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VOLUME 36 December 2, 2002

ISSUE 1071

Happy Holidays! A ,See Section B THECURREN TONLINE.COM UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - ST. LOUIS Missouri· COurt of Appeals , hears cases on campus

Court tries cases ranging from assault ,. and robbery t o second degree m urder

BY B ECKY ROSNER - ~-- - Staff 'Writer ! i ! . I On Monday, Nov. 18 at 1:15 p.m. in Century Room B of the Millennium Student Center, the Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals held proceedings at UM-St Louis for tbe first time ever. TIle Court of Appeals appears at all different locations throughout the Governor Bob Holden spoke to the public Tuesday afternoon to present his "Fair Share Budget Plan." Ilene Peyton, a wheelchair-bound quadriplegic, took state. There are three appellate Holden laid out his plans to increase state revenues by closing tax loopholes and holding corporations advantage of the open forum to ask Governor Holden to courts in Missouri. The eastern accountable. Afterwards, he opened the floor for questions from the public. Holden is on a tour of Mo. to continue funding Medicaid. districtis the state' largest appellate explain why the state is in its current budget crisis and what is being done to rectify the situation. . court The courts try to move around ~ in an attempt to make the cases more convenient fOf the attorneys and to give different communities a chance to see the COUlts in action. The room was full of men and omen in busin but there us were nanny any stndents pre.sent at almost $900 million in the last fiscal j bs from the s1lIte of Mo .. and more Ac ording to Holden, one of the Holden said. f the event News Channel 5 was BY .1&50• • GRANGER ear. Almost $290 million, or 37 are set be cut bigges t problems facing Mo. is Holden also discusse.d the benefil~ present at the occasion and had a - Nel Editor percent of the cuts have come from loopholes in the tax structure that of banking out of state for story on the 6 p.m. news that night. the dep,utment of Higher Education. allow for money to be funneled away corporations. According to Holden and praising the event. News 5 reportef Mo. Gov. Bob Holden came to The UM-System has fa]len on dire --"-- from the state budget. his staff, Mo. is the only state in the Sharon Ste\'GIls commented that she llM-St. Louis Nov. 26 to discuss the straits: administrators ga e Holden said the "Geoffrey cDuntry that allows corporations to was surprised not to see very many Gov. Holden tried to current budget crisis llild to seek consideration to closing one of the four Loophole," needs to be addressed by avoid paying state taxes on income students in attendance. possible answers from those in llM campuses. ' allay the fears of the the legislature immediately to stop the from out of state investments such as "1 didn't hear anything about the attendance at the press conference. New President Elson Floyd tried to citizens by asking flow of monev out of Mo. According bank deposits. stocks llild certain event," freshman Carl Mertens saici Holden was accompanied by Linda assure the citizens of Mo. at his press to Holden, th~ "Geoffrey Loophole" IOllils. By closing this loophole, the "I saw something about it on the f or their advice in Luebbering, director of Budget and conference e.arlier this month by allows for large companies such a.~ state would save $24 million per news llild thought that it would have Planning,; Carol Russell Fischer, saying the UM-System would remain stabilizing the Toys R Us and Home Depot to create annum. been interesting to see." director of the Missouri Department of a four school system, but he would budget, while at the dummy corporations in Delaware and, The last loophole Holden discussed Chief Judge Lawrence E. Revenue: and Don Phares, professor have to work hard to ensure the with some reorganization of was the "Yacht Loophole." llnder this Mooney led the cases along with same time stressing of &:onomics and Public Policy at financial security of the institutions. paperwork, transfer their profits out of loophole, citizens who purchase a boat Judges Kathianne Knaup Crane and UM- St. Louis. Phares was hired by Gov. Holden tried to allay the fears the need to reduce state so they will not have to pay taxes weighing more than five tons are >l Shen'i B. SulliVllil. The ca~es ranged the state o[ Mo. to examine the current of the citizens of Mo. by asking for state expenditures .••• on them. According to Holden, this allowe.d to pay a watercraft tax instead from a sault to second-degree budget crisis llild find wbere there are their advice in stabilizing the budget, loophole costs Mo. more than $5 of the state sales tax. The watercraft murder. The judges heard five cases possible leaks in thestate.tax. system. while at the same time stressing the million annually. Mo. is currently tax has a maximum payment of total. The state of Mo. is currently facing nee.d to reduce state expenditures by --,,-- suing two companies, Acme Brick Co. $3,050.00, which means that if a One of the cases dealt \vith a mllil its largest budget crisis since World more than he already has. of Texas and Gore Enterprise person buys a $300,000 yacht, they named Shllile Habermann.. who was _ War II, according to Holden, with a According to Holden, even though Holdings, to try and recoup some of would still only pay $3,050.00 in in a bar fight He grabbed a knife out budget shortfall that could surpass he has eliminated almost $900 million "We must addre,~s the problems of those lost funds. taxes. or one percent. I of his pocket llild slashed a IDllil'S $500 million by the end of the next from the state operating budget, the the declining state revenue." Holden "Other states, including our throat outside of the bar. The mllil fiscal year. need to reduce more exists. He went said. "We must also take into account neighbor lU., have done away with this with the knife was much smaller In response to the shortfalls, Gov. on to say that he has cut almost 1000 what the people of Mo. wllill" loophole; it's time we did so too," see HOLDEN, page 8 thllil the mllil that he was fighting Holden has cut the state budget by against. The appeUant's lav.'Yer, Raymond Jared Capelovitch, said that he did it in self-defense. Another case that was presented was that of a sexwll predator named Officer fires seven shots at suspect near campus Thomas IngraSsia, who somehow escaped from prison while in BY ANNE BAUER Natural Bridge. The suspect, Shawn E. trllilsport. The appellant's lawyer Managing Editor Brown, 26 is an African American stated that he is not able to control male from 4978 Loughborough Ave. these behaviors; however, Ingrassia Brown was driving a green Ford • has not been seen since October of A Bel-Ridge officer shot a suspect Explorer. last year. The state's respondent, in the leg last Tuesday after the mllil "At Lucas and Hunt llild Natural James Robert Layton, argued that it pointed what appeared to be a gun at Bridge, he n-erris] saw the car speeding was not be certain whether or not Ionathllil Terris, a Nonnandy Police and then clocked him at 113," they would be able to locate officer. Normandy Police Chief John Connolly Ingrassia for are-trial. The shooting happened at 2: 15 p.m. saici A fter all of the cases were Brown then continued driving \ presented, the judges were west-bound on Natural Bridge and dismissed, llild all of the lawyers and --"-- pulled into the driveway between the on-lookers left the room. Areception middle school llild the elementary followed the proceedings, where the After the shooting, complex where he stopped his vehicle. public was given the opportunity to . Normandy Police 'The officer told him repeatedly to chat \vith the judges and lawyers. discovered that what put his hands where they could be seen. He stepped out of the car llild had I appeared to be an a gun in bis hllild.. He raised it at the automatic pistol that officer," a Normandy Police Ii i was pointed at the Lieutenant, who _wished to not be I identified, said. officer was not a real INDEX I Terris then fired seven shots at the I gun. man, one of which hit him in the B_u.ttetin _ B",oa=r~d__ .___ -= 2 I upper-right thigh. ! FeatlJLes 3 --,,-- After the shooting, Normllildy Pcilice discovered that what appeared Opinions 4 on the driveway between Normllildy to be an automatic pistol that was Kevin OttIeyl The Sports 5 Middle School and the Lucas Crossing . pointed at the officer was not a real Elementary Complex on Natural gJlll. Normandy poHce blOck off the driveway between Normandy Middle School and the Lucas CroSSing t.r~_& Ent~:.:..:in-"m~e .;.;:l1ot.;:.. __---,- 6 Bridge Road, directly across the street "It was identical in almost every Elementary Complex last Tuesday after a man was shot in the leg by a Bel-Ridge officer. The_y~e Idi~~~· ______10 from UM-St Louis South Campus. way. 1 don't know why someone Terris attempted to pull over the would point a fake gun at llil officer," Center for treatment. He was charged enforcement officer. His bond is set at was injured in the shooting. Classifieds 11 .. - .... ~. - ... .. ---- . suspect after he was clocked at 113 Connolly said . with resisting arrest, careless and $10,000. vehicles parked near the scene A Parrot Says 11 mph while driving west:bound on Bmwn was taken to DePaul.Health imprudent driving and assaulting a law According to Connolly, no one else damaged. Page A2 ~Ite Current December 2,2002

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BY KIM SILVER society. sonably well," Phares said. He showed Staff Writer "All of Havana is in a bad state," the results of details of studies con­ said Phares. ducted in the area. Studies show that Until the 1940s and '50s, the city although health care is under-funded, Don Phares, professor of econom­ was taken care of. A large percentage the health of Cubans is generally good. ics and public policy, gave a lecture on of the revenue was generated from The governmental system of Cuba lost Monday, Nov. 18, regarding the possi­ tourist money. Since that era, the gov­ 50 percent of its entire income when it ble economic future of Cuba and its ernment is "starved for money," said broke ties with the Soviet Union. The relations with the United States. Phares Phares. ''Housing the population has result was a lack of funding for health was the featured speaker at the adequately failed." care. Currently, Cuba has free health Monday Noon Series hosted by the care. Unfortunately, there is not UM-St. Louis Humanities enough money to adequately staff hos­ Department. pitals. In addition, basic medicines ''! have never been to Cuba. Dr. such as antibiotics and aspirin are diffi­ Phares has opened my eyes to see how 'I have never been to cult to obtain for the citizens of Cuba. things are in their society," said Lester Cuba. Dr. Phares has Despite economic setbacks, Ali, senior. opened my eyes to see Cubans are generally healthy; the aver­ Phares incorpomted an impressive age life expectancy is 76.6. Infant mor­ slide show into his lecture. The slides how things are in their tality is low, averaging 7.27 deaths/loo were composed of photos taken society.' live bilths. In the United States, there between 1999 and 200 I, when he stud­ are 6.69 deaths/loo births. The preva­ ied in Cuba. During the presentation, lence of AIDS and HIV is 0.03 percent, - Lester Ali, senior Photo courtesy of Don Phares Phares discussed the culture, govern­ which is astoundingly low. The United ment and social and economic status of States cun-ently has a prevalence of Don Phares, professor of Economics and Public Policy, gave a lec­ Cuba. Following the lecture, UM-St. ,,-- 0.61 percent within its population. ture on the possible economic future of Cuba and its relations Louis professors, staff, and students, as "Cuba is full of culture," Phares with the United States. well as members of the St. Louis com­ Cun'ently, Alamar housing projects said. The art of Cuba is evident on munity engaged in an in-depth discus­ serve as homes for more than 100,000 nearly every avenue. The str-eets are ment. It is interesting to see how simi- Phares has taught classes at UM-St. sion on the present economic and polit­ people. These complexes are not aes­ filled with "tall-dancers," music, vin­ 1ar Azerbaijan is to Cuba. I arn curious Louis since 1969. He completed his ical status of Cuba. thetically pleasing. The unattractive tage cars, murals and oil paintings. which governmental system Cuba will graduate work at Syracuse University. The Castro government passed concrete complexes are devoid of Nearly 300,000 people are choose in the future," Sariya His undergraduate degree was com­ Decree Law Number 77 in 1995 to quality plumbing and electrical sys­ employed in the cigar-making busi­ Masauova, graduate student said. pleted at Northeastern University in encoumge foreign investment opportu­ tems. Cuba is still deficient of 100,000 ness. Cigars are an integral part of Phares expressed the hope of a Boston. He is originally from Boston. nities. The new law allowed finns to to 1,000,000 units necessar)' to ade­ Cuban culture. They are carefully gradual shift towards a mixed govern­ Phares will retire at the end of this year, enter into partnerships with Cuba­ quately house the population. The crafted with quality tobacco and sell ment consisting of both capitalism and but he plans to continue teaching owned corporations. This allowed growing problem persists because for an avemge of $120 (U.S. dollars) socialism. courses at UM-St. Louis. Many eager­ property ownership, income tax there is not enough capital through each. ''Rebuilding Havana will require ly await his photo exhibit on Cuba next exemption and the transfer of real government to obtain the resources "I am from [a] countr)' [that] was not only foreign investment but also a spring, which will be held in the Public estate for business. The new law was necessary for development. once a social republic, which has government committed to creating a Policy Research Center, room 362 of highly chamcteristic of a capitalistic However, ''healtll caJ.-e works rea- reformed to an independent govern- healthy city," Phares said. SSE. Austrian professor speaks on the Nazi regime

