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Rachael Herndon Staff Writer The transition to a new e-mail plat- form began last November for UMKC Students touch lives students. Marilyn Reisenbichler, director of Support Services at UMKC Information Services, explained the purpose of the around the world change. “The university has partnered with Lydia Strong Microsoft to provide a new e-mail sys- Staff Writer tem for UMKC students,” she said. IV and AIDS “The new system called Outlook Live plague poverty- has much to offer. It allows UMKC to stricken popula- provide students with a larger mailbox tions around the and secure online data storage, while world. reducing overall costs to the university HA UMKC student organization and ultimately to the students. It also in- called GlobeMed is trying to reach cludes collaboration and social network- out to the victims in Africa. ing tools.” “We partner with Kabwohe Student Toni Jantz said her new e- Clinical Research Center (KCRC) mail works most of the time, but she in Bushenyi, Uganda,” said Mel- does a have problem. ony Chakrabarty, member of GlobeMed since 2008. “It is a “The most annoying thing phenomenal AIDS research center is that if e-mails get sent and treatment facility. And it is an inpatient and outpatient clinic as through Blackboard they well.” frequently show up in my GlobeMed is a national stu- dent-led organization that involves junk mail rather than my students in building partnerships inbox.” with clinics abroad. Currently, there are 19 chapters, each with its KRISTIN HUSTON own clinic partnership. Professor of English Opened in February 2004, KCRC offers HIV counseling, testing and prevention. “I can no longer get into my Hotmail “KCRC provides some of the account because it and Live are the same best quality care by the bright- system and platform,” Jantz said. est and best staff,” said Ashley Kristin Huston, professor of Eng- Hagaman, from the national office lish, said she has had trouble since she of GlobeMed. switched in November. Hagaman, the advisor for “The most annoying thing is that the UMKC GlobeMed chapter, if e-mails get sent through Blackboard Photo courtesy MELONY CHAKRABARTY they frequently show up in my junk mail met with Cleophas Tumuhairwe, Students in GlobeMed raise funds and supplies for medical aid in Uganda. HIV/AIDS project coordinator rather than my inbox,” she said. “Oth- for KCRC, and thought the clin- er than that, it’s been OK for the most ic would be a good partner for “They are both so excited to work “Our work is more about learn- Chakrabarty said. part.” UMKC. with students.” ing the social aspect of how to Building a partnership is the Reisenbichler said she is aware of “I had the privilege to also meet Students in GlobeMed don’t get properly address the health care first of GlobeMed’s objectives. these issues. the Executive Director Dr. Elioda directly involved in the medical needs and provide the community “We are also working with the UM Tumwesigye,” Hagaman said. aspect of health care. with an accessible health care,” See GLOBEMED I page 20 [University of Missouri] e-mail team so that e-mail from UMKC systems do not end up in junk mail folders,” she said. “And the e-mail tab in Blackboard has been updated so that it links to a Web page where students and faculty Tennis Club may move to the neighborhood can easily select either Exchange or the Rachael Herndon lot of people that like to come and use the Outlook Live e-mail system.” Staff Writer pool over the summer with the kids. We Most of the difficulties, Reisenbi- are put in a situation where that will not be chler said, are caused by the system be- Two years ago, the Rockhill Tennis Club ing new. received notice the Nelson-Atkins Museum “Some of the most common prob- of Art would be terminating the lease on “My parents joined here back in lems students are encountering with the property the club has used for 55 years. the ’60s. So, this really is a second new system are coping with change and Today, the Rockhill Tennis Club is pre- home for me. I learned to swim that is certainly understandable,” she paring to temporarily close as they move said. “Some of the tools within the new forward with their relocation to an estate in here. This is where I learned to system for moving e-mail are still evolv- the Crestwood Neighborhood near the Volk- play tennis.” ing, which is very common with today’s er campus. software and quick release cycles.” “We have been looking diligently over CHIP WALSH While the system is in development, the past couple years to find a place,” said Staff Photo Member and relocation director The Donnelly-Reed estate south of Epperson. the university is promising benefits for Dr. Ken Blundell, president of the Rockhill the future. Tennis Club. “It’s hard to find four acres in Mel Tyler, vice chancellor for Stu- midtown. We are in the position now where me. I learned to swim here. This is where I dent Affairs and Enrollment Manage- we have to move to survive.” available to them anymore.” learned to play tennis.” Chip Walsh, member and relocation di- ment, sent an e-mail to students Jan. 12 Blundell said there is a lot of history in Walsh said member camaraderie will fol- about the system and its perks. their current building. rector, grew up going to the club. “Some members have been members here “My parents joined here back in the ’60s,” since they were born,” he said. “We have a he said. “So, this really is a second home for See TENNIS I page 6 See E-MAIL I page 20 2 News February 1, 2010 www.unews.com CampusLIVE strives to be one-stop media shop Rachael Herndon links, local area restaurant menus, Staff Writer videos and student content and is an In 2007, a few college students ideal homepage for all UMKC stu- at the University of Massachusetts- dents. We have put everything you Amherst came up with the concept will ever need all in one place.” of CampusLIVE and got the site, and Jessica Moon said she can see the business, going. benefits. Now, along with more than 150 “Wow – it is kind of cool,” she other campuses in the United States, said. “I would have liked to have UMKC is offering CampusLIVE to something like that as a freshman its students. moving from far away. That’s cool CampusLIVE seeks to put every- especially for people that don’t know thing a college student would want what’s around here.” or need in one place. The CampusLIVE Web site says It has a referral the platform exists system where stu- “I like having for the sake of conve- dents can win prizes, nience for college stu- its “food finder” lists everything I need dents. restaurant hours and in one place. It is “CampusLIVE. com connects college menus and widgets very organized.” can be added to per- students to their on and off-campus re- sonalize the site. ANNIE VARGAS sources, in the quick- Student Annie est, simplest means Vargas said she is im- Student possible,” it reads. pressed by how useful “One-click access to it is. their daily lives. “I really like this,” The simple, smooth layout of she said. “I like having everything CampusLIVE.com provides campus- I need in one place. It is very orga- specific information, tying students nized. You have UMKC links on top to their university and local college and Facebook, Google, YouTube and communities.” the weather neatly put on the bot- While CampusLIVE is free to tom.” students, it is paid for by advertise- In a Jan. 10 e-mail to students, the ments from local businesses, like the UMKC CampusLIVE team doted on restaurants featured. its convenience. To learn more about Cam- “Many students have Cam- pusLIVE, go to www.campuslive. pusLIVE as a homepage,” the e-mail com/umkc. 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ASUM becomes active again Melissa Cowan and the bills that are passed are go- tion, envelopes and stamps are avail- cally, every student at UMKC is an Powell said. Staff Writer ing to directly affect a lot of stu- able. ambassador for ASUM, Powell said. Their main focus this semester Students founded Associated dents,” she said. “It’s your state reps But only four people are actually will be “Students Over Banks.” Students of the University of Mis- and city council that are really going “What goes on in running ASUM, including Powell. “Obama is trying to pass a bill souri (ASUM) in 1975 to get their to make the changes.” “We want to make it (ASUM) in- where wasteful subsidies will not be peers involved in government. Students may wonder why their government and the bills clusive,” Powell said. “Anyone can given to banks, but instead be given But the UMKC chapter hasn’t tuition is increasing or their finan- that are passed are going be a part of it.” to increase the federal aid,” Powell always been an active organization. cial aid is getting cut back, Powell to directly affect a lot of Powell stressed the importance said. This year, however, Senior Board said. But ASUM is there to help stu- of non-traditional students also be- But bank lobbyists are fighting Member Jasmine Powell is taking dents understand and lobby for their students. It’s your state coming involved because there are to keep this bill from passing. This charge and pushing ASUM into view. rights. reps and city council that issues, like scholarships, that affect would reduce the number of students “I was just an ambassador last “A lot of students feel like they them. needing a loan or at least from need- year so I didn’t really have much have issues that are important to are really going to make the They will kick off their “We the ing as much, she said. say,” Powell said. “I just did as I them,” Powell said. “But they don’t changes.” Students” campaign in February “We feel like debt and financial was told. But this year, we want to know the correct way to channel it or to make students aware of ASUM. aid transposes any type of category be active and get out and actually do get it to Jeff. City.” JASMINE POWELL Students will write their own Bill of you want to put a student in,” Pow- things.” ASUM will travel to Missouri’s Senior board member Rights. ell said. “Every student has to pay ASUM focuses on students’ capital to learn the correct way to They will also be handing out tuition.” rights and lobbying for student is- lobby. free t-shirts. To learn more about ASUM, find sues like higher education and finan- They will also help students at “You just come with whatever is- “Regardless of your partisanship them on Facebook or contact Powell cial aid, Powell said. least twice a month “Write Your sue you want to write about,” she said. or how active you want to be, you at [email protected]. “What goes on in government Rep” Powell said. All the informa- Students fund ASUM so, techni- should still know what’s going on,” [email protected] Get turned on ... Follow us on Become a fan on Visit Twitter! 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Dr. Max Skidmore, expert in public ben- Students and company representatives efits and policy, Chris Lester, from the Great- enjoyed a continental breakfast before er Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Jeff sitting down for a meet and greet. Bloemker, manager of Government Affairs Several local businesses came looking at Cerner Corporation, and other doctors and Photo KEVIN BRYCE for potential employees. professors sat on the panel. A panel of experts in Kansas City discuss health care legislation. The companies ranged from Cumulus Many panelists seemed supportive of Broadcasting Company to KMBC-TV 9 changing the current system. consumers, because we’re the ones that have passed by the Senate, which did not have a and The Examiner. Professor Michael Wood, from the Bloch to go fix it,” Bloemker said. public option and included a federal mandate It was set up in a speed-dating fashion School, said a lack of awareness is prohibit- Rather than advocate for solutions to the to carry health insurance. and each student was given one minute ing advancement of new legislation. problems, all of the panelists offered their own “Would it be better than what we have and 30 seconds to convince the represen- “We seem to be squandering this opportu- professional views on the health care problem. now, would it set up a system better than we tatives to hire them for an internship. nity because of a shortage of understanding Skidmore pointed out there are other coun- have?” Skidmore said. “Absolutely.” Although there were a few paid in- of the issues and over abundance of political tries that do have employer-based systems. Toward the end of the discussion, mem- ternships, several only offered college game-play,” Wood said. “We’re unique in one respect,” he said. bers of the audience were given the opportu- credit and experience. A big part of the discussion focused on the “We’re the only country in the world that nity to ask questions. Amber Wilkinson, a senior in Com- role of insurance companies. relies for a predominant part of our health Though he was not among the panelists, munication Studies who hopes to work Sharon Lee, director of Southwest Boule- care to come from private profit-making. … but rather a member of the audience, for- in public relations (PR) one day, felt the vard Family Health Care, said health insur- [But] very few countries have full, fledged mer mayor of Kansas City and physician Dr. brunch was successful. ance companies are like “legalized gambling.” so-called socialized medicine.” Charles B. Wheeler said after the discussion “I’ve talked to a lot of different com- “What happens is that we pay our money The only positive views of insurance com- there was a remarkable level of agreement panies, a lot of different people, any- and we hope that we’re going to do well and panies came from the audience. among the experts on the panel. where from radio to TV to PR and just we’re using the insurance companies as a Overall, most panelists seemed to be in “They knew what they were talking kind of got to see what was out there,” bookie,” she said. agreement about the way to move forward. about,” he said. Wilkinson said. While many members of the panel advo- “As long as we have a system that is setup The next panel discussion will be at 9:30 At the beginning of the brunch, a rep- cated for a more liberal system of single pay- with insurance companies being how our a.m. Feb. 27. It will focus on the employer per- resentative from each company told the er, the panel was not in complete agreement. health care is paid for, we are going to be in spective. potential interns a little about their com- “I am not looking to Congress for the an- this unsustainable, outrageously inefficient For more information about the series, pany. swer to this problem,” Bloemker said. system,” said Mary Lindsay, founding part- visit www.umkc.edu/news/announcements/ When the interviews started, some Instead, Bloemker and Lester advocated ner of Psychiatric and Family Services of UMKC-CommunityConversation_Health companies were more popular than oth- for a more individualistic approach. Greater Kansas City. Care2.asp. ers. “It’s brilliant to start this discussion with Skidmore said he favors the bill recently [email protected] KMBC-TV 9 had a steady line of stu- dents waiting to offer their résumés in hopes of being chosen for a credit-only internship, while the U.S. Tennis Asso- ciation had significantly fewer applicants Day in the Life: Stage manager interested in working for them. Every year, the Mercury Association Melissa Oribhabor fully admit that I could never be an actor.” hosts this brunch, so students who missed Assistant News Editor Many people involved in theater have big it in prior years have a chance to attend. dreams of Broadway and the bright lights of “I missed last year’s event, unfortu- Many kids grow up dreaming of being on nately,” Wilkinson said. “I heard it was stage, having all eyes on them. New York City, but that is another thing that sets Soska apart from other people in her field. a really nice opportunity to get to know But for second year graduate student Sa- businesses and put your name out there mantha Soska, her dream involves being be- Down the road in her career, she doesn’t picture her future out of the midwest. and, you know, network.” hind the scenes. Not only is an event like this impor- As a student and stage manager for the “I’m hoping it will be me stage managing tant for students, but the companies who UMKC Theatre Department, Soska has a full in Chicago [within five years], living there and schedule. Not only is she responsible for her working for a company and enjoying what I do attend find it helpful, as well. grades, she has actors, directors and a myriad and getting paid to do it.” “I always feel that that brunch really of others depending on her daily. She also has no plans for becoming a di- benefits both the students and the com- “There’s just such a wide variety of people,” rector, a job which requires a different set of panies that attend,” said Doug Montgom- Soska said. “Everyone is just very accepting skills than stage managing. It requires a dif- ery, promotions director and night host and it’s like we’re always together because it’s ferent vision, and Soska feels more comfort- for 105 the Fox. “It’s a good way for us such long hours. It’s like a big family.” Photo MELISSA ORIBHABOR able as a supervisor than an administrator. to reach out and it’s a great networking Soska received her undergraduate degree Samantha Soska. “The director tells everyone what to do,” event for the students.” in Lighting Design from Western Michigan Soska said. “I make sure they’re doing what 105 the Fox is offering a credit-only University, but came to UMKC because she to the theater. they’re told to do.” internship for the summer in production, wanted to do a two-year program. “I love the (technical) process, I love Whether or not Soska gets her dream job Web site maintenance and on-air tasks. On a typical day, she has class in the morn- watching everyone put what they’ve been do- in Chicago after graduation, she will not shift The success of this event is what has ing and office hours in the afternoon. She sits ing into the show,” Soska said. from her chosen career path. 105 the Fox coming back each year. in the office six hours a week to ensure stu- Soska only manages theater performances. “I can’t picture myself doing anything “We typically find a good core of can- dents and other members of the production She does not manage musicals, although she else,” she said. “This is what I’m good at.” didates to fill our internships every sum- team have everything they need. is open to the idea of a change from the usual Currently, she is working on a performance mer through that brunch,” Montgomery She spends her evenings at rehearsals from theater rehearsals, which are fun but repeti- called “Slammed,” which is about the reces- said. 7-11 p.m., but she is usually there an hour be- tive. sion in Kansas City. To inquire about an internship with fore to set up and an hour after to clean up. Her She has never acted in any of the plays she Tickets are $5 for students and the play is 105 the Fox, call the internship coordina- long day is finally finished after sending out a is involved in, which is unusual for someone scheduled to run Feb. 12-21 at the Performing tor, Chris Pack, at 913-514-3000. For all rehearsal report and plans for the next day’s in her position. Arts Center (PAC). Those interested in attend- other internship information, visit www. rehearsal. “Most people start out as actors and I’m ing can get tickets from the box office at PAC. career.umkc.edu/. As tiring as that can be, she remains drawn one of the ones that never did,” she said. “I can [email protected] [email protected] 4 News February 1, 2010 www.unews.com AUPD to leave Epperson House

