March 22, 2010 www.unews.com Vol. 77, Issue 26 HOW TO: FLY page 13 INSIDE VOLUNTEER page 6 REPO MEN page 8 Coming to America Alexia Stout-Lang starving and dying of malnutrition and poverty see News Editor how green the grass is on the other side, they will ach day in countries around the dig tunnels (More tunnels. They already exist.) world, people long to come to under all 25 of them,” Marquez said. “No matter America. how many walls we put up or how strengthened The reasons for dreaming of our Border Patrol is, it’s never going to stop illegal this country are as varied as those immigration.” whoE dream. The desire for freedom from oppres- Reasons for immigrating sion, a better life for themselves and their families With a large number of immigrants settling in or even to be near loved ones could be part of the America both legally and illegally, immigration motivation that drives masses of people to the has become a hot-button topic in the United States. United States. Marquez, like many other faculty, students and Despite difficulty in obtaining citizenship staff at UMKC, has some personal experience and or any kind of barriers put up between borders, academic knowledge of the immigration process Stephanie Marquez, professor of Spanish at in America. UMKC, said people will continue to come to While taking college courses in Mexico, Mar- America legally and illegally. quez met the man who would later become her “They could put up one wall or they can put up husband. 25 walls, but whenever you have people who are He went through all of the legal processes to visit the United States, become a permanent resi- dent and finally a citizen. But knowing how diffi- cult it is to go through that process and the number of people who are not able to go through it, it does not surprise her cases of illegal immigration are Photo courtesy GOOGLE IMAGES so prominent. Protests regarding immigration laws happen around the country. “The stigma attached to immigration is that people just want to just cross that fence, swim ministrative roadblocks.” much better than others in the line, those who through the water, climb the whatever and stay Immigration roadblocks knew little English because they had just arrived here, set up shop and be a criminal here,” Mar- For most, legally immigrating is not as simple from Russia or Senegal or Laos.” quez said. “But to be very honest, do people usu- as it was for Dilks and Marquez. Dollars and cents ally stay? Yeah. Because they see how greener the Marquez said one of the biggest misconcep- Dilks said he has paid around $1,000 total for grass is on this side.” residency and citizenship. Dr. Stephen Dilks, professor of English origi- tions is that roadblocks pop up once a person ap- plies for citizenship. Marquez said she and her husband paid close to nally from England who has had permanent resi- $2,000, even though they did their own paperwork dency in America since 1997, said, despite being “The hard part is getting the green card [per- manent residency],” she said. instead of hiring an attorney. married to an American, he struggled to deter- “An attorney might charge between $1,200 and mine if he would become an American citizen While Dilks noted the process of gaining per- manent residency and citizenship is not easy, he $3,000 to do it for you,” Marquez said. “So, know- because of the impact it would have on his mother. ing what you are doing is a good thing. It can save “I have nothing against America,” Dilks said he recognizes it has been easier for him than for others. you a lot of money.” said. “In fact, I love many contributions to life One thing Marquez said is important to re- and culture made in the name of America. For “I spent many hours in lines at the INS in Photo courtesy GOOGLE IMAGES me, being married to an American for 17 years Newark, N.J., and would sometimes have to argue A wall is constructed between America and Mexico. and having an American Ph. D., there are no ad- my case,” he said. “My own situation was always See IMMIGRATION I page 7 Making UMKC accessible to all Alexia Stout-Lang things,” Sparks said. “I had a classes in the same building barriers that the disability cre- News Editor Political Science class last fall because it takes a while to ates,” Laurent said. “Typical A hilly landscape, steep I had to get a book for, it was switch classrooms.” accommodations can include stairs, slow elevators and con- so tough to get in there. I had She also chooses classes extended time on exams, a struction zones can make get- to talk to the teacher so we that are on the same day as peer notetaker, sign language ting around campus tough for could make accommodations. much as possible. That way interpreters, books in elec- many of us. It’s not really safe for anyone she can just spend a couple tronic format for people with But these features place a in a wheelchair to go there.” long days on campus instead vision impairments, etc.” heavier toll on students with of multiple short days. Laurent said continual disabilities. “Uphill and downhill. Sparks said UMKC has improvements in technology Lorie Sparks, a senior been accommodating to her allow his department to pro- in Liberal Arts, gets around Some of the students needs as a student. vide better and more effective campus in a wheelchair with don’t really stop and Because she is also deaf, services. the assistance of her Labrador, say, ‘Can I help you?’ Sparks is provided with sign “When I started working Bailey. Sparks said she has the language interpreters during with students almost 12 years most trouble maneuvering the So, it’s tough.” classes, notetakers and test ago, we had someone read sidewalks and streets on cam- taking services. their textbooks onto cassette pus. LORIE SPARKS Scott Laurent, with Stu- tape for students to listen to “Uphill and downhill,” she Senior, Liberal Arts dent Disability Services, is who had a visual impair- responsible for ensuring stu- ment,” he said. “Today, we said. “Some of the students Photo ALEXIA STOUT-LANG don’t really stop and say, ‘Can dents with disabilities have are able to scan and convert Maneuvering around UMKC can be difficult for some students with dis- I help you?’ So, it’s tough.” In an effort to make her equal access to the learning the books into digital text and abilities. She said University Cen- days easier, Sparks puts a lot environment at UMKC. His they can have their computers ter, Grant Hall and Miller of thought into her course office serves 200-225 stu- read to them. There are more Building handicap ac- Exceptions include Ep- Nichols Library are the hard- schedule each semester. dents each year. improvements in this area that cessibility person House and the sec- est places for her to go. “It is easy to get around “The kinds of services are on the horizon that we Most of the buildings on ond floor of the building “I have a tough time going in buildings if I pick the right a student receives depends hope to implement when the the UMKC campus are handi- to the library to get books and class,” she said. “I try to pick upon their disability and any technology matures.” cap accessible, Laurent said. See ACCESS I page 20 2 3 News News March 22, 2010 www.unews.com www.unews.com March 22, 2010 Violence in Mexico UMKC takes Mock Trial championship The road to graduate school Melissa Oribhabor Some business schools, such These can become imperative impacts spring break plans Culture Editor as the Bloch School of Business even if a program doesn’t require and Administration, require the any. If the admissions board is on Recently, many people who GMAT for admittance. the fence about an application, it Alexia Stout-Lang nition as top witnesses. have been laid off from their jobs Some business schools will ac- might be that final push necessary News Editor Nikki Bomgardner have gone back to school to either Assistant News Editor The program is con- cept the GRE, but students will be for admission. Recent violence across Mexico has sistently winning ballots get or complete a bachelor’s or ineligible for assistantships. Most graduate schools require master’s degree. impacted spring break and mission The 13 members of the against teams with third and Study material for these tests a general application to the gradu- With the number of people en- trips to the country. UMKC Mock Trial team fourth-year c o m p e t i t o r s , are available through the campus ate school, and possibly a second tering the workforce with college Last week, news agencies reported competed at the Opening while the UMKC program bookstore and most other major application to the program. degrees on the rise, it is becoming the shooting of two American citi- Round Championship Tour- consists almost entirely of booksellers. These applications, like the more important to have more than zens in Cuidad Juarez, Chihuahua, in nament (ORCT) in St. Louis, first-year competitors. There are also classes offered undergraduate applications, have just a bachelor’s degree. northern Mexico. In the western state Mo., beating out 25 teams for Although the team has a through Kaplan and The Princeton a fee. This application process Although many are choosing to of Guerrero, at least 25 people were first place, including Wash- few second-year competi- Review that can be extremely ben- should be done first and accu- go to graduate school, the process killed in a series of violent acts March ington University, Univer- tors and one third-year com- eficial. rately. is not simple and, if not done right, 13. In addition, the bodies of 14 people sity of Iowa and Rhode Col- petitor, the team members Prices range from $1,049 to Official transcripts are re- can severely delay a student’s edu- were found in various parts of the re- lege, March 11-13. are very young. $1,700. quired for admission anywhere cational goals, giving an advan- sort city of Acapulco. One of the two UMKC UMKC is the only and there is usually a $5-$20 fee tage to those who got it right the Last week, while most schools in teams, both coached by Jessi- Missouri program that to request an official transcript, first time. “Start preparing early. Kansas were on spring break, a group ca Bernard, a partner at Kan- has earned a bid to the Na- depending on the school. Requirements to get into grad- of 16 Kansas City Metro residents left sas City law firm Ensz and tional Championship Tour- I would say early in the A transcript is needed from all uate school vary between uni- March 13 bound for Ciudad Juarez Jester, placed first at the tour- nament, even though a num- junior year or the third year institutions where classes were nament, with the first ever un- versities and programs, but there to build a house for a family in need. Photo courtesy NATHAN LANG ber of Missouri schools, taken. Undergraduate grades are defeated record (8-0). are overall guidelines potential of college in the undergrad (The reporter accompanied the group The increasing crime rate in Mexico is making travel dangerous for tourists. including University of Mis- important and it’s not too late to students should follow to ensure on the trip.) The team earned a bid to souri – Columbia, Saint Lou- program.” get grades up. they are accepted and successful “We received news while on a rest the National Championship is University, Washington The closer to graduation, the home was constructed with hand tools. the states of Durango, Coahuila and in their chosen program. TERRENCE GRUS stop in Oklahoma about the shoot- Tournament in Memphis, University, Columbia Col- harder it is to move a GPA. But hav- Bryan Kidney, finance director for Chihuahua. One of the most crucial things Director of Graduate Admissions and ings,” said German Portillo, team Tenn., April 16-18, going lege, Creighton, Avila, Tru- ing high marks junior and senior the city of Shawnee, Kan., who was Dependents of U.S. government is timing, said Terrence Grus, di- Records at the University of Missouri- leader and praise and worship leader against Harvard, University man State and Central Mis- year shows growth as a student. also on the trip, said the biggest regret personnel from U.S. consulates in the Columbia at Kaw Prairie Community Church, of Chicago, Northwestern, souri, compete in mock trial rector of Graduate Admissions Visit the specific Web site of was not being able to give the family Northern Mexican border cities of Ti- in Lenexa, Kan. “We were also told Georgetown and others. programs. and Records at the University of the desired program early on to in Ciudad Juarez a home. juana, Nogales, Ciudad Juarez, Nuevo a man was shot just outside the camp The second team, con- In a field of more than Missouri-Columbia. know exactly what needs to be “They are going to have to wait Laredo, Monterrey and Matamoros where we were going to be staying. It sisting almost entirely of 60 teams, UMKC took first “Start preparing early,” Grus International students are re- done to meet the department’s even longer to have a home of their have been authorized to evacuate. was the result of a party getting out of first year competitors, won place at the University of said. “I would say early in the ju- quired to take the TOEFL (Test of needs. “While millions of U.S. citizens hand, but the mission camp was being own,” Kidney said. “I feel badly for more than half their ballots. Kansas Invitational in No- nior year or the third year of col- English as a Foreign Language) or Sometimes even when every- safely visit Mexico each year (includ- evacuated for safety.” them. There are so many families in While all teams were vember and placed fourth lege in the undergrad program. IELTS (International English Lan- thing is completed and submitted ing tens of thousands who cross the Mexican authorities report that Mexico in the same situation.” permitted to compete at the at the National Invitational Start finding out what the admis- guage Testing System) in addition by the deadline, the applicant pool land border daily for study, tourism or more than 2,600 people were killed in All members of the group said they Regional Competition (Feb- at Loras College tournament sion timeline and admission re- to the other required standardized is too good and qualified students business and nearly one million U.S. Ciudad Juarez in 2009. Additionally, were not prepared for the culture shock ruary in Topeka, Kan.), not in January. quirements are for the program. tests. don’t get in. But there is hope. citizens who live in Mexico), violence the city of 1.3 million people experi- they experienced in Puerto Piñasco. all teams earned the right to The program was awarded There’s number of things they All of these admission tests “We’ve had people, for in- in the country has increased,” accord- enced more than 16,000 car thefts and compete at the ORCT. the “Spirit of AMTA” award, might have to do in terms of start- come with costs to take them. The stance, who have applied to our ing to a statement from the Depart- 1,900 carjackings in 2009. “We were also told a man was Both UMKC teams earned signifying the team’s profes- ing standardized tests like the GRE is $140 and the GMAT is journalism school who have ap- ment of State. “It is imperative that The Kansas City group members bids to the ORCT after their sionalism and commitment GRE [Graduate Record Exami- $250. plied for multiple years and maybe shot just outside the camp U.S. citizens understand the risks in consulted with a group of 18 residents Regional Competition per- to fair play. nations] or the GMAT [Graduate Letters of recommendation are they didn’t get in the first time where we were going to be Mexico, how best to avoid dangerous from Wichita, Kan., they were plan- formances. Students of other mock Management Admission Test]. also