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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI/ 'SAINT LOU1S Students vote ASUM off UMSL campus

Barb DePalma "There is one advantage in hiring people to work at the The UMSL Senate and polls," Wines said. "Some of Associated Students of the the people sign up for more than University of Missouri (ASUM) one hour." referendum elections were In the first election volunteers reheld April 7 and 8. were chosen from different The elections, previously held groups and were paired with a March 3-4, were ruled invalid by member of another group so as the Student Court because of to balance the two volunteers. illegal voting procedures. According to Wines, the problem created was that people The results of the referendum were selected to watch these vote was 208 against keeping volunteers and these people ASUM on campus and 175 for never showed up. keeping it at UMSL. Twenty-five student senators were also UMSL will no longer fund chosen in the election. Sharon ASUM. "After June 30, funds Cox led the election with 202 will cease," Wines said. "We votes. now have the option to monitor board activities in Columbia." "The turnout for this eJection was down from the last one," "From what I've heard, said Larry Wines, -Administra­ students felt they weren't tive Committee chairman of the getting enough for their Student Association. "There money," said Dan Crone, were about 391 votes cast. This Student Association vice is about 65 votes less than last president. "Some people feIt time. One reason for the that ASUM should stay on decrease could be that people DEJA VU: UMSL students vote In elections held April 7-8 In which ASUM was voted off the campus campus until it gets out from were tired of voting." for the second time this year [photo by WUey PrIce]. under Columbia." Poll workers for the election director of the University Research line item of the one hour. This was remedied were hired through the univer­ Center. From these applications, Student Association Budget. immediately when Yates Sanders Crone said that, in his sity Center. Interested students poll workers were chosen. One problem occured when a Student Association president opinion, ASUM would have to submitted applications to Salaries for these workers were poll worker failed to show up at went to Marillac to work at the submit a completely different Charlotte McCluer, assistant supplied from the Administrative the Marillac campus polls for polls. [See "Elections," page 5] , Residents debate parking lot in master plan

Barb DePalma Wesley Horner, vice president The main change planned for road. It would also create intense opposition from of pla'nning and landscape the campus is the installation of smooth circulation which he said members of the audience who A special public hearing to architecture at Hellmuth, Obata a "loop road." This would be an was important to a commuter live close to campus. review 'the proposed UMSL and Kassabaum (HOK)· uninterrupted road which would campus such as UMSL. Their arguments showed master plan was held April 14. presented a slide show picturing encircle the main campus and This plan also includes the opposition to the tearing up of The hearing was held for changes for UMSL that would allow people to reach any point building of several parking the grassy areas between Stadler persons within the neighborhood extend past the year 2000. HOK on campus with ease. facilities to increase the present and Benton Halls in order to to review the plan and offer is the architectural firm that According to Horner, every­ parking capacity of 4,500 spaces build a parking area. comments and suggestions. developed the master plan. thing would happen inside the to a total of 8000 possible Other oppositions voiced were parking spaces. in concern over the looks of the A parking facility is planned campus as people approached adjacent to Stadler and Benton from Natural Bridge Road. Conway to teach here next fall Halls. This would be a surface Several members of the parking lot which could audience said that this would be accomodate approximately 1800 the first thing people would see The Current has learned that cars. James Conway, recently This proposal was met with [See "PIIUl," page 3] defeated in his re-election bid for mayor of St. Louis, will become the newest member of UMSL faculty. Candidates speak on A formal announcement is expected to be made by the university April 20 when Conway goals for 1981- '82 leaves office. Conway is expected to team teach an interdisciplinary course, The Chery. Keathley Assembly is running for City, beginning in the fall, 1981. president with Chuck Gerding, Candidates running for Student Association treasurer, as Conway was the guest lecturer Student Association president his running mate for vice for the course, Feb. 20 of this and vice president spoke at a president. year. All four of the mayoral "Meet the Candidates" forum "Management is our candidates addressed the class sponsored by the Current April objective," O'Driscoll said. he preceding the primary elections. 14. also said he would like to have a The course covers The three candidates for press secretary for th'e "consideration of economic president and three for vice Association 'or expand the factors, urban institutions, president listed their platforms, secretary's duties. historical developments in goals and answered questions Kinamore talked about setting urbanization, problems of the put to them by members of the goals as an important issue, but inner city, suburbia and the Current. goals "not hard to reach, but' metropolitan area, ethnic All six candidates are which can be reached." groups, stratification, and members of the 1980-81 Student Kinamore also said she wants 10 psychological implications of Association. Tony O'Driscoll, pUblicize student government so urban living," according to the Student Association chairperson the students know it's there UMSL Bulletin. The course is is running for president. His "It's their student government." for freshmen and running mate for vice president "The groundwork is laid," mores, but is open to is Patricia Kinamore. Sanders said. he also stated that and seniors with the Yates Sanders, Student Student Association should work s permission. Association president and Dan from a governing aspect and not Crone, Student Association vice as a service group as it was Joel Glassman, associate president, are running for "haphazardly" done in p~st professor in political science, IN THE CITY: Mayor James Conway wID be teaching The City clan re-election. years. Lawrence Wines, Administra- [See "Conway," page 5] beginning nen faD [p"oto by WUey PrIce]. [See page 5) tive Chairperson of the "CaacIIdatea," page 2 UMSL CURRENT April 16, 1981 newsbriefs University predicts delays in student financial aid next year Holy Week services offered Students applying for financial all we can to see that those who amount of funds available for aid aid next year can expect to wait want to attend the university will from the state will not be finally The Catholic Student Center will hold Holy Week services until mid-summer before be able to do so." known until the present session Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 16-18 at 7:30pm. Services learning if they qualify for of the General Assembly ends in will be held at the Newman House, located across from Benton assistance. All students who file mid-June. Hall. Mass will be celebrated Easter Sunday at 8pm. Everyone is "Due to changes being made applications for financial aid fill welcome to attend. out a standardized form which is in the federal formula regarding Until determinations are made For. more information, contact Father Bill Lyons at 385-34SS. processed under a formula eligibility for aid, there will be on the amount of federal and devised by the federal govern­ lengthy delays-perhaps into state monies available, Rokicki ment. About five million midsummer-before students said it will not be possible to put applications are received Board positions open find if they qualify for together an aid "package" for nationally. assistance," said Phillip Rokicki, students applying at the Nomination forms for graduate student representatives to the UM director of student financial The delay in Washington, university. Individual students School of Education Assembly are currently available in graduate aids. .. And there is much D.C, is being caused, Rokicki will not be advised of the education classes and the lobby of the Education Building at uncertainty on how much total said, by a change being made in amount of aid they can expect Marillac. Forms will be accepted no later than Spm, April 24. aid will be available, from both the formula for students to until late summer or early fall. Four positions on the assembly are open for graduate students the federal and state levels, with· qualify for Pell grants, formerly who are currently enrolled in the school. Three representatives the final amount not to be know known as Basic Educational "'We are preparing for· a filling these positions will also serve on the Graduate Affairs to individual students until Opportunity Grants. massive paper onslaught in our Council and one representative will sit on the Assembly Board. maybe late summer or early campus financial aids office" Elections will be held Monday through Thursday, April 27-30 fall. " Rokicki said the new admini­ Rokicki said. "In fact, I have from S:30-7:30pm. Additional information on representative Rokicki said that about 35,000 asked directors in those offices functions, nomination processes, and voting procedures may be stration currently is revising the of UM's 54,000 students receive formula adopted last October to have their employees take obtained by contacting James Dixon or Joanie Fedyk at the some type of financial aid their vacations during the next Midwest Community Education Development Center at 553-5746. and that a stop order has been through grants, loans, scholar­ placed on processing applica­ few weeks so all hands will be ships, and work-study programs. tions at the federal level until available when the big summer The aid totals about 570 million the new formula is finalized. crunch hits." Chinese journalist to speak and comes through three sources Applications normally now are -the federal government, the being processed at a steady Rokicki says it will be the Hubert S. Liang, professor of English and journalism in the state and the University. flow. greatest paper processing People's Republic of China, will speak on "American Perspec­ project ever in the campus "Despite the uncertainties ­ "Even after the formula is in tives of China: A Chinese View" on Friday, April 24, at UMSL. offices because a massive now existing, "Rokicki said, "we place and eligibility determined, Sponsored by the Center for International Studies, the program amount of work will be want UM students and prospec­ it will take six weeks for forms will begin at lOam in the McDonnel Conference Room, 331 SSB. compressed into such a short tive UM students to understand to be mailed out by the federal Currently, Professor Liang is Visiting Distinguished Professor of time. Journalism at UMC. that we are going to do government and for the students Born in Nanchang, Kiangsi, China in 1902, Professor Liang everything possible to help those and university to learn the needing assistance." Rokicki advised students: studied at British and American missionary schools. After taking answer on eligibility, " Rokicki wanting to seek a Federal said. part in the May 4 Movement in China in 1919, he came to the "We may not be abie to help Guaranteed Student Loan also to United States where he attended Baldwin-Wallace College and as much as needed, but we'll do In addition, he said, the apply now. the Ford School of Technology before beginning the study of journalism at DePauw University. He was instrumental, along with Henry and Clare Booth Luce in the development of the United China Relief, an organizati~n coordinating all American relief efforts for China. He has written several books: "China and Her National Crisis" (1935), "China Fight (1938), and "Applied Publicity," 1936. MAKE A The lecture is free and open to the public. Student artwork to be shown DIFFERENCE! A juried exhibit of student artwork will be presented in Gallery 210 April 27 through may 8 at UMSL. The gallery, located in 210 Lucas, is open from 9am-9pm Monday through Thursday, and from 9am-5pm on Friday. The gallery is closed on weekends. ELECT The student work will be exhibited in two installations: painting and drawing will be shown April 27 through May 1; printmaking, photography and graphic design will be shown May 4 through May 8. A juror will selected a work or works to be awarded Jury Mentions and "Best of Show." The gallery is open to the public. For further information, call S53-5924. LARRY WINES Storytelling workshop given PRESIDENT In conjunction with the second annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival to be held at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial April 30 through May 2, UMSL will offer a workshop designed to and acquaint participants ·with the history, literary types and the art and techniques of storytelling. Emphasis will be placed on development of personal storytelling skills to appeal to young people. The workshop will consist of two Saturday sessions, April 18 CHUCK and May 9 from 8:30am-4:30pm on the UMSL campus, as well as participation in the Festival at the Arch May 1 and 2 from 8:30am-4:30pm daily. Elizabeth Kizer, assistant professor of , speech at UMSL, will be the course instructor. The course may be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit. GERDING Registration fee is 535.S0 for post-baccalaureate students and 532.25 for all other participants. For registration call 5S3-5961. VICE-PRESIDENT Gerentology courses offered' An interdisciplinary undergraduate certificate in gerontological studies will be offered at UMSL. The certificate program is OF STUDENT designed to include courses from several disciplines with sufficient flexibility to allow students to select courses best suited to their · career i;V4is and earn special recognition for gerontological experti:;e. ASSOCIATION For persons already employed in the field, it offers an opportunity to gain new. skills for career advancement. The certificate offers career possibilities in the areas of health care, mental health, social services, program planning, development APRIL 20&21 and administration, recreation, and the arts. Certificate requirements for students include enrollment in an UMSL degree program and completion of a total of 15 semester hours from the areas of natural sciences, social and policy issues, business and management, psychology and counseling, physical and health education and the humanities. A maximum of three credit -.ours from research/practicum experience courses may be applied toward the certificate. For more information concerning the program contact the UMSL gerontology program at 553-6288.0 April 16, 1981 UMSL CURRENT page 3 Flashers reported in main library Cheryl Keathley nights. "Nothing was done about it," she said. "More frequent patrols will be Library security was discussed put in there," said Chief James by Ronald Krash, director of the J. Nelson. library, at a dean's meeting held "There's not 'much we can Wednesday, April 15. do," Krash said. "We're on a An incident involving a flasher skeleton crew, especially in the was reported in the Thomas evenings. " Jefferson Library last Sunday, Possible alternatives have April 5 near closing time. The been considered. "We have to alleged flasher ran down the look at other means," Krash main stairs as a woman yelled said. down for someone to stop him, A television survellance has according to Mushira Haddad, been suggested. Krash said the head of general services divsion possibility of not allowing people in the library. to study on the fifth floor, John Flynn, library assistant, because it is the most isolated, 71, was injured in his attempt to would be considered if the stop the man. Flashers have situation got serious. been reported in the post and "We will have to take action UNDER FIRE: Chancellor Arnold B. Grobman, left, and Wesley Homer of HOK answer quesUons " some have been apprehended, that will affect the service," from area residents about a proposed parking facmty near Benton and Stadler halls Tuesday night but according to Krash, no one Haddad said. She added that the [photo by WHey Price]. except Flynn has been hurt. library staff encourages people "We want to try and prevent to report any incide.nts. that," Krash said. "If anybody's supicious, they Pmn------Krash described the majority should give us a call," Nelson from page 1 One resolution suggested by two are pretty tied together. A of the alleged flashes in the said. on campus, and although the Grobman was for the residents mass transit system is not a library as "Mainly outsiders." Haddad said the Education parking area would be buffered around UMSL to submit letters viable aItenrative because we According to Haddad, the Library on the Marillac campus ' by an area of trees, it would still of disapproval to the Board of campus police police were can't depend on it. As UMSL has not had any problems. be unappealing to the campus. Curators when the plan is grows, the campus must previously asked to try and come "They have weirdos, but not The new parking area would submitted to them at their June by on rounds, especially accomodate these additional cars flashers," she said. also cause the loop road to go 16 meeting. 'and the campus must be between 5-9pm on Sunday around the outside of the area "These plans only set a prepared for the increase in creating a second entrance on framework for everything else to commuters.' , to the campus. happen," Homer said. "Some In his opening statement, Student arrested for This plan was also met with things in the long-range master Grobman stated that UMSL had opposition because it would plan are so long-range that we been pruchased from the creating disturbance cause traffic problems for people cannot apply what we perceive Normandy School District for coming out of the Bel-Nor Acres today to it." $60,000 in order to build a state A student was taken into the student entered Rochester's subdivision which is adjacent to Bridges connecting the university. UMSL acquired the custody by UMSL police Mon­ lecture and walked down to the the UMSL campus. parking garages and a road Marillac campus several years day, April 13 in Martin Roches­ front of the room. Students would be making connecting UMSL and the later. He said that 20,000 ter's 9am "American Gover­ The student pulled out a turns off of campus on to Marillac campuses were also students have graduated in 17 Natural Bridge and residents of ment" class in 101 Stadler Hall. lighter and waved it around proposed. years. ° According to Rochester, the Rochester's face, shouted ob­ Bel-Nor Acres would be doing The road would require "These students have Student "called shortly before scenities, and demanded the same. This, according to Natural Bridge to become contributed considerably to the class," and asked to address its Rochester sign his withdrawal area residents, would create sunken while the new road growth of the metropolitan students but did not disclose the slip. many problems and it was would run directly over it and area," he said. subject of his address. Rochester said he explained suggested that a traffic light, connect the two campuses. Approximately two to three The student also wanted he was in the middle of class would need to be erected to "There is a great need to link years ago an intensive planning Rochester to sign a withdrawal and could not talk. IJe said the counter the traffic problems. the two campuses," Horner process was initiated to slip so that he could drop the student sat down. Many questions concern with the said. "This would create a determine the planning of building of surface parking areas class. "I did not~ call the police," private connection between additional programs at UMSL. were directed to Homer and Marillac and UMSL." Forty minutes into the class, [See "Arrest," page 5] The nursing and optometry Chancellor Arnold B. Grobman. Homer said three objectives schools were established and it were chosen when HOK was was determined as necessary to scheduled to draw up the master initiate some physical planning plan. One was to devise a on campus. The UMSL 2000 VOTE process to bring the educator plan was begun to show and planner together so that long-range plans for what UMSL both thoughts and ideas could should look like. be' tested when new plans came "Our job in drawing up the YATES SANDERS into being. Secondly, a master master plan was to physically plan would show conceptual idea manifest the UMSL 2000 plan to President about the physical direction of show what the campus would be growth for the campus and, like in the future," said Homer. DANeRONE third, to give the university the best recommendations as to Two residents of Normandy Vice President what should be done first on stated that the meeting was campus. "just a lot of rehashing of old One of the basic concepts for ideas" and that a "hostile the master plan was to guide the mood" was created. They also gorwth of UMSL into a state agreed that the audience's metropolitan campus. feelings were "out in the open" "It is an urban campus and and that "the people in the area will remain a commuter around UMSL should have a say campus," said Homer. "these in what is done on campus." GORDO·S FAMOUS "PRONTO-FOOD" MEXICAN RESTAURANT NOlVIN JAMESTOWN MALL 10% discount for senior citizens and studentS1 Pick up your card today! TryourNEW Mexican Mini-Pizza for $1 ··Keep Student Government •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ~ 25°REFILLS ~Cl. : worldnq for your· ~O. ~ ~ 0<$ buy any size soda and ~OA i RE-ELECT SANDERSICRONE V receive refills for 250 .. " : Good thru April '20-21 . 0 April 23. .:0' : Gordo's Famous "Pronto-Food" : : Mexican Restaurant 2 ~ ':l Jamestown ~1l~lJ : ...... - ••••¥ .."' •••••••••••• ~.~I' ..... page 4 UMSL CURRENT April 16, 1981 viewpoints Election poses tough choice LETTERS

