April 5, 2010 www.unews.com Vol. 77, Issue 27 BROTHERS GREEN page 13 Student’s UNICORN THEATRE SEASON LINE-UP page 13 body found INSIDE in dorm

Jill Schleiden Aiming for a Staff Writer The afternoon of Feb. 20, campus police found the body of a student in his Oak Place Apartment bedroom. weapon-free campus The student’s father called the police because he was con- Alexia Stout-Lang Police found a total of four guns in cerned his son had not called News Editor the apartment. The student was taken for three days. n 2010, two reports have been into custody and will face trial. When an officer responded filed by the UMKC Police Eric Grospitch, assistant dean of to the student’s dorm suite, the Department involving guns. Students, said a message regarding the student’s roommate told the of- The first involved an un- incident has not been sent to students ficer he had not seen him since affiliated party visiting cam- living in the residential halls. Feb. 16. pus who was in an argument with a “We are responding to this on an in- The student’s roommates I dividual basis,” he said. “To broadcast student. The suspect left campus soon did not notify anyone of his after revealing the gun. this would be to give it more attention absence as he kept an irregular The second involved a student liv- than it needed. We have worked with schedule. ing in Oak Place Apart- the young women in the The officer then entered ments. “[Students] don’t apartment across to make the unlocked room to find the While the student was sure they were clear with student on the floor next to his cleaning his Springfield want to jeopardize what happened. … I have bed. XDM 9mm semiauto- their education by visited with a couple par- An investigation into the matic handgun in his being arrested.” ents. Those were the stu- exact cause of death is still in dorm bathroom March dents who were impacted.” progress. As the investigation 10, it went off, firing According to Missouri is still open, the student’s name MIKE BONGARTZ law and UMKC regula- and personal information are through the shower wall UMKC Police Chief and into the bathroom of tions, guns – concealed still unavailable. the apartment across the or otherwise – are banned Detective Emery, of the hallway. from campus. Kansas City Police Depart- He then called the police. Officers “The rule honestly right now is that ment, said the investigation discovered the students living in the there are no weapons allowed on cam- currently holds no evidence of apartment across the hallway were not pus,” Grospitch said. “There is really foul play. The investigation in- home during the incident. no wiggle room legally in that concept. formation is due for release in The only injury incurred was to the From the Residential Life standpoint, late April. suspect, who injured his finger when we have been clear with that as well.” The room in which the stu- the gun went off. The ban is noted in the University dent passed away will remain “In the moment of panic, his finger Rules and Regulations, in the Guide to closed for the remainder of the got caught in the chamber piece and it Group Living residential hall residents semester. cut the end of his thumb,” Grospitch His roommates were relocat- said. See GUNS I page 24 ed to a hotel for a week and then provided with new housing. [email protected] Living for racial equality Kate Lawler power hope we will not see. I think for immigration. Staff Photographer that Mr. Chavez would approve of this “He is like a combination of the Sí se puede. Or, yes we can. speaker.” Energizer Bunny and the gift that This phrase was the theme for Lovato is a writer and commenta- keeps giving,” Lovato said. “He just President Barack Obama’s 2008 elec- tor with New America Media. He has keeps coming and all you have to do is tion campaign. But it originated in worked for many publications includ- just use him to raise awareness. CNN 1972, when Cesar Chavez fasted for ing the LA Times, the San Francisco was making money promoting his ha- 24 days for labor unions. Chronicle, Huffington Post and his blog tred of Latinos and immigrants.” This was one of several topics dis- “Of America,” along with other nation- Another issue discussed in the cussed in the Cesar Chavez keynote al and international media outlets. evening was struggles Latino immi- address given by author, activist and grants face today. journalist Roberto Lovato March 23 “I saw him as what I would Lovato was also a forerunner in in Pierson Auditorium. the selection of speakers because he In celebration of Chavez’s birth call a lover of peace and knew Chavez. on March 31, the Department of Di- social justice, and was so “The Cesar Chavez that I first versity, Access and Equity hosts a until the last day we went to encountered was when I was a kid in speaker each March to comment on the ’70s,” Lovato said. “I saw him as his life work. bury him.” what I would call a lover of peace and Karen Dace, Deputy Chancellor social justice, and was so until the last of the Department of Diversity, Ac- ROBERTO LOVATO day we went to bury him. Social work cess and Equity, described the selec- Author, Activist and Journalist is about expressions and speaking tion process. out. He embraced non-violence like Photo KATE LAWLER “Each year, the committee looks He is most recently known for MLK and Gandhi.” Robert Lovato spoke March 23 in Pierson Auditorium. for a speaker who has, in his or her spear-heading the winning fight A final topic discussed was the own way, continued the work of Ce- against CNN commentator Lou phrase “Sí se puede.” Lavato de- sar Chavez,” Dace said. “Giving Dobbs for anti-immigrant and racist scribed the famous theme associated “I won’t use that phrase until we terms that are loaded with fire, spiri- voice to those who otherwise would comments backed by false statistics. with Chavez and how, through me- have powerful movements that really tual power and a great political legacy be silenced and drawing attention and Lovato spoke about Dobbs’ un- dia, the power is no longer behind the have the fire that gave birth to these – some of which I gave my life to.” shining light on injustices those in conscious ability to raise awareness words. terms,” Lovato said. “Because they are [email protected] 2 News April 5, 2010 www.unews.com

Green thumbs kick off garden season

Jill Schleiden ence, this year features a lot Staff Writer of community outreach. The UMKC Garden Col- “The idea is we produce lective is preparing for its more than we can eat,” second year of growth – both Mitchell said. “Last year, we in the soil and the commu- donated the extra to St. An- nity. thony’s Food Bank.” With a large backyard at Everything in the garden a UMKC-owned house just is recycled or compostable south of the Education Build- and all the produce grown ing, the Collective formed is completely organic – no last February when student chemical pesticides or fertil- Jessica Farmer rounded up izers. three other students and be- By partnering with Clean gan planting. Commute and the Environ- The summer ended with mental Studies Department, 10 students regularly work- the Collective will further its ing at the site. “green” aspects. James Mitchell, a dual The Collective begins major in Cello Performance planting in late March and and Environmental Studies, work continues through the has taken over as organizer summer and fall. Mitchell of the garden this year. He and his fellow gardeners hopes more students will get want the garden to be a hub involved. for other community organi- The UMKC Garden Col- zations. lective Facebook group drew Students don’t need to several interested students stay and work over the sum- over the winter, Mitchell mer to participate in the gar- said. den and reap the benefits. “Food and college stu- If anyone wants to help dents,” he said, “the two just but feels short on time, go together.” Mitchell said donations of While last year’s empha- seeds, supplies or even a sis was getting the garden bench are always welcome. started and gaining experi- [email protected]

Photo KEVIN BRYCE

Counting America Alexia Stout-Lang sound decisions about locations for recruiting, resentation in the U.S. House of Representa- the reasons why it’s so important to get the News Editor which could lead to jobs for graduates,” Whit- tives,” Whitcomb-Jenkins said. word out across campus.” It’s time to stand up and be counted. comb-Jenkins said. The Census Bureau will mail a census form Only students who live with their parents The U.S. Census of Population is being con- Each year, the federal government uses cen- to students who live off campus. during the school year should be included on ducted. The results will determine if Missouri Students should complete the form and the form received by parents. will lose a seat in the U.S. House of Representa- “Census data inform and support return it to the Census Bureau. Students who Whitcomb-Jenkins said this year’s census tives and millions of dollars in federal funding. live on campus will receive a census form from form is being touted as one of the simplest Appointed by Mayor Mark Funkhouser to important research done by their residence assistant (RA). forms in census history. serve as UMKC’s representative on the Kan- college students and faculty.” Students with roommates should include “The form is easy, important and confidential,” sas City Complete Count Committee, Stancia information about everyone at their address on she said. “The form should really take no more than Whitcomb-Jenkins, UMKC’s assistant vice STANCIA WHITCOMB-JENKINS one census form. 10 minutes to complete. Ten questions, 10 minutes.” chancellor of Community and Public Affairs, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Community and All students need to be included in the 2010 For questions about completing the form, is spreading the word across campus about the Public Affairs census, even if they are not U.S. citizens or do call the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-800-923-8282 importance of the census. not have Missouri residency. or visit www.census.gov. “Census data inform and support important sus data to allocate approximately $400 billion. “College students have a long-standing The Census also offers temporary jobs that research done by college students and faculty, “Everyone who is counted, including stu- status of being a hard-to-count group, and an may be suitable for students. To inquire about affect college and university tuition grant and dents could make the difference in the federal undercounting could mean loss of federal dol- temporary Census jobs, call 1-866-861-2010. loan programs and guide businesses to make dollars that we receive for the area and our rep- lars,” Whitcomb-Jenkins said. “That’s one of [email protected] Get turned on ... Follow us on Become a fan on Visit Twitter! Facebook! www.unews.com @UNewsScoop to the U-News! 3 News www.unews.com April 5, 2010 Big Beam Team hopes for high strength

Jason Patterson Staff Writer Starting with a pile of rebar and some bags of concrete, the Big Beam Team from the School of Computing and Engineering is engaged in a real-world competition designed to test their knowledge before they enter the workforce. The Big Beam Contest is sponsored by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute and is designed to help Civil Engineering students gain the knowledge to design and build con- crete girders for bridges.

“It’s a good experience working in a team. We will get to see the actual casting done so, overall, it will be a very nice experience and provide practical knowledge for when we get into the workforce.”