very important. they applied, they maybe got in situations and who to contact if vic- ning to work with in Mexico and de- staying. It was the result of a The team advancing to the trial programs voted for the Once they get into their senior Not all programs require let- the second time they applied,” timized.” cided an alternate plan must be made. final level of nationals, also recipient of the award. year, it starts moving real fast.” ters of recommendation, but it is Grus said. party getting out of hand, but Officials are advising tourists to “We had five kids under the age of took first place at the Re- Try-outs for the 2010-11 These and similar tests are re- always good to have at least three The rejection letter can actually avoid traveling at night, visit only le- 18 in the whole group so it was a tough the mission camp was being gional Competition. team will be held in the fall. quired for entry into most gradu- letters from professors and/or em- hold good insight into why a stu- gitimate business and tourist areas decision,” Portillo said. “I am thankful evacuated for safety.” In addition to the win, “ I t ’ s a t r a i n i n g ate programs. It is important to ployers who can speak to an appli- dent was rejected and reading the during daylight hours and avoid areas their parents were all there with them.” four UMKC students re- g r o u n d f or f u t u r e l a w - Photo courtesy GOOGLE IMAGES find out which test is required for cant’s strengths as a student and letter can help for reapplication. where prostitution and drug dealing ceived individual recogni- the desired program. The groups were rerouted to Puerto GERMAN PORTILLO yers, where each team has A graduate degree can give job applicants an advantage over others. worker. [email protected] might occur. tion for their portrayal of Piñasco, across from Baja California, Team leader and praise and worship three attorneys and three wit- Waits at the border entering and which added an extra day to the trip, leader at Kaw Prairie Community Church, witnesses and attorneys dur- nesses who present a case on exiting Mexico have been shorter giving them two days to build the Lenexa, Kan. ing the competition. the prosecution and defense than usual. Prior to entering Mexico, home. Senior and second-year sides against other teams, the U.S. Border Patrol will ask ques- After driving through a snow storm competitor Irene Downs re- and a judge presides over tions about destination, the amount of in New Mexico that claimed the lives While one side of the city is a beach ceived recognition as a wit- everything and decides a money a group is carrying and more to of four teenagers traveling with an- resort, the area where they were work- ness and attorney. verdict,” program member ensure the safety of U.S. citizens. other group, the four vans filled with ing was poverty stricken. Junior, U-News Publi- and U-News staff writer For those with plans to visit Mex- Show-Me think-tank wants ‘Obamanomics’ to reform 32 people arrived in Puerto Piñasco “Most homes had dirt floors – some cation Board member and Teresa Sheffield said. “It’s people did not even have homes,” Wen- ico over spring break, go to http:// third-year competitor Jenni- Monday night. also a big deal that we just Maynard Keynes, when an econo- is always better. Before we under- takes time to analyze the results of “President Obama had a chance dy Trueblood said. “They lived in cars, travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/ fer Kaminsky received rec- Kip Ryan “We knew we had a job to do and went undefeated at ORCT, Staff Writer my is in a recession, the government took all this extra spending, we this spending. to really fix it,” Miron said. “If any- in structures constructed out of straps. spring_break_mexico/spring_break_ ognition as an attorney. it was not going to be easy,” Portillo because that kind of record has two options. should have demanded convincing “We have to choose good proj- one could have gotten re-elected af- Water was not readily available and mexico_2812.html and read the infor- J a c q u e l y n H o e r m a n n , The Show-Me Institute, a Liber- said. “We put up the house in record rarely happens and no one One choice is to increase the evidence that all the money spent ects in a crisis,” Miron said. “Be- ter telling people that they wouldn’t there was no electricity in the homes.” mation provided prior to departure. j u n i o r a nd s e c o n d - y e a r tarian think-tank in St. Louis, spon- time. I know a lot of other groups expected UMKC to even get purchasing of items through spend- was going to pass a cost-benefit cause in a crisis you have to move receive their benefits until closer to For more information about the competitor, and Brit Cook, sored Harvard professor Jeffrey never made it to their destinations and U.S. government travel warnings out of ORCT.” ing and the other is to cut taxes and analysis.” fast and that’s incredibly antitheti- age 75 as opposed to 65, President situation in Mexico, visit http:// sophomore and first-year Miron’s lecture on “Obamanomics,” many people in Mexico suffered this The Department of State has issued [email protected] allow people to spend their money. cal to doing it well.” Obama could have.” travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/ competitor, received recog- last Tuesday at the Plaza Library. week.” a travel warning until April 12 for U.S. “Both options assume that if He referenced the administra- tw_4755.html. “Obamanomics” is a critique “We have missed the chance He said the politically gridlocked The location where the home was citizens traveling to Mexico. people have extra income, they will tion’s handling of the housing crisis, [email protected] of President Barack Obama’s eco- environment in Washington is good built did not have electricity. So, the Specific areas of concern include nomic policy specifically centered spend some of it,” Miron said. “In to engage in growing the pie the auto and banking bailouts and for Libertarians who he encouraged on spending. the strict Keynesian logic, it actually as opposed to dividing it.” other issues as irrationally-quick to vote for non-incumbents. Libertarians agree tax cuts are doesn’t matter which way you go.” decision making. He thinks the Obama adminis- more effective for economic stimu- Miron said if spending is the an- JEFFREY MIRON “We have missed the chance to tration forced to compromise may lus. swer, it must be done efficiently and Harvard professor engage in growing the pie as op- prove to be similar to the last six Get turned on ... Miron prefaced his presentation effectively. posed to dividing it,” he said. “We years of the Clinton administration by acknowledging the Obama ad- Politicians are unable to execute are on a path to spend way more that, although not perfect, were cer- ministration took control during an this because they are too concerned He said the Obama administra- than we are receiving in tax rev- tainly profitable. 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Former Day in the life: A career counselor governor talks Dancer at heart lives dream Alexia Stout-Lang Family trends Melissa Cowan News Editor Staff Writer marijuana Many little girls dream of For Annette Haynes, manager of Career Ser- dancing when they grow up. impact politics vices and Educational Placement, every day for Nikki Bomgardner That dream recently came true Assistant News Editor for Lorie Sparks, a senior in Lib- the past 38 years has been different. tend to report more use of con- eral Arts. Evan Helmuth “It’s a vibrant place,” she said. “We have some Former governor of New Staff Writer traception, fewer instances of of the greatest students here on campus.” Mexico, Republican Gary John- She discovered a wheelchair UMKC Law professor June non-marital pregnancy and lower After receiving her degree in Elementary Edu- son, was at the UMKC School of ballroom dance program in Octo- Carbone spoke last Wednesday divorce rates than “Red” families cation, Haynes realized the field was “not for her.” Law student lounge delivering a ber at a dance studio in Westport. about the correlation between do. But she wanted to stay involved with education, so message to a group of students “It’s called Groovability,” family and politics. The trend identified by Car- she came to UMKC. and faculty Tuesday. Sparks said through her inter- The event, hosted by the Wom- bone and Cahn was for younger She started here as a stenographer, “like a … “Congress will pass laws preter. en’s Center and the Women’s and people to get advanced degrees secretary,” then switched to academic advisor for regarding anything and every- In addition to getting around Gender Studies program, was and establish themselves politi- the Bloch School of Business and Administration. thing,” Johnson said. “This is our in a wheelchair with the help of a focused mainly on the book Car- cally first before getting married She stayed in that position for 16 years before America, take it back.” Labrador named Bailey, Sparks is bone recently co-authored with and starting families well into becoming a career counselor. Johnson occupied the gover- deaf. Naomi Cahn, titled “Red Families their 30s. She’s been with Career Services for 20 years. nor’s seat in New Mexico for two But that hasn’t kept her from v. Blue Families.” She said this has to do with She smiled while talking about her time here. terms. He proudly vetoed 750 reaching for her dreams. Carbone said the idea for the financial and emotional stability “It’s been a good ride,” Haynes said. “I’ve been bills during that time and he was book was hatched in 2004 during that increases with age and educa- in two really great places.” only overridden twice. the presidential campaign. tion. And there is no typical day for Haynes. However, Johnson did not be- “It’s called Groovability.” “Our original idea was to look Conversely, the tendency of “Some days, I’ll go without seeing any stu- gin as a politician. LORIE SPARKS at the age at which families were “Red” families toward divorce dents,” she said. “Other days, I can see 10-12 stu- He was an entrepreneur, start- Senior, Liberal Arts started because we were interest- can probably be attributed to a dents in an afternoon.” ing his own construction busi- ed in this torrent of rhetoric in the decline in the social pressures that It also depends on the time of year, she said. ness that turned in to a 1,000 per- campaign focused on ‘family val- used to surround marriages, Car- One of Haynes’ responsibilities is working with son operation. ues’ and what that might mean,” bone said. accounting students. But he said politics was some- She said she has wanted to Carbone said. “You no longer have a situation Their recruitment is done in the fall so she sees thing he had always wanted to do. dance “for four or five years – or Carbone and Cahn found what in which everyone in the commu- a lot of them during that time. He was told he was a nice guy forever, you know. Hard to tell they called strong correlations nity expects you to get married Another title Haynes has is liaison for the but had no chance of winning. He when it began. And I will want to indicating the country was being once you get pregnant and stay School of Education. She just finished helping with won his first campaign and was until I die.” split politically according to how married once you get married,” Teacher Recruitment Day. re-elected four years later. Her favorite dance moves are its families were organized. Carbone said. Students mostly come to Haynes for help with Johnson was at UMKC to swinging and the Waltz because “You basically have two dif- Carbone’s research indicates job searching and résumé critiques, which can be promote his Web site of which they are smooth. ferent family systems emerging in that “Blue” families often vote for sent via e-mail. Photo MELISSA COWAN he is honorary chairman, www. She is able to spin in circles different parts of the country and Democrats. “We really use technology a great deal,” Haynes Annette Haynes, manager of Career Services and Educational Placement. ouramericainitiative.com. by holding onto a partner’s hand those are correlating better than She was even able to predict said. “Any question you have … any service, you He began the evening with and putting her other hand on her almost anything else to political Virginia, Colorado and North can go to the Web site and at least get some generic UMKC students are the first priority for Ca- days and Thursdays, available by walk-in only. a little background on himself wheelchair to control movement. behavior,” Carbone said. Carolina would vote for Obama information.” reer Services, Haynes said, but they also help peo- “We try to bring ourselves on campus,” Haynes and the goals he hopes to accom- “It’s difficult to learn, but I am The “Red” family represents in 2008, because, “those places In addition, Haynes contacts businesses to speak ple from the community, if they have time. said. “Just to make it more convenient for the stu- plish with his Web site. He then really enjoying it,” Sparks said. the traditional way of going about experienced huge drops in non- on campus. She gives presentations and mock inter- “Sometimes it gets stressful. … It’s really hard dents to pop in and see us when they want to.” opened the floor for questions. Sparks transferred to UMKC making a family. marital pregnancy rates” which views for classes as well. in this economy convincing people they’ll get a Their main offices, open Monday-Friday from The audience, consisting three semesters ago from Johnson It involves getting married at indicated a demographic shift in “This is an important service because students job,” Haynes said. “But I just love it here. Why 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., are in the Career Services Center, mostly of men of all ages, had a County Community College. a young age and having children their populations. go to college so they can get jobs,” Haynes said. would I leave?” 4825 Troost on the second floor. variety of issues to discuss. “Here at UMKC has been a soon thereafter. “Blue” families tend also to “Especially in this economy, they’re not only com- Haynes and the other eight career counselors For more information, visit http://career.umkc. But one continuously came to good experience for me,” she Carbone pointed out this was live almost exclusively in urban peting with students from UMKC but students from are available in the Bloch School and Flarsheim and edu. To make an appointment, call 816-235-1636. the floor: Legalizing marijuana said. “I get along with all the Photo ALEXIA STOUT-LANG made possible in the past by an areas and are much more likely all over, as well as alumni and community people.” Johnson halls for a few hours on Tuesdays, Wednes- [email protected] and the difficulties associated students. I have trouble with the People with disabilities are given an opportunity to dance with “Groovability.” ample supply of well-paying blue- than “Red” families to move away with medical marijuana. outside of campus. Uphill and collar jobs for people with no more from the state where they were He said just as many Demo- downhill.” than a high school education. born or raised. crats as Republicans are standing Aside from her upcoming grad- tition. “I am really excited about danc- Carbone said “Blue” families [email protected] in the way of legalizing marijua- uation, Sparks is looking forward She is just waiting for her dance ing in a competition,” she said. ELVIS PRESLEY’S FIRST RECORD na and only 14 states have passed to participating in a dance compe- teacher to tell her when. [email protected] by ALEXIA STOUT-LANG laws in support of medical mari- juana. “I’ve smoked pot and drank, In a room stacked floor to sley many words of encourage- marijuana is better,” Johnson ceiling with records from some ment, but he did take his num- said. “Why not legalize [marijua- of the best musicians of the 20th ber and address. na] with laws similar to those of University Century, Elvis Presley fans will Presley did not hear back drinking laws? The only problem find quite the treat. from Phillips until Peer Music with smoking marijuana is an The King’s very first re- of Nashville sent Sun Records overindulgence in potato chips.” News cord lives in the Marr Sound a demo of “Without You” and He also talked about his expe- Archives at Miller Nichols Li- Phillips decided to let Presley riences in office. brary. have a shot at recording it. “It was A-Z, 24/7, blood-boil- Featuring “That’s All While Presley could not ing work,” he said. Right” and “Blue Moon of seem to master the song, he Johnson’s last term ended in Kentucky,” it was recorded in was given the opportunity to January 2003 and he thought he Memphis, Tenn., under the Sun try some different songs. His was done. However, staying ac- Records Company label. ability to sing those songs con- tive in politics was important to When Presley was first try- vinced Phillips he had some Get him. ing to get a start in the music talent. He briefly spoke on the sub- business, he struggled. Nothing That was Presley’s ticket to ject of health care in America. came of his first recording ses- his future in the music industry. Johnson said America’s financial sion at Sun Records. Those interested in listen- problems are Medicaid, Medi- into Determined to give music ing to Presley’s first album care and social security. another shot, he returned to the can contact the Marr Sound “We are broke,” Johnson said. studio in 1954 to record two Archives, located on the lower “We have to start slashing there, more songs, “Casual Love Af- level of the library. we simply can’t afford it.” fair” and “I’ll Never Stand in For more information about Johnson said he would con- Your Way.” the sound collection, visit sider running for president of the

