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VOL. 48 ISSUE 1448 The Current OCT 6, 2014 UMSL’S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWS From YouTube to Touhill, Pentatonix music amazes JENNIFER EMILY ADDY LAI STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER YouTube sensation and acapella group, Pentatonix, perform at Touhill Performing Arts Center PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ADDY LAI/THE CURRENT as well as the winning group of show was the group’s cover the third season of NBC’s “Te of “Say Something,” origi- Sing-Of,” . An American acap- nally performed by A Great Big pella group that consists of fve World feat. Christina Aguilera. vocalists who originated from Te vocalists’ voices echoed Arlington, Texas. Pentatonix throughout the theater and sent is comprised of lead vocalists chills through the captivated Scott Hoying, Kristin “Kristie” crowd. Teir performance of the Maldonado, and Mitch Grassi, “Evolution of Music” demon- vocal bass Avriel “Avi” Kaplan, strated their technical skills, and and beatboxer Kevin K.O. Olu- accomodated their audience of sola. Originally a three member diferent ages. group comprised of Scott, Kris- Pentatonix’s involvment tie, and Mitch, they eventually with their audience, a con- found the need for a bassist and nection that is rarely seen at a beatboxer to reach stardom. concerts, was defnitely one of Te band name derives from the the key reasons why audiences fve-note music scale, pentaton- were begging for an encore. ic, replacing the ‘c’ with an ‘x’. Mitch, wanting a photograph Te band redefnes the meaning of the enthusiastic crowd, took of an acapella concert. out his cell phone and started to Pentatonix performed take a panoramic photo as Scott some songs from their previ- hummed to the tune of “Jeop- ous albums along with a couple ardy”. Later, they asked for au- On one of the last stops of other selections from their the ability of singing more than dience participation in creating sung to during the concert. of their 2014 tour, Pentatonix newly released third album. one note at a time, and Kevin’s the background vocals for their Te vocal group closed rocked St. Louis with a sold- Teir unexpected soprano to skill of playing the cello while original song “Natural Disas- with a big thank you and in out concert at the Blanche M. bass vocal range and stylistic beat-boxing, also known as ter”. Te crowd did not hesitate turn received cheers and a Touhill Performing Arts Center capability had them perform- ‘cello-boxing’. Kevin was even to sing and clap along when standing ovation. Tey look at the University of Missouri ing covers of diferent genres able to perform his own original instructed to do so. In addition, forward for their return to the — St. Louis on October 4 at 7 such as pop, electronica, reggae, piece called “Renegade.” Te as a surprise to the audience, Avi city. Teir new album PTX Vol. p.m. Pentatonix had the crowd R&B, dubstep, and more. Tis audience were truly in awe with took a chair out from the side of III is currently available, one a on their feet cheering “PTX” for attracted a diverse audience. the performance, with some the stage and chose a very lucky new Christmas album, “Tat’s not just one, but two encores. Despite being an acappella fans screaming their love for the audience member to be seated Christmas to Me”, is on its way Commonly known as PTX, group, Pentatonix showcased group. in the hot seat: this individual to production. Pentatonix is a vocal sensation Avi’s skill of overtone singing, Another highlight of the would get the opportunity to be ADDY LAI/THE CURRENT After the show, people gathered around The Pentatonix Merchandise Booth INSIDE UMSL Partnership pg 3 Album Review pg 5 UMSL Volleyball pg 6 Comics Return pg 8 2 THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM October 6, 2014 THE CURRENT STAFF THE CURRENT ONLINE EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Anna Glushko Managing Editor Kat Riddler Correction for Issue #1447 News Editor Kat Riddler Features Editor Karlyne Killebrew Te Current wishes to apologize to the Chancellor of Univeristy of Missouri — Saint Louis, Tomas George. A mispelling of his Sports Editor Eric Harris name in an article located on page 8, “Alumni attend Founders’ dinner at Ritz-Carlton,” was, not wittingly, allowed to be put into print. A&E Editor Cate Marquis We ofer our deepest apologies to Chancellor George. Opinions Editor LaTwuanna Troupe Copy Editors Dominique McPherson, Campus Jessica Caudill, Jane Lakayil Ferguson arrests continue Crime Staff Writers Albert Nall, William WILLIAM PATTERSON Report Patterson, Daniel C. Hodges, CRIME REPORTER Jacqueline Irigoyen, Jennifer Emily, WILLIAM PATTERSON Cullen Williams, Cynthia Ford, Te night of Octo- Michael Brown pro- rights groups thought St. Ann jail because the CRIME REPORTER Lotte Jönsson ber 2, 13 more people tests under unclear cir- were uncalled-for Ferguson jail has been were arrested outside cumstances. Police say reasons, like violating too over capacity. October 1, two people, one of the Ferguson Police that the protesters were noise ordinances. Tey of them a University Missou- Department during arrested for what civil were taken over to the ri — St. Louis student, were arrested at Oak Residential DESIGN Hall for marijuana possession. Design Editor Eric Wynen SGA parking questionnaire On October 2, a handgun was Photo Editor Ryan Brooks displayed after a confronta- Web Editor Cate Marquis DANIEL C. HODGES tion between two students in Staff Photographers STAFF WRITER Millennium South Garage. Te Rob Sifford, Adrienne Lai UMSL police department is still Cartoonist/Artists Brett Heuer,Greg Te University of Missou- and shuttling at UMSL. Tose believe in sitting around and investigating. Hartl, Mike “MR” Nash ri — St. Louis Student Gov- who are unhappy with the doing nothing about com- ernment Association (SGA) is status quo are being asked to plaints.” Students who were not taking on the issue of student sign a signature page. Te SGA approached by the SGA, but BUSINESS parking. plans on gathering support for would like to contribute to their UMSL Business Manager Cate Marquis Following up on student the position before deciding initiative, can either stop by the Advertising Director Britni Fischer complaints, senators from the on a course of action. SGA, Student Government Ofce or PD Distribution Manager Lori Dresner SGA are circulating among President Cameron Roark, send an email to [email protected]. Social Media Director LaTwuanna Troupe students asking them how they junior, criminology, said, “As a Roark said that all emails will be feel on the issues of parking student government, we do not documented. 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I offer opportunity to mold myself in service to bilinguals in the a growing and accelerating Hispanic community.” feld.” MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 71 76 75 68 60 63 67 55 53 56 56 47 47 53 October 6, 2014 The Current NEWS 3 Governor Nixon unveils UMSL partnership plan KAT RIDDLER NEWS EDITOR Missouri Governor Jay by the Department of Social Nixon held a press conference Services to the College of Ed- on October 2 in Woods Hall ucation at UMSL through the 101 announcing a new partner- federal Temporary Assistance ship between the University of for Needy Families (TANF) Missouri—St. Louis and North program. Tis partnership will Campus. Te North Campus is also give UMSL students a place an organization founded by St. to volunteer their time and gain Louis Alderman Antonio French hands-on experience. in 2012 to provide targeted, Chancellor Tomas George intensive educational supports was unable to attend because of to help lift students and their a curator’s meeting in Kansas families out of poverty.