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HEATHER WELBORN FEATURES EDITOR
Community members came together on January 20 to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. The program, titled “Is Dr. King’s Voice Still Speaking Today?” included guest lectures, faculty performances and scholarship awards inspired by the ongoing memory of Dr. King. The event was sponsored by the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, with co-sponsorship (1) by the African American Alumni Chapter, African American Alumni Chapter, Coca Cola, Division of Student Affairs, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, St. Louis Public Radio 90.7 KWMU, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Sodexo, Student Government Association, University Program Board, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Admission was free and open to the public. The program opened with a greeting from Deborah Burris, Director and Chief Diversity Officer of the Office of Equal
Opportunity and Diversity. (2) (3) HEATHER WELBORN/THE CURRENT Burris encouraged members of the audience to be inspired by 1) Cote Brilliante Presbytherian Church Men’s Chorus 2) Chancellor Tom George 3) Kimberly Phillips performs ‘If I Can Help Somebody Dance’ the speakers and performers of the afternoon. She co-dedicated Following the performance, Network and author of the Perez, senior, music. The A dramatic presentation, the celebration to Dr. Nelson Huda introduced Chancellor New York Times Bestseller “The powerful performance paired titled “The Mountaintop,” was Mandela before turning the stage Thomas George, who extended Other Wes Moore.” Moore is an Patterson’s passionate speech with performed in front of a video over to Jasmine Huda, anchor and his welcome to attendees. After author, youth advocate, Rhodes Perez’s soulful song. screen with powerful imagery reporter for KMOV-TV. Huda the Chancellor’s address was Scholar and Army veteran. His Charles Piller, past president ranging from Dr. King’s speeches served as Mistress of Ceremonies a dance, titled “If I Can Help lecture drew from the work of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, to footage from Hurricane at the event. Somebody.” The piece was and philosophy of Dr. King, Inc, Epsilon Lambda chapter, Katrina. The performance was performed by Kimberly Phillips, emphasizing social unity and directed by Jaqueline Thompson, After briefly addressing the presented awards to the two senior, theater and dance, and service to fellow man. assistant professor of Theater, audience, Huda introduced the recipients of the 2014 Dr. Martin choreographed by Jennifer Dance and Media Studies. Cote Brilliante Presbyterian A spoken word performance, Luther King Jr. Scholarship. Medina, assistant professor of Church Men’s Chorus. Chorus entitled “Letter to Dr. King,” Shawntelle Fisher, junior, The Cote Brilliante Theater and Dance. director Dwayne Buggs was presented by the University education, and Briana Lawson, Presbyterian Men’s Chorus encouraged attendees to sing The guest speaker at the event of Missouri—St. Louis students senior, psychology, read their closed out the celebration with along as the chorus sang “My was Wes Moore, host of “Beyond Aleshia Patterson, senior, winning essays to the audience, a performance of “We Shall Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” and “Lift Belief” on the Oprah Winfrey undeclared, and Gustavo Diaz receiving thunderous applause. Overcome” with the audience. Every Voice and Sing.”
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THE UNDERCURRENT By Siyun Zhang WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE SEMESTER?
CAMERON NUNN CARL MANGANELLI KATIE SOEDER Sophomore, Physics Sophomore, Senior, Communications Computer Science “I’m graduating; that’s the “To survive the winter.” number one goal in the “To get used to this school semester. And I’m also doing because this is my frst an internship this semester. semester here.” My second goal is to do well in my internship, and help spread the word about UMSL.”
