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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at IRL @ UMSL. It has been accepted for inclusion in Current (2010s) by an authorized administrator of IRL @ UMSL. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Vol. 50 Issue 1522 The Current February 13, 2017 UMSL’S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWS Resources Randall Stephenson Tackles Racism and for Diverse Education in UMSL’s CEO Speaker Series Bob White Students Staff Writer Leah Jones Features Editor he chief Operating Officer Tand Chairman of AT&T, Ran- iversity lies at the heart of dall Stephenson, visited the Uni- Dthe University of Missouri-St. versity of Missouri–St. Louis on Louis’ thrumming campus. Like Tuesday for a fireside chat between a heart, it pumps the life-giving Stephenson and Business Dean blood of the university, circulating Charles Hoffman in the Millenni- ideas between different people with um Student Center Century Rooms different backgrounds, bringing ox- hosted by the College of Business ygen and life to all of the individ- Administration. ual cells which make up UMSL’s AT&T is a telecommunications campus. company with around $147 billion International students are an in sales and 281,000 employees, ac- important part of this system, since cording to Forbes.com. they bring with them unique cul- During the one-hour speech, tural experiences and backgrounds. Stephenson discussed his stances However, not all UMSL students are on race, regulation, gender, taxes, aware of some of the obstacles that and education. international students may face in- Stephenson and Hoffman cluding language barriers, culture worked together at AT&T in Mex-

shock, and most recently, the presi- ico in the early 2000s. At the time, CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/THE dential executive order. Stephenson was the chief financial From right to left: Dean Charles Hoffman and CEO of AT&T Randall Stephenson speak to packed Century Rooms. “It seems like a lot of work to officer of investment. Stephenson’s get over here, and to have that in humility fascinated Hoffman. “He a very good lesson: You’re only as ican man, talking to a congregation friend] goes out and runs in the jeopardy might seem unfair,” said was just a regular kid,” said Hoffman good as the team you build,” said about the Black Lives Matter move- morning, to this day, he carries domestic student Michael Holmes, in a private interview. Hoffman. True to this guiding prin- ment. Stephenson said of his friend, his ID with him because he ex- junior, English. UMSL chose Stevenson to ciple, Stephenson spoke about social “He’s a very accomplished individ- pects the police to stop him, and Located in the Millennium Stu- launch the first segment of their struggles, reliable relationships, and ual, but he had some concerns and he has to prove that he lives in this dent Center 261, the International CEO Speaker Series because of his evolving education. caution about police.” neighborhood.” Student and Scholar Services (ISS) good character and high position Once, Stephenson found a video Stephenson relayed a moment Upon watching this video, Ste- offers international students a wide in a booming business. “He offers of his best friend, an African-Amer- from the video: “When he [my continued on pg. 8 array of services. Rebecca Kehe, an International Student Advisor at UMSL, said that ISS helps students PrideSTL LGBTQIA Community Library Opens with advising and transcript eval- uation, but that they also provide Janeece Woodson international students with cultur- Staff Writer al services, visa and travel services, personal services, and academic rideSTL, an LGBTQIA orga- services. Pnization that has served the St. ISS ensures that students un- Louis area since 1979, introduced a derstand the rules, regulations, and new resource for the community on rights that their visas grant them by January 8. The volunteers and board working individually with students members of PrideSTL maintain the and offering workshops on the dif- PrideCenter, which is a space for ferent types of visas. J-Visas grant training, meetings, and connection. visiting faculty, scholars, and stu- One of the most valuable compo- dents entry into the United States nents of the PrideCenter, however, to study with the understanding is the substantial library it offers. that these students will eventual- Wolf Smith, the director of orga- ly go back to their home countries nizational development and a vol- ZACH LEE / THE CURRENT ZACH to complete their projects or work. unteer for the library, has been with The PrideSTL Center library features both fiction and nonfiction relevant to the LGBTQIA community and is open to the public. Students who come into the country PrideSTL for six years. Ze remarked for a shorter time — such as study about the Center, “Typically, when fiction novels and poetry to books is primarily cared for by the official use. Some of the free classes offered abroad opportunities — enter the people come here, they’re looking concerning critical race theory, the librarian and University of Missou- concern gender identity and queer United States on these visas. F-Vi- for something.” Since PrideSTL has history of sociopolitical movements, ri—St. Louis student Zachary Lee, meditation. Smith and zir colleague, sas grant students entry into the primarily focused on the social as- and gender identity. Each book was senior, English. The center also of- Landon Brownfield, secretary of the United States for longer periods of pect of the LGBTQIA community, chosen to entertain, instruct, or fers meeting spaces for classes re- PrideSTL board, also plan to lead a time, enabling students to complete the center has been designed as a both. Because the library is centered lated to community issues, hangout course on the meaning of queerness. full bachelor’s, master’s, and doc- resource for members of the public on human experience, including art, areas, and a CyberCenter. Several Many of the courses reflect the sub- toral degree programs in the Unit- who seek information, knowledge, health, law, history, and philosophy, computers, donated by Ameren, are ject matter of the books available in ed States. These visas stipulate that emotional support, and more. The the range of categories is vast. available for guests to access the In- the library, including an intersec- continued on page 6 library ranges from gay and lesbian The extensive selection of books ternet for personal or professional continued on pg. 3 What’s Inside:

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MON 51 TUE 55 WED 45 THU 59 FRI 66 SAT 67 SUN 71 39 33 26 25 41 47 51 February 13, 2017 news 3 St. Louis LGBTQIA Library Opens continued on pg. 3 tional approach to race, religion, nationality, and gender identity and sexuality. “We’re very intentional Lori Dresner about making sure that being gay is News Editor not the only issue being addressed,” Brownfield said. “We also complete- he following is a series of dai- West Drive Garage; the owner was ly recognize that each person has a Tly crime and incident reports notified and the item was held for unique struggle.” issued by the University of Mis- safekeeping. Several courses and meetings souri–St. Louis Police Department February 6: At 5:16 p.m. a bicy- are open to the public through the between February 1 and February 8. cle found in an unknown location center. The Metro Trans Umbrella February 1: At 10:35 a.m. Fa- was turned in to UMSL PD and Group uses the space on Wednes- cilities Management and Elevator held for safekeeping. At 7:02 p.m. days from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Maintenance responded to a report an UMSL student reported that they The PrideCenter also offers spe- of an UMSL staff member stuck in had lost a Jeep car key in the Social cial events, such as their Teachable an elevator at Marillac Hall. At 11:42 Sciences & Business Building (SSB). Tuesday meeting, which focuses on a.m. UMSL PD, Facilities Manage- February 7: At 10:32 a.m. a cam- the intersex community, from 7:00 LEE / THE CURRENT ZACH ment, and Environmental Health pus visitor was transported from the p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on February 21. The PrideSTL Center library provides a comfortable reading experience for all. and Safety responded to a report of Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Smith emphasized the need for lo- assistance. For example, Smith and 3738 Chouteau Avenue and is open a gas odor in the Research Build- Center to the hospital after suffering cal organizations to be aware of the another volunteer have begun to from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday ing. The source of the odor was a panic attack. PrideCenter’s offerings and the op- plan a self-defense course. through Sunday. Because the Pride- unfounded. At 7:43 p.m. an UMSL February 8: At 5:54 a.m. a book portunity to use the space and re- Smith has advocated for victims Center is maintained by volunteers, student reported that their laptop bag found at Clark Hall was turned sources available, adding, “We are of sexual and domestic violence for both Smith and Brownfield encour- had been taken by another student. in to UMSL PD and held for safe- here to provide a safer space for nearly five years, beginning with zir age interested members of the com- February 2: An UMSL student keeping. At 10:57 a.m. an UMSL people in the community to be their years as a gender studies student munity to take part. “When you’re reported that fraudulent transac- student made a delayed report to authentic selves.” Any organizations of Washington University. Brown- helping others, you’re actually help- tions had been made on their cred- UMSL PD in regard to falling in or small groups are asked to reach field studied biological anthropol- ing yourself,” said Smith. Ze speci- it card in Europe. At 5:55 p.m. an Stadler Hall on February 6. The out to PrideSTL in order to take ad- ogy and psychology at Saint Louis fied that volunteers would mostly UMSL faculty member reported student received private medical vantage of the meeting spaces. University. One goal shared among be needed on weekdays before 5:00 that they had lost flash drives in attention. At 12:35 p.m. an UMSL As the PrideCenter is a new the volunteers is to see an intercol- p.m. Interested individuals can vis- Benton Hall. student was transported from Clark resource, its services for the com- legiate alliance use the center as a it volunteer.prideSTL.org, or email February 3: No incidents were Hall to the hospital after experienc- munity are still growing. The Prid- meeting place. They expressed the an application to center@prid- reported on this date. ing stomach pain. At 6:52 p.m. a wal- eSTL board hopes to provide free need for an LGBTQIA organiza- eSTL.org. Volunteers are necessary February 4: At 11:26 p.m. a let found at the Arts Administration in-house counseling for visitors, tion of college students that would to keep the library free and open to purse found at Mansion Hill Apart- Building was turned in to UMSL and is always looking for qualified not be contained within a particu- the public. As Smith and Brownfield ments was turned in to UMSL PD PD and held for safekeeping; the volunteers. The catalog of classes lar school, but would form a more reiterate to each visitor of the Pride- and held for safekeeping; the owner owner was notified. At 6:57 p.m. a offered continues to expand as stu- inclusive community in the metro- Center, everyone is always welcome was notified. purse found in SSB was turned in to dents and professionals alike reach politan area. to pick up a good book. February 5: At 5:32 p.m. an offi- UMSL PD and held for safekeeping; out to the PrideCenter to offer their The PrideCenter is located at cer on patrol found an ID card in the the owner was notified. Citizens Unite for Immigrants’ Rights at STL Airport Zachary Lee thing we can.” protest. “There are names to each of Archivist The Englands hope that having these faces in the crowd here, names a physical presence — and a physi- for each of the refugees in the pic- uild a wall, we’ll tear it down!” cal list of signatures — will continue tures circling the web,” she said. Bshouted a group of young Mus- to echo the protesters’ chants once “The real problem is that this lim Americans last Sunday, leading they inevitably leave the airport. [the executive order] will probably a group of protesters outside Ter- “Online petitions may give [signers] help recruitment for ISIS,” Craig minal 1 at Lambert–St. Louis Inter- a false sense of security. A physical said. “This does nothing to make us national Airport. Despite the crisp, petition shows [our representatives] safer, but has real impacts on real overcast conditions, they cycled that people cared enough to actually people’s lives.” proudly through chants, the group get out of their houses and demon- “And it just flat out sucks,” Tam collectively confirming, “No hate, strate,” Craig said. agreed, passing her clipboard to a no fear! Immigrants are welcome Tam cited outrage as her num- group of sign-wielding, homebound here!” ber one motivation for coming to the protesters. As has become customary of these protests, many held signs with phrases ranging from the Illinois Residents simple, “Let them in,” to the crass, “F—— your wall,” to the more poi- gnant, “Without immigrants, Trump to Receive In-State would have no wives.” Many held signs brandishing the classic Emma Lazarus quote: “Give me your tired, UMSL Tuition Rates your poor, your huddled masses Lori Dresner undergraduate enrollment from the yearning to breathe free.” News Editor fall 2015 to fall 2016 semesters. Hannah Kay of Creve Coeur, 51, Students in 22 Illinois counties held a sign that read, “Don’t make ll Illinois students who at- have already received in-state tu- my Christian friends look bad.” She Atend the University of Mis- ition rates at the university since had been at the protest since the souri–St. Louis will soon receive 2012. The rate change brought early afternoon. “Someone is break- the same in-state tuition rates as 140 additional Illinois students to ing this beautiful country,” she said. Missouri residents. The Board of UMSL. “It all starts like this, and then it all Curators approved the new rate on The in-state tuition rate at crumbles. I watched the same thing Thursday. UMSL is $5,032.50 for an average happen in Algeria,” Kay claimed, re- Chancellor Thomas George is course load per semester. Out-of- ferring to the political unrest there LEE / THE CURRENT ZACH hoping that the expansion will bring state tuition is $13,138.50. in the last few decades. “I hope Protestors gather at Lambert–St. Louis International Airport in support of immigrants. up to 100 more students to UMSL The decision to expand the tui- this administration will come to its across the country. ers, were Craig and Tam England of during the first year the new rate is tion rate comes in the midst of the senses.” Many protesters, hoping to avoid Webster Groves, 45 and 46. They implemented, according to the St. university considering a tuition Like the Women’s March on St. airport traffic and parking garage hoped to engage citizens in another Louis Post-Dispatch. increase for the 2018-19 academic