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~ --~ - - --- Stanford Griffith • .4& E Editor Fail 2003 Academic Calendar August Sat 16 Mon 18 t Steve HarTell • SpoTts Editor Student Affairs Fine Arts! Kate Drolet • Features Editor EDiott Reed· II/uSfril101' Classes begin 8 a.m. 20 Sat 9 New Srudent Orientation is from 8 Communication Wednesday Aug. Melissa McClary • FeaNITt!SMsociate Student Affairs a.m. to 4 p.m. in the MSC. All srudents The College of Fine A.t1s and are encouraged to attend one of the ori­ Samara Hamilton. Copy Editor Labor Day Holiday Saturday Aug. 30 New Student Orientation is from 8 Communication Convocation- a entation days. To register or find out Sarah Weirvnan • Proofreader begins 5 p.m ani. to 5 p.m in the MSC. All sru­ reception for students put on by the more call 516-5211 or go to Shannon Hoppe • Prod. Manager dents are encourdged to attend one college- is from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. For www.umsl.edufservice.s/orientation. Rudy Scoggins • Ji/usrmlor Classes resume 8 a.m. Tuesday Sept. 2 of the orientation days. To register or more infom1ation call Grace Derda find out more call 516-5211 or go to at 516-5007. Amy Gonwa • Music critic Thanksgiving Holiday Tuesday Nov. 25 www.umsl.edufserviceslorientation. Fri 15 & Sat 16 Catherine • Scie1lce colum nist/ ~yer sJafflDt"iter begins 11 p .. m Residential Life Tues 19 Residential Life Move in and Fine Arts{ Sarah Weinman' Proofreader Sun 10 Orientation are both days. Residential Classes resume 8 a.m. Monday Dec. 1 Communication University Relations Life will be available to give a hand and Staff Writers The College of Arts & Sciences Needed. Apply today. The Summer Commencement answer questions. For more infoIDla­ Classes end 11 p.m. Monday Dec. 8 Communication Convocation- a 388 Millennium Student Center Ceremony from p.m to tion call Residential Life at 516-6877. is 3 4:30 reception for srudents put on by the 516-6810 p.m.For more information call Intensive Study Days Tuesday and Dec. 9 & 10 college- is from 7 p.rn. to 8 p.rn. For Cindy Vantine at 516-5442. Staff Photographers Sun 17 more infOlmation call Grace Derda Wednesday Kevin Ottley, Lishu Qu Student Affiars at 516-5007. New Srudent Orientation (for transfer Final Examinations Thursday Dec.11 Fri 15 388 Millennium Student Center Begin students) is from noon to 5 p.m in the TlIes 19 8001 Natural Bridge Road MulticuHural Relations MSC. To register or find out more call St. Louis, Missouri 63121 The Multicultural Relations 516-5211 or go to www.umsl.edulser­ Business Fall Semester Closes Friday Dec. 19 Freshme.n Orientation is at 8 a.m. vice.<;/orientation. Administration Newsroom • (314) 516-51 74 End of Day and continued overnight At the ori­ The College of Arts & Sciences Advertising • r3I~) 51 6-5316 entation, students can learn more Sun 17 Communication Convocation- a Business' (31·f) 5l6-51 75 Fax. (3H) 516-6811 Fall Commencement Sunday Jan. 11 about Multicultural Relations and Student Life reception for srudents put on by the the services it offers to students. For college- is from 7 p.rn. to 8 p.m. For campus The Welcome Picnic is from 5 p.m. to 7 more information contact Linda more information call Grace Derda 388 .l4il1ennium Student Cellter p.rn. The picnic includes food, games, a Sharp at 516-6307. at 516-5007. email carnival and fun for all. Call Student current@jin r. lIl1lsl. edu Life for more details at 516-5291. website . Fri 15 Tues 26 bttp:l/wl/Jw.tlJecurTentonlil1e. com . 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l July 21, 2003 IIf.e C u rrent Page 3A Freshnian'15 can be avoided BY SAMARA HAMILTON gain. deal: demanding course schedules; the Events Calendar StajjWrite-;: Take a bike pressure to achieve and/or maintain a Taking an extra walk across cam­ particular G.PA (due to scholarship pus or using the stairs rather than the or financial aid requirements, or even Saturday August 9 elevator may just be the trick to a bet­ one's parents); the need to find and 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., New Student Orientation- New students visit the ter mindset. The American maintain new friendships; and the campus and learn about what resources and services the University offers, College freshmen experience a Psychological Association recom­ need to be involved in other activities tremendous amount of stress in mends exercise as a way to improve besides study and recreation, such as as well as meet UM- St. Louis students, faculty and staff. To register or response to the numerous, and often one's mood. Tori DeAngelis, in the fraternities, sororities and honor soci­ find out more information call 5 J 6-5211 or go to the web at abrupt, changes to their lifestyle. Days July! August 2002 issue of 'Monitor on eties. www.uUlsl.edu/services/orientation. are filled with required courses and Psychology,' agrees. "(R)egular exer­ For more information on mood and study time, along with getting one's cise improve physical problems such to find resources online, go to Friday August 15 bearings on campus. as high cholesterol, diabetes and high http://apa.org. 8:00 a.m.- overnight, ?vlulticultural Relations Freshman Orientation- Learn It is no wonder that one result of blood pressure, but it has distinct Keeping balance in your social and about MeR and the services it offers to students. For more information such stress is weight gain. The "fresh­ mood and cognitive advantages as physical life while attending school 516-6807. man fifteen" gets its name from the well, including an ability to boost can stabilize your weight. Gaining the contact Linda Sharp at common occurrence of weight gain higher-level thinking and to combat "freshman fifteen," thankfully, can be Friday August 15 among college freshmen. depression and anxiety," she says in completely avoided. 9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., College of Education Orientation- For more Weight gain results from an her article, 'If You Do Just One increased food intake relative to exer­ Thing, Exercise.' informati on call Helene Sherman at 516-5796. cise. Sitting in classes, sitting in the Study more, party and Saturday August 16 library studying, and sitting in bars­ drink less not to mention sleeping more than It is practically a fresh­ 8:00 a.m , ~ 4:00 p.m., New Student Orientation- New students visit the campus usual to compensate for all tI1ro...e---can man credo that students and learn about what resources and services the University offers, as \-vell as all set up a habitually inactive lifestyle. should party now and worry meet UM- St. Louis students, faculty and staff. To register or find out more Thankfully, there are a few things about the consequences later. you can do to offset the potential 'diet While imbibing can occa­ information caU 516-521 J or go to the web at dangers' of entering the college life. sionally be acceptable (if WW\V. um sl. edu/servi ces/ori entation. Eat frequent but light meals you are over 21 of Friday August 15 & Saturday August 16 Eat at least three meals daily so you course), where it con­ can keep focused on your studies and cerns weight control it Residential Life Move In and Orientation- Come live with us! For more dodge fatigue in the process. An is a taboo for more information call 5 I 6-6877. important reason to eat breakfast, than one reason. along with at least two other meals First, alcohol in any Sund~.y August 17 during the day, is that your mood will form is a carbohy­ 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m., NewStudent Orien'tatio!1- New students visit the campus be stable. drate cocktail. This and learn about what resources and services the University offers, as well as Low blood sugar, symptoms of triggers insulin produc- which include initability, restlessness, tion and sets up the possibili­ meet UM- St. Louis students, faculty and staff. To register or find out more and a tendency to eat foods high in ty for not only low blood information call 5] 6-521 J or go to the \veb at carbohydrate to compensate, can sugar the following moming, www,umsl.edu/services/ofientation. result when you haven't regularly. but also rapid fat storage if the Eating a lot of carbohydrates also alcohol is an 'extra.' The sec­ Sunday August 17 "means your blood sugar is more ond reason drinking has neg­ 5:00 p,m.- 7:00 p.m., Welcome Picnic- There will be food, games, a carnival erratic," says Certified Nutrition ative consequences in the and fun for all. Call Student Life for more details at 516-5291. Specialist Ellen Stein. weight department is that it Americans feel that fat is "(t)he is sometimes used as a mask Monday August 18 dirtiest three-letter word in the English for depression. language," Stein says. Fat is not to be Get help when feelings 9:00 a.m.- 5: 00 p.m. Honors College Orientation- For more infonnation call avoided, though, as it is necessary for become overwhelming Todd Taylor at 516-7769. several biological functions including Seeking counsel from Monday August 18 enzyme production. friends or a professional Stein recommends items that have often provides solutions 7:00 p.m .- 9:00 p.m" College of Fine Arts and Communication C0l1vOcatio11- protein in them., like cheese and crack­ that we cannot think of A reception for students put on b the college. For more information ca ll ers, soy products and a small handful ourselves. College Grace Derda at 516-50 7, of nuts, as ideas for snacks. Snacks life presents many curb cravings that can lead to junk expectations as Tuesday August 19 food binges--Dften a factor in weight part of me package 7: 00 p. m.- 8:00 p. m.· College of Alis and Sciences Convocation - A reception for students put on by the college. For more information call GraGe Derda at It's not just a job ... 516-5007. Tuesday August 19 7 :00 p.m'l College of Business dministration Orientation- For more details It's an Adventure! or to RS P contact Jane Ferrell at 5 16-5883. Apply at The Current today. Page 4A cJlte Current July 21, 2003 Holden hates me As news editor of this paper last same: Missouri's colleges and univ.er­ year, I had the chance to cover some . sities are getting the short end of the of the biggest stories of 2002-2003 at stick in this fiscal crisis, and it doesn"'t UM-St. Louis. I covered everything look like it's going to end any ,time from the retirement of Blanche M . soon. Touhill to how the war in Iraq would UM System President Elson Floyd The Current welcomes affect the UM-St. Louis community. announced a 3.2 percent increase in No story, however, was bigger than tuition last semester, and then the leg­ the budget crisis higher education has islature cut the funding again. To faced. It · seemed to me that every counter this cut, the System said it other issue had some more bad news was going to have to raise tuition new students to UMSL about the budget, be it a tuition hike or another 19.8 percent. If the state gov­ a new cut handed down by Gov. Bob emment is not careful, they are going Holden or the State Legislature. In to price a lot of srudents right out of a Another school year is once again best overall in division one of the The issue light of these budget cuts, I gained college education, yours truly includ­ upon us. It's 'ime to start worrying Missouri College Media some much-needed perspective about ed. about homework, tests and whether or Association's annual awards ceremo­ our fair governor. Perspective can be hard to come not the Student Activities Budget ny for the second straight year. The The Current Holden ran on an education plat- by. I used to be a dyed-in-the-wool. Committee is going to start slashing members of The Current are commit­ form. He wanted the schools to be bleeding-heart liberal who would vote budgets again. ted to achieving and surpassing that stronger, the children to be better edu- the democratic party line every time. It is also time for The Current to awarrl this year. It is the goal of each serves as the catecL He wanted Missouri to be a As I've gotten older, I've tempered start up its regular print schedule. As and every member of this newspaper bastion of education. Fast-forward that liberalism with a sense of realism. the ofticial student newspaper of the to be named best overall paper in the three years, Missouri's education sys- My Uncle Rick Malkemus used to tell UM-St. Louis, it seems only appropri­ state, not just division one. In order to voice of the tern is reeling, or, shallI say, the high- me that I'd change my views once I ate that we take this time to introduce achieve this, we 'Will strive to be er education system is · reeling. got into the real world. While my . ourselves to the campus. objective in coverage. innovative in Apparently in Holden's eyes, it's okay views have not swung as far to the We arc starting out anew with design and edgy in our editorial com­ student body. to slash and bum the higher education right as his are, they have definitely some fresh faces and some veterans mentary. budget as long as primary and sec- angled more towards the middle of the as well. Here is a rundown of some of We are the voice of the student ondary education road. I am no longer the staff members. body, as such; we are always open for We encourage are left somewhat the bleeding heart I Ja~on Granger, editor-in-chief: letters to the editor. Please don't be unscathed. There is once was. Why has this This is Jason's second year with The shy about dropping us a line telling us a double standard bappened? I am sorry Current, first as editor-in-chief. Last what you think is good, bad or ugly; each and every inherent in this to say it is the influence year he worked as news editor and we can take iLIn fact, we welcome the platform. Srudy of Gov. Holden. I've production associate. As publisher of input. It's the only way we can after srudy has worked too long and the paper, any que tions, comments, improve, and that is why the newspa­ one of you to proven that even if too hard, come too concern or praise for The Current per exists. This is a learning environ­ countless millions close to graduation; to should be directed .at him. ment, we are here to educate as well are pumped into have one man throw a Nicbole LeClair, managing edi­ as learn. .make known primary and sec- wrench into the works, tor: Nichole worked last year as fea­ We would also like to take the time ondary schools, if and I know I am not rures editor. She serves a'i the primary to layout some "ground rules" about every student has a alone in this regard. I human resources officer at The The Current For those of you who are your opinions of Pc. and a laptop, "'ASON GRANGER will not be voting for Current. Any of you who would like reruming to UM-SL Louis, you will test scores will Holden in the 2004 to work for the newspaper should ee know these already. but sometimes a remain the same. Editor-in-Cbief election. I am sorry to her for information. She also writes a little refresher course can help. First not only the However, colleges and universities say in 2000, I did vote for him, a mis­ weekly column and contributes on the and foremost, the movie tickets we need money, absolutely rely on take I will not repeat. Am I growing staft editorial. receive are for UM-St. Louis affiliat­ money. Why? To keep up with the wiser as I grow older? Probably not. ed people only. -"""~~.., scool, but The times. Can you imagine a 21st cenru- For the most part, it's awareness, not ry graphic arts student trying to use a wisdom. I just hope I have the chanGe Commodore 64 to do an assignment? to graduate before I can no longer Current as Neither can L But the fact remains the afford that precious awareness. well. We suggest Culture shock Read The Some days, I almost feel like I'm was getting pretty discouraged by this back home. Missouri looks a lot like point. I was too liberal at home and too Vermont. Then a large grinning marsu­ conservative at school. pial runs in front of my car, a tornado Around then, a classmate asked if Current. We warning derails my social life or some­ 1'd experienced '"imposter syndrome" one mentions a weekend tent revival. yet. Apparently, this is a condition char­ Suddenly, New England seems a world acterized by feelings of inadequacy, If you if also suggest away. impending doom, and the certainty that are interested in tak­ you corne in to get a I moved to Bland., Mo, in October. everyone will find out that you were ing out an ad, see Anne. 1tlindaugas ticket, please only take one. They are No, that's not a typo, and no, I am not only accepted due to some fluk:e in the wjJ1 be rue one asltillg for you,r: not there to ensure your entire extend­ writing a letter being derogatory about my newly system. I was relieved to hear this was EDIT money. ed family can go see "Seabiscuit." adopted home. They tell me that · the common, but realized it was draining Judi Linville, adviser: Judi has With the high demand for tickets, it is population hovers around 500, but I me, both personally and academically. BOARD been with the paper for almost 10 unfair for one person to take ten or fif­ to the editor to think someone must be slipping pets No one can fight the world all the time, years. In her official capacity, Judi teen tickets (you know who you are). into the census. I C

