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MADCO performs Pulse at Touhill Auditorium

By Minho Jung, page 2 JENNIFER MEAHAN / THE CURRENT

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MonthMan Eating of Giving Sandwich at UMSL PRISM Drag Show Almin Sabotic Profile 73 NewUMSL art Philanthropy installation festivalfeeds one in Octoberman 1312 UMSL “comes out” for a fabulous show 14 Senior team leader in Men’s Soccer 2 | The Current | OCTOBER 10, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | NEWS TheCurrent VOL. 45, ISSUE 1356 News WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM

EDITORIAL Jubilee celebration kicks off From Editor-in-Chief...... Matthew B. Poposky Managing Editor...... Janaca Scherer News Editor...... Minho Jung Golf Balls to Hallowed Halls project Features Editor...... Ashley Atkins Sports Editor...... Owen Shroyer UMSL gets ready to celebrate 50th anniversary, calling out for A&E Editor...... Cate Marquis Opinions Editor...... Jeremy Zschau Copy Editors...... Sara Novak, Johanna Hoffarth student volunteers in planning for Jubilee celebration in 2013 Staff Writers...... David von Nordheim, Greg Laine, Yusef Roach, Ryan Krull, Maddie Harned, Endea Wilbert, Angie O’Dell, Eli Dains, Dan Spak, Mavis Hollis, Sha- RYAN KRULL Staff Writer ron Pruitt, Joseph Grate, Aladeen Klonowski, Hali Flintrop the archives had been keeping It was his idea to interview DESIGN Last month at the annual and ‘permanent’ could be State of the University a Jubilee fower garden,” and maintaining all these Dr. Primm, and from there Photo Editor...... Jennifer Meahan address, University of Gossen said. years. we just started thinking of Web Editor...... Yusef Roach Missouri St. Louis Senior Gossen stressed that the “I think it’s very important people who would have been Staff Photographers...... Nikki Vahle, Jarred Gastreich, Associate Vice Chancellor aforementioned ideas are only to get these individuals to here in the early days who Sarah Lowe, Erica Thompson and Chief Marketing Ofcer possibilities and it is only the give us an insight into what could maybe tell the story Illustrators...... Karlee Sellars Ron Gossen ofcially kicked foundation for the planning the actual history of the of what it felt like to be on of the planning of the of the Jubilee that has been university was and how it campus. We wanted to get a UMSL’s upcoming Jubilee set. Because the celebration’s grew from the beginning,” faculty point of view as well BUSINESS celebration with the debut of framework is in its nascent Interim Dean of the Libraries as from some students that From Golf Balls to Hallowed stage, students who believe Christopher Dames said. were here.” Business Manager...... John Wallace Halls, a video documenting they might have ideas for “We weren’t there, but they Fortunately, former Distribution Manager...... Ryan Krull the early years of UMSL. great ways to celebrate 50 were and once they pass Professor of History Neal Advisor...... Charlotte Petty Beginning in January years of UMSL are more than away we will no longer have Primm was interviewed 2013, the Jubilee will be a welcome to join the Jubilee’s their voices. So I think it’s when he was, as he passed CONTACT US year long celebration of the organizing committee. important to record what away not long after being university’s frst 50 years to Students who would like to they say.” interviewed and before Address 388.MSC,.1.University.Blvd celebrate the achivements and volunteer can do so at www. Even though Dames says the video was completed. Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400 honors have been made for umsl.edu/jubilee. Gossen he is very proud of From Golf His passing underscores Newsroom 314-516-5174 the past ffty years since the says that students who will Balls to Hallowed Halls, he the feelings of Dames and Business/Advertising 314-516-5316 foundation. have graduated by 2013 are is adamant that he merely others that UMSL history Fax 314-516-6811 According to the still more than welcome to gave the project his approval. should be recorded for future E-mail.(General) [email protected] project’s charter, the Jubilee volunteer. 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The month of October Engagement and director and Community Health spot]. You can just select Zahn said. “The goal of “What’s wonderful in 2011 was designated of Des Lee Collabora- Charities are expected one or two however many the campaign is $75,000. about this program is as the month of giving by tive Vision, said. “What to play pivotal roles in you want.” Zahn said. We are pretty confident that we really can make a Thomas George, chan- we are trying to do is executing the fundrais- “Again, they do their that we can reach that difference in the commu- cellor of University of to show UMSL is really ing campaign through research to make sure that goal through various nity. We have over 15,000 Missouri-St. Louis, in or- connected to the broader the Month of Giving at these charities are viable.” giving. We have students people here on campus. der to promote and high- community. We provide UMSL this year, as well The Month of Giving [who really believe in this If everyone gives $5, we light philanthropic acts not only education, as as in years yet to come. will also highlight fund- campaign]. I know that, can reach our goal [and on campus. Throughout a [part of the] commu- During the month of raising activities enacted through various activi- therefore] we can reach the month of October, all nity, [but also] give back October, information by student organiza- ties, they are anticipating people in the community the student organizations [what we can do] to this tables will be arranged tions as well as employee $25,000 just [from their and make difference in will participate in the region.” one day per week for stu- campaigns, which have own fundraising activi- their lives. Just a small annual United Way Fund United Way Fund dents who are interested been going on through- ties].” group of people [can] and Community Health and Community Health in donating to particular out the whole year. The The money raised make a big difference. Charities Drive. Charities are both federal causes they are passionate campaign aims to cause during The Month of Students, they can change “The month of giving campaigns at the national about. These causes may more student engagement Giving will be distributed the world.” Zahn said. is to celebrate philanthro- level, with each of their range from breast cancer with other special events to the areas within the The Month of Giving py that happens across primary headquarters to Children’s Miracle of this month, such as community to improve campaigns for subsequent the campus. We have loated in Virginia. United Network program, and Breast Cancer Awareness the quality of a variety of years are expected to be students who engaged in Way leads fundraising all are expected to have Month and 2011 UMSL areas in St. Louis region. improvements upon even philanthropy fundraising campaigns with almost some representation at Homecoming, thus allow- The campaign is expected the events planned for for lots of different orga- two-hundred agencies UMSL’s Month of Giving ing the Month of Giving to raise awareness of this October. Of course, nizations and programs in the St. Louis region campaign. to function as another many areas where helps this all depends on the around the area. We are alone. Community “Basically, what we project to increase stu- are needed in the commu- success of this year’s also doing our own cam- Health Charities focuses are able to do is that you dentt awareness across the nity. It is also expected to event. So, join UMSL pus campaign.” Patricia more on fundraising for don’t have to go find ones UMSL campus. enhance the image of the this October, and help Zahn, coordinator of health-related issues. that you are looking for. “This is the first time school within the com- charitable organizations Community Outreach & Both United Way Fund It’s all together [at one of Month of Giving.” munity. grow and continue work.

The UNDERCURRENT by Nikki Vahle “What do you think about Mexico City’s idea to make temporary marriage licenses available to couples?”

“I think that it’s not “It makes marriage like a Mengjia Li Matt Dickson “That undermines the Victor Chininin Buele needed because it reminds Accounting business. I’d like something Communication purpose God had for of a cell phone contract. forever.” Senior Masters of Business Junior marriage. It’s like a get Administration Why put a name other out of jail free card.” than than marriage?” Graduate Physics professor impacts UMSL; memorial- “He was a leader in the Department of Physics & Astronomy, a superb astronomy teacher for thousands .” ized for accomplishments -Bruce Wilking

MADDIE HARNED Staff Writer

Greece is a country archeological work in the secondary centers of known for its rich histo- Greece has come from the Mycenaean period,” ry, classic myths and, of the National Endowment Cosmopoulos said. course, delicious gyros. for the Humanities, The During an excavation Dr. Michael Cosmopou- National Geographic last summer, Cosmopou- los, professor of archeol- Society and UMSL. los and his team un- ogy at the University of Through the fund- earthed a clay tablet that Missouri-Saint Louis, has ing from the National proved to be the earliest had a passion for Greek Science Foundation, written record in Greece. culture and history that Cosmopoulos will be The uncovering of the has become a career that exploring the formation tablet challenged previ- has spanned a quarter of of Mycenaean states from ous previous historical a century. 1600 to 1100 B.C. dur- knowledge about literacy, Recently, Cosmopou- ing his upcoming sum- state formation and los received a $130,285 mer digs. Cosmopoulos bureaucracy in ancient grant from the National will be working with Greece. Science Foundation to over 30 students and 25 “This means that continue his excavation staff members, several of state bureaucracy started Professor of Archeology Michael Cosmopoulos. JENNIFER MEAHAN / THE CURRENT work in Greece. The whom are from UMSL. earlier than we had grant money will be go- “Our evidence about thought,” Cosmopoulos The Current ing toward Cosmopoulos’ Mycenaean states comes said. “The fact that the annual summer digs in from three or four main tablet was found in a and Greece, as will also be places, but we don’t have secondary center suggests assisting in starting the information from non- that literacy was more the Center for Teaching and project titled “Early State palatial sites – it’s like widespread than what we Formation and Expan- trying to understand life knew and that states were Learning sion: Iklaina, a Second- in the USA by look- de-centralized.” Present: ary Center of the My- ing only at Washington Measured in at two cenaean State of Pylos, D.C. and not at any inches by three inches, Greece” in the very near other city,” Cosmopou- the tablet is estimated to future. los said. “Our site was a date back somewhere be- News at Noon During the upcoming secondary, as opposed to tween 1450 to 1350 B.C. 2012 summer dig, Cos- the primary or central, The tablet was discovered mopoulos and his team center and can give us, at an excavation site in October 19 - Individual Man- will be excavating a My- for the first time, clues Iklaina, Greece. cenaean site that could about life outside the Cosmopoulos con- date: who needs healthcare? have a serious impact on main capitals.” sidered this rare artifact how Greek history is per- Cosmopoulos’ upcom- to be the most interest- ceived around the world ing excavations, which ing find he has come November 2 - The Results are in the coming years. will be funded by his Na- across during his work “It appears to be the tional Science Founda- in Greece. The discovery in: census numbers mean BIG earliest state capital in tion grant, may unearth of the tablet garnered Greece,” Cosmopoulos artifacts that could lead extensive international changes for Missouri said. “The goal is to un- to a new understanding, media coverage from derstand when and how of early Greek history. major media companies. December 7 - Homeless in the states were formed in “We are working on Reports of the find have Greece and Europe.” the hypothesis that the been published in both City: what it’s like to go without Cosmopoulos re- earliest states developed the New York Times and ceived funding from out of the unification of the National Geographic Come discuss community issues with UMSL the National Science previously independent Society. Future discover- students, faculty, and staf . Foundation by applica- chiefdoms and that it ies will hopefully lead to tion at the national level. was the capitals of these a further understanding Other funding for his chiefdoms that became of Greek history. Free Pizza! WHAT’S CURRENT | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 10, 2011 | The Current | 5 Your weekly calendar of campus events. “What’s Current” is a free service for student organizations. Submissions must be turned in by 5 p.m. the Thursday before publication; ﬁ rst-come, ﬁ rst-served. Listings may be edited for length and What’s Current style. E-mail event listings to [email protected], with the subject “What’s Current.” No phone or written submissions.

