UNIVERSITY THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWS OF UMKC Feb. 28, 2011 Vol. 78, Issue 23

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Bradley‘The Turner Staff Writer Laramie“The Laramie Project,” which has been adapted into Project’ a full-length film by the same name, has been screened In fall 2010, gay teen suicides sparked national debate all over the country and was recently screened at a local over whether these injustices should be considered hate church. crimes. Last Tuesday from 7-9 p.m., high school youth However, this is not the first time anti-gay hate crimes at the All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church of have received national press. Kansas City along with members of the Lesbian and On Oct. 7, 1998, a 21-year-old student at the Gay Community Center of Kansas City (LGCCKC) University of Wyoming named Matthew Shepard hosted a benefit screening of Kaufman’s “The Laramie was beaten to death by Russell Henderson and Aaron Project.” These monthly screenings are open to the McKinney in the small town of Laramie, Wyo. public and, according to the All Souls webpage, www. Having met Henderson and McKinney at a local bar, allsoulskc.org, are intended to emphasize quality Shepard was offered a ride home. films with social justice themes that rarely make it to What seemed at first to be a chivalrous act, the favor conventional movie theaters. later turned into a horrible nightmare after the two men “We hope to raise awareness in the KC community learned of Shepard’s homosexuality. about the intolerance that youth can still face,” Scott Shepard was robbed, pistol-whipped and tortured, England, a member of the All Souls Church, said. tied to a fencepost and left to die. “We also hope to raise awareness in the larger KC Shepard fought for his life for almost an entire day community about Unitarian Universalism as a religious until he was discovered by a cyclist and sent to the option/spiritual community for [LGBT] folks.” hospital, but his injuries were too severe. Although admission was free, donations were Shepard passed away on Oct. 12, 1998, just five days asked to benefit The Trevor Project, which, according after the malicious attack. to the not-for-profit organization’s webpage, www. To help put a stop to these violent acts, Moisés thetrevorproject.org, is a national 24-hour, toll free Kaufman and other members of the Tectonic Theater confidential suicide hotline for gay and questioning Project in New York City traveled to Laramie only a few youth. Donations also went to help fund Passages, the weeks after Shepard’s death to begin working on the play only program in Kansas City dedicated to LGBT and titled “The Laramie Project.” The play is comprised of the allied youth. dialogues between Tectonic and the people of Laramie With the widespread popularity of “The Laramie through over 200 interviews that were conducted during Project” and the inclusion of sexual orientation under their visit. anti-hate crime legislation in 2009, there is much to be According to Tectonics’s webpage, www.tectonicthe- said for the progression of putting an end to gay-related aterproject.org, the play is a chronicle of the life of the hate crimes. town of Laramie in the year after the murder. [email protected] Hate crime laws by state* Courtesy Human Rights Campaign

Cast members from ‘The Laramie Project’ from Tectonic Theater Project Photo courtesy Google Images Sexual orientation and gender Sexual orientation recognized for identity recognized in state hate data collection about hate crimes crimes law *On Oct. 22, 2009, Congress passed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Sexual orientation recognized in State hate crimes law uninclusive Act, which added sexual orientation and gender identity to the federal hate crimes law. state hate crimes law of sexual orientation or gender identity Feb. 28, 2011 NEWS 3 Organization profile: Mortar Board works toward comeback Jacquelyn Hoermann Staff Writer The UMKC Delta Alpha Chapter of the Mortar Board National Honor Society is reclaiming its presence on campus by reaching out to students and giving back to the community. Mortar Board can be found across the country. Chapters are comprised of college juniors and seniors who demonstrate a commitment to scholarship, leadership and service. Since its founding in 1918, Mortar Board has sought out the nation’s best and brightest. Some famous figures who were Mortar Board members include: best-selling author Aron Ralston, professional football player Drew Brees, author Bruce Littlefield, and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Delta Alpha is headed by President Allison Meyer, a senior studying Chemistry and Spanish. Meyer described the organization as a well- respected society that has not reached its full potential on campus. Though Mortar Board has been available to students for nearly five decades, in recent years Mortar Board Alpha Delta chapter’s fall 2010 ‘Reading Learning’ project. Photo courtesy Allison Meyer has its member enrollment and participation rates have declined. meetings. the organization is only accepting students with a chapters from across the country helped to Delta Alpha has set out to win a nationally- With a membership application deadline of GPA of 3.2 or higher. raise money to promote literacy in their local coveted title of most Improved Mortar Board Feb. 21, 2011, Meyer had expected at least 30 “Our members are in fraternities and communities. Chapter. applications to come in, but only 15 students will sororities, and span almost all schools, except the For instance, Delta Alpha raised $400 for Meyer’s plan to improve the UMKC Chapter make the cut. conservatory,” Meyer said. Operation Breakthrough, placing it in the top 30 is spreading awareness about Mortar Board In order to qualify for consideration, applicants Meyer had her own reason for applying for of 228 national chapters. and implementing strategies for greater rates of must meet three criterion: academic-credit status, Mortar Board. Many of the children in Operation member retention. commitment potential to an honors society and “I did not want to pay money and not Breakthrough’s care will be able to order a book of According to Meyer, member retention is one GPA. participate in an organization. People want to their choice and keep it. of the most difficult aspects of maintaining any Applicants must have an academic credit status participate if they’re going to spend their money,” On March 7, Delta Alpha members will visit organization. of at least 70 credit hours or at the junior or senior Meyer said. the Operation Breakthrough facility to read the When Meyer joined the organization, Delta level. Mortar Board’s next service project will occur children’s books to them. Alpha had only retained five active members, The application materials submitted must on National Reading Day, March 2. Meyer continues to work toward winning the which has changed over the past year. show that the applicant would be committed The members will be reading to students title of Most Improved. With new leadership in the organization, to involvement in Mortar Board activities at Operation Breakthrough, which provides Meyer was inspired to work toward this Meyer and her fellow society members have been throughout the rest of his or her undergraduate childcare services to children who are not of goal after attending Mortar Board’s National able to increase membership and participation career. school age and live below the poverty line. Conference in July 2009. rates. Lastly, applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.0 “The reason we’re so focused on literacy is “My goal this year is to leave this organization Currently, Delta Alpha has 20 active members. or higher. because our national focus is on literacy. Mortar better than I found it,” Meyer said. To be an active member, one must participate However, the UMKC chapter has become Board’s saying is, ‘reading is leading,’” Meyer said. [email protected] in every service project and attend all but three more stringent. In Nov. 2010, Delta Alpha took part in a In an effort to win the Most Improved title, National Mortar Board Society activity in which Academic journal emits academia on every page Matt Davis Staff Writer annual issues. by at least three students, and they judge them The papers must be accompanied by an entry The featured articles stem from the work of on factors such as clarity, organization and the form from the Honors Program website and In 2005, the undergraduate peer-reviewed students researching the sciences, social sciences effectiveness of the arguments presented. cannot contain their name or the name of their academic journal “Lucerna” debuted at UMKC. and humanities. An editorial board of students facilitates each professor on the actual work so it can be read by The first editor-in-chief, Joshua Earlenbaugh, The most recent issue includes work as varied issue’s organization and design. other students anonymously. explained the reasoning for naming the as Nick Ball’s article on Fibonacci’s method for “The research presented in [‘Lucerna’] The articles must be between 2,000 and 6,000 publication “Lucerna,” which is Latin for light. finding the square root of integers to Jennifer provides a very inspiring and informative words and must be original work that has been “Light has often been used as a metaphor for Garnett’s work on tattoos. collection of papers. I am very humbled by the completed at UMKC. knowledge,” Earlenbaugh said. “But knowledge, Student from the honors program select the amount of excellent material presented,” said For more information, students can contact like light, must have its source. The hope suggested articles that will be published each year on a 2010 editor-in-chief Thomas Nienaber. editor-in-chief Michele Smith at mdsqp4@mail. by the journal’s title is that UMKC student volunteer basis. The “Lucerna” submission dates for Spring umkc.edu research should be this source of knowledge, this All of the research is presented to the Honors 2011 will begin soon. [email protected] light.” students anonymously, so they do not know who Undergraduates may send their work in any Since 2005, “Lucerna” has illuminated the has written the work they are reading. time between March 21 and May 6. talents of several young scholars in each of its Each article submitted must be reviewed Those submitting can send up to two papers. 