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Editor-in-Chi ef...... ! ...... Sequita Bean circumstances] then we want Managing Editor...... Gene Doyel A newly employed Uni­ to rry to explain the absence, Features Ed itor ...... Jen O'H ara versity of Missouri-St. Louis so we work on ir righr away Sports Editor...... Michael Frederick employee went missing July by interviewing the people Assoc. Sports Editor...... Stephanie Benz 28 and was found July 3l. who saw him/her last ' Van A&E Editor...... William Kyl e Susan Alien, 55 , employed a Ness said. Assoc. A&E Editor...... Cate arquis week and a half at the uni­ In addition, every missing Copy Editors ...... Cassandra Trammel, Lauren Wilding Proofreader...... Grace Searle versity left for lunch that person must be immediately Staff Writers ...... Marian Jones, Minho Jung, Wednesday and never re­ entered into the Regional turned. Co-workers became Justice Inform.ation Syste'm Ryan Krull, Suzanne Matthews, Caitlin E.L. Mylesx Matthew Poposky, Andrew Seal worriedafrer a te-..... hours of (REJIS), Departmental Gen­ her absence. Mitchell Hess, eral Order. Well, there is the Manager of Cashiering said regional . usrice inFormation Design Editor...... :...... Zachary James Kraft certain things Allen left: be­ system thar we do and will Photo Editor...... Jennife r Meahan hind led to great concern. ,It continue to send out mes­ Web Editor ...... , ...... Lou ie Liu \vas a possibility [Alien could sages that will alert police StaffPhotographers...... AbigaiIGi liardi, RikiTanaka have just quit] but w e had a deparunents of a missing Illustrators ...... Sam Kayser, Zachar! James Kraft, few things, that I Gill t go into person and w e will provide Gail Fike detail, thar would have made wharever infonnation there me think otherwise: There­ is to help. We do have open Business Manager ...... Shakina Sheppard fore, Hess notified campus lines of communication with Distribution Manager...... Ryan Krull police. "'Nonnal procedure the surrounding areas St. from her. Police checked Al­ ceived a call around 10 a.m. Advisor...... Charlotte Petty is to contact the ernergenC) Louis county and high,va len's cell phone bur it had about a woman riding a bike contact for the employee and patrol Van Ness said. no activity and Allen's car by the Daniel Boone Bridge. then notifY the p lice," Hess Another part of the pro­ remained on campus as well. Police discovered it was Al­ AFFILIATiONS said. There was not a valid cedure is to determine the Allen's husband retrieved the len. emergency contact for Allen. means of departure by in­ car that Friday. Police said Allen was dirty MCMA UM-St. Louis police chief quiring how the person left Mr. Allen also said that his and bitten by mosquitOes \g Forrest Van Ness said in any the campus. wife worked for a hearing aid and was taken to a nearby case of a missing person, Aliens husband of 28 company before employed at hospital for evaluation. They UM-St. Louis Police Depart­ years, Jeff Allen, told St. Lou­ U1vl-St. Louis and was laid also said "she was not pleased ABQUTUS ment strives through great is Post-Dispatch thar his wife off at a previous job due to with life and had run' away The Current is the student newspaper at the University of Missouri-St. lengths to find the missing left early that day ro attend a company downsize. from home." Louis, printing weekly through the fall and spring semesters on 1on­ person. 'We do not do llke meeting at work. Since then On July 31, the Chester­ Allen is no longer an em­ days. Advertising rates are available upon request; terms, condiHons, other agencies [who] make he had not seen nor heard field police department re- ployee at UM-St. Louis. and restrictions apply. The Current, financed in part by student activi­ ties fees, is not an official publication of UM-St. Louis. The University is not responsible for the content of The Current and/or its polides, All The campaign began quietly in 2005 and raised $49 million materials contained in each printed and online issue are property of Gateway for Greatness in its first three years. Mark Berlyn, Senior Director for Uni­ The Current and may not be reprinted, reused, or reproduced without I versity Campaigns, and Vice Chancellor Martin Leifeld were the prior, expressed and written consent of The Current. ,raises over SIOO million then brought in ro guide the campaign and increase its orga­ nization. The Current accepts letters to the editor. All letters should be brief, and . "Mark [Berlyn] was trying to organize the campaign which those not exceeding 250 words will be given preference. The Current Will improve university programs edits letters for clarity and length, not for dialect, correctness, intent or hadn't had any real structure," Leifeld said, "and '1 was trying grammar. 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Although UM-St.Louis students will have greater access to Metro services be­ USA + LOCAL NEWS ginning this fall, the local mass transit service recently vexed students taking School bus crash results in two teen deaths summer classes with a schedule change. · On· August S, two buse~carrying band stud~rits On Jillle 28 Metro changed their rout­ · 'f(9WSt. James higtl ~(hoo( were in a collision., ing times causing students to be tardy wttb a piCKW truc~tH Gray Summit The collision to class. The unexpected change disap­ t~?uft~rl in ' ~o fatalities;. l5~y~ar-ald Je$ska '­ ~ MARIAN JONES D'Andre Braddlx, assistant to the vice pointed students. "I had the idea that gJlnke~ and 19-yec;JFold Damel Schatz. VI~ KMOV Staff Writer prov0St. the train would come at [a certain time] The university encourages all eligible and I noticed that I was close to that Cardinals and Reds brawl leads to injury The University of Missouri-St. Louis students to take advantage of the Uni­ time so I booked it out and made sure I f:.. -fight amongst the St Louis .Cardinals and has signed a new contract with Metro versal Pass. "Thinking about the stu­ got to [the station] and the train didn't · the Cincinnati Reds took placeoli August 10. Transit-St. Louis which allows all UM­ dents that do drive, to us, all you have come. Eventually, I looked at the sched­ Accordfng to ESPN, catcher Jason LaRue s,u·ffered St. Louis students unlimited access to to do is use Metro. During the course ule and realized it was changed. It's not t;lconcu5sion and rib injuries, while Jeff Suppan Metrolink and Metrobus. The program of the whole semester you only have to a big issue but it is inconvenient," Corey -suffered groin injuries. Following the brawl, the is called the Universal Pass where eligible use [the pass] for about six round-trips Rupert, English said. Cardinals took victory with a final score of 8-4. students pay $2 per credit hour capped and you've made your money back even Miller says it is difficult to commu­ Via KMOV at 12 credit hours totaling $24. if you use it to just go to a Cardinals' nicate with students in the summer Nelly filling in for radio host UM-St. Louis participated in rhe game," Braddlx said. ''And we assume and the schedule change was originally Universal pass years ago then converted that students will jump on the train be­ scheduled for September. However, St. Louis rapper, NeUyhas joined 104.1 as a to the College Pass where they sold the cause Metro goes everywhere." she says, that Metro is moving swiftly temporary OJ from 3-7 p.m. He is filling in for DJ . passes on consignment and students The university, along with Metro, is to accommodate its commuters. Miller Staci Static, who has been placed on maternity paid 50 cents per credit hour. Students spreading the word by taking certain also says it is important for students to Jeave. Via Huffington Post who took advantage of the program paid measures to market, advertise and pro­ check~!fetro's website regularly for any Combustions possibly caused by heat $110 for the Metro Pass per semester. mote the pass. CL Merro will haye transit changes made. She also says that Met­ The university conducted a referendum specialists who will be at the university ro posts signage, alerting passengers of Spontaneous combustions in the st. Louis area in 2008 that lead to the approval of the helping students by ghring them direc­ changes to the schedule. On the other are believed to be caused by common chemicals Universal Pass. tions, showing them maps of the system hand, the university ensutes that they mixed with the hot weather St. Louis has been Not all students are obligated to pay and really help orient them," Jessica would not have continued services with experiencing. A case in Troy, Missouri caused an the Meao fee. "Any student who is pay­ Mefford-Miller Chief of Planning and 1\.1etro knowing it would inconvenience explosion due to a gas can being in the trunk of ing student fees essentially is paying [the System Development at Metro Transit­ its students. August 30 is the slated date a car. Another case in Chesterfield resulted in a fee]. There are students who are dual St. Louis said. The university plans to for a major schedule change with Me­ house fire after common household items were enrolled students [and] I think, Stu­ run ads and post banners, while Metro trobus and all passengers should check exposed to the heat. Via KPlR dents that are taking classes online don't plans to run ads at some of the routing schedules and maps on Merro's Web site. Employment to rise, report says get assessed student activity fees" said stops. A report done by the Missouri Career center, Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, and st. Louis Community Center shows that almost half of area employers plan to increase IWGS to soon be "Gender Studies" employment within the next year. The report was done by interviews with over 1,500 employers. Department soon to change name and concept Via KSDK