Louis on January 21, this protest fees, made their way to Lambert by way: through petitions. “We want to The aim of expanding the in- year. It also comes just weeks after mirrored a national movement of way of St. Louis’ Metrolink, whose make it clear to our representatives state tuition rate to Illinois residents Governor Eric Greitens cut around citizens standing up to President last westbound stop on the redline that so many of us find this unac- is to increase declining enrollment $9 million in state funding to UMSL. Trump’s onslaught of executive or- is Lambert’s Terminal 1. ceptable,” Craig said, pausing to ask rates at UMSL, according to St. Louis According to STL Public Radio, the ders. Protesters gathered in New Standing just before the esca- a few passersby for their signatures. Public Radio. UMSL saw a 14.2 per- university had been close to closing York Laguardia Airport Saturday lator leading to the Metro station, “We don’t know if it will change cent decrease in freshmen enroll- its $15 million budget deficit prior night, inspiring copycat protests eagerly waiting for these protest-go- their minds, but we’re doing every- ment, and a 6.6 percent drop in total to the cut. 4 sports February 13, 2017 Hats Off To UMSL’s Own Baseball Cardinals Hat Man Kat Riddler noticed more people taking pic- Editor-In-Chief tures of him as he got closer to the stadium. Although he never entered ith the Super Bowl over, it the stadium, the next day his picture Wis now time to focus back on was in the newspaper. He was then St. Louis’ most-beloved sport: base- interviewed by Major League Base- ball. The St. Louis Cardinals’ spring ball (MLB) and next appeared in a training games begin February 25 McDonald’s video. His picture also in Jupiter, Florida, but that does not appeared in the book “The First stop loyal fans from getting psyched Year of Busch Stadium,” which was here in St. Louis for the next season. released later that year. One of those loyal fans is right here The Cardinals went on to win at the University of Missouri–St. the World Series that year. After Louis. While you might recognize “New Nest,” Lange never thought him as the university’s friendly mail he would make another hat. But in- carrier, Tom Lange goes by “The spiration struck him when he saw Hat Man” in the world of Cardinals’ bobblehead replicas of the Cardi- baseball fandom. nals players with a World Series Lange said, “I don’t really know trophy. He decided to create a hat why I started making hats; I would with 10 World Series trophies on it have to guess it was Fair Saint Louis named “Baseball Heaven.” Lange that gave me an idea.” said, “There was something special Lange has been a volunteer with about this hat. When people saw it Fair Saint Louis for over 20 years, they would call out other people to and many of the workers of the see it.” event also work on the Mardi Gras From then on, Lange always Committee. He made his first hat had a theme for his hats. In 2008 CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/THE in 2004 from old sets of beads and the rededication of the Stan Mu- Tom Lange and his favorite hat “Sesame Street.” Mardi Gras necklaces. sial Statue took place; the All-Star first step. “Most hats I see before He had previously made it a Game was held at Busch Stadium in they are made. Some I just start and tradition to camp out in line to get 2009; Ozzie Smith and his opening they come together,” he said. tickets for the Cardinals’ opening day flips were honored in 2010; and Once Lange foresees what type day. In 2006, the new Busch Stadi- 2011 was the 11 in 11 World Series, of hat he is going to make, find- um opened, but tickets were sold which Lange proceeded to create a ing the parts can prove difficult. “I exclusively online. Lange only had hat for in 2012. He has created oth- work on two, three, or more hats at a dial-up connection back then, and er hats honoring the Cardinals’ 19 one time. Sometimes I have an idea the tickets were sold out almost in- pennant wins, the 80th anniversary but can’t find parts. Or I buy parts stantly without his purchase making of the Clydesdales, the welcoming and it takes time to figure out how it through. He looked for alterna- back of KMOX, the 30th anniver- to and where to place them on my tives to get opening day tickets. sary of the ‘82 World Series cham- hat. I buy parts that I try but then “I knew if you went to the pre- pions, and Jack Buck’s call of Ozzie never get used and then I find a use game rallies sometimes they would Smith’s home run of “Go Crazy, for them on something else,” Lange offer tickets for something ‘differ- Folks, Go Crazy.” said. ent,’” said Lange. He decided to use “To date I have made 22 hats de- Each hat takes a different mount his hat making skills to stand out in picting something memorable with depending on different inspiration the crowd of Cardinals fans. the St. Louis Cardinals,” he said. and parts. Lange described how CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/THE In honor of the new stadium, Lange does not use any type of long it took to create the Clydes- Signed 1982 World Series hat. Lange created a hat called “New glue for his hats; he wires on all dales hat. “I spent three years on the and horses to fit a hat, finding the parts on, and where do I find all the Nest” and wore it downtown. He parts of his hats. Inspiration is the Clydesdales hat—finding the wagon right hat, how do I wire or screw the continued on page 8 Softball Opens Season with Gulf Coast Invitational Lance Jordan The Tritons went out to prove The Tritons’ first match up of the game once again at the top of first-ranked team in the division, Sports Editor why they ranked so highly in the the day on February 3 was against the fifth. The Tritons could not stop the North Alabama Lions. First up GLVC Poll, from February 3 to 5. the Delta State University States- the Chargers’ next six runs at the against West Florida, the Tritons n the annual Great Lakes Valley The Tritons faced six teams as part men. In the first inning, neither bottom of the fifth. No one scored faced a massive setback. In the five IConference (GLVC) Softball Pre- of the Gulf Coast Invitational at Gulf team scored. UMSL’s first run of during the sixth inning, and UMSL innings, not one run was scored season Poll, the University of Mis- Shores Sportsplex in Gulf Shores, the game came on a home run from could not gain a run in the seventh against West Florida, who racked souri–St. Louis softball team was Alabama. At the end of the weekend, Alex Stupek, senior, nursing, at the to rally back into the match up, mak- up nine points. However, this did picked for a third place finish for the Tritons held a 3-3 record to start top of the second inning. Serena Ol- ing their record 1-1 at the end of day not discourage the Tritons in their the 2017 season. off their 2017 season. son, sophomore, accounting, scored one. final match up against North Al- UMSL their second run with a home On day two, February 4, the Tri- abama. The Lions, the defending run to left center at the top of the tons dominated both of their op- NCAA DII national champions, took third. Delta State still struggled ponents in impressive fashion. For a 3-0 lead after two innings. Innings to score as the teams moved into three innings, UMSL went uncon- three and four saw both teams come the fifth inning. UMSL scored two tested against the Miles College up short in runs. But a home run by runs at the top of the fifth inning as Golden Bears, scoring four runs in Anne Kroeger, freshman, pre-den- Delta State finally got on the board the first, one in the second, and one tal, showed at the bottom