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See page 8 Katie Holmes stars in 'Pieces of April.' THECURRENTONLINE.COM UNIVERSITY O F MISS OURI - ST. L OUIS .Mixed feelings The thrill of v·ctory reign after lunch LEFT: Riverwomen forward (IIi BY dASON GRANGER D-Ferguson (district 70), came to UM Sonya Hauan runs in Editor-in-Chief St Louis to talk to students about front of a St. Joseph's issues concerning them; but according goalkeeper in triumph Depending on whom you ask, the to Laura Walters Marsh, ASUM after scoring the most recent Associated ~tudents of the member, Muckier had something else Riverwomen soccer University of Missouri Lunch with a on his mind. team's first goal on Legislator was either a great success or Sunday afternoon Iff a disappointing failure. during the first round State Representative Matt Muckier, see LEGISLATOR, page 3 of the Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament. The goal brought the team back from a 0-1 deficit. Only minutes later, Hauan would also score the second goal in the Riverwomen's 2-1 victory. The Riverwomen advance in the GLVC tournament and will next play Northern Kentucky.
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"V of defeat... :r ~ o UJ Riverwomen take 2-1 victory over Pumas ~ 3:' and advance in GLVC tourney i<' "IJI :r RIGHT: "~ Annie Domaslca, a forward for the St. Joseph's Pumas, cradles Rep. Matt Muckier greets guests a1 the "Lunch with A Legislator" her head on the SOCCer field after her team's defeat by the UM-St. Thursday, October 30 in the MSC Century Room C. The Louis Riverwomen. The Pumas held the lead past halftime, but -,-=',~ ~ ~,~~\~~ ~~; ., engagement was sponsored by ASlJM. then gave up two goals to Riverwoman Sonya Hauan. ~ Race relations Just say no to... driving?
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BY .JASON GRAN GER groups such as the Association of Living in the same area for a long Editor-tn-Chief Black Journalists and the Hispanic Latino Association. time can cause a person to al10w "An Association of White calluses in his thought process and fal1 Beth Grindstaff, Student Journalists could not exist without victim to a pattern of comfortable Government Association vice racist stigmas," the editorial said. repetition. Often our stem adherence president and Associated Students of "Why, then, doesn't the Association of to routine prohibits us from seeing the University of B 1 a c k new tools al1 around us. Missouri Journalists St. Louis has much more to offer member, saw a receive than a few choice hangouts. It is easy "!' problem and criticism?" to be caught in the old navel-gazing decided to take To discuss "my town is lame" mindset So many steps to help such differences points of interest are hidden in this rectify it. in paradigms city; and while some cost a few dollars At the last and perceptions, to enjoy, the ride could be free. Coffee with SGA. and The The MetroLink connects those Curt (Coomod, Current are co without transportation to a bevy of ~ vice chancel10r sponsoring a diverse and remarkable places in St. for student race-relations Louis. affairs), several forum entitled African "Issues of the American Color Line," A MetroLink train sits at the end of the line at the Lambert Airport station. Metrolink offers see METROLINK, page 3 studen t s Nov. 11, ill students a free al1ernative to the hassle and expense of campus parking. expressed their Century Room ~ displeasure with C of the . an editorial that Millennium ran in The Beth Grindstaff Student Center Sumo Cllftl laude OOTent. They at 1 p.m. decided to relay that displeasure to Joe Flees, coordinator for the vice Coomod. Grindstaff was at Coffee chancellor of Student Affairs, thinks with Curt and decided she would try to the forum is a good idea. do something to help heal some "I think race relations in America wounds. need to be improved," Flees said. "Some students ... expressed Grindstaff said she is hoping the concern when we were at Coffee with forum will help to al1eviate tensions Curt," Grindstaff said. 'The editorial surrounding voluntary segregation and in The Crm-ent upset some people, so I give both sides of the issue a chance to wanted to get everybody together so understand the rationale behind their we can talk about things." feelings and the feelings of others. It The editorial at issue questions the need for racial1y/culturally-motivated see RACE RELATIONS, page 3 INDEX ~ ~ulle£n Bo~~~ ______2
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Becky Rosner . Neil'S Edaor Mike Sherwin. Pboto DirectOl/Prod .4ssistdnt Stanford Griffith. Copy Editor Mon 3 (cont.) Tues 4 (conL) Wed 5 (cont.) Fri7 Thnl March Steve Hanen • Sports Editor Woodcock Museum Coming of Age series Coming of Age series International Center Coming of Age series Casey Schacher' A & E Editor "Image and Imagination: Art of the "Student Engagement: An Imperative "Indicators of Student Engagement: for Tropical Ecology From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. is a Teaching Kate Drolet • Features Editor American West" virtual exhibit is for Fostering Learning and Success" is What UMSL Student Think" is from Conservation Forum 2003 is from 5 and Technology Conference. Sessions Elliott Reed • Illustrator open online at htt:p:I/woodcockmuse at 3 p.m. in the Provincial House 9:30 a.m. to noon in Century Room C p.rn. to 9 p.m. at The living World in the showcase faculty engagement v.cith Melissa McCrary • Features /issociate um.urnsl.edu. Featured is paintings Chapel in the Honors College. Charles on the 3rd floor of the MSe. Charles Saint Louis Zoo. Frank Joyce from the students in research and inquiry and and sculptures from the pelTIlanent Schroeder, former chief student affai rs Schroeder, former chief student affairs University of California presents community. At 10 a.m. plenary ses Sarah Weinman· Proofreader collections of the Woodcock officer at lIM-Columbia, Mercer officer at UM-Columbia, Mercer "Conservatior in Costa Rica: Working sion "Engaging Students through Shannon Hoppe. W'eb Editor/Prod. Manager Museum and the Mercantile library University, St. Louis University and University. St. Louis University and mutualisrns between people and Research, Teaching and Civic Rudy Scoggins. Illustrator at l.TM-St. Louis. Georgia Institute of Technology is pre Georgia Institute of Technology is pre nature." For more info., call Patrick Involvement" is in 200 Lucas Hall. senting the lecture. This iechlre is part senting the lecture. This lecture is part Osbome at 516-5219. This event is free. James Groccia, director of the Biggio Amy Gonwa • Music critic of the "Corning of Age: lJMSLs Role of the "Corning of Age: UMSLs Role Center for ilie Enhancement of . - ~ • Sciena columnisti Marquis-Homeyer stalf writer Thnl Nov. 18 in the St. Louis Region" speaker selies. in the St. Louis Region" speaker selies. Teaching and Learning at Auburn For more infomlation, call 516-5372 or Por more information, call 516-5372 5 University presents the lechlre. Pre James Daugherty • Distribution Public Policy Research JIanager 516-5308. or 516-5308. Biology register at \vww.urnsl.edulctl. For "The Price of Progress: The Page "Unmanned Aircraft: The Fuhlre in more information, call 516-5372 or Joe Richardson • Prod. /issociate Avenue Extension." photographs by Military Aviation" is from 7 p.m. to 8 516-5308. Michael jyhles opens on Sept. l7. 4 Tues4 p.rn. in Century Room A on the 3rd floor Staff Writers The opening reception will be held Crusade for Christ of the MSe. Kevin A Wise, Senior Paul Crutcher, Canie Lewis, Gretchen fTOm noon to 1 p.m. on Sept. 17 in Gallery 210 A Bible study is from noon - 1: 15 p.m. Mon 10 Moore, Brian Ireland, Patricia Lee, Technical fellow at Boeing Phantom the Public Policy Research Gallery, Poet Adrian Matejka presents his poet in room 314 of the MSe. Join Campus Angela Ashley, Jud Dieffenbach, Works speaks on the X-45 Joint Monday Noon Series 362 SSE. This event is tree. ry at 7:30 p.m. in Gallery 210 (210 Crusade for Christ for fellowship and Monica Martin, Charlie Robinson Unmanned Combat Aill System. The 'Dugout Canoes on the Missouri Lucas Hall). Matejka reads from hi, prayer. Staff Photographers event is free and open to the public. For River: In the Wake of Lewis and debut collection of poems, '''The Kevin Ottley, Lishu Qu, Michael more infollnation, contact Nancy Diley Oark" is the title of the Monday Devil's Garden," which was released in Pelikan, Jesse Gater, Mon3 at 516-6226. Noon "series. Jim WIlson, Des Lee Robert Johnson Monday Noon Series October by Alice James Books. The WedS professor of experiential and family collection has gamered praise from 011- Counseling Services education at UM-St Louis, deslTibes Advertising Rep '''The Aesthetics of Water" - a slide ics and poets alike. The event is free and Shaun Kennedy Choosing a Major Workshop is from 1 how dugout canoes are constructed talk, is the title of the Monday Noon open to the public. For more info., call 111I.r 6 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Learn how to match by hollowing out giant logs with tra 388 Millennium Student Center Series. Stephanie R0. ·he ClJrrent is published weekly on Cr- T Monday;. Advertising rates are available iThe CanpllS upoi1 request; tem1S, conditions and restric· lions awIy. The Current, financed in part by stude<1t activities fees., is not an official publi from a parked vehicle. ,vere fowld occupying the "ehide in'the city ojSt. Tlle followillg criminal inddems werE' rep0l1ed Octoocr 26 - Stolen auto October 28 - Tampering with an auto Gltion of UM-St Louis. The Unive<>ity is not 10 the Ulliwrsit)' l,if MiJ:wuri - St. Louis Police In parking 101 K. a van was reported Siolen from In parking lot BB. in an attempt to steal a ve hi Louis and through subsequenl investigatioll responslble for the content of The CUrTE'I1t andIOf' its policies. Commentary and columns Depat1TIlC1I1 dliring (he fall