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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at IRL @ UMSL. It has been accepted for inclusion in Current (2010s) by an authorized administrator of IRL @ UMSL. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Valentine's Day Feb. 14 Vol. 51 Issue 1553 The Current February 12, 2018 UMSL’S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWS WCW Addresses Sexual Homecoming Harassment and Assault Celebrates with Joseph Salamon Gateway to the Best News Editor Kat Riddler groups and campus departments n February 7, The Current Managing Editor can compete in the window paint- Ohosted a discussion about sex- ing competition to demonstrate ual harassment and assault. Ap- he University of Missouri-St. their school spirit and bring excite- proximately 20 students and faculty TLouis is different than most ment and energy to Homecoming. members filled Century Room C in universities with their celebration Participating groups will be given the Millennium Student Center of Homecoming. Homecoming is supplies to decorate window space to share opinions and experienc- not celebrated in the fall, but in- on the MSC bridge. es about the culture surrounding stead, in February. Teams can sign up in advance by sexual harassment and assault, This year’s theme is Gateway to completing the Homecoming Tri-

both in Hollywood and on college CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/THE the Best. Tickets for the big Home- ton Spirit Competition registration campuses. Dr. Zöe Peterson led the What's Current Wednesday for February discussing the coming dance are on sale now and packet on TritonSync here. Dr. Zöe Peterson, director of the culture of sexual harassment and assault in Hollywood and on college campuses. can be purchased in the Office of Starting February 19 from 2:30 Sexual Assault Research and Edu- and 25 percent experience sexual requires there be a clear and enthu- Student Involvement at 366 Mil- to 5 p.m., offices or departments cation Program at the University of assault. Additionally, about 40 per- siastic agreement between people lennium Student Center Monday will be judged on their decorating Missouri-St. Louis, guided the dis- cent of male college students expe- before engaging in sexual acts. through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. skills. The winning office will have cussion. By sharing definitions, sta- rience harassment, and around five California first introduced the Tickets are $30 per individual, $55 bragging rights all across campus tistics, and current legislation with percent experience sexual assault. affirmative consent law, which all per couple, and $275 for a table of 10. and win up to $300 toward an of- the group, Dr. Peterson shed light on Dr. Peterson stressed that these state schools must abide by, and The dance will take place on Febru- fice party. Those offices participat- the issue at hand. statistics are rough due to many vic- New York, New Jersey, New Hamp- ary 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the ing need to apply and have their Dr. Peterson stressed the dif- tims’ unwillingness to come forward shire, and Connecticut followed Hilton Ballpark Village Hotel. office decorated by 12 p.m. on Feb- ference between harassment and about their experiences, as she es- suit. Though Missouri does not have Three shuttles will run a contin- ruary 16. All artwork must include assault by saying that harassment timates that number to be approxi- this law, it is part of UMSL’s policy uous loop between the UMSL Cam- the name of the office or depart- usually pertains to work or school, mately 75 percent. as an individual institution. pus and the Hilton Ballpark Village. ment, Homecoming slogan, and consisting of an implication of due The discussion focused on how “We need to change the culture Stops are at Mansion Hill, Provin- the Homecoming Facebook page favors or consequences, sometimes these issues are perceived on cam- so that individuals who perpetrate cial House, University Meadows, address: facebook.com/umslhome- leading to a hostile environment. pus and what can be done to change sexual harassment and assault are and Hilton Ballpark Village. Shut- coming. Judges will grade on effort, Assault, as Dr. Peterson explained, the perception to make campuses held accountable,” Dr. Peterson stat- tle service begins at 6 p.m. at Man- appearance, creativity, originality, is any non-consensual sex act, some- across the country safer. Affirma- ed. “Both in terms of formal sanc- sion Hill. Final shuttle pick up at the tastefulness, and school spirit. times involving physical force or tive consent law is an actionable tions but