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I September 29, 2003 Your source for campus news and infonnation ISSUE 1096
Rivermen shut out by SlUE. THECURRENTONLINE.COM UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - S T. LOU IS Student found Renowned sculptor's "Beppe" arrives Budget Artist Mark diSuvero videotaping in oversees the installation of his cuts force massive 9utdoor abstract sculpture, UMSL restroom "Beppe" outside the Fine Arts Building on system to Saturday. "Beppe" is nature's call." BY .JASON GRANGER constructed of The perpetrator's name has not Editor-in-Chiej painted steel, been released but Bob Samples, reevaluate stainless steel and Police are asking for the help of director of University found objects anyone who used the third-floor Communications, said the student has including pieces of a women's restroom in Clark Hall last been suspended indefinitely. They do locomotive, backhoe programs Monday between 9 a.rn. and 12:30 not know what charges might be fIled. and dairy processing p.m. Police say a male student video - . "Our police are working with the equipment. BY BECKY ROSNER taped women urinating between those county prosecutor to figure out what to According to Louis times. charge him with," News Editor Lankford, professor According to Samples said. "Right in art and art history, an e-mail sent out --"-- now, it is'an academic t diSuvero "is one of by Joyce matter." All four campuses in the UM In my mind, there the top three most Mushaben , Samples said the System are scheduled to undergo a admired, respected professor of was some police cannot release Program Viability Audit. Five and influential political science, confusion as to why the perpetrator's name academic programs and one scultors living today. who has taken a until he is charged department at UM-St. Louis are being the campus wasn't It is an incredible personal interest with something, and identified at this time. honor to have a in the incident, a notified. that is where the Programs that are being audited at diSuvero sculpture student went in to student body comes UM-St. Louis are French (B.A.), here by such a use the restroom - Bob Samples, ill. German (B.A.), gerontology (M.A.), distinguished artist." and noticed Director University "We have been mathematics (PhD.), nursing (phD.) Lankford credits suspicious Communications interviewing possible and physiological optics (M.S. and colleague Glen behavior in one of witnesses and PhD.). This is the first year that the Gentele, the director the . stalJ.S. victims," Samples UM-System has required that such ,,-- of Laumeier According to said. "We are showing audits be conducted. Sculpture Park and ,. Mushaben's e-mail, the student went them the videotape." According to Jerry Durham, vice an UMSL professor, back several times over the course of Samples said part of the problem chancellor of academic affairs, a PVA for initiating the three hours and noticed the person was they are having is showing a sensitive committee will examine six main project, which he still in the stall. and unflattering videotape to potential points of information in conducting believes will better "Fearing that this person was victims. each audit: collaborations perhaps in distress, ill or otherwise in Police would not comment on the ·Quality of faculty and students; between UMSL and need of assistance, she called campus investigation other than to say they ·Outcomes of instruction, research the sculpture park. , security," Mushaben's e-mail says. have to wait for charges to be pressed, . and outreach activities; "(After calling campus police) but Samples said he believes there was ·Student demand and state need Security found a man in the stall, some miscommunication about the for the affected programs; equipped with a video camera that he situation. had ostensibly used to tape women in see VIDEOTAPE, page:3 various stages of responding to see PROGRAM CUTS, page 3 Grindstaff elected \'P
BY B ECKY ROSNER people recognize who she is and what . 'ews Editor she stands for. Also on the flyer was her campaign platform, including: eating facility on South Campus, On Thursday, senior Beth usage of My Gateway, improving Grindstaff" s election a~ the Student parking options, homecoming, Government Association vice representing the student body and pre~ident was announced by the working with the UM-St. Louis Office of Student Life. Final voting master plan. Going to various results were Grindstaff with 340 organizations and being endorsed by votes; Amanda 13 also helped Steihr, 163 votes. Grindstaff win. Campaigning First, Grindstaff by both wants to get candidates was homecoming up conducted during and running; she the beginning of said they are the week. Voting currently behind occurred online schedule. Meeting on Tuesday and with Reinhart Wednesday. A Schuster, vice total of 506 chancellor of stu den t s Administrati ve participated in Services, to get the voting. planning for the Krist)' Runde, eating facility on president of SGA., South Campus on told Grindstaff on uack is also all the T h u r s day agenda. m 0 r Il i n g . Grindstaff also Grindstaff said believes that that her win could Beth Grindstaff Student Court also be contributed to the people who needs to be up and running; thus, helped out with her campaign. justices will be chosen at the next Helping run Runde's, Belmy Suen's SGAmeeting. The Blanche M. Touhill Periorming Arts Center opened its doors for an open house on Tuesday. Here, a cellist crosses the expansive (Treasurer of SGA) and Adam Forming an election committee window of the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater. The open house featured a ribbon cutting and free concerts by UMSL groups. Schwadron's (ran for the SGA will be one of the first things done. presidency in spring 20(3) campaigns Constitutionally, the committee bas to last year, helped her campaign hard have at least six members; Grindstaff for herseLf. "We had a strategy flDm said that she would like to have more the beginning," Grindstaff said. "This students serving. 'The only way we. PAC holds open house is the third election that I have can get good election roles is if we competed in; I ran two years ago and I have a diverse cOl11lnittee giving input BY BECKY ROSNER of Curators and other University the first time." performed in the E. Desmond and lost, but I learned from that." into what should be changed," Mary Ann Lee Theater. Instrun1ental News Editor leaders. Members of the campus, as Performances were scheduled for Using the same exact logo on Grindstaff.said, ______.. ______.. well as people from the community every hour. Visitors were able to see as Chamber Ensembles, Keyboard solos, every flyer, poster and handout helped see GRIN DSTAFF page 3 watched as the nbbons on the PAC much or as little as they wanted. Vocal Jazz Ensembles, Jazz Combos, The Blanche M. Touhill doors were cut "There was a big Beginning at noon in the main theater, Vocal Solos and a Percussion Performing Arts Center held its official turnout in the morning for the ribbon the Anheuser-Busch Performance Ensemble were all performers grand opening 011 Tuesday. A group of cutting," John Kennedy, director of the Hall, the University Band kicked off throughout the day. Free rem hments students, staff, faculty and community PAC, saiel "There were 4 or 5 cameras the day. Other University musical were also available to visitors. members piled into the center for here; I know I talked with FOX, and groups followed during the day. Kennedy said that the staff of the
I ~~~EX~ ~ ~~ Open House. there were also radio reporters." University Singers, Jazz Ensemble, center is still getting into the swing of .. .. -.. - The day kicked off with a ribbon After the ceremony, visitors were University Orchestra, Brass Choir and things. Through the events that have NeW5_ ... 3 cutting outside the center at 11 a.m. led into the building for the first time. H.S. Honors Jazz Band were all been happening, they are learning q.P.!J::1ion~ __. _ _ .. _. __ 4 & 5 The Hazelwood Central High School Throughout the day people were able performers on the main stage. This what works and what does not work. Drum Line performed the beginning to come and go as they pleased. Tours was the first time that campus groups ''There's lots of little things we're §c:;i~.n.c~ .C:~lum r:t ~~_ 5 were able to perform on the large fixing here and there," Kennedy said. salute. Student banner-bearers carried of the building were offered, as well as Features 6 &: 7 banners from each of the colleges and perfonllances in the E. Desmond and stage. "Every hour there was a new 'The biggest challenge is for the --- -. -.-.....-~ bearers also carried the Missouri, US. Mary Ann Lee Theater and the performance in the theaters, so there performers." ... " .... _...... _.-8. ... _, ... ?_" fi:--1'l lulheuser- Busch Performance Hall. was a lot of changeover," Kennedy and UM-St. Louis fl ags in. .._. ... __ .... __ ,,_. . ... _._ .. J~ & 13 Included in the platform party were The entire day was free to those who said. "I think: they all wished that they Chancellor ThOlUas George, came. One woman from the had a little more practice under their ...... _... _... ..,.J,1 Chancellor Emeritus Blanche M. community said, "I was in complete belt, but they're doing admirably." 15 Touhill, various members of the Board awe when I walked into the center for Starting at 12:30 p.m., groups also see OPEN HOUSE, page 3 Page 2 .11re Current September 29, 2003
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Joyce BY PATRICIA LEE support of Dean Mark Burkholder, can also be applied towards the stu- .- ... Mushaben, Staff \Vriter who has been very active and sup dent's specific major. . professor of portive of tlus prograJl1. 1 was able to Deborah Henry,.a lecturer at the comparative persuade him and Don Driemeier that Pierre Laclede Honors College, politics and On Sept. 15,' the Institute for tllis prograJl1 has an extraordinill-Y teaches several courses that fulfiII the director of Women's and Gender Studies held an potential for growth," Mushaben Honors College requirements, which 'if' the Institute open bouse at the new location in 211 said. also COunt toward a Certificate in for Women's Clark Hall, This coincided with the At open ' house, the Institute Gender Studies: "It's a very interdis & Gender 25th illmiversary founding of the unveiled its new logo, which was ciplinaryprogranl that a student who Studies, institute, 'designed by a student in the Fine Alts embarks into the certificate program chats with Joxce Mushaben, director of the Department. A contest was sponsored can take classes from across various professor of IWGS, expects the Institute to be by Marian Aruies, assistant professor disciplines," Henry said. music (and , more prominent now that the office is in fine arts. The rWGS requested and Annual writing awards were also I", the insti in a central location. paid for the contest. Laura Clark, presented at the open house. These tute's newest Formerly, the Institute was located who created the winning design. were given out to students who wrote honorary in -a smaller area, 607-608 SSB received a $150 prize, while runner about various aspects of gender stud member) Tower. "We had two little offices; we up AdaJl1 Trautt received $50, ies and were open to all students. Barbara didn't even have a storage cabinet. The Institute also introduced First place went to Emily Trevathan, Harbach dur We did not have a meeting room," Barbara Harbach as its newest hon second place went to Kelly ing an open Mushaben said. "We had to share the orary professor. Harbach is the wife Herrenkohl, and third place went to house for the 13th floor lounge with the of UM-St. Louis Chancellor Thomas Amy Debrecht. IWGS's new ACCDunting Club and all the other George and will be teaching a course "For this program to grow, people location at department~ in the Tower," called Women in Music. have to know where we are. We don't 211 Clark Mushaben credited several people As with the other courses that go have to worry about the elevator Hall on Sept. with the move to Clark Hall. "I have toward the Certificate in Women's breaking down; this is handicap 15 . been able to rely very heavily on the and Gender Studies, some courses accessible," Mushaben said.
