VOLUME 36
;I February 24, 2003 Your source for campus news and information ISSUE 1078
'Gods and Generals' review See page 11 THECU RRENTONLINE.COM UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - ST. LOUIS 'Journey ;+ through time' ch is t 0 much? gives students • " chance to cut egislatu cuts budge again BV,JASON GRANGER to be able to afford its operations. Bowman said K-l2's first cut was a future. " "My plan ensures that we continue . .. _.-----..• -----. .- - ---....•" .-.- ---...." . ._ - . -"'- News Editor While the fact that the UM-System substantial one . People close to the proceedings towards the goal of a leaner state loose only lost $935,695 is welcome news "Considering K-12 got cut $107 are optimistic about this most , government," Holden said. to some, others like ASUM lobbyist million, we got off pretty easy," recent round of cuts but are "But I do not want it to be It could have been worse. That is Amanda Delabar are still concerned Bowman said. "I regret we had to cut tempering that . optimism a meaner state what lobbyists for the Associated that money had to be cut at all. K-12, but it's hard to feel sorry for with expectations of government. We have Zoukar~ Williams Students of the University of Missouri . "We're not happy to be losing any them when higher education has more cuts to come. made major cuts, and (ASUM) are saying about the newest more money," Delabar said. "I know continually born the brunt of the they have crowned King round of proposed budget cuts. the UM-System was prepping for budget cuts, and K-l2 has only seen been In the wake of a persisting financial worse; any cut is going to hurt." their funding increase." and Queen crisis, the education budget sub De1abar also said that the UM According to 13owman, K-12 committee has recommended to System nearly took a bigger cut than education had not been cut once in the Budget Committee Chairman Carl the rest of the schools that receive state last three rounds of budget cuts. Gov. Beard that the UM-System be cut a funding. Bob Holden, on more than one BY KATE DROLET fJrtber $935,695. While the System is Originally, Rep. Catherine Fares, occasion, has said he will not cut K -12 . . - ...... -- --...------~ - .. ----- Staff Writer losing more money, ASUM lobbyist education budget sub-committee education unless he is left with no Nick Bowman was pleased with the chairwoman (R-Webster Groves), other choice. Students, faculty and staff 11\ "journeyed through time" on Friday, Feb. 21, at Windows Off --"-- Washington in downtown St. Louis. Considering K-12 got At 6:30 p.m., students had the chance to enjoy cocktails with cut $107 million, alumni. we got off pretty After an elevator ride up ten easy••• it's hard to feel stories, guests were greeted by an -K-12 cut: $107 million ~ sorry for them when Q, elaborate display. The walls were Q. 0 covered in empty carbonation tanks higher education has 2: c: useD in soda machines. The staff of continually born eActual cut: $935,000 0 c: Willdows offered students over 21 a 0 c: the brunt of the ..cIII free glass of champagne. The staff III of Student Life welcomed guests budget cuts •••• epredicted cut: $46 million : into the decorated ballroom. .. Red, black and yellow balloons Nick Bowman, . hung in bunches around the room. ASUM lobbyist Clock picture frames ticked on -Cuts to date: $291 million tqbles covered in white tablecloths and decorated with tinsel. --,,-- Dinner was served at p.m. When attendee£ bought the.ir tickets outcome of the meetings. wanted to cut the ill1..s ~tem by .5 '1n the past two years, we "Hopefully nothing drastic is painful, and we will c.ontinuc to make they had the choice of a chicken, "From the University standpoint, percent, or $1,877,390. Delabar said increased funding for education at the done," Delabar said. "I don't think: this cuts. But we cannot cut and Gut til beef or vegetarian dinner. Dinner it's great," Bowman said. "I would Rep. Chuck Graham (D-Columbia) elementary and secondary level while is the last cut either." alone." began with salads. fonowed by the really be surprised if we got cut more." pointed out the discrepancy to Fares. 17 other states chose to cut funding for More cuts could be a hard pill to According to Delabar and main course and then coffee and According to Bowman, the UM "Rep. Graham caught that the UM education," Holden said in his State of swallow for the UM-System. After Bowman, there was a movement on cheeseGake. System was bracing for a cut as high System cut was .5 percent," Delabar the State address Jan. 15. "We've higher education absorbed more than the floor of the eduGation budget sub '1 had the chicken, and it really as $46 million. Bowman said if that said. "Rep. Grallam called Fares on made real progress in our schools." $270 million in cuts over the last year committee to keep the budgets the was delicious. TIle cheesecake was had happened, the consequences to the the discrepancy. Fares didn't know Holden went on to say he would and a half, many universities have had same as last year's budgets. outstanding, and the view from the entire system would have been " ihat to say, so she eventually agreed reject any plan that substantially hurts to take extreme measures to keep "Rep. Fares proposed a cut of .25 .. outside balcony was amazing," devastating. to a .25 percent cut." public K-12 education. operating. percent," Delabar said. "Democrats Duane Smith, engineering, senior, 'They were going to close the Accotding to BO\vrnan, partisan "I will not consider a plan that UM-SL Louis enacted an office proposed to retain original funding." . said. hospital at UM-Columbia," Bowman politics played a big role in the destroys an opportunity for quality supply purchase freeze over last Bowman said the lighter cut sheds King Candidates: said. "Now, with the smaller cu~ it can decisions of the sub-committee. public education for all our summer, and several universities, some optimism on next year's budget. ·Jonas Zakour, economics, stay open." According to Bowman, with the children ... nor will I tolerate schemes including Northwe,~t Missouri State "For next year's budget, we go in sophomore, Sigma Pi In some locations, the cuts were Republicans now in control of the to steal money from our poor schools University, Truman State University, with a higher number," Bowman said. -Alex Kerford, pre-engineering, forcing some schools to look at going State House and Senate, pretty much and our ' rural schools to fund our Southeast Missouri State. University "Maybe then we'll have some equity ,. sophomore, Student Senate private in order to stay open, including every proposal the Democrats made richest schools." Holden said. "I will and Central Missouri State University, in our funding and avoid the massive Organization UM-Rolla. UM-Rolla, which receives was promptly defeated. not sit on the sidelines and let our either had to dip into or completely budget cuts." Queen candidates: the smallest amount of funding from 'The voting was straight down the legislative leaders try to pit higher deplete their emergency funds just to The Current tried repeatedly to ·Patricia Castello, nursing, the UM Board of Curators but is one party line," Bowman said. education against elementary and pay faculty and staff and perform contact Interim Chancellor Donald H. junior, Alpha Xi Delta of the more well-known engineering One of the biggest shocks of the secondary education. We are all in this basic maintenance. Driemeier, but he did not respond to -Arrayon Farlough, education, schools in the Midwest, was actively day came at the expense of K-12 together. Such actions would violate Holden said he. regrets the cuts, but The Current's requests to comment on junior, Student National Education considering becoming a private school education, according to Bowman. our duty to our children and their views them as necessary. the situation. if Association -Morgan Haslag, finance, senior, Zeta Tau Alpha Student loses identity at fraternity party ·Danette "Dani" Stoll, mass communications and French, BY ASHLEY RICHMOND thought I lost 1t III the couch or Department. "What this guy is apparently doing person gets into trouble, I'll find out junior, Delta Zeta Staff Writer something or maybe just misplaced "1\ detective called to notify me is taking people's bills from out of who he is," Disbennette said. -Candice Williams, education, that someone was trying to pass their mail boxes and altering them, by According to Disbennette, the ttf senior, Helping Hands Student After hours of searching between themselves off as me," Brooks said. computer, so they were made out to crime is listed as a Class D Felony, Organization. Tom Brooks, marketing, seat cushions and under tables, The next day, another call from the me," Brooks said. 'There are going to which means 2 to 7 years in a state At 9 p.m., guests waited for the freshman, lost himself at a Sigma Tau Brooks and his brothe-rs ceased their Brentwood Police Department be people with late payments." penitentiary or one year in jail. crowning of the 2003 Homecoming Gamma rush party on Jan. 31. efforts and considered the wallet lost informed Brooks that someone had In attempts to stop the. perpetrator depending on the sentence; that does King and Queen. Shouts of support "I realized my wallet was missing A week after the party, Brooks got attempted to cash a $3,100 check in from hurting his credit and others' in not include time for mail theft, a for each candidate came from the tile next morning," Brooks said. '1 a call from the Des Peres Police his name. the community, Brooks went down to federal crinle. crowd as the court entered. Jonas the Brentwood Police Department to Meanwhile, Brooks is trying to fjil Zakour and Candice Williams were watch a video from a bank the. suspect pick up the pieces. presented as the king and queen. visited. "I have to go online to this Zakour and Williams led the "They had him on camera, but government website because with my first dance to the song "Time Goes wouldn't you know it, the footage social [security nunlber], he can By So Slowly." , was so bad I couldn't identify the easily start getting credit cards in my The DJ' played a variety of guy," Brooks said. name," Brooks said. "I just can't music throughout the night, from Brentwood Police Lieutenant believe it, right out of my pocket. And .. Nelly to Guns 'n' Roses. Steve Disbennette asked for students' I was sober too." help. While Brooks worries about his "Anybody at the party is more than situation. he believes others may also welcome to see the video," be in danger of losing their identity. see HOMECOMING, page 3' Disbennette. said. 'Tm trying to put a "The police have told me that if he name with a face." stops using my nanle, he'll probably According to Disbennette., keep doing it with someone else's," someone at that party must be Brooks said. "Also, I got a video card INDEX involved. They may not be the person from Dierberg's in Chesterfield, . !!t!~leti!} Boar~_' _ ._ _ __~ trying to pass as Brooks, but they where he originally tried cashing would probably know who is. checks. So he might be on to some News .. ~_ 3 Disbennette has still pictures, other guy now. The video card has videotape and fingerprints, but still no some other guy's name. The detective names. from Des Peres is checking into this "I got his fmgerprints off the to find out if this guy's stuff was also check," Disbennette said. "After stolen." running it through AFIS [Automated Friday, Brooks received notice that Fingerprint Identification System], I some ofhis missing belongings were know this person has never been found. arrested before." "I got my license and student ill in ~~Ji Entertatrlmemt to: 8:. 11 The AFIS holds fingerprints in its the mail from Comfort Inn Westport," I~~. YJ!!,!ge IdiQ~_ . ___ -.fl system for three years because that is Brooks said. the statute of limitations on a ca5C like Anyone with information about ~. Parrot Sa ~___ . 12 Mike Sherwin! The Omen! The Sigma Tau Gamma house where Tom Brooks, freshman, lost his identity. Brooks'. this case should contact Lt. Qi!~.~i.fi~gL__ .....__ _. _ _. 1~ , "If in the next three years this Disbennette at (314) 963-8620. + -Page 2 ~Iw Current February 24, 2003
