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DEANNA MONROE view with FOX News that Parenthood” played a role the subject of an inquiry by Brinker also said, “Let me Known for its annual 5K ft- Staff Writer the story her foundation is in her resignation, notwith- Representative Clif Sterns tell you for the record that ness event here in the down- embroiled in represents a standing Komen’s new grant- (Republican-Florida), who is Karen did not have anything town St. Louis area, the breast Karen Handel, vice presi- “vicious attack and coercion making policies regarding looking into whether the or- to do with the decision.” cancer charity behemoth dent of Susan G. Komen for by Planned Parenthood.” It Planned Parenthood funding. ganization illegally used funds Despite the fact that raked in $357 million in rev- the Cure, resigned on Febru- has been alleged by former She also acknowledged for abortion-related services. Brinker refuted claims that enue last year, making it the ary 7, 2012 after a frestorm employees of the Komen that there was intense pres- However, Komen revised the funding cuts were po- world’s largest cancer charity. of controversy resulted from foundation that Handel was sure with regards to grants their policy last Friday and litical, critics point out Te decision to halt fund- the organization’s decision to the driving force behind for Planned Parenthood, are now stating that only in- that out of the founda- ing caused a public relations cut funding to Planned Par- the decision to cut funding. most notably from Catho- vestigations that are conclu- tion’s 2000 recipients, only nightmare that grew out of enthood, the nation’s lead- “I clearly acknowledge lic groups. In 2010, when sively criminal will result in Planned Parenthood was a backlash from the foun- ing sexual and reproductive my role in the process but Handel ran for governor denial of grant funding, thus put on the chopping block. dation’s many supporters. healthcare provider and ad- to suggest I had sole author- of Georgia, she actively allowing Planned Parent- In the ensuing chaos, Tis has created a window vocate. Planned Parenthood ity is just absurd,” Handel pledged to eliminate grants hood’s funding application Planned Parenthood has of opportunity for other ofers programs for HIV/ said to FOX. “I was part of for Planned Parenthood that to remain in good standing. received more than $3 mil- breast cancer charities, such AIDS treatment and preven- the decision-making process, would provide breast and In response to charges of lion from thousands of as Susan Love’s foundation, tion, teen pregnancy aware- but I was not the sole decid- cervical cancer screenings. acting under pressure from people across the country, Army of Women, to attract ness, family planning and er,” she said in an interview Komen’s decision to with- anti-abortion groups, Komen courtesy of Planned Par- donors. “Let’s redirect all parent-child communication. with ABC afliate WSB. “I draw funding to Planned Par- founder and CEO Nancy enthood’s St. Louis region. the money that will be spent Handel has acknowledged embraced the fact that I was enthood was based on a prior Brinker said the foundation’s Tis will impact both on investigating Planned that she played a role in the involved in the project. I guideline that prevented decision to withdraw fund- groups. “Te charity plans its Parenthood into funding decision to withdraw fund- embraced the fact that I led them from giving grants to an ing was not political and funding decision on an orga- studies looking to fnd the ing to the renowned women’s the project.” She went on to organization that is under in- stated in an interview that nization’s ability to provide cause and prevent the dis- healthcare service provider. acknowledge that “contro- vestigation of any sort. Cur- she was “disappointed by the mammograms,” said Komen ease once and for all,” Love Handel said in an inter- versy surrounding Planned rently, Planned Parenthood is gross mischaracterization.” board member John Rafaelli. said to potential defectors. ALSO INSIDE ‘FracturedMan Eating Realities’ Sandwich Crime demographics Men’s basketball update 77 DonnaNew art Childree installation Gotlib’s feeds work one chronicled man 1311 ‘Criminology of Place’ analyzed at MSC 14 GLVC updates and statistics 2 | The Current | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | WHAT’S CURRENT TheCurrent VOL. 45, ISSUE 1368 What’s Current WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM Your weekly calendar of campus events. “What’s Current” is a free service for student organizations. Sub- missions must be turned in by 5 p.m. the Thursday before publication; first-come, first-served. Listings may be EDITORIAL edited for length and style. E-mail event listings to [email protected], with the subject “What’s Current.” Editor-in-Chief...... Matthew B. Poposky No phone or written submissions. Managing Editor...... Jeremy Zschau News Editor...... Hali Flintrop Features Editor...... Ashley Atkins Tuesday, February 14 Thursday, February 16 Sports Editor...... Owen Shroyer Heart health and diabetes awareness event Political Science Academy meeting A&E Editor...... Cate Marquis From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Located in the Nosh in the MSC and open Starts at 7:30 p.m. Located at 7103 Waterman Avenue and open to all. Opinions Editor...... Sharon Pruitt to all. Dr. Duk Kim, assistant professor of political science and director of inter- Copy Editors...... Sara Novak, Caryn Rogers, Casey Rogers This 2-day event, sponsored by Health, Wellness, Counseling and Dis- national studies at St. Ambrose University, will speak on “Two Koreas, Re- Staff Writers...... David von ability Access Services, will have the information you need! It will also membering One Nation: North/South Korea and East Asian Politics After Nordheim, Yusef Roach, Eli Dains, Dan Spak, Joseph Grate, Dianne feature information for diabetes awareness. Did you know that diabetics the Death of Kim Jong-il.” Maps will be available in the Political Science Ridgeway, Janaca Scherer, Leon Devance, Saad Sharieff, Rachelle have a 50 percent higher chance of heart disease (per the ADA)? Find out Department office in room 347 SSB. Brandel, Angela Acton, Kay Welch-Bingham, DeAnna Monroe what you can do now to get heart smart and reduce your risk for heart For more information, contact Adis Alagic at [email protected]. disease and diabetes! DESIGN For more information, call Kathy Castulik at 314-516-4657. Design Editor...... Janaca Scherer Photo Editor...... Nikki Vahle Web Editor...... Dan Spak Staff Photographers...... Jarred Gastreich, Sarah Wednesday, February 15 Friday, February 17 Lowe, Jenny Meahan, Ahmad Aljuryyed, Erica Thompson IC short course - Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 basics UPB: Mardi Gras Illustrators...... Karlee Sellars, From 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Located in Express Scripts Hall 104 and open From 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Located in the Oak Hall lobby and open Stefano Ragonesi to UMSL. to all. BUSINESS This course is designed to teach you the basic beginning steps of Microsoft Come on out to the Oak Hall Lobby to celebrate Mardi Gras! There will be Business Manager...... John Wallace 2010 PowerPoint. Learn how to use this application for giving presentations mask decorating, King Cake and karaoke! It will be a night to remember! Advertising Director...... Sarah O’Brien or developing slide shows that may be required for classes, your job or for fun. For more information, call Katie Green at 314-516-5531. Distribution Manager...... Mavis Hollis Topics include inserting images, what a “ribbon” is and how are they used, Advisor...... 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WEATHER AFFILIATIONS MON. 35 TUES. 43 WED. 52 THURS. 52 FRI. 46 SAT. 55 SUN. 50 23 29 36 30 32 36 40 NEWS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | The Current | 3 News The UNDERCURRENT University of Missouri system discusses increasing tuition 6.5 percent

HALI FLINTROP of workers, energy, main- system because of its aford- 2008 presidential election. a teacher, so I would love to News Editor tenance and administra- ability. Te new, relatively Renee Cisar, freshman, see funding for public schools tion costs and reduced the large increase in tuition may special education, said that at go up at both the university Because the state of Mis- on’s 2012 budget, which cut number of degree programs be a deal breaker for some a time when students need to level and grade school level.” souri made cuts to its public $106 million dollars from to save money. “We contin- students who lack the ability go to school to have a shot at For now, it looks like higher education budget, a Missouri’s public higher edu- ued doing more with less,” to pay. For in-state UMSL success, it does not make sense UMSL and other University tuition increase may be the cation budget. Tis is some- Owen said of the University students with a 12-hour for the government to under- of Missouri students will have only answer for the Univer- thing that public universities of Missouri system in 2011. course load, a 7.7 percent tu- fund education at any level. to do what Owens said the sity of Missouri four-school in Missouri cannot aford. But now the four-school ition increase would change “Currently, I’m a student,” system already does so well— system, including University Despite the $40 million allot- system has even less, and the cost of a semester from Cisar said. “One day I will be work with what they have. of Missouri – St. Louis, Uni- ted by the state government something has to give. Te about $3095 to about $3333. versity of Missouri – Kansas to public higher education only answer might be the For an out-of-state full-time City, University of Missouri from a mortgage settlement, students giving more money student, the cost would – Columba and Missouri the schools must scramble to the schools. STLToday. go from about $7962 to University of Science and to make up for a loss of $66 com reported that the tu- $8575. None of these fgures Technology in Rolla. Te million dollars in funding. ition increase will average 6.5 were calculated to include four schools are expected to According to an article in percent across the four cam- room, board or other fees. adopt an average increase the Kansas City Star, the Uni- puses, but that the campuses’ Unhappy students have of 6.5 percent across the versity of Missouri system has students will not share the written to the Missouri gov- four campuses, with some already done a remarkable larger burden equally. Te ernment protest the funding afected more than others. job at budgeting, making the website detailed that there cut. Many believe that by un- Students of these public col- best out of the lack of fund- would be a seven-percent in- derfunding public universi- leges will be afected most of ing that they had before they crease at the Columbia cam- ties, the state government has all, because afordability has lost the $106 million. Steve pus, a three-percent increase demonstrated that it under- been a prominent reason for Owens, the interim-president at the Kansas City campus, values higher education. Te students to choose the Uni- of the University of Missouri an 8.2 percent increase at Hufngton Post reported versity of Missouri system. system, told the Kansas City the Rolla campus and a 7.7 that Missouri is just one of 41 Te talk of a tuition in- Star that the schools have percent increase at UMSL. states to cut funding to public crease for the University of already been very success- Students are panicking, higher education, despite the Missouri system is largely a ful at cutting costs. Te sys- especially those who chose relatively recent focus on uni- result of Governor Jay Nix- tem decreased the number the University of Missouri versity education during the

The UNDERCURRENT by Jarred Gastreich “What did you do for the Superbowl?”