This work by Ralph Slatton is one of his works featured in the “4 Directions, 4 Artists” art exhibit. JENNIFER MEAHAN / THE CURRENT Monday, October 10 Wednesday, October 12

Homecoming: where’s Louie? Big man on campus From 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located campuswide and open to students. From 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Located at MSC in Century Rooms A and B and open to UMSL. Check your email for the clues, and keep an eye out around campus for Louie. He will be hidden UMSL’s Panhellenic Council sponsors their annual Big Man on Campus male talent pageant as a somewhere new each day, and fi nding him will earn prizes. part of Homecoming Week 2011. Cheer on your student organization of choice as they compete For more information, call Jared Thimes at 314-516-5531. in active/sportswear, talent contests, formal attire, and a Q&A session. For more information, call Brandon Nelson at 314-516-4031. Homecoming kickoff fair From 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Located at MSC on the patio and lawn and open to UMSL. Executive Fellows mentoring project - Robert Muldoon Infl atable objects, free food, and socialization will be present to help kick off this year’s Home- From 12:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Located in SSB 427 and open to all. coming week in style. The purpose of this mentoring project is to help students meet their career goals after gradu- For more information, call John LaLoggia at 314-516-5294. ation. Executive fellows (Business and Organizational leaders) facilitate three sessions per program with small groups of three to fi ve students. Any major and classifi cation accepted, must attend all three sessions. For more information, call Dr. Malaika Horne at 314-516-4749. Tuesday, October 11

Homecoming blood drive From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Located in the MSC Century Rooms and open to UMSL. Donate blood at the MSC to help the local community. Canned good donations will also be Thursday, October 13 accepted at this event. For more information, call Ashlee Roberts at 314-516-4833. Homecoming shopping cart parade From 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Located at MSC patio and open to UMSL. That darned s! All student organizations and campus departments have the opportunity to participate in this From 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Located in SSB 222 and open to all. quirky take on a campus tradition. Organizations and departments are encouraged to decorate a Come learn about plurals, possessives, subject-verb agreement, and contractions. shopping cart to match the Homecoming theme “Where Our Journey Began.” For more information, call David Linzee at 314-516-6863. For more information, call Krista Hedrick at 314-516-5291. 6 | The Current | OCTOBER 10, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | A&E A&E