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NEWS BRIEFS New UMSL scholarship helps students graduate amidst Pell changes Effective in the 2012- new policy left some projected including loans; (2) be making 2013 school year, the Federal 100,000 students across Satisfactory Academic Progress Pell Grant lifetime limit was the nation on the verge of with a 2.0 cumulative GPA; reduced from 18 semesters to graduation without any federal (3) be working on his/her first 12 semesters or from nine to six aid and a whopping tuition bill. bachelor’s degree; and (4) be school years. UMSL has initiated a new within 30 credit hours of degree While individual Pell scholarship, the Senior Degree completion. Preference will be amounts have not changed, Completion Program that has given to students within one aid was effectively cut off for helped six recipients in fall semester of graduation with 15 long-term students who had semester of 2013. To be eligible, credit hours or less remaining reached the maximum. With the student must: (1) have in their program. no grandfathering process, the exhausted federal and state aid,
CATE MARQUIS/THE CURRENT UM system president pushes for tuition freeze in 2014 Last week, Governor Jay Nixon Tim Wolfe, president of the proposed increased spending UM system, has agreed to make in higher education of more the recommendation to trustees, than $80 million, with major who may vote on the issue this allocations for STEM and mental week. health needs. Nixon, however, is Some anxiety remains as the calling on Missouri schools to not Legislature has not yet decided on raise tuition for the 2014-2015 Nixon’s proposed measure. school year. THE CURRENT 4 FEATURES THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM JANUARY 27, 2014 KMOX host Charlie Brennan speaks at economic lecture
HEATHER WELBORN FEATURES EDITOR
Local radio personality in Brennan’s lecture as he Charlie Brennan was the guest mentioned Jean Baptiste Point speaker at the University of du Sable, the founder of the city Missouri–St. Louis Economics of Chicago, Illinois. Point du Lecture Series on January 22. Sable, a Missouri native who also The event was held in the Social died here, inspired the baseball Sciences and Business Building fan in Brennan, who joked, “the McDonnell Conference Room founder of Chicago would rather and saw a sizable attendance. live and die in Cardinal Nation.” Brennan’s speech drew from his “My point is, if you’ve got new book, “Amazing St. Louis,” it, flaunt it,” Brennan said in celebration of the city’s before taking questions from the upcoming 250th birthday. audience. He mentioned many Brennan expressed his love for instances of deeply impoverished the city of St. Louis in the form locals, many of them orphans, of a casual lesson in local history. defying odds and achieving He shared stories of the area’s widespread success within their notable men and women whose lifetime. He emphasized how lives and work made a lasting “humble beginnings went on to impact on the world. Brennan’s create great things.” speaking points ranged from Brennan has served St. Louis well-known St. Louis celebrities at KMOX for 25 years. Known to overlooked influential locals for his passion for St. Louis, in the fields of politics, music, Brennan’s work has received aviation and economics. wide recognition. For five years The lecture began with in a row, he has been named Brennan discussing the disputed “One of the Most Influential date of when St. Louis was St. Louisans” by the St. Louis founded. While the specific Business Journal. St. Louis calendar date is debated, what Magazine called Brennan one is certain is the age of St. Louis of St. Louis’ 50 Most Powerful founder Auguste Chouteau, who People. was a mere 14 years old when Brennan has been involved he first arrived to the city in in many community-oriented February 1764. “There’s a lot campaigns. One recent initiative about St. Louis that you don’t successfully restored medical learn in school,” Brennan said. benefits to blind Missourians. In HEATHER WELBORN/THE CURRENT Notable locals mentioned 2012, Brennan recruited enough Brennan spoke with UMSL students and faculty on January 22 in Brennan’s hour-long lecture volunteers to plant flowers along ranged from Twitter founder Jack area highways. To commemorate in political causes, as well. In appeared on KMOX afterward to interview newsmakers and Dorsey to Beat literature legend St. Louis native and “Father 2011, he urged listeners to call thank Brennan and his listeners. take listener calls. Brennan is William S. Burroughs. Brennan of Rock-n-Roll” Chuck Berry, Missouri Govenor Jay Nixon Brennan hosts his radio show also the host of KETC-TV’s claimed Charles Lindbergh, the Brennan and his listeners raised to stay the execution of death every weekday on KMOX from “Donnybrook,” the highest rated St. Louisian who first flew across over $100,000 in 2011 to erect a row inmate Richard Clay. In an 8:30 to 11 a.m. He uses his air locally-produced talk show on the Atlantic, was effectively the statue in Berry’s honor. act that surprised the nation, time to facilitate discussion PBS. first media superstar. A little Brennan has engaged listeners Brennan and his supporters on local and national issues, gentle ribbing was included swayed Nixon’s decision. Clay Hypnotist Josh McVicar enchants students at Pilot House ALBERT NALL STAFF WRITER
