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VOLUME 3S from humble' '.... ~...... ~ beginnings February 11, •-& "'. '.:' , I' to millions 2002 ' in/ormation of h~arts ISSUE 1043 .. See page 3

THECURRENTONLlNE.COM UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - ST. LOUIS UMSL weighs bike rack Burns files trademark proposal ay AMANDA MUELLER Fonnerstudent demands compensation ·········Stajj'w;-ii~;· .. ········.... ·.. ·· ··..

Martin Pion, Coordinator of the Ferguson B.IKE. project, has recent­ for his contnbution to UM-St. Louis ly presented UM-St. Louis with a pro­ i ]X>sal that would install bike parking lay NICK BOWMAN erated very little response by the stu- Edwardsville, and, to his knowledge, racks on campus. dent body. The committee met again, MUSL was still MUSL. The pUf]X>se of the pro]X>sal is to Senior Editor and decided that perhaps finals week About one year later, at an promote bike riding. The proposal is Saturday night. The basketball was not the best time to hold an event Assembly meeting on Oct. 17, 1966, currently under consideration by the teams snit up. Head coach Mark of this sort. Huffuian then moved to re- Mary Killenberg motioned to recom­ RS Chancellor of Administrative Bernsen prepares his team. And the open the contest·in the fall, and carry mend to the Chancellor that Bill Burns Services. Rivermen jog onto the floor of the over the few submissions that were receive the $25 dollar reward for sub­ Mark Twain Center, ready for another entered in the spring automatically. In mitting the name of "Rivermen" in 'The primary c.ontest. :nus is what mostpeople think addition, Huffman threw in a $25 prize the contest. Although not docu- of when someone asks about the for the winning mascot. The contest mented, MUSL apparently Rivermen - sports. was publicized throughout the campus, adopted the Ri vemlen objective of this However, for former student as well as in 'The Mizzou News" (now mascot after the contest William "Bill" BUms, 'The Rivermen" 'The Current"). in an administrative is a 36-year-old tradition that started TIlis time, the <;antest drew a bit meeting that did not project is to reduce with a simple three-<:olor pastel, which more attention, as over 30 submissions involve the Image he sketched for a shot at $25 and were entered. The Image Committee Committee or any stU­ congestion on the immortality. He received neither in met again, and chose three: The dent interest. The return. Knights (a reference to King Louis IX, motion was passed. . The time is fall 1965. The campus, who was, among other things, a soldier As of Feb. 8, 2002, roads, and clean which had recently undergone a nanle and crusader), The Geminites (a refer- Burns is still awaiting change from Normandy Residence ence to the campus's pioneering spirit), payment and certain Center· to Missouri University-St. and The Rivermen (an embodiment of unspecified "insularly our air. II Louis, was in a search of identity; and the colo~ romantic heritage of St. demands." Dean of Students Harold Eickhoff felt Louis, according to Burns.) "I kept my end of . Martin Pion, that this identity could be found in the Shortly after this ballot was accept- the bargain," Burns Coordinator of the student body. ed and put to a vote of the students, a said. "I gave them the Fergll5Ol1 B.I.K.E. project On April 26, 1965, Eickhoff meet protest and petition ensued. Dwight drawing and their with an Image Committee of students Stevens represented the student protest naule, they never kept ''The primary objective of this pro­ and faculty. There was a mutual. agree­ in a Nov. 22, 1965, Student Assembly their end." ject is to reduce congestion on the ment that "MU-St. Louis (the name at (now the Student Government Jump to July 1996. roads, and clean our air," Pion said. the time) should break away from MU­ Association) meeting, and read a peti- Bums, who is living on a Installing the bike racks is part of a Columbia in regard to colors, nick­ tion, signed by 1080 students atId 35 houseboat in Port Richmond, three-year project, paid for partially name and mascot." faculty, that opposed the ballot and it's Calif., was working as a columnist for by federal grant money. The program Carl Huffman, a member of the choices. After much debate. a marion the . now-defunct "Richmond mail to Bob Samples, the director of campus visit, but it went nowhere. has allotted $8,000 for the first year committee. suggested that a contest be was made and passed to accept the Glannel," among other freelance jobs. University Communication, explain· Burns and Samples discussed the and will match every dollar :from beld wj th Sl!bmisSions. ing faken petition. Shortly after, Chancellor _ In his pursuit, he began to use ing the hi.stmy of the RivenTI.en and issue in various meetings and phone UM-St. Louis by a fourto one ratio. from the student body. with the best James Bugg ''technically voided" the 1ntemet; and a visit to !lie -St. what he felt was fair compensation. conversations in order to find some sort According ta Martin, St Louis is submissions being put to a vote of the contest. Louis bomepage brought to his atten- Bums had contacted the University on of solution, and that's when Bums currently out of compliance with the student body. The committee agreed, . Shortly after this, Bums transferred tion The Rivermen. which he felt was only one other occasion before 1996. Clean Air Act. So far nothing has hap­ and the contest wa~ initiated, but it gen- to Southern illinois University - his inve,ntion. Bums then sent an e- He raised the issue in 1971 during a see TRADEMARK, page 7 pened because of this violation but several environmental agencies are pushing for the government to do something. Installing new bike racks UMSL Campus has will hopefully cut dov,'Il on air pollu­ tion from cars driven to work by stu­ dents. hired a pied piper There was a verbal agreement

made between Pion and then Vice­ BY JOHN WALTON were on campus at Bugg Lake. The Chancellor of Student Affairs, G. birds were flightless and at mercy to StClffWriter Gary Grace. Nothing was done with predators. The rescued animals were this vemal agreement and now it is up According to legend, when the vil­ adopted into approved homes. to the new Vice-Chancellor, Joanne lage of Hamlin had a rodent problem, "When I come on campus, I tell Bocci. This past Friday she promised they hired a piped piper. In that same Piper the specific animal I want him Martin she would give her decision in tradition. UM- St. Louis has hire.d a to manage," Olson said. "He will not one month. TIle problem now is that "piper" of their own to help v..ith a attempt to herd other animals in th.e there is a budget crunch and purchas­ solution to a problem with a different task." • ing these bike racks would only add to animal-the Canada Geese. Piper works via her commandS.­ expenses. Dorene Olson, who owns Olson uses the language used by: ' UM-St. Louis does have a few WyndSong Border Collies and ranchers. bike racks on campus now but Pion Canada Goose Management, is "Way to me," tells him to move said they are a bad design. Pion said attempting to solve the geese counterclock­ UM-St. Louis would have some the problems 'When I wise towards her. options if they agreed to the program. cau~ed when geese "Come by," will tell "UM-St. Louis can test a half and people share him to move the gaggle dozen different bike racks and see the same area. She come on in a clockwise direction. which ones work better," Pion said . v..ill use her trained 'That'll do, Piper," Some other ideas in the program Border Collie to means the task is com­ T. J. Schaefer, a senior Business and Marketing major takes notes from Assistant Professor Wiland's campus, I tell have been to provide bikes on a uial "persuade" the pleted. lecture in the "Understanding Terrorism in the 21st Century" class. basis for some students, bike educa­ geese not to inhabit Pi per the When Olson and tion classes and a bicycle transporta­ certain areas of the Piper are separated by a tion center. This center would have campus. long distance, she gives inside bike parking facilities and "My business is specific ani­ the commanci<; on a places for riders to shower and clean New .course in terrorism to use the Border whistle. up before class. Collie and habitat · mall want As Piper moves the "These options haven't all been modification of the geese to her, they take discussed, but they are fX)SSibilities," geese in conjunc­ him to man­ flight and leave the area. Pion said offered this semester tion with each other This process, repeated, One fact both sides agree on is that to address the prob­ age. He will will teach the geese not student involvement is needed. BY ELIZABETH WILSON Pentagon bombings and the aftennath. and unjust causes for war. lem of geese in to reside in that loca­ ...... ,...... ·sidjj'ii;itf;;: .. ·· ········ .. ·· ······ .. great numbers in Bocci's c.oncem is whether or not stu­ The course will discuss a variety of top­ Five students who replied to an not attempt tion. dents would actually use the new ics, including the implications of bio­ email survey ·said that they have been urban areas," Olson The strain between racks UM-St. Louis students are learning logical weapons of mass destruction enjoying the first few classes. said. man and goose is "Unless we install them as part of about the background of terrorism in a and how terrorists get funding. All top­ Stephanie Burns said she is taking Habitat modifi­ to herd other severe. Firms and cities a program to promote bicycle trans­ new course. ics will be presented thro ugh lectures, this class because of the way she was cation is used on pay high medical and portation we shall never know the r n t e r- Dis c i pi ina r y readings, films, slides and in-<:Iass dis­ affected by the terrorist attacks. landscape golf animals in legal c.osts as a result of answer," Pions aid. 051-Understanding Terrorism in the cussion. "I have never been so shocked and courses, urban attacks on people as For more information regarding 21st Century: Sept. 11, 2001 and In the first three classes of this scared in my life. I didn't know exactly parks and corporate ganders protect their grounds so they the task." the proposal visit Aftennath, was added to the course list­ course, J. Martin Rochester professor of all of the details about what was going nest. Goose droppings don't look attrac­ are a threat to public h a m ,e . s w bell . net / m p ion / ings for the Wmter Semester. political science, spoke on terrorism in on or how our country was going about - Dorene Olson, pdfBIKElUMSL_Bikeracks.pdf. The course consists of 15 instructors a historical and contemporary perspec­ handling it so I took this class to learn tive to geese. The owner WyndSong Border sanitation, especially to from 8 different disciplines. tive. He noted early on that the United more about the tragedy and what was Canada Geese seek Collies and Canada Goose young children. Management "I think it was a wise decision to States has had virtu.ally no terrorist being done about it," Burns saici urban areas that Another expense is spread out the subject material across attacks on our shores. Rochester also Burns also said the course book has provide a body of spent on population INDEX the fifteen professors/instructors and led a discussion on the five tendencies been very informative. water. plenty of grass and few trees. control of the species. To aid her business, Olson uses Carol Usery is the horticulturist at Bulletin Board 2 eight departments who can each bring a of terrorism. "'!be book we were asked to pur­ more specialized view of the complex Eric Wiland, assistant professor phi­ chase for this coarse is very addicting. It Piper, her 3-year-old collie. He was' UM-St Louis. 