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ISSUE 1124 Your source for campus news (lnd information See page 13 Get your words crossed.

Grant First Lady speaks t o aimed at St. Louis women catching Laura Bush campaigns at 'W Stands for Women' rally in Frontenac

BY KATE DROLET internet ....iCli tor-in:(;jjiej "I learned at an early age that women can make an incredible predators difference in our world," First Lady Laura Bush told a crowd of supporters at the 'W' Stands for Women program, BY M.K. STALLINGS hosted by the Republican National --..- -'--"' ... _... . - Staff Writer Committee. St. Louis women ranging from toddlers to seniors gathered at the Hilton Frontenac hotel on Tuesday, The Children's Advocacy Services Aug. 17, to rally for the First Lady and of Greater St Louis, located on the the Bush campaign. South Campus of UM-St. Louis, was Several prominent Missouri recently granted $12,160 to continue politicians, including Missouri conducting workshops that protect Secretary of State candidate and children from Internet predators. current Speaker of the Missouri House The Internet not only provides Catherine Hanaway, Brenda Talent, world citizens a faster means of wife of Sen. Jim Talent and Lt. Gov. Casey Ulrichl The Curren! candidate Peter Kinder, · came to communication, but according to A crowd applauds the appearance of First Lady Laura Bush at the support the RepUblican National CASGSL, it provides predators with lOW Stands for Women" rally held at the Frontenac Hilton. "W Committee and the 'W' Stands for another means of reaching children. Stands for Women" is a national grassroots campaign designed to Women campaign. The president'S By conducting workshops, the Safety gain women's support for President George W. Bush in the 2004 aunt and uncle, Bucky and Patty Bush, Net program addresses the latest election. threats internet predators pose for alsoattendecL showed that most of the undecideD. waving miniature American flags, red, children who are online. "Women are the heart and soul of voters for the 2004 presidential white and blue pom-porns as Laura "Hardly anyone does chat rooms America," Lindsay Bush, cousin (If the election are women. She encouraged Bush as she.entered . anymore. They [instant message] president and chairwoman of the women to take an active role in the "All of us get to follow in the instead," Susan Scribner, interim Missouri Women for Bush coalition, republican campaign, and to reach out footsteps of our mothers and director of CASGSL, referring to said. She thanked an enthusiastic and "grow the party." grandmothers who fought for their popular instant messenger services crowd for attending and introduced the "We need more women who voices to be heard," Bush said. offereD. by internet providers, said. event s emcee Ann Wagner, who understand that this is the most "Women across America are making I 'The Internet changes rapidly." currently serves as co-clJairwoman of important election of our lives," important decisions about the future of CASGSL, whose mission is to the Republican National Committee Casey Ulrlchl 'Jbe CUTmII Wagner said. "We know that 'W' our country. My husband knows how improve the community's response to and the chairwoman of the Missouri stands for women. It's time for women vitally important empowered women child sexual abuse, developed the Laura Bush discusses the role of women in America and globally Republican Party. to taJ;ld for 'W'. ' are to democracy." Safety Net program with Officer Joe at a support rally for her husband, President George W. Bu h. Wagner took the stage and Wigner introduced the First Lady Laramie, head of the St. Louis The "W Stands for Women" rally was held at the Frontenac Hilton discussed the role of women in to the lively audience applauding and Internet Crimes Against Children on Aug. 17. politics. She said that a recent poll see LAURA BUSH, page 3 Task Force. Safety Net workshops are co-presented with Jewish Family and Children Services to families and educators free of charge. The .Professor challenges new students to reach high, succeed workshops are designed to inform parents of tips and software that Martin Rochester lays out five main points for get ting the most out of college would provide children with a safer online experience. From left, Point two suggested that an The Safety Net workshops vary in BY WILL MELTON Chancellor Thomas education is not simply about length, from 30 minutes to 90 j,rews Edito-;' George, Mark amassing facts. Rather, it is about minutes, depending on the needs of At the· sixth annual new student Burkholder, dean "developing a sophisticated the agency hosting the workshop. convocation for the College of Arts of the college of understanding of how the world However, most workshops are one and Sciences, Martin Rochester, arts and sciences, works," Rochester said. Rarely is the hour in duration. professor of political science, and Martin world solved in terms of black and Churches, schools and other challenged incoming freshman to Rochester, white; instead we find ourselves in a agencies throughout the St. Louis "aspire to the highest standards of professor of complicated place struggling to cope region are welcome to schedule a academic excellence and integrity." pOlitical SCience, with various and sometimes presentation. Rochester, author of nationally listen in at the conflicting ideas. "We have conducted Safety Net recognized books such as "Class New Student Beware of anyone who offers presentations at the St. Louis Public Warfare: Besieged Schools, Convocation, held simple solutions, he warned, and Schools, in private schools, schools in Bewildered Parents, Betrayed Kids, TiJesday evening at further said that students should "be I the county, and schools in St. Charles and the Attack on Excellence," was the MSC . sophisticated in studying and .. . where ever we can get people invited by Mark Burkholder, dean of Rochester was the analyzing various phenomena inside interested," Scribner saicL the college of arts and sciences, to featured speaker and outside the classroom. Avoid pat To guage the effectiveness of the deliver the address. of the evening. answers as well as polemics and Safety Net program, CASGSL asks '1 chose Professor Rochester diatribes. Always try to shed light, not partcipants to complete a pre-test to because he is an outstanding teacher KeYin Ottley/ The Cim f!Tl1 heat." assess what they already know, a who is committed to providing a very The next point encouraged students post-test to asSess what they have The challenge consists of five main justice on the Supreme Court. themselves ''fighting and dying there challenging and high quality education to experience a wide range of ideas learned and a follow-up survey 30 points. In point one, Rochester Additionally, a recent National one day." to our students," Burkholder saicL "I and topics before corning to a days after the workshop. examined the levels of apathy and Geographic test showed that only 1 in However, he said the point is not want incoming freshman to enroll and conclusion. Students should not shy "People said they have moved the ignorance demonstrated by young 7 Americans between the ages of 18 intended to criticize, but entreat be successful in intellectually away from reading multiple sources computers ... or installed safety people. He noted that while most and 24 could find Iraq on a world map, students to "become more infonned challenging courses that will stretch from mUltiple viewpoints. software,'; Scnlmer said, discussing students can easily identify the cast of even though, as Rochester pointed out, about and more engaged in your HH _____ •••••_ _ _ _ • •• _. _ ~. _. _ _ ••• _ • • _ •• ••• _ _ ~ •• • _ _ ••• • •• __ .~ _ . _ •• • _ _ _ • __ their minds and improve their skills." the successes of Safety Net. "Friends," very few can name one many of those same people may find political system and your world." see CONVOCATION, page 3 Although the Safety Net program is in its fourth year of funding from the Children's Trust Fund, the grant awarded in August of this year only KWMU airs discussion on 'Welcome Week' starts the covers half of the program's operating budget "It's a five year declining grant. prevention of global warming semester off right ... We st:arted at $24,000 for the first two years. We received $16,000 and BY PATRICIA LEE having an impact," Grossman said. reducing even a small percentage of $12,000 this year," Scribner said. Staff Writer "For instance, winter temperatures on carbon dioxide emissions can make a Such funding challenges are the Antarctic Peninsula have climbed difference. . common for CASGSL. According to On Tuesday, Aug. 17, KWMU an alarming 10 degrees Fahrenheit in "It's estimated that about 15 percent Scribner, 15 percent of the total aired "Climate of Unceltainty," a the last 50 years. One researcher says of U.S. carbon emissions could be budget is funded by UM-St. Louis. program from American Radio Works this warming will cause Adelie captured and stored over the next few , The remaining 85 percent is raised examining global warming. Produced Penguins to disappear from that part of decades. That would be significant, through grant writing and private by Daniel Grossman and John the southern continent within a since the U.S. produces one quarter of support. Rudolph, "Climate of Uncertainty" decade." the world's greenhouse gasses," suggested that global climate changes Scientists have generally come to Rudolph saicL could be severe enough to drastically the consensus that this warming 'is The program brought up several see INTERNET, page 9 alter the weather, but could be caused by carbon dioxide emissions, ways to reduce emissions: efficiency, preventecL which have increased 30 percent over reneWable energy, and carbon capture An estimated 38,000 listeners the last 150 years. In "Climate of and storage. Wmd supplies as much as INDEX tuned in· to KWMU for the program. Uncertainty," Rudolph argued that 20 percent of Denmark's energy. In ~uli~~·~~~~d~ ______~2 During the hour-long presentation, those emissions were preventable. contrast, wind power produces less "If we want to eventually halt than one percent of the United States' 9pinion~s ______~ 4~&~5 Grossman and Rudolph said that scientists have valid reasons for human activities that cause harmful electricity. Science Colu~m~n~ ______~5 believing that the earth is getting changes to the world's climate, we can Another way to reduce carbon do it," he said. "Much of the dioxide in the air is to return emissions Features~ ______~ 6:....:&~7 warmer. Although the temperature has barely changed over the last centuty, technology exists, and new methods to the ground At the Weybum oil field Sports 8 & 9 are being developed. What's harder is in Saskatchewan, Canada, carbon increasing by approximately one Mike Sharwlnl 7bt- ' A&E 10&11 degree Fahrenheit, scientists claim that deciding if the risk is worth the effort dioxide that rises out of the wells is Shawn Morgan, a Chic~go-based comedian who has I'1\'1Jt this shift a bigger deal than most and the cost" collected and returned to the ground so Crossword Puzzle 13 on BET's "Comic View" program, heats up the apPeared people think. Rudolph said that the United States that it cannot escape back into the Comedy Showcase held Thursday night In the :~Wd at the ~urn but ~~l~!:l,~ __ ___ J] "Over the years, evidence has does not have a national policy to atmosphere. event was part of Welcome Week festivities F ot Hou... The accumulated that this warming is reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and photographs of Welcome Week events sa • Or more Classlfleds 13 see GLOBAL WARMING, page 12 , e page 14.