bm"l'eTI Ocwber 25 he parking 101 while the owner was allending a cle. th~ steering column was damaged and found October 29 • Recovered stolen property were identified and arrested. ffiuTonts will be reflect the C9ioion of the individual author. "lid Ocwber 31. Jfreatiers hal'" il!fonnOlioll lhm concert m ille Penomwlg Aru Cenler. to lave a brokell key ii, the ignition and the COIl At 7%6 South Florissant Rd .. some slereo sOllght Jur charges in related to ·this incitieni Unsi§ned editorials reflect the C9inion of the could (lssi. Fare is round trip from St.l,ouis. Subject to change and avaitability. Tax not included. event? Restrictions and blackouts apply. Call The Current advertising department at ~ 516-5316 for details. Y l)'ur Traffic Needs! Suspensions November 3, 2003 CfJut Current Page 3 5·g Taus· help Bel Ridge rograms educate students on health·re ated issues BY M ELISSA MCCRARY tained on Halloween and contacted it has also joined up with the commu Staff Writer the fraternity for their help. nity to provide other services. This was the second year that this "The Sigma Taus have made BY KATE DROLET illary stick, or a small prick on the tip ing flu season. On Oct. 31, UM-St. Louis' Sigma Halloween Fest has been in existence. numerous cooperative efforts with Features Editor of the finger, to provide results in On vitamin awareness day, visitors Tau Ganuna fraternity hosted a Brook~ said one of the reasons for . hosting other events in Bel Ridge," seven minutes. leamed that the body only absorbs 40 Halloween party and haunted house holding the event again this year was City Trustee Wllma Abernathy said. Castulik said that not aU college percent of vitamins taken orally. A for neighbor "Some of the other In October, students received fly students ar'e awar'e of the impOltance product called Vitamist was on dis hood children at things that the ers, pamphlets and a wide range of of cholesterol checks. By measuring play for students to test and purchase. the Bel Ridge group has done to other resomces concerning several cholesterol levels and considering The spray, which cost $16, comes in a Community help the city health issues. UM-St Louis' Health farnily medical history, students can variety of flavors and vitamin-types. Center located include: painting Services hopes to provide information tind out their personal health risk fac By spraying the mist directly onto near the Mobil the Bel Ridge to students on a regular basis from tors. mucus membranes in the mouth, 100 gas station on Police Station and now on. Other information was handed out percent of the vitamins are absorbed. Natural Bridge organizing a "This month has been busy," said conceming AIDS awareness, diabetes During the week of Oct. 27, Health Road. Thanksgiving party Kathy Castulik, health educator for awareness, hand-washing awareness Services provided information aboU[ The event for the elderly." Health Services. "We've tripled in and vitamin awareness. breast cancer. Missouri Baptist was held from 6 The growth in programs at student Health services provided interac- University brought a Mammo-Van, p.m. until 8 p.m. Thanksgiving party requests." where women could sign up for free and was free for will be held the Dming their health mammograms. Tne Susan children of aU Wednesday before education awareness G. Komen Breast ages. Thanksgiving at week, which took Canc e r "The haunt the Community place from Oct 21 Awarene s s ed house and Center. They will to Oct. 24, Health ~ Foundation Halloween party prepare a festive Services set up an ;. donated educa- was developed dinner for all of the infonnation table c tional materi- to let children local disabled and next to the escalator ~ a1s as well. ~ within the com Mike Sherwin! The Curren! elderly citizens. on the second floor o· "You had to ~ munity go trick A Sigma Tau Gamma member runs through the hall of the Bel For the residents of the Millennium reserve a time, Student Center. Each ~ and we ended or-treating and Ridge Community Center on Friday night, shouting, "Here come who are not able to IJJ ~ day, free information OJ up being have fun in a the kids, everybody get ready!" attend the dinner, . ~ safe atmos they will load up was available about o~ completely a different health ~ full," said phere," Sigma Tau Ganuna member the success oflast year's event. meals and personally take them to % o Tom Brooks said. "Last year was the first year that issue. 't:I Castulik. their houses. 't:I Children were given the opportuni the Community Center had a free "The fraternity really lends a help The efforts of !!. Health ty to wear their Halloween cosuunes, party for chiJdren and it began with a ing hand with organizing special activ Health Services' '"' Services also '" receive candy, hot dogs and soda and line of kids waiting to enter, down the ities that make the city stronger," awareness drive have ~ offers CPR celebrate the holiday in a variety of block," said Brooks. "It was estimated Abernathy said. received 'a positive ~ and First Aid ways. that about 150 children attended last For information on other upcoming student response. " classes, The city mayor, trustee and other year's event." event~ sponsored or hosted by the "I think it's monthly illV public officials decided to find a way Not only has the fratemity partici Sigma Tau Gammas, contact the fra important testing that children could be more enter- pated in operating this free event, but ternity house at 428-543 L because a thro u gh lot of peo- Planned M ETROLlNK, from page 1 ple don't Parenthood get that and testing for knowledge other sexually Uans The MetroLink is a tool that many Scott Air Force Base at the Shiloh worked in close proximity to a station by reading mitted diseases. The students are already familiar with, Scott Station in illinois, the MetroLink in the past In addition to passing books. They organization also offers a nutri whether they use it to get to school or is a viable and economy-minded alter through several of the city's hot spots, can come on campus, and it's out tion assessment program, where to get away from school on the week native to driving. The light rail system such as University City and the there. Being at a university, you learn i v e body composition and eating pat end. There are, however, a large num cUlTently runs one East/West line. The Central West End, the MetroLink is a diffcrent aspects of life, and health material for some of the tern are measured, and a h a1 thy eat ber of students who do not realize the MetroLink expansion, which is cur convenient service for UM-St. Louis education is one of them." said issues. At the hand-washing aware ing program is developed potential of this tool that is provided rently underway, will create an addi students to use as often as they wish. Breiana Wells, sophomore, psycholo ness table, students were instructed to A WeUness Resource Center and a them already by their student fees. tional line that will branch off, reach "It helps people get around to see gy. wash their hands thoroughly and peer education called Students Brad Lake, junior, business admin ing further into some of the areas that the city. People travel from far' away to On the healthy heart day, those return. After doing so, they wiped Helping Others to Succeed, or istration, recently rode the MetroLink are not cl1lrently serviced by the sys see the Arch, and we can do it for who visited the table had the opportu their hands with a substance that S.H.O.T.S., also operate througb for the first time. tem. MetroLink officials say that lines free," said Jan Mayer, junior, corrunu- nity to get their blood pressme and attached to germs. Students held their Health Services. "Riding is a lot of fun," he said. reaching. into Clayton and Richmond nications. cholesterol checked. Health Services hands under a black light and could For more information about Health ;'[MetroLinkl helps people who can't Heights are in the works, and that the Insle.ad of begging for a ride to recently invested in a Cholestic see the areas where microorgarusrns Services, the Wellness Resource afford cars. And you don't have to pay lines should go as far south as Denny's, students can visit areas they machine. which measures cholesterol remained. Center or S.H.OTS., call :: 16-567 1 or for parking," Shrewsbury by 2005. have never been to. Forget about des level' in a short amount of time. This Castulik emphasized the irnpor visit the Health Services office at 131 With two stations on campus and a Soon tlus transportation altcrnati ve ignated drivers and parking hassles. portable machine only requires a cap- tan e of hand washing, e, pecially dm- MSC line that runs from the Lambert will be a viable transportation option Use the MetroLink and explore the Airport main station in the wesr to for people \ ho had not lived or culture of St. Louis. RAC E R E LATIONS, from page 1 "We hope to get all issues on the relations has polarized that di trict as well as we should have." Interim table and create an open dialogue," after a 10-year-old white boy taunt Superintendent of Parkway Paul K. Grindstaff said. "\Ve want to get ed an eight-year-old black girl by Delan ty said. "We are in the posi people talking and help ease hostili calling her a "nigger'-' The parents tion to grow from this." ties." of the girl felt the school district The issue of race relations now LEGISLATIVE. Racial issues have begun to botched the handling of the situa shifts to UM-St. Louis with the become a major issue in St. Louis tion, and school officials issued a SGAlThe Current forum on Nov. 11 . again. something that has not been a memo that seem, to support this Sheila Clar'ke-Ekong, interim dean INTERNSH IPS major issue in a couple of years. In assertion. of the Evening College will be mod the ParJ...--way school. district. race "We probably did not handle this erating the forum. EARN LEGISLAT O R , frmn page 1 -=----_...... __. ...