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...... Nursing student BY NICK B O WMAN after she did not react he immediately Barnes College of Nursing, was Senior Editor Mary Ellen ·· ········ ······· .. ··seni; ~ · idiiO~.. ····· ·········· ·.. called police and requested and found lying on her side with 8-10 ambulance. Ruby remained on the tablets of an unknown medication Salomon, 21, A 16-year-old boy was arrested Nursing student Mary Ellen phone until UM-St. Louis Police offi lying next to her, according to police and charged with the rape of a 14- was found dead Salomon, 21, was found dead in her cer Charles Partain arrived on the reports. The apartment appeared clut year-old girl during a speech and in her apart apartment at the University Meadows scene. Ruby was unable to give any tered, but otherwise normal. All locks • debate contest in Clark Hall last ment at the on Saturday, Oct. 20. Cause of death other information, stating only that on the apartment have been changed, Saturday. is currently unknown, although a the two were not involved in any and the room temporarily sealed until University The teenagers were at UM-St. probable drug overdose is suspected, rOlilliIltic relationship. the family could retrieve her belong Meadows on Louis as part of the first round of according to police reports. Ruby did state in the report that ings. the Urban Debate League of St. OcL 20. Complications with a prescription Salomon had just been released from Authorities in Brentwood (Tenn.) Louis competitions. UM-St. Louis medication are also being considered. the Barnes-Jewish Psychiatric Ward. were contacted, and Salomon's fami serves as the kickoff spot for the Salomon, of Brentwood, Tenn., Salomon had been diagnosed as a ly was notified. Mary Ann Salomon debate season, which, according to was discovered by William Ruby, a manic-depressive and was undergo is survived by her parents, Penny and Chester Edmonds, a spokesman long-time friend of Salomon'5. Ruby, ing continuous treatment. Previous to Joseph Salomon. The couple is cur for the St. Louis Public Schools, who is an attorney at law, had come to her enrollment at UM-St. Louis, rently separated and in the process of runs from September to June. 'This Salomon's apartment to help her Salomon was enrolled in the Nursing filing for a divorce. As of Sunday, is the fifth year in a row that UM study for a nursing exam. He arrived Program at Saint Louis University autopsy reports had not been com St. Louis has hosted the event. at her apartment around 4:00 p.m., before being dismissed for medical pleted, and the case is still under The victim, who does not and knocked several times with no reasons. According to Ruby, Salomon investigation. attend school with the boy, told response. Finally, Ruby tried the door suffered from Guillian-Barre A 'Celebration of Life' was held at police that she was in the hallway and found that is was unlocked. The Syndrome, which affected her ability St. Edwards Roman Catholic Church to buy a snack from a vending television was on, so Ruby assumed to walk. and hastened her ability to of Nashville for immediate family machine when two boys that she had left momentarily. deal with patients. She is also and friends. For friends in the St. approached her in an elevator. The According to police reports, Ruby believed to have suffered from Louis area, a service has been set up three talked about the debates, and used this time to retum a page that he Attention Deficit Hyperactivity by her family at St. Francis Xavier one of the boys hugged her, con had received, and as he reached for Disorder, commonly known as ADD, College Church on the SLU campus gratulating her on her perfor the phone, saw Salomon's head. He since her childhood. at the comer of Lindell and Grand for mance. One boy left, and the then walked around the counter, and Salomon. who was enrolled in the Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. assailant asked the girl to walk with him to the first tloor of Oark Hall, she told police. "As far as I U~ISL will offer a know, we've course on terronsm• never had
BY DELVLE ~OBBIN S this happen Staff Writer before. " A new interdisciplinary course '. will be offered in the winter 1002 will -James Smalley schedule, which be the largest UM-St. Louis Police Captain collaborative effort ever undertaken at UM-St. Louis. The girl then stated that the Entitled ';Understanding terror attacker forced her into a bath ism in the 21st Century: Sept. 11, room stall of the empty men's 2001 and its aftermath," the course room and raped her. Authorities will feature presentations by profes arrested the boy from King Tri-A sors from eight different disciplines. It will attempt to answer many of Outreach Center, 1909 North A faulty conduit box, located in the underground fuel pipe maintenance areas, was the cause of an the questions people have raised Kingshighway, and charged him explosion at the QuikTrip on Natural Bridg,e Road and 1-170 last Tuesday around 2:30 p.m. with rape. Center director William since the terrorist attacks. Baldwin refused to comment on "The course will attempt to the situation, stating that "there is answer questions about what terror • nothing more to say about what ists are like and why, what approach happened." It is unknown whether Sparks lead to flash fire at a they take and what weapons are at the student is still in classes at the their disposal," said professor Lana center. King Tri-A opened in 1984 Stein, chairperson of the political as a school for 'at-risk' students in science department. grades 6-12. local QuikTrip, workers OK Stein is the coordinator of the "As far as I know, we've never project and said she is excited about had this happen before," said UM its multi-disciplinary aspect. "It the barrel, he hit against the conduit ''1 drove myself to a local hospital St. Louis Police Captain James BY NICK BOWMAN allows a much more thorough per Smalley. 'There was no reason to box, causing a spark that set off a flash per the company's request, and have spective than just a political science Senior Editor believe that added security would vapor fire. had two follow-up visits to a c.ompany class," she said. be needed." A faulty conduit box in an under "I bumped (the box) and that hit physician, but I've been working and The course on terrorism at UM Both Smalley and Edmonds ground valve chamber was the cause the wires," said Hendrix. ''Electricity feel fine," said Hendrix. "My arm's St. Louis follows a national trend. stated that there was no fear of an of a thundering explosion at the and gas do not mix." still a little raw; I've had it bandaged Similar courses are springing up in incident, hence there was no QuikTrip at Natural Bridge Road and To observers, Hendrix appeared to for a few days, and my face is charred colleges all over the country, heightened security at the event. 1-170 last Tuesday around 2:30 p.rn. be engulfed in flames, but he quickly similar to a bad sunbum, but I'm okay. including UCLA, Ohio State, Supervision was provided largely Delmis Hendrix, 45, of Neumayer extinguished himself and the barrel, A lot of things could have happened Harvard and Washington Equipment was fmishing a routine by the coaches of each school's and suffered only minor bums. A that didn't and I'm grateful for that." University. Stein said the course at "The course will debate squad. According to maintenance call at the station to fiberglass manhole cover was also Neumayer gave Hendrix the rest of UMcSt. Louis is unique, however, attempt to Smalley, the Police were aware replace the island fuel dispenser hoses, blown about 40 feet into the air, but the week off work with pay, and he because of the broad multi-discipli that the event was taking place, but which had become worn from use. He landed safely in the lot. was back on Monday; according t{) nary approach. answer questions that was no reason to change any and his crew had done half of the 12 Todd Burkhardt, operations for Lecturers who have agreed to about what terror- pumps on the previous Monday, and Neumayer. participate in this project include existing policies or patrols. ists are like and ''Unless (the Urban League) had planned to replace the last six on ''Dennis (Hendrix) is more safety Marty Rochester from political sci rWhat proba why, what would have requested, we don't the Tuesday. QuikTrip contracts conscious than most of our employ ence, Eric Wiland from philosophy, change out security policies," Neumayer Equipment, 5060 Atsenal, ees, and