4 NEWS Vol. 78, Issue 23 Bus Pass vote results Campus fast fact: The final results for the new Student Geosciences Department Transportation Fee Referndum: Kasim Hardaway Asst. News Editor The staff of the department is very diverse and of the U.S. Geological Survey Central Division in • Yes: 1,405 (62 percent) even have international origins such as China, Denver CO, where he supervises more than 200 • No: 843 (37 percent) The Department of Geosciences, in Flarsheim India, Korea and Nigeria. All of the professors of PhDs who work on geological hazards, mineral • Undecided: 19 (1 percent) Hall, is home to many physical, computer science the department hold doctorates from American resources, tectonics, and environmental geology. • Total votes: 2,267 and engineering students. universities. Also the department is heavily involved Dr. Lisa Morgan, also at the USGS, is an expert The department outlines its mission statement on with environmental projects within Missouri and volcanologist who works in Yellowstone. Recent its website, which is “to advance and communicate around the whole world. Some locales include graduate, Dr. David Drake, is a section chief for the These numbers represent the highest information to students and the community about Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Mexico, Spain, and Denmark. EPA Superfund Division in Region 7 (IA, KS, MO, voter turnout in campus history. earth processes and human interactions with the “UMKC geoscientists are familiar with the World NE). Several others work for the Water Resources earth and the environment through teaching, at large. During the past five years, for example, Division of the USGS in leadership positions in research and service.” faculty and students from UMKC have conducted Missouri and Kansas, but most are employed by The department offers coursework to students environmental research all over the world including engineering and environmental firms such as Burns who are geared toward professional careers in in China, Denmark, the Lake Chad area of Nigeria, and McDonnell or Marshall Miller & Associates,” geology, geography, urban studies and environmental the Bahamas, Baja California, Mexico, South Sudan, Coveney said. studies within the undergraduate level. Israel, Jordan, Oman, Tasmania, Uganda, and According to The Department of Geosciences, As a graduate student the options for study are South Africa,” said Geosciences Principal Graduate most graduate students are supported by university earning a Master of Science in Environmental and Advisor and interdisciplinary Ph.D. Coordinator, funded assistantships and fellowships and grants to Police Blotter Urban Geosciences as well as an Interdisciplinary Ray Coveney. professors, but a significant number of students earn Ph.D. Program. In addition to these academic path If you visit the departmental website you can find their degrees while employed full time by consulting options the Geosciences department offers two more information about regions currently being firms and other businesses or by governmental Mark Linville News Editor certificates: the Advanced Certificate Program investigated by the Geosciences Faculty. agencies. in Geographic Information Systems and Waste According to The Department of Geosciences, For more information about The Department of Management. currently half of the graduate students are from Geosciences and the academic paths they have to Feb. 20 Through implementing these two certificate overseas – from India, Europe, West Africa, the Far offer visit www.cas.umkc.edu/geo or the Department 1:37 p.m. Minor in Possession programs the primary major/minor options such East and the Middle East. of Geosciences located in Flarsheim Hall Room 420. Officers arrested a Johnson Hall as geology, geography, environmental science and “Graduates are prominent in the geosciences. One [email protected] resident after they responded to urban studies can be enhanced. graduate, Dr. Randall Updike, is the chief geologist reports of the smell of marijuana and alcohol found in his room. Feb. 21 Briefly Mentioned 7:06 p.m. Disturbance Kasim Hardaway Asst.News Editor such as purchasing text books, attending GSA field be enrolled in additional geosciences courses for the Oak Street residents had an altercation trips and conferences, or paying any other college upcoming school year. over a video game, causing one of The Subaru Minority Student Scholarship expenses. Applicants must be a current undergraduate them to feel threatened by the other. Program offers $1,500 to minority students In addition to the scholarship, each student chosen student of GSA in good academic standing. within the Geosciences Department will receive a free student membership within GSA The U.S. Census Bureau describes a minority as Feb. 22 Subaru of America Inc. has partnered with The for 2012, along with the dismissal of the meeting being of Hispanic or Latino, African-American or Geological Society of America (GSA) to create a registration for this year’s GSA Annual Meeting which Black, Asian, American Indian, Alaskan Native or 2:19 p.m. Larceny scholarship for minority GSA students within the will be held in Minneapolis, Minn. Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander ethnicity/race. A mountain bike was stolen from a academic discipline of Geosciences titled The Subaru Requirements for nominations are as listed by The For more information, contact GSA campus Swinney Recreation Center bike rack. Minority Student Scholarship Program. Subaru Minority Student Scholarship Program: representative Syed E. Hassan at [email protected] or 3:42 p.m. Injury The scholarship will provide $1,500 to one student To qualify for the GSA minority scholarship, visit the Geosciences Department office located on A student received a cut on his in each of the seven GSA sections as nominated by the applicants must be a U.S. citizen and member of the 4th floor of Flarsheim Hall in Room 420. face after being hit by a basketball GSA campus representatives. a minority group, must have taken at least two [email protected] at Swinney Recreation Center. These funds are to be used for academic purposes introductory first year geosciences courses and must 3:56 p.m. Illness Officers responded to a student having a seizure at the Swinney Recreation Center. from Crime Prevention Officer Patrick Tedesco 8:45 p.m. Violation of Safety tips University Rules and Regulations A vehicle was stopped in the Oak Street parking lot by officer who discovered an illegal substance in the car. How to avoid identity theft With spring break approaching quickly and cially if you have roommates, employ outside help, or that have been tampered with or opened fraudulent- Feb. 23 people traveling and being out in the nice weather, are having service work done in your home. ly. Close those accounts, even if you opened them. 11:17 a.m. Illness here are a few safety tips to protect your identity. • Never provide personal information over the • When establishing new accounts, select new PIN Officers along with KCFD responded to a • Never carry your Social Security card in your wal- phone unless you initiated the call. Remember, iden- numbers and passwords. staff member at Grant Hall with an illness. let. This is considered the gateway to your identity. tity thieves are skilled professional liars, trained to • File a police report, as you may need this docu- Leave it locked away at home or in a safe deposit box sound legitimate and sincere. mentation to prove the theft. Order copies of the po- 12:01 p.m. Injury until you need it to conduct business. • Don’t use an obvious password like your birth lice report to have on hand and submit to creditors. A student at the Performing Arts Center • Keeping credit card receipts in your car is asking date, your mother’s maiden name, or the last four • File a complaint with the Federal Trade Com- dislocated his shoulder during class. for trouble. Identity thieves would much rather have digits of your Social Security number. mission (FTC) online at www.ftccomplaintassistant. 12:01 p.m. Information your personal account information than your car If you are a victim of ID theft: gov or through their Identity Theft Hotline at (877) Officers found evidence of a homeless stereo. • Contact the three major credit reporting bureaus, 438-4338. person living in the University Center. • Photocopy both sides of all credit cards and keep and request a fraud alert be placed on your credit file. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this information in a safe place. If you lose your wal- • Consider placing a security freeze on your credit crime or crime prevention, call 816-235-1716 or let, you’ll have the account numbers and phone file. e-mail [email protected]. Feb. 24 numbers at your fingertips. • Order a credit report from each bureau, and ex- Remember to always report any suspicious 8:38 a.m. Property Damage • Report lost or stolen cards the moment you re- amine it carefully for fraud. activity or crime you see immediately to campus A student discovered her tires slashed alize you are not in possession of the card. This will • Continue to check your reports periodically to police at 816-235-1515, or call 911 from any campus by a knife in the Oak Street parking lot. limit your liability. make sure no new activity has occurred. phone. [email protected] • Secure personal information in your home, espe- • Contact all creditors, starting with the accounts Feb. 28, 2011 NEWS 5 Learning through Financial Corner Each week, the Students in the Free differences Enterprise (SIFE) Team from the Henry W. Bloch School of Management, with assistance from a group of respected MSA sponsors Trivia Night business people, will answer your financial questions. Andrew Miller Contributing Writer pop culture figures, as well as answer questions “We wanted them to take something away from regarding famous civil rights activists and culture this.” On Feb. 2, the Office of Multicultural and shaping events. Spates said the MSA office is open to all who John Valasquez, a business Student Affairs (MSA) held its annual trivia The fifty questions were displayed via wish to come. major, asked: “Are extended event. Trivia Night was one of the weekly events PowerPoint presentation on a screen while the “The moment anyone walks in, they’re planned by MSA in honor of Black History participants conferred with their teammates greeted and quickly become part of the group,” warranties worth it?” Month. for an answer. Team Homeland, anchored by Spates said. “You can just give us your e-mail We have all been through it before. Gift cards to the University Bookstore, AMC history buff Nacenté Seabury, came away with and we’ll send you updates on events and Anyone who has purchased an electronic Theatres, Red Mango, Lucky Strike Lanes and the victory, volunteering opportunities.” device or some other expensive item has been Yogurtini were on the line as teams “Homeland” Both teams learned a great deal about African- MSA was created in 1988 to provide an offered the chance to buy an extended warranty. and “Numero Dos” tested their knowledge of American culture. advocate