Alios Kernbauer, BY SARA PORTER scholars were calling for an immedi­ During the regime change to head of the Senior \Vriter ate shift in politics, partly because of Nazism in the 1940s, much of the uni­ archive depart­ opposition against the Church, and a versity's curriculum suffered a mas­ ment in the In a recent lecture on the UM -St. more unified country. sive overhaul, as did academics and University of Louis campus, an Austrian professor ''There were several educators professorships. Resear'ch had Graz-Austria, spoke on ho,," , in the years before who wanted Austria to be unified with declined, Kembauer said, and many spoke on how World War IT, Austrian universities Germany," Kernbauer said. "In 1926, of the university's professors were Austria, specifi­ were effected by the lising influence a liot from some students in a univer­ rrussmg. cally the Austrian of the Nazis. sity was stopped but then accepted "Many of those who were Jewish Universities, Alios Kernbauer, head of the because the prote"tcrs were calling for or Catholic or spoke out against the changed during archive department in the University a unification with Gennany." Nazis were dismissed," Kernbauer the years of of Graz-Austria, said that the universi­ After the di solution of the said. "Some were exiled to other World Wa.r II. ties went from support of the ' .azis TO Au trian monarchy in the 1 20's, countcie or ent away." disgust and then deni,i'l of their AUstri a fell into economic depressi n. By the fall of 1938, there was also involvement. which continued into the Great a drop in student enrollment. Because In the years before \\1'\'11. Depres ion of the 1930s that gripped of Nazi policies. Jewish students were Kernbauer said that Austrian most of the world. not permitted to enter any of the major Universities had produced many well­ "Sixty-thousand people were Austrian Uniyersities. Because oftbis, knOVl'll scientists. "Many of these sci­ unemployed." Kembauer said. "In Kembauer said. enrollment was at an entists between 1848 and 1938 have universities, the situation worsened all-time low. won awar'ds," Kembauer said. "After because of budget cuts and political '''The University of Vielma had the Nazi regime, only one Austrian tension.' In 1934, the Austrians joined 9,000 students less than in previous had won an award." forces with Gennan~/ s then-rival Italy years:' he said. In the late 19th century, the but after Italy dissolved its union with Kernbauer also said that the cur­ EDITOR Hapsburg Monarchy was the second Austria, said Kernbauer, Austria was riculum changed to appease the CATHERINE largest monarchy during that time left with little choice. "In 1936. National Socialist Government. period, coveling most of Germany, Austria had no choice but to go into "German replaced Latin as the official MARQUIS-HOMEYEI Austria, Bohemia, Slovenia, and friendly relations with Germany," language. and many of the subjects Features Editor Czechoslovakia. Many of Austria's Kembauer said. cbanged to things like Racial educators saw the regime as dated and When Austria joined with Anthropology." phone: 516-4886 conservative in their values, Gennany in 1938, creating the Ke.mbauer said. During the Hapsburg Annnexation, there \vere few objec­ fax: 516-6811 Mike Sherwinl TbeCumm/ Regime, in the ear'ly 20th century, tions, said Kembauer. "They didn't see LECTURE, page 9 many of Austria's professors and know what they were getting into." Alllmni office Professor's passion for education reaches to Africa opensinMS( BY KATE DROLET BY KATE DROLET progmrn for faculty and students, creat­ Staff Writer Staff lX'riter ing opportunities for UWC faculty and students to study and observe educa­ On the afternoon of Nov. 1 tional practices through excharlges, Carole Murphy has a passion for students, faculty and staff crow education. This is evident ii'om her courses and workshops, and fostering ed around the door of what USI the development of a partnership efforts to improve the quality of tearn­ to be Klones Copies between the University of Missouri and ing around the world. Chancellor Touhill cut a ribbo UWC to study and address educational Murphy is an associate professor announcing the grand opening problems from an interdisciplinar'y and chair in the Division of Educational the Alunmi Connections Office focus. There ar'e also plans for the con­ Leadership and Policy Studies arId has Joe Flees, coordinator of d struction of a leadership academy been with UM-SL Louis since 1991. Student Alumni Associatio TELP's goals could be met in tllis Since then, she bas served as a commented on the organizatil Academy, which will provide profes­ member of 14 different orgarlizations that is now housed in the roo sional development experiences for regarding learning. In addition, Murphy across from the bookstore. "I' school administrators in order to has taught a number of doctorate study really excited to have our gnu improve schools. courses, has served on fom disseltation opening. Students will have d Murphy, along . with several col­ committees and has served as a consul­ chance to see that the alumni ca leagues, visited UWC from October 16 tant for four different organizations. about [students] and their expel to November 2, to begin e8tablishing One of her endeavors is the Tertiary ences. This organization c; this Leadership Academy. Two large Education Linkage Pmgram, or TELP. affect students becoming alu meetings were held, and approximately TELP is an ongoing project between members after graduation." 40 people attended each. the University of Missouri and the The concept for providing st University of Western Cape (UWC), The meetings covered classroom dents with connections to I located in Cape Town, South Africa. management progmrns, getting the sur­ alunmi office was broached 1 rounding community involved with the This project, sponsored by School Vice Chancellor of Universi school and successfully executing Organizational Culture and Change, is Affairs Dixie Cohn, wI fundraisers. Individual meetings were currentlly in its fourth year. observed this sort of organizatil also held with each organization that "We CUM and UWC) have very Carole Murphy is an associate professor at UM-St. Louis. One of her endeavors is the Tertiary in colleges nationwide. The pl attended. like universities," Murphy commented. Education Linkage Program, or TELP. TELP is an ongoing project between the University of Missouri pose of the Student Alum "I think my favorite part of this trip "I think it's good for us to go see and and the University of Western Cape (UWC), located in Cape Town, South Africa. Association is to provide studer was working with the principals," talk to other professionals who are with connections to alumni suuggling with the same issues we're Murphy said. 'They have such great ing a better understanding of South University of Western Cape. The uni­ this program] in their country," Murphy order to broaden students' 111 strUggling with. South Africa has needs needs. There were strategies that we Afri(..'a's political context and promot­ versities have had a cOlmection for over said. working and provide an educ took that will really be helpful for them. ing incentives to think about the possi­ 15 years. This uip achieved many goals and concerning education. Their schools tional experience. are large and they have problems just as It's wondelful when you see people that bilities concerning educational leader­ The grant funding the TELP under­ provided a solid frame for the future of . "Most higher education faci we do in America. The selection are struggling in a profession and you ship. taking runs out this year, so the group is education in South Africa. ties g~t students involved [wi process for higher administration basi­ can take them information that will be ''This is a really important issue. in the process of applying for another For the first time, all of the Western alumru] while they're still callY consists of finding good teachers beneficial. That's very rewarding." We're going to affect thousands of chil­ grant Cape education agencies. regional cen­ school," Chancellor Touhill and'appointing them to a principal posi­ The goals of this particular trip dren. I definitely think this is something "Once we get [a leadership acade­ ters and principals came together to dis­ this is a positive tion. They receive virtually no tr'ain­ included explaining Missouri's struc­ we should be doing. We need to have a my] in place in South Africa, it will be cuss improving the state of education. "I think ~a ing.n ture for administrative certification, global perspective, and this is a great picked up by other countries. Namibia "TIus is a really worthwhile endeav­ heal cau~e it brings tudents aJ umru together." - The goals of TELP include improv­ describing the process of Leadership opportunity for that," Murphy said. is already asking us. Two representa­ or for all of us," Murphy said. "I'm so in" div;rsity issues and multicultural Academy training, finding out the local The University of Missouri has a tives came down to our meetings, and pleased to be a part of it. I hope we can ---.-"- - - ~.-~ - - happenings of Western Cape, develop- long-standing relationship with the they were very interested in [starting keep it alive." ~erstanding , creating an exchange see ALUMNI, pag~ 9 ~.ag~e_A_4 ______~~~~~(;urre=n~.t~. ______~D~e=ce=m=b=er~2~l2=O~02 Can't we fix PAC or the grand name t he finals? . Has tbe person who scheduled are accustomed to havmg the subject at - out the glv:»nd thing ~~; ever actually taken a college ~C:t ~":v::~ ~~:z =",~:::m":~ WIth .-~ "_ This year I have two 9:30 am. class til11e, we are thrown off. Smce classes. The [mals for those classes, most classes are only two days a week, however, are both at 7:45 a.m., two the final could be given at the normal days in a row. I announce this not to time period for the class plus one hour. As state-of-the-art as the new was hired by the University to run the complain, but to hopefully invoke a For exmupJe, a Monday/Wednesday 8 Performing Arts Center may be, Pelforming Arts Center almost a year change in the final exam schedule for some mysteries lie beneath it's mod­ ago, was fired in August due to bud­ a.m. class's fmal \vould be given on next semester. Monday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. A ern exterior. get cuts. The new .Perrorming In theory, a final eXaJll is supposed MondaylWednesclay 9:30 am. class's This $50-million-plus project is Three months later, the same to be the last test in a class to determine final could be given from 9:30 to 11 :30 plmmed to open sometime this spring questions and concerns still linger. At what a student has cumulatively on Wednesday. A similar schedule for and is, according to Reinhard the end of Rives' short-lived employ­ Arts Center is leamed in the class. Tuesday /Thursday Schuster, vice-;hancellor of ment at UM-St. Louis, Robert While we all know classes would work Administrative Services, approxi­ Samples, director of University aLmost complete that regurgitating raIl- well. mately 90 percent complete. Communications, said that outside dom facts memorized How exactly the building will be management for the center was Personally, I think and t here is stilt no for the two-hour the entire final sys- operated, however, remains untold (if expected to be in place by early exam proves very lit- tern should be elimi- not unknown) by the UM-St. Louis September. Months have passed tie, most semester nated. A final paper administration. There appear to be no from this projected date, aIld there is management for . grades prepm'ations taking place for the kind still no word on who will be manag­ m'e largely or presentation based on these proves much more of grand opening one would think ing the center as the building gets t he Center. Is this such a building would receive, espe­ closer and closer to its completion. ancient torture than any test could. devices. That all boils With a fmal project, cially consideling all the hype this The new student fee that has been down to one phenom- students must use the project has received from the chaIl­ proposed at $10 a semester and $5 building going to go cellor and other administrators at the for summer sessions, if passed en on for those who STANFORD GRIFFITH knowledge they University. (which undoubtedly it will be), is unused once it is pay tuition: studying - Edito;-rn -cbifj' -- gained in class. The is required. tests prove nothing At the moment, no maIlagement is planned to go towards the prograJll­ Even the most conscientious of stu- more thaIl that students CaIl memorize in place for the center; so, how exact­ ming side as opposed to the con­ completed? ly is this building going to be run? struction side of the budget for the dents is likely to do some last minute a list of facts for a couple hours, scrib­ cramming of irregular Spanish verbs, bIe them on paper when prompted and Coincidently, that same question PAC All things considered, it seems was on the tip of Bryan Rives' tongue apparent that the University is not chemical properties of the metalloids, then forget them upon exiting the Victorian poetry, minute political lead- classroom. Applying information is a before the University fIred him from ready fmancially for this Center to be ers and a sundry of other information higher form of learning than is rote his position as director of the Center. opened. It wouldn't be surprising if The University take assumed to be on the final-that prob- memOlization of facts. Therefore, an In fact, Rives said in a previous inter­ the Center's consuuction was com­ view,"l don't see how this thing is pleted, and several months went by ably won't be. Cramming means a late out-Df-class project demonstrating a some steps towards night before the test, going to happen." Rives questioned before it was used. filled with student's ability is more telling than a the future of the project in many Upon the center's completion and scratched notes, well broken in hooks, grade on a paper full of soon-to-be-for­ ways, from the fact that sound equip­ the retirement of the current UM-St. pLanning an opening highlighters, coffee, pizza and proba- gotten notes. bly at least one nap. ment had not been purchased for the Louis Chancellor Blanche M. If students are Until the tinle that either the finals preparing for the fmal that late into the schedule is changed to Center to the fact that no events had TouhiJl, the center is to be naJlled the be student­ date for the Center night, how are they supposed been scheduled. Events held in a "B lanche M. Toullill Performing Arts to do friendly aIld intelligent or the era of well on final exams planned at 7:45 rational detenninations of proficiency place such as this are usually sched­ Center." \\'hat a grand name for a and am? begins, we. the students, will have to uled a year to a year-and-a-half in grand building, but it is missing the explain how Arguably, they can't. simply deaL Or do we'? I suggest writ- advance. grand thing. It would be Even more concerning is Rives' safe to assume that there exactly the building While I certainly don't think the ing an email expressing your thoughts University intentionally schedules to Jerry DurnaIll, yice-chaIlcellor of saying he proposed three different will be little performing finals in an effOlt to nJake students fail Academic Affairs, at budgets to the University for tbe gomg on at the will be used in the Center; all Performing Arts classes and thus raise more money for 1efIY_ Durham @umsLedu. He is, denied. Center in the the ever-shrinking budget, I do belie;ye after aU, the one who can fix the finals Rives, who near future. near future. that a better final schedule should be problems. used. Anyway, good luck with finals this Scheduling finals closer to the actu- semester. Hopefully by next semester, So what do you think? al time,s of the classes would be much the schedule will be better, or finals more beneficial to students because we will be totally changed. Tell us what you think! Drop us a line at the office, 388 M5C, or online at our Web s.4te www.thecurrentonijne.com. (lverdose of family E I ORIAL can drive some nuts A few years ago, the last thing I ize I was showing my thoughts to BOA wanted to do was go to a fanlily gath­ them all. It was all over my face. As ering. At the time, I felt I had more soon as she said this, I immediatelv STANFORD GRIFFITH Step toward a peaceful resolution important things to do. felt embilll1lSsed I felt awful that the~ ANNE B AUER I'm talking about events that are could tell I didn't want to be there, and planned to last for a t'ew hours and I didn't like the way I was acting. It Dear Editor, Security Council are allowed to provide months until enough of the internation­ HANK B URNS then slowly stretched on throughout was not n~essarily my family that I intelligence information to the weapons al community spoke out. If one looks at the day until eventually I lost hope of didn't like, I wa, just being selfish. Thc UN resolution on Iraq that has inspectors. The CIA could easily the facts, it appears that their plan has JASON GRA NGER being able to do anything else that I think one reason that I used to not been accepted by Saddam Hussein is a release false information that makes it not changed much, which was a teDible day. As the day goe·s on at these faJll­ be excited about spending the holi­ step towards a peaceful resolution, yet it appem' as if Iraq is not complying. The solution in the first place. Thepolitica1, CATHERINE ily gatberings, I would watch the con­ days with my relatives was because still provides too many opportunities Bush administration has already stated economic, and moral consequences are versations switch from the majority of them MARQUiS-HOMEYER for war. If cmned out the way most of that it would not tolerate any "decep­ unspeakable. The citizens of America what other relatives live in St. Louis. the members of the UN Secmity tion, denial, or deceit from Saddam." must keep our government from "Our Opinion" reflects the were doing, politics Seeing them was not Council intend it to be, then war can The administration has also stated that, exploiting the loopholes found in the and then other issues an annual event, but majority opinion of the easily be avelted. However, the resolu­ although the U.S will consult with the UN resolution and lead us into war. that were exceedingly more like a bi-month­ editorial board tion is written in such a way that it Security Council, it does not need to The political, economic, and moral con­ boring for me. ly event or more. makes it easy for the United States to wait for another resolution to be passed sequences would be disastrous. Call & Eventually the fIrst Finally, I realized this justify militaJy action. If the inspectors before declaring war. One must seri­ your political representatives and tell conversation beg all was a good thing. I believe that Iraq is lying or being unco­ ously question whether the U.S govem­ them to ensure there is no war with Iraq. again with practically know a lot of people LE ER operative, they will report back to the ment is looking for a peaceful solution the same dialogue. who hardly know Security Council, which will then con­ to this conflict. President Bush and his Justin Stein That is when I knew it their grandparents, MAIL sider possible consequences. The prob­ administration had been pushing for Freshman was time to leave. cousins and other The Current lem is that member states of the military action against Iraq for several History Not only did the ANNE BAUER family members. 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t.A- ke She""'"-" by • phy Director ph 0 togra Ted Gatlin Carly Issitt David Hausmann John Mixon Junior Graduate Graduate Student Optometry Secondary Education Library Patron Psychology Computer Science ----,,------"------,,------,,--- Well, I just saw my first Bond I like the current Bond, Pierce Sean Connery really seems to film a couple of weeks ago with Oh, Sean Connery. He was Brosnan. Well, maybe that is embody that British attitude•.. and my boyfriend. It had Timothy Bond when I was a kid and he'll because he gets to star next he was the original. Dalton, who I thought was always be the best. great. to Halle Berry • ---- " ------,,--- .----,,--- December 2,2002 1tw Current Page AS R·women win opening tournament, destroy IIlinois·Springfield in lome opener

