www.unews.com NIVERSITY UMKC’s independent student newspaper since 1933 NEWS Vol. 80 // Issue 13// Nov. 12, 2012

Students in the Surabhi fashion show wear traditional attire representing the unique cultures of seven FEATURE different Indian states. Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam Surabhi celebration brings a taste of India’s 8Diwali festival to UMKC NEWS SPORTS A&E Body removed from Men’s basketball kicks off regular ‘Cover of Life’ shows off 2 Linda Hall Library is 6season with disappointing loss to 14 talent of UMKC Theatre UMKC alumnus and donor Seton Hall students

Photo by Brian Paulette 2 News Nov. 12, 2012 Vol. 80, Issue 13 News 3 NIVERSITY UMKC students walk for human trafficking awareness NEWS UMKC’s Independent Student Newspaper 1.2-mile walk has symbolic meaning Kate Baxendale Senior Staff Writer Ingram said. “I didn’t realize this was Involvement in order to get approval www.unews.com happening in Kansas City, so I tagged for the event,” he said. “I also had to About 40 participated in a 1.2-mile along with Christina to see what it contact the UMKC police in advance 5327 Holmes St. Kansas City, MO 64110 walk last Friday at UMKC to raise was about” to arrange an escort.” awareness for human trafficking both Senior Autumn Scott, and junior McEnaney said the UMKC Editor’s desk: 816-235-5402 locally and internationally. Isabel Lauderdale both recently Ambassadors sold Chiefs tickets as a Advertising: 816-235-1386 The event was hosted by the joined the UMKC Ambassadors for fundraiser to sponsor the event. Fax 816-235-6514 UMKC Ambassadors for Stopping Stopping Human Trafficking. The glowing eye glasses, red Human Trafficking. “I’m all for the cause,” Scott said. “ONLY 12” awareness bands and Kansas City is currently 5th in “Most people don’t think that they drinking water handed out at the U-News Senior Staff the U.S. based on reported instances can help, but even something small event were donated by the KC of human trafficking—about 1,650 like this [walk] is a step in the right Running Company, in which Tuttle is Editor-in-Chief Senior Staff Writer each year, according to the event’s direction. I want to bring awareness involved. Nathan Zoschke Kate Baxendale organizers. to the community. I have faith that we The glow-in-the-dark glasses were Roze Brooks The walk was 1.2 miles long in order can do it.” used as a symbol for opening one’s eyes Advertising Manager Kharissa Forte Nov. 12, 2012 Luis Ruiz Riley Mortensen to promote the “ONLY 12” campaign. Lauderdale was also surprised to to the reality of human trafficking. Kynslie Otte The number 12 represents the learn that Kansas City is considered a “We plan on having more events like Business Manager average age that a girl is forcibly raped prime location for human trafficking. this in the future—possibly another Xuan Cai Staff Photographer for profit, according to the campaign. “I recently joined the organization walk in the spring,” McEnaney said. Sai Srikar Kadiyam Production Manager “ONLY 12” benefits the Stop and I was shocked to know that this “The whole reason we are here is to Meredith Shea Production Assistant Trafficking Project, which was is happening where I live,” Lauderdale open people’s eyes. That’s the point of Aaron Cecil founded by Russ Tuttle, an area said. “I have lived in Kansas City my the goggles.” Managing Editor Kynslie Otte resident who witnessed human whole life without knowing about it. I The UMKC Ambassadors for Elizabeth Golden LaShonda Washington trafficking during his childhood years want to make a difference.” Stopping Human Trafficking are Copy Editor Distribution Manager in India as a missionary’s son. Kory McEnaney, president of the having a meeting 7 p.m. on Thursday, Roze Brooks Johanna Poppel Senior Christina Bumgarner first UMKC Ambassadors for Stopping Nov. 15, in the Student Union. Kharissa Forte heard about TSTP last spring when Human Trafficking, explained how he McEnaney said that all are welcome Michelle Heiman Faculty Adviser Johanna Poppel Jon Rand Tuttle spoke to one of her classes in organized the first annual walk for the to attend. the Bloch School. cause. [email protected] Online Editor “I became intrigued because of his “There was a lot of coordinating Sai Srikar Kadiyam passion for the cause,” said Bumgarner. with the Office of Student Bumgarner recruited her friend, Board of Publishers junior Sydney Ingram, to walk with Police interceptors and yellow tape blocked off a section of East 51st Street as officers removed a body from the grounds at Linda Hall Library. her. Photo by Nathan Zoschke “I wanted to help a good cause,” Stephen Dilks (chair) Chad King Tappecue makes barbecue high-tech Robin Hamilton Andrew Kraft Wayne Lucas Jordan Brooks Top photo: Glow-in-the-dark glasses worn by participants are symbol of opening one’s eyes to the reality of Temperature-monitoring device shows Allen Rostron Joseph Salazar human trafficking. Jon Rand Shannon Jackson Body discovered at Linda Hall Library Nathan Zoschke Catherine Saylor Above: Junior Sydney Ingram (left) and senior Christina Bumgarner participate in the 1.2-mile walk to help raise promise at American Royal debut Patrick Hilburn Michael McDonald Nathan Zoschke Editor-in-Chief campus. The body was removed from Because the Linda Hall Library is awareness of the growing local and international problem of human trafficking. Photos by Kate Baxendale Patty Wolverton bushes behind a wrought iron fence at the privately owned, the incident fell under Sai Srikar Kadiyam Staff Writer Jacob Bourret, met last year through he body of an elderly man was found northwest corner of the library’s expansive the jurisdiction of The Kansas City E-scholars. Shukla received his grounds. Police Department. We did not make last Wednesday on the grounds of new device that has its roots master’s in electrical and computer Mission: Spectators watched from outside the any announcements initially because the To provide relevant, timely coverage Linda Hall Library. in UMKC’s E-Scholars engineering in 2011.Jacob Bourret is Student Union as police interceptors and Kansas City Police assured us from the of the UMKC community by seeking truth, TAt 4:15 p.m., Kansas City police program pays homage to an undergraduate business student. yellow tape barricaded a section of East outset that the incident posed no danger fairness and accuracy in reporting while responded to an ambulance call made by Kansas City’s barbecue tradition. According to Gina Bourett, preserving the integrity of U-News as an a groundskeeper who had discovered the 51st Street to investigate the scene. to our campus. Since then, the incident A “Tappecue,” a barbecue Tappecue was envisioned when Rumors circulated on campus and has been confirmed as a suicide with a independent student-run publication. body of a Caucasian male in his 70s. temperature monitoring device, barbecue champion Chris Marks students’ Facebook and Twitter feeds. tentative identification of the victim as KCPD detective Everett Babcock said was unveiled at the “World Series approached her through E-Scholars About us: Despite this, there was little reporting of a man in his 70s, according to police. The U-News is the official the death was an apparent suicide based Barbecue” event at the American with the idea of designing a mobile the death in local media, and no information Kansas City Police said they will have independent student newspaper of UMKC, on forensic evidence and a handgun and Royal in October. app for the temperature monitoring . was released from UMKC officials until the no more information to release until the produced each week by a staff consisting entirely suicide note addressed to a relative, which The device uses thermometer Innovating Solutions accepted the morning after the incident. deceased’s next of kin are notified. That of students. were recovered from the scene. probes and a wireless connection to challenge. Since the company mainly A mass email was sent to all of UMKC process is still underway. We publish 4,000 copies each week, and According to Babcock, the death most show the temperatures of a barbecue focuses on information technology late Thursday morning with a letter from UMKC Police have been in close distribute to the Volker and Hospital Hill likely occurred within 12 hours of the call. grill pit and meat on smart phones and app development, transitioning UMKC Police Chief Michael Bongartz: contact with the Kansas City Police campuses and surrounding neighborhood The man, identified as William E. Faeth, and other mobile devices. into research and development was “Many members of our university from the beginning. Once more detailed businesses. lived within several blocks of campus. It was developed by Innovating not an easy process. community have been asking questions information is available, we will share it Letters to the Editor can be submitted by Faeth was a 1963 graduate of the College Solutions, a startup company UMKC alumnus Rahul Paropkari about an incident Wednesday afternoon with you. mail or to [email protected]. Letters should be of Arts and Sciences and a frequent donor Aniruddha Shukla created through helped Innovating Solutions create that drew a substantial police response to Thank you for your patience.” 