Medical team killed in Afghanistan ~ JEN O'HARA dueing the program to the of gender studies is not ev­ said. "We would like to pull A Christian medical team of ten was gunned Features Editor campus community. In a erybody fits nearly into those in or invite people of color down in Afghanistan on August 5. According to way, calling attention to the categories. That's also the new to be involved- it has been KSDK, the volunteers were attempting to bring It is expected that by Janu­ fact that despite what people direction, I think" Nigro said. just an old white woman ary 2011 the Institute of might think, this is not a class The department is also organization. So, we would care to Afghan villagers, while the Taliban said Women and Gender studies only about women. We re­ planning to focus on dif­ like to see a greater represen­ the volunteers were attempting conversion to department will be renamed ally look at the implications ferent cultures, races and tation of the different races Christianity. Among the dead were six Americans. "Gender Studies" to bet­ of gender across the specuum nationalities within its cur­ and genders on campus," Via KSDKlCNN ter reflect gender interest. and I think that was tending riculum. Ebest said. The idea of changing the de­ to get lost in the title 'Women "'We have decided that we Also to be included are new Plane crash in Alaska kills 5 partment's name hegan five and Gender studies,'" Dr. want to expand our focus so courses and new events. A plane crashed in Kodiak, Alaska killing six of years ago, but general feelings Kathleen Nigro, assistant that it's not like we're aban­ Among the events include a its 10 passengers. Among the passengers was ex of not wanting to deflect the teaching professor women doning women, but we think women, gender and politics original idea of the program and gender studies, said. "We the gender studies is a more speaker series featuring a senator Ted Stevens. Via MSNBC deterred the process from would talk about both gen­ appropriate title because different guest speaker each progressing. On a system ders, we would talk about we'Te looking at also men and month, a conference in April Fourth woman in Supreme Court sworn in wide level the depamnent is what it means to be a male women, masculinity, femi­ entitled "Compromising Elena Kagan was sworn in on August 7 as the no longer an institute, so the or female, or a gender that ninity, plus intersections with Positions: Race, Gender, and . 112th justice in the Supreme Court. She is the department chose to make we don't even recognize as fit­ race and class" Sally Ebest, Sexuality," and a symposium, woman to ever take place in the court. irs' various changes now. ting one of those two boxes. director of the Institute of fourth "We are, in a way, reintro- I think [that] is also a focus Women and Gender Studies, SEE WOMEN PAGE B Via Bloomberg Business Week AU~~ST 16, 2010 I ~hE (D)rrEnt I 4 POLL Do you agree with President Obama that Muslims have lithe right to build a place of worship" near ground zero? • Yes

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~ STEPHANIE BENZ to the Ulvf-St. Louis Women's Softball program. Levin held feedback from Tim Walton, Head Coach of the University of Assoc. Sports Editor the title of two-time all conference player at Peru State Col­ Florida Gators softball team. lege, where he played both baseball and football and earned Now that Levin is at UM-St. Louis, he has a plan to build the title ofAll-American place-kicker. After college Levin went on the success of Tritons Softball. "In Division II athletics, a The Womens Softball program at the University of Mis­ on to be an All-Conference baseball player in Nebraska and to lot of success depends on recruitment. He's bringing in com­ souri-St. Louis welcomes Head Coach Brian Levin for the play semi-professional baseball in St. Louis. petitive players, and developing pitchers and hitters," Lori 2010 season. Levin has spent the last 20 years in the military, where he Flannigan said. "Our overall goal is that [our] teams finish in Coach Levin comes to UM-St. Louis from Murray State earned his master's degree from North Central University in the top four in our conference." University, an NCAA Division I school where he led the team sports management and leadership. During this time, Levin Levin said he has the competitive nature that is vital to mak­ to a 22-29 record and a .fifth place Ohio Valley Conference volunteered to coach baseball and softball, as well as football at ing mat happen, as well as a respect for the overall athletic pro­ title. Levin takes the place of former UM-St. Lollis Head Soft­ Ft. Campbell High School in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. gram at UM-St. Louis. "People here are quality coaches; the ball Coach, Coach Sosnowski, who spent two years assisting In addition to experience, Levin also brings his own re­ athletic program stands out in the area," Brian Levin, UM-St. at UM-St. Lollis before holding the head coach position for search-based instructional coaching method to UM-St. Louis. Louis Womens Softball Head Coach, said. five years. He has headed numerous clinics, mainly focused on the fun­ Levin plans to bring our the highest potential in the return­ "As we look at coaches, our goal is to give our players the damentals of effective hitting. ing athletes, and cultivate a strong core for the team. With four best opporrunities," Lori Flannigan, UM-St. Lollis Athletic Levin founded and scudied his own method of instruction, seniors, one junior and one starting sophomore returning, the Director, said. "We tried to bring in some of the same back­ STAAR, where he studied still pictures of hitters and applied team looks to be a powerhouse this season. "We've got a good ground and model mer the previous coach, to keep building what he found to his coaching. He was active in Clarksville, nucleus; we just have to find the right mix." Levin said. "With on the program. Coach Levin understands work ethic, and has Tennessee in the ASA Clarksville Heat Softball Organization. the girls that are returning, we're looking for a strong leader­ a strong background in baseball." He published seven articles while a member in the Nation­ ship role. These girls will be the mentors." The Granite City, Illinois native brings a variety of expertise al Fast Pitch Coaches Association, one of which he received 6 I 'nthc (UJITrnt I AUGUST 16, 2010

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be apparent. "It's going to be about a 50/50 mix of returning Triton soccer kicks off in September players and incoming players and I'm really excited to see them come together," Lessentine said. Among the incoming ~ RYAN KRULL right where we left off last year," Coach Dan King said. This players are Kaylee Neurzling and Kelly Muesenfechter, two Staff Writer will be Coach King's 10m season as head coach. Junior College All Americans. . The team left off last year making it to the Great Lakes UM-St. Louis Athletic Director Lori Flanagan said that she . The first official day of practice is not until August 16, Valley Conference Tournament but losing in the first round believes Lessentine has "identified holes from last year that but the men and women of University of Missouri-St. Louis' in double overtime. King said he hopes to return to the need filling" and that this year's team has a "strong nucleus" soccer program are already doing voluntary training and tournament again this year and advance further. If the Triton thanks to the work he has put in over the off season. conditioning - and have been all summer. There are good men do make it back to this season's GLVC Tournament, it The first opponent both teams will overcome this season reasons for the enthusiasm that surrounds both programs. will be the fifth time King has taken his team there. The mood will be the heat. The heat index has consistently been over The men's program is looking to improve on last year's solid hovering around the womens soccer team is just as optimistic 100 degrees Fahrenheit and there have been several excessive season in which they finished with nine wins, seven loses and as that around the mens despire a tough previous season. heat warnings issued for the St. Louis region in recent weeks. two ties. Triton mens soccer only lost one home game at Don Coach Bobby Lessentine stepped in as head coach during In response, both teams will avoid holding practices during Dallas Field. spring of 2009, too late to preside over the full recruiting midday and athletes have been doing cardiovascular workouts Ten new players will join the team this year, including cycle and the women Tritons felt the effects. They finished in swimming pools. In the match up of Tritons versus the St. multiple players from junior colleges who have earned the title last season with a record of 4-11 ~ 1. But on the cusp of his Louis summer heat, it looks like UM-St. Louis will be getting of Junior College All Americans. "The junior college players second season as head coach, Lessentine has been able to run the ,vin. "Soccer players are used to the heat," Coach King are very accomplished players, so we're looking to pick up recruiting his way and believes the positive effects of this will said.

