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BY .JASON GRANGER ...... ~ bookstore News Editor
By KIM SILVER Chancellor BlancheM. Tonhill staff writer announced her retirement Thursday at the eleventh annual Founder's Day At the beginning of the semester Dinner, stunning the crowd of 500. • ' UM - St Louis students arrived Oll Touhill's retirement will go into effect campus and headed to the bookstore. December 31, at which .point an They got in line and prepared to spend interim chancellor will be appointed. a small fortune on books and supplies. Touhill made the announcement Most had no idea of the changes that official at a press conference held had been made. September 13 at the I.C. Penny The administration revised the Conference Center. io! student charge policy. .Students could 'Try as we may, few people ever no longer charge items on their realize their life's dream; I am one of student accounts throughout the those rare lucky people," Touhill said semester. During the firSt weeks of Thursday night. ''For most of my adult classes; students were allowed only a working life I have wanted to be only $400 line of credit. two things: a teacher and Chancellor of The last day students were allowed the University of Missouri-St Louis." to make charges using their student Her announcement came after she III identification card in the University received the Sigma Beta Delta bookstore wa~ August It 28, 2002. Ambassador Award of Excellence. remains "undecided" what the policy The award ''honors individuals who will be for winter semester 2003. have made significant contributions to Previously, students could use their humankind through excellence in student identification cards to make management and administration." charges on their student accounts in Touhill came to UM-St. Louis as an the bookstore during the entire assistant professor of history in 1965, semester. The available credit limit where she quickly ascended the ladder was $500. of the university'S bureaucracy. There are exceptions to the new Chancellor Touhill went on to become policy. Some studehtg who made. it to the first female to earn full professor the bookslOre before classes began status at UM-St Louis, as weI! as the discovered that the books they needed first female tenured faculty member were not in stock. These students and first female Vice Chancellor for -,I should not worry, because the Academic Affairs. administration has taken this into Touhill will remain at the campus will consideration. Students be for one year in emeritus status, at allowed to use their identification card which time she plans to write a history if tc make charges on their a=unts of the University of Missouri- St Steve Seebeck!· The CI/r,enl the books they need are late arrivals. Louis. The book, which will chronicle Even when students payoff their the University's history from 1983 to Chancellor Blanche M. Touhill smiles at the crowd at Thursday's Founder's Day Dinner. Touhill announced her retirement effective ~. accounts, no further student charges the present, will be her second about December 31 after receiving an The Sigma Beta Delta Ambassador Award of Excellence. Touhill said she plans to serve as chancellor will be allowed in the bookstore this the university. Her first book reviewed emeritus, staying with the campus to help with important policy decisions and to write a book chronicling the history of the university semester. Students will not be the history of the university from its since 1983. At the Founders Dinner, Touhill said "My lesson: believe in public education, treasure public education and support public allowed tc enroll for the next semester inception to 1983. education for all our sakes." if they carry an old balance. on their Her decision to remain on in accounts emeritus status and accepting the whole." we have accomplished much." system in Missouri, but Touhill short history," Deputy Chancellor In addition, students who Voluntary Early Retirement Program Touhill said her decision to retire During Touhill's tenure at UM-St insisted that her decision to retire had Donald Driemeier said. "She ~ registered late for classes will also be means she will receive $60,000 on top came about with the approaching Louis, nineteen new buildings have no bearing on the budget cuts Gov. understood ho~ to turn a vision into allowed to charge. their books using of her pension. She has offered to completion of the new performing arts been added to the campus, including Bob Holden has handed down in the reality. What she has accomplished their student account assist the new chancellor in any way center. Touhill said when she received the Anheuser-Busch Conservation last year. here is truly amazing. The facts really "In the long run this policy will be possible. word that the construction would be Complex., the Nursing Administration Touhill's decision to end her career speak for themselves." good for students because they will '1 stand ready to help my su=ssor finishing, she decided it was time for Building, the William Clay Center for at the University of Missouri-St. Louis Touhill has made no immediate incnr less debt," said Mitch Hess, in whatever way to effect a smooth her tenme to end. Molecular Electronics and the shocked the crowd on Thursday night plans to teach again but d.id not close manager of cashiering in the cashier's administrative transition," Touhill said. 'TImes move on and so must I, Millennium Student Center. as she let the attendees know of her the door on the idea. She said that her ~. office. "The irnmed.iate change will be making room for other dreamers and There is some speculation as to decision. plans for the foreseeable future include 'We are not trying to turn people unsettling for some, but I predict great doers," Touhill said. "Please remember why Touhill is leaving in the middle of "I think Blanche will be her book and important policy away from buying what they need for things await my successor and the tonight as I will remember tonight-as a the current economic crisis that has remembered as the most progressive decisions that need to be made before classes.... We are sorry for the University of Missouri- St Louis as a time of celebration-because tcgether crippled much of the public university and effective chancellor in UMSL's her retirement in December. inconvenience om changes may have caused students," said Gloria Shultz, Director of Auxiliary Services and Bookstore Manager. )!..' "I thought it was odd," said Crystal McZeal, freshman. Many students and p staff are still not aware of the policy changes. Some admit they saw signs e wins psychology award displaying August 28th as the last day to utilize the student account cbarge By SHANNON CROSS career counseling and development bisexual persons In fact, Pope is is a specialization within the field of psychology from the University of option but did not fully understand staff writer profession over the last twenty years." considered by IDany to be the psychology. It is similar to clinical San Francisco. He originally wanted ~ how the changes would affect them. Perhaps What was most important grandparent (If the study of this issue psychology, but deals with more to become a Dean of Students, but Margaret Crowley, senior, was Mark Pope, associate professor of to his election, though, was Pope's in counseling psychology literature. healthy individuals going through life after working in the field of "surprised that the student charge counseling and family therapy at contributiOlis to the vocational Croteau mentioned in his transitions. counseling with a group of heroin option had stopped." UM-St. Louis, holds many psychology of gay, lesbian and nominating letter that "[pope's] work Though Pope has already addicts ill the south side of Chicago, Stephan Shannon, seillor, describes accomplishments and awards in his . has always been pioneering, accomplished much for LGB rights, he discovered his love for counseling: the reVlSiOn as "a major field. On September 1, 2002, he hung perhaps more so than any of he continues the fight. His cnrrent 'They were an incredibly tough inconvenience that is not helping yet another award on his wall of the other counseling project is trying to add sex.ual group," he commented, "but I "', students." Informal questioning of success. psychologists leading the orientation to the non-discrirnination discovered the power of counseling I 00 staff and students reveal that he is Pope was elected a Fellow of the LGB affirmative movement, policy for the faculty and staff in the and how it can change people's lives ." not alone. An overwhelming 91 Counseling Psychology Division of pioneering counseling University of Missouri system. A Pope was born in St. Louis but percent of both students and faculty the American Psychological services, pioneering policy is curreritly in effect for quickly moved to a small town in that participated agree that the policy Association (APA). This award is an advocacy efforts, pioneering students, but Pope and many others southeast Missouri. He decided to change is bad for students. bonor received by only a small efforts to start LGB sub- feel that one should be added for the return to St. Louis for three reasons; percentage of psychologists in their units in professional faculty and staff as well. "I wanted to be involved in academia , see STUDENT CHARGE page 10 lifetime. Fellows are elected by their organizations, pioneering Pope got involved with LGB full-time at a University that offered a peers because of their evidence of efforts to break the lavender rights because he has always been doctoral program, I wanted' to be unusual and outstanding celling in professional opposed to racism, sexism or any type close to home, and I absolutely loved contributions or performance in the organization high-level of discrimi.llation. He considers the faculty and Dean here." His field of psychology. leadership and pioneering himself "a champion for people that favorite courses to teach include INDEX "This award is a tremendous scholarship efforts on LGB are repressed." He has always been multi-cultUral counseling, career honor," Pope said. "It is a truly issues in career turned on to the power of social counseling and psychological testing. ~ Bul1e~i.r1 ...... ~().