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The Bames College of Nursing is one of the most acclaimed nursing programs in the area The campus is also one of the very few in the state that offers the Women's Health Graduate Program for Nurse Practitioners. Recently, it was discovered that the graduate students at UJ\1-St. Louis who took the Women's Health Nurse Practi tioner certification examination had a 100 percent pass­ ing rate. Five students took the exam from the University. "Usually the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner cla~s ranges anywhere from 4 or 5 students to 10 per given year," said Sue Kendig, clinical assistant profes­ sor of nursing. The exam is given nationally four times a year. Students have the option of when and where they want to take the exam. In the past the rate for pass­ ing has always been fairly high. The program is unique to the University in that there are not many schools in the state that offer the Women's Health program. UM-Sl Louis is the only school within a 300-mile radius that offers the Women's Health program. UM­ Kansas City is the next closest school offering this program. We also have highly acclaimed professors there to teach the students. Kendig is a certi­ fied Nurse Practitioner in Women's Health and has received numerous awards for her work. Peggy Ellis, director of the MSN program, said that Kendig is one of the reasons that UM-St Louis has such a successful program. She has connections roth in St Louis and nationwide. Knowing what nurse practioners are doing nationwide improves the scope of the nursing Sara Quiroz! The Cumml program Christy Rodgers and Tiffany Owens, both juniors at the Barnes College of Nursing and Health Services, practice new techniques with the help of a stethoscope 'We have a very well-educated, during a skill-building lab at the Nursing College last Fall. The graduate students at UM-St. Louis who took the Women's Health Nurse 'Practitioner certification knowledgeable faculty, and several examination had a 100 percent passing rate. UM-St. Louis is one of the few campuses in the state that offers the Women's Health Graduate Program for Nurse faculty who are certified nurse practi­ Practitioners. In fact, UM- St. Louis is the only school within approximately 300-miles that offers the Women's Health program. tioners," Ellis said. 'They not only know how to teach, but have experi­ munity. They must complete 43 credit 'They [the students] are extremely To prepare for completion, students at it, and begin to understand why they ence practicing." hours of classes, 10 of which are commiue.Q, !>akt ~endig. 'They, go s~pd time in the Jab, participate in do certain tbin~ i1Ij.d bow <;ertain The students in the program are health management classes that 'talk ,over and a 1Ve le work that they structured cJ.illi.CaJ.s. learn fo read X­ thfug"S work;" Ellis said. "It just hegms. about diagnosis and treatment. In addi­ have to do for certification. They don't rays, and devel{)p patient care tech­ to bring together all the studies that given many hands-on opportunities and spend time working in the com- ton, 600 hours of clinicals are do the minimum, they do the maxi­ niques and exam procedures. they've had up to that point." Nursing exammation also had a 100 required. mum and they do it very well." "After all this they get really good Another impressive achievement percent passing rate. UM-St. Louis Alumni Association welcomes the new batch of students

BY JOE FLEES prospective fields. Student members job shadowing and networking with RIGHT: Coordinator of Student Affairs get opportunities to meet with alumni alums. Jenny Sherwin, from the St Louis region and talk The SAA also plans social events senior, French, about how their degrees have helped for both students and alums, such as looks over the Welcome newcomers. The UM-St. them build their careers. This year the SAA Tailgating during UM-St. Louis display of class Louis Alumni Association would like sporting events. These events give the rings set up by to welcome you to UM-St Louis and student members the chance to have Jostens wish you success with your academic fun while they are on campus and .Wednesday. career. It might seem early to begin boost red & gold pride. Sherwin, who planning for post graduation, but it N; you get closer to graduation you will graduate in never hurts to start early. N; a UM-St. will need to begin thinking about join­ August, says Louis alum, I can tell you that the ing the UMSL Alumni Association. she is consider­ Alumni Association is here to help. The Association is a group of gradu- . ing Joining the By taking advantage of the many ates who collectively work to beuer Alumni opportunities it offers both students the institution. There are currently Association and alums, you will not only be able 41,957 UM-Sl Louis graduates in the because, "that to learn how to network, but you will St Louis region (over 60,()(X) world­ way, I can still also have a great experience while wide). The Alumni Association works have access to you are on campus. with these graduates and provides the campus Joe Flees, Student Coordinator Last fall the Alumni Association· membership benefits for joining, such libraries, and launched a student chapter known as as networking opportunities and invi­ the first year Is the Student Alumni Association. The SAA will launch an alumni student tations to special events. They also free." Student Alumni A%ociation (SAA) is mentOling program and begin work­ take part in a variety of events on cam­ Mike Sherwinl The Current a student organization devoted to pro­ ing to establish links between individ­ pus with students, such as viding an avenue for students to net­ ual students and alums so they can Homecoming. new graduates who shoUld take advan­ association has to offer. In the words of Always an Alum." work with alums in the members' learn more about career pathways by First year membership is free to all tage of it so they can learn what the the SAA motto, "Once a Student,

