Carmina Burana' Casts Spell in Dance, Music CATE MARQUIS Editor-In-Chief

UMSL's independent student news February 25, 2013 Vol. 46 Issue 1400

Dance St. Louis presented Nashville Ballets "Carm il18 Burana" at the Touhill Periarming Afts Center ou Feb 22-24. Photo: Heather Thorne 'Carmina Burana' casts spell in dance, music CATE MARQUIS Editor-in-Chief

The stirring music is familiar The program opened with a provided translations of the poems dressed in light-colored medieval the form of an abbott. The segment from countless films, but Nashville dance piece by Johann Sebastian for interested audience. members. cowls and hoods surrounded it, portrayed lust, drinking, gambling Ballet's "Carmina Burana" blended Bach. Cantata Number 10 .vas "Carmina Burana" is a long work, paying homage to fate by dancing and other indulgences of excess dance, choir and symphony into the danced by members of MADCO, with 25 pieces, but the addition in unison, commanded by a stern through dances titled "Burning perfect intoxicating cocktail at the the university's artists-in-residence of dance transformed it into an Fortuna at the cen ter, while the Inside," "The Roasting Swan," "The Blanche M. TouhUl Performing Arts dance troupe, with choreography exuavaganza so entrancing one was powerful m u.sic washed over the Bad Abbott" and '

e: Town Halls Casino Night Man Man concert Japan ~olumn Page 3 Page 4 PageS Page 7 ,sC urrent 2 Volume 46, Issue 1400 FEBRUARY 25,2013 www.thecurrent-online.com www.thecurrent-online.com What's Current EDITORIAL STAFF ''What's Currenf' is the weekly calendar of UMSL campus events and is a free service for student organizations. Submissions must be turned in by 5 p.m. the Editor~n-Chief...... "...... ". Cate Marquis Thursday before publication; first-come, first-served. Ustings may be edited for length and style. E-mail event listings to [email protected], with the Managing Editor. .... " .. "..... """""",, ... Sharon Pruitt subject 'What's Currenlll No phone or written submissions. News Editor ...... :...... " ...... ". Sharon Pruitt Features Editor " ...... "...... : ...... "."" Anya Glushko Suffering Sobriety: Alcoholism and Masculinity in Sports Editor ...... " .... " ...... """ ...... Leon Devance MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Japan A&E Editor .. "...... "...... David Von Nordheim !vlonday Noon Series: 'Inspired by Bach' Opinions Editor ...... "" ...... "". Hali Rintrop In this talk 5-6:30 p.m. in 331 Social Sciences & Business Building, Dr. Copy Editor " .. " ...... " ...... " ...... ". Sarah Novak Ken Kulosa, a St. Louis cellist, invites you to join him as he Paul Christensen argues that the admission of alcoholism in Japan Casey Rcx;)efS performs music inspired by Bach and talks about life as a musician, challenges masculine gender norms of drinking and homosociality, placing Staff Writers .. " """ Sean Crlstea, Carolyn Hoang 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. at 402]. C. Penney Conference Center. This men who identify as alcoholics in a struggle between medicalized Altffi Nail, Hung Nguyen program features works of the 20th century written directly in conceptions of sobriety/recovery and societal expectations. For . Paul Peanick, Matt Poposky . response to these masterful works of Bach. \-X1orks of Benjamin information, contact Bob Ell at 314-516-7299. Britten and St. Louis composer Christian \'(/oehr are featured, as Experience St. Louis: Roller Skating and Pizza DESIGN STAF F well as a little Bach. For information: Karen Lucas at 314-516-5698. Join the University Program Board for roller skating and pizza. Departs Designer .... ". ... "." .. " ...... "." ... Jenny Lin Prmrincial House at 6 p.m. to arrive at SkatePort plaza by 6:30 pm. From Photo Ed~or ...... " ...... " .... " Jenny Lin TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 there ,\ve will have two hours to roller skate on a private rink, while Web Ed~Of ...... "...... ". Gate Marquis St. Louis Jazz Orchestra: A Night of Count Basie listening to a DJ kicking out some tunes, and eating some free pizza, Staff Photcx;)raphers ...... " .. Leon Devance compliments of UPB_ $5 deposit required at sign up. For information, The Count Basie Orchestra was one o f the leading big bands of the contact Scott Morrissey or other UPB member at 314-516-5531. BUSI NESS STAFF swing era, and songs including One O'Clock Jump," "Jumpin' at Kanjam & Cornhole Tournaments Business Manager ." .... " ...... " .. "." John Wallace the dside" and ~ pril in Paris" made Count Basie famous Advertising Director .. ... " ...... Sarah O'Brien worldwide. The orchestra performs at p.m. in the TouhiU Play Kanjam & Cornhole, 7-9 p.m. at the Mark T\\rain Gym. Play one or Dis1ribution Manager ...... ". Mavis Hollis Performino- Arts Center Le Theater. For Lflfo -mation, contact the both games. If rou don't know how to play staff will teach you. No Adviser." ... " .... " ..... " ...... Charlotte Petty 't uuhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4 49. advance regi tration necessa -. For information, contact Campus Rec < tion Office, 2 3MT at 114-516-5326. CONTACT US WEDNESDAY, FEB UARY 27 Paco Pefia: Flamenco Vivo!