also in terms of informal Hilton Ballpark Village Hotel is at 12 Homecoming celebrations threat. step that some states have taken in social sanctions.” The discussion a.m. Shuttle service is free of charge. pick back up on February 22 with According to Dr. Peterson, close order to hold people accountable served as a springboard into a bet- There are plenty of other events Canstruction in the MSC Century to 60 percent of female and trans- for acts of sexual assault. Instead of ter understanding of how to apply happening during the week leading Room from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Student gender college students experience an absence of the word “no” during informal social sanctions through- up to the dance. Starting on Feb- groups and campus departments sexual harassment, and between 20 sexual acts, affirmative consent law Continued on page 8 ruary 16 from 12 to 5 p.m., student Continued on page 3 New Video Conferencing App Zoom Comes to Campus Joseph Salamon with. provide real life experience and News Editor On February 7, Jill Alexander, teach you what the field is like first associate teaching professor in the hand.” tudents and faculty at the Uni- Department of Communication & When it comes to deciding on a Sversity of Missouri-St. Louis now Media, used Zoom for her sports certain career path, students should have access to a much more inter- public relations course. She sched- be given as many resources as pos- active and fulfilling classroom expe- uled a video conference through sible to figure out their likes and rience. The new Zoom application Zoom with Dave Lockett, Ultimate dislikes. “Even with an up-to-date creates an environment in which Fighting Championship director of textbook, there is a limit to what one faculty can use their network to public relations. can learn,” Meyer explained. coordinate video conferences with Lockett addressed the class- Before Zoom, professors would relevant professionals. room, speaking of his past experi- have to work with a limited net- Straying from the traditional ences in the field of sports public work in order to bring an outside classroom experience consisting relations, and then opened the floor viewpoint into the classroom. Of- solely of teacher-to-student interac- for a question and answer session. tentimes, professionals would have tion, Zoom introduces a third party, Louis Meyer, junior, communica- to travel to campus and open a large allowing students to learn and ask tion, stated that “using tools like portion of their schedule to accom- questions of whomever their pro- Zoom allows teachers to bring in modate for a short lecture or ques- fessor decides to video conference people like Dave Lockett who can Continued on page 3 What’s Inside:

Senator Wieldt, pg. 4 Get Crunk, pg. 4 Simply Different, pg. 5 Olympics, pg. 7 2 February 12, 2018 CURRENT STAFF

EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Michael Plumb Managing Editor Kat Riddler News Editor Joseph Salamon Features Editor Now hiring! Sports Editor Roderick Wilbon A&E Editor Chris Zuver Opinions Editor Kyle Mannisi Copy Editors Alex Neupert Daniel Brown-Schnurr Staff Writers Harold Crawford Mike A. Bryan Trevonte Harris

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MON 39 TUE 48 WED 57 THU 63 FRI 34 SAT 46 SUN 53 23 37 51 21 23 30 38 February 12, 2018 news 3 Gateway to the Best: Homecoming Events Start Continued from page 1 2 p.m. Stop by the Nosh on the first The Leaders & Luminaries starts together current and former stu- lage with the dance. collect can goods and non-perish- floor of the MSC for free fries and at 5 p.m. at the Hilton Ballpark Vil- dent leaders from the Fraternity For more information about ables to create a structure that re- dipping sauce and a free 16 oz Co- lage. RSVP is required for a cocktail and Sorority Life community. Visit Homecoming, visit homecoming. flects the Homecoming theme. ca-Cola beverage from the Freestyle reception bringing alumni, current umslalumni.org/homecoming, Or umsl.edu. All donated items will benefit the machine in a souvenir cup. student leaders, and the univer- call 314-516-5833 to RSVP. Pagedale Family Support Center. The Lip Sync Competition sity together. This year’s Leaders The evening and homecoming Teams can sign up by complet- starts at 7 p.m. in the J.C. Penney and Luminaries Reunion will bring conclude at the Hilton Ballpark Vil- ing the Homecoming Triton Spirit Auditorium. Join the Homecoming Competition registration packet on Steering Committee for this perfor- TritonSync here. mance-based competition open to The annual Chili Feed will take any team, student organization, or Zoom Allows Students to place in Century