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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at IRL @ UMSL. It has been accepted for inclusion in Current (2010s) by an authorized administrator of IRL @ UMSL. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 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

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After the show, people gathered around The Pentatonix Merchandise Booth

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THE UNDERCURRENT By Ashlee Carlstrom WHAT IS YOUR DREAM JOB?

MAYRA RICO, STEFAN SMILJANIC, EVAN HURT, Junior, Nursing Sopomore, Accounting Senior, Psychology “To be the owner of my own “I’d say working with wild “My dream job is to be clinic. I would like to provide life probably somewhere in a psychiatric physicians resources that are affordable Alaska.” assistant. It gives me an to the community. 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. Cur- City, so Carole Basile, dean of rently, it serves 150 children in the College of Education, gave North St. Louis County provid- introductions and began the ing in-school and after school press conference. Also in atten- programs. Te press conference dance were former State Senator ROB SIFFORD/THE CURRENT was called for 10:55 a.m., but and minority leader Maida the Governor was unable to Coleman and Judge Marvin Missouri Governor Jay Nixon outlines partnership with UMSL details arrive until 11:30 a.m. Teer. North County. Te Governor Other partnerships to beneft ever has,’” said Senator Cole- “Tere is no greater tool to “Te $500,000 will go hosted training for over 200 the community include: North man. reduce poverty than education. towards those men and women North County teachers and ad- County Inc. and the Regional Governor Nixon has made And what we know is that there who want to do better in school. ministrations and will continue Business Council are launching education a top priority during is no greater way to increase the Tey will get the opportunity to meet with them in the future. a program that provided relief his administration. Missouri’s hope in a young person than to now, to get the tutoring that Dan Isom and Attorney Gen- to small business owners; the high school graduation rate is empower them with education they need in order to move for- eral Kris Koster met in a round state of Missouri partnered with now the eighth highest in the and then to allow them to break ward in a global economy where table discussing policing issues Centene to create 200 new jobs nation, according to the press their own chains of poverty and we know that math and science, around the state, the growing in the area; Emerson Electric release. “Tis is just the begin- the social ills that have kept our if you don’t have it then you’re coalition of judges and attor- Company is donating $4.4 ning; our children need our community back for so long,” out of the loop when it comes neys getting behind reforming million in scholarships, and the help more than ever before. Alderman French said. to job opportunities,” Senator the justice system. Te business Urban League hosted a Fergu- Our children are below prof- Nixon along with State Nasheed said. community has stepped up led son Job Fair. ciency and a major way when Senator Jamilah Nasheed and Governor Nixon created by UMSL and Te Current “We can rest assured that it comes to math and science in Alderman French announced a the newly formed Ofce of alumni State Treasurer Clint Marget Mead was absolutely profciency. We are going to get $500,000 grant to expand access Community Engagement led by Zweifel, as Missouri teamed up right when she stated, ‘One them where they need to be,” to math and science tutoring Senator Coleman and Deputy with the Regional Chamber and should never doubt that a small Senator Nasheed said. and enrichment programs for an Director Judge Teer. Te Gover- other business groups to provide group of thoughtful, committed additional 350 students from nor started several constructive $1 million to support busi- citizens can change the world. low-income families in St. Lou- activism groups around St. Lou- nesses afected in these areas. Indeed it is the only thing that is. Te funding will be provided is that are meeting now to help Disability discussed at What’s Current Wednesdays ALBERT NALL STAFF WRITER On October 1, Dr. April Editor Kat Riddler, graduate, is associated with that person,” person who is assisting with to people with disabilities. More Regester, assistant professor English, moderator of the event. Regester said. She addressed the him. Also, ask if the disabled specifcally, Zahn spoke of the of special education at the Te overtone of the discus- concept of what