of the fifth with three runs. Unfortunately for in the third. Miles’ first and only run that the Tritons still had a fight in Delta, those were the only runs the of the game came in the fourth. The them. At the top of the sixth, North team could accumulate. The Tritons game ended in the fifth with UMSL Alabama was able to add one run scored one more run in the seventh scoring another three runs to close to their score, making it a three- inning, winning the match up 5-3. the match up 9-1. run lead. However, Serena Olson, Later that day, UMSL faced off During game two, UMSL faced sophomore, accounting, was able to against the Alabama-Huntsville the Barry University Buccaneers for deliver a long ball with a three-run Chargers, who were able to defeat five innings. Similar to Miles Col- shot in the bottom of the sixth, tying the Tritons 11-5. The Chargers led lege, Barry was only able to score the game 4-4. Although it was still in the first inning with three uncon- one run. That run would come in the anyone’s game at the top of the sev- tested runs. It was not until Jennah second inning after UMSL already enth, North Alabama was able to hit Perryman, junior, liberal arts, hit a accumulated five runs in the bottom a solo home run that would end up ground ball in the top of the sec- of the first. The Tritons continued being the game-winning point. ond inning, which led Sara Kern, their impressive display all the way The Invitational was an impres- senior, business marketing, to score to a 10-1 win over Barry. During the sive season debut for the UMSL for UMSL. The Tritons would then game, Stupek set a record as the all- softball team, who at press stands score two runs to tie the game up time career leader in runs scored with a 3-3 record. The Tritons faced at the top of third. However, after with a total of 139, passing former four teams in Bentonville, Arkansas, failing to gain a run at the top of the record holder Jena Boudreau. on February 10 and February 11 in first, the Chargers scored two runs In the final day of the Gulf Coast the Arkansas-Monticello DII Chal- at the bottom of the fourth take the Invitational on February 5, UMSL lenge. The updated scores from the

COURTESY OF UMSL ATHLETICS OF UMSL COURTESY lead. But it didn’t stop there, despite faced their final two opponents, Friday and Saturday games will be Carly Kingery (#7) rounds the bases during a Gulf Coast Invitational game. the Tritons making two runs to tie the West Florida Argonauts, and added to the online edition. February 13, 2017 a&e 5 Syd Evokes Late 90s Sound With Solo Debut ‘Fin’

Lance Jordan “Fin” is the 12-track debut solo those who helped her achieve her Sports Editor album from Syd Tha Kyd, released career’s success. In the chorus, she by Columbia Records and Sony Mu- sings, “Take care of the family that was fresh out of high school when sic. To some, her tomboyish appear- you came with, we made it this far II was introduced to a bizarre vid- ance may catch the listeners and and it’s amazing, people drowning eo by a rapper known as Tyler, The viewers by surprise, as her lyrics are all around me, so I keep my squad Creator, titled, “Yonkers.” Among sung just as beautifully as the likes around me, keep it in the family other things, “Yonkers” featured of Aaliyah and Jhene Aiko. that you came with, keep enemies numerous disses toward other art- A lot of “Fin” focuses on casual close you know the basics, people ists, as well as a video of Tyler eat- sex and relationships. In the song crowded all around me, I guess ing a roach. Afterward, Tyler and his “Know,” Syd talks about a secretive it’s all about me.” Changing gears group Odd Future blew up, during affair; in the chorus she sings, “Don’t in “Body” Syd sings an almost old- which time they were easily the let nobody know, let’s keep it on the school slow jam about making love hottest group in music. The group low, and as long as he don’t, long as to a girl who the listener can as- would go on to have a successful she don’t, we’ll lay back and play the sume is either her girlfriend or some clothing line and their own televi- game / and as long as he don’t, long women she just met. sion program. With the likes of Tyler as she don’t, ain’t no need to play it Syd does not censor herself in and Frank Ocean, many members safe.” In the track “Over,” Syd sings “Fin,” neither lyrically nor in the ver- of Odd Future flew under the radar, about ending a dysfunctional rela- satility of her songs. One minute she including Sydney Bennett, aka Syd tionship. In the opening verse, she evokes the late Aaliyah in “Know,” Tha Kyd, who was once a member of hopes to hang on to the relationship, then moves on to a more boastful, the collective “The Internet” inside but she soon comes to realize that dark style in “All About Me.” There the Odd Future camp. Syd and Matt it is in fact over. Syd also received is a lot to like in “Fin,” especially if Martin enjoyed a decent amount help in the track from 6LACK, an you are a fan of R&B and neo-soul. of success with their neo-soul and upcoming rapper and R&B artist While some tracks talk openly and alternative R&B sound. Breaking who discusses the problems that acceptingly of cheating and casual COLUMBIA RECORDS COLUMBIA away from the ranks of Odd Future, arise in relationships when you are Album art. sex, take it as entertainment, and Syd is now ready to strike out on her blindly in love. About Me” and “Body” are really which features a somewhat dark- enjoy the beautifully crafted project. own. For me, the album’s singles “All strong tracks. In “All About Me,” er beat, Syd shows appreciation for Preview of Degas Exhibit at the St. Louis Art Museum Daniel Strawhun al stunning examples of the period is turned away, trying on a hat in a A & E Editor hats themselves. full-sized mirror. Her reflection in “Degas, Impressionism, and the the mirror is distorted with ripples While it is true that dancers and Paris Millinery Trade” was orga- and her face is left as an ominously bathers figure most prominently nized by the St. Louis Art Museum blank white oval. “At the Milliner’s” in the paintings of French Impres- in collaboration with the Fine Arts is one of Degas’ most modern and sionist Edgar Degas, the artist was Museums of San Francisco and is prescient paintings, and it is a won- also enamored of subjects of a third the first exhibition of its kind. As derful way to end the tour. variety: milliners. By the end of the Simon Kelly, curator of modern and Another highlight of the exhi- 19th century, millinery, or hatmak- contemporary art at the St. Lou- bition is “The Millinery Shop,” the ing, had reached its cultural apex in is Art Museum, explained, “There most famous example of Degas’ mil- Europe; in Paris alone there were have been several exhibitions of linery theme, on loan from the Art over 8,000 milliners, mostly wom- Degas and the dancers, of Degas Institute of Chicago. The painting en, producing hats of extraordinari- and the nude, of Degas and the race- depicts a milliner at work fashioning ly diverse and inventive design. The track, but this is the first exhibition a yellow hat while other completed hats themselves are works art, but that has looked at the theme of mil- hats lie next to her on display. “The Degas’ primary interest as an artist linery in his work.” Millinery Shop” is a prime exam- was in the process of their creation. Many of the paintings featured ple of Degas’ textural contrast and This relationship between the hats in the exhibition are on loan from range: Some surfaces in the paint- and the women who made them is outside museums, but one of the ing, like the straw hat in the middle, the inspiration for the newest exhi- foremost examples of Degas’ milli- appear flat and languid, while other bition at the St. Louis Art Museum, nery theme belongs to the St. Louis surfaces, like the pink hat on the left

