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Elizabeth Golden Managing Editor and retweeting his work on Twitter. Those who knew Markarian described Instead of wearing black, those whose him as unusual and unforgettable. Junior lives were touched by Aaron Makarian Theatre major Alisa Lynn said she met remembered the slain Conservatory student Markarian in a history class last year. by wearing blue, his favorite color, to his “Aaron lived life more fully than almost visitation last Friday and a candlelight vigil anyone I’ve ever known,” Lynn said. “He was held Sunday night. constantly the one with a witty comment Markarian was an aspiring opera singer and he knew something about almost every and senior in the UMKC Conservatory of random subject. I used to see him walking Music and Dance who was murdered in his barefoot around campus on nice days. He Brookside Boulevard home on March 21. just really enjoyed the simplicity of living.” Markarian sang in many stage plays, According to police records, eight college including a rendition of “A Midsummer students had gathered at the home in the Night’s Dream” performed the Sunday four 4900 block of Brookside Boulevard, just days before his death. south of the Country Club Plaza, when the “He was complicated, talented, brilliant, doorbell rang. Markarian opened the door funny and fearless,” said Marciem Bazell, to find a masked man holding a machete the conservatory’s director of opera. “He with an unmasked man carrying a gun. was the first one to rehearsal, where he After the door was opened, the robbers would fling himself all over the rehearsal barged in and demanded to be given space warming up the physical part of all anything of value. They stole cell phones and his roles and looking for a spark that would $400 in cash before pressing the machete to reach the audience. His thirst for knowledge one victim’s neck and demanding marijuana. was never-ending.” The victim, who wishes to remain In addition to being a gifted singer, anonymous, recognized one of the robbers Markarian graduated from Warrensburg from high school and court records reported Senior High School in 2008 in the top 15 that the he had previously been to the house percent of his class and was a member of to smoke marijuana. National Honor Society. Before leaving, the armed robber opened UMKC students have expressed support, fire on Markarian and wounded three others uploading scenes from his performances to at the house. The victims have requested to YouTube and pictures to his Facebook page remain anonymous. The shooting was unprovoked, police said, but believe the robbers may have begun shooting because they did not expect to recognize one of the victims and wanted to ensure their anonymity. Police arrested the suspects, Alonzo Ruff and Anthony Williams, on March 26, and prosecutors charged each with 10 felonies including second-degree murder. “We are grateful for the quick action by the Kansas City Police Department on this shocking crime,” Chancellor Leo Morton said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Aaron Markarian, who we continue to mourn, and with the other members of the community affected by this tragedy.” The family has asked for privacy. ABOVE: Memorial outside the home of Aaron Makarian. PHOTO // Sai Srikar Kadiyam [email protected] LEFT: Markarian performs in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ PHOTO // Courtesy of Mike Strong

3 News // UMKC student receives prestigious internship 9 Sports // Kareem Richardson selected as new head coach INSIDE: 11 OpEd // Pro/Con: Is the new pope too radical? 2 News April 1, 2013 Vol. 80, Issue 25 News 3 Catholic church welcomes unorthodox pope Francis I brings humility and controversy to the church

Kate Baxendale Copy Editor The Pope called St. Francis a familiar traditional gold, silk and lace present at figure throughout the world, known for previous inaugural masses. With the election of Pope Francis helping the poor and the sick and setting Francis did, however, receive the I on March 13, the Catholic Church an example “to make society more humane Fisherman’s ring, which symbolizes the and UMKC community have witnessed and more just.” first Pope St. Peter. history in the making. Like St. Francis, the Jesuits are “There will certainly be a lot of Francis is the first non-European pope known for their service to society’s most pressure for him to wear traditional papal chosen in more than 1,200 years. He is vulnerable populations. adornments,” Ebsersole said. also the first member of the Jesuit order to Pope Francis has been, in keeping with Ebersole explained how the Catholic rule the Catholic Church. the Jesuit ideal of simplicity, wearing plain Church is in great need of reform, which “The Cardinals’ selection definitely says white cassocks in his first days of papacy. is why the church turned to a religious something about demographics,” said He chose to ride in a minibus with order for a new Pope. However the church Dr. Gary Ebersole, professor of history his fellow cardinals instead of a private turned to the Jesuits for the first time in and religious studies. “The word Catholic Vatican vehicle. Francis even declined to history. means ‘universal,’ and the fastest growing live in the Apostolic Palace. “New Popes are largely unknown, and Catholic population not in Europe but in He currently resides in a suite in the the church tends to project its own hopes Central and Latin America and Africa.” Vatican guesthouse. and dreams on the new candidate,” he Formerly known as Cardinal Jorge The inaugural mass for Pope Francis in said. “But it is impossible to tell what a Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, the new St. Peter’s Square was vastly different than new Pope’s vision for the church will be, This year’s Kansas City Symphony Alliance showhouse, 1032 West 55th Street, dates back to 1858. PHOTO // Andreina Byrne Pope chose his papal title in honor of St. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s in 2005. especially this early.” Francis of Assisi. The ceremony for Francis lacked the [email protected] UMKC marketing student Asha White puts classroom knowedge to Pope Francis I. CREDIT // Google good use as intern for the Kansas City Symphony Alliance