off the bench in both games and LEFT: impressed her coach in the process. "I'm also proud of (Ebonie) The Riverwomen's HallibUJton because this tournament Christy Lane makes showed me how much she has matured · a jump shot during BY .JOE CURTIS from last season. She played excellent the second half of · - - Stajjw;iter-- ~----- defense and showed leadership by play Wednesday good floor management," said evening. The Putting all doubt aside, the UM-St Ethridge.. Riverwomen domi­ Louis Women's Basketball team has November 27 brought Illinois­ nated the game, exploded into the new season with Springfield into town for the defeating the some remarkable play by shooting off Riverwomen's first home game of the Prairie Stars, from three dominating wins to open the sea­ season. The ladies provided the home University of son. fans with something to cheer about by Illinois-Springfield Coming off a dismal season last thrashing the opponent 116-84. 116 to 84. year, Coach Shelly Ethridge was velY Six members of the UM-St Louis pleased to see her team come out and team scored in the double digits as they play so well. "I didn't know what to poured on the points in the victory. Mike Sherwin! The Cun-ellt expect from our group. I knew we Guards Ruffin and Halliburton again were capable of a lot of things, but with led the way, by eaoh scoring 17 points. some of the conditions, like the long Scoring was not the only thing the trip and playing on the road to start, the Riverwomen did well against lllinois­ BELOW: girls just stepped up, and I'm very Springfield; they recorded 14 steals in pleased," said Ethridge. the game. Rebounding and defense are Fans of all ages (and The Rivelwomen opened play by goals that the team has this year to be sizes) are welcomed traveling to the Saginaw Valley competitive, and so far they have at all UM-St. Louis Tournament, which took . place responded by averaging 10.7 steals peI sporting events. November 22 and 23 in Michigan. game to the opponents' 3.0 per game. Here, young fan Unfazed by the twelve-hour bus trip, Sophomore Halliburton has come Clarke Taylor shows the Riverwomen won the tournament, off the bench in all three games to lead his support defeating Finlandia University and the her team in assists with 17 and 3-point Wednesday evening host team Saginaw Valley in dominant shooting percentage .571, 8-14. for UM Basketball. fashion. Senior center Jessica Woods Both men's and The ladies defeated Finlandia grabbed 8 total rebounds to lead the women's basketball University in the first game 71-61 and way and also scored 14 points. Woods teams won their . went on to beat Saginaw Valley 70-56 also leads her team in rebounds per respective matches. to take home the trophy. game, averaging 8.7. The toUJnanlent win was a total Coach Ethridge feels that Illinois­ team effort, but seniors Christy Lane, Springfield is a comparable team to Kevin Ottley! Tbe Cun-em Sophia Ruffm. and sophomore Ebonie most teams in the Great Lakes Valley HallibUJton lead the way Entering the Conference, so this victory shows that game against UM-St Louis, Finlandia UM-St Louis can do well in the con­ came in 'Nith a 4-0 record, but with ference. solid play and a game high 23 points "lllinois-Springfield compares to a from senior guard RuffIn, the lot of teams in our conference because . Riverwomen claimed their first win of of the physicalness they play with; they the season. have two girls that are 6' 1" and solid, In game two against Saginaw and we will see that again in the future." Valley, it was another senior in forward The Rivelwomen are soon to be Lane who had the hot hand scoring a tested by GLVC games coming up, game high 28 points, which earned ber with their next four games all being the MVP award for the tOUJnamenL conference play. Ruffin also was honored by being With the first three games being selected to the All-Toumarnent Team. behind the ladies. Coach Ethridge had EDITOR "I am extremely proud of Christy; if this to say about their efforts. "I feel we she can shoot like the way she did that are playing velY good right now. I'm HANK BURNS night, we are going to be really good.. pleased by our number of tumovern we Her goal is to not get into a shooting have forced. We are taking good care of Sports Editor slump because she can really shoot the the ball, mana"oing the clock, and taking three," said Ethridge. good shots. I'm cited, andl hope e phone: 516-5174 Sophomore guatd Halliburton came continue to play like this." fax: 516-6811 E: R-men even out their season, now 1-1 COMING Up U • • JI 65, before the Riverrnen scored six straight points to secure the win. Basketball R,vermen Larry Wells led all scorers with 24 Bas ke tba li points, and Jonathan Griffin added 18 Oec.2 points and 15 rebounds. Jo'Van Fisher • Women - 5:30 P.I11. al so had a double-double in his fu-st at Northern Kentucky Larry Wells led four illvl-St Louis game as a Rivennan, recording 11 players in doubla figures. scoring 24 points and pulling down 11 rebowlds • Men - 7:45 p.m. points, as the Ri vermen defeated Hani s in the win. at Northern Kentucky Stowe 82-69 on Nov. 25. Jonathan The Rivelmen dropped their Nov. Griffin also had a big game for UM-St 23 season opener to Rockhurst 5 Louis, scoring 18 points and pulling Univel-sity after seeing an early second • Women - 5:30 p.m. dO\1>'1l a ganle-high 15 rebounds for his half lead evaporate as the Hawks vs. Saint Joseph's fIrst career double-double. With the closP..,c! out a 64-60 win at the Mark victory. UM-St Louis improved to 1-1 Twain Building. • Men - 7:45 p.m. on the season. UM-St. Louis led by nine, 31-22, at vs. Saint Joseph's UM-St Louis took control late in halftime and extended that lead to 35- the first half. leading by as many as 11 n. to start the second half. Rockhurst points before going into halftime with then scored seven straight points to cut 7 a 33-24 advantage. In the second half, the lead to six points. TIle Riverrnen • Women - 1 p.m. the Riverrnen pushed their lead to as .then came right back with seven points vs. Wisconsin-Parkside many as 18 points, 40-24, after two of their own, including five straight by Larry Wells free throws with 18 min­ Dwick Redd, to push the lead to 42-29 • Men - 3:15 p.m. utes left to play. Harris Stowe then with 13:32 left to play. The Hawks vs. Wisconsin-Parkside chipped away at the UM-St Louis chipped away at the lead, cutting it to lead, cutting the deficit to just four five points. 58-53, with five minutes 9 points, 57-41, with 11:34 remaining. remaining. • Men - 7:45 p.m. UM-St. LDuis responded and pushed Rockhursl then scored nine straight vs. Harris Stowe the lead back up to double digits at the points over the next four minutes to ten-minute mark lead 62-58. Missed free throws late by 14 Kevi n Ottley! n.r., Cllrrt't1f TIle Hornets closed the gap again the Hawks kept UMSL alive. but the • Men - 3:15 p.m. with under four minutes to play, cutting Rivennen could not get a shot to fall in UM-St. Louis forward Jonathan Griffin looks for an open teammate during last Saturday's game at UM-Rolla against Rockhurst. The Rivermen were defeated 64-60. the LIM-St. LDuis lead to seven at 72- the closing minutes, losing 64-60. 19 • Women - 7 p.m. With another year comes a new set of hopes, dreams at Lincoln 30 At the begiIming of each year, it is a have a great shot at winning the World Head Coach Jim Brady, will have much niscent of those had by the fictitious • Women - 6 p.m. time-honored tradition to make a reso­ Chanlpionship. Once the starting pitch­ to show off this coming season in all Miami Sharks from On Anv Given at Oakland City lution. Everyone makes promises that ing staff is set, which is merely a matter areas of their ganle. Over the past 15 Sunday, is fighting the proverbial uphill they mayor may not be able to keep of who goes into which slot, the Cards seasons. the Riverrnen have leamed battle (and a humiliating one at that). If and builds dreams that mayor may not will be fine. how not to disappoint their fans. main­ the quarterbacks stop dropping like flies Jan. 2 be likely to come true. In any event, it 1b). Resolution taining winning records in each of those and one of them finally ends up proving • Women - 5:30 p.m. is these dreruns and promises that we If the Cards do disappoint this sea­ seasons. that they are the man for the job, the at SlUE set that keep us siriving toward SOffi<7 son, I will not get angry and resolt to 2b). Resolution Ranls should just barely fInish with a thing, day-after-day and year-after-ye-ar. childish acts of violence, vandalism, Again, as is the case with my previ­ winning record and maybe even a wild­ • Men - 7:30 p.m. I have II!liIlJ (yighes and resolutions thievelY or any other felonies. ous resolution, I 'Will try not to get card berth. The latter would be the case at SlUE for the COIning year. many dealing with Although losses such as the season­ dejected if the RivelTIlen have a lack­ if the offense finally wakes up and starts my education and othern that may be ending loss the Cards suffered in 2002 luster year. I will always try to remem­ acting like the mean blue and gold 4 categorized as personal goals. And of do put me near my threshold of mental ber that the members of the teanl are point-making machine of old. • Women - 5:15 p.m. The ABCs of Sports COut'S

'Far From Heaven' a blast from the past

BY CATHERINE dle-class white society, the only pru.1 of MARQUiS-HOMEYER society with any power. COnfOllnity was the goa), and the price for individ· uality was steep. Cathy \Vhitaker (could there be .a This film is an amazingly accurate more perfect '50s name?), who is recreation of the overblown played ped'ectly by Julianne Moole, Technicolor melodramas that lives the perfect 1950s life as the sub­ Hollywood churned out constantly in urban housewife of successful busi­ the late big studio period. It is exactly nessman Frank Whitaker (Dennis like a movie of the 1950s except in one Quaid), with a station wagon, two kids respect Unlike most movies of this (a boy and a girl, of comse) and coffee klatches. Cathy's fiiends tease her that she's a radical because she donates to --"-- the NAACP and can manage a polite The technicaJ conversation with an i>JIican American. Although husband Frank is accomplishment of very successful and appears well~liked, the film can not be we can see there is something \>v'rang in overstated. Every his relationship with Cathy and maybe in his life. detail of a 1950s At first, it seems like the secret Hollyviood movie is might be a drinking problem-scan­ recreated. dalous in the 1950s but a scandal that could be overcome. Instead it is some­ thing much worse, something that EDITOR can't even be whispered. The truth --" comes out when Cathy c-atches her CATHERINE era, it deals with not one but two of the husband in the act with another man. MARQUiS-HOMEYER most forbidden topics of that repres­ Ashamed and well aware that this sive time: race and homosexuality, preblem could destroy his life in the Photo courtesy Focus Features A&E Editor If you are not up on your history, rigidly homophobic '50s, Frank agrees you might need a little reminder about to go to a doctor to be cured of his "ill­ Julianne Moore and Dennis Quaid star in "Far From Heaven," a period film about the 1950s and the phone: 516-4886 the era in which this film is set Rights ness." prejudiCes that accompanied the era. fax: 516-6811 for non-whites and equality for women Distraught and filled with self were far in the future. Racial segrega­ blame, Cathy has no one to share her force in the 195Os-begins to circulate. ad photographic style, and even this film is just like watching a real tion and even racism were accepled; anguish with and responds to the kind­ The technical . accomplishment of includes a score by Elmer Bernstein. 1950s Hollywood film-painful. It was homosexuality and most rights for ness and attention of her c-Ollege edu­ the flim can not be overstated Every who created some of the best movie this style of filmmaking that thankfully women were not. Women accepted cated African Awerican gardener detail of a 19508 Hollywood movie is scores of that time, including the one for inspired the rebellion in foreign film­ A&E that they were inferior to men and were Raymond (Dennis Haybelt). The gar­ recreated. From the garish, overdone, "The Great Escape." The acting, like­ making, which brought us Akira expected to only concern themselves dener is intelligent, cultured, mannerly - eye-.popp.ing color to the unrealistically wise in the style of the period, by all the Kurosawa, Ingrnar Bergman, Frederico Calendar with house and home, openly forbid­ a pe.rfect man in every respect except pedect detail of every costume. and set principles is superb, especially Moore. Fellini and other great directors, as well den to work in most jobs. Likewise, that he is the wrong color and restricted (nothing in these films could look wom, And therein lies much of the prob­ as film movements like French New African Americans lived resuicted, in this segregated time to menial work dirty, or even everyday - everything lem with this film. Watching the Wave films and even the rediscovery second class lives, excluded from most Their friendship, forbidden el1ough, must be beautifuli to the idealized, per­ overblown artificial antics of this era of silent films. careers. Like the Victorian era, a hint of bios oms into something more as fectly WASPy people speaking ligidly perfectly recalls the boredom and Movies gossip could desuuy a life and cause llllthinkable as Frank's transgression. melodramatic dialog, evelY aspect is squinn factor this exceedingly phony ·ilm openings are subject to change. one to be cast out of mail1sueam, mid- Soon, gossip-the most powerful social covered. The film has period titles, peri- style of filmmaking evoked. Watching see HEAVEN, page 7

