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Joyce Mushaben, Chancellor Professor of POlitical SCience, was the first of gets go ahead three speakers at Bombs over a lecture Monday night titled, for College of "Perspectives on the Iraqi Conflict." Social Work Baghdad: Mushaben, decked in red, . white and blue, and Public presented a . global viewpoint on the conflict Policy Iraq conflict and a history of . U.S. involvement with Iraq. She New College will stressed that the offer two masters world overall does takes stage not support U.S. prog1rams action in Iraq and ended by saying, BY CATtiERINE themselves and ' of the country's . "War is never MARQUIS·HoMEYER historical significance as the site of inevitable." BY MELISSA MCCRARY ------··-·· ·-·---;I&E·ediior ·· -- ··--···· - ancient Mesopotamia and of the land StajfWriter between the Tigris . and Euphrates The looming thought of war in Iraq rivers, widely believed to be the is grabbing headlines everywhere and location of the Biblical Garden of UM-System president Elson last week drew concerned students to Eden. Nolan spoke from the Retired Navy Floyd has given UM-St. Louis's "Perspectives on the Iraqi Conflict," a viewpoint of the military about the Capt. chancellor permission to open the forum discussion featuring three situation in Iraq and the historic view Michael new College of Social Welfare and speakers on the topic . It took place of past conflicts. Nolan Public Policy. Monday night in Century Room B of Mushaberi spoke about the effects presented a The College of Social Work the Millennium Student Center. on the region of the Treaty of military consists of two masters degree Joyce Mushaben, the first speaker, Versailles, which set up artificial viewpoint on programs: public policy walked to the podium in a red, white borders to countries, crossing ethnic, the Iraq administration and gerontology. and blue stars-and-stripes sweater. religious and cultural lines. The other situation The purpose of the College is to She draped an American flag over the speakers agreed when she asserted during the serve the public and help the front of the podium. When she spoke, that these artificially determined lecture. He community. her first words were about being an borders set the stage for conflict in the noted t hat , "The previous chancellor American. "Leading up to previous region, exacerbating long historical although he thought that the new college would wars, the pro-war forces took over the hostilities that had already existed for no longer be more comparable to the other symbols of patriotism. This time, you hundreds of years. has access existing .programs in St Louis," . can't say either side has a comer on The region's extended history of to privileged Department Chair of Social Work patriotism but different views of the conflict makes it an are.a"in which information Lois Pierce said. issue. I want to be clear about this. I many people in Europe are hesitant to Currently the College of Social am a patriot. I also think Saddam become involved "Ilived in Germany Welfare is located in the Graduate. Hussein is a horrible man a tyrant for many years, which gave me a S.!) 001. and' -'ltaffi!d Y faculty he has done terrible. things. I just different viewpoint. I have aJso visited from ali· 'I'" de~ artme 18. The think we ne-.ed to use all diplomatic nearly every co.untry in Europe, so 1 degree, is cOI:uidered part of tIl means before resorting to war " he can give a bit of au " 'dds ; Hussein to CoUe~re of Arts and Sciences. said. where the perspecti is different be a danger. ''There are approximately 350 to Thus started a lively discussion of from the common U.S. public policy, or 400 stucl nts in social work, differing viewpoints on the possible Mushaben stated. In her point-by between bachelors and masters Iraqi conflict. The speakers at the point presentation she de cribed degrees," Pierce said. event included Mushaben, political some of the biggest problems ~ ith Despite, the, fact that the social science professor of international U.S. policy in the region. work program will not undergo any studies and director of women's "We have had smart presidents changes, the neW' college will studies at UM-St. Louis; Capt who have made mistake,;,; in the past in provide students the chance. to Michael Nolan, U. S. Naval Reserves, foreign policy, but that is not the case. obtain more. prestigious degrees and retired, and past president of the with George w.," Mushaben aid, gain recogp.ition. . Reserve Officers Association of the referring to President Bush. Students will also be a1}1e to United States; and Chrissy Describing the U.S. policy of backing work more efficiently with staff' Kirchhoefer, co-coordinator for certain countries in areas of conflict members. organizing and outreach of the Peace around the world. she said '''Give 'The transition teapl, including Economy Project and a recent visitor them a gun' has. been the idea of the three fac1!]]jty ' members, to Iraq. past and then hoping they would do admimstrators and 1, are in the The forum was attended by a small the right thing. Often, they don't. We process of reorganizing this ' but concerned group of liM-St Louis gave weapons to Saddam Hussein (to program and tryiBg to. plan its students who raised many questions fight Iran) and to the Taliban (to fight budget' ec.onomieally," Vice reflecting both sides of this the Soviets in Afghanistan). It's a Chancellor of Academic Affairs increasingly prominent issue. The dumb policy," she conduded. ''If we Jerry Durham said. forum. speakers gave their views and had not armed them, Iran and Iraq Part of the College's budget will then took . questions from the would bave been reduced to throwing go toward finding a new dean. audience. rocks at each other, and that conflict - "If the budget is not done All three speakers tried to put the would ha\fe been over in eight economically or the schovl'-s budget issues surrounding Iraq into a months," be said. "Because we cannot afford it, then the opening historical perspective. Mushaben armed them both, the war lasted eight date, for this co'l1e.ge:to begin may be years," offered an international view of the Retired Navy Capt. Michael Nolan, Chrissy Kirchoefer, co-coordinator of the Peace Economy Project, delayed; 'out the program will region and the situation. Kircbhoefer and Political Science Professor Joyce Mushaben presented a diverse range of views on the conflict continue,," Durham said. spoke of meeting the Iraqi people see f RAQ SPEAKERS, page 3 in Iraq, during the forum "Perspectives on the Iraqi Conflict" held Monday. The Colllege plans to open on July 1, 2001. . It is possible, given proper enrollment, that the new college Board of rove new ees fill de,relop a doctomI program to I complement the masters programs. Right. now, this academic program, which: consists of only a few ll1!lIldred students, is expected ; Studeats face higher fees next semester to. be. a stIanger basis fOJ[ futw:e grov;/t!h once the new college is B Y M ELISSA M C CRARY 'The activity and facility fees are recommended by the c.ampuses, either establlished. StajJWriter For more information OIl the by the full student body or the Student College: of Social Welfare and Government Association. The board Public Polie,y, contact Pierce. at At the January Board of Curators simply approves what is (314) 5.]&-638'4. meeting. student activity fees recommended by the campuses," increased, and there is a proposed idea Moore said. How ttluch will Y II pay? for enrollm nt fees [0 increase also. "Every program's income and Th.e General Officers and costs must be considered before PROPOSED NW % Administration are delaying their approved. The costs are all across the I DEX PRESENTLY INCREASE TOTAL INCREASE recommendations and final decisions board," said John Mathes, board of about the change of enrollment lees BuUetin Boalid 2 curators member. $196.15 $15.50 7.9 until the March meeting. The housing and health· fees are News 3 UMC Undergrad The University of Missouri System inflationary increases required to Board of Curators approved increases QEinions 4&5 maintain service to the students. These UMC Graduate 196.30 15.51 7.9 in student activity, facility and health changes take place annually. fare Thous..l'!t' 4 service fees as well as room and board Tuition costs will rise after the charges Jan. 24, in Columbia, said Joe $ciem::e,CotumO' 5 206.46 88.84 43.0 proposed percentage increase. The UMKC Moore, university manager of media University of Missouri-Columbia will fE?atures ____ 6ft' 7 relations. have an increase of 7.9 percent, the The fees that will be raised will ~olJ'ts 8&9 UMR Undergrad 250.49 116.36 46.45 University of Missouri-Kansas City affect all students enrolled at every . 43 percent, the University of Missouri Arts &. Emtertainrnent 1.0 &' 111 college in the University of Missouri 240.13 108,08 45.0 Rolla 46.45 percent and the University The Vmag~ I:diots. 1'2 UMR Graduate Sy tern. The increased fees will of Missouri-St. Louis 12 percent. concern student activities, facility and A ~.!rot Says, 12 UMSL 326.64 39.04 12.0 health service fees and room and ~ .I~Ii_litfieds 113 board charges. see FEE INCREASE, page 3 Page 2 71te Current Febmary 17, 2003
Stanford Griffith· Editor.in.Chiej Anne Bauet' • Managing Editor Dan'en Woods' Ad Director MAjnda~ • Business Mal1agel' damonls ,Judi LinvilJe • ramify Adviser New:; Editor} ,Jason Granger '. Procl. ASSOCIate Mike Sherwin' Pb% m,·w.:to!' Catherine ArEE'd' MarqUis-Homeyer' (r • 1101' Hank Bwns • Sports EdU01! Prod. AssoCiate February Mon 17 Wed 19 (cont.) Thur 20 (cont.) Sun 23 (cont.) Nic::hole LeClair' Features Editor Chemistry colloquia Student Life Center for Teaching Foreign Languages E1Ii1J1t Reed • CartOOllisl Thru March 3 "Computer Use and Chemistry Student The Hump Day Hoopla will be every and Learning and Literatures Sara Porter' Features .