SHEEDAL AJGAONKAR Graduate Student and Beam Designer

Every time you drive over a concrete bridge, you are benefiting from the knowledge gained by these students. “It’s a good experience working in a team,” Sheedal Ajgaonkar, graduate student and beam designer, said. “We will get to see the actual casting done so, overall, it will be a very nice experience and provide practical knowledge for when we get into the workforce.” The Big Beam Contest is quite involved. It starts with the students designing a 15-foot long concrete beam. The beam must be able to support a mini- Photo courtesy GANESH THIAGARAJAN mum load over its span and be at least eight The Big Beam team designs and builds concrete girders for bridges. inches wide. Then the team must do a variety of calcula- In the past, the team has been actively in- Unfortunately, UMKC lacks the equip- They are also judged on the quality of their tions to predict how much load can be applied volved in the construction. But this year, the ment to load test beams of this length so it is report and the practicality, innovation and to the beam before it starts to crack and fail. company that has assisted with the construc- necessary to go to another school to conduct conformance to code. This step is important because part of their re- tion changed their procedure and will no longer the test. The team recruits graduate and undergradu- port for the competition requires them to pre- allow the students to help in the construction When the load test is complete, the team will ate students. Unlike other teams, the Big Beam dict when it will fail and they are judged on process. write their final report to submit for judging. Team does not have to travel to competitions. their accuracy. After the beam is built and it has cured Their beam design is judged based on accu- They must submit their reports by June 15. After the team finishes their calculations for at least 28 days to reach its full strength, racy, cost of construction, overall weight, larg- For more information on the Big Beam and they are happy with the design, it is time the team will travel with the beam to the est measured deflection before failure, most ac- Team, check out the Web site at http://sce. to build the beam. University of Nebraska at Omaha to have it curate prediction of applied load, cracking load umkc.edu/cme/students/teams/big_beam.aspx. tested. and deflection at maximum load. [email protected] Students line up for free food Nikki Bomgardner vices has hosted the fair and it will mation. Assistant News Editor likely continue because of the fun. Roasterie coffee can be purchased Students came out in masses “Roberts Dairy likes to bring out in the cafeteria in the University Cen- March 23 for free food and beverages their big cow,” Pisors said. “[The ter and at Smart Market. sponsored by more than 20 local ven- cow] kinda just walked right in.” Jennifer Juarez, Roasterie owner dors and UMKC Dining Services at A Red Bull representative was from Parkville, was proud to boast “more the University Center. handing out full cans of Red Bull and number one ratings from coffeereview. Starbucks Coffee, Judi’s Bakery, small samples of the energy shot. com than any other national roaster” for Loffredo and Pepsico were just a few Scott Millard, representing Star- the last eight and a half years. of the businesses with representatives bucks, was there promoting and A table with cereals Dining Ser- handing out free samples of their handing out samples of their newest vices is considering offering was products. business venture, VIA instant cof- popular as well. Jesse Pisors, manager of UMKC’s fee. The Student Board of Governors Dining Services/Sodexho, was happy “Sales are good so far,” Millard conducted a survey on which cereals with the turnout of students and ven- said. “We want them to be better.” students most wanted to see offered dors. Authentic, family-owned, local in the cafeteria for next year. “Who doesn’t like free samples?” business, Zaika, an Indian restau- For more information about Pisors said. “The purpose of the rant, had a table with plenty of hot UMKC Dining Services or Sodexho, event was to show the community the food. contact Jesse Pisors at 816-235-1077 breadth of who we are and what we Roasterie Coffee, another locally- or visit the Web site at http://web2. owned business, was the first table by umkc.edu/foodservice/index.html. Photo courtesy JESSE PISORS do.” From left: Roberts Dairy sales respresentative Howard Scott and Jesse Pisors. This is the third year Dining Ser- the entrance with samples and infor- [email protected] 4 News April 5, 2010 www.unews.com Roos join How to land scholarly order an internship Nikki Bomgardner nication Studies Chair. Casey Osburn recommendations will most CareerExec. Assistant News Editor Angela M. Bennett, regional director Staff Writer likely get their résumé bumped Once your account is made, Ninety-two Roos joined the ranks of of the U.S. Department of Education’s Internships: Mostly un-paid to the top of the stack. upload your résumé and search scholars March 25. Office of Civil Rights, was honored with or under-paid, bottom of the to- While talking to other peo- within your ideal field of inter- Eighty-two students and 10 fac- a certificate as Alumna of the Year. tem pole “ jobs” crucial to get- ple is a good thing, don’t stick est. ulty/staff members were initiated into Dr. Louis Potts, treasurer for the Phi ting the career you want. with the middleman. If needed, they have staff the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi at Kappa Phi chapter, encouraged students In this economy, finding an Find out who their contact is who can help you dress up your the E.E. Thompson Courtroom of the who are not members to learn about the internship can be hard if you and call them directly. The ini- résumé and help with any of School of Law. many benefits and to apply. don’t take the right steps. tiative will go a long way. your questions. Dr. Charles Wurrey, 2009- Information for the honor so- You get internships to help Check bulletin and job Checking craigslist.com 10 president of Phi Kappa ciety can be found at www. build your résumé, but you boards. can be helpful in finding some- Phi’s UMKC Chapter umkc.edu/international/ must first have a résumé. There are internships and where currently hiring. Be and Curator’s Profes- students/phikappa Employers realize you are a jobs posted throughout the careful though – make sure it’s sor in the College of phi.aspx. student and may not have much school in every building. a legitimate business and be Arts & Sciences, Upcoming Phi experience. Check them out, but don’t aware of scams. led the ceremo- Kappa Phi events Having a short résumé isn’t rely on them entirely. Getting a call back from the ny. students can at- always a bad thing. Keep it They are the ones most employer is when everything “Phi Kappa tend include the neat, though. Don’t clutter it students will be applying for really starts. Now is the time to Phi is the na- Fulbright/Fel- with things from high school to so don’t be afraid to go out of impress them, show them how tion’s oldest, lowships work- make it look longer. your way to talk to companies much you want to be there. largest, most shop (Admin- Employers want to know in which you have the most in- When interviewing, take it selective all- istrative Center, what you are doing now, not terest. seriously, don’t blow it off just discipline honor Brookside Room) what you did when you were Learn as much about that because you won’t be getting society,” Wurrey at 3 p.m., April 16. company as possible – the more paid for your work. said. “Phi Kap- 20, and the Phi After putting together a fi- you know, the more likely they Look your best. 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University News Get into it! 5 News www.unews.com April 5, 2010 Start your own business – Bloch style Teresa Sheffield The institute offers under- experience. One part theory, one go out and get a great job and are “Kansas City has a legacy of Staff Writer graduate, graduate and doctoral part experience. Practical experi- very successful out of here. We entrepreneurship,” Song said. The Institute for Entrepreneur- degrees that combine classroom ence is unmatched.” don’t stop helping students after “Let’s look around the city: ship and Innovation helps students learning with practical experi- The institute focuses on ap- they graduate.” Hallmark, H&R Bloch, Stowers, start their own businesses. ence. plying theory to reality, that’s To help the students form American Century and on and on. “It’s a simple vision, our mis- Classes teach students how why they offer students an office their own business, the institute In Kansas City, not only do they sion is to train the next genera- businesses are formed and sus- for a year after they graduate to holds The New Venture Chal- create businesses, but they give tion of global leaders,” said Dr. tained. use to start their own business lenge each year, which offers back to the community. They all Michael Song, executive director Students are team-taught by a and help them network to build $20,000 for the teams who come give their money back to create a of the institute. “It’s our goal to paid professor and a teaching fel- clientele. up with innovative and practical better city. Entrepreneurial lead- be a global leader in creating and low, a successful business person business plans. There can be up ership comes from the next gen- dispersing knowledge in entrepre- or CEO, who teach theory with “I have a simple promise to five winners. eration, who’s going to be next? neurial aspects.” real-world application. that each student will get This year, there are 45 teams That’s why five years ago the city Founded in 2005, the institute “It’s education money cannot entered. The prize money is used thought about how to sustain the is ranked in the Top 25 by the buy them,” Song said. “It’s excel- the best education for to enact their business plans. economy and decided the best Princeton Review of 2,300 entre- lent classroom experience from their money in the world.” “People should pay atten- way was to train the next genera- preneurial colleges and business professors. We take pride in teach- tion to what we do. Even if they tion.” schools in the nation. ing. You can take any class on how DR. MICHAEL SONG don’t enter they should come to Song has big plans and high It is home to the world’s num- to run a company from here. We Executive Director of the Institute for see how businesses are created,” hopes for the institute to change ber one and 15 innovation man- have the best faculty, the largest Entrepreneurship and Innovation Song said. students’ lives for the better and agement scholars ranked by the faculty in the country.” They also give hands-on expe- climb to the top 10 on the Princ- Journal of Product Innovation and The institute has more than 300 rience by purchasing a franchise eton ranking ladder. Management. teaching fellows, who are all un- “Our school is unique because and letting students run the busi- “We have a whole ecosystem “I have a simple promise that paid. it focuses hands-on and makes a ness. for students for transformational each student will get the best “They’re excited, it’s the mis- network for students,” Song said. It is yet to be determined what education,” he said. “Our goal at education for their money in the sion that attracts them,” he said. “When they graduate, they have business they will buy, but they’re the end is for the students to say, ‘I world,” Song said. “We’re offer- “They love to help young people a rolodex of CEOs and business- thinking along the lines of a Star- got a transformational education.’ ing Ivy League quality from state succeed. They love to be a part of men. Our number one priority bucks, Trader Joe’s or even a re- I challenge you to Google other tuition. I’m very proud of our ac- a team that’s building a national- is to take care of the students. modeling company. programs and you’ll see nowhere complishments. We came out of ly-ranked program. The professors We want to make sure we give a The institute is funded by the else in the world are they doing nowhere and ranked in the top tier teach them how to do things and transformational education and university, the city and many pri- what we’re doing.” in four years.” these people give them practical make sure the students learn and vate businesses. [email protected]

Roos mentor elementary students

Photo MARK LINVILLE Ten members of Lambda Theta Phi mentor students at John Fisk Elementary.

Alexia Stout-Lang pretty much our knowledge,” Pecina said. News Editor “We plan to read to them, help them with When the members of Lambda Theta homework, class work, you know, all that Phi Latin Fraternity received a phone call fun stuff. Also, since we all are 19 to 23, from a concerned principal in search of we have life experiences. We all were 11 mentors for her students, they stepped up once. So whatever they are going through to help. at home or in life, we can give them our Each week, 10 Roos travel to John Fisk advice.” Elementary School, in Kansas City, Kan., The Lambda Theta members take their to spend time with fourth and fifth grade role in the young boys’ lives seriously. boys in need of a positive influence. Three of their members attended John “So far we really enjoy spending time Fisk. with the guys,” said chapter president Max “We hope by mentoring these students, Pecina. “So, I am sure we will dedicate it will motivate them to be successful in more than what is required of us.” life, help them keep their grades up, set Per the request of John Fisk Principal them on the right path and get them think- Josie Herrera and under the guidance of ing about college and what they want be YouthFriends, a local organization that when they grow up,” Pecina said. partners mentors with children in urban This is the second mentoring program schools, the fraternity members will con- Lambda Theta has been involved in. Last tinue going to John Fisk every Wednesday year, they volunteered with the not-for- until the elementary school releases for profit organization called L.U.L.A.C. summer break. (League of Latin American Citizens). “What we plan to offer these kids is [email protected] 6 News April 5, 2010 www.unews.com

‘SHAKE THAT THING’ by ALEXIA STOUT-LANG Day in the Life: Dec. 15, 1925, a group of tal- performing to managing other ented vocalists and musicians artists. came together in a New York He is most notably known Greek Volunteer City recording studio to lay for working with the famous, down what is still regarded as female blues singer, Bessie one fine album. Smith. Recording under the OKeh Taylor was one of the first label, blues singer Eva Taylor female blues singers heard on Coordinators and jazz musicians Clarence the radio. Her performances and Williams’ Blue Five recorded style influenced many future Mark Linville “Shake That Thing.” vocal stars. Staff Writer Taylor and Williams were a The husband and wife duo In the past, Greek Life has held the repu- married couple who collaborat- also collaborated on “May We tation of a group of elitist snobs who always ed on many projects. They had Meet Again,” a song written in party and never study. been married four years by the memory of Florence Mills who But those who participate in Greek Life time this record was made. was one of the most popular beg to differ. The Blue Five consisted of black stage entertainers of their Laura Jackson, community service chair Buster Bailey on the clarinet, time. for Chi Omega Sorority, and Grant He- Williams on the piano and Bud- The recording of “Shake beisen, Sigma Phi Epsilon vice president, dy Christian on the banjo along That Thing” is housed in the know first-hand how it is to be a part of with two other unknown musi- Marr Sound Archives on the Greek Life. cians. lower level of the Miller Nichols Jackson and Hebeisen both organize the Williams was an artist and Library. philanthropy and community service events an entrepreneur. He was adept For more information, visit for their organizations.

Treasures archived atfor discoveryall sides of the music business http://library.umkc.edu/marr. “I love being able to give back to the com- from writing, publishing and [email protected] munity collectively with a bunch of people,” Jackson said. “And being a member of Chi Omega has made me see the importance of community service. It is the reason why we are an organization.” UMKC Fraternity and Sorority Affairs is geared toward helping the community. Each individual fraternity and sorority chapter does its part and contributes time and members to multiple good causes. “Fraternity and Sorority Affairs also provides resources in helping chapters to develop new service ideas or charities to donate to,” said Kari Murphy, coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Affairs. “We Photo MARK LINVILLE try our best to reach philanthropic and ser- Laura Jackson, with Chi Omega. vice events in a wide range of activities and causes.” year. The chapters and their members devote Each fraternity and sorority on campus numerous hours of service to these events. sponsors at least one philanthropic event, “All throughout the school year, we par- which raises money for a charity, and two ticipate in numerous events to raise money,” community service events each academic Hebeisen said. “We Sig Eps raise money for Children’s Mercy Hospital. I remember a woman in tears ran and got all the change from her car and said if it wasn’t for Chil- dren’s Mercy, she wouldn’t have been able to pay for her son’s medical treatment.”

