VOLUME 36 December 1, 2003

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See page 14 'The Comedy of Errors' doesn't err. T HECURRENTONLINE.COM U N IVERSITY O F MISSOURI - ST. L O U IS UMSL grad SGA approves new fee increases ~students B Y BECKY ROSNER us to be proud of our school, for us to News Ediio;' ~ develop school plide and for us to develop intrical relationships that we redesign haven't had," Dolan said. "We are very At the Student Government passionate about what we do." Association meeting on Fliday, Nov. Dolan also said that UM-SL Louis is 21 , many proposals were discussed and funded 10th out of 11 schools in the •Hannibal passed by popular vote of the assembly. conference. She stated that UM-Rolla Increases in student fees are among the has more funding and that UM-St. propositions that will go to the Board of Louis does not offer as many amenities Museum Curators. to the student athletes. Some of the student The student fee BY BECKY ROSNER fees for the 2004-05 increase would still ...... ~-- ..- .- - . ..- - . ."1 News Editor year may go up by as --"-- leave the University much as 90 cents per behind many others in credit hour. Currently, The majority of the conference. TIle Graduate students in museum all students pay $9 per assembly passed the studies have been presented with an credit hour for an that [increase] will fee. opportunity to redesign the Mark athletic fee. These fees go towards student Student Life is Twain museum in Hannibal, Mo. The go toward all of the organizations. asking for a 46-cent >t! project began last year and is athletic teams, events increase. Orinthia progressit,g as scheduled. and activities involved Montague, director of A group of consultants from the with the University. - Orinthia Montague, Student Life, spoke director of Student University have been working on the The proposed increase about the reason for Life project, including Jay Rounds, E. for the next school year the proposed fee Mike Sherwin! nJe CuneJ11 David Dodd, SGA chairperson, confers with Kristy Ru nde, SGA president, as vice president Beth Desmond Lee professor of museum is 35 cents. increase. The studies, Caitlin McQuade, adjunct Three people spoke University currently Grindstaff looks on during the Student Government m eeting Nov. 21. 11 instructor in museum studies, and at the meeting for the --,, -- funds 82 graduate students Kristin Little and athletic departmenL A student athlete, organizations. Some of the Megan Benn. An exhibit designer and Chris Pilz, the new basketball coach organizations make money in other Many more organizations continue to Health Services is also requesting a woman who spoke on behalf of Health the consultants have been working and Pat Dolan, director of the athletic ways, but others cannot fundraise. "The become active, as well as others asking fee increase. The reason behind this is Services said that students are with the museum to create a new department, represented the department majOlity of that [increase] will go for more funding every year. There are the demand for more staff in the constantly seeking health attention and design. "We are looking for ways to to tty to persuade the assembly to vote towards student organi.zations," cun-ently about 112 organizations on department. A psychiatrist, two the staff is not always there to support improve existing exhibits in the on the increase. "We are trying to Montague said. campus. Much more money is often additional nurse practitioners and a the demands. museum and create new ones," create, for the students at the University Since the beginning of the semester, requested than can be provided. The fee receptionist in the Wellness Resource tit McQuade said. of Missouri -SL Louis, an arena for all of there have been five new organizations. was pa~sed by popular vote. Center are among the requests. The see SGA. page 3 The museum in Hannibal is located next to Twain's house. It is the house that he returned to, in memory, to create some of his most ! prominent novels. Both McQuade Police cftliser crashes in Lot K The Pikes are back and Rounds said that the offer was .~ one that was impossible to tum down. Twain is a model for both of them. on campus, officially They have a shelf full of Twain books in the office so that they can do as much research as possible on the 4fter 8 years, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity autiloI. Being able. to bring the project to regains official recognition

the University provides a real-world BY ANGELA ASHLEY You could literally feel the energy • experience for the museum studies Stajf\Vriter coming from people. For Pikes, it was graduate students. This is a reason the greatest feeling imaginable," Mike that UM-SL Louis was chosen to Wenger, junior, marketing, president participate in the important task. The Christmas came in the middle of of Pi Kappa Alpha, said. students work in the office and November for one student The fraternity members are not the participate in presentations. "UMSL organization on campus. The Pi only people e .cited about being back has a set of resources that are Kappa Alpha fraternity was granted on campus. Members of Sigma Pi ~ extremely useful in a project like recognition on campus after eight delivered a congratulatory note to Pi this," McQuade said. "The most years. Kappa Alpha's house. Later on in the important resource that UMSL is Pi Kappa Alpha is a large week, members of both fraternities offering right now is the graduate fratemity, with over 210 international celebrated Witll the Pikes at Golden students who are working on the chapters. The Zeta Phi chapter of the Greeks, a local bar. The three project" fraternity began at UM-St Louis in fraternities have plans in the works to Rowlds said that he has been 1969 and to this date has more than form an inter-fraternity council to "especially pleased with the students 470 alumni members. The fraternity work together to make the fraterniti es who have been working on the lost their recognition in 1995 due to both individually and collectively project. One reason that he decided to ' claims of sexual assault that were later stronger. "We are so excited to work do the project was to gi\e the students proven false. While they were still with the other fratemities," Wenger hands-on experience. They are an recognized nationally as a chapter, said. important part of the design ideas that their ultimate goal was to be back on The brothers are also exci ted to are being projected into the museum. campus. participate in mixers and Greek week ~. The project began last year. when To be granted recognition, the events with the three sorOlities. A they began to work on the I fraternity had to submit an application member of Zeta Tau Alpha, Katie interpretative master plan. The plan to a Student Affairs Committee. Once Gierse, junior, nursing, expressed her was finished in the spring of this year, approved by the committee, the happiness about the fraternity's return. and then the musewn decided that UM-St. Louis police examine a wrecked police cruiser in Parking Lot K; west of t.t!e Performing decision was passed to on Curt "It's great to see a group of guys that they did in fact want to go ahead with Arts Center, on Monday evening. Around 6 p.m., UM -St. Louis police sergeant Thomas M cEw en's Coonrod. vice chancellor of student have the same heart and dedication as the design. At the end of May 2004, vehicle crashed into a light pole in a single-car accident. According to Pclice Lieutenant Albert affairs, and Chancellor Thomas the rest or the Greek community to be McEwen had been responding to a call about a suspicious person in a vehicle outside of the ~ the first phase of the project will end. Wirt. George. All parties agreed, and a letter able to help UM-St. Louis tudent life Genera! Services Building. While following the suspicious vehicle, his attention w as diverted and Eventually, the entire museum is to signed by Coonrod later arrived at the grow t1lfough the Greek system," the police vehicle struck the light pole. Sergeant M c ~wen was examined on the scene by an ~MT be redesigned by the group. fratemity's house, congratulating Gierse said. Graduate students are required to c rew, said Wirt, but Mc Ewen's injuries were not serious. them for their return to campus. work around 20 hours a week on the "We were so excited and pumped. project, and McQuade and Rounds s<;e GREEKS. page 3 are both full-time. Graduate students ~ in a museum studies practicum class . have also helped with the project. Presidential candidate One of their assignments was to make a display for the museum, which was a window in the museum, advertising the changes coming in the future. The LaRouche visits campus group tries to go to Hannibal at least .. once a month to oversee the progress BY BEC K Y R OSNER the Missouri representatives gave an LaRouche speak, and he made a of the redesign. New!> Editor introduction of the presidential good impression on her with his Part of the design for the museum candidate. The evening community visions. "Aiter listening to what he is a storyline of Mark Twain. They forum brought in around 70 people, had to say, I was very impressed and are looking at references to Hannibal where laRouche again spoke of the Lyndon LaRouche, Democratic wanted him to come to St. Louis to in some of his writings and v.ays to presidential candidate, addressed the speak and I also felt that his voice tie them in with the exhibit. University about his campaign on was not being heard in our community," Walton said. ,"--- Tuesday, Nov. 18 . His visit began --" -- see MUS EUM , page 3 with a press conference, followed by When speaking to the crowd, a community forum later that night. represent the LaRouche talked about the problems LaRouche has been excluded Roosevelt tradition, with the Democratic candidates, in from the presidential debates but is the others represent a particular. One of his main points INDEX on the Missouri Democratic Primary world that is dying. was that the other candidates "are not ballot. Ranked number six in total in the real world." He said that they .. .~ulle!tI1J~9a...r~ ____ . 2 money raised and number two in the are all in a universe that existed many years ago, and that is why they total number of contributions in the -Lyndon la ~ouche, !'!~~_ . __ .__ . _. _____ 3 are all failing. 'The pOliticians today Democratic race, LaRouche has not presidential candidate Qp.lni0rts 4 ft 5 been a highly mentioned candidate. fail because they are di scussing the issues of 1964 and 2002," LaRouche ~¢_~nt:_~_~2J!,Ir:rt.t! 5 He spoke about the major crises facing the nation and how the other said. 'Therefore, they're irrelevant f~_~_~l,I ~_. __ __~ 6_ & 7. Mike Sherwinl 1be C",.rem candidates arc avoiding these issues. to the reality of war and major crises--" dealing with our nation as well economic depression among us right !}§mocratic presidential candidate Lyndon LaRouche speaks at a Along with LaRouche were Rep. ;,?PQ.r!s__ 8 & 9 as the· other Democratic candidates. now." press conference in the J.e. Penney Building on Nov. 18. Juanita Head Walton, Rep. Esther 8~E 10&11 Haywood, former Rep. Quincy Walton spoke ahead of LaRouche Afterwards, LaRouche spoke at a public meeting hosted by three about her reasons for supporting his t-J~~!!~U~~ _.. ___. ._ __1~ Missouri state representatives: Rep. Juanita Head Walton, Rep. Troop and a member of LaRouche's campaign, Stuart Rosenblatt. Each of campaign. She recently heard \4# Classifieds 1 3 Esther Haywood, and former Rep. Quincy Troop. see LAROUCHE, page 14 Page 2 1lte Current December 1, 2003

