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‘TheMan Descendants’ Eating Sandwich review Muslim Student Association Men’s basketball 77 DarkNew familyart installation comedy/drama feeds turnsone man heads 1313 MSA presents on Muslim culture 14 Tritons smash conference opening 2 | The Current | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | NEWS TheCurrent VOL. 45, ISSUE 1363 News WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM College websites increase in importance for EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief...... Matthew B. Poposky Managing Editor...... Jeremy Zschau prospective students while searching colleges News Editor...... Minho Jung Features Editor...... Ashley Atkins HALI FLINTROP Sports Editor...... Owen Shroyer Staff Writer A&E Editor...... Cate Marquis Opinions Editor...... Jeremy Zschau The checklist used by colors like green or purple. exploration for a student; would expect a website Copy Editors...... Sara Novak, Johanna Hoffarth, C. Rogers students when shopping Additionally, 94 percent if it is too difficult for that not only functions but Staff Writers...... David von Nor- for an institution of higher of content throughout all them to learn about and impresses. dheim, Greg Laine, Yusef Roach, Ryan Krull, Maddie Harned, education seems to have higher education websites learn to love the university Yet, web design is still Endea Wilbert, Eli Dains, Dan Spak, Mavis Hollis, Sha- a new item creeping to is in some type of “Sans” online, the student may not the only, or even the ron Pruitt, Joseph Grate, Aladeen Klonowski, Hali Flintrop the top of the list: their font, which can also be not bother to look deeper most important aspect of DESIGN websites. As universities considered bland and not into a the university a university to consider. go online, letting their evocative. through other means and Hung Nguyen, freshman, Design Editor...... Janaca Scherer websites do the talking, The idea is that websites go elsewhere. chemistry and English, Photo Editor...... Jennifer Meahan Education News also said that, when he was Web Editor...... Yusef Roach which in turn causes the serve, in many ways, as Staff Photographers...... Nikki Vahle, Jarred Gastreich, design and functionality a university’s head of reported some ironic looking for schools, if it Sarah Lowe, Erica Thompson of a university’s website advertising—they can be findings about very had been a strict contest of Illustrators...... Karlee Sellars to play a large and ever the first contact a student technology centered web design, the University increasing role in a has with a university. schools and their of Missouri - St. Louis BUSINESS student’s decision to attend The issue is certainly technologically backwards website sucks, and he Business Manager...... John Wallace a particular university. more than just aesthetics websites. “Of the top would not even be here: Advertising Director...... Thomas Wombacher There are a lot of such as color and font. ten engineering schools, other colleges win by far. Distribution Manager...... Ryan Krull mistakes universities can The websites should be several have a hefty “The website is one factor Advisor...... Charlotte Petty make when designing their friendly, informative and share of W3C errors — in many factors. It does websites that can turn easily navigable. If they UC Berkeley is #4 and make a difference because CONTACT US prospective students off are not, or do not at least has 33 errors […]The the information about the Address 388.MSC,.1.University.Blvd rather than successfully provide other easy avenues University of Phoenix — school and the ease for Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400 attracting them. 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WEATHER AFFILIATIONS MON. 38 TUES. 40 WED. 40 THURS. 43 FRI. 31 SAT. 42 SUN. 46 33 29 28 31 25 31 32 NEWS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | The Current | 3 Susan Kendig takes charge of Missouri Task ForceThe UNDERCURRENT on Prematurity Infant mortality rates and prematurity stats analyzed and reported in Missouri

MINHO JUNG News Editor

Susan Kendig, associ- work on this very impor- problems and disabilities, According to the Mis- Task Force cannot prevent that such conditions are ate teaching professor of tant topic.” such as developmental souri chapter of the March every single occurrence managed and the woman is nursing at the University The Missouri Task delays, chronic respiratory of Dimes, the rate of pre- of prematurity and infant as healthy as possible.” of Missouri - St. Louis Force was created through problems, vision problems, mature birth in Missouri mortality, it expects to The Missouri Task College of Nursing was legislation passed by the hearing problems, and is, unfortunately, slightly be able to reduce the rate Force on Prematurity and recently appointed by Mis- General Assembly and other health issues. It is above the national aver- by discovering the main Infant Mortality has been souri Governor Jay Nixon then signed into law by the leading cause of death age, which was measured causes of the problem and raising awareness of the to the Missouri Task Force Governor Jay Nixon. It is among newborns in the at a rate of 12.1 percent in providing methods of pre- issue through a variety of on Prematurity and Infant the state of Missouri’s pro- U.S.,” Kendig said. 2010. vention to allow for more campaigns. Mortality. active approach to improv- According to Task “Nationally, approxi- healthy pregnancies. “I think that the first “By creating a statewide ing the health conditions Force on Prematurity and mately 11.9 percent of ba- “The factors that affect thing students can do to task force through legisla- of infants, children and Infant Mortality, one of bies are born prematurely. prematurity and infant address this issue is to take tion, the state of Missouri their mothers, all of whom every eight babies is born In Missouri, approximately mortality are very com- care of their own health. is making a strong state- have been overlooked prematurely and seven 12.2 percent of our babies plex, and we don’t fully Many of our students ment about our commit- concerning the issues of babies per 1,000 succumb are born prematurely,” understand all of the fac- are of childbearing age ment to the health and prematurity and infant to infant mortality in Kendig said. “We are striv- tors that can contribute and may already have well-being of families in mortality. The ultimate Missouri. In addition to ing to reduce this number to these problems. For families or be planning to Missouri,” Susan Kendig, goal of the program is to humane issues, financial to 9.6 percent by the year instance, some women may start families in the near associate teaching profes- reduce Missouri’s preterm burdens are added to the 2020. Some areas of Mis- have medical problems be- future,” Kendig said. “So it sor of nursing, UMSL, birth and infant mortality state due to the issue of souri, including pockets of fore and during the preg- is important for us to take said. “The March of Dimes rates any way it can. premature birth, regarding St. Louis, have areas where nancy that can influence charge of our health, be was instrumental in the “A premature birth is the fact that those prema- prematurity and infant early delivery,” Kendig aware of health issues that creation of this Task Force one that occurs before ture babies are more likely mortality rates are even said. “These can often be can affect pregnancy out- and passage of this legisla- 38 weeks of pregnancy. to have developmental dis- higher than the national addressed if women obtain come, and make lifestyle tion, and they should be Premature birth can abilities and other health average.” health care both before and choices that help us to be commended for their hard lead to long-term health problems. Although the Missouri during pregnancy to assure as healthy as possible.”

The UNDERCURRENT by Jarred Gastreich “What methods do you use to study for finals?”

“I tend to wait until the Kristin Blum “I take a nap in the Becky Obenhaus “I get distracted very Emily Gogel night before the test, read Senior evening so that I can stay Senior easily, so study groups Junior over my notes, freak out Graphic Design up until the morning. It’s Graphic Design help me a lot. Flash cards Graphic Design a bit, then go to bed at a not easy to study during are a necessity for art decent time.” the day when you work.” history.” Physics professor impacts UMSL; memorial- “He was a leader in the Department of Physics & Astronomy, a superb astronomy teacher for thousands .” ized for accomplishments -Bruce Wilking

4 | The Current | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | NEWS Undergrad student research program available this spring NEWS @ NOON Research Teams Initiative to be enacted; commu- 12:15-1:30PM nication research project boom expected spring ‘12 SGA CHAMBERS

BADIA EAD Staff Writer FALL 2011 TOPICS & DATES T e Department of Teams Initiative provides this is something students Communication hopes to many benef ts and oppor- should know,” Heisel said. NOVEMBER 2nd- ! begin the Research Teams tunities for undergraduate But participation in T e The Results Are In: Census Numbers MeanPOLITICAL SCIENCEBIG ACADEMY Initiative, designed to pro- students. Research Teams Initiative Changes for MO This session Co-Sponsored by the mote student participation “For a student who by undergraduate students Dr. William E. Winter in communication research thinks he or she might could be invaluable. at the graduate and under- want to go on to graduate “T ese types of achieve- graduate level, as early as school, having a research- ments open doors and DECEMBER 7th- spring 2012. project under your belt is a present opportunities. Homeless in the City “T e idea is to have huge asset. A student who Don’t underestimate the Dr. Margaret Sherraden a small group of under- participates in a research value of applying the sci- graduate students working team project might end entif c method to commu- FREE FOOD & together on a project that up presenting their f nd- nication—it will inevitably PRIZES will develop their research ings at the Undergraduate develop critical thinking, SPONSORED BY: The Current Student Newspaper skills. In collaboration with Research Symposium here analysis and problem-solv- The New York Times a graduate student in com- on campus, at a profes- ing skills,” Heisel said. The Center for Teaching & Learning munication, the under- sional conference or, in Students who intend to graduates would develop some cases, publishing their take part in the initiative research questions and study in a peer-reviewed will eventually be required select appropriate methods journal,” Heisel said. to complete COMM 3330: to test them,” Dr. Alan T ere have always been Communication Research Heisel, associate professor, opportunities for un- Methods I as a prerequisite, chairperson, department of dergraduate students to but initially, undergradu- communication, said. participate through super- ate students will be chosen Although student teams vised research, and those by recommendations and will conduct the research opportunities are usually student interest. study, Heisel says that fac- through a course designed “For the pilot, recom- ulty will provide guidance for credit. But there have mendations from the un- at all stages. been drawbacks. dergraduate research faculty “Faculty will oversee the “Over the years, this ap- will identify students who FM with IQ process to insure viability proach has been successful, excelled in the course and and to facilitate project ap- providing many students invite them to participate. proval by the Institutional with a great opportunity Of course, it never hurts to Review Board (IRB). Once to work one-on-one with express an interest. T ere approved, the research team faculty on research projects. is a level of competence we will collect data, conduct Unfortunately, the num- want, but motivation has preliminary analyses and ber of projects that faculty a lot to do with student draw conclusions about the can oversee is limited, and potential,” Heisel said. research questions (…) T e many students never knew Heisel says what the research team will be ex- that it might be an option,” project will look like pected to present their f nd- Heisel said. remains to be seen, but he ings to the faculty when the T e Research Teams Ini- has high hopes. project is complete,” Heisel tiative does not of er credit. “Of course, we hope that said. “Because the course participating on the re- Heisel says that because would not be considered search team will be viewed UMSL does not have a doc- part of the regular teaching as the same type of achieve- toral program in communi- load, anyone working with ment as being inducted in cation, faculty can at least the research teams would Lambda Pi Eta (the UMSL give promising students a be donating their time and chapter of the Honor Soci- chance to cultivate their talent. At a point when ev- ety of the National Com- talents and compete at any eryone is being asked to do munication Association),” A Service of The University of Missouri – St. Louis institution. T e Research more with less, I think that Heisel said. NEWS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | The Current | 5 Scott Perkins accepts National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwestern Missouri’s Excellence in Government Award

