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Student Newspaper PHOTO // Sai Srikar Kadiyam PHOTO // Joey Hill CREDIT // UMKC Athletics 3 News // Dr. Kumar researches 6 A&E // ‘For the Children’ raises 9 Sports // Hughes wants to go pro Serving UMKC since1933! driverless cars money for underprivileged kids after graduation 2 News April 15, 2013 Vol. 80, Issue 27 News 3 Hinojosa cites Chavez as symbol of America’s core values Say ‘goodbye’ to traffic lights with driverless cars

Cesar Chavez (third from the right) leads a lettuce boycott march in New York City circa 1973. CREDIT // Getty Images

Andreina Byrne Staff Writer of what I will be talking about here. This is why he has become such a celebrated hero,” aria Hinojosa, award-winning Hinojosa said. “He has become a symbol of reporter for CNN, PBS and values and what America really is, which, in NPR, delivered the sixth my opinion, is really a country of rebels - Annual Cesar Chavez Keynote rebels of freedom and justice.” Address on April 8, focusing on the need for Hinojosa said the American peoples’ Mmore equality and understanding among duties as citizens are to understand their American citizens. government and the institutions that govern Chavez employed non-violent means them. She stressed that it is important to to bring attention to farm workers, much see that there are inequalities all around us, like Hinojosa strives to aid others in even on our own stomping grounds, so it is understanding immigration. important to recognize them and not assume they do not affect each person in this country. Having emigrated from Mexico during her Maria Hinojosa speaks about Cesar Chavez’s influence. childhood, Hinojosa admits to understanding “What is happening in our country is what CREDIT // UMKC the struggles immigrant families have had I see as our historic call of duty,” Hinojosa LEFT: Dr. Vijay Kumar and Amol Khedkar to face in the hopes of experiencing equal said. “I’m not a militaristic type person, yet to RIGHT: Prototype for sensored cars opportunity. me, duty is not to an institution and not just As Hinojosa also addressed, many citizens, However, realizing and accepting one’s call PHOTOS // Sai Srikar Kadiyam Similar to Chavez in her convictions of to a people, but rather, to a country.” Latinos and all other nationalities within the of duty as a rebel is the first step in actually equality and access to opportunity for all, Relating her hopeful actions to Chavez’s U.S. feel a certain sense of hopelessness in instilling such waves. regards to speaking up and creating waves of “Rebels are made of those who are not Hinojosa conveyed various messages mainly own, Hinojosa stated, “[they] were working Patricia Sebastian Staff Writer basic issues like how cars will communicate both with companies ready to fund the project, this time could be concerning the issues of deportation and for the immediate and long-term goals change. afraid of using their own voice to inspire,” “A lot of us feel walloped. We are living Hinjosa said. “This is our moment and we all each other and traffic lights, and how the elimination or reduced. At the moment, the duo is looking to team up with illegal immigration. of justice and humanity... This is what, we raffic lights could soon become history due to a new modification of traffic lights will impact traffic flow will be car manufacturing companies. “Cesar Chavez goes to the core values believe, this country symbolizes.” what I like to call the U.S. Mambo. Three have to seize it entirely.” steps forward, two steps back,” Hinojosa said. software system that aims to automate the movement discussed. Unlike other driverless car systems in place, this car does [email protected] of vehicles at road intersections. Khedkar, who considers this to be his lifetime project, not require special permits to operate on city streets. Instead, T“The idea is not a driverless car. Driverless cars It would communicate with other cars, synchronize this system works in accordance with the laws of each take away the fun of driving. The main objective is to state. No additional laws are required. improve traffic flow inside the city and do away with the and instruct the driver when to stop and proceed, “In fact, the [Missouri Department of Transportation] traffic lights because they are expensive to maintain,” is trying to find a way to communicate with the cars Local college students lend hand at Bon “ provided it is installed in all the cars said Vijay Kumar, professor of computer science and . ” and gather information from them as well as reduce electrical engineering. accidents. The transport department is aware of this Jovi concert, gain experience Kumar first learned of sensor technology during a -Amol Khedkar system and so it makes it beneficial for us as we are also workshop in London, and he said he was intrigued by working in the same direction,” Khedkar said. the possibilities it offered. The foundation of the idea The system is independent from the manufactured Kate Baxendale Copy Editor They worked directly with the Bon Jovi management comes from the “ambiguity effect.” resolved the idea of unnecessary traffic buildup by using the equipment necessary to build a car. It also comes with an and production team to gain experience in public According to Kumar and his graduate assistant Amol concept “service rate must be higher than the request rate.” override mechanism so it can be switched off while driving Bon Jovi performed for a sold-out crowd at the Sprint relations, media, management and ticketing. Khedkar, drivers face the “ambiguity effect,” a cognitive bias This means the signals must change based on the flow of on a highway. Center Saturday night. Through the Bon Jovi Community The students were involved in fan interaction, customer where decision making is affected by a lack of information or traffic. “The next step is to take it further and regulate the speed Service College Campaign, several students from UMKC service and other various tasks necessary to run a concert. ambiguity. Khedkar said an ambiguous decision to hit