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An evening program was also open Next, at 6:45 p.m., was the unveil wall. to anyone. Festivities kicked off at 6 ing of the Touhill bust. The bust was Concluding the day was a concert p.m. with the UM-St. Louis Alumni made by artist Harry Weber and com in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Association reception in the Emerson nlissioned by the UM-St. Louis Hall. Arianna .String Quartet with St. Grand Promenade. "We [the Alumni Alurrrni Association. The president of Louis Symphony Orchestra concert Association] sponsored the event and tile Alumni Association, chair of the master David Halen and Webster purchased the bust,'" Colleen Red and Gold Task Force and the University Professor Daniel Schene, Watermon, director of Alumni and sculptor were all present. Touhill and piaJlist, perfoffiled. UM-St. Louis Constituent Relations, said. "There George both ,made .remarks on the alumna Jane Boschert-Jennings also was a good mix of people present for sculpture. The sculptlU'e is located by performed a variety of solo selections, the event." . the main entrance, next to the donor accompanied by UM-St. Louis Professor Robert Rayon piano.
RIGHT: Former UM-St. Louis Chancellor Blanche Touhill stands outside the Performing Arts Center on Tuesday after cutting one of the ribbons dur ing opening~day festivities. The center is named after Touhill, who served as chancellor from 1990 to 2002.
LEFT: Jason Hanson, a saxophonist with the University Jazz Ensemble, checks out his fel low players after performing a solo during the PAC's open house on T\Jesday afternoon.
~ GRINDSTAFF, fran-I page 1 VIDEOTAPE, from page 1
She wants to have Ii wide range of stu One thing that the vice president "In my nlind, there was some con Mushaben said this action is unac it [the petition] up," Mushaben said. need to be alerted as soon as po. sible so elect would like to see changed in the dents involved in activities and com fusion as to why !pe campus wasn't ceptable in light of not only the danger "Some women" groups on CaJl1pUS they can aleli students to any potential election rules is the use of computers mittees. "We need to get all kinds of notified," Samples said. ''There was but out of respect to the possible vic believe the inlllge of the ampus takes danger. people involved," Grindstaff said. "I for voting. All computers on canlpus some speculation that the individual is tims. In her e-mail., Mushaben said the priOli.ty over safety: ' Currently, there is a high demand for are not considered polling places; want to have a diverse homeconling still out there, but be was apprehended," information needs to be available MU$haben reiterated this point in so called "water sports" or "golden ..' however, students are able to' vote at committee. 1 want a cross-section of Samples said out of respect to the because next time the offense could be her e-maiL saying "We need to make it showers" videos on the Internet. all of them and at those off-campus as tills canlpus participating in the com ongoing investigation, the student's more serious than voyeurism. just as cle.1r to the campus police that 141 ,000 items appeared in a Yahoo ' well. She said that she does under mittee, so that we have all kinds of nanle and the incident as a whole was Mushaben has started a petition calling we will not tolerate eifort'> to protect search of the term "water sports + input." stand that it nught be problematic to not immediately announc.ed to the cam for the immediate release of informa their image, or possibly reduce their pom." make all places that have more than Being able to help is something pus. Samples sent out an e-mail last tion relating to the safety of people on caseloads or reporting requirements, at Samples said events such as these three computers polling places. that the vice president-elect is most ThlU'sday via MyGateway e-mail campus. the expense of their own security." are reported yearly under the Oeary As for managing her time, excited about. She said that she ha~ a , accOlmts alerting the campus to the sit "I went home and thought about it Mushaben believes if tb re is :m Act wluch mandates universities report Grindstaff said that should not be a lot of experience fighting for students· ~ , uation. and got sick to my stomach, so I typed incident like thi again, faculty and staff their crime tatistics. problem. Being organized and com rights, and that tllis will definitely mitted, she said, will be the main fac help her throughout the term. Being tors for success. Being involved in able to put these tools to good use is BUDGET CUTS, franz page 1 ASUM and speech and debate are important for her. 'Tm excited; it's an some other commitments that she has. awesome opportunity to be able to do -Centrality to the mission of the suspension or discontinuation are pos majority of the programs being looked mary cause of the PYA's. "111e pro "All these things are so intertwined," good things for the students here at CillUpUS and the University of sible outcomes to the audit. The com into. Seven programs are being gram viability audit., are one approach ~ Grindstaff said. UMSL," Grindstaff said. "I'm really Missouri; mittee may also suggest that a pro reviewed at the Columbia campu , ill110ng many efforts to operJte thi, Getting people involved is the pri grateful to all the people who helped -Comparative advantages or gram become a cooperative program three at Kansas City and 12 at the canlpus as efficiently as possible, and mary goal of Grindstaff for the year. me." uniqueness of the program; and with that of another campus. "After Rolla campus: "The decision to con when appropriate, to make program The adequacy of resources to sup reviewing the recommendations of the duct program viability audits ' stems adjustments consistent with the: canl
! port the program and other financial PYA committee, Chancellor [Thoma.~] from an executive guidline entitled pu ' mi~sion, student interest in the considerations. George will make final decisions on 'Program Assessment and Viability program and societal need for the pro 'These audits will be conducted in any actions to Ix: taken concerning the Audit' issued in De ember ~002 by gram," DurhaJl1 said. "The campus the current [fall 2003] semester by a affecteD degree program and/or acade [former] President [Manuel] Pacheco, has also pursued a range of other mea committee of ten tenured UM-St. mic unit," DurhaJl1 said. then president of the UM-System," sures in an effort to respond to budget Louis facility members and five DurhaJl1 also said that all pu bhc Durham said. constraints, while also seeking io administrators," Durham said. After universities in Missouri are feeling tbe Programs that are being examined maintain the quality of academic the audit, the PYA committee may strain of reductions in state support for result from low enrollment numbers, progress." suggest a range of possible recom their CaJl1puses. Southeast Missouri high 0 t and various other factors. George is in the process of appoint mendations for each audited program State University is aL~o considering Who and what will be affected in the ing a PYA comminee. Th.e l1WT1CS of or acadenlic unit. changes in programs, as a result of the long run will be held in the hands of the faculty members that will be serv Placing the unit on probation for a recent budget problems. It is still too George, who will make the final deci ing on the committee wi ll be released fixed time period with an outcome early to tell which campuses will be sions on the outcome of programs at shortly. "I will convene the conunittee based improvement plan, modifying, most affected by the changes. UM-St. Loui . almost in1luediately after the members consolidating with other programs. Overall, graduate programs are the Bud get restraints ha e been the pri- have been identified," DurhaJl1 said. NEWSSRIEFS- Performing Arts Center p.m.; tickets are $15 and may be PellllY Conference C nter. Faculty, - me PAC On-Friday. The concert, :nti~ earns kudos in Riverfront purchased by calling -4949 or visit staff and students are welcome; call tied "A Tribute to M aynar~ I Times' "Best of' issue ing thePAe. -6135 for more information. Ferguson," will begin at 8 p.m. I - Riverfront ' Times recently Tickets are $15 and $35; call -4949 for tickets and more information. named the Blanche M. Touhill United Way campaiS!l Tailgate IJarty at soccer Performing Arts Center "Best New begins; will run until Oct. 10 game on Friday - The United Way CaJl1paign will The student chapter of the Perfornlance Space" in the annual Merger discussions between kick off today and run until Oct. 10. Alumni As ociation will be holding "Best of St. Louis" issue. This illt Northwest and MU slow The campus goal is $56,000; dona a tailgate party on Friday before It was recently allllOUIlced that newsstands on Sept. 24. To read the tions can be one-time pledges or both the men's and women's soccer the merge between Northwest full story visit http://riverfront payroll deductions. Call-5267 or gaJl1es at the DOll Dallas Soccer Missouri State and the UM System times. com/iss uesl200 3 -09- e-mail [email protected] for Field. The Riverwomen will start at would be slowed. The nvo presi- . 24/bestarts23.htmllllindex.html. more information. 5 p.m. and men at 7 p.m. The party dents of the universities have decid German puppet theater to is fTee and open to the public, call ed that they would like to establish perform 7 p.m. Tuesday at Farewell reception for -4535 or e-mail [email protected] for a strategic partnersillp before pursu PAC administrative aide Presnell further information. ing illly further. The talks will C011- - On Wednesday there will be a tinue; however, the institutions will - German puppet group to per Farewell Reception to honor Sharon form at PAe. Das Meininger Puppet Maynard Ferguson and not seek legislation to affect the Presnell, outgoing administrative merge during the next session of Theater, from Germany, will per Arturo Sandoval to perform aide in continuing education. The Jazz trumpeters Maynard form "Der standhafte Zinnsoldat" the General Assembly in January. Jesse Gater! ]!Je Current reception will be from 3 to 5 p.m. in Ferguson and Arturo Sandoval, along on Tuesday. The show begins at 7 They decided that more time is Amanda Stiehr, SGA vice president candidate, speaks with would the Summit Lounge of the J.e. with surprise guests, will pelform at needed for discussion. be voters on her final campaign drive Wednesday. Page 4 -.... o ttleY I edfoods? • 'Frankenfoods' : Debate rages on --e best album that pected products, were in principle the are two extremes on how to approach same as for conventionally bred food. . this unknown - the cautious or the In response to a member's assertion bold. On the. cautious side, we have you've never heard that the anti-GM forces had no evi the Europeans' approach of banning dence that GM foods were danger all GM foods, at least ·until there ·is ous, Greenpeace UK cited the peer proof they are safe. This tactic would This week: Pink Floyd's "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" reviewed and equally valid study give a slow but safe approach, mini they commissioned at the University mizing any individual risk but poten BY JASON GRANGER cuss "Learning to Fly." A twisted and ly stretch out on guitar (anyone who .. ... -. . ... - - of Wageningen that pointed out tially paSsing up any benefits that Editor-in-Chiej morbid little nwnber about a flight thinks David Gilmour is not one of uncertainties and unknowns raised by GM foods could give. Or one could school student who goes out flying the 10 best rock guitarists of all time GM crops. '. take the bold u.S. approach:intro despite warnings, and then proceeds is a fool). Sung from the perspective Notice how carefully phrased duce the GM products arid ban any Pink Floyd is one of those leg~ to crash, it's still a great song because of one of the "dogs" themselves, it is these claims are - both claim that labeling that might lead consumers to endary bands with so many legendary they don't make it sound like a dirge. chock full of incredibly moving lines. there is no proof that the products are avoid the altered foods. This guaran albwns, some of them get lost in the We join our moronic flyer before he For instance: "They will take and you dangerous or safe, depending on their tees that quickest answer to the safe shuffle. I mean, when you talk about hits the ground. Even though