for the University’s minority students, The question still remains, though, are African-American History against each other. Brandi Spates, Graduate Assistant for MSA, to assist their needs and adhere to them. extended warranties worth it? This was only one event in a February filled saw the event as an opportunity to educate “There needs to be a place for students to feel Well the simplified answer is: it depends, but in with activities. students. safe. It’s always good to see individuals become most cases, no. The trivia questions varied in subject matter “We wanted to make this an educational inspired by people like them,” Spates said. First, you need to realize these extended and difficulty. experience, so we gave both teams study guides [email protected] warranties are HUGE profits for sellers. They Participants were expected to be knowledge- before-hand, rather than expecting them to can sometimes make more of a profit selling the able of famous African-American athletes and come up and just guess the answer,” Spates said. warranty than they do on the actual gadget or item! For digital cameras, flat screens, and vacuum cleaners, the chances of needing repair are all Other News under 13 percent. Kasim Hardaway Asst. News Editor total number of doses of seasonal flu vaccines Pediatrician Christine White of Johnson So you probably don’t need one for those produced totaled 160 million. County Pediatrics located in Merriam, Kan. also items. The Center for Disease Control and began noticing a large influx of flu patients in the Laptops are a little bit trickier. Influenza makes a big return Prevention (CDC) has suggested a universal past two weeks. They have a 43 percent rate of repair after three Make sure you cover your mouth when you influenza vaccination: every person six months “Most people are bringing kids in because or four years, so it might make sense for you to get sneeze and cough, as well as carrying portable old or older is encouraged to receive the flu shot. they have such high temperatures. They feel so this one if you carry your laptop around quite a hand sanitizer dispensers, because the flu is back, This is the first time the CDC has suggested a hot and awful,” White said. bit. and it’s not leaving anytime soon. universal way of dealing with the flu. Some children who test positive for the flu But keep in mind, most manufacturers offer Medical professionals and hospitals have According to Tom Skinner, CDC spokesman, had been vaccinated, but that is to be expected, a standard one-year warranty which is usually started to see an increase in flu patients across currently one third of the population has according to White. sufficient to cover most electronics. the U.S. Respiratory and viral symptoms are received the flu vaccination, which is about the “No shot is 100 percent effective,” White said. In general, if you can reasonably repair the item emerging in young and old patients alike. same as previous years. The current vaccine being used covers most on your own, then it makes sense not to get the Unfortunately, some are so severe that Skinner is not surprised by any of the flu of the strains of the flu that are circulating. extended warranty. hospital calls are the only remedy. ‘controversy.’ According to White, it is important to note Warranties, like insurance, should be used “In the last couple of weeks, it’s really picked “We’re not seeing anything out of the that when children are vaccinated and contract when the repair of an item could be too costly for up. I don’t know if we’ve hit our peak yet,” said ordinary,” Skinner said. “We’re at or close to that the flu, it is often milder. one person to bear. University of Kansas Hospital Chief of Staff time when flu normally peaks. There’s a lot of flu “The kids who had shots seem to have more Most people can pay for repair on a laptop or William Barkman, who heads the flu program. out there and we’d expect activity to continue energy. They don’t look quite so sad,” White said. camera if needed. Most people thought that the flu slowly faded into March.” “The ones who are really getting sick are the ones But check the conditions, compare prices and away with the H1N1 epidemic in 2009, however For the week of Feb. 7, the CDC reported who didn’t have any protection at all.” make a solid decision. that is not the case. extensive flu activity in 37 states. Those include According to White, time hasn’t run out for Three to four years is a really long time when it “I think some people thought we’d get by most of the East Coast, Midwest and Rocky you to get vaccinated for the flu. comes to technology. without much of a flu season because we didn’t Mountain regions. According to the CDC, Some pharmacy clinics still have the vaccine With quickly declining prices, buying new may see anything in January,” Barkman said. “But hospitalization rates have been highest among in stock, but you may also want to check with be the same price as repairing it by then. now it’s here.” those less than 5 years old and 65 years and older. your primary care doctor. Keep this information in mind, make sound Barkman’s apprehensions lie with people who “Last year, we were seeing a lot more people,” “Sometimes flu season can go into April or financial decisions, and in the long run you should don’t think that the flu is a concern of priority staff pediatrician Lori Falcone said. “Parents May,” White said. come out ahead! and ignored receiving a flu shot for this season. were worried. There was heightened awareness. To learn more about Influenza, go towww.flu. According to the Kansas City Star, a 40 I think that’s carried through to some degree this gov. percent increase can be seen in flu shot year. Parents are more likely to bring their kids in [email protected] production compared to last year; this year the or call for information.” E-mail your questions to the Student in Free Enterprise Team at [email protected]. 6 NEWS Vol. 78, Issue 23 Kansas City prepares for general election Nathan Zoschke Copy Editor/Asst. Production Manager

On Feb. 22, Kansas City voters, for the first time in nearly 90 years, voted out an incumbent mayor in the municipal primary election. Mayor Funkhouser, who has drawn heavy criticism and was the subject of a failed recall petition, placed third in the mayoral primary. Despite carrying the Clay County portion of the Northland, Funkhouser’s support in Kansas City south of the Missouri river, where nearly 75 percent of the municipal votes were cast, wasn’t as strong as he had hoped. In Funkhouser’s place, candidates Sly James and Mike Burke will advance to the March 22 general election. Both James and Burke are Democrats, although Kansas City elections are nonpartisan. James has led in fundraising efforts, although Burke has garnered the endorsements of former Kansas City mayors Kaye Barnes, Richard Berkeley and Charles Wheeler. Other candidates who lost in the mayoral Left and Center: Candidates Sly James and Mike Burke, both attorneys, will advance to the March 22 general election, where one will race include former Councilman Jim Rowland, be voted in as Kansas City’s next mayor. Councilwoman Deb Hermann, businessman Right: Mayor Mark Funkhouser won’t be getting a second term on March 22. On Feb. 22, he became the first incumbent mayor in nearly 90 years to lose in the municipal primary election. Henry Klein and Wheeler, whose name remained Photos by Andre Paredes on the ballot despite having withdrawn and endorsed Burke. Here’s a look at the At-Large Council races 3rd District At-Large trailed Crawford in Kansas City south of the river, opponent Tracy Ward in the general election. 1st District At-Large Incumbent Melba Curls and opponent eliminating her by a margin of 800 votes. Ward is the only candidates to support the Candidates Scott Wagner and Daina Kennedy Brandon Ellington will advance to the general Candidates Anne McGregor and Ed Pace repeal of the city’s one percent earnings tax, which will advance to the general election. Wagner has election. Curls came first in the primary, although were also eliminated. The fate of this election accounts for 40 percent of the city’s revenue and is gained nearly all the major endorsements with Ellington carried the Northland. Candidate will be determined by which candidate splits the paid largely by non-KCMO residents who work two-third of the primary vote in Wagner’s favor. Durwin Rice, a decoupage artist who created votes Presley, McGregor and Pace received in in the city. 2nd District At-Large Tulips on Troost, placed third in both Platte and the primary, although Glover’s solid lead in the On Feb. 22, Taylor led on both sides of the river Candidates Allen Dillingham and incumbent Clay counties and Kansas City south of the river. primary gives him an advantage. and is likely to win if he can attract the votes split Ed Ford will advance to the general election. Ellington’s only chance of winning is if he carries 5th District At-Large between candidates Ricky Abel, Michael Brown, While Ford carried Kansas City south of the the Rice vote and attracts more Northland voters Incumbent Cindy Circo led opponent Charlie Chuck Eddy, Delmira Quarles and MD Alam river with 62 percent of the vote, Ford lost to to the polls. Angel 70-30 percent on both sides of the Missouri Rabbi in the primary election. Dillingham in the Platte and Clay portions of 4th District At-Large River, and is likely to do the same in the general For complete election results, go to www. Kansas City, where turnout was low. However, Development attorney John Crawford and election. co.platte.mo.us/elections/, www.claycoelections.com if the Northland turnout increases substantially former councilman Jim Glover will advance 6th District At-Large and www.kceb.org. For candidate profiles, visit in the general election, it could tip the scale in to the general election. Businesswoman Annie Scott Taylor, who is married to Councilwoman www.midwestdemocracyproject.org. Dillingham’s favor. Presley, who carried the Northland, substantially Cathy Jolly, will face Tea Party-endorsed [email protected] g Now hiring for 2011-12 School Year Advertising Manager Editor-in-Chief Business/Distribution Manager Looking for individuals interested Looking for a highly organized Looking for someone with money in advertising and marketing. individual who is creative, management skills. Responsible for Must be prepared to accept sales open-minded, hard working distributing the paper throughout and management responsibilities. and resilient. Must be enrolled campus and surrounding areas and Individuals must be driven. This is a full-time, and have great time managing U-News finances. Must have year-long paid position. management skills. This is a year- reliable transportation. This is a year- long paid position. long paid position.