is called ‘iden- person wants help,” Regester SUCCEED program on the University of Missouri—St. sion was the concept of disabil- tity language,’ when people talk said. UMSL Campus. SUCCEED Louis discussed the challenges ity. Dr. Regester highlighted about their disabilities. “What “Te New York Times” is a post-secondary program at of Disability Awareness in a that the university provides identity language means is that article, published October 30, UMSL for students age 18 to 25 college setting. Te dialog was information and processes for the person with the disability 2012, distributed at the lecture, years old with intellectual and part of the monthly “What’s accommodations mandated is free to identify themselves in strengthened the discussion developmental disabilities. De- Current Wednesday” discussion under the Americans with any way they like, and that is on wheelchair accessibility. signed to encourage confdence series that is co-sponsored by Disabilities Act. “Disability their right. Tis is the diference Many in attendance addressed building for its participants, “Te Current” and “Te New means a lot of diferent things between another person impos- that very issue. David Harris, SUCCEED utilizes an individu- York Times” with support from to various people. Te notion ing on a person with a disability, senior, nursing, did not think alized curriculum and approach the Ofce of Student Life and of who has a disability is often and empowerment for that too much about the article at to career development services Community Outreach and described by people who do not person,” Regester said. until he started reading the for its members. According to Engagement at UMSL. Te have a disability, and through One of the things that article. “I like how the young Zahn, the UMSL campus is one lecture by Dr. Regester took their perspectives, belie the Regester discussed was the use man described himself as not of two universities in the area place in the Student Govern- defnition of what is normal,” of language in communicating being handicapped, but got into to have a program like SUC- ment Association chambers in Regester said. “We often put about those who have disabili- a wheelchair, and rode around CEED. “I feel that our univer- the Millennium Student Center labels on people based on what ties. “While the use of language like he was. He was struggling sity is very welcoming and open from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. with is the most obvious. And what may be small, I prefer to think right and left. So in that situa- to people with disabilities, and approximately 30 people in does that kind of thinking say of the university as providing tion, I would be like, ‘how did UMSL is a leader in the state attendance. Pizza and beverages about how we value people with disability services to students. In I get in here, I don’t know.’ It on expanding the concept of were served, and a fyer sum- disabilities?” that way, we defne the concept would take me a lot longer, and diversity beyond just being race marizing an article published “We often label a person of a service over the place where there would be a lot of detours,” and gender, to include disability in “Te New York Times” with a disability based on the services is provided,” she Harris said. awareness,” Zahn said. about disability awareness was categories such as race, gender said. Regester spoke of etiquette Patricia Zahn, director of distributed at the event. Te or sexual orientation for exam- in approaching people with community outreach, spoke on discussion was opened with an ple. When we do that we often disabilities. “Address the person how UMSL compares to other introduction by Current News ignore the other attributes that with the disability, and not the college campuses on accessibility 4 FEATURES THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM October 6, 2014 Veteran Feminists of America sponsor lecture

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On September 27, the awards dinner to honor national ond wave feminism, which she of Representatives in the 77 convention, “We can’t just talk, Veteran Feminists of America and local labor leaders, as well as described as the “untold story.” district in St. Louis, was also we’ve got to act.” (VFA) presented “Labor & the to name feminists from the past. According to Rand, many wom- part of the introductions. “Tis Te Veteran Feminists of Women’s Movement: Te un- Te second-wave feminist en during World War 2 worked conference is very important, America is a nonproft orga- told story and why it matters” at movement was a period of polit- in factories while the men were because when we talk about nization for those who were the Renaissance Grand