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ACEMan FellowsEating SandwichProgram Our Idiot Brother UMSL student’s victory! 73 NewAmerican art installation Council on Educationfeeds one explored man 135 Cast invites laughter and artsy intellectuals 15 Ryan Penfield garners golf gold 2 | The Current | AUGUST 29, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | NEWS TheCurrent VOL. 45, ISSUE 1350 News WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM Advanced credit program at UMSL EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief...... Matthew B. Poposky Managing Editor...... Janaca Scherer receives national accreditation News Editor...... Minho Jung Features Editor...... Ashley Atkins Sports Editor...... Open - Please Apply A&E Editor...... Cate Marquis Opinions Editor...... Jeremy Zschau National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships Copy Editors...... Sara Novak, Johanna Hoffarth Staff Writers...... David von Nordheim, Greg Laine, Yusef Roach, Ryan Krull, Maddie Harned, accredits advanced credit programs of UM-St. Louis Endea Wilbert, Angie O’Dell, Eli Dains, Dan Spak

ASHLEY ATKINS DESIGN Features Editor Photo Editor...... Jennifer Meahan Web Editor...... Yusef Roach Te Advanced Credit program at University of Missouri- talents.” Staff Photographers...... Nikki Vahle St. Louis has received national accreditation from the Associate Dean of Continuing Education, Deborah Illustrators...... Karlee Sellars National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, Baldini, has been associated with the Advanced Credit a long time coming since its introduction to the university Program since its earlier days, as well. Earlier on, she was as a pilot program in 1986-1987. University of Missouri- a faculty member of the Foreign Language department St. Louis was one of the founding members of NACEP and and acted as the frst Spanish liaison to surrounding high BUSINESS helped create its original 15 standards. schools. Te advantage of the program is that it allows students “National accreditation speaks to the high quality Business Manager...... John Wallace to get a jump on the college experience before they actually of the Advanced Credit Program,” Dr. Baldini said. Distribution Manager...... Ryan Krull get into college. With this program, students are allowed “Trough the accreditation process, every aspect of our Advisor...... Charlotte Petty to take college credit courses in the comfort of their own program was examined and evaluated, so in essence, high high school. It encourages the students to adjust to the school students taking ACP classes and their parents can demands of college work. Another option for qualifed be certain that the program meets the highest national CONTACT US students is to enroll in a night or day calss at a nearby standards.” Address 388.MSC,.1.University.Blvd college, provided that they have fulflled state requirements As Director of UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program, Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400 Newsroom 314-516-5174 Business/Advertising 314-516-5316 “The Advanced Credit Program provided a means Fax 314-516-6811 E-mail.(General) [email protected] for UMSL faculty to contribute [local high school E-mail.(Advertising) [email protected] E-mail.(Employment.Inquiries) [email protected] E-mail.(Tips) [email protected] students’] talents.” Twitter umslcurrent Facebook The Current - Terry Jones

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WEATHER AFFILIATIONS MON. 87 TUES. 83 WED. 97 THURS. 99 FRI. 96 SAT. 91 SUN. 87 66 71 75 75 76 71 67 NEWS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | AUGUST 29, 2011 | The Current | 3 UMSL Administrator to Partici- The UNDERCURRENT by Nikki Vahle “What do you think about the pate in ACE Fellows Program activities in the MSC during the first week of school?” Gwendolyn Deloach-Packnett has been selected to “I don’t really participate, though it’s great to have for students new to UMSL or who participate in the prestigious ACE Fellows Program live on campus.” Jenn Mezzler MADDIE HARNED English Staff Writer Senior Dr. Gwendolyn Deloach-Packnett, founding di- who are ready and prepared to take on higher leader- rector of the University of Missouri-Saint Louis’ Of- ship positions and to help those individuals prepare fice of Multicultural Relations, has been selected to themselves to fulfill those roles,” Cope said. “I really enjoy all the first week participate in the prestigious American Council on An ACE Fellowship consists of an assignment of school events.” Education (ACE) Fellows Program. lasting around one year at a different university. After being nominated by UMSL Chancellor Tom Packnett will spend the 2011-2012 academic year at George and Provost and Vice Chancellor of Aca- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis demic Affairs Glen Cope, Packnett was ultimately working with and observing the university’s presi- Kristal Coleman chosen by the American Council on Education to dent and administrators with the goal of becoming Special Education participate in the year-long program. prepared to take on a leadership position at UMSL. Junior “Chancellor George and I nominated Dr. Packnett Upon completing her assignment at Indiana Uni- because we know that she would like to move into versity-Purdue University Indianapolis, Packnett a higher level leadership position in a university,” will return to UMSL next summer. “I was involved in the Cope said. “At the end of the year, the fellows return to their fraternity recruitment, and I “We felt that this opportunity would help her pre- home universities better prepared to be leaders there, really enjoyed breaking the pare for that, and would also benefit UMSL by giv- and eventually to move into higher leadership posi- barriers between white and ing her a different perspective and experience in a tions, often at other universities as those positions black fraternities.” different setting to bring back to her position here are open and advertised,” Cope said. “This should Rodney Holmes when she returns next summer,” Cope said. be beneficial both to Dr. Packnett in her future ca- Criminology The ACE Fellows Program is currently in its 47th reer and to UMSL as we get the benefit of what she Junior year of operation. The program is intended to give has learned when she returns.” academic leaders the opportunity to prepare to move The ACE Fellows Program was created with the upward into higher level leadership positions in a goal of identifying and mentoring future universi- university setting. ty administrators. The program is highly esteemed Many individuals who participate in the ACE and selective. Packnett will be the first UMSL staff Fellows Programs are in positions such as deans of member in years to participate in the program. colleges, vice provosts, assistant vice chancellors or “This is the opportunity of a lifetime for her to faculty members who aspire to move up the admin- take a year to learn and grow, which we know she SOMETIMES IT’S istrative ladder to such positions. will enjoy,” Cope said. “We want to encourage her “The program goals include developing leaders in to learn and benefit all she can from this wonderful OKAY TO LET universities to increase the numbers of individuals experience.” STRANGERS TALK A sincere apology from the editorial staff TO YOU. On the previous issue’s cover, the name of Richard We apologize for any offense this may have caused Schwartz was misspelled. His last name is meant to to family, friends and/or associates of the deceased. be spelled “Schwartz,” but was instead spelled lack- The Current regrets this error and gives our whole- READ ing the “t” at the end. hearted condolences to the bereaved. The thecurrent-online.com The greatest student news website in the world. Current Physics professor impacts UMSL; memorial- “He was a leader in the Department of Physics & Astronomy, a superb astronomy teacher for thousands .” ized for accomplishments -Bruce Wilking