'We can't grow grass bam in Georgia and has worked on .~ ~il.t:LJ .r.e.~...... }, nature of terrorism," Nelson said. "I losophy, took over the next four class ha~ a lot of articles from books and in some areas on campus because of .'?p.ir.t!.().r:l s ...... 1. can't imagine a class covering the sub­ meetings. He went into a lengthy dis­ magazines and newspapers about ter­ ranches from Montana to the Deep the numbers of geese," Usery said. South. The collie has worked in goose "Other plants have suffered by being .5.P().r:t.s...... 5. ject more thoroughly." cussion of who is considered a terrorist rorism and I can't put it dOVvn," Burns According to the syllabus, the objec­ and what actions are considered terror­ said. control at the Pentagon in trampled by geese. They are here in ...... ,...... ~ ~ ~.I}~~~!.I}~.~~~ ,, ~. tive of the course is to attempt to offer ism. Wiland made the point that there is To find out more infomiation about Washington, D.C. He ha<; also been large numbers because of safety and Classi'1\ieds 9 some larger perspectives and context ''no easy definition" for either term. He this class contact Lana Stein., chairper­ trained to rescue waterfowl that had [because] people feed them." also led a discussion on the principals son of the political science department, been pets but were abandoned by A . }~~~~~··~~~:~ · ::: : : :~: : : :· : ~J :: : : ~:::·39. for understanding the recent events see PIPER, page 8 . involving the World Trade Center and of what are usually considered to be just at 516-6480. their owners. Some of these birds ~Ite Current February 11, 2002

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from" humble beginnings to mil/ions of hearts .. ByKELLI SaLT cocoa bean on his fourth voyage to and serotinin­ Senior Writer America The Spanish traded cocoa for have positive gold and enjoyed an early domination effects on the Heart-shaped boxes that contain one of the cocoa market. Interest ill choco­ bod Y . of life's little pleasures are stocked on late began to spread throughout Europe. Theobromine shelves around the world, waiting to be In the 1700's shops were opened, stimulates the delivered to sweethearts for Valentine's chocolate products were made avail­ central nervo.us . Day. Cocoa has been cultivated for cen- · able, and in 1755, America woke up to system and mus­ turies. The tale of the journey is a sweet smell the cocoa. cle action. Athletes success and a great way to tell someone The first chocolate factories were in aTe known to eat '1 love you." Barcelona, Berlin and The chocolate for quick Long before you could grab a Massachusetts Bay Colony. Prior to bursts of energy. Hershey's bar at any convenience store these factories, chocolate was merely a Serotonin, a neurotrans­ or pour a nice tall glass of Ovaltine, the beverage. Dutch chemist Conrad Van mitter in the brain, is COCOa bean had experienced a rich and Houten produced cocoa powder and known for its combative diverse upbringing. The earliest cocoa soon learned to add cocoa butter and power against depression. • plantations were established by the sugar, and the eating of chocolate was Also, the stimulant phenyleiliy­ Mayans and AzteCs in Mexico and made possible .. The Swiss can' be larnine is · similar to amphetamines South America. The word chocolate is thanked for refining the process. Daniel and has a positive impact on the psy­ said to come from the Mayan word Peter introduced milk chocolate; and che. The. low amounts of caffeine, only "xocoatl" and .the Aztec word "caca­ Rodolphe Lindt invented the conching 5 milligrams per ouuce, are not enough hautl," which translates; to "bitter method, which makes it melt in your to be harmful and can have anti-fatigue fec­ water". The earliest use of cocoa beans mouth. Soon fillings, nuts, arid creams effects. tionary was a drink, Cocahuatl, made from were added to the mix. Aphrodisiac or addictive qualities shops this ground cocoa seeds and mixed with It is now almost inconceivable to have not been scientifically proven. Valentine ' s water, it probably tasted a lot like a bite think of a major · holiday or special However, many chocolate eaters admit Day and exchange of baking chocolate. Aztec king event without the consumption of they find pure bliss and erotic enjoy­ money for chocolate Montezuma drank the chocolatey drink chocolate. Chocolate is hailed as an ment while eating chocolate. to present to their loved convinced of its aphrodisiac qualities. aphrodisiac, and has been blamed for The Internet has plenty for chocolate ones. Once a bitter bean, now a actually has Not only was cocoa consumed, it acne, headaches and rotten teeth. lovers. Chocoholic's create virtual web world-wide delicacy, cocoa has pro­ many healthy was u~ed to pay workers and became a Chocoholics also claim it contains sites to discuss and drool over the many gressed since it's humble beginnings attributes and currency. The peoples of Central addictive properties. types and flavors. Godiva's web site and is now roasted, pressed, mixed, does not cause America used it as a form of payment Chocolate actually has many healthy contains a decadent display of choco­ shaped, sculpted and sold to millions of acne, headaches, The use of cocoa beans as a unit of cal­ attributes and does not cause acne, late masterpieces shaped as hearts, tempted tummies around the world. or rotten teeth. culation was established before 1000 headaches, or rotten teeth. Four sub­ shells and even oysters artfully mixed Whether it is Belgian, Swiss, Gennan • AD. stances found in chocolate-theo­ with the finest ingredients. or American it makes mouths say In 1502, Colombus discovered the bromine, caffeine, phenylethylamine, Millions will flock to chocolate cou- "lllIIlIll.' , The V-Day survey Track down a Four students 'reveal their thoughts Valentine in 48 ,etY,91~~ti~y's Day hours or less I '. ,~,~ i BY STANFORD G RIFFITH taller than everyone e lsc. start loudl I ! BY SARA PORTER . with Robin Williams. ._-.- .- . .- ...... , Sta!fWriter wailing Elton John's "1 Want Love" Senior 'II/rite'}" Shlechte: "Ghost" because of the true through a megaphone. Ii love and the whole living and dead With yet another St. Valentine's Candle.s are alway' romantic, and What was the best Valentine's thing. Day looming over the beads of the the new-age aromatherapy candles Q Day date ever? single, the lonely are quickly scurry­ even include scents like "Love," the most romantic What is ing to find a mate- if only for the "Romance" and "Unhealthy La l\-1arche: We had dinner and then song? Q night of Feb. 14. Fi.xation." Go to llluminations in the we went home and, well, you know. Here are some: suggestions on how Galleria and buy some of theSe. Ask Lynch: Nothing, I'm not a big sup­ La Marche: "Still" by Bryan to get a Valentine in 48 hours or less. the associJte where you might also EDITOR. porter of Valentine's Day. McKnight, because it just says he still First, check out your neighbors. buy th e: guy or girl to help ignite your Shorts: Once, we spent a weekend at loves this person. Are any single? Are any cut e '~ wick. Lynch: "Can't Fight this Feeling" by EMILY UMBRIGHT the Travel Lodge. Choose one and slide a homemade Paper Valentines may be the stuff Shlechte: I don't think I ever had a REO Speedwagon, because it shows Valentine under their door that reads. of elementary school, but they still Features Editor good experience. I was never with a all of the mUshy love feelings. Amber La Marche "Roses are red; violets are blue. I'm might work with the trendy "retro" date on Valentine's Day. Shorts: "Crash" by Savage Garden, single, and so are you." See what crowd. Trek to Target and tear open a phone: 516-4886 Freshman, elementary because it says if you need someone to education major happens; you might get a knock on box of the "Shrek" Valentines. Pass fax: 516-6811 • What was the worst pick you up that person will do it. your door in less than an hour. If them out to random people at the Q Valentine's Day date ever? Shlechte: "An Innoceut Man" by you're lucky, it won't be the police storc. One word of caution: although Billy Joel, because it's not romantic in handing you a restraining order. the 'ecurity guards may approach La Marche: When r didn't have a the usual sense, but the lyrics show Second, wait until the you, they are not interested-unless Valentine to spend Valentine's Day where he is coming from. Valentine's with. Lynch: I was taken to the Masquerade What was the best gift you Day around Homecoming Dance. Q ever got/gave on Valentine's "Roses are red-, Shorts: It was during a 7th grade Day? . Valentine's Day dance. She left 30 the globe minutes after it started. La Marche: lance got this teddy bear violets are blue. I'm Shlechte: Nothing bad has ever hap­ that had a heart that said "Love" and BY FARIKA RUSLI played ''Love is I Can Give to ...... pened to me, but I have done bad All Sta.ff Writer things. lance broke up with someone You." single, and so are you_" on Valentine's Day. Sometimes, [the Lynch: . Every year my dad used to For Americans, St. Valentine's give me a huge box of chocolates. Day is celebrated every Feb. 14. Shawntele Lynch date] would expect a gift and I would­ n't give it to them. Shorts: Well, the best part of TIus means spending money on Freshman, psychology major mailmanlwoman comes to your door. it's to make you pay for the little 2- . Valentine's Day is after the lights go Greet them dressed only in Saran­ by-3 inch rectangles with the green flowers, chocolates, candies and gift What is your idea of a roman­ down, so that's the best I ever got. wrap and then ask them out. If they ogre on them. (Be carefuL this stunt gifts for loved ones. Shlechte: One year, gave a girl a According to the famous leg­ Q tic place? . . I decline, don't be too surprised that could just make you look like a, promise ring. end, it was originally the execu­ your March credit card bill anive~ lUl1...donkey) tion day of Patron Saint of Lovers La Marche: The Riverfront at night five months late and smells funny. As UM-St. Louis students we can It's private and pretty if you go to cer- What was the worst gift you If neither of those works, there's ride the MetroLink for n-ee. Use it to "St. Valentine" because he contin­ tain parts. Q ever got/gave on Valentine's always that checker at the local find your Valentine. Hang a big red ued to perform maniages after Day? Lynch: Outside under the stars. Dierbergs. Be sure to look for a ring heart around your neck with "Be Roman Emperor Claudius can­ Shorts: At home in front of the fire­ celed all maniages and engage­ first; you're