Hotel in ical crusading for women’s issues at war, “When the second wave the movement, it is about the involved in activism during the downtown St. Louis from 9:00 that frst began in the United women’s movement was begin- vote for equal opportunities for second wave of the feminist a.m. to 5:30 p.m. States in the early 1960’s and ning in the early 1960’s, the all,” Gardner said. “We ask you movement. Te aim of the orga- A group of prominent lasted through the early 1980s. assumption was the movement to encourage women, as well nization is to chronicle material speakers on feminist history Second-wave feminism expand- was led by professional, well-ed- as men with the same ideas to from archives and oral histories delved into an exploration of ed past the initial triumphant ucated, upper middle-class support universal rights for all,” about the second wave women’s the key roles that women played achievement of voting and suburban women.” Rand said. Gardner said. movement for the beneft of in the second wave feminist property rights secured in the “Many of the women Te conference included a journalists, historians and other movement with an emphasis frst wave feminist movement in factory workers did not want line-up that featured keynote scholars of feminism. Te end on organized labor. Topics at the early part of the 20th centu- to go back home to be house- speaker and feminist scholar goal of VFA is to encourage the the seminar ran the gambit ry. It spread into public debate wives. Tey wanted and needed Brigid O’Farrell, the author solidarity forged during years from “What happened to Rosie on such issues as the workplace the well-paying jobs they held of “Rocking the Boat-Union of impassioned activism, to the Riveter?” to “Equality in and its efects on the family, during the war. Te women Women’s Voices, 1915-1975.” “I honor feminist heroes, as well the Age of Title VII of the sexual harassment and equal pay spent the time from 1945 to the look forward to a discussion of as to document the history of Civil Rights Act of 1964.” In and conditions for women. early ‘60s, fghting to keep their how we can move forward with the women’s movement. For addition, the objective of the Pam Ross, a treasurer of jobs, and working within their one movement. Te challenge more information about Veteran seminar included highlighting VFA introduced Kathy Rand organizations and unions. Tey for each of us in the room today, Feminists of America, contact triumphs for women, as well as who gave an overview of the were involved in starting the is how we can use our history to their website at www.vfa.us. the role that women are playing second wave feminist movement second wave feminist move- help in our continuing struggle VFA also has pages on Facebook in contemporary organization- in St. Louis. Rand, a member ment,” Rand said. for women’s equality, O’Ferrell and Twitter. al strategy. At the end of the of the VFA’s Board of Directors, Kimberly Gardner, a said. She then quoted Eleanor lecture there was a cocktail and elaborated on the origins of sec- member of the Missouri House Roosevelt who said at a 1955

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Continuing Education Credit available through Maryville University October 6, 2014 The Current A&E 5 Gerald Way debuts great solo album ‘Hesitant Alien’ JACQUELINE IRIGOYEN STAFF WRITER Gerard Way produced “Hesitant act, while his vocals are more of a Alien” after the break up of his former background noise. In this case it works band, My Chemical Romance. Way, who out perfectly. Way uses a range of pitches was the former lead singer, had broken in this song that really showcase his his silence and made his way back into talent. the music business as a solo act. My “Juarez” starts of really heavy with Chemical Romance split up in late 2013, a guitar rif following the drums. Tis after the band expressed diferent views is defnitely an angrier song of of Way’s about where it was headed. album. His vocals consist of yelling and a In the midst of what would be the lot of angry guitar solos. last MCR album, Way was writing some “Drug Store Perfume” is more of his own music that would later result melancholic and classical. Te overall feel in “Hesitant Alien.” Tis music is not reminds this reviewer of an ‘80s prom associated with anything that he has dance. Tis is a love ballad about a girl written and produced before giving Way who has waited for the real deal when it a certain kind of freedom that he did not comes to falling in love, but she is having have with MCR. It certainly feels like he a hard time fnding it. It is one of Way’s is using some similar sounds from some more personal songs. of his favorite bands like “Pixies” and “How’s It Going