Rooms A and B campus department. Teams of up from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For $5 to 10 will choreograph a dance and for faculty and staff and $4 for stu- skit performance of up to 8 min- dents, you will have the opportunity utes. All Homecoming Court can- Learn from New Sources to sample five chili recipes submit- didates are required to create their ted and served by UMSL faculty and own performance for the competi- Continued from page 1 recording. students learn day in, day out. This administrators in the Chili Contest. tion. Teams can sign up by complet- tion and answer session with a class. In a classroom setting, the con- positive impact might encourage Vote for your favorite chili entry and ing the Homecoming Triton Spirit “Most professionals lead very ferencing function would typically more professors to use the applica- the winner will be honored with the Competition registration packet on busy lives,” Alexander stated. “The only need to be limited to a one-on- tion more often. Golden Ladle Award. Tickets can be TritonSync here. Zoom application allows me to in- one interaction between the pro- Using Zoom in class can also bought online here. Or buy tickets in There are two Friday Night troduce my students to public re- fessor’s screen and whoever they serve as a reminder for students of person with cash, credit, or declin- Flicks by the University Program lations professionals across the are conferencing. The main reason the importance of building a pro- ing balance/dining dollars at Nosh, Board. The movie ‘Jigsaw’ showing country without the expense of individual students would need to fessional network. Zoom can only Triton Treats, Einstein Bros Bagels, starts at 7 p.m. in the SGA Cham- travel.” Zoom is changing the way be part of the conference is if there be used to its fullest potential if pro- Simply to Go Cafe (SLB), and Pro- ber in the MSC. The second Friday UMSL students learn, and has the is no class meeting during the time fessors know the right people to call vincial House Dining Hall. All pro- Night Flick will be at 9 p.m. in the potential to enhance each depart- of the conference. As professor Jill upon for certain lessons. As for Al- ceeds benefit the Pagedale Family J.C. Penney Auditorium. Free snacks ment’s curriculum. Alexander stated, “This is Missouri exander, she plans to use the appli- Support Center. will be provided at both. According to UMSL’s website, and as you know, our weather can be cation as often as she can. The Be Inspired giving cam- Homecoming week concludes Zoom offers two different account unpredictable. I was able to provide UMSL’s website provides help- paign kicks off in Century Room C on February 24. Service Saturday is packages. The basic account can each student with the log-in details ful documents for faculty, staff, and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Be In- from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the OSI of- host up to 100 participants, features so that they could access the session students to learn more about Zoom, spired campaign encourages facul- fice (366 MSC). Join students, fac- high definition video and voice, pri- even if the weather resulted in poor as well as information on who to ty and staff to give back to the UMSL ulty, staff, and others as we give our vate and group chat, a 40-minute road conditions.” contact to set up a Zoom conference community. Gifts can be designated time and talents to help make our time limit on meetings with three to Zoom is still a new feature to the in a classroom. for a particular department or pro- community a better place. Stop by 100 people, along with other things. UMSL education experience, but it gram. To contribute online visit Be anytime throughout the day to give An additional pro account features shows potential to have a positive Inspired. back to the people and places that no duration limits and offers cloud impact on how—and how much— Pack the Stands concludes the help make our community whole. day at 5:30 p.m. at the Mark Twain Tiny Tritons Pancakes & PJs is Athletic Fitness Center. Watch the in the Nosh of the MSC from 10 a.m. UMSL Tritons take on the Quincy to 12 p.m. Join Tiny Tritons for their Hawks. Enjoy free food and give- annual Homecoming Breakfast. aways. Free to students, faculty/ Wear your PJs and come grab a stack staff, alumni, and children under of pancakes. There are fun activities 6 with a valid UMSL ID or UMSL planned including Dr. Dan the Pan- Alumni membership card. cake Man from Dancakes, story time On February 23, Fry-YAY and reading, movies, coloring pages, sel- OF ZOOM COURTESY FIZZ is in the Nosh from 11 a.m. to fie station, and more.