Mailing Address "."" ..... " .. "" ...... " ... ".388 MSC Fireside Coffee House Series: Cas Haley Pac Pena e mb o die ~ both authenticitv and innm-ation in flamenco. As 1 U n~Jersity Blvd Cas Hal has be n perf rrrung as a sin erl n 'riter for ver a guitari t, c mp -er, ruamati t, producer and artistic mentor he has St. Louis, M0631214400 r decade, d v oping riginal ng \\"ith tyles f re gae, uthern transfi rmed perceptions of this archetypal Spanish art form. Performance is :3 p.m. io Touhill P C 11h user-Busch Performance Hall. For Newsroom " .. " ... "" ..... """ ..... " .. .,, ... 31 4-516-5174 soul, R&B, country p p, and rock. H got second place ill [email protected] America's G ot Tal nt season D;I; . H ar Ca Haley p rform at noon information contact Touhill Ticket Office a.t 314-516-4949. in the Fire ide Social l ounge. For inf rmation, contact K atie Green Business/Advertising "" .. " .. """".314-516-5316 or other PB member at 314-516- - 531. FRIDAY, MARCH 1 [email protected] Arianna String Quartet: Razumovsky concert Fax .... " .. "." ..... " ...... " .. .." .. " ...... " .. 314-516-6811 Applied Research Seminar: Arts & Community Development The Arianna ,,~ll perform a long-awaited, extended evening of music rarely, if ever, performed li\-e on one program, 8 p.m. in Touhill PAC Lee Theater. Editor·in·Chief ..... " .... " [email protected] This seminar, noon-1:1 5 p.m .. in 42'7 Social Sciences/Business Beethoven's three Op.59 "Razumovsky Quartets" are known as three of Building, launches the Spring 2013 Applied Research Seminar Series. Internships." ...... " .... [email protected] the most monumental and pivotal works under one opus and showcase the Learn how the arts can best fit into the community development master composer at the height of his compositional prowess. For process, as well as on some of the neighborhood level dynamics Letters to Editor "" ... " [email protected] information: Touhill box office 314-516-4949. that can impact strategy. For information, contact Becky Pastor at 314-516-5277. Twitter ..... " ...... " ...... " @UMSLTheGurrent SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Facebook ...... " ...... fTheCurrentStudentNews Weight-Lifting Contest Men and women, in a host of weight classes, can compete in squat, Tema Choir concert, presented by Internatiofl:al dead lift and bench press events, 1-4 p.m. in Mark Twain Rec Center. Studies and Programs Participants do not need to register advance but must weigh-in in Africa's vibrant choral music tradition takes center stage, 8 p.m. in Touhill between noon and 1 p.m. Everyone wins a t-shirt. For information, PAC Lee Theater, with one of Ghana's most dominant youth choral contact Campus Recreation Office, 203MT at 314-516-5326_ programs, the energetic and absolutely adorable Terna Choir of Ghana. For information: Touhill box office 314-516-4949. JOIN THE Table Tennis Tournament Campus Rec's Table Tennis Tournament takes place 7-9 p.m. at the Mark Twain Rec Center. Fun for everyone, regardless of skill! Di,risions for MONDAY, MARCH 4 CURR NT! advanced, intermediate & beginner. Open to students & fac/ staff. Call the Rec Office, 516-5326, to register in advance. For information, contact Monday Noon Series: 'Poetry of Social Protest' Campus Recreation Office, 203MT at 314-516-5326. Members of the Faculty of Languages and Cultures, .in the UMSL Department of Anthropology, Sociology & Languages, share The Current is seeking: international perspectives on the poetics of social protest in THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Chinese, French, German, ancient and modern Greek, Japanese, Feminist Film Series: "Half The Sky" Latin, Portuguese, and Spanish, along with translations in English, ~ Photographers 12:15-1 :15 p.m. in 402 J.c. Penney Conference Center. This annual Part I of the award-\vinning documentary, "Half the Sky: Turning event is in recognition of National Foreign Language Week. For ~ Staff Writers Oppression into Opportunity for Women World-Wide." For information, information: Karen Lucas at 314-516-5698. contact Sally Ebest at 314-516-6383.

Job descri ptions Campus Crimeline PROPERTY DAMAGE - LOT KK &a pli cation at: Feb. 15, 6:04 a.m. Report #13-070. PROPERTY DAMAGE - BARNES LIBRARY www.thecurrent-online. An UMSL student discovered a window broken on their parked car and a cell Feb. 19, 1:09 p.m. Report # 13-074. com/about-us/em ployment phone stolen from the car. Disposition: Report taken. An UMSL Faculty member reported a file cabinet that had been damaged some rime between Sp.m. on Feb. 13 and 11 a.m. on Feb. 14, unknown if anything DRUG VIOLATION - UNIVERSITY MEADOWS was taken. Disposition: Report taken. Feb. 17, 1:27 p.m. Report # 13-072 An UMSL student was arrested for possession of marijuana and a visitor to cam pus was arrested for an outstanding warrant, investigation continuing. Disposi tion: Report raken. :sCurrent FE BRUARY 25,2013 3 www.thecurrent-online.com Town Hall meetings set p iorities for UMSL MADDIE HARNED and goals in the university's strategic experience and reduced costs to STAFF WRITER plan. lVso present was UMSLS students. The third and final gathering in Faculty Senate, headed up by "We introduced questions a series of three town hall meetings Christopher Spilling, professor of surrounding strategic planning was held on Feb. 14 in Cemury chemistry and department chair, to determine what our campus Room A of the Millennium Studem who serves as the chair of the Senate. constituents are thinking about Cemer. The evem, which lasted "I was the moderator; these important issues," Spilling from 2 to 4 p.m., was one segment was supposed to motivate me said. "These are ongoing issues that of a three-part sequence. The three audience to participate and keep we must decide about as a campus, town hall meetings were designed the conversation moving and and me solutions will drive campus to unite University of Missouri-St. on subject," Spilling said. "The decision-making for years to come." Louis facul ty and staff who share topics discussed are important \'{iith the 2012 Fall semester the mutual goal of setting priorities for me futute of our campus. The bringing in more new undergraduate for the future of the university. chancellor and provost are listening students than any Fall semester "Town hall meetings like this one to what the campus says about these since 1999, as well as cuts to are important to get feedback from important matters." funding for higher education, the Faculty and students were invited to attend the recent PHOTO: SARAH MYERSr UMSL faculty, staff and smdents The strategic planning process town hall meetings aimed to deal Town Hall meetings on the direction of the university. THE CURRENT who aren't members of the various ourlined at the town hall meeting with UMSLS growth plan and the "There were about 75 people about sening priorities for UMSL. strategic planning committees so was created with the imention of challenges it presents for students., there, including faculty, staff and Rarely is the opportunity provided we have more information about guiding the campus in making the campus community and faculty students, although fewer students for the campus community to corne what the whole campus community determinations about the future of alike. Additionally, the town hall than faculty and staff," Cope together in such an unrestrained thinks is important," Glen Cope, UMSL. The subjects of the first town meetings dealt with strategies to said. "The information from all way. Those involved in the provost and vice chancellor for hall meeting, held on Jan. 28, were promote retention of students, mree town hall meetings will be gatherings consider them a success. academic affairs, said. "This will the academic array and innovati·vc a prominent issue for almost all compiled by the strategic planning "The [town hall meetings] were help set priorities for the plan fo r teaching. The general themes of the sources of higher education, as well committee ... and will help inform a success because many people participated and said what mey the next three to five years." second town hall meeting, held on as issues facing the university such the priorities tor the new plan. Lots Like the previous two town hall Feb. 5, were the univcrsin"s growth as maintaining a competitive edge, of good ideas were shared." thought about how the campus meetings, at the Feb. 14 gathering, plan and community partnerships student expenses, academics and Ultimately, all three of the town should and shouldn't grow and how Torn George, UMSL chancellor, For retention. The main topics up what \','ould make MSL an even hall meetings provided the unique community partnerships help the and Cope met with faculty, staff for cliscussion at the final meeting, better acco mmodation of higher opportunity for the campus to speak campus and thelp students stay on directly with George and Cope campus to graduate," Cope said. and students to discuss the priorities held on Feb. 1 , we re the UMSL learning.