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Monday Noon Series Fall Schedule Monday Noon Series announces Fall schedule 12:15 p.m. Sept. 13 - Gallery 210 12:15 p.m. Oct. 18 - 229 J.e. Terry Suhre, director of Gallery Penney Bldg . Agnes Wilcox, artistic 210 at UMSL, and Dan Younger, director of Prison Performing Arts, BY WILL MELTON Director of The Center for the Faculty Exhibition Show opening "In an election year like this, we chairman of the Department of Art and Danny Kohl, board vice presi- .- - --.L--.-.t- Humanities said. Sept. 9 at the Gallery. expect a lot of students and others to and Art History at UMSL dent for Prison Performing Arts: News Editor 'The Role of University Arts "Prison Performing Arts Changes Associate Director of the Center, Terry Suhre, Director of Gallery be particularly eager to attend Faculty Exhibitions" Lives -- Including Ours" Karen Lucas, has been coordinating 210, said that, "part of the reason that Professor Terry Jones's talk about what the series for 12 years and is, "dedicat­ we feature the faculty work is to intro­ Election 2004 will mean for St. Louis 12:15 p.m. Oct. 25 - Gallery 210 The Center for the Humanities 12: 15 p.m. Sept. 20 - 229 J.e. ed to the Series offering students, the duce to our students the research, or and the nation." Penney Bldg . John Hylton, dean of Jill Viney, noted New York sculptor: recently announced the fall line-up for campus community as a whole, and the artwork of the fine arts faculty, Every event is interactive and will the College of Fine Arts and "Hubblevision -- An Artist's Slide the Monday Noon Series. Beginning the wider public an opportunity to [and] introduce the current work of our offer ample opportunity for audience Communication at UMSL Talk" Sept. 13 and running through Nov. 29, sample a variety of cultural and news­ faculty to the art community in gener­ members to react and ask presenters 'The Music of the Louisiana the series co-sponsored by the Purchase Exhibition" 12:15 .p.m. Nov. 1 - 229 J.c. worthy topics in a casual, friendly set­ al." questions. In the past, events have pro­ Penney Bldg. Terry Jones: "Election Missouri Arts Council, The Regional ting." The panel discussion will examine vided students with the chance to 2004" Arts Council and Gallery 210, will ''The presentations are pitched at a the importance and value of teaching experience these various aspects of 12:15 p.m. Sept. 27 - Gallery 210 offer a variety of conferences ranging level accessible to a general audience, students by example as well as raising culture in new ways. Charles Gick, installation artist: 12:15 p.m. Nov. 8 - 229 J.e. from discussion to performance that not requiring in-depth background in the profile of the faculty in an outreach "It has been very gratifying to hear "Flowers from the Mouth -- An Penney Bldg. Richard M. Rubin: Artist's Talk" "Photography and Emotion" include election talk, poetry, music, the topic," Lucas said. "In planning the capacity. a student say after a poetry reading, and environmental issues. Events are . programs, I try to cover a wide range ''The role of the Gallery is essen­ that was the first time rve ever gotten 12:15 p.m. Oct. 4 - 229 J.e. 12:15 p.m. Nov. 15 - 229 J.e. free and will take place at UM-St. of humanities, arts and current events tially to serve the University's teaching to sit near and hear a published poet Penney Bldg. Lonnie G, Bunch, Penney Bldg. Kevin J. Fernlund: Louis on North Campus from 12:15 issues with slide shows by artists, read­ and research mission," Suhre said. "It read as though just to me," Lucas said. filmmaker and president of the "Lyndon B. Johnson and the p.m. to 1:15 p .m. ings by fiction writers, performances does that by making exhibitions which "Or, I had never met a real artist Chicago Historical Society: Transformation of Cowboys into The long-running "Monday Noon by musical groups, and talks by histo­ use real objects available to the facul­ before-being able to not only see the "Recent Interpretations of African­ Cold Warriors" Series was started under the mandate rians, political analysts and environ­ ty, staff and our community for study work on exhibit, but also to hear the American Culture in U.S. Museums" of Chancellor Blanche Touhill and 12: 15 p.m. Nov~ 22 - 229 J.e. mentalists. " and pleasure." artist talk about techniques and how to Penney Bldg . Poet Bob Dyer: "A was intended to be the premier campus Scheduled first is a presentation on, Coming in November will be a talk start an artistic career was great." 12: 15 p.m. Oct. 11 - 229 J.e. River Runs Outside My Door" and public outreach series of the cam­ "The Role of University Arts Faculty by Terry Jones, Professor of Political Lucas noted that after getting a taste Penney Bldg . Howard Schwartz, pus and region that was offered free so Exhibitions," to be held at Gallery 210. Science, on the coming election. Lucas for these events students are more like­ professor of English at UMSL and 12:15 p.m. Nov. 29 - 229 J.e. renowned teller of Jewish tales Penney Bldg. Ted Heisel:"Who Owns that all could attend," Diane Touliatos, The event parallels the Fine Arts said, Iy to return for others. "Is There a Jewish Mythology? -- A the Earth? Natural Resources and Discussion and Book Signing" Public Rights" News Briejs LAURA BUSH, from 1 Monica Durrwachter, junior, polit­ wore nail polish." Bush said that medication more affordable for senior ical science, serves a volunteer for the Afghan women are now running their citizens. She also said that President Emily Swan looks out Bush campaign and is the youngest own businesses, learning to read and Bush expanded community health from a boarded-up Missouri delegate that will attend the write and have registered to vote in the care center systems to enable more second floor window Republican National Convention in upcoming election in their country. people to access health care, regard­ at Whalen's New York this fall. Afghan women are also representing less of the cost La patients. Restaurant and Irish ''1 was team captain for the event, their country in the Olympics this "Another issue that's close to the Pub, located at 383 and that enabled me to meet the First year. President's heart and mine is educa­ St. Ann's Road. A fire Lady," Durrwachter said. "My job ''In Iraq, women are taking courses tion," Bush said. on Saturday afternoon was to recruit nine other young ladies in human rights, literacy and comput­ She discussed the No Child Left damaged the restau­ to attend the rally that were either col­ er training. More women are recei ving Behind Act, passed in 2002, which rant, familiar to many lege students or young career health care, including maternal and seeks to place more accountability on UM-St. Louis stu­ women." child health," she said. "And women's schools, encourage proven education dents, faculty and Bush pointed out that more women self-help and vocational centers are methods, to give schools and commu­ alumni. Swan said are part of the White House adminis­ springing up across Iraq from Karbala nities more flexihility with federal. the fire was caused by tration in senior positions than ever to Kirkuk." funds allocated for education, and pro­ roofers, who acciden­ before. Bush also advocated her husband's vide parents with more options when tally ignited the tar "Condoleeza Rice advises the pres­ tax relief plan. dealing with children education. they were applying to ident on foreign policy and Margaret "Families with children, married The First Lady finished with words the roof. Although the Spellings is in charge of domestic pol­ couples and single mothers are saving of encouragement. fire caused no struc­ icy," she said. ''That means in the more of their own money," she said. "We still face many challenges, of tural damage, the sec­ White House, women are in charge of "More than 80 million women will course. We know that the work of ond floor of the everything abroad and everything at save an average of nearly $1,900 each building democracy isn't easy, but it is restaurant suffered home." in taxes this year. always light," she said. "We are living extensive damage. The First Lady discussed the cur­ "President Bush also knows that in historic times. These are also very Swan said that rent state of women in Afghanistan, reliable health care is vital to every hopeful times for our country. We're Whalen's, which was saying that during the Taliban regime, family's economic security," Bush moving America forward, and we built in 1940, "has women were "virtual prisoners to their said. have great confidence in our ability to become a historical homes, unable to leave \\..jthout a male She outlined the president's health overcome challenges." landmark In this escort. They couldn't go to a doctor if care goals and noted that he worked Bush exited to the enthusiastic sup.­ neighborhood." they were sick. They faced having with Congres to add a prescription port of the audience chanting "Four Although she does not their fingernails pulled out if they drug benefi t to Medicare to make more years!' have an estimate of how long repairs will keep Whalen's closed, Swan said the pub "will open just as soon as we can."

