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II ------ISC Links I Four UM Lucas Robbed! Two Computers Stolen Campuses by Bill Farnsworth Campus police now think the thief, or news edijor thieves, had access to, or possession of, a master key. UM-St. Louis Campus Police Master keys, released by the believe a master key was used to campus key shop, are cut to fit steal items from offices in Lucas buildings, specific floors of buildings Hall and the Social Sciences or departments. There are keys that '- Building (SSB). will open all of the locks on campus, Police Chief John Pickens said but only one is available and the p0- the thefts, which all took place on lice keep track, with a sign-out sys I ' the weekend of Sept. 12, left no tem, of where and when that key is I evidence of forced entry into the ABOVE LEFT: The Social Sciences Building was vandalized the weekend of Sept. 12. buildings or the individual offices. See THEFT, page 2 ABOVE RIGHT: Two computers are missing from Lucas Hall after the robbery.
Mike Tomlinson by Christopher Sans Soucl of The Current staff Chinese Ambassador Visits Campus
After consulting earlier this summer, student leaders from Stresses Need SGA Presents the four University of Missouri campuses agreed to revive the for Better U.S. New Award to Intercampus Student Council (ISC). Student leaders from the Relations S1. Louis, Rolla, Columbia and Ambassador Kansas City campuses comprise by Colleen Fuller by Colleen Fuller Current news reporter See ISC, Page 2 Current news reporter In the wake of President George Katherine Lacey, secretary of the Bush's announcement ofa sale of 150 Student Government Association F-16 fighters to Taiwan, Zhu Qizhen, (SGA) presented Zhu Gizhen, Chi China's ambassador to the United neseambassador to the United States, States, said, "Both the United States with the fust ever UM-St. Louis SG A and China must abide strictly to the Gateway Award of Education when principles_of mutllal respect. without he gave a lecture on campus for the external affairs interferences. If these Center for International Studies. principles are violated, our relations "The executive committee of the "New Beginnings," a will suffer. China is willing to SGA thought that having the ambas special wedding insert, is maintain friendly relations with the sador of China as a guest speaker to included in this issue. U.S." UM-S LLou is was an event that should "China is one of the fastest be recognized," Lacey said, "it gave growing economies in the world," students a rare opportunity to learn Qizhen said Thursday to a group of about China's policies from an expert faculty and students. "Living condi and to ask questions that cannot be tions have improved, the per capita Photo: Alfie M Ali found in a textbook. We felt the has doubled and economic relations The Center for International Studies hosted a visit to the UM·St. Louis campus by Zhu ambassador, by affording us this op portunity, deserved to receive the See Q/ZHEN, page 2 Qizhen, China's Ambassador to the United States, Thursday. award."
'*New BeginnIngs" Founder's Day Extended To Founder's Week by Lauren Tsuglta the J.e. Penney Auditorium. At this meeting, siasts will be wearing red and gold. In case of address will be given by former U.S. Senator Current news reporter Touhill will give the State of the University inclement weather the picnic will be in the Thomas Eagleton. Panel discussion topics will Address to students, faculty, staff and commu Underground in University Center. include Diplomacy of Integration, Trade and Founder's Day is no longer a tradition on nity citizens. The celebration of Founder's Week will Finance, Military-Industrial Cooperation, Mul See Features, page 5, campus, Founder's Week has taken its place. The presentation of the Chancellor' s Awards continue with an international conference, "The tinational Corporation and Ttx:hnology Trans for Il history on the Chancellor Blanche Touhill said she be for Excellence in Research and Creativity, United States and the Integration of Europe: fer. jfJU1Iding of the Un;)'er· lieves, by expanding Founder's Day to Founder's Teaching, and Service also will be awarded. A Legacies of the Postwar Era," on Sept. 25 and Founder's Week will come to a close on reception at the Chancellor's Residence will 26. This conference is sponsored by UM-SL Sept. 26 with the Founders' Dinner at the St. sUy ofMissouri~t.Louis. Week, more people can be involved and it will build spirit and morale within the campus com follow. Louis, the Truman Library Institute in Indepen Louis Marriott Pavilion Downtown. The Din munity. The campus community can show its spirit dence, Mo., the European University Institute ner will be in honor of several special groups ''The significance of Founder's Week is to on Sept 23 at the Chancellor's All Campus of Florence, Italy and the Missouri Historical incl uding the class of 1967, the 1992 celebrate the traditional symbol of the founding Picnic and Spirit Day from 11:30a.m.-l :30p.m. Society. Chancellor's Awards for Excellence recipients, of the campus," said Bob Samples, director of and from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Circle. The conference is attracting scholars and University donors, past honorary degree recipi university relations. Lunch will be provided hy Touhill and the government officials from countries including ents, the faculty and staff with service of 25 Founder's Week will begin on Sept. 22, with supporters ofUM-St. Louis. Live entertainment . Great Britain, Norway, Russia, France, Ger years or more and the classes of 1972, 1977, the traditional fall faculty meeting at 3 p.m. in will enhance the picnic where all spirit enthu- many, Italy and the United States. The keynote 1982 and 1987.
