PSA, NOW Focus on Ahortion Counseling Director

University of Missouri, St. Louis IRL @ UMSL Current (1980s) Student Newspapers 9-21-1989 Current, September 21, 1989 University of Missouri-St. Louis Follow this and additional works at: https://irl.umsl.edu/current1980s Recommended Citation University of Missouri-St. Louis, "Current, September 21, 1989" (1989). Current (1980s). 285. https://irl.umsl.edu/current1980s/285 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at IRL @ UMSL. It has been accepted for inclusion in Current (1980s) by an authorized administrator of IRL @ UMSL. For more information, please contact [email protected]. In This Issue Dynamic Duo Bugged Campus Reminder .. Calendar .....•... page 2 Becky O'Hare (left) and Columnist JUlio West Ne'ws Briefs ...... page 2 Kim O' Hare have played Sept. 22 isthelastdayto tangles with the ·. il)sect Classifieds ....... page 2 soccer .' together since withdrawl from a course world in his first column of Editorials ........ page 3 eight years old. That tradi without receiving a the semester. Features ......... page 5 tion continues at UM-St. grade. Sports ............ page 7 Louis as the O'Hare twins See page 3 are playing for Ken Hud son's Riverwomen soccer team. See page 7 September 21, 1989 University of Missouri· St. Louis issue 642 PSA, NOW Focus On Ahortion Counseling Director by Stacey Tipp veteran player fn St. Louis and Mis fund ralsillg. Sorkin said that the manner, the public response is associate news editor souri politics, and a self-proclaimed "biggest .single failing of the pro very positive. Carr Dies~ Called "citizen activist", has worked with choice movement is we haven't Sorkin's talk highlighted many Since tbe recent Supreme C~urt Planned Parenthood since 1986. organized like they (the pro-lifers) aspects of the abortion issue, decision in Webster vs. Reproduc There are 183 Planned have. We haven't kept the pressure including RU 486, the so -called A 'Wonderful Man~ tive Health Services, reproductive Parenthood affiliates around the up, although it is harder to defend "abortion pill." While approved for rights have been the subject of country, and the services provided something once you've got it than it use in France and China, Sorkin intense debate b9th on and off by each affiliate vary considerably. is to fight against something you believes that chances are slim, at by Thomas Kovach employees, he had not shown any campus. Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis disapprove of. " , least in the immediate future, that news editor signs of illness before his Two events last week focused on Region does not provide abortion The defensive strategy will also the pill will become available in the death. reproductive freedom and a services directly, but does provide give some previously anti-abortion United States. "I'm worried. I putter, A memorial service will be woman's right to choose abortion. referrals and information, as well legislators time to moderate their He argued that the pill will not be push and shove to find little held on September 27 , at 7 p.m. in FIrst, a representative from as many other services related to stance on the issue. Sorkin noted marketed in America because of molehills to make moun the Summit Lounge of University Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis contraception and reproductive that many of these legislators were .opposition from the pro-life move tains of." Center. The Counseling Service Region spoke to the Political health. rethinking their positions on abor ment. the stifling and time- Staff has asked for those who Science Addemy on September Sorkin argued that the recent Sup tion because of the pressure brought consuming regulatory . - a plaque sitting on Robert shared special moments with 14th, and J second,the National reme Court decision was the most to bear upon them by the resurgence environment, and the antiCipated Carr's desk. Bob to bring a card or make a Organization for Women's Missouri important " moral, political, and of the pro:choice voice in the costs of product liability insurance. donation in his name. State Conference was held over the media victory" of the pro-life move state. Sorkin believes, however, that the The first day that Director of weekend of September 16-17tb in ment since 1973. In response to the In the long run, ' Sorkin is very pill could potentially reduce Counseling Robert Carr walked Counseling Service Staff Clayton,. Missouri. decision, Missouri has seen an enor optimistic about the chances for America's very high abortion rates, through the doors of 427 SSB nine members like administrative E. Terrence Jones, Dean of Arts mous mobilization of previously' reproductive freedom in Missouri and take much of the stress out of years ago, employees of the secretary Shirley Berthold and and SCiences and a professor in the apathetic pro-choice supporters. and the nation. He believ~s