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THIS WEEK • Change comes despite "ow UM_-C it, now -UM don't UMKC, UMSL opposition By THOMAS HELTON vote of the board to amend the col­ Quick Read intercollegiate athletics, and other my mind. It was moved to discussion lected rules of the UM sy.stem. similar public relations functions." but there really wasn't much discus­ Design Editor Theiules now read: "For purPoses The Board of Curators met last week Proponents call the change a "his­ sion in the board meeting," Goers of official correspondence, first refer­ and amended UM system rules to toric name restoration" and said they said. The University of Missouri-Co­ ence to the UM campus in Columbia allow UM-Columbia to drop the believe the change will strengthen "I was really disappointed with the seA assembly to vote lumbia had a big loss against Okla­ shall be to the University of Missouri­ hyphen and Columbia in particular the system as a whole, according to board by the way this was handled," homa at the Big 12 football cham­ Columbia. Second and subsequent cases, mostly in recruiting functions. a statement on UM-Columbia's Web he said. on student fees pionship on Saturday, but a big win references may be to the University site. Goers said there was some confu­ at the Board of Curators meeting on of Missouri, MU or Mizzou. At the meeting, SGA President sion because it did not appear to be Thursday. "In recognition of the historic sta­ the form 'University of Missouri' in Bryan Goers said the name change on the agenda that had been sent out This Friday at 12:30 p.m., The curators granted the Universi­ tus of the Columbia campus as the written communications (print and "really wasn't discussed." beforehand. SGA will meet for the final ty of Missouri-Columbia the permis­ first campus to bear the name of the electroni

The Touhill PAC hosted an afternoon of bluegrass on Sunday led by the director of the S1. Louis Symphony Orchestra. See page 8

Men drop two games, Women claim first win

The Tritons basketbali teams both lost to Indianapolis last week, while the women dominated Safnt Joseph's 81-47 on Saturday. Photos by: Matthew Hin • pb% Et/ilar See page 10 Actor Ron Jeremy defended the adult film industry at "The Great Porn Debate" Pastor Craig Gross responds to Ron Jeremy at Wednesday's debate. His Web site Wednesday in the MSC Century Rooms. Jeremy has argued a pro-pornography http://_.XXXchurch.com offers accountability software as well as anti.pornography stance on college campuses across America and at the Oxford Union in Engjand. Tum your winter into videos aimed at children from "Pete the Porno Puppet." a wonderland Porn King, Porn Pastor square off at The Great Porn Debate The Current offers 10 ideas of how to stay active during By PAUL HACKBARTH the debate, which cost $15,000 and Q&A INSIDE who has struggled with porn addic­ be outlawed or banned, but that peo­ your winter break. brought out a full crowd to the Centu­ tion and is now helping others deal­ ple should not watch it. Edit.ol'ill·Cbiej The Current sat down with Ron See page 6 ry Rooms in the Millennium Student ing with similar problems through his Gross said today's children can Center. Jeremy for a Q&A. PAGE 7 Web site, which claims to show the find porn much easier than his gen­ Dustin "Dirty Sanchez" Diamond. Jennifer Siciliani, affiliate associ­ "truth about pornography." eration. "However, porn is runlling: ON THE WEB XXX Church. Gilligan's Island. Fan­ ate professor of psychology, moder­ "It's the number one Christian their thoughts on sex. This was ib.eir tasies. "Jesus Loves Porn Stars." ated the event. first. I like doing this for a living," porn site only because there is not a sex education." Those topics were just the tip of Before Gross, a youth pastor, gave Jeremy said, explaining how anti­ number tVI'O site," Gross said. Gross argued porn sites labeled as 1thc(iu t the iceberg during the Great Porn De­ his side first, he asked Jeremy, who porn groups like Gross' Web site, As he showed a book his organiza­ "Barely Legal" and "Exploited Baby­ Oi!UtMA~ bate last Wednesday between porn has s.tarred in more than 1,800 XXX http://wwwJOCXChurch.com. are at­ tion offers, "Jesus Loves Porn Stars," sitters" do nothing to help children king Ron Jeremy and porn pastor films in a 27-year period, why Gross, tacking the porn industry not the other he said, "I don't think Jesus would from looking at pom. Web poll results: Craig Gross. himself, always goes first in debates. way around. yell or picket against porn." Gross What are you thankful University Program Board hosted "He's on the attack, so he goes Gross was introduc.ed as a person said be does not believe porn should See DEBATE, page 12 for this Thanksgiving? HAPPy HOLIDAYS One year later: Campus remembers Brian Schlittler

By PAUL HACKBARTH Quick Read Editor.in·Chief One year after a fire claimed the My family. Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house Last Thursday marked the one­ and one of its members, rebuilding A week off school. year anniversary of the fatal fire at has started on the house while the the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house, fraternity remembers its brother. 5t. Louis is safer than which took the life of brother Brian Detroit. Schlittler. • In remembrance of Schlittler, ries of Brian. Finan ci al aid . the campus held a memorial service Brian Schlittler died in a fire • There is no Riverpup behind the old house, now being re­ at the fraternity house on No . 29 anymore. built. 2006. Schlittler, who was 25 at th~ "I remember saying this last time, was a senior pursuing a baoh­ year at this time, but be would be so elor's degree in secondary education This week's question: shocked that everyone would have at UM-St. Louis. How w ill you spend been here for him," said Erin Schlit­ Jason Bright, Pi Kappa Alpha winter break? tIer, Brian's sister, who attended the member and junior, Criminology and memorial. criminal justice, led the memorial About 75 people, including fellow service. Brian's sister, Erin, senior Pikes, other fraternities and sororities special education, started the merna.: INDEX DlInny Reise· A_ II Pholo Edilor and friends, gathered around a bon­ rial by lighting a ceremonial candle \l\Ihat'S Current 2 , fOT ber brother...... , - -.-...... UM·St. Louis's award winning float was at the tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday afternoon at the fire with lit candles in their hands . Several of Brian's friends and family Crimeline 2 Main Circle outside of the Thomas Jefferson Library on North Campus. The ceremony is held every .'"'' - '' ' . .. " .." ...... - 4-5 year, but this year, organizers unveiled the new float that will be in the parade this year. members spoke about their memo- See SCHUTTLER, page 3 op i nion~ ...... Features 6 8-9 Stay Current Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Weather predictions ...... Q ~ ...... with this Q taken from NOAA 10 HilLow: 44/32 HilLow: 49/37 HilLow: 38/25 BilLow: 39/33 HilLow: 40135 Hi/Low: 55 /44 HilLow: 59/36 national weather sp()rts, ...... ········ ··· week's weather system. Cartoons/Puzzles 13 Precip: 0% Precip: 10% Precip: 20% Precip: 10% Precip: 50% Precip: 10% Precip: 40% Page 2 1Chr (iurrrnt December 3,2007

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Photo Editor I Distribution TUESDAY, NOV. 27 PROPERlY DAMAGE· Staff Writers WEST ORIVE GARAGE Canda ce Anderson, Elizabeth Staudt. JUI The victim reported some Cook, Stuart Reeves, Chris Saum, Jeremy scratches to her car. The victim Trice, Uyama Umana-Rodgers, Bianca indicated that her car was parked Powell, Greg Gatcombe, Scott Laverock, on the top level of the West Drive Stephanie Soleta, Christa Riley Garage between 1 p.m. and 5:30 Staff Photographers p.m. The victim discovered two Maria Jenkins, Courtney A. Strong scratches, one on the tnmk area and aile on the left side. There are no suspects in this incident. Page Designers Danny Reise • . lliistalti Phato Editor Shannon McManis WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 Chancellor Thomas George cuts the ribbon welcoming the Hispanic College Students Chamber of Commerce of St Louis to the UM· Cartoonists St. Louis campus on Tuesday. The Afro-Cuban band played during the ribbon cutting ceremony which as held at the Touhill PAC. 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J 1 I -December 31 2007 1thc (tnrrcnt Page 3 Kwanzaa is not just another Christmas

