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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at IRL @ UMSL. It has been accepted for inclusion in Current (2010s) by an authorized administrator of IRL @ UMSL. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Vol. 51 Issue 1547 The Current November 13, 2017 UMSL’S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWS UMSL Students Take First Place for Civic Engagement Nationally KAT RIDDLER of eligible UMSL students voted last nor’s office where students can learn with Associated Students of Univer- planning for voter registration and Managing Editor November. more about how to serve on state sity of Missouri to host lunch-and- education efforts in fall 2018. UMSL students voted at a 17 per- boards and commissions, working learns for local elected officials, and atricia Zahn, Director of Com- cent higher rate than students na- Pmunity Outreach & Engage- tionally when controlled for factors ment, was a guest speaker at the such as the age of the school’s stu- Student Government Association dent population according to UMSL General Assembly Meeting on No- Daily. vember 10. Zahn carried two awards Zahn was pleased to share that up with her to the podium to speak UMSL also competed in the All about student voting. In Campus Democracy Challenge The awards were the first of where 300 universities around the their kind. Zahn traveled to Wash- nation competed for excellence in ington, D.C. for three awards for student voter engagement. UMSL the University of Missouri-St. Lou- placed first in the competition. is’ students being civically involved “We have a responsibility to our and voting. Thirty awards were giv- community and that’s part of who en out total. we are as a university,” she said. Zahn stated that in 2012, accord- “That’s why we educate people– ing to data gathered as part of the for citizenship. That’s why we have National Study of Learning, Voting public education.” and Engagement conducted by re- After the results of 2012, UMSL searchers at Tufts University, UMSL created a civic engagement coali- was an outlier with 61.7 percent of tion that meets every month. They eligible UMSL students voting in already have programs in the works the November election. Just last for next year. This winter, they are THE CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/ year, the number rose to 67.4 percent hosting sessions with the Gover- ALL In Awards given to UMSL this year for high civic engagement. General Assembly Passes Resolution Among Full November Agenda Kat Riddler set up interviews on the campus. Managing Editor The accreditation process certifies a quality of learning and ensures he Student Government As- best practices are followed. They Tsociation met on November 10 are looking for five criteria that can at 12:30 p.m. in the SGA Chambers be found on the SGA portal on Tri- for the second to last meeting of the ton Sync. They will start advertising semester. the process in the spring and host The Senate Joint Resolution open forums. In the fall, HLC will (SJR 001)-Resolution on Shared conduct interviews for the student Governance was brought before opinion section. the General Assembly for a vote Patricia Zahn, director of com- this meeting after being introduced munity outreach & engagement, the previous month. The resolution shared with the students awards states that shared governance is a UMSL was given because of high problem at the University Assembly SGA website screenshot. Students can fill out an anonymous form for suggestions, questions, or concerns. student voter turnout in elections. level with representation for faculty on TritonSync. rights. In a debate setting, members There were several guest speak- UMSL was number one of 300 uni- being 38, students 13, and staff 3. The Parliamentarian Ryerson be- were asked to speak to the Speaker ers. The first was Alan Heisel, Spe- versities nationwide for student civ- resolution was sponsored by Sena- gan the SGA meeting giving some of the House instead of individuals. cial Assistant to the Provost for ic engagement. tor Daniel Pogue, junior, mechani- tips to parliamentary procedure. There were some non-voting mem- Accreditation, who spoke about the Xavier Blackwell, coordina- cal engineering and co-sponsored He explained that resolutions can bers present, so Ryerson noted that Higher Learning Commission ac- tor of leadership education, spoke by Senator Patrick Archer, gradu- be made by anyone in the senate they could not vote and they could creditation. The commission has about several opportunities that ate, mathematics, and Senator Dan- or general assembly. He noted that seek to have the floor, but they were 1300 public and private universi- students have to be more involved iel Ryerson, senior, pre-engineering. there are some motions that need not automatically given the right to ties in 19 states that are accredited in the spring semester. The Spring The resolution was passed by the prior notice like resending/amend- have the floor. Ryerson requested through them. UMSL must sub- Expo is in January and registration General Assembly. The full resolu- ing something, changing bylaws, or any parliamentary procedure ques- mit a long, in-depth report to sub- on Triton Sync opened November 1. tion can be found on the SGA portal changing the nature of a member’s tions be directed to him to answer. mit to them before they come to continued on page 3 What’s Inside:

Senator Ellis, pg. 4 UMSL Symphony, pg. 5 Volleyball, pg. 6 DNC, pg. 7 2 November 13, 2017 CURRENT STAFF

EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Michael Plumb Managing Editor Kat Riddler News Editor Aubrey Byron Features Editor Now hiring! Sports Editor Roderick Wilbon A&E Editor Chris Zuver Opinions Editor Kyle Mannisi Copy Editors Daniel Brown-Schnurr Staff Writers Harold Crawford Mike A. Bryan Austin C. Hayes