350 words or less and are subject to edits for to UMKC. the Bloch School’s E-Scholars the initial design. It took a period the Linda Hall Library at the center of clarity. Although Linda Hall Library is privately [email protected] program. of five weeks to think of the actual campus. U-News is printed by The Kansas City Star. owned, it is surrounded by UMKC’s Volker The company team members, design and create a working model. U-News is an equal opportunity employer. Tappecue, a device that monitors the temperature of a barbecue Gina Bourret, Aniruddha Shukla and In order to market the product to grill and meat using metal probes, can transmit temperatures wirelessly. Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam Continued on Page 4 4 News Nov. 12, 2012 Vol. 80, Issue 13 News 5 Police Blotter Sustainability Corner Nov. 2 Can efficiency lead to overconsumption? ‘Being a Black Man in America’ 4:51 p.m.Arrest Officers arrested a party wanted on a warrant. Author David Owen discusses this topic at UMKC lecture Nov. 3 Event discusses cultural portrayals of African-American males Arrest Johanna Poppel Copy Editor 7:54 p.m. America’s politically neutral answer Jessica Turner Staff Writer Officers cited a party at 51st and Oak for driving while to the problem is to make energy-using Left: Darius Jackson suspended and took him to jail for municipal warrants. Are our sustainability efforts only machines more efficient. s part of an event titled “Being a Black Man (right) and Lane Burris hurting the environment? Are we “going “The United Nations has called it (center) lead a panel Nov. 5 in America,” participants gathered at the green” all wrong? [efficiency] the most widely available discussion about 4:54 p.m.Larceny African-American History and Culture how black males are David Owen visited the Student untapped energy resource in the world,” The victim left her phone in a restroom of Royal Hall House (5245 Rockhill Rd.) last Thursday to raise perceived by society and returned to find it missing. Union on Nov. 8 to discuss his latest Owen said. A and themselves. awareness of how black men are perceived in book, “The Conundrum: How Scientific Owen revealed that the true problem Pictured left is Meosha American culture. Nov. 6 Innovation, Increased Efficiency, and lies in the relationship between Smith-Russell. Hosted by The African-American Student Union University Violation Good Intentions Can Make Our Energy efficiency and consumption. Improved 4:44 p.m. (TAASU), the event began with participants spliting Below: TAASU members The suspect was found in the metered parking behind and Climate Problems Worse,” as part of efficiency seems like the answer to our into three groups to play a game of “musical rooms.” participate in a panel the Fine Arts Building in possession of a parking pass the Cockefair Lecture series. exceeding energy consumption, except it discussion led by Lane Every 15 minutes, each group traveled to a new that had been reported lost. Owen opened listeners’ minds to only drives our desire to consume more Burris, Darius Jackson, room that focused on issues affecting black males: Demetrius Mays and his latest discovery: a vicious cycle energy. 5:00 p.m. Larceny stereotypes and statistics, media influence and David Jordan Jr. of how improvements in efficiency For example, the goal of faster internet A package was not opened by the intended recipient relationships. are actually fueling demand for more connections was to save time spent Bottom: Chelsia Potts and a winter coat and candy were found to be missing In each room, students discussed the three different energy. He explained how energy online, but it has instead made us want leads a discussion in Oak Street Residence Hall. topics, exchanging opinions, posing questions and about relationships, consumption increases with wealth, and to spend more time online by reducing offering solutions to common misconceptions and dating and family Nov. 7 that consuming energy also leads to connection lag, and thus consume more misrepresentations of black men. values. 8:42 a.m.Larceny increased wealth. This shows how energy energy. Photos by Jessica Turner The first room, in which stereotypes and University employees found a “Explorer” board to be consumption has made the United Owen shared a story he heard on statistics were discussed, presented both facts and missing from a storage area in Flarsheim Hall. States so prosperous, but has also made NPR about the making of artificial generalizations about black men. Led by Erica us the world’s largest energy consumer. snow, another example of how improved 1:05 p.m. Assault Portley, Administrative Assistant of UMKC “We are just about five percent of the technology only increases our energy The victim reported he had juice thrown in his face after Intercollegiate Athletics, students said they felt world’s population, but we consume 25 consumption. “I feel like the room rotation was the most he cursed at the suspect for not sharing his political black males were more commonly associated with percent of the world’s energy,” Owen Snow making machines used in ski powerful part of the event,” Smith-Russell said. “It’s views in the Student Success Center. sports and entertainment than areas such as business said. “If you don’t count countries, then resorts use a lot of energy and water, but David Owen speaks at the Student Union one thing to just talk about something, but when Assist KCPD orientation and intellectual sophistication. 4:23 p.m. the single largest energy consumer is the as the machines became more efficient theater on Thursday, Nov. 8 to discuss you can actually see the words and images and the Officers assisted KCPD with a call on the property of how scientific innovation and increased Some stereotypes discussed included being U.S. military.” and affordable, the demand increased. conversations that come from that, it’s very powerful. Linda Hall Library. efficiency have had a negative effect. athletically gifted. Minstrel shows and other Owen used statistics to illustrate Ski resorts are now open longer, Photo by Johanna Poppel “People said some things that I didn’t expect to forms of comedy poking fun at black males have Nov. 8 the military’s high level of energy which increases the number of travellers, hear, and they actually made me think about things been exploitative entertainment catering to white Suspicious Activity consumption. The average solider in increasing energy demand. This problem in a different way than how I’d thought about them 12:17 p.m. standards of the way we live. The audiences. The reporting party said she saw someone looking over Afghanistan consumes 22 gallons of oil also requires resorts to have such before.” widespread use of air conditioning Other stereotyped personality traits of black men the bathroom stall at her in the Student Success Center. a day, seven times the rate of the average machines in order to stay in business. Students talked about how to defeat the in homes, offices and cars has led to that were discussed included anger and intimidation. American, but 55 times the rate of the The same goes for fuel-efficient cars. perpetuation of negativity by being living examples 7:20 p.m.Larceny less time spent outside during hot The discussion of media influence in the second average Chinese. Consumers only want to drive more of positive people, but not just inside the walls of the The victim left his watch unattended in Oak Street weather months. Consumers consider it room was led by Shawnta Clark, a graduate assistant “Half of all the U.S. Marines killed when they buy more fuel-efficient cars Culture House. Participants said that they consider Residence Hall and returned to find it missing. unbearable to live without these luxuries. for Multicultural Student Affairs. Photos on the in Afghanistan and Iraq were killed that save money at the pump. It gives it a responsibility to rise above the impressions that It is time for us to start thinking about walls featured famous black men throughout history, 9:12 p.m.Warrant Arrest supporting fuel transportation,” Owen consumers leverage to use more energy have been made of them by society. the reasons why we consume and not ranging from President Barack Obama to comedian Officers arrested a party at 54th and Rockhill with said. since they think that they are being more “As far as being a man in front of a camera and merely justify our actions with improved Dave Chappelle to slain Florida teen Trayvon municipal warrants after a traffic stop. Owen also explained how the growth efficient and economical. actually practicing what you preach, it’s a moral technologies. Martin. Students considered how public figures have of U.S. energy consumption is outpacing Owen also explains how our large and an ethical issue,” Burris said. “Anybody can do contributed to the views of black men. population growth. supply of energy only leads to expected [email protected] the right thing in front of a group, but to do it on The discussion of relationships in the third room your own without any kind of pressure takes a lot of was led by Chelsia Potts, a graduate assistant for strength. And developing that strength is the only Multicultural Student Affairs. Students confronted way that we can really ensure that this happens.” beliefs about family values and interracial Some comments addressed the residual Tappecue: Continued from Page 3 relationships. psychological conflicts with which many African- After the rotation sequence, the groups joined Americans struggle as part of a culture that has together to reflect on the three different themes in a investors, the team used kickstarter. but he fell short of the large target including 98.1 FM and KMBC endured—and continues to endure—social injustice. discussion panel led by students