By JEREMY TRICE of color were under attack" during that time, referring to when the Af­ Staff Wn'ter rican-American neighborhoods were literally set on fire. "Kwanzaa is not just a holiday to Stallings also explained "Kwan­ replace Christmas," said M.K. Stall­ zaa is not about just seven days, but ings, student activities coordinator in about principles, yourself, your life, the Office of Student Life. "It's about and how you want to order your giving yourself a sense of purpose_" life." To help explain the meaning of Bridgette Jenkins, counseling Kwanzaa at UM-St. Louis, Helping psychologist in the office of Multi­ Hands held a Kwanzaa celebration Cultural Relations, began the candle­ Matthew Hill· Photo Editor Tuesday in the Century Rooms. lighting ceremony. Helping Hands is an organization Before actually lighting the Ashley Lubenkov of the Center for Campus Free Speech in beaded by Chairman Royce Boone, candles, Jenkins prepared what she Chicago visited UM·St. Louis Friday to discuss the ''intellectual diversity" bill currently being considered in Missouri. sophomore, business administration. called "A Reading to the Ancestors" The celebration was in honor of in honor of Kwanzaa. the weeklong holiday that honors Af­ After the reading, lenkins passed lican-American heritage. around a cup filled with water to The event opened with explain­ everyone who attended, wanting to Legislatures will tackle Maria Jenkins • Siaff Pbotogmpbl!!' ing the meaning of Kwanzaa and its them to name a person who was an history. influence in their life and why. . The student organization Helping Hands sponsored a Kwanzaa cel· Kwanzaa was created by a man A majority of the people there ebration last week. Kwanzaa is celebrated Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. intellectual diversity named Ron Karenga in 1966. Kwan­ spoke of family members that were zaa is celebrated for seven days, still alive or that had passed away- celebration continued with a Fash­ Not only were African-Anlerican from the Dec. 26-Jan. 1. Karenga's The food that was served that ion Show. There were seven mod­ designer fashions displayed, but Af­ idea was for African-Americans to evening were fried plantains, a mix els; Boone himself, Meghan Chanel, rican contemporary and traditional again, speaker says reconnect with their cultural history. of three types of greens with sliced Dorian Hall, sophomore, accounting, clothing made its way into the fash­ '.'The very purpose of Kwanzaa white onions, barbeque chicken Susan Jones, Darren Nesbitt, unde­ ion show as well. is to come together," Stallings said. wings, and baked macaroni and clared, Adrian Walker, sophomore, Nesbitt, also modeled his clothing "The whole spirit of Kwanzaa is to cheese.' studio art, and Jhonna Woodward. line called lamme, thus representing By SARAH O'BRIEN sue. . come together." "For instance," Lubenkov said, "Kwanzaa' is an opportunity for The fashion show itself incor­ the principle of Kuumba. News Editor "when talking about global warm­ Stallings explained that Karenga, people to come together and reflect porated African-American designer Kwanzaa is about celebrating and ing, that professor would also be who was a college student at the time on what's important in their li ves," wear, such as Sean John and Roca connecting with African-American required to speak about the other in 1965, lived in California during Carol Knoble, manager of the Uni­ Wear by world famous entrepreneurs helitage and througb this Kwanzaa Ashley Lubenkov, field organiz· side of the argument. When talking the Watts Riot. versity Meadows said. Sean Combs and Sean Carter, also celebration, that is exactly what hap­ Stallings said that "communities er for the Center for Campus Free about slavery that professor would The intermission ended and the known by his stage name Jay-Z. pened. Speech and the Free Excbange on have to address the positives along Campus Coalition came to UM-St. with the negatives of slavery." SCHLITTLER, 1 Louis on Friday to discuss issues Lubenkov said she believed concerning intellectual diversity. with the average age of students Lubenkov said there has been being 27 at UM-St. Louis that the Erin then read a poem that her fa­ "He'd be the first to tease you, some form of an intellectual diver­ average student possessed the men­ ther read at the eulogy for Brian last but if someone outside the fratemity sity bill debated in 28 state legis­ tal faculties to make their own deci­ year, followed by Bright reading the was teasing you, he'd be the first to latures. None of them, however, sions and not be impressed by the poem, "Footprints," whicb he said stand up for you." adopted the bilL views of their professors_ "has a lot of meaning to tbe frater­ Kelley added that after last year 's "One state launcbed a study to The "Emily Brooker Intellectual nity." fire, the fraternities and sorolities put see if it was an issue," Lubenkov Diversity Act" is based on a student "He loved to have fun and see their differences aside for the time said. "They found that is was not." at Missouri State University wbo other people having fun," said Steve being. A study "ias mn in places of mayor may not bave been forced Kelley, senior, political science and "When he died last year, there higher education in Pennsylvania or unfairly graded on her political history, and Pike member. wasn't the Pikes, the Sig Taus, the to investigate colleges and univer­ or moral views. "You saw people crying here, but Sig Pis. It was just one big group sities around the state to "ensure In Brooker's case, a waiver had he wouldn't have wanted that," he of brothers and sisters together," he that there is an environment condu­ been signed stating the students said. said. cive to the pursuit of knowledge .. _ would not take sides on any sub­ Schlittler was an active member After the memorial, Erin shared a and the expression of independent ject of an assignment, and that by of Pi Kappa Alpha for one and a half memory of her brother about Christ­ thought," according to a Free Ex­ forcing Brooker to fail the class, years. mas, his favorite holiday, she said. change on Campus press release on the social work program was in the "He was sergeant-at-arms, so "'When we were younger, we tbe study. wrong. he'd make sure if people would get would come up with ways to catch out of control, he' d yell at them to Santa, so we'd lay down under r The study included nine days of After failing the course, Emi.ly stop misbehavi11g," Kelley sai d. chairs in the dining rOl'tn and we'd witness acc oun t~ fhat stated "there Brooker sued Missouri State Uni­ was no problem to be found in the versity_ Kelley recalled a co-worker ask­ say we'd never fall asleep but we al­ Pennsylvania schools_" 'I'm uot even sure Emily ing about Brian. "I didn't have a lot ways did. TIlen he told me 1:\'10 years Eighty-six percent of those who Brooker happened," Gerda Ray, of time, so I just said he was one of later there was no Santa Claus," Erin testified agreed there was no issue professor of history and Amnesty our guys and a friend of mine. But said. with diversity on campus. International adviser said. "I've he wasn't just a friend. He was a true Last February, the Normandy In Georgia, a group of College heard more than one conflicting ac­ brother of the Pikes," he said_ Fire Protection District ruled the fire RepUblicans held a mock debate count of the event" at the Pike house an accident. Ac­ on the bill where, upon voting for The initiative has currently set cording to Capt. Ron Fritz, he said (LEFT) Pi Kappa Alpha memo or against. an outstanding majority up a specific grievance procedure he believes the fire was started at the bers gathered with the friends found the bill had very little footing for students who believe their intel­ couch by a cigarette. and family of Brian Schlittler During an inspection three in actual events_ lectual views are not being treated Wednesday during a candlelight "This isn't just a liberal issue. fairly- months prior to the fire, inspectors memorial in his name. The found every smoke detector in the Tbis shows that it affects both The bill is up for pre-filing start­ ceremony marked the one year house disconnected and fire extin­ sides," Lubenkov said. ing Monday, Dec. 3, after which anniversary of the Pike mem­ Lubenkov said the bill aims to Lubenkov's organization will be ber's death when its chapter guishers in need of being charged. protect the impressionable minds lobbying against it. house caught fire on Nov. 29, However Fritz said he was un­ of University students from too "You can always write your 2006. The house, located at sure if the smoke detectors were op­ many liberal viewpoints by mak­ legislators," Lubenkov said of the 8826 Natural Bridge Road, is erational at the time of the fire. ing it mandatory that professors not ways students could actively show currently being rebuilt. The house is currently being re­ show bias toward one side of an is- support or dissent with the bill. built and is expected to be completed Matthew Hill • Pbou>Etlilor in May.

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UMSL requests faculty, Davis, dean ranking as 11th most producrive Chancellor Thomas George has of the College small research university_ - 'The U' applies for FCC license expressed favor in obtaining an FCC staff cell phone number for of Optometry Michael Other universities that ranked license for 'The U,' but other admin­ presented Mc- McFarland higher than l JM-St. Louis included istrators have not. emergency notification Farland with San Diego State University, Blyn Last week, members of 'The U' Granger said the license would the 2007 Dr. Nonnan E. Wallis Mawr College in Pennsylvania, . student-run radio station on campus, allow 'The U ' to be heard 350 square On Nov_ 29, a faculty-wide e­ Award for Excellence in a ceremony Boston College in Chestnut Hill, met with adminislIators to talk about miles around the University and mail was sent to faculty and staff at on campus Nov. 15_ Mass. and Georgetown University in the possiblity of purchasing a license would reach 17 local high schools, UM-St. Louis requesting their cell McFarland will take two more Washington, D_C. with the Federal Communications which he added would help in re­ phone number for the newly avail­ sections of the three-part exam in the In addition, the Information Sys­ Commission. cruitment for future members. able warning system. NBEO sequence before he graduates tems program in the College of Bus i­ Faculty adviser Charles Grangcr Granger also added that obtaining The same infonnation, however, in 2009 ness Administration on campus was said the group is eyeing one avail­ an FCC license, students will have to has not yet been requested of the stu­ Davis said the College's class of ranked third most productive among able liccnse in the metropolitan St. learn the new rules and regulations, dents. 2009 scored above the national aver­ MIS programs behind the University Louis area, which he said may be the but that they will earn the same ex­ An e-mail from Bob Samples, age on the board exam_ of Arizona in Tucson and the Uni­ only one available for a long time perience as working as an intern for UM-St. Louis spokesperson, to the McFarland said he plans on re­ versity of Georgia in Athens. since most of the market is full of another local radio station. faculty reads, "When mvlSL initi­ turning to Kansas, where he grew The index from Academic Ana­ licenses already. For moreinformation about 'The ates an emergency message through up, to open a private optometry prac­ lytics measures the scholarly pro­ "We' re kind of at a stalemate, U,' visit its Web site, http://www. 3n, it will automaticaHy emil your tice_ ductivity of faoulty based on their now_ Some administrators are snp- umslradio.com/

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OUR OPINION EDITOR'S VIEWPOINT

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Restricting cyberbulling needs more Web enforcement, not laws