the gas “It would communicate with other cars, synchronize and of vehicles, thus avoiding collision and reducing the wait and the University of Kansas were selected for backstage They were able to interview several important members pedal or a delayed decision to not hit the gas pedal in time instruct the driver when to stop and proceed, provided it is time between cars. This is called Dynamic Synchronization,” access. from Bon Jovi’s management crew. could lead to a collision. installed in all the cars,” he said. Khedkar said. The campaign aims to give back to local colleges and “Production manager is in charge of the overall Several cars exist in today’s market that have safe lane- The main focus is a better use of energy and efficient traffic According to Kumar, “Fully Automatic Self Synchronized communities by allowing students an opportunity to work production team core,” said Jesse Sandler, production changing options and hands-off parking technologies. management. Traffic lights consume unnecessary amounts Traffic Management” stands the test of time. Whether it behind the scenes at a concert. manager. “I am involved in hiring vendors, doing tour Kumar said the most common problem today is the of electricity and manpower. The project aims to save would spread to other countries is still unknown. Students Cody Tapp, Lindsey Woolsey, Casey Osborn, budgets, logistics for gear and the crew.” number of traffic lights at a single intersection. His project expenditures and make the car more affordable. “This is the future,” Khedkar said. senior Communication Studies majors, and Kyle Geary, Sandler has been production manager for the Bon Communication studies students worked at the sold out Bon Jovi concentrates on eliminating traffic lights completely or at With limited funding, Kumar believes it may take more junior Communication Studies major, were selected to concert last Saturday. least making them more cost effective. than two years for the system to enter the market. However, represent UMKC. CONTINUED // Page 12 CREDIT // Bon Jovi road crew [email protected] With three months left in the completion of the prototype, with knowledgeable marketing techniques and interested 4 News April 15, 2013 Vol. 80, Issue 27 Arts & Entertainment 5 obituary magazine brings change to spring issue ‘Incredibly popular teacher’ dies unexpectedly ‘Number One’ Bradley Trevor Hoffman Staff Writer submitted for publication. Meredith Shea Production Manager “We got more submissions this year than we umber One” continues to have in the last several years,” Cook said. Dr. Douglas J. Law, Professor in the School of Biological showcase the best work that Narrowing down what pieces made the cut Studies, died unexpectedly of a cardiac arrest March 27. He UMKC’s creative students have to and which didn’t can be an exhausting process, was 52. offer with its latest issue released according to Sawin. Police Blotter Law arrived at UMKC in 1993. He taught anatomy and early April. Staff members met in Cockefair Hall and lobbied histology after receiving his bachelor’s degree in zoology “Number One” publishes a range of creative for submissions they believed should be included in and a doctoral degree in anatomy and cell biology, both “N work by students, including poetry, fiction, short the issue. Eventually unable or unwilling to pare it from Duke University. plays, creative non-fiction and artwork of various down to the length of previous issues, the editors April 5 He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA mediums. decided to print over 50 additional pages, giving 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Auto Theft where he studied muscle microanatomy and disease. “We’re very much open to what any artist the magazine a new weight, both physically and The victim returned to the Rockhill parking garage to “He was an incredibly popular teacher,” said Theodore or author has to offer us,” said Nicholas Sawin, artistically. This year, comic strips are included for find her vehicle missing from its parking space. White, Interim Dean of the School of Biological Sciences. co-editor-in-chief. “We can take a lot of risks,” the first time. “He seriously knew his subjects yet he had a light-hearted he added, noting that the magazine is “for the There was also the added pressure of choosing April 6 approach. Students sought out his classes.” students, by the students.” the winners of two new awards, the John Latosi Law also collaborated with colleagues and students in Sawin, a third-year MFA student studying fiction Award for Creative Writing and the Lena Vaughn 12:51 a.m. Noise Disturbance their research and was known as an excellent microscopist. and playwriting, graduated from the University of Award for the Visual Arts, each having a $100 Officers were contacted about loud music at a party in Law is survived by his wife Patricia, daughter Katie and Missouri with a degree in English and journalism. prize. the Oak Place Apartments. son Conor. “It takes a lot to get this out,” he said. “Being able to offer those awards was really He was a family man, participating in Girl Scouts and To ensure there would be enough material, Sawin great,” Cook said. “Anytime you can pay someone 8:04 p.m. Suspicious Party father-daughter dances with his daughter. Law was an and other staff members solicited submissions by for their work, it’s great.” Officers contacted a person in need of mental health Eagle Scout and a Boy Scouts troop leader for Troop 118 at setting up promotional tables, visiting writing and “Being that kind of cheerleader for new art is assistance on the corner of Volker and Oak Streets. St. Peter’s school. He also enjoyed participating in lacrosse photography classes and handing out flyers. really rewarding,” Sawin said. with his son. “I think this year we’ve been doing a lot more A free launch party will be held April 19 at 3:30 “The university mourns for the loss of one of its most work than previous years,” said Liz Cook, co- p.m. on the patio of the University House, 5101 Co-editors-in-chief Nicholas Sawin and Liz