desperate, not tacky. If mine~" \\'litten in sparkly cursive. place. La Marche: Not getting anything there's no ring, buy some flowers For added affect carry a teddy bear. ments so that men \vould go to Shlechte: A nice restaurant with nice would be the worst gift in the world. while you are there and then hand Ask people if they've seen Cupid, war. lights with soft lighting and music Lynch: I haven't gotten a bad gift, so them to him/her. If they don't accept because you've been shot; just hope The note "From Your playing, or somewhere like a beach. I don't really know. the floral offering, promptly walk to it's not ,\lith an actual arrow--this is Valentine" was taken from the let­ Shorts: There is no such thing is a bad the customer service booth and get public transportation. ter St. Valentine gave to his jailor's . Ii What is your idea of a roman­ gift, so I never got one . your money back. Greek Ru<;h is now in full swing. daughter, the girl he fell in love Toby Shorts Q tic restaurant? Shlechte: lance gave someone candy Internet personal ads are very pop­ Maybe you could [lid someone with, before his death. Sophomore, anthropology that I got for Christmas, that I didn't ular now; try one of those web sites. drunk at a party. What am I saying, Feb. 14 was declared St. major La Marche: I like a high class very like. lance got a chick that when you To be sure you get a response, make it's Greek Rush---of course you'll Valentine's Day by Pope Gelasius candlelit dinner. held it, it would ·squeak. up a generic email and send it to find someone drunk at a party; per­ around 498 A.D. Later, during the Lynch: I'm not sure, I'm not too everyone on the entire site. Include a haps thcy'll also be only wearing a Middle Ages, people in England savvy on restaurants. What does Valentine's Day flattering photograph (not necessarily bed sheet. Get drunk too, and neither and France confirmed the middle Shorts: The Melting Pot, I've never Q mean to you? of yourself.) You're bound to get of you will remember. After all, it's of February as a day for romance, been there before but fondue sounds something out of this one. Of course, only for one night. since they believed it was the sexy. La Marche: It's a special day that you it might be an 80-year-old woman Another idea is to invite all your beginning of birds' mating season. Shlechte: There isn't one here (in share with that special someone. If you claiming to be a 20-year-old man; but single college friends to dinner. Right Some countries in Europe, Missouri), but in Florida, there was a don't have anyone, you can spend it thaes better than nothing, right? before the entree, announce that you such as Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania beachfront restaurant where you can with friends and family. A street comer isn't just a place to need a Valentine date. Throughout and France celebrate Valentine's see the ocean. Lynch: It's just another day for me. wait for the bus anymore, much less dinner, randomly ask different friends Day the way Americans do. Shorts: It gives me a chance to spend other, urn ... less pious activities. No, across the table to go out with you on "Five years ago, there was no What is the most romantic money I don't have on things I don't this time of the year, it can 'be a great the 14th. The upshot to this approach such holiday," Tanya Sklyarova" Q movie? need. forum. Choose the right area (think. is that the uninterested ones will exchange student from Russia Shlechte: It means making the person Gayton or The Loop; avoid South quickly pay for their own meals and said. "But today Russians spend their Valentine's with their La Marche: I can't think of one. that you are with happy and hoping Grand and the West End---too much disappear, leaving you free to con­ Jason Shlechte Lynch: "Casablanca" you have got to you get a Jot in return. It's not always competition). Bring along a bucket to centrate on the rest. Also, think of the • Freshman, mechanical go for a classic. connected to a dollar bill. stand on. Now that you're standing . money you'll save on dinner. see VALENTINE, page 8 engineering major Shorts: 'What Dreams May Come" Page 4 71w Current Februa1Y 11,2002 Am I a monsteir? It funny, the fickleness offriends. We finally arrived dowIlJtown In my nearly 21 years of life, I've around 10:30 a.m., right before the had plenty of encounters with this start of the parade, so we're in a lJM·St. Louis owes Bums sort of 'fair-weather friend' phe­ hurry to get to the streets. My boys nomenon, and to be. honest it sickens and I set up shop in the perfect spot me. for some action, the west gate of Take this weekend, for example. Busch Stadium. just where the It's Mardi Gras, and being the hard­ parade route bends. The.n, as the a plaque, not the plague working citizen that I am, I chose to floats marched by, and the drinks got celebrate the occasion with a few emptier, we began to think to our­ Since it's inception, the city of bel'S that signed a petition to cancel close friends. selves, "You know, we really should St. Louis has always shared a close the contest. The issue: So, I set the alarm for 8 a.m., give these folks a salute of sorts." . relationship with the mighty Bums left U1vl-St. Louis after all ready to jump out of bed at the first You recall the shoulder devil and Mississippi. From the French fur­ of this (lHvi-St. Louis did not offer In 1965, Bill Bums came up buzz and pop open a bottle a New angel from Saturday morning fame? • traders who founded the Gateway to his major at the time) and, unbe­ with "The Rivermen" as a Orleans original Southern Comfort_ You know, the ones that represent the West, to Lewis and Clark and knownst to him, healso left behind mascot for this University, a My buddies - who will go anony­ the character's conscience? Well, their expedition to the Rockies, to ''The Rivermen," which was adopt­ moniker that we use to this mous - and I began to hit the juice apparently I didn't either, and that's the Laclede's Landing and legalized ed as the school mascot by an day. However, Burns has never around 9: 15 a.m., after a short drive why about 50 percent of the lower gambling, and even this newspa­ administrati ve committee a year been officially recognized for to a friend's apartment There we east side got a nice shot of six pairs per's name, the river has kept this later. this gift, and now he is met up with some of cheeks. From the city 'in the flow' with the rest of In 1971, Bums made a visit to his demanding 'ancillary mea­ more friends, and reaction of the crowd, sures' be taken so tt,at he will before long we were you would have make a profit with his honor, walking in a small thought that I just or he will trademark 'The troupe of 30 strong announced that I was Rtvenne.r:1- " toward the UM-St. giving away some free Louis MetroLink brew. THE We suggest: south station. And my girlfriend, "UNIVE.R.liiI'I'Y OF Having been offi­ whom when asked University MI880VE..I- Iii. I.. Bums and the cially intoxicated how I earned so many come to an agreement that since about 9:30 beads, I chose not to • would honor Bums for his con­ a.m. , I found many answer and who found tribution. but would have no everyday sights par­ about my escapades monetary ties. TWENTY - FIVE BUCKS ticularly amusing, up hours later at a party, I Also, Bums would have to NICK BOWMAN to and including cer­ think only the explo­ E..£ct." z. agree to drop his trademark '95 tain people. Also, the sion of Mount Saint case if the University com- America. old University, only to find The plied. . inside voices decided to make some Helen has produced larger shock­ In 1963, a small-but-determined Rivermen plastered on t-shirts, hats, noise, causing me to say rather dis­ wave-s in the United States. University set up shop in the coun­ shorts, notebooks and other wares. you turbing things to people, often times This is wrinen to my loy,ely, try club of the Bellerive Country Upon seeing this, Bums recalled the So what do think? in Spanish (don't ask). understanding, beautiful girlfriend Club. It's students, 200 strong and 1965 contest, and "The Rivermen" Tell us what you think! Drop Most of my buddies and I found (who was less-than-amused by my full of energy, came to the that he submitted, and made a con­ this behavior quite amusing, much actions): Normandy Residence Center not nection that this was possibly his us a line at the office, 388 to the chagrin of the other passen- Dearest Madam, knowing what to expect, and idea. Bums began questioning MSC or online at: . gers on' the train. Other members of I wish to apologize for my expecting the worst. University officials, often drawing a thecurrentonline.com our troupe - the ones that were still actions per Feb. 8, 2002. Although The school changed it's name to blank stare. Apparently, Acting in touch with their surroundings - in an inebriated state, there is no Missouri University of St. Louis - Chancellor Glen Driscoll's memo, began to recognize this, and set out solid, empirical reason for my · the paper was called The Tiger Cub \vritten on Oct. 31, 1969, that states: the University, disputes the claim to correct the behavior. actions, nor is there a explanation. I and The Mizzou News - but to stu­ "In view of the enclosed I think that William R. Bums was the Unfortunately, after a few spirits only wish to continue our relation­ dent and staff cartoonist William we should go ahead and pay. You originator of "The Rivcrmen." my reasoning skills begin to deterio­ ship, and if 'keeping it under wraps' • Bums, that just wasn't enough. may charge it to my Contingency So why won' t they just honor rate, and I simply was not about to is what it takes, then I'll see what I Dean of Student, Harold Eickhoff Fund xxxx-xxxx." wasn't sufficient the man? 'put a damper on the fun' so to can do. I only hope that this instance had similar sediments, and shortly proof. Well, for starters, if the speak, so I 'respectfully" declined to can be forgotten, to be spoken of after an Image Committee was The issue died after 197 L University honors Bums in a cere­ tone it down, and took another sip. only in past tense, to future sons and fanned. Entries were accepted for a becoming nothing more than water­ mony - Samples had. originally Sounds pretty ignorant, doesn't daughters who would like to know contest that students could enter, cooler conversation, and eventually planned to honor Burns at the it? what Daddy was like in college. As with a $25 grand prize going to the just a pas ing thought, until 1996 30th Anniversary of the Alumni Now let's backtrack to partie-s the Valentine's Day quickly winning submission. when Bums contacted Director of Association - but in doing this, previous. Since this semester start­ approaches, I wish to look forward Bums, having been a sailor with University Communications Bob they would basically be admitting ed, I have 'relaxed my morals' at to that day, and not back on the the Coast Guard in his post­ Samples in hopes of resolving. in his fault. Let's say that Touhill puts a exactly one event. The rest? I was Mardi Gras. It is with deepest regret Roosevelt High School days. sub­ own words, "a long oversight of plaque in the Mark Twain Center the sober driver, usually taking care that I look at the previous weekend, mitted "The Rivermen" in hopes of over a 30-yea.r duration." honoring the occasion. What's to of the same people who wished me and with deepest hope that I look tying the emerging University with Unfortunately for Burns, he also stop Bums from turning around to shut up. toward the future. the River City. Thi moniker drew mentioned that '·there are other and suing the school for the other heavy critici m from the student options I may choose to exercise <11 • 'I h body, however, as the gender-specif­ should UM-St. Louis continue Too large and in c_e ic mascot did not agree with the stonewalling on this issue." 