Staff Photographer John Deasy Tyler Obermark

DESIGN Production Editor OPEN General Assembly Passes Resolution Among Photo Editor OPEN Web Editor Full November Agenda OPEN Multimedia Editor continued from page 1 ed, please fill out the form on Triton in the SGA Chamber. Check out Tri- Coca-Cola donation request fund is Roderick Wilbon The last day to register for the event Sync for MLK Day 2018. tonSync for the proposed numbers $2,918.81. She assured the assembly Cartoonist/Artists is January 1 at 5 p.m. The Last Lec- In the President’s Report, Sean based on CPI. There is also a link to that the Coca-Cola donation fund Amanda Royer ture series will be April 24, but they Burkett, senior, criminology and provide feedback and suggestions will carry over to next semester if Mike Diliberto are looking for students to nominate criminal justice, asked students to if students could not attend: http:// all is not used this semester. Risius teachers on Triton Sync now. A pro- check their email for forums asking www.umsl.edu/studentlife/sga/ pointed out the Triton Snack Pack BUSINESS fessional development program will for student feedback on the Strategic suggestions.html Road renovations initiative. Students may ask for Business Manager take place on November 16 at 11 a.m. Plan. SGA had a restructure meeting will be happening in phases, please snack packs at several locations on Cassandra Filip Advertising Director on south campus with Angela Duck- after the meeting to discuss the in- check your email this semester and campus: Student Social Services, 144 Michael Plumb worth. Email [email protected] ternal committee’s next step in re- next semester for road closings. Millennium Student Center; Veter- Ad Representatives if you are interested in attending. structuring the organization. More Vice President Sammi Risius, ju- ans’ Center, 211 Clark Hall; MSC Op- Now hiring! MLK Day of Service is looking for forums are to take place before next nior, media studies, discussed that erations, 218 MSC; Nursing Admin Distribution Manager students interested in short term meeting. Fees and tuition increase the Sodexo co-sponsorship mon- Building front desk; School of Social Chris Zuver leadership opportunity. If interest- meeting will be next Friday at 1 p.m. ey balance is $344. The remaining continued on page 8 Social Media Director Aubrey Byron Archivist Steven Doerhoff

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MON 50 TUE 50 WED 57 THU 52 FRI 61 SAT 55 SUN 56 34 46 33 46 39 36 37 November 13, 2017 news 3 Reflection: Fall Views from Campus Kat Riddler phers have made sure to note the Managing Editor change on campus. We would like to take this time to look at the different oet Stanley Horowitz said, views of campus that have changed P"Winter is an etching, spring a with the colder weather within the watercolor, summer an oil painting last week or two. and autumn a mosaic of them all." Let us know your view from The semester is already starting campus and tag The Current on to come to a close with fall break Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter., starting next week. It is easy to be with your pictures. We look for- fixated on work and projects this ward to seeing your pictures before time of year, but some photogra- fall break. News Brief: COE MICHEAEL PLUMB/THE CURRENT MICHEAEL PLUMB/THE is Interviewing View of the Touhill in the field next to the MSC. Candidates Aubrey Byron College of Education and Hu- News Editor man Services West Virginia University he University of Missouri-St. Campus Visit: November 14-15 TLouis is interviewing candi- Campus-wide Presentation: No- dates for the College of Education vember 14, 2-3:30 p.m., Ed Collabitat Dean position. Three candidates have been invited to visit the cam- Dr. Dave L. Edyburn pus next week. A university-wide Associate Dean for Research email was sent out on Thursday No- College of Education and Hu- vember 9. It stated “Information on man Performance each candidate and their visit can University of Central Florida be found on our Executive Search Campus Visit: November 27-28, Website. Each candidate will pro- Campus-wide Presentation: No- vide a campus-wide presentation vember 27, 2-3:30 p.m., Ed Collabitat

and will spend time meeting with CURRENT MICHEAEL PLUMB/THE COE faculty, staff, and students Dr. Ann R. Taylor View from the trees next to the MSC looking at ABH and Lucas Hall. and some of our broader campus Interim Dean community.” Professor of Curriculum and The three candidates are as Instruction follows: College of Education University of Missouri-St. Louis Dr. M. Cecil Smith Campus Visit: November 29- Associate Dean for Research 30 Campus-wide Presentation: and Graduate Education November 29, 2-3:30 p.m., Ed Professor, Learning Sciences & Collabitat Human Development