“I had to work, but juggled Cortez McKinney “I watched the superbowl Michael Trammel “I watched the super- Keith Barto back and forth from work- Junior at home with my wife. My Masters bowl at a family mem- Sophomore ing and watching the super Phychology favorite commercial was Biochem / Biotech ber’s house. My favorite Business Administration bowl commercials while at the one where the M&M commercial was the work.” takes off its shell at the Doritos one with the party.” great dane. ” 4 | The Current | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | NEWS April Regester leads efforts to improve Missouri inclusion MATTHEW POPOSKY focuses upon the benefts for Tose applications are due on Editor-in-Chief students without disabilities, March 18. Tey can apply at April Regester is a profes- as well as those with dis- the summit, or can go online sor of teaching and learning abilities. We are looking spe- for information to mail in whose emphasis is in special cifcally at the academic and their applications, as well. We education at the University social outcomes for both for have a project committee that of Missouri – St. Louis. She is all students. It is about both will look over all of the appli- aiding in the creation of a pro- groups coming together to cations and choose the three gram meant to help improve help each other. Tey will pilot schools for our program. the quality of education pro- both gain benefts from inclu- We are looking specifcally at vided to students across the sion in classrooms together. having a diverse representa- state. She has recently collabo- We are looking at how the tion of the state with the cho- rated in the development of a skills they learn will not only sen schools. We want schools new program called the Mis- help them in high school, from all across the state. souri Peer Supports Project. but also help them as adults. Te application is a simple Te Current: So you spear- Oftentimes, the general form and we will choose the headed the creation of the Mis- public believes that inclusion schools based on the answers souri Peer Supports Project? can take away from students on those forms and a follow April Regester: “I was ap- without disabilities. Tey may up phone interview. Tose proached by some local agen- think it holds back students interested can go online to cies in town who asked if I without disabilities when they see the application and in- April Regester coordinated the Missouri Peer Support Project. COURTESY OF APRIL REGESTER would be interested in writing are included with students formation about the summit a grant through the Missouri with disabilities. What re- at www.recreationcouncil. Planning Council for Devel- search shows, however, is that org/news-and-events. Te opmental Disabilities, which students without disabilities event is listed on that page, is a division of he Depart- involved in inclusive class- along with the application.” ment of Mental Health. Te rooms show increased per- TC: Do you have any program is a collaboration be- formance, as well. It can help fnal notes on this pro- tween myself, the Recreation with their academics. It can gram that you would like Council of Greater St. Louis help all students to have a bet- readers to know about? and the Missouri Planning ter social skills that can lead to AR: “For UMSL students, Council for Developmental improved postsecondary out- this is a great chance to get Disabilities. Te project is comes. Students may consider involved, especially if you ongoing, starting with the de- new career paths they did not are already interested in this FM with IQ velopment of a pilot program know about. Te skills from career feld. We will be look- for peer supports at three Mis- such a program can help pre- ing for volunteers for this souri high schools. Ten, the pare students for careers in ed- program and will certainly idea is that this program can ucation and allow them to be accept help. As a society, we be published and spread out more prepared for adult life.” are seeing an increase in peo- to other schools in Missouri TC: Is there an opportunity ple with disabilities and we as a best practice model.” for interested parties to learn need to know, as a culture, TC: What does a peer sup- more about this project? And how to include individuals port program actually entail, what are the criteria for schools with disabilities in many dif- and what purpose does it serve applying to become pilots? ferent facets of life. Tis is a for the feld of education? AR: “We have a summit great way to learn about that AR: “Essentially, the idea is on February 24, which will and to get experience in the rooted in inclusive education. ofer an opportunity to learn feld of special education.” Most people are familiar with more about peer supports and programs like peer tutoring hear from top researchers, or social clubs, which allow as well as existing programs students with and without that focus on inclusion. We disabilities to come together will also give attendees very with a focus on the benefts detailed information so that for students with disabilities. their schools can apply to be

Tis project is diferent as it one of the three pilot schools. A Service of The University of Missouri – St. Louis READ The Current NEWS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | The Current | 5 WEBSTER GROVES News @ Noon uses New York ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART ROCKWOOD ANDREWS ACADEMY Times article to engage in sex talk BARAT ACADEMY BREHM PREPARATORY Dr. Jennifer Siciliani discuss sex in the news CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHAMINADE News @ Noon Presents: with students at February News @ Noon Event BAYLESS CHESTERFIELD DAY RITENOUR YUSEF ROACH CHRISTIAN BROTHERS COLLEGE HIGHwhere did you go Staff Writer would include physiology letter. Following this RIVERVIEW GARDENS “B.Y.O Banana,” an and understanding the male activity, students were open discussion about NORMANDY and female reproductive split into smaller groups, sex, sex education and its CHURCHILL systems; recognizing allowing for more intimate relevance in the news, was PARKWAY healthy and unhealthy discussion of the societal to high school? held Tuesday, February 7 relationships; sexuality and ef ects on and of sex. CITY ACADEMY in the Millennium Student sexual identity; handling “T e general goals of CLAYTON ACADEMY Center’s Century Rooms at Does place matter, and...should it? unwanted sexual advances; News @ Noon are to get RICHMOND HEIGHTS the University of Missouri the benef ts of abstinence; students talking to each other - St. Louis. T e forum—a CROSSROADS find out from dr. swanstrom birth control methods; outside of class, [and to get] collaborative ef ort between DE SMET JESUIT HIGH and reinventing sexually students and faculty talking T e Current, T e New York FORSYTH transmitted diseases.” T e to each other outside of Times, and the Center for article added that parents class,” said Margaret Cohen, AFFTON Teaching and Learning are allowed to opt out of director of the Center for THE FULTON SCHOOL - was presented by Dr. lessons on birth control Teaching and Learning and JOHN BURROUGHS Jennifer Siciliani, associate and preventing STDs. co-sponsor of the event. “It THE KIRK OF THE HILLS teaching professor and the T e presentation began is just one small step towards director of undergraduate LOGOS with representatives from graduating students who advising for the Department BRENTWOOD T e Current and the Center are good citizens, civically- of Psychology at UMSL. MICDS for Teaching and Learning minded students that are T e assembly was the promoting their services, paying attention to the UNIVERSITY CITY 2012 spring semester’s f rst welcoming the students and news. We try to highlight MAPLEWOOD event for the “News @ allowing them to eat and faculty when there are topics MIRIAM Noon” program, a monthly discuss the reading material relevant to their expertise.” exploration of pressing, often HANCOCK PLACE amongst themselves. About T e timing of the topic controversial topics present NERINX HALL 15 minutes into the event, was also no coincidence. in today’s news. T e seminar NEW CITY guidelines for the discussion, In addition to arousing was created to foster student including hand-raising discussion of current events, THE PRINCIPIA and faculty extracurricular and the request to respect creating a more cohesive LADUE interaction, keep the UMSL dif ering opinions, were student body and making ROHAN WOODS community informed announced. T e objective was students aware of available FERGUSON-FLORISSANT and promote the school’s a cordial yet open discussion. on-campus services, one of readership program, which ROSSMAN T e well-attended event the purposes of the forum of ers free copies of T e New SAINT LOUIS PRIORY was not only informative, was “providing information York Times, USA Today, and ST. JOHN VIANNEY but interactive as well. T e to students in anticipation the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. pushing of boundaries was of Valentine’s Day,” JENNINGS march 12 | 12:15pm Upon entry to the stressed, yet the students’ said Lauren Masterson- ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY discussion, students were comfort level was respected. Rodriguez, graduate student PATTONVILLE century room b given a copy of a New York Dr. Siciliani began her and assistant at the Center Times article by Yasmeen ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH lecture with a true/false for Teaching and Learning Khan, titled “New Sex THE ST. MICHAEL freeSCHOOL food & prizes! quiz, gauging the sexual who was an integral part of Education Mandate Taking HAZELWOOD knowledge of the audience organizing and managing Ef ect,” that was meant to and, in the process, the forum. Masterson- THOMAS JEFFERSON inspire discussion. T e piece dispelling several commonly Rodriquez also said that Dr. URSULINE ACADEMY explored recent legislation held myths regarding sex, Siciliani “is an incredibly VILLA DUCHESNE passed in New York City homosexuality and the rate engaging speaker.” MEHLVILLE allowing for mandated of STD transmission. T e To conclude the event, sex education in public VISITATION ACADEMY attendants were then invited a representative from middle and high schools, KIRKWOOD Co-sponsored by The Current, The New York Times to participate in an interactive UMSL’s Health, Wellness an incredibly contentious WESTMINSTER multiple-choice quiz that and Counseling Services & The Center for Teaching and Learning measure among both liberals required them to answer by spoke brief y, detailing WHITFIELD and conservatives. According moving to designated areas the amenities they of er, CLAYTON to the article, “Depending in the room, each marked such as STD testing and LINDBERGH on the child’s grade, topics with the corresponding emergency contraceptives. THE WILSON SCHOOL 6 | The Current | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | NEWS Twitter to introduce censorship policy; limits users’ free speech OWEN SHROYER Sports Editor

