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www.thecurrentonline ..com \,Oll' Mr olO. ISSt' F ]1<)3 INSIDE' . International . Center for Tropical New shuttle route changes.take effect Oct. 2 Ecology renamed By JAsON GRANGER Helton said the new · shuttle is "But we are making the priority aca­ ------~ Orange Line Green Line Blue Line Whitney Harris, former ' focused on student needs ~d will demics. We are unclogging the shuttle StaffViriter systein." . prosecutor in the 1945 expedite student transportation. 'Tm excited about it," Helton That is the most important aspect Nazi trials and contribu­ • Main Circle / • Main Circle / • Main Circle I Revamped shuttle routes go into said. "I think students will respond of the new system, according to tor to the center, recent- University Drive University Drive effect Monday, Oct. .1, routes that positively to the new route[s]." Helton. . University Drive 1y donated $1 .5 million . Student Government Vice President The new routes wilI'be color coded "I think that it makes the prioritY • ZTNSouth Metro • Millennium' • Normandie Hall to the T~opical Ecology . Thomas Helton says will be more stu­ to make transportation easier. The " for the shuttles getting students to • Provincial House Student Center '. SSB & CCB Center. dent friendly. new color coding, which is similar to campus, focusing on academics," See page 3 At a meeting Monday morning, that of a -subway, will be displayed Helton said. "Am I scared? A little • Nursing Building • Mansion Hills • General the finalized shuttle route was pre­ with placards on the shuttles. bit, but I am confident the new system • Oak Hall • Bellerive Drive Services Building sented to Leonidas Gutierr~ , parking Helton said he understands the will benefit the students." • North Metro • Mark Twain and transportation director. During new routes will take a little getting Helton added that he hopes stu­ • Barnes Library the meeting, Gutienez confirmed that used.to, for both students and faculty, dents are patient with the new system • Marillac Hall • Millennium • RCEW the new route had received final but the changes have the students' and give it a chance to work. • Univ. Meadows Student Center • Stadler/Benton approval from Chancellor Thomas best interest at heart. • Main Circle • Main Circle George and wopld go into effect in ~ 'There definitely will be confu- . • Main Circle two weeks. siofi with anything new," Helton said. See SHUTTLE ROUTE, page 3

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After a third sprinkler malfunction flooded Oak Hall for the third time on Saturday, Sept. 16, two meetings were held last week in an effort to explain and solve the problems. A meeting was held last Monday with UM-St. Louis administration members, including Sam Darandari, director of planning and construction, 'House of Sand~ ' and Curt Coonrod, ' vice provost of tells,saga of Student Affairs, and representatives from Kozeny- stranded women Wagner, Pat Quick Read Kozeny, presi· See page 10' dent of Kozeny- . University officials . Wagner, ' and met with representa" Mark Simpson, tives from Kozeny­ ON THE WEB Mike SherUl • MalillgilillMiIlJr press · manager Wagner last week to Women's soccer Head Coach Beth Goetz talks to her players at halftime on Sunday afternoon. Goetz had her 100th win after the in charge of try to get answers to 1Ch£"(i.nrrmt Riverwomen defeated the University of Wisconsin.Parkside team on Friday, She began at UM·St. Louis as an assistant coach in 1996 .' construction why sprinkers have and became head coach beginning in 1997. To rea'!, more, see SPORTS, page 12. projects for failed three times in Kozeny­ a little more than a Web poU results: Wagner. month.in Oak Hall. In the meet­ A town hall meeting Wbat do you think of was also held ing, . Darandari the new Facebook.com Wednesday to Founder of campus honored·at statue unveiling said to· KozellY, address the concerns '" news feed? "We really need of Oak Hall resi· to get this prob­ dents. By PAUL HACKBARTH lem resolved, Design Editor like yesterday." "We have disturbed the students so many times it is not funny," Darandari "Never in my wildest dreams or in said. "We owe these students, not only my most inner thoughts would it have an apology, but answers to their ques­ occurred to me that I would be standing tions [as to] why this keeps on happen­ next to a statue of myself." ing." " The Honorable Sen. Wayne Goode He said it has be.en both an embar­ chose those words for his opening rassment to himself and to UM-St. remarks at the unveiling of his statue in Louis. He added that Oak Hall is a I, !ike it. It keeps me the new Wayne Goode Greenway near beautiful structure, "but beautiful and the Millennium Student Center lakes not functional does not make much updated! 00 my friends. last Thursday morning. .sense." "When I first arrived here at UMSL, Kozeny said Simplex Grinnell, the It's okay. I learned very quickly the legend . of subcontractor that designed and Senator Wayne Goode," Glen Cope, installed the fIre-suppression sprinkler _ It's pretty creepy provost of Academic Affairs, said. system, was going to formally be put - and stalkerish . "1 was told he helped found the on notice that day to respond within What's wrong with campus, helped build th e campus, three days to the situation. "And that stalking? helped promote the campus. In fact ' response needs to be to the effect of some people told me he laid the brick replacing this pipe," he said. What's Facebook? and mortar, dug the foundation and According to him, representatives built the f)ISt building, Benton Hall, on at Simplex Grinnell are "as upset about this as we are." . This week's question: the campus. I'm not sure about that, but . "'The bottom line is, they gave the Who are you planning to when I first met Senator Goode, it was pipe manufacturer an opportunity to take to homecoming? very clear to me that he's a man about how legends are easily made." . review the pipe," he said. Goode is known as a founding Simpson said he was "basicq.lly" in INDEX father of the campus. because as a sen­ contact with Simplex Grinnell on a Adam D. W.....",., • Mitor.fl1.cbie! What's Current 2 ator, he sponsored legislation in the daily basis and "to the best of [his] early 1960s to place a public four-year Student Curator Maria Curtis and SGA President Nick Koechig unveil the statue of Sen. Wayne Goode knowledge" tbey will be ~overing the Cam us Crimeline 2 university in Sl Louis. on Founder's Day. The statue honors Goode and his efforts in founding the UM·St Louis campus~ cost of repairs. "Simplex Grinnell will Opinions 4-5 "On Sept 15, 1963,43 years and six be making any repairs that are neces­ days ago, a crowd of about 1,500 peo­ sary/" he said. Features. 6-9 - - ~------ple gathered on the campus for the pur­ the new campus. The cunent land the campus sits on considerro starting a junior two-year He said an. oil used on th.e black A&E 10-11 pose of dedicating.this new (:ampus of However, Goode noted it took a was originally home to the Bellerive college on the site. iron pipes in the building, called . cut­ the University of Missouri," Goode number of years to get to that·point Country Club. When the golf course "But then their view became broad­ ting oil, was having a chemlcal reac­ 12-14 . sl20rts said. .' When the bill was first introduced, ''1 moved to Ladue in the. 1950s, the er and they decided that we ought to tion with the pipes and causing cracks Comics 1,7 At that time, the Missouri General wouldn't say it was a done deal. There Normandy School District bought the look toward a four-year institution," to form in the polyvinyl chloride, plas· was some opposition to it, but the ball land. Goode said: tic pipes. Crossword If'iUzzle 17 Assembly had passed Goode's legisla­ tion, House Bill 153, and the UM was definitely rolling and the groundc Ward Barnes, superintendent of the -----_._._ -;------_. ,. Sudoku 117 Board of Curators had also approved work had been done," Goode said. Normandy School District, and others See FOUNDER'S DAY, page 16 See OAK HALL, page 7 Page 2 1:1lr [:UITrnt September 25, 2006 1Ihr (turrrnt. CAMPUS Q&A WITH CALVIN TRILLIN The University of Missouri-St: Louis Student NewsPaper Since 1966 CRIMELINE STAff Adam D. Wiseman ~ Editor-in-Chief Mike Sherwin. Managing Editor SUNDAY, SEPT. 17 Michael Kennedy· Business Manager Rob Borkin '. Ad Director SlIAUNG UNDER $SOC• BEU.ERIVE Judi· Linville • Adviser RESIDENCEHA ll Melissa S. Hayden • News Editor Sometime between Sept. 13 and Sept. 15 a Mabel Suen • Features ·Editor . women's Trek 18-Speed bicycle was stolen. (ate Marquis. A & IE Editor laGuan Fuse· Sports Editor The bike was secured to a fence with a bike cable ,md lock. Matt Johnson • Photo Editor . Paul Hackbarth. Des ign Editor Christine Eccleston • Copy Editor MONDAY, SEPT. 18 Patricia lee • Asst. Copy Editor Tobias Knoll • Proofreader fiESTllUCTlOH OF PROPERlY • STADLER HAll ·Steven Adams • Columnist Rudy Scoggins. Cartoonist An exterior glass door on the east side of Elizabeth Gearhart. Cartoonist the building Was found to have been broken Richard Williams • Illustrator out. Staff Writers TUESDAY, SEPT~ 19 . Ben Swafford, Zach Meyer. Myron McNeill, Stephanie Soleta, Jennifer Brake, Patrick UNDER $500 - SOCiAL Flanigan, Marella Keith, Molly Buyat, STEALING SCIEHCE Michael Branch, Julie Strassman, Jason BUILDING Granger, NaKenya Shumate, Amy . Recktenwald, Erin McDaniel,Graham Tucker, The victim reported that his blue men's KriSti Williams, Ja.red AndefSOn bicycle was stolen from the Social Science Building area. The bike was secured to a bike Staff Photographers Valerie Breshears, Cadence Rippeto, rack with a small chain, and the chain was Carrie Fasiska apparently just pulled apart. Mike Sherwin' . ~ng EiJiIor Ad & Business Associates PROPERT1' DAMAGE• LOT Q Michael Murray (LEFrJ distinguished teaching professor ana chair of the theatre and dance department, listens as Calvin Adriana Hughey, Marcela Lucena, The victim reported that sometime Trillin, author a~d longtime journalist for the New Yorker, answers a student's question in the Pilot House last Thursday. Brad Kasper between 9:30 p.m and 9:45 p.m person(s) Trill'n was the guest speaker for the Founder's Day dinner. unkn<;:>wn broke out her passenger side win­ CONTACT US dow of her vehicle. It appears that nothing . was taken from inside. Got a tip for a story or photo opportunity? Have a correction to report? Do you have a question or comment for our staff? 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PRESS l September 25, 2006 1:ht ~nrrcnt Page 3 New justices will , Tropical Ecology Center i . . ' . .. ~ . tackle more appeals renamed for longtime in Student Court supporter Whitney Harris