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BY BECKY ROSNER coming," Driemeier said. "I think sibly the new chancellor would be collectively the University is down present at New Student Orientation. News Editor about $53 . million over the last four He encourages new as well as return­ years in terms of core budget cuts ~ ' ing students to get involved and take Interim Chancellor Don The total increase in student fees in as many of the resources as possi­ Driemeier is still serving as the chan­ at the undergraduate level is 19.8% ble that the University has to offer. cellar of the University due to the for fall semester 2003, in relation to "My advice would be to take retirement of Blanche Touhill in the fall semester 2002. Faculty cuts have advantage of the opportunities that winter of last year. He is excited to also been made. The illcreases in this campus has to offer," Driemeier have had the opportunity to serve in said. "Study hard, make friends using this prestigious position for so long. many of our organizations and play It is not yet known how much hard." longer his term will be or when a new --"-- Making this year even more spe­ Chancellor will be named. Driemeier We've had no alter­ cial for Driemeier is the 40-year said that it could be as early as Sept. native (to raise' anniversary of the University. There 1 and as late as Jan. 1 before a person are many exciting events and ideas is named. He also plans on staying at tuition). The state planned to celebrate the occasion. the University · for at least another funds just have not Many of the events will feature previ­ year or two to help the new chancel­ been forthcoming. I ous chancellors and other alumni of lor adjust. the school. "It's only been about seven think collectively the One of the first activities will be a months since we began the process, University is down Founder's Day dinner in the brand and it is not at all unusual to have a about $53 million new Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. New banners, a new logo search run for that long," Driemeier over the last four said. ''Many times searches run a year and a re-enactment of the founding or a year and a half." years of core budget ceremony are just a few of the things According to Driemeier, serving cuts. planned throughout the year. 'The . activity list will last the as the chancellor has been a wonder­ - Donald Driemeier, interim whole year. It won't just begin and ful experience for him. He has been at chancellor the University for almost 38 years end on the fifteenth of September but and this is the pinnacle of his career. will run the entire year," Driemeier --,,-- said. "Students will participate in Starting out as a professor and work­ ing his way up the ladder, the journey some [activities]." to the top has been a good one. A website is also in the works that The way he ended up at UM- St. other schools in the area have also will list all of the 40th Anniversary Louis was an accident A friend of his been significant with tuition increase activities. It will be a yearlong web­ was in need of someone to teach percentages often in the double digits. site that will state what is going on finance, so Driemeier came to the UM- St. Louis is, however, still with all events. Most events this year University expecting to be here for a under $200 a credit hour, compared will have the anniversary theme. The year or two. 38 years later, he is still to SL Louis University at about $700 URL will be announced at a later at the University. a credit hour and Washington date, One concern of the chancellor is University at about $900 a credit Driemeier is excited to work with the budget cut He is afraid that rais­ hour. The value that this represents 'is the University throughout this year. ing tuition will deter students, howev­ remarkable. He hopes that everyone will have a er, he is hoping that students will still 'We realize that even with that great year and is looking forward to look at all that the University has to kind of increase, we still represent a all of the events planned for the year. . offer. Despite the cuts, UM- St. Louis tremendous value in terms of educa­ "I think that this is a wonderful is still one of the most affordable uni­ tion," Driemeier said. "It will be hard campus with a wonderful future, and for people to get that same value for I would hope that the students, alum­ Mike Sherwin! 77Je Cumml versities in the region. "We've had no alternative. The less any place else." ni and faculty give it the care and nur­ Interim Chancellor Don Driemeler ponders a question about raising tutition and the importance of Driemeier also said that he or pos- ture it deserves," Driemeier said. students' understanding how the state budget effects UM-St. Louis' finlances. state funds just have not been forth-

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BY BECKY ROSNER kick off the anniversary will be a the extraordinary juncture. - _ . News Editor Founder's Day Another event that is being put What is a minor and dinner in the together is a reenactment of the Can I retake a 2003 will mark the 40-year founding ceremony. The event anniversary of UM-St. Louis, and the will focus on the ceremony and do I need one? class to improve University plans to celebrate the try to bring back some of the achievement with plenty of whistles people who were vital to the my GPA? and bells. school's founding. The invita­ UM- St. Louis was the fourth of tion list is long and includes the University of Missouri cam­ many prestigious people. puses. We are also the third A website is being devel­ largest university in Missouri oped to be dedicated entire­ How do I decide which and the largest in the St. Louis ly to the anniversary. It will area. Needless to say, the list the various events that math course to take University's stature has will be featured all the way grown considerably. through the year, as well as for my degree? Many events are important information on What classes are planned for the year in the campus's birthday. The order to commemo­ URL will be released at a rate the 4Dth anniver­ later date. required sary. Events are likely "It will be a yearlong to start up in mid­ website," Bob Samples, ,-_____--'-_----, fo r my major? September and last director of communica­ throughout the 2003- tions, said. 'We'll have You mean I haue to 04 school year. that up pretty soon." Thoughout the many Many of the depart­ events that the campns ments around the campus appl y for graduation? sponsors, a 40th anniver­ will also be taking up the sary theme will play in theme in the lectures and during the year. happeuirigs that they may How do I do that? Many former decide to sponsor during the chancellors, year. They ",ill be sure alumni and and state many of these other impor­ on the birthday website. tant persons Students will be will come back to involved in many of the We've got answers. the University to activities and faculty and play a role in some of the staff \",ilI be involved in some proceedings. Toubill Performing Arts Center. It will as well. UNIVE R SITY 'There are a lot of things that we explicitly focus on the kick-off of the During the year, be sure to look out are doing special for the 40th anniver­ yearlong celebration. for special events that the campus will sary," Don Driemeier, interim chan­ New banners to celebrate the occa­ be sponsoring. Students should soon cellor, said. "There will be events that sion, a new UM- St. Louis logo and look for information on things that Advisin will bring back former chancellors theme-based events will all be part of may be happening. The campus is c E N T E and we are going to be having special the University's festivities. Each will sure to pull off some exciting events concerts." incorporate the birthday theme, in an and affairs all through this important 225 Millennium Student Center 314-516-5300 WWW,UMSL.EDU/SERVICES/ADVISING/ One of the first things that will effort to make each banner special for year.

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BY STEVE HARRELL Senn, and Lindsay Jones all earned - - -... all-conference honors during their Arthur Ashe award given sports EditOT final year of eligibility. The team also lost another key player, Becky BY STEVE HARRELL why he came to college. ''I've always Once again, the UM-St Louis felt that academics come fust,"he Hart. sports EditOT ladies soccer team finished their sea­ said. "But sometimes it's hard to go on "Becky was a great player coming son with one of the best records in the the road and keep your grades up." off the bench," noted Coach Goetz. Great Lakes Valley Conference. The After being redshirted during the Hard or not, Griffin has done a "She was our spark plug. She could girls wound up at 13-7-1, while play­ really hurt the other teaiD. with her 2001-2002 season due to injury, good job both on and off the court ing to a 9-3-1 mark in the GLVC. speed." Rive=an forward Jonathan Griffin here at UM-St Louis, but it wasn't That was good enough for second in UM-St Louis does return eight of came on in '02-'03 and had a solid until late in his high school career that season, one that saw him take home he decided to play for the Rive=en. the Arthur Ashe Junior Sports Scholar '1 was getting some Division I award. Griffin wa~ one of just 27 play­ recruits my Junior and Senior years ers in the entire country to win this (of high school). All 1 knew is I just award and one of only five players in wanted to play ball. I decided to go to Division II. UMSL because it was close to home The Arthur Ashe Junior Sports and they had good academics. Plus 1 Scholar Awards were first given in knew a couple of the players, too." 1993 and are run by Black Issues in The upcoming basketball season Higher Education. The awards honor may prove to be a tough one for students who excel in both athletics Griffin and the rest of the Riverrnen, at and academics, a" well as participate least mentally. The squad will have to in campus or cmnmunity events. adjust to a new coach, who is yet to be Last season, Griffin put up good named. But when asked about the numbers while starting 19 of the 24 team's chances next winter, Griffin games he played. Griffin wa" second was very optimistic. on the team with 8.8 points per game '1t depends on who the coach is and led the squad with 5.7 boards per next year, but regardless of who it is, contest His best game last year came we'll be a lot better (than last season). against Harris Stowe College on Everybody's been working really November 25. In that match-up, hard. We didn't get to play together Jonathan scored a career-high 19 last SllillIller because everyone was points and grabbed 15 rebound,>. new, so there was no team chemistry." Despite having such good numbers You can catch Jonathan Griffin and at such a young age (he didn't turn 20 the rest of the Rive=en basketball until January), Griffin doesn't forget team starting in November.

Riverman forward Jonathan Griffin was recently given the Arthur Ashe Junior Sports Scholar award. Softball looks to build on success