While social networking Even Twitter CEO Dick Egypt and the Middle East via the Internet has Costolo has admitted that have played a large role. been the pinnacle of the the policy is not black and Places where governments digital media revolution, white. Look at it this way. If have been repressing their it is now at the forefront Twitter wanted this policy people are now finding of global controversy to be black and white, then new ways to do so. For for human rights they would simply remove instance, Twitter grows monitors and advocates. Twitter from the locations in Egypt; people in Egypt Recently, Twitter where censorship is going start using it as a discussion announced a new to be a headache for them. board for rebel acts against censorship policy. Twitter, For example, Twitter has the government; the it seems, wants to keep their already been shut down government goes down; hands clean and will soon in Iran and China. So the government threatens be able to censor content why do they not just shut to ban Twitter; Twitter based on location and law. down in places that are reacts by complying On January 28, 2011, having censorship issues? with government policy the Twitter blog made a The reason is the same as to keep business afloat. So Twitter, originally Twitter plans to utilize new censorship practices. PUBLIC DOMAIN post entitled “Tweets Must always - money. Twitter Flow.” In this year-old is still heavily relevant designed for the individual blog, Twitter made some in many countries with right of expression and rash statements: “freedom repressive governments, free speech, is complying of expression is essential,” so shutting down there with governments world “We don’t always agree would cost money and wide, and many say that with the things people marketing power. Just the it is selling out its users. choose to tweet, but we fact that they are willing So some groups of people keep the information to deal with this issue can no longer use Twitter as flowing irrespective of head-on means that they a means of communication any view we may have are still generating large and organization. They about the content,” “This revenues in these countries. will have to find new is both a practical and So what does this ways. But as I mentioned ethical belief,” “We strive mean for Tweeters around before, it is the aftershock not to remove Tweets the globe? Well, in the of this Internet earthquake based on their content,” immediate future, it that could potentially “Freedom of expression means nothing at all. cause more problems. As is a human right.” America was not the people around the globe One year later and problem when Twitter was learn about the Internet Twitter has again blogged forming their new policy. and how to use its power “Tweets Still Must Flow.” So unless you have been to gain knowledge and This time they had a reading underground Nazi communicate, more different mentality, along campaigns from a Twitter governments will start with a different game plan. in Germany or information seriously looking into While it is hard to break from Korea telling Koreans how it is affecting them. down this new “censorship” about a revolt against their If Twitter, one of the Twitter will be enforcing, it government, you will most fastest-growing and most is easier to understand while likely not see the effects exponentially profitable looking at it subjectively. of the new censorship web hosts in the world, is Now, if you live in France policy first hand. But willing to give in to a few or Germany and you for us, it is not about the government requests to make a pro-Nazi Tweet, actual practice of this new keep their business going it will be censored from policy. It is the aftermath. worldwide, what does those countries, whereas Perhaps this censorship this mean for every other a year ago it would have is the forefront in what website out there trying been censored globally. could soon be regulation to make a name for itself? But really, how is a of the entire Internet. Beware, because it seems website to censor billions What drove this new that this may be the first of people tweeting from censorship? It is widely step in what might soon be billions of spots worldwide believed (and seemingly total Internet regulation. without changing the obvious) that the recent What will happen when The dangers of censorship to citizens worldwide. PUBLIC DOMAIN product and its goal? revolts and revolutions in such a resource is regulated? A&E | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | The Current 7 A&E

Donna Childree Gotlib’s “Florida Flight” is one of her hand made collages and are on display in Gallery Visio until February 16. JENNY MEAHAN/ THE CURRENT Gallery Visio art exhibit “Fractured Realities” introduces Renaissance figures DIANNE RIDGEWAY Realities” runs through providing a glimpse into the a woman appears to have a grown man is placed on the Flight” displays a man with Staff Writer February 16. Artist Donna daily lives of some of these been caught deep in her body of a baby, and he seems a bird-like body hovering Te sound of lighthearted Childree Gotlib creates Renaissance individuals. own thoughts, while her to look to gallery visitors for over a lake. Tere is a Renaissance period music her work using famous Upon entering the face tells exactly how she an explanation as to why he swan in the distance whose playing in Gallery Visio Renaissance pieces as gallery, one frst meets a feels as she stares longingly is so pathetic. Viewers may eye contact dares one to helped to set the mood inspiration, chopping them couple in Renaissance attire into the distance toward feel compelled to answer the mention anything about the and time period for the art up and carefully crafting who are surrounded by someone who does not questions the subjects pose. situation and who appears exhibit “Fractured Realities.” them into collages with an others in the background of seem to have noticed her. Te artist provides ready to laugh about it even Te music at the exhibit’s entirely diferent feel than a piece entitled “Afterwards, Other pieces successfully enough detail for one to louder than the observer. wine-and-cheese opening on that of the original works. at the Reception” Te fgures display their characters become close with the Te pieces shed light January 26 was provided by With rich colors and appear to be asking viewers in their truest essence. subjects, rewarding viewers on some aspects of Matt Wiseman on classical playful composition, Gotlib what they thought of a show “Te Mighty Queen with a deep glimpse into the human feelings and social guitar. Te music fraternity creates characters that are they’ve just seen. Many of Mother” uses calm colors personal or social lives of the behavior that may never Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia open, honest and fun. the characters seem to be to depict a woman who people in the artwork. Some really disappear. If you (www.sinfonia.org) is co- Te re-purposed classic conversing and often appear is strong but whose face subjects have oversized are looking to meet some sponsoring the free exhibit Renaissance pieces come interesting and confdent. tells of her overwhelming personalities, while others interesting people, they in the student-run Gallery together to form their own Some artwork in the responsibilities. One cannot just have oversized features. are anxiously waiting to Visio, on the lower level of sort of renaissance as they exhibit features characters help but muster up some As in life, there is no shortage introduce themselves in the Millennium Student create a more personal that appear lost in thought. sympathy for her. In the of ridiculousness. For “Fractured Realities.” Center, in which “Fractured and less stufy approach to In “Te Distant Romantic,” piece “Baby Boy,” the face of instance, the piece “Florida Grade: A

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st louis current monday, february 13 5.75x5.25 lH A&E | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | The Current | 9 Stars of Comedy Central’s new TV Key and Peele TV show misses show Key and Peele talk comedy more than hits but still a good time YUSEF ROACH it grants Key and Peele bits—could have made for YUSEF ROACH Staff Writer regarding roles. Te two an excellent comedy viewing Staff Writer as biracial Americans. nuggets in scenes that’ll allow are capable of portraying experience. Everybody has a flter they everyone to go ‘Haha.’” Ever since Dave a multitude of culturally Another particularly Te stars of Comedy see the world through. TC: You guys are both Chappelle’s abrupt departure varying characters. noteworthy segment involves Central’s new sketch show, Jordan and I have a very MadTV alum and sketch in late 2004, Comedy Another overused trope, Key playing an overly- “Key and Peele,” discussed similar one. It’s why we comedy vets. 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It comes from comes from diferent places. KMK: “Yeah, that was of their appearances and if kept rolling between the the way we see the world We try to fnd these truthful like seven months ago!” demeanors is the diversity longer, more feshed-out Grade: B-