Treasures archived for discovery Founder of Sun Records http://library.umkc.edu/marr. United States. Photo courtesy LABUDDE SPECIAL COLLECTIONS Sam Phillips did not give Pre- [email protected] Johnson can be reached at [email protected]. [email protected] it! 6 7 News News March 22, 2010 www.unews.com www.unews.com March 22, 2010 briefly mentioned by NIKKI BOMGARDNER Paying it forward - Kansas City style Police Blotter by ALEXIA STOUT-LANG March 12 resulted in a party being arrest- LAYOUT BY HILARY HEDGES STORIES BY TERESA SHEFFIELD ed for outstanding warrants. Unlimited Use Bus Pass Program vote results us pu m a C 7:13 a.m. Disturbance – Voting days for UMKC students were March 9-10. The vote was to decide whether or not to keep A woman at the Dental School March 17 The fee for Associated Students of the Univer- the fee. According to the UMKC Web site, ASUM began yelling and screaming sity of Missouri (ASUM) and the Unlimited Use Bus is “an organization that represents and advocates Harvesters when she was told she could not 10:12 a.m. Vehicular – Pass Program were on the ballot. the interests and welfare of Missouri students be- Harvesters is a food bank that sen, Harvester’s spokesperson. “If have a cigarette. Two cars backing out of park- The Unlimited Use Bus Pass Program, accord- fore the General Assembly, the Board of Curators, ing to the ballot, is “an effort to continue to be en- the governor and other executive agencies. ASUM serves a 26-county area and feeds we had to replace volunteers, we’d ing spaces in the HSC Parking 9:27 p.m. Larceny – Structure struck each other. vironmentally conscious, provide an alternative to sponsors a variety of programs on campus through- 300,000 people every year by dis- need 52 full-time staff members.” A student left property in her purchasing parking passes and provide safe trans- out the year to increase student awareness and in- tributing food to local organiza- Volunteers are mostly needed locker in Durwood Soccer Sta- 1:20 p.m. Burglary – portation throughout the KC Metro …” volvement in the legislative process.” tions such as food pantries, soup to sort and repackage donated food Photo courtesy GOOGLE IMAGES dium and returned to find it A student returned to her of- UMKC would impose a $28 annual fee to all Results are as follows: kitchens and low-income day care and to pack “Back Snacks,” back- missing. fice in the Medical School and students for this program starting fall 2010. ASUM Fee: The current cost of UMKC parking pass is $212 Yes: 296 No: 179 Undecided: 86 centers. packs full of food for low-income March 14 discovered money missing from Almost half the people Harvest- children who get free or discounted her desk. per year. Transportation Fee: The ASUM student fee is 15 cents/hour capped Yes: 276 No: 276 Undecided: 9 ers feeds are either children or se- lunches at school. 3:02 a.m. Disturbance – at 10 hours ($1.50 per semester). Total Number of Voters: 561 Big Brothers A call regarding loud music at 3:56 p.m. Violation of Univer- niors. “I think it’s a wonderful vol- sity Rules and Regulations – Harvesters has a strong network unteer opportunity for anybody,” 54th and Charlotte streets was unfounded. Several non-residents were of volunteers, with more than 3,300 Feldhausen said. “It’s one thing you Big Sisters caught with alcohol in Oak $500 Friends of the Library Scholarship people volunteering each month to- can do to directly help somebody Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non- March 15 Place Apartments. The UMKC 2010 Annual Friends of the Library Library’s Annual celebration. taling nearly 108,000 hours a year. else. Our volunteers understand profit organization that matches Scholarship in the amount of $500 is available to Payout will be administered for fall 2010 tuition “We could not do what we do they have done something very one-parent households with adult 12:28 p.m. Violation of Univer- March 18 any degree-seeking student. and fees. Photo ALEXIA STOUT-LANG Students must submit a 500-1,000 word origi- Students with a 3.0 or higher GPA will be given without our very loyal and dedicat- hands-on to make sure to feed our volunteers who spend a couple hours sity Rules and Regulations – Harvesters reaches 300,000 people each year. A student at the Administrative 4:52 a.m. Illness – nal writing piece titled “I am UMKC Libraries” to preference. ed volunteers,” said Ellen Feldhau- community.” a week mentoring and spending time Center was found to be in pos- A student was passed out and [email protected] by April 12. For more information, call 816-235-5828, e-mail with a child. session of a fake parking pass. intoxicated in the lobby of Oak The winner will be announced May 12 at Miller [email protected] or visit http://friends.library.umkc. More than 1,000 people volun- Place Apartments. Nichols Library during the UMKC Friends of the edu. teer with this organization in Kansas March 16 City. Volunteers must be 21 or older. 10:03 a.m. Fraud – But marketing director Kristie 8:28 a.m. Car Fire – An authorized user of a univer- Author speaks at the Annual Black Women Leaders Conference YouthFriends is a tutoring and men- Hutchison said a lot of college stu- A vehicle parked in the HSC sity debit card made unauthor- toring program that partners with Kan- ized transactions. Sapphire, author of “Push,” is the 2010 keynote national perspectives on the current challenges and dents volunteer. Parking Structure caught fire speaker at the Annual Black Women’s Leaders issues of politics, education, diversity and equity, sas City Metro schools. YouthFriends “For college students, it’s good to and damaged other vehicles and Conference. spirituality, leadership, health, family, personal fi- Volunteers can be a YouthFriend to the parking structure. 10 p.m. Larceny – get involved whenever maybe they The book “Push” was adapted to a screenplay for nance and community.” one student or an entire classroom and A student returned to her ve- don’t have the stress of a full-time the movie “Precious,” which recently won an Acad- The free conference for faculty, staff and stu- are only required to spend one hour a 7:22 p.m. Disturbance – hicle in the School of Education emy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Mo’Nique. dents will be April 29. job and are in a situation where they week with the children. A domestic dispute in the parking lot to find the license “Precious” is the first to ever win both Sundance Registration is required, space is limited and want to help and connect with kids,” Pam Kotelov Glickman, program School of Medicine parking lot plate missing. and Toronto Film Festivals Audience Awards. will be granted on a first come, first served basis. she said. “It’s a great organization to coordinator, said the program has more One goal of the conference is “to provide an op- Deadline to register is April 23. be involved in. Most of them say they Campus Crimes as of March 19 than 800 volunteers. portunity for women to share local, regional and For additional information, www.umkc.edu/bwl. get as much out of it as the kids.” CRIMES 2009 YTD 2010 YTD “We really run the gambit,” she said. Kids who are matched up with “It really benefits the kids to have a car- BURGLARY* 4 14 a Big are 75 percent more likely to ing adult other than at their home.” ROBBERY 0 0 graduate from college, have more Volunteers range from retirees peo- MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT* 1 1 ‘Yes, I tried but I did not fulfill the re- who are brought to the country illegally self-esteem and are less likely to do IMMIGRATION from page 1 ple, people who come from work on a LARCENY 26 20 quirement,’” Marquez said. against their wills, she has a firm stance drugs and alcohol. member is that $1,200 is not the same to lunch break and college students. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 0 0 Simply getting visitors’ visas for a about the troublemakers. “It’s very beneficial to the kids,” us as it is to someone in a Latin Ameri- family to visit Walt Disney World can “If they have committed crime here “College students bring so much COMMON ASSAULT 3 1 can country. Photo courtesy YOUTHFRIENDS Photo courtesy YOUTHFRIENDS Hutchison said. be a struggle, Marquez said. when they came here undocumented, energy and enthusiasm to the schools,” YouthFriends has over 800 volunteers. Volunteers range from professionals, retirees and col- FORCIBLE SEX OFFENSES 1 0 “We can say, ‘Well, we can save “That’s the biggest roadblock, in my part of me says, ‘Ah you know what, up for a few months and maybe we Glickman said. “It’s a small weekly lege students. DRUG LAW VIOLATIONS 2 1 opinion, that the economic situation in you broke the law to get here and now commitment and many of our students would be able to pay it.’ But if some- Latin American countries and the re- you broke the law once you got here. body is coming straight from Mexico, come at lunchtime. We do our best to * MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTS AND BURGLARIES INCLUDE ATTEMPTS quirements the U.S. government puts Maybe this is not the best place for you.’ the daily minimum wage is 46.17 pesos on them causing them to even forget But somebody who broke the law once place college students close to campus.” a day which is between $3.80 and $5 Some of the projects volunteers do about immigrating to the United States to get here, but has been a good, up- a day,” Marquez said. “We are look- let alone work and eat and sleep here,” standing citizen, do I think there should with the students include reading, mak- ing at somebody who potentially has she said. be some sort of punishment? Yes, may- ing flashcards, doing spelling work, Operation Breakthrough SIFE Financial Corner a monthly income of $100 and a yearly Marquez was clear she does not sup- be a hefty fine or something like that.” researching projects with the upper income of $1,200.” port illegal immigration. Children who are brought here by grades, drawing, discussing the books Operation Breakthrough is a community out- Vaughn English, a Communica- Delia P., a Spanish major, Why illegally? “Do I agree with illegal immigra- their parents face many challenges. they read to help their reading compre- reach center that gives a wide variety of services to tion Studies major, asked, “How do asked, “What is the value of a dol- Many people have many different tion?” she said. “From a moral stand- Only 10 states, with one more pos- hension and participating in after-school low-income families with children. I avoid paying finance charges on lar, today?” opinions about why illegal immigration point, no, because it’s breaking the law. sibly passing legislation soon, allow is so prominent. I try not to do things that break the law. illegal youth to go to school past 12th activities like dance or basketball. Services include a food pantry, clothes closet, a credit card or bank account after Because of the constantly fluc- Glickman said she tries to ensure the they have already been incurred?” Dilks said he does not think the But, from a personal side, I realize why grade. Kansas is one state that will al- before and after-school child care, a head start pro- tuating currency value, it is hard to expense or the difficulty in the immi- people do it. So, my point of view since low undocumented students to attend volunteers do things that interest them. gram, a dental and health clinic and even help filing The easiest way to avoid paying give you an exact value. By the time gration process is what spurs people to illegal immigration is not going to stop, college. “We really do our best to make it taxes. They currently serve nearly 800 children. finance charges on an account is to you read this, it will have changed a come to America illegally. we might as well try to do something However, after graduation, they meaningful for the volunteers,” she College students can help with any of these ac- not incur them in the first place. But hundred times or more. “I think people come for various because we have millions of people can’t legally get jobs nor can they ap- said. “It’s beneficial to the school and tivities, but the most popular ones are the Pre-K and things happen in life, payments are But at the end of the business day reasons and then stay because they fall who are here undocumented.” ply for citizenship while in the United the child, but we want to make it mean- overlooked, credit limits are exceeded on March 11, one U.S. dollar had the into a life that works,” he said. “There She said she can understand the States. mentoring programs. or bank accounts are not balanced and same value as 0.73225 Euros, 12.591 ingful for the adult, too.” Jessica Mickey-McDowell, Operation Break- have been seasonal migrations over the point of view of some activist groups. “As far as the children who are checks bounce. Mexican Pesos or 84.2775 Pakistan Southern border for thousands of years. I “Hey, you and I have a social secu- brought over here, I think there should The program is designed to provide through coordinator, said the program is beneficial The best thing to do is to contact the Rupee. think building fences and administrative rity number and they [the government] be a change tomorrow making it legal children with a positive adult influence to students. lender right away if you have a problem This should give you a general controls creates illegality. Without such know everything we do,” she said. that they can live and work and eat in their lives. “They’re getting to see another culture and group and simply ask them to help you out. idea of what your dollar is worth in solid borders, people would move about “They know when we use our credit and sleep here because it was not their “The goal is for children to academi- of people that they would not otherwise interact with There is a chance that if you are a other parts of the world. Many Web just as freely as they have done in Europe card to pay, they know where we live. decision to come here,” Marquez said. cally achieve more, and for them to have and it betters the community,” she said. “When they good customer with a history of on- sites can give you an instant look at since border controls were eliminated.” All those tens of millions of people un- “Very honestly, things are not slowing a friend,” Glickman said. “We really time payments, the lender will forgive the current exchange rates. Marquez, however, does think these documented are ‘unofficial’ and so we down. Nobody has the right answer but serve, they’re also becoming role models for the you and credit the charges to your ac- One useful site is www.bloom hope more people can get involved with students. Our students need positive role models in factors come into play. don’t know who’s here. We don’t know I think the first step is making sure the count. berg.com/markets/currencies/fxc. “I hate to be so unrealistic about where they are, we don’t know what children who are brought here don’t YouthFriends and we want the commu- their lives, and they’re role models because they care But you must remember lenders html. this, but if we were to line up 50 people they do, we don’t know if their kids are suffer. To be quite honest, if that were nity to see what good is going on in the about education.” generate a substantial amount of rev- trying to come over illegally and ask in school, we don’t know if they are not, the only thing to change, that would be schools. It’s just one hour a week.” Photo courtesy GOOGLE IMAGES enue each year in fees so you must be Please e-mail your financial Operation Breakthrough reaches out to families that live near Troost Avenue. them if they tried to come over the right we don’t know anything.” a huge step.” very careful to avoid them in the first questions to UMKCSIFE@yahoo. way first, a number of them would say, While she does pity the children [email protected] place. com. 8 9