By CATE M ARQUIS human life, upon our precious plan­ By KRISTI WILLIAMS Lashanda Westbrook, junior, et. Our goal for this centUry should A&EEd{fol' nursing, and Lauren Ehlers, fresh­ be to end the wars which destroy StajJWriter man, nursing, will be new additions human life while we strengthen our to the court. . UM-St. Louis's world- ecologic3J. system to enable human Gabriel Santos, freshman; busi­ renowned center for tropical ecolo­ life to flourish'." . One of the items on the agenda ness administration, will join them gy has been renamed to honor its Harris' support for tropical ecol­ atFIiday afternoon's Student as a justice and Grace Ritter, fresh­ long-time supporter, Whitney ogy also was demonstrated by his Government Association meeting . man, biology, rounds out the group. Harris. recent donation of $1.5 million for was electing members of Student Members of the Student Court The Whitney R. Harris World SUppOlt of the Center. Court for the 2006-2007 school are responsible for handling griev­ Ecology Center is the new name for The Harris World Ecology year. . ances, general appeals and parking " the University's. International Center has the largest number of -1.J The assembly, without any dis­ appeals on behalf of UM-St. Louis Center For Tropical Ecology. The tropical ecologists in the country. It cussion, accepted thre~ of the 10 students. name change was announced at the was established in 1990 ana is a nominees. Those students were ·Goers assured everyone .at the Chancellor's State of the University partnership between the University nominated by SGA President Nick assembly that progress was being address, the Founders' dinner and at and the research and conservation Koechig at the last SGA meeting, made for students to be able to 'file the Center's Development Board wings of the Missouri Botanical which was herd Sept. 1. ticket appeals online. It is going to meeting held 011 Sept. 22 .. Garden and the St. Louis Zoo. The seven remaining nominees "take a little longer" than expected, To some, lawyer Whitney Harris It has graduate students from f..were allowed to introduce them­ but the website is built, he said. is perhaps best known as a prosecu­ over 20 nations and generally is selves and tell the assembly why Another concern Goers men­ tor during the Nazi war crimes tri­ considered the best program in bio­ they felt they should be a part of the tioned was the appeals for tickets at als at Nuremberg in 1945 and for diversity conservation and tropical Student Cowt. . the University Meadows .. Right his worldwide interest in human ecology worldwide. . Casimir Koziatek, sophomore, now, the system only tells them if rights. "The Whitney R. Harris World accounting, was re-elected to the the person receiving a. ticket is a However, to regular attendees at Ecology Center will continue to court for anOther term, as was UM-St. Louis student. This has . the formerICTE'scomrnunity out- recruit excellent graduate students .,Bryan· Goers, junior, ~econdary resulted in much confusion~ which ' , reach events, he is more familiar as from tropical countries and provide education, the current Chief Justice , members of Student Court hope to a constant · presence and staunch a multidisciplinary education that of ' Student Court. Paula Rother, remedy in the n~ future. · supporter of the tropical ecology links the science of biodiversity . junior, political science, joins them . .The next meeting will be in two Matt Johnson • Photo Editor program. In fact, .two of those conservation with political and as the third member of last year's weeks, . and the justices will elect Carlo Manaois, senior, anthropology, casts a vote during the SGA annual events already bear his economic realities," said Dr. court to be re-elected. their chief justice at that time. meeting on Friday afternoon. . name, the Jane and Whitlley Harris Osborne. . Lecture (named for him and his late "The Center will now also pro­ .. wife) and the V,rhitney and Anna vide support to graduate students SHUTTLE. ROUTE, from page 1 Harris Conservation Forum. working in other regions of the ---_..• ;--- --_._- -.----. "Whitney Hartis appreciates the world and expand our collaboration close interrelationship between with our partners, the Missouri Emily LangstOIL freshman, sec- . practical going between classes, getting on top of things." . "Getting to and from the MSC world peace, justice, human rights Botanical Garden and the St. Louis ondary education, makc;s use of the "unless you have more than 20 min­ One question that has been raised . from different directions can be diffi­ and the . environment," said Dr. Zoo, in their global efforts to docu­ shuttles and is excited to hear changes utes." is the fact that only the green line will cult The MSC is not that long a )Valk Patrick Osborne, executive director ment biodiversity and conserve are coming. The most helpful aspect of the new make a stop at the Millennium from the main circle." of the Center. "Here is a quote plant and animal habitats." ~ "I think the new system will be routes will be the color Coding, she Student Center. Helton said, however, For more information on the new Whitney made at the World Along with the new name, the more effective and not as stressful," said. there are practical reasons for this. shuttle routes, students and facUltY Ecology Center's Council meeting Whitney R. Harris World Ecology she said. "Now you won't have to ask the ''The central stop is the main circle. may call the Student Government on Friday, Sept. 22: 'We must . Center will get a new logo and a According to Langston, the old drivers where they are going," It is the closest to the academic build- ' Association office at 314-516-5105 or study, and learn to appreciate, the broader reach in tropical and tem­ shuttle system was slow and was not Langston said. ''It sounds like they're ings on North Campus," Helton said. · stop by MSC room 379. balance of life, plant, animal and perate conservation.

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OUR OptNION ' EDITOR'S VIEWPOINT Learning the ,hard way about avoiding debt

When I realized that I could not believe had a problem, it w~ that a bank teller said already too late. this to me. My Discover ' credit Even now I am sur­ card was over the limit, prised tliat she was the my credit line . at one to tell me I had a" Commerce Bank was over problem. the limit, and r owed my It was not from my fiiends money. · girlfriend at the time or The total amount of my friends who were debt I had was over ten with me every step of thousand dollars and I col-' BY ADAM WISEMAN my spending: It was natu lected it within one year. Editor·in·cble! . from the creditors who The weight of the debt • called at all hollIS of the started to wear down on my body, my night, or even my parents. school work and my relationships. The reality of the sitlli!tion was that I The worst thing about having that had gained 80 pounds, my stress level much debt w.as that I had nothing to was skyrocketing and my grades kept show for it. slipping. My sleep deprivation and con-'\ If I had acquired some sort of elec­ stant drinking sent me intO a downward tronic gadget, some new clothes or spiral of depression. maybe even a small economical Honda, But, there was a glimmer of hope for maybe I could feel a little better. . me. I could wake up from my depres­ . It was a rehitively nice day in April sion and make a change. of 2001 and I was making my monthly Because of my debt and the prob­ trip to the bank to withdraw my money lems that came with it, I decided to quit~ from the Discover card. I made this trip schooL This was just two weeks after What can be done to fix so I could pay for rent and live in an the teller had given me advice no one apartment instead of in the dorms. else would. ' when I walked up to the teller at the Four years later, I have paid back all bank I asked for the money and handed the debt I no longer have a credit card her the card. or a line of credit "I need 500 dollars please." I use the money I have. the Oak Hall nightmare? A couple minutes later she carne If I don't have the money, I don't buy. back and explained to me that I had This scenario is way to common in gone over my credit limit and she could · today's society. People live off of debt not give me any money. believing that one day they will be able The building that was supposed to lead I put my head'down. to pay it back quickly. They have been She looked at me and grabbed my . sucked into what some call 'the rat race.' ... hand and said "you can't continue to use Do not let credit cards over come UMSL into a new era has become a watery money that isn't YOllIS, one day you will you. Learn how to use them, and pay , . have to pay this back." your balance every month. m~ss that adminis trator~ are trying to fIX EDITORIAL BOARD STAFF VIEWPOINT

When prospective students look to the psyche of th > studen and the They should not be worried about Adam D. Wiseman on the UM-St. Louis Web site, they administration that have been whether or'not the building will flood Mike Shervvin UMSL has changed-f9f_ are directed to several different areas. involved with it again. Melissa S. Hayden One of those areas is the new dor­ When th ropening of the new Does this issue end here? Not an Paul Hackbarth mitory, Oak Hall. From the . outside, r dorm went off without a hitch, we all all. The threat of another flood still Mabel Suen the building looks to be a masterpiece believed the trouble had passed. looms. Replacing the pipes. is an the better-over the 'years LaGuan Fuse of ingenuity. There was an atmo phere of cele- answer for a problem, but is it the Patricia Lee But on the inside, lurking atop the bration. ri ght problem? As an older student the past, new student sixth floor, tl}ere is something that has The thi,rd flooding on Sept. 16 The right steps are being made to here On campus, the start housing will provide "Our opinion" reflects been causing havoc and concern since caused the rna t damage yet . repair the situation. The replacement of the new semester has gre~t advantages and the majority opinion of the building's first residents moved in Residents reported seeing water of personal itenis will be handled and made me think about my changes to the campus the Editorial Board. the week before school began. coming out of the mortar on the ext KozenyfWagner has promised to fix years on campus and the . community. The sprinkler system has been l~or of the building. everything involved with the flood-' changes . I've witnessed. An inevitable chaJ;lge.4 WEWAN TTO breaking and because of this the The water rushed out of broken ing. I've attended UM-St. is the ever increasing water.has been flooding the new $33 PVC piping into the hearts and souls But what if this meeting was held Louis on and off for about cost of tuition. With HEARFR OMY OU million building. of many involved with the process. before students moved in? Could the ten years. budget cuts and infla­ Whatever the cause is, faulty The flooding caused heartbreak for problems have been fixed and the stu­ Though the campus tion, the rising cost of By TOBY KNOLL As a forum for public sprinkler heads, badly made pipes, studentS sleeping that night who had a dents been delayed move in a· couple and my 'own life have ....._ _ __" education is a necessary expression on campus, corrosive materials dripping onto rude awakening from blaring alarms weeks? . seen !Dany changes Staff Writer · fact of life for students . The Current welcomes PVC piping, one thing is clear; this and water coming down floor by The plan for fixing the pipes now through the years, most of Though the cost of edu-' letters to the editor and problem has already gone way too far. floor. is rather invasive for the students. The the memories are good. cation is high, the life-long payoff of a guest commentaries Oak Hall flooded on Aug. 12 after UM-St. Louis administrators held flfti;J.~ and sixth-floor pipes will be Each I}ew semester brings many · good education will us~y end up from students, faculty, some resident assistants had already a much-needed meeting with the replaced in the next several weeks. new faces to the campus. It's interesting being much greater. . staff members and oth­ moved in. The flood caused plenty of . builders of Oak Hall last week. If the pipes on the rest oithe floors to sit back and watch the jam-packed . Although tuition may seem high, the ers concerned with damage to carpeting and drywall. The meeting was a sounding board ' need to be replaced, then the con- campus bustling with activity. price comes with many amenities stu­ issues relevant to the It also caused something else: a of frustration and utter disbelief. struction could happen over winter rve seen great physical changes to dents may not always l:le aware of. University of Missouri- feeling of discomfort .. Could the new building that so break. the campus, and it seems to constantly Cheap resources illcluded in the cost of ~ 5t Louis. While the many individuals many people on campus were so What has happened is a disaster, keep growing. UM-St. Louis has tuition are things like inteJ;1let hook-up, c1e;tued up the first flood including excited about really lx: broken? Not just for all the students, volun-. aly.'ays been a large campus with little . medical and counseling services and students, administration and staff, the Yes, it is broken. teers and administrators that have had. (and sometimes large) commutes many services offered by campus Letters to the editor love affair with the new dorm was tar­ The new dorm and its faulty sprin- to clean the water out of six floors, between facilities, and the distance and recreation and the gym. If you pay to should be brief, and nished. kler system has been it disaster. This but also the students that live in the resources seem to keep growing: work out at the YMCA, knowing many those not exceeding This was the building that was to is no.t something anyone (let alone a dorm. The MSC is one of the better new of these same services are being offered 'I 200 words will be given bring students and change the way University) ever wants to go through. It has also been a disaster for buildings and its presence has changed · free on campus and could help save ' preference. We edit let­ this campus is viewed. We are a com­ While the · sprinkler breaks .have Koz.eny/Wagner and SimplexlGrinriel the look and feel of the campus. money in the long run. I also find the ters for clarity and muter campus, but the new donn was caused a headache for the construc- (the subcontractor that installed the The Touhill Center is another great more time I spend on campus, the bet- length, not for dialect, supposed to signal a new focus on tion companies and wounded pride sprinkler system). example of great new developments. ter 1 seem to do in classes. . correctness,intent or having more students tied to campus for the University, they are not the The last thing either of these two The Touhill is an example of fine archi­ UM-St. Louis has changed greatly grammar. All letters life, ones living through the ordeal. companies needs is this to tarnish tecture and planning that is praised by . in the years rve attended school here. must include a daytime Oak Hall survived only to see it The students are. their reputations. students and members of the outside My oWn life and goals have changed ~ phone number. Students happen two more times. The differ­ It is a shame that these students . So where do we go from here? metropolitan community as well. I have greatly over the years, and the must include their stu­ ence in these instances was that the have to be subjected to this type of We fix. the building. That is first heard that some members of the sym­ University has gone through many dent ID numbers. residents had already moved in. insecurity. They need· to be worried and foremost. We need to get stu­ phony claim it is one of the best sound­ changes as well. There are changes that Faculty and staff must The second flooding was not as about their class schedules, their dents' lives back to nonnal, feeling ing venues in the metropolitan area are hard to make and may not seem so include their title(s) and big as the first some will tell you, but friends, their parents, and their per- ' . comfortable to come home at the end . Another positive addition is the new good at first, but my schooling and edu­ it still did damage. It also did damage sonal·belonging. of the day.' dorms on campl1s. WhileUM-St. Louis cation here have been (and will contin- department(s). Editor-in­ "! chief reserves the right has mostly been a commuter campus in ue to be) a very positive experience. . to respond to letters. The Current reserves the right to deny letters.