We put out on Mondays. The Current 10 | The Current | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | The Current | 11_ Features Professor David Weisburd explains the demographics of crime ANGELA ACTON justice department, Ph.D. student, criminology, Ph.D. “I think people should well. Most of his research, such intervention feasible. Staff Writer “David Weisburd and I program. “We are here to identify the fact that crime which was observational, Also, social characteristics Dr. David Weisburd, a worked together at the police learn more information,” is very tightly clustered in was conducted in Seattle, of places (e.g. collective distinguished professor in the foundation in Washington, Dominano said. “Weisburd urban areas,” Weisburd said. Washington. He did efficiency socio-economic Department of Criminology, D.C. So when he is in is talking about spatial “That provides us with the mention, though, that 50 statuses) are important Law and Society at the town, I am here to support disorganization.” opportunity to focus police percent of crime in New York risk and protective factors George Mason University in him,” Maher said. “And I Even the police resources very effectively.” takes place in street segments. related to crime at hot spots. Fairfax, Virginia, presented know that he is going to be department was represented It is Weisburd’s belief that Unfortunately, in this high- The key risk and protective "The Criminology of Place: talking about community at the presentation. “The 25 percent of inner city percentage case, tremendous factors for chronic hot spots Street Segments and Our crime, police stuff. I teach Neighborhood Legion crime comes from only stability in crime over time were quite surprising. People Understanding of the Crime the police; I write about the is a new program in the one percent of city streets. seems to be occurring, with physical disorders have a Problem" at the Millennium police. I am into cop stuff.” city and when certain The three themes of the especially in the popular 25.634 percent chance, while Student Center of the Lee Ann Slocum, assistant neighborhoods get approved lecture were, that crime is juvenile hangout locations— high-risk juveniles possess University of Missouri – professor, criminology and they are going to get their strongly coupled to place, malls, movie theatres, a 2.218 percent odds ratio. St. Louis on February 6. criminal justice, Ph.D., own police office,” Officer that the coupling occurs skate parks and so on. People seemed very With around 60 people was excited for the lecture Marc O'Brien said. “We are as a very micro-geographic Social prevention in hot impressed with the lecture in attendance, the event as well. “I am hoping to going to train the residents unit of analysis, and that spots was another topic overall, and the vast array of welcomed a variety of learn a lot more about how in what to look for on the the coupling is linked to key discussed. This type of free food was a plus as well. “I guests throughout the crime varies across places street, et cetera. And Officer risk and protective factors. prevention suggests the did not think of it the way he UMSL campus, including and the correlations of Alderman is here for the same Many think that the crime importance of informal put it, I guess. And so it was faculty member Timothy crime,” Dr. Slocum said. reason. [The program] is like can just move around the social controls in doing kind of neat to see a whole Maher, associate teaching Not only did faculty a ‘citizen on patrol’ thing.” corner once one street has something about crime at different kind of view on an come out to the event, The main thing to take become safe. According to criminal hot spots. It also issue like that,” Chris Burke, Jeff Talbott, left, as Jack Lawson, Morocco Omari, center, as Henry Brown and Mark Elliot Wilson, right, as Charles Strickland, in the play Race. COURTESY OF JERRY NAUNHEIM JR. professor, undergraduate director and outreach but many CCJ students away from Weisburd’s Weisburd’s research, though, provides an opportunity freshman, criminal justice, program coordinator for the were present, including lecture is “Location, areas around the newly safe to lower the scale of social Lindenwood University, said. Rep's Race is worthy production, though a disquieting play criminology and criminal Rob Dominano, graduate location, location.” area seem to get better as intervention while making CATE MARQUIS A&E Editor Talbott) are black and white, whether they want it or not. of what makes Mamet's plays this production. The actors mentor, Lawson, in the first respectively, so their law firm “Race” raises fun. That the playwright make the most of Mamet's act but is a more fiery figure “Race” is the title and the looks like a good choice for uncomfortable topics ,but does not shy away from sparkling dialog, building in the second, bringing forth underlying issue in David a rich white guy hoping to Mamet is a master of dialog difficult subjects makes riveting characters. Jeff unspoken subtext about her Mamet's drama about a law only down the racial aspects and character, which means them thought-provoking Talbott as Lawson has the employers and the client. firm planning the defense of a of a case. Charles Strickland that the exploration is and gripping. That they also most lines in the first act, The set is a perfect visual wealthy white man accused of (Mark Elliot Wilson) is intelligent, often humorous yield few easy answers makes crafting an out-going razor- metaphor. The single set is raping a black woman, which just such a rich white guy, and sometimes disquieting. them sometimes disquieting. sharp lawyer in a high-energy a modern-style conference is the current production on casting himself in the most Mamet's sparkling, quick- All are the case for “Race.” and highly entertaining room surrounded by glass the Repertory Theater of St. politically-correct light witted and often bitingly There is hardly a hotter performance. Morocco walls with sliding glass Louis' Browning Mainstage while claiming innocence. funny dialog. He entertains topic than race. Mamet's Omari's Brown is a more doors, decorated by a large in the Loretto-Hilton The law partners are aided when the law partners discuss politcal drift toward the right dignified, reserved person, copy of the preamble to Theater through March 4. by a recently-hired junior an angle for the defense. means the play often treads letting Lawson do the talking the Constitution. All the The storyline echoes the lawyer named Susan (Zooey Once committed to the case, on incendiary territory. Many until critical junctures. glass is frosted, so we see real-life case of Dominique Martinson), who is young, their concern is not guilt topics are touched on, such When Brown weighs in, he people outside the room Strauss-Kahn, the wealthy beautiful, talented and black. or innocence, as Lawson as class privilege, political is the kind of person who but details are obscured. French political figure The financial allure of wittily explains, only how correctness and affirmative commands attention and the “Race” is a disquieting accused of raping a maid in a wealthy client tempts they are going to convince action. The context of stage. Mark Elliot Wilson play but a worthy New York last year. In fact, Brown and Lawson but the jury, their “audience,” discussion is race but it as Strickland wraps himself production. Student the 2009 play pre-dates their eagerness is tempered of his innocence, even if it could as easily be sexism. in a politically-correct discounts and bargain “rush” that event. The play by the by the fact that theirs is the means convincing them that Curiouslytt, that subject blanket, ricocheting between tickets are available for the award-winning Mamet had a second law firm this client their client did something is never raised, although privileged arrogance, Rep's production of “Race,” year-long run on Broadway. visited. This fact raises else more outrageous. many of its issues become embarrassment and a desire on the Webster University Law partners Henry suspicions, but one fateful The mix of braininess, much clearer, ethically and to confess, although not to campus, 130 Edgar Brown (Morocco Omari) step inadvertently commits verbal fireworks, sharp morally, through that lens. the crime. Zooey Martinson's Road, through March 4. and Jack Lawson (Jeff the law firm to the case, humor and cynicism is part The performance makes Susan attends closely to her Grade: B 12 | The Current | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | FEATURES UMSL community connects with Ireland at traditional Irish singing event HALI FLINTRIP News Editor songs, performed by Wall, Professor of Irish studies covered historical topics at UMSL, was responsible Thursday, February like the Irish rebellion for organizing the event. 10, world-champion and and the fall of Napoleon The mission of the Smurfit traditional Irish singer Bonaparte. Wall said that - Stone Irish Studies Niall Wall conducted a many Sean Nos songs on organization, Dr. Wall presentation on Sean Nos political topics masked said, is to “make Irish for University of Missouri their meanings in order to culture and Irish-American – St. Louis’ faculty, keep those who sang them culture available to UMSL students and eager guests. safe from repercussion. The students, faculty and the Sponsored by the Smurfit- songs could have served the St. Louis community.” Stone Professorship in purpose of reminding a very Dr. Wall planned for the Irish studies and held in downtrodden yet patriotic Sean Nos singing event to be the music building on population of their unity educational and enjoyable. south campus, the event and commitment to the He even asked a section included a discussion on cause of Ireland. Many of his English literature the style of traditional of these songs were sad. course to attend because he Irish music, subject matter The Sean Nos songs wants busy students who and history, as well as the Wall performed with may not otherwise have the performance of traditional lighter themes included a opportunity to experience Sean Nos in a capella style. love story. “Do not worry, on campus events or Wall opened the event this one has a happy Irish culture to have an by explaining that the ending,” Wall said, he opportunity to attend. style of Sean Nos translates also sang a song about the Dr. Wall is from Ireland, directly to “Old Style,” or topic of Irish whiskey. The and he finds that Irish traditional. “It is always a event ended in a question- cultural material has value capella,” Wall said. “Some and-answer session. for Americans. “Irish people have called it… Though the music was [cultural] material is central singing without music, almost entirely unfamiliar to American material… but [Sean Nos singers] to the audience, for whom and 50 million Americans would say that the singing solo a capella singing is claim Irish heritage. Irish is music. We would say almost certainly not the studies material is of a accompaniment gets in the norm, each song received an very high quality,” he said. way.” Sean Nos songs are adamant round of applause. “[Sean Nos singing] is the almost always performed Sean Nos music is relatable oldest traditional singing solo, without any other despite its unfamiliarity in in Europe, and it still singers and no groups. sound. It is down-to-earth continues,” Dr. Wall said. According to National and contains messages that “For some people, it will Geographic, Sean Nos are are easily relatable. Staying be the first introduction to typically performed in true to his craft and its Irish singing or Irish music. the Irish language. Still, importance, Wall, who is For others who know a the style translates well to also a singing instructor, little bit about it, it will English, and many English did not hesitate to recruit give them something new speakers are already, any individual interested and something different, unknowingly familiar with in taking up this kind of and for those who know old-style Irish ballads. singing. He put particular a lot about Irish singing Songs sung in the emphasis on the crafts need and Irish culture, it will be Sean Nos style can be of a younger generation. just a top rate performance thematically heavy or light. Dr. Eamonn Wall, the for them to enjoy.” The traditional, time-tested Smurfit - Stone Endowed