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Rigoletto, Stop in and see ‘Bus Stop’ Ray Young Bear a clown that will Kate Lawler Eastern Washington University and has written Staff Writer four novels. He has also taught at the University of Guest lecturer and Native American poet Ray Iowa and instructed for the Meskwaki Settlement Young Bear visited Rockhurst University’s Mabee School. make you cry Theater last Thursday as the final guest poet for The lecture began with some of Young Bear’s Teresa Sheffield ing – like he inspired Verdi to write the 26th season of the Midwest Poet Series. newest work, still in draft form. Staff Writer the opera. His booming, rich baritone Robert Stewart, director of the Midwest Poet “These are brand new poems and the first “Rigoletto,” at the Kansas City voice filled the very crevices of the Series, described Young Bear’s poetry as having time they are read through – scary,” Young Lyric Opera, is a tragedy that will put theater, and his acting was supreme. an important impact on contemporary poetry. Bear said. “Some of the things that I discuss a smile on your face, only because it’s His emotion was raw and real, and “We have an extraordinary opportunity to hear in these are my sons and the presence of the so good. tears streamed down his face as the not only one of the most important poets in the psychic and paranormal phenomenon that is It’s good for two reasons: Richard only pure and virtuous thing in his country, but one of the best poets period,” Stewart prevalent in most Native American societies, Paul Fink and Mary Dunleavy. life was battered and stripped from said. “… His poems retain a heightening formal especially those [who] have maintained their Written by Giuseppe Verdi, him. Goosebumps rippled through style of Meskwaki oratory. He performs his song culture, the language, religion, history and so “Rigoletto” is the story of an Italian the audience every time he opened poems or word poems often times with his drums forth.” court jester named Rigoletto (played his mouth in the second act. and contemporary imagery. They have a dragging Young Bear plans to incorporate more psychic by Fink) who is hated by most court- Dunleavy was the perfect Gilda, power that seems to be utterly mesmerizing in his and paranormal themes in future work based off iers due to his merciless and fiery genuinely sweet and innocent without Photo courtesy DON IPOCK FOR THE KANSAS CITY REP. THEATRE poems.” his experiences and gifts. tongue. being unbearably sugary and con- Blair Baker and Adria Vitlar. Young Bear has served as a visiting lecturer “I was hired by a private investigator in Santa “Rigoletto” is a bitter, tired, trived. Plus, she has a set of pipes on to a number of different institutions, including Fe and the Santa Fe police department,” Young hunchbacked old man, except when it her. Bear said. “One day a detective knocked on my door comes to his beautiful daughter Gilda If possible, that girl would have Kate Lawler Love connection one: Gracie, who owns and said ‘Ray Young Bear your dream is extraordi- Staff Writer (played by Dunleavy). Rigoletto has sung the hump right off of Rigo- the diner, and Carl. They had chemistry that nary,’ but we never did find the little boy missing.” letto. She maneuvered through the was spot on and was good comic relief. done his best to shield her from the he Kansas City Repertory Many of his performances incorporate song. world, only permitting her to leave virtuoso Verdi score, including the Theatre, in a series of Kan- Love connection two: Cherie and Bo. He described his interest in song as deriving from treacherous “Caro nome,” with ease Bo is kidnapping Cherie and taking her to the house to go to church. sas City playwright’s works, his grandmother and Meskwaki culture. One person in particular despises and comfort in her beautiful soprano is presenting William Inge’s his ranch in Montana to be his wife. Cherie “I became enamored with the vocalizing the voice. doesn’t want to go and their incessant fight- Rigoletto, an old man named Count “Bus Stop” at Spencer The- singing from very early on,” Young Bear said. Monterone, who places a curse on Pomeroy did a good job as the ater. ing brought energy to the stage. “My grandmother was in the Native American Duke. He sang the famous aria, “La T Love connection three: Elma, a high both The Duke of Mantua (played by “Bus Stop” has been continuously per- post – the men would sing and the women would donna é mobile,” wonderfully and school student, and Dr. Lyman, a professor David Pomeroy) for seducing and sul- formed throughout the country since its harmonize. I found it fascinating. I would emu- lying his daughter, and Rigoletto for made you hate him as the philander- creation in 1955 and was even made into a with a creepy lust for young girls. Yes, it was late the singing and my grandmother would en- ing, two-faced player he was. weird, but their performances were hysteri- laughing about it. movie staring Marilyn Monroe. courage me. She would say, ‘my sons, encourage The Duke is a rampant playboy One of the staging aspects of the Set during a blizzard in March at a Kan- cal – especially the drunken “Romeo and Ju- your nephew, because one of these days he is go- show that is usually overlooked is liet” recitation. who has conquered hundreds of sas bus stop diner in 1955 (fitting for 2010’s ing to go places.’” women and incidentally sets his eyes lighting. There was none of that in Friday night storm), were a few townspeople On the technical side, sometimes I am Attendee and Rockhurst University student “Rigoletto,” the lighting added so weary of plays that have no set changes – on virtuous Gilda without knowing and a few stranded travelers on one morning Robin Sonthimer enjoyed her experience at the fi- she’s Rigoletto’s daughter. much to the atmosphere. It’s amazing bus from Kansas City to Denver. maybe because of my childhood of being nal guest lecture. what a huge impact a different color dragged to shows such as “Menopause the Unbeknownst to Rigoletto or the Three acts of their new connections and “The poems were fantastic, but what he said in Duke, the men from the court who light bulb can make, and the lighting past problems make up this classic comedy. Musical.” But, in this case, the set kept my between the poems was also really interesting,” designers did a great job of capturing interest with surprising new areas and inter- hate Rigoletto decide to kidnap Gilda The cast of characters included Waitress- Sonthimer said. “The history of the songs, the his- (who they think is Rigoletto’s mis- the mood of the action onstage. es Elma (Blair Baker) and Gracie (Cheryl esting lighting. tory of his culture and his travels as a poet were “Rigoletto” is a wonderful story As for the ending, initially I was left dis- tress) and have the Duke rape her to Weaver), Sheriff Will (Jim Gall), Kansas fascinating.” get back at Rigoletto for mocking ev- with one of the best opera scores you City performer Cherie (Adria Vitlar), drunk- appointed. Everything seemed to wrap up in The reading was recorded for a later broadcast will ever hear. a nice neat package. eryone. en professor Dr. Lyman (Mark Robbins), bus on the weekly nationally broadcasted radio show, Tragedy follows tragedy for the What made this production not driver Carl (David Fritts), cowboy wrangler However, as a whole, “Bus Stop” is a New Letters on the Air. Photo KATE LAWLER rest of the opera as the Count’s curse just another night at the opera were Bo (Jedadiah Schultz) and faithful friend must see classic comedy and this version is [email protected] the magnificent performances of Fink well executed. Native American Poet Ray Young Bear. on Rigoletto unfolds. Virgil (Gary Neal Johnson). Fink was absolutely stunning and Dunleavy, who made it a tragedy However, the story is a little hard to ex- The show closes on April 3, so make sure you can be happy about. to pick up some tickets before time runs out. as Rigoletto. He carried the heavy plain. Basically there are three love connec- weight of a title role like it was noth- [email protected] Photo courtesy DON IPOCK FOR THE KANSAS CITY REP. THEATRE tions, a sheriff and a sidekick. [email protected] Adria Vitlar and Jedadiah Schultz.

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bing destroyers of life, ironically. routine repossession leaves Law in a and reassembled here. It adds yet another touch wrapped in newspaper and locals cover it with ‘Repo Men’ The company gives the recipients a predicament no one saw coming. Raglan Road Irish Pub of visual flavor to the ambience of the estab- peas. Jude Law and Forest Whitaker make 96-day grace period before they send The story line is very believable Unless you grew up under a rock and with- lishment. At Raglan Road, it is presented in a cone- repossessing organs look fun and profit- the repo men out to collect on their $600 and can make one wonder about the out the benefit of having a complete breakfast Although not exclusively traditional, the shaped, stainless steel cage and wrapped in able. thousand insurer of life, the electronic future of health care, in more ways consisting of Lucky Charms and a Pop-Tart, you food is a contemporary twist without losing stark-white parchment paper with a shot of In a futuristic, somewhat sci-fi organ. than one. most likely know March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. the primary focus. spiced pureed peas. It is flakey and flavorful world, Law and Whitaker take the audi- If you pay, you keep your life. But Directed by Miguel Sapochnik, the Having relegated myself to Logic and Reason- It is hearty and comforting without being and while it may not change your luck, it will ence on a thrill ride in the world of or- most of the recipients find it nearly im- film is jam-packed full of action, love, ing homework in lieu of celebrating the joys of pretentious. A little pricey, but you will not change your mind about fish and chips. gan repossession. possible to keep up with the payments comedy, irony and an amazing story. green beer, rainbows and shamrocks on the actual leave hungry … or thirsty. The bar boasts an I ordered the Shepherd’s Pie. It is pleasing The bloody gore and fast, gun-sling- and turn to lives in the slums dependent The screenwriters easily pull the au- day, I opted to partake in festivities the day after. enormous selection of beers – there are 17 on both aesthetically and to the palette. With its ing scenes are over-shadowed by the on drugs. dience along through the story with a Nothing says “Irish” quite like a good Irish tap that get shuffled around periodically, de- heavy blend of beef and lamb simmered in heart-warming story, literally. Even the Unfortunately, the repossession leaves few interesting twists along the way. It’s pub and one of my favorites is actually in the pending on the season. wine au jus and topped with mashed potatoes, most fabulous of “chick-flick” lovers most of the recipients dead, unless, of not until the end that you start question- Power and Light District. My favorite drink of choice is the Magner’s it is definitely not my grandmother’s version. It can appreciate this film. course, they are fortunate to have a good, ing your own “reality.” Raglan Road Irish Pub, located at 170 East Cider, which is a very traditional beverage is better (sorry Grams). Best friends, Law and Whitaker are second, functional kidney. I am not a fan of sci-fi, I absolute- 14th Street, sits as a cornerstone in the corpo- made from fermented apples. It is a little sweet, There are only two Raglan Roads in the the “repo men.” They’re jobs are tore- Whitaker is a bachelor who has noth- ly loathe it and I definitely do not like rate structured nighttime megaplex. a little tangy and, after two, gives my southern country. The other is in Orlando, Fla., and possess high-priced, electronic, replace- ing to lose and Law plays a married man bloody movies. No, you will not step into an authentic at- twang a little Gaelic sound. opened in 2005. ment organs for those unfortunate hu- with a son. I would recommend this film to any- mosphere full of leprechauns and river dancing I went with one of my friends who had nev- There is an Irish saying that if you’re lucky man beings who have fallen behind on A concerned spouse, Law’s wife one, except for kids, obviously. red heads, but you will enjoy some great food er had the pleasure of actually eating there. I enough to be born Irish, you’re lucky enough. their payments. gives the ultimate ultimatum. Leave the Take your date or your best friend. surrounded by one of the friendliest wait staffs suggested the fish and chips. And for all the rest of us not born Irish, because The “Union,” the organization be- dangerous, highly profitable job killing You won’t be disappointed. in town. I know this may sound simple and boring, of Raglan Road, we can definitely eat like it. Photo CHRISTIAN ROSE hind manufacturing and distributing the people or lose your family. A The formidable bar stretches the length of but trust me, it is far from it. A Ragland Road may not be an authentic Irish pub, but But an accident involving his “last” [email protected] Photo courtesy GOOGLE IMAGES Traditionally, fish and chips are served [email protected] organs are bloodthirsty, money-grub- Whitaker and Law as “repo men.” the pub and was actually constructed in Ireland it sure feels like it. 10 11 Culture March 22, 2010 www.unews.com www.unews.com Culture March 22, 2010 Student Artist: Courtney Stazzone Jumpstart with the Berenstain Bears

