note, I had a MetroLink back to UM~St. Louis and Subsequent to her tenure a5 UM· on your ACT, you get nothing. That is hometown tearn, the Card~. pound the refreshing shot of Peppermint we went our separate ways. Louis Head Coach, Bonee coache< uninteresting. But then again, if you pathetic Milwaukee Brewers. At the Schnapps and a Coke chaser. I also I should have continued my Southern Wesleyan University become the age of 21, you become game, I had a jumbo dog and an had a plate of cheese sticks and fries. I adventure with my brothers by going South Carolina for three seasons, pI party to many interesting things. That Amber Bock. I drank. the beer in one rounded out my Show Me's experi­ down to Tequila Wild for a contest, the ing in the Georgia-Alabama-CaroJ was the case for me on Sept. 26 as I hour and was carded when I purchased ence with a photo with our rather rul es and terms of which I cannot Tournament Championship in ]999 reached the revered age of 21. it. attractive waitress. appropriately and jOlUnalistically dis­ ~ Being an avid baseball fan, 1 want- . I should ha\'e started off the I should have continued my expe­ close in print. There, I should have ...... ~ ed to spend my 21st birthday with the evening by going to the Landing with rience with my brothers by wairing had 21 various breeds of the house see SOFTBALL, page 10 St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, my fraternity brothers, taking a few outside the Players' entrance at Busch special - Tequila and 1 did just that My friends and I shots of Tequila and then going to the Stadium. When the players made their THE ABCs OF SPORTS took a trek, via MetroLink, to the ball­ game. At the game, I should have exit, I should have invited them along Overall, 1 had a rather pleasant WEB park to cdebrate my milestone. The sampled the wide array of hard liquor for my grand celebmtion. Scott Rolen birthday. Many sports fans have cele­ Check out the R-men HANK BURNS day was fim and so was the night. sold at the ballpark. signed a $90 million contract with the brated their birthdays in a similar way. There many things that I did and many 2.) What I did Following the Cards. He should have been able to But, in the eyes of many, my birthday and R-women sports al [email protected] things that I should have done, Here is humiliating display that the Brewers cover all the expenses incurred by my could have been a bit more interesting. www.umsl-sports.com

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Diversity is the The Color Red's true color