Cook. 8:04 p.m. Violation of Rules and Regulations PHOTO // Bradley Trevor Hoffman Officers were called because of the odor of marijuana respected faculty members,” said UMKC Chancellor Leo editor-in-chief and second-year MFA student with Rockhill Road. Morton. “Our deepest sympathies go to Dr. Law’s family, coming from an Oak Street Residence Hall room. Dr. Douglas J. Law, 1960-2013. a concentration in fiction. [email protected] his colleagues and the hundreds of students who have CREDIT // UMKC This year there were over a hundred works sought his teaching through the years.” Students, faculty or staff in need should contact the April 10 UMKC Counseling Center at 816-235-1635. fashion corner 3:00 p.m. Passing Bad Checks [email protected] A person wrote a check from a closed account at the Health Science Bookstore. MA student dresses Students to rally against sexual violence in ‘themes’ 10:44 p.m. Traffic Arrest Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic citation. Meredith Shea Production Manager The driver was arrested for outstanding warrants Andreina Byrne Staff Writer and driving with a revoked license. Living at or near a college where the ‘city is your campus’ What’s your name and major? and crime is more prevalent than in a rural town, UMKC Sarah Mundy, MA student in English students are naturally at a higher risk of encountering sexual How would you describe your personal style? violence. My style is a little bit Bowie and Ducky, and a According to the Centers for Disease Control and little bit Clara Bow, too. It’s pop art and librarian, Prevention, sexual violence is “any sexual act that is neon-punk and loafers and slacks. Like some who wear their heart on their sleeve, I wear my Sarah Mundy perpetrated against someone's will. Sexual violence various personas on my sleeve. CREDIT// Sarah Mundy encompasses a range of offenses, including a completed I’m appropriate or wildly inappropriate, and am Convenient and Flexible comfortable being both. Correction nonconsensual sex act (i.e., rape), an attempted What would you consider your signature item(s)? Classes start May 28 nonconsensual sex act, abusive sexual contact (i.e., unwanted My four pairs of vintage-framed glasses. I have Due to an editing error, the photo of Emily Ott in Where do you find inspiration? a variety but I tend to stick to ’60s mod and pop Issue 27, Page 10 was attributed incorrectly. The touching), and non-contact sexual abuse (e.g., threatened A lot of how I dress myself is a silent tribute to all style. photo was taken by Matt Cook, not provided by sexual violence, exhibitionism, verbal sexual harassment).” the pop culture I love so much. Current Student Registration UMKC Athletics. Last semester, one student who wished to remain I find myself most drawn to musicians and Where do you obtain your clothes? Begins April 1 anonymous was on her way home from UMKC. When characters in past movies more than anything Usually I find pieces by happy accident or else. My favorites are Patti Smith and France because I really need to replace old clothes. The she got off at her Troost bus stop, she was followed by a Gall. I’m also drawn towards “themes” and majority of my favorite pieces are found at River Open Registration man and attacked from behind in plain daylight. The man “movements” in different decades, I suppose. Clarification Market Antiques, ReRuns, and various thrift Begins April 22 Issue 26- News- 'Diversity moves to fore' wrestled her to the ground, leaving large bruises and scrapes stores. all over her body. The student was scarred both emotionally Do you go through phases with style? I have gone through so many phases over time, What do you typically spend on clothes at a given In the article, Dr. Susan Wilson was quoted as saying, and physically. Take Back the Night is a nationwide organization. it is baffling. I’m unrecognizable now, I think, time? "It is important that we do not lose sight of historically In order to combat violence like this, the Student CREDIT // Take Back the Night compared to the mohawk, plaid bondage As little as possible. Everything you need to enroll is at: underrepresented populations, specifically Native Government Association will host the seventh annual pants, and plethora of facial piercings during my Americans, African Americans and Hispanics." Wilson “Take Back the Night” rally this Thursday as a part of teenage years. I do go back to tight, dyed black How long does it take you to decide on an outfit? pants, boots, leather jackets, and a good band I spend most days drifting off into thought over umkc.edu/summersession prefaced the statement by emphasizing a broad definition UMKC’s Violence Prevention and Response Project. to the J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain on the Country t-shirt... I’ve left the safety pins and green hair of diversity that encompasses different learning styles, fashion. It’s something I keep an eye out for and As a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the event Club Plaza, where they will publicly display their cause. dye behind, though. is always on my mind. On a normal campus day, gender, geography, sexual orientation, etc. "Our diversity promotes awareness of sexual violence and prevention. At 8 p.m., sexual assault survivors will speak about their it’s no more than ten minutes. On a night out or effort includes all, and it is important that your coverage The rally will begin in the UMKC quad at 6:30 p.m. transitions from victims to survivors. What are your favorite pieces? day off, I have more fun. reflect that emphasis," Wilson told U-News. I more or less live out of my four pairs of high- At 7:30 p.m., students and other participants will march [email protected] waisted, skinny cut Cheap Monday jeans. CONTINUED // Page 8 6 A&E April 15, 2013 Vol. 80, Issue 27 A&E 7 food critic’s corner