University faculty and the enate and A.ssembly strive Steven Brockman, representingme over to the Recreation Center. There to make UM L a premier public Student Government Association, will also be two National Collegiate urban research univer ity. Although presented ne\v information about Athletic Association regulation

Senate met Feb. 19 m etlng are open (0 the public, the ne\\' Recreation Center, along basketball courts added, with a facul ty and members of the Senate with a rough idea regarding how track for walking and mnning at MARCUSBARNETT STAFFWRITER are gen rally the only attendees of it will look. Thanks to Cannon the top of the three-tiered structure. The University Faculty/Senate experiences to the governance of the the monthly meetings. Design, those present were able to Brockman expects the new Meeting was held at 5 p.m. on campus. Chancellor Tom George began see a rendering of what the new Recreation Center to be complete in Feb. 19. These meetings, which On behalf of an intellectually the meeting by speaking on possible Recreation Center contains. Glass time for the 2014-2015 school year. are intended to be reflective of and culturally diverse campus salary increases for faculty and staff will be incorporated into the new Although there was no me long-standing commitment to community, the Senate has (the precise amount is still to be design, affording guests a 360 degree confirmation on what would be shared governance at University of primary responsibility for making determined). George also spoke view of the surrounding area. There discussed at the next meeting, a Missouri-St. Louis, have been held educational policy decisions to about UMSLs attempt to bring in are also plans to add a bike trail with list of potential topics of discussion since the 2000-2001 school year. create a rigorous, innovative, more funding and grants. an underpass. for the March Senate meeting was University Faculty/Senate student-oriented environment for Robert Peterson, member of the The new Recreation Cemer will available: faculty evaluations from Meetings are run by the members learning, research and community Staff Council since the 2009-2010 be closer to the Millennium Student students (response rate), research, of the faculty and Senate of UMSL. service. The Senate and Assembly, school year, briefly spoke about Center. Brockman expects that the online courses, the role of patents The members of the University together and through their the upcoming Staff Association close proximity of the Recreation in the evaluation process, campus Assembly and the Senate advance the committees, advise the chancellor Meeting, during ,;vhich will be the Center to the MSC will cause most safety, faculty workload and mission of UMSL by contributing and other senior administrators on selection of new staff in early May. of the student body that normally strategic planning and community their time, talents, insight and matters related to students, faculty No further details were given. spends time in the MSC to flow partnership! engagement. and staff. Through these efforts,

The Current has been part of the university since 1966, For the campus' fiftieth anniversary, we are re Jubi eeF as back printing selected articles from our archives. This article ALBERT NALL STAFF WRITER originally ran on Jan. 13, 1988.