F oun.dtr's Day University Senate . Keeping Their Heads Above Water
Flo Valley has been a . Debates Standards pipelineJor men's SOC"' by Thomas J. Kovach Touhill said ifthe CBHE approves the players herem UM-SL .Current news reporter plan the university's standards for Louis, see page 7. admission will remain comparable A decision next month by the with the admission standards of the Coordinating Board of Higher Edu other three University of Missouri cation (CBHE) could result in UM campuses. St. Louis becoming a "highly selec The CBHE plan received general tive" institution. support from the University Senate in The term "highly selective," ac a voice vote, but several senators cording to the CBHE task force's criticized it saying the university isn't report of critical choices on higher ready to change its admission stanJ education, means an institution re danis. quires a combined percentile score of ''I'm not in favor of raising stan Pst GBlkowskl at least 140 points for all entering dards. What an urban university does freshmen and transferring students is provide opportunity," said with less than 23 credit hours. Lawrence Barton, chairman of the The "combined percentile score" Chemistry Department. "We are is a combination of high school per moving away from the whole concept ChtssifietJstuefreefor , centile rank and a percentile ranking of a urban university. We are trying based on a score on the ACT or SAT too hard to conform to this 'new MD. ' all studenls~ /ac'Ulg QJld tests. A student who scores at least a Maybe now is the time to start moving staff. F OTltts are avoiltzbk 27 on the ACT, ora comparable score toward an independent St Louis cam UM-St. Louis swim coach Mary Liston offers advice to the Rivermen as they struggle to get fit. Two at the drop box on the on the SAT, however, is automati pus." of the six All-Americans from last year have returned to boost the team's effort . . .third/loor Of LUEai Hall cally eligible for admission . UM-St. Louis Chancellor Blanche See SENATE., page 2 ,.,. page 2 THE CURRENT September 21. 1992 ISC, from page 1 Election Results Appealed the ISC. The ISC will represent also develop policies." (ASUM), said the bill is modeled sentation in adopting the rule. by Trezette Stafford Mike Tomlinson, Patrick A. the interests of students before the The first matter of business for after the one at the University of The ISC is also working to Current news reporter Barclay and John King were among University'S administrative bod the council is to develop and Wisconsin. place a Student Curator in a voting other students running for Student ies, such as the Board of Curators. implement a statutory StudentBill 'The bill in Wisconsin has been capacity in the Board of Curator Karen Gardner, former Student Government Association president "One of the things we're try of Rights. These rights, according disputed six times in state courts meetings. This would allow for Government Association (SGA) As the race progressed, the two prime ing to do is let the curators know to Tomlinson, must be clearly de and the students have won all six," student representation in matters presidential candidate and evening candidates became Gardner and what we're thinking," said UM fmed and preserved and not taken said Perkins. such as appointment of adminis college student, fIled an appeal on Tomlinson. Following a tough race, St. Louis Student Government for granted as they are now. Keith Also, the council has asked the trative personnel, fee structuring, May 1, 1992, to the Student Court Tomlinson became the campus's new SGA President Recently, Gardner Association president and ISC Perkins, ISC member and chair Board of Curators to bring Rule academic policy, construction regarding polling procedures in the 1992 race for president expressed her concerns of lack of member Mike Tomlinson. "Not man of the Associated Students of 200.400 of the Collected Rules projects, and special advisory Gardner would like a recount in equal polling times on both campuses "only will we be reactive, but we'll the University of Missouri and Regulations before a commit comminees. cluding the votes of South Campus through an appeal to the Student Court. Each campus' student presi tee consisting of faculty, staff, and evening sUldents that were neglected The discrepancy regarding polling students. The "felony clause," as dent and vice presiden~ are ISC in the previous dection. times largely could have affected the Register With Career Placement Services it is now called, calls for an auto members. Two non-voting mem "We will never mow if this might outcome of the race, she said. Polling matic suspension from any extra bers, the Student Curator and the have affected the election results, but places for the 1992 election were lo curricular activities for any stu ASUM chainnan, sit on the coun- whether it does or doesn't, the evening cated in the University Center, on the Career Placement will dent accused of a felony. The ISC cil. South Campus students deserve the was disturbed when the Board of The ISC will meet next on Oc- same right to vote," Gardner said. See SGA, page 7 help you find a paid job Curators bypassed student repre- tober 18 at UM-St Louis. Senate, from page 1 related to your degree! Q;zhen, from page 1 University Senator Hal Harris Political Science associate pro said, "I think it's essential for our fessor J. Martin Rochester said he While you're still in school! have [also] improved. We are working to double our gross national product. campus to be a full-fledged member didn't understand how UM-St Louis "In terms of refoml, China is making bolder efforts and bigger strides," he of the University of Missouri system could raise admission standards "and said. "The door has been opened to foreigners that had long been closed. This - not in any way a second class mem ai the same time, rely on j~or col has, in tum, affected banking, insurance, trade, tourism and land develop ber." lege transfers that we have to accept 308 Woods Hall • 553·5111 ment" He also said UM·St Louis must whether they take basket-weaving or Sophomores &J uniors -Co-op &Internsh ips China-U.S. relations were a major theme of Qizhen 's speech. "The end of continue to serve its "constituents god-mows-what " Seniors -Jobs upon Graduation the cold doesll 't mean world peace. International tension is far from gone war without having these standards as the Touhill said even ifUM-Sl Louis - uncertainty and unpredictability are still present The largest developed only standards of success." doesn't continue to offer remedial country [the and the largest developing country [China] should U.S.l The higher admission standards courses, the University's Center for work together for world peace," Qizhen expressed. haven't been implemented but Harris Academic Development will remain Expanding China's trade relations through refonn is a concern of Qizhen. said "we've seen this coming for a open. "Lowered tariffs on Chinese exports will improve China ' s trade and encourage while." "We will still have the math lab, enthusiastic investors," Gizhen said. IfUM~St Louis becomes highly writing lab, supplemental instruction Gizhen also touched on the subject of education. selective and raises admission stan and counseling," Touhill said. 'The main problem for development lies in education. If China's massive dards, the school might eliminate re The CBHE will vote Oct 16 at population has no knowledge or technical experience, how can a modem medial level courses such as Math 02 Harris-Stowe State College. country be built?" Gizhen asked. and English 09. Need Some Brain Food? @@@ Ge®@.9®@~9@@" .@9 Theft, from page 1 used. G 0 "With all of the victims sure that 8 8 they secured their offices, it had to be @ (J) someone with a key," Pickens said. Underground @ All Rivermen And @ Two copy machines, one on the fourth floor of Lucas Hall and the ~ Women Drop Anchor At G other on the third floor of SSB, sus tained damage to the electronic dis Special 9 e plays. ® ® A Franlclin spell-check machine was stolen from an office on the fourth @l After The Game Or @ " floor of Lucas Hall. . . ..• , . ~ _ Any Old Time!! G A Bondwell lap top comp~~r, valued at $1,450, was stolen from an ~ Ladies Night-Tuesday 7 p.m. - ? ~ office in the Social Work Depamnent ~ bar rail drinks .50 & ~ on Lucas Hall's fifth floor. '<0 glass of draft beer only .50 '<0 An entire box of recycled laser ~ plus other special drinks· @ printer paper is missing from the Communications Department, also on the fifth floor of Lucas Hall. ~ Men's Night-Thursday 7 p.m. -? ~ Another laptop computer, a Ze ~ glass of draft beer .75 & ~ nith model valued at $2,399, is miss $2~99 +tax '<0 $3 for a pitcher '
