Sports~ The men's hockey A&E: Michael Urness team defeats SLU at the reviews Whalen's, a local Kiel Center. See page 9. Irish pub. See page 5.

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

Issue 870 UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS November 4, 1996 ernton country: Poll reveals UM-St. Louis students want four lnoreyears of Clinton ,y Scott Lamar cent. ditor in chief Surveys by the Washington Post and the Wa ll Street Journal also give Clinton a If tomorrow's presidential election was 2-to-l lead over Dole among voters under to UM-St. Louis students, th ere is no 30. estion who would prevail. Although many have said that polls According to an informal survey Friday aren ' t reliable, Michael MacKuen, a pro­ 100 students, 60 said that they would vote fessor of Political Science, said that several r Bill Clinton. Bob Dole finished a di stant different preference polls conveying the cond with 27 votes. Only three people said same results prnbably renect opinion accu­ ey would vote for Texas billionaire Ross rately. rot. And J 0 percent said they were unde­ "If you have a handful of polls that ed . show Clinton has 50 percent and Dole has 40 The poll, conducted by The Currellt , perce"t," MacKuen said, "at th e moment, sely resembles a poll of 47,000 college you'd bet a lot of money that it 's 50 to 40." dents conducted by Follet College stores. However, the only percentages that re­ e results showed Clinton with 6 1 percent, ally matter are th e ones calculated tomor­ Ie with 27 percent, and Perot with 7 per- row night. photo: Kim Hudson Dan Nolte gives a young patient at Children's Hospital a Halloween treat. INFORMAL POLL OF 100 STUDENTS SHOWS STUDENTS FAVOR B ILL. Nursing students take Halloween

CLINTON•••••••• • 60% spirit to Children's Hospital by Kim Hudson een last year. This year, he got the campus He \Va speaki ng of his treatment fo r news editor chapter of the National Student N urse the brain lumor he de eloped when he was Assoication involved. Jill Sterrett, a second 18- j ust two years ago. He said that he DOLE••• •••••••••• Many children in tbe St. L uis area 27% year nursing stud nt and BSNA member, spenl6mollth in Children' , 10 t4 months w e anablc to ceLebrate Halloween this said b found au ab ut the e entthrough a f hi memory, bad 13 urgerie , ,Te eived year because they are hospitalized with class ann ounceme nL. everal chemothernp tr am en and en­ s rious illne scs. So several UM-St. Louis "Dan and I are in a communication c1os ' durednumerou - week' o fphysical therapy PEROT•••••••• ••••• 3% nursing students teamed up to bring the together and he made an announcement for se si ns. He credits Children's Hospital Halloween piril to those kids. anyone who wanted to help," Sterrett said. for saving his life and tries to give back to On Mond ay, members of the Barnes Nolte was able to involve several stu­ th e hospital by giving other hospitalized Student e Assoiciation, under the Nur d e nt ~ through class announcements and w rd chi Idren a way to have fun . UNDECiDED•••• •• 10% Ie dership ofDnn iel Nolte. t give young of mouth. 'This is one of the ways I can attempt Bill Clinton patients at Chil dren's Hospital a Hallow­ However, Nolte's ties to Children's are to return the fa or becau 'e you can't repay een they would not otherwise be able to much closer than just occasional volunteer anyone for giving back y ur li fe, ' Nolte have. Nolle, a econd year Nursing stu­ work. ·aid. dent, started pas"ing out tickers and tell­ "Children's Hospital is responsible for *Poll conducted Friday before the electi!ln .. ing stories at Children's around Hallow- performing a miracle with me," Nolte said. see Hospital, page 12

omb threat Layin' down on the job r-~~~~~~~ __-,~ ~ University considers nterrupts post-tenure review

by Doug Harrison research and service." ~lasses managing editor Pierce said that calls for a so­ called post tenure review process In an effort to stave off "external'" come predominantly from rnSSB criticism of the productivity of UM­ organzations and people who are not St. Louis' professors, the University associated with the University. ~tudents given is exploring the possibility of en­ "People on the outside tend tr hancing and restructuring the annual ' think that once we get tenure, we review process for tenured faculty. have these cushy jobs, and we just Jption to leave According Lois Pierce, associate here anddon'tdo anything," she said. Iy Kim Hudson professor of social work and chair­ "Thatjustdoesn'thappen. What most ews editor person of the inter-campus faculty universities are finding is that thei r council, UM-St. Louis regularly faculty remain productive." Last week, a bomb threat tempo­ monitors tenured an non-tenured fac­ The annual review, of which ev­ arily interrupted classes in SSB. ulty alike. ery faculty member is part, draws On Thursday a person called the "Everyone goes through an an­ from student evaluations, assessments Jniversity switchboard a told an op­ nual review at the end of every aca­ offaculty by their peers and a record ,ralor that there was a bomb in the Photo: Ashley Cook demic year," Pierce said. "Faculty of publications and grants" , Pierce locial Sciences Building. Beth Buschard,mass communication major, makes some room for herself in the crowded members have to report on what they According to the operator, who Thomas Jefferson Library. have done in the areas of teaching, see Review, page 12 vishes to remain anonymous, the :aller was an unidenified male and nay have placed the call from off­ Colleagues remember staff member of over 30 years :ampus. by Kim Hudson service to UM-St. Louis. "There were so many things she did; Inside "He called and said, 'There is a news editor According to David Ganz, asso­ I don't think anyone knew how much lomb in SSB,' and hung up." she ciate dean and director of the School until she retired." aid. Members of the UM-St. Louis of Business Administration, Botkin AlthoughBotkin gave many years . Editorial ...... 2 According to UM-St. Louis com­ community remember the service and joined the University in February of of service to the business school, her nunications director Bob Samples, friendship of fallen University vet­ 1965. For 25 years, she worked full work was also remembered by people ;ampus police and members of the eran Joyce "Elaine" Botkin. time as the administrative secretary outside of it. Deputy to the Chancel­ , Features ...... 3 acilities management department According to the Oct. 23, 1996, for the dean of the business school, lor Donald Driemeier met her as a Joyce "Elaine" Botkin vere called to the building. edition of the St. LOLlis Post-Dispatch, and then continued as a part-time finance professor when he joined the "The bui lding was searched room Botkin and her mother were crossing employee until her official retirement UM-St. Louis faculty in 1965. tial Life and Carol Hartzer of the Iy room, closet by closet," Samples a street in Ringold, Ga., when they in 1992. "She was the only staff employee Foreign Languages Department. aid. "People inside the building were were struck by a motorist. Hermother, "She was a very, very dedicated of the school of business when 1 "I knew her family as they were :iven an option to stay or leave and Mildred Popham, was injured and is person," Ganz said. ' joined," Driemeier said. "She worked growing up," Ddemeier said. "Ihad Sports ...... 7 nany people left SSB." expected 10 make a full recovery. Botkin continued to participate with me beginning in the fall of 1965 a lot of respect for the committment Samples said the University po­ However, Botkin later died. The with the School of Business Admin- untill moved to Woods Hall in 1990." that she gave to both herf amily and ice determines if the situation war­ motoris t was not found to be speed­ istration as a consultant and was of- Members of the University also the University." ants evacuation. Classified . . ' ... 11 ing or intoxicated; no charges were ten called upon by her successor, knew the family well and described "My heart goes out to them," {o bomb was found and no one has filed. Kathleen Mohnnann, for her exper- , them as close knit. Two of her sur- Ganz said. leen charged with the threat. Samples However, colleagues were less tise. viving family members are ber "We are going to miss her, we aid the incident is still under inves­ concerned with the details of her death "When she retired, I would call daughters and UM-St. Louis staff really are," Mohrmann said. "As Life in Hell. . . . 11 igation. than with the details of her life and her all the time," Mohrmann said. members Terry Alaniz of Residen- both a colleague and a friend." ()PINIONIEDITORIAL Page 2 The Cur.rent N ovember 4,1991