Joseph Salamon C between a man and woman, but the student was gone upon arrival News Editor both were gone before UMSL PD ar- of police. A driver’s license was tak- rived at the scene. en to the Campus Police Station at he Campus Crime Report se- February 4: At 1:23 a.m., UMSL 9:45 p.m. and was held there for safe Tries is a log of daily crime and PD assisted Bel-Ridge PD with an keeping. incident reports issued by the Uni- assault at the Pi Kappa Alpha fra- February 7: At 2:30 am, an versity of Missouri- St. Louis Police ternity house. UMSL PD officer found a wallet Department between February 1 February 5: A MetroLink pas- belonging to a non-student, and and 8. senger was taken to the hospital by was held for safe keeping. A laptop February 1: At 7:10 a.m., UMSL ambulance at 1:09 am after express- was found at the Touhill Perform- PD responded to a suspicious per- ing suicidal thoughts. At 10:23 a.m., ing Arts Center at 12:30 pm and was son report in Millennium Student an UMSL student reported a lost turned into UMSL PD. The owner of Center, and escorted a non-student wallet in Clark Hall. UMSL PD ar- the laptop was notified. A set of keys from the campus. rested a non-student at 3:15 p.m. in were found at the Research Com- February 2: An UMSL student Millennium Student Center on mul- plex at 5:10 pm and were turned was taken to the hospital by ambu- tiple outstanding warrants. At 5:30 into UMSL PD, and the owner later lance at 10:03 a.m., after experienc- p.m., a wallet was found at Express retrieved the keys. ing hip and leg pain. At 12:41 p.m., Scripts Hall, and the owner was February 8: UMSL PD respond- an UMSL employee fell down steps notified. ed to a dispute between a student at Bellerieve Hall, but refused fur- February 6: A student began and a Sodexo employee at 9:20 am. ther medical attention. At 9:20 p.m., feeling dizzy and vomited in the At 12:41 pm, UMSL PD and Facili- UMSL PD responded to a smell of Millennium Student Center, and ties responded to a student stuck in marijuana at Oak Hall. was then taken to the hospital by a Clark Hall elevator. An UMSL stu- February 3: UMSL PD respond- ambulance at 11:02 am. UMSL PD dent reported a broken car window ed to a noise complaint at 3:06 a.m., responded to a report of an irate parked on West Drive at 10:30 pm. but found no violation. At 9:54 a.m., customer at the Nosh in Millenni- a visitor reported a dispute in Lot um Student Center at 12:00 pm, but 4 features February 12, 2018 SGA Senator Spotlight: Harper Wieldt

Harold Crawford school was [an] all female school, ing throughout Monday and Friday Staff Writer so coming to a university and inter- with the people I was interacting acting with people from all walks of with. The entire week is my office arper Wieldt, freshman, life. It was really an eye opener.” hours, because I am always trying Hchemistry and pre-medical, Harper overcame her obstacle to improve.” is a student government senator by taking advice from Burkett and Wieldt believes this job has growing into her position this se- going out to simply talk to new peo- helped her develop as a person. She mester. She went to Villa Duchesne ple on campus. She said, “I started said, “Although I am an introvert, High school and was a leader in the to ask students about their opinions I am not productive without other school Academic Club. It was there about issues on campus. I was so people. I draw a lot from other peo- she honed the necessary problem used to interacting with people my ple. I feel that I am a more political solving skills that helped prep her own age.” being now, because I draw off of oth- for the positions of University of Harper serves on a number of er people’s energy and their thought Missouri-St. Louis’ Student Gov- committees in her position. She process. Listening to other people’s ernment Association senator and serves on the physical facilities opinions had me develop my own.” sergeant-at-arms. committee, SGA restructure, and Harper values the views of col- Wieldt joined SGA after attend- student affairs committees. This se- leagues and is a team player, who ing the Fall Expo. She said, “I was mester she also serves on the 2018 enjoys hearing both sides of the sto- just strolling through the tables Trailblazers planning committee ry. Embracing politics has for sure and the SGA booth caught my eye.” for women’s history month. She been a great endeavor for Wieldt, Harper told SGA representatives in said, “Being appointed to commit- but she has no interest in a political the booth that she was interested tees and [meeting] different orga- career outside of UMSL. COURTESY OF CORRINE ANSELM OF CORRINE COURTESY in getting a weekly or monthly up- nizations really opened my eyes to Harper Wieldt is the Segeant-at-Arms for SGA's General Assembly and Senator. date on what was going on on the different aspects.” campus. She joined the SGA mailing Along with her increase of di- list. Later, an SGA senator explained versity, she felt somewhat over- more about what the position does whelmed. Some people assume that via email. SGA members know about every- She said, “She started explain- thing that goes on at UMSL. Stu- ing more about what SGA does, and dents and faculty alike ask questions I was just really entertained that Wieldt did not have the answers for. UMSL PATIENT CARE CENTER each week the SGA met to debate She acknowledged the fact she is not issues and interacted with the com- omnipotent. She said, “No, I don’t. munity.” Sean Burkett, senior, crim- And I’m ok with not knowing ev- A new medical office for patients of all ages. inology and criminal justice, the erything, because that means that I SGA president, requested a resume have room to grow.” from Wieldt. Shortly after, she was Harper definitely displays re- interviewed. silience and adaptability. She said, Harper had a combination of at- “I came to SGA, because I had the tributes that made her a great fit for time commitment and I was real- SSM Health Medical Group has opened a new location on the University of the open spot on the senate, such as ly interested in learning about the Missouri – St. Louis campus. Specialties include family medicine, geriatrics, her availability and her desire to in- community. However, it broad- women’s health, obstetrics and gynecology. teract with the community. Wieldt ened my horizons so much beyond also faced a challenge accepting that, because I wasn’t prepared. Al- the position. She said, “The major though I had the time commitment Some same-day appointments are usually available. challenge I faced was that my high on Friday, I was constantly learn- Most insurance plans accepted.