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I February 24, 2003 / " o eco n ti David Mann, winner of the Big Man On Campus event, BMOC att.. a c:ts performs on the guitar as part of the tal ent portion of big c: ..owds and the BMOC competition last Wednesday. Participants in odd ..esponses the event went through a com petition resem BY ASHLEY RICHMOND Some students were amazed at the about this portion of the contest...... __ ...... _-...... _ .__ ...... _.... . bling the "Miss StajJWriter "hidden" talents of some students, "I was nervous about the '1""'~uu u. America" com- such as Tyler Cross, psychology, because I'm not too good at ~n',u"'r __ petition. The freshman. ing questions in front of people, nominees went UM-St. Louis' finest male stu "When Syron (Tyler's drag per Ponciroli said. through talent, dents strutted their stuff Wednesday sonality) stepped out in a dress and Ponciroli's question formal wear at the Big Man On Campus competi high heels, I was am~ed. That guy choosing between happiness, and question tion. has a lot of confidence and really nice wealth, friendship or success. and answer Students gathered in the Pilot legs," Pearl said. Ponciroli responded, "I segments for House to support the men vying for Cross said that he has been per choose happiness . As long as you' the judges. the title while also contributing to forming at Faces in East St. Louis for happy, you can make others AIDS awareness and prevention. the past eight months. and that's all you have to live for." The annual homecoming event Karen Creech, freshman, enjoyed David Mann, flnance, junior, proved to be an entertaining one as the comedy of contestant Jason asked "If you could wake up t"n,"r." Stacy Pearl, . biology, junior, Prusha, business, sophomore. row in another body, what explained. "I was dying. His jokes were so would you want to wake up in?" "I come every year to watch the funny. I laughed so hard I cried," After taking a moment to show. The guys are really entertain Creech said. his thoughts, Mann ing," Pearl said. Prusha explained his interest in "Pamela Anderson. I could look The competition began with the comedy. myself in the mirror all day." introduction of the men in their ath "I've always kind of been interest Mann would go on to claim letic attire. Contestant Rocky ed in it, and this is the flrst time I've title of Big Man On Campus. Aliberti, psychology and criminolo done a routine, and it was all origi entire competition is based not gy, junior, held his hockey team's nal," Prusha said. on the question/answer portion but second place trophy high in the air as Next came the formal attire/ques the judges' recommendation from the team cheered for him. tion and answer portion, which of the pageant's portions, ll''''ll'UlJ''~ "We [the UM-St Louis hockey served as a time for the men to let the talent and athletic and formal team] all came out to support Rocky audience see their personalities. Penny wars and banners were today. We think he's got a shot," said Chuck Brumeister, marketing, taken into consideration. Matt Berra, co=unication, junior. junior, showed smooth dance moves Mann, sponsored by the Alpha The audience was captured by in the talent portion but stressed his Delta Sorority, accepted his Justin de la Fuente's version of "This goals during the question/answer Wednesday night at the I Promise You" that he sang for the competition. rallylbonfire. His court talent competition. "I want to get a good job," include second runner-up B Ull' / 'lIM-St. Louis omecomtng COU HOMECOMING, from page 1 Guests crowded onto the dance floor for most of the evening, social izing and dancing. "[The DJ] played a great mix that appealed to everyone," said Will Melton, English, senior. '''The filet mignon for dinner was awesome too." Homecoming 2003 ended at mid night Tired from their night of dance and drink, guests waited in line for elevators. Each guest received a silver clock picture frame. Guests also had the opportunity to have professional pictures taken for free. Shuttles ran from UM-St Louis to Wmdows Off Washington for guests departing at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 pm. and 8 p.m. They returned to campus at 11 p.m. LEFT: Homecoming king Jonas Zakour and Homecoming Queen Candice Williams pose for a photo after winning their respective crowns. UPPER RIGHT: UMSL Homecoming Court candidates o line up arid pose for pictures just minutes before the King and Queen were announced. From left is Candice Williams, Morgan Haslag, Jonas Zakour, Patricia Castello, Alex Kerford, Dani Stoll and Arrayon Farlough. RIGHT: Homecoming-goers shimmy on the dancefloor at Windows Off Washington. Page 4 ~Ite Current February 24, 2003 That sign says 'Student Parking' ~ C'mon baby, Parking on campus sucks. No one actions along with the benefits. disputes this--{)kay, a few administra v,'hy do certain members of facul tors towing the proverbial University ty/statr" who already have better park line do, but almost no one thinks the ing privileges than I do choose to vio University provides enough parking late my rights? don't light for students, faculty or staff. Is it rudeness? I don't park in their .it' While faculty and staff are granted spots, so why park in mine? UM-St. Louis appears to have a the flyers were promoting or pro "faculty/staff only parking" spaces that How about laziness? I have to haul pyromaniac on its hands in the resi hibiting, or maybe this is one of are closer to the buildings than the stu myself to class from parking farther dence halls. those criminals looking for their 15 dent spaces, many still choose to park from · the classroom than the faculty Last week, a person or persons minutes of fame. Maybe they were Whoever has been in the "student only parking" spaces. members do. burnt flyers and a curtain on a wall in trying to get some coverage in 'The If I park my car in one of those "fac Lack of other parking') Yeah, I LeGras Hall, a residence hall on Current. Well, now they have it. ulty/staff only parking" slots, the know how that goes when I have to ~ campus. This is at least the third time The great thing about America is starting fires in the University parking drive around for 20 this school year that this has hap that an individual's freedom of authorities will levy a minutes to find a pened. Last semester, on both Oct. speech and freedom to protest is pro $25 or $50 fine on parking spot in the 18 and Oct. 22, the UM-St. Louis tected. Americans are allowed to residence halls does me. They do this for morning, only to dis Campus Police were notified of t1y burn the nag in protest if they so feel ; one obvious reason: I cover that I cannot ers being set on fire; all three they can march on Washington D.C. not understand the anl breaking find one because sev instances happened around the same in defiance of a war, and they can say University rules. If a eral have been taken area, in LeGIa.s Hall and The Villa. what they want when they want. faculty or staff mem by those with facul The University doe not take Whatever these paper-burners are potential conse- ber, however, parks in ty/staff permits. these types of crimes lightly. and mad about, they should learn to voice one of the student When I'm late to rightfully so. their opinion in a more constructive designated spots, he class because I can- For one, ,my kind of fIre is dan way. Protest if need be, wTite a letter quences of his or or she will receive no not find parking, I gerous, especially one set in a build or talk to the administration. At least fine for breaking the always wonder ing where stu- by stating their her actions. People exact same rule. STANFORD GRIFFITH which faculty or staff t) den t s __-- - __--- ______-.. 0 pin ion s Not only is this a Editor-in-Chie! member made me re side. throu g h dOUble standard, but it tardy and if they are The words, peo- could get hurt or is also wrong and possibly illegal: this one of the ones who count tardies. danger pie are is obvious discrimination based on Confusing signage? That is a possi rank, which is defined largely by age bility, but since a requirement for ipound-s com- p U L L mayheard andb e even killed if a fire and education. If the University dis employment here should be literacy, I e d even lis- criminated on any other aspect, such as have trouble believing that is an issue. w hen tened to. was to get out of the price of a hanlburger in The Nosh, Granted, there are some highly confus the fire Tho ugh it would get called down immediately ing parklng areas on this campus, but is set at actions can and sanctioned. But because this is dis none of them involve faculty/staff ver n i g h t speak loud- control and trap crimination against students and sus student parking issues. while 1y, when involves the police (although only hap After asking around, I cannot fmd stu - the y are hazardly, as the police are supposed to one faculty or staff member who has den t s destructive, students in the stay separate from parking regulations been ticketed for anything other than ar e they often but get involved anyway), no one parking in a handicap-only zone. jf) sleep end with speaks up. So, I am. So, since the traffic ticketing agents i n g . neg~tive I do not park in faculty/staff parking are not going to judiciously patrol Ye ars conse ,.-.-_::t'r~._":. .. ,_-- • 0% sara QUlr .~iaff Photographer Alicia Rodgers Sophomore Junior Junior Early Childhood Education International Business International Business ---....,."------,,--- I wanted to go to the parade ----,,--- I'll be in the parade March 1 on The parade, Soulard, getting and everything, but I was nomi We are planning on going the UMSL float in a poodle skirt. nated to go to an International drunk in my apartment ... downtown to get ~n early start Our theme is "School Days" by Business conference in Los probably all three. at the parade .•• then we'" see Chuck Berry. Angeles. So, basically, I can't what happens after that. _...... ;d:..;o:..,::.anr,thing • ----,,--- ..,.---..,.-- " -....::::....:..... ---- " --=:--- february 24,2003 «11w Current Page 5 Smell a rose by another name Science has made significant al capacity as a bio-physicist. He has shape, like isotopes, could have very progress toward an understanding of . long questioned the dorrrinant idea different odors because they have , ~re rukd1JgktJ how color vision and hearing work, that molecular shape determines odor divergent vibrational properties. but until recently, science has under quality because, as he observed, After years of research, Turin felt stood ven' little about the way we some molecules with very different he had found something big, but to smell. Recent research by French sci structures could have strikingly simi his dismay, he ran into resentment Eat butter-covered sofa pillows entist Luca Turin may finally answer lar odors, while some molecules that from other researchers, and his the questions of how we smell and have only very slight differences in papers were routinely rejected by the ·BY STANFORD A. GRIFFITH light golden brown. Drain on paper towels. what makes us perceive different structure could smell completely dif major peer-reviewed journals. · · ···------.