--- COLLEGE "Representative Muckler, when Muckler on the budget crisis, asking System?' He said 'no' because of asked about UMSL. was uninformed Muckler whether the state of Missouri funding." Grindstaff said. about the school," Marsh said. "His was in violation of Article Nine, sec Despite the turnout and dia!o~,'ue , CREDIT whole focus was on the traunla unit at tion b of the State, Constitution which Marsh was still not satisfied with DePaul hospital." states, "The general assembly shall Muckler and his presentation. Beth Grindstaff. ASUM member adequately maintain tlle state univer "He could care less about UMSL AND and 'Smdent Government Association sity and such other educational insti and the students." Marsh said. "He vice president, had a different view of tutions as it may deem necessary." just doesn't care about us." the event. GrindSL:'lff said one of the high The next Lunch with a Legislator ACTUAL "It was the biggest crowd we've lights of the session was when one of features Clint Zweifel, a UM-St. had yet this year," Grindstaff said. the audience members questioned L0uis graduate v.rith a degree in polit EXPERIENCE! "Forty students and faculty showed Muckler about UM-St. Louis sepamt ica! science. For more information, up." ing from the UM System. call the ASUM office at 314-516- Grind,taff said she thought there "Dr. Elizabeth Dickhouse a~ked 5835 or stop by their office in the was a good amount of dialogue Representative Muckler, 'Do you Office of Smdent Life on the third between Muckler and the audience. think it would be beneficial for no or of the Millennium Student Some people took the chance to grill UMSL to separate from the UM Center. The Current and Student Governmellt Association cordially invite you to attend: " of Color " This open forum will be moderated by o• Dr. Sheila Clarke-Ekon~. Come to Century- Room C I of the MSC Nov. 11th at 1 p.m I Page 4 Recently, I gave my approval to balanced? Yeah light). Last year, The Beth Glindstaff, vice president of Current covered things the University The C,"rrellt remembers Student Government Association, for would rather we did not cover. We a co-sponsored race relations fonun. exposed a vice chancellor who rnis The Clinen! and SGA will be co-spon used hi s funds. pointed out that the soring the event. University had no anti-terrorism poli So why have The ClIInmt and cy (one was instituted within weeks of George "Buzz" Westfall SGA decided a race relations forum is the article running, by the way) and necessary') Well, in the Oct. 13 issue extensively covered the budget cuts. Politicians are generally tolerat world of politics, Westfall held the The issue of The Current, we ran an editorial These are all things that people may ed, only occasionally appreciated unusual view that it was neither questioning voluntary segregation. We not want to hear about; they may not and rarely liked. So what is it that healthy nor productive to sacrifice George ffBuzz" also questioned the want it to upset their explains the outpouring of sentiment all for work. He defended his right to need for racial and happy routines. but it following the death of St. Louis privacy and family time, and in cultural issues. The was something we felt County Executive George "Buzz" doing so, raised the notion of family Westfall was a man ensuing uproar result we needed to discuss Westfall last Monday? The short values through example, rather than ed in a couple of let and point out anyhow. an wer: He was a good man who did rhetoric. ters to the editor, and Journalism is a good work. and conununities are sel Westfall grew up in the St. Louis w110 tirelessly some students even noble profession. We dom blessed in fmding such people area, in a working-class family, and brought it up at the have to be passionate in positions of power. so kept an eye out for average citi most recent "Coffee about it, because God A..."ter t.L1ree terms as St. Louis zens. Few politicians have inspired worked for the bet- with Curt (Coonrod, knows you cannot go County's prosecuting attorney, such a sense of security in their pub vice chancellor of stu- into it for the money. Westfall, a Democrat, was elected to lic as he did, from struggling low dent affairs)." After No, you have to have a the position of county executive in income families to the affluent. llis terment of the St. said "Coffee with strong social con 1990. His work in this capacity was uncanny ability to stretch funding for Curt " Grindstaff science in order to do so commendable that he was again the community while avoiding tax approached me about ,JASON GRANGER this job. elected three times. increases certainly helped him win Louis area. From co-sponsoring the Editor-in-Chief I am an old news Known for putting people above favor in both camps, as did his fair fonun and participat hound at heart, but I politics, Westfall \Va involved in hand in considering the detractors of ing on the panel. I said I would (see the have had to kind of set that on the back projects such as developing the St. his proposals. working to bring in house ad on page three for more infor burner after taking this position. I can Louis Regional Health Conunission, Surely, no politician can make mation regarding the forum). not mille feathers near as much as I which is dedicated to providing med everyone happy, and Westfall knew So why did I decide to co-sponsor did last year. There was a time last ical services to the uninsured and this. It was a distressing realization the Rams to fight- and participate? Because it is some year that administrators went running underinsured, raising funding for the to him when he fIrst took office. He thing I believe in. The fact is, my when they saw me corning (which Children's Miracle Net\vork, cham realized that he would occasionally whole life I have always had minority always made me think they had some pioning organized labor, supporting draw the scorn of people whom he ing for benefits, he friends and I would not have it any thing to hide); now I have to be wary expansion of the MetroLink, devel both represented and respected. Yet other way. of the image of The Om'ent, which oping education, training and he took the cballenge of public We, And that is something I do not brings me back to the race relations resources for average citizens and and proved that a public official need was tireless. think people quite understand about forum. I am not doing this for the even helping to keep recreation not be everything to everyone, as the newspaper business . We have an image of The CWTen[ as I stand affordable-he was key in making a long as he handled each situation We suggest unwritten obligation to report on behind what we printed. I am doing it provision with the Rams for setting with the respect and consideration it things people may not want to hear, because The ClIn-ent did its job. We aside a percentage of their tickets for deserved. And really, as a diveLe "Buzz" should be but we deem they need to hear. Is that got people talking. People may have the general public. and contrary citizenry, what more an unfair amount of power? I do not found it offensive, true, but it still got Not onl y was Westfall admired can we expect? think so. Because the simple fact is, them talking. We said things people for what he did but also for how he What we did not expect was for remembered for his we would not go into journalism, did not want to bear. but at least they did it. In the many statements given his time to be cut so short and with specifically the newspaper business, if want to have a dialogue about it. this week, he was often referred to as so much left undone. Though this is we were not activists of a sort We are In the end, TIle Current did its job. honest, compassionate, humble and said of many who ha';c passed work for the St. , all passionate about the situations in \Ve are proud of the work we do as dedicated-by both Democrats and before now, the sentiment is rarely ! which we all live. We cannot acqui- journalists. We get called names like Republicans alike. His own employ felt by such a great number of peo Louis region. He esce and abandon the principles of rabble-rouser, troublemaker, muckrak ees added that he inspired trust and ple. We would like to offer am con journalism because we might step on er and whistleblower, but we are still loyalty by showing an interest in dolences to all the family and frien toes. If we did that, we would cease to proud of what we do. We got people them peconally, as well as by allow who had the opportunity to know will go down as a be journalists; we would work for the discussing something inlportant, and ing them the freedom to George "Buzz" Westfall in a more ; Fox News Channel instead (fair and for that we arc not ashamed. work in their own personal capa ity. We hope they way. will frnd peace in the knowl legend of St. Louis In the edge that they were in the fast-mov heart of a good man, politics, no matter ing and who was truly appre Finding inspiration a mb i ciated in his own t i 0 u S time- a truly,oOIn the political affilia mendable Sometimes, while in the clutches of cially true for those of lIS who already IAL achievement. a particularly grueling assignment, I juggle full schedules. tiona Democrats forget why I am here. Exams, papers If, like myself, you are unable to and lectures march steadily to the limit indulge in such wholesome, resume ,JASON GRANGER and Republicans of my foreseeable future, and I find building, feel-good activities, I recom myself in self-pitying despair. mend that you avail yourself of the NICHOLE LECLAIR Although I anl blessed with sup quick-fix option. remember him portive family, friends and a long-suf Though our campus is modestly STANFORD GRIFFITH fering boyfriend who often laughs off sized, we do manage to draw some (naively, I'm afraid) extraordinary speakers KATE DROLET fondly. my oft-mentioned and prominent figures threats to drop out and from a variety of disci BECKY ROSNER either apprentice plines. You need not CASEY SCHACHER myself in the noble make reservations, buy So what do you think? career of phunbing or tickets or corrunit much retreat to a cave in the of yom time. Just show "Our Opinion" reflects TeU us what you think! Drop us a line at the office, 388 MSC, far north-it is often not up. the majority opinion enough. If you cannot man of the Editorial Board. or online at our Web site Now and again, I age to do work in your www.thecurrentonline.com. need to be inspired. field just yet, the next I realize that some best thing is to listen to 5 people are excited by and speak with those the mere act of bask who do. Let · them M AIL ing in and absorbing NICHOLE LECLAIR remind you . why the The Current information. I too can Managing Editor time and effort you are 388 Millennium Student Center enjoy the accumula spending is worth- 8001 Natural Bridge Road tion of facts and skills in my chosen while. St. Louis, MO 63121 field-for a time, anyway. 