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HellMark Linville News Editor Last week UMKC went back to a time when short shorts on guys and leg warmers were in. The 2011 Court Warming week brought the nostalgia of the 1980s. Organized and sponsored by the Activity & Program Council (APC) and the Office of Student Involvement (OSI), students enjoyed a week full of gnarly events. Monday students watched one of John Hughes biggest hits “The Breakfast Club” from 1985 in the Student Union Theater. On Tuesday students gathered in the Student Union to test their 1980s pop culture knowledge in the 1980s Trivia Night. Students took to the stage Wednesday in the Student Union Theater to show off their moves in true 1980s fashion. Thursday was the Blue and Gold men’s basketball game at Swinney Recreation Center. Students went to support the Roos as they took on Oakland University. At half-time, Court Warming candidates showcased their 1980s athletic gear. The one with the loudest crowd reaction won. Students busted a move at the 1980s black light dance in the Multipurpose Room of the Student Union. Lastly, Saturday was the final home game for the men’s basketball team as they took on Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). In addition to the events, another portion of Court Warming was the Mr. and Miss UMKC campaign. Top: Sierra Drimak and Alpha Delta Pi Candidates for Mr. UMKC were Levi Rash, Jordan Strange, dancing Luke Byle, Adrian Banuelos and Caleb-Michael Files. Center left: Levi Rush walking ‘Like an Miss UMKC candidates were Sierra Drimak, Chelsea Potts, Egyptian’ with the UMKC dance team Lydia Degarmo, Michaela Brogoto, Lauren Clifton and Tori Center right: Chi Omega sorority promoting Logrosso. Lydia Degarmo for Miss UMKC Bottom left: Adrian Banuelos and Lambda All week, UMKC Students were able to cast their vote for their Theta Phi rap like RUN DMC favorite candidate for Mr. and Miss UMKC. Bottom right: Jordan Strange and Sigma The winners, Mr. UMKC Levi Rash, Miss UMKC Lydia Alpha Epsilon dance at Yell like Hell Degarmo, Mr. Congeniality Luke Byle and Miss Congeniality Photos by Mark Linville Sierra Drimak were crowned at men’s basketball game on Saturday during half-time. [email protected] 8 A&E Vol. 78, Issue 23 ‘Oh What a Lovely War’ a fresh perspective on World War I

Shelby Fahrni Contributing Writer World War I, from Kaiser Wilhelm II to the likes different look at World War I for the soldier. showing the truth and horror that was experienced of President Woodrow Wilson all changing hats, The cast, the set, the songs and costumes by all and especially the soldier at the time. With a brilliant cast of students and members accents and mannerisms, some in mere seconds. portray a sense of splendor coinciding with [email protected] of the Kansas City Actors Theatre, “Oh What a The Pierrots portray every major world leader the “Lovely” of the title and at the same time Lovely War,” directed by Barry Kyle, is one of the and country involved in the war in fun-loving, most entertaining pieces I’ve seen this year. comical manner. This play grabs the attention and The play narrates the events of World War I, doesn’t let go until the end of the production. between 1914-1918 known then as “The Great The first act depicts the months leading up to War.” In lieu of the theme, the play is shown at the war, alliances made between countries, and the National World War I Museum at Liberty the first two years in happy-go-lucky sort of way. Memorial. It is definitely not an average war depiction. The play is introduced to the audience with The actors’ sunny demeanors make it easy to a catchy song and little inclination of horrible forget they are depicting an event that took more events that took place in World War I. With a than 9,000,000 lives and laid the groundwork for bright, smiling emcee and cheery-faced actors, it’s World War II. easy to forget the monstrosity that was to come. In the second act the play becomes darker, The play opens, with actors dressed in white showing the fronts of Europe, the gruesome Pierrot costumes (floppy costumes with pointed scenes of no man’s land and the effects of war for hats made popular in the late 17th Century). all countries involved. The stars are nothing more than puppets. They The horror of World War I comes alive in are all bright-faced and singing happily when the second act, where war to a common soldier commanded by the emcee. Their catchy song becomes apparent. The cheery emcee isn’t so jolly caused toes to tap and smiles. The emcee, Phil by the end of this act with the brutality of the war Fiorini of the Kansas City Actors Theatre did a dampening even his sunny outlook. splendid job, dressing in colors of Great Britain Life for the common powerless soldier on the and conducting Pierrots throughout the play and front is displayed artfully and the relevance the war. Pierrots in the first act becomes relevant. The actors did a remarkable job switching roles The Pierrots and soldiers are in the same boat-- seamlessly throughout the play. At one moment, powerless, controlled by an invisible hand with no they were simple Pierrots. say in their own fates, sent to do their puppeteers’ The next they were various figures throughout bidding. “Oh What a Lovely War” takes a thrilling Greg Brostrom, Kat Endsley, John Rensenhouse, Noel Colling and Kelly Rebecca. Gibson. Photo courtesy UMKC Theatre Cage the elephant unleashes radness

Kate Lawler Production Manager the Wall,” before going into newer songs like “Shake me Down.” Alternative rock band Cage the Elephant Though having just released their sophomore played for a packed house at the Beaumont Club album “Thank you happy birthday” on Jan. 11, last Wednesday evening. Having been a fan since many of the attendees knew every word to the their first self-titled album was released in 2009, I new material- an unfortunate thing for people was anxious to see how their music translated live. like me who want to enjoy a show sans the off-key Cage the Elephant followed through bringing non-melodic rendering from ultra-drunk man back early 90s awesomeness while incorporating number two in a group of 100. styles I’ve heard from Neutral Milk Hotel, Black But, with a receptive crowd such as this, there Keys, Raconteurs and Radiohead’s Bends album. are always pitfalls. Do I enjoy looking at the back It was refreshing to see how much pleasure of your head while you back up so dangerously Cage the Elephant got from playing for an close that your hair tickles my nose? Not remotely. audience. From crowd surfing to bouncing all Do I think it’s funny when you prop yourself up over the stage, lead singer Matt Shultz delivered on an obviously shaky railing and fall? Yep. an atmosphere the crowd was receptive to. Despite my misgivings with meandering This was a nice change after having covered drunks, Cage the Elephant and its rising fame, other bands fresh off of South by Southwest stayed true to their original sound and had a before, who were gaining fame and only caring genuine enthusiasm which continued to spur fans about how good they look in a military jacket and throughout the night. carefully tousled hair. Over all: Great dynamic, awesome sound, The excitement from the fans may be in part good crowd. from opening with crowd pleasers like “No Rest Matthew Shultz, Brad Shultz, Lincoln Parish, Daniel Tichenor and Jared Champion of Cage [email protected] the Elephant. Photo courtesy Google Images for the Wicked, “In One Ear,” and “Back Against Feb. 28, 2011 A&E 9 All Around Town 18th & Vine Historic

District Your weekly Kansas City neighborhood guide Photo by Nathan Zoschke Nathan Zoschke the Monarchs, which triumphed in the 1924 Ne- Copy Editor/Asst. Production Manager gro World Series and sent more players to the ma- jor leagues than any other Negro Leagues team. The Gem Theater dates back to 1912, when it was built as the Located east of the Crossroads Arts District is The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, at 1616 Star Theater. Now a part of the American Jazz Museum, jazz one of Kansas City’s most unique and often-over- East 18th St., documents the glory days of Negro aficionados can watch live performances once again. looked districts, 18th and Vine Historic District. Leagues Baseball and is a must-see for history Once the center of Kansas City’s bustling jazz buffs, sports fans and Kansas City enthusiasts. $8. For more information, visit www.american- Both restaurants are worth checking out and scene and flourishing African-American culture, Admission to the museum is $8, although one jazzmuseum.com. reasonably priced; $12 will get you an order of 18th and Vine went through years of decay prior can tour both the Negro Leagues Baseball Mu- Kansas City Barbecue fries and burnt ends enough for two people. to its resurrection in the 1990s. seum and neighboring American Jazz Museum The 18th and Vine District is home to two of The original Arthur Bryant’s is located at 1727 One can find world-famous Kansas City jazz for $10. Kansas City’s most prolific barbecue restaurants: Brooklyn Ave.streets. Other locations are at the and barbecue in 18th and Vine. For more information, visit www.nlbm.com. Gates Bar B.Q. and Arthur Bryant’s. Legends shopping center in Kansas City, Kan., Here are some places worth checking out: American Jazz Museum Arthur Byrant’s has earned its reputation and Ameristar Casino, in North Kansas City.For Negro Leagues Baseball Museum During the 1930s Kansas City gave birth to its among the rich and famous with visitors includ- more information, visit www.arthurbyrantsbbq. Baseball, like much of American history, was own style of jazz, a mixture of blues and bebop. ing Tom Watson, President Carter, Steven Spiel- com. impacted by institutionalized segregation. From Kansas City was also home to highly-regarded berg, Bryant Gumbel, John McCain, Sarah Palin Gates is at 1221 Brooklyn Ave. Other locations the birth of baseball in the late 1800s to the 1960s jazz artist Charlie Parker, whose bust can be and Jack Nicholson. A 1974 Playboy Magazine close to campus are at The Paseo and Cleaver II when most teams had integrated, African-Amer- found near the museum at 17th Street and The went so far as to call Arthur Bryant’s “the best res- Boulevard and Linwood Boulevard and Main ican players competed in several Negro Leagues, Paseo, overlooking the Downtown skyline. taurant in the world.” Street. For a complete list of locations and more most notably the National Negro Leagues and The American Jazz Museum documents the Visitors to Gates will be greeted by a warm, information, visit www.gatesbbq.com. Negro American Leagues. history of jazz, emphasizing Kansas City’s strong friendly, “Hi, may I help you.” Up next: Liberty Memorial and Union Station From 1920 to 1965, Kansas City was home to influence. After eating at Gates and Arthur Bryant’s, I can [email protected] Admission at the American Jazz Museum is say both are deserving of their reputation.