Find more UMSL current events at: www.thecurrent-online.com Dr. Eamonn Wall, professor of English and Irish studies, gives an introduction to his brother Niall Wall’s recital. NIKKI VAHLE / THE CURRENT FEATURES | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | The Current | 13 Hollywood images, southern realties: How “The Help” is unhelpful

ALADEEN KLONOWSKI el consisted of Kathleen to be content as they leave came to the conclusion does not participate in this her hired maid, Minnie? Staff Writer Nigro, assistant teaching the theater, but upon closer that Hollywood cannot be movie trope as much as Chelesa Holden, senior, professor, English and gen- inspection at last Wednes- blamed entirely. They also movies such as “The Leg- criminal justice, believes Can a “feel-good” movie der studies, Ph.D.; Dar- day’s event, some thought- defended media by declar- end of Bagger Vance” and in the idea that this rela- or best-selling book really ryl Frierson, 2011 Black provoking issues came up. ing that society is provided “The Family Man,” but it tionship between a white change a person’s views on Weblog Award winner and For a film to accurately with the entertainment that still lurks in the subtext. woman and her maid was racism, or only sooth them graduate, Iowa State Uni- portray any event or his- it wants and pays to see. For awhile, the panel made possible due to a into the false belief that versity who has degrees in torical timeline to view- The panel discussed how discussed movies with mutual understanding of things have gotten better history as well as journal- ers, honesty is necessary. Hollywood has a tendency largely black ensembles and a world outside of South- since the period in which ism and mass communica- It is necessary to neither to place people on pedes- why such ensembles are not ern debutantes. An un- the movie or book is set? tions and Angela Mitchell, belittle nor improve the tals and how this inhibits seen very often. This led derstsanding such as this This issue and many others a student with a master’s imagery of the characters the viewer’s ability to see to a few questions about would have been a rarity in were discussed Wednesday, degree of fine arts in cre- and events in the film. that character as a real per- what would have happened the timeframe “The Help” February 8 in the Student ative writing and a recent “They talk about it as son and not a plot device. to the “The Help” if Skee- looks to accurately portray. Government Association recipient of the Riverfront a ‘feel-good’ movie and In movies about race, this ter, the white protagonist, However, she also believes Chamber on the top floor Times Master Mind Award. I think there is a cer- problem manifests as the was not the main focus. that while this relation- of the Millennium Student Why would “The Help” tain amount of danger in “Magical Negro,” as Frier- As far as white stereo- ship made the movie bet- Center on the University of not be a success? After all, that,” Nigro said. “I think son called it. He explained types go, the panel dis- ter as a whole, it is far from Missouri - St. Louis’ cam- it is based on a best-selling there is a certain amount that this is a phenomenon cussed Celia as a “hooker the truth of the situation. pus after three viewings of novel, presents an opportu- of danger in ennobling in movies where a black with a heart of gold.” The panel closed with a the 2012 Oscar-nominat- nity for the showcasing of the downtrodden. There character shows up to help Amongst her community discussion on how our so- ed motion picture “The popular “Mad Men”-esque is just as much danger in solve the problems that the of white housewives, Ce- ciety is afraid to talk about Help.” The viewings were fashion, stars American that as making someone white characters are hav- lia is deemed “white trash” race. Frierson believes that offered to the student body sweetheart Emma Stone look evil. It is just a dan- ing, but there is no char- and is ostracized because of we are who we are and between the hours of 12:00 and puts frequent support- ger that’s made somebody acter development for the her unglamorous upbring- that by not talking about p.m. and 5:00 p.m., with ing actress Viola Davis in seem to be without flaws.” black character. “Oh, they ing and lifestyle choices. race, we as a society are a paneled discussion tak- the forefront for the first Despite its disapproval just appeared from some- Is it possible that it is be- poisoning America. Race ing place around 7:30 p.m. time in her career. Holly- of the direction that cin- where,” Frierson said. He cause of her poor relations may be a sensitive subject, The three-person pan- wood expects a moviegoer ema is heading, the panel amended that “The Help” that she is able to befriend but honesty is necessary. St. Louis poets come out to honor black women at “Black Women Rock” event

ASHLEY ATKINS With the entire month of of the night was Robia women in the crowd the open-mic portion of the people to come out and see Features Editor February being dedicated Fields a.k.a “Iggnhyte.” broke their uncertainty program, Dre Sisk “Black that we actually put a lot of to black history, the Her own personal goal was with their announcements Diamond,” sophomore, effort in to making a show “I think that black purpose of this particular to have a positive influence of achievement, many St. Louis Community about women in a positive history is the stepping stone event was to recognize on the young women in the citing the academic College-Flo Valley, way, maintaining the of everything that makes the talent and importance audience, something that advancement of their expressed his problem integrity of the show all the this country so great. We of the black woman. she felt could be achieved high-school-aged children. with the word “b****.” way through,” Neal said. invented everything from Audience member through interaction. She An accomplishment “I came out tonight For St. Louis poet and the traffic light to the super- Jennifer James had heard proceeded to pick various achieved in a single- because I am definitely a artist Louis Conphliction, soaker,” Jerry Washington, about the show from one girls throughout the parent household. black woman who rocks,” the goal for the evening audience member, said. of its creators, Mari Carter, audience and ask them, The program was set to “Lightning” said. “I was to make sure “We are a beautiful culture, UPB president, who often “Why do you rock?” get started with the first appreciate the recognition that every woman in a culture that everybody “spits” at the Poor Souls “I know why I rock, guest poet of the night, AJA of all the communities attendance walked out wants to be a part of.” Art Gallery in St. Louis. and clearly everybody La Starr. Her performance and diversities at this in a better mindset. Thursday, February 9, “She announced that can see why the poets up had to do with the fact school. Being able to “I hope that every the University Program she was doing a show here there rock, but why do that women use designer focus on women for woman walked out of here Board at the University at UMSL, so I decided to you rock?” Fields said. clothes to build up their one night is beautiful.” feeling a little more secure, of Missouri - St. Louis come and support and hear “You are just as important own personal worth. Andrea Neal, freshman, a little more comfortable hosted the university’s some new talent,” James as everybody else.” A young saxophonist business, closed out the and a little more happy first ever “Black Women said. “This is a spin-off of Surprisingly, the had come to the event to evening by singing Alicia with themselves. I do not Rock” event. Around 100 Black Girls Rock. This is audience of college- entertain the women with Keys’ “Superwoman” know what my personal individuals, predominately Black Women Rock so the educated women felt his interpretation of Tevin leaving the audience poetry gave them because women, flooded into the same energy, finesse and uncertain about the Campbell’s “Can We Talk.” with the final message I know that everybody Pilot House for a night creativity that went into that question, dodging their An St. Louis poet known as participants hoped would perceives things differently, of music and spoken nationally syndicated show, answers by crediting “Lightning” talked about sum up the entire event. but I just hope that poetry from some of St. I am expecting here tonight the event as a reason to the black women owning up “Our goal was to honor they felt better leaving Louis’ discovered and through spoken word.” act and feel fabulous. It to their sexiness, but doing black women for black than when they came undiscovered talent. St. Louis poet and hostess was not until the older so through respect. During history month. We wanted in,” Conphliction said. 14 | The Current | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | SPORTS Sports

Justin Hightower, senior, communications, runs past Drury on Saturday, February 11, 2012. JENNY MEAHAN / THE CURRENT Men’s Basketball season heats up; Tritons stay hot OWEN SHROYER Sports Editor winning streak in nearly a Missouri S&T continued to was able to jump out to a at 61, then again at 63, to ence (most conference wins month, as they have been make the game tough for the quick four-point lead, but it send the Tritons to their sec- in Tritons history), the Tri- After a battle-tested Uni- trading wins and loses in Tritons, and had f ve d o u - was short lived, and Missouri ond straight overtime game. tons control their own des- versity of Missouri - St. their previous f ve games. ble-digit leads in the second S&T closed out the Tritons UMSL was not be bullied tiny in their division and Louis men’s basketball team T e f rst half of T u r s - half. T ey once led by eleven on their home court 83-79, or beaten this time. T ey will win it for the f rst time went on the road to win two day’s game was back and points. Again, the Tritons handing the Tritons their came out strong and sent if they win the conference. tough conference games, forth, as well as being found themselves down by f rst home loss of the season. a message on their home T e men’s basketball team they came home to Chuck evenly-matched. Missouri nine points right around the With no time to hang their court, drumming Drury by has three games remaining: Smith court for two tough S&T built the largest lead f ve-minute mark and again heads, the Tritons played eleven points in overtime, February 16 at home against conference games. Play- of the half with just less they rallied back. Aareon again Saturday night at home en route to an 82-71 vic- Quincy (UMSL pack the ing at home was friendly to than f ve minutes to play Smith, freshman, undecid- against Drury, who they also tory. Troy Long again led the stands night), February 18 at the Triton’s, as approaching when they led by nine. ed, saw his role increase in beat early on in the season. Tritons in scoring with 24 Illinois Springf eld, and then T ursday night’s match- UMSL rallied in the f nal recent games and stepped up T e Tritons seemed driv- points, as Charlie Woods, ju- the regular season f nale at up against Missouri S&T, four minutes to gain a one- big in this game with four en and hungry to get back nior, psychology, was grind- home against in town rival the Tritons had not lost point advantage at halftime. clutch points late. Joshua in the win column, leading ing it out on both ends with Maryville for senior night. at home this season (9-0). Missouri S&T reacted by McCoy, junior, commu- the entire f rst half of this 15 rebounds, eleven points, Quincy and Illinois Spring- Very early in the season, coming out in the second nications, and Troy Long, matchup and even coming three blocks and two steals. f eld are both only one game the Tritons played at Mis- half and making the f rst senior, liberal studies, both out of the break and con- Pulling of the victory behind the Tritons in con- souri S&T and won 79-70, three f eld goals, all three- went four-for-four from the tinuing to dominate the against Drury was huge ference, so these games will in the beginning of their pointers, and adding a free- line in the closing minute game. In fact, the Tritons and kept the Tritons in sole be hard fought no doubt. impressive ten-game win throw to make their own to help the Tritons tie the led the entire game until possession of f rst place in T e team needs our support streak. Now, the Tritons ten-point run and gain back game and sent it to overtime. just under two minutes re- the west division. At 16-7 as they close out the pro- looked to start their f rst their nine-point advantage. In the overtime, UMSL mained, when Drury tied it overall and 11-4 in confer- gram’s greatest season ever. SPORTS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | The Current | 15