Bad Connection; Student Hates Campus Directory Do you have a gripe? Dear Editor, Do you need to get something off your chest? I am writing in response to The names, addresses and phone numbers Current's pu,blication of Campus broadcast to the UMSL population. I Let your voice be heard and Connections. I don't like it! I don't would love to call some of them and know if you people realize it, but tell them what I think of Campus write a some of the numbers and addresses Connections. published intentionally and costly Bad idea, the way you went about letter to the editor. were kept out of Southwestern Bell's it was wrong. White Pages. Now there are boxes of free connections laying around with my telephone number in it I am not Privacy Invaded over-reacting. My number has never been published in the St LOuis areal Editors note: wcated Oil every I want to know when, how or if student's registration form each se the student's were notified or asked if mester is a box to check if you don't they wanted their information broad want your in/ormation listed in any cast to more than 5,000 people? Let campus directory. The registration the record show if I want someone to form must be signed before it is pro have my number I will give it to cessed. We, at The Current, respect them, that's the way my parents taught all students' right to privacy. In the me. future please read any form care/wlly If you have so many people to before you sign iI. We do plan to thank such as Sandy MacLean, and extend Campus COlIJIections to fac Glenn Allen, why don't I see their ulty listings next year. page4 THE CURRENT . September 21, 1992
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In my classes I'm encouraged to ex, plore my Ideas and say what I think. And thaCs lust what happens wh ere I wor k. At UPS. everyones opinions count. ever,ifyou 'reworking part,t lme 'U PS has employee committees and dIScussIon groups. Eve ryone is expected to make suggestions and express opin Ions. And the supervisors listen. That's how UPS has become a world leader in the transportation industry. "UPS has industry-leading pay and benefits too. I make almost $10,000 a year working about 4 hours a day. And I get a choice of part-time schedules .. morni ng. noon or night. They actually work with me to fi t my work hours to my class hours. I can't think of a company that does more for working students. 'f'lt UPS, most students work in Operations and some in Accounting, Industrial Engineering, I.S. and Customer Service. So, if you like think· ing for yourself ... think about UPS." Openings Exist at the UPS Earth City Facility. For more information, or to apply ~or an interview, call 553-5317 or visit 346 Woods Hall. Weare a'n equal opportunity employer.
I ~ I WORKING FOR STUDENTS WHO WORK FOR US. UPS DELIVERS EDUCATION ~ OPENS, SEPTEMBER 25 EVERYWHERE FEATURES September 21, 1992 THE CURRENT page 5 The Power Of A Look Back: How It All Began by HII Newton The·Crystal Current features reporter Where there was once a golf course, mechanism. It's called'the male ego and it' s swimming pool and tennis courts, there are a bird's i view about as useful as bringing kerosene to a now students, books, buildings and profes forest fire. Use the house of cards simile to sors. What was once Bellerive Country fIgure out what I mean). Club is now St Louis' only four-year The next day my car stereo decided it public institution of higher education: The liked Motley Crue so much that it didn't University of Missouri at St Louis. want to eject the tape - ever again. Don't ask Much preparation and a lot of hard work and negotiation went into the estab- ' me how, but I now know all the words to " every song on Dr. Peelgood and I have lishment of the University. The land on nighnnares of Vince Neil riding shotgun which it now stands changed hands and with me everywhere I go. names many times before the official "No big deal again, I guess," I thought. opening on September 15, 1963. "I'll have to get the money somehow." St. Louis had been expressing interest in The next morning, I discovered my a possible junior college since the mid- by Brad Touche heater in my waterbed wasn't working 1950s. When the administrators of Bellerive jack-of-all-medias anymore. My pale blue, frostbitten com Country Club made the decision to move plexion was my first clue. My biggest pet the club to West County in 1956, they As if it weren't painful enoughto sim peeve is waking up freezing. offered the land to Normandy School ply get through college Without a serious "Oh, this is nice," I thought as I glared District as a possible site for the college. case of schizophrenia setting in, I now at my new ice rink. OK, no problem. I'll The superintendent of the Normandy have a new worry - crystals. People for take a shower, get ready for school, and School District at that time was Ward E. centuries have sworn by their healing pow worry about this later. It's only money." Barnes. He was also on a commission ers and other neat little supernatural tricks, I got out of the shower and turned on my founded by Governor James Blair, whose but I for one was skeptical. But now I might stereo only to discover that my stereo re sole purpose was to advocate the formation have to respect those little rocks a little ceiver had decided that it didn't want to be of higher education. Therefore, the offer more. Why? a stereo anymore. Only my right side spt;aker was very appealing. I got my fIrst crystal on a bead necklace jacks worked. "Maybe it has mono ..." I After the necessary legislation was in June from a girl I was dating. The speculated. (I know, I know, bad pun) passed, the land was bought A committee crystal, sodalite (she called it Diet Coke), "Great! More money Idon'thave." I decided was formed by the school board consisting was a beautifufmix of white and deep blue , I was going to keep smiling because normal of 20 citizens and eight school administra patches. Within two weeks, the crystal fell schools ofrational thought would obviously tors to oversee the development of the out of its holder. advise me that it couldn't get any worse. school. No problem. My girlfriend put another That night on the way home from a bar The committee visited Dr. Elmer Ellis, sodalite on my necklace and we disre some " __" (choose your own superla president of the University of Missouri, to garded the original crystal's sudden dis tive) cut into my lane and sent me spinning discuss a deal with the University to appearance as nothing supernatural. into a no parking sign. I blew out two tires, establish a school. tfile photo Now let's fast-forward to three weeks shattered my driver's side window, and "We visited President Ellis, and he said, ago. First of all, my girlfriend and I broke laid a crevice in my door so deep that now 'We will do better than you are expecting. COU NTRY CLU B, NO WAY! The leaves have fallen, but the weather is still conducive up. Two days after we had a conversation I'm getting hate mail from the Grand If you will take care of the grounds and to studying in the quad that was once the driving range for the Bellerive Country Club. that amounted to nothing, I realized at a Canyon (because it was jealous, get