BY STEVE HARRELL Sports EditoT

The UM-Sl Louis softball players arrived on campus last fall after post­ ing a 31-25 record during the 2002 season; they also arrived to find out they didn't have a coach. Lesa Bonee left the squad in August for Nova Southeastern University, leaving the Riverwomen out in the cold., despite it being the middle of summer. Enter Nicole Durnin. She was hired in the middle of September, over a month after classes had resumed. Durnin walked into a bad situation but did a good job with what she had. Not that the softball ladies aren't a Mike Sherwin! The Cumml talented group of women; on the con­ Rlverwomen midfielder Mandy Meendering drives downfield trary. But UM-St. Louis had a mere 10 during a fall 2002 game. person roster last spring, and the squad was decimated by injuries all season. the conference, in both the regular their starters, however, as well as four It got to the point that the ladies had to season standings and post-season bench players. Those 12 ladies saw finish one game with seven, count 'em tournament No one was better save lots of playing time this spring during seven, players. for the Northern Kentucky Norse, the Riverwomen's exhibition match­ "I don't think anyone was ever at who finished the regular season es. UMSL defeated UM-Rolla, 100% this season," Durnin said, "but ranked tops in the nation. Lindenwood and others in friendly everyone played regardless. They had ''Playing Northern Kentucky was . matches this off-season. to." Mike Sherwin! The Current good experience for us," said head "I was very happy with our results Despite all the injuries, Durnin said Riverwoman Kim Kulaitis checks out the view from second base during an April 2003 game. coach Beth Goetz. The Riverwomen this spring," Goetz said. ''We played there was one event that hurt the team met NKU twice last season, losing 3- almost entirely with players that will more than any other. Centerfie1der top 10 in batting average in the GLVC. to posting a 2.32 ERA. Moore also pulling double duty for UM-St Louis. oin the regular season, and dropping be returning this fall. We had lots of Kristen Economon went down early in Her average, which was a whopping threw a six-hit shutout against Grand She plans on playing basketball in the the GLVC title game 1-0. It was the girls playing out of position that April with a broken leg. She was lost 73 points higher than her closest team­ Valley State who, at the time, wa~ winter and will begin playing for second time in three years that the impressed me. I think everyone on for the remainder of the season. mate, helped Kim eam a spot on the ranked fifth in the nation. Casey Durnin's crew in March. But with women had reached the conference the team improved." ''('Kristen's) injury hurt us because GLVC all-conference second team. Moran also started 18 games, finish­ every new season, there's always title game. With so many .returning starters, after that we were down to nine girls. Her 16 doubles and four home runs ing 10 of them while posting a pair of someone saying good-bye: Ashley The R-Women struggled a bit the Riverwomen are hoping to We truly didn't have a sub then." put her at third and fifth all time, shutouts, including a three-hitter last Compton and TIffany DeWald are with their out of conference schedule, improve on last season's accomplish­ Even without any relief from the respectively, in UM-St. Louis' single spring. gone from last year's squad The two but that can only be expected when ments. What does Coach Goetz think bench, the Riverwomen managed to season record books. Just as impressive was fellow combined for 47 hits last season. playing the likes of Mercyhurst and of her team's chances? post a 15-29-1 record. It was their first But Kulaitis wasn't the only bright Freshman Jamie Beucke. She As fall workouts approach, Durnin Ashland. UMSL did best power­ "We have a very solid foundation, losing season since 1996, but it was spot for the Riverwomen this season. appeared in 16 games, starting nine of . has one thing in mind that she'd like house Grand Valley State, however, and we could play hard with just the almost good enough to sneak into the UM-St. Louis' pitching was phenome­ them. She led the team in ERA (2.16) her girls to work on before next en route to a 4-4-0 record out of con­ 12 girls that are coming back, but we Great Lakes Valley Conference post­ nal, and what's even more amazing is while posting a WHIP of just over one. spring's opening day. ''We definitely ference. also expect production from our season tournament. UM-St. Louis that the staff was anchored by two Despite posting some good num­ need to be more aggressive offensive­ The Riverwomen heated up after recruits. We want to make the GLVC missed the tournament by just one freshmen. Danielle Moore and Casey bers last season, UM-Sl Louis' pitch­ ly," she stated ''Last year our defense conference play began, going 9-1-1 fInals first, but of course that's not game, as Quincy University snagged Moran both threw over 100 innings ing staff should be even better next was pretty good, so that kept us in a lot over a six week stretch towards the our ultimate goal. Our goal every the eighth and final tourney invitation. for the R-Women, compiling some spring. Left-handed starter Emily of games, but we just couldn't score end of the year. UM-St.Louis will year is to make the play-offs." Leading the team offensively last rather impressive stats. Moore com­ Wagner is one of seven new recruits runs.~~ try to carry that momentum into their The ladies hit the pitch to open season was third baseman Kim pleted 14 games in her 18 starts, pitch­ that will join the UM-St Louis soft­ 2003 campaign, but they'll have to their season this August. Check out Kulaitis. As a Sophomore, Kulaitis hit ing three shutouts. She walked only 15 ball team this year. Also set to join the do it without four very good players. umsl-sports.com to view their entire at a .353 clip, finishing amongst the while striking out 86 batters en route team is M. Alberts, who will be see SO.FTBALL, page 12 Seniors Lindsey Siemens, Rebecca schedule. Don't get shut·out!

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ABOVE: The SSB Tower is visible through a bank of windows in the Emerson Lobby on the south end of the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. The center, which houses two theaters, will officially Il open in late September. While the building is complete,interior work, such as furnishing, must still be completed. BELOW: From behind a curtain on the stage of the Anheuser-Busch Theater, the three-tiered interior is visible. The theater, the PAC's main auditorium seats 1,625 patrons. .

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and box seating. The floor in front of the "We'll be announcing our fall sched­ BY KATE DROLET stage descends to accommodate pit ule in mid-August," Kennedy said. Featllres Editor bands accompanying musical drama Until then, all of the upcoming events performances. will be kept confidential. With two fully-equipped theaters, The second performance hall, the E. The PACwiliopenjob opportunities . extensive backstage amenities and Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater, for students. Guests attending gala countless event opportunities, the holds approximately 300 people. It is a events will. enjoy valet parking. Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts modified black-box theater, meaning Students may apply to work as parking will open a variety of doors for the function of the room is flexible. Not attendants. Stagehands will also be Louis and the surrounding only \",ill the Lee Theater serve as a needed, as well as ticket office employ­ stage for various performances, but a ees. The center will also need a vohm­ wedding reception is already booked in teer corps of ushers. the room. "I don't tlrink we'll be competing Booking an event in the PAC is not with the student center. .. we run com­ quite as flexible. Those wishing to use pletely different services," Kennedy the facility v.ill eventually need to said. With plans for a new walkway schedule up to two years in advance. between the Millennium Student The PAC's spacious Emerson Center and the PAC, both buildings will can be used.. Lobby"vill be used as a banquet area for be accessible. Kennedy hopes that the floor. Foundation. Donations are still being "[The Pelfo!111ing Arts Center] is a ''Once you open the restaurant, you special events. In-house catering will facilities will work together to entertain The Whiiaker Rehearsal Hall is coordinated, and anyone can contribute brand new building ... and everything have to buy the table cloths," said prepare food for such functions as well students and visitors. another facet of the PAC. A mirror, a to the PAC. For $1,000, a person or an works now. In 15 or 20 years we'll have Kennedy, Director of the PAC, as operate a single main bar and three TIle vision of architect Ed Wilhelm dance bar and a spnmg wooden floor organization can buy a chair in thc to replace things . We want students to came to UM-St Louis in January portable bars.' The center has not resulted in an aesthetically pleasing will provide the opportunity for dance Anheuser-Busch Theater. In an event have this building then. That's what the announced which catering company structure. The brick fayade of the build­ classes at the University. The room is honoring donors, those who bought a money will be used for," Kennedy said. The building houses two theaters, they \ViJl sign with. ing gives way to the airy atritun of the also equipped with motion sensor light­ chair may pick the seat that will bP...ar The PAC plans to hOSi OM-St. of which have extra soundproofing Those performing in the enormous Emerson Lobby. Each of the theaters ing. their recognition. A brick may be pur­ Louis events, as well a a variety of ~;C1.W"'< the constant drone of planes. three-tiered facility will have access to has its own personality. The Anheuser­ The funds for the PAC were raised chased for $250 as well. other affairs including comedians, lec­ -..~,~'v" took extra considerntion when dressing rooms complete with showers. Busch is elegant and enonnous \vith its through private and state con1nbutions. The PAC will place those contribu­ Qrrers, Broadway shows, operas, black­ the PAC due to nearby Several dressing rooms built for two to vast maple stage and plush carpeting. Corporate SPOI1~ ors for the facility tions in an endowment fund. The origi­ tie affairs, banquets and other musical airport. four people and 12 to 14 people are The Lee offers a closer and more per­ include Anheuser-Busch, Bank of nal fund~ will remain lmtouchcd, and and dramatic perfOimanccs. Students The Anheuser-Busch Theater holds located on each of the three building sonal feel, with adjustable seating America, Emerson, the Kresge Fund, only the interest off of the money will will receive at least a ten percent dis­ ,625 patrons with ground leve~ tiered levels. arrangements and a stage set in the Edward Jones. US Bank and the SBC be used to run the building. count at all functions.

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The southwest corner of the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center reflects the evening ~Y n •• The Center is slated to open this fall. The $52 million dollar center is sepported by private and state con­ tributions. Corporate sponsors for the facility in~!y d e Anheuser-Busch, Bank of America, Emerson, the Kresge Fund, Edward Jones, U S Bank and the SBe Foundation. Donations are still being coordinated, and anyone can contribute to the PAC. For $1 ,000, a person or an organization can buy a chair in the Anheuser-Busch Theater. LEFT:

The SBC Atrium Staircase, on the western end of the Performing Arts Center spirals downward. A circular skylight projects shadows on the wall leading toward the stairs. The buHding was designed by architect Ed Wilhelm, and each of the two theaters has a distinc­ tive feel. The main one, the Anheuser-Busch Theater, will be used for major musical and dramatic perfor­ mances. The smaller, 300-seat E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee' Theater will host smaller-scale perfor­ mances. Page 12A etk. Current Ju[y 21,2003 Nine join HOF in .. a nnual ceremony

BY STEVE HARRELL ers inducted this year was two sport rebounder. Steinhoff was a Freshman Sports jjdito;" ·star Grayling Tobias. Tobias excelled All-American and a four year aU-con­ in both basketball and baseball, finish­ ference player. She also holds the ing as a top 20 scorer in UMSL's all­ school's single game scoring record, time hardwood record books. He fin­ with 44 points. The 2003 class was inducted to the ished his baseball career second in Craig Frederking played soccer at AlRIGHT YOU NARR...A TlNG UMSL Sports Hall of Fame on stolen bases, as well as tenth in base UMSLfrom 1989-1992, earning three JACKASS, I THIM< THEY Saturday, June 28. The class consisted all-region nominations and twice GET THE IDEA! YOU CAN of six former players, two former being named All-American. GO TO THE NEXT rRI61N' coaches and one a former Frederking is UMSL's all­ eJ-lARAC TER NOW! executive committee mem­ time leading scorer with ber of numerous on-cam­ 99 points, which include pus organizations. 35 goals, also tops in the The current 29 school's history. He member hall is brer was a member of ken into three the last NCAA parts: players, Tournament coaches, and dis­ team, 1991. r-~~--~~----- tinguished ser­ Tom January TEMPERIS SHCKrJS, vices. Leading was a part of one fOU...lS MOtJrHfS. .. this year's class of the most was the lone impressi ve turn­ member of it's dis­ arounds in school tinguished services history. Prior to his section, Marty Hendin. arrival, the UMSL ten- Marty's association began nis team won a total of six with UMSL during his days as a matches in four years. During student, when he was the statisti­ January's stint on the squad, the cian. Later in his college career, Rivermen went 43-27. His overall Marty joined the staff of The Current, record in singles matches was an beginning as a staff writer and later astounding 50-16. taking over as sports editor. Hendin David Rhoades, who played under later served as president of the UMSL follow HOF nominee Jim Niederkorn, Alumni Association Board of earned All-American honors as a Directors, Vice President and chair of Freshman en route to finishing sixth in the Red and Gold Club, and played a the nation in singles competition. key part in the creation of the UMSL During his final two years, Rhoades Sports Hall of Fame. was named to the All-American The first of two coaches inducted Scholars Team. this year was the school's first baseball James Munden played baseball at coach, Amold Copeland. Copeland Illustration by Shannon Hoppel The CUl7ml UM-St Louis for two seasons, earning coached for six seasons, from 1967- all-region nominations in both 1972 1972, and led the Rivermen to an hits. Tobias won an honorable men­ and '73. He played in the College NCAA World Series appearance in his tion All-American nomination in World Series in both his years at final year on campus. 1977, en route to a thirdplace finish in UMSL, and was the school's first Jim Niederkorn served as UMSL's the College World Series. baseball All-American. men's golf coach from 1980 through Monica Steinhoff finished her bas­ The nine players inducted in 2003 1998. Niederkorn earned two confer­ ketball career here at UMSL as the will join the 20 current members in the ence championships during his tenure, school's all-time leading scorer, net­ UMSL Sports Hall of Fame, including as well as two NCAA Tournament ting 2,023 points in her four years of legendary soccer coach Don Dallas berths. action. She is also in the top five in and two SPOIt stars such as Frank: Leading the group of former play- steals and assists, as well as a top 20 Tusinki. Ii a... ~~ ____.. __ ~ ~~.. __ __~ .. ~ __.. Volleyball looks to bounce back from injuries