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.. BY; PATRICIA LEE Louis Public Schools, at the beginning most that have private sector," Schmitz said. "It is Edwardsville, Saint Louis University, ing careers to teaching. However, the Staff Writer of the academic year, they were still degrees or the especially hard to recruit younger Washington University and Webster Noyce Scholarship is the only scholar­ seeking more than 40 math and sci-· folks interested in science and math University. However, of the seven ship UM-St. Louis offers specifically ence teachers. Info- graphic by S1Ilnn '~n because they can make much higher applications received so far, all are for math and science teachers. "The Despite moving people in the salaries working in non-school set­ from UM-St. Louis students. "We will College of Education does offer a few district from administrative to tings." give it to whatever students apply who scholarships for education majors, but In an attempt to ease a teacher teaching positions, teaching The Noyce Foundation funds are qualified; and if they all come specifically there are not a lot of ,shortage in the st. Louis Public positions were not filled. the St. Louis National Science from the University of Missouri-St. scholarships available specifically for School District, several regional uni­ 'There will always be a Foundation/Noyce Louis, then that's what happens. teachers," Christine Rethlake, scholar­ versities, including UM-St. Louis, are shortage, especially with Scholarship. Robert Noyce, We're hoping the other schools will ship coordinator at the office of offering $450,000 in new scholar­ math and science teach­ the creator of the micro­ provide us with applicants as well," Financial Aid, said. ships. ers, so the idea is to bring processor, founded the Noyce Vrugtman said. Schmitz said that incentives help, The Noyce Scholarship is a $7,500 new people into the field," Foundation. "Every time a Vrugtrnan is hopeful that incen­ but more is needed to counteract the award given to students seeking Rosanne Vrugtman, pro­ computer is sold, money goes tives will help to fIll open positions. teacher shortage. "Rewards and incen­ lit teacher certification. Upon certifica­ gram director of the St. into the foundation; and the The scholarship is targeted for people tives help. Respect and public tion, teachers are guaranteed a job in Louis Regional Partnership foundation monies are used for with math and science degrees who acknowledgement for the good work St. Louis Public Schools. Recipients for Excellence in Urban scholarships and other educa- want to switch over to teaching. most teachers do, and something other of the scholarship must then commit Teacher Preparation and schol­ tional pUlpOSes," Vrugtrnan said. Juniors and seniors can qualify as than negative repOlts in the newspa­ to teaching math and science, at the arship administrator, said. The scholarship is administrat­ well. "We are hoping that it will fIll at pers and on television about the state school, for two years, for each year Charles Schmitz, dean of the ed by UM-St. Louis as a free service least 30 slots," Vrugtman said. of education in the USA would cer­ they received scholarship money. College of Education, attributes to students and St. Louis :Public There are other incentives ,for tainly help," Schmitz said. ,. This scholarship is being offered to this shortage to several factors. On Schools. It is available at seven other teachers in addition to scholarships. For more infonnation about the try to fill a need for math and science average, St. Louis Public School colleges and universities hesides UM­ Teacher education programs at sever­ Noyce Scholarship, students can con" teachers at the middle and high school teachers earn $41,261 annually. St. Louis: Fontbonne University, al universities are experimenting with tact Rosanne Vrugtman at vmgt­ levels in the area's public schools. ''The preparation to be math and equiva- Harris-Stowe State College, alternative programs that would shOlt­ [email protected] or at 314-516- According to the website for the St. science teachers is very stringent, and lent go into higher-paying jobs in the Maryville University, SIU- en preparation time for people chang- 4349. ~ Business student's UMSL Quartet teams with grade research paper nets schoo to teach through music BY STEFANIE TAYLOR "We help these students understand students with opportunities they could grant proposal. "They really gave a Staff Writer that education is the ticket to personal never get anywhere else. The students clear outline of what they wanted to .~ national award success," said McGrosso. 'We show and teachers are co-learners under the achieve," she said. Dadian explained Arianna String Quartet, UM-St. them an alternative to violence and artists. Teachers return to the class­ the different parameters for obtaining a BY BECKY ROSNER May 2003. They also must be original Louis's Quartet-in-Residence, is tak­ abuse. I think it's important for kids to room, and they have the ability to inte­ grant. 'We look for how well the pro­ News Editor and should not have been previously ing on an interdisciplinary education be shown options that maybe their par­ grate daily. Artists are requ4"ed to keep posal is written, the clarity of the goals, submitted to any other award pro- outreach program at Holy Trinity ents couldn't show them." a cOlmection with the teachers and the plan for evaluation and the depth of gram. Catholic School in the Hyde Park The quartet spends assist them with their community involvement. A panel The winner is selected on the basis neighborhood of St. Louis. The out­ a few weeks with lesson plans. evaluates the proposals and listens to a Michael Behan, business graduate of the topic chosen and the way that student, was presented with the reach program is being largely funded each age group, --"-- "Arianna Quartet's sanlple of the artists' work." they applied it in the paper. According by a $12,000 residency partnership teaching violin and Learning an instru­ residency here is won­ Chamber Music America consid­ Scholar's Award from the Association to Lawrence, Behan went through for Financial Professionals on Nov. 3. grant from Chamber Music America, a promoting music in ment also helps deIful," Proot said. ered 88 proposals and awarded 17 three topics before settling on the national service organization founded education. 'They really demon­ grants. The award was presented on behalf of topic at hand. He also submitted a full with coordination of a research paper entered in the associ­ in 1977. "I can integrate strate a relationship "Arianna more than srnpassed the outline for each of the topics. "He did­ The grant will provide more than physical abilities ation's annual contest. math with music by between the academic requirements," Dadian said."We were n 't really care what it took to come up 20 classroom visits and five free per­ linking fractions and subjects and the ~ EvelY year', the association grants and imagination; inIpressed with their desire to make a with a good paper, it's just going that fonnances at Holy Trinity, which lies rhythm. Leaming to music." longctenn commitment to the commu­ one award. No second or third place extra 10 nilles," Lawrence said. "I've it's physical and honors are recognized. Included with in arl "at risk" neighborhood as identi­ play an instrument Arianna began nity. They had clearly defmed their been teaching for 21 yems, and I have fied by "Project Respond and Vision also helps with coor­ mental. their involvement with goals." the award was $5,000, ~------, neVer seen that." a one-year AFP mem­ for Children" (2000). All students at dination of physical Holy Trinity when the While McGrosso admitted that the The name of the paper Holy Trinity learn to play the violin as bership and a free trip abilities arId imagina­ - John McGrosso school began looking project can be tinle-consuming for the that Behan finally settled part of Education Through Music, a tion; it's physical and for a violin teacher. successful quartet, he said the experi­ to Orlando for the on is "A Plimer award presentation. program designed to integrate music mental." said 'We all hold faculty ence is worth the effort. 'We're moti­ Concerning Online with traditional subjects such as math­ McGrosso. positions here, but I vated by the opportunity to expose ~ Edward Lawrence, Payment Services." The professor of banking ematics and language. The students Integrated music curriculum varies" start ed thinking about ways that we kids to arts ar1d to make a personal paper explored the indi­ also study dance, visual arts and vocal from traditional cuniculum with a could support their program," said connection. The sustained contact and finance, accompa­ vidual and small business­ nied Behan on the trip. music. music program added. McGrosso. The quartet applied for the gives students depth of application of es uses of online payment "I think it's terrific," said Arianna "Many of the students will be able Chamber Mu ic America grant in mu ic," he said. L1wr;.ence ~eived a services. "1 never received violinist John McGrosso. "This type of complete set of AFP to go on and pursue a music career 2002. According to Chamber Music The first of five concerts was held national recognition for education gives students a creative after school, if they choose," Americ a., the service organization on Oct. 26 and featured a performance publications for the any of my accomplish­ outlet for their hopes and desires. It McGrosso ~aid. seeks to provide communities with by Arianna and showcased the stu­ ~ business school's ments," Behan said. library. shows them that they can be successful Sister 10yelle Proat, assistant prin­ greater access to chamber, music dents' musical skills. McGrosso said, Behan has in an artistic way." Lawrence entered cipal of Holy Trinity Catholic School. through concerts and other programs 'The program exparlds their world. It's Michael Behan enrolled in the graduate According to "Project Respond", Behan's resear"Ch paper said she stands behind her school's that engage audiences beyond the con­ exciting to see their enthusiasm and business program since percent of students attending Holy in the contest. Every student in his 80 Education Through Music curriculum. cert halJ. energy." 2001 and is scheduled to graduate this Trinity live below the poverty line, and ''The program serves to increase acad­ Chamber Mu 'ie America program The next concert will be held dur­ class is requiren to write a research May. Outside of UM-St. Louis, paper for the semester, and, as result, 60 percent of their parents did not emic su=ss," she aid. 'The goal director Susan Dadian said he was ing the spring semester and is open to Behan is the director of commodity graduate from high school. isn't to produce artists but to provide thoroughly impressed with Ariarma's the public. !II Lawrence encourages his students to sales and purchasing for a enter the paper in the competition. Mississippi-based lumber manufac­ This year he entered seven papers turer. "I ",ill use most of the money SGA, from page 1 ----- _ ._ .. _-----_.__ .. ---_._-. total. "1 tried to get all my students to that I received to complete my educa­ submit papers [in the competition] tion at UMSL," Behan said. Michelle Schmidt, cDordinator of knowing that if you submit 20, you "However, since I will be graduating alcohol and drug prevention, spoke have a better chance of winning," in May, I plan to put the remainder of about the reasons for the proposed --. Lawrence said. "All of the universi- the money to work in the market, increase. The proposal is 90 cents, ties who submit submit batches, and a most likely in the fonn of a Roth and included with this is a 15-cent faculty member must submit them." IRA." optometry fee increase. With the At least 35 universities around the Beharl is very proud of the award, optometry increase, they hope to pro­ nation are able to submit papers in the as is his professor. The accomplish­ vide an additional service for stu­ competition. The review process of ment is also good recognition for the dents, a free eye exam and perhaps the papers by the award committee is University, "Mike was one of tllOse discount eyewear. The proposal was completely blind. They do not know people who I knew from the very passed. The only funding that Health ~ who wrote the papers or where they beginning was going to go for it, and Services receives is from the student have come from. Papers are written he put tlle most effort into it, from fee. "We're constantly booked, and about treasury or financial manage­ what I can see." Lawrence said. we don't have enough people to see ment. The papers must have been Another UM-St. Louis student and meet the demand of the stu­ wI1tten between September 2002 and won this prize four years ago. dents," Schmidt said. "We don't charge you an office visit charge; we also offer you free over-the-counter ~ meds when you come in." GREEKS, from page 1 ------_ ._ _._ - - ._-_._.. The last proposed increase was for the infrastructure fee. A 25 percent increase was projected for next year. A lot of discussion went into this sub­ ject. Part of the reason for the increase is the bi-state program. This program allows for all students to Mike Sherwin! The CuI7T.'TIt have a free MetroLink pass for each Pat Dolan, director of athletics, speaks to the Student Government Assembly Nov. 21 about a pro­ semester. The fee of $2 was added posed thirty-five-cent-per-credit-hour increase in stUdent activity fees for the athletic department. last year. Dolan noted that of the twelve schools in its conference, UM-St. Louis is eleventh in funding for ath­ This proposal was not passed at letics. Afterward, the assembly voted in favor of the increase. the meeting. It has been tabled and passed;to a committee that will dis­ Another thing announced at the cuss the issue further. Reinhatt meeting was that Adam Schwadron, Schuster, vice chancellor of adminis­ vice chair, will be leaving after this trative services, spoke to the group on semester, due to his graduating in ***WA TED*** the issue. "The primary component December. Elections will be held in of that fee is the shuttle and the bi­ January to fill the vacant seat. 1 Zookeeper and 12 Gorillas state passes," Schuster said. ''1 see Schwadron said to contact him or more and more ~tudents utilizing that David Dodd for information on what pass every semester." the position entails. Full-time/ part-time workers needed

The fraternity house of Pi Kappa Alpha is located on Natural M USEUM, from page 1 for grassroots marketing campaign in Bridge Rd. The Pikes, as they are known around campus, have ------recently regained official recognition with UM-St. Louis. one of America's fastest growing The museum is composed of mul­ There is a design fInn that works Greek advisor, Allyson \VJ..lson, is Government Association. They also tiple buildings, and the group is cur­ on the physical designing of the franchises. Evening and daytime • also sharing in the joy. "1 really feel work as a whole to pelfonn commu­ rently working on one of the build­ building, while the Catupus staff does that they will be a wonderful source nity service for various philan­ ings that dates back to the early the designing on paper and models. hours. Must be personable, outgoing for both the students and Greek com­ thropies, including Life Skills founda­ 18OOs. Three of the buildings are The design group meets with the flIm munities. The fact that they have been tion, BJC HealthCare and St. Ann's being worked on, as of now. '"One of often. The students are often the peo­ and have a flare for the outrageous. working so hard and spent eight years parish. "The Pikes are honored to be a the ,things that I commented ple who do the presenting. A room in trying to come back shows that they recognized fraternity at UM-St. was that there was not enough Mark Clark Hall houses some of the design Marketing internships welcome. Earn have the fortitude and dedication to Louis. We feel we will be both bene­ Twain in the Mark TWain museum," elements used in the presentations. help achieve the goals of growth and ficial for Greek and student life," Rounds said. "We are trying to bring "We try to keep in mind what most money and have fun at the same .. strength for the Greek community," Wenger said. 'We would just like to the museum to life through the story­ people think of when they think of Wilson said. thank Allyson, Ol1nthia, Curt telling with the kind of humor that Mark Twain," McQuade said. "We're time. Close to UM-St. Louis. Currently, 13 of 29 members are Coonrod, Chancellor George and all Mark Twain brought into his stories making a museum for people who \. involved in on-campus activities such others involved in making this possi­ and why his st0l1es remain so popu­ have an average knowledge of the as Student Senate and Student ble." lar'." subject." Call David at (314) 42 3- 4529 ~ Page 4 'tlw Current December 1,2003 Hockey season. again Okay, so I am going to write about Yzern1an is back again for one more sports again this week. I have not writ­ go-round. Yzerman is the longest serv- 'No soup for you' , ten about them in a while, but I feel it ing captain in league history and has • is time to. Why? Hockey season has been with the Redwings for all 21 of started and I am loving every second. his ye