Nicole White with her Mom on graduation day on Saturday, August 6 when she recieved a doctoral degree in criminology and criminal justice. COURTESY OF NICHOLE WHITE Determined UMSL graduate with incurable disease earns PhD in criminology and criminal justice program ENDEA WILBERT not get around without assistance. She moved in with her mom, who also helped her Staff Writer tremendously by getting her to and from school. White states that relying on others Nicole White spent sleepless nights in 2004 studying while in the criminology and was difficult because she was used to being independent. Later on White, having been criminal justice doctoral program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. A year into the hospitalized 30 times, had 11 blood transfusions, lost sight in her left eye and become program, she began noticing joint pain and fatigue. White, a 33-year old from Belleville, completely immobile. Ill., states that she initially thought that she was over extending herself with the long study Still not wanting to give up, even while bed ridden, White continued to push forward hours. When her condition progressed to her not being able to sit down and get up with and finished her dissertation titled “The Economy-Crime Relationship Revisited: The out being in pain, she decided to see a doctor. The doctor ran tests on White every three Significance of Recent Macroeconomic and Social Policy Changes for Poverty and Youth weeks, for six months, until she was finally diagnosed. Violence Trends” from her laptop. In January of 2005, just a week after her birthday, White was diagnosed with Sclero- On August 6, 2011, Nicole White participated in commencement at the UMSL. “I was derma, an autoimmune disease of the connective tissue. Scleroderma is rapidly progress- so shocked, I couldn’t believe that I was able to finish. It took a couple days to sink in. I ing and affects a large area of the skin and one or more internal organs, frequently the just kept pushing and trying. At first, I really didn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, kidneys, esophagus, heart and lungs. White was told that the disease was incurable and but now I’m just happy,” White said, “When people call me Dr. Nicole White, I don’t possibly fatal. “I was scared. They told me right away there were no cures, no treatment realize who they’re talking to. It hasn’t registered yet.” and no medication, only experimental things. I didn’t know what would happen. Not Now that White has obtained her doctoral degree she is looking forward to what is to knowing was difficult and I received no answers, although I saw several doctors,” White come. She states, “Although I have limitations, I would love the chance to do independent said. research. I would welcome that opportunity from anyone.” After being diagnosed with Scleroderma, White was still determined to obtain her de- White is very appreciative to the faculty UMSL. “When I was diagnosed, the faculty gree. White states, “I have never been the type to give up. Although it was hard and the and department supported me all the way. I couldn’t have finished if they were not so pain was intense, I just had to keep going. I didn’t want to miss out on this opportunity.” patient and understanding. My advisor Janet Lauritsen was good about emailing assign- Continuing her education was important to White; researching criminology had been a ments and working with me. Being able to continue my education gave me purpose and childhood dream. made me feel useful. I didn’t want to feel like a full time patient and I am very grateful to Throughout the years, White’s disease progressed. As the pain increased, White could the faculty for their support,” White said. A&E | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | AUGUST 29, 2011 | The Current | 5 A&E

Paul Rudd as Ned, Elizabeth Banks as Miranda, Emily Mortimer as Liz and Zooey Deschanel as Natalie in Jesse Peretz’s flm OUR IDIOT BROTHER. PHOTO COURTESY OF NICHOLE RIVELLI / THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY Paul Rudd is hilarious as ‘Our Idiot Brother’ in sly comedy

MOVIES Coogan). Artsy bi-sexual Natalie (Zooey Deschanel) lives a Directed and co-written by a brother-sister team, this sociable bohemian life with lawyer girlfriend Cindy (Rashida sparkling, cheeky flm gets the sibling dynamics right. Jesse Every family has one: the relative who is a bit of an Jones). Ruthlessly ambitious, always-connected magazine Peretz directed and the script was co-written by his sister idiot. “Our Idiot Brother” explores that notion in tongue- writer Miranda (Elizabeth Banks) is willing to whatever it Evgenia Peretz, a writer/editor at Vanity Fair, along her in-cheek, satiric fashion with a plot that mixes Chechov’s takes to land a gig at Vanity Fair. Even their wine-loving husband, documentary flmmaker David Schisgall. “Three Sisters,” a bit of “Candide” and a comedic take on Long Island suburban mother Ilene (Shirley Knight) is a bit The flm also hits the mark with characters, lampooning Dostoevsky’s “The Idiot.” Paul Rudd, Zooey Deschanel, loopy. New York types - the artistic bohemian, the uber-mother, Elizabeth Banks, Emily Mortimer, Hugh Dancy and Steve The sisters reluctantly help out by offering sofas and the pretentious flmmaker, the business woman grafted to Coogan star in this oft-silly audience-pleasing comedy that job leads. Dylan fnds Ned work on his flm shoot, a her Blackberry, the affuent wine-drinking suburbanite - debuted at Sundance as “My Idiot Brother.” documentary about an abused, beautiful Russian ballerina. along with sincere organic farmer Ned. But the actors go Paul Rudd plays the sweet but clueless stoner Ned: an Youngest sister Natalie gets him a job modeling for artist far beyond those familiar stereotypes in crafting appealing organic farmer who gets busted for giving, not selling, pot friend Christian (Hugh Dancy). But well-meaning Ned’s characters. to a cop at a farmer’s market. Released early from prison for blunt honesty causes disruptions in every sister’s life. He The flm’s sunny, colorful visual style is the perfect good behavior, his dreadlocked girlfriend Janet (Kathryn always seems to say or do the wrong thing at the worst tongue-in-cheek framing. The brother-sister writing/directing Hahn) does not want him back, although she keeps his dog, moment. teams clearly know this territory well. While the flm runs a Willie Nelson. Ned ends up staying at the family home on Unlike so many comedies, this one is sweet rather than tad long, it wraps up in perfect, silly fashion. Long Island with mom, then couch-surfng at the homes raunchy. The comedy is dry and straight-faced but situations “Our Idiot Brother” is a refreshing comic change from of his three sisters in New York, where his sunny view of are absurdly hilarious. The truth is that his sisters need a the pervasive bathroom and teenage boy humor. A light humanity and unfltered honesty constantly cause problems. shake-up and there is a kind of Zen wisdom in Ned’s life and silly satire of modern manners and families, “Our Idiot There is a bit of the “Big Lebowski’s” Dude in sweet view. Brother” is comedy for grown-ups. Packed with winning Ned but he is more committed to his gentle life philosophy The talented cast is this comedy’s greatest strength. performances by a talented cast, this late summer comedy of assuming the best of everyone. While Ned has chosen Rudd is utterly charming, as well as very funny, as a well- treat is just the thing to close out the season at the movies. the road less cynical and is the sibling with the least, there meaning, basically-happy innocent leaving disaster in his is plenty of idiocy of other kinds to go around among wake. Actually, the whole cast is wonderful in this satiric these East Coast trust-funders. Liz (Emily Mortimer) is the silliness, particularly Steve Coogan as the impatient, self- B- - Cate Marquis earth-mother wife of documentary flmmaker Dylan (Steve impressed director. Deschanel is delightfully ditzy and Banks is breathlessly driven. As an ensemble, they are hilarious. 6 | The Current | AUGUST 29, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | A&E ‘Blue Songs’ offers the sincerest take LATEST + GREATEST on disco this side of the 21st Century Movies Opening Calendar Movies opening Friday, September 2 (Subject to change)

