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VOLUME 38 July 11 , Special 2005 Orientation ISSUE 1155 Edition
His/or)' and Traditions Pierre Laclede ·Honors College bids farewell to one of its founders John Onuska Jr. died of cancer in May
BY PAUL HACKBARTH honors college. Touhill desclibed News Editor Onuska as "very focused on the liber al arts and the importance of liberal arts to a person's education." Retired UM-St. Louis professor Touhill said Onuska was instl1l John Onuska Jr., who was one of the mental in changing the two-year hon founders. of the Pierre Laclede Honors ors program to a four-year college College, died of cancer of the esopha that is open to any student with any gus at a hospice in San Diego on May major. 23. Onuska came to the University in Onuska, 67, worked at UM-St. 1969 and became director of the hon Louis in the theater and English ors program in 1985, where he served departments for 30 years. He taught until 1991. He and other professors methodology, Shakespeare and StaI1ed the college to increase stu English literature classes. Onuska dents' experiences in different educa was also involved in student theater tional fields. prcxiuctions and worked with English Bohnenkamp said his involvement faculty as an associate chair of the led to determining the direction of the English department. He was also a future college. "He was velY com graduate coordinator for the English mitted to it," he said. master's degree program. Nancy Gleeson, assistant dean and Onuska, however, is most remem director of writing for the Honors bered for his work in the beginnings College, said, "Onuska had a strong of the Honors College. He and other personal vision of what the college colleagues helped transform the hon would become." ors program at ·UM-St Louis into the Gleeson knew Onuska as a col Honors College. league in the Engli h department. She Associate Dean Dennis described him as "pleasant, a perfec Bohnenkamp was introduced to ti onist and a private person:' She aid Onuska after Bohnenkamp became he et high academic standards for his involved in the Honors College. students. "He really valued high "Onuska was the director of the hon achieving students:' she said. ors program before there even was a "He was outgoing and an enthusi college," Bohnenkamp ex.plained. Mike Sherwinl tbe CUTTe1U astic professor," Bohnenkamp said. "I ''He was very instrunlental in setting really appreciate the opportunity he The Mmennium Student Center is the hub for student activities and services at UM-St. Louis. it up." gave me to work with him in the Onuska worked with former chan Honors College." cellor Blanche Touhill in setting up Onuskaretired from UM-St. Louis UM.. St. Louis at a the college. The two professors in 1999 and moved to San Diego ill . Get to know your campus with shared the same vision for the future 200 t glance The Current's Orientation Issue Campus founded: 1963 Recent UMKC plagiarism
BY MIKE SHERWIN wood tables on the first floor of the 2004 Enrollment: Editoi-in-Chie! Mercantile). Approximately 15,550 scandal highlights issue With the opening of the Blanche M. Touhill Welcome to UM-St. Louis! Performing Arts Cen~er, UM-St. Louis now The youngest of the four University of . holds bragging rights among the cultural per Students: . Missouri campuses, UM-St. Louis neverthe formance spaoes throughout the region . 61.9% female, 38.1% male of ac,ldemic dishonesty less has the second largest enrollment, behind Numerous free or discounted shows throughout only MizzOll- In the St Louis area, UM-St. the year allow students to take in a music, BY BEN SWOFFORD give you a view of the world in which Average Student Age: Louis is the largest educational institution and dance or theater perfOlmance within the aes News Associate no culture and no civilization and no the only public research institution. thetic.ally beautiful architecture of the PAC's 27.3 years of age society has ever had a monopoly on Despite its reputation as a commuter cam two theaters. UM-Kansas City Dean of Arts and wisdom and virtue. It will allow you pus, you will find that UM-St. Louis is really . However, cultural niceties aside, UM-St Sciences Bryan LeBeau was suspend to see ambiguous legacies j n the past. what you make of it. The University offers a Louis offers what you are looking for most: an School Colors: ed for allegedly plagiarizing portions to accent hybrid cultures, because vast array of opportunities for academic, per affordable, high-quality university education. Red and Gold of a commencement speech he gave in every culture that we know - including sonal, athletic and social growth. It's up to you The reason you will see UM-St. Louis parking December 2003. our own - is base in prut On fragments whether you want to make use of the opportu stickers and alwnni passes all over the bi-state leBeau was accused of copying of antecedent cultures." leBeau said. nities and resources at hand. region is because the University does just that: Athletics: certain portions of his speech from according to the spe ch as it was pulr With students from a wide mix of back it provides students from all backgrounds the . NCAA Division II one that Cornell West, professor at lished in the De·an's e\\ slelter No.7 grounds, you will likely attend courses with . means to get ahead through education. Princeton and leading African of UM-Kansas City. students who run the gamut from freshmen just We publish our ann~al orientation edition to American academic, gave at a Different portions of the speech out of high school to middle-aged profession acquaint new students with the canlpus com Mascot: Rivennan Wesleyan University commencement were similar, and at one point. LeBeau als, to retirees. With students from close to 100 munity, its history, traditions, and character. We in 1993. uses the san1e quotes from the same countries, you'll be sure to hear different lan hope that as you continue at the University, you LeBeau's speech had large por authors in the same order as West. guages and learn about different cultures. will continue to rely:on The Current to keep tions copied from West's speech The incident of plagiarism would The University offers students access to all you apprised of campus news and events (and almost word for word. have gone WIDoticed except for Sally of the academic libraries of the major research we'll even permit an ocoasional chuckle if we "A tragic sense of history will give Greene, professor at North Carolina universities of Missouri through the MOBIUS let a few typos slip through). Whether it is our you a view of the world in which no Chapel Hill, who Googled a Hegel system, allowing students to check out books of sports scores, our crossword puzzle, the week culture and no civilization and no quote that both West and LeBeau interest from specialized collections across the ly crime log, our news covetage, or our colum society has a monopoly on wisdom used. She found the comparisons state. nists, · we hope you will find something that and virtue. It would allow you to see between both speeches. . For lovers of the arts, UM-St. Louis houses will keep you picking up the paper each . ambiguous legacies in the past, to Raleigh Muns. l JM-St. Louis ref four art galleries, including the spectacular col Monday. accent hybrid culture, because every erence librarian and author of an lections of Western Art at the Mercantile On behalf of the staff at The CUrrent, 1'd like culture that we know is based in part Internet page exrunining plagiarim Library (if you're looking for a taste of the Ivy to extend a warm welcome to the newest mem on fragments of antecedent cultures," said the Internet ha~ become a great League, take a seat at one of the expansive bers of the UM-St. Louis community. West said in 1993, according to a trdll tool in detecting plagiarized material. script of the speech. "A realistic sense of history will see PbAGIARISM , page 9
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Mon. July 11 Rep. Maria Chappelle-Nadal of resume writing skills workshop for 2 p.m. in 278 MSC designed for job job search techniques. Advance regis Paul HalCkbarth ° NetUS Editor University City. KMOV Charmel 4 current UM-St. Louis students and seekers who do not possess extensive tration is required, Call 5111 or emoll I Melissa McCI'ary ,0 fw.lIw:rs.£ditor Mark: Twain to hold boy's News Anchor Julius Hunter will mod alumni from 1 p.m. to 2 p ,m. in the interviewing experience' or want to in person at 278 MSC. Daugherty '. Sports Editor erate the discussion on social secuirty. Car·eer Services Center loacted at 278 improve their general interviewing "ames basketball camp Catherine The event is free and open to the pub Millennium Student Center, Car'Cer skills. UM-St. Louis students and Sat. Aug. 20 ~•• H on'ielfer • t~ € E Editor lic, Refreshments will be served at Services can help students create or alumni willieam about interview for Chris Pilz, head men's basketball 'il'enaz Sf .,i3Zian ° Photo Di'Tiector coach, will hold basketball camps for 6:30 p.m. ASUM is sponsoring the improve their resumes. whether they mats, questions, employer research, Welcome Week Picnic Christine EecIestom ,. G7{1y £dttor boys ages five to 16, from Monday, event. Call 5105 for more informa are seeking an internship, part-time job interview attire and follow ups after the interview, Advance registration is Students, parents, fanlliies, friends. Gmfittl Taytot' • BUsfuess A.."Sociate July 11 through Friday, July 15 at the tion. or full time job. To register in advance faculty and staff are all welcomed to Ca:ltoo}list Mark Twain Athletics & Fitness call 5 11 1 or enIOll in person at 278 required. Call SIll or emoll in person Rudy Scoggins ° at Career Servioes, attend the "Welcome Back Week Center. University employees receive Wed. July 13 MSC. KeVin Ottley ° pJio to Associate Picnic" at 3:30 p,m. in the Nosh on the a 10 percent discount on camp tuition. ' Ben Swofford ° ews·rusociate STARS presents Science first floor of the MSC. The picnic will Visit http://WWW.lllnsl-sports.com or Thurs. July 2 1 Patricia Lee • Features Associate Sat. July 16 feature good food, music and prizes to call 5638 for more infOlmation. Inquiry and Career Confab seminar. Observatory to hold view Career Services to hold WID. ing, open house advanced int,erviewing Mon. July 11 Miles Patterson, psychology pro w orkshop Tues. Aug 23 StaH W,iters The physics and astronomy depart Monica Martin, Alberto Patino, Dave Rep. Clay to discuss fessor at UM-St. Louis, will discuss Rec Sports Day Seckman, Shanl!e DaviS, Tiffany social security in town· "Beyond Words: The How and Why of . ment \vill hold an open house at 9 p,m, Career Services at UM-St. Louis is Golatt, NaKenya Shur;nate, Tiffany Nonverbal Communication" at 10 a .TIl. at the Richard D. Schwartz offering a free workshop for current Patton , Will Melton, firancis Lam, hall style fonon Rec Sports is sponsoring a Rec in 104 Stadler Hall, The pres ntation is Observatory. Guests will be able to students and alumni on advanced Benjamin ls'rael Sports Day on the MSC patio from 10 part of the Students and Teachers as view Jupiter, Double-Double in Lyra, interviewing from 1 p,m. to 2 p .m. in Rep. William L. "Lacy" Clay a.rn. to 2 p.m. Students are welcome to u.s. Research Scientists (STARS) pro the Hercules Cluster and Ring Nebula 278 MSC. The workshop will cover will discuss social security in a town show off their gaming skills and win Staff Photographers gram. The event is fre·e and open to the In the case of inclement weather, the behavioral interviewing, trick ques hall style meeting in Ccntmy RoOlns , prizes in different contests available. Brian f.agnani pUblic, UM-St. Louis, Pfizer inc., open house will be held Sunday, July tions. case interviews and salary nego A and B of the Millennium Student i Solutia Inc., Saint Louis University. 