Lane Burris, Darius com, a website designed to share amount he had hoped to achieve. Channel 9. “This event was about what we can do to dig Jackson, Demetrius Mays and David Jordan Jr. inventions with potential investors. With the funds raised through The team was also interviewed by deeper and solve this problem,” Smith-Russell said. “It’s basically a political dialogue about the image A five minute video showed live the marketing campaign, Innovating a Michigan-based Barbeque radio “This conversation has been had by various people, society has, and the image we have of ourselves,” footage of a family cooking barbecue Solutions took Tappecue to the service named “the grilling guys.” but it’s more about what we’re going to do following Burris said. and playing a game of soccer. The American Royal, which the team Like many inventions that set out the conversation; where we are going to go from TAASU Culture Chair Meosha Smith-Russell device monitored the temperatures members said was the perfect with lofty goals, industry experts here.” planned the evening event to help introduce new so that the family wasn’t forced to opportunity to connect with barbecue showed enthusiasm for the device, The purpose of TAASU is twofold: “to foster a sense students on campus to the organization and to open wait idly by the grill. experts throughout the industry. but suggested minor changes in of community among African-American students at a dialogue about diversity. The video ends with the marketing Although they said some potential order to enhance efficiency. UMKC,” and, “to stimulate the intellectual, political, “It is not limited to just black people,” she said. slogan, “You will always be one tap consumers seemed interested in the Overall, team members said they cultural, and social growth of all students,” according “It is not limited to men. I’d love to tell people that, away from your Barbecue.” product, commercial production has were pleased with the response. to its purpose and mission statements. because I love hearing the opinions of other races.” Innovating Solutions’ kickstarter. yet to begin. TAASU’s next general body meeting will be at 6 [email protected] Left to right: Aniruddha Shukla, Rahul Paropkari, Gina Bourett, Jacob Although Smith-Russell created specific questions com project was received well. Shukla In addition to promotion efforts, p.m. on Nov. 14 in the Student Union. Bourett, Tanvi Narkhede at the World Barbecue Series event at the to guide the dialogue, the atmosphere was casual said that the 33 backers provided a the team appeared in various radio American Royal in Kansas City’s West Bottoms. [email protected] and open, providing an opportunity for students to decent initial flow of investment, talk shows and television outlets Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam introduce other topics. 6 Sports Nov. 12, 2012 Vol. 80, Issue 13 Sports 7 Men’s Basketball Roos crushed by Seton Hall 75-36 in opener Health Journal

Tyren Rushing Staff Writer and the entire 2010 season, led the team The Roos were also outrebounded with 9 points off the bench. He also led 44-28. Besdies Chatmon, Junior Nate See results looks ahead to nationals after 2nd place 2011 finish The men’s basketball team started the team with 8 rebounds while playing Rogers was the only player on the team Part IV: its 2012 season with a blowout loss to 18 minutes. The Pirates were led by with more than 5 rebounds. Kate Baxendale Senior Staff Writer held each year in the spring. the Seton Hall Pirates 75-36 at South Fuquan Edwin’s 16 points. The game was part of the 2012 Hall of “It [audition] is a one-day process that Orange, N.J. The Roos trailed 34-22 at halftime. Fame Tip-Off Tournament. The Pirates includes a pom section, a hip-hop section The Roos shot 15-for-48 from the field Junior Kirk Korver and Tyler led the play in the Big East Conference and were 10 he UMKC dance team has undergone a major transformation since the and a jazz section,” she said. “Then you and 3-for-15 from the free-throw line. team with 6 points each in the first half, picked to finish 14th in a conference arrival of Coach Michele Morgan in have to learn a routine that includes certain They also committed 20 turnovers, 5 by where the Roos only shot 33.3 to the preseason poll. The Roos were predicted Ingredients 2006. She coached the nationally ranked technical aspects such as toe touches and reserve guard Thomas Staton. The Pirates Pirates’ 52.4. Poor shooting and turnovers to finish 7th in the Summit League. TUniversity of South Carolina dance team for pirouettes. There are about four or five judges converted those 20 turnovers into 30 ultimately doomed the Roos. The Roos, who won only two road or six years before taking over a UMKC dance that critique you and then determine if you points. Trinity Hall, who led the team games last season, open their home program that was practically nonexistent. are qualified to be on the team.” The Roos had only 6 assists, 4 of which last season with 10 points per game, schedule Nov. 13 at Swinney Recreation The UMKC dance team placed 2nd at the The team practices two hours, twice a came from sophomore starting point disappointed with 1-for-5 from the field Center, against Division II Lincoln less national competition in Daytona Beach, Fla., week. guard Estan Tyler. and 1-for-5 from the free throw line. He University (Mo.). Junior Fred Chatmon, healthy again finished with only 3 points and 1 rebound Shannon Hutsler last year, and 4th in 2009 and 2010. “We are expected to be active every day,” [email protected] Photo courtesy of UMKC Athletics Morgan began recruiting dance majors junior Georgie Zitsch said. “The general after missing several games last season in 21 minutes. from the Conservatory of Music and Dance. expectation is cardio four times a week and Kharissa Forte Copy Editor She said the dance program did not have weightlifting two times a week. We are on Men’s Soccer scholarships available for these athletes our own when it comes to conditioning before she moved to Kansas City, but because outside of practice so we are on an honor While replacing salty and sweet snacks with fruits of her efforts, scholarships have been awarded system.” Roos’ season ends with second loss to Western Illinois and other ideal alternatives, considering packaged to 16 of the 22 members of this year’s team. Edwards considers these expectations snacks like 100-calorie packs may be a good plan. Dan Moreno Staff Writer included 22 fouls, with the Roos receiving Defender and captain Guerrero Pino Morgan has extensive experience as a necessary. In addition to the general nutrition facts, paying three yellow cards and the Leathernecks couldn’t hide his disappointment. coach, cheerleader and dancer. She cheered “When nationals rolls around you can attention to the list of ingredients is going to be Western Illinois defeated UMKC at two. Western Illinois, playing on its home “It is sad to lose like this, especially for the Cincinnati Bengals and danced for definitely tell which teams have been in shape essential in achieving weight loss goals. Macomb, Ill., for the second time in a field, used the victory as springboard to when you’ve worked this hard,” he said. a nationally ranked University of Kentucky throughout the season and which teams have UMKC personal trainer Shannon Hutsler explains week, but the second loss hurt much the championship, defeating top-seeded “Now we have to go back home and focus dance team before she turned to coaching. not, so it really pays off to keep up with the Carlie Kuhnhenn (left) and Shaunika Leonzon practice their leaping skills on Nov. 7, 2012. why. Photo by Kate Baxendale worse. Oakland 3-1 Sunday. on finishing the semester.” . Captain Erika Edwards said that workouts,” Edwards said. “They taste fantastic and they’re low in calories, but That loss came Friday in a semifinal With a 5-2 record in the Summit Thursday night at the pre-tournament competition for a dance team spot has The team this year earned its third there are probably over 20 ingredients in there. That’s match in the Summit League soccer League the Roos, who finished 7-10- banquet, three Roos, defender Michael intensified in the past two years as the consecutive fully-paid bid to nationals for because these products are trying to take nothing and championships, ending the Roos’ season 2 overall, were seeded second in the Oakley and forwards Jordan Rideout and program built its reputation and brought in its showing at the National Dance Alliance week is a social event where we get to see our much more laid-back, as long as we are ready make it taste really good,” she said. with a 1-0 loss in overtime. tournament. David Sarabia, were named first-team dance majors. summer camp at Missouri State. friends and fellow students.” to do our best,” Edwards said. Take a look at Kellog’s Special K, for example. A The Leathernecks won in the 94th They were matched with third-seeded All-Summit League. About 50 percent of team members are “I think the big thing is that this [dancing] The team uses basketball games to practice UMKC Athletics is sponsored by adidas, popular go-to in the healthy snack department with minute when forward Nathan Bruinsma Western Illinois, which defeated the Roos “Of course it is an honor to win dance majors, according to Morgan. is part of our social lives,” Edwards said. performing in front of crowds. which pays for all team uniforms and low numbers in calories, sodium and sugar, Special knocked in a header after a pass