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ISSUE 1057 Searching for 'Signs'? . .. See page 6 THECURRENTONLINE.COM UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - ST. LOUIS Sociology UMSt··softball Summer Commencement Professor Etzkorn head·coach includes somber speech dies at 70 Professor K. Peter Etzkorn, Bonee resigns professor emeritus of sociology and a former associate dean at . the University of Missouri at St Louis, BY HANK BURNS to the financial move. ··· ·,...... • • • ...... 04 ...... died of cancer . Sports Editor "We performed on the field, off the ~ Friday, August 2, ~l"~~ field," Bonee said. ''We were involved 2002; at his With a 4-J loss in the Great Lake~ in community . service.. 'lJ1e. softball home in Ladue. Valley Conference tournament on program now has a good reputation He was 70. May 3, 'the UM-St Louis softball that, not only are they a good team ended their season with a 31-25 academic school, that's a good overall record and an 8-10 GLVC softball program." conference record. With that finish, - "Now we're beginning to get the Head Coach t.esa Bonee's career good student athlete that's local [and] record with the Riverwomen went to will look at us; whereas before, we 90-67. weren't a viable option. Now we are, an exchange Eff~tive Thursday, Aug. 15, and taking your coach and reducing student after Bonee, "due to the fact that the them to part-time; that's going to hurt World War p0sition went part-time," resigned as the program. There is no doubt that's II. softball Head Coach. This comes going to hurt the program." l subsequent to the Athletic Athletic Director Pat Dolan said He completed his bachelor of arts '. degree there and later earned a master Department's June 21 notification that that the University did everything that of arts and a doctorate in economics three full-time coaching positions­ it could to make certain that the from Princeton University. baseball (Head Coach Jim Brady, 30- Athletic Department was not Professor Etzkorn · taught at 21 record in 2002), softball and substantially harmea. According to several universities before coming to volleyball Dolan, UM-St !.puis in 1969, when he was ( H e a d sports such hired as a department chainnan and C 0 a c h , soccer professor of sociology and Denise I know there's and anthropology. Sil veste.r, basketball He taught s.ociology at the 14-17 in budget cuts, but I took priority university for more than 33 years and 201)-were over the also was associate dean of the shifting don't think they gave department's graduate school and director of into part­ o the r • research. He retired in 2000. tim e everything they programs. Professor Etzkorn was a lover of positions " W e classical rnu..uc who concentrated his without could. could've cut research career on ethnomusicology, benefits. the sports the study of music and its social The , medicine, or , implications. He also wrote and A t li letic we coul4 ve edited several publications on the Department the sociology of music and editOO the cited the I" Ethnomusicology Journal. trickle- di rector I" He w as past president of the New down effect of the UM system's Dolan said. "It was just a dec.ision of Music Circle and played piano in recent budget cuts as the main reason programs. The league is basketball, so weekly informal sessions with I for the change. we need to protect basketball. Soccer friends. He also helped found a "Not only are we talking about a in St. Louis is sopowerlul [that] we major reduction in moneys, we're didn't want to affect that We didn't cl~ca.I chamber music series at the I' umveCSlty .. talking about no benefits, and you want to touch scholarships. ~ Professor Etzkorn was a Fulbright j have to have benefits," Bonee said. "We can't affect the building "I'm very disappointed in that the because we can't shut the building Professor in Vienna, Austria, and a 'I Richard Merton Visiting Professor in administration chose to do that I do down. Some things were a given:' Munster, Geanany. I not think it was a good decision, and Dolan continued. "I could've taken in In the early 1960s, he was a . we were notified very late, I think." from scholarships, but I didn't want to visiting professor at the American i Bonee feels that there could have . affect the student athletes. That was a University in Beirut, Lebanon. From I been other areas from which to cut. debate. We could' ve eliminated 1995 to 2002. Professor Etzkorn was i "1 know there's budget cuts, but I assistant coaches. but you would president of Mediacult, Inte:national l don't think they gave everything they dilute the program even more. It's Research Institute . for ' . Media, I could and looked at all1heir options," painfuL It's very, very difficult" Communication and Cultural ' Bonee said. "They're going to tell you As for now, no more major Mike Sherwinl The CUI'1'CllI Development, in Vienna they did, but I don't believe they did. changes in the Athletic Department On Sunday, August 11, summer graduates Biochemistry at UM-St. Louis, asked the Professor Etzkorn was a former I don't believe they looked at all their are imminent, but more could be on joined nearly 62,000 UM-St. Louis alumni. graduates to help continue to make the board member of the national board options or ways of making it work .. .. the way if cuts continue to trickle Associate Professor of Anthropology Van Reidhead reputation of UM-St. Louis grow as they leave the of Sister Cities International and St. 1 You're going to reduce three head down from the UM system. was the Master of Ceremonies for the event, University and make the transition into the work Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities. I coaches but yet leave all the assistants "Nobody wants to go through which was held at 3 p.m. in the Mark Twain force. He was the 1978 chairman of the j the same. There's a lot of things going this," Dolan said. "Administrators Building. Other serious matters that Barton addressed St. Louis Sister Cities National I on, but I don't think the don't want to go through it. This summer's commencement speaker, were state funding cuts that have threatened Employees don't want to go through Convention. He had planned to be i administration made a conscious Lawrence Barton, began his address by infonning layoffs and early retirements, and the chairman of next yeat's convention 1, effort in trying to look at other it. Students don't want to go through the crowd that there would be "no jokes" during inequitable allocation of funds in the UM system. until he v,rithdrew due to illness. . 1 options. That's my own personal and it. It's just hard times .. .. 1 wish the his speech. "UM-St. Louis' share of the UM budget has In 1984, he was awarded the I professional opinion." state legislature would have more "I am going to talk about something quite remained 12 percent over the last 20 years." Bonee said that her team, which respect for higher education and not Order of Merit, FIrst Gass, of West 'I serious," Barton said. 'The value of your degree Barton said. Germany. has been beneficial to the University keep cutting us away, but I may be depends on the reputation of the institution." "The Board of Curators needs to implement a Professor Etzkorn was a board " arid to the community, will suffer due thinking on my own with that." Barton, professor of Chemistry and plan for equitable funding across the campuses." member of the St. Louis Society for , the Blind and VIsually Impaired 'I A memorial service is planned for . 3 p.m. Aug. 24, 2002, at Ambruster- i

Donnelly Mortuary, 6633 Gayton I'; Which life Road. Among survivors are his wife, I Hildy Garve Etzkorn of Ladue; two I is for you? sons, Dr. Kyle P Etzkorn of Ponte I Vedra, Ha, and Lars Etzkorn of i BY .JOSH BASHARA students express this newfound reprimand you in any way-tbe school Juggling work and school can be a idea? The same principle goes for Washington; a sister, Helga Etzkorn Ii ...... " ...... " ...... independence with partying will be happy to take your money difficult game in itself, especially if times even when you might not have 4 of Karlsruhe; and two grandchildren. U Nebraska-Omaha throughout the summer after either way. To actually pass a class, you're one of those unlucky souls who any exams right around the comer. In lieu of flowers, memorial i (U-WIRE) OMAHA, Neb. - It's graduation. When fall comes around though, you have to start by at least has to work ·and attend school both Your teachers tell you to study for a contributions may be made to St one of the oldest obstacles in the and it's time to start college, many showing up. There are some full-time. Add in a vibrant social life reason, and it isn't necessarily to keep Louis Society for the Blind and I history of higher education. It's been students never quite descend from that professors and departments that even and you're probably down to three you unnecessarily busy (well, not all Visually Impaired, 8770 Manchester ! the downfall of college students across level of revelry. require you not to miss a certain hours of sleep a night the time). Road, St Louis, Mo. 63144. I the board. from freshinen to seniors. It . Holding on to the same sleeping number of days or points will be taken So what to do? You want to have There's a happy medium in every has many guises and more often than and social habits from summer, off your final grade. fun while you're in college, but you situation; the trick is finding yours. I not it strikes the killing blow before students eventually realize.--0ften too "Just go to class," Mike Skinner, a also don't want to graduate an eighth­ Some students actually prefer not to you ever see it coming. No matter late-what it takes to succeed in senior at the University of Nebraska­ year senior. go out on weeknights because it INDEX I what the circumstance, the outcome college. Omaha says. "GD to all your classes Senior Nick Benton says there is makes the weekend and infrequent remains the same: If you let y'our Waking up at the crack of noon and just take notes, you 11 do fine." only one answer: "One or the other, special-occasions even more .~IJ.I .I.~.~.!? ... 13_~.~~ ...... ~. social life dwarf your school life, definitely isn't it. A huge (and grossly It's tempting to go to bed at 4 a.m. either don't study or don't have a social enjoyable. After all, where's the fun in .F.~a.~.~r..~~ ...... ~. ! you're doomed to fail. underrated) factor in going to school is and not wake up until noon, but almost life. There's no gray area " a snow day from school if you never O'P~f.l!.«? .rt~ ...... ~ Although a problem for all actually GOING to schooL Lots of any second-year student or older will Another possible solution lies in go in the first place? The same goes students, freshmen seem to have a freshmen hear stories about the tell you the most important thing in prioritization. . for holidays and spring break.. You .S.P.().r:t.s...... ~. higher risk of letting their studies slip independent nature of college. One of passing is to show up to class. Even if You have to be able to have the leam to limit yourself and the rewards A..~ .. ~ ..~.rt~p.~!:'.~ ...... ~. out from under them. the biggest misconceptiollS about your first class starts at 1 p.m., it's a self-discipline to judge what you can grow much greater. ...Classifieds...... _ ...... 11.. When you graduate from high college life is that you don't have to go good idea to wake up relatively early and can't get away with. Sure, it'd be A. ... ~~Tg~ ..~~ ...... :...... 1.~ . school, there is a sense of freedom and to class. and come to school -- this gives you fun to go out with your friends tonight accomplishment that will rival any Sure, you 'don't have to go. No one time to study and helps make sure and party, but with an exam two days is going to give you a detention or you11 get to class on time. away, do you really think it's the best see LIFE, page 12 .. other for the rest of your life. Many