If there is such a thing as a prototypical good student ath­ '"It truly is an honor to be a recipient of this award," An­ Daniel Anthony excels lete, Triton tennis player and India native Daniel Anthony is thony said. "My parents are very proud of me." the man. Lori Flanagan, UM-St. Louis Athletic Director, also shared on court and in classroom Anthony, senior, Management Information Systems, is the much of the same sentiment as Anthony. "He is a real good recipient of a prestigious minority scholarship. The Arthur kid who works just as hard as most of our student-athletes," Ashe Jr. SportS Scholar Award was given to the University of Flanagan said. Missouri-St. Louis Tennis player in recognition of his cumula­ ~ MICHAEL FREDERICK tive 3.483 grade point average, according to the Tritons ath­ Sports Editor letic website. See DANIEL ANTHONY page 8

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SPORTS COLUMN DANIEL ANTHONY, FROM PAGE 7 The scholarship was first core group of players last a lot. If it weren't for them established in 1992 to help season and my usual partner there would obviously be no minority students who ex­ performed very well," Amho­ team," Anthony said. emplify the character of late ny said. Andreas Hammar, Tritons mens tennis will Corner Kicks rennis grear Arthur Ashe sophomore, undecided, was look to replace some key se­ who passed away in 1995. not available for comment. nior players as well. Anthony, Anrhony, who was one of 23 But from me UM-St. Louis who is one of many return­ This week in UM-St. Louis' sports recipients of the award, was and Great Lakes Valley Con­ ing mens players, hopes to given the award for his tennis ference statistics, it is easy expound on his high winning performance and his effort to notice that Anthony and percentage next season. Dur­ in the community, both at Hammar, who hails from ing his UM-St. Louis career, ~ MICHAEL FREDERICK made an incredible save and then quickly dis­ UM-St. Louis and elsewhere, Sweden, were an almost per­ Anthony has been named Sports Editor tributed the ball to a teammate on the right according to the Tritons ath­ fect match partners. Academic All GLVC several flank at midfield. Eventually, the ball landed letics website. UM-St. Louis mens tennis times and has amassed over on the feet of 19-year-old striker, forward, The senior UM-St. Louis qualified for the Great Lakes 60 wins. 1ne beautiful game sounds like a cliche. Jozy Altidore who passed it to Clint Dempsey tennis player accomplished Valley Conference Tourna­ Coach Rick Gyllenborg, Okay, it is a cliche. But this summer in the who then was taken out by the Algerian more than excelling in the ment last season, but was UM-St. Louis Head Mens . Republic of South Africa the beauty of the goalkeeper. Donovan, who has been dubbed classroom last year. Accord­ ousted in the fu·st round of Tehnis coach, was not avail­ FIFA World Cup and the 32 nations compet­ one of the best American soccer players ever, ing to UNf-St. Louis statis­ play. Despite the early exit, able for comment. However, ing brought out the best in what the tourna­ finished the dramatic goal that some circles tics, Anthony had a com­ Anmony said he and his Tri­ last season, Gyllenborg often ment is all about. called the shot heard 'round the world. bined winning percentage ton teammates hoped to put mentioned that Anthony was For the most part, it did not matter wheth­ Now, lets move to heanbreak. The Italian of 87%, winning 27 of the on a better show and perform one of the leaders of the UM­ er or nor someone was an avid fan, a casual fan national team failed to win a game in their 31 matches he played, both better next: tennis season. St. Louis tennis team. or not a fan at all. The 2010 FIFA World Cup group and therefore was ridiculed by Ital­ singles and doubles. "My teammates help brought out the best in many nations, includ­ ian press and politics alike. Who would have «We had a really good me and everyone else out ing the United States, Ghana, Holland, and thought that the 2006 Champions would champion Spain, just to name a few. have not won a game? WOMEN, FROM PAGE 3 Beauty, of course, is often in the eye of the These were just a few stories outlining one "Women in Academia: ketplace, so that you are able in the workplace. The way a beholder. Yes another cliche, but every aspect of the greatest games in the world. \Vhere Leveling the Playing Field.'" to work better with men, lot of our classes are taught of the game of soccer has some beautiful as­ people from all around the globe stop what­ Ebest believes that courses women and transgender is with a very collabora- pecr. ever it is they are doing to either sit and watch in gender studies will be people," Ebest said. "I think tive environment which is The World Cup occurs every four years and their television or pay exponential amounts of helpful in multiple career it's important for [people] to something that you're going often has different host countries. The games money to see the games live, in person. choices. "I think there are a take gender studies so that to have to be doing in the usually offer controversy, drama, heartbreak, Soccer, contrary to some circles, is a physi­ lot of things we don't know they get a better sense of workplace as well," Ebest and redemption. cal game, but it is also beautiful. The com­ about the opposite sex, as all the different things that said. Lets first discuss some controversy, a beau­ bination of skill, finesse, power, and tactics well as our own, quite often. affect people of their own tiful part of the game. made for one of the best FIFA World Cups I think having that greater race as well as other races The United States was playing Europ~an in decades. knowledge of that makes you and other genders. I think it light weights Slovenia, formerly part of the If there is one positive thing to get from more prepared for the mar- leads to better understanding Yugoslavia Republic. In a 2-2 game, a goal was this four-year cycle, it would be that most GATEWAY, FROM PAGE 2 disallowed on a phantom call by the referee players left everything on the field in the Re­ causing uproar and even caused the head of­ public of South Africa. to take a donor centric ap­ vision headquarters. A move lyst in terms of making a lot ficial in the game to be axed from the rest of However, on a negative note, the Demo­ proach. Alumni and friends that Leifeld hopes will bring of this happen was the in­ the tournament. cratic People's Republic of Korea, or North of the university were com­ a "synergy" between the two volvement of UMSLS alum­ Now, lets talk about drama and redemp­ Korea, having failed to win a single match pelled to give more than they media as well as internship ni," Berlyn said, "particularly tion. were reprimanded by Korean leader Kim-Jong might have otherwise because and job opportunities for stu­ those who are positioned in Landon Donovan scored the winning goal II, according to Asian news sources. Leifeld, Berlyn and others dents with communication influential spots." against Algeria in stoppage time to help ad­ Despite the North Korean leader's actions, were able to find an initia­ majors. The funds will also be The future of the cam­ vance the United States to round 16, where it does not take away that this installment tive that would resonate with used for a building to house paign will be announced Sep­ they eventually lost to Ghana in overtime. of the FIFA World Cup truly was beautiful. a specific donor and ensure the College of Business as tember 16 at the Ritz-Carl­ 1ne buildup was picturesque for soccer fans In the next eight to 12 years the World Cup that donor's money would well as full ride scholarships ton in downtown St. Louis. young, old, new and seasoned. could be played in America, where the United go there. The Karakas Fam­ and corporate mentorship for Leifeld, Berlin and the rest of United States goalkeeper Tim Howard States is in the running. ily Foundation has a long local under-privileged high the campaign's organizers are history of support for Greek school students. looking for ways to maintain culture and heritage. Their Big donations to the cam­ and increase the rate of dona­ $1.6 million donation went paign came from both private tions that have been enjoyed c I IVI E IS REAL! to UM-St. Louis' Center for individuals as well as large for the previous two years. GOT YOUR STUN GUN? International Studies and will corporations. The Anheuser­ "Every gift is imponant, be used to start a Greek stud­ Busch Foundation gave $2.5 the support of every donor '\Nildfire pepper spray vvi-ch Any online purchase. ies program. million to go towards the is imponant and valuable to A portion of the money College of Business building. the institution," Leifeld said. will also go to build a new Peter Schick, a 1974 gradu­ "AU gifts are welcome, and 9 - 30- 10 home for St. Louis Public ate, and his wife Maria do­ we're gratef~.ll for every gift Radio in Grand Center, right nated $1.75 million. that comes in." next to the KETC public tele- '(What was truly the cata- AUGUST 16, 2010 I 'm:he Qilrrrnt I 9