Mark Linville When dealing with stress, many Melissa Oribhabor This year, it was again successful. Staff Writer students usually find something and Culture Editor “When the bears came … some of [the Being active in a sorority and take a load off. Some may go see a Characters from the beloved chil- kids] were jumping up and down and a full-time student at UMKC can movie, others may go have fun at a dren’s book series “The Berenstain some of them were really scared,” Win- be rather time consuming. But for ball game, but Stazzone uses her art Bears” were at the Kansas City Library- ters said. Courtney Stazzone, it is just another to relieve stress. Plaza Branch Saturday for an event held Jumpstart helps build leadership in day. “It sometimes helps me move by Jumpstart Kansas City. children and members work at different “I look at the world from a dif- along in life when I am ready to give An annual event, each year differ- preschools and partner with a child. ferent perspective,” Stazzone said. up,” she said. “It helps me relax when ent storybook characters are chosen to “Our motto is ‘Working toward the “I want others to experience my life is stressing me out. It makes me meet with children for pictures and fun. day when every child enters school pre- thoughts and feelings so I draw, look at the world and life in a differ- There were many activities available pared to learn,’” Winters said. paint and photograph the world in ent view.” for families that came to participate in Usually in urban areas, Jumpstart the way I see it to share my feel- Stazzone is a sophomore study- the event titled “Reading Rocks.” has been an important presence in Kan- ings and thoughts. Besides being ing education. She is also a former “We have a lot of free, fun activities sas City. a way to share and express myself architecture student. She never had going on, things such as bookmaking, But those with young kids who it is something I find relaxing and time for her art, with all her class each child gets an individual free book, missed out this time will have more op- enjoyable.” work and projects. So her art is we have face panting, some Dr. Suess portunities in the future to participate. Stazzone is a multi-media artist. something she does on the side. stuff called oobleck, it’s like cornstarch “We have two major events every She uses her work as a form of ex- “I like taking pictures of things and water, it’s really cool,” said Tra- year,” said Sarah Reape, associate site pression, to tell the world who she is. out of the ordinary and even things vette Winters, Jumpstart member and manager for Jumpstart and UMKC “Art is an inspiration for me,” that people see every day but never third year Chemistry and Spanish ma- graduate student studying Public Ad- Stazzone said. “Because the things realize or notice how interesting it Courtney Stazzone jor at UMKC. ministration. “One is in March and one I draw, paint and photograph are may be because it is so common for Usually between 200 and 300 kids is in October. October is ‘Read for the things that catch me as ‘inspiration- us in our everyday life,” she said. “In show up for these events and meet with Record’ and that’s a national campaign al’ and I find different feelings and my pictures, they give viewers a dif- the characters to participate in crafts that we participate in here locally and ideas among my art work. A lot of ferent outlook on things we seem to and giveaways. we have an event here at the Plaza Li- my art work is heartfelt and it shows over look.” Photos courtesy COURTNEY STAZZONE “It’s good for the community,” Win- brary, but overall the national campaign my true colors.” [email protected] ters said. “The kids get to do things and is to raise the importance of early lit- it’s free, and it gives parents a chance eracy.” to hang out and do cool stuff with their To find out about more activities kids, not just come to the library and with Jumpstart, visit www.jstart.org. read.” [email protected]

Photo courtesy SONDRA ORIBHABOR Jumpstart gave Kansas City kids an opportunity to meet the Berenstain Bears. 12 13 Culture March 22, 2010 www.unews.com www.unews.com Culture March 22, 2010 dating 101 Glint is ready to by CHRISTIAN ROSE How to: Fly without getting naked Off the Shelf by MARK LINVILLE ally the one who strays who ends up eaten. Nikki Bomgardner See a stroller within 20 feet? Get as far Jell-O shots While I love and appreciate Kyle as my Assistant News Editor away as possible! Strollers mean way too many shine in KC and jungle rules second-in-command, the latter rule is appli- On my recent trip from Kansas City to Chi- bags, screaming kids, frazzled parents and a big cable in this situation and I figured what was cago, I noticed a few changes in how people fly. headache for anyone within earshot. Melissa Oribhabor synths player, Phil Kuperberg, attended Co- Thursday I made Jell-O shots in prepara- ‘The Side-Yard Culture Editor lumbia University and keyboards/synths play- the worst that could happen? Mixed drinks Ninety-nine percent of the time I fly some- Leave as much as possible at the ticket coun- tion for a wild weekend safari to all the hot- might get tossed or some sort of public hu- where (and I travel frequently) no matter what ter. Although I’m a female and I need to travel with Superhero’ Coming to Kansas City next week is a er Alon Leventon comes from the University test nightclubs in Kansas City accompanied of California – Berkeley’s music school. miliation. Both are entirely survivable given airline, airport or time of day, I get the shake everything, I’ve learned less is more. Well, less on American culture is full of those clas- band that may be hard to define, but is defi- by my bestie Kyle. According to him, fun is enough time and counseling. me, more in the suitcase. It’s also less opportunity nitely easy to enjoy. As for Blankfort, “This is my college, ’em up, shake ’em down, head-to-toe “female” sic stories that warm the heart and send you actually spelled J-E-L-L-O and mixed with After sufficient time had passed and Kyle version of the terrorist check. for one of those TSA guys to look you up and down time-traveling back to your childhood. Glint, with members who hail from New I’m abroad right now.” vodka. They are currently signed to Rely Re- had not shown any visible signs of distress, I I don’t know how it always happens to me, secretly wishing he was the one about to frisk you. We all miss the fun times we had when we York, Brazil and Israel, has a sound that is Having never attempted such complex felt the situation safe and favorable to make Avoid liquid of any kind. It may be inconve- uniquely theirs and they are bringing that cords, which is an independent label in New but I’m the one always chosen randomly. were growing up. And some would give up culinary endeavors, I made my way to the my way over to the herd. Since seeing the movie “Up in the Air” with nient and leave you with a little anxiety to have to anything to go back to when they were a kid. intrigue to Missouri. York. But being signed is not end-all, be-all World Wide Web to search for the premier for this dynamic group. Especially important to observe in the George Clooney, I’m seeing many parallels from pack all of your personals and check it at the coun- In the novel by Dr. Rick D. Niece, presi- Jase Blankfort, lead singer and guitarist recipe. This led me, of course, to foreign singles native habitat, namely a night club, is ter, but you will only be delayed further and piss for Glint, explained their sound. “The goal is to continue to playing shows what the movie depicts to real life traveling. dent of the University of the Ozarks in Ar- sites soliciting unconventional sexual fetish- to avoid sudden movements, walk with con- Like Clooney, I have mastered the shoe re- off the people behind you because you just had to kansas, “The Side-Yard Superhero,” he does “We [use] any means necessary to con- we want to be playing and making the mu- es featuring the beloved icon Bill Cosby who sic we want to be making,” he said. “I guess fidence and never show fear. moval, laptop placement, belt, watch, cell phone bring that bottle of water or hand sanitizer with you just that. vey the feeling of a song and, however that loves pudding a little too much … allegedly. After making eye contact and avoid- through security. They’re going to pitch it right in might occur, that’s where we fall,” Blankfort just maintain that and just maintain what we and loose change dismemberment within seconds. “The Side-Yard Superhero” is a narrative Frustrated and more than a little dis- ing a smile, which can be confused as a The general public is catching on, finally. front of you. Money in the trash. Just don’t do it. tale of Niece’s beloved childhood. said. “There are certain aspects that kind of believe in is the only goal we can ask for at turbed, I finally stumbled across a “how to” this point.” sign of aggression especially if you smile at However, the presence of the new “naked” Years ago, before I became a little travel savvy In the story, he reminisces about every- thread the music together ... it kind of chang- version on YouTube. someone else’s mate, I slowly finished my and before the liquid restrictions were lifted a little, es so often.” Glint will be performing at 9 p.m. March scanning machines is raising some eyebrows. thing from the time he and his family moved In small plastic condiment cups, I poured cocktail and purposefully glided across the I can’t tell you how to avoid those humiliating I watched as the attitudinal TSA woman dumped to Degraff, Ohio, until he grows to be a man. His personal influences are David Bow- 23 at The Riot Room. my lollipop flavored libation and waited for “Expect something that is accessible to now packed room to Kyle, my crush and the standing coffins, but I can give you a few things my entire make-up bag of lip gloss, foundation and One key role in most people’s childhood ie and David Burns. The music this band our adventure to begin the following night. group of hyenas that seemed to cackle and face cream in to the trash. About $200, just gone. makes is not classified as electronic rock, anyone, something that is real and organic,” to keep in mind to get through that darn line faster. is that one special friendship, also known as Entering the dark, rhythmic wilderness croon louder as I approached. Wear slip-on shoes. Your sexiest, strap- As I was almost brought to tears and ready the “best friend.” but does have a few traces that would appeal Blankfort said about their live show. “It’s not Friday evening, Kyle and I bumped into contrived, we just make music that we be- Introducing yourself to a new group of heavy high heels or best Jordan’s are not the to strangle her, she looked at me, asked me if I Niece had many friends in Degraff be- to fans of that genre. someone I have had the most enormous lemmings at the local watering hole is easy if was getting an attitude and if I would like to be Blankfort has haunting vocal skills that lieve in, you can expect to experience that in most ideal for airport traveling. You need to be cause of his paper route. crush on since we first met. This person has you initially offer some sort of small token. able to get in and out quickly. I would even con- escorted out of the airport. But one person who was special to him are impressive and a range that is unique, the live show.” a reputation for leaving bodies curled into For more information about Glint, visit Generally, a fruity shot is sufficient. template wearing slippers. A bit extreme in my opinion and, thankfully, was Max Bernard Jones or “Bernie Jones.” allowing for mainstream appeal with an un- fetal positions with their hearts scattered and By evening’s end, my safari proved suc- those certain TSA employees have become less derground feel. www.myspace.com/glintonline. Leave all your bling at home. Or pack it in your Photo courtesy SMITH PUBLICITY torn into tiny, still-beating bits while mum- cessful as the new pride had adopted Kyle frequent on my trips. But as skilled as they are, the band as a [email protected] checked luggage. No one wants to stand behind you “The Side-Yard Superhero” revisits Dr. Rick D. bling, “Why me?” and me as one of their own and a date had Take my advice when traveling and getting whole is relatively new. watching while you de-accessorize yourself. Plus, “Niece uses his story to Niece’s childhood. A combination of good lighting and a been planned between myself and their pack through security, because I’ve been there, done that. “A friend of mine from high school and I you’ll probably still forget a piece here or there and show us that anyone can few jiggly Jell-O shots made me less cau- leader. possibly in the most embarrassing of places. [email protected] were playing together with some friends and tious about ending up in one of the broken find happiness, no matter By writing this novel, Niece shows us With dawn and last call quickly ap- we kind of decided to pursue it more ada- bundles supposedly left in the wake of my what obstacles we may how to reclaim our past through memories proaching, the nighttime sounds of the mantly,” Blankfort said. “We hooked up with crush. So ever the self-sacrificing dictator, I face.” and to hold on to them as if they were our jungle started to subside, leaving those not a drummer we met in New York City, Mateus made Kyle go over and test the waters. most prized possessions. observant to the jungle’s rules still restlessly Tebaldi, we continued to play … we started This brings me to a couple of rules I find Now, if you are like me and you miss looking for their kill along the sidewalk in making records together and playing with relevant when out in the wilderness of the Jones had Cerebral Palsy. The disabil- your childhood, then this book is for you. the harsh lighting of overhead streetlamps. other people. It wasn’t until this last year that, Kansas City club scene. ity left him unable to do many of the things “The Side-Yard Superhero” is a short read. Thankfully, for me and my most devoted, it just by chance, we kinda fell upon the line up First rule in the Law of the Jungle is trav- other kids his age did. Just fewer than 200 pages should allow you is not us. of this band. This group of people really kind el in packs. So, Jones played every day in the side yard to read it in just one afternoon or a weekend. “Every day in Africa a gazelle wakes up/ of defines what Glint is, in essence.” Secondly, and most importantly, better of his family’s home. That is where Niece and However, the language of the novel is un- It knows it must run faster than the fastest The name the band chose is also original, him than me. Jones established their everlasting friendship. fortunately a little slow at times. The first lion or it will be killed/Every morning a lion but perfect for their music. Because the first rule of Law of the Jun- Their friendship proved strong due to the couple of chapters are a good place for you wakes up/It knows that it must outrun the “It was kind of years later, after listening gle is especially relevant among singles, it is fact that Jones could not walk or speak. To familiarize yourself with Niece’s writing slowest gazelle or it will starve to death/It to the music that was being made, the name essential to form near co-dependent relation- Niece, Jones’ disability made their friend- style. doesn’t matter whether you are a lion or a started to almost in a way define itself later ships and always travel in packs when you ship even stronger. So go pick up your copy of “The Side-Yard gazelle/When the sun comes up, you better on,” Blankfort said. “… It just kind of stuck go out. Niece uses his story to show us that any- Superhero” today and reminisce with Niece. be running.” - Abe Gubegna with us.” Photo courtesy BIG HASSLE PUBLICITY Once separated from the herd, it is usu- one can find happiness, no matter what con- [email protected] [email protected] ditions we may face. The intellectual feel of the music is pres- Glint will be performing at 9 a.m., March 23 at The ent, which is not surprising since samples/ Riot Room. 