Live music made up the beats for the dancers of Friday’s performance “Pulse!” by MADCO. JENNIFER MEAHAN / THE CURRENT Cover photo: Dancers move for MADCO’s “Pulse!” concert on Friday at the Touhill MADCO delivers a mad dance show, in ‘Pulse!’ at Touhill PAC ALADEEN KLONOWSKI talked about the pieces skills. piece, which choreographers to advances. T e other, a straightening for a move Staff Writer and gave insights that T e second number, consider when creating their dusting-of motion, came here or there. T ere were a eventually helped interpret “Junk Garden Remix,” was dances. Unfortunately there when the dancers wanted few minutes of this before At the Modern American the performances. T e f rst, a cacophony of found object were points at which the to rid themselves of the the feeling changed into Dance Company’s “Pulse!” titled “Dancer + Musician instruments. T e harshest bungee did seem childish, “interested” party. It was a something a little more dance performance last = ?” was created as a piece sound emanating from the but at its best, when the duo copy cat and mouse game. modern and the furious weekend, dancers plus in which the music was, in impromptu instruments interacted with each other or In the other piece, movement began. At one musicians equaled an theory, never the same. T e was a gong being dragged the other dancers on stage, it “Journey,” the performers point there was even a awesome show. music was composed in what across a piece of siding. It was beautifully unique. relied on one another. T ey cheerleader-like lift and fall. MADCO’s “Pulse” was were called cells, as Henry shrieked behind the din of T e fourth and f fth pieces, helped each other move As a f nale, “Play or Be performed October 7 and explained. Each musician trashcans, washtubs, cymbals “Groove” and “Journey,” around the stage and, at the Played” was just another 8 in Touhill Performing could independently decide and cowbells. T e dancers were the two that told the end, as each woman exited, dance number until the Arts Center’s E. Desmond how many times they wanted removed articles of clothing most complete stories. they would faint backwards musicians began to play and Mary Ann Lee T eater. to play each cell before in slow motion and then Earlier in the program, and another dancer would faster, challenging the T ere wasn’t a bad seat moving on to the next. paired of to lift one another the dance numbers had catch them and push them dancers to move faster and in the house. From a duo T e musicians started and roll around, also in slow been about the music, forward. T e line progressed faster. By the end they were that performed in an adult together before moving motion. T e only thing the instruments or the until there was only one breathless, which is not a version of a baby door jam forward in their own time. missing was a strobe light. accoutrements. At this dancer left and she moved sight normally seen. T ey jumper to a surreal number T e performers wore warm “Rebounding,” the next point, it became about hesitantly around the stage were covered in sweat, reminiscent of death and up attire and alternately dance, was all about the what “Groove” meant, what confused by the lack of panting, and it was apparent relying on one another in shuf ed in a large circle bungee cords. According to it implied. T e costumes support. they had been challenged. It life, this show had something around the stage or paused West in the pre-performance were pretty, the lights were T roughout the show, was strangely life af rming. for everyone. while a few danced in the talk, the bungee cord was rose-tinted, and the dancers “Pulse!” was building toward MADCO’s “Pulse!” dance T ere were two people middle. T e point was to chosen over aerial silks interacted playfully. T ere its crescendo. T e stage was performance at the Touhill on stage before the show on consider what might come because they had less of a were two repeated hand awash with orange light truly was a show with Saturday, October 8, Stacey of the creative time before a circus connotation. Another movements for “Groove:” and the music started with something for everyone. West, executive and artistic rehearsal when dancers and plus for bungee was that it one mimicked a wave in a tribal feel. T e dancers director, and Matt Henry, musicians come together allowed for the exaggeration the water, which insinuated remained hunched over Grade: A music director. Together they to show of their individual of highs and lows in the that the dancer was open in the beginning, only A&E | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 10, 2011 | The Current 7 Zombies invade Visio in "Expired" JANACA SCHERER zombies made their own desire to please,” “Plan to Managing Editor appearance at the event. have a delicious meal ready,” Walking around and and “Always be presentable Zombies have taken over “stalking” the patrons, the for your husband,” among in University of Missouri- St zombie-girls created what many others. Te pieces Louis’ Gallery Visio. was possibly one of the most adds an eerie efect to the Te latest exhibit, titled intriguing gallery openings ideals of the ‘50s housewife. “Expired,” delves deeper UMSL has ever seen. Another captivating piece into death, murder and Te frst thing patrons is Virginia Harold’s “Wake zombies than any exhibit will notice when walking Up.” Te photographs before. Te student- through the doors are the feature a young girl. While run gallery is located on stained walls. Featuring the pictures are beautifully the bottom foor of the what looks like washed-away taken and tell a story, it is Millennium Student Center. blood stains, it is obvious not a happy one. Harold’s “Expired” opened on to see that Gallery Visio has captivating pictures will October 6 with reception, never hosted anything quite draw you back several and will run through like the “Expired” exhibit times in an attempt to put November 3. before. together a story behind the Featuring several UMSL Moving further into the pictures. students’ work, the gallery is gallery, visitors also have a Other pieces include a host to many creepy and chance to help create their a look at phobias, an terrifying pieces that explore own horror scene in an interesting take on zombie the dark cloud that hangs on-going art piece as well. Barbies and a mixed media around zombie culture. “Tey’re Coming to Board piece that gives a new, yet Te exhibit is also being Up the Windows” allows extremely creepy, look into sponsored by the Made for art appreciators to dip a pieced together zombie. Monarchs. a severed hand (plastic, of While there are too many At the pre-Halloween course) into blood (just red pieces to fully be described, party for the exhibit’s gallery paint) and streak it along the exhibit was defnitely opening, “Expired” is the the curtains that make up top notch and deserves perfect place for those who this installation art piece. a visit from all UMSL love the twisted minds of Other pieces in the students, despite their murder, zombies and even exhibit include a line of interest in the dark and dead Barbies. Blasting dub- photographs featuring a creepy. Te exhibit ofers a step during the opening, it zombie housewife by Erin fun look into a culture that was obvious that this exhibit Sommer, senior, studio art. continues to make its way is entirely in a league of its Te pictures feature titles into the mainstream. own. such as “A clean house is a Grade: A+ As the night progressed, happy house,” “Show your Gallery Visio’s art exhibit ‘Expired’ includes an interactive piece by Jeremy Powers, Cobra Skulls fire up Firebird titled ‘They’re Coming, Board Up The Windows.’ NIKKI VAHLE / THE CURRENT of the manic live show “American Rubicon” and simply would not have well chosen, deserve a role admirably. DAVID VON NORDHEIM that the group has become the previously mentioned been possible anywhere fair amount of credit for Te most impressive Staff Writer renowned for. “Agitations” could be, a else but Te Firebird, a the show’s success as well. moment of the show, Since Te Firebird’s Without a doubt, studio recording cannot give particular delight being the Particularly impressive was however, came from the grand opening roughly Te Firebird is the perfect justice to the spastic head ongoing exchange between Nothington, a band which surprising southern-fried two years ago, the little- location to see a group like rush their live performance Parker and a dyed-in-the- specializes in breakneck twang which concluded rock club-that-could has Reno, NV natives Cobra delivers. wool audience member anthems in the same vein the Cobra Skulls’ set, as quickly gained a reputation Skulls. Although the band’s Tearing through such with equally impressive as Alkaline Trio and, like the band’s roadie joined as the ideal venue for up- rabidly loyal fan-base fan favorites as “Jukebox” dance moves. Te group’s Cobra Skulls, plays gritty the group for a show- and-coming indie bands. might be somewhat too and “Ticker than Water” infectious charisma was latter-day punk rock that stopping, banjo-fueled Bands passing through St. modest to fll a venue like with a vengeance, the certainly a welcome change has a lot more in common psychobilly stomp. Of Louis during their dogged Te Pageant, the humble group managed to both of pace from the muttering with ‘90s revivalists like course, this move would tours of the various bars accommodations of Te be endearingly earsplitting Michael Cera lookalikes Social Distortion than the only come as a surprise to and basements of this great Firebird gives the kind of and astoundingly precise who tend to populate a few toothless My Chemical the uninitiated. Te band’s nation are likely to visit Te intimacy a trio of homespun (a feat made all the more too many of Te Firebird’s Romance-derived pap frst-rate performance Firebird. punks like Cobra Skulls impressive considering the acts, exuding the kind of which usually passes for gave convincing evidence On October 1, the thrives on, allowing the formidable jigging Cobra confdence that separates punk in 2011. Teir set was that the number of people rollicking rockabilly punk audience to see (and in some Skulls guitarist Charlie belated opening acts from especially memorable due ignorant of the fearsome group Cobra Skulls, touring unfortunate incidents, taste) Parker treated his spectators true headliners. Cobra to the dual contributions ways of the Cobra Skulls in support their latest album the sweat that goes into their to). Skulls gave ample evidence of Cobra Skulls’ frontman should be a dwindling “Agitations,” joined the music. Seeing this band Te dynamic rapport of their membership to the Devin Peralta and guitarist group. quickly growing ranks of live is truly an eye-opening the band built with the latter category. Parker, who charitably flled Firebird alumni, delivering experience, for as solid as audience, one of the Of course, the opening in for Nothington’s absent Grade: A- another excellent rendition Cobra Skulls oferings like show’s many highlights, acts, all of whom were bassist and performed the 8 | The Current | OCTOBER 10, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | A&E Viral videos offer net-clicks to remember LATEST + GREATEST And Goldman Rules Te BADIA EAD pictures on the webcam of multiple cups of tea in New Movies Calendar Staff Writer World” their computer? Wait no one hand, pouring the Opening Friday, October 14 (subject to change) For those who have A trader informs a BBC more. In this endearing hot tea into each cup and anchor on live television video, an elderly couple tries just when you think he is been fortunate enough not THE BIG YEAR (everywhere) to have been diagnosed as that traders want the in vain to take a picture, done, he pulls out a few Quirky comedy starring Jack Black, Owen Wilson and Internet-challenged, the markets to fail so that they unaware that they are being more cups. Tis video will Steve Martin as competitive bird-watchers at a big Web has many benefts. can make more money. Big recorded the whole time. As not make you laugh, it will annual rare bird event. Assigned papers are investors do not believe in Grandma tries to be serious not inspire you and it will aided through online the big European rescue and fgure the webcam out, not make you sing along. FOOTLOOSE (everywhere) research. Relationships plan and are moving their Grandpa makes monkey But it encompasses the “je Remake of ‘80s musical favorite, about city kid Kevin Bacon bringing rock ‘n’ roll dancing to a small town are maintained through money elsewhere. Te jaw- faces, yawns like a 4-year- ne sais quoi” (a lot of hot dropping moment comes at old, sings “Hello my baby, tea) that makes viral videos that banned it. This version stars Kenny Wormald, social networks. News Julianne Hough and Dennis Quaid, directed by Craig can be sought and found. 2:38, when the trader says Hello my darlin’,” burps watchable. “Te governments don’t rule and, in the golden moment RecordSetter.com: Most Brewer (Hustle and Flow). A whole new level of “six Our favorite TV shows are degrees of Kevin Bacon.” on call, waiting for us to the world. Goldman Sachs at 1:50, tells his wife to Bites of 3 Apples While beckon. rules the world.” He then “drop your dress a little bit, Juggling Tem In 30 THE THING (everywhere) Forget all of that. 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Everybody loves them. vanish.” Tis is probably Tis video is for: Fans of on this man’s face as he bites The new film is directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton and Anyone who claims the part where you realize cute elderly people, other down on the incredible Ulrich Thomsen. otherwise was dropped on you do not know everything technologically-challenged fying apples is priceless. It their head as a baby. 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No shortage of action in ‘Killer Elite’ October 4: Feist “Metals” OWEN SHROYER with the special ops scene, stop explosions, fghting, into the movie expecting Sports Editor and gives a personal look killing, and chasing. It is not to see a lot of him, as he One, two, three, four, Feist is back to sing some more. at the life of a killer on the the most gory action flm was on screen for less than Sure the Apple iPod commercials helped her catchy Jason Bourne meets move. but will satisfy even those a quarter of the time. song “1,2,3,4” stick in our heads but without Apple, “Taken”’s Bryan Mills sums It gives more than one bloodhounds out there as Te screenplay here really how will Feist do? “Metals” apparently does not stray up action thriller “Killer side of the story though, as this flm does not shy away focuses on Statham’s action from her last album “The Reminder.” If that is true, Elite.” Te flm is based on it follows multiple channels from exposing its viewers hero ability, and he was no commercial or no commercial, the new album should a true story about a former of the killing scene, from to death scenes. One thing doubt at his best. be a fun listen. hired killer. Danny, played the British side, to the that separates this movie Not only was it a by Jason Statham, is forced Middle Eastern side, to from other action flms is good action thriller, with October 11: back into the game when the independent Statham, its originality. One will not a great screenplay, the Evanescence “Evanescence” his best friend and mentor who is only in it to save his feel like one is watching the cinematography was unique Four years after the release of their third studio album, Hunter, played by Robert friend, and be done with it same action flm. It keeps it as well. Te plot will have “The Open Door,”which sold over 6 million albums De Niro, is taken captive forever. unique in the fght scenes you involved the whole worldwide, the melancholic rock band returns with a for ransom. But there is One of the best things and moments of death. time. Te only knock might self-titled album. Crafted in Nashville with producer a twist - it is not money about this flm is that Te cast has plenty of be that the plot developed Nick Raskulinecz, lead singer Amy Lee describes the these people want, it is the there is hardly a character experience in action flms, and turns so quickly, so at songs as “epic,” “dark” and “beautiful,” which should professional services of the involved that has not and it shows throughout. times it was hard to keep appease long-standing fans. former elite killer Danny. worked for a special service, Dominic Purcell, former up. However it always Te flm takes place and been paid to kill, which star of TV’s “Prison Break,” seemed to explain itself with October 24: mainly in Europe and the make every scene epic and has a great performance as a thrilling action scene, or Drake “Take Care” Middle East, with most of intense. Every character Statham’s right hand man. distract by engulfng viewers After the massive success of his debut album, “Thank the characters using English is skilled in hand to hand Tis reviewer would not be in excitement. Me Later,” hip-hop star Drake celebrates his 25th accents, as it is rogue agents combat and a weapon. surprised to see him getting “Killer Elite” provides birthday with the release of “Take Care.” The Canadian within the British Special Tis movie has similar roles in the future. just under two hours of recording artist will most likely keep the radio hits Air Service that Statham is everything that makes a For those die-hard De Niro action for action fans. coming as Degrassi High continues to fade into a after. Tis movie gets the great action movie: non- fans out there, do not go Grade: B+ distant memory. viewer intimately acquainted A&E | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 10, 2011 | The Current | 9 “Catherine” puzzles, pleases video gamers “Ready Player One” share his “sage” advice is thrown into terrifying child to a deformed bride MATTHEW B. POPOSKY Editor-In-Chief regarding women, while a nightmares, in which he will attempt to massacre saucy waitress named Erica is forced to climb ever- Vincent, each with its own makes nerdy cool Whoever said video games tears down the player’s intensifying towers of blocks. f avor of terrifying assaults. JANACA SCHERER to f nd the Copper Key, he need a linear plot line and a every belief and action with Not so dif cult, eh? Guess Tie all of this together, and Managing Editor becomes instantly famous intense scrutiny. Couples again. Not only is the stage “Catherine’s” gameplay is among all ‘gunters’ (Egg- single game-play style clearly Gee ks of the world will will share their dif culties, constantly dropping from truly unlike anything else hunters) despite his obvious never met the folks who rally around the delicious and an elderly pair of twins, beneath Vincent’s feet but released on the market in lack of money and weaponry. designed “Catherine” over at nerdy new book by Ernest Lindsay and Martha, will the path upward is very recent years. Questioned almost Atlus, Inc. T is gem shines Cline, “Ready Player One.” give advice to the player rarely apparent following the T e game’s musical immediately by his close brightly amongst its peers, T e novel has hundreds of on the appropriate course f rst night or two. score is baf ingly well- friend Aech, it is obvious putting other puzzle games references to ‘80s music, of action and the time T row in blocks that done. T e songs played Watts needs to keep a steady to shame, and excelling in video games, movies and fads remaining in which to reach explode, blocks with spikes throughout Vincent’s social pace if he wants to get the art of social simulation that will make any reader “freedom.” All of this adds springing from beneath life arrangements are jazzy through the f nal gate f rst. more brightly than any want to go grab a Walkman. up to one hodgepodge of them, blocks that shatter and f tting to the scenes Following Watts through “Sims” game ever hoped. T e book is receiving personalities no socialite beneath Vincent’s feet, they have been chosen for. his journey to collect all “Catherine” takes place raves from everyone who could hope to ignore. and a few other dastardly Interestingly enough, the three keys and open all three on two fronts. T e f rst is reads it. While the book may “T e Stray Sheep” does variations, and the puzzles entirety of the game’s puzzle gates, the book takes on that which the player is seem too nerdy for some, not only serve to simulate of “Catherine” become some section is composed to a more than just a sci-f edge. immediately introduced it is an excellent read that friendships, however. It is of the most frustrating most score of classical music, T ere is a romance story, to: a simulated reality in anyone could appreciate. also in the bar that players gamers will have faced in ranging from Bach to as Watts meets his online which Vincent Brooks, the T e story follows Wade may practice their skills for recent years. Dvorak. crush Art3mis and things player’s character, must form Watts in the year 2044. the truly challenging portion Of course, the game Oh, and the game’s name? heat up. T ere is action, relationships with fellow bar- T e depletion of natural of the game, learn vast troves still has to become more T ere may be a couple girls as Watts f ghts of the evil goers in the jazzy, mellow resources has led Earth to of trivia concerning the complicated. What is a video by this name within. Sixers in an attempt to get environment of “T e Stray become absolutely horrible alcoholic beverages available game, without a boss f ght Is “Catherine” worth the to the f nal gate f rst while Sheep.” Designed with a to live in, so people live to Vincent and company, or ten? Every stage Vincent $60 price tag? Hardcore trying to avoid their grasp typical dive bar in mind, in the virtual reality world and push Vincent’s beliefs faces down ends with a gamers will certainly in the real world outside of “T e Stray Sheep” is home to called “OASIS.” towards order, or chaos. boss battle, as is traditional think so. T ose with less OASIS. “Ready Player One” all sorts of patrons. In OASIS, the slightly With eight dif erent endings of video games. In these motivation for replay and is constantly changing and T e player’s best friends overweight, completely to discover, Vincent’s stages, not only is the stage commitment to challenging every reader will be able to gather here nightly. A jaded, broke and average-looking alignment is more important falling beneath Vincent’s games may wish to rent it. f nd something to like. aging cop with a serious beer Watts has an avatar named than most f rst-time players feet but he must now evade However, no matter what the Cline, who also wrote the gut will come to spill details Percival, who can become will credit it. the maniacal attacks of a case, be ensured that players screenplay “Fanboys,” wrote regarding a recent rash of anyone or anything he It is when Vincent f nally monstrosity based upon of “Catherine” are truly quite possibly the perfect unexplained deaths in the wants it to be. Meeting returns home that the game’s his real-world fears, which in for a wild ride, unlike all-encompassing book. neighboring community. people from around the truly challenging aspect is chases him up the towers. anything else on the market. Readers will not have a T e bar’s owner, known world, battling other avatars only as “T e Boss,“ will awakened. Nightly, Vincent Everything from an unborn Grade: A- single issue with it. It will be for experience points, hard to put down and once completing quests, going to f nished, readers will want to school and buying virtual pick it back up again. T ere Red Hot Chili Peppers refuse to cool off goods in OASIS are all part is a character for everyone OWEN SHROYER produced their f rst album. Smith, and the Red Hot Red Hot Chili Peppers of daily life for everyone. to identify with, and in the Sports Editor Current band members Chili Peppers have done it f nish. However, when OASIS end, it will be hard not to vocalist Anthony Kiedis again. T is album proves to T e song that was the creator James Halliday dies, smile with satisfaction. T ose who enjoyed the and bassist Flea are both on be more of a work of art, as most classical Red Hot Chili he leaves behind a gigantic T ose who are not into Red Hot Chili Peppers last the album. It was also very every song on the album is Peppers tune was “Annie quest for all OASIS users: nerdiness or the ‘80s should album, “Stadium Arcadium” clear how much experience clearly played with passion. Wants a Baby.” T e baseline Find the three keys to open still give the book a chance. (2006), will certainly enjoy Klinghof er had working T e band released a and drums for this song, as the three gates. Be the f rst It is an amazing read and the work put in to “I’m With with Frusciante, as his single from the album, well as Keidis’ melody, are to do so and gain Halliday’s even though every reference You,” the band’s new album. rhythm and harmony synced “T e Adventures of Rain the most recognizable as insanely large fortune. may not be understandable, Many fans were heart- with the band as if he had Dance Maggie.” T e tune the Red Hot Chili Peppers, For f ve years, Watts and does not make “Ready Player broken when they heard been playing with them for starts with a funky baseline with Klinghof er’s guitar rif s millions of other users have One” any less enjoyable. the news that tremendously years. for each verse, then gives keeping the sound fresh. But been searching for Halliday’s Cline recently sold the talented guitarist John Flea’s style is still classic, listeners a classic rock vibe there is hardly a dry spot in “Easter egg” (named for rights to Warner Brothers for Frusciante was leaving the as his rif s on the bass guitar for each refrain. this album, as every song is the surprise hidden in some a possible movie adaptation, band again to pursue a solo seem to be in harmony with Another really popular beautiful within itself. video games) with absolutely anticipation will be high career. everything. Kiedis’ and Flea’s song from the album is “I’m With You” is a no luck. Despite the clues until it is released. While no It would be Frusciante’s ability to adapt to all music “Brendan’s Death Song.” truly great album, certainly Halliday left behind, which real information has yet to understudy Josh Klinghof er styles is incredible, and it is T is song is very emotional, one anyone should add to revolve entirely around the be released about the movie’s who would play guitar for very apparent in this album. and Kiedis’ voice portrays their collection. T is is the ‘80s, no one has been able to release dates, the movie is the band on “I’m With You.” It is if they have not changed that. T is is the slowest song kind of album that stays on successfully interpret where sure to be as big of a success Klinghof er, thirty-one, is a bit, yet are malleable to any on the album, with most of one’s iPod or car CD player the f rst key is hidden. as the book. the group’s only member musician’s inf uence. the song keeping a soft rock for weeks, keeping one’s T at is, until the day that is not forty years old. T row in the ever- melody, until they build it attention the whole time it Watts gets lucky and hits He was four when the band Grade: A persistent drummer Chad up to a harder more typical plays through. the jackpot. Being the f rst 10 | The Current | OCTOBER 10, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 10, 2011 | The Current | 11_