Rachael Herndon be brought back and incorporated it is a good sign the program is Staff Writer into the final color scheme for the moving. Epperson House has been the building. Katz Hall is a great fit “It signifies growth,” he said. home of the Architecture, Urban for AUPD.” “Sort of helps to legitimize the Planning and Design (AUPD) Bob Simmons, assistant vice program in some way. AUPD gets program for many years. chancellor of Facilities, said the a real building with a sign and This fall, AUPD will leave Ep- studio space makes the renovated everything! Big time! More class- person and move to Katz Hall. Katz a great fit for AUPD. rooms, more workspaces, more “Everyone is very excited space for display of information. about it, to have new and more Katz gives AUPD room to grow.” useful spaces,” Richard Findley, “Katz Hall has great He added that Epperson’s professor of Architecture, said. bones and it has been our charm was the history, which Professor Joy Swallow, AUPD intention to honor the mid- made it a good place for design chair, is also looking forward to students. But he is going to keep the move. century modern era with an open mind about Katz. “Katz Hall was designed in the renovation.” “I’ve never visited,” he said. 1965 by Kivett & Myer (architects “I’ll have to come and check of the KC sports complex and JOY SWALLOW out the new digs upon comple- Kansas City Airport),” she said. AUPD chair tion. I am excited for the change “It is under renovation and will be though.” terrific. Different than Epperson, Josh Boehm, freshman in Ur- but designed for our use.” ban Planning and Design, said She said there are some inter- “I’m really excited about the he has mixed feelings about the esting architectural details about space for the architecture stu- move. Katz. dios,” Simmons said. “They have “Yeah, I mean, moving from “We had Tom Nelson, recently removed a bunch of walls and a supposedly haunted, 19th-Cen- retired principal from BNIM Ar- opened up the top floor. One of tury, Tudor-style mansion into chitecture [Berkebile Nelson Im- the great things about Katz Hall is a place like Katz Hall is a little menschuh McDowell], come for the large windows and the amount disappointing, especially because a forum on Katz Hall last year,” of daylight you get in. You didn’t I haven’t gotten to have a class in Swallow said. “His signature necessarily realize that when it Epperson yet,” Boehm said. “But is on the original construction was divided up into research labs. I feel like if I did have a class in documents as a young architect When you get all of that opened Epperson, I would understand working at Kivett & Meyer. Ac- up, it is really amazing space.” pretty quickly why we’re moving cording to Tom, the windows on He said the construction is to Katz.” Katz are designed as a gasket sys- currently on schedule. Some of the reasons for leav- tem that took the inspiration from “That project is moving right ing Epperson are based on the age the car industry in the ’60s.” along and it will be complete this of the house. The house was not Other than the gasket system, summer,” Simmons said. “In the built to be handicap accessible Katz has mid-Century era fea- fall semester, Architecture, Ur- and extensive repairs are needed tures that will be untouched by ban Planning and Design will be soon. the renovation. in that building. And there will The future of Epperson is not “Katz Hall has great bones also be some additional centrally yet known. and it has been our intention to scheduled classroom space for the “Epperson House will await honor the mid-Century modern campus.” its next great opportunity,” Sim- era with the renovation,” Swal- Nick Freeman, a 2007 gradu- mons said. “Epperson House has low said. “For instance, the origi- ate with a B.A. in Urban Planning been a lot of different things over nal fire stair doors were painted & Urban Design, said he liked the years.” Photo courtesy AUPD a deep orange. That feature will Epperson House, but he thinks [email protected] Architecture, Urban Planning and Design will move to Katz Hall in the fall.

Team assembles to study Climate Center potential Alexia Stout-Lang bility study. This is not saying it’s going to only how you build it but how you operate it. Everyone should be able to express their News Editor happen.” The study will involve quite a bit of commu- opinions about the center, Simmons said. A study is now underway to determine the Eight people sit on the committee includ- nity interaction.” Cleaver made an appearance for part of the feasibility of building a $50 to $70 million ing three representatives from the Parks and The community interaction aspect will meeting to communicate his excitement about Climate Sustainability Center where 4825 Recreation Depart- involve talking to the project, including the Climate Sustainabil- Troost, 4747 Troost, 4741 Troost and 4743 ment, two representa- “It’s a feasibility study of how do anyone who might be ity Center and the overall Green Impact Zone. Troost are now standing. tives selected by the you build this project from a capital a stakeholder in the “He shared that he has a vision that people A $350,000 grant from the Economic city council, a repre- Climate Center. will look back in time and see that this 150 Development Administration is funding the sentative from MRI, standpoint in terms of the dollars to “When you talk blocks of the Green Impact Zone is one of the study for the center, which would be part of one from the Discov- build it and how is it feasible that about stakeholders most green, sustainable communities in the the Green Impact Zone endorsed by Rep. ery Center and Sim- you could continue to operate it who have an interest United States,” Simmons said. “He has very Emanuel Cleaver. mons. in the project, that is high visions, very high expectations and aspi- Cleaver initially announced his desire for Simmons said the without it being a drain on resources a very large group,” rations for this area. He shared with us that he the Climate Center and the grant to fund re- committee has a big for the university, for the city or the Simmons said. “It’s a feels those visions and aspirations are shared search last April. job. homeowner who lives by the president, not Forsee. It was exciting.” The Advisory Committee for the study “It’s a feasibil- state.” on Forest Street two To complete the study by August, BNIM held their kick-off meeting the first week of ity study of how do blocks from the proj- has assigned a large consulting team to divide January. BNIM Architects (Berkebile Nelson you build this project BOB SIMMONS ect, it’s not-for-profit and conquer the tasks. Assistant vice chancellor of Facilities Immenschuh McDowell), the planning firm from a capital stand- groups trying to work In addition, the Advisory Committee will selected for the project, hosted the meeting. point in terms of the on creating new jobs, meet every three weeks until the study is “We have begun the process,” said Bob dollars to build it and it’s UMKC and our complete. Simmons, assistant vice chancellor of Facili- how is it feasible that you could continue to needs for research and business development, Given a positive outcome on a feasibil- ties who is serving on the Advisory Commit- operate it without it being a drain on resourc- it’s our students who could be working on ity study, Simmons said Cleaver expressed a tee as a UMKC representative. “This is the es for the university, for the city or the state,” research teams there, it’s grade school-aged willingness to put a lot of energy into trying kind of thing I have to remind myself of and he said. “Those resources probably won’t be kids who might be going to look at the botani- to make the center a reality. I try to remind people of too – this is a feasi- there. It is a feasibility study that looks at not cal gardens.” [email protected] 5 News www.unews.com February 1, 2010 Peak behind the scenes of campus construction Student Union Even in the coldest winter weather, progress on the new Cherry Street. Student Union continues. “It’s a pain right now,” Simmons said. “It would have The grand opening for the soon-to-be student epicenter on been done before the end of the last semester, but at the city Cherry Street is scheduled for August – just six months away. Water Department we had some delays and then the snow Bob Simmons, assistant vice chancellor of Facilities, said hit.” the project is starting to come together. Once the Student Union is complete, departments will “It’s beginning to get a sense of the spaces of the vol- move out of the University Center and into the new space. umes of the rooms,” Simmons said. “Regardless of what the It has not yet been determined what will be going in weather is doing outside, they are rockin’ and rollin’ on the the U-Center. But it will become a student success center. inside.” “A group convened by the provost’s office and Student As spring gets here, the construction team will start do- Affairs will be talking about the concept of the student ing some more work outside. success center and what are the key elements that will Their top priority is to complete the sidewalk along be part of the student success center,” Simmons said.

