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CAMPUSNEWS Campus pofice hold Stormdamage totals $750,000 public hearing The UMSL Police will By MELISSA S. HAYDEN , bi&,oer," said Jonathan Yordy, coordina- Quick Read Another roof, above Touhill hold a public hearing ---- tor for Public Relations and Fund Performing Arts Center' Desmond Lee News Editor The roof and gym floor of the Mark Monday, Aug. 28 at 1 Raising. Theatre, was damaged. Repairs for these Twain Athletic Buiding and the roof of p.m. in the Gallery 210 Kochin said he is also waiting to hear damages will cost approximately the Touhill PAC were damaged by the $100,OCKl. . auditorium as part of its Repairs to the UM-St Louis campus back from the insurance adjustor. "I've for damages cauSed by the storm that hit July storms that swept through the city. effort to be accredited by called several times,. but we've been 'There are also a lot of minor things, Wednesday July 19 and Friday July 21 playing phone tag," he said Those repairs will cost about $600,000. but I've been telling people it should the Commission on are likely to total around $750,000, Right now, at the top of the list is cost less than 1 million dollars," Kochin Accreditation for law according to Frank Kochin. damage to the Mark Twain Gymnasium. said. Enforcement Agencies, Kochin, director for Facilities Kochin estimated the repairs at almost and pulled it back," he said. Yordy said the high winds "all over" Inc. People can also mail Management, said he does not have an half a million donars for roof and floor He said the gym's roof was fairly were the main cause of all the damage. comments to the agency . exact list of all of the damages and costs damages. new and was put on about one year ago Pepsi is in: at 10306 Eaton PI., Suite for repairs at this time . • 'The main roof was a total loss, the for roughly the same amount the repairs New contract gives UMSL 320, Fairfax, Va. 22030- 'The list keeps gl;!tting bigger and wind just lifted up the roof membrane are going to cost see STORM DAMAGE, page 14 $71 ,000 over 7 years. 2201. Coke is out INSIDE Old contract gave UMSL COMING TO AMERICA $40,000 over 1° years . No blind taste test

WTC gives personal required look at 9111 Pepsi offers better See page 12 deal, so Coke is out Political science By MELISSA S. HAYDEN professor named News Editor Fulbright scholar July 1 began Pepsi-Cola's seven year, $71,500 exclusive beverage con­ Kenneth Thomas won tract with UM-St Louis and ended the a prestigious Fulbright school'S lO-year, $40,000 contract scholar grant fund his to witb. the Coca-Cola Company. studies of the Canadian Jonathan Yordy, coordinator for provinces. Public Relations and Fund Raising, See page 3 said the "IO-year contract with Coke was just up." "We had a committee and [Pepsi­ Kicking off the '06 Cola] had the best offer for the University," said Gloria Schultz, direc­ soccer season tor for Business and Management Check out the line-up Services. for the Rivermen and Schultz said the University and Pepsi-Cola both have 120 days to back Riverwomen soccer out of the agreement; she added that teams in a special: two­ Mike Sherwin • Managing &iilor the reaction to the switch to Pepsi has page spread. Andreas Dimke,' freshman, business administration, walks away from the Wal·Mart on St. Charles Rock Road on Thursday night after been good. 'The students are excited See pages 8-9 picking up groceries, and looking for an international phone card. Dimke, who is from Nuremburg, Germany, came to UM·St. louiS on a and are going 'yeah' ," she said. tennis scholarship and plans to study here for four years. Student GDvemment Association President Nick Koechig said he ON THE WEB STUDENTS FRO MABROAD GET SET FOR THE hree days before the fIrst day of schooL advisor and international admissions officer. "loves" the Starbucks line from Pepsi TAndreas Dimke, freshman, business Burris said most international students come and Gatorade products. "I'm a really administration, wanted to call home, but with a FI or 11 visa. big fan of Gatorade," he said. 1rhcQ:umt he did not have a phone. Fl visas for students who want to study OIJM are at Yordy said the Pepsi contract After shopping around Northwest Plaza an accredited university in the United States. 11 offered the University an "overall bet­ Web poll results: What FIRST DAY Thursday evening, he decided he would use a visas are for students in exchange programs who ter package" and that Pepsi has broad­ calling card instead of paying for an internation­ want to receive academic training, similar to an er range of products. "Mountain Dew are your plans for al cell phone plan. internship. is also the single most popular drink," summer 2006? Dirnke needed an international calling card Burris said bet\veen 100 and 130 internation­ he said. because his home is actually seven and a half al students normally come through the Office of Pepsi's lineup included products he OF SCHOOL hours away by plane in Nuremberg, Germany. International Student and Scholar Services each said are considered to be higher end Dimke is one of more than 400 international fall. products. Pepsi's line of Starbucks students admitted to the University this fall. Last week, between 180 and 200 students products and its Sobe products are IN A NEW COUNTRY Some are exchange students planning to study attended a weeklong international student orien­ "more perceived as upscale," accord­ one or two semesters, while others, like Dimke, tation, where students Jeamed where to find dif­ ing to him. plan to stay and graduate from UM-St Louis. ferent resources on campus. "Pepsi also has a slightly younger ''This year we've had the most students since demographic than Coke," he said. STORY BY PAUL HACKBARTH • DESIGN EDITOR 9/11," said Annette Burris, international student see INTERNATIONAL, page 15 In addition, he said Pepsi offered a broader fountain selection, even including Dr. Pepper, which is not a Pepsi product. Dr. Pepper is a product I will be working. of the Dr. Pepper/Seven-Up Corporation. I will be taking Campus police arrest suspect in dorm burglary However, Dr. Pepper is not the on! y summer classes. non-Pepsi product the contract will allow on campus. Some Coke prod­ I will be relaxing. By M IKE SHERWIN behind the bed. After distributing that image to ucts will continue to be sold on! Y in Then, police said, McMillon Quick Read other campus police officers and St. the Millennium Student Center's C­ /vlanaging Editor I will be taking a stepped out from behind the door, A summer camp counselor staying in Villa Louis County Police assigned to Store. trip. dressed in a unifonn with patches on Hall came home to find an open window MetroLink, a county officer said he Yordy said the process of removing and a uniformed man in his dorm rocm . I don't know. A former Police Explorer Scout the shirt. recognized the uniform as that of a Coke machines and moving in new used his uniform to talk his way out of Joshua Hamilton, 20, of Police Sdy the man, who was actually a County Police Explorer. Pepsi machines has gone a burglary that was interrupted when a SpringfIeld, Ky., was with the victim burglar, acted like a police officer, asking The officer returned to the precinct smoothly. "It's interesting to see the for ID. Police tracked the man down and .This week's question: resident returned to his dorm room when they entered the dorm and found and found a flyer from the same day as Pepsi machines dance onto campus during the crime, according to police. the suspect. he faces charges of burglary in the first the burglary stating that McMillon was and the Coke guys kind of dragging What do you think about degree and stealing under $500. paying for Metro passes? However, the same uniform helped "My friend opened the door, and at a former Police Explorer no longer along with their machines," he said. UM-St. Louis police identify the sus­ first I thought it was a friend trying to with the program but still had a uni­ "It ha~ been a hassle getting all the pect, leading to his arrest one week scare us," Hamilton said. "He looked form. Coke machines out and receiving all INDEX later. like a police officer and he asked us for ered from interviews with witnesses On Aug. ' 3, Griemel arrested the new Pepsi machines, but we knew Police say the suspect, Jeremiah our IDs." that the burglar was seen walking McMillon who was charged by the St. it would be," Schultz said. . What's Current 2 McMillon, 19, entered a Villa Hall 'The thing that threw me off," he toward the UM-St Louis South Louis County Prosecutor with burgla­ Randy Ezell, service technician for dormitory around 8 p.m. july 25 said, "was when he called on his phone MetroLink station. ry in the first degree and stealing under Pepsi Ame11cas, came to the MSC to Crimeline 2 through an unlocked window and stole and said he was talking to his sergeant. Griemel later met with MetroLink $500. His bond was set at $25,000. repair machines on Thursday, Aug. 10 0 l2 inions 4-5 a cellular phone. a wireless internet I could hear the dial tone." officials to view surveillance video of The same day, Griemel received con­ and Friday, Aug. 11. He said both days router and $27. After the burglar left, the victim the MetroLink platfoIDl. firmation that fIngerprints found on the the machines were '~ammed" and not Sports 6 During the burglary, the resident, a called the University police and On the tapes, Griemel found a man window screen matched Mc.Millon's. functioning properly. Soccer Preview 8-9 youth counselor with the Christian Officer Charles Partain and police Sgt. waiting for the train Who matched \vit­ WIrt said a first-degree burglary on Last Friday he said the Gatorade summer camp M-Fuge, came home John Schupp responded to the call. nesses'descriptions. campus is rare. "Burglary in the first is machine he was repairing, located on Features 11 with a friend and discovered a man Schupp processed the crime scene, The detective copied the tape and. a pretty serious crime," he said. "Thi s the third floor of the MSC, was "not A&E 12-13 dressed in a khaki unifOlID. collecting fingerprints and the shoe had Pollyana Appleton, a systems sup­ is the first one I can remember, and set-up for the right size bottle." According to police, the resident print from the mattress cover. port analyst With UM-St Louis' I've been here 10 years." 16 Comics entered the room and noticed a shoe The next day, UM-St. Louis Police Information Technology Services, ------_._... _- Sudoku 16 print on his bed and an open window Detective Anthony Griemel discov- blow up the image. see BURGLARY, page 14 see PEPSI, page 14 Page 2 ~hE ([urrEnt August 21,2,006 PICKING THE PERFECT PICTURE CAMPUS The oiver.-itj' of jjs)i.OUll- & Louis S'[udent Ne\\'SJXtfler SinCl: 1%6 t.i'i CRIMELINE -- - .~ S"mFF - --- Adam D.. Wiseman • Editor-in-C'hief Mike S'herwirn • Managing Editor MONDAY, JULY 24 Michael Kennedy • Business Manager Rob !BOTkin • Ad !Director ASSAULT - THIRD DEGREE AND STEALING Judi Linville • Adviser UNDER $500 -315 S£TON HALL Melissa S. Hayden. News Editor Mabel Suen • Featu res Editor The UM-St. Louis Police Department Cate Marquis. A & E Editor was called to an assault that occuned in LaGuan Fuse • Sports Editor the Seton Hall dormitory. The investiga­ Matt Johnson • Photo Editor tion revealed that the suspect in the Paul Hackbarth • DeSign Editor assault had accused the other individual Christine Eccleston· Copy Ediror of stealing some money from him the Patricia Lee. Asst. Copy Editor night before. The suspect assaulted the Tobias Knoll· Proofreader victim when he would not give him the Rudy Scoggins. Cartoonist property back. Both subjects were arrest­ Elizabeth Gearhart • Cartoonist ed, one for the assault and the other for stealing. The report will be submitted to Staff Writers the prosecuting attorney for review of 1.1 fonnal charges. Ben Swofford, Melissa McCr.lry, NaKenya Shumate, Zach Meyer, Myron McNeil, Sean Michael, Albe rto Pa tino, Stephanie Soleta, Jenn ifer Brake, Patrick Flanigan, Marella TUESDAY, JULY 25 Keith, Molly Buyat BURGlARY - ARST DEGREE - 210 VILLA HAll Staff PhotogJaphers Valerie Breshears, Cadence Rippeto, Iifl The victim and his friend had just Carrie Fasiska returned to the dormitory and went inside Ad & Business Associates Room 210 when they were confronted by AdrIana Hughey, Jackie Weinkein a black male suspect that was already in the room. 'Distribution Manager The victims indicated that the suspect KashifAli appeared to be some kind of police or military personnel as he was dressed in CONTACT US khaki pants and shirt with some kind of Carrie F asiska • Staff PholOgrapbff patch or insignia on the front. 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By PAUL HACKBARTH the past three years and was very park. "We're still on a period of Public Relations and Fund Raising. park, an option that would cost of Curators voted to approve the for­ much interested in the position as an assessment, that is, getting a sense for "His specialty is international Design Editor $85,000. mal boundary of the business park in academic and practitioner," Johnson the operating business strategy. He's such a strate­ Currently, the cost per square foot July 2005. said. environment, " gic thinker," Yordy said. "Several of land at the site is $250. Yordy said To make easier access to the busi­ Although Express Scripts is the As director, Johnson will be he said. months play out and you realize that the price of that land would increase ness park, the NorthPark partners ' only tenant in the future business' responsible for aiding the economic Johnson will he's either asked a fundamental ques­ with Express Scripts being built building Express Scripts are also t park north of campus, the University and commercial development related teach during tion or nudge you in the right direc­ there. building a county road that would chose someone to oversee the park to the growth of the park, marketing half of his time tion." ~'Land will get increasingly expen­ . connect Florissant Road to North now ano when other new businesses the park, soliciting tenants, allowing and serve as Yordy said no other businesses sive because now some subsidiary Hanley. decide to call the location home. for possible tenant interactions with business park have made bids to be located on the wants to work there or someone who Construction workers have been That chosen persl;:m is Julius various units on campus and coordi­ director for the 24-acre site just south of 1-70 at this wants to partner with Express Scripts working all summer long building a Johnson Jr., associate professor of nating the growth of the park. other half. time. will want to open up there," he said. new road connection near the Mark strategic management and intema­ He will serve a three-year term "He's been "We're looking at that being a He said the price could rise to as Twain gYlllilasium between ., tional business. and report to the provost. very involved Julius couple of years off, maybe about two much as $450 to $550. Florissant Road and West Drive. Chancell~r Thomas George and "Dr. Johnson is an excellent candi­ during at least Johnson Jr. years off from the next tenant," he "That's the whole idea of this -. Yordy said the company is not Provost Glen Cope of Academic date with both academic and profes­ the two- to said. business park ... to try to leverage this under contractual obligation to finish Affairs appointed him director of the sional credentials that make him well three-year run New director of Yordy added that the University real estate for the benefit of the the connection by today, but he said Business, Technology and Research qualified for this position," Cope up to this ESf business park cannot do anything with the land until region, for the benefit of the campus there would be a good chance the Park at the beginning of August. said. thing ... lulius five years from now. and for the benefit of our students," access road would be open today. "I was involved in the economic Johnson said it was too early to has been there every step of the way," After five years, the University' Yordy said. "It's kind of out of our control," r development of the business park for describe specific proposals for the said Jonathan Yordy, coordinator for can expand the size of the business The University of Missouri Board Yordy said. MOVING DAY AT OAK HALL Felony theft gets Ferguson man booted from UMSL Police arrested man for stealing car boot

