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St. Louis Ballet’s classic “Swan Lake” delights mostly young audience at Touhill PAC Swan Lake presented by Saint Louis Ballet at the Touhill. COURTESY OF GIGI WEAVER CATE MARQUIS 27, a matinee and evening choreography. Te troupe of ball, which leaves him uneasy. white swans, but Siegfried her from the spell but mis- A&E Editor on Saturday, April 28 and a dancers alternated roles for Te staging and scenery follows and convinces her of takes the black swan Odile If one were to chose to matinee on Sunday, April 28. diferent performances. “Swan were lovely, using panels of his afection, before being (Lori Wilson) for Odette. see only one ballet, that bal- Te near-capacity audi- Lake” is a ballet that allows fabric to create depth against driven away by Von Rothbart. Typically, the black swan is let should be “Swan Lake.” ence on Friday included some fexibility in its story, a garden wall backdrop, all in Te scene contains the danced by the same ballerina, “Swan Lake” is regarded well-dressed dance enthusi- and Horiuchi choose to use a reds and golds. Te costumes most haunting beautiful mu- but Horiuchi chose to cast as ballet’s greatest and most asts, hip young adults and prologue and a happy ending. pick up the same colors, as sic of the ballet and some of diferent dancers. Te scene, popular production. Tchai- whole families. Often these In the Friday night pro- young nobles engage in lively its most famous choreography. in lush reds and golds, fea- kovsky’s beautiful, haunting families included little girls in logue, the child Prince Sieg- dances or are entertained Ballerinas become swans by tures dramatic Russian, Span- music combined with the bal- fancy dresses, who pirouetted fried (Deaglan Erhart) wit- by young women in color- holding a gracefully curved ish, Italian and near-Eastern let’s mysterious, romantic story through the lobby during the nesses a young Princess Odette ful peasant attire. Siegfried’s arm over their heads to form dances, as well as a beautifully and its famous choreography production’s two intermissions. (Lissy Joslyn) transformed into tutor is a comic role, teased a swan’s head and neck. Swans executed pas-de-deux by Wil- make “Swan Lake” an experi- St. Louis Ballet’s artis- a swan by the evil sorcerer Von by the women. Te danc- take fight with a dramatic son and Geolat, which was ence not to be missed. Yet un- tic director, Gen Horiuchi, Rothbart (Octavio Nieto). ing was lovely and energetic. sweeping up-and-down arm rewarded by wild applause. like Tchaikovsky’s “Te Nut- said he was inspired to pres- Act I begins years later, in In Scene II, the Prince goes movements, a dramatic com- Te ballet concludes as cracker,” which is performed ent this greatest ballet by the a lavish garden outside the hunting with his new cross- bination of mimicry and grace. Siegfried and Odette recon- every Christmas, “Swan movie “Black Swan,” which palace, where the Queen (Lisa bow at Swan Lake, represented Te scene includes a fa- cile and defeat Von Rothbart, Lake” is more rarely seen. revived popular interest. But Wolfsberger) is celebrating by ethereal scenery in muted mous dance, where four bal- ending happily with the spell St. Louis Ballet’s perfor- it was clear from this young, Prince Siegfried’s (Elliot Geo- blues and greens. Siegfried lerinas cross arms to hold broken and the lovers united. mance of “Swan Lake” at the enthusiastic audience that lat) coming-of-age, along with spies a beautiful white swan hands while dancing in close, Tis wonderful production Blanche M. Touhill Perform- something more than the Siegfried’s tutor (Michael Mon- (Tanya Strautmann), but as he cross-stepping fashion, which of the beloved Swan Lake thor- ing Arts Center, April 27-29, R-rated movie was at work. sey) and young members of prepares to shoot, he hesitates, was performed splendidly. oughly delighted the audience, was both welcome and highly- Horiuchi, who was Prin- the court. Te Queen presents entranced by her beauty. He Te dramatic high point likely to be treasured mem- anticipated. Tere were four ciple Dancer with the legend- Siegfried with a crossbow as a realizes she is the enchanted comes in the ballroom scene, ory for the young ballerinas. performances, an evening ary George Ballanchine’s New gift but then tells him he must girl Odette. Odette fees, join- when Siegfried must swear performance on Friday, April York City Ballet, created the chose a bride at the upcoming ing a fock of other enchanted eternal love to Odette to free Grade: A ALSO INSIDE Student-teacherMan Eating reSandwich- Shabazz Palaces Multicultural ed- UMSL softball concert disappoints ucational session review 74lationshipsNew art installation today? feeds 6one man 13 11 12 2 | The Current | APRIL 30, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | WHAT’S CURRENT TheCurrent VOL. 45, ISSUE 1378 What’s Current WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM Your weekly calendar of campus events. “What’s Current” is a free service for student organizations. 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Jarred Gastreich, Sar- Wednesday, May 2 Friday, May 4 ah Lowe, Jenny Meahan, Ahmad Aljuryyed, Erica Thompson, Ismail Pursuing Engaged Scholarship in an Age of Austerity Arianna String Quartet: Famous Last Words Adiputra From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located in 403 JC Penney Conference Center and Starts at 8:00 p.m. Located in the Touhill’s Lee Theater and open to all. Illustrators...... Karlee Sellars, open to all. The Arianna Quartet closes out it’s 2011-12 Touhill Series with a musical odys- Stefano Ragonesi Dr. Katherine Lambert-Pennington, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the sey through final works for string quartet written by three leviathans of the BUSINESS University of Memphis and 2011 recipient of the Ernest A. Lynton Award for quartet repertoire. The ASQ begins the evening with Felix Mendelssohn’s daz- Business Manager...... 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WEATHER AFFILIATIONS MON. 79 TUES. 84 WED. 87 THURS. 86 FRI. 85 SAT. 83 SUN. 83 65 67 68 67 62 63 60 NEWS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | APRIL 30, 2012 | The Current | 3 News The UNDERCURRENT Student-teacher relationships part of campus life for many universities SHARON PRUITT Opinions Editor
While many would say munity are “prohibited Conduct of the collect- ently an uneven one and Also in 2011, a mu- fessor Miguel Fernan- that romantic relation- when one participant has ed rules and regulations fraught with peril,” Paul sic professor at Montana dez told ABCNews.com. ships between students direct evaluative or super- prefaces itself by stating Lannon, Boston edu- State University was ac- Not all cases of stu- and teachers are unethi- visory authority over the that the University “pro- cation lawyer, said to cused of having sex with dent-professor romances cal when the relationship other because such rela- motes an atmosphere of ABCNews.com in 2009. a student and threatening end in tragedy and strife, in question takes place in tionships create an inher- professionalism based One such relation- to ruin her career if she however. In early 2012, a high school setting, re- ent conflict of interest.” on mutual trust and re- ship was the 2011 case ended the relationship. Columbia law profes- lationships between col- The university defines spect. The integrity of of 22-year-old Katy Ben- Sadly, occurrences such sor Philip Bobbitt mar- lege students and their amorous relationships as interaction among faculty, oit, a graduate student at as these are far too com- ried former student Maya professors have long been being between two indi- staff and students must the University of Idaho, mon, as the student-teach- Ondalikoglu. Previously, a topic of debate, both viduals who “mutually not be compromised.” and Ernesto Bustamonte, er relationship is one that Ondalikoglu had been a within the academic com- and consensually under- It is the aforementioned a psychology professor is inherently unequal in student in one of Bob- munity and outside of it. stand a relationship to be conflicts of interest in stu- at the university at the terms of the distribution bitt’s classes when the two The same policy on con- romantic and/or sexual dent-teacher interaction time of their relation- of power, and such rela- traveled to an academic sensual amorous relation- in nature except when that cause many universi- ship. The relationship tionships can often result conference together. Fol- ships applies to all schools those two individuals are ties to take a solid stance ended in murder-suicide, in the abuse of that power lowing the trip, Onda- with the UM - St. Louis married to each other.” against such relationships. after Benoit filed a com- within the confines of the likoglu withdrew from system, which include Examples of prohibited The policy for those in plaint against Bustamonte relationship. The student- the class, as they both University of Missouri - relationships include, the UM-System requires that resulted in his los- teacher relationship leaves agreed that this was the St.Louis, Univeristy of but are not limited to, that the individual in the ing his job. Shortly after, ample room for coercion appropriate course of ac- Missouri - Columbia, “employee (faculty, staff supervisory position dis- Benoit was fatally shot and manipulation, which tion in order to avoid an University of Missouri - or student)/student and close the relationship to outside her apartment is why many universities unhealthy power dynamic Kansas City and Missouri supervisor (faculty, staff his or her administrative by Bustamonte, who was have policies against it. and to remain ethical in University of Science and or student)/subordinate, superior and cooperate in later found dead in a hotel “The teacher obviously their actions. The two Technology. According when those relationships removing themselves from room, having shot him- has authority over the stu- married only months later to the collected rules and involve direct evaluative any such supervisory ac- self. Preceding the fatal dent, and the student is in a wedding officiated regulations for personnel, or supervisory authority.” tivity in order to eliminate shooting, Benoit had told vulnerable to undue influ- by Supreme Court Justice consensual amorous rela- In explaining their pro- said conflict of interest. friends that Bustamonte ence. There is always go- Elena Kagan, who is a for- tionships between mem- hibition on the subject, “The student-teacher had threatened her with ing to be that pressure,” mer dean at Harvard Law. bers of the university com- Chapter 330: Employee relationship is inher- a gun multiple times. Middlebury College pro-
The UNDERCURRENT by Ismail Adiputra “How do you spend your study breaks?”
“I usually exercise and Kamil Edil “I would go doing some- Aquira Foster “I usually watch movies and Lingling Zeng stretch during my study Graduate thing with some friends. Senior listen to songs when I need Graduate breaks, or move to a difer- Public Policy Last week my friends and I Biology / Psychology to take some break from Education ent place. Tat takes maybe went to Forest Park to play studying.” 15 minutes to walk, a good some frisbee during our time frame for study break.” study break.” 4 | The Current | APRIL 30, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | NEWS The Political Corner - Glass ceiling awaits female students SHARON PRUITT male and female graduates who colleagues make. Tis discrep- Opinions Editor hold a bachelor’s degree. Tose ancy in pay can be a disheart- UMSL and Amnesty who majored in business and/ ening reality check for female According to a 2011 study or marketing/management students planning to enter the conducted by the U.S. De- face a four percent pay gap be- workplace after graduation. International partment of Labor, women tween men and women, with But do female students today earn around 81 cents men again earning more than avoid majors and indus- for every dollar that men their female contemporaries. tries where women have Amnesty International - UMSL joins make. Te pay gap between Tis gap expands as factors been proven to earn less? the genders varies according to such as age and education level “It’s not clear whether college majors as well, but on increase, with women who women shy away from these effort to bring awareness of wide- the whole, in most felds men hold more advanced degrees felds because they are male still make more than women still earning less than men dominated, or whether a lack who hold the same degree. with the same qualifcations. of role models is a better ex- spread violence against women Payscale, a “market leader In entry-level jobs, men planation. We’ve learned in in global online compensa- and women operate more politics that sometimes seeing SHARON PRUITT tion data,” collects salary and or less on the same playing someone like yourself hold a Opinions Editor career data from millions of feld. It is when women try particular position makes it employees from a variety of to move upward at work that seem more interesting and ac- felds and industries. Accord- the glass ceiling becomes ap- cessible. It may be that female On Thursday, April In many cases, women marriage they’re the prop- ing to the analysis of Payscale’s parent. Te glass ceiling refers students don’t see many wom- 26, Amnesty Interna- who have been the victims erties of their husbands, so database, there is a large pay to the invisible barrier that en role models in STEM (sci- tional-University of Mis- of acid attacks are victim- they have no life of their gap between men and women often prevents women from ence, engineering, technology souri -- St. Louis hosted ized by their significant own. They have to depend with the same level of educa- advancing in the workplace. and math) felds, so they are a screening of the award- others, family members on the men, and I think tion. Tis discrepancy can Tis phenomenon occurs most more likely to consider some- winning documentary or others who are close to that as western women be seen among nearly every often in high-paying positions. thing else,” Dayna Stock, man- “Saving Face” as part of them. Both women in the it’s up to us to give those industry and college major. According to data collected ager for the Sue Shear Institute their new campaign to film were attacked by their women a voice,” Mehm- Te largest gaps exist in by Payscale, in jobs where of Women in Public Life, said. raise awareness of violence husbands, Zakia after fil- ood said. “We can easily architecture, education and employees earn more than against women worldwide. ing for divorce. Though reject a marriage proposal, criminal justice, with a fve $100,000, women earn only Continued on page 11. The Oscar-winning there are groups dedicated but for them it’s a matter percent pay diference between 87 percent of what their male documentary, directed by to aiding victims of acid of life or death. Someone Daniel Junge and Shar- attacks in Pakistan, such could kill them, someone meen Obaid-Chinoy, as Acid Survivors Foun- could mutilate them, just brings to light the horrific dation-Pakistan, many for saying ‘no, I don’t want reality of socially-accepted victims have very little ac- to marry this guy.’ And violence for many women cess to reconstructive sur- the man can attack them in Pakistan, where vicious gery and live out the rest with acid, with the mental- acid attacks often go un- of their lives following ity of ‘if I can’t have you, reported and largely un- the attack both physically no one can have you.’” punished. The attackers and emotionally scarred. The group plans to host generally face very minimal Obaid Chinoy has been more presentations and punishment from the state. quoted as saying of the movie screenings that focus The film intertwines the film, “It goes beyond the on the reality of violence FM with IQ personal stories and lives of immediate horrors of acid against women worldwide, two victims of acid attacks, violence to its prolonged in a continuing effort to get Zakia and Rukhsana, as effects. It forces its view- UMSL’s student population they deal with the aftermath ers to empathize with, but interested and involved. of such horrific attacks also admire, the immense “We really want to raise while also bringing focus strength of the survivors.” awareness about what’s re- to the nation of Pakistan, The screening of the ally going on, especially where awareness of this so- film is one of many that in third world countries cial problem is burgeoning. the group plans to host in and other male-dominat- “I’m of Pakistani descent, order to raise awareness of ed societies. We’re try- but I was born and raised violence against women, ing to break the stereo- in Britain, so I kind of have in the hopes that students type. [The violence] is a mix of both cultures. I’m will be spurred to action. not a part of religion, it’s not completely western- “The women have no [the product of] twisted ized; I try to keep a balance voice in those countries. minds,” said Mehmood. between the two, so at the They’re uneducated. They Though the group was same time I can see what’s don’t have jobs. They’re to- pleased with Thursday’s going on in my culture,” tally dependent on the men turnout, they plan to host Sabah Mehmood, presi- of the family. Before mar- repeat screenings of “Sav- dent of UMSL’s