~rcl ...... , ..... ?: significant event in one's career." development. " justice. And being a gay Native For those aspiring to join the field "What I appreciate more 'American man, his feelings only of counseling, or any profession for .F.~i!~.ll.r.~~...... ~. James Croteau, professor of psychology at Western Michigan than anything," Croteau deepened. that matter, Pope offers this advice: 9p'ir1i()rl~ ...... ~ University and a fellow of APA, continued, "is that I know he Pope attended the University of ''Find your passion and stick with it. will continue tc be here to Missouri-Columbia, where he Pa<;sion and persistence are the two ~p.()r.t.s...... ? nomlnated Pope because of the "international recognition of his further open new frontiers received an AB in political science most important qualities for success." Arts & Entertainment 6 ...... , ...... major contributions to career and press counseling and sociology. He then earned an Pope has undoubtedly applied psychology forward on LGB M.Ed. in counse]jng, als.o from MU. ~, f.ICi.s.s.ifi~~~ ...... 11 development practice as well as his passion and persistency in his own strong and sustained leadership in the Mark Pope, associate professor, issues." He continued his education 'and quest to reach a level of success that ~. ... f'.i:l.~r.().~. ... ~i:l.Y.~...... ~.~. counseling and family therapy Counseling psychology earned an Ed.D. in counseling few accomplish. " Page 2 'lite Current September 16, 2002
[ . Stanford Griffith ,. Editor·ill·Cbi.(jf Anne Bauer' Managing Editor DarTel1 Woods' M Dil"f'ctor Judi Linville • Faculty Meiser .Jason Granger. Hf!1q Editor/ . Proa.ll:ssoaate Mike Sherw;n. Pboto Director Catherine '. Marquis-&Xneyer • A&E Editor Sports Editor/ Hank Blrns • Prod Associate September Mon 16 (cont.) Wed 18 (cont.) Thur 19 (conL) 2 0 Elliott Reed • Cartoonist Sara Porter • A&E Associate Rec Sports University Relations Student Activities Student Activities Adam Bodelldiec:k· Copy Editor Experience SI. Louis - The Loop. Thru Sept. 28 Rec Sports presents Women's Self Chancellor Blanche M. Touhill will Mystery Pong will be held at 6:30 .Jamie Keny • Proofreader p.m in the Villa third floor lounge. A free shuttle win be leaving the Defense from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 give her State of the University James Lawy • Distrib. Manage?' Gallery 21 0 p.m. located on the South Address and will present the It's ping-pong with a twist-each MSC (at Aroma's) and the Gallery 210 presents 'The Distant Campus. Learn to become more Chancellor's Award for Excellence participant will be assigned a mys Provincial House at 6:30 p.m. The . Relatives of JoJmny Naugahyde." aware of your SUITOW1dingS so that to four faculty members and three tery handicap throughout play. shuttle leaves the Loop at lLl5 Staff Writers The GaUery is locateD in Lucas you may avoid a pOLentially dan staff members. A reception will fol This is a tournament. Registration p.rn. -(hartie Bright, Danielle Cabell, Hall. Gallery hours are Tuesday - gerous situation. For more infor low. The event will take place from begins at 6:30 p.m., play at 7. For Shannon Cross, Jade Danner, Saturday from 11 a.rn. to 5 p.rn. For mation visit Rec Sports at 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the J C. Penney more info. call 516-4480. Kate Drolet, Michelle Elkins, . Joan Henry, Micah Jssitt, more info. call 516-5976. www.umsI.edu/servicesirecsport Auditorium and Lobby. The event Sat 21 Melissa McCrary, Nicole Richardson, or call 516-5124. is free. For more info. contact Academic Affairs Becky Rosner, Matt Schorr Cindy Vantine at 516-5442. Fri 20 The office of Multicultural Mon 16 Wed 18 Alpha X i Delta Relations/Academic Affairs is Staff Photographers sponsoring a Guaranteed 4.0 Rec Sports Campus Ministry Wed 18 The ladies of Alpha Xi Delta are Emily Fishman, Kevin Ottley, Seminar & Work~hop at 1 p.m. in Sara Quiroz, Steve Seebeck holding an informal rush party on Rec Sports presents Traditional The Wesley Foundation Campus Student Activities Friday September 20 at 8 p.m at room 118 SSE. The event is free Karate from 7 p,rn. to 8:30 p,m. Ministry will be having a free light Today is the last day to Bike the TGI Friday's on Lindbergh. For and open to all students. 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"the Current Page 3 festival BY SARA PORTER with delision. "In a speech six or ... , ...... , ...... seven years ago at a Vietnam veter staJJ editor ans memorial I told , the story of Aurora and the dew," she said. "The Clinical psychologist, Aphrodite next speaker said 'yery nic. Now, Matsakis said that her father had one hear a real speech. '" important rule for her and her broth "Now, mythology "is used regular er whil\! they grew up in St. Louis. ly in therapy," Matsakis said. "He had a no English rule," "Books have even been written on Matsakis said. "We were told not to the subject." speak any English." Matsakis said that she leamed "When I 'grew older my brother commitment from her family. "We and I had a hard time sticking to the leamed commitment from family, no English ruie," she said. from community, something higher Matsakis shared experiences than yourself," she said. from her childhood and how they "We also leamed not to com affected her life and career in clinical plain," Matsalcis said. "If we com psychology in a lecture and reading plained, we h M,ike Sheriwnl The CUm'nt how he cried so much that the Greeks honored him. Mike Sheriwn/ nJe Cllmml Dr. Michael Cosmopoulos, professor of anthropology, introdulCe8 Matsakis speaks about adults finding and leaming about their author Aprodite Matsakis Saturday evening at the Millenium ancestory. "People want t o c.ling t o something besides the televi Center. Cosmopoulos has been the Hellenic Government-Karakas sion," she says. EDITOR Foundation Professor of Greek Studies and Professor of Archaeology at UM-St. Louis since August, 2001. W E NEED ONE Features Editor ~ .Man n'ing the switchboard phon e: 516-4886 fax: 516-6811 Operators lend an ear to students Patriotism It's 8 a.m. and The receptionists' job is quite a bit more complicated BY MICAH ISSITT ...... - .. ... your car is broken than it might seem. The University receives, as Operator stalf writ!?r down somewhere 1 says, "hundreds and hundreds and hundreds" of calls rules for between O'Fallon every day. Everyone who calls needs something. They and the University. Your first class starts in thirty minutes need help, and they need information. and it is the recep Delta Chi's and it is test day. Your only hope is to get in touch with tionists' job to decide how to give it out. your professor and tell her that y{)U are going to miss the "Each call is vitally important:' Operator 1 asserts BY KIMBERLY SILVER test. A pleasant voice rings out over the other end of the with obvious pride, "and the reasons can vary. We get aU staJJ writer cell phone, "Good morning, University of Miss OUli-S aint kinds of calls." The list of questions goes on forever, September 11. 