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he following is a series of dai- press Scripts employee was trans- Tly crime and incident reports ported to the hospital via ambulance RIDDLER OF RORY COURTESY issued by the University of Missou- after suffering a fall. An UMSL stu- View from West Drive. ri- St. Louis Police Department be- dent reported their parked car was tween November 3 to 8. struck and damaged on November November 3: An UMSL faculty 2. At 12:50 p.m. personal property Currently Involved Column member reported receiving a fraud- belonging to an UMSL student that ulent email requesting payment. At was found off campus was turned his week in the Office of Stu- food and hygiene items to support ment may submit a Spring Involve- 11:35 a.m. An accident occurred be- in to UMSL PD. The owner was no- Tdent Involvement at the Uni- the Pagedale Beyond Housing Fam- ment Expo 2018 Registration Form, tween two vehicles with no inju- tified and held for safekeeping. At versity of Missouri-St. Louis: ily Support Center, school uniforms found on TritonSync, no later than ries and only minor damage. At 1:45 10:15 p.m. UMSL PD and facilities • Apply to be an MLK Day of Ser- (or cash donations for them) and Monday, January 1, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. an UMSL staff member report- responded for an odor of natural vice Site Leader! Students and staff/ winter accessories for the Norman- p.m. Please note that space is lim- ed a laptop stolen from a conference gas. faculty are paired with each other to dy School Collaborative! Registra- ited, so organizations and depart- room. November 7: At 9:50 a.m. an serve as a liaison to the UMSL Stu- tion to participate is open October ments will be assigned space in the November 4: No incidents to re- UMSL student was treated and re- dents of Service board by working 30-November 22. Register your or- order the reservation forms are re- port on this day. leased by paramedics after expe- with a community organization to ganization or department at https:// ceived. The Expo registration form November 5: At 12:15 a.m. riencing a seizure. At 4:41 p.m. an design the service project (if neces- orgsync.com/59704/forms/289026. must be complete by a student rep- UMSL PD and facilities responded UMSL student was transported sary), assessing the needs, and lead- Donations will be collected Novem- resentative, not the student organi- to a sewage backup in a student’s to the hospital via ambulance af- ing volunteers through the day of ber 27-December 1. Individuals zation advisor. If you have questions apartment. At 10:10 a.m. UMSL PD ter feeling faint. At 9:00 p.m. an service. This is an awesome, short- may drop off donations in OSI (366 about Expo, please contact the Of- checked on a student at the request UMSL student reported tires on term leadership opportunity. Ap- MSC) during that same time. fice of Student Involvement at 314- of a parent, all was in order. At 2:30 their parked car damaged. At 11:18 ply at https://orgsync.com/59704/ • The Office of Student Involve- 516-5291. We look forward to seeing p.m. UMSL PD assisted Normandy p.m. UMSL PD contacted a relative forms/288759. ment is proud to sponsor Spring you in January. PD when their K9 unit was injured of an elderly man that was lost on • Register to participate in Hol- Expo on Wednesday, January 17, The Office of Student Involve- during a storm. At 6:39 p.m. UMSL campus. idayFest, the campus-wide food 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. in ment can be contacted at 314-516- PD and Northeast FD responded November 8: No incidents to re- drive! Each year, our entire campus the Millennium Student Center 2nd 5291 or studentinvolvement@umsl. to a fire alarm in the facilities shop port on this day. comes together to serve the commu- floor rotunda. All interested student edu. caused by a faulty alarm. November 9: nity and families in need for Holi- organizations that are recognized November 6: At 9:15 a.m. an Ex- dayFest. We collect non-perishable by the Office of Student Involve- 4 features November 13, 2017 SGA Spotlight: Ysaye Ellis, Making a Difference through Involvement Harold Crawford tion and said ‘yes, this is the campus There have been challenges that Staff Writer for me.’” Ellis has faced. Ellis said, “Through Currently, he hosts a show “Saye it all, honestly, the things that keep hadwich Ysaye Ellis, Jr. bet- in the Kitchen” on Tuesdays and me motivated are seeing my actions Cter known as Ysaye Ellis, se- Thursdays from 7 to 9 a.m. on The I make actually help others on cam- nior, media studies, is a senator for U radio. The show plays the top 40 pus. Through all the frustrations the Student Government Associa- of hip-hop and R&B. He said, “The and all the hard work, it’s worth it to tion. He serves on the Information reason I created my show was to see it actually make difference. The Technology and Physical Facilities, have an outlet where I could express interaction with chancellor and or- Space, the Student Activities Budget myself… I focus on informing the ganizations on UMSL campus make Committee (SABC), and the General UMSL community of what's hap- a big difference for me personally.” Services committees. pening on campus and what's going Ellis ran for Vice President He is active in other student on in the world." against Sammi Risius, junior, media groups on campus as well. He is the Ellis continued, "There is no studies, in the spring. “…[S]he won, Events Coordinator of the Associ- greater feeling than to know that you but I was definitely in support. I’m ated Black Collegians, member of are the best source of information.” here to support. It’s all about mak- Sab, and Vice President SEMPA. He Ellis had a brother who attend- ing UMSL better. We are all fighting is on the road to being inducted in ed UMSL and he showed him how the same fight. National Society of Leadership and he could make a difference on cam- Losing the Vice President posi- Success. Ellis said, “Put yourself pus. He said, “I joined SGA to make tion did not stop Ellis from being around people you want to be like.” a difference and to be a light for involved in campus. He encourages Ellis chose the University of upcoming students so they can see students to know why they run for Missouri-St. Louis for the media you don’t have to be a certain type an SGA position. “Know your why,

studies program. He said, “When I of person, nor do you have to be cut stay consistent and don’t quit. Quit- ELLIS OF YSAYE COURTESY first toured here, I saw the radio sta- for a specific kind of cloth.” ters walk alone.” Ysaye Ellis of SGA. Dr. Nicholas Matsakis Memorial Lecture Focuses on Thermopylae and Modern World