Amnesty riage they’re the property ing Face” in the future. International chapter, said. of their fathers and after A Service of The University of Missouri – St. Louis NEWS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | APRIL 30, 2012 | The Current | 5 Top evolutionist E.O. Wilson’s is now accepting keynote at Consilience Conference The Current CATE MARQUIS A&E Editor applications for the following What do biology, said. Baldini helped time friend” and described social sciences and organize the conference. Wilson as “a person humanities in common? T e keynote speaker pushing the boundaries,” paid positions Evolution, according to on April 26 was renowned comparing him to such the cross-disciplinary evolutionary biologist historical f gures as Erasmus f eld of consilience. Edward O. Wilson, whom and Francis Bacon. T e College of Arts and some have described as Wilson spoke to a for the coming academic year. Sciences at the University “Darwin’s natural heir.” packed house in the of Missouri - St. Louis Yasbin described Wilson J.C. Penney auditorium. hosted the “Consilience as “the top evolutionist Drawing on his upcoming Conference: Evolution in in the world right now.” book “Social Conquest of -Managing Editor Biology, the Human Sciences Wilson has alternated Earth,” Wilson spoke about and the Humanities,” a research on ants with how Darwin’s principles three-day interdisciplinary publishing on the wider opened the door to solving conference April 26-28 in application of evolutionary riddles of human nature -Business Manager the J.C. Penney Building. principles. He won that had eluded thinkers “T ere is an international the National Medal of throughout human history. movement, essentially, in Science and two Pulitzer T e members of the consilience, and it is to look Prizes. His 1998 book faculty committee were -Advertising Director at the overall ef ects and “Consilience: T e Unity responsible for recruiting impact of evolution in all of Knowledge” introduced speakers from their areas. these dif erent areas,” Ron the topic of this conference. “T ey came up with an For more information, inquire at Yasbin, Dean of School Yasbin said that recruiting outstanding group of of Arts and Sciences, said. such a distinguished speaker speakers,” Yasbin said. 388 MSC T e conference brought was the work of the three T e speakers who in 18 speakers who are faculty organizers, Patricia followed gave a sense of or email us at: leaders in the f elds of Parker, E. Desmond Lee, the breath of the intriguing biology, the social sciences professor of biology and topics. John Hawks, a and the humanities. chair of the Department paleoanthropologist, spoke Topics included “T e of Biology, David Rose, on comparing the genomic [email protected] Darwin Economy: Liberty, professor of economics and DNA of Neanderthals with Competition and the chairperson of Department modern humans and our Common Good,” “Cold- of Economics, and close ape relatives and the Blooded Kindness: Insights Joseph Carroll, Curators’ insights such genetic analysis Into Pathological Altruism” Professor of English. gave about the origins and “T e Evolutionary “I didn’t think we had of language and about Riddle of Fiction.” a chance of getting him,” culture. Dan McAdams, a “It is a great opportunity Yasbin said. “When he psychologist, spoke on the for our students, our faculty heard about the whole evolution of personality and our staf to learn about idea of the conference and and the adaptive nature of this important convergence bringing all these people personality traits, using as of these three areas. We together, and how many an example former president look at it as a major role people had already said they George W. Bush. Herbert Feeling some relief but still having for a College of Arts and were coming as speakers, Gintis, a mathematician Depression symptoms? We are conducting a research study to test the safety and efficacy of an Sciences in a land-grant, he said he’d be happy to in game theory, spoke investigational medication for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) metropolitan university, do it. We were thrilled.” on the evolution of the Volunteers may be eligible to participate in the study if they: to educate the community Chancellor T omas human sense of morality. Are male or female 18 or older Have a primary diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder on these important George kicked of the Yasbin said the College Have had depression symptoms for at least one month topics,” Yasbin said. conference by noting the of Arts and Sciences plans Are currently on a SSRI
“It touches on three university’s commitment to to sponsor one conference Eligible participants will receive study related procedures and study medication at no charge. They will also be compensated for their time important disciplinary the kind of cross-disciplinary a year on very topical and and travel. areas to the College of study that the conference important areas. “Last year, Arts and Sciences and represented. T e chancellor we had the conference on To learn more about this research study and to see if you are qualified, please contact: involves presenters who are introduced Peter Raven, ‘Women in Academia: remarkable in their f elds,” president emeritus of the Leveling the Playing Mid-America Clinical Research at: Deborah Baldini, associate Missouri Botanical Garden, Field,’” Yasbin said. “Next 314-647-1743 dean for the College of Arts who in turn introduced year, the conference is and Sciences and associate the keynote speaker. being organized by the dean for Continuing Raven introduced Wilson Department of Criminology Education and Outreach, by calling him “my long- and Criminal Justice.” 6 | The Current | APRIL 30, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | A&E LATEST + GREATEST A&E Movie Calendar Movies opening Friday, May 4 Shabazz Palaces won’t win any (subject to change) new converts to the harem with THE AVENGERS (everywhere) The summer action film seasons kicks off early with renowned their disappointing Luminary set writer/producer Joss Whedon directing this superhero movie, bringing together the Marvel Comics line-up launched in DAVID VON NORDHEIM previous films, including “Iron Man,” “Captain America,” Staff Writer “Thor” and more. Stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner. Shabazz Palaces, the names: DJ Needlez viewer may be indulging latest project by under- and DJ Loose Screwz. in a bit of petty spiteful- THE FAIRY (Plaza Frontenac) ground hip hop icon Ish- Needlez’ set show- ness (which usually ac- mael “Butterfly” Butler cased a lot of ambition if companies a poorly spent An audience favorite and critics’ prize winner at last fall’s St. and multi-instrumen- not outright mixing tal- $20), it must be admit- Louis International Film Festival returns for a theatrical run. A talist Tendai Maraire, ent, and he came across ted that the set was not little bit of “Micmacs,” a little bit silent comedy, even a bit Coen made a downright in- as a sort of low-rent Fly disappointing in and of Brothers. This French-language charmer is hilarious, magical sulting appearance at Lo. On the other hand, itself. Butler has not lost and packed with visual comedy, while also being surprisingly the Luminary Center Screwz did little more his talent for deftly spin- for the Arts on April 24. than cycle through the ning brain-numbing ab- sweet and romantic. It all begins when a hard-luck hotel clerk Though the Luminary, same swathe of indie nug- stractions honed in his (Dominique Abel) in La Harve gets a visit from a strange woman an independently-owned gets one hears on the av- Butterfly days, and Mara- (Fiona Gordon) who says she is a fairy and offers to grant him South County art gal- erage KDHX program ire’s presence ensured three wishes. What happens after that is nothing you expect but lery and nonprofit, cer- (Little Dragon, James that the show was more a pure delight. The comedy’s stars also co-wrote and directed tainly lends itself to an Pants, Erykah Badu, etc.) than Butler simply rhym- interesting performance, with a few halfheart- ing over the instrumental the film. whatever promise was ed turntable scratches tracks from “Black Up.” generated by the inspired thrown in for good mea- Still, the unapologetic venue choice was quickly sure. This went on for mugging was a shock- dampened by Butler and nearly two hours until ingly egotistical move for Company’s flippant at- an unannounced third the man who once spun titude towards their un- opener joined Screwz, an lines about “creamy spies” LIKE TO GET THINGS YOUR WAY? deservedly loyal fans. energetic rapper whose and being an insect in Taking a liberal inter- command to the audi- his Digable