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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]. Vol. 51 Issue 1541 The Current October 2, 2017 UMSL’S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWS The 2017 State of the University Address Focuses on UMSL Success aubrey Byron News Editor

he State of the University Ad- Tdress of University of Missou- ri–St. Louis was held at 3 p.m. on Sept. 27. Chancellor Thomas George gave an address on the state of UMSL, highlighting several positive achievements and developments of the past year. “I know we’ve had a lot of challenges, particularly at the Universi- ty of Missouri system the last few years, but here at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, we’re alive and well,” he said. Among the notable achievements were awards from well- known publications around the country. Business Insider named the university “#1 for Affordability.” The Chancellor noted that the distinction is only classified among the MICHAEL PLUMB/ THE CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/ top 220 colleges in the U.S. UMSL Chancellor's Awards given out at the University Address to celebrate their dedication and service to UMSL. was also named “Best for Vets” by UMSL has enjoyed increased Total enrollment at UMSL is tain college classes for dual credit. St. Louis Public Radio, an asset Military Times for the third con- enrollment in its freshman class currently 16,600, with 7,662 under- Individual programs have of UMSL, has expanded significant- secutive year. It was named one of this year with an 11 percent increase. graduate students, 2,756 graduate earned distinction at UMSL as well. ly over the past year. It assumed op- “America’s Best Colleges” by Forbes Freshman are coming in with higher students, 172 doctoral students, and The International Business depart- erational and programming duties and ranks fifth nationally for adult ACT scores and GPA’s, beating the 6,000 Advanced Credit Program ment was ranked 24th nationally. It of Missouri Science and Technolo- learners according to Best College national average. Incoming transfer (ACP) students. ACP students are has been in the “Top 25” business gy’s public radio station. This comes Value. students have stayed consistent. high school students attending cer- schools for 15 consecutive years. continued on page 3 Gregory Ward is UMSL’s New Grounds Supervisor Kat Riddler projects like turf and garden reno- Managing Editor vation, water-garden renovations, and building hardscapes for numer- t is pretty easy to see the Uni- ous uses. Iversity of Missouri-St. Louis was Ward is looking forward to originally the site of a golf course working on the campus and start- with the hilly landscape and big ing his own projects. Ward hopes to patches of grass. Will that vision of focus on “Setting a plan in motion to campus be changing with the new boost our campus aesthetics and to Grounds Supervisor Gregory Ward? enliven our campus green spaces.” The certified arborist joined Larry Eisenberg, associate vice the UMSL towards the end of July. chancellor of planning and con- Ward’s background is in public struction said, “Greg is hardworking horticulture— the science and art and enthusiastic in his approach to of cultivating ornamental plants, campus Grounds, and brings a fresh fruits, vegetables and creating gar- outlook and new ideas to the depart- dens. He worked and studied public ment. His passion for landscaping is horticulture at Longwood Gardens obvious to all of us that work closely in Kennet Square, Pennsylvania. with Greg, and we are confident that Ward said, “From early on, I've he will make great improvements to had a fascination with the natural the campus environment over time.” world, mainly plants. As I grew old- THE CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/ Before coming to UMSL, Ward er and began exploring career paths, Gregory Ward helped put in the new turf in front of the MSC. worked as a horticulturist at St. Lou- public horticulture piqued my inter- all to see in the garden. The theme said, “We chose Araucaria araucana in an ex-situ cultivation in a formal is Children’s Hospital and helped est as I enjoy educating and talking was Behind the Garden Gates in or Monkey Puzzle tree as our plant setting.” oversee their 7,5000 square foot plants with non-plants people.” 2013. Ward and his partner on the to showcase in a pretend in-situ sit- Prior to Longwood, Ward rooftop therapy garden. He also While at Longwood, Ward was project showed the relationship be- uation, where it has recently been worked for a high-end residential worked at Forest Park Forever with required to work on a year-long cap- tween collecting plants in-situ and collected and placed into a Wardian gardening firm in Richmond, Vir- moving to St. Louis in the winter of stone project that is displayed for introduction into cultivation. Ward Case; neighbored by the same plant ginia. He was part of many large continued on page 4 What’s Inside:

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Michael Plumb hosting campus community forums. sation. To finish up the forum, group Editor-in-Chief The forums were held at various members were asked to rate the locations umsl from September 26 questions and topics based on im- he Chancellor’s Cultural to September 28. The topic of the portance to them and their impact TDiversity Council (CCDC) has forums were to openly discuss the on their community on the sheets of be working diligently to gather in- recent Stockley verdict and the im- paper provided. The different colors formation about the culture and pact the case had on the University of red, blue, and yellow correlated to atmosphere of umsl and find ways of Missouri-St. Louis community. represent topics that were thought to learn, inform, and apply change The forum formed a group and was to be of the most importance, blue when appropriate. The latest of informed to ask questions that they dots for moderate importance, and their effort is with the Office of wanted to be more informed about yellow for minimal importance. Diversity Equity and Inclusion in or that could spark engaging conver- JOHN DEASY/ THE CURRENT JOHN DEASY/ One of the groups in the Millennium Student Center on Wednesday. State of the University Address continued from page 1 has issued 11,000 degrees to 8,000 ships, facilities, and programs. after the acquisition of Quincy’s individuals, 70 percent of whom In November 2018, a team from public radio a few years ago. The reside in St. Louis. The university the Higher Learning Commission chancellor called St. Louis Public spends $50 million on services and will visit UMSL as part of the pro- Radio the “best balanced reporting.” $150 million on new construction cess of renewing accreditation. A recent climate survey on cam- and renovations. It also is a found- UMSL’s last reaccreditation was pus revealed a “comfortable, pro- ing partner of Cortex and recruit- passed with “flying colors” accord- gressive environment to live and ed Express Scripts to the St. Louis ing to the Chancellor and plans for it work.” The majority of survey par- campus. to be as successful this time around. ticipants reported feeling safe on UMSL is a primary partner After the address, a series of campus, and 75 percent of partici- along with Ameren and Capital In- awards were given out, honoring pants reported being comfortable or novators in the first-ever acceler- employees of the month in the 2016-

MICHAEL PLUMB/THE CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/THE very comfortable. ator to focus primarily on energy 2017 school year, the Chancellor’s Groups were formed at the various forums to work through problems posed by the UMSL’s campus has grown sig- technologies. The Ameren Acceler- Award for Excellence in a variety of facilitator at each table. nificantly in 2017. The Anheus- ator assesses, mentors, and invests categories, the Gerald and Deanne er-Busch Hall opened in fall and in energy technology startup com- Gitner Excellence in Teaching became home to the College of panies. The program was launched Award, and Service of Twenty-Five Business Administration, and SSM in the spring of 2017 to fund and Years and Fifty Years. Bob L. Hen- Health just opened a new outpatient mentor start-ups to spark innova- son, professor of the department of center last week. tion and create jobs in Missouri and physics and astronomy was awarded An important measurement is a 12-week program. Service of Fifty Years and received a of UMSL’s success is not just the This is the fourth consecutive standing ovation from the audience. achievements of the university, but year that the campus has raised its contribution to the larger region. more than $26 million in gifts and The Chancellor noted that UMSL pledges from donors for scholar- MICHAEL PLUMB/THE CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/THE Some of the suggestions voted on by the group answering different questions about how to move UMSL forward after the Stockley verdict.