ALADEEN KLONOWSKI Staff Writer

In Missouri, suicide rates, Jordan with 1.1 St. Louis and the Missouri really needs to be a team support of legislation presentations, depression is the fourth leading percent in 2009; so the Department of Mental effort, bringing in others efforts, developing new screenings and support cause of death for people US falls somewhere near Health. such as friends or family program or improving groups for survivors.” between the ages of ten the middle. The suicide The Missouri Suicide members, a counselor and access to treatment – and Suicide and its warning and 53, according to the rate in the United States Prevention Project “has clergy.” for all his efforts in the signs should not be faced Missouri Department of was 11.84 per 100,000 in trained over 50,000 people According to The suicide prevention project alone. There is a lot Mental Health. Of these 2008. to serve as ‘gatekeepers’ American Foundation for over the years, we felt it of information on the age ranges, the highest Scott Perkins is working in their communities and Suicide Prevention, 90 most appropriate that Scott internet and it can be hospitalization rate is for to change those statistics. help recognize persons percent of people who should receive this award,” overwhelming to those 15 to 19-year-olds. In As the project director at risk of suicide and die by suicide have a Denise Mills, president, unprepared for such an the United States, nearly of the Missouri Suicide refer them to help,” Scott diagnosable and treatable National Alliance on intense subject. If you are six times as many men as Prevention Project Perkins, Project Director, psychiatric disorder. Mental Illness St. Louis worried about someone women between 20 and 24 he recently received Missouri Institute of Training people to chapter, said. “Since 2008, in your life, a good place die by suicide, according the National Alliance Mental Health, said. recognize warning signs this state-wide program to start looking for help to the National Institute on Mental Illness of “When a friend or loved is a logical step toward has helped thousands and information can be of Mental Health, and Southwestern Missouri’s one is suicidal, it is prevention. of individuals learn the at a community or state about 11 nonfatal suicide Excellence in Government important to involve others NAMI’s Excellence in warning signs and ways to level so you can see what attempts occur for every Award. The Missouri and not try to handle Government Award is assist someone in crisis. your neighbors are doing death. Suicide Prevention Project everything. Even when given “to the individual In addition to offering to help prevent suicide. Compared to the highest is a collaboration of the you are concerned about or group who has free gatekeeper training For more information suicide rate, Lithuania Missouri Institute of someone, it’s impossible to contributed to the on suicide prevention, on the Missouri Suicide with 31.5 percent in 2009, Mental Health at the be there around the clock positive advancement of [Perkins] encourages other Prevention Project, they and one of the lowest University of Missouri – to look out for them. It the mentally ill through services such as educational can be found on Facebook.

The Nosh

presents: STUDENT CHOICE MENUS Build Your Own Pasta Bowl Kansas City BBQ Build Your Own Rice Bowl Fajita Bar AM All Day Philly Cheesesteak Bar Chicagoland Taco Bar Fish Fry January 17th through the 27th students can vote on food choices for next semester. The top 5 selections will be ran throughout the Spring semester. This is your chance to have a say in what you eat so don’t miss out on this opportunity! We’ll post indivual menus in the MSC so you can see what will be on each menu! Vote on facebook at facebook.com/SodexoUMSL The Nosh 6 | The Current | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | WHAT’S CURRENT Your weekly calendar of campus events. “What’s Current” is a free service for student organizations. Submissions must be turned in by 5 p.m. the Thursday before publication; ﬁ rst-come, ﬁ rst-served. Listings may be edited for length and What’s Current style. E-mail event listings to [email protected], with the subject “What’s Current.” No phone or written submissions.

A reproduction of Da Vinci’s invention, the pulley system, is on display at the Da Vinci Machines Exhibit in downtown St. Louis. NIKKI VAHLE / THE CURRENT Tuesday, December 6 Thursday, December 8 Mass and soup Tai Chi Qigong practice From 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Located at the Catholic Newman Center and open to all. From 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Located in 202 JC Penney Center and open to UMSL. Every Tuesday we have 5:30 p.m. Mass here at the Newman Center in our living room. All are This Qigong session is a blending of meditation, breathing and slow, ﬂ uid movements incorpo- welcome. We are a friendly group and would love to see you. The Mass is very relaxing, so you rated into a 30-minute set with an emphasis on the breathing. The practice is free and open to should check it out if you need some quality time with God. Also, we have a simple but deli- all UMSL faculty, staff and students. It is suitable for people of all sizes, ages and ﬁ tness levels. cious meal of homemade soup and bread available after Mass. No previous experience or special clothing is needed. For more information, call Rachelle Simon at 314-385-5455. For more information, call Linda Gatson at 314-516-5091.

Wednesday, December 7 Friday, December 9 Gettting to know grants IC short course - fi le management From 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Located in 229 JC Penney Building and open to faculty/staff. Starts at 11:00 a.m. Located in SSB 202 and open to UMSL. There will be a review of the fi nancial reports in PeopleSoft Web Applications that should be This course is designed to teach you the basic beginning steps of how to organize, save and used for grants. We would also like to introduce our newest staff members, as well as give you access your fi les on a Windows-based PC that may be required for classes, your job or your own an update on other chances in our offi ce. computing purposes. For more information, call Karen Boyd at 314-516-5923. Topics Included: Organizing Windows Live Email, backing up data, properly organizing fi les and folders, etc. For more information, contact Instructional Computing Staff.

Monday, December 12 Study party From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Located in the MSC Century Rooms and open to all. With ﬁ nals coming up, life is getting more and more stressful. The last thing you should have to worry about is where you or your group will study. Come join UPB for four hours of study madness! During this event, two Century Rooms will be reserved (one for quiet study and one for group study). These rooms will be joined in the middle by a snack bar with free snacks promoting brain power and concentration. For more information, call Scott Morissey at 314-516-5531. A&E | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | The Current 7 A&E

George Clooney as Matt King, Shailene Woodley as Alexandra and Amara Miller as Scottie in “THE DESCENDANTS.” PHOTO COURTESY OF FOX SEARCHLIGHT 'The Descendants' is trouble in paradise and headed for Oscar CATE MARQUIS A&E Editor does not mean their lives are increasingly sassy and big parcel of undeveloped Krause) in tow. world around them is untouched by life’s tragedy difcult. Meanwhile Matt Hawaiian land but changes Te story has the gorgeous, as is the polished - cancer, poverty, trash and and his wife have drifted in the law are forcing them absurdity that real life often cinematography. If this flm George Clooney gives urban decay. apart, with Elizabeth to sell. has, where tragedy is no does not make you long to the best performances of his “Te Descendants” spending much of her Teir parcel of land shield against the intrusion visit Hawaii, it is not clear career in “Te Descendents,” features very real people in time engaged in risky sport represents the largest, of banal problems. It is the what would. a drama/comedy from real-life situations. Like activities. last remaining piece of total believability of Matt “Te Descendants” “Sideways” writer/director “Sideways,” situations that In fact, the flm opens undeveloped land in the and his daughters and their is flled with great Alexander Payne about a sound like pure drama often with footage of Patricia islands. Since it is the relationship that makes this performances and features Hawaiian family. Te flm is have absurd, even comic Hastie as Elizabeth King legacy of Hawaiian royalty, flm work as both drama a great script. But what will the leading contender to win elements, just as they do in reveling in the thrill of a everyone he meets seems and comedy. really stick with viewers is big in Oscar gold. real life. speedboat ride, creating an to feel they have the right Like “Sideways,” this how real these people are George Clooney stars as Matt King describes image of an active risk-taker to tell Matt what the King story is peppered with and the unexpected humor Matt King, a man coping himself as the “back-up that lingers in the mind family ought to do with it. colorful characters and and touching moments with caring for his two parent,” who concentrated throughout the flm. Te American wonderful performances. in this wholly real-world daughters after a boating on his law practice while While King is coping missionaries and Hawaiian Elizabeth’s doting, story. Te story has lessons accident puts his wife in a leaving the raising of their with his personal tragedy, royalty story is a central combative elderly father of both sticking together coma. At the same time, two daughters to his wife. he is faced with resolving one in Hawaii history. (Robert Forester) clearly as a family and being true King’s family is debating Tings in Matt’s family a thorny land issue. King’s While the flm alludes to it resents Matt, while his to oneself, wrapped in selling a large chunk had not been going well extended family are the briefy, mostly this is a more daughter could do no the most charming and of land they inherited even before the accident. descendents of a Hawaiian personal story of this family. wrong. Beau Bridges is appealing of packages. Tere as descendants of both Rebellious 17-year-old princess, one of the last Elizabeth’s coma reveals marvelous as Matt’s cousin could hardly be a better Hawaiian royalty and daughter Alex (Shailene descendents of the great some unpleasant facts about Hugh, a long-haired man flm for a season that brings American missionaries. Woodley) had been sent King Kamehameha, and her, setting Matt of on in a fowered shirt whose families together. As Clooney’s Matt tells us of to a boarding school, the son of American a quest for answers with laid-back manner conceals a near the flm’s start, living in while ten-year-old Scottie missionaries. Te family Scottie, Alex and Alex’s more calculating mind. Grade: A a beautiful place like Hawaii (Amara Miller) has become holds in a joint trust the last stoner friend Sid (Nick Of course, the physical 8 | The Current | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | A&E Looking for that special LATEST + GREATEST OPENING FRIDAY, NewDECEMBER Movies Calendar 9: word? Try “Word Power” THE SITTER (everywhere) - A comedy starring Jonah Hill as a college student pressed into service as a babysit- or “Wageslave’s Glossary” ter. Also stars Sam Rockwell. NEW YEAR’S EVE (everywhere) - An ensemble cast of stars, weaving various NYC stories of New Year’s Eve in the ALADEEN KLONOWSKI style of last year’s “Valentine’s Day.” Stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Beil and Staff Writer Ashton Kutcher. Directed by Garry Marshall.