Andreina Byrne Staff Writer mechanical and structural components. “That includes labor and skills, Elizabeth Golden Managing Editor Currently, the Bent-Ward home actual physical improvements that the is getting its makeover for its current Homeowners will enjoy once the SH Don’t sha White stands atop a long, owners, Robert and Sandra Gaines. closes and we are gone,” Hawkins said. elegant staircase that dates White currently is the chairman of “The Designers pay these costs from put your back to the pre-Civil War era. the Private Parties committee for the their own budgets. KCSA makes some The crystal chandelier sparkles in the alliance. improvements, as well.” education Abackground as the blue wallpaper finds “I update the databases and invite new This home, known as the Bent-Ward its way into history. companies and residents to our events in House, was first featured in 1985 in the White is a senior marking major at order to enhance more awareness about 16th Designers’ Showhouse. on hold UMKC and an intern for the Kansas this year’s Showhouse,” White said. “I “We’ve done a lot [so far],” Cosby UMKC’s best and brightest will be initiated into City Symphony Alliance, which think I called over 200 people to invite said. “And there are still some touches this summer. recently announced its selection for them to our open house that was about from the designers from the first event.” Chapter 103 on April 7, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the E. E. the 44th annual Symphony Designers’ a month ago.” For instance, blue wallpaper featured Enroll in classes at Showhouse. The antebellum Showhouse, Among White’s duties lie the task in the entrance walkway was added Thompson Courtroom, School of Law. 1032 West 55th St., is undergoing a of coordinating events within the during the first Showhouse. Johnson County Showhouse. Companies like Sherwin-Williams complete remodeling. Community College! According to house historian Beverly “I figure out the details with private and Wilson Lighting donate to the Membership invitations have been sent to 810 Shaw, the property was purchased by parties,” White said. “Sometimes with cause through decor and designing • Extensive course selections Mormons in the early 1830s. It later 20 people all the way up to hundreds, I efforts, as well as independent designers, qualified juniors, seniors, graduate and professional • Flexible times and locations went to a Clay County lawyer named help with renting out the home for our universities, and more recently, high • Transferrable classes Alexander Doniphan. It was then sold events.” school students. The Kansas City Symphony held an According to Cosby, the home has students on the UMKC campus. • Online registration to a Westport farmer named William Matney. open house at the Showhouse in order been coming together satisfyingly, thanks Owner William W. Bent, a well- to allow visitors to learn more about the to dedicated designers and volunteers, Classes begin June 3. known fort builder, trader and selection and renovation process. but could not be as successful without Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest, largest and frontiersman, purchased the home in In order to complete the renovations, the alliance’s members, such as White. Registration begins at 8 a.m., April 1. 1858. the home is rented by the symphony “Everyone thinks what she [White] most selective all-discipline honor society. Seniors, Call 913-469-3803 or visit Shaw explained how a trapper-trader’s for six months. The owners vacate is doing is so valuable,” Cosby said. “She wife named Mrs. Seth Ward bought the the premises along with all personal has been able to use the information she graduate and professional students in the top 10% http://tinyurl.com/JCCCsummer for more information. property from Bent’s wife. Different belongings. has learned in class to put to use with Note: If considering a class with a prerequisite requirement, JCCC requires proof of allies of the Wards, including the Ward “Different designers will pick a room us... How much better can it be?” of their classes may be invited to membership, as previous coursework (via unofficial transcript, etc.) before registering for summer classes. Investment Company, were in possession to bid on,” UMKC alumna and co-chair White agreed. of the property until 1940. Stacey Johnson Cosby said. “Then, if they “UMKC definitely prepared me for well as the top 7.5% of second-semester juniors. Mr. and Mrs. Leland W. Browne were get selected, then they are responsible this internship. As a Marketing student, granted the house in 1942. Dr. and Mrs. for the cost of the room and redesigning I have learned how to apply market everything.” research and critical thinking into my Above: Asha White (top) and Johnson Cosby (bottom) stand Frederick B. Campbell then purchased on the newly renovated staircase. and continued renovations until 1949, The total renovations cost an estimated decisions,” she said. [email protected] 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210 Below: Fireplace containing encyclopedias left behind by and in 1983, Mr. and Mrs. J. Nelson $100,000-$165,000 according to Tracy current owners. Happy began extensive repairs on Hawkins, President of the Kansas City [email protected] CONGRATULATIONS! PHOTOS // Andreina Byne Symphony Alliance. 4 News April 1, 2013 Vol. 80, Issue 25 News 5 student profile UMKC E-Save project pairs creativity with education and fun Sophomore competes for chance to impact Africa Sai Srikar Kadiyam Staff Writer As part of the E-Save project, two students from UMKC designed a computer game to illustrate real-time energy Riley Mortensen Staff Writer A project known as MySmartSolar.edu, led by E-Save consumption using animated pictures of various everyday lab team from the UMKC School of Computing and electronic devices in a house, such as a fan, air conditioner or Sophomore Communication Studies major Alex Dapp Engineering and funded by Kansas City Power and Light washing machine. Police Blotter is in the running for a chance to win a trip to Africa (KCP&L), aims to educate and increase energy efficiency in The virtual interface the students designed shows exactly sponsored by Toms shoes where she’s up against nearly urban communities. how much energy these devices would consume. The goal is March 20 10,000 other entrants. Some may not think of social justice as an aspect of to help consumers monitor energy consumption and costs Out of the 10,000 who have entered, Dapp was number energy consumption, but a technological gap that exists in more efficiently. Property Damage 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. 65, and the top 50 entries are invited to participate in shoe underserved communities hurts low-income consumers. The virtual game is a prototype of a website or app that The victim returned to find paint transfer and scrapes drops. They tend to live in older homes and apartments with could be use to remotely control devices and switch them on/ on his car in the Hospital Hill Parking Garage. Toms’ philosophy is simple. One for one. For every one dated appliances that are less efficient compared with newer off from a web link. pair of shoes a customer buys, one new pair is given to a buildings and equipment. As part of the March 20 event, each team was invited to March 21 child in need. It’s that one for one formula that grabbed “The goal of E-Save is to promote wise energy use across the stage and was given an opportunity to switch on and off 7:10 p.m. Possession of a Controlled Substance Dapp’s attention, and she has been a fanatic ever since. the community,” said Dr. Vijay Kumar. the devices using a tablet. Officers witnessed an accident at 50th St. and Rockhill “I like that there’s a story behind them,” she said. “It’s Kumar said the project was launched in 2011 thanks to As part of the event, Hedges also passed out energy- Road. When they checked on the passengers they a for-profit company, but they also help people. Letting funding from Toyota USA. efficient CFL bulbs to the students to help promote smart discovered narcotics and alcohol. people come with them on an actual shoe drop to show Kumar has worked with Drs. Cory Beard, Yugyung Lee E-Save team at UMKC. On the screen, a computer application energy consumption. that they do actually give back only reaffirms my faith in a and Praveen Rao in collaboration with KCP&L to come up designed by UMKC students illustrates real-time energy Kumar said the E-Save partnership with Paseo began in consumption. PHOTO // Sai Srikar Kadiyam March 23 company like this. People forget that you can make a profit with creative ways to teach local high school students about December 2012. 