This year's Student Associa­ discussion. He is familiar with one of the presidential tion elections for president the administration and its candidates. All have serious Recounts past phone hassles

and vice president offer three operation and seems drawbacks, that will prove I Dear Editor: scholastically. Usually the caller slates to liMSL voters. This well-versed on the decisions difficult to overcome in future The UMSL faculty and staff . will figure out his mistake in one marks a departure from a facing students in coming months. are getting pretty adept at using or two (ries-probably a "B" trend in recent years, which years. Sanders is the best qualified the new phone system at lastl student. I have learned to let the saw candidates run for office for the job. and it is he who One of the few totally ignored phone ring twice, not only to unopposed or with minimal Unfortunately, Sanders' excellent organization has we recommend for the features, of course, is the ability give the caller a chance to competition. to put someone on hold when redeem himself, but also to produced few tangible benefits position . This endorsement. The exercise gives students you hear the bleep signifying avoid being hung up on so often. for UMSL students. The however. must be taken with a different choicc to makt:, for that someone else is calling in, Rejection hurts! Assembly now acts as a the undersranding that we the platofrms of the three have not been impressed with but on the whole must of us are Before I caught on to this slates differ only slightly. The well-designed machine that getting the hang of it (no pun phone quirk I'd occasionally get emits no product. Almost all his general performance In candidates' records , intended). a real fighter. Here is an of the group's decisions this 1980-81 . experience, and interpersonal Our office has a unique example: "Student Activities." year have regarded itself. If, skills will decide this contest. To prove effective. and to problem. Student Activities' "Let· me speak to Dr. self-perpetuation is the Granger, please." Tony O'Driscoll, Yates fulfill the promises he has phone number is 5536. It's terrific in that everyone can "I'm sorry, you have the Sanders and Larry Wines are purpose of student made. Sanders must shed his government, then Sanders has easily remember it, but that's wrong number. What depart-· vying for president of the . current image as a spokes­ been wholly effective. person for the administration. the only obvious advantage I can ment did vou want?" Student Association. The If any complaint about his come up with. We average 25 to "I want Biology. Dr. Granger.· 12-month post pays $2,100. There are questions, too, performance has been 30 UMSL Hot Line calls per day Is he in?" O'Driscoll, a chemistry about his stands on the issues. from people who are evidently "This is Student Activities, overriding this .vear. it is that . major, is fairly new to student not aware that they should only there's no Dr. Granger here. government. He took office Sanders has spent most of his dial the last four digits of the Would you like me to transfer last spring, but didn't really EDITORIAL time explaining the admini­ number they want. They dial your call?" involve himself in the stration's position to students "553-6 .... " and to their "No, I want to talk to Dr. rather than the reverse. workings of the group until Sanders supported an increase amazement, the phone rings. Granger.' Whether this image is •• Are you calling from on earlier this semester. Since in Student Activities fees last From here on, the reactions justified or not. it exists. and should be on "Candid Camera." campus?" then he has been elected fall without referendum, and it has alienated more than a The conventional response is "What?" chairperson of the Student continued to support the few members of thc something like this: "What? •• Are you on the UMSL Assembly and has volunteered Associated Students of the Assemblv. Student Activities? I was calling campus now?" his time to a variety of University of Missouri Sanders must also improve the Sociology Department." I "Yes, I want to talk to--" on-campus interests. (ASUM) long after it was in "Excuse me, but you've his ability to deal with and switch on my human tape Although he seems gregar­ the best interest of the recorder which intones, "Just dialed the first three numbers. ious and energetic, O'Driscoll student body not to do so. motivate students. One of his dial the last four digits." Then Just dial the last four digits lacks qualificiations usually Larry Wines, a chemistry major goals must not be to we have the rude ones. when you're calling from a considered essential to a major, is, like O'Driscoll, a make quorum at every "Student Acti-," I answer campus phone." successful presidency : first-year member of the meeting. but to maintain the brightly. There's no need to "You mean Dr. Granger isn't experience and familiarity Student Assembly. Wines organization's elected continue. The hung-up phone there?" Clenchitg my teeth so with the workings of the wasted little time in membership. and to prod it clunks in my ear before I can that I am almost unintelligible, I campus. The value of having . immersing himself in the into action. switch on my human recorder. say, maKing my voice smile sweetly through the clench, spent time dealing with workings of the organization, Most of all. he must The next most common response in answer to my office identi­ "Just a moment, I'll transfer administrators and student remember who he works for. however, and has emerged as fication is dead silence. I repeat, your call." I quickly push issues cannot be over­ an outspoken and maverick In the vice presiden~ial race "Student Activities," and there "switchhook" and dial the other estimated for the position he member of the Assembly. an endorsement is easier to is another moment or two of department. seeks. His relative inexper­ Perhaps Wines' biggest make. Dan Crone clearly out­ silence after which the phone is The irony of all this is that ience puts hm at a sizeable credit is his management of qualifies his opponents, Chuck again hung up in my ear. The most of the Hot Line phones disadvantage to his opponents time, for he's proven himself Gerding and Pat Kinamore, in criteria of student intelligence, I have printed instructions, but in the race. tireless and dedicated to the every respect. He has have decided, can be measured getting a caller to read is Yates Sanders, a business Assembly while taking a demonstrated this year and in by phone rings. Let me explain. probably even more difficult major, is the incumbent heavy class load. He has also the past that he is eloquent, The phone rings, once, then than getting them tp understand Student Association president. familiarized himself with well-versed on student silence. After a few seconds it the mysteries of the telephone. I Prior to his presidency, he members of the administra­ concerns and conscientious. rings again-silence. After a should be more tolerant, I served as the organization's tion. He relates well with both long interval, it rings onc~ lJlore, guess. Even we professional vice president. students and university then silence. The longest this phone-users have been known to But, while these traits are procedpre has repeated-itself goof with the new system. administrators, and is admirable, he has little else to has been five times-a student,. Glnnl Bowie Sanders has succeeded in recommend him. Assembly probably more responsible- for no doubt. on the way out 262 U. Center garnering some respect for the members report that he is UMSL's hosting of the Urban group this year. Its internal exceedingly difficult to deal 13 Student Conference this structure has been made with. His politicking is filled year than anyone else on Says greater security needed somewhat effective, and with firm promises. some of campus. And, importantly, assembly meetings, unlike which are shaky at best. Crone miuntains an active Dear Editor: well-lighted or are there those of the past three years, We are unable to make a watchdog stance over the I would like to add my name darkened areas where are once again forums of civil strong endorsement for any spending of sturlent monies. and voice to the growing someone might easily hide? multitude of persons who have 3) architectural structure­ expressed _their disappoi~tm~nt there are closed areas of a in and concern over the security building or architectural (or lack thereof) at UMSL as quirks which would encourage provided by the UMSL Police security problems; and . . CURREHT Department. Perhaps the officers 4) natural deterrents-is UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI/ SAINT LOUIS . shoulcJ consider investigating the there a continuous traffic possibilities of enrolling in a few flow? Are there large numbers EdItor ••••••••••••••••••••• Earl Swift Production Chief. • • • • • • • • • • • Shirley Wight refresher courses dealing with of people present on a Copy EdItor••••••••.••••••• Jean Wessel ·omce Manager••.••••••••• Justin Thomas the basics of police work. And continuing basis? Does the perhaps a priority class would be News EdItor••••••••••••• Cheryl Keathley .Production Assistants. • • • • • • • • • • Tony BeD area naturally reduce security "Preventive Security." risk? Assistant News EdItor•••••••• ~ DePalma PhD Boone I realize that it would be Around UMSL EdItor••••• Daniel C. FIanaJdn Typesetters. • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • LInda Tate impossible for the officers to be To begin with the obvious Assistant Features EdItor••••• Frank Clements Marty Klug everywhere all the time, but it again, the parking buildings Assistant FIne Arts Editor. • . • Sharon Kobush Business Manager•••••••• Pat Connaughton would seem to be obvious and would have to be classified as Sports EdItor••••••••••••••• Jeff Knchno Advertising Director••••••••• Rick Jackoway logical to pinpoint high-risk high risk areas. They are Assistant Sports EdItor•.••••••• Rick Capelli Advertising Construction. • • • • Cheryl Keathley security areas and patrol them at generally dark, easily accessible Calendar EdItor ••• • • •••••••• MIke Dvorak Shirley Wight more frequent intervals. A places with areas where someone might conceal himself. Photography Director••• ••••••• WHey PrIce Circulation Manager•••••.••• Kevin ChrIsler number of factors would need to And the traffic patterns are such Graphic ArtIsts ••• •••• ••••••• Jason WeDs Data Morgue Librarian ••••••.•• Becky HIatt be evaluated to determine "high risk." Aside from the primary that there are large blocks of Mary Beth Lyon ·UMC Correspondent•••••••• Ken WhIteside consideration of location (in time when cars and people are .The Current Is' pubUshed weekly on Thursdays at 1 Blue Metal Omce BUucung, 8001 Natural comparison to other facilities), quite susceptible. A low risk .Brldge Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63121. Phone: 553-5174. there are at least four other area would be the Common Financed In part by student activities fees, the newspaper Is pubUshed by a student stf. lf 1i , 1I' i~ criteria at which one must look: grounds in front of the not an omclal pubUcation of the University of Missouri. The university Is not responsible ir I ; ~~ t · University Center where lighting Current's contents and policies. 1) accessibility-how easy it .is­ is good, the area fairly open and EdItorials are the opinion of the editor and/or the editorial staff. ArtIcles labeled "Commentary" for someone to enter or leave there is a substantial traffic are the opinion of the individual writer. . the facility without being flow. Which leads one to the Advertising rates are available upon request. seen; . subject of areas which are more 2) lighting-is the facility [See "Securltr," page S1 April 16, 1981 UMSL CURRENT page 5 Students to compete in forensics competition