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MG_STL_17_382771_UMSLclinic_5x8.25_AD.indd 1 1/31/18 3:03 PM February 12, 2018 arts & entertainment 5 Simply Different: The Furniture of Peter Voss at Gallery 210 Mike A. Bryan ing from furniture sales, he devotes smooth curves and lends itself well Staff Writer all of his time to producing wood- to his found-wood pieces. A number en furniture and sculptures in his of the pieces in the show have quirky allery 210 is a small, inti- downtown St. Louis workshop. His animal or human figurines attached Gmate space located in the same approach is less about the end result to them in obvious or slightly hid- building as the campus police, right and more about the actual pieces of den ways, adding a touch of humor across from the University of Mis- wood that he is able to find and buy. to the otherwise serious art of fur- souri-St. Louis North MetroLink Peter likes to maintain the natural niture design. There are even a few station. They frequently showcase beauty of the wood, knots and all, pieces that have built-in lighting, local artists of various types, some giving his pieces an organic feel that vaguely reminiscent of the lighting of whom are affiliated with UMSL. makes them seem older than they fixtures that Frank Lloyd Wright de- If you have never checked it out, actually are. Although he incorpo- signed for his homes. take a few minutes and go through rates all of the imperfections of the Peter Voss is a true master their galleries. The rooms are small, wood, his works are still elegant and craftsman, merging simple lines, with manageable exhibits that are masterful. contrasting wood grains, sharp cor- focused and well-curated. The The show is titled “Sim- ners, and rounded edges into some- shows change every few months, ply Different,” which seems an apt thing that is truly memorable and with the gallery often featuring description for the underlying de- beautiful. There are times when more than one small show at a time. sign theme. The lines in his works the sum of the parts is greater than Currently, there is a single show are simple, with smart details and the whole—this is the opposite. The featuring local furniture maker and clever combinations of wood types finished piece is even greater than wood sculptor Peter Voss. and other materials. Voss uses a the sum of the parts. Gallery 210 Educated at St. Louis Uni- mid-century modern style for many is open Tuesday through Saturday, versity, Peter Voss has been work- of the pieces, integrating multiple from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the UMSL

ing in the furniture industry in St. 210 GALLERY COURTESY types of woods or stone in contrast- North Campus. The show runs until Louis for decades. He worked for A sneak peek picture of the exhibit being installed at Gallery 210. ing colors and textures. This style is March 17. many years as a furniture retailer and broker, and eventually began to design his own pieces. Since retir- a friendly mix of sharp angles and 'The Foreigner' Starring Jackie Migos Chan, Pierce Bronson is a Classic Delivers Harold Crawford matter. es. Piece by piece, more and more Chan and Brosnan show us a Mediocre Staff Writer The bombing terrorists are still about Chan and Brosnan is revealed dynamic on-screen competition. free to plot and to strategize their to the audience. It comes to the The action is packed, the fighting fter the Irish Republican nefarious tactics. Chan’s style of point when you ask yourself how scenes are realistic, and suspense Results AArmy causes a bomb explosion, warfare in the movie is nostalgic to far are you willing to go for what is resilient. The film allows for two Mike A. Bryan a young girl loses her life, and her Stallone’s “Rambo.” Chan continues you believe? legendary actors to play roles we Staff Writer father begins searching for revenge. to stand strong as a one-man army, Rules of engagement get broken have never seen them play before. I “The Foreigner,” starring Jackie but, like always, the one-man army in this action/drama. Early on in the personally thought the movie was a igos has risen to ridiculous Chan, is about a London business- scheme can only last for so long. movie it becomes clear that no one classic. Mlevels of popularity in the past man Quan Ngoc Minh (Chan) with a Plots thicken when betrayals spawn is safe from harm. Especially when According, to Simon Abrams of few years, defining the group and buried past losing his daughter, and to a pattern and can leave anybody double-crossing becomes a dai- Rogerebert.com it only deserved its members as one of the most im- then taking it upon himself to inves- with a moral compass trying to as- ly routine for the characters. Chan one star. Part of his gripe was that portant forces in the Atlanta trap/ tigate the