Signed Cake Vinyl Giveaway! Love Cake? Submit a 200 word essay about your honest opinion of U-News, and you could win a free signed vinyl of their newest album, “Showroom of Compassion.” Submit entries to Sarah Ashlock, Arts & Entertainment Editor at [email protected]. 10 A&E Vol. 78, Issue 23 Save the date Sarah Ashlock A&E Editor Wednesday, March 2 on gently used books, music and more all at bargain prices. Proceeds • “Two Jews Walk into a War,” Unicorn Theatre (3828 Main St.) support collections in the UMKC Dental, Health Sciences, Miller at 7:30 p.m. Ishaq and Zeblyan are the last two surviving Jews in a Nichols and Music-Media Libraries. Monday, Feb. 28 • Latino Youth Day, Student Union, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Latino high • Stress Relief, Student Union Suite 130, from 6-7:30 p.m. Mul- dilapidated old synagogue in Kabul during the Taliban regime’s final days. The only thing binding them together is that they hate each school sophomores from the area high schools will be introduced to ticultural Student Affairs and The Counseling, Health and Testing various career options and post-secondary opportunities. For more Center will host a game. other’s guts. Partial support for this production is provided by the Herb and Bonnie Buchbinder Donor Advisory Fund of the Jewish information or to volunteer, contact Byron Ceasar at bdm4wd@ Tuesday, March 1 Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City. Tickets are $22.50 umkc.edu. • Free Film Screening, Student Union Theatre, at 7 p.m. The -Un and up. There will be productions of the play through March 20. • “Leprechaun,” Screenland Crown Center, at 9 p.m. The Screen- dergraduate English Council (UEC) will host a free screening of Visit www.unicorntheatre.org for more information. land Slams series screens indie films, such as this one, featuring Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing.” First released in 1989, Roger Eb- • Dropkick Murphy’s and Against Me!, Beaumont Club at 8 p.m. Jennifer Aniston and features comedians that make fun of the film. ert declared it “the most controversial film of the year.” The film is Tickets are $25. Tickets are $10 in advance, or $12 at the door and can be purchased Golden Globe and Academy Award-nominated, and takes place on • Big Brother, Big Sister Recruitment Event, Student Union Room at www.screenlandslams.com. the hottest day of the year in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood 301, from 2-3 p.m. Learn more about how UMKC students can help • Book Discussion, Women’s Center, from noon-1 p.m. Bring your of Brooklyn. Free popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Visit out the community and become a Big Brother and Sister (BBBS) to lunch and join the discussion on Margaret Atwood's The Hand- www.facebook.com/umkcUEC for more information. a kid who needs a good role model. There will be a 15-minute video maid's Tale. Atwood creates a feminist hell in which the only weap- • Free Documentary Screening, Student Union Room 402, from about BBBS, and they will be raffling off digital cameras, gift certifi- on available to the handmaid is also what subjugates her. This dis- 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Film and Arts Program will sponsor a screening cates and prize packs. This free event is sponsored by UMKC, UMB cussion will be facilitated by Kaie Stover of the Kansas City Public of “Bhutto,” a film documenting the recent assassination of Benazir and BBBS, and will be held March 2 and 3 at the same time. Library and is part of the Library's Adult Winter Reading Program. Bhutto that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010. Thursday, March 3 Saturday, March 5 • Book display, Miller Nichols Library: at 8 a.m. Co-sponsored by • Motocross, Sprint Center, at 7:30 p.m. The Nuclear Cowboyz University Libraries and Department of Foreign Language and Lit- • “Fully Committed,” Fishtank Performance Studio, at 8:30 p.m. The play follows a day in the life of Sam Peliczowski, an out-of-work tour has assembled the world’s greatest cast of freestyle motocross erature, the library will be displaying books related to Gender and riders. Watch synchronized tricks, like the amazing back flip, while 19th Century Germany through March 31. actor who mans the red-hot reservation line at New York's number- one restaurant and boasts a cast of 40 all played by one man. Tick- attempting to break world records in a two-hour scripted perfor- • Tuesday Tune-Up, MindBody Connection, University Center mance. Tickets start at $20. Visit www.sprintcenter.com for tickets. Room 161, from noon-1 p.m. This week’s focus will be, “What’s ets are $15 and can be purchased at Birdie’s (116 West 18th St.) or Right with You? Focus on Strengths.” Jenny Carr, the B’Dinas and at the door before the performance. The play will be performed [email protected] Hunter Valentine, Riot Room, 4048 Broadway Blvd., at 8 p.m. Tick- through March 19. ets are $7. Friday, March 4 • Book Sale, Miller Nichols Library, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Get deals

Weird news a fit of rage, she woke up her roommate and accused her of eating the entire box of cookies (which, might I add, is quite easy to do). Her roommate admitted she had given the delicious mint-flavored cookies covered in chocolate to Howard’s children and even offered to pay $10 for the box. Howard freaked and hit her with multiple items whilst chasing her around. She was arrested and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The modern day spin-the- bottle College students like to do two things— play video games and get all touchy-feely. According to AOL News, Georgia Tech student Hye Yeon Nam is trying to make Cartoon by John Kline dreams come true by combining the best of both worlds: video games and making out. Sarah Ashlock A&E Editor She developed the game as a means to add more emotion in technology. The game is The green box that makes bowling and in order to move the bowling ball you go crazy in a certain direction, two players must kiss Most would agree Girl Scout Thin Mints accordingly. It sounds sexy, right? It isn’t as hot are the best Girl Scout cookies. Hersha as it sounds. One partner attaches a magnet to Howard concurs and clearly understood the his/her tongue using Fixodent, and the other former of the Girl Scout Mission but not so partner uses a headset receiver to sense the much the latter: “Girl Scouting builds girls of magnet. Let the games begin! courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.” [email protected] According to MSNBC, the Florida woman discovered her box of Thin Mints empty. In Feb. 28, 2011 A&E 11 Roos on the road Word up A bead ofs Hong kong ssweat edition Sam Towns Staff Writer It began with a bead of sweat. Countless occurrences preceded this salty droplet of perspiration, Sarah Ashlock A&E Editor 4. What is the most surprising thing about but, as is often the case in a dream, those things need not be considered; Asia? in dreams, those things are implied. Wendy Menjivar is a UMKC architecture I would have to say the efficiency of the rail It is important to note that it was a bead of sweat. major from California who studied abroad in system in Singapore. I would love to bring this It was not a tear. Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and to Kansas City. Immobilized by the dryness of the skin around it, the liquid stood, Korea. She lived with a local family during 5. What advice would you give to college suspended between the blades of my shoulder. It was dammed by the her time abroad and is happy to have had the students considering study abroad? parchedness of my body’s largest organ. experience. I would say do it; you’ll never regret it! It is important to note that I was not profusely sweating, but that 1. What is your favorite memory from Want to go to China? UMKC manages there existed only a single bead of sweat, nestled snuggly in a particularly studying abroad? the Wu Scholarship, which gives $1,000 to an arid region on my back, between the blades of my shoulder. Bungee jumping in Macau, one of the world’s American student studying in China. There The destiny of every dam ever: breakage. highest bungee jumping locations. are very few applicants at this point, so students And so ran the bead of sweat. 2. How has studying abroad affected you? would have a great shot at it. It is due April 9 The crack of the human back runs from top to bottom. Each vertebra It changed my life, because I always wanted and the application is available online. If you felt the cold sensation of wetness and, in turn, each felt that sensation to go abroad and now I never have to wonder have any questions, e-mail Claire McMurray, dim and fade away. what it would have been like to go to Asia. the Executive Staff Assistant for International I was seated in a diner. 3. How is Asia different from America? Academic Programs at [email protected]. But my spine did not conform to the contour of my seat. The bead of The Chinese food I am used to is nothing For more information on how or why sweat would have had nowhere to run had I been leaning back, against like what I experienced in Asia. I had to try new you should study abroad, visit the UMKC the cushioned booth. It would have been sandwiched between my seat things everyday. Sometimes I didn’t know what International Academic Programs website at and myself, squashed out of existence. it was, because my communication with the http://www.umkc.edu/international/. It is important to note that at this point a rush of information local people was impossible. [email protected] both contextualized and influenced the bead of sweat’s existence and, thereby, the dream itself. I was leaning forward. And so was she. The crack of the human back runs from top to bottom. The skin of mine, once dry, now featured a newly formed river running the length of it. I fancied it my very own private causeway. I found this new trail to not be dissimilar to a highway. The amusing thought occupied me so, that it manifested itself into existence. A highway necessitates traffic. It could now be said that I was sweating profusely. Each bead of sweat was a car during rush hour, hurrying to get to work on time. It is important to note that multiple beads of sweat were running, but that each subsequent bead followed the same path laid out by the first initial bead; a single lane of traffic. It is also important to note that some of these beads of sweat were, at this point, tears. Had I been standing, the flow of water would have run from between the blades of my shoulder, down the crack of my back, and farther down, pooling at my feet. As I mentioned earlier I was seated. The water pooled where it was led by the crack in my back. Soon each cheek was afloat in a messy, salty sea of sweat. What began as a single droplet expanded and grew to the point that it more resembled a stinky aquarium housed within my trousers. Of course, she didn’t know about that bead of sweat. And she didn’t know about the aquarium either. But she did know about everything else. Being as I was afloat, I rocked back and forth. Instantly the diner filled with people. My rocking continued and she was gone. I drifted in my sea and off to sleep. [email protected]