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LEITERS TO THE EDITOR

Sta~ding Up against ·intolerance

An orange-level alert for American civil liberties I usually read The Current because I think it does a great job of providing information By PtUUIP CALDWELL even more frightening. Our own what George W. Bush calls "tough Vietnam, was quoted as saying it job at staying neutral in this.debate as about campus life, activities and events. It's government. tactics" on detainees we are holding should be outlawed. Well, I am no well. extremely beneficial to me because I am an Guest Commentary • Homeland security, terrorism, in what the president just admitted expert in torture techniques, but I do If you don't mind looking at some older student and don't really have time to First and foremost, let me say orange security threat, et cetera, can were CIA secret prisons he had just a consider Sen. John McCain to be an stuff a little more partisan I highly participate in a lot of campus activities. . how much I support the American . be heard anytime on any news pro­ week before denied. expert in this. recommend Lewis Black's book and The Current does a great job of helping to soldiers overseas at war. In this time gram. It's repeated over and over Why deny these prisons until you Our Congress is debating actually stand up. AI Franken's book "Lies; stay connected to the campus. of war and uncertainty I believe that again until even the sanest person no longer could? When first asked allowing the Commander-in-Chief to and the Lying Liars who tell them." However, I must say that I was upset when t it: is very important for us as citizens becomes paranoid. about them, why did he not just tell use tactics that we deemed inhumane And even the movie "V for I read Adam Wiseman's column in the Sept.