BY STEVE HARRELL son tournaments at Alabama­ win. that feat. Sak led the conference in recuning ankle injury. The squad's "Janae was a hard worker and a other Freshman, Gillian Falknor, tore very steady player," said Silvester. Sports Editor Huntsville, Christian Brothers and UM-St. Louis also suffered digs per game in 2002. Daria has Central Arkansas. But the ladies fin­ through some painful losses last fall. proven to be a star here at UM-St. her ACL very early in the conference "She was the standard-bearer. ished by losing 11 of 15, leaving them "We were up 2-0 at St. Joseph's last Louis and in the GLVC. season. Kathryn Freeman suffered Everyone measured themselves with a 4-10 mark in conference, year," said Silvester. The ''Daria can dig, she can pass and multiple injuries last fall and played in against her academically." As was the case with many UM-St which wasn't quite good enough to Riverwomen ended up losing that she can play defense," stated Silvester. only 18 matches. With more or less the sanle squad Louis teams last year, the make the Great Lakes Valley match in Rensselear, Indiana ''That The Riverwomen, who carry a If you think this year's volleyball as last year, Silvester is looking to Riverwomen volleyball squad suf­ Conference tournament. UM-St. was a very difficult loss." short bench as it is, lost three players team looks a lot li¥e last year's squad, return to the conference tournament fered through many injuries before Louis finished ninth. The girls did Leading the team last year was for significant amounts of time last you're right. There will be no new this year. "Last year was the first time finishing the season at 13-14. play well against conference rival Sophomore Daria Sale. Sak earned fall. The injuries started before the recruits playing for the Riverwomen we didn't make the conference tour­ The Riverwomen got off to a solid Southern illinois-Edwardsville and, as first team all-conference honors in the conference season even got underway, this season. UM-St. Louis will be nament. Getting back there is OUI start, winning eight of their first nine coach Denise Silvester pointed out, GLVC, only the third volleyball play­ as one of the squad's two Freshmen, returning all but one player, Janae highest priority. If everyone is healthy, matches and going 9-3 during presea- that was the team's biggest conference er from UM-St. Louis to accomplish Karen Creech, had surgery to fix. a Paas, who graduated. we should be back in the mix." Hughes wins scholar athlete award

BY STEVE HARRELL Sports Editor

Earlier this month, UM-St. Louis baseball player Logan Hughes was named the Great Lakes Valley GVLC Overall Conference Baseball Scholar Athlete of the Year by the league office. Hughes is a Junior here at UM-St. W L T Pct. W L T Pet Louis and is majoring in physical edu­ cation. Hughes compiled some impressive Northern K.entucky 8 0 2 .900 20 1 2 .913 numbers last season. He hit .312 in 186 at bats and Jed the team with 56 Missouri-St Louis 7 2 1 .750 13 7 '1 ,643 runs batted in. Showing that he could find both the gap and the bleachers, Hughes crushed five home runs while SID Edwardsville 5 1 4 .700 9 5 4 .611 leading the team with 21 doubles en route to a .516 slugging percentage. Quincy 7 3 0 ;700 I I 8 0 .579 His doubles and RBI totals were also good enough to lead the GLVC. Logan was just as impressive with Wisconsin-Parkside 6 2 2 .700 10 3 2 .733 I his glove as he was with his bat. He committed only five errors, giving BeIlarmine 4 4 2 .500 13 6 2 .667 him a .979 fielding percentage. Hughes also had 17 assists on the year, while playing outfield and flIst Saint Joseph's 3 5 2 .400 7 10 2 A21 base. Hughes accomplishments helped 6 lead the Rivermen to a school record Indianapolis 4 0 AOO 7 11 0 .389 39 wins last spring. Their 23 wins in conference were good enough for first Southern Indiana 3 7 0 .300 8 10 0 .444 place, and the school's performance helped them reach Regionals, where they fell to Ashland and Indianapolis. Kentuc~ Wesleyan 1 9 0 .100 5 10 0 .333 Hughes came to UM-St. Louis via community college. For one season, Lewis 0 9 1 .050 a 13 1 .036 · he starred at North Arkansas Community College, where he hit at ail amazing .510 clip while posting good power numbers (15 HR, 70 SOFTBALL. from page 10 RBI) as well. In his one year in - - - - -~. - •• -~-- --.-.-- ~.--•• ------.--- -.--•• - •• - •• -.---______• ______" ______• ______. _ ----______0. _ • • 0.0 __ • ____ • Arkansas, Hughes earned an all- . The team's .231 batting average things are definitely looking up for As for next spring, there are a cou- American nomination. ****CAptions Please***** reflects that statement. In addition, the Riverwomen softball team. And, pie of things that Durnin and the In high school, Hughes was voted UM-St. Louis was outscored by if healthy, these ladies could do some . squad would like to accomplish. "I'd to the all-state team twice, won two opponents 171-112, and the squad's damage in the GLVC. like to win more than 15 games, and conference championships, and was was also named to the Great Lakes win this award, following T.J. RBI leader (Kulaitis) drove in just 21 "I'm very excited for next year," I'd like to make the conference toUI- his conference's 1999 Player of the Valley Conference's all-academic Schaefer, who won the award for Year. . . runs. Durnin said. '''This is a rebuilding narnent," she noted. "As long as we tearn in 2003. men's tennis last year. Granted, this isn't a team that will team, but we're headed in the right continue to improve and make adjust- In addition to this award, Hughes Hughes is the second Riverman to make a run for a national title, but direction." ments, we'll be alright." July 21, 2003 '1/w Current Page 13A

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ABOVE: The Riverwomen cheerleaders rouse the crowd at the fourth of July parade downtown. RIGHT: The familiar campus In spite of the 90-plus degree weather outside, Julia Gray, senior, biology, studies Thursday shuttle tows the UM-St. afternoon in the gazebo next to Bugg Lake. Louis float along Market St. Student Life office gets a face-lift Welcome // Week to kick BY M ELISSA M CCRARY Features Associate off witli~pic­

Students, faculty and staff at UM­ St. Louis may have noticed the recent ni~ Aug_, 17 changes and construction taking place in the Student Life and Student BY MELISSA MCCRARY Oro-anizations offices in the -. _..-- Features ASsoc7aie -~-- - Millennimn Student Center. The Student Life office, which was The Student Life and Activities oricinallv located in room 366 on the b " . - Organization at UM-St. Louis antici­ 3rd floor of the MSC, is undergomg pates another excellent "Welcome construction.The new main entrance Week" to kick off the 2003 fall semes­ will be located at room 375. ter. The wall that used to separate the For the last six years, UM-St. two offices has been removed in order Louis has held a Welcome Week to combine Student Life and Student beginning with the Welcome Back Organizations. Picnic. Chris Telker-Harris, Student Life The Welcome Back Picnic will be administrative assistant, believes that the changes to the office will be more beneficial to the University. --"-- 'The new office will be more con­ clusive and provide better and more Not only is the picnic effective communication between the open to all students, oro-anizations on campus," Telker- faculty and staff, but Harris" said. One major part of the construction anyone of all ages is plan is to furnish more cubicles an? encouraged to provide more space for student orgam­ attend. zations by connecting the two offices. The design will add five cubicles, - Chris Telker-Harris more student life offices and a new conference room. The new conference room will be "-- equipped with a television, dry erase held on Sunday, August 17, from 5 board, media player and will fit up to p.m. until 7 p.rn; The picnic will con 15 people. . sist of a barbecue prepared b Along with the new rooms, the Chartwells dining service, a pettin remodeled office will provide other zoo, clowns, face painting, games an resources to the students and staffs of give-aways. these organizations. Also, a big screen "Not only is the picnic open to television and reference books be Photos by Mike Sherwlnl The Current will students, faculty and staff, but anyon available to help students study and ABOVE: of all ages is encouraged to attend,' relax. said Chris Telker-Harris, Student LID 'W'hen entering the new office, Chris Telker-Harris, administrative assistant for the Office Administrative Assistant. another noticeable change will be the Each year UM-St. Louis chooses .accent wall at the front of the office. of Student Life, leans against the doorjamb to director Orinthia Montague's newly-moved office Friday afternoon. theme for the picnic. The theme thi The design will display the painting of Student Life is undergoing major renovations. The year is "UMSL Birthday" to celeb the pilot wheel from the Pilot House, the 40th Anniversary of the school which is located on the 1st floor of the Student Life office was originally located in room 366 on the 3rd floor of the MSC. Now the new main entrance will There will be birthday cake, p MSC. favors and hats for participants. "The plan has called for July 15 to be located at room 375. The wall that used to separate the two offices has been removed in order to combine The official Welcome Week be . be the expectant date of the finished on the first day of classes, Wednesday office," said Orinthia Montague, act­ Student Life anJi Student Organizations. August 20. A variety of activities . ing director of Student Activities. RIGHT: take place through August 27. Although construction was to have Welcome Week was created been completed before the first day of encourage everyone to unite, reI classes, the date may have to be The work areas of student organizations display the clut­ ter of the current renovations. and make new friends with the begin extended ning 9f a new school year. f rI The Current's guide to off campus attractions, venues and events