is one of the safest workers Miles Patterson and Pallicia Resick approach they Smalley said .. for most of their St. Louis region bly scared the that we have," said Burkhardt. ''1' d from psychology and Julia Chaitin take and what maintenance calls. trust him with my kids." - from international studies. Topics It is unknown whether a hear weapons are at ing has been scheduled for the "This QuikTrip station uses a heck out of Burkhardt addedtbat Hendrix has will include the history of terrorism, assailant. Police have confiscated retractable hose and chaseway for been employed at Neumayer for 25 as well as its psychological effects their disposal," clothing from both the victim and their fuel lines, and we were replacing everyone ln a years, and this is his first incident. He on individuals and societies. said professor the hoses because they were showing also added that "QuikTrip is at the top Bioterrorism and chemical war • suspect, and sent it to the St. Louis Lana S~ein, chair County Police crime labs for signs of wear," said Hendrix. spectrum of professionally-run sta fare will be addressed by Terri Thiel person of the analysis. The case is still under The work requires .that Hendrix two-block tions." and Dennis Flaherty from biology investigation by the UM-St. Louis pull the old hoses off of the individual Neumayer, which has been in busi and Chris Spilling from chemistry. political science Police Department. islands, install the new hoses, and test radi us was the ness in the St. Louis area since 1934, Mike Allison, Don Phares and department. t,hem before opening the fuel lines for has been contracted by QuikTrip since Lawrence White will offer their per use. After the new hoses are in place, their move to St. Louis in 1987. spectives on the econor;nics of ter Hendrix needed to climb down in to a explosion. " "(QuikTrip) builds their stations rorism, including how terrorists Interdisciplinary Studies 05l. Stein manway, a plastic drum underground, well above and beyond the call of said it is open to all undergraduate -Dennis Hendrix fund their operations. and turn on the valves to the pumps. safety. This is an unfortunate accident, students and ~an be used for elec ·INDEX Neumayer Equipment Representatives from the nursing "I had just finished the last hoses, but we've learned from it and changed faculty will speak on bioterrorism tive credit. It will be held on and there was a valve that needed to a few procedures." and public health. Alice Hall from Tuesdays and Thursdays from Bulletin Board 2 be opened," said Hendrix. QuikTrip representative Mike. communication will address the 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in 200 Features 3 ''Everything looked safe, and I went "Wbat probably scared the heck Thornburgh stated that "(QuikTrip Lucas Hall, which can hold 150 ...... , ...... , .. " ...... issue of terrorism and the media . down to tum the valve." out of everyone in a two-block radius wants) to make sure that nobody was In addition to presentations by people. .9.P.~~!.9.n.~ :4...... Although there is no liquid fuel in was the explosion," said Hendrix. . injured and that everyth.ing is okay." various faculty members, the course Stem said the course may be .~p.?r.~.~" ...... ,...... :l. c these manways, the environment is ''When the fire was extinguished, the The station was temporarily will also feature filins, including offered in the future as a video ...... Arts & Entertafnment , ...... , ....6 . 'just filled with fumes,' according to flames must have been sucked into closed, and after inspection by one on Osama bin Laden . course, but plans have not been C1assifieds 9 Hendrix. another sump, and like a cannon the Normandy Fire Department, reopened The course on terrorism is listed fmalized...... " ...... , .. , ...... As Hendrix was climbing out of lid exploded off." about 6:00 p.m. in the winter schedule under :. A.... P.ii.r.r.()~ ...5.!lY5. .. '...... }
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The Current PUt it on the soard: . . " e to all student organizati(JIlS, . . . is a service prollided free.oJ chalg Current Rents Bulletin ~oard IS Nick &wman .. plilor-ill~er;ie/ 7iJB Cum31l1 EU€lllSj3U.lletl11 Boa~ d Deadline {or SUb71U&51(JI1S to !be , I student olgamzatlol1S and Steve Valko, ~ JIOl1ugingEdi/or , . Idepartm ents and dWlSlons . . ce COl1sideratlOI11S gll,erl 0 eeks plior to tiJe Inshirah • Business Manager ~~~~~~ e~~ly TiJU~Y btJ~~gb~~;:;~~:~ll postil1gsbi ~~~~tt:f,~/::~;63121 orJa., 516- AI • Bawazeer is on aftl~-come,~!~ sen! . Ed 'lOr's Desk, 388 MSC. Naftna Judi Linville. Faeu!!]' Adviser l1d subm!5Slons to. I eue11I·. Se Maggie Matthews • Ad Direc/or Foreign Film Series 6811. ~se indicated- Monday 5 _ . 516 prefIXes unlesS Candace Mangin· Prod ,1lanag('/' All lIstJngS use NIutswni Igarashi' PiJoio Director 'Swing Dance At 7 p.m., "Europa Europa," a german and Russian film with English subtitles, will be Emily Umbright . Fealures Editor shown in the Office of Student Organizations, Dave Kinworthy • SP0l1S [;dilor ~a11l how to Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, Charleston and Shag at the Provincial House Dining Room The fIlm chronicles a young Jewish teen's fero Symphonic Band Concert Rhashad Pittman. Neil'S Edilor cious struggle to sruve Nazi Germany. It is based Catherine· M·E Jodilor from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A dance with a DJ Friday 9 Marquis-Homeyer on the autobiography of Solley'Perel who posed A free Veteran's Day symphonic band concert will follow until 11 p.m. No partner necessary. Erik Buschardt· IrelJ IdiluT as a Nozi to escape capture. Jazz Ensemble and Combo will be held at St. Peter's Community Center. The event will cost UM-St. Louis students $3 Efliott Reed. Car/OOlliSI and non-students $4. For additional information For more information call ext. 5980. The UM-St. Louis jazz ensemble and jazz StanfonI Griffith · Pl'Od Assisl an I go to http://www.geocities.comJumswing. Mock Trial combo will play at 11 a.m. at the Provencial zanna Syed-Khaja · Bllsiness A Newsroom • (314) 516-51 -I Advertising . 131-1) 5]6-5316 Business. 1314) 5]6-5175 THE CANIPUS GRINIELINE . Fax. (314) 516·6811 campus: 388 Milienniul1l Siudelli Cellfl!1' October 25,2001 been da.maged in the attempt to steal the University Police responded to a distur October 26,2001 email: A student reported that her 24" Huffy vehicle. The incident has been referred to bance call at 1:25 a.m. at the Bellerive A student reported that her Fall 2001 C111TeI1l (I jillx.ull/sl.edli woman's bicycle was stolen from the bicy Parking Permit was stolen from her auto the St. Louis County Juvenile Court. Residence Hall because an argument website: cle rack at Seton Hall between 3 p.m. and while it was parked on Lot "BB" on between the Residence . Assistant and a bllp:l/Il 'II 'II '.IbeCiI 17 'r! nI ()II i i lie. 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Current Page 3 Culture Internat,-. . . onal stUdent us·es f·ilm to depict outside point of vieW • . BY EMILY UMBRIGHT what he was meant to do . spheres that I was not supposed to be ...... " ...... , StaffEditor "I was deterred by this stereotype in," he said. Coming to grips with this that 'if you go into cinema, you will self-realization, he made the decision unning across the millenni have a miserable life, '" he said. ''I felt when he came to UM-St Louis to do um center hridge with a cam that I did not have the stren$ili to go something about it Rera in his hand, Pavel against these stereotypes, so I went ''1 took television production cours "Pasha" Zalutski, 19, takes the first into intemationallaw." es," he said '1 am doing what I want to step towards making his dream come Zalutski, like many college stu do." true. dents, found himself tom between For his television production "Coming here has given me the studying a subject that would provide course, Zalutski runs around campus opportunity to change something in a stable, well paying job and studying filming his creation, "You are the my life, to take a different path," a subject that would feed into his pas CooleSt Girl in the United States of Zalutski begins. "Back in Belarus, I sion. However, when the plane America" wanted to be doing something in the touched down in America, the scales "I have known much about culture entertainment sphere, but in Belarus, were tipped, and Zalutski found him shock," Zalutski said describing his I could not take this path." self seizing the opportunity to follow source of inspiration. The film depicts