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Nearby pub is damaged Poetry slam sends 10 School of Social Welfare byfire winners to UMB Bank established Local favorite, Whalen's Bar & Pavillion Over the summer the UM-St. Restaurant, located at 383 Saint Louis Department of Social Work Arm's Lane, near Florissant Rd. On Saturday night Aug. 21, radio became the School of Social and Natural Bridge Rd., suffered station 105.7 The Point hosted a Welfare. Lois Pierce, professor of damage from a fire Saturday after­ poetry slam in the UM-St. Louis social work, will serve as director Show your student I.D. & get noon, which was apparently set off Pilot House. The event drew an for the now independent academic by workers repairing the roof. enthusiastic crowd. Performers unit inside the College of Arts and According to employee Emily from all over the St. Louis area Science. More than 325 students Swan, the fire caused no structural showed up to flex their vocal are enrolled in the school and they 0 damage. The fire mainly damaged skills. Each of the 30 poets had hope to attract more with the 15 /0 off the second floor of the restaurant. no more than 3 minutes to per­ change. form an original piece judged by Teaching with Technology Schwartz Observatory 5 randomly selected members of regular price merchandise. holds first open house for the audience. Andrea Richardson, schedule is released; first freshman, English, took part in event Sept. 14. fall semester the event. The field was whittled The Center for Teaching and Saturday night, the Department of down to 10 finalists who will Learning, along with Information Physics and Astronomy, along ",..jth move on to perform at UM-St. Technology Services, has Here's a no-brainer: Simply show your valid the Missouri Space Grant . Louis artist's deck at the UMB announced the fall schedule for the Consortium sponsored an open Bank Pavilion this coming teaching with technology noontime student I.D. and save 150/0 on all regular house at the Richard D. Schwartz Wednesday at the Project series. Up first, "From Disabling Observatory, located on the UM-St. Revolution toUT featuring Linkin to Enabling Classrooms: price stuff. (That's a lot of stuff.) But, you'd Louis South Campus. Stargazers Park and Snoop Dogg. Among the Removing Barriers to Learning for were treated to views of Uranus, 10 was UM-St. Louis student Students with Disabilities," will Hercules Cluster, Albireo, and Ring Patrick Johnson and local poet discuss strategies for teaching a better hurry. Come September 26th, this Nebula. Staffers were on hand to Ch-azz. The overall winner was variety of learning differences and field questions from visitors. The local favorite Zaire Imani, "Mama discuss ways of making education offer's history. Sorry, cannot be used with next open house is slated for Sept. Blue." more convenient and accessible. 25 at 7:30 p.m. and visitors will be The fTee event takes place on Sept. any other discount or offer. able to view the Andromeda 14. For more information visit Galaxy. "IVWW.umsl.eduJctl. Offer ends September 26, 2004. CONVOCATION, franz page 1 ~ ...._- - -_ ...• --.. --.--- .------.....-.--.-- --.---.--- .. -~--

Always seek diversity and if a stu­ will be rewarded accordingly," Chancellor Thomas George said dent fmds a particular class or profes­ Rochester said, "with glowing letters that Rochester's speech was "out­ sor is being biased dley should always ofrecornmendation from faculty, with standing." "I think it was a great chal­ feel free to politely ask why diverse admission to the best law schools, lenge for students," said George. "I ESIGlI medical schools, and graduate think the notion of trying to be more opinions are not being encouraged. "" r, Visit Design U at pier1 .com for a chance to win a $1,500 Gift .Card . ~ "None of us are 100% objective, schools in the nation." savvy with what's going on around but it is our obligation to try to be," Finally, point five reminds stu­ us ... doesn'tjust apply to students-it Rochester said. dents to have fun. This is a once-in­ applies to faculty, it applies to people Point fom challenges students to the-lifetime experience that needs to like myself." challenge themselves. Each student be enjoyed. Students need to wane There is a tendency for people to should always strive to do their best from the dullness of passively going ignore what is taking place in the leg­ work. Granted, UM-St. Louis stu­ through their courses and take a islative arena However, those deci­ dents often lead' very busy lives, and proactive approach to foster a stimu­ sions "that are made in Washington he understands that, but what is lating educational environment D.C., the decisions made in Jefferson invested into an education will ulti­ Rochester notes that the faculty here City, affect us directly," George said. mately be what a student takes from is world-class, so "take advantage of "It's very important that we become ~. their time here. the wonderful resources UMSL has to cognizant of what's going on around "Hard work and solid performance offer." us." Page 4 ~Iw Current August 23, 2004 Back up your ballot The Issue Parking: cheaper John Kerry is a baby-killing scum­ bow political decisions have affected Online classes bag, George Bush is an oil-hungry people your age. Make sure to listen tyrant and Ralph Nader is a tree-hug­ actively. Talking is good; listening is ging fruitcake. Election year is upon us better. You can learn a lot more that than leaving the once again, and political insults fly way. deprive students of through the air on a regular basis now. Senseless screaming will not Eeny-meeny-miny-mo is not a increase know ledge, so choose oppo- ... smart way to pick the president, nents carefully. Some people just want interactive because an uneducated vote is just as to parade their opinion around and car at home bad as not voting. Citizens of dictator- . refuse to listen and hold intelligent ships wish for the rights we possess; conversations. Avoid these people, yet so many Americans care more unless you're in the mood for a verbal If a student does not have a computer Students at UM-St. Louis would about Hollywood than the state of our spar. at home, he or she may still take the communication. A give anything not to spend .$ 18 a cred­ country. Soldiers do not go to war so 4. Vote. None of the hard work course, utilizing the campus computer it hour to park on campus. Even we can throwaway our voice. Here are matters if you sleep through Election ~ though new garages were built, they labs, which still means that one would a few ways to decide Day. Encourage (pester, really are not very conveniently locat­ have to park on campus, and unless it new $25 per-credit- whose chad you will nag, force) your friends ed, and finding a spot is still a pain. is a weekend, a parking pass is still punch in November. to be politically active. Students can avoid parking on cam­ required. t. Decide how you Polls show that only Other.; may argue that the $25 fee pus by signing up to take courses feel about major issues, 30% of 18 to 25-year­ online through the My Gateway web­ is worth not having to deal with park­ hour fee has fur- Abortion, health care, aIds voted in the last site, but this might not be as good of ing, but what about all the other draw­ the war on terror, the election. If we fail to an idea as it seems. It can be done, but backs to the classes. Students do not death penalty and the vote, politicians will at an even higher price. get to interact with one another and environment are just a fail to support our Each semester more and more this might be detrimental to learning ther reduced the few of the topics that needs. If you give up online courses are being added to the the topic of the class and hindering politics have a strong your ballot, you giveup course schedules. Online courses may social skills. Some students may like hand in. Think about your right to complain seem like the way to go, but this solu­ not having to faGe a teacher or class­ each issue, as well as about political deci­ tion has its drawbacks too. If students mates everyday, but attending an appeal of web- others that may affect sions. think this is a way to avoid paying actual class would benefit their hesita­ you personally, and I spent a good part costly parking fees, then they should tions . A shy person might like to take research each candi­ of last summer with my think again. an online course because they do not date's stance on them. family, which included feel comfortable speaking in a group based courses. For each \] 2. Look to more my liberal grandmother discussion, and online course a ~ than one source for information. and conservative father, who engaged most profes­ We suggest student registers (J Different media outlets are often in intense political discussions/shout­ grade for, he or she must biased, so make sure to read the news­ ing matches every single day. While­ pay an additional on par- paper (The Current will continue to the constant diatribe got old quickly, I $25 per credit ticipation in Students should talk cover pollical events), watch the news, came to understand that politics are hour technology group discus­ attend political events and smf the important because they affect every­ sion, but the support fee, that is, internet for reliable coverage (while one. real world on top of the rising Jimmy-Bob's Bust on Bush website The November president election • requires one cost of tuition and to advisors before might be entertaining, it probably will affect the world, America, • the traditional fees. to speak up lacks educational material informa­ Missouri, UM-St. Louis and you. With .if) This technology sup­ and the only tion). only three months until the polls open. port fee was created way to get 3. Discuss the issues. Your peers now is the time to get educated so due to more students over a fear are a valuable resource. Use them to when the time comes, you can back up taking the courses and is to face enrolling in online discuss relevant subjects and learn your ballot limited resources to accom- it. modate them. The courses Online are taught through the My courses Gateway website, which may be ben­ is already established. eficial to courses. Advisors Interview killers Every course, on and off campus, gets working students, a site on My Gateway, and most pro­ those with families and those who live Throughout the short tenn that I Come to the interview prepared with a fessors of on-campus courses do not far from campus. However, the stu­ have held this job I have encountered resume and cover letter. Almost all even uti lize that resource. dents have leisure to complete the many different types of people. jobs require that you have these avail­ Online classes give students the course at their 0 \\'J1 pace, with dead­ need to make sure Becoming more cultured. is a positive able during or before the meeting. freedom to attend class at home, in lines only at the end of the semester. effect that I have already taken from Without this infonnation, the employ- "f! pajamas, at 8 a.m. or even at Students have to be self-disciplined my experiences. I have also realized er has no way of knowing your expe­ Midnight. For orne this luxury may enough to set their O\vn deadlines and that you will come in contact with rience. be priceless. ot having to deal with not wait until last minute. students are aware those people who just stick in your Let the employer do the majority of traffic, parking and walking around Communication is suggested mind after an inter- the questioning. Keep in campus, especially at night would between the class member through view. mind, they are trying to seem to be an advantage. However, discussion boards and chat rooms, but During a job get a feel for you and with every little luxury, there is a what is the chance that student would interview there are a what you are all about price. be online at the same time? Not very of the possible few things that I do Ask appropriate ques- .1/1 Editorial A IS-hour course load would cost likely, however students have taken not recommend tions, once again always Board a student $270 in parking fees, and these courses successfully in the past. doing. I have caught keeping things on a busi­ taking 15 hours worth of online class­ A student just has to have the right onto quite a few ness level. In the majori- es would cost the student an addition­ skills, pI1X..Tastination not being one of things that tum me ty of cases, the most suit­ KATE D ROLET al $375. Currently there are many dif­ them, to succeed in an online course. pitfalls of an online away from an appli­ able time for asking BECKY ROSNER ferent opti ons for online cour.;es, and The decision to take an online cant, so I thought questions is at the end of eventually a student can eam a BA. course is up to the student; however, that I would share the interview. ~ MELISSA MCCRARY in Communication entirely online. those who tend to procrastinate would these "not to do's" Another good idea is That seems to defeat the purpose of have a hard time come end of semes­ education. with you. No matter to be familiar with the W ILL MELTON the word communication in general. ter. Most students do not do well with what kind of job the institution that you are These courses allow students to com­ open-ended deadlines. The traditional interview is for, applying to. 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A new semester brings new courses to U~SL