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~quilibrium - futuristic film .nth nods to 'Fahrenheit :51' and 'The Matrix,' imong other sources, with :hristian Bale 'Treasure Planet' is fun for kids and adults ldaptation - head-bending oman tic comedy with BY SARA PORTER rylines, Ie musicals and less "black but it definitely receives praise from their treasure on an unknown planet. character, making him a very palpable licolas Cage, Meryl Streep; A&E Mmciale and white characters,' instead fealur­ this critic, mostly for its beautiful ani­ Jim believes that this Treasure Planet and believable hero. lirected by Spike Jonze ing characters who are neither good mation and fascinating characters_ could be real. though his mother, Sarah Thompson and Pierce bring a lot of Animation has taken a seri us turn Being John Matkovich) nor eviL Some ftl:ms have been criti­ Loosely based on Robert Louis (Lori Metcalf), isn't sure. Fast forward walmth, humor and depth to Amelia towards more adult fare recently. cized for this approach; some have Stevenson's book, ''Treasure Island," twelve years and Jim (Joseph Gordon and Doppler, making them a humor­ ~na[yze That - sequel to the Many filmmakers are finally realizing film omedy about a Mafioso in been praised. To this newest trend the sci-fi focuses on Jim Hawkins, Levitt) is now a reckless. rebellious ous, argumentative couple that slowly that animation isn't just for kids and comes Disney's "Treasure Planet." herapy, with Robert DeNiro, a young boy who reads a holographic teen who is constantly in u'ouble with grows into a more affectionate, loyal are experimenting with mOle adult sto- lilly Crystal, directed by which may or may not get criticism, book about a pirate crew who bUlied the law. After rescuing a sailor who couple. Unlike in other Disney films, 1arold Ramis dies after warning Jim to "Beware of this romance is very understated, with­ the cyborg," Jim acquires a map to ~mpire - drama about busi- out any loud songs or declarations of less investment between a Treasure Planet and goes on a sea voy­ love. Instead, it just grows from ani­ age with a crew who look more like mosity to flirtatiousness to romance, ~all Street banker and a patrons of the Mas EiSley Cantina making Doppler and .Amelia's union ;outh Bronx drug dealer try­ in "Star Wars." They include Dr. memorable. ng to change his life, with Delbert Doppler (David Hyde Pierce), As sidekicks, Morph and Martin lohn Leguizamo an intelligent but cowardly astro­ Short as BEN, a maroonee, are dis­ "'y Kingdom - retelling of physicist; Amelia (Emma Thompson), tracting but charming. Morph stands ihakespeare's 'King Lear,' the feline-like captain; Morph, a little out in his scenes as he imitates the ;et among gangsters in mod­ pink shapeshifter; and Silver (Brian other characters. Short is a little annoy­ ~rn Liverpool, with Richard Doyle Murry), the ship's cook who ing as BEN, but he starts to grow a lit­ ~arris. happens to be a cyborg. tle on the viewer, particularly after he iatin Rouge - Tunisian film The movie is filled with gorgeous becomes a more integral part of the ibout the world of belly animation. Everything is given exquis­ mission after his memory chip is jancers ite detail, like the holographic book returned. and the ship, the R.S.S. Legacy. The Silver is one of the best Disney vil­ Dec. 13 movie's best setting is a crescent moon lains to date, simply by not being a spaceport, which despite the obvious complete villain. Unlike other Disney "'aid in Manhattan - roman­ swipe at Disney's rival Dreamworks, villains in the past, Silver is given a :ic comedy with Jennifer is still a beautifully detailed scene with conscience, so that while he wants to _opez, Ralph Fiennes buildings, ships and characters, both get the treasure, he isn't willing to kill )as Experiment - chilling human and alien. The scene with a Jim, a boy he has grown to love as a :ale based on psychological supernova and the crew is breathtaking son. Murry blings out both the sinister and heartstopping. The aliens are well­ and warm sides of Silver with his ~xperiment of the '60s that drawn and characterized, giving each vocal talents. -ecreated the prisoner and one its own uniqueness. 'Treasure Planet" is a much more ~uard situation among col­ Photo courtesy Disney Enterprises Inc, The voice acting is excellent and dramatic story than Disney films in the ege students dramatic. Levitt is at first somewhat past If the viewer is willing to put Jim (right) shows the makings of a fine "spacer" when John Silver (left), a cyborg ship's cook with a -lot Chick - comedy with Rob flat and monotone as Jim when he's in aside the mindset that all Disney films hidden agenda, takes him under his wing. "Treasure Planet" will appeal to both children and adults ichnieder as a girl his rebellious stage, but he grows into are "cutesie fluff" tben be or sbe with strong animation and a good plot. itar Trek: Nemesis - 'Next a much more mature and well-rounded should be in for a fun ride. jeneration' and 'Voyager' :asts come together in this lext installment in the Star rrek series Kevin Kline shines in 'Emperor's Club' _ord of the Rings: The Two rowers - second installment BY CATHERINE because gatheling wealth and power . The old teacher, who pursl.led his n the epic Tolkien trilogy were his sale accomplishments; he did work as a straightforward, guilless, MARQUiS-HOMEYER ...... - ...... nothing to change society. Despite even naive, academic has been outma­ Dec. 20 A&EEditor being a rather stiff fellow, he is COI11- neuvered in his career by slyer col­ It is inevitable that people would mitted to teaching and is well liked by leagues who concenu'ated on wooing fl.ntwowne Fisher - director­ expect "The Emperor's Club" to tlle students. The students strive to give donations rather than on being an out­ al debut of Denzel resemble "Dead Poets Society," given their best possible since he sets high standing teacher. Nashington; about a disrup­ the way the film has been promoted. In standards for himself as well as for Much of the success of this film :ive young man working fact, 'The Emperor's Club" is more them. His success as a teacher is final­ hinges on the acting. Klein is charis­ :hrough his abusive back­ like a high quality sequel to that film, ly challenged when a new boy enters matic as the teacher in the classroom, ~round, with a psychiatrist the kind of sequel that is as good as the the classroom. Sedgewick Bell (Emile but shy and otherworldly in his inter­ )layed by Washington original, just as one had hoped. Hirsch) is unlike any kid he has met actions with adults outside of his little The parallels are obvious. Both take before. He is defiant and a class cut-up bailiwick That the teacher is intelli­ place in an exclusive boy's school and who talks back to the professor, gent and easily sees through his stu· Dec. 27 feature a charismatic, honorable charms the other kids with his break­ dents, no matter how cagey, is con­ ~etropolis - the restored teacher, bent on inspiring his chal'ges the-rules confidence and llllbalances trasted with his much more naive adult ;ilent film, a classic that to be something more than ordinalY and dismays the straight-laced instruc­ interactions, highlighting his flaws. Photo courtesy Universal Studios nfluenced the look of every However, Kevin Klein's classics tor. Exasperated, the teacher mTallges Klein communicates this subtly with Kevin Kline stars as Mr. Hundert in "The Emperor's ClUb," a movie lorror and science fiction teacher, Mr. Hundert, aims not to to meet with the boy's father. a senator style and appeal. The actors playing the will inevitably draw comparisons to "Dead Poets Society." 'ilm after it. encomage his students to gidb oppor­ (Harris Yulin). Meeting the Senator is a the kids are mmvelous as well, not just 'Iarc - gritty crime drama tunity but to refiecton the impact of revelation to Mr. Hundert, and spurs the outwardly self-confident and gooo is Jesse Eisenberg as Louis, who nephew in the new film "Roger 3.bout the hunt for a cop's their actions on society. To illustrate his the teacher to see this kid in a new inwardly conflicted Sedgewick Bell, undergoes some dramatic changes Dodger." nurderer, with Oscar-quality point, he tells his charges of an ancient light He becomes detennined to break played splendidly by Emile Hirsch. All under the influence of Sedgewick This Kting by Ray Liotta mler, as accomplished a conqueror as througb to reach the student, yet the the chal·acters of the bovs are well talented young actor also is appearing process cbanges the teacher too. drawn, and wholly Especially many others, but forgotten today realisti~ _ in a leading role as the 16-year old see EMPEROR'S CLUB, page 7 -December 2, 2002 ~Ite, Current Page A7

'.:! ~~~-r:~YC?~ page 6 _ .e.a... ·j";.'1i511111'1i11i'1i?1I'~_"' ______Ultimately, it worked its way back to the US to generate the revival of great filnunaking in the late 1960s and A cappella group grows beyond roots 1970s. As much as 1950s movies pro­ Clockwise: nothing new , vided a spark for change just by being BY MATT SCHORR that one buys only if it's on sale or i so awful, actually watching a film of BY KAYE DROLET Chapter 6 is a being handed out for free, because fue i ...-- ... . -"'- Stc1ff ijfrlter- Christian a this era is hardly a pleasant experi­ only time to play it is when fuere's a i ence, as the movies are alternately capella band Clockwise is a new band that hails need for some background music dur- I from Decatur, laughable and miserably cardboard. from Sin City - or Las Vegas, Nevada, ing a party or road trip. The melody of ! However, there is one aspect in It isn't easy to find a music group III. as most people know it. The five­ every song comes off sounding ! that can combine soulful ballads and The group which "Far From Heaven" is different member band bursts forth claiming to extremely mellow, despite efforts to i from a real 1950s Hollywood melo­ jingles about donuts and still manage to began as a be larger-than-life and louder-fuart­ the contrary by using heavy distortion I produce a CD that keeps listeners satis­ Milikin drama. This film deals with two for­ hell with their debut album, ''Healthy on the guitars. . bidden topics of the era, something fied. Chapter 6, a Christian a capella University almost no movies really did in this era, band out of Decatur, ill., manages to do ensemble in except for a few ''B'' films and rare just this. 1995. The works like ''Imitation of Life." A.D. Stonecipher, Jarrett Johnson, group became Presumably, director Todd Haynes Nathan Pufall, Chuck Bosworth, Mar'k a student pro­ thought that only one "forbidden" Glizzar'd, John Musick and Luke duced group in topic would not generate enough Menard make up Chapter 6. 1998. interest to hold a modem audience in Chapter 6 began as a Milikin . their seats. University ensemble in 1995 and The question that has to be asked is became an independent, student pro­ why this film was made. Was it to duced group in 1998. Since fuen, show modem audiences what the Chapter 6's success has grown tremen- 1950s were really like? Was it to j dously in the a capella genre. The band honor Douglas Sirk, who directed has released two CDs: "A Capella 10 I" 2001 International Competition of The band's talent is well displayel "Imitation of Life"? ''Imitation of and their more recent work 'Live." Collegiate A Cappella Grand on their recently released CD, ''Live.' Clockwise's debut album, "Healthy Manipulation" brings nothing Life" was a powerful social commen­ Some of ilie band's distinctions Champions, winning "Best Original One of the songs that really stood ou new to rock and roll. Their songs have a "been there, done that" tary, although it was in some ways include winning "Audience Favorite," AlTangement" and "Audience as an exception was the Rockapell: quality when compared to the rest of the musical community constrained by the times. In this film, , "Best Original Song" and "Best Favorite" at the 2002 Chicago classic "Change in My Life," original a . young light-skinned African Original Arrangement" in the 2000 Harmony Sweepstakes and being the ly written by artist Billy Strauss. Manipulation," which features the Parents will have good cause to be i Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes. The 2002 Clucago Harmony Sweepstakes American woman passes for white, songs "Lay Her Down" and "Aware." nervous about this album. It's riddled ! group's other awards include being the 01arnpions. see CHAPTER 6, page 10 concealing her true background and They describe their sound as taut and with curses and obscenities. This is ' severing ties with her family, even her riff-driven and say fueir album was another problem with "Healthy M'f ; beloved mother. While the film is a ! '-U~~ to, designed to command listeners' atten­ Manipulation." Because it succeeds in ...,; t" '1 "'rltfFI Y. bds searing commentary on the evils of tion by being inventive and charis­ being little more than mellow-sound­ OV'IJ bur Je.s.! '. f}4'1' segregation, it is still a film of those matic. ing background noise, the swearing it! ~;l/'fl I' times and moralizes against her efforts There's only one problem: none of and obscene remarks really don't fit. it.> .s\At..~ ~ .1",1/ J~'f to escape the social restraints of her these promises are delivered. While the distorted guitars hum gen­ race by ·punishing her for her decep­ ClockWise succeeds in little more tly in "No Sympathy," lead singer U \ tion. Although the ending obliquely than sounding like a light-hearted Austin Leduc declares, "F--- your and slyly accuses society as well, the rock and roll band. Not one song on selfish lies." Fred Durst yelling, ambiguity is essential, as it could not "Healfuy Manipulation" conunands "You're best bet is to stay away IDoth­ have been done directly in tl1at era and any real attention, not even the first erf---er!" or ''1 might break yourf-in' had any chance of being shown in all­ time one hears it. The songs all fit into face l" makes perfect sense in a loud, white theaters. As brave as the film the ''you've heard one, you've heard pulse-pounding song like "Break was, it also pulls punches in having N 'em all" categOly. Stuff." However, Clockwise's harsh the young woman only appear light­ Now, none of the songs are bad. In lyrics seem very out of place. skinned, rafuer than actually being fact, fuey're all fairly good but they All in all, "Healthy Manipulation" But biracial as in the original story, since just don't grab listeners by the throat by Clockwise isn't a bad CD. It just It'; f~d (J.f' 0-. Alrl~ Yov're 0- looool'lj w"y this would have been just too inflam­ fhe and say "Listen to me, or else!" doesn't offer anything new or excit- ofr 0 fill 'I (J (j. r /1"1 ",.,~ >.­ matOly. Still, it is a remarkable film i1 ... 1"''' aJ b r~ '" jc'-f'...s f: .. GET IN Hf.Rf) "Healthy Manipulation" is an album mg. boy> and a landmark of its era. &VY5!/ But that was then; this is now. There is nothing scandalous now E M P EROR'S CLUB, from page 6 0 ... 1" />'10""$ +01J. ... 50 not ( about talking about interracial mar­ +" t(Ake Food "If,~htj~ riages, although they are still not very The cynical tone that darkens the and an enjoyable film, in the vein of FruYh Y"'-4. kGtf common. Likewise, being gay has lost original story is somewhat blwlted in other movies about the work of str... ~t'r>! t.I.?ft1 .,.,.J,; Ie much of its hidden nature for many. In this film. In a particular'ly timely teachers, like "Goodbye Mr. Chips" r no lJ '~"" a complete reversal from the 1950s, theme. the plot creates a confrontation or "Dead Poets Society." Often, ( d fW1') ... I ~;-. "-oJ' the current social climate allows between the rothJess attitude that "the Hollvwood tries to do this kind of movies to cover the most shocking of end justifies the means" in the quest for insp~'3tional theme and serves up topics; people are more \villing to tol­ wealth and success against the person­ something too phony and too corny erate discussion of once forbidden al rewards of ethical behavior and char­ to swallow. Howe er, this story is subjects, and it is actual behavior that acter. With deceit and' greed among much more succ sful, in part lags behind bofu. Making a film about CEOs dominating h~es, the cry in b cause the professor in . 'The race and homosexuality in the 1950s the wildemess in support of morality is Emperor's Club" is flawed and would have been remarkable; making refreshing. human. It is a warm-hearted movie to IIVGLUt ot!! !L1! . ~ one in 2002 hardly tickles the meter. Sadly, some ctitics have seen this suit what the holiday spitit is sup­ So what is the point of this film? uplifting theme as too idealized. Tllis posed to be about. The idea that one Well, if fue point is to show modem . kind of comment can be made about should set high personal standar-ds & audiences, who may idolize the 1950s nearly any inspiring film, and in arld contribute to society is a much­ as the era of perfection, the real truth truth, this film is not groundbreaking ne.eded message in a world dominat­ about fue racism, rigid constraints on or astOlli.lding. But it is a good film ed by the likes of Ken Lay. behavior, and cruelty of the McCarthy era and that little echo of the repres­ invite you and a guest to a special screening. sive Victorian age, then the film suc­ . FRE[ TEST. with immedi,lte results, Stop by The Current offices at 388 Mnlennlum ceeds. If the film is designed to wow detects pregnancy 10 days after it begins . Student Center to pick up a complimentary critics and film buffs vrith its ability to . PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING &. ."'SSISTANCE. screening pass for two to see recreate a movie from another era, it ,/\ II services are free and conficientidl. achieves that goal on the technical aspects only. If fue point is to make a comment on racism or homopho­ bia-well, that's not exactly new maidthlmanhattan ground. e::wsc Mostly, the film is just a curious exercise in filmmaking technique, of P reg n ant? interest to a limited, knowledgeable 7:30 p.m. group. 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------GOT A TICKET? Hepatitis A is risk for students BY KIM SILVER because Hepatitis A can live on gory. "Approximately 7 out of 10 Staff Writer unwashed hands for 4 hours. individuals will get symptoms," Studies show that over 70% of Nancy Magnuson, director of There are more cases of Hepatitis students travel internationally dUling University Health Services, said. reported in the world than of any college. Popular spring break areas Symptoms of the disease include other disease. It is U'ansmitted by such as Cancun, Mexico, have higb yellowness of the skin, fatigue, close person to person contact, fecal­ rates of the VinlS, and preventative abdominal pain, loss of appetite, oral contamination, travel to areas measures should be taken. Experts vomiting and nausea. V'men a person with high rates of the virus, unsafe suggest that if you are injured while becomes infected, they will carry the sexual practices and contaminated travelling, you should never receive a virus for a period of about 30 to 180 food and water. blood transfusion or injection in a days. People with Hepatitis A miss an The disease can be transmitted in foreign country. You should allow average of 4 weeks of work. ways that easily slip one's mind. physicians to stabilize you, and then According to the Center for Disease Sharing a toothbrush or shaving razor return home immediately for further Control (CDC). 20% of infected with an infected person can transmit treatment. In addition, you should adults require hospitalization. First Defe n se hepatitis. The disease can also be never drink tap water while visiting a Sometimes, however, no symptoms transmitted by getting tattoos and foreign country. Doing so may are appal'ent. Death may result from piercings with contanrinated needles. increase your risk of exposure to the liver damage due to complications College students should be aware disease. and lack of U'eatment. At this time TRAFFIC LAW of this highly contagious disease. Studies show that 34.5 percent of there is no cure for the disease. Students who share close living quar­ college students have had sex with 6 The most effective pre\'entatiye ters, such as dormitories and apalt­ or more paMers. Fifty percent of measure is to receive a vaccination: ment complexe: . should be especial­ people infected with the disease do therefore, it is very important to talk ly carefuL The disease can be pre­ not know bow they got it. to your doctor about receiving the vented by simple measures, such as Many students are not aware that Hepatitis A and B vaccines if you handwashing; experts suggest wash­ Hepatitis A Can be transferred by sex­ ha. e not already done so, 181 C oncord P laza · 849 - ATTY ing hands frequently for 20 seconds. ual practices, which includes much "We have the accine available at using hot water and oap. This is an more than vaginal intercourse; oral liM Health Sen-ices fm students, fi rs t d e fen setraffl cla w. c om effective preventative measure and anal sex are included in this cate- faculty and staff." M agnuson said.