1:56 a.m. Noise Disturbance and help out others at the same time.” energy consumption. “The theme of the project was how to use energy wisely so Officers responded to a loud party in Oak Place Dapp, who is on Toms’ email list and also has the Toms KCP&L had already partnered with the Paseo Academy presentation and incorporated their background as art that energy consumption was minimal,” he said. Apartments and people were asked to leave. app on her phone, first heard about the contest through an of Fine and Performing Arts to install solar panels on the students to showcase their ideas for energy sustainability. Hedges said the students brought up several good ideas in email and took it from there. school’s roof. Some performed raps, while one of the groups presented a their presentation 4:57 p.m. Fire Alarm “I kind of thought, I’ll create the entry and see where On March 20, nine teams of students from Paseo visited skit and others showcased cartoons and T-shirt designs. “We could take the seeds that were planted here and go A student cooking in Oak Place Apartments caused it goes. I mean there are 10,000 applicants and I wasn’t UMKC to present their ideas on how to save energy in places Edward T. Hedges, Manager of KCP&L’s Smart Grid forward with spreading the idea as part of an ad campaign,” excessive smoke and set off the fire alarm. really expecting to win, but I woke up two days later and such as old houses, schools, apartments and grocery stores. Technology Planning and Delivery, joined the four SCE he said. “Conservation is the best way of management.” professors as part of the panel of judges who closely reviewed March 24 my friend had created this Facebook page and from then Many teams went beyond the ordinary PowerPoint [email protected] on I knew this was something I could actually do,” she said. each presentation. Strong-Armed Robbery Alex Dapp wears Toms shoes, a brand known for its charitable 5:02 p.m. Dapp has her fingers crossed not only when it comes efforts. Dapp is competing to drop Toms shoes to developing The victim had a guest book and framed proclamation to winning the competition, but also in possibly attaining African countries. Photo courtesy of Alex Dapp forcefully taken from her after a memorial service in a job with the company in the future. She’s already Pierson Auditorium. Items were later recovered. looked into internships and is hoping that if she wins the opportunity to go on the trip, maybe that can open some opportunity to choose from 3 or 4 trips between August 8:43 p.m. Larceny doors for her future. and December of 2013. Dapp says she will pick based on The victim left his wallet in the Law School lounge As far as attaining more votes and help from the campus, the impact the countries listed might offer to her rather and returned to find it missing. Dapp visited local businesses during spring break to ask than her availability. for support. To vote for Alex Dapp for Toms’ Ticket to Give Contest: The contest lasts until April 12. Dapp is not sure how 1.Go to toms.com 10:02 p.m. Possession of a Controlled Substance 2.Click Ticket to Give Officers found a person high on PCP laying she’ll find out she won since last year they flew to each city and ambushed winners, and that was with 15 chosen. 3.Search for Alex D. Choose Red in the snow at the bus stop at 55th and Troost 4.VOTE! to go further, faster. Streets. With 50, she may get something in the mail, but she’ll have to wait and see. If she wins the contest, she’ll be given the [email protected] March 27 Want to graduate on time but short a class or two? 12:18 a.m. Auto Theft Have you decided to change your major? A university vehicle was reported stolen from the UMKC announces B.S. in Clownology for fall 2013 Medical School. It was recovered with damage. UCM makes it possible to save time and money 2:17 p.m. Burglary Elizabeth Golden Managing Editor of painting the face,” he said. “Then full-fledged clown suits, but I could The faculty member left an “SALEAE” brand the idea hit me. There was so much tell they didn’t fully appreciate what by completing a semester-long course in as little logic analyzer in a locked room in Flarsheim Starting fall 2013, the College of potential in Clownology.” they were wearing,” Bozo said. “I as six weeks. Hall and returned to find it missing. Arts and Sciences will be adding a He developed his thesis, which just wanted them to understand the 3:30 p.m.- 7 p.m. Larceny degree in Clownology to its degree was then picked up by the Ringling history of those bright boots and Courses are offered in six-, eight- or 12-week sessions. The victim left his backpack unattended in the Miller options. Brothers Circus and he was offered squishy noses.” Nichols Library and returned to find it missing. The Dr. Francis Bozo, Professor of the position of Clownology scientist. The Clownology core curriculum back pack contained his personal bank and military Face Painting, first imagined adding During the 2001 circus tour, Bozo will include classes, such as the art of records. a degree aimed toward the study of found himself stranded in Kansas the unicycle, history of the uniform Summer sessions begin being a clown in 1963 after a famous City and happened to come across and the science of cannon shooting. 