Planets days. pretation of the old ad- ence to “move your ass- Although certainly not age “doors at 7, concert es or move on out” was the most egregious breach & at 8,” Butler and Maraire met with stubborn resis- of the artist-audience HIS EXCELLENCY ADMIRAL made their appearance an tance by the shuffling, contract this reviewer has excruciating two hours plaid-bedecked crowd. witnessed (that distinc- GENERAL ALADEEN after the already over- Butler and Maraire fi- tion goes to Cold Cave’s long opening acts had nally arrived at 11 p.m., 20-minute set of white INVITE YOU AND A GUEST finished, with nary an marching in with maracas noise and sound clips at TO WIN PASSES TO SEE apology or explanation, in hand and seemingly The Firebird), it was the although perhaps find- oblivious to the ill will exact kind of fan abuse ing the right dashiki to that was rapidly spread- that makes one think match his player shades ing among their pasty twice about buying an- took longer than one audience. Still, given other Shabazz Palaces CD. TELL US EXACTLY WHAT YOU WOULD DO might give him credit for. that the average Modest If you ever have the IF YOU WERE APPOINTED THE DICTATOR That someone’s idol is Mouse or Shins concert opportunity to see this OF YOUR HOUSE FOR A DAY! a jerk in person is never would likely give them fashion-forward space rap Send an email with your answer to an easy truth to swallow, very limited exposure to collective in-person, do [email protected] but Shabazz fans, take the notoriously noncom- yourself a favor and invest by Friday, May 4th for your chance to note: behind the weirdo mittal approach the av- the $20 ticket fee on a a receive a pass for two. death mask and Bedouin erage underground rap- sushi platter and a copy robes, Butler is just as per takes toward their of “Black Up,” which, Winners will be selected by a random much of a diva as your show (a friend of mine as far as this reviewer is drawing of qualified entries. average Weezy or Drake. once admitted to wait- concerned, is still the No purchase necessary. 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st louis current monday, april 30 5.75x5.25 lH A&E | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | APRIL 30, 2012 | The Current | 7 Second City comedy troupe sails through controversial issues with ease The Current would like to ASHLEY ATKINS Features Editor
Te Second City young man in his thirties highlight was the skit congratulate the comedy touring company (played by Hartman) promoting the new school stopped by the Lee Teater was shown on the stage program “Absta Dance” of the Performing Arts with his 60-something- where teenagers are recently elected Center at the University year-old father (Sciretta) encouraged to break into of Missouri -- St. Louis complaining about his dance whenever they feel on Tursday, April 26, upcoming nuptials. As the the urge to take part in Editor-in-Chief to introduce some new father, it is Sciretta’s job any sort of sexual activity. material from their “Laugh to talk his son into going Te audience sees a young Out Loud” tour to an through with wedding. man talking to a girl who for the coming eagerly awaiting audience. Unfortunately, he achieves says, “I will do anything Second City is the this by bad-mouthing the to make you like me.” He year - Chicago-based improv physical appearance of does a wild dance and says and sketch comedy troupe the boy’s mother, among in response, “I danced that started the careers of other things. As a result, that boner right of.” comedians such as Tina both father and son jet Clearly, this was a show Fey, Jim Belushi, Alan of of the stage after the for an adult audience, but Arkin, Robert Klein, Fred father screams out “Oh, it was still entertaining. Willard and many others. shit, I need to get you Te show did have its Teir wise-cracking out of here.” Tere was misses, containing skits mentality resembles the an uproar of laughter about various presidents Cate Marquis! popular television show as the seasoned couples and constantly revisiting Saturday Night Live, in the crowd listened the “black guy” joke. But whose founders included to these two comedians the evening was saved by notable “Second City” spit out the truth about yet another skit performed alums John Belushi, Gilda their own relationships. by Hartman where he Radner and Dan Aykroyd. Another crowd favorite plays a taxi driver for two Spreading out from its was a skit performed by karaoke-loving women. original Chicago venue, Hartman where he played When they hit the high which started in 1959, the an annoying ofce worker note for Journey’s “Don’t improvisational company who liked to dance to Stop Believing,” Hartman has created chapters in Te Heavy’s “How Do turns down the radio, hits other major cities such as You Like Me Now.” He the car brake, and the two Toronto and Los Angles. danced in honor of his woman bang their heads Te company has gained achievements at the ofce. on the windshield, leaving popularity with its take He danced for his love- them unconscious. He on current issues in pop making skills. He even stares at the audience culture, politics, etc. humped a chair when and gives a still demented You name it, they have he got top reservations smile, long enough for the probably talked about it. at Ruby Tuesdays, audience to die laughing. You saw this ad... Tursday’s show which was a real crowd- Ten he slowly turns the at the Lee theater pleaser. His fellow co- music back on. Te rest of imagine who else will... featured the talents of worker looked upon the song continues to play Chelsea Devantez, Cate him in shame and when and he has two woman Freedman, John Hartman, Hartman was confronted knocked out in the back advertise with The Current today! Warren Phynix Johnson for his “whiteness,” of his cab. He is content. and Kevin Sciretta. he began to cry to a [email protected] Te show began with soundtrack of the sappiest Grade: B a skit about marriage eighties music ever heard. and commitment. A Another unforgettable 8 | The Current | APRIL 30, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | APRIL 30, 2012 | The Current | 9_ ‘Raven’ fails to live up to promise despite Cusack's The Current is now accepting strong performance applications for the following
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A historical fiction film to the local paper that once efforts are rewarded with about Edgar Allen Poe serialized his works. His applause, but the gifted, for the coming academic year. and starring John Cusack alcoholism raging and his often arrogant author is then sounded like an idea with fame and talents fading, expected to politely offer some promise. Poe, the Poe is clearly near the end. advice on poetry writing to inventor of the mystery When Baltimore police the refined ladies paying for -Managing Editor story, seemed to offer some detective Fields (Luke his time. The scene echoes ripe material for a historical Evans) investigates a an earlier one in which the fiction film that draws on gruesome double murder, poet tries to cage drinks the author's works and something about the crime in a tavern, relying on -Business Manager tragic life. Casting Cusack seems familiar. The detective patrons who can quote the as Poe seemed like a good soon recognizes that details same poem. Cusack wrings ASQ: FAMOUS LAST WORDS fit as well. As a fan of from the crime mimic one every drop from each scene. both Poe and Cusack, this of Poe's famous suspense Another reason for the -Advertising Director MAY 4 / FREE reviewer had high hopes. stories. The detective brings hope is that the film gets Cusack gives it a valiant Poe in for questioning, so many visual elements try, but despite his best efforts but another bloody crime right, presenting a haunting, John Cusack stars in Relativity Media's stylish gothic thriller COURTESY OF LARRY HORRICKS and those of a supporting reveals that a serial killer is beautiful, eerie setting for And the following as internships. ST. LOUIS "The Raven." cast including Brendon at work, taking his victims the tale. The problem lies STORYTELLING FESTIVAL: Gleeson, along with lush, using techniques lifted from with screenwriters Ben atmospheric photography Poe's stories. The detective Livingston and Hannah -Staff Writers GRAND FINALE by Danny Ruhlmann, "The pressed the author to help. Shakespeare, who are MAY 5 / $10 Raven" is a rather dull story Poe is reluctant to become responsible for the movie's with little to no suspense, involved in something that under-written script, and a story that goes nowhere. will distract him from his director James McTeigue, -Staff Photographers "The Raven" takes the last drinking and his efforts to who cannot transcend it. few days of Poe's life and