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Mike ~. Photo Director ~. A&EEditor . Harit Bwns • Sports EdUol! Prod. Assistant Elliott Reed • Cartoonist Sara Portet'. A&E AssQ<:iale August Adam Boc:Iendieck' Copy Editor Wed 21 (cont.) Fri 23 Sat 24 Tues 27 (cont~) Jamie Kerry. Proofreader Tues 20 Classes begin 8 a.m. Student Activities Multicultural Relations Fraternities .James Lawy • Distnb. Manager College of Arts and "UMSL Fear Factor" will be held A "Guaranteed 4.0 Seminar" will be Fraternity recruitment begins Staff Writers Sciences from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the held at 1 p.m. today in room 118 of the today with inf0l111ational tables set Charlie Bright, Michelle Elkins, University Meadows. There will be Social Sciences Building. The event is up in the Century Rooms of the Micah Issitt, Melissa Ml:.Crary The College of Arts and Sciences 21-22 free food and music by Q95's DJ free. MSC throughout the day. would like to welcome new stu­ Undergraduate Olarlie Chan. Students can make Staff Photographers Sa ra Qui roz, Kevi n Ottley dents whose majors are in Arts and Education Office their own music videos. There will Mon 26 Sciences. The dean, department be the first Mr. and Mrs. UMSL Wed 28 388 Millennium Student Center chairs and faculty will be present. There will be an undergraduate Swimsuit Contest, and students can Student Activities Student National 8001 Natural Bridge Road The event will be held from 7 p.m. St. Louis, Missouri 63121 education social from 10 a.m. to 5 compete in UMSL's own "Fear A "Psychic Fair" will be held from II Education Association to 8 p.m. in the Century Room of p.m. today in the lobby of Marillac Factor." am. to 2 p.m. in The Nosh. 104.1 The Newsroom • 13J.1 ) 51&517.; the Millennium Student Center. For A "Psychic Fair" will be held from Hall. The ice cream treats are free. Mall will be at the event. Students can Advertising' (3N) 516-)316 more infoonation, contact Grace 11 a.In. to 2 p.l11. ill The Nosh. The event is being sponsored by the come and listen to music and have Business. (31 ) 51 -175 Derda at x5007. This event is free. 104. J The Mall will be at the Fax • (314) 516-68} 1 the Undergraduate Education their fortune told or their caricature Office. 23 event. Students can listen to music drawn. and have their fortune told or their campus Sorority Recruitment 388 Miilel!lIiWll 5!udelll Cen.!(!/" caricature drawn. Wed 21 Thur 2 2 Sorority recruitment is open to all Tues 27 email Student Activities females attending UMSL who are Student Activities CUl7-e/u@jil /.t. umsl.edu Student A ctivities interested in joining a sorority. The Student Activities website Today begins ''Welcome Week" EXPO will be held from 11 a.m. to Beat the heat with your favorite event will be held in the Pilot House REC SPORTS DAY. Hole-in-one, bttp:/Iu'u'U '.iMCI! I1"enlOlili/le .com hosted by Student Activities. A 5 p.m. in the Millennium Student . administrators while enjoying · a of the MSC at 4 p.m. The cost after free throw contest, dunking booths local band will perfoon during Center. Students can get infoona· free shaved ice l The event will be August 8 is $20 and includes a t­ and a climbing wall will be set up in i he Current is ptbtished weekly on Wednesday Noon Live from 11:30 tion on campus organizations and 1kJodays. ~ng rates are available held from 11 :30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. shiIt and food. For more informa­ from to a.m. to I p.rn. i.n the Pilot House. The Nosh 11 :30 a.m. 1:30 deprutments. A picnic will be held f. ~ ~ terms, conditions and on the Bridge. tion contact Michelle Roth at 4028. p.m. There will be free cotton candy restrictions apply. The Current, financed in in the MSC from 11 :30 a.m. to part by srudent activities fees, is net an cffidal and popcorn available. p.m. and from 4 p.rn. to 6 po.btication of lJM.St. Louis. The UnMrity is 1:30 net responsible fer the content of The ClITmt p.m. and/or its policies.. Commentary and colurms Put it on the Board! Place your event on The Board in our upcoming edition; restrictions apply. Call 516-5174 for infonnation. reflect the opinion of the indivWal author. u~ editcrials reI1ect the opinion of the majority of the Editorial Board. The Currmt requests the courtesy Of at least 24tloerty of The Current and may net be reprinted, reused or reprociJced without the prior, eJ

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BY MELISSA MCCRARY Some people may prefer to attend the psy­ ...... siqiiW;~tie;:··· · · ········· · · · ··· chic fair on Monday, August 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. People caD. talk with psychics about "The Welcome Week began about five to their fortunes and get their palms read by a , six years ago with the Welcome Back Picnic. palmist. An artist will also be available to Its main purpose is to highlight the activities paint caricatures. that UMSL offers and to bring new students People can show off their muscles or 1:11h­ together," Deni Kheil, Student Services letic abilities by attending the Recreational Advisor Staff for Student Activities, said. Sports Day on Tuesday, August 27, from The Ships Ahoy Picnic kicked off the fes­ 11 :30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Many different tables tivities on Sunday evening in the Millennium and leisure booths will be set up at the Nosh, • . Student Center. Chancellor Blanche M . and there will be a climbing wall, hole-in-one Touhill encouraged all ages to attend. A buf­ golf and free-throw games. fet of local St. Louis food was served. Entertainment included a petting zoo, clowns, face 'It's main purpose is to palntipg, pony rides and music by the band Dangerous Kitchen. highlight the activities On Wednesday, Aug. 21, between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., the Pilot House will host a local that UM-St. Louis band for live entertainment. Students and faculty can take a offers and to bring' new break, catch up with friends or eat lunch while listening to this students together,' performance. ,. The activities continue on -Student Activities Staff Member Thursday, Aug. 22, when stu­ Denni Kheil dents are in ited to enjoy shaved ice with the administrators. People The annual Expo ends the celebration of interested in this actiyitv can meet at the Welcome Week. It's a time for campus orga­ bridge of the 1vWlenium' Student Center to nizations to show off in an effort to get new Mike Sheriwnf Tbe CUTTen! receive their cool summer treat while walk­ members. Groups from vari6us organizations Welcome Week, sponsored by Student Activities, ing to classes or across campus. will be there to answer questions and help kicked off with a "Ships Ahoy Picnic" on Sunday, On Friday, August 23, the annual beach students decide which of the numerous orga­ August 18. The picnic was held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. party at University Meadows will include nizations they should join. at the Millennium Student Center. many activities. such as free food, music, a swimsuit contest and a mock-version of the Look for The Current's. : game show "Fear Factor." The party begins J_p.m. an ,. 1 last .until 11 p.m. booth at Expo 20'02. Career Services assist students, alumni with jobs EDITOR WE NEED ONE

BY ANNE BAUER program is designed to allow CUI­ Features Editor rent students to begin building Managing Editor their career portfolio and receive phone: 516-4886 Career Services a 'sists current help in choosing a career-related fax: 516-6811 UM-St. Louis tudents and alum­ job while they are still in school. ni in d('Ydop'ing and improving Second, is the "Career Experience their job search strategies in a and Employment Program," which number of ways. allows students to experience their Fraternities "Our Career Specialists help career choice 1hrough co-ops and . students and alumni with their internships. Third, the "Career begin formal resumes and interviewing skills Assistance Program" assists stu­ and also provide information dents with career management about the job market," Career decisions, career transitions and Rlsh for first Specialist Emil: McEneny said. job change questions. Workshops are offered Another aspect of Career year throughout the year covering Services is the Career Media BY ANNE BAUER such topics as resume writing, Center, which offers a variety of ...... interviewing skills, self-market­ occupation and employment .Managing Editor Sara Qui.-oV n:.r CII111:1II ing, networking and how to use information to help students find In the past, UM-St. Louis Jill Berkbuegler, a student who works for Gallery 210, makes sure the artwork she is installing is these services, among other top­ the jobs that best meet their fraternity members have sought perfectly level. The exhibit is titled "The Distant Relatives of Johnny Naugahyde" and will be ICS. needs. open August 22 through September 28. These sessions generally last Though McEneny says most new recruits through hosting one hour and are offered bi­ students who come to the service parties and events at the frater­ weekly in the Career Services for help are graduating seniors or nity houses and by passing out office, room 327 of the alumni, Career Services can help flyers around canlpus. For the Millennium Student Center. The other students who wish to learn first time, beginning this fall, Art • A family affair workshops are free to current more about improving their job­ UM-St. Louis fraternities will UM-St. Louis studer,ls and alum­ search strat.egies. have formal recruitments. ni. Career Services walk-in hours In a formal recruitment, the Students and alumni in search are Monday through Friday from school is there every step of the 210 8 a.m_ to 5 p.m. For a personal way. There will be official bid­ Gallery Season OPener of a job can register for these ser­ vices and post resumes in the appointment call (314) 516-5111. ding, with school officials over-seeing the process from BY MICHELLE ELKINS from media sources such as Pablo Picasso and language snip­ Career Services Candidate ." ...... Database. The database matches start to finish," Sigma Tau Staff V?rfter posters, advertisements, post­ pets from overheard conversa­ cards, greeting cards, comic tions and remembered phrases of a prospectiH! employee's qualifi­ Gamma President Colin Post said. I . A rreasure of the UM-St. books and parody publications original borrowed or edited pas­ cations and experience with job Career Services The two fraternities on cam­ Louis campus, Gallery 210 sages, "Distant Relatives" is a . vacancy listings. Once a match is pus that are recognized by the begins irs 2002-2003 exhibition '''Distant visual narrative of an iri1aginary made. the student's resume is offers University are Sigma Pi and season with . "The Distant family from the mid-nineteenth . sent to the employer. Help finding jobs and Sigma Tau Gamma. Seeking a Relati ves of Johnnv Relatives" is a century to the present. "Students can come to the internships formal recruitment program. N augahyde." A Kansas . City, References are made to bootleg­ office and register. There is a the fraternities contacted I l\·1issouri native, artist Mark visual narrative of