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run e for campus news and information See page 10 Three Mo' Tenors lights up the PAC
Golden Key Florissant pays tribute to Doctoral candidate ~ Honor Society I victims of 9-11 , ; in :: recelVes• killed car accident Afuneral service for Ling Li, who was president ~ international of the Chinese Student Association· Maio1and recognition will take place Sept. 15
BY WILL MELTON program for educational leadership __~_ BY WILL MELTON ' .M __ • • • _ •• M _ _ News Editor --- NeWs Edito;-"- and policy studies, said that "Ling was an incredibly driven woman; she The UM-St. Louis chapter of (~ I was a meticulous student. She was a Golden Key International Honour I Members of the UM-St. Louis · true Chinese patriot. She was proud , society was presented with the! community lost a cherished friend on of her country and . would gladly Honorable Mention Key chapter! Aug. 31. Ling Li, a 33 year old explain Chinese foreign policy to , Award in Atlanta, Ga at the Golden i doctoral candidate, died in a car anyone interested." , Key International Conference in i accident on Interstate Highway 40 in Friends Peng Xiong and Fuqian August. I O'Fallon, Mo. Xie, both members of CSAM, said 'iii; Jenny Heinz, senior, graphic design, I Li, originally from the People's that Li was engaged a month ago and , said the group was very excited i . Republic ofChina, had come to UM was planning on a Florida wedding. .' because they had never won an i St. Louis in 2002 after receiving her "He loved her so much," Fuqian said. international award before. i master's degree in education from It was from her fiance that they neard ''It was one of the last two they gave ! the University of Denver, where her the news of her passing. out, we were thinking alright let's get i 4.0 GPA earned her top honors. She They described Li as a vibrant, this over with and all of a sudden they ! was also · very involved with the polite, and giving young woman who said University of Missouri St Louis," . #, ! Chinese Student Association was always ready to help anyone. .. Heinz said. 'We're going for an even i Mainland organization (CSAM) on CSAM organized a website to honor higher award coming year." j thiS campus, serving both as treasurer Li's memory. It features pictures, a The organization is an academic I and most recently as president. biography, and messages from honor society that recognizes the top 15 ! Her dissertation in progress friends. Students can view the percent of jwriors and seniors, or a 3.6 i compared the teacher education webpage at www.umsl.edu/-csam. GPA. In addition to meeting their i programs in China to those in the There has also been a memorial ' academic standards, members ! United States. Kathleen Sullivan fund established to help cover the ~. participate in various community ! Brown, Li's dissertation advisor, said costly trip her family will have to . service projects that aim to build i she bad no doubts that Li would have make from China, and also the leadership skills while enhancing the i finished the work and been awarded funeral ceremony. Any students lives of the people they help. I the PhD. interested in donating to the fund can "Members of Golden Key at the I "Ling Li was a delightful person stop in at UMB bank located in room UM-St have been very Louis chapter and a wonderful student She truly 256 in the Millennium Student dedicated to making a difference both I became like a daughter to me," Center and ask for Misty Hanison. on and off campus," Elisabeth I Brown said. "She brought a global Funeral arrangements have been Abraham, senior, psychology, and ! Casey Ulrichl lbe Cumml perspective into our department, and made for Wednesday, Sept. 15 at social director of Golden Key, said "It I lbe City of Florissant sponsored the "Healing Field" during the she was really corning into her own Gerber Chapel located at 23 W is great that we've finally gained James J. Ea.gan Civic Center on the third anniversary of the as an educational researcher and Lockwood in Webster Groves. international recognition." terrori.t attacks of 9-11. As eacb victim's name wa. read, an scholar." Visitation is scheduled from 3 p.m. to Heinz also ~d tlutt it was a great American flag was carried out and placed on the fi Id by those Randy Sommers, a friend and 7:30p.m. organization for students to participate attending the evant. There were a to1al 2,998 flags, one for fellow student in the doctoral in. "not just for the resume but also for each victim, posted on three acres of land. see LlNQ LJ, ]Ja8e 3 ~thel~p~enceyoog~the ! ______~ __~------~------______community service and the people you I meet in the community." Her favorite event is the Teddy Bear ! Safari, a program that was lauded this t Private collection of Japanese artifacts past spring when UM-St Louis named I it the student program of the year at the ! , ann:el~e:n~t~ace at the I are made public in new exhibit Children's Advocacy Services of ! sources of funding. many of the items on exhibit, was Greater St Louis on South Campus. I BY PATRICIA LEE The Shibusawa Memorial scheduled to speak at the event. CASGSL is a center that provides i Staff 'Writer Foundation provided most of the However, an illness prevented him assistance for children ages 3 through ! funding. The Japan Foundation, from coming so his cousin spoke in his 17 that have been sexually abused. I For the first time ever, a collection operated by the Japanese government, place. " Golden Key's program was a party I of Japanese artifacts from the 19th and also provided a grant to fund the Jun Inoue, associate director and for these children that offered them the i 20th centuries was publicly displayed. exhibit. An endowment fund from a curator of the Shibusawa Memorial chance to partici~ in a day of arts I Ibis compilation was assembled in gift that was donated by a Japanese Ubrary, also talked about the exhIbit. and crafts, face pamting, free food and I 1937, bl}! until recently was placed in businessman covered the rest of the "'The aim of this exhibition is to a fun time with peers, staff and i storage. cost. compare, through visual materials, the Erica BurTisl The CIITTeTlt community members. They will be ! These historical objects were part The exhibit officially opened on experiences of the United States and The Mercantile Library'S Different Lands/Shared Experiences holding the event academic again this I of a Japanese and American exhibit Sept 9, with opening ceremonies at Japan at the time and how people's Exhibition contains Japanese artifacts such as these wooden ..; year. I that was on display at UM-SL Louis. the Mercantile Library. Those present lives were changed due to engravings used as business licenses for Japanese post offices, According to Heinz, the event ! The exhibit ''Different Landsl Shared included Joel Glassman, associate industrialization," Inoue said. freight agencies and silk merchants. brings out community spirit and family i Experiences: The Emergence of provost for academic affairs and There were six themes of the togetherness and he is fond of seeing I Modem Indusnial Society in Japan director of the Center for International exhibit: development of frontier lines, Genuiier Weisenfeld, assistant exhibit included American artifacts. "the older SIblings helping the younger ! and the United States" was displayed Studies, Glen Cope, provost and vice transportation, transition from crafts to professor of art and art history at Duke Some of them were from the siblings." j from Sept 9 to Oct. 2 at the Mercantile chancellor for academic affairs and industrial manufacturing, urban University, explained their Mercantile Librnry and there was also ''I really like working with kids," ! Library. John Hoover, the executive director of development, daily life and Japan at significance. During a slide a large collection from Saint Louis .-+ Heinz said. ''It's nice to be able to i The estimated cost for insuring and the Mercantile Librnry. the 1904 World's Fair. presentation, she showed the University. provide something to kids who have i shipping the items was approximately The president of the Shibusawa Wood block prints made up a large symbolism behind the pictures. had a lot of hurt in their life. The kids I, 45,000 dollars. There were three main Memorial Foundation, which provided part of the Japanese exhibit and In addition to Japanese items, the see .JAPANESE ARTIFACTS, page 3 are always very excited about running , around to all the tables to do all the ! crafts." : The Teddy Bear Safari program was I Activist·Gi ngrich 'urges young .Americans to vote -:. also shown to other chapters of Golden i Key at an informational booth the UM- I:' BY M.K. STALLlNQS 18-20 million, that would be st. Louis chapter presented at . - - -_. --- tremendous," Gingrich said. international conference. Staff Writer I Political Science Professor and Thfoughout the semester the I From MTV's ''Rock the Vote" to P. Director of the Institution for organization has planned on member ! Diddy's "Vote or Die," the 18 to 24 Women's and Gender Studies, Dr. recruitment, setting up infonnational ! year old young adult demographic has Joyce Mushaben opened the event a tables in the Millennium student ~ I been the target of a star-studded few words. Center, an open house and the I marketing campaign promoting new 'We are deeply concerned with the , induction of new members on Oct 31 I voter turnout direction of the country ... this is our in the MSC century rooms. , With less than sixty days before the . attempt to mobilize the vote on this The president of Golden Key, Joe I next presidential election, political campus," she said Garavaglia said, "We have scholarship ! activist Candace Gingrich brought a Mushaben announced the first two opportunities, networking, and on ! grass-roots message to the students of dates of Lunching with Leaders campus we do a lot of community I UM-St. Louis campus last Friday. speaker series and a voter registration Kate Drolet· Edilor-in-Chief Becky Rosner' Managing Editor Rimante Ivoskaite • Ad Vire%r ' Michael Pelikan • BlIsjn~ Manager .Judi Linville' Faclliljf .'ldvisor Win Melton .News EdiIOJ' Casey Ulrich • PboU!lDirector ,.'. dynamics and Biomimetics Between "From Disabling to Enabling Chancellor Thomas F. George will the public. The presentation is in • Production Ma714ge1j Mon. Sept. 13 1\vo and Three Dinlensions" at 4 p.m. celebration of Missouri Mike Sherwin : Classrooms: Removing Barriers," a present the State of the Urriversity .James Daugherty • Sports Editor I Litmag II coffee will be served at 3:45 p.m. The seminar in the Conversation about Address at 3:30 p.m. in the auditori- Archaeology Month. For more event is free to the public. For more Teaching and Technology series, will urn at the J_e. Penny Conference information call 516-6021. Catherine • A & E Editor Litmag II, a student organization infonnation call 516-5311. be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the Center. The event also will include Marquis-Homeyer dedicated to literary, fine and per SGA Chamber at the MSC. The the presentation of the 2004 Thur. Sept. 15 Melissa McCrary • Features Editor forming arts, will host a member Tue. Sept. 14 ,1 5 workshop will focus on teaching tech- Chancellor's Award of Excellence. Gary Soi1n • Features Associate ship drive from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Career Opportunities rriques to recognize the continuum of Gearoid 6 hAllmhll.fliin, Irish piper Lecture Course today and tomolTOw. If you are learning differences for all students. and professor of music at UM-St "Lecture course OD high pressure Adena .Jones • Copy Editor interested in becoming a member or Career Days 2004 will be held Philip Ferguson, professor of educa- Louis, and Eileen Gannon, harpist, liquid chromatography "Practical Assistant Copy Christine Eccleston • Editor just curious. please come meet us from 10 am. to 2 p.m. in the Century tion, will lead the discussion. Faculty, will perform for the event for more HPLC' will be offered today and and get more information. For more Rooms at the MSC. Students and staff and teaching assistants are we1- infolmation call 516-5442. tomonow from 8:30 am to 4:30 Rudy Scoggins. filustr;ator info call 314-583-4332 and ask for alumni who attend will be able to come to attend and bring a lunch. 