“Degas, Impressionism, and the Par- Art Museum itself. “This is a show and the milliner’s face, carry a con- CURRENT STRAWHUN/THE DANIEL is Millinery Trade.” that has been in the making for trasting depth and vivacity. “The Millinery Shop” is part of the new Degas exhibit at the St. Louis Art Museum. The exhibition, which opens to probably close to a decade. The mu- Ribbons, plumage, and artifi- the public February 12 and contin- seum had acquired a major painting, cial flowers were the materials that a whole African starling mount- demand for extravagant plumage ues through May 7, features 60 milli- ‘The Milliners,’ in 2007, so we want- milliners used most frequently to ed on its side, and many more are had all but died out. nery-themed paintings by Degas and ed to celebrate that painting and adorn their hats, and the 40 hats decorated with the feathers from Other pieces of interest include many of his Parisian contemporar- contextualize it,” Kelly explained. on display in the exhibition are tes- a multifarious assortment of wild “The Shop Girl” by James Jacques ies, including Édouard Manet, Mary The painting is located in the tament to this fact. Each one, with birds, such as ostriches, egrets, and Joseph Tissot, lace hats by Madame Cassatt, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and last gallery of the exhibition next the exception of the four men’s hats birds-of-paradise. While beautiful, Georgette, and “Divan Japonais” by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Also to the similarly sized “At the Mil- on display, features at least one of this practice proved detrimental to Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. featured in the exhibition are sever- liner,” which shows a woman who these materials—and often all three wild bird populations: It is estimat- Tickets to see “Degas, Impres- in combination. Exotic bird feath- ed that over 300 million birds were sionism, and the Paris Millinery ers were particularly sought af- killed for millinery purposes in the Trade” are $15 for adults and $13 for ter for use in hat decoration. One year 1911 alone. However, the fash- students. The exhibition is also free hat in the exhibition even features ion was short-lived, and by 1914 the of charge on Fridays. DANIEL STRAWHUN/THE CURRENT STRAWHUN/THE DANIEL CURRENT STRAWHUN/THE DANIEL Lace hat with artificial roses by renowned milliner Madame Georgette. More examples of the period hats on display at the new exhibition “Degas, Impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade.” 6 features February 13, 2017 UMSL Campus Spotlight: North Campus Plaza Honoring Former Chancellor Marguerite Ross Barnett

Victoria Bauer that she “urged that urban universi- Social Media Director ties play a dominant role in spurring economic growth and solving social he Marguerite Ross Barnett problems in the same way that land- TMemorial Plaza, adjacent to Ex- grant colleges of a century ago did press Script Halls and the Social Sci- in developing America’s agricultural ences and Business Building on the economy.” North Campus of the University of By the time Barnett arrived at Missouri–St. Louis, was conceived UMSL, she faced many challenges, and constructed in 2012. Twenty including a tight budget. Maureen years after her passing, Marguerite Zegel of the UMSL Daily writes that Ross Barnett is remembered as both Barnett’s mindset at the time was to the first female and black chancellor transform the university, and she of the university. did so through her leadership skills Barnett served as the eighth and her “record-breaking fundrais- chancellor of UMSL for four years ing for buildings and scholarships, before she became the president of expanding academic programs and the University of Houston in Texas. connecting the metropolitan cam- Her accomplished career extend- pus with surrounding communities ed beyond her stay in St. Louis and to solve problems.” Houston. Many remember her as Zegel remembers that she not a dynamic person and a visionary, only connected corporate St. Louis who was certainly a woman of firsts. to the university, but she increased Born in Charlottesville, VA, Bar- support for the university’s Part- nett went to Antioch College, and nership for Progress and the UMSL earned her Master of Science and- Bridge Program, a pre-collegiate doctoral degrees in political science program that combats the common at the University of Chicago. She was obstacles that prevent people from / THE CURRENT GIUSEPPE VITELLARO a professor at her alma mater as well attending universities. The Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Plaza was installed in 2012 and sits next to the Social Sciences Building. as at Princeton University, Howard Two years before her death, Bar- The Memorial Plaza is a com- ship open to all Missouri residents deadline for the next scholarship University, and Columbia Universi- nett moved on to work as president memoration of her drive and dedi- who are at least 18 years old, en- application cycle is in April 2017. ty. Later, she shifted her career to- of the University of Houston, where cation to UMSL as chancellor. rolled as part-time students in Mis- More scholarship inforrmation is wards university administration. she established fundraising records In addition, there is a Margue- souri schools, and are employed available at umsl.academicworks. A New York Times article notes at the university level. rite Ross Barnett Memorial Scholar- for at least 20 hours per week. The com. UMSL Offers Diverse Resources to International Students continued from page 1 also has added a news and updates While ISS helps international ISS also hosts events during inter- Student Organization, the German students must be enrolled in school page to their website to inform stu- students navigate complicated fed- national education week, and helps Students Association, the His- full-time, and that they may only dents of updates as new information eral systems such as immigration student organizations work with the panic and Latino Association, the work on-campus jobs for 20 hours becomes available. policies and healthcare, they also Office of Student Involvement. International Students Club, the per week. Since students must have health help students deal with cultural The International House is a Japan-American Student Associa- ISS helps students navigate the insurance under the Affordable Care and personal advising. Kehe said joint venture between ISS and Res- tion, the Pan-African Student As- quagmire of rules, regulations, and Act, ISS provides an ACA compliant that many of the staff in ISS have idential life that gives international sociation, the Vietnamese Student red tape around off-campus intern- plan through their office, and helps lived abroad at some point and can students a place to build community Association, the Muslim Students ships and when students need to students navigate the health insur- sympathize with many of the tribu- on campus. “For a lot of the inter- Association, the Jewish Student work more than 20 hours per week ance website. If students must go to lations that many international stu- national students…they say being Association, and any of the Chris- to support themselves. Students on the hospital, ISS also works with the dents go through. here on campus, living in a dorm, is tian organizations on campus can F-1 visas can participate in Option- students and health insurance com- “We