'The S burbs' is a gift to listeners

Arcade Fire's third re­ to ·the level of song-to-song cord 'The Suburbs,' is a six­ interaction available on teen-track concept record 'The Suburbs.' Arcade Fire that runs the. gamut of con­ has taken what they did bet­ temporary influence, puH­ ter than any other act and ing disparate styles together simply enhan.ced it. like soda suaws. From The The title track, "The Boss, to David Byrne, Mi­ Suburbs," shimmers as a chael Stipe, Neil Young, singularly cheery opener in }'4GMT, and Blondie, Ar­ rhe Arcade Fire s catalogue, cade Fire takes each and and features lead singer blends them into the per­ \X1in Butler begging for a fect musical ste .. \,. one neyer daughter to show some of oyer-seasoned, despite the the worlds beauty "before epic length and scope of all this damage is done. 'The Suburbs.' The Boss-influenced "tv10d­ Arcade Fire simultane­ em Man" paintS a confused COURTESY / BLIZZARD ously redefines and solidi­ youth unaware of why he A group of Protoss attack a Zerg base in the hotly-anticipated "StarCrafi II: Wings of Liberty." fies their genre of orchestral, is standing in line, and be­ choral, indie, arena-rock~a cause of the song's upbeat sound looming large and instnunentation, works 'StarCraft I' wei wo th the wait multi-instrumental. Most both as a critique and a cel­ of the songs offer up basic ebration of the suburbs. Creating a seq uel to a well-loved game game and beat back the recently resur­ rest assured they are not- why mess chord progressions, bur Buder's paradoxical can be a daunting task. D eveloper and fa ed Zerg Swarm. For those new to the with perfeCtion? The original game is their layering is wonderful­ mentality is what makes fans both wonder if the same magic that StarCrafr universe, pay close: attention finely balanced enough to be a major ly over-the-top, something 'The Suburbs' artistically made the first game such a blockbuster while you install the game: as the game competitive sport in South Korea. critics and hipsters nitpick. moving. There are no easy hit can be rekindled and recaptured suc­ install , it tells the story of the first game. The new BatrIe.net is a smooth and i\rcade Fire's first twO re­ answers. Everything about cessfully. Raynor's ship, the Hyperion, func­ seamless mulriplayer experience. The cords, 'Funeral' and 'Neon the suburbs is simultane­ Sometimes, it all works and the sec­ tions not only as a hub for all 29 mis­ ease of communicating with friends and Bible,' each employed over­ ously reviled and loved. ond game is as good as the first. More sions, but also has a cantina, an armory, the ability to chat with friends playing arching thematic motus, Every emotion is felt with onen than not, though, the sequel pales and a laboratory, all of which have their other Blizzard games like World of War­ death and religion respec­ nostalgic complication. in comparison. own uses and double as place..<; for char­ Craft is great. tively, but these two previ­ There is no need to worry: Blizzard's acrer imeracrion and exposition. Matchmaking has been completely ous outings do not compare See SUBURBS page 12 back- and with a vengeance. Those 29 missions are all amazing, redesigned and a skill ranking system The single-player game, uStarCraft each one managing to be unique and pur in place. Getting in a lvI, 2v2, 3v3 II: \Xiings of Liberty," is amazing in its intriguing. \,{'hether a mission requires or 4v4 game is so easy and simple: a few scope. Whereas the firsT game was little the player to eliminate Zerg during the button clicks and a few seconds of walt more than talking portraits informing day and retreat at night, move unseen time. What is even better is that thanks you of mission goals and objectives, through a jungle full of ProtoSS, or even to the matchmaking, opponent skill lev­ Blizzard has created a more atmospheric rob trains, 'Wings of Liberty' consistent­ els are roughly the same. and involving Single-pIa !er game. ly sVlitches things up. If there are any complaints to be had, "StarCraft II: WoL" continues the The game's single player campaign is it is that Battle.net is lacking a few fea­ epic story of the human Terrans, the suitably epic in scope, and that coupled tures, such as chat rooms (Blizzard is psionic alien Protoss and the savage, with a smattering of single-player chal­ adding them in later), the ability to talk uncontrollable Zerg swarm. These mree lenges results in a great game; the addi­ to the last few opponents fought, and races' fates are inexplicably imemvined, tion of achievements means the player managing friends while in the game. and while this game focuses mostly on will be revisiting Raynor and his crew "StarCraft II: Wings of liberty'S" the Terrans, Blizzard has plans to release onen. engaging and unique single player mis­ two expansions later on, one for each of "StarCraft II's" multi player side is es­ sions are amazing, and the addictive the other races. semially the original game's multiplayer and engrossing mulriplayer is a blast as Jim Raynor, me heroic Terran !eader but v,rjth a few new I,lnits, a graphical well. Blizzard has a potential Game of from me first game returns, this time upgrade, and a bit of work on the Battle. the Year on their hands, and if history on a mission to overthrow me corrupt net end. repeats itself, another Game of the De­ government he helped set up in the first Those may sound like negatives, bur cade. A -Andrew Seal 10 I ~h( ~rrmt I AUGUST 16, 2010 TV liffha ger extravaganza: 'True lood' returns, compelling as ever If "True Blood" does anything (Anna Paquin) returning to find Trammell) quest for his biological right, it is cliffhangers. Each episode Bill (Stephen l\10yer) kidnapped in family, and Arlene's (Carrie Preston) is mixed with mystery or furiously the wake of Maryann's departure. budding romance Vvith the bizarre paced revelation right up to the very This season so far has focused on the Terry (Todd Lmve). last second, when the screen black­ search for Bill, why he was taken, Oh, yeah, there are werewolves ens and the credits dolefully roU. It and the overarching politics of the now too. So far, Sookie is being is impossible to see them corning, vampire world. Little to no time is chased by werewolves while looking and with each episode's end, the feel­ ;pent dealing with last season's plot for Bill, who was taken by said fur­

ing is always positive, yet frustrated: threads, mostly due (0' the incredible bags. '~' What a great episode and is it next pace and scope of this season. Meanwhile, Eric adeptly works Sunday yet?" lh.is continual toying AI; always, the acting in "True the political angle on the Queen, "'rith the audience is enough to drive Blood" is excellent, \\rith the excep­ and Sookie's true nature is slowly one to therapy, but the tease feels oh, tion of Evan Rachel Wood's Queen revealed. Tara (Rucina Wesley) con­

so good. Sophie. No other cast member has tinues (Q be the character with the After months of post-cliffhanger the ability to suck the momentum worst luck, and Lafayette (Nelsan El­ stress disorder, fans of HBO s vam­ and air) out of scene so success­ lis) is once again the most endearing pire extravaganza, True Blood," fully. lhink Arnold Schwarzeneg­ character on the show. Jessica (Debo­ were granted release with the explo­ ger in 1997's "Batman and Robin." rah Ann Woll) undergoes the most sive premiere of Season 3. Like the Similarly disappointing, devotees of bewildering and satisfying character previous seasons the exceptional act­ the Southern Vampire series (upon development. Where is the annoying ing, mysterious and immersi: plot which True Blood" is based) , will brat we hated in Season I? lines, pedect pacing and, of course, groan as Charlaine Harris' original Despite the boring sideshow:5, more sex, blood and mon crs con­ plot derails arc: skewed. Season 3 remains as compelling as its tinue to great effect with this swn­ Season 35 subplots are decidedly predecessors, and alone is worth the mer's installment. ladduster. In terms of interest, Sook­ price of an HBO subscription. A- - COURTESY / HBO Season 2 finished with Sookic: ie's hunt for Bill trumps Sam's (Sam Gene Doyel And oid Lust brings the noise to The rack Fox

New York's Android Lust plays a type swayed with the heavy thrum of drums, layered slalom. On "God In The Hole" of industrial-Goth-metal that fans of bass and death-thick synthesizers. Third bassist, Bret Calder brought the thunder Trent Remor; Maynard Keenan, Rob was fan-favorite "Dragonfly," a cut from of Thor's hammer and incarnated it in a­ Zombie, Evanescence, and Marilyn 2006's 'Devour, Rise, and Take Flight,' sick and haunting epic bass line. Guitar­ AUGUST 17 Manson would appreciate. Android Lust a beautifully layered industrial-techno ist, James Light and drummer, Steve Ke­ William Fitzsimmons, The Firebird landed in Sr. Louis at The Crack Fox, track with a driving beat and careful, felas thrashed and pounded away respec­ a small dingy, smoke filled, shoebox­ yet seething, lilting vocals and a catchy tively in perfect collaboration. Shikhee $15 sized club on Olive, the perfect place for chorus line. growled, "huh, ahuh, huh,» to create one a show of this type to take place. Their The set continued with "Body," a of the show's most ecstatic moments. AUGUST 18 last performance in Sr. Louis was at The track that has wisps of Tom York if he The set concluded with "Stained," Pilot Cloud,Cicero's Complex, another club replete with were abducted by Goth aliens, reengi­ and featured roaming synthesizer licks, $7 Gothic scenesters. neered and infused with even headier playful, yet shadowy orgasmic guitar As eleven thirty approached, the black rhythm and abandoned to the vacuwn and almost choral vocal styling from AUGUST 19 leather and pleather wearing, tarred up, of outer space. The ending of this song Shikhee, that is, until she spat out, "I Goo Goo Dolls, SWitchfoot, and Green River and eyeshadow smeared crowd assem­ was of particular interest because it dis­ just want to see you dead," that split bled around the stage like the hungry solved from a break-neck pace of digital the difference between Goth-industrial, Ordinance, The FamiJy Arena living dead and prepared to receive the pops, blips, creamy bass, and dis toned heavy metal, and techno, in a thrilling $39.50-$79.00 sacrament of Android Lusr. Lead singer vocals into a serene acoustic guitar sec­ reach of genre transcendence. . Shikhee took the stage, wearing a beauti­ tion that slowly built back up to brood­ Android Lust left the stage only to re­ The Wonder Years, Take Aim, Forever Young, fully detailed, full body leather suit with ing climax as the drums faded in and turn by audience demand and encored Before the City Sleeps, anrl Milestonl" Ifubar slits cut out around the waist and arms, the vocals bled from soft and deeply with "Unbeliever," from "The Dividing," $10, $12 at the door and topped off with a delicious leather feminine to dark and cutting. As the cur which opened with whispered singing collar piece. She offered a quiet, almost churned on, Shikhee demanded, "Do and a soupy techno-synth line that built AUGUST 21 nervous, "Hello," and leapt into "Inti­ you understand?" and then screeched, to include a hearty piano line and a per­ mate Stranger," from their August 10 "You just don't understandl" The audi­ fection of overwrought thwnping drum Tapes ri·' Tapes, The- Firebird · release, 'Human Animal,' which starts ence bopped along and hooted, gob­ and bass. $12 with a creepy-fat snaking bass line that bling the moment. The dressed-to-the-nines audience bleeds into raucous screams, violent gui­ "Hole Solution," "Lover Thine" and devoured the show to the bone. An tars, and crushed out drum-noise back­ "GC?d In The Hole" were all played with obvious success, Android Lust is the ing tracks. high fidelity to their studio counterparts, one industrial-Gath-metal band worth Next came "It's On You." The tight­ and the audience was held entranced catching. Go see them. B+ -William nit, dressed up crowd, closed in and throughOut the entire dark synthesizer Kyle LATEST + GREATEST