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This is espe- ple of hours than that? their title(s) and department(s). Editor-in-chief reserves the right to respond to letters. The Current reserves the right to deny letters. on Ot:tleY b I some Greek material, then help out "I selected an organization and with something else. It's great," she paid dues to belong to that organiza said. tion, not to pay to be friends with the She graduated with a Bachelor of sorority. I wasn' t friends with every Arts in Communication from one in my sorority; it's not feasible Truman State University and went to expect that all of the women will on to graduate school at Illinois State get along. Also, I have respect for University to earn a Master of people that join other organizations Science in Education with a concen and pay dues, and aliI ask is for the l:ration in school personnel. \~'hile same respect in return," she said. attending Truman, Wilson was a To increase the. campus' attitude mem ber of the social sorority Sigma toward Greek life, Wilson would like Kappa. She served in several posi to improve the visibility of Greek tions for the organization, including activities and philanthropies to show vice president, recruitment counselor students that there are several posi and a representative to the judicial tive attributes and a great support board. While in graduate school, network in the Greek community. Wilson served as a house mom and As for the organizations them lived in a Sigma Kappa sorority selves, Wilson also has plans to house. Her duties there included increase the feeling of togetherness paying bills, helping out with their among the different chapters. major programs and events and the ''1' d really like to centralize com EDITOR philanthropy, along with being there munication and activities so that it's for the women of the house in any not always so competitive. The stu KATE DROLET given situation. dents are all Greek, and that is a very "It was interesting to me because special bond that needs to be recog Features Editor there were no sorority houses at nized," she said. "I think that each Mike Sherwin! The Current Truman. And though I was a member chapter here at UMSL has so much Allyson Wilson (at left), coordinator of student services for the Office of Student Life and campus of that sorority, I now had to function potential, and each is strong in dif phone: 516-4886 Greek advisor, takes part in a costume party in the Pilot House Thursday. With Wilson are fellow as an authority figure. I got stretched ferent aspects. 1'd love to see a fax: 516-6811 Student Life workers Sarah Clark and Johnathan Lidgus. a little too thin sometimes, but it was Greek community spirit established a great experience, and I would do it to help the chapters become stronger BY ANGELA A SHLEY the Greek organizations on campus. Wilson was hired by the Wilson, who now serves as the new University over the summer and has again," she said. and grow." Staff Wln"ter Greek system's advisor at UM-St. worked with the Office of Student When asked what her biggest Fighting Louis, has had Greek experience Life on several other projects. frustration concerning Greeks was, Though she only graduated last before and is ready to put it to the "I like that my days are never the Wilson said that the notion of Greeks May, Allyson Wilson is already full test. same. I usually come in and work on paying for their friends bothered her -_ ... -._ .. _...... _ .._ _.. . _._... ._._._-_ .... _.. -. the most. against of ideas about how to bring together see GREEK, page i I hunger Kimble keeps law and order BY GARY SOHN "I love living in the dorms," he Justin Kimble BY MELISSA MCCRARY Staff Writer said. "It's a good experience to meet people you wouldn't ordinarily meet, is currently Features Associate He can be found in the residence as well as living in [a] community with working on halls, in the Student Government your peers." earning a B.S. office and at various campus events. in criminal With determination, a worthy Dana Bamard, graduate assistant Serving as a resident assistant in Seton justice. He cause and the promise of a party, hall director, facilitates communica Hall and sergeant at arms on the plans to UM-St. Louis' Pierre Laclede tion between RA's and the Residential Student Government Association's become a Honors College Student Life department. She deals with RA's executive board, Justin Kimble seeks police officer Association raised money and on a daily basis. to ensure that the UM-St. Louis educa in CinCinnati, canned food items during the week "J llStin is dedicated to everything tional community is kept in order. Ohio, where of Oct. 26. he signs up to do. He's there for every Kimble is currently working on most of his "Costumes and Cans" was the body. If you need something, he's earning a B.S. in criminal justice. He family theme of the week, which ended there for you," Barnard said. plans to become a police officer in resides. He with Villa Fest, an annual costume The main focus of being an RA Cincinnati, Ohio, where most of his currently party held in the residence halls. consists of dealing with disciplinary family resides. keeps order All week long, members of problems and building a community "I enjoy helping people and being as a resident PLHCSA held a donation and can among residents. Kimble said that he involved in [the] community where I assistant in drive on the bridge of the enjoys his position and the experience live. My best friend's dad was a police Seton Hall. Millennium Student Center, from it provides. officer and got me interested ill Daw 10 am. until 2 p.m. In addition to maintaining stability enforcement] many years ago," said All contributions were donated in the residence halls, Kimble keeps Kimble. order in other roles on campus . . to 1EAM, a Florissant food pantry. He cunently keeps order as a resi By combining Villa Fest and As sergeant at arms, he plays a dent assistant in Seton Hall. As an RA, the can drive, PLHCSA received large part in SGA's meetings and he works to maintain a safe and com more donations this year than last. events. fortable home for students. "Another purpose for our can drive "[At meetings] I take attendance, "I deal with loud music and enforce was most freshman students in the set up tables, place placards in their quiet hours to ensure all residents con Pierre Laclede Honors College are right spots and make sure the comput tinue to be happy living in the resi required to take a citizenship ers work," he said. dence halls," he said. course, and this gave students the Kimble says he takes his job as Jason Kunkelman, junior, studying opportunity to get involved in a sergeant at arms seriously because his pre-medicine, is one of Kimble's resi community service activity and role is vital to SGA meetings. "In order dents. help those in need," said Daron to have an effective meeting, someone, "Justin keeps things very orderly in Dierkes, president of PLHCSA such as myself, needs to make sure that the halls. They're nice and clean," president. all rules and policies are followed." Kunkelman said. This is Kimble's first semester as an RA, and he has lived in the resi see HUNGER, pagel dence halls since his freshman year. see KIMBLE, page 7 November 3, 2003 ~kt Current Page 7 Culture center offers a variety of resource BY MELISSA MCCRARY cookies and chocolates are free to Saturday, Nov. 30, from 2 p.m. to 8 ------Features Associate those who attend. p.m." The next scheduled Kaffestunde The club also plans to make items will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5, to sell at a booth, including German and Thursday, Nov. 20. pancakes, calendars and Christmas Those visiting the UM-St. Louis Der Deutsche is composed of stu decorations. German Culture Center may be sur dents ,studying the German language Other upcoming events at the prised when they are greeted with or interested in the language's back- Culture Center include "Doing "Guten morgen!" Business in Germany" and "Ars The German Culture Center is Vitalis" workshops. "Doing Business located in the Telecommunications --"-- in Germany" will take place on Nov. Center Building, across the hall from 14, where a discussion about business the UM-St. Louis Police Department. The Der Deutsche Club cur meetings, presentations, business eti The Culture Center is the meeting rently has about 25 or 30 quettes and trade in Germany will be place for the Der Deutsche German students, and we are look the main objective. There is a $40 cost Club Kaffestunde, which is a coffee ing to recruit more individu for this event and breakfast will be hour established to promote the als who are interested in included. "Ars Vitalis" is a German German Club and the culture center. German culture. group that will perfOlID a jazz and 'The Der Deutsche Club currently comedy show at the Kultureverein has about 25 or 30 students, and