There will be four rounds of stakes and seven trophies at At the end of this year day and Wednesday, with meets Susan ReD competition in each event. A­ Illinois State University. Turrentine will be leaving the on Friday and Saturday. proximately 600 students, in­ The team, organized last April speech department. "I love "I've had to fish back to Four senior UMSL students cluding some of the top speakers by Turrentine, went to its first UMSL and I hate to leave." former students I've had for have qualified to attend the in the country, are expected to meet at Iowa State as novices After she leaves she expects the the team," Turrentine said, National Forensics Competition attend the event. and won a trophy. The team program to maintain its stability "but it looks like I've done a to be held April 23-26 at has grown from zero to ten with a great deal of student good job." Western Kentucky University in Jane Turrentine, team sponsor members in the past year. interest. Bowling Green, Kentucky. and an UMSL speech instructor, This year's awards banquet said "We're going to win some Marsha Littell, co-sponsor, Meetings are held every Mon- will be on May 1. This will be UMSL's first gold." and Turrentine will attend the participation in the nationals finals as judges for other since 1975, when only' one The forensics team travels all schools. student participated. over the country to nationally A"est------Hari Campbell and Brad Kel­ recognized competitions. In the "Marsha has been a lot of ler will compete in impromptu final competitions of the season, help and the students have put from page 3 "I can't go into any detail.," and extemporaneous speaking. the team took two trophies at in a lot of work and dedication," said Chief James J. Nelson. He Kitty Kennealy will compete in SIU Carbondale and four places Turrentine said. "The depart­ Rochester said. He said that would say only that the student prose interpretation and Karen at Rockvalley College in Rock­ ment and college have been very none of the students in the class "was creating a disturbance." Gladbach in persuasion and in­ ville, Illinois. On April 3 the supportive as well as the dean of reported the incident. formative speaking. team won third place sweep- students and her office." Nelson said the student re­ Other incidents earlier in the sisted arrest "to a degree." day involving the student had been reported to police, how­ LETTERS ever. Nelson and other university officials refussed to release the Barb Toulster, a secretary in student's name or the location of the University Center office, his confinement. According to Security caUed the police concerning a Dan Wallace, assistant dean of from page 4 the library can do to improve the now being faced. I realize that it fight the student was involved in Student Affairs, "the student difficult tc evaluate. Since I am situation without the aid of the would not eradicate the problem, with another student outside the was taken to a location that could not be considered a jail." more familiar with the library, I police. Hours could be cut so but it certainly could not hurt. Black Culture Room. will use it as an example. that the library would be open If I appear a bit concerned One would, on first thought, only during daylight hours. about security in the library, it is assume that the library would be Additional staff could be ' hired not by accident. I have been a Conway ----- a low risk facility. There is only or duties re-assigned so that staff member there for the last one entrance to the building, at there could be more internal three years and have seen the which an attendant is posted. patrolling. Electronic security/ number of flashing and from page 1 commented Chancellor Arnold The front and back of the survellience systems could be harassment incidents grow from B. Grobman, in response to the building have extensive windows installed.The stack area could be practically non-existant to and Daniel Monti, assistant appointment. He said that the permitting high visibility. And closed to the public. Each of common occurences. In the last professor in sociology, will teach university is fortunate to have a 'there a fairly constant traffic these suggestions, however, has episode the library attendant the class with Conway. man of Conway's stature join the flow throughout the day? What serious drawbacks. Cutting the was assaulted by the suspect. I "Well, I'm just delighted," university. 'one tends to forget is that the hours and closing the stacks guess what upsets me even top and bottom floors of the would, at minimum, mean a more is the seeming lack of building are effectively isolated lessening of service to the concern on the part of the from the rest of the building by patron and the elimination of Candidates---- officers who come to t~~e the architectUral design and that in over half of the patron study / reports, as if to imply that from page 1 the late afternoon and evening lounge space. Hiring staff or nothing can be done anyway. "more emphasis on the service part." the crowds tend to diminish. installing electronic equipment This letter has been written in "This year we have rebuilt While the number of library would strain an already the hope that something will be ' student government," Crone Gerding stated that as personnel may be adequate stretched budget. Re-assigning done~ I am not, however, overly said. He stated that promises leaders, their job would be to during the day to be a deterrent, duties would mean neglecting optimistic that anYthing will. It are not the important issue but "get things going," and that it in the evenings and on other necessary functions. seems a shame that the UMSL rather "What we've done in the is the "initiative on the part of weekends the library staff, as From the library's point of police, at a time when their past." leaders to get things done." with the UMSL police, cannot be· view, a simpler and more public relations are already at the Student Assocation everywhere at once. And because of the increase of acceptable suggestion appears 'Iow ebb, do not attempt to Wines said that he is trying to elections for president, vice when one returns to the basic upgrade their standing with the reach out to the people at large president, and 23 representative flashing incidents over the last premise of. preventative security. UMSL community by providing to gain a "braod involvement." seats will be held Monday and two years, it is becoming the service and protection that He added that he would like Tuesday, April 20-21. apparent that the number of If the police would make routine one would assume was their staff is not as effective a patrols of all levels of the responsibility in the first place. I deterrent as before. Therefore, building, as I was under the suppose one can always hope. one would be · fficlined to impression they were supposed evaluate the library (or at least to do (but rarely see do), I Sincerely, Elections -~---- certain areas of it) as high risk. believe that it would help Frances Plesbergen from page 1 There are a number of things eliminate some of the problems UMSL Library organization before it would be a packet can be formed for aU • .,...... ,..'1 ...... '1 ...... '1 • .a .....a ...... _ ..._ ...... a. __ ...... a. __ .a ...... ~ possibly reconsidered at UMSL . four campuses, they "It is an all or ·nothing deal," legitimately say they represent he said. "ASUM is supposed to the four universities of Missouri involve ~II four campuses. Until · campuses." I ENEED H WE NEED NEWS WRITERS FOR TI-lESUMMER! Can553-5174 YO UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE EASTER SPECIAL ...... LE iFILM DEVELOPING: :• SALECOLOR ROLLS •: .. The Current willJ>ublish • Developed. Priatccl • . B its last issue of 1980-81 next week. n : 12 Exp.: : $1 99 : n Now is the l~t time to n.mke yourseH B • 20 Exp.• $3.29 •: n heard on anthing bothenng you ••• or tt : 24 Exp. $3.69 • II making you happy. 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Lacey Burnette Kalamazoo. "I was hired as a reporter and I could spend my time working on stories," she For most of us, 4:45am just said. At WKZL, she felt like she means a couple of more hours of was doing everything and there sleep. But, for Lorraine Fuller, news director of KWMU, the was more of a demand for work day has already begun. getting the work done, while at "I have to get here that early Jacksonville, the demand was to prepare Morning Edition," for quality. Fuller says she may have sold she says. If "prepare" seems to herself short when going to be a slightly vague word, it is. It Jacksonville. "They had just is vague so that it may contain cleaned house and were bringing some elements of all of her diIties. She is a reporter, in a whole new stock of people from around the country. When researcher, producer, and they called me and asked what it announcer. would take to get me to come One of the highlights of down to Florida, I said, 'not Fuller's career came when she much.'" So, they offered her was contacted by a talent scout $165 a week and Fuller left the for NBC. "When I was working WORKING IT OUT: RIchard Green, Jason Wells, Tina SulUns, and director Deborah GwUUm discuss cold, snowy, Michigan winter for for WKZL in Kalamazoo, a scene from "Moonchlldren," the upcoming UnIversity Players production [photo by Wlley PrIce]. Florida. She found out they had Michigan, he heard one of my a need for a black, female news broadcasts and sent me a letter. When he found out that I reporter and she probably could , have made them pay her more if IMoonchildren' to appear here had only been working professionally for 18 months, he she would have given a higher The University Players will are seven college seniors. The and death. said that I would need to get figure. present the play, "Moon­ students are portrayed by Jason Aside from the seven some more experience before I Fuller has found that being a children," on April, 24, 25, and Wells (Bob), Russ Monika students, the cast includes Vita black female has helped her get could get in the 'major leagues.' 