-.-· Editor~ii1~ Ch Te]·-· ··-.. · ... _. . - .. . Serve hot with honey butter. odors. ferent. Barr's book gives a detailed Rather than using butter and honey, you can shake the Turin became very intereSted in account of Thrin's ongoing struggle Sopaipillas, which literally mean "sofa pillows" in cooked sopaipillas in a brown paper sack with sugar and an alternative theory proposed by to gain recognition from his peers Spanish, are often served as a dessert in Mexican restau cinnamon. G.M. Dyson in 1938 and expanded and to have his work recognized by rants. Although they appear complicated, the ingredients They can also be eaten without garnish as bread. by R. H. Wright in 1977. This theory scientists and laypeople alike. Turin are common, and the preparation is little. The baking Makes 4 dozen or more, depending on their size. proposed that it was the vibration of was finally able to publish some of powder reacts with the heat of the oil when frying to electrons rather than the shape of his papers, but it was not until Barr's cause the puffing. molecules that·determined the nature book was about to come to press that Fresh fruit and sweet tamales were the principal HONEy-CINNAMON BUTIER of all odor. This theory has come to many started becoming aware of desserts in Mexico until the Spanish Conquest. The be known as the ''vibrational theory Turin's work. Spanish brought wheat flour, milk, butter, eggs and sugar, I stick unsalted butter, softened of scent." Some odor researchers are not ushering in an era of stylish desserts. The chefs devised 1/4 c. honey The problem with the vibrational eager to accept Turin's proposals, new ways to use the Old and New World ingredients. 112 TBSP ground cinnamon theory as proposed by Wright and simply because if he is correct it 2 TBSP granulated sugar • Dyson was that they could not con would mean that most scent SOPAlPILLAS ceive of a plausible biological mech researchers have been pursuing a Cream all ingredients together with an electric mixer BY MICAH L. · ISSITT anism that would allow the human dead end of inquiry and that success 4 c. all-purpose flour or a wire "balloon" whisk...... ~ ..--.-.--- .. ------.--.. -.--.--.--.--..-.--- - SCience Columnist brain to detect differences in vibra in the field would require rejecting 1 V4 tsp. salt Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. tIons and translate thos~ differences past efforts and adopting an entirely 3 tsp. salt If the butter hardens, let it sit out until soft and blend in 1 Since the beginning of synthetic into the sensation of a smell. new model. This would not be an 3 TBSP baking powder TBSPmilk. chemistry, researchers have been Turin worked for years, experi easy pill to swallow for someone 3 TBSP sugar attempting to correlate molecular menting with different possible who has spent years producing 2 TBSP shOltening structure with odor character. The vibr,!-tion detectors, until he.hit upon research from the molecular-shape 1 V4 c. water theory behind this is a sort of "lock a mechanism that he believes is capa modeL Vegetable oil for deep-frying and key" model in which certain ble of distinguishing odor by detect Turin's story is not uncommon in receptors inside the nose and brain ,ing vibrations. The mechanism is modern science. He is an unconven Sift flour, measure, and sift again with the salt, baking are associated with the shapes of cer- · called "inelastic electron tunneling tional thinker who has followed his powder and sugar. Cut in the shortening with a pastry tain kinds of molecules, leading to spectroscopy," and the physical nose, quite literally, toward a new blender, and add water to make a soft dough just fIrm our ability to detect different kinds of details are quite complicated. understanding of the human body enough to roll. odors. Basically, the mechanism and the nature of our senses. He, like Cover bowl and let dough stand for 30 to 60 minutes; The lock and key model has been involves the transfer ·of electrons other radical thinkers, will probably then roll V4 inch thick on a lightly floured board and cut very successful in biology, helping between proteins in a receptor cite. encounter further resistance before into diamond-shaped pieces. scientists to understand the behaviors As electrons are transferred, they his ideas become commonly accept Heat about 1 inch of oil in a frying pan to 370°. Add a of proteins and the function of the strike an odorous molecule located ed. few pieces at a time; turn at once so they will puff even nervous system. However, despite within the receptor. Receptors are In 'The Emperor's New Scent," ly; then turn back to brown both sides. They should be a the fact that scientists have amassed a tuned to certain energy states, mak Barr essentially turns his nose to the huge database of molecules, they . ing them responsive to certain vibra critics, saying that, in his opinion, have been unable to find a clear rela tional patterns. After the electrons Turin will eventually receive a Nobel LETTER TO THE EDITOR tionship between molecular shape strike the molecule, they are picked Prize for his efforts. If Barr and Turin and odor. In fact, companies that up by receptor proteins, and the body are correct, further resistance will manufacture odors still work largely is able to decipher information about only hamper developments in a field by trial and error. the vibrational energy of the mole that could become as advanced as the Charge UMSL for parking The recent book 'The Emperor of cule and translate that into a neural study of hearing and vision. • Scent," by Chandler Burr, tells the response. In the following months and Dear Editor-in-Chief: the decal, clearly visible on the rear spring semester. fascinating story of Luca Turin's . Next, Turin determined that olfac years, critics will have an opportuni \X.ri.ndow, in the lower left hand comer. Now that spot is worth $25 dollars a attempts to find an answer to the tory receptors within the body did ty to review and examine Turin's Today, 0211912003, I received a Now the ticket was a $25 dollar vio day according to the ticket, and there puzzling nature of odor reception and seem to have a functional shape and work in greater detail, which may parking ticket for an improperly dis lation and in the grand scheme of are at least 30 spots in that particular to finally make some sense out of molecular structure that would allow eventually lead him to revisit or played decal things not a great deal of money. area. scent. them to perform such tasks. Turin's revise his theory. Turin welcomes the As much as I hate to admit it, I am However, I had a slicker and the officer So I am charging the school a $25 Turin has enjoyed a life-long fas- next challenge was to see whether a possibility of collaboration and asso in violation. clearly noticed it and still wrote me a violation for improper up-keep of a ~ cination with scent, eventually lead vibrational mechanism would solve ciation with other researchers. Instead of affixing the decal on the summons. parking lot at a cbst of $25 per spot ing him to become one oithe world's the problems that vexed the molecu Turin didn't begin his research back of my car as prescribed, I taped it I figure the school owes me some equaling $750. foremost experts on perfume. Turin lar lock and key model. looking for personal glory; he fol to the back window from the inside. I money and here is why: The lot is still So the way I see it the school owes wrote one of the most comprehensive Turin found that the vibrational lowed a fascination, which led him to did this for two reasons: 1) I don't drive covered "'ith 3 inches of snow and me $725. and unusual perfume guides in the model was capable of explaining the a realization, and he is now causing a the same car everyday to school, and 2) parking is pretty much guess work. I Now that is fuzzy math. 19808. - - difference between the scents of very mini-revolution. If he is correct, then it is against the company' policy I understand snow removal could be In addition to his enthusiastic hob . similar molecules and, more impor Turin may currently know more work for to place ANI' decal on their trid.)' since they do not want to clear Tom Wurdack byist eujoyment of odor, Turin was tantly, that it showed how two mole about smell than anyone-including, vehicle. So, to solve both problems I the rock away as welL However, I paid Communication Arts fascinated by smell in his profession- cules that were exactly the same in perhaps, the smell of success. used a little common sense and taped for a parking spot on campus for the Senior Page 6 ~Ite Current: February 24, 2003 c~ BY S A RA P ORTER new system before Christmas, just in Featw-es Associate time for the Campus Lighting Ceremony." The carillon is designed much like You hear them every once in a a CD player, in which a pre-arranged while. You may be walking to your play list of songs is installed in the next class and all of a sudden your system. Then, Kochin, Warren or ears perk up at the sound of music. Alan Crews, another maintenance You may wonder at the song that is employee, selects the order in which playing. Is it Christmas music? It the music will play. sounds a little like classical. .. "We have it programmed where Though mostly, it sounds like bells. [the carillon] can be played anytime Where is it coming from and how during the day-sometimes every long has this been happening? hour on the hour, sometimes within That sound is carillon music and it two hours," Kochin said. "But we aL~o programmed it to stop at 9 p.m. because we have gotten complaints --"-- from the neighbors." Located in a small The playlist of songs includes hol iday music, "Pomp and closet-sized room on the Circumstance," the alma mater and fifth floor is a black classical and standard songs, includ machine that looks like a ing works by composers Rodgers large stereo system. and Harnmerstein ("Younger than Springtime" and "Eidelweiss"). It This system is designed also includes a selection of children's to play music at different music, such as the"Hokey Pokey." times during the day. "I would love to play the Hokey Pokey and see students standing out side trying to do the Hokey Pokey," Crews said. --,, -- Photos by Mike Sherwin! The (,/ 11"1",,111 Warren, Kochin and Crews enjoy comes from the fIfth floor of the the music but are curious about stu Alan Crews, of Maintenance Services, shares a laugh about the machine that makes the bell sounds Thomas Jefferson Library. Located dents' reactions. "I like it because it on campus. Crews joked, "I would love to play the Hokey Pokey and see students standing outside in a small closet-sized room on the gives a nice atmosphere to the cam trying to do the Hokey Pokey." fifth floor is a black machine that pus," Warren said. "But I think the looks like a large stereo system. This students might not relate to the music system is designed to play music at as well as we do." Tucked away in a different times during the day. "We haven't received any com maintenance room "We had old [system] before," plaints about it," Kochin said. "But an on the fifth floor of we haven't received any compli said maintenance worker Bill Thomas ·Jefferson Warren, "but there were some prob ments either." Library.! the machine lems. Sometimes the tar.:s wouldn't Some of the students do enjoy the that produces the music that they hear through the play. You would have to pay for dif bell sounds on cam ferent tapes: holiday stuff, non-holi library walls. pus plays preset day stuff. Then sometimes the tapes "I get here about 9 a.m., and songs such as were damaged." sometimes I hear them and some "Eidelweiss" and The original version came to the times I don't," said Katherine "Pomp and University of Missouri-St. Louis in Rhodes, education, junior. "It's nice Circumstance." 