On Jan. 13, 1988, the United First, copies of the paper The principal ofHazelwood High pregnancies. While the staff of the still felt that the pregnant students States Supreme Court ruled in the were distributed to student and School, Raben Eugene Reynolds, paper maimained that the identities would be recognized by readers. case of Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeir community members during the reviewed the proofs of the Spectrum of the students interviewed for the (Read more online at www. that public school curricular school year. Second, the costs of and objected to references to teen article were concealed, Reynolds thecurrent-online.com.) student newspapers that have not priming the paper, as well as the been declared forums for student cost of supplies, were covered by Supreme Court Ruling Hits Colle{!,~ Paper expression are subject to a lower the taxpayers, who earmarked the papers froUi its ,J4Jluary ruling. The agte~d. ;'Wagner," said Mark Webb, First Amendment protection costs of educating their kids. This (CPS) -- 'l'fH' recent u.s. Supre.m~ , Court deCision givIng high sch ool ruling ~ajd school officials COQld "is trying to intiII1Jdatc the paper. Tbe Aztec Press should be compared to publications that are meant that the Hazelwood School prineip.als nHlte control (rl[er stu "regu-l3te the content" of high school papers · run as for-credH published without interierene of decreed as an independent student District's Board of Education dent TlEWSpapers has moved at l east Que coll egti administrator to ourses just as t.hey can r egUlate the any kineL " communication vehicle. covered the expenditures of $4,668 threaten to put a college newspaper couU! nt of other classes offered in Wagner said the Aztec PrC$s , The court delivered afive-to-mree for printing Hazelwood High uud,'!r his control. Edward A the :;d100tS. Wa gner, eh ail"tn a n of lhe Board or The deeision already hilS led Pima's stude.nt newspaper, needs ruling that was led in the majority School's Spectrum, which included Governors 0 , Pima Counly CoHeg ii' officials at higb ScflOO ls in Iowa, greater gu. idance from tbe school officials b ~e aiJse of "shoddy report· decision by William Rehnquist, their part of the salary that was in TU:s.CO fl , .'\n , 0 11 l1 (!alled for Pi ma Cit r o lAo, ami c"tlp ertini,l , Cal.. 11) try admini:itrators to put tbe college'" to i:CI);;Ol' storIes out otth"ir stLJcl ~nt ing." tie p.!'oposed th t professionai John Paul Stevens, Sandra Day paid to the paper's advisor Howard newsp aper "back on . h ~ r ight n e w ~pa p e.rs. ~\i. Pirn a. \V ,jgne r journaU·'ts 'help our students by seerae.d to r egLe t hying to apply the gi'lin!1 ad Yice oowTHing JXlsltive O'Connor and Amonin Scalia with Emerson. Finally, this was included tr-ac ,1' ''In VkW f th e recent Supreme dec-ISioH 1O hiS camilus alnHJst a·' ~lo ri es : Byron White reading the majority in the publication of a school Court declsiml, we as lhe boar d i..ave S001l as he prGpctse d 1t. ·'l don t wanl to n.old it ov er theIr " \ hat am 1 S.lyinjS .'?'· us con· heads. I'm in noway implying we opinion. The majority based their newspaper, which was comprised of the righ to edi t or no t to enit.' \ 'agb.E:( asSl:tte i. w itled. "1 don" warrt [,' ge. mto th e sh.ou ld -ce nsor. I'm stlying t hat loud ruling in favor of the administration the textbooks that were used in the The cuurl de.cision, h,}we ·cr, censoring business ." and cl eer. We.sho uld look at the pro M least .olIt' other board mem b~[' gram," Wagner said , of the Hazelwood School District Journalism II class that was part of specH i 'a!!y e. ,]udt d l'oUeEe ne - on the following criteria. the school program. urrent 4 FEBRUARY 25,2013 www.thecurrent·online.com

goal of the event, one notable nice things for Honors, too - Honors College Casino feature was Casino Night's con like the free hot chocolate on sistency with the collegial teach the first day of winter classes and er-student dynamic of the Hon the free cookies on the first day Night gambles on fun ors College. Dan Gerth, assistan t of summer classes," Gerth said. dean of the Honors College and Other celebrated events include HUNG NGUYEN STAFF WRITER advisor for PLHCSA, Dr. Birgit Trivia Night and the Halloween Noll, Dean Bob Bliss and others Haunted House. joined in the fun, serving as deal Gerth explained that in the ers for the game tables. Their mi past two years, PLHCSA has mesis was a success. The laughter incorporated additional service and taunts that ensued once the components into their activi games began were quite amus ties. Last year's Casino Night ing. "Isn't the dealer supposed benefited St. Patrick's Center. to win?" Bliss said after losing Organizers sold raille tickets for $400 to nearly every player at his an UMSL Bookstore gift card blackjack table. Atone table, the and collected personal hygiene bid went up to about $20,000, items for Lydia's House this year. and Noll finally had to put a Lydia's House offers transition cap on the bidding after being al housing as well as support cleaned out early on in the night. services for abused women and It was aU play money, of course, children. PLHCSA coordinates but the winnings were quite real. a nwnber of can and item drives Those with pro-status skills - or throughout the year for various great luck - had over $60,000 local organizations and causes. in winnings to fight over the The 2013 Casino Night was prizes in the auction. a great success. The games drew According to Gerth, the or Honors students, dorm residents ganization serves "two broad and others who were just itching functions. One is to promote to gamble for free or who came campus life widl social activi for the free food. ties, - [and] the other is to act as "It turned out very well. We There were two fours already it all. play money to spend on roulette, a sort of 'dean's council' to Bob planned for eight tables of games on the table. With a seven and Such was the situation on Feb. blackJack, poker and Texas Hold and the Honors College. Ob with an overall attendance expec a face card, the player wrestled 19 at the Pierre Laclede Honors 'Em. Those that fared well had a viously, there is a. component tation of around 80 people or so, between staying and asking for College Student Associations pile of money to bid on a variety of larger service to the St. Louis and it worked out almost exactly another hit. At stake: a blu-ray annual Casino Night. For one of attractive orizes at the end of area (again, Lydia's House this like tIut," Gerth said. player and digital camera and, night, it was all fun and no work. the night. • year) as well. They also just do of course, the glory of winning Each player was issued a stack of While not a pre-cierermined Penumbra reI ase IMurder' at the highli hted by·D'Souza Newma·n Center KARLYNE KILLEBREW STAFF WRITER JACKIE WOODARD STAFF WRITER