26, at 8pm, in the Benton Hall (Mike), Alan Knoll (Cootie), Epifano (Shelley), Vicki Vasileff her foot in the door a few times, He did help me get a job Theatre. According to Deborah Mary Scheppner (Ruth), Tina (Mrs. Willis), Richard Green but after that she has to prove however, with a network affiliate G'l:'iIlim, the show's director, Sullins (Kathy), Dan O'Sullivan (Uncle Murry), Eric Poole herself. "In this business, I've in Jacksonville, Florida," she "Moonchildren are sensitive, (Dick), and Dave Wassilak (Ralph, the salesman), Marvin said. _ found that you have to be in the moody, intuitive, and secretive. (Norman). Written by Michael Florence (Bream, the head cop), Fuller said working for the right place at the right time,' Security is of maximum Weller, the play focuses on them Brian Fitzgerald (Effing, the she said. When the NBC talent affiliate was like a breath of importance to them." as they try to cope with their second cop), Glenn Human fresh air compared to working in [See "Fuller," ~e 7] The Moonchildren in this case collision with reality. (Lucky, the building super), Living together in a dilapi- Vicki Vogel (the milkperson), dated apartment, surrounded by and Carol Enns,(Cootie's mom). protest signs, posters, 857 two "Moonchildren" is slightly quart milk bottles, and a different from the other plays possibly non-existent cat, the '0 'that the University Players have students defend their domain presented this year. "It's a more with a whimsical good humor naturalistic show,' commented against the forces of reality in Wells, who portrays the most the persons of a lecherous serious student. "Many of the landlady, two overzealous police- actors are required to play . men, and a wistful encyclopedia themselves, and that's not as salesman. easy as it sounds. In this case, R'eality/however, refuses to it's a lot harder to hide inside a be defeated and the students character." continue to improvise their way There really is no central out of each new collision with figure in the play. "It's an reality until they reach the ensemble-type show," Gwillim ultimate moment of truth: said. "One thing that the cast is graduation. In its quiet doing well, and I'm pleased to moments, "Moonchildren" also see it, is that they're starting to examines the students' problems work together. The show has in forming relationships, even grown out of the group." with those closest to them, and Because of the language the NOSE FOR NEWS, Lorraine Fuller, who Is the news director for KWMU, performs a variety of in trusting themselves to deal show has been suggested for duties within her Job [photo by WHey PrIce]. with commitment, sincerity, love :[~ _ "Moon~hlldren," p.ge12] / I'M NO ...... 1 Opera Workshop r presents Mozart ~ ELECT ~~... ~ . Wolfgang Amadeus and staging. they have been Mozart's opera, "Cosi Fan preparing for this performance Tutte," will be performed by all semester. ~ Tony (;~~ . ~ UMSL's Opera Workshop class April 24 and 25 in the Education "Cosi Fan Tutte'" was written Auditorium at 8pm. The in Italian, but has been production is under the direction translated into En~lish. O"DRISCOLL ~~ ~ of J eral Becker, a full-time member of the Music The opera is a satirical comedy Department faculty. about the fidelity of women. The central character, an old President ~~ Patricia ~ All of the soloists are students bachelor, attempts, by means of from the UMSL Music Depart­ incredible plots and outlandish ment. Jan Parker is the featured ,disguises, to prove that women · ~ KINMfORE~ guest artist. The chorus will can't be trusted. feature the Jennings High n School Dickens Carolers, under Admission is 51.00 for ~~ Vice-President the direction of John Smith. students and 53.00 for the general public. The tickets can ~+' u Excerpts from the opera were be purchased at the door or in presented earlier this semester. advance at the Information Desk This time, the group will present in the University Center. For Put the STUDENT back into the full opera, with costumes, more information, call 553-5980. Student Government! ca1l553-5174 .VOTE , O'DriscoU/Kinainore A ril 20&2l · April 16, 1981 UMSL CURRENT page 7 Clark helps older adults achieve happiness group. We get to ' meet a lot of Jeff Kuchno people our age and everybody, enjoys it." I After nearly 50 years of yeo­ Another aCtive participant, 67- man service at Union Electric, year-old Ray Portilla, explained Fred Kaune was rewarded with that the Active Adults helps a chance to do something differ­ motivate himself and his friends ent with his life. Thanks to to get the most out of life. retirement, Kaune became a "Older people have to have a man of leisure who basically did reason to get up in the morn­ whatever he wanted. ing," he said. " Once you get in However, it took Kaune only a this group, you can't wait to get few weeks to realize that retire­ up in the morning." ment wasn't quite what he Portilla isn't the only one who expected it to be. feels this way about the group, "I was bored," he said, either. More than 100 men and recalling the first few months of women belong to this group. To his retirement days. "I was see the enthisiasm etched in really getting tired of just sitting their faces when they exercise, around the house and doing is proof that the Active Adults is nothing." the perfect tonic for bored senior Luckily, Kaune received a bit citizens. of advice from his barber, who Bruce Clark, a -1972 graduate told him about an organization from the University of Illinois, that alleviates the problem of who is the originator and co­ boredom for senior citizens. This coordinator of the UMSL Active program, known as the UMSL Adults, explained how and why A ~tive Adults, turned out to be the group got started. just what Kaune needed. "When I graduated from col­ "I've been involved in the lege with a degree in exercise Active Adults for five years and physiology, I was given the about exercise to get the most, which is called "The Clinical One of the most competitive I love it," Kaune said. "It's one opportunity to choose the kind of out of it. In fact, some of them Analysis of Lifetime Sports," senior Olympians in the area is of the best things that ever group I wanted to work with," are afraid that they exercise, also offers instruction in sports Ben Pisciotta, who is also a happened to me. I've never felt he said. "I decided on older they'll die." in which any age person can member of the UMSL Active as good in my life as I do now." adults, because the processes of This, of course, is a miscon­ participate. Adults. As a matter of fact, Dr. The UMSL Active Adults pro­ aging are interesting to me. I ception. Clark explained that "They love to play volleyball, Clark believes Pisciotta is per­ gram, which was initiated in the was interested in how it occurs, Saturday morning sessions are badminton, racquetball, tennis haps a bit too competitive. mid-70's, has made a lot of why it occurs and how to change set aside for lectures and discus­ and golf," said Clark. "These senior citizens feel good about it. " "Ben is something else," said themselves, both mentally and sions pertaining to the principles are sports that some of them did Clark. "He really pushes him­ physically. The group meets on Clark came to UMSL in 1973 of exercising for senior citizens. not grow up with, and now that self. " Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and soon after the completion of All of the questions older adults they have been exposed to them, Pisciotta is an interesting they love them." mornings at UMSL's Mark the Mark Twain Building, esta­ have concerning their own physi­ chap. Before he began to take Twain Building and participates blished a swimming program. cal fitness are answered in this "Sport," however, is not the his physical condition seriously, in such activities as square Once that got off the ground, he class. key word when analyzing the he wasn't in very good shape. dancing, walking-jogging, swim­ accepted older adults into his "We tell them why they success of the UMSL Active "I averaged two packs of ming, yoga and volleyball. class. stretch in a certain way so that Adults. "Activity" is. cigarettes a day for 35 years," "I thought there was a need they'll know how to exercise in a For example, one of the most It"'s primarily a physical fit­ he said. "When I first started to give older adults the same safe way," said Clark. "We get popular activities in this pro­ exercising, I couldn't even walk ness program," said Kaune, opportunity to exercise as into discussions about arthritis, gram is square dancing. The who has lost 35 pounds since around the block." younger kids," he explained. nutrition, and other areas that addition of Gail Greenwald as Today, Pisciotta can run six becoming a member of the "They don't have the facilities are interesting to them." co-coordinator and primary group. "But it's also a social miles continuously with compa­ and they don't know enough The Saturday morning class, dance instructor is perhaps the rative ease. He has won several main reason for such interest. gold medals in the senior Olym­ "Gail got involved with this pics and expects to pick up a program in 1978, and her back­ few more next month. ground in dance has r:eally helped," said Clark. "We make "I feel rejuvenated," he said. a good team." "I feel better now (at 65 years of age) than when I was 50. I really Greenwald explained that she like what I'm doing." gets a lot of self-satisfaction from working with the older As for Clark, he admits there adults. "I love it," she said. are personal rewards to be' "These people are not ready to reaped from this organization. sit on the shelf, yet. Their self "I love 'em," (aid Clark.' "They esteem really grows through have experiences and ideas that exercise. " other people don't have. Their enthusiasm and interest is child­ Of the l00-plus participants in like. They don't want to waste the Active Adults, almost half of their life." them are involved in the senior Olympics, which will be held May 26, 27 and 28 at the Jewish "Not only is the program Community Centers Association. valuable to the older adults, but The Olympics are for all indivi­ it's also fun," added Clark. "I duals 55 years of age and older. really enjoy working with these Among the events are swim­ people." ming, running, racquetball, ten­ The UMSL Active Adults­ nis and race-walking. proof that life doesn't end at 65. Fuller------hom page ! provide the resources. But, the scout heard her, she was in the people listening to KWMU are listening for the classical music right place at the right time. -not the news." Fuller left Jacksonville two years ago to (;ome back to St. "I know that we don't do an"­ * Louis, her hometown. "It's hard adequate job of covering the Tuesday Apr _ 21 12:30 & 8:15 I: to get a broadcasting job in St. news," Fuller said. " We really J . C. Penney Aud itori um Louis, " she said. She went to don't have the staff to cover- the news fully. We' d need at least FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE : work as a social worker until ' she five reporters to cover the local ~ J *' became the KWMU news director last September. news. I'm also limited by the station's philosophy." **' "I like working here; there's a * good atmosphere, " she said. FulJer says that she hopes t3 *' " For our audience, KWMU make it to the " major leagues" *' provides adequlj.te news in a couple of years. " I think , * no~ *' coverage, but for someone I'm ready ," she *'* listening for news, we don't commented. *' *' St. ude~t Org.anizations:­ *' *' Only one iSsu.e left. • .'r'.:' '.' :.' ·: :Advertise·1I PAID ADVERTISEMENT