ging, lumberjacks, internalion7il $35 charge for a full calendat Information about the University Meadows Directorl Spencer". work is relatively . . travel and domestic bliss. year, and it takes 24' hours for the job market and Interim Greek Advisorl small in scale, composed of col­ an ImagInary The exhibit will be on display account to be acti vated," lected readily available materials from August 22 to September 28. McEneny said. Workshops on John Klein. ' Last semester they came to adorned with decoratiVe and col­ family from the An artist's rec,eption will take Furthermore, Career Services resume writing us and asked for a more struc­ orful splashes of faux wood place at the Gallery September 5 has three career specialists to interviewing skills tured recruitment policy," grain. chair caning, patterns, let­ mid-nineteenth at 4:30 p.m. Gallery 210 is locat­ assist students. Students aod self-marketing Klein said. terforms and monochromatic ed on the second floor of Lucas alumni are placed in ooe of three networking Following this action, the . washes of color. The artist century to the Hall, with operating hours of divisions based on their major how to use their fraternities restructured the invents a family tree eo ering a 11 :00 a.m. to 5:00 p .m., Tuesday and what type of job or internship services recruitment process as a five century and a half of an extended present. ' through Saturday. TI1e exhibit is they desire. day program from Tuesday, family, explOring themes of love, supported by the Regional Arts In addition to workshops, Other services include August 27, through Sunday, death, re.gret, connection and let­ like "The OnIon," along with the Commission, the Missouri Ans Career Services offers three dif­ September 1. tinggo. art of H.C. Westermann, William Council and the Center for ferent programs. First. is the Career Media Center "Steps to Career Success," ser­ \ ...... , ...... " .... , .... Featuring a variery of imagery Wiley, William Wegman and Humanities. Candidate Database vice for current students. This see FRATERNITIES, page 9 Page4

. (·lIh'·' Ujii t·ni LesSOIl5 fro m Athens The phrase "what you see is what enjo):ed. I'm presented with all these you get" is often applied to computers. ideas (and enough handouts to wallpa­ T he sta te's not It means the text and graphics on the per my apartment); and then on the - screen shouldprint out looking exact­ plane ride back home, 1 tinker with ly like they do on the display. them on paper. Of course. when I dis­ Everyone knows this is a farce. embark, reality sinks back in that not Anyone who has ever had their final all of those great inspirations are feasi­ t he only player research paper on Lillian Hellmann's ble. However, several are. The Little Fo.xes print out in Zapf The editorial and opinion (or op/ed Dingbats and no margins eight min­ for those of you who prefer the jargon) utes before the paper is due can attest pages were unanimously considered to this. Sometimes, however, it's not the most important by the presenters I our budge t that the printout isn't because they allow accurate but that the for a free open market for the exchange of Of the four UM campuses, UM­ cent of the entire UM budget That message gets scram­ ideas. This is one of St. Louis has taken the most finan­ is a big drop from twenty-five per­ bled. My first col­ the ways I have cial blows from the state of Missouri. cent, and not one for the better. . umn was an example always viewed The These punches have affected every­ What makes UMKC. UMC and of this. Although many of the Currellt, thus I will one from faculty to students and UMR so special? After reading my strive to find articu­ those individuals and programs in­ ·Columbia has a nationally recog­ budget issues UM-St. column again in the late and insightful between. But are budget cuts this nized journalism school and the law print version, I real­ Louis is facing are guest columnists year entirely to blame for all of the schooL ized that its message external, part stem throughout the year the cut b3cks and fee increases" 'Kansa,s City has the medical was different from who hold varying UM-St. Louis students ha\'e schooL from a general under­ the one I was trying opinions on a wide received the ra\\' end of the deal for a -Rolla is well-kno.\Vn as the sys­ to present funding of the variety of topics. Of while now. Profe ~ sor of Chemistry tern's scientific institution. It's not that I and Biochemistry Lawrence Barto~ While we would never want to UniYersity by the UM mind constructive STANFORD GRIFFITH course, we are already criticism. What I """"""'-" ...... incorporating some ~ brought this to the attention of those negate the importance of these other System. This unequal meant was "finding Editor-in-Chief that goal well already at the Summer Commencement on facets of the PlvI System. we believe allocation of funds leads August II. during his tbe time has come for UM-St. the problem is easy; as The Cunf!nt won Commencement Address. For everv Louis to receive the recognition, to UM-St. Louis students creating the solution is heard." So if an award at the Athens conference for $1 from the state, UM-St. Loui~~ and funding, it deserves. sharing an equal burden you find a problem and know how to the Opinions page of the June 17, solve it, please contact me so we can 2002 issue. (Sorry, I had to brag just a students pay $1.15. This doesn't Many valuable and experienced of the costs. We pay sound too bad until it is compared to graduates come from UM-St Louis fix it together. bit.) If you're trying to tigure out what students at the three other urv! too. Barton pointed out in his address more per state dollar OK, now that I've had my caveat, where you fit in here, t1ip to the 1 universities pay. that UM-St. Louis produces more K- than any other UM-St. on to what wanted to say. employment ad on page 11; you can't The first part of August I was miss it Any faculty and staff members 'UM-Kansas City students pay 12 teachers than any other institution Louis institution. A $0.92 on every dollar from the state. in the state. We have the sC\1001 of afforded the opportunity to attend the who wish to write a gue.st column ·UM-Columbia students pay optometry and one of the very few small difference we can Management Seminar for College should also feel welcome to contact Newspaper Editors at the Grady · me. $0.72 on the dollar. Ph.D. programs in criminology. aUf understand. Howeverl 'UM-Rolla students pay $0.70 University is active in the communi­ Institute of Journalism at the Since The CUrTf'nJ is a lab, or per stute dollar. ty. We have received every accredita­ at an additional SO. 37 University of. Georgia--Athens. maybe a training giound, I want to II Why do we pay more? tion we have sought. UM-St. Louis per dollar on average, While there I learned a lot about the implement more s-taff training on top- obvious: journalism, editing and man­ ics such as beUefwriting, covering Since there are four UM universi­ is also the larg t transfer university we believe the inconsis­ ties, one would think the sy tern's in Mi' ouri. agement. But I think that the most sensitive issues. reporting on-campus budget would be split equally. One­ The inequality in the UMfinance tency to be ,unfair to important thing I heard over and over . crime and how to use the open book fourth of the budget goes to each system needs to be reassessed. UM-St. Louis students again was this is college; it's okay to laws in our favor. school. right? Barton also infonned the UM Board hm'efun. Alot of so-called "training" will be and to the University as I know that sounds like an llilUSUal simply reminding people of what they a whole. topic for discussion at a journalism already know; many classes I've taken ;, conference; and if that hadn't been have followed that idea It's not so intended for college newspaper, you'd much that we forget what to do; we . . ... I ~ _ be right College is a time to learn the just forget to do it ~':. ..: rules, bend the rules, shape the rules Good luck with your studies this The UM System needs to and break the rules. semester and keep your eyes hrmed to look at UM-St. Louis as a Going to training and leadership The Current for infonnation that conferences is something I've always affects you. real and vital member, instead of an unequal stepchild. If Columbia, Kansas City, Rolla and When things look St. Louis are all sup­ posed to be a part of bad, they could one system, why is St. E DITORIAL Louis t reated different­ always be worse ly? Yes, the state gov­ BOARD ernment does affect our At the beginning of every new along the way and have the chance semester, I tell myself ''This semes­ to teach others and learn from them STANFORD GRIFFITH budget but so does the ter is going to be different." No as well. It took a long time for me to knows that things aren't UM System. Maybe skipping classes, no staying out too realize that everything is a learning ~ ANNE BAUER always fair. Each university in the of Curators that a plan for equitable we late, and absolutely no procrastinat­ experience. His helps me to stay in UM system has its own unique pro­ funding acr the campuses need to should not complain HANK BURNS ing. The first few weeks of classes high spirits the best I can. I know granls and schools that make it stand be achieved. We would like to see an CATHERINE MARQUIS­ about what the state is every semester I stay on top of things could always get worse and out from the others. After taking immediate solution to this dilemma, doing until we look at things until inevitably llet myself remain grateful for what I have. Bad HOMEYER these issues into account, the amount or even one in the near future. We down. Hey, there is days will come. but they will also of money allocated for each school is know it will not be simple, as all how a pecking order is .only so much a per­ go. not going to be equaL One school problems have an easy answer and damaging us. son can do. Everyday trials J; "Our Opinion" reflects the will receive more for a certain pro­ that answer is usually wrong. Sometimes I get so are what make peo- majority opinion of the gram, while another university has UnfOltunately. Barton, along with tired I just do the ple stronger, and the editorial board . money slated to them for. new con­ the rest of UM-St. Louis, will proba­ minimum amount of way they handle' sit­ struction and so forth. bly be waiting for that answer for work. I'll do just uations are what The money allotment for each quite a long time. enough to make it Ipakes them a better university has changed a little. Well, What we would like in the L ETTERS through. person. actually, it has changed a lot Many meanwhile, however, is to know But, this semester Fm young, but I UM-St. Louis students do not know why the solution to the unequal has to be different. already look back MAIL that our University receives 12 per- funding not comjng soon. TbeCurrent Just reminding and think about how 388 MillenniumStudent Center myself of this won't ANNE BAUER I should have done some things differ­ 8001 Natural Bridge Road :~r~h~h~r:uton~~ .. ··· ···).i~;;dii~g'jjdit;;·" · .. ·.. St Louis, MO 63121 ent