200 I, is a day that Louis.", . everything from "When is spring break?" to "When do I no American will ever forget. On When you call the Uni,rersity of Missouri-St. Louis, graduate?" this day the world watched as the you may speak to one of the telephone operators. These - Sometimes the calls are not so easy to handle. People nation braced itself against terrorist are the voices that answer the phone when someone calls call about a distressful situation, a death in the family, or attacks. the University. They may represent to the public the first a divorce, or simply car trouble. Ai these times, the oper- The Delta Chi fraternity brothers contact with the ators have to deci will distribute roo, white and blue University. and pher the call and fig ribbons to all student organizations therefore that ure out how the:. can that wish to participate in the important tirst 'University of Missouri-St. Louis. help. As Operator 1 , fundraiser. The patriotic ribbons impression, in addi , says, "People can will be sold to sUldents for 50 cents tion to assisting stu become very dis How can I help you? each by campus organizations. traught. and you just dents. The proceeds of the fundraiser Today, the voice have to listen very will go directly to the 9/11 on the other end of the line is Operator Don't ask her to carefully. You are always looking for a word, a clue as to 1. Foundation. telI you her real name; she \von't. In fact, she can't. None where to transfer them. You are always helping someone. The foundation will use the of the Uniiversiny's telephone operators will tell you their no matter what and you never know what kind of call you money raised to support the spous names, or where they are located in the University. If you are going to receive," Operator 1 said. es, cluldren and family members ask, they politely tell you, "J'amOperator 1 (or anoth Because the University has so many students with will left behind by the :firefighters and er number). how I help you?" such individual needs, including evening students, com can emergency medical personnel who muters, foreign students and students with disabilities, This Co\iert code of operations with pseudonyms and perished in the World Trade Center knowing how to help can be difficulr. some mysterious hidden office may seem like something tragedy. out of "lvIission Impossible," but Operator 1 assures me "It can be very challenging figwing out hJw to help Delta Chi President Joel Field that the security measmes are absolutely nece.ssary. "We everyone, but it is wonderful to work with all of these stu said, 'We want to make people lIents ',knowing what they go through. I appreciate them. get all kinds of calls here, and some people are very dis aware of terrorism and promote turbed for a number of reasons," she said. The anonymity , Every person is important." said Operator l. unity among UM-St Louis sUl You may never see any of the University's Operators helps the operators maintain a professional relationship dents." with the callers and keeps them safe from people who feel and you may never know their names, but at some point The fraternity is urging all ~tu like "killing rhe messenger," or in this case, the operator. you will need their help and they will be there. Despite the dent organizations on can1pus to fact that very few people would ever recognize her if the.y Operator 1 has a lovely speaking voice. She is com participate in the campaign. saw her, Opera lOr 1 seems to feel quite at home here at the forting and friendly and gives an air of capability that At the end of fall semester 2(Xl2, University. makes you feel like you are in good hands. She wouldn't the brothers of Della Chi will host a "We have so many students from allover the world, say exactly how long she has been working at Ulvl.-St. ceremony that will recognize every it's almost like we ha;e our own little continent," she said. Louis but said it was "over five years." organization that participates in the The UM-Sr. Louis "continent" Illay be made up of dis Ope,rator 1 has been a receptionist for many years and campaign. .The organization that parate people, each following a personal path, but we do 71'1? Cllrrl?l'lI was actually hired by the University in part because of her Mike Sheriwn! raises the most money for Coins for have a unified voice. Sequestered and hidden somewhere ability to' give good directions_ Lydia Kitane, University of Missouri-St. Louis student, makes use the Country will receive an award. within the labyrinth of buildings and bodies. two voices "\Ve have people coming from all directions and from of' one of the telephones around campus. Students can dial a Questi~ns .about Coins for seem to answer from nowhere: "University of quite fM away," she saId. The operators have to be famil c ampus extension directly, or call the university operators for Country can be directed to iill with all sortrs of directions both on and offtlfre canlpus. Missouri-St. Louis, How can I help you?" assistance from these telephones. [email protected]. Page 4 !U 'hy The Current I . - . Slash ng isn't a candy shop My job can be odd and even iron what slithers and scampers out. ic. I've learned, quite quickly, that I Newspapers are like matches. In the can largely gauge my success as edi wrong hands. they can creat!:! an out tor-in-chief by how much I am dis of-control fire, But when used cor - - - 5' liked. It's sort of a funny position. rectly. they bring 1ilS'ht into the dark stude" While I don't want to make enemies, llebS. I must priut the truth, Those in the limelight are those It would be nice if we could all wh 0 are most likely to be in the paper. believe "God's in His Heaven- / All's The:, are the ones making the deci right with the world!" as Robert ::,i.oHS.; so it's natural that the names of scho arships Browning expressed in "Pippa's lhuse with power will appear more Song." However, I often than the State budget cuts raised tuition for Gov. Bob Holden, who has cut the really c.annot believe names of others. students. Everyone knO\vs this. What Higher Education budget by close to that anyone at UM SLepping in the pub many do not know, however, is that $300,000,000. These drastic mea St. Louis would lic ,eye means step funds for scholarships and fmancial sures were taken to balance argue that everything ping in the news. aid have also been reduced, if not Missomi's massive deficit. Not oniy tuition is that happens .on cam At UM-St. Louis completely cut, leaving some stu If one were to compare the cuts pus is perfect Many ~Me have several dents' plans to graduate in question. higher education has endured to those affected by t he good things do hap fomi:;; of govern, Around of lower education (elementary, mid pen, and it's a plea ment, most notably 360,000 dle and high schools'!, a state-wide budget sure to report those. the administration Missouri col disparity would God is still in His and the Student lege students arise. Lower Heaven, but all is not Government were slashed education has cuts. Student aid right witb the world Association. The from finan recei ved none of or the University. STAiN ,F,OR'D Gi,RIFFITH U.S. Supreme Court has consistently cial aid pro the state budget has also been As readers, you ... iidj to ;~in · :Ctj t;~T" ···· · grams this cuts. That is not to have come to expect upheld that freedom year due to take anything fair and accurate reporting from The of the press is most protected in the the budget away from the decreased because CUITen.t. I would never want to give 'government arena. In a sense. the cuts. Those importance of you less. The Current may be the only Court has ruled that it is the job of the with the lower education of the cuts in source where you can get infolmation media to investigate the government most need and the vital role about the campus and those who nm and report .those findings in an accu for funds it plays, but there higher, but not it. That information is important to rate and fair manner. The Om-ent has have had is a bit of a double you as a member of the UM-St. Louis included and will continue to include standard there. community. such coverage. The fact that lower, education. 'The media transforms the great So while the happy stories do not Holden ran for silence of things into its opposite," always make it to print. I try to make money governor on an wrote Michel de Certeau in "The sure each issue includes important to pay education plat i Establishment of the Real" in 1974. information about the Ihappenings of for a form. yet he is He continued, ''Formerly constituting rn.,1-St. Louis and the UM System. high e r slllShing money The state needs to a secret, the real now talks constant This page is meant to provide a education .constmltly from ly." forum for discussion. While we have without' the college sys realize that cut- While some might argue that de had no letters to dl!:! editor since the state help; tem is ridiculous. Certeau is writing on sensationalism, I semester began, I do encourage you to they are The entire high believe that his real meaning is that submit them. I won't go into the now back er education ting higher educa the media is meant to shine a light into requirements of the letters as those are w her e department is reel the dark comers of life and record detailed on the other side oftbis page. they start jng from the budget tion wi ll only hurt I ed. But not cuts. The four chan exactly. cellors of the the state in the The s e University of I Are women going to students Missouri have m us t explored, pre long run. In fact, come limi narily, I have to 'marry down'? up with the idea of cutting higher · m 0 r e cl iug one of I money the M~\ijy !;lave s'aid tqat Vfomen tend campuses, education dam- problep;L " I . VJ.,-< 11 to pay for though this i ' to matme at ~ faster rate than men. _Wh y.'