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Komen reverses its decision on Planned Parenthood Participants shout slogans and display p lacards during a rally to “stand up for wo men’s health” at the National Mall in Washing DEANNA MONROE ton, DC. COURTESY OF JEWEL view with FOX News that SAMAD, Staff Writer AFP / GETTY IMA the story her foundation i in her resignation, notwith GES s - subject of an inquiry by embroiled in represents a “vi standing Komen’s new grant- Brinker also said Karen Handel, Vice P - making policies regarding Representative Clif Sterns , “Let me ness event here in the down resi- cious attack and coercion by tell you for the record that - dent of Susan G. Komen for Planned Parenthood funding. (Republican-Florida) who is town St. Louis area, the breast Planned Parenthood.” It has Karen did not have anythin the Cure, resigned on Febru looking into whether the or g cancer charity behemoth - been alleged by former em She also acknowledged - to do with the decision.” ary 7, 2012 after a f - that there was intense pres ganization illegally used funds raked in $357 million in rev restorm ployees of the Komen founda Despite the fact that - of controversy resulted from - - for abortion-related services. enue last year, maki tion that Handel was the driv sure with regards t o grants Brinker refuted claims t ng it the the organization’s decision to - Komen then revised their hat world’s largest cancer charity. ing force behind the decision. for Planned Parenthood, the funding cuts were po cut funding to Planned most notably, from Catho policy last Friday and are - Te decision to halt fund Par- “I clearly acknowledge - litical, critics point out - enthood, the nation’s lead lic groups. In 2010, w now stating that only inves ing caused a public relations - my role in the process but hen - that out of the founda ing sexual and reproductive tigations that are conclu - nightmare that grew out of to suggest I had sole author Handel ran for governor - tion’s 2000 recipients, only healthcare provider and a - of Georgia, she actively sively criminal will result a backlash from the foun d- ity is just absurd,” Handel in Planned Parenthood was - vocate. Planned Parenthood denial of grant funding, thus dation’s many suppor said to FOX. “I was pa pledged to eliminate grants put on the chopping block. ters. ofers programs for HIV/ rt of allowing Planned Parent Tis has created a window the decision-making process, for Planned Parenthood that - In the ensuing chaos, AIDS treatment and preven hood’s funding application of opportunity for other - but I was not the sole decid would provide breast and Planned Parenthood has tion, teen pregnancy aware - to remain in good standing. breast cancer charities, such - er,” she said in an inte cervical cancer screenings. received more than $3 mil ness, family planning and rview Last week, Komen’s deci In response to charges of - as Susan Love’s foundation, with ABC afliate WSB. “I - lion from thousands of parent-child communicat sion to withdraw funding acting under pressure fr Army of Women, to attract ion. embraced the fact that I was om people across the country, Handel has acknowledged anti-abortion groups, Komen donors. “Let’s redirect all involved in the project. I to Planned Parenthood was courtesy of Planned Par that she played a role in the founder and CEO, Nancy - the money that will be spent embraced the fact that I led based on a prior guideline enthood’s St. Louis region. decision to withdraw fund that prevented them Brinker, said the founda on investigating Planned - the project.” She went on to from - “Te charity plans its ing to the renowned women’s giving grants to an organiza tion’s decision to withdraw Parenthood into funding acknowledge that “contro - funding decision on an o healthcare service provi - tion that is under investiga funding was not political a r- studies looking to fnd the der. versy surrounding Planned - nd ganization’s ability to provide Handel said in an inter tion of any sort. Currently, stated in an interview that cause and prevent the dis - Parenthood” played a role she was “disappointed by the mammograms,” said Komen - Planned Parenthood is the board member John R ease once and for all,” Love gross mischaracterization.” afaelli. Known for its annual 5K ft said to potential defectors. ‘FracturedMan Eating Realities’ Sandwich ALSO INSIDE - DonnaNew art Childree installation Gotlib’s feeds work one man Crime demographics 7 chronicled ‘Criminology of Place’ Men’s basketball update 1311 analyzed at MSC 14 GLVC updates and statistics

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Is solitary confnement an appropriate way to punish criminals? Solitary confinement is not a Despite bad reputation, soli- humane form of punishment tary confinement is needed

Some might ask, “What nied dental care, which forced Tink about how difcult it is Solitary confnement is prive the detective of sleep—he as a method of punishment is solitary confnement?” Ac- him to pull out his own tooth. just being confned at your job necessary for certain prison- did not receive food or water. for poorly behaved prisoners. cording to the online source He was not given a trial. for eight hours; at the end of ers. It preserves the safety and Finally, when he begged for More importantly, it is a way to Wikipedia, it is a special form He never saw a judge dur- your shift you are running to quality of life for all prison water, his voice parched and ensure the safety of other well- of imprisonment in which ing his confnement. He was get out of that environment. residents and is not intoler- strained, a guard splashed some behaved inmates and prison a prisoner is isolated from entitled to one hour per day Are we giving too much ably cruel when used prop- over his face, providing him staf. If a prisoner behaves dan- any human contact, though out of his cell, but accord- power to the guards? Te ne- erly and with consideration with mere drops to swallow. gerously, obviously they must often with the exception of ing to his lawyer, Slevin was glect and mistreatment of pris- for the health of the confned. With representations of be removed from the group. members of the prison staf. often not even granted that oners occurs because prisons Te issue of solitary con- solitary confnement like that What more humane form It is sometimes employed as a minimal amount of freedom. have grown beyond the ability fnement has received new being shown to the general of punishment can be assigned form of punishment beyond Slevin now sufers from to control the environment, media attention and enhanced public, it is no wonder that to someone who is already in incarceration and has been post-traumatic stress disorder. and guards have implemented scrutiny since former prisoner many call it an inhumane and prison? Generally, inmates’ cited as an additional measure Tis is a mental health condi- harsh and unreasonable tactics Stephen Slevin sued after be- uncalled-for practice. How- amenities consist only of neces- of protection from the crimi- tion that is triggered by a ter- to maintain control over such a ing held in solitary confne- ever, there is no reason to be- sities like food, shelter and hy- nal. It is also used in instances rifying event. Symptoms may population. Ignorance is no ex- ment. He was recently awarded lieve that fctional cases like giene. Social contact is one of where a criminal has violated include fashbacks, nightmares cuse. Many in the system have $22 million dollars in dam- the one mentioned above, or the only pleasantries in prison- prison regulations, as a form and severe anxiety, as well adopted a “take care of business ages for the health and men- extreme cases like Slevin’s, are ers’ lives that could be removed of protective custody or to as uncontrollable thoughts attitude” that allows staf to do tal problems that he claimed anywhere close to the norm. without doing dangerous, tan- implement a suicide watch. about the event. Recently, what they want without proper to sufer from this treatment. Te concept of solitary con- gible damage to health. Solitary Why should we talk about he was awarded $22 million supervision to rein them in. Slevin was reportedly denied fnement is familiar, but is rare- confnement seems reasonable it or have a debate on solitary dollars in damages for endur- Solitary confnement has so access to proper healthcare, ly mentioned in current events when examined within the confnement? It is because of ing inhumane conditions in many negative efects on pris- including dental and mental media coverage. And no news context in which it is practiced. the efects the method has on the Dona Ana county jail. oners. It can cause depression; healthcare, and kept in a cell is good news; if a notable num- It is understandably dif- our prisoners. According to While in solitary confne- prisoners can become physical- with nothing but unnatu- ber of solitary confnement fcult to reconcile the idea of MSNBC online news source, ment, there are no group ly and psychologically destruc- ral light for 23 hours a day. cases resulted in the dangerous locking someone up without Stephen Slevin, 57, was ar- activities—no work, no edu- tive. According to the National Shockingly, media portray- neglect that Slevin described, social contact with our society’s rested in August 2005 in New cational opportunities, no Electronic Library for Health, als of solitary confnement have we would hear about it more standards of morality and hu- Mexico’s Dona Ana county. communal eating, no sports many have committed suicide. made the punishment seem often. We do not, so while mane treatment. But these are He was charged with aggra- and no attempts at rehabilita- Criminals should be pun- still worse. An episode of “Law Slevin’s case was horrifying and prisoners, not naughty kinder- vated driving while under the tion. Showers are only allowed ished in a humane way. Pris- and Order: Criminal Intent” ought not to be repeated, the garteners! Nobody deserves the infuence and possession of a during the one hour that those oners are still citizens and portrays a detective going un- prison system can now move torture-reminiscent treatment stolen vehicle, although Slevin in solitary confnement are not are still entitled to their ba- dercover into prison where he on and continue with the prac- Slevin reported, but ultimately, maintains the car was lent to forced to remain in their cells, sic rights. Tey have a right is taken into solitary confne- tice of solitary confnement. solitary confnement does not him by a friend. Slevin was and even then, they cannot to interact with others and ment and experiences nothing Solitary confnement, like inherently include such treat- placed in solitary confnement take them every day. Prisoners not be deprived of regular short of torture. Strapped to any policy, fails when used in- ment. Solitary confnement for two years. He sufered from are confned to a concrete cell contact. We are all creatures a tiny metal table in a sterile correctly, as it appears to have contributes to the overall safety depression prior to his convic- in which they never see grass, that enjoy social interaction. room, held too close to the been in Slevin’s case. Still, there of prisons, which improves the tion and claims he was denied trees, earth or any part of the Prisoners should be rehabili- ceiling and its forescent light- is nothing inherently inhu- conditions for the majority of medical care while in solitary natural world. Imagine not tated and not just subjected ing—which was a technique mane about the practice. It has inmates; it is a necessary prac- confnement. He was also de- seeing sunlight, day after day. to inhumane punishments. used by prison guards to de- a defnite role within prisons tice in an undesirable situation. OPINIONS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | The Current | 17 Opinions OUR OPINION JANACA’S TOP FIVE Schools should be more honest eBooks are the new wave of about historical figures, not less the future; are you on board?