By PAUL HMCKBARTH suspect," Wirt said. As the responding police officer, Design Editor Joseph Kane, drove back he noticed a vehicle matching the description of \\'hen a Ferguson man received a Sokilik's van heading toward the boot on his vehicle at campus, he Ferguson home. The suspect drove managed to remove the boot and up and admitted he had the boot in drive away, but was later caught by the trunk. UM-St. Louis police. "He was going to return it, but Thomas Sokolik of Ferguson, 37, thought the police station was was arrested for stealing a car boot closed, so he didn't," Wirt said. worth $550. Sokolik was placed under arrest "He was stealing over $500 and escorted back to the UM-St. which is a felony," said Lt. Alfred Louis police station where he admit­ Wut of the UM-St. Louis police ted to the theft. He was booked and department released pending the application of The incident took place the warrants from the St. Louis County evening of July 13 in the West Drive prosecuting attorney's office. South Garage. Sokolik was visiting "We issued a warrant for his the Thomas Jefferson Library and arrest, but he will probably just parked his white Chevrolet sports receive a summons to appear in van in the garage. Wut said Sokolik COM," Wut said. Cirrie Fasiska - SlaffPboIograpber is known on campus and visited the The police advised Sokolik not to library frequently. return to campus and said if he did, Justi Montague (Jeft), sophomore, English and education, carries a bookshelf to her new dorm as Natalie Raney, sophomore, music His vehicle did not have a parking he would be trespassing. Sokolik and education, helps her move last Thursday afternoon. The students will be living in the new dorms at Oak Hall. sticker on it and had received numer­ the Parking and Transportation office ous outstanding parking violations will make arrangements for the pay­ before his car was booted, according ment of his olltstanding tickets. to police. Leonidas Gutierrez, director of Police said Sokolik removed the Parking and Transportation, said a Student Affairs welcomes Res Life·to its office car boot from his vehicle without vehicle is llsuall y booted after it damaging it and took the boot with recei ves about four to six ticket~. him to his residence. WlI1: rerrtinded commuters that if By ADAM D. WISEMAN an experience for students that is dents. especially those living on canl­ because they always have to come to After the police made a routine their car is booted, the police advise extremely positive," he said. pus. North Campus for our events," he check of his license plate, "we found against removing the boot. Instead, Editor·in-Cbief Coonrod and other Student Affairs "Bringing Residential Life into said.. out he lived in Ferguson. When we violators should go to the police sta­ employ~s oversaw the Residential Student Affairs is helping streamline Oak Hall has already been select­ arrived at his residence, the vehicle tion and pay $25 to remove the car Residential Life and Housing Life program prior to the move with­ all of our activities," he said. ed as the location of the University was not at the residence nor was the boot. found its new home in Student Affairs out any authority, but now they ha\'e "This frees up much more man­ Program Board's MTV Beach Party. on Tuesday July I, moving its office official oversight of the program. power to do excellent programming The event will be held Friday at 8 there from Administrative Services. Coonrod said the move is a "natu­ over in the residence halls on South p.m. What to do if your car gets bQoted The University Assembly Student ral fit" because Residential Life has Campus," Lidgus said, "I think that 'We want to help Residential life Affairs Committee. recommended the close ties with students. He said the has been one of our hardest areas to build community, and they don't have • Parkin g and Tra nspo rtation will place - A $25 fin e will be charged to remove move to Chancellor Thomas George move allows Student Life and program in." the budget to do that and UPB does," a car boot on any vehicle with about the car boot from your veh icle. early this year to match the organiza­ Residential Life to work together He said the new Oak Hall dormi­ Lidgus said.. four to six outsta nding ticket:;. tion of other schools in the University with the development of program­ tory is an excellent building to pro­ "One of the goals of Student -If you are a guest on campus, a QUest of Missouri System, according to ming for students. gram in, and its opening will figure Affairs and especially the Office of • If your car is booted. poli ce advise you parking pass cost $1 per da y. - Curt Coonrod, vice provost of Jonathan Lidgus, stUdent services into many of R~. sidential Life's Student Life is to create a campus cul­ not to remove the boot. Instea d. go Student Affairs. coordinator for the Office of Student events. ture that is conducive to having a straight to the police station on cam­ • Call Parking and Tra nsportation at pus. where an officer will remove the 516-4190 for more information about Coonrod said the move falls in line Life, said he is excited about the new vibrant student life, and a re.sidential 'There are thousands of students boot. parking on campus . with many institutions. ''This move is programming possibilities for stu- on South Campus that get neglected population helps," Coonrod said. UMSL political science professor NEWSBRIEFS UMSL founder Wayne Thomas HeHon named Student-run radio station awarded Fulbright Scholar grant Goode to be honored next ISC chair stays put for now

By TOBY KNOLL Department of State and participating of millions in tax and other incentives A statue honoring UM-St. The Inter-campus Student Despite the hopes of members governments and host institutions in from Chicago and the state of Louis' ''founder,'' Wayne Goode Council voted and selected of The U to get proper funding for Proofreader . the United States and foreign coun­ Illinois." will be unveiled Thursday Sept 21 Student Government Association a move by this fall, the station tries provide funding for the grant. "This sort of thing is banned in at the Founder's Day ceremony, Vice President Thomas Helton as will remain broadcasting from a A $25,000 Fulbright Scholar According to the CIES website Canada, but there are reasons to think beginning at 10 a.m. chair of the council. makeshift studio in th.e Research Grant was awarded to Kenneth P. (www.cies.org), "The ultimate goal it happens anyway. as there are large The statue will be located near "Thomas was voted by the Building. Thomas, it will allow him to further of the program is to develop relations loop holes in the roles," he said. the lakes by the Millennium board to represent the whole ISC, The U's music director T. develop his work in government sub­ and opportunities between different Thomas said as another topic of Student Center, where the ceremo­ which basically is the voice of the Ryan, junior, communication, sidies and competition among peoples through research and study his research he will be cataloging ny will also be held. students to the whole (University said the plans to build a new stu­ provinces in Canada. . projects." cases of investment bidding wars Jonathan Yordy, coordinator for of Missouri) system," said Nick dio in the Millennium Student Thomas, associate professor of Thomas said that winning this between U.S. states and Canadian Public ~elations and Fund Raising, Koechig, SGA president.' Center were cancelled because political science, said, in an e-mail award is one of the high points of his provinces. said Goode authorized the legisla­ The ISC consists of 10 mem­ "some things fell through." that he was awarded the grant in mid­ career. '1t ranks at the top with the "He's doing fascinating work on tion that started the University. "He bers, the UM system's Student In July, Jim Singer, the acting March, and he did not find out about publication and reaction to my sec­ locating and relocating business," played a role-the role you might Representative to the Board of faculty advisor for The \J and lec­ it until later that month. His research ond book," he said. Stein said say-of the founding of the cam­ Curators, the chair of the turer for the theater and dance will take place in Ottawa, Ontario in He said the book, "Competing for Thomas will study at Carleton pus," Yordy said. Associated Students of the department, said these were Canada from Jan. 15, 2007 to May Capital: Europe and North America University in Ott.'!wa during the Goode, a retired Missouri University of Missouri, and both "dream plans" for the members of 15 , 2007 in a Global Era," raised questions he . spring of 2007 and he already has Senator, also received an honorary the President and Vice President The U. Lana Stein, chair of the political is going to research using the money future plans about other research Doctor of Laws Degree from the of each of the four campuses' stu­ "We're going to work hard and science department, said Thomas is from the grant projects. University at a 6 p.m. commence­ dent governments. long u.ri.til we get it," Ryan said. "verv agreeable, devoted to "In particular, I want to know if 'This is a huge project, and I an1 ment ceremony held Aug. 6 at th.e Maria Curtis, masters student, ''I'm very upset about this, (The rese ~ch, " ~ and that Thomas' col­ Canada's attempts to keep the cautiously optimistic this will be Touhill Performing Arts Center. public policy administration, is U) is the best thing at this cam­ le.'! rrues are very happy for him provinces from luring investments funded." he said. The statue will potentially mark currently the Board of Curator's pus." :':The more Fulbrights for the from one province to another by The Fulbright grant is not the only beginning of the Greenway Project student representative. "This As far as other plans at The U University, the better it looks," Stein offering subsidies to the business assistance Thomas has in his interna­ that would tum the area into a park gives our c.ampus two of the high­ this year, he said there are "lots of said. have been successful," he said. tional study; he said UM-SL Louis is Yordy said there are hopes for est student positions in the UM big things we're trying to keep The Fulbright Scholar Program He said an example of this prac­ good about supporting faculty the funding of the park, but there system," Koechig said. under wraps right now." berran in 1946 and is administered by tice would be how Boeing research. will definitely be a statue. "We've Koechig added that he is very The U is a student-run radio t11; Council for International Corporation's headquarters moved to "It certainly doesn't hurt the insti­ broken ground for the place and it optimistic about what Helton "is station broadcasted on and around Exchange of Scholars. The U.S. Chicago from Seattle "upon receipt tution," Stein said. is going forward," he said.. going to do in his new position." campus on 101.9 FM. Page 4 1:hc lturrcnt August 21, 2006