from the 2-1 the previous Saturday at the end of individual awards,” said Rideout, “but we Edwards explained the audition process “Performing at the basketball games twice a “The [basketball] game performances are equipment. The UMKC dance team is known K’s product line markets itself as an ideal swap from for wearing glitzy and somewhat revealing right side was directed near the middle of the regular season. all know soccer is a team sport and we other options. However, the ingredient lists on these athletic wear. the UMKC box. Sad faces dominated the UMKC didn’t get what we wanted.” products may be lengthy and full of many unknown “My first year dancing, Coach was kind It was a ruggedly played match and bench while the home team celebrated. [email protected] items. of getting us used to wearing our uniforms,” “When you look at the ingredients on a box, if Zitsch said. “At first I felt somewhat there’s more than 10 listed, then there’s probably a uncomfortable but now I am used to them.” better choice out there,” Hutsler said. Edwards also felt slightly uncomfortable If a candy bar-styled snack is a must-have, GNC initially wearing the half-top uniforms, but offers a line called KIND that is sure to satisfy. she realized that every college dance team With 11 varieties like Blueberry Pecan Plus Fiber, wears similar attire. Scoreboard Chocolate Cherry Cashews Plus Antioxidants “This is pretty collegiate—all college teams and Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Plus Protein, do this,” she said. “When we are at nationals Basketball—Men’s Soccer—Men’s Volleyball KIND Bars contain up to 14 ingredients. They can surrounding by hundreds of other dancers Overall Record: 0-1 Overall Record: 7 – 10 – 2 Overall Record: 17 – 12 be expensive at $30 for a box of 12 (that’s $2.50 for wearing similar outfits it seems much more Nov. 9—UMKC 36, Seton Hall 75 Conference Record: 5 – 2 Summit League: 9 – 7 one bar), but GNC usually offers web discounts and normal to us than what other people think.” Up next: Nov 3—UMKC 1, Western Illinois 2 Nov. 4—UMKC 3, South Dakota State membership discounts that significantly lower the As a dance major, Edwards tries to UP NEXT: Nov. 13—vs. Lincoln (Mo.), Nov. 9—UMKC 0, Western Illinois 1 1 cost. maintain a healthy diet, consisting mostly at Swinney Recreation Nov. 8—UMKC 3, Omaha 1 A more feasible option is Planter’s NUTrition of apples, carrots and eggs. Dancers are Center, 7:05 p.m. Basketball—Women’s UP NEXT: Nov. 16—IUPUI/Fort Mixes, which include 10-12 ingredients. Ranging commonly believed to have unhealthy eating Nov. 17-18—Naismith Overall Record: 0 – 1 Wayne (Summit League from $5 – 6, the mixes are available in cans and habits, but Edwards eats normally, and said Memorial Basketball Hall of Nov. 9—UMKC 51, Missouri Western, Championship Semifinals) at convenience boxes of six to seven packs for on-the- that she tries not to restrict herself “too Fame Tip-Off, Uncasville, 68 Fargo, N.D. go ease. The varieties are extensive and include Heart much.” Conn. UP NEXT: Nov. 13—vs. Southeast Nov. 17—TBA (Summit Healthy Mix, Men’s Health Recommended Mix and Basketball game performances give Missouri State at Swinney League Championship Finals) Omega-3 Mix among others. audiences just a small preview of the team’s Cross Country Recreation Center, 7:00 p.m. at Fargo, N.D. The best snacks with minimum ingredients are abilities. Nov. 9—NCAA Midwest Regionals Nov. 15—vs. St. Louis at going to be unpackaged. Fresh fruit, raw vegetables “I wish people could see us at nationals,” (hosted by Missouri State) Swinney Recreation and raw nuts all have just one ingredient. Zitsch said. “I think when people see us Men: 15th (482 points) Center, 7:00 p.m. [email protected] perform at games they think that’s all we are Women: 30th (866 points) Nov. 18—vs. Colorado at about. But those routines are easy, short little UP NEXT: Nov. 17—NCAA Cross Swinney Recreation numbers. At nationals we do much harder Country Championships (hosted by Dance team members have two hour practices each week to prepare for the rigorous competitions. Members are expected to maintain a strict diet tricks. It’s like a 30-minute cardio workout.” Center, 1:05 p.m. visit us online and physically active daily routines. Photo by Kate Baxendale Louisville) [email protected] www.unews.com 8 Feature Nov. 12, 2012 Vol. 80, Issue 13 Feature 9 captions

Left:A lively dance performance by the Jaffa group is part of a seven-song medley. The medley incorporated popular Indian hip-hop songs, followed by the popular song ‘Gangnam Style.’

Right: Keerthi Uppalapati performs a classical Indian dance called ‘Bharatanatyam,’ which is based on the style of ancient temple dancers.

Below: A painting called ‘Welcome Art’ by Karthik Kesanakurthi incorporates various symbols representing different Indian states. Pictured center is the Taj Mahal. In the upper right corner is Charminar in Hyderabad.

Bottom right: A folk dance by Anudhriti Kashyap incorporates vibrant traditional dress and an entertaining performance. Photos by Sai Srikar Kadiyam Surabhi Event brings a taste of India’s Diwali festival to UMKC

Sai Srikar Kadiyam Staff Writer Surabhi with a mix of activities and traditional This was followed with a performance by Student Mayuri Patil was the center of dress representing India’s many cultures. Jyothi Samuel Kumar Arapally, who sang and attention with three songs performed in three India is a land of diversity. Its 28 states and This year’s Surabhi has been expanded from played the guitar, bringing a soothing, pleasant different Indian languages. seven territories each have a unique culture. previous celebrations at UMKC. ambience to the theater. Next came stand-up comedian Kapil Jain, More than 1,000 languages are spoken. Performances were rated by a panel of Next came solos by Ph.D. student Aadit who got plenty of laughs.A duet by Tanvi Festivals play an important part in judges and prizes were given to outstanding Modi, who has excited crowds in each of the Narkhede and Vijay Walunj and a solo by showcasing the customs of each state, but one participants. past three Surabhi events. Bhargava Thondapu made the show even more festival, Diwali, is celebrated throughout India Jatinder P. (J.P.) Singh, general manager The biggest eye-catcher of the event is entertaining. In English, Diwali is called the “festival of of UMKC Dining services and Lashondra the fashion show, which brought thunderous That was followed by Yogesh Suhag covering lights.” Randolph of the Activities and Program Council applause. Students wore attire representing the the One Direction song, “What makes You During the festival, oil-filled clay lamps are (APC) were the chief guests and judges. Many cultures of their respective home states in India. Beautiful.” displayed in each household and public spaces professors also participated. The atmosphere was upbeat and marked by The event also included the invocation of to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. Students dressed in bright, colorful traditional national pride as students walked on the stage to the New ISA executive committee for the Firecrackers are set off to drive off evil spirits. attire brought the joy of Diwali to the event. a recording of the Indian National song, “Vande 2013 academic year. It includes Sashi Saripalle, On Sunday, UMKC’s Indian Student Guests were welcomed with a colorful art Matram.” Vikas Gottemukkula , Nikhil Kassetty, Varun Association (ISA) kicked off Diwali two days display by Karthik Kesanakurthi and a rangoli The show continued with dance performances Musku, Harshakiran Nimmagadda, Usha early with a customary celebration of Surabhi, a artwork by Mayuri Patel. by students Tanvi Narkhede, Anudhriti Kashyap Patil, Prathyusha Thokala, Tapsy Thum, Sriram cultural fest at the Student Union Theater. The show started with the National Anthem and Harish Varma, followed by a song by Tankasala, Anudeep Perasani and Harika Surabhi is anticipated by both Indian fol¬¬lowed by the Indian National Anthem. Bhavani Ramineedi and Nadini Parmi Vemula. students and others on campus who appreciate The show was introduced with a melodic, Priya Ayenger offered a a pleasant spiritual “Just being a part of the event by itself gives its cultural flair, colorful traditional attire, music spiritual song in Hindi by Mayuri Patil, a Civil song, then Adele’s “I Set Fire to the Rain.” me immense joy,” said ISA organizer Sashi and dance. Engineering student. Next came a dance performance by “Jaffa Saripalle “This is one time of the year where Many students consider Surabhi celebrations It was followed with a performance by Keerthi, Gang,” which kept the show lively and the everyone shares the same passion – Surabhi. similar to those in India, although it is not who performed a popular Indian classical audience entertained. The show culminated Surabhi is one of the most awaited events, and convenient for them to celebrate Diwali as it is dance form called “Bharathnatyam.” That was with the surprise hip-hop performance medley I thought this year Surabhi was even more traditionally celebrated in India due to the lack followed by another song, “Mayuri Patil,” and a by a group of male students dancing to seven entertaining.” of time and resources for preparation in the U.S. dance performance by the “Bhargava Thondapu, different songs, once again drawing huge [email protected] Each year, students at UMKC celebrate the Pramod,Krishna,” a student trio. applause. 