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University of Missouri, St. Louis IRL @ UMSL Current (2010s) Student Newspapers 2-13-2012 Current, February 13, 2012 University of Missouri-St. Louis Follow this and additional works at: http://irl.umsl.edu/current2010s Recommended Citation University of Missouri-St. Louis, "Current, February 13, 2012" (2012). Current (2010s). 100. http://irl.umsl.edu/current2010s/100 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at IRL @ UMSL. It has been accepted for inclusion in Current (2010s) by an authorized administrator of IRL @ UMSL. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Feb. 13, 2012 VOL. 45; ISSUE 1368 TheWWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM Current Komen reverses its decision on Planned Parenthood Participants shout slogans and display placards during a rally to “stand up for women’s health” at the National Mall in Washington, DC. COURTESY OF JEWEL SAMAD, AFP / GETTY IMAGES 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......................................................................Charlotte Petty how to use clip art, how to design a presentation, custom animation, special effects, ideas for better presentation skills,