some make a little money. Despite There is a bit of SPRING TO DANCE FESTIVAL J.C. Penney Building elements of his best stories his situation, Poe is engaged quirk in Cusack's Poe, but MAY 24-26 / $10 to create a pale imitation to well-to-do Emily (Alice the script can hardly decide -Copy Editors of "Seven," but without Eve), but her father Captain if it wants to imitate "Seven" 24 Dealers the suspense. "The Raven" Hamilton's (Brendon or "Sherlock Holmes," so it does have blood and gore Gleeson) disapproval means does little. The dialogue is Vintage Posters, Fine Art Prints, Rare but without the suspense, that they have to keep dull at best and there seem to -News, Features, A&E, Sports, Books, Maps, & More! that is just not enough. the engagement secret. be about four scenes where The movie starts out Yet, this is the kind of film the detective apologizes to and Opinons Editors promisingly. The film has one keeps pulling for, hoping Poe for one thing or another. a stylish look and loads of it will finally come together. This is one thing the atmosphere. The tale is set in Part of the reason for that is film gets right - someone -Photo Editor the last days of Poe's life in Cusack's fine performance. does owe Poe (and for that his hometown of Baltimore. There is one scene in which matter Cusack) an apology, The heavy-drinking poet Cusack's Poe reads from because both deserved better. and author is in desperate his poem "The Raven" For more information, inquire at circumstances, broke, barely before a rapt audience of Grade: C able to sell a book review formal corseted ladies. His 388 MSC AVAILABLE AT THE TOUHILL TICKET OFFICE or email us at: with a valid UMSL Student ID Quantities are limited. Got a different view from Cate? Presented by the St. Louis Mercantile Library at the Let us know at: FOR INFO VISIT [email protected] TOUHILL.ORG/STUDENTTIX University of Missouri - St. Louis www.thecurrent-online.com 10 | The Current | APRIL 30, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | FEATURES Features
Eventide performs at the Battle of the Bands Thursday night at the Pilot House. NIKKI VAHLE / THE CURRENT UMSL students rock out to original songs at Battle of the Bands ARTEMIS CARVER Staff Writer On April 26, the their own unique sound, killed it on the frst song played his heart out loud Between the Rivers did not could be seen cheering the University of Missouri -- from classic rock to a little and you brought your own and proud. Aaron Seidel disappoint. Te band, which band on, and it was no St. Louis held its second bit of alternative rock. Tey spark of personality to the proved he was born to play consisted of four members, question to the judges or annual Battle of the Bands performed original songs stage,” Aeisha Patterson, the guitar as he strummed brought the house down. anyone else why Between the competition, which was that showed the audience vice president, Student his way into legendary status. Drummer Dennis Fowler Jr. Rivers won the university’s sponsored by the University and judges just a little bit Government Association, “I love loud music and had his long hair thrashing Battle of the Bands for Program Board, PHLCA more of their artistic side. said. While all of the judges I thought you guys were back and forth like a true the second year in a row. and held in the Pilot House. One band, Eventide, agreed that Arnold was great, but I might need a rock god in his own right. “Te band was freakin’ Te fve bands that rocked consisted of six members amazing, guitarist Major couple of headache pills Guitarist Dustin Hook awesome and I for one cannot the stage did not disappoint, and performed original Harper was told that he held before I go to another one and David Kruszka could wait to see them perform leaving everyone feeling as songs such as “Silver his own as he rocked out of your concerts,” Dean Bob be seen having fun as the again,” Cheroyl McKibben, if they were at a true rock Lining,” “Burn On” and with his blue electric guitar. Bliss, Honors College, said. connected with each other senior, graphic design, said. concert. Audience members “You Know.” Lead singer Also in the showcase was Audience members found and the crowd on their frst Te second annual Battle got to vote for their favorite Brett Arnold was seen by Native American Youth, out that before they had song, “From Destiny.” But it of the Bands was a huge band by donating money judges as vocally incredible which consisted of brothers even performed, the band was the voice of lead singer success. For those who into each band’s bucket, after performing the song Aaron and Caleb Seidel and Between the Rivers was Mike Coalter who brought missed winners Between the and the winning band “Silver Lining.” Others saw Andrew Harrington. Even already in frst place, but it the crowd to their feet as he Rivers performing at the Pilot received a trophy as a prize. Eventide as the voice of a though this band did not sing was not until they took the nailed every note of the band’s House, you can catch them All proceeds were given to pretty great music festival. a word, their music could be stage that audience members second song, “Vaporized by May 30 at Saint Louis’ annual the Saint Patrick’s Center. “Major, you are the heard throughout the MSC found out why. Considering the Sun.” Even as he joined music festival Pointfest. Each of the bands had bomb.com. You totally as drummer Caleb Seidel that they were newcomers, the crowd the audience FEATURES | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | APRIL 30, 2012 | The Current | 11 UMSL wraps up spring semester with some multicultural inspiration ASHLEY ATKINS Features Editor
T ursday, May 3, the Of- said. “T is event provided and support our diverse stu- through song and dance. various cultures? T e Gal- thing f ts,” Drummer said. f ce of Multicultural Rela- us with another opportunity dent population. You will “It is my hope that their lery Visio, located on the Drummer acts as an in- tions at the University of to educate and promote cul- be provided with samples ef orts provide a valued ex- lower level of the MSC, is tern for the Gallery where Missouri -- St. Louis will tural awareness on campus.” of food, history and per- perience for all that attends hosting an exhibit entitled she studies under Stephanie host a Multicultural Fes- Although the event is formances that represent this event. I am looking for- “Multicultural Expressions” Sivils. “I am a visual artist tival at the Nosh in the entirely coordinated by the diversity that we see on ward to witnessing the diver- from April 27 to May 16. that works with multimedia Millennium Student Cen- the Of ce of Multicul- campus daily,” Small said. sity of the campus [students, T e exhibit is a student ex- and I enjoy what I do. I de- ter and Rotunda area. T e tural Relations, its goal It was also men- faculty and staf ] taking the hibition that celebrates the cided to get fully involved in events, which will take is also supported by the tioned that some of these opportunity ‘tell their story’ vision of cultural diversity. Gallery Visio because it is my place from 11:00 a.m. to Of ce of Admissions on performances will come from to one another, understand- “We decided to create calling. It is a position that I 2:00 p.m., will also provide campus, as well as the Of- UMSL students. T e UMSL ing that this event is a small an exhibit celebrating cul- will most likely be doing in students with some activi- f ce of Equal Opportunity Afro-Cuban Ensemble is ex- step to understanding the tures from various coun- the future,” Drummer said. ties on the outside lawn. & Diversity, Student Life pected to perform, as well unique dif erences we of- tries. Students, alumni, T e Gallery celebrated “T is event is a part and Campus Recreation. as the Korean Fusion group fer as individuals, yet re- faculty... everyone was able the opening of its exhibit of many activities that [the T e Of ce of Multicul- and the gospel choir. Talent minding us that we share to submit however many last T ursday by having Of ce of Multicultural Re- tural Relations believes that from the St. Louis commu- an important purpose that pieces they chose to sub- two artists perform. One lations] have conducted this this event will provide stu- nity will consist of African has brought us together mit,” Fannta Drummer, performer was a DJ from year for students, faculty dents and the surrounding Drumming and Song, Asha as a campus community-- senior, liberal studies, said. the U student radio sta- and staf . One of the depart- community with an oppor- Prem and Dances of India. education!” Small said. “We have pieces here tion and the other was a ment’s goals is to promote tunity to appreciate, value Small said that during T e festival that are abstract. We have songstress from the Depart- and support cultural aware- and celebrate the many faces the planning of the event, will be free of charge realism, surrealism... T is is ment of Multicultural Rela- ness on campus,” Natissia that grace the halls of UMSL. she was inspired by the stu- to those who choose to why the show is such a suc- tions who dabbles in guitar. S. Small, assistant dean of “T e festival will show- dents who expressed interest participate or attend. cess. T ere is not one piece She performed a couple of students and director of the case on- and of -campus in sharing their own histo- Are you looking for an- in here when we say ‘Well, songs that were made popu- Division of Student Af airs, resources available to assist ries with the community other way to immerse in that is too political.’ Every- lar by the artist India Arie. Glass ceiling still a harsh reality for women in the workplace