Austin C. Hayes Staff Writer

n October 30, in Century ORoom A of the Millennium Student Center, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, held The Sixth Annual Dr. Nicholas Matsakis Me- morial Lecture. The lecture was on, “The Impact of Thermopylae on our Modern World.” A pre-lecture reception, be- gan at 7 p.m. with a catered din- ner. The lecture started at 7:30 p.m. and was presented by Dr. Nicho- las Matsakis’ son, Elias Matsakis, with introduction from the Hellen- ic Government-Karakas Founda- tion Chair of Greek Studies Michael Cosmopoulos. “Tonight is a special occasion, because our speaker is none oth- er than his [referencing Dr. Mat- sakis] son Mr. Elias Matsakis. And,

of course, we all know the Matsakis CURRENT C. HAYES/THE AUSTIN Family, and their circumstances,” Elias Matsakis speaking at the sixth annual Dr. Nicholas Matsakis Memorial Lecture in Century Room A. Professor Cosmopoulos said as he yer, who along with his siblings, tablished back in 2012. “Mycenae of Greek Studies. applause, followed by a question introduced Matsakis. honor their father Dr. Matsakis Rich in Gold,” was the first lecture “Before I was a lawyer, I was a and answer section directed by Matsakis, an accomplished law- with these memorial lectures es- given, that described Greek Helle- son, and my father did not read me Matsakis. American freedom and nism. Monday’s lecture, became the “Midnight Moon,” he did not read its relation to Greek Democracy first lecture given by a child of Dr. me “The Nursing Tale.” He told me was a topic of interest among the Matsakis. The son spoke regarding about the glory of Achilles, Aeschy- audience. The Battle of Thermopylae, a battle lus, Perseus, and the Greek heroes,” “Greece is not disconnected confirmed to have taken place 2500 Matsakis recollected. from us as a place. It is not a culture years earlier. A description of the Spartan that is irrelevant. It is a culture that “Three hundred people can warriors inspired Greeks when Hit- is very much relevant, because we make a complete difference against ler’s paratroopers’ invaded Greece— are part of the same continuum. We absolute power,” Matsakis stated where Greek soldiers would rise as are the latest link in the same chain Monday, referencing the three hun- citizens to fight the paratroopers. and if we want to understand our so- dred spartan warriors that stood “I thought he made a really good ciety, and our world, we don’t have against Persia at Thermopylae connection with ancient Greece, a choice, but to look at the Greeks,” during the time of ancient Greece. Leonidas, Thermopyles, and the Cosmopoulos concluded. The Dr. Matsakis was born in transition to modern Greece with Future events, open discussion, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1914 how we see heroes in the past and and immersion of Greek cultural to Greek immigrants. Dr. Matsakis how we see them now. It is just that history can be found at The Nich- and his wife, Theodora Matsakis, they didn’t care about living or dy- olas and Theodora Matsakis Hel- were pillars for the St. Louis Greek ing for their country. They will try lenic Culture Center in Lucas Hall Community. Dr. Matsakis, a dentist, and do what is right,” said Ange- 210. The center is open every day for who achieved the rank of Major in los Kokkinis, sophomore, electrical scholars, students, and community World War Two, endowed The Uni- engineering. Kokinnis was born in members.

AUSTIN C. HAYES/THE CURRENT C. HAYES/THE AUSTIN versity of Missouri-St. Louis with a Thessaloniki, Greece. Elias honored his family's contributions to UMSL by speaking at the annual event. founding donation for the creation The lecture concluded with November 13, 2017 arts & entertainment 5 Debut Concert: UMSL's Own Symphony Orchestra Plays Blanche M. Touhill Chris Zuver Arianna String Quartet, is known A&E Editor internationally as a concert artist. She has a reputation for her perfor- n November 8, students and mances as a soloist, in orchestra, and Oother locals gathered in the as a chamber musician. Critics de- Blanche M. Touhill Performing scribe her as projecting “incredible Arts Center to hear the sounds of temperament, very fine sensitivity, the debut concert of the Universi- and remarkable colors.” ty of Missouri-St. Louis’ Symphony Dr. Harbach, Curators’ Distin- Orchestra. The concert was free and guished Professor of Music here at attended by many. UMSL has a long list of pieces to The Orchestra, led by conductor her name, including; symphonies, Darwin Aquino performed an over- operas, string orchestra, musicals, ture by Giuseppe Verdi, a violin con- works for chamber ensembles, film certo by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky scores, modern ballet, pieces for or- and led by Arianna String Quartet gan, harpsichord and piano; choral violinist Julia Sakharova, a sympho- anthems; and numerous arrange- ny by Antonín Dvorák, and the piece ments for brass and organ of vari- Virginia’s Real Reel by UMSL's own ous Baroque works. Director, School of Fine and Per- In the coming few weeks, there forming Arts and Professor of Mu- will be numerous musical perfor- sic Dr. Barbara Harbach. mances coming to campus. For