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Photos NIKKI BOMGARDNER 14 15 Culture March 22, 2010 www.unews.com www.unews.com Culture March 22, 2010 save the date Top 10 realistic spring Compiled by SABRINA OSBORN weird news César Chávez Lecture: Roberto Lovato, writ- ‘La Americana’: The documentary film fol- by NIKKI BOMGARDNER Monday, March 22 er with New American Media is the keynote lows an undocumented immigrant worker, try- Saturday, March 27 break destinations speaker for the César Chávez Celebration to ing to save her sick daughter, from Bolivia to An Evening with Kevin Smith: The actor/ Reading of ‘The House on Fortune Street’: commemorate the struggle for humane work- New York City and back. The film addresses filmmaker/author makes his way to the Show- Leanna Lippert As the capital of Arkansas, Lit- 8 hours 45 minutes, 536 miles Margot Livesy reads from her book, “The ing conditions. The lecture starts at 6 p.m. in the immigration crisis in the United States. It Me State with stories of movie-making, life Assistant Production Manager • St. Patrick’s Day started a little early for one man. Police in Racine, tle Rock has many things to offer Chicago is filled with a variety House on Fortune Street” followed by a recep- Pierson Auditorium. starts at 7 p.m. in the Plaza Room of the Ad- and more. The evening starts at 8 p.m. at The Wis., said a drunken man in a kilt kicked in the window of a store, went Even though we all want to for spring break. State parks, golf of tours and attractions, shopping tion and book signing. The event starts at 7 ministrative Center. Midland by AMC, tickets are $29.50-$65. inside ... and fell asleep. take a trip to Cabo or Italy for courses, camp and RV sites and and museums. Many different res- p.m. in Pierson Auditorium. Wednesday, March 24 spring break, a lot of us can’t af- lakes and rivers are something to taurants, bars and clubs are also Imani Winds Concert: The Grammy-nomi- ford it. enjoy during the day as well as the available for the richest and the • Police in Fort Myers, Fla., said Irving Edward Howard did the unex- Concert: John Mayer’s “Battle Studies” tour Lecture: “We Can Now Solve the Oldest En- nated ensemble performs tonight at 7:30 p.m. Listed below are the top 10 real- River Market District in downtown not-so-rich pockets. Friday, March 26 pected after being asked to leave a local nightclub. He took off all his stops tonight at 8 p.m. at the Sprint Center. vironmental Problem,” a lecture by Dr. Wes at White Recital Hall in James C. Olson Per- istic spring break destinations. Little Rock. They also offer city transporta- clothes and ran into the ladies restroom. Police said he then clenched Tickets are $36, $46 and $66. Jackson, president of the Land Institute dis- forming Arts Center. Tickets start $25 for the Because a vacation should be Nightlife in the River Market tion, more than enough hotels and general public, $23 for seniors, $12.50 for stu- his fists and ran after a police officer. He was tasered, which can’t be cusses the problems agriculture and chemical Make Up Your Own Holiday Day: Have comfortable when clothed but is probably a lot worse when you’re roll- something that is as far away from District offers live music, theater, great historical theaters. National dents, $5 (limit 2) for UMKC faculty and staff concerts and festivals. League Chicago Cubs and Ameri- Concert: Rock band Stone Temple Pilots are contamination of our soil and water present. something you want to celebrate, but there is ing around naked on the floor in a place called Indigo Room. home as financially possible, they The free lecture starts at 6 p.m. in Linda Hall and free for UMKC students with ID. For more information, visit can League Chicago White Sox in Kansas City tonight, too. The show starts no day designated to it? Today is your day! It’s are ranked by how far they are Library’s Main Reading Room. away from Kansas City. www.littlerock.com/. will have home games during the at 8 p.m. at The Midland by AMC. Tickets are make up your own holiday day. • Burger King is opening a restaurant in Miami Beach that will serve 6. Minneapolis and St. Paul, week of March 28 to April 3. $49.50. Sunday, March 28 10. Omaha, Neb. Concert: The Black Eyed Peas with Ludacris beer along with burgers and fries, the chain’s first U.S. location with 3 hours 12 minutes, 188 miles Minn. For more information, visit Gypsies, Tramps and Queens: This burlesque alcohol. 7 hours 15 minutes, 437 miles www.choosechicago.com. and LMFAO invade Kansas City for their first Choir and Orchestra Concert: A special per- Omaha has many attractions. tour since 2006. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. show, emceed by Daisy Bücket, will raise mon- Nicknamed “Twin Cities” be- 3. Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Tuesday, March 23 formance of Brahms’ “Ein deutsches Requi- Whether it is wineries, wildlife, at Sprint Center. Tickets are $48.50, $59.50 and ey for HIV/AIDS awareness and AIDSWalk. • An Alaska man who hit a Taco Bell manager in the face with a double- parks, historical sites, lakes, art cause of the size and geographical 9 hours, 551 miles um” by the Conservatory Choirs and Orches- The show starts at 7 p.m. at Crosstown Station, location of Minneapolis (the larger Because these cities are so $79.50. decker taco has been sentenced to one day in jail and one year proba- galleries, shopping or zoos, Oma- Tuesday Tune-Up: Stop in for some relaxation tra, led by Joseph Flummerfelt. The concert 1522 McGee, Kansas City, Mo. Tickets are $10. of the two) and St. Paul (Minneso- close together, you can’t go to just tion. ha is the place to be for spring from 12-12:45 p.m. at the MindBody Connec- starts at 7:30 p.m. at White Recital Hall in ta’s state capital), the two cities of- one. Dallas offers many attrac- Swinney Splash: Relax in the pool from 8-10 ‘Grand Canyon Adventure’: See “Grand break. tion, University Center, room 161. James C. Olson Performing Arts Center. fer a variety of entertainment and tions like different entertainment p.m. at Swinney Recreation Center Aquatic Canyon Adventure” a film about a group raft- • A smoker who died after battling emphysema had his dying wish Omaha also offers many dif- Center. granted with the placement of a “Smoking killed me” sign on his hearse ferent restaurants, museums and attractions. districts, parks, Six Flags, shop- ing on the Colorado River as they bring aware- and his grave. the world’s largest indoor rainfor- Minneapolis, nicknamed the ping, restaurants, bars and histori- Barbie: The documentary film, “Barbie: Love Study Abroad: If you’re interested in getting ness to global water issues. The film shows at Her or Leave Her,” produced by the UMKC est. The city is home to Irish and “City of Lakes,” is home to many cal tours. Thursday, March 25 out of Missouri, this just may be your chance. 1:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. today at Union Station, lakes, biking trails, parks, muse- Between the dates of March 28 Women’s Center is being screened today from City Extreme Screen, 30 Pershing Road, Kan- • A newlywed couple spent their wedding night in separate jail cells microbrew pubs, dance clubs and The International Academic Programs Office ums and galleries, bars and clubs, and April 3, Dallas offers many 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Toy and Miniature sas City, Mo. For more information, call 816- after police said the bride tried to run over an old flame of the groom. live jazz, rock, blues and Indie is hosting a Study Abroad Information Session rock bands, martini bars and sports farmer’s markets, many different sporting events such as their pro- Museum. Tickets are $5-$7 and free for UMKC Know Your Status: Free HIV/STD testing to- 460-2020. today at 2 p.m. at 5325 Rockhill Road. • Denis Danny Roberge, a 19-year-old man, will spend the next 60 days bars. restaurants, landmarks and historic fessional hockey team, the Dallas students, staff and faculty with ID. day at 11 a.m. in the MindBody Connection. [email protected] in jail after stealing a beer from a convenience store in Quebec. He stole For more information, visit sites and theaters. Stars. the $3.37 beer to celebrate getting out of jail. www.visitomaha.com. Between March 28 and April For more information and a full 9. Branson, Mo. 3, catch a game of professional list of events, visit www.visitdallas. • In Toronto, a driver banned from the road after a drunk-driving con- 4 hours, 237 miles hockey team, the Minnesota Wild, com/visitors/events/. viction was nabbed for allegedly speeding on his way to serve his week- Variety is what you’ll get when professional basketball team, the Fort Worth, nicknamed the Tasty donut muffin end jail sentence. you go to Branson. They have Minnesota Timberwolves, and “City of Cowboys and Culture,” something to cater to every per- American League professional offers historical tours, shopping, sonality. baseball team, the Minnesota museums and galleries, clubs, bars Chelsea Soetaert down the sides of the bowl once or twice, • “Mullet Place” is the street sign in Green Bay, Wis., stolen the most. Twins. and a variety of restaurants. Staff Writer until the mixture increases in volume and The city said they finally had to start placing the street sign higher off They have bed and break- fasts, cabins, RV parks and camp- For more information about Min- For more information, visit Could there be a better combination of lightens to pale yellow. the ground to make it more difficult to steal. Public Works Manager neapolis, visit www.ci.minneapolis. www.fortworth.com/. breakfast food than a donut and a muffin? Add the eggs one at a time, beating un- Chris Pirlot joked that “the sign thief is probably in the witness protec- grounds, condominiums, house- boats, hotels and motels, resorts, mn.us/visitors/in dex.asp. 2. Denver, Colo. Doffin? Muffnut? til they are just combined. With a wooden tion program and doesn’t want anyone to know where he lives – that or St. Paul, also known as “The 9 hours 36 minutes, 602 miles Whatever you call them, they’re deli- spoon, mix 1/4 of the flour mixture into the it’s someone still stuck in the ’80s.” spas and nightly rentals. And that’s just where you sleep. Most Livable City in America,” Known as the “Mile High City,” cious, easy and you really can’t beat them butter mixture. During the day, attractions offers Mississippi riverfront trails, Denver is home to museums, win- for flavor. Stop eating that mushy cereal and Add 1/3 of the milk mixture. Continue to Courtesy of www.allweirdnews.com, www.abclocal.go.com, www. like Silver Dollar City, live mu- theaters, family fun and kid- eries, breweries and shopping. make yourself some donut muffins instead. add the dry and wet ingredients alternately, weirdnews.about.com sic shows, golf courses, shopping, friendly attractions like a the Sci- The city also offers many outdoor ending with the dry ingredients. ence Museum of Minnesota, Como activities like white water rafting, Ingredients for muffins: Mix until the dough is smooth and well restaurants, biking and horseback 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour trails will keep you busy. Zoo and Conservatory and Como horseback riding, Jeep and bike combined, but do not over-mix. Divide the Town. trips, hiking, railroad trips and 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder batter between the cups of the muffin tin. Branson also has fishing, boat- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ing and relaxing on three lakes: St. Paul also offers historical sightseeing. Bake until the muffins are firm to the sites and tours, Summit Brewing Nightlife in Denver includes 1/2 teaspoon salt touch and a toothpick inserted in the center Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg and Bull Shoals Lake. Company and Great Waters Brew- restaurants from local steak houses comes out clean, about 25-32 minutes. ing Company, boat cruises, muse- to national chains and the many 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk When the muffins are cool enough to For more information, visit 1 teaspoon white or apple cider vinegar www.explorebranson.com. ums, galleries and much more. brew pubs in the city. Denver also handle, prepare the topping: melt the but- For more information about has many martini lounges, clubs 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, ter in the microwave or on the stovetop, and 8. St. Louis, Mo. at room temperature 4 hours 12 minutes, 247 miles St. Paul, visit www.visitsaintpaul. and laid-back sports bars. pour the powdered sugar into a deep bowl. com/visitors/. During spring break, try to 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Using a pastry brush and working one With its many attractions like 2 large eggs the Gateway Arch, St. Louis Sci- 5. Memphis, Tenn. catch a game of Denver’s profes- muffin at a time, lightly brush the entire 8 hours 12 minutes, 451 miles sional hockey team, the Colorado outside of the muffin with butter, and then ence Center, St. Louis Art Muse- Ingredients for topping: um, Missouri Botanical Gardens, Memphis, known as the “Home Avalanche, professional soccer roll it in the powdered sugar. of the Blues, Birthplace of Rock team, Colorado Rapids, or profes- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Shake off any excess, and place the fin- the St. Louis Zoo, Anheuser-Busch 1 1/2-2 cups powdered sugar Brewery and many more, St. Louis N’ Roll,” is a great place to visit sional baseball team, the Colorado ished muffins on a rack or serving platter. is a great idea for spring break. for spring break. Memphis is home Rockies. Serve. Between March 28 and April to art and architecture museums, For more information, visit Directions: [email protected] 3, catch a game of professional parks, Memphis Botanical Gar- www.denver.org. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray hockey team, the St. Louis Blues, dens and many historical and mu- 1. Austin, Texas a standard-size muffin tin with cooking and National League professional sical districts. 12 hours, 738 miles spray. baseball team, the St. Louis Car- The city also offers kid- Nicknamed the “Live Music In a medium bowl, combine the flour, dinals. friendly attractions like the Capital of the World,” Austin of- baking powder, baking soda, salt and nut- Six Flags St. Louis will offi- Memphis Zoo. For those look- fers a city feel and more than meg, and whisk them thoroughly. Set aside. cially open their gates for the sea- ing for something a bit different, enough restaurants, bars and, of Combine milk and vinegar in a measur- son April 2. St. Louis offers a city voodoo shops, fortune-tellers course, live music to make spring ing cup, and set aside. feel but also historical sites, kid- and palm reading shops are all break fun and enjoyable. There Put the butter in the bowl of a stand friendly attractions, entertainment around. There is also a variety of are also historical tours, gorgeous mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or, and a variety of restaurants, clubs restaurants, shops and different weather, shopping, hills, lakes, riv- alternatively, in a large mixing bowl with and bars. festivals year-round. ers and trails. electric beaters nearby), and beat on medi- For more information, visit For more information and a list For more information, visit um speed for a few seconds, until the butter www.explorestlouis.com/. of events, visit www.memphistrav www.austintexas.org. is soft and creamy. 7. Little Rock, Ark. el.com/visitors/events/default.aspx. [email protected] With the motor running, add the sugar in 7 hours, 382 miles 4. Chicago, Ill. a steady stream. Continue beating, scraping Photo CHELSEA SOETAERT 16 17