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BY AMY GONWA artistic experiment and growth. Sarich's patrons are important to him, as are his neigh­ Music Critic borhood and the people witl1 which he shares the commu­ nity. The Lemp Arts Center is part of the neighborhood's For a refi:eshing escape from the constraints of monoto­ response to the rise in crime that it experienced in the early nous entertainment, indulge yourself in the Lemp Arts 90's. Sarich, in collaboration with other concemed neigh­ Center. You will find revolutionary tunes, abstract ideas, bors, formed the Cherokee Park Neighborhood Association and quite possibly your inner artist in what owner Mark to prevent rising crime rates by introducing new ideas and Sarich has termed his, "huge social experiment." The center programs, focusing strongly on the youth population. opens its doors to a wide variety of musical and artistic Residents of the Cherokee Park neighborhood do not pay visions, creating a meeting place for people of all ages and for entry to any show at the center, and are not disturbed by backgrounds. any of its noise, as the weeknight music ends at 11:00 PM. The atmosphere you can expect at the Lemp Arts Center The Lemp Arts Center also offers various art programs for is that of an eccentrically alive living room. Musical guests children, and has shed some positive light on a troubled perforin on a vintage tapestry as the audience looks 01:\ from working class neighborhood throughout the years. the comfort of couches and easy chairs. Sarich feels that this Scattered upon the walls of the Lemp Arts Center, you sehlp creates a "comfortable atmosphere, while promoting can find a display of artwork which circulates throughout conversations." I personally find it easy to relax at Lemp the months. These works range from black and white pho­ Arts Center shows, and have found it difficult to return to tography to poetry to socially conscious paintings. Many of the confines of cold steel bar stools other venues provide. the ideas brought into the center are innovative and avidly Although the Lemp Arts Center may rank as one of the . unusual, quite a change from mainstream concepts. Sarich smallest venues in the area, the intimacy that results from its commented that, "People have. complained that St. Louis is stature is rewardingly unique. By visiting the center you shlck ten years behind the times," but Sarich confinns that, will have the opportunity to see live music from both local "All of the national trends walk right through my door." and national artists, while meeting and conversing with Due to the size of St. Louis, it is not easy to stumble upon some dynamic individuals. And at a five dollar door charge, establishments that house abstract inventions, but this fact you truly have nothing to lose. And you can forget about also makes the few places that do, more inviting. having outstanding bar tabs ailing your pockets as the \Vh.ether it is punk rock ballads, symphonies of "Noise", majority of the Lemp's shows are B.YO.,B. or grassroots artwork that tickles your fancy, I am certain The size and variety of exhibitions offered at the Lemp that you will find something for you ort a trip to the Lemp Arts Center are among the many attributes that set the cen­ Arts Center. The center is located among the esteemed ter apart from other St. Louis landmarks. The driving moti­ Budweiser Brewery, and Lemp M

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r.a4nlll;::· The new Hurricane Harbor water park offers Six Flags visitors a chance to cool off in the mmer heat. Hurricane Harbor is free with admission to the amusement park .

. Six Flags boasts many popular rides, including the Colossus Ferris Wheel and Batman Th'e ide. Other popular rides at Six Flags-St. Louis include the Screaming Eagle, the Ninja, the Boss, he Street Flyer, the Mine Train and Mr. Freeze. un and games just a scream away ix fags provides Disney-like fun only 20 minutes away

BY BECKY ROSNER year long. drop and trampled through the entire on this one. met riders down into a pool of water. some stimulation, is Hurricane Bay. News Editor Six Flags St. Louis offers many track again, bad"Wards!.. Six Flags is also a perfect place to One of the slides is open, one is closed Giant waves cascade over peQple every exciting thrill rides. The newes t addi­ For a thrill that is bound to make take the kids. Looney Toon Town is set and two contain both open and closed 15 minutes. In between the waves they tion to the park is Xcalibur, which any person's stomach drop, visit The up inside the park just for the kids to parts. Tubes are provided upon avail­ can just relax in the pool. There are r·A great place to visit around the leaves Iiders hanging from a spinning Boss. A wooden roller coaster initiated enjoy. It is full of miniature rides such ability and are used one time and then lawn chairs nearby where anyone can a that offers excitement, fun and a wheel and hurls them 11 3 feet into the in 2000, it reaches top speeds of over as a ferris wheel, flying airplanes and a passed onto riders who are next in line. just enjoy the "veather. I1renchilllg good time is Six Flags St. air. The joumey then continues on the 60 mph. 1be f1ISt hill has 11 drop of ISO jungle gym. Kids may even catch Bugs Three body slides are also refresh­ There is also a great hideaway for The park offers both an exhila­ way back down to solid ground. The feet, with three additional giant drops. Bunny himself taking a stroll around ing ride", in Hurricane Harbor. Two are the kids called Hook's Lagoon. It is a amusement park as well as a ride was introduced in 2(.03 and is The ride also offers spirals and high­ the park completely enclosed and one is a high­ giant playground with smaller slides, l"U."O'w.·'F. water park. unlike any other in the world. banked turns. Over on the other side of the park, speed 64-foot plunge at a 4S-degree spmys and various other gadgets for General admission pricing is Another lide for the ultimate thrill­ Aride that is sure to leave anyone in visitors can get away from the thrills angle. A giant raft ride .called the Big children to mess with. A giant water 8.99 and children 48 inches and seeker is Mr. Freeze, whieh was intro­ ecstasy is Batman the Ride. This thrill and catch some waves. Hurricane Kahuna shoots riders down a giant bucket over the ship dumps out several are $24.99, which gives you duced in 1998. Riders are projected offers a ski-lift style train in which the Harbor has a wide variety of water slide while pushing them high up onto gallons of water over anyone and to both parks. Season passes from zero to 70 mph in just four sec­ floor drops out from underneath riders' . slides, a wave pool and even a lazy the sides of the slide at rapid speeds. everyone in the lagoon. also available for $66.99 for an onds out of a dark tunnel. Then, people feet. When waiting in line, visitors are river. Irmertubes are available for rental Gulleywasher Creek is a place All in all, Six Flags St Louis has ·vidual and $61.99 for a family pass are tumbled throughout various loops greeted with Gotham City style and there are also gift shops, as well as where you are free to relax and get a something to offer for just about any­ a 3-pass minimum required. This and turns and put into a complete ver­ scenery and music. The ride is full of a cafe. taD.. This lazy river takes riders through one. An invigorating water park, right gives you unlimited access to any tical climb of 226 feet. Finally, riders loops, turns and corkscrews, and any There are four innettube slides, beautiful scenery and waterfalls. next to a stimulating amusement park, Flags park in the United States all are sent backwards down the vertical person will definitely feel the g-forces which are five stories high and plum- , Another place to relax, as well as enjoy makes for a fIrst-rate day or weekend. LAM offers art lovers eye candy museum was built in 1904 as part of World's Fair celebration BY ELLIOTT R E ED Built for the 1904 World's Fair, Forever project, the landscape sur­ Information Center and gift shop. .· Stai/ Writer which cOllilllIemorated the centennial rOlmding the Museum has undergone Sculpture Hall is also the museum's of the Louisiana Purchase, the St. significant refurbishment, due to be new home for Anselm Kiefer's impres­ For historic landmarks in the St. Louis Art Museum was ironically the completed this November. Art Hill, a sive piece, The Breaking of the . metro area, most people think of least elaborate building constructed for famous sledding spot during the snowy Vessels, a staple of many surveys on Gateway Arch, Laclede's Landing, the World's Fair; it was however, the days of winter, is in the process of 20th century art. the newly renovated Eads Bridge only building intended as a lasting being re-Iandscaped. The Museum There are numerous galleries locat­ within convenient walking dis­ monument, and it's the only building itself contributed $10 million to the ed within the museum, each dedicated from one another). But perhaps that remains of the Palace of Fine Arts renovations, which, according to to a different period, artist, or aesthetic, landmark carries the historic or cul­ from the 1904 Exposition. One hun­ Community Relations' Brian and many of the galleries display significance of the . area better dred years later, its limestone facade Adkisson, "will make the area a much pieces from the museum's permanent the St.Louis Art Museum. remains fundamentally unchanged nicer setting for the Grand Basin and collection. SLAM (to St. Louisans in the art smce the museum's construction. Still, the museum" Once you've marveled Gallery 337 currently hosts the ) boasts a miloanificent collection over the years the museum has under­ at the view from the bronze equestrian works of modem American artists art and artifacts from tb e annals of gone a number of expansions and statue of St Louis, you'll want to take from the late 50s and early 60s. development and achievement modifications, which have only added a look inside. Popular artists such as Jackson around the world; but with as to the museum's stature as a baven for The front entrance leads directly to Pollock, Franz Kline, Robert as it contains, the museum itself the fine arts and as an achievement of Sculpture Hall. Here you will find a Motherwell, Philip Guston, and Mark a history rich with regional imp or- architectural diversity. number of the Museum's larger sculp­ Rothko are all delightfully represented As part of the recent Forest Park tural installations, as well as the with pieces typical of their own indi­ vidual approach. Starting September 12, Gallery 337 will shift from the testosterone-infused American stal­ warts to exhibit the recent work of Australian-born Toba Khedoori, as · part of the museum's Currents 89 series. Her drawings, paintings, and installations will be on view through November 30. Until October 19, Gallery 313 reveals a look at the early American frontier in the exhibit, American Prints and Drawings, 1820-1913. This collec­ tion oflandscapes, foliage, and wildlife highlights an America yet untempered by the industrial revolution. There are . also numerous pieces by noted artist, historian, and Missouri native, George Caleb Bingham. Plan on spending the day if you want to experience the breadth of world history and culture, including the Museum's Oceanic collection, Greek and Roman marble, or the trans­ formations of Buddhism from India to China. July 21, 2003 Page 5B Cinema·in the city, away from the megaplexes BY <:ATHERINE MARQUiS-HOMEYER Frontenac theaters. Both the TIvoli and Hi-Pointe are historic controversial ones. AIl an example, the original "Memento" Besides these theaters, anyone with a taste for film should Movie Critic theaters. The TIvoli is a restored 1920s movie palace adapt­ played here long before it went to the megaplexes. It is one be aware of the festivals. The two biggest ones to note are ed to have three screens. The lobby and the biggest auditori­ of the few places to see high-quality documentaries and the year-round Webster film series and the annual fall St. um are real treats, and the first time you visit you should where the films from the St Louis International Film Louis International Film Festival. allow yourself some time to look at the classic movie posters Festival usually pop up for their theatrical run. In the sum­ The St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) is the Even if you are someone who avoids fihn because you on display. See something in the big auditorium, if possible, mer, the Tivoli runs a midnight show series of cult films, big film event of the year. A two-week whirlwind of over think it is all dumb entertainment or because you have for maximum effect You will likely be reminded of the Fox Japanese anime, science fiction, horror, and adventure called one hundred films, it is the place to first see the best foreign . become bored with the sameness of the movies at the and Powell Hall, which date from the same era. The Hi­ Reel Late. films and the best new documentaries. It is also the only megaplex, you owe it to yourself to check out alternative Pointe, also a 1920s movie house but remodeled in the early If you want to support local business, you have to check place to see really good short films. Since it is international films. 1960s, has the classic box office outside and retro '60s peri-: out the two St. Louis .cinema theaters. Like the Landmark most of the films are foreign, although there are plenty in There is a big range in the world of cinema. While many od decor inside, and the biggest, most comfortable theater. It theaters, effort is put into making a pleasant experience out English. Chris Clarke, program director of the film fest, people think of entertainment and popcorn-munching when is the only remaining single screen theater, but the state of of a trip to the movies. The Chase Theater is in the beautiful spends the year visiting other festivals around the world and you say movies, cinema is really a wide-ranging art form the art sound system, modem conveniences (like cup hold­ old Chase Park Plaza Hotel, newly restored, and you can seeing hundreds of movies to make the selections. Every that includes everything from the entertainment of explo­ ers) and the cushiest seats make it well worth having only make a night of it by strolling through the gorgeous hotel year the festival has grown in popularity. Among the pro­ sive-action blockbusters to moving, compelling documen­ one choice of film when you walk up to that classic box lobby and visiting the Eau Cafe restaurant or martini bar if grams, the festival offers awards for various things, includ­ taries. If the current crop of megaplex films is looking a bit office. you are ready for an upscale experience. The concessions at ing an award for new filmmakers. SLIFF has grown to be stale and familiar, you might want to take a look at the alter­ one of the most popular outlets for new filmmakers. The fes­ native. tival shows new films, with the occasional retrospective People with discerning taste are drawn to alternative fIlm. music, and the same can be said of aItemative fihn. People In the summertime, Cinema S1. Louis, the organization who want something more than entertainment, or want that stages SLIFF, also has a three-day festival of local film­ entertainment at a higher level, have long sought out alter- . makers, called the New Filmmakers Showcase. The film­ native films. The variety is greater in the alternative fihn makers are all local but vary from professionals to students. world. Venues for foreign films, art films and documentaries However, they always offer an entertaining and intriguing have expanded to include indie films and small budget films, experience. The films are mostly short and are grouped in which are now surprisingly polished. Where art film houses programs of similar films, ranging from comedies to drama. used to mean unknown actors, artsy filmmaking and obscure Documentaries also make it into the mix. This summer's cultural references in subtitled films, this linage is no longer Showcase included a terrific documentary about Gaslight true for many alternative films. Alternative and indie films Square, the '50s-'60s S1. Louis entertainment district that offer greater artistic freedom, and as big Hollywood movies was an international destination until its sudden decline. became increasingly reluctant to do anything new, many The Webster Film Series is just about the only place to weli-knoY,m screen actors (and directors) turned to indie see classic films on an on-going basis. These aren't the films, seeking this freedom of expression and better stories. familiar classics but rather the classics of film-as-an-art-form Alternative films are more polished and better funded than and of the foreign cinema. Going to the Webster film series they once were. In foreign film, the level of sophistication is on a regular basis is the best way to increase your knowledge high and.we tend to see only the best. The films might be of the art and history of film. It is a priceless resource for entertainment or they might be profound, but they are almost cinephiles. Webster also sponsors a couple of more "just for always more original and creative than the offerings in the fun" film experiences with the monthly Cinema in the City megaplex. The chance of seeing a truly beautiful or thought­ series, where a classic or cult film is shown after hours at the provoking film is much greater at these venues. City Museum's Beatnik Bob's Cafe. Smoking and drinking The St Louis area presents a variety of opportunities to are allowed in this Beat-era cinerna experience. 1bis sum­ see .alternanve cinema through several annual festivals and mer, Webster also revived a tradition of outdoor movies with films series and through a few theaters that specialize in a series of open-air screenings of Italian films at Bar Italia, a alternative films. Among the year-round venues are the three Central West End restaurant theaters of the national Landmark theater chain and the two Another lesser known but unique film festival is the locally-owned St. Louis Cinema theaters. Among the films Meramec Classic Film Festival. This festival takes place every two years on the campus of St Louis Community series and festivals are the on-going Webster Film Series, the Mike Sherwin! The Current annual St Louis International Film Festival, the Tivoli's College at Meran1ec. Meramec has a terrific filmmaking Mark McCloskey, of St. Louis, looks over the snack offerings at the concession stand of the Chase summer-long midnight series Reel Late, the New program and produces many area filmmakers and many of Park Plaza Cinema. The Chase offers the standard popcorn, candy and soda as well as imported Filmmakers Showcase of local, small budget films and the the films that show up in the New Filmmakers Showcase. beers and Ted Drewes frozen custard. biannual Meramec Classic Film Festival, which features The festival features these student films along with a pro­ classic films and films by student filmmakers. All three Landmark theaters offer a variety of foreign, art, the Chase Theater are gourmet, like the Landmark chain, but gram of silent classics. The festival is another must for real The theaters that show foreign, documentary and indie indie and documentary films ranging from the "just for fun" they also offer Ted Drewes frozen custard, plus beer and film lovers and for those interested in the art and history of films all year long are the staples for alternative film fans. to the cutting-edge. The Hi-Pointe usually opens the most wine for the over-21 crowd. The Chase and its sister theater film, since it is the only local program that features silent These venues are special ·in themselves. They are often visually stunning films, while Plaza Frontenac has the more at the Galleria shopping center are the only plaCes in town films on a regular basis. Far from being primitive, silent architecturally appealing, offer gourmet snacks and evoke mainstream foreign and art films and the Tivoli has the edgy where you can have a glass of wine with your movie. The films are surprisingly beautiful and artistic, having to express the elegance of another era and the days when a trip out to or controversial. However, these are only generalities, as Galleria theater, located in the lower level of the top area everything visually_ the cinema was a cultural treat. many of the films move between the. Landmark venues. mall, is also attractive, gourmet and comfortable. These two No doubt, there are other smaller festivals that are not on The Landmark chain is a national company \vith alterna­ Except for re-issued director's cuts and a few special series, theaters show a mix of art and foreign films along with the this list and other special venues in the surrounding area that tive theaters, often restored classic theaters, in many cities. the chain handles only new, first-run films. The TIvoli is the higher end of the mainstream movies, so they kind of have a are not mentioned here. But this list should get you started in Here, Landmark has the TIvoli, . the Hi-Pointe and Plaza place to see the hot new foreign or indie film or most of the foot in each world. exploring the alternative film choices in this area.

