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The Student Voice 30th Anniversary ofUM-St. Louis 1966-1996

Issue 872 UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS November 18) 1996 V-Meadows resident attacked, investigation underway by Doug Harrison good time" on the balcony of his third-story cellor said were "allegedly under the influ­ was transpiring. Alpha) pledge kicked [Browder] right in managing editor apartment around 1 a.m. on Nov. 2. ence of alcohol." "I saw this big circle of guys kicking and the head," Melton said. He said Seay, who lived on the ground Thurman denied that Browder spat on beating this guy on the ground," Melton said. Ron Chamberlin, Pi Kappa Alpha A late-night argument at University floor, came out of her apartment and "told us anyone. Her boyfriend and another friend at­ president, said he had no knowledge of the Meadows turned ugly earlier this month to be quiet," that she and her boyfriend were Three to four automobiles arrived at Seay tempted to drag Browder out of the circle, incident involving a group from his frater­ after a brief verbal exchange between two trying to rest. and Browder's building "a few minutes later," Melton said. nity. residents ended in an alleged group as ­ "I basically ignored her," Browder said. Browder said. The group was composed of members of "The only name I've heard in connec­ sault of a UM-St. Louis student. "I said it was Friday night on a college cam­ "I went down to see what they wanted , the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity whom Melton tion with the incident is Joe Dean. He'll Jason Browder, a resident at U-Mead­ pus and told her it 's a free life." and that's when they just started beating me said she recognized from "having partied know more about it than me," Chamberlin ows, said he was brutally assaulted by "15 In a statement to the campus community, up," he said. there some." She said she believed thatSeay's said. to 20" males after he exchanged words Chancellor Blanche Touhill said that an in­ U-Meadows resident Heidi Melton said boyfriend "was a current or former member Dean was unavailable for comment at with his neighbor Holly Seay. vestigation suggested "the male student al­ she heard "a bunch of guys screaming and of' the fraternity. press time. According to Browder, he and his girl­ legedly spat on the female student who in tum yelling" outside her window. She said she , "As they were dragging him out, friend, Candra Thurman, were "having a called several friends," all of whom the Chan- and her boyfriend went outside to see what (Browder) was on all fours and this [Pi Kappa see Assault, page 3