Pavel "Pasha" Zalutski, 19 came to Missouri from Belarus at the begining of the semester to study film for a year Zalutski came to St Louis from his heart the day in the life of Tanya, a Russian UM-St. Louis. Belarus at the beginning of the "When I came to the United foreign exchange student, who adapts • semester through a cultural exchange States, I decided to visit New York," to different cultural and socialinterac program called The Freedom he said. "I realized I was in the mid tions. artisiticaly I want to be in Belarus. As in a philosophical struggle-be it Support Act, sponsored by the dle of the star world." "We see her in different circum a director, I react to the political trends found in light or dark drama, or con United States government He will Walking around alone in New stances," Zalutski began explaining. of my country." ventional versus offbeat plans for the be studying at UM-St Louis for a York, Zalutski visited the sights he "She tries to make friends, buy food at He said his dream is to put on future. year. had only heard of in Belarus. The the Nosh. At the end of the day she's "Dragon," a satirical fairy tale drama ''I realize that when this year is ''I study in a university where sights stirred powerful emotions with just hysteric. She has a great inferiority about a dragon who rules a city for 500 over, I have to go back home," he said. they prepare their diplomats," he said in him. complex, but she has a great victory years until a magician casts a spell and ''It gave me a lot of determination to of the school he attends in Belarus, a ''I was walking down Broadway, over herself." overthrows him. The main goal in quit political science and enter a spe country in eastern Europe led by and tears were running down my He says his ideas derive from per Zalutski's art is to spark emotion. cific educational institution," President AG Lukashenko. Despite face," he explained. '1 was realizing sonal experience, as well as experi ''I am interested in the entertain His drive to create lies in the hopes being an elected leader, Zalutski said that I am just a stranger. That feeling ences of his friends. ment sphere, rather than the theater," of raising awareness and bettering the the country of Belarus is headed by a of being an outsider really hurt me." "As a director I want to stage a play he said but hinted that his interests also lifestyles of other Belarusians. dictatorial regime. "Not many people It was at that moment in which he for Belarus," he said. Again, Zalutski is tugged towards the other way. "I am "Belarusians are people with a rich are able to recognize that he is a dic cast aside his conventional reasons caught in the middle of conflicting equally fascinated v.-i.th a strong piece spiritual life," he said "Our soul, our tator," he said for coming to the United States and opportunities. The schools in Belarus of drama that changes people.' inner world-I think it will be The basis This conforming atmosphere plunge into the theatrical realm. do not offer programs in the perform No matter what decision he makes, of our heyday. I am very grateful to made it difficult for Zalutski to do ''I was trying to find myself in ing arts. ''1 have to be in America, but Zalutski appears to always be engaged belong to this nation." .. Cemetery uncovers new look BY SARA PORTER by applying it to the National Registry. ers looked at family plots, even the say Senior Writer 'We have been kicking around ings on the headstones," options for this," Baumann said 'We 'The middle school students are EDITOR ffJedding writes The First African American ceme . would like it to be a state park or a just working alongside UM-St. Louis tery in Missouri is going to get a face a site where people talk about the · anthropology students, studying aspects EMILV UMBRIGHT lift and earn its place as a historical site African American [history]. But we of the cemetery and combining their .sentences that thanks to a few "friends." want to show this place has historical knowledge by working together as a Features Editor Friends of Greenwood Cemetery, a value." team," Simmons said. are almost guar non-profit organization seeking to If declared a historical site, "Friends of Greenwood Cemetery" phone: 516-5174 clean and restore the cemetery, are hop Greenwood will be one of the few also accept outside help. The organiza fax: 516-6811 ing the National Registry will recog cemeteries in the country and the sec tion takes monetary and equipment • anteed to get on nize the Hillsdale, Mo. cemetery as a ond in Missouri, the first being donations and looks for volunteers to historical site. Jefferson Barracks, to achieve such sta assist in restoration and historica'! coffee mugs." "Our group consists of members tus. research. who are either descendants of those ''It's a very rare thing for a cemetery 'There are two types of history cele Taproots who are buried in the cemetery or pe0- to be declared a historical site," bratory, one which celebrates famous ple who are just interested in the ceme Baumann said people and events, and social [cele tery and its history," said Timothy The Friends also participate in his bratory], which celebrates how pe0- showcases Baumann, assistant professor of the torical research One of the research ple lived and worked," Baumann department of Anthropology. projects involves collecting oral inter said "Greenwood Cemetery is Greenwood was built in 1874 by views for an upcoming book an example of that social his book art Gennan immigrant Herman Kruger 'We have been talking to people tory." BY JOAN HENRY 'Real Life Notes' during the segregation era. Kruger also who are relatives of those buried in the Senior W17fer helped create the ne • Paul Kuthe Erica Ball Carlos Tulsie Elizabeth Matoushek Freshman / Undecided Senior / Music Education Freshman / Biology Freshman / Criminology & Criminal Justice " " " " It depends on what type of I do sing in the car. Only All the time. I love to sing Occasionally. Sublime is song it is. If I'm in a good on the highway thoUgh probably my favorite. with the heavenly, soothing mood I want to sing along sounds of Brian McKnight. because your going so fast with an upbeat song. people can't see you. " " " " November 5, 2001 The Current Page 5 tJMSL plays Bills to the wire, falls Team gives up ball, game in finali:51 BY NICK BOWMAN second half, as UM-St. Louis carne out . the contest, I'm pleased with the way Seni01" Editor' strong, forcing Billiken turnovers and we played. We have a lot of promise." not allowing any second-chance shots. The 2001-2002 Riverwomen fea The Riverwomen almost pulled an Although the Riverwomen never did ture nine new faces and a lot of youth upset over cross-town Saint Louis gain the lead, the pressure was on SLU this season, Ethridge's fifth as head University and fonner coach Bobby the entire half. The Billiken opened up coach. This contest was the first game Morse Friday night in exhibition play seven-point leads three times, but played against another opponent at the Savvis" Center, pulling within could never put Wellen and the UM- . besides each other. one point of the Division-I Billikens St Louis offense away. Junior transfer ''This is the first game that these before falling 69-73. A solid crowd of Sophia Ruffin, who had struggled to ladies have played with each other," red and gold watched as UM-St. find her shot ill the first hait, nailed said Ethridge. "With nine of them Louis senior Lynette Wellen led all consecutive three-poillters at the 15:40 being new, we haven't established a lot scorers with 25 points, including a 13- and 15:03 marks to pull closer to the of things yet It's going to take us a lit 13 showing at the free throw line. Billikens. tle while... that's why we play these Both teains got off to slow starts in With under five millutes left ill the eXhibitions and scrimmages. It may the first half, with the first basket com game, UM-St. Louis had pulled to take us 2-3 games irito the season, but ing fnlm SLU forward LaKia Jones within one point of victory before SLU we have a lot of promise." around the 3:00 mark. The Billiken sophomore Jana Haywood hit a pair of "} though for this beillg our first defense was solid all-around early, lay-ups to expand their lead over the game as a team we did fantastic," said holding the Riverwomen offense with Riverwomen. Etluidge's squad did not . junior Christy Lane, who finished the out a single point six minutes into the . yield, forcillg a pair of missed shots night with 11 points and seven contest The first point~ came off a and clawillg back to within one with rebounds in 30 millutes of play. "The hacking foul, when Wellen hit her first just under two millutes to play, but a freshman really stepped up when two free throws to get UM-St. Louis costly turnover and another bucket by needed and came right in." on the board. Haywood gave SLU the advantage, For Morse, her and Ethridge do The Riverwomen rallied to a tie and eventually the game. The have a past. As a high-schooler, midway through the half, and even Riverwomen were forced to foul, and Ethridge was heavily recruited by took a brief 10-8 lead before Stephanie despite a 48 percent showing at the Morse, who was then the head coach Solomon sparked the Billikens to a 9- charity line, the Blllikens did enough as Kaskakia (ill.) Junior College. 