Conductor Aquino is a well-rec- CURRENT JOHN DEASY/THE more information, you can visit the ognized Dominican conductor and UMSL's symphony orchestra conducted by Darwin Aquino. Touhill or their online website at composer. Seen internationally as opera. Aquino’s career went to new minican Artist Abroad. For the 2017- St. Louis, as well as other positions https://www.touhill.org/. one of the top rising Latin Ameri- heights after winning the Premio 2018 season, he has been appointed both nationally and abroad. can artists in both symphony and Soberano award as Successful Do- as Music Director for Winter Opera Julia Sakharova, violinist of the Chuck Mosley, Former Faith No More Vocalist, Passes at 57 Chris Zuver monotone opening baseline. In 2009, he would make a re- A&E Editor Mosley’s style of vocals was their turn to music, releasing the album own brand. Sometimes he would Will Rap Over Hard Rock For Food. huck Mosley, former front sing in a defiant voice with the bra- On the album, he would collaborate Cman of influential alternative vado of a street punk, other times he with and feature other musicians rock band Faith No More, passed would spit verses that danced the such as Jonathan Davis, Rob Zom- away Thursday, November 9, at the line somewhere between rapping bie, and John 5. age of 57. In a statement released and rambling. After Faith No More’s reunion by his family, it stated: “After a long Mosley’s years in the band were in 2009, Mosley would occasional- period of sobriety, Charles Henry a tad unmanageable. In one inci- ly make guest appearances at their Mosley III lost his life…due to the dent, he fell asleep onstage during shows to sing their old material. As disease of addiction.” an album release party. He would recently as 2016, with the reissue of Mosley started by grinding his eventually be kicked out and re- their 1985 debut LP, We Care a Lot, way through the Los Angeles punk placed by virtuoso front man Mike he appeared with a reunited ver- scene, playing keyboards in the An- Patton in 1989. That year, they sion of the band’s old lineup where imated. Through this band, he even- would release the platinum album, they were billed as “Chuck Mosley tually joined Faith No More in 1985, The Real Thing. and Friends” to play two shows in while the band was going through Mosley’s following years would California. hectic lineup changes. Mosley, along be spent going from here to there. Following the news of his pass- with the band which would go on to In 1990, he briefly filled in as the vo- ing last week, Faith No More also re- pioneer rap-rock and nu metal, re- calist for hardcore band Bad Brains. leased a statement: corded two albums which includ- He would also go on to form the “It’s with a heavy, heavy heart ed the singles “Introduce Yourself” funk-metal act Cement, though it we acknowledge the passing of and “We Care a Lot,” the latter was short-lived. our friend and bandmate…He was which became the theme song to the After this, he left Los Angeles a reckless and caterwauling force

Discovery Channel series Dirty Jobs for Cleveland in 1996. He focused of energy who delivered with con- OF IMDB COURTESY can still be heard on rock stations to his time on working at restaurants viction and helped set us on a track Chuck Mosley this day, recognizable by its iconic and being a father. of uniqueness and originality that would not have developed the way it had had he not been a part.” Yes, You May Have Heard Them Before, but Not Quite Like This... Mike A. Bryan a way to truly make it their own; a Diggity,” to name a few. na song “In Bloom.” There are a few albums to covers. One of the best Staff Writer new version that reminds us of the Suffice it to say, covers have a other recent covers that stand out, examples of a cover album is “In- original by paying homage without true place in the overall history like the “House of the Rising Sun” by terpreting the Masters Volume 1: hen most people think of being an exact copy. Over the past of popular music, with some cov- alt-J on their new album “Relaxer,” A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Wcover bands, images of poor- 50 years, we have seen Hendrix ers being more memorable than “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by Oates,” in which the Bird and the ly-costumed 80’s themed bands play the National Anthem in an ex- the original, such as “All Along the Regina Spektor on the “Kubo” mov- Bee cover a slew of popular Hall and playing weddings and bar mitzvahs plosive, unprecedented way, heard Watchtower” by either Jimi Hen- ie soundtrack, and Moses Sumney’s Oates classics. The songs are clearly come to mind. Cover songs often 90’s hip hop/R&B group P.M. Dawn drix or Dave Matthews Band, orig- cover of Bjork’s “Come to Me.” paying homage to the originals, but evoke ideas of young, new bands cover the Beatles’ song “Norwegian inally written by Bob Dylan. More While some artists and groups add enough modern feel to make that do not have enough of their Wood,” felt the pain of addiction recently, country singer/songwrit- are content with covering a song the songs new again. More recent- own music to play a full set. Some- with Johnny Cash’s cover of Nine er Sturgill Simpson wowed us with here or there, whether live or on ly, Matthew E. White and Flo Mor- times, however, there are bands Inch Nails “Hurt,” and bobbed our covers of “The Promise” by English an album, other groups form just to rissey created an album of covers that re-interpret a song or album in heads to Chet Faker’s cover of “No band When In Rome, and the Nirva- cover other music, or devote whole continued on page 8 6 sports November 13, 2017 Tritons Take Down Both Top Sports Calendar Central Teams On Way to November Tuesday, 11/14 7 p.m. Conference Tournament Men's Basketball Home Friday, 11/17 5 p.m. Roderick M. Wilbon Men's Swimming Away Sports Editor Friday, 11/17 5 p.m. niversity of Missouri-St. Women's Swimming Away ULouis women’s volleyball team took on McKendree November 7 on Friday, 11/17 All Day the road. In their last meeting, the Women's Volleyball Away Tritons hosted the team and were Saturday, 11/18 All Day suppressed for a 1-3 loss. McKend- ree left still undefeated in the Great Women's Volleyball Away Valley Lakes Conference. The Tri- Saturday, 11/18 8 a.m. tons hosted the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) on November 11 as Women's Swimming Away the last game of the regular season, Saturday, 11/18 8 a.m. right after McKendree. In the previ- ous game with UIS. These last two Men's Swimming Away games are statement games with Saturday, 11/18 2 p.m. further implications into the GLVC Women's Basketball Away Conference Tournament. The Tritons went toe-to-toe Saturday, 11/18 3:30 p.m. with McKendree, but the first set Men's Basketball Away