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SCIENCE COLUMN Summertime was buzzing with science on campus

In the coming semester, this col- DNA load in LLC, an eye ponds. umn will highlight some of the sci- . infected cells, health company. UM-St. Louis students and high ence news and research on the UM- by looking ' at One study will school students from Normandy, St. Louis campus, as well as explore the virus' DNA use a non-InVaSIVe McCluer and Pattonville public other science news and topics. Let's rather than the technology, devel- school districts participated in the could have been look at some science stories on cam- more typical oped by research exercise, which was part of pus this past summer. surface proteins. ZeaVision, to Missouri Science Teaching and The media have been full of news This research measure macular Education Partnerships, or MO­ It was the sum­ like I was living in a about the new vac~ine to prevent was funded by a pigment in the STEP, a science education program. mer of 1997. I was nightmare. human papillomavirus (HPV), 2004 grant from eye. Age-related The program is funded by a grant about to start my The death of a which is'linked to cervical cancer, a the National macular degenera­ [rom National Science Foundation senior year in high loved one is some­ leading cancer kiHer of women Institute of tion is a leading and is conducted by the Center for school and I was . thing that none of us worldwide. Prevention is part of the Allergy and cause of blindness Tropical Ecology and the spending the night wish . to experience, solution but the other half of the I n f e c t i a u s and the problem Department of Biology. By CATE MARQUIS at a friend's house. yet all of us have to story is treatment. A UM-St.Louis Diseases, a part ------~- · ·-·------·-·------has been associat­ This team of students, guided by . My older . deal with eventually. chemist is one of two scientists cred~ of the National Science Columnist ed with low pig­ UM-St. Louis biology student brother Matt was Matt was just ited with finding a potential treat- Institutes of ment levels in this Lyndell Bade, measured tempera- · celebrating his about to go back to ment for HPV 16, the strain of the Health. Bashkin and Fisher?s find- s~nsitive portion of the eye. ture, dissolved oxygen levels and twenty-second school to finish his virus most often linked to cervical ings were announced at the The study will test whether a sup­ samples taken at various depths over birthday with undergraduate cancer. International Conference for plement increases pigment levels. In a 24 hour period on a summer day, friends. At about 2 degree. He was· a Scientists at Kalamzoo,· Mich. Antiviral Research in May this year. the second study, Dr. Bassi looks at in an effort to uncover the cause of a a.m. he and his soccer play~r and based NanoVrr, a biotech company Two research studies focused on photophobia, a painful oversensitiv­ fish kill that took place last year. friends decided to was turning over a founded by James Bashkin, associ­ the eye are being lead by Dr. Carl ity -to light. The study will examine While the results did not pinpoint end the evening. By ADAM D. WISEMAN new leaf and had ate research professor of chemistry Bassi at the School of Optometry. whether a supplement decreases the a cause, it yielded useful infonna­ On the way home--·------·- ---dreams ju~ as all of and biochemistry at UM-St. Louis, Dr. Bassi, associate professor of pain and sensitivity to light. tion about the health of the lake and the truck he was in Editor-in-Chief us do. made the discovery. Bashkin and · optometry at UM-St. Louis, is con­ Area high school students got a ponds and valuable experience for a went through a red Sometimes I wish biologist David Fisher derived the ducting the studies in collaboration taste of biology research in a study new generation of budding scien­ light that I cpuld go back in time and warn treatment, which reduces that viral with Chesterfield-based ZeaVision of a fish kill in Forest Park lakes and tists. As the ,passengers in the trailing him to not go out for his birthday. I car watched in horror, an eighteen- always wonder where he would be in wheel truck broadsided the· vehicle his Iife_ Sometimes I wonder if he STAFF VIEWPOINT that my brother was in. The impact would be married and if I would be instantly killed Matt and the friend an uncle. who was driving. What I do know is that my broth- Transferring from community college?YC\U'r e in for a treat The crash was so tremendous that er Matt is never coming back. his vehicle was catapulted 50 yards An English teacher that I had in into a gas station. The car that con- High school told me that one of the Coming to UM-St. Louis as a jun­ night before I was to attend my are studying, reading and researching. tained four of Matt's friends watched best ways to grieve is to write down ior, having spent the last four years of Spanish class in Clark Hall. I could not One of the best parts of transferring in. horror as the car carrying my your feelings. As quickly as she said my life on a two-year degree, I really for the .life·of me understand why we to UM-St. Louis had to be financial brother took out three gas pumps. this I did. I was 17 at the time. thought the university experience would be learning Spanish in some­ aid. This was just supposed to be a drive .. It has been 9 years and now I am would minor my years at the commu­ one's bedroom. I packed a lunch, arranged for a home after a night of partying. 26 and so much has changed, but the nity college, but be more expensive. Alas, all those years of TV Land babysitter for ovemight, and hauled At Matt's funeral I gathered advice Mrs. Brown gave me still I was in for a surprise. proved that you can't believe every­ myself to the Financial Aid office. To enough strength to ask one of ills holds true today. Not to knock any of my professors thing you see on TV - they call all . my dismay, there would be no sleep­ friends who had witnessed the acci- Before his death my brother was or any of the knowledge I obtained buildings on campus "halls" at the big over. dent what happened. starting his last year of college. This while studying for an associate's school, guys. In fact there was no line. The only response I got was a year I will graduate and I will be able degree, but UM-St Louis was a totally Guess what else? There is more I had to walk outside and check the blank stare. to do something pe only dreamed of. different ball game. then one library at UM-St. Louis - and door again to be sure I was in the right When I returned for my senior I dedicate this year to my brother One of the first things I noticed is no one is talking on the phone, eating place. year in high school just several Mart, I love you, and I will always By M ARELLA KEITH the buildings are called "halk" This lLmeh, holding a marathon gab session weeks after burying my brother, I felt miss you. Staff W/'iter really caused a lot of turmoil for me the or arguing with her boyfriend. They see TRANSFER, page 15