~el) £VEHINC,I :t It! (ol-eN Dlilft IGRDU Recess is over; Has the time GRwtrIE([) .. cANDfh,s IS umsL.­ CAN'T Y&I.l "II NE~ , MY r,~ IT s;roP-.,(' .. ' LEAVE f1E you're an adult now :r Do~k 1HEf2E WItS A BomB THREAT by Doug Harrison come for s rNcv.l LAST WED,AT -theS 8 ~lAlld, ~mst..- managing editor lNovR EV6R UAlollS Q~n E Tfc,lalJ lI'''II Clinton "bozo," and pleading with Perot to bow tl~€ ~(IDE ' "you must be 21 or older to enter." I'm all out and support him. that. Every 21 or older sweepstakes, co n But the most memorable moment came at drawing, game and raffle-I'm there. the Republican National Convention when And Just so I have proof that I am in Elizabeth Dole deli vered a rousing speech about eligible for these "adult only" activities, the her husband. By itself, the speech was an explo­ thing I'm going to do is drive right down sion in campaign of fizzles and pops. DMV ioint and demand that it issue me More than that, Elizabeth Dole showed that drivers license that doesn't have that in brand, MINOR, stamped across the face a woman could be a show-stopper and a crowd pleaser in a political machine. She showed card. No, sir. No more MINOR for me. Inllli charisma. And charisma is what it takes to win we adults even get our picture taken in . the White House. Bob Dole is a great guy, but a blue background (or white? I can't he's got the charisma of a corpse. is ber). Anyway, it doesn' t matter just so On the other hand, Clinton is Captain Cha­ Bomb threat policy found sorely lacking risma. He's a womanizer with criminals for we aren't in front of the degrading and· friends, but he's got charisma, and that's what The callous disregard with cies nonchalantly attend to such threats, wanted a test postponed or were red background for the children. Iknowwhatyou'rethinking. Youdoll't people want which the UM-St. Louis admin­ they egregiously violate the students' upset with a professor would re­ a l1 ew card if)'our dllte ofbrith is 011 the Take Elizabeth though, she has values and istration handled last week's bomb trust and faith as well as comprise law sort to such criminal means to reach Butrm one step ahead of you there. Show sincerity to go along with charisma. She knows threat is disconcerting to say the enforcement's integrity with those it a somewhat innocent end. Even if Washington but she isn't your stereotypical sharp of an adult I'm going to be. politician. You know. an old white guy in a suit least. Afterreceiving acall Thurs­ serves. this were the ca e, the threat has t You see, the color coded card ,whom Americans have grown to distrust. day th e t a bomb wa. located in CUlTeotly , the University's policy be considered no les real. handy in thosein rances w.her Elizabeth Dole or a woman of similar s t­ SB, offici 1s haphazardly saun­ on bomb threats is rather undefined. Admittedly, all of the bells and for an adlllt:preseuoo. When th e llnatte children in tlll~checkou t line at Wal-Mart in ure, may be what America needs to solve some The commanding officer on duty de­ tered through the building and whistles of public ufety houldn't santly bicker witb, scream at and agitale of its problems. A woman's touch, if you wilL casually mentioned that students termines the response made to the call. be sounded nor should the bomb a If people really want reform, a woman presi­ another, there's no time to show very front of or behind the children the dale ofbir dent is the way to go. Forget Perot, he's just could leave if they so desired. The campus police has the authority to squad be employed every time your li cense. It's much simpler and more another white guy in a suit, throw in a billion While this tack no doubt elic­ evacuate the premises. Its criteria for someone whispers "bomb." doBars and a Texas twang. Itdoesn'treallymatter ited far less panic than evacuat­ taking a caller seriously is unclear. However, rules and guidelines cient to jnst fl ash the pi ture of you behin blue (or i it while?) background and say if he, Clinton or Dole wins tomorrow because ing the building, the fact that an But in the wake of terrorists acts that for addressing these acts of terror­ confiden e and authority." lep aside pleas nothing will change in Washington. Deadlocks, explosive device might have been killed hundreds of Americans in Okla­ ism should be adopted so that the take care of this. I'm an adul L" gridlocks and bickering will still be the standard. homa and Saudi Arabia, is there a Whereupon you simply grab from the It all has to do with communication. Women in the building should have been response to bomb threats isn't of useless junk arou nd you one cannis are better communicators. Women are into tind­ conveyed with the appropriate difference between a prank caller and turned into a guessing game. Stu­ cherry flavored pez and a reusable tooth ing solutions to problems whereas men think that degree of force. one with a digitally disguised voice? dents can't afford to have a legiti­ give one to each child (ac ompanied by a their way is the only way and anyone who opposes Students (and all citizens) look Anyone who calls the University mate threat written off as a harm­ their views is wrong. Take for example those kick in the butt) and swagger back 28 pia to law enforcement agencies in s wi tch board and tells the operator that less prank. And hundres of lives your spot in line. annoying commercials politicians bombard us Tknow, I know. All you minors out thel with during the campaign season. It's a non-stop these instances for direction, re­ there is bomb in a building is to some deserve more precaution than mut­ war of words .. Ultimately, the only purpose they lying on and deferring to their extent psychopathic. Granted, it is tering that you may leave if you saying to yourself, "Those children' s paren~ adults, aren't they? Why not let them handl serve is to make us choose the least dishonest expertise for safety. If these agen- unlikely that a student or students who like. Au contraire. One does not necessarily ha candidate. Of course, women engage in mud­ be adult to be a parent. slinging too, but they're playing by men's rules. That may sound confusing, but remelT What's the worst thing that could happen with I email your letter to: [email protected] you're just a child. You have not yet the bel a woman in the driver's seat? The government of adultllo d to remove from your eyes spend itself into a $5 trillion defecit? In case Have we stepped on your toes? blinders of adolescence. I too once thought you've just been hatched, it has already happened. children ought not to parent other children. I don't think a woman, overseer of most house­ Okay. that was before I reali zed that adults havec!lc hold checkbooks, as commander in chief would Ask not what Like what you read? that loom much larger tllan this busine, run up our tab with nuclear warheads. creating new life. If you're mind is cluttered Some people might question whether voters Good. the care of a child, how can you be expect, could take a female candidate seriously. Can a The Current Let us know.And, hey! You'll make infonned decisions about which aleol woman be strong and dynamic and at the same beverage to purchase') time not be thought of as a pushy bitch? Yes. And get your name on page 2. Though I would like to know, \ ill I inst with women making up 52 percent of the elector­ can do for you. neously tum into the muscle-bound female m, ate, 1'd say that a strong, united effort could make with flawless complexion and perfect hair frot a huge impact on an election. Budwieser commercials, or will that metamol Even more, it might play arole in changing the ses take place by degrees, over, say, two or face of world in which we live. But for now, we'll Ask what you Correction nights? Since one ha<; to be 21 to drink al! have to settle with the status quo. Old men will call legally, all the underage drinking that punct each othernamesand the voting public wi 11 decide In the 869 issue of The Current, Joyce ~ollege life must merely be practice for the hi§ who is more digestible. "Elaine" Botkin was incolTectly identified can do for The of those television commercials, right? Tomorrow, Clinton will spank Dole like an as a retired professor from the School of Hey, that meanS frntemitiesaren' tjust a c< unruly child, but life will go on as usual. The Business Adminstration. Prior to her death, tion of mind-numbing, beer-bellied social dys ecomony will fluctuate, stamps will still cost 32 Botkin was a retired administrative assis­ Current. lions whose primary goal is be as offensive cents, and politics will still stink of the same old tant who remained as a consulta nt to the . many people as possible while simultane mUdslinging and commercials that insult our in­ School of Business Administration. circumventing the law. telligence. Whaddya know. I'm catching on lO this Maybe things will change next century. thing sooner than I thought. LeUers policy