10 Arts & Entertainment Nov. 12, 2012 Vol. 80, Issue 13 A&E 11 album review the great outdoors film review Stone Sour provides what works, James Bond better than ever in ‘Skyfall’ but not what’s new Tattoo Brush Creek: Joey Hill Staff Writer of the week Elizabeth Golden Managing Editor artwork depicting stained and darkened “Skyfall” is definitely slow to progress, and heroine tied to his side, so this should not be photographs of dilapidated houses A scenic path the villain isn’t even announced until more considered criticism, but rather an atypical It only takes the first 38 seconds and fields under intense storm clouds, kyfall” brings life to the 50th than halfway through the film. aspect. of “House of Gold & Bones Part I” making it clear this will be heard during through the anniversary of the James Bond However, after this point, the film truly As someone who was raised with Pierce to realize it was recorded for a can of the credits of the next found-footage series. If there were one film to begin takes off and reaches gold. Brosnan and Sean Connery, the transition to Monster. horror movie set in an abandoned heart of the city the“S series, this would be it. This Bond is worth seeing simply for the Craig still feels a bit out of the ordinary. Take for example how the first lyrics insane asylum to be produced this week. Bond is back and better than ever. magical ending. The beginning isn’t bad, but He is definitely not the stereotypical heard are “No one’s laughing now” The track “RU486” seems to be set in Stone Sour, on the other hand, makes Complete with dynamic set pieces, incredible is completely overshadowed by the climatic pretty-boy Bond, but his rugged looks give his repeated twice followed by “I’m sullen a room with torn up carpets, smashed no such distinctions and merely appears Joey Hill Staff Writer performances and emotional moments, this third act. version of Bond a distinctive feel. and sated and you can’t put a price on in walls, boarded up windows and low- to act according to a set checklist of Bond celebrates the anniversary in the best Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes does In my personal opinion, Brosnan is the me” all while presented in the tried wattage light bulbs and still manages to essentials for a metal album. possible way. a wonderful job of bringing life to Bond after Bond, but Craig does a fine job despite Brush Creek could be considered a and true painful howl of the dark-rock feel entirely generic. This is an issue with This creation is not necessarily “bad” “Skyfall” begins where the previous film a rather pathetic last few films. his elephant like ears and lack of overall main artery of Kansas City, twisting lead singer. Some bands have taken a large chunk of songs on this album, art, but more “weak” art. It can neither ended. The cinematography is beautiful and each perfection. and curving through the cityscape of this idea to speak from a deep well of which is compiled of a chunk of songs be hated nor loved, but more examined Bond (Daniel Craig) is presumed dead and actor performs his or her best. Once again, it is impossible to stress the various neighborhoods from its origin inner pain to build up their own creative meant to provide background noise as and silently avoided. the MI6 is in trouble. From the production standpoint, nothing ending enough. This could be considered both at the Blue River in Jackson County, lyrical intensity, but in the song “Gone opposed to legitimate entertainment. “House of Gold & Bones Part Obviously, death would be impossible for can be criticized besides minimal out-of-place the best and worst ending in Bond history. Mo., to neighboring Johnson County, Sovereign” it feels much too forced, and The main issue with this album has 1” is by no means a terrible album, the greatest action hero of all time, so it’s shots. Awkward blurry camera techniques are Worst only because it will be hard not to shed Kan. more so than the rest of the album. more to do with predictability than bad but “Part 2” won’t be anticipated by not long until Bond resurfaces to save his used far too often. a tear for die-hard Bond fans. Photo by Kynslie Otte The expansive 10.5-mile stretch of It’s similar in the following song quality. It sounds exactly like a metal/ many. The musicians are talented and organization from destruction. The script raises several questions which are For the first time ever, the audience is given creek has been known for flooding “Absolute Zero” in which the chorus rock album without a distinct voice. the emotional presence is apparent, Kynslie Otte Senior Staff Writer As the story progresses, Bond questions never answered, and Bond is relatively free of a glimpse of Bond’s childhood and is then throughout its history. begins with the lyrics “I can bleed Bands like Dethklok, Slipknot, or even however, they clearly have yet to find his loyalty to M ( Judi Dench) as a nightmare smart-aleck responses. taken on an emotional journey through his It was also known for a scandal if I wanna bleed” and “I can feel if I Theory Of A Dead Man work because their own unique sound. from her past reemerges. Bond’s traditional sarcastic sense of humor past. For Bond fans, this is an amazing turn Kendra Folsom is a junior transfer student with involving Tom Pendergast, whose feel the need” coupled with the album they have their own unique sound. Audience members without any previous is what has made Bond, Bond. That, and of events. [email protected] multiple tattoos, but she prefers ink without a specific powerful political machine controlling interest in Bond shouldn’t be seeing this film, vodka martinis (shaken, not stirred). The film Also, an interesting dynamic is developed meaning. Folsom received her first tattoo four days after the Jackson County Democratic Party since several key pieces of Bond’s history is not completely void of sarcasm. between Bond and M, and the characters are her 18th birthday, and now has 11 total. in the 1930s used government money are revealed that would confuse unfamiliar Several lines are laughable, but overall the showcased in a fulfilling way, giving light to “I know the consequences of disliking a tattoo, so I no to fund his own businesses. One of viewers. film is lacking the signature Bond language. their incredible relationship. longer get tattoos that have exact meanings,” Folsom said. those businesses was the Ready- ‘Vagina Monologues’ The film begins with the usual 15-minute Also, “Skyfall” is without a steady Bond girl. If you are a Bond fan, this is a must- “Flowers are vague, and they are beautiful by themselves Mixed Concrete Company, which action scene in which nothing is really Obviously, Bond has his ladies, but none of see film. If you couldn’t care less and want without having to mean anything.” paved Brush Creek through the Plaza revealed. them could be considered a Bond girl since entertainment, this may be exciting but the Women’s Center holds auditions Folsom’s most significant tattoo is a set of flowers on area. However, Brush Creek may be Bond is Bond, after all, and he wouldn’t be not one is consistent throughout. overall feel will go unnoticed. her hip. more widely known for the rumor of “It is the beginning of a work in progress to cover Bond without a bunch of fighting in tuxedos. It’s interesting to see Bond without a [email protected] for popular production Pendergast burying bodies under the both my upper legs, creating an Earth/Air/Fire/Water concrete. Michelle Heiman Copy Editor Kroner said people who audition theme,” she said. “The flowers represent the Earth, This myth was thoroughly concert review range from age 18 to people in their 60s. which is the element that I most strongly identify with. I squashed after city workers broke Created to evoke awareness about “Their passion for being involved is especially love the lotus for its significance in Buddhism, up the concrete in the 1980s for re- domestic violence, the “Vagina always something that’s my favorite a philosophy that I enjoy learning about. Furthermore, pavement, but the Creek still offers a Monologues” auditions were held last part of being involved in this,” she said. the tattoo accentuates a part of my body that I really love historical presence. Regina Spektor touches Kansas City fans Friday and Saturday by the UMKC “I’m glad we’re able to give them the - my legs.” It proves to be a wonderful and Women’s Center. opportunity to be a part of what’s really Folsom’s flower tattoo was done by her boyfriend, who Dan Moreno Staff Writer "The piano is not firewood, love what scenic path when visiting sites like the The performance will be 7:30 p.m. a global movement.” is a tattoo artist in Kansas City, Kan., and she did not you have and you'll have more love," Kauffman Memorial Garden and the Feb. 21 in the Student Union Theater Those who audition will be notified have to pay for it. ith a big smile, bright red sang Spektor to an audience whose Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Brush as part of the Women’s Center’s V-Day Nov. 16 of the casting decisions. Many of Folsom’s family members are tattooed, but lips and her best friend speechlessness was matched by its Creek evokes a powerful presence, as Campaign, which also includes V-Men There will be a mixer for cast members some aren’t supportive of her ink decisions. accompanying on the piano, resounding applause. seen best in the area just before the workshops and educational tabling. in December, a couple of individual “My dad and his girlfriend, who both have tattoos, say Regina Spektor gave a moving