orthern Exposure: Walk this way ' Historic tadler exhibitionist still on collections may come to the loose on North Campus UM-St. Louis by Jennifer Lynn Johnson 's clinical associate Jim of The Current staH Gerber, people who behave in this by Scott Lamar manner, known as exhibitionists, editor in chief Students in the Benton, Stadler have a fantas y that the victim will and Research Buildings have been enjoy their behavior, and the act The old, dusty hi storic collec­ encountering a little more than lab will lead to consensual sex. Many tions and sculptures that fill the halls mice and bunsen burners: an uni­ exhibitionists have experienced of the 150-year-old Mercantile Li­ dentified male has been frequently humiliation in childhood, and ex­ brary may soon have a home at UM­ exposi ng himself to females there. posing themselves to shockothers St. Louis. According to UM-St. Louis po­ allows th em to be the aggressors. Chancellor Blanche Touhill an­ lice officer Patrick Conway, the sus­ The more arousal they experience, nounced last week that the Univer­ pect is a black male between the age the more control they feel. sity was forming a proposed partner­ of35 and 40,5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet "They experience a great deal ship with the Mercantile. Under the 10 inches in height, weighing be­ of inadequacy and humiliation. proposal, the library would move from tweeR 130 andI 5{} pounds. He- also When he in de uacy an d insecu­ its downtuwn locati,cn into th Tho­ has curly bl ack hair and a medium rity continue, the fa ntasy builds, mas Jefferson Library where it would complexion. . and it is more difficult to control," have sole occupancy in the west wing "We do have extra patrols on Gerber said. Gerber also stated that under the skylight. the campus, and this is an ongoing in hi s studies, these acts do not , The move is pending the approval investigation. We believe it is the develop into hands on behavior. of the Mercantile's general member­ same person in all of the cases." Although exhibitionists do feel ship. If approved, the move would Conway said. arousal, they also experience some take place over the next two to three According to Masters and sense of shame. Their shame is not years. i the result of harming the other per­ Ruth Bryant, Mercantile board son, but for their behavior. I Fast tips in chairwoman, said the library has had Gerber also stated that most of­ to cut staff and doesn't have the re­ fenders from teenagers to adults in sources to purchase new collections. case of random their mid-thirties. Their behaviors "After an extensive strategic plan­ flashing are similar to addictions, where they ning effort, our board determined that must expose themsel ves to feel more the best way to achieve our vision adequate. They often choose loca­ was through a partnership with an­ • Remain calm tions where they are likely to en ­ other local institution," Bryant said. lJ • Leave the scene as counter women. "We selected UM-St. Louis because If faced with this situation, I quickly as possible it provided us with the greatest num­ Gerber advises on-lookers to re­ ber of opportunities to increase use • Do not laugh main calm and remove themselves and preservation of our collection." • Walk in pairsijpos- from the situation quickly. It is not The Mercantile's collection in­ advisable to stand and laugh be­ cludes aver 300,000 volumes of I sible cause the humiliation could create books, the Globe-Democrat's ar­ • Report all exhibi­ an angry response in the offender. chives, and millions of old photos The best advice is to walk in tionists to the cam­ and numerous paintings and sculp­ pairs and always be aware of your Gina Herson (left) and Danielle Delaney (right) encourage one of the participants in the Rec tures. pus police surroundings. All incidents should Sports Fun Night. be reported to the police immedi­ see Library, page 4 ately. . . . Inside John Boswell popular professor, colleague for 30 years by Scott Lamar ter his passing that he was awarded a Riverwoman . editor in ch ief Good Conduct medal for his service. After the war, he attended Tulane oak to improve Though his friends and students University to do his graduate studies. have different memories of John One of the first members of the on last year's Boswell, they all use the same adjec­ psychology department since the . record of 4-22. ' tives to describe him; warm, ener­ school's inception, his primary area getic, funny and supportive. of research was motor learning. See page 11. ,' Boswell, a psychology professor Charles Granger, a biology profes­ at UM-St. Loui s since 1965, died sor, worked with Boswell a good deal suddenly of a he art attack Nov. 9. He over the past several years. Together was 64. they worked on junior science pro­ Gary Burger, chair of the psy­ grams with area young people. chology department, worked with Granger said Boswell was an ex­ Boswell for25 years. He said Boswell tremely positive person who always was close to most, if not ail , of the looked for the best from everybody staff and everyone thought very with whom he associated. He added ~ .. .. . '.. 7 highly of him. that Boswell's soft spot for young­ "As in life, there are some people sters was one of his 'more admirable you like and some people you don't traits...... 11 like," Burger said. "I've never met "The thing that left tbegreatest anyone who didn' t like John impression was the interaction with Boswell." young people," Granger said. "He Born in rural Alabama, Boswell accepted young people of all ages .13 did his undergraduate work at Au­ without judgment. If you had a bit a burn University. Upon receiving his playfulness in you, he sought it out. " degree, Boswell entered the Korean Over his 30-year career at UM­ 13 War, working in a blood bank in St: Louis, Boswell taught over 16,000 Germany. John Boswell with his grandson in 1993. Family members discovered af- see Boswell, page 3 OPINION/EDITORIAL Page 2 The Current November 18, 1996 In Memoriam Everything EC.ENT :nJ(I DEtJis of \'f!.I1SliIN 6i1 John J. Boswell isn't as easy AT Uf'JS I, :r by Doug Harrison as black and managing editor The first class of my first day of my first I year in college: John Boswell 's PSYCH white 003. As every dutiful freshman does, I ar­ rived to class a good 20 minutes early, by Scott Lamar something I've learned since then does no editor in chief good whatsoever. At the time though I thought it was an It is difficult for excellent idea . me to determine You know, scope what should be clas­ out the scene, fa­ sified as a racial in­ miliarize myself cident. And I think with lay of things, it's important for size up my con­ people to make that temporaries. distinction because Right off I it seems as if there's knew I was in way a racial incident ev­ over my head. ery year on this The course was campus. taught in one of those large auditoriums Obviously, if a signed note from the KKK Stadler and the class, at least near the . or a similar organization is left behind, it' 5 ning of the semester, pretty well filled safe to say it's a racial incident. But is a fight room. in the street between a black man and a white Fo ~ the /'-ovf All of those nightmares I'd had of GOD.'! I. man a racial incident by virtue of their col­ college were coming true I thought: your< {lANTs ors? I don't think so. But I have never been students to a class taught by some JllST Ft.11 DouJN.' discriminated against in any fashion. late T.A. who only associat.ed your pr s- ~ HA-T 11-+6 Last year, an incident occurred in front of w ence with a number rather than a face or Woods Hall in which a black woman was HfJ.L I)' -r-f-IA.T · name. AAAH! allegedly assaulted by a white woman in a ih If~~??? T~ Then down the isle strides this toweri! g, dispute over a parking space. It was immedi­ Nfl/fiR- GOING jovial fella wearing a Mirthday T-shirt J nd ately declared a racial incident. Words which to Ge-rTh15 a pair of Dockers, carrying a cup of coffee: included racial epithets were undoubtedly definitely not the T.A. :r)Y1A6£ 0 LIT ()F exchanged at the scene. Does this automati­ Dr. Boswell, I presumed. cally make the incident racial? Possibly. The (r]y rrtw f),'! I So began what would come to be not answers are as variable as the perspectives. A4AA-AA (-H only the most interesting course of my inau­ From mine, it wasn't the case. To me, one or ~~~--~~~~~~~ gural semester but also one of the most both of the parties involved was a jerk or a Tf+tJS' PtNoTHE~ 1A-\t+t~.I-S' memorable experiences I've had at UM-St. hoosier who didn't know any better. The sa ';'0(.( NtJ(f ~m .. ·MARrY. Louis. racial slurs were probably injected to inflame To sit in Dr. Boswell's class was to the situation. Moving Mercantile to UM-St. Louis advantageous to all watch an artist at work, to see a masterpiece From the view of most African Ameri­ in progress. I didn't then and don't now cans on campus, it was a crime against not You need not be a bookworm or Currently, the library is used mostly Missouri at St. Louis will be realized profess an endearing attachment to psy­ only the black woman assaulted but every a history fanatic to welcome the by scholars engaged in intense research. quickly. chology, but I had no problem dragging my sorry self out of bed for Dr. Boswell's 7:45 black person on campus. merger of the Mercantile Library With the Mercantile Library moving to Some of the new and exciting ar­ In case you missed it, there was a meeting a.m. psychology. with UM-St. Louis. The acquisition UM-St. Louis, it and all of its holdings rivals to the Thomas Jefferson Li­ to address that incident and another which As he lectured, Dr. Boswell never stayed of the cultural hallmark to the al­ become public property. brary include rare books and occurred later on in the week. The message behind a lectern or even on the platforn for That means vast collections of old pamphets, maps, early photographs, from the students was crystal clear: Racism at ready impressive Thomas Jefferson that matter. He strolled amicably up and newspapers, treaties, paintings and jour­ scarce historical newspapers, engrav­ UM-St. Louis was a BIG problem. Library will stand to benefit every­ down the isles and often brought the mate­ Many students stated that the.y had been one. Students in each major stand to nals will ee the light of day via the new ings, original drawings, oral history rial literally to you. di scriminated against by some member of the gain from the vast collection of technology only the University of Mis­ tapes and motion pictures. As freshmen, we all cringed when he campus community at one point or another. books, documents, portraits and souri system can provide. It will also add The only negative aspect of the came within a radius of 10 feet from us The local media was in attendance and re­ sculptures that are on display in the depth to the educational base in our re­ potential move is that students will because his habit was to point to anyone ported as fair and accurately as possi ble that lSO-year-old library, which many gIOn. have to wait two to three years before near him and say in a loud, declarah ve the University was in a crises situation. I fashion, "And we' re in luck! Our resident never knew existed. Many students have a difficult time they can see the first documents come don't think this was the case. latent Freudian is with us today to tell us What' s better, the dark, dusty seeing the relevance of the many partner­ through the door. I wondered if there still would have been why .. . " treasures that are buried inside of ships Chancellor Blanche Touhill has es­ If the move is successful, we will a fight if both had been black or both had been Whereupon he would sit down right next tablished. However, the relevance of The learn more about our city, our country white. If not, then there's a problem. the library's downtown facility will to you, get really comfortable, cross his legs Two weeks ago, a black man was alleg- surface for everyone to enjoy. Mercantile Library at the University of and hopefully ourselves. and throw his arm up over the back of the l chair and patiently wait for us pathetic chil­ dren to mumble miserably through an an­ Letters to the editor I I wondered if there still swer in hopes that he'd get up from beside would have been fight if us and spare us anymore open humiliation. a Cartoon could ignite 'racial powder keg' Of course we all coveted that attention as both had been black or much as we despised it if indeed he ever both had been white. If not, To the editor: ence towards the feelings ofblacks . Ifthe above singled us out. I mentioned party fails to doso, other options will That was his magic. then there's a problem. Considering the recent acts of racism have to be pursued. . From Dr. BoswelI I learned about syn that have transpired on the UM -St. Louis aptic nerve sensors and the Rorschach test, edly assaulted by a group of white men. The campus the past two and a half years , one Mario Love all discussed with his charming colloquial assault in question probably didn't occur be­ would think that all students would be Have we stepped flavor of language. "Ah but that ubiquitcJUs Editor's Note: The Current openly cause he was black, but because he was being concemedenough to be sensitive towards but is ever present," he would often say. br, deplores any racist behavior or rhetoric too loud. Did race have anything to do with minimizing tensions as much as possible. on your toes? "Do you think the Gestalts understood th s7 and does not encourage any of its writers it? Only the participants involved could give However, this does not seem to be the You bet your bippy they did." or staff members to communicate in a the answer to that. In my opinion, drinking, case. CUITentCartoonistMarty Johnson's Okay. So as those before me, I hope you'll racially offensive manner. Cartoons, like testosterone, stupidity and group think has a stereotyping depiction of blacks in the forgive my grief for one removed. Dr. other commentary, are based on opinion, lot to do with it. Again, that is my perspec­ paper's latest edition [issue 871] only Like what you Boswell's love of life was infectious, so I and therefore are protected underthefirst tive. And again, I wonder if a fight would adds powder to the racial powder keg that beg your indulgance as I try feebly to give amendment to the Constitution. Neither have broken out if all of the participants had threatens to explode on the UM-St. Louis read? back that which was selflessly given to me. the Chancellor nor any other University been white. If not, there's a problem. campus. [Chancellor] Blanche Touhill's Too often we forget, overlook and evclt! employee has control over the content or If things are so tense that a harmless recent proclamation that there would be Good. ignore until after their passing the people nature of The Current Furthermore, The cartoon causes a stir, the problem is much no tolerance for intolerance is seriously whose lives have such lasting effects on IUS, Current adamantly opposes censorship of bigger than I ever realized. contradicted by Mr. Johnson's actions. Let us know in a wait until death overtakes them to standrup any piece before or after publication. People are too quick to write everything If something explodes as a result of . and say "John Boswell. He's what's ri ht, The cartoon in question was clearly off as racism. Not every confrontation has to the continuous ignoring on the part of letter to the and he's what's good about the worl ."~ identifiable as a medium ofente rtainment be a black versus white issue. It's too bad that those whom are in responsible positions, Indeed death does come like a thief in he and was meant as innocent parody of many people think that way th ough. the blame shouldn't be placed on the editor. night, and no man knows, not even gang mentality, not as social commentary T am aware that many white on black (or victims of someone else's irresponsibil­ Boswell knew, the hour. on any particular ethnic group. vice versa) crimes are race related. However, ity. The hope, however, is that The Cur­ And, yes, I regret not having told r. I don 't believe we should treat every incident We regret any negative racial under­ rent and in specific Mr. Johnson will issue B?swell "thank you, sir" ~nd ~ot hav ng \ tones that readers may have extrapolated The Current as if it were. The fact is, in most cases, a published apology to all those whom An equal opportunity organization tned to express to hIm the ImprInt a see _. from the cartoon. stupidity is to blame. Since stupidity will many have been offended by his indiffer- ingly insignificant freshmen course had on . exist until life on Earth ends, we realize one my life. thing: people are ignorant, but that doesn't But most of all, I wish I could have s necessary mean they ' re a racist. I email your letter to: [email protected] I goodbye. The student voice of UM-St. Louis