he will give/And you must die so that point of view. One of the reasons for ty question but a greater risk to indi a rock and roll legacy, few bands can knows he is on his way down, he is they may livelYou can knock at any BY CATHERINE MARQUIS the concern is the revolutionary viduals from any unknow.n health compete with the Floyd. Look back still enjoying the experience, and you door but wherever you golYou know nature of GM foods. Instead of cross hazards. over their history and you see albums have to admire anyone who can make they've been there before." In light of HOMEYER breeding plants in the traditional You are already eating GM foods like ''Wish You Were Here," "The light of his impending death. The the current situation, this song is par • Science Columnist manner of agriculture, GM inselis unless you only eat organic. And Walls," "Animals," "Meddle" and song is very good at getting the joy of ticularly poignant. This is a tale that has it all: cut genes from distantly related species unless a whole lot of people start get "Dark Side Of The Moon." Not bad. flying an airplane across as well as By far the best track on this album ting-edge science, secrecy, money, like fish or insects, creating combina ting sick, you will continue to have Consequently, some of their albums embracing death: "A soul in tension is the exceedingly emotional "On The fear and international conflict. What tions that could not be achieved by GM products mixed into foods you just are not talked about as much. "A that's leaming to fly/Condition Tuming Away." A song about those of much of the debate about genetically natUral means. This creates never consume, without any l~beling alert. Momentary Lapse of Reason" is one grounded bu\ determiIled to try/Can't us who have forgotten about the modified (GM) foods comes down to before-seen · questions and potential The u.s. government would like to of those have-nots is this: business rights to profits ver- problems, not because it sounds icky see this approach extended to albuins. and how we ~ sus the public right to know. but because not enough is known Europe, arid contends that European Aft e r cannot con , The controversy about GM foods about gene regulation - how genes opposition is more about profits tban Rag e r tinue on that is a trade issue and an environmental are switched on and off and how they the health of citizens. Waters left path, it is and health issue. It is not about feed work. Not every effect of a gene in a This may indeed be true. Simply, the group simply ing the world, as some companies try new species can be predicted. Tins is we don't know- if individuals in after the amazing. I to claim. Right now, the benefits of a bigger issue in plants than in ani Europe are safer avoiding a risk than monumental wish I could GM foods are mostly to the seed mals because genetics are different in we are. A risk which might not exist ly boring accurately .; companies and somewhat to the U.S. plants . - very different. Unlike ani . The reasonable compromise on "The Final describe just farmer. Health benefits are really still mals, plants have to have more flexi both sides of the Atlantic could have Cut," Pink how moving in theory despite a strain of rice that bility and more adaptability in their been labeling. The labeling contro Floyd's this song is has extra vitamins. GM foods aren't genetic strategy, since they can't get ver"Sy has already come and gone in remallllng but since I the solution to ·world hunger because up and flee an environmental threat this counlly. The biotech companies members am not tele war and other issues that prevent One of the strategies of plants has won, so companies didn't have to D a v i d pathic and farmers from growing crops or that been to pick up genetic material from worry that you might avoid GM Gilmour cannot play it '. divert food to armies, and other ~ther plant species in a cross species foods. Labeling would have meant (lead guitar), for all of you, issues of food distribution, are the gene exchange not possible in ani that companies selling GM foods Nick Mason 1'11 give you problem, not unproductive strains of mals. It is the wide dispersal of pollen would have had to price them cheap (drums) and a little taste seed. and the greater likelihood of spread er to get you to try them. Richard of just how In this biotech trade war, the us. ing genes beyond the plant of Oligin With labels, you can make your Wright (key moving the is putting legal pressure on Europe to that has concerned envirorrmentalists own choice. In a way, this has hap boards and lyrics are. accept U.S. genetically modified about GM plants. Already, there haS pened anyway in this country, wbere piano) were "No more foods, which Europe had previously been a problem with poisoning but you can chose to buy more expensive. struggling turning away ~ banned. The U.S approach and the terflies due to widely spread pollen · organic food or food that was likely for an identi from the European approach represent the two from GM corn plants with the BT made at least in part with GM prod ty. In particu weak and the extremes of this debate: are geneti gene. Beyond whether people might ucts. And you wondered why there lar, Gilmour weary/No cally modified foods safe? feel squeamish eating engineered were suddenly so many natural food was desper more tuming There are lots of questions about foods, the major issue in human stores. Right now, all foods in Europe ate to prove away from what Europe calls "Frankenfoods" health appears to be questions about probably meet U.S. standards for nat he could act the coldness but the truth is that neither side really whether the new proteins will ural foods and even if we force them as the pI1nci inside/Just a • has the answers. On the anti-GM increase the danger of allergic reac to open their markets to GM foods, pIe song- world that side, there is a study that indicates tions to an unfamiuar protein. the products are unlikely to avoid writer for the . Pink Floyd's "A Momentary Lapse Of Reason" was a testament to the we all must labeling overseas. The issue possible health problems in tbe Although both sides imply proof is par grouP'f a POS1- rest of the world that Floyd could exist without Roger Waters. sharelIt's not potential allerge:ns produced by GM of safety or danger, the real fact is tially environmental but there is also tlOn omlerly enough just to foods. There had already been studies that the(e hasn't 1:)een enough time the economic issue of protecting occupied by stand and that raised concerns abo\lt environ {or proof either way. The pro-OM home-grown agriculture. It is this now p yeho Sid Barrett (early Floyd) keep my e es from the circling starefls it only a dream that there'll mental dangers of GM foods. similar foods side, the multinational agd ul i ue that i the wedge the . . . is and Waters (immensely popular kiesffongue tied and twisted just an belNo more twning away?" This is to any introduced species - the source ture companies, biotech scientists using to crack the European market, Floyd). I guess Gilmour decided the Earth-bound misfit, L" one of those songs that, eveJ)1 time ~ of many environmental problems. On and US. government, continually as prot cting small local farmers i best way to prove himself was to As any tTlle fan of the Floyd you listen to it. you fmd something the other .side, the British academy of repeat that there is no proof that GM from competition with big multina wTite some of the best, yet most knows, the members of the group else incredible about it. Be it a guitar science, the Royal Society, recently foods are dangerous. The anti-GM tional biotech agriculture doesn't fIt underappreciated songs in Floyds cat have a serious fascination with war riff, a vocal inflection or just a single completed a study that concludes that foods side, European companies. and with the idea of globalization and a alog. Thank God he did, because (see ''Dark Side's" "Us And Them" word, it is one of those rare songs that GM food are safe, according to the governments, activists, and environ world with no trade barriers. there are a number of songs on here for proof). Gilmow: tried his hand at you never get tired of journal "Nature." Why are there so mental scientists, repeat that there is Whether those who eat non-GM that equal anything Watel"S wrote, and writing about war on "Momentary . There are many more good songs many questions~ no proof GM foods are safe . Of foods are safer or whether they are far exceeds Gilmour's boyhood Lapsc·· with 'The Dogs Of War," an on this album, and no Pink Floyd fan, ., The Royal Society study conclud- course, both are right because there a aiding. a phantom risk might be friend Barrett. incredibly powerful song that either avid or fainl'eather, should be ed there is no evidence that eating has not been enough time to prove les important than the issue of peo First and foremost, we must dis- allowed Gilmour a chance to serious- without this albwn. GM foods is ariy more harmful than either. ple's right to know what is in their eating non-GM foods, although they Since it takes a while for environ food. If the foods are really safe, then also conceded that unpredictable mental and health problems to revenue lost will be regained in the effects were possible. They asserted become obvious, only long-term long run. It just seems wrong to pre that the chances of harm, whether exposure to the altered plants will tell tend there is no debate, when it is too ~ from new allergens or other unex- us if there is a bazard or not There soon to know. Instructors object to editorial Dear Editor: them to "a spiteful woman." Neither among the candidates. were illustrated If, as the cornman saying goes, a the lead article nor your editOIial ever by ports figures, for whom the victo picture is worth a thousand words, mentions that the debate between these ry goes to the stronger, the more how exactly would you explain the two women becanle mean, nasty or skilled, player. The 1:\1'0 women candi~ illustration that accompanied your spitefuL Both were portrayed as being dates for Vice President are illustrated most recent editOlial endorsing professional and respectfuL Indeed, if by a cat fight. Grindstaff for Vice President') We are this illustration ever needed to be used, So, what meaning is this picture ~ Granger mixes up Springsteen facts speaking, of course, about the cartoon it would have more accurately depict supposed to convey? picturing two cats, obviously female, edthe battle that took place between Dear Editor: his debut "Greetings from Asbury concert that inspired the esteemed tussling viciously in the middle of your last year's candidates for president Signed, I felt obuged to write this after read Park.") music critic John Landau to write the article. But these candidates were men. Rebecca Qualls ing your recent review of Bruce 2. On what album can I find the follwing: "1 have seen the future of rock To refer to someone as a "cat," We seem to remember that past eJec Amanda Stiebel Springsteen's '''The Wild, the Innocent song "Secret World," a song that you and roll, and its name · is Bruce according the dictionary, is to compare tion campaigns, when men were ~parUnentofEnglish iI and the E-Street Shuffle" in the "Best mention I:\vice in your review? Springsteen." Album You've Never Heard" colunm. I (Answer: None of them. The song I appreciate yow: bringing an excel IIQr} nate: just have a couple of quick questions: doesn't exist; perhaps you meant lent album by an excellent and far too The CUrr81It Wilt its editorial C(]J1001lisl, Elliott Rq[f.d, did nut run f1t/ ediroriill tXl~" ~It 14ff"J.mr s SGA presi- L If ''The \\lild, the Innocent and the "Secret GardelL .') often maligned musician to your read lW1ial candidate' as sports fignres. ' . .. E-Street Shuffle" is "America's intro 3. Is every song .that includes piano ers' attention, but please get yow.