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he following is a series of dai- top checked out by a former student Tly crime and incident reports and never returned in Marillac Hall. issued by the University of Missou- At 1:38 p.m. two UMSL students ri- St. Louis Police Department be- were involved in a minor alterca- tween September 21 and September tion in MSC South Parking Garage. MICHAEL PLUMB/THE CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/THE 27. One left prior to the arrival of UMSL Chancellor George speaking about UMSL's graduation rate. September 21: At 1:30 p.m. an PD. At 2 p.m. an UMSL staff mem- UMSL student notified UMSL PD of ber reported a fraudulent email an ex-parte order. At 3:30 p.m. a visi- seeking a wire transfer. At 5:20 p.m. tor to campus reported to be yelling there was an accident in West Drive Currently Involved Column in the Millennium Student Center, Parking Garage involving two ve- left the campus prior to arrival of hicles. There were no injuries and his week in the Office of Stu- Member Institute is a one-day con- Student Government Association, UMSL PD. At 4:32 p.m. an UMSL only minor damage. An UMSL stu- Tdent Involvement at the Uni- ference open to all UMSL students. UMSL Police, and Residential Life student reported their LinkedIn dent reported an iPhone stolen on versity of Missouri-St. Louis: The focus of this year’s Summit is to & Housing to make UMSL safer. account appeared to have been September 21. • Todrick Hall Live! is coming engage and educate participants in • Guys, Gals, and Non-binary hacked. At 5 p.m. an UMSL student September 26: At 1:43 p.m. a to UMSL. Students, be sure to pur- the areas of diversity and social jus- pals – Join the Office of Student reported i-buds stolen from a char- found purse containing personal chase your discounted tickets for tice. Lunch will be provided. Learn Involvement and PRIZM: UMSL’s ger in the Social Science Building. items was turned in to UMSL PD. It the Office of Student Involvement more and register by viewing the Queer-Trans-Straight Alliance for September 22: At 2:20 p.m. an was held for safekeeping. At 10:32 Speaker Series: Todrick Hall Live! calendar event on TritonSync. the LGBTQ+ History Month Kick- UMSL staff member reported a sto- a.m. a found set of keys were turned Bring your UMSL ID to the Blanche • The annual Campus Safe Walk off. We will be giving out fliers for len cellphone in the Millennium in to UMSL PD and later returned M. Touhill Performing Arts Center is taking place October 3 at 6:30 p.m. the events for the month and as- Student Center. to the owner. Ticket Office to purchase your $10 in the Museum Room inside of Pro- sorted desserts. The kickoff will September 23: There were no September 26: At 6:30 a.m. a student ticket. Do not miss out on vincial House. This event is a collab- take place on October 3 from 12 to incidents to report this date. found laptop was turned in to UMSL this exciting event. oration between students, staff, and 1:30 p.m. September 24: At 10:28 a.m. an PD and later retrieved by the own- • Students are encouraged to faculty to explore different areas of The Office of Student Involve- UMSL student reported a stolen er. A delayed report revealed that a sign up for the Leadership Diversity the campus and identify any poten- ment can be contacted at 314-516- bicycle. vendor truck struck a light pole on & New Member Institute, hosted by tial safety hazards, such as lights 5291 or studentinvolvement@umsl. September 25: At 9:00 a.m. an September 20. the Office of Student Involvement. out, cracked pavement, bushes that edu. UMSL staff member reported a lap- The Leadership Diversity & New need trimming, etc. Please join the 4 features October 2, 2017 Gregory Ward is UMSL’s New Grounds Supervisor continued from page 1 “We are very lucky to have Greg. 2013. Ward is also a volunteer as a He is very easy to work with and landscape designer with Emmaus he works with us. I think Greg has Homes- a local organization that been a great improvement to the assists in housing mentally handi- grounds department. He is a work- capped adults in over 80 homes in ing boss and that is hard to find now Franklin, Warren, St. Charles, and days.” St. Louis counties. There are different parts to the Ronald Taylor works with Ward Grounds Supervisor position be- as a groundskeeper. Taylor said, sides planting and maintaining the greenery on campus. Ward explained the different day-to-day things he oversees. He said, “Man- aging time, people, and tasks is a part of every day. However, a lot of it is fluid as weather events can change a start date on a project or there are equipment setbacks.” Ward enjoys his position here at campus. His favorite part about working at UMSL is the people. Ward said, “The daily interaction with the many folks who live near, learn from or work on our campus keeps things interesting.” MICHAEL PLUMB/ THE CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/