Photo courtesy LABUDDE SPECIAL COLLECTIONS To Chi Omega Sorority, Sigma Phi Epsi- lon and all fraternities and sororities, dedi- cating themselves is the main purpose of be- ing in a Greek Letter organization. The added element of the brotherhood and sisterhood bond is what Jackson and Hebeisen enjoy the most about community service. It allows them to further dedicate themselves. “Brotherhood to me is great,” Hebeisen said. “Having a group of people with a legit- Newshound? imate stake in who I am and having that rela- tionship with 30 plus people is very touching to me.” Chi Omega Sorority’s efforts support several relief organizations such as the Make a Wish Foundation, which is their main ben- University News eficiary. Currently, the guys of Sigma Phi Epsilon Employment Perks: are focusing their efforts and member power toward the Haiti relief effort. Their goal is • Earn cold hard cash to volunteer for a local bottling company to • Enhance your résumé bottle more than 20,000 water bottles that • Improve your writing skills will go to the earthquake victims in Haiti. To learn more about the community ser- • Opportunity for job advancement vice efforts of Chi Omega Sorority or Sigma Phi Epsilon, check out the Fraternity and So- All UMKC students welcome! rority Affairs Web page, http://web2.umkc. edu/stulife/greeklife. Photo MARK LINVILLE [email protected] University News • (816) 235-1393 • [email protected] Grant Hebeisen, with Sigma Phi Epsilon. 7 News www.unews.com April 5, 2010 briefly mentioned by NIKKI BOMGARDNER Police Blotter by ALEXIA STOUT-LANG

March 19 March 29 2:28 p.m. Hit & Run Vehicu- 1:45 a.m. Information – A staff lar – A student returned to the member returned to his vehicle ‘Her Art – Kansas City Women in the Arts’ Rockhill Parking Structure to parked across from Manheim s pu m a C find her vehicle damaged. Hall to find numbers painted on The UMKC Women’s Center is hosting a Cinema” featuring the first female director his windshield. series of events in April. to ever win an Academy Award, Kathryn March 20 “Her Art – Kansas City Women in the Bigelow, noon, in room 303, Miller Nichols 8:58 p.m. Alarm – Burning food 10:39 a.m. Violation of Uni- Arts” is a series about how women face and Library. caused the fire alarm to go off versity Rules and Regula- juggle motherhood, careers and their artistic April 13 – “Who Does She Think She in Oak Street Residence Hall. tions – A student’s vehicle was callings. Is?” documentary screening and panel dis- booted in the Katz parking lot The UMKC Department of Communica- cussion at 6:30 p.m. at the Tivoli Theatre. for using a parking permit he tion Studies, the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center April 27 – “Artists Salon: The State of March 21 had reported lost. and the Women’s Employment Network are Women in the Arts in Kansas City” at 6 p.m. 10:41 p.m. Assault – A physi- providing support for “Her Art: Who Does at the Diastole Scholars’ Center hosted by So- cal altercation occurred in Oak 12:36 p.m. Vehicular – An em- She Think She Is?” nie Ruffin. At 6:30 p.m., the host of KCUR’s Place Apartments after parties ployee backed into a fixed pole April 2 – Opening Reception at The “Night Tides” will facilitate the discussion on began yelling at each other. in the Flarsheim Hall parking lot Leedy-Voulkos Art Center, 2012 Baltimore the state of Kansas City women in the arts. causing minor damage to a uni- Ave., Kansas City, Mo. April 1-30 – “Women’s Artists Book Dis- March 22 versity vehicle. April 2 - May 28 – Art Exhibit of Kan- play,” room 303, Miller Nichols Library. The 10:44 a.m. Threat – A student sas City’s female artists featuring the theme library is displaying books of women from in the Fine Arts Building re- March 30 “Who Does She Think She Is?” creative fields of art. ceived threatening texts from a 12:12 a.m. Illness – A party was April 7 – “From Guy-Blanche to Bigelow: For more information visit, www.umkc. former boyfriend and his new found intoxicated outside the Women Behind the Camera in Hollywood edu/womenc. girlfriend. Medical School. Illness – 1:01 p.m. A student in 11:34 a.m. Burglary – The re- UMKC Professor accesses Hubble Space Telescope the Rockhill Parking Structure porting party discovered prop- felt dizzy and had a rapid heart- Daniel McIntosh, professor in the Depart- tions. “Cosmic pileups between two or more erty missing from a storage ment of Physics and UMKC astronomer, is galaxies are the most dramatic examples of beat. She was transported to the room in the Bloch School. hospital. joining a team that will “focus on understand- how these huge star systems grow. We know ing how galaxies grew when the universe was galaxies merge into bigger systems, but we 6:58 p.m. Larceny – A stu- 3:19 p.m. Information – A stu- only 2 to 4 billion years old,” according to a still need to understand how often galaxies of dent left his wallet unsecured press release. different shapes and sizes experience these dent allowed a party to use the in Swinney Rec. Center and re- Law Library after hours. The team will be “peering deep into growing pains.” turned to find money missing the universe in five different directions McIntosh received his bachelor’s degree from it. 3:24 p.m. Property Damage to document the early history of galaxy from the University of California – Los An- – A mirror and door were dam- growth.” geles and received his Ph.D. from the Univer- 11:51 p.m. Disturbance – A “I am keenly interested in catching gal- sity of Arizona. aged in a room in Oak Street group of people making too Residence Hall. axies in the act of growing by merging,” For more information on his work, visit much noise in the street at 51st said McIntosh, an expert on galaxy interac- http://csmct.ucolick.org/. and Holmes streets were asked March 23 to leave by officers and they 3:54 p.m. Illness – A student complied. became ill when the class began dissecting an animal. March 31 6:58 p.m. Injury – A staff mem- Vehicular – Campus safety tip 5:21 p.m. A driver ber slipped on a wet floor and at 51st Street and Rockhill Road fell down the stairs at the 51st St. SIFE Financial Corner rolled back and struck another Annex. of the week vehicle. Cole B., Communica- 3. To maintain the stabil- 11:09 p.m. Violation of Uni- Courtesy 3:41 p.m. Information – A tion Studies major, asked, ity of the financial system versity Rules and Regula- www.ezinearticles.com “Why do we have a Federal and contain systematic risks suspicious party that had been tions – Officers were called warned about returning to cam- Reserve system?” that may arise in the finan- because residents were smok- cial market. pus was seen at the Health Sci- ing marijuana in a room in Oak ences Building. Ninety percent of rapes occur The Federal Reserve Sys- 4. To provide financial Place Apartments. between people who already knew tem, or the Fed, was created services to depository insti- each other and approximately half in 1913 by the passing of the tutions, the U.S. government March 28 April 1 of rapes happen on dates. Federal Reserve Act. and foreign official institu- 4:42 p.m. Information – Offi- 10:19 a.m. Mental – Officers While out on a date, keep these This was the fifth attempt tions, including playing a cers responded to an open door responded to a call of a suicidal things in mind: to establish a central bank in major role in the operation of at the bookstore. party in Johnson Hall. Take your time getting to know the United States, which was the nation’s payment system. your companion or “date.” Don’t needed because of concern In simpler terms, the Fed 10:09 p.m. Disturbance – Of- 2:14 p.m. Burglary – The re- spend time alone with someone over prior financial panics has indirect control of most ficers responded to a noise com- porting party discovered prop- who makes you feel uneasy or un- with the intention to stabilize aspects of the country’s fi- plaint at Oak Place Apartments. erty missing from his office in comfortable. the country’s banking system. nancial well-being. The party agreed to keep every- the Health Science Building. This means following your instincts and removing yourself According to The Fed’s It sets and adjusts the in- one quiet. Web site, it has four main re- terest rates to keep inflation Disturbance – from situations you don’t feel good 11:18 p.m. Of- sponsibilities: and deflation under control. 11:03 p.m. Property Damage ficers responded to a reported about. Stay with a group of people. 1. To conduct the nation’s It also monitors banks’ – A staff member returned to his loud party at 54th Street and monetary policy by influ- activity to protect consum- vehicle parked at the 4747 Troost Rockhill Road. Occupants were Avoid excessive alcohol. Be alert for possible use of encing the monetary and ers. Another function it Building to find the window bro- asked to quiet down and com- credit conditions in the econ- provides is that every check plied. “date rape drugs” such as Rohyp- ken, but no items were missing. nol, which is illegal in the United omy in pursuit of maximum written is processed through States. It causes drowsiness, a loss employment, stable prices one of its facilities. of coordination, dizziness and and moderate long-term in- For more information memory loss. Never take drinks terest rates. about the purpose and func- from other people and don’t leave 2. To supervise and regu- tion of the Federal Reserve your drink unattended. late banking institutions to System, check out their Web Did you know? Tell someone you trust your ensure safety and soundness site, www.federalreserve.gov. date’s name, destination and of the nation’s banking and E-mail your financial Laughing lowers levels of stress hormones and strengthens planned time of return. financial system and to pro- questions to UMKCSIFE@ the immune system. Six-year-olds laugh an average of 300 Take money with you for a tect the rights of consumers. yahoo.com. times a day. Adults only laugh 15 to 100 times a day. phone call and taxi fare.

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Glint disappoints in KC

Photo KATE LAWLER The members of Glint hail from New York, Israel and Brazil.

Kate Lawler luster attempt at showmanship Staff Photographer and it almost seemed like they Let us rub our thumbs and were bothered to be playing to forefingers together to play the such a small audience. world’s saddest song, on the Lead singer and guitarist Jase world’s smallest violin for the Blankfort (who bares a strik- band Glint that played to an audi- ing resemblance to Jon Cryer as ence of a whopping eight people Ducky in “Pretty in Pink”) de- at the Riot Room. scribed the show as more of a re- Glint is on tour, fresh out of hearsal. the South by Southwest event in “This has been the small- Austin, Texas. est turnout we have had so far,” At first, their sound is some- Blankfort said. “I have to talk to thing you haven’t heard before. the Kansas City promoter about But, upon further listening to this.” the album, the conceptual, elec- Although annoyed, as wit- tronic melodies are similar to nessed by the lack of inflection in Deastro, Muse and the Penelopes. his voice, he did have some nice Aside from some technical things to say as well ... nice senti- difficulties, the show sounded ments coating an insult to Kansas good (refreshing after the last City. few shows I had seen at the same “I hope for what it was you en- venue). joyed it,” Blankfort said. “This is One of the eight people in our first time here. Maybe it will attendance, Moses Mendosa, be our last. I just kind of went into agreed. it hoping for the best. It was fun.” “It’s nice to have a group out I don’t want to be the Steff or of the ordinary, I would definitely Blain to his Ducky, honest. But buy their album,” he said. no matter how good you sound, Buy their album, indeed – be- how tired you may be or how an- cause it sounds exactly like the noyed you might feel about lack live performance. of attendance, maybe you should

Photo KATE LAWLER See them again live? show some sincerity to the eight Jase Blankfort was disappointed with the crowd turnout. Probably not – it was a lack- people who did attend your show. [email protected] 10 Culture April 5, 2010 www.unews.com Big night with Pulitzer Prize winner Lydia Strong library,” Terrell said. “It’s a partner- Staff Writer ship between the Kansas City Public It was maybe the largest gath- Library, the UMKC English Depart- ering the library had, said Crosby ment and Chris Davis.” Kemper III, director of the Kansas Terrell founded the series almost City Public Library. 10 years ago. March 29, a diverse group of “I founded it in the year 2000,” people flooded the main floor of the he said. “It started at Rockhurst and Kansas City Public Library – Cen- then I moved it over to UMKC when tral Branch. The visitors came to I moved to UMKC as the Writer-in- hear John McPhee, a longtime New Residence.” Yorker contributor and winner of the Terrell is the New Letters Dis- Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfic- tinguished Writer-in-Residence tion. at UMKC, where he teaches cre- McPhee, who is a nonfiction ative writing. The Writers at Work writing instructor at Princeton Uni- series allows him to expose his versity, read from his collection of students to a broader spectrum of essays, “Silk Parachute,” and dis- writers. cussed his career. “I wanted [to give] my students a chance to hang out with writers, who were from out of town, from “If Pulitzer Prizes were New York or from California,” Ter- awarded for friendship rell said. “This is a way of getting and decency, John and students sort of a wider distribution of writers.” his wife, Yolanda, would Terrell ensures students have an have a house full.” opportunity to spend time with the visiting writers before or after the WHITNEY TERRELL reading events. Writer-in-Residence at UMKC “Writers do come to town all the time on a book tour, but they don’t stop to hang out with stu- Kemper presented the event as dents,” Terrell said. “If they are part of the library’s effort to bring here as part of the Writers at Work series, I can say, ‘Look, these are Photo LYDIA STRONG the best of the country to Kansas John McPhee signed books for his readers at the Kansas City Public Library – Central Branch. City. my students, please talk to them, “The library is striving to bring hang out with them.’” the best that is taught, said and writ- In last week’s event, Terrell’s in- and to John McPhee’s readers,” Ter- tribute to McPhee’s friendship. to read some more and then we are ten in the United States,” Kemper troduction of McPhee had a person- rell said. “If Pulitzer Prizes were awarded going to talk some more. And since said. “We are certainly doing that to- al touch. Terrell is one of McPhee’s But later, Terrell got serious and for friendship and decency,” Terrell he is one of my former students, I am night with Whitney Terrell and John former students and both authors spoke of the impact McPhee had said, “John and his wife, Yolanda, calling the shots.” McPhee as part of Whitney’s Writers entertained the audience with on his students. Next to Terrell, would have a house full.” Angela Elam, host and producer at Work series.” friendly, humorous remarks about McPhee’s former students include In exchange, McPhee made ev- of UMKC’s literary radio show Terrell, a Kansas City-based each other. David Remnick, current editor of erybody laugh when he introduced New Letters on the Air, recorded the novelist, directs the Writers at Work First, Terrell made the entire au- The New Yorker, Washington Post’s the structure of the evening, while event. series and organizes reading events dience laugh when he joked about Joel Achenbach and the former joking about being in charge. If interested in obtaining the re- with out-of-town writers. the great volume of McPhee’s work. manager of Time Magazine, Jim “I am going to read for a bit,” cording, visit the New Letters’ Web “We have now four authors a “He has published 28 books, Kelly. McPhee said, “then Whitney and I site, www.newletters.org. year who come to do readings at the which is incredibly depressing to me Finally, Terrell paid a heartfelt are going to talk. Then I am going [email protected]