17 at 9 p.m. The viewing is free and tiation. To register in advance. call Center at 7 p.m. The discussion panel Washington University, and the open to the pUblic. The Missouri 5111 or enroll in person at Otreer Wed. Aug. 24 will feature Max Richtman, executive . National Science Foundation and pace Consortium and department of Services, Adiliertisil1lg Ass4c'iate vice president of the National : Student Life to hold Academy of Science of St. Louis all physics and astronomy are sponsoring Alex Kerford Committee to Save Social Security; EXPO for student organi are sponsoring the event. Call 6 155 or . the event. Call 5706 for more infor Wed. July 2 7 the Rev. James Morris, vice president · e-mail [email protected] for more mation. zations of the St. Louis Interfaith Partnership information. Career Services to hold and pastor of Lane Tabernacle C.M.E. job search strategies Student Life will have more than 388 Mille.nnium Student Center Chmch; John Cross, political director . Wed. July 20 workshop 40 student organizations setup booths ' One U~ersity Boulevard of the Association of Community Thurs. July 14 Career Services to hold to give out information about their St. Louis, Missouri 63121 Organizations for Reform Now; clubs and orgar1izations in the Quad Career Services offers workshop on bas:ic inter Career Services is offering a job N~w5room 0 (311) -1D-jFI Thomas Helton, executive board ' from lOam. to 2 p.m, Students will resume w riting skills viewing se,an;h strategies" workShop from 1 p.m Advertising. [314) -J6-5J16 member of Associated Students of the I learn how to get involved on campus workshop to 2 p.m. in 278 MSC. Cunent stu Business • (314) 5 /6-'517..'i University of Missouri: Margarida and meet new people. Popcom and Career Services is holding a basic dents and alumni will learn about net Fax ° (-3 li) 51~Jf Jorge, director of Missourim1s United snow cones will be provided to Protect Social Seclllity; and state Career Service is offering a interviewing workshop from 1 p.rn. to workiing, Intemet resources, and other campus 388 MlilelmiW7l cim! Cenrer email ~ ______c_ m_a_I~_m_s______~ ______J ,[email protected]$l..edu website 1.1Itp.J/lt'WW,ibeat:rrnllohiille.com The following climinal incidents arrested and the vehicle recovered July 8, 2005: Stealing Under believes that one of these people stole area and in a vehicle. After conducting were reported to the UM-St. Louis without incident. $SOO.OO-University Meadows her compact discs. an investigation and search of the vebi- Police Depmtn1ent from June 12, 2005 July 8, 2005r Stealing Under July 9, 2005; Possession of Stolen . de, the officer found a loaded gun in to July 10, 2005, Please remember that $500.00 . Normandy Residence Hall The victim reported that thrL."C com Property, Unlawful possession of a the vehicle, This weapon was reported crime prevention is a community Two victims reported that their cell pact discs were stolen from the top of concealable weapon· Parking lot of as stolen from the city of Sullivan, Mo. he ( ..rent is pu'oIished weeI Coming to UM-St. Louis can be technology and meet representatives You could set the record for cheap to define "acceptable." make them clear. The attention, and they often conflict. exciting, yet challenging, whether from campus offices and student orga f ' alcohol consumption via keg stand Some students will morning after is no Determine how much attention you you're a freshman light out of high nizations. Each college will also pro during the first week of college. Then subscribe to their fami time to decide you will dedicate to each. Prioritize activi school or a transfer student fi'Om vide a presentation to students to you could go to class drunk. And ly's definitions, while should have slowed ties, plan ahead and give yourself another college. To help new students introduce them to the particular col throw up on your professor's shoes. others will renounce down. incentives. Think about it: where does feel welcome to the campus and intro lege they are entering. At the end of And try to seduce said professor to the standards set forth At some point you watching a late movie with friends duce them to the University. Student the day, students can register for class pass the class. at home. v.ill find yourself in a stand in comparison to the final exam Life has designated certain dates as es and visit the admissions office, ~ Who's going to stop you? You're For example, how setting involving alco you have early the next morning? orientations for new students. bookstore and advising center. an adult now. will you handle inti hol. Will you imbibe? Anticipate a night of studying, and Orientation events give students an Below is a list of the dates, times Newfound college freedom pre mate relationships? With whom will you schedule the movie for a different OppOltunity to meet administrators, and other infOImation needed to sents countless possibilities. As outra Mom probably won't drink? How often will evening. Promise yourself two hours tOUl' the campus, learn about campus attend the new student orientations. geous as the aforementioned scenario be sleeping on the you attend parties? of study for every hour at the movie. sounds, it isn't entirely improbable. dorm couch waiting for KATE DROLET How will you get You can't eliminate friends or books; Freshmen Orientation TRANSFERrnation Keep in mind that these potential real- your date to end. Dad MaMging Editor home? How will just learn to balance them. Sat. July 16, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. Aug. 13, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. • ities come with guaranteed conse won't ask where you drinking affect your Do you want to remember college Millennium Student Center Millennium Student Center quences. EvelY student must set per were all night. How academic priorities? as a fuzzy haze, a giant academic For incoming freshmen entering the This orientation is designed for new sonal standards before starting a col quickly do you want relationships to You will have to address these issues headache, a collection of regrets, or a colleges of bUSiness, education, nurs transfer students to the University lege career, or we will inevitably find progress? What is your stance on con at some point, and rash on-the-spot satisfying intellectual and emotional ing and the Joint Engineering from other four-year colleges or com ourselves engaged in regrettable situa traception? Are you prepared to han decisions affected by peer pressure period of growth? Decide now, Program. munity colleges. tions. dle the results of your actions? Before could yield negative repercussions. becanse graduation sneaks up quickly. Our parents have spent about two you even have coffee with the hot guy Social interaction is a significant If you're responsible, the only left TRANSFERrnation Honors College Orientation . Wdecades sharing their idea of accept from psych, establish personal stan element of the college experience. overs you'll carry on will be loan debt, Sat. July 30, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m . Fri. Aug 19, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. , able moral conduct. Now it's our tum dards. Know your expectations, and Community and class both demand a diploma and the memories. Millennium Student Center Provincial House This orientation keeps students trans The Pierre Laclede Honors College is ferring from other colleges in mind. hosting a new student orientation for The orientation is catered specifical currently enrolled Honors College I News Briefs ly to students entering the colleges of students. Arts & Sciences, Fine Arts & Mon. Aug 22 Communication and students with ~ Rep. William Lacy Clay Alumna First Day of Fall 2005 Semester Lishu Qu undeclared majors. Classes Begin! to head social security takes a look forum at UMSL at the planet Mars through the Congressman William "Lacy" main tele The Student Government Clay will visit UM-St. Louis for a scope of the .. town hall meeting on social security Richard D. Mon. July 11 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Schwartz in Century Rooms A and B of the Association welcomes you Observatory Millennium Student Center. on South Julius Hunter, news anchor for Campus in On behalf of the Student of a committee member, run for an KMOV Channel 4 News will mOd 2003. Govel1lment Association (SGA) I executive position, or decide that an erate the discussion. would like to extend a wel- active role in student gov Panelists for the discussion come to all of oUI new stu- el1lment is not the right fit • include Max Richtman, executive dents, and a welcome back for you, please stay vice president of the National to all of those returning. As informed and make your Committee to Save Social Security; students at this institution voice heard. Pastor James Morris of Lane you arc all members of As President of SGA, I Tabernacle C.M.E. Church and vice SGA and you are welcome am dedicated to not only president of the St. Louis Interfaith to attend meetings. join representing students, but · _ Partnership; John Cross, political committees, and make your also identifying issues and ~ coordinator of the Association of voice heard. answering questions that Community Organizations for Astronomy will hold an open house inclemenet weather occurs. the Since SGA's main you may have while at the Reform Now; Thomas Helton, exec Observatory to hold on Saturday, July 16 at 9 p.m. at the viewing will be moved to Sunday, charge is student represen D'Andre Braddix University. If you would like utive board member of ASUM; open house for viewing Richard D. Schwartz Observatory. July 17 at 9 p.m. tation we rely heavily on SGA President to speak with me or fellow Margarida Jorge, state director of Guests can view Jupiter, Double The observatory i located on student input. In tum, I urge members of my administra- Missourians United to Protect Social of Jupiter Double in Lyra. the Hercules Cluster South Campus, north of Marillac ill students to became involved with tion please stop by the SGA Office, SecUl1ty; and Missouri state Rep. student govel1lment in one capacity or which is located in Student Life. and Ring Nebula. The viewing is Hall. 'f'. Maria Chappelle-NadaL The Department of Physics and another. Whether you choose the role Thanks, and again, welcome! free and open to the public. If Save Dollars and Cents 1 "SPRING" INTO SAVINGS AT With Chartwells Debit @ University of Missouri - Sf. Louis SH LAG STUDENTID Special Student Discount for a limited time only Extra Value!!! 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Quiz each other, compare semester is slowly sneaking up, new instance, enjoy listening to music students 'Will have to face the dilem notes and predict test questions. while studying, but others may prefer mas of buying supplies and books, • Pick a study area with the right temperature, lighting, quiet. Other helpful ways that students familiarizing themselves with the enough materials and no distractions. could prepare for tests include formu campus, getting to know other stu • Decide what and when to study. Set and stick to lating their own questions, using text hints, answering and reciting, creating dents and finding their own study pat- deadlines. tern. review sheets or utilizing note cards Planning a good study routine is a and posters. key to success in college. The way stu important," Tagger said. ''Find out habits and techniques can vary from When the weather is gloomy, stu dents study will not only affect their what their best times are and the time person to person. Thao Nguyen, dents might want to pick a more com grade and intensify their learning where a student is the most alert is senior, biomedical engineering, said fortable or cozy place to study. lTi\1-St. experience, but it will also help them when they should study their hardest that she usually likes to study out Louis has a variety of study areas make the most of their education. subject." Tagger said that 80 percent doors, in places such as the quad locat available to students, such as the Students who procrastinate usually of the information on tests comes ed between Clark Hall and the Social "Quiet Lounge," located on the third find themselves heading for disaster. mainly from lecture, so class atten Sciences Building. floor of the Millennium Student When students wait until the night dance and paying attention is essential. ''1 usually like to study by myself Center, the ''Fireside Lounge," on the before a test or the night before a paper Kathy Castulik, University Health under nice conditions, especially when second floor of the MSC, the Nosh is dl,le, the amount of stress and ten Services Health Educator, said that there is good weather," Nguyen said. and the Thomas Jefferson Library. sion c,m build up. Lori Tagger, UM-St. staying healthy can also have an Other students, like Irene Adams, Counseling Services, in Room 126 Louis Counseling Services psycholo impact on the way students study. senior, criminal justice, believe that MSC, offers information and personal gist, said that there are numerous fac "Stay away from caffeine because studying depends on the amount of consultations about stre,ss , study skills tors that contribute to how well stu it gives you a high and low. Follow a classes one takes. and test taking. Additional help with dents study. good nutrition pattern and be sure to "A student should typically spend studying can be found in the Writing "Being very efficient in how to use get plenty of rest so that it's good, at least two hours for each credit hour Lab, located in 425 SSB, the Math time management and finding out how quality study time," Castulik said. studying per day," Adams said. "If a Lab in 409 SSB and at the Center for they will spend their time each week is Since everyone is different, study student is enrolled in 15 credit hours, it Academic Development in 507 Tower. 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It doesn't take a doctorate in biology to enjoy St. Louis' scientific sights Around the area, the St. Louis In the fall, the ICIE hosts a won Botanical Garden, the to focus attention on Missouri Botanical Garden World Aquarium (www.worldaquari- Science Center the Zoo and the derful, multi-media presentation by a 'Missouri Department of world ecological issues. (www.mobot.org) may look like a um.netlpublic/default.html). . .. Missouri Botanical Garden leap to gu~t lecturer at the Missouri Botanical Conservation, UM-St. Past winners include lovely walk in the park (and it is) but it The l\1issouri Department of rrund when you talk about science Garden. The lecture often takes us to Louis, the Nature Harrison Ford and is also full of botanical information for Conservation has plenty of science and related sights and activities for all ages. beautiful, distant wild lands, and is pre Conservancy, and the World Conservation, those who care to look. The Science nature-related activities throughout the But there are more than these most sented with big-screen projection of Center for · Conservation Teresa Heinz Kerry, and Center is strong on physics and paleon year. You can get more infmmation by familiar science institutions. Let's look color slides of these beautiful locales at and Sustainable more. For information tology, besides being fun. visiting their website at www.cooserva at these and more. the Botanical Garden's large auditori Development. These on the ICIE's activities Other fun and informative science tion.state.mo.us. The International Center for um. The Jane and Whitney Harris programs consist of a and lectures check their sights include the Sophie Sachs Those interested in anthropology ~ Tropical Ecology is not a physical site Lecture program offers an accessible one-day conference of website Butterfly House in West County (Faust should visit the Cal10kia Mounds site you can visit but it has a lot to offer and informative talk geared for both exhibits, workshops and http://icte.umsl.edu or Park, 15193 Olive, Chesterfield; near Collinsville, Ill. Not