Ward working with the groundskeepers THE CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/ next to the RWC. Ward working with the groundskeepers next to the RWC. Hispanic Heritage Month Has Started at UMSL Kat Riddler tage Month is from September 15 HISLA and Student Government Managing Editor through October 15 and recogniz- Association will cosponsor Salsa es the contributions made and the Night on October 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 tudents, faculty, and staff important presence of Hispanic p.m. in the Pilot House of the MSC. Scelebrated the National Hispan- and Latino Americans to the Unit- Participants may learn to dance ic Heritage Month kickoff in the ed States and celebrates their heri- Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and oth- Nosh area and patio of the Millen- tage and culture. er Latin American rhythms. Profes- nium Student Center on September HISLA and the Spanish Depart- sional instructors will be there and 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ice ment held a Spanish Conversation no prior experience is necessary to cream and churros were handed out Table on September 27 in the Quad. participate. while music by DJFanzo was played. The event was to encourage peo- If you would like a flyer or post- Dancing was encouraged during the ple to speak and practice speaking er, please contact Ashlee Roberts, event sponsored by the Hispanic Spanish while making new friends assistant director in the Office of Latino Association (HISLA). and learning about HISLA. Student Involvement, at robertsak@ National Hispanic Heri- Continuing the celebration, the umsl.edu or 314-516-5291. MICHAEL PLUMB/ THE CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/ The Nosh was lively with dancing with the kickoff event. MICHAEL PLUMB/ THE CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/ THE CURRENT MICHAEL PLUMB/ Hispanic Heritage Month's kickoff had people up and moving in the Nosh. Different dances were taught to those who wanted to dance and learn. 'Headlines of History' to Open at Mercantile Library

Chris Zuver exhibit will open to the public. newspaper printed west of the Mis- 13, 1776 which includes the first In the 1870’s, the paper merged with A&E Editor The event is the third in a sissippi, printed on July 26, 1808 by printing of the Declaration of In- the St. Louis Globe to become the planned tetralogy of exhibitions Joseph Charless in a bilingual edi- dependence in a newspaper. John Globe-Democrat, which surpassed n October 8, the “Headlines of which are building up to the 175th tion of English and French. This Hancock, president of Congress, The Missouri Republican to become OHistory: Historic Newspapers anniversary of the St. Louis Mercan- reflects a century of settlement in was ordered to disperse the official the sole morning paper for nearly a of St. Louis and the World Through tile Library. It marks the growth and New France in the Mississippi Val- broadside edition to several news- century. President Lincoln famous- the Centuries” exhibit at the Uni- special nature of the collections of ley previous to St. Louis’ growth papers throughout the country. ly said that the early Democrat es- versity of Missouri-St. Louis' Mer- the Mercantile through focusing on into a major American strategic and Other features include The Mis- tablished by his many friends and cantile Library will have its grand one of the oldest forms held at the economic hub on the old frontier souri Democrat, a paper that started supporters in his neighboring state opening. The celebration of the research center: its newspapers. between France, New Spain, and a in 1852. The newspaper took a strong “was worth more to the anti-slavery, grand opening will take place from Noteworthy features include fledgling United States. stand as pro-Union and anti-slavery pro-Union cause than ten regiments 2 to 4 p.m. in the Mercantile Library. the first known issue of the Mis- Also featured is an issue of the in a time where it was dangerous to of soldiers.” On the following day, October 9, the souri Gazette, which is the oldest Pennsylvania Ledger from July take a stance in a battleground state. continued on page 5 October 2, 2017 arts & entertainment 5 Pangea Tells Tales from All Across the World Austin Hayes “The Legend of Korra.” Chilingirian Staff Writer was the winner of the 2008 Best Lat- in Artist of Hollywood Music Media n September 23, the Blanche Award. Chang, meanwhile, was the OM. Touhill Performing Arts nominee for the 2010 Shanghai In- Center hosted Pangea, a contem- ternational Film Festival Best Asian porary world music collective. That Talent. evening, the group played in the E. “Wang has been my friend, go- Desmond and Mary Ann Lee The- ing of fifteen years,” band member ater. Their music is a combination Chang said. of various styles and