Ancient Greek, r------~~~------~~~~--~~-.~~----,,----~-=~--~----~~--~ Jill Nolan writes out a topics classes sentence in Ancient are new options Greek, and its corre­ sponding BY MELISSA MCCRARY translation in Features Editor English. Nolan is auditing the UM-St. Louis is offering many new new Ancient courses this fall semester. Greek course Whether you are majoring in busi­ taught by ness, communication, anthropology, senior lectur­ English, theater, etc., there are a vari­ er Margaret ety of new diverse classes available. Phillips. The Anthropology has two new special course is topics courses for upper level students. already filled Special Topics in Non Western to capacity, Culture: Symbols in American Indian but Phillips Culture will discuss and explore pre­ welcomes historic and historic Indian cultures of any addition­ the eastern United States. Special al students Topics in Anthropology: Monsters and interested in Women Dramatis Personae in Greek learning Tragedy wiD study the roles and char­ Ancient acteristics of many ancient Greek Greek. The women figures. last day to Senior Academic Advisor for the enroll in a University Advising Center Lorraine course is Simeone said how most new classes Tuesday, Aug. each semester are the special topics 24. courses. "The subject matter and the title for special topics courses can change each Bernard Malamud. I" and Theatre 3009: Dance Phillips describes the general purpose criminology courses part-time, but this .. semester," Simeone said. Spanish 3260: Spanish for Choreography for the Stage, of this course and its course descrip­ is her first time instructing Ancient English 1130 Topics in Literature: Business wiD emphasis concepts of Television and Video. tion. Greek. The Literature of BasebaD, English Spanish business and study interna­ This is the first time that UM-St. "There are many facets to this class. Ancient Greek 1001 \vill be avail­ 4910 Studies in African-American tional business trade. Louis has offered a three-semester We will study the language, culture able during "the fall semester, for five Literature: CIiticism and the Diaspora There are also many new theatre sequence of Ancient Greek. Although and focus on some history," Phillips credit hours, Monday, Wednesday and and English 4930 Studies in Women classes like Theatre 1060: Theatre Ancient Greek 1001 has been posted said. "Students are beginning to learn Friday, from 11 a.m. unti112:25. and Literature are some new courses Workshop, Theatre 1105: Dance in the course buUetin for years, this is the Greek alphabet, starting to read the A second semester will be offered '*! for the English Department. Repertory, Theatre 1850: Intro to Non­ the first time in over a decade that stu­ language and learning how accents in the spring, for five credit hours and The Literature of Baseball will Western Theatre, Theatre 1900: hltro dents can take each class consecutive­ influence the meaning of the lan­ the third semester will be available in study short fiction, a novel, a play, to Theatre Technology, Theatre 2280: ly. guage." faU 2005 for three credit hours. selected poems, essays and specific Lighting and Sound Technology, Senior Lecturer for Foreign Phillips has taught Latin for 12 see NEW COURSES, page 12 baseball titles like "The Natural" by Theatre 2810: "History of the Theatre Language and Literature Margaret years and has insttucted UM-St Louis Students have mixed reactions to first day of school

BY ERICKA HARRIS on their SUIIUner vacation. When asked about his reaction to StaffWn'ter the first day of school, M(}Cieo Justice, junior, political science and a transfer That time of year has come again. student from Elizabeth City State The time when hundreds of dollars are University in North Carolina said, spent on books that may never be 'T m excited a little bit, but this school opened, time to sit in class and listen to is different because I came from an lectures that mayor may not be of any HECU (Historically Black College/ interest, and time to start last minute University)." ITO cramming for all those end-of-semes­ Even the bookstore seemed to draw ter exams. a lot of traffic on the first day of class­ MELISSA McCRARY Some have spent the past three es, with students shopping last minute . .. months working, sleeping or maybe for textbooks and course materials. Mike Sherwini The Current Features Editor even taking summer classes. Now that "Today has been busy. Very busy," Garth Myers, junior, business, reads a book outside Lucas Hall while waiting for his 11 a.m. class school is again in session, many stu­ University Bookstore employee Will on Thursday. Myers, who is beginning his first semester at UM-St. Louis after transferring from ~ dent need to prepare themselves for Malone said. Mineral Area College, in Park Hills, Mo., said his first impression of the University was mainly based phone: 516-5174 upcoming assignments. Carl Williams, academic advisor in on its size. "It's huge," he said. "It must be three times the size [of Mineral Area Co"ege]." fax: 516-6811 the Student Advising Center, shared The first day of the fall semester Outside in the quadrangle, students previous college to UM-St Louis building locations, fmding a parking was Aug. 16, 2004 and the his feelings about the first day of class­ scattered about and reunited with "I really don't have a reaction, the space, understanding professors' syl­ es. W.tlliarns said that t:!lls is the busiest Mil1ennium Student Center was friends from previous semesters. atmosphere here is basicaUy the same labuses.and figuring out how to log on speckled with students, all with a mis­ time of year for the Student Advising Some students looked lost and frus­ as at Meramec,"Allen said. to "My Gateway." Students sion of their own. Center. trated as they askecl directions and Throughout the day, it seemed as . "Everything is online and I hate it," . ~I All the comfortable chairs were "I love the energy. I love seeing stared at their schedules and the build­ though the computing labs were also a Rita Myers, junior, English said. new faces and returning students," occupied by students either looking ings around them. humber one campus destination. Although the first day, might have Williams said. tune in for over schedules, planners or just relax­ Stephanie Allen, junior, business The first day of classes can be a lit­ seemed challenging to some, it was "Lots of students corne in for ing before a class. Many talked with transfer student from Meramec tle scary, especially to new students. only the beginning for what is in store favorite one another about what they had done schedules and directions, it's busy." Community College compared her There was much to learn such as the for this semester. Olympic Texas Hold 'Em: an old game with new popularity

In Moneymaker's case, he put in . BY ASHLEY RICHMOND sports $40 and went on to win $2,500,000 Staff Writer in the 2003 Championship Event. ~ B Y CARRIE LEWIS While the Internet · might seem Staffl,Vriter like a good place to start, Bequette Although there have been World said, "You can't read people, so it Every four years, the summer Series of Poker Tournaments since makes it more of a luck thing." Olympics seem to gain more and 1970, there is a new sudden popularity Poker tournaments are not only more popularity. Despite the rush to to this old "sport." . invading ESPN and online websites, begin school, most UM-St. Louis stu­ The game was played winner take but also Bravo, who is televising ~, dents are still finding time to tune in all in its first year. Plize money Celebrity Poker TOllrnaments. and watch their favolite summer became available and in 1971, the Bequette said that these shows are sports. winner took home only $30,000. This getting his girlfriend to watch poker, According to the official website prize has risen considerably to $5 mil­ too. of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, lion today. "Now she is learning more and the first Olympics are believed to have Not only are the winners taking gaining an interest in the World been held in 776 E.c. home the bank, but also runners-up Series of Poker," Bequette said. Emperor Theodosius, who claimed take home hundreds of thousands of Hughes also finds the celebrity ~ the events were "too pagan," abol­ doDars. matches fun to watch. ished the games in 393 A.D. It was not Television viewers are drawn to ''It's cool because you get to see until 1896 that the Olympics were re­ watching the people in this champi­ people that were in movies or on TV eslliblished and Greece held the first onship take horne this kind of money. shows, and you get to see them be modem games. ''It's interesting because there is so themselves," Hughes said. One hundred and eight years later, much money getting won or lost in a However, Morgan feels that that in 2004, the Olympics once again single hand," said Josh Morgan, the celebrities do not know what they .., returned to Athens. senior, business. are doing and therefore, are' not This summer, swimming appears The money changing hands also worth watching. to be one of the favorite events. Jacob intrigue Colby Hughes, senior, physi­ Morgan believes that watching Clapp, senior, chemistry, said that he cal education. '1t's a mental game more than a luck Bequette, but he did cite the luck of becoming a professional poker play­ these games has an advantage which has been watching a little bit of the ''I like to see people getting bluffed of the draw, and these professionals one player who did not have to put er must have been his destiny. is to be able to see men his age make Olympics this year, especially the out of their money," Hughes said. will win hands without having the down a lot of money to win the big Moneymaker got his start with an it to the final table of the World swimming competitions. Hughes also said that there is a lot cards to back it up." bucks. online poker site called Pokerstars. Series of Poker. ') Chris McCrary, Mizzou journal­ more to this game than just having the Bequette got into poker because An inspiration to all aspiring While one can play with faux money "They are young and seem to be ism student, actually had the opportu­ best hand. By watching the risky play his dad regularly hosted poker games poker players (particularly those that or real money at this site, they also more aggressive," said Morgan, "and nity to tty out for the men's swimming of professionals, you can pick up tips. at their hou$e. do not have a lot of money to put up provide free or minimal buy-ins that I can't believe guys my age are win­ team in 2000 and 2004. Another Texas Hold'Em watcher, ''I love poker. If I had the money for the buy-ins), is Chris some players can get started with and ning that much money playing -+> ...... n ". V"'DI~~_ hnotJ 7 Matt Beauette. senior. business. said, to throw down, I'd play," said Moneymaker. With a name like that, potentially make it to the top. oker." August 23, 2004 1kz Current Page 7 Community SerVice Division helps those in need