? Is . " ~J ~ g .dowu::,,a .l¥d classes than more th,m likely a Who has actually said this and what thing? A growmg ~ vrobe.r of men stay when they started. ploy to demonstrate ages he entire 1 research has been done on this topic, home with the drildr~n while the EDITORIAL Approximately two-thirds of the dire straights the I'm not completely sure. But, I know I women work Is this aculrural prob UM-St. Louis students receive some schools are in. Southeast Missouri educatlon system have heard it before, and I know that lem') I don't see anything wrong with BOARD type of financial aid. In a recent inter State University declared financial for the most part, I agree. This is not a plan like this. Not all women are view, Tony Georges, Director of exigency over the smnmer, allowing of the state. Does necessarily a bad thing. but merely an meant to stay home over the stove, STANFORD GRIFFITH Student Fmancial Aid, said, "There is them to cut programs and fire tenured observation, In fact, I think the real and not all men should have to work no question about it; the students will staff. issue is that women are ex.pected to day after day. Marriage isn't about ANNE B AUE R feel the impact." However, the effect the students . Holden really want act more mature. How come I can't marrying up or dovm or judging a We already are. will feel the most is the financial aid belch at the dinner table, but my father spouse because. they did or did not HANK BURNS UM-St. Louis has slammed the cutback. 1110se 36(),OOO students have to hurt the state can get away with it') Because I am a graduate from college. door on all new graduate student fel lost approximately $1.5 million dol woman and expected to act sophisti Are guys going to feel lower than JASON GRANGER lowships leaving those students new lars in aid. and damage its cated and proper. At least I was raised their spouses and ashamed because CATHERINE to the program with less and less The students here are widely con to believe I was supposed to act this their women have a degree and they options to pay for their schooling. sidel-ed commuter students-working way: don't. Probably not. As long as men MARQUiS-HOMEYER Georges and others anticipate that . to pay bills and rent, along with their future? But, there is more to the issue. can support a family, it doesn't matter there will be an increase in the num schooling. The last thing they need is About a week-and-a if they have a degree. "Our Opinion" reflects the ber of student loans, with their totals to lose money they assumed they ~":::~ • -~'-'''':./. --:.. ~ r' • j half ago a columnist I'm sure other women majority opinion of the rising. They also anticipate that the would be receiving. State grants can ~ , " ':~J ; ___ c .. , ~. ~'. ~~; for the Everyday sec out there are more editorial board number of students leaving Missouri mak.e the difference between going to Tell us what you think! Drop us tion of the St. Louis particular when colleges and universities debt-free school and having to drop out. 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Robin Perry Laurie Feldmann Brady Baybeck Senior Senior Assistant Professor Aaron' Pfountz English/French/Spanish History of Political Science Coffee Cart Attendant ----,,------" ------" ------,,--- I think we still need to be So many people died that there is a huge part of the . I don't think America has more aware of other coun· Well, the major change is . population knew s0me learned anything from 9·11. tries. We're still just bombing that now we are at war with that other parts of the world and Afghanistan. one killed. But besides that, it angering a lot of people. hit everyone in their own way_ ------~. "------" " Septemeber 16, 2002 ~k Current Page 5 ERICZAN ·V CTORY R-women start road to comeback by defeating rival UM~Rolla 4-1 on a national day of remembrance Sonya Hauan scoring the team's sec ond goal with 36:23 left on the clock. Soon after, forward LindSey Siemens scored the team's third goal with 23 :03 remaining in the second period, Midfielder Becky Hart wrapped up BY HANK BURNS the team's offensive rally, scoring the ...... , ...... _...... game's final goal with 20:38 left in the Sports Editor game. Lady Miners Head Coach Diana Pulling off a 4-1 victory over UM Niland felt that when her team slipped Rolla on Sept 11, the UM-St. Louis up defensively, as was the case in the women's soccer team hit a turning s~ond periOd, it was no match for the point in its home opener, which fell on Riverwomen. a day of national significance. "We had some moments where we The team scored three of its four had to run a play and other times goals in the second period to attain its where we got a little disorganized, and first victory of the season. they're a team that's of a good quality aefore the game, a moment of . and they'll take advantage of that. I silence was observed, followed by the . think they'll be a team that's very singing of the National Anthem by strong throughout the season." rnidfie1der Jaime Drabek. Niland said that her team lost its .' '1t's neat to have a player that can confidence once the Riverwomen's sing and obviously we don't have her offensive rally was in full swing. . do that everyday," Head Coach Beth "Once we got into a rhythm a little Goetz said, "It's obviously meaning bit, you could see we had trouble," . f\ll for our team and for everybody Niland said. "Once they knocked a else. That's why we had her come out couple goals in on us, we got it little bit and sing for us tonight." back on our heels, started losing some Goetz said that playing on Sept. 11 assignments in the back, had some was not at all difficult for the team. hard times creating some things in ABOVE: "The girls talked about it and attacking play." Forward Blaise everybody spent their time reflect Goeti said that her team's victory . Bamberger takes a ing," Goetz said. ''The ' one thing was a welcome one. . shot during the Sept: everybody learned is that you have to '''This is by far the best we've 11 game against Rolla. go on doing what you do day to day played together," Goetz said. and just keep moving on with your life "Obviously, we've been facing some and remember everything, as well." top competition before this, but we're The Riverwomen did move on. finally starting to play the way that I When the game commenced, the know we can. It's nice to put the ball RIGHT: Riverwomen were able to keep their into the back of the net. We were Midfielder Becky Hart fast-paced offense moving and stop pleased. This is the best we've looked receives congratula that of the Lady Miners. With 30:55 so far." tions from her team left on the clock in the first period, The Riverwomen will have the mates after her goal rnidfielder Arnie Jones scored the opportunity to galu a winning record late in game. game's first goal, hitting the left cor while on their upcoming road trip. ner of the net The Lady Miners The team will travel to Michigan to offensive front was silenced until play Grand Valley. . shortly thereafter, when Lady Miners "Grand Valley 's one of the teanlS forward Lisa Warner drove the ball that's ranked [highest] in the region EDITOR down the center of the goal past goal and has pulled some big upsets on keeper Rebecca Senn. The Lady other teams in our conference," Goetz HANK BURNS Miners took several other shots on said. "Fortunately, we got to scout ...... goal later in the first period, but none them a little bit this weekend, so we're Sports Editor made it past Senn. hoping that'll payoff along with us In the second period, the starting to work everything together. 'fuv'erWomen continued to exhibit Hopefully we'll be ready for them phone: 516-5174 their offensive pit ess with midfie1m when we get there." fax: 516-6811 R·men notch first victory of the season COMING Up The UM-St. Louis' men's Bimslager scored to put the soccer 'team defeated Truman Rivermen ahead of Truman. State 1-0 on Sept. 15. With The team is now 1-2 on the Soccer 17:52 remaining in the second season. period, midfielder Adam Sept. 20 • Men - noon LEFT: at Indianapolis Midfielder Alan Jujic, right, attempts to • Women - 2:30 p.m. steal the ball while at Indianapolis his Truman State opponent tries halt his effort during the 22 Sept. 15 game. • M en - Noon at Northern Kentucky RIGHT: Defenseman Pat • Women - 2:30 p.m. Shelton, right, is at Northern Kentucky tripped by his Truman State opponent during the Sept. 15 game. The .Volleyball Truman State player . received a penalty 20 for the play. 7 p.m. vs. Quincy 21 2 p.m. vs. Rockhurst LATEST RESULTS TENNIS UPDATE team at 3-4 on the season. Golf The team had won key ~~... 1P.!."".! ._.,.. , .. ..1. 3 .UMSL .vs!. M.CKEN.Q8E,E. MAT(:H matches over conference rivals Double.: Sept. 8-9 McKendree [5-4 on Sept. 13] 4. Kristen Yoe9Ie. Me clef. 1. McMHlanlWear, Me def. Women - finished and Kentucky Wesleyan [9-0 on Lauren Spangler, UMSL 604, &-4 Neringa llendzevicl' teiSpangler, 8-1 i eighth place of 10 at SlUE on Sept. 14]. They will take on 5. a.auren Mete, UMSL Nt. 2. FoyJWMIe, UMSL ef. Lady Cougar Classic The UM-St. Louis women's another conference rival, laurie Auttenriech, MC 80-1. e.o WllndelUYoegJe s..() 3. Ho~. UMSL det. tennis team suffered an 8-1 Quincy, on Sept. 17, a few days Do Kabe Duttr. UMSL del. Amber R.,n1Oftd. 6-4. ntranr Hackney/Raymond. Me, 8-5 loss to Southern Indiana on before facing yet another con Me. e-o Soccer Sept. 14. The loss put the ference rival Lewis ':>n Sept. 20. 