~oClale Learning" is the title of this week's Wednesday during lunch hour. It is a "PBS Videoconference: COPY11ght Adam Bodeudieck' Copy EdiI01' Gallery Visio A screening of "RivierE-~ Pourpres" chemistry colloquia The seminar will series of events which student organi Issues Online"' is from 1:20 p.m. to Jamie Kewy. Proojreada A Black Arts Expo (VISual Exhibits) (Crimson Rivers), a French thriller in take place at 4 pm. in room 451 of zations can sponsor. Organizations 3:30 p.m. in 117 Lucas Hali. will be held through March 3 in the American vein starring Jean ,James Lawy • Distrib. .lfall ager Benton Hall. For more information, must provide volunteers at the event Gallery VIsio on the 1st floor of the Reno and VIncent Cassel will take SharVlOI1 Hoppe • Prod Manager . ' contact Hal Harris at 516-5344. they sign up for. Organizatiorts can MSC. For more infOID13tiOn, contact place at 1 p.ITL in the Lucas Hall Rudy Scoggins. cartoonist sign up for an event free of charge at the Office of Student Life at 516- Auditorium room 200. The event is the Office of Student Life. Call 516- Sat 22 Amy Gonwa * .Husie en'lie 5291. free of charge and being sponsored 5291 for more information. Multicultural Relations/ Tues 18 Academic Affairs by the Department of Foreign Staff Writers. Language and Literature, as well as Phi Alpha Theta A Graduate School Information Charlie Bright, Thru Sat 22 the Cultural Services of the French Kate Drolet, Rob Huesgen, 19 Session: Master's Level Program is The Phi Alpha Theta History Embassy and the French Ministry of Micah Issitt, Melissa McCrary, Student Life Golden Key from 10 a.ill. to noon in the Student Society is hosting a book sale from Culture. Becky Rosner, Bridgette Moore, Ashley Homecoming: A Journey Through 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, The Golden Key International Honour Government Chambers on the 3rd Richmond, Sara Kniffen, Shante Davis. TIme will be Monday, Feb. 17 Wednesday, Feb. 19 and Thursday, Society's meeting is at 4 p.m. in the floor of the MSC. For mOre informa Michael Dumadag through Saturday, Feb. 22. Feb. 20 in Lucas Hall at the 3rd floor Golden Key cubicle on the 3rd floor of tion, call Linda Sharp at 516-6807. Staff Photographers Homecoming features a whole the MSC in the Student Organization entrance. Great books at cheap Mon24 Emily Fishman, Kevin Ottley, week of activities, · including office. prices - wide selection of subjects, Chemistry colloquia Sara Quiroz, Lishu Qu Banner Wars, Greeks vs. Romans both hardcovers and paperbacks. All Sun 23 "Chemistry and Photochemistry of Powder Puff Football, Big Man on proceeds donated to the Arthur 388 Millennium Student Center Student Life Iron Sulfur Tetrahedranes" is the title Campus, the Homecoming dance, Shaffer Scholarship Fund. Anyone Thur 20 8001 Natul'al Bridge Road TIckets are available for the perfor of this week's chemistry colloquia. St. Louis, Missouri 63121 and the Homecoming games 'is. with books to donate should email Gallery 210 mance of"Les Miserables" at 8 pm. The seminar will be at 4 p.m. in room SIU - Edwardsville. [email protected]. Newsroom • (3 14) 5} 6-5r~ A fiction reading by Phyllis Moore at the Fox Theatre. 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The Current, financed in part by sttKIent activities fEe, is not an official publi· article entitled ''lMSL athletics tailgat cation of UM-St. Louis. The LJrUvermy is not The foilmving crimes were reported to the reported that their University Meadows papers on the walls and a curtain was set on Feb. 13 ..Theft under $500 ing to draw ~iUpport for il'i teams" err0- resporlSlble for the content of The Current neously left out that the StudentAllmmi and/or ;!S policies. Comment>ry and columns University of Missouri - St. Lollis Police parking permit wa~ stolen. fire. A $tudent reported that his parking penni! reflect the opinion of the individual author. Association also sponsored the event u~ editorials of Department between Feb. 7 alui Feb. 13. was stolen while parked on Lot E. reflect the opinion the Two more tailgating event, will be held majority of the Editorial Board. The Currl!rlt Feb. 12 . 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St. Louis police While the arson is viewed as a serious spokesman, the case matter by the University, it is unlikec is under investiga ly that the person or persons respon sible for the arson will receive the tion as an arson. Representative Esther Haywod (left) currently serves on the Nomandy maximum penalties under Missouri School Board of Directors and has been recognized by UMSL for out Arson is a first law. standing community service. Her appearance was part of the degree felony in the According to Bob Samples, direc "Statehouse Sisters" event held Friday by the Sue Shear Institute for state of Missouri. tor of University Communications, Women in Public Life. Two senators and two representatives spoke on the case is being taken very seriously their experience in the House and Senate. by the University. "This is not taken lightly," Samples said. Samples also said the University intends to allow detectives --" as much time as needed to [md the culprit behind the fire. The fire alarm was particularly Around two in the morning, an unwelcome by the students as the unidentified student set fIre to some temperatures dipped below 25 papers and fliers in the residence hall, degrees Wednesday morning, with singeing the papers and spilling the wind chills falling below 15 degrees. students outdoors from their dorms .. According to Samples, the event According to Kimberly Allen. took place in short period of time. Director of residential life, there was "Around two in the morning, no "fIre" but there was enough done someone set fue to some promotion to set off the smoke alarms. al material in Legras Hall,"Samples Allen said that the incident, while said. "The fIre alarms went off and not major, is being taken very seri students were forced to evacuate the ously. hall." IRAQ SPEAKERS, from page 1 FEE INCREASE, from page 1 ..- ..__ ._ .. _-_._-----_._ .. _------.. _.. _... __.. _-- _._._------_._.. _-.------_.. ----_. __._- - --_ .. _- --_.. _... ----_._ ---- "There is a para1lel to Hitler's rise to like one." Furthermore, she pointed out At UM-St Louis, students currently Samples said. power. After the Gulf War, Saddam the nature of international stances on pay $27.22 per credit hour for student The rise in cost per semester is said agreed to disarm and a"oreed to no-fly the Iraqi issue. "Opposing us are facility. activity and health fees. With a to be partially due to the building of zones to prevent invasions of other Germany, France, Russia, Sweden, 12 percent increase, students can add an new centers and offices along with nations," he said. "There are north and Denmark, all the most populous and extra $3 .26 per credit hour. This is just expansions and repairs at all four col south no-fly zones, where U.S. and more powerful countries in Europe," one required tuition fee and does not leges. British planes fly and where Saddam Mushaben said. "SUPP011ing us are include the instructional computing fee,. "It is a sad situation when the state shoots at them." He continued, "He has Great Britain, which has always seen of Missouri nms low on tax dollars and not complied, has not destroyed itself a~ separate from Europe, New --"-- then forces the students to continue to weapons. The UN resolves but doesn't Zealand and Australia which are half a The enrollment fee pay more, but they still have enough to take action. Now Iraq had a final world away, and some I s populated tIy to build things like a new stadium. It opportunity to comply." Nolan and and les powerful smaller countri , increase ... is meant shows how much clout the students President Bush are in agreement on which we strong-armed into support to prevent the really have," said Paul Hibbard, inter this point - twelve years is enough ing us." In the question and answer University's budget national political science, junior. time_ "Yet some in the UN have asked period tbat followed the talks, one stu Currently, UM-Kansas City is in the for more time," Nolan concluded. dent asked how Mushaben knew coun from falling further in process of renovating their University Regarding the.arming of the region by tries had been stmng-arrned into sup- i debt. Center. UM-Rolla is planning to open a the US , Nolan conceded that this is true porting the US position. "I was in new facility called the Havener Center. but pointed out that European countries Europe. It was in all the papers; it was --" ----::. UM-Colurnbia will be fixing minor that now oppose the United States' common knowledge there." construction problems on campus. action against Iraq have also sold Iraq TIle issue of grmving religious fun educational fees, surcharges. parking UM-St. Louis is repairing garages, Lishu Qui The Current weapons. damentalism and ethnic nationalism fees and the $10 per semester for the shuttle services, sidewalks and exterior Chrissy Kirchhoefer, C ~& @!~ .1'1 "'Q ~ eO ..... AN ..... Got a 'ticket? INVITE YOU AND A GUEST TO A SPECIAL SCREEN ING! Stop by The Current offices at 388 Millennium Student Center to pick up a complimentary First Defense • screening pass for two to see o TRAFFIC LAW ~\ 314 849-ATTY • 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 2Q111 AMC Esquire 6706 Clayton Rd www.firstdefensetrafficlaw.com St. Louis, MO 63117 It> pIltIl!5& ~Ij. Wi1t1e $IIppI;e$ Ia.st. Passes m lla ble on • Mt-come, h -1eMd ba~$. P,JtidJ>atinI_ .... intIieibl .. bIId Rfor vI:JIoo" IlI\fUIfI .nlle comes out. STANFORD GRIFFITH That cannot be safe. ,Ij Why would they do this? are always in the market for a viable The time shift is a little - ----. - - - - ._ - And while this Wouldn't a gas stationlconvenience space to sleep, especially in !.he win difficult, so please bear Editor-in-Cbief University does store makc more money than a park ter months when delays are common thing. Instead, it is with me. spread salt out all over the place, that can in g lot? One would think so, but due to inclement weather. This would When the roads are as dangerous as only help so much. After the salt melts apparently the University was more be a legitin1ate money making option just sitting there they often are after a snowfall in St. the snow. and ice, the winter winds just interested in having worthless land for the University. Whether they run Louis, UM-St Louis administrators freeze it back into slippery ice. than accommodating the needs of its the hotels or simply rent the land out, (or whoever makes such decisions) students. the school could very easily begin to waiting to be have a chance to clearly demonstrate I pay for my classes and want t!Ie TI1is sort of neglect is shameful. supplement the budget difficulties their feelings and attitudes toward most out of them I can get It's not that I Studen t~ who live in the residence with the hotel idea. noticed and uti- human life. want a "snow day," so I can miss roy halls have no means to eat during the University officials also need to Having classes on days when dri British Literature exam. but certain mjt weekend, short of eating junk food look at whether or not that land in ving conditions are exponentially more ural conditions, however, preclude tMt. from fast food restaurants and vend front of the Performing Arts Center lized. dangerous than normal is not only What happened to what the Office of ing machines. Granted, whatever a and Mark Twain Recreation Center . unwise, but also fatal Thus, whoever Admissions told my parents about this convenience store sells is not going to could be put to better use. Perhaps a makes the decisions to hold classes or being a commuter campus and how be too much better; however, it could better walk-way system that is less not holds the lives of students, faculty, classes were called off to save lives? provide a nice break from the hum dangerous to students would be an staff and administrators who must make drum of Big-Macs and Whoppers. It option, or perhaps building to build the . treacherous journey to campus. If . If we do have classes, I hope the pro doesn't take much to get tired of ings for the art students would work someone dies on the way to campus, the fessors will be understanding of the stu greasy burgers and bean burritos. as well. administrator who made the final deci dents who did not come to class for fear There is another issue involved in In the end, the University has been could build a sion to hold classes certainly shares a of dying on the way. this as well. Not only are students nor neg]jgent with that land. By ignoring able to use such a fa cility, the the needs of its students and wasting University is squanclering good land perspective funds, they are fairly well restaurant on the by letting it just sit there unused. The announcing to the public that they Is a new mascot land, which rests on South Campus, really don't care one way or !.he other. land since there is is not being used for any purpose. If tudents make their voice's heard.. Plans for hotels to be constructed on if they fl ood the offices of upper-ech the land have not turned into action. elon administration officials, then almost nothing near really needed? " In the midst of a massive financial perbaps they point 'J.. ill gd across that The power has now been turned probably not aware that UM-St. Louis' crisis, the University should bc doing !.hey are tired of not receiving the ser over partially to the students. No. Not mascot wa~ the Riverman, or that there everything it can to raise some vices they pay for. campus to eat the power of changing academic fees or was a University' mascot at all. TIlls building more parking, but to decide may seem sad, but I. would guess that wb~t the Universities image is going to . 