1------1p.m. at the J.e. Penny Coference Griffith Taylor Business Associate Katie. meet with several employers to dis Light refreshments will be provided. Wed. Sept. 15 Center. The fee for this two-day Kristina Kellerman- GraphiC Arnst cuss career options and employment For more infonnation call 516-4508 course is $345. Fro more infor- Mon. Sept. 13 options. This event is free and open to or visit www.urnsl.edulctl. Seminar mation call 516-5948. UM-St. Louis students and alumni. Staff Writers Carrie Lewis, Monica 'Martin, Art Exhibit For more information call 516-5111. The Seminar "Preventing Frill Sept. 16 Patricia Lee, Courtney Habe~er, Tana Tue. Sept. 14 Plagiarism," will be held from 12:30 Teny Suhre, director of Gallery Candidate Discussio Roger.;, Ericka Woods-hiarris, Dave 210, and Dan Younger, associate Tue. Sept. 14 Networidng Opportunity to 1:45 p.m. in 301 Lucas Hall. Seckman, Ashley Richmolild, professor of art and art history at Participants will discuss. how students Rachel Storch, candidate for state MK Stallings, Meliqueica Meadows UM-St. Louis, will discuss "The Play Auditions "Meet the College of Business," can use electronic technology to vio represenative in Missouri's 64 th Role of Urriversity Arts Faculty The Department of Theatre and A networking for students consider late the teaching-learning contract and district, will answer questions Staff Photographers Exhibition," at 12:15 p.m. in the Dance and Media Studies will hold ing or pursuing a major in business, learn ho to avoid such problems in about the upcoming election at Mike Sherwin, Jesse Gater, Kevin Ottley, Erica Burrus Gallery 2 10 auditorium at the auditions for the new play, "Ain't will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the studnets' papers. The seminar is free noon in 211 Clark Hall. Bring a and open to graduate students. For Telecommurrity Center. The exhibi Nothin' Quick 'n Easy," at 6 p.m. in Pilot House at the MSC This event lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided The event is free and tion will feature painting, photogra the Lee Theatre at Touhill. Call backs is a chance for students, faculty and more infonnation call 516-4508. Advertising Rep 1------1 open to the public. For more phy, sculpture, printmaking and will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 15. Auditions staff from the College of Business to Alex Kerford graphic design by UNI-St. Louis ar-e open to the public. All ages and become more familiar with one Wed. Sept. 15 infonnation call 516-5581. Distribution Manager faculty. For more infOlmation call types are needed for the cast, which another and establish working and Sundays, TUesdays , . Dave Seckman 516-5699 or visit includes seven male roles and four infonnal relationships. Business Archaeological Findings and Fridays www.umsl.edu/-cfh. female roles. The auditions will fea clubs will operate booths. Tim Baumann, UM-St Louis pro Newman Center ture cold readings of the sClipt, so Refreshments will also be provided. 388 Millennium Student Center fessor of anthropology, will discuss The Catholic Newman Center will 8001 Natural Bridge Road Mon. Sept. 13 there is no need to prepar-e a mono For more infonnation call 516-4D29. "Sibley'S Fort An American Trading hold mass every Tuesday rrigbt at St. Louis, Missouri 63121 logue. Call 516-4853 for more infor- +------1 Newsroom • (]H)51,6-5 1 7~ Visiting Speaker Post in Saline COUDty, Mo." at 12:30 7:30 p.m., Friday Sunday night at Advertising. ON) 516-5316 maiom. Wed. Sept. 15 p.m. Baumann will present the find 8:30 p.m in the Bellerive resi Thomas Fischer, associate pro Buii"less • (314) 5{6-51r ings of his summer archaeological dence hall chapel. All are wel fessor of chemis try and biochem Fax • (J fe!, 516-6811 Tue. Sept. 14 State of the University excavation at Sibley's Fort, a short come to attend For more infoma istry at Florida State Urriversity .in Address lived trading post in AlTO,\! Rock, Mo. tion, contact the Newman Ce.nter Tallahassee, will discuss "Hydro- Seminar The presentiation is free and open to a 3 4- 5-34 campus 388 .lJ.illenrtium Stwk7l1 CenJf!'T Put it on the Board! Call 516-5174 for details or email [email protected] email QIl7fflI@jin:x.u1ttsi.edu website The bap:lIU.'u!w.tiJe<.t€1rnWJllline.conl he Cl1JTmt is pLlllished weekly on ·IhJndays. ~ rates available are The following criminal Various areas of the com day, someone stole 7 depart damage to the student's vehi warded to Student Affairs for r. l4JOO re ASSO(IATED COUEGIATE PRESS Corrections In issue 1124 (Aug. 23, 2004), a caption for the Spons story "Athletic department hires new coaches" said , that Josh Lauer, the new women's volleyball interim head coach, was pictured. In fact, the picture showed the assistant coach, Travis Toy. lJ · ..,. " ...... INVITE YOU ~NO AGUEST TO A SPECIAL AO\l\NCE SCREENING Stop by The Current offices at 388 Millennium SbJdent Center to pick up a complimentary Word of the Week screening pass for two to see 7:30 p.," .• Thursday, September 16th meaning 'to sprawl' ~MC West Oli~e ' 12657 Olive Sl Send the page number and location of the St LOUis, MO 63141 word to [email protected] to w in a " Cookout" t-shirt and free copy of The. ~Q pwdl3J1 1tC, ... rl'.lbii. ,1I1A/li"lIt t. Pau.. ",htn ' l I r.nt1.'mt, tfll·,.-,.d t.iI. hnicilJlli .. Current. . ijJ9f111Hl an iHllliti~tL. l~iIIlQIi~ il latH ~G f. U,'Mct' III ,trJjl. IcHl \1"'.,* ~ IIi" 1Ii11.... L IN THEATRES FRIDA\, SEPTEMBER -17TH! September 13, 2004 '11te Current Page 3 Students team up with Ptilitzer Foundation for new art exhibit BY WILL MI!LTON Megan said that this project has altered the ,... "------Newi-'idiior D'Urso, way in which they view their own senior, studio work because they are now more art, talks with aware of the ways in which people The Pulitzer Foundation for the classmates in could view their works. Arts has teamed up with students front of the "One thing th,at I fmd interesting from UM -St. Louis to start a dialogue reflecting pool is how.people perceive works of art. about the current exhibit "Exploring at the Pulitzer As an artist myself it's always an Ando's Space: Art and the Spiritual." issue," Darnell said. "Because I have In part, the exhibit explores how Foundation for the Arts, a point to my work and I would defi the space of the building affects the located at nitely like people to not only see my works of arts in its ability to invoke a 3716 point of view, but also have their own spiritual experi Washington. points of views represented as ence in gallery D'Urso is one well .. _and to get to be an eavesdrop visitors. of five UM-St. per in the process is very influential." That experi Louis stu Yearian, who edits the responses, ence will be dents who said that although the project has catalogued by helped with helped her by providing her with a an online mter the founda capstone course for her writing cer active website tion's exhibit tificate that it has benefited her on a that will allow "Exploring deeper level as well. visitors to post Ando's "I live in an environment where their thoughts Space." The people have pretty rigid mindsets and on the exhibit. foundation is to hear a lot of different ideas makes Five UM-St. Susan Cahan open from it easier for you to open your mind to Louis students noon to 5 p.m them," Yearian said, "as opposed to if are participat- E Des Lee Endowed on Wednedays you're not hearing them it's so easy ing in the pro- Professor of and from 10 to just shut down and just believe ject:'Jennifer ComemporaryArt a.m. until 4 whatever you want to believe, or Daly, studio art p.m. on what you've been told to believe." major, Steven Darnell, studio art, Saturdays. The building was designed by Megan D'Urso, studio art, Rachel world-famous Japanese architect Shoup, art history and Melissa Tadao Ando and features, among oth Yearian, English, ers, the commissioned work of "The website is to facilitate view Ellsworth Kelly and sculptor Richard er's responses to the show and their Mike Sherwin' ClInenl Serra. Anyone interested can learn definition of spirituality and how about the works and reflect on what inclined but have no religious associ share their reflections. plating the work itself and 'what it more about the exhibit or the Pulitzer their persOnal definition affects how -those works mean to them on a per ation, and because of the various Daly said, '''The visitor response means to them within the bigger pic Foundation for the Arts by visiting they see the 'show," D'Urso said. sonal level and how that ties into manifestations of religion overly that we've had so far has been fasci ture." the website at www.pulitzerarts.org_ Susan Cahan, the E, Des Lee their ideas of spirituality. complicate the concept. Ideally, the nating, in that people don't just go to The students -involved have "This project is a really strong Endowed Professor of Contemporary The project decided to focus on process would deepen the visitor's , . a museum and say okay cool and gained more than just the three credit symbol on their part that they're try Art at UM-St. Louis, supervises the spirituality instead of religion since relationship to the artwork by posing then wander off, but are willing ' to hours they are receiving for this spe ing to reach out to audiences," Cahan program_ The group hopes to chal many individuals can be spiritually them questions and asking them to spend some time and energy contem- cial study. Both Daly and Darnell said of the Pulitzer Foundation. lenge visitors to take the time to think ';;. ------.------_.----.- _.------.------_.- _._._--._.------_ ..------. ------. ------. -_. ------RIGHT: LING L I, from page 1 -JAPANESE ARTIFACTS, from page 1 ''It's an opportunity for us to learn United States," Shennan said. "I think '''The pledge by the Japanese gov The service is scheduled for 7:30 about both the Japanese and American it's very interesting to see how that ernment to build a museum building This Japanese arti p.m. at the same location. experience by comparing them to whole thing played out in a different to house this collection couldn't be fact is a paper cov In 2002 Li sent an email describ ered lantern shown each other," Glassman said. ''It's an culture." carried out because there were so ing her experiences here to another in the exhibit about opportunity to learn about the number ''It was interesting to see how many other crises going on at the student who had welcomed her to two economy in the world [Japan.] many things were in the collection, it same time," Glassman said the emergence of campus. , modem industrial Beyond that, for us cultural under was just put together by one person After leaving St Louis, the exhibit "I try to swim once or twice a society in Japan and standing is a very important thing and and then put away for some time," will travel to other places, but plans week, and try some other ways of our most important economic rela Gabriel Stevens, senior, fine arts, said had not been finalized as to where it the United States making myself relaxed a little. At tionship in the world today is with The Japanese National Institute of would go. '''There is a commitment to now displayed at the t--iL....,.J the same time, I often miss my fanl Japan_" Literature legally owns the items. exhibit it in Toronto in June 2005. A Mercantile Library. iJy in China due to my single life .)0. UM-St. Louis alumnus Britt Keizo Shibusawa started the collec group of us, including people from here far away from them," Li wrote . Sherman, graduate student, museum tion in 1937 with a promise from the other U.S. universities, are going to "Sometimes I think I should have studies, helped put the exhibit at the Japanese government to build a muse- get together to talk: about the future of already passed the stage in my life Mercantile Library together. ''I was um of Japanese business history_ this collection where it might be circle where I was homesick a lot, surprised to see how similar industrial Because of World War n. however, exhibiting beyond S1. Louis;' but, in reality, it turned out that I still civilization was in Jap!ll and the the promise could not be fu1filled. Glassman said Erica Burrusl Tbt CII1T'ml can't help missing them a lot ," ~ How are mv Siudeni AClivltv Fees allocaled to recogniled caDlPus student organizationsil Become a member of. the Student Activities Budget Committee. Applications are currently being accepted for committee members . . . ,'f How do Iget an applicationil Applications are available in th~ Office of Student Life ·Room 366 Millennium Student Center. Deadline for applications is: September 27, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. HITS THEATRES E VERYWHERE SEPT. 17 Page 4 '1k Current September a3, 2004 Freedom isn't free The Issue BY KATE DROLET less in serving this COlilI1try, and my The president and Editor-in-Chief pride is indescribable. His love for this country is evident in his work. I Sometimes I wish I could switch can hear patriotism in his voice, and I can see, a soldier in his eyes. Someone who caught a glimpse various other potit- of my patriotism would .hear tltis piece by an unknown author ueadat a basic training graduation ,ceremo ny: ical figures willibe [wa1ched theflag pass by one day [tfluttered in the breeze. A young Marine saluted it, and then he stood at ease. decided upon on [ looked at him in uniform, so young, so tal~ so prowl, with hair cut s-qUiJre and. eyes alert he'd stand. oulin anycifiwd. Nov. 2. People who al I dlOUght how 1IIimY men like him liaiffollal through the years.. unerring How ~ died onjoreign soil? Bush, Kerry do not register tude, How mmry mothers' tears? They would say thank you to \''01. diers in the airpOLt wearing desert ROw many pilnts' planes slw/ fatigues, because those soldiers dOWll? have left families to protect the free .. How many died at sea? or liver and cannot vote. dam of people they wiII never meet. How mmryfoiho!l!,y well! soldiers' Soldiers believe in a cause and are' graves? We suggest willing to sacrifice their lives to sup- No. freedom isn't free. port i see true bravery in the eyes onions? of Anierican solffiers, ecause they I heard the sound of taps e know where their job might lead nig/u, Voting i like ordering in a restau Voters and other non-partisan groups Everyone who is them, et they still answer the call to When evgr}'daing was still rant. If you cannot stand to read the offer voters' guides so you can make serve. I listened to the bug!l!r p ) menu and think about what you want com, Check out more than one news THey would also see the yellow Andfelt a sudden chilL to eat. you either get nothing or sourc., Check the foreign press (like ribbons all over Ft. Leonard Wood. omeone chooses for you. If you pick the BBC), as well as domestic press. Fami).ies are a huge part of the mili I wondered just how many times something on the menu at random, Look at mainstream press (like New eligible should reg- tary, and those that keep the home That taps hnd meant "Amen, " you might get something you hate. York Times) and both left fires burning make me feel patriotic When a flag had draped a coffin Regi tering to vote leaves your (IndyMedia) and right wing (Fox too. Of a brother or a friend.. option open. Voting is your right. News) press. You will get a much They would accept a cup of cof not something