10:07 p.m. - 11:01 p.m. Controlled Substance May 20. television clown hit his peak. UMKC. “Those poor clowns walking Officers responding to an accident at 53rd and “I was just relaxing and watching “That tour bus accidentally leaving around the campus will be orphans Charlotte Streets and arrested the suspect for some television when I saw this show me behind was probably the best no more,” Bozo said. For more information, visit possessing narcotics. about an unusual red-haired clown,” thing to ever happen to me,” he said. The university will debate the Bozo said. “I started thinking what Bozo began sculpting his plan for addition of advanced degrees, ucmo.edu/summer. March 28 all goes into being a clown, so I began a degree in Clownology shortly after including a master’s in car stuffing, Online • Lee’s Summit • Warrensburg 8:35 p.m. Possession of a Controlled Substance researching.” receiving the position of Professor within the month. A traffic stop at 55th and Cherry Streets resulted in Bozo was working toward his of Face Painting, where he currently For more information on the driver’s arrest for possession of narcotics. Ph.D at the Clown Conservatory in works in the Theatre department. His Clownology, don’t visit the website. San Francisco, when he decided to proposition was passed in fall 2012 Happy April Fools Day. change his thesis paper idea. after the University felt a dire need [email protected] “I was originally doing my thesis for Clownology. on the abstract study and analysis “Kids kept walking by in their 6 Arts & Entertainment April 1, 2013 Vol. 80, Issue 25 Arts & Entertainment 7 food UMKC Conservatory performs at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s medieval gallery Cancun Fiesta Fresh Joey Hill Staff Writer The walls of the cloister are lined with decorative wind instruments, Van Wick and Daharsh created a window spaces and include a tile roof, the center being marvel of sound that resonated through the stones of the Andreina Byrne Staff Writer A contemplative stillness exists in the medieval section left open to give the illusion of an overcast sky. cloister. Audience members were allowed to either sit or of their soft tacos instead of the street of the Nelson-Atkins that isn’t found anywhere else. On Saturday March 23, the Nelson-Atkins hosted stand along the walls outside the enclosure. ones. I chose chicken and beef and was Walking through, one can see calm, reserved statues the Conservatory Connections performance of “Soma The droning, repeating hums of the synthesizer began From the fresh Cilantro in the very pleased with my decision. I also of Mary, draped in flowing robes, and towering suits of Athanaton” (Eternal Body), a work that is a collaboration to fall away as instruments such as a tenor saxophone and Pico de Gallo to the steamed corn chose a bottle of Modelo especial and armor stoically standing at attention, one sitting upon between four artists, UMKC’s Brad Van Wick, the Art an alto clarinet were played, though unconventionally. tortillas, Cancun Fiesta Fresh on 4019 paid for my extremely reasonably priced a large armored horse as though waiting for an unseen Institute’s Chris Daharsh, Alli Litwicki, and Russell They were played lower, and began to sound like the Pennsylvania is a must for any hungry, meal, which totaled at less than $10. Chicken and beef soft tacos. enemy. Thorpe, “Soma Athanaton” and was unlike most wails and cries of some hideous monster, echoing from a Mexican-food lover. The prices were more than fair for PHOTO // Andreina Byrne It’s a quiet section, connected both the Egyptian as performances as it focused on the way one can interact deep, dark, cavernous pit, which it resides. Immediately, the authenticity the traditional quality of food and well as the Greek and Roman sections. The Cloister in emotionally with a space, taking inspiration from the “Soma Athanaton” was not simply a meditative exercise, strikes as Mariachi and other folk- somewhat eclectic drink choices. No Food: the very heart of the gallery is an area of great visual Gregorian chants and meditation techniques used by it was a physical activity only enjoyed when closing ones type traditional songs blare from the meal exceeded $7.50 and side dishes ***** appeal. A simply square construction, it’s built with a western monks. eyes, and relaxing as the room began to disintegrate. outdoor speakers. seemed underpriced compared to most Drinks: large wall of stone that follows along the edges of the With various sound usage including low humming, [email protected] The Toy and Miniature Museum sits at the edge of UMKC’s campus at 52nd Chimichangas, make-your-own Mexican restaurants. The drinks ranged ***** gallery making an empty space in the middle. breathing, synthesized ambient noise, and instances of and Oak Streets. PHOTO // Sai Srikar Kadiyam Burritos along with a variety of from bottled water to Red Bull, to Price: combinations were all found on the your everyday domestic and premium ***** Toy and Miniature Museum menu. Mexican beers. Service: student profile Full-time student Brendan Stevens The street-tacos were an obvious On a different note, the service was Ambiance:**** * juggles work, school and the release rekindles childhood treasures choice, after all, their famed reputation professional and fast. constantly bombards my taste buds The cashier and her accomplice were ***** A perfect balance of his band’s latest album Riley Mortensen Staff Writer every time I see an advertisement uniformly dropping meats and peppers for them. Obviously their most well on the grill and within the fryers. their food definitely tastes like five star Joey Hill Staff Writer Fittingly placed on top of a hill, tucked safely inside the known item, they only run $1.75 each The sizzling of the taco shells and cuisine, and the cleanliness and work- majestic house filled with 38 rooms and winding staircases and seven different meat options could the sautéing of the rice seem to have ethic of the place should not fool a It’s no secret that passions can take a backseat to lie the miniatures, marbles, and tinkering toys of childhood. practically convert a vegetarian. melodically influenced the rhythm of hungry person looking to be pleasantly school and work during college, but sophomore General From the largest permanent marble collection in All their food is as homegrown as the two employees; though maybe that surprised. Also, as I’ve heard from Studies student Brendan Stevens manages to find time the United States, to a thrilling Barbie exhibit, there’s Mexican food can be, and, may not was just my imagination getting the frequent clientele, deliveries in and for not only work and school, but also singing lead for something for the kid in everyone. satisfy those interested in Tex-Mex or best of me. around the area are well-worth it and his band, The Strive. From now until June 9, the Miniature Toy Museum is other non-authentic varieties. For anyone used to a five-star fast. A local Pop-punk band, The Strive has been rising in showing Just Colcord’s collection of curious objects, “Trash However, I decided to be restaurant embellished from head to Go ahead and give this place a try. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art medieval gallery. PHOTO // Joey Hill popularity, most recently last year after performing at or Treasure.” unconventional by ordering a couple toe, this is not the place. However, [email protected] Mix 93.3’s Red White and Boom concert at Starlight Filled with strange creatures, tiny robots, creative scenes Theater following the winning of a battle of the bands and even a stop-motion films, this display will set one’s contest, as well as Warped Tour. imagination on fire. Even with the release of a third studio extended play “I like to work with old things. I don’t want to kill album “Caught Inside,” Stevens remains humbled by anything, like chopping down a tree,” Colcord said. “I’m not the experience. trying to destroy things. I want to create and transform. I’m April 4-6 “You can get someone to buy something on iTunes, going to look for rusty screws. I’m looking for the things or you can get someone to press ‘like’ on a Facebook that are organic.” Kansas City, MO page but to get someone passionate enough to drive 40 Colcord spends his time searching the streets for old minutes, to figure out a ride,” he said. “All these different screws, coffee tins or whatever he can find. A reading aspects come into making a great show, [but] to have display next to the exhibit tells of how Colcord collects, kids actually come out is 10 times more gratifying then catalogs the items and finally a story is born from the than playing ‘Red, White, and Boom.’ It was a great trash he recycles. experience, but getting there was more fulfilling to me.” Colcord believes art is something you play with and KC CHEVY DEALERS PRESENTS Along with his music and student life, Stevens also engage in. works up to 30 hours a week as a server at Outback He had no formal art school training, but learned by Steakhouse, though he has a way of remaining in control trying to emulate his grandfather, who was a tinker and Grizzly Bear • The Joy Formidable • Divine Fits • Tennis • Deerhoof • Jeff The Brotherhood • Iceage • Futurebirds • Dent May • Kids These Days • The Whigs • Wovenhand • The Appleseed of the balance. taught him about investing in himself. Cast • The Casket Lottery • Kitten • White Lung • People Get Ready • Denison Witmer• Guards • Cowboy Indian Bear • Soft Reeds • Palace • Making Movies • Détective• Owen Pallett • Mister “Usually with school or work or anything else, when Colcord’s display is interactive. Each display case has a Lies • Pujol • Smoker • The Last• Bison • Joe Pug • La Guerre Sleepy Kitty • Spirit is the Spirit • My Gold Mask • Dots Not Feathers • Trouper • the Soil & the Sun • Little Legend • Bloodbirds • it comes to music I try to drop everything when I get list of hidden words or objects for eyes to spot and his short Quiet Corral • Maps For Travelers • She’s A Keeper • Akkilles• Steddy P & DJ Mahf • Radkey • The ACB’s • Fourth of July • Shy Boys • Shadow Paint • Thee Water MoccaSins • Ghosty• White home,” he said. film shows his creations in their own little worlds. Girl • The Slowdown • Cherokee Rock Rifle • Clairaudients • Antennas Up • The Regrets • Heartfelt Anarchy• The Belles • Six Percent • The Noise FM • O Giant Man • Beautiful Bodies • Hearts While working on the group’s second EP “Design “Myron,” Colcord’s first creature, knows all about the The Road,” Stevens had to make compromises during of Darkness• Not A Planet • Drew Black and Dirty Electric • Berwanger • Schwervon! • Hospital Ships• Scratch Track • y(our) fri(end) • The Sluts • Oils • Margo • May • David Burchfield language and world of the street and called for the others finals week in order to ensure the album was released and the Great Stop • Sons of Great Dane • The Dead Girls • Blackbird Revue • Cadillac Flambe • We Are Voices • Kids & Chemicals • John Velghe & His Prodigal Sons • Dead Ven • The Hillary to be built. Colcord believes each creation develops its own on time. definitive personality, unique life experiences, friends and Watts Riot • Dollar Fox • The Latenight Callers • The Caves • The Empty Spaces • Hidden Pictures • Fullbloods • Brett Gretzky • Info Gates • The Silver Maggies• Two4One • Dutch Newman “I had to be done with everything by April 27 to go to • Tom Richman • Ebony Tusks • Stik Figa • The Conquerors • The Abnorm • Barbaric Merits • Benoît Pioulard • Wallpaper • Psychic Twin • Great American Canyon Band • Deadringers enemies within the world he’s crafted. work on that record. I took four finals early; I was taking One of the creatures toward the end of the exhibit stands More bands to be announced. Lineup subject to change finals over lectures that hadn’t happened yet. It was so holding up a sign that says, “I am not worthless junk. I am stressful,” he said. an amazing and unique creature.” facebook.com/motmfest @motmfest | #MOTMKC Stevens’ talent as a writer shows very much in his Colcord works, like the rest of the museum, to bring out work, especially in “Caught Inside.” His lyrics give off a our inner childhood fantasies. From wizards to robots and deeply personally vibe, though are left open enough to the numerous scenes he has set up with his creatures, for TICKETS ON SALE NOW! be felt by anyone. them Colcord shows that toys can be made from anything April 18-19 May 1-5 middleofthemapfest.com “I want it to be open for interpretation by anybody with a little heart, some creativity, and some crafting tools. so it’s not just what I feel, it’s what I expect what people The Miniature Toy Museum is a great way to spend around me would feel,” he said. “Like if this happened to a spring afternoon exploring the numerous collections you, how would us as humans feel about it, not just how offered. Admission to the museum is $7 and it is open every my personality or myself react to it.” day except Monday and Tuesday. All of The Strive’s releases are available on iTunes and Facebook. [email protected] Brendan Stevens. PHOTO // Joey Hill [email protected] 8 Arts & Entertainment April 1, 2013 Vol. 80, Issue 25 Sports 9

Movie Review Men’s Basketball ‘Admission’ not worth the price Kareem Richardson selected as UMKC head coach Joseph Salazar Staff Writer Elizabeth Golden Movie Review to assist cows during birth. “There’s no reason we shouldn’t be a mid- When John discovers that his student major household name,” Richardson said. From the people that brought you Jeremiah (Nat Wolff) is most likely the long Chancellor Leo Morton admits to being a The decision to move to Kansas City “American Pie,” “Mean Girls” and “Knocked lost son of Portia, he does everything in his Louisville Cardinals basketball fan. to become the head coach of the UMKC Up” comes the failure of a comedy power to guarantee Jeremiah a spot in the At least until next season starts. men’s basketball team wasn’t an easy one “Admission,” which proves to contain cheesy prestigious Princeton freshman class. That’s when Kareem Richardson, currently for Richardson. His starting salary will be dialogue and never ending emotions mixed After Portia is made aware of the news, an assistant coach at the University of $250,000. in with nothing out of the realm of average. she also breaks every rule in the book, most Louisville, will become the head coach of Before beginning his remarks, Richardson What’s the secret to getting in? This is the unorthodox or illegal, to make sure this kid UMKC’s men’s basketball team. took the opportunity to thank his family for age-old question that has sought answers gets in. Several twists and turns later, Portia’s Richardson’s appointment to the position its support in a career that requires frequent from both universities and Hollywood, and life is changed forever and she grows out of was announced last week at a press conference moves. “Admission” fails to provide a suitable answer. her boring routine to start anew. held by the university. He even joked that he was taking ideas for Take two of the funniest people in Fey is considered one of the best The announcement came during a convincing his high-school aged daughter to Hollywood and most would expect the comedians in the industry, but given a bad Tina Fey and Paul Rudd in ‘Admission.’ CREDIT // Google busy time for Richardson—the Louisville be “back on my side”. answer to be hilarious, but no. Tina Fey is director and poorly written screenplay, Cardinals have earned a spot in the coveted Reflecting on his decision to move to nothing more than a dull crybaby and Paul she fails to showcase her dazzling wit and The Academy Award nominated director funny moments, but fell short of all its Final Four in the NCAA Tournament, UMKC, Richardson admitted, “I’m at a very Rudd is a completely average human being. hilarious charm. Paul Weitz should have known better than potential. For pure entertainment value, a career highlight frequently alluded special place at the University of Louisville. Portia Nathan (Fey) is a veteran Princeton As a hardcore Tina Fey fan, this is to put these two outstanding personalities “Admission” was fun, but a film starring Fey to throughout the announcement of “For me to leave a situation like the admissions officer who leads a relatively extremely disappointing. She spends the together and not let anything interesting and Rudd should be described with 1000 Richardson’s appointment. University of Louisville. It had to take a happen. Fey is not a pretty crier and she shed words greater than fun. Richardson’s appointment comes on the Louisville Assistant Head Coach Kareem Richardson speaks at a UMKC press conference about special situation, and I firmly believe that ordinary life. She’s been in a stable, but majority of the film in tears and the rest not his ambitions as Kangaroo’s head coach. PHOTO // Courtesy of UMKC Athletics boring, relationship for the past 10 years, has utilizing her natural comedic timing. She is tears way too many times to be considered Overall, this is a film worth seeing only heels of a decision to move UMKC men’s UMKC is that situation.” cute. Her water stained skin was barging on for those with no previous knowledge of basketball games to Municipal Auditorium Richardson offered high hopes for a team been working at Princeton for 16 and has no nothing more than an average girl in every next season. everyone in the city and the community I the realm of annoying. anything Fey or Rudd related. If you are a and UMKC’s recent move to the Western that has struggled to win games last season: interest in moving out of the humdrum cycle chick flick known to man. “Our team that we put out on the floor know will be very proud of,” Richardson said. Note to future directors, if you have an fan going in, you will leave disappointed and Athletic Conference. he’s hoping his leadership will deliver UMKC of life. Rudd does a decent job, but his gifts still will be tough, it will be well-disciplined, we Richardson frequently underscored his all-star cast, make use of their talents so baffled, but if you haven’t been to a movie in Richardson expressed his desire for and Kansas City a Cinderella story. John Pressman (Rudd) is anything but aren’t exploited to the max. There is nothing will have high character young men that do it personal commitment to increase attendance they don’t end up rotting away in discount the last century, then you will find it to be an UMKC to bring “toughness” to the WAC ordinary. He can’t spend a year in the same special about him and there is nothing about the right way and in a very exciting style that at games that are often sparsely attended. [email protected] location, would rather build homes in him that makes the audience fall in love. His theatres. entertaining waste of two hours. Ecuador than lead a stable life and spends character is a one-dimensional shadow of a The actual movie was okay. It was nothing [email protected] his time teaching underprivileged kids how person. special, but nothing horrible. It had some Scoreboard Spring into First Fridays Kate Baxendale Staff Writer Men’s Golf Up next: postponed April 1 March 30 Now Hiring March 25-26 Houston Zizza Staff Writer At Wichita State, 1 p.m. At Oakland, postponed a photographic series by Travis graffiti, ceramics, mixed media from Memphis Intercollegiate April 2 Up next: Carroll, that gives gallery-goers Kansas City Academy students and at Cordova, Tenn., At Northwest Missouri State, April 6— Omaha, 1 p.m. and Looking for 2013-2014 With spring around the corner, a behind-the-scenes look at more. 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Disclaimer: The views of individual writers expressed below in this section do not represent the official stance of U-News. U-News welcomes participation Player Profile from all UMKC students. Letters to the editor may be submitted to Editor-in-Chief Nathan Zoschke, [email protected]. Diego Figueroa: ‘Soccer runs through my veins’

Dan Moreno Staff Writer Even though he enjoys other thing for me, but I love it here.” he sports he says, “Nothing is better than said. “I try to go back home to Miami In the U.S., race remains the elephant in the room Junior left wing Diego Figueroa is football [soccer].” as much as possible. Being away from Peter Makori that there were some instances that exists among blacks and whites In the American history class, an integral part of Head Coach Rick “I started playing soccer when I my family has been tough as well.” Contributing Writer where fear engulfed whites in America. some students became upset when Benben’s soccer team. started walking,” he said. “I used to Figueroa is focused on finishing whenever a black person was seen Racial suspicion in America the details of racial segregation Figueroa was brought to UMKC play in the barrios [neighborhoods] his Liberal Arts major and plans to walking through a predominantly is akin to tribalism, which were being discussed. last semester and has earned a spot in in Santiago with my friends, and now continue playing soccer, even after he The racial question is one of the white neighborhood. characterizes the daily lives of the A typical reaction came from the starting lineup thanks to his speed here I am representing UMKC.” graduates. most sensitive subjects that I have His pronouncement came at a different ethnic communities in one student who exclaimed, “My and technique on the pitch. Figueroa also attributes his success “This is what I want to do for the discovered among most Americans, time tension was high in Florida Africa. parents came to this country long Before becoming a ’Roo, Figueroa as a student and as a person to soccer. rest of my life,” he said. “I want to try even in a classroom setting. following the shooting of Trayvon In my country, Kenya, we have after slavery had ended. I don’t played at Lincoln Community College “Soccer has only left me positive out and play for professional teams in When I took an