1,080 students and 35 faculty mem- Nobody. not Samples, not even see OPINION, page 8 My best friend Joe thinks that I the battle of the bulge would be to am a wild and crazy guy. In fact, he exercise. But I've always found got me a shirt that says so on the excuses not to exercise, especially EDITORIAL front. The shirt was a large size, run. making the shlltextremely tight for The best two would be I'm too BOARD someone 6'5". The tight shirt did a busy and the weather is bad. I stood on the sidewalk across the Tuesday before. My car had broken porch for privacy, since the walls good job of showing my large stom­ I did do other things to stay in NICK BOWMAN street and watched as they tore it clown on the highway, which was bad throughout the house were paper­ ach, much to Joe's amusement. shape besides run stairs a couple of down. A large yellow material han­ enough. When I came back with a thin. The · staged "throw-downs" STEVE VALKO About four years years ago. For dler scooped up rubble in its grapple tow uuck two hours later, I found my between testosterone-drenched male ago, I· was fit as a instance, some ELLIOT REED and deposited it into a metal contain­ stereo and entire CD collection staffers. Our five small but mighty fiddle. I remember, friendS and Ijoined a A NNE BAUER er on a waiting truck. stolen. The center console had been window-mounted air conditioners' to stay in shape, I basketball 1~"1le at It was the Old Current House, at ripped out. Wues and vacuum lines battling against the awful summer DAN WEIGERT used to run up and the YMCA. We did­ 7940 Natural Bridge Road. I've had dangled from the hole in the dash heat. My first day as editor-in-chief, down the stairs that n't realize this when "Our Opinion" reflects the a love affair going with that place like a baby tooth hanging by one last decorating my own private office. connects Creve we signed up, but majority opinion of the since I started working there 3 years gummy string. Late-night RISK games in the news­ Coeur Lake and over half the teams editorial board ago. And my heart convulsed as I As _the demolition machine con­ . room. The "beach party" we had on Creve Coeur Park. I that were in the watched them demolish it. tinued its work, I was flooded with the front lawn during the Old got so good that I league played year • Broken floor joists and splintered memories. Spending quiet after­ House's last year as our office. Our was able to run up round. To make mat­ wall studs poked through piJes of noons in our upstairs writer's lab-­ work day the next spring, cleaning and down the stairs ters worse, I also had brick and rubble, like shattered bone the most peaceful, isolated spot on the Old House out-the final time I eight times within a a serious "white man L ERS through exposed flesh . campus--enjoying the great view of set foot inside of it. half-hour. Last problem:' I can only That painful scene reminded me North Campus through the window. Novemi?er, I felt the jump in checkers. I see COMMENTARY, page 8 MAIL of a similar experience I'd had the Having conversations on the back same sensations I did STEVE VALKO did get plenty of 7heCurrent after running the ··-...... iia:;;,'C;g;· ngidito~:...... exercise chasing · 388 Millenflium Student Center stairs: Out of breath after the other team 8001 Natural Bridge Road and exhausted. The only problem is during their frequent fast breaks . . St.louis, MO 63121 that I just walked up the stairs to the I did fmd a possible solution for third floor of the MSC. the exercise. My mom had an old FAX I wondered, what happened to exercise bike in her room that she (314) 516-6811 me? When I renewed my driver's · doesn't use anymore. She let me license a year ago, I weighed 220 move the bike into the basement, E-MAIL • The Rivermen and Bill Burns pounds. Now, I tip the scales at 240 where I've been fairly consistent in [email protected] How do you feel about the pounds. I know that my eating habits riding the machine for the last two • Mardi Gras and moderation aren't the best. If something looks weeks. Each time I ride the bike, I good to eat, I usually eat it. add another minute from my last Letters to the editor should be topics we've written about? • Large and in charge brief and those not exceeding I've eaten the same way since I workout. After I get off the bike, my 200 words will be given prefer­ can remember, and 1 usually have legs have the same rubber band feel. stayed thin. But as I've gotten older, Exercising has made me feel good ence. We edit letters for clarity, • Submit a Letter to the Editor length and grammar. All letters You can make your voice my metabolism has slowed down. again, but there still is a problem. must be signed and include a • Write a Guest Commentary Now, all the things that I've eaten in The scale still says 240 pounds. daytime phone number. the past seem to be expanding my I've found out that in losing Students should also include heard in a variety of ways! • Visit the Online Forums stomach more and more. weight, consistency and patience are their student ID number. at TheCurrentOnline.com One of the best things -({) combat the keys to success.

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Rlvermail Scott edge early in the first half, leading by Kassel, number 20 points at 57-37 with 11 minutes left 44, goes for the in the game. At that point, the Cougars toss-up during mounted a charge to get back in the UMSL and game. SlUE went on a 17-4 run, and Quincy's Feb. 7 Edwardsville, TIl. - The UM-St. held UM-St. Louis scoreless for two match-up. Louis men's basketball tearn scored an separate three-minute stretches during UMSL won that important conference road win on that run. After a pair of tbree throws by game 79-67. Saturday night. beating Southern SIUE, the lead was cut to just seven Kassel recorded TIlinois-Edwardsville 70-66, holding points at 61-54. Derrick Redd (St. 12 points in 37 off a second-half rally by the Cougars Peters, MO.lFrancis Howell) then minutes of play. to improve to 9-12 for the season. responded with a jumper in the lane to Quincy's Jamal Deryn Carter (Elgin, lll./Larkin) push the lead back up to nine point> at Thompson led helped get the 63-54 with just all scorers with Riverrnen off to a UM-St. Louis under three min­ 24 pOints in his hot start as UM­ River-men Scoring utes left to play. 32 minutes of St. Louis scored Another' play. Leaders the fIrst nine ThtU Feb. 9 pair of free points of the throws for the game and Carter .P..I,AY.!;ft ...... IP...... ~Y:q,, ~ Cougars cut the had seven of Oeryn Carter 351 17.5 lead back down to SCott Kassel 2>16 13.1 those nine points. seven at 63-56 Jim Sche\l(:h 22$ 11.4 SIUE did not get Ja ~tt Brown 149 7~1 with two minutes a point until four DeiTiclcRedd 121 9.3 to play. Doug Lee and a half min­ then hit a pair of utes into the "UMSL a~rage. s . 6!1.4 'pDi,,~ free throws for game as UM-St. UM-St. Louis and Louis shot out to an 11-2 spurt to open SIUE got another pair of their own to the game. UM-St. Louis held the lead cut the lead again to seven points at 65- as SIUE slowly chipped away, cutting 58 with one minute left in the game. the deficit to seven points after a three­ The Cougars, who made a living at the point play. The Riveimen quickly line late in the game, scoring 10 of their responded with a 10-0 run to lead 28- final 16 points from the charity stripe, 12 at the six-minute mark. Doug Lee hit another pair of three throws to make (St. Louis, MoJLadue) scored back-to­ it a five-point game. The Rivermen --...... back jumpers at the end of that run for then went to the line leading by five the largest lead at that point in the and missed the front end of a one-and­ game. one, but Jim Schelich (Washington, The UM-St. Louis defense contin­ Mo./St. Francis Borgia) got the offen­ ues to dominate the rest of the half, sive rebound and Deryn Carter capital­ holding the Cougars to just' two field ized with two free throws. On the next goals in the last five minutes and possession, SIUE got a three pointer forced 12 SIUE turnovers to just four from Rob Baumgardner. After one free turnovers for ill.1-St Louis as the throw flUm illvl-St. Louis, SIUE got Rivermen took a 40-20 lead into half­ another big three pointer, this one from time. The Rivernlen shot a blistering Wes Pickering, to make it a 68-66 51.7 percent (15-of-29) from the field game with just 13 seconds remaining. in the first half, and hit 57.1 percent Schelich then hit ~ , O clutch free from three-point range while holding throws to secure the 70-66 win for the SIUE to 28.6 percent shooting from the Rivermen. field in the first half. Deryn Carter \vas Three Rivennen hit doubles figures the early story for UM-St. Louis, scor­ u.s well as Doug Lee, Jin1 Schelich and ing l7 of the Rivermen points in the Derrick Redd each scored 10 points in first half and Ron Heflin was the main the game and Scott Ka~sel (perryville, scoring threat for SILJE, scoring 12 of o./Perryville) had a game-high 10 E DITOR the Cougars' 20 point') in the half. rebounds. Ron Heflin and Marty Perry UM-St. Louis maintained their each had 21 points for the Cougars. WE NEED ONE! Sara Sorenson! ~ CIIITi!llI ...... •...... SP011S Editor .. --" ~. Louis Riverwemen lose early phone: 516-5174 fax: 516-6811 lead, fall to SlUE Cougars 64-50 COMING UP their end of the floor before both drought with a three-pointer to cut the defe.nses took over the rest of the half. lead back dOWil to six points at the The Riverwomen had the le.ad most IS-minute mark. SlUE would slowly Basketball of the half, extending to as much as a increase the lead, and extended it to 12 14-9 lead after a basket by Jessica as Illany as 15 points at 57-42 after a Edwardsville, ill. - The l -L 1. Woods (Coppell, Texas/Coppell). three pointer from Amanda Buldtman 7 p.m. - Men at Missouri Baptist Louis Riverwomen suffered a tough SLUE then went on an 8-2 run oycr at the five-minute mar·k. The Cougars loss on the road, falliIig 64-50 to the next seven minutes and took a 21- then hit late fre.e throw to preserve 14 p.m. UW-Parkside at UM­ Southern Illinois-Edwarcl ville Oll 20 led into halftime. the 6-+-50 win. Christy Lane 7:45 Saturday night. UM-St. Louis had the SlUE held the lead early in the (Imperial, Mo.lSeckman) was the St . Louis men early lead and saw the Cougars fight second half when Ruffin connected lone UM-St. Louis player in double 5:30 p.m., UW-Parkside at UM· back late .in the first half and pull on a layup to tie the score at 24-24 at figures with 10 points and Jessica St. Louis women away in the second half. the 16:56 mark. The Cougars then Woods bad a game-high 10 rebounds 16 in the loss. The Riycrwomen as a UM-S1. Louis scored the fIrS t went on a 9-0 run to open up the 1 p.m. Saint Joseph's at bucket in the game on a thrc.: pointer largest lead to that point in the game. teanl shot JUSt 29.2 percent (! 