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." August 19, 2002 , ~kCulTent . PageS R·inen· ready to play ball UM~L looks to finish in better positioning than last season, hopes to rank among GLVC s best , had a weight program everyone srock An UMSL to, so I'm looking for their hard work to defender, payoff with victories.~' right, sets King's hopes and predictions for up a shot this season do have Some weight to while his them. Among the returning starters for teammates BY HANK BURNS the '02 Rivermen squad is Defender Pat and Head Sports Editor Shelton, who has already had much Coach Dan experience playing under King . at St King, far In his second season as UM-St Thomas Aquinas High School and St. right, look Louis men's soccer Head Coach, Dan Louis Community College - Florissant on. King has a challenge ahead of him. He Valley. In addition, Shelton started all will have to prove that his team can 17 games for the Rivermen last season. come back from a 5-10-2 overall record ''Pat Shelton, number one, will be and 1-7-2 conference finish. His team very key," King said. "He's a very bas to form a nucleus, a hybrid of steady player. I've had him for four returning stars and new upcoming taI- . years, almost six years I believe, ent, which can power the team through because I had him two years in high a season of stiff competition. . school, before I went to Flo Valley. I King has ah-eady accepted that chal­ had him there. I've known Pat a long lenge and looks for his team to shine in time. He's a very sturdy player." the 2002 season. Offensively, the Rivermen will be "I'm looking forward to the guys to lead by midfielder Jeff Stegman, who click a little earlier than they did last Was third on the '02 Rivermen squad in year," King said. "This is a very hard the points category with 7 and in goals working team. The one thing that never with 3. wavered last year was their work Stegman will be up front for us and ethic." I think he's going to come out and have That work ethic is what King is a good year. ''1 think he is one of the weak That's why we like him up School in 2001, will also be a vital sometimes need more than two goalies counting on and is what he feels will be players on our team, that is very good there." component of the offense. and you definitely need more than key in the success of his team. . one-on-one offensively that could play Midfielder Nick Carron, who scored King's team will have a surplus of one," King said. 'Like last year, Mike 'This team knows how to work hard a good player down and go to goal," 3 goals and had 6 points, will also play goalies this season. Goalkeepers Brad Brockman broke his leg and he was our and if you continue to work hard, good King said. "He's very sneaky, savvy up an important role on the Rivennen Bemsen, Adam Barnstead and starter, so goalies are hot and cold. So, things happen, .so I'm looking for the front where he can steal the ball. He offensive front Newcomer David Campbell McLaurin will each vie for you need more than one of them and positive of their hard work to payoff. knows sometimes where that ball's Walters, who scored a single-season the starting position in goal. you need goalies to .challenge We had a very good off-season. They going and he picks on backs that are record 31 g;oals for Ritenour High "My experience leads me that you eachother." AV£A recognizes v-ball squad; team filled with returning stars They had set some high goals for them­ new players, getting them oriented to selves that they worked to achieve and college volleyball and to college and to when you work towards goals and you being away from home," Silvester said. can keep everyone focused on that, I "That's a big adjustment. So I think think it always leads to having suc- we'll be able to start preseason a little ceSS.H bit stronger, because we have so many With a large majority of the team returning players. Once again we only BY HANK BURNS retuming, Silvester is very confident ill have one senior on the squad this year. SPOl1S Editor her team's ability to improve upon their Janae Paas is the only senior, so the next couple years things look pretty Being a successful athlete is obyj­ positive." EDITOR R-women hope to. again ously a paramount to UM-St Louis Several important players will lead Athletics. But, probably of equal or the Rivenvomen this season, including HANK B URNS gre.ater importance is the successful setters Paas and Stacy Pearl. finish near top ~fGLVC athlete who i~ also a~uccessful student. "Janae aIJd Stacy are good team Sports Editor This is a facet of college athletics in leaders, , Silvester said. "Ja.nae leads year ' squad. which molny athletes at UM-St Louis by example. She's probably the most phone: 516-5174 ''The kids came in really ' fit, strive for e cellence. And, among the fit athlete we have on the team. Stacy's which is definitely a good place to teams at UM-St. Louis, the volleyball very calm and composed and when fax.: 516-6811 RiVerwomen start." Goetz said. "We have a lot of tearn is one that has received national../ things get frenzied, she has a capability Socce r new kids, a lot of new freshmen, so recognition for its academic endeavors. of keeping everybody calm which is sometimes you have problems as far For the second year in a row, the team what you need to be when you're in C OMING Up as gelling and playing together. I received the American Volleyball competition." BY HANK BURNS q •• \ ...... , • •.• • • • " ...... , ' , .. " • • • think, at tillS point in time, this is the Coaches AssociationIMolten Team Outside hitter Kathy Freeman and SPOTts Editor best they've played together." Academic Award, attaining a 3.43 team middle hitter Melissa Frost will also "They seem to read each other grade point average last season. Th~ play major roles in the success of the Soccer Following a season in which they really well. We have a lot more team team is ranked seventh in the NCAA team finished with a 13-5-1 overall record speed than we've had in the past. Division IT and is among 20 other rec­ "Kathy Freeman was an excellent and 7-2-1 in Great Lakes Valley Tedmically we've stepped it up a lit­ ognized teams. blocker for us," Silvester said. "She Aug. 21 play, the UM-St. Louis women's soc­ tle from top to bottom, as far as indi­ With the success her team has . was a definite threat in stopping to Men - 8:15 p.m. vs. cer team is looking to take their game vidual baH skills, so I think those achieved off the court, Head Coach other team's offensive attack. Melissa Missouri Baptist at Socce to the next level. Head Coach Beth things will help." Denise Silvester hopes for the same 14-17 overall record and 7-8 confer­ Frost did a nice job offensively for us. Park in St. Louis Goetz feels that her squad has what it Among the team's returning level of success on the court. ence record of last season. Obviously Holly [Zrout] won't be back [Exhibition] takes to rank among the top teams in starters is senior rnidfielder Lindsay 'We gelled well off the volleyball "Our nucleus is back from last year, this season, but all the rest of the girls the conference. Jones, who put up 12 total points, S court," Silvester said. 'That always has so we will be able to start preseason will be back and we look forward to Women - 5:30 p.m. vs. "I don't see any reason why we goals and 2 assists for the positive effeCts on the volleyball court ahead of the game where we would be coming back with a good nucleus this Missouri Baptist at Socce would accept anything less than Riverwomen. The girls worked very hard in practice. teaching new players, as with many upcoming year." Park in St. Louis striving to finish where we were not "She's our solid central midfield­ [Exhibition] only before, but farther than we did er," Goetz said. "She's the heart and last year," Goetz said. "We have a grit of the team. She works hard and large corps of retuming starters, sets the pace for the rest of the crew. " 25 maybe not large number-wise, but Senior forward Lindsey Siemens, Men - 5 p.m. at SLCC - FI definitely they all had a lot of talent who led the Riverwomen in all offen­ UMSL Cheerleading Cheerleading team Varsity M Reunion to Valley [Exhibition] on the field and conuibuted. With sive categories - 13 goals, 7 assists, some of the young kids we have 33 points - is also returning for a tryouts coming soon claims award at camp be held in September corning in and some of the talent that final season with the team. 26 they're going to bring to the team, I With a strong, returning offensive UM-St. Louis' Cheerleading The UM-St Louis cheer squad par­ Mizzou football will be having its Women - 5 p.m. vs. think that we'll be able to step it up a corps, Goetz is confident about this team has tryouts set for 5: 30 - 9 ticipated in a recent national cheerlead­ Varsity M Reunion game vs. Troy McKendree at UM-St. notch." season. And, looking back on last p.m. on Sept. 12 and 13 and start­ ing camp, the Universal Cheerleading State at I p.m. on Saturday, Sept 28 at Louis [Exhibition] In order to become one of the top season, Goetz feels that the success­ ing at 10 a.m. on Sept. 14. The try­ Association camp held on Aug. 2-4 at Millou. Members of Varsity M and teams in the conference, the team ful season was beneficial to the play­ outs will be held in the Mark Twain the University of Tennessee in their guests are also invited to purchase will need to learn from and improve ers who experienced it. Rec. Complex. Requirements are: Knoxville, Tenn., and came away with tickets to attend a pregame tailgate upon the weaknesses of last season. "It had been the most success 1. Completed physical, one of the top awards at the camp. The party located in front of Mizzou's Volleyball ''I think. overall, we needed to . we've seen in my tenure here:" 2. Most recent report ard, squad was awarded the Superior Taylor Building. The pregame event have a little bit more team speed than Goetz said. "We thought we had a 3. Squad Guidelines Form Trophy, the highest award possible for viill be held two hours prior to kickoff. we did last year," Goetz said. . "I lot more talent than we had in the received at first day of tryouts, the competing teams. Ticket orders received the week of Aug. 30-31 think we need to make sure we get past. We won a few big games and 4. Stunts if you know any, The squad is in its second season the game will be placed at will call at at Alabama Huntsville some more goal scorers and improve we were close. It was nice to have a 5. Tumbling, since being reinstated just before last the North gates of Mizzou's Famut Tournament in Huntsville the kids that we have so that they can little bit of a taste of getting close to 6. The performance season. Members are Megan Bagley, Field The persoll whose name is on Alabama [time to be contribute a little bit more that way." that conference title. We knew what 7. Personal Interview Ashley Chambers, Aaron Costello, the order form must pick up the tickets announced] While some kinks still need to be we still needed to work on and Contact Laura Partridge at 516- Riannon Grimsbo, Amand Kreitler, at will call and present a photo ill. For worked out, the Riven,'omen seem leamed a little bit from all of it, as 6446 or Shae Williams at 672.