Little activity can be seen happen- chancellor of Facilities, said construc- in less than one minute in most cases. w o r k i n g ing outside of Miller Nichols Library, tion is ahead of schedule. The equipment will be arriving hard to make but construction crews are hustling “As you can tell, they are really soon and the library staff will be able things go smoothly. and bustling inside to have the expan- moving along,” he said. “The building to load the materials into the robot by The work will happen in six sion open for students by the fall se- is now enclosed. So, there is heating on summer, Simmons said. phases. mester. the inside, duct work and lights. In a “Within a couple weeks they will “Each phase does not last for long, So far, Bob Simmons, assistant vice few weeks, they will begin creating the begin installing the racks and the but you do it in small increments so it doorways which are ulti- beams and the equipment which will helps minimize the user discomfort,” mately the way they will become the book storage system,” he Simmons said. begin to move people said. “You will see a lot of activity in a For a rooftop view of the construc- and the collection couple weeks as they begin to load that tion broadcast via Web cam, visit Miller Nichols Library Expansion into the robot.” equipment into the building.” http://oxblue.com/pro/open/umkc/mill The “robot” is In the fall, the portion of the li- ernicholslibrary. an automated, high- brary currently in use will undergo To view a video of the robot in ac- density storage sys- renovation. tion, visit www.unews.com and click on tem that will hold “We will renovate the first floor this article or go to www.youtube.com/ 80 percent of the and a portion of the second floor of the watch?v=2Z9S6ER9Jyg. library collection. library,” Simmons said. “Because we Library staff and got such great bids on the patrons will be phase one, we were able to Oak Street West Development able to enter re- do the renovation.” quests into the He said the system and the renovation will be robot will deliv- a challenge, but er the materials the library staff is

At the end of the fall semes- BONNIE POSTLETHWAITE Photo courtesy ter, the campus and commu- nity learned of a development proposal that could potentially bring a grocery store, office and retail space and a parking struc- ture to campus. The Oak Street West Develop- ment Phase III, proposed by the Cherry Street Residence Hall developer DST to be built at 51st we initially said this has got to go “When we first presented it, and Oak streets, was originally really fast, we feel like we can still we talked about how it is a con- slated to be considered by the be on schedule and present it at cept, it’s not a done deal. That’s University of Missouri System at the April board meeting.” still where it’s at. We know a the January Board of Curators Simmons said after the idea lot more about the reasons why meeting. However, it is now being was originally announced to the and things we need to look at held until a later date. public, the university received a and think about. But it’s still “We are continuing to have lot of feedback, both good and something being evaluated and conversations with the communi- bad. looked at in a lot of different ty and with the campus about the “It’s substantiative feedback, ways.” project, about the financing of it, things that we have needed to Most people either love or about different details around it,” look at in terms of alternatives, in hate the idea, Simmons noted. said Bob Simmons, assistant vice terms of priorities,” he said. “We “It’s a project you don’t get chancellor of Facilities. “Where are looking at all of that stuff. a lot of people in the middle of I would anticipate really over the road.” the next couple months leading Simmons said the university up to that April board meeting plans to work with everyone in- What were once dorm rooms will soon be Facilities, said the planning process was de- that there will be another round volved to address any concerns. transformed into offices. layed because of budget issues, but the plans of discussions with deans, with “There are ways those things The Cherry Street Residence Hall, which are now being finished. Staff Council, with Faculty Sen- can be addressed,” he said. “We has been empty since the end of the spring “We are near completion on that project,” ate, with the university Budget have not gone back to them [the 2009 semester, is destined to be the future Simmons said. “We are looking at fitting that Committee, with the Advisory community] and responded yet home of the Psychology and Social Work de- project this spring so that construction will be Committee, with the community, because we need to be sure we partments. happening in the fall and the Psychology and talking about those different al- are moving forward. I am confi- Construction will begin this fall. Social Work would be looking at moving in ternatives.” dent that for many of the things Bob Simmons, assistant vice chancellor of there the spring of 2011.” He stressed that the project is they have asked for, a response not set in stone. can be found.” PHOTOS AND ARTICLES BY ALEXIA STOUT-LANG DESIGN BY LEANNA LIPPERT 6 News February 1, 2010 www.unews.com

Missouri Politicians Series: by RACHAEL HERNDON Councilwoman Cathy Jolly wants to know what you think Kansas City Councilwoman Cathy “Being on city council has helped More importantly, she wants citi- Jolly has been an elected official for give me perspective about local gov- zens to know what is going on. the last 10 years. ernment,” she said. “Being a state One way citizens can stay informed She was a three-term state legisla- representative, it was more of a macro is by watching Channel 2. tor from the 45th District (South Kan- level as far as what we could do for “What is nice about city govern- sas City). state. We dealt with cities, but not with ment is that it is on Channel 2,” she Jolly now represents the 6th Dis- local issues like we do at city council. said. “People have the ability, if they trict at large. The 6th District encom- It’s having the experience of dealing cannot get down to City Hall, to view passes much of South Kansas City, but with a budget. Seeing how state laws it on television. We cannot do this job being at large means that she is also will impact a city certainly helped alone. We have to have the input of elected by the entire city. shape my perspective and help me be a the people and our citizens and our “It is a huge honor to be elected,” better city councilwoman.” students. Being able to view is criti- Jolly said. “I think that is why it is im- She wants her constituents to con- cal because I think then they have the portant to get feedback from constitu- tact her with input. ability to pick up the phone and call ents. We are there because the voters “We need to empower the public to and tell us what they think.” put us there. I take that trust and that [contact us],” she said. “We cannot do Jolly said the best way to hold responsibility very seriously. I want the job in isolation. We have to know elected officials accountable is by vot- people to call me. We aren’t the only what people think.” ing. If citizens do not believe an offi- people who have ideas. If people have Jolly can be contacted various cial is doing their job, they can vote ideas on how things could work better, ways. them out. I think we should be open to that and I “I check my own e-mail,” she said. “The biggest form of accountabil- certainly am.” “They can call. They can e-mail and I ity is at the ballot box and whether or Jolly believes her experience has will e-mail them back. We get e-mail. not you choose to vote somebody into given her a well-rounded approach to If you don’t have access to these things, office or reelect someone,” she said. Photo courtesy CATHY JOLLY government. you can always just send a letter.” [email protected] Councilwoman Cathy Jolly.

TENNIS from page 1 to improve the property for club use. MIND OF A CONFEDERATE The club has been working by ALEXIA STOUT-LANG low the club when it moves. with BNIM Architects to de- “I think the sense of com- velop plans for the Donnelly- munity will continue,” he Reed Estate. Most consider the Civil War a said. “Something like that is Walsh said some of the blemish on America’s history. not simply defined by four attractions they plan to add But have you ever wondered walls.” should be appealing to UMKC how the soldiers felt about the war? In addition to tennis, the and the neighborhood. The Confederate Veteran, a club offers the community “What we would like to monthly publication devoted to many social events. be able to do on that prop- “the interest of Confederate veter- “It’s much more than sim- erty is put tennis courts, ans and kindred topics,” gives one ply a place to play tennis, to which might be attractive to side of the story. swim, a place to come eat,” UMKC,” Walsh said. “We For $1 a year, vets received the Walsh said. “For a lot of mem- would like to put in a swim- periodical which updated them on bers, that is what they want. ming pool, which would cer- the lives of fellow veterans. For other members, they want tainly be of interest to a lot A bound edition of the Confed- that sense of community. It’s of families. We want to do erate Veteran issues sent to readers a very loyal place.” the right thing in terms of the in 1909 can be found in the Miller The club plans to move neighborhood to get every- Nichols Library. to the Donnelly-Reed Estate, thing put together so that ev- The 620-page-long bound copy located behind the Toy and eryone feels comfortable with provides a trip back in time when Miniature Museum. the arrangement.” the war was still a touchy subject “We’ve acquired it,” Blundell said a majority and relationships were still being Blundell said. “But then of Crestwood is supportive of mended. we’ve run into other issues the move. where we have to be aware “Certainly in any situation Treasures archived for Thediscovery opening note reads, “The Civil War was too long ago to be of several constituents, [such when the use of a property called the late war, and when cor- as] UMKC and the Crestwood is intentionally going to be respondents use the term, ‘war Neighborhood. We want to be changed, we have to respect between the states’ will be substi- in a position in which we are that there will be certain tuted. The terms ‘new south’ and not antagonistic.” members of the Crestwood ‘lost cause’ are objectionable to the If the club can continue community that may not be Veteran.” forward with the move, this totally cool on the idea,” he Much of the content in the book will be the first time they have said. “There is an uncertainty would be curious for a reader of owned their own property. about it.” this era. “We’ve been in business The Rockhill Tennis Club There are ads for Confeder- for over 95 years, but have hopes Crestwood and UMKC ate statues in bronze. “Write us never really had a home,” will welcome their commu- for prices, designs, etc. American Blundell said. “It’s a great op- nity and following assets to portunity. When the club has the area. Foundry Co.,” the ad reads. Photo courtesy LABUDDE SPECIAL COLLECTIONS More disturbing ads were adversity, we get a direction. “We do not see that hav- placed by the Ku Klux Klan. One We are not making this move ing a recreational, family ori- reads, “For an absolutely correct eracy and features with maps and the Confederate Veteran, visit the with any negative impacts on ented facility in the neighbor- story of the founding of the Klan, pictures of the locations of battles. LaBudde Special Collections on neighbors. We recognize that hood should be threatening,” address the Leader Office.” The Confederate Veteran is an the fourth floor of the Miller Nich- there is a lot of interaction Blundell said. “We feel very Other features of the monthly interesting look into the history of ols Library or go online to http:// among these factors. We don’t respectful towards the neigh- included regular updates from the America. library.umkc.edu/spec-col-home. see that we would be anything borhood and the involvement United Daughters of the Confed- For more information about [email protected] of a problem for UMKC or the that Crestwood has.” neighborhood and we think The Tennis Club currently on the contrary.” has 150 members. There are extensive plans [email protected] 7 News www.unews.com February 1, 2010 briefly mentioned Police Blotter by ALEXIA STOUT-LANG by MELISSA ORIBHABOR

Jan. 22 Jan. 27 us pu m a C 10:37 a.m. Warrant Arrest – 9:04 a.m. Information – Web site features faculty research projects A suspicious party in the Oak An employee at the bookstore Place Parking lot was arrested made a mistake ringing up a The University of Missouri Research search, observe the progress they are mak- for outstanding municipal purchase. Board (UMBR) has an online publication fea- ing and how the university funds are being warrants. turing professors and faculty in the University spent. 3:30 p.m. Property Damage – of Missouri (UM) System who conduct re- “Recently, Felicia Londré, a Theatre pro- Jan. 23 A suspect was spray painting search with UMBR funds. fessor at UMKC, was featured in our Web site ads on the Quad sidewalks. Every campus in the UM System is in- for her research and work in the city,” said volved with UMBR and one researcher is Christina Andrade, research assistant with 1:40 a.m. Information – 4:31 p.m. Suspicious Party – featured every update cycle on UMBR’s UMBR, which is directed by the Center for A group of people getting A suspect in a previous as- Web site. eResearch located on the University of Mis- loud in Oak Street Residence sault case was seen in Johnson Faculty are interviewed and video clips souri-Columbia campus. Hall were asked to leave. Hall. and articles are posted online so students For more information, visit http://umre and other faculty can learn about their re- searchboard.org. 6:58 p.m. Recovered Stolen 10:43 p.m. Fire – Auto – A fire was started in the dump- Officers recovered a vehicle ster in the Performing Arts stolen from Mission, Kan. Center parking lot. It was pos- Public service internship available sibly caused by a lit cigarette. Jan. 24 The Harry S. Truman Center for Gov- be a rising junior or senior and have taken at Jan. 28 ernmental Affairs and UMKC partnered to least one American Government course in col- 11:39 a.m. Burglary – offer a scholarship and internship for two lege. Any major is accepted. A student living on the 5300 11:09 a.m. Vehicular – students to get a month-long experience To apply, students must submit an “Essay block of Harrison Road re- A vehicle backed into another with the Missouri Congressional Delega- of Interest in Government Service,” a résumé, turned home to find his house in the University Center park- tion and other offices in Washington, D.C. three letters of recommendation, a letter dem- burglarized and items miss- ing lot. Scheduled for June 2010, the students cho- onstrating need and transcripts. ing. sen will be paired with mentors in legislative All application materials are due by March 11:25 a.m. Vehicular – or administrative offices and will receive ex- 12. Those interested in applying or learn- 6:32 p.m. Information – A pedestrian was struck by a perience and three college credit hours. ing more can visit http://cas.umkc.edu/tru A suspicious party in the Uni- vehicle backing out of a park- To qualify, students must have a 3.25 GPA, man%20center/ versity Center was moving ing space in the HSC Parking audio equipment and asked a Structure. The pedestrian lat- party to watch it. er complained of injury.

11:24 p.m. Auto Theft – 9:20 p.m. Burglary – Future UMKC entrepreneurs compete to win $15,000 grant A staff member’s vehicle was A resident returned to his unlocked room in Oak Street Students interested in entrepreneurship important element to the success of the IEI stolen from the Performing have an opportunity to participate in the strategy,” said Bob Regnier, of the Regnier Arts Center parking lot. Residence Hall to find prop- erty missing. Regnier Family Foundations Venture Cre- Family Foundations. “This is one area that ation Challenge, which is provided through the students can go beyond theory and de- Jan. 25 11:08 p.m. Violation of Uni- the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Inno- velop a tangible product and plan.” versity Rules – vation at UMKC. The money will help students start their 8:55 a.m. Illness – Officers responded to a re- Students will develop business plans and own business ventures. A student passed out in line ported smell of marijuana in present them at the competition held in April. Feb. 12 is the deadline for students to in the cafeteria. She refused Oak Street Residence Hall Four students can win a $15,000 award pre- submit an “intent to participate” form found medical treatment. and recovered alcohol. sented by the Institute’s Student Ventures on the Institute for Entrepreneurship and In- Program. novation Web site, www.entrepreneurship. 7:32 p.m. Harassment – 11:41 p.m. Violation of Uni- “I continue to believe this program is an bloch.umkc.edu/. A student in Oak Street Resi- versity Rules – dence Hall received threaten- Officers responded to a re- ing phone messages from a ported smell of marijuana in former boyfriend. Oak Street Residence Hall.