THE DEBT (everywhere) - Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington and Jessica Chastain star in a thriller about Mossad spies hunting a Nazi doctor, a remake of a bang-up Israeli mystery/thriller, directed by John Mad- den (“Shakespeare In Love”). APOLLO 18 (everywhere) - Horror/thriller about a long hidden footage of secret last mission to the moon, from pro- PHOTO COURTESY OF MOSHI MOSHI MUSIC ducer Timur Bekmambetov (“Night Watch”). MUSIC can be traced to its enormous stable of collaborators, who are just as inspired here as they were on the group’s debut. SHARK NIGHT 3D (everywhere) - First there were Piranhas, now there are Although the very concept of a 1980s house throwback Notable contributions from new member Mark Pistel, a freshwater sharks. Late summer horror ﬁlm group seemed pretty contrived at the time of its 2008 release, veteran of the political house group Consolidated (although entry. Hercules and Love Afair’s excellent self-titled debut was able his political leanings do not overly convey themselves in to separate itself from the crowd of Daft Punk wannabes by the album) and Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke, who seamlessly A GOOD OLD FASHIONED ORGY (every- virtue of its genuine appreciation of the club culture which implants his signature croon into the disco balladry of “Step where) inspired it. It is this very same heartfelt admiration of all Up,” provide the album with an irresistible variety that - Jason Sudeikis stars in an R-rated comedy things disco which propels their highly anticipated follow-up, rewards the patient listener. (although maybe not as sexy as title implies) “Blue Songs.” If there is truly one complaint to be made about the about a guy who has access to Dad’s house in personnel, it is that Antony Hegarty (of Antony and the the Hamptons and talks his friends into trying Although it does not expand on its predecessor’s formula in to organize an orgy. any particularly groundbreaking way, “Blue Songs” remains Johnsons fame) was not invited, as his contributions to their eponymous album were so utterly memorable that it an invigorating and compelling release through the group’s ATTACK THE BLOCK (everywhere) unrivaled worship of the house music mythos. It is arguably is difcult to imagine the group without him. Fortunately, - Nick Frost, Simon Pegg’s sidekick from the most ambitious post-millennial dance album since Hercules and Love Afair are more than capable of delivering “Shaun of the Dead,” stars in action/comedy Hercules and Love Afair’s own debut. the nu-disco goods even without the presence of the chamber about South London teens defending their Like its title suggests, “Blue Songs” is a more somber pop maestro and, if anything, his absence allows groups to neighborhood from space invaders. afair than Hercules and Love Afair’s previous outing. Te fesh out its identity even more. amphetamine-fueled, diva-driven theatrics of their debut “Blue Songs” is as rewarding a slice of electronic music CHASING MADOFF (Plaza Frontenac only) are largely subdued as the group opts for a mellower, more as one can fnd circa 2011. Although it does not exactly - Documentary about the investigator who reinvent the retro-house wheel, it emerges from the shadow spent a decade building the case against downbeat approach instead. Tis creative departure can investment-scammer Bernie Madoff occasionally become a minor drawback as many of “Blue of its brilliant predecessor as a vibrant, heartfelt and original Songs’” oferings are not quite as memorable as they were album on its own merits. In an age where the top rung of the Billboard 100 is rehashing synthpop clichés that were THE TREE (Plaza Frontenac only) on the debut. With the exception of the fendishly groovy - Julie Bertuccelli directs Charlotte Gainsbourg “Falling,” there is nothing here as immediately catchy as contrived even back when Madonna was still like a virgin, and Marton Csokas in a romantic drama set in Hercules and Love Afair’s “Blind” and “Hercules Teme.” Hercules and Love Afair provides a much-needed dose of the Australian countryside. Tis is ultimately a minor gripe; however, as the group authenticity. still has more than enough drive to keep the music from SENNA (Tivoli only) plodding, and other than the meandering fnal track “It’s B- - David Von Nordheim - Documentary about the legendary, contro- Alright,” there is never a dull moment on the album. versial international race car driver. Of course, much of the energy injected into “Blue Songs” ADS/HOROSCOPES | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | AUGUST 29, 2011 | The Current | 7 CURRENT HOROSCOPES by The Inane Collective in cooperation with: Horoscopes Babelfish the Intern

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Gilles Lellouche in POINT BLANK, a Magnolia Pictures release. PHOTO COURTESY OF MAGNOLIA PICTURES

‘Point Blank’ is a non-stop action, in crime thriller

police custody. What the nurse does not know is that there by great editing and a driving score. Te visuals are always MOVIE are two sets of criminals who want the injured man and will perfect, which makes watching this flm an extra treat. do whatever it takes to get him. Instead of the usual superhero fghting the baddies, there Samuel’s very pregnant wife (Elena Anaya) is kidnapped is something more tense and also refreshing about having “Point Blank” is a crime thriller that runs full bore right right out of their apartment and held hostage to force the an ordinary man forced to do extraordinary things, in the out of the gate. A wild-ride of chase and thrills with a nurse to deliver his patient to Sartet’s associates. But they manner of classic Hitchcock thrillers. Hitchcock-like everyman resides at its center, a male nurse are not the only ones who want to get their hands on the Tis thriller runs like a train out of control, with hardly a who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and criminal. pause in its twisting, turning path. If you like thriller action gets caught between warring crime fgures. Tis ordinary man fnds himself in a race against time, of the twisty, turning crime world type, where no one is How much talking do you need in a heart-stopping, kick- rival criminals and trigger-happy police to save the lives of what they seem and you never know when you are going butt action thriller? Be honest - not much. Which is why the his wife and unborn child. over the next ledge, “Point Blank” is the flm for you. fact that the non-stop crime thriller “Point Blank” is French Directed by Fred Cavaye with producers Cyril Colbeau- “Point Blank” is easily the most breathless and pulse- should not really matter to fans of the genre. Justin and Jean-Baptiste Dupont, this terrifc race strips the pounding fun of any action thriller in theaters now, which Tose who are not afraid of subtitles already know the genre down to basics and kicks up the thrill factor. Te fact is worth reading a few subtitles. Te flm, in French with French know how to do edgy, breathless crime thrillers, that they eschew the over-the-top efects and go with more English subtitles, is now playing at the Plaza Frontenac having given us “La Femme Nikita” and countless other great human and therefore more visceral action makes the flm Cinema. thrillers. fresh and highly entertaining. Nurse Samuel (Gilles Lellouche) is assigned to care for an Te driving force of the flm is pared down but the restless A - Cate Marquis injured safe-cracker named Sartet (Roschdy Zem) who is in camera work and heart-stopping near-misses are amped up A&E | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | AUGUST 29, 2011 | The Current | 9 Kanye and Jay-Z collaborate suc- cessfully on ‘Watch the Throne’ unpredictability, not one of the MUSIC twelve tracks feels like it was Super groups are, almost without Jay-Z song featuring Kanye or a fail, something less than the sum Kanye track featuring Jay-Z. An of their parts and the new Jay-Z artist supplying a verse to someone and Kanye West collaboration is else’s song is a ubiquitous practice no exception to the rule. But the in the world of hip-hop but that resulting album “Watch the Throne” is not exactly the same as true is still pretty darn good. collaboration. “Watch the Throne” The album’s success is due in is true collaboration. large part to both rappers being And in this collaboration there dedicated to make the album a true is defnitely a third party in the collaboration. West and Jay-Z were roster of top-of-the-line producers in studio together for the duration that form the backbone of this of the album’s recording and it album. Certainly the two men at the shows. They trade lines wildly and album’s forefront have deep wells fnish each other’s rhymes in a way of talent but they beneft greatly that, even after doubtless hours of from the layered beats that often post-production, still retains an air verge on progressive trance in a of spontaneity, though the most way that makes the frst minute of spontaneous moment in the album any given song completely different comes from none other than Will than second, third or fourth minute. Ferrill’s Chaz Michael Michaels. And aside from the album’s After West lets loose one of his producers, other contributors more vulgar lines, the music stops include Beyonce and Kid Cudi as and an enthusiastic Ferrill can be well as the late greats Otis Redding heard saying, “no one knows what it and Curtis Mayfeld. means, it’s provocative...it gets the Even though Jay-Z and West are people going.” probably the two biggest names in “Watch the Throne” should be hip-hop and two of the biggest in appreciated by any fan of either all of pop music currently, the new West or Jay-Z. Standouts include album is largely a response to what “Why I Love You,” a track that other, newer artists have been doing samples heavily from Cassius’s “I for some time now. Love U So,” and “Gotta Have It,” produced by The Neptunes. A - Ryan Krull Because of the album’s