-3211 Danielle Proulx, Robert Ross, Natalie more information, including ticket to have a tad more talent than last well." with any questions on the tryouts. Shaffer and Colleen Songer. prices, callS73 882-0710. Rec Sport Do unto one side of the equation as you do unto the other Aug. 27 Ree Sports Day - 11 :30 With Missouri's budget shortfalls, make the decision to resign her post Louis history. much as they should have been. a.m. - 1 :30 p.m. at the UM system was forced to make cut­ So, not only are three thIiving and very Let's get something straight here. It I will admit that I am a baseball Millennium Student Cente backs to its overall budget This of inlportant programs rewarded is easy to assume that the Athletic -statesman and an ambassador from the course led to cutbacks in many impor­ . with major cutbacks, one ---- Department, in conjunction . with the diamond. However, I am also an tant programs at UM-St. Louis. The administration above it, simply made ambassador of the sports world and Sept. 9 .. Oct. cutbacks were done out of necessity the decisions that it had to make to respect all sports. I feel that there is Volleyball - 7-10 p.m. at and, as many UM-St. Louis adminis­ insure that the department would not be something important to be learned from Mark Twain Center Gym trators will say, they were very diffi­ crippled. It is much more difficult, how- every sport. If I had my way, every cult to make. However, a few ques­ ever, to question those judgments and sport would be available to everyone on tionable cutbacks were made in the ask for specific reasons for the decision. this planet. I feel the same way about Athletic Department. It is difficult to believe and to admit that the different programs the UM-St. SEE P AGE 8 FOR 11= full-time head coaching posi­ something in the department's decision Louis Athletic Department has to offer. tions of extremely successful programs making process has gone tenibly Each sport is important in some MORE SPORTS - baseball, softball imd volleyball - wrong. way. If three major programs take hits, became part-time without benefits. Three successful sports programs it is only fair that other major programs THE ABCs OF SPORTS These were the only cutbacks in coach­ have Just suffered major cutbacks do. Sure, right now there would be. sev­ ing positions the department made and and other major teams, that made much era! more understandably disgruntled WE HANK BURNS other programs have yet to be affected. less of an impact in their respective C011- coaches and staffs, but conversely I www.umsl.edu! [email protected] This led softball Head Coach Lesa of those programs ferences, are left almost completely 'almost certainly would not be dis­ Bonee, one of the most successful will be without the leadership of one of intact. All the options may have been cussing the resignation of one great services/ath letics coaches in the progranl'S history, to the most victorious coaches in UM-St looked at, but were not regarded as coach. Pa e 6 ~ke Current Au list 19 2002

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CATHERINE MARQUIS­ several other cnnes gave positive HOMEYER reviews too. All this media acclaim is quite mystifying to me - I wondered Film Critic if these fellows saw the same movie I did. News\.veek also heralded this *** out of five stars film as a return to the quality of 'The Sixth Sense," adding disparaging "Signs," the new film by M. Night remarks about Shyamalan's previous Shyamalan, the director of the sur­ film. "Unbreakable." ""'bile prise hit of a few years back "The "Unbreakable" was not as good as his Sixth Sense," is trying for another frrst film. I foUnd it much closer to sununer blockbuster. But "Signs" is that break-out bit, in both style and as hit-and-miss as an inconsistent quality, than this present effort If batter at the plate. "Signs" is any indicator, Mr. In "Signs," Mel Gibson play ~ Spielberg has nothing to worry about. Graham Hess, a widowed father and Not that this is all bad news: much ex-minister muggling with the loss in the film is very good. But it is by 'EDITOR of both his wife and his faith. His no means on a par with some of wife's death ha, filled him with a Spielberg's best films. "Signs" is a CATHERINE sense of the randomness and mean­ well-acted, cleverly-directed flim. .MARQUIS-HOMEYER inglessness of life events. Despite his The characters are appealjng and . .. , ...... , , , . ., .. , ...... anger and cynicism, he tries to get on convincing, and the attempt at a A&E Editor with life on his farm, raising his asth­ dimension of spirituali ty is refresh­ matic son Morgan (Rory Culkin) and ing. HoweveL it grafts a' spiritual phone: 516-4886 his young daughter Bo (Abigail message onto a plot that is essentially fax: 516-6811 Breslin), viho has a quirk aoout her "Night of the Living Dead" set in drinking water. Also on the farm is 'T he War of the Worlds ., with a dash his younger brother Menill (Joaquin of Hitchcock's 'The Birds." Worst, Phoenix), a former high school ba<;e­ the revelation at the end of the film is ball star whose dreJm of the majors is foreshadowed by hint~ as large and over and who is now adrift. The fam­ obvious as a pickup truck. Surprise A&E ily is distracted from their own con­ was the key to the success of "The cerns by the ovemight appearance of Sixth Sense" but there are no surpris­ Calendar strange crop cudes in the comfield. es here. despite Shyamalan '5 ulten­ While at first Graham suspects a tions. The ~piritual element is not local troublemaker. oon there are well integmted into the oYcrarching repOlts of crop circles all oyer the plot, so they seem to be two movies - world. As speculation spreads about the paranoid one and the inspirational Movies the meaning of the world\ ide phe- one. The film has good points wd ugust bad points. The Merrill Hess (Joaquin Phoenix,left) and his brother Graham (Mel Gibson, right) are changed intention of the forever after finding an intricate pattern of circles and lines in their crops in the thriller from 'Many of the scenes film, to make a 23 popu lar fIlm writer-director M. Night Shyamaian, "Signs." with • orne heart Undisputed-boxing film with are cleverly framed and om piri­ achieved with a more conventional jobs he's done in years wd it is pure Li\"ing DeadJ\.Var of the Worlds" plot tual reflection i • approach. Despite the fact that the enjoyment to watch him work. hardly meshes with tbe spiritual Wesley Snipes and shot, without an admirable film is scary, it is often funnY too. Joaquin Phoenix's role as Gibson's struggles of its protagonist. The tore impulse in a Some 1)f the humor is b '/oosl brother i" ensiti: e and cornpelliug. of paranoia and xenQP,~~,hl a rE Semng Sara-romantic come- world Of pu­ 'intenMd. like' thi ibds we ring tin The strength of the script is in its Straight out 'the era of \he 19:;05 SClcfi resorting to the lar filius that foil caps that look like giant Hershey characters and dialog. horror B mo ie, in sharp contrast to dy with Elizabeth Hurley are too often lds es to prevent aliens from reading The real problem with the film is other more recent mo ies with invad- devoid of any their thoughts. Other s cene,~ that the plot. . ing aliens. which are either hopeful or They-horror film about fear of easy tools of big­ deeper inten- draw a big audience laugh leaye you \\l1ile the characters and dialog comic. "Signs" has some comic bits . tion or only a wondering if the director really are good, the plot is not Shyamalan but it is by no means a comedy. the dark budget special shallow cliched expected you to laugh at that point. wrote as well as directed this movie. This will be a "you love it or you pretense to The acting, especially by the chil­ Like many new directors of recent hate it" film. Some people will like its Me wUhout You-indie film greater mean­ dren in the movie - Shyamalan seems years, he has said that he started great acting and stylish direction, or effects for scares. , ing. to have a real gift for this - is excel­ directing in order to preserve the inspirational messJge. But others will about possessive friendship Many of the lent. unreservedly. Rory Culkin has a integrity of his scripts. In the case of be dismayed by its failure to build on scenes are clev­ marked resemblance to his older this film , he should have stuck with its positives. Where the 1950s plot Metropolis (new anime ver- nomenon, spaceships appear in the erly framed wd shot, without resort­ brother, MacCauley, and it appears the directing and left the script to doesn't dampen your enjoyment, the sky over Earth. ing to the easy tools of big-budget talent runs in the family. Likewise, someone else. The result is almost obviousness of the foreshadowing sion)- Tivoli midnight series This film has recei ved a great deal special effects for scares. The director Abigail is both charming and believ­ tragic. The intention of the film is completely lUinS what is supposed to of media attention, including a big goes for SUbtlety and suspense rather able, delivering humorous lines like good. The acting and casting are out­ be a surprising turn at the end. Maybe (Aug. 23, 24,noon 25th, only) splashy story on the cover of that over-the-top gory effects. This 'There's a monster under my bed. standing. The direction is wonde1ful. if Shyamalw hires a scriptwriter, he Newsweek, proclaiming Shyamalan gives the film more of a grown-up Can I have a drink of water?" with But the plot is such a muddled mish­ can challenge !vIr. Spielberg for his Trainspotting-Tivoli midnight the new Spielberg. Their writers tone than the average scary movie utter conviction. Mel Gibson pre­ mash, that all these good elements seat as top popular director. "Signs," weren't alone in praising this film, as and also more tension than would be sents us with one of the best acting are sunk in the end. Its "Night of the however, is no threat. series (Aug. 23, 24, 30 & Sept. 1 only) Missouri State Fair combines 30 The farm and amuse.ment park One Hour Photo-thriller with 'Summer & which the speediest pig is rewarded MICAH L. ISSITT Robin Williams . with an "oreo" while the pig's owner Staff Writer is given a small monetary prize and a ossession-literary romance blue ribbon, as well as obvious brag­ Every year for the last one hun­ ging rights. dred years, around the end of the If you ever go to the fair, be sure Theater Mlnlg. t summer, the small town of Sedalia, to bring plenty of money. . The Missouri becomes rampant with entrance fee is only $6 ' per person, lap Her, She's French-come- activity as it hosts the Missouri State but the games and rides often cost $5 Yabout Parisian girl in Texas Fair. This year from August 8-18, and one will not be able to walk the over 30,000 people made their way fairground without fmding some­ presents Movies' to the fairgrounds to enjoy food, thing that needs to be purchased. music, games, and exhibits. Hundreds of purveyors set up booths angster No. 1-indie film '60s This year marked the centennial to sell their wares, which range from the weather's not unbearably You have to go, even if it keeps anniversary of the' Missouri State fake gold jewelry and. imitation Marquee hot and when it is, I savor the AC you up too late. . Fair. The Sedalia Fairgrounds boasts . name-brand sunglasses, to mobile and iced tea, knowing the rea­ Fortunately, the midnight some 390+ acres of exhibit area, homes. Ramblings son for them will soon be gone. shows are only on Friday and making it one of the largest ten-day Another popular attraction at the I eat tomatoes and avocados Saturday night, so you won't fairs in the country. By August 8 the fair is the food. Visitors can get fun­ endlessly. And since I love films, miss any morning classes. Maybe lVoli midnight series (Aug. 30, fairground was filled with carnival nel cakes, biscuits and gravy, steak I go to midnight movies. you missed "The Princess Bride" rides, games, animal ' exhibits like dinners, or authentic Mexican foods. Ah, the midnight movie! and. "Dr. Strangelove" earlier , pt. 1,6 & 7 only) petting zoos, and dog shows, and Some of the booths offered more What could be more summery? this summer but you can still see auditoriums with rodeos and visits unusual selections such as the jumoo The midnight movies are often . the darkly