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The UniversilY is not responsi ble • Business Director • Entertainment Editor • Sports Associate for The Cunene 's content or policie,.Editorials fonnation. Letters can be dropped off at Stephanie Duggan . Monica Senecal Ken Dunkin John Jones expressed in the paper reflect the "pinion of the mailed to: • Advenising Director • Sports Editor • Advertising Associate • Entertaiment Writer editorial staff. Articles labeled "Commentary" or The Current Bcthanie Smith Bill Rolfes "Column" are the opinion of the individuaJ writer. Judi Linville Shelley Satke All material contained in this issue is the property 7940 Natural Bridge Road • Reponer • Advisor • Photography Director • Advenising Rep. of Th e Current, and can nO[ be reproduced or Jennifer Lynn reprinted without the expressed wrillen consent of St. Louis, Mo. 63121 Marty Johnson Wendy Verhoff Nathaneal Schulte The Current. • Cartoollist Editor FEATURES Tovember 4,1996 The Current Page 3 UM-ST. LOUIS THE by Sean Stockburger stayed under my bed for about five Shawn Colvin, Nanci Griffith, features associate years," she said. "As a music educa­ Lucinda Williams, Joni Mitchell ... a tion major you have to choose an lot of women. It's not that I don't like Last week was very busy for UM­ instrument, and be in band and play listening to men. There are some great St. Louis alumna Monica Casey. The that instrument. I played saxophone, male storytellers out there too. I grew folk singer and songwriter spent most and I was just terrible." up listening to Cat Stevens. Simon of that time talking to rep0l1ers, as In 1984, Casey began teaching and Garfunkel I used to listen to a lot, well as radio and television person­ music classes to sixth graders. She and Bob Dylan is a great storyteller." , Michael J. Urness alities, about hernew CD titled 'Again also said goodbye to her saxophone For years, at her live shows, and Again.' Thursday evening she people have asked Casey if she had a ltertainment editor and reunited with her guitar. She performed to a full house for her CD played solo in coffee houses and for tape or CD. Having strangers ask for release party at Off Broadway. After Two weeks ago at 3:30 p.m. the occasional wedding until 1986 a recording of her music has been a eft school heading east toward four years of performing solo, she is wh:!n she and two other musicians great source of inspiration for Casey. finding fulfillment that she never "I love that people want to take me arrisburg, Penn. It's the capi­ formed the trio 'Hot Club Canary,' imagined. home, or buy one [CD] for a gift," she , ya know. I didn't have to be For many years she led a double life Casey began playing guitar in the said. 'That is the highest comple­ re until Friday but, because I of teaching in the morning, and play­ fourth grade and wrote her first song ment that I can be given." n't sure how long it would ing in bars at night. "My students in high school, but it took many years Casey also hopes the money from e to get there, (I'm the type thought it was pretty cool that I did before she realized she wanted to be the CD sales will allow her to play a usually gets tired after 150 that, because I would bring my guitar a professional musician. "I spent a more benefit shows for free. "I've les and has to pull over for a in and play for them," Casey said. year at Southern Illinois University really missed what I used to get out of ) I left early. Before I knew it, Despite the success of 'Hot Club in Edwardsville, and I was an earth teaching; which was to know that 1 driven 700 miles and was Canary,' Casey decided to move on science maj or," Casey said. "I wan ted ost there. (It occurred to me to her own solo career in 1992. She was having a good effect on those 'ng this drive that truck driv­ to be a forest ranger, but then I got a also stopped teaching, so she could kids, and they gaveme so much back," little scared because everybody said would be an ideal occupation devote more time to her music. "That she said. "Someday I would like to be there weren't any jobs. Then I a recognizable name that people will an insomniac.) was a really scary thing for me be­ switched to UM - St. Louis and I was come to see, and hopefully they will I was going to Harrisburg to cause I just saw myself as a 'ca­ photo:Sean Stockburger a music education major. That was spend a lot of money for the benefit." t Hans, a man I've been do­ nary,'" she said. "I never thought that Singer/songwriterMonica Casey performs tunes from her business with over the very fun. I had more fun in the music I'd do what I'm doing now." One organization has already ac­ newly released CD. world than in any other part of my cepted Casey's generosity. Her song met for the past two years. Casey said she likes to write songs learning experience." 'Come Sit Awhile' appears on a train­ owing how important it was that tell stories. They are melodic and Casey completed her music edu­ ing video for volunteers of Food Out­ Thursday evenings, 5:30 to 7:30, at Check up- to- date listings before t I not miss any more school often sentimental. During her perfor­ cation degree, however she did not reach; an organization that delivers the Broadway Oyster Bar at 736 S. going to see her, because she might n absolutely necessary, he of­ mances, she also plays songs by art­ find any time to play her guitar while healthy meals to HIV infected men, Broadway, and Mondays. 7 :30 to 10 be on the road. Casey's new CD, ed to fly me out there. Trouble ists who have influenced her writing. she attended the university. ;'1 think women and children. p.m. at the Souili City Diner at 3141 called 'Again and Again,' is avail­ haven't been on a plane since "Bonnie Raitt tells some fabulous that was the time in my life when it it drinking, and I wasn'tsure stories," Casey said. "I also like Casey performs regularly on S. Grand Avenue. able at Streetside. uld muster the courage with- t a bottle or two of white wine. • Hans is originally from Swit­ land. He met and married a Broaden yo Ii}" o"zon man from Australia. After a years in Switzerland, they cided to settle in Queensland. Take advantage of study abroad opportunities Anyway, it had been about years since I'd been out east, Louis students have gone" in the network. by Jill Barrett d the drive was quite interest­ In any event, UM -St. Louis does "The network system offers stu­ features editor . The Allegheny Mountains offer a variety of academic pro­ dents the opportunity to go places re alive with fall colors, and grams and internships in countries like Iceland," Dotson said. "Only If you're interested in ancient tunnels along the Pennsylva­ as diverse as Hungary, Ghana and one or two might want to go in a Greece, become an exchange stu­ Turnpike were kind a strange. Iceland. Some programs, like the year, and that's not enough interest ~ent in Thessalonki, one of Europe's I keep forgetting that the fur­ ones to France and Britain, are di­ to support a direct exchange pro­ most ancient countries. UM-Sl. r east you go, the older the rect exchanges. According to gram." Louis offers Study Abroad Pro­ ies and buildings are. The Dotson, direct exchange programs In the past two years, the num­ grams at 63 universities in 23 coun­ squehanna River flows trade students between two univer­ ber of UM-St. Louis and interna­ tries worldwide. For countries ough downtown Harrisburg. sities. Usually the universities try tional students participating in ex­ where UM-St. Louis does not have member the Three Stooges to exchange the same number of changes has more than doubled. a program, Study Abroad Coordi­ w that had the boys dealing students. Two new locations are available for h the Susquehanna Hat Com­ nator Peggy Dotson can work with "It's financial," Dotson ex­ Winter semester, 1997. These new a student to find an appropriate pro­ y? That's the first thing I plained. "Because students pay tu­ cooperative programs are with .the ught of when I saw the sign. gram. ition at their home university, we University of Ulster in I ieft Harrisburg at 6:30 a.m. "Just because we don't have the photo:Shelley Satke can't get a large number of students Londonderry, Noriliern Ireland and Peggy Dotson works at her desk. rday for the trip home. program doesn't mean a student from abroad and only send one or University of Ghana, Legon. While driving south along can't go ," Dotson said. "We have two." "It's part of Chancellor 83, which runs parallel to the an extensive library, and I would The Ultrecht network, accord­ Touhill's big picture of internation­ tively new here, and that's one rea-' overseas. For example, in the Ghana squehanna, I was marveling at work with the student to set up a ing to Dotson, is a bit more flexible. alizing the UM-Sl. Louis campus," son we are so flexible." program, housing costs an estimated w placid the water was and program. Costa Rica is a popular The network is a system of univer­ Dotson says. "The university Because of this lack of tradi­ $400 for 16 weeks and health/acci­ DW alive the trees were with the place, and although UM-St. Louis sities both in the U.S. and abroad. A doesn't have a long tradition of tion, students often do not know dent insurance costs $120. Students ~ds, golds and browns of au­ doesn't have a program,UM-St. student can choose to go anywhere study abroad programs - it's rela- anyone who has studied abroad, and pay UM-St. Louis tuition and fi­ Imn. It's a good life and a good this might lead to misconceptions 'orId, I thought, feeling unusu­ nancial aid. applies for overseas about the programs. Students might lly comfortable with my life and study. Application deadline for not investigate the study-abroad Wintersemester is Nov. 5; for Sum­ nd in sync with the world around Sick of school? Try workillg>abrOac( possibilities because they think they mer, 1997, the deadline is Feb. 28 . Ie. Just then, I noticed a plume by Jill Bar~ett dents travelled to such countries as ·· the Summer 1997,.FaiH997 ~. dJ.·· features editor ...... :...... might notnot be able to afford it. fwhat I laterrealized was steam . Japan, South Africa, Russia and or . Spling 1998 ..The Upcoming informational meet­ "Some students think studying ings will focus on studying abroad n the otherwise blue horizon Egypt. (The National Security Edu~ maximuinaw.ard is $8,000 for~ . abroad is so expensive, but it doesn't in France (Nov. 7), Northern Eu­ traight ahead, and my eyes fo­ Scholarships - One way to oation Program does not ftind stu-. seinemster or $16,000 fOr an aC3" . cost that much more. If you have to used on the cooling towers of a finance undergraduate study abroad dents who study in Western Europe, . . demie ye.ar. For applications, rope/Scandanavia (Nov. 14) and pay for rent anyway, you might as German-speaking countries (Dec. Ir off nuclear power plant. Oh is the National Security Education Australia, Canada and New Zealand)· con.tadNatidnalSecuri~y"Equca- well do it in London. The only real rell, the sight threw me back Program (NSEP). This unique The competition is open to un- tionPiogram, Ijndergraduale ' 5). Meetings will be held in SSB added expense is airfare," Dotson Ito the state of uncertainty that scholarship opportunity is merit- dergraduates who wish to study in . Scholarships, Institute . o"rIn~erna- . 304 at 3 p.m. For further informa­ explained . tion, contact Peggy Dotson at the eeps me on my toes. .. based and sponsored by the Instic "fields critical to U.S. nationalsecu- tional Educ.ation, 140Q 'XStreet I ended up driving straight tute of International Education in rity," such as engineering and apc •. NW,Washihgton, p.c2dbo5,~r .. Even airfare is not usually as CenterofInternational Studies, SSB expensive as the estimates Dotson ome stopping only for gas and a Washington, D. C. Students recei ve plied sciences, business and ecoriom- call (80b)618"NSEPqr (i02:j32'6:' : 304, call 516-6497 or e-mail at gives students. In fact, Dotson says ~w candy bars atreststops along these scholarships to study in "re­ ics, international affairs, pOlitical 7697.Applicationdeadlinei~Feb: . · [email protected]. For le way. Got back in St. Louis at gions critical to U.S. national inter­ policy and social sciences and health. 3,199i ...... • . her estimates of costs are very high. information on financing study Even so, students could possi­ abroad, contact a counselor at the 0:30 p.m. ests." In previous competitions, stu- Students may apply for study in see Wor!f,.pagif:4.· It's great to be back at school. bly save on some expenses living Financial Aid office .. 'he water is turned off in The :urrent's offices today. It's been ff all weekend. Sewage was acking up into the basement. .pparently, we have a collapsed :!wer pipe somewhere. They'll What was the scariest thing robably have to dig up the new arking lot. Oh well, what's a by Ash/eye'ook . ttle water problem when there's of' The.CurrentStaff you've ever done? national election coming up )morrow. "Riding inan MG seated In a stick shift and "Coming within three inches from inten­ If you believe the polls, the doing in excess of 60 m.p.h. ·on a hil'y tionallyrunning ove.r a friend." ~epublicans are about to suffer country road." Je worst defeat they' ve had in ears. It's a good thing they have -:-Margaret Grelle . - Becky Rickard Jat rotund mascot from Cape SenioreAn~hropolo gy . SeniorePsychology. iirardeau they can turn to for onsolation. Maybe the Univer­ ity should consider hiring a few dditional counselors to come in n Wednesday and give support ) those who can't wait for the ducationally challenged dema­ .-Dwayne Elliot :ogue, Rush, to take to the air­ - .,-... ~. . Junior-English .aves on Wednesday afternoon. page 4 FEATURES November 4, 1996 Work, from page 3 Fina[Jcial aid process tricky but rewarding