only is this those who have an interest in biology. non-scientists and scientists by a seminars, with expert call the department at www.butterflyhouse.org) where you the largest remaining mound in the area Established in 1990, the rCIE is a col world-recognized author or reSearcher. speakers focused on that BY CATHERINE 516-5219. can learn about species of butterflies and the site of a major center of the laboration between the University of Past lecturers have included David year's topic. Last fall's . Off campus, there are and their life-cycle while being sur Mississippian civilization, but it has a Missouri and the Missouri Botanical Quammen, author of the best-selling topic was conservation Science Columnist plenty of science-related roUnded by the beautiful specimens. At great interpretive center to help you Garden to prepare the next generation "Song of the Dodo", who gave a talk in MiSSOull and partici sights to visit. Although the Wild Canid Survival and Research understand the significance of the • of tropical ecologists through graduate entitled "Once There Were Lions." pants included St. Louis we often think of the Center (www.wolfsanctuary.org), you archeological site. Geology buffs have research and to educate the community While the talks are fascinating and Audubon Society, Trailnet, Eastern Zoo and the Science Center as muse can learn about efforts to save these lots to explore in MissoUll and a visit to through outreach programs. The pro informative, they are enjoyable as well Mo. Sierra Club, the Sophie Sachs urns for 19-ds (and they do have that wild creatures and at the Powder Valley the MissoUll Conservation website gran1 is the greatest concentration of and well worth the trip off campus. Butterfly House and many others. function) they are full of science infor Nature Interpretive Center, you can should point you in the right direction. tropical ecologists in the US. The In the past, the rCTE has also Other rCTE programs include a mation' if you take the time to read the immerse yourself in knowledge about There are many more science-relat rCTE also works closely with the St. offered a Conservation Forum in the gala dinner to honor an armual recipient information being presented. The Zoo Missouri ecology and a slice of the ed sights and activities, in the area and Louis Zoo and with the Center for Plant fall at the Zoo's Living World. The of the World Ecology Award. This pro (www.stlzoo.org) also serves as a Ozarks itself. The City Museum (a on campus, to take you out and put you y_Con servation, the Nature Conservancy, Conservation Forum is acollaboration gram is aimed at recognizing non-sci research site and is involved in the must-see for art and architecture fans) in touch with the world around you. It and Washington University. of the rCTE, the Zoo, Missouri entists who have done significant work effort to preserve wild species. The in downtown St. Louis also houses the is more than kids stuff. VILLAGES ·OF- -W--YNCREST invite you to stop by The Current's booth Focus on Life. St yle. You. on Saturday, July 16th in The Millennium Student Center 8640 Kingsbridge • (314) 991-31S0 to pick up a pass to see www.villagesofwyncrest.com for a virtual tour. Life. Best access to all STL has to offer. Time SaVing! This film is rated R for sadistic violence, strong sexual content, language and drug use. Style. Value added upgrades in your apartment, the core focus. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. One pass per person. No purchase necessary, YOU. Extras w/ you in mind. 24 hour fitness/laundry, covered parking & garages While supplies last. Employees of ali promotional partners and their agencies are not eligible. Clayton'sB,e$~ Kept Secret ,i .c; • _ _, • -.' , _ . • , UM-ST. LOUIS CAREER SERVICES Mark Your Calendar! Fall 2005 UMSL August Teacher Job Fair Thursday, August 4, 2005 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mark Twain Building, UM-St. Louis campus. Meet and interview with school district representatives just before school starts. Admission is free only for pre-registered current UMSL students and UMSL alunmi - you must present your admission ticket at the door. Pre-regis tration deadline is 7/28/05. Admission for non-UMSL job seekers and for UMSL students/ alumni who do not pre-register is $5.00 at the door. ResumeMania Week Monday, August 29,2005 - Friday, September 2,2005 FOR ALL MAJORS Career Services invites you to submit your resume on line at [email protected] so that one of our Career Specialists can critique it. Your resume will be critiqued and mailed to you within 24 hours! FREE Personal Checking • No monthly service charge Career Days 2005 Tuesday, September 13 & Wednesday, September 14, 2005 • No minimum balance 11 a.m. - 3 pm. • No deposit or withdrawal limits Century Rooms A, B, C, Millennium Student Center, UM-St. Louis campus. Meet with many employers each day to discuss employment opportunities! • FREE Visa® Check Card * This event is FREE and open to UM-St. Louis students and alumni ONLY. • FREE online and telephone account access On-Campus Interviews September 26, 2005 to November 18, 2005 ~------~ All interviews will take place in Career Services, 278 Millennium Student Center. Special Offer : Companies will schedule dates throughout the semester. You must be registered with Career Services and have your resume in our Candidate Receive $25 just for opening a new UMB Checking Account! Database to participate in these interviews. Visit our web page for a list of Bring this offer to the follOwing on-campus location: companies scheduled to interview on campus. U1v1 -St. Louis - Millennium Student Center Etiquette Banquet 8001 Natural Bridge Rd. Tuesday, November 8, 2005 314.612.8697 12:3Op.m. Offr:r o.pires Septembn 1, 20L15 Century Rooms, Millennium Student Center, UM-St. Louis campus. ~------~ When dining with employers or business associates, our manners convey our professionalism. Polish your etiquette skills - this lunch session includes guidance from a professional etiquette consultant. Tickets may be purchased in Career Services. Admission is $10 for Career Services registrants and $20 for all other students. Space is limited! Mortgages Home Equ.ity Loam Credit Cards Financial Plwll1ing Small BLLSiness Please contact Career Services for more information on any of these events: 278 MSC * 314-516-5111 M E ~BER FD IC [email protected] • Upon approval . . . www.umsl.edu/career Minlmurn $100 initial deposit r"luireci. $25 wiD be credited to your checking accowll within the next business day. Offer cannot be combllled WIth any other offer. Umit one per hOOlsclJold. Page 6 1k Current July 11 , 2005 Three UMSL complexes combine on campus and apartment-style living BY TIFFANY GOLATT UM- St Louis shuttle-bus stops where Park has the lowest rent rates at $350 StaJtWritIT students are picked up every 12 to 15 to $375 for one-bedroom apartments minutes and taken to and from the and $450 to $475 for two-bedroom campus. apartments. They are also the closest to Three complexes make up the Tenants at University Meadows the MetroLink station, and the options for students looking for on enjoy numerous amenities like a func Millennium Center. campus apartments: Mansion Hills (off tioning swimming pool, hot tub, sand Although all three apartments of Florissant Road south of Interstate volleyball court, pavilion ";vith grills accept financial aid and allow students 70), University Meadows (South and picnic tables, a carpeted clubhouse to charge their rents, by semester, to Campus on University Meadows with a big screen television, free basic their student accounts, only Mansion Drive), and University Park (Florissant cable and more. Hills and University Park do aot Road behind North Campus Metro "We make sure students enjoy liv require students to pay an application Link station). ing here," said Denise Giambelluca, fee or security deposit Students never Good commonalties about each of University Meadows Managing even have to see a bill if they have the complexes include their locations. Director. enough financial aid to cover the costs. Each complex is located within They also have one of the more On the other hand, the expenses three to 10 minutes walking distance attractive properties with freshly mani that come with living at University from the North campus as well as the cured green grass and hundreds of live Meadows can be costly. Meu·oLink stations, so tenants do not Iy and colorful flowers that adorn the Students pay almost $500 for one have to park on campus, thus avoiding lawns. room, in a two-bedroom apartment and expensive parking decals. Mansion Hills offers the most spa close to $400 for a bedroom with three The pool at the University Meadows housing complex located on South Campus. The University has Another advantage to campus liv cious two bedroom apartment of the other roommates. In addition, students three apartment-style residences on campus, the Meadows, Mansion Hills and University Park. ing is that students live close to several three, with a master bedroom, tons of pay a furniture rental fee of up to $420 resources such as the library and cam closet space, a balcony and decent size (whole year), a $150 refundable secu cafeteria. not offer separate leases for students . The waiting list is full and I don't pus computer labs. kitchens and bathrooms that room rity deposit, a $50 application fee, and Most importantly, things could tum with roommates. Thus, if one room know when we'll have anything for According to a study by the mates share. a $200 per semester charge fm unlim- . sour very quickly if students neglect to mate reneges on the contract, then the sure," said Dave Hart, University Park University of Southern Mississippi The fact that it is. located only sec ited internet and, (local) phone privi pay any balances left on their student other roommate must either pay both manager. Department of Residential Life, onds away from the Mark Twain leges through the University's net accounts. Not only might they be sub halves of the rentlocate a new room To find out more about University "Students who live on campus are also Athletics and Fitness Center is more work. Utilities are extra.. ject to eviction, but studentS' can be mate, or promptly "find another place to Meadows, contact Denise more likely to have more friends, bet than just a perk, especially considering The only unadded expense at prohibited from registering for classes, live. Giambelluca, at 516-7500. For ter employment opportunity (working the ten minute walking distance it is Mansion Hills and University Park is receiving transcripts, financial aid and In addition, acceptance into University Park and Mansion Hills, on campus), and healthier eating habits from McDonald's. Rent at Mansion electricity. However, unlike tenants at graduation. Mansion Hills OF University Park is contact Dave Hart, at 524-3446. To since campus dining facili ties general Hills is $480 and $620 per month for University Meadows, they must both Another potential problem for ten tough because they both have long and find other apartment options close to ly have stricter dining hOllIS." one and two bedroom apartments, pay a mandatory $200 fee per semester ants is that, unlike the Meadows, unpredictable waiting lists. campus, log onto w\l,'W.apartment Moreover, all three complexes have respectively. However, University for a meal plan usable in the campus Mansion Hills and University Park do ''We're backed up for a while here. guide. com for a complete listing. A comfortable head-start on next semester's reading Metrolink opens doors to St. louis BY MELISSA MCCRARY History Museum and the St. Louis Features ?ditor A rt hluseunl are all located in Forest Park. Fortunately, most of these offer free admission. Wondering what there is to do in The next stop after Forest Park is St. Louis or how to kill downtime in the Central West End, where people between classes might seem diffi can visit a variety of art galleries, cult, but you may find the antique shops and famous coffee MetroLink provides people with houses. The Coffee Cartel is one of rides to many of SI. Louis' popular the fanlOus coffee shops and is open attractions and entertainment 24 hours. In addition to their special venues. ty coffee drinks, they sell sandwich The average cost for a round-trip es and ice cream, have couches and ride on the MetroLink is about $3 a pool table, and offer Internet-ready per day; however, students at UM computers. Many students visit the SI. Louis can obtain a MetroLink Coffee Cartel as well as The Grind . pass for free from the , Cashier's for a quiet place to study . Office. As long as a student is While visiting the Central West enrolled part-time each semester, a End, those interested in American new card can be obtained and is authors might want to check out the valid for free rides. former residence of Tennessee With the rising cost of gas and Williams, who used his home as the transportation, the MetroLink can setting for his play "The Glass help people save money and elimi Menagerie." nate traffic time . when getting Still haven't decided where to go around the city. or what to see? Try the St. Louis I'll Some of the hottest stops include Union Station. Once a train station, the Delmar Loop, Forest Park, the it now houses a shopping mall and Mike Sherwinl The Cunent Central West End, Union Station, the hotel, with a lake and numerous Capuchina Taylor gets an early start on her reading for an upcoming course while relaxing by the MSC ponds on Thursday. Taylor . Civic Center, the Stadium, the eateries. works in the Advising office and is beginning the MFA program for poetry in the fall. Convention Center and Laclede's Over 90 shops, including The Landing. Body Shop, The Discovet)' Charmel, The University City Loop offers The Disney Store and the Cardinal's ~J a variety of restaurants and shops for Club House, make it easy to buy tourists to visit. One of the restau