remember diseases or being ~ what it was like as overweight. a teenager going In contrast, to an online chat MySpace relation- room or starting ships allow those a page on a social people to forget networking site about who they for the first time. really are and the .-. p file Photu Nobody knew problems they who I was. No­ face. Jerry Baker of Baker Parker, Inc. is currently leading the search for the new president of the UM system. body knew I was a The problem socially awkward By PAUL HACKBARTH with this escape teenager with not Editor·in·Chief from the world that much of a life. social networking ime is running out in the While my fam- sites create is that it ~ ily and friends knew the true me, promises an umealistic escape. with the anonymity of the Internet, Anonymity can be a person's this was the perfect opportunity to enemy when cyberbullying creeps be someone else for a change. into the mix of the world of video search for next UM president How would random individu­ games, messages boards and online als on the Internet know the differ­ forums. Next week will mark one year as the executive search committee in 2003 . ence in pretended to be somebody Despite this, it is difficult to since former University of Missouri charge of narrowing the list of can­ So why is it when Pacheco gives else? draw the line between free speech President Elson Floyd announced didates down for the curators to in­ the curators hardly enough time to When people asked me for my on the Internet protected by the he was leaving the UM system for terview. scramble, a Hew president is named afsl1 , I could put anything I want. U.S . Constititution and conduct greener pastures at Washington State Tn April 2007 , Lamb was approved almost a month later, but when Floyd T could be old enough to drink I that is illegal. University. as interim president and has served as gives the curators six months notice, could live in Spain. I could be an So why is it when critics argue And still, we have no sure bet for such while Baker-Parker continues they still cannot find a permanent editor-in-chief of a student news­ . that cases of cyberbullying like who will lead the University of Mis­ its search. president for the job. paper. when parents of Megan's ex-best souri into the future. Since mid-October, almost eyery While The Current's edito­ I could even be Josh Evans, new fiiend use the anonymity against Interim President Gordon Lamb other week, a notice is sent out re­ rial board concedes the position is a to the neighborhood in Dardenne Megan, which her parents claim has done a respectable job holding garding the committee to meet and tough one to fill and we want the best Prairie and meet Megan Meier led to Megan eventually hanging the position and keeping things run­ discuss the presidential search and person to be chosen, seeing that the through MySpace and ask her to herself, boards of aldennen in two ning smoothly for the time being. in­ week after week, no such Dews is re­ UM president has to wear many hats, add me as a friend. local communities pass laws mak­ cluding his stance to publicly defend leased. including fundraiser, political liaison I could create anything on my ing cyber-harassment illegaL the right to expand and explore re­ In early October, The Current re­ with the Missouri legislatuTe, and MySpace profile, including any In Dardenne Prairie, the punish­ search through the anti-cloning b:lll. ported t.he committee spent a large people pleaser at four very different photo I want. I want to be attrac­ ment carries a miLximwn penalty of However, how much longer will that portion of its budget in the search campuses. tive, so I could easily find a picture 90 days in jail, $500 fine or both . EDITORIAL BOARD continue? already, with no potential pro pects Floyd also left a time when other of a really hot, yet umecognizable for each violation. In Florrisan!' the The UM ystem is facing an iden­ revealed. universities including Ohio State, guy. law allows for up to six months in Paul Hackbarth tity clisis with talks of renaming the The Board of urators budg- Uni ersity of Iowa and Purdue were Then, because of the anony­ jail and a fine for violators and goes Carrie Fasiska campuses, from Missouri University tcd 200,000 for the -earch, and by also looking for presidents. mous atmosphere of the Internet, if into effect in 10 days. Sarah O'Brien of Science and Technology in Rolla October, the committee had spent The UM system also got a late I got tired of being Josh Evans, the And now St. Louis City and Amy Recktenwald to the University of Missomi, instead $ 115,000 in the first search for lodg­ start a ' most colleges and universi­ nice stranger fi--om down the street, County as well as st. Charles Coun­ Cate Marquis of UM-Columbia and recently, the ,ing and food for the candidates dur- ties started looking for presidents in I could becomt<' -something else. I ty are considering similar laws. LaGuan Fuse chancellor of the K nsas City c m eptember since most presidents re­ could turn iI her I Despite ihe problem of police Tom Schnable pus mId the . Louis Post-Dijpatch reak:ed'Of tell tire in June. do not wan to monitoring and enforuing such Thomas Helton about possibly going back to being ing candidate thattumed down the of­ The UM system also has to com­ anymore. I could tell hd' the world laws and whether cyberbullying is called the University of Kansas City. fer, more th an 39,000 has been spent pete with alaries. Floyd received would be a better place without protected under the First Amend­ "Our Opinion" reflects State appropriations continue to since then. an annual salary of about $381,000, her. ment, how does one prove cy­ the majority opinion of decline for the UM system while tu­ In 'omparison to the earch for a while at WSU, his salary almost dou­ But it is not like I really said it. berbullying in the case of Megan the Editorial Board. ition continues to rise. LIM pr ident before, former Presi­ bled to $600,000. Josh did and I am not really Josh. I leading to her choice to die when With an unstable future looming, dent , ianuel T. Pacheco announced However, spending any more just made him up, like a character MySpace and other anonymous it is time for the presidential search in October early retirement by De­ money on the search will leave little from the Sims. sites on the Internet do nothing to WEW ANT TO committee to get in gear. cember 2002, leaving the curators to for the next president's salary. However, the tiling about anon­ cmb the sense that they create this HEARF ROM YOU Floyd announced his resignation scramble for a new president quick­ Both money and time are running ymous relationships on the Inter­ false escape from reality and that l from the UM system on Dec. 13, ly. out to find a replacement. Smely, net is that individuals who have people have no idea who they are As a forum for public 2006, but gave ample time to find an However, by Nov. 13 , 2002, the with all of these meetings and inter­ them seem to take them more seri­ actually corresponding with? expression on campus, interim to replace him, since he would curators announced Floyd would take views of the curators and the search ously than real friendships. In real Warnings on these sites and bet­ The Current welcomes not start in Washington until June. over the reigns of the system. Pa­ committee, there must be some logi­ friendships, they have to deal with ter ways to verify users are what is letters to the editor and In January 2007, the Board ofCu­ checo stepped down on Dec. 31 and cal and suitable candidate to fill the reality, like suffering from mental needed, not unenforceable laws. guest commentaries rators approved Baker-Parker, Inc. Floyd started his new job on Jan. 6, position. from students, faculty, staff members and oth­ STAFF ers concerned with issues VIEWPOINT relevant to the University of Missouri- St. Louis. What really gets readers at UMSL talking? It doesn't take much Letters to the edi­ tor should be brief, and those not exceeding 200 It was certainly a busy semester. opposing presidential hopefuls barely sure the student body is to read it that journalism should take any of the words will be given pref­ Let us see: smoking ban, torture gets a glance. But Brutus is an honorable cat, and I blame for the quality of news these erence. We edit letters doctors, budget shOlifalls, chancel­ Take away yom cigarettes, and all just do not think it will ever come to days. I think that blame belongs to the for clarity and length, lor's wife rocks, Halo 3, iPhone, hell breaks loose. Storage tanks leak­ pass. readership and viewers. not for dialect, correct­ Mizzou in the Bowl Championship ing on recently pmchased University It is no novelty that we would be As far as om little corner of the ness, intent or grammar. Series, Benton-Stadler, leaking stor­ property, on the other hand, not so most attracted to stories about change news-scape at the University is con­ All letters must include a age tanks, parking, Mansion Hills, much a problem. and the people that affect it so in our cerned, I find it amazing that so many daytime phone number. Tritons, Rivermen, goodbye! Oh, and by the way, it looks like little bubble at UM-St. Louis. people are willing to tell us where Students must include Tf you put this list and a few more there were a few misplaced co=as However, we are still part of a our mistakes lie, but so few are bust­ By STUART REEVES their student ID numbers. newsworthy events to the tune of in one of the stories that made the much larger world and a lot is hap­ ing through the doors of our office to Faculty and staff must Billy Joel's hit, "We Didn't Start The front page. So, what is it that really Staff Writer pening out there. If we walk through make this paper the best it can be. include their title(s) and Fire," it all seems to click. It is quite seems to matter to you as readers? the Millennium Student Center and This is not just my newspaper, department(s). Editor-in­ catchy. Even has a nice ring to it. It appears the stories with the ask students at random to name four or the University's newspaper. It is chief reserves the right So, the question is, where were most resonance have concerned the ministrators and high profile student presidential candidates from each yours. to respond to letters. The you? self-interests of select groups within leaders. party, what are the odds that more So there you have it, folks. Much Current reserves the right This semester, we found out that the student body, such as smokers, for Hey, believe me, I am just as ea­ fu)n ' Jlercent could? like my stance on voting, when it to deny letters. one hiring, firing and then re-firing is instance, and what reduces to gossip ger to write up that story about Bryan JV ' betteI', how many could comes to The Current, if you do not worth a thousand complaints, but dis­ about the closest thing we have to lo­ Goers being caught studying for mid­ . arfur on a map? Folks, I am participate, you do not' get to com­ secting two healthcare proposals by cal celebrities, namely professors, ad- tenus while dressed in drag, as I am ·,fi~run ~ harder and harder to believe plain. Guest commentaries .' . are typically longer (gen­ erally 400-600 words) on a specific topic of in­ terest to readers. If you are interested in writing a guest commentary, please contact The Cur­ UNDERCU ENT rent's editor-in-chief. By Danny Reise • Staff Photographer

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SCIENCE COLUMN Will stem cell breakthrough really silencecritics1

This past November, Japanese litical and religious .. ments on that vidual, thus producing an identical and American scientists announced obstacles to ' stem step but many genetic match. Such a match would that they had, separately, produced cell research ' are researchers eliminate the issue of rejection for pluripotent, embryonic-like stem certain to bedisiIP-' ~ .' . thought that a tissues transplanted. cells ,from adult skin cells without pointed, the new '. . similar break­ However, much research remains the use of a human egg. technique ,' many ~ . through with before such applications can be de­ The announcement was accom­ remove enough human cells veloped, as is true for all pluripotent panied by a round of news articles objections to really was still far stem cell research. A number of is­ proclaiming this as the breakthrough open things up for off. sues and scientific hurdles must be that would end opposition to stem this promising re­ Thom­ overcome for practical applications, cell research. Unfortunately, it is search. son's re­ such as directing the cells to be­ Buy & Sell College Textbooks probably not the end of such oppo­ On November By CATHERINE search used a comes the kinds of tissues desired sition, just a shifting in the line of 20, University of MARQUiS-HOMEYER retrovirus to and preventing them from growing argument. Wisconsin-Madi­ deliver four into cancers. However, only more BOOK BUYBACK The truth is that a similar break­ son scientist James Science Columnist genes into research can resolve these issues. through was made last year, a pre­ Thomson published human skin However, religious arguments liminary step to this one. It was also a study in the jour- cells from against stem cell research are likely @ UNIVERSITY accompanied by assertions that it nal Science, in which he produced fetuses and from foreskins from to continue. What continues to be meant the end of religious and po­ human embryonic stem cells from a circumcisions. The treated cells curious to some of us in this whole litical opposition. Scientists asserted skin cell without using or destroying reverted to an embryonic state. debate is the remarkable lack of re­ MEADOWS that since it eliminated the need for embryos. On the same day, Japanese Thomson's lab is now growing re­ ligious objection to the creation and human eggs, religiouS objections to researcher Shinya Yamanaka, of programmed cells created from destruction of embryos by the in pluripotent stem cell research would Kyoto University in Japan, reported adult cells from breast and abdomi­ vitro fertilization industry, activity CLUBHOUSE II be dropped. the same breakthrough accomplish­ nal skin. In Japan, Yamanaka used a that has gone on better than twenty (UMSl South Campus) But that did not happen. Many ment in the journal Cell. skin cell from an adult's cheek. The years. The destruction of embryos scientists were shocked to find that Interestingly, it was Thomson Japanese researcher commented in a only became objectionable when some leaders opposed to stem cell who grew the very first human em­ press release that his reprogrammed someone spoke of using the cells Dec 11 th (Tuesday) 1 Oam-3pm & 5pm- 7pm research on religious grounds sim­ bryonic cells in 1998. Last year, Ya­ cells appear to be very similar to to cure diseases and save lives of Dec 12t:h (Wednesday) , Oam-3pm & 5pm-7pm ply re-defined their objections and manaka announced the first success­ embryonic stem cells, but cautioned already living but sick or dying chil­ continued to oppose pluripotent ful creation of reprogrammed cells that it was too early to say that the dren and adults. If the destruction of 8947 Natural Bridge Rd. stem cell research. At the base of it, in mice, that first production of em­ reprogrammed cells could replace embryos were the only issue, there SL louis. MO 63121 some religious groups will always bryonic-like stem cells without the embryonic stem cells, a caution that would be protests outside in vitro 314-426-7603 find any such stem cell research use of an egg that had produced that Thomson echoed. fertilization facilities. Since there (East an 1-110 II•• , .... & .,ollar Oenerao objectionable, perhaps as being too first flurry of hope that the issues One of the most promising as­ are not, something else appears to 0·. close to scientists "playing God." of objections would be removed. pects of the breakthrough is that it be at work. Scientists who hope for www.mvspa ce.com/beatthebookstoreumSi While those expecting the new This July, he and two other research . may allow stem cells to be grown a quick end to stem cell research op­ announcement to remove all po- groups also published improve- using a cell from a particular indi- position should take note. STAFF VIEWPOINT www.thecurrentonline.com MetroLink will not cost you $3 a gallon