- facts ·Jason Gmllger; edftnr-in-c: lief duction to Springsteen," as you claim, "Billy Joel-esque"'! (Answer: No.) straight in the future. whatever happened to "Greetings from. It is worth noting that the songs on '" Asbury Park, Nr'? (Answer: "Wild and the "Wild and Innocent' albwn com Sincerely and with warmest regards, Innocent" is actually Springsteen's prised a large part of the concert Adanl Bodendieck sophomore attempt, the follow-up to Springsteen played on May 9,1974. a UM-St. Louis alum ~ Editor needs to leave religion alone Dear Editor: play in this debate because it is the capable of making a rational decision I feel compelled to re.spond to the unchaste homosexual act the Church about whether or not he is able to safe editor's commentary regarding takes issue with. just as it takes issue ly donate blood and should not be the Zachary Matthews's letter on the with any unchaste heterosexual act. victim of arbitrary discrimination. ~ blood drive controversy due to the The issue at hand is really the dignity Indeed, if the Community Blood editor's comments regarding religion. of the hwnan person, which is funda- Drive of St. Louis chooses to discrim I assume he is referring to Catholicism . mental to every person, gay or inate against homosexuals because of when he writes, "The ingrained straight. Zachary Matthews has an the possibility of risky sexual behav beliefs that it is morally "'Tong, that it undeniable human dignity that pre ior, heterosexuals should not be is reugiously wrong, are archaic supposes a level of respect from oth allowed to donate either. beliefs. There was a time when eating ers equal to heterosexual persons. Other religious caveats aside, my 4iI meat on a Friday was a Hell-worthy I know from personal experience understanding is that the Cornnlunity sin, now, families go to Outback for a that blood donors are conscientious, Blood Drive isn't affiliated with any nice, juicy steak: on Fridays." As for charitable individuals who take their religion, so I'm not sure how the edi There is always time to read the "meat on Fridays" comment, eat role as donors very seliousl y. I think it tor's comments are even relevant ing meat on Flidays was never a "hell unlikely that a ~rson would know Granger, please check your facts and worthy sin" (by that I think you mean ingly give unhealthy blood (in which resist the temptation to demonize reu a mortal sin), aDd Catholics are still case, as Matthews pointed out, it is gion. Stop the misguided war cry and . '" asked to abstain from eating meat on tested anyway) unless the person felt let Matthews's powerful letter stand Fridays, but are permitted to substitute pressure to (and in this case, a donor on its own. another sacrifice or charitable act if may indicate that their blood should The Current they wish. not be used by a barcode method Sincerely, ... I don't believe the Catholic posi- which does not arouse suspicion). • Heather Casper tion on' homosexuality comes into Since Matthews is an adult, he is fully UM-St. Louis Student -- -~---~ '- Page 6 ~k. C urre n t September 29,2003 Reigniting the FLAMES BY ANGELA ASHLEY Staff Write1" A group of women have joined together in hopes of increasing the school spirit at UM-St. Louis. They hope to accomplish this goal through the formation of the Flames dance team. The team, named for the University's red and gold colors, was founded by fi ve individuals. Arrayon Farlough, captain and president; Beverly Green, choreographer and vice president; Monica Witherspoon. secretary; Mitaji Muhammad, trea surer; and Keila Mozee, student gov ernment representative, all came together to begin the team. The women wanted to get involved and develop school spirit at UM-St. Louis. Rather than join the cheerlead ing squad, they decided to statt an organization that the University has not experienced in a long time. The students went to Orinthia Montague, director of Student Life, for approval. Montague agreed with the notion of starting a teanl and rec OImnended that they speak with Erika Murphy, an admissions counselor, about serving as an advisor for the organization. Murphy agreed to act as the advi Robert Joh sor and was impressed with the deter UM-St. Louis students try out for the new campus dance squad, the Flames, during a clinic Friday, Sept. 19 at the mination displayed by the founding M ark Twain AthJetic Building. members. "[My goals are for the teanl are] to high hopes. The five founding mem hopefully, one day do well enough to homecoming. pocket for all expenses. If we can't get involved in competition, be able bees all agree that they would like the win a bid to nationals." The Flames have other hopes that get a budget, that makes it extremely to perform, be known throughout the team to compete and participate in The dance team will petfonn dur have nothing to do with competition. hard on us to try to travel to perform community and to have dance be a dance camps. ing half-time at the men's basketball "I'd really love love love for us to and get emolled in proper training." ' permanent fixture here at UMSL," Mitaji Muho.rnmad, junior, mar game·s. They also have an invitation have a budget.·' said Team Captain she said. keting, said that he would like to see to perform at St. Louis University AlTayon Farlough, junior, education. Murphy is not the only one with the team "become recognized, and and possibly at UM-Columbia's "The girls are clUTently paying out of see FLAMES, page 7 Flees gives back to UM·St. Lou·s BY KATE DROLET shop for students interested in leader Features Editor ship. It may be for a cl credit. an d it may nolo said Flees. The project will be mainly directed toward in orning In 1998, a shy freshman canle to students and will prepare and help UM-St Louis, eager to learn and get them with leadership d velopment. involved. Now, six yeatS later. Joe He also serves as the advisor for the Flees is no longer shy, but he continue, Student Alumni M ociation. to leam and get involved with the "SAA is ::I two-fold org:lnization;' University. he said . . The ftrst part i . a tradition Flees, who is currently pursuing a keeper. It's a spirit booster. The event master's degree in Public Policy of cboice is tailgating. The second patt Administration, can be seen on cam deals with mentoring and networking pus most days of the week. He serves with alumni. The mi 'ion i ' to bridge as coordinator for Student Life und the gap bet\veen tudents and alum." University Relations. TIle mentoring program connects "As he's an alum, he has great lead students and alumni with similar ership skills," said Orinthia Montague, career interestS. When applying for a director of Student Life. "The year Joe mentor, students list their interests, EDITOR graduated, he received the availability, expectations. career goals Sternwheeler Award from Student and time commitments. KATE DROLET Life. We don't give that out every "It's not a job placement or an Features Editor year, but it goes to students who were internship fInder. It's about networking outstanding in extracurricular activi atld leatuing about your career field," ties and academics. It's great that I said Flees. phone: 516-4886 knew him as a student, and now I Flees earned a bachelor's degree in know him as a professional staff He's fax: 516-6811 political science, with a minor in crim 100 perceht dedicated to this inology and criminal justice. He was University and its students." also a member of the Pierre Laclede Some of his other current endeav Honors College, His academics ors include working with the Young opened doors for student involvement, Alum program, which is geared and Flees did not hesitate to partici CCl ranks toward interacting with recent gradu pate. ates of the University and helping He lived in the residence halls for If you frequent North Campus, at some point you are certain to run into Joe Flees, with his tell-tale them make the transition from students three years and served as president of blond hair and boyish looks. Flees graduated from UM-St. Louis with a bachelor's degree in political second in into alumni. Flees is also involved with the Residence Hall Association for . science in 2001, and currently works with Alumni Relations while he pursues his M.A. in public pol Homecoming and the Student two. Flees was also treasurer of the icy. Government Association. as well as a Pierre Laclede Honors College the nation new project called Emerging Leader. Student Association. He served as a president of the Political Science Sigma Alpha, a political science hon "Emerging Leader will be a work- member of the student court, was vice Academy, and was a member of Phiors fraternity. see FLEES, page 7 BY MELISSA MCCRARY Staff Writer The criminology department at Cutting expenses essential for students UM-SI. Louis offers a wide variety of degrees and is ranked number BY KATE DROLET sary spending. Pizza is relatively main dish, two sides and a roll for "I buy clothes online rather than stores will also make a difference. two in the United States with fac Features Editor cheap, at $1.45 per slice. Soup is also $4.99. shopping in stores," said Milinda Stores such as Shop 'n' Save and Aldi ulty, resources and pnxluctivity. inexpensive. A large cup of soup costs Consuming expensive drinks can Lacy, junior, psychology. "I never pay offer name- and off-brand foods at The Criminal Justice Program $1.95, atld an additional bread howl is also quickly eat up meal money. full price for atlything. Everything cheaper prices than other local gro at the University of Cincinnati After weeks of fast food and the only $1.50. Sandwiches cost $4.25 no Students can purchase a cup of water will go on sale eventually. If it doesn't, ceries, like Schnucks, Dierbergs or holds the best program in the coun occasional splurge, students may have matter what the type, so choosing a for $0.10 and receive free refills, or there's an alternate somewhere." Straub's. try. The rating is based on the eight begun to notice that their hoagie roll is no more cost-efficient pay $1.29 for a bottle of water. Juice Ricat'do Lima, sophomore, man Ins,tead of payiItg most recognized research and pockets are significantly than selecting regulat· bread, Any costs $1.50 per bottle; and specialties agement information systems, also the full bookstore price degrees offered. UM-SI. Louis' lighter. As mid-semester leftovers can be refriger from Aroma's Bakery, such as agrees that budgeting is impor for required texts, stu program is ranked right behind the draws near and funds ated and mochas and lattes, range ii-om $1 to tant for stu- dents can shop online at University of Cincinnati. deplete, many stUdents Amazon.com, eBay and Students at UM-St Louis can find the need to learn to be Half.com. Amazon.com earn minors, bachelor's, and mas- . stingy with their cash. produces a price list that ter's and doctorates in criminal jus Personal transportation is searches several websites tice. an expensive luxury that can for the best prices. The 'There are currently 400 under be avoided. With parking fees buyer has several options graduate majors, 70 students near $300 per semester and when choosing the book, emolled in master's progr= and the ever-ri'sing price of gas, and sellers are rated on rep 24 Ph.D. students," said Richard driving to school is hard on the utation. EBay is the now Rosenfeld, chairman for the crimi bank account. famous online auction web nology department. All UM-St. Louis students site. Half.com, eBay's sister The 494 students enrolled as are provided with MetroLink site, I;ontains many overruns criminal justice majors study a passes. The MetroLink runs and discounted items at fixed wide range of criminal justice sub through both North and South prices. Books bought sec jects in diverse classes. Some of Campus and is closer than ondhand cost up to 75 per the courses include Theories of matlY parking spol~. Students cent less than at the Crime; Criminal Law; Alcohol, can also cut the time that is University Bookstore. Drugs and Society; ' Crime required' to defrost and eaten $3. Students can save money by By setting limits and Prevention; Research Methods; scrape windshields in the later. Toasted ravioli is purchasing cappuccino from bargain shoppmg, students ,. Corrections and the History of winter. Shuttles also run another decently priced. item, at inside The Nosh, rather than from the dents. can decrease unnecessary ,Criminal Justice. around campus flve days a . $2.35 for seven pieces; of course, it is . bakery. "I say, 'I'll spend two hundred out spending. Setting a goal week, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. not especially filling either. The Another way to reduce spending is of the six hundred dollars that I make and following it through '" Selecting cost-effective foods from Market Carvery offers sides for $0.89 curbing the urge to splurge on clotl; this month, and that's it,' " he said. will :improve students' finances' and ' see Cc.J, page 7 The Nosh can also cut down unneces- each.. Special entrees come with a mg. Shopping at discount grocery teach the importance of budgeting. September 29, 2003 FLEES, from page 6 Flees helped found the Phi Alpha rience. You'll have fun and learn a lot old one," said Flees. ''There is criti Delta pre-law fraternity, was a found about yourself," said Flees. cism, and people say 'it's dead here.' ing member of the Associated Having been at UM-St. Louis for That's not true. There is a lot going Students of the University of six years, Flees has wiulessed the on." Missouri, and served as vice-chair monumental changes that the He encourages srudents to get man for the organization's board. He University has undergone. involved and make the most of the was involved with the Student 'The most amazing thing I've seen opportunities iliat the University pre Govemment Association as an execu happen is the building of the sents. tive member at large for several years, Millennium Srudent Center. It com "Take advantage of UMSL's as well a~ vice president during his pletely changed the culture of this resources on both academic and social senior year. Flees was a student cura campus. The MSC helped bring us levels. Talk to ilie faculty. They're tor and served as chairman of the together as a campus." he ~aid . open and caring, and they're knowl inter-campus student council, which is Before ilie MSC was built, all of edgeable and happy to help students," a board composeD of all SGA presi the offices and resources available to said Flees. dents and vice presidents from the students were located in the "This campus has seen a lot of four UM campuses. University Center which still sit.