we -Melissa Dumas Halle on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. are looking to recruit more individuals Along with meetings, activities who are interested in German cul and events, the Culture Center pro ture," said Melissa Dumas, president vides a variety of references for stu of Der Deutsche. dents and staff. The coffee hour meets every first " 'The Center has numerous dictio Wednesday and every third Thursday ground. The group works together to naries, grammar books, tapes and of each month, between noon and 2 plan upcoming events. videos that can be checked out free of p.m. At these meetings, international "One of this year's events that the charge," Marsh said. students share stories about their time German Club will help participate in The Culture Center's hours are at UM-St. Louis, and others can dis- is the Ferguson Willter Night," said from noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday through . cuss anything they wish to know Larry Marsh, coordinator for German Thursday. For more information about Germany. Kaffeestunde pro Culture Center and Center for aboutDer Deutsche, Kaffestunde, Melissa Dumas, senior, German, is the president of the UM-St. Louis German club. The club hosts vides a chance to meet others and Int~mational Studies. "This event will other upcoming events or culture cen the Der Deutsche German Club Kaffestunde, a coffee hour established to promote the German learn about German culture. Coffee, be hosted in Ferguson-Florissant on ter resources, call 516-6620. Club and the German Culture Center, located in the Telecommunications Center. GREEK, from page 6 K IMBLE, from page 6 When asked how she felt about them know who I am and that they a lot of fun ideas for the Greek com Kimble has kept order in SGA for said. "The criminology professors and ated and gone into a career in their how the students were responding to can come talk to me." munity. I think she' ll help us three years. Laurie Bainter, SGA trea faculty are some of the best in their field of study," he said. her thus far, Wilson said "So far, so Zeta Tau Alpha member Martha become stronger as a whole versus siller, says that Kimble has been a field-in the world." As a part of SAA, he has assisted in good. I think quite a few people are DeBuhr, junior, marketing, said that separate organizations," said great asset and team player for the One faculty member for whom tailgating for soccer games and still tied to John Klein [the previous she has been happy with Wilson so DeBuhr. executive board. Kimble has a great deal of respect is increasing school spirit. Greek system's advisor], and that's far. Students wishing to contact "He's very knowledgeable, patient He said that he enjoys supporting understandable because he was so "She seems very energetic and Wilson may do so through the Office and has helped show me the ropes UM-St. Louis athletics and interacting good at his job. I want to slowly let excited to work with us. She also has of Student Life. since this is my first year on the with people at the games. Kimble can board," Bainter said. Kimble chose" to attend UM usually be seen behind a grill or in the HUNGER, from page 6 Kimble originally decided to run St. Louis because of the stands beating on drums and making for the position because it would pro criminology department's noise. vide experience for his future career in "I love sports and attend almost all "On average, we received about season and rapidly falling tempera yard. The party featured costume reputation. law enforcement. sports events," he said. $50 or more each day of the drive," tures, food banks and pantries contests, games, prizes and food. "I'm going to be a cop when I grad As a residential assistant, sergeant said Angie Wolke, freshman, anthro of food and of the Residence Hall require a larger supply Winners uate, and being sergeant [at] arms is a at arms, member of Student Alumni pology. items to support those who depend Association's pumpkin carving con good experience leading to that goal," Association and diehard UM-St. According to Dierkes, PLHCSA on them. PLHCSA is just one of the test were also announced. Those in he said. "It's also a great way to be philosophy profes"sor Thaddeus Metz. Louis SpOits fan , Kimble encourages raised over $300 and eight boxes full many organizations at UM-St. Louis costume had to pay an entrance fee involved on campus." "He's a great deviJ's advocate and everyone to take part in campus activ of cans last year. They expected to which has lent a helping hand and is of one can or one dollar, and those Kimble chose to attend UM-St. brings the i sues of the law forth to ities. receive more donations this year and . making a difference to the communi not costumed had to pay with two Louis because of the criminology question," Kimble said. "Being involved in organizations met their goal. ty. Villa Fest was held on Thursday, cans or two dollars. The event took department's reputation. Kimble is also involved with the on campus lets you enjoy your timc With the beginning of the winter Oct. 30, in the Provincial Hall court- place from 8 p.m. to midnight. "UMSL has one of the be" t crimi UM-St. Louis Student Alumni here at college," he said. '''There is no nology schools in the world. There's Association. better way to meet people that have www.thecurrentonline.com. see us 0 no better place, especially in this state, "Student Alumni Association links same interests as you than getting to get a criminal justice degree," he . tudenL with alumni that have gradu- involved." The weather didn't cooperate, but the UMSL campus community certainly did! The 40th Anniversary Committee w'ould like to thank the following volunteers and committee members for their planning and hard work to make the Oct. 25 Serendipity Day open house happen. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Loretta Aernisegger Larry Coffin Tim Gnllnich Coll een cKe p Pam Steinmetz Candi Agnew Beth Congdon Steffanie Harting-Rockette Brenda M",Phail Thomas Stork Dorothy Akerson Curt Coonrod Loy Harvey Orinthi a Montague Jackie Summers Amy Arnott Mary Beth Creason Melissa Hartman Sandy MorrL len Swanson Peggy Ashton Dana Bateet Daniels Mary Rose Hennessy Birgit Noll Teresa Thiel Teresa Balestreri Gwen Deloach-Packnett Chuck Hickey Patrick 0 borne Kedra Tolson Maria Balogh Grace Derda Charlotte Hitchcock Megan Over Mark Tubbs Wendell Barber Benard Diggs Carl Hoagland Jim Palmer Cindy Vantine Joan Bamidge Betty Ditmeyer Tom Hockett Michele Pattison Murry Velasco Lol Barton Pat Dolan Daniel Hollander Karen Pierre Cynthia Vogt Stephanie Belgeri Matthew Doughty Thomas Holt Patricia Parker Becky Walstrom Stephanie Bell Don Driemeier Billie Hume Becky Pastor Colin Walters Joan Berkman Melissa Dumas Brenda Jaeger Miles Patterson Colleen Waterman Cindy Bertram J en"y Durham Rocky Keel Tim Poertner Andie Ward Bob Bliss Anne Earney John Klein Veronica Raynor Danielle \\lard Wendy Blocker Regina Faden David Klostermann Van Reidhead Bruce Wilking Joanne Bocci Marizela Fehric Debbie Kluempers Bill Richardson Joann Wilkinson Kevin Born Ted Ficklen Dixie Kohn Jason Rizos Kristin Williams Lisa Brown Joe Flees Suzanne Kahn Michele Rutledge Emil Woolley Stephen Browll Kate Floyd Jim Kreuger Bob Samples Jackie Wright Ruth Bryant Dave Ganz Randy Lahl Tracy Santhuff Papa Wright Mark Burkholder Joe Garavaglia Joann Lampe Jaime Sargent Maureen Zegel Chris Burwell Tom George Deloris Licklider Gloria Schultz Lucy Zhang Donna Carothers Tony Georges Andrea Loayza Helene Shernlan Carla Casullo Louis Gerteis Justin Lopinot JelTY Siegel Sharon Clark Mary Beth Giano]i Emily Lowery Denise Silvester rl~'Ve missed your name, Sheilah Clarke-Ekong Debby Graslaub Greg McCalley' Jeff Sippel our heartfelt thanks. ik Current November 3, 2003 You ament time! Rivenvornen, Riverlnen soccer teams ready for GLVC BY GRETCHEN MOORE has dropped its last four games. Joseph's. The Rivenvomen ended Interim SP0l1S Editor However, the Rivermen's last three their regular-season play with a 6-3 -1 losses have been 1-0 in double over GLVC record, placing them in the time to GLVC number two seed fourth seeci The Pumas are seeded Southern Indiana; 1-0 to undefeated fifth with a 6-4 record and will face the The UM-St. Louis men's and Truman State, the third-ranked team in Rivetwomen who have advanced to women's soccer teams have been NCAA Division II, and 2-1 to 22nd the GLVC tournament for the sixth preparing over the last week for the ranked Gannon. straight year. start of their GLVC tournament. The UM -St. Louis also has 1-0 losses to This is the fourth straight year that Rivermen will face the Flyers of Lewis II th-ranked Sill Edwardsville and UM-St Louis has been one oftlle top University, and the Riverwomen will 25th-ranked Rockhurst Lewis shut out four seeds and hosted a first round square up with the Pumas of Saint the Rivermen 3-0 in the teams' regu tournament game. In the 2000 GLVC Joseph's. lar-season meeting. Tournament, the Riverwomen hosted The Riv=en ended their regular Lewis has won four straight over Saint Joseph's and came away with a season matches with a GLVC record UNf-St. Louis since the Rivermen 2-0 victory. of 4-5-1. They will face the third seed, recorded a 2-1 upset in double over In their meeting earlier this year at Lewis, on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m. at time in the 1999 GLVC Championship Saint Joseph's, UM-St Louis came the Lewis Soccer Field. The Flyers quarterfinals. away with a 3-2 win in a game that ended their regular-season matches The Riverwomen have earned the was delayed twice for an hour due to with a 8-2 GLVC record and tied with right to host the first round GLVC heavy rain and thunderstorms. Southern Indiana for second place. tolUnament at Don Dallas Field on UM-S1. Louis, the number six seed, Sunday, Nov. 2, at I p.m. against Saint LEFT: Forward Brandi Lucero attempts to steal the ball from St. Joseph's player Melissa Melinauskas during the first half of play Sunday. The Riverwomen were compet ing in the first round of the GLVC tourna ment. Photos by Mike Sherwin! The CUm!11l ABOVE: Sonya Hauan readies for a kick during Sunday's game against the St. Joseph's Pumas. Hauan was the star player of the game, scoring two goals for the Riverwomen in the second half, leading to a 2-1 victory. The R-women will next face N. Kentucky. ATHLETES OF THE WEEK GRETCHEN M OORE St. Louis Slam: full-contact, Interim Sports Editor phone: 516-5174 Ronnie all-women football team fax: 516-6811 BY JUD Linda Hatch, a St. Louis resident .Questions Banks DIEFFENBACH "" - . SuJff W7:iter;, ".