unique gifts and apparel. If you're rants is the famous Blueberry Hill hungry, Hard Rock Cafe, Hooters, Inten1 Diaries (where legendary performers like Houlihan's, Landry's Seafood and Chuck Berry, Tina Turner and John Station Grille ar·e also located there. Mayer have performed). While If the weather permits, visitors can chowing down a Coney-dog at Fitz's also ride paddle boats and feed the Gary explores "free spirit" with grass, erotic novel Rootbeer, one can watch how they large goldfish at the lake. produce and package their own root The MetroLinkalso provides beer; cream soda, grape soda and transportation to the Civic Center, [Editor's note: Gary Sohn left The ferent story. I decid over an ordinary, smoking pot. orange soda. The Melting Pot is a Stadium and the Convention Center, Current last spring to complete an ed that I wanted to mortal man during My father, on the other hand, had hot destination for those seeking a where fans can watch a St. Louis internship at NBC in New York City. be a "free spirit" a full moon. continued smoking pot. I remember romantic evening. Table-side din Billiken's basketball game, a "The Intern Diaries" captures Gary's and explore my As a matter of once walking in on him and some of ing-where visitors become chefs Cardinals baseball game, a Rams experiences traveling away from St. existence. I had fact, I took my first his buddies passing a joint in the and can cook their own delicious football game, concerts, ice-skating wuis and getting used to life in the been trapped inside hit of pot when I garage when I was six years old. They meal-is a highlight of the Melting perfomlances and annual conven- world of television. The internship is a conservative was just a fetus. My were sitting in a circle, surrounded by Pot. Along with dinner, Cicero's also . tions held at America's Center. over, but Gary will continue his chron fortress for 18 long morn told me that a thick fog of smoke that gave off a offers live entertainment, pool tables "I have rode the MetroLink to icles of working in New York and years with no she had smoked pot curious odm, laughing. I walked up to and darts. Busch Stadium to watch Cardinal's breaking in to the acting world. } women, drinks or when she was preg my dad and asked him what they were For music lovers, Vintage Vinyl games," Christopher Uptergrove, Adam Sandler, actor and comedian, partying; this nant with me and smoking because it did not smell like is the place to buy new and used senior, business administration, said. once said, "Chemistry can be a good should have been a had fu)ally given it cigarettes. My father, who was really music. If a student wants to check Laclede's Landing is another and bad thing. Chemistry is good crime. up when I almost honest with me, told me that they were out old fashionable clothing, they place that students might want to when you make love with it. Both of my par, died. smoking "grass." I noticed that their can stop in Rag-O-Rama or one of travel aboard the MetroLink. At Chemistry is bad when you make ents were free lov Apparently, I bag of "grass" was low, so I went out the other boutiques along Delmar Laclede's Landing, students can take crack with it." ing spirits from the had almost suffo side to get them some more from the Boulevard. Those looking to relax a journey to the top of the Riverfront Waking up with cuts and bruises on 70s who had lis GARY SOHN cated to death when front yard. might want to pick up a refreshing Arch, try their hand at Black Jack at my body from a party in Brooklyn the tened to rock n' roll New York Correspondent I was sleeping on I was always trying to be helpful to beverage at Starbucks or St. Louis President's Casino, experience a other night, I am reminded of my par· and smoked pot. my stomach while my dad whether he was in the garage Bubble Tea and take a stroll down riverboat excursion or take a tour tying days back in Missouri. Even my maternal my mother and her working on his muscle cars, like his the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Other through the old St. Louis Court I did a lot of crazy things when I grandmother was listening to heavy sister were getting high in the next 1968 Plymouth Road Runner, or attractions in the Loop include the House. moved out of my mom and stepdad's metal bands like Judas Priest and room. After getting high they decided building something for my mom. Pageant, Pin-Up Bowl and the Tivoli '1 usually go downtown to the house. For 18 years I had obeyed my Pantera. So it should not have been a to check up on me. It was then that My dad was very gifted when it Theater. Landing, to hang out with my mother-for the most part-and was a surprise to anyone--especially my they noticed that I was turning blue came to working with · tools or If that does not sound interesting friends," Ryan Mattingly, senior, "good boy." I did not drink, do drugs parents-that I turned out to be a free and had stopped breathing. My moth machines. He taught himself now to enough, Forest Park is the next stop accounting, said. or have sex. Heck, I did not even date. loving spirit too; it's in my blood. er later recalled quickly picking me up be a plumber by watching hi-s older along MetroLink. There, students Whether it provides a day of My mom told me that you only date It would only be a matter of time from my crib and spanking me on my brother do it. can relieve stress in between classes adventure, a voyage through the oity when you are ready to get married. So, before the party beast within me would behind. This had knocked the wind by enjoying lunch with friends in the or just a way to get to classes, the I did not date. break out and take over the "good back in me, and I, then, started breath park or by getting some exercise MetroLink can take students wher But after I moved out of my par boy," like the nocturnal beast, other ing again. After almost dying, she see INTERN DIARIES, page 13 along the biking and walking trails. ever they want to go in under an ent's house, it became an entirely dif- wise known as the werewolf, takes swore to herself that she would stop The Jewelbox, the SI. Louis Zoo, the hour. July 11, 2005 11t.e Current Page 7 i ) '( /IlS/ )0 I 'I (II i( )J I of the dreaded yellow parking ticket? A how-to guide for parking at UMSL and avoiding or appealing citations BY BEN SwOFFORD who have a pass that is affixed to Students who News Associate . another car. They also provide appeal don't want to be forms for students who believe they ticketed during were wrongly ticketed. the summer With the start of the fall semester, For $10 a day students can also while visiting the a wave of new freshmen and transfer purchase daily parking passes. bookstore or students will learn about the parking Parking permits for cars are $1£ per signing up for If you rules and regulations of UM-St. credit hour for students, half that for classes can park want to Louis the hard way. motorcycles. Full time teachers pay at spots with Perennially high on the list of stu $62 per month, while part time teach parking meters appeal a d~nts' concerns is the cost of parking ers pay half that. (maximum time is ticket: passes and parking tickets at this Parking stickers ilTe supposed to 50 minutes) or mostly commuter University. be affixed to the window on the out they can pur • You have two , Leonidas Gutierrez, director of side of the car. Tickets will be given chase a $10 one weeks to appeal a Parking and Transportation for improper display of the tag. day parking pass Services, wants new students to "We get a lot of complaints for no University parking at the Parking understand that if they follow reason. Students are losing a lot of and ticket. the rules, parking should not time for no reason. If students affix Transportation be a problem. the pass to the outside of their car, office. • Ticket appeal foans "The. purpose [of parking there would not be a problem," are available at the • 1(;italtiOIllS J is not to look for a Gutierrez said . Parking and way to get illegal parkers," Passes left on the dashboard of the were paillted in teacher parking lots. way to truly solve any parking prob Transportation office at Gutierrez said. "The idea is to con- . car are stolen at much higher rates In addition, clearer and more visible lems. 7700 Florissant Rd. trol parking, so we don't have a situ than those affixed to windows. It is parking signs have been made. These Students can also appeal parking (across from the Fine ation where those who have a permit also easier to pass the parking permit renovations are all part of the tickets to the Student Court, which is and a right to park can't find a spot." around to friends, Gutierrez said. University's plan to conserve green comprised of a board of three stu Arts Building). In 2004, Parking and Summer is a slow time for areas. dents who hear appeals on issues Transportation generated $345,000 Parking and Transportation. The "We try to focus on and promote ranging from academics to parking. in parking citation revenue. flow of students ebbs, and parking walking and alternate forms of trans For an appeal, students must show Make sure your-parking pass is d\splayed correctly Writing tickets, however, is not all lots remain empty. . Parking and portation," Gutierrez said. grounds for a reversal of a ticket, . that Parking and Transportation does. Transportation spends that time Students can use their free along with any proof pertinent to the Permits must be affixed to the lower left outside rear window, driver's Located at 7700 Florissant Road, the preparing the parking lots for the fall. Metrolink and bus passes provided case. Students should use the Parking side of standard automobiles. For convertibles, and trucks - apply to department is located ideally to serve More than $30,000 of work has by the University or the new and Tran~portation Regulations and outside front windshield, lower right-hand comer, passenger's side. students who take 1-70. been put into the lots. Fresh yellow Ferguson bike trail, which opened Guidelines, which are available on Parking and Transportation offers lines have been painted in student during the end of last semester, the Internet and inside the Parking free daily parking passes to students parking lots and fresh white lines Gutierrez said, adding it is the only and Transportation office. PLAGIARISM, from page 1 "You can look in databases. Do on the web is Tumitin.com, a subscrip tion of plagiarism, including use of does investigate and make recommen giarism per semester and that it is a plagiarism cases. "[The UM-St. Louis •• some phrase searching. You can look tion based site that certain colleges use, quotes \vithout crediting the source, dations on outcomes of cases. Every problem on all of the UM campuses. plagiarism policy] is pretty standard. on the Internet as a whole. The back including St. Louis Community unacknowledged buying of material case has different outcomes and sanc "Disciplinary action ranges from a Basically, don't do it, and if you do, we side of being able to plagiarize from College. With Tumitin.com teachers produced -by others and unacknowl tions. It depends on the case," Lori warning for the first offense to expUl are going to hit you real hard," Muns the Internet is being able to catch it so _submit students' papers to the site, cre edged collaboration. Morgan, executive assistant in the sion for extreme cases," Smith said, said. much easier with the Internet," MUDS ating a huge database of papers and When plagiarism is discovered by office of the vice chancellor for acade adding that "most expUlsions are Students can appeal decisions to the said. ensuring students' papers do not get teachers, they are obliged to report the mic affairs, said. repeat offenders." Student Conduct Committee Review ~ ' The three ways faculty search for passed around. incident to Academic Affairs \vitlrin 14 Tanisha Smith, assistant to the dean UM-St. Louis also uses and to the chancellor as a last resort. plagiarized material are proprietary '''There's a large bunch of commer days, the Academic Dishonesty of the graduate school, is that person. Discretionary Sanctions, which usual "In a sense, good plagiarism takes sites owned by the university, search cial software for plagiarism," Muns Guidelines states. Students accused of Smith investigates every case of pla ly involve volunteer work for the as much effort as thinking and writing engines and commercial sites, Muns said. plagiarism are then supposed to attend giarism on campus and takes part in offending student. 'on your own, anyway. [For] bad pla said. The UM-St. Louis Student an informal disciplinary hearing. the disciplinary hearings. She said it is The vice chancellor for Academic giarism, you're going to gel caught The most pdpi1l,ar'commerCj a'1 ~she e Wts a three-part defini- 'The University has a person who possible to see 10 to 15 cases of pla- Affairs makes the final verdict in all and busted.,' Muns said. 'I Welcome Picnic I Saturday, August 20, 2005 3:30pm in the Nosh Students, parents, children, families, friends, faculty and staff are all welcome to MTV Beach Party I Friday, August 26, 2005 celebrate the beginning of another school year at UM-St. Louis during the "Bring 8pm-Midnight at University Meadows Apartment Complex Pool Your Best Game" Welcome Back Picnic. So bring the crew and come enjoy some Wear your swimsuit and come hang out with Thea Gantt from th Real World, good food, music and try your luck with the "spinner" to win great prizes! Chicago and another surprise Real World guest at the MTV Beach Party! Win great prizes in the mechanical bull riding contest and the dance competition! Spirit Day I Monday, August 22, 2005 Wear your best suit 'cause there will be an awesome prize for best swimsuit! There will be a live DL good food and prizes! 