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University of Oxford physicist Deutsch believes the answer to this the strange quantum effects that have David Deutsch is close to publishing problem lies in the theory of the "mul­ puzzled physicists. an article that he says will solve one of tiverse." The theory says that there is a "Universe peeling" is also the root the greatest scientific mysteries of all separate universe for every possible of the amazing potential of quantum time. Deutsch says that his research reality. For instance, there is a universe computing. Quantum physicists proves that our universe is only one where the Saint Louis Cardinals have believe that one day a quantum com­ won evelY single World Series and puter will be built that peIfonns more another universe where Saint Louis is simultaneous calculations than there named Saint Kermit the Frog. Yes, in are particles in the universe. At this the multiverse theory, there is a uni­ point our universe will lack the com­ verse for every possibility you can putational resources to perform the cal­ Imagme. culations, arld so quantum computers What does this mean for our per­ will simply shar'e their calculations ception of trees, birds and rocks? Tills with other versions of themselves in means that the particles making up an separate universes. object like a tree, for instance, are in Once the computer is given a suffi­ fact occupying many separate univers­ ciently complex problem, a huge num­ es at once, and for each parallel uni­ ber of versions of the computer split off verse there is a parallel version of you from this universe into their own sepa­ there to observe it. rate local universes, working on paral­ BY MICAH L. ISSITT Deutsch bases his idea of the multi­ lel strands of the problem. A split sec­ verse on the theolY of "quantum com­ ond later, the pocket universes com­ SCience Columnist putation." This is a kind of "super PC" bine into one and the strands are pulled currently under development by physi­ together to produce a single answer. As part of a multiverse-a huge conglom­ cists that uses the strangeness of the Deutsch says, "QuaIltum computers eration of universes that comprises quantum universe to perfolll compu­ ar-e the first machines humans have ultimate reality. tations at unbelievably high speeds. ever built to exploit the multiverse Kate DroieU Tbe Current The great mystery that physicists The hardware for quantum comput­ directly." Chancellor Blanche Touhill cuts the ceremonial ribbon at the grand opening of the Alumni like Deutsch are trying to address is ing is still at a very basic stage, but the A more concrete understanding of Connections office Tuesday. Touhill summarized the importance of keeping alumni connected to the why the world of atoms behaves so dif­ theory about how these computers the multi verse will have to come with ferently from the everyday world of process information is quite advanced. time as these machines are built and campus. "Most higher education facilities get students involved [with alumni] while they're still in plants, aninlals and rocks. The theory Deutsch believes that quantum com­ their potential is demonstrated. For school. I think this is a positive idea because it brings students and alumni together." that describes tlle behavior of atoms puters will soon be able to simulate any now quantum mechanics still seems "Students can get an idea for jobs, ing the office located at MSC and student makes, the better off they'll be. and their constituents, called quantum conceivable quantum state, including like fmtasy, and the findings of quan­ 256 and there is an opportunity for mentor­ meeting with Joe Flees or by contact­ theory, is one of tlle most important the basic structure of the entire multi­ tum physicists are generally under­ l also think being involved builds a ing. I know the alumni are excited for ing the student steering conunittee. sense of pride and loyalty to the insti­ scientific discoveries of the modem verse itself. standable only to quantum physicists. .this bridge between themselves and "The benefits of being involved tution," Chancellor Touhill said. age. The theory behind quantum com­ These ideas may not affect your daily "I students." with this organization are that students Quantum mechanics has facilitated puting and the multiverse says that life in any meaningful way for quite know the students ar'e looking fOlwaru Students CaIl get involved with the CaIl get to know alumni. You aren't in to being alumni, and I know the alum­ advancements in computers and information cannot always travel some time, but for people who think on Student Alwnni Association by yisit- school forever, so the more contacts a nuclear reactors and explains such freely between all the possible univers­ a quantunl level, these theories ar-e the ni car'e about the students." basic questions as why the sun shines, es, but must usually remain locked sharpest edge of scientific inquiry. but quantum theory also tells us very within one universe at a time. If infor­ Science has once again brought" us strange things about atomic behavior mation did t10w freely between all uni­ olose to the realm of science fiction. that challenge our conventional views verses, we would live in a chaotic Just think, in millions of parallel uni­ . of reality. world where we would see the con­ verses many parallel versions of you During this time, the student organi­ said. "Instead, they discovered, through Quantum theory says that particles tents of multiple universes at once, and stopped to read this newspaper. Some zations in the University emerged into each professor, how close arId how like atoms, electrons and protons are we could not rely on our senses. of the many yous passed over this arti­ --"-- one student group, having one student high up they were in the Nazi Party and capable of being in many places at one Luckily for our sanity, infonnation cle all together, other yous read the first The oppressiveness leader in control. Kernbauer said that whether they joined before or after time. Experiments performed since the usually stays contained within one par­ few sentences aIld moved on uninter­ in the Austrian this student leader presented great con­ 1938." 1930s by scientists such as Albert ticular universe at a time. ested, and some of the yous read the trol over the other students. "Often. he Even though the political attitude in Einstein have testified to the bi zarre This means that when we look at a article to the end and laughed, thinking Universities finally reported to the professors and to the the universities before the war was a ability of quantunl particles to occupy tree, the information entering our eyes that the whole thing sounds ridiculous. ended in 1945 with director." he said. more libeml belief, Kembauer said, many places at once. from the tree is coming from within In some universe there must have been the end of WWII, The oppressiveness in the Austrian after the war' the attitude was more con­ This poses a logical problem our o"m universe. Meanwhile, a sepa­ a version of you who read the article, resulting in yet anoth­ Universities fmally ended in 1945 with servative and denying of the events dur­ because the objects we observe with rate version of us and the tree exists in loved il and spent the rest of the the end ofWWll, resulting in yet anoth­ ing the Nazi regime. This denial still our senses seem to occupy a single another universe, receiving different evening thinking about the possibilities er shift in University er shift in University policies arId atti­ persists in some circles, even when place at a time, hut these objects are information. of qUaIltum computing md parallel policies and attitudes. tudes. Originally, the AuSllian govern­ Kembauer did his research in 2000 and themselves composed of quantum par~ Sometimes however, Deutsch says, universes. There is even a universe ment WaIlted to dismiss all of the pro­ 2001. ticles. If we believe our senses and also the universes peel apart arld come where YOU are a quantum physicist, fessors who were affiliated with the "Many of the former SS officers believe the mathematical calculations together for an instant before snapping spending every day exploring the Nazis. but this proved a problem, would not talk," Kernbauer said. of quantum physicists, then \\ihat the back into their original shape. This miniscule realm of sub-atoInic phe­ " -- Kcrnbaucr said. "If they dismissed "Some of the universities did, and the heck is going on? peeling and recombining is the basis of nomena. Whicb universe. ar'e you in? "They weren't pennitted to use research from ally of the targets of the cvelY pro _Qr wbo had pledged union archivists talked, but a lot of the people Nazi reginle except as contradiction to the Nazis then most of the who were young arId involved didn't www.thecurrentonline.comwww.thecurrentonline.com i and ridicule." ni versities w uld close," Kembauer want to remember."