Papu’s Café offers delicious mediterranean cuisine ‘For the Children’ raises money for children in need Food: Joey Hill Staff Writer Ridge Elementary School. choir members at times whistled to imitate Each choir performed a selection of works bird chirps, and at the end of the piece, every he Conservatory hosted “For including classical compositions by Sergey member grabbed a slip of paper from their song ***** the Children,” the third annual Rachmanimoff and Franz Shubert, along with book and shook it in the air creating the sound Drinks: Operation Breakthrough choral songs adapted for choral singing like Sammy of a flock of birds flying away.Toward the end, concert benefit on April 13. Created Fain’s “I’ll be Seeing You” from 1938 and Joseph all the choirs combined to create a climatic in 1971, Operation Breakthrough Brackett Jr.’s “Simple Gifts” from 1848. finale with the Swahili Folk Song “Kusimama.” ****Price: * is a charitable organization providing care for A large portion of the concert was made up of Both the middle school and elementary school children of families in need. renditions of folk songs from various countries, choirs were onstage with the elementary TThe setting, The Visitation Catholic Church such as Scotland, England, the United States musicians playing while the high school and ***** on Main Street, was one of the most beautiful and China. Conservatory choirs stood high in the vestries. Service: settings for a performance. Moments after At one point during the concert, the This combination performance was electrifying walking over the cobblestone floor into its musicians of the elementary school came on ,creating an enormous and booming sound that cavernous hall, the eye is instantly led upwards to stage to perform the “Running Etude.” Using completely filled the hall. ***** admire the gorgeous painted motifs decorating an ensemble of xylophones, bongos and drums, This benefit concert demonstrated the Ambiance: the ceiling. the students played a spastic and quick-paced incredible versatility of the educational choirs, as Performing in the benefit concert were a jungle song as members of the elementary choir well as provided a diverse and worldly selection Gyro topped with vegetables and a creamy danced in front of them with large handmade of songs. Coupled with the setting, it was a cucumber sauce. ***** select collection of choirs from around the PHOTO // Andreina Byrne Kansas City area, including the Conservatory, African styled masks. beautiful performance benefiting an equally Blue Springs South High School Chamber The Conservatory choir used props later in beautiful cause. Choir, Shawnee Mission East High Chamber the concert in a more abstract way during its [email protected] Andreina Byrne Staff Writer Choir, Santa Fe Trail Middle School Bel Coro performance of Eric Witacre’s “Little Birds.” Choirs peform at a benefit for children in need. PHOTOS // Joey Hill and a group of student musicians from Sunset Along with singing lyrics by poet Octavio Paz, Not exactly pinned as an esteemed or fancy establishment, Papu’s Cafe, a Mediterranean restaurant in Waldo, serves delectable gyros and falafel album review meals at reasonable prices. If you’re a frequent visitor of Waldo, you probably wouldn’t notice Papu’s, which is located inside the Shell gas station on 75th Street between Wornall and Ward Parkway. The Wires debut broad album The location may not seem glamorous, yet any negative feelings are immediately offset once patrons are lured in by the enticing smell of gyros Andreina Byrne Staff Writer and falafel. Delicious Middle Eastern salads are also a treat, as well as the wide The lively rhythmic tales the violin and cello unfold variety of platters, which feature plates of pita and hummus with chicken in local group The Wires is spell-binding. shawarma, and sides of falafel. Officially together since 2009, UMKC Choose Red Each gyro is also topped with different vegetables, including fresh lettuce, Conservatory alumni and Kansas City natives, to go further, faster. tomatoes and red onions, while the salads included in the platter feature feta violinist Laurel Morgan Parks and cellist Sascha cheese, olives and spices. Groschang have put their artistry to good use in The cucumber sauce was supreme. Even ‘anti-spice’ individuals will enjoy their debut album. The group’s self-titled album Want to graduate on time but short a class or two? what Papu’s has to offer. exemplifies the different genres of training the Have you decided to change your major? While I was ordering a gyro platter, one of the staff members offered his musicians have had. KCUR described the album as insight to an unsure customer. The customer wanted a meatless option, so “an alternative exploration in string sound.” UCM makes it possible to save time and money the accommodating employee explained the beauty of the falafel in all of its Also described as “crossover classical,” by the pair, vegetarian glory. the degree of emotion evoked within their haunting by completing a semester-long course in as little After a few minutes of explanation, the customer was on her way with a and dreamlike songs is highly tantalizing. as six weeks. freshly made falafel wrap and a complementary 16 ounce drink to go with it. The first song, “Native,” portrays a level of mastery I learned that by ordering the platter, which has multiple sides at less than and form, as well as a high level of wonder and artistry Courses are offered in six-, eight- or 12-week sessions. $8, you also get a 16 ounce fountain drink. Those who are more adventurous within the movements of the song. CREDIT // The Wires in their taste for drinks are free to choose a bottled beverage from the The second song, “Red Rock,” encompasses a refrigerators. After all, this place is inside a gas station. Middle-Eastern sound with the plucking of strings Music and Dance. For meat-lovers and vegetarians, Papu’s offers an extremely reasonably- and dark, alluring chords. Parks also plays with local folk-rock band, In the Summer sessions begin priced selection of Middle Eastern and Greek cuisine. Nothing on its menu “Snap” takes a different, tango-like journey, bringing Pines, and both musicians have dabbled in symphonic May 20. is more than $14, (the most expensive items are the ‘extras,’ which