3,1997. small stipend. Many students work [01 Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL Kristin Boesch unsubsidized loan, interest accrues able to you as an individual. For students tired of both school as au pairs during the summer months 60606). of The Current staff from the issue date. If you want free "Each scholarship has particular arid the U.S. , many work abroad or during the school year to cut the Careers - Finally, for the ca­ money, hopefully you'll qualify for a criteria yo u must meet," Blaine in­ opportunities are available. costs of studying abroad. Informa­ reer-minded, the U.S. State Depart­ The scholarship stork passed me Pell Grant. sists. "Not all scholarships expect a Teaching - Perhaps one of the tion on au pair positistions is avail­ ment has positions available in its by for two years until I got up , grabbed If you are not eligible for federal GPA of3.5. At times, the y expect the , most common is teaching overseas. able at the Study Abroad office in Foreign Service Department. Applie his beak and said, "Enough!" aid based on income status, you can unexpected. It's up to you to seek the Consulate offices hire fluent English SSB 304. cants must take the Foreign Service It was time for me to search for appeal for independent status. In this scholarships that fit your special speakers to teach English to business Volunteer Work - Volunteer exam. Potential state workers receive scholarships and grants so I could appeal you should prove yo u are in­ needs." people or high school students. The work gives students valuable work a higher salary for being competent focus on studying instead of working dependent from guardians by show Department chairpersons should minimum qualifications for teaching experience and cultural immersion. in a foreign language. The State De­ 30 hours a week, just barely making of rental agreements, electric bills have this information available for abroad are a B.A., commitment to Short-term and long-term volunteer partment pays even higher salaries to rent. There's no doubt that scholar­ and phone bills-all in your name. students. Take advantage arid get in­ relocate to the desired country for work is available. Short-term voluteer workers who have a knowledge of an ships are tough to get. Prove that your parents have not paid volved in your department. Educa­ one year and fluency in English lan­ service lasts from a few weeks to a "exotic" or "difficult" foreign lan­ "Students are concerned whether for more than half of your living tors are the first rung in your career guage. These teaching exchange pro­ few months and two of the mostpopu­ guage such as Arabic, Chinese or they' ll get money or not," said Yvette expenses in the last year. ladder. You are in college. If the grams are available in countries like lar are American ' Friends Service Russian. Forei.gn service officers Blaine, UM-St. Louis coordinator for You should include any special professors weren't important to yoU! Japan, Korea, and Czechoslovakia. Committee for work in Mexico and manage overseas posts and perform the Scholarship Program. "Students considerations that keep you from career, you wouldn't be here. Imag· For more information, order the b09k Latin America (contact: 1501 Cherry political, economic, consular, admin­ often are confused about their op­ supporting yourself and a college ine where you would be without them Reference books help to locat( Teachin~ Abroad from Institute of Street, Philactephia, PA 19102) and istrati ve aand cultural functions. tions for obtaining financial aid." education. Appeals do not always International Education, 809 United Operation Crossroads Africa (con­ Write to the Recruitment Division, With all the information needed have the desirable end re sult. This information about scholarships tha Nations Plaza, New York,NY 10017. tact: 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, Department of State, P.O. Box 9317, to obtain financial aid, you should does not mean you can't find other are available nationally. Th e Colleg( Au Pairs - Working as an au NY 1001l.) Long-term volunteer ser­ Rossyln Station, Arlington, V A consult a financial aid advisor. financial aid outlets. Blue Book is issued each year witl pair also provides an opportunity to vice includes Peace Corps (contact: 22209. For further information about They're free. Work Study allows you to work scholarshi ps, fellowships, grants an live overseas for a short period of Volunteer Recruitment Services (800) any of these opportunities, the Study Fill out the Free Application for on campus. In return, the government loans waiting for students. It lis time. Au pairs care for small children 424-8580), and YMCA World Ser­ Abroad office in SSB 304 has de­ Federal Student Aid (F AFSA) found will pay you according to your finan­ criteria and deadlines for applic in the host family's home and in re­ vice Worker (contact: Overseas Per­ tailed literature and how to get in in the Financial Aid Department. cial needs. A simple form in the tions. Another helpful book is T turn, receive room and board and a sonnel Programs, YMCA of the USA, tollch with different agencies. Apply after Jan .l. The deadline is Financial Aid Department elects stu­ Big Book of Minority Opportunitie April 1. Once this form is received, dents on a financial needs basis for You may find interesting options' the government will decide how much the Work Study Program. This is also this catalogue of scholarships, app! your life is worth depending on your a freebie. ing to certain categories of people income and that of your parents. Are you disabled? An average "No one will take you by the har You' re then approved for a subsi­ student? A single mom? A single and say 'here's some free mone dized loan, an unsubsidized loan or a dad? Do you want to be a cartogra­ You must take the initative," Blai Pell Grant, sometimes, all three. pher? Who are you? Pick a category says. The government pays the interest you fit in . This will help you to con­ Don't be cli scouraged. You on a subsidized loan. On an dense the scholarships that are avail- not alone i'li the search for aid. The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program 1997 Teach English in junior and senior high schools in Japan Learn about Japanese culture and people Gain international experience