<; next growth in five years. It's amazing-the "You don't have to join a lot of to the JC Penney building. development culture. facilities and organizations to get involved. Join "People never hung around and academics. We've come a long way, one that sounds interesting to you. did homework there, and our book arld seeing that makes me proud to [Getting involved) is a valuable expe- store now is ten time ' bigger ilian the have earned my degree and stayed Mike She,rwl,nl Judi Linville, senior lecturer in English, directs the Writing Certificate Program. 'rhe program requires participants to take 18 hours of writing courses and c omplete an independent writ ing pro- ATIEN DANCE IS MANDATORY I!!i ject or internship. For more information, contact Linville at 516·5587. CCJ, from page 6 Recognized Student Organizations Applying for The areas of emphasis at the grad "With much research and publica Department. uate level mostly consist of communi tion, the CCJ department is actively "I chose to finish my criminal jus Student Activity Fees for 2004-2005 ties and crime, criminal victimization engaged with the field on a day-to-day tice degree at UMSL because of its " (the study of gangs and violent basis," he said. great reputation." Keller said. "The crimes). Besides offering a wide range of courses that I have taken have better Must Attend a: Some students interested in the courses, the department provides prepared me to give presentations at subject opt to minor in criminology hands-on experience, helps students work, public speaking and have been rather tllan pursue a bachelor's in the get internships and opens the door for very beneficial with decision-mak program. future career opportunities. ing.!' To minor in criminology, a student "Every stud~t who has graduated Keller received previous degrees in till must take Introduction to \vith a Ph.D. [from the UM-St. Lollis psychology and justice from Truman Student Activity Budget Committee Criminology and Criminal Justice, criminology department] currently University but decided to finish his two more courses at the 1000 level, an hold~ a tenure-track faculty position at master's degree at UM-St. Louis. He additional six credit hours in any 2000 universities across the country," transferred to the University because it Budget Preparation Workshop level courses and must maintain a 2.0 Rosenfeld said. offers a comparatively inexpensive GPA. MarlY undergraduate students progntm and has received internation The department is involved with majoring in criminology go on to al [('cognition. III the criminal justice field in a variety of graduate school, law scbool or put With over 20 instructors, lecturers, ways. their degrees toward careers wiili fed professors and research assistants, the To request funds from the Student Activity Budget/Service Richard Wright teaches Forms of eral and local law enforcement agen criminology and criminal justice Criminal Behavior and Crime in cies, investigation, corrections and the department staff can answer a wide Fees Committee for the 2004-2005 fiscal year, your Diversity at fue undergraduate level. criminal justice administration. range of questions about the field. Wright also teaches a graduate course, Mason Keller is currently pursuing Those interested in criminology and organization must have a representative attend one of the the Public Order of Crime, which a master's in criminal justice. Keller criminal justice can visit the depart ~ focuses on "crimes without complain currently works in media relations at ment office, located in 324 Lucas Hall following budget preparation training sess ions: ing witnesses." the St. Louis County Police or call 5 I 6-503 1. Monday, October 20 3:00 p. m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 21 10:00 a.m. to 11 :30 a.m. Wednesday, October 22 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 23 1 :00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 24 1 :00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Representatives must sign up in order to attend. Sign up sheets are located in the Student Life Office, 366 Millennium Student Center. Deadline to sign up is Friday, October 17, 2003. .. CALL THE STUDENT LIFE OFFICE WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT 516-5291, .., ge 8 'lite Current September 29, 2003 Lewis, SJU-E leave R-men shut out Riverltlen soccer stuRlbles BY G RETCHEN MOORE 15 minutes of laps we ran in the first Stafl' W1riter half," senior captain Campbell McLaurin said. The Riverrnen faced up for a week "We played bad the first 12 min end of home games against Lewis and utes, but did well the rest of the first archrival Southern Illinois Urriversity half. We just had trcuble converting Edwardsville. UM-St. Louis came out our chances," Coach Dan King said. of the weekend with a 2-5 record on Gabe Lcon scored one more goal the season. for Lewis at 25:21 to lock the lead for UMSL was controlled by Lev.'is for the Flyers. Lewis totaled nine shots the first twenty-five minutes when while UMSL attempted two in the first they rolled up the score to 3-0. At half 15:41 , Gabe Leon put the ball into the "It was an even game, but we had a net for the Flyers. Tito Lara scored few defensive letdowns, and they cap three minutes later for Lewis to bring italized on our mistakes," jurriOT mid the score to 2-0. fielder Patrick Devereux said. "We "We played well except for the first need to work on getting the ball for ward and string ing our shots. After they got the three goals, we changed our line up to four defenseman, four midfielders and two forwards. It's a more defense oriented line-up to build from the back." In the second half, the defense tightened and the Mike Sherwinl TlJe Currml Flyers held the Rivermen midfielder Jeff Facchin (#6), trips over SIU - Edwardsville player John Matthews during Rivermen to 3-0 the second half of play on Sept. 21. to the end of the game. Their then faced conference rival SIU-E on Matthews from the top of the box. The "It's tough losing to your rivals offense was once Snnday, Sept 21. The Riverrnen took Rivennen tried hard but couldn't capi when you play well. We're pretty opti a"crain sbut down control early in the game and attempt talize as the Cougars won 1-0. rrristic for the rest of the conference, by the Flyers. ed a couple of shots, but none fell Edwardsville totaled 16 shots to OM and I should be able to tell if my injury Lewis totaled 17 through. The Cougars controlled the St. Louis's five. is going to affect my play after this shots to UM-St rest of the first half, but UMSL had a "They were pressuring liS, and we weekend's away games," McLamin Louis's six. strong defense to hold the score at 0-0 couldn't:finish our chances. I'm happy said. "We're not afraid to play on the Campbell into halftime. with our play and effort," Coach King road. This is our first road trip so we're McLaurin, goal "We played hard and hit the post a said. pretty excited." keeper for the few times in the first half," McLarnin Campbell McLaurin, the "In practice, we've been working L::..--~-~-----'----M-ik-e -s-'-h-erw-in!-Tbe~C-UI7f?II'-"~1 Rivermcn, totaled said, Rivermen's statting goalie, is suffering on our offense and getting it out of the Mark Meyer (#3), a defender with the Rivennen, seven saves for The second half resembled the first from an injured shoulder and will face rrridfield. \Ve need to get people out gets tangled up with SlUE's Cal Thomas during the rright until Addae Rique dumped one into up for a weekend of away gamcs to side in order to get better results," the game Sept. 21. UM-St Louis the comer off of a pass from John test out his play. Devereux said. S TEVE HARRELL Volleyba I home opener spoiled Sports Editor phone: 516-5174 BY G RETCHEN M OORE "We had a rough \-\'eekend prior to 23 . StaJfWriter tllis game and then had to face the illvf-St. Louis capitalized on four fax: 516-6811 defending conference champions. I consecutive errors made by the Questions The Riverwomen's volleyball was really pleased with the intensity Panthers in order to cruise to a 30-18 home opener was ruined when level of the girls," coach Dellise win. Pagels led the Riverwomen with or Southern Indiana defeated UM-St. Sil ester said. "To prepare, we 12 kills on the day. F alknor added nine Comments? Louis 3-\. The Screaming Eagles got worked on serving tough to take them kills and 11 digs, and Stacey Pearl had Send me an e-mail: off to a quick start to lead the first out of their offense and to stop the 20 assists. game and never looked back, winning middle attack." The Riverwomen would then face vincible _ [email protected] 30-14. UM-St. Louis retaliated with a The Riverwomen then faced up to rival SIU-E Wednesday, Sept. win the second game 30-27. Gillian Kentucky Wesleyan the following 24. Coach Silvester focused on con Falknor and Melissa Frost had four afternoon and came out victorious. taining the Cougars and playing good kills apiece. They capitalized on the Panthers' defense in practice prior to the face Southern Indiana then attacked elTOrs to notch their first conference off. "We had to concentrate on stop WEB hard during the last two games, win win of the season. ping number 15, their big middle hit Check out the R-men ning 30-16 and 30-15 to gain a victo "It would have been nice to open ter and number 1, their outside hitter. :lnd R-women sports at ry of 3-1. Gillian Falknor led the v..'ith this game instead of Southern And according to our stats, we did just www.umsl-sports.com Riverwomen ",ith 12 kills, and Ashley Indiana. Everyone got to play in the that." Richmond added 17 assists. Stacey game, and we got back on the winning UM-St. Louis fought a tough battle Pearl had eight assists, and Kathryn track," coach Silvester said. only to fall short ' in three games to Freeman led the way with six blocks UM-St. Louis dominated from the SIU-E. Each game ended v..'ith only a on the night. beginning, winning the first game 30- two-point deficit. UM-St. Louis fell UPCOMING 10. In the behind to start each game, and then second game had to rally to fight back. In the open Northern ing match the Riverwomen closed it to Kentucky one point late, but SIU-E closed it out. fought back The Cougars took control of UM Men's Soccer from an early St. Louis' midway lead and held off a shortfall and late game rally by UM-St. Louis in the took the lead second game. SIU-E then looked to Oct. 3 midway close things out in the third game, • vs. Northern Kentucky at through the leading by eight points, before UM-St. UM-st. Louis, 7 p.m. game. Nikki Louis made yet another late charge. Pagels The Riverwomen closed the gap to helped spark just one point at 29-28 before SIU-E Oct. 5 the got the final point for the 30-28 win. ~ vs. Indianapolis at UM-St. Riverwomen Coach Silvester reflected, "If we Louis, 7 p.m. to rally for could go back, there is always some the win by thing we would change. Every missed recording cue is a two-point swing, and we just seven of her