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{'~'Some campus • Elevators name rel ent lack proper BY .JASON GRANGER safety News Editor measures After months of specUlation and ~ secrecy, the University of Missouri System has a new president. The Elevators appointment of Elson S. Floyd was . announced Wednesday, Nov. 13. missing Floyd comes to the Univen;ity of Missouri as the Board of Curators' features unanimous choice for the position. The secrecy of the vote and the overall f designed to process provided controversy for the selection process. There was some ensure safety criticism from the media, including the of riders St. wuis Post-Dispatch, that . information was not provided about candidates and finalists. Floyd will be BY MELISSA MCCRARY replacing President Manuel T. Pacheco, StajJWriter who announced his retirement earlier this year. Pacheco is due to step down on Dec. 31. Hoyd will assume the There has been · some concern . position of president Jan. 6 of 2003. recently regarding the condition of Unlike Pacheco, however, Hoyd the elevators at UM-St. wuis. will be making substantially more than Most elevators in the campus the $260,000 Pacheco made in his last I!i buildings display only minimal year as president. Hoyd's annual information. All of the elevators compensation will be $350,000, with display ''In case of fire use the the possibility of $50,000 per year in stairs"signs and note that the deferred compensation based on maximum capacity is 3,500 pounds successful annual performance or 21 pen;ons. reviews. He will receive none of the Not only does the fact that so deferred money if he does not remain many elevators offer so little president of the U illven;ity of Mi~souri information concern students, but ~ System for a full five years. Like also there is no proof of inspections Pacheco, Floyd will live in a or certificates from the state posted University-provided house and will be in the elevaton; saying they have given a University automobile. passed the codes of operation. Before coming to the University of In 199-l. The Missouri Missouri, Floyd was president of Department of Public Safety and Western Michigan University. He was ~ the Di"ision of Fire Safety took a popular during his tenure at that step to ensure that elevators operate institution, so much so that .in the days under sufficient codes. prior to his hiring by the University of The Department of Public Newly hired UM President Elson Floyd greets members of the which unanimously chose Floyd as their recommendation for Missouri, faculty and students held Safety and Building Division of press, faculty members and students after his speech at the System President. He will take over for President Manuel T. rallies and sent him e-mails asking him Missouri says that there are no Mercantile Library Thursday morning. Floyd was named UM Pacheco, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Floyd is to stay. Hoyd also worked as executive requirements that a certificate must President after meeting with the UM System Board of Curators, the first African-American president in UM history. vice chancellor and clinical professor of .. be posted inside of the car. education at the University of North respect from the outside community," Legislature the importance of higher While Floyd hopes to pen;uade Gov. tenacious peThQn, and I plan on doing However, there are minimum Carolina-Cbapel Hill. Hoyd said. The real strength a great education and its overall effect on the Holden to avoid further cuts to the whatever I can to get that funding in standards that require a sign t6 be Hoyd was introduced to lTh1-St. university enjoys is in its people." state. higher education budget, be also made here." posted in the elevator's machine wuis Thursday at a reception held in Floyd gave a speech to assembled "Quality and excellence are what clear the importance the private sector Floyd went on to say that it is room, and if there is no indication his honor in the Mercantile Library. He students and rnemben> of the media, we need to focus on a~ an in.<;titution," plays in the funding process and his imperative for the University of of this, the building should be was accompanied by his wife, faculty, and staff in which he outlined Hoyd said. "We must be appropriate ambition to bring more private dollars Mi~souri to form partnen;hips with the written-up for breaking a code Carmento, at the press conference .. his plan for the UM System. According stewards of a public trust that has been to the UM System. oul~ide community to promote the violation. His name has been talked about in to Floyd, one of his biggest priorities invested in us, I pledge we \vill do "It is those private dollars that will school. According to Floyd, this "Some elevators on campus say several media outlets in the la~t few will be to focus on the budget problems everything we can to reward the trust of determine the excellence of our includes fundraising tours and a that all certificates are kept in a weeks, including the St. Louis Post currently facing the University of the people and government of institution," Floyd said. "I don't want to tenacious public relations campaign to central file in the Facility Service Dispatch, as the Board of Curaton;' Missouri. He also said he wants to try to Missouri. If the schools are having step on the toes of the individual promote the school. Building, room 243. The main primary choice· for the position. effectively demonstrate to Gov. Bob classroom difficulties. we need to schools and their chancellors, but I am reason why the inspection codes are 'The University commands great Holden and the Missouri State respond to those issues as a unive~ity . " a very aggressive person, a very see PRESIDENT, page 9 not displayed is because of campus vandalism," Frank Kochin, director ~l\ of facility services, said. Students face higher fees A low-pitched squeaking noise , might be heard while riding in the Millennium Student Center's elevators, the newest on campus, that were installed in 1998. Some of the elevators on SGA approves increases; new fees campus are relatively new, some are moderately old, and some were BY ANNE BAUER side, and the other is what they call the installed in the 1950's, when many 'programming side,' which brings in Managing Editor current regulations were not in the events. I believe this money will go effect. Two student fee increases and two to the programming side," Schuster Kochin goes on to describe that new student fees, none of which will said. there have been service, mechanical be optional for students, have been Schuster believes that this fee will and electrical problems with the given approval by the. Student help get students into the center. elevators. The main problem with Government Assembly for the 2004 "1 think this is going to be an some is that there are no ground fiscal year. Though the fees that were exciting place and there are going to be fault plugs. Ground fault plugs are a proposed have been approved by the a lot of events that [students1 are going part of the circuit and decrease a Assembly, they have not been made to want to see," Schuster said. '1t is person's risk of getting an electric official by the University at this time. probably one of the few centen; in the shock. The new fees. if passed., will be for Midwest of this quality." The last elevator inspection was the Performing Arts Center and the The second fee that has been conducted in March by Thomas canipus's infrastructure budget. proposed is a $2 per credit hour fee . McGrath. McGrath is licensed in Reinhard Schuster, vice-chancellor of that will go towards the campus the state of Missouri by the NESA administrative services, attended the infrastructure budget. The (National Elevator Safety SGA's monthly meeting tills past infrastructure budget . pays for such Association). Friday to explain the fees and answer things as Bi-State passes for students any questions the Assembly had. and the on-c.ampus shuttle. Though The proposed new Performing Arts this is a new fee, those who already pay for parking would not notice this see ELEVATOR~, page 10 Center fee would be $10 per semester for fall and winter semesten; and $5 for increase. If the Univen;ity approves the summer sessions. Included in the this fee, parking per credit hour, which proposed fee is a 10 percent discount increased this summer to $20 per NDEX for students when purchasing tickets credit hour from $18 per credit .hour, Mike Sherwin! 7'be Currel1l Vice-Chancellor of Technical Services Jim Krueger looks over figures at the Student Government for events at the center at a limit of two will drop back to $18 per credit hour. 2 Assembly meeting last Friday. .I:\.LJ~!~t:!I' .-=Boa-=r,-=d,--___ tickets. The discount will only be The remaining $2 per =dit hour will Fea~l!~.~.s_ _ _ __ ._ :3 available to students during the still be billed to students, only labeled semesten; in which they are enrolled. as an infrastructure fee. The reason for and non-commuter students, to only According to Schuster, one reason for hour opposed to the current $1.78 9.E.il1jons . 4 This means if a student is enrolled this is that cbarging the $2 per credit those who drive?" Schuster said. the increase is to help offset the rising students pay for health services. Other ~I?gr!~ _ ___ 5 during the fall and winter semesters, hour to all students, not only those who The two fee increases the Assembly memben;hip fees the University has to . business at the meeting included the drive, v.ill guarantee that every student approved could affect the existing pay to the Great Lakes Valley election of a new Student Government ~~_Et_~ntertainment 6 but not the summer, and would like to attend an e,vent at the center over the is paying for services such as the athletics fee and health services fee. Conference, which all UM-St. Louis Association vice-chairperson. T!1e Village Idiots 10 summer, they will not be eligible for shuttle and Bi-State pass. The proposed increase in the athletic sports teams are a member of. fee would be 20 cents per credit hour, The proposed fee increase for f!?ssifieds 13 the ctlscount at that time. 'The question is, Is it right, or is it "There are two sides to the equitable, to charge the shuttle, which making the currenr fee of $8.80 per health services of 22 cents per credit A Parrot Says 13 performance hall: one is the facility may be used by commuter srudents credit hour $9 per credit hour. hour would make the fee $2 per =dit see STUDENT FEES, page 12 a
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W;ite; ----.~-- -· -- · and Middle Schools have been teach B.C. and is made from baking clay and ing children misconceptions that don't mud to create· its fonn. Some art can The Office of MulticultUral show real respect to African history. tell the status of people, such as Relations Academic Affairs sponsored "Aw-ooh-aw," yelled Patton, imitat whether they are from a patrilineal or an interactive workshop on Thursday, ing the call of Tarzan. Not only is matrilinea1 society. Most African art November 14, focusing on the history African art forsaken, says Patton, but displays the beauty and power of and culture of Africa, which was pre many people are misled by the appear women. sented by Adell Patton, Jr. Over 55 stu ance and language used by Africans. The value and worth of some dents attended the presentation of "De "Art and religion are closely inter African art was mentioned. One slide Tarzanizing Africa" "The main pur woven into the life of its people, and showed an ivory sculptlUe that costs pose of the presentation was to help Africa is the cradle of humankind," approximately $500,000. sUldents ,understand just how modem Patton protests. "Buy and invest in African art," Africa's culUlre is and how movies According to him, to de-Tarzanize advised Patton. Over the last century, have depicted and described its cul means to take the Tarzan notion out of the art has had such a dynamic impact ture," said Gwendolyn Packnet4 direc history and to take a step closer to the on people that it has emerged in Europe tor of multicultural relations. reality of the culUlre and bring African and other countries. Along with key Not only did Patton get the audi Americans together. To do that, Patton . ideas and major points about African ence laughing and involved at the very presented slides, maps and information culture, Patton used his own personal beginning of the lecUlre, but he also about West African art. photos, stories and experiences of his guaranteed that every person in the The overhead slides took the crowd previous hips to Africa. room would walk away having learned on a virtual journey through Africa, ''In my opinion, the workshop rein something new. While gathering the including places like Nigeria. Bantu forced the idea that Africa is a complex Mike Sherwin! Tbe Current attention of the crowd, he explained and the Congo. The main importance continent and that there are many sim Visiting professor Adell Patton spoke Thursday on "De how in books, movies and stories, of the history of art is reflected in how ilarities to other cultures around the Tarzanizing Africa." According to Patton, old and false Western Tarzan is perceived as being a white it is made and its symbolic meaning. world," graduate student Susan stereotypes persist, skewing the public's view of African culture man swinging from trees in Africa He One example in his lecture was ter- Manuel said. as one of a primitive nature. Pricking the skin with semi-permanent ink BY MELISSA MCCRARY areas of the body to get tat picking out designs. Many flies to barb wire, everyone is .. ._ . .