2 run, and the SLU defense held a to secure a five point victory. Ethridge declined, but has kept ill con nine-point lead through 18:00. The 'Tm disappointed that we didn't tact with Morse. Riverwomen then had a short 4-0 run will," said Ethridge. ''Beillg down by a "Bobbi and I go way back," said to enter half down 28-33. point with under two millutes and a Ethridge. "We didn't say too much to Head coach Shelly Ethridge crucial turnover lost it for us. But no each other, just a nice, hard handshake Riverwomen senior Lynette Wellen hits two of her 25 points in shocked her troops into form in the matted how stupid be played earlier in and back to our lockerrooms." Friday'S contest against SLU. Wellen led all scorers in the game. • UM-St. louis 3 semi-finats semi-finats Wisconsin-Parkside 2 ttSJUE 2001 GLVC Volleyball champs EDITOR DAVE KINWORTHV ...... , ...... Sports Editor !ij~erwomen adv.~ce to GLVe semis, fall short of hopes phon e : 516-5174 t· fax: 516-6811 Senior the victory, the Ri"eIwomen ended the the season. the game became riveting. BY CHARLIE BAILEY defender regular season with a 12-4-1 record The score would stay 1-0 until the Alania StaffWri1e7' overall and 7-2-1 ill the GLVC. Riverwomen were shocked., as Colleen O'DonneJ As the regular season schedule This victory and their play in their Crean1er scored for the Cougars at the THIS clears a ball came to its final game, the UM- St conference schedule, secured the 71:53 mark of the second half. The I from the Louis Riverwomen had 4 contest with Rivervmmen a third-place finish in the I tie had everyone on the edge and UM-St. the Knights of Bellermine University. conference and gives them the rights to with every shot or offensive push, the WEEK Louis zone The game was played on the road., as host the first round game in the GLVC momentum shifted tremendously. Halloween the Riverwomen invaded Kentud.')', tournament against SIU- Edwardsville. The second half ended with the night. The looking for a decisive victory to send On Halloween, the Riverwomen score still tied 1-1, as both teams Riverwomen them into the playoffs on a bot note. had to defend all of their regular season entered overtime. In the overtime peri Basketball defeated The first half consisted of few accomplishments by holding back od, every move was calculated and cross-town offensive advances on both sides. The their bitter rivals from the ea BY CATHERINE MARQUIS-HOMEYER ....•...... Staff Editor In countless films, you've seen this nighttime scene: from the hilltop view, the glittering lights of Los Angeles radiate out in lines below. It's a view that says to you: Hollywood. This famous vista, look ing down on Beverly Hills and the city beyond, is the view from .. Mulholland Drive. In a different sense, "Mulholland Drive" is also an overview of Hollywood, or at least an aspect of it This is a stunning [lim - perhaps one of the best movies made about Hollywood, but this is not a simple film. If you are a serious film. fan and willing to give a bit to the experience, "Mulholland Drive" will reward you well. But if you only like simple, straightforward entertainment movies, you may find this film too much. This film is a mystery, a tale of Hollywood, a "story about love in the city of dreams." This brief quotation is the only description that EDITOR writer/director David Lynch wanted to release about his film. The state CATHERINE ment is both true and misleading. MARQUIS-HOMEYER I wish I could describe this beau ...... A&EEditor tiful, moving, sometimes disturbing, film to you in detail. But while all phone: 516-5174 films are best seen without knowing the story ahead of time - so the film fax: 516-6811 can stand on its own - some films are entirely spoiled when the audience knows too much in advance. Those Laura Elena who were lucky enough to see "Sixth Elephant Man" - moving and disturb power brokers. "Mulholland Drive" is include familiar visual icons of Sense" before all the buzz were real ing. a film about dreams and illusions, and Hollywood, evocative costumes and Harring (as ly startled by the outcome. whereas This much I can tell you - there is a Hollywood is the place that both cre make-up, and flawless attention to Rita) an Justin mystery involving two women in ates and destroys dreams. details help to make a film like no A&E· those who were looking for clues Theroux (as caught it immediately. "Mulholland Hollywood - two women who are a Everything about this film. is stun other. Adam) in Campus Drive" is also a film best seen with study in contrasts. Rita (Laura Elena ning. Besides the story itself, the look This is a film that will make you out any advance information but this Harring) is dark, tall, with strong fea of the film is perfect, as haunting and think, even if all the questions are Mulholland Calendar is a far deeper, more complex film tures and a smoldering sexuality. Betty mysterious as its story. The photogra answered at the end. Oddly, drive. A mys (Naomi Watts) is fair, with delicate phy is remarkable - dark, deeply writer/director David Lynch originally than "Sixth Sense", not a movie with terious tale of a gimmick. Like this year's film, features and an air of innocence. The toned, and vivid, sharply underscoring intended this project as a TV series but Hollywood, a "Memento," it requires the audience film opens with a car accident on the action taking place and adding to was unable to sell it Instead, he turned to really focus and is not an easy, Mulholland Drive, an event that the characters. The acting is astound it into a remarkable film. You may like "story about throws Rita and Betty together. The ing, particularly by Australian actress the film but be tongue-tied in dis effortless film. However, the film. is love in the city - EVENTS mystery soon pulls in a rising young Naomi Watts as Betty in a role that cussing it afterwards, as were many an engrossing and fascinating work of dreams." of art without being obscure and movie director named Adam (Justin requires her to calion an amazing people in the audience present the artsy. It is the kind of work you Theroux), a fading older director range. The structure of the film is mas night I saw it As the credits rolled, would expect from the creator of (James Karen), the no-nonsense Coco terful, with the director able to take the there was a stunned silence, and one I : ' November "Twin Peaks" - mysterious, surreal, (Hollywood legend Ann Miller). and viewer's breath away with a sudden person spoke a word: genius. Many of unexpected - and the director of 'The some ominous, sinister, Hollywood twist Moodily-lit sets, locations that us that night agreecL 5 Monday Noon Series. Sculptor Arnold Nadler will give a lecture about his work, displayed in Gallery 210, at noon in room 229 of 'White Blood Cells' give a healthy dose of rock 'n roll the J.e. Penny Building. The White's drumming is furiously is the experienced drunk ison to the raw expressions of the BY RYAN MEEHAN event is free. The Monday encompassing, swimming sound of Jack White's voice anger and loss that are common in Music Editor around and pounding on the that grants this song the prop adult romantic relationships described Noon Series is sponsored by The White Stripes' latest album, rhythm. Jack White's guitar er integrity. Thus allowing throughout the rest of the album. Yet it the Center for Humanities. 'White Blood Cells," is honest, raw, work is straightforward and for the assumption that the is this comparison that sheds light on and possibly the best record of the moving. His singing has the expression behind the lyrics the intended expression of childhood year. Billed as a brother-sister duo weary honesty of a seasoned is one that is integral to a true innocence and purity. 