Te books “Te a word may function as. are wishing there were PASSIONE: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE (Tivoli) Wageslave’s Glossary” by Tis may frustrate English two of you this year at the - A fanciful, playful documentary, narrated by actor John Turturro, about the musi- Joshua Glenn and Mark majors in particular. When Christmas party, one to get cal heritage of Naples, Italy. Kingwell and “Word Power” dealing with a defned word all the presents and one by John Fleming would from another language, it is to deal with the “when I OPENING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16: be excellent additions to helpful to know its uses. was your age, I’d already the cofee tables of writers, “Everybody knows a graduated,” your double MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL (IMAX screens only; opens philosophers, politicians and brown-noser when they would be called your everywhere 12/21) satirists alike. see one. But how about “doppelganger.” - Tom Cruise continues his action heroics in this new installment of his spy/ Together they efectively a freeter? A jack? Can Alternately, if you would action series, whose title derives from a clever ‘60s spy TV show. Also stars represent what a collection they tell downsizing like to impress you dad Jeremy Renner. of defned words can say from greybearding or with corporate jargon that about not only the author, brightsizing?” reads a blurb will utterly befuddle him SHERLOCK: A GAME OF SHADOWS (everywhere) but the purchaser of the on the back of “Te Wage into not asking about your - The second re-imagined Sherlock Holmes tale, starring Robert Downey Jr. book as well. Slave’s Glossary.” job market prospects as a as Holmes and Jude Law as Watson, from director Guy Ritchie. “Word Power” is not Did you know glossaries communications major, the kind of book a person could possess political you might throw out a YOUNG ADULT (everywhere) reads from cover to cover for leanings? If you are feeling sentence such as, “Due - Comedy from “Juno” scriptwriter Diablo Cody and director Jason Reitman pleasure but it is a book that put out by the economy or to a great number of my about a hard-drinking writer of young adult series novels (Charlize Theron) will remain useful long after your personal daily grind, predecessors in the feld of returns to her small home town bent on rekindling a romance with her high one has made it through any pull this book out of the communications f***ing school boyfriend (Patrick Wilson), who is now married and with a new baby. Judi Picoult novel. A writer back of your desk drawer the dog, not to mention looking for inspiration and have a laugh at Glenn incredible improvements OPENING DECEMBER 21-25: need only thumb through and Kingwell. With startling to the technological aspects Fleming’s “dictionary of satire and a plethora of pop of the job market, not to THE GIRL WITH A DRAGON TATTOO (everywhere) fascinating and learned culture references from Star mention the massively - David Fincher directs this English-language re-make of hit Scandinavian words and phrases” to fnd Wars to Pink Floyd, this growing army of freelancers thrillers, based on bestselling books. Stars Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara. a concept worth exploring. glossary is sure to entertain. taking over the positions It would also make for “Te Wage Slave’s once held by full-timers, TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY (everywhere) excellent kafeeklatsch, a Glossary” sufers from the at far below fint rates - Adaptation of John LeCarre’s complex bestselling Cold War spy thriller, German word that means same downfall as “Word demanded by those of us already a big hit in Britain. Gary Oldman heads up an all-star British cast “conversation over cofee.” Power” in that it does not with degrees, my chances including Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, Toby Jones Every person should be give the parts of speech, would seem slim, although concerned with expanding but it seems to take itself I certainly do not intend WAR HORSE (everywhere) their vocabulary, and this much less seriously. A few to spend this time in - Steven Spielberg presents a young adult tale of a poor British boy and his 232-page collection of of the entries feel more like funemployment.” horse against the backdrop of World War I. Stars Benedict Culbertson, Tom oddities will make doing so anecdotes than defnitions If you or a loved one Hiddleston, much more interesting than so if you are looking for is a lexophile, or lover of fipping through the goliath the cold, clipped language cryptic words according to THE ARTIST (everywhere) that is the Oxford English usually present in a glossary, urbandictionary.com, then - A clever, entertaining mix of action, comedy, romance and old movie tricks, Dictionary. you will not fnd it here. these two books would in a story about a silent movie action-comedy star resisting the change to Te only complaint this It also does not have make great stocking stufers. sound films. Starring John Goodman and …. (who previously spoofed James reviewer has is that “Word pronunciation key. Bond) and shot on location in old Hollywood. Power” does not give the “Word Power” will let Grade: B various parts of speech that you know that when you THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: SECRET OF THE UNICORN (everywhere) - Spielberg’s second holiday offering is a rollicking animated version of the classic Tin Tin comics, that plays a bit like a kid’s Indiana Jones. For more reviews go to: IN THE LAND OF BLOOD AND HONEY (everywhere) - This Angelina Jolie-directed film about the Bosnian war caused much uproar during filming. A Serbian man and Bosnian woman once attracted to www.thecurrent-online.com each other meet again during the war. A&E | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | The Current | 9 Tyrese returns to his first Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill love with ‘Open Invitation’ bring “Celtic Festival” to Touhill