to Be” seems upbeat “the Smiths.” Gerard Way re-invented and employs a synthesizer which adds IMAGE COURTESY OF WARNER BROS./REPRISE RECORDS himself with this record and he did it in to that happy feeling. However, after Hesitant Alien cover art a big way. looking at the lyrics like, “You made a Te song “No Shows” starts of with promise then you hide, and you said a particular person, or more than one, physically during these last few years. a guitar ballad and some background we’d all be dead by twenty-fve,” it does but either way he is defnitely sending a Overall, this album is remarkable. vocals by Way. Te drumbeats almost not seem quite so joyful. Te song message. Gerard Way found himself and found seem like they are more of the main almost feels like Way is singing this to “Brother” is another personal song his own voice, and is making a name for from this record. When Way was in himself. Tis album really shows how MCR, he was battling drug and alcohol talented and original he is as an artist. STL fries fsh and chicken addiction and it almost took his life With any musician who goes solo after WILLIAM PATTERSON more than once. Tis song talks about a band break up, there is an element of STAFF WRITER the things needed to bring out a certain taking a big chance with how people will feeling or emotion. Way uses a lot of react. Way took that chance and he did If one is tired of the monotony of 12 assorted pieces for $24 and as large as metaphors in this song that make sense, not disappoint. cafeteria food, a good change-up would 50 pieces for $80. considering where he was mentally and GRADE : B+ be the St. Louis Fish and Chicken Grill Sandwhiches are additional items on located at the intersection of New Flo- the menu. Choose from options such as rissant Road and Airport Road. St. Louis cheeseburgers, Philly cheesesteaks and Fish and Chicken provides a variety gyros. All sandwiches come with fries and of fried fsh and poultry dishes. Along cost under $8. After the sandwiches are with those meals, other entrees such as the salad choices and side orders. Tese burgers, Philly cheesesteaks and T-bone include chicken ravioli, onion rings and steaks are available. Tey serve beverages okra, with prices ranging from about $2 and desserts such as cheesecake, too. A to $6. Listed desserts provide people the dieting individual is not highly recom- choice of small or large size cakes and mended by the reviewer to dine in at. pies. Steak options one can choose from People who walk in this restaurant are T-bones and rib-eye steaks. Tese op- will notice that there is not much room tions also come with shrimp or potatoes. to line up at the counter or seating room During a Saturday evening visit, the inside, giving it an intimate, somewhat restaurant was a bit crowded. Although hole-in-the-wall feel. Tere is seating this was the case, this reviewer still outside, if one chooses to enjoy their receive his food quickly. For dinner, this meal outside. It is open from 10 a.m. to reviewer ordered a small chicken gizzards 10 p.m. meal. Te meal consisted of half a pound St. Louis Fish and Chicken has a of fried chicken gizzards and fries. Te multitude of menu items of various sizes. chicken gizzards were very favorful and One menu option is the chicken wings. well-seasoned. Te food was very hot, It comes in orders as small as three wings since it is not cooked until ordered. Tis with French fries for $4, or as large makes it fresher. Te meal cost about $5 as 100 wings for $60. Te 100 wings and some change, not too expensive for a order does not come with fries. Another college student. chicken option is a chicken mix consist- St. Louis Fish and Chicken is one of ing of chicken wings, thighs and legs. several restaurants one can visit by riding Te pricing is similar to the chicken wing the free Ferguson Lunch Trolley, a shuttle options. Another choice is the chicken that takes students from the University dinner. One can choose from chicken of Missouri-St. Louis campus throughout tenders, nuggets or gizzards. Chicken Ferguson to diferent restaurants such as dinners are served with fries and cost up Te Whistle Stop and the neighborhood to $6 for the small, half pound option or Imo’s Pizza. Tis is a great option for $9 for the large whole pound option. students who do not want to lose their Tere are several fsh options. Fish parking spot, do not have a car, or would dinners are served with fries in small like to save on gas. Te Ferguson trolley and large sizes. One can choose tilapia, runs every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. catfsh, jack fllet or shrimp. Jumbo to 2 p.m. in the afternoon. It picks stu- shrimp is the most expensive item, dents up at several locations around the costing almost $11 for the small portion UMSL campus and will take them back and $19 for the large one. Similar to the to campus, similar to the UMSL shuttle chicken selections, one can also get fsh service. trays in family size portions as small as 6 SPORTS THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM October 6, 2014 Triton volleyball beats S&T rivals ERIC HARRIS SPORTS EDITOR