8 (rumored in actuality to be a divorced blues man ju.uaposecl with the expression of love. Jack The most personal song on the A Jazz Ensemble Concert couple-isn't it wonderful not to back of the throat screech of White's ability hint real expe album is 'The Same Boy You've know?) from Detroit, The White rock 'n' roll. rience is a vocal skill that a Always Known." Jack White express will take place in Room 205 Stripes are embodied by Jack and Meg The opening song of "White signature trait of any great es his sense of personal hopelessness of the Music Building at White. Sparse of instruments, Jack Blood Cells," "Dead Leaves and singer-song writer. with expressive candor. "and if there is White is responsible for the vocals and the Dirty Ground," starts off ''Fell In Love With a Girl" anything good about me, I am the only noon. The event is free. guitar work, while occasionally adding with a bombastic guitar lick that is the song that most directly one who know~." It is in this song that a piano. The sale other, Meg White, could fill a stadium, and when . hails the White Stripes' White manages the · most verbal 12 plays drums. the drumming begins, one can Detroit roots. Moving at the expression of the loneliness and alien The White Stripes are the current almost close their eyes and see a breakneck speed that is ation that nips at all of the songs . Monday Noon Series. darlings of pretentious, heard-it-all crowd of teenagers pumping charismatic of Motor City throughout the album. before rock critics. Hailed as a breath inflamed lighters above their garage, this song is aggres- The White Stripes bring energy and Nicholas Sammond, an of fresh air in the post- Radiohead neo heads. Jack White's vocals yard jamboree. If this song was to have sive and wry. Jack White movement without being over stylized. ~ Andrew W. Mellon rock revolution, the White Stripes are sound like his best Led Zeppelin a video accompaniment, Jack White betrays a man who has been burned by Their music is not current or experi well described as a combination of impersonation remastered with a bit of would be featured in a rocking chair, the passions of love: "my left brain mental. It is the product of two stu Postdoctoral fellow in the Motor City garage rock's unapologeti punk rock angst When Jack sings, deep in the Ozarks, while singing knows that all love is fleeting, she's . dents of rock 'n' roll who have decid Modeling Interdisciplinary cally simple musical intensity, with the "soft hair and a velvet tongue, I want to "stomping our feet on the wooden just looking for something new." ed the old masters got it right. The hard sincere longing of Delta-Blues. give you what you've given to me," his boards never gonna worry about lock The singsong, Simon and great assumption the Stripes make is · Inquiry Program at The attractive thing about the White 'natural talent for rock star gravitos is ing the door." Garfunkle-esque "We're Going To Be that the grit of the blues and the energy Washington University will Stripes is their ability to filter the blues evident to the point of being laughable. ''I'm Finding It Harder To Be a Friends," is the largest break in form of straight garage-rock will never go through a healthy respect for the Recorded in Memphis in the winter Gentleman" is the mild bluesy confes from the rest of the album. Jack stale. Rather, these seemingly ancient · give a lecture on "Pop Goes messy, loud, and fast of this year, "White Blood Cells" is sion of a man who has grown weary of White's singing is mellow and carefree styles are like two great old friends, Freud: The Emergence of The White Stripes are guilty of bar steeped in the southern sounds that the trivialities of courtship: "I'm find while his guitar playing reminds of a time-tested and always sure to please. barically easy, almost trite rhythms. Memphis is famous for. The barn ing it hard to say that I need you twen folk storyteller. The lyrics of the song, The Stripes' latest album, "White Freud in Mainstream Popular Yet, it is the grinding passion of their stomping hoedown of the next tune, ty times a day, I feel comfortable so which muse about the simple joys of Blood Cells," proves their hypothesis sound that gives their songs life. Meg "Hotel'Yorba," has the feel of a back- baby why don't you feel the same?" It child friendships, are in direct compar- correct. Culture in the 1950s"at noon in Room 229 of the J.e. Penny Building. The Monday The st. Louis International Film Festival 'begins November 8 • Noon Series is free and The St. Louis International Film Keaton contains a twenty minute moderating a seminar on the film, new Peter Bogdanovich film, "The touching Iranian film that garnered : sponsored by the Center for Festival begins this Thursday, Nov. 8. sequence of film magic that is still with a panel that includes David Cat's Meow." This lush-looking peri awards atboth the Berlin and Toronto Humanities. Ten days, one hundred films. The fall startling and was unparalleled in its Carkeet, an expert on Twain and a od film"is based on a real scandal and [lim festivals, which is also at the treat for film fans is finally here. time, in which Keaton moves in and professor on our campus, humorist mystery, still unsolved that rocked Tivoli that night at 9: 15 p.m. Or you The festival features short films, out of a mm on screen and through Roy Blount, Jr., professors Gerald Hollywood in the Roaring Twenties. could head over to the Hi Pointe, just j ...... documentaries, foreign and a "few some rapidly changing scenes. No one Early, Wayne Fields, and Harold . The incident took place on the yacht down the road, on Monday night for classic films showing at the Tivoli, Hi . in the Hollywood film community Bush. The seminar on campus is free of newspaper. millionaire William "6ixtynin9," a darkly comic thriller oJ Pointe, and Webster University the was able to reproduce it until Keaton and open to everyone. Randolph Hearst, during a party from Thailand which has won a lot of oJ MOVIE MARQUEE aters. The ever-changing programs revealed its secret in the 1950s. On Thursday, Nov. 8, opening attended by famous and powerful attention and awards at other festi run nightly through Nov. 18. Many of On Friday night, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. night of the festival brings a new Hollywood no~bles such as comedi vals, including Berlin and Toronto. It these films were winners at other big at the Tivoli, Ken Bums and Bob Spike Lee film, "A Huey P. Newton anldirector Charlie Chaplin, Hearst's starts at 9:30 p.m. but will be shown film festivals like Sundance, Berlin, Costas will be on hand to talk about Story," to the Tivoli. The movie is a movie actress girlfriend Marion again at the Hi Pointe on Tuesday, } and Toronto. For many of these films, Bums' new documentary about Mark filmed play about Huey P. Newton, Davies, and director Thomas Ince. Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. ,I J especially the shorts and documen Twain. The film "Mark Twain" will the 1960s activist who co-founded the This film will show at the Hi Pointe For more information about the ~ taries, this is the only time they will be shown in two parts, Part I on Black Panther Party. As actor Roger on Friday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. festival pick up a flyer at the Tivoli or only be shown in St. Louis. Saturday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. and Guenveur Smith performs the one A wonderful, very visual, docu in the River Front Times, or check out The festival opens with a number Part II on Sunday, Nov. 11 , at 6:30 man play before a live audience, Lee mentary called "Drive-in Movie their website at . www.sliff.org. of not-to-be-missed shows and events p.m. at the Tivoli. The event with intercuts archival footage to create an Memories" will play at the Tivoli on Advance tickets are on sale at the .. the first weekend. On Saturday night, Bums and Costas is likely to sell out intimate view of Newton. This film is Monday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. The Tivoli for $7.50 each, or $40 for a '. Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., Webster University quickly, but you can still hear Bob shown at 9:30 p.m. at the Tivoli and is film includes shots of St Louis area pass for six films. If you are a serious will show the silent comedy master Costas speak on the film when he vis preceded at 7 p.m. by a new docu drive-ins and is both entertaining and film fan or just ready to try something piece "Sherlock, Junior." This amaz its the UM-St. Louis campus on mentary about film legend Marlene informative. You could easily follow new, you shouldn't miss this oppOrtu ingly innovative film by Saturday, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. in the Dietrich, directed by her grandson. this up with "Smell of Camphor, nity to see some great and unusual director/writer/comedian Buster lC. Penney' auditorium. He will be Anoth.er promising offering is a Fragrance of Jasmine," a comic and films. November 5, 2001 The Current The Cult, not a band worth worshipping BY CHARLIE BRIGHT band, which wasn't on tour with her) of Eminem'S "Bonnie and Clyde Senior Writer '97." The song is disturbing at tl'le It's been five years since the last Power," is exactly like Lenny album's heavier songs though ;' The Fabulous Fox has hosted acts best of times but in the dimly lit the album of new Cult matelial and from Kravitz' "American Woman" if you Astbury's lyrics are still lost through from Marilyn Manson to Jerry ater, surrounded by throngs of anx a band that's been together for about listen closely. The words are different the refrains. The ChOlUS is truJy spec Seinfeld, b.ut one of the most spectac ious fans, who breathlessly awaited 20 years, that's a fairly long time. I but that makes it seem more like a tacular but sadly only complises 10 'Utar performances the venerable the the arrival of their cultural idol, it was absolutely love some classic Cult, and Weird AI parody than The Cult's own percent or so of the actual song. ·:ater .has seen was Tori Amos' one chilling. The song is from Tori's latest BY CHARLIE BRIGHT the track "Sbe Sells Sanctuary" from work. Afterwards, the guitar and drums -woman show on . October 27 . album "Strange Little Girls," which Senior Write.,- their previous album is dynamite. On the fifth track, they steal from break into the album's last song, Open.iiJ.g fill Tori, as she's known to features covers of many artists and Aside from the choruses, it's themselves. The opening to reminding that it is anything but a · her legions of dedicated fans, was each track is told from the emotional "Beyond Good and Evil" is the always difficult to tell what lead "Breathe" is identical to the · first subtle set of tracks. Rufus Wainwright. perspective of a new CD by The Cult, and it claims to singer Ian Astbury is yelling about so chords of "She Sells Sanctuary" but For die-hard fans of The Cult, Wainwright's perfor- tfThe WOIill!ll in the song. In have twelve songs on it. Somehow, I the lyrics (which are written on the degenerates afterwards into a thick you'll want the album because it's ·niance was also solo, "Bonnie and Clyde must have missed eleven of them cover and are actually pretty good) tangle of chords and drumbeats that newer than the other ones out there. · .making the entire • '97," she seems to be because it seems like one 51-minute are lost in a simple listen. The band's are almost unrecognizable as a coher But you'll probably find yourself night's entertainment a mUS1C sympathizing with the song. This wasn't completely sur members, Astbury on vocals, Billy ent song. skipping right past it in your CD rack sbowcOnsisting of dead '. mother in the prising but the last outing by The Duffy on guitar, and Matt Sorum on All of the album's songs are vutu in favor of something else, like possi only two artists. I was trunk, an image that Cult has all three of the band's mem drums, just fall into a familiar pattern ally the same except for "Nico" and bly last year's "Pure Cult" album that · !;kepticalthattwopeo~ flowed as she lays out in per bers doing the same thing as they on this album, playing the same "True Believers" (tracks 6 and 11), featured their best songs from 1984- pIe . ~ould carry the fectly succinct terms have in previous ' albums except chords again and again, doing noth- which are sunilar to each other rather 1995. My suggestion is that you get · audience for . three to a terrifying conclu there's less experimentation on this ing particularly original. . than to the CD's other tracks. "True some classic Cult, or just pass on hours; but from the naturally sion. one. The fourth track, 'Take. the Believers" is better than most of the "Beyond Good and Evil" entirely. · first song, I realized The tattered cur- ·that if anybody could . tain fell and Tori do it, it was these two. and gently stepped onto the THEATER REVIEW There's something stage, breaking imme about the strength of ft diately.into song. She Wainwright's voice as a SO· was in top form, that is absolutely straddling the piano entbralling· He played summer bench and playing 'As You Like It' is a likeable performance songs on; both guitar two keyboards simul- and piano, letting his taneously. The music (David Schiller), Rosalind's father, and This is a play with strong women's' clown who accompanies Rosalind and remarkable vocal flowed as naturally BY CATHERINE ral' n. " MARQUiS-HOMEYER sent hirn into exile in the forest. The roles, and the lead female roles domi Celia. Other standouts were Elic range and distinct and gently as a soft ...... -- ... . sound carry the tunes summer rain, with the Staff EditQr cousins Celia and Rosalind are insepa nated the stage and were presented in Werner, who stole his scene as the exemplary fashion. Like all courtier Le Beau, and Tinl Wcrsan as rather than any great instrumental capabilities of the piano being rable friends, and when Celia's father spectacles. Aside from mistaking one stretched to their limits. Last Friday, fans of theater, litera sNddenly sends Rosalind into exile as Shakespeare, the dialog of the play Duke FredeIick. well; Celia goes with her. Just before The performance was enjoyable of his songs for another (he intro Among the most spectacular ture, and anyone who likes a good story leaps over the gap in time between us had the chance to see Shakespeare's the angry Duke banishes her, Rosalind and the Elizabethans. Despite the over throughout, a well executed effort by duced one song as being from the songs (and it's difficult to choose), Moulin Rouge soundtrack, but didn't were "Icicle," from the album ''Under "As You Like It" as presented by the falls in love at fll'St sight with Orlando whelming changes in gender roles, the troupe and director Kathryn Long. C. (Jason Schmidt), a new arrival at the whenever Shakespeare's women speak, If there is any criticism of the expeli play the actual song until much later the Pink" and what was perhaps the National Shakespeare Company at 1. in the show), his performance was best version of "Have Yourself a Penney Auditorium. The performance court. their humanity, personality, and wit ence, it is that tlle sunplicity of the cos tumes sometimes made it difficult for immaculate. As an opening artist, Merry Little Christmas" ever played. was free and open to everyone. The performing troupe, the National come through. Wainwright was obliged to shame In addition to her newer crowd The play is a wonderful farce with Shakespeare Company, is a New York Among the men, Ja~on Sweeney the audience to immediately recognize state based touring group of young was charming as Orlando, who rails that the actor was then playing another lessly plug his upcoming album and. favorites, Tori also played some vin love at first sight, an exiled duke, war role. But the flaw was minor one, and peddle CDs after the show. He tage songs, giving the audience a ring brothers, cross-gender confusion, actors. As is now common in theater, against his mistreatment by his brother a the production used sparse sets and a Oliver and seeks redress at the court. certainly didn't diminish the enjoyment thanked the crowd for welcoming broad range of music to enjoy. She and the friendship of two women. With Sweeny is later stricken \".ith love for of the audience. Unfortunately. the'per him to St. Louis with a warmer gave two encores, and the audience the primary focus on the women, it tells minimum of props. Rosalind, peppering the forest with formance was rather sparsely attended, response than he'd experienced when refused to leave until the house lights the story of two friends, cousins actual What the troupe lacked in ornate ly, Celia (Liz Beckham) and Rosalind backdrop and attire, they more than badly-written love in her honor. unlike last year's performance of opening for the Barenaked Ladies in came up, proving at last that the show poems "Hamlet". It's unclear what could have his last show at the Fox. He left the was over. It was a prolonged sense of (Corey Tazrnania Stieb). Celia's father, made up for in enthusiastic perfor Damien Long is excellent as his cold Duke Fredrick (Tim Wersan) , ha~ mance. Being a small troupe, each actor and dismissive brother Oliver, and is kept students and faculty away but they stage under thunderous applause, euphoria that fell like a spell over the proving that he'd attracted a audience and made the minutes fly by. deposed h.is brother Duke Senior took two or, in some cases, three roles. also hilarious as Touchstone, the COUlt missed a delightful experience. Midwestern audience that truly appre Seeing Tori Amos in concert is a ful ciated his work. filling and totally worthwhile experi-' Tori Amos began with a bang as an ence and that's something to keep in ..ili~~\Ie-light show accompanied.a mind U¢X tim she comes to www. thecur ne. pre-recorded version (made with her town. 