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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: Tuition For Illinois, pg. 3 Hat Man, pg. 4 Syd Review, pg. 6 Betsy DeVos, pg. 7 2 February 13, 2017 CURRENT STAFF EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Kat Riddler Managing Editor Lori Dresner News Editor Lori Dresner Features Editor Leah Jones Sports Editor Lance Jordan A&E Editor Daniel Stawhun Opinions Editor Nathan Watson Copy Editor Zachary Lee Janeece Woodson Staff Writer Zachary Lee Janeece Woodson Victoria Bauer DESIGN Design Editor Giuseppe Vitellaro Photo Editor OPEN Web Editor Leah Jones Multimedia Editor Aleeah Harden Math Problem of the Week Cartoonist/Artists Amanda Royer Mike Dilberto Zak and Sara have a bag with 10 lottery BUSINESS balls, numbered 1 - 10. Zak reaches Business Manager Jasmine Walker into the bag and pulls out a lottery Advertising Director Michael Plumb Ad Representative ball without showing it to anyone. OPEN Distribution Manager Afterwards, Sara selects a lottery ball Jessie Eikmann Social Media Director from the bag. What is the probability Victoria Bauer Archivist that she selects the “4”? Zachary Lee Email guesses and responses to [email protected]. CONTACT US 388 MSC, 1 University Blvd St. Louis, MO 63121-4400 There were no correct guesses for the [email protected] thecurrent-online.com hot dog problem. Newsroom 314-516-5174 [email protected] The correct answer is 35, since 20 Business/Advertising 314-516-5316 hot dogs had no mustard, 15 had no [email protected] Fax ketchup, 20 had no relish, and 10 had 314-516-6811 Editor-in-Chief no onions, so that 65 hot dogs could [email protected] Internships and Volunteer Positions [email protected] be missing at least one ingredient. Letters to the Editor [email protected] Therefore, at least 35 hot dogs must Twitter @UMSLTheCurrent have all four ingredients. Facebook /TheCurrentStudentNews 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.