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Ftlter Troub1e With Angels

Lead man Richard Patrick and GOm-· pany release their fifth studio effnrt -on August 17 on the Rock-et Science Ventures record label. So far it ap­ pears most of the songs chug along with distorted screams, . guitars and drug references. Tracks available for streaming at Myspace.com/filter.

Toadies Feeler .. COURTESY I WARNER BROTHERS On August 17, the Toadies release a re-recording of their would-be soph­ omore album, sent to the vaults by 'Inception' breaks through summer Interscope, who asked the band to

II try again, II upon rejecting "Feeler." The sound is nail-bitingly good nineties grunge rock, vacuum \ doldrums with innovation, originality packed rock pop song writing. Catch Toadies live at The Pag­ eant on September 25. Summer had serued into its movie movie at all, but is a fresh, imaginative of corporate espionage. The team uses a doldrums of sequels, remakes and re­ film, something increasingly rare from machine that allows them to enter the hashed ideas, ,<"hile the intelligent spec­ Hollywood. dreams of targeted businessmen in order Lissie ulative fiction thriller "Inception" has Both brainy and entertaining, ccIn_ to steal corporate secrets, a process called Catching A Tiger blown in a' fresh breeze of innovation. ~eption" is speculative fiction, "what-if" extraction. But a Japanese executive The clever, original thriller about science fiction, in the manner of author (Ken Watanabe) wants Cobb to carry Alternative-country pop influenced, industrial espionage through invading Philip K. Dick. Nolan co-wrote this out a far more difficult task, to implant and angel-voiced, Lissie releases her dreams, «Inception," is a revelation and screenplay but it shares Dick's tendency an idea, a process called inception, in shimmering debut record, 'Catching a promise fulfilled. to explore philosophical and emotional the mind of a wealthy young execurive A Tiger' on August 17. "When I'm Christopher Nolan, director of "The issues within a science fiction setting. (Cillian Murphy) poised to inherit his Alone," which sounds like the Moody Blues meets Shania Twain, meets Sheryl Crow, is sure to garner Dark Knight" and

'Restrepo' gives soldiers' eye view of war Get Low Robert Duval, Bill urray and Sissy The . documentary "Re­ pOST on high ground, a spot fight. Junger and Hethering­ ing jokes and dancing around Spacek star in a '30s-set tale about a ton lived side by side with the are sometimes suddenly strepo" uses the hand-held with a commanding view of crusty backwoods hermit who plans to camera technique ' .... e so often the valley, despite constant unit for a year, as the soldiers interrupted by gunfire. At­ host, while still alive, his own funeral see in fictional war @ms, but enemy fire. They name the built an outpost and defend­ tempts to build bridges with (only at Plaza Frontenac). here the soldiers we follow are outpost for a charismatic pla­ ed it, endured boredom and local leaders are undermined real and so is the danger they toon medic who was killed in lost comrades, and waited for by misunderstandings and face, terrifyingly so. the first days in country. their time to be up. friendly-fire accidents. Ten­ Writer/journalist Sebas- A documentary with sear­ The strength of "Restrepo" sion is thick as any ordinary lottery Ticket tian Junger, who penned the ing emotional immecliacy, is that it has no agenda and walk can turn into a battle. non-fiction bestseller "The "Restrepo" -takes us into the no filter. It is only the sol­ "Restrepo' is unblinking Bow Wow and Brandon T. Jackson star Perfect Storm," and camera­ Afghanistan war through diers' experiences. The sol­ in its honesty, hean-breaking in comedy about a man with a win ning lottery ticket he must hide from greedy the eyes of soldiers on the diers talk frankly in stuclio and terrii)' ing in its reality. man/photojournalist Tim friends and relatives. Hetherington are embedded ground. The film is non­ interviews sprinkled in with This documentary is likely to with a unit on its way to Af­ political, has no structuring the immecliate war foorage. be among the year's top con­ ghanistan. When plans were view, just events unfolding as No experts offer analysis and renders fDr awards, bur more mad , the Second Plaroon's they do for these soldj.ers. no generals are in te.rviewed. than mat, it i:s a must-see film Farewell d [ination was expected to Through the documen­ What we get is the inescap­ to get a sense of what those b a saD bacbvater location tary, the audience lives with able, day-:by-day reality of the fighting that far-.off war must This film is a French spy thriller about these young men. Viewers soldiers' war. The point is to endure. far from action. Instead, the Ameri.can and Russian spies, set during Kor ngal yalley became one see them at their best and give the viewer the feeling of "Restrepo" opened August the Cold War (only at Plaza Frontenac). of [he war'. hottesr spots. their worst, happy and silly being there, bored or terri­ 13 for an exclusive run at the Th e ond Platoon is as they kid around, scared or fied. Tivoli Theater. A -Cate Mar­ t a ~k e d wirh w Iding an out- enraged in the heat of a fire Scenes of the soldiers play- quis 12 I mtr Mrrrnt I AUGUST 16, 2010

SUBURBS, from page 9 INCEPTION, from page 11 On the first single, "Ro­ Hours'" and the magnificent Vodka in each hand, serves, He offers a payment landscape. Too much plot for anomer and so forth. coco," Butler poetically spits "Deep Blue." Both are replete again, as both a critique and Cobb cannOt refuse. detail will spoil the fun bur The . aering by this fine <(rococo" like an indictment. with staccato piano, lush gui­ a celebration of the suburbs. Despite his unparalleled ~'Inception" is packed with cast adds the human Elimen­ "City With No Children," tar work, and Will Buder's Arcade Fire's 'The Sub"'- professional skill, Cobb is cleverness. sion needed to make the "Half Light I," and "Half emotion-tinged, conBiered _urbs,' is a long, brooding, haunted by memories of his The song that signals the charaerers fully real and the Light II" round out the first falsetto vocals. "We Used to concept album masterpiece. dead wife Mal (Marion Co­ dream-thieves that their dramatic story invob.:ing. pan of 'The Suburbs' in a WaitD is the "Rebellion Oies)) It is not an either/or record, tillard). Cob b needs rebuild time is almost up is one by Director/writer Nolan sublime aural braid of or­ (a cut from 'Funeral') of 'The but a both/and record, one his team for the job, so seeks Edith Pia[, the legendary has fulfilled the promise chestral beauty, serene melan­ Suburbs.' The song's narra- exploring all sides of sub­ out his father-in-law (Mi­ French songsuess Cotillard from years ago, when his choly, soothing female vocals, . tive of two lovers growing urban life, its uncertain chael Caine), a professor portrayed in 'T.a Vie En. no-budget non-linear film and a sprinkle of classic rock. disillusioned with life in the pursuits, and its confliered of architecture in Paris. He Rose." "The Following" screened at Admittedly, the early sec­ suburbs serves as one of the stance. recommends a gifted stu­ Much of the enjoyment the St. Louis International ond half of this gargan tuan record's most affecting pieces. Despite being a tad bloat­ dem named Adriane, played of the film is in its sheer Film Festival. release sags a bit. The lack­ «Sprawl II," sung by Re­ ed, Arcade Fire's "The Sub­ masterfully by Ellen Page, visual inventiveness. The The wildly successful luster and grotesquely forced, gine Chassagne fuses Blond­ urbs" stands as high art, com­ ro build the needed dream architects create alternate­ Barman movie ''1he Dark pWlk-rocking "Month of ie-esque Eighties dance pop, plicated and contnldierory worlds. Adding a master reality worlds, where trains Knight" established Nolan May," is as eminently skip­ Depeche Mode~ and MGMT. in its embrace of its subject. of disguise (Tom Hardy) may appear out of nowhere as a director for huge num­ abl as a fist pump. H owever The crack, bouncing along Arcade Fire feels everything and a mixer of concoctions on city streets or a whole bers of movie fans and gave the record swings back into with the fury of a bl ue sparkle all the time,. and so does cheir Dileep Rao) fills out the cityscape may fold up inm him the industry dour to sun-soaked country sweetness ey hadow-smeared clubber audience. This is their gift to team. itself make '1nception," a film he a la Neil Young with "Wasted with a sloshing Red Bull and listeners. A - WilJiam K Ie It lays the basis for an The thriller creates a had dreamed of making for entertammg spy thriller dream within a dream level years, a reality. but this many-layered film of reality that can challenge There are layers upon lay­ Whatdi you think of "The Suburbs?" goes deeper ye.t~ to visit hu­ audiences to keep up, but ers of details and meanings, man longing, regret" self­ Nolan keeps the audience making this a @mworth Let us know at delusion and more, all un­ grounded by using very dif­ multiple viewings. ''tincep­ folding seamlessly within ferent looks for each reality, tion" is one of the bes:r films ecurrent-onli e.com a heart-pounding thriller a wintery fortress for one, so far this year. A -Cate and breath-taking visual the interior of a posh hotel Marquis