~- - - ..- -.-.------.•. - .---....•- .. - --- tooed have been the lower places have wall displays Staff Writer sure to find a design to fit their backs for girls and around or portfolios of pictures own personality. Popular picks Thirty years ago, most peo the biceps for guys. that can help a person include Chinese signs, Celtic ple thought that people with Tattoo parlors and stu make their final deci- symbols and Zodiac signs. tattoos were either bikers or dios are It is good to select a tattoo rednecks. Since then, the tattoo helpful parlor where the employees are trend has undergone many cul when licensed and that has certified tural changes. artists that understand what a Tattoos have not only been person wants. "We have 1:\'.'0 a trend for young adults but artists \vho are both licensed also for movie stars, pro through the St. Charles fessional athletes, song Health Depmtment," an writers and models, who employee of Threshold all make cultural state Body Art of St. Charles ments by sporting this said. Missouri state regu form of art. lations require that a per Sarah Michelle son be 18 years old to get a Gellar, the actress from tattoo. Prices can range any "Buffy the Vampire where from $40 up, depend- Slayer," has three tattoos: a ing OIl the size, colors and Chinese symbol on her back, time involved. a Celtic symbol on her hip and There are still many factors a heart with a dagger on her that one should consider before ankle. Actress Drew getting stuck with the needle. Barrymore has been known for People need to take precautions h(!ying a Variety of ta I n or Lh y might be faced 'With her body. R&B singer Usher's problem down the road. tattoo of his name with a sword "The nmnber one thing that through it on his left arm is people . hould remember famous. before coming into the booth, The tattooing industry has to make sure that it's what become one of IriJr;;;::;=-:::~~~~~~;;' they want because the fastest grow- tattoos are pemla ing businesses in nent," said artist the United Gary Glatstein from State.<;. Goldenlands Tartoo ManyUM-8t shop on St. Charles EDITOR Louis students Rock Road. have shared their Celebrities such CATHERINE O'WTI experiences as Angelina lolie MARQUIS-HOMEYER in getting tattoos. and Jolmny Depp "I was more have gotten them Features Editor worried before selves in trouble by getting my tat putting their ex phone: 516-4886 too," said Dustin lovers, Billy Bob fax: 516-6811 Martinez, sopho Thorton and more. "Then Winona Ryder, afterwards, I respectively, on realized that it their bodies. Second City wasn't so painful Kevin Ottley! Tbe C~U after all." Top - UM-St. Louis student and Villa resident Wade Brown displays the impressive t attoo on his back. Bottom left -Oriental charac brings laughs Recently, the ters are a popular choice of tattoo as the one on Jane Lewis's belly clearly shows. Bottom Right - UM-St. louis student Emily Pack's most popular lower back flaunts a tattoo of a Celtic knot. see 1"ATTOO. page 9 to University BY MELISSA MCCRARY _..... -- ... '. _,--- ~ -.._.. .- PPRC.h osts photo9.raphic river ride Staff Writer On Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. in th landscape in 1892. It's not commonly BY SARA PORTER lC. Penney Auditorium, th known that Chicago actually began University Programming Boar life with a very detrimental name. will welcome the Second Ci "Chicago came from the Indian Comedy Group. Second City h word 'Chicagou,' which meant 'the From November to January, stu performed hundreds of show stink of wild onion and gm·lic.' nationwide and has fulfilled it.< dents visiting the Public Policy Lindsey writes that it was hardly a Research Center (pPRC) can take a goal of bringing laughs to eve!) garden spot," Tucker said. crowd. riverboat cruise down the Chicago Origi.nally, Chicago was populated River-by photos, that is. In 1963, Second City consiste by fur traders in 1830 but then grew of a group of actors that toured th The photo exhibit "Chicago From expon_ntiaUy in less than one hundred the River" "ill be on display, featur~ country, providing theatrical ski yer.il . . on stage. In 1976, producer ing photographs by Joml V. Lindsey. "The ciry grew from 100 fur signed a contract with the group ~ The exhibit was inspired by a trip traders in 1830 to more than one mil that PPRC Director Jean Tucker took be aired on television in Toronto lion by 1890:' Tucker said. Canada The show was satiric last summer in Chicago on a tour of Tucker hopes that the exhibit will architecrurallandscapes. and featured actors such as Jotui bring people who watch it a sense of Candy, Joe f1aherty, Eugene Levyl "Chicago is the second greatest prid", in their city. "Churchill said that city in the United States. under New and Catherine O'Hara. man shapes their environment and After running its seven-ye . York," Tucke·r said. '''But it wouldn't then the environment shapes man," have existed without the riYer, just like series and getting 13 Eunn Tucker said: "UMSL students will be Award Nominations, the televi S!. Louis wouldn't have existed with among those who will be shaping the out the Mississippi River." sian show was broadcasted in th city to their future." United States. Television statio Tucker said that she was very The. next exhibit for the Public impressed by the urban landscape and such as Showtime, CBS and NB PoliCY Research Center will be aired the group. Their biggest hi the architecUlre. of Chicago. "One of "Clothesline," starting on February the great urban experiences was to be was landing a job in connectio 10 , and running through March. with Saturday Night Live. in Chicago and take a trip by some of Tucker finds a strong correlation the world's best architecture," Tucker Later, many other big nam Mike Sherwin! bet\veen this exhibit and the Chicago actors like Martin Short and Mik said. The PPRC opened a new show Monday, titlel:i "Chicag'o From t he River," which features photographs exhibit. It was on this trip in the sununer Meyers joined the crew. It seem by Joan V. Lindsay, a tour docent. The exhibit, whioh tun:! until Jan. 31, is accompanied ya video, "'Clothesline' was an exhibit from as though the actors instant! that Tucker met Lindsey, who was a "Chicago by Boat - The Chicago River Tour." a schoolteacher in Michigan who sent docent, or volunteer tour guide, on the became television stars. his students to take pictures of clothes Despite remaining busy on th river trip and who also had written a The exhibit includes buildings night anu day. beautiful. It's one of the best urban that hung on clotheslines," Tucker book on Chicago. "She is not a pro tube, Second City never aban such as the Wrigley Building, the "I stayed in a hotel near tile river ways of life." said. "You can tell a lot about the fam doned its stage roots. fessional photographer," Tucker said. Jeweler Building. the Montgomery where you can see a large part of the Besides the moderri photos. the ilies from the clotlJes in the photos, photo exhibit is the closest we ~ ~ 'This Ward Building and River City, all of city in the daylight," Tucker "aid. "B y exhibit also ptt'sci:lt.s a history of just like you can tell a lot about a city .. " ...... n ...... _ _ _ ...___ ...... _ ...._ _ • • • _ can get to a trip on dry land." which Tucker said are impressive, day it's wonderful, but by night it's Chicago, i.ncluding an etching of the from its buildings and architecture." see SECOND C'TY, page 12 Page 4 November 18, 2002 C·XI, iC.' A!: i te ' : i Suggestions to new presiden _e Since the UM System has a new be cut, why not cut out such misuse of Out of the _ ts, president, and, thus, one man has a lot funds and maybe even those who mis use them? of power, I thought I would use my ,4l column this week as a forum to post 3.) The UM System tries to hide my idea, of what I would like to see far too many things. For example, the e him do. candidates for president were not even es a president 1.) Approximately 25 percent of announced officially while similar the total UN! System students attend schools in Missouri encourage ' the Every university in the state has tution funded by public dollars. If the UM-St. Louis. UM-St. Louis, how public to attend interviews. The something that makes it stand out. For people of Tvlissouri are goi.ng to be I ever, only receives 12 percent of the System needs to realize that this pri the UM System, it is several things. expected to pay for a new System pres ! UM System budget. This funding vacy shield it has erected only hurts its ~ including size. Another factor separates ident, they should at lea~t know whom The UM System is inequality must ternlinate. It is detri- image in the public's eye. Hence, new us a~ well-the secrecy of the selection the person/people the Board of mental to U1vI-St. Louis because we programs to comply w'ith Missouri's of the new president and new chancel Curators is/are considering for the posi lose fimding that we open books laws lor ofUM-St Louis. Other pubJic high tion. This would give the people of hid the names of shou~ receive. Also, need to be imple er education institutions in the state Missouri a chance to rese.arch the can it is hannful to the mented. make a conscious effort to include the didates. Board President John Mathes UM System because 4.) All the cam public in the selection process by mak in particular, was negligent in his applicants for the media outside of The puses of the UM ing the candidates and interviews pub duties. Neyer should he ha"c allowed Current also pick up System need to feel a lic and accessible to the public. The the controversy to get as far as it did. on this discrimination common bond UM System, however, has demonstrat Media outlets such as the SI. Louis president's position. against UM-St. Louis beside the letters ed that it wants to only include people Post-Dispatch and your OW11 UM-St. and publish it to the "UM," PeopleS oft and being in the in the "inner circle" in decisions such as Louis The Current have questioned Now they are doing public. Even if the these that state tax payers pay for. It ba~ why these names were not released. inequality canllot be same state. We need closed its doors meetings and informa How is the media supposed to keep completely solved, I, a community feeling J.) tion the public and the press deserve to tabs on things and JXrform their "dUly" the same for the for one, would like to STANFORD GRIFFITH of some SOli. be privy to. of informing the public of Ivhat is hap at least be gi ven a real - - Editor-ill-Cbte( --·· Columbia needs to The UM System finally has a new pening and how it affects the populoll','! reason why it exists. quit playing God. president to replace outgoing president TIlis v,'as a severe misuse of (X)wer Chancellor. l~ UM-St. Louis aeula!ly considered The state legislature needs to hear Manuel T. Pacheco. Dr. Elson Floyd of by the Board of Directors. By not keep the redheaded stepchild of the sys "UM" instead of "Colwnbia," Western Michigan University has been ing the public informed.. they were tem? Do we just not deserve an equal "Rolla,' " UMKe" and "UMSL." named to the position and is set to take neglecting the duty of ",,,hich they were , portion of the budget? The System Being fractured only hurts the entire "« over the office Jan. 6 of next year. selected to perform. How is the public , needs to quit playing favorites, espe system and its parts. Until word from Now the question must be asked yet supposed to trust a public Board of The hiding game ciall y when the arbitrary criteria for on high (the president's office) comes again, and hopefully answered, why Curators that won't even let them know favorite goes back so many years. down, we will be stuck with these was the public kept in the dark on the who they are going to hire? 2.) The University is losing valu division problems. selection process'~ So what can be done to rectify this ceases now. able programs and faculty and staff I sincerely hope that President It started back when President situation? Well. nothing now at least in members who better the entire UM Floyd will take these as suggestions of Pacheco announced he would retire the presidential search. Howe , UM System, while self-serving improve ways to improve the entire lIM early, accepting the System's offer of St. Louis is still in need of a replace Knowing who the ments, such as hardwood floors, are System from a student who carefully ~ early retirement \Vith this announce ment for Chancellor Blanche M. wasting the shrinking funds the watches what goes on and why we ment, the UM Board of Curators start Touhilt who is also retiring the end of University does have. If things must have these problems. ed their search for replacing Pache.co. this December. So, how about tins: candidates are for a This was fine; everybody knew they Names for the chan elior position need would have to make their decision fair to be released to not only to the media, publicly paid job is ly quickly, as there was a time restraint but the public as well. New student fee for in play. What was not known was the President Aoyd will not be with the Board of Curators would keep the pub UM System fore er. For fuuu'e refer important. lic completely in the dark about the ence, the BO'ud of Curators needs to I PAC selection process. The Board never raises concern make the selection a public one. The ,~ ~. :-~ _ .... -= .i . released a list of prospective presiden people of Missouri ha e a rightto know .