Many people scoffed in 2005 In 2007, 1-64/40 construction has when analysts predicted the price of mainly focused on the 1-64/40 and a barrel of oil rising above $100, yet 1-170 'interchange. but St Louisians oil prices have recently reached a re­ will soon see a shift in construction cord high of $97 per barrel areas.· According to the BBC News ar­ In January of 2008, the project ticle. "What 'is driving oil prices so focus will switch tQ rebuilding the highT', oil prices have more than I actual highway. The interstate will quadrupled since 2002, and are cur­ be closed in both directions from rently 40 percent higher than in Jan­ Spoede Road to 1-170, along with uary 2007. By JUSTI MONTAGUE miscellaneous construction from 1- A large part of the spike in oil 170 to Kingshighway Boulevard. prices seems to be the rising demand Assistant Copy Editor In 2009, 1-64/40 is expected to be for it India and China are countries closed in both directions from 1-170 with about one billion people each, more expensive for consumers and to Kingshighway Boulevard. which are both expanding at aston­ businesses, which has a domino ef- St. Louis County's 1-64 Regional ishing rates. feet on their spending habits. Management Plan Task Force says, In 2003, China overtook Japan as While gas is soaring to above $3 "No other piece of infrastructure is the second-largest purchaser of oil a gallon in most parts of the United as important to St. Louis County and is now quickly closing in on the States, a MetroLink ticket still hov- than this ll-mile stretch ofI-64/40." U.S. with its demand for oil growing ers between $1.75 and $4. The task force also announced, at about 15 percent per year. Passengers can ride MetroLink "S1. Louis County will spare no ef­ Analysts worry that global de­ anywhere in the metro St. Louis area . fort to make sure the final project mand for oil is so intense that the from Shiloh-Scott Air Force Base in maximizes construction progress supplies. will not be able to keep up . TIlinois to Lambert St. Louis Airport and long-tenn benefits to the Sf. It is projected that in 2008, the de­ or the newly added Shrewsbury 1-44 Louis County Community while mand for oil will rise by an average stop. minimizing motorist inconvenience of 2.2 million barrels a day. You can view the MetroLink map during road construction." Projections suggest the demand at: http://www.metrostlouis.orglMe- No matter what St. Louis County for oil could soar from 90 to 140 troBus/Maps/SystemMaps/Map- promises its residents, this construc­ million barrels a day over the next MetroLinkMR.pdf. tion zone will be causing backup, 25 years. MetroLink averages 66,000 to not only on the interstates, but also When coupled with the expected 70,000 riders a day and can carry on the back road shortcuts as well. economic slump in 2008, the Bush 3,600 passengers in one direction in With gas prices rising at astonish­ administration says it is "very con­ one hour. This will prove to be very ing rates, the MetroLink seems to be cerned" about the CillTent jump in oil helpful during the upcoming I-64/40 a cost and time efficient alternative prices. High energy prices make life construction. to the average commute. Make Headlines The Current is NOW HIRING for spring semester. us as your friend ott Myspaee 10 recetve ather specials atul offen. www.my pace.cofu/thetancompany E-mail your cover letter and resume to [email protected] Business Manager 1 Design Editor I Features Editor IAssistant News valid student ID lind FDA approved or call 516-5174 Editor / Staff Writers, Photogra­ eyaw~ 1..eV811 beds only. See store for more phers, Advertising and Business Reps ~fail!i:.:~ at participating locaUons only. The Current is an equal opportunity employer

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Read The Current and find out! Page 6 1Che ~urr£nt December 3,2007 Have you got the winter break blues? Read up on these tips to break out of your rut in time to enjoy the holiday season STORY BY: AMY RECKTENWALD • FEATURES EDITOR

inally, winter break has arrived Baking cookies not your cup of "Bachelor" episodes you missed Or, if nothing else, go ahead and Fand you cannot wait to enjoy tea? while youwere in class (here's a sit in front of the Xbox or load up every single minute of it. And you are finished with hint, he chooses no one), you can YouTube. But what are you going to your gift shopping. Well, before try out some of these 10 sugges­ Take a break. do with your time? you start catching up on all those tions instead. You have earned it.

1) Read a book. I am not suggesting 6) Go for a walk. Brisk cool air you dive into Shakespeare's complete collection but is invigorating and you have been chained do find somethlng that looks interesting and entertaining to your chair writing papers and studying for fi­ for you. Not all reading has to be insightful or practical. nals. Try to get in a 30 minute walk each day. It will .Find somethlng that will make you laugh. increase your fitness level, raise your metabolism, strengthen your heart and tone your legs. If. you are 2) Catch up with friends and family. I know lucky, you might even shed a pound or t~ro. you are in constant text contact with your BFF, but try picking up the phone and calling. Shoot for the friend you 7) Get some rest. The truth is, most college stu­ have not talked to for the last eight months or your great­ dents find themselves short on getting enough shuteye, aunt Bernadine who always remembers to send you cards especially as the end of the semester hits. Use the break to for your birthday. You might find yourself all that much catch up on all that sleep you missed out on. You will feel happier for having made the contact. better, be better company and just might shy away from snacking on the sugary carbs to wake up. 3) Try a taste of St. Louis. Funds may be tight, so going on an extended trip somewhere might not be an op­ 8) Take up a new hobby. You have told yourself all tion, but a local tour is. Try a brewery or museum tour. you semester, "When I get some time I'm going to ... " Well here If .~ are up for a short drive, there are some wineries going south is your chance. You have the time. Perhaps you have always on 1-44. Education does not always have to be classroom and wanted to start knitting or learn how to baJlroom dance. You degree related. may not perfect the skills, but you will have a headstart on a hobby that could be great stress relief for next semester. 4) Volunteer your time. There are plenty of charitable organizations to donate your time to, especially during the 9) Brush up on your language skills. As the old winter holidays. From visiting nursing homes to sp nding saying goes, "Ifyou don't use it, you lose it." Get some foreign time at the St. Louis Crisis Nursery, there are opportunities films from Netfiix, make an international net friend or even aplenty, enough for each person's individual tastes and talents. grab some listening tapes. Having a second language in your Find one that especially speaks to you. resume arsenal could payoff in a job search, not to mention it just makes you a more cultured person. S) Take a winter intersession class. OK, you do not want to think about more classes and more tudying during your 10) Play tourist. If you live here, wby not take advan­ break, but if you do not have more obligations than you can tage? Check out Grant's Fann and swing by to see the Clyds­ handle, and one of the classes will knock off from your winter dales, visit the Arch, or head over to the Science Center or Magic semester load, why not give it a try? It will be one less worry House. You do not have to be a kid to enjoy all that St. Louis has fi r ou in the spring when you would tboffer. ratber be anywhere but TOP in class.

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10. 'Scams' isn't a scam, just a great local album Putting the act in practicums Performance draws the 9. Gaming: Not just for closet geeks anymore By UYAMA UMANA-RoDGERS Some internsillps and practicums line on sexual harassment 8. Suspect arrested in Subjects that are on campus while others are off Staff Writer campus. The internship and practi­ assault at Mansion Hill offer practicums By UYAMA UMANA-RODGERS penses to women seeking redress for cum locations must be approved by harassment in college/university situ­ Just about every major requires in the spring 2008 a professor on campus. Without ap­ Staff Writer 7. Express Scripts ations. She flew in from Washington or offers one, so why are so many semester are: proval, the school may not receive to support AAUW, one of the new­ expands headquarters people afraid of them? credit for it. Students can pick from a "Drawing the Line," a play pro­ est recognized organizations UM-St. _ with second building Prepare yourself. We are going to list of approved locations the degree duced, written and performed by Louis. talk about the "p" word: practicums, department and professor already UM-St. Louis students, is a play to Kathy Sokol was also p'J,"esent. and let us not forget intemsillps. Yes, have or can arrange their own. Al­ 6. ASUM faces uncer­ • Biology commit to memory. She is a fonner LAF supported plain­ there is a difference. ways match needs and talents against The play was based on findings tain future tiff who received a settlement from A practicum is a school or college • Business Admin . what the internship or practicum of­ from a nationally representative St. Louis Community Colleges. course, especially one in a special­ fers. • Communication survey of undergraduate college Sokol is recognized for giving a 5. Students sound off ized field of study created to give Since there are so many different students that contribute to an un­ voice to college women dealing with students a supervised application of locations, they vary on their length on parking issues • Education derstanding of how college students this issue ofsexual harassment. She previously studied classroom theory. of time. Some may last a couple of perceive, experience and correspond acted as a shepherd to victims by al­ An internship is a unique aspect of weeks, some may last a whole se­ to sexual harassment. "Drawing the 4. From MUDs to Halo • Ed. Psychology lowing her case to provide a clear education that combines study with mester and some may only be offered Line" is a play that gave those in at­ demand for a harassment-free work 3, online community planned and supervised career-re­ • Foreign Languages for the summer. Check the length and tendance information for creating a environment. continues to grow lated practice. These experiences al­ check with the department professor campus climate that is free from bias She tells her story to encourage low students to go to a business and • Gerontology to see if it fulfills the tim~ require­ and harassment. women to come forth when they have work as non-paid or paid "genuine ment for the given class. 3. Piss tests for all vale­ The actor and actress, Matthew been victimized by harassment. employees," all while receiving aca­ • History Internship or practicum experi­ -Steiner and Krystle Morehouse re­ Established in 1881 , AAUW is dictorians demic credit. ence allows students to know what • Media Studies spectively, put on an excellent the­ an organization that is one of the The reason behind internsillps is expected of them in their career atrical presentation to give the audi­ nation's leading voices in promoting 2. Be all you can be: and practicums is to develop and • Nursing choice before actually entering into ence a visual perspective on different education and equality for women Military recruitment strengthen the student's educational the job market. It also lets the student scenarios of sexual harassment. and girls with approximately 100;000 and career ability. understand the connection between targets poor, unedu­ • Political Science There were several guests pre.s­ members and 500 college andJuniver­ Here are just a few degrees that their career choice and what they ent. Deborah Burris and other repre­ cated youth sity branches. AAUW is dedicated to offer or require internships or practi­ • Psychology have·studied. sentatives from the Office of Equal helping women acilleve their illghest cums: theatre (acting, directing Prospective employers and grad­ Opportunity explained the sexual level of personal success. 1. Call of Duty 4: Mod­ design, stage management require • Social Work uate school admissions committees harassment policies 'at UM-St. Louis AAUW research is a nationally supervised work experience at an think highly of people that have had ern Warfare • Sociology and said that while policies can be in recognized benchmark for establish­ off-campus theatre site), art (there is an internship or practicum experi­ place, it is the procedures for imple­ ing definitions and statistics on ha­ a professional internsillp offered with ence. They demonstrate commit­ I ' • Theatre & Dance menting them that are more impor- rassment and was referred to in de-' the St. Louis Art Museum for studio ment, a willingness to learn about the tant. . tennining UM-St. Louis policies and art or art history majors only), dance given profession and the initiative to Burris also said all complaints are procedures. (dance, stage movement, stage com­ acquire real world experience in the acted upon. .Online complaints should AAUW at UM-St. Louis would bat or choreography in Theatre and chosen career field. be valid in order to protect students' and fulfilling working career. like to thank Debbie McWard , who Dance Department productions or It shows future employers that privacy. Burris said the University Internships and practicums en­ is one of the people responsible for with another approved independent knowledge is n~t just book-knowl­ realizes the negative impact of sexual able employers to propare students bringing this organization to our study project site). edge by investing time and energy harassment on students' college ex­ for work in today's business environ­ campus, and all of the faithful sup­ Both internships and practicums into learning about the given career perience. ment. Internships and practicwns do port of the national chapter and its expose students to just some of the directly. Tills is a very important in­ Lauren Kamnik, program direc­ serve a purpose. They are an opportu­ members. interpersonal relationsillps a real job vestment of time, so listen, observe tor for the American Association of nity to put all of the book knowledge If you would like more informa­ requires. Tills experience helps stu­ and enjoy. University Women Legal Advocacy learned in the classroom into work­ tion about AAUW on campus, con­ dents develop relationships with fel­ As you are preparing to make fund (LAF) in Washington, D.C. and ing knowledge by getting a bands on tact [email protected]. To low workers and supervisors that are your schedule for Spring semester, attorney was also in attendance. experience. find Qut about AAUW in general, go a large part of achieving a successful consider an internship or practicum. LAF gives grants for legal ex- to http://www.aauw.org. 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CURATORS, jr?:12 page 1 . Q&A with the Hedgehog a.k.a. Ron Jeremy Almost immediately after the ! . meeting, UM-Columbia posted an update on its Web site claiming vic­ tory for the "Restore the Roar" cam­ The Current goes one-an-one with the Porn King before 'The Great Porn Debate' paign started by Chancellor Brady Deaton ofUM-Columbia . • By STUART REEVES The Web site proclaimed, "The Staff Writer University of Missouri Board of Cu­ rators at its meeting today in Kansas City voted unanimously to recognize Porn actor Ron Jeremy visited the historic status ofMU." UM-St. Louis Wednesday to partici­ There were no provisions set by pate in a debate about pornography the board for a timeline and the deci­ and its effects on society with Craig sion is considered effective immedi­ Gross, porn pastor and the founder ately. ofhttp://www.XXXCburch.com. On Wednesday, the UM system The Current had the opportunity released a press statement to dissolve to sit doWll with the entertainer and rumors that the meeting was can­ pop culture fixture nicknamed "the celled because of the Mizzou football Hedgehog," to talk about his career game. and views on the adult entertain­ The Intercampus Student Coun­ ment industry. cil also submitted two letters to th e board beforehand, but Goers said, The Current: Ron Jeremy was "Neither were talked about, and it is born Ron Jeremy Hyatt. Are they disappointing to us." The letters con­ the same person, or is 'Ron Jeremy' cerned a move for Darfur divestment a character for your adult and main­ and the proposed student curator roll­ stream films? call vote. Goers said be has not heard any­ Ron Jeremy: No, I play charac­ thing from the board regarding the ters in movies. But 'Ron Jeremy' is letters. my name for non-union, adult mov­ The board also voted in a new ies and some lower budget movies. chair and vice-chair. Chetyl Walker I've used Ron Jeremy for some of St. Louis was elected as chair and of the mainstreanl stuff I consulted Bo Fraser of Columbia was elected on, like "Boogie Nights," and I vice-chair. think I was Ron Jeremy in "Boon­ The terms for each position are dock Saints." But r was Ron Jeremy one year. Don Walsworth of Marce­ Matthew Hill • Photo Ediior Hyatt in "Killing Zoey," "Reindeer line is stepping down, but he will still Games," and "The Chase." If the Adult film star Ron Jeremy faces off against anti·porn advocate Craig Gross at "The Great Porn Debate" Wednesday at the MSC. serve as a member of the board. studio wants "Ron Jeremy" out of the credits, I'll cut it. They can call me "Joe Shit" for View. You have to live that life. The Current: You are one of The Current: Oscar Winner alII care. I just want to work. A lot of husbands, wives, girl­ the few perfonners in pomography Ron Jeremy. Could it happen? friends. don't want to know you Maybe a best" supporting that have had any crossover success. . The Current: Suspending any 'hide the bacon' for a living. It's actor award? I was a Why do you think that is? Ron Jeremy: If "Boondock moral judgments about pornogra­ tough. I haven't dated much within lead in "Orgasmo." Saints" had been released theatIi­ phy, has your career in pornography the business, but I have dated people Ron Jeremy: Well, everyone in cally, I don 'I knOw. had any positive or negative impacts that understand the lifestyle. college knows ' Boondock Saints." Maybe a best suppOliing actor ·RonJeremy on your romantic relationships? Actor and "Porn King" .A.nd I have more stuff coming out. award? I was a lead in "Orgasmo," The Current: How would you A few rea lity television shows, and I've been in some art house films ROD Jeremy: It's tough. You react if you had a daughter that "National Lampoons: Homoerec­ that didn 't go far enough. travel a lot, and the lifestyle iinter­ wanted to become a pornographic tus," which is a caveman omedy. To get an 0 car, you have to be feres] a .little bit. It's not even the performer? " I'm a good actor. I've got a bach ­ in a film that not only do you do a sleeping' with other woman that is heart and mind set to it to do pom, elor' degree in theatre from Queen. great job in, but the film has to get the problem because most men have I would hope she would do it in a College. I work hard. 1 audition for out there . a problem with monogamy anywa'\·. smart way. 1 ie\'e in emotional monog- uke JCnna .l am 00- he c u ld amy ene Simmons (bass player aU! mak! 14 m.illi n ill the bu­ for &155) and I preached that same nc. . then quit and go message a few weeks apart on The rate bllsine. .