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The Hidden Cost of Viewpoints" from the 10-31-05 Stonn Aftennath able to see are empty promises such as than the neighborhoods it traverses". Pepsi contract issue, by Adam Wiseman, contained the mission statement from the school, Although they had no specific data avail­ Transcripts the ever-so-enlightening and useful My daughter is a student of three that I have attached for your record at able, from my experience, and the expe­ I am glad to hear that Coca-Cola ending of years at your University and currently the botlom of this letter. rience of 140,000 Metro ride!:; per day, was outbid by Pepsi for the upcoming Can anyone tell me why it costs $5 "One ... two ... three .. .four... we don't re>ides across the street in student hous­ What if someone broke into her · the system is safe. year at UMSL. at UMSL to get a copy of your own need your f----- war." ing at the Mansion Hills apartment and harmed her? How would I believe the only dangerous situation I am glad of this for the specific rea­ transcript (you know, the piece of The other was an otherwise infor- Condominimums. anyone find her, just wait until the would involve jumping onto the tracks. son that the Coca-Cola driver repeat­ paper that says you (paid for) and com­ mational news piece titled I realize that the recent storms and power comes back on because she has Again, contrary to Kimbrough's co~ec­ edly blocked handicapped parking pleted a specific class and/or degree "Residents Say Goodbye to power outages are beyond our control, an uncbarged cell phone (no home line t:ure. driving a car is far more dangerous behind the CCB, with no apologies or program)? Neighborhood as Business Park however as a parent I want to know because the school will not prov1de one than taking mass transit According to remorse once he was confronted. The cost for a transcript at the Looms," by Ben Swofford, in the 11- why the school has not taken steps for her for emergency use) or if she the National Transportation Safety r can only hope that UMSL made University of Georgia is $2. The cost 7-05 issue. regarding the safety and well being of passes out from heat, dehyration, or Administration, 1,130 drunk driving this decision in part to withdraw sup­ for a transcript at the University of Informational shifts to uncredible the students living in UMSL's housing. medical emergencies ? Whose head will fatalities occurred in Missouri during port from a company who has violated Maine is $2.25. The cOst for a tran­ when Swofford concludes that his Since Wednesday night my daughter . roll? 2004. our (disabled students') rights . script at the University of North story will somehow be helped by has been sittillg in complete darkness, Also, the NTSA reported in 2004, David Scott, however, has gone on Dakota is zero, and the same is true at including the quote, "They didn't silence, and heat without ice, food, safe Peggy C. Joplin 31,693 motorists were killed in car acci­ record saying that UMSL didn't even the University of Tennessee­ give a f--- about us." water, or security. A certain amount of Mother of Natalie Lefholz dents nationally, alcohol related or other­ bring up the issue when deciding on Knoxville. At Harvard University, What kind of people think that a responsibility falls in the hands of you wise. Moreover, 4,64 I pedestrians were the bid. I can only hope that isn't the your first transcript is free, and there­ college newspaper is where these and the school you are affiliated with. Metrolink Safety - killed, and 725 bike riders due to auto­ case. after it costs $3. words belong? Has anyone checked on the well mobile related incident~. Please make sure that the new driv­ What - exactly - is going on nere? And I'm assuming that most of being of the students who have been MetroLink is not dangerous. I have It appears that the automobile is not ers from Pepsi obey the law, by refus­ But I have good news: UMSL does not these writers are aspiring journalists, without power going on FOUR days been w,1ng MetroLink at UMSL, and for only a key factor in subw.banization thus ing to condone any inappropriate dis­ have the most expensive transcript hopefully receiving some sort of now? She has no ability to know what my personal traveling around St. Louis govemment subsidy. pollution, depend­ criminatory behavior, and by making price! The cost at the University of education for it here at UMSL. is going on in the outside world because City, during all hours, with no threat of ency on foreign oil, but also enables sig­ sure that other UMSL staff in contact California-Los Angeles is $6 (but, by Things like this make serious stu­ of lack of cell phone charge and other danger. nificant amount of w.mecessary fatalities . with the drivers know to refuse to con­ the way, everything is more expensive dents tllink, "I'm working hard for a communications. The Iffieducated suburbanite equates The FBI Uniform Crime Repolt done illegal parking activ1ty. in California). bachelor's degree from a place like No contact from the school of any mass transit to criminal activity. This is details in 2004, 1,237 114 car thefts Examples of condoning discrimina­ this?" kind has been made with her, no flyers evident in the fact that St Charles voted occUrred nationally. How many light fail tory parking would be for the staff to Scott Jacques I know that I'm re-thinking a mas­ or calls. In today's world of technology against MetroLink expansion, mostly accidents occurred, and how many of make comments to the drivers lessen­ Ph .D. Student, Crimiriology ter's degree here. Just because the . there is absolutely no reason these stu­ due to "potential crime entering St. such accidents resulted in fatalities? The ing the importance of handicapped tuition is the (relative) lowest doesn't dents should not have access or have Charles". fact is that light rail is far safer than the parking, to tell the driver it's okay to mean we have to make it so evident. been notified as to where they can Obviously this conclusion v,as based chaotic mode of transportation which is park there under ANY circumstances, Unprofessional journalism Mercifully, few outside of UMSL recieve help in this emergency situa­ up:m racial stereotypes, and baseless highway. or for any staff to look the other way in will have read those low-class liter­ tion. conjecture. which is common among Fmally, ifl remember correctly, a rob­ response to illegal vendor parking Last year I began reading "The ary contributions. She has no acce.ss to basic human white flighters. I challenge Mr. bery occurred on UMSL campus, in a (Complacency is still a form of dis­ Cunent" because a friend of mine And by the way, I've been in the neces,sities such as a warm shower, edi­ Kimbrough, and other naysayers to use parking garage on North Campus. at 3 crimination). Any of these actions was writing for it, and I wanted to Navy for 15 years and anI married to bile food, climate facilities unless she Metrolink for an entire semeste!~ and p.rn. in the afternoon! I would prefer to would support the discriminative atti­ support her. My friend will appar­ a truck drivm---few people swear wants to leave her unpatrolled, dark document crime frequency. be on a train full of people, including tude toward and disenfranchisement of ently succeed in · her endeavors; more than ~e do. apartment complex to venture hours Furthermore, 'at least two or three security, rather than in a parl

By LAGuAN FUSE New yoUeybail recruits Sports Editor

Megan Walker The U1vl-St Louis volleyball team is Year: Freshman gearing up to get the 2006 season started. Hometown: This year's team will have a mixture of Springfield, Tenn. returning stars as well as new players on the roster. This year the women's volleyball team will have a total of eight player.,; returning from last season's team, seven who were starter.,;. Lauren Hampton Year: Freshman There are two incoming fre"hmen, Megan Walker (Springfield Tenn.) and Hometown: Lauren Hampton (Olathe, Kan.), as well Olathe, Kan . as two transfer students. Senior Erin Denton (Crystal City, Mo.) transfer.,; from Hender.,;on State and sophomore Christy Trame (Highland ill.) transfer.,; from Indiana State, a Division I school. Sophomore Maribeth Oldelehr (Jefferson . Erin Denton City, Mo.) is the only walk-on for the Year: Senior team. Hometo.vn: In an e-mail interview, Head Coach Crysta l City, Mo. Josh Lauer said 'We had a terrific spring season of training and skill development, and added 5 terrific players to our roster. Denton and Oldelehr participated with the SPORTS BRIEFS team this pa,t spring, Trame is a Div. I tal­ ent that lead Indiana State in blocking as a freshman, and Walker and Hampton bave Volleyball gets Christy Trame a tremendous amount of high level club Yea r: Sophomore experience that will make their integration national award Hometown: into our system very smooth." Highland, III. "All of our returning players got better for academics this spring both physically and technical­ ly. We did not have a spring season in The UM-St. Louis volleyball 2004 because of lack of number.;. this team received the Game year \VJS much different," Lauer said. Plan/AVCA Team Academic "Our team is hungry and ready for the Award for the academic Maribeth upcoming season." success of last year's team. Oldelehr Under the leadership of Lauer, the The American Volleyba ll Year: Sophomore Riverwomen have posted a record of 17- Coaches Association started Hometown: 39. Last sea'illll the Riverwomen finished the award in the 1992-93 Jefferson City 6-~2 with all six wins in GLVC matches. academic year and the "We are building a winning volleyball award is presented to teams tradition here at UMSL. It will not happen overnight, but it is happening ' aid Lauer. who maintain at least a 3.3 Adam D. Wiseman • Editor-iii-Chief cumulative team grade­ see VOLLEYBALL, page 10 Joslyn Brown, sophomore, criminology, returns a serve during a preseason practice. point average. UM-St. Louis was one of the 31 NCAA Division II schools across the nation to receive this award. The award is given to Division I, II, and III schools; NAIA and junior colleges; and high Men's Soccer hopes schools. New assistant grueling preseason coach hired UM-St. Louis hired Sheila Hering as assistant coach for work will payoff the women's basketball team. She received honors playing at Olney Central By MOLLY BUYAT one way to go: up. The Rivennen have some promising College (111.) and later at Staf}' Writer McKendree College. After col­ talent on their team this year that gives It is that time of year again; the time lege, Hering spent one sea­ high hopes for a successful season. , ~, when the athletic teams at UM-St. Louis Starting goalie and senior captain Zack ' son as an assistant basketball start their grueling two week pre-season Hoette has a very positive outlook on the coach at McKendree College. before school starts. These two weeks upcoming year. She played professionally for are packed with two to three practices in 'We are going to be young this year The Knights of Thurles profes­ one day, fitness tests, conditioning and but we have a lot of talented freshman sional team in Ireland. team bonding. that are going to have to step in and play This is when the tearns that represent a big role right off the bat," Hoette said. our school get prepared to go into athlet­ "The team's attitude is pretty good UPCOMING GAMES ic battle and make our University a win­ overall aild I think it should be an excit­ ner. One team in particular that is work­ ingyear." Men's Soccer ing extra hard to have a great season this Exciting is a very good way' of put­ year is the men's soccer team. ting it. The team roster so far consists of The RiveIDlen had a rough season just four seniors and nine sophomores. Aug. 25 last year, finishing with an overall record That is not counting any of the walk-ons, at Lyon College of 4-94 and winning only 3 conference . transfer players or freshmen that have lack Hoette, goalkeeper for the Rivermen, is this year's starting goalie and senior captain. games. After finishing 11th out of 14 yet to join the team officially. 4 p.m. teams at the end of the season and losing nine players, the Rivemlen have only see SOCCER, page 10 Aug. 27 at Harding College SHORT FUSE 12:30 p.m. Women's Soccer Should NASCAR drivers be considered athletes? I don't·think so. Aug . 26 VS. Northwestern Like many college students, I spent extremely high wise: real life does way to stay active and healthy, but the most of my summer relaxing and try­ speeds? Isn't that --" ----=- not end like "The last time I checked, I didn't lose too State (at Joplin, Mo.) ing to escape the heat. Most of my time why we have speed Fast and the many calories the last time I was 1 p.m. was spent changing from ESPN to limits? I guess it's Since when did the Furious". behind the wheel. In fact, I am pretty ESPN 2 and occasionally FSN. After a okay to do it if you I'm not going to sure I added a few calories after I left lot of deep meditation, I came to the have a bunch of ability to.drive a car pretend that I keep the White Castle drive-thru. Would I Aug. 27 realization that NASCAR and all of the sponsors and if your make an average track of national eat a jalapeno-cheeseburger while try­ at M.issouri Southern other automobile sports are not really car looks like some­ news, but are we ing to box someone out for the sports. one plastered their physical specimen still having a gas rebound? I don't think so. Could I eat a 1 p.m. The first thing that any sport . shopping list allover crisis? So with gas jalapeno-cheeseburger while driving? I requires is an athlete; unfortunately it. an athlete? at about three dol­ did the other day. you are not an athlete just because you I've played pick­ lars a gallon, peo­ I know that racing has a large fan Volleybal can drive fast. When I think about ath­ up basketball, foot­ p Ie still cheer as base and I would like to ask those fans letes, I think about people who have ball, soccer and even their favorite driver a question. Since when did the ability Aug . 25-26 trained·their bodies to be the vessels of hockey games, but I've never had t1 uums gallon after gallon of fuel driving to drive a car make an average physical By LAGUAN FUSE at Missouri Southern their skills. There are millions .of peo­ pick-up car race. For those who do try around in circles. I'm not an environ­ specimen an athlete? Sports Editor ple in the world who can operate a to race in their vehicle of choice, they mentalist either, but I don't think the When I get my answer I might con­ Tournament motor vehicle, but they are not all ath­ run the risk of being labeled "illegal ozone layer really is helped by this so sider them athletes. Until then, the so­ times tba letes-they are motorist. street racers" and a long list of prob­ called "sport." called "sport" is a waste of time and Wait, isn't it dangerous to drive at lems are sure to follow. A word to the Being' involved in sports IS a great gas. August 21, 2006 Page 7

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The Riverwomen Soccer Team 2006

Rivermen and Riverwomerr Krisie Dani Dahm LynnCemy Brittany Angela Red Muesenfechter #15 #19 Beakala #5 #11 #20 The UM-St. Louis RIVERWOMEN COACHES the year with hopes of 4 overall record, The last year, ending witrt team faltered in the lJIuren Jaimie Pitterte (ourtway #7 DEFENDERS 1#6

Beth Goetz Denny Hearne Head Coach Assistant Coach low the teams, . l\..,lU'..LU game schedules:

Courtney Mary Behrrmann Amy Boehm Carmody #00 GK GK GOALKEEPERS

ArnyFox Tara Reitz #12 #8

Heather M.-tinson #14 FORWARDS

omen's Soccer Schedule Great Lakes Valley

Aug. 26 vs Northeastern State 1:00 pm Aug. 27 at Missouri Southern 1:00 pm Sept. 1 QUINCY * 7:30pm Sept. 3 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE 11:00 am Sept. 6 SIU EDWARDSVILLE * 7:00 pm Quincy H Sept. 8 at Ashland 5:00 pm ET Danielie Woelfer JamleOart Sierra Ellis Christan #13 #16. #17 Wasniewskl Sept. 9 at Findlay 5:00 pm ET #2 Sept. 15 at Bellarmine * 2:30 pm ET Sept. 17 at Northern Kentucky * 2:30 pm ET Sept. 22 WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE * 7:30 pm Rockhurst Hawks Sept. 24 LEWIS * 2:30pm Sept. 29 at Rockhurst * 7:30 pm Oct. 1 at Drury * 2:30 pm ~ Oct. 4 at Missouri-Rolla * 7:30 pm ~. ~ Oct. 6 SOUTHERN INDIANA * 7:30pm MIDflELDERS Oct. 8 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN * 2:30 pm Oct. 13 at Indianapolis * 7:30 pm Sarah Stone Anne Nesbit Rachel Lee #3 #4 #9 Oct. 15 at Saint Joseph's * 2:30 pm • Oct. 17 MISSOURI BAPTIST 7:00 pm Oct. 22· GLVC Tournament - First Round tba jk. Oct. 27, 29 GLVC Tournament - Semis, Finals tba * denotes GLVC game Home games are in red SIU-Edwa 21, 2006 Page 9

The Rivermen Soccer Team 2006 e season occer teams get set for 2006 Sean Johnson Mike Simpson Ryan VanDilleo Brian McKenna #2 #4 #6 #10

soccer team sta1.1s last year's 4-9- RIVERMEN COACHES fared better It-S-O record, but the quarterfinals. Both Joe Randazzo Eric Pitlyk Luke Spain preparation for their DEFENDERS #12 #18 #22

you need to fo1- Dan King Andy the teams' rosters and Head Coach Korbesmeyer Assistant Coach

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Mike Bober #00 GOALKEEPERS

Pan Muesenfechter #20

Colin .Huber #9

FORWARDS '

f\ renee Schools Men's Soccer Schedule

Aug. 25 at Lyon 4:00 pm I uw-parkside Ranger\ Aug. 27 Searcy, Ark. 12:30 pm Sept. 1 QUINCY Lewis Flyers * 5:00 pm Sept. 3 SIU EDWARDSVILLE * 7:30 pm Sept. 10 TRUMAN STATE 12:00 pm Sept. 15 at Bellarmine * 12:00 pm ET Saint Joseph's Pumas Sept. 17 . at Northern Kentucky * 12,:00 pm ET Paul Hummel Jared Smith Brett Regan Blair Spencer Sept. 22 WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE * 5:00 pm #3 #7 #13 #14 Indian~, polis Greyhounds Sept. 24 LEWIS * 12:00 pm Sept. 29 at Rockhurst * 5:00 pm Oct. 1· at Drury *" 12:00 pm Southern Indiana Oct, 4 at Missouri-Rolla * 5:00 pm Screaming Eagles Od.6 SOUTHERN INDIANA * 5:00 pm Od,8 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN * 12:00 pm Oct. 13 at Indianapolis * 5:00 pm Oct. 15 at Saint Joseph's * 12:00 pm '! Od.18 McKENDREE 7:00 pm MIDFIELDERS Oct. 22 at GLVC Tournament - First Round tba Chris Clarkin Ryan South Andy Schaul #15 #16 #21 Weissmann Oct. 27-29 at GLVC TournamenJ - Semi-Finals tba #25 * denotes GLVC game ~ntucky Wesleyan Panthers Home games are in red

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Illustration by Adam D. Wiseman and Mike Sherwin. Photographs by Adam D. Wiseman and Matt Johnson. Map by Paul Hackbarth. Design by Adam D. Wiseman and Mike Sherwin. Page 10 ~h(~nrrmt August 21, 2006 STATS CORNER MEN'S SOCCER WOMEN'S SOCCER VOllEYBALL TAKING THE FIELD GLVC preseason poll: GLVC preseason poll: GLVC preseason poll: Team Total Poifits Tffim Toral Points I Team Tota! Points SlUE 168 Northern KenllJcky 168 1 Northern Kentucky 132 Rockhurst 154 SlUE 155 I Rockhurst 131 Quincy 139 UW·Parkside 145 SlUE 116 UW·Parkside 136 Rockhurst 134 1 Indianapolis 116 Lewis 124 UM·St Louis . Southern Indiana 106 Northern Kentucky 105 Southem Indiana 114109 1Lewis 87 Drury 83 Indianapolis 92 Drury 77 IndianapoJis 82 Drury 84 I Bellarmine 72~ UM·Rolia 78 Bellarmine 76 1 UM·St Louis 50 Bellarmi~ 74 Saint Joseph's 63 Quincy 46 UM·St. Louis 47 Quincy 55 I UW·Parkside 35 Southern Indiana 44 Lewis 41 i SaintJoseph's 34 Saint Joseph's 27 UM·Rolfa 25 I Kentucky Wesleyan 12 Kentucky Wesleyan 12 Kentucky Wesleyan 13

IJi VOLLEYBALL, from page 6 \\

"Last season we played seven Tournament. The Riverwomen will matches against teams that played in have a rematch against Southwest the NCAA tournament It gave alIT Baptist on the first day of the-tourna­ team a taste of what it takes to compete ment. The Riverwomen will face at the highest leveL Competing with Missouri Southern and N<;lrthwood on the best teams in the country requires Sept. 2. consistency and a lot of hard work. I 'We want to start the season off think we are on a very good track. I am right. We are focusing on coming out really excited for the upcoming sea­ of our early season tournaments with son." some quality wins," said Lauer. I tru1~ Lauer will be assisted this season by .believe that 'defense wins.' You can be coaches Travis Toy and Molly · assured that we will make it tough for Bommarito. Toy is returning for his teams to score points against us and we third season as assistant coach and .will be efficient in our offensive execu­ Bommarito is entering her first season tion. If you like quick, Powerful, and as assistant coach for UM-St Louis. athletic competition you are going to "We have a lot oftearn stars. Every really enjoy the way we play volley­ Adam D. WIIIerrwI • EdiJor·in-Cbie! player brings something to the table for ball." us to be successful," said Lauer. 'We UM-St Louis will start conference Sierra Ellis, Junior, Education, moves the soccer ball. past Amy Fox, Freshman, undeclared, during a pre-scrimmace practice last week. return all of our starters from last sea­ play on Sept. 8 with a match against son, and have players corning in that Wisconsin-Parkside. will challenge for those positions. We The Riverwomen will face off are looking for continued production against Lewis on Sept 9. SOCCER, from page 6 from Claudia Medina and Heather . ''Wmniug at home is vital to being a Nichols. We l!Te also looking for our successful program This year our sophomores to have breakout seasons. home opener is also our 1st conference Even though the team is young, a sophomores seem to be stepping up this season. reached for comment about his The experience that Erin .Denton and match, which makes it even more good attitude is an important part to a and contributing a big part of the 'The team is looking promising upcoming sixth season at UM-St. Christy Trame will bring to the team important We want mIT home match­ successful start. Junior Mike workload. There are a lot of new this year. We expect to be competi­ Louis, but he never fails to put a great will also be extremely valuable." es to be an event for the entire cam- Simpson, who is transferring from players but everyone seems to be get­ tors to make the conference tourney. team on the pitch for the competitors. This season will begin on Aug. 25 pus," said Lauer. ,;. Meramec Community College, is ting along and adapting to everyone We are young but have great talent in The Rivennen's first home game with the Missouri Southern 'The more involved our students just one of the players who feels this else's style of play which is resulting our freshman class. We are looking to is on Sept. 1 at 5 p.m. against Quincy Tournament held in Joplin, Mo. UM­ and fans are at home matches the bet­ upcoming season is going to be a in a great team chemistry." said do well and finish out the season with University. Come out and watch our St. Louis will face off against Colorado ter. We want our opponents to hate good one. Simpson. a better result than last year," said men's soccer team win their first of State-Pueblo and Missouri Southern playing at UMSL and we want the best ''The team is looking good. We're Another returrilng player, Dennis Horan. many home games of the 2006 sea­ on the first day of the tournament. The atmosphere for playing volleyball in really young but the freshman and Horan, also has high expectations for Coach Dan King could not be son. Riverwomen will play Mlnnesota­ St Louis to be for UMSL at the MarK Moorhead and Southwest Baptist on Twain Bldg. Our job is to comPete ancf. the second day of the tournament. win, our fans and students job is to UM-St Louis will travel to Quincy, make it a great playing environment. If Ill. on Sept 1 for the two-

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By BRIAN E. OLIVER plete the book. During this time, she trait painters of the early 20th century. ''There is this personal connection. I accessed the archives of Whitman held StajfWhter Eakins was friends with Whitman for feel the intimacy. He touches so much by the Library of Congress. She also five years and created a portrait of of what I study," she said. reviewed unpublished documentation Whitman in 1887 and 1888. Dan Younger, professor of art and Although Walt Whitman was most on Whitman, including several letters A second artist whom Whitinan chair of art and · art history, said that . j widely known for his poetry, according written by people who knew him, and lllfluenced was Marsden Hartley, who Bohan's work was a major accomplish­ to Ruth Bohan, associate professor of visited two of the houses Whitman followed Whitman in an almost ment. ''Professor Bohan's book is a art history and author of ''Looking Into lived in. prophetic type of way, keeping a photo­ major achievement in her field and I'm Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850- Part of the documentation she graph of Whitman by his side until his sure that it will be a reference point for 1920," he also had a noticeable impact reviewed centered on the friendships . death. researchers in both art and literature for on the visual arts. Whitman had with artists and how they In addition to these two artists, the years to come," he said. "There's an affinity he felt with the responded to him by creating portraits, book also addresses the influence . The book, Looking Into Walt visual arts," Bohan said. which gave Whitman great pleasure. Whitman had on Robert Coady and Whitnwn: American Art, 1850-1920, She said that while literature is a lin­ "Whitman prt\ferred the coinpany Joseph Stella was released in early May and is pub­ ear art form, visual art presents itself all of artists to writers," she said. "Whitman gave American artists lished by Penn State University Press. at once; she added, "Whitman wanted Whitman shared a reciprocal rela­ from the early 20th · century an The book is $50 and is available for . his poems to have the immediacy of tionship with artists and had a profound American foundation for Modernism," purchase at www.psupress.org.Itis also Pboio wurtes), wlIlUlalnn-enlerprises.nel visual things. He wanted· his poems to impact on many early 20th century . Bohan said, adding that Whitman also ·available for purchase from BarneS and Poet Walt Whitman is the subject have the presence that visual items do." American artists, including Thomas had a deep influence on her own devel­ Noble's webite at www.bamesandno­ of a book by Ruth Bohan, associ­ It took her nearly 20 years to com- Eakins, one of the most important por- opment. bIe,com. ate professor of art history. PRACTICING IN GRAND S1YLE Scholar works to make .bre ast cancer care more accessible .,