it? buildings, we will provide the faculty' ," It quickly was becoming evident that a sity system gave a token payment of $60,000 party that my crystal had broken. I laughed Geez! No one gets that joke ...). Barnes said. larger facility was needed. President Ellis to the school district in exchange for the and thought it was poetic justice for the No, the guy didn't stop, either. $400.00 The school that was eventually formed proposed that if the Normandy School property. Thus, the University of Missouri at relationship, but my friends started look in engine repairs and a no parking sign that was known as the University of Missouri District would donate the property to the St. Louis was born. ing for another way home. hates me. Now Life Sucks. This IS a big Normandy Residence Center. University, a four-year branch could be Blanche Touhill, present chancellor of I heard things like 'That's worse than deal AND a problem. And Confucius and In September 1960, the center opened st.aJ.1e(l UM-SL Louis, said in her book: ''The Emerg breaking a mirror", "Ohman,don'tcallme Socrates can take their theories on life and With more than 300 students, 100 more than TIlls posed a problem, however, because ing University - The University of Missouri for a couple weeks", and ''Don't worry go play chess for.all I care. My guard is up the projected goal. By the next year, the legislation mandated that any property sold St. Louis - 1963-1983", " ... mhere is '" no about me tonight, Brad. Tony's gonna drive now, baby. number had doubled. by the district must be put up for bid. A doubt that the history of UMSL is still a tale of me home. Be safe, OK?" I'm still wearing the necklace, though. ''That showed that there was certainly a compromise was reached when the Univer- a campus with potential yet to be fulfilled." I thought, "Get real, guys! It's a piece If the god of sodalite wants to continue to need for this sort of thing," Bames said. of jewelry! It's a drag it broke, but it still haunt me, let him. I'm wearing a snowflake looks good. Besides, no one else I've seen obsidian crystal this time. So pucker up, ya wears a broken crystal." cheesy little deity. This necklace is too cool What Is It Like To Be "Single?" Maybe there's a reason for that. Two to let some bad luck sway me from wearing esting scenes, attractive to the post-adoles- Outsiders"). Cliff is a rock star wanna-be in a , days later, I ran into my ex again with her it But I'm still looking over my shoulder. by Carmen Ghla cent eye, and I was reminded of panoramic band, if you can label it as such, called Citizen old boyfriend at a bar. No big deaL I can' . . they can take this thing off me after the of The Current staff setups from some of Spike Lee's movies. Dick. Janet goes out on a limb and decides to handle this. It's over and that's that I'll body's cold. At least when it's colder than fmd someone else. I'm still cool, aren't I when I wake up to my pre-cryogenic Onepositiveaspectofthemovie, "Singles" Steve Dunn, played by Campbell Scott have her breasts enlarged to win Cliffs atten- ? ... (All men have this built-in defense waterbed. is that it gives people that are looking for love ('Dying Young," "Longtime Companion") tions. The surgeon, Dr. Jamison, played by the hope that true love can and will prevail in finds true love with Linda Powell, played by Bill Pullman ("The Accidental Tourist," today's uncommitted world. Kyra Sedgwick ("Born on the Fourth ofJuly"). "Sibling Rivalry") tells her she shouldn't have Cameron Crowe made his directoral de- Their relationship takes a nose dive thanks to her breasts enlarged for her boyfriend, and he but in 1989 With the comedy-drama, "Say afaultyansweringmachine,andalove-starved makes aplay for her. No date with the doc, but Anything." In "Singles," he examines the Linda comes back to save Steve from the she keeps hers the size they were meant to be. Art Is A Natural lives of young adults in transition to adult- , avalanche of week-old pizza and dirty clothes After finally getting over Cliff, he realizes hood. piles in his apartment that he has neglected as what he's missing and they start the cycle all "I wanted to write about that period in a a love sick fool. over again. person's life when you really define yourself Janet Livermore, played by Bridget Fonda The two other friends in the gang don't get Form Of ExpreSSion and set the course for who you're going to be," ("Scandal," "Single White Female," "The too wrapped up With anyone. David Bailey, he said. Godfather Part ill,") is hopelessly in love with played by Jim True ("The Accidental Tour- "Singles" tracks the restless hearts of six CliffPoncier, played by Matt Dillon ("A Kiss ist") is more concerned about his friends' A one-time native ofBouldel', Colo., Robells by Shazla Alam Seattle urbaniteS in their early- to rnid-twen- Before Dying," "Drugstore Cowboy," "The well-being than getting a girl. attendedtheUni~tyotNew Mexico where she Current features reporter ties, whose lives are spent in ~~~---';"ir'i"",,,,"'---;=----::--:"""""----;;:=-;;=;;:::=---=::-::-::::-:---' And then there's Debbie obtained a degree in business administration. An and around Seattle's burgeon _ Hunt, pIa yed by Sheila Kelley MFA from Arizooa State University and a di Man Crying WilhRedHandsand Womanln ingmusic scene. On their own, ("Soapdish," Gwen Taylor in verse edocational ~ fran Belles Artes The Desert are titles of ~ two of the many With bills to pay, budding ca- "L.A. Law"). 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SGA, from page 2 South Campus during the day and. Association elected officers and their no O,ne was hired in order to allow the after 5 p.m., in Lucas Hall in front of representatives as any other student South Campus students the opportu the Evening College Office. In ber on this campus," Gardner explained. nity to vote. The Administration appeal Gardner focused on the polls Gardner was not alone in noticing the Committee deals with procedures being closed during prime evening problems with polling procedures. helping SGA function properly. One bours on South Campus, leaving . TClI'JlliJoon. SG A president, would like of its responsibilities is to conduct the CIRRUS. evening students on South Campus to see the following changes: . . student elections. To improve student the choice of voting only during •Iitcrease the number of polling elections for years in the future, the morning or afternoon hours. places . committee is working toward revis- The Autolftatie Teller Gardner's appeal was not one of bit -Increase student awareness of ing voting procedures. terness, but instead, one of concern polling dates, times and procedures The court has decided to deny the Normandy Bank Customers, get your application at the facility in University Center for the voting rights for all students. •Establish rules for Polling pro appeal for any additional polling for or call us at 383·5555. Ifyou have your account at another bank, your ATM card can "Evening students on both cam-, cedures. the 1992election, but will enforce puses deserve the same rights as day be used at the machine in University Center if it. has a BankMate or Cirrus symbol on it. Mark Grimes, fonner SGA presi equal polling hours for day and students in regard to availability and dent, offered the Administration evening students on both campuses convenience of the voting site. South Committee $200-$300 last year to for future elections. The Court de Ilmnuuuilj8anA Campus evening students exist and hire individuals to staff the polls in cided, due to time constraints and the they should be given equal consider order to allow polling places on both semester end, any new election would 7151 NATURAL BRIDGE ation, availability and convenience in campuses for both day and evening be undesirable for students and unfair 383-5555 ST. lOUIS, MO 63121 Member FDIC the voting for Student Government students. Althoughefforts were made, to new officials asswning office.