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Little BlacK BOOK A guide to UM-St~ LQUiS By Caitlin E. L. Myles & Andrew Seal

Audiophiles, music elitists, hipsters and music hounds will all find something to love about the Loop. Those with discern­ ing tastes can visit Vintage Vinyl to add to their record col­ lection (or just to pick up their favorite band's latest album). Craving live music? The Pageant offers major bands like Co­ heed & Canlbria, Adam Lambert, and The Flaming Lips. Plus, if the band is not good, people can spend time in the Pageant's Halo Bar instead. Ulv1-St. Louis' very own Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center is a haven for music lovers, offel-ing a little some­ Where to shop: thing for everyone on campus. Past performers have included Jay Sean and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, among others. - For shopping, look no further than the Galleria. It is a great place to unwind. The mall is full of many popular stores such as Forever 21, Wet Seal, H&I\1,Express. Gap, American Eagle Foot Locker, Champs, Journeys, Game Stop, EYE. Dillard's' and ~1acy's. It is not just a great place to shop; it is also a great Wher to h e fun: place to dine. The food court is a delicious reprieve from cam­ pus food, and there are four quality restaurants [0 check out The Saint Louis Zoo for a menu more chic than the fast and easy food court: The Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, 5 Guys Burgers As a college student, spending money can be hard to come and Fries, and the Saint Louis Bread Company. by. The Saint Louis Zoo offers fun and free entertainment. While the Galleria offers the all-in-one mall convenience Various animals can be seen in areas almost identical to their The Loop has its fair share of shopping goodness as well, such natural habitat. The zoo is a pleasurable, relaxing place to visit as Blast off to Star Clipper, a combination comic book shop with friends and learn a few things about conserving species. and bookstore. If eclectic is your thing, check out Sunshine Daydream to get a far-out feeling. Irs sixties atmosphere is per­ Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours fect to just: relax. and chill. Anheuser-Busch has been around since 1852 and gives free brewery tours to experience their quality products. People who are 21 years or older can taste from a selection of their brew. Snacks and soda are also served for those under 21. The Budweiser Clydesdale horses are located on site during the tour. St. Louis Science Center Take a trip to the Saint Louis Science Center for a little Student art is always interesting. Call it avant-garde, continuing education. General admission is free. The call it pretentious, but it is at least always interesting. The omnimax theaue located inside the center is $9 per person, University of Missouri St. Louis has not one, but two dif­ but well worth the cost. The St. Louis Science Center is the ferent art galleries on hand: Gallery Visio and Gallery _ perfect date location or JUSt a place to take friends. 210. Outside of student art, drop by the Loop to check our the Regional Arts Commission, whose regular art in­ Pilot House stallations are as avant-garde as they are pretentious. Music, food and entertainment are located right on campus, too. The student decorated Pilot House, located in the Millennium Student Center, hosts several nigh~y events. 14 l1:hr lturrrnt I AUGUST 16, 2010

Where to catch a movie:

For independent movies, try the Tivoli in the Loop. If it is not showing in regular theatres, it is a safe bet it "will be show­ ing at the Tivoli. Plus, the yearly Halloween midnight showing Fitz's American Grill & Bottling Works of "The Rocky Horror Picrure Show" is quite the e.xperience One of the true St. LOLLis classics, Fin's, is not only a great and not to be missed. meal, bur a great show as ·well. Dtuing the day, gUests at the More contemporary films can be watched at the Gallerja 6 eatery can watch some of Fin's famous sodas being botcie

Chinese Noodle Cafe Do not judge this restaurant by its size, this is not the aye rage How to Chinese food joint. Ir may be small, bur its food is amazing and the prices are fair.

get involved: Thai Pizza Co. For the quintessential college experience, one cannot go With the onset of a hankering for curry. Thai Pizza Company js the place to go. Even if taste buds run towards the less wrong with getting im~olved. UM-St. Louis has doz:ens of spicy, the menu has a wide variety of food a little more mild. great organiza.tions to offer, from the classic (Greek Life), 'to the political (Student Government l\ssociation) ~ to the musi­ cal (University Singers), to the media oriented (The Current Imo's Pizza and The U). For the altruistic, mere are a number of oppor­ lulO's Pizza is famolls in St. Louis. Its delicious, thin crust tunities throughom the year to give back, such as the annual pizza is mouthwatering and many college smdems would November Month of service. The month is jam-packed full of vouch that it is one of the most important food groups in things to do, like help clean up parks, help repair foreclosed thejr diet. Imo's Pjz'la delivery service makes it e-.lsily acces­ properties and ~e yards for the elderly. sible to students wilhout cars.

Best places t~ go on a date:

Pi Pizza

This ultra-hip, swanky eatery is not only a math majors' dream (or nightmare), bur also feamres a menu with almost anything and everything pi related, from pizza to dessert. FITl'S BOTILING CO. JENNIFER MEAHAN I THE CURRENT Cicero's Restaurant

With frequent live music and always great eats, Cicero's is Where to get a great time. Just do nor expect to talk much on this date if homework help: there is a band playing. Blueberry Hill For those in, need of a little assistance, help is never too far away. For the less math-inclined among us, UM-St. Lollis' Another great restatuant and live band venue, Blueberry math lab in the social service bllilding will help ease frustra­ Hill, has delicious food and even more delicious prices. Its tion and·.reduce confusion about fractions, variables, and the eclectic atmosphere will draw people back again and again. Mandelbrot set. Not everyone is a writer, and luckily, the writing lab also in the SSB caters to writing related needs. No matter the subject, if stUdents have a paper to write, the writing lab can help. AUGUST 16, 2010 l1:hc ([urrrnt 115

Chancellor Tom George is a professor and researcher of chemistry and physics. JENNIFER MEAHAN I THE CURRENT Chancellor Thomas George: More than meets the eye