Students were under the spell clients in achieving goals ranging be induced into doing anything of students readily responded to zone to a police officer played by of hypnotist Josh McVicar as he from smoking cessation and mortifying or demeaning,” McVicar’s call for volunteers and McVicar. “I had to go poop,” one performed his trickster routine weight loss to stress and anxiety McVicar said. He comments on clamored to the stage. McVicar volunteer responded. at the Pilot House on January management. His venues run the how hypnotism is a commonplace put them into a deep trance The volunteers became wild- 23. Some giggled as Mickey and gamut from Applebee’s to major practice. “Many of you have been with the cadence of his voice, life biologists who invented Minnie Mouse made out. Others corporations. hypnotized many, many times repeatedly chanting “sleep” exotic animal hybrids ranging saw images of their parents in McVicar described the before,” McVicar said. “Whether alongside soothing background from tiger-squirrels to elephant- a state of bliss, rapture, and concept of hypnosis as aiding the you have lost your sense of music. The impact of his voice monkeys, each with odd sounds. excitement. A group of giddy mind’s ability to learn. Elements direction on the road, or you are made its way to audience Later, volunteers expressed their students danced to Miley Cyrus’ of hypnotism include listening, immersed in reading a book or an members seated at a back table. hidden peeves in members of the “We Can’t Stop.” They even did seeing and feeling. McVicar assignment.” When McVicar awakened audience they were familiar with. Michael Jackson impersonations claims that within a two-hour McVicar presented the the volunteers, everything and “Why don’t you just call me!” one and went into a 1970’s time warp. period, the hypnotic process can audience with an uproarious and anything was fair game. The woman ranted to her friend in McVicar is a certified take a participant into a deep sidesplitting show. The event volunteers rushed out into the the crowd. hypnotherapist with over 10 subconsciousness that results in a was enhanced by the immediate audience to help Peter Pan save For more information on years of stage experience. A feeling parallel to receiving a full audience interaction, quick wit, Tinker Bell from an evil villain. Josh McVicar, visit mctrickster. member of the National Guild night of sleep. and explosive surprises brought Some participants had to explain com. You can also keep up of Hypnotists, McVicar applies “You cannot be hypnotized about by the intonation of why they were driving 95 miles with McVicar on Facebook and his extensive training to aid his against your will, nor you will not McVicar’s voice. A large group an hour in a 50 mile per hour Tw i t t e r. JANUARY 27, 2014 The Current A&E 5
GALLERY VISIO ‘All Tat Becomes Death’ art exhibit opens at Gallery Visio HEATHER WELBORN FEATURES EDITOR
Gallery Visio hosted the Te black and white footage opening reception of their newest that played on the wall featured exhibition, “All Tat Becomes a seated fgure with a similar Death,” on January 23. Students shadowy silhouette overlapping it. and faculty enjoyed a light bufet Te visual layering created an eerie, lunch as they viewed the works ephemeral efect. Every few seconds, of St. Louis artist Peter Seay. Te the position of the fgures would collection featured seven untitled change slightly, causing viewers to mounted pieces and a dichromatic take a closer look at the footage. video projection. Many observers questioned if the Te gallery space was packed for image had changed at all, creating the opening, with curious viewers a collective sense of shared doubt who snacked on spinach dip and while viewing the installation. “Untitled” by Peter Seay HEATHER WELBORN/THE CURRENT baked desserts as they chatted with Seay’s printed pieces consisted fellow attendees. Others stood of a single female fgure inspecting the slight diferences the exhibit in the gallery. Instead this process, more so than the closely to the artwork as they asked photographed repeatedly in in hand position and wardrobe of bringing in fnished pieces, fnished product. He mused for a Seay questions. His responses to slightly altered positions. Te composition. In some portraits, Seay photographed his subject moment over an idea he usually direct inquiries about his pieces photographs were printed onto the fgure seems to difer only in on location, and prepared each employs in his paper installations, were intentionally ambiguous, massive pages before being sliced the stitching of her jeans or how piece within the gallery space. where he leaves the large scraps of as was evident by the collection’s out and layered with a dozen other her hair lays over her shoulder. Tis element introduces a deeper sliced paper on the foor as they curator essay. images, each varying only slightly One uncut piece seemed connection to the physical creative fall. Te mess would have further Instead of the usual string of from the next. Tese images were to stand alone upon initial environment. Tis link was further emphasized the efort Seay put into paragraphs explaining the artist’s then nailed to a particle board and inspection. Closer examination condensed in another untitled his work within the gallery space. intent, Seay accompanied his mounted on the gallery walls. Te of the print showed a stack of piece in the center of the room, “All Tat Becomes Death” will exhibition with a list of cryptic superimposition created a strange paper underneath. With Seay’s