organization in charge of semble a hierarchy of treachery. gains an upper hand advantage, and Chan is too old and struggling for hip hop scene. operations. Both Chan’s and Brosnan’s char- with it he begins to make demands movie roles to play. The film opened The three members, Quavo, Chan’s character remains un- acters have a dark history. Chan was giving Brosnan a deadline to find on October 13, 2017 and topped over Takeoff, and Offset, grew up to- derestimated, however we soon see a soldier just like Brosnan, still they out who is in charge of the terrorist 100 million according to Forbes gether, are all related, and have been a display of his talents. It does not have a disjunction in foundation. attacks that are getting out of hand magazine. producing music together since take long for him to speed up the The movie plays a game in inch- in Europe. 2009. They had their first number detective process. The old saying one hit, “Bad and Boujee,” in 2016, “eye for an eye” could easily be re- and have since produced numerous placed with “bomb for a bomb.” Af- other hits, including collaborations ter connecting the bombings to the with everyone from Drake to Katy IRA, Chan continues the search for Perry to Chris Brown. his daughter’s killers by connecting Their most recent album, “Cul- with the Irish government. One of ture II,” just dropped at the end our old heroes from MI6—Pierce of January, starting out at number Brosnan—plays a not-so-friend- one on the Billboard charts, as did ly Irish government official named “Culture” when it was released in Liam Hennessy. 2017. At a hefty 24 tracks, “Culture Chan stalks Brosnan following II” picks up where “Culture” left a couple of attacks and uses black- off, with production from Pharrell mail to force his hand. Meanwhile, Williams, Metro Boomin, Zaytoven, Brosnan issues an undercover goon Murda Beatz, and more. squad to find out who was respon- Unfortunately, not much new sible for planting the bomb. Mean- ground is broken on the recent re- while, the thugs who carried out the lease, and the length makes it some- attack are still on the loose and plan what repetitive. Migos has found a to attack more places, each time formula that works, best exempli- with more lethal force. It turns into fied by the production of Metro a game of cat and mouse, with both Boomin, and has indoctrinated all of Chan’s and Bronson’s roles inter- us into their “culture” over the past twining. They both chase the other few years. That culture has spread hoping to get what they want. to other Atlanta artists like 21 Sav- Chan’s character sends plen- age, Future, and Gucci Mane, with ty of warnings and causes many all of these artists producing music problems for Brosnan. This caus- that has a similar vibe, in large part es trouble amongst the good guys of due to production by Metro Boomin. the movie, though “good” could be While there is nothing wrong a debatable term to use in describ- with trap music, it lends itself to

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February 12, 2018 opinions & features 7 The Winter Olympic Games: Brought to You by Samsung Kyle Mannisi the highest levels of government: ing the two nations’ athletes will Opinions Editor the downfall of their disgraced likely get snubbed on the giveaway. former president, Park Geun-hye. Iran took the news to be especially his year’s Winter Olympic However, a judge commuted Lee’s shocking, as Samsung operates Ira- TGames have begun in the major sentence after serving less than a nian stores and sells their products South Korean metropolitan area of year in prison, and Vice Chairman there. Pyeongchang. Meanwhile, South Lee was freed earlier this February. Recently, leaked documents Korea’s largest company and ma- By contrast, Samsung has been have revealed Samsung’s role in me- jor Olympic sponsor, Samsung, has “extremely cautious” to advertise dia manipulation, showing count- been at the center of a recent mas- their brand at this Olympic Games, less favors had been exchanged sive controversy involving corrup- in an attempt to not appear insen- with journalists for kind words in tion, bribery, and perjury. sitive to the recent developments their reporting. Seedy dealings be- Samsung’s acting Vice Chairman that have placed them under scru- tween business, politics, media, and and third richest South Korean, Lee tiny. However, this does not mean sports are all too common in Korea, Jae-yong, was found guilty in Au- that Samsung would be entirely as calls for a corruption crackdown gust 2017 of corruption and sen- absent from the games. Samsung have echoed for years. tenced to five years in prison. Lee created the official 2018 Olym- Samsung just cannot seem to do was found guilty of using over $3.3 pic Games app, and is handing out anything besides harm everything million