American Martin by a white Hispanic in had very serious tribal conflicts, want to be dragged into this issue Peter Makori in Illinois, where he helped the team things, like the opportunity to be a Mexico and South America.” History class in a community circumstances many interpreted which are partly to blame for the and my parents did not enslave finish fifth in the nation. college student,” he said. Switching from the Summit League college a few years ago, my were racially motivated. emerging trend of presidential anybody.” rest. Figueroa’s four goals and nine Figueroa played 16 out of last to Western Athletic Conference is instructor avoided discussing the As the instructor urged him to election rigging. Of course, I did not understand Freeing of slaves without assists caught Benben’s attention. season’s 19 games. something Figueroa looks forward to. details of Jim Crow laws. As a reveal more, the student explained One tribe that erroneously why this issue should elicit formulating realistic affirmative Figueroa was born in Santiago, “It was a great first season for me” “We are all very excited about this foreigner, I did not understand why that there is a subliminal concept assumes entitlement to the emotions of that magnitude. I action to address the fundamental Chile, and his family moved to Miami, he said. “I played more than I expected change,” he said. “Different pitches, until I raised the question about among whites that blacks are presidency at the expense of the observed that African Americans social-political and economic needs Fla., when he was only 10 years old, and grew a lot as a player.” different cities and harder teams, what what the laws meant. aggressive and more inclined to other 42 tribes has continued to felt that despite the indignity and of the afflicted is not enough. seeking a better future. The team recorded an overall record can be better?” The instructor, an African violent behavior. dominate all the key government deprivation they suffered, nothing Speaking about these problems “My family and I moved to America of 7-10-2 and 5-2 conference record, Two weeks ago the ’Roos beat American, explain that Jim Crow The problem, the student positions since independence, and has ever been done to acknowledge will create a forum where those on August 6 of 2002, a date I will never but the team fell in the Summit NASL’s (North American Soccer was an official racial segregation explained lay with the media which feels insecure if the instruments of the injustices. who feel victimized can express forget,” he said. “My parents thought it League Tournament semifinals against League) professional team Minnesota policy, which was especially profiles blacks as a community of political power shifts to any other Early last week, Supreme Court their feelings to the other side. was the best place to start from zero Western Illinois, 1-0. United F.C. at Durwood Stadium 2-1 rampant in the South. criminals. tribe. Justice Antonin Scalia attracted Those perceived to be descendants and fulfill our dreams.” Life in Kansas City is something in what was UMKC’s first pre-season This topic elicited controversial The question of racial suspicion A section of forward-looking outrage from the black community of slave ownership would also have Since Figueroa was born, soccer has Figueroa has not adapted to entirely. match as it heads to the WAC. arguments and I noticed both in America is a complex one. I am citizens has joined hands to fight when he declared that a key piece of the opportunity to address the been part of his life. “The weather has been the hardest [email protected] blacks and whites in the classroom not an expert to address it, but this tribalism. the Voting Rights Act “perpetuated misperceptions that make them were very uncomfortable dealing look guilty by association. Diego Figueroa. with it. I was a little baffled. I feel that a learning institution The American people can do the racial entitlement.” PHOTO // Matt Cook There is no cure for racial and Last fall, an African American like UMKC should develop a same so that each group will have There is nothing wrong with curriculum where this question can the opportunity to express itself a people who endured endless tribal suspicions other than openly colleague in one of my journalism speaking about them. classes at UMKC commented that be explored as a subject to benefit freely as part of a healing process. deprivation of their human rights there exists what he termed “black both the “victim” and perceived Hypocrisy and wishing away this and dignity to demand entitlement, [email protected] phobia” in America. He explained “perpetrator.” This could provide important question will not heal if that’s what it’ll take to accelerate healing of the historical mistrust the centuries-old injustices. their efforts to catch up with the The radical Pope Francis A ‘Dirty War’ that hasn’t been forgotten Houston Zizza Staff Writer Cyrus Moffett Staff Writer has been friends with Pope Francis Bergoglio in 2000 and said, “I with the military when other for years described the new Pontiff am reconciled to the event and priests in the Church admitted to If people thought that Pope John as a man with a special “fondness Pope Francis I brings a hopeful consider the matter closed,” helping them?” Paul of Poland was an interesting for ordinary people, for the humble future for some Catholics. For he never withdrew his written Two priest admitted to working choice, Pope Francis will definitely and the poor.“ others, the new pope brings allegations. closely with torturing and “biblical surprise and shock people, and If the Pope continues to up questions about a past of In 2005, Bergoglio was asked to justification” of baby kidnapping not just members of the Catholic be controversial, he will face kidnapping and the murder of an testify in a human rights hearing and “death flights”. Church. accusations that he is being too estimated 30,000 people during about his connection with the Adolfo Perez won the 1980 Pope Francis is part of an order literal in terms of the teachings Argentina’s “Dirty War.” government during the Dirty War. Nobel Peace Prize for his work as called the Jesuits, but also tends to of Jesus, and not taking his duties There are now more than one He denied all allegations and was a human rights activist during the Convenient and Flexible be influenced by his Latin American seriously. So far, his special behavior billion Catholics in a world of seven never charged. Dirty War. billion people. In other words, Court testimonies and denied On March 15, Perez spoke with Classes start May 28 roots. According to Wikipedia this has been a pleasant surprise, but it order is influenced by the themes of may go too far, if there is such a about one in every seven UMKC allegations may be enough Pope Francis and later said “Pope “social justice and the preferential problem for the Papacy. students and staff members is a evidence for some that Bergoglio Francis did not have ties with the Current Student Registration