PHOTO COURTESY OF DEF JAM 10 | The Current | AUGUST 29, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | AUGUST 29, 2011 | The Current | 11_ McVicar brings magic, fun MILLENNIUM ONE Features hypnotics to UMSL's Nosh STUDENT CENTER DAY ASHLEY ATKINS Features Editor ONLY thing.” Last Thursday, Josh ence pointed and laughed Hypnotist participant, 9.10 10AM - 3PM McVicar the Trickster, had at their friends on stage. A Lauren Peebles, spent the the audience roaring with few pulled out their phones next hour, after the show, laughter in the JC Penney to savoir the moment. wondering why people were building auditorium at the When McVicar was con- talking about her. University of Missouri-St. fident that the participants “I wish I could say I Louis. had reached their great- knew what experience ex- The University Program est point of relaxation, he actly you are talking about, Board were the organizers started talking about a rise all I know is I feel like I of the event. McVicar has and decrease in temperature have been asleep for a good been at the game since the in the auditorium. Those six to eight hours and I feel tender age of fifteen when on stage went from shiver- refreshed,” Peebles said. “I he would put on magic ing to nearing removing feel like going to go run Fall and hypnotism shows their clothing. What fol- and I suddenly am abso- for his fellow classmates. lowed was the impression lutely in love with the color From then on, he has been that their own lookers were red, everything red makes leadership professionally trained at his sitting in the crowd naked. me feel inspired.” She also craft. So, in reverse, they pointed felt as if she gained courage “I was Google search- to their friends in the audi- WORKSHOP KEY NOTE SPEAKER: FORMER NFL "All I know is I feel like I have been sleep for a PLAYER & CURRENT SPORTS ANALYST good six to eight hours and I feel refreshed." -Lauren Peebles Brandon ing hypnotist and Youtube ence. They were disgusted. and love, all the way down Wlliams searching hypnotist and Next, McVicar asked to her red belt, red cuffs, he seemed to be one of those on stage to help him and her red hair clips. the best one’s in the area,” save Tinker bell by running McVicar had nothing, UPB member, Scott Mor- out into the crowd and but praise for the UMSL rissey, junior, Spanish, said. clapping at the audience. crowd, complimenting After a brief introduc- The scene resembled a pep them on their courteous be- tion and rule declaration rally minus the cheerlead- havior with the show. “You by McVicar, people in the ing outfits. But, the climax do not always get audiences crowd waited in anticipa- of the night happened when that are that respective, but tion as those chosen to be the participants were asked at the same time, willing to hypnotized were placed in to be on the Jerry Springer have fun,” he said. position. When the music Show. Following his program, started to play, different Students were accusing students stayed behind to emotion took over the each other of infidelity. inquire about his secret bunch on stage. Guys, One student accused an- technique. Obviously, determined to keep their other of sleeping with her McVicar did not fail his dominance and dignity, father. The crowd nearly unsuspecting audience smirked in disbelief. Two died. Things were wrapped with his subtle tricks of women sitting upstage were up in a pop dance party. the mind.Is magic real, or blushing in excitement; Audience member, Iffie simply an illusion? While they had clearly committed Ehovuon, junior, criminol- this may remain a question- themselves to the possibil- ogy, enjoyed her friend's REGISTER ONLINE AT: able debate amongst the HTTPS://FUSION.UMSL.EDU/ ity of magic. almost striptease during masses for generations to As his minions shut their the fabricated heat wave on come, there is no quetion- STUDENTLIFE/RETREAT/ eyes, he started to lull them stage, as well as the physical ing one simple fact: people to sleep with the dragging reaction with the audience. remain fascinated by the of his voice. They clung on “My favorite part was the tricks magic can play upon to every word, some barely dancing, it was so hilari- the mind, and will continue avoiding falling out of their ous,” she said. “It was just seeking it out as long as no McVicar The Trickster performs street magic with cards in the Nosh on Thursday. JENNIFER MEAHAN / THE CURRENT chairs. Half of the audi- amazing; I loved every- consistent answer exists. 12 | The Current | AUGUST 29, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | FEATURES

Students decorate a watermelon during the Watermelon Feast on Wednesday in the University Meadows. NIKKI VAHLE / THE CURRENT People gather with community spirit for a good cause and eat a little melon; proceeds benefit Pagedale City ANGIE O’DELL Staff Writer

On the evening of puts on annually in order decorating table drew in Aubuchon, junior, nursing, Nikki Wiltshire, junior, mood in the air. August 24, the staf at the to beneft the Pagedale students by the number, got the game going. communications, said. Student, Yazeed University Meadows, on Community Center, as well some expressing their What started as a few Lead singer, Dave Jackson, Abohaimed, sophomore, the south campus of the as local farmers. “I know all artistic skill through players warming up turned senior, liberal studies, business administration, University of Missouri-St. the watermelon came from rainbows. By the end of into a tournament of paired with the rest of came out for the band’s Louis created and put on Global Farmer’s Market the day, there was a whole healthy competition. Both the band, to give a superb guitarist, Cesar Molina. “I an awesome event known here in Normandy,” Winter table of fancy fruit, best team and community spirit performance, belting out am glad I am supporting as Te Watermelon Feast said. in show going to a melon seemed to run rampant, and popular tunes such as my friend’s band,” for its new, returning and Te event ofered a live with headphones made everyone was having a great “Welcome to the Jungle,” Abohaimed said. International residents. band while students walked from pipe cleaners. Other time. Players were having “Seven Nation Army,” As the event began to People had to bring a about, eating the succulent materials included, but were fun while promoting a good “Sweet Child of Mine,” and wind down, people were canned good to donate to fruit. Guests entertained not limited to paints, stick cause. “Free bird.” People sat by carrying leftover melon the Pagedale Community themselves by taking part on eyeballs and glitter. Te band, comprised of the pool listening to guitar slices and whole melons Center, or in lieu of a in a volleyball tournament, Te volleyball members of the on-campus rifs of classic rock songs. back to their apartments. canned good, they could and a watermelon face tournament started after Mu Alpha, performed as a Students were clapping Attendees left with bring a dollar. painting and decorating increasing numbers of cover band, covering tunes and dancing around a spirit of comraderie According to Arron contest. “I am excited for well-fed students began made famous by popular the pool, causing more and excitement, ready to Winter, night and weekend the music,” Erica Preiss, looking for a way to rock bands. “I like the live people to food out of return to their studies and programming graduate senior, criminal justice, increase their energy. Not band, I know the drummer, their apartments and join extracurriculars, refreshed assistant, this is one of two said. one to sit around, Meadows and I like to eat watermelon the festivities. Tere was and invigorated for the events that the Meadows Te watermelon Leasing Assistant, Ashley too, so it is pretty cool,” a colorful, light-hearted coming challenges. FEATURES | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | AUGUST 29, 2011 | The Current | 13 Welcome Picnic brings joy and excitement to Millennium Student Center to help kick off a new UMSL school year MINHO JUNG News Editor always strive to offer their at Oak Hall. Some students those who are just starting the start of the new fall The University of Mis- we can make a huge con- students options. “There who came to the event new college life], try to semester, students from souri-St. Louis Welcome nection and stay connected are a lot of things to do on showed their anticipation get as involved as pos- other universities in the Picnic, which is sponsored throughout the school campus,” Jessica Long- about the new semester. sible because it will make same area paid a visit to by the Office of Student year.” Pease, assistant director of But the student organiza- your experience a whole UMSL that day in order to Life, was held at the Mil- Student Life lined up Student Life, said. “As a tion members did not lot better.”The Welcome celebrate the fresh begin- lennium Student Center this welcoming picnic, freshman, I think it is re- hesitate to give incoming Picnic in 2011 success- ning of their own semester. on August 21, creating a collaborating with many ally important to find out freshman advice about col- fully ended, opening many “Get connected. Get to friendly vibe for students organizations inside and who came back to school outside of the school to after the long summer make it successful. A va- break. riety of games and events, “Student Life lined up this welcoming picnic, col- “This whole event is which were mostly run by about welcoming our new student organizations, were laborating with many organizations.” students, current students arranged outside of Mil- and our staff, trying to lennium Student Center, bring everybody together capturing many people’s what area you are interest- lege life. opportunities for students know different people from to have a big fun day attention. Those in atten- ed and seek out ways to get “I guess my goal for this to get connected with vari- different offices. Hang out before classes start tomor- dance enjoyed the free food involved on campus.” semester is to balance work ous student organizations as much as you can. Go row. I do believe this is the and t-shirt hand-outs. The Welcome Picnic is and school. I’d like to meet within the campus. talk to your professors. Just largest turnout we have Student Life, an orga- one of the biggest, tra- more people on campus, The Millennium Stu- stay connected. The more had [since the event be- nization that has become ditional annual events at getting more involved,” dent Center stayed packed connected you are, the gan]” Yolanda Wethersby, a staple at UMSL, has UMSL, along with the Megan Powell, senior, com- with students up until the more successful you will manager of the Welcome been planning this spirited Welcome Back beach party munications, said. “[For late evening. Hours before be,” Wethersby said. Center, said. “Hopefully, event since May. They UMSL welcomes students back with 2011 Fall Expo at the Millennium Student Center/the Quad; Student Organizations prepare to open doors