Ryan Gosling stars in Columbia Pictures' IDES OF MARCH. Copyright Ides Film Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. PHOTO BY SAEED ADYANI 'Ides of March' is political thriller of Shakespearean bent CATE MARQUIS human nature and the dangers of the Democratic National Te play’s title refers to a he reads a portion of the like a rock rolling down hill, A&E Editor in good intentions. Tink Committee chairman Jack Washington, D.C. Metro stop candidate’s speech of a sound gaining speed, although we Shakespeare and Machiavelli. Stearns (Gregory Itzin). in the heart of the lobbyists’ check, infusing the words with never know what twists are Te political drama Ryan Gosling stars as Both candidates are district. Playwright Willimon a remarkable mix of idealism ahead. Steven Rowan, History professor at UMSL, speaks of his research of Baron Fruedruch Wilhelm von Egloffstein's expeditions to the West. SARAH LOWE / THE CURRENT “Ides of March” has a title Steven Meyers, a young but wooing the endorsement, drew on his own experiences and cynicism. Having set Te flm’s look is realistic, derived from Shakespeare. rising campaign worker, and delegates, of the state’s on the campaign trail to craft the acting bar high, Gosling stark and wintery, with scenes "Shakespearean" also describes whose skills with new Senator Tompson (played his drama, which played of- exceeds it throughout. shot on a Ohio campus. One UMSL Professor Previews New Book at "Monday Noon Series" powerful flm’s smart, media are helping fuel his by the gifted Jefrey Wright). Broadway. After Gosling’s equally gets the sense of being behind powerful human drama. career. Meyers is working But Tompson has his own Clooney chose to change brilliant performance in the the scenes, in the shadows, ELI DAINS “Ides of March” is a as campaign spokesperson agenda, and demands he the title to the Shakespearean neo-noir “Drive” he will likely rather than on the bright stage Staff Writer brilliantly conceived, for Democratic presidential wants met, before supporting reference, a line from “Julius be competing with himself of the campaign’s public face. For over 20 years the For the October 3rd edition was born in 1824 in Germany there over 150 years ago. in the New York Volunteer army pension,” said Jeremiah masterfully acted and skillfully candidate Governor Mike either side. Caesar.” “Beware the ides of for the Best Actor Oscar. Clooney’s use of half-light directed drama that is certain Monday Noon Series has of the series the presenter was and immigrated to the United After his time in St. Louis Infantry, but the war ended Vistine, senior, history, after Morris (George Clooney), in Meyer’s idealism is March,” the soothsayer warns Gosling is having an overall and color is masterfully, as been one of the main University of Missouri- St. States in 1849, “in order Eglofstein would venture for him in 1862 when he the presentation. to surge to the head of the part because he believes in challenged by the reality of Caesar, meaning March 15, terrifc year, with a strong are well-composed scenes and Oscars race. It is near-perfect projects for the University Louis history professor Steven to search for adventure and west, and play a part in the received a serious wound Te story of Baron this candidate. Te campaign down-and-dirty campaigning. the day he is assassinated. performance in the surprising close-ups where the actors of Missouri Center for the Rowan, who spoke about probably get away from his production of many of the to his knee in a battle in Friedrich von Eglofstein is flm-making on all levels. is in the fnal weeks of a Rising above it all proves more March 15 is also the day of comedy “Crazy Stupid Love” feelings play feetingly across Some summaries of the Humanities. Weekly hour- and shared images from his father,” according to Rowan. earliest maps and engravings North Carolina. His later life one that appeals to any fan of March primary which may difcult than he imagined. the primary in this flm. as well. their faces. long presentations are free upcoming book on innovative He would end up in St. Louis of the Old West. would be asociated with his Old West or St. Louis history, flm’s story may lead one to cinch the nominations. Betrayal, intrigue, ambition “Ides of March” features All the cast is spot-on. Te result is a compelling draw certain conclusions what to the public and held every 19th century cartographer, in the early 1850s, and in Many of his maps of the innovations in the feld of and well worth an hour's time. Meyer’s boss is Paul Zara and seduction help create a an amazing cast. Director Hofman is great as the and human drama, Monday, scheduled through printer, and adventurer Baron his time here he would make plains included panoramic printing, namely his legacy Te presentation by Professor this story is about. Tose (Phillip Seymour Hofman), minefeld of ethically gray George Clooney wisely gives nervous, cautious veteran drawing on the unintended conclusions would be wrong, November 7, in room 222 Friedrich Willhelm von some of the earliest maps of landscape illustrations, as the “Father of Halftone Rowan was both informative Morris’ experienced campaign areas. One seemingly simple himself more of a supporting campaigner, while Paul consequences of actions and of the JC Penney building Eglofstein. the area. creating a third dimension Printing.” and interesting, and is an as the summary is somewhat manager. step leads to a cascade of role, in which he is strong, but Giamatti is so cunning, we opportunism of adversaries on misleading. More a political on campus. Te goal of the Te book, titled "Te Te maps produced by and making them look more After a failed attempt to example of what the Monday Marisa Tomei plays Ida complications. the flm focuses on Gosling’s can see the wheels turning as display in Shakespeare’s “Julius series, according to assistant Baron in the Grand Canyon: Eglofstein, which Rowan used lifelike and fuid. Many of secure a contract to print Noon Series has to ofer on a thriller than a movie about Horowicz, a political reporter George Clooney directs the character in this taut drama. he smiles at his opponents. Caesar,” the tragedy that is the politics, “Ides of March” is director Karen Lucas is, Friedrich von Eglofstein in to augment his presentation, Eglofsteins illustrations form United States currency he weekly basis. “We'd like to see for the New York Times, with flm, Te director reassembled One advantage of having an In her smaller role, Tomei is a source of that quote. “to display the wide range the West," will be released by were the highlight of the his time in the west can be would eventually return to more students attend--maybe a drama about the moral a personal relationship to many of the same creative actor as a director is that he stunning mix of smooth and With wonderful acting, choices of that idealistic of talent and creativity in the University of Missouri presentation from a local found in the Pacifc Railroad Europe to live out most of we need to advertise that we Zara. Paul Giamatti plays Tom talents behind his award- knows to linger on actors' ruthless. masterful direction and a the St. Louis community,” press in the spring, and covers perspective. Looking at the Reports, at least one copy of his fnal days before dying in serve free cookies and punch!” campaign worker, as he Dufy, the campaign manager winning flm “Good Night, faces to allow them to develop Besides giving this great compelling story, “Ides of navigates the ethical morass adding, “we aim to ofer the life and achievements of area around what is now which is in the Mercantile 1885. says Lucas, adding, “It's easy of another leading candidate, and Good Luck.” the emotional nuances. cast the space to do their work March” is a sure thing as an musical performances, literary a man who displayed a wide Valley Park from 1852, with Library on campus. “I found it interesting to attend--the programs are that is political campaigning. Senator Pullman (Michael Te story was adapted by Gosling is amazing in this well, “Ides of March” is tautly Oscar contender. Let the race Tis flm is less the expected readings, and illustrated talks array of talents while making its accompanying illustrations, Eglofstein would fght that a Bavarian nobleman right on campus, last only Mantell). Evan Rachel Wood Clooney and Grant Heslov flm, bringing out nuances directed, with no wasted time begin. by both established and newly his mark on history. is like stepping into a time for the Union in the Civil ended up as a colonel in the an hour, and there's no political standards and more plays Morris campaign intern from Beau Willimon’s 2004 of scenes other actors might in a flm with a running time the unexpected truth of emerging musicians, dancers, Eglofstein, who came from machine as many of the streets War, albeit briefy. He was Union army, then returned registration needed--just show Molly Stearns, the daughter play “Farragut North.” miss. In one early scene, under two hours. Te story is Grade: A artists, writers, and historians.” a family of Bavarian nobility, that are frequented today were commissioned as a colonel to Europe still drawing a US up.” 12 | The Current | OCTOBER 10, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | FEATURES PRIZM pulls out all the stops for an affair to remember ASHLEY ATKINS Features Editor