9-of-65) UM-St. Louis women from Sophia Ruffin (Chicago, TIL). Larissa Cordiano (Melbourne, frOIll the field and hit 6-of-23 (.261) SlUE responded with a bucket on Australia) ended the UMSL scoring from three-point range. SlUE hit 47.7 percent from the field in the gan1e and was led by Ruth Kipping with 20 points and eight rebounds RESULTS and Amanda Buldtman with 14 points. The Riverwomen fell to 7-15 on Basketball the season and 4-12 on the season. Men UM-St. Louis will be home next week for some crucial conference 9 matchups against Wisconsill­ Parkside on Thursday night arld *Bellarmine 90 at Saint against Saint Joseph's on Saturday Joseph's 74 afternoon. UM - St. Louis women's basket­ *Kentucky Wesleyan 90 at ball team fell to Qumcy University UMSL's Kelly Blunt, number 50, ponders her next move as Quincy UW-Parkside 79 81-53 afler the Lady Hawks hit the opponents move in for the steal during the Feb. 7 game. UM-St. Riverwomen with a 19~0 run early in Louis lost 81-53. *at Lewis 81 Southern the second half. Indiana 68 In the fITSt half, UM-SI. Louis UMSL and the Lady Hawks would lll.) hit a jumper to tie the game at 8- scored the first bucket by Ebonie go back and forth and tie the game 8 wi th 16:40 w play in the half. USI *Northern Kentucky 80 at Halliburton (Belleville, TIl .lEast 41-41 at the 14:58 mark. Quincy then then held UIY1-St. Louis scoreless Indianapolis 61 Belleville HS). The Lady Hawks then hit 19 unanswered points ending with over the next fIve and a half minutes led for the next five minutes until a a jumper from LTM-St. Louis' Wellen as the Screaming Eagles went on a Women jumper by Christy Lane (Imperial, with 7: 38 remaining. The 16-0 run over that span to open up a Mo./SeckmanlUM-Rolla) tied the Riverwomen got within 18 points. big lead at 24-8. The Riverwomen 9 game at 10-10. A quick foul by UM­ but that would be as close as UMSL were held without a fIeld goal the last Sl. Louis put Quincy on the line would get the rest of the game. The seven minutes of the half, relying on rat Saint Joseph's 82 where Kristin Traub hit bofu foul Riveiwomen fell to Quincy by the seven free tbrows for the only point> Bellarmine 72 shots. The Lady Hawks then sparked score of 81-53. over that sparl as USI went into half­ a 10-0 run lopped by Heather The Rivenvomen were led by time leading UNl-St. Louis 43-23. *at UW·Parkside 81 VonderHaar to make the score 23-13. Ebonie Halliburton with 11 points. Jessica Stuckman and Jasmine Kentucky Wesleyan 58 UM-St. Louis would get within six UM-St. Louis had three playc-rs Wirll Moore led the Screaming Eagles with points, but would trail by 10 at the to points, Lynette Wellen. Jessica 17 points each at the break. *Southern Indiana 79 at 3:48 mark. A jumper by Lynette Woods and Sophia Ruffm. Woods The second half saw UM-St. Lewis 74 Ebonie Halliburton, number 33, goes for a rebound during the Wellen (Aviston, TIL/Community also contributed nine rebounds and a Louis stay fairly close, thanks to 17 Quincy game. Central HS ) started to diminish the career high of t\vo bl ocks on the second half points by Sophia Ruffin, *Northern Kentucky 56 at spread. Two Jumpers by Sophia night. Quincy was led by Courtney who finished with 22 total points in Indianapolis 52 UM-St. Louis R.iverwomen Ruffm (Chicago, TIl.IRend Lake CC) VonderHaar with 25. points. A quick the game. Christy Lane (Imperial, 2001-02 Statistics put the Riverwomen within two at the start by Southern Indiana put UM-St. Mo./Seckman) also helped out in the Thm Feb. 9 1:54 mark. Quincy responded with Louis in a hole that team could not second half, hitting three buckets two jumpers, but Jessica Woods climb out of, losing 90-67 at USI on from three-point range and scored 15 .PJ.AYJ;R _...... "...... _.m ~J!,...... AV9. ~ ...... I.p...... AV.~ •.~ . ._ (Coppell, TXfIexas Wesleyan) and Saturday night. of her 17 points in the second half. WEB \lV:ellen, Lynette 5.5 274 11.9 121 Wellen hit two buckets to go into the Southern Indiana jumped out of The Rivenvomen fell to 7-13 on www.umsl.edu/ Lane, Christy 136 5.9- 274 11.9 Rufftn, Sophia 77 3.3' 256 11.1 half only tmiling 31-29. the gate quickly, scoring the fIrst five the season with the loss and stood at services/athletics Halliburton, Ebo·nle 65 2.8 181 7.9 Quincy came out strong in the sec­ points of the game before lIM-St. 4- 10 in the GLVC. Woods, .Jesslca 154 B.O 168 7.3 ond half, starting with a tbree-pointer. Louis connected on consecutive bas­ for the latest sports news UM - St. Louis Halliburton answered kets to make it a 5-4 game early. A See the Feb. 18 issue for more and information ,"U"'Sl ave.rages 64.9 pOint$ and 39.7 ,-eboulK!s with a bucket to get within one point. jumper by Sophia Ruffin (Chicago, reports, scores alld statistics. 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BY CATHERINE authenticity with careful research and matter how smart you are if a bomb much stronger. One of the most strik­ film since it was such an unpleasant MARQUiS-HOMEYER technical advisors. Like the film just lands on you and blows you in half. ing parts of the film comes in the final experience, although I can't fault it ...... __ ...... , ...... <1., .,,,,.,,<; ., ...... , ...... Staff Editor cited, the horror of the film comes Only luck really matters, although scenes when we come to realize how artistically (except for the purloined from the simple reality and close-up being smart and fast help. What fol­ physically close the soldiers were to music). "Black Hawk Down," Ridley first person point of view. And since lo)-V~ is a gut-wrenching descent into safety. In the end, some of them walk The director never expressly indi­ Scott's tale about a failed military mis­ the point of view doesn't change, the hell. Everything they try to get them­ to the allied Pakistani's encampment, cateS that this is an anti-war film, but sion in Somalia, is an artistically wor­ effect is nauseating rather than selves out of seems to make things where they are met by men in white it's easy to see it that way. While all the thy film that strikes remarkably close thrilling. worse. Confusion, fear and emotional robes carrying glasses of water for soldiers are noble and brave and even to American's thoughts as we cope The story is based on a real event exhaustion are the dominant feelings them on silver trays-a remarkable their commanders mean well (even if with the potentials of war. The film during the war in Somalia. The of the characters and of the audience. image of civilization. Although the they misread the situation), the over-· has the look of gritty realism, con­ American troops and other interna­ The action in the film is a bit diffi­ film was shot before Sept 11, seeing whelming feeling that war is a terrible vincing portrayals of brave young sol­ tional forces were in that country to cult to follow at times since you are so the Pakistanis in this role beast with a life of its own is diers under fire and the immediacy of help end a bloody civil war. The close to it. Adding to the confusion is seems to take on extra inescapable: If I were try­ being in the middle of battle. American commanders would like to the fact that it is hard to tell the char­ meaning. ing to talk someone out It is also a film I never want to see seize the biggest warlord in acters apart. The cast of young, even­ It's difficult to of joining the army, again. Mogadishu and think they have an featured, mostly white men, all with recommend this r d send him or her "Black Hawk Down," is a far cry to see this film. from the traditional war movie, It's like wateh­ where we get clipped dialog through ing those dri­ clenched teeth from Sylvester , If I were trying to talk someone safety Stallone (or Bruce Willis or John about Wayne), and each piece of action accidents you starts cleanly. The battles are nicely saw in driver's roped off, we get a third-person v:iew out of joining the army, I'd send education. of the action and we can subcon­ sciously feel the rhythm of the explosions and gunfire. Most war fIlms follow this mold in some way. him or her to see this film.' • But with the opening sequence of EDITOR "Saving Private Ryan/' we were exposed to a new approach. This one CATHERINE puts the audience into the middle of opportunity to grab one of his top lieu­ shaved heads and in identical uni­ MARQUIS-HOMEYER the chaos of battle, trades third person tenants. They produce a detailed plan fonus in a dusty locale, are very diffi­ ...... for first person view and. as confirmed for a fifteen-minute operation to fly in cult to distinguish. To help the audi­ A&EEditor by the veterans who were there, cre­ and pick him up. They think they have ence, the director put the characters ates a real feeling for the terror and every possibility covered and have the names on pieces of tape on their hel­ phone: 516-4886 confusion of the experience. But technology to overpower the ragged mets, despite warnings by technical fax: 516-6811 whereas this was only the disturbing forces of the enemy. But once they fly advisors that it was inaccurate. Even first few minutes of "Saving Private in, everything changes. It is as if what with this help, it's nearly impossible to Ryan," Director Ridley Scott takes they have really done is step into a tor­ tell who's who in the rumble. The cast this a step further in his film. Once the nado, in which an unpredictable and has a surprising number of non­ A&E battle starts, we are always on the powerful force called chance is in Americans, induding Ewan ground or in the air with the soldiers charge. McGregor (a Scot), but everyone Campus under fire, except for brief cuts back to Everything goes wrong. Their seems to manage the accent well the commanders at camp. intelligence is wrong; their sophisti­ enough. The acting is very good Calendar This is not a "cool stuff blows up" cated tracking systems aren't accurate throughout, but due to the chaotic kind of movie; nor is it an action film enough, and the enemy gets lucky and nature of the film, I can't comment on • in which all the explosions run like knows more than they think anyway. individual performances. One of the clockwork backlighting the hero with The commanders are concerned, but things I found a bit curious about the blazing guns. It's a not horror flick sure they are in control of the situa­ ftlm is the sound track. Much of the EVENTS with blood and gore-so overdone it's tion. They aren't, and the men on the music sounds like it was lifted direct­ not real. Here, the director went for ground soon know it. The soldiers are ly out of "Gladiator," the director's March realism and maximum historical brave, fast and smart but it doesn't previous film. VIsually, the film · is 3 Top date movies: picks The University Chamber 'Love Lessons' provides Winds will perform a con­ Valentiners. , p$;~ cert at p.m. in the for