Campus Crimes as of Jan. 29 CRIMES 2008 YTD 2009 YTD Safety tip BURGLARY* 3 7 SIFE Financial Corner ROBBERY 0 0 of the week Kamera Moore, a History alty for withdrawing money MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT* 0 1 major, asked, “What are the earned on your investment be- From the normal terms of a Roth ac- fore the account has been open LARCENY 10 8 National Safety Council count? What are the penalties for five years and before you AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 0 0 for pulling money out early?” are at least 59 1/2 years old. COMMON ASSAULT 1 0 Every year more than The good news is there’s A Roth IRA is a type of an exception. Earnings can be FORCIBLE SEX OFFENSES 1 0 40,000 people are killed and more than three million retirement account where you withdrawn early without pen- DRUG LAW VIOLATIONS 1 0 people are injured in motor contribute after-tax dollars alty if it is going to be used to vehicle crashes. and the account grows tax- pay college expenses for you, * MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTS AND BURGLARIES INCLUDE ATTEMPTS Crashes are the leading free. This type of account is a your spouse, your children or cause of injury and death for smart choice if you expect to grandchildren, medical ex- all people between the ages have a higher income and be penses greater than 7.5 per- of three and 33. in a higher tax bracket as you cent of your income, the down There are simple steps near retirement age. payment for a first-time home The system of that can be taken to reduce One benefit is you may purchase (up to $10,000) or your likelihood of getting withdraw the money you have for the costs of a sudden dis- democracy was into a motor vehicle crash. contributed to the account at ability. Did you Drive defensively, never any time without paying taxes introduced 2,500 years talk or text on a cell phone or a penalty. Please e-mail your fi- while driving and follow However, there is a 10 nancial questions to UMKC know? ago in Athens, Greece. posted speed limits. percent early withdrawal pen- [email protected]. 8

February 1, 2010 Culture www.unews.com Kansas City Design Week begins Monday Rachael Herndon Designtex’s vice president will also speak Staff Writer about the studio collaborations that brought ansas City Design Week this display to life. The unique rug exhibit (KCDW) hits the UMKC will be displayed from 6-7:30 p.m. at 1801 campus and the Crossroads McGee St. District this week. The event is a celebration Thursday, Feb. 4 focusingK on architecture, urban planning, Pecha Kucha is a casual gathering of art- fashion, sustainability and, of course, many ists, architects and other creative people hav- areas of design such as interior and graphic. ing a drink and sharing their ideas and latest The event runs Feb. 1-5 and is specifi- projects in a quick presentation of 20 slides cally designed to raise awareness about the that advance automatically every 20 sec- importance of these fields and the creative onds. Each presentation lasts only 6 minutes works developed from them. During KCDW, and 40 seconds. various events will take place each day of the The fun starts at 7:30 p.m. at Crosstown week. Station, 1522 McGee St. Below is the line-up of events available to UMKC students. For more information, visit Friday, Feb. 5 www.kcdesignweek.org. Designer, Creative Director and Advisor Steve Frykholm, of Herman Miller, will turn Monday, Feb. 1 the tables over to the audience for requests of The week kicks off with the KCDW stories to be told and examples of his legend- Grand Marshall, Kay Barnes, introducing ary works to be revealed. the inaugural celebration of design in Kan- The lunchtime presentation is from 11:30 sas City from 5:30-8 p.m. at 1801 McGee St. a.m. to 1 p.m. at Epperson House. Local celebrity design judges, including Photo courtesy KCDW WEB SITE Kansas City Design Week helps raise awareness about architecture, urban planning, fashion, sustainability Join in the design scavenger hunt First Barnes, Jonathon Kemnitzer, Dan Maginn Friday-style in the heart of the Crossroads and Ann Willoughby, will review design and areas of design. District. concept solutions presented by the Design p.m. in Pierson Auditorium. Partners in Chicago, will discuss experi- Challenge teams. The “Branding Obama” lecture begins at ences in developing this historical political Discover how design and art collide while 6:30 p.m. at the Truman Forum, located in- brand. collecting KCDW buttons and clues as you Tuesday, Feb. 2 side the Kansas City Public Library - Plaza explore exciting design destinations. Peter Park, director of Planning and Com- Branch, and will focus on the design com- Wednesday, Feb. 3 The Scavenger Hunt begins at the AIA munity Development for the City and County munity’s fascination with the Obama logo Afghanistan textiles, presented by office. Game cards will be available from of Denver, Colo., will discuss his rejection and campaign. Designtex Studio, will be on display. The 5-8:30 p.m. of urban sprawl and focus on the mechanics The lecture will discuss how the cam- specialty collection of hand-woven Afghan Send Design Week 2010 out with a bang of restoring natural urban character in areas paign became marketed as if it were a high- rugs features six modern designs, wool from from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Kemper at the Cross- like Kansas City. end consumer brand. sheep in Afghanistan and natural dyes from roads located at 33 W. 19th St. The discussion is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 Identity Designer Sol Sender, of VSA local plants and fruits. [email protected]

Samuel Clemens becomes Mark Twain in ‘Life on the Mississippi’ Kelley Kates sippi River and watched the steamboats travel Culture Editor up and down it daily. Leaving Hannibal, Mo. for the experience In celebration of what would be Mark of a lifetime at 23, Clemens learned many im- Twain’s 175th birthday and the 100th anniver- portant lessons along his journey. sary of his death, the Coterie Theatre brings He left as a young man and returned to be- his memoirs to life. come one of the greatest writers in American Focusing on the effects the passing of time history. has on family and friends, the play, “Life on the The trip itself spawned the books “The Ad- Mississippi,” takes a look at the transformation venture of Huckleberry Finn” and “The Ad- of Samuel Clemens into Mark Twain during ventures of Tom Sawyer,” some of Twain’s best his time spent on the Mississippi River. and well-known writings. This was the same While using his creative passion to write for trip in which Clemens first signed one of his various newspapers, Clemens met steamboat writings as Mark Twain. From the point of de- captain Horace Bixby in 1857. parture, the show begins. This fateful meeting introduced Clemens Friday night, the play opened to a packed into the world of a river man, which he had house despite the frigid temperatures and longed for over quite some time. snowfall. Clemens made his own rafts to explore the The elaborate steamboat set, funded river and was impressed by the knowledge his through the National Endowment of the Arts, new friend had to offer. astounded the audience members, who were Greatly admired by Clemens, Bixby initial- able to come aboard at the end of the show. ly helped Clemens realize his dream of piloting This fun option is only available after Friday a steamboat through an apprenticeship. night productions. Clemens developed his passion and ob- Pulling experiences from Twain’s books, Photo courtesy KAREN MASSMAN VANASDALE tained his pilot’s license a year after their de- the play interprets Twain’s memoirs in a “Life in the Mississippi” is an adaption of Mark Twain’s memoirs. parture. unique way that cannot be duplicated. The play “I loved the profession far better than any I is intriguing and sure to please historical en- sic. Musical Director Daniel Doss, as well as (MFAs) at UMKC while other participants in have followed since,” Clemens said. thusiasts. the celloist for the show, both graduated from the play are pursuing their MFA degrees. As a youngster, Clemens wanted nothing “Life on the Mississippi” is directed by Jeff the Conservatory. The show runs Jan. 29 through Feb. 28 at but to become a steamboats man, a common Church, UMKC adjunct professor of Theatre, The stagehand and one of the lead ac- the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center. goal for those who resided along the Missis- and holds many ties to the Conservatory of mu- tors also obtained their Master’s of Fine Arts [email protected] 9 Culture www.unews.com February 1, 2010 money worth eating by RACHAEL HERNDON

A winner for its budgetary and vant and pleasant servers which makes yum factors, Waldo Pizza makes for up for the lack of speedy service. a cheap and nearby option for UMKC On campus, Waldo Pizza seems to students. be a favorite for delivery and carry- Located at 75th Street and Wornall out options, but to get the freshest and Road, Waldo Pizza is minutes away hottest pizza possible, it is necessary from the Volker campus. to dine-in. The menu consists primarily of It can be frustrating being bom- pizza. However, Waldo Pizza also of- barded by children running about fers pasta and sandwiches. and loud teenagers, but those frustra- This pizza joint allows for custom- tions seem to disappear when diners ers to create their own pizza with an receive their custom, quality pizza or assortment of toppings ranging from pasta. anchovies to zucchini. When considering a dessert, a For the health-conscious pizza must is their tiramisu. Supposedly lovers, Waldo also offers vegan cheese imported from Italy, this dessert is and gluten-free crust options. the coffee, chocolate and/or cream Being a staple restaurant of the lover’s dream. Waldo and Brookside neighborhoods, Tending to the beer and wine lov- it caters to families, students and ers, Waldo Pizza boasts one of the groups alike and remains fairly busy. best beer collections in Kansas City However, since the recent eco- along with an extensive, affordable nomic slump, a Friday evening is now wine list. unpredictable. Affordability is one of this restau- Diners might be seated immediate- rant’s best qualities. Two can eat at ly or they may face an hour wait. Waldo Pizza for less than $20. During busy times, as with any res- For more about my experience, taurant, one may experience slightly check out my Money Worth Eating slower service. podcast at www.unews.com. Photo RACHAEL HERNDON Yet, diners usually receive obser- [email protected] An inside look at Waldo Pizza at 75th Street and Wornall Road.

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should just put him on a diet, which would then ‘Jeb’ affect his weight thus halting his inconvenient Morning classes, for me, are the worst. incontinence, but I have discovered that his I actually get up pretty early, thanks in part mood elevates in direct proportion to the kinds to being raised on a farm for the first half of my of treats he consumes. childhood, and now I have an impatient little Initially, I would buy treats that were mass- dog that finds it necessary to poke my nose or produced and sold at stores such as Target or tug my hair until my eyes are fully open. Wal-Mart with the happy cartoon dog lick- Although my dog, Jeb, goes to the bath- ing his lips on the packaging. These became room before bed and first thing in the morning, known as “over-the-counter” treats. often before I do, it seems the fatter he gets, the Like medications, they are generally fine smaller his bladder becomes. He now forces in a pinch, but not nearly as good as say, the me up around 3:30 a.m. for his early morning prescription stuff you can order from Canada, pee. online, without a prescription. He can be quite a ruthless dictator should After buying a cookbook that caters to ca- I not immediately comply with his demands nine cuisine, I no longer buy his treats, I now mostly out of fear of retribution. The punish- make them at home. He is particularly fond of ment for not bowing to his demands, for in- mini-cupcakes, scones and blueberry muffins. stance, could be a chewed-up shoe I just pur- He likes them with his morning coffee. chased, a $250 psychology textbook bought at I know that coffee is likely an unhealthy the University Bookstore or, once, he relieved thing for even a dog with Jeb’s sophisticat- himself on my pillow. ed palate. So I switched him to decaf a few Getting Jeb ready for the outdoors is al- months ago and, for the most part, I don’t think ways an ordeal and can be worse in inclement he has noticed. weather. My relationship with my dog may be un- Because he is not overly fond of the cold, I usual, but it is uncomplicated. am forced to put on the appropriate gear over He has been my one constant companion. his pajamas (he does not like to sleep in the Through the roughest break-ups, bad dates nude). and heartaches, he is always waiting right at To keep his highness from frostbite, if the the front door shaking his stubby tail, welcom- outside temperature plummets below 50 de- ing me back home. grees, I have to squeeze him into a sweater, When I feel the loneliest, though I’m often jacket and, if it is raining or the grass is too surrounded by people, it is Jeb who reminds dewey, four tiny, yellow galoshes for his feet. me I am never alone and provides me with By the time we finally make it into the el- fierce and unwavering loyalty. evator, it is now around 4 a.m. and Jeb resem- Yes, he can be difficult, ill behaved and bles a sausage in his clothes that are increas- sometimes even contentious, but through all ingly too small. (He refuses to buy the larger that, no one will ever love me as much as my size and prefers to blame me and the dryer for dog … but it’d be fantastic if he’d stop chewing our incompetence at laundering.) on my shoes. I realize the solution seems obvious and I [email protected] 10 Culture February 1, 2010 www.unews.com Featured Artist:

Nila Hall Currently residing in Kansas City, Staff Writer Kraly said she considers it home. When Sarah Kraly started college, she “Kansas City is a good city for art- Sarah Kraly planned to study Philosophy, but she soon ists,” she said. “Many artists don’t know fell in love with photography. that.” She is now a senior, double majoring For Kraly, entering the photography in Studio Art and Philosophy. field in college has not presented as many Kraly describes herself as someone difficulties as one would think. who makes images and her art as being Unlike many beginning artists, she soft and quiet. has received a fair amount of exposure She has a deep appreciation for sim- for her work. plicity in art. Kraly said she gets her in- Kraly’s exposure rap sheet includes spiration from the tiny moments in life doing the artistry for a textile magazine because of their simplicity. cover and many art displays including an However, she is also inspired by Japa- upcoming exhibit called Light Perspec- nese culture. She said she admires how it tive at Locust Studios. embraces sadness. Kraly’s career aspirations include She describes herself as an extrovert, working in photography, specifically in yet her art work reflects the opposite. the area of editing. She also admits, like most artists, she Visit her Web site at www.sarahkraly. feels self-conscious about her work, de- com to view her portfolio. spite receiving good reviews. [email protected]

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and Response Project and V-Day’s Staff Council Governing Board guest artist Sean Jones. Tickets are Monday, Feb. 1 2010 spotlight campaign, “Stop hosts their monthly meeting from Friday, Feb. 5 $50 for VIP seating, $15 for adults, Raping Our Greatest Resource: 9-11 a.m. at the Administration $12 for students and seniors. For Free ‘Love Your Bod’ Boot Camp Power to Women in the Democratic Building in the Plaza Room. Book Sale - UMKC Friends of the tickets, 816-235-6222 or visit www. Class: Join in a free exercise class Republic of Congo.” Library: UMKC Friends of the Li- umkc.edu/cto. from 10-11 a.m. at Swinney Rec- brary will host a book sale from 10 reation Center, room 304. Must be Tuesday Tune-up: Stop by the Thursday, Feb. 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Miller Nichols Sunday, Feb. 7 pre-registered to attend. MindBody Connection at noon in Library ground floor. Proceeds sup- the University Center, room 161, The 2010 V-Day Campaign: A port collections in the UMKC Den- Super Bowl XLIV: The New Or- Faculty Recital: Carter Enyeart, for your Tuesday tune-up. benefit screening of “Until the tal, Health Sciences, Miller Nichols leans Saints face off against the cello ‘The Romantic Cello’: Violence Stops” will start at 7 p.m. and Music/Media Libraries. Indianapolis Colts for Super Bowl UMKC Conservatory of Music in the Oak Street Residence Hall XLIV. Get all your friends together B.B’s Groundhog Day celebra- for some good, old fashioned foot- and Dance is sponsoring a Faculty tion: Join B.B’s Lawnside Bar-B- basement, 5051 Oak St. The docu- Mid-day Meditation: Swinney Recital at 7 p.m. in White Recital Q in celebrating Groundhog Day. mentary chronicles the start and Recreation Center is offering a free ball fun and famous Super Bowl Hall, 4949 Cherry St. Admission is The event will feature two bands success of V-Day and “The Vagina meditation class to help students commercials. Kick-off is at 5:25 p.m. free. including June Bug & the Porch- Monologues.” Donations will be focus and relax. Class begins at 2 in Miami. lights and Trampled Under Foot. accepted. p.m. and is free. Prior registration A Groundhog Day parade will en- is required. The Cock’s Cock Wing Challenge Tuesday, Feb. 2 sue between sets at approximately 2010: During Super Bowl half-time, 6:15 p.m. The cover charge is $5. Contemporary Economic Is- The Brooksider will host a fun wing- sues: Four presenters from the The 2010 V-Day Campaign: In a One-hundred percent of the pro- Saturday, Feb. 6 eating contest. If you believe you are department of Economics will global movement to stop violence ceeds will go to benefit commu- the cock’s cock, then come see how discuss current regional, national George Salisbury Jazz Festival: against women and girls, UMKC nity radio station KKFI 90.1 FM. many atomic dog wings you can de- and international economic issues Sponsored by the Conservatory of celebrates its 12th year partici- vour in 15 minutes. Cost is $15 per from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Admin- Music and Dance, the George Salis- pating in V-day events. V-Men person. The grand prize winner will istrative Building Plaza Room. bury Memorial Scholarship Concert will put on a special presentation Wednesday, Feb. 3 receive the official Wing Challenge Cost is $45 per person and at- starts at 7 p.m. and runs Friday and at noon in the University Center 2010 trophy along with $300, 2nd UMKC Staff Council Governing tendees must register by phone at Saturday in Pierson Auditorium. The Alumni Room. Proceeds will bene- place will receive $150 and 3rd will Board Monthly Meeting: UMKC 816-235-2736. concert will include the Conservato- fit the UMKC Violence Prevention ry Concert Jazz Band with featured receive $50.

February CharitableCompiled Events by KELLEY KATES

benefit the UMKC Violence Prevention and Feb. 5 Response Project and V-Day’s 2010 spot- George Salisbury Jazz Festival: Spon- light campaign, “Stop Raping Our Greatest sored by the Conservatory of Music and Resource: Power to Women in the Demo- Dance, area middle school, high school cratic Republic of Congo.” and collegiate jazz ensembles will per- form throughout the day Friday and Satur- day in Pierson Auditorium. The free event Feb. 11 will include a concert at 12:30 p.m. led by A 2010 V-day Campaign is sponsoring a director Michael Pagan of the 11 O’Clock men-only presentation and open discus- Jazz Band. For more information, call sion about ending violence against women. 816-235-2742. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at Oak Street Residence Hall classroom, 5051 Oak St. Feb. 6 Proceeds will benefit the UMKC Violence The Bacchus Foundation hosts the 55th Prevention and Response Project and the V- Annual Bacchus Ball: A black-tie event day spotlight campaign. featuring musical guests The Zeros will take place at The Madrid Theatre, 3810 Main St., from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets may be pur- Feb. 13 chased at www.bacchuskc.org. Proceeds will The 27th Annual Art Auction to benefit the benefit the Bacchus Foundation’s 2009-2010 Kansas City Artists Coalition. Doors open beneficiary, the Child Protection Center. at 6 p.m., the auction starts at 8 p.m. It will be held at 201 Wyandotte St. Feb. 9 2010 V-day Campaign is sponsoring a ben- Feb. 17-18 efit screening of “What I Want My Words “The Vagina Monologues” at 7:30 p.m. to Do to You,” a documentary looking into both nights in Pierson Auditorium and will the lives of women in maximum security benefit the UMKC Violence Prevention and prisons. The YMCA, at 1017 N. Sixth St. in Response Project and the V-Day Spotlight. Kansas City, Kan., will host the benefit. Do- The event is sponsored by the 2010 V-day nations will be accepted and proceeds will Campaign.

www.unews.com 12 Culture February 1, 2010 www.unews.com ‘Dear John’ opens in time for Valentine’s Day

Kelley Kates stay in touch and keep a hold of their love by Culture Editor way of letters. Ultra-romantic feelings are beginning to Tatum and Seyfried prepared for the film by pour out of lovers everywhere as the love festi- spending time around military men and women val we call Valentine’s Day approaches. who have relationships and are struggling to In perfect parallel timing comes “Dear stay close. John,” a film made for the season of romanti- “I think it’s so beautiful and brave,” Seyfried cism and soul-wrenching love, debuting in the- said. “I respect them so much.” aters everywhere Feb. 5. Seyfried said she thinks it is hard to stay In an interview with the film’s lead actors connected. But if love is going to be, it will Channing Tatum and Aman- come back around. da Seyfried, Seyfried said, “Love exists like that all “This is about that first love.” “In no way, shape or form the time,” she said. Both Tatum and Seyfried in my head do I think I Tatum said he feels the feel strongly about the film know what a soldier goes type of love the movie por- and the emphasis of real, true trays, being apart for so long love and how it can pull peo- through – just having to yet staying true to the one you ple through tough times. have the patience and love, can be real and can suc- Tatum reiterated how im- ceed in real life. portant it is to let your loved knowing you are going “You can make whatever ones know how you feel be- back has to be hard.” you want work,” Tatum said. cause you never know what “It’s really painful and you can happen. CHANNING TATUM find you fight over stupid “Guys who never write, Actor things that don’t even mat- need to write a letter to the ter just because you miss the Photo courtesy GOOGLE IMAGES person they love,” Tatum person. But I definitely think Amanda Seyfried stars in “Dear John,” in theaters Feb. 5. said. love like that can work as long as you don’t give Written by Nicholas Sparks, “Dear John” up.” he has seen how incredible it feels to receive a The starring cast certainly displayed their promises to jerk at heart strings and make ro- Throughout the interview, Tatum and Sey- letter while overseas. sincerity about young, true and enduring love, mantics fall in love all over again. fried displayed compassion toward people who “I can’t imagine being away from the person so much it would be hard to imagine that deep “There’s a lot of emotion in the film,” Tatum are experiencing this situation in real life. that I love for that long,” Tatum said. emotional connection not coming through the said. “For sure it had an impact on me,” Tatum Using her past experiences to inspire her screen. John Tyree (Tatum) is a soldier who falls in said. “I love what soldiers do. In no way, shape performance and emotion on screen, Seyfried On a trailer preview and interview alone, my love with an inspiring college student, Savan- or form in my head do I think I know what a said she believes it is important that if you find suggestion is to not miss this movie. nah Curtis (Seyfried), while at home on leave. soldier goes through – just having to have the someone you love, to really take care of them Whether it is Valentine’s Day, a regular week Through seven years of dangerous military patience and knowing you are going back has and hold on to them. night, you are in love or you are single, go see deployments and only being able to see one an- to be hard.” “It’s rare to find love and make it work,” she this film. You will not regret it. other sporadically, the young couple strives to He said through the relationships he formed, said. [email protected]

