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University of Missouri, St. Louis IRL @ UMSL Current (2010s) Student Newspapers 2-11-2013 Current, February 11, 2013 University of Missouri-St. Louis Follow this and additional works at: http://irl.umsl.edu/current2010s Recommended Citation University of Missouri-St. Louis, "Current, February 11, 2013" (2013). Current (2010s). 129. http://irl.umsl.edu/current2010s/129 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at IRL @ UMSL. It has been accepted for inclusion in Current (2010s) by an authorized administrator of IRL @ UMSL. For more information, please contact [email protected]. February 11, 2013 Vol. 46 Issue 1398 New ‘UMSL in Glass’ sculpture outside lower level of the MSC was unveiled this week. PHOTO: LEON DEVANCE / THE CURRENT ‘UMSL in Glass’ unveiled for Jubilee KARLYNE KILLEBREW Staff Writer In celebration of University Steven Brockman, senior, business about the signifcance of UMSL Committee and fnally to UMSL’s [it’s] still cool. I thought it was of Missouri-St. Louis’s fftieth administration, SGA president, said. aging. “I think it’s cool. Maybe front lawn. going to be ... a face or something,” anniversary, the “UMSL in Glass” Tere were many smiles among people will take us seriously once Te end result is a clear glass wall McCracken said. statue on the Millennium Student the crowd as attendees partook we start to get older and older. We’re with the letters UMSL in red in the “It was UMSL in glass,” Nabeehah Center lawn was unveiled on in the free food and free T-shirts. on our way,” Kelsey McCracken, center. Azeez, senior, criminal justice, said Feb. 6. Te Student Government Tose present also had the sophomore, media studies, said. Standing outside in the biting when asked what she thought about Association partnered with Student opportunity to win prizes. Jasmine Many were surprised to actually wind, it was apparent that there it. Life and the Jubilee Committee Tomlin, freshman, graphic design, see the statue once it was revealed. were quite a few raised hopes about Tis was only one of many to host a bonfre from 5 to 7 p.m. rafe winner, said she came out Everyone herded outside to hear what “UMSL in Glass” would events to celebrate UMSL’s fftieth just outside the MSC, helping the specifcally “for the free T-shirt and Chancellor Tom George speak and, be like. Photographers, writers, anniversary. Events are scheduled university and its students celebrate the rafe.” alongside Dr. Krista Tucciaroni, students and alumni bounced all year to mark this moment in the occasion. “I’m happy that [UMSL has] unveil the mystery that was three around on their toes trying to keep UMSL’s history. “We wanted to make sure that been here for a long time, that it’s months in the making. warm, waiting to get a peek at the A calendar with dates, times and we had something that was really established and well known. I think Te idea for the statue was artwork. “Hopefully it will be awe- descriptions for the events can be student-geared and to have an that’s a great thing,” Tomlin said the brainchild of Tucciaroni’s inspiring; we can all say ‘Aww!’” found at blogs.umsl.edu/jubilee event that [students] wanted to when asked how she felt about the advertising technique class. After Sergeant Tomas McEwen of the under the “events” tab. actually participate in. Te bonfre university’s milestone. continuous discussion, it went UMSL police force said. seemed like the best way to do it,” Many seem to feel positively from the classroom to the Jubilee “It’s not what I expected, but Journalist Soledad O’Brien visits UMSL PAUL PEANICK Staff Writer Soledad O’Brien, Emmy others. In 2010, she authored her parents had just spent $100,000 traveled to Washington D.C. to get did you deal with that?’ And they’d award-winning CNN special memoir, “Te Next Big Story,” on my education. To say they were married. “[My parents’] friends answer, ‘Sweetie, we knew America correspondent, gave a one-night- which alludes to how her upbringing disappointed is an understatement, told them never to have children. was better than that.’ And they were only talk on Feb. 4 with the has shaped her views and chronicles but I loved what I did.” Interracial children have no place right. Change may come, but you University of Missouri-St. Louis her greatest moments as a journalist. In 1958, Edward and Estelle in the world,” O’Brien said. “People cannot wait for it. You have to do community in the Millennium As a multi-ethnic girl who grew O’Brien were married. Estelle, a would spit on my parents as they what you want to do and pay no Student Center Century Rooms. up in the 1970s and 1980s, O’Brien French and English teacher, was walked down the streets with my heed to others. Tey aren’t doing O’Brien delivered a speech that left is no stranger to adversity. She an Afro-Cuban immigrant to the older siblings. But they knew what they’re doing for you; they are some in tears. recounted her story