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by MichaeJJ. Urness As of last Friday, the restaurant My companion said his chicken entertainment editor features daily food specials like a was fair though a little greasy. The two-piece chicken dinner with fries were soggy as well. Despite Less than a quarter of a mile east mashed potatoes and vegetable or these minor detractions, we heard ofUM-St. Louis at the intersection of fried ham with mashed potatoes and patrons at nearby tables raving about Ask Fredrico Florissant Road and St. Ann's lies vegetable for $3.95. The restaurant their food. Whalen 'sBar& Restaurant. A neigh­ will soon serve lasagna on Sundays. In addition to Anheuser-Busch by Mike Strantz borhood institution for over 40 years, "We've really expanded the old produc.ts on draft and in bottles, the of The Current staff Whalen's was purchased 11 months Whalen 's menu," Bilyeu said. bar stocks Guiness, Heineken and FREDRICO AND HIS CRE­ ago by David L. Field, former owner "We've added roast beef, spaghetti, Samuel Adams in the bottle. "If the ATOR MIKE STRANTZ ARE of the Uncle Chunkies restaurant on chili mac, broiled chicken, ribeye students start coming in here we'll AT ODDS Florissant Road. steak sandwiches and other things." stock whatever they want," Bilyeu Whalen's is managed by Field's When a companion and I ate there said, "but there isn't much sense in Dear Fredrico: It's Mike sister Joann Bilyeu who also serves two weeks ago, I had an order of our stocking a wide selection if we Strantz, the guy who created as cook and waitress. Michelle Field, chicken wings and the ribeye steak don'thave the people coming in here." you. People are starting to talk their niece, works as the daytime bar­ sandwich while my companion had a When Field fIrst purcbased the Whalen's manager Joann Bilyeu (I) and her niece, bartender bad about you saying that you tender and waitress. dinner salad and fried chic.ken. establishment, he expanded it by tak­ Michelle Fields pose behind the bar of the local pub. don't know what the hell you "Until now we' ve been pretty The wings were dry and lac.ked ing over the carpet store on the south student interest, the bar is offering in here for years," Bilyeu said, "but are talking about. You have a family owned and operated seaso ning (Nothing a little Durkee.'s side of the building. Currently there drink specials like happy hour begin­ we want to get students in here." taken on a life of your own. You operation," Bilyeu said. "Now we're or Crys tal hot sauce and butler are three pool tables in this area. ning at 3 p.m., during which bottled Whalen's kitchen is open until 10 are no longer the gentle and looking for a bartender, cook and wouldn' t fix). The steak sandwich, However, Bilyeu said there are plans domestic beers will cost $1.50 each p.m. on weekdays, 11 p.m. on Friday loving Fredrico that I had envi­ " (To avoid legal hassles, served on a hoagie bun was excellent. to move the pool tables to the room and rail drinks will be two for one. and Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday. To sioned. Instead you are bitter those over 21 will be considered It was lean, lightly seasoned and on the north end of the building. "Right now our clientele is pretty have your food ready when you ar­ and angry. What's happened to the waitress and bartender jobs.) c.ooked to perfection. In an attempt to generate more much locals who have been coming rive or for carryouts call 385-0829. you? If you don't cool it a little, I will be forced to destroy you. THEA TRE REVIEW Looks like your beginning to lose your mind, Mike. What are Kurt Weill's music celebrated in Reps Studio season opener you doing writing me? I am essentially you. I am your sub­ conscious. You can't destroy by Michael J. Urness Songplay-The Songs alld Music of for various plays and movie scores titute, rounds out the cast. posing during Friday night's per­ me; I am much too powerful. entertainment editor Kurt Weill, conceivcd and ad apted by into a single two-act play. One of my favorite songs from formance, allowing Weill's lyrics When you are sleeping, I am the Jonathan Eaton launches the Studio Songplay brings together six trav­ the fIrst set is "Apple Jade," sung by to take center stage. Muted horns, ruler of our mind. When you are The intimate confines of the Theatre's 1996-97 season. elers who assemble in an abandoned Herb Downer. The song, which brushed high hat cymbals and soft awake, it is I, Fredrico, who Repertory Theatre's Studio The­ Originally perfonned at the Cin­ seaside bar while waiting for a ship to ex tolls the virtues of temperance, was piano were the nann. influences your every thought. atre c.ame alive Friday night with cinnati Playhouse in the Park in Sep­ transport them to the mythical land of originally written for Huckleberry The set consists of a relatively The only way to destroy the the music of renowned composer tem ber 1996, the play incorporates Youkali where all their troubles will Finn. "Song of the Rhineland" is full simple wooden bar with four or five mighty Fredrico, is to destroy Kurt Weill (1900-1950). 35 songs that were written by Weill vanish. The six share their hopes, of playful lyrics that make it one of stools and several empty bottles for Mike Strantz! dreams and sorrows through song the evening's most lighthearted songs. props. A model sailing ship hangs and dance. In doing so, they show the Michael Brian turns in an impassioned above the center of the stage, and a Dear Fredrico: Is it normal for a many moods of Weill. rendition of the Hebrew folk song crescent moon hangs over the right dude to box his clown 10 times Michael Brian plays a sharp-wit­ "Havu l'venim" that enrages the side of the stage next to a cast iron, a day? Golden Gloves ted European Jew who's quick to German Priebe. Kim Lindsay gives a spiral staircase that leads to a loft diffuse the physical tension in the passionate rendition of the French where the musicians are located. I'm afraid that I'm unclear as room with a card tric.k, dance step or song "J'attends un navire." Eaton's vision in incorporating to what the expression "box his joke. Herb Downer, an African The second set features, among these 35 songs into a single show is clown" means. However, it American traveler, though of muscu­ others, Herb Downer singing "Mac.k nothing short of briHiant. The stel­ doesn't's sound to me like it's lar, almost imposing build, is peace­ the Knife," a number originally from lar cast and superb behind-the­ very nice. After all, clowns ful and mild mannered until he's The Threepenny Opera. Pedro Porro sc.enes staff ensure this play will be spend their entire Ii yes making pushed. Karen Murphy and Craig pours a lot of soul into "Speak Low," have a long and successful run. us all laugh. How sporting could Priebe playa German couple involved originally from One Touch of Venus. Songplay will run through Nov. it be to strike a clown even once? in a cruel, often violent relationship. Musical accompaniment is pro­ 17. Tickets are $17.50, $21 and$2S. Pedro Porro plays a twenty-some­ vided by Scot Woolley on piano, John Student tickets, available a haIfhour Dear Fredrico: My sister's thing, lovelorn American. His inno­ Brophy on percussion, Robert before curtain and subject to avail­ boyfriend always attends our cenc.e and idealistic anitude are a Ceccarini on trumpet and Michael ability are $5. Call the Rep's Box . (left to right) Pedro Porro, Michael Brian and Herb Downer star family funerals. He doesn't re­ stark contrast to those of the others. Buerk on reeds. Office at (314) 968-4925 for further in the Repertory Theatre's production of Songp/ay-The Songs ally know anyone there, but he Kim Lindsay, playing a French pros- The music was mellow and unim- information. and Music of Kurt Weill. still shows up. Last week, I be­ came irritated when I noticed •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• that he was using the large gath­ : Now Showing : ering of family as an opportu­ nity to network for his business. • Romeo & Juliet Rated R Ijust thought that a funeral was • Swingers Rated R not the right place or time for • • trying to conduct business . •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Brenda