10-2pm in the Quad Spirit Day is a new tradition to UM-St. Louis. The UM-St. Louis Athletes will show new students around campus and the UMSL F1f-mes will be performing. There Snow Cones on the Bridge I Monday, August 29, 2005 will be free food and prizes! Don't miss out on the Nspirit wigs" to wear to all the 11-1 pm on the MSC Bridge athletic games. Come meet the Campus Administrators, the Student Life staff and enjoy a refreshing FREE snow cone before or after class! Rec Sports Day I Tuesday, August 23, 2005 10-2pm on the MSC Patio Game Night I Tuesday, August 30, 2005 Corre show off your "gaming" skills and ha~e some fun with Rec Sports! There 6-9pm in the Nosh will be contests and awesome prizes! Come enjoy free snacks and great prizes while playing jeopardy, Giant Twista and Mega jenga! EXPO I Wednesday, August 24, 2005 10-2pm in the Quad PsychiC Fair I Wednesday, August 31, 2005 Come see what UMSL- The Game of Student Life is all about. Over 40 campus 11-2pm' in the Nosh organizations will have booths set up and will be giving out information of their The Psychic Fair will feature entertainment from caricaturists, tarot card readers organizations and how to get involved on campus. The events also help students and more! All FREE!! learn more about the campus and meet new people while having fun. There will • be free popcorn and snow cones too! Michael Johns: las Vegas Hypnotist I Wednesday, August 31, 2005 7pm in the JC Penny Auditorium Drive-ln Movie N·ight I Thursday, August 25, 2005 Come enjoy an evening of pure enchantment with Illusionist Michael johns! Be a Movie starting at 9pm in Parking Lot C part of the show! Watch your friends be hypnotized and act like they have never UPB Presents: Drive-in Movie Night. Come join us for an awesome movie acted before. - exper~ncel All you have to do is pull up in Parkjng Lot C outside the first floor of the MSC and you will be able to tune your radio to hear the movie through your own car speakers and enjoy a NEW RELEASE in the comforts of your own car. For more information about any of these events, call 314.516.5555 or Movie to be. announced! 516.5531 or stop by Student Life in 366 Millennium Student Center. Check us out at http://www.umsl.edulstudentlife! Page 8 c Public transportation provides free alternative to parking fees UM-St. Louis ... UMSL students get a free Metro pass students ,can ride the MetroLink (left) good for the MetroLink and buses for free with the UM-St. Louis Students living along the route can College iPass BY BENJ AMIN ISRAEL take the bus to the North Hanley (below) which ~ Staff Writer MetroLink Station and ride to campus registered stu from there. The two branches of the dents can pick . route extend from St. Louis up at the Office Parking fees are high at UM-St. Conununity College at Meramec and of Admissions Louis-$270 for a 15-credit-hour St. Anthony's Hospital in the south.to or the Cashiers semester-and students quickly find Jamestown Mall in the north. office.MetroLink out that the campus police hand out The Natural Bridge bus comes has park-and- lots of tickets. from downtown, down Market Street ride lots at the However, there is a free way to to Jefferson Avenue, north to Natural Hanley or avoid paying for parking. Use public Bridge Road and west to campus with Delmar stations. transportation. The Cashier's Office a slight detour to th~ UM-St. Louis has wallet-sized passes available to all South MetroLink Station. From the UM-St. Louis students good for west, it starts at the North Hanley ulilirnited free rides on all Metro MetroLink Station and takes Hanley buses and MetroLink until the end of Road to Natural Bridge Road. It runs the semester. roughly twice an hour. Ye.ars ago, the UM-St. Louis The North County Shuttle starts at administration traded the land for two the UM-St. Louis-South MetroLink MetroLink stations for a reduced rate Station, runs past the UM-St. Louis on the passes. Students with cars can North Mea·oLink Station, east drive to the MetroLink stations with through NOimandy, north through parking lots at North Hanley, Rock Ferguson, past St. Louis Community Road, Wellston, Delmar and nearly College at Florissant Valley and takes every station on the East Side, accord a semicircular route through North ing to the Metro web site, www.met County ending up at River Roads. It Millermium Student Center, or one Concerned Scientists web site, rostlouis.org. Bicyclists Cim take their luns once every hour. can find them online at www.metrost www.ucsusa.org. cars and trucks are bikes on the trains, too. Buses link most of St. Louis city louis.org. However, an upside to the largest source of air pollution in If you are unwilling or unable to and county with MetroLink stations. buses is that they are arr- conditioned, the United States. They cause "nearly walk from the stations to class or the Getting to campus can be time con and you can study while en route. two-thirds of the carbon monoxide, a library, the campus shuttles will pick suming, however. For example if you CoUege students who are chroni third of the nitrogen oxides, and a you up and drop you off. live in Hazelwood near Village cally short of money can save signifi quarter of the hydrocarbons in our In addition, two Metro bus routes, Square Shopping Center and you cantly. Cars are expensive to main atmosphere." the Natural Bridge and the North need to get to campus for a 9:30 a.m. tain. The American Automobile Go up the Gateway Arch on a County Shuttle, come right through class, you would need to take the 8:31 Association 2005 edition of "Your smoggy day and see how difficult it is campus. Metro rerouted its North Hazelwood-Ferguson bus for the Driving Costs" estimates that the to see anything. Smog is not only County lines in June. It folded the half-hour ride to the North Hanley average dIiver spends 56.1 cents per ugly. It also causes serious health Ferguson route that used to come MetroLink Station, then take the short mile to operate a car figuring in main problems. Then compare the free pass through campus into the North ride to campus. tenance and insurance, as well as for Metro and a $30-per-credit-hour County Shuttle and re-routed the Because buses run infrequently, gasoline. parking permit and make up your Cross County line so it bypasses cam riders calTY bus schedules with them Lookillg at driving as an environ mind on what the best way to get to pus and stays on Hanley Road. at all times. These are available at the mentalist, according to the Union of campus this year is. • rSl s or & COlTIputer hop Your one stop shop for textbooks, school supplies, UMSL clothing &gifts, general books and anything else you need to bea successful college student. Stop by and see our ever-expanding selection of dorm supplies. We've Got Spirit How About You? . . \1) New selection of UMSL spirit'wear is now ··r------~ available . 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July 11, 2005 C([llljJllS L((e ...... _.-_.,_._._- .. --'"----- nlEy SAIO WE MlG+IT SO I/VHAT DID nlE STUDENT G~NWNT WANT m QI.W:;E Don't see a student group you want to join? Start your own! SAY A900r OOR a.~ IDEA'? T\lE~ML UM-St. Louis has to offer. Many of that wouJd provide fun and entertain are eligible for financial support BY MELlSS~ MCCRARY \ I these groups hold informational booths, ment to students," Iaggu Vadiuel, grad through the Student Activities Budget Features Editor recruiting days and welcome events uate, computer science, said. Committee and can receive student throughout the year. Pat Shennan, in the Office of leadership and organization awards. Although UM-St. Louis has over Students can access an information Student Life, said that creating a cam In the new student organization 150 registered and recognized campus al list and the. descriptions of all the pus organization is a step-by-step packet, organizations must list their clubs and organizations, some students organizations by accessing the Office of process. officers, including the president, trea might find it hard to select one that will Student Life's web site at "Students who wish to begin their surer, SGA Student Assembly benefit them or might not know how to www.umsl.edu/studentlife/osl!index.ht own organization can pick. up an appli Representative and the .advisor of the get involved at the beginning of the ml. cation packet in the Student Life group. year. Getting to know other students, fos Office," Sherman said. "An organiza Another step in beginning a new Registered student organizations tering one's college gro\lVfu, improving tion needs 10 people to become a rec student organization is that a student focus on a variety of topics or disci a resume; developing effective commu ognized or registered group. If they must include the organization purpose, plines like community service, debate, nication skills and having fun when not have 15 or more people, they can qual the goals of the established group, leadership, writing, art and Greek life. doing course work are some of the ben ify for a budget." agenda plans and membership require Amnesty International, Chain of Arts, efits of getting involved in extracurricu , A student org~on with 10 ments. The Current, Mock Trial Team, lar activities. members is given the right to have a Sherman said that once an applica Horizons Peer Educators, Delta Sigma If students cannot find an organiza University name for identification pur tion is turned in it must be approved by Pi, Sigma Gamma Rho, Gallery Visio, tion that will cater to their needs, they poses, the opportunity to participate in the Student Government Association said. "Once a group becomes approved, decide whether they want to beco Student Government Association and can create their own organization. University sponsored events and has and by the facuJty senate. a letter welcoming them aboard is sent active members of an already existin the Biological Society are just a few of "If 1 could create my own campus uSe of campus facilities and services. "The time that it takes for a group to to the organization's leader." campus organization or become the many different organizations that . organization, it would be a humor club Active groups with at least 13 members become registered varies," Sherman Now is the time for students to president of a future club. Greek Life Greek life welcomes incoming students First, let me welcome you to the which a prospective member I University of Missouri-St. Louis! about the Greek community and There are many aspects of the college sororities/fraternities on campus. that you \Ifill leam about in your time Although being in a sorority/frate here, but let me elaborate on nity is not for everyone, I llJge you t one-Greek Life. Joining a sorority or come join us in the process and try fraternity provides the opportunity to out I For more information, go t build leadership skills, get involved in www.umsl.edu.click on the A campus and community activities, index at the top, then click on "G' meet so many great people involved in Once there, click on "Greek Life' the Greek community, make memo This will take you to the home p you eou{e{ five here .... ries and friendships that will last 'a life for Greek Life and you can then 100 time, and truly enhance the overall into the different sororities and frate college experience. Joining a sorori nities on canlpus and futd out mo ty Ifratermty pushes you to strive for infonuation about the one you , academic excellence, while at the interested in. Good luck, and hopefu san1e time giving you the oppoltunity ly I will see YQu join the Greek COl •, for fun and excitement! munity! , I encourage you to look in to for \ Sincerely, , mal recmiunent for the Greek social \ ,, organization that you are interested in. Christina Stephan, Panhellenic , ...... Formal RecruitmenLi<; the process by President , .;; ## .lit " , ~ .. .. I , # .. .. , , .. .. ,, ,, I, ,, ,, , , I \ , , ...... , ,, .... , I ~ UMSL offers study abroad .... ,.... ,, ...... , , ,, .. .. , , , .. ~ programs to 80 countries ~ .. - ~ 1, ...... ; 1 It , BY NAKENYA SHUMATE one-on-one. Global awareness an I , Sta.!f\Vriter personal growth are some of the tc , motivators that persuade students 1 take study abroad courses agaiJ , v,'hen attending classes every day Nancy Nelson, a UM-St. Louis sn , can have as much appeal as sniffing dent, is cmrenUy studying Genuan Cll \ .. ,through your year-old garbage, UM tme abroad in Vielma, Austria as pa .. .. StLouis' study abroad programs can of a two week summer program. '11 offer students the opportunity to add a opportunity of being abroad is wh '"-. -.~ ..... -...... little excitement to their education. attracted me to the progranl more th, ...... The Center for International the actual program outline." sai Studies presents each student with the Nelson. She was also influenced to ! .. ~ .. choice to study abroad at one of UM .. .. because she received a scholarship. .. , St. Louis' 80 international exchange Naturally, there may · be positi1 , partners all over the world. Students and negative matters in travelinJ! ar I can choose from progranls that last students need to be prepared fa; an' , , from as little as two weeks to one aca thing. Some negative feedback all ~ demic year, depending on their Cradock has received involves the la , ~ " lifestyle and situation. guage barrier and the fact that tI ~, ,,~ All students are encouraged to take teaching methods are very differe advantage of the study abroad oppor1u from those in the United States. 