SHARON PRUITT Opinions Editor
Continued from page 4. workshops on the subject attributable to wage dis- for students and women crimination, but women The way women are in the workplace, exist can help themselves and raised to behave in society to help women learn to close the gap by knowing is also said to play a role in negotiate the best pos- their value and negotiat- the wage deficit between sible salary for themselves. ing for the best salary pos- the sexes. The different “I think the future is sible. Many women find ways that men and women are taught to view them- selves and their worth “I think the future is bright for female UMSL [Univer- from an early age can af- sity of Missouri -- St. Louis] students, but in today’s world, fect how likely it is for em- it’s imperative that in addition to having skills in your cho- ployees is to ask for raises, sen f eld, you have skills in networking and negotiation.” thus acquiring fair com- ---Dayna Stock pensation for their work. Beyond battling dis- crimination that takes the form of “boys’” clubs’ in bright for female UMSL it uncomfortable to nego- the workplace, developing [University of Missouri tiate, but when you real- salary negotiation skills is -- St. Louis] students, ize how much you stand seen as a way for women but in today’s world, it’s to lose if you don’t, it’s to continue actively fight- imperative that in addi- well worth it. We need to ing the good fight for tion to having skills in be more confident about equal pay. Resources like your chosen field, you asking for what we want the Wage Project (wage- have skills in networking and know we deserve.” project.org), an organiza- and negotiation,” Stock tion that regularly hosts said. “Some of the gap is 12 | The Current | APRIL 30, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | SPORTS Sports
Erin Driskell, senior, business, races down the line as Maryville tries to recover the bunt on Wednesday, April 18 2012. ERICA THOMPSON / THE CURRENT UMSL Softball 2012 season review, thoughts for future OWEN SHROYER Sports Editor
It has been an up-and- women’s softball team tried to fourth inning to take the 3-1 and a homerun from Butler. form, going seven innings and run in the season f nale. T e down year for the women’s make the impossible happen, lead. A homerun by Shannon But it was not near enough, allowing two runs while strik- Tritons f nished the season softball team. With a few starting in Springf eld, Illinois Beatty, senior, social work, in as Leslie Davis had trouble ing out seven. T e of ense was 27-25 overall, with a confer- seniors on their way out, the for a game against the Univer- the f fth inning, along with getting outs and gave up 11 seeing the ball well, as the 2-4 ence record of 16-18, just f nal double headers of the sity of Illinois -- Springf eld. an RBI single from Brianna runs, nine earned, in a Tritons hitters in the Tritons batting outside the playof picture. season of ered the Tritons a Starting game one for Butler, freshman, early child- defeat, 11-5, for all intensive order combined for nine RBIs Beatty, Driskell, Monica slim chance at a Great Lakes the Tritons was Jena Bou- hood education, tied the purposes, eliminating the Tri- and nine hits. Boudreau had a Strube, senior, physical educa- Valley Conference post sea- dreau, freshman, nursing. game at three runs apiece. tons from the post season. Il- monster game, with three hits tion, Courney Gahan, senior, son tournament rebirth for Boudreau had been pitch- It all came down to the linois -- Springf eld went 4-0 and two RBIs to go with her marketing, Stephanie Benson, the University of Missouri ing for the Tritons and f nal frame, and it was Il- against the Tritons this season. stellar pitching performance. senior, criminal justice, and -- St. Louis. In a year f lled had been nearly unhittable linois -- Springf eld that got Although their shot at the T e Tritons looked to Heather Arras, senior, crimi- with the growth and develop- in her last three outings. the walk-of hit to win the post-season was over, there f nish the season strong in nal justice are all leaving the ment of freshmen players, it Game one was a thriller. game 4-3, a crushing defeat was still one double header left game two. Bourdeau started team at the end of the year. was the seniors on the squad UMSL got on the board f rst, for the Tritons. T ey strug- to play at Quincy University. again, but could not go the However, the Tritons have who had it all at stake for scoring a run in the second. Il- gled to recover from the loss. T e Tritons split their home distance as she gave up two plenty of talent coming back the f nal two double headers. linois -- Springf eld answered Game two was not as excit- series with Quincy, and hoped runs in three innings, which next season, as well as some Needing a lot of help with a run of their own in the ing. T ere was a lot of of ense, to f nish the season strong. was enough for Quincy to future commitments from around the conference to third inning and then struck including three hits from Erin T e f rst game was all Tri- win the game, as the Tri- players around the nation. get into the post season, the again for two runs in the Driskell, senior, business, tons. Boudreau was back in tons could only muster one SPORTS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | APRIL 30, 2012 | The Current | 13 Tritons lose against Miners, rained out: defeat Quincy The Current is now accepting LEON DEVANCE applications internships in the Staff Writer following positions For the University of nursing, who reached fourth inning before for the coming academic year. Missouri -- St. Louis base on a pinch single. the Tritons plated six Tritons, Saturday was Pilackas, at the plate runs in the bottom of a complete washout. with two runners on, the inning to tie the The Tritons lost represented the Tri- game at 7-7, even- -News Editor the opening game of tons’ last chance as tually winning 9-7. their scheduled double the tying the game, “[ The Hawks] just header against Great but instead he sent a lost a tough game,” Tri- Lakes Valley Confer- fly ball out to center- tons baseball coach Jim -Features Editor ence Western Division field to end the game. Brady said. “It is tough leader Missouri S&T Four Tritons play- to regain your compo- with a score of 6-3 in ers collected two hits, sure in 30 minutes. a key conference game. including Pilackas, Losses like that tend -A&E Editor The second game who also scored two to demoralize you.” was then cancelled runs, and Nathan- While comeback when rain swept in be- son, who contributed wins against qual- -Sports Editor tween the two games. an RBI single for the ity completion builds The loss left the Tri- Tritons, extending his confidence, Brady tons’ record at 24-18, hitting streak to eight feels the Tritons are 16-13 in the GLVC. games. Lucas Matecki, a different team from -Opinions Editor Charlie Mohr, senior, junior, business ad- the start of the season. business administra- ministration, added “Quincy was the tion, was the Tritons’ two hits to his team conference champion best offensive weapon, leading nine games. last year and almost -Photography Editor delivering three hits Adam Radick, ju- everybody came back. in four at-bats that nior, communications We feel that if we play included two RBIs. (4-4), suffered the our A-game, we are ca- This victor y gave loss as he allowed four pable of playing with -Staff Writers the Miners a record runs on nine hits in anybody. This team of 28-11, 17-8 in 6 2/3 innings. Radick continues to evolve the GLVC. The Min- struck out three and and get better and bet- ers grabbed a quick walked two batters. ter. Just look at the -Staff Photographers 4-0 lead, scoring two The Tritons had bet- Cardinals. They made runs in the first