-:,1 \'~'i. \:,_ .' Raising fees and new fees being their student IDs. This new building is tial candidales. When they had the list who is going to be leading their chil Tell us hat you think! Drop us created is a part of life when being said the be "state-of-the-art," and mUTOwed down to the finalists, they dren in their edu ation . and they have a a line at the office. 388 lISe, college student. These fees may not be according to Reinhard Schuster, vice refused to release those names as welJ. the right to expre th ir opinions about in the students' best financial interest, chancellor or administrative services, J) Now, why is this a problem') The candidates. omething they were not or online at our Web site but they are expected, and there is lit it will be one of the most impressive in most obvious problem is that the gi ven an opportunity to do this time WNW. thecurrentonline.com. tle that can be done about it. Though tl1e t>..1idwest. \-\"hich I belie I'e can also University of Missouri is a public insti- around. increases and new fees are often be translated into the words "extreme- stressing So students wallets, it i unre ly expensiyc to build and just as ~ ALf~r~1 <,O"'iCST A~· "'Z. , \ F -. -me Jl lJ,;.}\\I~~"IT'" WAS, alisti't to expect the1Jn'ce crt things to cxpensiye to run and maintain" in sev not go up. Surprisingly, two new stu eral ditferent languages. A TWlNKle:, WAA'T' k)()U(..t> you f:I LL \.,- W\T'r\ ? dent fees that have been proposed, and }\.lso. at the meeting Schuster men EDITORIAL two proposed student fee increases tioned that perlonnances that will be if ) have appeared to be wann!y welcome held at me center were originally BOARD by students tills past Friday at the planned to be geared towards 60 per SGAmeeting. cent academic and 40 percent com S TANFORD GRIFFITH These two new fees were for the mercial. He announced, not surpris Perlorming Arts Center and the UM ingly. that this has already changed. ANNE BAUER St. Louis infrastructure Before the center has budget, the fee increas opened these percents .. HANK BURNS es were for health ser have already flip .JASON GRANGER vices and athletics . flopped. It is now pro Though there were a jected that 60 percent CATHERINE couple students that of the perlonnances at raised concerns, the the building will be MARQUiS-H OMEYER majority of them did commercial and 40 n 't hesitate to raise "Our Opinion" reflects the percent",acathidemiC · The it their voices with an reason lor s c hange majority opinion of the "Aye" for approval being every college editorial board when it came time to and university in vote. Before entering ANNE BAUER Missouri's most over the meeting, I wa~ sure used explanation, that the students would because of the budget LETTERS be in an uproar over these new fees, crisis. but the atmosphere of the SGA I understand that massive higher !/ MAIL Assembly was quite the opposite. budget cuts are not planned for TheCunent During discussion ' several students because they are hoped to no become 388 Millennium Student Center addressed the assembly to reiterate the an issue. But because they have, the 8001 Natural Bridge Road importance of these four previously students are paying for it. If there are St. Louis, MO 63121 mentioned components of UM-St. new fees implemented r am fme with FAX Louis in an attempt to persuade SGA . that, but they should go towards (314) 516-6811 representatives to vote in favor of the something that benefits students aca- ~ fees. Though, there was some students dernically. I believe this $10 per questioning the Perlonning Arts semester is just the beginning of E-MAIL [email protected] • New UM president Center fee, which I was particularly funding that will be needed to sup How do you feel about the glad to hear. This was the only vote by port the PAC. This is a building that • Goals for new president the assembly, that was approved, but currently has no management, at least Letters to the editor should be not by as much of a majority. not that we have been made aware of, brief, and those not exceeding topics we've written about? • Student fees For those of you who do not know, and plans to host events that more ~. 200 words will be given prefer the student fee for the PAC that has than half of the time the target audi ence. We edit letters for clarity, • Submit a Letter to the Editor been proposed is $10 per semester and ence will not be students, but non length and grammar. All letters You can make your voice $5 for summer sessions. With this fee students who can afford shows that must be signed and include a • Write a Guest Commentary we spoiled students are receiving a are $50-plus per ticket. Chancellor daytime phone number. whopping 10 percent off of up to two Touhill has been praised in the past Students must include their heard in a variety of ways! • Visit the Online Forums at tickets. We should feel so lucky, right? for fmding the funding to make this student ID number. TheCurrentOnline.com I would think that students should get building happen. She shouldn't stop • Faculty and staff must include a 10 percent discount for just showing yet. their title(s) and department(s). Sherwin e by tJlik ho, Director Photograp .r Ted Gatlin John Mixon Junior Junior Optometry Secondary Education Psychology Computer Science ------,,------"------,,----- Probably Janeane Garofalo, I think the typical character I would pick Robin Williams, Cedric the Entertainer. I don't because she holds sarcasm Richard Gere plays is pretty because his personality and see it, but a lot of my friends say like I do. I really identify with similar to myself. Pretty quirky, mine seem to be the same. It there is a resemblance. her in "The Truth About Cats but intellectual and thoughtful - seems like we're both funny and Dogs." but still suave, too. with a good outlook on life. ------" ------" - - - " " November 18, 2002 <71w Current Page 5 UMSLreluclant to take due credit OM-St. louis Coach King the GLVC Coach of the Edwardsville to help us win. When a Year Award, and King was quick to players walks on and says they can play give the credit to all of his players. here, you have some speculation, but he Rivermen "When I look at the date on that trophy backed up everything he said and really Socclr way down the line, I will think of this surprised me." Menke finished his year's seniors. It's a team. thing. I did freshman year with 4 goals . and 2 BY .JOE CURTIS n't make one assist this year or one assists. good pass. Yeah, I'll harp on them and A game that King feels will be Sta./fWriter train them, but when it comes down to remembered forever in his and his play it, it's the players that make you good." ers' minds was a close game against Surprising the Great Lakes One of those players who stepped Southern Indiana, which they won 4-3 Conference with seven wins this year forward to lead the Rivermen to a tmn in overtime on October 4. "We were up and taking second place in the GLVC, around year was senior forward Jeff late in the game, and we let them get the UM-St. Louis Men's Soccer team Stegman. Stegman had a team-leading back in it and tie it up. Then our fresh might have been the only ones. who 10 goals and 24 points and also passed man goalkeeper makes a stop late in the were not surprised by their run to the out four assists. The senior earned First game on a penalty kick with 16 seconds top this season Team All-GLVC honors in his final sea to go in the .game. Then our senior Coming only one year after winning son for the Rivermen. "Jeff really Stegman comes through and scores for one game in the GLVC, Coach Dan stepped up and got goals when we real us to will it Those are memories that King expected this year to be different. ly needed them the most," said King. this team. will always have with them; "I knew with the players I had coming Stegman provided solid play no one will ever forget it That game in and coming back we would have a throughout the season, but King also represents why these guys play college successful year," said King. said many other players filled roles that soccer," King admitted that he knewhis team helped the team succeed this year. King hopes 'that next year's team was going to Qe good., but he says he "Every senior on the team carne for will also be able to create some life-long was pleasantly shocked by his players ward this year, even some guys that . memories by making this year a build in their second place finish and their 7- came off the bench like Anthony . ing block for the future. 'The best thing 2-1 record in the GLVC.. Rivituso and Trrn Mosby. But Pat we can take from this year is the expe Last year's one-win season provided Shelton and Nick Carron were the lead rience of getting to the top of the GLVC a chip on the team's shoulder because ers of this team; they never missed a and the experience of having a playoff of the majority of losses coming at practice; they weren't cheerleaders; game at home. The freshman and expense of one goal. '1 think they just they would j ust look you in the eyes and sophomores will take that experience got mad. They didn't enjoy losing last say it's time to train." and build on it. The seniors of this year year, and I didn't either. Some of the Senior defender Shelton was named set a bar for these kids to reach and aim games were really close last year, and Second Team All-Conference in the at winning the GLVC." this year the players made it a point to GLVC, anchoring the strong Rivermen King can only, find one source for be on the winning side of close games," defense and helping the team to a 1.60 the putcome of this year's great season. said King. goals against average. '1 appreciate their dedication this year, The Rivermen found themselves in A player that surprised King was and the outgoing seniors have set a stan many tight games this year and freshman forward Jeff Menke, who dard for years to come. We're a family responded by winning six games that wasn't even recruited to play soccer for that has a dedication to training hard," were decided by one goal. UM-St. Louis. "}effwas a walk-on and he said Rivermen forward Jeff Stegman earned all-conference honors in The turnaround season earned had a big goal against SIU- the GLVC. Stegman led the Rivermen in goals scored this season. 's R 1 R------.. ook to end all uncertainty in 102. 0 3 year EDITOR Strengths and weaknesses we don't have any experience. I think "We've got a nice group," Bernsen ity to respond and come back from HANK BURNS we have the same amount of depth said. 'They're working very, very injury is a question mark in itself. So "Well, at the start of the season, and the same potential that we had at hard. Potentially, they have a great far, everything's been okay, but it Sports Editor going into an exhibition game down at the beginning of last year this year, opportunity, but I really believe that remains to be seen. SEMO and beating Southeast but what we do lack is proven experi we'll know a little more in a couple of phone: 516-5174 ~1issouri State and cOming home and ence. So there's a lot of question weeks after we play some .games, Key match-ups fax: 516-6811 BY HANK BURNS winning a couple games and beating marks. obviously." ...... ~ ....,, -.'.. ..~ ..... Sports Editor Southern Indiana by 16, we thought "We've got a good point guard. "Opening the season up against we had some depth, and we thought We've got a good forward. We've got Season Outcome Rockhurst is kind of neat because we had some maturity and experience good centers," Bernsen continued. that's an old rivalry for UM-St. Louis, COMING Up Last season, the UM-St Louis at almost every spot," Bernsen said. "This is very similar to what we had "We always come in every year, and we open up with them on Nov. Rivermen basketball squad was an "And then, all of a sudden, injuries last year, but how good and how they and if recruiting is good and things are 23." Bernsen said. "They'll be fun. A embattled one. Head Coach Mark just devastated us. So injuries kept us will respond in games, we don't have in place, you hope to be able to get to week later, we'll be back in confer Bernsen, who was witness to several on edge the whole year. any track record yel Depth is about the conference tournament, win some ence play at BelJarmine and Northem Basketball injuries to his key players, would be "We never got back to the situation the same. We. lack experience and games [and] finish in the upper divi Kentucky, so it's a typical year for the one to testify to ihat His team fin that we felt we were going to start hopefully, how fast we become con sion," Bemsen said. "But "'titb as Rivermen. Conference starts early. Nov. 22-23 ished with a 6-14 Great Lakes Valley with," Bernsen said. 