their compo- “Started in 2010, the group sitions tell stories from around the members represent the Pangea Su- world. percontinent, as a melting pot,” MC Formed in 2010, the band con- Yu announced. sists of multi-instrumentalist Hong That night, Yu was also gave Wang, keyboardist/film producer a signed Pangea program auto- Albert Chang, and vocalist Robert graphed by Chilingirian, Chang, Chilingirian. and Wang to eight crowd individu- The trio performed songs such als who could remember key facts of as, “Day in the Life of a Fool” and the Pangea performers. “Mongol Matador,” both written by The International Perform- Chilingirian and arranged by Chang. THE CURRENT HAYES/ AUSTIN ing Arts Series Supporters will re- “Mongol Matador” was nominated Wei dancers take the stage at the Touhill. turn November 11 at 8 p.m. with for Hollywood Music in Media Best the International Studies Office, Nine songs were produced through States. During operations, Albert Irish Singers Karan Casey & Mau- Song of the Year Award. Through- with assistance of the St. Louis Chi- their non-profit initiative. The re- Chang served as Creative Director, ra O’Connell for “A Celebration of out the show, Wang played multi- nese Association. The concert was lease was also nominated by Hol- while Hong Wang acted as Execu- Song and Life.” ple instruments, such as a shine and assisted with the help of choreogra- lywood Music in Media Awards for tive Director. Further International Arts Tour drum hole viola - traditional Chi- pher Weiwei Fu and Wei Dance, a “Best World Album.” “It’s an honor to chance to play,” Event can be found at International nese instruments, along with the local St. Louis dance organization, In 2015, Pangea was entrusted, Wang stated that night, along with Studies Office Bob Ell, Coordinator Saxophone. founded by Fu. in thanks to the Federation of Re- thanking promotions. of Program Administration. The concert was brought to the The group’s first album, “Time- turned Overseas Chinese, as an Of- Wang was a recipient for Pangea performs in the United University of Missouri-St. Louis by less,” was released in March 2016, ficial Envoy of Cultural Exchange the Emmy Award for the 2014 States, Europe, and China. the International Arts Tour through six years after the band’s formation. between China and the United soundtrack of the animated series, 'Headlines of History' to Open at Mercantile Library

continued from page 4 effort for the present. by Auguste Rodin states the plat- A famous flub in the history of form on which Mr. Pulitzer found- The Globe-Democrat was long print is on display, as well. The No- ed the newspaper. associated with major civic activi- vember 3, 1948 front page of the As mentioned before, the exhibit ties and charities. Another archived Chicago Daily Tribune reads “Dew- will open to the public on Monday, article is a flyer for Old Newsboys ey Defeats Truman.” Truman held October 9. Meanwhile, the grand Day, which supports children’s up the paper in mockery which opening will take place on Sun- charities in the area. Thousands of was famously photographed by a day, October 8 from 2 to 4 pm. The people still go out in November to Globe-Democrat photographer. grand opening is free; however, it is sell papers for this project under The 100th anniversary issue of encouraged that attendees RSVP. To The Post masthead. The venture the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is ar- do so, call 314-516-7248. links St. Louisans with their news- chived as well. The cover features

paper past through combined civic the bust of founder Joseph Pulitzer THE CURRENT JOHN DEASY/ The newspaper display in the Mercantile Library displays the golden age of print. The Foo Fighter’s Return with 'Concrete and Gold' Chris Zuver Another song worth pointing will dry/ We fight for our lives/ Be- A&E Editor out is hard hitter “La Dee Da.” It’s cause everything's on the line/ This nice to hear the band go back to time." The song is surprisingly ag- ear Millennials, generation their hardcore tendencies which gressive and urgent compared to DX-ers, and even baby boomers: they exercised more the past. The the overall mellowing the band has in twenty years from now, I am con- song is reminiscent of numbers like gone through over the years. In an vinced that despite whatever music “White Limo” or “Weenie Beenie.” interview with Rolling Stone, Grohl is dominating the charts (assuming Neither were major hits for the band described the song as "a search for we still have charts), we will consid- in terms of popularity, but both re- hope in this day and age where you er the Foo Fighters as rock legends main fan favorites. Over the deafen- feel as if you're fighting for your life that trudged on, championing a ing guitars, Grohl screams, “Look with every passing moment, and ev- genre that seemed to be all but alive out 'cause you know what you're erything is on the line."