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Assault, from page 1

"I went down to see what they wanted, and Jail1

that's when they just started beating me up. H Telephone scam warning. Dean Nance named to -Jason Browder TIle CUITent Larry Westermeyer, director of state panel. Everette E. Computing and Networking Nance, dean of Evening Col­ Browder, he suffered multiple con­ Services, warns that telephone lege, has been named by Gov. tion of his probation on Nov. l3. tusions to the head, ankle and wrist scam artists have come up with Mel Carnahan to the Missouri MacLean has also recommended a new way to rob unsuspecting Task Force on the Status of that Browder be removed from U­ sprains and chest and rib bruises. Improve phone customers. He advises African-American Males. Meadows for violating two portions MacLean, who called this the extreme caution in returning Nance has been asked by Bob of the UM-St. Louis Standard of "most violent episode" he's seen on your lot in life! his watch, reimbursed Browder for calls to the 809 area code. The Bartman, Missouri education Conduct. scam artist leaves a message commissioner, to serve on a MacLean's reprimand cited his care at Depaul Medical Center. The Currellt for the victim to return a call to special task force examining Browder for "physical abuse or "It is my place as vice chancel­ lor to make such determinations, the 809 area code, which is in the achievements of African­ other conduct which threatened or is looking for and I felt that [paying his medical the Caribbean. Americans in the state of Mis­ endangered the health and safety of expenses] was appropriate." writers for all In an attempt to circumvent souri. others," as well as "disruptive and U.S. regulations concerning disorderly conduct, lewd, indecent MacLean said. Larine Garrett-Browder, sections: News, 900 number blocking, scam Scholarship recognition and obscene behavior." Browder' s mother, said the family artists have set up shop in the reception. On Nov. 21, stu­ Jason Browder Browder said that while he may Features, is considering legal action against Caribbean: Every time an un­ dents can meet donors respon­ be guilty of having been disorderly the University for civil rights viola­ suspecting victim calls one of sible fortheir scholarships from The UM-St. Louis Police De­ and obscene, he denies having been Sports, .and tions. these numbers, the crook re­ 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Reser­ partment reported having responded physically abusive. "Since Jason arrived here two ceives an inflated rebate from vations are required to attend. to a call at the apartment complex at Seay, who has not commented Entertainmlent. the local telephone company, Contact Nicole Ambos as soon 2:56 a.m . The police will not re­ on the incident, moved out of her years ago from California; he has Call Doug at and the victim here gets to pay as possible at 516-5446. lease any information regarding the U-Meadows apartment last week, been continuously harassed by stu­ the bill. Since the 809 area on-going investigation. They said according to U-Meadows person­ dents, faculty, security guards in 516-6810 code is outside the United Fund raising: planned the investigation would be handed nel. the residence halls and police offic­ States, FCC regulations do not giving and major gifts. This over to the prosecuting attorney's Although Browder opted not to ers," Garrett-Browder said. if you are apply, and charges cannot be seminar, sponsored by the office sometime this week. pursue charges at the time of the She said she has made it very removed . Anyone with a pager Nonprofit Management and An investigation by L owe altercation, he has since changed clear to MacLean that the interested. who receives a call from the Leadership Program, will pro­ "Sandy" MacLean, vice chancellor his mind. University 'S action "is not accept­ 809 area code should exer­ vide tips on developing a suc­ of Student Affairs, has led to the Though Browder did not seek able." cise similar care. cessful gift program for non­ suspension of one student and pro­ medical attention at the time of the Touhill said the University profit organizations. The event bation for Browder in response to alleged assault, he said that "does not condon this type of HISLA and Spanish Club will take place in the J.C. Pen­ violating the student conduct code . . MacLean encouraged him to seek acitvity and is persuing the matter happy hour. Cancun Mexican ney Conference Centeron Nov. Browder said that MacLean the treatment of a doctor. Accord­ as it relates to all individuals Restaurant will host a happy 20 from 9 a.m. t05 p.m. Another served him with written notifica- ing to the doctor who examined invovled." hour sponsored by HISLA and seminar discussing officer and the Spanish Club on Nov. 22 executive developmentfor non­ Boswell, from page 1 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. While profit organizations will be held International Student Organi­ on Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. undergraduate and graduate students. his students and encouraged them to zation members are especially Call Becky Walstrom at 516- His students said Boswell used comic do better. urged to attend, all students 6914 for fee information. relief to make the class more enjoy­ "He was very accessible to stu­ "Keep your eye on are asked to come out and able. dents," Burger said. "He was not only the doughnut, not the celebrate the end of the se­ Monday noon cultural se­ Junior Todd Appel said Boswell and outstanding teacher but an out­ mester as well as welcome new ries. The Monday Day Series is made the class interesting through standing adviser of the students." hole. " officers. The whole bar is re­ sponsoring "A Preview of a Re­ humor. Boswell was also accessible to -John Boswell served exclusively for this naissance Madrigal Feast" on "On the day of a test, after pretty his fellow co-workers. Burger said event. Call the restaurant at Nov. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. in much everyone had already left," that during a stressful period in his Room 229 J.C. Penney. The 209-0113 for directions. Note: Appel said, "he'd say 'Your seat life many years ago, Boswell shared Burger said the members psy­ UM-St. Louis Madrigal En­ An officers' meeting is should be feeling warm.' He'd try to with him some wisdom that over the chology department will continue on semble will perform seasonal scheduled for Nov. 20 at take the pressure away from the test. years he has given to many others. but with sadness in their hearts. Renaissance music in period noon. Officers are to meet at He made you think it wasn't the only "One morning," Burger said, "When you say a person is irre­ dress. Call Karen Lucas at 516- John Boswell the roundtable in t he Under­ thing in the world." "John came up to me, put his hand on pl aceable, sometimes you mean it 5699 for more information. ground. Burger said Boswell was very my shoulder and said 'Gary, keep will be difficult to replace them." he 1932·1996 committed to his students. He said your eye on the doughnut, not the said. "There is no way we can replace Boswell always had an open door for hole.' " John Bos\~ e]] . '