Do you have creative writing under 500 words? Submit yours to A&E Editor Sarah Ashlock at [email protected] and your work could be featured in “Word up.” 12 SPORTS Vol. 78, Issue 23 Grizzlies Tower Over Roos One, Two, Three, FORE! Elijah Ringler Contributing Writer have a career-high in rebounds. We had to adapt.” The Grizzlies were dominant on the boards, The UMKC men’s basketball team has faced a out-rebounding UMKC 39 to 24. Oakland had number of opponents this season who are bigger, more offensive rebounds (14) than the Roos have more depth and are considerably more had defensive rebounds (12). Dibble stepped up talented than the Roos; but they had not yet faced to Coach Brown’s challenge, leading the team by a challenge like they did on Feb. 24 against the tying a career-high with six rebounds. Oakland Grizzlies. UMKC struggled defensively all night, The Grizzlies, who were the Summit League allowing the Grizzlies to shoot over 60 percent regular-season champions, were the first team in from the field and 45 percent from three-point Lady Roos golf team. Photo courtesy UMKC Athletics Division I to clinch a conference title this year. range. Oakland would simply move the ball until The Grizzlies faced a Roos squad that was they had a good jump shot when UMKC played Sam Towns Staff Writer Murray’s character in “Cad- holds an impressive 13-year without most of its frontcourt due to injury, zone and the attacked the basket when the Roos dyshack,” stating though that he winning record against UMKC. including leading scorer senior Jay Couisnard. played man-to-man. The tried to front Benson The women’s golf team split was much less crazy. But Kosch and her team are Compounding matters was the fact that and they tried to double-team him and nothing the fairway with excellence. Family time for the Kosch thinking this year UMKC will Oakland’s frontcourt is one of the largest in the worked. Golf has a reputation for be- family was when they were rise up against them and send conference and includes 6’11” NBA prospect The Roos only played seven players and none ing an infuriating pastime (refer all together playing a relaxing them straight to the sand pit. Keith Benson. The tallest player on the floor for of them are considered traditional post players. to Robin Williams’ standup round of golf. No mulligan. the Roos was only 6’6”. Cousinard and junior Bernard Kamwa suited up comedy for more on this), but Kosch credits her interest in The coach for the girl’s team, Despite being overmatched in the frontcourt, but did not play. Freshman Trinity Hall sat on the as annoying as golf can be, just golf to her sisters’ history with Brianna Broderick, has an ex- the Roos stayed close throughout the entire game bench in street clothes. as much satisfaction can be de- the sport as well. Both older pansive list of accolades to her before Oakland pulled away at the end for 103-90 Couisnard and Hall’s absences were apparent rived from it. siblings played, one for the Uni- name. victory. as UMKC sorely missed their two most athletic Smacking that little white versity of Nebraska at Kearney From 2003 to 2007, Broder- Senior Bakari Lewis, junior Reggie players as Oakland consistently made plays over ball and watching it perfectly (UNK) and the other at Wichi- ick played for the University of Chamberlain and sophomore Max Rockmann the Roos. Kamwa, UMKC’s largest player, could bisect the course while you re- ta State University (WSU). Michigan Wolverines. While each scored 20 points. Rockmann was particularly have possibly provided the size needed to slow main locked in position, club Driving ranges are great she was a Wolverine, Broderick impressive despite being matched up against Benson down. up to achieve perfect follow- stress relievers. And putt-putt never missed a single tourna- Benson for most of the night. The loss was tough, but the Roos proved through, puts you near nirvana. is fun and all, but for Kosch, ment. “I had to keep attacking,” Rockmann said. “I something against the Grizzlies. Despite being Senior Jessie Kosch, captain nothing compares to playing an Her dedication to the sport don’t worry about my shot getting blocked.” overmatched in almost every way, UMKC fought of the women’s golf team, said actual game of golf. led her to coach UMKC, here Stopping Benson was another story. The very hard with a small lineup and never let the she’s optimistic the team will For her, driving ranges are in her home state of Missouri. 2010 Lou Henson Award winner as the nation’s game get out of hand. go far this season. The team has practice. Putt-putt would be a Other impressive factoids cred- top mid-major player scored 26 points on 10- NOTES: The Roos fell to 16-12 (9-8 in fun out on the course because more practical extracurricular ited to Broderick include an 13 shooting along with 14 rebounds and three Summit League play) as the Grizzlies improved they’re all friends, but they also for Kosch, if there was, as she appearance in Golf-Week’s blocks. Benson had little trouble getting position to 21-9 (16-1). Senior Spencer Johnson fouled stay competitive in order to stated, “a castle in front of the top 50 players in 2005 and her in the post and simply going above everyone else out with 14:59 remaining in the game. UMKC’s squelch the competition. hole and a wall to bank off of on advancement to three United for easy points. reached the 90-point mark for only the second Kosch said she first got into the course.” States Women’s Amateur Cham- “We just tried to stay aggressive,” junior Dustin time this season. Court Warming festivities took golf at a young age because her The team is headed to Cor- pionships between 2004 and Dibble said. “We had different roles tonight. place throughout the night with an ‘80s theme. father was a greens keeper for pus Christi this week, holding 2006. an optimism that all will go well. Coach [Matt Brown] challenged each of us to [email protected] a nearby course while she was [email protected] growing up. Jokingly, Kosch A big contender for UMKC is compared her father to Bill Oral Roberts University, which Events Schedule Women’s Golf 2/28-3/1 Stripes Islander Corpus Christi, Texas All Day Classic Sports Shorts Women’s Basketball 2/28 Oakland Kansas City, Mo. 7 p.m. Bradley Krzysztow Women’s Tennis 3/5-3/8 Summit League Sioux Falls, S.D. TBA Sports Editor Feb. 20, the Lady Roos lost to the Quarterfinals University of Arkansas Little Rock Trojans 4-3. Men’s Basketball Women’s Softball Feb. 26, the Lady Roos lost to the Drake 3/5-3/8 Summit League Sioux Falls, S.D. TBA Austin Peay Spring Classic at Clarksville, Bulldogs 6-1. TN Women’s Softball Feb. 20, the Lady Roos beat the Cleveland Men’s Golf Saint Louis Breast Cancer Tournament: St. Louis, Mo. State Vikings 7-6. Washington State Snowman Getaway 3/5 Missouri State 3 p.m. Feb. 20, the Lady Roos beat the Ball State Feb. 21-22, the Roos finished in 3rd place, 3/5 Southeast Missouri State 5 p.m. Cardinals 3-2. out of 15 teams. 3/6 Missouri 1 p.m. Radisson-UCF Invitational, Orlando, FL Women’s Basketball 3/6 Saint Louis 3 p.m. Feb. 25, the Lady Roos beat the Maine Feb. 21, the Lady Roos beat Western Black Bears 6-0. Illinois Leathernecks 53-47. Women’s Tennis Feb. 25, the Lady Roos beat the Feb. 26, the Lady Roos beat the IPFW 3/3 Houston Kansas City, Mo. 11 a.m. University of Central Florida Knights 12-3. Mastodons 80-71. 3/4 Iowa State Ames, Iowa 10 a.m. Feb. 26, the Lady Roos beat the University 3/6 Bradley Peoria, Ill. TBA of North Florida Ospreys 5-3. Men’s Basketball Feb. 26, the Lady Roos lost to the Feb. 24, the Roos lost to the Oakland Track and Field Michigan Wolverines 4-1. Grizzlies 103-90. 3/5 Iowa State Last Chance Qualifier Fargo, N.D. All Day Feb. 27, the Lady Roos lost to the Feb. 26, the Roos lost to the IPFW Men’s Tennis Villanova Wildcats 1-0. Mastodons 82-57. 3/6 Bradley Peoria, Ill. 10 a.m. [email protected] Feb. 28, 2011 SPORTS 13 BK in P.J.’s presents Men end season with loss One, Two, Three, FORE! Guest Columnist Elijah Ringler Luke Harman Staff Writer

The UMKC Men's Bas- ketball team fell to Indiana University-Purdue University The Fort Wayne (IPFW) 82-57 on Saturday, February 26th as Sporting they finished out their regular season in a disappointing fash- Wizards ion in front of a full house at Swinney Recreation Center. As the season finale, this game coincided with the honoring of three key team members for the Roo's Senior Night: Jay Couisnard, Spen- cer Johnson and Bakari Lewis. Lewis racked up 16 points was given to handful of Spanish clubs on the night while fellow se- in 1920 by King Alfonso XIII of Spain, niors Johnson and Couisnard Elijah Ringler a place where they have kings and stuff. pitched in with nine points Photo courtesy UMKC Athletics Contributing Writer Utah, to my knowledge, does not have and two points, respectively. Junior Reggie Chamberlain drives against IPFW. a king. It’s the little things that will likely With Couisnard nursing scoreboard read 26-7 with 8:20 left in roster as they struggled to develop So, the Royals are still allowed to play anger me to death.) a braced left knee for the duration of the half. an sort of momentum as the min- in the majors, and are holding spring A student section at a men’s basketball his time on the court, the point-scor- Unfortunately, this was just too big utes ticked down agonizingly for the training in Surprise, Ariz. The Chiefs game recently performed sarcastic ing reigns were picked up by junior of a deficit for the Roos to overcome. Kangaroo faithful. The night rounded have a draft approaching, and people chants of “America” and “U.S.A.!”, likely Reggie Chamberlain. On the night, Lewis offered some effort to stall the off in a scoring battle, but ultimately seem to have shown some sort of interest unaware of how much of their local he matched a career best of 23 hard- Mastodon run as he dispatched a pair proved too far-fetched for the Roos in that event. patriotic identity had been recently fought points. of free-throws before the buzzer rang as the score concluded in a Mastodon The Big 12 men’s basketball teams taken from them through sport. Poor The Roos (16-13) (9-9 in Summit out to send the Roos into the locker victory of 82-57. in the bi-state area are each intriguing Americans. League play) were ultimately left with room down 41-23. On a positive