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RIGHT: At the eastern end of the Loop sits the Pageant, a music venue that hosts a variety of touring acts. The Halo Bar, at the front of the Pageant, is open until3am.

BELOW: Blueberry Hill is one of the most venerable Loop establishments, with multiple bars, a plenti­ tude of rock 'n' roll col­ lectibles, and outdoor seating, is a great place for grabbing a burger, or having drinks with friends.

Diversity attracts patrons to The Loop

BY .JASON GRANGER has been business as usual at the popu­ rock and roll legend Chuck Berry in the Editor:in-Chte] lar nightspot. Duck Room. ,o'One of the appeals of Cicero's is "Chuck is an incredible musician St Louis is known for many differ­ our beer selection," Jacobs said. "We and a great poet," Edwards said. "It's ent attractions. The St Louis Zoo is one have 50 beers on draught and 100 in only $25 to see him that close. More of the best in the world, there is that big bottle." often than not it sells out, sometimes shiny Arch and don't forget the Jacobs said Cicero's main appeal is long before the performance." Bowling Hall of Fame. But perhaps the the fact that it combines both the Edwards said Berry has been doing most popular spot, at least among aspects of an Italian restaurant and an his monthly performance since 1996. locals, is The Loop. entertainment venue. Berry has penned such classics as Sandwiched in between University ''We bring in a lot of rock bands," "Johnny B. Goode" and "Roll Over City and St. Louis prOper, this stretch Jacobs said. Beethoven." / on Delmar St. between Big Bend Blvd. Jacobs said The Loop has much to Edwards said' he got the name for and Skinker Ave. is home to some of St. offer to both locals and tourists. She Blueberry Hill from the classic Fats Louis' most distinct and divcr;se shops, said she personally enjoyshoth the Domino song of the same name. restaurants and venues. Silver Lady and Hot Pink specialty "When I was thinking of the name Vmtage Vmyl, one of St. Louis' shops. for the place, 'Blueberry Hill' just most popular independent record "I think there's just a variety of popped into my mind," Edwards said. stores, is located in The Loop and things to do in The Loop," Jacobs said, ''I've always been a record collector: ' according to Steve Pick, Vmtage 'There's so much to enjoy, and the Another of Edwards' projects is the Vmyl's financial manager, sales are still visual effects, meaning the people, of new conceIt venue, The Pageant. going strong. The Loop are always interesting." ''We really worked hard to make it "We opened in The Loop in May of The Loop cannot Oe talked about (The Pageant) as friendly as possible to 1980," Pick said. "Since then, we have without mentioning the name Joe the fans, the bands and their gone from a small store to the 7,0CfJ Edwards. He always seems to have entourages," Edwards said. "Dave square foot store we are in now." something going on in The Loop. The Grohl of the Foo Fighters said The Pick said he believes what makes man responsible for such attractions as Pageant is his favorite place to play in Vmtage VInyl so popular in the store's Blueberry Hill, The Pageant and The the country." selection and the staff's knowledge. St Louis Walk of Fame, Edwards is Edwards said one of the appeals of ABOVE: "We actually love music and have . now known as the Honorary Mayor of The Pageant is the wide array of artists Street musicians add spent our lives immersed in it," Pick The Loop. they bring in. to the scenery and said. "At this point, record stores are "I founded Blueberry Hill with my ''We have a lot of different acts COll­ color of the Loop. dropping like flies, so we are fortu- wife Linda Sept. 8, 1972," Edwards ing in," Edwards said, ''We have Todd Here, a drummer , nate!' said. Since that time, Edwards said, Rundgren, G-Love, Jason Mraz and takes part in a drum Pick also ,believes the location of Blueberry .Hill has been named as one Liz Phair, 'Weird AI' Yankovic, the circle outside the Vmtage Vinyl is vital to it's success. He of St. Louis' favorite restaurants in sev­ Human League, Little Feet, Market, a collection said The Loop offers a wider range of eral polls many times. Evanescence with Cold, Robert Cray of small food vendors clientele than placement in anywhere ''We have been named best first date and several local acts coming to play." and specialty shops. else would. ' , spot in St. Louis and also received the Edwards' efforts to help keep The ''The Loop is definitely the most best burger award (from the Riverfront Loop going strong continue to this day. interesting and diverse district of St. TImes) many times," Edwards said, He is presently working on seven new Louis," Pick said. 'The cultural center Edwards credits the varied menu as buildings, including a combination of a of St. Louis is The Loop!' well as the ambience of the restaurant martini bar and bowling alley, called Another popular destination in The for its status in St. Louis. Pin-Up Bowl. . RIGHT: Loop -is Cicero's entertainment com­ ''We have seven vegetarian dishes Edwards believes that perhaps the Andrewand .Doris plex. Cicero's combines a restaurant, a as well as homemade soups and sal­ greatest attraction of The Loop is the Hostetler of St. Louis bar and a nightclub in one building. ads," Edwards said. "Our display win­ people there, . look through CDs at . Founded in Im7, Cicero's experienced dow has something new in it all the ''You have all the diverse elements Vintage Vinyl, a new a slight hiccup in activity when the time. Sometimes we have sidewalk the­ here," he said. "Economic, racial and and used record building caught fire in 2001. atre and window art as well." ethnic groups are all here. What's great storeat the western . Trisha Jacobs, manager of Cicero's, Perhaps the most popular event at about The ·Loop is, you can have a ' end of the Loop. said it took approximately six months Blueberry Hill is the monthly perfor­ $500,0CfJ house, and two houses down, to rebuild. Since Cicero's was rebuilt,, it mance put on by St. Louis native and there's a $50,000 house but it works." July 21,2003 '11.e .Current Page 7B Find a venue to app ud... ' . .~ St. touis has. ma.,y venues for the theatre lover