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----,,------"-~-- " " December 1, 2003 ~heCurrent Page 5 Does your head hurl? You do not have the same kind of pain flow was increased to an area of the receptors and pathway for the emo­ brain that bad previously been associ­ The best album that tional hurts we all experience. Yet ated with physical pain, just as would everyone knows from experience that be the case for physical pain. Tbey also the pain of emotions is every bit as found that blood flow increased to a painful. An emotional blow can feel portion of the prefrontal cortex, an area you've never heard very much like a blow to the stomach. of higher reasoning, which they inter­ A recent study indicates that this preted as the subject's attempts to may be more than a metaphor. The dampen down feelings of rejection. This week: Trans-Siberian Orchestra study confirms what we already knew, Tbe researchers speculated that the namely that rejection burts. This kind overlap in pain response might be of social pain is among the first every linked to the adaptive nature of human ''Christmas Eve and Other Stories" kid encounters, the first time you are interactions. Pain acts as a signal to the left out or teased in grade school. The body of a problem. A similar rfaction angel to "Go down to the eatth atld some compassion in the human race. BY .JASON G RANGER researcherS' study · indicates that the to social rejection also signals a prob­ bring back to me the one thing that best So he takes on the form of a little boy psychological pain is just as real as any lem, since being patt of a group is asso­ haitor-in-Chief BY C ATHERINE M ARQUIS­ represents everything good that has atld goes inside an old bar. Before the other injury-inflicted pain. ciated with greater chance of survival. been done in the name of this day." bartender can speak, he asks if the H OMEYE R A report in the journal "Science" The recognition of the similar neu­ This week, I am going to kind of The angel sets forth on his task, patrons lmew there was a lost girl out­ Science Columnist last month covers the really painful rological nature of emotional pain may switch things up Ordinarily, I choose a looking for something that represents side his window. The bartender looks aspects of rejection. Researchers at lead to a greater understanding of the CD and focus on a few songs to tell the love and peace, the good will of outside and asks the boys, "Not that I University of California at Los significance of this more intangible you all about. This week, I am going to Ouistmas Eve and Christmas Day. He care, but how do you know the girl is Pain is actually all in your bead. Angeles found that emotional hurts pain. It may also lead to greater insight look at CD of such scope and magni­ travels the earth looking for what will lost?" and the boy says, "If one could This apparently dismissive statement like rejection stimulate the same areas into addictive behaviors, which are tude that I Ca.tlllot single anything out, satisfy his quest. At one point, he holds be home, they'd be already there." So does not mean that pain is not real, but of the brain as a physical blow. The recognized as often being attempts to the bartender goes back that the perception of pain is really experimentmeasw:ed blood flow to the self-medicate. Seeing the brain con­ around the bar atJd located in yow: brain. But the flip brain with an MRI technique while the nection between the two kinds of pain empties the cash regis­ remark underscores tlle difference that subjects played a computer game. In might lead to new approaches to han­ ter and goes outside people think exists between psycho­ the experimental scenario, the subject dling emotional hurts. One of the areas with the boy to talk to logically painful experiences and a cut was told to playa game with two other that might be directly influenced by the girl. After a couple on the arm. UDseen people (actually the computer). this finding is that of school approach­ of minutes, he whistles Stimulation of pain receptors in But the computer's two opponents es to bullying and other classroom for a cab and says your skin, by a stimulus like a knife excluded the subject from active play, social conflicts. Seeing this pain as just "J.F.K. airpOlt." Then cutting through skin, sends a nerve which was designed to create a feeling as real as physical blows might spur a the girl drives away in impulse to your brain that your brain of rejection in the subject. stronger effort to intervene in emotion­ the cab on her way back interprets as a painful cut on the arm. The researchers found that blood al injury. home, due to the love and compassion in the battender's heart. It is here that the angel decides he has found what he wants to bring back to God. On his aip back to beaven, ASUM member clarifies quote he overhears the father waiting for his daughter Tbe Associated Students of the Capitol. Had Representative Muckler real­ and here we are privi­ University of Missouri was honored Though last session was his first in ly "cared less about UMSL and the leged beyond words to to host State Representative Ivlatt Jefferson City, Representative students," as was reported in The hear "This Chrisanas Muckler at a recent Lunch with. a Muckier quickly proved himself to be CmTent, he would have never come Day." Legislator program. a tireless advocate for higher educa­ to our lunch in the first place. We Beyond a shadow of A story that reported on th.e event tion and the University of Missouri­ consider Representative Muckler a a doubt, this is the most contained some information that was St. Louis. He supported UMSL in the friend, and hope to continue working powerful piece of music either interpreted incorrectly or taken appropriations process, and worked with him in the coming years. I have ever heat·d. out of context. ASUM is proud to with students one-on-one on issues to Blending heavy electric have hosted Representative Muckler, make our lives better. It has truly Sincerely, guitars and an orcheslm, and is even more proud to work with bee.n a privilege to work with Laura Marsh the words in tllis are as him every day in the Missouri Representative MuckIer. ASI..lM member powerful as any written in history. This pm of the story is related by in his hands the song of a peasant in the father waiting to greet his daughter but rather I will use songs as examples Sarajevo. (It is here where "Olristmas with "the ornament, the perfect tree What do the readers think: of the overall message of the album. Eve/Sarajevo 12/24" plays .. .ve ry at1d a suing of lights" because " he' s That album is Trans-Siberi an moving song.) But the atlgel decide comi ng home this Christmas day." Results from the weekly web poll: Orchestra's "'Christmas Eve and Other that this is not what he is looking The fath r's emotion is oh-so­ Stories." for .. .it just did not feel light. It was not apparent in this song. "So, te 11 me First of all, I have fa say that !hi is the answer to his quest So he flew on, Christmas/Are we wiselIo believe i.n What is your medicine of choice for cold and probably the most moving piece of where he happens upon a prayer of a things we never see/An! prayers ju;.t music I have ever heard. I have not man who has not seen nor hea.t·d from wishes in disguise/And are these wish­ flu season? cried in about 10 or 15 years, but at his daughter in a long time, and wishes es being granted m or now 1 seelThe times, I almo t felt I could cry. she was home for Olristma . The angel answeringfTo every prayer I've You at'e going to need to get a better follows the prayer to the man's daugh­ prayed/She' coming home thi background on thi story of redemp­ ter who is standing under a street light Cluistmas Day." Nyquil 43% (12 votes) tion and homecoming. What this in New York City, wishing upon a neon Of all the albums I have covered thi~ album is is a rock opera. in the fine tra­ sign that she could get home. semester, I would say that this one is by Robitussin 11 % (3 votes) dition of Th Who' ''Tommy'' and At this point in the CD, "Old City far the "must have" of all of them It Andrew Lloyd Webber's "J.. u Christ Bar" plays, and this is one of the most encompasses all we hope is good about Tylenol (old and Flu .. 25% (7votes) Superstar." Like both those rock moving tracks I have ever heard. An humanity atld Chti stmas Eve and operas, this album tells a story. It is the acou tic ballad-like IUne. this song Cluistmas Day. 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BY GARY SOHN resented the high-income class, or 15 --- StaffU?riler percent of the world's population, orange stickers represented the middle­ income class, or 30 percent of the world's population, and the green stick­ As a part of the armual Hunger er represented the low-mcome class; or Awareness Week, UM-St Louis, with 55 percent of the world's population. the help of Oxfam, held a hunger ban­ Dunn went on to explain the three quet. The event revealed the unfair dis­ different income classes. The high­ tribution of food around the globe. The income group has a per capita income banquet began at noon on Nov. 20, in of $9,266 or more. They consume 70 Centwy Room A and B of the percent of all the grain grO\VD. in the Millennium Student Center. Mo Dunn, world, have access to the best health treasurer of the Catholic Newman care, their children are destined to go to Center, was the key speaker. school, and they have access to credit Dunn opened the event by saying The middle-income group eams that the purpose of the hunger banquet between $756 and $9,265 a year. They was to educate students about world live on the edge where, if there is a hunger as well as what can be done to drought or serious illness, they risk help those who are affected by the being thrown into poverty. The low­ problem. income group eams less than $755 a ''We are here today because 1.2 bil­ year, which amounts to about two dol­ lion people, about one-fifth of the pop-­ lars a day. Most of these people come ulation, live in povelty," Dunn said. from poor countries, such as Ethiopia, ''Eight hundred and forty million of Bangladesh, Haiti or Cambodia. these people suffer from chronic Each class was separated and given hunger .. .every 2.9 seconds, a child different treatment. The high-income dies from hunger and other preventable class group was seated and served at a Mike Sherwinl The CUlTelli causes. That's 30,000 children a day." table set with candles, silverwear and Jenny Gordon, senior,art history, is served a small helping of rice by Deni Kiehl, coordinator of stu­ Despite the large number of starv­ wine glasses. They were given a nutri­ dent activities, during the Oxfam international hunger banquet held Nov. 2 0 in the Century Rooms of (~ ing people around the globe, hunger is tious meal that included a salad, mixed the MSC. The hunger banquet divided participants at random into three groups representing dis­ not due to lack of food, according to vegetables, potatoes, chicken, beef or parate strata of socio-economic status. Dunn. 'You may think hunger is about salmon, and desser1. The rniddle­ too many people aJJil too little food. income class served themselves beans "being greedy" and received a half por­ income group gave an example of a were helped by Oxfam. FollowUlg the Not true .. .it is about power. The roots and lice at a buffet table. The low­ tion of rice. Vietnamese woman who stmggles to slide show, Dunn asked everyone to of hunger lie in inequalities in access to income group were told to sit on the Biography cards were scattered out feed and educate her children because join her in a moment of silence to education and resources." floor and were given plain rice on card­ in each of the three groups' areas, and she makes less than two hundred dol­ reflect on their experience. She asked Baskets with color-coded stickers board plates with no utensils. They pruticipants were encouraged to read lars a yeru' ruld needs her children to patticiprults to share their experience ~ were passed out to each of the 40 peo­ were also given watered down iced tea, them while eating. A participant with a help out at home Ul stead of going to on how they felt being in their income ple who attended. Every sticker was whichsirnulated dirty water. Those green sticker, a low-income group, read school. level. one of three colors that represented a who filled their plastic cups with too examples of real people who currently Patticipants were also asked to view

class in society. The white sticker rep- much ''water'' were told they · were live in pOVelty. One card in the lower- a slide show of Vat'iou s people who see HUNGER BANQUET, page 7

• HOMECOMING • HOOPlA

With a day of games, a bonfire, and a basketball game, UMSL began the three-month kickoff to Homecoming

kinds of buttons ly ing on the table grilled hot d gs. Red and gold beads ABOVE: BY ANGELA ASHLEY and a televi ion showing era shows were also passed out to increase Adam Staff Write7' such as ''The M Ull ter ,. and "I school spirit. At 7:45 p.m .. the stu­ Schwadron, Dream of Jeannie," dents moved inside for the men 's senior, political "December w ill be the 19705. and basketbal l game, which was te!e­ science, enjoys a EDITOR Though the UM-St. Louis we wi ll be ho ting an event before vised as well as broadcast on the *' light moment Homecom ing celebration r still finals. with the help of Horizons peer radio. The cheerleaders performed with Laura KATE DROLET months away, students ha e begun to educators," said DeBuhr. "Januaty again. along with the Flames dance Marsh at a bon­ show school 'pirit n w. On M onday, will be the 1980 ; February will be teanl. Members of the cheerleading Features Editor fire pep rally No . 24. the Three Month Kickoff the '90-. and the actual dance wil l squad and the Homecoming behind the Mark event geared students up to support bring us back to the pre ent day," Committee threw T-shirts and key Twain Building basketball eason and look forward phone: 516-4886 on Monday night. The three month kickoff began at rings to the crowd. At 9:45 p.m., to Homecoming. 11 a.m.. with games outside the Golden Greeks, a local bar that sup­ fax: 516-6811 RIGHT: 'The actual date of homecoming M illennium Student Center. ports UM-St. Lows, hosted a dart­ The Rivermen's is Feb. 27, and it will be held at the Activities included tug-of-war. throwing conte·st. Tim Blankenship, Westpolt Sheridan," aid Ivlartha wheelbarrow and three-legged races, For Homecoming Committee. co­ senior guard, DeBullf, junior, marketing, and co­ w ith prizes such a T- hi rts nnd gift chair Emily Fishman, junior, com­ drives downfield chair of the Homecoming commit­ certificates to Gold's Gym and The munication , there are good and bad :Holidays past a fallen tee. Tan Company awarded to winners. a pects of being Il1 charge of Lindenwood To encourage students to increase At noon. members of tlle commit­ Homecoming events. "The hardest ~ player during their school spirit, the committee tee and pat'ticipating tudents moved task is coming up with events that are prime Nov. 24's game. hosted the tllfee-month kickoff, first into the Pilot House for quick games will include all the students. The best The game was of several events that will precede of Frisbee. washers and hoola-hoop­ patt i that you get to plan an event part of the Homecoming. The Homecoming ing. At J 2:30 p.m., the UM- t. Louis for everyone on campus, and they three-month theme is "Back To the Future" in cheerleading squad put on a perfor­ will all see your work," she said. time for kickoff for honor of the school's 40th anniver­ mance. and at 1 p.m. the jazz choir DeBulu' said that the committee Homecoming. sary, and each mOllth a different petformed several songs. was happy with the size of the • The Rivermen decade will be celebrated. ovember Later on in the day, there wa a crowds for the three-month kickoff se.rvtce won the match was the 1960s, and The Nosh was bonfire b hind the Mark Tw ain events, and that they look forwat'd to 72-70. decorated with happy face balloons, Building. Attending students were seeing more students show school BY MELISSA MCCRARY polka-dotted poste.rs, four different treated to free hot chocolate and spirit for upcoming acti vities. Features Associate