include the listener down a tango-dancing detective’s story- orchestral work and chamber groups around the meat for sale by the pound), and the service is more efficient and cordial line, and “Argentine” seduces the listener with a more world. than most of the restaurants that serve a similar type of cuisine in Kansas noticeably recognized tango sound. For more information, visit Overall, the album begins with an array of sneaky, City. “Zero Is the River,” a darker song, embodies a rhythmic dark melodies with obvious story lines, ucmo.edu/summer. I walked in, was served during the lunch rush, sat down, ate my meal and gypsy-like melody, grabbing the listener’s attention eventually leading to a 'we can conquer all' moral. was out within 20 minutes. There is limited seating, so if you do plan to take with all its allure. Online • Lee’s Summit • Warrensburg Even those not interested in classical music may advantage of Waldo’s best kept secret, be sure and go during the less-busy The broad-based influences are evident as the rejuvenate an interest in these originally composed hours of the day or get your order to go. album's closer, “Sligo,” which is an edgy piece with a and eclectic pieces. Papu’s Cafe’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and bluegrass feel, is heard. The Wires last show was yesterday at Cowtown Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The pair’s training has ranged from rock to Mallroom, 3109 Gillham Plaza. Bring your not-so-full wallet, your friends and your appetite. traditional folk and jazz genres, according to KCUR, [email protected] [email protected] and they have been playing together since their more orthodox classical music days at the Conservatory of 8 A&E April 15, 2013 Vol. 80, Issue 27 Sports 9 movie review ‘The Host’ a most pathetic film Hughes has big golf plans after graduation Dan Moreno Staff Writer Hughes said. Elizabeth Golden Managing Editor overarching storyline. “Twilight” was about love and how love "I was actually recruited by J.W. [VanDenBorn, sees no boundaries. unior Nathan Hughes led UMKC at the ULM/ UMKC’s head coach] in high school," he said. "But Dear “Twilight” fans, do not waste your money or time on “The Host” also attempts to deal with the nonexistent Wallace Jones Invitational golf tournament where I ended up transferring after two years of college in this sad excuse for a Stephanie Meyer’s book-turned-movie. boundaries of love, but fails miserably. First, the idea of the J Roos finished in second place. Hughes finished Oklahoma. I talked to him and I felt that UMKC was No, there is no epic love story and no, the guys aren’t nice to love is creepy. The Soul, which doesn't even have a body fourth at five-over-par with a pair of birdies in the final a great choice." look at either. and resembles an odd-looking centipede, falls in love with round. The men's regular season ended last week at Calhoun, Set in a post-civilized society, “The Host” deals with the a human. Golf is a tradition in Hughes' life, but it wasn't until La., where the team recorded its second best finish of idea of alien souls inhabiting human bodies. It’s a strange Despite the theme of love, this is a very difficult situation to the seventh grade when he discovered his talent for golf. the season, finishing second out of 14 teams at the concept to begin with, but the idea had some remnants of understand without feeling a tad queasy, especially since the "Golf has been part of our family. We always played Wallace Jones Invitational. potential. Soul begins to fall in love with the human while Melanie still together as a family," he said. "When I was in seventh The best performance of the season was last October Melanie Stryder (Saoirse Ronan) is one of the last few shares the same body. Kissing scenes were just plain awkward. grade I decided to start taking it seriously and work on 15-16 when the team finished first out of 14 teams at humans on the planet. After witnessing her father’s suicide, Many films can overcome a bad storyline, but “The Host” is it, and I've just continued since then." UMKC’s Bill Ross Intercollegiate tournament. Hughes she ventures on a mission for survival with her little brother. not one of them. Every aspect of this film begged for a relief Hughes found passion in golf because it was an finished with a total of 217. Shortly after the film begins, this struggle fails. She is captured from inevitable box office doom. activity that brought his family together. The team will head to Keller, for the Summit and taken over by a Soul named Wanderer. The directing and writing by Andrew Niccol was pathetic. "Every Saturday morning we all played together," he League Championship on April 22-24, where Hughes' The Soul is an innocent and beautiful being, unaware of This is sad coming from the same guy who directed “The said. "I really enjoyed spending time with them playing only goal is to come back as a champion. the harmful ways of its people, and Melanie is a strong and Truman Show.” golf." "We [the team] are all expecting to really compete at persevering human. Even though the Soul overtook her body, I would blame Stephanie Meyer for giving him nothing to Before switching to UMKC, Hughes attended the conference and possibly win," he said. "Hopefully we her mind is still free to wander. work with, but that is not the case. Even though the storyline University of Oklahoma for two years when he decided can make it to regionals and even NCAA." She manages to control the Soul and forces Wanderer to is god-awful, there should have at least been some decent Saoirse Ronan nearly escapes death in ‘The Host.’ to move to Kansas City. Hughes has always dreamed of playing golf for a return to Melanie’s uncle’s fortress. There, Wanderer is able to fight scenes, and the dialogue was cheesy at best. The acting CREDIT // Open Road Films Being a college student-athlete was always on living. Depending on his performance next year, he will witness the cruelty of the human race while simultaneously could have been better, but it definitely wasn’t anywhere near try