'N11l nities and should consider the one year asked if those things can ruin the exp programs if possible. "Years ago rience, Nelson said "you truly feel tb studying abroad was thought of as only the atmosphere is more conducive for elite students," slrid Carol Cradock, the inunerl;ion process and is a hand International Business Specialist for on experience." UM-St. Louis. Some students may not Underneath the experience, the IX realize that studying abroad is an sonal growth, the social life, and d attainable goaL fun and adventure lies the core goal Cradock has worked in the the study abroad program: educatic International Studies Office for six "Students should consider stu! years and has a lot of knowledge about abroad as an essential part of their ed the progranls offered. She recom cation" Cradock said. mends short-term faculty-led pro Generally, study abroad prograr grams for freshmen. have an application process, financ P 5tPPLYNOW Cradock chose to work in the aid process and will apply toward yo International Studies Office because of UM-St.Louis degree. Students c: her love of travel and desire to work choose from six faculty-led progrm '1.1Jv1.SL 'Resiaentia{ Life 314-516-6877 directly v.cith students. She feels many or the independent progranlS. StudeI students choose to study abroad for the must have a 2.75 GPA for most PI fitly://www. ums Cedu/serv ices/res rife worldly experience. "Studying abroad grams and there are language restr not only lets you know about other cuJ tions for others. tures and countries, it aisa allows you Students who want more inforn to learn about yourself' Cradock said tion about study abroad programs c She ha<; heard from students who visit the Center for Internatior j\ have studied abroad that the best Studies Lanamark in yroviding tfie finest in aspects of studying abroad are the http://www. umsl.edu/stud yabroad ST'ucfent Rousing at 11M-St. Louis social experience and meeting people at 221 MSC. f · www.thecurrentonline.co Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Jage 10 _ .-... _---- . ------_._._---- IIIIni • _d•• BY WIL L M ELTON him passionate about pursuing one of Tomorrow and the Pierre Laclede Staff Write,. the key aims of ASUM: informing stu Honors College Student Association. dents about how politics affects their "I think on campus 1'd really like to lives. see more things run by the students ASUM's executive b"oard member "Politics in general allows people and less apathy," Helton said. -homas Helton almost passed UM-St. to question themselves and also to Involvement has been a problem many .ouis by when he was choosing which question the people that the majority student organizations have had to oUege to attend. voted for," Helton said. "There's struggle with. Many students attribute Helton, sophomore, political sci something bigger that you have to stop the problem to that fact that UM-St nce, moved arOlmd a lot while he was ignoring, which is your state and local Louis has a significant number of ;rowing up and wound up living most government" commuter students. If that time in Austin, Texas. His for Helton is confident that ASUM can Helton said that while the Iler interest of one day attending become an important hub of student University is taking steps to change Vashington University's School of involvement. One of his many goals is that, it will not happen overnight. "It ..aw drew him to look into St. Louis the idea of developing a database of will take time. Obviously we don't olleges. information "about all the state repre have the housing, we don't have all the Helton said that while UM-St. sentatives, all the state senators, and so services, and so I think that the new "ouis was not his first choice, upon on," that students can freely access if dorms being built on South Campus 'isiting campus he changed his mind. "they need to write a paper on some are a step in the right direction," "As soon as I went into the one or are just interested in knowing." Helton said. 'The chancellor definitely IIillennium Student Center, I felt com Ultimately, Helton said his objec has great aspirations for the campus." ortable and Tkne w this was it," Helton tive is to ensure that ASUM remains Helton will be participating in a aid. 'The more I get involved on cam loyal to the student's interests and ded town hall forum on Social Security IUS I start to see great things about this icated in their effort.~ of lobbying for hosted by Rep. William Lacy Clay at 7 ampus. I won't say that UMSL is the legislation that will benefit all students. p.m. on Monday, July 11 in the lest campus in the world, but it's num "Our purpose is to give back to the stu Millennium Student Center. ler one in my heart." dents," Helton said. Helton views the panel as an excel Helton, who has aspirations of Besides ASUM, Helton also works lent opportunity for, "an open discus 1elng a judge, currently serves as the in the admissions office giving tours to sion on social security reform since the Thomas Helton, sophomore, political science, gives a tour of the UM-st. Louis campus to the family 'xecutive board member for the potential students and as a mentor at current Bush administration has a plan of a prospective student on Friday afternoon. Helton will appear as part of a panel discussion on \.ssociated Students of the University new student orientations. He was last to reform and privatize it." social security reform with Rep. William Lacy Clay, Jr. on Monday evening in the MSC. )f Missouri. year's sergeant-at-arms in the Student "It will be a good chance for the Helton's interest in politics and his Government Association and is a students and people from the commu stands, but to also learn more about the know a lot about social security," know, the more informed they will be lesire for helping students has made member of Students Today Alumni nity to come in and see where Clay topic since I don't think. a lot of people Helton said. 'The more the. people if a vote comes up." I Choosing a major or a future career through these descriptions and thinking Il ay seem impossible when high Choosing a major is the first step towards succeess about your future is worth it. 'hool graduation has just ended, but Another way that undecided stu ~e continually rising costs of college dents can save money is by completing r d the amount of tim~ it takes to degree at UM-St. Louis must complete Not knowing sider in the long run assignments or tak~ exams for classes all of their general education and ceive a degree make it crucial for stu 42 credit hours for the general educa which degree pro might sound good, outside your major or general educa required courses at a community or 2- nts to have an idea about what field tion requirement during their first two gram you want to but some degrees tion requirements can waste time that year college before investing their hard ey want to study in college. years. That gives stu dents an extra 18 begin gives some stu demand extra could be better spent on a declared earned cash at a university. The Los Angeles-based Higher credit hours to decide which classes dents the opportunity emphasis on particu major or minor. Those who are still unsure about ucation Research Institute conclud they would like to take. to hoose a variety of lar areas, such as tak The UM-St Louis Web site lists and their future should make use of campus in a nationwide study in 2002 that During those first two years, a full course in which they ing a foreign lan gives a description of all the 46 under resources like acadernic adyisors, f4pe rcent of students entered college time UM-St. Louis f:>tudent typically might be interested. guage. graduate, seven pre-professional, 30 counseling services or career seIY1ces s undecided freshmen. These results spends approximately $1 2,990 in edu However, having an Taking an extra Master's and 13 Doctoral programs to assist in choosing a major and plan 10wed that the number of undecided cational fees. undecided future also psychology or crimi offered. ning for a career. lajors was up 1.7 percent since 1966. With an extra 18 hours, students has many disadvan nal justice course as Courses available at UM-St. Louis How students plan to spend their study also revealed that at least 60 who have a declared major or an idea tage . BY MELISSA McCRARY an elective could range from accounting, biotechnology college time and dollars is up to them, of undecided students usually of a major can make the luost of their Choosing classes Features Editor eventual!y be thrown and education to nursing and more. but ruItering-college with an intended their major at least once during money by getting a jump start on their because they seem ont or ~ot applied With over 100 study areas available, . major is a smart way to keep college time in college. core classes. Then they will be on their like they would be interesting or towards a particular degree. Getting selecting a major should not be a diffi costs down and get a head start on a Students seeking a baccalaureate way to graduating sooner. because it might be something to CO[l- motivated to go to class, do homework cult task. Taking the time to look career. \'fI) A L THIS INCLUD D! basic cable television, water & gas, full kitchens, live-on management, laundry faCilities, sparkling swimming pool and spa, sand voJleyball court, picnic pavilion,' clubhouse with big screen .TV and great social and educational. eventsl July 11, 2005 ~he. Current Page 11 . Canzpus Sports • 11 teams compete Introduction to OM-St.louis athletics in NCAA Division II BY .JAMES DAUGHERTY ence get a lot more funding than we fell VIctIm to Northern Kentucky Sports Editor do, but we work hard with what we've University was women's softball. got. This is one of the toughest confer They were eliminated by the Norse in ences in the country, and starting next the first round of the conference tour year it is also going to be one of the nament after posting an 18-28 overall To evaluate UM-St. Louis athletics, biggest with the addition of Drury, record and a 7-13 conference record. it is first necessary to understand the Rockhurst and Rolla," Buchanan said. The men's basketball team made the position the school is in, For starters, So how does UM-St. Louis stack conference tournament after a tbree this is an NCAA Division II school. up against the competition? year absence. They were eliminated by Being at the NCAA Division II level Unfortunately, not very well. The most the number one team in conference, places certain rules and restrictions on successful sports at UM-St. Louis last Southern Indiana University. The the University that administrators and year were the men's tennis, women's team'STecord was 9-19 with a confer coaches have to follow, but for the soccer, women's softball, and men's ence record of 5-15. sports fan the important thing to know basketball teams, all of which qualified In between the teams that made it to is that it generally gives us athletes that for the post-season. The men's tennis the post-season and those that didn't · are a step below Division I schools, team was the most successful sport for are the UM-St. Louis golf teams. AJI like Saint Louis University, and a step the University this past year, The members of the conference compete in above Division ill schools, like Rivermen finished fourth in confer the conference tournament, regardless Washington University. ence and ninth in the region while also of the past rankings, Both golf teams With that said, we would compare getting the doubles team of Mike finished ninth out of ten. our athletic program to universities Schaaf and Stephen Pobst ranked ninth Men's soccer finished the season like UM-Rolla, SIU-Edwardsville or in the region. Their overall record was with a 7-11-2 record and a 3-6-1 con Truman State. UM-St. Louis competes 9-8 and they finished 5-3 in conference ference · record. The team began the against a set of 14 schools in what is play. They were one position out of the conference season 3-0, then dropped known as the Great Lakes Valley regional tournament. their next six conference games-one Conference. Our athletic ranking, Women's soccer, softball, and of which they lost in overtime and two nationally, is first detennined by our men's basketball were all eliminated in of which they lost in double overtime. conference standing, then regional the first round of the conference tour The women's volleyball team finished standing arid finally, national standing. nament, but women's soccer had a bet 9-17 overall and had a 4-12 conference Even though UM-St. Louis does ter record than the others. record. ence. Last but not least, the women's and previous years is the, number of granl will fare better than last year is not compete against large schools like The Riverwomen finished with a 9- , The men's baseball team finished tennis team had an overall record of 2- returning underclassmen, In the past it impossible to tell, but at least the num MizlOu, the Great Lakes Valley 9-1 overall record and a 4-5-1 confer 18-33 and had a 10-30 record in con 8 and a conference record of 2-7. seems recruiting was centered more bers reflect Addington's assessment: Conference is by no means weak. ence record. The team was eliminated ference play, drastically falling from Despite last year's lackluster around one or two year transfer stu eight out of eleven All-Conference According to women's basketball head by conference champ Northern last year's second place finish in the results, UM-St. Louis Sports dents, but this time we have students selections from last year are returning coach Lee Buchanan, it is one of the , Kentucky University in the conference conference tournament. The women's Information Director Todd Addington returning who did very well as fresh underclassmen, toughest conferences in the country. tournament. basketball team finished 6-21 overall, sees potential for improvement. "A big man and sophomores," + "Some of the schools in our confer- Another UM-St: Louis team that and posted a 2-18 record in confer- difference between this corning year Whether or not the athletics pro- Having a ball ... or twO ... Intramural sports at UMSL engage student athletes BY FRANCIS LAM popUlation, and this showed with stu Staff Writer dent participation increasing by 20,3 percent over the past two years. The annual goal for the Intramural pro In the world of campus intramural gram is to increase overall participa sports, victory will bring you the spot tion by 3 percent or more, light, a semester of bragging rights, a The first e.vent of