U.S. dollars to bribe govern- “4,000 special-edition Galaxy Note they touch. Now, with the Olym- ment officials in 2015 to approve a 8 smartphones to athletes and olympic Games’ arrival in South Ko- controversial Samsung merger, re- pic staff.” This somehow turned into rea, the clear reality of Samsung’s sulting in more control of the com- a diplomatic fight, as United Nations bribes as a contributing factor to pany being given to Lee. sanctions that have been placed on bring them there has set in, creat- COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COURTESY The scandal completely em- luxury goods imported to the coun- ing an awkward situation for every- The gold medal pictured is a replica of the ones given out this year, though Samsung broiled South Korea and reached tries of Iran and North Korea, mean- one involved. likely will not earn one with their recent behavior. Are the Police to be Trusted? Trevonte Harris questions such as: Do the police Staff Writer have too much power? Can we trust those who are supposed to protect ou may have heard the news us? Ythat a nine-person Baltimore This particular task force is be- PD task force is standing trial. A po- lieved to have stolen over $300,000 lice force, whose job was to get guns in cash, three kilograms of cocaine, and dangerous people off the streets, 43 pounds of marijuana, 800 grams were indeed more dangerous than of heroin, and jewelry worth hun- any of those criminals, because dreds of thousands, and more. The these criminals wore badges. Black victims formerly believed in a police men have been getting killed in the force that enforced the law, not in a streets by cops who abuse their police force who themselves are of- power. This time, a whole city was fenders of the law. being exploited for money, drugs, Now personally, I have always etc. Their crimes were so elaborate believed in law enforcement and the that if the cops killed people, they police. If I have a major problem, I would plant fake weapons to make it dial 911, but should I think twice? I look like it was self-defense. Where grew up admiring cops and I even does it stop? wanted to be a police sergeant when Baltimore is facing a record of I grew up. I wanted to supervise oth- 343 killings in 2017, with the higher cops, but the system has become est-ever rate of 56 homicides per corrupt. The system that I once ad- 100,000. These staggering numbers mired and believed in, is broken. left Baltimore’s mayor with no other Law enforcement administration choice but to fire the police commis- around the country are taking steps sioner and replace him. The Drug to make law enforcement more ac- Enforcement Administration (DEA) countable, as some departments started investigating the task force An entire police task force in Baltimore are accused of embezzling money and stealing drugs and guns to resell on the black market are requiring officers to wear body in 2015. It started with one member for their own gain. cameras. I feel that there is hope, no of the task force, and now all but one himself. Another instance came evidence against the suspect. Every- who has power, prestige, and even matter how broken the system may member are facing criminal charges. when the members stole a suspect’s day cops are stealing from suspected authority? If you told someone that be. The Gun Trace Task Force will Being in Baltimore, this incident house keys, found their address, criminals to help themselves. When a cop did something, who do you definitely be held accountable for spikes negative feelings felt during broke into their home and broke presented with this disturbing be- think they will most likely believe their actions and hopefully police the riots over the Freddie Gray kill- open a safe containing $200,000 and havior, how can we truly believe in more? My bet’s on the cop. around the country will take note. ing of 2015. drugs. They stole approximately law enforcement as a whole? Currently, the Baltimore task Hopefully, they will aim to be bet- One officer in the task force re- $100,000 from the safe, and record- Cops can be the ultimate crimi- force “Gun Trace Task Force” is ter cops because of this story, to be portedly stopped the looting of a ed a staged video of the police open- nal because nobody would speak up. no longer active, but the damage cops that stand for everything that pharmacy just to steal drugs for ing the safe “for the first time” for Who will speak up against someone is done. Their actions have begged badge is supposed to mean. 8 February 12, 2018 WCW Addresses Sexual Third Album Harassment and Assault Continued from page 1 the line is, everyone else listened York Times opinion piece ‘What pus and what can be done to and gained a fuller understanding of the Weinstein Effect Can Teach Us Mediocre change the perception