this 3 insight on bad breakups Provincial Chapel. The BY CATHERINE Other possibilities - these fall into as it weakens in the middle, but has a BY SARA PORTER Sloane and George, a couple who MARQUiS-HOMEYER two groups: ftlms that are all round charming bit of ofrbeat rolllance and event is free and open to .. , ..... -...... _-...... " ...... • Srm ior Writer according to Amatenstein had one St{4JEtiitor great but not classic date material and real chemistry between stars Ben the public. Please contact thing in common: they both loved fIlms that are typical date movie Chaplin and Nicole Kidman. Less of The Japanese film "Rashomon'" George and thought he was the great­ A popular date is to go to the material but not as good as films. a chick Hick than "Kate and 516-2263 for more details. dealt with the rape of a woman and the est guy on earth. movies. A great date movie shouldn't "Kate and Leopold" - A pretty Leopold," but may be a bit too sexy · murder of her husband by a thief. The By reading the stories from the be just a "chick flick" and a lot of standard romantic fantasy that will for a first date. movie is told from the points of view couples' points of view, the reader action films don't work well either. appeal more to the women than the ''Royal Tenenbaums" - An oddball of the woman, the thief, an eyewitness gets to experience each person as an You need some.thing you'll both men, but with a very nice peIi'or­ comedy that, like "Lord of the 7 to the events and even the deceased individual. In their own words, the enjoy. Romances and comedies tend mance by Hugh Jackson as a 19th Rings," would also work as a . date husband (with the help from a medi­ narrators vary coming off as petulant:, to dominate, but a few more serious century man transported to modem movie. Has a running theme of love March 7-April 6 um). Each person vain, selfless, films work for this too. Here are some New York. This was actually a better beneath the comedy and a warm, sat- describes the argumentative, films that would be isfying, even romantic Gallery 210 will present events different- moody, forgiving great date movies. Amelie Man or woman, Amelie will ending. "Graphic Work by Robert 1y, and none of and sometimes 1. "Amelie" "Brotherhood of the the versions whiny. They - This has to be the top charm you with her Quirky personality. Wolf' - This one is more Stackhouse: Drawing and coincide. Instead emerge as people pick, because it's beauti­ of a guy movie, since it's • each version is we could actually ful, fuimy and romantic. A Beautiful Mind A unique approach to an action film, but the Prints from the Belger told in an attempt know. Man or woman, Amelie 18th century setting; gor­ to make the nar­ Amatenstein will charm you, with her the subject of mental illness make this geous costumes, . thriller · Foundation." Gallery 210 is rator look good. also does the quirky personality and a great film. elements, and romantic Therapist reader a favor by approach to doing good subplot make it a possi­ open from Tuesday­ Sherry not editing the deeds for those around bility for a date movie for her, and then finally Gosford Park Funny and entertaining, Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Amatenstein's narratives and the right couple. It's in intriguing book, allowing the cou­ doing something good but with a deeper level for the more French with subtitles, but For more information call "Love Lessons ples to really for herself as well. The intellectual. don't be too concerned, from Bad speak for them­ film is a delight for the the emphasis is on the 516-5592. Breakups," could selves. In these eyes as well, with a action more than the dia­ be described as narratives, the beautiful idealized Paris Count of Monte Cristo A lush film with log. the self-help ver­ reader can almost as a backdrop. Plus it's a tate of lost love, betrayal and "The Shipping News" sion of hear the couples' incredibly funny. This revenge. - A better film than some A Percussion ensemble con- . "Rashomon." voices. Ed, a self­ film is a likely pick for critics are claiming. · The The book described "thug an Oscar nomination, film features Kevin cert will be at 7:30 p.m. at describes the sto- from the Newark but this is a French film, Kate and Leopold A pretty standard Spacey in an unusual role the Millennium Center. The ries of 21 cou­ projects," so you have to read sub­ romantic fantasy that wilt appeal more as a very shy, ineffective· ples and their ~ 'Love Lessons' describes a fight titles. to the women than the men. man who opens up in a concert is free and open to breakups giving between himself 2. "A Be,autiful small Nova Scotia town. three differen t and his former Mind" - This tale, based . Elements of humor, a the public. Please call 516- sides to the sto­ wife, Jan, by say­ on a true story about a Lord of the Rings Just a great film, romance lost and one ries and what offers different ing, "When I brilliant mathematician inspiring, accessible and moving - a bit found, and a great charac­ 6646 for more information. went wrong: the curse, Jan would battling mental illness, of romance too. ter by Judi Dench make man's point of call it emotional is also a wonderful love this a more enjoyable and view, the views and the abuse. I was just story. Fantastic acting thoughtful film than you woman's point doing my thing. by Russell Crowe and a Birthday Girl A charming bit of offbeat expect. of view and God understood." unique approach to the romance and real chemistry between Other possibilities and Amatenstei n' s reader is A stand-up subject of mental illness stars. long shots: analysis over comedian, make this a great film to For really serious film what went Estelle, describes watch and good topic Royal Tenenbaums fans, the weighty and Check out our website for wrong. Just like unable to tell her boyfriend for discussion, without meaningful "Monster's "Rashomon, ' Paul's attempts to being overly cerebral. Ball' is a fabulous film · the lasted movie and music Brotherhood of the Wolf each version is . draw her to 3. "Gosford Park" - about forbidden love, designed to h t thf l Christianity by Another comedy, like reviews as well as inter- W 0 1S ru U The Shipping News prejudice and personal make the · teller saying, "In this Amelie, thiS film is less growth. Not for a first views and much more. The look good. d h . 't case, the obstacle romantic and a bit more I am Sam date, but a wonderful film Amatenstein an W 0 lSn . to lasting love complex, but has great for the serious-minded. Current online is your gives a middle was this hope that possiblities as a conver- "Dinner Rush" isn't the ground to both one day 1'd wake sation starter. Funny and usual date movie material source for campus news and narrators by pointing out not only up and have Jesus in my heart. There entertaining, but with a deeper level film before the studio pulled it and re­ since romance isn't really a part of it. where the couples shone in their pair­ was more of a chance of my winning for tl).e more intellectual. edited it just before release, but could But it's a surefire winner for a good information. Our website, ing, but also where they erred. the lottery-! don't play-than suddenly 4. "Count of Monte Cristo" - A do if you have to lean to the chick flim, with a look inside a successful embracing the Son of God." qualified pick, if you like costume updated daily, is full of Each chapter features different flick end. restaurant, a family drama with a problems in each individual couple's Just like in ''Rashomon,'' ''Love dramas and classic stories. A lush ''Lord of the Rings" - This won­ Mafia flavor, and a bit of mystery. It reviews not found in the relationship, such as Rachel and Greg, Lessons," offers different views and film With a tale of lost love, betrayal derful epic fantasy adventure would was the a~dience favorite at the St. a couple who Amatenstein says were the reader is unable to tell who is and revenge with good swashbuck­ work well as a date movie too. Just a Louis International Film Festival two print edition. Log on today! more drawn to each other by lust and truthful and who isn't. Maybe, the ling action. The action and story are great film, inspiring, accessible and years ago and has finally returned to desire than love and commitment. reader can learn something above the classic but the flavor of the film is a moving - a bit of romance too. our area. For the more sentimental, www.thecurrentonline.com Another interesting story involves shouting. bit modem. ''Birthday Girl" - Not a great film, t, you might try "I am Sam." February 11, 2002 ~k Current Page 7

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able people have been having unusu­ where, leaving raised questions unre­ solved by the end. The movie resolves you like to solve those puzzles and Burns has yet to contact Ha\vke~ it's arguably considered abandoned. l ­ al experiences. The reporter stays in solved by the film's end. The charac­ some of the mystery, but not the cen­ make all the pieces fit, you may fmd and even sent Samples another e-mail The only way that he could claim it town to pur u the possible story, ters are appealing or movinI;\ bUi the tral gue ti n raj 00 by the vents. It this tilm Ie . atisfying, as if all the 1999. Samples response was the was if it was SDme sort (l)f .famd · :1 talking to t.h op d the lOCals about lack of ub tance eemed to undercut offers'" s e po ibUities b'Ot n t piec tIlh . • mark." . ~.. ':"'1 J ~ I'" • I \J ...... -.,...., · How to get a date for Valentine's Day