As the holidays approach, stu­ Access to success with support services dents are looking forward to the end of the semester and a holiday BY GARY SOHN fllled with relaxation and fun. For Student Support Services helps close to 800 disabled students some people, this time of year is Staff Wn'ter not always filled with merriness. istered with Disability Access Services, mum GPA of 1.70 (up to 55 credits) or We then, after the first year, droppeD the maintain a 3.0 GPA or above and a 3.0 '1 Many non-profit organizations and Getting through college and obtain­ are given support through communica­ 1.85 (56 credits and beyond). according number .iown to a hundred and twenty­ GPA in the area that they are tutoring in. charity groups gather community ing a degree can be quite a challenge for tion with cOlmselors, regulru' meetings, to Student SUPPOlt Services criteria tlve so that we could reach our missi n. The benefits, says Sommerer, include help with their school schedules and After a student qualifies for help by If we don't reach our number, we could making $10 per hom, gaining a friend­ donations to put some cheer into most students. e,specially those with a tutor assistance. Student Support Services, he or she lose om grant" ship, having a good job experience and the season for those in need. disability. UM-St. Louis offers assis­ "Disability Access Services give gains access to il, resources. Rachel "1 have been here since fall of ' 97 building a resume. TIlfoughout this winter season, tance to" some 800 student~ on campus aq;ommodations to those who need it," Sonmlerer, assistant director of Student and we never had a wait list," says ''{ have acted as a reference for some many grocery stores, churches, who are disabled by offering a vatiety of help through Disability Access says Atmstead. "The whole idea is to Support Services, says that all services SonlfDerer. tutors. I was their only resource as a companies, radio and television level the playing field, not to give an are up to the user. Students who participate in Student boss. a working rdcrcnce," she said_ » stations in St. Louis are volunteer­ Services. Student Support Services, a subset advantage to anyone, like someone who ''We ask how we can benefit you, Support Services maintain confidential­ Sommerer also says that the hours ing their time by holding toy dri­ of Disability Access Services, is a ser­ has delayed processing skills and needs how can we help yO\]. V.lhat they utilize ity. Students who register with at'e f1exiblc and schedules are set by stu­ ves, food collections and money vice that, "provides access to success," more time to take a test. It gives equal is up to their choice.-· said Sommerer. Disability Access Service,s mllst identi­ dent tutors. Those who apply may not donations. says Scott Armstead, a coordinator for acce,ss to those who need it." ''We have workshops to help them, a fy themselves to instlUctors. however, be contacted light away, though Local news station KSDK., Student Support Services. In order to be registered as one of the computer lab located at 144 MSC, in order to receive services. To anyone SOlllfDerer &'l.ys not to wony. Charmel 5 has supported a few Disability Access Services provides 125 people who receive this service, a tutors that offer help in a variety of sub­ worrying about privacy, "Student "I get atl application; I keep it OIl file organizations such as United Way, students who have disabilities with person must first be registered 'With jects, and we offer advice. I'm acting as Support Services doesn't have to tell and use it .if a request comes up for a r.. Habitat for Humanity and the accommodations such as modified fur­ Student Disability Access. He or she a mentor for these students who come anyone that you are in this program. celtain subject. I hold on to an applica­ Salvation Army's Tree of Lights. niture, more time for tests atld altered must also be admitted to the University in for help." Friends don't have to knOw. Even stu­ tion for at least one semester," she The Tree of Lights campaign formats for texts, such as tape. brail ruld and enrolled in at least six credit hours Even though the grant that makes dents with other disabilities don't have explained. has been in existence for the last 56 CD or e-text. Even though students during the fall and winter semesters. To Student Support Services possible can to know:' said SOIlliTlerer. Not everyone in this program is suc­ years, and has reached out to thou­ with disabilities have these provisions, utilize this service, students also must only provide for one hundred and twen­ Student Career Services is always cessful. Some of the students in this sands of families in need. access to them is limited "Disability be pursing their first bachelor's degree. ty-five students, the program still has looking for tutors. Some areas that they progn1l11 drop out either because they Access Services provide what is Student Support Services only helps problems getting that many to sign up. look for are in upper-level accounting. felt it was not for them or because they required by law, says Armstead, "but those pursUlg a bachelor's degree, not "The grant was originally written for math (calculus and above), statistics did not receive enough financial aid. ~ Student Support Services offers support graduate students. At the time of appli­ one hWldred and fifty students, but we and economics (macro or micro). In Student SUPPOlt Services encourages cation to the program, students who couldn't get that many," said Armstead. order to be a tutor, a student must be at ------_. to 125 students beyond the law." anyone with a disability to contact them --- - - have college credit must have a mini" "They were not corning or responding. least a junior with sixty credits or more, at room 144 in the MSC. see SERVICE, page 7 These 125 people, who must be reg- December 1, 2003 1k Current Page 7 ~~~~~--~------~~----~------~ ~------Hu.~.~. .~~ _ .... _~~~~_~~_!, _ Jro . rf! . fLqf~ __~ ______Sara Littrell, who ate in the low­ income group, said that she attended the banquet because she wanted to be more educated on this issue. "This is not something that I expected when Heather Bliss first told about it. Eating on the floor, (at left), a I didn't realize that the portions of masseuse food were so small. i didn't eat any­ from thing for lunch; there is no way that Missouri this amount of food could be filling to College, anyone." gives Shanna 'This Hunger Banquet is a Carpenter a metaphor for how food and other massage resources are unequally distributed in during Spa the world," said Dunn. "The one thing that I would like you to remember is Day in the Mike Sherwinl this: Everyone on earth has the same Pilot House Students representing the lowest economic group (and the basic needs. It is only our circum­ on Nov. 17. largest) were given seats on the floor and a meager meal of rice stances, where we live and the culture and water during the Hunger Banquet Nov. 20, which was held by we ar'e born into, that differ. Each per­ the Catholic Newman Center and Interfaith Campus Ministries. son's place is randomly determined" Dunn concluded the banquet by issues. This can be done at events such as the Hunger Banquet. reminding pariicipants that "there are www.oxfarninternational.org. The Oxfam Banquet was co-spon­ Spa Day brings gives much­ a few who get a lot, and that most get Oxfarn is a confederation of 12 sored by several organizations on velY little." But, she said, there are organizations that educate people campus, including Interfaith Campus ways to battle against global hunger about world hunger in more than a Ministries, the Catholic Newman and poverty. Some of the ways hundred countries. The hunger ban­ Center, the Office of Student Life, needed late-semester break include holding a hunger banquet, quet is just one part of the organiza­ University Program Board, Student helping fundraising for agencies who tion's 30 year's of raising awareness Government Association, Pierre Dog," suggested that, ''When loved BY CARRIE LEWIS McZeal said, upon completing the help in improving poor people's lives, and pouring millions of dollars into Laclede Honors College Student ones come home, always run to process. Staff \Vriter buying from socially responsible supporting anti-poverty. Oxfarn sup­ Association, Amnesty International, greet them," and "be loyal." Sarah Clark, who works as a companies who use the Fair Trade ports 50 projects in 30 countries. One Pre-Med Society, Alpha Phi Omega, UM-St. Louis's Health Services graduate assistant with Student Life, label on their products and joining of the organization's IDlSSlOns Golden Key International Honour also had a table set up where visitors In the midst of hectic plans for has been a part of Spa Day for the Oxfam's e-community to receive invi­ includes educating the American pub­ Society, Student Social Work could get a free blood pressure read­ past few semesters. "We usually do the holidays and preparation for tations to take action on critical global lic about hunger and povelty through Association and College Republicans. finals, UM-St.Louis students ing. A representative from Health this around finals time because it's a enjoyed a well-deserved break Services also answered any health­ good stress reliever," Clark said. S E RVICE , from page 6 inside the Pilot House at the related questions. Although Spa Day only lasted a University Program Board's Spa Next to the stage, a Mary Kay couple of hours, students took full There are two ways for people to This event's purpose is to collect Allyson Wilson, coordinator for stu­ Day. Men and women were treated representative offered a demonstra­ advantage of a quick stress reliever donate to the Salvation Army. A person unwrapped toys to help less fortunate dent services. to a bit of pampering in between tion, and had discounted products during their busy schedules. can mail a donation to The Salvation children enjoy the holidays more. Departments and other services classes on Monday, Nov. 17. on display. The demonstration For more infoffilation on how to Army, 1130 Hampton Avenue, St. Large toy boxes have been placed at around campus are also holding dona­ "1 came in because I was stressed allowed students to sample a five­ beat stress, visit the Counseling Louis, MO 63139 or can give an online over 20 locations around St. Louis. The tion drives. and needed a break," Crystal minute, four-step system that exfoli­ Services office at 126 MSC or call donation at www.stl­ toy drives will take place from Nov. 17 "Each year Health Services sup­ McZeal, junior, business, explained. ated and moisturized skin. 516-5711. salvationarmy.org. until Dec. 22. Some of the places where ports Student Life's holiday fest basket Six massage therapists from A "My hands feel really soft," No matter the amount that a person toys can be dropped off include event," University Health Services Back Rub Company and Missouri donates, every effort counts. The Custom Cellulat·, Fed Ex, State Farm office supervisor Deborah Carey said. College gave free chair massages on money received goes towar'd providing Insurance, Edward Jones, Texas "We usually fill a laundry basket or the stage of the Pilot House. The • shelter for the homeless, food celtifi­ Roadhouse, Anheuser Busch, a trash can with things that are really lights of the stage were dimmed so cates, utilities and toys for children. Westfield Shoppingtown Northwest needed, including a gift celtificate for a that students could enjoy the fifteen Many students cannot afford to and Westfield Shoppingtown Mid grocelY store, so that they can buy a minutes of relaxation. donate money, but volunteering their Rivers. holiday meal." Two nail technicians from Make own time can make just as big of an Local area businesses are not the The Giving Tree located in The Me Pretty Salon in Peoria, also I1J. impact. only groups patticipating in charities. Nosh of the Millennium Student gave manicures. "People can patticipate in commu­ Some UM-St. Louis organizations are Center is also a drive being held by Visitors were welcomed with gift nity service with the Salvation Army giving back to the community a, well. Student Life. This is the nineteenth bags filled with bath salts, bath by becoming a bell ringer at local stores The Office of Student Life is spon­ year that the Giving Tree has taken fizzies, pumice scrubs and other or by helping children with toy tov·I11." soring a holiday basket collection for place in conjunction with the Holiday accessories. Although spaces for the Salvation Atmy Volunteer Coordinator the Women's Safe House. The Fest. This Christmas tree gives stu­ manicures filled up fast, massages Jan Perry said. Women's Safe House is a shelter for dents, faculty and staff a chance to were available throughout the event. The Salvation Army i also coordi­ abused and abandoned women and donate a gift to the needy. While they waited for their nating another upcoming event on children in the Greater St. Louis area With the cold winter months on names to be called. yisitors read December 6. called the Cans Film Donation will be collected until the their way, there are many ways that informational pamphlets provided Festival at Wehrenberg 111eaters. Those first week of December. people can give and try to make anoth­ by Counseling Services about stress. Mike Sherwinl The CUTn.!1I1 who bring three canned-good items to a "Some of the items needed are per­ er person's holiday more meaningful. These included tips for dealing with Nichole Fincham, of Make Me Pretty Salon in Peoria, w orks on Matinee movie receive free arlmi. sion. sonal care items, clothing, shoes, Helping Catl be as simple as sparing holiday strel S and a stress-anger the nails of Dave Ponciroli, junior, anthropology, during Spa Day Anoth r winter event is sponsored books. can goods. photo albums. color­ some time or energy for a volunteer nomer handout. entiUed, on Nov. 17 in the Pilot House. by the nited States Marine Corps ing books. diapers and other things that worker, collecting toys or ringing a bell "Things We Can Learn From a R rYe. and i known as Toy for Tots. could help make theirJiv easier," said in front of a grocery store.

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. ~ Page 8 ~MCurrent December 1, 2003 Even Stevens Athletes Men's basketball battles to 2·2 record BY G RETCHEN M OORE said. pulling Sports Editor St. Mary's brought a large crowd I all the way from San Antonio to cheer on the Rattlers. However, the St. The UM-St. Louis men's basket- Mary's fans got nervous as UM-St. I doulJie ball team stands wi th a 2-2 record Louis jumped out to the quick lead to I ' after a week filled with tough games. open the game, scoring the first eight They faced St. Louis Christian points. Six of those eight points came I duty tor College for their home opener. The on back-to--back three-pointers by t Rivermen then squared up with St. Ronnie Banks and Kevin Nordmann. Mary's of Texas and Lindenwood. St. \lfa..-y's then fought their way St. Louis Christian College strug- back with a 7-1 run and eventually I UJ\ISL gled throughout tire game with the tied the gan1e at 19-19 with seven [ loss of some strong players due to minutes remaining. The Rivennen injuries. The Rivermen took advan- tumed up the defense, allowing just BY GRETCHEN MOORE tage of their loss by taking an early one more field goal by the Rattlers in Sports Editor lead, scoring the first 12 points of the the rest of the half and went into the game in the opening two and a half locker room, leading 28-25 at half­ minutes. time after a buzzer beating lay-up by Ashley Richmond and Scott UM-St. Louis increased the lead to Ike Attab. Wittenborn just fInished their fall. 27 points with six minutes remaining The opening of the second half seasons on the volleyball team and in the half and then r------~~---...... -----, was all men's soccer team. However, while closed the half with Rattlers, as S1. the rest of their teammates go into a 17-3 run and led Mary's took their off-season and cut dovm to less 59-23 at the break. control of the practices per week, these two are The second half game with a doubling up trying to balance two was more of the 28-4 run to sports at once while also keeping up same, in smaller open the sec- with their schoolwork. doses, as the ond half. UM- Ashley Richmond, a junior guard , R i v e r men St. Louis from Cincinatti, played both volley, ~ outs 'ored SLCC scored just ball and basketball in high school as ! 49-12 in the second two field goals well as track. However, she pursued half, shooting 75 in the opening collegiate-level volleyball "because percent in the sec- nine minutes my dad didn't know much about the and half. and buried volleyball so he couldn't yell at me In the process, themselves in as much." UM-St. Louis set a hole, but the Richmond just finished a strug- • two school records team refused gling season with the Riverwomen in the game. The to give up and , volleyball team and found the inteu- Rivermen shot 68.9 UMSL basketball coach made a nm . sity of practice to slow dov,'ll toward percent (42-for-61) Chiis Pilz later in the the end of the season because they from the fie ld and half. were focusing on individual team hit 14-of-24 (.583) from three-point Trailing 63-44, t jM-St. Louis strategies. " It is hard because basket­ range. They al 0 set a record for went on a 7-0 nm to cut the lead down ball requires so much conditioning .., largest margin of victory with a 73- to just 12 points with five minutes and practice. The spOlis are kind of point win. remaining. However, the deficit was the same because in volleyball I had The Ri vermen dished out 32 total too much to overcome for the a special sklll I would work on like assists in the game, which tied for the Rivermen, as St. Mary's went on for Jesse Gaterl Tbe Current setting an.d in basketball shooting is a second high st total in a game in the 79-62 victory. Kevin Nordmann, senior, forward, goes up for a dunk in the big part of my game." school history, and also had 22 total Leading scorer Jonathan Griffin Saturday, Nov. 22 defeat to St. M ary's. Scott \Vittenbom, a sophomore