comic, edgy, indie from musical artists, including coun­ turkey legs, which are at least 18 cult films, sometimes classics, film "Trainspotting" starring try stars Toby Keith and Keuny inches long and . contain about 3/4 eptember sometimes foreign films, some­ Ewan McGregor this month, or Chesney, and rock acts REO pound of meat. Also popular are the times B movie-type guilty plea­ "Blue Velvet," that surreal work Speedwagon and Styx. "yards of beer," containing aoout 2 sures. They are always some­ of director David Lynch, in The fair seems a bit like "the fann pints of beer in barbell-shaped plastic thing you wouldn't otherwise September. Other films range -meets the carnival." In the center of glasses. see on a big screen. And this is from Japanese Anime the fajrgrounds, the "midway," there Fair activities begin in the early wintan-thriller in style of how movies were made to be "Metropolis" to the modern B are dozens of booths hostiIlg carni­ morning and go until around 11 p .m. seen: on the big screen. movie "The Goonies" (a new Val-style games and amusement park At the end of the night they shoot off The Tivoli Theater, that gem print, director's cut, no less). If rides, while at the edges and comers a fireworks display almost as impres­ CATHERINE on the Delmar Loop, is still run­ you stop ,by the Tivoli Theater in of the fairground there are animal sive as the Fourth of July at Fair St. MARQUIS-HOMEYER ...... ning its summer midnight movie the Delmar Loop, you can pick and fann equipment displays . Louis. . . A&E Editor series, Reel Late, to allow mid­ up list of the remaining films Local talent can try out for nwner­ For more infonnation on the fair, uage comedy, directed by leg- night movie fans to postpone the and details on them. ous contests that award riboons for visit their website at www.mostate­ end of summer. Maybe it's. the As summer heat lingers into everything from "best dairy cow" to fair.com. The web site is updated I can't quite let go of sum­ longer days of summer, maybe September, the midnight series "best wedding cake decoration." year-round. Whether you are a fan of ' mer. it's the delicious <;:oolness after goes on luring in those who can't Visitors can view origin'al art from country music, tractor pulls, or the lesh Gordpn-Tivoli midnig~t Even as classes start, I can't the hot day, maybe it's a collec­ let go of summer (or can't pass hundreds of amateur and profession­ distinctive sales pitches of carnival stop thinking about summer tive memory of the era of the up those cult films). Any remain­ al artists. They can also witness dis­ folks, there is a little something spe­ eries (Sept. 6, 7, 13 & 14 only) activities. I go swimming until drive-in movie, but the draw of ing hint of summer is a good tinctively rural aotivities such as the cial for you at the Missouri State the pools close. I stay outside if midnight movies is undeniable. thing. competition for "pig racing," after Fair. tJlte Current August 19, 2002 tJlte Current Page 7

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BY SARA PORTER The author uses an encounter with the Irish coast, an exhaustive three MICHELLE ELKINS "Leadership requires a diverse quality, assessment and improve­ Senior Writer a Japanese woman in which the two hour bus ride in Nicaragua, and a StajfWriter and large set of intangible skills; my ment just stared at each other for a few visit to a kind Tai couple. Northam appointment· as' dean affirms that Davis earned his degree in There are three major types of must have a photographic memory as Well-seasoned to the UM-St. the collective accomplishments optometry from Indiana University travel books. The first is the kind that C d P , n q he recalls each travel experience, Louis campus, new dean appointee over the past two yea;rs are recog­ in 1987 and completed his residen­ gives practical advice, where to ~ S /' making them into one deft book. Dr. Larry Davis is humbled by the nized and valued by the campus cy at UM-St. Louis in 1988. ·Before get your passport, what trou- ~ (:'" ~ Northam also zeroes in on opportunity to serve the school of administration and professional col­ joining UM-St Louis, Davis was an bles to avoid, how to contact ~~ / some of the "attitudes" taken optometry in this capacity. A facul- leagues at the local, national and assistant professor of ophthalmolo- the local embassy, etc. /'- by travelers. He tells com- state levels," Davis saiq. . The second type of G) . (;) plainers. "if you must Under Davis's leadership, plans travel book is a mem- ~ ('I whimper, break out your are to take steps to strive for excel­ 'Under Davis's oir based on the ~ . ~ translation dictionary or lence in teaching, research, patient leadership, plans author's own expe- ~ _~"""-"'--;::..s. phrase book and transcribe care and services. riences, where they C'b your conundrum to a "Students of the school of are to take steps went, who they W locaL You may optometry are an outstanding group met, and, maybe, realize your who receive an excellent and com­ to strive for excel­ what they learned. c::J dilemma is a tad prehensive education that prepares The'third is a com- c:;::l pathetic-and you lence in teaching, bination of both, __ them for the options that await them might learn the lan­ upon graduation," Davis said. research, patient where travel expe­ guage." The faculty, staff and administra­ riences are used to He also refers to a whitewa­ tion completed a comprehensive care and services.' give advice. ter rafting trip in which the self-study that included' developing B r u c e ~ guides explain the top a new strategic outcome assessment gy at St. Louis University School of Northam's ~ things that they hate about plan and a revision of the school's Medicine. "Glob'etrotter ~ tourists including the people administrative structure, process Davis is an active member of Dogma" tries to ~ , who "become experts after see! and procedures. many professional organizations give both personal experi- . lllg 'The River Wild'" and the "We will take the necessary steps such as the American Academy of ence and advice. While he ones. who don't contribute to any to pursue continuous improve­ OptQmetry and the Missouri succeeds on the former level, he work and complain about getting bit­ ments," Davis said. Optometric Association, and he has slightly errs on the latter. But, that's ten by bugs. ty . member since 1993, Davis Following a successful visit, the served as president of the Saint not a bad thing. Instead minutes to prove the point "silence is Many travelers might be reluctant served as associate professor of Council on Optometric Education Lows Optometric Society. "Globetrotter" eschews the practical golden," Northam describes a trip to to fmd themselves described in this optometry, acting dean and interim extended an unconditional accredi­ Davis's awards include UM-St advice for the more inspirational a Welsh cemetery to illustrate book dean since April 2000, in place of tation to the school through Louis Outstanding Optometric advice based on Northam's experi­ "remember everything you see," "Globetrotter Dogma" is small former dean Dr. Jack Bennett who November 2008. The accreditation Educator of the Year and the Saint ences traveling around the world, Northam is the type of writer that can book, about the size of a passport, passed away m May of 2000. means the school has met the coun­ Lows Optometric Society's 2002 ' In the book, Northam uses one tum anything, even a territorial battle which a reader could fit in their purse Davis's appointment became effec­ cil's standards of educational effec- distinguished Optometrist of the hundred personal experiences to give with howler monkeys, into a learning or bag. They could read it while on a tive July 15 . . tiveness showin a comniitrnent to Year, advice on changing traveler's per­ experience. journey or just open it up and have a spectives about themselves, a sort of Northam's strongest asset lies in vicarious travel experience from "Life's Little Instruction Book" gone his description. Through his words, someone who has been there and global. the reader ~xperiences hikes through back We·can be heroes, sorta CHARUE BRIGHT was always stuck With choices like "scouting" and "yet ···· · - ·' ···'· · · · ·si~ifw;i";~: · · · · · · ·· · ' ·· ' · ·····' .. '·'··...... , .. . more scouting" rather than "soul-devouring" or "improved The Vines' 'Highly Evolved' takes death magic. " TIlls gap.re is an affront to hwnankind. The box claims This is heralded as a fantasy game, and indeed it is, As that "Heroes of Might and Magic IV" is "one of the most you play it, your mind will wander on fantasies in which music style to the next level brilliant strategy game designs e"·er conceiYed." TIlls is true you are having your impacted wisdom teeth pulled by a if one replaces "brillian!" with "mind-numbing" and "con­ sadistic dentist with rusty fann tools. Strangely, you will BY MIKE SHERWIN er Rob Schnapf (whose credits include thejTles of isolation and disillusion­ albums by B ec~ Elliot Smith, the Foo ment a bit more palatable: ''I'm feeling ceived" with "regurgitated," prefer these fantasies to actually playing "Heroes IV" S'tc~fJ\V1ite-r I remember in 1996 when the first "Heroes" game came Among its other problems are an uninspired soundtrack, Fighters. and Guided by Voices). happy/So highly evolvedlMy time's a out. It was revolutionary creating a new genre that melded a surpri$ing lack of graphic variety, and weak dragons, This Have you ever wondered what kind Together, Schnapf and the Vines have riddle that will never be solved. If yoli real-time strategy last part:. a major of offspring might have been produced crafted a twelve-track tour de force feellowlYou can buy love/from a pay with 9lder, turn­ problem for a fanta­ had the Beatles' White Albwn and that careens from softly-introspective phone." Songs like "Outtathaway" and based resource man­ sy game, which got Nirvana's Neverulind had relations? acoustic numbers like "Autumn "Get Free" maintain the intensity of agement games like its start on fire­ Perhaps you do not waste your time in Shade" to more severe. angst-driven the album, thanks in large part: to the "Ci v ilization. " breathing demigods meaningless musical hypotheticals tracks with heavily distorted guitar driving beats of drummer Harnish !'Heroes te' 10 ved that are supposed to but if you d care to find out:, check out riffs and tlrroaty growls. Don't let me Rossner,·'illJ. pf{l }/i~ ~~ unit upgrades for a inspire fear and awe, the Vine debut album Highly to the slower. more melodic tracks. cost) and new hero I don't like the idea Evolved. Released in July, the Vines 'When the tempo When the tempo slows. the Vine.o:;. types. "Heroes III" of hordes of peas­ have already found considerable slows, the Vines are . are more able to showcase their musi­ offered many new ants attacking drag­ acclaim in' Britain, and the buzz in the cal complexity, and adeptness at layer­ heroes, new, magic ons and winning, as State-s is growing. and for good reaSOIl. more able to show­ ing vocal harmonies. With Il1ulti­ types. and multiple it defeats the whole Following the trend of signing young. tracked vocals and the help of creature upgrades. In mystique of those unknown garage-rock bands. Capitol case their musical bac;si sUbackground singer Patrick this spectacular fail­ serpentine over- has hi, gold with the Vines. Where the Matthews, the Vines tie rock present; ure of common lords. . Strokes, the White Stripes and the complexity, and and rock past together in a successful­ sense, "Heroes IV" Someone at 300 Hives have trailblaz.ed. fmding favor adeptness at layering ly fluid and organic fashion. loses every positive (the company with fans and critics with raw, low­ "Homesick" illustrates this perfectly, thing to come v.ith responsible for this pretense rock 'n' roll. the Vmes carry vocal harmonies.' with a simple piano line, acoustic gui-. the other sequels, atrocity) obviously the torch forward with circwnspect tar and sweet-as-honey vocals. The and tops off the list , confused "new" and lyrics and musical depth absent in ear­ mislead you, this is not your father's result is a wonderfully dream)' by getting new com­ "better," The same lier efforts. grunge band: the Vines start where . homage that sounds straight off of puter based rather person probably also Th~band centers on the songwrit­ Nirvana left off. incorporating grunge "Let It Be," while managing to avoid than artist-created) decided that ing talents of singer/guitarist Craig \\·ith the melodic sensibilities of late sounding cliched, graphics that are playtesting would Nicholls. whose obsessive attention to 60's rock, and occasionally veering Unfortunately, the Vines already stunningly inferior best be carried out detail turned a slated six-week record­ into early ptmk a la the Stooges. came through SL Louis on their tour in to previous incarna­ by lobotomized lab­ ing session into a six-month marathon. TIle title track, a top 40 hit in the support of Highly Evolved. Let u.