University of Missouri, St. Louis IRL @ UMSL Current (2000s) Student Newspapers 11-3-2003 Current, November 03, 2003 University of Missouri-St. Louis Follow this and additional works at: http://irl.umsl.edu/current2000s Recommended Citation University of Missouri-St. Louis, "Current, November 03, 2003" (2003). Current (2000s). 165. http://irl.umsl.edu/current2000s/165 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at IRL @ UMSL. It has been accepted for inclusion in Current (2000s) by an authorized administrator of IRL @ UMSL. For more information, please contact [email protected]. VOLUME 36 November 3, 2003 Your source for campus news and information 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. and the agony "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? BY STEVE SMITH "take center stage Staff Writer 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 Ii~~ ~_~ 3 __ ---.. -~-- ......~ . - - .. ...- .- --.- ... .--- - . Qp!OiQOs_ ~ ... _______ _.__ . .... ~ __.. _ .. _'. ______ 4&5 5 6&7 ~?PQ~_ ..___ ... ___._.. ... _........ _..... ____ ._ ....._ . _ ._ .______ ._ 8 I:i:~ _ AJtL _. __ ___.. ..___ ._ ..~ _. _ .._ .. __..._._ ..... __.. _.. __ ._ _ ___._._ 10f;.1l. 12 Gordon Stangler. sophomore, physics, eyes his opponent, Stephen Murphy, sophomore. engineering, before a wrestling match ¥f Ae~EE9~.. ~ .~.~~ ...... - ----.-.-.----.--.--..- .........•... .....- .... ---..-.. -..... --...-- ... ....... Wednesday. Pairs of contestants were fitted in padded "Sumo Suits," and then left to grapple, pounce, tackle, or otherwise Classifieds 13 bring their opponent down to the mat. The event was part of the ongoing "Humpday Hoopla" held by the UPB and Student Life. Page 2 '1k. Current November 3,2003 - --..:. i J. ~ _ '1~ 1 Current , '. ~ Jason Granger· EdilOdn·Cbief Nichole LeClair· Managing Editor Anne Bauer· Ad Director ~=~! .Business Manager Judi Linville· FaCliII)' ,'ldcise'/' 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.