to the UMSL U.S. Soledad O’Brien’s father, that they were on the right side of doing what they do for themselves, Since accepting a position with community. Edward O’Brien, was a Caucasian- history. Tey had to be the example, so that you’ll ft in this box they CNN in 2003, O’Brien has reported “I started working in television Australian engineering professor. and change would follow.” have preconceived for you.” news around the world. She has news in 1987. My frst job was to In 1958, interracial marriage Discussing how her upbringing O’Brien’s parents knew that they produced and anchored acclaimed, remove staples from three foors was illegal in Maryland, Soledad and how discrimination and were on the right side of history. record-grossing documentaries such of bulletin boards in Boston,” O’Brien recalled. Despite the social adversity afected her views, O’Brien Tey knew that change comes as “Black in America” and many O’Brien said. “My working-class hurdles they faced, O’Brien’s parents said, “I’ve asked my parents, ‘How slowly, and they knew that the thing (continued on page 3 In This Issue: PTSD dicussed UMSL galleries Kishi Bashi Softball preview Page 3 Page 5 Page 6 Page 8 FEBRUARY 11, 2013 2 Volume 46, Issue 1398 www.thecurrent-online.com www.thecurrent-online.com CALENDAR What’s Current EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief .................................... Cate Marquis “What’s Current” is the weekly calendar of UMSL campus events and is a free service for student organizations. Submissions must be Managing Editor ................................. Sharon Pruitt turned in by 5 p.m. the Thursday before publication; frst-come, frst-served. Listings may be edited for length and style. E-mail event News Editor ........................................ Sharon Pruitt listings to [email protected], with the subject “What’s Current.” No phone or written submissions. Features Editor ................................. Anya Glushko Sports Editor .................................... Leon Devance A&E Editor ............................ David Von Nordheim Opinions Editor ..................................... Hali Flintrop MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Copy Editor ........................................ Sarah Novak Casey Rogers Monday Noon Series: ‘Explosion in the Middle East UPB: Love Is... Staff Writers ............ Sean Cristea, Carolyn Hoang Art Scene’ UPB is putting on a Valentine’s Day event that wants you to share what Albert Nall, Hung Nguyen Marilu Knode, director of Laumeier Sculpture Park and Aronson love means to you, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nosh Red Wall. No matter what your relationship status is, everyone has a different meaning of love. For Paul Peanick, Matt Poposky Endowed Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art History, describes information, contact Erin Potts or other UPB member at 314-516-5531. her work in the Middle East, particularly Egypt, over the past decade, DESIGN STAFF 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. in J.C. Penney Conference Center. For information: Designer .................................................. Jenny Lin Karen Lucas at 314-516-5698. Town Hall: The UMSL Experience and Reduced Photo Editor .............................................. Jenny Lin Costs to Students Web Editor ......................................... Cate Marquis Battle of the Bands sign-up Third of three town hall meetings are an opportunity for the campus to Staff Photographers ....................... Leon Devance Sign up for the PLHCSA annual Battle of the Bands. The event is speak directly to the chancellor and provost about setting priorities for the Thursday, April 11 at 7 p.m. and is open to the entire UMSL community university, 2-4 p.m. in Century Room A, Millennium Student Center. BUSINESS STAFF and guests. The deadline to sign up is Monday, March 18. Contact Marty at Our strategic planning process is designed to guide the campus in making [email protected] or Jessie at [email protected] to sign up. Business Manager ............................ John Wallace decisions about the future of UMSL. For information, contact Patricia Soledad O’Brien, anchor for the CNN morning show Starting Point with Dolan at 314-516-5303. Advertising Director .......................... Sarah O’Brien Soledad O’Brien and a special correspondent for CNN/U.S, will discuss Distribution Manager ........................... Mavis Hollis her diverse experiences as a journalist as well as her passion for giving back Feminist Film Series Adviser ............................................. Charlotte Petty to the community, 7 - 9 p.m. in Millennium Student Center Century Room. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by viewing “Women’s Empowerment,” a flm For information: Offce of Student Life at 314-516-5291. exploring women’s empowerment and leadership around the world, CONTACT US 2:30-4:30 p.m.