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After~' death in 19'.X>, one of MONDAY, THURSDAY, Saturday from 9:00 am.-5:00 p.m. the originators of the Ao connection and continues Sunday from 10:00 was lost SEPT. 21 SEPT. 24 a.rn.-8:00 p.m. For more informa Redmond said he is going to keep MONDAY NOON SERIES ·POLmCAL SCIENCE ACAD tion, call George Greeneat578-1600. the tradition going and, "as long as "The Endurance of Native Tradi EMY The Fall 1992kick-offmeeting ·ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY OR coach Sorber is producing great play tions in the Colonial Architecture of willbe held at 7:30 p.m. at Professor CHESTRA Jospeh Silverstein re ers, I'll be recruiting over- there. " Central Mexico" Cynthia Radding, Rochester's horne, 7425 Rorie A venue turns to Powell Hall to conduct the In 1972. theRiverrn~ played their assistant professor of history, UM in Clayton. The speaker will be Pr0- St. Louis premiere of George first game of the year against cross St Louis. At 12:00 p.m. in Room fessor David Robertson discussing, Walker's folk songs with guest con town power St. Louis U. The Billikens 126 of J.C. Penney Building. "Reflections on the 1992 Presidential ductor Nma Bodnar, The concert is had lost one game in the previous three Election: Who's likely to win in No at 8:30 p.m. at Powell Symphony years, and everyone involved thought vember, Why and How?" Maps are Hall, 718 North Grand Boulevard at the game would be nO-contest WEDNESDAY, available in 347 SSB. Grand Center. Tickets are between Before a large crowd at Riv~en $12-$52 and are availabe at the Field-now Don Dallas Memorial Field SEPT. 23 Powell Hall box office, 534-1700, Smilh scored an early goal. and Tusinski ·7th ANNUAL CHANCELLOR'S FRIDAY, and all MetroTix outlets. The con shut-out the high-flying Billikens, as PICNIC & SPIRIT DAY cert continues Saturday, September the Rivennen won 1-0, and won more Faculty, staff, students and alumni SEPT.2S 26at8:30p.m.andSunday,Septem than just a game that day. Photo: Jeff Kuchno are invited to the 7th annual ·SPANISH VIDEO CLUB her 27 at 3:00 p.m. For more infor With the help ofAo Valley, they 'DEANO'·MITE: Dean Dallas (6), son of late UMSL soccer coach Chancellor's picnic and spirit day. TheS panish Video C1 ub presents Miss mation, call 533-2500. won the respect of the St. Louis soccer Don, worked hard for a starting position this year for the Rivermen. The picnic will be held in the Alumni Mary at 8:00 p.m. in Room 110 of community. Circle (circle at main entrance of Clark Hall. Free admission. carnpus) from 1l:30a.m.-1:30p.m. Netters from page 7 and 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Evening MONDAY, College). It is compliments of SATURDAY, SEPT. 28. Missouri Southern 5-15,10-15,15- of defeats over last weekend. Silvester chose to harp on the Chancellor Touhill and Supporters 10,15-7, 19-21. 'The games were really fast mental edge when it came to where . of the University of Missouri-SL SEPT. 26 ·MONDAY NOON SERIES: Thoughts on the cause of the paced," hitter Debbie Kampwerth the fault lay. She felt the key to the Louis. In case ofrain, the picnic will ·SUPER psycmc FAIR "The current impasse in South nightmare weekend varied. said. "Most of our players are Riverwomen balancing their win! be held in the Underground. George Greene's Psychic Fair featur America; History and Reflections" "I don't think: the new players transfers that are- not used to the fast loss record is the mental pre-game ·''THE m SPANIC IDENTITY" ing over 20 top psychics opens Sept Zulema Tang-Martinez, associate realized what a challenge it was pace. This is my first year and I still framework. The Hispanic-Latino Association 26 at the Holiday Inn North Airport, professor of biology and women's going to be to keep our heads above have trouble adjusting." "Volleyball is an extremely will host ''The Hispanic Identity" 4545 North Lindbergh Blvd. in studies, UM-St Louis. water in this tournament, " assistant Hitter Russann Overbey agreed. cerebral sport. If you don't play with speaker Luis Perez at 1:00 pm. Bridgeton. $5.00 admission. Psychic coach Eric Kaseorg said. Other "We tried really hard, but we had relaxed and smart. even though you . in Room 411 of Clark Hall. readings $15 and $20. The fair opens members of the team thought player only one returning starter. It was a match up player for player, you're inexperience might have been a pan major factor," Overbey said. not going to win," Silvester said. The attitude of a winner is what the team will try to assume when they hit the court this weekend. 111llll)111l JIJ, 1lNY()NI~? 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.. Model bride, Julie Westhoff, a UM-St. Louis business major, is wearing a wedding gown provided by La Merite, located at 3505 North Undberg, in Sf. Ann. Model groom, Christopher Sans Souci, also majoring in business at UM-St. Louis. is wearing a tuxedo provided by Stallone IS, located at 87 Progress Parkway in Maryland Heights. Though the two are not actually married, they are close friends and spent an afternoon on the UM-St. Louis campus modeling the wedding attire ...