steals, just one shy f the school said, "They were great competition. I guard from Cape Girardeau, Mo., record for most in a game. The 108 But in the econd half, we had an played basketball, soccer and base- point - was the 57th time in school eight minute lapse where we just Lindenwood Univ rsity to keep their half before the Rivermen closed the history that the team reached the 100- ouldn'! core." Griffin tied his care r record strong. Pilz and his fi llow game to eight, 37-29, at halftime. GRETCHEN MOORE point mark. and the ftrs t time since b t with 20 points in th game and coaches kicked ff the night by TIle Rivermen lost their games the 1997-98 s ason. also pulled down seven rebounds. attending a bonfire prior to the game against UM-Rolla and St. Mary s due Sports Editor Coach Filz reflected on his team's i ordmann added 12 points, behind the Mark Twain Building to lack of performance in the second opening performance. "It was a good and Banks had 11 points for the hosted by th Homecoming half, so they wanted to come out phone: 516-5174 win for us. It was a relaxed game that Rivemlen. St. larv's was 1 d bv Committee. igniting the Rivermen to strong and take over the lead. The fax: 516-6811 we played with a lot of confidence. Pedro Brito with 19 points and 12 pull out the win that they needed. Rivermen scored the first seven Unfortunately they had a few players rebounds, and Billy White had 15 UM-St. Louis jumped out to the points of the half and cut it to a one­ Questions injured, but ometimes you just need pain and 14 rebounds. quick lead in the first half before the point lead at 37-36. or a win like that to boo t moral." "They were a great opponent. Lions came roaring back to take the UM-St. Louis stayed close and Comments? UM-St. Louis was led by Ronnie They went to the NC.t\A tournament lead. The Rivermen Jed 9-2 in the first eventually tied the game at 44-44 on'a, "' Banks and Kevin ordmann with 19 last year and came with seven return­ five minutes of the half before three pointer from Nordmann with Send me an e-mail: points each. Jonathan Griffin added ing players. We played really well the Lindenwood rod the hot shooting of 13:40 remaining. On the next posses­ [email protected]. edu 17 points, six rebounds and a team­ first half but couldn't make our free Justin Shral the shooting percentages play. Each player has shown aposi­ of the two teams. The Riverwomen tive attitude and has worked hard at shot 23.3 percent while Lincoln was learning everything I am trying to able to shoot 50 percent from the teach," he said. floor. Most importantly, Buchanan A few days later, the Riverwomen believes the Riverwomen can be continued their rough start when they competitive this year and hopes that faced Central Missouri State on fans will support the team through Friday, Nov. 21. UM-St. Louis lost the tough times as well as the good Scott Wittenborn 64-37 after playing CMSU close in times. "I think, if we continue to the first half. CMSU pulled away in work hard and improve, we will have the game by taking control of the a chance to be competitive in the game in early moments of the second league. However, if we are measured half. on our wins alone we may not thought I would be in great shape The next night, Saturday Nov. 22, receive a good grade. I hope our fans since I just got done with soccer, but the Riverwomen faced a tough oppo­ will be patient and try to understand basketball conditioning is totally dif­ nent in the nationally ranked that the girls are working hard and ferent. Soccer has a lot of long runs Panthers of Drury. The ninth-ranked they want to win as bad as the fans where basketball is sprints and Panthers dominated from start to fin­ do," he said. jumps. Both teams have a really high ish by jumping out to a 3D-point lead The next game for the work ethic and a strong will to win." • at halftime. Drury ended up winning Riverwomen is Nov. 29 at Northern Both Ashley and Scott had an the game 100-45 by shooting 58.5 Kentucky. easy transition with the help from percent from the field and held UM­ their new teammates. Scott went St. Louis to just 34.5 percent shoot­ from having 24 teammates to 12 ing. Megan Alberts, forward for when moving into basketball. "Both Head Coach Lee Buchanan, in his the Riverwomen, commits teams are really close and get along . first year with the Riverwomen, had a a foul while trying to block well. It's hard to find a team where ~ lot to say about the team this year and SLU's Tyler Mcllwraith dur­ everyone gets along. It is very the prospects for a winning season. ing an exhibition game at important. All the basketball guys Buchanan feels his young team will the Bauman-Eberhardt were really welcoming and accepted be constantly growing this year. "Our Center on SLU's campus. me." team is very inexperienced. We only The Riverwomen, who suf­ The amount oftearnmates Ashley have nine players, and they are all fered from 21 turnovers had for volleyball and now for bas­ new to our basketball program. None during the game, lost 85- ketball are about the same. of our nine players has ever played at 57.

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_~!!~~~~N~Jr~pag!!._ 8 ______._.. __ .___ .. ___ Two TEAMS, from page 8 The game went back and forth over working on our. late game in practice the last 13 minutes, as it would be tied and took what we had worked to them "The girls made it a really easy " seven more times' and had 10 lead in the game. Fortunately, Jonathan transition. They included me in every­ changes over that stretch. Lindenwood [Griffin] made the shot. We felt the thing and were very understanding. led by as many as three points on two crowd really helped us to victory. They all live four to a [University] occasions, the last a 64-61 lead with They certainly meant eight to 10 Meadows apartment so I was really just under five minutes left The big points for us," PiIz said. "We want to the oddball. But they help me when­ offensive spark for the Rivermen thank all of the students who came out ever I need it." came from Jared Pratt, who scored 10 to support us and want everyone to Going back to back fall and winter fill straight points for the Rivermen ov~r a come out Thursday, Dec. 4, for the sports can be strairring on school f ' three-minute span. Southern Indiana game. They are work, but both Ashley and S'cott have TWo free throws by Pratt cut the ranked second in the nation, and we good time management skills, which Lions' lead to one, and a lay-up by need a great atmosphere to make them keep them on track. Pratt on the next possession gave the as uncomfortable as possible." '1 didn't have a very tough sched­ lead back to UM-St. Louis at 65-64. The Rivermen were led by Pratt ule this semester; winter semester is After a Nordmann free throw tied the with 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting going to be rough. I have class and game at 70-70 with one minute frorri the field and a perfect 6-of-6 basketball practice plus trying to ,~ remaining, it set the stage for last-sec­ from the line. Nordmann added 15 make it to two hours a week of vol­ ond heroics. points, and Griffin had 14 points, leyball. I don't want to fall behind on Lindenwood had their chance, including the game winner and eight my volleyball skills and still want to missing a lay-up and a pair of free rebounds. Lindenwood was led by be there for both teams," Richmond throws, and gave UM-St. Louis the Justin Shrake with a game-high 30 said. Mike Sherwin! The Cun eu! chance to win. Jonathan Griffin ended points, 23 of those coming in the first Wittenborn said, "It takes a lot of Softball coach Nicky Durnin, with her 2003 team during a game last April. up with the ball for the Rivermen at half. planning and looking ahead to see 't the top of the key in the closing sec­ UM-St. Louis is now 2-2 on the when papers are due. I study on the onds and drove down the right side of season and will begin the conference bus a lot and take advantage of the the lane, hitting a pull up jumper with portion of their schedule on the road. time that I have to get things done." Q & .A ·with UMSL softball 1.2 seconds remainiTIg for the 72-70 The Rivermen will play at Northern Ashley aspires to be a sports win. Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 3: 15 broadcaster while Scott hopes to be a 'They had the opportunity to beat p.m., and then play at Bellarrnine on high school teacher. Both are taking us on our home corut. We bad been Monday, Dec. 1 at 7:45 p.m. advantage of their collegiate level of coach Nicky Durnin athletics to further their experience at • UM-St. Louis and hope to be an addi­ BY JAMES DAUGHERTY ' sure situations she will produce RBI's tion to their teams in the upcoming Staff Writer Q: What is your biggest strength? for us. Kristen Economon will be our season. , A: Defense. I am a defensively­ left fielder, She's our only left-handed minded coach. That's how I teach in the hitter, and last year she was our lead off classroom and how I coach. If we score hitter. This year she will be another Q: How long have you been coach­ one lUn in a game, we should win that power hitter. Maria Gaertner was a ing at UM-St. Louis? game. I hanuner defense during prac­ walk on last year and is our utility play­ The Current A: This is my second year. tice. Our defense will hold us in games; er. She can play first base, outfield, or it doesn't matter if it goes eight or nine even behind the plate. She leads by Q: How did your team do last year? innings. Our new girls will feel more communicating a lot wid1 the team. The is hiring A: When I arrived last year, I arrived confident defensively as the season last one is Casey Moran, our pitcher, late. We didn't have a fall season, and goes on. She threw our games dlat went into we only had nine girls and later one extra innings. She doesn't have blazing again for walk on. Even with this we never got Q: What is your greatest obstacle? speed, whicbmakes her very deceiving, blown out, and we had 15 wins. Alot of A: Staying health y. It was our obsta­ because she can throw a fast ball, bur those games went into extra innings, cle last year and will be this year. It's no then take 20 m.p.h. off of the next pitch. copy· editor, and I think it says a lot about our girls. secret that a team full of healthy girls is She ""ill be our star on the mound. . going pIa . If three or four girls are Q: How have you done so far this injured, it's not possible for them to Q: Who are your biggest rivals? music critic year? give 110 percent And when I say A: All of them. Any of the teams in A: During the fall we went 6-2, Our healthy, I'm not talking about pulled or conference can potentially knock you ad girls gave 11 0 percent, and we could strained muscles, I'm talking about bro­ off. and have gone 7-1. One of those losses was ken bones, Last year we had a broken to Carbondale, a D1 school. My girls fibula and broken fingers. Q: What would you like from dle director. did everything right, but those girls hit UM-St. Louis fans this year? the heck out of the ball. We are feeling Q: Who are some of your key A: To come watch us! We have an a lot more comfortable this year, even returning players from last year? exceptional facility even though it's not Come by though We are a young team. A: Savannah Adams for one: he right on campus. It's by the Fine Arts was our shortstop last year but will be Builcling. but if you pay attention on Q: What are your expectations for playing second base this year. Sbe has campus you'll know when we play. The for more this year? exceptional range and is comfortable gi.rls play better with people watching A: Our two main goals are to go the on the plate. KiIlU11Y Kulaitis, ow' thi ni from behind, it gives them omeone to Jesse Gater! The Currer" GLVC conference tournament and win basemen. was All-Conference last year play for. I think it should start with the more games than last year. I would like Head Coach Chris Pilz and Asst. Deryn Cater look on as the info. and led our team in horne runs; 5h i sports teams supporting each odler. for us to compete more, ince our Riverman fall to St. Mary's on Saturday, November 22. ow' power hitter. We will rely on her a Wi thout people supporti.ng you, you ,., schedule is a lot tougher than 1 year. lot offen ively and especially in pres- have to do it alone, and that's harder. ~------~------... University of Missouri - t. Louis Annual Dr. Kin ~---...... ontest Theme: "Dr. Martin Luther King, the .soul of a courageous man ... ."