~ tions. monkeys, and that Nicholls, whose previous recording UK, is representative of the more hope that they return sooner than later, The game makes painful, game cra~h­ experience was limited to a four-track aggressive tracks: short, grungy, and for this is a band with extraordinary up for this by creat­ ing bugs would add analog machine set up in his bedroom, extremely catchy. with thankfully potential. ing a new system of character. received the help of seasoned produc- ironic lyrics that make the downcast hero advancement, In coming weeks in which a player I v.ill be reviewing may advance the games that are actu­ heroes on one of two ally worth purchas­ , paths. 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BY HANK BURNS "A lot of these guys are coming five in both homeruns and in stolen ···"· .. "·· .. ".... ·"sp -;j;;is·ijcht~;·· .. ··· from college, so instead of seeing one bases, runs scored and slugging per­ good guy every week, you're seeing a centage. He's had an outstanding sea­ Lucas, left, and good guy everyday," Beckmann said. son." former Rivermen For many college athletes these So far, Beckmann, Jackson and "Bryan Beckman did very well baseball star days, it has become evident that one Lucas have each been able to keep up early. Lately, he's been battling for Bryan Beckmann, way to get their foot in the big league with the level of competition they face some playing time, but be's done a right, take infield door has been by playing ball for a with the Rascals. Beckmann is cur­ good job for us this year in the differ­ practice before team in the independent minor leagues rently hitting .281 for the Rascals with ent roles that be's had. Of course, their game as - leagues that are not aftiliated with a .358 on base percentage, 4 homeruns Kevin Lucas has been our shortstop River City any major professional league. and 26 RBI. Jackson is hitting .313 for all season long and has had a very Rascals on Two former UM-St. Louis baseball with 15 homeruns, 37 RBI, 64 runs good year, hitting-\\lise." .Aug. 16. standouts, outfielder Brody Jackson scored and 31 stolen bases. Lucas has. According to Fiala, a former big­ and second baseman Bryan a .3 02 average, a team-high 88 hits and league . prospect, moderate success in Beckmann, have made their way to the IS stolen bases. with a team like the Rascals does not independent River City Rascals, in "I didn't expect to do this good," necessarily translate into a ticket to the hopes of someday making their way Jackson said. " ... I'm usually a one or big leagues. up to a Major League Baseball-affiliat­ two [in the line-up] hitter. I've been "It's one of those things that's so ed team and then to the Major bitting actually the last couple weeks hard to tell, because a lot of times it's Leagues. They are joined by shortstop fourth for these guys and I hit third people's needs." Fiala said. ''Brody's Kevin Lucas, a UM-St. Louis student, before that, started off hitting one or probably the best prospect of the three who did not play ball for the two. r feel like my role kind of hasn't for getting a chance, anyway. He's just Rivermen. changed, but it kind of has, because I out of college. The other two have league ball is much. better than his with the Rascals, has adjusted almost Currently, the Rascals are one of think ·sometimes they expect a home­ been out of college for a year or two adjustment from junior college ball to as well to minor league ball as Jackson two independent teams in the St. Louis run or expect a certain situation. I and sometimes they look for those NCAA ball. He thinks that he should and enjoys being able to play profes­ area - the Gateway Grizzlies in don't know if I'm that guy that really guys right out of colleg~." have performed at the level be is with sional baseball for the Rascals. Sauget, TIl. being the other - that are a is expected to hit it, but sometimes I do So far, the adjustment from college the Rascals. "It's a pretty good time, part of the independent Class-A and I kind of surprise myself some­ life to the life of a pro-ball player has "My first year, I was kind of disap­ Lucas said. ''VVe get a Frontier League. According to times." . been relatively easy for Beckmann, pointed," Jackson said. "It was my good crowd. Being from . Jackson,. who hit .359 with 8 home­ Bedanann is pleased '.'1ith the suc­ Jackson and Lucas. first year with wood bats. I didn't around the St Louis area, runs, 33 runs batted in and 18 stolen cess he has had with the Rascals. "1 would say the biggest difference know our conference is wood it's kind of fun to come out bases for the 2002 Rivermen, competi­ "I enjoy it,''; Beckmann said. "I is playing everyday," Beckmann said. bat. . . My numbers were dovlll. Then, and get to play in front of a tion is at a much higher level in Class­ work pretty hard for what I've got. I "In college, you play three or four my senior year was a lot better, obvi­ lot of people that you A than in NCAA Division II ball. wish I could playa little more. bur it's times a week and it's a little tougher to omly. I think I got used to the wood know, a lot of family. "You've got your guys that are fun. It's a blast playing in front of all get ready for everyday. You gotta be bat." It's a pretty good pretty out~tanding, that should have a these fans .. .It's a dream to play pro­ prepared. You can't go out at night too " All the numbers pretty much went time here.' chance to play with affiliated ball, but fessional ball, but I would like to take late. Basically, that's the difference - up. I wouldn't say it was real disap­ are maybe getting overlooked or it a step further." 60 games over a longer span and 84 pointing, but I expected to do a lot bet­ maybe next year they'll get a chance," Rascals Manager Niel Fiala is games over a shorter span. That's ter than what I did. I think this year, Jackson said. ''I'd say this is a lot more pleased with each player's perfor­ probably the difference." with the Rascals, I expect more like competitive; a lot more players who mance this season. Looking back at his days with the this out of myself, what I should've 1'd say overall are a lot better." "Brody's had a great year," Fiala Rivermen, Jackson fee.ls that his had at UMSL." Beckmann concurred with Jackson. said. "He's in the top leaders and top adjustment from college to minor Lucas, who is in his third season

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The international scientific and haps the best-known evolutionary Gouid' s es ~ ays are not only an intellectual communi~ies suffered a theorist since Charles Darwin. exploration of scientific:: thought but heavy loss on Monday May .20, Gould's theories sparked intense also stand out as a prime example of over the summe 2002, with the death of renowned debate and laid the groundwork for .excellence in writing. Using the paleontologist and science writer . new avenues of study. Among his structure and an'angement of his UM-St. Louis ified close ties with the Associated -Early discussion about Election Steveh Jay Gould. The 60-year-old . most inten:sting theoretical devel­ essays, Gotild drew reader.s in with Students of the University oOviissouri Committee Harvard professor died at his home 0l?ments was the exposition, along interesting details and then slowly Student Government Press Release (ASUM) by agreeing to co-sponsor a In addition, some campus-wide ·in SoHo after fighting a 20-year bat- with fellow theorist Niles EldIidge, developed a main theme whjch, by voter registration campaign. policy changes were announced, of the idea of "punctuated eqUilibri­ the end of the essay, introduced read­ including a 24-hour Visitation Policy um ," the theory that evolution fol­ ers to a profound intellectual idea. ST LOUIS - The 2002-2003 UM­ in the donnitories for the 2002-2003 lows patterns of rapid, rather than Gould was a subtle craftsman with St. Louis Student Goverilment 'As a state school, school year and a formal Rush policy gradual, change. This theory in par­ his writing, utilizing facts from pop­ Association has wasted no time over for the UM-St. Louis male fraternities. ticular sparked sometimes fierce ular culture, such as basebalL st!}tis­ the summer, meeting with top it is in our best The University, with the full support debate within the evolutionary com­ tics or artistic styles, to illustrate University officials and CUrators, as of the SGA, adopted both of these munity. points about geology, evolution and well as fOlming relationships with . interest to have as policies. . Outside of the academic commu­ science as a whole. olh~r St. Louis-area SGA's, including In an effOI1 to keep the UM-St. . nity, Gould achieved a level of fame Through his approach to science Saint Louis .University and nluch influence in Louis studcnt body infOlmed about ·· that is almost alien to a scjentist. He and his many popular writings, Gould Washington University. their can1pus, the SGA has fonned a • earned the pop honm of being fea­ made a significant stride toward ill July, the newly elected officials Jefferson City as ~ partnership with University Vice­ tured in an episode of the changing the way that science and attended the Board of Curators meet­ Chancellors and administrators that "Simpsons," and the renovations of intellectual activities are viewed. lie ing in Columbia, meetilig-. with the possible.' have been charged with. designing an his Manhattan loft were featured in believed passionately that scientists m;mbers of the Board and establish­ electronic newsletter to update stu- , an iss~e of Architectural Digest. had come to be viewed in a very two­ ing cOlmections with Curators MalUm "As a state school, it is in our best dents about events on campus. BY MICAH L_ ISSITT Professor Gould was also dimensional way, as the lab-coated, Hom and Connie Silverstein, both of interest to have as much i;lf]uence in The SGA and UM-St. Louis Science Columnist beloved worldwide for his ability to bespectacled figures of Gary L'!Tson 's whom are UM-St. Louis alumni. Jefferson City as possible. ASUM has Chancellor Blanche Touhill