BY MELISSA MCCRARY reasons for people to get involved. ieatu1-:es Bifio;' During the fall semester, UM-St. Louis dedicates a month to service, and in the spring semester, the Office The Division of Community of Student Life holds a service day Service Program at UM-St. Louis called the "Big Event." gives students a chance to participate Past service projects have worked ill numerous service projects with Beyond Housing, the Faith thfoughout the community, enhance House, Operation Food Search, the . academic learning and work with St. Charles Humane Society, the nonprofit organizations to belp those Children's Advocacy Services of in need. Greater St. Louis and St. Vincent Some of the on-campus organiza­ County Park. tions and groups which partake in B~yond HousinglNeighborhood community service events are the Housing Services (NHS) remodels Alpha Phi Omega fraternity, Beta older homes for low-income families Alpha Psi, the Catholic Newman and assists people with affordable Center, Delta Zeta, Alpha Xi Delta, housing plans. Over 1500 homeown­ Golden Key National Honor Society, ers have received fmancial assistance the Panhellenic Association, Sigma for repairs on their homes through Tau. Gamma, the support of Sigma Pi, Pi NHS . Kappa Alpha, --"-- The Faith . Zeta Phi Beta, House cares for Zeta Tau Alpha Community children who have and the Office of service ... helps bring been exposed to Student Life. groups together, drugs prenatally All . of these or whose parents groups have held regardless of race, are substance service projects color or gender. The abusers. Over 100 such as blood dri­ common goal is employees, ves, car washes, including regis­ park clean-ups, what is important. tered nurses, assis- food drives, borne tants, volunteers repairs and other - Jenny Heinz, senior, and social workers community tasks. graphic design look after the care Jenny Heinz, of children under senior, graphic the age of eight. design described --" The Faith House who can get involved and the bene­ currently has 54 beds that house chil­ fits of working with community ser­ dren before they are adopted, sent to vice projects. foster care or sent to live with other ABOVE: "Everyone from the ill1-St. Louis relatives. community is invited to participate in "UMSL students have helped to Students take part in a Habitat the service projects sponsored by the tutor children, facilitate play activi­ for Humanity home construction Office of Student Life," Heinz said. ties, help with landscaping, partici­ project last September in "This includes current students, pate in arts and crafts and hosts chil­ Wellston near the corner of St. alumni, prospective students, fami­ dren theme parties at the Faith Louis and Cherry Avenues. Alpha lies, parents, staff and faculty." House," Volunteer Coordinator Jerri Phi Omega, a service fraternity, Heinz went on to say that she rec­ Sue Kibby-Willian1s said. and University Meadows orga­ ommends students getting involved The Faith House also collects nized the service trip, in which in community service because you donations and household items for around 35-40 students took part. really get a sense of joy and gratitude their organization. The Faith House's when you are helping people who do Wish List includes wash clothes, LEFT: not have what you have. bath towels, diapers, toothpaste, "The people you serve are so humidifiers, crib sheets, televisions, Clayton Zoellner, junior, educa­ grateful for your help and support. bed pillows, liquid baby Tylenol, liq­ tion, and other volunteers help to Community service also helps bJ1ng uid washing detergent, baby bounc­ lay a rock lining along a drainage groups together regardless of race, ers, clothing, Kleenex, video games ditch in St. Vincent's Park. The color or gender. The common goal is and diaper bags. Donations should be volunteers were taking part in what is important" Heinz said. !ient to Faith House, 5355 Page "The Big Event" sponsored by the Building a resume. finding pro­ Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63112. For a, Office of Student Life. The annual fessional careers with similar inter- list of all needed items, visit event is one of many community ests, making new friends and devel- w\vw.faithvillage.org. service projects held by oping a better community by assist- University student groups and ing others are just a few other great see COMMUNITY SERVICE, pageI2 departments.

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BY DAVE SECKMAN see you as anything but a normal stu­ StaffWn·ter dent? Balancing books and sports can sometimes be tedious and exhausting for the snxlem athlete. Can the fan of any sport really be Did you know that NCAA official its best critic? It is easy for someone to rules state that athletes can practice for ~ say that you could have done better or four hours per day, for up to six days that you should have done this or that a week? This lllay not seem like a lot when they were not the one participat­ of work, but when you add four hours ing. The modem day fan has some­ JAMES DAUGHE RTY a day, for six days, it comes out to how become notorious for fOlmulat- . roughly 24 hours of practice time. Sports Editor ing highly unjustified opinions about Add that on top of class everyday and athletic teams and the effort of their two more hours of studying a night ~ phone: 516-5174 players. The use of foul language and and it may become easier to see how the occasional boo can be heard at fax: 516-6811 an athlete's ability to perform at their almost any venue these days. Now it highest level every second of the day seems that the common fan or critic of might be impaired. the game is never truly happy with Questions Fans and critics of any college anything but perfection. or sport often lack this type of knowl­ In colJege athletics, many of the Comments? edge about the daily routine of a stu­ views and accusations that are handed dent athlete, but it is this kind of Send me an e-mail out by the fans seem to intensify as naivety and lack of knowledge that people begin to touch on the topic of [email protected] adds unwarrantable pressure onto the athletics and academics. Today student athletes. Academics and ath­ NCAA student athletes face pressure letics have become tremendously from not only themselves to perform competitive and it be natural for at a high level, but also they see and c.an any teacher or coach to have a dismal Basketball feel the pressure from fans, coaches, opinion on a person who is not per­ teachers and even fellow students. forming to the expected levels. This The srudent athlete has been given the kind of pressure to perform various chance to perform at a higher level not seeks fresh tasks at a high level often leads to eat­ only in their selected sport, but also in ing disorders, extreme fatigue, depres­ the classroom. It is the athlete's own sion and injury among people who decision to participate in athletics and are under large amounts of pressure. talent when you take that into consideration The student athlete is not different !; some of the pressure and expectations from any .other student in the sense BY .JAMES DAUGHERTY given to them seem to become more that they should have to respect justifiable to most people. earn Sports Editor in the classroom and in their sport just The fact that the athlete is a student File photo: Mike Sherwinl The Currrmt as well brings in added pressure ii·om as anyone else would have to, but Attention all basketball players. UM-St. Louis midfielder Mandy Meendering gets ready to take the ball past an opponent. The these several types of pressure often family and teachers to perform in the Were you the high school basket­ women's soccer team finished the 2003 fall season with a record of 13-6-1. The Riverwomen's first weigh heavy on them. classroom just as any other student ball team standout? Did you score non-exhibition game this season will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27 against UM-Rolla. 20 points a game, dish 10 assists or normally would. How do you perfonn pull down 10 rebounds? Are you normally when teachers sometimes see PRESSURE, page 9 quick live Iverson, or do you have hops like Kobe? And if you do not have all of those athletic advan­ ~ toOL· C tages, do you play excellent funda­ mental basketball? If you are any of the above, the UM-St. Louis basketball team might just be look­ The big picture: a history of UMSL·sport s ~ ing for you. NAIA is a step below the NCAA in Athletic Association) conference. This worked?' In some cases, it has. Coach how each team has been built up. The varsity basketball team will BY .JAMES DAUGHERTY be holding tryouts for the upcom­ terms of competitive nature and has was the first time the University had Beth Goetz became the women's soc­ Then there was a slight drop off when Sports Editor ing 2004-2005 school year. The different rules regarding eligibility, been accepted into a conference, cer coach eight years ago, and since we joined the GLVC, because of tryouts will be held at the Mark transfer and age, among other things. which allowed for more competition then has built a program that has taken tougher competition. Since then we've Some days ago one of the sports Twain Athletic Center in the gym UM-St. Louis. had but two teams, and stability. the team to the conference tournament rebuilt and we are on track to compete'" on Thursday Sept. 2, at 3 p.m. The staff writers suggested that we do. an men's basketball and men's tennis. In More success led to perhaps the the last four years in a row. In the 2002 with the best on a yearly basis," said tryouts will last for approximately article that explains the history of ath­ the '68-'69 season the men's basketball biggest (at least most current) jump season, the team lost the champi­ Addington. two hours. letics. At first light, it did not seem that team won the NAIA district champi­ the university had experienced. In onship game to Northern Kentucky So where is the University headed? Coach Pilz has spent a great interesting. However, after speaking onship and appeared in the sweet 16. University, who consequently also Eventually to the NCAA Division I deal of time recruiting. There are with some of our athletic department That year Greg Daust set the single eliminated the team last year in the level. Athletic Director Pat Dolan employees and learning where we already at least eight new players season rebounding record with 18.7 a tournament. foresees this, for next year. The post position is have come from as a University, the game. The list of turn-arounds goes on "The end . goal of the universityi going to be filled by three men, a story became much more interesting. With this success, UM-St. Louis --"-- and on. men's tennis has gone to the should be to go Division 1. This is not ne\y guard is being recruited from Recent sports articles appearing in moved a step up into the NCAA regional tournament two of the last something that happens overnight Bradley University to fill Ronnie The Cun·em have described the Division II athletic category in 1970. three years. In the 2003 season, men's though. We have to build to get there. Banks' spot and Troy Slaten, a department as "mediocre" and aver­ It featured men's basketball, tennis, As UM-St. Louis has baseball was ranked the top team in We need to focus on winning at this age. Though the numbers do show great shooter will fill the spot left cross-country, golf, baseball and soc­ moved up in rankings the region. Last season they finished level and then make the shift to by Kevin Nordmann. Despite fill­ that the department was barely over cer. Men's wrestling and swimming second in conference. Coach Nikki Division I. It is a natural progression ing the ranks of his program well, .500 in wins and losses last year, but were added in 1971-72. In 1973, the and divisions, it has Durnin has been with the softball pro­ that we are going through, much like 3if., Coach Pilz knows that you can that is only part of the story. . men's soccer team, under coach Don fallen, rebuilt and gram for two years. She started with child mustgo through adolescence to always find diamonds in the rough. For example, consider the parable Dallas, won the national title. then conquered. only 10 players and has managed to become an adult," said Dolan. "We are not looking for any of the three blind men and the ele­ 1974-75 marked the first year that bring the tearn from the bottom of the This progression throughout time phant. One blind man grabbed the leg, position in particular, but more women's sports were accepted into the GLVC into the sixth spot, qualifying has proven to be accurate. With the someone who is fundamentally and concluded that the elephant in fact athletic program. Title Nine had just for the conference tournament. The rebuilding that the university bas done was a tree. Another blind man grabbed sound. Maybe he is 5'8" and ISO been passed in 1973 at the govern­ women's basketball . coach Lee over the years and the current success the trunk, concluding that the elephant ment level, and being a govelmnent ,,-- Buchanan started with only seven being distributed among various pounds, or maybe he is 6'8" and was actually a snake. The third blind 250 pounds, either way they have institution meant that women now had girls and could not even have scrim­ teams, the future looks bright. The"J man, he grabbed the tail, and realized to bring energy to the court. Just the same representation rights as men. mages. He led his team to victories shift to Division I will not be easy that the elephant was without a doubt look at Tim Blankenship from last UNI-St. Louis now competed in over some of the top teams in the con­ though. a rope. The bird's eye view would year. He came over from the women's basketball, field hockey, ten­ 1995-96 UM-St. Louis left the MIAA ference. Coach Chris Pilz has only had "Going to the Division I level will optometry school to play 200 min­ prove that the elephant is in fact the nis and volleyball. These teams were and joined the GLVC (Great Lakes one season with the university, but he require a big change. It will require utes on the year. Against confer­ largest land dwelling mammal. already present on campus, but they Valley Conference), which is arguably improved the men's record and has better facilities, a larger staff and more So it is with the athletic depart­ ence champs Lewis he played 27 were competing as club institutions the best conference in Division II in competed with the top teams. funding. It is something that should minutes and scored 10 pts" said ment To appreciate where we are as a and Were not recognized by the athlet­ the nation. The goal of this move was As UM-St. Louis has moved up in happen as the academics and athletics-4, school, one has to understand where Coach Pilz. · ic department. simple: athletes would have better rankings and di:visions, it has fallen, progress hand in hand," said Dolan. we come from. In 1966 UM-St. Louis The success of the men's soccer competition, become better players rebuilt and then conquered. Sports Upcoming srudents should antici­ frrst began competition as an NAIA team and other SPOlts as well allowed and then better recruits would join the information director Todd Addington pate great things from athletics. UM-19') (National Association of the program to become part of the ranks. commented on this phenomenon, St. Louis' ast, resent and future · August 23,2004