'That and losing sistent will determine how well we many new guys as we have, it's hard We've got good non-conference • Wom~n - at the Saginaw Conference record for eighth place in some close games; it was a tough year. are." to project. We don't have anybody opponents in Rockhurst and Missouri Valley State Tournament in the conference. The team also had a We went out in this year in the sum where we can say, 'Oh he'll get us 10 Rolla and Lincoln University. So University Center, Mich. 10-17 overall mark. mer and then trie.d to shore up every The team and 15' or 'He'll get us 20 points' or those kind of games all make you bet Now with the team in good health, thing. We got all the guys back that 'One thing for sure is he'll be a leader ter, and hopefully in March, you're the mission for Bernsen and his squad were injured. We added some more "We've got some guys back who for us on the floor.' We have poten playing your best basketball. 23 will be to gain the necessary experi depth, and we're back to where we were here last year," Bernsen said, tial, and we have ideas about that hap "We've got a couple of freshmen, • Men - 3:15 p.m. ence to go along with the basic skills were last year, I think." "and then the new guys. Even though pening, but as far as proven record, we but it's one of tho.se years where the vs. Rockhurst the team possesses. According to they didn't play, they were around the don't have that yet. future is now," Bernsen said. "So, Bernsen, that is quite possibly the Differences between this year program. What we're trying to do "Until we get out and really put on we're looking to step right in it. biggest challenge the Rivermen have and last more than anything right now is the silks and get under the bright We've got a good preseason condi 25 ahead of them for the 2002-W season. become consistent and get a little lights, we got a lot of question marks," tioning, and we have a good presea • Men - 7 p.m. The following is a look at the coming "At this point, we're basically chemistry because not only do we Bernsen continued. "Not only are we son practice, so this is one of those at Harris Stowe basketball season through the eyes of injury-free," Bernsen said. "Our big have inexperience, we have inexperi new, but even the guys that were years where we hopefully jump right Bernsen. concern this year, unlike last year, is ence of playing together. injured last year with ACLs, their abil- in it, no rebuilding at all." 27 • Women - 5:30 p.m. vs. Illinois-Springfield bt4·';i?Ii,: terti fi • Men - 7:45 p.m. vs. Illinois-Springfield • Dolan, AD, calls for university is also acceptable. • UMSL suffeI'S a season-ending, game 31-29 before eventually falling Goodwill Ambassadors support with UMSL's Red Pride Dayz Additionally, anyone who wishes 3-1 defeat to Southern Indiana 30-20 in the fourth game. Intemational Exchange under way to purchase UM-Sl Louis attire in the Nikki Pagels led UMSL with 11 30 With the UM-St. Louis men's and University Bookstore and mentions UM-St. Louis's volleyball team kills on the day, and Kathryn Freeman The Sports For Youth Foundation • Women - 1 p.m. the basketball team. will receive a 25 lost 3-1 at Southern Indiana on Nov. and Melissa Frost each had 10 kills. is now accepting high school teams, women's basketball SeasOllS about to at Bellarmine begin, Athletic Director Pat Dolan is percent discount on that purchase. 9, ending their season one game short Frost added five total blocks in the club teams and individual players for calling for the support of students, fac Wearing red or UM-St Louis attire of qualifying for the GLVC game as well. the 2003 Goodwill Ambassadors • Men - 3:15 p.m. ulty and staff. During Red Pride Dayz, during the days of home basketball Tournament. UM-St. Louis ends their season International Volleyball exchange. at Bellarmine all UM-Sl Louis home games and games is one way to join the Southern Indiana took each of the with a 13 -14 overall record and a 4-10 Applications are now being accepted Fridays before Saturday home games, University community together and first two games by scores of 30-15, mark in the Great Lakes Valley for the Goodwill Ambassadors all students, faculty and staff will be develop University pride. Game and 30-21, but the Riverwomen were Confernece as l.TM-St. Louis fell one Volleyball exchange to Europe, Dec. 2 asked to wear red. Clothing that is not schedules can be found on the athletics not going to give up easily. UM-St. spot short of a bid to the GLVC tour scheduled for July of 2003. Call • Women - 5:30 p.m. red but has a UM-Sl Louis logo on it website at www.urnsl-sports.com. Louis fought back and won the. third nament. (425) 255-8102 for more information. at Northern Kentucky • Men - 7:45 p.m. Fall sports season was UMSL's opportunity to shine at Northern Kentucky 5 This year's fall sports season will be Direly contributed some of those proud that day 4-1. Jeff Stegman received the ball with sec • Women - 5:30 p.m. remembered for many things. It will be moments. For the home opener on Sept onds left in the game. vs. Saint Joseph's remembered as a year for comebacks, a 11, the team faced rival UM-Rolla and Sept. 13 Stegman, who was named GLVC year for perennial dominance and even dominated the game on what was a By defeating Mississippi 3-0. the Player of the Week just prior to the • Men - 7:45 p.m. as a year for beartbreak. But, through it national day of memorial for the vic UM-St. Louis volleyball team was able game, scored the game-winning goal vs. Saint Joseph's all, the season was definitely a chance tims of the Sept 11, 2001 terrorist to continue on with a seven-game win and led UM-St. Louis to a 4-3 victory. for the Rivermen and Riverwomen to attacks. ning streak. Although the team was From that point on, the men's soccer take the center stage in their respective shut out 3-0 by Harding that same day, team. has been on an uphill progression. 7 conferences. the victory was an important one for the • Women - 1 p.m. While opinions may vary, UM-St. streaky squad. Winning five of those 0cl25 vs. Wisconsin-Parkside Louis proved that it could have overall seven games on the road is quite a feat In what was quite an eventful day, success in the area of athletics. The fol for the Riverwomen. two great, important things happened. • Men - 3:15 p.m. lowing is a review of some of the major Number one, the women's soccer team vs. Wisconsin-Parks ide The ABCs of Sports dates and turning points of the fall sea 0cl4 was able to tie with WiscOllSin son. The UM-St. Louis men's soccer Parkside, 1-1 in double overtime. HANK BURNS team was just above the high water Obviously, a tie is better than a loss. Sept. 11 mark with a 4-3 overall record and Number tvvo, the men's soccer team W E 'B Got a comment? Through the course of this sports The team showed both a defellSive needed another win to solidify a win defeated WlSCollSin-Parkside 1-0, also Check out the R-men season, there are many events that have and offensive prowess in the game and ning record coming into its Oct. 4 in double overtime. That set the stage E-mail it to occurred that filled witnesses with set a model for the majority of i.ts future match-up with Southern Indiana. The for the good luck the teams would have and R-women sports at [email protected] Pride. The women's soccer team defi- victories. The team defeated UM-Rolla game went into overtime and forward in the next several games of the season. www.umsl-sports.com ... Page 6 71w Current November 18, 2002 More Feature Films sparkle the Film Fest "Anita Takes a Chance" is one ofhis BY CATHERINE a man living in a London home for full of intelligent dialog and surpris the mentally ill. This moving and ing twists. most accessible works, a touching, MARQUiS-HOMEYER gripping drama about a man dam "Autumn Spring" opens with a entertaining film about a middle A&E Edttor' aged by his childhood experiences retired classic.al musician touring a aged woman whose life is turned has won high praise from critics and grand villa he is considering buying. upside down when the theater she As we move into the second half won for Best Canadian Feallife Film After the musician and his assistant has worked in for 30 years is of the ten-day St. Louis at the big Toronto film fest, as well part company with the real estate destroyed. This film is a must-see International Film Festival, there are as being nominated for the top salesman, we discover it was all an fOf serious cinephiles. more terrific films to draw you out award at the Cannes film fest elaborate prank by this pair of mis The Italian fIlm "Way We Laughed" is a period tale about two to the festival. The festival runs "Safety La~t" is the big classic chievous old jokers. This tragic through Sunday, Nov. 24, at three film shown in the festival's program. comedy follows one of this incorri brothers in the 1950s. The film is venues: the Tivoli and Hi Pointe If you've not familiar with this gible pair, a 75-year-old man stub beautifully photographed and Theaters and Webster University'S American silent comedy classic, see bornly determined to be impractical atmospheric, with a sweeping, epic Moore Auditorium. Here is a sam the accompanying article. It's a about his inevitable death, and his style to its story of the conflict and pling of some of the fiction film must-see for serious fans of cinema practical-minded but beloved wife. relationship between the brothers. It highlights, but you should pick up a or comedy. A clever, well-acted Czech film that was the top winner at the Venice copy of the schedule to look over "Hi! Dharma!" is a overwhelm includes the last performance of leg Film Festival three years ago and a the whole list. Schedules are avail ingly popular hit in its native South endary actor Vlastimil Brodsky, top pick for fans of lush filmmak able at the festival venues or you can Korea and is due to be remade as an "Autumn Spring" was nominated ing. see the list online at w'WW.sliff.org. American film (the way the hit hor- for and won several awards, includ "Whole Wide World" is an ing best actor, at several film festi intriguing story, set in 19305 Texas, vals. about a young schoolteacher/aspir "Rowers of Shanghai" takes us ing author (Renee Zwellweger, in into the hidden world of'Shanghai's her first screen role) who meets the elegant 19th Century brothels, handsome but eccentric creator of where beautiful "flower girls" "Conan the Barbarian," Robert E. either beguiled and kept wealthy Howard (played by Vrncent clients or perished. Directed by the D'Onofrio). Both humorous and critically acclaimed director Hsiao sad, the plot traces the relationship EDITOR hsien Holl, this film was one of the that develops between them. The contenders for Sight and Sound's film appeared in the 1996 St. Louis CATHERINE recent" 10 greatest films of all time" International Film Festival, and the MARQUIS-HOMEYER list., the prestigious British cinema director returns to present a direc magazine's poll of filmmakers and tor's cut version at this year's fest A&E Editor critics compiled every ten years. If you are a fan of the quirky This is the first time that a work by "Dogme 95" films, you have two phone: 516-4886 this renowni;!d filmmaker has been picks at this year's film festival. fax: 516-6811 shown in St. Louis. "Strass" is an unusual mockumen On the lighter side, we have tary about a tyrannical teacher who "Karmen Gei," a torments his students at a self Senegalese/French/Canadian film impressed drama school. Satire and that is an African interpretation of dark humor are the themes in this Bizet's "Carmen." This version has film, which has been described as A&E been described as beguiling, one of the more polished films of C alendar Director of the St. Louis International Film Festival, Chris berserkly picturesque, absurd and the Dogme style. "Kira's Reason: A Clark,' stands outside the Cinema St. Louis office in the enormously likeable. It reinterprets Love Story" is a film that focuses on Central West End. The annual film fest features international, the classic opera \vith African beats . a couple whose peaceful world is domestic, indie and non-commercial releases. and a bisexual Carmen in a graceful disturbed when the woman sudden - and colorful film that won the audi ly develops a mental illness. G VleS Some of the.'>e are from ror film, 'The Ring," wa<;). In this ence award at L.A.'s Outfest. the "Realism" and "deeply affecting" Film openings are subject to change. renowned filmmakers, have big action/comedy, five gangsters on the gay and lesbian film festival. are terms often applied to this film. named stars, or have been popular run hide out at a Buddhist In another clever reinterpreta Really, there are even more spe hits at other films festivals. Others monastery. It wa~ described by tion. "G" redoes the 1920s' 'The cial films at the festival, including Nov. 22 are startling or original, cutting-edge Variety as "a well-drawn comedy of Great Gatsby" into a modem con some likely to return to big screens films, often prizewinners at o'ther manners" and "an acting field day." flict concerning the hip-hop inva here. 