HANK BURNS Sellior Editor

"Innocence - the hardest thing to achieve." Those words are on the second track of The Color Red's new al.bum Gear. The album, which can best be categorized as a metal album and neither innocent nor easy listen­ ing, is the band's second. The band's latest single, "Sore Throat," acts as the album's flagship song. Like most songs on the album, "Sore Throat" has deep lyrics and even deeper and meJodious chords. According to the band, the single is about the band performing and living ~ DITOR at the highest level possible. "I do everything 100 percent, and CATHERINE Martina Gedeck plays Martha in "Mostly Martha." In this new of talking about her problems. When the therapist asks her why I don't hold back;' lead singer Jon Zamora said in his band's biography. IARQUIS-HOMEYER German film, we meet chef Martha first in her psychiatrist's she comes to sessions when all she wants to do is cook for him, ...... office, trying to get him to eat the meal she has prepared instead she admits she's only there because her employer insists. "So that's what the song is about, just A&E Editor giving all you've got." Although it does contain songs phone: 516-4886 with many diverse sounds, Gear has fax: 516-6811 many songs sharing the same fonnu­ la to draw listeners in. Each song on 'Mostly Martha' simmers with the alblUll begins with an engaging riff from bassist Marc Zamora [Jon's brother] or guitarists Billy Meyer and Adrian Verloop, and then continues ,&E Gennan comedy and drama on by using Jon's powerful vocals to hold the attention of the listeners. All : alendar of that, paired with the excellent tim­ CATHERINE with people by way of food. Later, When circumstances bring the 8- more comedy and more food, but ing and rhytlun abilities of drurruner M ARQUIS-HOMEYER we see her in her real element, ill year-old girl to live with her for a these element~ seem to fade as the Dave Schartoff, is used to put togeth­ •• • • n " •••••••• • . • . ' , •• Fi'i~;~ 'c;:;li e'i • • ••• • •••• • •••••••••• • •• charge of the kitchen she rons in a time, MaJtha isn·t sure how to deal film progresses. Although the cornie er one riveting track after ~mother. Movies successful restau- with having some­ tlavor starts to re-emerge with the Shmving off th.eir diversity, The It's almost a sub-genre, the food­ rant. Martha is a 'The Germans do one living in such introduction of an Itaban cook in Color Red displays several different themed film. "Chocolat," "Like masterful chef but close qum1ers with .Martha·s kitchen, it isn·t well sus­ music styles on Oear. The first track, Water For Chuculate. ,. "Tortilla explosive and barely great, compelling, her or her new tained and the film ultimately "The Otller One." is a straight rock )ctober Soup," "Dinner Rush,'· and others all tolerant of people. responsibilities. becomes rather grim before return­ track. The track is apparently about haye stories that revolve around the e -pecially new peo­ The film swings ing to a more humorous note by the bad dreams and insomnia. preparing of food. The food is often ple. She is protective dramatic films between comic and end. "Cleansing," the se.cond track, almost a character. appetizing and of her hard-won but light comedy dramatic aspects, as One doesn't see a lot of Gennml begins with an appealing soft guitar tantalizing on the screen, so you po ition as executive many films in this comedies, perhaps with reason. The prelude and tllen breaks into an don't ,vant to ee the e film hungl)'. chef, a position few doesn't seem to style do. Howe er. Germans do great compelling, dra­ explosion of metal and rock:.. ~gue of the Zombies - cult "Mostly Manha" is a new German women chef like a gounnet dish matic films but light comedy doesn't Track 3, "\-Vrong Replacement," mbie horror tale, part of language entry in this simmering achieve. She delay fit their nature. that depends on a . eem to fit their nature. '·Mostly is one of the more nonabrasiye songs mixing pot. bringing in a balance of contrast­ Martha" is a good film and has its on Clear. It begins \O\1th some soft ~ Cine in the City series at In the new German film "Mostly replac ment for her "Mostly Martha" ing tas tes, getting comic moment". The cinematic dish vocals from Jon, while Mare, I ~ City Museum, one night Mar1ha," we meet chef .t>lar1ha first very 'pregnant as is­ this combination i, Det quite light because the film Verloop and Meyer seto(lthe m~H in her psychiarrist's office, trying to tant, for fear of hir­ is a good film and just right can be becomes too grim for too long. It with their intense riffs. From there, Ly, 7:30 p.m. get him to eat the meal she has pre­ ing someone wbo tricky. While other also loses its food theme as the story the brother duo takes center stage in pared instead of talking about her will try to replace has its comic films have success­ conccntrate.s more and more on "Sore Throat"' as well as in "Your problems. When the therapist asks her. She explodes at moments.' fully combined the Martha's internal struggle and loses New Self" - track 5 - with Marc's her why she comes to sessions when dissatisfied cus- tragic and comic the opportunity to give the audience deep bass and Jon's commanding all she wants to do is cook for h.im, tomers and kecps elements in this an emotional breather with a culi­ yoice. she admits she's only there because everyone at ann's length. The only kind of story, "Mostly Martha" is nary sequence. The film is worth 10nlight Mile - her employer insists. people she seems close to are her sis­ less adept at striking this delicate seeing but is not of the smne caliber Martha only wants to interact ter and her sister's young daughter. balance. The film starts out with as previous dishes in this genre. ee COLOR RED, page 7 ama/romance starring Jake rllenhaal st a Kiss - animation/live Steel but not railroads: tion fantasy in the style of faking Life' Sculptor jns - indie drama about ltive Americans, from direc­ Plea for Peacelfake Action tour Jolm Henry r of 'Smoke Signals' id Dragon - prequel to talks about ilence of the Lambs' rein­ makes pit stop in St. Louis rpreted, with Anthony his work (International) Noise Conspiracy lpkins MIKE SHERWIN ...... " ...... ,., .. CATHERINE Senior Writer (exciting, high energy garage-punk Inah: A Veggie Tales Movie MARQUIS-HOMEYER from Sweden), the Promise Ring and .. " .... ., ... "" ...... , ~nimated veggies tell the Poison the Well (emo noise.core from Senior Editor The Plea for Peace tour that made a Florida). So, that was who was sup­ ble story of Jonah and the pit stop in St. Louis for a show at posed to perform. Unfortunately, John Henry is the name of a lale, from a Christian video Mississippi Nights had a lot of Noise Conspiracy had to cancel due to famous railroad man. But the artist promise. The tour is essentially a ben­ injured lead singer Dennis Lyxzen lies for kids of the same name, who will be .on • efit tour, featuring a varied slate of (perhaps the massive stage jumps he is campus this week, has a different ~aven - from director of punk bands (running the gamut from known for fInally caught up with use for steel than the building of extreme hardcore to pop-punk) with a him?). Of course, when it rains, it un Lola Run,' terrific indie railroads. portion of proceeds given to the pours. Soon, word came that Poison John Herlry is a Tennessee sculp­ amafthriller with Cate the Well's frontman, too, was down for tor who creates large steel structures the count due to illness. However, ~n~hette, in English & ... the Promise Ring that have been compared to rectan­ vrw decided to go ahead and play gular line drawings-really big color­ llian without tbe lead singer, allowing ful line drawings, which seem to r let the show fizzle "elcome to Collinwood - fans/roadies/whoever to come up and float in the air despite being made of sing for the band during their set. steeL Some of his works are going 'JTledy that's a working class out as an anti-cli­ Next on the bill was Common to be on display in the St. Louis Rider, who .is on tour promoting their ,IYS' 'Ocean's Eleven,' with area, at the Laumeier Sculpture max, capping off a new album "This Is Unity Music." Park, near Highways 270 and 44, ~orge Clooney Their set, while peppered with songs starting in October. . night of promise from ''Unity,'' was mainly drawn from On Thursday, Oct. 3, you can their first release "New Wave find out how he achieves this effect lecials: , and ultimately, dis­ Rockers." WIth up-tempo, ska-influ­ and what inspires his work, when ~~ret Ballot - warm, humor- enced. rock riffs, Common Rider Sara Quiroz! The Cummt the artist speaks in a lecture on cam­ appointment. received a mixed response: a lot of I:; Iranian/Italian drama Jesse Michaels of "Common Rider" performed Friday at pus in theJ.c. Penney Conference cheering, but a small amount of jeer­ Mississippi Nights as part of the Plea for PeaceITake Action Tour. Center, room 75, at 1 p.m. The event ;out, getting out the vote, 1 National Hopeline Network's 1-800- ing, as well. Between songs, several is free and open to all. The lecture is audience members yelled out titles of eek only at Tivoli SUICIDE project. evening was Poison the Well's set. cially successful band on the bill, just intended to introduce a new installa­ It's not often that big-draw punk Operation Ivy songs, which singer Even though .they were lead-singer­ didn't seem to have the spark of the tion of the artist's work at Laumeier bands come to town, and it's even rarer Jesse 1:Iichaels handled gracefully, less, the band's noisecore stylings openers. Don't get me wrong. I like Sculpture Park. 'ebster University to get to see five respected names in remarking "It's really an honor to have seemed to resonate with the crowd, the Promise Ring, but perhaps they've In addition to the lecture, there )mecoming: Webster one lineup. So, of course, just when you mention these songs, but I don't igniting the mosh-pit and throwing a been stuck on tour buses for a few too will be an opening reception at St. Louis thinks it has stumbled upon want to disrespect the other members huge number of adolescent youths into many hoUrs. Their set, mainly derived Liversity Alumni Film Laumeier Sculpture Park on Friday, good luck, in comes that wily (of Operation Ivy) by playing without a near mania Even though Poison the from their latest release "WoodlWater" Oct. 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The lowcase - short films by temptress Fortune dashing our hopes them." Highlights of the set included Well's brand of hard and fast, scream­ was simply lethargic. Despite well­ exhibit, called "New Monuments," against the dingy plywood walls and a crowd-rousing version of ebster film studies alumni, driven hardcore isn' t exactly my cup written songs and smart guitar work, consists of three large-scale monu­ linolelUll floors of a seedy nightclub. "Conscious Burning," an encore per­ of tea, I have to respect artists who are ·The Promise Ring let the show fizzle mental sculptures. Henry's work is :t_ 4 ft 5 onlY,8 PM Originally lined · up were the formance of the rocksteady "CoolTIlis adored by such a large crowd. out as an anti-climax, capping off a displayed in public and private Lawrence Anns (power-pop trio from Madness Down" and a cover of the Unfortunately, the night's closing night of promise and ul~ately, disap­ venues and in museums throughout Film openings are subject the WIndy City), Common Rider (with Clash's "Arrnagiddeon Time." performance was also the weakest. pointment. ex-OP Ivy frontman Jesse Michaels), One of the biggest sUrprises of the The Promise Ring, the most cornmer-- see .JOHN HENRY, page 7 I• change .