13 Women - 3-2 win at S-PORTS SHORTS Hillsdale • Rivermen baseball ~ Women's golf team has • United Way and Blues • Website makes tennis • Walk for Childhood squad host marathon game fundraisers on the way . have special ticket offer an easy sport to learn Cancer Awamess coming up The . UM-St. Louis Rivermen University of Missouri - St. Louis The United Way of Greater St. TennisTeacher. com, through The National Children's Cancer The ABCs of SPORTS baseball team is hosting a 100- is participating in a unique Louis and the St. Louis Blues have the Online Tennis Academy, makes Society is having it's first ever returns on Sept. 23 inning marathon game on Oct. 5 fund raising program, selling sub teamed up to offer hockey fans a tennis one of the easiest sports to Annual Walk for Childhood Cancer and 6 at the Rivermen baseball scriptions to ESPN The Magazine a great way to support the United learn. The website maps out from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 28, field. In order to play, teams of to raise money for its golf team. Way. The Blues will face the breakthrough tennis teaching 2002. The goal for the fu nd raiser WEB Nashville Predators at 7 p.m. on methodology. The author, Oscar is for each participant to collect at six or more players will need to Headed by Coach Craig Harbaugh, Check out the R-men pay $50 for six innings. available at (314) 516-6734, the Sept., 25 and the Minnesota Wild Wegner, former pro/international least $25, and awards will be given Concessions are available. For River\10men are selling two-year at 7 p.m. on Sept. 28. Tlckets coach, used these methods. to each participant. Call the NCCS and R-women sports at more information, call 516-5647. subscriptions for $40. start at $15. Call (314) 516-5267. Call Wegner at 1-888-999-0077. at (314) 241-1996 for more info. www.umsl-sports.com Page 6 ' CATHERINE tion for the diverse performers he MARQUIs-HOMEYER worked with in "Barbershop." When A&EEditor asked what he liked most about his new film, he was quick to reply, ''It The red carpet, the crowds ... was a good ensemble film, with a Recently, St. Louis seems to be trying great mix of musicians, theatrical to match Hollywood, with two movie actOrs , and comedians!' When asked premieres at the Esquire Theater. about his skyrocketing career, Cedric First there was the world premiere replied, "I'm loving this ... The hardest of hip-hop star Nelly's movie debut in part is all the promotions. But this is "Snipes." Then a scant two days later, great I wanted to bring this film to St it was the world premiere of the com Louis first," he said. "MGM is behind edy "Barbershop," starring comedian the film 100 percent and when I asked Cedric the Entertainer, another of our if I could bring it to St Louis to show local lights it to a few made good. friends and Cedric the Cedric the Entertainer family. they Entertainer agreed to might be a ris might be a rising doing the pre ing comedy star llliere here," but he remem comedy star, but he he added. bers his home There is town and cam remembers his home more good paigned to have news for fans EDITOR his new film. of Cedric's "Barbershop," town and campaigned work 'They CATHERINE premiere in St to have his new [ilin, are releasing MARQUiS-HOMEYER Louis. St Louis (Spike Lee's) well-wishers Original A&E Editor turned out in "Barbershop," pre Comedy large numbers, Kings on phone: 516-4886 including his mier in St. Louis. video and I fax: 5.16-6811 former high have a series school plinci- coming up on paL It seems they always knew he Fox this fall," added the would do welL comedian/actor with a dazzling grin. MGM Studios As the crowd of press and gue.sts TIlls rising star worked the St. Louis The world premiere of the comedy "Barbershop," starring comedian Cedric the Entertainer was gathered and people lined up for the area comedy clubs before moving on held at the Esquire Theater. . A&E premiere sc';reening of "Barbershop," the bigger venues and finally garner I,' the air had a certain buzz. Finally, the ing a l.ot of attention in the Spike Lee the audience kept him aware of what Cedric also founded the Cedric the off the road for a while. Pretty good for Calendar black limo pulled up and Cedric the concert film 'The Original Comedy he said. In early performances, Cedric Entertainer Charitable Foundati.on, a guy from Berkley High SchooL Entertainer and his wife, Lorna Kings" used to sing and dance along with his which offers academic assistance and Cedric . the Entertainer is really ,stepped out Cedric was nattily attired There were lot~ of friends and fam comedy and impressions. earning him outreach to low-income St Louis area doing well. Not only is he stm:ring in in a pale blue and white pin-striped ily present, enough to fill most of the that "the Entertainer" name. youth and families. Cedric has won the very funny comedy, "Barbershop," suit and white cap, which he described packed theater. Back in high school, Before tbe gala 1jt the Esquire, there many awards for his comedy, includ but he appeared this summer in ano Movies as the "classic big man summer SUiL" Cedric was voted "most popular" and was another extravaganza downtO\vn, ing several NAACP Image Awards. ther comedy, "Serving Sara" But In person. Cedtic Kyles is warm "most humorous" but the fact that his as Missouri Governor Bob Holden and Cedtic published a book in January Cedric deserves his growing acclaim and friendly, leariing close to answc'T mother worked for the school district other dignitmies gathered to honor the this year, called "Grown-Ass Man," in Whether you first discovered him September questions as he strolled down the red meant he had to behave or someone hometown comedian by unfurling a addition to being set to star in a new through the Spike Lee document?ry or Catpet lined with reporters and pho would telL Even as he worked local banner and proclaiming September 5, TV series this fallon FOX Cedric just remember him from his days at the tographers. Cedric was gracious and comedy clubs like the Funny Bone _002 as "Cedric the Entertainer Day." concluded a comedy tour in August Funny Bone and other comedy clubs, modest in person, expressing adrnira- and the WI?. his mother' presence in Besid his , ucces as an entertainer, but his TV show this fall will keep him you know this is a multi-talented guy 20 Home Movie - special premier at Webster Film Series 'Barbershop' appeals with cast of comedy actors: The Four Feathers - historical CATHERINE guy asks for a haircut while ~~ying wonderful enSfmble. comedy perfor own version of some words, and sents the voice of history, and even drama with Heath Ledger, from MARQUIS-HOMEYER he'll pay him later. another wanders in mances. From the dumb crook duo never with.a customer in his chair. The conscience, in the shop. As he shows Film critic with an assortment of goods for sale, (comedian Anthony Anderson as JD new guy Isaac (froy Garity), is a white the younger barbers how to properly ' director of "Elizabeth" the old guys gather in back to play and Lahmard Tate as the dumber fellow, who dresses and talks like the shave a customer, he lectures them on checkers, the barbers hicker at1d spar, Billy) trying to break into an ATM to neighborhood blacks but can't lure a traditions and the value of doing your Ballistic- Ecks vs. Sever, action the old barber refuses to share his the barbershop's old-timer barber, customer to his seat Rapper Eve plays job right. Later, he extols them to think **** out of five stars carry-out chicken, and everyone the only woman in the shop, Terri, for themselycs, not to just accept what Sometimes a single place is the talks about politics, women, food, they have been told, and to accept · thriller with Lucy Liu The film is funny and a short-tempered and shat'j) heart of a neighborhood. or whatever. And, oh yeah, some tongued fireball who has troubles responsibility. "Barbershop" is a funny, warm people get haircuts. warm rather than with her unfaithful boyfriend. The fIlm is funny and warm rather The Chateau - indie comedy hearted, lively ensemble comedy The PG-13 rating keeps the West African Dinka (Leonard than non-stop hilarious, although it has about such a place. Set in a Southside humor on the lighter side, making Earl Howze) is sweet and com its moments of sidesplitting humor. about two American brothers in Chicago barbershop where more than this almost a family film, in the non-stop hilarious, pletely clueless. He dotes on Teni The characters grow, develop and are haircuts matter, people gather to share better sense of that term. The film and idolizes Ricky (Michael changed by the people and events France their views, share laughs, sharethe talk opens with a dark slapstick comic althoug h; it has its Ealy), an ex-con trying to go around them. Ice Cube does an espe on the street and catch up with what's . bit, with a pair of "dumb and straight Ricky is harassed by the cially nice job in a dramatic role that going on. It is a place where no topic is dumber" crooks stealing an A1M moments of local cops who feel he had some is a bit different for him All the per Trapped -thriller with Kevin off limits, where you can have the big from the immigrant-owned conve thing to do with the break-in formers do a nice job with their