“History is the torch that is stance is merely an opinion, mune to making mistakes, both It is more than obvious load a book while lounging meant to illuminate the past, one that students may come in their actions and what they that, in the 21st century, we in pajamas and drinking a to guard us against the rep- to on their own after learning allowed to happen. What con- are living in a digital world. cup of cofee. Is the Metro etition of our mistakes of other the facts. Telling students what clusions students come to about Anything can be download- running late? Why not pe- days. We cannot join in the to think about what they learn the men who helped build this ed of the Internet, products ruse the digital bookstore rewriting of history to make it eliminates the need for critical country is a mental exercise from across the world can and download a couple conform to our comfort and thinking – something that is that they are more than capable be shipped to your door- new books while waiting? convenience.” Te preceding already a problem in our school of conducting for themselves. step and a wealth of knowl- 3) What college stu- quote from Claude G. Bow- systems. It’s not for anyone “Slavery is of course por- edge is available from a va- dent doesn’t love cheaper ers’ “Te U.S. and the Spanish but the students themselves to trayed in the textbooks nowa- riety of diferent websites. textbooks? Civil War” begins the Change. decide how they should view days I’m sure as a totally Te next big craze in the Who wouldn’t mind pay- org petition that seeks to fght the founding fathers and their negative thing. Had there not digital world is eBooks. An ing a cheaper price for the against the rewriting of Ameri- actions. While it can be said been slavery in the South, the entire library that is avail- same book? More and more Janaca Scherer can history in textbooks. As of that the founding fathers were economy would’ve fallen,” Ten- able to download in an in- textbooks are being ofered or LED screens. Need Inter- early January, there are those in acting in accordance with the nessee Tea Party member Brian stant, anytime, anywhere… in a digital format and for net access? Would you prefer Tennessee who are seeking not common views of the time pe- Rieck. Tis is an example of the Now that is taking “instant cheaper prices. Publishers WiFi or 3G? You can even to illuminate that past, but to riod in which they lived, going Tea Party mentality: if the facts access” to a whole new level. don’t have to pay for the watch movies on the latest place it in a dark corner in fa- as far as saying that because of don’t ft their vision of what is or 1) No bulky, heavy printing of the book or ship- eReaders; you can play apps vor of more fattering topics. that, their actions are justifable what should be, they will sim- books to carry around. ping costs and that gets re- on others. eReaders aren’t Tea Party activists in Ten- makes the leap from historical ply present their own opinions Tat’s right. No need to fected in the book price. eB- just digital books anymore. nessee are pushing for major fact to opinion based on fact. as “facts” instead. If students carry around a 400-page ooks can be over 50 percent Tey are so much more. rewrites when it comes to how What are Tea Party activ- choose to view the founding book; a Kindle weighs less of the regular shelf price. Only have limited funds? textbooks present the found- ists so afraid of? We as a society fathers negatively because they than a notebook and about Classics (like “Alice in Won- Buy an eReader for as low ing fathers; as of present time, should not shy away from the owned slaves, that is their right. the same size. A single derland”, “Pride and Preju- as $70. Tere is an eRead- current representations are ugly side of history. Eliminating No group should have so much eReader can carry up to dice” and “Little Women”) er out there for everyone. viewed by the group as be- certain topics from textbooks power in what conclusions stu- 1,400 books, no matter their are all free thanks to Project 5) Printing fewer books ing biased portrayals. Changes prevents students from con- dents come to after learning length or size, on one tiny Gutenberg. Tis is a priceless is better for the environ- would include downplaying ducting an open dialogue both the reality of American history, little device. No more back resource for any students who ment. the founding fathers involve- about history and those who but this power and infuence pain due to textbooks that have to take English classes. Who doesn’t love going ment with slavery and putting created it. Te founding fathers is exactly what the Tea Party is all seem to weigh 40 pounds Now, instead of having to go green? It means no more less focus on the mistreatment were not fawless; what histori- seeking by altering both text- apiece. An eReader can eas- out and buy a huge stack of wasted trees or paper. It of Native Americans. All men- cal fgures were? Presenting his- books and teaching methods. ily ft into a purse or back overpriced books that they means no pollution from the tion of the trans-Atlantic slave torical fgures as the imperfect When all is said is done, pocket. It’s possible to fnish need to drag with them to printing factory. It means no trade would be replaced with human beings that they were there’s only one reason- one book and start another each class every semester, gas spent delivering books “Atlantic triangular trade.” only aids in changing them able course of action: pres- without having to move they can get all their requi- across the country. In this “Te thing we need to focus from cardboard fgures to actual ent students with the facts more than a couple fngers. site reading material for free day and age, it is time to on about the founders is that, human beings that students and let them come to what- 2) Instant access? 4) Te variety of reading start taking a stand against given the social structure of their can more readily empathize ever conclusions they may. Tese days, it is possible devices is ridiculous. the wasteful ways of yester- time, they were revolutionar- with, sharpening the impor- Unsigned editorials re- to download a book, maga- Tere are iPads, iPods and year. Buying books digitally ies who brought liberty into a tant life-skill of acknowledging fect the majority viewpoint zine or newspaper at any iPhones; there are Kindles makes it possible to make a world where it hadn’t existed, that very few people, no matter of Te Current’s Editorial time. Never again will a li- and Nooks. Phones can diference. Imagine if every- to everybody -- not all equally what they do in their lives, are Board: Matthew Poposky, Jer- brary or bookstore be closed, download the Kindle app, one had some sort of eRead- instantly -- and it was their wholly good or bad. Despite emy Zschau, Janaca Scherer, because a digital store never and any tablet can be con- er. Tere would be no need progress that we need to look what they did contribute to Ashley Atkins, Hali Flintrop, closes. It is possible to down- verted into a reader. Te for textbooks. No need to at,” Hal Rounds, a spokesman the forming of our nation, the Cate Marquis, Sharon Pruitt, load a book at midnight on screen size of an eReader can print of journal articles for for the organization, said. Tis founding fathers were not im- Owen Shroyer, and Nikki Vahle. the day it comes out. You range from a mere 6 inches to research. Not even leisure can even preorder it and it a whopping 9.7 inches. Text reading would be in a physi- will be “delivered” directly size can be changed to be cal form. All of this can be What do you think? to the eReader when it be- miniscule or to take up the done on one tiny eReader. comes available. Lines are entire screen. eReaders fea- Janaca Scherer is the www.thecurrent-online.com. virtually nonexistent be- ture black and white screens, Design Editor and a col- cause it’s possible to down- color screens, E-Ink screens umnist for Te Current. 18 | The Current | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | OPINIONS SCIENCE MATTERS MAD WORLD Chocolate, red wine, roses and From the mouths of babes: hate ‘broken heart’ syndrome and fear not limited to adults