and ter results against the believers out of ev- third innings. Mohr Quincy Hawks on erybody as they over- -Advertising Assistants doubled in John Pi- Tuesday. On the April come over whelming lackas, senior, biology, 15 double header, the odds because the sky is who led off the bottom Hawks broke one of the limit,” Brady said. of the fourth inning baseball’s golden rules, Brady also said that -Copy Editors with a leadoff double. running into an out at the Tritons always put The Miners then third base to end the themselves in position plated two more runs ninth inning as they to win. “Well, we know in the eighth inning tried to grab an extra what we did put [Quin- For more information, inquire at to stretch their lead to base. Matecki’s relay cy] in a great position 6-1, with the Tritons to shortstop Jeremy to win. At the start of 388 MSC committing two er- Butler, senior, busi- the game, we were not rors. Mohr then struck ness administration, in tune with what we or email us at: again as he singled to cut down the Hawks do. But this is a ma- right field to score Pi- shortstop Drake Aus- ture team that plays lackas, who tripled in tin to preserve a 6-5 with confidence until the gap in right center. victory. The Tritons the game is over. This [email protected] The Tritons scored then completed the team is about battling the final run in the sweep by winning the back and finding a way ninth inning as Trev- second game, 4-2. to win the next game. or Nathanson, senior, The Hawks returned We keep playing like business administra- to make up the game that, then I like my tion, delivered an RBI rained out on April chances,” Brady said. single that plated Drew 14 and grabbed a Standefer, junior, 7-1 in the top of the 14 | The Current | APRIL 30, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | OPINIONS Point/Counterpoint
Should social websites like Tumblr and Pinterest ban pro-anorexia content? Anorexia should not be cel- Banning content does noth- ebrated on social media ing to solve the real problem
Recently websites such as should ban these images and Pinterest and Tumblr are If there is one thing that Tat does not help any of the that parents or politicians might Pinterest, Tumblr and Insta- the accompanying messages both becoming websites that cannot be contained, it is an people involved – they will object to. Reducing the issue to gram have made news head- they send to girls as young as are used internationally, so idea. Te Internet plays host to just fnd other spaces online. a PR stunt is disrespectful to all lines over the pro-anorexia 12, messages that they are too many parents are worried when all sorts of unsavory ideas and Te rise of pro-anorexia of the girls and women who are and “thinspiration” photos, fat because they can’t ft into a they see their size-14 daughter beliefs. However, the rights of content on social websites il- sufering, both physically and quotes and blogs that have been size zero pair of jeans. Although not eating or getting tips from freedom of speech and expres- lustrates the rise of a very real mentally, from eating disorders posted on their sites by users. doctors will admit that the Unit- websites about how to hide an- sion supersede how unpleasant societal problem, one that we like anorexia and bulimia and While some people view ed States is sufering from an orexia from their loved ones. some of us may fnd some of the are all responsible for trying the self-harm that stems from these sites because they feel that obesity “epidemic,” that doesn’t What people who are “pro- content that’s being hosted and to solve. Banning the content the pressure of unhealthy and they are overweight, others are mean people should freak out ana” (short for anorexia) do shared on the Internet. As long makes a showy statement of unattainable beauty standards. appalled at the motivational every time they hear about not realize is that this form of as no one is getting hurt, you disapproval, but what good will For them, “pro-ana” content pictures posted as a method of someone weighing less than extreme dieting has a dark side can’t silence someone just be- disapproval without action do? is not just a hot button topic extreme dieting and sharing they do. Just because someone that could easily become the cause you don’t like what they’re It can even have the efect of or eye-catching headline, but a unhealthy weight loss goals. is smaller than you doesn’t auto- quickest way for teens to die. saying. What you can do, how- strengthening the underground very real presence in their lives One such example comes matically make you unhealthy. Te anorexia epidemic that, ever, is fght back – and that is pro-anorexia community, as that has very real consequences. from the blog “Light as a Feath- A few weeks ago “Te New according to the CDC, already what websites like Tumblr and nothing brings people together Tose who are truly dedi- er, Tin as a Rail,” which pro- York Times” published an ar- claims the lives of 10 million Pinterest should be doing, rath- like a sense of shared alienation. cated to fghting negativity in vides a disturbing inside look ticle about a new trend that’s men, women and children er than engaging in censorship. By banning the content, sites our world would be wise to at how much these girls want grown popular with brides in each year could very easily be- Eating disorders and un- like Tumblr and Pinterest are do so by countering it with to lose weight. Te owner even America. It’s called the “feed- come a leading cause of death. healthy body images are very shutting down the conversation a healthy dose of positivity. posted about celebrities such ing tube” diet, and it consists Losing weight can be a valu- real problems among both without engaging in it. Tey’re Don’t just ban the content – as Natalie Portman in “Black of brides-to-be eating only 800 able lesson if it’s done correctly girls and women today. Pro- indulging in an empty senti- get people talking about the Swan” as a diet guide and calories per day, through a feed- and in a healthy way. Actress anorexia content, which glam- ment while simultaneously ig- underlying issues. Tese sites Victoria Beckham and Kate ing tube, for 10 days. A bride Jennifer Hudson lost weight by orizes both disordered eating noring the real problem and ne- are where people are meeting Moss as people to look up to. who tried the diet was quoted working out and eating smaller and an unhealthy body image, glecting to actually do anything and that opportunity should However, what these young as saying that that there was no food portions. Singer-songwrit- has been around for a very constructive about it. Banning be used to bring awareness to girls fail to realize is that some harm involved because her doc- er Beyonce and actress Kate long time. It is a very involved the content would perhaps be an issue that too often stays in people have always been skinny tor was there with her every step Winslet are just two people who culture among many people. justifable if it was paired with the shadows of the Internet. and have at several times in of the way and because it was a are great role models to look up Te fact that this type of something meaningful that Rather than seeking to their careers been shamed for crash diet, not a prolonged one. to; they exercise and eat healthy material has such a strong un- showed actual dedication to the stamp out that which cannot being too thin by the public People are still talking about without resorting the extremes derground presence just goes issue. Moves like this make it be truly eliminated, websites and paparazzi. Nicole Richie, how disgusted they have be- when trying to lose weight. Te to show that we, as a society, seem as if these sites are all bark such as these should seek to who was also showcased as come at the brides who re- next time any woman thinks have a lot of work to do when and no bite – against unhealthy counteract such infuences a role model, almost died portedly lost about 15 to 20 that she is too fat, she should it comes to correcting the dam- beauty ideals for girls and wom- with positivity, knowledge and from being too thin in 2006. pounds by trying to lose weight just remember that in the real age done to girls and women en, but not enough to actually communication. Tis would In a country that has always the quickest and most extreme world guys are not just attracted by living in a body-and-sex ob- do anything to help those girls be a fne opportunity for been known for an overwhelm- way they can. Whether it’s women like Victoria Beckham sessed world that upholds strict, and women. Tey seem more these sites to launch awareness ing issue with women wanting through surgery or fasting for a and Nicole Richie or to a single unattainable beauty standards. concerned with their own repu- campaigns aimed at girls and to be super-model skinny, sites month, this is the real epidemic size or type of woman. Be con- Pretending this subculture tation and distancing them- women about the unhealthy such as Pinterest and Tumblr that is plaguing this country. fdent and embrace your curves. doesn’t exist is not the answer. selves from unsavory material beauty ideals in our society. OPINIONS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | APRIL 30, 2012 | The Current | 15 SCIENCE MATTERS MAD WORLD Consilience Conference puts The trouble with being a UMSL in scientific spotlight black parent in a mad world