I' September 30, 2002

To all a ·good 'k ight Turner's forceful sounds

CHARLIE BRIGHT There's nothing better than frying and listening for seveI:a! seconds as the SeniOT Writer some stormtrooper to his component . clies grow faint. It's as emotionally sat­ will bring them fame atoms with force lightning, except isfying as the Star Wars movies, and at Warning: . "Jedi Knight II: Jedi mind-tricking him into shooting the least, in the game, nobody's kissing his Outcast" is not for nerf herders. It takes crap out of his White-armored friends. sister. MELISSA McCRARY Jedi reflexes to play this game. First­ With the vast array of powers and The single player campaign is long, Staff Write.,- person shooters are generally dull, with lightsaber strikes available (from the confusing and ultimately very real. AB a point-and-kill interface that lacks any whirling saber-toss to a devastating Kyle Katarn, you are a mercenary significant gameplay advances since downward stroke), JKII continues the fighting the Imperial ' Remnant. In 1999, two guys from Phoenix, tradition of excel­ However, after being ticked off by an David Bowers and Doug Rid Moore, lence the original enemy who's tall, dark, and scaly you formed a band called Trik Turner, with "Jedi Knight" become Lord Whoopass. One of the the help of their friends. began. game's selling points is Billy Dee With the vocals of the two men and The graphics Williams as the voice of Lando the instruments being played by Sean use the "Quake III" Calrissian. Though any smuggler Gardner (cIrumS), Tracy Thorns Tad engine, which pro­ would have done nicely, it was good to (guitar), Steve Faulkner (bass) and duces arguably the see some of the old cast reviving their Christin Davis (rhythm guitar), the most beautiful real­ roles, even in a video game. The cam­ group has already started to gain a good time scenes out paign's reality is what makes it so dif­ reputation and much popularity. there. The sound is ficult. Often a player will be unaware Trik Turner's first RCA release in vintage Star .Wars, of the possibilities for how to progress 2000, titled "Black Seas and Brown from the tink-tiuk through an area (what do you mean I Trees," didn't receive as much atten­ of a lightsaber clat­ just had to shoot the controls?). Still, tion as was expected. Even though the tering to a metal the intuitive thinking and mostly good group did not become an overnight floor from a sev­ AI for the enemies is a welcome success, they did not give up on their ered hand, to the change from the idiotic opponents of dream. They continued to perform cries of Greedo similar games. their sounds at numerous nightclubs look-alikes plwn­ JKII really, really shines (like a and then went on to be a local opener sions, but they should do exactly what MTV, The Late Show with Craig meting to their supernova on steroids) online. I've for other big name bands. their band has done, which is not to Kilborn, The Late Show with David deaths in the bot­ spent dozens of hours online as Darth After two years of hard work and give up. The dynanlic words, "When Letterman and The Last Call with tomless pits of Nar Selia, and my prowess with the dark . dedication, Trik Turner reached their push comes to shove, you got to hold Carson Daly. Shadaa. side is feared throughout New Mexico. ultimate goal in February 2002 when on, you ' got to be strong," is a saying This year I got the chance to see About the The skills gained from JKlI are excel­ they release their self-titled album. that everyone can use throughout daily Trik Turner perform for the first time at gameplay you lent training for other shooters, since Their CD hit record store shelves all obstacles. KPNT's annual Pointfest. Local radio don't get force JKII is more complex than other games across the country. Finally, another track that is worthy station 105.7 The Point welcomed the powers right off the that are sUre to be a step down. Most people describe their style as of praise is ''Black Sheep." This song group at the UMB Bank Pavilion on bat (or even it Conversely, this might prove to be [00 being a mix between funky hip-hop introduces who Trik Tumer is. The May 19. I have to say that I had never lightsaber, for that difficult a game for beginners, as evi­ and rock. After listening to their music, meaning behind the song is that this heard of this group until their concert. - matter). You have denced by the hundreds of newbies I I feel as though their style gives a new group is a fresh new band with a cre­ Out of all the bands that performed, I to earn them. Also, murder casually every day. definition to the average alternative ative approach. It shows that over time think that Trik Turner's performance there are a lot of The game's cost is dropping steadi­ musIc. things can change and different styles was one of the best. the days of "Wolfenstein 3D," but bottomless pits in the game-far more ly, and for the online price of $35, Not only do the sounds have a dif­ of music can change to become better. Most new artists have implied vio­ Lucasarts and Raven Software have than one might imagine existing in any you'll get around 40 hours of play ferent edge and beat, but the powerful "Our music isn't formulated. It lence in tlleir music. Trik Turner has fixed that, baby, and they fixed it good- galaxy, and while this might seem before you decide that the galaxy just lyrics can be felt through any stereo. comes naturally. It's what we feel. done completely the opposite by pro­ Enter the force. As Mel Brooks rather silly, it's all for effect. Try push­ doesn't have any challenges for a Jedi Their hopes of becoming successful And mostly what comes out of Doug moting everyday life issues with a might say, "It's good to be the Jedi." ing some angry aliens down a few pits of your unsurpassed skills. and producing a great album can be felt and me is more introspective lyrics­ helpful approach to their music. in the song ''Friends and Family." The looking at the situations you deal with 'The lyrics of this band is what song starts off slow, but proceeds on everyday," Vocalist David Bowers makes them standout from the rest," with a faster beat. Before the main said . says Billboard Magwine. .~ . ~.~ .~ .. ..~.~~ . ~.!~ .. p'~??!.~.pqe.~ .. ?...... _...... verse, the words "'Cause all I need is Trik Turner is becoming more So where is this group expected to the air that I breathe and my friends and famo\L~ with the help of the media. go? Along with other fans, I feel that Despite their welded .steel con­ often brightly colored. In recent years, place to see large outdoor sculpture family to believe in me," is proof of After only seven months of debuting it's only a matter of time before this struction, the pieces are some.times his work had become less unifOim in that would be impossible to display in how determined the band is to make it. their album, the group has been on band begins receiving music awards described as having a sense of move­ shape, and he has used bright automo­ conventional museums. The graceful Another song off of the alburn that many television shows, radio inter­ like 311 , Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park. ment or flight about them. The three tive finishes in addition to more tradi­ pastoral setting for the sculpture's cre­ strikes my attention is "Sacrifice." views and has toured over I ()() different Many critics have already begun talk­ pieces will be on display in our area tional palladium or gold for his works. ates a wonderful way to experience This song is about how life can be cities in the United States. Television ing about how stardom awaits for Trik for six months before moving on to an Laurneier Sculpture Park, where the works, a combination of nature rough when a person faces hard deci- viewers have seen them perfOim on Turner. exhibit in Germany. the exhibit will be displayed, is a and cultme that is unmatched. The The artist's work is among the unique venue in the St. Louis area. park's location is convenient to two I I :;tllJ ~I Iargest/publk; ~ulptures in the U.S. The large open-air museum is both major highways, so it is easy to reach COLOR R ED, from. page 6 H~fiI ~ks.~ ar geometric and park and gallery 8Dfroffers the perfect as welL ...... ,...... _ .. ... -_ ...... ~ ...... " ...... -...... -... .. ~ - ... , ...... , ...• ~ .... -•...... ,- .~ ...... ,. ···············'Jf· ~-(i.,. ··~) · :,;.·· ·; f , .•••"; ••.:.::\: • . ., '':: f·'";\.. '"''tr