On the contrary, your sister's boyfriend seems to have a very omeo &Juliet a timeless treasure, brilliant in any genre good head on his shoulders. However, Fredrico has to won­ y S. Duggan imagine Romeo and Mercutio play­ geance. Consequently, we get the A radiant Juliet, Claire Danes of­ enlighten us. Ultimately, these are der about you. There is nothing f the Current staff ing pool, smoking, getting high and gratuitous polic.e chases, gunfIre and fers a stirring performance. Coupled the characters we are drawn to. Their wrong with taking advantage of wielding guns in place of swords. explosions. It seems unclear to me with Romeo Leonardo DiCaprio, the plight is timeless, and as innocent the family when while they are In any genre, Shakespeare's Tybalt is likened to a wealthy hood­ why these changes are advantageous. "star-crossed lovers" do not fail to and unstained as we remember. in a vulnerable and fragile state tmed tragedy, Romeo and Juliet is lum, and sexual innuendos between I suspect they may be more appealing of mind. Selling insurance is a rilliant. Indeed, as Aristotle's Poet­ him and Lady Capulet abound. Lord to modern audiences who have be­ prime example. You could point ·s asserts, tragedy is the highest of Capulet, too, is unrecognizable. Be­ come more accustomed to special out to a grieving family mem­ a literary forms, and the modern yond his unjust hatred of the effec.ts than well-written scripts. ber that it could very well be :laptation of this tragic play is as Montague's, he has become violent Though done under the guise of nec­ them lying over there as soon as .ristotle might have said, virtuous. and a model of the vice of excess. essary artistic con temporization, we tomorrow. Ask them if they are Though burdened by the weight The fair city Verona, like a once are not fooled. prepared fInancially for such a f twentieth-c.entury props, the age­ glimmering New York Cit)', has be­ Although many Shakespearean crisis should it occur. :ss tragedy is undaunted. Neither come corrupted and wretched. The actors historically played the roles of lfS nor guns di stract from the essen­ Montague "boys" and Capulet women, I am not certain how the GEM(S) OF THE DAY: It's al theme. Be forewarned, however, "gang, " ever sworn enemies, are c. on­ 1990' s writers justified giving us not the size of the boat that lis film is riddled with gang-style tinuously disturbing what little peace Mercutio in drag, or for that matter, matters, it's the motion of the iolenc.e and vindictiveness. It is remains. The play has been sensa­ unduly villainous Capulet and ocean. To put it another way, )mewhatreminiscent of its progeni­ tionalized quite a bit. As a result, Montague parents, along with other it's not the size of the dog in the II, but think 1990's style-with the once virtuous Renaissance honor has unseemly alterations. But they do. fight, it's the size of the fight in :chnology to match. waned; its less appealing replace­ What remains mostly unspoiled is Leonard DiCaprio stars as Romeo and Claire Danes as Juliet in the dog. Ifyou read the play in high sc.hool , ment is a much less palatable ven- Shakespeare's wondrous verse. William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. ,wingers fails to keep aUdience's attention, not worth the time or money by Nathanael D. Schulte involved with someone else. Finally, ested. Granted, the concept could have of The CUrrent staff after six long months of parties and been interesting, but agonizing slow­ bars and nightclubs, Mike finds him­ ness and the enormous volume of Very rarely in Hollywood does a self forgetting his former love and inane chatter really kill this movie. movie come out that lacks any copti­ enjoying the company of another It is also as depressing as it is nuity or story. Swingers lacks both, woman. Of course, at the very mo­ annoying. The emptiness of Mike's and it fails to hold the audience's ment he forgets her, she finally calls life constantly bombards the audi­ attention. him, but he, having moved on with ence. While attempts to relieve the The story (if it can be called one) his life, finally has the gumption to emotional tension prove weak at best. begins in Los Angles with Mike (Jon blow her off. I found myself in a perpetual state Favreau, also writer and co-producer), At one point the writer makes an of anticipation throughout the film, a struggling comedian and actor who attempt at an action scene when Sue only to be let down when the ending has just been dumped by his girl­ (Patrick Van Hom), one of Mike's credits came up and no point had friend of six years. In fact, in the first buddies, pulls out a gun in a little been made during the entire movie. I scene, we see him lamentin~ to Rob scuffle with some punks who bump noticed that even though the movie (Ron Livingston), one of his best into him outside a club. However, was only about 1 :40, it felt like at friends, about the fact that she hasn't nothing comes of it except a shouting least 2:30. .called him. match between Mike, Sue and the Quite honestly, itwouldhave been For the next hour and a half, we various other friends present. more interesting to stay at home and ·om left to right, Patrick Van Horn, Jon Favreau, Ron Livingston and Alex Desert star in Doug see Mike's other friends trying to get This movie suffers from an in­ watch fresh paint dry than sit through man's latest Miramax film Swingers. qim to forget. his old flame and get ability -to keep the audience inter- this film. 'age 6 The Current November 4,1996

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, choly manifests itself in geyser-like born" about the "child who never bursts of feeling, propelled by her cried" will touch any listener. wild vocal inflections and oscillating Although, the album's sad and ~ Current ru1usk; Revie'lnJs • crescendos and decrescendos. In oth­ somber mood begs for a few more I _ ers, emotion smolders in a subterra­ uplifting pieces to provide balance, nean stream, forcing itself to the sur­ on the whole, Kind Hearted Woman ------~~------Pop face in a steady trickle, mellow and offers audiences an interesting sound Michelle Shocked­ Shocked has released her first com­ soulful. that most will enjoy. Kind Hearted Woman mercial effort in four years. Michelle Shocked's music falls However, do not buy this album if (Private Music) KindHearted Woman erupts with on the fringe of alternative but lacks you're looking for something to lift intense emotion and shifting moods. alternative's harsh edge. She sounds your spirits. Its somber, pensive char­ After overcoming difficulties Shocked's music seems to draw from more like a folk singer, and some­ acter wouldn't do the job. with the Mercury label that con­ a bottomless well of dark and mourn­ times, like a Gypsy or a Basque. Cer­ (Wendy Verhoff) strained her music career, Michelle ful sentiments. At times, this mel an- tain moving renditions such as "Still-