'The Emperor's Club," the film fests. Some of the higher pro You can see the original version of sion of the African-American elite Kevin Klein drama about a teacher Far From Heaven - an amaz file films will return for a run at this top entertainment film at the in the upscale Hamptons. This film and a student, is one of the films ingly accurate recreation of local theaters, but for many of these festival before the Hollywood ver has star Blair Underwood and was scheduled for a theatrical run. At the the overblown Technicolor films, this is your only chance to sion comes out. an entry at the film fest in Toronto festival, you'll get a chance to see dramas of the 19505 but deal sample them. Check The Current's "Brief Crossing" is a mind twist and New York's Tribeca. this film before its release, intro ing with forbidden issues that website for more detailed reviews of ing, sexy fIlm from the French On the serious side. "Anita Takes duced by Klein himself. A Chance" is from one of Spain's Since there are so many films to never appeared in '50s films some festival films. director who brought us last year's controversial "Fat Girl." Thi one is most important modem filmmakers, cboose from, you ~ho uld chec.k out (except for in rare movies like "Spider" is David Cronenberg's les about ,women.:~ self image and Velltura ,Pons ¥uc.h of this direc 4le festival listings to zoom in on the "Imitation of Life"). . new film starring Ralpb Fiennes ociety' role in that image but is still tor's work .is challenging stuff, but selections that appeal most to you. The Emperor's Club - drama (Quiz Show, Schindler's List) about about an inspiring teacher; with Kevin Kline. Die Another Day - James Bond flick with Halle Berry and Pierce Brosnan. Friday After Next - the Top Docs rise in second half of film fest "Friday" series does a holiday movie. With Ice Cube. BY CATHERINE two sharp-witted, wisecracking played a role in the end of aparthe.id you must have a childhood of train guys, the film has numing jokes, in South Africa. The power of ing to even be considered. The doc Talk to Her - director Pedro MARQUiS-HOMEYER goofy humor and avant-garde music to move or communicate is umentary examines one particular Almodovar ("All About My . A &E Editor touches, while still remaining com the focus of this film, which blends competition on this grueling path. Mother") has a potential art pletely accessible. interviews, historic footage and ''Rudyland'' is a peek at the other house hit in this film about One of the unique treats of the "Partners of the Heart" is a sur filmed performances in its inspiring side of former New York mayor two men whose girlfriends are . annual St. Louis International Film prising documentary about the tale. The film was. this year's Rudy Giuliani. While his actions in both in comas. Festival is the chance to see so close professional bond between a Sundance wirmer of the Freedom of the tragedy of September 11 , 2001, Quiet American - adaptation many excellent documentaries. The white cardiac surgeon and an Expression Award and the brought him national attention and of the Graham Greene novel festival runs through Sunday, Nov. African American carpenter with a Audience Award for Documentary. respect., not everything he did in his with Oscar possibilities. With 24, at three venues, the Tivoli and gift fOf cardiac surgery. Morgan One of photography's legendary tenure as mayor was popular. This Michael Caine and Brendan Hi Pointe theaters and Webster Freeman provides the narration for talents was Dorothea Lange. documentary puts a biting and Fraser; directed by Philip University's Moore Auditorium. this film about these pioneers pitted "Photos to Send" retraces her 1950s humorous spin on a different side of Here are some additional sugges against the prejudices of segregat trip to mral Ireland for Life maga the Rudy years, with narration by Noyce tions for docs to catch in the second ed, mid-twentieth century America. zlle. Lange's photos were noted for Susan Sarandon. This film gives a Personal Velocity - a half of the ten-day film fest. Some "Daughter From Danang" fol their moving beauty and emotional glimpse into why Giuliani was con Sundance-winning drama of these films deal with weighty, lows the story of a woman who was power, and this Irlsh film uses inter sidered a controversial guy in his about the separate stories of important subjects, and some are one of the half-Asian children air views with Lange's subjects and years as NY's top man. three women. With Parker just intriguing or fun. lifted out of Vietnam at the end of archival footage to evoke the pho These are only some of the high Posey and Kyra Sedgwick. "Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns" the war to be adopted into US fam .tographer and her art. lights of the documentaries at this is probably a top pick for pop and ilies. In the film, she returns to visit "Playing for Real" is St. year's festival, so it is recommended alternative . music fans. "They the land of her birth. This moving Louisan Josh Aronson's close-up that you check SLIFFs listings for Nov. 24 Might Be Giants" set the musical documentary won the look at the stresses that befall young yourself to see the whole line up. A world on a new path in the '80s and Documentary Grand Jury Prize at musicians hoping to make a career variety of topics are explored, and Safety Last - the famous '90s, and this documentary is a the Sundance film festival. in classical music. The competition the offerings range from the pro silent Harold Lloyd classic revealing look at two of the band's "Amandla: A Revolution in 4- is fierce and the standards for talent found to the silly, with all flavors in film with that shot of him founding members. A portrait of Part Harmony" looks at how music are daunting in this arena where between. h.anging off the hands of a clock, with live accompani ment and a short feature, at MOVIE REVIEW Webster University's Moore Auditorium at 7 p.m. One night only. 'Safety Last' should be first on your list BY CATHERINE Auditorium. Along with the feature has remained undeservedly unrecog an acci Nov. 26 MARQUiS-HOMEYER film, there will be a screening of a nized. Lloyd's films were noted for his dent, Lloyd ..... _._ ...... __ ...... _. Harold Lloyd short comedy. "An character's positive, all-American atti lost part of one harid A&EEditor Down from the Mountain - Eastern Westerner," in which Harold tude, which was enormously appeal (which he disguised with documentary about the You might not recognize the title plays an East Coast dandy out of place ing to audiences of his day. Lloyds' a special glove) and could music and musicians of the "Safety Last," but you know this silent in the West. fllms are funny, thrilling, cleverly n't actually cling to the clock comedy film. It's the one with that Coen Brothers' film "0 In "Safety Last," Harold plays an made, and well acted, with great phys hands the way it appears that he famous shot of the comedian in glass unassuming shop clerk who arranges ical comedy. As a note for trivia buffs does . . Yet Lloyd's solution, which Brother Where Art Thou?" esdangling from the hands of a clock. for his store to stage a publicity stunt, Harold Lloyd was the grandfather of depends on camera placement and One night only. You can see this famous comedy on offering $1000 to anyone who would comic actor Christopher Lloyd. what is not seen, is completely and the big screen with live' musical climb the town's tallest building. Like many big stars of the silent thrillingly convincing. accompaniment at the St. Louis Although Harold arranges for a friend, movie era, Lloyd acting as his own While Harold Lloyd's films are less Nov. 27 International Film Festival. The guy a "human fly," to scale the building, producer, was the head of his own stu well known today, they are still great hanging so precariously from the clock when the stunt man doesn't show, dio, and the creative force behind his comedy. Adam Sandler'S 8 Crazy hands is Harold Lloyd, although some Harold is forced to' make the climb films, even if he didn't write or direct Everything about these early come Nights - animated holiday times people mistakenly believe that himself. them. Like all the great physical come dies is geared to the big screen, so see musical comedy the fellow in the picture is another Although Harold Lloyd is less well dians of that time, Lloyd was athletic, ing "Safety Last" as a video on your Treasure Planet - Disney ani silent comedy great, Buster Keaton. known today, in the 1920s Lloyd was . but one of the remarkable things about TV is not nearly as satisfying. Bettef "Safety Last" was one of Lloyd's mated comedy with voices second in popularity only to Charlie "Safety Last" is its use of camera trick yet, you get live accompaniment, biggest hits and the first of his series of Chaplin. Buster Keaton, .recognized as by Emma Thompson and ery. Lloyd discovered that he could which heightens the action even more. ' "thrill comedies." This classic will be a comic genius today, was a distant Comical genius Harold Lloyd. create the illusion of stunts he was not Don't miss this chance to see a cinema David Hyde Pierce shown on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.rn. at third. While Keaton and Chaplin are Lloyd is also the grandfather of actually able to perform, a technique great in one of the best settings possi Solaris - Science fiction/mys Webster University's . Moore hailed as geniuses today, Harold Lloyd comic actor Christopher Lloyd. mined by all action films today. Due to ble. tery starring George Clooney and directed by Steven Soderbergh. November 18, 2002 ~It.e Current Page 7 GfE'Z., r ~t:AU...y' "'SEP TO iAkE ,...i N CL.O-rHr<$ (Jr.!: $.tJ z c.AtY $H f/weR., 'Human Pool' swims with thtills Bv-r I c..AN'r U PD I T ""'}fI.~f: acterization but extremely flawed. character that becomes more and MY P~G .:I:..$ O,__ , __ B_ ~ _ ~~RA Po~~_~ __ _ ~_, A&E Associate Joe Hoover, a German immigrant more of a' surprise as the story goes ~A-rC.H:t:N(; and retired courier ' for U.S. on. Each person gives a different ME ... In the movie "The Third Man," the Intelligence, receives some surprising view of him, makirig him more of a character Harry Lime (Orson Welles), information from an old friend. The figure of legend than a real person. explains his view of world events by friend has infonned him that Willi His reputation is so built up that by saying "In Italy for 30 years 'under the Schmidt, a fanner S.S. Officer who the end of the book, when he finally is N Borgias, they had murder, terror and may have also helped lead Jews out revealed, be is something of a disap- bloodshed, but they produced of Europe and who was reported dead pointment. . But Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vmci, in 1945, may still beaIive. The The two protagonists, Hoover and and the Renaissance. In Switzerland, recently widowed Hoover is lured Vaughn, are quite engaging charac Ihe A lJovi E: f/ E'~ SINC.E H /; &01' THJfT they had brotherly love and peace for back to Germany with the promise of ters, almost doppelgangers 'for each DJ:GXTAL c.,AMt:.~;1 ANT) Ii . 500 years and what did that produce? reuniting with Schmidt Along the other, Hoover is very memorable as a c.oMVECT1:tJN 70 THE: The cuckoo clock." way, he meets Robert Vaughn, a hot man who is recovering from the death ±N'i'E{t.N£T The novel 'The Human Pool," by headed British journalist posing as a of his wife and suffering from bore Chris Petit, is about people who think. Neo-Nazi and looking for answers of dom with his whiny daughter and along those lines, who are more will- ·his own. The two strike up an uneasy bratty grandkids. He misses his old . ing to live for themselves and for their ' alliance, encountering former Nazis life, of excitement, even though he own reputations no matter how sinis and American soldiers who are both was forced to leave it because of ter they are or were. It tells a story willing and unwilliIlg to cooperate some secrets involving an unscrupu similar to ''The Third Man" in which with them, leading them to a genoci- ' lous boss. Though he clearly enjoys there is a search for a missing person, dal operation in Turkey. . the chase for Schmidt, he also feels who becomes more and more a leg The book is, for the most part, well old age corning on. end the more missing he is. It's a written with brilliant characterization. decent espionage book, rich in char- Willi Schmidt is a very enigmatic see 'HUMAN POOL' page 12 Fellowship of the amned the opening sequence will be physi the Rings: The Two Towers," BY CHARLIE BRIGHT cally painful. For example, which has Peter Jackson Senior Writer Gandalf: ''Throw the ring in the characters featured promi fire, Frodo." nently on the box. The It practically rose from the shelf Frado: ''Bite me." Towers game has all of the and into my hand. As much as I want Gandalf: (throws the ring in the action from Fellowship and ed the smooth golden ring, it seemed ftre) "Aha!" also has twice the storyline. to want me; and, of course, that Frodo: "Great, now I have to save Sadly, Towers is not availalwle seductive power is its nature. My.pre the world." for PC (though, strangely, cious, my precious! Sam: "I din't see nuthin'! I like you can get it for Game Boy I'm something of a Tolkien addict, elves!" Advance). so when I saw the commercials on And so forth. Among my many com