couldn't turn the tide. There was a ~~!!!I game-high good crowd there, which always Women's Currfmi 12 kills. UM- makes it fun to play in front of" . Sophmore Karen Creech smashes through SlUE's St. Louis The Riverwornen will take on Michael Pelikan! The Current Soccer attempted block during game 3 on Wednesday night took the sec Drury University Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Senior Stacy Pearl serves the ball in the first game against SlUE at the Mark Twain Athletic Building. ond game 30- home. on Wednesday night. Oct. 3 • vs. Northern Kentucky Women's tennis scores two big wins at UM-5t. Louis, 5 p.m. Oct. 5 against Webster and Bellarmine weekend, The matches got progres Lauren Daugherty recorded the final BY GRETCHEN M OORE ...... - ... -" .. " ------sively harder. We did well in both our UM-St. Louis win with a 6-3, 6-2 vic vs. Indianapolis at UM-st. Staff\Vriter Louis, 7 p.m. singles and doubles matches," assis tory at six singles. tant coach Paula Gyllenborg said. In the afternoon match, the The Riverwomen tennis team won Saturday, UM-St. Louis gained a Riverwomen fell to Northern two of their three home matches over big conference win over Bellarmine, Kentucky 9-0 to close out the week the weekend. They defeated Webster 5-2. The Riverwomen took two of the end. Women 's 9-0 on Friday afternoon. They then three doubles matches for an early "Northern Kentucky is leading the scored a 5-2 conference win over lead. They then got three singles victo conference and is a very strong team. I Bellarrnine on Saturday morrring. A ries to secure their win. thought we would compete a little bet Tennis sweep of the weekend was ruined "Bellarmine was a lot better then ter then we did, but we played well when UM-St. Louis fell to undefeated last year. We were expected to win, v..'ith different strategies," Gyllenborg Northern Kentucky. and we did. I was pleasantly surprised said. Oct. 4 UM-St. Louis kicked off the week to see how good they were. Their The Riverwomen will face up to end with a non-conference match number one player was very good, and the University of Indianapolis for their ..... • vs. Indianapolis at UM-st. against Webster Urriversity. The Neringa [Bandzeviciute] faced her last match Saturday, Oct. 1, at home. co I"'~-",~ ".. Louis, 3 p.m. Riverwomen got two points on default very well," Coach Paula Gyllenborg C) wins to start off with and then 'cruised said. RIGHT: Lauren Daugherty . ~" '_:.r"'.... ~ to easy wins in all matches for a 9-0 Katie Duffy won 6-0, 6-3 at four ~ focuses on her shot during her <;i victory. singles, and her sister Chrissy Duffy match Saturday morning, '" "It was a good warm-up for the got a 6-2, 6-0 win at five singles. ~ September 20 vs. Bellarmine. ~ "- September 29, 2003 "'lice. Curre n t Page S volume XI ,issue I • • October 2003 Consistently rated among the top news programs with his television specials, J ahn Stossel.will be presenting a special lecture at UM-St. Louis this month! "Pandering to ,the he Media's Crisis Mentali y" We nesday, October 8,2003 Reception 6:00 pm Lecture with Q&A 7 :00 pm Centu y Rooms, MSC . Sponsored by University Program Board and Student Life Page 10 '11te Current September 29,2003 Riverwom en split t wo conferenc e matches Women's soccer shuts out Lewis, loses steam in game against; SITJE BY GHiOTCHEN M 'OORE Freshman Cassidy Bloom took the last Staff \Vriter goal of the night catching the Flyer's goalie off guard with a pass from The women's soccer team kicked Huelsing. off their weekend of home games with "We probably should have scored a berating shutout of Lewis more \\'ith all of the attempts we had, University. but it was nice to finish with all of the In the first half, UM-St. Louis out goals that we had against them," shot the Flyers 12-0. The first goal of Tragresser said. the evening was by junior forward The Riverwomen totaled 27 shots Sonya Hauan off a to Lewis' 3 throughout the night. The pass from j unior Katie Flyer's goalie Huelsing, who was saved 13 shots taking a penalty kick. ---"--- while UM-St. Louis' Courtney "The game was We d l ominat E~d the pretty frustrating Carmody saved game and got on one. because we played File Photo: Mike Sherwin! Cunenr down to their level. board early. I was UM-St. Louis Goalkeeper Courtney Carmody made three saves during ~ We should have capi started their week very pleased with Sunday's game against SlUE, but could not spare the talized on all of the end off with a win Riverwomen a 2-1 defeat. shots that we took," the effort. and then faced up HaUi4'1 said. against confer Seven minutes - Coach Beth Goetz ence rival SIU-E later. sophomore in hopes of keep Mandy Meendering ing their GLVC made her first goal of --,,-- record winning. the when she Edwardsville and blasted the ball into St. Louis both came out strong in the ABOVE: the net. Assists for first half. The Cougars broke through Meendering's goal UM-St. Louis' defense to get on board Riverwomen for went to Hue1sing and early \'lith a shot from Ann Crawford ward Mary Kat e Hauan. 15 minutes into the game. McDermott and "I was really The Riverwomen would not be midfielder excited to have my outdone as Tragresser headed the ball Melissa Papa first goal of the sea in off a comer kick from Huelsing. skirt SlUE's goal son. It was a wide The score stayed even 1-1 into half line during the open shot," time. second half of Meendering said. "We played well the first half and play last Sunday, "We dominated got a perfect ball from Katie Sept. 21. The the game and got on [Heulsingj to make the shot," Riverwomen lost the board early. I was Tragresser said. the game 2-1. very pleased with the "It was a pretty sloppy game. Both effort," Coach Beth teams were pretty nervous. It seemed Goetz said. like the ball wa~ in the air the whole RI GHT: The second half time," Hauan said. started out much like The second half was filled with Jaime Drabek, a the first, dominated aggression with both tearns trying to Riverwomen take the lead. SIU-E attempted a cou defender, con- . 1Lb'~•• " by lTNl-St. Louis. Sophomore Meghan ple of shots and then eventually caught tends for a head Trages er put her a break when a shot fell into the far er with an SlUE third goal of the sea back comer of the goal. UM-St. Louis opponent during son away. Five min outshot the Cougars in, the last ten the second half utes later, Hanan minutes trying to regain the 1ead. of play Sept. 21 . struck again on a Unfortunately, the Riverwomen The Riverwomen breakaway shot for did not catch a break and lost to the will play their her seventh goal of Cougars 2-1, falling to 6-3 on the sea next home games the season. son. They will face up against on Oct. 3 and Northern Kentucky, Oct 3, at home. Oct. 5 at the Don Dallas Field next to the Mark RIGHT: Riverwomen players attempt in vain to Twain Athletic head the ball past the SlUE goalkeeper, Kristin Building. Covalt, during play Sept. 21. Mike Sherwin! The Currellt Mike Sherwin! The Currenr The downside of athletics ... MLB ends regular season; time for spicier post -season awards .. two, everyone will know this guy's Rodriguez. The Pad's and the a's will name. have a roN of cash to blow this off The "Say Goodnight, Not season and could sneak up on some Goodbye" (by Beth Nielson teams next year. Couple that with a Cbapman) award goes to ... Greg plethora of young talent, and you've Maddux. It's becoming more and got two very dangerous franchises. more apparent that the four-time Cy As for A-Rod, he's laughing all the Young winner will leave Atlanta next way to the bank. And deservedly so. year for greener pastures (and greener He puts up hi s numbers, but Texas paychecks). One popular theory is still can't finish above .500. Now he's BY STEVE HARRELL that he will go to San Diego (thus trying to get traded to a contender ~ Sports Editor staying in the NL). The Padres will (remember last July?). This man is an probably overpay to get Maddux to evil genius. Major League Baseball's grueling join the squad, and that will help lure The ''Takin' Care of Business" (by six month regular season has finally other free agents to Southern Cal, a la BTO) award goes to ... Edgar Renteria. come to a close, and that means two the Phillies last off-season. Do yomself a favor and check his things: one month of intense play-off Well, speak: of the devil. The stats. Un-freakin'.-believable. And he baseball, and post-season awards. "Good Intentions" (by Toad the Wet did it quietly, too. + I know, I know: illB's award Sprocket) award goes to ... the The "Get 'Em Outta Here" (by Philadelphia Phillies. Management show is boring. I agree. But my post Sprung Monkey) award goes season awards have a little twist. I clid everything they could to put to ... Larry Bowa. Bowa has taken over together a winner last off-season. Lou Pinella's position as baseball's Mike Sherwinl The Cunenl don't hand out real awards. My Philadelphia quickly became the king of the meltdown. I can't even Alex Kerford, a midfielder for the Rivermen soccer team, nurses an injured ankle during the awards are based on popular songs, trendy pick to dethrone the Braves, count how many times Bowa was game Sept. 21 against SlUE. The Rivermen lost the game 1-0. . given to whoever fits into that catego ry. but it never happened. Atlanta caught ejected this year. 4> Sorry if I've confused you; let's fire, and the Phils were left looking at The "I Wauna Be Sedated" (by just get to the awards, and you'll see the wild card, which they lost to the The Ramones) award goes to .. .Art what I mean. upstart Marlins. Credit Pat Burrell's Howe. This guy voluntarily left The "Rest In Pieces" (by Saliva) low batting average and Jimmy Oakland to coach the New York Mets. award goes to ... the Detroit Tigers. Rollins' poor performance for this Ouch. He went from having no pay Who else could be given the award one. But who knows? Now that roll and winning to a huge payroll and this season? The 2003 version of the they're leaving The Vet behind, losing. Again, ouch. .- Tigers were worse than anyone in maybe their new stadium will bring The "Calling All Angels" (Train) baseball history, as they set the Major back play-off fortunes. award goes to ... the Anaheim Angels. League record for losses in a season. I The ''Two Tickets to Paradise" (by These guys didn't show up to play this arts riters: Edclie Money) award goes year. I don't know what happened to feel bad for Alan Trammel. He was a great player on numerous solid too ... Aramis Ramirez, Kenny Lofton last year's World Series champs, but if Detroit tearns, and yet he gets stuck and Randall Simon. OK, so there are they are found, please contact the coaching a Triple A team (Double A three tickets to paradise. And Chicago proper authorities. ~ team?). All I'm saying is the Tigers isn't exactly paradise. But these guys And finally, the "We Are the suck. left a pathetic Pittsburgh team behind Champions" (by Queen) award goes See how that works? Let's move and joined the Cubbies, who are look to.,.theBoston Red Sox. My pre-sea on to award number two. ing to make the play-offs for the first son pick was a Minnesota-San Fran. I The "Bigger Than My Body" (by time since ' 98. World S~ries, but I just think that this JaM Mayer) award goes to ... Scott Do you have the chorus to ''Two is the year Boston nips the Yankees. • Tickets to Paradise" running througb Of course, they have to get past Podsednik. The rookie center fielder for Milwaukee is going to be a stud, your head now? Good. Now you Oakland first. I think that will be the and there aren't that many people who know how I feel. toughest team they meet in Oct~ber. AP PLY TODAY AT THE CURR ENT know it yet Maybe that's because he The "Baby I Got Your Money" Well, that's it for the 200:3 awards. plays for the Brewers, who get no (ODB) award goes to .. .the San Diego I'll see you on the diamond come ~ national coverage. But in a year or Padres, Baltimore Orioles and Alex AprilS. September 29,2003 11te Current Page 11 No concealed weapons at UMSL BY B ftlAN IRELAND will be rejected or approved by their of UM-St. Louis. city or county sheriff. Even if accept Staf!W'riter Supporter~ of concealed carry ed and issued a certifIcate of qualifI imagine that the mere thought of a cation, an individual is still prohibited potential victim packing a pistol will The recent passage of a law allow from carrying ' a concealed weapon make predators pause before engag ing Missourians to carry concealed into a number of places, including ing in any mischief. However, weapons does not permit students, or police stations, correctional facilities, Richard Rosenfeld, professor and anyone else, to carry fIrearms on' hospitals, stadiums, gambling facili chairman of the Department of University property.' . ties, airports, bars, schools, child-care Criminology and Criminal Justice at On Sept 11, the .Missouri Senate . facilities and amusement parks. UM-St. 