ASHLEY ATKINS Features Editor

Last Wednesday, in the buttons, etc. The humidity out- but med schools our members it is,” vice president of Universi- and Training which provides quad between the Social Sci- side caused the sno-cones to be typically want to go to,” West ty Singers Bryan Ziegler, senior, leadership opportunities for all ence Building and Clark Hall, a crowd favorite. Aside from the said. “We are in St. Louis and a music, said. students on campus. student organizations at the humidity, all was right with the lot of our students aspire to go “It is just paper; ink and “We have a program for first- University of Missouri-St. whether until the wind threat- to Washington University, or paper; black and white.” year students called Emerging Louis came together on mutual ened to tear down the carnival they want to Harvard, or they Ziegler credits his experiences Leaders; it basically takes place ground to show students on tents. want to go to Northwestern. with the choir and his conduc- in the spring,” Coordinator of campus what the university has Planted directly in front of So, we try to get those dream tor, Dr. Jim Henry who makes Leadership and Training, Nick to offer. the Clark Hall entrance was Pre- schools to come.” the music jump off of the page Messing, said. As students streamed into the Med Society member Dorian The University Singers and and come to life. “Each freshman gets paired quad, rushing to their next des- West, junior, biology, who, Sigma Tau Gamma were found Sigma Tau Gamma, a with an upperclassman men- tination, they were greeted by without hesitation, relied on smack dab in the center of military-based fraternity, was tor and it goes from January a sea of red and white carnival his presence alone to convince the social event, vying for the founded by veterans from World to April and they attend dif- tents. students of the benefit of join- attention of the student body. War I in 1920. ferent leadership workshops A student was sure to find ing Pre-Med Society. According University Singers tried to “Our fraternity is like a home throughout that.” Leadership a club that would satisfy their to West, the main purpose of charm their way through the away from home,” Sigma Tau and Training has an advanced need for a social life in a world the society is to help students event with their pleasant harmo- Gamma member Patrick Barry, leaders program in the fall for of academia. The U student get into medical school whether nies. When they caught a fish (a sophomore, criminology, said. upper-classman. radio station was present, along that involves the paperwork side student) they would pitch their “What sets us apart is the fact Towards the end of the three with Black Leadership Organiz- of the application or vigorously group. that we are all there to lean on hour event, St. Louis Rams ing Counsel, Psychology Club, studying for the MCAT’s, de- “University Singers offers our each other, help each other out.” mascot Rampage graced the Student Government Associa- pending on one another for any students the opportunity for a Walking back to the Millen- campus with his presence. He tion, etc. unanswered questions. life-changing, musical experi- nium Student Center, one could shimmied about with bowls of Every tent offered something “We focus on campus visits, ence and that is really our goal, not help but run into the tent of candy in each hand. A woman different, popcorn: sno-cones, not from just any med school, because when you are just sing- Office and Student Life. They was so caught off guard that she ing words and notes, that is all were promoting Leadership tripped over a rock. 14 | The Current | AUGUST 29, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | SPORTS UMSL Tritons look forward to an exciting and competitve 2011 season

ELI DAINS Staff Writer

With Labor Day weekend approaching, the high energy match-up between two teams when the women’s team hosts Lindenwood , considering their 6-0-2 road record in 2010, wait is nearly over for the Fall 2011 Triton’s ath- picked to fnish at the top of the western division University. the 2011 men’s soccer team has their home letic season to begin. Troughout the semester , of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Te men’s team plays in two tournaments, opener on Sunday, September 11 at 2:30 p.m. there will be a plethora of opportunities to take Rounding out Labor Day weekend, the the Art Peterson Invitational September 9 and versus Illinois-Springfeld. Coach Dan King, in your favorite sports, but some of the season’s women’s soccer team hosts Lindenwood Univer- 10 at Western Illinois and the Wash U Tourna- brings to the feld a squad that is “team orient- hottest match-ups across the board will be tak- sity on Sunday, September 4. Te team enters ment September 16 and 17, before hosting Lin- ed” and very balanced ofensively. According to ing place early in the season, so be prepared to come out and cheer on your Tritons’. Following is on tap for the beginning of the semester: Te 2011 Tritons’ athletics season starts of “Te 2011 Tritons athletics season starts of with a bang with a bang on Friday, September 2 when the Volleyball program kicks of the season hosting on Friday, September 2...” the second annual “Triton Classic” tournament. the season ranked 11th in the GLVC Coaches denwood University on September 21. Coach King the 2011 team is “very hungry this Of the fve teams competing in the event, three Poll, but looks to improve on that ranking and While they do not play in any St. Louis tour- year, and ready to make a statement about the made the NCAA tournament in 2010, so we secure a berth in the GLVC Tournament. naments this season, there are several semi-local level of play that we’re bringing to the feld.” should be treated to a weekend of highly com- Te women’s soccer program is celebrating opportunities to catch Tritons women’s golf in Friday, September 16, the team plays host to petitive volleyball. its 30th anniversary this season, and will com- action in 2011. Although they begin tourna- St. Joseph’s for Labor Union Night/Pat Hogan On Friday, the Tritons will play Wayne State memorate the founding members of the team ment play in Wisconsin on September 12 for Memorial Night. Hogan was part of the UMSL University-Michigan at 10 a.m., and Gannon during a ceremony at their game against Ken- the Green Bay Phoenix Invite, they will be much 1973 Division II National Championship Team University at 5:30 p.m. Saturday sees them tucky Wesleyan College on Friday, October 14. closer to home September 25 for the Midwest and received inductions into the STL Soccer matched up against the University of North Ala- Also part of the Labor Day weekend festivi- Shootout at the Annbriar Golf Course in Water- Hall of Fame in 2007 and the UMSL Athletic bama at 11:30 a.m. and Lindenwood University ties at UMSL, are the men’s and women’s tennis loo, Illinois. Also, on October 10 the team will Hall of Fame in 2010 before passing away last at 7 p.m. program’s “Alumni Matches,” which are being host the UMSL Triton Invite at Gateway Golf year. During the game, the frst recipient of the Te following weekend, on Saturday, Sep- held on September 3. After that, your next op- Links in Madison, Illinois. Pat Hogan Memorial Scholarship will be hon- tember 10, the Tritons will play host to Rock- pritunity to catch Tritons Tennis on their newly After playing their frst three games on the ored. Keep an eye out for further sports news in hurst University in what promises to be a very resurfaced home court will be September 14 road, which may not be quite so bad as it sounds upcoming issues.