1992 but was eventually shut down to have them. I love them because I in 1998. The idea of purring a new have never been to a school that carillon in was uggested by the played them before." music department, more specifically "I personally don't mind them," by professor Bill Richardson. said Tom Spenglar, criminal justice, "He uggested we bring the music senior. "It's good for the atmosphere back." said maintenance worker and gives a nice tone. It's better than Frank Kochin. "So, we reinstalled a being completely quiet." Student en ·sts in ·Ar y ·for aid States." ;'Some go in just to receive the GI BY BRIDGETTE M OORE & Tracy enlisted in the Army just Bill, and thac's not a good reason." KRISTINA B URNS before he graduated from high school. The UM-St. Louis financial aid StajfW'riters ''1 enlisted for one reason: I wanted office estimates that 66 percent of the the money for school . .. If I would student body receives some form of Financial aid is a re ource meant n't have got the money for school, I financial aid. to help students meet educational would have never enlisted. There was HI receive two scholarships: one expenses. Yet the financial burden just no reason for me to. In fact, their from the Honors College and the EDITOR placed on students may be beyond college fund is one of their big selling other from the University," said Lia the aid they receive. 'Illis burden is points" Bartnicki, anthropology, sophomore. . NICHOLE LECLAIR insunnountable for some. According to Diana Johnson in "It covers my entire tuition and Admissions, the University of allows me to live on campus." Other Features Editor Missouri-St. Louis has an estimated students aren't so lucky, especially if --"-- 250 students who receive the they are still classified as dependents. According to Diana Government Issue Bill (GI Bill) each Wray fell into this category. "I was phone: 516-4886 Johnson in Admissions, semester. Full-time students are paid derued financial aid because my par fax: 516-6811 · $900 a month for 36 months. ''1 think: ents make too much money," she t he University of it's a good program," she said. "The explained, "even though they are Missouri-St. Louis has GI Bill has increased its benefits in middle-class parents struggling to an est imated 250 stu the last year to keep up with inflation make their own ends meet. I had to and the cost of living." find other means. If it wasn't for my . ere UMSL dents who receive the Though he agrees that the GI Bill grandmother cashing out her stocks Government Issue Bill is a solid option for college money, and bonds, I wouldn't be here." tudents call (GI Bill) each semester. Tracy advises new recruits to "be Depending on a student's financial informed and to get the truth from situation, an aIray of options are Full-t ime student s are tl;Jose who have already served, and to offered to help COVer educational paid $900 a month for explore all tbe options out there. That expenses. This may involve accumu 36 months. way you are not signing your . life lating a large debt. BY KATE DROLET away for eight years. For eight years, '"The harshest thing I find about StajfWriter the government has control of your being back in college is that the prices --,, -- life." continuously rise, which means we The University of Missouri-St. "I know people who come from Tracy's funding from the Army have to take out higher loans," said uis educates roughly 16,000 stu poorer families than I do," said Bill . runs out in August, though' it will be Tracy. " I already have $.15,000 in ents each year. Approximately Tracy, English. "Their children are another year before he completes his loans for the previous four semes ,000 to 1,100 of them live on cam brilliant, but they probably will never studies. ters." us. The other 15,000 live at home get the chance to go to college. They Some students feel that it is inap": For more information regarding r in apartments in the St. Louis just can't afford to go. Even by join . propriate to join the military just to financial aid, visit the financial aid ing the military, they are not going to cover college expenses. office in room 327 of the Millennium Sara Quiroz! The Cunent The cost of living in the resi have enough money to support them "I didn't go in for the GI Bill; I Student Center or visit the federal Bill Tracy, UMSL student and resident of La Gras Hall on South ence halls ranges from $3,l70 to throughout four years of college. went in to serve my country," said government's website at campus, discusses both the positive and negative effects of ,450 per year on a nine-month That's just the hard facts of the United Sarah Wray, criminology, junior. www.fafsa.edu. enlisting to secure college funding. ontract. Twelve-month contracts ge frcm $4,430 to $6,040. Dorm ooms are all equipped with a 'crowave and refrigerator unit, eating and air conditioning, tele Survival of the most- tested hone, Internet and cable television ccess. Certain rooms also have pri ate bathrooms. Utilities are includ BY ASHLEY RICHMOND has had several assignments, including anywhen: else," she said. "When I in the price. --·--·- --- ··.. -··--Stajf·Wrlter--····-···------· two tests, a quiz and a five-page paper, study at home, I tend to do other Students living in the dorms are all due on the same day. "I'm glad 'due things." uired to purchase a meal plan. As the first wave of exams passes, day' is over," she said. "Usually my Sometimes studying is just not eal'plan options include a $1,000 University of Missouri-St. Louis stu tests are spread out over the week, but enougti. Fraser admits she had to drop Ian ($500 per semester), a $1,300 dents agree that tests come in surges: it just happened that this time the wave a class. "Not ocly did I have to study eal plan ($650 per semester) and a '"There are definitely 'hell weeks,'" of tests came all in one day." for four tests, but I had three lab reports 1600 meal plan ($800 per semes said Kathryn Freeman, business, Completing all assignments and due; so I ended up dropping aclass that r). seruor. minimizing stress was difficult for Sak:, was wortb.only two credit hours." Jennifer Cronin, education, Sara Hogan; business, senior, but she managed to get through it. ''1 According to Fraser, that two-hour ophomore, finds living in the agrees-. ''I've been going to UMSL for dealt with the stress by spacing out the class had her doing probably about five orms convenient. "I'm close to five years and it seems to always hap projects. I would do part of one, then hours of work a week. "I felt too . pus and there are always people ~n that way. All the tests come at part of another, then take' a break, then stressed," she explained. "I'm also und to hang out with. Plus, I once." She attributes this trend to start over," she said. studying for the MCATS and trying to on't have to pay rent because loans teachers adopting the same schedWing Kira Fraser, biology, junior; uses a work Being an expendable class, I over the cost of living here," she plan. different studying technique. "I go to . dropped [it]." ·d. ''1 think teachers tend to cover about coffee shops to study. It's a really good Stacy Pearl, biology, junior, feels Many students choose to live five chapters," said Hogan. She feels atmosphere for studying," she said. ''1 that studying is sometimes not worth it. the University Meadows apart Don't do it! Getting an A doesn't mean you have to revert to that, because mom teachers cover the find the buzz enough to stimulate, but "I feel just about ready to give up," she eut complex. . elaborate cheating schemes. Instead, try devising a strategy for same amount, the tests seem to come the noise isn't distracting." said. '"The three tests I have this week studying, with a comfortable place to study, plenty of time for about the-same time. Hogan prefers a different atmos are stressing me out, and J just want see HOUSING, page 7 breaks and an intravenous drip for steady caffeine delivery. Daria Sak:, education, sophomore, phere. ''1 study better at school than this week to be over." Page 7 BY KATE DROLET "My biggest focus besides school is Griesemer's original illtention when Jeff Griesemer, a Staff Writer SGA," he said. Griesemer is an active coming to UM-St Louis was to earn a junior majoring in member of the Student Government degree in business. biology and minoring, Association, where he serves on the "UMSL [and its business school] in chemistry, belongs Much of college life consists of executive committee as comptroller and had one of the highest accreditation rat to many organiza .' going to school and working to pay for as chair of the illterest and service com ings in Missouri, even over soine of the tions, both on and off school. For University of Missouri-St mittee. ~hools that cost more money. Here, I campus. Griesemer is also the program chair could get more for my money. There are "My biggest focus for the Residence Hall Association and a lot of good, underrated programs at besides school is --"-- created events such as "Haunted Hall," UMSL," Griesemer explained. SGA," he said. Griesemer is also the a Halloween program that catered to However, after beginning a business Griesemer is an program chair for the local children. He is secretary for the degree, Griesemer found that area of active member of the Pierre Laclede Honors College Student study "unfulfilling." Working at the Student Government Residence Hall Association and the social chair for the University Child Development Center, Association, where Association and created Catholic Newman Center. Griesemer is he found himself interested in the sci he serves on the events such as "Haunted also applying to be a Resident Assistant ences as well as in children. He credits executive committee for the 2003 to 2004 school year. biology professor Elizabeth Kellogg Hall," a Halloween pro as comptroller and as His off-campus endeavors include with helping him make the decision to chairman of the inter gram that catered to serving as an adult leader for his ' old change to a biology major. From there est and service com local children. Boy Scout troop and volunteering at he decided to pursue a career in the mittee. Bames Jewish Hospital doing research. medical field. He is currently illvolved in two research ''I'd like to be a physician. I'm not --,,-- studies, which concern trends in geri exactly sure What area, but I'm leapng atric abdominal pain and trends in EKG toward family practice," GriestWer graduation. "I'd like to stay active with at Texas A&M and has spread to col Griesemer describes himself as "P Louis student Jeff Griesemer, commu readings. Griesemer also works at UM said. "As a doctor, I'd like to offer the alwnni association at UMSL and leges across the nation. On a designat goal-oriented, proactive college stu nity service also plays a major role in St Louis's biogenetics lab. quality care to low income families help this school as much as I can as it' ed day, students perform multiple ser dent trying to do as much for the com his daily routine. When he isn't focusillg on school or and people that may not be able to grows," he said. vice projects in their area, UM-St. munity as possible." Griesemer, a junior majoring in biol service, Griesemer enjoys outdoor afford medical care." He also hopes to see 'The Big Louis has taken part in "The Big He advises students, "Be assertive ogy and minoring in chemistry, belongs activities such as backpacking and rock Griesemer's ties to community ser Event" become a significant UM-St. Event" for four years now and is the There is a lot on this campus right a to many organizations, both on and off ' climbing. He also plays basketball vice at UM-St. Louis and the sur Louis project. "The Big Event" is a only university in St. Louis that partic your fingertips. All you have to do il campus. when he has time. rounding area will not end with his community service project that began ipates. go after it and it's yours." Ghosts of Provincial House BY KATE DROLET Provincial House dorms have reported complain of hearing people run up and ·------S ta/!Wrfter ------hearing unexplainable noises and wit down the hall above them. Villa North nessing unnatural occurrences. residents often hear the sounds of chil Laurie Bainter, freshman, Jives on dren talking and laughing. St. Louis is home to several notori the second floor of Seton HalL "I heard Elevators throughout the building ously haunted areas, including the people running up and down the hall stop on floors when nobody has Lemp Mansion and the downtown [of the third floor] late one night," she pushed the floor's button. Doors ran areas where the E.