where Seay hung the thick paper remain at the Gallery Visio until clues. Of the nine puzzling hints, efect, reminiscent of a peripheral permission, viewers carefully lifted mat he used to prepare every paper February 19. For information Clue 5 made the most sense in image or a song with a slight skip. each sheet to reveal additional component of the collection. on gallery hours and upcoming relation to the exhibit. It read Te overwhelming comment images similar to the frst with only Seay commented on the events, visit the gallery in-person, “Tey direct to the sitting position overheard at the opening was slight alteration. intuitive trial-and-error process or online at umsl.edu/~galvisio. (56),” ambiguously interpreted whether or not the images difered Seay mentioned the importance of producing fne art for a wide More of Seay’s artwork can be to represent the projected media from one another. For instance, of selection of space to his work. audience. He afrmed that his found at peterseay.com piece. two unprocessed pieces that faced He spent three days working on creative impulse was focused on each other seemed identical, until
TOUHILL REVIEW ‘Wizard of Oz’ ballet spins magic on Touhill stage CATE MARQUIS A&E EDITOR
movement and music. In this case, traveling magician in Kansas and, performance. Another stand-out that music is appealing, major- later, the Wizard of Oz. Virginia was Crystal Brothers, who danced chord sounds by Benjamin Britten, Pilgrim danced the role of Glinda the role of the Wicked Witch with Ralph Vaughan Williams and the Good Witch with lightness style and high leaping power. A Gustav Holst. Te choreography and fairy-princess appeal. Te green spotlight on the dancer by Steven McMahon tells the Munchkins who send Dorothy added to her aura, as did a fabulous story well, with sweet, sometimes of to see the Wizard are played green and black costume. comic dancing and a sprinkling of by a children’s troupe, who are as Ensembles pieces were among pantomime. Props and silhouettes cute as they could be. Te same the most charming. Te Poppies projected on the backdrop create children also dance as citizens of the Wicked Witch sends to an appealing setting. the Emerald City, along with adult slow down Dorothy and her Dorothy was danced by Julie dancers. companions were portrayed by Niekrasz on Saturday afternoon, Te comic dance highlights of ballerinas in lovely yellow-orange who danced with girlish energy the show are Dorothy’s companions tutus. Male dancers in white as she frolicked in the yard of on the Yellow Brick Road, which is portrayed the Snow that Glinda “The Wizard of Oz” ballet lights up the Touhill SARAH MYERS/THE CURRENT her Kansas farmhouse before the not surprising considering the cast the Good sends to counteract Children in fancy dress turned inspiration for the ballet. Fans of tornado whisked her of to Oz. of the flm. Scarecrow, played by the efect of the sleep-inducing out in force for a charming, kid- the movie are certain to be charmed Auntie Em (danced by Stephanie dancer Ray Bolger in the movie, efect of the poppies. Te scene friendly “Wizard of Oz” ballet at by this light, sweet dance version. Mei Hom) and Uncle Henry is danced by Travis Bradley with was one of the prettiest and most the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Te Touhill’s Anheuser-Busch (Daniel Russell Cooke) embodied energetic high leaps and wobbly pure ballet in the production. Te Arts Center on January 24 and 25. Hall was packed for the Saturday domestic warm and parental legs, topped by a winning smile. Flying Monkeys were delightful as Te dance presenting organization afternoon matinee, with about half concern when Dorothy goes Dylan G-Bowley adds touches well, with arms bent and shoulders Dance St. Louis brought Memphis the audience made up of children missing before the approaching of modern popping-and-locking hunched forward as they menaced Ballet’s production based on the and the rest parents, grandparents tornado. Bryn Gilbert portrays to his dance portrayal of the Tin Dorothy and her friends. popular L. Frank Baum favorite. and dance fans. Besides the boys Miss Gulch with straight-backed, Man. Te most comic and liveliest Te overall efect of Memphis “Te Wizard of Oz” books have and girls dressed for a trip to a live nose-up posture and twitchy performance came from Kendall Ballet’s “Wizard of Oz” was been the inspiration for adaptation performance, several girls were also movements, an efect both scary G. Britt Jr. as the shaggy-maned magical, light-hearted and in several forms but the classic dressed as Dorothy. and funny. Rafael Ferreras Jr. was Cowardly Lion. Tese four dancers charming, a perfect introduction magically silly in his two roles, the were the heart of this delightful movie with Judy Garland is the In dance, the story is told by to classical dance for any child. 6 SPORTS THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM JANUARY 27, 2014 Campus Recreation offers athletic opportunities for UMSL students
KARLYNE KILLEBREW STAFF WRITER