McKendree won 23-25. The Tritons WILBON/THE CURRENT RODERICK took the lead in the middle of the Tritons celebrate their win. Sunday, 11/19 All Day set before McKendree came back The team’s spirit and confidence the service aces were a key factor UIS then committed a service error Women's Volleyball Away late in the set. The game looked like were renewed. The Tritons believed in the game for the Tritons. They on the next play. The Tritons put the Wednesday, 11/22 5 p.m. the Tritons withered in the second that they could defeat McKendree finished the third set 25-11 with key game away on two back to back kills set dropping it 15-25. Would this be and with Maddy Russell’s, sopho- blocks from many of the players. “It by Selena Nolte, Sophomore, biology Men's Basketball Away a repeat of the previous McKendree more, nursing, three kills and they was amazing,” said Alex Miner, ju- pre-med, minor chemistry. Saturday, 11/25 1 p.m. game? took the fourth set 25-20. Service nior, psychology. “It’s kind of tough The Tritons finish the regular The third set was the real fight aces would play a factor again in coming from a 2-0 deficit, but this season tied for second in the cen- Women's Basketball Home with the Tritons jumping to an ear- giving the Tritons the final set 15-11. is our second one this week, and the tral division of the GLVC Confer- Saturday, 11/25 3:30 p.m. ly lead. The Tritons service aces It also handed McKendree its first mentality is kicking in that we can ence. “When we tied it up in the fifth have really become a huge factor in home loss of the season. do this, too.” set they (UIS) got really cautious Men's Basketball Home games lately. The Tritons’ Morgan On the day to honor seniors UIS I’m the fourth set the Tritons and we just stayed aggressive,” said Thursday, 11/30 5:30 Childers, sophomore, business, and came in second in the GLVC Cen- came back late, pulling out all the Young. “We try to put our kids in Women's Basketball Away Madyson Abeyta, GLVC Offensive tral Conference. They came in su- tricks with long rallies between the best situation to make our team Player of the Week, senior, account- per aggressive and confident. The both teams. Until UIS made some the best.” Young went on to say, “I’m Thursday, 11/30 7:30 ing, helped the Tritons with 5 ser- UIS controlled most of the match service errors the Tritons stole the proud of their heart and determina- Men's Basketball Away vice aces. McKendree was not going winning the first two sets 25-22 fourth set 26-24. The fifth and fi- tion.” The Tritons are on the road to down easily though taking the Tri- and 25-19. After the intermission, nal set UIS led strongly. A key tim- start the GLVC Tournament Novem- tons to set point twice before con- the Tritons gathered themselves eout by Triton’s Head Coach Ryan ber 17 against Rockhurst. ceding the set 26-24. and came out strong. Once again, Young stopped UIS’s momentum. Lady Tritons Open Season with Overtime Thriller and Broken Basketball Hoop Roderick M. Wilbon with some key three-pointers ty- Sports Editor ing the game 59-59 with 23 sec- onds left in the fourth. A block by niversity of Missouri-St. Arielle Jackson, junior, biology, ULouis women’s basketball stopped a potential game winning opened the season with two home three-pointer by Davenport. games on November 10-11. The Lady The game would enter 5 minutes Tritons faced Davenport on the 10th of overtime. Alex Laporta, fresh- and Grand Valley State on the 11th. man, business administration, and The Tritons are a good balanced Jackson of UMSL took over in over- team on both defense and offense. time. UMSL shot 34.7 from the field They really showed their prowess and outrebounded Davenport by 17 and what we can continue to see RBs. The full-court press and traps this season. were not working anymore and Davenport came in the game and with poise the Tritons took fouls could not do much with the Tritons. to get sent to the line. Free-throws The Tritons defense controlled most would finish Davenport with the of the game. They swarmed oppo- final score of 75-67. “They tried to nents in man to man defense and throw a lot of stuff at us to throw helped when needed. It is a suffo- off our rhythm,” said Triton Head cating defense and causes the other Coach Katie Vaughn. “We played team to make mistakes. The Tritons well though for our first game and jump passing lanes and got a lot of overcoming some first-time jitters.” hands on balls. The game against Grand Val- The Tritons stayed up 19-20 ley State was moved to Washing- points for three quarters of the ton University on November 11. It game. The offense ran by point TYLER OBERMARK/THE CURRENT was moved after a freak accident guard 5-foot, Sammie Sproul, senior, Alexa Chairs goes for the shot. of one of the hoops breaking in the business. Sproul is a small guard, go to the athletic forward, Shawnta them off their game. In the fourth gym. That move might have been but is quick and pressures teams Johnson, senior, communications, quarter Davenport switched to a the downfall of the Tritons. They on the breakout. They ran a lot of and center, Jordan Fletcher, senior, full-court press and started to trap would go on to lose 61-58 to Grand ball screens to get players open on marketing. the guards. They created a lot of Valley State in a close game that was the wing and the three-point line. Davenport ran a couple differ- pressure for the guards of UMSL decided on miscues by the Tritons. When guards are pressed they can ent defenses at the Tritons to throw and some miscues. Davenport went November 13, 2017 opinions 7 Brazile’s Book Exposes More Unethical Practices of DNC, Clinton Campaign Kyle Mannisi primaries began. Opinions Editor Brazile notes that the actions were not technically illegal, but ormer Democratic National highly unethical. To be fair, Brazile FCommittee (DNC) chairperson does have a fair amount of experi- Donna Brazile announced the she ence with unethical behavior. It was had uncovered a written agreement recently uncovered that she shared from 2015 between the Democratic debate questions with Clinton, an party and the Clinton campaign. In act that any teacher would hastily her newly released book entitled reprimand a student for. ‘Hacks’, Brazile accuses Clinton’s Former DNC chairperson, Deb- campaign of essentially pulling the bie Wasserman-Schultz resigned in strings more than a year before the July 2016 ahead of the general elec- Democratic primaries began. The tion. She was forced to resign after deal would have allowed the Demo- thousands of sensitive emails were cratic party to be relieved of leftover obtained by WikiLeaks from the debt incurred during Obama’s 2012 email account of John Podesta, the election in exchange for “control chairman for Hillary’s campaign. (of ) the party’s finances, strategy, The content of the emails ranged and all the money raised.” from casual office banter to strategic Specifically, the DNC was in- policy and campaign