Previewing Campus Recreation opportunities and improvements

YUSEF ROACH Web Editor

Big things are happening this year at the “We stay abreast of the newest recreation setting, one more conducive to being active. the college atmosphere you’re usually lost at University of Missouri- St. Louis Campus trends and evaluate our oferings on an on- “What we have planned [is to] add tread- frst. Campus Recreation ofers the students Recreation department. With renovations going basis so that we can continue to imple- mills, ellipticals, the newest Adaptive Mo- a chance to get to know others who have being made to the Mark Twain Recreational ment responsive changes and new activities tion Trainers, bikes and steppers complete similar interests. Our intramurals, wellness, Center and exciting excursions and activities for our diverse campus community.” with ‘Personal Viewing Screens’ for an excit- martial arts and workout facilities naturally being planned by Campus Rec, this year is Rec Treks are thrilling of-campus student ing entertainment package while you work bring people and create a social atmosphere certain to be as exciting as possible. excursions sponsored by Campus Recreation out,” Larry Cofn, assistant athletic director that makes making friends easy.” Te department is the largest student em- designed to be inexpensive, but yield an ex- of Recreational Services and Facilities, said. Te recreational season kicks of this se- ployer on campus, stafng over 40 students tremely high fun factor. “Additional free weight and selected equip- mester on Monday, September 5 with Rae during the year supervised by the three full- “Our goal is to reach out to students and ment will be modernized and upgraded as Mohrmann, a retired teacher, marathon run- time administrative employees. Tey ofer provide low-cost, fun and relaxing adven- well. I think you are going to see a transfor- ner and certifed ftness instructor ofering his intramural team sports, wellness classes to ac- tures away from campus.” Mrs. Steinmetz mation of our ftness center into a snazzy club “Silver Moves” aerobics class, a well-balanced commodate students’ personal ftness needs continues, “We hope to enhance student life -type atmosphere.” program dedicated to improving mobil- and special events such as bingo, poker and by providing rewarding opportunities to try Te Campus Recreation department, lo- ity, muscular strength, endurance, fexibility trivia nights; activities specifcally catering to new things, see new places and meet new cated in the Mark Twain building on North and cardiovascular ftness. First up for intra- the UMSL crowd. people. Rec Treks include such activities as Campus, is dedicated to providing recre- murals is a tennis tournament being ofered “Te most popular Campus Rec activities rock climbing, canoeing, skiing, snowboard- ational, physical opportunities for students Saturday, September 10 at 9:30 a.m. on the are the team sport leagues such as coed vol- ing, horseback riding, paintball, laser tag and at UMSL. Tey strive to promote the ftness Mark Twain Tennis Courts; the entry dead- leyball, fag football and indoor soccer. Also more.” and social well-being of the student body line is September 8. very popular are our wellness classes, special Among the changes being made to recre- here at UMSL, particularly with regard to “Our Motto is ‘We have something for ev- events, and of-campus Rec Treks,” Pamela ational facilities and equipment this year, is newer students. eryone’” Larry Cofn said, “and, in fact, we Steinmetz, manager of Intramurals and Rec- an elaborate upgrade to the university’s ftness “I speak from personal experience,” Cof- do.” Intrigued? Visit umsl.edu to learn more reation, said. center, one ultimately resulting in a stimulant fn said, “When you make the transition to about upcoming Campus Recreation events! SPORTS | | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | AUGUST 29, 2011 | The Current | 15 Sports UMSL Student continues legacy of golf excellence in St. Louis

JANACA SCHERER Managing Editor

Ryan Penfeld, senior, business adminis- Penfeld has plenty on his plate to keep him tration, has been making waves ever since he busy and help him perfect his game. picked up a golf club. But this time he has hit Currently playing in the Oklahoma the number one spot in a big way. open, Penfeld will soon be heading back to Originally from Oklahoma, Penfeld even- Missouri for the Jim Jackson Invitational, tually made his way to University of Missouri- the Missouri Commerce Bank Open and St. Louis. During his four years on the team, the Hieronymus Cup Matches. Penfeld has been winning tournaments, help- “Honestly, I do not have any expecta- ing players and lowering his average. tions [for the tournaments] at this time. I Outside of school, he is just as big a star, like to start out each tournament with a having just won at the Metropolitan Amateur pretty calm mindset. I feel when you have Golf Association (MAGA) Tournament, beat- a lot of expectations, it adds pressure on to ing over 200 other players for the champion- what is already a difcult game,” Penfeld ship title. His win will get his name placed on says. the Tom Blair Trophy, right beside other golf- Penfeld is still enrolled at UMSL cur- “Outside of school, he is just as big a star, having just won at the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association.” ing greats who have also won the tournament. rently. “I have one semester left and plan on In the tournament, held on August 11 to enjoying it,” Penfeld says. Along with his 13, Penfeld fought through the pack of play- studies, Penfeld is also working on his golf ers to the top. “It was fun playing in the fnal game for many upcoming events. group on the last day with a bunch of really Playing numerous tournaments for the good players in the feld trying to chase me Tritons, Penfeld has led his team to victory down for the top spot,” Penfeld said. while perfecting his game the entire time. Among the competitors in the tournament Named the Great Lakes Valley Conference were a few UMSL classmates and other stu- Golfer of the Month and winning multiple dents from local colleges. Penfeld enjoys the medals, Penfeld’s name is sure to continue challenge of playing fellow students, saying, being mentioned as long as he has a club “We all have a friendly rivalry and we are all in his hand. extremely happy and proud when one of us For more information about the Men’s gets to taste success.” Golf team and Penfeld, visit www.umsltri- In the future, Penfeld has high hopes for tons.com. With a champion like Penfeld his golf career. With several tournaments having come from the Triton forge, great Ryan Penfeld, graduate from UMSL, wins the Metropolitan Annual Golf Championships at coming up and his graduation from UMSL, things can be seen for the Men’s Golf team. the St. Louis Country Club. JENNIFER MEAHAN / THE CURRENT WANT MORE SPORTS? VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.thecurrent-online.com