first I'm not saying you should stalk likes, no matter how stupid it is. As BY CHARLIE BRIGHT .. " ...... - ...... her, but leljITI the basics. Is she mar­ soon a~ she gets defensive, you lose. Senior Writer ried, a vastly different religion than Rule No.7: When you do ask her you are, or otherwise unavailable') If out, make it something irresistible. A After centuries of debate in philo­ so, find another girl and try again. girl can go to the movies any time, but sophical circles, men are still debating Rule No.4: Get a haircut. Don't how often can she get front row seats • the eternal question: Will she go out think that frizzy hairdo you've been to U2? Ask her to do something she with me? The answer is "yes," unless developing/ignoring for the last two really wants to do. Even if she doesn't she's married, your kindergarten years is attractive. Take a look at a like you, she'll bear your company teacher or a nun. Even long enough for you to con­ then there's still a chance. vince her how great you are. There are reasons why Rule No.8: Focus on beautiful and intelligent your good points, but don't women will date common Don't lie. If you're Dave Neanderthal guys like us. Rule No.5: Matthews, hum when she's The greatest of these is around, but don't put a fake something you can use to Harvard diploma on your your advantage with vir­ stare at her breasts. wall. Eventually she's going tually every girl you ask to either like you or not like out-she's as terrified as you. It's better to start off you are of being alone. honest, that way you save • You know that secret We both know yourself grief later. little fear you have deep Rule No.9: Be prepared. down that tells you how When you do manage to stupid and unattractive you're doing it, now fmagle a date, have some­ you are? Women have thing to talk about. Sound that, but it's magnified a interesting. Do not bring up thousand times by the ads your last girlfriend. Don't in magazines and on tele­ stop. She has eyes, get upset when she brings up vision. Every girl knows her last boyfriend. If you're she's not as gorgeous as a spectacular brother, writer, Jennifer Love Hewitt and singer or whatever, let her that you secretly desire and she'll like you know. Don't brag. You're the perfect women you've walkinga fine line, be care- seen on television. Men ful without appearing cau­ have much more down- more if you appreci- tious. ,. to-earth role models Rule No. 10: Be strong, (think Homer Simpson). because she's not going to Of course, it's never a like you at first. Women good idea to take advan­ ate her first. have an intensive distrust of tage of a woman's insecu- men, in large part because rities; but if you want to they think we just want to ask a girl on a date, the get down their pants. It may odds are that she wants to be asked. recent Keanu Reeves movie to see be true, but for God's sake, don't let Here are some ground rules you what women like. Even better, ask the her know that. Maybe she's physical­ should be aware of before you try it. girl what she likes and do it. Women ly attracted to you; maybe she's not. In Rule No.1: Have confidence, you like a guy who can take a hint. The the long run, that's going to be less loser! A man· who can smile and look same goes for shaving. important than whether she really a girl in the eyes is more attractive Rule No.5: Don't stare at her likes who you are. than the guy who can't stop staring at breasts. We both know you're doing Even though you're still pitifully his shoes. it, now stop. She has eyes, and she'll under prepared, you've got a shot. Rule No.2: Don't lead in with like you more if you appreciate her Take it. Realize that if you don't ask "I've been meaning to ask you this flrst. her out, you'll probably never date forever." It makes you look weak. Rule No.6: Find out what she her. Rejection isn't so bad; it builds After all, why didn't you just ask in likes. If she's into figure skating, talk character. Every rule here I leamed by the first place? . to her about it. She likes Weird Al doing wrong first. Hopefully your • Rule No.3: Don't just ask in the Yankovic? Listen to some of his experiences will prove to be less diffi­ first place. If you don't know her, see music. If you can't stand it, just don't cult. Probably not, but good luck any­ if you can learn something about her bring it up. Do not attack what she way. Page 8 ~Ire Current February 11, 2002 Insect nelNS of the lNeird

species, even laying its eggs on the back dwellers quite common in North opposite direction. Observations of ear­ ward" penis for mating. Males are Central and South America of its host. America. They can be recognized by wig "sex" reveal that the males com­ sometimes found in the ffild with dam­ One of the most interesting details of The diversity of ant behavior is the presence of claw-like appendages monly use only the forward penis for aged sex organs, suggesting that this ' the harlequin ~ s natural history is the exemplified by the bizarre "bamboo­ on the rear portion of their abdomens, insemination. type of injury may happen fairly fre­ activity of the many parasites that use nesting ant," Cataulacus muticus. This but their most unique characteristic is in The presence of this second penis quently under natural conditions. the harlequin as their own ecosystem. strange denizen of the Malaysian rain­ their sexual machinery. was a mystery to entomologists until When researchers studied the The harlequin is home to a species of forest nests inside the hollow ca\~ties of Male earwigs are unusual in that recent research revealed that males behavior of handicapped males, they mite that feeds on waste found on the M ICAH ISSITT ...... giant bamboo stalks. During the rainy they have two penises, one that faces sometimes damage their forward penis found that these males performed just beetle's carapace. In addition to the Science Columnist season, torrential downpours pose prob­ forward and another oriented in the arid can then switch to using the "back- as well with their backward organs as mites, there is a small arachnid called a lems for these ants, threatening to fill other males with undamaged sex pseudosc.orpion that hunts and feeds on their nests with water. organs. the mites. This week, naurre fans, we will Workers in these colonies use Among the insects, no group Riding on the back of a single beetle explore the fascinating saga that unfolds their flattened heads collectively to 'Observations of earwig is more multifaceted than the is a microcosmic version of a scene beneath our feet, under fallen leaves, in block the entrances to their nests, coleoptera or beetles. There are from the Serengeti, with mites, like tiny the cracks in the sidewalk and hidden in attempting to keep the water out, but more species of beetles known zebra, grazing on particles of dead the recesses of dead trees: the true and this does not always work. If water than any other insect species. material, and pseudoscorpions hunting uncanny tales of insects that make up continues to intrude into the nest, fsex' reveal that the Speaking about the amazing them like miniature lions. the minutia of nature. workers drink as much of the water variety of beetles, Charles Nature is full of weird stories, and Ants are a remarkably diverse fami­ as they can and then hurriedly rush Darwin himself is quoted as say­ some of the strangest occur just out of ly of insects, with over 10,000 species out of the nest and urinate excess males commonly use only ing that if there were a heavenly sight, hidden in nature's cracks and currently identified. Ants display such water onto the surrounding leaves. creator of all life on earth, "he crevices. It is no wonder why so many an array of behaviors and forms that it is This mechanism of "communal pee­ must have had an inordinate scientists choose to spend their careers hard to believe they are all part of a sin­ ing" has only been observed in the the forward penis for fondness for beetles." studying insects. Only in the world of gle family. bamboo-nesting ant South America is home to a nature's minutia will we find such odd­ There are ants that utilize aphids as Recent research on another group fascinating species called the ''har­ ities as ants that pee to keep from livestock, milking them for food like of insects, the Earwigs or insemination. ' lequin beetle." This large beetle drowning, insects that c.arry a spare set dairy cows. There is also a species that Dermaptera, has revealed something can grow to almost four inches of sex organs and a mini-ecosystem on lD-es.. only on the back of another ant truly peculiar. Earwigs are small soil and lives on trees in the jungles of the back of a beetle . ~. .•; •~ OPINION, from page 4 ...... UMSL students ready to go? ~emands') All he would have to do it or anything that it may stand for. and !!Oint to the plaque, and the case is in that's fme. But some of us do, and BY CATHY LIRETTE approximately 250 students presently believes his chances of being sent Currently however, ·Dobbe's lite bag. we simply cannot accept that this :ped al to tbe ClI rr nt enrolled at UM-St Louis who are over are low. chances of going over are also non­ : Although it really wouldn 't mat­ man has not been honored for his associated ~·ith the military whether it "AB situations stanci my chances existent. Yet he does state that his job lier, because in the United States, contribution. Sure, Bums is a very In the aftennath of Sept. 11, our be active duty or reserve and guard. are very slim; but if we go into Iraq or in the reserves takes precedence over demarks are established based on gruff, very angry man who wants nation's secUlity became top priority. With the "call of duty" lingering at start another company, my chances schooL If he has to go, then that is · rior use, not 'who came up with the certain extraordinarily demands that Thousands of men and women soon their doorsteps, several students may are much greater," Dodd said. "But what he was trained for. i!Qea fIrst.' B urns knows this, and that are,qwte frankly, ridiculous and found themselves being shipped over­ be a little apprehensive about their either way I'm not worried about il" Yet in either case, these students .e probably why he hasn't taken his absurd. However, he deserves his seas to fIght in the war against terror­ appending futures. However, David S. However, Ken Dobbe, a sergeant 'and others like them do not have to tTademark case any further. He due, and that due is the honor of ism. tn..-I-St. Louis was also affected Dodd, a Marine infantry platoon with the Army National Guard out of worry. According to Dodd, who has applied for the trademark in May, being the first Riverman. Touhill by this recent tragedy in that some of sergeant with the KILO company out East St Louis, is a little more con­ done some research in this area, there and has yet to respond to the appeal. neeDs to honor Bums with a plaque its studenL~ were asked to postpone at Lambert, is very optin1istic about cerned. are laws that ensure· that studen ts will ¥ ou Can read the rest of the details honoring his contribution to the their educational goals to serve their hi~ chances of being called up. Dobbe, who currently lives in not loose any money. ~ the front page, this is and University of Missouri - St. Louis country. According to Dodd, there. are cur­ UM-St Lows housing, is worried "By law, if I have to leave during ~itorial . and "The Rivermen" or stop using Four months later, terrorist threats rently two Marine companies that are about school policies pertaining not mid-semester, I can either pick up my _ We think that UMSL should be the name. Legally, UMSL is in the remain high and continue to ultimate­ serving--on from Califomia and one only to enrollri:J.ent, but also to resi­ classes were I left off or I can start. morally obligated to honor Burns for right. Morally, UMSL is in the very ly affect the status of current UM-St. from New England. This equals dency. He mentioned that he had an over again," Dodd said. his contribution to over 36 years of deep black. And only UMSL holds Louis students who are still in the approximately 10 percent of the apartment full of stuff and it would be So \'lith the nation's security in the tradition and history. Granted, the the cure for this plaque that has armed forces. According to Diana M,ume reserves. And although these hard to get someone to take care of it, balance, the Dlany men and women of average UMSL student probably haunted Bums since 1966, no matter Johnson, veteran affairs certifying Marine companies only serve 6 let alone handle his mail and pay his our county continue to be on stand-by doesn't care about 'The Rivermen" how self-inflicted it may be. official at UM-St. Louis. there are months at a. time and switch often, he bills. ready to change their lives in a second.