Bellerive, the Pierre Laclede middle school, had never before comer and a note from a judge Kings, queens, lords and Attendees bounced around from Honors College's literary publica~ submitted to Bellerive but has saying, "You could be a real writer jesters all gathered on Feb. 15 at person to person with their own tion, Celebrated the release of its had poems previously published if you wanted to." the Catholic Newman Center private agendas. Each partici thirteenth volume, titled "Penum in other publications. While he While this might indicate ex at University of Missouri-St. pant was reminded on a sheet bra," with a small reception at the says he might "try [his] hand at treme talent on his parr, D'Sou Louis for a night of majesty and of paper passed to them at the Provincial House on Feb. 22. fiction," he showed extreme pride za also lamented on the truth murder. beginning of the night that they A penumbra is the space of in a particular poem that was about pursuing a writing career. The Masquerade Ball is an were not the only one question partial illumination between the included in "Penumbra," "Sons of "If I wanted to have a career as annual event. Though the ing people, a small note to take perfect shadow on all sides and Singleton." A member ofAlpha a writer, then I needed to rreat past couple of years they have the nervous edge off. the full light, as described by the Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporat writing as a career ... Discipline attracted more rowdy crowds, The dedication to d1e role guest speaker at the launch, Tony ed, he said, ''I'm proud because was working on those days I such as cowboys and pirates, was truly a sight to see - it was D'Souza, adjunct instructor at the I wrote for my fraternity. I think didn't want to work; writing on this year the event organizers rare that anyone was referred Honors College. a lot of people will get to know those days I didn't want to vlIite," have turned their attention to to by their real name as long It \vas the first day that copies Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and D'Souza said. Ten years later, he something a little more medi as the event was in secession. of "Penumbra" went on sale, and what they mean to this country's had three published novels, two eval. The place was decorated Ev ryone bowed to their king, many members of the editorial history." shon stories in the New Yorker, according to the theme, and the toas ted to a good celebration staff, as well as quite a few other People came together Out of and a slew of freelance articles to attendees arrived with outfits and steered clear of blurring guests, showed up to honor those pride for this accomplishment. his credit. that were perfect for the night's the lines of their social classes, who labored to put this work to Bob Bliss, dean of the Honors The reception for "Penumbra" events. not [Q mention the Old English gether as well as the gifted authors College, gave a brief speech telling was by no means grandiose, but All of the participants had accents that seemed to carry on and artists whose pieces were how Nancy Gleason, associate it had the same aonosphere of their characters prepared and throughout the night. This"all published in it. . dean of the Honors College, being at a Hollywood movie practiced before the night of the added a sense of authenticity. Many of the authors considered brought Bellerive to the Honors premiere. Everyone who had ball. The night kicked off with a Though there was a small it quite an honor to have their College and how in its thirteenth made it past the threshold of speech from guest speaker Erich murder (which was eventual- work selected to be included in year it is no longer a "lusty in toiling to create and get exposure, Najbar, or Lord Taylor, the ly solved) and some drinking the publication. It was notably fant," as it had come to be known, along with dlose who were there more preferred name. Once the of Pepsi "ale," it was all in all . mentioned that only about 20 but a "vigorous adolescent." to show suppon and love, had a event started, it was up to the a good night. With the work percent of submission are selected D'Souza, a freelance journalist pride of carriage that could not be people in attendance to keep the of everyone at the event, it all for final publication, so this is and novelist, graced this vigor missed.. Two great speakers gave nigh t moving. came together wonderfully, definitely not a small honor. ous adolescent and all who had jaw-d.ropping speeches that really Each had a role and questions making for another memorable When asked to describe the come to celebrate it with a brief could have inspired anyone with to ask, there was nota shortage Masquerade Ball at the Catholic experience of having something but motivational speech about dreams in any area of life, not just of conversation in the room. Newman Center. published, poet and University of his journey as a writer. « [When I 'writing. Missouri-St. Louis gender studies started out at 18], I thought I had The attendees seemed to have deparnnent teaching assistant something to say, whether I did or fun. Shon story authors, poets, Jason Vasser said, "[You] write all not, and I thought I was saying it photographers and sketch artists WHAT'S NEW? the time and submit for publi very, very well." He spoke about alike came together to share their cation, but you don't expect to his first contest for undergradu moment of glory with each other. in T__ E CURR NT _ get published ... It feels good to ates, and although he did not win Bellerive's stiff has announced Check it out! I thecurrent-online.com • get your work out." Vasser, who first prize, he got something better that they are now taking submis has been writing poetry since when he saw five stars in the sions for next year's volume. cSCurrent FEBRUARY25,2013 5 www.thecurrent-online.com Man M n brings inspired insanity to the Firebird stage DAVID VON NORDHEIM A&E EDITOR \X'hen going to see a band toured for an electrifying live show, it is only natural to carry a certa.in sense 'of skepticism. Fo'r some, a "great set" is the searing emotional intensity of a group like ... i\nd You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead or Explosion's in the Sky; for ~thers , it may the orherw rldly acid-laced pageantry of an of' 'lontreal or Flaming Lips. As any Man Man fan tells it, the Philadelphia-based experimental rock troupe can never b fully unders tood through studio albums Kishi Bashi PHOTO: SHERVIN LAINEZ I COURTESY OF 2:30 PUBLICITY alone. Comparable to the many projects of modern rock's most celebrared weirdo, M ike PatTon Despite forgettable openers, Man Man is an eclectic band of multi-instrumentalists. The best Kishi Bashi concert astounds Man vfan cuts are a kaleidoscopic array of tempos and sryles, DAVID VON NORDHEIM A&E EDITOR caree ning from one genre to the COURTESY OF ANTI RECORDS pasted onto it was wheeled to the next 'th chizophrenic grace. Kattner.'s performance was thit front of the stage. Any show that For their Feb. 18 performance of a man possessed. Whether ' he lndie pop maesuo Kishi Bashi quaint . . Harsh as it may be, their demanded an arrangement like at the Firebird, Man Man. was was parading about the stage in headlined a sold-out per£ rmance at music and a the ric are simply too this would have to be awesome in joined by ~ r urder by Death, an a sequin-studded cocktail dress, the Firebird last SatUrday, translating derivative to differentiate them from the truest sense of the word. the lush orchesuations of his debut, any other sweater-:>purting rrencister alt-country and indie rock group wielding the mic stand like a royal Main Man Man Ryan Kattner scepter from behind