Going into the Mark Twain Building Friday night, October 3, the University of Missouri – St. Louis volleyball team knew what to expect from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Just two weeks ago, the Tritons traveled to Rolla, Missouri to take on the Miners. Tey returned with a disappointing 3-1 loss. Te Tritons came out in the frst set on the ofensive, coming from behind to win the frst set with Allie Ewing, senior, liberal studies, scoring the fnal point to win the frst set 25-21. UMSL posted a powerful second set score of 25-22. In the third set the Tritons were able to make a come back and held the score close. Te Tritons capitalized on the momentum built up in the third, to win a close fourth set 25-22. Reversing the result with a 3-1 win over S&T in an exciting fashion. ERIC HARRIS/THE CURRENT Jory Siebenmorgen, sophomore, studio art, led the team with 15 kills, Junior Jory Siebenmorgen leaps to strike the ball against S&T followed closely by Ewing with 12 kills and Carly Ochs, junior, with 11. in a close game in all fve sets with a fnal justice, with 10. liam Jewell College before heading to the Tis thrilling victory comes of the score of 3-2. Tritons took the frst, fourth With these two wins added to the Great Lakes Valley Conference and Great heels of a tough loss to in-town rivals, and ffth sets, set scores were 25-12, 21- record book, UMSL’s volleyball team Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Maryville University, with 3-1. Te 25, 24-26, 25-22 and15-9 respectively. currently stands 9-5 overall and 6-3 in Crossover Tournament (GLVC/GLIAC) Tritons volleyball team followed up their In Saturday’s game, Siebenmorgen and conference. Next week, they travel to October 17-18 in Aurora, Illinois. victory over Missouri S&T by defeating Ochs led the team with 15 kills each, Kansas City and Liberty, Missouri to Drury University the following afternoon followed by Jessica Ploss, junior, criminal take on Rockhurst University and Wil-

Fall tennis ends at home “ ERIC HARRIS HHHH. ONE OF THE SPORTS EDITOR BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR. Te fall individual portion of the doubles, so that was a nice surprise.” Jeremy Renner delivers an Oscar®-caliber performance. tennis season came to a close Sunday, On the women’s doubles team, October 5th when the University of Renee Verboven, junior, civil engineer- Smartly directed. A must-see movie.” Missouri – St. Louis hosted their frst ing, and Annie Hayes, freshman, unde- Steve Oldfield, FOX-TV Women’s Tournament. Tis tourna- cided, along with doubles team Leanne ment provided some solid competition Cantalupo, senior, civil engineering, for the Tritons. It featured other local and Natalia Carvalhais, junior, busi- schools such as Lindenwood University, ness, made it to the top 16 round at the Maryville University and Truman State Women’s ITA Midwest Regionals. Coach University. Te Triton’s tennis team now Rich Gyllenborg is interested to see how has approximately a three-month break the women will fare this spring stating, to prepare for the duals portion of the “[Te] women have all been solid so far. season, which starts in late January. Cantalupo has had a good fall, freshman Highlights from the men’s side Annie (Hayes) has done good, too. Ver- include Tim McLarty, senior, interna- boven and Carvalhais went to the ITAs tional business, and Alberto Maza Mar- and did great. Tey are practicing hard. tin, freshman, business administration, Tey are competing hard.” AWAITING winning their fights at the Billiken Clas- RESULTS FROM UMSL WOMEN’S sic while Dario Vidaurre, sophomore, TENNIS TOURNAMENT OCT 4-5. business, went 3-1 in his fight at the Going into this winter’s training Eastern Illinois University Invitational. session, Coach Gyllenborg already has At the Intercollegiate Tennis Association plans set and knows what they will need Midwest Regionals, Nils Mueggenburg, to work on. “We had a little wake up senior, international business, along with call, which is good news going into the Maza Martin made it to the semifnals in spring. It [fall season] was kind of a doubles, while Harry Heyburn, senior, rollercoaster ride,” Gyllenborg said. “I economics, made the top 16 by upsetting think they are more focused now and the No. 10 seed player from conference will take this winter more seriously. Our