I to ·support our troops. I support them And the fact is that now, if for any the truth about them? Well, because in Vietham, and at that time most of Vendetta". I have said that some of 18 issue ["Bus rides, jokes, and diversity"]. so much that I want to see them reason, be it religion, race, anything these "tough tactics" were being the world agreed with us. I tend to this stuff scares me, and there is an I was extremely bothered by the fact that come home safe and live normal the government can wiretap you used which be probably knew the believe today most of the world will amazing line in that movie: "People neither he nor the students on the bus had the • lives instead of them in fear of their now, put cameras in your home now, American public might have a prob­ still consider those same tactics inhu­ shouldn't be afraid of their govern­ courage or convictions to say to that bus driv­ · lives. "detain" you. That is what scares me lem with. mane even if it is us now performing ment, but rather the Government er at the time, "Sir, I don't share your opin­ , I wanted to say thatfirst so no one right now. Let me refer you to What are these 'tough tactics' I them. 'The fact that this is even up for should be afraid of its People." If you ions," or something like, "I don't find this can accuse me of not supporting our Amendments III-V of our keep bringing up? And why. isn't it debate sickens and frightens me. are as outraged about this as I am conversation to be appropriate." army. You see, this really has nothing Constitution. That should pretty OK to use them against prisoners of How far will we go in the name of please write to your representatives . I think the group of students should have to do with support for our armed much explain what I am trying to war? Well1et me explain. One of the war before we start regretting? And in the House. It is unimaginably said anything along these lines so that the bus " forces or not, but that is the first thing say. biggies being discussed is a tactic by then will it be too late? important that they hear your voice driver on that day would know that this par­ that critics attack in resPonse to a lib­ The real issue that caused me to called "Waterboarding" which is If this article made you think and and your opinion on issues like these. ticular group of students found his joke to be eral article nowadays. write this opinion, (and I am not where the detainee is strapped down, you want to look into any of this They are there to represent us so we insensitive and distasteful. No, this is about civil liberties and claiming it to be anything more than dunked under water and made to more there are a few things I highly must let them know how to. If we continue to sit down and not stand rights, what I believe this nation is that) on the very anniversary of the believe that he might be drowned encourage you to look at ''Koppel on Phillip Caldwell is a UM-St. up and take any action against wrongs, then f~ded on. But in this post 91l1-era most horrific attack on American soil (according to th~ New York Times). Discovery: The Price of Security." I Louis student. we give others the right and the power to con­ those. very civil liberties and rights is that soon, very soon Congress ~ According to an ABC news arti­ found this highly interesting and Email [email protected] if tinue to make jokes such as these. The truth of are at risk. And not by some exterior be debating and possibly . granting cle, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz), who very neutral. ABC and New York you are interested in writing a guest the matter is that the bus driver's opinion and threat of terrorism but by a group American troops the right to use was a torture victim himself during Times have been doing a pretty good commentary. attitude wouldn't be changed about Chinese or Chinese-Americans but on that day the bus driver would have had to think about the STAFF VIEWPOINT SCIENCE COLUMN response of the students, had they chose to stand up to the driver. Overall, the column upset me because had Adam and the other students had been per­ In the Rec Center race, Must we choose between sonally insulted-if the driver had said some­ thing against them-they would have stood up for themselves. Mizzon is far ahead of UMSL planet and people? Well, why not for others? As a mother of a five-year-old daughter, and four-year-old son, it's disheartening to The first thing you notice outside The guide then gives you a tour of Do we have to biology graduate read articles like Adam's. the University of Missouri Student a private locker room, for elite mem­ choose between school, the St. I teach my children that we are all people Rec Center is the outdoor Pool, com­ bers only. The lockers are made of preserving wild Louis Zoo and the no matter the differences in our skin colors or plete with. nylon lounge chairs and a dark cherry wood and there is a tele­ places and other Missouri Botanical races. I instill in them that we are all united by huge television screen. Look through vision, large mirrors and hair dryers. life on the planet or Garden to train the the fact that we are all human beings. the windows around the television, Towel service is complimentary people and pros­ next generation of I teach them that we are all connected to and you'll see an indoor pool sur­ throughout the facility. perity? Whitney tropical ecologists one another and what we do, say, or how we rounded by giant, fake palm trees. Walk into the student rec area at Harris does not and conservation­ behave to one another affects everyone. After check in, you're in the mid­ UM-St. Louis, and go down the think so. ists. Whitney Simply put, we are all a village of people dle of the complex, where there's a stairs, where a bubbly rubber track Harris is a By CATE MARQUIS Harris' 1.5 million stretched out across the world. hotspot computer area, a few COID­ By STEVEN ADAMS circles well worn carpet that is polka retired attomey, Science Columnist donation will allow It's sad that on that day and on that bus, the new Whitney R. Adam and the other UMSL students couldn't puter terminals and oversized chairs. Columnist dotted with odd stains. In the weight not a biologist. He These chairs overlook the lane pool, room, it almost seems that the was one of the Hanis World be a part of the "village" and stand up for their ""llere the MU swim team holds machines are on top of each other. prosecutors at the Nuremberg tri­ Ecology Center to expand its fellow "brothers and sisters." competitions. My guide, who asked To your left, there are some dou­ There are only a handful of cardio als, when the world put the Nazis world conservation mission. not to be named, says there are ble doors that lead into a massive machines and a few TV's. on trail. for their crimes. Harris has Too often you hear people Kiayouna Oats , always four lanes open for members, room, where tons of weiglit Jifting The r.\cquetball courts seem darlc been a life-long supporter of argue in favor of short teITIl profit' Senior Communication unless there is a meet going on. He equipment is to your right, and over and scuffed up compared to human rights and international jus­ in exploiting all of the Earth's also said there is a total of four pools, 100 cardio machines, from treadmills Mizzou's. The men's locker room is tice. Yet world ecology and conser­ resources without regard for gener­ as well as a 3D-meter diving board, to cross country skiers, are on your functional, but it's a long way from vation are passionate interests of ations to come. But this is not the · but that is unavailaJ?,le to regular stu­ left. The guide says these machines free towels and cherry wood. Harris as well, because he sees the view of Whitney R. Harris. d~ts. alone are worth over one million dol­ Of course Mizzou is bigger, and connections between humanity Another statement from Harris Down the hall from the computer lars. There are ten flat screen TV's they have many more students pay­ and the natuml world. makes tins clear, a statement pre­ Columnist sbikes out with area, you'll notice that the ceilings here, and it's like a nightclub in that ing fees of $123 per semester for this "Today we are reckless with sented at the recent meeting of the Cardinals column rise and a large Tiger mural stares at loud rap music blares from speakers exercise paradise. UM-St. Louis has precisions, irreplaceable resources. Harris Center's governing Council. you. while fake Olympic-like torches and thuds the inside of your chest. begun the process for new facilities, For Humans to survive on planet "A vibrant and replenishing eco­ [Regarding "Could a lack of steroids , light your way. To your right are a Go up the stairs near the weight but a mixed reaction to higher fees Earth, we must assure the surviv­ logical system is essential to the explain the Cardinals' sluggi~h season?" in couple of racquetball coUrts with room and you get a great view of the put those plans on hold. ability of all fonDS of plant and ani­ growth of human life. Nowhere the Sept 5 issue of The Cun-ent] glass walls. There is also an exercise indoor track, a few more racquetball But since both schools are racing mal life," said Harris. He said these else in our solar system have we Perhaps it has already been mentioned., but studio, a ping-pong room, and a mar­ courts and a couple more exercise to provide a quality education experi­ words in connection with the found the plant and animal life Steven Adams' "Staff Viewpoint" opinion tial arts room that today holds only a rooms. The guide says there are ten ence in the same college system, why recent renaming of the campus' which flourishes on Earth. piece leads off with an absolutely ignorant large heavy bag. basketball courts in all. is MizzolJ so far ahead? tropical ecology center, a collabo­ statement. ration between our university's See ECOLOGY, page 18 Adams begins, "I went to a Cardinals baseball game this past Wednesday night and READER COMMENTS FROM OUR 0 UNE FORUMS it was one of the few this season in which they actually pulled out a victory." One of the few? Buses and diversity Corrunent tl-I'O: Springfield should get a pile of cash ing to click on every link (photos, That is truly an inaccurate statement. also, as they supported MOHELA notes, etc). Though the Cardinals are not having a Quit gentrifying. If you remove ~ h £ ([urrrnt when the rest of you were supporting If you don't want people to know year like last year, they have held the lead in . [Regarding the editorial, "Bus the character of these . individuals, the direct loan program and Sallie that your status is "in the MSC" then their division for the vast majority of the sea­ rides, diversity and jokes, " in the then this so called "diversity" will dis­ Starting this semester, The Mae throughout the 1990's. UMSL is don't put it online in the firnt place. son. Sept. 18 issue.} appear as well. Labels are what allow Currents Web site, typical of the University of Missouri r won't refute his comments on us to be diverse, however, hatred www.thecurrentonline.com system; just hogs trying to get their ROTC recruiters steroids-those are valid opinions and should Comment one: should not be applied to said labels. offers a new feature which snout in the trough. be regarded as such. If the driver was meist in its' intent allows readers to post tneir It's really pathetic... However, an opinion columnist should ,The. biggest joke is your uber then action should be taken, but if the thoughts about our articles as You were right about one thing [Regarding "ROTC recruiters understand that emotions need not blur facts. politically correct reaction to this joke was there for a laugh and comments that will appear though .. .it IS time to scrap the plan have resoT1ed to, er, rather obvious At many times this season the team has symbols of virility," in the Sept. 11 story that y{)U thought was worth "Chinaman" was the accepted norm along with the story. appeared to struggle and fans have been frus­ expressing. Chinamen got you fired for when the bus driver was reared Comment two (a response to the issue. trated (myself included). up to write this? What if he said and was the stereotypical manner­ above web post: Yet at NO point in the season, save for the Scotsmen or Irishmen? I'd tell you a isIhsof a certain culture which would We will feature selected posts Comment one : very first week, would a statement painting joke about a Scotsmen and Mac make the joke humorous, then one from the web in our print edi­ However, it should be noted that the Cardinals as a tearn barely winning a few Computer but I don't think you could cannot put him at fault. It is society tion from time to time. Since UMSL students have paid into What a totally tasteless opinion games be accurate. handle it. as a whole that has become too soft, the online submission process MOHELA extensively. A full 25 per- column. Thanks for running it on the Have some respect for the team that puts I'm sure if the bus driver is gone are the da~' s when there was provides no way to verify the cent of MOHELA's current assets 5th anniversary of 9/11. While our on a great show and will win the Central Chinese he can he tell this joke? such diversity. author, all posts will be printed were paid for by UMSL students. So, nation mourns the loss of thousands, Di vision again this year. Basically it sounds like an old anonymously. the writer's idea that UMSL is just The Current finds it fitting to publish guy told a corny joke that before it another 'pig in the trough' dOO>ll't hold this piece of perversion. Gassy! Josh Dearborn was politically incorrect, it was just Oak HaD flooding much weight. Whether or not UMSL Perllaps, as Ms. Strassman enjoys Graduate Stude nt not that funny as a joke. was a big part ofMOHELA from the exercising her freedom of speech Behaviora l Neuroscien ce I also like that the "intelligent" [Regarding the article, "Late­ beginning, it certainly is now. from the comfort of her desk she students UMSL stereotyped him a night sprinkler break floods Oak might take a moment to remember racist and a KKK member. If he Hall. " in the Sept. 18 issue.} Point and counterpoint those who have died to give her the would have not ·picked up a student on MOHELA plan Facebook changes aren't right to spit on their graves and mem­ l!lld said, "sorry I don't give rides to Comment one: ories. Below is a list of fallen soldiers Have something to say about the campus, th e You'd think that after millenia of such a big deal from Operation Iraqi Freedom Chinks, or Micks" then you got newspaper we publish, or about topics rele­ something. Your article didn't con­ building history whoever built this [Regarding the editorial, Perhaps, Ms. Strassman should vant to students at UM-St. Louis' vey any ·hatred based on cultural dorm would be able to get things "MOHElA should start over in con­ [Regarding "Facebook faces up check her facts as well before open­ diVersity, just bad humor and bad right.... sidering sale of assets , '.' by Steve to GJtgry students," in the Sept. 18 ing her mouth. As of 2005 the size of Write a letter to the editor. We publish all typ es writing. Adams in the Sept 18 issue.] issue. the active duty Army was actually up of letters from students, faculty, staff and per­ I'm guessing you were set on Comment two: 13,()()() from pre-9/11 numbers. This sons interested in the University. writing a piece on racisrp. at UMSL, I want to congratulate Residential Comment.one: Comment one : year the army has already met it's re­ because it can be a controversial LifelUMSL on building the new enlistment goals. It doesn't sound like Please include your name and your major and topic, but if this is all that you could Soak Hall. I feel bad for those hav­ . Sorry Steve ... UMSL was NOT the It's pretty retarded that people are the Army is struggling to recruit. year if you are a student, or your title and department if you are faculty or staff. come up .with, then that is good since ing to be awoken in the middle of the primary school involved, that would making such a fuss about the new Obviously, the men and women who real racism is all over this city. The night to the sprinklers destroying be St Louis University. Joe Moore is facebook.. .all the info that is in the defend Ms. Strassman's right to bab­ Email letters to: [email protected] only thing embarrassing thing you their things. I hope that all of you looking at recent history only. You news feed was already available to ble believe in what they are doing. · should feel is this article and many have bought renters insm-ance. ralso see, SLU and other private schools anyone who is on your friend list. Ms. Strassman, here are the sol­ Or, viSit The Currents Web Site, other editorial opinions expressed in hope that whoever installed the were MOHELA's biggest customers All the news feed does is put a list diers who died for you ... (notto men­ www.thecurrentonline.com and click on the The Current. Most of them are une­ sprinlders--incorrectly--is never for a decade before anyone in the UM on your homepage so it's easier for tion the Sailors, Airmen and "Letter to the Editor" tab along the left side of ducated and uninformed. being used on this campus again. system. In fact, Kirksvile and you to see what is new without hav- Marines): [list omitted]. the page, under" Options." Page 6 1thE (.tUn-rut Septmeber 25, 2006 Awareness is key in date rape prevention Self-defense class teaches B y JASON GRANGER to yourself. And that's when the world goes black.. You remember nothing else about StaJJWriter the night. When you wake up, you are in how not to yom room on the floor. Your underwear is l' The night started like so many others. gone and you are feeling ill. You feel as Friends give you a call and ask if you though you may have had sex, but certain­ be victims would like to hit a party. SomeDne was ly do not remember doing so. What hap­ handing out flyers advertising tlns year's pened last night? You are the latest victim biggest bash. How could you not go? of drug facilitated sexual assault or "date By AMY RECKTENWALD You take the time to get dressed up; you rape." Staff¥('riter never know how many cute guys (or Unfortunately, the scenario above is women) will be there. The party is as becoming all too common. "With an abun­ advertised, the place is packm People are dance of so-called date rape drugs avail­ The Women's Center in the Office dancing. People are talking. Everywhere able, some easily made in the home, this is of Student Life and University police you look, people are hooking up and mak­ a problem that is reaching near epidemic bosted Streetwise Self-Defense on ing out in corners, on couches, in room~. proportions. Sept. 23 from 10 a.nL to 1 pm. The You notice a guy, good looking, with According to the Center for Disease event was held in the Pilot House. nice sideburns. He notices you a, well. You Control, between 20 and 25 percent of col­ The class was open to women only; smile at each other and he comes over to lege women have been victims of attempt­ female undergraduates, graduate stu- f, talk. Things are going well. ed or completed rape. Fully 300,000 rapes dents, faculty and staff comprised the "Boyfriend material?" you ask yomself. are reported per l2-month period by 18 attending participants. Twenty-five Perhaps. women, and 90,000 are· reported by men. women registered for the class. Then he says he is going to get another However, officials believe that the vast Gary Clark, police officer and beer and asks if you want one. Of course, it majority of rapes go unreportm According department trainer for the University is a party, after all. That is when trouble to the CDC, it is believed that only 39 per­ police, taught the class. He said he strikes. cent of rapes are actually reported. wanted the women to take with them 1- When he comes back, with another Date rape is by far the most common "confidence and knowledge of what beer, you continue your conversation about form of rape. While the image of a man you can and can't do." friends, fan:rily, major and extracurricular 1m-king in a dark alley waiting to spring out Ayes said she wanted the attendees activities. and rape the first woman he sees persists, to leave with basic knowledge of how Soon, you notice you are feeling decid­ eight out of every 10 rapes are perpetrated to protect themselves. edly drunk. But how could that be? You by someone with whom the victim had at "Self-defense is tactics 'and tech­ have only had a couple of beers, way too least a passing acquaintance. niques as an act to prevent a person ~ soon to be feeling dnmk. Rape is defined as any forced or violent from becoming it victim of intimida­ The world starts to swim in and out of penetrative act against one of the party's tion or assault," said Clark. He focus. Yom arms and legs begin to feel as will. This includes not only forced va"oinal explained to the class that the tech­ though they weigh 400 pounds. Your sex, but anal and oral sex as welL They all niques being shown were not martial speech is slurred and you feel as though apply, and are all open to prosecution. arts, because, according to him, those you may throw up. are more difficult and unrealistic tech- "Something is not right here," you think See D ATE RAPE, page 18 niques. ~ The focus cif the class was to teach prevention, and protection in case of an actual assault. "For a more aggressive assault, there are things a person can do . to save themselves and get out of 1WO NEW SHOWS OPEN AT GALLERY 210 there." Course instruction included body posturing, how and where to strike an ~ assailant, how to escape an assault situ­ ation, dispelling self-defense myths, how to use pepper spray and basic safe- ty information. Recognizing aggressor tactics, how to prevent being selected as a victim and application of various protection devices were also covered. ~ Ayes explained the necessity of the TOP 10 class, "Attackers thiIJk women are eas­ ier targets. This is what our society per­ ceives, that women are smaller and fashion tips socialized to be less aggressive." Clad<. said women are told to be for college '1adylike," but counters the cultural teaching. "A person can still be femi- 'l nine and have the powers to stop an students assault" Ayes said that she would like to 1. Wear lots of layers. hold one class a month. The next class is scheduled for Oct 19 from 4 p.rn. to . 7 pm. with the location yet to be deter­ 2. Accessorize with mined. This is the first one hosted by ·41 . scarves, glasses and jew­ the new Women's Resource Center out elry. Plus, make sure you of the Office of Student Life, although are wearing a hat. according to Clark there has been roughly one a year. 3. Shoes that are water­ Mason encouraged others to partic­ proof. ipate, '1 think all women n~ fa learn self-defense. Just take thtee hours out '~ 4. Black and white col­ of your day to learn." ors are the rage this Student response at the event was year. positive. "I've learned that there's a certain way to stand that communicateS 5. Find a sweater jacket you're in control," said Robyn Mason, that will take you all the junior, criminology. way through the fall "I've always wanted to do a class semester.. like this, but I never found somewhere if: to go," said Amber Gray, junior, busi­ 6. Do not wear other ness and psychology. "It [was] up' at school's merchandise. came Fasiska • S/IJff P/XJ1Dg,.apber School and free." . Jennifer Dewell, senior, business, Go to the UMSL book­ Robin Hirsch, Gallery Director at Art Saint Louis, enjoys the artwork at Gallery 210 during the opening reception for two new exhibits, store and put on that "Ken Konchel: Elegant City" and "Vat: Van McElwee" on Thursday night. The exhibits will run thoough Nov. 18. said she had learned basic tips to pro­ UMSL apparel. tect [herself] and that "it's easy steps."