~ MATHEW B. POPSKY Staff Writer ably just as w II that I'm no long rna cycle now. sor of music here. She rea hes well known internationally. he was actually ill organ [eacher ar Yale and tharwent great for Chancellor Thomas George is a weJl-known figure within The oilier, which many people knov is th c I'm a jazz pia­ ix months. n we rarted daring, rhe lessons went downhill the University ofMissouri-St. Louis. \\·'hat better way ro begin nist. I playa lor in public, be it campu even d \ m own, as our 10 re-life grew. I guess rhe moral of this story is, don'r dare a new year than by welcoming studenrs with a personal look even in Colmnbia or overseas in connection wi th MSL vis­ your music reacher if u want your music lessons to do wel l. ac Chancellor George? irs in China, Hungary and Romania. Th hom Ji.£; i scarce. W, ha funcrions v ry other oi Tht The Current: How did y ou come to be Chana-lior here? TC: How did you ga involved with jtlZZ piano? usuall . 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One day, a friend of mine was her listening to me play, and 'r g tting more and more recognition. Lasr year, Bob Rick- TG: I'm an exercise. nuL I sv,·iJn a mile one. day or do some­ told me I should be out playing in clubs. I wId him no and he 1 fs was elected to th a tio naJ Academy of Sciences (ad Mis- thing on the crack. I do things that are ambularory. That's a booked me without [eUing me at a place called '-'The Changing souri's only repres ntati e. must in my daily schedule. It's noc the same time every day. Scene." The rest is history. I srarred playing gigs a[ res[aurants, You do it when you can, but I try ro work Out hill an hour clubs, funerals, schools, wherever I was wanted. Personally, I'd JUSt like to be as successful as possible as a every day. chancellor, which means improving [he university as much as I used to be a cyclist, as well. Two summers ago, I fell TC: f)7hut isyour family life like? possible. off my bike and broke my wrist, which put an end ro that, but I used to be seen riding around the city ail the TG: I have no kids and am dO"wTI to one cat. My time. I rook chances and risks whilsr riding. It's prob- wife and I celebrate our fortieth this year. She's a profes- 16 l1lrh( ([urrrnt I AUGUST 16, 2010 • sk, IS , efer aids Campus resour es Online training program started Hours: Mon - Thurs: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. in an effort to prevent suicide Mon -Thurs: 8 a.m. - 6 p .m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Frida~- : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: 351 MSC location: 278 MS( .. JE N O'HARA the p 5i rion to help people or faculty member s ts th ir 314-516-5451 Features Editor ae t some help Jami U n­ account up wiLh his or h r 314-516-5111 sin, OW1Se1ing psychologi t, email. 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So the idea of Missouri Columbia, said. aware that as a friend 1 family behind it is to try to let as The training program member, classmate or room­ many people as possible takes about twenty to thirty mate, that we're all in the IF YOU know about what the warn­ minutes to complete. Once position to be able to help,'" WANT ing signs are so they are in in the Web site, a student Linsin said. TOCLtMB CRI IS R AL! THE STEPS TO GOT YOUR STUN GUN? RESEARCH SUCCESS, VISIT YOUR \Nildfire pepper spray with Any online p u rchase. UMSL LIBRARIES AT: http://VJUIW.umsl.edu/library D 9 - 30- 10 OR CO TO THE REFERENCE DESK AUGUST 16, 2010 1 '1:hc [Urrrnt 117

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OUR OPINION EDITOR'S VIEWPOINT Proposition eight Wyclef: No you can't! overturned After the magni rude 7 aptitude to run a nation. earthquake struck Haiti in Education is one thing. January, thousands of people It is true that many jobs do around the world pledged not require an education and The tOpic of homosexual­ medical benefits or even the ed. In addition, Judge Walk­ their time and money to street smarts tend to payoff ity has been that of hot and simple decisions of burial er is now deemed as being relief efforts. To some, de­ in more cases than not, but it heavy for centuries. fu the plans should a spouse pass. homosexual. In fact, there voting time and money is would help if the leader of a twenty-first century contin­ Civil unions do not always are several people calling for enough, but it seemingly is country was formally trained ues rolling, the United States offer these types of things. an impeachment because not enough for Haidan rap­ in public policy among other is slowly growing more ac­ It is nice to see that despite of claims that Walker ruled per Wydef Jean. The rapper things. In addition, Jean re­ cepting of homosexuality. our abilities to fiy to the the case under a confuct of announced his plans to run ally does not possess a solid The overturning of propo­ moon and discover treat­ interest. No matter Walkers' for the Haitian presidency track record when it comes sition eight in California ments for cancer, our pre­ orientation, using the same this past month to much to managing money. His or­ showed the latest example of historic hwnan nature still logic, had a heteroseJ..'llal dismay from critics. Initially ganization Yele Haiti was re­ that. allows the idea of something judge rule for the passing of Jean planned to run for the cently put under fire for mis­ important jobs in political Yet, there is always the slightly different or unknown proposition eight, one could Haitian presidency within managed funds and it was offices. never-fail opposing side; Gay still scares people, even with­ argue that too was a conflict the next ten years, but he recently discovered that he Jean stood before a crowd marriage is immoral, what out reason. of interest. said that the earthquake had owes the IRS a reported $5.2 of Haitian supporters and are we teaching our chil­ We have fought against The bottom line comes made his bid for presidency million in back taxes, a claim shouted "America has. Barack dren, what was this judge racism and sexism and yet, down to equal rights. Living much more dire for the im­ Jean vehemently denies. Obama and Haiti has Wyclef thinking?Equaliry, perhaps? we seem to learn nothing in a country where the word poverished nation. Jean's personal problems Jean!" It is heartWarming Debate whether or not from the past. Walkers' ded­ "freedom" and "justice" are Not unlikely, manyadver­ are his own as well as his that our president inspires homosexuals should be al­ sion was a reflection of creat­ mentioned in every other saries to Jean's presidential ambitious agenda, but put­ Wyclef, but Jean should lowed to marry one another ing equality, not for the per­ sentence, most of the coun­ bid believe that his career as ting on a suit and having also rake a good look at the versus civil unions has been sonal support or disapproval try seems to still take a part a musician gives rum little to supporters does not make amount of work that Obama the primary argument these of gay marriage. in hypocrisy. The idea that no expe.rience in politics. But you a politician. What kind puts in to his career. Running days. While homosexuality There are also the ones gay marriage is immoral con­ Jean believes otherwise. of world do we live in when Haiti ",ill not be a day at the is far from being accepted as that argue that marriage is flicts with the ideas of Amer­ "Celebrity has taught me a rapper can drop a mic and beach. The winner of this a norm, there is a lot more strictly for heterosexuals that ican morals. Proposition that politics is politricks," he adopt a campaign slogan and critical election will inherit of the worlds' population can procreate. eight was overrurned simply said in an fusociated Press expect to be taken seriously 1.6 million homeless people. accepting of the idea. What First of all, the world is because homosexuals do not interview. "The fact that I'm as a politician? I don't sup­ a destroyed capital ciry, and approval there is generally in no trouble of becoming have the san1e equal rights coming with this with fresh POrt any entertainers turned billions of dollars in donated seems to stOp there. extinct due to lack of procre­ as everyone else. Frankly, the eyes but not naive. ears, I politicians. This includes, reconstruction funds yet to Nor everyone understands ation anytime soon. Second supporters of proposition think that's a good Start." but is not limited to Arnold be distributed. the stability and security that of all, if this were such the eight do not seem to have Even Jean's Fugees ex­ Schwarzenegger, Jesse Ven­ The good thing abom the marriage offers. An example case, would we not ban the anything on their side of the band mate Pras Michel does tura and now Wydef Jean. hoopla is that it is bringing of a right is employmenr marriage between those who argwnent except the fact gay not support his presidential When characters from the worldwide attention the pol­ benefits, such as a spouse are unable to have children marriage was banned before, bid simply stating that Jean TV show up in political of­ itics of Haiti. The sad thing gaining insurance benefits, in the first place? 0 r between so it should continue being is not fit to run a country. fice, it makes the job appear is that the aloofness of this or the ability to take fam­ those who do not want chil­ banned. Michel backs another musi­ less serious and ill contrived. election may overshadow the ily leave when a loved one is dren at all? If there is really a Imagine where we would cian, Michel Martelly also Gone are the days when peo­ more serious problem thus sick. Other examples are be­ concern about it, technology be if that were true for every­ known as "S"veet Mickey" for ple srudied politics and took leaving the impoverished na­ ing able to make decisions for has advanced to the point thing. the job. Jean's confidence is jobs to work their way up tion where it started. a loved one in a hospital that -where old school reproduc­ admirable, but also derisive. the political ladder to gain Sequita Bean is Editor-in­ are incapacitated, filed under tion is not necessarily need- In fact, both candidates re­ experience, now individuals ChieJofThe Current. ally ought to amend not only can rely on their celebrity to their approach, but also their get them very ctucial, very ..-- '. . . ?V· • r:e .news-. I it www.thecurr t- n Ine.co 18 I 'm:hr Q:urrrnt I AUGSUT 161 2010 SCIENCE MATTERS Endocrinologist's antigay agen,da