University of Missouri -- entifc rock star landed on A black mother looks whom, smile to show that St. Louis is often overlooked our campus? Credit the orga- down at the infant son you’re friendly, keep your and under-rated, despite hav- nizing power of three faculty she holds in her arms. It hands where they can see ing some frst-rate academic organizers, Patty Parker, chair is his first day of life, and them and have a reason for programs, particularly biol- of the Department of Biology, he looks as innocent as being wherever you are at ogy. It is hard to be noticed in Dave Rose, chair of econom- can be, wrapped up in the any given time, especially a town with two major uni- ics, and Joe Carroll, curators’ hospital blanket and cra- if it is a neighborhood versities with medical schools. professor of English. Tese dled safely in her arms. It where someone may think But last week this cam- three worked in collaboration is his first day of life, and you look like you don’t pus garnered a little extra with Ron Yasbin, Dean of he is absolutely beautiful. “belong” (a permission attention when the world’s Arts and Sciences and Debbie Despite the beauty of the slip signed by a white per- top evolutionist, Edward Baldini, Continuing Educa- Cate Marquis moment, however, a strange son is preferable in many Sharon Pruitt O. Wilson, was the keynote tion Assistant Dean. Parker is amalgamation of thoughts cases). Stay out of certain speaker at the three-day Con- an internationally recognized Smith’s “invisible hand.” runs through her head. neighborhoods, don’t play or the area that he is in that silience Conference, April expert in evolution and con- Dan McAdams, chair of She knows that there is your music too loud and makes him look suspicious. 26-28, sponsored by the servation. Carroll’s area of the psychology department no protection that she can don’t make eye contact for How can she teach him College of Arts and Science. expertise is consilience. Dave at Northwestern University, offer him against an insti- too long. Don’t avoid eye that there are some people Wilson is a very famous Rose helped organize extra re- described the evolution of tution that does not work contact for too long, don’t who will only see him as scientist and author. His re- sources from the Department personality traits, their adap- in his favor. She wonders touch the merchandise and things that he is not, no search focuses on ants, a social of Economics to help make it tive functions in society, using how she can teach a child don’t come in if you’re not matter what he says, does species, and he has alternated possible to bring Wilson here. George W. Bush as an example. that when it comes to him, going to buy something. or accomplishes? That who that research with publications But the thing that re- Te intriguing subjects no matter how clear-cut the Don’t laugh too loudly, he really is won’t always that apply evolutionary theory ally persuaded Wilson to went on: “Evolution of Moral- case may seem, the pursuit don’t hang out in groups matter. How can she teach to other felds of study. He has come was the assortment ity” was presented by a math- of justice may be a long of your peers that are larger him that whatever he says won two Pulitzer Prizes, was of high-quality, diverse ematician in game theory, hard road. That he cannot than three and don’t wear or does, big or small, will named one of “Time” maga- speakers already scheduled. Herbert Gintis. Massimo Pig- count on law enforcement your hood too low. Don’t not only be a reflection of zine’s “25 Most Infuential It is an intriguing group of liucci, City University of New to help him. That if he calls be too tall, too large or too himself but of every young People” and is credited as one topics, presented by top names York, who holds doctorates in the police for help, he’s “scary.” Keep your nose black male? His actions of the founders of the envi- in their felds. John Hawks, a evolutionary biology, genetics more likely to be treated clean and your head down. and words will not be at- ronmental movement. He is paleoanthropologist looking and philosophy, talked about as a criminal than a victim. It is never self-defense. tributed simply to him- a sometimes controversial fg- at the genetics of human evo- how consilience is “a unifca- How does she teach a These are the rules you self, as an individual, but ure whose writings on human lution at University of Wis- tion of knowledge that crosses child that the society he must follow so that you can as a greater representation. evolution have sparked some consin -- Madison, ofered an ... the divide between two was born into is in no way, avoid looking suspicious. How can she teach him debate. When economists say intriguing talk on Neander- cultures (science and humani- shape or form on his side? How can she teach him that if he goes missing, it that the in the future they thals, the surprising fndings in ties).” “Graphing Jane Austen” She will have to instruct that he can never fully will not be front-page news? will not credit Adam Smith comparing their genomic se- was the topic for UMSL’s Joe him how to be seen as a vic- avoid looking suspicious, That his life will be seen as the founder of their dis- quence with modern humans Carroll, who literally “wrote tim in the case of his own no matter what he wears or by many as being worth cipline but Charles Darwin, and apes and what that means the book” on Literary Dar- murder. Never get into any how he talks or the things less than that of a blond- Wilson had a role in that. His for culture, human evolu- winism, as one source put it. sort of trouble at school, he says or does? That so haired, blue-eyed white 1998 book “Consilience: Te tion and patterns of dispersal. Other topics included never post obnoxious Face- many of these things are girl? That this will be clear Unity of Knowledge” intro- Ellen Dissanayake, a cross- “Cold-Blooded Kindness: book photos and you sure beyond his control, no not necessarily in what is duced the topic of consilience. disciplinary author and lectur- Insights into Pathological as hell better keep all of matter how hard he tries? said, but in what is unsaid? Consilience is defned as er at University of Washington Altruism” and “Te Evolu- your receipts on you. Don’t These are questions she What else can she “the agreement of two or more who focuses on the arts in tionary Riddle of Fiction.” be born with skin too dark, must ask, because it is not, say to him? “Son, it’s a inductions drawn from difer- evolutionary biology, cultural Both were ofered by top- don’t be too “mean-look- nor will it ever really be, mad world out there.” ent sets of data; concurrence.” anthropology and other felds, fight scientists. Te range ing,” or wear certain things just the clothes he is wear- Sharon Pruitt is the Te unifying concept in con- ofered an intriguing hypoth- of topics was exceeded only in certain ways. Be careful ing or the way he is walk- Opinions Editor and a col- silience is evolutionary theory. esis that linked early humans’ by their unexpectedness. of how you talk and around ing or the car that he drives umnist for The Current. Wilson’s talk on Tursday primitive markings with the Certainly this was a con- drew a big crowd, not just pro- universal adolescent impulse ference worthy of atten- fessors from this campus and for doodling and grafti. tion. Best of all, there are some interested students but Economist Robert Frank, plans for a diferent topi- people from around the area, Cornell University, suggested cal conference next year. WHAT DO YOU THINK? just for the chance to hear that economists in the future Cate Marquis is the this evolutionary giant speak. will be guided more by Charles A&E Editor and a col- Let us know at www.thecurrent-online.com How is it that such a sci- Darwin’s principles than Adam umnist for Te Current. 16 | The Current | APRIL 30, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | COMICS Comics Simply Beagle by Karlee Sellars
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