dating 101 by CHRISTIAN ROSE

Lent is the 40 days we, as worthless sin- ate Cadbury Crème Eggs. think her decision, if for just her children’s Defining Lent ners, must give up something we love to re- Regularly re-occurring, my nocturnal sake. This month, it seems I have entered kick- ceive presents during Christmas. terrors left me lethargic throughout the day Having gone through almost a month of ing and screaming into a new phase of my life This is what my grandmother told me, any- and unable to concentrate on anything aca- Lent, I relegated myself to an obvious period that can only be described as The Chapter way. demic. of perpetual mourning, when the most alarm- of Kicking and Screaming and Host of Such I have since come to understand a more Bit-by-bit, my resolve to be dispassionate- ing thing happened. Other Disturbing Histrionics. complicated version, but prefer her definition ly detached deteriorated until the flood gates Along with developing quite the talent for I would agree this is a somewhat lengthy over the dogma of the latter. opened one night while watching a 30-second crying on cue, I have also begun to develop title. But I assure you it’s the only way to char- As a child, I gave up playing with toys I commercial about animal abuse that left me actual feelings for someone. acterize the magnitude of mixed emotions honestly no longer played with or fighting huddled on the floor holding my Schnauzer This new predicament leaves me per- presently running rampant through my head. my 8 p.m. curfew, both concessions of which and sobbing. plexed, unnerved and distracted beyond ratio- Generally speaking, I maintain composure lasted on average three and a half days. Since that initial melt-down, I abhorrently nal explanation. After all, I date for the col- so confident that, to most of my friends, I may This year, I gave up Taco Bell. refer to as Chernobyl, emotional outbursts umn, your enjoyment and my future plans for seem emotionless at times. This is a façade I love the selections of simulated, over- seem to happen on a near routine basis. Most media domination. that has taken me years to develop and per- processed and canned confections that is the disturbingly, there doesn’t seem to be a par- Due to this new affection, I don’t feel quite fect. restaurant’s bargain menu with a special af- ticular preference or prejudice where it takes myself ... or maybe I do. I have practiced and honed my craft of ap- finity for the cheesy bean and rice burrito. place. Maybe I have always been an emotional pearing complacent and detached for what As a college student with exiguous re- I cry in the morning while watching the marshmallow peep underneath my hard candy seems like an eternity, and I just recently sources, the dollar and change for my near news. shell. started noticing small chinks in my armor ap- daily fiber-rich food substitute can usually be I cried in the Auto Zone parking lot when The one certainty I cling to is that Lent is pearing at the seams. found in my truck’s floorboard. I replaced the fuses but forgot which order I approaching its annual end and, having paid I blame Lent. After a week of abstinence from my nutri- took them out and, consequently, my new car my penance, I look forward to copious Christ- That’s when I first recognized subtle tionally deficient diet, I began to wake up in stereo wouldn’t work. mas gifts and, maybe, if I’m at all lucky, one changes in my usual undemonstrative de- cold sweats from the most horrific nightmares I even got damn-near hysterical after I more from an unexpected and welcomed meanor. involving flunking out of school and living saw Kate Gosselin’s new hair extensions and source. For all non-Catholics, I will attempt to explain. with my parents surrounded by cats that only wanted to write her a letter asking her to re- [email protected] 11 www.unews.com Culture April 5, 2010 John Mayer and Michael Franti rock Sprint Center Melissa Oribhabor opening act. thrilling, primarily because it Culture Editor Even with a slow reaction was Mayer singing and he was John Mayer and opening act from the crowd at first, Franti and the person everyone paid to see. Michael Franti made their way his band members had so much But as the show went on, ex- to the Sprint Center March 22 as energy and enthusiasm that one tremely long guitar and drum part of Mayer’s 2010 winter tour could forget Mayer was waiting solos, accompanied by a stretch to promote his new album, “Bat- back stage. of slow music caused the excite- tle Studies.” Franti walked through the ment to lull and, after a while, Mayer was riding high for venue, singing with fans and get- it seemed the same experience many years, selling out stadiums ting his picture taken with them could be achieved by listening to around the world. But since his as he was performing. the music in your car. now infamous Playboy interview, He brought children on stage One high point of the show Mayer is struggling to hold on to to sing and was by far one of the was when Mayer reverted to his Photo ALEXIA STOUT-LANG the large number of ticket sales he most personable acts, considering standard comedic rhetoric, point- Michael Franti gained some fans af- became used to. the current success of the band. ing out some of the funny sig- ter an amazing performance. The show at the Sprint Cen- Franti himself was a pow- nage the fans brought, notably a ter did not sell out, it fell short by erhouse of talent and charisma. sign held by a young girl. Mayer such as “Gravity,” which received several thousand tickets. But even As a whole, the opening act was commented that she was not old one of the biggest cheers of the without a sold out show, the audi- worth the cost of admission. enough to carry a sign calling night, as well as songs from his ence was still palpably excited. If only we could say the same him “sexy,” but she was “just new album, such as his current Opening act, Franti and his about Mayer. young enough to spell ‘you’re’ single “Who Says.” band, best know for their current As Franti left the stage to sign wrong.” It was obvious Mayer is com- hit single “Say Hey (I love you),” autographs and take pictures with Moments like that made peo- fortable on stage, maybe at times performed as attendees were still fans, the rest of the reserved seats ple forget about the controversy too comfortable. arriving at the venue. filled and Mayer took his place on currently surrounding him and Even though Mayer put on a Being an opening act for an stage. the mediocrity of the live show. good show, it was not amazing, it artist as big as John Mayer is a As the lights went down and Mayer’s voice did sound flaw- was not as good as Franti and it great way to expose large numbers Mayer appeared, the audito- less, however, and the show left was not worth $66. of new people to your music, but rium shook with screams from no doubt he is an extremely tal- But, with the way things are go- can be difficult since the crowd is the large number of female fans, ented singer, musician and song- ing with him recently, his tickets Photo ALEXIA STOUT-LANG there to see the headliner. many younger than 15 years old. writer. might not cost that much for long. John Mayer left many disappointed with his show. But Franti is not a typical The first few songs were very He performed fan-favorites, [email protected] 12 Culture April 5, 2010 www.unews.com

movie review by BRIAN SANDERS

‘How To Train Your Dragon’

The age of hand-drawn animation that was such a hit with families may be over. The classic hand-drawn style of anima- tion is being replaced with stories such as the computer animated “How to Train Your Dragon.” In another computer animated film by DreamWorks, the same studio that brought us “Shrek” and “Chicken Run,” we are taken far away from our ultra modern world with the worries of loom- ing taxes to an age of Vikings. The main character, Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel) is the son of the chief of the Vikings, Stoick (voiced by Gerard Butler). He is different than all the other Vikings. Unlike his father and nearly every- one else, he isn’t big and strong, he has a weird sense of humor and, most impor- tantly, he thinks things through. This community of Vikings has a pest problem in the form of dragons. Many different types of dragons are the enemies of this community and the most feared is the heard, but not seen, ‘Night Fury.’ Hiccup tries to prove to everyone he can be like them by capturing a dragon with his constructed propelled net trap. It works, but nobody believes him. So Hiccup goes and finds his trap has caught the ‘Night Fury.’ At the moment he would kill it, he hesitates and befriends the dragon, which he names Toothless, and his perception of dragons is totally changed. No longer does he think the dragons are bad. The movie takes flight from there. The ideas of Disney and their family films have mostly dried up and every film Photo courtesy GOOGLE IMAGES that seems to possibly be family friendly is flocked to regardless of whether it is stances of Hiccup bonding with Toothless With their experience in the anima- good or bad. that can touch even an Ebenezer Scrooge tion industry, they were able to cast their This film isn’t like those that have heart. movie with known entertainers Butler, been out in theaters in the past few years. The directors of this film, Chris Sand- Baruchel, Craig Ferguson and Jonah Hill. There is real feeling to the story, ers and Dean DeBlois, are not new to the This movie earns a B+ for its creativ- which is a parallel of a boy and his dog, computer animation film industry, hav- ity because its enjoyable, bright, good- just replacing the dog with a fire breath- ing both been involved in the 1990s with looking and contains a sense of high en- ing lizard. the two leaders in animation, Don Bluth ergy to astound viewers. In the course of the film, there are in- and the Disney Animation Studios. [email protected]

Tattoo of the week: Nikki Bomgardner just “unsure of what it will be.” Assistant News Editor “I will probably get a matching one For Meagan Shipley, the word with my twin sister,” Shipley said. “courage” written in cursive along the When she got the tattoo, the tattoo left side of her body starting under her artist told her she was crazy for getting arm-pit and ending at her hip, encom- her first one on her side. passes everything she is today. Shipley is a 4.0 student and a field In her opinion, the tattoo is time- player for the UMKC soccer team. less. She has been an athlete her whole life “I had to have courage to move 800 and attributes sports as her stress re- miles away from my family and to live liever. my life openly,” Shipley said. “Also I Being so far away from home was will need courage in my career path something Shipley knew would be dif- since I want to be a S.W.A.T. member.” ficult. Shipley is a freshman from Courage is a fitting tattoo for Follow UNews Doylestown, Ohio. She is majoring Shipley in more ways than one. in Criminal Justice and minoring in Personally, athletically and aca- on Twitter Spanish. demically, courage represents the core Photo NIKKI BOMGARDNER She was 19 when she got her tattoo of who she is. @UNewsScoop Meagan Shipley. and she’d like to get another one, she is [email protected] 13 www.unews.com Culture April 5, 2010 Brothers Green got the blues

Photo courtesy NATHAN LANG Sterling “Natural Mic” Brown draws in the audience.