ENDEA WILBERT DAVID VON NORDHEIM Staff Writer Staff Writer On Saturday, November musicians and dancers Te same applies to Cahill After a fve-year break, 19, the Irish dance and from Irish Arts, was the who, although humbly Grammy-nominated folk music community of more formal and traditional resigned to his supporting musician Tyrese has St. Louis showcased the of the performances, as role, practiced a fascinating, returned to his frst love centuries-strong musical evidenced by both the minimalistic fnger-picked with his latest album, tradition of the Celtic impressive coordination of guitar style that allowed “Open Invitation.” culture with an exceptional dance and music and the him complete control over Tyrese is now considered performance at the Touhill remarkable skill and reserve the minutest sound of every a triple threat after veering Performing Arts Center. of the performers. Te string. His insistence on away from music to Te Celtic Festival company included several pitch perfection became a pursue and dominate in concert, sponsored by generations of performers running joke during the acting and modeling. He University of Missouri’s in its numbers (and even performance as Hayes ribbed starred in flms such as Center for International an UMSL professor), Cahill for his obsessive and “2 Fast 2 Furious” and Studies and arranged by St. who wove through several methodical tuning between “Transformers.” Tyrese took Louis’ Irish Arts, featured beautiful compositions pieces, warning the audience his career to new heights virtuoso fddle player featuring the fddle, kettle that Cahill’s parallel parking with his self-help book titled and world-renowned folk drum, accordion and more was just as neurotic. “How to Get Out of Your musician Martin Hayes alongside impeccably Hayes was nothing Own Way,” and he is now a and equally gifted guitarist choreographed interludes of short of a delight. Like the New York Times bestselling Dennis Cahill in a truly traditional step dancing. Te most gifted of performers, author. One might think breathtaking performance. performance had the same Celtic or otherwise, he has there was no time for Tyrese Te concert also included an air of kinship and familiarity a warm, bubbly personality to put together such a impressive ensemble of the as an impromptu talent always handy with a quip masterpiece with his busy center’s gifted students and show at a family gathering, or anecdote for lulls in the schedule. However, on track alumni of Irish Arts. becoming a heartfelt performance. Tese included eight of “Open Invitation,” uncompromising music which Tyrese gives reverence Although it would testimony to the endurance a great anecdote about Tyrese boasts, “I make it can still be made and that to God and thanks him have been a rewarding of the Irish culture miles performing for the president look too easy,” a statement ‘love songs’ are not dead. for his many blessings. He experience to see musicians from its native source. (“Although I have nothing that the triple threat has He returns to his roots of also says a prayer for his of this caliber under By comparison, Hayes but respect for the man’s earned the right to make. soulful, heartfelt melodies listeners, praying that they any circumstances, the and Cahill’s performance leadership qualities, he’d With “Open Invitation” with tracks such as “Stay,” embrace change and walk dedication of these was a much more casual best leave the Irish dancing being the frst album “Nothing on You” and “Best into the “unfamiliar.” He performers in sharing their afair but no less stunning. to the professionals”) released on his own label, of Me.” However, it is track states that “faith is climbing rich heritage ofered a Hayes, a fxture in the Celtic which inspired his original Voltron Records, Tyrese was in 13, “Angel,” produced invisible stairs,” encouraging unique perspective to the folk music community composition “Reel for determined to pour his heart by R. Kelly, that Tyrese’s his listeners to have faith Touhill’s expanding roster of and a legend in his native Barack Obama.” and soul out on each record. emotions and sincerity in their dreams, no matter world music performances. It Ireland, was an absolute As Hayes name-checked “Open Invitation” are poured out the most how things may seem. provided an experience that spectacle. Taking to his St. Louis’ premier Irish debuted in the top ten of and it feels like the 1990s “Walk” was a diferent type was educating, entertaining fddle with a biblical fury, he pubs between pieces to Billboard’s top 200 album again, when artists actually of inspiration and it is no and truly exhilarating. burned through brilliantly the audiences’ cheers and chart this week and is also sang their hearts out about wonder that his self-help Te dramatically diferent arranged medleys of laughter, it was clear that the number one R&B something meaningful. book has done so well. approaches these performers traditional Irish tunes and this County Clare native album on iTunes and the Tyrese shows his sensual side “Open Invitation” is an took in exploring the musical folk songs. Accompanied by found a home away from number two R&B album with tracks such as “One album that you can put in, heritage of their collective Cahill on the guitar, Hayes home on Missouri River in the country. Tyrese Night” and “Make Love” press play and listen to the cultural history presented demonstrated a truly jaw- soil. It was truly as powerful announces he is back on the and proves to younger artists whole way through. Tere a stirring exploration of dropping mastery of his a testament to the strength frst track, “I’m Home.” He that their lyrics do not have are no fuf or fller tracks the richness and depth of instrument. He showcased and importance of the Celtic gives his appreciation to his to be lewd to be accepted or that some artists add just traditional Irish music. the uniquely improvisation- tradition as the concert itself. fans at the end of the song, appreciated by listeners. to get a full album. Each Te evening’s frst heavy bent of his stating, “I just want to say To make the album record exudes the hard work performance, featuring performance, a rarity in most Grade: B+ thank you to all my fans appeal to people who enjoy that Tyrese has put into it. a talented troupe of traditional Celtic music. who kept my music alive. more upbeat tempos or Tyrese openly invites us to You never gave your heart “club bangers,” the album experience a piece of him away to anybody else. I just has tracks such as “I Gotta and it is an invitation worth appreciate you. I’m here to Chick” (Rick Ross) and accepting. For more reviews go to: stay, I’m home.” “Too Easy” (Ludacris). Te For the rest of the album ends with a poetry Grade: A www.thecurrent-online.com album Tyrese shows that piece titled “Walk,” in 10 | The Current | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | The Current | 11_ Wale impresses fans with second album, "Ambition"

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It has been two years Te true feel of the album “Ambition,” which may be since Wale debuted his hip- is consistent with what Wale the best song on the album. hop career with "Attention provided with attention If there is any example of Defcit," which left fans defcit, defant arrogance. inspired rap music, this is it. anxious for Wale to get back Te frst song on the album Tis song is smooth, but goes in the studio. His frst album is entitled “Don’t Hold hard. Wale’s ambition indeed created a large buzz, and he Your Applause.” It is a solid shows. changed his record label to opening song for the album, Anytime hip-hop fans see Maybach Music Group and letting listeners know Wale the name of familiar artist Warner Brothers Records is sticking to his style and Kid Cudi on a track, they get for his second album release, attitude, as he says “Don’t ever excited. No doubt Cudi and “Ambition.” hold your applause for me” as Wale deliver with “Focused.” “Ambition” was released a woman’s voice is played high Tis is the frst time Wale and on November 1. It peaked at over a snare drum. Te song Kid Cudi had been in a studio number one in the United even features the lyric “no together to record a track since States on both the Billboard days of,” which was Wale’s 2009 for Kid Cudi’s debut Top R&B/Hip Hop and Top motto during the recording of album “Is Tere Any Love.” Rap Albums, and number two “Ambition.” After a falling out, the two on the Billboard 200. Te second track of the put their diferences behind Te only single from song is “Double M Genuis,” them and got back together to the album, “Lotus Flower again suggesting Wale’s make a great track. “Focused” Bomb,” was released October arrogance. He opens the song has huge bass, with a solid 21. “Lotus Flower Bomb,” by saying, “I’m trying to tell hip-hop groove. Tis song, in featuring Miguel, is an them that I am one of the best a way, perfectly personifes intimate, smooth R&B song thinkers of this class I’m in.” Wale and Cudi’s feelings, with high vocals from Miguel Ten producers Mark Henry showing that they are on top as the refrain and Wale and EhDuhStreatZ drop a of the hip-hop world right rapping lyrics of seduction in fat beat for Wale to rap over now, and they “gotta keep at (L-R) Justin Fuller as Joe Harper, Tom McKierman as Tom Sawyer and Robbie Tann as Huckleberry Finn in The Rep's 'Adventures of Tom Sawyer' ©PHOTO BY ERIC WOOLSEY the chorus. It is an interesting one of the best songs on the it, gotta stay focused.” choice for the single, as Wale album. Wale has truly made is not known for his sexy Wale continues the pattern himself a stable in the hip- Rep's 'Adventure of Tom Sawyer' captures fun of Twain boyhood R&B. It is also surprising as it of getting huge names to be hop world with this album. through December 23. children and adults. Adams hoping to conceal that he has Becky, the rest characters are moving walls and suspended CATE MARQUIS In recent years, the Rep appears in costume as one of spent the day playing hooky. played by an ensemble cast windows. One of the cleverest does not represent the album featured on his albums, with He is good to his fans, and A&E Editor all that well, since there is Rick Ross on two songs, Ne- dedicated to his work. Expect has presented musicals for the story’s characters, rather All three actors in the lead in multiple roles. Te story’s piece of staging is for the only one similar song on the Yo, Lloyd and Kid Cudi all to be hearing the name Wale a Mark Twain’s remembrance its holiday production. than as Twain, and returns roles of Tom, Huck and Becky villain, the resentful, vengeful church scenes, where the cast album, “Illest Bitch,” which featured on “Ambition.” Rick lot more in the hip-hop/R&B/ of his Missouri boyhood, “Te Tankfully, “Te Adventures periodically to help the story bring considerable fun and Injun Joe is played with great sits among large prop dolls features only Wale’s vocals. Ross is featured on the song rap world. Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” of Tom Sawyer” is not a along and sprinkle in more of energy to their characters. stage presence by Michael anchored to the benches remains an entertaining musical but a clever, high- Twain’s humor. Tey spring to life as D. Nichols, who also plays serving as pews. Te cast adventure tale for both spirited play. Tere is no Tom Sawyer (Tim everyday kids, capturing boys’ the teacher and the preacher members operate the dolls adults and children. Despite need to interrupt Twain’s McKiernan) has inadvertently timeless interest gross stuf with delicious humor. Besides like puppets, nodding heads the passage of time, Twain humor and adventure tale whiled away the school day and every kid’s imaginative serving as narrator, Joseph or leaning into each other completely captured the sense with unnecessary songs of swimming - again - his small play and sense of adventure. Adams plays bad-luck drunk or away to whisper gossip. of childhood in many ways. questionable merit. Missouri town on the banks McKiernan’s Tom is full of Muf Potter and other towns Te efect is both funny and For more reviews, What child, or adult recalling Childhood fun and of the Mississippi. Rushing bravura and a confdence people. Justin Fuller plays efective. childhood, sulking after some adventure are the themes of to arrive home with the in his ability to talk his way Tom’s less daring pal Joe “Te Adventures of Tom rebuke, would not relish the this delightful production. other kids after school he out of every difculty. Tann’s Harper and Nate Trinrud Sawyer” is a fne choice for go to: fantasy of disappearing for a Te play draws from the encounters his friend Huck Huck is a charming urchin, plays ill-fated Doc Robinson family fun, enjoyable for few days and having the whole timelessness of childhood, Finn (Robbie Tann), a ragged full of folk lore about curing in addition to Sid and various adults and kids alike. Te play neighborhood looking for with the characters played social outcast who does not warts as he willingly follows others. is presented at the Loretto us. Reappearing at one’s own as real people rather than bother with school, and new Tom’s lead. But Tann’s Te play is fast-paced and Hilton Teater on the Webster funeral to tearful embraces stif nostalgic icons. Te girl in town Becky Tatcher Huck also has a melancholy delightfully entertaining as University campus, 130 Edgar only caps the triumph. naturalness makes the story (Hayley Treider), who foors undercurrent of awareness of directed by Jeremy B. Cohen. Road in Webster Groves. www.thecurrent-online.com “Te Adventures of Tom more contemporary and the Tom at frst sight - at least evil unfamiliar to the more Scenic designer Daniel Teir website www.repstl.org Sawyer,” playwright Laura production more lively. as long as none of the other sheltered Tom. Treider plays Ostling’s moveable, pared- has information on student Eason’s energetic adaptation Te play opens with a boys are watching. Tom races Becky with a wide-eyed down set serves as everything discounts, rush tickets and of Twain’s classic, is the narrator, Joseph Adams, home to Aunt Polly (Nance sweetness that makes her from the white-washed wall, show times. Repertory Teater of St. Louis’ quoting Twain on his Williamson) and his too-good character irresistible. to the graveyard, to two current Mainstage production intention to entertain both brother Sid (Nate Trinrud) Apart from Tom, Huck and story houses with a series of Grade: B+ 12 | The Current | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | FEATURES Jim Brickman “Holiday Celebration” concert kicks off season of cheer at Touhill Performing Arts Center ASHLEY ATKINS Features Editor