“Is that somebody’s baby? action was not due just to song for this year’s show. more comfortable with who Man, every time I come to the promotion of safe sex, Draped in a silver cape with I am and what I wear,” she this show, somebody brings but to promote awareness chains and a whip she got said. their baby,” Emcee Dieta of LGBT Rights month. the crowd revved up. Te Crucial, also known as Pepsi, announced to an eager PRIZM also encouraged monetary process had begun. Lauren Peebles, performed crowd. guest to buy their themed It is encouraged at a drag twice during the night with Last Tursday in the Cen- t-shirt of the year. Tis year’s show to pay the performer booty shaking back-up danc- tury Rooms of the Millen- slogan was inspired by the if one appreciates what they ers and an R. Kelly tribute. nium Student Center at the lyrics of Rihanna’s “S&M”. have seen, so as a result, the She agreed to participate University of Missouri- St. “I am here because I love crowd favorites generally in order to help PRIZM Louis, PRIZM (the queer/ the gays and I spend a lot of earned the most cash. educate the masses.“I have straight student alliance) time at Saint Louis Univer- Performers used this done a couple of drag shows threw their 8th Annual Drag sity involved in the Rainbow concept to their advantage back in Kansas City. I did it Show. A popular event, co- Alliance,” SLU student, Car- by pushing limits with for about a year or two at a sponsored by the University rie Bross, senior, psychology, every performance. Enter- place called Tootsie’s and I Program Board, it never said. “I love being able to tainer, Jaida Kiss, chose to just have a lot of fun,” Pee- fails to bring the people in, support other people’s eforts dazzle the crowd with skin bles, said. When the event no matter what their sexual like PRIZM and Washington and rhinestones. It was an came to a close, Dieta Pepsi orientation is. University’s Pride Alliance.” extreme not usually depicted stuck around for Q&A. “A lot of the kids that When the show began, on your average college “I love seeing the kids come to the bar where I it was immediately stated setting, but it gained praise here. I love hanging out and work go to school here. Tey that this would be a “ma- because of its boldness. talking to them and taking started having a Drag Show ture show”. Veterans of the Jameelah Jones, junior, pictures after the show. A eight years ago and asked spectacle looked around for criminal justice, enjoyed the girl was just telling me that me if I would like to emcee,” the blushing newcomers risqué choice of outft choice she was having the worst Pepsi said. “I have been here gathered in the back of the for the event, praising the day ever and I just made ever since.” room. performers for their conf- her laugh and forget about Drag Queens and Kings perform at the 8th Annual DraShow As is tradition, guests First to take the stage and dence, no matter what their how bad her day was. It just eld by Prizm in the Milenuim Center, including Jaida Kiss. were ofered complimentary perform was Alexis Principle, sexual orientation was. makes it all worthwhile,” condoms upon arrival. Tis accompanied by the theme “It inspired me to be Pepsi said. NIKKI VAHLE / THE CURRENT Retro Game Night promotes healthy, offline competition YUSEF ROACH Staff Writer