Alexia Stout-Lang News Editor Deep in the river water, way down in the Channel Bay – that’s where you’ll find the Brothers Green. Well, at least that’s where their hearts are. Their homes are in Kansas City, Mo., luckily for those of us who are familiar with the blues genre of mu- sic. Despite their misleading name, these homegrown boys know a thing or two about being blue and it’s a sure thing their audiences get a lesson at ev- ery performance. These guys know exactly how to take an audience, pull them into the mo- ment of heartache, let them linger there long enough to feel the sting and then release them back to their own lives. Their blues tunes are so powerful, if we were actually in Mississippi as the songs say, I would suspect the involve- Photo courtesy NATHAN LANG ment of some Voodoo magic. Pat O’Connor and Mark Gawron. Creating the captivating sounds for Brothers Green are Sterling “Natural the sinful petals of passion. The orgasm Mic” Brown (vocal/harmonica), Pat and the break-up.” “Mr. Cool” O’Connor (guitar), Mark Hmm. A little intense, but perhaps “Funky Fingers” Gawron (bass), Phill they are on to something. “Boy Wonder” Hageman (keys) and There is only one downside to this Wes Burrows (drums). band. They have an amazing knack One of their best songs is without a for the blues, but they are not quite as doubt “Mississippi Mud.” skilled in other genres. Introducing it, Brown said, “This But never fear, their energy on stage song right here is about deep pain that makes up for the frazzled-sounding sometimes makes you feel just the way tunes. you want to feel.” And despite my apathy toward their It describes taking a problem and attempts at anything other than the burying it in the Mississippi mud that blues, I have to say I wouldn’t want fills the rivers. Who doesn’t have some- them to give it up entirely. thing to dispose of in the murky abyss, After all, that’s part of what makes in hopes it will go away forever? them a fun, local jam band. Another fun tune is “Passion Tree.” Keep jamming, boys, if you wish. The lyrics are almost convicting. But, more than anything, keep sing- “I look deep in your eyes but I don’t ing those blues. You’ve made me a fan. think you see, you don’t see me, baby.” Check out the band’s Web page at Brothers Green describes them- www.myspace.com/brothersgreen. selves in the following way: “Anthems Looks like their next scheduled gig of love, lust, agony and deceit melting is July 8 at the MoKan Festival in Pe- into the air like hot butter smoke. Invad- culiar, Mo. ing your organic matter with a series of But keep an eye on these boys. They digitized ones and zeros. Imagine the will likely make an appearance before sound of un-wed butterflies making that and you don’t want to miss it. love after sipping the sweet nectar off of [email protected] 14 Culture April 5, 2010 www.unews.com

Student Artist: Audrey Keiffer

Melissa Cowan cently, encounters with very bizarre Staff Writer men. Audrey Keiffer has been writing “I’m never comfortable saying First Rainy Night poetry since she was a kid. that someone is my ‘biggest’ influ- in Brooklyn “My dad was a poet and intro- ence for the time being,” Keiffer said. duced me to poetry a long time ago,” “Influences tend to change pretty of- Brooklyn's metal fire Keiffer said. “[But] I never looked at it ten. Richard Brautigan, Gina Abel- escapes rattle buildings' spines. seriously until the kop, Rainer Ma- The city seems real after the illusion past few years.” ria Rilke, Audre that is New York. Keiffer is a se- “Most of my poetry has a Lorde, John Ash- lot of energy and unusual We stare out into the city nior majoring in bery and C.D. and wait for life to change. English with an images and metaphors. Wright are a few Night creepers crawl like spiders emphasis in cre- Many times I have written for now – a year around drunk headlights that waver from now this list ative writing and out a word in a poem that I in the grid below. poetry. will be different, A silhouette of a man hangs “My poetry is had no idea existed until it at least I would from Bed Stuy Projects' backbone. still kind of like came out of me.” hope.” After whiskey, Brooklyn's Photo courtesy AUDREY KEIFFER a chameleon,” she Keiffer said it’s metal fire escapes sway Audrey Keiffer said. “Most of my AUDREY KEIFFER impossible to count against our pixelated pasture poetry has a lot Poet and Student how many poems history. The New York of energy and un- she’s written. of our minds lap at us Keiffer’s Explanation usual images and She was pub- with the silence of an ambulance. metaphors. Many times I have writ- lished in an online and print zine over This poem was written in response to my first time The big muddy ambiance in Brooklyn last October. ten out a word in a poem that I had no a year ago, but has been working on buries itself like a woven storm. idea existed until it came out of me. perfecting her craft before publishing I had a few beers with some friends and was on The whole city is as virtual a fire escape late at night watching things happening I’m not sure how that happens, or if again. as we always conceived it. it’s unique, but it happens.” Keiffer plans to apply to graduate below. I was completely enthralled with the fact that Her current inspiration comes school and continue working on her sirens cannot be sounded. from bands like the Stooges and the poetry and another interest, visual art. MAX, social injustice and, most re- [email protected]

Cake-a-licious birthday cake Chelsea Soetaert Staff Writer This delicious cake is perfect for any occasion, not just birthdays. Cake is a classic staple for celebration. Why not ditch that boring box cake mix or those boring grocery store cakes for something home- made and one of a kind? This recipe requires very basic knowledge of baking. It’s great for any beginner. Try this cake with home- made icing or your favorite flavor from a tub.

Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour or cake flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking Photo CHELSEA SOETAERT powder Try this luscious treat. 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup buttermilk Measure all ingredients until cake is completely 1/2 cup shortening into large mixer bowl. Blend cooled. 2 large eggs 30 seconds on low speed, When making a layer 1 ounce vanilla scraping bowl constantly. cake, brush off all crumbs 4 ounces melted Beat 3 minutes on high and place first layer top unsweetened baking speed, scraping bowl oc- down on a plate or serving chocolate (cooled) casionally. Pour evenly into platter, spread a layer of ic- pans. ing over first layer, about Directions: Bake (13x9: 40-45 min- 1/4-inch thick. Heat oven to 350 degrees. utes, and layers 30-35 min- Brush crumbs on second Grease and flour baking utes or until wooden pick layer and place on top of bot- pan (one 13x9, or two 9-inch inserted in center comes out tom layer. round or three 8-inch round clean.) Cool. Then, ice the entire cake. layer pans). If frosting cake, wait [email protected] 15 www.unews.com Culture April 5, 2010 Unicorn Theatre announces BOLDNEWPLAYS 2010-11 season Nikki Bomgardner ‘In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play’ Assistant News Editor on the Mainstage Jan. 29-Feb. 13, 2011 March 21, Cynthia Levin, producing artis- Probably the most fun play of the season, tic director for the Unicorn Theatre, proudly directed by Sidonie Garrett, this show is sure announced the line-up for the 2010-11 BOLD- to “help women with hysteria,” Levin said. NEWPLAYS during its 37th season. The title implies everything and it is one ‘title of show’ opens the season, Sept. 18- by playwright Sarah Ruhl that should not be Oct. 10 missed. “title of show” is a musical that opened on ‘Two Jews Walk Into A War,’ directed by Broadway in NYC last year. Cynthia Levin, March 5-20, 2011 The musical will be performed at the Uni- Also directed by Levin on the Jerome Stage corn on the Mainstage directed by Missy is the vaudeville-like story of two Jewish men Koonce. left after the war in a synagogue in Afghani- “title of show” is about a group of four stan. Seth Rozin is the playwright. The charac- friends who get together and write a musical. ters “hate each other,” but the play is “bizarre, “[title of show] is not so much about writing fun and real,” Levin said. a musical as it is about four friends working ‘Ruined,’ co-produced with UMKC The- together,” Levin said. atre, April 16-May 1, 2011 ‘The Seafarer’ runs Oct. 23-Nov. 7 African-American playwright Lynn Not- A play set in Ireland, “The Seafarer” is co- tage won a Pulitzer in 2009 in Drama and is produced by the Unicorn Theatre and Kansas from the Republic of Congo. This play is about City Actors Theatre, showing on the Jerome sexually mutilated women in the Congo, post Stage at the Unicorn. The play is by Irish play- civil war, who are ruined and have no life af- wright, Conor McPherson. ter they are abused. A woman in a brothel/bar “It is darkly funny with plenty of surpris- takes these women in and the story evolves es,” Levin said. “I’m tremendously excited. from there. This is the best play he has ever written.” Ted Swetz, Patricia McIlrath endowed pro- The play is a story about five men in Ireland fessor of Theater from UMKC, was in atten- Photo courtesy GOOGLE IMAGES holed up in a house, one of them blind, who dance to offer his support of the collaborations. Unicorn Theatre, on Main Street, presented its season line-up. come upon some dark secrets. “We set out to make the entire city an artis- ‘Distracted,’ co-produced with UMKC tic campus,” Swetz said. “Co-producing with Season extra ‘A Very Joan Crawford cited,” Levin said. “We spend our holidays at Theatre, Nov. 27-Dec. 12 the Unicorn Theatre could not be a better part- Christmas’ Dec. 11-26, 2010 the Unicorn and you should, too.” Cynthia Nixon, from “Sex and the City,” nership for us.” Not included for season ticket holders but The show is in the Jerome theatre and audi- starred in this production in New York City Levin shared his sentiments. “really fun” is the add-on for the season, “A ence members will have the chance to decorate last year. The story is about a family with an “We at the Unicorn Theatre are fortunate we Very Joan Crawford Christmas.” Ron Megee a wire hanger for the Christmas tree. 8-year-old son with attention deficit disorder get to know these new, young artists,” she said. plays Joan Crawford and he couldn’t be more “It’s been 36 years, but by this show, we (ADD). She and the theatre are excited to be work- thrilled to be the leading lady. will have a liquor license,” Levin said. “Everybody has an opinion and every- ing with UMKC students on this production. Created by Jeff Church and Ron Megee, The Mainstage seats 150 and the Jerome body voices that opinion,” Levin said about “Without the graduate program at UMKC, this play is sure to be full of “Pepsi and vod- theatre seats 120. For more information on the how to handle the ADD. The production will it would be a stagnant community,” Levin said. ka.” Church will be directing while Megee season, actors and how you can contribute to be directed by Levin and opens the day after “We have our eye on a few of those students to stars. the Unicorn, visit www.unicorntheatre.org. Thanksgiving on the Mainstage. come back.” “This is an interactive show. We’re very ex- [email protected] Kansas City bites by CHRISTIAN ROSE

cheese flattened and served with a few sides. Harry’s Country Club Filling, satisfying, but unbelievably boring. With summer right on the heels of a nearly I live right around the corner from a bar non-existent spring, the first things I avoid are and grill that serves one of my favorite comfort unnecessary carbs. But my friend forced me to foods, and yet I had never gone until the other try her appetizer after I forced her to try my beer. day. I thanked her non-verbally by eating half. Growing up on a farm in the foothills of Ken- The homemade potato chips and dip were tucky’s Appalachian Mountains, a staple of my fantastic. childhood diet was fried bologna sandwiches Simply cut spuds, deep fried golden until smothered in Heinz ketchup. crisp and served steaming while paired with a Harry’s Country Club proudly fries up bo- cool, French onion dip. logna sandwiches and serves them with a smile and kitschy flair. It’s located along the perimeter of the River “The inside looks like a cross Market, which has become home to a slew of new mom and pop restaurants and store fronts between an antique shop and that, for the most part, should be shut down with museum. It is eclectic, easy-going the inhabitants sent back from wince they came. and friendly.” Harry’s opened in 2003 and remains an un- wavering cornerstone for the downtown lun- cheon crowd and then draws them back for night- Harry’s has a great happy hour that includes a time specials that include live entertainment and large drink menu, but limited food choices. The a dizzying selection of beers from a global pool. dinner entrees start around $9. The inside looks like a cross between an an- The bottom line is this: Harry’s is a bar and tique shop and museum. It is eclectic, easy-going grill that serves up food in that fashion. and friendly. It will not change your life, but good food Lunching with friends, we shared a selection paired with the right beer and surrounded by great of appetizers that included a tasty, but forget- friends is what this restaurant specializes in. table, chicken quesadilla that you can get any- Harry’s Country Club is located at 112 E. where at anytime and it’s hard to screw up a basic Missouri Ave. quesadilla recipe. Photo courtesy GOOGLE IMAGES B+ Harry’s Country Club is eclectic, easy-going and friendly. A tortilla, cheese, grilled chicken and more [email protected] 16 Culture April 5, 2010 www.unews.com Make your mark... How to: write Make the most of spring

Melissa Cowan Staff Writer It’s easy to forget it’s spring for with our crazy, 60 degrees one day, snow the next, Missouri weather. And I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of the cloudiness, U-News the dullness, the never wanting to get out of the house and the E-mail Hilary Hedges cold. I’m ready for May, which is [email protected] normally when it starts to ac- tually feel and look like spring (consistently) here. But until then, I’ve got to get out of the winter funk. If you feel the same, the fol- lowing activities should help all of us lift our spirits – and give spring a little push. Enjoy the outdoors Find ways to spend as much

time as possible outside, es- Photo MELISSA ORIBHABOR pecially when it’s sunny since Get out and enjoy the warmer weather with the animals. increased sunlight (vitamin D) is linked to decreasing depres- sion. Grow a container garden Both of these are meant to cleaning, but will probably add Surprisingly, there are quite You can grow plants, flow- create positive energy in your that “newness” feeling, like a few walking trails in the Kan- ers, trees, vegetables and fruit home, which connects to your spring. sas City area, and don’t forget in container gardens – and you life and relationships. Try a new, free class the Kansas City Zoo is open don’t have to worry about hav- Whether you believe this or UMKC’s Communiversity, year round. ing enough space, time and ded- not, and maybe it sounds cliché an adult, volunteer-run pro- You could have cookouts and ication to a regular garden. to “spring clean,” cleaning is gram, offers various free classes outdoor parties or try dog walk- You can grow whichever you supposedly therapeutic and re- for students from belly dancing ing – even if you don’t have your chose in just about any kind of laxing. to wholistic health. own dog, some people pay oth- container you can think of, and And de-cluttering is to get It’s usually refreshing to ers to walk theirs. you don’t have to worry about rid of what you no longer need try something new, even if you This not only gives you exer- weather changes affecting your and make space for the things don’t end up liking it – and cise and sunlight but some extra plants, because you can bring you do – and for people. Communiversity is the best op- money. them inside easily. I’d also suggest rearranging tion because it’s free! A personal outdoor favorite There are thousands of Web your bedroom, living room or, Their Web site, web2.umkc. of mine is the driving range, but sites to help you choose and find if you’re really wanting major edu/commu, has the catalogue there are tons of options to enjoy all the supplies you need. changes, every room in your of classes or you can pick up a the nice weather … when it gets Spring clean and de-clut- home. hard copy around campus. here. ter with feng shui This isn’t a part of feng shui [email protected]