Over the weekend, she called out to her while college students fellow Brickheads, who were still recovering from cheered her in recognition. the mental drain of Black Brickman walked into the Friday or working of spotlight that was waiting the extra calories from a for him at the corner of fantastic Tanksgiving the stage, took a seat at his feast, Jim Brickman decided black Yamaha piano and, to grace the elegant stage with a single spot beaming of the Anhesuer Busch down on him from the top Teatre in the Blanche of the stage, began to play. Touhill Performing Arts He played a couple of Center. He was not alone known Christmas tunes in the premiere of his 2011 before introducing his “Holiday Celebration” longtime friend Tracy tour, for he also brought Silverman and his one-of- along his closest friends a-kind yellow six-string and guests, Anne Cochran, electric violin. Silverman, Tracy Silverman and ex- a true showman, started NFL and Super Bowl of modest in his playing, champion Ben Utecht. then made the switch to Attendees from all of rockstar violinist. Te St. Louis came to the men in the crowd who event on November 26, may have been uncertain taking up over half of the about their attendance Millennium Student Center at the performance were parking lot at the University suddenly struck speechless of Missouri-St. Louis. as Silverman incorporated According to the Weather a bit of rock music into Channel, this was of the the Christmas songs. coldest nights of the week Occasionally, he did a little with a drop in temperature, jig with his leg. An older rain, and possible snow, gentleman in the front but that did not keep row threw up the metal “Brickheads” away from this sign. If not for a planned get-together. A get-together set list, it is certain that is a perfect way to describe Silverman would have had such an event to which no problem morphing the families came to bask in Christmas celebration into the glory of the Christmas a celebration of rock gods. spirit. As focus returned to While waiting for the Jim Brickman and the show to start, the audience celebration of the season, had their own private he introduced his second discussions in the hallways guest, Anne Cochran. An and took advantage of established singer herself, the beverage bar and the Cochran and Brickman souvenir table. Some guests had gotten their start Jim Brickman played at the Blanche Touhill Performing Arts Center on November 26. Photo cour- were so excited for the show together by winning a song tesy of Jim Brickman that they did not dare leave contest in their hometown their assigned seating. when they were in high showdown with Ben dance, why can’t they sing? each diferent Christmas head, he looked like the As the lights began to school together. Taking a Utecht. It was hysterical Cochran and Utecht’s best song. Te overall set was character Schroeder from ficker to warn lingering stroll down memory lane, watching both artists fght stage collaboration was relaxing to look at. the classic comic strip. guests that the show was Brickman said that when over how they should end to the song “Noel,” when One of the best parts Tis show in its entirety about to start, DJ Cindy he saw her perform at a the Christmas mash up. Cochran appeared wearing of the show was when worked because it was not Collins of Oldies 103.3 FM tender age, he knew that Tey made sure to get the all white, exposing a sense Brickman talked about afraid to expose the basics, appeared on the stage in she would be the perfect audience involved, which of elegance. Her style his inspirations as a young communicate with the her festive red to commence female addition to his one- gained more applause on complimented the white pianist, which was followed audience, and encourage the start of the show. Not man act. Tey have been their behalf. Ex-NFL player drapery on stage that gave by a demonstration audience participation. hiding her own appreciation co-writing together since. Utecht surprised the crowd the viewer an illusion of a of popular childhood It was defnitely a family for the upcoming artist Cochran showed her true with his vocal strength. bedroom or dream world. songs such as “It is Hard afair. who has graced the Touhill colors after intermission It was not the voice one Multicolored lighting being Green,” “Rainbow stage on various occasions, when she had a vocal would expect from an fickered in the background Connection” and “Charlie Grade: A athlete. But if athletes can and changed colors with Brown.” As he bowed his FEATURES | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | The Current | 13 Muslim Student Association offers an inside into Muslim culture ASHLEY ATKINS Features Editor

In the month of No- lims do not agree with and ing to make the interaction education, said. should get married fast. that she is what he wants. vember, the University of do not support in any way.” as comfortable as possible. By participating in the He walked the audi- Syed also revealed that many Missouri - St. Louis’ Mus- Also, throughout the “I found that people experiment, T omas realized ence through the charac- men secretly dream of being lim Student Association week, the association asked spoke to me more respect- that children are more open teristics that a signif cant proposed to by a woman as promoted Islamic Awareness for volunteers from female fully throughout the day. and willing to learn while other should possess, such he looked over to the female week. T roughout the week student body to sport the I got less nonsense from adults had problems inquir- as excellent moral character, side of the room. “Ladies, before T anksgiving, they traditional hijab in their ev- people and I felt more ing about the dif erence. loving attitude, content- do the right thing,” Syed conducted various lectures eryday lives. All participants comfortable. I did not feel As the female students ment, naivete, internal said. T e room f lled with on the subject of Islamic were asked to meet at Mus- the need to cover up,” Kelly wrapped up their conver- beauty and fertility in laughter. culture. T e student body lim Marriage 101 to express Brewer, senior, anthropol- sation on perception, the women. Syed stressed the T e presentation came was of ered a chance to their thoughts and reactions ogy, said. speaker for the night, Faizan amount of time that it takes to a close with free Pizza attend lectures on honor to the experiment. “I am a member of a Syed, executive director of to f nd the “right one.” He Hut and beverages for all killings, Muslim marriage As a handful of Muslim Jewish family, so members Care St. Louis, was ready to discussed the dos and don’ts participants in the experi- and other subjects. and non-Muslim students of my family already wear present his PowerPoint on of introduction between ment and lecture. T ose in “Tuesday was Islam 101, walked into the Century something similar to this. marriage within the Islamic the opposite sexes. If a man attendance left the event where we talked about what Room, the men gravi- T ey were thrilled because community. He centered is interested in a woman, with new connections as Islam was, what we prac- tated toward the front of they thought that I had gone his presentation on how then it is considered proper well as a new look on life. ticed, what we believed in. the room, while the woman back to being orthodox. I an animated character on to conf de in her friends Islamic Awareness Week I believe we had a segment gathered at the tables in was actually more comfort- the PowerPoint found a or her family and court- has been promoted by the on misconceptions. T ere the back to discuss the able in it, and my kids were signif cant other, stating ing is suggested before the association which oper- are quite a few of people wearing of the hijab. T ere better behaved. I work at that in Islamic culture it is proposal. In Islamic culture, ates throughout the United who believe that Muslims were a couple of women a school and the class just believed that when one f nds a proposal of marriage is States and Canada since the worship a moon god,” Molly who decided to shy away seemed calmer today. I don’t their signif cant other, they made indirectly, through a early 1990s. T e idea behind Smith, sophomore, biology, from the discussion table, know if it was just one of have completed half of their friend or a woman can pop the weeklong event is to cre- MSA secretary, said. “Honor but there were enough will- those days or if they saw religion. Syed said that it is the question. During the ate a better understanding of killings are not a part of ing participants that it was what I was doing and de- an obligation in the com- proposal process, a man will the principles and lifestyle of Islam. It is a cultural aspect hardly noticeable. Smith got cided to be more respectful,” munity to get married and literally take a long look at the Islamic culture and help that most conservative Mus- the conversation started try- Amanda T omas, senior, if one is not married, they his love interest to make sure abolish stereotypes. University Program Board hosts tea time of international tastes MAVIS HOLLIS Staff Writer

Last week, the Uni- Students were offered ten Erin Potts, junior, finance, in question. Cafe. ning of the semester. She versity Program Board different types of tea from UPB member, said. A tea “I like trying new, During the event, did not hesitate to express hosted an open tea party around the world, each of drinker herself, Potts was different teas. I like try- students took the time to her future involvement in in the Millennium Student which came with their own impressed by the crowd ing what I will or will interact with each other. the organization. Center on the University individual flyer express- that the event was able to not like,” Dorian Hall, Not only did they pay As the event came to of Missouri - St. Louis’s ing their specific coun- draw. As students graced graduate, business admin- compliments to the good- a close, UPB asked their North Campus. Modeled tries of origin, steeping the proximity of the tables, istration, said. Hall is a ies that were provided, but guests to comment on after the traditional prac- processes and ingredients, they indulged in the vari- regular tea drinker and they also used the time to what they thought about tices regarding tea time in along with any traditions ety of teas, along with such had decided to come to discuss the teas that they the event. Guests were also the United Kingdom, this regarding the teas in their traditional tea additions the event when he saw the were already familiar with. given an opportunity to open event took place be- homelands. The flyers also as lemons and the variety setup engulfing the MSC’s “We heard about the have their name entered in tween the hours of 5 p.m. expressed how each tea was of sweeteners that were rotunda space. The event event from a member of a raffle for a Kindle Fire. and 6 p.m. UPB members capable of contributing to provided. The organization had gained so much atten- UPB,” Damiana McGraw, UPB were pleased with the stationed their tea tables the health of those who was also able to provide its tion from the student body freshman, English, said. turnout that they had got- on the second floor ro- drank it. guests with a little snack that it managed to attract “I enjoy tea, so when I ten for their first UMSL tunda of the MSC, making “We were coming up which complimented the the likes of even the most heard about this event, I tea party. The party was the event accessible to any with ideas for events to particular tea that each committed coffee drinkers, had to attend.” McGraw is an interesting twist on col- student or member of the do for the semester and guest had chosen, often dragging them away from familiar with UPB events, lege life at UMSL and gave faculty who happened to we decided that most of following traditional cus- their traditional haunt having attended every attendees a needed break be passing by that evening. the members love tea,” toms for the particular tea near the Einstein Bros. single one since the begin- from daily stresses.