the fall takes free t -shirt and a photo on the place at 11 a,m. on Aug, 23 at the "Winners" notice board. Defeat will Millennium Student Center. During '4' leave you waiting for four months in "Campus Recreation Day," there will vain hoping for a chance at redemp be plenty of activities to take part in, tion. This is followed by tennis on Sept. 10 Unfortunately for Brent Essner, he on the newly refurbished tennis courts suffered defeat in last year's 4O-yard behind the Mark Twain Athletic build dash by a mere 0,27 seconds, "It was ing. a hard loss to swallow, definitely, The tennis competition is fli ghted They gave me a t-shirt anyway for fin so you can play others of roughly your ishing second but it's not the same. I'll O"in skill level. Then, throughout the be back next year to take my throne as fall will be other events-which are the fastest man over 40 yards in free of charge-such as volleyball, UMSL." indoor soccer, a horseback trail ride Brent clocked 5,04 seconds, just and flag football, Also, for a small behind James Daugherty who came in cost, studenl, and faculty can take pal"! with a time of 4.77 seconds. in events such as demolition ball and The intramurals have two full time paintbali, I staff memben;; Pam Steinmetz, who is The staff at Campus Recreation is the coordinator of intramuraJs and continually working on ways to Susan Dibb, who is assistant coordi increase student involvement. "We nator. won't be satisfied until our pal"!icipa Last year's intramural program had tion rate. is 100 percent," Steinmetz a total of 4,200 individuals taking Palt said. in 60 recreational activities, This was If you are interested in finding outl Brian Fagnanil '!be CllnY!nt compared to the total of 3,635 partici more about intramurals or would like pants in the 2003-04 school year. to sign up, you can visit the website Deryn Carter, assistant basketball coach, instructs boys ages 5 through 16 on basketball skills and techniques. Carter's There is a focus on engaging more www.umsl.edu/services/recsport or instniction is part of the summer basketball camps offered by the Mark Twain Athletic and Fitness Center. The basketball of UM-St. Louis' residential student call (314) 516-5326, camps run this week through July 15. University employees receive a 10 percent discount on camp tuition. Campus Recreation offers alternate sport leagues BY FRANCIS LAM so much fun and great value for StajfWn'ter money as there was a lot of food Campus Recreation provides: there, I'm defInitely going to play In the fall of 1971, UM-St. Louis again." opened its new 3.5 rnillion brick If you are interested in inproving sports facility, called the Mark • Intramurals allow students to play cer your general health, then Campus Twain Multi-Purpose Building, The tain individual, dual or team sports by joining Recreation also offers a variety of building's opening signaled a new Wellness classes. These include era in intramural and recreational their own league. spinning, yoga, and plenty of cardio activities, which has grown in par workouts with different trainers. If ticipation throughout the years. these are not to your liking but you Today, the Mark Twain building • RecTreks are off-campus outings where still want to work out, then personal is home to the Campus Recreation . trainers can be assigned to' you, Office, which is the first place you students can partiCipate in paintball, horse Campus Recreation really does see upon entering the building. The back riding, ski trips and more. provide something for everyone and objective of Campus Recreation, it is a great chance to meet lots of according to its website, is to new people. Students, faculty, staff "enrich the academic mission of the • Wellness Classes offer students practice and alumni can enjoy the benefits of University by supporting the total an active, healthy lifestyle that development and well-being of all at spinning, yoga and cardiovascular workouts incorporates sport, fitness, and members of our diverse UMSL with different trainers. leisure activities. community," Pam Steinmetz, coordinator of " • . Last year over 4,000 people took intramurals, said, "\Ve're always part in activities such as traditional looking for new ways to publicize events like basketball and flag foot community members with a currimt what are known as 'RecTreks,' these events to the students. There ball, but also a variety of new events recreation pass can enter for a small which are off-campus activities pro are a lot of notices on bulletin like Texas hold-em and 2-ball soc fee. However. student athletes can viding low-cost fun to students. boards. We find that when people try cer. It is also Walth noting that the not participate in their own particu EVents include paintball, ,a ski trip an event for the first time, they have intramural events are free of charge lar sport while ex-varsity members and demolition baU, which is a game so much fun and we hope they come to participate in. are limited to one per team. These involving bumper cars, a small tar back with some friends." For more But there are a few 'eligibility' rules are designed to make the sports get, a ball and small hand-held information, call (3l4) 516-5326 or File Photo: Kevin Ottley! Tbf Qm(111 ruleS. Students, faculty, staff and competitive but still remain lots of lacrosse like sticks. Mike Schaaf, a visit www.umsl.edulservices/rec Student athletes participate in a game of wallyball, one of many their spouses are all able to compete fun. senior who played in last year's sport. recreational sports provided by Campus Recreation at the Mark in the intran1Urals. Also, Alumni and Campus Recreation also offers demolition ball event, said "it was Twain gymnasium and fitness center. 12 ------_.------.------Cal-npus SpOJ1S amiliar faces stand out as UMSL looks for eaders in sports at UMSL new recruits BY FRANCIS LAM Division I transfer and McKenna is a Staff Writer transfer from Meramec Community By .JAMES DAUGHERTY also play defense. She was second jumper, and especially when he doubles matches. As a freshman College. Sports Editor on the team with 48 blocks and third dishes the ball, he is unstoppable in Lam was outstanding, finishing U Some coaches will tell you that For the women's soccer team, on the team with 255 digs. Coach this conference. He cannot be S in singles and 11-10 in doubles. the hardest part of their job comes Coach Beth Goetz has eight new Although all athletes contribute Josh Lauer sees her being key to guarded by players at this level He will only be a junior next year, during the off-season as they franti players so far, four of which are the team's Success and are impor next year 's success. "Claudia has a when he executes those three and according to Coach Rick cally search for new talent to fill the junior transfers. Three of these girls there are few that stand out chance to be the best player in con things," Pilz said. Gyllenborg "hopefully we will con spots vacated from the previous year. come from Meramec Community their peers and become lead- ferenc e next year. We are looking Alen Jujic led the Men's Soccer tinue to see the sanle degree of New student-athletes come from College: Callie Fischer, Shea Kelly SOme of these leaders are the for her to be our on court leader," Team as a junior last year. Playing improvement," Gyllenborg said. high schools, transfer from colleges and Erin Sanders. Fischer and Kelly explosive and exciting to Lauer said. from the midfield position he Men's Golfer Michael Lueders around the nation and we even were named Junior College All others are simply the most Blair Schuppan was another out totaled 14 points with four goals, earned First Team All-Conference receive a few from abroad. Here is a Americans. The following are a few standing freshman for UM -St. six assists, and two game-winning honors largely because of his third quick glance at some of the new The other junior transfer is Maura the best athletes that UM-St. Louis last year. While playing mid goals. On his career he has nine place finish at the GLVC tourna UM-St. Louis student-athletes you Cullen who comes from Little Rock, has to offer, and all of them fielder for the Women's Soccer goals and ten assists for 28 total ment. Lueders shot a tournament shall be seeing on campus for at least Arkansas. Also joining the team will recognized All-Conference Team Schuppan led the points. He will be returning to lead best 2-under par in the third round the next year. be Tara Reitz, a sophomore transfer of the Great Lakes Valley Riverwomen's defense and created the Rivennen's offense again this to move into the top three. On the Men's basketball head coach from Indiana State, and three freshc attacking opportunities for their year. season he averaged a team best 75.8 Chris Pilz has three confirmed men, Mary Behrmann, Krisie others are more offense. Even though she was pri There are four returning First per round. His third place finish at recruits so far. Aaron Jackson from Muesenfechter and Angela Red. Team All- ma,rily a defender she still scored Team All-Conference athletes this the GLVC tournament was his best Mineral Area College attended Muesenfechter comes from Fort eight points to be the fourth most year. Two men's tennis players, finish all year. Hazelwood Central High School in Zumwalt North high school and four Second effecti ve offensive player for the Mike Schaaf and Francis Lam, Josh Morgan, UM-St. Louis St Louis. Jackson made the Missouri Coach Goetz expects big things from players: team. Her game-winning goal on golfer Michael Lueders, and base baseball player mayor may not be All-State team as a senior. Nathan her. "[1v1uesenfechterJ was an honor Medina, Blair Schuppan, Sep. 24 gave the Riverwomen a ball player Josh Morgan. back last year-the New York Whittaker come from Sullivan High able mention All-Metro and we Griffin, and Alen Jujic. much needed victory over confer Mike Schaaf was named to the Yankees have to decide whether or school where he broke the school expect her to contribute to the team comes from a different sport ence foe Bellarmine. All-Conference team for the second not to make him a good enough record for points with over 2000 and immediately. Also Tara Reitz v.ill th different skills, but all of them Jonathan Griffin has had three time in his career. Playing the num offer. Morgan led the team with a was selected to the Missouri All make a big impact on our program years to establish himself as the ber two singles position for the .330 batting average, 63 hits, seven State team three times. Irmantas with her technical ability and playing Rivermen's most valuable basket Men's Tennis Team he finished 6-3 triples, nine home runs, and 30 Griksas spent his senior year of high experience," Goetz said. Team's best offensive ball player. Griffin began his career . in singles and at the number one stolen bases. He was second on the school in the US at Roanoke Rick Gyllenborg will be coaching . Last season, while just a averaging 8. 8ppg, 5.7rpg, and 23 doubles position he finished 7-4 . team with 38 runs and third on the Catholic in VIrginia where he helped both the men's and women's tennis shman. she led the team with 277 assists, and through hard work His doubles play with partner team with 28 RBI's. His versatility the team take the state champi programs for 2005-2006. He has two . for an average of 3.15 a game. increased his numbers dramatically. Stephen Pobst got him ranked ninth makes ' him even more dangerous onship. new recruits for the men's team. recorded double-digit kills in Last season he led the team in four in the region for doubles. than his numbers indicate, he Coach Lee Buchanan currently Peter Hantack from Fort Zumwalt matches. Even more impressive categories with 19.2ppg, S.9rpg, Francis Lam led the Men's played both pitcher and outfielder has six new players for the upcoming South comes in as a freshman and her kills is her serve - last year and 102 assists, and 35 steals. Tennis Team in the number one sin for the Rivermen and is what Coach women's basketball season. Three of James Rigby will be a one year Coach Chris Pilz sees unlimited gles spot. He finished the year with Jim Brady calls "a five-tool player." them are junior transfers: Jennifer exchange student from the averaged .53 aces a game. potential for Griffin. "When Griffin a 10-3 record in singles matches at Look for these players to lead Martin comes ' from Campbell University of Ottawa. There will be her offensive ability she can penetrates, hits his mid-range the number one position and 8-5 in UM-St. Louis again next year. University in North Carolina, three new 'women's tennis players. Jennifer Dewell joins from Francis Molly Striler will be a sophomore Marion University in South Carolina coming from the St Louis area. and Shelby Horgan comes from Adriana Garcia hails from San Luis McHenry Community College in Potosi, Mexico but attended Christ aches announce tentative schedules for fall illinois. Also joining from illinois is The King high school in England. Jessica Wendeln, a sophomore trans Finally Sara Davidson will be fresh fer from Robert Morris College. Two man from La Salle, Ontario. BY .JAMES DAUGHERTY were forced to play defending champi the team's Achilles heel. The girls so r am looking forward to this freshmen complete the recruits with Coach Josh Lauer of the volley Sports Editor on Northern Kentucky University in Rivermen will begin playing on Aug. season. With the returning players and Kendra Donley from Mahomet ball team has yet to confirm all of his the first round of the conference tour 16 and the first home game will be on the new recruits we are going to be Seymour High School, lllinois, and recruits for the upcoming fall season Although the schedules are still nament in a game they lost 4-1. Sept 3 against Benedictine. competitive," Gyllenborg said. Tasha Hack from Mount Vernon but one who is d~finitely joirung is ~entative, UM-St. Louis coaches and Riverwomen Coach