Listeners can breathe somewhat easily with tracks 6 through 10, as the Color Red's sound again becomes less harsh. Jon's voice is insightful, while the guitar is still a reminder of the fact that Gear is a metal albwn. "Do You" and "Miracles," tracks 11 and 12 respectively, together pro­ vide even more of a departure from the rest of the album. "Do You" con­ tains static-free guitar riffs. while Jon sings of romance complications and eventual heartbreak. "Miracles" would best be characterized as a soft­ er form of rock. With this track, The Color Red's guitar corps. truly display its ability to step outside of metal and soothe listeners. Soothing listeners is an ability, among many others, that The Color Red possesses. In the band's biogra­ The Color Red, shown above, recently released Clear, its second phy, Jon said that the band sees "a big­ album. For more information on the band, downloads, pictures ger picture" when putting its songs and news, visit www.thecolorred.com. Below are The Color Red's together. upcoming tour dates. "We always felt we wTote good DATE .. .. -...... "CITY ...... - ...... yE.t~lJ.~ ...... songs, and as a melodic band, we Tues 10/1 Norfolk, Va. The Norva wanted to touch people in a different Thur 10/3 Atlanta, Ga. The Masquerade way," Jon said. '"They didn't need to Sat 10/5 Lake Buena Vista, Fla. House of Blues be slammed or moving around to get Tues 10/8 Ruston, La. House of Bl ues it. Our band kind of opens you up and Wed 10/9 Houston, Texas Rabb's Steakhouse hits you in a different way." Thur 10 / 10 Dallas, Texas Engine Room

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No j>urdlase necessary while supplies last Passes available on a nrst-come, fir.;t-ssrved baSIS. Participating spoIlSOOl are ineligible. This fTKlVie is Rated R fOf strong sexual cootent, drug use, language and violant images.