On Friday October 7th, students, which tend to light refreshments. Custom game of Hungry Hungry junior, spanish education, back, relaxing, and having a students gathered in the Oak be more solitary in nature. made “University Program Hippos.” said that the purpose of the great time with a little bit of Hall kitchen area and game Tere was but one rule in Board” red cups were given Te room grew livelier as event was to relieve stress. competitive energy,” Green room to participate in the efect among those attending away freely with the food. the night drew on, and pass- “What better way to spend said. Retro Game Night at the the game night: Most of those in atten- ing students were invited to a Friday night, after a long Te only disappointment, University of Missouri – St. “We did not want to play dance gravitated towards join in on the hard-to-miss week of schoolwork and according to one student, Louis. Available to play were with anything with batter- forming two larger groups, fun. Tis game night is just jobs, than just kicking it and was the distinct lack of the boxes upon boxes of board ies,” Katie Green, junior, varying in game play choice one aspect of a concerted playing some awesome old classic board game “Mo- and card games, includ- communications, said. “We between the board games for efort by UPB to stir a more board games.” nopoly.” ing favorites like Apples to wanted to bring back the more players, while others vibrant, engrossing campus Even though the games Oak Hall, located on Apples, Connect 4, Taboo, good old days of being a paired of and played less community. played were unplugged, that south campus, is the six- and Life. child.” involved, more intimate “We came up with the does not mean the partici- story, main dormitory on Te event, co-sponsored Upon arrival at Oak games. idea over the summer for pants were lacking in energy. UMSL’s campus, housing by the Resident Hall As- Hall, attendees were greeted “I am having a load of more of the residents to stay One particularly heated over 400 students. Housing sociation and the University with the faces of smiling fun,” Jessica Myers, sopho- over the weekend,” Green game of Taboo lasted almost primarily younger students, Program Board, is a response students, a plethora of board more, Spanish education, said. 45 minutes! Oak provides a secure at- to the surge of electronic and card games, and a wide said, “I have met a lot of Another UPB member in “Everything is pretty mosphere in which students gaming among college array of delicious snacks and new people... Plus I won a attendance, Scott Morrissey, good. We are just sitting may acclimate to college. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.thecurrent-online.com FEATURES | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 10, 2011 | The Current | 13 14 | The Current | OCTOBER 10, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | SPORTS Sports Almin Sabotic leads Triton offense OWEN SHROYER Zidane who was my idol drid, as his most inf uential Sports Editor growing up. My role as a professional player at this forward is to score goals time, admiring the way Forward Almin Sabotic, High School, where he and open up the space for Kaká makes plays on the senior, communications, earned four letters for his our midf elders to slot the of ensive side of the ball, has been an of ensive achievements in soccer. His ball,” Almin said. Almin something Almin looks to catalyst. Almin grew up f rst chance to play college has great foot skills that do every game. in a soccer household in soccer at came St. Louis stand out in every game, “I Almin is in his f nal sea- Germany, his father was a Community College-Mer- was one of those kids who son here, and has a personal soccer player and signed amec, where he played for would be juggling the ball goal to break the scoring re- Almin up to play for a two seasons, scored twenty or dribbling around while cord for Tritons soccer. Al- local club team at the age eight goals in two seasons the coach would speak min’s goal for the team is to of four. It wasn’t long for and earned the honor of because I always wanted to earn an NCAA tournament his skills to be noticed, and Region Sixteen player play with the ball” Almin berth. “Growing up in Verein für Leibesübungen of the year, second team said. Almin has played for Germany I always dreamed Bochum, a professional all-American, two time many dif erent teams and of playing professional team in Germany, put him all-conference, and f rst has felt blessed to have all soccer in Europe. It’s been on their youth team, to team all-region. Almin then the great coaching, but a boyhood dream of mine hone his skills and poten- came to UMSL. In his f rst credits his father as his to play in a big stadium tial. Almin played for this season, Almin scored ten most important inf uence, having people cheer you team until he moved to St. goals in seventeen games, “I have been very fortunate on. I plan to continue with Louis. “I always wanted and was named to the sec- to have been coached by soccer after school and see to continue to play soccer ond team All-Great Lakes many fantastic coaches where it takes me,” Almin and the next step was to Valley Conference. For the including [Tritons head] said. Almin is truly a talent play college ball,” Almin Tritons, Almin has played a coach King, but my father who is enjoyable to watch, said, ref ecting on leav- vital role in their success. “I has been my biggest mentor and with professional soc- ing Germany to pursue a have always played the role on and of the f eld,” Almin cer hopes, certainly worth soccer career in the States. of a play maker because I said. Almin cites Brazilian the price of admission for Almin Sabotic dtibbles the ball down ﬁ eld against Drury Almin attended Melville grew up watching Zinedine Ricardo Kaká, of Real Ma- an UMSL soccer game. NIKKI VAHLE/ THE CURRENT Men’s soccer takes huge upset conference victory at home OWEN SHROYER Almin Sabotic, senior, added another goal to team has been display- William Jewell, with Sports Editor communications, put a their total, further wid- ing was matched with hopes on continuing header on goal only to ening their lead when offense. The defense had the winning streak. The After a thrilling over- the difference. Luc Wells, be stopped by the keeper. Jordan Bruce, junior, looked extremely well scoring started early, time goal to beat Drury, junior, liberal studies, The Tritons dominated criminology, scored rounded recently, putting with William Jewell scor- the University of Mis- whose playing time has the first half, only allow- his second goal of the on solid performances ing eight minutes into souri-St. Louis Tritons been increasing through- ing one shot to the op- season on the assist from only allowing two goals the match. The Tritons men’s soccer team had a out the season, would position, and they got to Peter Hyde. One could in their last four games answered quickly. Hyde huge home game against net his first goal of the the offense quickly in the sense the confidence the to that point. “Our de- found the back of the net seventh ranked in the season three minutes second half. Wells scored Tritons had at this point, fensive chemistry is im- for his second goal of the nation Missouri S&T. later on assists from his second goal of the as they knew they had portant. Of all things the season. William Jewell “This win certainly gives Mike McCarthy, senior, game just five minutes just delivered a knockout defense needs to be the scored three more goals, us momentum heading information systems, and into the half on an as- blow to the heavily fa- one together and in sync. giving them the four to into the game Sunday.” Evan Schumacher, senior, sist from David Schwer, vored opponent. Sabotic Coming into this season, one victory. Dan King, head coach, business administration. senior, business adminis- added another goal just for a full season together, The Tritons find them- said after the overtime In the thirty first minute tration. Schwer has been before the final whistle I think we have really selves just outside of the game. The momentum it looked like the Triton’s a great passer all year, sounded, his team lead- integrated and made a postseason picture. The was certainly apparent. would strike again on especially on the offen- ing fourth of the season. connection, and we have team has a big game at The Tritons were on a shot by Peter Hyde, sive front. Schwer got a The Tritons defeated the been talking real well conference opponent the offensive all game, junior, finance, but his few chances to score as visiting Miners four to together,” Logan Ream, Rockhurst on the hori- as usual. It was a key shot would ring off the the half progressed, but nil. sophomore, undecided, zon, before they come substitution by Coach crossbar. The Tritons had missed high and wide on This win was huge for said. Ream is an anchor home for two important King in the nineteenth another shot on net right the opportunities. In the the team, and the solid of the defense. conference games, where minute that would make before the half ended, as seventieth minute UMSL defensive effort that the The team headed to victories are imperative. SPORTS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | OCTOBER 10, 2011 | The Current | 15 Tritons volleyball continues to win, defeats Southern Indiana 3-1