7. Make sure that your hair is part of your look, and it gives away your personality. UMSL police force takes on many roles to keep campus safe 8. Find a backpack that not only gives you char­ By P A UL H ACKBARTH know we're here. I try to make myself UM·St. Louis acter but also is usable. visual." Design Editor Police Officer Bingham ha~ been with the Greg 9. Wear clothes that University force for three years. He Bingham you look· good in. it Gregory Bingham is an amateur his­ works mostly on South .Campus in drives around helps exude confidence. torian, a psychology major, a volunteer Residential Life, but is also one of four the campus at the Touhill Performing Arts Center negotiators for the Crisis Intervention to ensure the 10. Wear workout . and a first-tin1e grandfather, but Team in St. Louis County. safety of stu· between dividing his time among his "We do crisis intervention for stu­ dents and clothes that are meant staff. for workouts. hobbies, he is a police officer for UM­ dents that have any issues, mental issues St. Louis. or stress issues, or just want to talk to us Do you have an idea for "We wear a lot of hats," Bingham for five minutes," he said. the next top ten? Send said, referring to his other 19 colleagues Certain students view officers on your top ten idea idea that make up the department. "I'm also 'campus as security guards. While to us: a crime scene officer, and I do CIT Bingham does not mind being called [Crisis Intervention Team] and FrO security, ''We are real policemen. You'd [email protected] [field-training officerT be surprised at the amount of students The hat he wore last Wednesday who don't realize that," he said. evening was that of a patrol officer. ''We actually had a freshman student Homecoming Parade Bingham said three officers check the come up to us and ask if it was okay that floats needed campus per shift, and officers respond to we wore weapons on the University. We service and emergency calls in their sec­ had to explain to her we are policemen The Office of Student tor. and we wear this to deter crime and pro- . Life is accepting entries "You don't like to have a routine tect people," Bingham said. to participate in the even on an agency like us," he said. "We Sometimes students find out by ask­ Homecoming Parade Oct. try to keep it random, keep it so in case ing, "and sometimes they find out when 5. All floats must incor­ there is someone wanting to do acrime, we give them a ticket or something like used to be like 10 years ago," Bingham "TIns time of year, we get a lot of breaking into vehicles. "If you have a porate the theme, it's a deterrent. They don't know yom that. And they say, 'Gosh, they really said. The number of students, ·cars and trespassers, . people breaking into the mass of vehicles, it's just easier prey for "Gateway to Destiny. " system or your routine." are,'" he said. buildings on a university JUake it an buildings or staying in the buildings for outsiders to come in," he said. Call 5760 or e-mail glo­ One thing Bingham tries to do every­ Like other police agencies, UM-St easy target for criminals. safe haven," Bingham saill. Overall, campus crime is low, and [email protected] for day is "hit every parking lot, every Louis officers handle similar types of "'We call them opportunity criminals. Trespassers and loiterers are the top Bingham hopes crime stays low. more information. building, every thoroughfare throughout crimes, but not the same volume. They're looking for a car open or a problems campus officers face. the community because I like to let them . "North County is nothing what it building open," he said.. The second most popular crime is See POLICE PATROl, page 7 September 25, 2006 ~hf 1t000tnt Page 7 a fashion statement thisfall season From catwalks to sidewalks: women's fall fashion turns classic Simplicity is key with men's fall campus fashions

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Fall is just around the comer, and with the Tone it down to tidy up. 'This is change of seasons comes a change of wardrobes. the way for men to go this fall. Try While this task may seem difficult, have no fear. darker hues and opt for patterns that The latest in fall fasmon advice is right here. are more subtle to simplify' your Say goodbye to beachwear and welcome in look ..Understated elegance should waist-.cinching bdts and the rest of fall's lat­ be the approach. est trends. • Also, think about incorporat" Fall is the time to transitiOn from ing work wear into your the hot and humid to the cool repertoire. This will ' add a and breezy. .That maJcesthe bit of masculinity to your cardigan a gfeat piece to wardrobe. Lately, Wearing ~ simple add to the fall wardrobe. charm necklace or men's clothing has' Not only is it practical bracelet makes a opted for color and (unlike most fashion . these . more glamorous loud designs. (,lays), but it can also be dressed statement than Designers like up or dressed down. Pair it with wearing lots of Bapes and even some corduroy pants for a more casual charms all at once. Pro . Keds ' are look, or dress it up with a tweed skirt and a Other hot jewelry including colors' charm necklace. . must-haves include galore into their ov~rsize .hoop and Simple white button-up shirts like The knit jacket is also a functional fall shoe patterns. ' . large cuff bracelets. this one make it an easy match fashion piece... It can be used on days when However" toning it for jeans or slacks. a cardigan is just too light. Knit jackets ill down on occasion is another deep colors look especially classy and they way to offserthe grand entrance can also be used during the earlier, less of strong designs. If you agree, brutal days of winter. think about opting for a tan or For 2006 fall jewelry, think subtle brown solid color Nike or glam. This may sound a bit contradictory, Adidas shoe. It adds another fla­ . but what it means is wearing only one or vor and distinction to your pres~ two very striking pieces of jewelry at a entation. time. Large flower-shaped rings are a Finally, think about rrtilitary great example. Wearing one makes a and light industrial wear. The cut bold yet glamorous statement, while and sty Ie on this type of clothing is wearing more than one makes the loo~ sheer masculine,. and it will surely gaudy. Other subtle glam items to con-. give "rugged appeal" if it is paired sider are oversize hoops, large cuff correctly with other articles. bracelets, and pearls. Once again, remember' to. think 'Great shoes and bags are a must for any simple, enjoy the fashion for the fashion season. Fall's most popular shoes this season and remember understated Oversized or unusually year are low heels (giving everyone's feet a elegance. Here are a few more tips large size bags or Opt for a decent cut and break from this summer's uncomfortable purses for women are for fall survival. platforms and wedges) and ankle boots, 1. Jeans. You cannot escape darker shade when popular this fall sea­ selecting jeans this fall. which can have a low or high heel. soil. jeans, and who would want to any­ Unusually large bags are especially popular way? Opt for. a decent cut and this season. Think along the lines of sizes of select a darker hue for fall. Try a Top Five Must~Haves diaper bags. Some bags this season ,are large Top Five ust·Haves dark blue pair by Levi's, and you enough to carry baby supplies along with the also can incorporate a solid black 1. Blue or Black Jeans baby as well. 1. Oversize bag (or purse) pair into your wardrobe. Fall fashion this season has taken a turn for Remember color and cut. Name 2. Pea Coats the classics. When choosing any fall fashion 2. Waist-cinching belt brand jeans do not always offer the 3. Work Boots item, think lush and romantic. Velvets and deep 3. Charm bracelets best cut. Pick the hrand that is least 4. Button-Up Long colors really bring out the feeling of fall. 4. Cuff bracelets expensive and offers the best fit. Whatever the season, remember that individ- Sleeeved Shirts I" . ~ty is the key to being fashion-forward! 5. Ankle boots See MEN'S FASHION, page 9 5. Military Ensemble

P OLICE PATROL, from page 6

He credits part of the low activity departments from surrounding "We go from homicide investiga­ to a criminal information exchange municipalities is structure, tors to people like myself. .. we have system among area colleges and uni­ "A lot of the time, we're more a vast knowledge here, ex-city cop­ versities. structured than municipal iries pers, ex-county coppers," he said. "We offer that to other universi­ because there are certain tl1i ng we Out of all the different roles ties and get information about peo- . have to do, as far as building che ks Bingham plays, one stands out, he pIe that do universities only and hit and alarms and locks," he said. said. the university environment," While Bingham said the depart­ "I always tell people I'm proba­ 4/7 online ring design Bingham said. ment is small, the collective experi­ bly the nicest cop you'll ever meet in However, cine aspect that differs ence and backgrounds of the officers your life, and I get a lot of people between UM-St. Louis police and are exte.fisive. asking, 'Are you a real cop?'"