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Children are our future – bad of a deal at frst glance. For the moment, yes, it’s only Te Tea Party likes to Founding Father and stated but apparently, only the rich After all, low-income stu- graduate students feeling the paint themselves as a grass- that the Revolutionary War ones, according to Speaker of dents will continue to re- (supposedly)austerity-driven roots organization, proudly battles of Lexington and the House John Boehner. ceive badly-needed loans and ire of the Republican party. telling anyone who will still Concord took place in New Boehner’s latest defcit re- repayment assistance, and However, when it comes to listen that they are by the Hampshire.(For the record, duction plan would, among unsubsidized loans will con- people like those leading the people and for the people. John Quincy Adams was other things, essentially elim- tinue to be available for all modern Republican party Tea Party politicians dress eight when the republic was inate future subsidized feder- students. What’s the problem and the American conserva- themselves up as populists, formed, and Lexington and al loans to graduate students. here, then? Well, one has to tive movement as a whole, spouting empty nothings Concord are both in Massa- In addition, a number of ex- read between the lines. history teaches us that if one about “the real America” chusetts.) isting loans would be shifted First of all, how much gives them an inch, they’ll and couching their us- Te Tea Party has always from the subsidized program money will this really save try to take a mile. versus-them diatribes in as demonstrated a staggering Jeremy Zschau to the unsubsidized one over the country? Boehner’s bill Te United States is the much patriotic, populist ignorance of the history and a period of ten years. suggests that the elimination only industrialized country rhetoric as they can muster. Constitution of the country the Tea Party has repeat- Yes, the savings would be of federal interest subsidies that does not subsidize the Don’t be fooled. they claim to cherish above edly appealed to the fear of used to fund the Pell Grant on student loans would save education of its citizens, and Te Tea Party began as all else. But Bachmann’s the American people in an program, which is another the country roughly $18 bil- the Republicans seem to be- an expression of irrational most recent gafe is a perfect attempt to move the coun- important program for stu- lion between 2012 and 2021. lieve this is something to be partisan anger, and has only example of why the teabag- try backward, not forward. dents. But that isn’t the crux We spend $300 million per proud of. America’s wealth devolved from there. Tey gers would be just as much Tey have repeatedly shown of the problem. Te problem day in Afghanistan. Con- disparity is already among have turned into a collec- of a disaster at foreign pol- a willingness to invent a is that Boehner is proposing gratulations, Mr. Boehner, the worst in the developed tion of extremist political icy as they would be when bogeyman to further their this change even in the face you’ve just managed to fund world, and given that income hacks who will say anything it comes to domestic policy. aims if no true threat exists of the results of a recently- two more months of George is generally tied to education if they believe it will further In a recent radio inter- – which the Soviet Union released study from the Bush’s decade-long war. level(and vice versa, in many their political aims and in- view, Michele Bachmann does not, having collapsed Department of Education, Tis is a perfect example cases), the Republicans are crease their support among said that many people she in 1991. which suggests that both the of the right’s war on the mid- making things even worse by their rabidly devoted base. had spoken to were afraid History tells us that quite cost of graduate school and dle class. Going by modern slowly placing higher edu- Take the current crop of of “the rise of the Soviet literally any government, be graduate students’ reliance trends, the more educated cation out of reach of those Tea Party leaders; one need Union.” It’s impossible it democratic or autocratic, on fnancial aid is increasing. one is, the more likely one who cannot aford it on their look no further than their to know exactly what she that rules on a platform of Tankfully, the Repub- is to vote Democrat. Tat own. When coupled with current standard bearer, meant by that statement; in fear and xenophobia can not licans aren’t trying to com- dichotomy has only become the ever-increasing costs of Michele Bachmann, to see any case, whether she either and will not endure through pletely dismantle the federal more pronounced in recent tuition, this seems like noth- proof in action. committed yet another gafe true hardship. Before they student fnancial aid appara- years; the Republican Party’s ing but a recipe for ultimate, Bachmann seems to have by confusing the Russian continue to embarrass tus. As mentioned, the Pell anti-education and anti- long-term disaster. Appar- taken the place of Sarah Federation with its commu- themselves into eventual Grant program will continue intellectual stance is clear. ently, the Republicans never Palin - who now seems con- nist predecessor or was voic- oblivion, Michele Bach- to be fully funded, and eco- All one has to do is look at learned the lesson that so- tent in her role as kingmak- ing the opinion that people mann and her Tea Party nomically disadvantaged stu- the current front-runners in ciety is only as strong as its er for the far right - as the fear the rise of another So- compatriots might want to dents will continue to receive the race for the Republican weakest member. Tea Party’s standard bearer. viet Union is immaterial. take lessons from the same repayment assistance thanks presidential nomination to Unsigned editorials refect She certainly displays Palin’s What is relevant is the Soviet Union, Nazi Germa- to IBR, or Income-Based Re- see that. the majority viewpoint of Te gift for distorting facts and insight that comments ny, the 18th century’s abso- payment, a program created Te Republicans don’t Current’s Editorial Board: mangling language, at the like hers and those of her lutist France or any other under President Obama’s want educated voters; they Matthew Poposky, Minho very least. Her list of gafes teabagger compatriots give number of oppressive, fear- 2009 student aid reform want loyal and obedient vot- Jung, Ashley Atkins, Cate is nearly as impressive as into the Tea Party’s mind- mongering governments package. ers, and they don’t have too Marquis, Jennifer Meahan, that of the Mama Grizzly set. Teir vision is locked that have vanished onto the In fact, the whole thing many of those among the Jeremy Zschau and Janaca herself; in the past, Bach- not on today’s America, but trash heap of history. doesn’t really look like that “elitist intellectual” crowd. Scherer. mann’s confused the movie on America as it was during On second thought, per- star John Wayne with the the Cold War. From Sarah haps everyone might be bet- serial killer John Wayne Palin’s jumbled yet ominous ter of if Bachmann and her What do you think? Gacy, wished Elvis Presley comments about Russia ilk went the same way. a happy birthday on the during the 2008 presiden- Jeremy Zschau is the Opin- www.thecurrent-online.com. anniversary of his death, tial election to Bachmann’s ions Editor and a columnist called John Quincy Adams a Soviet Union comment, for Te Current. 18 | The Current | AUGUST 29, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | OPINIONS SCIENCE MATTERS POP CULTURE WITH POPOSKY Washington shaken up, but Life is full of experiences: get out not by an election, for once there and push the boundaries

Tere was a big shake-up stronger ones, 3.5 or above. Life is short, people. Tis singular aspect is thus: bore- in Washington, D.C., but States in the western and is a fact of life: get over it. dom (often denied), ‘patrio- neither Congress nor an elec- northwestern U.S. are in the Te problem with this is not tism’ to one’s course through tion are at fault this time. top ten for earthquakes. Mis- so much that people refuse life and, eventually, a near Te fault lies with good old souri ranks 16th, in the next to accept that life is short, hatred of those who refuse Mother Earth. ten along with Colorado and but rather that some seem to conform to the prescribed Earthquakes are a com- some other southwestern to forget how to deal with a method of living. mon experience in Califor- and central states. Maine is short life. Case in point: an overly- nia, Hawaii and Alaska. Here also in that group but other Tere are many solutions committed philanthropist is Missouri, we are used to East Coast states, including to this scientifc fact. Some for a specifc cause may fnd living with the specter of the Virginia, have had relatively devote the entirety of their any who does not agree with “big one” from the New Ma- few quakes. Te same is true Cate Marquis time to a singular task or said philanthropic course to Matthew B. Poposky drid Fault Zone, located in of most Southern states and objective, hoping to improve be “lacking in concern for southeastern Missouri. But upper Midwestern states, al- where the far-younger rock one aspect of the world as their world.” However, that and relaxation are still nec- an earthquake is a new feel- though all have had at least absorbs some of the shaking. thoroughly as possible. Oth- other individual may simply essary for human beings to ing for most people on the one in the past 30 years. Tat means the earthquake is ers may retire to the simplic- believe that other concerns prosper, and those who do East Coast. Eight states, ranging from more intense at the epicenter, ity and elasticity inherent to deserve a greater deal of at- not recognize this fact are On August 23, Wash- Wisconsin to Florida, have but is prevented from travel- the lives of drug-addicts. tention. often spiteful towards others ington D.C., New York and had none. ing as far. In the east, with Yet others will commit Case two relates a stoner who fnd a great deal of en- other East Coast residents Virginia’s August 23 earth- older rock, earthquakes have themselves to working over- who believes that caring for joyment in their lives. were rattled by an earthquake occurred in the Cen- a more widespread efect. ly-much (not to be confused anything in the world is sim- Balance is a point this quake measured at 5.8 mag- tral Virginia Seismic Zone. Although damage from with being “muchier,” in the ply a waste of time. Tese column pushes quite often. nitude on the Richter scale. Te most notable earthquake the August 23 Virginia earth- words of Te Hatter), forget- extremists will often describe Be it balance of work ethics, Te epicenter was near the in that zone was in 1875, quake appears minor, there ting what it is like to enjoy a the world as nothing more balance of personal life activ- small town of Mineral, Vir- believed to be about a mag- was one event that is signif- moment of relaxation. than a conspiracy-ridden ities or any sort of balancing ginia, 135 miles southwest of nitude 4.5. Te strong earth- cant for earthquake prepared- None of these lifestyles, mess, in which any action for that matter. Just please Washington, D.C. Te quake quake ever recorded in Vir- ness. A nuclear power plant however, is truly conducive is taken with the distinct do not attempt to balance was a shallow one, but the ginia was a magnitude 5.9 in in Virginia shut down, as a to the expansion of the hu- understanding that a greedy on top of a building. Tat is area is rocky and the tremor May 1897, centered in Giles precaution but the event re- man condition. Human be- reaction will follow. Simply dangerous. transmitted to areas unused County, VA. Te strongest veals our continued compla- ings are creatures of diversity put, these individuals need But seriously, fnd a bal- to earthquakes. to hit the East Coast was in cency about nuclear power and acquisition. We do not good reason to justify a life ance in life, dear readers. Actually, there was a mag- 1886, a magnitude 7.3, cen- plant safety and unexpected expand our experiences and lacking any direction, and Tis column does not rant nitude 5.3 earthquake in tered near Charleston, South natural disasters. It is a sub- self-worth by simply confn- thus insult those who at- simply to rant: it rants in the Colorado earlier that same Carolina. ject that leaped to interna- ing ourselves to a single path tempt to move through the hopes of improving the hu- day, one that actually caused Virginia is about in the tional attention after Japan’s of enrichment. world at any pace. man condition in this world. more damage, although dam- center of the North Ameri- tsunami and nuclear disaster. Rather, our lives are im- Finally, we have those Do not sit in a dark room, age from both quakes seems can tectonic plate, which Germany heeded that wake- proved through the expe- who have forgotten the con- hating the rest of the world minor. But what happens on extends out into the mid- up call by planning to phase- rience of new, changing cept of “fun” and now pump for enjoying some aspect of the East Coast always seems Atlantic. Te area does not out nuclear power. Making things, and through the their entire being into noth- life that is alien in nature: to be bigger news, probably receive many signifcant a nuclear power plant com- balance of a wide variety of ing more than work. While rather, attempt to learn because so many large me- earthquakes, ones that can pletely safe from all natural activities. Tis is not to say it is entirely true that work about it, embrace new ex- dia outlets are based in the be felt by people. However, disasters is near-impossible that one should never have is a necessity in order to al- periences, and love life a bit East, along with the majority Virginia did feel some of and the price of failure is far a down moment, but rather, low advancement (not only more each day. Growth, be of their audience. It always the 1811-1812 New Madrid higher than for conventional be sure that activities which of the self, but of society as it personal or otherwise, re- magnifes coverage all of their earthquakes. fossil fuel or renewable-ener- take the time between “down a whole: nothing is accom- quires diversity. weather and natural events. Whether a quake is shal- gy power plants, as the Japa- time” are varied. plished without efort), a life Matthew B. Poposky is Ed- According to the United low or deep, and the geologic nese disaster attests. Te problem which arises devoted to naught but work itor-in-Chief and a columnist States Geological Survey, conditions around it, efect Mother Nature has re- from containing oneself to a does nobody any good. Rest for Te Current. the top three U.S. states how widely the shaking is felt. minded us on several oc- for earthquakes are Alaska, Te Virginia quake was felt casions recently that she California and Hawaii, in across a wide range because it often does the unexpected. descending order. In the was a shallow earthquake and Shouldn’t we play it safe and continental 48 states, earth- because of the geology of the plan ahead? WHAT DO YOU THINK? quakes tend to occur more eastern U.S. Te rock in the Cate Marquis is Arts and often in the west, which has eastern part of the country is Entertainment Editor and a Let us know at www.thecurrent-online.com both more quakes and more much older than in the west, columnist for Te Current.