It has been a long road for as maintaining progress every dished it to Redel, the big man lead all scorers with twenty half, but Missouri S&T never transfer students Long, McCoy the University of Missouri - St. game. T e game started slow running the f oor for the layup. nine points. He has been on let up, and tied the game with and Woods has played a major Louis men’s basketball team, with both teams showing signs Drury added four free-throws f re lately and is averaging over just under ten minutes left, role, as the team is forming one that has tested them of rust, not having played in before the end of the half to cut seventeen points per game this and then took their f rst lead chemistry every game. McCoy throughout and has certainly a week. Turnovers and missed UMSL’s lead to f ve. year. since early in the game. With has show his versatility, leading been good experience for this layups kept the scoring low T e second half featured T e Tritons ended their road just under seven minutes left the team in steals and assists, young team full of transfers. early in the game. Troy Long, much better shooting. It was trip against Missouri S&T, S&T took a two-point lead. while he is second in scoring After splitting their games at senior, liberal studies, a transfer Long who again came out hot and carried much momentum In response, McCoy hit a and third in rebounds. Woods the Owensboro Classic, the student from Southern Illinois with an early steal, as well as with a two game wining streak three-pointer to regain the lead is leading the team in rebounds team was ready to embark on University who has emerged as two more three-pointers and a and going against a struggling and start a game changing run. and Long has emerged as the a stretch of two conference a team leader, was ready to go rebound. UMSL opened the opponent. With ten minutes UMSL went on an 18-3 run, team’s leader playing the most road games, the f rst confer- at tip, hitting two three-point- half on a 10 to 3 run, setting left in the half, UMSL found and never looked back en route minutes so far and scoring the ence games of the season, at ers as well as getting an assist the pace for the second half. themselves up by f ve. T ey to a 79-70 victory. most, while facilitating as well Drury and at Missouri S&T. and a steal early in the f rst half. T e Tritons continued to add would extend their lead after a A lot of questions have been with twenty assists. Drury was 4-2 heading into T e bucket seemed to open up to their lead down the stretch, quick seven to two run, includ- answered since the start of T e team now comes home the matchup, averaging nearly a bit after the game was tied and never trailed at any point. ing f ve points, a rebound and the season and roles are more for three non-conference 90 points per game, while Mis- at 15 with eight minutes left. Long went four for four from an assist from Long. UMSL clearly def ned now on a team games. T ey have won their souri S&T struggled at points T e Tritons then gained the the charity stripe in the closing would gain more momentum that was basically new at the only game at home so far this per game. biggest edge of the game after minutes of the game, a good heading into the break after start. Coach Tappmeyer has year. T e team needs to take Head Coach Steve Tapp- an 11 to 3 run, capped of by thing for the Tritons to know a dunk by Charlie Woods, done an excellent job with the advantage of these three games, meyer had the Tritons ready to a blcok by Zach Redel, senior, they can rely on him for clutch junior, psychology, on a dish group and has them rolling and gain as much momentum go against Drury, riding a wave business administration, then free throws if needed at the from McCoy. now. T e team has scored 80, and chemistry as possible of momentum after a large a fast break by Joshua McCoy, end of a close game. T e f nal UMSL would continue to 78 and 79 points consecutively. before the true brute of the defeat of Clark Atlanta, as well junior, communications, who score was 78-61 UMSL. Long lead for most of the second T e arrival and emergence of conference schedule hits. Tritons cruise in improving to three to one with 40 minutes of hell LEON DEVANCE Staff Writer

If the University of Mis- Tennessee to the hit list as 2009 to 2010 season. T e with three points and two free-throw line six times and “I was able to hit the open souri - St. Louis Tritons the Tritons pressured the three-game winning streak is rebounds in 30 minutes. connected on three attempts shot, but I was in rhythm women’s basketball team is Lady Buccaneers to shoot 40 the Tritons f rst since begin- Head Coach Lisa Taylor- for 50 percent accuracy. T is today. Ever since the f fth to improve on last season’s percent from the f eld. T e ning last season on a three- Curliss attributed the win allowed the Tritons to open grade, in the parks and rec- 10-17 record and win the Lady Buccaneers connected game winning streak. to limiting easy scores for with a 16-4 run beginning reation leagues, I have been Great Lakes Valley Confer- on eight of 20 attempts To get the victory over the the Lady Buccaneers in the the second half and stretch a shooter. I have a quick ence Western Division then and knocked down one free Lady Buccaneers, the Tritons second half. a 23-17 half-time lead to a release and I always come its version of 40 minutes of throw on f ve attempts in rode the combination of “T e f rst half we were 39-21 lead on a jumper in of screens looking at the hell has to play a prominent the f rst half on the way to a power forward Devonna not solid and were almost the paint by Kiki Robertson, defense to looking to hit the role. 55-37 victory on the Chuck Smith’s, junior, sociology, out-rebounded 19-16. We senior, criminal justice, as open shot,” Lawrence said. T e losses of last season Smith Court before a holiday double-double, 14 points had too many turnovers and they connected on six out With Lawrence hitting the seem to have a carry-over home crowd of 212 cheering and 12 rebounds, two blocks they were able to score in the 10 shots and held the Lady open shot to keep the Lady ef ect as UMSL f nished spectators. and one steal in 27 minutes lane. Once we shut down the Buccaneerss to one f eld goal Buccaneers at bay, Smith the exhibition season at 0-2 T e win had two key and guard/forward Caitlyn lane, we were to able to run during the run. noted that it was easy to losing 92-52 to Illinois State, aspects: it lifted UMSL to a Moody, senior, physical edu- away with it,” Curliss-Taylor Curliss-Taylor insisted that concentrate on crashing the Missouri State 62-48.T ey 3-1 record on the season and cation, 14 points, two assists said. Lawrence’s ability to shoot boards. also lost the season opener at the Lady Buccaneers to drop and two steals in 26 min- T e Tritons limited the 3-pointers helped. “I like to f ght for re- the St. Edward’s Classic 88- to 1-3, with UMSL leading utes and Alexis Lawrence’s, Lady Buccaneers to a 28 “We got a key contribu- bounds and trash points. I 79. But then the Tritons de- their rivalry, winning last freshmen, undecided, timely shooting percentage, as they tion from Alexis. She was feel that rebound is mine. feated Southeast Oklahoma year in Memphis 63-58 and 3-point shooting. T e Lady connected on eight shots out pretty steady and that al- T is is girls basketball. Most St. 85-76, and McKendree 86-54 in the 2009 to 2010 Buccaneers leading scorer, of the 28 attempts in the lowed us to play better, calm of the time, the referee will College 70-62. season. T e Tritons have Jessica Green, went into the second half and hit one of down and focus. T en the call foul. But we have got to Now add Christian f ve straight non-conference contest averaging 14 points six 3-point shots for 16 per- shots started falling,” Curliss- do a better job in the f rst Brothers University from home victories since the and 5 rebounds and f nished cent. T ey then went to the Taylor said. half,” Smith said. SPORTS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | The Current | 15 Are you this cute? If so, you might be able to get a great job withThe Current . The Current is looking for: Staff Writers Advertising Representatives / Director Staff Photographers and News Editor. No experience necessary, and we don’t bite...often.