-. ;. • ,. and a staunch. supporter of women's or sports, feels that the women's football - Guard for n . Comments? league will only get bigger and better Rivermen bas Send me an e-mail: known. "Just like women's soccer, this ketball Hey. S1. Louis, are you ready for . league has the same potentiaL Maybe [email protected]!.edu some football ... with all female play they'll even show games on TV soon," ers? she said. -Junior 11le St. Louis Slam of the National No one associated with the team is Women's Football Association sure paid, and sponsors cover the majority hopes you are. The team has been try of expenses like equipment and uni WEB - 5'8", 175 lbs ing to spread the word about them forms. Practices have been held on the Check out the R-men selves and their league since they fields Of Forest Park and Herman Park and R-women sports at - from Phillips arrived here last year. So far, the team in University City, and games have has not been short on pUblicity. been played at local high school fields, www.umsl-sports.com High School in Starting with games last April, the such as Gateway Institute of Birmingham, Slam has been featured in newspapers Technology. Alabama like the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and The Slam's season runs from April the Suburbwl Journal and in stories . to June, and off-season tryouts have covered by television stations such as already begun. The Slam had a UPCOMING • last year led Channel 2. mediocre inaugural year going 3-5, but R-men in scor The Slam is described as the "first it is looking for a big improvement this women's full contact football team" in coming year. The t~ is run by four ing and assists the Saint Louis area. The National co-owners, one of them being Nancy Women's Football Association is affil Simonds. Not only is Simonds a co Mike Sherwin! The Cummt iated with the National Football owner, but the coach of the Slam as Women's League, and their games are played welL " I think our team is adjusting real well. We're very with the same rules as the men, only The Slam have their own website Volleyball excited to have a new coach. Coach Pilz is doing a with a slightly smaller football. As·of where fans can look up team statistics, really good job, and he's adjusting to us really well, too. now, there are 30 teams in the league, check out team rosters or order tickets We're gOing to have a better season than last time - with more joining every year. for upcoming games. Their website is that's a promise. We've got a lot more chemistry as " In talking with both students at www.stlslarn.com. Nov. 7 a team, so we're in a very good situation. UM-St. Louis and with area residents, For those women out there interest eat many think the team is a great idea and ed in playing, the Slam will hold sev Wisconsin Parkside will generate more equality in athlet eral tryouts for the 2004 season. 7 p.m. ics. Alina Carron, senior, fully sup Anyone with interest in the Slam can ports the team. "I think it's cool. I wish contact the team through their website Debi I could be a part of it. It's a step in the or by phone at (314) 241-7526 or right direction," she said. (314) 241-SLAM. Nov. 8 Debella eat Lewis University 1 p.m. - Center for Riverwomen Practice makes perfect basketball Ice • Senior Hockey - 5'11" NOVa 6 • from Benton High School in e vs. Lindenwood at Family St. Joseph's, Arena Missouri 8:20 p.m. Nov. 7· e vs. Northern Illinois at Wentzville Sports Plex Mike Sherwinl The C,ment 8p.m " Considering we have a new team, we are coming Nov.. 8 along really well. We have a new system and everything is being learned fresh, which is kind of good because we are all learning at the same time and at e vs. Northern Illinois at the same level. We're having a fresh start. " Rh/ermen basketball players Ike Attah (left) and Jared Pratt scrimmage during a practice Wentzville Sports Plex Friday afternoon at the Mark Twain Athletic Building. The Rivermen will play an exhibition 9:50 p.m. match against the Reebok All-Stars on Nov. 8 at 3:15 p.m. November 3,2003 - " ... AA. and NARP members discounted adult rail f are. All discoonts menD I'i3fl fare. Disab l2:d pa ssengers must call J-800·USA-RAI L to make reserva tio ns using this ~ja; oHer and ~ rec eive their Amt,!k disco ~n ~. otfer 'o'a! id ~o r ~se rvah~ 1 - This offer vafid fOt fl v~ IS) ~ rc:ent .off thE! best a.'ail:sble re gUlar {ru ll} adult, semD:, disabled 3dutt, Student Advantage, Veterans A ~ ~~~~ebo4 6S-12A r04. 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The funny and charming film is just the kind of first ftlm you would expect from writer/director Peter Hedges, who wrote "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" "Pieces of April" takes place on a family's Thanksgiving celebration. April (Katie Holmes) has always been EDITOR Photo courtesy United Artists the troublesome one of the family and has never gotten along 'with her moth Joy (patricia Clarkson) and Timmy (John Gallagher Jr.) are on their way to Thanksgiving dinner in United Artists' comedic drama CASEY ScHACHER PIECES OF APRIL. . .. _." .__ . er Joy (Patricia Clarkson). All the A&EEditor same, she and her boyfriend Bobby the feeling of running out of time. an unflagging positive outlook, trying spare results. Jim's sincere efforts are people living in her building. Some (Derek Luke) decide to invite her sub "Pieces of April" is a film about fami to encourage everyone to try to be Undercut by perfect-daughter Beth's help her; some hinder her, but all pro phone: 516-5174 urban family to their Lower East Side lies and love and about things said and upbeat about the dinner. It is a hard sell (Alison Pill) reminders of her own vide comic results. She uncovers an New York apartment for Thanksgiving unsaid, but it never for a second forgets to the rest of the family, especially accomplishments and Joy's sarcastic assortment of folks who are different fax: 516-6811 dinner. April has never cooked a it is a comedy. The unpredictable, April's mother, Joy, who rather than remarks. Younger son Timmy (John races, speak different languages or are turkey before, but she is confident she beYond-{)ur-control, real-life feel of being joyful, has a sharp and sarca~tic Gallagher, Jr.) tries to keep out of it by just different, such as Wayne (Sean can do it, until she discovers her oven the story sharpens the humor and sense of humor and continually under cracking jokes and taking photos while Hayes), the fellow with the little white does not work. It is too late to call the makes it seem a bit like a thoroughly cuts Jim's efforts with her bitingly Grandma (Alice Drummond) can dog and the brand-new, expensive dinner off, for her family has already funny family story someone might tell witty comments. The dark, hwnorous barely remember who anyone is. Still, convection oven. The characters are A&E started their five-hour drive. The fami you. element darkens by the reason behind Jim remains undaunted in his efforts to believable and re.alistic, which makes Calendar ly has no idea what to expect from the The film runs on two tracks, one this holiday invitation: Joy suffers make it a happy family day. what happens more unexpected and rebellious April, and they have never following April as she knocks on the from cancer, and the family hopes to Meanwhile, April's unconditionally funnier. While Bobby's quick errand even been to her apartment or met her doors of the other people in her build come together and make some good supportive boyfriend has left on an turns into a longer project, April has boyfriend. Certainly, no one had ever ing, desperately trying to find an oven memories before it is too late. To get unspecified errand before April dis her ups and downs about whether or seen April cook for her turkey, and the other following them in the holiday mood, the family covers the defunct oven, so the volatile not her dinner will get cooked. Movies Throughout the film, you can the family road trip to Aplit'S apart tries to recall positive memories of April must cope by herself. She rings almost hear the clock ticking and get ment April's dad Jim (Oliver Platt) has stonny April at Dad's urging, but with every doorbell and subsequently meets see PIECES, page12 *Film openings are subject to change. CD REVIEW . ,,'"i.