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TOUHILl PREVIEW Warm up your winter with PAC's holiday favorites

By CATE MARQUIS Concert - 8 p.m. in Anheuser-Busch Hall. acclaimed one-man Broadway show "Laugh Tickets: $28-75. Whore," described as a "one man variety A&EEdilor Pianist Jim Brickman offers a mellow and show." Take a laugh break with some chuckles gentle side to holiday pop music. The concert not for the kid-lings. Classes may be ending but the TouhilJ Per­ is a warm and cozy concert experience, with a fanning Arts Center is still offering holiday rising star in this style of music. For this con­ Wednesday, Dec. 26 - 'Great Russian concerts, comedy, and the traditional Nutcrack­ cert tour, piano man Brickman is joined by Nutcracker' ballet - 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. in An­ er ballet throughout Decemher, Richie McDonald, the former lead singer and heuser-Busch Hall. Tickets: $25-65. Here is a peek at what is going all at Touhill songwriter of the country band Lonestar. What is the holiday season without a per­ this holiday season,just in case you need a little If you like your holiday dreamy and roman­ formance of Peter TIyich Tchaikoysky's famous break from finals, shopping and all that. tic, this is just the ticket. As a bonus, if you buy Christmas ballet? The Moscow Ballet presents VIP tickets, you will receive Brickman's latest two performances of this boliday favorite. Wednesday, Dec. 12 - Manhattan Trans­ CD, a one-year fan club membership, and get The story is based on the E.T.A. Hoffman fer concert at the Toubill - 7:30 p.m. in An­ to meet him after the show. fairy tale "The Nutcracker and the King of heuser-Busch Hall. Tickets: $45-55 Mice," re-written by French author Alexander This jazzy yocal quartet '.vith its retro har­ Saturday, Dec. 15 - 'An Eveuing with Dumas, but it is also some of the most famous mollies thrilled last year's audience at the Mario Cantone' comedy - 8 p.m. in Anheus­ and beautiful classical music. Touhil!. er-Busch Hall. Tickets: $25-35. Many families make the ballet an annual A&E ON CAMPUS They are back again this year, with sassy, It is not all music at the Touhill - you get holiday tradition. This production features slightly cornie takes on hits of the Forties and comedy too. Comedian Mario Cantone deliv­ hand painted sets, giant puppets and lush sets holiday favorites and fabulous harmonizing. ers adult-rated outrageous comedy and his and costumes, and beautiful dancing. What TUES DAY, DEC. 4 The Grammy-winning group has over 20 larger-than -life persona, more fitting way to enhance your holidays? UMSL Holiday Concert at PAC albums and a reputation for crowd pleasing. Cantone's accomplishrnel1ts include a spe­ Q"a,tllS)' illosrow &il1et University Community Chorus, cial on Comedy Central, shows like Chappelle For more information about any of the up- The Moscow Ballet will perform 'The Nut- University Singers, University Friday, Dec. 14 - Jim Brickman Holiday Show, a stint on "Sex And The City" and an coming performances, call (314) 516-4949, cracker' Wednesday, Dec. 26 at the PAC. Orchestra and Vocal Point holiday concert, 7:30 p,m, Free, Info: (314) 516-5980 or (314) 516-4949 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5 'SOPRANOS AND THE REST OF THE MOB' STORM THE TOUHILL University Symphonic Band Concert at the PAC UM-St. Louis Symphonic Band will perform at 7:30 p,m" Lee Theater. Free. Info: (314) 516-5980 or (314) 516-4949

'Des Lee Showcase' concert at Powell Symphony Hall UM-St. Louis sponsored concert by elementary, middle and high school students from five SI. Louis-area school districts at Powell Hall at 6:30 p,m, "Des Lee Showcase" presented by E, Desmond Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative, which is headed by Robert Nordman, professor of music education at UM-St. Louis. Free. Info: (314) 516-5980