50 pen:ent of ~ ~~ a1 ~-Sl I something non-fast be. TIle administration is going to let Louis did not know the Riverman was I the University community decide the University's mascot. EDITORIAL Can rOIA Cj~t food . Anot her good whether or not the Riverman mascot A committee is in the works con- ~ fits the bill at UM-St. Louis. ceming the UM-St Louis mascot. The BOARD TO the According to Athletics Director Pat objective of this committee is to evalu option is to build Dolan, last spring Chancellor Emeritus ate the UM-St Louis community to see ·? Blanche M. Touhill received a few if it is content with its current image as STANFORD GRIFFITH P. A hotels on the land, "inquiries" about changing the mascot. the Rivennen. The committee plans to .c.. Dolan stressed that these inquiries were do this by discussing the Riverman ANNE B AUER not complaints, but mere inquiries. This mascot with different campus groups may be true, but are committees often and organizations including faculty and ,JASON GRANGE R which would make formed over inquiries? But I would staff, athletic teams, those in the CATHERINE think that most often it Student Government MARQUiS-HOMEYER money for the is hard to get a group, Association, residence much less an entire uni- hall students and more. University. versity, to look into From this evaluation "Our Opinion" reflects changing their image the committee plans to over only a f~w decide whether the cur- the majority opinion inquiries. So, what is rent Riverman mascot of the Editorial Board. .- ", 4' ," w..... wrong with the should remain as is, Tell us what you think! Drop US Riverroan mascot? should remain a a. tine at the- office, 38& MSt., Nothing. Riverroan with an LETTERS The only concern "upgrade" or should be or onlin~ at our Web ·site about the Riverroan nixed and another mas- .WWW.thecurrentonline.cOllL MAIL that I have heard is that ANNE BAUER cot should be sought. it is not inclusive for. ··-·-··-·--·· ---·-·-----··-·---·--··· Once the evaluation The Current Managing Editor 388 Millerlruum Student Center female sports. Lets take process is completed, 8001 Natural Bridge Road a look, using the plural form of the the committee will compile a report and St. Louis, MO 63121 name. In relation to a sports team or a present it to the Chanc~llor's Cabinel group of people, when a person takes At the moment, Dolan has asked some FAX away the men part in Rivermen it can key members of the UM-St.Louis (314) 516-6811 easily be replaced with the word community to help her find faculty, stu women as in the term Riverwomen. dents and alumni to be on the commit E-MAIL Female sports teams at UM-St. Louis tee though at the moment no one is for [email protected] • Perfonning Arts· Center are referred to in this way. See, that mally a member. How do you feel about the wasn~ so hard. Sounds good to me. In The question must now be asked, is • Snow days fact, I think that it fits perfectly. it really worth all this troubly? If the Letters to the editor should be So, inquiries into changing the sports teams are content., if the students brief, and those not exceeding topics we've written about? , • The UM-St. Louis mascot Riverrnan mascot have been made and are happy (if not happily ob4vious), 200 words will be given prefer a committee is being formed. Plus, then what's the problem? It's notexact ence. We edit letters for clarity UM-St. Louis students and faculty are ly like RivennenlRiverwomen is politi- and length, not for dialect, cor- • Submit a Letter to the Editor at the edge of their seats awaitir)g a ver- cally incorrect We aren't called the rectness or intent. All letters You can make your voice • Write a Guest Commentary dict, right? Wrong. Reading this far into Indians or the Blackhawks or the Nazis. must be signed and must this article, more than likely there are Nope, we are the River. .. people. And include a daytime phone num heard in a variety of ways! • Visit the Online Forums at. several readers feeling a little confused. while we may not wear our mascot ber. Students must include their They are probably confused because with pride, sometimes change is a bad ~ studentlD numbers. TheCurrentOnline.com many students at UM-St. Louis were thing. Faculty and staff must include their title(s) and department(s). -n ottleY by J(.eVI her staff photograp Thorlan Buchanan Brittany Johnson Senior Senior Fres,hman Communication MISIAccounting Elementary Education ----,,------,,------,,--- I won't be attending any events I'm not rnto the Homecoming I'm going to the dance, I'm because I don't find the parties thing because we don't have going the basketball game and very exciting. They're redun . enough school spirit. I'm playing Powderpuff footballl dant. ----,,------,,--- . -~-- " ----,- --:-"-- " --- . February 17, 200 11£e Current Page 5 Aging galaxies NASA relcr'sed on Feb. 11 the amount of dark energy in the uni could provide the answer to some of most detailed!t1icture, ever taken of verse indicates ·that our universe will the oldest problems in theoretical ' our "baby wiverse." These new continue to expand ipdefinitely and physics. BY S TANFORD A. GRIFFITH Sift the cornstarch and confectioners sugar into a bowl. images, takm by the Wilkinson will never, as some scientists have Magueijo claims that light trav -- - - - _ .,- .... Microwave Anisotropy Probe long believed, begin to shrink again eled faster when the universe was Editor-itt-Cbief Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan, and sprinkle 1 TBSP (WMAP), asatellite currently surf into what ha~ been caned the "big born and that the speed of light is of the comstarch-and-sugar mixture into it. Tilt the pan to ing the cosnos about a million miles crunch." actually still slowing· down. In his Marshmallow~; float in oUl' hOI chocolate, melt for our coat the sides and the bottom. Leave any excess in the pan. Sprinkle the gelalin into the water in a small saucepan and from earth, ~veal a detailed image of WMAP functions by measuring book Magueijo shows how a variable s'moresand coat our lice crispy treats. the cosmic'microwave background, minute temperature differences in the speed of light could have important But, what are marslunallows? let it bloom (soak) for fIve minutes. Add the granulated sugar which is .b.sically the afterglow of microwave radiation that was laid implications for the possibilities of We pronounce them differently than they ar-e spelled. and stir over low hcat until the gelatin and sugar dissolve. In the large bowl, combine the gelatin mixture, com the big b~. down shortly after the big bang. space travel and for our ideas about They just seem to melt when touched to anything wet. Theories about the evolution of the black holes and the popular string Although sweet, the pale pil10ws have no distinct flavor. symp, salt and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer for 15 universe make specific predictions theory. The white puffs collapse under the slightest bit of pres- minutes on high speed, until peaks form. about the extent of these temperature Although . many cosmologists sure. Spread the fluffy mixture in the prepared pan and smooth variations; Data from WMAP has agree that a variable speed of light With a little heat from the microwave, they swell and the top. Leave for two hoUl's or until set. Do not.refugerate or resolved debate about variation and would provide the aaswer for some look ready to explode. the gelatin will form tough, fibrous ribbons. has matched patterns of temperature problems, it also creates problems The sponges brown and caramelize nicely over a camp With a wet knife, cut the marshmallow mixture into quar with a model that allows precise pre because many of the oldest theories fire, if they don't catch fire first. tefS and loosen around the edges. Sprinkle the remaining diction about the evolution of our in astrophysics are based on the idea Unlike most food products, marshmallows' ingredients cornstarch-and-sugar mixture on a baking sheet and invert universe. that the speed of light is always con seem elusive: the marshmallow blocks onto it. Cut each quarter into nine In addition to temperature varia stant. Magueijo admits that a great pieces and roll each one in the starch and sugar. tions, WMAP measures the amounts deal of experimental evidence is Originally, the Egyptians made this confection from the Place the marshmallows on a cake rack covered with of polarization in the universe, which needed to give his ideas credence, sap of the mar'sh mallow plant (ailhea officinalis). It has a paper towels and let them stand over night to dry the surface gives insight into such things as the but he is enthusiastic about the possi jelly-like consistency and was used to stabilize the candy. slightly. Store ailtight; the marshmallows will keep for a month. birth of stars and the types of matter ble future of his theory. In the mid-1800s, marshmallows, however, were not , IY MICAH L. ISSITT made by candy makers. Instead, doctors gave them to sick Food coloring and other flavors can be added when mix •• • ••••••••••••••••• 4 •••• ••••• • • • • ••• • •••••••••••••• •• _ •••••••• •• present in the universe. Ironically, Magueijo'sown style ing if desited. Science Columnist Scientists are very excited about of explication may be one of the children as medicine. The flowering marsh mallow, wruch grows about feet in mar'shes and bogs, is known for its Yields 36 marshmallows. { this new data and many feel this new greatest impedinlents to the accep 5 FornI this data, says Charles L. data is the most important discovery tance of his ideas. Magueijo pulls no healing properties, induding healing wounds, increasing And what is betler than homemade marshmallows? ~emett of the Goddard Space Flight in cosmology for the last hundred punches in his harsh criticisms of sci in1munity, calming coughs arld quieting irritable bowl syn Gener, ''We are now able to describe years. "This is a true turning'point for ence in generaJ. and specifically of drome. Homemade marshmallows with homemade chocolate fon due, of comse. t~e universe with unprecedented cosmology," said Anne Kinney, · theoretical physics. In his book, he Today, unflavored gelatin has replaced the marsh mal " Data from WMAP has director of physics and astronomy for scat,hingl y criticizes the string theo low sap in the confectionaries. The sugary puffs have lost rists, referring to their "strings" as their medicinal values, but the name