television for a beautifully crafted The game came on two CDs, thin plaints about Black Label's game with sharp gi-aphics and actors golden rings infused with much dark Fellowship: There is no Photo courtesy Capital Records from the Peter Jackson fiJms, I ran to power. I can still hear them calling in autosave feature; the sound "Brainwashed," the posthumously released album by former the store and bought it. The problem my mind, "Exchange us for another track is lusterless; the combat Beatie George Harrison, is his first album ,in 15 years. It blends is, this ain't that game. game!" Unfortunately, due to Best is either excruciatingly bor his spirituality with his musical talent to create his most musical "The Lord of the Rings: Buy's no-returns policy, I face ing or impossibly l unwieldy. ly complet~ album since 1970's "All Things Must Pass." Fellowship of the Ring" looks like the Frodo's dilemma and now understand Gandalf is a wuss; Aragorn is right game, and it's got the hefty $50 that getting rid of this particular bur a hatless wuss; the camera price tag the TolkienfJackson license den will prove difficult. keeps getting stuck on walls, should carr)', but if you look very Part of Frodo's trouble is that he's and every once in a while the Harrison's swan song closely 'It the box art, you'll notice it so poorly animated. His jumps are game will lock up the cntire is based on ToIkien's books rather laughably pathetic, he's always trying computer. Combining the last than Jackson's movie. This could be to throw small rocks at ringwraiths problem with the lack of a fitting good~y~ fme, even great, if the game didn't and he spends two-thirds of his time autosaving was clever for the "The Lord of the Rings: The Felllo,,.,sllliDi have YOIl running around looking for . pickinW up health mushroom.,. de" elopment team since it Of the Ring" does not live "p to Bob McHobbifs missing handker Perhap. the developers at Black means that their slow but BY .JASON GRANGER the rest, but on the whole, there are no s1andards set by the classic book. chief instead of trying to save the Label Games should have spent more ea,y-to-beat game lasts ten weak tracks, a testament to Harrison's News Editor world, time in development .and le~s time hours, rather than three. Fellowship followed more closely .~ skill as a songwriter. Long ,buried The voice acting isn't just taking Gandalf and Bilbo's special Perhaps the best thing you can do recent scary movie, "The Ring Few musicians have the clout to behind the "two headed monster" that clunky-it's atrocious, and for those pipe weed. \vith this game is break it into pieces except that the tagline should take 15 years off between albums and was John Lennon and Paul people who thought Jackson's films The action-packed game this and Cllt yourself with the shards. It "Before you die OF BOREDOM, still generate e.xcitement about an McCartney, Harrison developed into were missing vital parts of the books, should have been is for PS2, "Lord of feels better than playing it. In all, I fclt see the ring." impending release. One such musician one of the best songwriters of his gen was the late George Harrison. eration by observing Lennon and For those of you who do not know, McCartney. That is evidenced in songs Harrison died last year of brain cancer such as "Stuck Inside a Cloud," M:I1 in Los Angeles. He struggled for years "Never Get Over You," " Any Road" with his health before succumbing to and the best track on this album, 2002 YE the illness but still found the strength ''Rising Sun." to work on a final album. A final good "Rising Sun" alludes to his time TRiviA (a quiet time for song, scripture, prayer and meditation) bye of sorts, with the Beatles and his solo career. Unfortunately, Harrison died Harrison tells the listener "On the NIGHT before he could finish the album, so avenue of sinners I have been 2-2:40pm Teusdays, . the job fell to his son Dhani and Jeff employed/Working there 'til I was Lynne. Lynne had been in the near destroyed_" This track not only Beer, Food, Music and PRIZES Traveling Willburys super-group with features excellent lyrics, but also beau Dec. 2 & 9, 2002 Harrison, along with Roy Orbison, tiful music, The orchestration, which Sat. December 14th - 7:00pm Tom Petty and Bob Dylan. sound.~ as though Jeff Lynne had his Knights of Columbus Enough about the history of the hands all over it, was actually arranged 3 13 MSC album, let's talk music. Harrison was ' by Harrison. Lynne was quick to point Hazelwood fortunate to have 15 years to accumu out the fact that Harrison laid down 1216 Teson Road late music for this album. What comes instructions for each track before he $11 per person or $80 per table out is the best music that Harrison has died, letting Lynne and Dhani know ALL are Welcome prod~ced since his landmark album what he wanted done with each track. Prizes include: Sponsored by: Catholic Newman Center, Lutheran Campus "All Thirigs Must Pass:' While it Dhani took it upon himself to Dinner passes, Cardinal tickets, gift certificates, doesn't touch the three record scope of arrange the tracks for the album, and Ministry and Wesley Foundation Campus ministry "Pass," ''Brainwashed'' does match it he purposely placed "Stuck Inside a movie passes and much more! Cloud" at track seven. for relevance and passion. For tickets and more Info call: As with any release, this album Music by St. Louis Recorder Society Shaun51~ doe.s have tracks that are better than see HARRISON, page 12 & & Invie you and a guest to a special SCf88Olng. Siq) by n. ClmMtolbis 3B8 MilemUfiStudent Cento.-to at ~ a"" •.,_ ~ •.,.al l MfHftng. pick up a oornpi'ner'rtety ecreeni'lg 8!lpiby 'mt c..hiTk*, II _ MIInbn pa$$ for two to see. ~~c.rwto~~.~~ . ~"-....tQ ... 7:30 p.m. 7:30 D.m. Monday~ November 2~ TueMt~ NoVember 2fJ*' AMC~1'8 AMC E9Cl**e 6706 Clayton Rd 6706C1~Rd St Lws. Mo 63117 Sf. LoU - • ..,10 63111 OPE~iS t1N THEATERS ON WEDNtSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ! Page 8 . ERICA ,.ft-,., hung'er) HO'USE November 18, 2002 - ~he. Current Page 9 PRESIDENT, from page 1 More painful than steel chair to head ... ~ ...- ...•.- ... ~ .. -.. -.--... -...• -- .. -- .....- ... -...... - .... -_ ..... __._ ...... _._.. ..._ . .. --_ .. _... _... _. Floyd is the UM System's fIrst with him, from faculty, staff and stu African-American president, some dents to officials at the highest levels BY AqAM BODE"DIECK know. (Yes, the outcomes of matches he avoids making himself look like same way. For example, "let me tell thing he tried to play down. of state government and higher educa -- - - ~- . - ~ - ----..... - . -...j-~ -...- .-..---~-. - - - ~ .. are predetermined; no, these guys anything other than an unshakable you something, brother" is a com Copy Editor "I am a president who is African tion." aren't really trying to kill each other, paragon of virtue. mon phrase that shows up repeatedly American," Floyd said when asked Floyd also said his experience in etc.) Perhaps the most annoying aspect in the book (I lost about being the pniversity of competing with, as one participant Hogan also discusses his relation of the book is the style in which it's track of the num- Missouri's fIrst African-American stated, "the two titans of Michigan" Hollywood Hulk Hogan is God. ships with various other celebrities, written. I doubt that anyone is president. "We must stress the need (Michigan State and the University of Or at least that's what he'd have you wres tli ng -reI ated' expecting Shakespeare, but · even for diversity of the student body. Michigan), aided his abilities as an ... believe in his new autobiography, the and other- · those with low expectations are Student.~ need to look around and see administrator. aptly titled Hollywood Hulk Hogan. He going to feel let down. Anyone who faces like tbeirs to make them feel "As a public and land grant institu The book, co-authored by Michael t a I k s · has ever heard Hogan speak, more at ease, in particular the fresh tion, we must be particularly attuned Jan Friedman and consisting mostly particularly while cutting men who are away from home for the to the will of the people," Floyd said. of one to two page chapters and lots first time." "If we are to grow and prosper as a of pictures, is a painful read that will as According to Floyd, the choice to state, we must work as hard as we can leave all but the most faithful "brother" leave Western Michigan University to ensure the public's feeling of good at about the was not an easy one, but he was even will towards our University." 106 mark). tually convinced by the lJM Board of To ensure this strength, Floyd wants On a side note, Curators. to promote and increase the promi when I saw that the "The Board of Curators was very nence of the college of arts and sci book was written by aggressive and very persuasive," ences at each of the four can1puses of Hogan "with" Friedman, I Floyd said. 'Western Wlichigan was a the University of Missouri. naturally assumed that Hogan had world class university, and I am sad to "\Vithin the arts and sciences, we sat down in front of a microphone, leave. However, the University of are teaching students to leam and told his life story and let Friedman Missouri is another world class uni advance themselves, which is some handle the actual writing. However, versity, one that I can't wait to start thing highly sought after in the busi after reading the book, I'm not so work for," ness world," Floyd said. 'The strength sure. The book reads very much like In a statement given at the event, of any great university really lies in it was written by a professional University of Missouri Board the department of arts and sciences." . wrestler and not a professional author President John Mathes said, "Dr. Floyd is the 21st president in the bit- (which is not a dig against all profes Floyd is a strong leader who inspires System's history, a system which has sional wrestlers; hardcore grappler the people around him. The selection more than 60,000 students and an Mick Foley wrote an absolutely stun committee found that he is highly annual operating budget of $1.8 bil ning autobiography by himself that regarded by all who come in contact lion. mouths. Sylvester reached number one on the New Hogan is without a doubt the most Stallone, Jesse York Times' Best Seller List). recognizable of all professional Ventura, Mr. T, Wrestling fans wanting to get a wrestlers. His mainstream popularity Dennis Rodman, VInce glimpse into the inner workings of in the 80s was phenomenal, a fact McMahon and a crop of the business and a look at the dark that he astutely points out on approx other colorful characters. side of Hogan are not going to find it imately two-hundred occasions in the And if Hogan's to be in this book. In actuality, the book is book. His charisma and impressive believed,' they all either love little more than Hogan fellating physique helped catapult him from him and think he's the greatest himself and trying to convince various regional wrestling organiza thing that ever lived, able to the reading public that some~ tions . to the World Wrestling "spit lightning and crap thun- ,..--... 111...... - how, between finding a cure ~ Federation (WWF, now WWE) to deI" and whatnot, or they for cancer and walking Hollywood. He· is th.e only profes hate him because he's so on water, he managed sional wrestler to ever appear on the much more talented than to find time to cover of Sports illustrated and has a they are. become the biggest slew of film credits to his name, Hogan was involved and brightest including minor roles in "Rocky III" in a slightly infamous superstar that and "Gremlins 2" and starring roles steroid trial in the early the wrestling in "No Holds Barred," "Suburban 90s, one in which he business, ,11/ Commando," "Mr. Nanny" and a testified against Hollywood plethora of other low-budget films McMahon as a suppli and the that only Hogan could rationalize as er of steroids to WWF being anything other than embarrass wrestlers. This could ing. Somewhere along the way, have made for a good Hulkamania turned into megaloma chapter in his autobiog nia. raphy, but Hogan mere N In his autobiography, Hogan gives ly mentions the whole While Hollywood Hulk readers little more than a list of his incident in passing, Hogan is widely considered accomplishments and self-congratu choosing not to shed to be wrestling's most popular latory statements. The professional any light on the details icon, his book was lacking in wrestling business is considered by of the situation. anything that could be consid· many to be one of the most cutthroat .I\mazingly. he aCl1Ially ered intelligence. and political businesse$ around, yet confe"~ s es to using Hogan only briefly touches on the steroids in the book ,II scandalous backstage shenanigans he (was there really any has witnessed throughout his 25-plus doubt?) but makes it per years in the business. And when he fectly clear that he gave does, he doesn't reveal anything that them up cold turkey when New UM President, Elson Floyd, gave a short speech introducing a casual wrestling fan doesn't already they became illegal. Again, himself to the media and outlining his plans for the System. Floyd visited all four UM campuses the same day. TATTOO, from page 3 Sometimes tattoo parlors can do to be aware of when visiting a tattoo removals if the person received their parlor is clients' rights. Other things to design from them. In other cases, a note are whether gloves are being person may have to seek a dermatolo worn, whether sterile needles are gist for help. Tattoo removals can cost being used, whether new containers of up to $700. The procedure for removal ink are being used, whether hands are can be more painful than actually get being washed and whether disinfec ting a tattoo. The equipment used is a tants are being utilized. high tech laser with a beam of light A last consideration tbat people l oosday. No.vember 1"9, 2002; 1pm- 9pm that breaks up the ink into tiny frag need to acknowledge is the fading of ments. tattoos. Color ink tends to fade sooner Universityof Mi •f 81. louis Another consideration that many tban regular black ink. Caring for tat M IlennIum Student Center, Cenlury Room Conference H C people WaD)' about is sterilization and taos is in1portant in making the art last. " the safety of the needles. There have Large amounts of sun exposure can been documented cases of people lead to fading. Almost every tattoo The COllis $1 5,($10 fOfsludttMl), and inellJ a parfUng catching HIV from infected needl.es. shop offers touchups. pennlt VQbhop adnission, and a copy of However, there have been more Some people may condemn tat &:fence.