Letter campaign to fight aid cuts More than 500,000 students will be while the student is still in school. Dist. 7 Gene Taylor * Representatives- forced out of college this fall if Presently, this begins after a student Dist. 8 Wendell Bailey The Honorable------­ proposed budget cuts to financial aid leaves school. The Pell Grant Dist. 9 Harold Volkmer House of Representatives are approved by Congress, according program is also in danger of being cut to the American Council on substantially. Dist. 10 Bill Emerson Washington, D.C. 20515 Education. These cuts could cause 280 *. President- ASUM is coordinating a letter colleges and universities across the President Ronald Reagan writing campaign to make federal nation to close their doors. * Senators- The White House legislators aware of students' views "Congress needs to know how Washington, D.C. 20500 on the cuts. ASUM urges students to students feel about these cuts. That's The Honorable------­ participate by writing their U.S. why we're organizing this campaign," ASUM can provide the United States Senate names and addresses of out­ Representatives and Senators. said Ms. Stalker. Washington, D.C. 20510 "Letter writing is an effective tool "We need students' help in making of-state Congressmen also. for getting your opinion considered our letter writing campaign a in governmental decision making," success," said ASUM Advocate Kathy said Kelly Stalker, ASUM legislative Patrick. "Letters should be brief and Students lobby advocate. "Officials pay attention to to the point. Give your own reasons personal letters because each one for opposing the student financial aid speaks for a hundred or so people cuts." who never bother to write." A one-page letter, asking for a Washington "Representatives' staffs count how response, is effective according to the mail is running for and against an Ms. Patrick. ASUM interns and staff members traveled to Washington, D.C., April issue and inform the Here is a list of Missouri 10-14 to attend the 12th Annual National Stude~ Lobbying representatives," she added. "No Congressmen and their addresses: Conference. representative who wants to be re­ The conference, sponsored by the United States Student elected can afford to ignore his or her Missouri's U.S. Senators Association, aims to make student lobbies more effective by mail." Senator John C. Danforth discussing issues as they affect students. If Congress agrees, President Senator Thomas F. Eagleton Reagan's proposals will phase out In Washington, interns lobbied Congress, the Department of student social security benefits, limit Education and the White House. They also met with eight of Missouri's Guaranteed Student Loans (GSL), Missouri's U.S. 10 U.S. Representatives. eliminate the federal government in­ Representatives Actual lobbying was supplemented by discussions on lobbying school interest subsidy, and raise Dist. 1 William "Bill" Clay techniques, background research, proposed legislation, delivery of new parental loan program interest Dist. 2 Robert A. Young testimony and introduction of legislation. from nine percent to the current Attending the conference were: Lee Ann Miller, program director, market rate. Dist. 3 Richard A. Gephardt Dist. 4 Ike Skelton Margrace Parchman, legislative director, and the ASUM interns. This Congress may be asked to legislate year's interns are Kathy Patrick, Pam Schweder, Brent Franzel, Kurt programs which would require Dist. 5 Richard Bolling Hellmann, Kelly Stalker, Kerri Barsh and Bob Thompson. interest on GSLs to be compounded Dist. 6 Thomas Coleman Issue Status Marijuana Decriminalization: HB 43 Failed in House Drug Education Act. For possession of 35 grams or less of marijuana, or 5 grams or less of hashish or 1 gram or less of hash oil, the following penalty: A fine of no more than $100 or an order to participate in a drug education program. No criminal record would be established. University Capital Improvements Budget: HB 3 Budget Committee Provides appropriations for higher education and repairs, maintenance, replacement, and installation of buildings or equipment. Financial Aid: HB 326 Passed House Creates a Higher Education Loan Authority as a last resort lender for students and/or parents who cannot otherwise qualify for a loan elsewhere. Would sell bonds for revenue. SB 171 . Public Health & Safety Committee Establishes a financial aid program for nursing students. Student Curator: HB 686 Higher Education Committee A compromise bill caliing for a non·voting student member with exeuctive privilege for a two-year term and at large membership. . Student Loan Defaulters: HB 453 Attached as amendment to HB 326 Would deny' employment by the state of Missouri or any political subdivisions of Missouri, to any person who defaults on a ,student loan. .

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ASUM has been confronted with Those student interests are based has also received attention from ASUM lobbyists . " claimed many problems this year including a on student surveys and the ASUM. The bill is currently in the Representative Richard Hamilton General Assembly suffering from representative voices of the members Public Health and Safety Committee. from the 131 st District. The post election disappointments and of the ASUM Board of Directors. It is ASUM shares the fear of extensive legislation would lower the age surprises. Apparently no one not surprising to learn that financial budget cuts in the financial aid requirement to serve in the Missouri bothered to tell the seven novice aid is one of the top concerns for program with every student and House and Senate to 21 years. ASUM interns. The student lobby has UMC and UMSL students. parent in the country. The lobby is The resolution was passed out of had its most successful year in the FINANCIAL AID working to promote a letter writing the Miscellaneous Resolutions organization's six-year history. campaign and petition drive to stop Committee with top priority. It was ASUM believes that every person In the past, ASUM has voiced the cuts before the cuts keep 500,000 debated by the House and passed should have the opportunity to opinions on non-student issues like students nationally from receiving a with a large majority., The resolution receive a college education. Taking nuclear power or collective college education. Lobbyists from was _ heard by the Senate this philosophy to both the state and bargaining. This year, ASUM has ASUM will travel to Washington, D.C. Con s t f't uti 0 n a I A men d men t s federal levels of government, ASUM chosen to concentrate on issues this month to discuss those cuts with Committee April 8·. . ASUM has lobbied for low-cost student affecting students more directly as Missouri's Congressmen. advocate Pam Schweder said she loans and continued support of the consumers of education and as expects the bi II to be amended to financial aid program. STUDENT CURATOR citizens. This approach allows lower the age requirement in both In the Missouri General Assembly, The creation of a seat for a student interns to become experts chambers by three years, making the ASUM has had major success with University of Missouri student on the where educational interests are Senate age requirement 27 and the the Student Loan Authority Bill. The Board of Curators has always been a concerned. ASUM's expertise is well­ House 21. "This is a more realistic bill creates a loan authority to issue top priority for ASUM. This year, the respected in Missouri's General approach. The full Senate will be revenue bonds to purchase more student curator bill received an early Assembly. Lt. Gov. Kenneth more likely to pass the resolution," student loans. The legislation was hearing in the House Higher Rothman congratulated ASUM for its added Ms. Schweder. By the end of approved by the House and is now Education Committee. "outstanding representation of this session of the Missouri General awaiting committee assignment in Unfortunately, the strict quota student interests before the General Assembly, the issue of lower age the Senate. system for passing bills out of Assembly" in a recent letter to the requirements for representatives and Legislation which sets guidelines committee has left the student Board of Directors. senators should be left up to a vote of for financial aid to nursing students curator bill low on the list of priorities. the people. DEGREE MILL BILL LANDLORD/TENANT ASUM has recognized the threat of LEGISLATION fraudulent degrees. Student lobbyists have actively lobbied for The needs of 14,000 students who legislation giving the Coordinating live off-campus have not been Board of Higher Education the ignored by ASUM. Lobbyists worked authority to approve all degrees for the House bill which would outline granted by out-of-state institutions the responsibilities of both landlords and non-accredited schools in the and tenants. The legislation was state of Missouri. The bill was one of recommended for passage by the the first passed out by the Higher House Civil and Criminal Justice Education Committee and will Committee, and is now on the receive attention from the full floor in perfection calendar waiting for the House this week. debate in the House. ASUM has worked on these issues MAJORITY RIGHTS and others to provide legislators the ASUM's effectiveness as a lobbying chance to hear and understand organization has been proven with student concerns. Gov. Christopher the success of House Joint Bond has recognized the Resolution 29 and 22. Advocates organization's role in decision from ASU M were given fu II making "as an important one over the repsonsibility for the resolution's years in ~epresenting student views to progress. "The resolution has gotten the General Assembly and others in as ' far as it has and didn't die in the government." For more committee because of the efforts of information, contact the ASUM office Issue Status