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Should retail employees be forced to work on Tanksgiving Day? Thanksgiving store open- In retail, working on Black ings an exhibit of selfish Friday and Thanksgiving consumerism at its worst goes along with the job Next holiday season, shop- someone’s holiday so they can else should have to follow suit. Employees should expect working shifts on holidays. them to get a job that doesn’t pers should think about some- open the night before Black Unfortunately, consumers are their bosses to want them to Employees should have have that in their schedule. thing other than saving money Friday and the company can the ones with the power; if they come in earlier and ear- the choice to choose to work Te employees have the when they decide whether or make more money of of crazed decide to spend their money on lier for Black Friday. Black Black Friday as overtime, or right to complain, but in not to visit stores that open on bargain hunters who get into Tanksgiving, stores are going Friday shopping has always have the choice not to work. choosing a job that does Tanksgiving. At frst glance, all fstfghts over two dollar wafe to open to accommodate them been a tradition for great Companies usually hire more Black Friday sales every year, of the “door buster” deals and irons. and their wallets. early morning deals as hordes employees to help with the they give up the right to get bargains may seem attractive While it’s true that compa- Some traditions should be of maniacal customers rush, rush every year; it would upset over the possibility of but both retailers and shop- nies should seek to serve their observed, lest we lose our collec- claw and tear for the one give more temporary jobs for having to work on Tanks- pers need to take a moment to shoppers, they also owe some tive humanity and descend even little item that is usually the people looking for employ- giving night or going into consider the cost of what they’re level of understanding to their further into money-grubbing only thing they are able to ment and could mean pos- Black Friday morning. Even doing. Many employees of employees, who are the cogs drones dedicated to the chase get. It may be upsetting for sibly becoming a permanent if they are upset, there’s the the stores that choose to open in the machine that allow the of the almighty dollar. By some, but people are still go- employee. Tanksgiving positive outcome of extra on Tanksgiving have to miss company to make any money “saving Tanksgiving,” retailers ing to go out into the night will always be the holiday cash for the holidays for out on spending valuable time at all. It’s unlikely that the big can also save the sanity of their to get that 46 inch television for spending time with them to spend on presents with their families because they decision-makers will have to sac- employees and in the process on sale, or get the toys their your family, but slowly the for their families. So should have to prepare to work the rifce any time spent with their perhaps even aid in subverting kids have been wanting on holiday sales will take over it be such a big deal? It is entire night. Te importance own families on Tanksgiving; the increasingly consumerism- their Christmas list. in the night, so employees understandable why some of a holiday that is dedicated to it’s also likely that they can af- fueled spirit of the holidays. Employees should expect shouldn’t be surprised that might be upset, but most family should be respected by ford to pass on extra hours. It’s Tanksgiving is about the possibility of having to once in a while they may employees don’t have to all parties. times like these that the average spending time with family, not work on Tanksgiving Day, end up working a holiday, go into work for the Black Some would say that the person should be considered, pepper-spraying strangers in a considering the fact that tra- especially Tanksgiving, Friday sales till at least past 7 employees have a choice to not the bottom line. People are crowd so that you can get your ditionally companies usually since Black Friday is the p.m., though most families work on Tanksgiving Day. going to go shopping around hands on more (ultimately treat it as a paid vacation. next morning. Is it better to do spend their Tanksgiving How much of a choice do the holidays; it is not essential meaningless) things. When it People might see it as wrong work on Tanksgiving Day time together past even 10 workers really have when they that they be able to do so on comes down to it, it’s just stuf for companies to make than Christmas Day? A lot p.m. or later. Tis could also are in a fnancial situation where Tanksgiving night. being bought, be it a wafe iron employees work on such a of people actually work on become a new family event they can’t risk losing their job Shoppers are also respon- or a big screen TV. Tose same holiday that is for family Tanksgiving Day and not though, where families bond or say no to any extra hours? sible for showing sensitivity to people who will rush the doors bonding, but at same time, for Black Friday at all. For by going Tanksgiving shop- It is fair and honorable to give employees. Teir need to get of Toys R Us would show up the companies are gaining example, some stores have ping early with the working employees time of for holidays the cheapest Xbox possible is to shop even if the store chose business and money from workers working at least family member. It is the whenever possible. Some places, taking people away from their to have their sales on a day that Black Friday shopping ad- some hours on any holiday frst year that Black Friday such as hospitals and gas sta- families, and just because they isn’t a national holiday. It’s not dicts and the employees are ranging from Christmas to sales have started as early as tions, are open on holidays for are willing to sacrifce their holi- really worth ruining someone’s getting paid for their work; Easter. If the employee didn’t 8 p.m., but only time will valid reasons. It is not essential days in order to gain material Tanksgiving just to make or in many cases employees want to work on holidays, tell what is in store for Black for Target to encroach upon things doesn’t mean everyone save a little extra money. even recieve bonus pay for it would have been best for Friday workers. OPINIONS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | The Current | 17 Opinions OUR OPINION OUT OF LEFT FIELD Wealth blurs the lines when it Political entanglements foul up comes to criminal sentencing even the noblest of causes

Even here in America, the has, however, all been paid back, and other cases. Every generation is the one true. What actually happened original land of opportunity, according to news sources. For example, several paral- that “ruins politics”, at least was that instead of support- there is a double standard for the Despite that, the judge in her lels have been drawn between according to the generation ing new USDA guidelines for haves and the have-nots. Tis case wasted no time in making this case and the case of James that came before. Tis is fruits and vegetables in school is made painfully obvious every an example of her, castigating Arthur Ray, an Oprah-endorsed hardly a recent phenomenon, lunches, they declared that the time there is a celebrity trial; her for her “simply abominable” self-help guru. Ray operated a either; it stands to reason that tomato paste in pizza qualifed more often than not, wealthy criminal record and her exploita- sweatlodge as part of his opera- people said the same things as a vegetable. Tat is bad celebrities and white-collar tion of “government generosity.” tion, three people died, and he during the bloody political enough in and of itself, but it criminals tend to get as much McLemore was sentenced to was convicted of three counts fght over FDR’s New Deal in only becomes more appalling slack aforded them as the law three years in a federal prison. of negligent homicide. His the 1930s, or in 1856 when when one looks at the politi- will allow (how many times has A person’s crime should be sentence? Two years. South Carolina congressional cal subplot involved. Lindsay Lohan been arrested judged independently of any At the same time McLemore representative Preston Brooks Child obesity has been again?), while your average previous crime, especially if the was being tried, two people were nearly caned a senator named one of Michelle Obama’s key Jeremy Zschau lower-class citizen needs a com- crime being committed is, like simultaneously in court facing Charles Sumner to death over issues ever since her husband cians seem opposed to any bination of luck and a merciful McLemore’s, inconsistent with charges over a multimillion- a perceived insult to his state won the presidency. Since efort to curb this condition. judge in order to receive the that record. Now, she obvi- dollar mortgage scam. Tey and his family. coming to the White House, Is it simply a knee-jerk reac- same kind of leniency. ously has made some very poor defrauded several diferent mort- Tankfully, actual physical she has become involved in tion to anything that stinks A Mississippi woman named decisions in her life, and is now gage lenders to the tune of mil- altercations between politi- various initiatives aimed at even slightly of liberalism, or Anita McLemore found out paying for them. But does that lions of dollars. Teir sentences? cians in chambers are a thing improving the diet and exer- something more? about that double standard mean her children have to pay as One man recieved 30 months in of the past in this country. cise of the nation’s children. I am reminded of a pho- frsthand. She found herself fac- well? What is to become of them federal prison followed by three Nevertheless, many of the It’s a laudable goal, especially tograph of a morbidly obese ing a three-year prison sentence while their mother is languishing years of supervised release; his so-called statesmen of today when one considers the fact child sitting in a McDonald’s. for the absolutely unforgivable in jail for the next three years? accomplice was sentenced to fve seem to be doing their very that child obesity is a major His fngers were reminiscent crime of lying on her federal aid Tis is, simply put, an months in prison and three years best to cement their reputa- problem for this country. of fat little cocktail sausages application in order to ensure instance of the punishment not of supervised release. All that, for tions alongside the famous But since Mrs. Obama is as he continued to shovel fast she would receive food stamps to ftting the crime. In sentenc- millions of dollars as opposed dunderheads and partisan the wife of a liberal president, food down his throat with a feed her children. Heinous, no? ing McLemore, the judge far to thousands, millions whose incompetents of the past with her motives have bizarrely vapid, contented expression Under the law, a person surpassed the recommended original owners are likely never their antics. come under fak from various on his face. Frankly, it is an is not allowed to receive food punishment for her ofense; the to see that money again. One thing that can be said right-wing fgures. Sarah Palin image that should embarrass stamps or other federal aid if prosecution recommended a Remember the example about the politics of today is started it all back during the anyone who fnds any pride they have been convicted of a sentence of two to eight months, of Lindsay Lohan? Even after that although the politicians 2008 campaign, with her whatsoever in calling them- felony. McLemore has four such which would have allowed for repeated ofenses and probation themselves aren’t truly all that snide and backhanded com- selves an American, just as the convictions on her record, all the possibility of probation violations, it was like pulling much worse than their prede- ments about Mrs. Obama. tomato paste decision should. felony drug ofenses, in addition after her release. Her three-year teeth just to fnd a judge that cessors, the process of politics Palin’s monologue about Is this really what Repub- to a single misdemeanor convic- sentence removes that possibility, would give her jail time. Com- itself has certainly become how the government should licans want, a nation of fat, tion. However, like so many in and to add insult to injury, the pare that to how McLemore’s more polarized. Depending not be telling parents how mindless little consumers? the current economic climate, judge also levied a $250 fne. case turned out, and you have an on with whom one is speak- to feed their children caught It says a sad thing about our she was having difculty keeping Again, this is not to say that idea of just how loudly money ing, bipartisanship is either a on among conservatives, and country when that is even a her head above water fnancially, the punishment was unjust in talks in this country. dirty word or a lofty concept now it’s turned into a phrase legitimate question. Neverthe- so she needed some sort of help and of itself. Given her earlier Unsigned editorials refect the that often doesn’t work in that conservative talking heads less, that is how they’re acting: in order to keep feeding her criminal record, it could be ar- majority viewpoint of Te Cur- reality. In the political arena and politicos like to parrot they’d rather trife with the family. gued that the judge was perfectly rent’s Editorial Board: Matthew that is Washington D.C., even every time the subject of health of the nation’s children Over a period of four years, justifed in giving her more than Poposky, Minho Jung, Ashley the most trivial issue can be our nation’s collective health and look out for the future of from 2006-2010, McLemore re- the minimum sentence. What Atkins, Cate Marquis, Jennifer turned into fodder for a battle comes up. their corporate buddies than ceived a grand total of $4,367 in raises eyebrows in this situation Meahan, Jeremy Zschau and royale between left and right, It’s utterly despicable, not take some common-sense federal aid money. Tat money is the comparison between it Janaca Scherer. and that brings us to the most to mention bafing. Obesity advice on health from a lib- recent salvo in the ongoing is a nightmare for a child; the eral. Tis mindset, more than ideological struggle. efects it can have on their anything else, is truly what is What do you think? You might have heard health, their social relations poisoning today’s America. something recently about how with their peers and their self- Jeremy Zschau is the Opin- www.thecurrent-online.com. Congress “declared pizza a image are troubling to say the ions Editor and a columnist for vegetable.” Tat’s not entirely least. Yet Republican politi- Te Current. 18 | The Current | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | OPINIONS SCIENCE MATTERS MAD WORLD St. Louis Zoo breakthrough may Women in comedy not immune mean comeback for hellbenders to same tired double standards