and spelling of the CHOCOLAfE SWIRL FONDUE "cosmic pubes," and suggesting that plant have been retained. the "M" value built into string theory The cylindrical puffs we are used to date back to 1949 16 oz. chocolate morsels (milk or dark) equations stands for "masturbation." when Alex DOunlak, a marshmallow makel~ began making 1/2 pt. wrupping cream Magueijo also sharply criticizes the candy by extrusion. Thus, more candies could be made 112 c. ice cream topping (such as caramel, butterscotch, or science as a whole for its reliance on in less time. dulce de leche) peer-reviewed journal publications. Making your own marslunallows requires very little 3 TBSP hazelnut or almond syrup for milk chocolate or 4 He feels that peer-review has no cooking time, some waiting time and a minimal amount of TBSP for dark meaning and that the system has COmInon ingredients: 4 oz. wrute vanilla morsels, melted been degrading for years. In Mix first four ingredients in a fondue pot or a heavy Magueijo's opinion the future of sci MARSHMALLOWS ence lies in publishing ideas thrQugh saucepan. Melt over low heat until smooth, stirring constant- web-based archives. Magueijo 1/4 c. cornstarch 1y. Do not allow the mixture to bubble or it will scorch. believes that eliminating the 'peer 113 c. powdered sugar Lightly switl in the melted wlUte vanilla. review system will not affect our · I envelope unt1avored gelatin Arrange your marshmallows ar'ound the pot along with ability to judge what is "good sci 1/3 c. water other dipping foods such as apple slices, pineapple chunks, ence." In his own words: "You read 213 c. granulated sugar whole cherries and cake cubes. Spear several pieces with the abstract and you know immedi 1/2 c. light com syrup wooden skewers for ea~y dipping. ately .. . whether its worth reading or Pinch of salt Serves 5 to 7. Do not double. If more is needed, make several pots of different lypes. allowed scientists to describe the numbers represent a not. You don't need a referee to tell 1 t~p. pUre vanilla extract composition and history of our uni milestone in how we view our uni you. In most cases you just get some verse in great detail. verse." really conservative person who elim Prior to receiving new data from The last few years have indeed inates everything." WMAP, scientists believed that our seen IT,any unique breakthroughs in As our ideas about the universe universe was somewhere between 'cosmology and astrophysics. In change, we are enticed to enter into 11-20 billion years old. This new 2002. British physicist Joao new avenues of experimentation, data precisely targets the age of the MagJeijo published a book entitled which then lead to further changes in universe at 13.7 billion years old, ''Faiter Than the Speed of Light: the our ideas. Ultimately the process is with an amazing 1% margin of error. stG:y of a scientific speculation," in not so much a straight line to some .!<. hi addition, new data reveals that w.lich Jvla."tTUeijo claims that one of sort of ultimate understanding but otdinary matter (atoms. electrons, (be oentral tenets of Einstein's theory more like a danc.e where we move quarks, etc.) makes up only 4% of [)f relativity is wrong. forward, led by new ground-breaking the universe. The rest of the universe ~ Einstein's theory of relativity experiments, and then we take a step is filled by so called "dark matter" holds that the speed of light, in the back, urged to rethink some of our , (23 percent) and "dark energy" (73 vacuum of space, has remained con most ba~ic ideas in the light of what percent). The nature of dark matter stant throughout time. Magueijo, we now know. It may be comforting and energy are still poorly under while sWl a student, began to ask the to some to 'recognize that no matter stood. but this new research indica~s question, "Why should we believe what the current state of politics, that dark energy may function as a that the speed of light has always fmance and international affairs may sort of anti-gravity counteracting the been constant?" His professors be, the dance of understanding con gravitational effects of matter ir our thought he was simply being argu tinues, interested only in understand universe. Dark energy is the sub mentative and just plain stupid, but ing the world and universe that stance responsible for the continuous as Magueijo developed his argu encompasses us all and in stimulat expansion of the universe. ments it became clear to many cos ing· the imagination of anyone who Perhaps most surprisingly, the mologists that a variable light speed wants to listen. Point I Counterpoint Having paid lose attention to the his war. Not soul is refuting that voices against '. ar, rd like to provide hUmans ARE !x!ing killed by Saddam, iFrom the right answers to a nlffilber of questions and that he HAS committed genocide in the . By The College Republicans charges that haVe come up. past and that he continues to rule Iraq To start, tl:ris is not a war for oil. It with the fear of death as his main moti In 1996, the Personal keep them above the poverty line. If I spent the majority of last year number of people cn welfare assis sounds pla\L®le enough, but had this vator. Just because you don't trust the Responsibility and Work Opportunity welfare is supposed to be a "boost to employed by the department of tance, but rather should be the num ever been a goal, Bush Sr. would have President'~ intentions does not mean Reconciliation Act was dubbed the lift yourself ou[ of a bad situation," social services. I was an assistant for ber of people who no longer need tlle marched in (juring the first conflict and that hum;:ns are not suffering and are '"end of welfare a~ we know it." It was then what happens to those people a visually impaired man whom we assistance. True compassion is taken the oil fields at that time. It will be not in need of help. designed to put an end to those who who at-e still working but need the will call Kevin. He received welfare enabling a person to ("cape the a spoil of war, but not for the US and its It's C1SY to simplify the events to a were making a living while collecting assistance of welfare to afford life' s benefits. Those benefits paid my clutches of povelty while becoming Allies. It will provide great wealth to logicali conclusion. Saddam invaded welfare and to offer a "second basic necessities like food and shelte(J salary. H.e was a graduate student financially independent. the citizens of Iraq as they set Up a new Kuwai. The U.N. went in and defeated chance" to people who get hit with When the fi ve years are up. is that it') working on a M.A. in counseling. I By assisting Kevin to earn his democ.fatic form of government. lri:r:n iJ a military campaign. As a result hard times. The bill outlines three Under Welfare Reform it is. Five read texts to him, wrote down what Masters degree he will be able to Anpilier question is why don't the he Wl S subject to regulations and sanc major points: work requirements, years are all they wrote. he told me and typed ru s papers. It obtain a good job while enjoying the French support the U.S. position as tiorp including disarmament and the block grants to states and a lifetime The welfare system is in darlger of wasn't a lot of money either. I ~amed pride of being self-sufficient. He is many other European nations do. cJis;ontinuation of human rights viola limit of five years diat a family can being tweaked again. I understand the close to three dlOUSatld doll,;r< for 8 also able to give back to other people Simple- they have economic interests ti(11S. He proceeds to ignore these rule.s, spend on welfare. thought process that led to the five months of work. But I like l\, help and help them achieve the same inde in Iraq, namely lucrative oil deats. If a. does the UN., effectively letting a On paper, the bill may look like the year limit., but when applied to real people, especially those who help pendence. Meanwhile the govern any country is being blinded by oil it is ,unished child disregard his punish wonderful solution to the welfare people, it onl creates more problems. themselves. ment played a very smal1 roie in the France. ment The U.S. is attacked by terrorists, woes of the 80s and 90s that it~ cre Perhaps a system with me compas Kevin always impressed me. He process. They agreed to pay someone A few have said that a majority of proving that even life inside the US is ators intended, but when it is applied sion would fart! a little berteL Rather has been without eyesight since he on his behalf to heJp him overcome Americans are against this war. The last not safe from worldly danger. A new to actual people actually trying to sur than trealing everyone like they're was a young child. It never stopped an obstacle that made studying in a few nationwide polls since the State of mindset evolves in the leadership and in vive within this system, it barely worthless, like they're a number in a him. He went to a special school for normal academic environment diffi the Union address and Powell's U.N most of the citizens that threats in the makes an improvement. The wonder line, we could try treating them with people with disabilities and then cult. That's it. The rest is all about speech show that an astounding 70% rl civilized world can no longer be ful white men in Washington are so respect, actually trying to help them attended a local university. He was people helping people. U.S. cit:izebs are on board with. ue ignored and left unchecked. The War far removed from the poverty line that succeed at findin <> a permanent paying even on the wrestling team during his That is exactly what we are say President That seems to mean iliaIJihe on Terror begins, but not just focused they can't see how detrimental all the job. The work requirements are little undergraduate years. He is married ing. Not all welfare is bad. There are overwhelming majority is pro w~ on rogue cells around the world bureaucratic red tape is to those who more than a joke. People do not gain and supports himself by working some people who no matter how Some voices have said that lUSh's Focus is also on dictatorial and desperately need government assis personal employment, but ralher jobs with people who have disabilities. hard they try or because of limited reason for war is to hide a failinfecon imperialistic countries that threaten tance, those who they say they are set up to keep people busy while they He's giving back to the community. abilities simply cannot completely amy. Bush bas given Congress'a bud their regions. With that focus Amelica offering a "second chance." are on welfare, and all that does is per The only help he receives is a check support themselves. Then it is our get to stimulate the economy a;d given ' asks the U.N. to begin enforcement of It is rather easy to look at a prob petuate the problem. The typical to pay someone like me who gives responsibility to assist those people a small pericx:! of time should Ie able to the regulations it had been ignoring. lem like, welfare mothers and decide workfare positions ( treet cleaning or him the little boost he needs. This in need who cannot truly help them repair that daIDao"C. Bush . dealing The UN. agrees, citing serious reper that the remedy is simply to place time sanitation work) are only there for man had the best sense of humor I'd selves. No matter how hard Kevin with the economy, not