'Louis, said that there is no voted 23-10 to ovenide a veto made As far as college campuses are indication that this is true. "Studi.es of earlier this year by Gov. Bob Holden concerned, "All universities fall states that have passed this type of prohibiting Missourians from carry under that broad definition of bill don't show any change one way ing concealed weapons. school," said UM-St. Louis Police or another on violent crime rates ," Consequently, as of Oct. ll, citizens Sergeant Tom McEwen. McEwen is Rosenfeld said, who meet a specilic set of qualifIca referring to the section of House Bill Rosenfeld said that there is also tions will be eligible to receive con 349, which prohibits carrying con the potential that this new law will cealed-carry endorsements from the cealed firearms into "Any higher worsen an existing issue the police Missouri Department of Revenue. education institution or elementary or are dealing with. "One problem we These ' endorsements will -be secondary school facility without the face immediately is that people are included on the applicant's license. In consent of the governing body of the likely to leave guns in their vehicles addition to a clean criminal record, higher education institution or a parked outside of establishments applicants must be at least 21 years of . school official or the district school where firearms are not permitted," age and pass both an approved eight board." The Collected Rules and Rosenfeld said. "In the city we've hour gun safety course and a mental Regulations of the University of had a rash of vehicle thefts recently, Photos by Mike Sherwin! The CurreIJ( health background check. Training Missouri also prohibit individuals and now thieves have an extra incen TOP: Harry Harris (at left), assistant director of the University Meadows, and Kamilah lIyas, sessions cost around $125 and appli from possessing explosives, other tive to break into or steal vehicles sophomore, pre-med, help pass boards to workers on the roof of a Habitat for Humanity build cation fees are $100. weapons, dangerous chemicals and because they will be more likely to ing site in Wellston on Saturday morning. Harris and a contingent of UM-St. Louis students Depending on the area, applicants alcoholic beverages on the premises contain firearms." met at the Meadows at ·7:15 a.m. and from t here traveled to the Site, located just southeast of campus, near the intersection of St. Louis Avenue and Cherry Street. r------~~--__ ~--~------~------~ The Current is Looking for a: Production Associate U. Meadows, A Production Associate is responsible for assembly of 2-4 pages of The Current weekly. Other duties that may arise are illustrations for stories, creation of house ads Alpha Phi and some minor web developement. The job will require 10-15 hours per week and will always be on weekends. Omega wake up early to The right candidate will have a positive attitude, willingness to learn new help Habitat skills, and proficiency in the following software: Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator and and Macromedia Studio MX for Humanity Call 516-6810 Jenny Heinz, junior, graphic design, ducks beneath makeshift scaffolding at the Habitat site Saturday morning as Mike Rogan (on roof, at left), j unior, criminology helps out on the roof. Rogan is with Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity which works w ith Habitat for Humanity on the first Friday of each month. think that flyers are getting the ord out for you on campus - . \\~ l '\f lU. IlO! .' IPali Think again. Buy an ad. Save a tree. " Current Advertising 516-5316 Page 12 September 29,2003 'Me amorphoses' transforms the Rep BY C ATHERINE MARQUIS myths. You will not see Kafka's giant even in a single image, as is done for cockroach but you ",ill get myths that Pandora and her box of trouble. H .OMEYER transcend their time and are by nature Others run the entire length of the play Film Critic ( accessible and entertaining or dramat itself, as the tale of King Midas does. I ic. They range from the comic to the A few are told as stories within stories. tragic to the sublime. The stories are sometimes told in a "Metamorphoses," the currerit pro Although the Rep has always done straightfof\",ard manner and some ~j duction at the Repertory Theater of St. a wonderlul job \vith the staging of times reinterpreted as modem tales. Louis, transforms the Rep's thrust productions, this one seems particu The comic interpretation of Phaeton stage into a surrealist set whose focal larly fine. When you enter the theater (James McKay) as a sulking modem f point is a large pool of water that near you should go to the center of the teen describing the event to his thera ly covers the stage. But more than the space, regardless of where your seats pist (Lisa Tejero) is just delightful. stage has been transformed; the Rep are found, just to have a look. The The less familiar tale of Erysichthon itself has also changed. image you will see resembles a SUITe (Joe Dempsey), who is punished for After years of moving away from alis!' painting recreated before your ignoring a waming not to cut down a its long tradition of classic plays into eyes. Nearly the entire surface of the sacred tree, proves to be both comic works that look like the same lighter stage is covered by a large pool and and cautionary, filled with classic and fare and musicals found on so many edged by a wide, light wood deck. On modern day references. St. Louis stages, the Rep offers a sea the left, you ",ill find a rectangular, Like the set, the play itself is very son-opening play worthy of its reputa floating image of a blue, cloud-filled visual. The play, performed by cast tion. In recent years, it seemed that the sky, mirrored by the pool. To the right, members who adopt many roles, takes EDITOR more interesting productions being a large. ornate doorway descends to place almost entirely in the water. This offered at the Loretto Hilton Theater the pool. Above the pool dangles a seems like an awkward way to go were the Studio productions in the large crystal-laden chandelier. The about things until you see how the CASEY ScHACHER small space dmvnstairs, not on the whole stage looks like a painting by actors use the t1uid nature of the A&E Editor grander Main Stage. Except for the Magritte. watery pooL The water can transform Shakespearean plays, often reduced to The set evokes the elements of into a field, an ocean or into jewels. only once a year, a sprinkling of clas water (pool), air (sky), fire (chande Splashes and water drops become phone: 516-5174 sics and an occasional newer play, the lier) and earth (deck), so central to other things, props in the playlets and fax: 516-6811 Main Stage's offerings were far too Roman and Greek mythology. Some almost a character in some of the sto facile and familiar. No more, if this of the myths in the play are familiar to ries. The water invigorates the action season's opener is any indication. all, such as the tale of King Midas and creates a feeling either of grace or Photo: Jerry Naunheim, Jr. "Metamorphoses" is like a revela (Andrew Long). Other myths you of resistance to the actors' move Orpheus laments the loss of his wife to Hades and Persephone tion. The play, based on the writings may barely or not at all know. The ments. in the Rep's production of "Metamorphoses," a romantic, witty, . A&E of Ovid, not Kafka, is a series of various tales are handled in different sexy and sublime telling of the myths of Ovid, by Mary Calendar vignettes about the Greek and Roman ways. Some are just touched upon, see METAMORPHOSES, page13 Zimmerman. ca -, ;14"4'," Movies "Film openings are subject Uprooted Reggae delivers Solid signal strength to change. BY ELLIOTT REED integrity. Each of the twelve tracks BY AMY GONWA "Shalom Salaam" bterally meanS There are modernized aspect, to the on the album carries a unique sensi M II<;ic Cri.tic peace, and Ziggy uses this cultural Dragonfly album, with electronically Sta[fWl"iter exprC'osion to endorse peace in any synthesized rhythms. This has repeat bility of tune, tempo and rhytlun, while simultaneously carrying the The disc begins with "Everybody's context. edly been implemented in the market same earnest dedication found in the Weekof worried about time/ but I just keep that Another theme clearly evident in ing of reggae in the states. Even Bob other songs. shit off my mind ... we're on a ride that Dragonfly is the modern day concept Marley sent his songs through an elec You've heard the joke: Why do The third track, "Hold On," is a never stops" In this first track of his and role of religion. "In the Nanle of tronic filter while attracting a 1ar<6er trees in Missouri lean north? Sept. 29 Because Iowa sucks. (Author'S note . gem worthy of major radio airplay debut solo album. Ziggy Marley God" challenges the world to tear A..lllerican following. Still, he was able and "hit single" status. The bitter- speaks to nature in an apologetic man down the long-standing walls that to let his words be heard and cross cul- Nebraskans have a similar joke about Out of Time - Denzel ner for man's destruction of the envi- divide the masse,'; by religion. Marley tural barriers with much success. From Washington stars in this ronment. After roughly twenty years of describes religion as "what divides us the ounds of it., Ziggy is not straying romantic thriller as a collaboration with the Melody is an illusiool made up by men in their at all from his roots, but onJy evolving. small-town cop who Makers, Ziggy Marley has embarked confusion." Marley fwther urges that, Ziggy has recruited many talented on a new, individualized musical path .. All religion should be wiped out," outside sources to assist him in the pro finds himself set up for way. making a strong and uninhibited stand duction of Dragonfly. Family mem a crime that he must Dragonfly is Marley's flfSt exhibi against religious segregation. bers Zuri and Sharon Marley can be solve before his tion of his personal talents and beliefs. Dragonfly carries these and similar heard as backup vocalists for a few coworkers suspect and The album soars free-spirited into the themes throughout, as Ziggy chal tracks. Flea and John Frusciante, from roots of Jamaica, where reggae music lenges hi~ listener's beliefs and limita the Red Hot Chili Peppers, collaborate arrest him. was bam. Much like his father, Ziggy tions. with Marley on several songs as well. portrays themes of optimism and Musically, Dragontly spills over the . The combinations of his talents with The School of Rock ascendance in his music. edge,'; with diversity. Resonating tones these others attest to Marley's open Ziggy, Bob Marley's eldest son, of funky horns wash over reggae syn: mindedness with mlL~ic and eagerness Jack Black stars as a holds clear memories of the impact his copation and alternative rhythms. to expand his sound. washed-up rock musi father, who passed away when Ziggy Marley has by no means lost touch In his debut solo album, Ziggy cian who takes a job as was thirteen, made with his music. with his traditional reggae roots but Marley proves the timeless quality of has expanded his limits by ·a substitute teacher at Ziggy possesses the motivation and incorporat reggae. Marley approaches heavy lyri mind to spur change in this modem ing different sounds into his music. cal themes in great poetic depth and a prestigious private day, just as his father before him. In Hard-core reggae fans may be sur forces any mind into wonder. elementary school, "Shalom Salaam" Ziggy confronts the prised at first, but I urge you to give it Dragonfly is an invitation to free your where he teaches clas issue of constant unrest in Israel, and a chance and search for the substance mind and explore your spirit, one that the rising levels of world conflict. behind the synthesizers. any music fan will surely appreciate. sical musical prodigies how to rock out. Bollywood/Hollywood - In this romantic come dy, a young Indian trees leaning east.) But outside of sweet lyrics are heartfelt and hope- Canadian dot-com mil college athletic rivalries, don't ful, while the chord and tempo