Degree Mill: 1 HCS 482 and 482 ______On House floor April Would grant the coordinating Board of Higher Education the authority to approve all degrees awarded by non-accredited in­ state postsecondary schools, and by all out-of-state institutions granting degrees in Missouri. Majority rights: HB 351 ______~--~---~~~~~~ on Consent Calendar Repeals "Billiard Law" and thus removes all age restrictions for anyone entering a billiard hall. HB 354 ___.....:.- ______Local Government Committee Lowers age to 18 for these county offices: County Clerk and Auditor for Class II County. HB 448 ______Motor Vehicles Committee Lowers age to 18 for school bus drivers. SB 128 _ on Consent Calendar Allows 18·year-olds to accept payment for beer where 50% of sales are food. HB 649 ______Judiciary Committee Lowers age of adult from 21 to 18 in the Uniform Gift to Minors Act. This act regulates gifts to minors. HJR 22 and 29 . . Passed House Sets age requirements for both House and Senate-'members at 21. Current requirements are 24 and 3D, respectively . . Landlord/Tenant Code: HB 299 ______on Perfection Calendar Establishes standards for returning security deposits, protecting the rights of both the landlord and tenant. Miscellaneous: HB 111 . on Perfection Calendar Would allow CBHE to pay readers for blind college students. PAID ADVERTISEMENT 10 UMSL CURRENT 16, 1981 Drury teaches music non-plano• majors• All Around The Town' provides college' concerts. --The trio has Sharon Kobush done radio and television work. It has twice performed with the showcase for James' talents If you're a music major here St. Louis Symphony, during two Bob James has been around for a long time, week with two concerts at Carnegie Hall. It at UMSL, you probably already of the Symphony's pop concerts. even though many people have not heard of could not have been a more fitting conclusion. know Herb Drury. He is Drury has also performed as a him. He is a musician's musician. "All Around James put together an incredible array of responsible for teaching all of soloist with the Symphony. the Town" is his tenth album. Aside from that, musicians for the event, including King on you non-piano majors the fmer Drury and bassist John Cherry he writes many of the tunes on his albums, bass, Muhammed on drums, Bullock on guitar, points of the 88-key instrument. started the trio about 23 years does all of the arrangements, and has produced Jimmy Maelen on percussion, Tom Scott, Mark For those of you who do not ago. "We were tired of playing albums for people like Grover Washington, Jr., Colby, and George Marge on woodwinds, Jim know Drury first-hand, you may this and that and whatever came Hubert Laws, and Eric Gale. All three of them Pugh and Dave Taylor on trombone, and Mike have heard his jazz trio playing along," Drury said. "We have returned 'the favor by appearing on Lawrence, Tom Browne, and Ron Tooley on the various night club s wanted a more secure schedule James' albums. trumpet. somewhere around town. and we also wanted to specialize Speaking of appearances on James' albums, There are four cuts from these two sessions The Herb Drury Trio plays at in jazz." When the trio started, the musicians who have appeared with James on the album: "Touchdown," "We're All different lounges and functions Phil Hulsey was the drummer. read like an excerpt from the Who's Who of Alone," "Farandole," and "Kari." throughout the bi-state region. It also appears at high school and [See "'Drury," page 12] American jazz musicians. In addition to James is the star through all four of the Washington, Laws, and Gale, Ron Carter, Steve tunes, although, being the talented musician Gadd, Hiram Bullock, Gary King, Earl Klugh, that he is, he doesn't have to be afraid to share Ralph McDonald, David Sanborn, Idris Muham­ the spotlight. He has, perhaps, the most med, Harvey Mason, Randy Brecker, Richie exciting group of side men that he could Resnicoff, Eric Weissberg, Dave Friedman, possibly have. King and Muhammed are solid Hugh McCracken, Jon Faddis, Thad Jones, and throughout and Maelen fills in the low spots in Lew Soloff have all made appearances on one a very nice low-keyed manner. Muhammed and or more of James' albums. Maelen work well together to provide an " All Around the Town" is a two-album set of exciting percussion interlude during "Faran­ live recordings which were all done in New dole." Bullock also provides some excellent York City. The cuts are taken from seven guitar work on "Farandole" and on the different shows at three different clubs. The up-tempo version of the Boz Scaggs hit, concept for the album came in the fall of 1979 " We're All Alone." from Peter Paul, James' artistic director. Paul The horn section is absolutely splendid. Their wanted James to do a series of concerts which ensemble work is fantastic, both on "Faran­ would display as many of James' talents as dole" and "We're All Alone." The fugal possible and he wanted him to do it in New section on the latter is so tight that it simply York City, where most of his music has been takes one's breath away. created and recorded. So, after a series of Scott supplies some incredibly beautiful discussions, three sites were picked: the saxophone work. His soulfully melodic work on Bottom Line in Greenwich Village, and Town "Touchdown," and his duet work with Colby Hall and Carnegie Hall, two of the most on "We're All Alone," provide a dimension prestigious halls, not only in New York, but in that is incomparable. The trio of trumpeters the entire country. . (Lawrence, Browne, and Tooley) display some The first four shows were done at the Bottom awesome chops on "We're All Alone." First, Line on December 18 and 19, 1980. The they alternate solos, and then, they play musicians included James, bassist King, drum­ together. Stunning I mer Muhammed, guitarists Bullock and Wilbert There were 19 musicians involved in the Longmire, and saxophonist Mark Colby. The week of recordings, in addition to James. Aside six-man group displayed the definition of from being an out and out enjoyable album, small-group funk. There are two cuts from this "AU Around the Town" showcases James' setting on the album: "Westchester Lady" and versatility. It's a shame that he may never "Angela (Theme from 'Taxi')." With James reach any type of stardom, but that's reaUy not using a Fender Rhodes to lay down his usual what James is all about. He may never get the melodically full piano lines, Bullock and recognition that he deserves, except from Longmire provide some sweet guitar work. musicians themselves . . . but after all, that's They are backed exquisitely by the solid really what oou rhythmic duo of King and Muhammed. They r lay down a funky foundation within a laid-back structure and I've already discussed the difficulty of that in previous columns. rr The second concert site was the Town Hall on December 21. Although there were two PLAY ME A SONG: Herb Drury, who teaches plano proficiency here concerts originally schednled, only one came at UMSL, can be seen playing around town with his Jazz trio [photo off. But, it was perhaps the best concert of the by WHey PrIce]. week. James was joined by two other pianists, Richard Tee and JoAnne Bracken, bassist Eddie Gomez, and drummers Gadd and Billy Hart. Two cuts from this session are included on the album, "The Golden Apple" and LISA BIRNBACH " Stompin' at the Savoy," that old Benny Goodman classic. The three pianists, all playing PRESENTS acoustic grands, work well together. At times, the group sounds like a 30-piece orchestra. Although they each take a solo shot, the best moments are the ensemble sections. With Gomez laying down some straight ahead bass lines on "Stompin' at the Savoy," and Gadd using brushes and Hart using sticks on a spectacular duet, this tune is easily the highlight of the album. On December 22, James finished off the uickC.u Thanks to Walden's help, Lattisaw comes out "Point of Entry" - Judas PrIest Judas Priest's new album, "Point of Entry," looking like a superstar. is good rock and roll. The album features some fine work from the entire band, which includes "Arc of. D1ver"-Steve Wlnwood _ Rob Halford on lead vocals, Glenn Tipton and " Arc of a Diver" is Steve Winwood' s K.K. Downing on Guitars, Ian Hill on bass, and second solo effort and unfortunately, it's not Dave Holland on drums. half as good as his first. Winwood's vocals just the biggest thing that the band has going for don't have any life or spontaneity to them. it is its high energy. Much of this can be Perhaps, it's because he brought three other attributed to the work of producer Tom Allom. folks to do the lyrics (Will Jennings, Viv 'The best cuts on the album are "Hot Rockin," Stanshall, and George Fleming.) "Trouble shooter," and "On the Run." Although the songs on the album leave something to · be desired, Winwood does show FREE PROGRAM "Let Me Be Yo~ Angel" - Stacy Latdaaw that he still possesses the ability · to . write · the Although this a beautiful album and Latti"· actual music. His unique, if not curious, saw's voice is awesome, she really doesn't wedging of sharps and flats into · the melody Thurs. Apri I 30 1:00 p.m. deserve to have her name on it. · Narada line is exciting to hear. Michael Walden produced ,the album, wrote ·or Unfortunately, this form of chromaticism is co-wrote all of the songs on the album, and about the only exciting thing on the album. plays on !!l of the cuts. 200 Lucas Hall - ---_. _ - Present ed b y t he 'Universr t y Program B.o ~r ~ ,.• M.Ie .. alftlew eel-. .,.,..... c...... April 16, 1981 UMSL CURRENT page 11 UMR Graduate Engineering locatedin MOB Frank Clements been mistaken for a giant lawn Current, many of the art rooms, UMSL campus since 1965. Dr. Louis area, and acts as an mower shed, a garage, the the Student Organization Area, Edward Bertnolli is the coordina­ information service for the UMR UMSL employment office, the and the University of Missouri at The Blue Metal Office Build­ tor of the center. campus. police department, physical Rolla Graduate Engineering ing. The most mysterious ad­ plant, and the Mark Twain Center. "The Center was brought here "We act as a liaison for the dress on the UMSL campus. Building. in 1965 at the request of the Most people cannot find it, let Rolla campus," Bertnolli said. The UMR Graduate Engineer­ various industries in the St. "We talk to people about Rolla alone tell you what is in it. The What the Blue Metal Building ing Center, located at 35 Blue Louis area," said Bertnolli. and connect them with the right I Blue Metal Office Building has, actually does is house the UMSL M~tal Building, has been on the "They felt that something of this people. We get a lot of calls for sort was necessary in the area. information about UMR." Washington University has an engineering school, but I guess Bertnolli received his Ph.D. in it just wasn't enough." Electrical Engineering from The "something of this sort" Kansas State University. He started teaching at UMR in that Bertnolli is referring to is 1965, and came to UMSL in graduate education in engineer­ 1979. ing. The UMR Center offers graduate courses at night in the "I think we're doing the job areas of computer science, engi­ here," Bertnolli said. "We neering management, and seve­ haven't had any complaints." ral other fields of engineering. At this time there are about 400 students enrolled in the UMR But the question that imme­ Center's program. diately comes to mind is "why?" Why would someone "We serve the St. Louis with a position in one of the business community. Most of major St. Louis industries go to our people enrolled are from graduate school? companies like Monsanto, Mc­ Donnell Douglas, and many .. Personal satisfaction," Bert­ others," Bertnolli />aid. nolli replied, "along with an advanced knowledge and in­ The UMR Center, along with creased capability in one's job. graduate courses, also offers It's very satisfying to come back UMR non-credit work in the St. and get that degree." UMR IN MOB: The UMR Engineering Department has a branch In the Metal Office BuDdlng. Here, UMR graduate student Dan Kock works In the computer room [photo by WHey PrIce].