OAK . HALL, from page 1

Cutting oil is generally used to reduce friction during the process in which pipes or other metal objects are cut dO\,.,n to size when being manufactured. It can also be used to lubricate pipes and make them con­ nect more easily. Simpson said he did not know the brand of cutting oil used on these pipes, and representatives from Simplex Grinnell were unable to be reached by The CUFTent . . He said repairs wi)l begin this week to replace the PVC pipes (30 the sixth floor of Oak Hall with black iron pipes. It is this floor where the sprinkler malfunctions have occurred. He said this project will take "about a week" to complete. He said if replacing those pipes does not solve the problem, all of the plastic pipes in the building will be replaced "altogether." In an e-mail from John Klein, he stated, "I feel better knowing that they are pulling out the plastic pipe and putting metal pipe in," Klein spoke at the second meeting held last,Wednesday at 9 p.m., which was an open "town hall" meeting for Oak Hall residents. At the meeting, he said replacing the pipes "should" stop the problems, but he could not be 'sure until it was See YOiJrjostens Representati~e on campus tried. "At anytime, anywhere in the Carrie Fasiska • Slaff PbOIr€mpber . world, pipes can just burst," he said. Krystle Morehouse, freshman, political science, voices her opin­ D~te: Tues. , Sept.· 26th & Wed., 27th He said originally it was believed ion while Stephanie Smith, junior, psychology, listens on as to be a problem with the water pres­ Alyssa Washington, sophomore, nursing, waits to ask a question at the town hall meeting Wednesday night. . Time: 10:30-6:00 sure. "So, we turned the pressure down, and then, obviously, we had Place: Bookstore ' another problem," he said. damaged by the flooding problems. but that he and other Residential Life !:Ie said "bad. things happen" and The forms were given out at the town employees have "always ~ncouraged he hopes these problems will be hall meeting and Klein said they will it." . solved soon. "Obviously, we did not be submitted for reimb'ursement According to Klein, a list of dam­ plan to have Jacuzzi suites allover from the contractor's insurance com­ ages is still being compiled and the online, anytime, to design a custom class ring the building," he said jokingly. pany. repairs will cost "thousands of dol­ Residents of Oak Hall have until Klein said that due to the unique . lars," but the actual dollar amount tell your coUege story. Only at jostens.com. Friday to fill out a claims form situation, students filing a claim do will not be estimated until the list has regarding their personal belongings not have to have renter's insurance, . been compiled, ~ hc[nrr£nt

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MOVIE REVIEW 'House of Sand' is wonderful saga of .longing .and loss

By CATE MARQUIS be disappointed with this multi-role finds herself in 1910. An elegant, oivi­ performance either. lized· woman from the city, she and her A&E Editor The film is simply good human moth.er Dona Maria (Fernanda story telling, fully accessible to any Montenegro) are dragged. to the remote Without a doubt, 'House of Sand" is audience member willing to read·a few Maranhao of Brazil by Aurea's domi­ one of the year's best films, a lush, subtitles. neering, much older husband Vasco. haunting tale of life in a wildly beauti­ Beyond the House ,of SinI . Where others see desolation, Va~co ful but stark landscape. moving story, somehow sees the prorrllse of'prosperi­ Beautiful!y photographed and bril~ "House Of Sand" is ty and insists that they cannot leave. liantly acted, the Brazilian multi-gener­ a visual delight, *****Director: With her mother as her only female ational drama "House Of Sand" ~ells with the stark and Andrucha company, Aurea finds herself pregnant the tale of a woman, her mother and her stern beauty of the Waddington and stranded in this empty, isolated daughter, stranded in a remote coastal white rolling sand pla~. area of northern Brazil, an isolated and dunes, the sparkling blue sea, and end­ Over the decades, even as she raises barren land entirely composed of sand, less, cloudless' sky a delight to behold,' her daughter Maria ifrthe shadow of the sky and sea. The visual imagery is almost surreal dunes, she tries to escape this place of Fernanda Montenegro (Central and we could easily have been persuad­ exile. . Station) and Fernanda Torres, who are ed that tl,ley are on a distant planet, their This is a multilayered story that actually mother and daughter, play the world seems that otherworldly. works on many levels. While it is a tale ARTS ON CAMPUS mother, the woman and the daughter at As beautiful as the images may be, of personal hardship, it is also a tale of various stages of their lives, in a bril­ we also appreciate its inescapable aus­ the changes in the world at large from liant fashion. terity and inhospitality to life. It is a 191.0 to the 1960s. Film aficionados who recall place .to visit, not a place to live. . At Gallery Visio Pb:JIo 0JtuIey !bny Pictures Classics Fernanda Montenegro's wonderful per­ Yet this beautiful but barren land­ Now through Sept. 30, formance in "Central Station" will not scape is where Aurea (Fernanda Torres) See HOUSE OF SAND, page 18 Seu 'Jorge and Fernanda Torres perform in "House of Sand;" the exhibit, "Moving Forward," featuring mixed media art by UM­ St. Louis students Emily Robbins and Jessi Kelley ATASTE OF BEIJING AT THE PAC will be on display.

At Gallery 210 Now through Oct. 7, 'The Biennial: The UM­ St. Louis Fine Art Faculty' exhibit of faculty art work in Gallery A.

Now through Nov. 18, St. Louis photographer Ken Konchel's "Elegant City" photo exhibit on urban architecture will be shown in Gallery B.

Now through Nov. 18, Gallery 210 will host 'Vat,' a video art exhibit by Van McElwee, Webster art professor. At the Mercanti e' Library "History Uncorked: Two Centuries of Missouri Wine" opens Thursday, Sept. 28 and runs through June 30. The exhibit has artifacts from the Missouri wine indus­ try. Open during library hours. Call 7242 for more information. Arianna Sbing Quartet at PAC

UM-St. Louis artists-inc residence Arianna String Quartet performs 'Shostokovich Celebra­ tion' at the PAC on Monday, Sept,. 25 at Mike Sherwin • Managing EdiJor 7:3q p.m. Shuyuan Li performs "Sword Dance Farewell," one of several Beijing Opera-style pieces performed at the Chinese Music Masters event held on Saturday at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Beijing Opera combines music, dance, martial arts, colorful costumes and masks and a touch of comedy. The performance was ol'gainzed by the Center Acapellooza for International Studies with support from the E. Desmond ~ee Global Ethnic Collaboration and the Dr. Y.S. Tsiang Professorship in Chinese Studies. .

High school festival at the PAC on Sept. 26:27, A&E ON CAMPUS A&E ON CAMPUS beginning at 8 a.m. .Maynard Ferguson' tribute KWMU host discusses his book on jazz TOP iTUNES DOWNLOADS remembers jazz legend history at Monday Noon Series lecture

1. How to Save a life - By MYRON McNEILL of the show would soon be available for purchase. mainly performed on boats and then it and Boyle, where jazz clubs were on the Fray StajfWh'ter By MYRON McNEILL The show was divided into two sets made its way to land. He also pointed "both ends of Olive." He said this dis­ Staff Writer . 2. Too Little, Too Late - \yith a 15 minute intermission. Songs like out that there were two histories of jazz · triet "employed more [jazz ml\siciaris] JoJo The late Maynard Ferguson,' a jazz ''Blue Birdland," 'Take the A Train," in St. Louis, "a black oile and a white in a week than any other in the country." - legend 'who played the trumpet, was 'Tenderlly,:' "The Way We Were" and Jazz is synonymous with St. Louis one," referring to a racial divide. He Some of the clubs throughout the St. 3. Chasing Cars - Snow r~membered &t a tribute concert on "Besame Mucho" were performed. There and this week's Monday Noon Series, revealed to the audience how jazz went Louis metro area were segregated, Patrol . Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Touhill were plenty of guest appearances from sponsored . by the Center for with society and as society was a certain while others weren't. Clubs mentioned Performing Arts Center. The Maynard those who previously worked with Humanities, featured author and jazz way, so was the perception of this art were De Balivere, the Blue Note and 4. Money Maker - Ferguson tribute band, which is different Ferguson. Roger Ingram, Andrea expert Dennis Owsley, as he discussed form. Jorge's. Ludacris featuring Pharrell from the Maynard Ferguson band, played Tofanelli, Eric Miyashiro and Walter his book "City of Gabriels." His book He mentioned the likes of several St. ,Jorge's was on the GaSlight Square several of his favorite tunes as well as White were a few who performed with covers jazz artists and the movement of Lonis jazz artists or district - and it was run by Jorge 5. SexyBack - Justin tunes he performed. the band. jazz from the Mississippi Delta to St. 'artists who had S1. Oenris Owsley Martinez, who is highlighted in the Timberlake Nicknamed "the Boss," Maynard's The performance by the band drew Louis from 1919-1973. . Louis connections, Host of "Jazz book, and who was in attendance'at the professional career spanned Slime six enormous rounds of applause throughout. The event took place in room229 of liKe Miles Davis, Unlimited" on lecture. Martinez said his club was "inti- 6. Lips· of an Angel - decades and the sold out hall cheered as PictureS of Maynard and many of hj.s 'the JC Penne.y Building and approxi­ Clark Terry, Eddie KWMU 90.7 FM mate" and that "[he] couldn't get a Hinder the lights dimmed slightly after 7:30 p.m., album covers flashed in the background mately 20-30 people were in attendance Randle, Louis which airs liquor license because of discrimination when the concert began. The stage was as the band performed. Album covers as Owsley delved into. topics ranging Armstrong, Lester [in society of that timeJ;" Martinez 7. Chain Hang Low­ set with the backdrop of a black and white used included "The New Sounds of from jazz and race to the lack of jazz Bowie, Fats Sundays from would also say that many artists like Jibbs photo of Maynard and his trumpet The Maynard Ferguson," "A Message from coverage now and then. He was quoted Marable, Shorty 9 p.m. to ' "Coltrane, Jiinmy Smith, Johnny show began with a slight tune, a~ many of Newport" and ''Birdland.'' as saying "musicians in St. Louis have a Baker and many midnight. Hartman, Shirley Hom, Donald Bird 8. Call Me When the pictures of Ferguson's life flashed The show concluded with a perform­ hard time getting exposure, if they are others who had and Herbie Hancock all came to his You're Sober - before the audience. Some of the photos ance of "Blue Birdland." The audience not part of a symphony." spent some time in St. Louis due to jazi club" here in St. Louis, Evanescence drew laughs while others dryw applauSe. cheered in joy to celebrate the perform­ Owsley also discussed the lack of music. As a special treat, the audience Owsley wrapped up the lecture by Next was the fine show performed by ance of the band and the life Qf Maynard . appreciation many residents, historians got to enjoy early and rare recordings of saying "jazz ,is really and truly an inte­ 9. london Bridge - the tribute band. The tribute band consist­ Ferguson, Maynard lived from 1928- . and media personnel have about jazz, jazz by musicians in St. Louis. gral part of St. Louis culture." After the being that St. Louis is a city where jazz Fergie ed of six saxophonists, six trumpet play­ 2006. As 'the evening's Master of Most notable were some of the ciubs " presentation, he ialso said, "ragtime and' ers and six trombonists. There were two Ceremonies aptly reminded the crowd, heritage is very deep. he mentioned and their locations in the jazz are integral parts of St Louis bisto­ 10. Ring the Alarm - drummers, three piano players and one FerguSon was remembered for always Owsley broke down the evolution of city. of St. Louis. He would discuss ry," 'and "as the history shifted [speak­ 8eyonce ' bass player. The show was taped live and sayillgthat, "[While] many went to work jazz from New Orle::)Ils to it's migration monuments like the Gaslight ,Square ing on the early eras '30'8-'70's] so did it waS announced that the live recording [every day], he went to play." to Sf, Louis. ~e discussed how jazz was' District, which was an area near Olive the outlook on jazz." September 25,2006 ~ht~nrrfnt Page 11