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Please contact the Office of Student Life at 516-5291 for more information ___ ' ge 10~1w Current December 1, 2003 ------Green's remedy for rainy days B Y PAUL CRUTCHER dose of sometimes-graphic and her Londoners that readers from Best-selling author of JEMIMA J and BOOKENDS StatfWrite.,. potentiaUy-vulgar sex and sex-talk, smack-dab in the Ipiddle of the US but it should not be anything that migbt not understand. For instance, Let me be honest straightaway. you, being honest. have not heard every single notable character has at "Straight Talking" is, hands-down, or discussed before. But, again, the least one nickname, which can get the best book I have read in recent plot is Tasha-driven; and while her confusing, even if you are onIy work- fiI merilOry. Remember, too, that I aver­ friends are integral to the story, ing with a set of eight people. Then, age a book every week-and-a-haIf or they are fixtmcs to the primary the couples, like ali' couples, give so. The books I read do cover a focus: Tash:l's attempts to define each other various pet nanIes, which diverse range. Neveltheless, my what is essential to maintaining a thickens the issue. Of course, compliment stands genuinely and meaningful relationship. ''Talking'' comes in British English, behind some authority. The two great big questions that which really is not a fault, but you Jane Green, author of "Straight consume her quest are these: "Can may need to brush up on words like ~ Talking," writes entrancing fiction you have a wondrous relationship "flummoxed," "snag," "queue," about all-too-real relationships. without passion')" and "What, '"keen / ~ Bflat-mate," '1.art," Hsod l" Her books take readers into the exactly, is passion'.''' ''fancy'' and "thick." Tasha and her intenvoven lives of friends. These Readers should enjoy following chums all IUll about London too; so, friendships make solid foundations Tasha througb her personal stnig­ geographical references that demand for the action of the prose that sm­ gle. As a narrator. she is funny, some prior knowledge for signifi­ rounds the friends' individual lives, honest and makes celtain to check cance (such as, Which are the slum- .f!! which is typically all about chasing in on you, the reader. It is at once a my sections of London?) might be romance. Part of why she wins you personal narrative and at the same lost on you if you do not have a over, then, is her subject. After all, time a piece of prose fiction. Her friend or "Lonely Planet" nearby. we might not be interested in or able direct communication with you Finally, food items, which are preva- to follow the militmy and political helps draw you into the intimacies lent in 'Talking," will undoubtedly DITOR jargon in a Clancy novel, but we of her life. be foreign to anyone who is not par­ should surely be interested in and I also must admit that during a ticularly hip in that department. If ~ CASEY ScHACHER empathetic with friendships and try­ glaring part of "Talking," I was you think of barbeque as being a ing to decipher the cryptic code that furious at Ta ha and, consequently, food group, the onIy reference that A&EEditor rules relationship-maintaining. Green. I found myself in one of will strike some familiarity is "Talking" follows Tasha, the nar­ tbose moments where you have Chinese take-out. phone: 516-5174 rator and protagonist, and her trio of taken a real ownership in the well­ Overall, these complaints do not fax: 516-6811 girlfriends through the so11 of plot­ being of the characters, you care, distract from what is working well in line described above. The women all and you cannot help but get upset "Talking." The 310 pages breezed by • . begin the story attached in some when the author takes yom charac­ for me, and if you are interested in fomI to various men, and through the ter in a direction that you do not this sort of novel, they win almost comse of the novel, they manage to want him or her going. Green rec­ surely for you as well. Green pro­ A&E lose some of them, run through a (un tified that problem though, and the duced something largely entertaining of them and all together shift theil' mistake on Tasha's part only in "Talking," in the dynamic between relative positions. served to make the conclusion the four girlfriends and in Tasha. The "Talking" deals heavily in what a more realistic. novel sits readily available at yom group of close girlftiends do when If there are nagging complaints, local bookstore for $11.95. Pick it up, .~ they are not going about their profes­ they stem from "Talking" being set and you will likely be lending it to sional lives. Tasha and her troupe in London. Green is English, and friends after smiling, laughing and Movies gush over bridal magazines, share console each other when another own, rag on flirtatious coworkers to she incorporates a myriad of generally enjoying reading through weekly coffee at their favorite shop, man-pig has dumped on one of their each other and the like. Green adds a English peculiarities into the lives of it. ,' Film openings are subject to change.

Week of Dec. 1 Aye Mati 5 Honey- Tough inner­ dty beauty achieves 'Master and Commander' sa-Is into action ~ B Y CATHERINE M ARQUIS­ re-creation of shipboard life and in the would make him more rounded. her dream of becom­ realistic battle seen . There were high Reportedly, as I have not read the H O MEYER ing a successful expectations for this film, as director O'Brien books myself, Aubrey's char­ Film. Critic Peter Weir is noted for high quality acter is essentially the same as in the Ichoreographer only to films uch as "Picnic at Hanging books, but his lack of human flaws and realize that success Director Peter Weir's new film, Rock" "Dead Poets Society" and moral doubts is offset by the more "Master and Commander: Far Side f ·'Witness.' hawing a skill with both complex character of Dr. Matluin. In means compromising the World," swaggers onto the screen serious fIlms and entertairunent and the novels, it appears that the doctor is her values. Instead of with all the gung-ho, seafaring action action films. the voice of abstract thoughts and you could want. With fme attention to The action is breathtakingly real in moral shadings, Here, the character is succumbing to historical detail and the grand sweep of the tyle of "Saving Private Ryan," as hardly present, so underdeveloped immorality, she opens an epic on the high seas, it is a magnif­ timbers plinter, cannons roll back and beyond a more human sensibility and icent-looking, entertaining tale of con­ forth into their berths and choking gun an interest in natma!'science, that even a dance studio for flict in the time of the Napoleonic smoke fills the air. The painstaking without knowledge of the books you children in the inner­ Wars. While manly action will smely care given to the accurate re-creation will feel that there should be more. appeal to many, fascination with high of details of life aboard a British ship As the "Surprise" pmsues the city. Opens Dec. 5th. seas heroics and historic details may inspires awe from the incomprehensi­ "Acheron," in a quest somewhat remi­ not extend to evelyone. ble accents of the motley crew (which niscent of "Moby Dick," the focus Set in 1803 dming the Napoleonic includes a scar-faced Billy Boyd from falls on life at sea and the men of the The Last Samurai­ Wars, the British ship "Surp11se" "Lord of the Rings"), the cramped and ship. While the film pays meticulous Tom Cruise plays receives orders to stop the "Acheron," cfuty conditions of the ship and the attention to detail in recreating both the a new, advanced-design French war­ gory, hacksaw smgery after battle. The ship and the sailors' lives, the develop­ Captain Woodrow ship on its way to extend the war into fIlm has epic scope, photography and ment of depth in the characters is lack­ the Pacific. The "Surprise" encounters splendid effects. The story keeps us ing. The film does develop aspects of Algren, a Civil War the much larger "Acheron" near the tip enteltained for the entire length of the life aboardtbe boat, with a tale about a ,veteran sent to Japan of South America and is nearly sunk in film. young midshipman who loseS an ann, the encounter: Rather than return to Russell Crowe basn't looked so about sailors' superstitions, harshness _to train the emperor's port for repairs, Captain ''Lucky Jack" commanding since "Gladiator," and it of shipboard discipline and the fate of soldiers in their fight Aubrey (Russell Crowe) rallies his is hard to imagine another actor better a troubled midshipman who has lost loyal crew to embark on a grand chase able to carry off ruffled pirate shirts the respect of the sailors he com­ Ito slay all Samurai to pursue the "Acheron," despite the with more manly swagger and grace. mands. The doctor gets some character ;war riors , in this film advice of his ship's doctor and friend, Gung-ho heroics without second development as a Renaissance man Dr. MalU1in (Paul Bettany, who thoughts or hesitations are central to who is also a naturalist, eager to Iset in the late 18oos. costalTed with Crowe in "A Beautiful Crowe's Captain Aubrey, a likable, explore the intriguingly diverse I' ;'When Algren is cap- Mind" as his imaginary friend). bam leader. \Vhen Midshipman Galapagos Islands. The action and If there are "chick flicks," then Blakeney (Max Pirikis), a young boy, details of shipboard life seem geared to tured by Samurai and there must be "guy flicks." This film seems destined to lose his arm, the appeal to the masculine taste, but so definitely belongs in the latter catego­ subsequently taught captain inspires him by giving him a does the sparse dialog and refusal to . Photo courtesy 20th Century Fox ry. In fact, it may be the ultimate of the book about Lord Nelson, praising the dwell on any nuance of action or shad­ Russell Crowe .as Captain "Lucky Jack" Aubrey. the honor of thei r type - battles, guns, grog, manly honor British sea hero. ing of character. code, he must decide and valor, blood and guts and aU in the \Vhile Crowe does a great job as ' That is not to say Paul Bettany does and cello duets and discuss both Crowe and Paul Bettany give the man's world of the l800s British the heroic and channing captain, there a poor job; far from it. Both he and immediate concerns and the larger friendship believabilil1', but the nature f) :which side he aligns Navy. Based on the tenth novel in is something missing in this tale. Crowe are fine, and their acting mesh­ issues of the day. Apparently, the of their discussions is much less sig­ ;hims elf with. Opens Patrick O'Brien's twenty-book seafar­ Aubrey has many admirable character­ es well on screen. In the film, we see a exchange between these two men dri­ nificant. ing historical series, the production istics, but unlike other epic heroes, he friendship between Aubrey and the ves the intellectual appeal of O'Brien's Dec. 5th. pays careful attention to detail in the lacks any human flaw or weakness that doctor take shape as they play violin tales. In the film, the acting of both see COMMANDER, page 12

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Sitting on the out- nearly drowned out the outdated men loosening neck ties and rolling up Fire." The disc contains everything you would expect from ~ skirts of the party, leaning seductively rhythms of a band that nobody was sleeves, all dancing wildly to the music the Strokes and. much more. The Strokes' compressed, on one hand while sipping casually paying attention to anyway. These pe0- of a new generation. Singles night at the heavy rock n' roll style prevails again in "Room on Fire. " from a martini in the other, she rolled ple were professionals, proud, elegant . Ritz was a far cry from the rowdy With insistent songs openirig the album, "What Ever her eyes and said, "but there aren't and sophisticated. Thumbing a faux nightclub scene, however. Still, how Happened" and "Reptilia" coupled with louder, more pas­ enough men here." Leaning forward, mby, I lifted my chin and did my best to could hundreds upon hundreds of sionate tracks. 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Since then, the five showed up for men that make up the Strokes have been eagerly persisting the event, with their music. They are a band composed of intelligent according to . . music-makers with a dedication to perfection. Mrs. Grant. So In their evolution from the time of their first release, the . many, in fact, Strokes remain, for the most part, the same. Instead of dras- . that . tickets tically altering their message and sound for their second stopped being release, as many artists do, the Strokes stood behind their sold and impossi­ original ideas: All of these elements combine to fonn the bly long lines energetic andmuch anticipated release of "Room on Fire." shot from behind "Room on Fire" is a finely tuned exposition of modem understaffed bars day rock n' roll. The expetimental nature of their sound has while tables at brought about a new standard in today 's music scene. With L-______---' which to rest dynamic composition and varying rhythm pattems, the The Strokes have been labled the new torch car- Casey Scnacner/.The Current were scarce. So album is sure to be another success for th e Strokes. riers of rock and roll. The Ritz-Carlton in Clayton hosted "Single in St. Louis," an event where singles in many singles ... St. Louis could congregate, and meet, and, perchance, get a phone number. I left the event early, never hav­ never once taking her eyes away from Deciding that this was a spectacle ing found my niche in that crowded , ~ their persistent scan of the room. Her best experienced at a distance, I headed room of people not entirely unlike disclosure was whispered as not to for a far wall by the door. Standing near myself, if truth be told. Walking to my betray the cloak of confidence she had my spot was a man half hidden in shad­ car on the below-the-salt parking level, BB 49952961 A about her. 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RIGHT: ..> 0 ,.... e. 0-11 d ("1 'I 5 .9 0 We Cjo bV\f\j pi cJde, Zweifel, who graduated from UM-St. Louis in 1996 with a B.A. loL~ \ MuOcu'lo..i J/5 Q..flrl- h '-"'y1 /; ke; 'in political science, and later received his MBA in 2001, spoke hv'r 5 u -; on "Before and After: My Experiences at UM-St. Louis." tw'o of t~o5e I; ttl e c.hee5 eb v.r~!r ,., -H;en J,.,Je b'v-f"3 er .. , throv./ Cl'Vv"CA'j' bl.Ay'1 Mike Sherwin! The Current the bV\n.s o./I d.. 5t",c:k em COMMANDER, from page 10 . -_._------_._------

All the acting is high quality, just to detail and realism, just the det.ail of shading in characters, not just the as the visual quality and entertaining without the character depth and grunted, backslapping camaraderie, srorytelling is first rate. But the film­ philosophical underpinnings is not will likely leave at least some view-. maker's decision to limit the scope of enough. ers, especially women, urunoved and the characters keeps the film from I suspect women might be more uncaring about the men in this tale of being a true epic in the mrumer of lii.:ely to notice this gap, another rea­ the high seas. Persistently a guy flick "Moby Dick" or "Lawrence of son this is a guy flick. Except for a all the way, the film will be fine for w'e 1.A..5e.d +0 50 '--'- c..k, bv.t- 1101../ I.I~/e Arabia." In "Lawrence of Arabia," shot of a native girl, there are no many in the audience but will be put o...wesome. Yo ...... C'1 n -rei I ~'"1.5e Lawrence himself has a dru'k si(le; in women in the film and no love inter­ out of the must-see category. L-.le 1'1 01",/ J-,,,, vt ;J,;o"t..> r!fre~l7f)nJ "Moby Dick," there is power of a est for Crowe. Certainly you have What it boils down to in this film human failing: obsession. Both of Russell Crowe looking really good, is that this highly entertaining action \.II f -r ~~ f dOrl'f }<./JCt.-/ vJJ"o. f fA. these films come to mind while but the fac t is that the character film , despite its high polisb and his­ Frr.... k;~ c!ov..blf chee.stl,u'Jtr is. watching "Master and Commander '; remains brave and bold but two­ torical accuracy, fails to become a but while this film has the epic sweep dirnen ional. He has no softer side, real classic epic. If action, history and and the historic scope, it lacks the no self-doubts and no secret weak­ a good sea yarn are enough for you, human and the profound, which an ness to make him more, well, human. this film will deligbt. For those who epic cries out for. While I am a fan of The best epic and heroic films also want a bit more depth, the lack of the history and love this kind of attention have another deeper layer. The lack hun1an in the epic will sink the tale.