~orcist story took said. ''When I went up to tell people to domly open. One of the elevators in place, But you don't have to travel that quiet down, the halls were empty. Villa Hall is dedicated to Sister Ursula. far to find supernatural tension. Everyone was in bed, and all of the 1bis elevator has a tendency to close University of Missouri-St. Louis' doors were closed." halfway and re0pen as if someone is Provincial House residence halls are Several second floor Seton resi standing in the way of the doors. rumored to house more than just stu dents have also heard the sound of a Many students witness strange hap dents, The Sisters of Charity used to key dropping above them on a cement penings every day, such as objects sud live and work ill the building. Villa or tile floor. The sound cannot be denly falling off of shelves or out of Hall used to serve as a hospice for explained because the third floor is closets, water faucets turning on and elderly and sick sisters. Over 200 entirely carpeted. doors opening by themselves. One res Sisters died ill this complex and are Students on third floor Seton also ident of LeGras heard a strange voice buried in the cemetery adjacent to the hear footsteps from the floor above, calling his name one evening. When grounds. which is the attic. he went to investigate, he couldn't find Before the Sisters bought the com Hannah Smith, sophomore, lives anyone, A Seton resident's eJectric plex~ theLuoas f1lIIlily lived there. One on the third floor. "I always hear some toothbrush turned on by itself, even of the daughters was said to have one tapping on my door, but when I though the batteries were dead. drowned in a pond located where the open it to see who's there, the hallway Several students have reported seeing grotto ill front of Seton Hall now is empty," she said. apparitions or people that talk to them stands. Students living in the The residents of LeGras Hall also and disappear. The Clock Tower of the Provincial House Chapel is rumored to be a haven for the paranormal. HOUSING, from page 6 ~fini parade marches through Nosh Each resident pays montluy rent dishwasher, stove and refrigerator. varies \vith the location. Facilities in ranging from $356 for a four bed Each bedroom has cable television the Ferguson area run anywhere from BY R OB HUESGEN "Greek organizations 3Ild those on room apartment, $450 for a two bed and phone outlets. Residents are $499 to $700 a month. Upscale areas with the involvement of the the Homecoming committee usually Residents Hall Association," Delta room, and $708 for an efficiency required to pay for all utilities. like the Central West End demand taffWn'ter Zeta member Dani Stoll said_ . Other students opt to live at the $499 to $2,600 and up for apart attend events like the mini parade," University's Mansion Hills residen ments. Apartments in University City student athlete Karen Creech said. float was very creativc," she contin --"-- tial complex. The University owns can cost from $565 a month to $915. Homecoming week was drawing This years Homecoming was ued. The Homecoming committee 65 percent of this complex. One-bed Brentwood area apartments run to a close by Thur day, but the sec "cool. a lot of people with school judges apparently agreed, consider The Meadows come ond annual M ini Parade allowed spirit participated," 2003 room apartments cost $3,780· per $560-$625 and Clayton residences ing RHA won the spirit participation groups on campus to display their Homecoming King Jonas Zakour equipped with full ser- year ($420 per month) and two bed cost around $550 to $1,110. ttophy Saturday night This ttophy is creativity while promoting their said, Not only student organizations awarded to the group with the most vice- kitchens with a room apartments cost $4,950 per Tori Caldwell, education, sopho organization. participated in this year's homecom year ($550 per month). Twelve more, lives in an apartment off of points accumulated from all of the dishwasher, stove and ing festivities. The Bookstore, win month contracts are more common Lilldberg and Olive with her two sis The Mini Parade, which was held week's events, "I think the point sys in The Nosh, gave students and orga ners of the Mini Parade, and Health tem really helps with refrigerator. Each bed here than the nine month agreements. ters. "[I like living off campu&] room has cable televi- Utilities are not included in the price. because it's a lot cheaper. I'm paying nizations a chance to show off their Service both submitted floats . participation, especially events like The Homecoming point system the parade," Stoll said. Many students live off campus less for a twelve-month lease than I UM-St. Louis pride. s~on and phone outlets. that offer organizations -points for and commute to school each day. would for a nine-month contract on Traditionally, the student body The Mini Parade allowed students does not have much involvement participation in the week's various not involved in campus organizations Residents are required Dan Creighton, criminology and campus," she said. to pay for all utilities. criminal justice, sophomore, lives in Students \vith family in the area with activities such as Homecomi ng: events including Big Man On an opportunity to see what UM-St. an apartment on Brentwood and often choose to live at home and however, this year's parade was a Campus, group banner competitions, Louis has to offer; even if it is just and the Mini Parade. "I was surprised one week a year, Manchester. avoid residential costs all together. welcome exception to the norm. "It's nice to have my own apart Many non-traditional students live in apartment.--" Twelve-month rates are ment," he said. "The only downside houses with families of their own. slightly cheaper. Next year, the cost is the traffic. Also, school is farther Brian Dyer, computer science, of apartments ",rill increase approxi away [than it would be if I lived on senior, enjoys the freedom of his mately 2 percent. The University campus], so if I want to 1,lSe the Maplewood apartment. ''I'm 25. I Meadows offers 540 bed spaces. school facilities, I have to make time don't want to have to deal with fol The Meadows come equipped to come over." lowing rules in the dorms," he said, with full-service kitchens, including The price of renting an apartment laughing. Plowed in at sc Chartwells created a retro 1950s-style float with an appropriately dressed "Greaser" passing out Mike Snerwin! 17Je Current candy. Represent~tives of various student organizations created unique designs for the "Mini-Float An UMSL snow plow heaps snow next to this unfortunate car after the snowstorm last Sunday Parade" Tuesday afternoon. The floats went around the Nosh, in front of a panel of judges. morning outside the North entrance to the MSC. " <"flee Current february 24, 2003 R·wol11en take the crown UMSL defeats Sl UE, 60-39, in a dominating performance Ebonie Halliburton, who each sunk 12 nament - we could give anybody a run• points in the game. for their money in the tournament.," UM-St. Louis Assistant Coach Ethridge said. '1 just hope that we can Melanie Marcy noticed a difference in continue to play like we did tonight." the level of play of the team as com Ethridge spoke highly of her pared with other games this season. team's performance over SIUE. BY HANK B URNS ...... , ...... "We had our entire team," Marcy < 'The girls played absolutely fan Sports Editor said. "From 1 to 10, our team played tastic," Ethridge said. "I don't think awesome. It's amazing to see us play we can play much better than we did Having already claimed a 75-69 together. We never let down. We tonight. We got really fired up against victory over conference-rival Sill dominated that entire game. The way a really good team in Edwardsville. Edwardsville on Jan. 2, nothing would we played, we're at the top of the con We had to play a flawless game to have been sweeter for the UM-St. ference like that. If we play like that beat them, and our girls came out and Louis women's basketball team than the entire season, we're number one." played 100 percent for 4D minutes, another victory over the SIUE squad Riverwomen Head Coach Shelly and I'm so proud of them." in their Feb. 22 Homecoming game. Ethridge said that her team, which is , ~ e've been in some really close . Well, the Riverwomen got a taste of currently in eighth place in the Great ball games and they deserved to win sweetness in their Homecoming Lakes Valley Conference standings, the games," Ethridge continued. game, claiming a 60-39 victory over could compete well \,-lith its confer "Tonight we really hung in there when SIUE. ence foes. Edwardsville started making their run, UM-St. L:mis was led in scoring "If we play like we did tonight - if and we didn't let them even get close Current by forward Jessica Woods and guard we can make it to the conference toU[- to us. So, I'm real proud of them." R-women guard Ebonie Halliburton [No. 21] goes for a layup. • • Cougars defeat R-men 63-61 S UE IS king • following a iate-ga'me thriller pull this out in the end." VM-I 'PY'S SlUE Head Coach Marty Simmons Rivermen noticed when the Rivermen picked up Bas ketball their game. Simmons said that ~ Forward Larry Wells, who scored a career-high 28 points in the game, BY HANK BURNS ~ ...... became troublesome for SIUE late in Sports Editor the game. Wells' shooting, paired with a strong defense, made the UM-St Outs coring rival Sill-Edwardsville Louis squad a match for SIUE. in the second half wasn't enough for 'They got into us, and they domi , the UM-St. Louis men's basketball nated us the second half with their ~ .... team to claim a victory in their Feb. 22 defense," Simmons said "Anytime Homecoming game. The Rivermen, you let a shooter like Wells make a Q who out'lCored SlUE 36-28 in the sec couple shots, his cqnfidence gets high, ond half, suffered. a 63-61 loss. The and we had a hard time. We were just EDITOR team, outscored. by SIUE 35-25 in the luck)' that we made a few plays at the ~ first half of the game, has now lost its end to win the game." ~ HANK B U RNS seventeenth straight game. Simmons said that neither UM-St. ~ Sports Editor Rivermen Assistant Coach Chico Louis nor its coach would qualify for Jones said that, although the team suf the pushover category by any means. I fered a loss, there was some improve "We feel very fortunate to leave phone: 516-5174 ment displayed in the game. with a win," Simmons said "You've " fax: 516-6811 "r thought it was a great effort on got to give those guys a lot of credit. ~ the guys," Jones There isn't another said 