~'~ -- ,~£ I Week of 'The Human Stain' reflects i Pop punk parade Nov. 3 on society's prejudices The Matrix Revolutions- Neo, BY CATHERINE MARQUIS turn will likely further elevate her sta ethnic, racial or social class. In the era HOMEYER tus as an actress, if her perfoIDlance in of political correctness, ethnic and Morpheus, Trinity and 'The Hours" was not enough to ras;ial jokes are gone but there is one Film Critics change minds about her ability. last "safe" prejudice-social class, the the rest of the Matrix 'The Human Stain," a reflection on Newcomer Miller excellently com group in which trailer trash like Silk's gang return in the society's prejudices and the repercus pletes his first big movie role and, lover Faunia suffers. In this situation, sions in people's lives, is a powerful based on this perfolmance, we will see Coleman recalls his younger life and final chapter of the adaptation of the Philip Roth novel more work from him in the future. the audience might recall 'The Great trilogy. and probably the first Oscar contender Also, he ",'ill likely gain a supporting Gatsby.' , Coleman's friends are all of the season. actor nomination for this film. One of smirks about his younger lover, until Coleman Silk (Anthony Hopkins), the rewarding things about 'The she becomes too public. When her Elf- Will Ferrell vehi the first Jewish man to rise to the top Human Stain" is that the characters are messy past resurfaces in the form of cle about a man who ranks of his field, heads his college's all complex and more than they seem her unbalanced ex-husband (Ed classics department. Although he has at first We get to know them, but they Harris), Coleman's friends urge him to was raised by elves in taken his small college from obscurity are not necessarily always people we run. the North Pole at to prominence, he has made enemies like. As the tale unfolds, however, we 'The Human Stain" says some along the way. When a remark he come to understand better why they thing about our country's divided past Santa's workshop. makes about two students is miscon might feel impelled to act as they do. in a more powerful way than other This year's first entry strued as racist, no one in the depart To avoid figuring out plot points, you contemporary films have. It does a ment comes to his defense, and his should probably stop reading here. better job of bringing the discrimina in the Christmas career crumbles. After the death of his For those willing to risk reading on, tion of the past into modem perspec movie genre. wife and the loss of his position, the I'll try not to spoil the plot This is one tive than last year's ''Far From crusty professor befriends a young film that will play best if you have not Heaven," a recreation of a 1950s writer, Nathan Zuckennan (Gary read the book Coleman Silk is out melodrama about prejudices and race. Sinise), who struggles with writer's raged to have his remarks put in racial Where that earlier film took place in In My Skin (limited) block Together, they start to find their terms, when the same remarks made the world of the past, Silk's flashbacks way through their troubles, but they twenty years earlier would not have to his own memories and his present Bizarre-sou nding Photo courtesy Dreamwork Records fail to see eye to eye when Silk's affair movie about a taken that meaning. That he was day experiences are the more powerful with a much younger working-class unaware of the race of the students lesson that prejudice lurks not as far L to R: Terry, 'I\'e, Dryden. . and Mike come together as Alien Ant Fann. woman who becomes woman, Fauma Farely (Nicole involved makes the situation all the behind us as we imagine. • BY AMY GONWA Kidman), starts to become too public more absurd to Silk. As a man who Just taken as a piece of moviemak ..-- - . -.~--- rush from skipping third period, how Music Critic obsessed with cutting and too messy for their middle-class grew up in the era of country clubs and ing, 'The Human Stain" is an engross ever, then they may be on the right and eating her own world. restaurants that banned Jews, Coleman ing drama, but the added layer of track with "Truant." To cut the Ant Farm soine slack, flesh. Eww. Alien Ant Farm's newest release, their catchy songs are quite mar ''Truant,'' begins with an exaggerated ketable righ t now. A number of young soft rock track titled "1,000 Days." people choose to turn their heads Billabong Oclyssey Ibis song and the ones to follow from real life issues and submerge This documentary carry a sound of punk rock confusion themselves in the world of noncom with· no respect for authenticity. pliance. This has taken a strong hold · . depicts the first leg Picture Incubus meets Blink 182. of modem music, and bands with of an ambitious Maybe it is not punk that Alien catchy innocent love ballads are earn Ant Farm strives for, and I do hope ing a hearty living. Unfortunately, three-year project in not. Whatever the sound, it carries a political groups and music infused which the world's loose definition. Throughout with controversial rebellious mean ''Truant,'' simple chord patterns echo ing are slipping into the underground. best tow surfers try over crashy drums, with no hope for The carefree meaning behind the to ride the largest revision. We have all seen our friends tracks in "Truant" appeals to those from high school play in their who seek music for relaxation. With waves on the planet. garages, and it turns out that some of themes of dating, skating and drifting them got record deals. When you through life, Alien Ant Farm will cer begin to look beyond Alien Ant tainly discover an audience interested Farms simplistic tones, what you will in their words. "Truant" will find its Ongoing.. . find in lyrical form is even more dis way into the Discmans of local high heartening. schoolers everywhere. '~ sit and think of youII hope the For Alien Ant Farm, this new.est In the Cut- Meg feeling is mutual," from the track release may be a step in the right Ryan sheds her 'Those Days," offers the height of direction. "Truaril," quite similar to lyrical complexity. They are not your their previous releases, will eusure squeaky-clean Photo courtesy Mlramax Film average, well-spoken Romeos and that their longtime fans stick by them. Nicole Kidman and Anthony Hopkins in THE HUMAN STAIN, a new Miramax Films release. with love songs like this, their pool of As far as reaching out to gain new lis image in this con romantic options may evaporate. teners, ''Truant'' will not be their troversial new 'The Human Stain" speaks of prej smarts under the accusation of racism meaning makes it the more exception "Would youJike to work mell'd like strongest too~ to use. udices, of appearances and of an old Although after the death of his wife he al film. The visual-polish, the perfect to work you," will surely earn the If you seek sophisticated rhythm I movie. Much has man remembering life's earlier choic says no more about the injustice done, pacing and the riveting performances quartet a slap in the face. The short and inspiring, ";"ell-developed lyrics already been made es. Beyond that, it is best if you know the audience still remembers, and we are all worthy of the topic. Director winded words that fill "Truant" are in an album, "Truant" is not for you . . nothing else. The plot plays a crucial are aware that, as an older man who Robert Benton has had successes clearly geared toward the high-school If you desire a break from seliousness of the nudity and role that is best savored if you don't was on the other side of prejudice, Silk before. with "Kramer vs. Kramer" and audience. and seek youthful interjection, how- .. explicit sex scenes know where it leads. Ibis much you remembers how it used to be. While "Places in the Heart" but is still in the I find it odd that men in their late ever, you. max want to check into . should know: It has some marvelous the story moves forward in the present top of his game with this project. Too twenties would choose to name their Alien Ant Farm. To me, Alien Ant in this picture. performances. Among the most note of the older Silk, the story of the young many films right now have great visu album after a sixteen-year-old's Farm is a typical product of modem worthy are Kidman as trailer-trash man he once was also unfolds, al style and outstanding perfonnances coolest prank. At this point, Alien Ant music marketing techniques, whicll Faunia Farely and Wentworth Miller America has always been the land· supporting an inferior or flawed story. Farm may want to consider evolving find people who can play chords, as a young Coleman Silk. Both perfor of immigrants; but it has also been the Ibis film is refreshing in its worthi in their acts of rebellion. If their audi paint tattoos on their arms and write mances are outstanding, and Kidman's land of prejudices, be they religious, ness of good performances. ence still experiences an adrenaline Iyrics simply to sell. November 3, 2003 Salad bar. chains compete UMSL at Sheldon Hall BY KEVIN OTTLEY Staff Writer On the night of Oct. 21, TIle Sheldon Concert Hall on Washington Boulevard presented Early Music St. Louis on Tuesday. An audience of UM-St. Louis students and faculty graciously attended ilie event. Early Music St. Louis has present ed St. Louis area audiences with solo, chamber, orchestra and operatic music from the Renaissance and Baroque eras. All their concerts are performed by experts who play on instruments characteristic of these periods or on authentic reproductions. The sextet includes Nancy Bristol (soprano vocalist), William Bauer and Celina Casado (Baroque violinists), Elizabeth Macdonald (Viola da Gamba musi cian), Neal Richardson (harpsichord player) and the versatile Jeffrey Noonan. Lutes, Theorbo and Baroque play guitars. The group opened ilie evening by playing five pieces composed by John Dowland, a British lutenist of distinc The Sheldon Concert Hall was taken over by Baroque and tion who published his flISt collection Renaissance musicians during a concert Oct. 21. in 1597, followed by a second collec the impressive instruments and ask the the country, have perfonned intimate tion in 1600 and a third collection in players relative questions. The majori- house concerts, large-scale works for 1603. After a brief intermission, ty of people were most interested in baroque orchestras and newly discov BY STANFORD A. GRIFFITH not have ranch.) The baked potato bars restaurants, however, the servers are EMSL performed five more Noonan's lute. Noonan explained that ered chamber operas. Additionally, Staff Writer are equal. Souper Salad offers a Tex usually moderately friendly. pieces-one by 17ili-century English the lute is built with only wood and ensembles from EMSL have offered Mex section; Sweet Tomatoes, pasta. Atmosphere greatly affects composer Christopher Simpson and glue; there are no nails or screws used community outreach and