TH URSDAY, DEC. 6 August Jennewein exhibit at Gallery Visio Opening reception 4-7 p,m, Wildlife and landscape photos from world travels by UM-St. Louis staff photographer and former Hollywood script writer AUgust ' Jennewein. Through Jan, 18 FR IDAY, DEC. 7 Ambassadors of Harmony Choral holiday concert atTouhil\ with award-winning a cappella men's choir, including UM-St. Louis students and alumni, performs holiday favorites. Dec. 7 at 8 p,m., Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dec. 9 at 2 p.m, and 7 p.m. Tickets : $21-29. Info: 314-516- Courtney A. strong· SJajfPhotrwapber 4949. Performing arts students from UM-St. Louis dance with members from the opera "The Sopranos and the Rest of the Mob" Tuesday at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. SUNDAY, DEC. 9 Arianna String Quartet AT THE TOUHILl j, Final Beethoven series concert Giving music: ~ UM-St. Louis artists-in-residence Arianna String Quartet wraps up its" Beethoven: The Complete 'An Afternoon of Bluegrass' without banjos String Quartets" series with when you can't performances atTouhili and Sheldon Concert Hall. Touhill By ELIZABETH STAUDT concert is Dec. 9 at 4 p,m. in Lee afford to give Theater. Repeat performance on Staff \Vriler Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m, Sheldon Concert Hall. Tickets: Free for Rossini is not what one would students, $20 for adults, $15 for expect walking into the Touhill's them an iPod seniors. Info: (314) 516-4949 or packed Anheuser-Busch Perfor­ (314) 516-4507 mance Hall for "An Afternoon of By ELIZABETH STAUDT Bluegrass." TOP iTUNES However, Rossini, an early nine­ Staff Writer teenth century Italian composer, DOWNLOADS wrote the "Duo in D major for Cello It is that time of year again, What and Double Bass" that bassist Edgar do I buy for MomlDadisiblings/friendsl 1.low - Meyer and cellist Daniel Lee per­ the dog? Flo Rida featuring T-Pain fonned first for the event. For the music lover in the family, The bluegrass jam session in the the choice may seem obvious: giftcard! 2. No One - lobby just before "An Afternoon of If you are into more personal gifts than Allicia Keys Bluegrass" began was more along money in a plastic disguise, may J sug­ the lines of the style of music ex­ gest one of the following options? 3. Apologize - pected, It was homey and quintes­ The loaded college student (oxymo­ Timbaland featuring One sentially Appalachian. ron?) might opt for the easy choice of Republic St. Louis Symphony Orchestra an iPod or sound system. However, as music director David Robertson most of us have little to no money to introduced the Sunday matinee con­ our names, these CDs might by easier cert, explaining that Rossini, "as on the wallet. far as the Italians are concerned, For the laid-hack traveler or retired was not one of the great bluegrass hippy, check out Eddie Vedder's "Into masters," but that the purpose of the Wild" soundtrack. It is folky road "An Afternoon of Bluegrass" was Danny Reise· AssisIani Poolo Edilar trip music at its finest. I tested it out to widen the definition of the genre. Edgar Meyer on bass and Mike Marshall on mandolin perform "An Afternoon of Bluegrass" in the over Thanksgiving break so I know it is The blend of classical and blue­ Anheuser-Busch theater at the Touhill on Sunday_ great for listening to while traveling for grass music quickly explained why 4. Kiss Kiss - the holidays as well. this . performance was featured other than masterful. those who remained in the theater, hear it as the theme for the Fascists If you are from the St. Louis area Chris Brown featuring T-Pain as part of the Fusion Series at the "String Trio" further blended the After intermission, Meyer re­ in the film. and your friends favor White Stripes 5. Clumsy- Touhill. classical and bluegrass sounrls, The turned to the stage with Mike Mar­ Violillist Rebecca Boyer Hall and Radio, grab a copy of local band "Duo in D major," though per­ second movement crescendos into shall on guitar and mandolin. Fergie joined the duo on stage for Mey­ Red Water Revival's debut album "In formed by a bluegrass artist, re­ a darkly dramatic climax before The two performed a variety of er's "B.T." which he said stood for the Frostbidden Years." I hear they sell 6. Paralyzer - mained a lovely classical number following the tranquil yiolin music original bluegrass-classical num­ "Becky's Terrific." it down at Vintage Vinyl in the Loop. Finger Eleven witb minimal bluegrass undertones. into a lighter segment. bers including "Green Slime" and She certainly was and the trio Treat your friend to a Red Water Re­ The second allegro at the end In the fourth movement, the "Blooper." was certainly loved by the audience vival show if you can. Local shows 7.Tattoo - of the piece n'anslated best into the piece became virtuosic rondo with The titles were sketchy for Mey­ causing Marshall and Meyer to re­ generally cost less than the CDs. Jardin Sparks bluegrass ideal of the afternoon. the theme moving between Lee's er after the first few numbers, as the mark that they should invite more All the metal heads out there who do Meyer, the event's star perform­ cello and David Halen's violin. artist prefers to focus on the music, guests on stage next time. not have Machine Head's latest album 8. Alii Want for Christmas er, composed the second piece, the The audience responded strongly not what it is called. (Juest performers Daniel Lee, "The Blackening" need it! The TUmor is You - Mariah Carey 22 minute "String Trio No.1" in after both the third movement and Meyer and Marshall also per­ David Halen and Rebecca Boyer is this album might be this generation's 1986, the finale, giving performers Meyer, formed "In the Nick of Time," a Hall are all current members of the "Master of Puppets" and you do not 9. Bubbly- It was his first piece of that Lee, and Halen two standing ova­ song that can be heard in Ken Burns' st. Louis Symphony Orchestra. want your friends missing out on that. Colbie Caillat length, effort, and forethought, but tions before intermission. documentary "The War." While "An Afternoon of Blue­ the music evoked such strong emo­ During the break, cellist Lee en­ Meyer explained that he had al­ grass" was more classical in nature 10. Crank That (Soulja Boy) tions in all four movements that tered the audience and received an ways thought of the tune as a "happy than expected, tbe performance was Soulja Boy Tell 'Em one could never label it as anything impromptu round of applause from little number" and was surprised to a beautiful experience. See MUSIC GIFTS, page 12 December 3,2007 lInc ~urrrnt Page 9

PHILHARMONIC FILLS UP PAC Holiday gifts call for new game ideas

By THOMAS HELTON Design Editor

Finding tbe right gift can be dif­ ficult, especially when shopping for a gamer. But not to worry: here are just a few recommendations for some great gamer gifts. ForWii: Wii Points Card: ($19.99) These points cards allow Wii players to buy video games on tbe internet througb the Wii. 2000 points can usually get you 2-3 pre-Wii games, . and there is expected to be more downloads on the way. Game Party: ($19.99) This affordable game package includes Darts, Ta- ble Hockey, ' Shuffle Board, Hoop Shoot, Skii Ball, Ping Cup and Trivia. This was just released on Nov. 27, so it is a great new buy. . Super Mario Galaxy: ($49 .99) This long awaited se­ quel makes a great gift, and with the past Mario g3l11es being big hits, this one is sure to be great. Wii controls make it a little bit harder to get used to but it is the most 3D enhanced game on not buy them immediately since the market. the controllers come with batteries. If you are looking to buy some­ However, make sure they do not al­ one a Wii console, it will be best to ready have one slew wait. Most places are charging any­ Eye Camera: ($30-$35) This is a f where from $350 to $700 for a new a pretty cool add-on to the PS3 that gam e s console. works pretty much as a web-c3l11 and available for PC, but take into accOlmt For Xbox 360 World: is plug and play. Users of it can also how good the persons computer is Faceplate or Skin: ($7,99-$29.99) take pictures with it to create charac­ and what they like. BE CAREFUL! Faceplates are specially designed ters on games like Tiger Woods Tour Buying used g3l11CS is considered un­ plates that can be put on tbe 360, and 08 among others. There is a lot of favorable because most have 1ll1ique there are also a few skins, which is hype about the future capability but one-time use serial nwnbers that are a cover for the whole case. Most of it is on thing that all other consoles logged into your computer. them are pretty cool; the most popu­ lack. Software is free and there are a Sports games are cheaper and Maria Jenkins· .1Iafff'txJlvw'a{Jber • lar ones are the Carbon Faceplate and couple of g3l11es for a nominal price. do not require higher graphics. The The St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra performs at the Touhill Friday night. the Halo Skin. Guit31' Hero III: ($140-$160) This Sims series also is about $30 new Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4: ($59.99) g3l11e comes with the guitar 3l1d is and does not require a great graph­ Both game pre iOllsly reviewed better than before. ics card, highly and are th s PI a station Con . ($380- For intense games, CalLo f Duty 4 available for Xbox 360. o. t avid :£450) Choosing be.tween the 360 and and Tbe Orange Box are must haves. fans may already have one or both of PS3 can be tough, but most g3l11ers The Orange Box is an extension of ows and ice hockey these games, but they are must for an know what they want. If the person the Half-Life series with Team For­ Xbox gamer. is a big RPG fan and big on graphics, tress 2, which has been on the hori­ go with the PS3. Many Playstation zon for a while. With all Half-Life mented during their set that "We would have been more fun at a dif­ Xbox 360 Console: $300-$400) By ELIZABETH STAUDT fans are big on Final Fantasy series g3l11es, there are hundreds of down­ have a midget that hides behind ferent venue. I am sure Van Patrick's The console is a steal now with the g3lTIes 3l1d sports games. loadable mods and is nearly unlim­ Sta.ff Writer bis 3l11p and plays guitar for us." as a bar is a wonderfil1 place to eat hype with the Playstation 3 and the For Computer: ited in capabilities. SkiUian certainly took the sbow with pizza, watch ho ckey-Jive aDd on Wii so Microsoft cut prices back. There are still millions of )(box live Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joy­ Video card: (S80 and up) There • It is an odd place to put a venue, his velour Cardinals ball cap and on TV- and play air hockey, but Van users 3l1d most consoles come with stick: ($25-$35) A must for any avid is one great card if you are looking but in the empty room adjoining stage jokes. PatJick's venue leaves a great deal to one or two free games now. Combo PC g31l1er. Pairs nicely with an ac­ to spend a pretty penny. The XFX Van Patrick's sports bar, in the up­ The set included songs off of be desired. the console \\lith an above gan1e for tion game like Battlefield 2. GeForce 8800GTX Extreme (PCT- per level of the All American Sports their 2007 album "Tag! You're it!" My biggest complaint would an addition. Make sure the games EA Sports 07 Collection: ($30) 80FSHE9) runs right under $500 but Complex, local punk band Runnerup and new tunes of their next record as have to be the beer bottles. Vvlw do are appropriate for the age group. This is a steal, a collection of NHL has the highest reviews on the lTI31'ket headlined on Nov 16. well as their own rendition of Semi­ venues like Van Patrick's and Blue­ For Playstation 3: 07, Madden 07, NBA Live 07, Ti­ and is one of NVidias leading carels. Maybe it is only odd to me be­ sonic's "Closing Time." The crowd berry Hill allow alcohol to leave the Playstation 3 Charge Base: ($35- ger Woods PGA Tour 07 and Nascar For more affordable cards, XFX cause r am used to my bars being on certainly got into it with 311 odd bar in glass bottles at punk and rock 40) Most game controllers are wire­ SimRacing. In fact, someone should has some lower grade card~ like the dark side streets, not filled with kids combination of hardcore dancing shows? less now so a charging base can be buy me this. 7950GT, which runs about $170 and playing hockey. and a little mosbing. One incredibly The bottles end up smashed on very helpful, and many gan1ers do Garnes: ($10-$50) There are a is still great. As far as local punk bands go, drunken fan even did a pole dance o~ the slippery mash pit area and people Runnerup is on the lighter side. Their Skillian's mic stand. 'Will inevitably fall and get hurt. Is it lyrics are funny and their sets tend Runnerup headlined the show­ really that difficult to pour beer into a to be fun if not amazing. Describ­ with Konersman pulling double duty cup for those drunken fans who want ing themselves as "happy hardcore," as sound tech and musician-which to slosh it all oyer the crowd') If their sound is basic pop punk not that presented a variety of local bands. Honestly. I am surprised Van Pat­ different from whatever local punk Openers bed, yes that is the band's rick's has not lost its liquor license band you grew up listening to. name, played fun background music selling beer in buekds which can If you were around at Mirthday but were missing vocals which pro­ then bc taken anYllhcre in thc ven­ 2007 (that was back in April, kids), moted conversation in the crowd. ue. This does n6t work when th ere LEGAL LAUGHS you may have caught the Runnerup They were followed by Pirate is only one b01ll1cer and he is busy BROUGIIT TO YOU BY UMSL'S NEIGHBORHOOD LA W FIRM: set outside of the Nosh. The band Signal- a Bush-like rock band­ watching the hockey game on TV. " is made up of fanner lJM-St. Louis and A Vanity Affair-a Taking Back I do not have a problem with par­ student Jared Konersman on lead Sunday influenced group. Nothing tying or getting smashed, but please, A housewife, an accountant and a lawyer were asked guitar and vocals, Ryan Overkamp Still preceded Runnerup with what keep the glass away from the people "How much is 2+2 ?" on drums. and Keenan Skilli311 on can only be described as emo suffer­ actually trying to not get cut up in the bass and ,"oeals. ing fromADHD. mash pit. Overall, the music was fun, The housewife replies "Four!" Well, we think Konersman is ' While the show was not over­ but it was not good enough to put up whelmingly 3l11azing, it definitely with the irritating venue again. playing guitar, but Skillian com- The accountant says, '1 think it's either 3 or 4. Let me run those figures through my spreadsheet one more time."