that "the the abortion procedure for women. counseling office and many UM counseling psychologist Sharon Political Science I Department, Despite the current momentum in anti-choice movement has peaked While the !:: urrent pro-choice .St, Louis students, staff and Beiegen use a number of positive played host to the first of these the pro-choice movement, he said already" and that the continued strategy in Mi ssouri is defensive, faculty caught a sparkle in his adjectives to describe the impact events, the Political Science that the movment's immediate public support for a woman's right Sorkin acknowledged that the move eye. Labeled as "a wonderful he made on the university. Academy meeting on Thursday eve political strategy for Missouri was to make the abortion decision can be ment is "taking a look at some anti man," Robert, or Bob, as some " He was a wonderful man," ning, September 14. one of "no new restrictions," rather. successfully tapped by the pro choice legislators," including John called him, never let life pu t a Berthold said. than an all-out attempt to eliminate choice movement. Hancock (R-86th District), Tom burden on him nor anybody that "He was very gentle. a good An attentive and informed existing restrictions on the pro He added that in public debate the Stoff (D-64th), Francis R. Brady (D- walked down the corridors of the administrator. good boss, and audience of approximatel~' 30 peo cedure in the state. pro-choice movement now referred 79th), and Jean Mathews (R-73rd). fourth fl oor. very caring. He was considerate ple listene/ to Steve Sorkin, Public When questioned ahout tbis to all abortions as a kind of failure, According to Sorkin, each of these of us and the students that he Relations Officer at Planned essentially defensive . posture, ' either of birth control, sexuality legislators might find themselves "He really was a de cent guy. saw." Beiegen said. "He had a Parenthood of the SL Louis Region, Sorkin argued that it would buy the education, or planning. Sorkin said the focus of a targeted ouster cam He's the kind of person you would great sense of humor." who spoke about pro-choice pro-choice movement much needed that when abortion is concep· paign by the pro-choice movement. want as a counselor. He always MacLean adds: " Caring, con strategies in Missouri. Sorkin. a cerned and humane." time for further mobilization and tualized "as a sad evenr in this ' ee GROUPS, page 4 had something to say that was J positive and not critical." Vice Many of those who kne\', Bob Chancellor for Academic Affairs confided in him. Now, however. Sandv MacLean said. those people are telling others Ca~r died on September 12 , what he preached to them. 1989 after suffering from a brain "All of what Bob did is con- aneurysm two days earlier. Ac cording to some of bis see DIRECTOR, page 4 Career Service Offers Chance To Find A Job by Janice Gregory program enables students to work reporter for businesses and governmental or industrial corporations. Students at UM-St. Louis who are Students participating in · the starting to take the first step cooperative education program can ' towards looking for employment or work either a full-time alternating those interested in internships may semester basis; work full-time and seek asistance in the Carrer Place· attend school full-time; work part FROM OUTSIDE TO INSIDE: Rain and cool tempartures [above] ment Services, located in 308 time on year-round basis; or be hovered overthe alumni circle in the morning hours on September 13, Woods Hall. employed at a job during the summer. forcing university officials to move EXPO 1 Sl89 inside to the Summit Th e service assists junior The eligibility requirements lounge. A member of the the newly formed Hispanic-latina students with finding field-related are: organization [right] explains to a UM-St. Louis student what their interships. aids all students with • Bu siness Administration, Com- ' group h.as to offer. Students on the university can take time to find out resume writing and intervieWing puter Science, Pre-engineering. what organizations exist on campus. Other activities included Student skills, and helps alumni find jobs. humanities and the sciences. Government Association handing out condoms, the Student Invest More information about the service ment Trust Club offering cups to students who hit a upward stock two • Have a Full-time status [12 is offered through seminars, hours]. out of three times on a wall and a survivial packet by tie Athletic according to Deborah Kettler, Department for filling out a survey. director of tbe Career Placement • A 2.0 grade point average in their major area of study. Free food could be found at various booths, including ice cream Service. scooped up by several administrators, like Vice-Chancellor for • Completion of 30 hours of Administrative Affairs Sandy Maclean.

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