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Page 8 The Current November 5, 2001 BOOK, from page 3 'The paper speaks for itself," said Science takes a fresh look at evolution: Ryan, who also makes her own paper. "They all have different per sonality traits." Mary Harvatich, author of ''renect Love," and Dorthea Smith, author of "Two Codes for Murder," were the only published authors pre Part 1 sent Students' books, such as 'The tion, an animal and its larvae evolve the case of some insects, but it is easi organism was formed. Over the span adult animal. Williamson's research Hair Fish" and "The Lonely along the same line. This means that er to see how it might happen if we of evolutionary time, this new organ has also been used to explain why so Refrigerator Box," were also on dis both the larva and the adult animal look at some ocean life. Many ocean ism changed so that for part of its life many larvae seem so similar and why play. came from the same common ancestor =atures and some terrestrial crea it resembled a hydra and for part of its these larvae resemble other animals The Book Arts Fair was coordi and they are directly related. Some tures use a method of reproduction life it resembled the medusa, or jelly that stay in one form throughout their nated by Georgeanne Carlisle Gass, researchers who study metamorphosis called "external fertilization" in which fish. Williamson believes that this par life cycle without going through meta a teacher at the Taproots school. have made some unusual observations eggs and sperm are ejected into the ticular hybridization happened several morphosis. "Book arts gives them [the chil that have led them to question the environment and find each other by times in evolution, explaining why Williamson is aware of how dren] an opportunity to learn what assumption that animals and their lar chance, blowing in the tide or in the some hydra that are not closely related bizarre his idea seems to most scien they fought against learning or vae are directly related to a single wind.. The eggs and sperm of different have very similar medusa forms. tists, who were raised on the idea that couldn't learn in a regular class common ancestor. species might come together in this W1lliamson believes that hybridization of this kind did not con room," said Gass. Dr. Donald 1. Williamson of the way, and occasionally it might be pos hybridization between animals is a . tribute significantly to the history of The Taproots School of Arts is the Port Erin Marine Laboratory has cre sible for them to fertilize each other rare event but that it has happened sev life. He urges his colleagues working only school in St Louis that focuses ated what he calls the "larval transfer and create a hybrid organism. eral times in the past and resulted in all in genetics to look into their genetic MICAH ISSITT on the book arts and teaching litera theory," which states that the larvae One organism that uses this exter the animals that have separate larval data with the possibility of his hypoth cy. The school focuses on the Scie-nce Columnist and the adult forms of all aninlals nal fertilization method is what scien stages. Most scientists would consider esis in mind and to see if their data process, said Gass, and the book the evolved from different ancestors and tists call the Hydrarnedusae. These Williamson's conclusions to be totally might support the theory of this kind student makes represents that Ever since Charles Darwin pub then combined at some time in the animals have a life cycle with two dis bizarre, but he has compiled a large of hybridization event in the past. process. lished his theory of evolution by nat evolutionary past tinct stages. For part of their lives they body of evidence which has con Williamson takes his hypoiliesis Book arts can include paper-mak ural selection, science has built upon Dr. Williamson hypothesizes that are in the form of a ''hydra,'' an unusu vinced researchers at Amherst one ' step further by saying iliat this ing, binding, calligraphy, drawing Darwin's ideas and has used them to all larvae and all adult forms of the lar al underwater creature resembling a University and Harvard University to type of transfer is also responsible for and photography and combine writ derive new ways of studying nature. vae were once different creatures that plant ~1.th long wavy stalks with fin take him seriously, and new research the development of all embryos. We ing and mathematics skills with art Darwin had a linear view of evolution, combined by hybridization. This gerlike projections on the tips. For the is underway using Williamson's ourselves have an embryonic stage so making skills. meaning that he envisioned this would mean that this "Give an artist a process, and every plant and arumal as fol stage in our own development they'll push it as far as they can," lowing a single linear path from comes from the combination said Gass. its ancestor to its present state. of two different species in the Recent research in evolution After these bizarre cross-species mating events, nat- distant evolutionary past. If has revealed some surprising Williamson is correct, then new theories that are causing us these transfer events have The Current to re-ex.amine some of ural selection shaped the animal in such a way that played a major role in evolu Darwin's ideas. tionary history. Acceptance Some animals have what is of these ideas could eventual called a larval stage. A larva is a one of the forms became a larval stage (caterpillar), ly change the way we classify stage of the animal's life from animals and the way evolu- which it eventually metamor tion is explained in general. phosizes into the adult stage. and the other form became the adult stage (butterfly). There is a tendency among Many animals have a larval scientists who study evolution stage that is completely differ to view the history of life as ent than their adult stages. evolving along a line from its Some common examples of earliest representative to the animals that have a larval stage present day, in response to a are frogs, which have larvae called would mean that the caterpillar and other part of these aninlals' life cycles, hypothesis as its base. changing environment. If tadpoles, and butterflies, which have the buttert1y had different ancestors. the bulbous ends of the stalks bre.ak Williamson's evidence is too com Williamson's research is correct, then larvae called caterpillars. Caterpillars This also means at some point in the off and live on as free-swimming plicated to be presented here but has there have been tin1es where these are very different than butterflies. Not evolutionary history of ilie species medusae, commonly known as jelly been well-documented in several lines crossed and resulted in major only do caterpillars have a completely iliey combined their genetic material. fish. books and respected scientific jour changes in the history of life. different body shape, but they tend to After iliese bizarre cross-species mat There are other species in the nals. He points to certain crucial stages Readers interested in more detail be specialized as leaf eaters, whereas ing event" natural selection shaped oceans that remain in the plant-like in the transfoID1ation of some larvae should look for Donald Williamson's butterflies are specialized to feed on the aninlal in such a way that one of hydra form or the jellyfish form for into the adult stage, noting that these 1992 book "Larvae and Evolution: nectar. The two stages are part of the the forms became a larval stage (cater their entire lives without changing moments are different from any of the Toward a New Zoology" or his article same animal's life cycle, but they pillar), and tlle oilier form became the from one to the other. other changes in the metamorphosis. in the Journal of Natura! History, enti seem to be completely different ani adult stage (butterfly). Williamson believes that long ago Using observations of genetic differ tled "Types of Evolution." Questions mals with completely different These instances of hybridization sperm or eggs from a hydra species ences, he suggests that this is the stage of ~ general nature can be directed to lifestyles. may have included some actual sexual met with sperm or eggs from a where one animal's genetic evolution Micah Issitt, cia The Current, at cur In Darwin's theory of natunil. selec- contact between different species in medusa species and that a new hybrid switches into the evolution of the other [email protected]. 