Beth Goetz Women's volleyball did not qualify Last year the team only had six High School in Indiana. freshman Joslyn Brown from Jolie keams are preparing for the upcoming said this season will be another cIi£fi for the conference tournament and is players and was forced to default Coach Dan King of the men's Catholic Academy who looks to fall season. Fall sports at UM-St. cult one, especially after the loss of still adjusting to new coach Josh matches on several occasions due to soccer team has seven confinned major in criminal justice. ''I'm excit ouis are men's and women's soccer, star forward Sonya Hauan. "We are Lauer. Lauer has been busy in the off injuries. The women's tennis schedule recruits all from the St Louis area. ed to meet lots of new people," she women's volleyball, women's golf, anxious to work hard and put the best season recruiting and trying to rebuild will begin on Sept. 17 and the first Coming to the team are Colin Huber, said, "and I'm also looking forward and women's tennis. Men's tennis and team on the field this season. We may a badly depleted team. The good news home match will be Sept. 21 against Luke Spain, Jared Smith, Chris to playing with a new group of golf also participate in fall but their have to be a really hard-working blue is that Heather Nichols and Claudia Lewis and Clark. Paasch, Dennis Horan, Justin girls." tournaments are strictly for warm-up collar team," Goetz said. The Medina, the team's best offensive The women's golf team had a fan Pastemeck and Brian Mckenna. Keep an eye out for all these new and practice, as their primary seaSon is Riverwomen's schedule begins on players, are both returning to the line tastic spring season placing first in Smith and Paasch attended names to appear in the sports pages the winter. Aug. 26 against Ashland. up . The women's volleyball season three different tournaments. However, Hazelwood West High School, while through the upcoming fall and spring Coming off of a disappointing last The men's soccer team also will start on Aug. 26 and the first home the team will be hard-pressed to . Horan went to C.B.C. Pastemeck is a seasons. year is the women's soccer team. The endured a difficult season last year, but game will be Sept. 21 against replace star golfer Lauren Glenn who team began the year in good position fortunately for the Rivermen, Alen Washington University. graduated last year. Their schedule is after having advanced to the confer Jujic and Matt Andersen, the team's Women's tennis is- back under not yet decided, but typically the team ence semifmals the four previous top two scorers, are returning this year. Coach Rick Gyllenborg's reins after travels to various country clubs to years, but a five game slide towards This is particularly good news for the going through two coaches in one compete in tournaments beginning the end devastated their ranking. They team because offense has often been year. "I have a full team with eight Sept. 1. The Current needs your help,,, Gain experience, get paid and have fun with a job at yoUr award·winning campus paper. Currently hiring: • Business Associate • Sports Editor, StaJI writers Women's Men's Women's Women's •. Proofreader Soccer Soccer Tennis Volleyball • Distribution Manager • Page Designer Aug. 26 Sept. 3 Sept. 21 Sept. 21 • Music Critic • vs. Ashland • vs Benedictine • vs LeWis & Clark • vs. Wash. 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':U·••• : Chile PIar or· ••••uu. . 314-522-2020 www.othodge.-com IN THEATERS FRIDAY, JULY 29TH! "1'- Current July 11, 2005 Page 1 ~~:rERN DIARIES, from page 6 . .. - ..... - . ~ .- ---.- -.- . -.. -- .•.. - . --_.. -,- _._-_.__ ... _----_._- ----_._--- "---'--'------_._. He built a second bathroom for my would bring out the free spirit in me. not know what sex was. I did not even mom in the country by himself. I 1 remember seeing my first naked realize until years later that I had acci remember he used to rebuild engines girl. She was in my mom's bathroom dentally walked in on my parents hav that were hanging in the garage. My closet. ing sex. I remember my mom telling dad even knew how to work on and My father had passed away when I me at the time that they were just operate heavy farm equipment was nine, and we decided to move 0ut wrestling in the bed--and yes, I am that I would often follow my dad around of our old house and into another one gullible, because I had believed her. and bring him tools on the job or in the that did not have so many haunting I remember staring at the topless garage--or even a Busch beer when he memories. woman for a while until my mom was working in the garden. When I was packing stuff into boxes walked in and asked me why it was tak So, I thought I was being helpful from the bathroom that my father had ing so long to pack. She saw the book in when I returned to the garage with a built for my mom, I noticed a novel on my hand and asked what it was. I hand handful of grass from the front yard. I the top shelf behind a bunch of towels. ed her the book and told her that I found handed him the grass and said, "Here It was a romance novel. On the cover it while packing (And wouldn't you daddy, I picked some more grass for was this beautiful woman with a nice . know, I get in trouble even though I was you." I remember my dad and his tan (not like the ones I see today where trying to be honest). She scolded me for friends fell to the ground, with tears in their skin turns orange and they look looking at the naked woman and then their eyes, from laughing so hard. After like a piece of sweet and sour chicken), claimed that she did not know how it my dad stopped laughing so much, he long dark brown hair, wearing a white got in the house in the first place (This picked me up and kissed me on the dress with her top down and her time I was not so gullible. I knew it was forehead and said, 'Thanks Bubba bosoms hanging out. hers'). hind" (a nickname given tome because I remember staring at the book's That was my first sexual epiphany. my dad's nickname was "Bubba" and I cover in awe. I had never seen, what My second sexual epiphany hap was always following behind him). My I had called them at that time, girls' pened when I encountered a poison ivy dad then told me that they were smok "boobies" before. I was excited by bush while playing basebalL That bush ing a different kind of grass. what I had seen, but not in a sexual way. would forever change my outlook on I never really understood the differ I was excited because it was taboo and sex. That plant was my "tree of knowl ence between the grass they were because it was also something that I edge of good and eviL" After brushing smoking and the grass in the front yard was not supposed to be looking at it. I ,up against it I would soon see how Mike Sherwinl The Cu rren until years later when a full moon was only 9 years old at the time and did naked I was too. HoWW'W'WWL Teri and Pamela Northcross browse the new exhibit by Chicago-based artist Dzine at Gallery 210 during an opening reception Friday evening. The exhibit, "Beautiful Otherness," features acrylic anci glass beads on canvas and will be on display until Aug. 27. ATTENTION UMSL .holds many venues for A&E BY CATHERINE presents All That Tap XIV and OIl on campus. Ga.llery Two-Ten is loca.t1 MARQUiS-HOMEYER Aug. 20, the Bosman Twins a.re in ed near the nOlth ca.mpus Metroli~ concert. The fall semester starts off station, in the building next to th All Majors A&EEditor with an evening with film director campus secwity building. The ga.lle Spike Lee (Sept. 13) and Sounds of offers a. series of exhibits that chal Finding arts and entertainment on China. (Sept. 17). The schedule can be lenge a.nd inspire from workin The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is looking for qualified campus is actually easy but you found online at artists. In the basement of the Studen students to help with our College Algebra/Trig Lab might need some quick pointers on www.touhill.org!home.php. The Millennium Center, is Gallery Visio where to look. facility itself is gorgeous, so you which exhibits art produced only b for the fall Semester! The UM-St. Louis campus offers a should be sure to sample a.t lea.st once students. Other exhibits of art, scul lot of arts and enterta.inment to dis performance there. Plus, the PAC ture and photogra.phy are found at th tract you from class work and to offers discounts for students. Center for Public Policy, the Fine Art You can apply if you have passed Mathematics courses through Calculus and deepen your educational experience. Among the PAC's events this year Building (FAB), and in the library 0 For all round theater and perfornl have been several tha.t are part of the campus. Around ca.mpus, you c Analytical Geometry I, with a grade B or better. ing arts A&E, there is the Blanche M. year-long Women in the Arts campus also see a. wonderful permanent col Touhill Performing Arts Center. The series. This series presents concerts, lection of a.rt displa.yed on the wall PAC offers everything from modem film screenings, art exhibits, lectures, by strolling through the Compute Applications are available online at http://www.cs.umsl.edulMl030_graders.doc dance to opera to comedy. Last year's and more centered on women in the Science building adjacent to the SSB offerings included Second City com arts. For more information on the The Music department hosts concert The work will include tutoring, assisting students with the computer software, grading, edy, Shakespearean plays and Mozart series, conta.ct throughout the year as well. opera.s, fabulous modern dance offer The Center for Interna.tional Periodicall v other arts and enter· and assisting instructors in the Lab. ings from Dance St. Louis, Russian Studies (http://www.umsl.edu!ser tainment visit-tha.t campus. The Pilo folk dance, jazz concerts, and vices/cis/) sponsors several pelior House ha.s concerts and poetr MacHamer, a carnic Homer Simpson mances on campus throughout the events. and there are outdoor concern Applicants have to take a written test, go through an interview, and be available for version of Macbeth. school year. They offer excellent pro and sometimes film series. To fin training before the semester starts. 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( , TR·O ., Page 14 1ke Current July il, 2005 StaJj'Vieupoint Settlement to tuition case would be a victory for the rule of law In the movie "Shakespeare in gamut from police officers manipulat Love," Gwyneth Paltrow plays a ing traffic lights to so they can give out woman who acts on stage in the Globe more tickets-as happened right down Theater in London. At the time, it was the street from the UM-St Louis cam illegal for a woman to appear in a play pus in Bel-Ridge a few years ago-to and a government official attends a lie president of the United States perforn1ance and announces he is shut ordering the capture of suspected ter ting the theater doW11. rorists and sending liem overseas to Luckily, Queen Elizabeth, played be tortured without having to prove by Judi Dench, is there as well. She their guilt in a trial-as has happened settles the matter, proclaiming that the an estimated 150 people in this coun actor is, in fact, a man. try since 2001. That's according to a Starting in 1986 when the Board of BY B ENJAMIN ISRAEL study issued by the New York Curators of the University of Missouri Columnist University Law School and lie New decided to charge students on a per York City Bar Association and cited by credit-hour basis, the Curators acted Jane Meyer in lie Feb. 14 issue of the like Queen Elizabeth. Although state of law. New Yorker. PIT Package Handlers law prohibited the University from One of the fundamental reasons According to a law Congress charging tuition, the curators looked at this country is a good place to live is passed in 1998 (and cited in the same • Medical/dental insurance Earn tuition and declared it to be fees. that we have a constitution that says article), it is "the policy of the United As the curators should have expect that everyone is subject to the law. One States not to expel, extradite, or other • Tuition assistance ed, an attorney, Robert Hem1an, sued. of the problems with this country is wise effect the involuntary return of • Weekly paycheck The suit's tentative settlement that too often the rich and powerful act any person to a country in which there announced May 10 would create a $10 like the law does not apply to them and are substantial grounds for believing • Part-time, 5 day week million scholarship fund available for they sometimes get away with it. the person would be in danger of being • Ability to load, unload, sort packages $10.00 students who attended UM schools If the Curators of the University of subjected to torture, regardless of between Jan. 1995 and Aug. 2001. MiSSOl1I1 believe they need to charge whether the person is physically pre • Must be able to lift 50 tbs. An editorial in the June 11 issue of tuition and state law forbids it, then sent in the United States." • Must be 18 years or older per hour The Current said Herman, who won a they must lobby the state Legislature So if a government official or gov $1 million fee as part of the settlement, to change the law first, and not, as ernment body acts like it is above the was the only winner. they did, wait until they are sued to get law, I want an attorney like Robert fedex.comfusJ,careers Sure, $1 million is a big fee and the Legislature to change it. Herman to take them to court. might be a bit steep. And sure, the per Otherwise, they are acting like royalty. Government officials must realize they petually undernmded University of Unfortunately, government offi are not kings and queens who make Missouri can ill-afford to pay the set cials often act like the law does not something legal just because they say tlement. But the real winner is the lUle apply to them. 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