to play at a higher level. Hughes' mind. It was in ninth grade when he realized Nathan Hughes. being overcome by love in this dangerous new world. the worst part of the film. the inevitable sense of boredom. he could earn a spot at the collegiate level. "I want to attempt playing pro after graduating. Then PHOTO // Matt Cook The concept of the story is far fetched, but surely half of The only asset the film had was its ability to be mildly Overall, don’t see this film. Just don’t. Even if you are "In ninth grade I made it to the high school team we'll see how that goes for a while," he said. the world thought the same about “Twilight.” Although entertaining. Nothing really happened but somehow the the biggest “Twilight” fan on the planet, I cannot foresee a and realized I had a shot at playing for a university," [email protected] “Twilight” was a sad excuse for a film series, deep concepts film was not boring. This is a perplexing concept. Maybe I situation in which this film could be fully enjoyed. were addressed and audience members felt more than the was too busy contemplating the mating rituals between a centipede and human to feel [email protected] Fashion: Upcoming Events on Campus Continued from Page 5 April 15 Scoreboard Denim Day Visual Display How do you go about deciding on one? I am extremely busy by habit; I’m finishing 8 a.m., Rockhill garage skywalk Kate Baxendale Copy Editor my M.A. and working two jobs, so I dress for long days. Outside of that, I Tuba/ Euphonium Ensemble dress myself as if I’m stepping into a role 7:30 p.m., Grant Recital Hall or character. Sometimes I feel a little reserved and I want to do the librarian- Men’s Golf Women’s Tennis Men’s Track and Field thing; other days I’m feeling energetic and April 18 April 8-9 Overall Record: 9-13 April 12-13 want to look more like an eccentric John Spring Dance Concert Wallace Jones Invitational, Summit League: 5– 1 K.T. Woodman Hughes character from the ’80s. 7:30 p.m., White Recital Hall hosted by ULM, 44-over-par, April 9 Invitational, hosted What is your ideal outfit to wear on an average 908, 2nd of 14 teams UMKC 7, Northwest by Wichita State, 1 day? April 19 Up next: Missouri State 0 champion- D.C. Okonta, High-waist jeans that are grey or black APCinema presents “The Hobbit” April 22-24 Up next: triple jump, 15.10 overdye and extremely tight and straight- 12 p.m.-3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Student Union 2013 Summit League April 15 Up next: leg; a patterned vintage blouse up to the Theatre Championship UMKC at Omaha April 17-20—Kansas Relays collar and tucked in; a braided belt; flat at the Univeristy of Kansas simple lace-up oxfords, loafers, or my Women’s Golf April 18-20—Mt. SAC Relays, black and yellow “mesh” patterned ankle Bach’s Lunch Softball hosted by Mt. San Antonio boots; my favorite black leather jacket; 12 p.m. Grant Hall Room 122 April 8-9 simple chunky gold earrings if I want an Kangaroo Invitational, hosted Overall Record: 14-17 College accessory. by UMKC, 65-over-par, 929, April 13 April 19—Mule Relays, KC Swing, UMKC Theatre 3rd of 10 teams UMKC 1, Western Ill. 2 hosted by Central Missouri 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center Up next: April 13 [email protected] April 22-24 UMKC 7, Western Ill. 5 Women’s Track and If you or someone you know has an interesting Student Chamber Ensembles 2013 Summit League April 14 fashion style and would like to be featured, 7:30 p.m., Diastole 2501 Holmes Street Championship UMKC 9, Western Ill. 0 Field please email [email protected] or Up next: April 12-13 [email protected]. April 20 April 17— at Iowa State, 2 K.T. Woodman Opera Scenes Men’s Tennis p.m. and 4 p.m. Invitational, hosted by 7:30 p.m., KC Stage at Union Station Overall Record: 11-10 April 20— IUPUI, 11 a.m. and Wichita State Summit League: 5-0 1 p.m. Up next: Up next: April 21— IUPUI, 11 a.m. April 17-20—Kansas Relays April 26 at the Univeristy of Kansas Semi-finals at Fort Wayne, Ind. April 18-20—Mt. SAC Relays, April 27 hosted by Mt. San Antonio Finals at Fort Wayne, Ind. College Visit us online at Wayne, Ind. April 19—Mule Relays, www.unews.com! hosted by Central Missouri 10 Sports April 15, 2013 Vol. 80, Issue 27 Opinion 11

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Meredith Shea Now, normally I would never to the SOE lot, took one glance at At CVS a few days ago, I Production Manager park in SOE lot. I know this is the passenger door of my beloved watched an average-sized man get where the majority of car vandalism 2004 Beetle and my jaw dropped. out of his car, slamming his driver It never ceases to amaze me the on campus happens, and I don’t Somebody had keyed my door. door into the passenger door of the lack of care some people have for want to risk that happening to my I was furious. I had owned my car next to his for no reason. He other peoples’ cars. car. But last summer, the Cherry Beetle for two years at that point, had plenty of room to get out, but Each week I read the Police Street Parking Garage was still but hadn’t had any external damage instead decided to make a nice six- Meredith Shea The Roos faced tough competition against Blotter in this paper, and at least under construction, it was hotter done to it at all. It was in excellent inch dent in the side of someone Sporting KC last Saturday. a couple times a month there’s a than a mofo and I didn’t want to condition, and it was my intent to else’s car. other peoples’ property. Just PHOTOS // Matt Cook report about vehicle vandalism. hike across campus before class and keep it like that. I, too, have one of these dents because you don’t like Volkswagens Every time I read these reports, I work. So, I parked in the SOE lot I just didn’t get it. What’s the in my driver side door. The keying is not a good reason to key my car. want to kick whoever did it in the anyway. satisfaction in keying someone of my car was just the beginning. Stop being lazy and be careful baby maker and spit on his or her Recently, I have noticed there is a else’s car? Is it really necessary? Since then, each week