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Students will The Self Care Fair also received be able to gain entry from the by Kim Hudson the fair. building's west side and doors will be news editor "Streetside Records donated a lot of help from off-campus par· placed between the second and third CD's to attract passing students ," ticipants. Barnes-lewish-Christian floors. In a give and take situation, UM­ Regan said. " One nursing student Health Network provided dietetic The renovations would cost the Sr. Louis students benefitted from even designed a t-shirt for the other counsleors, SAFECO Insurance University $750,000, which Touhill two days of wellness services while students who would be working at handed out information, and Mid­ said would corne out of campus funds. nursing students completed require­ the booths." west Breast Care Center signed up Touhill called the Mercantile the ments for graduation at the Self Care The result was a heavy turnout prospective patients. A chiroprac­ "intellectual soul" of the St. Louis. Fair held last week. despite the cold and drizzly No­ tor and acupunturist also provided "I considerthe Mercantile Library It was more than just two days of vember day. services. the crown jewel of cultural institu­ photo: Ashley Cook heal th screenings and pamphlets. The "There was a long line for ev­ With all of this, many nursing event also included two days of mas­ erything today," said Health Ser­ students were able to perform the tions of the Midwest," Touhill said. Blanche Touhill announces a proposed partnership with sages, acupunture, relaxation exer­ vices receptionist and biology se­ clinicals necessary for graduation "There is nothing that compares to Mercantile Library to the media last week. the Mercantile Library." cises and safety tips in the University nior Sharhonda Swearengen. "There when they gave screenings. Audrey L The Mercantile is the oldest li­ Center and Evening College lobbies. was an hour wait for the massuse So]eyn, second year nursing stu brary west of the Mississippi River. world corne to use these facilities for room," said John Hoover, of the Mer­ Members of the Nursing 340 and alone." dent and screener at the 51" In addition to the largest collection of things as interesting as treasure hunts, can tile. 101 classes worked with University In additon to University Health Anthony's Blood Sugar testin old newspapers in the state, the li­ genealogical research, or movie pro­ The library also contains the larg­ Health Services to assemble a group Services, the UM-St. Louis Coun­ booth, said that students were abl brary holds the the Barriger Collec­ duction," Brown said. "We reach out est collection of city directories, of vendors who would give students seling, Police, Athletics and Op­ to apply theories they learn in cia s tion, the largest collection of Ameri­ to a lot of different clientele." which Hoover said is useful for trac­ just what they wanted in a health fair. tometry Departments were on hand at events like the Self Care Fair. can railroad history. It also contains MU,ch ofthe library centers around ing genealogies, charti.ng city popu­ Dr. Nancy Magnuson, instructor of to give out information and health And while students enjoyed t the National Inland Waterway Col­ the theme of Western Expansion. lations and business movement. Nursing 340 and administrator of screenings. Optometry students free screenings and advice, th~ lection, which focuses on U.S. river Inside the Mercantile Library is a Brown and Hoover agreed that University Health Services, worked tracked down several vision prob­ were not the only ones who had fuln and in iand waterway history. reading room adorned with 19th cen­ the move of the library will benefit with nursing students to develop the lems in students during their screen­ at the event. At TJ Library, many of the docu­ tury portraits and sculpture, includ­ everyone. event. ings. Stephanie Cannick, a fourth "I have really enjoyed mysel " ments wi ll be digitized and put on­ ing the death mask l:of Napoleon "We see the chance to be on a "We developed a model and sur­ year optometry student, said that Cannick said. line. Bonapa:le, one of ani:: two in the college campus as the chance to make veyed students as to what they she had to refer several students for When asked to provide mo e Charles B row n, o ne of the Western Hemisphere. the library more accessible that ever," wanted," Magnuson said. complete eye eXams due to vision information on the event, Univ9r­ Mercantile s reference librarians, said The room also boasts the largest Hoover said. "You might think the The departments also used sev­ problems found at the fair. sity Health Services director Debbie everyone from book authors to major single collection of St. Louis imprints, extra usage might add to the wear and eral methods to promote the event. "I would recommend regular Carey gave all the credit to the stu- motion picture producers have done that is books printed here in the cily. tear, but we think that the more people According to fourth-year nursing stu­ eye exams, definitely," Cannick den~s. ~ . ! research there. "In many ways, a person could write who know about this collection will dent Patrice Regan, several ideas were said. "The eyes can also tell alot 'They really dId all the leg­ "Researchers from all over the the hi story of Sl. Louis from this insure its future for another 150 years." executed to get the word out about about the body systemically." work," she said. Sigma Pi joins Marine Corps in collecting toys for area needy Marine Corps Reserves run the toy drive on campus in 1990 when ;'It's hard to set goals when Fraternity hosts party to promote toy drive "Toys for Tots" campaign. All of he was a Marine Reservist. you're doing something for char­ the Marines who work on the toy "Since then, he has been the ity," Powell explained. "But hope­ by BlII Rolfes are taking a more active role this clubhouse on their way horne. drive are Reservis ts who have other intermediary," Powell said . fully we'll have a chart-topping of The Current staff year. Dan Hayes, a Sigma Pi alum­ jobs, Hayes said. They try to get as Hayes said 1993 was on of the year. " Last week, they set ou t collec­ nus, said the barrels will be on cam­ many organizations as possible to most successful years for the Ma­ Barrels will be located at other The SignH Pi fraternity began tion barrels in the University Mead­ pus until the second or third week help them. rines. Donations have not mea­ places in St. Louis where students collecting toys last week for their ows clubhouse and in the lo bby of of December. The Marines delivered the bar­ sured up the past two years, but can al so donate. annual ''Toys for Tots" campaign. the University Center. All the toys should be new and rels to Sigma Pi, whose members they have still done quite well. "If they are out shopping and The fraternity will ho t a party "This is the first year for the unwrapped, he added. are in charge of collecting toys on Powell said the party that see a barrel at a mall," Hayes on Nov. 23 at 9 p.m. to promote the barrels," P owell said. "So, if you "We' re trying to get the campus campus. They will take all the toys Sigma Pi sponsors every year al­ said. "They can drop a toy off toy drive . Demond "Chip" Powell, don't go to the party, you still have community involved," Hayes said. to the Marine Corps distribution ways gets a good turn out. Every there." vice president of Sigma P i, said the a chance to donate ." They planned to send letters to all center in December. fraternity member donates a toy The fraternity is not compet­ party i open to the entire student Members of the fraternity hope of the student organizations by Nov. "We're trying to lessen the bur­ as do their guests. No one has ing with any other organization. body, and admission is one new , the barrels will make it more con­ 15 to publicize the toy drive. den on the Marines," Hayes said. ever kept track but Powell esti­ "The toys are all going to the unwrapped toy. ve nient for s tuden ts to donate. Hayes said that it is difficult for "Toys for Tots" began in 1947 mated that the fraternity collected same place," Hayes said. "to This party is only part of the Powell said tenants of the Mead­ the fraternity to coordinate the drive when Col. Bill H ndricks gave a 80-90 toys last year. needy children. Our primary goal fraterni ty'S 'Toys for Tots" cam­ ows >.Viii not have to bend 0 er back­ because members, like all UM-St. toy to a needy chil . n Los Angeles. The fraterni ty does no", set any is to get as many toys as possible paign. Powell said that m embers wards; they can drop off toys at the Louis students, are very busy. Hayes got Sigma Pi to start the quantitative goals. to the children."