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friends and buy gifts for their the women who buy gifts for the Olson says that the geese are also at Dorene Olson, who boyfriends." men. However, Japanese women risk when people feed them. owns WyndSong "Members in the flock can be According to StValentines.net, will get their gifts on March 14 Border Collies and Scotland celebrates Valentine's Day (Japan's \\'hite Day). undernourisheD because of their Canada Goose by having a festival for single men "Usually the couples will go out numbers and their physical activity. Management, is and women. Each of them will write to the restaurants in the evening People give them popcorn and potato their name on a piece of paper then because they have the special set up chips. The junk food is poor nourish­ attempting to solve placed into two hats: one for women table with roses in the middle. But it ment," Olson said. the problems and one for men. Then they draw a only happens in the big cities," said The geese are also under a strain caused when geese piece of paper out of the hats. The Jigisha Shah, student from India. from what is known as the "round­ and people share man is supposed to stick with the Suzanna 10, a Chinese student, up." The round up is Olson's motive the same area. She Valentine who has chosen him. explained that they have different for starting her business and working will use her trained Colin White, from Scotland, Valentine's Day dates depending on eighty hours a week. Border Collie to admitted that he has never gone to the Chinese calendar. Feb. 14 is 'The current round-up techniques "persuade" the are appalling," Olson said. 'These such a festival. only for dating people. They do not geese not to inhabit "I think the culture has changed, or send cards, but mostly give flowers are wonderful creatures that mate for certain areas of the maybe they have it in the other part of or candies. life, but during round ups, parents campus. Scotland," White smd '1 myself will This year UM-St. Louis' and goslings are often separated." . just go to the party for Valentine's and International Student Organization The goslings are taken to wild everybody will send cards." does not have any events planned areas without parental protection. Talking about cards, according for Valentine's due to the limited Many die from predators. The adults to the Greeting Card Association, an budget. The closest event for are trucked north to Minnesota to a estimated one billion valentine Valentine's probably is the poultry processing plant. cards sent each year making Homecoming Dance on Friday, Olson prefers to manage the ' Valentine's Day the second largest Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. It is a "dressed to Canada Goose problem by training card-sending holiday of the year the nine" party on the 10th floor of them to avoid people areas with a after Christmas card. Windows Off Washington, over­ skilled dog that won't attack them. Asian people such as looking downtown St. Louis. She also favors addling eggs to help Indonesians and Malaysians also "I don't think we have anything solve the population problem. To send Valentine's cards. But other special for Valentine's Day. We are addle an egg is to render it unviable Asian countries have different ways just going to sell some homecoming by spraying or piercing the egg while to celebrate Valentine's Day. tickets at a lower price for the inter­ still a yolk. Vietnamese do not have Valentine's national students," said Zackry She would like to see more public Day; Indians call Valentine's Day Hamid, the President of the education on why people should not to 'Rose Day'; Chinese have their own International Students feed them. She also feels it is a humane Valentine's Day. In Japan, it is only Organization. way to decrease their numbers.

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That place meant a lot to me. So disgustingly short of history and con­ The Old House, office did my music. I sing all the time­ tinuity. The Old House was one of the . of The Current for often too lOUd, and usually not very few places that contributed some. many years, was well. I lost my complete collection of" But this demolition will pave the demolished last week. Petra CDs, over 25 of them. It took way for something new, for The house was home "progress." Administration officials me years to assemble those albums. to over a decade of And it only took an instant to lose say for now the properties they own Currenters, many of those precious things. along Natural Bridge will be convert­ But they were just things. Things! ed to green space. But there are many whom who have I was too wrapped up in it all. I've potential future uses. An Alumni moved on to bigger been sucked into our culture of mate­ Relations annex or a new connection things. rialism like everyone else. I'm clingy. between North and South Campus She will be missed. I hold onto stuff for sentimental are a few ideas being considered. value. So, I'm trying to let go. With the I'm always rationalizing why to house gone and my music missing, I keep things around. The Old House, feel strangely free. Will it last? I hope for instance, is a colorful piece of so. UMSL history. No other building on But the pile of memento bricks I campus can compete with it. The stowed away in my car is trying to tales are almost legendary now: the convince me otherwise. arsonist who set the Old House on fIre, the time someone was thrown loshRenaud through a wall upstairs, the bawdy Editor-in-Chief "news desk incident." This campus is The Current 2000-2001 February 11, 2002 '11t.e. Current "

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Dr. Lani Guinier said OUT! of the ·closet people should look at the BY STANFORD GRIFFITH . bian or whatever." The hope is that ...... " ...... ,root problems Staff Writer changing such a name will allow any­ of minorities . one to feel welcome, not just to those during a lec­ After a semester of hiatus, OUT! who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual and ture Feb. 5 at has stepped back out of the closet The "out of the closet" "While OUT! serves as a social the Millennium organization is reforming and reshap­ ing in an effort to include everyone on and support network, the true founda­ Student campus who wishes to join. tion of helping all people to free them­ Center. "Although OUT! was initially selves from oppression comes not chartered as a gay, from a particular lesbian and bisexual partisan stance, srudent group, one of "The core but from building its strongest alliances an environment has historically been based on the with the straight of OUT! 's appreciation of community on cam­ human differ­ pus. Group members .. . ences," Rankins. have frequently iden­ m1SS1on 1S said. tified themselves as Commenting other than [gay, les­ on the mission bian, bisexual or . not about statement of. transgendered] and OUT!, Rankins have expressed an special said, 'The experi­ interest in working ence of college towards a better cam­ students who are pus for everyone," rights, but other than straight said Michael is often marked by Rankins, president of a sense of isola­ . e OUT! about tion, and a feeling . "A particular sex­ of being misun­ Guinier speaks about inequalities ual orientation is not derstood. Many perquisite to unity human such students have through diversity. often remarked BY ELIZABETH WILSON Percent Plan now grants students who that they simply h feel 'invisible' on SIal/Writer graduate in the top ten percent of their ~Si~~is o~o~:;~~ ri g tS. " tGuinier and Torres hope to special rights, but campus. Others high school class the opportunity to -Michael Rankins, Dr. Lalli Guinier said people attend one of those state universities. about human rights," have said that to President of OUT! should look at the root problems of get people to stop focusing 1bis plan adds more diversity and Rankins said. be visible is to be minorities during (l lecture Feb. 5 at chances to make a difference in the in Thirty people vulnerable. The the Millennium Student Center. the community as a whole, Guinier attended the group's open house on mission statement of UM-St Louis is Guinier gave her speech in support on the cause of the prob­ noted.. Jan. 30. Ideas spawned from theinfor­ to create a positive learning environ­ of her latest book she co-authored In 1998, GuiDer became the first mal meeting included possibly chang­ ment 'This group seeks to ensure that with Gerald Torres called 'The black woman ' tenured professor at ing the name, rewriting the mission such an environment is available for Miners Canary: Enlisting Race, lems, but instead di rect thei r Harvard Law SchooL However, this statement, functions open to the entire all students." Resisting Power, Transforming was not the first time she has rereived campus and outings for the group. OUT! maintains a resource room Democracy." energies into finding the public attention. In 1993, Dr. Guinier "It's become clear that a lot of edu-' complete with a library of literature Guinier provided a preview of the was nominated by President Clinton as cating remains to be done. Providing relevant to the issues of gay, lesbian, book by telling a story about coal min­ the first black WOlllaIl to head the Civil accurate information about large seg­ bisexual and transgendered persons. ers and a canary. source of the problems.' Rights Division of the Department of ments of the population which remain This resource room is open to all stu­ "The miners used to take a canary Justice. Shortly after that nomination, as marginalized and stereotyped dents and is located in the Student into the mines to alert them when the her name was withdrawn without a groups is one important piece of the Organization Suite, room 384. armosphere was too toxic for the min­ been excluded, is as the experience of context of people of color, is a prob­ confirmation hearing. work which lies ahead for this group," Meetings for OUT! will be held ers," Guinier said. the canary." lem of those people," Guinier said. When asked about her name being said Rankins, a doctoral counseling every first and third Thursday of each "The argument in the that student. "Even if one person is month at p.m. on the floor of book Guinier and Torres hope to get One subject she discussed in great withdrawn from nomination, Guinier 3 tllird Gerald Torres and I are making is that people to stop focusing on the cause detail was educational inequality. She said she was told her nomination had oppressed through ignorance, every the Millennium Student Center. Since (this is) basically the experience of of the problems, but instead direct cited then Governor of Texas George become "too controversial and they person suffers in one way or another." an exact room has not been decided people of color, and you can also their energies to finding the source of W. Bush's Ten Percent Plan. Texas were basically worried that if they In order to be more inclusive. upon yet, a sign with the upcoming · translate this to the experience of the problems. state universities used to consist of proceeded with the confirmation hear­ OUT! is considering changing its meeting rooms will be posted on the women or the xperience of those "We tend to pathologize the canary predominately students from urban ing that there would be 'death by a name. The newest name submitted .is door of Room 384 in the MSC. For who have lived harsh lives or have as if the problems we are seeing, in the accelerated schools. Bush's Ten thousand cuts. '" "GLOW" which stands for "gay, les- more information, call 516-5013.

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