OWEN SHROYER Sports Editor thirty ninth minute the Tri- and had one more win than tons had a golden opportunity the Tritons in conference. But Te women’s soccer team another early goal for the Tri- to force the tie when they got the Tritons overcame the odds has had an up and down sea- tons. Kelley Muesenfechter, a penalty kick. However, the to grind out a one to nil vic- son, swapping wins and losses senior, liberal studies, scored shot from Bridget Belli, senior, tory. Te lone goal came from each week. After a strong her third goal of the season education, could not beat the Kelly Muesenfechter, who has mid-September that had two just one minute after the half keeper, and the score remained been on a hot streak, and now home conference victories, started. It was good for the one to nil going into halftime. has a team leading four goals. the women dropped two away Tritons that Muesenfechter Te Tritons had more op- Te Tritons outshot the Cardi- conference matches to Wis- was able to fnish, as they were portunities to score in the nals thirteen to eight, includ- consin Parkside and Lewis. outshot for the remainder second half, but couldn’t fnd ing a six to three advantage in Tey looked to end the month of the half four to one. Tis the net. Neutzling hit the post shots on goal. on a good note against Drury win extended the team’s home in the ffty-third minute, con- UMSL is in tenth place in at home. Tere was a lot of winning streak to three games. tinuing her frustrating day of their conference, one game out ofense early in the game from Te Tritons looked to con- shots not fnding the back of of the postseason. Hopes are both teams, but the Tritons tinue that winning streak two the net. Courtney Blake, ju- still high, as they come home were able to fnd the back days later against Missouri nior, anthropology, had a shot to play conference worst and of the net fourteen minutes S&T. Early ofense was the on net in the eightieth minute, one win Kentucky Wesleyan into the game when Saman- story again, as Muesenfechter but again the shot would hit on October 14, and then again tha Faron, senior, psychology, looked to get the Tritons on the post and leave the Tritons at home against Southern In- scored her frst goal of the the board fve minutes in, but without a goal. Te game diana on October 16, who is season on an assist from Kay- her shot went over the net. ended with the Tritons on the right above them in the stand- lee Neutzling, senior, criminal Missouri S&T scored on their losing end of a one to nil score. ings. Te next matchup, how- justice, her second for the year. frst shot of the game in the Te Tritons headed to Wil- ever, is against Rockhurst, who Te pace of the game slowed eleventh minute. University liam Jewell to try to pick up is two wins ahead of UMSL in after this, both teams trying of Missouri-St. Louis had am- the pieces and get back in the the conference standings. Te to gain an edge trough posses- ple opportunities to answer. win column with a conference Tritons will try to kick the cur- sion, and only one shot would Te Tritons had six shots, game victory. Tis would not rent trend of trading of wins be fred wide by Drury in the only making the keeper work be an easy task, as William and losses, and make a nice Team mates celebrate after getting the second goal against rest of the half. one time for a save, the other Jewell hadn’t lost a home game winning streak down the fnal Drury Friday Te second half brought missing high and wide. In the all season, a fve game streak, stretch of the season. JENNIFER MEAHAN / THE CURRENT Men’s tennis team sweeps final two matches to end fall JOSEPH GRATE rales’s 6-0, 6-1; Naranjo’s 6-1, athletics department seem Lindenwood University in nis team has brought two Staff Writer 6-0; and Antwi-Adjel’s 6-0, vague about them. Tat may- which the rest of the team landslide victories with 9-0 5-0, for dominant 9-0 team be due to the busy schedule lost. wins in both matches in the win. Tis was a nice turn- they maintain. Teir head Hailing from Germany, last two weeks. Tey remain Te University of Missouri Adjel won 6-1, 6-7. Tis around to see after the team coach, Rick Gyllenborg, has Nils Mueggenburg and UMSL’s secret treasure, lin- St. Louis men’s tennis team gave the teaming a 9-0 victo- lost to Lindenwood earlier in been constantly on the move. Marius Schumacher are both gering among the larger has six players with diferent ry, giving them momentum the season. Te small group If not with his team, he’s par- freshmen and international teams. Winning the last two backgrounds and history, but into their fnal fall matchup. of diverse players has played ticipating with another sports business majors as well. Tim games is defnitely a plus, when they get on the tennis On October 4, they scored their part, but not without event. Once in a while they Gorter, sophomore, account- but two winning games don’t court, lately they all have had another sweeping win against competition. Despite a hec- are spotted walking around ing, is from the Netherlands, bring championships. So far, the same result - victory. Lindenwood-Belleville, tic schedule, however, they with their tennis bags, then and Nils Corrales, freshman, though, they have proven a On September 27, the which made a second consec- wrapped up the fall season disappearing to their daily is from Caracas, Venezu- winning ability from the Art team had a match against utive win following the prior with a convincing victory. tasks. ela. Players that derived from Peterson invitational to the Lewis and Clark, and they week’s victory from Lewis Overall on the year, the Te six players make up a Europe and South America latest Lindenwood-Belleville easily controlled this match- and Clark Community Col- players’ records were solid, diverse group of students ac- make up the tennis team. win. Even with the loss with up. Te doubles teams were lege. Tey won this match in with none having a losing recording to their biography Tey have been showing a Lindenwood University, they Nils Mueggenburg and Mar- dominant fashion. Te dou- cord. Two consecutive wins on the Tritons website ros- good track record lately, even were able to earn a win at ius Schumacher, who won bles pairings were Schum- gave the team two wins and ter. One player that made thought it is only the fall sea- Washington University’s In- 8-4; Nils Corrales and Felipe acher and Mueggenburg one loss. Ending the season it on the Great Lakes Valley son. vite. Naranjo, who won 8-4; and who won 8-0; Gorter and with two team sweeps will Conference(GLVC) Single Coach Rick Gyllenborg is Te recent wins may just Tim Gorter and Karl Antwi- Naranjo who won 8-1; and certainly give the team a con- Leaders list was Karl Antwi not only the head coach of bring them more publicity Adjel, who won 8-2. In their Corrales and Antwi-Adjel fdence boost heading into Adjel, junior, international the men’s team, but of the among the students, and def- single matchups, Mueggen- who also won 8-0. Te sin- the spring season, where they business, who comes from women’s as well. Tis will be initely among international burg won 2-6, 6-1, and tak- gles matches went about the hope to contend in confer- Amsterdam in the Nether- his sixteenth season as the students. At that point, it ing the tiebreaker match; same, with each match never ence play, in which they were lands. Felipe Naranjo, senior, men’s tennis coach. Last year may not be so hard to fnd Schumacher won 6-0, 6-3; going longer than two sets. 3-2 last spring. international Business, comes he led them to third place in and support them. After all, Gorter won 6-1, 6-1; Cor- Mueggenburg’s match went Te team is rarely heard from Ibarra, Ecuador. Both the GLVC Quarterfnals. they have come from around rales won 6-0, 6-1; Naranjo 6-1, 6-0; Schumacher’s 6-0, of among UMSL’s campus. these players were the ones Te team’s work is pay- the world and are now play- won 7-6, 6-1; fnally, Antwi- 6-1; Gorter’s 6-2, 6-4; Cor- Even faculty working in the who held single wins against ing of, as the men’s ten- ing on UMSL’s tennis team.

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Walking on campus there At the beginning of the of UMSL, you are to follow Tere is a reason the Re- the entire system is rotten are many things that one current semester, it wasn’t so the rules and policies that are publican Party has, particu- and that everyone, both can notice: the beautiful fall much of a problem. Walking set in place. UMSL has also larly within the past three Democrat and Republi- weather and the changing in the Quad, a lone smoker told students that as long as years or so, become known can, should be called to the of the leaves, the plethora here and there might have they are in their car (with the as “Te Party of No.” How carpet to account. On the of student activities hosting been seen, but that was it. windows rolled up) that they did they receive this unfat- surface, it is not an unrea- events or looking for new However, now almost half can smoke. Quitting options tering appellation? It’s quite sonable proposal. Few rea- members, the wide range of way through the semester, it and coaching sessions have simple, really: by oppos- sonable people will argue students smoking in between is obvious that smokers real- also been provided for those ing every major proposal or in favor of the government’s their classes right next to the ize no penalties are going to who wish to quit. piece of legislation from the current job performance. doors of all the buildings. come of their actions. Tis is a call to action for President or a Democratic However, laying the Wait, that can’t be right, Almost in an attempt to whoever is in charge of pa- legislator, for the sole reason blame for the deadlock on can it? Wasn’t there a ban on rub it in the faces of those trolling the campus to en- that it was proposed by a both sides is an overly simple Jeremy Zschau smoking on campus? Didn’t who enacted the policy, the sure that this policy is being Democrat. response to the problem. It ery plan”, as it were. It was it state that “Efective July 1, smokers slowly migrated enforced. What is the point Paradoxically, the Repub- isn’t as if there are no ideas to roundly panned as being 2011, the University of Mis- towards the doors of the of establishing a ban on lican Party has become even be had in Washington, after more rhetoric than sub- souri-St. Louis will become buildings. And it’s only go- smoking if no one is going more obsessed with power all. For example, a number stance, with little more than completely smoke-free?” ing to get worse. As cold to enforce it? Te lack of ac- ever since they lost it in of economists have signed lofty statements and vague Why yes, confused reader, weather creeps its way into tion by UMSL to follow up 2008. Since John McCain’s of on President Obama’s re- promises. it did! Missouri, they will continue on this policy refects poorly defeat in that year’s presi- cently announced jobs plan, Te fact is, penalizing So why is it then that all to get closer and closer un- on the campus, but also on dential election, they have saying it will add a number the so-called job creators is of these students are smok- til it is entirely impossible the students that aren’t in been scrambling madly to of desperately-needed jobs the last thing that anyone ing literally a few feet in for a non-smoker to get to compliance as well. hold on to whatever power to the economy, using ideas should be worried about. front of the door with ab- class without having to walk Non-smokers, whether they could. Since the Re- that even Republicans have It was those selfsame “job solutely no repercussions in through a cloud of smoke. they are students or staf, publican victory midterm supported in the past – but creators” whose unchecked sight? But students aren’t the need to ask why further elections of 2010, they have apparently no longer. Te greed got the country where Because UMSL has been only ones having problems action isn’t being taken. had the power to disrupt the “Bufett Rule” might as well it is today. Te private sec- failing miserably at enforc- following the rules. Fac- If smokers are spotted on agenda of the Democrats, a be pronounced DOA right tor had their chance to sort ing their movement towards ulty and staf have also been campus, fnd someone from power they have not hesi- now, if the predictable Re- things out, and like the Re- a smoke free campus. De- spotted doing the same exact Campus Security and tell tated to use. Tis has, unfor- publican screaming about publican Party’s attempts at spite the fact that it has been thing. Perhaps their status them. Ask the smoker your- tunately, rendered political “penalizing job creators” is governance, failed miserably. over four months since the provides them some sort self to stop. consensus between left and any indication of the recep- Te simple answer is that ban has been put into efect, of immunity that students Regardless of who does right nigh impossible, and tion it will receive on the they have no answers. Now, there is no enforcement. don’t know of? it, however, steps need to be turned the legislative process voting foor. instead of trying to fnd And students, both smokers Te lack of enforcement taken to enforce the smok- into a tortuous ordeal. Te purpose of this is not those answers or fx their and non-smokers, have been can also be seen on the ing ban. Te real question Ordinarily, this would to assign blame; the sub- mistakes, the Republicans noticing. UMSL website as well. Un- is if UMSL will take those be bad enough in and of it- ject of Republican obstruc- are instead pointing fngers Walking from the library der the Ofce of Academic steps. self. But, as the reader is no tionism has already been and distorting the issues, to the MSC bridge it is bla- Afairs, the Non-Smoking Unsigned editorials refect doubt aware, there is a bit of addressed in this column hoping they can distract the tantly obvious that students Policy page has not been up- the majority viewpoint of Te an economic crisis going on in the past on several occa- populace into focusing their who are also smokers aren’t dated since 1991 when the Current’s Editorial Board: at the moment. In times like sions. What continues to rage elsewhere – at which, worried about getting a re- ban of smoking inside the Matthew Poposky, Minho these, decisiveness and swift bafe the mind, however, is unfortunately, they are suc- ferral or a fne, because it buildings was set in place. Jung, Ashley Atkins, Cate action is vital if the country’s the search for a reason for ceeding. After all, any sug- simply isn’t happening. As Smokers can not re- Marquis, Jennifer Meahan, fragile recovery is to con- their intransigence. Yes, they gestion of incompetence in of the end of September, no ally complain about the Jeremy Zschau and Janaca tinue apace. Unfortunately, manage to talk a pretty good their leadership would seri- fnes had been given out. change either. As a student Scherer. those are the last things to game about jobs, the middle ously threaten their designs be found in Congress these class, and a return to pros- on power, and that is truly days. perity. However, where are what today’s Republican What do you think? Many have blamed the their answers? Where are Party craves. current state of afairs in their plans? Several months Jeremy Zschau is the Opin- www.thecurrent-online.com. Washington as the fault of ago, the GOP leadership ions Editor and a columnist both parties, claiming that published their own “recov- for Te Current. 18 | The Current | OCTOBER 10, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | OPINIONS SCIENCE MATTERS MAD WORLD Inventors helped make our coun- Australian fashion retailer revels try a leader in innovation in arrogance, remains unashamed