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Students could choose to play with paddles. to teach some of the in­ traditional games like racquetball Very young children took part terested children some I We've been experiencing a recent and volleyball or try something new in the children's activity room with moves. The kids had an I trend in this country that has employers such as walleyball or a coloring table and the highly popu- opportunity to show requiring masters degrees for jobs that pickle ball. what they were once filled by those with bachelor "Walleyball is volley- learned after Top: DeeDee, a Idegrees. Some would argue that this is a ball played in a racquetball the dance guest at Fun result ofthe job market becoming more court," explained Pam " That's why I'm here. I want to teams finished Night, shows competitive and because there is an Steinmetz, assistant coor­ show what my degree has done performing. her skill with a ! overahundance of college graduates dinator of intramural and Music was Hula Hoop from which employers can choose. recreational athletics. for me." blasted so that I'm not so ure. "It's a fast, zany kind of everyone It has occurred to me latel y that the game." - Handy the Clown could take to Middle: Handy institutions of higher lcarning are them­ Steinmetz said 240 the gym floor clowns with a selves at least partially responsible for people came to Fun Night and dance. Hula Hoop this trend, because they continueto award last year, and this year she expected lar tricycle races. This age bracket People could also play degrees to people who can't function at around 300. She says that she would also idolized Handy the Clown. bingo, and had the the appropriate level. like to see Fun Night become an Handy the Clown, who spe­ chance to win a variety For year.;;, we' ve heard about col­ annual event. cializes in face-painting, magic, of contests and door Bottom: Kids leges and universities graduating ath­ The students and their families balloon hats and "spreading fun," prizes. receive door letes who can'trend or write. Whenever who did attend liked the activities was a returning alumna. She gradu­ Rec Sports provided prizes for a coaches ormembers of the al LUTIni board available for their kids. "It's a fun, ated with a degree in Business Ad­ free pizza and refresh­ Frisbee toss lcan on the administration and instmc­ free night for my kids," said Karen ministration from UM-St. Louis in ments, which attracted tors to insure this player participates in Davis, a freshman elementary edu­ 1970. at least a few students. eveIY game, they acquiesce. cation major and a mother of three "That's why I'm here," said This classic draw for These are purely economic deci­ children ages 10, 8 and 4. "1 like Handy. "I want to show what my college students at­ sions for the institutions. If they were to that about this University. There's degree has done for me." Handy tracted Alexander grade these athletes fairly and accu­ a lot of stuff out there for students created her own business called Benner, a first-year rately, many would end up on academic with jobs and families . I haven't Big Top Clowns and entertains at graduate student in prohibition and be unable t· ) play. 1his been to school for 13 years, but 1 birthday parties and corporate physics. would ups::!t members of the alumni really love the atmosphere here." events. Her daughter, a pre-law "I came for the free board and boosters club, and both arc Children of all ages could find student at UM-Columbia, followed food," Benner said. sources of a grent deal of funding at games to suit them. Games included Handy into the clown business. "The pizza was good. private institutions. volleyball, basketball, racq netball, "You could even say 1've been So yes, I guess I am Ine phenomenon of graduating badminton, soccer and table tennis. clownin' at the Ritz [Carlton Ho- having a good time." those who haven't eamed their degrees isn't limited to private colleges and uni­ versities. Public high schools and post secondary institutions have been doing Reggae Fest brings a touch it for years. And, again, itis primarily an economically bast:d decision. The amount of money a public high of Jamaica to campus school is awarded by the government each year is based on the total number of students enrolled. In fact, in an attempt by Kim Hudson under the red, black and green ban­ two local bands in the J .C. Penney members flocked to the buffet group. to force schools to address the issue of news editor ner of the Associated Black Colle­ Auditorium. The concert was true tables. They savored the spicy fla­ "I am the founder," Richards truancy, the government pays a certain gians. to form with the loud, rich and bass­ vors of N ezzie' s to the beat of said. "Butit's not just me:'Audience amount to each school or district based An afternoon of Caribbean cul­ Last Saturday afternoon, the As­ heavy sounds of Yard Squad and Reggae songs played by event D.l. members agreed. Elementary Edu­ on the the number ofstudents who are in ture took place at Reggae Fest '96 sociated Black Collegians hosted Infrared Rockers. Baskarly McRoberts, Supplies were cation junior Shante Smith was on school on any give day or based on the The prevailing stereotype of never a problem since Nezzie' s pro­ hand at the performance. percentage of those enrolled who at­ those who perform or listen to vided at least two large chafing trays ~'I think [the performance] is tend. Reggae music includes marijuana of everything, including red beans very enlightening," Smith said. "It At the university level, at least here smoking, sexually suggestive danc­ and rice, curried chicken and mixed brings a different atmosphere." in Missouri, it's a little different. At a ing and lewd lyrics. While this may vegetables. Another student felt the perfor­ state sponsored schools like UM-Sl be true of some popular songs in the According to Taylor, the Reggae mance had implications reaching Louis, the school is given a flat fee Reggae derivative known as Dance Fest has been on the organization's further than the auditorium. (subsidy) by the state for each student Hall, the ABC Reggae Fest proved agenda since summer and he was "I think it represents another enrolled. A few year.;; ago this subsidy to be a stark contrast. able to contact the groups through aspect of the African diaspora," he amounted to $3500 for each full-time The first group of the night was various associates. He was also said. "And with the Reggae or Ja­ student enrolled. 'This subsidy is what Yard Squad. For those who believe pleased with the overall success of maican culture comes a unique and makes the tuition at state sponsored that gospel music can only be sung the event. also very good aspect of African Ischools more affordable than that of by traditional church choirs, the "I think it went fine," Taylor survivaL" private schools. "rule breaker" on one end of the said. "Everything is going as According to Taylor, the Asso­ Because this subsidy makes up such spectrum is Kathleen Battle. Yard planned." ciated Black Collegians is an orga­ abig part ofthe University's budget, it is Squad lead singer Desiree Dobbins Yard Squad founder Art nization that provides general pro­ constantly looking for ways to get more was on the other. Richards also agreed that event was gramming for Black students on students enrolled and retain the number The group's song "Thank You", a success. campus. it already has. 'This mean passing those while being distinctly Reggae, gave "It went pretty good," Richards "ABC is an organization for the who would otherwise flunk out and thanks to God for the many bless­ said. brothers and sisters on campus," admitting those who didn't earn their ings the group has experienced. Richards contacted Taylor Taylor said. "We have a lot of pro­ way out of high school or the junior "Oh, Lord/you've been so good through a member ofInfrared Rock­ grams to cater to the Black students colleges. to us," Dobbins sang. "I've just got ers and soon began negotiating the on campus." Ii) I don't know how they are getting to say thank you/thank you." performance with him directly. ABC has several activities around the entrance exams, but in the Catering by N ezzie' s 1amaican Richards, a native of Dominique planned for the rest of the year. two-and-a-halfyear.;; that!' vebeen work­ Cuisine Restaurant, an authentic Ja­ has been in America for 10 years Taylor is anticipating several ac­ ing on The Current, I've encountered maican restaurant, completed the and in St. Louis for five. He met his ti vities during Black History Month people who could notfonnulate a cohe­ photo: Ashley COOK event. As soon as ABC president fellow musicians in a club and con­ in February, alone. For more infor­ sive sentence let alone a complete 5tOlY Kevin Taylor made the announce­ tinued the effort of cooperation that mation, contact the Black Culture " if their li ves depended on it. The Infrared Rockers' percussionist belts out a tune. ment for intermission, audience Taylor began in his words about his Center at 516-5731. It bothers me that I'll bust my butt for five year.;; to eam a degree that won't impress most employers because it has been awarded to so many others who, didn't eam it. I consider myself a com­ passionate person, but I ,lll a realist too. Ifyou were a superhero, what There are those who simply lack the necessary cognitive skills to advance. _would your superpowers be and­ And the University should stop theprac­ by ShelleySatke tice of admitting or promoting those of The Current staff who lack the ability to advance under why? current guidelines and standards. It's not a crime to tell people they would be better suited to trade school. European "To read people's minds." "The ability to beat Michael Jordan at one countries have been doing it for years on one." - wi th a great deal of success. -~Esther Solomon - Michael Biermann A line needs to be drawn and main­ {14nior·Art HistOrJIlArchitecture tained, prohibiting those who lack skills Junior-Architecture. 6:om receiving four-year degrees. Ifnot, those of us who earn them will not be held in any higher regard by employers than are high school graduates. And "To have supe.rinteffigence so I perhaps more importantly, we will not wouldn't have to study." be able to earn any more. - . Jason jones ;.... A11tIiJlF. C jJwens Sophomore-Political Science' Freshmal.l-ll?7)gimeering , page 6 ~~~===-______~~ ______-, __ ~ ____ ~ __ ~~ __ ~~~E~A~T~U~R~E~S~ ______-===~N~o~v;e;m~b~er~1~8C!~19~9~6 .r Students learn to invest in their future with the Investment Club by Sean Stockburger Students take part in the manage­ "The most recent big drop that we features associate mentofthe trustby votingon whether had was when we purchased Compaq or not stock in a certain company Computer," Locke said. "We pur- \ If you want to play the stock mar­ should be bought or sold. Finance chased it on a Friday, and on the ket but can't even afford to play the major Chuck Grumbach, the club's following Monday they announced lottery on a student budget, then the president, said thal before a student that they were cutting prices because Student Investment Trust is just the can vote they must first suggest an they wanted to increase their market place for you to learn about the ups investment in a company of their own share. The stock dropped from 52 to and downs of business. This small choosing. Non-voting students may about 42 in one day, but we waited. student organization holds regular still voice opinions about stocks. That stock is now selling for 70." meetings to discuss which stocks to "Students put together a presen­ Because they are investing in real buy or sell and how much to invest in tation for a company they would like stocks with real money, the trust gives any given company. to buy or sell," Grumbach said. "To students real world experience. Trea­ Although most of the students make a proposal, each student prob­ surer Sergio De Zorzi, who would photo: Shelley Satke who take part are business and fi­ ably spends a few hours checking out like to pursue a career in corporate I The Arch dominates the skyline of the city nance majors, Professor Kenneth a company. Usually, the bigger the finance and own a small business, Locke, one of the trust's founders, company, the more time you have to said that the trust is a good place to welcomes students from any major. put into it." learn about taking risks. . "We encourage everybody who For the first few years, the trust HB asically, this is a mutual fund is interested in investments to come generated a profit very slowly, but run by students," De Zorzi said. "It's The Arch LOOMS over the city to the Student Investment Trust," the momentum builds every year. the same thing, except we're not as Locke said. "You don't need to know When I first started in this organi­ conservative. We're not going to ge ' by John Jones anything. When you get here, you zation, we didn't have a lot of money . fired if we do a bad job." of The Current staff in the United states and the second­ Quotes from settlers, soldiers So we could only buy maybe 10 shares De Zorzi also stressed that the largest in the world. Each year about and Native Americans are spaced will learn some things. We welcome non-business majors because we of a company," Grumbach said. "We students' group is serious about mak­ "The major concern here was to 66,000 people ride the elevator-like along the walls, adding life to the would like to have a little different really couldn' t make any money off ingmoney on its investments. "We're trams to the top observation deck artifacts create a monument which would opinion." of it; because if stock is $72 [a share], trying to reach a $50,000 goal and have lasting significance and would that leave every ten to twenty min­ The journey takes one through Faculty, alumni and the finance you can't go out and buy 100 shares. gi ve some oftha! money out as schol­ be a landmark for our time. An utes. exhibits that document the ci viI war, department donated money to open Now we're kind of getting to the arships," De Zorzi said. absolutely simple shape ... seemed However, the trip to the top is gold fever, and the horrors suffered the trust in 1988. Some professors point where we can do that and see a The Student Investment Trust to be the basis of the great memori­ not for the faint of heart or the by Native Americans. Visitors can also donated money they had made lot bigger return." meets every Thursday at 2 p.m. in < als that have kept their significance claustrophobic: a full tram is very see true to life re-creations of on their own personal stocks. ''''We While the investment trust has Rm. 212 of Computer Center Build" and dignity across time." crowded and the stabilizer system conestoga wagons (covered wag­ started with less than $9,000 in '88, earned an average of 12 percent a ing. For more information, contact These are the words of Eero . that keeps it upright on the trip ons) and Souix tribal teepees. and we're at $33 ,000 now," Locke year, they have had some breathtak­ the Undergraduate School of Busi­ Saarinsen, the legendary designer rocks back and forth. The museum is not the only thing said. ing moments. ness Administration at 516-5888. of one of the largest and most grand At the top the visitor is more waiting for visitors under the Arch. monuments built by man: the Gate­ than rewarded. Looking outside the In addition to posters and knick­ way Arch. windows one can see a seemingly knacks, the museum offers count­ Officially named the Jefferson limitless view of the meandering less books about the Old West and National Expansion Memorial, the Mississippi and the city ofSt. Louis. Native Americans. Arch commemorates the determi­ There is no time limit on how long The Arch grounds also offers nation and drive of the western set­ a visitor can stay at the top. When two theaters. The World Odyssey tlers that laid the foundation of the one finally does return to ground theater has a two story screen and is modern United States. It is also the level, the journey is far from over. currently showing a documentary symbolic gateway to the west: many The relatively small Jefferson called Africa: The Serengeti. The of the pioneers and explorers that National Expansion Memorial Mu­ Tucker theater shows a documen­ attempted to tame and make lives seum is nestled underground be­ tary about the construction of the out of the unspoiled lands west of tween the bases of the Arch's legs. Arch titled Monument to the Dream. the Mississippi started in st. Louis. Starting at the left side of the mu­ The Arch makes St. Louis' sky­ Completed in 1967. the arch seum, visitors can travel 180 de­ line one of the most beautiful in the stands exactly 630 feet from the grees around the arch-shaped facil­ nation. It and its grounds are an ground. Its legs stand 630 feet apart. ity, taking a journey through the essential visit for nati ve St. Louisans It is the largest memorial structure expansion of the country. and visitors.