you are forced to do, better idea of the whole issue and fee and a bagel from a military vet I thought ofall the children, like in the old Soviet Union where make a decision that is in your own ister to vote. Not eran working at an airport U.S.O. Of the mothers and the wives, ci tizens were required to vote for the best interest. They would drive through a Offatlzers, SOIlS and husbands par1 y's candidate to retain an illu A surprising number of small town, eat homemade pie and With interrupted lives. sion of legitimacy, Here, you can use Americans under age 25 do not vote. listen to country music in a pickup your right to vote r not. except if Some feel that the issues discussed in truck. I thought about a graveyard you fai l to register to vote, Then you campaigns have nothing to do with registering closes The best picture of how my patri At the bottom of tlze sea are jU"1 out of luck. If yo u fail to reg their concems while others feel that otism feels is my dad dressed up in Of unmarked graves in Arlington. ister by Oct. 6. poJjticians wlll fail to the candidates do not represent their his Army BDU's. He has been self- No, freedom isn't free. acknowledge your needs. viewpoints. More people register and vote in Big issues are at stake for this the Miuwe t than el. ewhere in the election, and decisions made in the any chance to use country Yet, nl)' 69 rcent regi ter next administration may mean huge Diet fads unnecessary and 49 percent vote. So half the debts for you to repay. This election country decides for the other half. may mean profound changes in our Diets are rapidly becoming a pop cream. Working at a grocery store for Maybe you have registered to tax system and even for the founda ular part of our culture. Today they four years I know they do sell. vote. but are apprehensiv about your ti on of our system of government, the an influential are more of a fad than a way to lose People are willing to pay big bucks duLie o n~ e you enter the ooth. Thi Bill of Rights and the constitution. weight. v,,'by not give up ail the foods to pursue a diet. It seems to me that can be an issue for new oters in par If come Election Day, you still do that provide energy for my body to by eating a balanced diet, which ticular. not want to vote, then do not. But function? Basically, I think that sim includes fruits and vegetables Some people he itate to visit th e realize what you are skipping. Unlike ply working out and eating a "bal . instead of giving up your favorite Editorial polls because they know whom they giving that opinion to a pollster, gov voice, and nobody anced diet on a regular basis can foods, you can attain the same want to vote for president or senator, ernment has to be molded by your achieve the same results. Board but do not want to face the other vote in a democracy. result. Along with a bal issue on the ballot. Voting is not a A lot of things can happen Everywhere I go anced diet you should . KATE DROLET pop quiz. You can pick and choose between now and Election Day. You there are now low also exercise. It is · which issues or races you vote on. may wake up to a different world, should close that carb menus. important for every · B ECKY R OSNER Don't recognize any of those like we did after 9-11-01. You might Anything in wraps or one to participate in judges? Skip that part. Your ballot find that you want to express your salads are suddenly some fonn of physical MELISSA MCCRARY still coun t , Hate all the candidates? opinion after all, but if you are not better for you than a activity. I have ' to Write in someone. registered by Oct. 6, your opinion sandwich that comes admit that I am not the WILL M ELTON Many peopl e are repulsed by does.not matter. door completely. on bread. I have even model for that exam dAMES DAUGHERTY political ~amp ai g ns, and that is Think about the restaurant sce had friends and fami ple, but it really is the understandable. Rather than citing nario. Are you going to let someone ly ask for the low best way for someone ADENA dONES facts, candidates often air competing else, someone you do not know, So what do you think? carb menu when out to feel good about political ads that sling insults and make decisions about issues that will at a restaurant. To their self. After taking "Our opinion" reflects the make cheap hits. 'affect your life and your checkbook? Tell us what you think! Drop myself I am thinking, a run or riding a sta majority opinion of the Look at both party platforms, not While you are thinking about that, "Why?" I also do not tionary . bicycle I feel us a line at the office, 388 BECKY ROSNER Editorial Board. just one. At www.votesmart.org, you . register to vote, so if you do see understand how you very refreshed and can look up the voting record of can something on the menu, you can MSC, or online at our website can still eat a cheese Managing Editor ready to take on the ' didates. The League of Women order for yourself. www.thecurrentonlfne.com burger, but giving up world. the bread makes it Going ' on a diet T ERS healthy, does require dedication, I do give MAIL I have to admit that the low-carb people credit that are able to stick The Current craze does work for some peopJe. I with something for a long period of 388MSC have known a couple of people who time. However, after you lose ail of Natural Bridge Rd. have visibly shown weight loss from the weight, then what? Do you go · . St Louis, Mo 03121 the diet. Not eating carbohydrates in back to eating what you ate before? your diet does not appear healthy to If you did indeed go back to your FAX me,You are giving up foods that con original diet, you will probably gain 314-516·6811 tain the energy that you need to func all of the weight back, So, do you • The political menu tion on a daily basis. stick with a low-carb diet forever? . 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All rights reserved. • Page 6 'tire Current September 13, 2004 Newman Center has faith and fun The CNC offers a host of free activities for students of all faiths BY MELISSA MCCRARY Features Editor On Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2004 some UM- St Louis students gathered at the Catholic Newman Center (CNC) to enjoy a night of volleyball and ice cream. This was just one of the many free activities that the CNC offers to students. Bobby Wassel, CNC Campus Minister described what CNC is and who can participate in their activities. 'We are a Catholic organization, but we wel come all faiths," Wassel said. "We want to reach out to students, so all students can take place in any of our events." Not only does CNC provide students \vith litur gy, prayer, commtmity service events and social activities, they also are open to students loo.kjng for a place to get away from campus and relax. CNC is located across the street from the West Drive entrance to North Campus. For students looking for a place to do home work, they have computers and internet access. Lunches and refreshments are sometimes served to those who stop by. Wassel also said that CNC holds regular masses three times a week. Glenn Frei, senior, biology, scoops up ice cream at a volleyball and ice cream social held at the Catholic Newman Masses are held on Sundays at 8:30 p.m. at the Center across from campus on Thursday night. Bellerive Residence Hall Chapter, on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and on Fridays at 12:05 p.m. at CNC. and create activities for the children," Kuenzel said. Following the Friday masses, homemade soup Students can also tutor at St. Matthews ,. is served and provided by the St. Ann Parish Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays Conununity. from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. One community service activity that CNC takes Another event is the "Haunted Garage" on part in is working with Habitat for Humanity. the Halloween. Candy and treats are handed out to first Friday of every month. neighborhood children. Je ss Kuenzel, senior, biology, has participated in CNC also holds a Hunger Awareness week in numerous CNC events and encourages more stu November with hunger banquets. dents to get involved. 'The hunger banquets show people how there is "Anyone is welcomed to come to the Habitat for an unequal disuibution of wealth and resources. Humanity events," Kuenzel said. "Sometimes other This is a demonstration of how things like meals organizations like the sororities and fraternities really are tlu-oughout the world." Wassel said_ work hand-on-hand with us." Other activities include Christmas caroling, Kuenzel went on to say that Habitat for retreats throughout the year, the 1\vilight Retreat Hwnanity is good for anyone who needs to com that helps students relax before fmal exams and plete community service hours. stress relief massages duIing intensive study days. "It's great to see people moving into the houses The next upcoming events include "The Great that we helped to build," she said. Getaway" on Friday, Sept 17 until Saturday, Sept Students can also volunteer at the Child Center 18. Game night will be held on TIlUn;d.ay, Sept. 23. Mike Sherwin! CurTf!l1J of Our Lady. CNC works with children who have For more information about all upcoming Father Bill Kempf celebrates with other players at the end of a volleyball come from troubled childhoods at the Center, every events, calendar updates. or cornmwlity service match held at a volleyball and ice cream social at the Catholic Newman Tuesday from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. projects go to www.wnsl.edu/-newman, or call Center on Wednesday night. Kempf has been has been director of the "We give religion lessons, explain Bible stories (3 14) 385-3455. Newman Center since June of 2000. . '-. Keeping fit: A simple plan for students' busy lives I take the form of leisure activi~ BY KATE DROLET ties such as dancing, swimming, Editor-in-Chief ice-skating, golfing and even shopping. Busy schedules often Books beckon, class activities call demand quick meals. Fast food, , ITOR and relationships require attention. however, can negatively affect Health is often the last thing on stu health. Chips, candy and sodas dents' minds when they come to col MELISSA McCRARY 'Can serve as instant solutions to lege, whether they are starting their a grumbling stomach, but so can Features Editor first semester or finishing school. calTots, crackers and fruit. Much to students' dismay, the late Anticipate hunger pangs and nights and bad stress habits can lead to fight off the urge to munch on phone: 516-51 74 weight gain. sometimes referred to as foods loaded refined sugar. fax: 516-6811 the "freshman 15," and poor health, According to "Feed your both mentally and physically. Exercise head: craving quenchers," an and eating habits are three area of well ruticle by Jeanie Lerche Davis ness that students may struggle with. on www.webmd.com. snacks This is not an all-inclusive list, but here do have a place in a healthy diet. New diets: are a few simple adjustments that can Davis suggested choosing improve the effect of college on health. munchies such as air-popped A rigorous exercise schedule is not popcorn, fruit and fruit smooth which one is necessary to maintain wellness. ies, reduced fat cheese with Activities as simple as taking the stairs whole-grain crackers, yogurt and walking up escalators are effective and low-fat granola bars to sat- best for you? for improving well-being. Not only is isfy the munchies. . increasing activity beneficial to cardio- . A sudden craving may not be BY CARRIE LEWIS vascular health, it is also often quicker the result of an empty stomach. Staff Writer than waiting for the elevator. Illustration by Rudy Scroggins/ The Cui7'elll Nutritionists at Park at the far end of a lot or at the www.webmd.com recommend top of a garage and count it as exercise. Joining a recreational sports team to a healthy regimen. and he demands runs in the park. I According to drinking at least eight glasses of water Students who live on campus can walk or emolling in wellness classes can Carrie Bond, sophomore, elemen think that kind of motivation is a way wwwRowStuffWorks.com, "Dieting each day. to class on wann days and save gas. also improve health. Participating in tary education, has a partner that moti to stay in shape," she said. is one of those things that is complete Make an effort to do something activities with a partner or multiple vates her to exercise. For those who do not particularly ly integrated into American culture." remotely challenging each day. people can motivate students to stick "1 live at home and I have a dog, enjoy visiting the gym, exercise can see KEEPING FIT, page 7 With so many diets to choose from, it could be difficult for dieters to decide which one fits their lifestyle. Weight Watchers received a boost Experts caution against over-reliance 'on credit of attention several years ago and is still a popular diet today. The cards to purchase school materials, chases, including buying a new home about 8 years to payoff." offer credit cards. People also need to "Winning Points plan" is a system BY MELISSA MCCRARY pay for tuition, shop online or just to or financing a new car. Boyer went on to say that she rec be cautious that the online applica where every food is assigned a num Features Editor have for emergency uses. While some Stephanie Parmley, senior, com onunends people to charge only what tions rut: secW'e and that no other web ber of points based on its fat, fiber and believe that credit cards are more con munication, just paid off all of her they can afford each month. site can retrieve their personal infor calorie content. Each person is given a There has been an increasing nwn venient to carry rather than cash, there credit cru'ds but still believes that get When applying for a credit cru'd, . mation. daily points