discussions. structed to hire a communications In one email leaked from former SKIDMORE OF GAGE COURTESY director in late 2015 from “one of chairwoman Wasserman-Schultz, Former DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz speaking at the Iowa State Fair in 2016. two candidates previously identi- evidence of collusion is hard to ig- possibility of Sanders securing the MA), Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) and for- over Bernie extremely early on, and fied as acceptable to HFA (Hillary nore as she writes about how “silly” nomination. mer Ohio State Representative Nina purposefully decreased his ability for America),” months before the it was to even speculate about the Senators Elizabeth Warren (D- Turner have expressed their beliefs to utilize party functions and draw that the primaries were “rigged” members to his campaign. These against Sanders. Brad Marshall, for- circumstances jeopardized Sand- mer Chief Financial Officer for the ers’ ability to fairly compete for the DNC had an email leaked where- nomination, but also had a large in he discusses Sanders’ religious negative impact on fellow Demo- background and how it can be used crats, extending the time-honored as a wedge issue to dissuade poten- tradition of Democrats shooting tial Sanders supporters. “(Sand- themselves in the foot. ers) has skated on saying he has a Wealthy donors who had Jewish heritage. I think I read he maxed out their $2,700 contribu- is an atheist… My Southern Baptist tion to the campaign were informed peeps would draw a big difference that they could donate an addition- between a Jew and an atheist,” the al $353,400 to the Hillary Victory email read. Fund, which had intended on giv- Now we know that Sanders ing $10,000 to each of the 32 states supporters weren’t just paranoid, determined to be ‘non-battleground’ as many Clinton supporters love states and giving $33,400 to the na- to claim. We now have proof that tional party apparatus. Most of the the DNC consciously chose Hillary money that went to battleground states did stay there, but recent emails show that the Clinton cam- paign “was grabbing money from the state parties for its own purpos- es, leaving the states with very little to support down-ballot races.” One article from Politico described the process as ‘essentially money laun- dering,’ as state parties ultimately “kept less than half of 1 percent of the $82 million they had amassed from the extravagant fund-raisers Hillary’s campaign was holding.” Obviously, nobody can know for sure what would have happened if Clinton the DNC had not colluded. It is growing increasingly obvious, however, that Hillary’s nomina- tion was the result of a concentrat- ed effort from the DNC to defame Sanders, who is now considered America’s most popular political figure according to Harvard polls. The unfortunate truth is that Sanders was never given a real op- portunity to compete with Clinton, who had the benefits of name-rec- ognition and having the DNC un- der her control. Clinton outspent Trump at a rate of 2-to-1, yet still lost Free Food, Apparel, & Coupons the general election due to basic vot- er concerns about her questionable policies and lackluster accountabil- Check–in to earn rewards ity record. As a result of collusion between the DNC and Clinton, the best possible Democratic challenger Exclusive Discounts was not selected. Clinton artificially presented herself as the best hope for the Democrats in 2016 by pulling Interact on Social Media strings at the national level, and as a result was unable to garner the over- whelming support of actual voters. 8 November 13, 2017 Yes, You May Have Heard Them Before, but Not Quite Like This... continued from page 5 whole albums dedicated to Radio- titled Gentlewoman, Ruby Man, that head (Radiodread,) Pink Floyd (Dub includes such classics as “Thinking Side of the Moon,) The Beatles (Easy Bout You” by Frank Ocean, “The Co- Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band,) and lour in Anything” by James Blake, Michael Jackson (Thrillah.) The and “Sunday Morning,” by The Vel- sound is straight reggae, which can vet Underground. All have an un- be a bit repetitive, but the Easy Star derstated, indie rock feel, and are a All Stars manage to make the cov- recognizable version of the original ers memorable and entertaining on song. their own. No matter which album If alternative/rock covers are you choose by this group, you will not your cup of tea, there are some be bobbing your head to the music notable hip hop/R&B cover albums and enjoying the reggae interpreta- to check out as well. The Cold Chill- tions of these famous musicians and ing Collective put out an album ti- their works. tled “Compton,” that contains a slew Obviously, the negative conno- of re-interpreted classic rap an- tations that come with cover songs thems, such as Snoop Dogg’s “Gin and albums will never quite go away. and Juice,” “Insane in the Brain” With so many great cover albums by Cypress Hill, “Tha Crossroads” and songs out there, however, this by Bone Thugs and Harmony, and image may evolve into something “Boyz-N-The-Hood” by Eazy E. respectable. The songs and albums All of the covers are from a rock, listed here are just the tip of the ice- country, and R&B perspective, but OF WIKIMEDIA COURTESY berg. Find out for yourself and see are uniquely able to maintain their The Fab Four Beatles Tribute Band performing live. if your favorite song has been cov- connection to the original songs. For ers album by Abstract Orchestra, or cover of various classic funk and hip For an even more interesting ered by an artist that you like. It music that stays truer to the origi- any of the El Michels Affair albums. hop albums, from Isaac Hayes to the sound, check out the reggae band is highly unlikely that you will be nal vibes, check out the J. Dilla cov- Each album of the latter group is a Wu-Tang Clan. The Easy Star All-Stars. They have disappointed. SGA General Assembly Passes Resolution continued from page 2 nior, business administration, spoke budget is $833.04 so there will be of the travel funding requests were SGA Chamber. Admin Building front desk; about the Student Activities Budget no more co-sponsorships given out given out for this semester and next The Joint Resolution on Shared School of Social Work, 120 Bellerive; Committee (SABC) budget pro- this semester. If students know in- semester. Governance, in full, is below. College of Business Administration cess. Their last day of the appeal formation about events they want Senator reports can be found in Undergraduate Advising, Anheus- process was Friday and all student co-sponsored for next semester, the SGA meeting minutes. The next er-Busch Hall 107. budget allocations will be released they should email Aleathea Wil- and final SGA meeting for this se- Comptroller Ben Branco, ju- November 18. The remaining SGA liams, junior,SJR001 political science. All mester is December 1 at 12:30 in the

