Current, September 10, 2012

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September 10, 2012 Vol. 46 Issue 1383 News 3 Features 4 Gallery 210 hosts a winning set of A&E 5 exhibits to kick off its fall season Opinions 6 GARRETT KING music and culture. associate professor of art and art history Phillip included sculpture, silk-screens, sketches, As is typical of Gallery 210’s receptions, the Robinson and professor of art and art history photography and even a graphic design portfolio. Staff Writer Comics 8 artists whose pieces were on display came to join Ken Anderson (all UMSL faculty presenting their Douglas stuck to mediums like enamel paint Gallery 210, University of Missouri – St. Louis’ in the festivities and field the questions of 210’s work for the Jubilee) were also present, as was and graphite, Alvarez used paper and mixed resident exporter of St. Louis art and culture, eager patrons. Arny Nadler, the sculptor behind “Whelm.” media and Corley employed cardstock, string and Mon kicked off its fall season on September 6 with a Thursday’s reception welcomed Deb Douglas, The artists’ work varied immensely. For dye. Each artist’s work communicated different public reception. The gallery’s latest Heather Corley and Gina Alvarez, who presented “Expsoure 15,” Douglas’s work featured blown up themes. Douglas prefers to capture such additions — “Exposure 15,” the UMSL Faculty their work in “Exposure 15.” Professor of collages; Corley had a unique sculptural piece abstractions as nostalgia, relationships and Jubilee and “Whelm” (the large metal sculpture photography, Dan Younger, associate professor called “Certain Uncertainty,” which took pattern in her work. Meanwhile, Alvarez’s pieces displayed on the gallery’s lawn) — were just a and fine arts coordinator Jeff Sippel, associate advantage of the gallery’s accommodating space communicated a sense of wonder and mystery. few of the attractions in an evening of food, professor of graphic design Gretchen Schisla, and Alvarez had several abstract features, The artwork on display for the Faculty Jubilee including some that were partially housed in was just as varied, featuring Younger’s evocative High: 81 blown glass containers. photography, Anderson’s bizarre sculptures, Low: 57 By contrast, Nadler’s “Whelm,” a very Sipple’s exquisite canvas paintings and noticeable piece by virtue of its prominent Schisla’s graphic design work. Ken Anderson’s placement near the Millennium Student Center’s Frankenstein-esque pieces were particularly Tue north parking lot, is a mass of metal rebar noteworthy, featuring bits of found objects knotted into a spiral sculpture. assembled into strange sculptural hodgepodges The work of the UMSL faculty on display for the with titles like “Hot Hoodoo Heat.” Jubilee held an equal degree of eclecticism and (continued on page 5) Exposure 15 at Gallery 210. Photo by Yeseul Park/The Current Campus food High: 86 UMSL promotes Low: 60 made easy HIV awareness ANYA GLUSHKO SHARON PRUITT Wed Assistant News Editor News Editor There are four easy ways to stay healthy and on top of your University of Missouri – St. Louis’s Office of Health, Wellness, college career: get enough sleep, study, relax and eat well. The Counseling and Disability Services promoted HIV Awareness by latter can be a problem for busy college students, but setting up an informational table in the Millennium Student conveniently, it is not difficult to find a place to eat at the Center’s Second Floor Rotunda on August 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 University of Missouri – St. Louis campus. It is important to find p.m. The table was set up to remind students that free HIV testing a place that suits your taste and demands the best. High: 88 and a variety of other health-related services are available South Campus’s Provincial House, which is powered by Sodexo Low: 65 to them. Dining Services, features a rare food-on-demand program. “I have found that by having weekly tables on specific areas of Students can order their meals at a computerized kiosk and have healthcare, a lot of students have various questions that I’m able their food cooked almost immediately by Sodexo chefs. Thu to help them with,” Kathy Castulik, health educator, nutrition The Provincial House dining hall features an all-you-can-eat specialist and diabetes educator for the Wellness Resource HIV testing station. Photo by Yeseul Park/The Current buffet setup and offers a wide range of foods to please Center, said. “I also let students know about Health Services: everybody’s taste buds. Students can get soup, salad, pizza, who we are and what we have to offer.” birth control services (including