The 2014 spring semester division exist and the season will Center. The deadline to register is to 9 p.m. The last day to sign up outdoorsy have the opportunity is loaded with recreational run from February 11 to April 15. March 6. is Monday, February 3. (Because to participate in both a one- opportunities for University of Games are Tuesdays nights from Floor Hockey: Floor hockey is this is a homecoming event, see day ski-trip and a rock climbing Missouri–St. Louis students. 7 to 10 p.m. in the Mark Twain another league with both all male the Office of Student Life for expedition. For a $25 fee, There are many options to Athletic & Fitness Center. The and coed teams of 6. They play further details about this activity participants can hang out at accommodate busy schedules. deadline for registration is also Wednesday nights from 7 to 10 and Homecoming in general.) Hidden Valley Ski from 6 p.m. Participants can choose to be part January 30. p.m. in the Mark Twain Athletic Kanjam & Cornhole: A new to 12 a.m. on January 31. The of a seasonal league, compete in a Arena Football: Male and & Fitness Center. Floor Hockey mystery game open to all. Show deadline to sign up is January 24. one night tournament, or simply female teams of four will play in begins April 23 and lasts through up to the Mark Twain Athletic & For those who are not fans of the attend an exciting afternoon a league. Wednesday night games May 7. The last day to sign up is Fitness Center on February 13 at cold, there is a free rock climbing adventure. Included below are from 7 to 10 p.m. will be held April 17. 7 p.m. and experience something trip to Upper Limits Gym on some examples of existing UMSL in the Mark Twain Athletic & For students with busy new. April 9 at 10:30 a.m. Registration intramural teams. Fitness Center. The season runs schedules and less availability, Weightlifting Contest: The ends April 2. Coed Volleyball: Participants from February 5 to March 5, and Campus Recreation hosts strong are invited to show off There are also tournaments play in a league on teams of 6. the entry deadline is Thursday, informal and fun events that only their stuff competing with one for more traditional sports like From February 3 until April 14, January 30. require committing to a single another doing squats, dead-lifts, basketball, volleyball, golf, games will be held on Mondays Indoor Soccer: Indoor soccer evening. and bench presses. Both the men’s badminton, and table tennis to in the Mark Twain Athletic & hosts both a men’s and a coed Homecoming Battleship: and women’s divisions are divided name a few. No matter what Fitness Center from 7 to 10 p.m. league. Teams consist of six This event will be held specifically up by weight class. The event will the desire, there is something January 30 is the registration players per team. The season runs as part of Homecoming week take place from 1 to 4p.m. in the for everyone. For dates, times, deadline. from March 12 to April 9 and festivities. Teams of four will be Mark Twain Fitness Center. No and rules simply navigate to Basketball: This is also a games are held on Wednesday battling to be the last team still registration is necessary. umsl.edu/~recsport/ to be league sport played with teams nights from 7 to 10 p.m. in the floating in their canoe in the Mark Those who wish to try guided through the numerous of five. Both a male and female Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Twain pool on February 4 from 6 something more adventurous and recreational opportunities. JANUARY 27, 2014 The Current OPINIONS 7 Expanding Beyond Our Borders POINT COUNTERPOINT Korean pop music takes America by storm
DANYEL POINDEXTER IS COLLEGE A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY? STAFF WRITER
POINT: Tere are better ways to get ahead As the years have passed, for the song “Gangnam Style.” America has embraced music His lyrics described how he likes Te idea that a college to build your own unique skill from many different cultures. to party and hangout. Gangnam education is a prerequisite for set without going into debt and We are all used to different is a wealthy neighborhood in success if antiquated and ignorant. paying hundred of dollars to take kinds of music such as Indian, South Korea and throughout In this day and age, self-directed classes that have nothing to do Spanish, Japanese, and more. his song, you can see that that learning is easier than ever. Long with the career you’re seeking. Even so, one pop culture trend that’s how he’s decided to live gone are the days where books High school graduates should has had our ears at attention: it up. His video was completely and information were only easily forego college (and the beginnings Korean music. entertaining, with entertaining accessed by the wealthy. Anyone of what is almost certain to be Korean music is known to a dance moves, funny scenes and with an internet connection or pointless and prodigious debt) in variety of Americans as Kpop, upbeat music. What’s not to a library card can increase their favor of getting their hands dirty. but the genre involves more like? knowledge on just about any Get experience in the felds that than just pop music. Kpop There are many other subject, if they’re willing to put in you want without paying for it; influences vary from pop to reasons why Americans, even the time and efort. apply for entry-level positions rock, hip hop, and R&B. So after “Gangnam Style,” are so them the opportunity to attract More and more top-tier or volunteer at as many places as why has this particular culture interested in Korean music. new listeners. universities are ofering free you can. You may not be making grabbed hold of so many of our Many Kpop artists collaborate Kpop artists work so hard to distance learning courses. Tis very much money, but at least attentions? with American acts; for instance, produce their music and have means that just about anyone can