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Ivember 4, 1996 The Current Page 9 Women's soccer nears school victory record

by Brian Folsom Hudson. scored later in the half on a pass from pass from Carla Lindner to make it "We took control and we capital­ sports associate "Wash. U. is a great team, but we Leigha Gibbs. 5- I. ized on our opportunities," he said. played very well," Hudson said. "We According to Hudson, the Amy Abernathy started in goal The Riverwomen recently fin­ The UM-St. Louis women's soc­ came out playing strong and deter- I:uverwomen came out stronger in and was relieved later by Samantha ished the Great Lakes Valley Confer­ cer team defeated Washington Uni­ mined to win." the second half and just wore down Grashoff. ence Tournament and placed second, versity Wednesday, improving its In the first half, Wash. U. dictated their opponent. UM-St. Louis con­ "Both girls did an excellent job in as they were blanked by St. Joe's 3-0 record to 15-6 and leaving them two the play and was able to establish trolled the ball for most of the second goal," Hudson said. "They really in the championship game. victories shy of the most wins in a good shots, but only produced one half and took full advantage of their came up with some big saves." "St. Joe's is a really good team," season since 1982. goal. The I:uverwomen played tough opportunities. Ernst scored on an as­ Hudson said that the key to their Hudson said. "We played tough but The Riverwomen dealt Wash. U. also and were able to capitalize better sistfrom Carrie Marino. Then Marino victory was control of the ball for most of the game, especially the sec­ a 5-1 defeat, and it was an impressi ve on their chances. Tammi Madden scored on an assist from Ernst and see Record, page 10 victory according to head coach Ken scored the first goal. Then Beth Ernst . Marcie Scheske. Ernst scored on a ond half. Men gain confidence en route·to conference tournament

by Ken Dunkin oy Ken Dunkin sports editor ;;ports editor We're going into our final two The men's soccer team has been gaining games in nice position. [W]e This is a column about three momentum as the season profresses. could finish high in the :eams. Each ended last season in The team started off well but then lost 1 different way; each is currently five games by one goal. It has turned the conference rankings. ioing quite well. They are the tables in the past two games with one-goal lJM-St. Louis fall sports. victories over SIU-Edwardsvill and Drury. After a good season last year It defeated both by 2-1 scores, Rivermen Head Coach Tom :he women's soccer tearn is far "We've finished strong," head coach Redmond ~xceeding expectations this sea­ Tom Redmond said. "The Drury win was ion. Last year, it went 11-7-2 and big. It should give us some confidence go­ finished 22nd in the National ing into the conference tournament." down, and you realize that you won't ever Rankings. It lost Jenni Burton, The team has been improving all season, coach some of these guys ever again. That is :he best player to ever play for the and the goal is to get the school recognized tough. I am very pleased with the seniors. They )[0 gram who was also their only as a great program again. are the type of kids that I love coaching," soal scorer and Jennifer Frohlich, It had many great records in the' 80s and The Rivermen have found offense coming 1 strong mid-fielder. Anyonewho early '90s, !hought they would be far better from their freshman. I last season would have had With this group of players, Redmond Scott Luczak, Jason Aft and Mark rhan very good imagination. said the Rivermen could return to those Mendenhall are leading the team in points as But they proved all those glory days, freshman, eople correct as they broke the "I haven't had to motivate this team too "Those players will have some experience ;chool record for victories last much," he said. "I think we have made some under their belt next season," Redmond said. ~aturday . A trip to the National great strides to get this program recognized "We didn't put any pressure on them this sea­ [oumament could be around the as a soccer power again," son, We brought them in and said' Jet us teach :orner for this group, cUlrently Goalie Mark Lynn has been the team's you,' Next year we will expect us a little more." 'anked second in the region. Head best player this season. He has 108 saves The will have at least one more game after :oach Ken Hudson has put to­ and an 1.08 goals against average. He also their matches this past weekend. ~ether an amazing team. Other has five shutouts. The Ri vermen will have to defcat St. han midfielder Beth Ernst, the "Mark has been tremendous," Redmond Joseph's and Indianapolis to push themselves :Uverwomen didn'lhavea player said. "He makes saves every day in practice up in the conference rankings. hat stood out on the collegiate and the coaching staff wonder how he did it. They are currcntly 5-3-2 in the Great Lakes evel. They just play well to­ You hear other coaches talking about him, Valley Conference. The regular season ~ether, and that is why they are a They are very complementary and they are rankings determine the post-season tourna­ Ninner. also glad iliat he is a senior." ment seeding. The volleyball team is the With five seniors on the roster, senior "We're going into our final two games in a eam that has been the winner in leadership has been key. They have had to nice position" Redmond said. "If we take care he past two seasons. It made the photo: Ken Dunkin nurture the younger players, of our business and other teams loose, then we CAA tournament last season Rivermen midfielder Derick Kaspar headsthe ball in a game earlier this "This is a tough point of the season for can finish high in the conference rankings. OUf er a phenomenal regular sea­ season. me," Redmond said. "You are winding guys are looking forward to the chance." on. It graduated its starting set­ r, which 1 thought would hurt adly. If that wasn't bad enough, ey also lost two outside hitters r otherreasons. Only four play­ s returned from last season. Hockey club defeats et this team still could make the urnament this season. It has found a quality setter in aura Gray and a new offe,nsive SLU at Kiel Center eapon in Susan Claggett. It is so a winner. The I:uverwomen by Eric Thomas but they didn't show it tonight." e currently 17-7 and undoubt- of the Current staff The I:uvermen fell behind in the first pe­ dly will crack the 20 win pla­ riod, but senior Craig Herweck soon evened the .eau again, This is a good, young, The UM-St. Louis Rivermen hockey game at one goal apiece, scoring for the first ~xciting team that should keep club defeated St. Louis University Oct 28 time season. Assisting on the rush was Roger ""inning for many years, in a battle at the Kiel Center. Altman, who broke in on the left side and hit The Men's soccer team is The I:uvermen beat the Billikens 4-2. Herweck with a pass from the wing, Just eight mother team on the rise. It was a While they played in front of about 200 pro­ seconds later, following the face-off at center :lisappointrnent last year. The SLU fans in the large arena. ice, the puck was inSthe glove ofSLU's goalie, Rivenuen returned many great The I:uvermen started the game with an complements of Dave Hessell wrist shot. players,yet got off to a slow start experienced lineup. In goal was sophomore UM-St. Louis took up penalty-killing when md stumbled through an 8-9-3 I Ian Mackie; the starting defensemen were team new-comer Brian Shoffner, number 16, ;eason. The team seemed almost Jason Hessel! and Mike Oliva. was whistled for cross-checking. The I:uver­ incapable of winning lastseason, Oliva, in the first five minutes of action, men received powerful play from Herweck, - This yearis different. With Mark hittheBilliken' s captain with a stellar check, Brian Diel, Oliva and Altman. Despite being Lynn returning in goal this team slan1ming him against the boards in the one man short, the four repeatedly marched photo: Shelley Satke Jad promise. But with 14 new Rivermen's zonc. He remained on the ice down the ice, drove to net, ate the clock along Jlayers they knew that this sea­ for several minutes, requiring the aid of two the boards, and produced scoring chances for Riverman Brian Shoffner shoots into an open net against Saint Louis University. ;on would be tough. It is no sur­ coaches to return to the bench. Gholson's the shorthanded Rivermen. This gave a rest to xisc that Lynn has played spec­ next line out (Bryan Horn, Dave Hcssell and the already overworked Mackie. The I:uver­ all the saves he's having to make," second, Horn scored his third of the season to tie ~ acular , but the team still has a 9- Casey Gertken) continucd to apply the pres­ men continued to dominate throughout the pe­ 5-2 record, Scott Bokal began the second period in it. This goal resulted from Herweck and Altman sure that assistant coach Greg Gevers dc­ riod, outshooting SLU 12-6, With 14 new players adjust­ goal, marking his debut in the crease for the communicating well and moving the biscuit manded in the pre-game locker room chat. "These guys are not as good as they said ing was a major problem. But Riverrnen. Also on hand for body-checks and down the ice with two long, sharp passes. "I was happy with the way the team they were," Diel said, referring to an article in many of the newcomers were spills in Rivenuenjerseys were the two "Hanson Herweck, Oliva, Schoffner, and Dicl all pounded played, especially since this was our second the Webster-Kirkwood Journal in which SLU freshman, It is rarc that a fresh­ brothers," B.J. and Brad Grafeman, game of the season," Gholson said. "These had slammed the UM-St. Louis hockey pro­ man make any impact in his first With UM-St. Louis trailing 2-1 early in the guys haven't had a great deal of time to gel, gram. Their keeper is goin' out of his mind with see SLU, page 10 season, much less lead the team. These freshman have done just that. The top three scorers are freshman. Volleyball team ready for GLVC tournament action Scott Luczak le.ads with 17 by Brian Folsom Bellannine on Nov. 3. According to meet our goals and expectations," top of our game in order to succeed." After the weekend series, the I:uv­ points, followed by Jason Aft sports associate head coach Denise Sil vcster, the I:u vcr­ Silvester also added that there have As the I:uverwomen enter their erwomen play Kentucky Wesleyan on second wi th 15 points, With women were ready for these matches been certain areas were the Ri verwomen weekend road trip, they were expected Nov. 8, and Southern Indiana on Nov, coach Redmond recruiting these With only three matches remain­ she felt confident that the team can win, have excelled in all season, to be at full strength, as senior outside 9 at Mark Twain Building, TI1e GL VC type of players, it isn't long be­ ing until the Great Lakes Valley Con­ "We've got a good tcam, and we "We have done agoodjob with our hitter Sarah Zrout was expected return Tournament begins on Nov. 13, fore the team is back on the hunt ference CGL VC) Tournament, the 1996 feel we can compete with anyone," setting and our middle hitting offense." from an ankle sprain injury. Silvester .said she likes th e team 's for a national tournament berth. UM-St. Louis Womcn's Volleyball Silvester said. 'This is a tough road trip Silvester said. "Hopefully that will con­ Zrout suffered the injury in the chances. Sure, next season. isn't going to team headed to Kentucky with plenty and a big challenge for us, but we are tinue the rest of the way." middle of the match against SIU­ "We are going to have to knockoff be easy for them, They loose four of momentum. definitely capable of corning out on Setter Laura Gray has stepped into Ewardsville on Oct. 26, the first and second seeded teams to starters including Lynn. But if Fresh offconsecutive victories over top." the starting position. She leads the team "Sarah tested her ankle earlier in have a chance," she said, "We are go­ they can get a goalkeeper half as The Riverwomen (17-6 overall, 10- with 722 assists, At the same time, the week, and it got better every day, so ing to have to play extremely well, but good, they will be in great shape Indianapolis and SlUE on Oct. 25 and 26, the Riverwomen travcled to High­ 2 conference) are playing with a lot of Sil vester said that there is still some she'll be ready to go," Silvester said, we are definitely capable." next season.These teams proved "We will be at full strength, so we Silvester said that .if any team can that programs don ' t have to have land Heights, Ky ., to do battle. confidence and momentum, but work left to be done. should be alright" bad seasons back to back. They The I:uverwomen were scheduled Silvester said this was expected. "We need to be a little quicker on win a championship, this one has as just keep banging out the victo­ to take on Northern Kentucky and Indi­ "Expectations were high coming the court, as far as getting to the right With Zrout out of the line-up the good a chance as any, ries and keeping the post-season ana University ofPennsyl vania on Nov. into the season, but I've bcen satisfied spot in time," Silvester said. "We need team lacks one of their key wepons. "UM-St. Louis Volleyball is going jreams alive, 2, The Riverwomen then were sched­ with the way the girls have played so to stay hungry to achieve excellence, She is third on the team with 199 kills, to win a championship soon, so what uled to travel to Louisville, Ky" to play far," Silvester said, "Everyone on the and we can't let up because it's that she leads the team with 561 attempts. would be bctter than winning it thi s team has worked extremely hard to time of year where we have to be at the She also leads the team with 261 digs. year?" she said.