educational QUality and taste of ilie food are, of appetite and taste. Souper Salad has four others by anonymous composers. in its construction. The construction programs with concerts and lecture course, vital. Souper Salad's soups become much more of a family and The highlight piece of the night was and the strings are velY light, much demonstrations for school and com Buffets can be dangerous to your taste better and richer. Sweet children destination. That, of course, ''Watkins Ale," a fashionably humor lighter than a guitar. As the first instru- munity groups throughout Missouri. waistline. Of course, when it is an all Tomatoes wins the bread selection. means that the sound level has gone ous story of a beverage and its influen ment for which one fInds a large quan- EMSL instrumentalisl<; and singers you-carr-eat salad bar, there is a bit The salad bars serve the same lettuce way up. A year and a half ago, I stud tial nature to iliose who partake of its tity of \vritten music, the lute was a have devoted themselves to the study more of a choice of healthful items. and toppings, so iliey taste the same. A ied for finals there. Now, unfortunate essence. However, ilie overall mood of respected musical instrument in its of the techniques and tastes of Even if you are not counting calories, friendly suggestion might be to avoid ly, I cannot imagine trying to hold a ilie music played was very soothing time and probably the most popular European perfonners and audiences of you will almost certainly fuld some the Tex-Mex bar at Souper Salad and private conversation there. This is not and melancholy. Jessica Sachs, major string instrwnent of the Renaissance. ilie 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, with thing to enjoy when the spread is fresh the pasta bar at Sweet Tomatoes, based really the fault so much of Souper ing in music with the cello as her There was more music written for the the goal of offering modem audiences salad fixings, soups, breads and pota on taste alone. Salad, however, as that of ilie parents instrument of choice, explains that the lute ilian any other instrument during a glimpse of the variety and beauty of toes. The service can vary from visit to who seem to treat the restaurant as a "violinists hold their bows slightly the Renaissance. early singing styles as well as the tim- Two main choices exist in the area visit, but overall a pattern seems to free-for-all for their children. Sweet higher to get iliat tone that sounds from The six-player perfom1ance was bres of original instruments. For more for such make-it-your-way dinners. exist for each restaurant. Souper Salad Tomatoes, by contrast, is quiet. back then." just a part of EMSL's repertoire. infonnation about Early Music St. The first, aptly named Souper Salad, is servers bring and refill drinks; Sweet When it comes to value for ilie dol At the end of ilie perfonnance, Members of the group, often supple- Louis and its concert and recital sched an excellent choice at approximately Tomatoes leaves its patrons in charge lar, Souper Salad is the winner if you patrons approached ilie stage to view mented by expert players from across ule, call (314) 773-8769. $5. The second, Sweet Tomatoes, is of that, which does allow for specially want great food, good service and do about twice the cost. So what is the mixed soft drinks. Souper Salad is bet not mind some noise. For those who difference') Very little. ter than Sweet Tomatoes about clear would prefer a quieter venue at twice. Freshness of ingredients is para ing away the many plates iliat pile up the price, Sweet Tomatoes is an excel mount on any buffet: but when it is a from the multiple trips. The employ lent choice. With either selection, you salad bar, the selection must be farm ees of Sweet Tomatoes "watch" diners will get a daily rotating selection of fresh. Luckily, both places are high in at tlle salad and soup and bread bars. fresh ingredients. this regard. Diners will notice that Personally, I do not mind if the For more information, to find the items are constantly refilled in either employees watch me disregard the nearest Souper Salad or Swe6t restaurant The bread at Souper Salad signs aboUt which cheese I am mix Tetllatol*;' --to view a menu of the is kept warm and moist by a steam with my soup, but it could easily day's choices, visit SouperSalad.com table. The breads at Sweet Tomatoes intimidate many patrons. At both or SweetTomatoes.com just sit in baskets under heat lamps, causing the baked goods to dry out. Selection and variety are also important at a buffet; after all, that is at Cusmnano's Pizza least half of why you go, right? Souper Salad and Sweet Tomatoes are fairly Sunday - Thursday lOpm til Midnight even in this area, but Sweet Tomatoes does come out slightly ahead. Sweet Tomatoes has a selection of five soups 2 for 1 Rail Drinks daily while Souper Salad has four. Both have specialty pre-mixed salads. Wednesday & Thursday lOpm til Midnight Sweet Tomatoes has a slightly larger selection of breads as well, but the types of bread offered by Souper Salad $1.00 pitcher refills (natural lite beer) are more diverse than those. from Souper Salad. For the actual salad must be 21 to enter - must have Missouri ID bars, they are even. The main differ 7147 Manchester Rd in Maplewood ence actually comes about with types of dressings offered. Souper Salad entertainment every night 4 pool tables and game room offers more traditional dressings, such as ranch, while Sweet Tomatoes serves up specialty dressings, such as I OPEN 1()pm 645-5599 close at 3am every night roasted garlic. (Sweet Tomatoes doe·s I• f' r I 2• ~.. . '--' ~n versl enter . NoutiCQ ~Whotey~['lOU choose UM-St. Louis Shlde'lIflltat'.. $15 eye. exam For all enrolled UM -St. Louis students Automatic 20% disount on: r ) '- contact lenses op · of~Hn6 enOL 'ER 'EST ••th~ b "''1: cls~ ~ •• E C \...J ~nlVerslly ye enter Enriching Lives Through Vision (314) 516 ... 51 31 e 3 other locations I O·l\NY t Noulica I Benneton I Marchon ... {m.'!!~] . >< . ;... ~Ite Current Page 12 November 3, 2003 I GOT A OUESTloN. IS IT Down on the Bayeux RAINING OVER. TI-f'c.R.E NOW? ~ ~TI\~oP. 1 ~ ( I WAS JUST C~IOUS. I'M o M.,Y TWO BLOCKS AWAY rROM YOU, AND IT'S REALLY PO~ING DOWN OVER. I-{ER.E. VVE i\iEVE.R !-1EAR.D IT MIGI-{T t OF A STCRM BEING BE A BIG, TJ1lS LOCALIZED . LOCALIZED STORM. M aksimilian Szostalo, senior, history, looks at the end of a long, smaller-scale reproduction of t he famous Bayeux Tapestry in professor Steven Rowan's "Europe in the Early Middle Ages" course. Students formed a wide circle to accommodate the lengt hy "tapestry," which depicts the Norman Conquest of 1066. PIECES, f rom page 10 While "Pieces of APli]" is what they both know lies ahead of characters to can'y the film. ?Owho. f 'jo. ... lf',e J "'i'?3 writer/director Peter Hedges' first film through small g stures and actions. Working on digital allowed the film If tl-t (.<" T- w -.JlVe l'Yly as director, he has a long list of screen without obvious dialogue. More unex maker to ave money since the fIlm ..(.'.01.'1- mc.c. I,;11 e I"YI{) re writing credits behind him. Hedges pected is the trong perfonmlI1ce from was shot in only 16 days. but there are p ~ pe r; ljov\. has w11tten novels and plays, as well as Katie Holmes as April, as hangeable visual limits to digital video. However, (.:'fA'f ed 5,01'1'1 T"1 e ... adapted stories for the screen, includ as the month she is named for. Holmes the chara tee-based story and director ing his adaptation of "About a Boy," has a lot of screen time. ,md she han of photography Tami Reiker's efforts for which he won an Oscar. It is the dles this load well. Holmes does well to use the home-movie look of di gital characters and their unpredictability Jetting us get to know her chara ter video to their advantage help make the that make "Pieces of ApriJ" fun to and her feelings about her family as choice work for thi. film. watch. Just like real life. where you she cope with all the ups and downs There are plenty of Christm as never really know what people will do of her day. DeT k Luke plays the films, so it is nice to see a next, we have to just go along for the unconditionally loving Bobby. a char Thanksgiving film with the potential ride. Despite the serious undertone acter a, different from his previous to become a perennial favorite. In the that motivate the characters, the film role as Antwone Fisher a~ you might hands of the usual Holl ywood forces, focuses on comedy and how humor imagine. The smailer roles are al -o this film would have become a series helps people cope in different ways. sparkling gems too, wi th Sean Hayes' of predictable "required" scenes and The director u d a handheld camera Wayne as funn y and memorably weird two-dimensional stock haracters . that follows the actors to gi ve us the and as completely unlike his character Writer/director P tel' Hedges wisely fee bng that we are being pulled along, on TV's "Will and Grace." All indie lets his actors bring his xript to life with no idea what the next tum will films have to cope with smaller bud and let~ these more complicated cre bring. "Pieces of April" has the kind of get: but often reward audiences with ations drive the film. His trust in tile real-life freshness that most main better stories, as this one do s. audi nee'S ability to recognize the stream movies lack. Director Hedges opted to shoot on dig ommunality in the human experience High caliber acting and a scri pt full ital video for hi ' first fi lm, perhap- to of famil ies spares us fro m the trite and of wonderful characters are what make spend more on the better-knovm cast. predictable scenes of sentiment one this little film 0 enjoyable. Oliver with names familiar from TV and film. sees only in movi s and never in real Platt and Patricia Clarkson do their The cast is well worth it since each life. 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