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See Page 9 See Page 11 ,. page 2 THE CURRENT - NEW BEGINNINGS September 21, 1992 A Wedding From Across The Ocean
.~ A Survey Of UM-St. Louis Students
by Michelle Lawson of The Current staff, Find out what some UM-St. '- Louis students had to say about weddings and marriage, "When I start making 'big "When your credit cards "When you can talk about "When I can find someone bucks.'" are maxed out and you have a the past and realize the here that's willing to put up with my -Venka Pulumatl big mongage. " and now Is what's Important. " spontaneity. " Accounting -Mark Grawunder -Joe Held ·Cralg D. McBride Physical Education Business Economics
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A wedding requires a great deal friends and family instead of at the parents' table. of flexibility and willingness to compromise. These • Encourage the groom to take an active part in the are the keys to a successful wedding celebration. planning. It's his wedding, too, and he may feel hesitant HONEYMOON SPECIALS • Make a date to discuss wedding expectations with to participate in the planning if the bride's mother is FREE both sets of parents and detennine what they (and doing most of the work. HONEYMOON REGISTRY perhaps you and your fiancee) are willing to contrib • Hire limousines to transport you and the wedding ute to the expense and planning. Discuss all re party to the reception if it is held at a different location. CALL TODAY sponsibilities up front to avoid confusion or resent • Order your tent well ahead of time if the wedding is ment. Often, the bride's family still pays for most of to be outdoors. 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A married sister is the .Announcements and mailing expenses double ring ceremony logical matron, and an unmarried sister • Bride's personal trousseau (wedding gown, • The bride can also assume financial respon or best friend could serve as a maid. veil, accessories, going-away clothes) sibility of any duties listed for her parents This honor attendant is indispens • Entire cost of the reception (decorations, able to the bride throughout the wed music, flowers, food, including wedding cake The Parents or The Bridegroom: ding. At the altar, she adjusts the veil and beverages) • Any traveling expenses and train, holds the bouquet during • Rental for the church (if one is charged, the • Wedding present for the bride and bride the ceremony and lifts back the amount also depends on whether there is groom face veil at the close of the cer music and, in the Catholic Church, whether • Clothes they wear to the wedding emony. She is one of the two there is a nuptial mass) • Dinner preceding or following the rehearsal witnesses who will sign the • Organist, soloist and sexton's fee (usually marriage certificate. She usu included in the charge for the church; if The Bridegroom: ally helps the bride dress for I. __ ::.. ~ ..... ~~~11 church is free, they have set fees) • Bride's engagement and wedding rings the wedding and sees to it that' - Flowers for the church • Gloves, ascots or ties for the men in the the bridesmaids are dressed • Bridesmaids' bouquets and flower head wedding party and ready on time. She is the bride's lady man helps him with his duties at the altar. pieces (if worn) • Marriage license in-waiting in all details. The best man helps the groom pack • Aisle carpet, canopy and other church prop • His medical examination When it is time for the newlyweds to and dress for the wedding, then accompa erties • Present for the bride leave the reception to dress for going away, nies him to the church a half hour before • Gratuity for policeman asked to direct traffic • Officiant's fee the maid of honor helps the bride change, the ceremony is to take place, remaining in in front of the church if it is a large wedding • Boutonnieres for the men in wedding party sees that the luggage is delivered to the the vestry until the wedding march begins. The Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral • Bridesmaids' luncheon • Bride's bouquet and going-away corsage best man and checks on any last minute He checks on the marriage license and • Transportation for bridal party to the church (the bride's family may correctly pay for her details. She can be of special assistance to sees that the groom has it with him before -' and reception bouquet if they wish) the bride's mother who, as a hostess, can he leaves for the church. He secures the • Optional: Packages of bridegroom's cake or • Flowers for the two mothers and any other not leave her guests to attend other duties. clergyman's fee from the groom and gives bride's cake for guests to take home. close female relatives of the bride The groom usually chooses as his it to the minister. • Optional: Linens, china and other house • Accommodations for his best man and ush best man his brother, a cousin or a close He dances with the bride, her mother hold necessities for the newlyweds ers friend In some cases, the best man may be and each bridesmaid during the reception, The Bride: • The honeymoon (the bridegroom's family the groom's father or favorite uncle. and is the first to toost the bride and groom • Personal stationery and calling cards may correctly pay for the honeymoon if they The best mao attends the rehearsal, at the reception. He sees that the guest • Accommodations for her attendants wish.) sees that ahead usher is appointed to direct book is signed, and has the groom's car St. Francis Borgia Cathollc Church In Washington County, Mo. is noted for • Gifts for her attendants 'Optional: The bachelor dinner the other, and briefs ushers on special ready at the right moment, summons the It's breath-taking ceiling murals. seating arrangements for wedding guests. groom's parents to say good-bye to the On the day of the wedding, he takes charge brida1 couple, and after assisting the couple of the wedding ring for the bride and often "in making a safe getaway, he finally carries a "spare" to the altar in case of a relaxes and enjoys himseIfl Groom's TOeDo List slip-up. If a ring bearer is used, the best Who's the lucky man? Months be ding ring. (You may choose the rings fore the wedding, preparations are be together, but the actual purchase is up to ing made, and more and more, the groom you-just as the purchase of your ring is up is being held responsible for specific to the bride.) duties. There is no need for grooms to • Take charge of the honeymoon arrange feel left out of wedding preparation and ments once the destination and travel plans planning. There are a number of duties have been decided. grooms should take care of themselves, • Find out requirements for the marriage in addition to helping the bride work license and health certificates. out important details. • Determine the officiant's fee and give the The following list will give you an envelope to the best man before the start of idea of some responsibilities of the the ceremony. St. Louis City Hall provides a sophisticated yet quaint groom that sometimes may be over • Purchase gifts for the best man and atmosphere for a wedding ceremony. . looked: ushers • Mter the size of the wedding is deter • If moving to a new home, handle impor mined, sit down with your parents and tant details such as furniture shipments, finalize the guest list. Give it to the telephone, utilities, insurance, etc. bride's mother and make sure addresses • Rent or purchase your attire in time for The Little Flower Catholic Church In Richmond are correct for each guest alterations. Heights provides a charming backdrop for