\ t. Page 8 ~Ire Current September 30, 2002 Does intercourse equal better health? Sicilia i speaks on sex

compared to women. Both males and females ·had higher levels of cOltisol COMMENT after sexual activity. There were no sig­ nificant differences in the magnitude of Umitatlons change when comparing men or Testlng aU lmmtme parameter.; ha! women. She did find that the duration been done in humans or antma s of intrornissive behavior (thrusting) Immunoenhancenent - adaptIVe Of was inversely correlated with S-IgA Indicative of threat after sex. . 5 19A - medications, diet, dental hvgene "Longer durations of intercourse Stress of the ·'Jab·· roochtlOn didn't result in as high of an immune response as did short durations." Siciliani suggests that short periods of thrusting create the highest levels of S- 19A. She quoted a colleague as having said, "You have proven a case for quickies." The next seminar in the series will be on October 23, 2002. The deputy director for the St. Louis Association of COITmmnity Organizations, Sean Thomas, will discuss his study on how neighborhood groups and community­ based organizations communicate be Mike Sherwin} The Current information with each other. It will in room 75 of the J.e. Penny building Jennifer Siciliani lectures to a crowd in room 75 of the J.e. Penney Conference Center September 26. Siciliani at noon. There win be light refresh­ Mike Sherwinl The CUrre7U spoke about the conelation between sexual activity and a well-functioning immune system. In her research, ments such as cookies, bottled water, Jennifer Siciliani spoke before a full house during her lecture. she concluded that shorter amounts of sexual arousal led to better functioning immune systems. She quoted a coffee, and soda. For more infonna­ She used subjects ranging from graduate students, faculty and colleague as having said, "You have proven a case for quicldes." tion, contact the Public Policy members of her church. The subjects were all required to be in Research Center. monogamous relationships. effects of vatious physical and psycho­ ulty couples, and people who re,spond­ BY WILL MELTON logical SU·essors on animals and peo­ ed to a flier she posted at her church. Staff Writer ple, such a~ exercise, academic stress, They were required to take salivary anger/conflict and extreme conditions samples before and after sexual activi­ Jennifer Sicilia:tli gave a lecture to a such as confinement. She did not find ty. The samples were then analyzed. ex by numbers full hOlL<;e of student, and faculty on any definitive research on sexual activ­ She was looking at the levels of secre­ sexual behavior and its effects on the ity and how it brings a person out of tory immunoglobulin A, or S-IgA, and -80 percent of the -77 ~rcent Of men and 68 immune system Thursday September homeostasis (their normal state of rest) salivary cortisol. High levels of S-IgA 26 at noon. The lecture was held in and into the fight-or-flight mode. suggest a better functioning inunune American PDPJ.IJatlDn over peteent Of women received room 75 of the J.e. Penney Siciliani soon found that the vast systeIlL "It is the primary the age of 20 have had oral se« fI!Qm their. partners Conference Center as part of the majority of literature available on sex­ immunoglobulin that responds to ini­ Applied Re,search Seminar Serie,s uality and the immune system con­ tial threat by a germ or virus." Cortisol sex. Allastsl&.andJahpson at some point in their Hves. sponsored by the Public Policy cerned the risks associated with is released in the body in response to Research Center. promiscuous sexual activity and sexu­ stressors. It releases energy sources ~:cpm Her study, "The Effect of Sexual ally transmitted disea~. High sexual that are needed when the body needs to -As of December 2001, Activity on Secretory Immunoglobulin activity was considered a threat to the take flight or fight However. if that A and Salivary Cortisol in Married irnrmme system because a person was energy is not expended, it can damage ":< there were 816,14.9 cases ·~proximate/y 40 million Couples," examined sexual activity more likely to contract a di ease. a person's body, such ,L<; cardiovascular witJUn the context of a monogamous Siciliatu decided to concentrate on tissue. lbis is why exercise is recom­ ~ of AIDS (Acquired Immune people in the United State relationship. Her early research on the marriages because there was still a mended to combat the negative effects ~ Deficiency Syndrome) of America have genital physiological ramifications of stress on high amount of sexual activity, but tile of stres . It expends that energy a:t1e1 rodents Jed her to this topic. She risks associated with multiples partners . reduces cortisol levels. i reported to the Center for warts, a non-curable se)((Po noticed that there was a:t1 abundance of were eliminated. Siciliani found that male had sig­ Disease Control. research that studied the physiological Siciliani recnuted 24 couples. They nificantly higher levels of CDrtisol and ally transmitted ~ included grJ.duate student couples. fac- S-IgA before and after sexual activity I C6nter for lJisItBsIIConImI- ~ ~ ~.IlOIW'hpv!sIaJ"'~";'-'" Announcement of nomination to Who s Who among students in • ~ Am er i can U niversities& Colleges an annual honors program recognizing our nation's leading college students 1, \ .~ Nominations are currently being accepted for students who will be included ? in the 2002-03 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & ~ .- Colleges directory. If you are a student with a record of outstanding academ­ ... tt I ic and extracurricular achievement, you may qualify to be honored by this \~. . . ~~ prestigious national collegiate tradition.

To be considered, nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Be a senior or a graduate student • Have an above average academic standing • Have made contributions in academic and extracurricular activities • Have demonstrated leadership, citizenship and service to the school got brains? and the community • Show potential for future achievement

Students may nominate themselves or each other by

1. Picking up a nomination form at a dean's office or 366 Millennium Student Center 2. Completing the form 3. Returning the form by Friday, October 4, 2002 to the dean's office of the school or college in which you are enrolled

Nominations submitted after this date will not be accepted! College Bowl is coming ...