option for the poor.” The Pope, in Patrick Casey, a member of the Catholic. Since March 13, when had no ties with the vicious junta, dictatorship,” even though he may Begins April 1 his current duties, has shown that FOCUS Catholic ministry on our Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected but for others it’s not. have “lacked the courage to stand he is influenced by the themes of campus, says that he is thrilled by as Pope Francis I, incriminating One anonymous UMKC staff with us in our struggle for human Open Registration social justice and helping the poor. the arrival of the new Pope. allegations of his past resurfaced. member who emigrated from rights.” Although controversial, some “I think it is great to have a Pope These included allegations that the Argentina said, “It’s hard to Thus far all allegations towards Begins April 22 have liked the arrival of Pope that was selected outside of Europe Catholic Church and Bergoglio separate the past with what he Pope Francis have been determined Francis. Kyle Sahd of the Diocese because on a personal level I think had direct involvement with has become today. The past doesn’t false except for one; his lack to of Harrisburg, Pa., said that “while it will help unite the Church even Argentina’s dictatorial government leave and some people can’t forget.. do more during the Dirty War. Everything you need to enroll is at: celebrating the Pope is part of more,” Casey said. in committing the Dirty War’s “I watched as this man gave Was his lack of courage his way Italian culture,” it is also “such a Admittedly, the Catholic atrocities in the late 1970s and military leaders the communion,” of keeping the church alive, or a early ’80s An allegation by Bishop she said. “How can this man give reflection of self-character? umkc.edu/summersession joy to see the universality of the Church has more members Church.“ emerging out of Latin America, Orlando Yorio and Bishop Franz them communion knowing what These allegations can either The new Pope’s style is so Africa and Asia, but is traditionally Jalics states that Bergoglio worked they are doing to the people?” show Pope Francis is as guilty as an unconventional, if reminding one based in Europe, so this change of directly with the military in their Bergoglio was asked a similar oppressive regime, or at the least, a bit of the legacy of the Church’s geographic location is a gamble kidnapping. question by journalist Horacio show a lack in certain leadership central figure, Jesus of Nazareth. A that is a bit ahead of its time. Both survived the event and Verbitsky in the 2005 hearing: “As characteristic. veteran Argentinian journalist who [email protected] spoke out against Bergoglio. leader of the Church in Argentine, [email protected] Although Jalics met with how could you not be connected Vol. 80, Issue 25 News 12 UMKC entrepreneurs weigh in on Big Kansas City conference

Sai Srikar Kadiyam Staff Writer City, as with any conference like Martell of clarity.fm. this, is in the networking -- meeting "They contained a lot of the Student entrepreneurs at UMKC people who you'd otherwise probably things that are personally relevant listened to experts explain how to never meet," said Sylvester, whose and impact," Cooley said. "Scott improve their businesses at the Big company precasts pavement sections. Harrison was absolutely moving and Kansas City Conference last Tuesday "Honestly, I didn't get to spend as I donated my birthday on the spot. through Thursday at the National much time at BKC as I would have I don't think there was a dry eye in Airline History Museum at the liked." the house. Downtown Airport Stephen Rehrer, a 1987 graduate "The true genius is in the variety Scott Harrison, founder and CEO who is working on his own startup, of speakers. You have both men and of Charity:Water, explained that he was among those who said he was women and they have taken a variety was able to raise $100 million for moved by Harrison's presentation. of different paths to get to success. Africa by convincing celebrities to "I was moved by Scott Harrison's The beauty is that the advice that give up their birthday gifts and ask non-profit business," Rehrer said. seems the least relevant today might that money instead be donated to his “As a leader in the Boy Scouts, I be invaluable down the road." organization, which tries to address have learned that humans can survive Evan J. Kirsch, a Bloch School the problems of contaminated water approximately 10 minutes without student who owns a startup, Folloboy, in Africa. air, three to five days without water was impressed by the overall event. Harrison said one in nine people in and seven to eight weeks without "The highlights had to be three UMKC student Evan Kirsch (center) founded folioboy.com. the world drink water likely to make food. Since most of our earth is things: the environment, the speakers PHOTO // Sai Srikar Kadiyam them ill. So his organization came covered with breathable air, water and the networking," he said. "I up with innovative means for fund is definitely the best place to start learned both hard and soft skills that raising, such as having people give addressing the world's primal needs." can be applied in running the day- up their birthdays. Instead of parties His startup will help move surplus to-day operations of our company or presents, people ask for donations construction equipment at a reduced as well as met countless others who to help charity: water. Singer Justin cost to companies in need of this we will be doing business with in the Bieber gave up his 18th birthday. equipment. near future." Harrison was among 14 speakers "This is a way to recycle Other speakers were Dan Hesse, who demonstrated various ways for construction equipment without CEO of Sprint, Alexis Ohanian, entrepreneurs to tell their stories and the need to fill landfills or produce reddit, Adam Wilson, Sphero, Jamie tried to motivate young businessmen new equipment," Rehrer explained. Wong, Vayable, Dhani Jones, BowTie in the audience. "Much of the obsolete construction Cause, Ryan Downs, Proxibid,Jason Listeners included five UMKC equipment in the U.S., because of Zone Fisher (host), Amy Jo Martin, students or alumni who are active maintenance or operation cost due to Digital Royalty,Thom Ruhe, Ewing entrepreneurs. the cost of labor, can be redeployed in Marion Kauffman Foundation Mike Tim Sylvester, an engineering an under-developing country where Macadaan, Science Inc., Rachel graduate who now owns Integrated labor cost is minimal." Brooks, Citizen Made Abhi Nemani, Roadways, said he was particularly Chris Cooley, who holds an MBA Code for America and Bart Stein, impressed with the networking from UMKC, said he was especially Stamped/Yahoo! Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of Charity:Water. opportunities at the conference. impressed by speakers Micah [email protected] PHOTO // Sai Srikar Kadiyam "The highlights of Big Kansas Baldwin of Graphic.ly and Dan

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