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The chorus of the song, " ... But with you I belong, 'cause you help me be strong, there's a change in my life, since you came along," com­ bines strong hamlOnies and excep­ tional vocals to give listeners a true sense of the talent represented on the album. Another noteworthy track is the legendary "Bohemian Rhapsody." The group performs the song amaz­ ingly well, considering no synthesiz­ ers or audio-enhancing equipment is used. Performing such a renowned piece can be risk,)" but Chapter 6 not Jason Granger Adam- BodendieckA only maintains the integrity of the original recording, tbut hey also add You like us, you really like us! can get their sophomoric crap pub­ Adam always getting the chicks bastard.) (Adam's note: I can read You can now rent the Village We were amazed at how many peo­ lished. while he has to sit there and be the everything you type, Jason. What do Idiots for parties and other special ple sent us nice letters. Apparently, 2. Their column, as stupid as it is, third wheel. Jason has feelings too!! you think this is, Shakespeare? You occasions, e.g. bar mitzvahs, circum­ there are those out there who appre­ actually cawles students to pick lip 6) We are misogynistic, approve think you can just "aside" whenever cisions (don't worry, we don't do --"-- ciate this little comer of "The the paper, iffor no other reason than of drug use and apparently condone you want and no one will seelhear any of the actual cutting), etc. We Current." The best part, though, is to exclaim, "And I tho light after date rape. Translation: We're worse you? Jerk.) can be rented out either individually With such a variety of that a lot of the letters we received reading last weeks column, they than Hitler and should be drug out And the number one reason to get or as a pair at a special discounted themes and talent on were actually funnier and more well cOlildn 't get any stupider!" into the street and shot. rid of the VIllage Idiots (drum roll rate. For a small fee, we will come to the "Live" album, listen­ thought out than anything we've And the number one reason for 5) We actually don't like each please, Max Weinberg): your place, drink your alcohol, and ever written. Anyway, we'll be print­ keeping the Village Idiots is .... other all that much. Our editors stuck 1) Dear Abby is out to kill us, so hit on your roommates!girlfriends! ers of all kinds can ing some of the letters over the next 1. After reading about $90,000 us together as some kind of sick we really need to get into hiding house pets, whatever. enjoy Chapter 6. few weeks, starting right here and pay increases and $100,000 remod­ joke. Truth be told, Adam is hatching before its too late. That's right, we're We are currently in the process of right now with this gem: eling jobs on campus while having a plot right now to kill Jason (or at the Salman Rushdie's of the advice getting a fee increase approved by our student fees perpetually least give him a swift kick in the column community. Someone help SGA that would negate the fee --,,-- Dear Idiots, increased, we need the comic relief! shin) and take over the column us! we are currently forced to charge. If In response to your plea asking -Sincerely a feminist with a sense (although he might have a tougher -Love Adam and Jason our proposal passes, all students will posItIve qualities through the a people who like you to write in, I of humor (John Callahan was time being News Editor... thatjob can be billed $3 per credit hour and sub­ capella nature of their perfonnance. have come up with a list of the top wrong, we really do exist!) be hard at times). Dear Village Idiots, sequently be allowed to utilize and "Live" is undeniably a non-tradi­ ten reasons why the editor should 4) We are afraid of getting type­ What shmdd I do if my roommate exploit us whenever they so desire tional album. However, atypical as it continue running your column. Dear feminist friend, cast. That can be the death of a and 1 are basically the only ones who (although reservations are recom­ may be, all listeners can enjoy this i O. You openly admit that vou 're Thank you for the kind (sort of) career, and our careers are so drink and know hmv to party in mended) without having to pay any CD. It features slow ballads, such as idiots, and honesty is a respectable words. However, being the noble promising. Adam is getting daily University Meadows? The only rea­ additional expenses. What a bargain! the aforementioned "Change in My trait. journalists that we are, we don't offers from the Spice Channel and son I ask this question is due to the Students, make your voices Life" and Stevie Wonder's 9. You make the guys our daugh­ want to be accused of showing only Jason just got a great offer from the fact that my roommate and I have heard! At the next SGA Assembly, "Overjoyed." The CD also has its ters bring home look wonderful by one side of the proverbial coin, and St. Louis City Sanitation been wanted on numerous occasions be sure to stand up and proclaim fair share of bouncy, sometimes comparison. we definitely don't want our egos to Department. for being too loud mul pwtying. We your support for the "VI. Party Fee." even goofy, jingles, such as 8. You realize that admitting you swell up to the point that we can't 3) Due to the recent budget cuts, stick Ollt like sore thumbs. I tlwlIgtzt -Love Adam and Jason "Folgers" (a rendition of the coffee are capable of love, as in "Love, get our heads in the door, so we The Current really can't afford to college was supposed to be about ad song) and "Krispy Kreme" (a Adam and Jason, " and being maSCLl­ would like to present the Village pay us, paltry as our salaries may be. partying and still having enough in tribute to Krispy Kreme donuts). If you have a question, send us an e­ line are not mutually exclusive traits. Idiots' top ten reasons why we We think that it's a giant conspiracy you to go to class the next day. I Other well known c1assics are fea­ mail: [email protected]. 7. Adam's pictllre is cute in a you­ should be fired inunediately: on the part of Gov. Holden, who har­ believe that most of the residents in tured, including Louis Prima's are-way-too-young-and-immature­ 10) We really aren't idiots, and as bors a deep-seeded resentment the Meadows are weak, don't know If yo!! don't like e-mail, va!! can "Jump, Jive, and Wail" and for-me sort of way. such, we have been living a lie. against us and has secretly wanted to how to Iwve fim., and are making us bring a question to us on the third "Istanbul," the 1990 song by J. 6. The comments ilZ your column, Subsequently, we're now both carry­ get rid of us since day one. WE'RE look bad. I could only imagine how floor of the MSC. room 388. Kennedy and N. Simon. Upholding when not said in jest, can be used as ing around enough guilt to start our NOT GOING AWAY, BOB! "WE'LL they would rea ct had they gone to the group's Christian base, the inspi­ an educational tool: "Girls, when a own religion. WE CAN'T LIVE HAUNT YOU TILL THE BITTER Miz.zou. Any suggestions? rational "And They Praised God" is man admits his comlllents are misog­ THIS WAY ANYMORE! END! -D- included. ynistic, run fast!" 9) As so many people have point­ 2) We both have a burning desire !!!DISCLAIMER!!! "[The best thing about working 5. Jason and Adam sfri endship is ed out, our humor is sophomoric, to leave it all behind and concentrate DearD, Adam Bodendieck mul Jason Granger with Chapter 6] is that I get to make proof that no matter how lacking you even though we are both going to solely on refonning the Traveling Perhaps your parties just need are by no means qualified to dispense music with my best friends! are, someone wil! love you, a graduate within the next year, which WiUburys (Bonus points to anyone that speci al spark, that certain quali­ advice. They are a couple of stupid Furthennore, 1 feel that, as a brother­ thought that should give hope to all. technically makes it seniorific who knows what a "Traveling ty that will leave your friends and college guys. Please do not send them hood, Chapter 6 continually chal­ 4. Guys like Adam and Jason (Seriously, look it up). Willbury" is). (Jason's note: neighbors no alternative but to be serious questions. It will be assumed lenges me to new levels of spiritual make In.ale-bashing jokes so easy, 8) Our editors are getting jealous Actually, there's no burning desire drawn to them like so many moths to that ifyoLl send them questions, they accountability, patience and effec­ alld feminists need to laugh more. of our popularity and are seriously on my part, this is just another hare­ a flame. (Be,cause if everyone are in jest and open to Adam cmd tive communication," Stonecipher 3. Adam and Jason perfoml a considering giving us the boot any­ brained scheme devised to get me attends your party, no one can com­ Jasoll S OlHI panicular brand of said. mluable community service: Thev' way. Why fight the inevitable? some lovin' from the ladies, since as plain, right?) Fortunately for you, we humor. This cohmm is intended to be With such a variety of themes and give hope to othe,'S who also have 7) Jason is jealous that his picture was already established, Adam can help! 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BY SARA PORTER Moore and the drawings used was in 1882. well .._ -_ ... _ ..... centuries as a generous of caricaturist Thomas Christmas X-mas A&E Associate gift giver who Nast. In Moore's famous Decorations rewards good chil­ . poem "The Visit The mistletoe was dren. His legend from used in many wish list Along with the Christmas season s pre a d St. homes and associ­ come many traditions that could ated with pagan rit- ....-. BY KATE DROLET bring a lot of questions. Why do Nicholas" uals. The Christian we let some guy come into our Il,m~.-.- (commonly church at first banned the use Staff Writer house in the middle of the ~l known as "The of mistletoe,instead substitut­ "What do you want for night once a year? What's Night Before Christmas"), Santa ing holly, which was used as a sym­ Christmas?" is a question that many the deal with Christmas cards? is described driving a sleigh with bol for Christ's death. Now both singing parents ask. Every year they insist that Why do stockings have to be by the eight reindeer and coming down a evergreens are used in conjunction only. In we make a list so they have an idea fire? Why does Christmas fall on chimney to give the .presents. Nast's around the home. England it what to buy, but no matter how many December 25? Is Santa's reindeer many drawings in 1863 showed Santa Christmas Cards An became popular for singers to stand years a Ferrari appears on the top of named Donner or Donder? tries Claus as a plump, merry looking old Englishman named IC. Horsely is under Christmas trees and sing 11\ our list, one never seems to appear in Here are some interesting facts on many man dressed in red. His 1866 draw­ credited with making the ftrst Christmas songs and sometimes go the driveway on Christmas morning. Christmas and how these traditions Sinter Klaas in ings portrayed him as the maker of Christmas card in 1843. It showed a door to door to sing in reward for a Here are a few student wish lists, with started. All of these can be found on Hoiland, St. Nicholas in. Germany, toys, and his drawings in 1869 illus­ family proposing a toast and had the small invitation into the house to eat. some realistic and some not-sa-realis­ the website The Urban Legends and Father Christmas in England, trated Santa's workshop in the North words "A Merry Christmas and a This type of gathering was known as tic holiday requests. Reference Page at among others. He was often pictured with a cheerful bunch of elves, a far Happy New Year" pri.il.ted on it. One "wassailing. " http://www.snopes.com or How as a tall man in a long white beard cry from their ancestor, Black Peter. thousand copies were printed and one 12 Days of Christmas - The Christmas Works at http://www.how­ and bishop's clothes riding a horse Rudolph the Red Nosed actually survives. The trend caught twelve days in the song refer to the stuffworks.comlchristmas.htm: and accompanied by a small dwarf Reindeer - Rudolph was created in . on quickly in England, because cards days between Christmas on December 25 - Contrary to popu­ called Black Peter, or Perznelkin, 1939 in a book by Robert L. May, a cost a penny, and has proven to be December 25th and Epiphany (in lar belief, Jesus Christ was not born whose job it was to give naughty copywriter who worked for quite popular in America; Americans which the Magi or Wise Men visited on this date. In fact, most Bible children switches and coal. When the Montgomery Ward Department send 2 billion Christmas cards every Jesus) on January 6. In the past it was scholars place his birth at being Dutch immigrants began arriving in Store, as a promotional gimmick to year. the tradition to present the presents sometime in the spring, because of America in the 18th and 19th cen­ seil a new book and toy for Christmas Stockings - This tra­ during those twelve days rather than the fact that "shepherds watch their turies, they took the legend of Sinter· Christmas. Rudolph was an instant dition goes back to the original 5t. just on the 25th. This tradition never iii flocks by night" only in the spring, Klaas with them changing his name succes selling 2.4 million copies its Nicholas. Three sisters who needed caught on in America. Nicole Fletcher: "I want a gift card which is lambing season. to Santa Clims. first year. May's brother-in-law, money for dowries left their stock­ Charles Dickens' "A to' Target, some Nine West boots, a Early Christian priests chose this The Santa Claus image that songwriter Johnny Marks, then wrote . ings outside to dry. St. Nicholas Christmas Carol" - In Rockowear velour outfit, some date as an alternative to the most Americans are a song to go "vith the book. The song placed three gold coins for each sis­ 1843, Dickens visited a Timberlands, and some clothes for my M.ithraism, which was a Roman familiar with "Rudoph the Red Nosed Reindeer" ter in their stockings that night, the school in East End son." Pagan holiday celebrating Apollo, was recorded in 1949 and was fol­ very first gifts he ever presented. London. He saw how Brooke Carnes: "I'd Jove a day at a the Sun God. These priests saw the writ­ lowed by a popular special in 1964. After· the legend of many of the poor stu­ spa and maybe a chalm bracelet." many of the newest followers ings of Rudolph is the only 20th century St. Nicholas meta­ dents lived in poverty Ricardo Lima: "A Subaru ~ still celebrating Mithraism, also the poet American contribution to the Santa morphosed, chil­ and hunger, so he Inlpressa. " known as Saturnalia, or solstice, Clement Claus legend. dren left their stock­ decided to write a novel­ Derek Davenport: "I want a leather so they nee.ded a December holiday C Christmas Trees - This tradition ings outside and la about a miserly man, a coat, some new CDs, tools, and a new to compete. The Catholic Church began in Germany as early as 700 received fruit, disabled little boy and a watch." decided to officially recognize A.D. when people would honor the candy and nuts the visit by ghosts. On the day Griffith Taylor: "Being an interna­ Christ's birth on the 25th and caJledit evergreen tree in pagan ceremonies, next morning. of it.. release, "A tional student, I'd like a trip home so I Christ's Mass. Christmas took hold since it was the only tree that Now, the candy is Christmas Carol" sold ' could be with my family over the hol­ in the rest of the world after the remained green throughout the often replaced with 6,000 copies. Many iday ." Roman Emperor Constantine became year. By 1800, Christmas more expensive plays and film adapta- I Amanda Swaller: "I'm holding out baptized in 337 A.D. trees were popular in gifts, the gold tions have been made for an iced tea maker. 1 also want a Santa Claus - The Santa Oaus Germany, England and coins with a fra­ on Dickens' book, I computer and a new pair of glasses." story started with a saint: Saint other European countries. grant orange making it one of the Travis Guzman: "Music equip­ Nicholas of Asia Minor. St. The Christmas tree tradi- and the stock­ most well known sto­ ment. I really want some new micro- Nicholas was the tion immigrated to ings are tacked ries in the world. phones." . ~ patron saint of toys, America with on the mantle of "(I'm Dreaming of Jhanah Haynes-Mark: "1 want a · children and, oddly Pennsylvanian German the fireplace in a) White Christmas"­ Garneboy Advance, a blue UMSL enough, thieves. He immigrants. honor of The song was written track jacket, a DVD player, a whole performed Christmas Ornaments Moore's poem. in 1942 by Irving new wardrobe, some light-up sneak­ charitable works - In the Victorian era peo­ Christmas Berlin and was sung by ers, and a Jeep Cherokee." for people ple began decorating their Carols - This Bing Crosby in the Shayla Turner: "I want a black throughout his trees with candy, cookies dates back to ftlm "Holiday Inn." It Ford Tonka truck with glass packs, a · life, including and ribbon. The depart- the Middle was later used in the I DVD player, an apartment, car insur­ ~ giving gifts to ment store Woolworth's sold Ages in movie "White ance money, tuition money. just plain children and the ftrst manufactured orna­ England and Christmas." The song money, plane tickets to Washington providing ments in 1880. Martin Luther France where is one of the top sell­ for Spring Break, a shopping spree, dowries for was reportedly the first to put people took ing songs of all time and maybe my own fashion designer." poor girls to candles on the Christmas tree. The parts in carols, and has carried with Ralldy Sommers: "Free parking!" save them first time electric lights were singing as the image of Tori Caldwell: "Diamonds, Tyle:r from prosti- newly fallen on a platter, and shoes." .... tution. By the Over the centuries, the benevolent snow on a Tyler Cross: 'Td like a blue Chevy time he died, he Christmas spirit, now known as b rig h t S 10, a new wardrobe, the J\rmy guy had developed a Santa Claus, has been depicted Christmas from my philosophy class, and a beau­ cult following. St. many different ways. morning. tiful feathered evening gown." Nicholas became see P RESENTS, page 3h III "Christ mas lights up St. OUIS