a cruddy alien "151 a," into a phenomenal display of on folk revival band.. ragon. with a cult following of their me (known to the initiated as Honus O\yn. Both groups make regular mask or literally hanging from the technique and sh wmanship. Forrunately, the bombast of K~ Honus) wasted no time with rour stops in Sf. Louis lMurder rafters of the Firebird, watching Though his composltlons, performance ~ore than compensated pleasantries. Much like Murder by Death performed at Plush this beautiful freak in action was a brought to life on alblU1l with an for the doldrums of Plume Giant. by Death, their set-list crawled last September} but seeing these truly mesmerizing experience. army of p ~ rsonnel, are seemingly Making a dramatic entrance to the through their entire discography, groups co-headline a single show After returning to the stage roo inuicate for a live performance strains of "Bolero," K emerged from including such amphetamine was an unexpected and inspired following the audience's ravenous Bashi, othemise known as K, used a foggy haze, his ",,1.ld shock of bleach addled nuggets as "Mister JWlg pairing. applause, Kattner thoughtfully an impressive system of · looped blonde hair bringing to mind an Stuffed" and "' Hurly Burly" (from 'TIle performance b gan eased into a tweed suit-coat, his recordings to recreate the album's anime character magic..-:Jly brought to "'Rabbit Habits"' ), "Van Helsing inauspiciously as Murder by most formal attire of the evening orchesrral swells. life. Boombox" and "Engrish Bwudd" Death's aspiring singer/songwriter (the denim cutoffs remained, It was a clever gi rnmick, a K was joined by a number of guest (from "Six Demon Bag") and roadie performed a 20-minute set naturally). technique frequendy employed by musicians recruited to suppOrt him "Against the Peruvian Monster" of self-penned acoustic mnes. His The group then closed the Andrew Bird and other similarly on his 2013 ~our, including multi (from "The Man in the Blue lyrics were sharp and clever, even performance with the , more ambitious indie pop composers w instrumentalist Mike Savino of Tall Turban with the Face"). if they all fundamentally revolved somber, confessional material better translate their studio sound to Tall Trees. Much like the Mad Hatter's around getting intoxicated of their 2011 release, "The Life a live setting. They helped capture the majesty tea party, the members of Man somewhere in the rural Midwest. Fantastic," a jarring reminder thai K was not the only performer of "151 a' cuts like "Atticus, in the Man would switch places and at the Ftrebird with a knack for the Desert" and "Chester's Burst Over the Murder by Death followed this impervious goofball is, in the instruments at random intervals end, just a man (man). looping, either. Ross Christopher, a Hamptons," helping K weave a lush suit after a refreshingly brief throughout the show. Kartner Ending with their traditional local St. Louis artist who was the first sonle tapestry as they chopped and sound-check, beginning with himself assumed the role of finale, the half-minute ballad performer of the evening, employed screwed his yelping vocals and violin the Tom Wa.its-esque "You Don't ringleader for his carnival of the "Sarsparilla," Honus and company an equally intricate recording riffs into intricate loops. Miss Twice when You're Shaving bizarre, dedicating as much time to With a Knife," replete with wordlessly ambled from the stage, technique for his set. A sort of interim Although his set drew mosdy from> frantically hammering out piano performer at the Firebird, Chriswpher his "151 i' material, K also threw a junkyard percussion by way of a but not before offering a sincere chords as he did to his frequent rusty helium tank. The group's "good night, motherf**kers" (his is alt-folklcounrry musician whose couple of surprising detours into the wardrobe changes. Donning his set spanned the entirety of their sole aside to the audience). Good music brings the similarly loop-happy proceedings, including a surprisingly signature cutoff denim shorrs, Jim O'Rourke ro mind. earnest cover of Enyas "Orinoco discography, including their most night motherf**kers, indeed. Throughout his performance, Flow." recent release, 2012's "Bitter initially mundane sound effects, such He also debuted a new single, Drink, Bitter Moon." as a pick scratching against the body "Philosophizing the Chemical Lies As one would expect from of his guitar or his hand slapping W-ithin," which originated as a jingle disciples of the Southern Gothic the base of his instrument, would be for a Japanese cell phone commercial. aesthetic, Murder by Death gave recorded, looped and layered to create Although K's poignant music an earnest, heartfelt performance, a dense wall of sound. The surprise made for an arresting set, the peak a fitting juxtaposition to the Man of the performance came hom his of the performance came hom Man madness that followed. Ifthere furious improvised fiddle playing, the haunting "1 Am the Antichrist was one gripe to be had, it was the which sounded more like the stuff of to You." K performed the fragile absence · of multi-instrumentalist a Gov't Mule concert than an indie ballad without accompaniment, a Vincent Edwards, who memorably folk revue. stunningly intimate moment given engineered ' a fireworks-spewing Performing after Christopher was the cramped surroundings. Theremin during Murder by Plume Giant, a Brooklyn-based indie The set ended with the natural Death's last St. Louis performance. folk troupe. show doser, the surging "Bright Edwards is recovering from an The trio is an unabashed revival of Whites," the album's most recognized apparently gruesome injury that 1970s folk pop, their musicharkerung single. req uired facial reconstructive back to the era of singer/songwriters Although this is not the first surgery, which frontman Adam like Jom Mitchell and Paul Simon. tour of his fledgling solo career Turla likened to John Woo's "Face/ Although they are clearly earnest in (not.to mention his many years as a Off' (whether or not the injury is their nostalgic tribute to a time when supporting player for of Montreal, Theremin-relared is unclear). The cast of The Book of Mormon. PHOTO: JOAN MARCUS vocal harmonies and breezy melodies Regina Spektor, Sondre Lerche, etc.), Though Murder by Death ruled the airwaves, their music was Kishi Bashi demonstrated a degree of was technically sharing the same low-key to a fault, and they were all confidence and showmanship that spotlight as Man Man, there was 'Book of Mormon' opens at Fox but drowned out by the crowd sounds one would not normally expect of a no doubt which band had the of the packed venue. relative newcomer. more rabid following. Their sound check gave an enticing glimpse The Broadway hit "Book of Mormon" opened Tuesday, Febru - Between the overly precious With the promise of a second songwriting ("Old Crow Joe," a album on the horizon, his Firebird into the schizoid hijin.ks on the ary 19, at the Fox Theater for a rUll through March 3. nursery rhyme about a talking crow, set made a convincing case for his horizon: Rower pots on ionic naturally) and the polka dot dress and reputation as an important up-and columns Ranked the drum kit; Read our review at The Current's website, Christmas sweaters that comprised comer. neon lights coiled around various their wardrobe, the effect was more brass instruments; a xylophone www.fhecurrent-online.com. obnoxiously twe~ than charmingly with mutilated photographs {lCurrent 6 FEBRUARY 25,2013 www.thecurrent·online.com Honors College 'Battle Bio Lunch featured talk by of Bands' set for Apr. 11 bio historian McKain ALBERTNALL HEATHER WELBORN Staff Writer Staff Writer