I find more when getting out of your car. face. Harsh? No. I don’t think so. UMKC cop car often parked at the How would that person feel if his damage. I really hope there’s a special place Dan Moreno Staff Writer said. “They [UMKC] are very organized on the At the beginning of last summer, top of the SOE lot. Now, I’m not or her car was keyed? One day I walked outside to find in hell for people who purposefully field, which made it hard for us to score earlier I, like many students, was taking a sure if it’s UMKC Police’s sneaky Part of me wanted to go around that someone had driven too close vandalize other peoples’ cars, or at he UMKC Kangaroos fell in the game.” summer class. I also happened to way of catching speeders or it’s to keying everyone’s car in the lot, but to my parked car on the side of the least I hope karma catches up with 3-0 to Besler also remembered his years as a college have a job at the UMKC Bookstore monitor this lot that has so many I knew better. I refused to succumb road, hit my mirror with theirs, and them eventually. team student athlete and seemed happy to have at the time and I parked in the vandalism and theft occurrences, to the car perpetrator’s level of shattered mine. At least my mirror [email protected] on Saturday at Swope Park, shared the pitch with Coach Rick Benben’s School of Education parking lot but last summer the lot was not stupidity. was still functional. Theirs lay in suffering the team’s first defeat team. because it was the closest to work monitored as heavily as it is now. I have also recently witnessed tiny pieces in the road. The pieces of the spring, after defeating “It all starts with hard work,” Besler said. and class. After a long day of work and several terrifying instances in are probably still there. Minnesota United F.C. on March 8. “I have been in those guys’ shoes. I played in class, I trekked down Cherry Street parking lots around Kansas City. People need to start respecting As requested by Sporting KC’s coaching college, too, and I remember what those kinds staff, the game was divided in three 30-minute of games were like, so I kind of try to pass on Tperiods, instead of two forty-five minute halves. as much as I can to these guys and help them Sporting KC started the match strong, out.” having several opportunities to take the lead, Corby had an outstanding performance as but it wasn’t until the 29th minute when he registered 14 saves for the Roos. forward C.J. Sapong blasted a close-range “It is a good learning experience,” he said. shot to the far right corner of the goal, beating Everyone played well. Even though we lost, it Why is entrepreneurship important? goalkeeper Kevin Corby. is definitively a great way to prepare for this fall The home team extended the lead in the season as we change conferences.” second period after Mikey Lopez received a For Benben, the primary goal for Sai Srikar Kadiyam interests in engineering. He never made entrepreneurs. It brought me company to showcase its progress cross from Mechack Jerome and passed it back spring exhibitions is to work on individual Photo Editor told me exactly what to do, but motivation and hope. and get valid feedback from the to Soony Saad, who scored. Seven minutes improvement, and since the team lost four instead left the biggest choices Being an entrepreneur is not an industry. The opportunity to before the final whistle, Saad tallied his second players to exhausted eligibility, the game against for me to decide. He has been my easy job. network with startup companies goal of the match. a 2012 playoff team was a great opportunity for An entrepreneur is one who biggest mentor. Here are some resources for and understand the facts behind The Kangaroos were unable to find a way to lives with a vision to achieve his players to prove themselves. During my undergraduate entrepreneurial-minded students building a startup make the event MORE BANK. beat Jimmy Nielsen’s goalkeeping. “It’s always great for us to play against one something big. Entrepreneurs Sai Srikar Kadiyam studies at a local college in India, at UMKC: interesting and exciting. The closest opportunity came in the 86th share some common qualities, such of the country’s best teams,” he said. “Playing I learned the benefits of thinking E-Scholars: The Entrepreneurial Silicon Prairie News is an minute when freshman Broc Cramer was left as detail-oriented precision and compared to the other places in the against the best can only make you better.” outside the box and opening up Scholars (E-Scholars) program is a online website that highlights and alone against goalkeeper Eric Kronberg, but wise decision-making. However, United States help a new business The Kangaroos will continue their spring new opportunities, not limiting wonderful opportunity for students supports entrepreneurs by bringing defender Lawrence Olum took the ball from entrepreneurs are distinguished worry less about the initial capital exhibition schedule as they face Rockhurst myself to the classroom. who want to be entrepreneurs. It is out articles and organizing him after a tough tackle. by their attitudes and work ethic, invested in creating a workspace. LESS PIGGY. University on April 27 after celebrating the I loved photography and writing. a perfect opportunity for anyone conferences called Big Series, in SKC defender , who is also marked by diligence, persistence, Kansas City Startup Village was KC College Soccer Day with an exhibition I loved learning new things about looking for a small-scale startup which top entrepreneurs share part of the U.S. National team, had a great positivity and motivation. They find created as an aftereffect of Google match on April 20 at Durwood Stadium. engineering and playing with with high growth potential. This their ideas and try to motivate new performance and seemed pleased with the opportunities in every situation. Fiber. This community is focused [email protected] electronics. certification program offers world businesses. The variety of articles result. “It’s all about connecting the dots,” on bringing a cheaper