in their time. OF WIKIPEDIA COURTESY doing/Turn up the American ruse/ Though the Foo Fighters were But right now, rock’s still dead. Foo Fighters after performing in September 2017. Whitehouse, Death in June/Jim never considered to be on the cut- Watered down, sterile songs con- Jones painting in a blue bedroom.” ting edge of rock innovation, nei- tinue to dominate the radio and the more interesting than 2014’s “Sonic Shawn Stockman. In an interview with NME, ther have they phoned-in their online media. In the mainstream, Highways,” neither is it jaw-drop- In regards to their marketing, Grohl discussed the influence for effort, and they certainly were nev- all we see now are bloated rehash- ping. Personally, I thought the Foo’s the build-up prior to release was his lyrics, citing Donald Trump and er ones to be considered trendy. es of rock history and acts that in- strongest moment in the last decade done well. Lead single, “Run,” is a a ‘wave of conservatism’ as big fac- This new album isn’t trendy, but it corporate so many mediocre and was 2011’s “Wasting Light,” and was solid hitter, incorporating the band’s tors that helped put the words in certainly follows a pattern that the trendy gimmicks that they’re hard- hoping for a return to the passion aggression and knack for bravado. place. band seems to have made into their ly less-produced than a pop group. and boldness of that era. Alas, their “The Sky Is a Neighborhood” is Grohl stated, “I’m looking at a own trend. The instrumentation is Then you have the case of Dave latest, “Concrete and Gold” is not a quirky second release that opens candidate that has blatant disre- top-notch, yet, the songwriting falls Grohl: having risen from the lega- quite as satisfying, but still not a bad as a readymade arena number that gard for the future environmental- back on tired tropes that Grohl and cy of Nirvana through being their effort from a band that is now nine walks the line between tension and ly, when it comes to women’s rights, associates have rung out before. drummer, he rose to even higher albums into their career. release. In the chorus, a choir rings diplomatically…I have three daugh- Fans will certainly not be dis- fame in the late 90’s as the front man There are some great num- out “Oh my dear Heaven is a big ters that are going to survive me for appointed with this one. And once of the Foo Fighters. While Grohl’s bers like opener “T-shirt,” “Make band now/Gotta get to sleep some- decades – how are they going to get again, I think this is a step-up from resume certainly helped the band It Right,” “Dirty Water,” and single how/Bangin' on the ceiling/Bangin' on unless there’s some positive and their last album. Yet, I can’t help but get a foot-up, they would in no way “The Line.” The album also features on the ceiling/Keep it down.” This progressive change?” think that the group could afford continue to be significant today if a surprising range of guest musi- adds to the punch to the song and During the chorus of their third to branch out further and try new the music was bad. cians, such as Justin Timberlake, the crowds will be sure to sing it in single, “The Line,” Grohl sings, things in the future. And while this latest album is Paul McCartney, Dave Koz, and upcoming live shows. "The tears in your eyes/ Someday 6 sports October 2, 2017 Blues Lose on Puck Butt Fumble: Sports Calendar Blues vs. Wild in Kasas City October Roderick M. Wilbon Tuesday, 9/26 7:00 PM Sports Editor Women’s Volleyball Away he St. Louis Blues played the Tuesday, 9/26 TBA TMinnesota Wild September 28th in a preseason game held in Women’s Golf Away Kansas City, Mo at the Sprint Cen- Friday, 9/29 5:00 PM ter. The Blues coming into this game are being hindered by many injuries. Women’s Soccer Away Especially, the biggest shocker that Friday, 9/29 7:00 PM Robby Fabbri re-injured his knee af- Women’s Volleyball Home ter the last game against the Colum- bus Blue Jackets. Fabbri is officially Friday, 9/29 2:00 P.M. done and will miss the entire 2017- Men’s Swimming Away 18 season, the Blues announced. Blues stated that with the talent on Friday, 9/29 2:00 P.M. this roster the young guys will get Women’s Swimming Away playing time. Friday, 9/29 7:30 Kansas City is a city that does not have a hockey team, they do have a Men’s Soccer Away myriad of other sports though. Soc- Friday, 9/29 TBA cer, baseball, football, and they used to have a couple hockey teams many ROVAK SCOTT BY COURTESY PHOTO Women’s Tennis Home years ago. 12,865 fans came out to Blues celebrate after Tarensenko made a goal. Friday, 9/29 TBA watch some NHL preseason hock- second slashing penalty from the Hutton. Scary moment for the Blues Blues slipped on defense and Char- ey. Many of which were Blues fans Blues swarmed. At the 16:27 minute was when Hutton garnered a pen- lie Coyle of the Wild could go one on Men’s Tennis Home ironically, but the Wild fans showed in the first period the Wild scored, alty for Delay of Game. The Blues one with Goalie Hutton. It was al- Saturday, 9/30 3:00 PM some good support. One sign from a right after the Blues killed the Pow- played very well Killing the Power most a butt puck fumble play by the fan read, “Thanks for bring hockey er Play. Play became chippy Chris Play of the Wild with no goalie in defense of the Blues. Which allowed Women’s Volleyball Home to us, KC.” Thorburn of the Blues and Chris net. The Blues played some great Coyle scoring the short-handed goal Saturday, 9/30 3:00 PM The Blues are 3-3 and the Wild Stewart of the Wild went at it at the