& HeaJlh with Key to the &:lipI:uie.s. repOlted cases of Hepatitis B, toos, whereas others admire them. Hepatitis C, blood poisoning and skin Either way, tattoos have become a big diseases. Some symptoms of problems UM-St. Louis student Pam Harrison, English major, shows her fa,hion "in." One final thing to keep in Please 314-428--9135 for mole l"tfonnatlan. can include continued swelling, bleed stylish tattoo off. mind when considering getting a tat ing, pain, hot sensations or a puss-like symptoms after getting a tattoo, he or provider inune.diately. too is how long tbe trend will contin You can pre-reg;slsr at .UMSt. Baokstarel discharge. If a person has any of these she should consult a healtb care One of the tbings tbat people need ue. Fashion changes; tattoos don't. Got a ticket? ~ First Defense Chartwells ® •o TRAFFIC LAW • • • • • • • • • • • ••••• ...... " • • • • • • • • • • • " . 314849-ATTY • .. " " Outtakes " .." Ar oma's .." ...... " " • .. " Buy a Chef Salad .. Free cookie .. .. " www.firstdefensetrafficlaw.com .. Get a free 16 oz Drink .. .. with Large Specialty .." 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The lighting is dim, there are scratch According to the marks on the floors and the wall's Department of fabric is ripped, Public Safety, an "UMSL is continuing to work Adam hard with fixing the current problems Jason elevator violation and to resolve these maners. For the must be fixed within minor violations we can use the 12 months of the grandfather clause, which documents Granger Bodendieck that when a building is built they are inspection. to build it by the current code," Kochin said, Mail call! Let's see what awaits us can't argue with the fact that at the very come up with a better solution. Don't tion is the better part of valor, we decid According to the Department of in this week's colurnn-opening hate least we're always good for a SCleW. worry, though. We're sure that you and mail, shall we? ed to just let it go. Maybe next time ... ) --,,-- Public Safety, an elevator violation (HAHAHA! C'mon, somebody had to your cats are going to get along just Just be glad the movie wasn't about must be fixed within 12 months of the think that was funny!) fine. Enjoy your isolation. trees. in Dear Villnge Idims, -Love Adam and Jason -Love Adam and Jason 1. The light in the car needs new inspection. Also, no elevator Since reading your last colunm, I -Love Jason and Adam installation. Missouri can operate without obtain ing a state operating certificate. have been greatly distressed by a And now for some good 01' fash Dear Villnge Idiots, 2. The top emergency exit is unse And now for something completely In addition to the violations, remark YOU made in said column. I cer ioned advice dispensing! I have a problem. .. ever since J saw cured. UM different - St. Louis's elevators lack safety fea tainly ~u1erst(JJ7d that your sophomon'c the Stephen King movie "Cats E:'1e, " 3. There needs to be a door closure ,tv, much a~ we love getting hate tures that more advanced elevators humor is a result of the breakdown of Dear Village Idiots: I've had consUmt nightmares to the on the machine door. mail, we've decided that next week we 4. have. Today many elevators are manners in postmodem society. What Recently, while out H7th my girl point where I wake up with alnwst anx There needs to be a cover on the want to open the colmnn with a nice let equipped with Braille signs for the bothers me, thm'gh., is that you both are friends, One of them made a comment iety altacks. The part that scared me the junction boxes to ensure the safety of ter. So if anyone out there actually likes blind., fire extinguishers and emer paid to write such obvious tripe. about a smell. Everyone stm1ed sniffing most was when the midget was hiding the wiring. us, or if we've somehow touched you in Because The Current is an extension of a/vund, myself included It was like in the house and in the closet, where all S. There is not a disconnect gency phones. a special way, let us know at vinageid the University, that means in some rancid onions. Then I realized it was you could see were his little brown [email protected]. (Truth is, our editor minor wav students contribute to your me. I smelled repulsive! And it won't go boots blending in with the other shoes. is about this close to canning us ... Save salary. I'; an age of budget cuts and away. I've tried everytlu'ng, including Every night for the past ten years, J your Village Idiots') tuition inereases, this seems less than multiple showers. I can't go out any have to make sure my closet door is sma If.voll have a question, send lIS an e fiscally responsible. I would rather more in fear of ever:,'one smelling my before J get in bed Could this possibly mail: [email protected]. have money used to help build a new ofJensive odO/: It's been a week, and I be CDl OCD or jllst a trlllunatizi;ng expe parking garage. need to attend my classes or my grades rience of monster midgets? We are ver}' lonely and love to get e will slip. Please help. -Can'l sleep mail. It makes usfeel all special Sincere!); Students For Less Idiots -Sincerely Onion Girl inside. If you dOTl't like e-mail, you and More Parking (SF UMP) Dear Can't Sleep, call bring a question to us on the Dear Onion Girl, We can completely sympathize. third floor of the MSC, room 388. Dear SF Limp, Believe it or not, we can empathize Them midgets is creepy (No offeIL<;e, To insinuate that we are not also with you. The smell of gin has been little felias). !!!DISClAIMER!!! concerned with the use (or misuse, a~ clinging to Adam for the past five years. As for your an.'Ciety issues, we are Adam BodenLlieck and Jason Granger the ca<;e may be) of college funds is And Jason-welJ, let's just say his boy just curious as to how you can ''wake are by 110 means qualified to dispense nothing short of reprehensible. We, too, cott of Right Guard is still going strong. up with almost anxiety attacks"? This is ad! ·ice. They are a cOLqJie ofstllpid col are concerned with the current state of Anyway, for us to help you, we need kinda like partial circumci.<:ion, either lege guys. Please, PlEASE do not send. UM-St. Louis's finances. Therefore, we you to help yourself. You need to be go all the way or forget it! them serious questions. It will be did what we thought was the responsi strong enough to brave the cruel taunts None the less, your fears are all for assumed that if yOU send them qu.es ble and respectable thing to do: we con and barbs of the world for just one day. naught. Just buy a pair of sturdy shin tions, they are i,; jest cmd open to AW/l tacted several local construction com Don't worry, we have your entire itiner guards and knee-pads and you'll be A cmd JClSon :~ own particular brand of panies and took bids on building a new ary planned out for you. The first thing OK. Chances are, the midget in your humor. This COIWIVl is intellded to be parking garage. In doing so, we were you need to do is come to campus and closet is more afraid of you than you are read as parody. told that our paltry salaries combined drop your classes. TIlen you need to of him. Just leave him alone - don't It is a vel}' real possibility that Adam would pay for exactly ONE SCREW in find a pet store and buy cats-lots and feed or try to pet him and he shouldn't and Jason were dropped on their heads the construction of a new ~ae. . That' lots of cats. So far, so good? Great Now bother you, (Note: Astute and loyal as childrrm, ate paint chips ' or lived right, one screw. No beam5, no con you need to get your stinky self home, readers with long attention spans are under powerlines. Either that, or they crete, no yellow paint, just one screw. lock the door behind you and stay there. probably surprised that we didn't make are perpetually dnmk To reiterate: 'flus The moral of the story, then, is Forever. No one wants to smell a stinky an "in the closet" joke here ... We column is me(Illt for Immor. Please, do that while you might not like us, you onion girl, and we can't for the life of us thought about it, but seeing as discre- rwt listen to themfor adl'ice. 71UI!1k you. Looking to say something intelligent? Write a letter to the editor and let us know what you think. E-mail us: [email protected] P,eg.nClnt? Next Committee Meeting Friday, November 22 Learn how it can 11 .a.m. work jor you! I took two courses from CDIS MSC in Heu of summer school so i could attend wrestling camps. I did the reading Participate in eight different committees when I wanted to, turned in the assignments .when I was -Dance - Alumni Relations ready, and took as much -Publicity -Athletics time as I needed preparing for a test. It was great! -Elections - Spirit Competition - Justin Spates - Big Man on Campus -Diversity Student Athlete If you can't make the meeting but still want to join, contact us. Julie Clifford , . Robert Clarke (314) 960-1374 (314) 516-5286 [email protected] [email protected] November 18, 2002 ~h.e Current Page 11 John Skelton and Professor Science of the small- Part 1 of Irish Studies Gearoid A strange thing happened when most famously demonstrated in a make up a cat can be in uncertain scientists, such as Max Planck, Erwin thought experiment first introduced by states, why can't a cat be in an uncer O'hAllmhurain pair together Schrodinger and Albert Einstein, physicist Erwin Schroedinger that has tain state? to close off began examining the behavior of sub come to be kno\>,'ll as "Schroedinger's The answer to these questions pro atomic particles. The tiniest particles cat" vides a bizarre look at the existence of Skelton's pre sentation with of our universe, things like protons, In this experiment we imagine that matter in our universe. A living cat is a musical ren neutrons, electrons, and quarks, inhab there is a cat inside a box, along with composed of quantum particles that it what scientists call the "quantum a device that shoots a photon at a tar are in a ''live cat" state, whereas a dead dition on Thursday, Nov. universe," which in many ways is a get. If the photon misses the target, cat is made of particles in a "dead cat" world totally alien to the one we nothing happens, but if the photon hits state. Physicists now believe that all of 14. observe with our senses. the target, the cat is shot with a shot the quantum particles that make up a gun and the unfortunate feline is classical object are continually flip killed. There is a 50/50 chance that the ping between states. This means that photon will hit the target, and so when the particles in a cat are constantly you open the box, there is a 50/50 alternating between what amounts to chance that the cat will jump out. live and dead states. The question that interested Why then are classical objects Schroedinger was, What is happening always in one state or another? The inside tlJ.e box after the photon mea particles that make up an object are surement was made but before we lift constantly interacting with one anoth the lid? Schroedinger imagined that a er. These interactions constitute a con human observation was needed to stant and instantaneous form of "self constitute a measurement, so before a measurement." It is as if every particle Skelton demonstrates flutes measurement was taken, what hap is constantly asking its neighbors pened to the cat? In other words, if a . about their states, saying "Are you cat is shot, and no one sees it, does it alive or dead?" This constant mea BY MICAH L. ISSITT die? surement assures that the whole object at Irish Perfonning Arts Series Science Columnist If the cat was a quantum particle remains locked in a certain state, even like an electron or a photon, the as its constituent particles are fJip BY SARA PORTER cians often frown upon this tenn. explaining the emergence of the flute These scientists found that, in the answer would be that the cat exists