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Although the puck remained in scoreboard read 4-2, Riverrnen, with twice as many shots as Bokal or 1. Billiken territory, the the men in bur­ :05.5 seconds remaining in regula­ It could have been a 7-2 game." gundy and yellow couldn' t setup and tion. The team played the put another one away. It wasn't until "We simply outplayed SLU," Kentuckey Coo-Kats last week­ SLU yanked their goalie in the last Mackie said. end. minute of play that Schoffner deeked "It was the goalie that kept ' ern in The scores were not available a defender for an empty-nerter. The the game, just ask the team. He saw as of press time. Record, from page 9 .

. Hudson added that the team felt very confident heading into the championship game, especially coming off an impressive victory over SlUE. "We controlled the ball for most of the game and played very well," Hudson said. So far this season, Hudson said he has been satisfied with his tearn's play .. "We just need to continue to play consistently, and strong de­ fensively," he said. "Garnes are won with defense, and that will be our key." The Riverwomen were sched­ uled to play Wheeling Jesuit on . Nov. 2, and Ashland on Nov. 3. photo: Shelley Satke "Those are going to be tough Riverman Ian Mackie make a save against St. Louis Univer­ games, but we are very confident sity. right now," Hudson said.

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Life Services department of on Halloween." clothing area needy Children's. In addition to an office While everyone involved said that Send a brief description of the event along with counselors and therapists, it is the event was a great idea, Nolte said with time,location and contact person(s) to The by Kim Hudson uted by Thanksgiving. She said tt an elaborate playroom with books, that the notion was rather logical. news editor members of NOSA have been ve paints, video garnes, toys and more. "These kids can't go out trick-or­ Current and we'll place it in the Newswire. E­ supportive in the collection effo Mariyani Burns, a recreational treating," Nolte said, "So we'll bring mail: [email protected] Phone: 516-5174. The National Optometric Stu­ "[The members] have be therapy assistant and Child Life Ser­ the Halloween pleasures to them." dent Association is currently ask­ great," Adewale said. "People ha vices staff person, knew Nolte when Review, from page 1 ing the Univeristy community for really pulled together to get t he was a patient at Children's and help in their winter clothing drive. project underway." was on hand to help him in his efforts. said. cellors will report to him those concerned about how detailed the Adyenke Adewale, a second She went on to say that it \.I She said that the event helped further Safeguards within the current faculty who are essentially doing process would be," Pierce said. year optometry student, is spear­ remarkable that the membership the purpose of Child Life Services. system also help to ensure that nothing-no service, poor teach­ "Some faculty members are con­ heading a charitable effort by NOSA only a little over twenty has be "It's great for the kids," Bums any potentially problematic ing, no research," she said. cerned that the process may re­ to donate clothing to the area's poor. able to make advertisement po said, "We try to make [the atmo­ facutly members are identified Pierce said sl1e thinks post ten­ quire an undue burden of paper She, along with several NOSA ers, obtain the bins, empty them sphere in the department] as free as and given the proper attention. ure review would , simply struc­ work and evaluation, but most of members, is collecting clothing to a regular basis, sort the cloth possible because they are used to "Aside from the annual re­ ture the exisitng process and show them would be happy for anyone donate to the Urban League. She wash the dirty laundry and deli having tests and constantly being told view, there is an executive order that tenured faculty members are to see what they are doing." said the organization chose the Ur­ the donations to the Urban Leag what to do. This is a place were they from the president of the UM sys­ accountable to the University for Pierce said so there are no ban League because, unlike other According to Adewale, this drivI can relax." tem that says each year the chan- their performance after tenure. immediate plans to re-structure charitable foundations, it will give, just part of the service mission According to Pierce, the the review process. and not sell, the clothing to needy NOSA which attempts to info faculty's response to the possi­ The University of Missouri­ recipients. minorities about the career pm Join The Current ... bility of post tenure review has Kansas City is the only system "This is the first time NOSA has bilities in optometry. been favorable. campus that specifically calls its done this," Adewale said. "So far, The organization was foun( "Most faculty members, if they monitoring process post tenure the response has been great." as a support group for Afric' are concerned about it, are just review. There are two collection bins on American optometrists. Howe campus - one in the Marillac Hall Adewale said that anyone can j -LITMC\G lobby on South Campus and one in The group is also try ing to reac ... and wash the University Center lobby on to other organizations and stud 1996-1997 Yearly Anthology North Campus. Since the clothing to spread the word about c Poetry drive began Oct. 14, the bin in Ma­ opportunities in optometry. rillac had to be emptied at least "Nota whole lot ofpeoplek Limit: 5 Poems 1 No line Limit lOne poem per page .once a week to make room for more that [optometry] exists as a car Prose donations. However, collection has Adewale said. Limit: 2 Works 1 Typed-Obi Spaced 120 Pages Max been slower on North Campus. She invited any interested Art & Photography The drive will run through Nov. dents to contactNOSA advisor Limit: J Pieces 15, and the clothes will be distrib- Harris at 516-5603.

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