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~ Santa Claus: He was more real Christmas music takes • • than many of you may think over St. OUIS a rwaves ..., BY dASON GRANGER BY JUD DIEFFENBACH One of the primary St. Louis (lI.' legend wa~ born. Nicholas wore a red have to send his daughters away from and on their websites. Both websites EdiIDr-fn.Omif robe and a red hat as well as black him and it was tearing him apart. When StojfWritet' stations competing for the Chri smlas offer holiday CDs and other shoes. Thus, the jolly man in a red suit Nicholas heard the news, he was music audience i: 104. 1 FM, The Christmas merchandise. The Mall What do you think of when you was born, but there is more La this story cteteonined to help in some way. So Mall, an alternative rock station that de cobes itself as "Your Home For hear the name Santa Claus? Do you than just red cloth. one night, he climbed on the family' generally plays music from the 1980s The Holidays" and "St. Louis" Fi.rst think of a jolly fat man in a red suit with In one roof and dropped three bags of gold Thank giving is upon us and just and 1990 . The other station is 102.5 Christmas Music Station." KEZK black boots? Do you think of Dancer village in dOWl1 the chimney. TIl" legend says around thi time of the year, F M describes icelf as ··St. Louis's and Rudolph and Donner') Well, y. au that the girl had e.ach been drying a Ch11Stmas decoration start to sprout KEZK, a Original C!uistmas Music Station:' jl may be surprised at the very humble sock by the fireplace and the gold up: lights and trees begin to show up soft rock It seems to make more sen 'e to have beginnings of the myth of Santa Oaus. feU into each sock, hence the everywhere, statio n a soft rock station doing all Conditioned as we have been tradition of hanging stocking a nd Christmas music rather than an that there is no Santa Oaus, by the fireplace. The next altemative rock station. But maybe at one point there actually morning, the girls woke that's just me. was a man who was very up to ftnd the gold. It may sound I ike I don' t I ike much like the Santa we have and ran to their Christmas or r m . ~ today. Born in 245 AD., fat h e r some kind of a Santa was originally named proclaiming ··Scrooge .'· Nicholas, which means "hero a miracl e. Not [rue at all. of the people." Word around I love Nicholas had humble h e Christmas. 1 beginnings, but his parents u n t ryside everybody's love t.lus time of the had high aspirations for him. spread about f a vo ri te , year. The holiday " Even at a young age, Nicholas' generosity and Christm as season reminds me of Nicholas was a kind and kindne s, and soon. many mUS ic, stans friends, family, football gentle boy. He shared his people bega.') to set out socks by ringing in and f od. Not a bad food with those who had their fireplaces hoping for ~ho pping malls combination, I'd sa.y . I just feel like none and helped those in some sort of goodies. Nicholas and on radio we shouldn't overlook holidays like need in his village. was not done there either. As statjons across !be Thanksgiving. After Thanksgiving. .A.s a young Ulan, the legend goes, Nichola ' countrY. feel free to go illl out. • Nicholas would, in early December, go I c~uldn'l It's interesting how different entered fue around one day on it last week people react to having this Christmas horseback and ' throw h e a r d consumerism forced sacks of gold into u p 0 n the windows of the m. people in poor • A li n 11 parts of town. Chri tmas Carr on , For his mlJsic 00 senior, is good deed! . t wo the kind Nicholas was separate o f named a

Christmas trees come in all shapes and sizes. • Here, a customer of Ted Drewes' Christmas tree lot is dwarfed by the pines that will eventual­ ehun ng ly go home with a happy family. Ted Drewes is lo.cated at 6726 St. Louis offers Up a plethora of options Chippewa and 4225 South Grand. for those lookillgfor the peifed tree Photos by Michael Pel ikan and Mike She r...vin

B Y .JASON GHANGER Editor-it/-Cbie! For many families, one of the most fun parts of the holiday season is going to pick out the family Christmas tree. Size, smell and tlee type all playa factor in the choosing of a Christmas tree. The St. Louis area has a number of different tree lots and vendors to choose from. "We receive our tree.s typically the week before Thanksgiving," Tun Smith, assistant manager of Frank's Nursery and Crafts in Kirk.wood, said "We have Frasier Firs. Douglas Firs and Scotch Pines." Smith said Frank's has been selling Christmas trees for at least 20 years, if not longer. He said the store originated as a grocery store but evolved into the store it is now. The Kirkwood Frank's is lecated a half mile north of interstate-44 on Lindbergh Blvd. Smith said Frank's does not just carry Christmas tree~ , but many other festive items as well. "We sell live and artit"i.cial tree.s, but that's not all," Smith said. "We also have live and artificial wreaths. live and artificial roping as well as ornaments, tree top­ pings and pain ettias." Smith said perhaps the most unique Christmas item they carry is a potted Christmas tree that patrons can plant in their yards and watch grow. That way, according to Smith, families can grow their own Christmas trees for a few years down the road. Smith said prices range from $19.99 for their assorted trees to $79.99 for their Cathedral trees, which are nine feet tall "and heavy: ' Smith also said F,dl1k's usually sells about 600 trees per store, and there are four in the St. Louis area., over 150 nationwide. Another popular Christmas tree location is 1b.ies Farm and Greenhouses. Inc. According to a spokeswoman for the company, they have been selling Christmas trees for almost 20 years. She said the company uses tree sales to supplement income during dle winter months. She also said that there i another payoff for sell­ ing Christmas trees. "We ''Ie had a lot of kids we have watched grow up," the spokeswoman said. "We have a Jot of families that come in every year to get their trees from us:' She also said Thies has a varied stock of tree ·. TIley carry Balsam, Frasier and Douglas Firs as well as Con Connor, Scotch Pine and White Pine trees. Thies Farm and Greenhouses, Inc. is located at Inters tate 70 and North Hanley. For more information on the tree lot, call (3 14) 428-9878. Perhaps the most popular place in St. Louis to get a Christmas tree is Ted Drewe . Made famous for its frozen custard, Ted Drewes Sr. and Ted Drewes Jr. decided tn 195_ to supplement income with Christmas tree sales. Travis Dillon.. general manager of Ted Drewes, said dlere are many attractive qualities of shopping at Ted Drew for a Olristmas tree. 'The custard stand stays open dUllng the winter months," DiIlon said. 'That way. [customers] can eat custard, have a hot fudge sundae or drink hot chocolate while they pick out their trees." Dillon said Ted Drewes' Coo tmas tree lot sells between 6JlOO and 7JXXJ trees per year. TIley cany Balsam Fir, Fnlsier FIr, Scotch and White Pine trees. Prices are $10 and up. Both Ted Drewes locations will be canying trees this year. The main branch is at 6726 Chippewa. the other location is at 4224 OUlll Grand. For more infomlation.. call (314) 481 -2652 ..

Thies Farm & Greenhouses, located at 4215 N. Hanley, offers different varieties and sizes of Christmas trees.

LEFT: A customer finishes tying his just -pur- chased Christmas tree to the roof of his minivan in ~ the park- ing lot of Ted Drewes.

Andrew Ghiassi, a worker with Ted Drewes, trims a Christmas tree trunk for a customer on Sunday morning. Ghiassi says This evergreen at Ted Drewes Tree Lot on Chippewa comes with a hefty that even more than a month before Christmas day, the lot often is filled with customers. price t ag of $50. December 1, 2003 ~Ife, Current Page 3B Movies for tHe tRie Hollywood Wanted: cheap gifts Christmas afficiando Options , .- 'J" BY BECKY ROSNER 2. National Lampoon's Chris1mas . Christmas night. for Christmas and Kringle as well. News Editor Vacation: Chevy Chase is at his great­ S. The Grinch: Jim. Carrey stars in 8. Charlie Brown Christmas: This est in this hilarious Chri.stmas must­ the remake of this Dr. Seuss classic. A cartoon classic is fun for all ages. 1. A Chris1mas Story see. The Griswold family can never mean green Grinch thinks that he must Charlie Brown searches for the true abound for 2. National Lampoon's Christmas seem to have a normal vacation and stop Christmas from coming. He plans meaning of Christmas, while figuring Vacation Chris1mas is no different. A task such to rob Whoville of everything that things out along the way. Charlie 3. It's a Wonderlul Life as putting up the Chris1mas lights Christmas brings. The grinch uses his directs a holiday pageant and finds a 4. Rudolph the Red-Nosed becomes a buge ordeal. In this install­ small dog as a reindeer to pull his lonesome empty Christmas tree to use. Reindeer ment, cousin Eddie attempts to steal sleigh down to Whoville. He eventual­ All of the Peanuts characters are in this the show from Oark. ly realizes that all of these things do movie to support Charlie's excursions the shopper 5. The Grinch 6. Scrooged 3. It's a Wonderlul Life: This clas- . not matter to the Whos, after seeing and finding of true Christmas spirit. 7. Miracle on 34th Street sic features Jimmy Stewart, George, as them singing on Christmas morning. 9. Prancer: A young girl finds a 8. Charlie Brown Chris1mas a kind man who has kept his town run­ Of course, the original is a classic not stranded reindeer that fell from a 9. Prancer ning for years. When George tries to to be missed either. Christmas display in town. She brings jump off of a bridge, a guardian angel 6. Scraoged: A spin on the classic, him back to her barn and feeds him with a smal 10. The Santa Clause named Clarence shows him what life A Chris1mas Carol, Bill Murray is cookies until he can return to Santa 1. A Christmas Story: This 1940s would have been like in the town if he comical. He plays a cold television Claus. Meanwhile, she tries to hide the classic highlights young Ralphie and were never born. He learns to love life executive who needs to learn the true deer from her poor family. the gift that he desperately wants for more than ever. meaning of Christmas. Along the way 10. The Santa Clause: While Tim 4. Rudolph the Red-Nosed he meets with ghosts of Chris1mas, . Allen is keeping his SOD for the holi- budget . BY CARRIE LEWIS trinkets that would work well such as L'Octaine Hand Cream for $8, St~lrWriter Rosebud Salve for $5 and a travel Shopping for the holiday can be brush for $8. stressful, and shopping on a budget For him: Old Navy has a selection just adds to the presure. Great gifts are of fleece for under $20. The store also available, and even better, affordable. carries knitted winter caps and This gift-giving guide is designed to )\(1 J to th ;r']K) before t-h15 v\ /) ho.fpeYled scarves for $7 and under. RELcom help penny-pinching holiday shop­ has a large selection of winter weath­ pers find the peliect present for their er athletic gear for under $25. For an ;9 I vJ05 f '(71(')(/ 1(1; +-0 c.o.rv,e b~cf) ton h+, loved ones. indoor type of guy, Brookstone offers To find a gift for $10 and under: a convenient pop-up clock for only (A o."j 9v\t CAli 'lOlA l;ke f;s~ For her: Women love creative $15. gifts. Fill a holiday bag with an issue For him or her: Buy a gift certifi-, cAfovd1 1'-\ Ov.r rJ dt7'11 C.e d Y 5 k,' 5! .r of "Cosmopolitan", her favorite cate from a movie theater that covers candy and a homemade card. For the the cost of two movie tickets, popcorn' not-so-creative shopper, Abercrombie and soda. and Fitch has festive w~men's under­ Shopping with a budget of $50 and .' ) wear that say things like "gifted" on under: the back for $9.50. Melissa Wiese, For her: Sephora and most fine· sophomore, business, says, "I love the department stores carry Dolce and· spa stuff they have at Target. My Gabbarla Light Blue perfume. An 8 favorite is Nichols Eucalyptus Bubble oz. bottle costs $40. The Body Shop, Bath, and it's only about $4." has another gift box. For $50, she can For him: Make a mix CD with his enjoy an at-home massage package. If­ favorite songs. Or, if there is no CD the woman being shopped for prefers burner in sight. make a manly gift professionals to relax her, bag. Try putting a copy of ·'Sports a gift certificate to a illustrated" in a seasonal bag along spa may be with a pair of warm socks and a mini bottle of high-quality hair gel. For him or her:

appro-· priate gift. Solace Spa in Clayton is a full­ service salon that offers a vari­ ety of services, including a half­ hour massage for $45 and a spa pedicure for $40. For him: Men also want to smell good. For that, Sephora has a light Make a cologne called Clean For Him. A personalized small bottle costs $28. Some guys like picture frame by high-tech gadgets. Radio Shack has a decorating an old CD case and gluing four-in-one, touch screen, remote a favorite ph oto inside. A more practi­ control for $40. Another innovative cal gift is a journal. Borders has a col­ gift, an iceless can cooler, comes from Rvdo I Ph (Almost ·ho.d 0\ orful sclection of them for as low as Brookstone and also costs $40. And $4. finally, if all else fails, get a $30 or endinj'" Gift ideas for $25 and under: $40 gift certificate to his favorite For her: $20 can buy a tiny box of restaurant, preferably not a chain. Godiva chocolates that any lady For him or her: Try a wine and cheese night. Check out a local wine merchant. Buy a nice wine; many are --"-- available under $25. Ask for help, if . you're not sure. Buy some top-quality cheese, perhaps brie, and some For him: Men also gOUlmet crackers. Box them all up Christmas, a Red Ryder BB Gun. The Reindeer: This c1assis cartoon movie who show him why we have day, he manages to accidentally kill w ant to smell good. and tie them with some gold ribbon shows Rudolph trying to grow up. Christmas. He ends up coming back to Santa Clause. His son convinces him father gathers a love for a leg lamp that For that, Sephora and a sprig of holly. he wins in a conte.st, and his brother When attempting to fly, the other rein­ reality with a whole heartfull of holi­ to put on the red suit, and it takes over There are a couple other helpful has a strange fetish with eating. deer make fun of him because of his day spirit and giving. from there. Allen is suddenly a true has a light cologne hints to keep in mind while searching Ralphie strives so hard to get his pre­ gleaming red nose. He decides to run 7. Miracle on 34th Street: A holiday believer after he visits the North Pole called Clean for Him. for great gifts. "If you warlt to buy sent that he even write.s a school paper away with a little boy elf who wants to must-see for all of those people who and begins to gain weight The second somebody a gift certificate, make sure on the subject. Along the way to the be a dentist and ends up running into love classics. A little girl does not saga recently came onto video, so you it's for something they want bu holiday, a schoolmate sticks his tongue the Abominable Snowman. Rudolph believe in Santa Clause, and it is up to can also check out the next step in wouldn't normally get for them­ to a light pole, and Ralphie overcomes finally returns and saves the day by Kris Kringle to show her that he does Allen's travels, when he is forced to selves," Han Jiang, junior, business, leading Santa's sleigh on a blustery exist. She ends up developing a love find a Mrs. Clause. --,, -- the school bullies. suggested. would enjoy receiving. The Body It is also wise to check ou Shop has a pre-made gift box called Ebay.com before heading out to th SANTA, from page IB "Give Stress a Rest." This $25 pack­ malls. The website offers many of th rc®: ruolf~62 age is great for students who are same things as regular stores do a The legend of St. Nicholas meta- was a Santa Claus. While he was not a preparing to start a new semester. For much lower costs . Ebay also has lux morphosed into the Santa Oaus we fat man with 9 flying reindeer, he cer­ $25, a holiday shopper also has the ury items such as Burberry scarve know today. Known throughout the tainly was jolly and he certainly was cYeappp cYe(jbdaps! option of putting together a slightly and Tiffany and Co. jewelry at dis world, St Nicholas goes by many dif- giving. So, adults out there, it is okay more elaborate gift bag. Sephora at counted prices. But the most impor· ferent names like Santa Claus, Pere to say you believe in Santa Claus; he d~@oV( West County Mall has a lot of small tant thing to remember is that it is th Noel, Sinterklass and Sint Nikolass. was real after all (in a manner of So, at one point in. history, there speaking).