'They did coach in the le • Men - March 5-8 Record: 5-20 overall, 2-17 in the GL VC in Evansville, Ind. GlVC Standing: Eleventh place CurrentlY: 17-game losing streak Feb. 27 - March 3 anks, feared by opponents ·.and respected by many • Florida trip Times to be announced BY ROB HUESGEN School in Birmingham, Ala., Ronnie UM - St. Louis. "He ~njoyed his proud to have him," Dolan said. He also has shown much conti ...... , ...... Staff Writer and the "Red Raiders" finished with . visit, the coaches, and the campus," When asked · for his opinion dence in the coaching staff and his a record of 27-6 in 1999. Capturing a Dolan said. Dolan said that, because regarding theUM - St. Louis Athletic teammates. Ronnie considers him March 7-9 reg~nal ~a~~mhip and~~------~------~--~~li~ro~~~~andw~n • Central Missouri Statistically Ronnie Banks is nearly picking up a state " asked about Coach Tournament @ Central ranked one of the top point guards in championship, they finished Bernsen, he quickly Missouri State the Great Lakes Valley Conference. second. Unfortunately, Banks' replied, "He's a rompetitor, Times to be announced He is currently ranked eighth in senior season did not lead to and I like that." assists with 80, eleventh in steals the team's success of the pre- Sure, I'm ranked near the Many student athletes with 32, and fourteenth in three vious season, but he still aver- top on some stats, -but would begin to place blame pointers, with 38 on the season. aged 15 points per game, was with a sub-par season such These are remarkable statistics con-· selected as the City Player of that means nothing as the Rivermen's 2002-03 sidering the Rivermen are riding on a the Year, and was even named unless we start winning. season, and Ronnie Banks Feb. 25 17-game losing streak, but Banks is All-State Honorable Mention. is no different., except his • 3 p.m. @ Missouri mon: to UM - St. Louis than just After high school, Ronnie pointing is not directed at Baptist [DH] numbers. "Sure, I'm ranked near the played two seasons at Wallace Ronnie Banks, the staff, players, or budget top on some ·stats, but that means State Community College, R-men guard cuts. He points to "team 27 nothing unless we [The Rivermen] earning a spot on the Alabama chemistry." start winning," Banks said. Junior College All-Star Team, "We have a lot of talent, • 4 p.m. vs. Olivet He is feared by opponents, looked before he decided to search for " and the team with the most Nazarene [DH] up to by his teammates, and respect an institution to complete his talent doesn't always win. ed by everyone he meets. A fornler degree in physical education. It is the teams with heart cross-town rival of Ronnie's, Marlon "Beyond his basketball RIGHT: Ronnie Banks is introduced and structure that accom- Parmer, now playing for Kentucky skills, Ronnie's abilities in the by R-men Head Coach Mark Bernsen plish great things," Banks WEB Wesleyan said, "We keyed on him all classroom are a great compIe- at the Feb. 19 Pep Rally. said. "We have a great Check out the R-men week. I just try to keep that '10' in ment to him asa person. He is group of guys, and every- front of me and hope the defense a true gentleman," UM - St. Louis of his academic credentials, Ronnie Department, Ronnie said, "They one stays out of trouble, but chem and R-women sports at covers everyone else ... He's too fast Athletic Drrector Pat Dolan said. . was not only a great athletic fit, he stress education and athletics. It's istry can't be taught, and that's what . www.umsl-sports.com to cover one-an-one." The coaching staff recruited was a great academic fit. "He is a hard, but they do a · good job with we [The Rivennen] need is chem- While Http.nriinq Phillios High Ronnie. and SoOn after . .he visited aualitv student athlete. and we are both." i!:tTV." reoruary Z4, ZUUj Page 9 The UM-St. Louis Rivermen roller hockey squad faced sev eral formidable opponents on Feb. 22, during the Great Plains Region - Division II Collegiate Roller Hockey Tournament. Following a strong perfor mance on Feb. 23, the Rivermen played in the finals. For results of the finals, visit http://www.pointstreak.com/ Feb. 22 Results - SLU 2, UM-St. Louis 1 UM-St. Louis 5, SEMO 1 . UM-St. Louis 2, SMSU 1 GLVC B·BALL cds (this year alone): $300 PLAYER OF THE WEEK '. Women frame for concert ticket stubs: $13 Quincy University's Courtney Vintage rock posters: about $40 each VonderHaar averaged 18.5 points and 7 rebounds and led , her team to critical road victo ries at St. Joseph's and UW Parkside to earn Player of the letter from neighbor complaining about music: $0 used t u rntable: $20 I! Week honors in the GLVC. Her numbers for the week: 37 points (18.5 ppg), 14 rebounds (7),167-26 field goals (61.5 per cent), 4 blbcks (2), and four guitar pick necklace: $.75 steals (2). Men Kentucky-Wesleyan senior guard Marlon Parmer averaged 26.0 points and played the key role in leading his Panther squad to two thrilling road victories to earn Player of the Week honors for the second straight week. f. Parmer's numbers for the week: 52 points (26.0), 17-26 field goals (53.1 percent), 17-20 free-throws (85 percent), eight rebounds (4), ntne assists (4.5) and four steals (2.0). ~ NCAA Division III Rankings GREAT LAKES REGION • MEN 1. Michigan Tech (24-1) 2. Kentucky-Wesleyan (21-2) 3. Lewis (19-4) 4. Southern Indiana (18-5) 5. Northern Kentucky (19-5) , 6. Findlay (19-4) 7. Indianapolis (16-7) 8. Gannon (17-8) 9. Wayne State - Mich. (13-12) 10. Hillsdale (14-11) GREAT LAKES· WOMEN ~ 1. Indianapolis (21-2) 2. Grand Valley State (21-4) finding out there's an internship for people like you: priceless 3. N. Kentucky (18-4) 4. Hillsdale (20-4) 5. Lake Superior State (19-5) 6. Quincy (19-5) 7. Northern Michigan (16-7) 11 8. Bellarmine (16-7) 9. Wayne State - Mich. (16-9) 10. Ferris State (14-9) For more information on the GLVC, check out www. g{vcsports. com. Apply for a summer internship with InterscopeiGeffenlA&M Records at mastercard.com. You, could be sent to Nashville, where you'll spend five weeks leam i ~ from industry bigwigs . . You might even be flown to LA to work on the Jurassic 5 album Power in Numbers. MaStf~fCarcl there are some things money can't buy. for everything else there's MasterCard~ 'J ;. ,.., ...... ~ .. U.f...... ,.,..,_J_ .... ~ ll d ...... lI,...... --....ca-~g)..,.,.,...... ~..-_us.~~'4I'Wl.~.,.,.Go .. ~.o-dII,...... ,~ .... 'I Page 10 BY SARA PORTER - Features Associate Tn America, we are used to think ing of poetry and music as two sepa rate genres. Poetry is a form of litera ture, and every once in a while, it may be combined with instruments (like in the Beat Movement), but generally they are not thought of together. But in Ireland, poetry and music are fre- . quently blended together. In the Dark Ages, the musician was one of the most important citizens in Ireland and often traveled with a harper and one who recited the music, the recaiture or reciter. This fusion of music and poet Mike Sherwinl lbe Cun-elll ry has always been with Irish culture Melissa Doherty, junior, education, listens while poet Susan Firer and was celebrated with a reads from her work on Tuesday. Firer is an adjunct assistant f, recitation/concert, "The River Styx professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Celebrates Irish Music and Poetry." Actually a two-part event, "'.... ith the od; which demonstrated the stylings Firer also described the difficulties first part held in Duff's Tavern and the of early Celtic music infused with the of gro\Viug up with a family that was second in the SSB building afUM-St. musi.cal stylings of Bach and Vivaldi part Irish-French and part Bohemian, Louis, this event focuseD on the poet in an interesting tug of war with the particillarly in her poem "Second EDITOR ry of Eammon WalJ, UM-St. Louis two music styles. Chance," which describes her fanlily's professor of English and Irish litera Using the tin ' whistle, old world beliefs and her desire. for the ~ OhAmmullbrain performed the final new as personilied in the clothes she CATHERINE ture, and Susan Firer, poet and cre ati ve writing professor at the piece, an original piece he wrote for wore. She also followed the same MARQUiS-HOMEYER University of WISconsin-Milwaukee, his six-year-old niece. The song had a thread with her poem "1956," which A&E Editor and on music by Georoid fast paced, toe-tapping style that described the year her sister took OhAmullruin, professor of Irish ended OhAnmmllrhain's section per accordion lessons as an attempt to get phone: 516-4886 Music Studies. In three separate forms fectly. back at their mother. and using their own compositions, Firer got the most attention during Firer was also good at paying !J.ib- JI fax: 516-6811 Wall, OhAmmuruin and Firer showed this event as she recited her poetry, ute to some of her poetic heroes. 'The their passion for music and poetry. showirig her talent for description, her Elder Poet's Island" was a list poem Wall started the event with three eye for detail and her clear recollec that descri.bed in a clever and witty compositions of his own. His fIrst one. Current tion of her childhood. Her poems way some of the quotes, nuances and Irish Studies professor Gearoid O'hAIlmhurain performs on Tuesday to "The Emergency," described in vivid, "Snow" and "Lilacs" demonstrated mannerism of some of the poets who an intimate gathering of students during a poetry reading and seminar A&E loving detail a rai1road station in his her special attention to the nature had trained FIrer dmiug her school on Irish American writing in SSB. home of Co. Waxford, Ireland and around her Milwaukee home and how years, and "Whitman's Voice" recol- ~ Calendar recalled hearing the stories of his Burger King. Wall's comic reading Using his concertina, or accordion, it affects her, especially as she sees a lected the year Firer received a CD of father's youth dwing \VWII. He per gave way to an interesting view that OhAmullbrain played a stirring battle little boy being pu)led out of the snow poets reading their own works, includ fectly contrasted the two time periods many people don't think about unless piece \vritten during the 18th century in the former poem and is so in love ing Walt \Vhitman. In her awed and with vivid recollection in his voice. they are in that situation. during a decisive battle in Irish histo with the smell of lilacs that occasion expressive tone, Firer described the Movies His second poem, "A Celebration Though mo t of the event was ry. Through OhAmullhrain's strong ally she plucks them from other peo work of Whitman by . describing his of Junk Food," explored the difficul devoteD to poetry, OhAmuhullhrain playing, the concertina seemed almost ple's yards in the latter. Another nature unique voice. Film openings are subject ties that immigrants have with provided two folk pieces and one orig like a series of pipes playing in a spir poem, "Butterfly's Graveyard," This event was, indeed, a to change America's funny little ways, repre inal piece that demonstrated the love ited and strong war rally. The second describeD the beauty and eeriness of celebration-a c~lebration of an art that .. sented by a trip \Vith his children to ly compo ition from the island, song was one from the Baroque peri- seeing dead butterflies. should never be forgotten. FEB. 21 - Lost in La Mancha - docu cg. HfA ; ;; ; i 1=;" i1 '1 ,1 1II[.'61I.. J.. i. 1i:til".' .1"".1 .. ______mentary about Terry Gilliam's failed attempt to make film based on Don Quixote; stars Johnny Depp; Moving modern a!!!