a 13<418 clayton road 9950 kennerly road • Choose the best man and ushers and • Handle arrangements for out-of-town wedding ceremony. mason woods IIlIlage kennerly shopping cen.. r make sure they know their duties. friends and relatives you will be inviting. st. louis, mo 63131 st. louis, mo 63128 • Purchase and engrave the bride's wed- (Source: Bridal GuIde. September/October, 1988) P HOT a G A A P H ~ 314-275-8338 page 6 THE CURRENT - NEW BEGINNINGS Septem.ber 21, 1992 September 21, 1992 THE CURRENT - NEW BEGINNINGS page 7 Choosing These Ain't No Soap Opera Weddings Your by Kandra Barnes party contained fellow nudists, and of The Current Staff the ceremony's grand finale was a ... "The search fior adventure leads many jump into a nearby swimming pool. Photographer As children, most little girls Bruce Laker, a resident of the dream of a memorable wedding. couples to do Z-mpossible, unbelievable and Isle of Wight, announced his deci- by AlfIe M. All They dream weddings in large sion to attend his wedding in drag. Photography Director '4 churches that only seem to take , , . He wore the long white wedding Aside from tender moments place in fairy tales, or on soap op outrageous acts . . · dress while his bride,VandaYoung, etched forever in memory, y ur eras. Little girls imagine them wore a black sui t. This was a reflec wedding phoLOgraphs will often be tion of their role-swapping selves as princesses on their wed Cynthia Harrington and Chris re ~ 'r c n ce an earthbound reception. the only source of to the ding days. They imagine their spe Nick S totz were married in the same lifestyle- she as the breadwinner day when you exch811g ed vows of Penny, took their wedding one step In New Orleans, many couples cial day as an extravagant occasion spot, by ReverendJ ohn Henry Tho and he as ahousehusband, they told union. Because of just th is fac t, farther. They leaped out of a plane have taken a wedding to new that will long be remembered and mas. rcpo.flers. planning ahead is 8. must for your somewhere over Illinois and ex heights. During the World's Fair, wedding album. envied. As little girls grow up, the changed vows on the way down. Natalie Lester and Terry Schlader "How 'Bout Them Duds?" "She Loves Her Trashman" One need go no further th an the search for the perfect wedding may The bride and groom wore match were married in a gondola, hanging Reverend Thomas later per Donna Greenberg and John Yellow Pages to fUld photographers, tum into an adventure. ing silk parachutes. from a cable about 170 feet above formed a wedding ceremony for a Thompson had a trashy wedding. or photography fll1TlS th at wiD shoot The search for adventure leads This year, yet another couple, ,'. the Mississippi River. Two days clown in Louisiana's French Quar They were married in a giantgarbage your wedding for you, ... that is , if many couples to do impossible, Leslie Howard and Robert Maxwell that's what you're looking for. later, Nora Harris and Jim Kovach tee "When I say clown, I mean that truck named "Son of Godzilla" that unbelievable and outrageous acts took the ultimate plunge-or bunge. Commercial photographers h ve the said their vows on top of the Fair's literally," says Thomas. "He was a he constructed and operated for the to ensure their nuptials will be an After exchanging wedding vows, latestl equipment 8lld Ulke wonderful 20-story Ferris wheel. Unlike the professional clown and he came to city of Scottsdale Az. The couple occasion to remember. they bungee jumped hand-in-hand pictures but often nren 't subjective Kovach s, Kathy Ingrassia and John the ceremony dressed as a clown strolled down an aisle surrounded off of a crane as onlookers ap enough to capture those special '- Bateman kept their feet planted big shoes and baggy pants. His by plastic garbage cans and under a "Vows Take New Heights" plauded. moments. fumly on the ground when they bride wore a bright multicolored wedding arch of crossed wrenches When looking for a ph to ~ Many couples have decided to For Nancy Belanger and Paul were wed the following month, in dress and weird stockings." held by garbage collectors. pher. be impressed not by cquir-nent take the ultimate plunge. For Haltermann, love was the only thing the Fair's Italian Village. What about the traditional wed or by tcchnicallingo. Speak tD Lorraine Kraemer and Michael Ince, in the air. When the couple failed to ding gown? In a Layfayette cer "All Wasbed Up" several photogrllphc:n and sec what the adventure occurred on June 16, get airborne in August 1982, they to A 'Jazzy' Affair" emony, in 1980 that took place on At the other end of the spec each has to say. Don't look: at 1984. The Ince' s were married in a were married in front of the hot air examples of their work for photogra Those who missed the World's Friday the 13, the bride wore black. trum, there is Linda Trahan and plane and after the ceremony, they, balloon they were supposed to get phers often only show the elite Fair had another chance to tie the And for her wedding in Slidell, Benny Roper who were married at along with their entire wedding married in. But when the weather photographs in all their years of knot at the annual New Orleans Kathy Spangler wore nothing old, the Clean and Steam Laundromat in party, parachuted to the reception . suddenly changed, the pilots de shooting, and I don't fC(:1 !.hat it has Jazz and Heritage Festival. nothing new, and nothing borrowed. LaPlace, where she worked. T; which was held in Wel.lsville, Kan- cided it was too risky to lift the any bearing on how a photographc:r Henrietta Lee Boggs and Waldir S he wore nothing at all except for a What do these weddings have sas. Days later, another couple, balloon. So the couple decided on will interact at your wedding. U>ok Alves ended the show that was blue ribbon in her hair. Her groom. in common? For starters, they are for someone with mirth, that attitude Preventing Pre-wedding Stress taking place in the Gospel Tent iiI Richard Ruse chose to make their not the traditional weddings that that will capture your own bright May 1982, when they strolled down wedding a black tie affair, so that many young ladies dreamed of in In order to share a life together, apart. Follow-these helpful hints to find emotional harmony when you're comings. disposition. the aisle, hand-in-hand, and asked was the only thing he decided to their youth. But they were ex you must first master the art of bal overcome the stress that often ac ph~y close as well. When you do know what it is • Acknowledge the sacrifices made fir you want of yoor pooLOgrspher, make the tent manager, Pastor E.L. Ott, to wear. The couple were married at travagant, eccentric adventures that ancing yours, mine and ours. Mar companies wedding planning and • Demonstrate JXide in the accom the sake of the marriage. 'Thank-you sure he or she is comfortAble doing join them in holy wedlock. I:wo Indian Hills Family Sunbathing will long be remembered. riage is the union of two people who marriage. plishments of ooe another. Show notes and spocialdimersC3l 00 a great just tha.L Speak: to the photographer 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments years later, Karen Panqueme and Park, a nudist colony. The wedding are strongel' together than they are • Intimacy is a JXiority. It's easier to compassion for ~h other's sh<:wt- deal to encourage "give and take" in a about ideas that he or she might hAve. Newly Remodeled lTUII'lilJge. Leave the fmanciaJ aspects for later. • Deveiopasenseofempathy. Standin Study the flexibility of the photogya Carpet & Draperies ..