in flopping between states. A&E Associate '1t brings to mind a toy; so, the cor in Irish music. The flute didn't arrive quantum universe, measurements a hali live, hali dead state until a mea When the cat actually dies, the rect word is tin whistle," Skelton said. in Ireland until the mid 1800's, though make things happen. Before a mea surement is taken that solidifies its majority of quantum particles in the Many Irish musicians learn their Despite the title, Skelton said that there had been pipes before then, surement is taken, the world of sub quantum state. But in the macroscopic cat will make a uniform transition to music from their home and their fami penny whistles did not get their name Skelton said. "We do know that the atomic particles exists in an indetermi world of our senses, we know that the "dead cat" state, thereby ensuring lies. Flutist John Skelton is an excep because they cost a penny, but instead military had used pipes," he said. nate fog of possibilities. When a mea things like cats and humans are never that tlle cat will appear to anyone who tion . received their name because they were There was a common belief that the surement is taken, it forces the system half dead; they are either dead or alive. . sees (or smells) it to be dead. ' "My grandfather was a musician, the instrument of choice for street per reason that the wooden flutes came to of particles into one definite state. Physicist Neils Bohr, one of the So, to revisit our question, if a cat is but he di.ed before I was born, so 1 did formers, or "buskers." "Many people Ireland was because after Europe This is like the well-known ques pioneers of quantum physics, said that shot and no one observes it, does it n't learn anything from him, and my would pay a penny to hear these adopted the silver flute, they put all of tion about whether a felled tree pro there are "quantum objects," such as die? Apparently it does. Unfortunately parents weren't musical," Skelton buskers, and that's how the whistle the wooden flutes in shops where Irish duces a sound if no one hears it. The photons, that can exist in uncertain for our imaginary cat, even if no one said. "I had an uncle who was a musi received its name," Skelton said. immigrants bought them. Skelton said theory says that before a measurement quantum states, such as being half else is around, our cat will "observe" cian, but he was the type of man that The next whistle that Skelton that this was untme, and that rather, is made, a quantum particle, like a pro dead and half alive. These quantum its ovm death, thereby realizing its whenever he would visit, my mum demonstrated was the low whistle, there were three reasons for the wood ton, exists in an indeterminate state, objects are contrasted with "classical own lack of life. The same could prob would say 'He's coming, hide.' So I which is often used as an accompani flute coming to Ireland. One was the halfway between existence and non objects," such as cats and humans, that ably be said of the famous fallen taught myself." ment because of its large size and low, Temperance Movement, during which existence. But when someone mea can only exist in one state at a time. tree-as its branches hit the ground, Skelton was raised iu London, and quiet sound. "If you were playing a women would host concerts and sures it, it solidifies its state so that it The problem here is that cats and regardless of a lack of ears, it will hear it was there that he learned how to play low whistle, you could be drowned out sometimes invite flutists. either exists or does not . humans are composed of quantum itself fall. both Irish and Breton flutes, a skill he by the accordions and drums," he said. Another reason was the emergence This principle is sometimes called objects - photons, neutrons and elec Next week's topic: Parallel demonstrated iu mom 205 of the The wind iustruments have had a of military orders, which ironically "quantum indeterminance," and it was trons. So, if all the little pieces that Universes. Music Building on Thursday, Nov. 14, long history in most continents except weren't established for military pur as part of the Ilish Performing Arts one, according to Skelton, and that is poses. "Many of them were simply Series. North America. Besides the Native Gentleman's Clubs," Skelton said, Oh! You better watch out; You better not cry; Skelton displayed the many differ American flute, he says. there has "and they would entertain their guests ent flutes and wind instruments that never been a flute invented in the with pipes." You better notyout; 1m teai1J3 you why: are used iu Ireland and Brittany, a United States, and he believes that The third reason was when immi province iu western France with con there is a reason for this. grants came to America from Ireland, 'The Current's 'l-lOfiday '1nsert is camitltJ to townl nections to the ancient Celts. "When many immigrants came to they sent fanlily members flutes from 'The first instrument I ever learned the U.S. from their countries, they America. "I know many older people how to play wa~ the tin whistle," wanted to leave everything behind, who have flutes that came from Xep,tlover fxa(news standS on 'Decerl1ber 2 Skelton said. "1 got it for Christmas iucluding their music," Skelton said. America," Skelton said. and drove my parents to distraction "So, they adapted to the new world by Skelton also played two instru for tf1e ~ia[edftionjffa{witfi while they were making Christmas adopting its instruments." Eventually, ments from Brittany: the bombli, an hoCiday tys, r~ traditions aru{{teas. dinner." many types of wind instruments oboe-like instrument, and the Breton I The tin w.histle· a mall whi"tle arrived in North America from other bagpipes. "If you aren't ready for I ~ that plays very highl notes. ft is some countries. them, you could be shocked," Skeltort rTIwy rna' !p~eat stockil1B stuffiys. 1 times known as the penn whistle, Skelton then demonstrated the fife said. ''TIley are very shrill and star though Skelton said that many musi- and the three-quarter flute while tling." ~tnbent Life inuite$Jon to ... I Amateur Sleuthing, Mystery Solving &Int eractive Fun! 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Tyler Cross, freshman. tionship with his employer. psychology. was elected to take over He goes into the assign as vice-chairperson of the commit ment with a self-assured tee_ Duties of the vice-chairperson attitude as he kisses up to include assuming the duties of the the Nco-Nazis and then insults them in his narra tion, but he also gains a lot --"-- more respect and maturity Though the fees through his adventure with that were proposed Hoover. have approved There arc many other been characters that bring mys by the Assembly, they tery to the story, such as have not been made Beate Von Heimendorf, a official by the German woman whose mother shares a painful University at this past with Willi and time. Hoover; Karl-Heinze Strasse, a fanner ally of Hoover's ferent memories, and making the " The SGA Chambers was packed with representatives and visitors at the monthly meeting this past who leads him to Schmidt only to get story hard to follow at times. Friday. Shown is Rivermen baseball coach Jim Brady. In the background, SGA re[representatives killed in the process; and both Though it is a very suspenseful chairperson of the assembly (cur- vote on student fee increases. Hoover's and Vaughn's manipulative plot with many twists and turns, it rently Courtney Stirrat) in the event employers, Allen Dulles and Dominic nearly comes to a screeching halt in of her absence and serving as a Carswell. They add a lot of suspense the middle with an extended t1a;;h- member of the SGA Assembly PRoPOSED STUDENT FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR to the tale. back scene to the I 940s. 'While this is Executive Committee. 2004 \Vhile the novel shines in charac important to understanding the charac- Also, three new ASllM board terization, ''The HWDan Pool" falters ters, particularly Willi and Hoover, to members were elected. There are FEE INCREASES NE\V FEES slightly in plot and storytelling. place it in the middle of the story is four seal, total on the board, one of Ion already existing fees) current 2004 current 2004 Having both the first person narra kind of distracting for the reader. It which will remain filled by tions of Hoover and Vaughn is fine may have fared better if it had been Courtney Stirrat, who is also the Athletics Performing Arts because it gives the book two per placed at the beginning of the book as i SGA Chairwoman. The three board $8.80 $9 $0 $10/$5 ~ spective through two sels of eyes, one a prologue. i members elected by the Assembly Center that has "been there, done that" and To paraphrase Harry Lime, 'The were David Dodd, sophomore, inter- one that is experiencing it for the first Human Pool" has just enough merit to national business; Will Melton, Health Services $2 time. But it falters by giving other be considered a Michelangelo of espi- junior, psychology and Veronica $1.78 $2 Infrastructure $0 characters' narration, making it more onage novels, but also has just enough Shead, senior, psychology. A.r/llerics, health .en>icl's and injrasmu:rure fee amount arc pel" credit /tour. PAC fee is 1.10 per sf'llWSter, Qr $5 in the Srml1llel: confusing as each character gives dif-- flaws to be considered a cuckoo clock. HARRISON, from i!qge 7 _____ . According to Dhani, seven was George's favorite number. and Dhani felt "Stuck Inside a Cloud" was the strongest track on the album. Dhani said he could give no track a higher honor than to set it at track seven. It is easy to 'iee why Dhani was positive about "Cloud:· Harrison revisil'i his love- song past with "Cloud," follow ing in the footsteps of "Something," "What is Life?' "Here Comes the Sun" and "I Need You." His voice is strong and passionate, talking about the heartache he feels when his love isn't with him. "Talking to my'elf/cryiug as, we pattlKnowing as you leave mell also lose my heart." So, all those George Harrison fans out there, you really need to run out and get this album. I know that con sumers are told that all the time. 'This is a must-buy!" We are con stantly bombarded by this statement. But this one is truly a great album. It is exactly what you· d expect from one of the Beatles, but on top of that, this is the best of George Harrison: spiritUal, impassioned, lyrically strong and musically impressive. It's sad that we'll never see any more music from him. As it is, this is a great swan song. One Harrison is undoubtedly proud of, watching down on his son and good friend from above, strumming his guitar with John LeI1JJon and the rest of Du it DS rocks dead royalty. and infinifilmNDVD SECOND CITY, ... l~?'!} .. pqg€} DECEM E 3 They have toured theaters, bars and and bOOgie tIownl nightclubs in New York City and Chicago. The excitement will continue when the group comes to UM-St Louis. ''The show is open to all students and the community for free," said Sarah Clark, university programming board member. In the past, when the group has toured Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas, Cleveland and other cities, tickets are sold for $8 or more per person. Audience..'> have walked away describ ing the performances as well worth the money. Free admission is one of the advan tages of Second City corning to the UM-St. Louis campus. Second City has put on a hilarious show at UM-St. Louis in the past. Clark goes on to say, 'This year, we hope that we can pack the house!" 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Another gymnast, Zhu Jing, produced such a lovely contrast to the young people dressed in flashy cos also performed a similar contortion rest of the evening's events. tumes danced to loud music, did dan later that required her to fit into a 12- Another lovely dance number was gerous stunts, threw glass, bowls, pot inch wide barrel. The feat was most an aerial ballet performed by tery and candles around and shifted impressive. Olympic gymnast Gao Shengsheng. their bodies into unusual positions. These acrobats are particularly tal Shengsheng danced on top of a small And they did all of this to the delight ented in their abilities to balance post, performing a ballet number that of a captivated audience. household iteIDS as if they weighed' was a beautiful sight for the eyes. The IncredibleAcrobats of China little more than a piece of paper. Of course, no Chinese acrobatic of the New Shanghai ' Circus per Zhang Bihuann was particularly performance is complete without a formed on Nov. 13, in the Ie. Penney impressive as he balanced a 34-pound "lion dance," and this one was no Building in the second perfonnance ceramic jar on his head while danc exception. Two "lion trainers" of the Center for International ing. humorously and energetically pre Studies' 2002 Performing Arts Series. Another amazing feat was per tended to tame two brightly colored They presented a delightful spectacle formed by Xu Jun, who balanced a "lions" (in reality, four men in dis with a dizzying array of gymnastics, total of 32 benches on the crown of guise). The lions gave a spectacle that acrobatics, juggling and "lion danc his head. 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