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BY ANGELA ASHLEY 7) ''Merry Christmas, Happy This is a classical song that soundS Staff Writer Holidays" by 'N Sync. A great upbeat like Mannheirn Steamroller com­ eeping 0 those pop song that captures the joy of bined with a rock band. Trans­ being out of school and spending Siberian Orchestra will be in St. . ! Some songs have the ability to time with loved ones. Louis Dec. 19 at the Savvis Center, i make memories spring to mind. The for those who would like to bear this i liday pO I holiday season in particular has many 6) "AU I Want For Christmas Is song live. nds I You" by Mariah Carey. This is a songs that bring back fond memories And the number one holiday By S TEF A NIE TAYLOR putting on extra weight. "1 have a pret­ gre! Ii n control. You "Instead of can indulge in lots taking a of your favorite turkey ­ foods if you just induced nap, ger slualler por­ go for a brisk tion ," said walk," said Wood, Woo d . Ii ood also "Take the uggested stop­ younger rela­ ping when you feel full. This is a diffi­ Wood suggested thinking about veg­ tives outside for a snow fight. Exercise i n cult task for students who holiday hop etables. "Start with yom vegetables is a healthy altemative to the new fro m office parties to family gather­ and lots of water. It will help you feel video games that keep students in front ing . Students may feel pressmed to full faster. Choosing water instead of of the television for hours." partake even if they just finished a soda is also a good way to shake a few If students feel like they need pro­ meal . omewhere else. extra calorie from the meal," Wood fess ional help with holiday food per­ Lindsay Blum, freshman, biology, said. suasion or with any other weight-relat­ ays sbe understands the pressure. "I "You just have to decide what is ed issues, UM-St. Louis Health I feel obligated to eat at my boyfriend's most important." said Wood. who sug­ Service provides a weight-control house, 'she said. "r don't want llli; par­ ge ts that students c n ider bringing prograrn. F r $5 per one-hour session, ents to think I'm rude, so we usually their own dish ' to fantily gatherings. srudents can receive clinical help with g there fu'St. [ don't feel so bad not Not only will students know that they assessing their weight and fOlming a eating at my parents' house." Blum have something they can eat without plan that will help them fight back hol­ said that she is not worried about feeling guilty, but they will look like a iday temptations. Auld lang syne Ringing in the new

I year St. Louis s yle I BY KATE DROLET night with the '·Exorcist" . 8) Plan a themed party at home. Features Editor "Nightmare on Elm Street". the orig­ Progres ive partie-s work well with inal 'Texas Chain saw Massacre" and large groups, and they take the pres­ other thrillers. Watch Indiana lones, sure off of one person hosting. Play Prospero ana Nuevo. Bonne "Star Wal'S" or "R ky" for a trilogy cards and eat appetizers at one house, annee. L' anno nuovo felice. Happy night. Rent bad science fiction do dinner and a movie at another, and ew Year. On Dec. 31 , people movies and laugh as Godzilla terror­ enj oy dessert and countdown with around the globe celebrate the begin­ izes a city. Tum off the sound and Dick Clar'k's TV special somewhere lung of a New Year. Some travel to make up the cript. Invite the girls else. Host a hat party, where all in Times Square in New York City to over for chick flicks . Rent sappy attendance are required to wear some watch the famous ball drop, while romantic comedies or a season of sort of head gear', or a chatity event others choose to stay at home or go "Sex in the City." with a canned food fee at the door. out with frie nds. Here are a few ideas Go' elegant with a wine and cheese for welcoming 2004 with a bang. 5) Go midnight bowling. Some pat1:y. Splurge on exotic cheese and alleys hold all-night parties, com­ grab a box of cheap wine. 1) Grab a few friends and fmd a plete with black lights and music. club to · dance the night, and year, 9) Bundle up and go to the St. away at. Women can use this plan as 6) Play all night at St. Louis' City Louis Celebrate 2004 event in Forest Above, Santa proves he can rock with the best of them (if the best of them are elves). We can only an excuse to buy a New Year's outfit. Museum. This old warehouse­ Park. Among the vat'ious venues is a assume that Mr. Claus must be rocking out to the dulcet tones of AC/DC or Metallica. Santa is actu­ Find something daring that you turned-playhouse is full of adult­ giant Ferris wheel that debuts on ally quite the metal-head. ROCK ON ST. NICK! would never wear oth- sized equipment for hiding, crawling New Year's Eve. Other attractions erwise, and do not and exploring. For more information, include fireworks and activities by worry about those visit www.citymuseum.org the Jewel Box, the Missouri llistOlY few extra pounds. . Museum, Science Center and Zoo, - Diets start after the holiday. the Steinberg skating rink and the Grand Center. The Current 2) If danc­ LUMA, a cast "cos­ ing is more of tumed in light," will wishes you 3 WA.Y9 TO a punishment . also put on a live than a good show. time, plan a and yours a ..'.:._~ : : ~~~ ~ .;~ :Tli,E.J pub crawl. The even! will mark ;/~~~::~~ ~~ ...... 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Celebrate years past by digging out Whether New Year's Eve means a JA.NUA.RY 23- 25 .~ 4) Rent movies and eat all the the old pictures and scrapbooks. wild night out or a party at home, ood that will be off-limits once that Laugh at those' 80s hairdos and party stay safe and make sure to welcome FOX THEA.TRE rmbank~D)¥.!!y'~ .' diet resolution starts. Have a fright pictures from last New Year's Eve. 2004 in good spirits, www.rentthetour.oaa AmericanAiriines' December 1, 2003 <"/Jt.e Current Page 5B Happy Hanukkah... What do you believe? or IS it uka? Exposing Christmas myths BY JAMES DAUGHERTY fallen victim to Ch ristmas Myth coal , but parents don't know more Staff Writer Number Two. The three wise men than St. Nick," said Monica Th.igpen, who came to visit Jesus with gold, biology graduate student. Since par­ In getting ready for the holiday BY GARY SOHN other eight, and is usually set slightly not pennitted. After lighting the can­ frankincense . and . mynh in the ents don 't know thi s, let's find out. apart on the menorah to distinguish it. dles, one is supposed to take time to season, we have ' all noticed the Staff Writer manger were real, but the magis' We all know that it's based loosely The Menorah lighting order fol­ contemplate and realize his or ber Christmas hoopla and tradition. details got a little confused. The truth on St. Nicholas, who was a Dutch For some, December is about lows strict tradition as well. On day connection to the collective Jewish Perhaps we have participated in this is that it never says how many wise saint. What we may not know is that Chlistmas, lights, presents, Santa, one, the candle on the far right side is family. The menorah is lit once the tradition our entire lives, but have we men there were; the number is the modern im age of Santa Claus had eggnog, dressing the tree and watch­ lit. 'On the second, two new candles sun bas set and stays lit for at least ever stopped to ask ourselves where assumed from the number of gifts its origins partially in satire. In ing "It's a Wondelful Life." For oth­ are added to the menorah, starting half an hour after sunset. these traditions come from? Probably they brought. The wise men were 1809, Was hington Irving ers, December brings Hanukkah, also from right to left. These candles are lit The dreidel, a game often associat­ not. probably gentile astrologers published "A History of called Chanuka, a Jewish tradition from left to right. On the third day, ed with Hanukkah, has historical sig­ To defme all of our Christmas tra­ from Persia or southern New York," which that lasts for eight days. For those three candles are added and placed in nificance. Throughout history, Jewish ditions is much more than. this article Arabia, both east of made fun of New who are not familiar with this holiday, the menorah from right to left. They people have often been implisoned is capable of. However, we can look Palastine. And York's Dutch past, here is a guide to understanding and are lit from left to right. On the fourth for studying the Torah. The only way at some of our myths. To begin with, Matthe "Sinte r klaa s " appreciating another meaning of win­ day, four candles are added, being that Jews could discuss the Torah in let's start with the popular Christian Chapter 2 included. From ter tradition. placed in the prison was wlder the guise of a drei­ myths. tells the r e The Hebrew word menorab del game. So spinning a dreidel dur­ Perhaps the most prevalent they Chlistmas-related Christian myth is Hanukkah from ing Hanukkah bas become a symbol of Jewish strength in continuing to that Jesus was born on Dec. study the Torah against unbear­ 25. This is the reason able odds. we celebrate A dreidel has four sides, Christmas after each with the first letter of a all, right? Partly. Hebrew word: nun (mira­ We do celebrate cle), gimel (great), hey Christmas as a (was), shin (there). Together commemora­ Galley wrote a all these words spell out, "A tion of Christ's poem in 1821 about great miracle happened bilth, but not "Santeclaus" who there." because He dressed in fur and Preparing latkes is also a was bom that rode a single rein­ common Hanukkah tradi­ particular day. deer wagon. Finally tion. Latkes are a popular Dec. 25 was in 1822 , Clement food, fried in oil. This traces suggested Clarke Moore wrote back to the miracle of the oil, as the day "An Account of a Visit when oil burned for eigbt days to cele­ during the Jewish Victory, b rat e commonly known as December 164 B.C. E. Christ's '''Twas the Night Before birth by Christmas ... " Potato Latkes Churcb Oh, and the tradi­ 2 medium potatoes Fathers tional orange in the means 1 egg, beaten III tbe stocking? That is based "dedicate" 1/4 cup flour fourth on an old myth that if century. and "begin- rig h t vegetable oil . children were good, St. The pur­ ning."This holiday to left, and Nicholas would visit them pose? To got its name from an are lit light from Peel and coarsely grate the pota­ and put a lump of coal in eclipse the observed feast of dedication left to right. The cele­ toes. Mix with the beaten egg and their stocking hanging on the Dec. 25 fes­ that went on for eight days bration is continued flour. Drop teaspoon size pancakes hearth to dry. tivities of a in honor of a Jewish by adding five into bot vegetable oil until they are Myth Number FoUl' comes rival pagan reli-· victory in Jerusalem in candles on brown on both sides. Serve with frolll the popular song "Rudolph gion. It became per­ December, 164 B.C.E. day five, six applesauce. This recipe makes about the Red Nosed Reindeer." Just who manent in 337 with Hanukkah features on six, and so 10 to 12 srnalllatkes. was Rudolph, and where does this the Roman emperor the lighting of a on until day VIS - come fro m') Rudolph is actually an Constantine. Biblical scholars hanukkiyah, a special eight. TIus year, Hanukah begins on a Jesus in ention of Montgomery Ward tell us that Jesus was probably bom Hanukkah menorah with When the Monday evening, Dec. 22, and con­ not in the manger department stores. In 1939, the chain in what we now know as October due eight branches and a ninth hold- menorah is lit, the tinues through Wednesday, Dec. 31. but in his house some months later. decided they did not want to buy any­ to a calendar-ordering system er for the Shamasb, or helper candle. piece is not supposed to be used for The traditional greeting Jews extend Myth Number l11fee is tlle one else's coloring books but would change. Shamash, used to light the other can­ any other putpose except contempla­ to one another during this holiday is very typical Santa Claus myth. instead make their own. So they For those of ill) who set up dles, is not counted along with the tion and closenes..~ to God. Reading by "hag orim same'ah," or "Happy Feast "Parents tell their children to be good made Rudolph, a story somewhat the light or using it to light the room is of e ights! Happy Hanukkah!" Nativity 'Scenes, we have inevitably or Sanfa will bring them a lump of based on "The Ugly Duckling."

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