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Activities at 516-5291. September 30, 2002 ~he Current Page 9 University CWI Development Center available to parents

BY BECKY ROSNER of 9 with 3 teachers for each group. Parents may choose between a full ·····'·· ········· .. ·····si;.jj·writ~;; ······ · ·· Explorers (24-36 months) are in a day or a half day. A full daYTuns any­ group of 12 with 2 teachers. Discovers time between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Many resources are available to (2-4 years) and Creators and The half days run between 7:00 a.ill. student parents at UM-St. Louis. The Investigators (3-5 years) have a group and 12:00 p.m. or betWeen 12:30 p.m. University Child Development Center and 5:30 p.m. Children are provided is just one resource that students may The center is a with breakfast, lunch and an after­ take advantage of. noon snack. Meals are included in the The Uruversity Child Development weekly fees. However, half-day a.ill. Center (UCDC) has been in operation laboratory school , students will receive only breakfast since 1975. A group of parents decid­ and lunch, while half-day p.m. stu­ ed to start the center. The UCDC was meaning that stu­ dents receive only an afternoon originally located at a church near the snack. . University. Jt has now been in service dents work and Prices for the University Child at UM-St Louis since 1983. ' Development Center vary. It can cost Located in room 130 of the South observe the chil­ as much as $165 a week for an infant Campus Building, the facility provides or toddler for 5 full days and as little both full-day and half-day care for dren in the facility. as $3.50 a week for a two year-old child.ren between the ages of 6 months that attends one half-day a week. The and 5 years. The purpose of the center of 16 with 2 teachers each. The parent may choose which days they is to. provide "high quality program­ College of Education runs the UCOC prefer their child to attend. "It is not ming for children and their parents, The center is a laboratory school, an hourly center," Navin said. "You staff development and teacher train­ meaning tbat students work and can not just drop off the child while at ing." 'The center :is available to the observe the children in the facility. class." community, . faculty, and students," The center is open all year long. Students who are interested in Ucpe director Lynn Navin said. Weekly hours are from 7 a.m. until enrolling a child in the progran1 are There are six different classrooms 5:30 p.m. A child is allowed one week placed on a waiting list. They are con­ located inside the University . Child of absence per year without a parent tacted when a spot for the child Development Center, and each is liin­ being charged. There is also a 10% becomes available. "There is current­ ited to a defInite number of students. family discount that may become ly an 18 month waiting list for chil­ Infants (6 weeks to 14 months) and available when more than one child is dren under 2 years of age," Navin Toddlers (14-24 months) are in groups enrolled in the program. said.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Student offers services as Chancellor

Dear editor and whoever is flOW I have seen "Al1in1al House" sever- I know how to handle myself in sticky top dog at UMSL, al times, and I feel confident that I can· situations. handle sorority and fraternity relations My time will be somewhat limited, I couldn't help but notice that there on campus. because of classes and other job oblig- is a new job opening on campus. I I','e had a few flare-ups with ations. But I work fast. If you could would like to be one of the flrst to administration-who hasn't? I'll learn come up with the price of say, throw my hat into U1e ring. (The chan­ to tolerate them, and hopefully, they $20,000. I could get lid of a few otl1er Cryptic (omplexity cellor's spot hasn't been filled yet, me. jobs and really do a really do a wham- right?) I love to "put on the dog" and "cut my on campus. And that's a bargain; Given the success of the Human Since the beginning of modern same basic number of genes can be , I frgured that I might seem a long the rug," so those big shindigs that you won't see another deal like this for Genome Project and other recent genetics. scientists have been using so different in complexity. John shot, so r wanted to start early in con­ y' all love to throw-no sweat. I will do a long tin1e. breakthroughs in genetics, it may decoding methods that are designed Mattick from the Uniwrsity of vincing you all of my qualifications, UMSL frne. If you would like any further infor- seem as though scientists are close to to identify protein-making genes. Queensland, Australia, believes that unorthodox as ti1ey may seem. I feel As for my personality traits, I am mation, you may reach me at my understanding how genetic systems These biased techniques and methods these new RNA molecules may pro­ you need to look beyond the obvious. genuinely a b nn and chipper soul MyGateway address. I haven't learned operate. Recent research, however, have caused researchers to overlook vide the answer. True, I'm still a student here. but I (not 'as in Bonnie and Clyde nor how to use it yet, but if I thought that I indicates that organisms may contain sections of DNA that code for other Mattick believes that small mole­ see that as an advantage. Imagine how Chipper "Atlanta Braves" Jones noto- had half a chance. 1'd do my darndest l' a wealth of genetic complexity that types of molecules such as the spe­ cules of RNA form a molecular net­ well I will be able to relate to om Snl­ riety) . .. unle I am unduly angered; to figure it out. cialized RNA molecules recently dis­ work that regulates overall cell activ­ dent body. lien. I come om beating my paps like I believe I'm your woman. covered. ity. He also believes that the com­ Aho. I'd like to point out that I'm a gorilla. Hopefully yours (literally). Only a small percentage of an plexity of organisms such as humans studying to be.come a teacher. So natu­ Which reminds me. did I mention organism's genome codes for pro­ lies in the peculiarities of their RNA rally, the faculty arid I will get on that I have been the women's mud Julie Pruitt teins, anti scientists ha e long networkS rart'i r- thrul in th underly­ sWimmingly. And I promise De,' r t \llrestling champion for three yeMS in a believed that much of the rest of an ing protein production. abu e my au thority in manipulating row at Stink Daddy". Bar and Grill? I PS. References available upon orgarnsm's DNA was useless, even Sci ent i s t~ have already begun to my grade.s unless ab olutely nece..<;SaJ)'. think you will agree that poinL<; ut that requ t going so far as to refer to it as 'jllnk hypothesize about the possible bene­ DNA." What scientists are now dis­ fits of RNA research for human cul­ covering is that some of this so-called ture. For example, scientists studying "junk DNA" consists of small genes SOme diseases have been unable to that code for RNA molecules. fmd protein-coding genes that influ­ Because genetic methods preferen­ ence the disease even though it tially detect protein genes, scientists seems that the disease has a genetic BY M ICAH L. ISslrr were effectively blind to these RNA­ component Some researchers spec.u­ .... •• _.~ .•. •. _ ....•..••..•..••.•...... •. ••.. r· ··'t••••••..• Science Columnist producing genes. late that molecular RNA may play an Now that scientists have discov­ inlPOl1ant role in some genetic dis­ remains hidden from science. and ered that at least some genomes 'con­ eases. and therefore research into that, when unraveled. could topple tain hidden RNA genes., they are busy RNA control may eventually lead to our present understanding of genet_ developing new methods to scan new techniques for fighting disea'