ignor:tg it cussions should Iraq attempt noncom limits on welfare use. That approach those on welfare. They do not gener ever heard and taught me a lot about tried, he wouldn't be able to read It bas been asked why ~ focus has pliance, thus resting the fate of him and forgets how difficult it is to succeed in ate enough income to get people off life. textbooks that weren't available in not changed to North Kota The rea his nation solely on Saddam's shoul fInding a job that puts you above the welfare and they leave NO time to r was amazed at how much he did brail. However, people that are able son is that we know NortT Korea has a ders. All he has to do in good faith is poverty line, especially without for look for a peml.anent job. How does and accomplished. I didn't even to work for a paycheck but continue few weapons, they are ]i)t biding the come forward and reveal e~g mal education. It also forgets about that help anyone? It is simply a red wrestle in college because I didn't to live off of our tax. dollars should fact, which means they,llay be able to about his arsenal and d.isimn~ thereby the increasing number of employed herring set up to make the average Joe want to do the physical training. He not be doing so. It is wrong - they be reasoned with.. Iraq[.s. hiding dleirs avoiding war easily. He chooses not to people who still qualify for welfare. In think dlat something is finally being taught me that you could accomplish know it is wrong and they still do not against regulations. Th only excuse to comply. Now, the U.N. should and the New York City, the number rose from done to make those "lazy welfare anything lvith hard-work, desite and care. hide something js to k;ep it for eventu U.S. will enforce the rules. It's that sim 2% Lo 14% in 2001. These people are recipients" actually earn your tax dol a little help. That's the key to this That is why we must reexamine al use in one form olimothe.. ple. under the same five year lifetime limit lars. It is also there to trap tllOse peo welfare thing -a little help. the current welfare structure and The final coneeil! I have is that as the supposed "welfare moms," yet ple who are at rock bottom into sign Compassion is a part of the welfare make sure that only those people some say that Bus' is Just using the Ryan C. Johnston, they continue to work, never stopping, ing on to a fivc year program that will system. However, the measurement who are truly in need are receiving name of human rig:ts violatiol'lS to sell English major with jobs that fail to pay enough to only have them chasing theit tails. of compassion should not be the tax. funded assistance. 6 ~he Current Schwadron for preside BY KATE D R OLET was extremely humble with the title he held. [Washington] guided our StaffWritel' nation from its birth." Most of Schwadron's spare time is MellY kids dream of being presi spent researching issues for his lobby dent when they grow up. For senior ist position and "catching up on all of Adam Schwadron, a political science the classics" in literature. He also major. this dream is more than a child enjoys reading biographies on past hood fantasy. presidents. "I want to understand them "My most realistic shot is as a con and their presidencies and what they gressman or senator," said thought and did during their terms," Schwadron, who is currently serving he said. as a legislative assistant for the Besides politics and studies, Associated Students of the University Schwadron is a football, baseball and of Missouri. Along with UM-St. hockey enthusiast. Louis' other intern lobbyist. Nick "1 actually lost my job at the Creve Bowman, he works in Jefferson City. Coeur Theater because I went to the Monday through Friday they lobby Cardinal's playoff game instead of for student issues work," he saieL laughing. Legislators are now concerned Schwadron's next political venture with Missouri's $1 billion deficit. Two involves the 2ClO.:1- congressional elec options have been proposed in tion. He \vill serve as campaign man response: increasing state ta:xes and ager for a friend who is rmming for cutting the state budget. ML<;souri State Representative. "We've really got the bullseye on Participating in congressional elec our back right now. [If the budget is tions is not new to Schwadron. His cut] education is the prin1e target," father ran for congress in the 2002 Schwadron said. election against William Lacy Oay. "I Schwadron is a former president of still have the bmnper sticker on my the College Republicans. He chose to car," he said. resign the position when he was After the 2004 election, selected as a student lobbyist. Schwadroll plans to "play it by ear" One of Schwadron 's greate,~t influ because of the incolThistent nature of ences was his tenth gr"de social stud politics. 'Tm also considering teach ies teacher, David Matter. ing American history or political sci "We had many discussions on pol ence at the high school level. 1'd like itics that reaffinned my conservative to educate kids right at the beginning beliefs and made me more politically of the time that they decide what they active," said Schwadron. "Our class want to do, just like David Matter did also went on a field trip to Washington for me," he said. D.C. for the re-inauguration of Schwadron encourages people to Clinton." a~k him questions regarding politics Schwadron believes that George and otherwise. '''There's this stigma Washington was the best president to that all Republicans are evil crea serve our cmmtIY. tures," he said. "However, we can "He was burdened with being the relate on a non-political level. Political Science major Adam Schwadron, currently legislative assistant for ASUM, the Ass04clate!;t flrst leader and he had to set the exam Besides, when it comc-s down to it, Students of the University of Missouri has am"i+ift •• ~ ll~ f' running for a national office. Schwadron ple. He didn't seek a third term and he I'm still a person, not a party." a former president of the College Republicans. to become a student lobbyist. Focus on diversity i Taskforce 'examines race rela- II· BY SARA ,PORTER - .-. ---- -~ . Features Associate development in the music industry. "I also interned at 95.5, a rap station. It "What's your major'!' is orolOat)LVI was hard, but I liked working with the the most commonly asked people.l want to be the person to decide among college students. each artist is portrayed, which Sometimes we are given the shOlt goes on the CDs, which songs to answer, such as "chemistry," "commu as singles and \ovhich posters to nications," "biology" or "English." Still "".--,,-... ~ to radio stations," Thacker we wonder, why did they choose that EDITOR major? What are the prospects after recent years, certain majors have graduation? high demand. According to the N ICHOLE LECLAIR Some people choose a major to Resurgence in Career make a rnatk on society. Trends in 2002-2003, the Features Editor "I have always been interested in the m~iC\,,;lf()r which demand has increased government and politics," said Annette include: transportation (except Trotter, senior major. "I n,,.l.;~n.-.\\ with a 53 percent increase; phone: 516-4886 fax: 516-6811 Deborah Burris, director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, led a meeting Friday afternoon for the campus diversity task force. Faculty, staff and students were wel 'Students comed to discuss the state of cam pus diversity, race relations, and strategies for improvement. Some uninsured topics discussed included student involvement in campus events and BY SARA KNIFFEN activity groups, perceived racial dis Staff Writer crimination by campus staff, and the inclusion of minority issues in class Roughly 30 percent of college rooms. students do not have health insur One attendee, Roche"e DeClue ance, according to the Chickering Walker, assistant director of Group (an insurance provider) and Multicultural Relations, saw much Heinz Family Philanthropies. In room for improvement. Walker relat 2002, there were approximately ed, "I was [a student] here in 1975 . 14.5 million college students in the and what is disturbing to me is that I Mike Sherwin! Tbe Cun-enl United States. see the same kind of segregation I Mike Sherwinl The CU!7ent Lorraine Simeone, senior advisor counsels a student Some students lose coverage Stanford Griffith, senior, English, and editor-in-chief of The saw back then." at~ldf'!miic through their parents after a certain Current newspaper, spoke at the meeting for the diversity Norman Seay, coordinator in human in the University Advising earlier this month. Simeone age; others are not able to fmd task force Friday. Griffith suggested that a "Cultural Day" resources, was more optimistic, say says students should see th advisors as a referral service that employment offering both the cov celebration be held, with various student groups preparing ing, "I've been in the field for a long . can help steer students courses that might help them choose their major. erage and the flexibility needed to posters about a variety of culture, as a way to spark cultural time, and we have made progress. attend classes. Still others carmot understanding on campus. He also fielded concerns about We used to be at extreme poles. I want to go into intelligence in the construction, with 42 percent; food and afford insurance in addition to edu the lack of many African-American students on the Current think one of the keys is to pull Force, then train in the FBi There is lodging, with 22 percent; retail, with 8 cational expenses. staff. He noted that only very seldom does the Current together people bas.ed on their feeling that a lot of govemment agen percent; business, with 6 percent and Luckily, students often have receive interest from African-American students about staff interests, and then we can begin to cies are COlrupt; some of them are. I \COlmpllter science, with 5 percent. access to campus health services, positions. make inroads.". . want to make my opinions heard. I The majors that students are pursu where tn:!atment is free or low want to be the type of person who tends . reflect this trend. According to cost. to the needs for the average person, not Balasteari, provisional director Students attending the UM - St. just the wealthy. Every voice should be ()t'l"~ro.'r Services, 'The majors that are Louis are offered basic health care. Graduation blues strike again? heard and every class should be repre requested are often account sented." University Health Services, an start looking [for a job] a few months Even as a graduate, it is not too late and secondary education in BY SHANTE DAVIS Some people choose their major and math." ambulatory care clinic, is located after graduation, just to take a little for students to get experience in their StajJWriter because it presents a challenge. in room 131 of the Millennium break," said Kara Jordan, a senior field. They can still make themselves Advisor Lora Simeone also One such student is Andrew Student Center. Care is provided business administration and marketing more marketable. Some options sees upsurge of interest in these Stephan, who is working on his masters majors. the top of my head, I see a under the direction of a nurse prac Graduation is supposed to be an major. include post graduate internships, in Mathematics. "I chose mathematics lot of for computer science, titioner, who holds a doctoral exciting time for students, faculty, Wbat to do after graduation is on part-time and volunteer positions in because it seemed like the hardest degree. the minds of most seniors. Some say their field and temporary positions. All \dnliniStr.:lti·On, criminology family and friends. Yet, many seniors major and it seemed a greater chal Services offered at University panic once they realize what awaits there are only two options available: of these might be easier to get into she said. She lenge," said Stephan. He is planning on \h>r'o~'"~ decisions are not Health include treatment of minor them. start your career or continue your edu than a full time position. They also let earning a doctorate so that he can teach the market but are also injury and illness, screening Seruors tend to feel a bit shaken cation. Yet there are still even more students shop around without losing colle~ rnaihematics. taken, Uue interest exams, immunizations, strep throat about graduating because, for one, options within these two choices. credibility or making a poor impres a Some people choose a major that in their --..