parts, debates and air your real views. nience shop across the street from sidesplitting humor. across the street College student even the non-actors like hip-hop artist Bacon and Charlize Theron The shop owner, Calvin (Ice Cube), the barbershop. The film cuts back Jimmy (Sean Panick Thomas) is Eve, who were placed in roles that inherited this shop from his father and and forth between this pair and the smug and superior, and especially allowed them to draw on their granclfather but just sees it as a burden ensemble comedy at the barbershop. Eddie (Cedric the Entertainer), hold- clashes with both the white wannabe Bange~ Sisters -'60s groupies' strengths. The plot holds few sur holding him back from greater suc The laughs start immediately, but as ing forth on his views on everything, and the ex-con. While Ice Cube's prises in the end but the charm and reunion with Goldie Hawn and cess, instead of the neighborhood gem we get to know the characters, more of to the shop owner's endless get-rich Calvin is the central character around appeal of the characters makes the it is. Calvin is ambitious and wants the the heart of the film comes forth. The quick schemes, the humor is fast paced whom the humor and plot flow, Cedric warmth of the fIlm much more real good life for himself, his wife Jennifer cast is a mix of comedians, dramatic and non-stop. Much of the hilInor the Entertainer has a pivotal role as . than the usual Hollywood attempt at Susan Sarandon (Jazmine Lewis) and their unborn actors and music performers who form comes from the barbershop's diverse Eddie. Cedric is much of the comic heart-warming humor. The ensem child. He greets the day and the collec a wonderful blend, balancing humor group of characters. The old barber, relief early on, with his mangled ble's back-and-forth banter and the Invincible - 1930s Berlin histor- tion of barbers and regulars with and more thoughtful elements. Eddie, sits proudly in his chair, holding vocabulary and blqwhard manDer, but depth of the characters make this . an resigned irritation. A neighborhood The real appeal of this fIlm is the forth on a number of topics with his it quickly becomes clear that he iepre- enjoyably refreshing comedy, worth ical drama from director GAME REVIEW · Werner Herzog What it's like to taIk with Heath Ledger Notorious C. H. O. - perfor- 'Mottowind' CATHERINE Australia, native early when he · mance by comic Margaret Cho MARQUIS-HOMEYER appeared in Peter Pan. At his private A&E Editor boys' school, Ledger divided his sets standard attention between theater and hock Blue Velvet - Tivoli midnight Heath Ledger. Many a female ey. Eventually, acting won out and BY CHARLIE BRIGHT ...... : .... , ...... hemt flutters at the thought of the Heath went on to the Globe series (Sept. 20, 21, 27 ft 28 Senior Writer young Australian actor, who was so Shakespeare Company in Perth. effective in 'The Patriot" and fol The fIrst thing you notice about Since the beginning of time only) lowed up that success with the popu Heath Ledger is that strong (around 1987) role-players have been lat· "A Knight's Tale." Now the talent Australian accent, surprising after seeking to replace their human friends ed actor has a new movie. 'The Four seeing Ledger as an American in with computers. Role-players range Feathers" opens next week, starring other roles. It also quickly becomes from sword-wielding vigilantes to 27 Ledger, Djimon Hounsou, and Kate clear that he seems different than lightsaber-toting Jedi flunkies and, Hudson in a Victorian era tale of other rising young actors. Although ' aside from a schism over card games British officers against the backdrop only twenty-three, he seems to have some years back, are a united group of Secret Ballot - warm, humor- of the imperial war in the Sudan. The a certain gravitas.His deep voice has people who love 'Morrowind: The story, based on a populat· British novel little inflection, except when talking Elder Scrolls III" ouslranian/italian drama about from 1901, is an unexpected tale of about actually working on the film Available for PC and Xbox, courage, principles, self-discovery and with the people involved. He "Morrowind" is an engrossing game getting out the vote and friendship. The film is directed gives the impression of a centered, that is so utterly open-"ended that only by Shekhar Kapur, who also directed . plaincspoken, direct person with a a tiny handful of offenses (like mur Heath Ledger's newest film "The. Four Feathers" Wi,1 be opening Sweet Home Alabama - the Oscar-winning "Elizabeth." great deal of reserve, and someone dering everyone on the planet) results Recently, I and several other col impatient with compliments or criti next week. "The Four Feathers" is a Victorian era ~ale of British in aCtual failure of accomplishing your lege journalists spoke with Ledger ~fflcers against the backdrop of the imperial war in the Sudan. romantic comedy with Reese cisms. Hardly, the typical' rising goals. Of course, you are mortal and . by phone. Heathcliff Ledger is a sur young star. Here are some excerpts people, the desert, the food. It was external action. And also bow he death has a tendency to get in the way prising young actor when you speak from our interview. as well. Witherspoon hot and sticky, but I loved it I love stood up 'against' a regimented to him. the desert. lifestyle, and his father and friends .. Th~ character creation system in Yes, his name is Heathcliff, and c: "Four Feathers" was shot on e: Did you related·to the hero in The idea of standing up for your own 'Morrowind" is it~ first asset, with The Tuxedo - Jackie Chan he was named for the character in the location in Africa. What did you "Four Feathers?" beliefs. tens of thousands of possible character classic novel Wuthering Heights. think about the location in Africa? HL: Yes, [related to the idea of The acting bug bit the Perth, action I comedy HL: Beautiful, I loved it. The courage as an internal value, not an see LEDGER, page 7 see, MORROWIND, page 10 Debut by OK GO 'Woad toWui,n" suceessfully BY M IKE SHERWIN angst being overplayed on music tele ...... " ...... ,. .. ,. .. " ... , ...... , ...... Music Editor vision and radio, it's refreshing to find a band that can still have fun Press kits for music reviewers tend playing music and not take itself too to be pretty standard: a letter by th.e seIiously. skewers the epic fan~ genre public relations representative intro The first track (and the fust sin ducing the band, an 8xlO glossy pho gle), "Get Over It," is a power-chord tograph of the artist, an official band he is thrown into yet another one, this reservations, Apropos gives Sharee that's not to say it carmot be very mov driven, anthemic tune, complete with BY SARA PORTER biD sheet, a stapled compendium of time invoking shades of Robert asy 1um and soon finds himself plunged ing at times. Apropos is painted as a handclaps, that sounds like an eerie A & E ksociale past reviews (photocopied, either Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series. iuto a quest in which he becomes mis very realistic figure, not a comic cari mix of Queen's "We Will Rock You" color or monotone depending on thc Sharee, a ·· magic weaver whom taken for a maniacal "peace!ord" (the cature. He is the type of man who just and the Pixies. Obviously unafraid to size of the label) and the CD to be The . epic fantasy literary geme is PC term for warlord). On the way, he wants to get through his life without all wear their influences on their sleeves, reviewed. Accompanying OK Go's loaded with archetypes and motifs that encounters wizards, kings and magical of this weird stuff happening and gain a OK Go alludes to a diverse body of eponymously-titled album, however, fans would easily recognize. Some creatures, of course. little more cash along the way. He is rock groups; "You'i'e So Damn Hot" was an anomaly: a celebrity endorse have unfortunately delved into cliches David seems to know his epic fan verylascinating to read about, as his features the muted guitar and ram ment. I felt like I was watching a late- (after all, how many magical objects tasies well. Fans could point out all of peacelord status drives him ever closer bling keyboard riffs that sound quite a lot like Rik Oca~ek's 80s can there be, and how many sorcerers the famltiar elements .that they recog to the ~vil side of things, and the rea can the hero meet before the world is in nize, such as the wise old man who der feels his despair when he is left band, the Cars. danger of ending?) Because of this, a . gives the obligatory exposition before with nothing at the end of each adven "Return" is a dreamy new subcategory has emerged: the fan getting .killed off. There is the sweet . ture. ballad in the vein of Pink tasy parody novel, where all of the angelic heroine who isn't all that she His constant foil, Sharee, is also Floyd. At times, OK Go cliches are used forlaughs. In this par seems and the devoted creature who very well rendered. Their arguments as seems to be a little too ody vein is Peter David's novel 'Woad provides comic relief, yet always man they run· from their adversaries make indecisive, careening to · Wuin," the second in David's ages to come through at critical for particularly fun reading. Sharee fromsong to song, refer Apropos of Nothing series. 