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T H E-- 0 F FIe I A L PREPPY TiIANK YOU, THANK YOU: Stephan Prutsman acknowledge. the audience's apprecladon after his plano recital In the J.C. Penney, Auditorium last Friday. Prutsman was a winner of the Aspen Music HANDBOOK Competldon [photo by WHey PrIce]. HURRY, HURRY' Thursday April 30 lfrr·McAfCgfa UU~1 'r! D~fC ~fafau]fC 1:00 PM Df lfrrofC Lu]AAfC~lf lfCflf 0 200 Lucas Hall WR~TE Y[]UR Presented by the lETT-ER T[] THE E[UT[]R UNIVERSITY PROGRAM BOARD ~[]W. ~'f Subsidi~ed . with S~ud~~~ , ~~~iv ties Funds (, .... - . - -...... -.' ---_. __ ... - ' -- Drury------where he taught for 10 years musically satisfying was when Jrom page 10 following graduation. George Shearing, a great jazz pianist and one of Drury' s Art Heagle replaced Hulsey Drury is a part-time member of the Music Department faculty. favorites, was at one of the trio's , when he moved to California gigs. At the end of the set, . about eight years ago. He has taught piano proficiency for the past nine years. At Shearing told Drury that he Drury's trio plays solid jazz enjoyed his music very much. from the 50's and 60's. "We home, he teaches privately in his studio. "Teaching is a real The next night Shearing came haven't got into any fusion yet," kick," Drury commented. "I back, accompanied by his wife. Drury chuckled. Drury has been playing piano love to help people learn about Drury teaches at UMSL during for 40 years. He has played music." the day and at home in the professionally for the past 35 of When asked about interesting . afternoon. His piano music often them. He received his Bachelor experiences, Drury replied, continues late into the night. His and Masters degrees from the "Every experience is great." future plans are "to keep doing St. Louis Institute of Music, The one he felt was m-ost what I'm doing now."

Moonchildren--- from page 6 the sense of truth would be shot." mature audiences. "The language is frequently very Tickets for the production of rough," Wells said. "The "Moonchildren" are on sale now audience will have to accept it as at the Information Desk in the a realistic facet of this University Center. They will also environment. If we were to clean be available at the door. The up this one fact of life, the cost of the tickets is $1 for audience wuld have to wonder UMSL students and $2 for the LIVE: Freedom performs for a gathering of UMSL students. Their appearance here on Wednesday what else we compromised, and general public. was part of the Wednesday Noon Live Series [photo by WHey Price].

HELP CELEBRATE S COL EG OF, ROC AT UMSlI FRIDAY, APRIL 17 With Two Great Bands:

12:00 noon - Missouri Breaker 1:00 pm. - Moses Commons t U. Center Patio Sponsored by the University Program Board AprU 16, 1981 UMSL CURRENT page 13 sports 3 Six-game win streak propels women to 23-6 Rick Capelli solo home run. The Riverwomen especially Dorsey and Hatler, recorded their final run in the both of whom saw extra duty With freshman chucker Nancy seventh on a bases-loaded walk Niccum's recent absence.- Hatler pitching up a storm, the to Debbie Johnson. "We've been playing some UMSL softball team breezed The second game was all strong defensive ball and the through four straight victories UMSL, a 4-0 whitewashing of pitching really held together last week. the Bradley Braves. Kim Nic­ while Kim was off," said San­ After taking a pair from cum, starting her first game chez. Mac;Murray College of Jackson­ after a week's layoff with a 'back Hatler is off to a saensational ville, Ill., 13-3 and 10-0, UMSL injury, was in top form. The start for a freshman. Her 11 was set to defend its crown in senior righthander scalped the wins account for nearly half of the Southern Illinois University­ Braves by going the distance the women's total victories. Edwardsville Tournament last and giving up just three hits. (They are 23-6 overall). Sanchez weekend. (The Riverwomen had Offensively, the Riverwomen explained the reason for the taken the title last year). proved opportunistic, scoring first-year phenom's success. The opening rounds of the two runs in the first inning after tournament were held Friday a throwing error by Bradley. "S'he has a drop ball that is - afternoon and evening and UMSL added another pair of just like a sinker in basebalI," UMSL faced Greenville ColIege runs in the fourth on RBI singles he said. "It causes the batters to in its first game. Hatler went by Sauerwein and Johnson. hit a lot of ground balls and five innings before being when we give her good defense relieved by junior Mary Dorsey. But disappointment was to she's tough to beat." follow as the weekend rains Hatler had given up two runs, Is Sanchez just a little' surpris­ one earned, but was still credit­ washed away the remainder of the tournament and a scheduled ed? After all, 11-1 for a fresh­ ed with the win. It was her man? "I recruited her didn't I," eleventh victory of the season pair of games at UMSL Sunday with Bradlev. laughed Sanchez. "I'll say this. against one defeat. Dorsey al­ She's definitely college material. lowed one run in relief and "Yes, it "was disappointing to And she is very confident and a earned the save. have the tournament rained out, very hard worker. Those are her The Riverwomen broke out on said UMSL coach Joe San­ big assets." top in the second when Pat It chez. "We had won the tourna­ The four victories increased Maleas connected for a bases­ ment last year and were natural­ Stud bats stats UMSL's winning streak to six loaded single that was good for ly looking forward to defending games. The women, after play­ "Stud is the best darn player two RBI. In the fifth, Judy our crown. But that's the way It Jeff Kachno ing St. Louis U in a doublehead­ in the St. Louis area," said Panneri singled and scampered goes. You've just got to expect home on Karla Sauerwein's sac­ er yesterday at home, will travel UMSL coach Joe Sanchez. "She those things." It was only a few weeks ago rifice to St. Joseph, Mo. to compete in is really valuable to us, because fly. that UMSL softball player Lisa Lisa Studnicki added a single the Missouri Western Tourna­ she can play any position on the Studnicki was raising a few talIy in the next frame wirh a ment this weekend. field. She has also produced eyebrows with her astonishing many key hits for us." .511 batting average. Indeed. Studnicki leads the Since then that mark has gone team in game-winning safeties. Men's Tennis loses four in down to .380, but it is still the Perhaps her most dramatic hit top figure on the team. Studnicki came in the opening game of the UMSL Softball Tournament admits the reason for her a row to drop to a dismal 2-7 "slump" was her frequent against Indiana St.-Evansville. With one out and a runner on glances at the statistics. first and UMSL trailing 1-0 in Jeff Kachno has lost three games in a row by has been the play of seniors AI "I was worrying about them the bottom of the seventh, identical scores of 5-4. Wollt and Guy Knapp. Wollt, too much," she said. "I got Studnicki came to the plate and All is not well for coach Randy who pairs with Tim Buerk in frustrated when I went hitless or drove one through the gap and Burkhardt and the UMSL Men's The Rivermen lost a heart­ , doubles competition, has not lost got just one hit, because I knew scored the winning run on a tennis team. After a one-week breaker to Washington U. when a match since the Washington the average would go down. schedule that included four con­ number fiver singles player Jim U. debacle. Now, I don't look at them close play at the plate. secutive losses, the Rivermen's DeLuca pulled ligaments in his anymore." "I sensed a hit," said San­ Fortunately, UMSL has the chez. "I felt in my bones that if record now stands at 2-7. knee and was forced to forfeit If Studnicki refuses to notice week off and will try to regroup someone was going to get the "I wish I had the answer to the match. That loss turned out her statistics, though, somebody before meeting Washington U. big hit, it was going to be her." our problems," said Burkhardt, to be the deciding factor in the should. After all, she leads the "but it seems like we just can't final score. April 23. In all, there are only team in such offensive categor­ Studnicki, however, wasn't get everybody to win on the six matches remaining and Burk­ ies as runs scored (35), hits (35), quite as confident. "I was intim­ same day. "Jim's injury made it tough hardt is not too optimistic. home runs (7) and RBI (27). Her idated by the pitcher, because In a match against Northeast on us," said Burkhardt, "be­ "If we reach the .500 mark, it o'ffensive thump has been a she struck me out twice earlier Missouri State, not one UMSL cause we had to move our would be a small miracle," he major reason for UMSL's out­ in the game," she said. "All I player was able to taste victory doubles teams around. We've said. "I would be pleased if we standing 23-6 record goin~ into wanted to do was hit the ball." as the Rivermen were shut out, really been struggling." win three out of our last three Yesterday's doubleheader And hit the ball she did. All 9-0. Since then, however, UMSL One of the few bri~ht soots matches." against St. LOuis U. the way past the outfielders for another game-winning blow.

Although she has emerged as the team's best hitter through­ out the season, Studnicki point­ ed out that she doesn't feel the pressure to come through in the clutch. "I don't think about the situation," she said. "I just want to get a ~it."

"I think the big reason I've been able to get the big hit is because I know that if 'i don't, someone else will," the talented sophomore added. "I don't consider myself the person who wins the games for us. With the talent we have on this team, I don't feel any pressure.