Is BART’s denial of cell phone service a violation of free speech? The platforms belong to BART’s denial of service is BART, they are within their a definite violation of the rights to control service First Amendment Te First Amendment on several occasions. One of were to stop possible ways When it comes to plac- make the organization of ment is being completely dis- promises us the freedom of the frst instances of this hap- people could send informa- ing limitations on individu- such protests more difcult, carded by BART ofcials and speech. As we know, it al- pening was in 2007 when Ve- tion to populate these gath- als’ First Amendment rights, they shut of cell phone ser- they should be reprimanded lows us to be able to say and rizon Wireless shut of their erings, and due to increasing what may seem like a small vice on their platforms, citing or punished. Businesses sim- promote anything we want customers’ ability to text for levels of interest and public tactic of control can easily the disturbance and agitation ply should not have the right to say. Groups can assemble, a certain period of time to outcry, stop a possible riot lead to a slippery slope of un- of commuters. to place limitations on indi- protest and dispute any mat- stop a deliberate text spam- that the protests could have constitutional censorship. If Under the guise of being viduals’ constitutional rights. ter they want to in public. ming, as well as other related formed. limitations on the right to “business savvy,” BART of- It is a shame that such a However, free speech is not protests that were spreading Tere seems to be no free speech and assembly be- fcials have illegally violated tragic and unfortunate event always protected everywhere; throughout their network. stronger evidence that sug- come a legitimate method of peoples’ First Amendment has become a catalyst for the in this case, in California, Even though people were not gests any infringement on controlling the masses, it will right to free speech. If the clichéd age-old fght against the Bay Area Rapid Tran- able to text for a certain peri- the freedom of speech in any completely jeopardize the founding fathers were alive “the man,” in this case the big sit (BART) incident where od of time, it was not infring- case. At frst glance it might, fundamental belief that indi- today, their Twitter accounts business that is BART. BART ofcials shut of cell ing on their rights to freedom but looking through the viduals’ freedoms hold great- and Facebook profles would Nonetheless, it is vital to phone towers to purposely of speech because they were BART ofcials’ reactions on er weight than a bureaucratic most likely be inundated the survival of free speech disrupt the use of text mes- trying to stop a possible crisis the protests, protecting the blanket of central principles. with ferocious objections to in this country to promptly saging and social media use on what was essentially their people of California seems A prime example of a the BART ofcials’ actions. act to put an end to BART for protestors against previ- property. Tey were simply to be top priority compared First Amendment censor- But this goes far beyond ofcials’ unconstitutional ous police actions. acting in the best interest to having groups rallying ship tactic can be found in a merely illegal act. Statutes censorship. If people let this Protestors were starting to of their customers as well as against the shooting of the the actions of California’s Bay are in place for many rea- unlawful act slide the only gather in and around BART their company. knife wielding homeless Area Rapid Transit (BART) sons, a major one being to question left is what’s next? facilities because of a previous From the reports thus far, man, because he was a pos- ofcials. In response to the deter certain behaviors that If big businesses are al- incident with a homeless man the cell phone towers were sible threat, it had to be dealt police shooting of a knife- compromise the fundamen- lowed at will to place limi- who was apparently wielding of for about three hours in with in the most professional wielding homeless man on a tal beliefs this country relies tations on individuals’ fun- a knife in public. Te police the areas and transit stations manner and with the people’s BART platform, several pro- on. In this case, the actions damental rights in order believed he was a threat and in which BART has jurisdic- best interests in mind. tests of the police shooting of BART ofcials could have to save face, make a quick shot him to death when he tion. It seems that there will With the retaliation of were arranged through the far reaching consequences on buck or control the masses, failed to submit, which was always be a group of people the hacker collective called use of social media websites how the right to free speech where would we draw the the initial spark that caused who won’t follow directions Anonymous, who claimed re- such as Facebook and Twitter. is interpreted. In the interest line? Point blank, BART of- the protests. from the police, even though sponsibility for the subsquent Now this is where every- of freedom, the First Amend- fcials are guilty of violating Te idea for shutting of the police are sworn to pro- hacking of the BART website thing gets complicated. Af- ment must not be toyed with. the First Amendment. If un- cell towers to stop protests tect and serve the people in and systems, things seem to ter several citizen protests on By shutting of peoples’ constitutional censorship this is not without precedent. their jurisdiction the best be escalating beyond simple BART platforms, BART of- access to cell phone service blatant is allowed, it could It is an issue that has been they can. Te best way that protests and moving towards fcials decided to handle the on BART platforms in an at- lead to a slippery slope that dealt with in the past by they sought to protect citi- a full-blown clash over the ex- situation swiftly and domi- tempt to shut down citizen ends in the loss of the rights First Amendment activists zens using the BART system tent of free speech rights. neeringly. In an attempt to protests, the First Amend- of the individual. 20 | The Current | AUGUST 29, 2011 | WWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM | | EXTRAS

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