Who says love has noth- in Kenya to move to more Most 14-year-olds want to get confused about what’s ing to do with science? sustainable methods. Roses money for their birthdays. right and okay. I really don’t In honor of Valentine’s are costly, but other flow- Some want lavish parties or want to grow up in a world Day, let us take a look ers are still romantic and an extended curfew – and where marriage isn’t such a at a sampler of scientific sexy - they are, after all, then there are some who, in- special thing anymore.” Te and health-related tidbits the sexual parts of plants. stead of a card full of cash or idea of heterosexual marriage related to popular Valen- Give your Valentine a new iPad, want those who being sacred has been used of- tine’s Day conventions. chocolate but only the are diferent from themselves ten as a reason why same-sex Look into your Valen- dark kind: to be refused the same rights. couples should not be allowed tine’s eyes: Real chocolate has lots For her birthday, a teenager to marry. However, there is no Pupils dilate when we are of healthy compounds, and in Maryland asked state legisla- way to ensure that marriage interested. If you are won- dark chocolate has more of Cate Marquis tors to vote “no” on marriage remains “special.” Are we as a Sharon Pruitt dering whether your sweet- the ingredients that make equality. A homeschooled teen society going to start voting heart shares your passionate that so. Resveratrol and Cardiologists have de- named Sarah stood before on which straight couples are be afected by their choice,” feelings, his or her eyes can cocoa flavonoids, which scribed a real medical Maryland’s Senate Judicial allowed to get married, just in Sarah said near the end of her tell you. Studies show that are found in dark choco- condition called “broken Proceedings Committee and case two people get married speech. But how is she afected our pupils dilate when we late with a cocoa content heart” syndrome. Also delivered a speech where she whom we don’t think should? by the decision of two com- feel strong emotions, not of 70 percent or higher, known as stress cardiomy- talked about how unfortunate Anyone can get married for plete strangers? If two people just in response to light- are the most notable of opathy, it can be caused by the children of gay parents are any reason. Just because the making a decision that she ing conditions. Some sci- these compounds. Res- highly stressful life events, and that marriage equality will marriage involves two hetero- does not agree with upsets her entists are using measure- veratrol has been linked like a romantic breakup, lead to legislators redefning sexual adults doesn’t mean it’s that much then it’s safe to say ments of pupil diameter in to lower blood sugar and the death of a spouse, words with reckless abandon. somehow a shining example of that she’s in for a lifetime of studies of mental activity. other health benefits. A job loss or extreme an- Sarah’s plea began as such: the sanctity of marriage. Unless headaches and unending stress. Don’t buy roses, or the 2009 study published in ger. Symptoms are simi- “Today is my 14th birthday those who use this defense are Rather than try to change and ecological downside of the Journal of Proteome lar to those of a heart at- and it would be the best birth- going to start picketing drunk- control the actions and per- Valentine’s Day: Research linked eating tack but most suffers of day present ever if you would en Vegas weddings between sonal decisions of others, why If you want to buy your dark chocolate reduced “broken heart” syndrome vote ‘no’ on gay marriage. I re- straight people who barely not attempt to grow your own sweetheart roses, the worst levels of stress hormones usually mend with time ally feel bad for the kids who know each other, bemoaning understanding when it comes day to do that is on Valen- in highly-stressed people. and medical intervention. have two parents who are the the declining sanctity of mar- to lifestyle choices that difer tine’s Day. They are expen- Red, red wine: In a few cases, the syn- same gender. Even though riage when it comes to same- from your own? Hopefully, sive and often picked over Forget champagne and drome is more serious. Re- some kids feel like it’s fne, they sex couples is hypocritical. kids like Sarah will be exposed as well but on top of that, go for the red wine for Val- searchers in a 2009 study have no idea what kind of won- Sarah continues on, declar- to experiences as they get older they can be bad for the en- entine’s. Like cocoa, red looked at a group of 70 derful experiences they miss out ing it is “rather scary to think that will broaden their minds vironment. 70 percent of wine has resveratrol. A patients diagnosed with on.” What exactly are the chil- that when I grow up, the leg- and their acceptance of others. roses sold in European su- June, 2007 study in Har- “broken heart” syndrome. dren of gay parents missing out islator or the court can change Te speech may have been permarkets come from Ke- vard Men’s Health Watch The patients arrived at the on? She never clarifed, but it the defnition of any word they delivered by a 14-year-old girl, nya, and British ecologist found that men who drink hospital with heart attack- must be said that heterosexual want. If they can change the but it brings to light a trou- Dr. David Harper of the four to seven glasses of red like symptoms. About 66 parents are in no way funda- defnition of marriage, then bling viewpoint that is held by Department of Biology at wine every week are 52 per- percent of them had ex- mentally better or more likely they could change the defni- many adults in this country. It the University of Leicester, cent less likely to be diag- perienced a very stressful to raise children in a healthy tion of any word.” Redefning is fear and ignorance that often Great Britain, has noted nosed with prostate cancer. life event shortly before environment. Te idea that old (some would say archaic) accompanies the fght against an devastating impact on The same study noted that coming to the hospital. heterosexual couples are some- defnitions is a common prac- same-sex marriage; that fear Lake Naivasha in Kenya as red wine appeared to pro- 20 percent required emer- how more wholesome com- tice. As society changes and and ignorance should not be a result. Harper has spent tect against advanced or gency treatment to keep pletely ignores the many in- evolves the words we use change allowed to stand in the way of 30 years doing wetlands aggressive cancers. Moder- them alive but all survived stances of horrifc parenting by and evolve in their mean- granting equal civil rights to all. research in the Lake Naiva- ate alcohol consumption, and made a full recovery. those who are mothers and fa- ing as well – as they should. Sharon Pruitt is the sha area. In a 2009 publi- including that of red wine, So this Valentine’s Day, thers in the “traditional” sense. “People have the choice Opinions Editor and a col- cation, Harper noted that has been linked to lower risk toast with red wine, nibble “I don’t want any more kids to be gay, but I don’t want to umnist for Te Current. Kenyan farms, by growing of heart attack, stroke and dark chocolates, look deep roses by environmentally diabetes. Moreover, an an- into your sweetheart’s eyes unsustainable methods tioxidant component in red and don’t get your heart were depleting and degrad- wine may help protect men broken. You’ll be health- ing the lake. Rose venders against lung cancer, a re- ier (and happier) for it. WHAT DO YOU THINK? were encouraged to pro- searcher at Kaiser Perman- Cate Marquis is the mote sustainably grown ente found in a 2008 study. Arts and Entertain- Let us know at www.thecurrent-online.com roses and since then, ef- “Broken heart” syn- ment Editor and a col- forts have been underway drome: umnist for The Current. HOROSCOPES | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | The Current | 19 CURRENT HOROSCOPES by The Inane Collective altered by: Horoscopes The Ramblings of Procreating Monkeys

AQUARIUS PISCES ARIES TAURUS (JAN. 21 - FEB. 19) (FEB. 20 - MARCH 20) (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20) (APRIL 21 - MAY 21) Pay no attention to the sim- Valentine’s Day is here and Never give up individuality. You Is “forever alone” a meme plicity allowed Aquarius this you have yet to plan anything need a partner who understands which you are familiar with? If year. It is time for you to re- extravagent with your partner. your uniqueness as a person. not, this year may be a year in ally shine - take your part- Perhaps this year is an opportu- When you ﬁ nd that partner, hold whiich you ﬁ nd yourself feel- ner out on their dream date nity to simply enjoy each others’ on tight. It is a rare person that ing a certain kinship with it. If this Valentine’s Day. Make all company without distractions. accepts and embraces differences you have a partner, be careful necessary arrangments now. as readily as similarities. - they are on edge right now.

GEMINI CANCER LEO VIRGO (MAY 22 - JUNE 21) (JUNE 22 - JULY 22) (JULY 23 - AUG. 21) (AUG. 22 - SEPT. 23) That restaurant your partner You have decided that this year, you That old fl ame trying to fi nd Courage is something you have wants to go to is just a tad too ex- their way back into your heart been lacking as of late. That cutie are going to fl y solo for Valentine’s Day. pensive, the gift they have been has certainly been tenacious as in your class/offi ce/yoga class has If you do have a partner, they want to begging for really does not suit of late. It may be time to give noticed you, as well, so what’s their style and you cannot give spend time with family anyway, so them a second chance. You the hold up? Buck up. Talk to up your entire day. Learn to com- everything will work out. Grab some haven’t noticed them? Oops. them and ask them out already. promise now, before it’s too late. chips, start up the electronics, and relax.

LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN (SEPT. 24 - OCT. 23) (OCT. 24 - NOV. 22) (NOV. 23 - DEC. 22) (DEC. 23 - JAN. 20) Keep in mind this Valentine’s Love comes in a wide variety of Give in. The past may be daunt- Your new sugar momma/ Day that attempting to bal- forms. While Valentine’s Day is ing and a source of constant daddy has been taking excel- ance the hearts of others is known as a holiday to celebrate doubt, but you cannot al- lent care of your needs thus not an act smiled upon by love with a partner, keep in mind low it to crush the future. Ac- far. However, they have al- the general public. Love is not that Valentines can come in all cept it, acknowledge it and ready informed you that they a game and must be treat- forms. Seek out your Valentine, move on to the future with do not acknowledge Valen- ed with respect to ﬂ ourish. whether it be romantic or not. arms open to accept love. tine’s Day. Sucks to be you.

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