photo:Sean Stockburger Members of the Investment Trust meet to discuss stocks

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Ludicrous twists tax audiences imagination Dear Fredrico: I've got an em­ barrassing problem I hope you by S. Duggan ity, Campbell, the archaeologist filmmaker Keith Gordon was at­ can help me with. I drink coffee of The Current staff of his hidden past, exposes the tracted to the novel on many lev­ like a fiend. When I'm in the car relics of his buried life. cIs. The "odd Vonnegut humor I always end up spilling the dam Howard W. Campbell Jr. (Nick The gravity of the holocaust and very skewed points of view stuff all over my lap. Can you olte), an unknown American resists the lightness of this film, on guilt and innocence, mixed guess what dried coffee looks like playwright pressed into service but fortunately, the crux of the with tragedy and heartbreak" stir on the front of a pair of jeans? as a U.S. spy, awaits trial in an cornie element is distanced from in the reader a full range of feel­ What can I do? Carl Jones Israeli prison for his N azi war the grim subject, and we can for­ ing, and Gordon capably trans­ crimes. During the final weeks give any lack of sensiti vity. fers these components to film. I can appreciate your dilemma preceding his trial and certai n By no m eans a great film, the Lamentably, the story presses Carl. Until recently Fredrico had execution, he is given a typewriter engaging plot wonderfully high­ beyond fascination to mere sen­ the very same problem. Try get­ and asked to prepare his mem­ lights Nolte's dramatic genius. He sationalism. The wit is at times ting the colorless coffee. It is in­ oirs. Thus, in a Proustian venture gives substance to an otherwise simply far too overt. Failing to visible when dry. betwixt past and present, implausible narrative that verges evoke the elusi ve wry smile, some Campbell's tale is told. upon ridiculous. However, the attempts at humor are so indul­ Dear Fredrico: I'm not certain, Ultimately, "we are what we abundant, if ludicrous twists will, gent that they inspire no more but I think I may have a yeast pretend to be," and Campbell at minimum, stimulate your than a knowing shrug. Further, infection. What can you tell me struggles to determine whether he imagination. the doubtful tale requires far too about these? Roger is a hero, a villain or both. In an Adapted from Kurt much gullibility . intriguing self-analysis travers­ Vonnegut ' s modern classic, Still, Nolte pulls it off and is a ing love and war, guilt and inno­ M Dther Night is a complex tragi­ hero, at least, for rescuing the Oh, don't be silly Roger. If you cence, isolation and friendship , coma analyzing identity, decep­ audience from a nearly disastrous Howard Campbell (Nick Nolte) in the Fine Line Features release had a yeast infection, you most as well as identity and anonym- tion and conscience. Director and film. Mother Night, directed by Keith Gordon. certainly would know. The most obvious sign would be the forma­ tion of loaf of raisin bread be­ Streisand strikes gold with The Mirror Has Two Faces tween your thighs. Dear Fredrico: Can I ask you a question?