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\, Page 10 1Chr ~urrcnt December 3, 2007 CONVERSATIONSWITH THE COACHES

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

FfkPbolo fik P/x)to Lisa Curliss-Taylor is coaching her first season with the UM-St. Louis women's team. Chris Pilz is leading the men's basketball team for his fifth consecutive year. Curliss-Taylor optomstic Coach Pilz dicusses

about season's progress plans for the season i

By SCOTT L.AVELOCK A : It s just going to take the experience of By SCOTT LAVELOCK playing together. go ing through tough situa- better everyday. We 're not going to. have an­ Kelly Mitchell . d d eloping chemistry. . Staf! Wi'iIe:r other conference game for a~'ID\mlli 110 I Freshman Kelly Mitchell is Right now, we're a eraging a lot of turn­ think you're going to see drastic imp;ovement Q: You' ve had a lot of success evelywhere overs and a lot f that is because these girls Q: You brought in a lot of transfers this in what we're trying to execute offensively. makin g quite an impression you've coached. 'What do you thi.nk you've have not played together before. They're not year, including three from D-1 schools. Was Q: What are your goals going into this s.ea­ during her first year with the UM-St. Louis' women's bas­ done that has been the key to that, which you used to where this person would be on the pass, the mindset to bring in an experienced group son? What do you all think you can accom­ can carry over to UMSL? or who is mOre effective in this role or that role. to win now, and did that change from before plish? ketball team . A: Recruiting is a huge key. ot to say we It' a learning process. whcn you brought in mostly young players? A: Our ultimate goal is always to make it to The 5-foot-l O-inch guard don't have players now, but we 've got to bring Q: What have been yom impressions of the A: No, what we want is a mixture. You 've the NCAA Tournament. I think though, after from Louisville put up 8 in some recruits. first tlm:e game·s? take some D-1 transfers. The thing we've seen some mQre games, we'll sit down points sinking 4 of 7 on Sat­ got to that's The first year is always tough, because it's A: We keep fighting, no matter what the different about this recruiting class from when as a group and figure out we can do. urday at Saint Jospeh's and the rebuilding year. You're changing the whole score is. We don't give up. I was pleased in had a game high 8 rebounds we took the job four years ago is that we've r think our ball club wants to win this West­ way that the game has been played. We 're go­ the second half against Nebraska-Omaha. We changed our perception. The first couple years em Division of the GLVC and make a push for the Tritons. ing to suffer a lot of losses, which we were taking care of the ball, and we out­ This season, Mitchell is we recrllited, instead of getting our top- toward that NCAA Tournament. The don't want to do. We want to win averagi ng a team- high 8.4 scored and outre bounded them. line guys, we sometimes had to go biggest thing is making that tour­ immediately, but those are the That is huge, because they're points a game, and she down the list a little bit. nament. You can't win it un­ ranks third on the team with growing pains. " an excellent team. So, we're You look at this year, less you're in it. I think it's difficlII't on I think "ijyou'regoing I think on the court, making progress, it's just though, the biggest thing Q: One thing that 4.2 rebounds a game. though, my style of play is them beingflnller a new coming slower than I we've done is we got the to be a champf!mship level jumps out in the stats is On Nov. 23, Mitchell what helps change pro­ coach. They've been through would like for it to hap­ guys we wanted. But no, team, you have to get better that you guys are tak­ scored a season hig h 16 grams around, getting pen. we haven't changed our et'eryday. We've bad 34 prac· ing care of the ball bet­ points, incluing shooting 7 a I~t ofinconsistency, and up and down the court Negatively, we still phjlosophy. lices 11010, and I don't think of 14 in the game against I'm demanding. ter than last year and and playing tougher de­ commit those turnovers Q: You guys are off turnjng it over less. Is Augustana at home. we've bad any bad ones. fense. -Li" . Curliss·Taylor that we don't need to to a good start this year, that something you re­ Q: You've said that Women's Ba;ketbaU Coach commjt, because a lot of and it looks like you're re­ -Chris Pilz ally emphasized in your UPCOMING GAMES you are optimistic about the them are unforced. A lot ally in store for a good sea­ Men's Ba ,kerbalJ Coach preparation? athletic department and the of that is just poor decision­ son, but how much can you A: Yeah, I think you're way everyone works together. making, so that stuff we've tell from three games? going to see that we're go­ Women's Basketball But what do you see here that you feel " got to constantly work on. A: I don't think you can tell a lot. " ing to take care of the basketball. needs to be focused on for improvement? Q: About once a week, you've been We think we're a lot better defensively, Good offense is taking care of the ball Dec. 4 What challenges do you face? having a group of us on the baseball team which is one thing we struggled with last year. and getting good shots. A: I think the biggest challenge right now is scrimmage against your team. What is the ra­ I think you can tell that because when you This team's basketball IQ is pretty high. So vs. Washburn the respect factor that the basketball program tionale behind that? What do you try to focus look at the three D-1 teams we've played, we hopefully that's going to be a strength. That is 5:30 p.m. has from outside sources. When you don't win, on during that time? were able to defend all those guys at a pretty an emphasis. We've really got six emphases: you don't get respect. You've got to earn it and A: We want to focus on playing bigger, good level. guarding, ball toughness, rebounding, transi­ Dec. 15 get the program going where you have a better quicker bodies that are strong athletes. That's And then we go up against Grand Valley tion defense, transition offense, and halfcourt at Grand Valley 5t. reputation, and I think everything w,ill fall into the main purpose, so that when we do face oth­ State, who beat Micrugan State, but we were offense. So, if we're going to get where we place when we start doing that. er teams, we'll have already faced a tougher. able to defend them, and even when they got need to get, taking care of the ball is maybe the 5 p.m. Q: You have a very young team with six team. We need to get you guys in there more! out to an 18 point lead, we came back with an biggest statistic. freshman and four sophomores. What do you 18-2 run on a team that's number two in Amer­ Dec. 17 expect from them? What will it take for them ica [in D-II]. Offensively, I just think we're going get VS. Harris Stowe to develop over time? See TAYLOR, page 11 See PILZ, page 11 5 p.m. , Dec. 31 at Oakland City 5 p.m. Tritons tripped up in Indiana for two loses last week Men's Basketball

By TOM SCHNABLE brief lead midway into the first half. all, the Tritons managed just under Unfortunately, Brown's perfor­ tons by outscoring them 16-8 for the Dec. 4 Indianapolis answered the UM-St. a 33 percent shooting average in the mance was not enough for the Tri­ win. Assistant Sports Editor vs. Central Bible Louis run to take a 31-20 lead into game. tons, as the Pumas defeated UM-St. Along with the contributions of 7:30 p.m. the break. Braxton Mills led the Greyhounds Lows 90-82 in overtime. Brown, senior Sky Frazier crupped in Fresh off its success in the UM-St. The second half proved to be the in scoring with 13 points, with Justin The Tritons trailed St. Joseph's by 16 points and eight boards. Dec. '1 7 Louis Thanksgiving Classic, the Tri­ same as the first, and Indianapolis Barnard and DeAndre Brock crup­ 15 points with a little over a half to Black finished with 13 points, go­ ton men's basketball team traveled to coasted to a 69-52 victory. ping in 11 points each. go, but UM-St. Louis stormed back ing 9-0f-1O from the charity stripe, VS. William Woods Indiana over the weekend to kick off TIle Tritons got a .balanced scor­ In Saturday's game with S1. Jo­ on a 26-10 run to take a marginal lead and Green added 12 points of his 7 p.m. Great Lakes Valley Conference play. ing attack from three of their newest seph's, the Tritons improved on their with under three minutes to play. own. The team was greeted mdely by players. dismal shooting performance against With the two teams tied at 74, Ja­ Ronald Coleman led· St. Joseph's Dec. 29 -30 the host schools in each game, with Junior Tim Green led UNI-St. Indianapolis by firing it in at well son Black had the opportunity to play in scoring with 31 points to go along at West Florida Indianapolis defeating the Tritons in Louis with 18 points on 8-of-15 over a 40 percent clip. the hero role with a last-second game with nine rebounds. the first game, and St. Joseph's taking shooting, with junior Larricus Brown No one had a bigger improvement winner, but the junior's shot was The losses dropped the Tritons' Tournament the second. and senior Paul Paradoskj contribut­ than Brown. blocked by a St. Joseph player. to 2-3 overall, and started them out Jan .3 In Thursday night's game with In­ ing 11 and 10 points a piece. The transfer put up a career-high In the extra session, the Pumas re­ at 0-2 in the GLVc. The team wel­ dianapolis, the Greyhounds jumped Brown's point total came from a 26 points on 7-of-1O shooting, includ­ gained the momentum they had when comes Central Bible on Tuesday for a vs. Southern Indiana out to an early 13-2 lead, but the Tri­ 4-of-17 shooting day, including 1- ing 5-of-7 from beyond the arc. He they jumped out to a big lead in the 7:30 game at the Mark Twain before 7:30 p.m. tons fought their way back to take a of-9 from three-point range. All in also went 7 -of-7 from the foul line. second half, and raced passed the Tri- breakllg for finals. December 3,2007 1:hc Q:urrrnt Page 11 Seniors lead Tritons to first win