'Woad to moments. The list ,goes on and on. proves to be a constant pest to Apropos encing · this and that .Wuin" is a fantasy novel that pokes fun Some of the elements in the story serve by getting him into tJ.:ouble, but she also rock/new · wave/alterna at its predecessms but still contains as more of a farce than a tribute, parti proves to be a true, loyal friend when tive band but failing to plenty of h,eart. cularly one priceless scene in which she tries to aid him. .coalesce them all and David's protagonist Sir Apropos of Apropos encountered and fought Apropos complains that, yet again, he 'Woad to Wuin" is a fun book to move beyond into their "fE.;..o.-' own unique territory. Nothing (named after a line in a Sheryl throughout the previous novel reap- is in the story a~ a supporting character read, and the reader will have no prob However, this is the 'Crow song) is recovering from his pre pears with a magical gem that she stole and not the star of his own epic. lem getting caught up in the adventure vious Tolkein-esque adventure when from a group of barbarians. Despite his "Woad to Wuin" is hilarious, but hidden within the laughter and wit band's debut album, so leniency.is in order. OK night infomercial, but in lieu of Go definitely has the musical where LEDGER. from page 6 George Foreman, there was a leller withal to write smart, ebullient pop from Ira Glass (whose National Public britruning with energy. And lyrically, c: This book has been remade as a - HL: No, my family has always been an actor in the roles you've played? self into a role that you are not playing Radio program "This American Life" OK Go is leagues ahead of your aver film several times but without great supportive. HL: I don't know, that's for others to an audience. I find them boring. I has kept me glued to KWMU on age rocker. How often do you hear success. Do you think this one will suc to judge. Hopefully, you don't stop want to just play the role, get started. many a Sunday everung). Glass abo LIt a rock musician majoring in ceed where the others have failed? C: Many of the characters you've growing, I know I've learned a lot. I relates his fondness for the boys of semiotics at college? Let me HL: I haven't seen those other films played are rebellious. Is there some hope to grow as an actor. C: What is your next careei: move') OK Go, with whom he toured on a rephrase that: how many rock musi so I can't judge. But I feel that director thing that draws you to rebellious roles HL: Appearing in "Police Academy string of live perfonnances of '''This cians actually GO to college? Shekhar Kapur brings great depth to the or is it coincidence? C: Director Shekhar Kapur 13." No, I'm kidding. I don't really American Life." About the band, Univ ersity obviously hasn't ham story. HL: It's coincidence. described you a~ "an old soul with great plan out my career like that. 1'm not Glass says. "It was like tJ.mfeling with pered frontman Dainian Kulash's wisdom." How do you feel about that? that analytical about it. living catnip .. .p eople of e ery age lyrical creativity. He chums out hilar C: Why do you think this story was C: How was it working with direc HL: (sounding a bit irritated) I don't just LOVED them, couldn't get ious (and often sarcastic) IYl1CS with remade? tor Shekhar Kapur? knOw. That's one man's opinion. . C: With all the talk now about war, enough, couldn't stop talking about enough clever turns of phrase to HL: It's a beautiful story. HL: Shekhar is awesome to work do you think this movie will inspire OK Go." make even the most sopoIific English with. He's incredibly passionate as a C: Tell us about how you auditioned people to go to war? Sure, it's gimmicky. But it worked. professor snllie. C: When your character is in Africa, director. He's caring and understanding for this part HL: No, probably the opposite. Instead of reading the press kit!; of the To my mind, musical missteps, you have a marked resemblance to \vith the actors, and a~ a friend. HL: I got the call about the pmt other CDs that arrived that week, I hs exc 'sive indulgence in idol-imita American Taliban John Walker Lindh. while we were filming "The Patriot" C: "Four Feathers" premiered in tened to OK Go from start to fUlish, tion and inconsi tency all can be for Have you thought about any implica C: TIlls was a physically and men The audition was grueling - they asked Toronto in August What did it feel like and I have to say thar. despite Ira given if a band's attitude is right. tions fium that? tally demanding role. What preparation me to play other characters while other to watch it and anticipate the audience Glas ' apparent oft .'pot for shame Indeed, attitude is OK Go's saving . HL: No the politics ofllie story are did you do for ie actors played my part, and then analyze reaction? lessly plugging his friends" bands, he grace. These guys are just awfully just backdrop. It's a story about human HL: Physically, none, I'm lazy. But my character and their characters. IlL: (after , ome sigh and hfnms) is irreproa habl in his musical tastes. LIKEABLE, and even if their music emotions and character. I'm fil Mentally, we spent weeks sit How did I feel about the film? Was I OK Go' · debut record is buoyant and ha~ a littl e room to improve, this fun, ting arOlmd as a group dissecting the C: I read in "Premier" magazine waiting for the audience reaction? No, charming pop-rock with an endearing self-titled debut proves they're at C: Your character Harry has to story and the characters. That kind of that you said you get bored in auditions. I don't generally give a sh** what sense of self-depr arion. These boys lea~t off to a promising start. Oh, and redeem himself with his friends and preparation i extremely val uable. HL: clearly uncomfortable (exple people think. I'm proud of the film, but aren't po turing. Nor are they brood Ira: uggeslions and te timonials are f; t 'f hi belj.ef, and ti e Un un, Lbate them It' nor a pez:. my job i done, Move on to the nex.t iog. elf-al,J orbed ml BY MICAH ISSITT than Saint Louis City, Each clan their pseudopenis, which superfi because males must insert their males. With hyena, however, between a mother and her offspring ...... " ... , ... femaJes are the ones who compete or between siblings. The recognition Science Columnist consists of many subgroups and cially resembles a penis. penis into the female pseudopenis, family units that interact to share The Qevelopment, of the which is a very elastic but muscular for the attention of males, and males of these types of relationships Over the last few years the Saint local resources. Access to food, pseudopenis in females has impor stmcture. In order for the male to are choosy, tending to favor more requires the ability to form abstract Louis Zoo has been in the process of reproducti ve rights and other bonus tant implications for hyena society. gain entrance, the female must be dominant females. concepts of relatedness, which is a massive reconstruction effort that es of hyenic society are doled out Unlike with most mammals, it is willing to accept copulation and In addition to illuminating the rare among animals and indicates a will, when completed, provide new according to rank in a complex and vil1ually impossible for male hyenas relax the muscles of the pseudope complex hyenic mating systems, level ofsocial understanding usually and more interactive animal dis ever-changing system of hierarchi to force females to copulate. This is ms. researchers have begun to investi reserved for primates. plays and significantly expand the cal relationships. These morphological develop gate other aspects of hyenas' social Research like that of Holekanlp Zoo's animal collection. Among the Something sur- ments mean that males are at the lives, including an examination of serves an impol1ant function for our new developments is an exhibit prising about hyenas mercy of females' whims when it hyenic social intelligence. further understanding of ecology called "The River Wild," and among is that, in contrast to comes to copulation. This is a rever Holekarnp and the rest of the and nature. In a realistic picture of these new animal additions are a most mammals, sal of the usual mammalian pattern Michigan team have been collecting nature, there are no villains and pair of the most maligned African female hyenas are the and has led to the development of information on the ability of hyenas there is no such thing as good or animals, spotted hyenas (Crocuta more dominant sex. unique mating behaviors in both to recognize relationships among evil. The hyena may look a bit sinis crocuta). Females are generally sexes. other group members. Research ter, but behind the cloak of imagined For years. hyenas have gotten a larger than males as a In most mammalian groups, indicates that hyenas may possess maliciousness the hyena is a mar bad rap in popular media. They are result of high concen males compete with other males for sufficient social intelligence to rec velously complex and interesting always portrayed