~!i,~ , in one week only at the Tivoli Fame family' BY AMY GONWA Golden .Age of songwriting, I BY AMY GONWA these struggles into art. Old School - comedy about Music Critic when aT1ls produced an album ! And art is the piImacle of what guys in their thirties form soJel)rfor the album's sake and to i "Shotgun" truly represents. Taylor's ing college frat a la Animal make their music available to soft, floating voice reflects that of House For your listening plea<;ure, fans. The band explained to me Sarah McLaughlin's, but she is no ~ Umphrey's McGee present~ their that when they sit down to com How can the blood of folk leg lady in waiting. Throughout the Gods and Generals - Civil audience with a well-executed pose, each member has a voice ends James Taylor and Carly Simon record, Taylor proves to us that she War historical drama, pre orchestra of sound. This is no and they build off each other's resist using their genes to her advan can wail with the best of the divas quel to "Gettysburg" garage band; these guys were all words in a method they have tage and joining the music world? out there. Her simple yet straightfor defInitely at the top of their music termed the ·'Lego block" of song Well, 26-year-old Sally Taylor is not ward song'WTiting techniques crawl Dark Blue - action/drama classes. There is very strong writing. What I find to be defin about to waste her inherited talent of into the listeners' ears and hearts. about LA cops elite investi musical talent evident in each of ing about Umphrey's McGee is singing and songwriting. She is And you cannot deny that her wordsJji gation squad, reminiscent the group's musicians and a shin that their promotion is based on going on her fourth year of national are moving you in some way. Aside of Training Day; starring ing ray of unity among the mem fan-to-fan interaction. With the tours and tossing her newest CD from her poetic lyrical movement, Kurt Russell and Ving bers. band's I BY CHARLIE B RIGHT tural domination to military Other additions to "Civ and sociological needs of your people --- conquest, winning play-style.s III" are the use of workers is a bad idea because if you don't show Senior U?riter range from pacifistic scientist (not settlers) to improve ter little Tmuny how to read, he may to warmongering cannibal. rain, and the concept of cul decide he wants to be French when he "Sid Meier's Civilization III" is not 111e animations for the leaders Uue. Culture is achieved by grows up and lead your mVl1 cities into the best world-sim out there - it's the are great, and you'll get a kick constructing temples, colise revolL only one. Other garnes are just cheap out of watching Abe Lincoln ums and big copper statues In the end, "Civ 3" is a lot like play • imitations that just won't fulfill your or Genghis Khan (and fourteen that demonstrate your dedica ing 'The Sims Online," except that you need for total world conquest, Sid other leaders) scrunch their tion to fine literature (some play as millions of sim-dudes and Meier developed the original faces in anger after you attack how). While culture is an you're trying to kill or brainwash other "Civilization" so that armchair dicta- their cities, steal their tech abstract concept, it has con s.im-dudes. It's a forty dollar blast that *' tors could shape the world's evolution nologies and devour.. . er. crete effects . For example, the ",rill keep you playing for days on end. to their ",rill through technology, diplo defeat, their soldiers. spread of your culture is After only a few short days, your macy and military supremacy, and the Sadly, as in "Civ II," not all marked by your borders, friends will wonder why you're always game's latest version manages to stay means of victory are created through which enemies can muttering about Montezuma attacking true to its rool, and add many cool fea equal. While you could build a not arbitrarily pass. Also, Berlin. Not to wony fellow Civ-addict, tures. spaceship to colonize a nearby Photo courtesy Firaxls Games every once in a while, the hut- your new friends (the "Civ ill" Trade Blasting OpenGL graphics are the planet, it always seems more satis dwelling members of ri val soci Advisor and Mibtary Advisor) have got Ii!' name of the game in "Civ III," particu fying to start a world war and rule over ing, but then Queen Elizabeth had it not name here) have been using this eties will wet their pants in awe at your your back and will send you blinky larly since little else has changed since the charred. irradiated sUrvivors of the coming anyway. game to dictate foreign policy. The cool buildmgs, and decide to say messages concemmg your silk trade "Civ II." You can playas one of sixteen ensuing chaos. The introduction of col With the joys of combat so evident answer is, of course, yes, and for the "Goodbye Gandhi, bello militant with the Iroquois and your peace civilizations, from the Mongols to the lected armies and great leaders (which and the limits of diplomacy against a record., in the game, tanks and F-15s despot" and join the winning team, accords with the treacherous Abraham Americans, and because of new ways result from combat) is a great idea and limited AI, you might well wonder if are lU1stoppable against spearmen and Victory by culture goes both ways, Lincoln. After all, they know what rem of achieving victory. ranging from cul- encourages just a touch of warmonger- some administrations (which we will militia however, and neglecting the spiritual ly matters to you. -Talking with the cast of 'Deliver Us From Eva' BY CATHERINE country. The studio that produced conference room. At the front of the another actress, who also peeked at us. one's mouth was: 'Tm used to calling especially the women, look normal MARQUiS-HOMEYER '''Deliver Us from Eva" picked up the room was a long, empty table with They were like a pair of shy high you LL Cool J, would you rather he sized on screen but are all tiny little ----- ~- -:------tab for all the college press. But the nametags: Todd Smith," Gabrielle schoolers checking out the audience called Todd Smith?" The sometimes things in reality. Really, LL Cool J is A&EEditor junket was so much fun that the cast Union and the names of the rest of the before the school play_Eventually, LL Mr. Smith smiled slyly_ "Nab, I don't the only one who looks norn1al in per- OK, there is a rule of journalism , hung out at the hotel with us and was cast of the movie. Cool J and director Gary Hardwick know why they put that on there. Call son. that says not to speak in the first per as dazzled by the beautiful luxury After a few minutes, the "talent" - strolled confidently in and looked for meLL." Of course, that's the way it is with son. But I'm gomg to break that rule hotel as we were. We even all went to that's what they call the actors in their names at the table. LL Cool J LL Cool J plays Raymond, the movie stars. They're shorter (or some for a minute. a botel Super Bowl party together. Not Hollywood -.: started to stroll in. There finds his and mused, "Umm, Todd . romantic lead in "Dehver Us From times taller) than you think, and they're I got to interview the cast and direc my usual weekend. were already a dozen studio and pro Smith, huh" (It's James Todd Smith on Eva." On screen, he looks like a big all much thinner. Up close you can see tor of the new romantic comedy So how about that intervi.ew? It motional company people milling the movie credits, but it seems that LL muscle-bound guy, the kind of guy how much makeup they have ~ "Deliver Us from Eva." In person. In was more like a press conference with about near the doorway when we saw Cool Ts alter ego goes by Todd). who would be scary-looking if he on ... well, maybe not the guys. Los Angeles. humor. The collection of student jour an actress come m, look at the assem Everyone else wandered in, found glared at you. In person, be's more nor No, The Current doesn't have nalists on this trip, well fed from the bled journalists and duck back out. their nanles and sat dm'-'ll. Once we mal sized, a nicely built guy but not a money to send repolters across the hospitality room, was ushered into. the She retumed a few minutes later with began, the first que"tion out of any- huge football player type. His co-stars, see INTERVIEW, page 12 /P;\ REVOLUTIO N ~ .... NmRSTUDIOS... _ ...._. ~ GOLUMBIAm @nent Got a ticket? 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Jason 'g.,Q,.S Adam Granger Bodendieck WeD , we're back after a two-week by stealing a few techniques from recently been deployed. I will be leav respite and, WHEW, do we feel rested. those damn pretentious wine drinkers ing St. Louis in two weeks. My only Adam took the time to get a nice tan you always see at restaurants, the ones desire in the time I have left is to have and Jason grew out a beard . ..then who do the sniffing and the swirling the best freaky monkey sex of my life. shaved it off when it was pointed out and the spitting and whatnot The first Thus far friends, acquaintances and that he looked like a werewolf. step is to learn to distinguish, to differ random strangers have all offered to On another note, we are happy to entiate between various malt liquors "help me in my time of need." Having announce that we are both ordained depending upon the circumstances. narrowed the field to 16 or so finalists ministers now (seriously, we are. No Here's what we suggest If there's a (all based on intellect mId moturity, of really, it's true. The Univet;Sal Life death in the family, go with the Old course), /ww do I select my last one-off Church), so we can now advise our < English 800. If your girlfriend dumps before I go? loyal, and not so loyal, readers about you, liberally apply the Schlitz. Want moral dilemmas AND offer forgive to wash away all feelings offailure and Signed, Don't Leave me ness as weD. (Okay, so it's a gimmick inadequacy? Milwaukee's Best Ice is Masturbating in Iraq! to get chicks; " So if you need a min the way to go. And of course, the good ister's ear, to discuss a moral problem 01' Colt 45, a versatile malt liquor with Dear Masturbating- or meet behind a pew, please let us a snappy bite and just a hint of oak, can Before we say anything, we've got know. We are always glad to help. be enjoyed without shame at most to know .. .Are we on the list? If so, functions. [Jason's note: I have noticed what are our chances? [Jason's note: that there is indeed a stigma that sur Leave me out of this; I'm seeing some Dear Village Idiots- rounds malt liquor, albeit there is a rea body.] 1 am a college kid who enjoys son for that stigma; jealousy. People [Adam's note: YOU ARE NOT drinking. However, after losing my are jealous of other people who can SEEING ANYBODY! "Anonymous" job, 1 have found that alcohol can be drink malt liquor like Schlitz and or her friend or whoever OOES NOT quite costly. 