to make cam- the complexity of the issue. There is About Campus Sexual Assault’ writ- Continued from page 5 nature upbeat style. There are 21 puses across the country safer. Affir- nuance in sexual interaction. Every- ten by Vanessa Grigoriadis was ref- experimenting with new sounds or other tracks on the album, mean- mative consent law is an actionable one has their own personal bound- erenced throughout the discussion. styles. “Culture II” is full of guests, ing that even if you don’t like any of step that some states have taken in aries, and open discussions like last As Dr. Peterson said, “by edu- including Drake, Nicki Minaj, Car- these, there are probably others that order to hold people accountable Wednesday’s can aid in that overall cating about sexual harassment and di B, 21 Savage, Travis Scott, Ty you will enjoy, even though many for acts of sexual assault. Instead of understanding, but there is no rea- sexual assault, hopefully people be- Dolla Sign, Big Sean, Gucci Mane, of them sound very similar. Many an absence of the word “no” during son to stop there, according to Dr. come more aware of the scope of the Post Malone, and 2 Chainz. One critics think that the album is too sexual acts, affirmative consent law Peterson. problem and thus more motivated might think that with all of these long, retreading over already prov- requires there be a clear and enthu- “Students need training in sex- to take action to help address the collaborations, this album should en sounds, instead of breaking any siastic agreement between people ual ethics, and they need skills and problem.” be full of radio-friendly jams and new ground. before engaging in sexual acts. practice with communicating what The Times piece by Grigoriadis club bangers; in reality, many of That being said, Migos has gone California first introduced the they do and don’t want sexually, addresses the recent accusations the songs sound very similar, and down in rap history for being the affirmative consent law, which all with asking about their partner’s against the disgraced movie pro- most of the guest spots are not fifth group to have more than one state schools must abide by, and sexual preferences, and with having ducer Harvey Weinstein, but also overly-memorable. number one album—”Culture” and New York, New Jersey, New Hamp- complicated conversations about urges readers to remind themselves The first single, “MotorSport,” “Culture II”—and for tying the Beat- shire, and Connecticut followed sexual consent.” that sexual assault is not just an is- featuring both Nicki Minaj and les in simultaneous number of Top suit. Though Missouri does not have The discussion also tied in the sue within the movie industry seen Cardi B, is catchy and will definite- 100 songs (14) with this newest al- this law, it is part of UMSL’s policy current movement stemming from only through the lens of national ly be filling the radio airwaves for bum. These numbers do not lie, as an individual institution. Hollywood pertaining to sexu- news corporations. It happens ev- the next few months; the Cardi B meaning that no matter how repet- “We need to change the culture al assault and harassment. A New erywhere, every day. verses are the most memorable on itive and boring these new tracks so that individuals who perpetrate the track. The Drake collab “Walk might be, they will still garner plen- sexual harassment and assault are It Talk It” is not to be missed, but ty of attention from radio and club held accountable,” Dr. Peterson stat- mostly due to Drake, not Migos. DJs. ed. “Both in terms of formal sanc- Other than that, “Notice Me” with Migos might not have much tions but also in terms of informal Post Malone is a standout, smart- to say, but they are not going any- social sanctions.” The discussion ly merging the smooth flow of Post where. Their “culture” has taken served as a springboard into a bet- Malone with the trap stylings of over the Atlanta trap scene, and we ter understanding of how to apply Migos. can expect more albums and guest informal social sanctions through- In terms of production, the appearances from the rap triumvi- out daily life. Pharrell Williams produced “Stir rate in the near future. Whether or As students around the table in Fry” is perhaps the most interest- not they can adapt their “culture” to

Century Room C shared their opin- CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/THE ing track on the album, combining stay relevant remains to be seen. ions about what constitutes sexual The New York Times piece that accompanied the discussion stated that sexual assault elements of trap with Pharrell’s sig- harassment and assault and where is not just within the movie industry, but everywhere and every day. UMSL PATIENT CARE CENTER

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