A few years back when this Tey are nocturnal and you GQ Magazine recently erage media consumer would university was searching for a will rarely see one even where named actress and comedian be hard pressed to fnd an mascot to replace the River- they are plentiful. Kristen Wiig as its “Bro of example of a wildly success- men, there was one name with Hellbenders were once the Year.” Te magazine’s ful stage or screen performer a loyal following: the Hell- common in Missouri’s cold, glowing feature on Wiig that hasn’t been lauded for benders. fast-fowing streams, but in applauds her comedic talent their sex appeal at some point Not only is the Hellbenders recent years, their numbers and skill and her methods by some major media outlet a cool name for a sports team, have declined. Te reason for as a performer. In the ac- or another. Predictably, this but the hellbender is a native that decline is not clear and companying photos, Wiig is gets in the way of being taken Missouri species, one of only could be part of the global wearing lacy black underwear seriously for many perform- three types of giant salamander pattern of decline for all species and the kind of pout most ers who possess a deep love in the world. Te hellbender of amphibian. Te amphibians Cate Marquis commonly seen between the for their craft. Sharon Pruitt was once common, but its did not seem to be reproduc- pages of that legendary tome It may be seen as a neces- numbers are dwindling. ing in the wild and no one ians have been declining in of feminist reading material, sary evil a woman must ac- amount of unconventional- Hellbenders are shy had been able to breed them numbers, while there has been “Cosmomopolitan.” cept in order to get to where looking men who succeed creatures and, despite their in captivity... until now. Te an alarming rise in the number It’s always pleasing to see she wants to be, but it’s high in the realm of comedy is name and ferce appearance, St. Louis Zoo has successfully of deformities. Hellbender de- women being recognized in time we as a society question anything to go by. Tis isn’t are mostly harmless. Teir bite hatched baby hellbenders. formities have also been on the print for their contributions the standards that we hold really the case for female per- is not venomous, but they do Te zoo has been part of rise as their numbers decline. to comedy – but is it too our female performers to. formers, however, and many have skin secretions that are a multi-agency program in Both the Ozark hellbender much to ask that they be able We’re content to spend a half female comedians who make toxic to other animals. Tose Missouri working to unravel and the eastern subspecies were to keep their clothes on in hour being entertained by it to mainstream success are secretions only produce skin the reason for the hellbender’s added to the Missouri state the accompanying photos? an actor on a sitcom (while more attractive than funny irritation in humans, although decline and to attempt to endangered species list in 2003. When being presented to a never really taking note of his (Whitney Cummings being you probably should not to breed them in captivity. Te As many as 8,000 hellbend- mainstream audience, tal- level of physical attractive- the most relevant example, eat one. zoo has been working for 10 ers once lived in the Ozarks ented women are constantly ness). Shouldn’t actresses be as anyone who has ever sat Te hellbender is an entirely years to try to breed the Ozark of Missouri and Arkansas, but reduced to the same sort of aforded the same oppor- through the predictable aquatic amphibian, although hellbender and on November now only about 600 are be- simpering, pouting pin-ups tunity: the chance to make punch lines and ill-placed it can occasionally be found 15, they achieved success. As of lieved to remain. Not only are whose primary purpose is to us laugh without having to laugh tracks of “Whitney” on land during heavy rains. December 1, they had hatched there fewer hellbenders overall, titillate. Tat’s all well and arouse anyone in the process? can attest). It breathes through its skin, 63 young hellbenders with but there are proportionally good and perhaps even has It’s been a long hard road Be it sports, acting or although it has lungs that another 120 eggs due to hatch fewer young hellbenders than its place, but it’s frustrating for women in comedy, with comedy, anyone who is a can be used to gulp air at the soon. there were 20 years ago. to see women who do not many comedians who don’t professional at what they water’s surface. Te folds of its Te plan is to release the Overall habitat decline, make their living of of being ft the mold of a convention- do wants to be recognized skin undulate in the water, and young hellbenders into the associated with develop- sexy being forced into what ally attractive female not and praised for their talent capillaries near the skin capture wild in about three to eight ment and overuse of streams appears to be the only role making it very far, at least in and the skill they’ve honed oxygen from the fowing water. years, when they are mature. for recreation, is thought to society is able to view famous terms of mainstream success. through passion and hard Hence, clean water is essential Te captive breeding program play some role in hellbender women as: sexy, sexy sex It’s no secret that in almost work. Te most many for hellbenders. not only aims to re-establish declines. Tere is also a direct symbols of sex. any feld a woman chooses female performers can hope Hellbenders are covered hellbender populations but to human threat associated It’s long been a trend to pursue a career in, her for is that even though the with folds of dark, reddish- preserve genetic diversity for with people accidentally or that talented women have perceived level of physical accompanying pictures are brown skin, and often are the declining species. deliberately killing hellbenders. to consider removing a few attractiveness will play some sexy, the article will at least mottled or spotted on their One of the things the zoo However, hellbender numbers articles of clothing to be seen role in her success, or lack touch on the topics of talent, backs, although the undersides researchers discovered is that are declining even in places far as worthy of mainstream at- thereof. Tis goes double for and despite how long this are a uniform color. Tey have hellbenders need lots of space from development, places that tention (for evidence of that, those interested in “show biz” has been the case for, it’s still fat bodies and heads, with to breed. Te zoo simulated a seem to retain good habitat. pick up any magazine on the careers. One area of the busi- disheartening to witness. small eyes and heavy, large tails 32-foot Ozark stream in the Hopefully, the zoo’s breed- newsstand). Tis is seen most ness where it’s safe to say that Sharon Pruitt is a colum- with keels for easy maneuver- lab, with tightly controlled ing breakthrough will put the often in the case of actresses sex appeal matters a little less, nist and staf writer for Te ing. Hellbenders are covered temperature, lighting and hellbender on the road to re- and musicians, where the av- however, is comedy, if the Current. with a slimy coating that may water conditions. Te breed- covery and have the colorfully help protect them from para- ing area even had its own air named amphibians once again sites or infections and make it supply. Staf working with hell- plentiful in Missouri streams, easier for them to slip through benders do not work with the even if we do not have a team the water as they swim. Te building’s other amphibians named after them. WHAT DO YOU THINK? hellbender’s favorite food and reptiles to avoid potential Cate Marquis is Arts and is crayfsh but they also eat contamination. Entertainment Editor and a Let us know at www.thecurrent-online.com worms, small fsh and snails. Worldwide, amphib- columnist for Te Current. HOROSCOPES | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | DECEMBER 5, 2011 | The Current | 19 CURRENT HOROSCOPES by The Inane Collective altered by: Horoscopes Actual Thoughts on Life the Intern

SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES (NOV. 23 - DEC. 22) (DEC. 23 - JAN. 20) (JAN. 21 - FEB. 19) (FEB. 20 - MARCH 20) You spend your life attempt- Christmas is just around the Recent changes in your life Take some time this week to ing to salvage the worlds of corner and all you can think have left you wonderring just really review that heavy lab others and constantly ﬁ nd about is whether Santa thinks how those from your past material which will be covered yourself short up for your you’ve been a good child this would view you. Remember on the test in the coming own needs. A recent change year. Call the cops: Santa is that their wishes are simply weeks. You’ve been slacking will help remedy this: stay not the one stomping around that you enjoy life and stay all semester and need to focus strong. on your roof. safe. a bit more closely.

ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20) (APRIL 21 - MAY 21) (MAY 22 - JUNE 21) (JUNE 22 - JULY 22) Do not hit brick walls this Take the road less traveled Life is tough sometimes. It will That fl ying monkey may week. Do not slam doors on and do not join a cult this sometimes seem the whole seem a rather enticing gift your hands this week. These week. It is becoming far too world is against you. Just choice for your three year-old are not intelligent actions. mainstream to do so and the remember: things work out in nephew this holiday season. Take a break from anger and world really does not need the end, one way or the other. However, keep in mind that eat a popsicle. Who cares any more sacrifi ces at this You will fi nd happiness, so try those things poop on the go. about the snow? point. to be happy day-to-day.

LIBRA LEO VIRGO SCORPIO (SEPT. 24 - OCT. 23) (JULY 23 - AUG. 21) (AUG. 22 - SEPT. 23) (OCT. 24 - NOV. 22) You’ve reached a major turn- You’ve spent so much time ﬁ ght- Life is good right now, so You miss the love of your life. ing point in your life with the ing to be properly respected by keep on trucking on as you This is a challenging time, but have. Just remember to keep past few months and it seems those who show interest in being remember that your family that, despite the challenges an eye out for potholes. They and friends are always there which are unstopably ap- with you that you have forgotten can appear out of nowhere for you. Take a step back, proaching, you will manage how to trust potential sutors. Give and all of this rain certainly evaluate the challenges to stand tall all the same. that sweety a chance. diminishes your vision a bit. ahead and ﬁ ght back.

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