The Pierre Laclede Honors College Student the night wins. Also, there will be attendance How is the ancestry of ancient families said, adding that the experimental process Association will be holding the annual "Battle prizes and a wide variety of music. "We had revealed? Michael McKain, a post-graduate is less about the answers and more about

of the Bands" on April 11 in the Pilot House five bands last year, but we hope to have more student and biological historian, has the defining how [Q ask the right questions. at 7 p.m. The event is open to the entire this year," Bleile said. answer. . On Feb. 20, McKain presented As a life historian, McKain enjoys University of Missouri-St. Louis community As wim past years, there will be a judge's his research at the Biology Lunch, a public putting a modern spin on established and guests. panel. "The judge's panel works son of like event held each Wednesday in Benton Hall research, using new technology to answer The benefit will raise funds for Lydia's l\merican Idol.' They give their opinion, but 445 that provides students and faculty old questions. Yet while contemporary House of St. Louis, an organization that it is ultimately the audience that decides who \vith a platform to present their scientific invention drives biological thought to offers transitional housing for abused women wins," Bleile said. findings. a previously impossible place, it risks and their children. There are no fees for the bands to register, McKain works with the genes of desert marginalizing th~ achievements of the Lydia's House provides programs and and at least one member of each group must plants, like the tequila-producing agave, past as outdated and irrelevant, limiting services that include Personal Advocacy, be enrolled at UMSL or an UMSL alumnus. to determine relationships between similar understanding. ''As an undergraduate, I was suppon groups and community and family The deadline for registration is March species. The more genes two species share, a child of the Internet age. If it wasn't on activities. Lydia's House has a licensed 18. Those in the UMSL community can the more related they are, forming a genetic Coogle, it didn't exist," McKain said. He counselor on their staff that assists women get an application bye-mailing Marty lvey family uee. Once the tree is known, McKain resolved this through discussions with older during the time of transition. Therapists at [email protected] or by comacting can map when and where the "diversity faculty members familiar with primary counsel women one on one and support Jessica Bleile at [email protected] or at (314) events" took place that caused older species literature, an experience he says enriched his

groups organized by the charity. 640-0594. [Q change into newer ones. educational philosophy. "If I don't think of ({For the past two years, PLHCSA has Students who are part of the Pierre Laclede These events, called polyploidy, are the past," McKain said, ''I'm doing myself chosen a charity in the St. Louis area at the Honors College can enroll by going to the mistakes in meiosis that cause an uneven an injustice." beginning of the school year. Again this year, Honors College Studenr Association group division of information when cells divide, McKain's research holds potential we ,vill be raising money and/or canned on tvfyGateway and clicking on "Documents" forming cells different from either parent. If for vital agricultural applications, from goods, as well as other items, to be donated to find a "Battle of the Bands" sign-up packet the error survives and reproduces, its success better breeding and biofuel to research to Lydia's House, our chosen charity," lVIarty for 2013. Sign-up packets can also be turned over time can result in a novel species. This and increased food security. H e views lve)', senior, psychology, PLHCSA treasurer, in to the PLHCSA mailbox in the Office of is common in plants and can occur within scientific inquiry as a continuous cycle of said. Studem Lite in Millennium Student Center or berween a species. Wheat is a common collaboration and is xcited to see how lve), said that as part of the UMSL :;Oth 366. Anomer option is calling (31 ) 516- example, being a hybrid of four different the raw data he harvested will feed future Anniversary Jubilee celebration, PLHCSA 529l. parent species. efforts to elaborate ith new technology. v,·ill be receiving funding from the Jubilee For those who win be contributing items to During hi hour-long presentation, "Knowledge is fluid not fact," he said, Committee. Lydia's House for PLHCSA at "Battle of the McKain vered a dizz ing amount claiming that expertise arises only from "We are currencly in the process of Bands, the items mat are me most needed of highly technical data with ease and using th" ideas of others. requesting co-sponsorships from both the include household items. LydiJ's House enthusiasm. Because of the size and quantiry McKain recommends that University Program Board as well as the also 'welcomes community supplies for the of information he works with, maintaining undergraduat remain passionate in their Srudent Governance Associarion, and both children such as diapers, baby supplies and the correct context can present a challenge. research and choose pursuits that satisfy organizations have given us aid for the past paper products and decorations for birthday «It's like reconstructing a photo using their interests. He urges students to become two years," Ivey said. parties. pixels," he said, carefully considering each part of a larger community and try out

Jessica Bleile, PLHCSA president, said For a list of irems needed by Lydia's experimental detail: how he generates data, research. "Being able to add [Q the human that those who attend "Battle of the Bands" House, as well as more information on events what he uses to analv:::e it and how his history knowledge base is awe-inspiring. ->-: will vote for their favorite bands by placing organized by the charity visit their website at experiment relates to his original question, When you climb up the mountain of money in the bucket labeled ,'lith their http://lydiashouse.org. Also, you can check \vhich isn't always straightforward. "If knowledge, you make a path for others. I favorite band's name. According to Bleile, the out Lydia's House on Facebook and T·witter. you're doing a good job, you get an answer want it to be more of a ski-lift," he said. band that raises the most money at the end of along with 10 more questions," McKain