range designed to help ber of college students turning could be potential dangers if people ting out of credit card debt can be a some should watch out for interest The Visa and MasterCard compa him or her lose weight. On this pro towards plastic to make the most out consistently use them. difficult thing to do. rates and high fees. A card with an nies offer some cards to college and gram, dieters are able to eat what they of their purchases. Teenagers as young Aimee Beaudet, junior. art history, . "Some credit cards might be scams annual percentage rate of 22 percent high school students with fixed limits. want, as long as they stay within their as 16 are able to obtain a credit card, feels that credit cards could lead to with all the fees that add up. In order . APR could cause people to pay more By having a low fixed limit, students daily point range. sometimes without a cosigner or problems. to pay them off, you must pay more than what they really spend. The high are able to strut building up credit. Weight Watchers also provides parental consent Many people have "I think that if you don't have the than the minimum," Parmley said. er the percentage, the higher the Another idea for students, who are support groups, which can be helpful, debated whether this is giving teens money, you shouldn't buy things that Susan Boyer, St. Louis financial . monthly payments could be. just starting to use credit cards, is the especially considering this diet is not the act of financial stability or whether you can.'t pay for," Beaudet said. planner believes that people who use The Federal Trade Commission Visa Buxx or Visa Dollars card. These intended to be a quick fix but rather a it is allowing them to start getting into One major danger of having a cred credit cards frequently, with only pay (FTC) website at www.ftc.gov, gives a types of cards allow shoppers to make complete lifestyle change. debt at a young age. it card is the fear of getting into debt. ing the monthly minimum payment list of things that people should look purchases just like regular credit One of the most popular diet plans Over the last few years, the number If a person gets into debt, usually col are more likely to fall into financial for when choosing a credit card. cards, but people must put the amount is the Atkins diet. Many restaurants of retailers, restaurants, fast-food loca lectors will call and hassle them. problems later on in life. . People should be aware of annual per on the card up front including St. Louis Bread Company, tions, movie theaters, gas stations and Getting out of debt could be a hard "People need to be smrut while centage rates, grace periods, annual Here are some helpful tips when T.G.I.Friday's and Subway have post-offices that accept credit cards as and complicating process. Some using credit cards and managing their fees, transaction fees, hi.te fees and looking for a credit or charge card: introduced low carbohydrate options a form of payment has increased. might have to take out loans or work bills," Boyer said. ''Most credit card other charges. • Shop around for the best plan for followers of this program. Even stores such as Famous Barr, extra jobs just to meet their bills. Once companies usually have an adjusted Another danger with having a Information about the "Atkins • Read and understand all of the JC Penney, Dillard's, Sears, Lord and a person exceeds their limits or misses 'monthly balance rate at about 1.5 per credit card is identity theft. One way to terms and conditions of a card before Nutritional Approach" can be found at Taylor, Victoria's Secret, Express, a payment, other companies are able cent. If a person owes $1,000 and pays prevent identity theft from occurring applying www.Atkins.com. where the four Ame.tican Eagle, Gap and Limited to run background checks and obtain the monthly minimum payment of is by writing "See ill" or "Check ill" • Keep track of all purchases so that phases of the program are outlined. give customers instant credit credit information about that person. only $15 each month and is charged on the signature space on the back of the monthly bills are accurate approvals. A bad credit history could make it about 18 percent APR and finance the card. • Protect yoW' credit number from see NEW DIETS, page 13 College students might use credit hard for people making future pur- charges, it would probably take them There are millions of web sites that unauthorized users September 13, 2004 ctlze Current Page 7 --"~--~----:------!....:--:---.-:;;---;---=------__------:- --=--;----______~ _~ ...._ ____....l=:...._ Campus labs and tutors provide helpful resources BY ERICKA HARRIS offer color printing and flat-bed docu - Staff Writer - Lab listings . ment scanning. Armond Carpenter, senior, physical UM-St Louis offers a variety of '* Math Lab: 425 SSB * Open computer labs education, shared his experiences with campus resources that can be used by * Writing Lab: 409 SSB -227 SSB visiting the computer labs. students who need academic help; 1( Language Lab: 400 Clark -220 Fine Arts Building "Usually when I go into a lab on there is always a place to go and get -308 Honors CoUege campus there is a computer available. I help with course work. * Staffed Computer Labs: rarely ever have to wait to use one," One option is the Math Lab located -103 and 452 SSB * E. Desmond Lee Leamin'g , Carpenter said. in room 425 of the Social Science Staffed computer lab locations -232 Benton and Technology Center Building (SSB), which operates on a include SSB 103,452, the E. Des Lee -.3 16 TJ Library walk-in baSis, and offers free individ Technology and Learning Center in ual help to students enrolled in courses Benton Hall room 232 and the Thomas from basic math through calculus and reports and resumes. The lab also helps pus. Jefferson Library room 316. other advanced math courses. with organization, sentence clarity, UM-St. Louis has seven open com Open computer labs include SSB Current and prospective students development, granunar and usage. puter labs on campus which are avail 227, Fine Arts Building room 220 and planning to take the Math Placement David Linzee, supervisor of the able to students, faculty and staff. the Honors College room 308. Test or C-Base Exam can go to the lab Writing Lab described how they can Many of the labs are supervised by a Whether a student must complete a for help. Review materials can be assist students. student consultant who · can answer term paper, a tough math assignment or reserved at the Thomas Jefferson "We can help students with format, questions about hardware or software use the internet as a class resource, Library. we can help them start a paper, or if a in the lab. there are many campus tutors and Although the Math Lab does not student is in the middle of a paper we Printing is free and some of the labs study labs available. offer one-an-one tUtoring, it is a good can help them finish it," Linzee said. place to do homework; tutors are avail The Writing Lab also operates on a able on a regular basis. walk-in basis and provides one-on-one Andrew Cagle, junior, education tutoring to help students improve their major has gone to the math lab for help writing. with difficult homework assignments. "Even those students who think . "I've gone to the math lab a couple they are good writers are encouraged to of times and I found it to be pretty help come into the Writing Lab; there is ful," Cagle said. always room for improvement," said The tutors in the Math Lab are grad Linzee. uate and undergraduate UM-St Louis If a student needs a question students majoring in math, education, answered but does not have time to business, computer science, physics, actually go to the lab, the Writing Lab etc. The lab is supervised by a full-time website has links on how to \vrite a the Erica Burrisl Tbe Current faGulty member. sis, how to outline, how to paraphrase, Students needing help with writing when to use commas and other helpful Economics graduate students Michael Thomas (sitting) and Eric can find help in the Writing Lab, locat links for last minute help. Schirmer work together in the Computer Lab. The fourth floor of ed in SSB 409. For students needing to type papers, offers a variety of Study Labs for students who want assis ssa Tutors in the writing lab can assist check email or just sUlf the net there are tance outside of class. students with term papers, essays, many different computer labs on cam- KEEPING FIT, from page 6 College students who often get light snack, sunflower seeds are avail cuts and Panini-sty Ie sandwiches that research has shown that people who through early mornings with the help able (two packages for $1), and baked cost between $2.99 and $4.25. Three do not practice self-care at a young of caffeine may need to drink more to chips, the healthier alternative to the different types of soup are offered age have a much harder time main stay hydrated. fried variety, cost $0.99 per bag. daily by the salad bar, and a hungry taining good health when they grow So what can a hungry student OIl Healthy meal options include student can grab a bowl for $1.75, or a older. the go pick up from on-campus ven selections from the Market Carvery, salad for $0.30 per ounce. "If you develop habits young, dors? Both the Nosh and the C-Store where students can pick up baked fish, Breakfast selections include cereal, you'll continue using them for the rest usually offer a selection of fruit, pasta dishes and other entree items, as eggs from the grill and wraps. of your life," she said. including apples, oranges, bananas well as side dishes, often including Why is self-care so important to Health Services offers a variety of and grapefruits. Fruit costs $0.69, vegetables and rice. Sides cost $0.80 college students? Because, according health screenings at a reduced price except for the grapefruit, which cost each, while entrees, which include one to Kathy Castulik, health educator for for students, faculty and staff. For $0.99. Pre-packaged vegetables with or two sides, cost between $4.99 and the University Health Services, "it more information, call 516-5671, visit dip are available in the C-Store for $6.99. teaches behavior mcxlification when the office at 131 MSC or go to $1.50. For those who are hungry for a The sanpwich station offers cold you're young." Castulik said that www.umsl.edu/serviccs!health. TODAY, All STOR 5 OPEN 10 30 - ESTEE LJXUDEf.l FREE 7-PC. GIFT YOURS WITH ANY 23.50 ESTEE LAU DER RURC·HASE YOUR FREE GIFT INCLUDES: A CHOICE OF SHADES: ·NEW! 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Grand Valley State had luck on The fIrst game of the season their side late in the 35th minute of matched the Riverwomen against the the fillt half, getting a goal from Miners of UM-Rolla. Last season the player Mirela Tutundzic who inter Riverwomen dominated the Miners, cepted a pass and found the net for a winning easily by a margin of three 1-0 lead. The Riverwomen ended tihe goals. This year was much of the half down by a goal, but managed to same as the Riverwomen controlled get five shots, equaling Grand Valley play for the entire match. States' total for the half. The fIrst half began on a positive The second half was an intense note when in the 12th minute of the turnaround from the Riverwomen as game senior Sonya Hauan received a they came out firing shots early. pass that led to her fillt goal of the Eventually their hard work paid off season and 'gave the team a one-goal as they broke through on the score lead. Though the Riverwomen board in the 62nd minute as Hl!llan would not find the back of the net for scored her third goal of the season the remainder of the half, they would from 15 yards out on the assist from dominate play and outshoot the Blair Schuppan to tie the game at I Miners 9-4. I. It was only 11 minutes into the The Riverwomen rode . the second half when the Riverwomen momentum and took the lead less scored again as Hauan added her sec than four minutes later as Hanan ond goal of the game, moving her crossed the ball and found teammate into the top ten for career goals in Arnie Jones who scored easily for a UM-St. Louis history. The 2-1 lead. The score remained 2-1 Ihe Riverwomen dominated UM-Rolla rest of the game and the Riverwomen the rest of the game with high pres won the well-played game. sure and stunning defense. They After a great win, the team trav added yet another as junior Mandy eled to Indianapolis two days later ~o Meendering scored in the 70th face West Virginia Wesleyan in a minute of the game to give the team a non-conference match. 