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wantto show off? E-mail Melissa Oribhabor [email protected] 17 www.unews.com Culture April 5, 2010 Top 10 oldest Kansas City BBQ restaurants Leanna Lippert Assistant Production Manager No one can list the top 10 best barbeque es- tablishments in Kansas City. However, finding the oldest barbeque restau- rants is something we can do. Listed below are the top 10 oldest barbeque establishments in Kansas City. Some might sur- prise you. 10. B.B.’s Lawnside BBQ – 1990 Owners Lindsay and Jo Shannon opened B.B.’s Lawnside BBQ in October 1990 off 85th Street and Troost Avenue. Not only do they serve up a wide range of choices for barbeque, but they also have live blues bands every night of the week. Their space offers a deck, long tables for an easy view of the bands and daily specials. Lindsay Shannon is also a radio host on Sunday mornings for KCFX-FM 101.1. For more infor- mation, visit www.bbslawnsidebbq.com. 9. Smokehouse Bar-B-Que – 1987

Smokehouse Bar-B-Que offers traditional, Photo courtesy GOOGLE IMAGES hickory-smoked barbeque at four locations – Arthur Bryant’s has been serving Kansas City since the in Gladstone, Kansas City, Independence and early 1920s. Overland Park. Dining options include dine-in, banquets, delivery, carryout or catered events. In addition to the Martin City and Overland USA Today voted Smokehouse Bar-B-Que one Park locations, Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbeque of the best barbeque restaurants in Kansas City. is also at the Freight House and on the Country They also sell their sauces and bean base. For Club Plaza. The restaurants offer catering ser- more information, visit www.smokehousebbq. vices, dine-in, carry-out, private dining and com. banquet facilities, outdoor patios and nation- 8. Zarda BarBQ & Catering Co. – 1976 wide shipping. For more information, visit The Zarda brothers – Mike, Jerry and Steve www.jackstack bbq.com. – opened Zarda BarBQ & Catering Co. in 1976. 4. Woodyard Bar-B-Que – 1955 With locations in Blue Springs and Lenexa, the Originally an actual wood yard established restaurants offer banquet facilities, catering and in 1913 in Westport, Woodyard Bar-B-Que was dine-in experiences. Their products can be pur- called Southside Coal Co. They moved their chased at area groceries. For more information, family business to Merriam Lane and became a visit www.zarda.com. restaurant. The restaurant offers dine-in, cater- 7. Hayward’s Pit Bar B Que – 1972 ing and a great patio for summer nights. They Owners Hayward and Hattie Spears opened also sell different types of wood to smoke or grill the first Hayward’s Pit Bar B Que in a small meat at home. For more information, go to www. space at 95th Street and Antioch Road. Then, in woodyardbbq.com. 1981, the Spears moved their business to a larg- 3. Gates Bar-B-Q – 1946 er building off 110th Street and Antioch Road. The first family Gates restaurant was found- Hayward’s Pit Bar B Que offers dine-in, ban- ed by George W. Gate and was located at 19th quet facilities, carry-out and catering services. and Vine streets. Now, there are six area loca- Their sauces and seasoning rub are available at tions, all equipped with the red roof design and grocery and specialty stores. For more informa- the man in the tuxedo and top hat. They offer tion, visit www.haywardsbbq.com. dine-in, catering, an online store and also sell 6. Winslow’s BBQ – 1971 their sauce in area groceries. For more informa- Located in downtown Kansas City, Win- tion, go to www.gatesbbq.com. slow’s BBQ serves dry-rubbed, hickory-smoked 2. Rosedale Bar B Q – 1934 meats and home-style side dishes. They have This small restaurant is a Kansas City favor- been featured as “one of the top rib joints in ite, some may say. There’s a reason why they America” by the Today Show and the winner of have stayed in business this long – they’re cheap the best pork sandwich in Kansas City by The and they’re good. They offer sandwiches, dinner Pitch. The restaurant offers dine-in, a 300-seat combos and meat by the pound. For more infor- patio and delivery. There is also live music on mation, visit them at 600 Southwest Blvd. or call the weekends. For more information, visit www. ahead at 913-262-0343. winslowsbbq.com. 1. Arthur Bryant’s – Early 1920s 5. Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbeque – 1957 The first restaurant founded by the Bryants Fiorella’s Jack Stack was originally called wasn’t Arthur – it was his older brother Charlie. Smokestack Barbeque by founders Russell and But Arthur was the one who created the famous Flora Fiorella. Jack, their oldest son, opened sauce celebrities and former presidents have Fiorella’s Jack Stack in Martin City in 1974. tasted. Arthur Bryant’s has three locations in In 1977, when barbeque places were crowd- and around Kansas City. They offer dine-in, ca- ing Kansas City, Jack decided to add hickory- tering and party services and an online store. grilled seafood to the menu to stand out from For more information, visit www.arthurbry the rest. antsbbq.com. After having much success with his new ad- Even though these next three restaurants dition to the menu, Jack opened another location didn’t make the cut, they are still worth checking in Overland Park and called it Fiorella’s Jack out: R.J.’s Bob-Be-Que Shack – 2003, Smokin’ Stack Barbeque to stray from the rest of his fam- Guns BBQ – 2003, Oklahoma Joe’s – 1993. ily’s restaurants with the Smoke Stack name. [email protected] 18 Culture April 5, 2010 www.unews.com save the date Compiled by SABRINA OSBORN

Robinson’s “Housekeeping.” Anytime from A Painter’s Pad: Experience the well-pre- Monday, April 5 April 1-May 31. Thursday, April 8 served inside of Thomas Hart Benton’s Kansas City home. He moved to KC in 1935 to teach Back to School: Classes resume after spring ‘Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Know Your Status: Free HIV/STD testing to- at the Kansas City Art Institute where he cre- break. Race’: This free exhibition examines how day at 11 a.m. in the MindBody Connection. ated major controversy with “Persephone.” Nazi leadership and other health professionals The house is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Concert: Passion Pit, Mayer Hawthorne & the used science to defend the mass murders that Show: Come see Solidad O’Brien, anchor on 3616 Belleview. Guided-tour tickets are $2.50 County and Bear Hands are stopping by Kan- occurred from 1933-45. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., CNN, as she discusses “Diversity: on TV, Be- for adults and $1.50 for students. sas City tonight. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the Tuesday-Thursday, the exhibit runs through hind the Scenes and in Our Lives.” The event show starts at 8 p.m. at the Beaumont Club. June 10 at the National Archives, 400 W. Per- is 7-8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. in Swinney Saturday, April 10 Tickets are $15. shing Road. Call 816-268-8000 for more infor- Recreation Center. Concert: Julian Casablancas is in town tonight mation. with special guest Funeral Party. Doors open Dress Exhibit: Vintage wedding dresses Balancing Act: An exhibit featuring the work at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. at the are on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- of local artist Tammy Smith where she shows Beaumont Club. Tickets are $20 for the all-ag- day through Saturday at the Vaile Victorian Wednesday, April 7 the different ways to attempt to restore balance es show and there is a $2 charge for those under Mansion in Independence, Mo. Tickets are in lives. The exhibit is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 21. Call 816-561-2560 for more information. $2-$5. Call 816-325-7111 for more informa- No Housework Day: Leave those dishes for Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. tion. tomorrow and the dusting for someone else, Saturday at the Hilliard Gallery, 1120 McGee ‘Frindle’: Follow Nick on his quest to make because today is no housework day. So sit back St., Kansas City, Mo. “frindle” a real word, after learning in class and relax with no “I should be cleaning” guilt. how words make it into the dictionary. The Tuesday, April 6 play shows today at 2 p.m. at the Coterie The- Job Fair: Join UMKC Career Services and Friday, April 9 atre inside Crown Center. Call 816-474-6552 Tuesday Tune-Up: Stop in for some relaxation come search for a job at the Heart of Ameri- for tickets, starting at $10. from 12-12:45 p.m. at the MindBody Connec- can Employer Fair. Employers will be available Last day: Today is the last day to withdraw tion, University Center, room 161. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Swinney Recreation with a W from second eight-week classes and Sunday, April 11 Center. the last day to withdraw with assessment from The Big Read, Marilynne Robinson’s regular 16-week classes. LGBT Night: The Kansas City Repertory ‘Housekeeping’: The UMKC Women’s Cen- Lecture/Forum: Come listen to the lecture Theatre is hosting LGBT Night at the Rep, for ter, Park University and the Kansas City Pub- and discuss “Women Behind the Camera in Play Preview: You can preview UMKC’s a viewing of “Venice.” The show is at 7 p.m. lic Library present The Big Read, a national Hollywood Cinema,” including Kathryn Big- “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” tonight. The at the Copaken Stage, 13th and Walnut streets. event to help restore reading to the center of elow, winner of this year’s Academy Award for show starts at 7:30 p.m. in the James C. Olson Tickets are free for Queer Alliance members. American culture through the Kansas City Best Director. The event is 12-1 p.m. in Miller Performing Arts Center. Call 816-235-6222 for Contact [email protected] for more population reading the same book, Marilynne Nichols Library, room 303. ticket information. information. 19 www.unews.com Sports April 5, 2010 If he can do it, you can, too a different lens. marathon.” Get your running “It’s not about performing,” Lun- But he trained and, in November dien said. “It’s about you and know- 2007, Lundien successfully com- shoes and get ing that you got out there and did pleted the Tulsa Route 66 Half Mara- inspired it. That you did something that you thon. probably told yourself you couldn’t “After I did that, I was like, Lydia Strong do, or maybe other people told you ‘Wow! I can do this. I can run these Staff Writer that you couldn’t do.” half marathons,’” Lundien said. “And Lundien realized that during his I’ve done nine. And in four weeks, I ob Lundien wasn’t career in music, he neglected his will run my second full marathon in an athlete. Until his health. He turned to running to solve Champaign, Ill.” mid-20s, marching that. Initially, Lundien fought job Participating in a race can be a re- band was the closest stress with comfort food, but it was warding and meaningful experience. he got to sports. only a temporary solution. Lundien got a taste of it when he ran RBut 10 years ago, stress and “I was working lots of hours, the Oklahoma City Memorial Half weight gain forced him to make a teaching music lessons, marching Marathon. change. He started running and, band, performances, music rehears- “I think that was the most special since 2007, Lundien has completed als and I started eating lots of com- run,” Lundien said. “That’s the one five 5K races, nine half marathons fort food,” Lundien said. “Before that sticks out in my mind the most. and one marathon. I knew it, I had put on an extra 45 It was in honor of those who passed After two and a half years of rac- pounds. I knew I needed to do some- away in the Oklahoma City bomb- ing, Lundien still claims to be new thing. I thought, ‘Well, I could try to ing. All along the route of the race, to running. run.’ That was back in 2000.” they had the names of each victim “I am a newbie at all of this run- When Lundien first put on his that had passed away. And people ning,” Lundien said. “I only started running shoes, he wasn’t thinking wore patches on their backs that said, entering races in the fall of 2007.” about running marathons. ‘In honor of…’” Photo LYDIA STRONG But no matter how short or long his “I remember my first time I ran,” Every race had its unique experi- From musician to star athlete, Rob Lundien found a new passion. experience is, there is one thing Lun- Lundien said. “I could only run for ences, Lundien said. But the one in dien knows for sure. a minute before I was out of breath Oklahoma brought him to tears. “If I can do it, I know everyone ing),” Lundien said. “They read their “Runners will tell you this, and and had to stop. But I slowly worked “I remember a boy who ran past names and they wanted all the run- it took me a long time to get this can,” Lundien said. up from running a minute to two me,” Lundien said. “He looked about Lundien is a counselor at Staley ners to realize, this is why you’re into my head,” Lundien said, “but minutes. Then for a couple of years, 18 or 19 years old and on the back of running – you’re running because who cares if you’re not first? No one High School in North Kansas City. I was just running a mile or two. And his shirt it said, ‘In the memory of But until about year ago, his life re- you have life.” cares. Everybody is more excited then I slowly worked up to three and my mom.’ And it said her name and Lundien believes running is for that you are out there doing it, or at volved around music. four miles.” the day that she passed away in the “I was never athletic in school,” everyone, but people give up because least trying.” A few years went by before Lun- bombing. You could not help but get they try to do too much, too fast, he A slow start and setting reason- he said. “I didn’t do any school dien faced his first big running chal- teary eyed while running.” sports. When I got into fifth grade, said. able goals should be the beginner’s lenge. That day, Lundien didn’t run just “There is no law that says that golden rule, Lundien said. my parents gave me the trumpet and “It wasn’t until a couple of years to finish the 13.1 miles, but to cel- said, ‘Join the band.’ Lo and behold, you have to run fast, and there is no For anybody who wants to learn ago that a good friend of mine talked ebrate life. law that says that the first time you more about running, Lundien sug- it turned out to be a career for me. me into running a half marathon,” “Before the race, they did a me- And that’s all I ever knew, band run, you have to run 5 miles.” gests visiting http://runnersworld. Lundien said. “And I thought there morial service in honor of those It all comes down to getting out com. teaching and music.” was no way I could train for a half people (the victims of the bomb- Lundien looks at running through there and trying. [email protected]