lionaire, desperate to believe it for a second. If it were true, changes are both unexpected and please his parents who The Nadas (from Des Moines) deli~tful. ''Walk Away" is equally ~ would be a trans-dimensiomil excep good III that respect, and singer/song want him to marry a tion that only Stephen Hawking writer Mike Butterworth gives pro nice Hindu girl, hires a could explain. voking, emotional impact to decep call girl to pretend to Titled as a result of a curious phe tively simple lyrics: "If your dreams be one for his parents. nomenon .retorded on the opening don't break! I'll be gone when you track, Transceiver is the fourth studio awake! and anything you want you album from The Nadas, who have can take to save weeping! Walk away Concert for George ~ been playing the indie music circuit from me my love." Most of the songs On the first anniversary in relative obscurity for the better . are about love, relationships, or deal- of the death of Beatle part of ten years: a trend this album ing with post-relationship emptiness. should change in a nanosecond when ' Butterworth manages to avoid coun-. guitarist George · it hits local shelves October 21. try cliches, however, and instead Harrison, his friends A transceiver is a device capable crafts original, meaningful narratives and former band mates of sending and receiving signals, of love and loss . . which is exactly what happeneddur Of course, even great music can united for a concert at ing the . recording of the opening be made or broken by the production Prince Albert's Hall, track, "Drowning." As it happens, staff. Employing Deep Blue and this movie cap the recording studio was close Something's Todd and Toby Pipes tures that experience. enough to an interstate to allow' the behind the soundboard, along with CB conversations of passing truck mixing courtesy of Stuart Sikes (The drivers to be picked up by the band's White Stripes and indie-rock all-stars Wonderland - amplifiers and deposited directly The Promise Ring) is a step ' in the Val Kilmer stars as onto the source tape. The effect is right direction. Their collective subtle, but seamless enough that if efforts only enhance what The N adas 1970s porn superstar that little 'factoid hadn't been men already do on their own: timeless, John Holmes in this tioned in the CDs insert, 1'd have geme-blending, damned-good songs. crime drama about the sworn it was intentionally placed. As luck would have it, The Nadas drug-related murders It's the band's penchant for will be invadmg our own overgrown nuance that makes this album cohere hamlet in pre-promotion of ~ that were the bloody' as a collection of songs; the instru Transceiver this Tuesday, September result of Holmes' trou mentation is always complementary 30 at Blueberry Hill's Duck Room in bled relationship with a in a way that would make Gestalt the Delmar Loop. Admission is a proud. To that end, the instruments ridiculously cheap five dollars. If violent dealer. and vocals create substantially more you don't have an 8am exam than mere melody; they weave a Wednesday morning, you'd do your- musical tapestry of sound. self a favor to spend the night with 9' Transceiver, a cohesive blend of The Nadas; it just might be the best grassr:oots-rock meets alternative' fi ve bucks you'll ever spend on a live country, transcends implemented show. For more information call the .l. Ziggy Marley strays from his decades of work with the Melody Makers to launch his solo career geme classification to culminate in good folks at Blueberry Hill (314) '? with the release of Dragonfly. an instantly palatable record for any- 727-0880; they'll be kind and help- onp. who r.:ln :lnnrp('_i~tp !lrt; BY AMY GONWA ments of avant-garde jazz, grunge, ground in a few tracks, like the pulsed rock and heavy metal that can be "Wimple Witch" and the heavy Music Critic questionable cuisine heard in combination throughout the "Night Sky," any musician picks album. things up alOIig his or het way and is BY STANFORD GRIFFITH than enjoyable and can even be scary. Norton's outdoor dining is reminiscent The inventiveness of Wellwater defined by his or her past experiences. Take, for example, Norton's Cafe at of an enchanted garden with a well I had the chance to catch up with Conspiracy's sound and lyrics com So, these similarities are merely inher Culinary O-itic 808 Geyer St. in Soulard. stocked bar. Dining outdoors under the delightfully enthusiastic "Matt bine to convey some forceful mes ited impulses. Both Pearl Jam and Norton's was voted second best the trees creates a casual atmosphere Cameron and gain his insight into his sages. The group clearly focuses on Soundgarden fans will be pleasantly Food and atmosphere and service: Creole and second best outdoor dining with a European flair. . new group, Wellwater Conspiracy, their fans and what those fans want to surprised to hear of Cameron's other these are the elements that combine to in St. Louis by a readership survey by and his passion for music. Cameron hear. They don't seem to worry about musical endeavours, as he plays the produce a restaurant. When two of Sauce, the local culinary publication has been the rhythm section for where they fit within the music indus bass, and drums in Wellwater these fail and the 'other one remains guitar (www.saucecafe.com).It·s true that see NORTON'S, page 14 Soundgarden and currently drums for try. '''The entertainment industry is Conspiracy. Cameron is also the pri high, enjoying dining out can be less Pearl Jam, while collaborating with based on alot of of falsehoods, as they mary vocalist and plays a monumen- METAMORPHOSES, from page 12 The performances are challenging at this heart, in which Sun Mee bride in Hades and tries to bring her in the wet medium but every cast Chomet portrays the tragic Myrrha, back. We are given two versions of the member pulls it off stunningly well. It moves and grips in the extreme. The story, Ovid's and a more modem one. takes enormous skill to carry out the tales included feature Aphrodite For sheer emotional power, the tales of amount of physical action the play (Tamilla Woodard) and Hermes Myrrha and of Alcyone (Cherise demands in its watery space but th e (Antony Hagopian), among other gods Boothe) are the highlight" along with result is very beautiful to watch. Not and goddesses. the Orpheus myth. enough can be said to praise the actors' Greek myths are timeless because This is the first St. Louis staging of grace and coordination in this velY of the chord they sailee witll human Mmy Zimmemlan's Tony award-win visual and movement-flJled play. nature. Rather than only being adven ing play, which just closed on Beyond the physical demands them ture tales or cautionary lessons, they hit Broadway last February. That the Rep selves, the acting is marvelous deep into the human psyche. was so fast to gmb this winning pro throughout. Sometime.s they seem like puzzle.s we duction and bring it to our area is a Matt Cameron has collaborated with John McBain and Glenn Slater to form the innovative The play handles its transitions can't unravel yet. The play makes a ref mm-velous feat. This production should Wellmaker Conspiracy. from comic to rious themes wi ti) skill erence to this enduring fascination with not La be.znil;Sed; ~OU ITIigb~'\:"i'~.want lUld sensitivity. The emotional heart of tlle tale of Orpheus (Manu Narayan) to see it DJD[ejth Eln '<.:Is ;Yo - " Well water Conspiracy. This month try to shape the artist into what they tat role in the development of lyrical 'I: the play is the dramatic vignette near it and Eurydice (AIme Fogerty), in which a giant cockroach but you will have a marks Wellwater Conspiracy's fourth want--which steals from the art," and rhythmic composition. chronological center. The performance a gifted mortal musician visits his dead delightful experience. 1l CD release, ""ith their self-titled Cameron explains. This appreciation Wellwater Conspiracy is an adven album rele.ased on September 9. for the rawness of spontaneous human terous group creating powerfully The group fOlmed in the early '90s emotion has turned into art, which is diverse music. They are crossing lines from Matt Cameron's and Monster Wellwater Conspiracy's music. and gracefully overstepping bound Magnet's Jolm McBain's common Some fans , may buy the album aries while promoting musical MR. BLACK: ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES interest in the 1960s-era psychedelia expecting it to be strikingly similar to change. \Vith their newest, self-tided and experimental recording. Cameron the music of Pearl Jam, only to be album, Wellwater Conspiracy will ~ rrrge-s that, "We wanted to create a fun taken aback. Although there are some undoubtiy earn the recognition they listening experience." So, Cameron, resonating tones of Cameron's back- de·serve. ~1cBain and their bteBt addition on keys, Glenn Slatee set off to test their - .--~------, musical limits and entertain their fans ' desire for unpredictability. Still, they eust. ServicelRetail Sales needed a name. "McBain had heard ~ tills urban myth when he was a kid about the water supply in Minnesota being laced with LSD," and so the ALL STUDENTS group was named after this wellwater conspiracy, a~ Cameron explains. $13.75 base-appt. \VlIat Cameron describes as "mak ing music for music's sake" seems to No door to door canvassing or telemarketing. be the driving force behind the album. great resume experience. ~ WeUwater Conspiracy is filled with an air of unpredictability, which makes the albinn uncontrollably enga",o-ing. From dark, shadow-filled composi tions, such as "Dresden Overture," to $13.75 base-appt the more uplifting messages in "Sea ~ Miner," the versatility of the band Flexible hours. shines through. 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Seton Hall's ACADEMIA, you SHOW> KNOW THAT THE lounge and AUTHOR.'S NNIlE IS WlLLJ\ CATH~ NOT was well WILLA CATHETER, AND THE FALlKNER attended. STClRY IS ACTUN..LY uA ROSE FOR. EMILY." NORTON'S, f rom page 13 . - -. . ---",----_._------._-- As for the best Creole in town, Being seafood fans, we ordered out since I was an infant Yes, it was that worries me. If it is the second the specials of crawfish jamhalaya that bad. best, I cannot imagine what the worst and crab cakes. We were served what The crab cakes, which contain is . seemed to be rotten food, as in biode much more bread than crab, were Having recently moved to grading food. I cannot, of course, be mediocre and cold at best and were Soulard, my i'oommate and I went completely sure, but I know if it had covered with a sauce that tasted very exploring one afternoon when we been in my refrigerator, it would much like a certain "mystery meat" noticed Norton's. After glancing at have been thrown out a week before. topping I remember from grade its tree-shaded patio, we thought we No attention was given to the presen- . school. Perhaps they would have had found a treasure and, perhaps. a tation of dishes either: the food been acceptable without the yellow new favorite place to eat. So we went seemed to have been simply slopped sauce that simply made them feel to dinner there that night. onto the plates. slimy. Instead of eating outside, howev The crawfish jambalaya wa~ old Luckily, neither of us got sick er, we ate inside because of the heat. and had a peculiar fishy taste, a 11a enough to require a trip the emer After reading the hand-written menu voring often used as a "disguise" for gency room, but I have the feeling and specials from the chalkboard food that has all-eady gone bad. The we may have just been lucky. We (and noticing how many items they crawfish pieces were tender enough both just felt ill for about 48 hours. were already out of by 5 p.m.), we that they were nearly falling apart, Unfortunately, the ambiance can ordered drinks first: two Diet Cokes. which indicates that the dish had not make up for the poor service and The waitress failed to mention that been reheated several times and was potentially deadly food. Perhaps they only serve Pepsi products, old. Norton's is worth a try if you want to something I am allergic to. So that The dirty rice tasted foully of rot order something very simple there, was a major flaw in the servi e. Any ten tomatoes and had obviously been but for my rating, Norton's Cafe is good server will always a~k if a sub sitting at room temperature for many definitely not a place to visit unless stitute for an item is acceptable hours. 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