October 17 ce 6 p.m. Pilot House ge 10 7k Current September 30, 2002

Movie cr-tic shares 1 The parking lot outside the Millennium Student Center is one of the first l1er c oices of parking lots to fill at the begin- ning of the day. Students are faced with many StL's best theaters parking prob­ lems on campus. Lack of parking' parking tickets lots of video games. another will have a big screen running Three Stooges and long walks Marquee gourmet coffee. So the kind of film short films, surrounded by a starry all contribute to and audience go together. sky mural. What look like 19505 cars student frustra­ Ramblings Another big factor is the look of face the screen. Actually, this is the tion over the the theater. An appealing decor is snack bar and the cars are booths for parking situa­ important. A good theater will have patrons. where you can sit and eat tion. style, a lobby with interesting things while watching the screen, like in an Some students to examine and preferably a visual old drive-in. ' Besides the '50s car do not find lack theme that suits its films or at ieast booths, diners can also sit at the typi­ of parking to be has charm and appeal. It has to look cal picnic tables of drive-ins. The rest as much a prob­ like a special place, like a movie the­ of the theater has standard look of lem as proximity ater, not like a warehouse or other new multiplexes, in dark colors like of parking. The non-descript building. purple and dark red, with a central parking lots on TI1e last factors are tbe creature concession stand and hallways lead­ the UM-St. Louis comfOlts of the theatre-going experi­ ing to the various theaters. campus are laid ence. Being clean is a basic. Seats , out in a periph­ sound and concessions are big fac­ Creature comforts eral format, . meaning there is CATHERINE tors, but a personable and responsive All the theaters in the complex are MARQUIS-HOMEYER staff matters too. A good big 'crecn, stadium seating, with cup holders and little parking in ...... good sightlines, everything clean and arms that fold back. The theaters are close proximity A&E Edit01' in good repair make for a more pleas­ clean, and the bathrooms are too. The to the buildings Do you have a favorite movie the­ ant theater experience. Good fresh sound varies a bit in quality between in which stu­ er? Usually, people have a favorite popcorn is a must. theaters but is good overall. There is dents attend llb or restaurant, a place they like to These are my picks for the best a good selection of the standard con­ class. This can " a place to hang out with friends. A movie theaters in the St. Louis area. cessions, but the little drive-in lead to tardiness t of factors will go into what makes Because I like a variety of films, I themed snack bar is the best option. on behalf of the favOJlte place. Being close by is a tend to like the theaters that show The restaurant serves the kind of fare students.