workspace My living room was a mess of class training and mentorship from and the consistent quality of the “Overall it was a very competitive game,” he said late Apple CEO Steve Jobs. for the entrepreneurs in order to Jobs also said, “Stay hungry and breadboards electronics and books, some of the top entrepreneurship articles covered is the biggest part make Kansas City a better place for stay foolish.” journals, magazines and three professors in the world. Apart from of the website. It could be an article startups. An entrepreneur knows how different newspapers that I read the training and mentorship, the on Google Glass, or it could be Initially started as the first place to apply his skills in the business. each day. Everything inspired me, program provides a workspace for articles on a local entrepreneur. The to try out Google Fiber, this place Talk about greedy. Wall Street banks chased It takes utmost skill in balancing and it was fun. the startup company. technologies discussed make the is now providing workspace for 21 The skills I learned help lead me 1 Million Cups is an event website worth visiting. profits and then needed a taxpayer bailout. family, work and outside interests. startups. There are plans to extend UNIVERSITY Entrepreneurs have a quest for to UMKC, where I am pursuing my organized by Kauffman Labs Kansas City is a good place for the project in order to make it Nearly everyone in Missouri can join a learning, immense patience and master’s in electrical engineering. for Enterprise Creation, part of startup companies, with its low more available to startups. In the credit union. Better rates and all the banking NEWS courage and lots of networking. UMKC gave me a lot of the Ewing Marion Kauffman cost of living. It has headquarters process, the Village is in talks with opportunities in developing my Foundation. The event, held every of major corporations such as services you need – with a lot less oink. UMKC’S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER Right from my childhood, I have apartment owners to get incentives dreamt of achieving something big. entrepreneurial skills. I found Wednesday, attracts entrepreneurs Sprint and Cerner, which bring and cheaper rents to help the future My dad was an electrical engineer new outlets for my photography. and startup companies based available a lot of room for bigger startups build cheaper workspaces. UMKC gave me friends who in Kansas City. It is a great clients like Google Fiber. Cheaper BankOnMore.com Visit us online at www.unews.com! who started his company at quite [email protected] a young age. He influenced my have proven themselves to be self- opportunity for any startup cost of living and rental rates Vol. 80, Issue 27 News 12 Bon Jovi: Continued from Page 2

Jovi tour since 2000. He enjoys the amount of travel his job requires. “I like the band and the music,” he said. “It’s pretty exciting to have every day be like a new day.” Production for a single show begins five or six months before the day of the event, according to Sandler. “We have production rehearsal starting anywhere from a couple weeks to one month before the show,” he said. “Even a few days before the show, we are still changing things to make sure everything is right.” The production team works long hours, usually arriving between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. and leaving around 2 a.m. the next morning, depending on the logistical challenges the crew faces for a particular show. Sandler said the Sprint Center is a good venue to work in because it makes production easy. He was introduced to the production business by his father, who has toured with The Eagles, Katy Perry, Joan Jett and others. “I started at the bottom as a production assistant and I worked my way up from there,” he said. “Everything I’ve learned I learned through actually doing it.” Mike Savas, management coordinator and VIP coordinator, described his job as “the facilitator of everything that no one else wants to do.” He has been with the Bon Jovi tour for six years. “I handle all the on-site tour marketing campaigns, the tour public relations campaigns and all the hospitality for the band and for the fans,” he said. “VIP is a revenue stream that has sprouted up in the last four or five years. It has become an instrumental function of the tours.” Fans willing to pay large sums for VIP packages receive Four UMKC students worked with the Bon Jovi production and management teams to gain career experience. optimal seating along with a unique experience, which CREDIT // Bon Jovi road crew can include a backstage tour, a catered meal and exclusive merchandise. Savas said he was one of the creators of this Devlin went into the business when he met ZZ Top in off by the idea that we wanted to take some footage, like it section of the industry. Houston, Tex. in 1975. He was offered a job and began was extra work for them. That was disappointing.” Stage Manager Mike Devlin has been touring with Bon working for ZZ Top’s tour. Woolsey agreed. Jovi for 18 years. Tapp and Woolsey both agreed that the Bon Jovi “When this opportunity was first proposed to us, we “I handle trucks coming to the show at the loading docks Community Service College Campaign incorrectly advertizes. understood that we would be reporters for the day,” she said. and unloading equipment,” he said. “I’m in charge of all the “I think it was advertized as a chance to be a member of the “But that was grossly miscalculated. Today consisted of a lot labor that is distributed to the crew.” real media for the Bon Jovi concert and to see the backstage of standing around feeling useless because everyone seemed Devlin said he no longer enjoys many aspects of his job, but workings,” Tapp said. “Instead, they didn’t even give me a put off by the idea that we actually wanted to do media work. he likes when he and his crew are able to overcome challenges media pass. I was given a working pass.” The best part of the day was eating free food.” that arise during setup. 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