Tis week’s Science Matters it is important to note that many An Australian chain clothing in the fashion industry, one column is going to stray a bit of his inventions came out of the store called GASP has been fac- would think such displays of into the world beyond just sci- workshop he created, stafed by a ing some serious criticism due ego would have no place in the ence, because the combination of team of inventors and engineers to their gross mishandling of a world of retail, where customer practical innovators and research in his employ. Like Jobs, Edison customer service situation. Ke- satisfaction is as big a part of geniuses is one of the most pow- was the marquee name, the name ara O’Neil went shopping with monetary success as the quality erful in human life. the public knew, but there was a her bridesmaid in the hopes of the product. It is not just the Einsteins who team of engineers working be- of fnding a dress to wear for By only catering (or even transform our world but the Edi- hind that creative force. a night out; instead of a pleas- just being respectful) to those sons who translate basic research Tere is great creative force ant shopping experience, she customers who they feel deserve into practical tools. Visionaries for society in that kind of lone was met with a hideous display it (celebrities, rich people, etc.), who take the basic research and visionary. Cate Marquis of entitlement and disrespect. snobby retailers alienate the Sharon Pruitt discoveries and create things that St. Louis sculptor Bob Cas- Having found nothing she average customer. Interestingly touch our everyday lives is the silly represented another incar- and crowd-pleasing toys within wanted to leave the store with, enough, however, the fashion who caused a ruckus by tearing second half of the scientifc story. nation of that creative force, the electronic wild woods all the unsuspecting shopper was retail industry profts from the into Keara O’Neil reportedly Albert Einstein’s genius is en- transforming the physical world around. It would not have hap- berated by an employee, who desire most have to feel that later called another potential hanced, not diminished, by what and society. His work opened pened without quantum phys- yelled things after them such they are worthy of respect. customer a “fat b****” when she came after. His revolutionary the imagination to possibilities, ics but the music industry likely as “I knew you were a joke the Some choose to anchor that left the store without buying theories changed how scientists and possibly some minds to the would not have been transformed minute you walked in.” sense of self-worth in outward anything, despite his abusive saw the physical world. Working overlooked beauty of our archi- by the iPod without Steve Jobs Te most ridiculous part of appearances and the material nagging that began as soon as out the puzzle of how the uni- tectural heritage. and the clever minds at Apple. this situation, however, is the re- things that they own, such as she walked through the door. verse works gave rise to quantum Tis is not to diminish But both inventors and sci- sponse her complaint garnered what they wear (and can aford Te only response GASP has physics, which in turn gave rise to ground-shaking basic research or entists need to be free - to imag- from the company. In a nasty to wear). By alienating those po- had to these incidents, however, the host of electronics that fll our genius like Einstein’s, only to note ine, to experiment and fail and response, rather than apologize tential customers whom they’ve continues to be a shockingly world, like the iPhone. that transformation from discov- try again (the heart of scientifc for treating potential custom- decided are “not good enough” arrogant attitude of “good rid- Te world lost one of those eries proceeds in steps. Te inven- method, really). Both the busi- ers extremely rudely, the GASP (non-celebrities, etc.) retail- dance, we don’t want you here innovators recently, with the tors and visionaries who turn dis- ness and academic worlds seem area manager proceeded to go ers can build a large customer anyway and we certainly don’t passing of Steve Jobs, co-founder coveries into practical tools and increasingly less friendly to that on a tirade that included tell- base made up of the people want to hear your complaints.” of Apple computers. St. Louis toys are part of that continuum. sense of freedom, and to the sin- ing the shopper that she’s not who want to change that by Taking pride in one’s work lost another kind of innovator Te visionary cannot produce gular geniuses that display it. Sci- fashion-forward enough to ap- changing what they wear – and can be admirable. Trouble aris- recently with the tragic death of those popular products without entists need to work in a system preciate their clothing and that buying the expensive clothing es, however, when too much Bob Cassilly, the sculptor/builder those scientifc discoveries, yet where the free exchange of ideas, their items are priced so that snobby retailers sell. After all, it’s pride is taken. GASP employees of the City Museum. how many practical uses will re- not secrecy, is encouraged. A uni- they “remain inaccessible to the the image people often buy, not work in a mall store, not behind Steve Jobs was not a scientist, main undiscovered with that idea versity research system that fosters undesirable.” As for the rude the clothes. the scenes of a Parisian catwalk or even a computer engineer, yet man (or woman). basic research through funding, employee, the area manager in- As long as the fashion indus- (and even then it wouldn’t be he saw the potential within the Tink of the evolution of the and does not rely too heavily on sisted that his only fault is being try fosters a superfcial image of the least bit acceptable). Tis computer and the internet. His Internet. Te basic idea came private companies seeking only too good at what he does. He exclusivity and luxuriousness, kind of ego-tripping is akin to vision drove his engineers to cre- out the foundation of quantum short-term results, is best. A busi- even went so far as to suggest this kind of rude behavior will the guy in the hairnet work- ate the Apple personal computer, physics, which gave rise to a host ness environment that ties up that she was provoked out of only attract the type of people ing the grill at Denny’s pitch- the iMac, the iPod, the iPhone, of electronics, including comput- original thinking and new ideas the store because talented “retail who are looking to buy the life- ing a Gordon Ramsey-level ft and the tablet computer. He ers. Te engineers at DARPA, a in a top-down, immediate-re- superstars” do not tolerate hav- style and sense of entitlement when someone sends back their changed what had mostly been United States military research sults system, mandating all ideas ing their time wasted. they feel comes with it. Tis al- cheese fries for being too soft. a dull, big business tool into fun division, invented something belong to the company, or by For a company to respond lows materialism at its worst to In the surprisingly self-aware toys everyone wanted, even need- interesting called the internet, discouraging new companies by to any complaint by a customer shine. words of fashion designer San- ed. He may have done more to linking computers together, but sitting on unused ideas through in such a condescending, un- Since the incident, the retail- tino Rice: “Lighten up; it’s just create a world where everyone is when they could see no use for excessive patents, runs the risk of apologetic manner is unbeliev- er in question has appeared to fashion.” always connected, good or bad, it passed it along to universities. strangling national innovation. able. While self-importance is learn very little from the experi- Sharon Pruitt is a columnist than any other single person. Universities turned it into the Being a place that encour- not a rare quality to encounter ence. Te same “retail superstar” for Te Current. It was much like the way Hen- World Wide Web, created web ages both the inventor and the ry Ford put everyone on the road browsers and even launched the research scientist has been one of in cars. Tere have been a few tech boom of the ‘90s when it our country’s strengths. It is also comparisons to Henry Ford since was opened to commercial uses. critical to our future to be a place Jobs’ death, but an argument DARPA did not see the full friendly to Einsteins and Edisons. WHAT DO YOU THINK? also could be made for a parallel potential of what they had; that Cate Marquis is Arts and En- with Tomas Edison. Edison is was for the next group of clever tertainment Editor and a colum- Let us know at www.thecurrent-online.com remembered as an inventor but minds. Steve Jobs saw the useful nist for Te Current. 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