have · write about science in a unique and "the Far Side," instead of as interest­ "By getting to know the members proven to be a key ally in finding that started a working partnership, as. tie against the. rare arid deadly can­ accessible way that allowed non­ ing and passionate figures ofexplo­ of the Board of Curators, we are hop­ influence." Andemariam said. Touhill has fonnally invited the SGA : cer "abdominal mesothelioma," scientists to enjoy and undersl and ration and discovery...... ing to get a deeper understanding of Also in July, a Sleeling Committee to join both the ChanceUor's Cabinet . usually associated with Gould surnmed up his how the System works. Ultimately, meeting was held to get the SGA on and the Budget and Planning , exposure to asbestos. , .. _Gould made a significant _ feelings about science we can use this knowledge to better task. Items discussed at the meeting Committee. Gould was one of a marvelously in a quote protect the needs of the students here included "I look forward to working with . handful of rare scientists from his book Ever Since at UM- St. Louis," President Sam -Fall meetings schedule the Chancellor and the other adminis- ! who crossed the line stride toward changing the Darwin: "Science is not Andemariam said. -Implementation of the RARE trators. This administration is pre-. between academic credi­ the heartless pursuit of During the Board of Curators platform pared to make tllis school year a pro- .. bility and pop-culture way that science and intellec­ objective infOimation. It meeting, Andemariam and his Vice­ -Early discussions about ductive and dynamic one," recognition. He was both is a creative activity, its President Robert Clarke further solid- Homecoming Committee Andemariarn said. famous and infamous tual activities·are viewed.' geniuses act more as among scientists and artist~ than as information laypeople for his energetic, creative some of the most complicated ideas processors." FRATERNITIES~ from page:3 and ingenious evolutionary insights and debates of the twentieth century. Stephen Jay Gould was certainly and his ability to make complex Gould began writing essays for an artist. His death marks the end of "In a formal rush there is less will have a room with informa­ organization. subjects accessible to the general the popular science magazine an epoch of scientific history 'and is a partying and more quality activi­ tional tables set up and registration "I think that the establishment public. Natural History in 1974. and over great loss to both the academic com­ ties. You also get more quality forms available. House tours will of a formal· rush is a symbol of ' Among the scientific community, the course of his life he wrote 300 munity and to readers and thinkers guys this way, and guys that are be given on Wednesday. There will UM-St. Louis's transition from a Gould was a figure of imposing feature articles covering every con­ worldwide. Fortunately, Gould's interested in the fraternity more be foosbaH, darts and pizza on commuter campus to a more social stature. A Harvard professor since ceivable topic, from stamp collect­ intellectual prowess along wi.th his than the parties," claimed Sigma Thursday and parties over the campus. The Greek system is • the age of 26, Gould had been pro­ ing to baseball to the beginning of wit and skill will remaIn in the large Pi Rush Chairman Dave Powers. weekend. The week ends with a going to grow with UM-St. Louis, fessor of Zoology and Paleontology life on earth. Many of Gould's body of work he has left behind. His On Tuesday August 27, there Bid Dayan . Sunday where as UM-St. Louis has, and is, grow­ at Harvard, President of the essays were compiled into best-sell­ works will no doubt continue to stim­ will be an infonnational da}' held prospective members will choose ing as a social campus," Post said. American Association for the ing books, such as the popular Bully ulate new debates and new ideas well in two of the Century Rooms on the fraternity they would like to Sororities on campus have had Advancement of Science. and per- for Brontosaurus. into the future. the third floor of the Millennium join and the fraternity, in tUll1, will formal rushes since they began at Studeor Center. Both fraternities choose the lIlen they want for thcir UM-St. Louis. .'

Page 10 <11w Current August 19, 2002 Point I Counterpoint The halls are filled lNith ••• desks? In the week before the start of fall From the left From the right semester, the halls of the BY MICHAEL RANKINS warnings regarding worldwide envi­ BY YOUR NAME HERE ...... ~ ...... Social Guest Columnist ronmental issues. Dr. Oliver Phillips of ·· ··· · ·········G~·estCoiu~;:;jst···" ·"···· Sciences Leeds University, England, has report­ Building were POLnITCALCO~ARY ed that theproliferation of woody vines POUTICAL COMMENTARY filled nearly in the Amazon basin (think 'Tarzan') wall to wall AI; a new academic year begins at has increased annually by 1.7 to 4.6%, with the desks UM-St. Louis, I am delighted to extend in recent years. Because these vines from each a very warm welcome to both new and grow far more quickly than large trees, classroom so returning students. For those of us who a greater concentration of carbon diox­ that the floors spent most of our summer in the St. ide seems a likely culprit in the increas­ could be Louis area, "warm" is a word with ing "dominance" of woody vines over Your article cleaned. which we have become all too familiar. canopy hosts. For those of us who are AI; we sweltered, we were far from not biology majors, this simply means alone; it was warmer than normal near­ that ppon introduction to the fertilizing ly everywhere this summer. The effects of higher carbon dioxide levels, could be here National Oirnatic Data Center recently the vines can do much more growing in reported that the average temperature a shorter period of time than the trees. in July for the 48 contiguous United The vines then begin smmgling the States was 76.4 degrees Fahrenheit, 2.2 tree,'; to death. To date, Dr. Phillip's degrees above average for that period study is one of the clearest indicators of Mike Sherwinl n;e QUTf!1f1 1895-2001. While this was the fifth climatic change within virgin rain warmest July on record for the U.S. forests. Combined with a recent since 1895, worldwide average tem­ NASA study, which indicated that ply­ peratures were even further above toplankton in the oceans have average. July temperatures for the decreased by as much as 30% in paJ.ts fall color combined land and ocean surfaces of of the Northern Pacific, possibly due to 0 the Earth were nearly one degree higher sea water temperatures, these Yrur source for campus news and injormatioo 40-50 Fahrenheit above the average of 1880- reports seem to bode poorly with 2oo}, making this July the second regard to overall environmental condi­ warmest in modem history. The tions. warmest globally averaged tempera­ AI; these reports come on the heels tures ever in July occurred only four of satellite images clearly showing years ago, during another Pacific El depletion of the ozone layer, the melt­ Nino. ing of ancient ice in Antarctica and the The Current is looking for a The NCDC also reported that near­ increasing formation of a vasl two­ ly half of the 48 contiguous states were mile thick cloud of toxic pollution over currently affected by moderate to Southeast Asia, it would seem impossi­ conservative columnist will­ extreme drought conditions. The pre­ ble for anyone to deny the importance vious year has contained the driest of environmental issues. August-July on record in Georgia, . Unfortunately, considerable resistance ing to write a weekly oppos­ South Carolina, North Carolina, to placing environmental issues high VIrginia, Colorado and Wyoming. In on local, state and federal agendas some western states, drought condi­ remains. 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The Director of the Performing Arts Center Bryan Rives was . fired over the summer due to the state budget cuts. Rives last day at UM-St. Louis.ls August 31. The Center is currentJy under construction and slated to open sometime next fall though no opening date has been spec­ ified.

UM-St. Louis Bookstore hours Monday and Tuesday 7:30 a,m, - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday 7:30 a.m, - 8:30 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p:m, Saturday 8:30 a.m, - 12:30 p,m. Sunday Closed ANNE BAUER manage the Center tilis September, ····.. ·" ...... ·.. .. XiaMgi;;g"jjdiiO~ .. '· ...... ·.. '··· .. · Samples said. • The building is slated to open ,~,I~,~~"I!?~??:"P'C.W,~ .. ! .. ,...... ".,,, .... ,,.,, .. ,, ...... , .... ,.. .'''. '' "', ...... ,.,.,',,",,',,",,.,,""., August 31 will be Director of sometime next fall, though no date Cory Kinman, a sophomore, lar subject and vice versa, strengthen­ the new Performing Arts Center has been set. leamed the hard way what it takes to ing both of your studying, It's also nice . ~ Bryan Rives's last day at UM-St. "With a firm in place, we will succeed in college, to have friends to study with because Louis, then be able to work on an opening "Everything requires a sacrifice." you can chat with them for a while Rives, who was hired in schedule," Samples said, Kinman says. "You have to sacrifice when you need a break. January, was fired over the sum­ According to Rives, at the end things on a weekly basis. To succeed at "Go out ;vith your friends to some­ mer; his termination is one of sev­ of this coming January or the anything, something has to be compro­ where lrke Village Inn and study ' eral cost-cutting methods of UM­ beginning of February, the building mised," together," advises junior Melissa st. Louis to be implemented by the should be in the "substantial com­ After a while, when you've gotten Harvey, 'Take classes that your friends spring, pletion" phase, meaning that the into a habitual routine of studying, ha\'e, 1bat way you can go out togeth- ~ "I worry whether the Center can outside of the building will be fin­ you1l be amazed at how much you can er and study and you're hanging out at truly open and how it will be fund­ ished and the process of complet­ find solace in it. It may sound incon­ the same time." ed in the future," Rives said, ing the inside of the building will ceivable-especially to those who party No matter what your previous work Bob Samples, Director of then begin, hard-that YOll can get enjoyment out of etllic was before you came to college, University Communications, said The $52 million center will studying. but eventually you may you will notice a difference betWeen the Center is just one of the many include two performance spaces: a come to look at it as a comforting, bigh school and college, areas to be cut back in the next six black box theatre and a concert the­ unwinding sort of end to the day, You can mold your future any way ~ months, atre, Sometimes it's beneficial to study you want, but the clay you use gets In an attempt to decrease costs, Upon leaving UM-St. Louis, with your friends especially if they tougher and more solidified as time the University is currently seeking Rives will assume responsibility share a class with You, This gives you goes ou. Try not to get stuck in the outside management of the Center. as the new Director of Whiting a cbanre to get support from them future wishing you could have changed finn A is expected to be ill place to Auditorium in Flint, Michigan, when you are in question of a particn- the past.

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