By SEAN MICHAEL vided and continue to provide free mammography screenings for women StaffY.Xfriter . with disabilities," she said. Sarah Ernsky, manager of the A scholar at UMcSt. Louis has been Breast Healthcare Facility at Missouri in the process of researching the Baptist, worked with Saleeby and improvement of accessibility to breast Paraquad. "She was great to work healthcare facilities and services for with, very personable and willing to women with disabilities. please," Ernsky said. Professor of Social Work Patricia She said Saleeby was enthusiastic Saleeby has volunteered in the area of about the work and the project of disabilities for the last 20 years. "{ belping disabled women. "She belped became interest­ us to identify disabled patients who ed in breast can­ needed mammograms and we provid­ cer because I ed a mobile van for mammography," had a friend she said. diagnosed with Saleeby said she works with that disease," Missouri Baptist to bold educational TOP 10 she said. workshops for women with disabili­ Saleeby vol­ ties. She said that as a result of con­ first week unteered for the ducting focus groups and consulting St. Louis Komen with these women resulted with her Patricia Affiliate and she receiving of two grants. of school Saleeby began consulting She said that dUling the develop­ with the. Paraquad ProJessoroJ ment of her research she realized an frustrations Center for Social Work instrument was needed to improve the Independent Living. "At Paraquad., I accessibility of breast healthcare facil­ 1.Finding a parking spot, spoke \vith the women who had vari­ ities. 'The grant that I received from which will remain a problem ous disabilities, and I became aware the Susan G. Komen Foundation will throughout the year. that many of them didn't receive allow me to develop a resource guide­ breast cancer screenings," she said. book," she said. 2. Being on North Campus . She said the women's disabilities She said with the guidebook breast and discovering you have were physical impairments, visual healthcare professionals will be just15 minutes to get to impairments, hearing impairments ; directed to resources to improve the South Campus for your next and the women also had developmen­ accessibility of these facilities. class. tal impairments. 'The facilities didn't She said her long-tem1 goal is dis­ 3. Dealing with the long lines have proper access for these women, tributing the guidebooks and citing in the bookstore, and The so I came up with the idea of improv­ cbeck list~ nationally to improve the Nosh, and the bathroom, etc. ing access to these facilities," she said. accessibility of breast healthcare facil­ In addition to ~g to improve ities. 4.Having the first day of class accessibility to the building for these "Women with disabilities will be Allan D. WISeI'T1afl • Edilr1r·i1H1>iti be a huge waste of your ti me women, Saleeby developed able to have equal access as women and energy because all you Mark Laverty, UM-St, Louis alumnus, practices the grand piano in the Lee Theater at the Touhill. Paraquad's· Educational and Outreach with breast cancer," she said. did was go over a syllabus. Mark is recording a CD later this week and wanted to get some practice in before the recording. Program and a partnership with Missouri Baptist Hospital. "We" pro- See SCHOLAR, page 15 5.That annoying student who asks too many questions. STAFF VIEWPOINT There's at least one in every class, it's possible that its actually one of UM -St. Louis' • Advice from an alumna on building requirements. How I made the most out. of college 6. Crowded hallways full of connections for future success lousy rin gtones.

It feels just like yesterday, I was One thing I am glad that I did was Working all four years on The Internship with Fox 2 News in St Louis. J. Getting you rsel f out of bed attending a freshman orientation and taking college credit courses .in high Current, gave me the opportunity to I feel that I have learned almost more for that early morning class. touring the campus for the very first time school because as an entering freshman I attend numerous campus events, take than I ever did in college because the with my dad. had earned nine credit hours. part in out-of-town conventions, see my internship is more hands on. 8Jorking over th e $500 it costs your text books. I cannot believe that I finally graduat- . Taking those classes gave me a jump­ name and articles in print and most I wish I had started doing internships for ed. As I look back on the last four years start on fulfilling some of my basic class­ importantly, meet more people, some early in college, than after graduating. It 9 .walking the gauntlet of of my college experience, I think about es. This is one thing that I keep recom­ that I know will be life-long friends. is never too early to do an internship. so licito rs and student groups many of the great times I had attending mending to .my younger sister, who is Even though I enjoyed being a part of They not only provide a learning experi­ lin ing the MSC Bridge. UM-St. Louis and some things that I now in high school. The Current and building a professional ence in a professional environment, but wish I could do over ~o-ain. I met one of my favorite professors, portfolio, I regret not getting involved they help improve your resume and can 10. Realizing that summer I remember the first trip I took on Bob Bursik, when I took Introduction to more. UM-St. Louis offers a variety of land you a job. vaca tion really is over. campus and how I felt somewhat over­ Criminology my first semester. Over the great student organizations and I think My new goal is to attend graduate whelmed and thought that my college yean;, I had many great classes and pro­ that everyone should take advantage of school at Webster University, to receive Do you have an idea for the career was already off to a bad start. fessors . them. a Master's degree in Media Studies and next top ten ? Send your By MELISSA MCCRARY It was in May 0£2002, when I came Some of the classes I enjoyed the best We hear over and over how impOltant then pursue a career in broadcast repolt­ top ten idea idea to us: to take the 'ever-so-famous' Math were Introduction to Mass Media, Stajf \(Iriter getting involved is and it really is true. ing. [email protected] Placement test I was· running late. I had Introduction to Cinema, News Writing College is supposed to be one of the best I will never forget all of the fun class­ no idea where many of the buildings and Radio and Television Broadcasting. decided not to transfer to Mizzou times of our lives and it is our expelience es I took, the friendly people I met and were, let alone the regulations with park­ Bill Mayhan, David Rota, Judi Linville because UM-St. Louis became my that creates that the memories I built with my college ing on campus. and Jim Singer were all great teachers, home. The University also offers many ben­ friends. I plan to keep doing various We predict you will After rushing through the exam, I felt who taught me a lot. It was my junior year, when I went eficial programs and services to students. internships until I finally graduate. relieved, until I made it back to my car Knowing what you want to do and and met with an academic advisor and Career Services gave me job advice and Here is my final advice: For those turn to page 16 to only to notice a parking ticket crammed declaring a m~or is extremely important they informed me that I needed two was an excellent resource. newcomers, do not be afraid. We were under my windshield wipers. when beginIling college. I have seen so more classes to have a double major in They offer a program called Career all there once. Take challenges with read Maximo's On my second trip (the first day of many people who were undecided or communication. Key, which posts student resumes online pride and look at them as being one step classes), I came more prepared with a who constantly changed their majors and Already completing 100 credit hours, to employers. They also arrange and closer to an achievement, Go for your latest predictions parking permit and my class schedule. ended up taking unnecessary classes. doing six more to obtain another degree plan on-campus job interviews, job fairs dreams, Never give up and finally, I wish Although I arrived an hour before my JOlITIlalism is what I originally want­ was easy. I never imagined that I would and interviewing and resume work­ you the best at UM-St. Louis. first class started, parking was chaotic. I ed to do. I thought I would take all of my graduate with two Bachelor's degrees in shops. I attended a few of the job fairs Editor's note: Melissa McCrary had to figJ:1t my way through crowds of basic classes at UM-St Louis and then only four yean;. and workshops, which gave me an graduated in May 2006 from UM-St. srudents walking and ta1kID.g OD' the Iiraflsfer to Mizzou. Since UM-St. Louis Having a passion for Writing and insight on how to prepare and what to Louis. During her four years, she was a ~hc etuffcnt MSC Bridge. It was a major adjustment does not have a journalism major, I wanting to get more involved on cam­ expect in the 'real world.' staff writer and features editor for The from high school. declared myself as an English major. I pus, I joined The Current. This summer, I have been doing an Current.

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MOVIE REVIEW

AT GALLERY 210 Opening Aug. 24, the sec­ ond part of "The Biennial," works of nine of the UM-St. Louis Fine Arts faculty will be on display in Gallery 210 until Oct. 7. An open­ ing reception will be held Thursday, Aug 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. UPCOM ING MOVIES PIJokJs courtesy ltiramOtllll Pictures Oliver Stone's "World Trade Center", tells the story of a group of New York City Port Authority police officers who help people escape. John Mcloughlin (Nicholas Cage) and M ichael Pena (Will Jimeno) get trapped under the rubble when the towers collapse. Stone's 'WTe' is personal tale of heroism on 9/~