3-0 win. The Riverwomen out shot The fillt half of the match proved the Miners 13-0 in the second half to be a battle and despite outshooting and 22-4 for the game, and showed West Virginia 6-2, the Riverwomen complete dominance throughout the could not find the back of the net and match. ended the half tied. In the second half Sophomore Molly Buyat was of the game the Riverwomen came excited about the Riverwomen's out determined and blew past the future. competition, scoring two goals and "We had a lot of things to work recording 13 shots. out going into the first few games of Riverwoman forward Mary Kate the season. The team played very McDermott opened up the scoring i:tl. well and it gave us a good chance to the 78th minute, rebounding a shot see what we are capable of for this past the keeper for the 1-0 lead. A few year. This season should go well for Erica Burrus! The Currm/ minutes later, freshman Schuppan us," Buyat said. Riverwoman Sierra Ems dives for the ball during the Sept. 3 game against Grand Valley State scored on a free kick to give UM-St. ,JAMES DAUGHERTY The second game of the season Lakers. The Riverwomen have since piayed two away games and are currently 3-2-0. Louis all the insurance they needed Sport Editor brought the nationaJJy ranked num as they would go on to win 2-0. UM ber 11 Minnesota State- Mankato St. Louis Goalie Danielle Troha score during the second half. The Mavericks into town. With nothing to their one and only legitimate scoring the locker room down by one. recorded her second shutout of the phone: 516-5174 chance of the game and they capital In the second half, the game ended in a 1-0 loss for the lose, the Riverwomen outplayed the season after making 3 saves for the Rivelwomeo came out strong, Riverwomen despite outplaying and fax: 516-6811 talented Mavericks and fought to the ized as Kathleen Murphy found the apply game. back of the net to give the visitors a ing hea y pressure to the Minnesota outshooting the competition. last minute of th.e game. The Riverwomen are 3-1 on the one-goal lead. The Riverwomen State-Mankato d fense which creat Buyat thought they could have Questions The fillt half started on a sour season and their next match will put note as the Mavericks caught an early stepped up the defense, allowing only ed multipl coring opportunities. played better. them up against Ashland University, or break on a deflection which led to two more shots dmiog the remaining The Rjverw men outshot the "The second bali we really got who i.s ,.eurrently ranked ~~'renth ,in Comments? 30 minutes of the half and went into Mavericks 8-3. but were not able to things rolling and dominated. We just the nation. I Send me an e-mail [email protected] Riverwomen tennis suffers tough losses UPCOMING Team now 1·5 for the season in the GLVC BY JAMES DAUGHERTY. the key match would be Christy Bronson's," Hanes said. Women's Sports Editor The Riverwomen did take all of the singles except for Bronson's at the The UM-St Louis women's tennis fifth spot. After losing the first set and Soccer team has lost some tough matches. winning the second set, Bronson sent The team started competition this sea the third set into a tie-breaker at 6-6. Sept. 14 son at Indianapolis University on Bronson played hard but eventually Sept. 3 with a 9-0 loss. The team then Missouri lost the tie-breaker 7-4. • vs. Baptist traveled to Northern Kentucky 7 p.m. The Riverwomen continued their University the following day to play difficult season on Sept 7 against back to back matches. The Quincy University. The team was Riverwomen lost both · matches; Sept. 17 looking forward to the match, as they Northern Kentucky University defeat beat the Hawks last year. • vs. Upper Iowa ed the Riverwomen 9-0 in the morn Unfortunately for the Riverwomen, 5 p.rn. ing, and later that day Bellarrnine one of the players had to default due University defeated the Riverwomen to ineligibility because of a paperwork 5-4. The match with Bellarrnine came problem and the team had to give up right down to the very end. Men's the third doubles position and sixth Bellarrnine University jumped out to singles position and started down 2-0:' an early 3-0 lead after sweeping the The situation worsened when the Soccer doubles, and then took a 4-0 lead after Hawks won both one and two doubles winning one of the singles matches. matches to go up 4-0. The Being down 4-0 is a difficult situation, Riverwomen battled back in the face Sept. 14 but Coach Jason Hanes still saw hope. Jesse Gaterl The Oment of alniost insurmountable odds and "I saw that Lauren [Daugherty] ", got wins from Howard at one singleS, • at Hannibal-laGrange Neringa Bandzeviciute, junior with the Riverwomen tennis team, takes a swing during a practice and Julie [Williams] were winning, so Foy at three singles, and Bronson at 4p.rn. on Aug. 26 at the tennis courts near the Mark lWain Building. UM-St. Louis is now 1-5 on the sea I thought we might still have a chance. three singles. son and 1-5 in the GLVC. The Riverwomen will be at home this weekend to host Kentucky De'{in [Foy] and Krissy [Howard] Wesleyan on Friday and Southern Indiana on Saturday. were still playing tough matches, so Sept, 17 see TENNIS, page 12 • vs. Upper Iowa 7 p.m. Volleyball University and student body don't support UMSL athletics Today athletics can be found on attendance record. out. win for the fans. Is it a surprise to Sep. 17 every big campus. To big campuses, It is sad to be part of an institution All of the teams here have gotten anyone that universities that have athletics is another way of life for the and a student-body that is so unsup so used to seeing empty stands. good fan support often have so~e of at St. Joseph's students and their professors. For stu portive of its own athletic program. Besides a few students who already the best athletic programs and the 7 p.m. dents, athletics is a chance to go out, Don't you have any pride in our live on campus, the fraternities, the best student bodies? Fans are the key let loose and have pride in their insti school? You can go to almost any sororities and other student-athletes, to everything, but we cannot even get tution. It gives people a chance to academic institution outside of UM you will fmd no new faces or stu 200 students into the stands from a take their mind off the day, watch the St. Louis and find better support for dents that come out to support our school that has almost 20,000. It is Women 's sports that they love and to heckle the aJJ athletic teams and their players. teams. sad when you think about it. opposition. Why is it that on our Even UM-Rolla, a university that is You should ask the athletes if These are our teams, the athletic Tennis campus we are not even close to hav not even half our size and that is they would like to see you there. teams of our university. Can we, as ing this type of pride and attitude? filled with a bunch of engineers who They would say yes, guaranteed. students and faculty, seriously not The support for athletic programs might not know anything about Students make the best fans. Just the have enough time to break the daily Sept. 14 at other universities is overwhelm sports, has better attendance rates at other night the men's soccer. team routine to go and have fun? Isn't fun ing. You might be thinking that we their athletic events. Does our stu BY DAVE SECKMAN had a game and for the first time in the main point of going to college at. stU-Edwardsville are not a big university and we do not dent-body even know we have an Staff Writer four years, we had a good turnout. aside from books and teaching? You 3 p.m. compete at a high level. Think again. athletic facility here on campus? This time our fans were yelling and might think this sounds crazy, but it UM-St. Louis has close to 20,000 . Some people who go to school athletics. Everyone is so used to com heckling the other team. The fans is not normal for a university to act * Admission to all games students and we are the third largest here do not even know we have soc ing and going that they do not even energized the team, and it was great. like this. Students and teachers at any held at UM-St. Louis is free school in the state, but out of all of cer, basketball or volleyball teams have a clue that this university could . As an athlete, you love to have other university love to' go out to for all students with their the schools in the University of that compete in one of the toughest actually be a great one if they would these types of fans. It makes the games. When will we start acting school 10. Missouri system, we have the worst conferences in NCAA Division II stick around for a minute to check it game better; it makes you want to normal around here? September 13,2004 BY DAVE SECKMAN Ravens with tough defense to get the seal the 3-1 victory for the Rivermen. strong Staff Writer shut out. The shutout marks the first Jason Barclay, defender for the for Rivelmen Goalie Zach Hoette. Rivermen, felt the game would be The UM-St. Louis men's soccer The Riverrnen continued to roll won fIOm the beginrung. team has been on a mil lately. On over competition on Sept 8 against "Rolla is always a good team and start Sept. 4 the Riverrnen twned around a UM-Rolla, berore an unusually large this game was important because string of defeats to shut out crowd. The majority of the universi they are part of our region. It was Benedictine College 2-0. The ty athletes combined with Sig Tau to just one of those games that we knew lauren Glenn shines Rivermen came out playing hard support the team. The Miners got on we were going to win from the early 00. At the 14:08 mark, David the board early in the game on a beginning, even when we were down with first place finish Walters crossed the ball to Alan Jujic tumover in the Ri vemlen back field the first half," Barclay said. on the kft side of the field. Jujic then at the 6:48 mark. The Rivermen had Menke attributed the win to the three shots on goal to try to tie it in fans. BY .JAMES DAUGHERTY dribbled to the middle of the box and scored from lO-yards out. Despite the first half, but the Miners goalie "The fan support at the game was sports Edito-:;' --- the lead the Rivermen did not let up saved all three. Coming out in the awesome. All of the guys would like on Benedictine. At the 28:19 mark second half was a completely differ to thank the fans for coming out to . The UM-St. Louis women's golf Jonathon Market took a shot on goal ent story. SUPPOlt us . It was great to fmally team has started the fall season with a bicycle kick, but the Jeff Facchin got the ball at the top have a home field advantage because strong. In the first meet of the year Benedictine College goalie deflected right of the goal and scored to tie the of the fans. If we can keep playing the team toOk third place at the it. Rivermen Adam Bimslager was game. Then at the 69:56 mark, like we are and the fans can keep illinois College Invitational, which there to catch the rebound and scored Bimslager received a cross from coming I think we are going to do was held at The Links Golf Club. to put UM-St. Louis up 2-0. The Mark Meyer 25 yards out. B imslager very well," Menke said. UM-St. Louis shot a combined total Riveffilen went on to keep the lead took an incredible shot and chipped The Rivermen will be in action of 359, only three strokes out of third throughout the game and stifled the the ball over an outstretched goalie again Sept. 14 at Hannibal-LaGral)ge place and nine strokes ahead of fifth . . and into the net to put the Rivermen University and then Sept. 17 here at The team was lead by Lauren Glenn, LEFT: up by one. The Rivermen finally put home against Upper Iowa who shot a total of 85 and tied for Racing against time, Riverman the Miners away at the 85:39 mark. University. third place. Ashley Vincent tied for Jason Barclay rushes down Jeff Menke received a through pass eighth with an 89, and Nichole Voss the field with determination from Facchin and beat a defender on shot a 91 to tie for eleventh place. on Wednesday night's game the right side of the goal to score and In the second tournament of the against UM-Rolla. Erica Burrusl The Current year the women's golf team got fourth place, but Glenn was huge in a first place finish. The team shot a combined score of 362, while Glenn . Three big wins for R-women in one week helped out with. an 80. Glenn actual ly bad an opportunity to shoot a 79 BY DAVE SECKMAN tational came in the final match but came up on the short end losing and claim first place as her own, but . ·--Staff'!'ritm-- against Anustrong Atlantic State. The 30-27. The Riverwomen tallied 15 she called a foul on herself and lost a Riverwomen lost three strait games kills in the first game while Drury 30-19, 30-20 and 30-14. Richmond recorded 19. stroke. The Rivelwornen volleyball team "I was standing over the ball to had 31 assists in the losing effort along The second game of the match started off the season with strong play with 9 kills from Nichols and 8 kills proved to be more difficult as Drury tap in a six inch putt when one of the as they sent 3 teams home with a loss from fellow freshman Claudia picked up the intensity. The girls said something. It made me over the past week. The season opened jump, and when I moved back into Medina Riverwomen again hung in the match up at the annual Quincy-McDonald's After a very impressive weekend, until the last few points as Drury position 1 noticed I had barely invitational with three matches over Nichols was named to the All scored 5 strait points to end the game touched the ball It could not have three days. Tournament team for her efforts. She 30-21. The story remained the same in moved more than a fraction of an The opening match faced the had a total of34 kills and 32 digs in the the third game as the Riverwomen inch, but I did think that it moved so Riverwomen up against Arkansas I called the foul on myself and gave three matches that were played. only had a .069 hitting percentage and Tech, a team that had previously beat Nichols commented 00 the tourna eventually fell 30-19. Pagels led UM up a stroke," Glenn said. en the Riverwomen in the past two ment St. Louis with 11 kills on the night The success of the girls golf team seasons. It did not prove to be much of is attributed to their talent as much as "The team is really starting to come Medina added nine kills of her own a contest for the Rivelwomen as they together. It is not very ofte.n you find and Nichols had eight kills. their coach James EarL Glenn ha~ dominated the entire match from start been the team leader for the last two this kind of chemistry with seven new Sak had a match high 27 digs and to finish. They defeated Arkansas Tech players on a team, and we have had Richmond had 29 a sists for the seasons and her scores are still drop in three strait games 30-16, 30-26 and good senior leadership to lead us Riverwomen. ping. Also returning from last year 30-26 to close out the match with ease. through each game. We hope to con The Rivelwomen are now 3-2 on are senior Vmcent, and sophomores Nikki Pagels led