How to: Make a good impression on your professors

Melissa Cowan head tilt back. Opinions are important. How- Staff Writer This could mean one of two ever, that does not mean you al- You have always heard first things: They are hoping they will ways have to share yours, espe- impressions are key. change your mind (not likely – cially if you are not being asked And when it comes to the peo- they know better), or you have to. ple in charge of your GPA (and already been categorized. So, get to the point, talk only ultimately graduating), it’s prob- Sit in the front: Sure, it was when appropriate and know the ably not a good idea to leave a bad “cool” to sit in the back of the facts. one. classroom in high school and text, Take more courses: If you Not only do professors control but we aren’t 16 anymore. liked the way a professor taught your grades, they can also be a Furthermore, you are now his or her course, take more. useful ally for recommendations, paying to get an education, not This actually benefits you, which can provide scholarships just a degree. Sitting in the front because if you like the professor, and future job opportunities. allows you (or forces you) to make you are more likely to get involved I would say they are pretty im- eye contact. with the subject. You will be more portant people to impress. But how? You can see and hear better drawn to it and the professor will The easiest things you can and are less likely to be distracted pick up on that. do, you should be doing already: because the only thing in front of You could also try to take Show up on time, don’t skip (too you is the teacher (and maybe a Directed Study (if the professor much), participate and turn in PowerPoint or other visual aid). makes it available) where you your homework. Additionally, it shows you are in- work alone, or with a few others, Allow me to offer you a few terested – even if you lied. on a specific assignment through- other suggestions that might help: If you do have to sit further out the semester and it counts as Lie: When your professor back, at least stay off your phone. an internship. asks you the first day of class Don’t be “that” guy (or Furthermore, you get to be- if you are taking this course be- girl): Professors usually encour- come involved with something cause you want to learn about age students to participate in dis- outside of regular classroom the subject or because it fits into cussions. work. your schedule, always tell them But if you ramble, make side Most of us have had classes or you have some interest in the comments between their words even professors we don’t neces- subject. or offer your opinion without any sarily like. Ever notice what they do when reason or support, you are not ac- But getting along with them you say the latter? tually participating – you are dis- can benefit you – so use these tips It is a combination of eyebrow rupting and enraging all of your to your advantage. raising, a low “Ah” and a slight other classmates. [email protected] 13 Culture www.unews.com February 1, 2010 Music and journalism cross paths Sesame green beans Chelsea Soetaert Stir the beans to coat them in oil. Staff Writer Kelley Kates Cook until the beans are bright green Culture Editor This side dish is a wonderful ac- and slightly browned, about 10 min- utes. Journalism and music have nev- companiment to any American or Remove from heat, and stir in er combined in such an unexpected Asian-themed meal. Fresh green soy sauce. Cover and let the beans sit way as in “The Big Shiny Prison.” beans will add beautiful color and about five minutes. “The Big Shiny Prison” is a texture to any palette. Transfer to a serving platter and newly-released music book/ex- sprinkle the green beans with toasted treme tour diary that takes an in- 1 tablespoon canola oil sesame seeds. depth look into the mind and life of 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil [email protected] a participant of the musical under- 1 pound fresh green beans, washed ground counterculture. 1 tablespoon soy sauce Author Ryan Bartek sums up 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds the book the best: “‘The Big Shiny Prison’ is a Warm a large skillet or wok over panoramic study of American medium heat. When the skillet is hot, Counterculture that combines un- sprinkle sesame seeds into a pan and derground music journalism with stir occasionally until toasted brown. the classic autobiographical road Remove seeds from the pan and set novel.” aside. Bartek said the idea of the book With the pan still hot, pour in came explosively. Being from De- canola and sesame oils then place troit, he felt his situation was a now whole green beans into the skillet. Photo CHELSEA SOETAERT or never one and he had to act soon. This revelation came at 25. Bartek knew whatever it was, he wanted to do it in an unconven- tional way. Photo courtesy RYAN BARTEK “In short, years of experience Author Ryan Bartek relishes in the counterculture lifestyle. and influence exploded like a vol- cano, sending me flying off like a covered such a remarkable sense of Ohioans the same essential way cannonball,” Bartek said. “Since I’d inner peace.” that Germans/Italians or Russians/ secured the gig writing for Metal He added that, in the beginning, Spaniards identify each other as Maniacs (as well as AMP, Hails & he was still a journalist basically separate cultures/races,” he said. Horns, PIT Magazine and dozens just doing his job. But over those “No one in the USA is extremely of other print/webzines), such ex- two years, he transformed. State-Nationalist, except for maybe posure had upped my credibility “While I lingered between Texans. … I think the herd is per- to a staggering degree. I was well worlds … feeling that the road petually damned, never the indi- aware that digital media was tak- never ended and being restless and vidual — yet the individual gets the ing over and that this opportunity crazed as a result – I have finally short end of the stick because igno- wasn’t going to last forever. So in come full circle,” Bartek said. “I rance is bliss, and the herd grazes December ’06, I declared via press am what I am, alien from the com- happily, unquestioningly.” statement that I’d embark on a non- mon man, but I understand.” Bartek hopes his book smashes stop road book throughout 2007.” Throughout the book, Bartek every stereotype about the coun- He then quit his band, A.K.A. documents these changes. terculture, particularly in extreme MABUS, and took a bus to San Di- metal. ego, Calif. He said the digital world has “I used that commune as a base taken over and metal bands can no of operations,” he said. “I’d work longer go about gaining exposure a kitchen job two months, horde the same way they always have. every penny, then hit the road for The punks in Seattle have found months until broke. their niche and metal must do the “The campaign lasted from same. Dec. 21, 2006 through Oct. 13, The point of the book is to give 2007, having traversed 32 states an idea of how all the genre-divided and spending an estimated 606 musicians are separate yet blend to- hours on Greyhounds, all while in- gether to form one counterculture. terviewing hundreds of musicians/ “My overriding goal with ‘The artists.” Big Shiny Prison’ was to branch Bartek has long been enamored into every subculture possible by the counterculture – especially and unveil the inherent common where audio materialization has af- threads,” he said. “This is why fected punk, metal, industrial and In our interview, Bartek de- you will find that virtually every rock genres. scribed one of these changes, or ‘character’ in the book repeats the In describing himself, Bartek coming-of-age realizations, about same essential notions. My sincere said he is “do-it-yourself” to the America itself. hope is that anyone who reads this core and a social and cultural radi- “In setting out to write a book book walks away with a broader cal. He sees all art and music scenes about America, in climax I realized understanding that we are all part as being a loosely interconnected that no such entity actually exists,” of something larger, and that com- worldwide movement. Bartek said. munication is the absolute key to “I feel very strongly that every “The USA is essentially a propa- strengthening our collective voice subculture represents but a splin- ganda state manufactured through and moving towards a greater sense ter within a larger counterculture the cultural homogenization of of mutual proactivity.” framework,” Bartek said. mass media, as well as a litany of Bartek hopes his readers walk When asked if he had any life- established tradition linked by the away with a more informed view changing experiences while out on economics of Wal-Mart tribalism of the underground music cultures. the road, Bartek said there were so and mass production. The country “My book thrusts all under- many it would fill about 315 pages. is wholly divided by gradual shifts ground scenes into a blender, show- However, he did say the road of mentality via territory (i.e. Mis- ing how each conduct their busi- has affected him deeply. sissippi contra Washington, Cali- ness,” Bartek said. “The reader “The road changes you,” he said. fornia vs. Delaware).” therefore walks away with their own “It is a cocoon that mutates every He said we are three times the impressions and interpretations.” fiber of your being and, as a result, size of Europe, but we don’t see the If you are interested in hear- you grow a new soul entirely. Every separation between states like Eu- ing his stories and realizations, illusion I had was shattered, and ropeans do. download them at www.mediafire. every disillusion grew that much “No American views the dif- com/?bxmozxt4jom. more severe – but never have I dis- ference between Michiganers/ [email protected] 14

Sports www.unews.com February 1, 2010 Intramural basketball takes off

Photo courtesy UMKC ATHLETICS Students participate in the increasingly popular intramural basketball program. Men’s games are 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Women’s games are at 4 p.m. Sundays and 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays.

John Pfortmiller Due to the high number of players, it is Be it a break from the elements or a fast- Sports Editor nearly impossible to use the SRC courts during paced game with your friends, playing intra- ntramural basketball at UMKC just scheduled intramural times. mural basketball has gathered a lot of atten- finished its second week of regular “We have so many teams we take up three tion. play. As of now, 11 of the 26 teams of the courts downstairs,” Schultz said. There is also a women’s league for this sea- are undefeated. However, the number of teams is not the son that is overflowing with players. These undefeated teams have only thing taking up court space. “We had a lot of individual players show been tested in just two matches and time will Intramural basketball has gathered a large up [for women’s],” Schultz said. “We had to I following from students who come to watch shuffle them around into different teams so we tell how they will fair during playoffs. “So far, Team Chop really looks to be one the Wednesday and Sunday games. Schultz es- didn’t have hundreds of intramural basketball of the front runners,” said Tom Schultz, man- timated 40 to 50 students were at SRC watch- teams.” ager of Intramurals and Campus Recreation. ing the games the past two weeks. Aside from the regular participants (fra- “But that’s just my opinion.” While Schultz could not give a reason why ternities, sororities and student associations), The intramural season started Jan. 17 and students came in larger numbers to watch, but there are plenty of new faces on the courts. lasts until Feb. 3. At that point, playoffs will Graduate Assistant Kristina Hicks had an idea. Hicks estimated five to six new teams. take over and are scheduled to be played Feb. “This is one of the more fun sports to watch However, most of these new teams were a du- 14, 21, 28 and March 6. because of the constant action,” Hicks said. plicate of a team from the organizations that The Intramurals Department at Swinney “Also, students don’t have to stand outside in regularly participate. Recreation Center (SRC) was shocked with the the cold to watch it like they had to for intra- The Intramurals Department at SRC wants number of players who played this year. mural football.” to expand intramurals from just student orga- nizations and Greek Life to include the main- stream college students. “We would love to see some residence hall kids,” Schultz said. “We would love to see Undefeated Intramural Teams (2-0) them come out of the dorms, take a break and play in some intramural sports.” At the same time, the number of teams is Sunday Teams Wednesday Teams already borderline overwhelming for the In- tramurals Department. They want to see more One Sky SAE Chumps SOD Squad new faces and fewer duplicate teams. Beta A Mech-E’s GTL* The times for games in the remainder of the Team Chop* The Toms Da Crew regular season are 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Quashers Golf Team* 1-4 p.m. Sundays for men’s teams. Women’s teams start at 4 p.m. on Sundays and go from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information, contact Tom Schultz * = A team that shows potential for being in the top three according to the Intramurals Department. at [email protected]. Photo courtesy UMKC ATHLETICS [email protected] This intramural basketball season draws many non- participant observers. 15 Sports www.unews.com February 1, 2010 extra points Roos impress in Lawrence by JOHN PFORTMILLER

Add into that lack of de- Super Bowl fense Drew Brees, who is a pro- lific passer, and Peyton Man- shenanigans ning, who will go down in the John Pfortmiller history books with greats like Sports Editor Joe Montana and Dan Marino, At 5 p.m. Feb. 7, a clash of and this game turns into an of- titanic proportions will take fensive rush. place. Brees currently holds the This clash will include two highest completion percentage phenomenal football teams and for a quarterback during the a lot of advertisers shelling out regular season at 69.8 percent. big money for ad spots. Manning has a 68.7 comple- While the Super Bowl does tion percentage. But simply have an extremely expensive looking at raw stats cannot tell advertising cost for such a you the entire picture. small time slot (30 seconds for Brees may be beating Man- $3.01 million), the actual game ning in terms of completion this year is definitely some- percentage, touchdown-inter- thing to notice. ception and passer rating, but The Indianapolis Colts are Manning wins in terms of ex- quite obviously the favored perience. team this year, but many won- Manning has the experience der why with the rampant suc- of Super Bowl XLI under his cess story of the New Orleans belt. He knows how stressful a Saints. game like this can be. To put it simply, the Colts He also knows that the have won a Super Bowl before. Saints defense is slightly lower Statistical- than the Colts. This means one ly speaking, a thing – more team in its first “A team winning p a s s i n g o p - S u p e r B ow l its first Super Bowl portunities for Photo courtesy UMKC ATHLETICS Manning. rarely wins. berth is a true rarity. Sophomore hurdler and sprinter Kristen Hepbaum. Since Su- The Saints per Bowl I However, there are want to do in 1966, only always success stories.” e x a c t l y t h e seven tea ms o p p o s i t e o f have won the what Manning Super Bowl on wants. T hey their first attempt. want to lock him down so he They are the Green Bay cannot unleash hell on the Packers, New York Jets, Pitts- Saints’ defense. burgh Steelers, San Francisco The Saints have a challenge 49ers, Chicago Bears, New ahead of them. York Giants and Tampa Bay In the last week of the regular Buccaneers. season, the Colts had the num- Photo courtesy UMKC ATHLETICS ber-one ranked offense, while Senior jumper Oscar Emegano. A team winning its first Su- per Bowl berth is a true rarity. the Saints were number five. However, there are always suc- Some sports analysts and John Pfortmiller cess stories. fans think the Colts will drop Sports Editor According to a poll on nfl. the ball in the Super Bowl sim- The UMKC track and field team competed in the com regarding who will win the ply because of the overwhelm- Jayhawk Invitational last weekend and impressed Super Bowl, 62.8 percent of vot- ing fan favor of the Saints. with a number of top-five finishers and personal ers chose the Saints while 37.2 Looking past mere stats, the records. percent of voters chose the Colts. game will be a close one. There were seven top-five finishes and 15 per- As of Jan. 28, the poll in- The Colts do have a slight sonal records set during the invitational. cluded 1 million voters. edge regarding experience and On the men’s side, Anthony Boyer, senior hur- In terms of predictions for the favor tips toward them. dles and sprint competitor, led the team with a pair how the game will go, take a The Saints will put up a of top-five finishes. look at the ranking of the Colts fight, but nerves and lack of ex- He set a personal best in the 60-meter hurdles, and Saints' defenses. perience will put a few points clocking in at 8 seconds and taking third place. He The Saints have the 25th up for the Colts that will prob- also finished fourth in the 60-meter dash with a per- ranked defense and the Colts ably win them the game. sonal best time of 6.84 seconds. the 18th ranked defense. Either way, we will see how D’Arby Parks, a junior medium distance ath- We all know what that it turns out on the big day. lete, finished fifth in the 600 meters with a time of means – a high-scoring game. [email protected] 1:23.65. Sophomore D.C. Okonta took fourth in the triple jump with a mark of 46-2.75 (14.09 meters). The women’s side also did well, taking three of the seven top-five finishes. Shakira Thomas, a freshman jumper and sprint- er, placed fourth in the 60-meters at 7.45 seconds, setting a new personal record. Follow us on Twitter Anuola Bailey, a senior sprinter, clocked in at 25.10 seconds in the 200 meters for a personal best and fifth-place finish. @UNewsScoop Katie Bauer, a freshman jumper, took fifth place in the triple jump with a mark of 33-9.50 (10.30 me- and become a fan on ters). The Roos will participate in the Mule Relays Feb. 6 in Warrensburg, Mo. Photo courtesy UMKC ATHLETICS Facebook! [email protected] Junior distance runner Alex Lopez. 16 Sports February 1, 2010 www.unews.com Men lose two on the road