2001 College Bowl Tournament date: November 17,2001 start time: 10:00. a.m. place: Century Room C Teams will consist of 4 players and up to two alternates; individuals can sign up to create ·teams the· morning of play. Questions will cover a wide range of topics, such as history, science, sports, current events, the arts, and general knowledge questions. 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This film is Rated R. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or guardian. Page 10 Ihe Cu rrent November 5,2001 Concrete slabs, d rywall, ladders, New student and construc- tion materials • fill the shell organizations space that will be transformed wait for approval into a gallery and student they would like to merge with the pre • BY CHARLIE BAILEY hangout over sent organization. Senior Writer .. the next few Another problem for new organi zations is the amount of members in · months. When the fall semester began in the particular club. Membership plays 2001, there were approximately 120 a big role in the decision of the com student organizations available on mittee. campus. These organizations are all One of the main points that is recognized by the university and have cornmonly brought up by the com to go through a rigorous screening mittee is whether the organization process so that the organization meets limits membership and whether the all the specific standards that are set constitution has a meaningful goal at by the university. hand. Currently, there are a number of Denni Kiehl of Student Affairs organizations that are being examined states that, "For a recognized student on whether they should be allowed to organization, we are requiring thir form a recognized· student organiza teen members." The members must tion. The process with which all orga be currently enrolled at UM-St nizations must comply mainly deals Louis, and if the organization cannot with the integrity of the organization, organize with at least thirteen mem or the mission statement that reveals bers, how could they be considered • the true goals of the particular organi an organization, stated Kiehl zation. Because the criteria for an organi The Senate of Student Affairs zation are so demanding and tedious, Committee, which is responsible for this process enables organizations to the screening process of new student be formed and then be non-existenl organizations, judges whether or not Nevertheless, many organizations, the organization meets the criteria to although new, may go through prob ~a11ery Visio and The Pilot House be recognized by the University. lems with being recognized by the Many organizations that are denied university; they should not feel by the committee generally have snubbed, but instead eliminate or something in cornman with an reaffirm the practices and the organi anticipate opening next semester already existing organization. When zation to meet UM-St Louis guide this occurs, the committee will ask if lines. BY K E LLI SOLT and David Young, the dean of arts and future scene to include a chain-link chalk. Work on the actual mural will Senior Write?' sciences. The formal proposal was drop ceiling, pillars converted to mes begin in the second week of introduced again about a month ago to sage boards, and raised block floors. December. • Concrete slabs, drywall, ladders, Auxiliary Advisor Gloria Schultz and The 2O-by-30 foot stage will be sur Two committees oversee Gallery and construction materials fill the shell was overwhelmingly approved all the rounded by eclectic furniture h:.md Visio, and shmvings will be decided • !!pace that will be transformed into a way to Chancellor Blanche Touhill. picked from unwanted pieces around on by an outside juror to ensure nonbi gallery and student hangout over the Schultz said, "It is heartwarming to see campus. ased events. Terry Suhre, U.M.-St Qtxt few months. The space on the how the students have embraced this Abril Borrego, also a senior fine art Louis professor and curator for bottom floor of the Millennium Center project." student, is coordinating efforts to com Gallery 210, is assisting the commit was granted to fine an students who These rooms will be inspired by plete the project. Students are encour tees by answering structural. and have formed three committees to plan students both in the gallery and in the aged to submit proposals for the mural, administrative questions. Interested for the development main room that will spotlight a stu a chance to leave a lasting mark on students should contact McNall in the • The student-operated Gallery Visio dent-dcsigned mural. A vital asset to campus. As of Halloween, only five fine aIts department for more informa (1..atin for vision) is the brainchild of fulfill the vision of these additions is proposals had been received. Luke and tion. Jllmi McNall, student and academic that UM-St Louis students and orga Abril are hoping for a flood of McNall said, ''1 thought I was sim advisor for the fine arts dej'artment. nizations will need to contribute art response so the room can reflect the ply laying the foundation, the ground The Pilot House will be a warehouse work that will go on the lOO-square essence of a diversity of students. work for a future gallery." She is grate sized room designed for students. TIle foot mural in the main room, directly Students can pick up and submit an ful for how overwhelmingly receptive renovations to the right of the Nosh across from an entrance the size of a 18-by-24 inch ketch sheet at the administrators have been. In regards to will showcase UM-Sl Louis artists garage door. bookstore in Gloria Schultz's office. the committees' suggestions and.ideas, and provide a place to chill and party. Luke Schulte, a senior fine art stu A 11 entries that fit the criteria will be "We have not received a no: she said. McNall anticipates that these addi dent, visualizes the future clubroom to incorporated. The deadline for submit A mission statement is being drawn tions will bridge the gap between fine have an urban feel, reflect student ting is Nov. 12. To ensure the preser up and the gallC1Y opening is tentative att students and the rest of the UM interests, and continue to change with vation of the mural, Vice Chancellor ly set for January. The Pilot House is StLouis community. She has encoun student desires. He has been involved Schuster recommended panels be used also planning opening in the beginning tered some people who don't even in plans for the layout of the room and instead of just painting on the concrete. of the winter semester. McNall will know the university has a fine arts pro mural. The room will include a stage, About 30 students have volun have a chance to see the fruits of her Robert A. Baumann, AssIstMt DinIcIor c...... gram. She proposed the idea of a stu dance floor, coffee bar, sound system teered tD help paint the abstract mural labor and the University will have two International SIudIes. recaiwas • flu ___ dent-run gallery last year to associate and lighting to entice bands, parties that will be projected on the wall and fresh attractions. dean Sharon Clark of arts and sciences and other events. Luke described the outlined by art students with sidewalk Nurse Amy ScIIDenbeIger an Oct. 1. AI;...... were given on the 2nd floor of the Jlllilleldum stU dent center. The event, ginn by UniwllitJ ...... Services, will be providing ftu shots an 1Uasclay Nov. 6 in MarUIac Hall on South Campus frarn 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and in the MSC, 2nd floor, from 12:30 p.m to 6 p.m. The cost 1* shot Is $13. .. 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