• St. Louis' underground cult following keeps Rockabilly roundup genre alive and rockin' at local venues in the city

By MABEL SUEN faded away, remnants of the rockabilly go dancers. cadets was another young talent- style have combined with other influ­ Lead vocalist Patricia Day was a ed group of entertainers, Features Editor . ences to create sevetal subgenres. spectacle on her own, resembling a tat­ Teenage Harlets. With pink Appearing at Mississippi Nights on too covered; string bass slapping Bettie fluorescent tube lights and While classic rockabilly is a genre Sept. 6, veterans of the scene for near­ Page. Her sultry, sugar-coated voice on-stage banner advertis- C' that died out during the birth and ly the past 20 years Reverend Horton was brought out by her backing band, ing their style as a mix of development of rook and roll, heavy Heat enteFtained old and new fans which energetically played terror punk, surf and rockabilly, influences remain prevalent in popular alike with their country~spiked punka­ inspired tunes about zombies and led crowds had little idea what music, especially in St Louis where it billy styling. the audience in synchronized sing-a­ was in store from the fellows has developed a cult following. With energetic drumming accom­ longs. donned in matching black Several groups with rockabilly roots panied by a thumping, percussive bass The Phenomenauts brought their with white button-ups and ties. made appearances at local venues in beat, fi'ont man Jim Heath glided with own breed of rockabilly to the newly As soon as they got their cue, recent weeks. ease through vibrant guitar licks and modernized Creepy Crawl on Sept. 7. the singer grabbed hold of the Rockabilly is a musical genre that awe-inSpiring solos, preaching lyrics Fully costumed in black and red space microphone and leapt on an audi­ involves the infusion of COlilltry and about cars, drinking and chasing girls. cadet uniforms complete with goggles, ence member, aggressively belting . blues in a fast-paced, backbeat driven He often utilized his trademark ''hurri­ metallic helmets, gear and decor to out in-your-face lyrics. He kept this up frenzy, often emphasizing echoed cane" licks during which he plays lead match, the five piece band went above the entire set, perfomling a literal bar vocals and the raucous slaps of an and rhythm guitar licks simultaneous­ and beyond to get their fans addicted to crawl and dragging a tangled mic upright string bass. ly. their astronomical aura. chord through friendly mosh pits. With its origins in the late '50s in TWo decades of playing in front of The.Phenomenauts put on a stellar Touring buds The Phenomenauts the American South, many argue that fans had not deterred their showman­ set of sci-fi induced psychobilly and' happily participated, spiuningthe Elizabeth Gearflart • Illustrator rockabilly is the earliest form of rock ship in the least. Cracking jokes and pop with elements of new wave, result­ singer around on their shoulders and and roll as it distinct style of music. wheeling and dealing hits from their ant .of the keyboard playing screaming along. With solid simple under the category of best garagelrock­ and the Jerks, Chances are that no ears are nine album discography, the Rev. real­ "pfofessor," who chimed unearthly drum beats and three-chord based abilly. seasoned scene stars The Trip Daddys, strangers to hits produced by early ly revved up crowds during their chords and futuristic sound effects to melodies often amounting to barely Playing laid back grooving tunes and nationally known glam psychobil­ iconlc American artists like Elvis encore and finisher, ''Big Red Rocket a=ntuate the planetary party. above a minute long songs, the sweaty and up-tempo punk covers as part of ly rockers 7 Shot Screamers. Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy of Love." While playing their unique brand of singer brought their punk -surf set to their regular repertoire, the group has To experience the effects of rocka-. Holly. Opening for Reverend Horton Heat rollicking "rocket roll," they empha­ life. gained cityviide acclaim reviving rock­ billy firsthand, check out The Vultures, A definitive song out of this genre .were The Horrorpops, a Danish psy­ sized their gimmick with gadgets, cov­ Popular locals The Vultures are abilly tiffs and refining it to fit their Johnny 0 and the Jerks, and The Trip was Bill Haley's ''Rock Around the chobilly outfit that combined elements ering audiences in showers of toilet another heavily surf influenced group unique vintage vibe. Daddys at the 2006 Loop in Motion Clock." While the image of rebellious of '50s rockabilly, '80s new wave and paper and confetti in a truly out of this to take note of. The south city trio per­ Other bands featured under this cat­ festival on October 7. teenagers jamming out next to juke­ old school punk rock with an astonish­ world performance. formed at the Riverfront Times Music egory at the showcase were blues-driv­ For more information, go to boxes in a malted milkshake shop has ing stage act complete with gothic go- Touring with the set of incredible Showcase Oli Sept. 10 as nominees en, "trashabilly" lamenters Johnny 0 www.ucityloop.comJloopinmotionl. CD REVIEW· Roman Numerals'debut is bleak but beautiful

By MICHAEL BRAN.CH not interested in sticking to current his half-sunglhalf-yelled vocals. He is through a pedal with light distortion trends. just letting go and having a good time and heavy echo effect. StajJWn'ter The bass is the driving factor here . and it really helps the track become Meanwhile, the guitar plays unpre­ For those poor folks tired of having with the guitar holding sustained notes one of the standouts on the album. dictable short riffs aU over the place their eardrums repeatedly assaulted by over it to create a relaxing atmosphere. The music on the Roman Numerals ",Depeche Mode and Joy Division. At times the vocals can be reminis­ and over again. vocals, bleak guitar and synthesizer opening syntb blip and playful echoed singer William Smith shouts "Shadow, The bass generally drives the music cent of those of Peter Murphy or even If you long for the sounds of the landscapes over dance bass and drums guitar notes, the ROIDan Numerals Shadow, Shado ." Smith sounds as: a five or six nores per verse pat­ Da . d Bowie which wolks to increase 1980s post punk masters like Wrre, make for a rewarding listening experi­ establish tbemsdves as a band! that is frantic as the music backing hin} with tern while the guitar is generally run the drama inherent in each track. Smith The Cure and Public Image Ltd., then ence that is hard to forget.

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l'hatos by 'Mlce 'Shenvin • ~ liiIiJor Colin Huber em white), a sophomore forward for the Rivermen, settles the baJl while evading University of Wisconsin-Parkside player Be.n Kreple during Friday nightis home game. Huber scored the team's only goal of the game, resulting in a 1-1 tie.