' . . tor had this to say about the new coaches. BY DAVE SECKMAN Ashby had been the assistant men's golf 'They all should bring ntyw enthusiasm coach for the Rivermen for the past two Staff'Vriter and energy to each team. They are the kind of years, assisting with recruiting and schedul­ people who can bring out the best in others ing as well as practice instruction. Ashby and can make a positive impact on moral and retums to his alma mater, where he was a attitude," Gyllenborg said. . member of the UM-St. Louis men's golf team This year has seemed to be a rebuilding Women's basketball also saw some new for four seasons. While playing for the year for most departments on campus. Many faces added to the coaching staff as second Rivermen, Ashby was ' named an MIAA of the recent changes have seen anything year Head Coach Lee Buchanan filled out a Academic All-Conference selection in 1994- from new chancellors to new teachers and talented coaching staff. Coach Buchanan 95 and was the top player for the Rivermen faculty. The athletic department has certainly recently announced his new assistant coaches golf squad. Ashby should make a positive followed the trend and ·kept themselves very for next season, hiring Galen Harkness and impact for the team this season. busy by both adding and dropping names his wife Stacy Harkness to complete the Among the many others, the Riverwomen from the deprutment throughout the sununer coaching staff for the upcoming year. Galen soccer team also added a new face to their months. Harkness has worked at Kansas State coaching staff for the upcoming season. Ike This year not only brings in a large and University for the past three years, where he McMillan has been hired to be the assistant very talented recruiting class of athletes, but served as the Director of Basketball coach for the Riverwomen for this upcoming for.the first time in a long while we are also Operations for the women's basketball pro­ season. McMillan has been coaching soccer seeing changes in the faces of the coaching gran1. During his tenure at Kansas State at various levels for many years. staffs. Within the past few months, the UM­ Galen saw the team win 80 games while only Head coach Beth Goetz had this to say St. Louis athletic department has seen six losing 19, and he helped them to the Big 12 about the new coach. new faces added to an already talented coach­ conference championship only two seasons "He is very knowledgeable and has a lot ing pool. ago. of experience at a high level. He will play a Women's volleyball most recently had a Stacy Harkness has worked for Coach valuable role tactically on and off of the field change i.n personnel by adding a new head Buchanan in the past, serving as an assistant this season," said Goetz. coach within the past few weeks. Only a few coach for bim at Francis Marion University Ike was the varsity boy's coach at weeks ago, Josh Lauer was named the new during the 2001-02 season. More recently, Lutheran South High School for the past women's volleyball interinl11ead coach effec­ she has been the head women's basketball seven years, where he compiled a 11 0-43-14 tive in1mediately. Lauer will be entering his coach for Junction City High School in record and has won five league champi­ first year as an NCAA head coach and will be Junction City, Kan., where she has worked onships. He has also coached various Busch serving as the interim head coach for his fIrst for the past two seasons. This season should soccer teams. He has continually been ranked season. Josh is replacing long time coach be a strong · one as these coaches can help in the top ten nationally and was a coach in Denise Silvester who resigned last week after bJing the Riverwomen back to their winning the Missouri state Olympic development pro­ serving as head coach for ·the Riverwomen ways. gram for five years, from 1996-2001, where volleyball terun since 1986. Look for Lauer to Mike Sherwinl The Cllnw! The Rivemien golf program recently hired he finished with a 33-4-5 record. Ike brings a add a much-needed positive boost to the team Josh Lauer was named the new women's volleyball interim head coach. Lauer a new head coach within the past few weeks. lot of experience and talent to the program this upcoming season. is starting his first year as an NCAA head coach. He will replace long-time The golf team recently heard news of the hir­ and might be the key to the Riverwomen's Rick Gyllenborg, assistant athletic direc- coach Denise Silvester, who recently resigned after serving as head coach for ing of Dustin Ashby as their new head coach. quest to win the conference title this season. the Riverwomen volleyball team since 1986.

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Riverwomen Coach Pilz offers tryouts once a The fans of the game and the ways would produce a much more Athletes "explore" their own midfielder year. Players will perlorm basic drills teachers in the classroom often do favorable result. It is no wonder the power each day by facin g the pres­ Sonya to show their fundamentals and may not consider this when evaluating student athlete struggles to li ve up to sures of sports and academics. Unti l Hauan was a scrimmage. All of those that are their performances. When you have the pressure that they put on them­ a critic can step into the world of the Second interested can stop by the gym before pressure from more than just your­ sehes and to stand up and face the athlete, they should not be so qui ck Team AII­ Thursday and check out some of the self, it can prove more difficult to criticism that comes from everyone to judge who or what is better or Region team's unofficial pickup games to perlorm at high levels than some else each time that they do not su c­ worse and because of what reason. Selection in see just how good you have to be. might think. ceed. Life is just a game, it doe not matter 2003. The chance to participate in a tryout It seems that these days everyone Muhammad Ali once said_ if you win or lose anything. it matters is something that not all schools or is short on patience and needs results "Impo ible is just a big word most to play that game to your paten .. sports offer. in an instant. Every fan or spectator thrown around by small men who tial. Someti mes you have to lose to "We want to give anyone who is a seems to think he or she knows how find it ea ier to live in the world truly feel what it means to win. It is full time student a chance to play. We to play each sport and read each book they' ve been given than to explore not just the fmal score tllat truly I want the whole campus to get better that the athlete, and that their the power they have to change it." defines a winner in life. involved and take ownership of this team," commented coach Pilz. Playing sports for a university definitely helps a student take pride in it. Even for all of the shortcom­ ings, you have to spill your guts to get the W for the team. Tryouts are chances for students to understand just how hard it is to be a varsity ath­ lete and just how much work must be put in. For all who are interested you . must first contact Coach Pilz at 516-- 5661. He will require you to come by to sign a waiver, to have a current physical and to be a fu II time student. £ o If you are missing one of these, con­ ..c 0.. tact Coach Pilz inunediately and ~ schedule a meeting. ~ ~-~--~~~~---~-~---~----- www.thecurrentonline.com