March 22, 2010 Sports www.unews.com www.unews.com Sports March 22, 2010 Soccer player earning her legs Snow rugby at its finest sports shorts Exhibitions galore by JOHN PFORTMILLLER Nikki Bomgardner are the best parts,” Shipley said. Brian Sanders Park Rangers, facing the UMKC Assistant News Editor “It helps if you’re new in town be- Staff Writer squad. cause you [as an athlete] automati- This was a much more balanced Freshman soccer player Mea- Women’s Basketball cally know people.” Entering the offseason after game than Tuesday’s. gan Shipley likes to cook, speak The training schedule has been one of the more interesting seasons The Swope Park Rangers de- Spanish and wake up at 5 a.m. The Roos lost, 72-67, to Memphis in a big adjustment for Shipley. She in UMKC men’s soccer history, feated the Roo’s, 2-0. Wizards three days a week. Well, maybe the post-season Women’s Basketball In- said in the off season they train, a team can only try and build on forward, Kei Kamara, scored both not the latter. vitational. condition and weight lift starting what was previously accomplished. goals. Recruited as a goalkeeper, Despite the loss, freshman Kim Ne- at 6 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and This week the Roos were invit- The Kangaroo’s took the fight Shipley committed to UMKC soc- zianya made a career-high 20 points. Friday. But the women’s team ed to play against the Major League equally to the Wizards and were cer in April 2008. One year and The Roos officially closed out their must work hard to build a fan base. Soccer Kansas City Wizards in two able to keep the opposing goal- 2009-2010 season with a 16-16 overall four months later, she attended her She said the men’s team is al- different exhibition games. keeper active in protecting his net. record. first practice as a field player. ready “well established and com- Tuesday night at the home of the Despite losing 9-0 on aggregate Shipley came to UMKC ing off some good seasons. They Kansas City Wizards, Community this week, competitive opposition Men’s Tennis from Chippewa High School in already have their fan base.” America Ballpark, the first team always provides a team with test- Doylestown, Ohio, where she She thinks the women’s team of the professional franchise laced ing themselves in the very best Men’s tennis lost their match against played four years of soccer, two needs to build that fan base, since up their boots (soccer cleats for the way. Northwest Missouri State, 1-6. The team years of basketball and ran track last year was their first as a team. uneducated) and squared off. For a player’s psyche success is was playing without three of their top six for two years. She started playing Shipley didn’t have any ex- The match ended up not being fantastic, but if it is being gained players. soccer when she was 4 years old. pectations coming to UMKC, but very competitive as the collegiate without facing strong opposition a The men will play Southwest Baptist “I like the fact that soccer is knew it would be hard. squad lost to the professional side, bloated head is a dangerous thing. at 1 p.m., March 22, at the Plaza Tennis one of my biggest stress relievers,” “It has lived up to every bit of Photo courtesy UMKC ATHLETICS 7-0. There is more action on the ho- Meagan Shipley. Center in Kansas City, Mo. Shipley said. “Sometimes it can that expectation,” Shipley said. There was a question on run- rizon for the men’s soccer team as cause me stress, but at the end of the She maintains a 4.0 GPA. Her ning up the score nearing the end. they look to take on the Missouri day, it is my favorite thing to do.” major is Criminal Justice and mi- family to become a college ath- On Friday, the second exhibi- State Bears on April 9. Women’s Tennis Being 800 miles from home nor is Spanish. When she gradu- lete,” Shipley said. tion game was played at the train- The game will be at Durwood and new in town has not deterred ates, she would like to be a police The only thing she would ing facility of the Kansas City Wiz- Soccer Stadium, the first appear- The women’s tennis team finished up Shipley. officer and eventually, a member change about her experience at ards. ance there since the Halloween their Las Vegas games, 3-1. “Being recognized on campus of the S.W.A.T. team. UMKC is the time of practice. This time the Kansas City Wiz- game against Oakland. The March 18 match was a 1-4 loss to and having a big athletic family “I am the first person in my [email protected] ards had their reserves, the Swope [email protected] Oral Roberts University. The Roos took Photo JOHN PFORTMILLER it to heart and defeated Southern Utah, The Roos faced off against Wichita in one slippery rugby game. 4-2, Western Illinois, 4-0, and Cente- nary, 5-0. John Pfortmiller After the game, which was bad,” Garcia said. “Because have quite a few good matches. The women’s next match is against Sports Editor barely visible even to the play- it was cold, no one wanted to But with the poor weath- Saint Louis University, March 23, in St. extra points Ask about the score between ers on the pitch, everyone dart- come out, it really sucked.” er and lack of bodies, things Louis, Mo. The time is TBA. by KEVIN BRYCE the Kansas City Rogues and Wich- ed to their cars and homes to looked pretty dismal. ita’s rugby squad and you will not escape the snow. “We need to get What is even more confusing Softball unexpected – the Northern Iowa mother standing Sporting Events receive a definitive answer. Wichita brought a full B- is what the UMKC rugby team is. This is madness in tears as her boy goes on to the Sweet 16. In all the snow and confu- side squad to play against the structured. I want to Is it a club? Is it a school After losing their March 15 game to Once a year, everything stops for sports fans. So to you, the Jayhawk, with your lowered sion, the only definite is that UMKC players. clean all of it up. But it’s sport? Is it just a bunch of guys Oklahoma, 17-1, the Roos took a decisive head, chin up. Sure there’s next year, but there’s Wichita won – by a lot. In addition to Garcia, Ter- who aren’t sure? No one really victory against Indiana University-Pur- We change meetings, swap shifts, postpone events, hard.” cancel dates, fake sick, fake dead, ignore the phone, this year, too. Women’s Golf But what is more interest- reil Dixon and Jordan Weibal seems to be sure at this point. due University Indianapolis (IUPUI). There are still 15 more games, and anything can Date Event Place Time eat snacks, drink a cold one, leave the dog outside, 3/22-23 UNCW Lady Seahawk Classic Wallace, N.C. All Day ing, or annoying to some, is that were two UMKC students who With confusion between The March 18 game saw the Roos happen. Find joy in the anticipation. How far will the UMKC team/club/whatever DAVID GARCIA leave the garbage for tomorrow and pencil in those (River Landing Golf Course) played in the Rogues’ game. Vice Presidentof the UMKC Rugby UMKC athletics and the players, beat IUPUI, 12-8. Northern Iowa go? What about the rival K-State? they are, did not get to play. On March 19, the Roos split their little brackets. Is it absurd? 3/29-30 UALR Golf Classic Hot Springs, Ark. All Day All of them, Garcia espe- Squad there is a need for organization. Now that our brackets are ruined, let’s look to (Diamante Country Club) “We all wanted to play,” said cially, were disappointed with “We need to get structured,” doubleheader with IUPUI. The Roos No, it’s madness. Our judgments are made primarily on a little the underdog. This is what it’s all about. All bets David Garcia, vice president the weather. Garcia said. “I want to clean all took game one, 8-2, but the Jaguars took are off, the cards are down and it is anyone’s game. of the squad. “But the crappy “The cold really hit the fan- With warmer weather to pro- of it up. But it’s hard.” game two, 7-2. number beside each team name ranking them from Women’s Tennis The boss is gone; it’s a free for all. 3/23 Saint Louis St. Louis, Mo. TBA weather screwed it up.” base hard, the weather was so mote fan support, the team could [email protected] The Roos will play Western Illinois, 1 to 16. The most educated in sports might have a grasp The excitement is now only stronger. It’s not 3/31 Bethune-Cookman Orlando, Fla. 1 p.m. in a doubleheader, at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., absurd. It’s not crazy. It’s not ludicrous. It’s joyful, March 26, in Macomb, Ill. of the ability of all 16 teams – for most of us it’s 4/1 Albany Orlando, Fla. TBA only 5 to 10. painstaking and entertaining March madness. So we judge according to the ranking. But that [email protected] Track and Field little number beside each team is like a beautiful Men’s Tennis woman giving you the eye, don’t even go there 3/22 Southwest Baptist Kansas City, Mo. 1 p.m. The Summit League released the out- man, it’s a bad idea. There’s madness all over it. 3/23 Saint Louis St. Louis, Mo. 3:30 p.m. Coach Brown looks to next season door track and field preseason favorites 3/26 IPFW Indianapolis, Ind. 8 a.m. Thursday’s start proved that madness once as voted by the league’s head coaches on 3/27 IUPUI Indianapolis, Ind. 8 a.m. again. Northern Iowa (ranked 9th) beat UNLV 3/27 South Dakota State Indianapolis, Ind. 1 p.m. John Pfortmiller home games will help because they March 18. (ranked 8th), Georgia Tech (ranked 10th) beat Sports Editor The UMKC men’s squad was picked to 3/30 Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. 9 a.m. practice at [Swinney Recreation Cen- Oklahoma St. (ranked 7th), Washington (ranked 3/31 Bethune-Cookman Orlando, Fla. 2 p.m. With the men’s basketball team’s ter] and are more comfortable playing finished fifth and the women were eighth. 11th) beat Marquette (ranked 6th). And the thrill- 4/1 Niagara Orlando, Fla. 9 a.m. 2009-10 final record at 12-18, many here.” The track team will officially begin ing Murray State (ranked 13th) matched up against were disappointed with the perfor- However, Brown believes there is its outdoor season with the Missouri Re- Vanderbilt (ranked 4th) dropped a buzzer beater to mance. a lot of work to be done, especially in lays, March 26-27, in Columbia, Mo. take the game. Softball But Head Coach Matt Brown is practice. And then there was KU. The devastating, gut 3/26 Western Illinois Macomb, Ill. 3 p.m. looking at the positives and negatives Brown hoped the time of day the Golf wrenching Saturday game that turned brackets 3/26 Western Illinois Macomb, Ill. 5 p.m. of the season and how those will affect team practices could be changed so The men’s team finished fourth out of across the nation on their heads. 3/27 Western Illinois Macomb, Ill. 12 p.m. the next. the players would have the ability to 16 teams, and the women finished sev- As one not from the area, I’m not one of those 3/30 Kansas Lawrence, Kan. 4 p.m. Brown believes with a full squad focus on studies and be “mentally fo- enth out of 16 teams, in the Jackrabbit kids who grew up watching KU with their dad. I’m 3/30 Kansas Lawrence, Kan. 6 p.m. returning, the team will be able to cused” at practice. Invitational March 15-16, in Primm, Nev. not one of the guys whose parents have season tick- 4/2 South Dakota State Brookings, S.D. 1 p.m. capitalize on their experiences. “Another thing that would help is Freshmen Korbin Kuehn and Victor ets, or who learned to chant “Rock Chalk Jayhawk” 4/2 South Dakota State Brookings, S.D. 3 p.m. “Now that we have the experi- our free throw percentage,” Brown Mikaelsson placed in the top-15 on the when I was 5. 4/3 South Dakota State Brookings, S.D. 1 p.m. ence of finishing games it will help,” said. “Our goal is to be closer to 75 individual leaderboard. With that said, I offer this condolence. This is Brown said. “It’s very exciting that we percent.” The men’s next competition will be what the madness is all about. It’s about the pos- have our whole squad returning.” In addition to all of the advantages the Diet Pepsi Shocker Classic, April 5-6 sibility of the impossible. The return of players like Trey UMKC could have next season, former in Wichita, Kan. Anything can happen. The young and the new Volleyball 3/27 Creighton Spring Tournament Omaha, Neb. 10 a.m. McKinney-Jones and Jay Couisnard Wichita State guard Reggie Chamber- Sophomore Chelsea Cadwell’s total of defeat the old and experienced. Stars arise and vet- will only help the Roos with their next lain will finally be eligible to play for 227 (80-76-71) tied her for fourth lowest erans fall. season. the Roos in the 2010-11 season. 54-hole score in school history. Her final We see half court buzzer-beaters and alley- In addition, 15 of their games will “Even though the guys were upset round’s score also tied her for fourth low- oops, turned 3-point plays. I’m holding out for the Track be played at home. about losing in the Summit League 3/26-27 Missouri Relays Columbia, Mo. All Day est round in school history. day UMKC gets a slice of the action. Call me mad, 3/31-4/4 Texas Relays Austin, Texas All Day Only 14 away games are scheduled Championship, we didn’t have any The women will compete in the but I’ll simply respond, “Exactly.” for next season. seniors,” Brown said. “So we have a UNCW Lady Seahawk Classic, March Sherron Collins will play again, Cole Aldrich “The guys are excited about play- second shot.” Photo courtesy UMKC ATHLETICS 22-23 in Wallace, N.C. will press on, and I’m excited to see what Xavier ing at home more,” Brown said. “More [email protected] Men’s basketball Head Coach Matt Brown. Henry has in store. The madness is found in the 18 19 Forum Forum www.unews.com www.unews.com March 22, 2010 March 22, 2010 Let’s get ready to rumble Letter to the Editor Word on CampusInterviewed by NILA HALL saw me break out the t-shirts and nix Those readers familiar with this myself), these match-ups carry with campaign. In response to ‘High ... and ing us all look like druggies. our university. This article could make hospi- The students were advised not to the coats in what was a glorious tri- column have no doubt been won- them a feeling approximating that When they are close, which is not on life’ in Issue 25 umph over the misery of winter. dering where the political angle is of opening day of the Major League often in Missouri, these campaigns tals decide against hiring all of us write their names on the survey but What are your plans for spring break? No longer must I worry about hiding. Baseball season for fans. make excellent blood sport at least, I need to ask you some important UMKC seniors who are applying to write in their majors if they were turning into an ice cube on my walk I certainly don’t mean to disap- Quite apart from actual policy if nothing else. questions. against many other nursing students, surveyed outside of a class. from the School of Education to point. There is yet another reason issues and the discussions sur- The contests I expect to provide I am interested in the source of even though these accusations about The surveys were returned to Cockefair Hall or between the Oak why I revel so much in the spring rounding them (which I happen to the most entertainment value this the information