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During the holiday season there of a nonper­ iii! are many things that people are able ishable food to enjoy around town. One of the personal most fascinating sights around the lights create with animat­ e r care item to area is one that will brighten up any­ electro-art sculptures, life size ftgures ed scenes' and special effects. Wonderland is another awe-inspiring are available at tickennaster.com and Operation Food Search. After visiting one's day: holiday light displays. and displays portraying the Christmas music plays in the back­ Christmas presentation. It is located at all Tickennaster locations. with Sallta, children ages 12 and There are many places in and Christmas story. The admission is grol,ll1d while people can view such at Tilles Park and is presented by St. The cost is $8 for a family vehicle under are able to take a carriage ride around the St. Louis area that provide free; however, donations are accept­ displays as Santa's flying reindeer, Louis County Parks. This exhibit and $30 for a commercial transport with him. There will be lights strung III drive- and walk-through displays. ed and the park is open November 22 toy land, the tunnel of lights, a 350- includes a tunnel of lights, a stream van. throughout the Loop, and variou5 These events often cost a small fee, through January 8, from 5:00 p.m. to foot waterfall of lights and angel of lights with deer drinking from it, For all-day people, an event that shows, food and free gift will be but in return they supply people with 9:30 p.m. For more information call flight training school. You can view elves building toys and Old Man might be of interest is the University available in shops and restaurants something different to do once a year. 618-397-6700. this in your car or call ahead and Wmter. The park is open November City Loop Holiday Walk. The walk is throughout the strip. One captivating display that is Another breathtaking exhibit is reserve your own carriage by calling 22 through January 5, from 5:30 p.m. on December 7, from noon until 4:00 This holiday season take your available to see is the Way of Lights Santa's Magical Kingdom located in 636-458-1757 for groups of 4-20 to 9:30 p.m., Sunday through Friday. p.m. Santa arrives at noon, and chil­ loved one or a group of frien out to Christmas display. This display is Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park next to people. It is open every night from The display is open on Saturdays for dren are able to take pictures with do something new. These e enis are located in Belleville, illinois, at the Six Flags. There are more than two November 15 to January 3, from 5:30 horse-drawn carriage rides only, Santa at the Tivoli Theatre. Photos all open to the public and for all ages. • National Shrine of Our Lady of the million lights in p.m. until 10:30 p.m., which Snows. Nearly the 35-acre 11:00 p .m .

.' Page B2 ~ke Current December 2, 2002 Favorite Christl11as T. V. specials best, with the Disney stars taking on adamantly does not want to be dinner. cial. Garfield (Loreuzo Mtlsic) tis less BY SARA PORTER meaningful now as it was in '65, espe­ Christmas (1974) Though this one cially in regards to the fear that used to be shown. every year around the roles of Dickens's characters. It unites the Muppets from "The than thrilled when John {Iom Hl!l.ge) . A&E Associate Christmas is getring too commercial. Christmas, it.has fallen out offavor but Mickey Mouse is Bob Cratchitt, Muppet Show," "Sesame Street" and takes him and Odie on a trip to his 3. The Grinch Who Stole still should be viewed if possible. After Scrooge McDuck is Ebeneezer "Fraggle Rock" (a feat fanrui'ly farm to celebrate the holidays. But once there, he bonds John's It's that time again, time to travel to Christmas (1966) This is the defini­ an editorial appears in a town newspa­ Scrooge and Goofy, Jiminy Cricket, not duplicated \\ith wily grandmother (Pat e¥en the Island of Misfit Toys, or laugh at tive version of the story of the mean per saying that Santa is "a fraudulent Willie the Giant and Pete are the four until the tribute to Carroll), doing something nice for her. Music I Charlie Brov.'Il'S little tree, or feel a Grinch who tries to stop Christmas myth," Santa refuses to come to the ghosts. It's a charming version of the their creator, lim lump in your throat when the Grinch's from corning to Whoville. Boris town. So, a local clockmaker tries to classic that tells the story in a humor­ Henson). Henson is does a fine job playing the cat and also gives him a little spark of niceness to heart grows three sizes bigger and Karloff's narration is very clever and make a clock that Santa will hear on ous but respectful way, and it was the also included., in breaks the measuring device. While in well-spoken. The Grinch is very his rounds, only for things to go aVil)' first major cartoon role for Scrooge one of the last 'prove that even a lazy, selfish cat can !be transfonned every once in a while. the middle of studying for finals or humorous as a crabby villain and as a once more. It's also a nice and not too McDuck, who proved ,so popular that TV appear­ rA..-_- decorating the house, it might be a sweet, reformed Grinch, and of course heavy handed story about believing in he acquired his own series, "Duck ances he 13. The s.tory of Santa Olal!JS good idea to watch these Christmas there's his scene-stealing dachshund, faith and imagination over science and Tales," with Alan Young still playing mad e .(1996) A fairly new addition to the specials that bring back fond memo­ Max. who is roped into the job of rein­ reason. the role. C hristmas specials and yet another ries. deer and Thurl Ravenscroft's singing. 7. Small One (1978) The second 10. The Life and Adventures of take on Santa Oaus' life. 'This time Here, in chronological order, is a in "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." religious story on this list, this time by Santa Claus (1985) Not to be con­ Santa (Ed A.sner), a toymaker, and his list of some good specials to view for 4. The Little Drummer Boy Disney. A little boy (Sean Marsball) is fused with "Santa Oaus is Conling to wife, Martha (Betty White), get lost in the holiday season. Some are well (1968) This was Ranken-Bass's sec­ told to give up his beloved donkey, Town" and 'The Year Without a Santa a Snowstorm and are granted immor- known, and some are a little more ond Christmas special and contained a Small One, to the market. They meet Claus," 'The Life and Adventures of tality after they stumble upon the obscure: more poignant, darker story line than cruel owner after cruel owner, until Santa Claus" takes.a darker approach Land of Elves and rescue a miS­ 1. Rudolph the Red Nosed Rudolph. After, Aaron (Ted Eccles), they meet a kindly man who offers to to the story of Santa Clans. Based on a chievous elf, Clement (Miko Reindeer (1964) This special was the titular character's, parents are buy the donkey for one piece of silver short story by L. Frank Baurn, a group Hughes). Even though he what established the stop motion ani­ killed, he acquires a hatred for people, so he can take his pregnant wife to of fairy folk led by the Great Ak: must makes 'an enemy of their leader, mation company Rankin-Bass as the only having three animal friends. He Bethlehem. Though not as dark as decide whether to grant a dying Santa Nostros (Tim Cuny), SaTlta undisputed king of Holiday Shows. meets the three Wise Men (paul 'The Little Drummer Boy" and not as Claus immortality. an honor must make good on his wish The story of Rudolph the little reindeer Frees), who are following a mysterious much in circulation, this is still a very never before bestowed upon a to deliver · a toy to every (Billie Mae Richardson); Henney, his star, and follows them to the manger in sweet and touching story. mortal. This was a very good child around the elf/dentist friend; and Yukon Bethlehem. Though the religious sto­ 8. Christmas Eve on Sesame poignant, moying story, but worleL The voice acting is Comelius, a miner (Paul Soles; Larry ryline may put off some people, this Street (1978) Believe it ornot, Sesame perhaps too disturbing at brilliaTltly cast wi.th ..1Ft Asner as Old St. Nick D. M3flll) , who leave the North Pole special is a very beautifully acted, seri­ Street did exist before Elmo, and times for its oWn good. ~ after being ridiculed, is still as funny ously told story with the same stop here's documented proof. 11lis special The scene with the fairy and Cuny as Nostr:os. and pleasing to watch, particularly the motion style as "Rudolph." is about Big Bird and his attempts to folk is particularly inter­ Curry is particularly sweet scene on the Island of Misfit 5. Frosty the Snowman (1969) find out how Santa Oaus gets into esting, as fascinating crea­ memorable in iP--r""'t- making Nostros Toys. Another Ranken-Bass film, this one those skinny chimneys without getting tures, such as fairies, elves, giants and -"'"'...... r.II_ ...... -- - '- not so much a clear 2. A Charlie Brown Christmas about the 'Jolly, happy soul" who is stuck. It alternates with a take on the goblins, appear, each one unique. (1965) TIlls stOlY about Charlie being sent to the North Pole to avoid the popular O. Henry story, "Gift of the 11. Muppet Family Christmas villain, but just doubtful about Santa roped into a school production of the warm air, is still a very funny special. Magi," which stars Bert and Ernie. (1987) The MUppets take a trip to Claus and slowly learning to First Christmas is the first ever animat­ Though Jackie Vernon makes a very "Christmas Eve on Sesame Street" Fozzie's mother's farmhouse for a get­ accept the man and his ed Pcanuts special. It is full of humor­ warmhearted Frosty, the show is defi­ captures all of the hilarious characters together, and chaos ensues. This is a dream. ous lines, such as Lucy's list of nitely stolen by the hilarious magician and values that the television series very funny holiday special that shows So, this year in the middle of Char]je's phobias and passing out the villain, Prof. Hinckle (Billy De Wolf) does. all of the typical Muppet zaniness, 12. A the Christmas festivities, pop in a parts in the play (in the hopes of being and his wise-guy rabbit sidekick, 9. Mickey's Christmas Carol such as an all-monster ''Night Before Garfield Christmas (1987) following 'video or tum on the 1V and get reac­ "the Christmas Queen") and is just as Hocus Pocus. (1983) Out of all of the "Christmas Christmas" comedy routine between on the heels of Charlie Bro\\TI, the lazy quainted with some old friends. It's a 6. 'TWas the Night Before Carol" parodies, this one might be the Fozzie, a snowman and a turkey that cat firjallygot his 0\\'Il Christmas spe- nice way to spend a holiday evening. ell~g, hom~mBd~ Bnd ehoeolllf~ i Spend the evening Give the gift of fresh-baked cookies with holiday classics BY STANFORD A . GRIFFITH Layer the ingredients in the given order into a wide- . Editor-in-Chief mouth I-quart canning jar. Pack each layer in BY CATHERINE 4. "Holiday lim." The quintessen­ AJ:, for the Jim Carrey version, it's not place before adding the next. MARQUiS-HOMEYER tial Hollywood big-color holiday even close. musical, with Fred Astaire and Bing 8. 'The Gold Rush .." This silent One of my favorite holiday traditions as a /J.&E Editor child was preparing gift packages for the On a small colored card, include the Crosby. See the previous ]jsting. comedy might not spring to mind, but elderly in my church and neighborhood. following baking instructions: If the weather outside is frightful, 5. "A Christmas Carol" You can't it has a holiday setting, although it's 1 Although the contents varied each 1 jar M&M Cookie Mix you might want to curl up with a good have Christmas without Dickens. The New Year's Eve, not Christmas. But year, one thing was alway constant: 3/4 c. butter, oftened holiday-themed video.1he list is most­ best wThlon ever of "A Christmas the sentiment and tone are right in the spilit of the season was 2 eggs, slightly beaten ly Christmas, mostly cla~sic and gener­ Caror' is the 1938 one with Reginald Charlie Chaplin's great 1925 classic contained in those gifts. 1 tsp. vanilla ally familiar, with a few surprises. To Owens. This bJ.ru:.kand wllite Briti-h '''The Gold Rush." The story takes Today, I just don't have be on this list, first of all. a movie has classic h3S never been , urpassed, even place in an Alaskan gold ruining town the time to make alJ the Preheat over to 375°. to be a good film. Generally, these if the carly smmd quality is not the and the pi\fotal New Year's EVe scene . films are sentimental, funny, romantic goodies that went into In a large bow~ cream but­ best. The wonderful acting and perfect is astonishing. those treats. But I still ter, eggs and vanilla. Add the or all three. sets and pace make up for the technical 9."Miracle on 34th Street" The . often want to give a M&M Cookie Mix and stir until 1. "It's a Wonderful Life." shortcomings. 19.+7 tale of a man named Kris Kringle similar gift. So I let well blended. Drop by rounded Everyone knows this top pick. "It's a 6. HA Christmas Story" A more is warm, sentimental and very those I give to do the tablespoonfuls onto a greased Wonderful Life" is a Christmas tradi­ quirk]' but completely charming holi-' Christmas-y. Child actress Maureen work by giving jars of cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 tion in many families. James Stewart is day film is the 1983 movie "A O'Hara appears in this holiday favorite perfect in Capra's 1946 film abou the cookie mix. Easy and ~ to minutes. Transfer to wire racks to Christmas Story." Everyone who's' that is aired on 1V throughout the sea­ prepare, these are great gifts for cool. triumph of the little man who lives a seen this film with its rambling tale of son and was the top holiday classic anyone at nearly any occasion. good life. The film is typical of Capra's . long-ago childhood is pulled in by its until supplanted by that James Stewart , \Vhile they say "homemade," they Cut a 9" circle of fabric style and just right for the season. combination of nostalgia without film (you know which one). certainly aren't homely once they have and place over the top of the 2. 'The Bishop's WIfe." A classic comyness. Even if you forget the title, 10. "Scrooged.'· Alil1ght, this is the been decorated. They're so simple even the sealed jar. Secure the cloth with a Hollywood. romance with an angel and you'll recognize it if someone oddball on the list. This 1988 Bill cllildren can get involved to make these home- rubber band. Then, using coordinat­ snowy nights, so there are points in describes it as that movie with the kid Murray comedy is the Fractured Fairy made gifts for their teachers. ing raffia or ribbon, attach the. gift common with that first one, This 1947 who gets his tongue frozen to a flag- Tale (for those who know Moose arid pole. . . Below I have included some of my favorite jar cookie card with the recipe. film is more romantic; the angel is a Squirrel) version of Dickens's classic. recipes. Each one takes less than 15 minutes to make; and Feel free to use Reeses Pieces, holiday M&Ms, now-deceased husband helping his 7. "How the Grinch Stole If you haven't seen "A Christmas if you make several at a time, each will probably take less peanut/crunchy/etc. M&Ms or any other similar candies. widow get through life. The cast is Christm!lS." This is a holiday must - Carol," you have no business watching than 10 minutes. All they take are a few simple dry ingre- ideal, with Cary Grant, David Niven the original one, of course. TIlls was a this, but if you have seen the proper dients, a little patience and some I-quart jars. Although they do take time, one of my favorite things to and Loretta Young. 1957 TV special, but the Dr, Suess ani­ version, the parody is priceless. include in a Christmas basket is a clove-studded orange. 3. "White Christmas," Another mated story narrated by British actor Buy them as gifts or just watch GoURMET BAR MIX The fragrant smell of these orbs was used in antebellum classic pair is "White Christmas" and Boris Karloff, the original them with friends and family, but times to decorate the house. Bring them into your house by "H0]jday Inn." Although everyone rec­ Frankenstein monster, is as perfect as either way, these films will lift your 1 c. all-purpose flour simply pushing whole cloves into the skins of ripe oranges, ognizes the name of the first one, the possible. And so are those weird songs. h.oliday spirit. 1/2 tsp. baking powder If the orange's skin is tough, use a pencil to make a tiny famous song is in "Holiday Inn." Both 1/2 tsp. baking soda whole before you insert the clove. Tie a ribbon aroUnd the are musicals with romance and come­ 1 1/4 c. old-fasllioned oats, blended orange and hang it anywhere you want a fresh holiday dy. ''Holiday Inn" was the first one and MARGOT KIDDER star's in 1 (5.5 oz.) milk chocolate bar, grated smell. is peppered with Irving Berlin music, 1/2 c. granulated sugar A final item to add to your gift basket is a potpourri song and dance in the grand tradition THE 1/2 c. brown sugar sachet made from the same material as the cover of the jar of Hollywood. The .story of two enter­ 1/2 c. chopped nuts of cookie mix. These can be placed oyer air vents to fill the tainers opening a resort that is only 112 c. chocolate chips . entire house with aroma. open during the holidays is farfetched Just place all the above in a basket, attach a ribbon and a but a great showcase for Bing Crosby Layer the ingredients in the given order into a wide­ gift tag, toss in some candles, cinnamon sticks and candy, and Fred Astaire. This film was such a mouth I-quart canning jar, Pack each layer in place before and you have a homemade gift perfect for anyone. And hit that they followed it up in 1954 adding the next. since all these items are non-perishable, the basket can be with "White Christmas," starring Bing left for sorrieone without wOrr,Ying about refrigeration. Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary On a small colored card, include Clooney. . the following baking instructions: GOURMET BARS . (makes 24) 1 jar Gounnet Bar Mix 112 c. butter, softened 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tbsp. milk 1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 3500. In a large bowl, cream butter, eggs, milk and vanilla. Add the Gourmet Bar Mix and stir until well blended. Spread batter into a lightly greased or sprayed 9"x12"x2" glass baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan. Cut into 2" squares.