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'Comedy senior, crim­ inology, cracks up Braff blooms in 'Garden State' Showcase' during the performance of Honest BY CATHERINE MARQUIS­ gets a lot John on HOMEYER ... - -. -- Thursday Film en·tic of laughs night in the Pilot House. As an actor, Zach Braff plays a mostly silly doctor on TV, in the com­ edy "Scrubs." Braff's TV role is not too demanding and there is nothing much to indicate there is more to the actor than an appealing smile. Yet, there is indeed more. Braff stars in, wrote, and directs the off-beat art-house domedy, "Garden State." Doing any of these tasks is a big job and being able to do alJ three at once is impressive. Better yet, "Garden State" is not a bad film. "Garden State," orcourse, refers to the state nickname of New Jersey. In his weird and surprisingly sweet little ftlm, Braff plays Andrew Largeman, a struggling Hollywood actor who has Left to.right: Mark (Ian Scarsgaard), Sam (Natalie Portman) and just returned home to New Jersey for Andrew (Zach Braff) appear in 'Garden State.' In the film, his wheelchair-bound mother's funer­ Andrew has been heavily medicated by his psychiatrist father al, following her accidental death. (Ian Holm) since childhood. Andrew goes on a trip to New Jersey Struggling with personal issues as and realizes he's left his medication behind. Sam persuades him well as his career, Andrew has been to stay, and Andrew slowly comes out of the trance he has lived heavily medicated for a long time by in for years. his psychiallist father (Ian Holm) since The film is good but not flawless. It Acting is very strong, both by Zach his childhood, following the injury has a nice mix ofdrama and comedy, Braff and the rest of the talented cast. that put his mother in a wheelchair. with enough weight to be taken seri­ Ian Holm turns in a spectacular perfor­ Shortly after arriving in New Jersey, ously without being too much beyond mance as Andrew's rigid and emo­ the actor discovers he has left his the range of most ftlmgoers. While it tionless father. Likewise Portman is many medications back in LA. has a great deal of quirky charm, some delightful as the weird but fascinating Feeling numb rather than sad at the of this premise is pretty familiar from Sam, and strangely, the offbeat Sam is ABOVE: death of his mother, Andrew other indie films, where a twenty­ somehow just what the damaged Largeman also feels like he is sleep­ something person returns home and Andrew needs. Peter Sarsgaard turns Monrey Griffin, sophomore, psychology, walking through life. While in a doc­ in a performance that is both wlder­ opens up for Honest John during the tor's waiting room for his checkup, the ' played and a bit sinister as the "Comedy Showcase" held in the Pilot House reserved Andrew encounters gravedigger with ambitions. The com­ on Thursday Night. Griffin is an established Sam(Natalie Portman), a lively, talka­ --"-- edy and tragic elements are balanced local comic, and has perfonned locally at the tive, oddball young woman, who tells nicely and the . budding romance Funny Bone Comedy Club and City Improv, him a great deal about herself and then "Garden State" is a between Sam and Andrew are deftly and has appeared in Atlanta and Chicago. tells him that she is a compulsive liar. slightly quirky film handled. Griffin has a DVD, "Crazy As Hell" which will Her mix of vulnerability and odd The visual elements are strong in with a lot of heart.• .it be released in September, and will be avail­ charm strikes a chord with Andrew. the film as well. Shots like where able at Vintage Vinyl, Streetside Records and She inspires Andrew to decide to stay is both funny and Braff's character becomes one with the at the UM-St. Louis Bookstore. off his meds for a while and see how touching, with wallpaper while wearing a shirt made he does. sweetness and for him by his aunt, has both visual Of course, Andrew Largeman humor, eye appeal and commentary on RIGHT: encounters some of his old high school romantic appeal. the character's feelings . Braff repeats friends , inducting Mark (Peter that kind of visual commentary suc­ Honest John, who has appeared numerous times Sarsgaard) wbo is now working as a cessfully throughout the film. The on BET, served up a raunchy set of jokes 0/1 a grave digger. Largeman's high school --,,-- skillful bandling of the actors and the diversity of topics, including: Viagra, Michael ... buddies treat him like a big movie star, visually strong framing of scenes point Jackson, false teeth, Bill Clinton, and the war in but his only big role was on a TV show to potential for Braff as a director. Iraq. His appearance was sponsored by UPB, where he played a mentally chal­ re-evaluates himself, his family and "Garden State" is a slightly quirky Student Life, Auxiliary Services, and Student lenged athlete. Since the TV show relationships with high school bud­ little film with a lot of heart. While it is Affairs. The showcase was part of a week-long end~ he is now actually working as dies. However, while some of the con­ not perfect, it is a p~.tty ~ good series- of events for Welcome Week. 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LETTER'T6 THE ' EDrFOR "~· '.-, . . - l • -'y " ' •• Does music affect intelligence? No proof of Moore's 'lies' I'm fairly shocked that you print­ he determined they were indeed would give some credence to your thought to be key but no one had was a change. Increases in IQ and aca­ ed Bob Freese's letter to the editor lilies. " assertions. devised a way to measure this. demic performance were taken to indi­ asserting that Michael Moore's film Mr. Freese, I sincerely hope you Now there is a new study that looks cate an increase in intellectual ability. 9/11 contains "lies," since he did not will be more specific in the future Paulita Burns at the link between intelligence and the After one year of lessons, the chil­ provide any examples of what those when accusing others of lying, B.S.B.A Logistics & study of music, Parents who encour­ dren in both the music lesson groups "lies" might be or sources for how including referencing sources which Operations Management aged their children to take up an instru­ showed the greatest gains in IQ. The ment may have been on the right track increases were across the board of IQ all along. However, this is the first subsets and academic areas tested. The .LE-rFER TO:THE EDIYOR :r~;".~ ;~',~+:, study to provide clear, measurable groups that took drama lessons also '. ;;;;.. 'I • proof of the intellectual advantage of showed an increase in intellect as com­ studying music. pared to the control group. Music teachers everywhere have to Interestingly, the children in the drama Gingham's review on target be smiling at this news. group also showed an improvement in "'1 A study done at the Univen.ity of social skills, while the children taking I was so happy to see your review friend over coffee for as long as we Another place to check out is BY CATHERINE MARQUIS­ Toronto looked at the effects of music music lessons did not show this of Ginghams in St. Charles (not to be want. Sunrise Restaurant on Lindbergh by HOMEYER lessons on IQ for six year old children. in1provement confused with the South County loca­ Also, the customer service is the Northwest Plaza, about 5-10 minutes SCience Col'u;';'isi Dr. E. Glenn Schellenberg and his col­ That all the groups taking some tion), my favorite inexpensive restau­ best and most consistant of any restau­ from the UMSL campus. It is basical- leagues recmited 144 six year olds for kind of art lesson showed improve­ rant! I have been going there with . rant I've ever been to in the 51.. Louis ly a greasy spoon sit-down restaurant, Did your parents play music for you the study and assigned them to ,'ne of ments in intellectual ability tells us that friends at all hours of the day and night area. The servers smile and are very and the service depends on which At before you were born or when you we four groups randomly. The kids either parents are doing the right thing by for seven years. I've discovered that friendly and will do everything they waitress you get, but the prices and a little infant? Did they encourage you got singing lessons, keyboard lessons, sending their children to some kind of one of the benefits to going to can to meet a customer's requests. I've portion sizes are worth it to playa musical instmment? drama lessons or were assigned to a art or music lesson. Ginghams is that the 24 hour WalMart only had bad service once, and when I Give both of these places a try. It has been believed for some time group that did not receive after school The study provides a big boost for is about 1!2 mile away on the South told the manager she took off the cost that there is a connection between lessons. The researchers wanted to see music lessons but might suggest that Service Road; it's a great way to pick of one meal and then gave my coupon Stacy Beckenholdt music and intellectual development. whether studying an instrument or art lessons of other kinds are also valu­ up a few things and then sit with a back to me so that I could use it again. Junior, anthropology For generations, parents have encour­ voice lessons were different or if study­ able. This research study suggests a aged their children to take music ing another performance art, like follow-up to measure whether sports lessons. While some hope to fmd a drama, had a similar effect. Two kinds activities or other after school activities budding Mozart, others just to make of music were used to see if the effect also provide a boost, and in what areas, their child's education more well­ would apply to more than one kind of or whether it is the arts in particular that rounded. Starting in the late I 970s, music lessons. The groups assigned to produce this benefit. Also, future Defense Ac against marriage early exposure to music took another no lessons and the drama lesson groups researchers might look at which arts or were treated as control groups. activities might provide the best all­ turn, when some parents seeking to Ultimately, the people that want to a husband or a wife." Gingrich, Rush Limbaugh and Bob Besides looking at intellectual changes, around benefit or the biggest boost Is give their offspring an intelligence preserve marriage as ONLY a union Conservatives are worried that Bar, the author of the Defense of the researchers also evaluated whether violin better that piano, or does the edge played music to their babies, even between a man and a woman do more granting recognition of gay marriages Marriage Act to find the trivialization the lessons effected social skills devel­ instrument not matter, only the study of before they were bom. But not just any harm to the notion of marriage than trivializes heterosexual marriages. The of the hallowed institution. opment. music? Are the benefits of classical music - specifically classical music. those that want to include the union of sanctity of marriage is upheld in the From King County, Washington's The children were given IQ te.sts music greater than, say. blues or coun­ There were studies looking at correla­ gay men and women. tmst, fidelity, and everlasting love pre­ Superior Court Judge William and evaluated in academic and social tly? Further studies may tell us. Either tions between music and mathematical Taken from the Defense of sent between two people who have Downing: skills before and after the selies of way, this study lends support music in ability. Early exposure to music, while Marriage Act: devoted their lives to each other. "Tradition compels it." ,II lessons began, to detennine jf there s:hools. the brain is still developing, was "In determining the meaning of any I think making sexual organs the Downing cited the Massachusetts Act of Congress, or of any luling, reg­ litmus test for the validity of marriage Supreme Court's opinion that "it is cir­ ulation, or interpretation of the various is what really devalues commitment cular reasoning, not analysis, to main­ administrative bureaus and agencies of and trivialize.s the very nobility, social tain that marriage must remain a het­ the United States, the word 'marriage' significance, and symbolic power of erosexual institution because that is means only a legal union between one marriage. These proponents of ban­ what it historically has been." man and one woman as husband and ning gay marriage only need to look at Amendment not in violation wife, and the word 'spouse' refers only the divorces and multiple marriages Joe Decepida to a person of the opposite sex who is among Ronald Reagan, Newt Reader Much passion went into the writing that issue passes by majority vote. Such deep] y held beliefs, religious or secular. of the August 16 "Our Opinion." It is a was the case in the recent primary. If a law banning pork consumption shame that so little research accompa­ Since the voters enacted the amend­ were rejected because Jewish or nied the passion. It was not the ment, the concept of separation Muslim beliefs support it then that Missouri legislature that passed the between church and state does not rejection would also infringe upon the marriage amendment to the State apply here. This judicial concept has beliefs of the vegetarians, animal Constitution, but rather the voters of never been interpreted as forcing n cit­ rights' activists, and cattle ranchers Political coverage biased 4 the State of Missouri, who did so by izen to separate hi r her belief , reU­ who would also deri e benefit from the You said that you want The of Education, when he visited. I will be interested in these people, plebiscite. gious or otherwise, from his or her law. to be unbiased. I don't don't mind editors expressing them­ The State Constitution provides for political actions. Indeed, a truly repre­ Cunent remember seeing coverage of selves in the editorial section, but I voters to amend it if a percentage of the sentative fOlm of government depends Jeremy Ryan Loscheider Cheney's visit. I don't remember see­ do mind unequal coverage. I Damien Johnson ., voters' petition for a ballot issue and if upon its citizens acting on their most Graduate Student, Economics ing coverage of Rod Page, Secretary believed 51 % of UMSL students Junior, Criminology