Kevin Bryce the Roos’ defense died in the sec- Photo Editor ond half. Last week the men’s basket- NDSU came out ready to ball team saw two heart-breaking make long distance shots, shoot- losses. ing 7-9 from behind the arc in the The men met North Dakota closing half. State University (NDSU) at home “We needed to do something and then hit the road to Southern we haven’t done all year, shoot Utah. 3-point shots,” head coach of The 73- 69 match versus NDSU Saul Phillips said. NDSU marked the last game at NDSU made a 14-point run, Swinney Recreation Center for reversing the score from 50-41 to the season. Sophomore guard 52-55, including three consecu- Trey McKinney-Jones led the tive 3-point baskets. Roos in scoring with 18 points. UMKC just couldn’t manage With a minute and a half to to respond. play in the opening half, McKin- “It comes down to not letting ney-Jones split three defenders and slammed the ball down, taking a your man score,” McKinney- momentum swing for his team. Jones said. “Take care of your The game started with UMKC own and you’ll be better.” stopping NDSU but having trou- Brown said it was one of the Photo KEVIN BRYCE ble responding with buckets at the most disappointing games this Sophomore Trey McKinney-Jones goes for a lay-up against NDSU. opposite end. Freshman forward year. Fred Chatmon broke the trend The men hoped to reverse the Utah pulled away with a 19-6 run. great defense in the first half, with a 3-point play coming off an trend last Saturday on the road, Junior forward Jay Couisnard shutting down Southern Utah’s offensive board. but fell short with a 69-56 loss at set the pace for UMKC, banking top scorer. The men ended the half with a Southern Utah. 18 points while McKinney-Jones Throughout the second half it 12-point lead on NDSU. The 13-point spread in the followed closely behind with 14 was a back and forth game with But with the opening of the final score did not reflect on the points along with a team high the game tying at 36, 44 and then second half, everything changed. intensity of the game. seven rebounds. The two led the 50, before Southern Utah pulled “It hurts, we felt like we had it, The match was an even battle team in scoring the first 11 points away to end the game. and so did everyone else,” McK- until the 6:17 mark in the second of the game. The men continue on the road inney-Jones said. “We were just half when it was tied at 50. In the Southern Utah responded to meet NDSU again this Thurs- Photo KEVIN BRYCE content with what we had.” last 6 minutes of the half, UMKC back with a 6-0 run to put the day night. Junior Jay Couisnard went 5-13 in field goal attempts Head Coach Matt Brown said lost their intensity and Southern score at 17-13. UMKC played [email protected] against NDSU. Roos hold on for two wins John Pfortmiller Sporting Events Sports Editor The UMKC women’s basketball team put up two more Summit League Men’s Basketball wins Jan. 25 and 30. Date Event Place Time The first win was 54-46 over West- 2/4 North Dakota State Fargo, N.D. 7 p.m. ern Illinois University (WIU) and the 2/6 South Dakota State Brookings, S.D. 7:30 p.m. second was 74-64 over Southern Utah University (SUU). The game against the WIU Leath- ernecks was a slow start for the Roos. Women’s Basketball The Leathernecks took immediate 2/6 South Dakota State Brookings, S.D. 5 p.m. control of the game, but the Roos took the lead back at the 16-minute mark, following a lay-up from sophomore Track and Field Jade Tinner. The Roos proceeded to go on a 7-0 2/6 Mule Relays Warrensburg, Mo. All Day run that put the Roos up by 6, 9-3, with 15:03 left in the half. The Roos man- aged to gain a 10-point lead, 24-14, with Men’s Tennis just under 8 minutes left in the half. 2/5 Murray State Padukah, Ky. 4 p.m. However, the Leathernecks put to- 2/6 Southern Illinois Carbondale, Ill. 10 a.m. gether a 7-0 run to make the score 24- 21. The Roos quickly shut down this Photo courtesy UMKC ATHLETICS attempt at recovering the game with a Sophomore Jade Tinner was a driving force in the Roos win over SUU Jan. 25. Women’s Tennis pair of field goals and a 3-pointer before 2/5 UTSA Colorado Springs, 5 p.m. halftime. However, the Roos finally managed to keep up with the Roos in the second half, Colo. The Roos came out for the second place some numbers on the board mak- but the Roos turned on the pressure. half playing defensively, but the Leath- ing the game 6-6. The Roos then took With 10 minutes left in the game, ju- 2/6 Air Force Colorado Springs, 5 p.m. ernecks managed to come within 6 their first lead, 8-6, with a shot from nior Sam Sikkink started a 9-0 run. The Colo. points, 40-34, with 5:50 left in the game. sophomore LeAndrea Thomas. Roos had their biggest lead of the night, 2/7 Montana State Colorado Springs, 9 a.m. The Roos pulled out another run to The rest of the half saw the two teams 62-46, with 6:35 remaining. Colo. gain another 10-point lead and managed playing tug-of-war with neither team With such a large lead, the Thun- to keep their undefeated-at-home status. able to hold onto a lead for more than a derbirds were forced to foul the Roos. Rugby The win put the Roos at 7-0 at home few possessions. The Roos turned this around and went 2/5 Sevens Tournament Kansas City Soccer 7:30 p.m. and 6-0 in Swinney Recreation Center. The Roos pulled up to a 26-21 lead 12-for-12 on free throws and coasted to Dome The win against SUU, on Jan. 30, with minutes left in the half, but the victory. improved the Roos Summit League sta- Thunderbirds wouldn’t back down. The The Roos next match is 5 p.m. Feb. 2/6 Sevens Tournament Kansas City Soccer 7:30 p.m. tus to 8-2. Roos were in the lead when the half 6 in Brookings, S.D. against South Da- Dome The SUU Thunderbirds started the ended, 31-28. kota State. game off 6-0, due to a slow Roo start. The Thunderbirds did their best to [email protected] 17 www.unews.com Forum February 1, 2010 A note from me to you and you and you

stop having sex while you’re ovu- even if his name is Manuel Rodri- That’s just lame. And one day – one day very soon lating? It’s a start. guez from Mexico City. Dear Free Credit Report [dot] – you and I will break up for good Letters I’ve been Your 19 kids will miss you if com people, and Target and I will be together you die. And so will TLC viewers. Dear Sarah Palin, I mute your stupid commercials forever … unless you’re having a meaning to send: Cool book. You’re still never and use that time to check my e- sale. Then, I might come back for a Dear Lou Dobbs, going to be president of anything, mail. And your service isn’t free. day if I need to. I’m so poor. What does your Hispanic wife ever. But still, good job on the People have to pay $14.95 a think about your dislike of immi- book. month for your services, you dirty, dirty liars. Dear President Obama, gration? You don’t like anything Dear Jonas Brothers, I love you, but the road to hell is that is not American. Hanson did it first and did it Dear Wal-Mart, paved with good intentions. But you’re not American, ei- better. You can go away now. You’re a terrible, evil company Stop being so nice and start ther. Really, only Native Ameri- that underpays your employees, kicking ass, please. Show this cans can bitch about immigration Dear Nigerian Terrorist, kills small businesses, breaks all world what we mixed kids can do. – and you’re not one of them. So You’re an a-hole. Thanks for sorts of federal labor laws and ex- stop it. This country is big enough making it hard for those of us non- ploits overseas workers. Dear girls on the “Bad Girl’s MELISSA ORIBHABOR for immigrants. It was when your terrorists with Nigerian last names. But I’m broke, so I will continue Club,” ancestors came over. It’s bad enough Nigerians are to shop at your stupid store until I FYI, your future children, em- ear Mrs. Duggar, I do like you, really. But I also known for stealing people’s iden- can afford to shop elsewhere. ployers, in-laws and judges in your Why do you like tacos, pizza, Chinese food tities and I have to deal with that I hate you. keep having kids? and a whole bunch of other non- crap … but now terrorism? You’re like a bad ex-boyfriend I aggravated assault hearing will see You’re going to die American stuff. You’re a spoiled, rich kid. keep going back to. I just feel dirty this show and see how you acted. if you don’t stop. That’s the stuff that makes The next time you hate someone afterwards, but I keep doing it. Good luck getting a big girl job. I know it’s a religious belief America cool. or something, just blog about it or But I’m getting better. I am Your résumé is already looking D very impressive. against contraceptives, and that’s Stop being a jerk. start a Facebook group. splitting my time between you and totally fine. So why don’t you just Learn to love your neighbor, Lay off trying to kill people. Target. [email protected]

GRANT SNIDER ILLUSTRATIONS ‘Jersey Shore’ withdrawal

only paid the cast members a few Other than some random house- hundred dollars per episode for Sea- mate hook-ups throughout the sea- son 1. son, the only two that stuck it out for The seven-member cast has now the whole one-month long haul were collectively decided to demand up to Ronnie and Sammi. $10,000 per episode to continue with Talk about drama royalty. Season 2. I think they had a fight every epi- They should be asking for more sode. than that. They are getting paid $10,000 Eventually, well within the same each per nightclub appearance. episode, they made up if the tan and NICOLE BOMGARDNER Celebrities are even weighing in buff Ronnie went crawling back on on the “JS” fever by mocking them his hands and knees. By now, some of you may be or joining in on the fist-pumpin’ Jer- J-WOWW and DJ Pauly D had over the initial “Jersey Shore” with- sey accent. a “hook-up” every now and then. drawal. Well, that is, whenever her boyfriend Well, maybe not. “But how can we go wasn’t in town. The season only ended last But Pauly D was normally act- week, but the whole country is one whole year without ing as Mike’s wingman during their buzzing about Season 2 and how witnessing Snooki’s nightly club-hoppin’, girl chasin’ ex- much money these “Guidos” are random street dancing, cursions. going to make next summer with Vinny, my former personal fa- their fist-pumpin’, situation-havin’, hair puff or ‘juiced-up vorite (the educated, most soft-spo- club-hoppin’, street-brawlin’, hair Guido’ searching? This ken, momma’s boy “Guido”), didn’t gel-applyin’, boyfriend-cheatin’, poor girl needs a date.” come out of his shell until closer to hippo-hatin’, t-shirt-sellin’, gre- the end. nade-blockin’, fake-tannin’, clothes- And when he did, he did it big, washin’ and Jacuzzi-hoppin’. “hooking up” with Mike’s little sis- Whew! What’s the deal? Every- ter and playin’ his current fling at one seems to have caught the “Jersey This show was attracting atten- the same time, same night, within Shore” (“JS”) fever. tion and creating controversy even the same episode. Hilarious “JS” parodies are pop- before it aired and businesses were Again, I ask, “Are these guys se- ping up all over the Internet, from pulling out their advertising spots. rious?” elementary school kids to one from The Italian-American commu- I don’t care what you say Alyssa the KU women’s soccer team. nity was up in arms over what they Milano, this is entertainment. But how can we go one whole called “misrepresentation.” MTV So how has America been swin- year without witnessing Snooki’s could not have chosen seven more dled into loving this “Guido” bunch? random street dancing, hair puff or qualified people to fill our lives with I’m not just talking about the “juiced-up Guido” searching? This “Guido/Guidette,” “Jersey Shore” young crowd. poor girl needs a date. drama. I’m talking about grown, mature, The one cast member people Besides The Situation and Snooki educated individuals like myself probably miss the most is the in- (also known as Shnooks, Shnooki, who check the DVR weekly to make love-with-only-himself, how-many- Snicker, Snicks, Nooki, Nicole), I sure the settings are accurate for chicks-he-can-get, ripped-abs Mike, must pay equal respect to the five “Jersey Shore” on Thursdays. “The Situation.” other no-talent havin’ cast members I guess I’m just a sucker for Are these guys serious? – DJ Pauly D, J-WOWW, Sammi drama. According to Yahoo News, MTV Sweetheart, Vinny and Ronnie. [email protected] 18 Forum February 1, 2010 www.unews.com