note, however, the for their own special way and March Anyway, now that I had read the first too much ground to make up during Chamberlain made some jump- Roos garnered a No.6 seed for the Madness is drawing near. Local high two sentences of the article informing the middle portion of the first half af- ers early in the second half to reduce Summit League Championship after schools will soon be playing in their own me of the name change I, had of course, ter some excellent Mastodon scoring UMKC’s deficit by four points, but an excellent over-all regular season Mini-Madnesses. come to the negative conclusion that I (18-11)(11-7). IPFW soon inflated their cushion campaign. The destination will be Even various Roos teams (namely, have stated for you so far. I was not very Right from the offset, German- to 21 points. They kept the lead well Sioux Falls, South Dakota and the men’s soccer) have found some success pleased, and the KC Sporting Wizards born Max Rockmann had given the intact with scores from Frank Gaines, Roos will play the IUPUI Jaguars, this season and the golf and tennis teams front-office was clearly wrong. Gold and Blue the opening score of who led his team to victory with 21 March 6 as their march towards the look formidable going into the spring. I read on. the game but the cheers soon stopped points of his own. 2011 Summit League Championship All this going on in the metropolitan The name change, which took place in as IPFW ran into an 8-4 lead before IPFW was relentless in the paint Tournament title takes center stage. area and the Kansas City Wizards November (which means 600 years ago Lewis answered back with a three of as they pushed the Roo's to defend The Roos will need to put this changed their name to Sporting KC. in journalism time), was accompanied his own. on every occasion possible, increas- home defeat to IPFW behind them F^@&ing Sporting KC?!? This with the news that the club would be The Mastodons quickly answered ing their lead to a game-high 26 at one quickly as the business end of the garnered my attention. an umbrella system for other sports, back and as the momentum turned in stage late in the second half. season fast approaches next week- Just like a number of other Major specifically lacrosse and rugby. their favor, which produced an aston- The injury list of the Roo's had end. League Soccer franchises throughout That is not stupid, that is awesome. ishing 18 points without reply, leaving seemingly affected the flow of their [email protected] the continent (FC Dallas, D.C. United, Kansas City could use an influx of the Roos with an uphill battle as the Toronto FC) the former Wizards secondary sports to help broaden our decided to pay homage to the foreign local athletic culture, and rugby is a fine system of naming sports teams and vehicle to do so. adopt a European moniker to go with Apparently Americans really adore Foul shots prove crucial to UMKC win their move into a new soccer-specific violence and playing games that greatly stadium this summer. enhance the risk of concussions. Rugby Kevin Bryce Photo Editor that they couldn’t shake for the remainder of the half. That is stupid. This is America. We seems to be able to provide a bit of that. Boyles showed her stuff in those last minutes scoring six like Facebook, “Glee,” UFC and naming And they don’t wear pads, which means The UMKC Lady Roos basketball team went up of her 21 points giving her team a 36-30 lead. our sports teams after animals/forces you get to actually see them bleed. against Indiana University-Purdue University Fort In the second half, excitement was high as neither of nature/mythical creatures that can So, because I may have the chance to Wayne (IPFW) this past Saturday, and defeated them team could hold a lead for very long. Once IPFW closed wreak havoc and destruction. see some dudes get hurt, I can accept the 80-71 at Swinney Recreation Center. The solid win put the six point deficit, the lead was handed back and forth European teams are often actual clubs name change. The practice of branding the women at an even 14-14 standing overall and pushed six times between the opponents. where you can gain membership and has proven to be very effective in our them over the edge for a 9-8 record in the Summit It is often said that games are won from the free throw participate in club events, much like a culture and the idea is for Sporting KC League. line, and that was certainly true on Saturday night for country club, or the NRA. This club- to become something larger than a mere Leading the Roos were three women who claimed UMKC. method is inferior and stupid. professional soccer team. career-high records. Sophomore Kaycie Boyles notched With IPFW down in the last minutes of the game, they Yet once again, much like in the But that only works if they bring along a double-double on the evening with 21 points and 10 had to foul to stop the clock. But it is quite a dangerous cases of Dirk Nowitzki or the Gogolak other sports like rugby and lacrosse rebounds. Freshman Elise O’Conner claimed the title thing to send a Roo to the line. The women shot 10 times brothers, America loses a bit of its under the Sporting KC umbrella. If not, of high-scorer with 22 points, while freshman Hailey from the line and hit all 10, claiming a perfect record in sporting identity. D.C. United started we’re stuck with a beautiful stadium and Houser took her career-high 10 points to the scoreboard. the last minute of play. the trend, Real Salt Lake gave it its lowest an ugly name. It didn’t look good early with IPFW taking a quick six- With such a secure night at the free-throw line, IPFW point and now Sporting KC continues it. But at least it’s not the Wiz. point lead. But the lady Roos fought back, and made the attempts to come back were thwarted and UMKC took (By the way, the Real Salt Lake title [email protected] first half a back-and-forth match, while the score evened the win. actually does frustrate me. The word up twice. At the 6:50 mark though, the Roos took a lead "Real" means "royal" in Spanish. The title [email protected] 14 FORUM Vol. 78, Issue 23 Disclaimer U-News is the official newspaper of UMKC, however, we remain an independent student newspaper. The views of individual writers do not represent the publication or university as a whole. All university students are given an opportunity to join and participate in U-News. An ode to my Su-Su Kate Lawler Production Manager why she doesn’t want to be with me anymore; we All I need is a brick and a cliff, or maybe I fight a lot in the winter. could push her into a lake. I could leave the doors The first time I saw her, I knew we would Even though she doesn’t feel up to it (I think unlocked in a crime-ridden area. No, why would be together forever. There she was, on my 16th she has seasonal affective disorder), I make her anyone steal her? I could find a parking lot and birthday sitting in my grandmother’s garage. She drive anyway. She fights back by pretending she light her on fire. was so clean, so beautiful. wears ice skates instead of tires and ignores my Then I remembered all of our good times Seven years later and here we are, still together. every request for control at a stop sign. I usually together. The times I was upset and took a drive But in pure Nicholas Sparks fashion, she’s slowly end up calling her a worthless bitch, after which because the only thing that would indeed make me dying. Scratches adorn her once-lustrous coat, I always apologize. But I suppose the emotional feel better was more cowbell. Or the way her back and a roar of life that once was now sputters. damage is done. I never thought I would be the seat folds down so I can not only fit two standing She is a Suzuki Esteem. A car so rare, I have abusive type. lamps in her trunk but my snowboard as well. only spotted seven in our years together (though, Last week, I heard another rattling coming So, I gathered my composure and unleashed that could be because of her Pinto-esque safety from Su-Su’s belly. I didn’t think anything of it the independent woman I am. I jacked her up, laid ratings). because she always rattles, squeaks, clicks- she out my yoga mat and crawled underneath to tie In the beginning, we bonded with talks so much it’s extremely embarrassing to be the muffler back on with an Ethernet cable, my unauthorized road trips to exotic places like Fort at a red light for more than a few seconds. So, we wit and the weight of a seven-year relationship. Scott, Kan. or Springfield, Mo. Just me, her, a few forged on to work anyway. During our ride to Midas, with the Ethernet other people, good tunes and the wind was all we When it was time to go home, there she was, cable whipping in the wind and my muffler needed. I could ride on empty for miles before gingerly perched atop her new tires. And there dangling dangerously close to the pavement, the she asked for anything to eat and checking the oil was her muffler…on the ground. wind blew across my face from Su-Su’s broken was something that was done at Jiffy Lube on her you me, lots of hand washing is involved. The love I felt for her died in that moment window. I believe that day I not only lost $250 on annual check-up. Our relationship just isn’t the same as it was and I suddenly saw a thousand ways I could kill a new muffler, but my pride. Because I will ride Now, I have to invade the privacy of her innards, before; it’s like when you see your significant her because I would rather walk from point A to my first love into the ground. lift up the hood and play with her dipstick once a other go to the bathroom for the first time- you point B than be seen riding in that needy bitch for [email protected] week. Yes, it may sound pleasurable, but believe can never undo what you’ve seen. I understand another second. Foreign language pains