and A drummer, a keyboardist and cellist Plaza, reflecting the buildings in its W The directors, Kelly Rifenbark, sessions in January, one mandatory I am going to regret them when I grow older and my emotional performance for a mostly carried out the tunes. rippling waters to create a distinct UMKC Women’s Center Violence group rehearsal and a dress rehearsal the body starts changing,” she said. “My response is that I young audience at the Music Hall last One of the evening's highlights was and peaceful sensation at Theis Park. Prevention Coordinator, and Michelle night before the performance. take very good care of my body. I eat healthy and exercise, Wednesday. a guest appearance by Jack Dishel. In This summer marked the first Kroner, Victim Services Adjudication “We want people to come onstage and I don’t go to tanning beds and I use sunscreen. My tattoos Promoting her latest album, "What addition to being the guitarist for the Renée Blanche auditioned for her fifth annual Brush Creek Art Walk, a Advisor, said approximately 20-30 be seen as genuine, everyday people,” will be as beautiful as I let them be.” We saw from the Cheap Seats," the opening act, Dishel is married to Spektor. production of “Vagina Monologues.” competition in which painters create people pre-registered to audition. Rifenbark said. “They can even have the Photo by Michelle Heiman Folsom does not have any regrets about her tattoos, singer-songwriter from New York (via Together, they performed "Call Them outdoor observations of the Creek “We can audition up to 40 [people] script on stage with them, so that people even though the lotus flower covers up ink she no longer Moscow, Russia) played songs spanning Brothers” in Russian. The rendition of from different perspectives. They if need be,” Rifenbark said. “It’s based realize these are real women’s stories.” wanted. her entire career. "On the Radio" and "The Prayer" by Francois Villon drew were judged in an exhibition at the on the number of monologues Eve has Mitra Pedram, who earned her mind,” she said to prospective viewers of “I get vague tattoos now,” she said. “I’m not into getting "Fidelity" were a couple of her greatest cheers from the crowd as Spektor spoke UMKC Gallery of Art. asked us to perform. This year, we’re teaching certificate at UMKC in 2010, the “Vagina Monologues.” anybody’s name, not even dead relatives. I do not think I hits performed along with the newer of her love for "Old Russia." The walk along Brush Creek is wanting to cast 20-25 people.” auditioned Friday, and had performed Renée Blanche, a community member will regret any more of my tattoos because I now choose "How" and "Small Town Moon," which True to her timid personality, Spektor most beautiful during fall. With the Anyone who identifies as female in the 2010 “Vagina Monologues.” and KCUR employee, auditioned for the things that don’t need to have a lot of meaning attached have the potential to become classics. apologized after a mistake, making her vibrant change of color and cool air, is eligible to audition for the “Vagina “The ‘Vagina Monologues’ is a fifth time on Friday, having performed to them - they can work well standing alone, with other Without a doubt, Spektor is a musical start a song over. "I am sorry, I get so one can enjoy simple tree gazing and Monologues.” collection of stories that makes you four times. tattoos, or as a story.” phenomenon, but her deep and powerful distracted," she said. The audience watch ducks swim around the Creek’s Students, staff, faculty and community think about women in different ways,” “Be prepared for some raw subject Folsom plans to get more tattoos in the future, as long lyrics truly set her away from the crowd. didn't seem to mind and cheered her on. waters. members are encouraged to audition. she said. matter and a raw presentation,” she as she stays healthy and still has room on her body. She is a natural storyteller, and her Spektor and her band returned to The Creek succeeds at escorting “We want a diverse cast,” Rifenbark Lola Oduyeru, who graduated in May said of the Monologues. “It combines songs cover an array of subjects from the stage following a standing ovation walkers, joggers and cyclists around said. “We want people sitting in the with a bachelor’s in political science, the comedy and drama of real women’s If you or someone you know has a tattoo of significance and musings on love to observations about after her last song. She performed fan the city, an ideal way to venture audience and looking up and finding also auditioned Friday. experiences.” would like to be featured in the “Tattoo of the Week” column, society. favorites "Us" and "Samson," and the around without using a car. themselves in the cast.” “Make sure you watch with an open [email protected] please contact [email protected]. The adoring crowd stood in awe of the audience of more than 2,000 sang along [email protected] [email protected] artist's raw talent and fervent passion for with her. her craft as if it were a recital. [email protected] Regina Spektor sings and plays the piano. Photo by Dan Moreno 12 A&E Nov. 12, 2012 Vol. 80, Issue 13 A&E 13 theatre review ‘Fifty Shades of Gay’ ‘The Cover of Life’ showcases UMKC queens UMKC production boasts top student talent Jessica Turner Staff Writer would do. It’s a character. Herrera also explained that “straight Meredith Shea Production Manager transforms into Sybil. process is living in the moment every UMKC Pride Alliance, in association drag” does not indicate a performer’s sexual On and off stage, Harvey is flamboyant night and not making it seem rehearsed, with the campus’s LGBTQIA community, orientation, but rather the gender that his or hough “The Cover of Life” has a and energetic, immediately capturing the but living in the actual circumstances of organized a drag show titled “Fifty Shades of her character portrays. So, if the personality slow plot progression, the action audience’s attention. Aunt Ola,” Russell said. Gay” last Wednesday at the Student Union represented corresponds with the performer’s throughout the play is compelling. As if it is the very source of her dynamic From any UMKC theatre production, a Theater. actual gender, that performer is considered It is 1943 in small town Sterlington, performance, she clenches onto the nicely designed set is expected. Produced by Pride Alliance Vice President straight drag. T For “The Cover of Life,” scenic designer La. Three sisters-in-law—Tood, Sybil and attention from opening line to curtain call. Kalaa Wilkerson and hosted by Nic Storm, Decadence initiated the evening by making Weetsie—are each married to a different Harvey is a scene-stealer and brings an Jeff Ridenour, a second year master’s of 2012 King of Show Me Pride, and local drag one thing clear: Cliffert brother. They live together with air of confidence other actors should strive fine arts student, exceeded expectations. queen Moltyn Decadence, audience members “I am a man,” she said. their mother-in-law, Aunt Ola, while the for. Immediately upon walking into the laughed, applauded and engaged with the Moltyn Decadence’s demanding attitude boys are away at war. Seasoned UMKC actress Grace James C. Olson Performing Arts Center performers. and sarcastic-but-charming side captivated Kate, a New York Life Magazine reporter, Knobbe also made herself known in her Room 116, the world in which the play From comedic anecdotes to passionately- the audience. Her charismatic presence kept is assigned to write a story about the portrayal of Kate. lives came alive with a 360-degree design. presented acts, the crowd was entertained. the crowd engaged through each wardrobe southern women, who are living without Now a senior studying music and The audience sat on three sides of the Originally, the event was supposed to be change and humorous conversation. the help of men. Kate is not thrilled with theatre, Knobbe revealed top potential as hand-built stage, immersed in the play as on Oct. 11 to honor National Coming Out The room stayed alive during the the assignment, but soon grows attached she immaculately executed her role that part of the same world the characters live Day, but the organization was unable to secure performances that followed. to the Cliffert wives. called for a detail oriented performance in. access to the Student Union Theater for that Ricky Thunder took the stage wearing an The lives of these women are rich with necessary for success Ridenour tops off his design KC Sunshine performed dance moves date, so it was postponed. Army T-shirt, and energized the crowd with a identical to Michael Jackson’s. He embodied Above: Moltyn Decadence reminds the dreams and the audience is taken along for “My favorite part was the people I got with personal photos from his great audience at “Fifty Shades of Gay” that “We definitely jumped through some dance routine to the song “Tickets” by Maroon well-known versions of Jackson through hit the ride. to work with,” Knobbe said. “It was a good grandmother, which are enlarged and hurdles to be here,” said Pride Alliance 5. “I am a man.” In the second act, a series of secrets are family and it was fun to do a show with so hung around the space. songs, costumes and backup dancers. Below: KC Sunshine, the drag persona of Diversity Officer Seto Herrera, who performed Thunder entertained the crown by pulling UMKC Pride Alliance will hold its next revealed and disaster looms, leaving the many meaty roles for women. That doesn’t Even a few live leaves are scattered under the name “KC