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Phillips went on to say bow some tile and ancient Greek. All of the new courses for this students might take this course to sat­ Currently there are 19 students semester and descriptions can be isfy their language requirement, while enrolled in this course, some graduate viewed online or discussed at the ' others register for it because they are students, some for interest and a vari­ University Advising Center. interested or curious in the topic or ety of majors. Phillips said that the "Students can still register and they might take it to receive their cap for this course was set at 20 stu­ sign-up for courses through Tuesday, Greek Studies Certificate and their dents, but she would accept a few August 24 depending on whether Interdisciplinary minor. A student more. there are still open available seats and must take at least 10 credit hours for "This class is fun, challenging and the wait list for classes will end on Latin or other majors to earn this great for people majoring in philoso­ Wednesday, August 25," Simeone minor. The Greek Studies Certificate phy, anthropology, history or any lan­ said. includes. the study of modem, versa- guage in general," Phillips said.

COMMUNITY SERVICE, from page 7

Kibby-Will.iams said how the given this food each month." jects. Honors College, Provincial House house is currently looking for volun­ People affiliated with churches, With the recent Hurricane Charley teers to help with laundry, playtime civic and social organizations, corpora­ in Florida, St. Louis residents are help­ supervlSlon, sewing and mending tions and schools can volunteer with ing those who have become victims of clothes and working with arts and Operation Food Services by filling out the stOlID. American Red Cross in St. crafts. an online application at www.oPera­ Louis is gathering food and clothes for "Students can get involved by call­ tionfoodsearch.com. People also inter­ . the millions of people who have lost ing us, completing community service ested can . conduct a food drive with their homes: To help or make a dona- ~ hours, make a request through the soups, rice, canned vegetables, pow­ tion call the Red Cross at I-8oo-help­ school or by applying for a volunteer dered milk, hot and cold cereals, now! I job up to a year," Kibby-Williams said peanut butter, canned fruit, canned The UM- St. Louis Office of Operation Food Search is another juices and baby food. Student Life- Division of Community organization, which works hands-on The St. Charles Humane Society Services website will be updated with the university. This group col­ offers volunteer service positions to throughout the year with service lects, sorts and distributes food to those those who will help clean their facili­ opportunities. Student Life will also'~ in need. UM-St. Louis has helped by ties, walk dogs, assist with training and advertise community service projects holding many canned food chives and look after the general need of the ani- by hanging fliers and posters around dIal box sorting jobs. mals. . the campus. Other campus organiza­ Karen Janson, Operation Food "During 'the "Big Event" last year tions can be contacted for otl1er service Search Food Donor Recruiter said we worked at St. Vmcent County Park information. where the food is redistlibuted to and near UM-St. Louis to place large Whether a class requires hours of who it helps. stones in a drainage ditch to keep it community service or a student is· ~ 'The food collected is sent to over from eroding, which helped to beauti­ interested in a career of service, or they 300 different agencies, shelters, fy the park," Heinz said. would just like to make a difference in From the faculty and staff at kitchens and pantries in Missouri;" Other 51. Louis organizations are the community, many organizations in Pierre Laclede Honors College Janson said, "Over 95,000 people are currently working with service pro- Missouri need volunteer help. GL~~_~~_!I~~!",I~~ _I!.~:!!j?f!g~ . L ______,______.___ . ~ __ ._____ ... _..._ __._...... -.-..-- .. 11

One of the scientists interviewed by and extinctions and so on throughout we can cut down on that," Pande said. Rudolph and Grossman, Canadian cli­ the global environment," Keith said Kelly Gerren, senior, anthropology, mate researcher David Keith, said that UM-St Louis students have differ­ thinks that global climate change has Come check us out! how much the greenhouse effect is ing views on global climate change been going on too long for people to do slowed down is ultimately up to the and what should be done. Geentanjali anything about it. public. Pande, senior, economics, thinks that '1 think it's a severe problem. "The key question is: are we willing global warming has the potential · Eventually it will probably kill all of as a species ultimately to spend a cou­ become a major problem. us," Gerren said "I think it's probably Located on UM -Saint Louis South Campus, we offer students of any ple percent of global economic produc­ '1 think we should learn to take care too far past to do anything about it. The major the opportunity for challenging seminars and scholarship support. tivity over the next century to avoid of our environment and things like steps that people are taking to try to making major climatic changes that . CFCs in packaging and even pressur-. prevent it is slowing it down . .. but too If you are interested, please contact Maureen Callahan @ x7769 lead to really quite substantial changes ized containers contribute to that, so if much damage has been done." or via email @ callahanmau@umsLedu. www.thecurrentonline.com August 23, 2004 '11te. Current Page 13

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Students and local poets compete in a poetry slam hosted by VMSL and 105.7 The Point; The winners won the chance

Kevin McCameron, a "SlamMaster" with St. Louis Poetry Slam, co-hosted the to petform at VMB Bank David Blum, a.k.a. Noodles, cheers on Zaire Imani, a regular on the St. Louis poetry slam with The Point's radio host Rizzuto. St. Louis Poetry Slam holds a poetry slam circuit. Blum and Imani both won spots to appear at the slam event every second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Red Sea Pavilion "Projekt Revolution" tour. restaurant at 9 p.m. in the Delmar Loop.

Patrick Johnson, senior, elementary education, performs at the Poetry Slam hosted by UM-St. Louis and (KPNT) 105.7 The Point on Saturday night in the Pilot House'. Johnson competed with other poets for a chance to appear on the "UMSL Artist's Deck" at the UMB Bank Pavilion on Aug. 25 during the "Projekt Revolution" tour, with headliners Linkin Park and Snoop Dogg. Johnson and nine others won the poetry slam, and will perform on Tuesday.

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Rodney Sadler, freshman, business administration holds up his score for one of the poet performers ' at the poetry slam. Judges were chosen based on two criteria: judges could not have come to sup­ ABOVE: port a performer, and preferably they were new ­ comers to the poetry slam scene. Kevin McCameron exults after defeating radio host Rizzuto LEFT: in a mock poetry battle. McCameron was demonstrating for newcomers the mechanics of a poetry slam. Poets had three Rizzuto, radio host for The Point (KPNT) minutes to perform, and would be penalized for going over. ' confers w ith t h e scorekeepers before the w· Judges evaluated the poets on a scale of zero to ten. , lOners were announced at the end of the poetry I poets signed up to perform at t h s am. Over 30 many were veterans of the slam e event. Although others were performing at a I scene, several • Photographs by Mike Sherwin . time. s am for the first