you won’t be spending money you It could be fact that though a Psy has collaborated with Snoop it prosper; it’s only natural for sign up for an online course on don’t have by taking out loans in fair amount of Americans don’t Lion and 2ne1, a Korean people to learn to love something a variety of subjects. Tese free order to fnance an internship (a know what the artists are saying girl group, has worked with beyond what they’re used to, courses allow participants to watch process that is, essentially, paying in their lyrics and their music Will.i.Am. when given the opportunity. lectures (sometimes live), follow to work for free). videos are enjoyable to look at. Korea does a great job of Korean music has done an along on a course of scheduled Real-life experience and self- They’re creative and, most of the promoting American music. excellent job at influencing readings, and engage with the directed learning is the way of time, of out the ordinary, which Kpop artists regularly perform Americans, but many should course material in a hands-on way. the future. It’s time that the next is great for attracting attention. covers of popular American still remember that though College is not enough on its generation of leaders disentangle For those who can understand music during their concerts, Kpop is one of the big trends of own. Employers don’t care that themselves from the fnancial the lyrics that are being ranging from Michael Jackson today, there is still more music you went to college; what matters and emotional trap of higher performed, it’s clear that the and the Black-Eyed Peas. from various cultures that may is the skill set that you can bring education and redefne success. lyrics are very descriptive and Oftentimes, American music spring into the spotlight as to the team. Tere are many ways poetic. Even the dance moves can be heard in the background well. Hopefully, this is just the COUNTER do a great job of portraying of many Korean films and beginning of many changes to : College is worth every penny what the lyrics are trying to get television shows. Kpop artists come. It’s a well-known fact that secure environment. Internships across. also have concerts in America; college costs a lot, both in terms provide students with experience For instance, the very well- this benefits the fans they of money and time, but is it really in the felds in which they wish known Kpop artist Psy is known already have here, but also gives worth the risk? Of course. It’s to work, giving students a closer true that money and time rules a glimpse of that dream job they’ve lot of society as we know it, but always wanted. one thing that we really shouldn’t College is also fexible when worry about when it comes down it comes to time. Many go for to those two factors is education. the online experience because Going to college makes it easier to they don’t have the time to learn, have new experiences and physically go to school, making it build your own unique skill set. a great option for nontraditional want to be Scholarships and grants are students. For those who physically available to help students pay for go to college, course oferings tend college. Financial aid is also a huge to be fexible, making it easier to beneft. It can provide students work your class schedule around with the money they need in other responsibilities. order to cover some of the costs Of course, many see money as that the school won’t. With that, an obstacle but the truth of the and grants becoming more readily matter is that money is always available to students, the cost of going to be an obstacle in life. HEARD college doesn’t have to be so great. Why not use the money you have Having an education is a for something grander that will ??? privilege. When you’ve gone from beneft you in the end? College is kindergarten to middle school to the ultimate investment in yourself high school, why wouldn’t you and your earning potential. want to see how far you can go in With a college education, you sign up for your education, and how far you increase your intelligence and have can travel in your career with the experiences that may help you help of a degree? see the world in a diferent light. A lot of people underestimate Tis can make life more enjoyable the value of a college experience. for you. Ultimately, however, THE CURRENT By going to college, students investing in a college education are able to get their hands on a means that, statistically, you’re variety of opportunities that can more likely to make more money positively shape their character than you would without a degree. thecurrent-online.com/about-us/employment and future, such as internships So how can money or even time be and study abroad experiences. an issue, when a college education Studying abroad helps students means that, in the future, you’ll to expose themselves to other be able to come by both of those languages and cultures in a safe, things more easily? 8 THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM JANUARY 27, 2014
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-NEWS@NOON--NEWS@NOON- Sexual Assault in the Military Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 | Time: 12:15 to 1:30 Location: Century Room C, third foor of MSC Presenters: Jim Craig, Associate Teaching Professor and Chair of the Department of Military and Veterans Studies, with Pamela Dorsey, Sexual Assault Prevention Program Director, Scott Air Force Base Lunch: Pizza for the frst 25 attendees