All-star cast cornes together to produce delightfully entertaining film You just did. Good-bye.

Dear Fredrico: This is your busi­ by Wendy Verhoff only showcases her own gifted something professors who dread Morgan (Barbara Streisand) people' s rules." ness professor. You did so poorly copy editor abilities as a composer, producer, the thought of facing life alone, guides students through the pas­ Hannah Morgan (Lauren on yourlast exam that! decided to director and actress, but also those Yet, to build lasting intimacy, sions of literature while resign­ Bacal), Rose's mother, lives in give you the opportunity to re­ With her latest motion picture of renown talents like silver­ both must overcome deeply­ ing herself to her own ugliness dreams of another time when her deem yourself in front of all your effort, a portrayal of life and love screen legend Lauren B acal. rooted insecurities which have and solitude. beauty and glamour commanded readers. The problem is similar to and longing, Barbara Streisand The story, filmed entirely in condemned them to failed rela­ Meanwhile, at the same insti­ the attention of countless admir­ the one on the test, but I have put \' has vaulted into the extraordinary. New York, traces the evolution of tionships in the pasL tution, Gregory Larkin (Jeff ers. She has always flouted this it in terms that you are more fa­ The Mirror H3!s Two Faces not a romance between two, thirty- At Columbia University, Rose Bridges) lulls his calculus classes past in front of her daughters, miliar with. Dr. Anders into a stupor with detached ser­ scarring them for life. Hannah, mons about angles and ratios. too, must come to terms with self­ Problem: Gregory searches for a lifelong, delusions. 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You all my crack from Crack House B se (Barbara Streisand) finds she's not interested in Alex's (Pierce Brosnan) sudden advances, refuse to be governed by other won ' t be disappointed and hope for the best. I TdSfar Pictures romantic comedy The Mirror Has Two Faces. Page 8 ENTERTAINMENT November 18,1996 ======~~====~======~~====~~~------t ------Rock 1 stances" from 1980's Go to Heaven Grateful Dead­ album; "Dire Wolf' and "Cassidy" The Arista Years from the 1980 live album Reckoning; (Arista) and "Feel Like a Stranger" and ------Rap "Franklin's Tower" from the 1980 live For those who were moved by the album Dead Set. Dru Down-Can You Feel Me around, get you dizzy and drop you to death of Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Disc Two features: "Touch of (Ruthless Records) the ground. 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The soothing lyrics scended generational boundaries, en­ "Built to Last," "lust a Little Light," Dru Down fills his latest effort and catchy harmonies of the chorus ticing thousands to dismiss the conven­ "Picasso Moon" and "Standing on the with the same beats that made his will make this a hit before long. tions of modem culture, was corning to Moon"from the 1989 release Built to first disc a success. He utilizes the While "Can You Feel Me" fea­ an end. The trip was over, or was it? L~~t; and the epic "Eyes of the World" same formula, smooth beats and solid tures Dru Down at his best, it also Last month Arista records released from 1990's live Without a Net. lyrics. And, with the exception of a shows him at his worst. He seems to two new multiple-CD releases The Whoever had the formidable task few letdowns, he does it well. do a "nice" Snoop Dog imperson­ Arista Years and Dozin' at the Knick. of determining which songs to put on His beats are tight, his lyrics un­ ation. Excepting this impersonation, The Arista Years package includes 26 this album did a fine job. The Arista predictable and suave. "Mista Busta," he is a top notch MC who in time songs culled from eight albums the Years contains over 140 minutes of a playful barb, is almost a lyrical could become a legend. Dead recorded while the band was music, digitally remastered to HDCD 1 merry-go-round. His lyrics swing you (Ken Dunkin) signed to the Arista label. from the original master recordings. Disc One contains: "Estimated The bottom line is, however, that Prophet," "Passenger," "Sampson & this is all old material. And with all of Delilah" and "Terrapin Station" from the unreleased tracks that remain in the 1977 album Terrapin Station; record company vaults, those in the "Good Lovin'," "Shakedown Street," Dead's own vault and the thousands of The Heads are Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz. 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The Heads- Femmes and a brilliant spoken-word No Talking Just Head performer named Malin Anneteg. (MeA/Radioactive) This is Talking Head styled mu­ sic but with the twist of variety in The Talking Heads are headless, vocals. The Heads have evolved into and with the recent release of No something different but remain remi­ Talking Just Head. this is not neces­ niscent of their sound in the seventies sarily a bad thing. The group has and eighties. They seem to be reach­ recently reformed after splitting up in ing and experimenting to find some­ the late 80s. Now group members thing that works. No Talking, Just Chris Franz, Jerry Harrison and Tina Head is a kaleidoscope of voices and Weymouth are back and without a sounds, most of which sound pretty lead singer. This did not keep them good. The artists work well with the from writing and playing songs, how­ music, especially lohnetteNapolitano ever. singing the song "Damage 1've For this project, the Heads called Done" and Gordon Gano singing in several noted singers that they "Only the Lonely." thought matched their style. The re­ Out of this collaboration, the sult has been a satisfying array of Heads found a new singer: Johnette voices coupled with the fast and Napolitano. So look for better things smooth harmonics of vintage Talking to come from this seasoned group. Heads. Some of the talent called in to The CD has 12 tracks, almost all croon for tbe Heads was J ohnette are sung by a different artist. It is a Napolitano. formerly of Concrete good buy for anyone who appreciates Dru Down Blonde, Gordon Gano of The Violent pop or rock. (John Jones) .November 18,1996 Entertainment Page 9 'I