Sunshine.” Pride Alliance Secretary Roze Brooks onto the UMKC student Seto Herrera, performs biannual drag show in the spring, which the to classic Michael Jackson hits. family torn apart and Kate on a train back happen very often.” around the playing area to create a more Herrera explained that instead, the event stage. to New York City. Senior theatre performance major believable atmosphere. group hopes will coincide with the National Photo by Jessica Turner Aishah Harvey as Sybil in ‘The Cover of Life.’ kicked off Transgender Awareness Week, His second selection was also by Maroon 5, Day of Silence in April. Ron Schaeffer, director and UMKC Chelsea Russell (Aunt Ola) offered an With an increasing UMKC Photo by Brian Paulette which will include several events to promote dedicating the song “Daylight” to his fiancé, Theatre Professor of Stage Management, exciting pinnacle to her performance undergraduate theatre population, the transgender awareness. Pride Alliance President Brad Leach, and drag [email protected] did a fine job sculpting a play with in the second act with junior theatre department continues to execute strong A presentation titled “Life, Liberty and family, The KC Steam Punks. minimal, but significant, action into a performance major Taylor Silvestro productions. the Pursuit of Gender” will feature educator/ Although his introduction echoed a sense gratifying travel back in time. (Tood). Next semester, the undergraduates will author/performer Bear Bergman at 7 p.m. of pride for serving his country, it was a Every so often, a director perfectly casts Together, Russel and Silvestro meshed present “Drums in the Night” by Bertolt on Nov. 14 in the Student Union Theater. very emotionally charged moment for the an actor in a play. to create a refreshing and stimulating Brecht. Sidewalk chalk in the quad will display the performer, troupe members and audience. Schaeffer succeeded. performance. [email protected] names of transgender hate crime victims. Decadence danced the salsa to Jennifer In the play, sophomore Aishah Harvey “The most challenging part of the According to Herrera, “Fifty Shades of Lopez’s song “Papi,” and attempted to put the Gay” served to hit two birds with one stone by typical Zumba class to shame. cult classic review bringing performers from campus and around Widow Von’Du, who claimed the title of the city together to provide entertainment. “KC’s Original Plus-Size Barbie,” astonished “The term ‘drag’ refers to an exaggerated audience members with a flexible series of character,” Herrera said. kicks, splits and flips during her routine. Twisted seduction of ‘American Beauty’ He explained that unlike a transgender or Rose Tips sported a pair of cowgirl boots transsexual individual, a drag king or queen is while dancing to “These Boots are Made for Kharissa Forte Senior Staff Writer Lester and Carolyn’s only child, Jane University of Missouri – Columbia, plays part of a stage production, just like any actor Walking.” (Thora Birch), is a stereotypical teenager Ricky’s father, Colonel Frank Fitts. imultaneously witty and depressing, whose gothic wear and rebellious attitude The Colonel is aggressive, radical and “American Beauty” tells of repressed showcase her desire for real love. homophobic to conceal his repressed desires and untold truths while also She receives the needed love from the sexuality. One of the film’s greatest twists beingS an eye-opening film, encouraging mysterious, borderline-disturbing boy – and there are a few – involves Cooper’s the audience to realize beauty in every who lives next door, Ricky Fitts (Wes character. Once revealed, his behavior is aspect of life. Discovering the moral of the Bentley). Now known for his manipulative understood, demanding the audience to story is the core of the film’s cult classic tactics as Seneca Crane in “The Hunger reflect on consequences of self-loathing image. Games,” Bentley plays Ricky without any and repressing one’s identity. “American Beauty” centers on the flaw or error. Mena Suvari plays the role of Jane’s Burnham family through the narration of Though Ricky comes off as ”different,” good friend Angela Hayes. Seductive and the father, Lester (Kevin Spacey), who is he’s really just curious about life, finding delicate, her racy antics are enough for a man of many thoughts and few words. depth and meaning in something as Lester’s old blood to boil. Sarcastic and dry-humored, viewers are simple as a plastic bag floating in the She is suggestive and bold all at the sure to fall in love with his character as he wind, and is invigorated to capture every same time, but has a little secret of her endures an emotional and mental rampage moment with his hand-held camcorder, own. News about fueled by his mid-life crisis. often used to record Jane. Complete with valuable lessons, His wife, Carolyn (Annette Bening), is Like Jane, Ricky also endures parental stimulating plots and dramatic surprises,

an angry woman who appears to regret her abuse from his militant father and passive “American Beauty” is a must-see cult visit us online at www.unews.com life decisions. Broken and misunderstood, mother, but his pain is physical instead classic. of emotional. He and Jane’s budding YO(U-News) Carolyn becomes the antagonist as she [email protected] acts out her rage in unhealthy ways that romance is predictable, but necessary. seem to hurt those closest to her. Chris Cooper, a theatre graduate from UMKC’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1933! 14 Opinion Nov. 12, 2012 Vol. 80, Issue 13 Opinion 15

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From the editor’s desk: Meredith Shea The first Thanksgiving was come together is with food. the meal: hot dogs with macaroni Production Manager an act of thanks to God and the The delicious turkey, mashed and cheese. Wampanoags, who helped settlers potatoes and gravy, stuffing, We couldn’t afford any more, U-News, public journalism and media ethics Thanksgiving is the best holiday learn the way of the land and how cranberry sauce, green bean having depleted our Thanksgiving in the U.S. Not to say that our to become self-sustaining. casserole and pumpkin pie that allowance at the movies, but I When Abraham Lincoln decreed accompany Thanksgiving arestill remember playing with my Nathan Zoschke ethicscode.asp. afflicted by famine in southern spread among the student body. other major holidays aren’t fun, but Thanksgiving tops the chart. Thanksgiving as a national holiday unbeatable. brothers all day and actually getting Meredith Shea Editor-in-Chief Last week, U-News was Sudan. I cried when I saw the photo Despite this, the event during the Civil War in 1863, it was When I was 7 years old, I along. criticized for posting an image on at the Newseum in Washington, was not covered in the local Think about it. What other holiday has to encourage Americans to give learned it doesn’t take a fabulous But Thanksgiving isn’t about its Facebook page of a body bag D.C. Carter was also disturbed; he media or addressed by UMKC off to travel, be with family and Bashing the media has become remained as true to its origin as thanks to God for what they had meal to make Thanksgiving the gourmet food or movies. It’s about being wheeled into a van. committed suicide. administration until the morning friends and be thankful, thankful an American pastime. Thanksgiving? and ask him to “heal the wounds of best holiday. coming together for one day to Some argued that because the His photo was controversial, after the ruckus. Students had a Nathan Zoschke for our time off, even if we have Print, online and broadcast We all know the story of the the nation.” That year, my dad had to work on say, “Thank you” to God, or mom death was a suicide, such coverage but it did what journalism should. right to know about a crime scene papers to grade, papers to write or a journalists often come under fire pilgrims settling down in the new Now celebrated by Americans Thanksgiving and my mom didn’t or dad, or even to your big brother was tasteless. Many Americans casually skim that could have impacted their of many different religions,have much money to spend on a who always picked on you growing GRE to study for. for coverage of sensitive issues and bad rap, but public involvement world in 1621, and celebrating The SPJ’s Code of Ethics through written accounts of safety. Thanksgiving remains popular. dinner. up. It is the one holiday where, until for allowing editorial bias to seep in collecting and reporting the an autumn harvest with the states that journalists should, starving children in Third World Without a police report or Nearly 150 years later, families My two brothers and I were It’s about coming together recently, the entire country closes into news coverage. news is what enables credentialed Wampanoag tribe. “Be sensitive seeking or using countries, but Carter’s photo any other official account of the and friends still come together the asked to choose between buying and being thankful for life, being for a day, and nothing is expected Journalism, like every other journalists to do their job. Although Thanksgiving was interviews or photographs of those abruptly confronts viewers with a incident, the photo confirmed to fourth Thursday in November to a turkey and going to the movies. thankful for $5 in your pocket, even of you except to say, “Thanks.” profession, has its crooks and flaws. As print newspapers continue to not a formal holiday until 1863, affected by tragedy by grief,” and, thought-provoking, gut-wrenching