~ Using ~ r idal Gift Registries your partner's sOOes and IIDderstand pher. Always be sure of who you are All Electric his,thei-pointofview. You eJon'thave getting, not what service you are to agree, but see things from his,tber acquiring. and every cent will be well Close to /-70 Bridal reg variety of items, perspective as well, and vice versa. spent. istries make gift giving guests a Most photographers work both in giving easier for larger selection • Ask for feelings of your partner color and black&white. While color bridal shower when points ofcontention arise. Lis- is widely accepted and is the standard of items within attendees and ten to each other without becoming in shooting weddings, black& white their budget , . wedding guests. defensive. You can't argue over is a wonderful medium all should .. So friends Concepts In Catering It also allows the feelings. Take your time. Avoid consider. Wonderful things have and family can future bride and being critical. been said about some black&whitc take advantage groom to list the • Don't expect everythinRthat is im- photographs that just can't be said 5Zl.t Concepts In Catering we liave of the bridal portanttoyou to be important to your about color ones. It is definitely an items they would like to receive so guests know they are registry for engagement parties, showers and the partner. Educate each other on your option worth looking into. tlie a6ifity to cater to any size purchasing gifts that are needed and wanted by the wedding, the bride- and groom-to-be should register perspectives, and decide how to fmd A common miscoll
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A Checklist For A Perfect Wedding Newspaper . \.. Your wedding day will be here be Four Months To Go the day of, or day before your wedding Announcements fore you know it! If you want to be ready • Register at gift and department stores It wouldn't be complete without ... and have your special day run smoothly, • Meet with the caterer or club manager One Month To Go Of The Wedding you have to be organized, Use this check to plan reception details • Mail in vitation s ... list to help you keep all of your arrange • Meet with florist, photographer and • Send maps 10 out-of-lOwn guests Most newspapers request an ments in order. baker • Set up table for wedding gifts nouncement infonnation at least • Groom's full name and town of • Complete honeymoon plans and make • Record all gifts and write thank-you three weeks before the wedding, residence Nine Months Before The Wedding hotel and travel reservations notes as gifts arrive The annoWlcement generally ap • Groom's parents' name and town • Announce your engagement ·Make doctor and dental appointments • Notify the wedding party of rehearsal .. pears the day following the cer of residence • Discuss the formality, size and location • Shop for your trousseau time and invite guests to the rehearsal emony. Since most newspapers fami • Groom's parents' occupations of the wedding/reception with both dinner receive more wedding announce lies Three Months To Go • Make bags of rose petals or rice for • Groom's maternal and paternal ments than they can print, the " • Set the wedding date and time • Order invitations, announcements and throwing as you leave the reception grandparents • Meet with clergyman or judge to con other stationary • Make arrangements for a dressing place sooner yours is sent, and the more • Groom's occupation flrm date and time • Seleet attire for the groom and grooms for the bridesmaids clear and concise the information, • Location of wedding and recep • Reserve site for the ceremony men • Make II household check for home the better your chance of having it tion • Confum delivery dates of all attire and -It furnishings that are still needed published. • Names of bride's attendants and E ight Months To Go ~chedule fittings for bridal and brides Each paper will use as much relationshjp to bride or groom, if • Discuss wedding budget with your par maids' gowns One To Two W~ks To Go of the infonnation as it wishes, any ents • Purchase wedding album and guest • Double-check all arrangements and in its own words. In general, • Determine the approl(imate number of books • Have blood tests done and pick up • Names of groom's attendants <.. you should provide the following: guests • Schedule wedding portrait marriage license and relationship to bride or groom, • The bride's full name • Reserve reception site • Have fmal fittings for all attire if any • Select and invite attendants Two Months To Go • Address and stamp announcements • The bride's parents' names and • Description of bridal gown. • Select wedding and engagement rings • Address invitations • Check on all accessories for wedding town of residence • Description of attendants' gowns and arrange for engraving • Selcct bridesmaids' and groomsmens' ouillt and for bridesmaids' outflts • Bride's parents' occupations • Name of soloist, if any gifts • Provide photographer with II list of • Bride's maternal and paternal • Where couple will honeymoon Seven Months To Go • Have fonnal bridal portraits taken desired photographs grandparents • Where couple will reside (town) • Name your engagement party • Make lodging arrangements for out-of • Send wedding announcement to pho • Bride's school and college after wedding • Begin making your guest list town guests and attendants tographer • Bride's occupation • Discuss honeymoon plans • Arrange transportation for the bridal • Draw up a seating plan for reception; • Begin shopping for wedding attire party to and from the ceremony and re make place cards for bride's table ception sites • Give caterer or reception contactafmal Five M onths T o Go • Coordinate menu plan for the rehearsal estimate of number of people attending • Talk to the wedding official and organ dinner with the groom's family • Pack for the honeymoon Specializing in ist about music, decorations and proce • Finalize the arrangements for flowers, Whipped Cream & dure at the ceremony menu, wedding cake(s) and music The Day Before The Wedding WEDDING • Select readings and music for the cer • Change insurance policies, charge ac • Have your hair done if necessary Cheesecake emony counts, bank accounts, will, driver's li • Bride - have manicure, pedicure and CAKES Wedding Cakes • Select music for the reception cense and Social Security listing to re facial • Schedule rehearsal dinner fleet name and/or address change • Attend bridemaids'luncheon; give gifts Rolled Fo'ndants & The groom, his best man and attendants ... • Get a list of services and menu possi • Write wedding announcement for to attendants BY The bride and her beautiful bride maids ... bilities from the caterer or other recep newspapers • Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner White Chocolates tion contact • Make appointment with hair dresser for KNODELIS I What Does The I 385·2000 Bride Give To Her Attendants? For centuries, gloves. But the itEfiT-fi-)OCK curren t faves are a necidace, a locket. a bmcelet, a picture frame, a deco • Video Dance parties rative clock, a perfume bottle, a ' .....II ••• ....~ •• ,". vvn"A".· • Full Service D.J_ 's mirror, a vanity jar, a letter opener, (lbPIONEER' • College Parties a bud vase, earrings, a scarf, or a compact. • RequeS1s Played What Does The • On Time, Courteous, Groom Give To Professional D.J.'s • Thousands of Parties His Men? FREE Performed Each Year A key ring, a belt buckle, a silk ••II(!!ga •• tie, a pewter mug, a wallet, a pen I ..... and pencil set, cufflinks and a lot to I Gold """"" • .. .~tOl"" • drink. ••••••••
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