the Riverwomen with Voss and Whitney Novak. The new tinue to play well throughout the rest the season and will be in action com l2 kills and fOll( blocks in the match of this seasoo," Nichols said. ing up When they y four match ill: , freshman this year is Shannoo and was followed by freshman Outsic;W ll i ~~{ ~r .l\Iig,ols (left) and middle hitter Mandl The tearn continued with their win the Sl Xavier Townametlt ih Chkago. Vallowe. ' Heather Nichols who had 11 kins and Fenner get set to play against Harris-Stowe Sept. 1. Nichols was ; ning ways and canle out strong once a strong force in the Riverwomen's 3-0 victory that night, with A transfer student last year from nine digs to add to it. Ashley again in the fourth match of the season eight kills and six digs. John A Logan Junior College, Glenn Richmond added 31 assists and nine versus Harris Stowe College. From the says that the though the team is very digs in the winning effort This was first game the Riverwomen made it talented and couJ!d do well this year, also first year head coach Josh Lauer's evident they were on a mission as they Earl has played a big partin their suc first win here at UM-St. Louis. dominated play winning easiJy 30-15. cess. The second match opened against The next two games went just as "Since coming to UM-St Louis Sa.,oinaw Valley State. The match quickly as the Riverwomen beat my scores have been dropping rapid began with a bang as the Riverwomen Harris Stowe 30-26 in the second and ly. Before UM-St Louis I never real battled out a 30-25 win in the first crushed them 30-12 to close out the ly had anyone teach me correct game of the match. The Rivenvomen match in their season home opener. strokes. Coach Earl has made a few won the second game as well, pulling Medina led the way with nine kills, six tweaks here and there, and the out a close 30-27 win. The third game digs and added four services aces in change in my scores is dramatic. I of the match proved to be the last as the match. Nichols added eight kills would even say that playing here for the. Riverwomen handed Saginaw and six digs, along with Daria Sak coach Earl bas been the best two Valley State the dagger with an who had 11 digs and Richmond who years of my life," Glenn said. impressive 30-19 victory. The led the team with 31 assists. The The Riverwomen golf team will Riverwomen had seven hitting errors Riverwomen tallied a total of 13 ser be in action agaiH Sept. 16 at the St. in the first game, five in the second vices aces for the match completing Francis Tournament in Chicago. and only four in the third game. This the team effort Last year the team missed first place gave the Riverwomen another match The flfth match of the season by a few strokes and Glenn tied for in the books to go to 2-0 on the season. proved to be a tough on for the first place individually. Second place Richmood had an amazing 43 assists Riverwomen as they came up against is not good enough for this golf team to lead the way, and Nichols added 14 . a strong squad from Drury University. however, and the girls are looking to kills to help the team to the easy ""'in. win the tournament this year. The Riverwomen came out playing The only loss of the weeke·nd invi- well in the first game keeping it close, WE1VE BOTH GOT CLASSI U'MSL & Courtyard Garden Apartmentsl Looking for a great place to call home? Live the carefree lifestyle you deserve at Courtyard Garden Apartments. - Close to Campus -- Reasonable Rates - - Washer/Dryer Connections - - Newly-renovated Apartments - - Sparkling Pool - - Pet-friendly Community - UMSL STUDENTS AND FACULTY ENJOY PREFERRED STATUS REDUCED DEPOSITS AND APPLICA nON FEES CURRENT SPECIAL-TWO BEDROOM GARDEN APARTMENTS $499.00 CALL TODAY FOR MORE 9316 Koenig Circle INFORMA TION ~ St. Loui·s MO 63134 314-426-5782 .~ c..~ I . ~... Page 10 'Three Mo' enors' kick off , , the season at Touhill BY M ELIQUEICA MEADOWS tion of slavery. Aspects of African staff writer music continue to permeate popular American and African-American musical forms today. This number received the loudest applause of the evening and brought the fIrst act to an Nearly an hour before the show, the exciting close. impressive corridors of the Blanche M. After a brief intermission, the trio Touhill Performing Arts Center buzzed took the stage once more, wowing with eager conceJt-goers. The crowd the audience with their vocal was mixed with young and old alike, all acrobatics and smooth dance elegantly dressed and anticipating an steps. enjoyable evening of music and culture. Their vocal improvi The "Three Mo' Tenors" certainly did sation, another aspect not disappoint. of African music The trio, which was conceived by which has found its Marion J. Caffey, wowed the audience way into popular with their vocal acrobatics. From jazz, American musical to blues, and to gospel, there was noth forms, helped to con ing these tenors could not grasp. vey the groans, moans The 2004-2005 season at the PAC and pains of the blues EDITOR opened with a bang. as they donned sun Friday night's "Three Mo' Tenors" glasses and sang CATHERINE concert started the season with grace and Curtis Lewis's "Today MARQUIs-HOMEYER style. I Sing the Blues." Inten'rn A&E Editor The lights in the Anheuser Busch Each tenor then took phone: 516':5174 Theater dimmed as Tom Sudholt, host of the stage to showcase "Saturday Afternoon at the Opera" on his unique talents . in a fax: 516-6811 KFUO Classic 99, took the stage to wel solo. come the crowd and announce the Ramone Diggs world-renowned tJ.io. sang "I Believe in You The three tenors, Ramone Diggs, and Me," which Kenneth Gayle and Marvin Scott, were became popular after handsomely dressed as they took the singer Whitney LL Cool} stage and launched into the frrst act of Houston performed it their performance, which included clas in the movie "The sic ruias such as "La Donna E Mibile" Preacher's Wife" and returns from Gusiseppe Verdi's Rigoletto and on the soundtrack of "Le Reve" from Massenet's Manon. the same nrune. Diggs The theme of the evening was set was a crowd favorite. with 'The with the perfonnance of "Make Them The audience cheered Hear You," by L. Ahrens and S. and clapped throughout Flaherty's Ragtime. With the profound his heartfelt perfor lyrics, "Go out and tell our story. Let it mance in which he 1 DEFinition' echo far and wide," the tenors had the demonstrated amazing audience in their grasp. control over his wide BY TAN A ROGER S The crowd visibly enjoyed the trio 's and impressive vocal Staff Writer rendition of "Let the Good Times RolL" range. The tenors interacted well on stage with The atmosphere. then took One another and with the audience as on the appearance of an old James Todd Smith is back well. Their dynamic chemistry was evi Motown review concert when again. Better known as LL Cool dent as audience members bobbed their the large curtain in the back J, this superstar bas released his heads, clapped and even sang along with drop was lifted to reveal the eleventh album, The the S. Thread and F. Moore tune from "Three Mo' Tenors" Orchestra DEfinition. Five Guys Named Moe. and the trio returned to the LL Cool J entered the rap The crowed cheered enthusiastically stage in attire and with dance game when most college stu when Marvin Scott took the stage in a steps that would rival The dents were still in diapers and hat, walking stick and coat with tails to Temptations. The. crowd sang his early CD's, such as "Mama sing Cab Calloway's most fanl0us song, along loudly as the tenors paid Said Knock You Out," are old "Minnie the Moocher." tribute to the Motown group school rap classics. After so "Hid-e Hid-e Hid-e Ho," the crowd with their own rendition of many years and so many sang in response to Scott's musical call. their classic hit "My Girl." albums, LL surprisingly man Call and response is a key element in ages to show a new side of his African music, which was transported music with DEFinition. This from Africa to America with the institu- see TENORS, page 11 CD could also be called "Reinvention." Producer Tim "Timbaland" . . - Mosley helps LL Cool J to rein MOVIE REVIEW ' vent himself with his distinctly - - - .- creative beats. Timbaland's beats are recognizable on six of the eleven songs and he helps LL invent a party sound that he Documentary peeks behind curtain .of war in Iraq never before reached over the years. So, the disc definitely includes some hits. However, 'Uncovered' is the newest film by Robert there are a few misses as well. The first single from the Greenwalt, the writer and director of 'Outfoxed,' album, "Headsprung," gives lis teners a preview of LL's newer, which looked at the Fox News Network · hipper sound. The song harness es the Miami club atmosphere and shows that the rapper with BY CATHERINE MARQUIS them in danger. more than 20 years of experi HOMEYER This latest doc, "Uncovered," ence can still stlike a chord with Film Critic takes the position that the press may the younger dance scene. not have given us all the information With "Every Sip," LL Cool J we needed to decide whether invad and Timbaland produce another ing Iraq was the light thing to do. party song. At the start, they Think you know why we went to Now, if you are convinced it was the almost try too hard to generate war against Iraq? Was it weapons of right step, you probably have steam the image by inserting audio of mass destruction? corning out of your ears right now, a bottle opening and liquid Whether you supported or but read on. pouring. In spite of the begin opposed the war in Iraq, any reason Director Robert Greenwald lays ning of the song, it is undeni able person recognizes that war is out the information that was at the ably one of the hits. LL delivers serious business and should not to be forefront of the drive to war and also with . clever lyrics, such as, rushed into lightly. Sometimes you offers the information that was left "Dancin' in ya seat and singing have to go to war; sometimes it is a out. The filmmakers do not argue in along and every sip makes you matter of choice. In a free society, the support of Iraq's dictator; they feel like you need to perform." people have the right to know the acknowledge that he committed Many people who hear "Every reasons for war and the press has an numerous crimes. They only point . Sip" will recognize the scenario obligation to keep them infonned. out that Saddarn's criminal activity is he describes. "Uncovered" is another documen not the reason our government pre LL Cool J would not be tary in a series of good, politically sented for· the war. The premise of whe're he is today without his themed documentaries that we have this film is that any reasonable per female fans. So, he incorporates seen this year, beginning with "Fog son who believes in a free country a few love songs, of course. of War," director Errol Morris' piece should recognize that the public Those who buy DEFinition on former secretary of defense should have some input in decision because they love LL's signa RobeJt McNamara and including making and has the right to all of the ture licking of his lips should Michael Moore's satirical piece facts. turn right to "Can't Explain It," "Fahrenheit 9-11." Love them or hate Using defense department and with pretty vocals on the chorus them, these docs have made the usu intelligence professionals as experts, and "Hush," which features ally mousy documentary into hot along with footage and official docu Seven Aurelius who co-pro stuff. ments, the filmmakers make a strong duced Ashanti's "Always On AJthough there ru'e people who do case that the press omitted a lot of not want their assumptions chal Time." facts about Iraq before the war start destruction?" The State and Defense tradict itself without pointing that out Rupert Murdoch's Fox News lenged, most people are willing to At the end of his video for ed. In addition, the filmmakers reveal Departments also dismissed those to the public, facts can be misrepre Network and their policies and tech look at all sides of a topic. This is the single "Headsprung," LL Cool J that the press allowed a lot of infor ideas before the push for war. sented by the government. If the niques. That is also a $trong and best approach in public policy issues. gives a sample of the song, mation they knew was false to pass . The filmmakers are not talking press does not remind us that the sometimes frightening film. If you do not participate in the deci "Feel the Beat," which is anoth as fact. For example, do you believe about secret information, but rather same government made an opposite However, the case in "Uncovered" is sion, someone may decide. for you; in er of The DEFinition's best Saddam Hussein had a role in the pubUc statements that have been assertion only a few' months 'earlier, more even-handed and carefully songs. this case, the consequences of going attack on Sept. 11? The Department made by our government. The fIlm then the press is failing to do its duty. built. to war are so great that we have an of Defense said no in October 2002. makers are asking, "Why did the This film is from the same writer obligation to our troops to have How about links to AI-Qaeda or the press not report on this?" When the director who did "Outfoxed", the looked at all the facts before we put see LL COOL oJ, page 12 defInite proof of "weapons of mass press allows the government to con- documentary film that exposed see UNCOVERED, page 12 -2eptember 13, 2004 ~Ire Current Page 11 Riddles serves homegrown grub BY MONICA MARTIN StajJWriter Shopping at The Loop and crav ing something new and different? Visit Riddles Penultimate Cafe and Wme Bar for homegrown and home made food. Riddles Penultimate Cafe and Wine Bar is a casual restaurant a few Photo courtesy rottentomato8s.com doors down from Brandt's Market John C. Reilly stars in the new