;:quent reason to choose a favorite, more than just the mainstream you would have found at a drive-in I "I've always It other factors can draw you to a movies, and so my top three picks are snack bar: pizza, burgers, fries and been able to get ace farther away. Maybe you like a thl'ce "altemative" theaters. But I go hot dogs, along viith nachos and sal­ a spot, but none ace because it's comf0J1able, or to mainstremn films as well, and I ads. It also seT\es beer, the only big of the parking is lirky and different. For a nightspot, picked two favorites for those too. multiplex to do so, in the snack bar close to any­ e kind of music is often near the top So here is my top five list of area. So you can have a little fast food thing," Gabe . the list, and everyone picks a place movie theaters. In alternative fum meal before or after the film, instead Stevens, Junior, eir friends like too-a place that suits theaters, my favorites are of balancing the nachos on your said. "If you ho you are and what you like. [) The Tivoli, 2) The Hi-Pointe I<.-:nees during the movie. And the want to watch Y'erybody has a favorite. and 3 The Chase Park Plaza. food 's not bad. Sum service and the softball field, Because I spend a lot of time in For mainstream theaters, I like friendliness are good, generally com­ then we've got ovie theaters. I have favorite the­ 1) Ronnie's and 2) Creve Coeur. posed of the usual teen movie fans great parking." ers. If you're a big movie fan, you, who work in multiplexes. o have a theater you like. Maybe Ronnie's is a unique place for a Mike Sherwinl The Curmll s because it's close by, but some­ mainstream movie theater. If you li ve The Creve Coeur, an AMC the- I nes there are other factors, just lil,c in North County or St. Charles, thi, ater, is the best one in our area for that Studeots appear to have the most problems \';1.th the "I've always been able to get a spot, but none of the nearby favorite club or restaurant. will seem like g ing to the end of the chain. and the more central location overall layout of the parking lots on campus. For the most parking is close to anything," Gabe Stevens, Junior, said. ''If Besides location, a number of fac­ earth. but this South County multi­ probably makes it more accessible to part, UM- Sl Louis bas a peripheral layout. This means the you want to watch the softball field, then we've got great rs add up to a great movie theater. plex is special. Even though teens are more people in the whole area vast majority of parking space lie arounu the edges of the parking." :lsi cally, you can see three big fac­ a significant number of the patron in campus, which can lead to some students making "long A new garage is currently under construction. It is con­ rs: the kind of film shown (which any mainsiream th eater. Ronnie's has Films and audiences walks" from their cars to their classes. Some students think sidered a Phase Two garage, and will be located on East fects the audience and therefore appeal to both teen' and adults (mak­ With 12 screens, this theater also the layout i ridiculou , inconveniencing students and occa­ Campus Dr. The structure is the t",in of the :Millennium lUr viewing experience), the visual ing it especially nice for college-aged has all the hits. There are plenty of sionally making them late for class. Some have even missed Student Center garage and is anticipated to be finished with­ lpeal \U}d ambience of the theater persons who might have a foot in teens in the audience, but also a good class because of parking difficulties. in the next 12 to 18 months. ld th'" feature comforts-conces­ both. . sprinkling of older and al't1uent r ons, comfortable seats, good sound moviegoers, which means the audi­ 'stems, likeable staff. We 're going Films and audience ence is a bit better behaved. More cell take a look at each of these factors Ronnie's has 20 screens. so they phones and some talkers are still ld seek out the best. have all the popular hits, and the problems. but the staff deals with A top factor is the kinds of movies biggest hits on more than one screen. them. Since the Creve Coeur is in an .ey show. Yo u want to sce the kind Filling all those screens means th ey upscale area, they do a few more : movie you like. There are two big have all type of mainstream films highbrow films, but still mostly in visions in the aters, which 1'll call and plenty of patrons of any age, English. nainstremn" mId "alternative." although all multiplexes have high !ainstream means all the broad­ percentages of teens. They don't Visual appeal Jpeal films, the typical Hollywood­ book foreign or art films unless they The look is new, big and contem­ ylefilms in English. Alternative are hugely popular, like "Crouching porary, a somewhat nicer version of leans foreign films, art films and Tiger, Hidden Dragon." With all the popular look for multiplexes. lms that are very non-typical. those screens, they do sometimes There is a big bank of box offices at omeone might dispute the category have entertainment-oriented indepen­ the front, emptying into a wide, high­ )r a particular fIlm, but this will give dent films that look likely to draw a ceiling lobby. There is a big snack bar au the general idea. Because the dif­ big audience: The lobby is very noisy to the Jeft, big houses on either side :rences can be so Jarge, I'll talk and so are tbe theater houses before arid then a central hall lined with bout two groups of favorite theaters the films start, but the staff does pret­ posters and displays for upcoming ~parately. Some people go to both ty well controlling the noise once the films and more houses. rpes of theaters, but many people show starts. You wi1l get some talk­ nly like one orthe other. The kind of ers, seat-kickers and cell phone users, Creature comforts 1m will also influence the kind of but all multiplexes have them. The snack bar has a big, if stan­ udience a theater has. Different dard, selection, but some items, like. udiences have different behaviors, Visual Appeal butter for your popcoro, are at a sep­ lith older or more serious film fans Ronnie's is owned by the local arate condiments station-a bit confus­ eing quieter and politer audiences Wunnenberg chain, which once had ing. The lobby is spacious and the 1an audiences for mass appeal several dlive-in ' theaters. Ronnie's movie displays give you something 10vies, where there are always a few uses the name of one of these now­ to look at if you are waiting for some­ Jlks who act as if they are watching gone dri ve-in theaters and a dri ve-in one to join you. All the houses have video at home mId talk: through the movie theme. The exterior is pretty stadium seating, with fold-down arms ilm. Mainstream movies mean more standard multiplex, but inside there is rests and cup holders, and good ~ens. in the audience, and family a great drive-in effect in the high-ceil­ sound systems. Sometimes the the­ 10vies mean a lot of kids. While both ing lobby. To the left is a two-level aters are a bit dirty and sticky, reflect­ udiences are noisy, the kid audiences game area with plenty of video games ing their heavy traffic. Service is re easier to forgive and less deliber­ and other amusements, even for good if a bit less friendly than tely obnoxious. The theater will younger kids, like the amusement Ronnie's, and it also has the usual ater to their audience--one will have parks of old drive-ins. To the right is teenage staff.

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Shearnassed a 92-61 record. solid, good kids-good student athletes." The digs will take place on Bonee, who iB a member of the "I was excited about this year," Saturdays over the next several ~ational Fastpitch Coaches Bonee continued. "I enjoyed the weeks. The first expedition was lssociation, was an assis­ recruiting process this conducted Sept. 28, at 1204-120.8 · lIlt coach for the year. I'm disappointed Herbert St. Future digs will take :arolina Diamonds 1'm not gomg to get to place from 9 a.m. to noon on {Omen's professional work with them. But I October 5, 12, and 19, and on astpitch softball team. wish them the best, and I November 9. Where the group will :be team, which she hope the school can get be digging will depend on the previ­ oached from 1997-98, is their problems worked ous week's fmdings. To . fmd out xated in Gastonia, out because they've got where the next Saturday's dig will -l"orth Carolina. some issues." take place, contact Dr. Bauman and After her departure Bonee said that, his group on the preceding' Friday at rom UM-St. Louis, when she resigned, she . (314) 241-5031 or (314) 516-5277. 30nee said that she bad Lesa Bonee was not pleased that the You cml also call these numbers for :onfidence in the team Former Head Coach Athletic Department cut more infonnation about the pro­ hat she left behind. from her program and gram. "We've got a great group of young other programs. The expeditioris are free and adies corning in," Bonee said. '1 still '"That's one of my frustrations is that open to the public. The intentions of eel very good about this recruiting you've cut [froml some programs with the expeditions are to provide mate­ :lass that we brought in. There's a lot very good records and that have done rial to interpret the history of the )f yOWlg talent. We've got more fresh­ well on and off the field," Bonee said. communities in the. area and to nen than we've ever had, and they're "I feel like softball has done that. We encoUJ.'age revitalization of the area lery talented freshmen. We have three have done our job." by exploring historic preservation. ;orning back because s~ven seniors Durnin and UM-St. Louis Athletic This is a rare chance to watch arche­ "ere done; and the three upperclassmen Director Pat Dolan were unavailable for ologists at work and to help redis­ hat we have coming back are three comment. cover history. September 30) 2002 Page 11.,

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