hockey and then at the 15:44 minute at 19:55 of the third period assisted are 3-2 this preseason so far. The 18:20 minute. Thorburn got in some scored a goal. The goal was by Oskar by Jonas Brodin. Ending the game Men’s Golf Away Blues came out aggressive against of the better punches much to the Sundqvist, assisted by Tage Thomp- with a score of 3-2 for the Wild Saturday, 9/30 TBA the Wild, while the Wild seemed fans great cheers and excitement. son, and Jake Walman. “I haven’t played behind every- to just play really balanced. The Jaden Schwartz of the Blues had a The third period came and the one in the camp, but we’ve had a aggression paid off on the offen- great opportunity to put one in the defense of the Blues seemed to slack pretty solid camp.” “Obviously were sive side with Vladimir Tarasenko back of the net, hesitation led to a off, a few miscues took place. At the missing Bouw, Jay Bouwmeester is scoring at the 8:06 mark in the first nothing play. 9:44 minute the Wild would score the Big Man Eater for our team,” said period on a Power Play. He was as- The second period the Wild and even the score 2-2. The defense Jake Allen. “Hopefully once October sisted by Brayden Schenn and Alex picked up the pace and seemed to of the Blues didn’t look as tight and games start hopefully he’s back and Pietrangelo. Schenn has been show- abandon the balanced play. Much of locked down as usual. At the 18:04 he can get our six guys going again.” ing great promise in training camp the period was good play that was min in the third period Mikael “I’ve been impressed with some of look for him to get real playing time neck and neck. Jake Allen starting Granlund received a penalty for a the young guys in camp.” “The guys once the season starts. goalie for the Blues would only play Faceoff Violation, which gave the coming back, they know what to ex- The Wild kept their poise 10 mins of the second period and Blues a Power Play. Then with five pect at this early stage.” though, and after Kyle Brodziak’s then switched out for backup Carter seconds left in the Power Play the PHOTO COURTESY BY SCOTT ROVAK SCOTT BY COURTESY PHOTO Jake Allen save in Kansas City. October 2, 2017 opinions and features 7 Hurricane Wreaks Havoc in Puerto Rico, Trump Slow to Respond Kyle Mannisi to Hurricane Katrina. Among other Opinions Editor egregious missteps from the government in the aftermath of the he U.S. territory of Puerto Rico 2006 disaster, Vice President Dick Thas been heavily damaged from Cheney called a Mississippi electric- the Category 4 Hurricane Maria, ity cooperative and ordered crews to and only about five percent of its prioritize restoring power to an oil 3.4 million residents currently have and gas pipeline over the restoration power. The lack of electricity on the of power to two area hospitals. island leads to multiple other prob- Don’t mind the fact that only one lems, such as water and food short- Puerto Rican hospital is considered age and compromised abilities of “fully operational,” while Secretary local hospitals. FEMA reports that of State Rex Tillerson announced only one hospital in Puerto Rico is that 80 percent of gas stations in ‘fully operational’, and the rest are Puerto Rico will be operational by being forced to make due with limit- next Tuesday. The government re- ed capabilities on diesel generators. sponse has also been desperate- Although the island imports 85 ly lacking in manpower, with only percent of its food, the storm hastily 10,000 relief workers sent to the destroyed an estimated $780 million island, compared to Katrina which in agriculture which threatens to ultimately utilized over 70,000 exacerbate the food shortage. Many workers. grocery and convenience stores are After recently passing a defense limiting their capacity in an effort to budget worth over $700 billion dol- reduce chaos. lars, it is frustrating that the mili- OF FLIKR COURTESY Loss of cell signal is another tary is not taking a more direct role One of the gas stations between Castle Comfort to Roseau, gas has been in high demand since Maria. large issue on the island, as cellu- in the relief effort. One emergency lar service towers were leveled na- management expert explained that tionwide. Dialing 911 still does not “FEMA is thinly resourced without work, which means that there are the military in situations like this.” It likely more unreported deaths that took an astounding eight days to get have occurred in the aftermath of a three-star general to Puerto Rico the storm. to lead their relief efforts. Mass exodus from Puerto Rico is It is still early, but Puerto Rico also feared, as thousands of people may have implications on Trump’s have fled the island and it is feared already-weakened ability to effec- that they will never move back. The tively govern. In 2006, President territory has already been dealing Bush’s response to Katrina led to a with a debt crisis, economic stag- drop in approval ratings that he was nation, and poor infrastructure, and largely unable to recover from. leaving Puerto Rico for somewhere Although President Trump’s re- with better opportunities is an in- sponse has been disappointing for creasingly popular choice. the victims of this crisis, individ- The people affected in Puer- uals can contribute by donating to to Rico are all considered U.S. citi- globalgiving.org, a reputable crowd- zens, and are legally entitled to the funding charity that has already same rights that U.S. state-dwellers raised over $3.2 million for rebuild- have. The slow government reaction ing efforts.