film, 'Criminal.' and Cafe. The wait staff wears com fortable clothing. If you choose to sit outside, just grab any table. The staff tends to congregate outside, so they 'Criminal' is the caper will spot you. . At 6 p.m. on Sunday, we sat down a few feet away from the door, and film of the season were waited on right away. Menu items include salads, entrees, BY CATHERINE MARQUIS hence the title "Nine Queens." Apart seafood, vegetables and pasta. Jesse Gater! Tbe Cummt HOMEYER from that change and few other shifts Appetizers include salads, starters made to accommodate the change and small portions. Drinks include Riddles Penultimate, located on Delmar in the heart of The University City Loop, serves great food A&EEditm' from Argentina to Los Angeles and the sodas, .and over 200 types of wine with the option of dining inside or outside. . change of cast, the story if fairly true and beer. Main entrees include chick If you like the kind of thrillers to the original. The focus remains on en and pork, and come with either wine and soy sauce, sauteed with fIc while trying to make yourself considering there were more patrons called "caper films," then "Criminal" character and plot. soup or salad, and a vegetable. onion and bell peppers. Dessert was heard. then employees. The prices are a lit is the film you have been waiting for Conman Richard Gaddis (John C. Seasonally, all items are homegrown bot fudge sundaes with homemade Riddles opened in 1985, and it is tle higher than othet' eateries in the this season. After suings of transparent Reilly) picks up shortchange artist in Missouri, at local small organic ice cream. owned by Andy and Paula Ayers. area, but the food is wOlth it. Dress is or uninspired thrillers, "Criminal" Rodrigo (Diego Luna) as a fill-in part farms. The salads came first. They Riddles, although not inexpen Andy Ayers also doubles as a chef, casual, so come in whatever makes offers a better grade of script and bet ner for his usual co-criminal, who is consisted of soft, brown-looking field sive, is a casual and relaxing restau with Paula and daughter Kate also in you feel comfortable. ter acting to boot. mysteriously missing. Polished, dap greens, carrots, two tomatoes and rant. It is located in the heart of the kitchen. Riddles supports local The overall experience was a John C, Reilly and Diego Luna star per conman Gaddis rescues the young dressing. The entrees came fifteen University City on Delmar, just min growers and believes in using the good one. The entrees and dessert as a pair of conmen in this excellent Mexican beginner from casino securi minutes after placing the orders. One utes away from downtown Clayton. best and freshest ingredients. Live were delicious, but the dinner salads American remake of the Argentine hit ty after a waitress gets wise to his item ordered was the Chicken Major Other shops and diners are less than entertainment is offered six nights a were weak, and small. Riddles is a thriller ''Nine Queens," Unlike the sbortchange scam. The kinds of con Grey. It was a juicy chicken breast minutes away. Riddles serves an week. Customers can call ahead and great place to try if you are in the typical American remake, this one jobs Gaddis specializes in requires a covered in a sauce of sour cream and eclectic mix of patrons of all races reserve a table, or just head right mood for a hearty meal. They are retains the energy and high quality of partner and so be cajoles the initially mango chutney. It was sauteed with and ages, althougb their food is not down. Service is gt'eat. The waiters located at 6307 Delmar. You can the original. It is also a great chance to suspicious and uncooperative young green onion and poached in brandy. meant for children- there is no kids' and bussers are friendly. The waitress even preview their menu, and the see actor John C. Reilly shine in a Mexican into fonning a mutually ben ($17.50). Also ordered was the menu. If you choose to eat outside, did slow down towards 7 pm, when restaurant as a whole at leading role, after his fine work in eficial alliance. Gaddis offers him the Chicken Rose' ($17.50). The dish you will have to compete not only they became busier. Both waiu'esses www.RiddlesCafe.com. The experi many supporting parts, including roles chance to learn the trade and make consisted of chicken served in rose with other patrons but also with traf- and bussers checked on us frcquently, ence is worth it. in "Gangs of New York" and more money than he can with shOlt "Chicago." It is likewise a nice star change techniques but Gaddis makes TENORS, from page 10 ring vehicle for Mexican actor Diego it clear this is a short term business Luna, who co-starred with Gael arrangement, not friendship. Re-nam Garcia Bernal in the Mexican hit "Y ing his new Mexican partner "Brian" The evening showcased the best cated it to "all the soldiers who have ovation. commanding pelfonnance and we Tu Mama Tambien." . to "Anglo him up," the pair launch of American, European and African kept and continue to keep our coun The lively and energetic show certainl y heard them. Every caper film has a crime. into a series of cons, starting with a American musical styles. From deli try safe," Scott said. They even paid ended with a repeat performance of The "Three Mo' Tenors" was "Criminal" is a tale of two can men trusting old lady. Although "Brian" is cate arias to gut-wrenching blues, homage to the late Ray Charles, who "Make Them Hear You" from directed and choreographed by 'who get a chance to pull a big con engaged in a life of crime too,. he is the trio tackled almost every style of recorded one of the mo t famou Ragtime which Gale said "echoes Marion 1. Caffey_ The orchestra i involving rare American cun-ency taken aback by Gaddis' lack of feeling popular and classical music without versions of the song, between verses the sentiments of every African directed by acclaimeq mu ical direc notes that were long thought to be lost. towards the old woman, or anyone missing a beat. " of the American classic. American tenor pas t and present." tor Victor Simonson. For more In the original film, the valuable item else it would seem Because of the present social and A medley of contemporary 'Three Mo' Tenors" put on an information about the trio and future was a set Df rare stamps. engraved political climate, the tenors sang gospel songs followed and the impressive show bridging classic tour dates visit www.threemotenor with portraits of nine different qoeens, .0;00 CRIMlN.AL, page 12 "America the Beautiful" and dedi- crowd responded with a standing and ontempomry hie . They gave a sontour.com . A GHO ST IS BORN NONfSI.IC!'l W'1f"I{.noneaur:h_cmD l'fW'W•_VoIileowarl.iinct Plants play role in fueling cars New display visually offensive, - profit research center in plant sciences reduction in greenhouse gases to be a that works to improve nutritional and real solution. No one wants to give up Leaving class last Thursday night, I As if these signs were not already Center bridge must be bathed in a red other aspects of crops and also development, but the assumptions was shocked to find the Millennium painfully large, an upper-case block beU brought down by these overblown attempts to build scientific capacity for about how that works must change. Center bridge engulfed in flame. letter WELCOME beamed at me with timepieces. Whomever it was in economic growth in the St. Louis area. The world needs more realistic Desperate to participate in some act of an Orwellian flair-between offerings Student Life that conceived of these The center is a collaborative effort by options. We need to be pouring heroism, I turned for die nearest fire of incorrect time and date. Was not the clocks was near-sighted, sadistic, or UM-Columbia, the Missouri research dollars into the total solution, alarm just as the automatic door incorrect analog clock sufficient? simply failed to check dimensior.;; • . Botanical Garden, Monsanto, not another stopgap. There are some swung open. Perhaps a man dressed in red pajamas before ordering. Student Life sbould Washington University, and the directions to look for solutions to both It was then I noticed that this was and carrying a pitchfork could instead recowizeo this_ folly and remedy it.. University of illinois-Urbana- problems and we should not waste OUT indeed no fire-no, not even the dead stand and shout the time and date at Place them ill The Nosh, where their Champaign. time and money on one-sided options. ening embers of Mt. Vesuvius could the top of his lungs? lwninance may be better utilized as Dr. Wang came to our university Nuclear power is out because although produce such a ghastly red glow. I bad I swallowed hard and pass¢ makeshift heat lamps poised over from Kansas State University in it does not produce greenhouse gases, merely discovered the newest addition beneath these intimidating behemoths. pizza and french fries. This author Manhattan where he was director of it produces another form of hazardous to our campus decor: a pair of oppos The resulting ambiance could be beseeches Student Life, with the slow, the Kansas Lipidomics Research waste for which we have no solution. ing ten foot LED message boards described as not unlike that of a prison raspy sentimentality of our late · Center and a professor of biochem- The use of wind and solar. power to bracketing the center of the bridge. corridor during a power outage. Or an President Ronald Reagan: come here istry_ He has labs both at the Danforth generate electricity have much more Overwhelming by day, appalling by early Wes Cravens flick involving a to this gate, tear down these signs! Center and on the UM-St. Louis cam- promise. Electric solutions is a good night, these eyesores. are enough to prison corridor during a power outage. BY CATHERin E MARQUiS· pus. His research will focus on direction to examine because a num make a Las Vegas casino blush in There is no logical explanation Jason Rizos HOMEYER improving stress tolerance and lipid ber of energy sources can provide the envy. why students crossing the Millennium Editor, Natural Bridge Scie-nce Columnist production in plants_Lipids are the fats power. and oils of the plant and is a novel area However, efficiency has to be LL COOL d, from page 10 . of research for energy sources. The taken into account. The single car as a First ethanol in your gasoline, now this_ Danforth Center is part of an organiza- primary mode of transportation in Although Timbaland produced opening the song with ajungle noise About to Get Her" features R. Kelly. ti on called the Oil Seed Engineering crowded urban areas is really a poor UM-St. Louis recently announced the CD, it has a classic rap beat. LL which gives it a sexy sound. High which usually guarantees a hip-hop Alliance that is looking at ways to choice. Electric light rail, however, the hiring of a new scientist who will Cool J raps his own classic lyrics, pitched insect noises whir once, the or R&B artist a hit. Not this time. make energy production through crops could move people more efficiently, be researching the use of plant oils as such as "greatest of all time." With beat continues, and then LL makes The song sounds like Nick - making it a "cash crop." eliminating traffic jams and smog. replacements for petroleum-based his cocky ' attitude, he says "Praise his lyrical entrance. The rapper Cannon's "Gigolo." The other one, The continual rise of gas prices at Redesigning cities so that they are not products, like gasoline and plastics. the King" and "I ain't gotta be wants this song to make the party "Move Somethin' ," is missing the pump is a reminder that the days constructed based on the suburban Oil supplies worldwide are running cocky, I do the damn thing." With so even more exciting, saying, "You somethin' , and it seems like LL tried are limited for this energy source. sprawl model of the 1950s would also out and we till do not have a replace many platinum albums under his want it hotter then we take it cross to make his own version of Oddly, our oil supplies might outlast make sense. Limiting commuting to ment for this substance, for fuel or for belt, no rapper could challenge the seas," and then describes how Juvenile's "Back That Thang Up." our opportunity to slow or even affect jobs by integrating workplaces and the many synthetic materials made those lyrics. they do it in Belize. Another hit. Time will tell if LL Cool J will the global warming trend. So one has homes into the same neighborhood or fro m oil. MallY industry experts are so Another DEFinition favorite is Unfortunately, LL misses on achieve yet another platinum album to wonder if this kind of research is nearby areas and reviving the idea of concerned about the loss of this raw "Rub My Back." Timbaland suc songs such as, ''I'm About to Get with The DEFinition, but chances really the best use for limited time, telecommuting rather than driving material for essential synthetic materi ceeds again with more unique beats, Her" and "Move Somethin'." ''I'm are he will. money and resources. Switching from miles everyday to do ajob that can be als that there has been a request to stop burning one hydrocarbon to another done on a home computer would the use of the remaining supplies of oil for fueL Of course, plants were the will not solve the problem. make sense. If companies feel com- NEW DIETS, from page 6ft It is getting harder for skeptics to fortable having work done half a . ------.