By CATE M ARQUIS assist in the rescue effort at the World Nicolas Cage Trade Center. It centers particularly on plays John A&EEdilor Sgt. John McLoughlin ~Nicholas McLoughnn, a Cage) and police officer Will Jimeno Port Authority When the first trailer for a movie (Michael Penal. police officer dealing with the 9/11 attacks appeared As the rescuers enter the towers, who gets on movie screens, many audiences they are clearly aware of the danger trapped in the rubble of the The musical Idlewild responded with a resounding cries of but unaware that a second plane will "too soon." World Trade follows the story of a hit and the towers will fall. Stone's Center. speakeasy performer In many ways, dire.clor Oliver film takes a personal viewpoint, so it Stone's "World Trade Center" is exact­ and piano player con- presents only what these first respon­ ly the kind of big ders or their families knew, reminding tending with gangsters budget., simpli­ World Trade its audiem::e aLtne limited. chao' and ". who have eyes on their fied, big Center even contradictory information on that club. Directed by Brian Hollywood movie day. Barber, Idlewild opens star retelling of ***11 '0 This decision means that the story that tragedy that Aug. 25. told is narrow in focus. While it is everyone dread- Director: Oliver emotionally compeUing, heroic and ed. In other ways, Stone inspiring, it retells little about events Also opening Aug. 25 it is nothing like Stars: Nicholas on that historic day. Once the Port • Invincible what we expect­ Cage and Michael Authority rescuers are trapped in the • DOA: Dead or Alive ed. The movie by rubble, the story focuses on their strug­ a self-described Pena • How to Eat Fried Worms gle to survive and hope for rescue, libertarian auteur Synopsis: Stone alternating with the stories of the • The Protector director known recounts the tale of anguished families waiting for word on • Brothers of the Head for his controver- two New York police their loved ones. • Beerfest sial, conspiracy- officers trapped Curiously, Stone, who is known for tf1.hlmse0 r y - I a d e n under the World dazzlingly visual fIlmmaking and Pena are well-executed, as they handle still generally stays in conventional quite right for such a pivotal event and Opening Sept. 1: is unlike innovative auteur technique, presents well tbe challenge of being constrained bounds. is exactly what many feared in a other Oliver Trade Center. • The Illusionist the story in a spare, straight forward under piles of rumble. Many will find the straight forward Hollywood movie treatment of the Stone film is • Crossover and conventional manner. Maggie Gyllenbaal and Maria story of bravery appealing but others subject. nothing like what we expected but is The usual Stone visual artistry only Bello, as wives Allison Jimeno and have noted the lack· of complexity in "World Trade Center" is a good, but • Crank winning surprising audience support, comes through in a few scenes, some Donna McLoughlin respectively, actu­ tbe filmmaking and historical context. not great, fJlm. Actually, the earlier ~ Factotatum especially from folks more likely to of the collapse of the towers, some of ally get more acting opportunities, While a well-done, heroic movie 9/11 film, the more complex, docu­ • Trust the Man vot~ Republican for a film from a self­ the view up through the rubble and although they are still limited by the tale, "World Trade Center" has a kind mentary-like "United 93" from direc­ described Liberal. most tellingly, in a vision of Jesus nature of the storytelling. The real Will of clockwork, formulaic flavor that tor Paul Greengrass is a far superior, Opening Sept. 8: "World Trade Center" is a surpris­ coming towards the policemen, carry­ Jimeno himselfhas a small role and the some critics have caned an "After more complete film about the tragedy ingly simple, inspiring film of person­ • The Covenant ing a bottle of water. legendary Patti LaBelle has a part as a School Special" quality. This might be and events of that day. al courage based on the true story of neighbor. I • The Pathfinder This last image may be part of the a bit too harsh but only the fact that this Both films · are heart-rending but two Port Authority policemen who sur­ reaS'bn for the big positive response The imagery, pacing and editing of is a true story of survivors mutes this still find inspiration and uplift in the j vived the collapse of the twin towers, from church groups, along with the the film support the inspirational, emo­ quality. horror. Some filmgoers will prefer the two of the last people pulJed out alive film's lack of any political content, tional nature of the film but are Rather than being specifically about more simple but uplifting "World TOP iTUNES from the rubble. both unexpected for an Oliver Stone doggedly conventional. The photogra­ the 9/11 tragedy, the story does have a Trade Center" and others the more The focus of the fIlm is on a group film. phy is beautifully done, and comes generic, rote-filmmaking aspect in its complex "United 93" but seeing both DOWN LOADS of Port Authority policemen sent· to The performances by Cage and closest to delivering Stone's style, but tale heroism. Tbis somehow is not is really the best choice.

1. London Bridge - Fergie CDREVIEW 2. Show Stopper - Danity Kane A&E venues on campus 3. Crazy - Gnarls Barkley Casey Reid brings back the blues 4. Get Up - Ciara featuring Cham illionaire than just another flavor of the week are undeniably some of the band's best . prepare for fall season By ZACH MEYER that causes a stir. The band is actually qUalities. ated the paintings and crayon draw­ 5. Call Me When You're Music Critic selling records, a lot of records. I went The recently released album enti­ By CATE MARQUIS Sober - Evanescence into Vintage Vinyl in the Loop to see if tled "Cephalclog," meaning "head ings under the guidance of noted Sri A&EEditor A couple years back, I saw a crude I could get my hands on the debut clog," is a testimony to this. "A Dead Lankan artists. cartoon spray-painted on a wall show­ album. I found Finger's Lame," the album's opening The proceeds of the silent auction .1:) ing a cat chewing on what looked like one lone copy of track, is a down-by-the-bayou-blues­ Classes have started and the benefited the school and the UM-St. Chuck Berry's head. Below the picture it sitting on an ballad that rivals John Fogerty at his semester is underway but arts and Louis Reconstruction Project. The it read, "Rock 'n' roll is dead." end cap. As I best, while tracks like "Black Kisses" entertainment venues are ' still gear­ Center for International Studies was This alarmed me and I deeply took the treasure and '1 See the Ends" show off Reid's ing up on campus. among the sponsors of the exhibit. hoped that this apathetic ideology up to the check edgy folk lyrics, a trait that even Bob On Aug. 24, Gallery 210 opens a The first program scheduled for towards rock 'n' roll was not infec­ out counter, a Dylan had trouble with. new exhibit featuring faculty art­ the Center for International Studies' tious. And it was not. sales guy gave However, the . album's best track is work. "Biennial" highlights a variety International Performing Arts Series ~ is "Chinese Music Masters." The In fact, it would be nearly impossi­ me a nudge and Casey Reid easily "Oh, Sweet Beacon," a track of work by nine faculty members. Tbis free exhibit runs through Oct. 7 event is set for Saturday, Sept. 23, at 6. Far Away - Nickelback ble for St. Louis to commit rock 'n' roll said, "Danm it, I with whipping drums and pounding suicide, due to its deep blues and rock­ was going to buy "Cepbalclog" piano lines. There is even a hint of in Exhibit Room A. 8 p.m. at the Touhill Perfonning Arts abilly roots. Proof of this is Casey You can see the works and enjoy Center. Tickets are $7 to $15. 7.Buttons - The Pussycat that. That's the what sounds like a washboard being Reid, the leader of the St. Louis junk­ ****'0 light refreshments at a free opening The Touhill Perforrni.Ji.g Arts Dolls featuring Big Snoop fifth copy 1've scratched in the background. yard folk-rock super group that bears sold today." reception on Aug. 24. G3.JJ.ery 210, Center kicks off its Fall 2006 season, Dogg Despite his distinct sound and per­ his mind. Despite all of the talk surrounding sonality, Reid · has already signed on located in the Telecommunications with a student recital by . Will ~ Consisting of Miss Chelsea on the the band, Reid often shies away from with the prestigious Big Muddy Center near the MetroLink North Reichert. The free recital opens to all 8. Promiscuous- Nelly cello, local legend 7 Shot Screamers the spotlight by preferring to play at Records, a label that is home to many station, is open Tuesday ·through on Friday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Furtado featuring Timbaland upright bass player Chris Powers, and smaller clubs and bars. infamous local band;; such as The 7 Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 16, comedian Reid himself at front and center, Casey This is already a far cry from bands Shot Screamers, The Vultures and The "Landscapes With Love" Wayne Brady, co-star of "Whose 9.Ain't' No Other Man - Reid and his band have already made a such as Story of the Year that practical­ Johnny 0 and the Jerks. exhibit at Gallery Visio, which fea­ Line Is It Anyway" and a master of Christina Aguilera sharp wave among the local press. ly sold their souls for a chance to play . Dear reader, if you have never been turedSri Lankan children's artwork, improv, takes the stage at 8 p.m. The July 5 edition of the River venues such as Mississippi Nights and interested in local music before, now is closed on Aug. 17, with a closing Tickets .ire $33 to $48 for UM-St. ,.., 10. (When You Gonna) Front Times featured Reid on the front The Pageant. the time to get interested. Casey Reid's night reception and silent auction. Louis students and are available at Give It Up to Me - Sean page. The. music itself is extraordinarily "Cephalclog" may well be a definitive Children from Andaragasyaya the Touhill. Paul featuring Keyshia Cole If truth be told, Reid's band is more gritty and lo-fi, two components that album for St Louis. . Vidyalaya, a Sri Lankan elementary So mark your duendars for art on . school affected by the tsunami, cre- campus. August 21,2006 'm:he (turrent Page 13 UMSL band Towers East takes on college rock, middle-aged women

By ZACH MEYER has only been running for two years, time, Dave Matthews Band. Such influ­ and yet it already holds an array ofpro­ ences can be heard in the funky Musir; Glitie fessional recordings, a handful of gigs acoustic number entitled "My Own and their very own recording studio .. Grave" as well as the pop-melodic One painful truth that all UM~t "Stare". UM-St Louis is far from short of Louis bands, Towers East included, But it would be incorrect to label students in local, unsigned bands. Yet must undertake is the lack of general Towers East as a band out to make a one has to wonder what the rigors of campus cohesion. quick buck by merely copying other finding time to practice, getting a decent Being somewhere between a com- band's sounds. audience, and at the muter school and · a The band has many eccentricities to same time, manage to full fledged universi­ make it stand on its own. For instance, be a full time student ty, the band often has the band doesn't conform to the eight --"-- trouble getting its minute jam out sessions that most col­ Take for example . I think that college music to UM-St. lege groups are prone to. UM-St Louis's own rock genre hinders the hidden treasure, the Louis students. In fact, very few, if any, tracks by two piece band spread of our melodic 'There are lots of Towers East have even a solo, leaving known as Towers love considering that our colleges that offer the music to be purely vocals, acoustic East opportunities to gUitar, and drums. Peek in just about target demographic is play," said Harrison, So what in the future for Towers any dorm room '!lld middle age women. '21, vocalist and gui­ East? Despite the lack of illvI-St. Louis one will find a guitar tarist, "but UM-St. enthusiasm, the band has an optimistic starter kit, complete - Alexander Hamilton, Louis only has one or view of what's to come. two chances such as "Oh, I imagine we'll have a brief with a wind tuner, a GuitarNocals six foot guitar cable, a Mirtbday or one or stint with stardom, and then quickly be twelve watt amplifier, two frat parties. demoted to soft rock stardom," con­ --,,-- However, there and a student who cluded Harrison in our interview. might make the claim, ''Yeah, I'm in a are lots of boards to advertise on, but it . "Maybe what we will try to do is play band." sti1lleaves a lot to be desired" some decent music, oy to entertain and The factors that sets Towers East Of course, the band's target demo- . have a good time." UM·St. Louis' Alexander Harrison (left) and Webster University's limothy Merril are Towers East. apart from all tills riff raff is their metic­ graphic doesn't help much either. Keep an eye and ear out for Towers ulous taste for professional sounding ''I think that college rock genre bin­ East next time you're on campus. Or recordings, quirky attitudes towards ders the spread of our melodic love lege rock" and goes straight for the might flutter in, Towers East aim is your of audience . . perhaps more conveniently, keep an considering that our target demographic eye out for what your mother has ill her music, and extremely tight pants. throat mother. Literally. The band itself is reminiscent of is middle age women," said Harrison. . Comprised of UM-St Louis's own Unlike most college bands that aim ''If you go into a Walgreens, you're Steely Dan and Rilo Kiley with a hint of own CD player. Thus, Towers East simply forgoes Alexander Harrison, and Webster for eighteen to twenty-five year olds bound to hear Steely Dan," concluded the Doobic Brothers, and perhaps even the often over flooded notion of "col- University's Timothy Merrit, the band and hoping that other demographics Harrison 00 why Towers East's choice the most popular college band of all MOVIE Documentary asks what 'f happened to electric car?