to the devastation reminds many of OF FLIKR COURTESY George Bush’s inadequate response Photos documenting the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Maria. A Struggle with Focus: ADD and Its Daily Battle Mike Rademacher order and many choose to turn to that while medication can help, it Guest Writer medication for help. is not always the most appropriate But, medication is not something solution. He said, “For a student magine waking up on a normal that Adam necessarily condones with minor challenges, coaching Iday and getting ready to go to for ADD. “I used to take medica- and accommodation may be the work. You get dressed, eat breakfast, tion, but it just made me really de- perfect solution.” Medication is not and head out to your car. But once pendent on it,” said Greene. He did necessary for everyone, and Hyken you get there, you realize that you not like that he had to have a pill to believes that the decision to med- forgot your keys, so you need to go help him focus he said, “Because of icate or not should not be taken back inside and get them. Now, you the ADD I would forget to take the lightly. do not remember where you last left medication… and I couldn't func- Just like Greene there are many your keys, so you have to spend time tion, I couldn't do everyday tasks, others who have decided that med- searching for them. When you final- so I stopped taking the medication.” ication is not right for them. The ly find them and begin to head back He became so dependent on the thought of being reliant on a pill to to your car you are stopped in your medication that any time he for- deal with a focusing problem is not tracks because a news story on TV got to take it, his whole world fell a reality that most want to live in. catches your eye. Before you know apart. He felt that just simply re- Just managing the problem without it, 30 minutes has gone by and by the minding himself of what he needed any medication can be a huge relief. time you finally arrive at work, you OF WIKIPEDIA COURTESY to do and where he last left his be- However, figuring out how to A type of pill offered to treat ADD or ADHD that some patients do not want to take. are late. longings was a better way to manage manage the disorder is sometimes This is a typical day for Adam real challenge at times. Some days are better than oth- it. “… [D]o I have this, do I have that, the hardest part. It is a frustrating Greene, who suffers from Attention “I go out to my car and I’m leav- ers for him, but the smallest things do I have this, and I just feel it works situation, not being able to do sim- Deficit Disorder (ADD). ADD ef- ing for work I forgot my keys… then sometimes create the biggest prob- better for me doing it that way,” said ple daily tasks without getting side- fects Adam every day, as he is con- I have to go back and get my keys, lems when dealing with ADD. Greene. Many experts also believe tracked or forgetting something. stantly forgetting about things that I come back to my car, I forget my Greene said that he is constantly that medication is not a very practi- While some days may be worse than he has to do and where he places wallet… and I might have to go back losing things like his keys, wallet, cal solution when dealing with ADD others, once a solution is found it his belongings. It is a disorder that five or six times and then I’m late for or phone. and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity only gets simpler. Greene said that many suffer from and it ends to work,” said Greene. The constant forgetfulness and Disorder (ADHD). recognizing the problem is the first cause problems for the profession- It is a tough problem to deal inability to focus is not something Russell Hyken, Ph.D, a therapist step and that controlling ADD be- al and personal lives of many. Adam with. “It’s just a struggle every day, that can necessarily be cured. There who specializes in ADHD manage- comes easier with each day. says that managing this disorder is a all day long,” Greene said. are only ways to cope with the dis- ment and coping strategies, feels 8 October 2, 2017 You're Invited!