rival Lewis University. mental toughness needs to get stronger. FOCUS FEATURES PRESENTS A BLUEGRASS FILMS PRODUCTIONA FILM BY MICHAEL CUESTA JEREMY RENNER“KILL THE MESSENGER”ROSEMARIE DEWITTRAY LIOTTA McLarty discussed the frst portion We have a lot of skill. Our doubles need TIM BLAKE NELSON BARRY PEPPER OLIVER PLATT MICHAEL SHEEN MICHAEL KENNETH WILLIAMS MARY ELIZABETH WINSTEAD AND ANDY GARCIA CASTING MUSIC MUSIC EDITED PRODUCTION DIRECTOR OF of the season saying, “Te fall [season] to be better. We work on mental tough- BYAVY KAUFMAN, CSA SUPERVISORJIM BLACK BYNATHAN JOHNSON BYBRIAN A. KATES, ACE DESIGNERJOHN PAINO PHOTOGRAPHYSEAN BOBBITT, BSC EXECUTIVE PRODUCED was a little bit up and down, we had both ness through our physical workouts and PRODUCERSPETER LANDESMAN PAMELA ABDY DON HANDFIELD MICHAEL BEDERMAN BYSCOTT STUBER NAOMI DESPRES JEREMY RENNER BASED UPON WRITTEN DIRECTED successes and disappointments but we’re getting our confdence and skill level[s] THE BOOKS “DARK ALLIANCE”BY GARY WEBB AND“KILL THE MESSENGER”BY NICK SCHOU BYPETER LANDESMAN BYMICHAEL CUESTA feeling extremely positive and upbeat higher for doubles. We have a tough www.KillTheMessengerTheFilm.com

ARTWORK: ©2014 FOCUS FEATURES LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. going into the spring [season]. In the schedule this spring. I expect the players BASED ON A TRUE STORY past, we’ve always been a better ‘singles’ to be better then than they are now. We team than ‘doubles’ team, but we had have had discussions at practice, we will some success at the ITA tournament in give them the tools that they need.” IN THEATERS OCTOBER 10TH

5x8 College Campaign BW October 6, 2014 The Current OPINIONS 7 No puff-zone passes, years ago CYNTHIA FORD STAFF WRITER Te verdict is in, and actually, it Many students wondered where the venient. ed students should be forced to write an has been for quite some time now. As policy actually came from and why they So what about the smokers? Do they ‘essay explaining why their prerogative of January 1, 2012 the University of didn’t get a vote in the matter. It turns have a say in the matter? Teir stance on to smoke is more important than the Missouri St. Louis has joined other out that students actually did have a say. this issue is quite obvious when anyone comfort and health of others’. college campuses to become a smoke- According to Dan Rosner, accounting sees a group of smokers gathered outside Te majority of students suggested free zone. According to the American and management and Student Govern- of the Social Science Building during the school charge fnes to those found Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation, there ment Association president, “Te smok- their break. Where some student smokers sneaking a smoke on campus, 41% sug- are at least 500 universities and colleges ing policy came about in 2008 when the feel that their rights have been invaded gested a $5 fne and about 32% suggest- that have campus-wide smoking bans. student group Peers Advocating Smoke- by the new policy, the nonsmokers al- ed a $15 fne, while only 15% felt that a Many students wonder where this policy free Solutions brought for a referendum ready felt invaded by the smoke itself. $50 fne would be reasonable. Te best came from and where their opinions to Student Government where it was Tere are a great number of alterna- suggestion I found was to have smoking factored in the debate. Some students passed by a student wide vote,” (Bastien tives to nicotine smoking. Many of the zones, actual designated areas for student argued that smoking cigarettes helps 2010, “New smoking ban policy to students surveyed suggested activities like smokers. Since the area outside of SSB them manage their daily stressors from take efect Jan. 1, 2011”). Tis state- sports, herbal teas and exercising as op- seems to be the smoker hot-zone, why college life, while others propose that ment seemed to agree with the feelings posed to smoking. One valid point that not have the smoking zone near that ‘smoking provides excuses for stress.’ It of most UMSL students, almost 59% arose was that e-cigarettes are perfectly area? is not only dangerous to the smoker, but of students surveyed felt that college legal at UMSL and have none of the Students should also feel free to also to the environment and their peers. campuses should be allowed to enforce harmful efects of traditional cigarettes. voice their concerns. UMSL has always Well, whether students are for smoking policies of smoking on campus. When Although the policy has been in been a campus which encourages student on campus or against it, the policy has asked if schools should have a zero-toler- place for almost two years now, a mean- opinions and this case is no exception. been in efect for some time now. How- ance policy for smoking, the results were ingful punishment for policy-breakers As the debate continues, students must ever, based on recent surveys conducted, exactly 50%-50%. has yet to be established. Students recognize that the policy has already tak- the fact that UMSL is now a smoke-free According to the UMSL website, surveyed had a few comical suggestions en efect, whether or not they agree with campus came as a surprise to students: ‘we are tobacco-free on all indoor and when asked what consequences there it. As we come to accept or reject this only 2% of those surveyed felt that outdoor campus properties, which should be, such as ‘non-smokers [should] regulation we also must take into consid- UMSL is a zero-tolerance nonsmoking include university-owned and univer- hate them’, but there were a number of eration the rights of others, smokers and campus. UMSL may identify itself as a sity-leased buildings, parking garages, plausible responses. One person suggest- non-smokers, alive. smoke-free campus, but the consequenc- parking lots, outdoor grounds, sidewalks es of the violators remains unknown. and vehicles.’ While it is prohibited to I polled the streets (or the classrooms) smoke on campus, students still have Mandatory attendance of UMSL to fnd what students really the ability to smoke in their cars. Many thought about the policy. smokers fnd this solution to be incon- called into question CULLEN WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Te life of a student can be quite should not be penalized when and if a hectic. Between going to class, home- class is missed. work, job and other day-to-day activities Te average student, going to class, there is not much time for anything else, doing homework, and working a full- and what happens when these obligations time job, is considered to have an 80 interfere with each other? What happens hour ‘work’ week. Tese over-worked if a student has to skip class to cover a students are paying anywhere from $915- work shift or if they miss a day or two in $2500 per class. It should be their choice order to take a much needed break? For of whether they attend class or not. Tat the majority of classes they would lose, being said, I do not condone missing out what many professors call, ‘participation on class, but I also do not condone man- points.’ Tese ‘points’ are put in place datory attendance. Te professor is going to make sure that students attend every to get paid regardless of students attend- class, however; should professors make ing class and the student will be charged attendance mandatory, and should it for the class regardless of the fact that he automatically afect your fnal grade? or she may miss a few days throughout Te University of Missouri – St. the semester. It would be wise to attend Louis academic policy relays the message each and every class, but that is simply that, ‘Students are expected to attend not the case. class regularly and, in accordance with We are all adults. Tis is not kin- the UMSL bylaws, faculty may establish dergarten. We live in a fast-paced world HOW WOULD IT FEEL TO penalties for excessive absences. Students where balancing class, homework, work absent for more than three successive and other activities is an everyday strug- classes may be reported to the dean.’ gle. Tere are bound to be missed days, GET UP TO 100% And while I agree that students should and it is these days that may ultimately not miss consecutive class time, a day afect a student’s fnal grade. Whether or here and there throughout the semester not you agree, I feel as though mandatory COLLEGE TUITION? should not result in a penalty towards the attendance should be abolished. student’s fnal grade. Te other side of this argument As a member of the Air National Guard, you’ll receive up to 100% suggested that UMSL and many uni- college tuition assistance. Plus, you’ll develop the real-world skills want to be versities, for that matter, along with the you need to compete in today’s economy. And because you serve professor(s), require students to attend part-time, you can work or go to school full-time. All while receiving a class for a number of reasons. Tese regular paycheck and affordable insurance coverage. HEARD reasons would be to keep the class size up or to make sure that the students do well ??? in class since providing a lecture to a class sign up for Contact us to learn more. of three students may seem like a waste of time. Tese are all logical reasons that hold merit, but students are ultimately THE CURRENT responsible for their attendance and thecurrent-online.com/about-us/employment

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