1 recently discovered the Stagg. So I say drink up.] count'] reVIew of joys of the 40 oz. That is malt liquor. No matter what you choose, always Sorry about that. Anyway, The Old English HG 800 is strong remember: When you're faced with a Masturbating, the way we see it, enough to get nie buzzing after only difficult situation and you don't know you've got two choices: First, you can Les Miserables one bottle. Total cost: less than $2.50. which path to choose, just ask your just go to town and instead of a last My dilemma is that people haVe nega self: WWBDD? What indeed .. . "one-off' opt for a last "l6-0ff." The tive stereotypes about people that Ob, one more thing - ALWAYS problem with this is that you might be drink malt liquor. Apparently people pour one out for the homies, yo. feeling a little worn out come boot presented at have begun assuming that I'm dirty Love, Adam and Jason camp, and we don't think: your drill and that I likely have several diseases sergeant would be too understanding festering inside my soon-to-be-rotting of your situation (plus, you'd probably The Fox body. S}wuld I stick with my cheap Dear Village !diots- giggle every time he told you to drop liquor; which 1 can pour out for my Have you guys heard about the new and give him twenty push-ups or homies that done passed, or should 1 pirate movie? squats or whatever. .. ) Think of that is available bend to social stigma and drink high -Love, A Pirate Fan Sergeant guy in "Full Metal Jacket" er-priced alcohol so that a girl might "Are you telling me you can't do one go home with me ? OK, the girl still Dear Pirate Fan- godda*u puU-up Private Pile? What is our website. won't go Iwme with me, but at least I Yes, we have; it's rated your major malfunction?" [Adam's don't have to worry about restraining ARRRRRR. note: I can see it now: "But sergeant! orders .. . [Jason's note: Blarne this one on There's no way I could possibly han -Mr. Dirty Adam.] dle more than sixteen squats at one -Love, Adam and Jason time! Trust me, I tried!"] This brings us to your second Dear Dirty- Dear Adam (Don't let Jason see this) - option: an essay contest That's right, a Wow, this is a tough one ... On one 1 am writing this for my friend. She good old fashioned essay contest, hand, anything that can get you drunk really likes Jason and wanled me to sponsored by none other than the fast and for as little cash as possible ask you to ask him if he likes her. She Village Idiots. Here's the rules: Guys, can't be a bad thing (Adam recom thinks he s really cute and nice and send us an essay explaining (in 300 mends mbbing alcohol and embalm swell and stuff (personall)\ I don 't see words or less) why you think you ing fluid, but only as a last resort). But it). But an}'\vQ)\ please find out from deserve to have sex with Gl Jane on the other hand, you really don't Jason if he likes her and let me know here. Content, style and grammatical want to be known as the dirty drunk so I can tell my friend and she can correctness will be taken into account who can't .get no loving from the maybe /wok up with him sOlnetime . • wben evaluating the essays, and an ladies because he's, welL utterly repul Thanks! entries must be received by this Friday. sive. This is quite the conundIUm .. . -Love, Anonymous Please include your name, phone num Whenever we're faced with diffi ber and email address. Judges' deci TheCurrentOnline.com cult questions such as this one, ques Dear Anonymous- sions are final_** . tions where someone's future is riding [Adam's note: Umm . ..how exactly ** This girl will probably not have on what we have to say, we step back can we contact you or your friend sex with anyone who sends in an and look to the big man, the man in when you call yourself essay, but hey, it's worth a shot l charge, for guidance. We ask our "Anonymous"? That has got to be one selves, "selves, "WWBDD?" That's of the stupidest damn things we have Love, Adam and Jason Tickets presented by The Office of Student Life right: What would Billy Dee do? And ever seen! It's bad enough that I'm P.S. We'djust like to add that this is then the answers come to us like rays apparently expected to play "high the single greatest sign-Qff name we of light in the darkest of nights. As we school note passer" and indulge in have ever received (Oh c'mon, every INTERVIEW, from page 11 contentedly stroke our "WWBDD utterly ridiculous "Do you like my one does it, she just had the guts to ------_.__ .. _._.. _----_._------.bracelets, we feel a sense of calm friend I Please check 'yes' or 'no'" admit it.) ·serenity that mere words can not bulls***t, but then to sign yourself as Still, they are beautiful people, laughs] well then ... " Essence Atkins, in a soft voice, "Not much. Maybe a even those who look less than perfect who plays Eva's sister Kareenah, then little." Union continued, "Everyone describe. But enough about our reli "Anonymous"?!?! You've got to be you have a question, send us an e If spoke up: "Ultimately, what it says knows someone like Eva. She's that :gious experiences .. . kidding! I'm not joking, this literally on screen. mail: [email protected]. Another question went out to LL: about the reality of male -female rela- strong person who keeps everyone on 19 Dirty, we can now confidently makes my head hurt .. . ] Ifyou don't like e-mail, you can · address your dire situation: Seeing as [Jason's note: I think the whole "I think of you in movies like 'Wu' tionships is that it all comes down to the right path. She's organized and has bring a question to us on the third Billy Dee Williams is practically the thing is sweet. She sounds like a very and other action films. Are you trying compromises. Ultimately, all these high standards, even if she's a little floor of the MSC, room 388. · patron saint of malt liquor, we're pret nice girl.] to move on to other roles and away characters are motivated by love. The obsessive. Actually, Robinue has women are motivated by the love of some Eva in her." ty sure that he would tell you to drink [Adam's note: I've got nothing to from roles where you are more of a pimp?" Everyone laughed at this their sister and loyalty for her sacri- . like to have everything neat the up; hell, he'd probably even offer to say to that. .. ] "I !!!DISCLAlMER!!! question. Slowly, LL responded in a fices for them, and Eva is motivated way she does," conceded Robinue send you a "malt liquor start-up kit for [Jason's note: Anonymous, please Bodendieck and Jason Granger Adam deep, melodious voice, "Um, I didn't by wanting the best for her sisters. Lee, amidst the laugbter. beginners," complete with brown tell your friend to call me.] are by no means qualified to dispense know 1 was a pimp; that's some new The men are motivated to do a crazy I "Everything's black and white for paper bag. And quit blaming the malt [Adam's note: Jason, desperation is advice. They are a couple ofstupid col· news for me." Everyone laughed. He thing by the love of their wives or girl- Eva," Union continued. "There are no liquor for your female problems - an ugly thing.] lege guys. Please do not send them continued, "Yeah this is my first role friends. When they find they have to grey areas in her life." Billy Dee drinks it and he gets all the [Jason's note: I hate you, Adam.] ,serious questions. It will be assumed in a romantic comedy, but 1 wanted to women! You 're on your own on that -Love, Jason and (begrudgingly) make compromises and make Added Hardwick, "Eva isn't based that if you send. them questions, they do one for a long time, a role where I allowances, that's when the feel on a person in the cast. She was one ... Adam are in jest and open to Adilm and could have some fun and be surround comes back and they come back to inspired by Kate in 'Taming of tile Now, although you're a malt liquor Jason's own particular brand of ed by fine-looking women." drinker, you CAN shake the accompa -Dear Adam and Jason love." Shrew' and a little bit by Jack hwnor.This column is intended to be Director Gary Hardwick inteIject nying negative stigma. The trick is to Please help! I ·am a 24-year old Director Hardwick said, "I'm Nicholson in "As Good As It Gets." read as parody. ed, "As for myself, 1 am a pimp." This seem like you're a malt liquor afi female who, in an attempt to be all that afraid 1 was more motivated by the Someone commented that the film -The Management prompted more laughter and set the cionado, and this can be accomplished I can be,.enlisted in the Army and has desire to make money and make com- has a dark side to it as well, and tone for the rest of the press confer edy. Male bashing is funny." Hardwick commented, "A little men- ence·, where jokes flew back and forth The next question was about the ace goes a long way, and it added a from the cast. film's tone. A reporter mused, "TIlls different hook to the story. The story LL continued, "It really was a lot film has an African American cast, but opens with a funeral, and a little fur· Fresh Sensations in of fun and a chance to do something it is very mainstream. It could have ther in we remind you that the guy different, to stretch. Some people wh() had any cast. Is this a trend in your who's talking is dead." might only know me from my music comedies?" Another reporter commented on might wonder about this role. Like "The trend in any romantic come- the fairy tale elements in the story and The Nosh this gentleman was talking about dies now is towards middle class peo- how unreal it was to end the film with 'Wu,' which was about four hundred pie, rather than comedies about the them riding off on a white horse. years ago, and I was on the screen for rich," responded Hardwick. "TIlls one Hardwick responded, "Riding off on a about 3 seconds, and he's talking like . had people of balanced incomes; one white horse is a Hollywood ending." it was one of my main roles. But I of the guys is a doctor; another is a Added LL Cool J, "The whole understand this is my real first foray mailman. Eva's a health inspector. film's a fairy tale, not the Discovery into this area as an actor. 1 don't know The colors are bright and pretty, and Channel." . what will happen, but I'm really the sets are everyday places. I avoided This prompted Gabrielle Union to happy to be a part of it. I think: that the hood because, frankly, living in pipe up in a mock serious tone, "The Gary, who wrote it, and the cast did a: the hood's not funny." . white horse represents opposition in ..., great job. I'm really happy to have this Added LL Cool J, "Besides, not the dynamic ... " until her bit was ~ r------~------. be my first role in a film like this, and everyone lives in the hood. It gives the buried in laughter.· the part's not too big and it's not too film a kind of color-blind character." Duane Martin, who played Mike, small. It's right in the middle where it One reporter wanted to know if LL one of the husbands in the movie, Get a 32 oz. Soda should be, and it's a really cool movie Cool J thought wl3rking on a movie added, "Romantic comedies are writ- I ~ that has a lot of heart. I've done roles was a lot more restrictive than making . tEn for women, so !t's a· woman's fan in a lot of action movies, so this kind music and if he had to make a lot of tasy." . of role is new, and it will·be interest changes in his working style from Hardwick added; "The story has For The Price Of A 16 oz. ing to see how the public responds." being a musician to being an actor." Cinderella qualities anyway. And the The next question was for "No," LL replied, "making movies fairy tale formula works." When You Purchase A Meal From Gabrielle Union: "Gabrielle, the com is a lot like miling records. Any art is When asked if he'd continue to I', edy in this movie . was about male a combination· of creativity and lim make black romantic co·medies, I~ female relationships, but didn't it its. " Hardwick responded, "Most of what Origins. seeII;l like sometimes a lot of it was Then came the teUing question: Hollywood makes are comedies, fot male bashing?" - "How much like Eva are you really?" anyone. They are the cheapest to Union, who plays opposite LL as a reporter asked Union, who played make; they make money; people like With coupon--expires 3/3/03 Eva, squinned a bit and said, "Well, the steely woman lead in the film. the. escapism. Humor is the cheapest urn. if the bashing is true ... [Everyone Union looked shy then responded special effect." ------~------~--- February 24, 2003 UM·St. Louis,students, faculty and staff: Classifieds are FREE!! CLASSIFIED (314) RATES 516·5316 Otoowise, ciLlssified advertising is $10 jor 40• words or fewer in straight text format. Bold and CAPS letters are free. 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