Facebook has its costs

The British employment law firm, icantly any time in the near future. long there from the time they were very Peninsula, conducted an extensive study The above facts have everything to do young. of 3,500 United Kingdom employers with the immense wealth of the country In America, on the other hand, stu- and found that British firms lost no less in which we live. dents don’t have to do much more than than £130 million, or about $210 million, America’s average annual income per show up. every single work day from employees person has been above $30,000 in to- Clearly, procrastination and laziness screwing around on the Internet rather day’s money every year since 1987. pre-date the Internet (meaning, among than working. By contrast, China’s per capita wealth other things, that Al Gore can’t claim to The kicker is the Peninsula study was is still barely one-fifth of the U.S. number. have invented them). conducted way back in 2007 — ancient And certainly, Facebook isn’t going history when it comes to social network- to single-handedly demolish the wealthi- EVAN HELMUTH ing sites. “Clearly, procrastination est economy in the world. Since then, Facebook usage has and laziness pre-date the Rather, the amount of time we col- I commonly spend much of my daily soared to more than 350 million users Internet (meaning, among lege students and others are spending on break from classes at the computer lab in world-wide, according to the site’s own Facebook is a symptom of a larger and Royall Hall. statistics. Around 50 million of those are other things, that Al Gore older problem. The lab is almost always at least half Americans. can’t claim to have invented Those who have never been anywhere full. It is not uncommon for it to fill up Moreover, the average Facebook user entirely, while a handful of students wait them).” close to worried about where their next is on the site 50 minutes per day. meal will come from or where they will for computers. By way of comparison, India has If you happen to be one of the unlucky live can be prone to laziness. nearly three times the population of Many of us have little incentive to few waiting for a computer to do home- the United States, but only about one America’s great wealth means it can work for classes, it quickly becomes ag- Facebook account for every 50 users in afford to send a huge number of people work hard to create wealth because most gravating to see dozens of the screens on America. to college, many of whom don’t belong of us have never really been without. Facebook, Twitter or some other unnec- The other billion-plus-worker, eco- there. Next time you update your status, essary amusement. nomic tank on the world stage, China, Meanwhile, poorer countries can only check out a friend’s pictures or read If social networking sites were simply banned both Facebook and Twitter back afford to offer higher education to their your favorite celebrity’s Twitter feed, a minor inconvenience of a few minutes in 2008. most able students. just remember there are approximately for those students waiting to use comput- Interestingly, both of these countries Thus, countries like China rely heav- umpteen-billion college students in In- ers, the issue would probably not be wor- have been creating wealth and growing ily on records of academic achievement dia, China, Korea and other countries thy of a column. their economies at breakneck speeds for from a very young age. book who are wracking their brains over Unfortunately, the problem posed by as long as most UMKC students have The only scholars entering univer- texts instead and who might later take Internet distractions like Facebook and been alive, with no sign that either coun- sities in China, or much of the rest of your job. YouTube is far more serious. try will slow their money making signif- the world, have been proving they be- [email protected]

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A B 19 Forum www.unews.com February 1, 2010 Tax dollars wasted Word on CampusInterviewed by NILA HALL in our own district We’re still in a recession. As This is a man Kansas City How well does UMKC e-mail compete Cafferty questions, Congress does thinks can do no wrong. with other providers? not seem to be feeling any of their But Cleaver has done Kansas constituents’ pain. City wrong here. He has done the Third, this is not one party United States wrong. standing up and being bad. Cleaver was elected to put a This is both. Fourteen Demo- voice of reason in Washington. crats and six Republicans went on Instead, he’s following right along this trip. with liberal agendas and trips. RACHAEL HERNDON The congressional attendees This disappoints me thor- didn’t even participate. At least oughly. Obama participated while using As much as it pains me to say it, A couple weeks ago, CNN’s our tax dollars when we need them I was wrong about Cleaver. While Jim Cafferty called Nancy Pelosi a most. I will not say he’s a horrible man as horrible woman for using tax dol- Cafferty labeled Pelosi, I will say I lars to send herself and more than “This is a man Kansas was much more supportive and en- 20 members of Congress, including amored by his pastoral career than spouses and families, to the Copen- City thinks can do no his political career. hagen Climate Summit. wrong. But Cleaver has Further, I hope he returns to the I laughed and thought it was fan- done Kansas City wrong Methodist church once he retires tastic such a liberal network would or is voted out. “For the most part, UMKC’s “UMKC’s e-mail can be crappy allow Cafferty to say such things. here. He’s done the Next time you drive through an e-mail system is reliable and sometimes, because when I also thought Missouri repre- United States wrong. ” area that could use some tax dol- efficient.” it freezes, you don’t receive sentatives would never go on such lars, please don’t forget how little e-mail.” a trip. Congress feels the pain. First, I was wrong. Most importantly, don’t forget TYRA SMITH BENITA JONES Second, the trip cost more than I rarely admit when I am wrong. that an area, literally or program- Sophmore Junior $1 million. All expenses were paid. But, I was very wrong thinking matically, could have used that $1 English/Pre-Med Computer Science/Graphic Design They stayed for two days at the Missouri is too good for a trip like million our own favored politician five-star Marriot, which cost more this. Our Reverend Rep. Emanuel helped spend. than $400,000 alone. Cleaver II went. And, of course, don’t forget Meanwhile, our national un- He was Kansas City’s first black Cleaver is not the only choice on employment is at more than 10 mayor. The man we have a street that ballot. percent. named after, just north of campus. [email protected]

Love, after all, matters the most ways – or usually – pretty. not like that. Unfortunately, love is also not In fact, it is something that will always happy. In fact, sometimes it hold you your entire life. “I’ve never had any problems “Too many general alerts, but I can be lost and there is nothing you “Love will sustain, love will with it. From what I use of it, it’s use it because my friends know can do about it. provide. Love will not cease at the pretty easy.” that e-mail [address].” For some, it’s better to have end of time/Love will protect, love loved and lost than never to have always hopes. Love still believes AARON DORSETT RICHARD THOMPSON loved at all. For others, the risk is when you don’t.” Junior Senior just too high. Perhaps your heart quit beating Mechanical Engineering Political Science/Psychology In my experience, the only risk is and you don’t know how to turn ALEXIA STOUT-LANG ALEXIA Stout’s Shouts not taking a chance. back around. Maybe you feel like the sky is falling down on you. It Love is a many-splendored thing could be that love seems impossible – or so “they” say. “Once we come of age for you right now. I, being a fairytale princess, and start searching But love is always close at hand. should know. In all honesty, all of for that storybook It’s all around in the simple things you fellow princesses and princes of life. It does not need to be found raised on Disney know the same. romance, we can’t find in another person, but rather in the You have been taught that since it. Why? Because it joy of life. you were young. It’s a tradition. doesn’t exist.” It’s about embracing the world From the time we are young, we and those you share your life with are convinced that love should be a like there is no tomorrow. certain way. We also are convinced Brandon Heath recently recorded Love is real and alive. It can those who love us should do certain a song titled “Love Never Fails.” He change your life if you don’t try to things. pretty much sums up the wonders of put it in a box. Once we come of age and start love. So, even if you have already searching for that storybook ro- “Love is not proud, love does not made your resolutions for the year, mance, we can’t find it. Why? Be- boast. Love, after all, matters the make another. Go fall in love. cause it doesn’t exist. most/Love does not run, love does Fall for the great, big beautiful “One thing I don’t like is how you “For my purposes, the UMKC But all is not lost. It turns out that not hide. Love does not keep locked world, fall for your blessed life, fall have to check all the boxes to provider works as an adequate love is much more beautiful than inside/Love is a river that flows for your sweetie. The possible let delete the items. But other than substitute.” anything Disney and his team could through. Love never fails you.” down is worth the joy you will find. that, it’s OK.” dream up. When you think about the man All you need is love. Da, da, da, You probably won’t find it in a or woman who was cruel to you, just da, da. Love is all you need. CAROLINE MILLER BRYAN LARSON castle. And the path to it is not al- think about these guidelines. Love is [email protected] Senior 1st year MBA student Music Business Administration GLOBEMED from page 1 it another try. Only five or six people showed up for the meeting. “In the second part, you bring what “Everyone got a position,” she said. you learn from the partnership back on “I walked in and they just looked at the campus,” Chakrabarty said. “You me and said, ‘Campaign coordinator?’ use it to promote global health equity I didn’t even know what it meant, but and social justice through discussions I said, ‘OK.’” on issues ranging from gender and What began as a random coinci- health to politics and violence.” dence turned into a passion. An important piece of the partner- “What sparked my passion was ship is GlobeMed’s funding of a proj- attending the GlobeMed Summit in ect in the partner’s community. 2008,” she said. “There were great “Once you understand how the speakers. There were workshops dis- community works, you can develop cussing interesting issues. It was phe- projects that benefit the community,” nomenal.” Chakrabarty said. From March 2008 to March 2009, The students and KCRC collabo- Chakrabarty focused on raising funds rate to develop projects. The chapter for the organization as the campaign then decides which project to fund and manager. organizes a fundraiser. “I was given a lot of opportunities GlobeMed wants to empower the to go outside of my responsibilities,” community and contribute to its sus- she said. “That led to me becoming a tainability via a long-term relation- co-president in March 2009.” ship. Chakrabarty believes GlobeMed The UMKC chapter plans to send offers students a great opportunity to a team of students to KCRC in the make a difference. future. Based on the decided project, “What I really love about Globe- the team could be helping with school Med is that as much as you put in you health talks, home visits or commu- will get back,” Chakrabarty said. “If Monday’s Puzzle Solved nity outreaches. you want to make a difference, the But as of now, the chapter is trying possibilities are endless.” to expand on campus. Chakrabarty is a third-year student “We are trying to broaden our in the six-year B.A./M.D. program at members to a wide variety of majors,” UMKC. Chakrabarty said. “UMKC is the only “I don’t think I was the right can- chapter that is primarily run by health didate for the six-year medical pro- professionals. The majority of chap- gram,” Chakrabarty said. “Mainly ters are run by Liberal Arts students because I developed love for the social or Political Science majors.” sciences. But by the time I discovered Chakrabarty credits the chapter’s it, it was too late.” unique identity to its origin. Chakrabarty was too far in her The UMKC chapter was started in studies to make a change. She started 2004 by a medical student. The chap- to doubt the path she was on. ter’s objective was to only acquire “There was a lot of, ‘Why am I do- medical supplies and ship them to any ing this? Why am I here?’ But then I clinic in need, Chakrabarty said. There became more involved with Globe- were no partnerships at the time. Med. And it gave me the aspect of “It wasn’t even called GlobeMed learning social sciences and integrat- back then,” Chakrabarty said. “It was ing them into my future, into health called the Global Medical Relief Pro- care.” gram. In 2007, a new national director Chakrabarty said her involvement introduced the concept of partnership in GlobeMed changed her life. and the name changed.” “I was the shyest person growing Right now, the UMKC chapter up,” Chakrabarty said. “Every func- has approximately 10-15 members. tion, I hid behind my mom’s sari (tra- Chakrabarty hopes it will grow to 25- ditional Indian dress) and clung to the 30 members. cloth. GlobeMed broke my social shy- A life-changing experience ness.” In 2007, Chakrabarty attended a Student life cannot be only about GlobeMed meeting. studying, Chakrabarty maintains. New to Kansas City and to UMKC, “Because of GlobeMed, my life as she decided she was not interested in a student has a much greater purpose,” the organization. she said. “There is so much we can “I was always interested in work- do.” ing abroad,” she said. “So, I went to For more information, contact my first GlobeMed meeting. It was Chakrabarty at [email protected] or University News very different and I stopped going.” visit KCRC at www.kcrc.org. On Election Day in 2008, she gave [email protected] Editor-in-Chief Hilary Hedges Advertising Manager Stefanie Crabtree Business Manager BJ Allen Production Manager Hilary Hedges Asst. Production Manager Leanna Lippert E-MAIL from page 1 counts will be migrated to the new News Editor Alexia Stout-Lang system,” she said. “All new e-mail Asst. News Editor Melissa Oribhabor “Opting-in to the new e-mail sys- will be forwarded to the Outlook Live 5327 Holmes Culture Editor Kelley Kates tem … offers you 10 gigabytes of e- account at [email protected]. mail storage, calendaring services, Kansas City, MO 64110 Sports Editor John Pfortmiller edu. 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