------Rock ------~ Grateful Dead­ utes of music. IDozin' at the Knick The 61-minute Disc 2 contains Craig Ross­ make up for his repetitious mu­ (GDP/Arista) "Playin' in the Band," "Uncle Dead Spy Report sic. His lyrics are simplistic and John's Band," "Lady With a Fan," (MeA Records) trite. For example; in the song "Om of Your World," Ross sings Dozin' at the Knick, the Grate- "Terrapin Station," "Mud Love Craig Ross's new album Dead j ful Dead's newly released CD, was Buddy Jam," "Drums" and "Space." Spy Report is pure fun. His music YOll 'd love to get me OLit of recorded during a three-night con­ Those I enjoyed most were the is upbeat pop that is easy to listen your world cert appearance at the popular "Playing in a Band" and to and hard not to dance to. J dOll' t wall! to be aLIt of Knickerbocker Arena in Albany, "Uncle John's Band." This CD is a good mood-lifter, your world NY March 24-26, 1990. Unlike the Disc 3, by far my favorite, in­ but that's about it. If you are look­ but YOII 'd love to get me out other "new" Dead CD, The Arista cludes a nine-minute version of ing for more, Ross's CD fails to of your H·orld. Years, this three-disc set has never "Space," "The Wheel," "All Along deliver. His musical style does not have a lot of variety so Dead In spite of the problems, been available other than on boot­ the Watchtower," "Stella Blue," Spy Report becomes a bit tiring though, this CD is fun, upbeat legged tapes. "Not Fade Away," "And We Bid for the listener about halfway and infectious. Sometimes that's Disc I features "Hell in a You Goodnight," "Space," "I Will through the CD. the best music. Bucket," "Dupree's Diamond Take You Home," "Goin' Down Don't expect Ross's lyrics to (Jill Barrett) Blues," "Just a Little Light," the Road Feeling Bad," "Black Pe­ "Walkin' Blues," "Jack-A-Roe," ter," "Around and Around" and "Never Trust a Woman," "When 1 "Brokedown Palace." I Paint My Masterpiece," "Row At over 200 minutes in length, Jimmy" and "Blown Away." Dozin' at the Knick would make an , I especially liked "Dupree's excellent stocking stuffer for that The Suicide Machines: Jason Navarro, Royce Nunley, Derek Diamond Blues," the spirited "Jack­ special Dead Head in your life this Grant and Dan Suicide Machine will be in town Saturday. A-Roe" and the bluesy "Never Trust coming holiday season. a Woman." It includes over 70 min- (Michael J. Urness) ------Sk~Punk which begins with the verse: The Suicide Machines­ Destruction by Definition J know, they know (Hollywood Records) Don't drink, drive SLOW insane, No Brain Hailing from the "Motor City" Dress down, Look PLAIN and named for that infamous Jack Big FUN, No Gun Kevorkian guy, the ncw quartet No girl, gotta run known as the Suicide Machine is turn­ ing ears in the ska/punk communities Of the 16 songs on the CD, 14 are with its new CD Destruction by Defi­ under three minutes long. "We're not nitioll. asking for a long commitment," the For those who have never experi­ band says in a press release. enced it, ska music blends reggae The band members, Jason rhythms with alternative guitar licks Navarro, vocals; Dan Suicide Ma­ and lyrics. When ska is blended with chine, guitar and vocals; Derek Grant, punk, theresultis insanely loud three­ drums, keys and vocals; and Royce chord guitar licks and nearly incom­ Nunley, drums and vocals, range in prehensible lyrics. age from late teens to early 20s. The screaming gui tars and vocals The Suicide Machine will bring on the first track, "New Girl," arc its lively ska-flayorcd punk sound to characteristic of the high energy level the St. Louis area this Saturday when the band maintains throughout the the band opens for the Descendents at entire project. The second number the Gargoyle Cluh on Wash U' s cam­ "SOS" is a call to at.:tion to eliminate pus. For ticket inf()nnation, call the racism and senseless killings. Gargoyle at 935-5917. I especially liked "No Face" Michael J. Urness)

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even when we double-shift him," the Grafemans (Brad and BJ) came All the Rivermen has to do was Gholson said. off the bench and skated every shift hold Grand Valley to no goals, but Guards The Rivermen won the game 7- hard." instead they gave. up two. Again Todd Miller-The starting 3, despite havi~g to kill the eight UM·St. Louis 3 1 0-4 Bokal was banished to the penalty point guard slot is Miller's to lose. minutes of penalties that Diel and Grand Valley State 2 0 2-4 box, this time for unsportsman-like He proved himself last season by goalie-turned-forward Bokal earned conduct. Jasson HesseJl also spent averaging 3.4 points per game. in the third. Dave Hessell was also The next day brought yet an­ time there, forcing Horn, Oliva, His 3-point shooting was one of whistled for roughing, as was Mike other tough game for the Rivermen. Herweck and Did to kill the pen­ the few bright spots from the outer "Juri" Oliva. But the Rivermen pen­ Bokal got the Rivermen on the alty. circle last season. Given a shot, alty-killing units stood firm, and board just two minutes into the game Mackie continued to break his Miller could be a: great player this Mackie kept the disc out of the net on a feed from Shoffner and back making stellar saves. season. for the win. Herweck. The Lakers retalia\ed by With 6:03 remaining, the Luk­ Dwon Kelly-Quite simply, "If the passes weren't there, I scoring twice near the end of the ers pressured. They skated end-to­ Kelly is an exciting player. He wouldn't score," Horn said. period, but soon roles switched. end and sent one top-shelf pust averaged 18.6 points per game "We played well enough to win, Shoffner scored, with Bokal and Mackie. last season at Lansing Commu­ but it was a team effort. I have to Herweck assisting. Herweck, with With under four minutes left, nity College. He is an excellent give the credit to my teammates." just over one minute Jeft in the first, Herweck shot in on a breakaway, shooter who will lessen the loss "We showed them who the bet­ gave the Rivermen the lead on an-­ but was denied by the Lakers' ten­ of the teams graduated seniors. ter team is," Herweck said. "We add-man rush with Dave "Nancy der. Kelly once scored 56 points in a may not be the most skilled but Kerrigan" Hessel!. The Lakers stayed in the summer league game. we've got the most heart. Horny, In the third Gertken got his first Ri vennens' zone, sunk another one, Torrance Smith-A high scor­ Regis, Juri (Oliva), (Tim) James and goal in a Rivermen uniform. and skated to a 4-4 tie. ing player, .Smith averaged 26 points per game last season at Olive Harvey Community Col­ lege. A bomber from outside, he isn't afraid to shoot the ball. He is expected to playa key role this season. photo: Shelley Satke Jason Frillman-Highly touted and very impressive,. Brandon Klaus (#34) chases down the ball in an intersquad Liked by the coaching staff and game, Brian Clemons (#23) looks on. The Rivermen began by onlookers, he could crack the their season last week against Missouri Baptist. starting line-up this season. He was MVP of his high-school con­ eye shooter who will be called upon Ryan Myers-Transfering ference that also featured Matt to provide spot play. Give this guy from Jefferson Community Col­ Baniak and Larry Hughes, who an open shot, and he will bury it. lege, Myers steps into a crowded both committed to Division I Bret Cariveau-Another great backcourt. He can pop the 3- schools. shooter that will push for time, point shot and could get an op­ Stein Rotegaard-He is a dead Cariveau is a fine shooter. portunity to play.

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to Hawthorne and Tuckson. Both son. tremendously, Coen said. have been key players in the past "The first three weeks of prac­ "They are great shooting three seasons. tice he was excellent. This last week guards, and it's going to be fun to Hawthorne was a key player as he hasn't been so excellent," watch them play," he said. the team advanced in the confer­ M ..:c kfessd said. "If he will play Forwards Krystal Logan and ence tournament last season. He like he did early in practice, he will Jamie Dressler will also play key averaged 12.7 points and 7.8 re­ have a grcat season. We're really roles. bound per game. counting on him." Coen said that for the team to "Rodney is going to have to Also starting for the team will be successful, it is going to have to . photo: Shelley Satke exert himself in every game," be Brandon Klaus, backed up by play better defen sively, especially Riverman Craig Herweck fights a Grand Valley State player for the puck in a match a week ago. Meckfessel said. "He has worked Brian Clemons. Both players li ke inside on th e po t. The team won their first match, the following day they tied. hard this season. I hope when the to shoot. However, he said that the team's game starts, he will get more in­ "I think this team is very tal­ strongest point will be the perim­ "I think the competition will teams. Plus, Coen said the team This season, Coen said he wants volved in the s oring and rebound­ ented," Meckfe sel said. "I think eter defense. be better than the MIAA was, but will have to travel farther distances, the team to learn and gain valuable ing." we're going to be a team that can "Our guards are so quick, and there will be disadvantages also," and the girls will have to miss more experience. Tuckson will also have to im­ score from inside and a team that they will create a lot f turnovers," he said. classes. "We are only going to lose one prove on his 7.8 points and 4.6 can score from the perimeter. I ence fo r the Riverwome.n. Coen For instance, the Riverwomen "That can really wear a team senior after this season, so the fu­ rebounds per game of last season. thi nk we will be pretty versatile on said it wi ll be tough, especially will have to play more conference down, butlthinkwewill be alright," ture of this program looks bright," He backed up Eric Bickel last sea- the offen ive end ." from a competitive standpoint. games since the GL VC has more he said. he said.

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