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\ I Page4B December '2 , 2002 Holiday movies for guys BY MATT SCHORR Cookies bring holiday pleasure rank them. The imbecile criminals are subjected ! Dutch. This seems to not only be Staff Writer to bb's to the groin, a hot iron to the i BY MELISSA MCCRARY Heat oven to 4000. Roll 113 of the dough to l/8-inch a great holiday movie for guys, but face. a nail through the foot and those I Sta}j\iiriler thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut with I-inch star­ also one of the very few are just a few I This movie should ; shaped cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased At last the blissful holiday season Thanks!Zi ving movies that was not earn quite a few chuckles. I There's nothing mDre festive throughout the holiday sea­ cookie sheet. Bake about 6 minutes or until light brown. is here.· The year is nearly over, and just so~e nehvork special. Ed O'Neil National Lampoon's Christmas son than light~, decorations, music and the joy of baking Move from cookie sheet to wire rack. Let cool for 30 min­ (best known as AI Bundy in the sit­ Vacation. Now this is truly a guy's i as soon as professors flllish cram­ cookies. utes. Spread frosting onto cookies and sprinkle with.colored ming all the . informa­ com "l\1atTied With Children ") stars Chrismlas comedy. Everything that I For many years, my family and I have enjoyed the time sugars. tion they forgot about in this wonderful comedy that many could go wrong for poor Chevy ! with each other and have cherished the Christmas season earlier in the semester people seem to have forgotten. As a Chase does, along with several more : when we get together to roll out cookie dough. Even if you don't have time to m.ake your own cookie down students' throats very reluctant blue-collar hero, Dutch mishaps. This movie has it all: slap- i Each year, we try to become more creative by corning up dough. pick up some pre-made dough and make some hol­ for the upcoming fInal agrees to pick up his fiancee's son at SLick, near-insanity, and really big I with new idea, andcookie recipes. Chocolate-chip. peanut iday memories of your 0\\-'11 this year. exams, even the students an expensive college to bring him kIlOckers on a hot cashier in a store. I butter and sugar cookies have always been a few of my ofUM-St. Louis wiJl be home for Thanksgiving. The con- And with a classic line like 'The sh- : family's favorites. However, we have stumbled across some -C[ was full! " this movie is definitely i able to enjoy the won­ stant clashes between the new recipes that I am sure others will enjoy. ders of Christmas. blue-collar Dutch and a must! the w.hite-col1ar (and Gremlins. Everyone loves Everyone is in store CHOCOLATE KIss PEANur BU'ITER COO.h."JES for lights, presents, spoiled) boy are Gremlins, right? Well, at least i feasts and the ungodly really funny. And Gizmo, anyway. What better plot for ; Cook time: 30 minutes amount of Christmas guys will appreci­ a Christmas movie thatl for a small ' Makes: 3 dozen movies and specials ate the physical New York town's Christmas to be ! Ingredients: that will soon flood encoun­ completely ruined by a bunch of little i . 1 can (14 mmces) sweetened condensed miJk green monsters that thrive on deadly I the airways. These ters that 3/4 c. peanut butter mischief while cackling maniacaUy! ; are almost always a r i s e 2 c. Original Bisquick Mix. f a irly Just make sure to keep this movie ' family films or shows 1 tsp. vanilla often. away from water and never, ever that, more often than granulated sugar not, are nothing more watch it after midnight! 36 milk chocolate kisses than reteHings of either Rocky IV. Sylvester Stallone i knew a great way to celebrate : "A Christmas Carol, " Heat oven to 375° . .Mix milk, peanut butter and vaniUa "A Christmas Story" or Christmas. He traveled overseas into i in large bowl until smooth. Stir in Bisquik. Shape dough "It's a Wonderful Life. " the pre-fallen Soviet Union and be.at i into 1 1!4.. inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on Speaking of "A Christmas Home the crap out of a big, bad Communist ' ungreased cookie sheet Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until bot­ Story, " everyone should be Alone. boxer. And they thought that he'd : toms of cookies just begin to bro\\'ll. Immediately after Yeah, "Home done it all when he beat a street-smart . prepared for the twenty-four removing cookies from the oven, presS hour marathons it enjoys evelY Alone ., is con­ Mr. T who kncv.. all about " ... pain l " ------chocolate kiss into top of each warm now and then. sidered a family and how to "make you hw"t. fOO'1 " cookie. • Soon, movies like 'The movie, but the Celebrate Christmas by watching two MARUT KIDDER stars in Santa Clause" and now "The ungodly white guys duke it out for the boxing SNOWFLAKE COOKlES Santa Clause 2 " will be amount of tor­ World Heavyweight Championship. THE crammed down all our ture that Die Hard. Evelyone should Cook time: 2 hours M cCaulley know about this movie. Not only throats, along with the newly Makes 2 dozen digitized "Rudolph the Red­ Caulkin di 'hes that, but they should have seen it at Ingredients: least twice by nowl Bruce Willis bat­ Nosed Reindeer " and "The out to Joe Pesci 1 c. granulated sugar Grinch. " and Daniel tles the odds and take out an entire 3/4 c. butter or margarine It would seem that Stern make regime of criminals inside a sky­ 1 tsp. vanilla all sc;aper in Los Angeles, all the while Hollywood thinks that hol­ this a real 2 eggs iday movies should be chick movie for wondering what's in store for New I 2 112 c. all pUIpOse flour Year's. flicks, but fortunately there g uy s 1·tsp. of baking powder are a few shining rene­ Left at Die Hard II. "How can the same . 1 tsp. of salt thing happen to the same guy t\vice? gades in the ever-present hom e c.ulored sanding sugar onslanght of St. Nicholas a I o n e " Perhaps no one will ever know, but frosting and his eight freakin' rein- during a horrible mix-up before a fans of guy movies will certainly be Cream granulated sugar, butter, famil y holiday vacation, our yOWlg thrilled that it did. Bruce Willis takes deer. So, for the guys out there, here vanilla and eggs in large bowl. Beat in is a list of movies that even guy can hero is forced to face two incredibly on the odds again by battling terror­ flour, baking powder and salt. Cover enjoy during the holidays. Because stupid cat burglar all by himself. ists in a Washington D.C. internation­ and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no they're all so good, it's impossible to And boy does he deal with them! al airport. "Yippee-kai- ayl " longer than 24 hours. MOVIES, from page 3b

Jan. 3: Oscar possibiliti es, . taning Michael his mother: based on a true story. Schmacher. Narc - gritty crime drama about Caine. Brendan Fraser; directed by f y Kingdom - retell ing of Sin Eater - supernatural thriller the hunt for a cop's murderer, with Philip Noyt:e. Shake pe.are's • King Lear, " . et about a pri t: taning Heath Ledger Oscar quality acting by Ray Liotta Love Liza - indie drama about yup­ amongst gangsters in modern The Guys - Oscar hopeful for Sex With Strangers - an adults­ pi widower who niffs gasoline: stars Li erpool, starring Ri hard H!lI1js iII SigC)1Ullel }i ea .r. also ,tars .I\nthony ealtisq o· ( d only movie from the creators of the Philip Seymour Hoffman. hislast roJe . LaPaglia in a l:fl.le about a jOurrialist HBO reality series 'Taxicab Sonny - directorial debut for Phone Booth - thriller about a man helping a FD ' ¥ n ·\l.tite.eulDgies Confessions, " a voyeuristic look at Nicola5 Cage: a gri tty tale about a L ­ trapped in a phone booth by sniper; for eight fellow firemen lost in the three couples living out their sexual year old male prosti tute controlled by tarring Colin Farrell, directed by Joel World Trade Tower incident. fantasies (l week only at Ti voli). Jan. 10: 25th Hour - director Spike Lee's leonardo tom. latest stars Edward Norton as a young man who parties the night away on his last day before beginning a jail term dicaprio hanks for drug dealing; an Oscar possibility. Confessions of a Dangerolls Mind - George Oooney directs this adaptation of the cult-hit memoir of game show producer Chuck Barris, who claimed to be a CIA hitman; script by \\-Titer of "Being John Malkovich, " Charlie Kaufman; stars Sam Rockwell, George Clooney, and Drew Barrymore. The Pianist - director Roman Polanski's semi-biographical Holocaust drama about a musician y.- who escapes the Nazis; an Oscar hope­ ful. His Secret Life - Italian!French (a .. uiet time for song, scripture, prayer and meditation) film about a recent widow who uncov­ ers her departed husband's secret life as a gay man; winner at NY Lesbian and 2.2:40pm Gay Film Fest. Teusdays, Upcoming but date unknown, ,maybe January, with many Oscar Dec. 2 .& 9, 2002 hopefuls: , All or Nothing - renowned indie 'filmmaker Mike Nichol's latest fIlm 313 MSC about the emotional dynamics of a lower income London family; a Cannes favorite. Talk to Her - director Pedro ALL are Welcome Almodovar ( "All About My Mother Sponsored by: Catholic Newman Center, Lutheran Campus ") has potential art house hit in fIlm . Minist.ry and Wesley Foundation Campus ministry about two men whose girlfriends are in comas, a hit at St. · Louis International Film Fest. Personal Velocity - a Sundance Music by St. Louis Recorder Society winning drama, also at St. Louis Film Fest; the separate stories of three women, stars Parker Posey, and Kyra Sedgwick. ALII Bend it Like Beckham - witty tale about an Indian girl living in J?ritain 2002 who longs to be a pro soccer player. Evelyn - director Bruce Beresford's TRIVIA true-story tale of 1950s improverished Irish dad trying to regain custody of his The true story children, .starring Pierce Brosnan, tJ.IGHT Julianna Margulies, and Aidan Quinn. of a real fake. 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Jewelry .is a classic gift for owns a Palm Pilot, many accessories . your brain for original gift ideas. As boyfriends or girlfriends. Watch for are available for each model (make Christmas approaches quickly, those discount prices and good bargains at sure you know what model the feelings of gift-anxiety set in. any retail store. For women, a' receiver of your gift owns). Palm Everyone has been in this situation bracelet or necklace can be a mean­ 'Pilots can tie found in electronic at one time or another. Many wait ingful gift. The guy in your life might stores and online. . until the last posSible minute and appreciate a watch. 2. Movies are always appreciated. peruse the aisles of stores looking for 6. A Framed Picture. Remember With all of the highly rated movies end of the season discounts. This that crazy girl's night out or your that hit screens in 2002, a variety of year, instead of enduring that all~too- romantic getaway? If you've got choices are available. "Spiderman," familiar sense of panic, here are ten memories of those unforgettable "Lord of the Rings," "Star Wars simple (and relatively cheap) ideas moments caught on film, then pic­ Episode 2," "Austin Powers 3" and for family, close friends and signifi- tures can make great gifts. Wal-Mart Harry Potter were some popular cant others. and Kmart sell inexpensive, creative movies in the last year that are now 10. Money may not be original, frames of all styles. You can frame a out on video and DVD. but it is definitely appreciated by col- single photo or create a collage. 1. Gift Certificates. When lege students. Money in a funny card 5. A Basket with a Theme. Instead Christmas shopping, there is always a can go a long way. For those people of buying one large gift, you can put chance that the item you painstaking­ . who seem to have everything, you together a basket full of little things. ly pick doesn't fit or isn't really can't go wrong with cash. 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