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STORM DAMAGE, from page 1

"I heard it was 85 mph winds, when he arrived to campus that tor for Residential Life, said, in an but some people were saying it was night. e-mail, "We were actually fairly for­ even higher," Kochin said. Yordy said the branches were tunate in the apartments with the Yordy said repairs were not the cleaned up by Thursday morning. storm." only cost the campus faced. There "Our ground crew was very respon­ Hart said the only physical dam­ were trees down "all over" campus. sive," he said, adding that the crew age was that there were a lot of tree "You can't really put a price on a put in many hours of clean up. limbs down. lOO-year-old tree," he added. He said he thought the campus' He said a limb fell on the fence He said the trees by the response was a more focused around the swimming pool, but the University's main entrance from response than some services in the damage was minimal. The "only Natural Bridge road looked "like area. "Services all over were chal­ real issue" he said the apartments Adam D. Wiseman • FAilor·if/·Olie! they had their tops chopped off." lenged, but as a campus we were faced was the loss of electricity. Michael Richardson, Pepsi vender, checks on the new machines next to Student Life. Venders· "It looked like a war zone with able to respond relatively quickly," The power to North Campus replaced Coca-Cola machines with Pepsi machines this summer. Coke products will still be sold in branches all over the place," Kochin he said. remained on, which he said allowed the campus C-Store irrlhe Millennium Student Center. said. "Luckily there weren't any Along with damages, power was Residential Life to offer space to vehicles under the trees; we're lost for six days to Residential Life residents so they could cool down Koechig said he had problems bugs when new equipment is put in. problem. luc1<.1' no one got hurt." apartments, the Fine Arts Building, or sleep. using that machine. Another machine wa~ not accept­ Machines now do a lot more than He said the ground crew Parking and Transportation and Kochin said the campus does "I put money in and I didn't get a ing money and he said that was they used to do, such as holding dif­ responded quickly to the event. He other campus buildings along what it can to prepare for these beverage," he said. because the machine has to have a ferent sized bottles and accommodat­ said they had chain saws out and Florissant Road. kinds of things, but "it's hard to do Ezell said the bottle causing the certain amOlmt of change in it to ing for different priced items. were clearing the driving lanes David Hart, apartment coordina- much for these acts of nature." machine's problems was the Propel accept dollar bills. "They kind of evolve and you Fitness Water, but that the machine "What happens is that everybody have to figure out what works and would be set-up for use hartly. is using dollars and the machine runs what doesn't," he said. ask listen solve Ezell has been working for the out of change. It eventually depletes Ezell said the whole process of , company for approximately 25 years. it," he said. installing ne w machines is a prett·y He said his experience has shown He replaced this machine's big und':''iaking, but "we're going to him that there are always a few little change counter in hopes of fixing this get it all straightened out" , ,,

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By ALBERTO PATINO boards, kind of like a mix of Pink Music Critic Floyd's more atmospheric moments crossed with the more angular rocking of Goblin for good "What bums never returns?" measure. Not necessarily original, This was the title of Don but still very fun, especially for Caballero's classic 1998 record, anyone sentimental over their dad's considered by many their best records with Roger Dean cover art. effort. Certainly this intriguing Don Cab, as they are often question, a bit of wit and rherotic affectionately abbreviated, played ever pertinent, one that burned an last. Instead of announcing them­ impression in my mind with its selves, the band tore straight into veracity. their set like a starved jackal, melt­ Musing on this phrase, I am ing the audience's stupefied faces immediately bombarded with with an onslaught of what seemed images of effigies, book burnings like improvised metallic jazz and polaroids of former romances fusion, but later proved to be a · gone utterly sour. Additionally, I meticulously constructed rock aID reminded that, no matter how composition the way only the 'Don awe-inspiring and creative Don knows how. To the raucous delight Caballero's virtuosic instrumental of the auclience, they played sever­ rock has been to me, there is no al of their best numbers from studio guarantee of their albums "American Don," "Don permanence ... especially consider­ Caballero 2," "What Bums Never Mike Sherwin" Managing Editor ing the volatile and destructive ten­ Returns," and "World Class -' Andreas Dimke, freshman, busines~ administration, shops for an international phone card at the Walgreens in Cool Valley Thursday. dencies that has accompanied their Listening Problem." musical genius. Drummer/composer Damon Many adoring fans, including Che lived up to his nickname 'The Professors provided information ' tennis and coaches from all over Top nations where most international students come from myself, were concerned that Don Octopus," clisplaying all the raw about how to adapt to a different American can watch and they give Cab would reach a breaking point, power, command and bombast of a culture and what to expect in us offers," Dirnke said. given their tumultuous history, an Russian music conductor. His arms India 96 American classrooms. Shuttle buses Men's Tennis Head Coach Rick endless game of musical chairs were a flailing, tentacled furor of '. also took students to Wal-Mart and Gyllenborg made an offer "good China 54 with sporadic lineup changes, and alternating grace and hatred for his Shop n' Sav.e to buy food and enough for me to corne over," Bosnia & six years of hiatus between their drumkit, pounding out polyrhythrns 43 school supplies. Dimke said. Herzegovinia 2000 release "American Don" and and intricate grooves for the other Most students arrived between Since he arrived, Dimke has their latest offering on Relapse, players to lay . melodic textures July 10 and July 13, but Burris said played Vvith his future teammates South Korea 41 "World Class Listening Problem." upon. the foiled terror plot on July 10 on once, "but it's too early to tell [bow I was blessed and assuaged to The three new members, once Indonesia 33 flights between the United I compare]. r don't think I'm horn­ find out that Don Caballero had in part of Pittsburgh rock band Creta '. Kingdom · and the United States bie," he said. Thailand 30 fact reunited, despite all odds, and Bourzia, clid quite well to live up to caused some international flights to As of Thursday night, Dimke the myth that the band had become. the Don Cab name. Guitarists Jeff be delayed. Dimke, who arrived had not registered for classes or Taiwan 27 I was so excited to cliscover that Ellsworth and Gene Doyle had per­ July 12, said lie experienced no bought books. original drummer Damon Che fect rhythmic chemistry with delays. "Some students have told me Vietnam 26 brought the band to life again, bassist Jason Jouver, and they While this is the first visit to the they clid not get the courses they 0 20 40 60 80 100 recruiting some of the most profi­ played the older compositions with United States for many internation­ want. If [the international student cient musicians he could find. minor but tasteful variations. al students, Dimke has visited office] told them how to sign up ear­ Source: OffICe of International Student and Scholar Services That being said, they recently Halfway through their set, and America two times before. lier, it'd be better," said Vlkram new students feel. "I did have some him. rocked the hell out of the Creepy without an iota of arrogance, Che Howe er, this marks his first visit to Kumar, graduate student, econom­ culture shock when I went to parties 'The first day I got to class, I did Crawl on Saturday, August 12, remarked ··What you are getting St Louis. ics. with my friends. I found it hard to not understand what the professor along with Relapse label mates here, you can't get anywhere else." Dimke chose lThrl-St. Louis Kumar went through a similar make small talk with the people was talking about," he said. Zombi and local hard rockin' dudes Considering the intergrity of their because it had the best scholarship orientation as an international stu­ here," he said. Both Cahyadi and Kumar agreed Riddle of Steel. material old and new, this was offer, but his skills as a tennis play­ dent in the spring of 2006 when he Freddy Cahyadi, graduate stu­ that dealing with loneliness was Riddle of Steel opened up the merely an example of honesty and er also played into his decision. transferred to UM-St. Louis from a dent, mathematics also helped new something they both had to get used show, proffering their brand of pride in their hard won craft, and "I talked with a company in college in India. Now, he is helping students adjust last week during ori­ to. As for Dimke, he hopes to over­ well-played melodic rock with the audience chuckled in kind Germany that brings students to this.year's international students get entation. Cahyadi came from come his loneliness when he finally great melodies and intricate agreement. American colleges. I had to make a oriented. Indonesia in the spring of 2004. gets to call his family and his girl­ rhythms, often reminiscent of Certainly in the sense of mortal­ video on the Internet of me playing Kumar said he knows how the Language was the main barrier for friend, Ksenija. Braid. I am glad to see that they ity, what bums truly never returns. have gotten only more solid with But at their performance at the every drummer they procure (they Creepy, the band proved them­ SCHOLAR, from page 11 are on their sixth, it has been selves to be legendary, ever rumored), and their shows continue improving themselves. Clearly to be tightrope tight. they have burned away from their Banister said she was introduced of her classes to speak about clis­ She said Saleeby wants people to would like to concentrate on dis­ Zombi followed, and proved to former obstacles, emerging from to Saleeby during her program on ability education," she said. be treated equally. seminating the resources nationally be the aural equivalent of an acid their embers as a rock n' roll sexuality with people who have clis­ She said that Saleeby also has a '"Her research breaks down the by translating the materials into trip in a hall of mirrors while being phoenix. abilities. " sister with a clisability. "She's doing barriers between people with or other languages. Her plan is to be chased by dark knights atop lazer Ladies and gents, what has She had some information I her research for personal and pro­ without disabilities," she said. able to help women with disabilities unicorns. The two-piece played burned before in Don Caballero could use and she invited me to one fessional reasons," she said. In the future, Saleeby said she worldwide. super nerdy 70s prog rock, making will only continue to bum even use of huge drums and analog key- brighter in the years to corne.

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Fall Sorority Recruitment 2006

Wednesday, August 23: Friday, August 25: Sunday, August 27: Panhellenic Welcome Skit events Bid Day In the Century Room A of the Millennium Student Meet in the Pilot House of the Millennium Student • Meet in the Pilot House of the Millennium Center (located on the 3rd floor) Center at 4: lSpm Student at 12:30 to receive your bid! • 4:30pm-6pm: Tour the chapter houses Round 1: Spm-6pm • 6pm-7:30pm: Dinner, Sorority Q&A, Fashion Round 2: 6:20pm-7:20pm Important information: Round 3: 7:40pm-8:40pm Show, meet your Sorority Recruitment • Must be enrolled at the University of Missouri-St. be Counselor and much more! *dinner will provided Louis in at least 12 credit hours for the Fall 2006 semester to participate. Thursday, August 24: 5 turday, August 26: • Must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale to Preference Events partici pate. Informational Events • You may sign up online at: • Meet in the Pilot House of the Millennium Meet in the Pilot House of the Millennium Student http://www.umsl.edu/-greeks/SorRecruitm ent.htm# Center at 6:15pm. Student Center at 1: 15pm • Round 1: 2pm-3:15pm • Round 1: 7pm-7:40pm • There is a non-refundable $20 fee to participate • Round 2: 3:45-5pm • Round 2: Spm-S:40pm (to help offset the cost of meals, t-shirts and supplies). If • Round 3: 9pm-9:40pm • Round 3: 5:30-6:45pm *Iunch will be provided you have any questions about sorority recruitment, please *dinner will be provided contact Allyson Wilson, Greek Advisor, at 516.5291 or [email protected]. Page 18 1Chc [UffCUt

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