do deal with culture shock,” comfortable, but it doesn’t feel like all provide international students al Practical Training (OPT) to com- panies to makes sure that the costs Kehe said. “[But, we also deal with] home, and there really is no house… with a sense of community. Other plete internships, while students on of procedures are covered. how culture shock manifests itself that students feel like is theirs,” non-student groups, such as Inter- J visas can participate in a similar International students also re- differently in different cultures. Kehe said. “The iHouse being a stu- national Students Incorporated, program called Academic Training dent run initiative, many students also work to provide international (AT). feel like that’s [their] home.” students with a sense of community “The difference is that for a [stu- “For international students at this especially The iHouse welcomes both in- and belonging. dent working under] OPT, they can challenging time, we are continuing to work with ternational and domestic students, International and domestic stu- change their visa while they are in and holds events such as a Mar- dents can also be on the lookout for the United States. With AT, they International Studies to be a visible presence and di Gras Night and an international community and support in Lingua, cannot transition to a long-term fashion show. “It’s open to everyone, a new student organization that has employment visa once the academ- source of support to students who are concerned but it’s a community that is interna- just taken root on UMSL’s campus. ic training ends; they have to go tionally-minded,” Kehe said. Dr. Birgit Noll, Chair of the Depart- home,” Kehe explained. about the impact of the changes.” International students can ac- ment of Languages and Cultural It can be complicated for J-Visa climate and make friends through Studies, came up with the idea for holders to change the status of their ceive help with obtaining and un- Students from western cultures will the MOSAIC Buddy program. “[In- the organization. Amanda Rawls, visa while they are in the country derstanding their health insurance sometimes come in and they will be ternational students] have that first senior, modern languages and com- if they wish to seek employment in plans through ISS. “If you are fa- very expressive [about] how they American friend when they are here puter science, helped to arrange the the United States, Kehe continued. miliar with healthcare around the are feeling…Students from some [through the MOSAIC program” group’s first meeting on February 10 They must apply through the United world, it’s a lot easier. Most of them eastern cultures, are not as expres- Kehe said. from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student States Citizen and Immigration Ser- are national healthcare systems, so sive verbally, and so when they are UMSL students apply and re- Government Association Chambers. vices (USCIS) while they are here, they can walk into a hospital and experiencing culture shock, some- ceive training to assist one to four “We seek to celebrate that we or they must leave the country for a they pay ten dollars for a broken times it manifests itself physically… new international students in their have a diverse community, and in- period of time and reapply for a dif- bone or something like that,” Kehe because they are not able to get it off transition to life at UMSL and in St. crease awareness of the contribu- ferent visa type. said. “They [international students] of their chest.” Louis. Groups have gone to the land- tions that international members ISS works with students through do not really have to worry about ISS offers programs to acclimate marks around the city such as the St. of our community (faculty and stu- MyGateway and social media outlets co-pays, or co-insurance [in their students to their new environment Louis Zoo, Forest Park, and the Gal- dent) have made,” Rawls said. “Our to tell them about their workshops home countries]. Those concepts and assuage some of this culture leria, though they also familiarize intention is to help increase mutual and to remind them about upcoming students don’t know when they first shock. They host International Ed- international students with more learning and sharing between cul- deadlines. The ISS website guides get here.” ucation Day on which they invite practical things, like the Metro. The tures by helping people build re- students through difficult and con- In addition, ISS employs an ac- international students and study UMSL buddies email their inter- lationships with those from other fusing procedures, such as applying countant who has studied tax law abroad alumni to come to Jefferson national students over the summer backgrounds.” for a visa, links them to internship for non-residents and internation- City for tours and meet with state to answer any question they might Rawls said that though the first and immigration forms, and pro- al students and helps students file senators and representatives to talk have and pick them up at the airport meeting was fairly small, the group vides them with contacts for Cus- employment paper work and tax about the importance of interna- when they arrive. generated big ideas. Representatives toms and Border Protections. Per paperwork. Kehe said that they also tional education. Study Missouri Cultural clubs around campus from Gender Studies, Languages the workshop with Counseling Ser- work with students who may be sponsors the initiative to encourage also offer international students and Cultural Studies, Office of Di- vices and the UMSL Police Depart- struggling academically, including Missouri institutions to welcome the opportunity to meet friends and versity and Inclusion, International ment on January 31 about Trump’s students who may not understand international students and encour- create support systems. The Chi- Friends, the International Student executive orders in late January, ISS their professors. age Missourians to study abroad. na-American Corner, the Chinese continued on page 8 February 13, 2017 opinions 7 Betsy DeVos: The Assault on Public Education Kat Riddler So-called school choice advo- spectrum who share a concern for likely to survive a Congress more Editor-In-Chief cates say they want to empower par- the future of public education. intent on slashing funding for pro- ents to be able to send their kids to That opposition unfortunately grams and passing massive tax cuts. hat incumbent secretary whatever school they want and be- fell mostly on deaf ears, with only In fact, on the same day DeVos Wof the department of educa- lieve that a free market of competing two courageous Republican sena- was confirmed in the Senate, Con- tion, Betsy DeVos, lacks in public private institutions will improve ed- tors—Susan Collins of Maine and gressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) education credentials (of which she ucational outcomes. Unfortunately, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska—breaking introduced a bill to do away with has none), she more than makes up this is often a model for mass chaos. ranks to oppose DeVos. Many citi- the Department of Education en- for with bad ideas, like the need for It also robs local school districts of zens who had never before picked tirely. His one-page bill, with seven guns in school to guard against at- valuable resources needed to edu- up a phone to call their senator re- co-signers, bluntly proposes that the tacks by grizzly bears. cate the majority of students who ceived an education on just how dif- Department of Education cease to DeVos never attended a