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I April 16, 1981 UMSL CURRENT page 15 Hatler makes the grade as a freshman hurler With our excellent infield, that's "My size has kept me back scholarship." Jeff Kuchno what we want." . and that's why I've had to work harder," she said. "I've had to Sanchez also appreciated the If you've ever seen a fast­ Hatler admitted that because tip. "When I saw her play, she of her size she has to pitch, do everything right in order to pitch softball game, you've thro'! hard, like keeping the showed more potential to be a' probably noticed something with more finesse than power. good college pitcher than anyone about the pitchers. "I don't have the strength to body and arm going perfectly else," he said. "I was You know, the muscular ones overpower the hitters," she straight, bending the back, not impressed the most by her who stand on the mound looking said. "I have to mix speeds, composure. She is a very smart because sooner or later, the releasing the ball too low and confidently in at their catcher developing strong wrists." pitcher who has the desire to do before blowing a tremendous hitters are going to time the well." fastball. That's why I need to Hatler attended Lindbergh fastball past the nervous hitter And so far, that desire has ,.for a strike. It seems they have have a good curve, a good drop High School in South St. Louis ball and a good change up." County and started for three paid off in victories. Eleven wins to be brutes in order to get the with a few weeks still remaining job done. years. In her junior year, she Although Hatler isn't registered an impressive 8-1 in the season are a tremendous This, however, is. not always lightning-quick with her accomplishment for any pticher, the case. Some softball pitchers mark and an ERA that hovered fastball, she still throws perhaps around 1.5. much less a freshmen. are average in stature and harder than either of the two others are even diminutive. But Hatler admits she has remaining UMSL pitchers, Kim In her senior year, though, surprised herself by her rapid that doesn't mean they can't Niccum and Mary Dorsey. The Hatler decided she didn't want pitch. success. "I didn't even think I latter, though, has improved the to play softball. Instead, she ran would get to pitch this much," Take Nancy Hatler, for velocity on her fastball and track. "At the time, I felt I she said. "But I love it. The example. This 5-foot-3 freshman Hatler believes that she and would have more fun at track," more I get to pitch and the more . hurler on the UMSL softball Dorsey throw about the same .. Nancy Hatler she said . pressure placed on me ma~es squad is about as frightening as However, later that summer, me, the harder I try." Bambi, but when she strolls to "Mary throws the ball pretty my dad," said Hatler, whose Hatler was back on the softball the hill, opposing batters are hard and I can't really tell who father has been 'a pitching diamonds doing what she does With her outstanding freshman accomplishments, wise to take notice. throws harder," said Hatler. instructor for several years. "He best-pitching. Since she did not . Hatler is certain to be a pitcher After all, Hatler leads UMSL's gave me the basics to work play high school softball her Niccum, who is the dean of Sanchez will be counting on for pitching staff in appearances with." senior year, very few college with 17, innings pitched with the pitching staff, is more of an recruiters knew about her. In ·the future. A touch of 80.2, complete games with nine off-speed pitcher. In fact, the Of course, Hatler's climb to fact, she had made up her mind enthusiasm crosses his lips when and strikeouts with 48. In only change-up is her best pitch. the stature of a top-notch college to attend Meramec in the fall he talks about it. her first year of college action, "Kim has the best change-up pitcher hasn't been easy. until UMSL's Sanchez showed "She may be one of the she has already posted a team­ on the team," said Hatler. Actually, it has been a real up one day to watch her pitch top-notch pitchers in college ball leading 11-1 record with a '2.01 "That's the pitch I would like to struggle. for the Kir~wood Flames. by the time she's a senior," said ERA, also tops on the team. be able to control more." Sanchez. "Right now, I don't "There were a few times "Nancy Cadenhead (a former want to rush her, because she "Nancy is the perfect pitcher Hatler began pitching about when I felt like I wasn't good UMSL softball player) was on for UMSL," said UMSL coach still has a lot to learn, but I'm nine years ago, and with the enough to make it," she said. "I our team and she encouraged confiderit she will." Joe Sanchez. "She has a sneaky able guidance of her father, didn't have the desire I felt it coach Sanchez to come out and fastball and a good drop ball, Terry Hatler, has improved took to become good." watch me pitch," explained To be sure. As long as Hatler which means most of the time steadily over the years. But Hatler persevered and Hatler. "If it wasn't for her, I continues to imporve, so will the balls are hit on the ground. "I've learned everything from gradually improved. wouldn't have received the UMSL softball. Softball intramurals underway

Frank Cusumano Boehning, Ron Tyler, Jim Taint­ er, and Bob Heuman all had grand days at the plate. Intramural softball had its INTRAMURAL grand opening last week. Ronald The Beta's blanked the Deans Reagan was in the hospital, so REPORT 5-0. The Dean's Don Mueth is he could not throw out the still optimistic about his team, opening ball. Mary Chappel did "Our defense is good, we just the honors nicely. . Dave Knight of The Hunks did could not get any hits. We can The most exciting game in­ his Reggie Jackson imitation in still win it." volved The Hunks, a team the bottom of the eighth. He composed of Current writers, blasted a 2-1 pitch to left-field In the coed league, the Hud­ and The Mafia, names withheld for a dramatic game winning sons and Others look like the upon request. The game was a home run. cream of the crop. Outfielder see-saw affair. In the top of the Bill Boehning explained why. seventh, The Mafia managed to The Hunks continued their "We'll take the league because score a run to take a 7-6 lead. excellent play this week as they the girls make the difference. crushed Beta Alpha Psi, 9-0. It They are all good athletes." In the bottom of the seventh, . was· a game filled with great The Hunks rallied to tie the individual performances. Jeff The team is loaded with score. Pitcher Dan Flanakin had Kuchno banged out two hits, current or ex-UMSL athletes. the RBI single. Flanakin then one of them a home run, and . Lori Smith plays first base like blanked The Mafia in the top of had five RBIs. Pitcher Dan W,illie McCovey. Theresa David­ the eighth. Flanakin, the Mickey Lolich of son can hit the long ball. Debbie Busch just might be the best 'I UMSL, hurled a picture perfect 'I" -.. shutout. Lacey Burnette had two left-fielder in the league. Mana­ hits and scored three runs. ger Chris Meier has her troops playing fundamental softball. I-~ ('''T'''' In an upset, the Buzzards r" ). The squad trounced the Slip­ J.. e,ooO downed the Gigolo's 16-14. ~ E ~ ~ Brian Mann of the Buzzards shods, 12-6. Scheiter was awe­ enjoyed a great afternoon at the some at the plate for the plate. Jerry Murphy had some Hudsons. He hit a ball to big hits for the Buzzards. The deep-center that might have I ~ Tony (y~#- ~ Gigolos did not help themselves rivaled one of Mike Schmidt's . much as they allowed seven balls . runs to be scored because of walks. In other coed action, the Papal ~ Bulls zonked the Headliners O'DIUSCOLL ~ The Gigolos took out their 16-6, despite a three-run homer frustrations this week on the by Frank Clements and a three­ Psychos II. They pounded the hit performance by Jeff Kuchno, President ~ Patricia Psychos 17-4 in five innings. Larry Washington is the catalyst Scott Turner had two home runs. of the Bulls. When he gets on, · ~~\; KI. 1'N' ' A.' 1t'-f( ')RE. ~ Rick Kirby, Brad Scheiter, Bill things just happen. ~ A~~ Vice-President n ~)~ ~ ))ut the STUD.• :NT back into u Student (.,"')VCIDIllcnt! --..• wo_e.1 ·'7.00, [!Q!E .~n~_ris~.oll~Kil!.am!)[e ..Ap-"ri1 ~!l&.21 Rankin stays consistent despite t eam's problems Rankin wasted no time break­ versatile, and besides, his Frank Clements ing into the starting lineup, and performance has been super." fmished the year with a .170 Currently, the Rivermen are At the beginning of the 1981 average. well under the .500 mark, and "College baseball is a big have 14 games remaining on the baseball campaign, the UMSL change from high school ball," schedule. How does Rankin feel Rivermen expected to have one said Rankin. "In fact, I would he and his teammates will finish of their best seasons ever. say that it's a harder transition the season? However, the expectations have "I look for us to finish right not been realized. from high school to college than it is from college to pro." around .500," he said. "What "At the beginning of the year Following his freshman messed us up at the beginning I figured we'd easily make the season, Rankin worked with Dix of the year was that Southern regionals, and possibly the na­ on his hitting. Trip where we came back home tionals, but now it doesn't look "Coach Dix really helped me with 4-12 record. We played 16 that way," said UMSL infielder at the plate and helped me make division I games in eight days. Dan Rankin. the transition from high school None of the other teams had But Rankin himself cannot be to college," he said, "but most schedules like that. I think that faulted for the ~eam's mid-sea­ of all he helped me build my if we had played only nine or ten son record of 11-19. At present, confidence. " games in that same period, we'd Rankin is hitting at a team-lead­ "I always knew that Danny have done much better." ing .400 clip, with 30 RBI, 11 could do the job," said UMSL And what about next year for extra base hits, and 40 total hits Baseball Coach Jim Dix. "It just the Rivermen? in 30 games. Rankin is also took him a little time to adjust "Next year I expect to be a lot doing the job in the field, and gain the necessary stronger," rankin said. "I work Dan Rankin turning in a .933 fielding aver­ experience. " with weights in the off season. age. Obviously Dix was right, My hand and eye coordination is "I feel I'm doing well, but because in his sophomore year, also good, so I look for myself to there is always room for im­ Rankin hit .365, and played improve. As far as the team next Baseball provement," said Rankin about practically flawless defense. year, it looks like we are going from page 14 his performance ·so far. "My strength increased, and to have a real good defense, Rankin, a junior this year, has my confidence increased with good hitters, and we'll need outstanding" continued to be .303 while the oppoents was started all three years. Rankin 't," said Rankin. some more pitchers, but we'll the team's top offensive .314. UMSL has been out­ attended high school at Hazel- The progress has continued as definitely improve." performer. He leads in at bats homered by the opposition, 21 to 1V00d West. In his senior year, {ankin is hitting 35 percentage So far, Rankin's experience (100), hits (40), doubles (7) , RBI 18. Lenny Klaus and Dave he finished with a .295 batting :J oints above last year's mark, with UMSL baseball has been a (30) and batting average (.400). Fagan are tied for the lead in average and the Wildcats fmish­ nd he's leading the team in good one. He is second to Rob White in victories with four each. Klaus ed fourth in the state. 'xtra-base hits. But besides "I'm really glad I came here," runs scored (20 to 18) and is leads in the ERA race with a Rankin was recruited by both eading the Rivermen at the he said. "So far I' ve liked second in triples to Wayne mark of 4.49 while Fagan is UMSL and a junior college in Jlate, Rankin has also been everything, with the exception of Clermont (5 to 4). second at 4.59. The staff's Joplin, Missouri. UMSL offered lerforming a difficult task in the the budget fundraising drives. The Rivermen's team batting composite ERA Is 7.52 and the Rankin two semesters of scholar­ leld by dividing time between But over all, it 's been really average before yesterday was opposition's is 5.42. ship, and the Joplin school ,econd base and shortstop. enjoyable. " offered a "free ride." "At Hazelwood West I played It's also been enjoyable for "I wanted to play at UMSV all ',econd base, and I still feel it's two other parties-Coach Dix, along," said Rankin, "but was my best position," Rankin said, and the baseball team. going to ' Joplin because they " but I feel comfortable and I can "There is no question about offered me a full ride. I called do the job at either position." it," said Dix. " Danny is the coach Dix and told him about my "It's hard for a player to play most consistent player on the plans and reasons, and UMSL a different position from game to team, along with a couple of increased its offer to four semes­ game," Dix said, "and Danny other players. Danny is playing ters, the most you can give a would probably be better off just up to his potential, and we can baseball player. I'm glad they sticking with one. But we've got always depend on him to do so. increased their offer. I liked the a couple of guys at short, and He's averaging one run a game idea ' of playing at UMSL, and neither one has won the position and he makes every play. He' s the idea of staying in town." . yet, so we need Danny to be super. What more can I say?" ,.. RE-ELECf IXlY ATES SANDERS STUD: Lisa Studnlcld Is leading the UMSL softball team In nearly every offensive category [photo by WOey PrIce]. PRESIDENT Studnicki.---- from page· 13 the team will attain their goal. With the season nearing its end, "We have a winning attitude UMSL is aiming for the state on this team, and 1 don't think championship, an accomplish­ we're going to lose in state," IXIDAN CRONE ment that eluded the women a she predicted. "I know if we year ago. Studnicki, a former have a bad game, that will make prep star at Riverview, believes us try that much harder." VICE PRESIDENT W ant an Enlightening Monday and Tuesday IG;~~L~ Experience? APRIL 20-21 Read "~eep a good thing goi~g ' !" 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