Sporting Events extra points Men’s Golf by BRIAN SANDERS Date Event Place Time From there, the team cut excess and Vermes was made the tempo- 4/5-6 Diet Pepsi Shocker Classic Wichita, Kan. All Day Wizards need success fat with dropping various fringe rary leader of the Wizards. (Wichita Country Club) players who wouldn’t do much for Now, there is a chance of new Labor disputes are now over. participating in the upcoming sea- blood and the old saying of “new Time to kick the ball. son as the league and the national manager, new enthusiasm” due to Women’s Golf March 20, the owners of the var- 4/10-11 Indiana Invitational Bloomington, Ind. All Day cup are the only competitions in- the fact players are competing for ious Major League Soccer teams volved this year. their jobs and want to prove they (Indiana University Golf Course) and the leaders of the Major League Incoming is a mishmash of play- belong. Soccer Players Union signed the ers who do not seem to be working There are a lot of expectations of Men’s Tennis new labor agreement and the season as a cohesive unit in their pre-sea- him in how the season will go under 4/9 Western Illinois Kansas City, Mo. 9 a.m. got underway on time without a la- son action. his full management. 4/10 Oral Roberts Kansas City, Mo. 1 p.m. bor stoppage – much to the delight Jimmie Nielson, a Danish goal- Only one thing can be said – the of all as this is a World Cup year. 4/11 Centenary Kansas City, Mo. 9 a.m. keeper, seems to be the lone imme- Wizards need to reach the playoffs. On the local side, the Kansas diate bright spot addition that will Since the triumph in 2000 when City Wizards have a totally differ- make much impact on the team. they won it all, the Wizards have Men’s Soccer ent take on a team that was only 4/9 Missouri State KCMO (DSSRF) 7 p.m. Teal Bunbury, a youthful Ca- missed the playoffs more than mak- sub-par last season. nadian kid, picked up the Herman ing it. Out are playmakers like the Trophy while attending Arkon Without the Superliga that came Women’s Soccer former Argentinean international 4/10 Avila University KCMO (DSSRF) 7 p.m. University in Ohio for one season. with last year only, the U.S. Open Claudio Lopez, whose age was That’s college soccer’s equivalent Cup is going on besides the league 4/11 Baker University KCMO (DSSRF) 5 p.m. starting to cause him to not be as of the Heisman Trophy for those itself. successful as before. who don’t know. Success in the cup is a must and Softball Hercules Gomez has been trans- Plus, his father was a key player failure there will prove if the team 4/10 South Dakota KCMO (Loyola Park) 2:30 p.m. ferred for a minor fee to top Mexi- for the Wizards in the early 2000s. will have the resolve to play for the 4/10 North Dakota KCMO (Loyola Park) 5 p.m. can team Puebula where his game Incoming to this season is a new title. has blossomed, compared to floun- 4/11 North Dakota KCMO (Loyola Park) 1:30 p.m. gaffer, a new manager – the new It’s time the franchise make a dering while in Kansas City. 4/11 South Dakota KCMO (Loyola Park) 4 p.m. permanent head coach of the Pride step forward and, with a new sta- There’s Kevin Hartman, an of Kansas City. dium being built in Kansas City, MLS journeyman and the holder of Peter Vermes was, and still is, Kan., success is necessary — right Track and Field nearly every MLS goalkeeper re- 4/10 Nebraska Invitational Lincoln, Neb. All Day the technical director of the team as now. cord, who was sent to Dallas. Curt Onalfo was fired mid-season [email protected] 20 Sports April 5, 2010 www.unews.com

NAIA: Toughest sports shorts tourney in the land by JOHN PFORTMILLER Women's Golf UMKC finished fifth in the During spring break, the Roos fin- UNCW Lady Seahawk Classic in ished 13th in the UALR Golf Classic Wallace, N.C. Freshman Taylor Fish- in Hot Springs, Ark. er led the squad and tied for sixth in- The women's next match is the dividually. Indiana Invitational, April 10-11, at The three-round tournament was University of Indiana's golf course in March 22-23 at River Landing Golf Club. Bloomington, Ind.

Men's Tennis During break, the Roos managed was a 4-0 win. a 3-0 win in their cluster of Summit They took their 10th victory of the League games. season March 30 in Jacksonville, 5-2. Their March 22 home match Keeping their momentum, they de- against Southwest Baptist ended in feated Bethune-Cookman, 5-2, April 1. a 5-2 victory. The next game, against The team took its sixth straight Saint Louis University in St. Louis, victory over Niagara, 6-1. was a stark contrast – a 6-1 loss. The men's next match is against However, the Roos shutout IPFW, Western Illinois at 9 a.m. April 9 in IUPUI and South Dakota. Each game Kansas City, Mo.

Photo courtesy GOOGLE IMAGES The Oklahoma Baptist Bisons took the victory at the National Championship. Women's Tennis In their March 23 game against They went on to beat Albany, 5-2, Saint Louis University, in St. Louis, April 1, putting them one win away Brian Sanders go in. Mo., the women suffered a 7-0 shut- from tying the school record set back Staff Writer A well fought end for the Cougars and a sad- out. in 1992. A.J. Hawkins made his basketball dreams dening loss. They fell to Bethune-Cookman, The women will take the post- come true in his last game. He hit the game win- The NAIA tournament is known as one of the 4-3, March 31. spring break week off. Their next ning 3-pointer in the National Association of In- toughest in the nation. In the winter, the tourna- Senior Holly Davis and freshmen match is against IPFW at 10 a.m. tercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) men’s basketball ments are in men’s/women’s basketball for Divi- Laura Bovet and Eva Dalvai each had April 15, kicking off four games in National Championship tournament with 32 sec- sions I and II, men’s/women’s swimming and a singles win. Las Vegas, Nev. onds remaining. diving, men’s/women’s indoor track and field and The end result was a sweet victory for the wrestling. Oklahoma Baptist Bisons — their second bas- This year’s tournament was the 73rd year it ketball title since 1966 — over the Azusa Pacific was held in Kansas City. Only eight NAIA tour- Softball Cougars, 84-83. naments have not been held in Kansas City — UMKC started off spring break the road where they won two of three Oklahoma Baptist finished the season with a from 1994-2001 the tournament was held in Tulsa, with three losses, 3-2, 11-3 and 5-7 games, 10-0, 3-11 and 7-4, against record of 28-3 and won the Sooner Athletic Con- Okla. against Western Illinois. South Dakota State. ference. Azusa Pacific ended their season with a The UMKC Kangaroos were once a member They headed to Lawrence for a Their next match is against South record of 24-9 and as winners of the Golden State of the NAIA and, in 1977, made their sole appear- double header March 30 and fell to the Dakota at 2:30 p.m. April 10, at Loyola Athletic Conference’s tournament. ance in the nation’s toughest tournament. They Jayhawks, 1-5 and 0-1. Park, Rockhurst University's baseball At the beginning of the game, the Cougars were out in the opening round to Grand Valley The Roos finished the week on field. showed poor passing skills and the Bisons were State, now a Division II school. This, of course, shaky all around. The game stayed close for the ma- seemingly begs the question of why Grand Valley jority of the first half. The Bisons did not capitalize State is now Division II. on much and ended the first half down, 47-40. Regardless, in 1986, UMKC, after the NBA’s Track and Field After halftime, the Bisons were a new team. Kansas City Kings, decided to elevate their bas- Track and field officially start- the men’s 4 x 100 relay finished They immediately put the Cougars on defense and ketball programs to NCAA Division I level to fill ed its outdoor season with the Ra- first. slowly worked up a lead. Hawkins then stepped in the gap of top basketball in the Kansas City area zorback Spring Invitational in Fay- The track and field team will and sunk a 3-pointer. Right about that time things and started to play their games in Municipal Audi- ettevill, Ark., March 27, where the compete in the Nebraska Invitational got interesting. torium, the rest is recent history. Roos had 13 top-five finishes and April 10 in Lincoln, Neb. After this, the Bisons missed a free throw [email protected] and the Cougars rebounded the second shot and John Pfortmiller contributed to this story rushed down the court for a final shot that didn’t [email protected] Sarabia as high aspirations Mark Linville “When I played for West Kendall, we had won a senior, second-team honoree as a junior and Staff Writer State for Florida three times,” Sarabia said. third-team honoree as a sophomore. David Sarabia has high hopes for his future. He attended the Florida Christian High He was named most valuable player twice, once Currently a freshman majoring in Criminal School where he is a record holder for the most as a sophomore and then again in his senior year. Justice, he plans to keep playing soccer after col- goals in one season. Sarabia was team captain at Florida Christian lege – as a professional international soccer player. High School during his junior and senior year. Sarabia was born and raised in Miami, Fla. “I am a laid back type of guy and I He was recruited by UMKC athletics to play Despite the drastic difference in climate, he en- for the men’s soccer team as a forward in Novem- joys living in Kansas City. like to do anything fun.” ber 2009. “I like that I get to experience all four sea- Along with soccer, Sarabia loves to spear fish sons, which is something I’ve never done before,” DAVID SARABIA and does various aquatic sports like tubing, wake Sarabia said. Freshman Soccer Player boarding and jet skiing. Sarabia has played soccer for most of his life. “I am a laid back type of guy and I like to do He began playing in elementary school and con- “I led my team with the most goals scored, anything fun,” Sarabia said. “What I like most tinued through all of high school. He played for which was 30 goals in one season,” Sarabia said. about UMKC is how friendly the people are here. Sarabia is a three-time, all-Dade County se- I also really like the new stadium that was built.” Photo courtesy UMKC ATHLETICS a soccer club called the West Kendall Optimists David Sarabia has played soccer for most of for eight years. lection. He was also the first-team honoree as [email protected] his life. 21 www.unews.com Forum April 5, 2010

I can see clearly now tain logical “teacher” whose every other been allowing myself to endure in the nities knocking on my door are refreshing word is “Ummm.” Can you not logi- past few months. and couldn’t be coming at a better time. cally think of any better verbiage than I heard in a movie once, “Every single My Facebook status update recently “ummm”? woman has the love life that she wants.” was, “is out making some changes in her Walking through the door each class I believe that more and more each day. I life...leave a message and I’ll get back to sputtering the hideous sound, not even refuse to deal with it anymore, knowing you. If I don’t return your message, you’re considered a word, does not lend any there so many more opportunities just one of the changes!” credibility to philosophical views. I’m waiting for me to seize. So I’m excited to be back in classes – just saying. Even though I endure these daily excited for this last leg of the school year. And the ridiculously tiny, sorry ex- forms of minor torture at school and at I look forward to getting back in the NIKKI BOMGARDNER cuse for desks we home, I still have an routine of my daily jaunts to the Plaza must squeeze into amazing handful of Starbucks to catch a glimpse of my secret oming off this much need- “This week in my personal life, ed break, I reflect on the each day is enough blessings to keep in crush and have a laugh with the group of nearly ending school year to make even the I’ve had time to reflect on the mind. guys assembled there each morning who with a mixed feeling of nerdiest of students load of bull I’ve been allowing I still have my legs inevitably boost my spirit. They have a skip class. to walk through the knack for making a girl feel special. nostalgia and triumph. myself to endure in the past Spring break never comes soon Seriously? That door of the “ummm” The “ummm” class and pint-size C is the best UMKC class. (Hopefully af- desks can’t get me down anymore. Life is enough. few months.” Wasn’t it just a few months ago we afford? I’m tired of ter this I will still pass too good. were walking through the Quad receiv- getting the evil eye the class.) Thank you, God, for spring break. ing free bottles of hand sanitizer? And from my classmates because I have to I still have the funding to continue to Another school year almost gone and I thought it was just yesterday we just spread my crap across three desks just to stuff myself, computer and bag in to the the excitement of the summer and endless “couldn’t wait” for Christmas break. become prepared for class. micro-mini, kindergarten-size desks each possibilities await. My advice to every- Besides daily impending deadlines, I This week in my personal life, I’ve semester. one? Seize it! definitely needed a break from that cer- had time to reflect on the load of bull I’ve And although I’m single, the opportu- [email protected]