University of Missouri – St. Louis Sixth Contamination Student Government Association (2017-2018) A Joint Resolution on Shared Governance Continues to bring 1 WHEREAS the matter of shared governance on the University of Missouri-Saint Louis campus 2 is a concern shared by all; 3 the Fans Out 4 WHEREAS the members of the Student Senate and the Student Assembly strive to advance the Roderick M. Wilbon with throwback cartoon figurines, 5 mission of the University of Missouri-Saint Louis by contributing their time, talent, Sports Editor memorabilia, movies, and shows. 6 insight, and experience to the governance of the campus; This booth was a blast from the past 7 ontamination 6 The Mutation and triggered all the nostalgia from 8 WHEREAS the Student Government Association will work towards full student participation in Ctook place November 4 and 5 at attendees. the Airport Crowne Plaza Hotel. Contamination also featured a 9 all areas of university life, University affairs, and policy making and will serve as the Contamination is the pop-culture Haunted House called, “Layers of 10 student voice to the University Administration, faculty, and other campuses; con vention with an intimate setting. Insanity Haunt.” Attendees made 11 The con brings, celebrity guests, their way through the Haunted 12 WHEREAS the Student Government Association shall work with the faculty and administration comics, anime, con loot, and dino- House were spooked by trap doors, 13 to create and maintain comprehensive and quality academic programs, student services, saurs for attendees to enjoy. a grave-site with statues and mov- 14 and activities which contributes to the total development of University of Missouri-Saint The dealer room was littered ing statues, then finally a metal cage 15 Louis students, alumni, and to metropolitan, state, national, and international with all the convention loot you maze where ghouls and zombies could get your hands on. One chased you all while in dark room 16 communities; now, therefore, be it booth you could get custom Game lit with one strobe light. There were 17 of Thrones Dragon Eggs, hand- plenty of screams to be heard. 18 RESOLVED that this body will always endeavor to work towards a policy of shared crafted with designs and colors of Across from the haunt was the 19 governance, incorporating all entities comprising the University of Missouri-Saint Louis; your choosing. The anime booth movie room where you could sit and 20 and, be it was three booths combined. Plen- enjoy movies and tv shows centered 21 ty of plushies, Sailor Moon figu- around some of the celebrity guests. rines, Gundam Model kits, and so continued at 22 FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Student Government Association renew their much more. The old school booth thecurrent-online.com 23 commitment to contribute their time, talent, insight, and experience to the governance of 24 the campus; and, be it 25 26 ALSO RESOLVED that the members of the Student Government Association, as the student 27 voice to the University Administration, faculty, and other campuses, wish to express their 28 concern over the disproportionate representation of various campus entities within the 29 University Assembly; and, be it 30 31 FINALLY RESOLVED that the members of the Student Government Association wish to 32 continue to contribute to the total development of University of Missouri-Saint Louis 33 students and alumni.

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