BY CATHERINE MARQUIS­ For light entertainment, you could with two big popular operas, a lesser­ If the Shakespeare Festival's end in theater and serious Broadway hits, like Other professional theater compa­ HOMEYER hardly get anything frothier than the known opera and a new work in per­ June left you hungering for more of the "Six Degrees of Separation," although nies run programs throughout the tradi­ Muny, St. Louis' summer outdoor Movie Critic formances that overlap in its May to Bard, fear not. There is another recently, it has been dabbling in the St. tional September to May theater sea­ musical theater in Forest Park. Long a July run. The operas are performed at Shakespeare series that runs from July Louis obsession with musicals and pre­ son. Some of these are large groups There is nothing like live perfor­ St Louis tradition, the Muny draws the Loretto Hilton Theater, the same · to November. Yes, it is St. Louis senting a few of those too. The too few and others are rather small, sometimes mance. Ifyou have ever been to a con­ many families, people from surround­ one on the Webster University campus Shakespeare, which every season pre­ serious Broadway plays that eventual­ operating in very tiny venues. cert of a favorite band, you know the ing areas in Missouri and illinois and that houses the Repertory Theater of sents three of the Bard's plays along ly are seen in St. Louis appear here, However, they . have something for difference between how it sounds live some for whom this is their only the­ St Louis the rest of the year. Purists with another classic play by play­ although not with a touring. company. everyone as they range from classic versus how it sounds on the CD. It's ater experience. Throughout the sum~ don't · always like the "opera in wrights such as Moliere. This series is Most of the Rep's plays are classic the­ theater to new works or original pieces entirely different. mer the Muny stages a number of older English" idea, but the productions are not outdoors but rather takes place in ater - Ibsen, Shakespeare, Shaw, Noel to those ubiquitous musicals. They also It is the same for theater. Reading and familiar musical theater standards fabulous, with a big emphasis on the the Grandel Theater. Sets and costumes Coward - with a few newer plays in its range from serious to silly. New Line • books or seeing· movies are just very in an atmosphere that is almost like a dramatics and acting, and are simple but colorful and imagina- September to April season. Besides the Theater, Hothouse Theater, the different from seeing live actors per­ trip to the ballpark. The performances lavish sets and cos- tive, but what really shines "Main stage" productions, the Rep (Mostly) Hamlless Theater Company form on stage. The immediacy of the are good, but the venue is big and tumes. . Opera through is the great love of offers more cutting-edge new plays in and That Uppity Theater Company are performance and the interplay between noisy. The Muny is reasonably inex­ Theater makes it Shakespeare that the . pared-down staging in its "Studio" the ones most likely to offer new and the actors on stage and the audience·are pensive and even has free seats, but company. obviously series, presented in the basement under challenging work., and even to stir invigorating for both the performers you might want to . the main stage. Neil La Bute's 'The things up a bit-always good in theater. and the audience. pay for a seat if Shape of Things" (recently remade by New Line in particular regularly wins Here in the St. Louis area we have a you want to avoid writer/director La Bute into a movie high critical praise for challenging number of choices for seeing live the­ the real dolts in the of the same name) is an example works. Some of these theater compa­ ater. People sometimes think of theater mixed-bag audience. of the excellent offerings in the nies have special focuses, like the New as art and movies as entertainment, but Another out­ Studio. Sometimes this three­ Jewish Theater and Historyonics. The there is plenty of light entertainment in door event on the play latter uses quotes from historical theater. St. Louisans have a big taste for opposite cultural end sources to create plays for the St. Louis I musicals, and this city is probably the from the Muny is the annu- History Museum, which are performed ~ musical capital of the country, so many al Shakespeare festival. Also a sum­ there. Night Shift Improv Theater of the area's venues are centere<:I on mertime event in Forest Park, albeit a series well worth offers, you guessed it, in1proV. St. musical 'theater. For this article, let's much newer one, the Shakespeare fes­ e the loss of fancier Louis also has tl1e traditional dinner include other live performances like tival is a three-week long run of one singers sets. theater, represented by the Henry the opera and St. Louis's theatrical Shakespearean play held in June. And often look Another Eighth-themed Royal . Dumpe down­ European-style circus, Circus . F1ora. the price is right - it is free. The event the parts of town or the murder mystery participa­ lheater can be either professional or organizers alternate the program - one the young tory theater in the historic Bissell amateur. Let's start with the year­ year a drama, the next year a comedy. people they House near downtown, among others. round Fox, and then go through the This year's offering was a wonderful play as well as If you want to check out the schedules summer programs into the fall start Qf MacBeth. Where the Muny is almost having big, pow- and venues of some of these theater the traditional theater season. l.i.ke a trip to the ballpark, the erful voices. ~~ companies, New Line Theatre's Really' big theater in St. Louis usu­ Shakespeare Festival is an elegant pic­ Taking in one of the serious theater . .ee.~ ~ S website has a good page of links to ally refers to one of two things: The nic in the park. The play is preceded by more famous works is an range is the St. Louis them at www.newlinetheau·e.com. Fox or The Rep. The Fox is the newer the "green show," an Elizabethan tradi­ enjoyable and easy introduction to Black Repertory (the Black Amateur theater is very much alive of the two, but it is the venue that tion in which there is a somewhat opera. and the Rep). Not serious in the sense that they in St. Louis, although amateur theater brings in the national touring compa-. comic, compressed version of the play, The other early summer program is choice of don't have fun, but not serious in the is always a chance. An1ateur means nies and, unlike the Rep, which follows along with strolling entertainers and Circus F10ra. This circus is not just for plays is always good. Besides, a city sense that the Black Rep does new they do it for the love of theater, but the traditional fall .through spring the­ treats and sweets. There are areas for kids. The intimate, single ring Circus can never have too much Shakespeare. works, reinterpretations of works and results can be uneven, sometimes very ater season, the Fox runs programs blankets or lawn chairs rather than real F10ra is more theater than your average The Fox and the Rep are the big plenty of pieces that highlight the black good, sometimes less so. Still, there are year round. This is where you will see seating around the open-air stage, so circus, inspired by European traditions name theater programs in the area, but experience and noteworthy African a number of well-established amateur the Broadway hits, lavishly staged, and bring along one or the other or just sit of circus and modem circus arts move­ the Rep is another animal, very unlike Americans. They do musicals too, but theater groups who generally put on sometimes a name star. This being St on the grassy hillside. While refresh­ ments. The costumes are gorgeous and the Fox. "Rep" is short for Repertory here you have musicals about blues good work. Among these groups are Louis, many of these productions are ments are available, many families and fanciful, evoking a tum-of-the-century Theater of St. Louis, the long-running legend Robert Johnson and the classic the Hawthorne Players and the West musicals. The Fox also beings in other groups of adults bring their own feast look., and each year Circus Flora uses a St. Louis repertory company perfonn­ "Damn Yankees" set in the old baseball End Players Guild. Many of the other cultural and entertainment perfor­ for a picnic beforehand, often in ele­ new stOlY to tie together the perfor­ ing at the Webster University Loretto Negro Le~oues. They do their share of colleges and universities, like St. Louis mances, especially through Dance St gant style, and then sit back, wineglass mances. Unlike Circe de Solei!, Circus Hilton Center. "Repertory" means the thought-provoking work but have University, Washington University and Louis, ranging from Russian ballet and in hand, to enjoy the show. The perfor­ Flora has animal acts and a lot of tr-adi­ theater employs a company of profes­ plenty of entertainment as well. This Webster Uuiversity, offer good student serious modem dance to popular dance mances have been superb so far, with tional classic circus charm, with the sional actors who perform throughout good stuff is performed in the Grandel amateur productions. If you are feeling entertainment like "Stomp" and the group organizing this event bring­ Flying Wallendas family high wire act the season, although a few actors are Theater, which is around the comer adventurous, you can check out some­ female-impersonator/comedian Dame ing in talented actors as well as and Nino the GOW'll, a fifth generation brought in for single &hows. It is per­ from the Fox and across Grand Avenue thing like the Magic Smoking Monkey Edna. The Fox is a must-see venue, a employing local professionals. circus performer who is a gifted acr0- haps the top venue for serious profes­ from the Symphony's Powell Hall. Theater, who produce unique and off­ restored 19208 grand movie house in Overlapping the Shakespeare bat and one of the best clowns you'll sional theater in the area, \ovith terrific Once again, this is high quality, profes­ the-wall comic adaptations of movies, the rococo-faux Egyptian style, but Festival, or closely following on its ever see. Because it is so close, the sets and costumes and great perfor­ sional live performance. The Black like their recent interpretation of Star tickets are orr the pricey side, ~ial­ heels, are two summer treats ~ Opera tynts and tricks are much.m~amaz­ mances on the thrust stage. Thi· is a Rep's season follows tlle traditional Wars. No, I'm not kidding. New LID ly for the most recent Broadway Theater of S1. Louis and Circus Flora ing than anything you have seen in a much smaller venue than the Fox but theater season from September Theatre's website also has links to the shows. Opera Theater offers opera in English three-ring circus. more elegant. The Rep stages classic through May. bigger amateur theater groups.

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