from for your ar- the nursing students has nothing to the reporter folded and placed into a Street Parking Structure and the Bio- time. think are even more fascinating year are as follows: Round four of ticle “High ... and not on life” by do with me or any of my friends in folder to assure anonymity. logical Sciences Building. and intellectually engaging than Congressman Emanuel Cleaver vs. Jill Schleiden. I am a senior in the the senior class. The private nature of this sur- Apart from the merciful reprieve “This sport gets played the process that selects who will GOP challenger Jacob Turk prom- nursing program and I seriously Please provide me with proof vey helped encourage students to be Common Sense doubt that the four students who did of your facts that you can show honest about drug use. from the ungodly cold temperatures, out in sound bites, decide them) is a separate full con- ises to be much closer than the pre- EVAN HELMUTH there are quite a few other reasons to tact sport we typically refer to as vious three rounds, given the toxic heroin are actually in the nursing with complete confidence that the None of the students who self- celebrate the spring. slogans and brilliantly electoral politics. atmosphere for Democratic incum- program. people you interviewed were, in reported as having used heroin and here are all sorts of For one thing, March Madness is crafted commercials all This sport gets played out in bents this fall. Are you completely confident fact, UMKC School of Nursing being nursing students had anything that these people were not Pre-nurs- students. apparent to gain by lying. reasons to love the upon us. designed to paint a very sound bites, slogans and brilliantly- I also suspect the race for United spring time. I sub- Like every year, I fully plan to crafted commercials all designed to States senator from Missouri, be- ing students who have NOT actu- If you cannot support your accu- Additionally, the story is written scribe to all of them. prove my ignorance of college hoops specific picture of both paint a very specific picture of both tween Roy Blunt and Catherine Car- ally been accepted into the nursing satory statements, I believe you need for UMKC students, so the small To start with the by filling out at least one bracket. candidates involved.” candidates involved. nahan, will be amusing if not espe- program (for good reason)? Can you to issue an apology on the same front size of the survey sample was as- obvious, 60 degrees and sunny feels Even though my brackets are These contests are often decid- cially useful in providing a candidate prove that they were not lying to you page that you posted this article. sumed apparent in light of the stu- T to give you a good story? Where did Heather Anderson dent body size. like a not-so-small slice of heaven usually irredeemably screwed up ed by the level of participation of I’d like to send to the Senate. when one has just endured the long within two rounds, the tournament Every other year, right around a relatively small percentage of the These are just a few of my favor- your columnist find these nursing Senior This also applies to the number of months of obnoxiously frigid and itself is supremely entertaining and this time, candidates begin filing to population who are politically at- ite things about the spring. Together, students? nursing students who said they had Are you even completely confi- Editor’s Response used heroin. Most students are pre- “I’m going to a technical theater “Visiting family in San Diego. snow encumbered drudgery, which represents just one more notch in the stand for election to state and fed- tuned and motivated on either side, they make this my favorite time of conference and I’m going to Also doing a performance piece we call Kansas City winters. dent that they are UMKC students? All of the results about UMKC sumed aware of the size of the nurs- belt of awesomeness that belongs to eral offices. as well as by the demographic and year. be the master electrician for ‘A called ‘Orbit.’” The recent euphoria-inducing thaw spring. For the political nerd (such as message gurus employed by each [email protected] Nursing students take drug tests student drug use came from a non- ing school. for each hospital clinical rotation scientific survey of 200 random Because the non-scientific nature Midsummer Night’s Dream.’” plus for any hospital job that we get. UMKC students who were on cam- of the poll was specified, no claim Last year, I believe I took four pus during the past two weeks, as was made the results, including GREGORY CASPARIAN DAVID EICHENBAUM drug tests and they were all clean, noted in the first few sentences of those of self-titled nursing students, Senior Graduate Student as they have always been. I have the story. were anything more than unscien- Theater Lighting Design Music Composition An international never even considered doing any The survey was a simple ques- tific as well. My small drugs whatsoever. I have never got- tionnaire that asked which of five No accusations were leveled at ten drunk. drugs the student had used within nurses or the School of Nursing. How about you put that in your his/her lifetime, if any. The drug use We hope this alleviates some of lesson about school hometown article about nurses rather than mak- may have been before they entered your concerns. After the research was done, we de- vision this time, my role at the desk just behind What do you think? veloped a two-hour presentation that cov- that glass wall at ABC7 News, WLS-TV. ered the different ethnicities found in the The production is always seamless and low- United States, the different geographical key even though there are a number of us street- areas and how the sub-culture varies be- walkers staring at the anchors doing their jobs. Do you think there should be a wall separating tween them. The anchors are looking ... mature, if you will. I The team also discussed the differ- can easily picture my fresh, somewhat young face Mexico and America? ences in the classroom setting, the great- on the newscast each night, wondering what it will er use of technology for communication be like working so late (but not really caring) re- porting on the daily shootings on the south side and A. Yes with the professors and other students and NIKKI BOMGARDNER how the interactions between the profes- continuous corruption in the city’s government. B. No sors and students are much more casual Spring break came early for me this year. Later the next day as I’m taking the biggest “Work.” “Just working and maybe going with open discussion happening during Last week, I ventured back to the greatest city risk you could possibly take with your life, riding out of town.” JASON PATTERSON the lecture. in the world, Chicago. in a Chicago taxi cab, we fly at warp speed down Additionally, we discussed the im- I lived in the windiest city ever for three years Wacker Drive where I can catch a quick glimpse Go to www.unews.com and tell us your answer! EMELIE PFAFF ALAN PHAM As students, it is important to share portance of interacting with a variety of before moving to Kansas City last year to finish of the enormous Chicago Sun-Times building Freshman Junior the knowledge we gain through our life students instead of just with other inter- my education at UMKC. Yes, I know, I deliber- with the huge letters staring back at me, inviting Performance French Horn Business Finance experiences with others in hope they will national students. ately chose UMKC over University of Illinois at me to “work here instead of TV.” Your answers to last week’s question: prosper, too. While in Nanjing, we presented to Chicago or Chicago State. The obvious plus of writing for the newspaper Each year, the Students in Free Enter- more than 1,600 students – all of whom I left just after Obama was elected, when the instead of physically talking to Chicagoland behind prise (SIFE) team from the Bloch School indicated they were planning to attend city was wide-eyed and so full of hope it brings a desk every day is the retention of privacy, in a way. Do you think drug abuse is a problem on campus? of Business and Public Administration college in America. According to post tears to my eyes just thinking about it. I left be- I would be able to walk down the street without develop projects to educate members of session surveys, on average 70 percent of fore the city lost its bid for the 2016 Olympic anyone recognizing me. That sounds rather appeal- A. Yes B. No the community in the areas of success the students who attended our lectures in- games. And I left just as Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s ing in this paparazzi-heavy time, constantly feeding skills, market economics, entrepreneur- dicated they had an increased knowledge life came crashing down around him. America’s “celebrity” frenzy. ship, financial literacy, business ethics of American culture and felt more com- My arrival on St. Patty’s Day, one of the city’s I may be dreaming big. Who knows, I may end and environmental sustainability. fortable coming to school here. craziest celebrations, did not ensure my annual up freelance writing for the Joliet Herald News, For the category of success skills, no offense intended, Joliet. Because of the efforts of the SIFE viewing of the river turning green, which was the Since it’s not the dead of winter, I have almost for- seven of the SIFE team members and two team, UMKC is now recognized as one of weekend before. advisors were invited to travel to Nanjing, gotten the bitter weather the area can produce and one thirteen schools on the approved list for I asked a dear friend, “How long does the wa- of the reasons I was driven away in the first place. China, to lead a series of discussions. As the Nanjing Ministry of Education. This ter stay green?” a member of SIFE, I was lucky enough to But I have not forgotten the sound of the “L” will allow UMKC to further its interna- He quickly said, “Year round.” train booming overhead while walking through the A. 43% go along on that journey. tional reach and have an easier time re- However, Chicago’s finest did not spare me These discussions helped give stu- theatre district. cruiting students from that region to our witnessing the random drunkenness when, all of I haven’t forgotten the little rush I get when I walk dents who were planning to attend school school. a sudden, almost everyone is Irish. in America a better understanding of across the Chicago River, feeling the bridge bounce This experience was very rewarding Although I did not take part in the yearly band- beneath my feet wondering if it’s going to spontane- American culture and what it takes to be for me. It gave me a better understand- wagon-hopping since I’m not Irish, I did take to the a successful student here. ously collapse into the pale green water below. “I’ll just be working and relaxing “Probably pick up more hours ing of what students from other countries streets for my re-acquaintance with the city. And I recall the fantasy in my head that Oprah B. 57% when I’d normally be in class.” of work and catch up on my But before we traveled to China, we encounter when they travel here, plus it We ate at the best pizza joint in the world, needed to find out exactly what the Chi- is going to pull up next to me on the street in her English.” helped me better appreciate the things I Giordano’s. If you’ve never been there, you just Bentley, automatically sensing the potential talent nese students knew and what they could may take for granted in life. don’t understand. learn. on my face, the confidence in my posture, the big SARAH WESSEL KAYLEE BLOOM Our team will be heading to the Re- To walk off all that cheese, we took off down Senior Junior So, SIFE conducted interviews with dreams of a big career in journalism and offer me gional Competition in Chicago next State Street, one of the best streets for shopping a job in her own Chicago staple, Harpo Studios. Art History Studio Art international students on campus to see month and I am sure we will wow the and panhandling in all of Chicago. what things the students thought would And oh yes, offer me a new car. judges with the impact our project had in Near the corner of State and Lake streets, They say you have to start somewhere. I plan have been useful to know before they the lives of these students. where I’ve stood and watched the news broadcast came here. to start at the top. [email protected] from the street so many times before, I could en- [email protected]

A B ACCESS from page 1 difficult, particularly for those in manual wheelchairs.” housing the Center for Academic Devel- With five people in his department, opment (CAD). The buildings were around Laurent said he is proud of the work they before the passage of the Americans with do. Disabilities Act (ADA) and are exempted “I believe that a society is judged by under the law. how it treats its least powerful members,” “However, under the ADA, we have to he said. “I am proud that I have the oppor- make the programs and services housed tunity to help people get a college educa- in those buildings equally accessible to tion who would not have been able to attend all students, including students with dis- college just 50 years ago.” abilities,” Laurent said. “So, for example, if a student who uses a wheelchair needs Hopes for the future to use the services of the Math Resource Sparks said her experience at UMKC Center, which is located on the second has been good. floor of the CAD building, a staff mem- “I get along with all the students,” she ber would arrange to meet with the student said. with a disability at another location that is But, she does have hope for changes in convenient for the student, such as the li- the future. brary.” Sparks transferred to UMKC from John- In a situation where a building only has son County Community College (JCCC), one elevator and it is out of order, Student where all of the buildings are connected by Disability Services will help the student bridges so students do not have to go outside make up for any missed classes. other than when going to their cars. “Campus Facilities has done a good job While some of the buildings on the at working quickly as possible to get the el- Quad at UMKC are connected, the bridges evator repaired,” Laurent said. “If a student are not all on the same floor of the build- is unable to get to class because the elevator ings, forcing those in wheelchairs to wait is not working, then our office will work for the elevator to change floors before Monday’s Puzzle Solved with the student and the professor to ensure changing buildings via the bridges. that the student is able to make up the work “JCCC was perfect for me because all of missed, get a copy of class notes, etc.” the buildings were connected,” she said. “I As a whole, the campus does meet ADA could go meet all of my teachers.” standards for accessibility, Laurent said. Because of the challenges she faces try- “There are, from time to time, prob- ing to get around in a wheelchair when it is lems that arise that need to be addressed,” cold, raining or snowing, Sparks would like he said. “In recent years, we have had a lot to see UMKC move in that direction. of construction on campus that has created “I would hope that some day in the fu- some access issues but those have been ture, UMKC could make a ramp to make addressed. Probably the most difficult as- things easier and I hope one day they will pect for accessibility for people who use have a bridge between all the buildings as wheelchairs would be that the campus has well.” a number of hills that make getting around [email protected]

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