·-- .• and speaking with testing, pregnancy testing, Ulinaly they believe that their experience is Some students have signed up with sion on employers. ~~.'u reflects the fields they grew up arOlmd. faculty. sis and allergy injections. There is insufficient. In other cases, students Career Services to gain work experi "Graduation is a beautiful thing It seems only natural that they study it Trotter, also a limited supply of prescrip might be more interested in some time ence. According to a Career Services and it is up to us to define our own Hardin and as well. Thacker agree tion drugs available and offered at off rather than facing corporate advisor, 80 percent of students realities and not run away from the ''My father was a deejay and my ment and a discolmted rate. Prescriptions do America head-on. enrolled with Career Services find full challenges of the real worleL" said brother is · a deejay," said Kenyatta They also feel require an exam. "I don't have a job lined up. I'm time employment within a year of Charles Robinson, a senior mass com Thacker, sophomore and communica taken are very waitressing right now, and I think I'll graduation. munication major. see UNINSURED, page 7 tions major, who hopes to become a careers. February 17, 2003 1~ Curren t Page 7 From Mali to Missouri: Habib Koite Make ver Malian Musician Habib Koite and his band Madness Bamada per formed an inspired set to a diverse audience Thursday evening at the J.e. Penney auditorium. Performing on guitar, vocals, Photos and a variety of percussive and woodwind by instruments, Koite roused · Sara the crowd with his inti mate and soulful tunes. Koite and Bamada are on tour to support his latest album Baro, which feature Keh!tigui ShaylaTurner, freshman, political scie.nce, receives a wash and cut Valentine's Day at Regis Diabate, a vir Salon in the Galleria. Turner says "I signed up as a joke. I didn't think that they would actual tuoso of the ly pick me." To celebrate Valentine's Day, the office of Student Life held. a makeover contest. balafon, a Winners were treated to a full makeover at the Galleria. Winners included Shayla Turner, West African Lauren Re and Melissa Stack. wooden-keyed Xylophone. UNINSURED, from page 1 Most services are offered at no charge. However, selected screenings, tests and services may be offered on a fee-for-service basis. Another option for students is the Student Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan. lbis is a major med ical policy that offers coverage for specific inpatient and outpatient pro cedures. It does not cover dental. Coverage can be purchased each semester or on an annual basis. To qualify for this plan, you must be a student taking courses for credit and on campus. This plan is especially helpful for intcmational students who are required to have health insurance. Students without health insurance are less likely to finish their studies, Sara Quiroz! The Currenr ?ccording to the Heinz Family Health Educator Kathy Castulik Philanthropies. By utilizing these recommends to every student low-co t, on-campus options, Ulany to budget for health insurance students can avoid this pitfall. while in college. Staff Associa tion Trivia Night saturday, march 15th play begin at 7:00pm I at st. ann's parish t register by friday, march 7, 2003 in ree sports office (203 mark twain 516-5326), accounting services(204 woods 516-.5090), 'and student life(366 MSC 516-5291) . . \. Thank you to all those who participated in BATTLE OF THE SEXES Julie Clifford Emily Burger Kristen Adrian Taish Faulkner Nicole Kaiser Mataji Muhammad Shanna Stotler Brenda Ali Riannon Grimsbo T annia Jaco bs Ellen Schulte Sarah Beavette N icole U nger Amanda Cain Katie Dalton Ashley Teter Dony Ross Angie Relerford Katie Gierse Robert Clarke Ashley Chambers Brent Mathney I1Jl!btJnld'... of 10 qnestions each. Each TOlIDd ,;_::~c~epJt:y such a..~ History, Sports, Geography, Jon Rickey Brian Rails i! will.<6Dswer the questions within a given time and round. The iea:m with lIhe highest point Levi Locke Paul Owens eveAilliI!: wiinJirin the tourney. Teams con§ist of eight (8) 01: COJllJllUn1ty members). This event is co Carlos Madrid Dan Walsh Staff Association and Ree Sports and Office of Mif6:,'l'itliilit.lheJ Perry Staff Assocllltion Scholarship Fund. Lauren Wiele _~,o_v,,y\1_ pe.l~te:aml ..(jn(lirlilW1W~).J\':e)cODlLe ... $1(1.00' madvance ~ $15.00 at the door) Brought to you by University Program Board I -+- ~It.e Current February 17,2003 R·men ready for playoffs' UJISL roller hockey squatt will skate for possible·championship bid won eight ganles, one tie. For anyone Missouri State is in fIfth place in the ing us, and that's not a good way to game, we had to make sure that he who thinks they can beat the league division, while St. Louis University play. We didn t really bring our best didn't score anymore. Fortunately fO.r and not have a coach, this shows that currently sits atop the D-II standings game against Central, but we ended us, he didn't." it definitely helps." at 16-2-0-0. up bringing out a win." In the game, John Girwdscored a The Rivermen will now look for UNI-St. Louis had ano.ther full Goalie Tommy Ames, who was late goal in the first half to tie the ward to the Great Plains Region play booking during their final weekend of sitting out the game, received a one game for the Rivermeo, at 3-3. BY tfANK BURNS offs, which are scheduled to begin play. The team faced Southeast game suspeosion for throwing a hel Lambert scored the game winner. ········· .. ··· · ··· · · · · ·sp;;n~ )jd;:io~··· ,. ····· this weekend. The team is slated to Missouri State [13-3-1-0] on Feb. 8 met at an opposipg player. AB a result, Kotek was held to one .goal in the With the fInal weekend of regular face Central Missomi State [8-8-0-1] and Central Missouri State and back-up goalie Tim Whitmyre will game. season play behind them, the UM-St. in the first round of the D-TI playoffs Western IllinoL~ University [15-3-0-0] strut for the Rivermen in his place in While Ames put on a nice showing Louis Roller Hockey team is standing at the All-American Sports Complex on Feb. 9. the first round of the regional play behind the net for the Rivermen, stop tall. The team has a 13-1-1 record, at 2:50 p.m. on Feb. 22. The squad fell behind early in their offs. ping 26 of 27 shots, UM-St. Louis along with two oveltime losses, and is "Depending on how good we do at game against Central Missouri State UM-St. Louis notched a 4-3 victo skated to a 1-1 tie agmnst Sout:heast in third place in Division II of the regionals, we may actually be able to and the game remained close ry over second-place Western Illinois. Missouri State. The Rivermen had Great Plains Region of the Collegiate go to nationals," Team President throughout. Ben Lambert and Will The Western Illinois squad is led, two power plays while Southeast Roller Hockey League. Kevin Wesner smd. "That's some Roestel each had two goals in the offensively, by Tom Kotek Kotek, Missouri State had five, including one According to Man Hirschfeld, the thing else to look forward to." game to bring the Rivermen a 7-6 who leads the league in scoring with in overtime. team's student representative, the The Rivennen will also be looking win. Roestel, who also notched an 71 points in 17 games, has 46 goals Hirschfeld stressed the importance Rivermen's current success is due, in forward to a full schedule on Feb. 22. assist, scored the game-winning goaL on the season. of the power play. part, to having a coach. Aside from the game against Central "r think our team plays down to "Western Illinois is considered to "We bad fom or five penalty kills "When this team started, after the Missouri State, the UM-St. Louis the other team's level," ,"Vesner said. be the best offensive team because we had to face in the whole ganle," first six games we were 3-3:' squad will face Southwest Missouri "We can go and beat a team like they've got the leading point and goal Hirschfeld said. "One of those came Hirschfeld smd. "Since we got our State at 6: 10 p.m. and St. Louis Western illinois and then . go play scorer in league," Hirschfeld said. in the overtime, so we had no chance coach, we've been on a tear. We've University at 8:40 p.m. Central Central and give them a shot at beat- "We knew that, in order to win the to finish off the game. ...... -...•.~ --..~ .. -...... ~ ~~- -_._---:------_. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS. •• Rivermen Coach Mark Bernsen, Assistant Coach Deryn Carter and Jared Pratt react to the tough game on Feb. 8 vs. Bellarmine. The Rivermen suf fered a 78-67 EDITOR HANK BURNS Sports Editor- r I phone: 516-5174 fax: 516-6811 COMING Up Basketball Feb. 20 • Women - 5:30 p.m. MSL drops fifteenth straight game vs. Lewis • Men - 7:45 p.m. points, at 43-31, ill the opening min vs. Lewis utes of the second half. The Rivermen then chipped away at the Puma lead, 22 knocking it down to just seven points ,at 54-47, with just under ten minutes • Women - 5:30 p.m. The UM-St. Louis men's basket remaining. UM-St. Louis then got six vs. SIU-Edwardsville ball team got off to a slow start at Saint straight points to cut the lead to just Joseph's and had to play from behind one point, at 54-53. • Men - 7:45 p.m. the rest of the game before eventually The Rivermen stayed close the vs. SIU-Edwardsville falling 87-78 to the Pumas. next couple of minutes, answering The Rivermen failed to get a field each St. Joseph's basket with one of 26 goal until the 15:50 mark as the Pumas their own. Ronnie Banks got a three • Women - 5:30 p.m. quickly jumped out to a 19-5 lead in point play to cut the lead back to one vs. Lincoln the fIrst tell minutes of the game. Saint point at 65-64. On the next possession, Joseph's would then lead by 15 points, Banks got two free throws to give • Men - 7:45 p.m. at 29-14, before UM-St. Louis would UM-St. Louis its first lead of the game vs. Lincoln start to chip away at that lead. The at 66-65, with seven minutes to play. Rivermen used a 9-2 run, including a The game would be tied at 68-68 three-point play from Sherome Cole, when Saint Joseph's would get control March 1 to cut the lead to eight points, at 29-2l. of the game with an 8-2 run to lead 76- • Women - 1 p.m. The Pumas would slowly get the 70 with with 3:38 left on the clock and vs. S.lndiana