public would remain in public schools. ficult making their voice heard can exist on December 31, 2018. school or state university, nor did After years of charter school devel- be. They were often greeted with The Department of Education any of her children. She does not opment in St. Louis City, the pub- a recorded message: “the senator’s has been in existence since 1980. believe in the need for public edu- lic schools are still responsible for mailbox is full.” It accounts for about 9 percent of cation and wants to funnel money 22,500 students. We need to focus On the other hand, DeVos knew all funding that goes towards edu- out of public schools and universi- our attention and resources on im- all too well how to make a senator cation and represents about 2 per- ties and into private and for-profit proving public education, not aban- pick up the phone. Her family do- cent of the discretionary spending charter schools—efforts which she doning it. nated millions to politicians over the in the federal budget. DeVos will spearheaded in Michigan. The DeVos nomination turned years. Our own Missouri Senator be doing everything in her power to There are, of course, good charter out to be one of the most polarizing Roy Blunt received $33,000, which shift that public funding away from schools—but there are also many bad of President Trump’s cabinet picks. was possibly enough to secure his public schools and universities and ones. They at least require the same For the first time in history, a vice vote against the deluge of phone into the coffers of for-profit and re- OF EDUCATION OF THE DEPARTMENT COURTESY level of oversight as public schools, president had to cast a tie-breaking calls and emails from parents and ligious schools nationwide. Some in Betsy DeVos. especially those that receive pub- vote to approve a cabinet nominee. teachers across the state. Congress will be doing all in their behind,” we seem to be entering the lic funding. But the system DeVos Her nomination generated a tre- One bright spot is that her pro- power to get rid of it altogether, but dark and dreaded age of “the forgot- pushed in Michigan lacks sufficient mendous outpouring of opposition posed $20 billion-a-year voucher the end result for public education ten child.” oversight and ranks poorly. from people all over the political subsidy for private schools is un- will be the same. From “no child left Why the Gender Pay Gap Is Not a Myth Janeece Woodson male society (an idea I find almost since we all agree that it is not some pursuing it as a career. I was imme- several girl friends who were told Staff Writer too ridiculous to write); instead, I legal or social restriction, it must diately informed from all channels that getting married and starting would suggest that the wage gap is be something understated. Thus, that I was going to be sexually ha- a family was much more import- When I hear the gender pay gap the result of our culture convincing I would imagine the cause is rath- rassed and that I would not want to ant for them than going to college. denounced as a myth, the critic typi- women that they have the right to er difficult to address; it is unsaid, deal with working in a male-dom- They were told this lovingly; they cally claims that the gap is imagined do whatever they want. They have and often denied, but the evidence is inated field. But if I listened every were told to embrace their abilities by those who like to play victims. If the right to do whatever they want, there. The many campaigns encour- time someone said that about every to create and nurture life. Howev- the critic is rather well-read, he or so long as they keep in mind that aging women to pursue the sciences male-dominated hobby of mine— er, they were encouraged to do so at she might argue that the pay gap they really shouldn’t get their CDL’s and embrace their logical sides have backpacking and hiking, streaming the expense of education, a factor is a fact, but it is driven by various because they don’t want to get raped somehow convinced the naysayers video games, etc—I would not be the directly relating to one’s earnings. factors based on individual choice. or murdered on the road, and they that the problem has been solved. woman I am. How can the wage gap be justified They claim that some women may certainly should go into the STEM It is almost as if they have forgot- So, females make less because because women have the choice to earn less than their male counter- fields, but they need to know their ten that even worldviews, like fem- they value their own safety, thus turn their backs on these pressures? parts because they make decisions social lives are likely to be slightly inism, can be and often are sold for creating a wage gap. Let us, for a Women have the choice to say that directly lead to lower pay, re- more fulfilling if they choose a less a profit. moment, agree with this statement: no to the wage gap; they can pur- gardless of gender. intense major. I will refrain from Some say that women choose some fields are just more dangerous sue high-paying careers, be asser- The problem with denouncing explaining how I feel about these lower-paying careers because the from women, not always, but some- tive and chase leadership roles, the gender pay gap as a myth or as a points, but I do want to make it clear higher-paying choices are more times. Whose fault is that? and silence the voices calling them consequence of personal preference that these points do not justify the dangerous, labor-intensive, or both. Others point to the wage gap as to be caregivers. Men are not stop- is the lack of consideration for the wage gap. At the surface, it seems that this is a direct result of women working ping them; American culture is not cultural factors driving the gap. Ev- For those who say that women caused by personal preference, but fewer hours than men. A profes- stopping them. Still, the pressure is ery policy and quantifiable pattern should choose careers with higher I know from experience that wom- sor at the University of Massachu- there, and it is great enough to keep can be explained by cultural influ- pay, how is this even an argument en are often dissuaded from career setts-Amherst found that women some of us who consider ourselves ences; for every argument that the if you look at the representation in paths in which they are generally make four percent less after having equal to our fathers, brothers, and wage gap is imaginary or inexorable, these fields? In 2009, the national interested, because those industries a child, while men make six percent male friends from having the same there is a culturally-based explana- census found that women made up are not known to be kind to their more per child. Women stay home jobs and responsibilities as they do. tion for why it is not. only 24 percent of the workforce sex. After college, I had hoped to go to care for children and are not Perhaps the problem is not that related to the fields of science, to trade school and study welding, wholly compensated, while men the corporate world is driven by technology, engineering, and math- since the hobby had really grown are rewarded financially for having men hell-bent on undermining fe- ematics. There must be a cause, and on me, and I see no problem with families. During high school, I had Read Online Advertise Student Events Download Today! 