Ethan Parker Online Editor a resident student, and $1,250 for nonresidents, You can learn much more by reading literature according to the Fall 2010 Undergraduate Tuition from another country or watching foreign movies Foreign language courses are a colossal waste and Rate fees on the UMKC website. with (gasp) subtitles. of time. Multiply that by the amount of students who Henry Rollins, a musician and spoken-word I can understand foreign language being a are required to take a foreign language course, artist, once compared the wasting of time to being necessity if it’s something you will need to use which is almost every student, that’s a good chunk stabbed with tiny knives, and that is what I feel is directly with your degree. Say, if you’re majoring of change. in a foreign language or something like that. If schools would increase the credit hours happening each time I go to my foreign language Otherwise, a foreign language course is a waste from five to six for foreign language courses, then class. of time, money and energy. students who have financial aid, and then take I feel that my time, as an adult and as a student, Let’s look just at the financial impact of a less courses in order to better accommodate the could be better utilized pursuing classes and foreign language course on the average student. foreign language course. subjects that are actually relevant to my chosen Granted, the books for the course are a bit pricey But the school would make less money degree, instead of me effectively burning $3,750 at the offset, but you generally use the same text because those students would be enrolled in 12 of financial aid and over 175 school hours, plus for three courses, which is very cost effective. credit hours instead of 14. study time, on a subject that I have absolutely no However, the first two courses of a foreign Financial reasons aside, a foreign language language you take are usually five credit hours course is just pointless for most of the majors interest in pursuing further once I’m done with each. This may not seem like much of a problem, being sought after at UMKC. school. but if you’re on financial aid like I am, then it can everything off. People can argue a foreign language course I think that’s what frustrates me the most – it’s be a big monkey-wrench in your academic plan You’re left with having to take 14 credit hours, helps expose students to another country’s not the coursework itself, it’s the realization that for a given semester. which may not seem like a lot, but with a foreign culture, but that’s a completely ridiculous notion. all this hard work I’m doing to pass this class is Think about it. If you’re on financial aid, in language course in the mix, it makes getting work Meeting and trying to speak a foreign language utterly and completely a waste of my time, money order to get the full amount of your disbursement, done in all of your other classes that much more for four to five hours a week only serves to make and energy. you need to be enrolled in at least 12 credit difficult. me feel frustrated at the time I have to waste on I, for one, plan on completely forgetting my hours. When most classes are three credit hours Why not have the foreign language courses be this hoop the University is making me jump foreign language courses the minute I finish them, each, this is a simple four-class course load each six credit hours instead of five? I think it simply through. semester that you have to keep up in order to, well, comes down to the numbers. I don’t learn anything about the culture of a and I bet I’m not the only one on campus who will afford to go to school. The financial bonus the university gets for those country through foreign language, you just learn do, or has done, so. If you add in a five credit hour class, that throws extra two credit hours amount to about $500 for how difficult it is to speak their language. [email protected] Feb. 28, 2011 FORUM 15 Springtime in Kansas City Word on Campus think of warmer weather, breaking heart out in the parking lot. warm day. Although open year Johanna Poppel out those khaki shorts and getting Or go to one of the eight Buck round, it’s a lot more fun to go when Staff Writer outside. Nights the Royals will be having this it’s not freezing cold or ridiculously A handful of things come to my season, where hot dogs, small sodas hot outside. mind when I think about spring. and peanuts are only a buck each. You’ll get some good exercise Which movie do you Spring break is in less than a The Farmers Market is also a lot walking around, and you get to see think should win ‘Best month, and who doesn’t need a of fun to go to. the wonders of nature right in front break from school? Not only is it a good thing to of your eyes. Picture’ for the Oscars? If you’re going out of town this support your local businesses and It’s definitely a great place to take break, have fun! If you’re going to be farmers, but their products are kids, but it’s a fun time for you and Mal Hartigan like me and will be working all break healthier, and many times cheaper, your significant other also. Freshman, English (because us servers know spring than going to the grocery store. And And last on my list of awesome break means $$$), good for you. your body can always use a ton of springtime ideas, but certainly not “‘Black Swan,’ Even though it isn’t everyone’s fruits and veggies. least, is going to Worlds of Fun. because it takes dream to be working during spring All in all, your health, wallet A lot of us remember going an exceptional Bradley Krzysztow break, hey, at least we don’t have and local farmers benefit from you to Worlds of Fun when we were director and actors to create an effective Sports Editor school, right? visiting the Farmers Market. younger. The thrill of going upside Now, getting outside is imperative The market in Kansas City is down on a roller coaster never gets psychological thriller.” Well, once again, old Mother to enjoying spring. Why not go see a located in the historic City Market old, no matter what age you are. Nature is attempting to keep winter Royals game? and is open year round. And, while sometimes from ever leaving us. The Kansas City Royals open The market in Overland Park, frustrating, those carnival games Despite having beautiful weather their season on March 31. where I go, is located in Downtown that you can never win are still fun. last week that was consistently above Going to Kauffman Stadium is Overland Park, right under the Although a little pricey, if you can Trevor Jane 50 degrees, even topping 60 degrees, something everyone should do at big clock tower and it opens on find a way to go this year, I would Junior, Piano least once in their lives. Saturdays beginning April 9. definitely recommend it. This year, Performance Mrs. Nature decided that we needed th a little more snow before we move No, the Royals aren’t the I have to name-drop here and they open April 16 . toward springtime. best team in the nation, but the mention Justin’s Produce. Great guy, Of course, these aren’t the only “‘Inception.’” Yet, this does not hamper my experience at the K is reason enough great prices and awesome produce. things to do this spring. But, I hope optimism for the upcoming months. to go to a game. Check him out at the Overland Park I put some good ideas in your head, I am very excited, and anxious, Tailgating is always a blast. If you market, or at www.justinsproduce. so when all this snow finally melts, for spring to get here. don’t feel like paying the stadium com. you can head outside and enjoy When I think of springtime, I prices for food and beverages (such The Kansas City Zoo is another springtime in Kansas City. as $8 for a beer), eat and drink your a great place to take a trip on a nice, [email protected]

D’Arby Parks Senior, Chemistry How to get good service “‘Despicable Me.’” be on the other side of the table, water when he started making the person waiting on them and not a so to speak. And most of us in the sauce, or the ticket with your order foodslinging automaton. Say thank restaurant business want your meal fell and nobody saw. These things you when your server refills your to go well, too, and not just so we get aren’t the servers fault- especially as water or brings your food out. If you a good tip. There’s a joy to be found kitchen staff hate to be harried about need something, say excuse me or in making people happy with good every single meal, so servers hesitate wait for your server to return to your food and impeccable service. to try to hurry them. table. As long as you’re friendly, your The quality of your service could Quite frankly, you could also get server will almost always be happy Emmett Stalkey be happenstance. Sometimes your a server on a bad day. He’s hungover, to know what you want and take Sophomore, Music server is new to serving or to the or tired from studying all night, or care of it. Education restaurant where you’re eating. just plain forgetful. Just like you Finally there’s the issue of tipping. So it takes him a few minutes to occasionally forget you have a lunch It’s a touchy subject. But to be frank, “Inception.” remember to bring you breadsticks date with a friend or space out while a tip should be 15-20 percent. If before your salad but after you order you’re studying, a server can make your server keeps your drink full or after the appetizer. mistakes, too. and everything within his power Jillian Schleiden And it takes awhile at a new job But, there are some cues that help (i.e., not the time it takes for food to Copy Editor to know how long it takes for the servers give you good service. come to the table) is done well, tip kitchen to cook a certain meal. Veal When you’re ready to order, well. Servers make about two dollars It’s rather annoying. You go out to marsala might take 14 minutes at 2 close your menu. If you’re short on an hour, and that’s how meal costs eat, expecting a relaxed atmosphere p.m. but 22 minutes during a busy time, tell your waiter so he can tell stay low. and a good time, and instead it’s a Friday night. And while you don’t the kitchen to hurry. When you’re There’s no excuse for giving a Stephanie Turner monumental hassle. Your water is want to wait forever for food, the finished eating and are ready to dollar on a $40 tab, unless your Freshman, Pre- always empty, your food takes 45 server doesn’t want to accidentally have your food boxed up, put your server was hitting on your girlfriend Nursing minutes to arrive and then it’s cold, deliver your salad, appetizer and silverware on the plate and your and whispering racial epithets in you feel rushed by your waiter. entrée all within five minutes of each napkin on the table. your ear as you order. “‘The King’s Getting good food service can be other. All these things tell servers what P.S. Servers don’t spit in food or Speech.’” tricky. But some of it is luck, while Sometimes the server has no to do. pour bar goo in your drink or do some of it actually depends on you, control over the speed with which Another way to get great service anything else disgusting you’ve seen the customer. your food is delivered. They’ve is to be…nice. Crazy, I know. But, in the movies. As a server, I (like half the student timed the orders just right, but the from my experience, it seems [email protected] population) know what it’s like to cook forgot to put the pasta in the people forget that there’s a real live [email protected] What is your favorite part of March? A. St. Patrick’s Day B. March Madness C. Women’s History Month D. The spring weather Go to unews.com and tell us your answer! Last weeks poll results Do you feel conditions are safe for pedestrians on UMKC’s campus? 58% No. 33% Yes.

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