as the villains, in trations of the typical the attention offemales, who in tum ognize what are called "third party animal, with the capacity to expand everything from docllmen'taries to ly male hormone choose mates from among available relatioDBhips ," such as those our limited human perspective. the Disney movie "The Lion King." androstenedione dur Standing in front of the hyena ex ing early de velop hibit at the zoo, it is not unusual to ment. hear parents say to their children Female hyenas something like, "Remember those also possess one of from 'The Lion King'? They're the most bizarre nasty'" examples of genital Despite years of bad press, recent development in the research is shedding new light on animal kingdom-a the intimate lives of these African structure researchers camivores and painting a much call a "pseudopenis," more realistic picture of tj'te hyena as which is actually an it emerges as one of Africa's most elongated and highly interesting and misunderstood developed clitoris. ,Mike Sheriwnl The Currellt natives. Females urinate. mate A spotted hyena relaxes in the sun at River Africa is home to four species of iUld give birth through Wild, a new section of the St. Louis Zoo. hyena, among >vhich only the spot ted hyenas live in large clans with complex social relationships. The . FREE TEST. with immediate results. spotted hyena also holds the honor detects pregnancy 10 days after it begins . of being the most abundant carni . PROFESSIONAL COUNSEUNG &. ASSISTANCE. vore ·in Africa. All services are free and confidential. Researcher Kay Holekamp and a we throw all kinds of team of researchers from Michigan . State University have been investi gating hyena behavior for the past 1 14 years, following a group of a I at you. approximately 70 animals within the Talek area of Kenya's Masai Pregnant? Mara National Reserve. Over the years, Holekamp and her team have t ui tion isn't one of t em. conducted observational experi ments to answer questions about such diverse topics as immunology, intelligence, social stmcture and conservation. Spotted hyenas are unusual Sure e'll have you hmbing" ails. But IT you qualify fo among carnivores. They live in very large clans and occupy a central ter a 2- or 3- ear SC olarsh P, 1uit'oo's 0 e obsta Ie ou WO ' ritory, which can also be quite large. The Talek group occupies around 65 have to w rry bout. Tad, to an Army ROTC rep_ And get a square kilometers, an area larger Announcement of nomination to nlike any other college you can take. Whos Who among students in American Universities & Colleges an annual honors program recognizing our nation's leading college students Nominations are currently being accepted for students who will be included in the 2002-03 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges directory. If you are a student with a record of outstanding academ ic and extracurricular achievement, you may qualify to be honored by this prestigious national collegiate tradition. To be considered, nominees must meet the following criteria: • Be a senior or a graduate student • Have an above average academic standing • Have made contributions in academic and extracurricular activities • Have demonstrated leadership, citizenship and service to the school and the community • Show potential for future achievement Students may nominate themselves or each other by 1. Picking up a nomination form at a dean's office or 366 Millennium' Student Center 2. Completing the form 3. Returning the form by Friday, October 4,2002 to the dean's office of the school or college in which you are enrolled Nominations submitted after this date will not be accepted! . . If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Activities at 516-5291. September 16, 2002 7kCurrent · Page 9 -<; > \ The University of Missouri':St. Louis invites you to the presentation of the GLOBAL CfIlZEN 'II IE GLOBAL . AWARD CrI~I ZEN AWARD · to The Honorable Mary Robinson Mary Robinson was born in County M ayo, Ireland in 1944. · She earned ~w degrees from the who will speak on KingS Inns, Dublin (the oldest institution of legal education in Ireland) and Harvard University. "'Ufnfd Peace in Relatiun to 9111 " . In1969 at the age of 25, she became the youngest professor of law in Wednesday, October 2, 2002 Ireland when she was 7 p.m. appointed Reid Professor of Century Rooms (3rd Floor) Constitutional and Criminal t.n~It"i..ji<""~, ~'"f"'~~ t Center Louis Page 10 S T UDENT CHARGE .... _..... ,. '. from page 1 •...... & The revision of the policy is not convenient for some students, because they may not have cash or credit cards to get what they need during the rest invite you and a guest to a special screening. of the semester. Alicia Rogers. 1Th1-St. Louis stu Stop by The CUTTent offices at 388 Millennium dent and bookstore cashier, explains, Student Center to pick up a complimentary "Sales are mainly credit cards, but I screening pass for two to see (Pind your don't think the change ",ill hurt sales." rhythm.) The student charge revision may lead to the increase of mgh-interest credit card debt among University smdents. 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Pilot Rouse. BY KATE DROLET "We cannot live without lives of these , 'ctims reminded. ~----==----Staff Writer -.::..... dI:eams." she said. "We can't tO."'-rOPt everyone iliac they were more than 9111, but we can' t live without numbers: the.y were aunts .liI!g Students, fat."1ll1y and staff joined hope." und ,parents sihllngs 1ill.d friends. together on September 11 , 2002, to Both the crow;d and th.e presenters Sam Andemariam reads commemorate the one..year anniver were gpenly moved during the read the biographies sary of the tenmi t attack! on our in~_ nauon. Drummond Crenshaw conclud of several victims who Dave Robertson, Profes Of of tJ!0-a1VUJt !i,ue ed. tile half-hour ceremon wi.th a Political Science, began the memOf ~ song. ial, ' Commemoration of Loss-A (Uilno.a t d)(ean'lA. Nine displays listed the names of the September 11 Celebration of Life," in the Pilot the more than 3,000 People who House at noon. After a few brief died during the attacks. In front of attacks on remarks. Robertson requested a the (fu;plays. stood two tables cov New York CitY, moment of silence. ered in paper. Students had the The Arianna String Quartet opportunity to write their thoughts, Pennslyvania, and broke the long silenee with Samuel S veral .speakers read biogra prayers and feelings. Barber's "Adagio for Srrings," a Washington, D.C. phie of victims of the September 11 The Pilot House remained open mournful piece. The audience 'at in teJ;Ionst attacks. for the remainder of the day '0 poo quiet reflection and recalled tbe Sam Andemarlam, SGA presi pte could remeillbe-r and reflect .00 tragedy that happened one , ear ago. dent. and Brenda Jaeger, Presi.dem the past ear. Chancellor Blanche M.. 'Ii ubill of the StaffAssocia tion, read the sto The thhty-1runUte loria1 , took the stage and offered her ries of a rew inilividuals who,pel,' sponsored by the ffice of Student thoughts. isbed a year ago. Hearing about the Life and ca,demi' Affai:cs . • ent Ie Your Guide to CultUral, Athletic, Rec reational, and Social Activities on the UM-St. Louis Campus ' Jabali Afrika Bike the Katy Trail Thursday, September 19 Saturday; September 21 . The Pilot House (register by Wed, Sept 18 in MSC 366; $10 refundable deposit required) 12:00 p.m. Shuttle departs UMSL at 9 a,m. and arrives back at UMSL at 5 p.m. Experience authentic African drumming, singing and dancing! Bike the scenic katy Trail beginning in Defiance, MO, and ending in Iabali Afrika, a performing group from Kenya, puts on a dynam Augusta, MO (14.4 miles round trip), Open to all students, staff and faculty. ic, multifaceted show you don't want to miss. WWE Unfor2iveu (pay-:-per-view) Mystery Pong Sunday, September 22 Thursday, September 19 The Meadows Clubhouse 3rd floor Lounge, Villa . 7 :30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar + Rob Van Dam vs. Triple H. We'll provide a It's ping-pong with a twist- each participant will be assigned a . big,-screen, the show, and' munchies too! mystery handicap throughout play. This is a tournament-there I will be prizes, food, and lots of fun! Registration begins at 6:30, Wednesday Noon Live play at 7. For more info. call 516-4480. Wednesday, September 25 The Pilot House Experience St. Louis- The Loop 11 :30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. September 20 This week: X-nelo returns, playing contemporary Christian favorities . Free shuttles leave the MSC (at Aroma's) and the Provincial House at 6 :30 p.m. Shuttles leave the Loop at 11: 15 p.m. Meet up Operation Hooah! with your friends to take a shuttle from campus to the Delmar September 30 & Octpber 1 Loop, a bustling area with lots of restaurants and nightspots to Millennium Student Center choose from. See a movie at the Tivoli, eat at Cicero's, listen to Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p:m. live reggae at the Red Sea for a $5 cover (if you're 21) or just The U.S. Army recruitment van including a Parachute Simulator and window-shop, then take the shuttle back to campus. Climbing Wall . .~