emergency contraception), pasta, homemade desserts and more. Fresh drinks include Students may also be seen by nurse practitioners for assessment pregnancy testing, well woman exams, immunizations, illness natural juices in flavors such as grape, orange, apple and and consultation; there is no fee for the majority of services that and injury visits, physical examinations, laboratory testing, cranberry. Many of the entrées include a “Build your Own” option do not include lab testing. Patients may be seen on a walk-in diabetes assessments and self-management, nutrition that allows customers to customize their meals. For instance, High: 88 basis, though students are advised to make an appointment assessment, alcohol awareness and education, HIV and STD one can order a sandwich without bread, and it will still be when possible. Referrals to medical facilities are provided when testing and urine drug screening. These services are free served as artistically as a picture on the plate. Low: 62 deemed necessary by a professional. for students. In addition to variety, Provincial House offers unbeatable University Health Services offers allergy injections, weight, University Health Services can also help students with smoking accessibility for UMSL students and staff. blood glucose and blood pressure checks, contraception and cessation education and guidance. (continued on page 3) “It is a convenient place to bring friends and family because it is Fri right next to the residence hall,” Maureen McCarthy, senior, anthropology, said. UMSL Career Services “I like eating at Pro Ho because there is a fixed price every time, and you can use your meal plan,” Christian Cohill, sophomore, studio art, said. holds first job fair of In addition to variety, High: 76 Provincial House offers Low: 57 the Fall 2012 semester unbeatable accessibility for ALBERT NALL “Job fairs are not just for current students. on the many ways in which job fairs can UMSL students and staff. They are also there for people in the benefit employers. “There is still time for Sat Staff Writer North Campus’s Millennium Student Center hosts several fast community, UMSL alumni as well as prospective organizations to get into this food options. In the Nosh, there is plenty of selection, from pizza The University of Missouri – St. Louis Fall individuals representing the companies in fall’s event,” Hedrick said. to sushi. The Pilot House contains our newest addition, the local Internship & Job Fair will be held on attendance,” Teresa Subway. And for a quick breakfast, beverage, or light snack, the September 14 at the Mark Twain Building Balestreri, Director While some students may be MSC second floor offers Einstein Bros Bagels. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will provide of Career Services tempted to contact companies “I like the Nosh because there is a large variety to chose from,” an opportunity for job seekers and at UMSL, said. before the job fair to get a leg-up Shatera Davis, sophomore, undeclared, said. prospective UMSL graduates to network Krista Hedrick, a High: 76 The Nosh has several restaurants. The soup and salad bar and discuss internship and employment staff member in the on the competition, Balestreri Low: 59 offers healthy choices of veggies, homemade soups and fresh opportunities with organizational Career Services advises against it. baked bread. At Simply to Go, one can grab an already prepared representatives at one location. Office, commented meal, choosing from sandwiches, salads, desserts and Balestreri added that over 100 microwavable meals. WOW! Cafe is famous for its spicy chicken Sun employers, schools and other wings and other southwestern-style meals. professional organizations are “It is fresh every day; I am sure of this because I work here,” expected to attend, and the Nikki Malone, a restaurant employee, said. numbers are being updated daily. The Nosh also offers hot pizza, homestyle cooking and The best way for job seekers to international food to meet a wide array of demands. prepare for a job fair is to Sushi by AFC brings an exotic flavor of oriental culture to research companies beforehand. the Nosh; it also offers vegetarian options such as cream High: 79 Ideally, job candidates will Low: 59 Writing a resume at the workshop. Photo by Yeseul Park/The Current (continued on page 3) cheese sushi and vegetable rolls. (continued on page 4) 2 UMSL’s independent student news September 10, 2012 thecurrent-online.com Your weekly calendar of campus events. “What’s Current” is a free service for Volume 46, Issue 1383 student organizations. Submissions must be turned in by 5 p.m.

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