Jared Smith, a sopho­ more fo .... ward for the Rivermen, competes Christan Wasniewski for a head· ball wfth Christan Wasniewski is a jun­ University of ior and a midfielder for the Wisconsin­ Par\kside Riverwomen soccer team . player Greg Original~ from Troy, Mich., By LAGUAN FUSE Walasek Wasniewski played her first Head Coach Dan King. ''We know more fouls called during the first half during Sports EditOT' we've been working harei. We haven't with 15, while UWP had 10. Friday year of college soccer at been getting the best results, but this The second half was a continuation Oakland University before nigtat's The UM-St. Louis Rivermen defeat­ weekend, the results we got is the award . of the first. More defense on both sides game. coming to UM-St. Louis last ed No. 13 ranked Lewis Flyers Sunday for us working hard and staying at it." prevented a goal. UWP continued to year. afternoon 1-0. TIlls game marked the 'We played well as a tearn," said outshoot UM-St. Louis getting five first win for the Rivermen since Sept. goalkeeper Zach Hoette. "Everybody shots in the second half compared to the Last year, Wasniewski started 10. from the starting lineup to the subs com­ Rivermen's two shots. Fouls continued in 19 games and played in all Lewis pressed offensively during the ing in, (they) played their hearts out. It to accumulate during the second half as 20 of the season. She had first half getting off six shots compared was an overall team effort." UWP was called for 12 and UM-St. four goals for the season and to the Rivermen's two shots. Each team The UM-St Louis Rivermen tied Louis,13. was named a GLVC Academic recorded two saves during the first balf. No. 25 ranked WlScon,sin-Parkside on "We got the first goal and I thought During the second half, Lewis recorded Friday 1-1. The game was called with All-Conference selection. we had some quaJity chances and just five shots and UM-St. Louis .recorded 4:13 left in the first overtime due to didn't put them away," said King. three. lightning in the area "Last weekend we lost two in a row On Friday, against UW­ Fouls picked up for both sides during The Rivermen scored quickly getting and that was bad. I don't think we came Parkside, Wasniewski had her the second half of the game as each team a 1-0 lead in a little more than two min­ out to play those two games and we just first goal of the 2006 season tried to gain an advantage. utes into the game. Forward Colin had some bad breaks," srud defender when she headed a ball Lewis went from three fouls in the Huber scored the goal with the assist Ryan Van Dillen. 'The way we reacted passed by Ta ra Reitz and gave first half to 10 fouls in the second half going to forward Jared Smith. this past weekend shows a lot of heart in the team a. 1-0 victory. while UM-St. Louis remained some­ WIsconsin-Parkside answered back the team, a lot of character. The. games what steady with five in the first and with a goal by Bill Haga in the 14th are the kind of games that build charac- seven in the second. minute of the game. Haga scored the ter." UPCOMING GAMES The only goal of the game came in goal with the assist from Johnson Thoa Next weekend the Rivermen with the 53rd minute of the game, when and Bojan 10vicic. . face Drury and Rockhurst, both teams in VoOeybii Colin Huber scored unassisted. Huber The game remained tied at the half, the top three of the GLVC standings. ended the game with one goal and two but pressure on the' goal was controlled The Rivermen soccer team's current Sept 26 r shots on the goal. . by WIsconsin-Parkside. UWP had six record is 5-3-1 (2-3-1 GLVC). at Drury "When you work hard and get shots during the first half while UM-St. "We have to·go out and play hard and results, it picks the whole team up," said Louis managed two. The Rivermen had do what we've been doing," Hoette said. 7 p.m . Sept. 29 VS. Bellarmine 7 p.m . Victory against lJW-Parkside is 100th-win for Coach Goetz Sept. 30 vs. Northern Kentucky By LAGUAN FUSE getting those wins over the years," said 2 p.m. Sports Editor Goetz. '''The real win was for a group of young kids beating a good team." Men's Tentis The Riverwomen have been on a Women's soccer Head Coach Beth rollercoaster this season. The team has Oct. 1 Goetz recorded her lOOth career win yet to win tv.'o consecutive games and is at Illinois-Springfield Friday night against Wisconsin-Parkside. currently 10th in the GLVC standings. 12 p.m. The win was also the first conference win Next weekend UM-St Louis will face off for the University of Missouri-St Louis, against Rockhurst and Dnuy, two top bringing the overall team record to 4-5-1 GLVCteams. Women's SocCer (l-4GLVC). "We have nine freshman and no sen­ Sept. 29 The first half of the game finished iors, we're a very young team," said with neither team dominating offensive-. . Goetz. '1 think we're talented and I think at Rockhurst ly; the half ended with both teams tied at we've played the tough part of the GLVC 7:30 p.m. zero. Defense ruled the field for both . schedule so far and with a young team it's teams with Wisconsin-Parkside getting going to take a while for things to come Oct, 1 only two shots during the first half while together. I also think we have a lot of at Drury UM-St Louis managed three shots. tough teams corning up and we have the 2:30 p.m. During the second half, the Riverwomen Head Coach Beth ability to compete with any of the teams." Riverwomen continued to dominate Goetz picked up her l00th win . In order to return to the GLVC tourna­ defensively and did not allow a single after the team beat UW·Parit 13 match . He said he would like to see DrUlY 8 0 31 Northem Kentucky 7 2 oj SlUE 15 2 UW-l'arkside Bellarmine I the team improve on the team's current 7 1 1 t 6 2 o i Indianapolis 14 4 2-2 conference record. Indiilnilpolis 8 3 oi Indianapolis 8 3 o : Lewis 11 4 Oaudia Medina was not able to play Northern Kentucky 5 2 11 Rockhur>t 7 3 1 i Southern Indiana 10 5 Rockhur>t Drury in the game, after being injured in a 6 3 1 ! 6 3 1 i Northern Kentucky 9 8 UM-St louis 4 3 1 ! UW-Parkside 5 3 1 [ Bellannine 6 6 game against Quincy on Sept. 19. Bellarmine 5 4 SlUE 4 4 1 I lJW-Parkside 5 9 o!I Laner said that Dot having Medina SlUE 3 3 3 ; UM-St Louis 4 5 1 ' Drury 6 11 was a disadvantage but not the deciding UM·Rolla 1 Kentucky Wesleyan 4 5 0 I 3 4 1 IUM-St louis 5 10 factor in the loss. Saint Joseph's 1 7 2 i Souti1em Indianil 3 6 0: Quincy 4 12 Coach Lauer said the team needs to Scu1hem Indiana 6 1 ! Lewis 2 7 oI Kentucky Wesle>foll 2 11 : be focus on achieving consistency in Quine,! 7 1 1 Saint Joseph's 1 9 o i Sairrt Joseph's 1 14 /:emucky Wesleyan 0 10 UM·RoIlc 0 9 , setting. hitting, passing and serving in 0 1 order to be cc 'ul and get wins. °1 Box scores: ! Box scores: j Box scor~: Lauer said he has confidence in his September 22 2 F September 22 2 F 1 September 22 1 2 3 squad to brush off the loss and get ready ! UW·Parkside 0 1 , lJW·Parkside 0 0 o I SlUE NY) 30 30 30 to move ahead this season. UM-St louis Malt Johnson • !'bolo BdilOt 0 1 ! UM-St louis (W) 0 1 1 : UM-St Louis 24 10 13 After the loss, UM-St. Louis moves SeptEmber 24 1 2 F ! SeptEmber 24 1 2 F ! September 23 1 2 3 Shamika Williams and Sarah Eisnaugte, both sophomore middle hitters, high above the net to to a 5-9 record with eleven games left in fly Lewis 0 0 o i Lewis 0 Q o i Southern Indiana 0M 30 31 30 blo<:k the ball Friday night against SIU-Edwardsville. the regular season. UM-St. Louis (W) 0 1 1 i UM-St Louis (W) 2 3 5 i UM-St Louis 13 29 18

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Prevention is key Roesler also suggests designating maJonty of people are not out to completely sex.ed up." able to. help. Again, ·the first line of friends and family.~ of tl1e v)ctlm. a driver when going to a party, as "score" via date rape dmgs or alco­ action is to report the incident to the Tagger said the most important thing Unfortunately, there are only a that person will usually be responsi­ hol. After the attack authorities. to do for victims is to 'believe them. few ways to limit your chances of ble and make sure everyone who Roesler says that people do not Many victims of date rape "It's pretty upsettim,g to bear," she date rape. Short of living your life in went to the party also leaves the have to live scared, just to be aware The great majority of people who believe they "had it coming to said. "But that is not the time to start a safe room in your basement, there party. of their surroundings and not put fall victim to sexual assault do not them." doubting the person." are precautions women and men can It is also important to leave con­ themselves in situations that could report it Whether dressing in a provoca­ It is important to remember that take to lessen their chances of an 'tact information when going. out on lead to sexual assault. The decision t9 go to the hospital tive way or being flirtatious, it does the victims lost power and control incident. a date or to a party, Roesler said, so "CkJod people make bad mistakes or the police is the decision of the not matter. No one has it coming to over their bodies in ,the attack, and According to UM-St. Louis Chief people will know how to make con­ sometimes," Roesler said. victim. According to Lori TaggeI', him. The act of date rape is a viola­ . one of the best ways to help is to of Police Bob Roesler, common tact if worries arise. "Obviously 'no' means no, but some . counseling psychologist at illvI-St. tion,. a violent act that no one allow them to regain mat control. sense is the most important ally a It also is a good idea to check in people think they are entitled to do Louis' counseling services, . it is deserves, Tagger said . . person can have when preventing periodically while at a party or on a what they wish." important to seek medical attention. On campus, the Trauma Center One more thing ... date rape. First and foremost, avoid date. Joyce !v1ushaben, professor of . "Go to the hospital or an emer­ and the Counseling Center are set up . getting intoxicated. "It's not childish," Roesler said. political and social sciences, says gency room if at all possible," to' help students through such a hor­ . No matter what YOll may have Alcohol lowers inhibitions and "It's unfortunate, but some people that in order to begin large scale pre­ Tagger said. "All the evidence van­ rific, life altering experience. heard, no matter what you are feel­ makes for an easy target for the are treacherous out there." vention, the way boys are raised . ishes with the' first shower, and if "We are available to help," ing, even if you feel the tests may "designer" date rape drugs. While the measures- listed aboye needs to change. you want to pursue legal action, all Tagger said. "Unfortunately, we do . humiliate you, it is best to report the Even though alcohol is a favorite will help, constant vigilance is a per­ 'The only way to start resolving that evidence is gone." have experiences in helping people incident. target for predators, Roesler said son's only true protection against . this issue is to fundamentally change If, for some reason, you decide deal with this." There is the aspect of your own people should neit let down their date rape. the way we raise our young males," not to report the assault, it is impor­ Many victims go into denial after health and healing to know the per­ guard when drinking things as mun­ So the question becomes, how she said. . . tant to tell someone what happened. . an attack, according to Tagger, espe­ son responsible for this act is going dane as soda or coffee. can a person actually enjoy a social Additionally, the culture of mod­ Mushaben said an€lther problem cially since most rapes are perpetrat­ to be punished. "Be cautious when drinking even life when the threat of date rape is em Amelica, where sex sells, is a women face is the prospect of a trial. ed by someone the victim knows. Additionally, health concerns non-alcoholic beverages," R?esler very real? problem, Mushaben said. . "Trials and the m~dia are des­ "Victims often dismiss it," she will need to be addressed, including said. "People will use dmgs like People do not want to go about "By telling our youth just say no, tined to drag the woman through the said. "They minimize it, saying 'it the possible spread of sexually Rohipnol to facilitate their actions in . locking themselves in their rooms, we are setting up a dichotomy," she slime," she said. . wasn't really a rape." . transmitted diseases and unwanted regular drinks as well." and the simple fact is, the great said. "No, no, no, but everything is People at UM-St. Louis are avail- Rape also can be traumatic on . pregnancy.

HOUSE OF S A ND, f,!!!!!.paf{eJ 0 _ __ . __ ._._ Against the backdrop of the early twentieth century, the story of Aurea, her mother and daughter touch on not only their own personal lives but the changes of roles of women and even attitudes on race, as their lives are inter­ twined with those of descendants of escaped slaves, their only neighbors in this isolated province. As the century progresses and technology makes the world a smaller place, the remoteness of their shoreline house of sand fades into history, just as their lives and past have. Mother and daughter Fernanda Montenegro and Fernanda Torres play Aurea, her mother and Aurea's daugh­ ter Malia at various ages, adding anoth­ er layer of meaning to the film. At the story's beginpjng, daughter Torres plays Atln~a and Montenegro plays her mother Dona Maria Later Montenegro plays Aurea with Ton'es taking to role of Aurea's now-grown daughter Maria. The shifting roles force one to reflect on the relationships between mothers " and daughters at various stages of life. The white sand landscape of this remote area of Brazil is almost a char­ acter itself.in tiUs story. We cannot help but be enthralled with its wild beauty, . even as the encroaching white sand dunes threaten to engulf their tiny beachside home. The film's wonderful phorography makes LIS gasp time and again with its powerful and compelling imagery, as the rolling dlmes mirror the rolling sea, and the looming sky fills the screen, dwarfing the humans in the landscape. Director Andrucha Waddington's ''HDuse of Sand" is filled with both

love and heartbreak, a tale of both des­ ~ :- ' peration and unexpected joy found in unlike places. Reportedly, the director was inspired by a photograph to make this haunting movie. Without a doubt it is one of the best films of the year, a joy to watch for the beautiful photography and the ' skillful acting and a thought provoking story , -, ' that will stay with you.

E COLOGY, from page 5

We must guard and nourish this treasure for without it mankind will disappear and earth will become one more lifeless object revolving around the sun. All that we have striven to .. accomplish in developing civilization ...a. I will be forever lost if we fail to sup­ CO CO port the ecological system which . (X) ,- I underlies humanity, itself. It is impor­ 0" tant that at some time in his control of c: '< eanh man ends his self-destruction by c:I war; it is even more fundamental that til he support human life 'through the g maintenance of a flourishing eCologi­ cal system." Hams then continues: "We must study, and learn to appreciate, the bal­ CD...... ance of life-plant, animal and hLl1llan C/)' life upon our precious planet. Our CD goal for this century should be to end the wars which destroy human life ' while we strengthen our ecological system to enable hLl1llan life to flour­ ish." These are words all of us must con- . sider. World ecology may be a pas­ sion;tte interest of Whitney Harris but really it is in all of our interest.

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