lead back to 12 points, at 35-23, before would go on from there to win the Ronnie Banks would connect on game 87-78. • Men - 3:15 p.m. back-to-back three-pointers in a 20- UM-St. Louis was led by Ronnie vs. S. Indiana second span and cut the lead in half at Banks, with a game-high 35 points on 35-29. Saint Joseph's then got a base the night, markillg a new career high line jumper from Hodges Smith to for him, and Sherome Cole added a GLVC tourney lead by eight points, 37-29, at half career high as well, with 14 points. • Women - March 4-8 time. Hodges Smith scored 19 points for in Evansville, Ind. The Pumas came out and scored Saint Joseph's in the Pumas' win. The the first two buckets of the second Rivermen are now 5-17 on the season • Men - March 5-8 half, pushing their lead out to 12 and 2-15 in the GLVC in Evansville, Ind. Tennis March 1 • Men - 4:30 p.m. vs. Truman State at Frontenac Rec Center 9 • Men - noon vs. Central College WEB Check out the R-men .and R-women sports at . Mike Sherwin! The Current www.umsl-sports.com. ABOVE: Riverman Ronnie Banks ABOVE: Rivermen center Jared Pratt leaps for a successful layup during play vs. Bellarmine. February 17, 2003 11t.e Current Page 9 Riverwomen forward Christy Lane scored 16 points during .R-women fall to St Joseph's play against Bellarmine Feb. Beat 8. Her point PUlI1as Rally to UNISI. in·OT total was sec g • •,1, Lpgls out to eight points, 38-30, before the three-point field goal from Ebonie ond only to Pumas came back and closed out the Halliburton. With UM-St. Louis up Ebonie IIiIIeMInen last three minutes of the half with by 14 points at 72-58, Saint Joseph's Hallibl,lrton. nine straight points to take a 39-38 then made a big run, going on a 14-4 Basketball advantage into halftime. run over the last five minutes of reg The Riverworben defense started ulation, hitting a couple of big three The UM-St. Louis women's bas the second half off strong, as well, pointers in the final minute of action. ketball team saw a late second-half holding Saint Joseph's to just one Ebonie Halliburton hit two clutch lead collapse as the Saint Joseph's free throw in the [lIst five minutes of free-throws with under one second to Pumas canle charging back from a the half and retaking the lead at 48- play, to tie it up at 76-76 and send the l4-point deficit to win 92-86 game into overtime. in overtime on Saturday after- In the overtime, Saint noon. Joseph's got on the board [lIst The first half was a back UM-St. Louis will with some free throws and got a and-forth battle of scoring big three-point play from runs. The Ri verwomen .started return home next Heather Allen to take control of off the game holding Saint the game and hold on for th Joseph's without a field until weekend when they 92-86 overtime victory. the l3:46 mark as the Pumas UM-St. Louis was led by could only manage some free host SIU- Ebonie Halliburton with a gam throws during that time. UM- high 27 points, and Sara " St. Louis used that slow start Hyslop and Christy Lane with by SJC to jtimp out to an early Edwardsville on 12 points each. Saint Joseph's seven-point lead, 12-5, in the had three players over 20 opening minutes of the garile. Saturday, Feb. 22 at points, led by Michelle Wegner With UM-St. Louis up 15-8, and Courtney Rosenbaum with the PUmas sprinted out with . 5:30 p.m. in the 22 points each. Both teams, an 11-0 run to take their [lIst were hitting the long ball, as.: lead of the game, at 19-15, annual Ho~coming UM-St. Louis hit 13 three with just over ten minutes left pointers as a team, and Saint in the half. Saint Joseph's Game. Joseph's hit 10 three-pointers in would push that lead out to as the game. many as seven points at 28-21 The Riverwomen are now 9- before the Rivelwomen came 13 on the season and 4-13 in the charging back. UM-St. Louis used a 40. Sarah Hyslop came off the bench GLVC. UM~St. Louis will return 14-0 run, including five points each to help spark the UM-St. Louis run home next weekend when they host from Ebonie Halliburton and Christy early in the half, scoring ten points Lewis University on Thursday, Lane, to tum that seven-point deficit during that stretch. The Riverwomen February 20, at 5:30 p.m. and SIU into a seven-point lead at 35-28. would then push that lead up to as Edwardsville on Saturday, February UM-St. Louis would extend that lead many as 15 points, at 69-54, after a 22, at 5:30 pm. TAILGATING • • EVENTS signed jersey you'll never ever wash: $1 SO john franco poster: $20 The University of Missouri-St. Louis has scheduled a number of activities and events for some of the 2003 game schedule: $0 upcoming men's and women's basket ball home games. Following is a subscription to "baseball america"; $62 schedule of those events: trophies: $0 TIIURSBAY, FEB. 20- vs. Lewis Women: 5:30 p.rn. Men: 7:45 p.m. Homecoming Court T"gh! t , •• Spirit Competition Night SATURDAY, FEB. 22 - vs. SIU-Edwardsville Women: 1:00 p.rn. Men: 3:15 p.rn. Homecoming Game Alumni Family Day ~. Got, a hot tip f or News or Sports? 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The on the modem music circuits. So far, four men are expressing their imagina they have proved to be making their tion with words that put real-life expe mark on the business. Rolling Stone riences into melody. Songs such as magazine has named The Kings of 'Molly's Chambers' taps into the male Leon one of the ten bands to watch in mindset on love and relationships with . 2003, a story about taking a chance on a dan By the looks of these guys you gerous yet captivating girl. The lyrics would not jump to the conclusion that filling the songs on their first album they are the new American Idols, and demonstrate the passions and emo that's exactly what they are going for. tions of real-life guys having typical These thrift-clothes laden lads have a experiericesin this world The album style that combines seventies grunge hits the stores on Feb. 18, so grab a with the laid back modern day retro copy and check out this thesis on clas wave. I gotta tell you, I dig their look, sic rock and roll assembled by people especially their 19P9, careless rock star just like you! ready hair. Th~ rebels of modem The CD reminds me of something ~ . CATHERINE rock are successfully battling the that the Violent Femmes would have ~QUIs-H OMEYER stereotypes that accompany their compiled during their rise to fame, background as the family of a United with catchy lyrics and hard rock "i= --A&EEditor Pentecostal pastor. undertones. The Kings of Leon set Yet, it is this background that has themselves apart from the other upris phone: 516-4886 given the quartet the musical inspira ing rock groups by wailing out some Kings of Leon are a young rock band from Tennessee and consist of three brothers and a cousin. fax: 516-6811 tion behind their tunes. Between their powerful vocal harmonies. These time spent in the church music scene voice-blending masterpieces are tumble into the new millennium. a mold They are a prime example of cover of "Rolling Stone," don't give and their upbringing in the musically something that are atypical to garage The Kings of Leon are an inspira- how a few teenagers with a dream and up and don't change a thing about your extravagant city of Memphis, the bands, and I feel this respect to har tion to all of those musicians that are sparkling talent can rise in an industry . image-be yourself in all of your Kings of Leon have salvaged a widely monic technicalities has been lost trying to make it in a world of music with a low survival rate. So, if you're a expression and dedication for music, A&E diverse history to build upon. Carrying throughout the years of rock and roll's that frequently forces artists to fit into musician who wants your face on the and you can also find fame! ' Movie s Surviving the twenties Starr is .orn BY MELISSA McCRARY major turnabout after it hit store ----;;--= ...... _. __..... ,,--- Developmental years in review StajJWriter shelves in 2002. She began to perform at larger BY SARA PORTER jects, perhaps all with the common visits her family's country to deal venues, not like the old coffee houses Features Associate theme of characters who wish their with her nagging parents, her homo Garrison Starr, a fresh new 27- . where she struggled to make a career. FE B. 14 lives were different. sexuality and questions about herself. year-old pop-rock and country voice, In the mid '90s, much of her success Many of the stories are told with It is only in Taiwan that she remem has left many people from her home came from her playing at the popular ntacto - Spanish thriller The 20s are a rough age for most vibrancy and energy, and it seems a bers what she loved about America so town in Hernando, Mississippi, proud summer concert tour Lilith Fair, She . out a group of people people. They involve corning out of shame that most of the stories are much. of her for succeeding with her ambi has also been given the chance to ho have a special touch of college, starting a career and tiIlally Another story is the satirical tions. Garrison Starr began singing at open concerts for singers like Melissa tlck and their ruthless living in the so-called real world. In 'Take Back the Siesta. com" by Andy a young age and started cultivating Etheridge, Steve Earle and Mary , ruggle to cash in on the their book "Regeneration," Jennifer --"-- Isaacson, which is written as an thoughts of becoming famous in high Chapin Carpenter. ft; stars Christopher Karlin and Amelia Borofs.h.'Y capture email proposal sort of an updated those feelings in the poems, short "Dreaming," is a bit version of Jonathan Swift's "A stories, artwork and photographs of Modest Proposal" in which ove Liza - touching drama various artists and writers, more ambiguous as it Issaacson, like S\\rift, uses humor to bout a man coping after Like most anthologies, deals with many sub point out some of society's flaws. In i is wife commits suicide; "Regeneration" has some stellar jects, perhaps all with the proposal, Tssaacson suggests that ·tars Philip Seymour entries and some not-so-stellar the United States initiate the Spanish offman and Kathy Bates. entries, but the good outweighs the the common theme of and Mexican custom of taking a sies bad as each writer describes their characters who wish ta., or short nap, in the afternoon. pecial: hopes, fears, insecurities and uncer their lives were Using this laughable idea, Issaacson even Samurai - a new, tainties about their lives. Karlin and expeltly pOints out how rushed he estored copy of the glori Borofsky divide the stories into four different. believes society is and how harried : us classic from legendary separate c ategories, each dealing we have become, irector Akira Kurosawa, a with certain issues. The first section, Some selections don't work quite ilm on nearly everyone's "Navigating," deals with stories in as well. Many of the poems are pre ists of greatest movies of which characters travel from one tentious and rarely seem to get to the II times (except of course, --" place to another searching for the only three to tell ~~es, almost as if point. Some short stories are prob he clueless AFI). The ulti answers to certain question. The sec Karlin and Borofksy told them, 'This lems too, such as 'The Schrodinger's ~ I ate Japanese samurai ond (mostly hilarious) section is how long we want these stories to Treatment" by Lee Konstantinou, , ovie