--. - - - -"-----. sources of the hydrocarbons in oil, so maintain that global warming is not world away through outsourcing, sure maybe thi is a good place to look. real, especially after the U.S. govem- ly they can feel comfortable having Dr. Xuemin '·Sam" Wang will During phase one, dieters are Even some UM-St Louis students of this weight loss program. ment acknowledged it in a report pub-' employees work a few miles away. occupy the newly created position of directed to consume just 20 grams of question how effective the Atkins diet Before starting the program, lished in August 2004. It likewise Government can do a lot to encOUT E. Desmond Lee and Family carbohydrates each day from salads is in the end. Pbillips reco=ends creating five 12- seems inconceivable that all the indus- age ideas like telecommuting through Endowed Prafes orship in Plant and other non-starchy vegetables. Katie Ingram, senior, social work, week goals, identifying the reasons try and development of the last centu- tax incentives. Research for novel Science at M-St. Louis and the Phase two suggests adding five grams said that she thinks that if people get for these goals and choosing three old ly is not playing a role. New sources solutions to the vanishing petroleum Donald Danforth Plant Science of daily carbohydrates each week until use to eating fatty foods such as red habits that need to be transformed. for energy need to be at the top of our supplies is a good idea, but only if we Center. The Danforth Center is a nonf- weight loss stops. At that point, it will meat and cheeses, which is encour The exercise portion of Body-for list but it must be integrated with a can keep the bigger picture in mind. be necessary to subtract five grams of aged by the Atkins weight loss pro Life consists mainly of weight train daily carbohydrate intake to continue gram, and then .introduce a normal ing. The nutrition rules include eating TENNIS. from page 8 moderate weight loss. Phase three is amount of carbohydrates into their protein and carbohydrates with each about maintenance. Daily carbohy diet, they will gain back any weight meal, drinking ten glasses of water per drate intake is increased ten grams that they may have lost day and pre-planning trips to the gr0- Both two and four singles were though they were down 4-0 in both ing all three doubles matches puts you each week as long as very gradual The South Beach Diet is perhaps a cery store. cia e three set matche , but the matches. If we would have had one at a great disadvantage, whereas at the weight loss continues. Phase four is healthier version of the Atkins diet. Han Jiang, junior, business, has Rivelwomen could not guite pull them more of tho ~e three set matches we Division I level doubles is only worth described as "life time maintenance" The first two phases of the South followed the Body-far-Life weight out and Quincy University went n to could have won,"' Hanes said. one point We have started work more and recommends continually restrict Beach Diet are almost identical to loss program loosely for the past two win 6-3. Hanes saw a lot of improve Hanes went on to explain that with on doubles in practice and think about ing the consumption of foods such as Atkins. The most notable difference is months. ment in the last 'iva mat hes. work in doubles the team will be more different combinations," Hanes said. breads, P;a5tas, cereal and starchy veg that fried and fatty foods are forbidden "Not only does my body look "I am pleased with the way that competiti ve. UM-St. Louis is now 04 on the etables. on the South Beach. The third phase more toned since I stuted Body-for they competed again t Bellermine and 'We are losing doubles matches too year, and will be in action again on Despite Atkins being a wide choice focuses on the glycemic index (GI). Life but I also feel healthier and have Quincy. The girls fought back even easily. In Division IT competition los- Sept. 14 at Sill-Edwardsville. of diet, many people are still skeptical Foods that are low or medium GL much more energy," Jiang said about the long-term health risks asso such as whole-grain breads, raise the Despite the numerous diets that ciated with the program. The August body's insulin level in a milder way guarantee weight loss results, many 2004 issue of National Geographic that foods with high GI and work to health experts feel that following a fad ran an article askIDg, "Why are we so maintain weight loss. diet is not the way to go. Fat?" in which one nutrition expert Unlike many other diets the Body Rebecca Neptune, athletic director was quoted as saying, ''1 want to know for-Life weight loss plan combines an of Wellbridge Athletic Club in why (Dr.) Atkins didn't bave himself eating and workout plan to transform Clayton says that a balanced diet and autopsied, so we could see for our bodies in 12 weeks. a regular work out program is the only selves what his coronary arteries Bill Phillips is the author of Body way to see lasting results. looked like." for-Life Success Journal and creator GINGRICH, from page 1 ----- In addition to the "guilt" factor, the end of the event she said, ''1 hope expression and identity. several suggested methods of increas no one leaves here thinking we blew She is on tour promoting new voter ing new voter turnout were bandied hot air around the room. We want you registration. illinois and Missouri were about the room during the discussion to g().out and do something." the first two stops on her ten-state tour. portion of the event Gingrich's message did not stop ''1 love it" Gingrich said in an inter "One thing the. Human Rights with the new voter overtures. It includ view after the lecture. ''} feel fortunate Campaign is doing is having people ed a message of equality for gay, les to go across country to meet people pledge to vote. People are more likely bian, bisexual, and trans gender who are making a difference in the to follow up on their promises," (GLBT) Americans. community." Gingrich said. "Studies have shown 18- to 24- "(The tour) is non partisan because . Another strategy given by a UM year-olds are the most supportive of HRC is non partisan," she said. ''} am St. Louis faculty member in atten Gay and Lesbian issues," Gingrich partisan in the fact that one of my dance was offering bonus points to said. goals is to have George W. Bush fired. students for a short essay about the Gingrich works as the Youth He's been happy to use Gay and voting experience. Outreach Manager for the Human Lesbian as political fodder. I just know Jeanne Patrick, sophomore politi Rights Campaign, a bipartisan organi that h~'s ~ot some.one whose vision for "' Now Hiring! cal science major and event coordina zation that works to advance equality Amenca IS equality for gays and les- ~ " tor, was pleased with the turnout. Near based on sexual orientation and gender bians." .. CRIMINAL, from page 10 ------_._---- -_._--_. Position: Group Facilitators Gaddis is equally dismayed by his criminal world, are working. Luna does a fine job, as do the sup Brian's "inconvenienf' sense of right Both Reilly and Luna are excellent porting players, but the real' shining ,~ and wrong, which Gaddis-fears may. in their roles. Reilly bardly looks like a star of the film is Reilly. . Responsibilities: Duties include presenting drug and violence interfere in their work. Brian, desper leading man so this role is a gem for This script provides a heck of a prevention curric ulum to youth ages 6-18; supervising youth during ate to make money to settle his sick him to show off his considerable tal ride, with the two corunen outmaneu father's gambling debts, pulls a con to ent Reilly shows us both the charm vering and conning each other as presentations; supervising youth on field trips; tracking participants reassure Gaddis. Impressed, Gaddis and the nasty side of the self-centered much as their "marks." The film is pri decrees that Brian bas a priceless gift Gaddis and even brings out his human marily dramatic but has its humorous behavior and providing positive young adult mentorship through role for a conman-- a honest face that vulnerability. Like Reilly, Diego Luna touches as well, a factor that is a bit modeling. makes people trust him. bas received less attention than his stronger in this film than the original. When the chance for a bigger can handsome costar from ''Y Tu Mama The plot twists and the characters comes up, Gaddis tries to exclude Tambien," but "Criminal" is a ·good place this :film ahead of most other Brian but the young conman demands showcase for him to raise public thrillers seen so far this year, for sheer to be part of the deal. The problem awareness of his skills. This is actual unpredictability and freshness of story. Hours: Facilitators wil1 work a minimum 7-9 hours per week. with this big con is that the intended ly one of two films this fall where If you enjoy a good acting turn and wealthy victim (peter Mullen) is stay Luna takes a lead role. He will also be a nice escapist thriller, this is just the There are 12 project sites with staggering times. The following is a list ing in a hotel where Gaddis' sister and in the upcoming film''Nicotina,'' a ticket. The film has no real deeper sigc brother (Maggie Guyllenhall and more mainstream film that is likely to nificance or meaning but it is an enter of scheduled times from which are available to work: Jonathan Tucker), who are not part of be more visible on the public radar. taining trip. Monday and Wednesday: 2:00·3:30 p.m. or 2:30-4:15 p.m. UNCOVERED, from page 10 Tuesday a nd Thursday: 2:00·3:30 p.m. .or 4:00-5:30 p.m. ------_._._._--_._ --'--"-- Monday and Friday: 2:00·3:30 p.m. or 4:00·5:30 p.m . . 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[email protected] .TheCurrentOnline.com ------Page 14 BY MJ;LlSSA MCCRARY play lands in a pool and pond with Mayhem Circus entertainment and Features Editor horseshoe crabs. food is provided at the Everyday The enchanted caves allow people Circus. Magicians, clowns and acro What do fish, snake.s, eels, turtles, of all ages to walk, climb and crawl bats are the highlights of the Everyday Circus. The museum also has educa sharks, gargoyles and angels have in through the hand sculpted caverns. tional circus classes offered to the pub common? They are all part of the City ''My favorite exhibit at the City Museum in St. Louis's new exlnbitions Museum is the Encbanted Caves," lic. All throughout the museum slides "World Aquarium" and ''Gargoyles Parker said and climbing structures give people and Fallen Angels." For those who enjoy rollerblading The City musemn has turned their and skateboarding the Skate Park bas the chance to re-live their childhood memories. They have two and 3-story second floor into a tropical underwater numerous ramps and half pipes, for adventure. While viewing sand castles, people to show off their moves. tube and chute slides. At Art City, visitors can create their MonstroCity is the most popular seashells, tunnels and giant rocks, pe0- exhibit at the City Museum. With a 5- ple can also see over 10,000 water own works of art and Crafts to take creatures. home. Artists, painters and sculptors story playground and a climbing struc· After 'vie\ving the 13,500 square help small children to ' design City ture made out of wrought·iron bars and monumental airplanes, the exhibit lets foot aquarium, people can'take a trip to Museum souvenirs. The museum also the third floor, which houses many has a Glass studio, where people can people climb through tunnels, monkey clay and concrete gargoyle and angel watch professional glassblowers bars and castles. The gift shop and Lizanl Lounge statues. design molten glass sculptures. On the gives people the opportunity to relax, The classic gargoyle, angel and second floor of the City Museum, eat lunch and buy museum favorites. grotesque architectures remind some there is a Shoelace Factory weaving The City Museum is located on N. of the dark middle ages and the Gothic and sewing laces and jewelry for pur 5th Street in downtown St Louis. period. The museum has tried to make chase. Admission prices, hours of operation, this a great exlnbit by molding the Carnival equipment, circus memo directions and information can AHOVi': City Museum visitors watch as fish and other creatures go for a swim in one of the beasts on cabinets, ledges and poles. rabilia and unusual displays wait at the be found at www.cityIlluseurn.org. Museum's many aquariums. One gargoyle spits water from three Museum of Mirth, Mystery and stories high. 'The museum has also dec BELOW: Visitors climb through wire obstacles high off the ground in the museum's outdoor play orated the exhibit with dim lights and ground. candles to give it a' more ,mystical theme. RIGHT: The City MLiseum js home to a variety of creative structures, including strange staircases, Elizabeth Parker, City Museum t".r.isty tunnels and other exciting exhibits. Director, described some current reno vations and upcoming plans for the museum. ''We are going to build another play ground on the rough of the building and we currently have an outdoor fer· ris wheel that will be moved up their as well," Parker said. Visitors to the museum can also visit the other permanent exlnbits and attractions such as: the Waterfall and Crab Pond, Enchanted Caves, MonstroCity, Art City, the Museum of Jv1irtb, Mystery and Mayhem, the Skate Park, the Everyday Circus, slides, Cabin Inn. Thunderdome, Tiny Train Town Model Railroad, Vrntage Opera Posters, Beatnik Bob's, the Shoelace Factory and the Mirrored Room Stacy Ptak, junior, psychology, said that she thinks that the museum offers much for people to do. "The City Museum is another great addition for places to see and visit in St. Louis" PtaJc said. The water. from the gargoyle dis- ASUM -The ?tssociated students of the Vnlversity of 'Missouri Legislative Internship Applications Due Friday, September 24 by 5 pm '. Receive Six Hours Political Science Credit • Represent UMSL in Jefferson City as a lobbyist • Travel To Washington D.C. in the Spring . • Gain Real Political Experience Interviews Saturday, October 1 Pick up all application at the ASUM office in 381 MSC. For more information contact Dr. Jones or call ASUM 516-5835.