students that a body had been offer thanks for all they have. Being kids, we chose the movie. if it’s the last $5 to your name. It has been said that the pen is lose circulation and witness their the pilgrims celebrated the first [email protected] “Show good taste. Avoid pandering reality. removed from Linda Hall Library I have learned in my lifetime I can’t even remember the movie As students, faculty and staff mightier than the sword, but the newsroom staffs trimmed to bare Thanksgiving meal on American power of the pen rests with the to lurid curiosity.” The body bag image is by no and that police were on the scene. that the best way to get family to we saw, but I certainly remember of UMKC, we get an entire week Some felt that a photo of a body means material for a Pulitzer, Others criticized the U-News, skin and bones, it is up to public soil. reader, not the writer. journalists to pick up the slack With the exception of bag crossed the line of propriety. but it was neither insensitive nor pointing out that UMKC does However, images of body bags irreverent. not have a journalism school or and counterbalance the corporate commentary and reviews, the role interests and political bias of big- of the reporter is simple—to report are depicted in various media The text that accompanied the department. accounts, as are photos of coffins. photo merely reported facts: They said that because of this, name broadcast networks like Black Friday deals make Thanksgiving memorable facts. FOX, CNN and NBC. Journalism ethics exist as a I would argue that the SPJ’s “A body was removed from student journalists at UMKC are U-News exists as an independent Elizabeth Golden beginning to turn a profit for the For me, some of my best I was 40th in line and only waited safeguard to prevent such abuses of standards exist as a safeguard bushes at the northwest corner of not “real journalists.” student newspaper to give UMKC Managing Editor year. memories have happened on four hours. power, and unlike personal ethics, against sensationalist journalism. Linda Hall Library around 6:50 Public journalism must be a students the opportunity to learn Starting in 2003, Black Friday Thanksgiving night. In 2010, I The year before, I was nowhere which are subjective, journalism Many Pulitzer Prize-winning p.m. tonight. The intersection of foreign concept to these ill-advised journalism, regardless of what their became known as the busiest remember rushing to Target from near the front and had been waiting ethics are a professional standard photographs depict unsettling 51st and Cherry was taped off students. Why would anyone camp career goals may be. shopping day of the year. work to meet up with a few friends for more than six hours. As much of conduct. subject matter, but they do so in mid-afternoon when the KCPD One doesn’t need a college out on Black Friday? The Basic interviewing, writing, Typically, stores opened at 6 holding a place in line. It was as waiting in lines may not be U-News adheres to the Society a manner that is reverent to draw responded to a call. Check back for degree or lengthy curriculum vitae question circulates every year as editing, photography and a.m. on Black Friday, but starting freezing, but no one seemed to care. everyone’s definition of fun, the of Professional Journalists (SPJ) attention to newsworthy events. updates.” to report the news. Thanksgiving comes to an end and communication skills are applicable in 2011, several retailers opened at We drank coffee and played “Never waiting is what truly makes Black Code of Ethics, which can be Kevin Carter’s 1993 Pulitzer The death occurred in a public Sleazy bloggers and gadflies the madness begins. Prize-winning photograph depicts space near the heart of the Volker who don’t follow journalism ethics to a wide range of careers. Driving past Walmart at 10 p.m. midnight. have I ever” for hours. Friday worthwhile. found online at www.spj.org/ Elizabeth Golden a vulture stalking a starving child campus, and rumors were being have given real public journalists a [email protected] might raise several questions about This year, the records are being Moments like that make lifelong The years before, I remember my the insanity of the world, since set even higher with Walmart friendships. I don’t even remember mom waking me up around 5 for opening at 8 p.m. and Target what I bought; I only remember the 6 a.m. store openings. I would standing in the freezing cold may from Target in 2010, although I not be everyone’s idea of a good closely following at 9 p.m. the wonderful time I had hanging begrudgingly get out of bed only to According to Yahoo! Finance, out with people who meant more nearly be killed by angry shoppers. went to several other stores that time. night. Same goes for Best Buy the As someone who could be the Black Friday is popular as to me than anything. These near-death experiences Tips for today’s ‘have-it-all’ woman a shopping day because the In 2011, I remember rushing to only built my appreciation for the following years. dictionary definition of crazy, I’d Black Friday deals aren’t Kharissa Forte Copy Editor like to take this time to explain why Christmas season is officially Best Buy immediately following day. The craziness and commotion failing publication into a booming school, instead of feeling rushed day activities. inaugurated and because many Thanksgiving dinner. is another aspect I love so much. incredible. success for Hearst Publications. and anxious. this unofficial holiday is so popular. The same bargains could Get rid of the employees have the day off due to The store opened at midnight Each year, I’ve rushed around the She served as editor-in-chief until Tip No. 4: Black Friday originated in 1961 probably be found any time of In the old days, women Get your spiritual negativity in life. With all I have Thanksgiving leave. and I was excited to get all my streets late at night trying to search 1997 and as the international editor Tip No. 2: in Philadelphia where it was used year without the hassle, but the sometimes had to choose between life in check. Meditation is going on, the last thing I need is for However, the real reason why shopping done while still having for commotion. until her death in August 2012. to describe the heavy traffic after hassle is truly the only part worth getting married and raising a family essential to having an effective day. someone’s negative energy to rub people camp out on Black Friday time to sleep. However, in some From Best Buy to Target to I am a dedicated wife and Thanksgiving. remembering. Tangible products or getting a degree and pursuing a I accomplish this by spending quiet off on me. delves much deeper. Yes, it’s a good ways, I’d rather wait in line until 4 Walmart, I’ve tackled them all, but mother, as well as a full-time After 1975, the term became come and go, but the incredible career. time reading the Bible and praying. I’m not talking about being there time to buy holiday gifts, but the a.m. I’ve learned the only important one student aspiring to advance in the widely known and was used to memories will stick. Women today are making If spirituality is not for you, for a friend who’s going through a deals alone aren’t enough to freeze Opening at midnight defeats the is the one where I camped out. journalism field after I graduate in explain when retailers are in “having it all” a reality by putting simply practicing deep breathing hard time. I’m talking about those outside all night. spirit of Black Friday since last year I only remember my experiences [email protected] May. I strongly believe that women Kharissa Forte the “black,” meaning they are hard work into both their personal exercises may help to get you people who rarely have anything who may have encountered life and business lives. centered. good to say. a little out of order like I did can This superwoman mentality Women who gave up on their wisely. My order of operations is achieve their goals and thrive at Become healthy became increasingly popular Tip No. 3: own dreams to have a family or faith first, family second then, me. being a wife and mother, too. from the inside out. Ensuring that in 1965 when Helen Gurley who discarded the family idea There have been times where my I take care of my health through Brown became editor-in-chief Rise and shine. for a career may not always be in priorities were out of order and my Looking for writers and editors Tip No. 1: proper diet and exercise is of high of Cosmopolitan magazine. At your corner. It’s important to build life was in utter chaos as a result. Waking up early is of the essence. priority. the time, feminists ironically relationships with women who Develop your own list of priorities, There’s no better way to start the By doing so, I’m not just discouraged the have-it-all idea. are as ambitious as you are to stay analyze how much time you need day than to get up before everyone healthier physically. I’m also a Unmoved by the opposition, else and enjoy a little “me” time. motivated. for each item and stick to it. Brown implemented her stance better person emotionally and I’m Doing this allows me to be calm [email protected] for spring semester 2013 mentally capable of juggling – Last but not least… into the magazine and turned a when I get my daughter ready for Tip No. 5: instead of struggling – my day-to- Prioritize and manage your time If interested, send a writing sample, cover letter and résumé to [email protected]. cartoon

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