8 features February 13, 2017 “The Hat Man” Tom Lange Stands Out In Any Crowd continued from page 4 shirt that read “I was raised on the parts I need to complete it?” he said. Street” on the front and “Sesame Not all of his hat themes cen- Street” on the back. “Of course the ter around the Cardinals. Some of next time I was in a store I saw some Lange’s other hats include a Race Sesame Street characters I knew for the Cure “PINK Hat,” a hat for would work well on a hat. I googled the Forest Park Hat Contest, and the rest of the characters and off I the “Dana Brown” hat. Lange has was making a Sesame Street hat,” even made hats for charity: the U.S. he said. Bank Herbert Hoover Duck Derby Lange said he is looking forward hat and a hat for Tony La Russa’s to the upcoming season for the Car- Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). dinals. He is making an opening day Some are even UMSL-related. hat for 2017. Opening day is April 3 Lange made a St. Patrick’s Day hat against the Cubs in St. Louis. This for an UMSL float downtown. He will be the first time since 2011 that also created two hats to honor ath- the Cardinals’ opening day game letics and academia. Lange would will be a home game. Although not leave out St. Louis’ other sport- April 3 is a long time to wait and see ing love: hockey. He has also created what Lange will create next, you a St. Louis Blues hat. can check out his previous hats at Lange’s favorite hat is one he the Post Office on campus, located created based on Sesame Street. He at 8230 Florissant Road. MICHAEL PLUMB/THE CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/THE Tom Lange and his Molina and World Series Rings Hat. was inspired after reading a person’s UMSL Resources AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson Visits for Int’l Students continued from page 4 programs, personalized academic Club, Sigma Tau Gamma, and the support, social and cultural activ- Graduate Writers Association all ities, a speaker series, free tutor- attended the first meeting. ing and study groups, scholarship “With the messages coming opportunities, study areas and a from members of the university computer lab, as well as mentor- administration (Chancellor Tom ing opportunities for peers, faculty, George, Dean Yasbin, the Faculty and staff. This semester, they are Senate, etc.) we realized that some- hosting their “Commit to Success” thing like this needs to organized workshops, with themes such as by more than just Lingua. This is “Midterm Motivation,” personal a diverse and inclusive community growth modules, and different cita- that values its international mem- tion styles. bers, both students and faculty. It is Students may also go to Student my personal hope that we can show Retention Services (SRS), located this loud and clear to everyone in in MSC 225. SRS’s stated mission our community and anyone watch- on their homepage is to “foster an ing what happens at UMSL,” Rawls environment of accountability, sup- CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/THE said. port, and achievement that chal- Many gatered to hear Stephenson and Hoffman in the Century Rooms of the MSC. For students who still feel over- lenges students, faculty, and staff to continued from page 4 going to fix anything, but we’re not their perspectives and their learning whelmed, Kehe said that ISS also become active agents and advocates phenson was baffled. “I never knew going to get anywhere if we don’t changed. Toward the end of the pro- refers students to Counseling Ser- for student persistence and degree this about the guy,” Stephenson said. start talking about it first,” said gram, students said the coursework vices, located in MSC 131. With the completion.” SRS offers support ser- Since that epiphany, Stephen- Stephenson. was more strenuous, but the work- uncertainty about visa statuses and vices such as, Academic Advising, son has been an advocate for tough In the last 30 years, there has load was lighter. how things like OPT will be effect- Academic Support Centers, Cam- conversations about race and race been a “miracle of productivity,” ac- The program offered a way for ed, Counseling Services has reached pus Testing Centers, Personal and relations, especially in corporate cording to Stephenson, but techno- students to learn without depending out to both the international and Professional Development, and the America. “We don’t want to talk logical advances have yet to reach on instructors. Through collabora- domestic student communities on Veterans Center, which are open to about that; it’s a little uncomfort- higher education. AT&T has been tive learning, students learned how campus. all UMSL students. able ... It can even be awkward,” he investing in this idea. Working with to re-educate themselves, a vital “We do work hard to make sure While international students at admitted. Udacity and Georgia Tech, AT&T skill in today’s market. “At AT&T that all students know that we are UMSL face obstacles that do not af- Twice a year, the top 25 CEOs helped cut the cost of the latter’s ... we want that [skill] instilled into interested and available to assist fect many domestic students, there of the world meet. Each CEO has master’s program in computer sci- our company,” Stephenson said. “If during difficult times. For inter- are a plethora of services available about seven minutes to speak on a ence from $41,000 to $6,600. you get nothing out of your time national students at this especially on UMSL’s campus to help accli- subject of their choice before the The shift in learning was even at UMSL, please walk out of here challenging time, we are continu- mate these students and keep the others give their input. Stephenson more impressive. At the start of with the ability to just constantly be ing to work with International life-blood of innovation - diversity brought this topic to the table, and AT&T’s involvement, students re-training, re-educating, re-learn- Studies to be a visible presence and - flowing through UMSL’s hallways the group held a discussion for an thought the workload was too over- ing, re-tooling, re-skilling yourself. source of support to students who and courtyards. hour and a half. Many CEOs asked bearing and felt they could not keep If you’re not, two years after this, are concerned about the impact of “While the school provides him to speak at their companies. up with the program. They collab- you’ll be very, very frustrated ... the changes. We continue to hope many services, it is up to the stu- “A conversation by itself isn’t orated more and, as time passed, You’re going to fall behind fast.” that our efforts to be more engaged dent body to make them know they and involved with campus through are welcome here, despite whatev- events like the presentation this er policies have come and may come week lets all students know of our from our current government in commitment to be a source of sup- Washington D.C.,” Rawls said. port and caring in difficult times,” For more information on Inter- said Chris Sullivan, clinical director national Student and Scholar Ser- for counseling services. vices, visit http://www.umsl.edu/ Kehe said that ISS also some- services/intelstu/ . times refers students to the Office For more information on the of Multicultural Student Services. Office of Multicultural Student Though not specifically geared to- Services, visit http://www.umsl. wards international students, Mul- edu/~mcraa/History.html . ticultural Student Services works to For information on Counseling provide academic and personal ser- Services, visit http://www.umsl. vices to students with a wide range edu/services/counser/Visit%20Us/ of cultural experiences and back- index.html and call (314) 516-5711 on grounds. They offer career and pro- weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. fessional development, academic to make an appointment.

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