and a great epic ''Working,'' shows many characters be. Tell the story, come to a climax which is one of the longest stories in ilm; starring Toshiro stuck in jobs they hate and shows the and wrap it up as quickly as possible." the anthology and practically requires ifume. One week only at jobs they wish they had. The third, As a result, many of the better stories a degree in psychology to understand. he Tivoli. "Relating," deals with characters and seem a little rushed but are still won Yet despite the flaws, their interactions with family, friends derfully written. One story, "Beautiful "Regeneration" is a wonderful book and romantic interests. The final sec Country" by Emmeline Chang, is a that captures the lives of many young tion, "Dreaming," is a bit more very strong and beautiful story about people. It shows us our lives in a few FEB. 21 ambiguous as it deals with many sub- a young Taiwanese-American who simple pages. For more information on Garrison Starr, visit Black Porch Records ife of David Gale - drama at www.blackporchrecords.com. · bout a death penalty , pponent framed for mur school. She began performing at cof Her sounds are not just like the : er and sentenced to fee houses and clubs around regular country or pop-rock artists, · eath; stars Kevin Spacey Memphis. who write lyrics about.the troubles of · nd Kate Winslett. While singing and putting on love and life. Her words are inspiring shows at the many places near her and come straight from her heart ark Blue - action/thriller hometown, she became pretty popu about how she feels. · bout LAPD Special lar within her community. Still a The hit song "Big Sky" has been ·nvestigations squad; stars teenager, she became friends with the said to sound similar to the tunes. of : urt Russell and Ving regulars who would come to watch Sheryl Crow. The lyrics "to take off to " hames. her perform. landing" seem to suggest Starr;s [mal Growing up with a dream, practic ly accomplishing what she had ~ OdS and Generals - h'istor ing her vocals and strumming on her planned. "Big Sky" can likewise be fcal drama; a companion guitar, she was influenced by the related to her wish to become big in piece to the Civil War film Indigo Girls, BOnrlle Raitt and Tom the industry. ~'Gettysburg. " Petty. Track 4, "Madness," has an edgy i: In 1997, Starr released her main beat, with her expressive voice shin ~rarat - excellent indie stream debut, "Eighteen Over Me." ing throughout, and. the song demon mm told through three sto The album did not receive as much sqates her great guitar ability. nes and centering on a film notice as she thought it would. Fears One of my favorite songs on the ~bout the early twentieth of failure and unpopularitY gave her disc, "Silent Night," is a wonderful I!: entury Armenian geno little'hope and she wondered whether song to relax to . The harmony is slow Cide. or not she should continue. and sweet. This song is comparable to Unsure about where her singing those of singers Dido and Jewel. , Max - an indie what-if film career was going to take her, she Though she has 'played for fans in about a Jewish art teacher struggled to keep her music alive. Memphis, Nashville, Milwaukee and ~nstructing an aspiring Frustrated, she put her career on a Missis.s!ppi, S1. Louis got a taste of young artist named Hitler; temporary hold. her voice when she · performed ~tars John Cusack. After two years, her life-long February 8 at the Pageant. She is set I friend Clay encouraged her not to to make more appearances in St. )peCla:1 • I give up on her musical abilities. Louis in the near future. ~ost in La Mancha - docu Despite the long break, Starr came Starr does not have to work v.ery mentary film about Terry back stronger than ever. Clay got her hard to capture her fan base. Most tilliam's failed attempt to ready to produce another CD by help people who listen to her music are ;nake a film out of "Man of ing her write lyrics and rehearse. easily able to connect with the r.a Mancha." A filmmaker's Starr received a record label deal sounds. I"orst nightmare come at the ,age of 20. The album "Songs She may be older than today's \rue; stars Johnny Depp. From Take-Off to Landing" was average female singer, but to her and Dne week only at the recorded by Milwaukee based Narada to many of her fans the long wait has nvoli. Records and took two years to com paid off. This shining Starr will con TeHing "Stories from Our TWf9nties plete. The album is a part of the many tinue to be recognized and will con BackporchIVirgin releases. "Songs tinue to work hard to bring her fame From Take-Off to Landing" had ' a to bigger heights. . February 17, 2003 ~Ite Current Page It GAME REVIEW 'EWo ~owers' gets lour stars Talking with the casts ~l BY .CATHERINE looking LL Cool J really is in BY CHARLIE BRIGHT The three primary characters have back out. BothAragom and Gimli also I)' differences lie in appearance. Girnli MARQUiS-HOMEYER (not very; he's a sweetie) or Senior Writer skills (like in an RPG, but doil't mis have similarly cool moves that yield walks loudly and carries a big axe, , ..... _...• - --- -.- .. -~-. .---... A&EEditor Matthew ("don't call me Matt, take this killfest for something more first-rate experience bonuses. while Legolas is the god of archeI)', Matthew") McConaughey sounds . In ''Lord of the ~gs: The Two complicated) that are purchased with (Aragom's Ore-Bane throat-slit is the and Aragom is a fair mix of melee and once he relaxes a bit (the Texas Towers," you get to playas Aragorn, experi bomb.) missile ·combat. Guess what! I got to interview the gets really strong), and other bits, Girnli or l..egolas, which is great e n c e The fancy The big secret in the game is that casts . and directors of the dueling ial or intriguing? If so, check out because who wants to be Frodb any earned mo v e s you can playas Isildur the whole way romantic comedies, "Deliver Us From CUiTenl:S interviews with both way? What's that, you can't wait for in battle. involve through if you beat it with another Eva" and "How to Lose A Guy iii Ten the Two Towers DVD to come out? The button character first Isildur is the guy who Days," during a press junket to LA Nerd. You need to buy this game; it's trick is combos didn't throw the ring in the volcano at Want to find out how big and scary- got half the movie in DVD .quality t hat t hat . the beginning of the first movie, which already, and you get to actually play there are reminded was the cause of all the trouble in tI:ie through the rest of it. 1'd warn people e a s 'j me of the first place. He:s badass, with all the not to play the game if they haven't ways to . o· I d - moves of Aragoni unlocked and retro seen th~ movie, but I can't imagine kill . the school Middle Earth armor. Essentially, the that the -warning would still apply to b . a d "Mortal addition of Isildur makes it worth anyone. gu y s, Kombat," playing through the game four times, If you like to kill' ugly things, this and theN but with but it's a great way to relieve stress any game is for you. Carnage was the there are less trash day, even if you just play part of the btizzworo floating around EA Games cool, talk and way througb the game or the wacky when they crafted this gem, but despite . stylistic . gore. bonus round where Saruman deCides it the rivers of arc-blood you're about to way s . The would be cool to throw a crapload of spill, they didn't ignore their cinemat· . A s gameplay cave trolls at you and see what hap ic respQnsibilities. 'The Two Towers" l..egolas, is rudi peDS. moves seam1essly from movie to you can mentary Mostly you just kill a number of . game and bitCk and begins all the way pump and goblins, orcs and uruk-hai with a at the prologue of the first any orc uncom vague timer like "before Frodo dies" lacksontrolkien movie, ''Fellowship full ·of plicated, or "before Helm's Deep falls" count of the Ring," in which you play as arrows, and all of ing down in the background. And yet, Thildur. From there you take the role of but it's IDoresatisfying (and experi the unlockable moves are ·optional. In for all itS simplicity (break the water Aragom fighting off the ringwraiths ~ ence-yielding) to whip out your twin fact, without any fineSse at ·all, most barrels to save the villager!, froin the Weathertop (where one of them stabs swords and sink them into his collar" players will be able to play through the. fire l), ''The Two Towers" is still high an invisible Frodo) and then move into bone. Now add to thiS the devastating game once in just a few hourS . Of ly satisfying and worth the fifty bucks the heart of the game. It's Qot just fun ly cool fact that your swords get stuck . course, each of the thirteen levels is it costs, if just so you can whet your to play; it's so damn beautiful that it's in his chest and Legolas has to kick playable by all three characters, lend appetite for the uber-hyper DVD set worth just watching. . against the orc-{;orpse to· pull them ing some replay value, but their prima- corning later this year. nus SUMM£1t AND SE~ THE WORI:.D~ P ...... , 1-f~~t. · · tt.t Dft1-~ t ~",,~ 1-.(lD~ ... tt.t ~~l~t~1-"I'" tt.t fDl~~ t ~t f~1- t~t""t .. :tt.t fR ... :tt.t ~1-t""~ ... t1-.(l~~~~1- ;(, ~ ""~ ... :tt.t l~t.(l1- ~;(, .(l1- "I '" March 3 March 17 Body Image & Women's Health Gender, Crime & Justice 1 2-1 p.m. 31 5 MSC 12-1 p.m. 315 MSC March 4 March 17 & 18 Sexual Aggression 101 Women's Expo 1-2 p.m. Pilot House 10 a.m. - 2 p. m. 2nd Floor MSC March 10 March 19 Women's Rights are Human Rights "With a Song in My Heart" 12-1 p.m. 315 MSC 2-4 p.m. 375 MSC March 15 March 31 Streetwise Survival Women, Science & Culture 1-5 p.m. Century "B" 12-1 p.m. 315 MSC For more information on these programs, contact Student Life at 516-5291! "~t "'llA~t Jason ,~'O,.S Adam Granger Boclendieck Fret not, faithful readers! We're ingwhich letters we respond to and just throw money away on something with a vengeance, and we promise which we ignore, so we're going to that while nice, is hardly a necessic to leave you again-which is a suck it up and answer as best we can, ty ... aIJem ... cough*Performing Arts change of pace for us, because usu- come what may ...] Center*cough ... Sorry, just had a little we're the ones begging someone to First of all, In Need, you have no something in our throats th=. back [Jason: I promise baby, I idea how difficult it is for Jason to even So we guess the moral of the story is going to hit you no more. I love' answer this question- He has a crip that although you'll have to suffer baby! Please come home ... J pIing fear of clowns [Note: We're not through the cold while walking to class But seriously, we want to thank kidding; he really, truly does]. But see es, you can always stop for a brief spell and Ollis for doing sUch a fan- ing as he is so dedicated to his loyal in, say, the PAC (for instance) and .:lalrnn··tasllC job last week. even if their readers, he has decided to participate in warm up--assuming the center actual penaining to Valentine's Day this discussion (either that, or he's hop- ly opens, that is. Good luck staying slightly skewed. Let us know ing to get in on this blindfolding and warm! you thought about the ladies and ass-smacking action .. .) -Love, Jason and Adam we'll bring them back for anoth- We agree with you, clowns are run sometime ... Iffornootherreason mighty creepy. 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