Be wise with handouts

Jerry’s past the down payment and working on buying the whole McDonald’s. Heaven forbid you buy him an actual cheeseburger. It ain’t pretty. Other well-known beggars are Brian, the guy who pops his leg out of its socket to beg on crutch- es by Victoria’s Secret, and “That Guy” by the old McDonald’s. He’s the only homeless man I’ve met who won’t share his name. He’s also the only one I JILL SCHLEIDEN know who has to take off more jewelry than the In the middle of Super Bowl this year, squished Queen of England after a coronation before he between a commercial of Betty White playing starts begging. Why not leave it at home? football and something comical about a kid and Now, I’m not accusing them of not being his Doritos, a small army of miserable puppies and homeless (a common rumor) and I’m not saying kittens mewled on the screen at everyone. they don’t need help. “Shame on you,” they seemed to say. “Enjoy- But maybe they don’t need cash handouts from ing yourselves while hundreds of cute baby ani- strangers and they should be asking for help in a mals like us suffer!” different way. You know the one. And hard as it is to stop I can’t help thinking of some of these guys the yourself jumping off the couch to go rescue them same way I think of people who live off welfare from the clutches of evil Dr. Animal Abuser, it when they’re perfectly capable of working for a is harder stop yourself from coming to the guilt- living. induced aide of our city’s “homeless” population. But at least our “homeless” ask before taking Now, there are plenty of people out there be- other people’s money. tween a rock and an exceedingly hard place. Programs like Restart and Veronica’s Closet And I understand shelters can only do so much. offer a great way for people to help the homeless in But when the same guy’s been in the same spot a productive way that gets them back on their feet. for longer than I’ve been in college (too long), I These kinds of services give the homeless a have to wonder. leg-up they can’t get from whatever cash comes in What happened to you? from begging daily. Perhaps most famous of our perma-homeless So, instead of handing out money to assuage is Jerry. Same bucket, same spot, same line. our guilt when we see our long-term beggar Jerry’s been looking for a down payment on a friends, maybe we should hand out directions to a cheeseburger for at least six years. local shelter or help-center instead. Now, either Kansas Citians are more miserly It’ll actually do them more good. than anyone I’ve yet met (which is doubtful) or [email protected] www.unews.com 22 Forum April 5, 2010 www.unews.com We just ‘Schruted’ health care

Put simply, the payoff is enormous. plement enough redistributive entitlements, SAY The addition of health care as yet another like health care for a majority of the elector- middle-class entitlement permanently alters ate to receive more money in subsidies than IT LOUD! the political landscape of the United States. they actually pay in taxes, they will have It represents a fundamental shift in the established for themselves a permanent elec- relationship between the citizen and the toral majority. state, such that it will no longer be possible This is a tipping point we are already dan- to achieve any meaningful limits on govern- gerously close to, and one I suspect we will ment. surpass with the implementation of “Obam- acare.” “The addition of health care as yet Historically, entitlement programs never Write Common Sense another middle-class entitlement die. On the contrary, almost without excep- EVAN HELMUTH tion, they become more generous or are ex- permanently alters the political tended to more people. a landscape of the United States.” Social Security, for instance, began life For those who don’t watch “The Office” as an extremely limited pension program for and aren’t familiar with the verb in my head- widows and the disabled and has ended up as line, the character Andy defines “to Schrute” a birthright for everyone, regardless of how letter as follows: “To screw something up in a re- In Western Europe and Canada, where wealthy they are when they begin collecting ally major and irreversible way.” universal health care and a litany of other benefits. Throughout the debate over “Obamacare” cushy, cradle-to-grave entitlements have Then again, there has never been an en- to the and especially since its passage, a long pro- been around for a while, there are nominally titlement program passed in this country with cession of conservative thinkers I generally conservative parties. such broad–based, bi-partisan opposition as think know what they are talking about have But as Mark Steyn put it in a recent col- this one has attracted. argued that congressional Democrats just umn, “Right-of-center parties will once in a Because of this, there is a chance (an out- editor committed political suicide and Republicans while be in office, but never in power, merely side one in my view) Republicans can con- will be the beneficiaries next fall. presiding over vast left-wing bureaucracies vert electoral victories in 2010 and 2012 into Polling data, election results and massive that cruise on regardless.” a repeal of “Obamacare.” But that’s going town hall and tea-party protests seem to lend The platforms of Western European con- to require a whole lot of things to break the credence to their predictions of mass political servative parties typically involve making right way. casualties. minor tweaks to the vast redistributive bu- Short of something close to a political E-mail So why is it so many otherwise intelli- reaucratic empires that rule their countries, miracle, we have “Schruted” health care and [email protected] gent and successful professional politicians but never actually doing anything to alleviate may well be stuck with the monster Congress have persisted so doggedly in their pursuit of the power of the bureaucrats. has created, both for health care and for the something that seems to be such a toxic quag- Another simpler calculus is at work as political dynamics of the country. mire for them politically? well. Namely, liberals know if they can im- [email protected]

Letter to the Editor:

UMKC appeals to and depends non-union workers benefit from on funds from the local community. local unions like mine through But now, as we expand our li- prevailing-wage laws, safety and brary, UMKC won’t reinvest in lo- worksite standards set by unions cal citizens to do the work. and their contractors, and by our lo- The university has hired a com- cal unions health and benefit pack- pany that employs out-of-state iron- ages (which non-union, out-of-state workers while local ironworkers go workers receive as wages so they wanting for work. can buy private insurance out of I’ve been connected to UMKC their own pockets). as a student, fundraiser and volun- I appreciate the fact that my teer since 1981. As an ironworker UMKC – and I do feel some owner- and union man, I’m a Kansas Citian ship here – can put people to work dedicated and active in many as- through the tuition, fundraising and pects of my community. volunteer efforts of hundreds, if not And I can’t tell you how proud thousands, of people like me. and happy I would be to build UM- I’m also grateful for our local KC’s facilities. unions and state laws that insure UMKC public relations opera- those out-of-state workers receive tives may tell the public that the fair wages for their skill, experience university has no control over who and effort. subcontractors hire. But I am disappointed and in- But UMKC administrators in sulted that UMKC can’t employ charge of contracts could have stip- people who live here, work here and ulated – if they had thought for one contribute to UMKC’s well-being minute about Kansas Citians who and financial health. dedicate their time, tuition and loy- alty to UMKC – that labor for their Patrick Dobson renovations and expansions come Interdisciplinary Ph.D. from local sources first. History/English www.unews.com Fortunately, the out-of-state, Class of 2011 23 www.unews.com Forum April 5, 2010 Break down on the highway to hope Word on CampusInterviewed by BEATRIZ VELASCO

So, there we were, 14 of us We built a house in a day and “What is your favorite memory of sitting at a Hardee’s in southern a half — I’m told a record for that helping others?” Texas staring at news reports of seasoned group we teamed up murders across Mexico and won- with. dering what we should do next. The poverty, filth and sorrow Then a cell phone rang. in Mexico and the hope we were We were reassigned to Puerto able to give that family made the Pinasco, Mexico, where we would danger worth it. build a smaller house. In fact, we began planning The catch was this new des- our next trip before we even left tination would add an extra day Mexico. of drive time, taking us through We split the trip home up ALEXIA STOUT-LANG ALEXIA Stout’s Shouts New Mexico and Arizona and into two days. The first day we down to the area directly across drove 12 hours and the second 17 Sometimes the adventure of a from Baja California. through another snow storm. lifetime takes a turn and becomes Ever so slightly traumatized, The last few hours, we inched the experience of a lifetime that we made our way through the toward our homes meditating on has the power to change your life mountains and desert. A snow- our journey and hoping we would forever. storm in the desert presented an- make it through the storm. That’s exactly what happened other shock and roadblock. On the trip, acquaintances and “I provided housing for a single “I volunteered for a puppy on my spring break. While we made it through friends became family. mom and her child while they shelter where underprivileged Six months ago, I learned of a relatively untouched, the group We will never forget those were in need.” kids could get dogs for free. It is trip to Mexico to build a home for who was meeting us in Mexico to seven days we shared the com- nice to help the kids who do not a family in need. Naturally, I was work on the house got stuck in the mon mission of changing the have money for a dog.” eager to help. eye of the storm. world one family at a time. So, two weeks ago (when Kan- A church van in front of them I look forward to next year ABIGAIL MARQUEZ CAITLIN DORAN sas schools were on break), I got full of teenagers crashed. Four of when we will do it all again. Freshman Senior in a passenger van with a group of those teenagers died. As someone said to me when Undecided Biology friends and acquaintances bound By the time we actually made we returned, “Sometimes you for Juarez, Mexico. it to Mexico, we were all only have to live dangerously to real- We drove for two days. When interested in getting to work. ize just how precious life is.” we reached the border, we were We did not want to think about Well, isn’t that the truth. given the news several Americans the violence. We did not want to If only we all could have an had died in Juarez in the preced- think about the snow storm. We experience like that, the world ing few days and all Americans just wanted to do our best to help would change. Yes it would. were being evacuated. that family. [email protected]

What do you think?

Have you completed the census? “Helping people move out of “I get to see them have fun and A. Yes their houses when they do not be happy around them.” have money to pay.” B. No, but plan to BEN LYLE ENYEART LISA KEODONGSACK C. No, and don’t plan to Freshman Freshman History Undecided

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Your answers to last week’s question:

Do you think there should be a wall A. 23% separating Mexico and America?

B. 77% “Helping others through “I help the homeless with food, A. Yes participation in Asian Pacific clothes and even beer.” Medical Student Association. I had the opportunity to give something back to the B. No community.”

MUI LAU JOSEPH BARRAZA Sophomore Junior Pre-Pharmacy Major BLA

A B GUNS from page 1 this incident was minimal. “Nothing that wasn’t fixed by spack- receive and in the housing contracts stu- le,” he said. “We were very fortunate. dents living in university housing sign. The young man should never have had Any violations of the university code it, he should not have been cleaning it. of conduct must be handled according to But had he not called it in, I honestly UMKC policy. don’t know if we would have known “From the student code side, clearly about it.” any kind of weapons violation charge But he noted it is a learning experience. would be adjudicated through the prop- “It’s important that those of us who er procedures of our Rules and Regula- see those things, report it,” Grospitch tions,” Grospitch said. “And from my said. “Don’t just say, ‘Hey, she wouldn’t experience with it, it has always ended do anything with it.’ We are all respon- up with some kind of suspension for sible for our safety. Rules and regula- an extended period of time. Expulsion tions are great. But, as we saw with this from the university is a pretty heavy case, in talking with him, he knew the thing and that means you shall never rules. I think that the most important come back.” part to remember in any situation, call- On the legal end, UMKC Chief of ing the campus police is most impor- Police Mike Bongartz said possession of tant.” a weapon on any school campus in Mis- Bongartz said reports of guns on souri is illegal. campus are rare and he thinks it will “All states that I know of have an stay that way. extensive weapons section,” Bongartz “People are coming here to learn,” said. “Missouri’s is very thorough. Un- he said. “There is no use for the weap- less you are a law enforcement officer, ons. We do have a police department. you can’t bring a weapon on the prop- [Students] don’t want to jeopardize erty of a school. Even if you have a their education by being arrested. … concealed carry permit, you are not sup- Right now, it’s not an issue. It’s very Monday’s Puzzle Solved posed to bring one on campus.” rare and far between.” Grospitch said the damage caused by [email protected] Classifieds

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