By LAGUAN FUSE the second half and led by as much Senior Leslie Ricker finished the as 36 points in the game. game with six points, four rebounds Sports Editor UM-St. Louis recorded more and two assists. rebounds than St. Joseph's 41-26. Two new Tritons players com­ Senior Courtney Watts led UM­ Watts not only led the Tritons with bined for 15 points against the Pu­ St. Louis with 13 points in the 13 points in the game but also led mas. Mary Slaughter finished the Triton's 81-47 victOlY over the St. with nine rebounds and five assists. game shooting 4-for-6 and pulled Joseph's Pumas on Sunday. Watts shot 5-for-9 in the game and down eight rebounds. Megan Effin­ The conference win was the first shot 2-for-4 from behind the three­ ger ended with seven points and one By CAlE MARQUIS ing sense of failure; such is the ar­ "The press has to be neutral but of the season and the first win for point line. rebound. A&EEditOl' rogance of diplomacy." you have to part company with that Lisa Curliss-Taylor as head coach Kelly Mitchell led the Tritons UM- St. Louis shot 48 percent in Vulliamy told his audience that idea at a certain point, because oth­ for the Tritons. The team's overall with five offensive rebounds and the game compared to St. Joseph's while many people know about the erwiseyou become part oftheprob­ record is 1-4 and its GLVC record finished the game with eight total who shot 40 percent in the game. Following the horrors of the mass killings at Srebrenica, fewer lem, like the diplomats," he said. is 1-1. rebounds. Mitchell also had eight The Triton's bench totaled for 39 Holocaust in WWII, many people are aware Of the concentration camp "In the end, the courage and dig­ Seniors Amanda Miller and Tay­ points, shooting 4-for-7 in the game. points in the game. believed that genocide would nev­ at PrijedoL nity of the people is more important lor Gagliano were also among the The Tritons scored 27 points off of The next game for the Tritons er happen again in Europe. In the "The bookends of this war were that Karadzic and his drinking bud­ leading scorers in the game. the Pumas' 25 turnovers in the game. is the home opener Tuesday night 1990s, the world was shocked when Prijedor and the massacre at Sre­ dies," he said. Miller finished the game with The Pumas scored seven points off against Washburn in a nonconfer­ stories of genocide began to emerge benica," said Vulliamy. Stephanie Everson, graduate 10 points, shooting 5-for-9 from the of the Tritons' 14 turnovers. UM- St. ence game. field. Gagliano scored 12 points in Louis recorded a total of 11 steals in Conference play will not resume from the fanner Yugoslavia. Vulliarny had harsh words for student in Secondary Education, at­ the win and shot 5-for-8 in the gamc, the game while St. Joseph's only had until 2008 when the Tritons. host The conflict gave us the ~erm the situation in Bosnian now. To­ tended because of her interested in including two shots from behind the three. Southern Indiana on Jan. 3. "ethnic cleansing" and forced re­ day, the former Yugoslavia reminds international relations. arc. Sophomore Lacey Shalenko UM-St. Louis will still have to moval of non-Serbs, especially largely divided into areas of Or­ "I was a political science under­ The Tritons started the game on played nine minutes in the game and focus on winning nonconference Bosnian Muslims, by Serbian forc­ thodox Christian Serbs, Catholic grad. Although it (the lecture) was a 14-4 scoring run and never looked was perfect fi·om the field. Shalenko games against Grand Valley State es. International journalist Ed Vul­ Croats and Muslims and Vulliamy included as palt of my class today, back. The Tritons ended the first half shot 3-for-3 in the game including on Dec. 15, Harris Stowe on Dec. liamy was one of the first journalists reminded his listeners that many of I thought it would be extremely with a 20-point lead over the Pumas. one three-pointer and also had one 17 and Oakland City on New Year's to report on concentration camps those responsible for the killings re­ interesting and provide a point of The Tritons continued to dominate in assist and two rebounds. Eve. near Prijedor in 1992. main at large. view and perspective I might not A wry, energetic middle-aged "Bosnians are told they must for­ have been exposed to before," said man with a British accent, wearing give, forget, and move on, and this Everson. jeans with a leather vest, Ed Vul­ often comes from those who have She was surprised at the jour­ Q: What do you feel like your But defensively, we've got to keep tunity to play college basketball. We liamy spoke about that genocide reason to forget, the peqJetrators nalist's ability to speak dispassion­ team has to improve on throughout getting better. We've got to be giv­ try to tell these guys that you only get the season? ing up around 40-42 field goal per­ so many games in a four-year career, during the 1990s Bosnian war to themselves," said Vulli.amy "This ately about horrific experiences . A: I think if you're going to be a centage on defense. It can't be much so you'd better make the most of it a packed room in Clark Hall room includes the former diplomats. They "He seemed more detached than I championship level team, you have higher than that. We have to move up every night. 311 last Tuesday, November 27. need us to move on, so they are not thought you could be after experi­ to get better everyday. We've had to at least number two or three in the But you know, SlUE is probably Vulliamy is the author of "Sea- . drawn back in." encing this first hand." 34 practices now, and I don't think league in that category to get where our natural rival. Our school com­ sons in Hell: Understanding Bos­ "Truth and reconciliation can "I thought the talk was very in­ we've had any bad ones. And then we want to be. petes with them in everything: on the nia's War" and a former Washing­ work, as it has in South Africa, but teresting and I definitely want to you've got your intensity. If you're Q: What team do you look for­ athletic field, for students, for recog­ ton correspondent for The Observer in Bosnia, it lacks the reckoning," he visit the exhibit," she said. going to be a championship team, ward to playing the most this year? nition in the paper. . and a Rome correspondent for The said. "A reckoning is what the Ger­ "Prijedor: Lives from the Bos­ you've got to have your intensity ev­ A: Well, I don't know if there's So, if we have one game that's Guardian. He reported extensively mans did, painfully, [after WWII] nian Genocide" at the St. Louis eryday, so that's something we really anyone team. Our guys just need to big for our lmiversity, it would be on Bosnia in the 1990s. and. it produced an acknow1edge­ HMLC is the first exhibit on geno­ emphasize. be thankful that they have an oppor- that one. The journalist was in town as ment of the Holocaust and a democ­ cide not specifically related to the the keynote speaker at the opening racy. This is not happening in Bos­ Nazis' genocide against the Jewish !.~~~?~:/!:?~I Pa.~e.!~ "". " .." _._...... ".. ",, ...... ".... ""... ,,_.... ,, ...... "...... "...... " of "Prijedor: Lives from the Bos­ nia The reason why (Bosnian Serb people in World War II at a Holo­ nian Genocide," a new multimedia leader) Radovan Karadzic is still at caust museum. Q: The team has four seniors that But I think once they lmderstand UMSL student body as to why they exhibit at the St. Louis Holocaust large is part of it. " Vulliarny has been impressed have been here since day one: Aman­ what's expected, their leadership will should attend a game? Museum and Learning Center, lo­ "There is no mention of the con­ with the support he received from da Miller, Leslie Ricker, Courtney grow' even more. Right now, they A: They won't see a typical girls cated on the grounds of the Jewish centration camp at the site in Pri­ the Jewish community. He received Watts, and Taylor Gagliano. Ho,'\' need to be more vocal and be push­ basketball team. They're going to see Community Center, 12 Millstone jedor," Vulliamy said. "There is a a warm welcome when he spoke at has their leadership been to this team ing the other players. a lot of speed, and a team that gets up that's especially young? But to their defense, I think ev­ Campus Drive in St. Louis County. memorial there but it is to the fallen the opening of the exhibit on Sun­ and down the court. A: I think: it's difficult on them be­ erything they're having to adjust to is Plus, it's their school. We need While diplomats negotiated to Serbs, not the concentration camp." day, November ~5: "The whole ing under anew coach. They've been almost overwhelming. I think start­ to support all of our sports, and the settle the conflict and the United Na­ "One of the few achievements tiling has been somewhat over­ through a lot of inconsistency, and ing next semester, we're really going players will feed off of the student tions sent peaoekeepers that proved of this generati.on is to set up these whelming actually." he said. I'm demanding. I know from their to see them become leaders like they body. When you have people there, ineffective, the fighting continued. courts," he said speaking of the "For the most part, it is all very point of view that it's a difficult situ­ need to. it ups your adrenaline. It will help us "The Bosnian genocide went courts that have condemned the humbling, because of the scale of ation for them. Q: What would you tell the play even better. on for three years, while diplo­ perpetrators as war criminals. the tragedy and what has been hap­ mats continued to draw maps," said Vulliamy testified against some pening to the people, and their resil­ Vulliamy. "The bitter truth is we of the killers at the trails at The ience in the face of it.' The exhibit eh~ Thefe is a crash- H agu~ will be on display until May 200 . Get your fix at www.thecurrentonline.com

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be careful not to bully "Sconeborough" is drawn by Current cartoonist Elizabeth Gearheart others into follow- t5 ing you r lead. Best Margaret and Hooray advice: Persuade, do not push, and you will get the cooperation you need to move forward with your drt; dt steve\S! plans.

B. y. O. B. ) GEMINI Professor Herman paused when he heard that (May 21 to June 20) unmistakable thud -- another brain had imploded . Resist the urge to II gloat now that you have proved your detractors wrong. Instead, King Crossword charm them back into your ACROSS circle. Reme mber: A former 1 That girl foe can become your best 4 Sculptures, ally. e.g. 7 Hemingway sobriquet CANCER 11 Government (June 21 to July 22) "Margaret and Hooray" is drawn by Current cartoonist Cody Pertdns overthrow ~ You might want to 13 Shad product ~ cla im all the credit 14 Wife of Osiris for mak ing this holi­ SUPER! 15 Emanation day season special, but is it 16 ''The worth producing a lot of hurt Simpsons" feelings by rejeding offers of network help? Think about it. 17 Apiece 18 Soup stock 20 "- have this LEO dance?" (July 23 to Aug. 22) 22 Lummox lgnOre a co-worker's 24 Parody questionable behav­ 28 Tabloid topic Jl ior. Instead, put your 32 Pilfered energy into mak ing 33 Ridge your own projed special. 34 Web address 59 It lasts for 9 Snapshot 35 Afternoon Then sit ba ck and purr over part days 1 0 Blond shade affair your well -deserved applause. 36 Sharpen 60 Crucial 12 ''Well done!" 38 Commotion 37 Islander's 61 "- the fields gesture 40 Sister farewell we go" 19 Possessed 42 Wily 39 Unspecified 21 Affirmative 45 Info VIRGO 41 Extorts DOWN reply 47 Narc's (Auq. 23 Sept. 22) 43 " 1 Wound cover 23 Craze measure You might not w ant Wiedersehen" 2 TV time slot, 25 Entrance 48 Relaxation l1l> to accept those sug­ 44 Audacious often 26 Arm bone 49 No stay-at­ gested changes in 46 Exposed 3 Franc 27 Orange home your workplace. but do not 50 Arp's style replacement coating 50 Morning ch uck them out before you 53 Charged b t 4 Bow-wow!" 28 Cleat the moisture check them o.l.lt. You ~ou\d be , 55 Italian's 37- 5 Leeway decks? 51 Gorilla happily surprised. Across 6 Largest of 29 Honeycomb 52 Conk out 56 Grand story the lower 48 compartment 54 Aye 57 Figure head? 7 Comic's 30 Lotion anltthesis (Abbr.) pitch? additive LIBRA "Super!" is drawn by Current cartoonist Anthony Fowler 58 Otherwise 8 Simile center 31 Journal (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your holiday plan­ eo 2007 Killg Fealures S}nli. Inc. .n. ning might have to - tilke a bilCk seat for B.C.H.S. by stazie Johnson & John McGrath a bit so that you can handle a problem with a friend or family member. Your schedule resumes by the 8th.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Re lationships in general benefit dur­ THEALL N EW rtl ing the early part of the week, including BIO 1350: Conservation o f Biodive rsity in the w orkplace. Also exped Offers a solution .... some overdue changes in a personal situation.

- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Weekly SUDOKU ~ '" "Prudence" should "B.C.H.S" is drawn by Current cartoonists Stazie Johnson and John A. McGrath )<. • be your watchword . this week. Best not to by Linda Thistle be too open about some of the things that are currently SYNDICATED CARTOON happening in your li fe . 3 1 4 8 I: - . I; CAPRICORN 2 5 7 (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Money is on your 9 2 6 Y}> mind. so you should best mind how you are spending it. Take 8 7 6 another look at that holiday budget and see w here you 5 1 3 6 can make adjustments.

7 1 8 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) 7 3 4 ~ Resolving to revive ~ an old friendship 9 2 1 could open some old wounds. Are you sure you want to risk that? Think 1 5 6 7 this through before ma king a Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way commitment. that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the PISCES numbers from one to nine. (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your need to know 01FFlCULTV TH1S WEEK: * more about a new * * friend could lead to some* startling revelations. * Moderate * * Challenging Best advice: Keep an open HOO BOY! mind abo ut what you learn *** until all the fads are ill.

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