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Are you really Tokyo is Japan's largest city and a dissolution of marriage is it IS has dearly never been in or sure?" as if divorce is shameful rivals many cities throughout arbitrary, stupid and possibly broken off a serious relationship. rather than perfectly normal in the world; 13 million people harmful to the divorcing couple. Real relationships and healthy our society. The reality is that - around 10 percent of Japan's A bad marriage is long enough marriages do not swing back and divorce is normal, and we should population - are crammed without an extra state-Iaw forth tenuously between super get over that and stop acting like within its cityscape. Since the enforced 30 days tacked onto duper and horrifyingly, divorce each one is some huge travesty. city is a popular foreign tourist the end of it. Let the people out, inspiringly terrible. Mature Society compels us to get destination, it's not at all uncom already! couples who choose divorce will married "for better or worse," mon to see lots of foreigners. The argument in favor of the stick to their decision, 30 days or as in you'd "better" get married When I first set eyes on Tokyo, Rachelle Brandel. waiting period could be (hat if no 30 days. Immature couples because there's nothing "worse" I was a little disappointed. I'd PHOTO : AHMAD ALJURYYEDITHE a couple has been married for who might change their minds than becoming an old maid. heard T~kyo described as a me CURRENT years, what is the harm in 30 more and decide to get back together And then society turns around tropolis with concrete stretching such as Louis Vuitton and Prada. days? The harm could actually because they are allotted 30 days on us and is surprised when farther than the eye could see, A station away sits Shibuya and be significant. In niany cases, the are almost surely too silly ever to we want out of the situation it and I'd always imagined a city Harajuku, both known for their divorcing couple are certainly be happy together and have no urged us into. much like Batman's Gotham. fashion and teen trends. very disappointed, probably business being married anyway. Some people just want out of Instead, the citT was a little more Shibuya is home to the famous emotionally traumatized and Finally, the 30 days is that situation, and the sooner subdued (no men in purple suits dog Hachi who, as the story just looking co move on with harmful because it is essentially the better. and green hair) and still held the goes, would walk to the station their Ii es. Having already charm of Japanese culture. ·w ith his master every day, until spent an extensive number of After I picked my friend Kris on(; day his master was killed hours with lavvyers composing a tina up from Narita airport, we and never came home. Hachi divorce agreement that each half dropped our bags off at our hotel then continued to wait and re of the couple could live with in in Asakusa, a section of the city turn to Shibuya station, showing addition to davs or months or known for its old world charm. a dog's fierce loyalty to its master. even years of mental anguish Down the road from our hotel A statue sits next to Shibuya sta and horrible guilt over whether was the Kaminari Gate, which tion in his honor. or not to divorce, 30 more days is known for the enormous pa Shibuya is also known for its of being trapped in a stage oflife per lantern that hangs above its intersection, which is constantly they have tried very hard to end entrance. The lantern spans the used in films. The four-way in could be crazy-making. width of almost two people, and tersection stops traffic in every Then there are those that visitors can stand under the lan direction, allowing people to beUeve Missouri's 30 days might tern without touching the bot cross the street from any direc be all the divorcing couple needs tom of it. tion. co reconcile and that those 30 \Ve then went to Akihabara, In Harajuku, some of the latest which was only two train stops · and most outrageous teen fash away. Akihabara is a section of ions can be found. On Sunday, the city known for its electron Waiting period ensures teens are known to come to ic stores and arcade/ anime/vid Shibuya and Harajuku to shop eogames buildings. The streets and hang out in outfits they nor legitimacy of process are bathed in fluorescent lights, mally can't wear to school or in and signs for every type of game daily life because of uniforms The mandatory 30-day wait decision, marriage is not applied to matrimony it and amusement hang from every and societal pressures. between filing for a divorce something to be entered on an wasn't an overnight decision, so building. On every street corner After our long day, Kristina and and finalizing the legal emotional whim. It requires it won't warrant an overnight are cute Japanese girls dressed I hit our hotel's onsen, which documents is essential to the consideration, compromise and response. in maid outfits and other Bashy boasted both an indoor and integrity of Missouri's family investment in the interests of Other options less drastic than outfits promoting hostess clubs outdoor bath. The view from law proceedings. This delay is another, traits that aren't fully divorce - separation, mediation or maid cafes. This section ofTo the outdoor onsen included the instrumental in establishing the developed in many potential and counseling - have been kyo is best seen toward nightfall Tokyo Skytree less than a mile legal intentions of both parties mates until later in adulthood. shown to benefit those couples when the signs are lit. away. The Tokyo Skytree is a while giving each ample time Research strongly links marital who may be experiencing a The next day we hit Shinjuku, large tower from which visitors to contest settlement terms. success (a marriage of at least 20 bout of choppy waters. The best which was on the other side of can see a bird's eye view of the Removal of this requirement years) to higher education and action is preventive and requires the city. We had to navigate our entire city. The warm water, cold rejects the notion that marriage age, illustrating the benefits of both an absence of idealism and way through Tokyo's train and air and beautiful views of the is a formal contract with delaying saying "I do". a basic understanding of contract subway system. Tokyo stations city made the onsen incredibly conditions that must be met, Pledging eternity to another and family law. can be confusing and during enjoyable. allowing an individual to under the law hardly puts a As your love boat sets sail into most hours look a lot like St. After our weekend of taking manipulate the law to an unfair person in a position to see a uncharted oceans, you embark Louis after a Cardinals game, over Tokyo, Kristina had to re and cosdy benefit. month-long post-divorce period upon an exciting cruise of but in the end we found our way. turn to work in Korea, and I had "In sickness and in health" was as an unreasonable requirement. commitment that, in the event Tokyo was recently named a to head back to Osaka. On the . what you said, right? Until death Anyone with courtroom of mechanical error, may leave fashion capital in the last few bus ride back home, we ended do you partr experience will readily lament your marriage inoperable and years, and many sections of the up driving around Fuji; i( was In the U.S., roughly half of the length of time involved stranded at sea, ankle-deep in city are known for their fashions. luckily a day of clear skies, so the all marriages end in divorce, in the simplest of litigation fecal matter for three days as its Shinjuku is filled with tons of view was spectacular. Fuji was suggesting that many of us are proceedings. It is insulting to lifeless corpse is towed back to malls within buildings filled with much larger than I could have unable to see tying the knot expect instant gratification, in port in Alabama. Choose your stores that can range from rea imagined. as a serious long-term legal love or under the law, and it journey partner wisely. sonably priced to super brands procedure. 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