Dr. Maria New is living to things like lesbianism, so­ o cap-and-trade may close in a gay nightmare. called disinterest in mother­ She lives in a world where ing, and masculine behavior lime girls can grow up to in girls. And she and her col­ door on addressing climate like other girls (or men), leagues believe that Dex, tak­ and aspire to do anything en by a woman when preg­ they want to in life, even nant, can ensure that none Congress' failure to pass a There is an additional cost if what they want to do is of those unsightly things market-based cap-and-trade to the U.S. in this failure. in a profession «normally" occur. New has been doling solution to address climate By choosing to stay with oil performed or dominated by out Dex for years to anxious change, a method that worked and coal, we will miss out men or even choosing not to heterosexual parents, avow­ against acid rain, occurred on economic opponunities add to the overpopulation of ing that it will help them to despite: wide public suppon in the coming switch to the earth by having children. ensure their daughters are for taking action on climate, renewable energy. Even See, New yearns for a as straight as they are. The room here at the Univer­ a Democratic president China, a major coal-burning completely heteronoffi1ative Hastings Center's Bioethics sity of Missouri-St. Louis. and majorities in Congress, nation, is investing in green world. She dreams of a world Forum reponedly has a tape Ask any real scientist: this Obama's campaign promises, energy technology, due to where little girls grow up to that proves that as far back is not just bad science; it's and even an environmental economic opportunity. Yet, be perfect Susie Homemak­ as 9 years ago, New told arrocious, and an ourrage . . disaster caused by a huge oil as Nobel Prize-winning ers, meek and docile women parents that Dex could help New and her ilk are try­ spill in the Gulf of Mexico. economist Paul Krugman drilling, with its inevitable who want nothing more their babies in "eventually ing to engineer girls to be The results of this failure recently wrote in his spills, is not the only option. than to lie on their backs for becoming somebody's wife, straight. These aren't behav­ may be catastrophic for all New York Times colwnn Local tax incentives to buy men, give birth to men's ba­ and having normal sexual ioral psychologists; these are of us, as it doses the door on "American Goes Dark," our plug-in elecuic cars would bies, clean men's homes and development and becoming mere endocrinologists with the best chance to mitigate nation is already in economic help, along with community­ cook dinner for their hus­ a mother." There are so many an antigay agenda. They are the worst of global warming decline due to failure to build built charging stations. Light­ bands. things wrong 'with New and prescribing dexamethasone and preserve a livable planet. for the future. rail public transportation Enter a linle compound the whole situation she and to cure something it can­ Where does that leCl.ve us However, Congress may needs to be favored over known as "Dex." It is the her colleagues have created. not, and possibly endanger­ now? yet revisit the issue this highways as a commmer muacle drug that will re­ For starters, dexamethasone ing future generations of While the rest of the fall and despite Congress' solution. Energy efficiency store the world to righrs. hasn't been approved. by the women. Without so-called world has accepted the facts failure, there are a few things needs to become the norm. Heteronormative rights., Food and Drug Adminis­ "masculine behavior" in of climate change and moved individuals and communities Utilities should be held that is. Dex, short for dexa­ uation for treating CAB women, we m.ay not have forward, our coun try remains can do. accountable in adding methasone, is a steroid for in utero. In fact, Dex hasn't such incredible women do­ mired in a political debate Communities can require renewable energy, not pregnant women that might been proven to do a whole ing typically "male" things, that continually questions new roofs, or if they are allowed to simply game possibly aid in fixing a con­ lot. It may prevent ambigu­ like being a Supreme Court well-established science. ptogressive, existing roofS, the system. Combinations dition known as congeni­ ous gentalia. It does not, judge (Sonia Sotomayor), or Caught in this paralyzing to be white rather than of decentralized energy tal adrenal hyperplasia, or however, cure CAR. the Secretary of State (Hill­ loop, backed by "old energy" black to reflect solar energy. production, like small no­ CAH. CAH results from an New and her colleagues ary Rodharn Clinton), or the companies, we are choosing Local incentives for living dam hydropower, solar overexposure of male hor­ are basing their off-label rec­ CEO of a major corporation to benefit oil and coal "green roofs" and energy­ arrays and wind farms, mones in the womb, which ommendations on a small (Meg Whitman). For nearly companies short-term at the efficient building should be should be encouraged. With can lead to developmental study performed in Sweden. a century, women's rights expense of the rest of us long­ encouraged. our big river systems, small abnormalities. Any scientific studies worth have been steadily increas­ term. Following California's lead, hydropower has enormous In the real world, these their salt use a lot of par­ ing. Now though, Dr. New Global warming is states can offer low-interest potential in Missouri. Unlike abnormalities include things ticipants: it just makes good and her misguided views underway already, so these loans to finance conversions wind and solar, water alwa'Ys like faulty adrenal glands and sense. More data means threaten to set us hack to a late-date efforts were to to solar or wind energy. Such Bows so it supplies power ambiguous genitalia. CAB more definitive results and time before Suffrage. soften its blow. Unlike health conversions require a big continuously. The technology usually means a lifetime of leads to better understand­ Andrew Seal is a Staff care and other social issues, upfront investment but then is available now and has taking some seriously heavy ing. Writer for The Current. nature only ever afforded provide cost-free energy. A no negative environmental and powerful steroids to bal­ That study in Swed~n? A us a limited window of loan program of this type impact. Elsewhere, tidal­ ance for the faulty glands. mere 26 participants. Not opponunity to act on climate would allow towns to build surge turbines or geothermal In New's delusional fan­ 2,600 or 26,000, but 26. As change. That window is wind turbines or homes ' to sources hold potential. tasy world, CA1-I also leads in, about the size of a class- closing now, so it will be up add solar panels, providing Congress' failure to act on to the rest of the world, along local jobs while providing a climate change is shameful, with individuals and local steady revenue stream to local but we must continue to do 2 AKC REGISTERED BULLDOGS governments here, to do want government. what we can, as long as we n.eed re-horn.in.g to a. grea.t ovvn.er for they can. Like a house afire, For national security can. throwing a bucket of water reasons, we should break the on the problem four years stranglehold of dependency Cate Marquis is Assoc. from now is meaningless. on foreign oil. Deep-sea A&E Editor for The Current.

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Imam Feisel Abdul Rauf supported the construction than am·one else." What Building a mosque on in the center of Nagasaki or say anything to fool Ameri­ has a dream for a new age of 29 to 1At a recent public ParkS 1 's critics and detrac­ private property tWo blocks Hiroshima would we? But ca into letting this insult be Islam in America. He dreams meeting on the issue, Zead tors do not seem to realize away from ground zero is imagine the OUtC1Y from the constructed. The name has of a time where people can Ramadan, a man who held is that they are falling righr perfectly legal, but that does left if the American govern­ already been changed from respect and tolerate the faith up his passport to prove his into the extremists' waiting not mak it OK It is un­ ment tried to. It would be Cordoba House to ParkS 1. of others. citizenship, mentioned that hands. derstandable why so many labeled the crime of the cen­ The term Cordoba has seri­ His wife, Daisy Khan, his wife and brother were What better way to re­ people 'want to see it built rury. They would claim that ous allusions to Islam's his­ shares his dream. Together, among the first responders cruit more to their cause and so badly, but those people it proved just how imperial tory of building mosques on therwo of them aim to try after the September 11 at­ inspire hate and bigotry than are horribly misguided. They we are. conquered lands. and change the popular mis­ tacks. by touting the hatred and are people, almost exclusively 'Xlith a religion of 1.5 In the unlikely event that conceptions about Islam. He is of the mind that op­ bigotry of America.?~America liberal, who think they are billion anyone statement construction even begins, "Our religion has been hi­ position to the construction works because of its reli­ being compassionate, toler­ is not going to hold true Park51 may not be the only jacked by the extremists," she is "simply Islamophobia." gious freedom and because ant and politically correct with every member. Now, hardhat area in the vicin­ said in an article on npr.org. His speech was drowned out it doesn't allow one religion and certainly do nor want obviously, not all Muslims ity. A conservative pundit She and her husband have a by the opposition's shout­ to dominate another, and anything like facts or logic to are intolerant. Most in the is already looking for other plan to win it back. , ing. ParkS 1's opponents are we are very happy as Mus­ get in their 'way. United States certainly do entrepreneurs with whom It's a place called ParkS 1 , a loose conglomeration of lims with that arrangement," The liberals that support not seem to be. However, the to open a 14-story, gay club a 13-story yet-to-be-con­ spiteful, rhetoric-spewing Khan said in the npr.org ar­ this project, like lvUchael individual spearheading the and all night disco right srructed building. Tea Party activists, conserva­ tide. As the work her and her Bloomberg, mayor of Nevv" construction of the mosque, across the street from Park51. "This center will create tive fear-mongering politi­ husband have accomplished York City, are American a Kuwaiti gentleman named Mr. Rauf would have no is­ this kind of counter mo­ cians and hateful bigots. proves, they love the fact that apolOgiSts. They are embar­ Abdul Rauf, who is on the sues with this I am sure. I mentum which will amplify They say that a Muslim America is a land of many rassed by our hegemony and record saying that the United anl equally confident that the voices of the moderate community center so close faiths. believe the country co be at States was an accessory to the every individual who wor­ Muslims," Kahn said in the to Ground Zero would be a What is rarely mentioned irs core bigoted and racist. Sept. 11, 200 1 attacks and shipped at ParkS 1 would be article. "If we have to defeat desecration of the memories is that Imam Rauf means for They use the unsavory parts that suicide bombing Israeli inclined to do nothing other the extremists, Muslims have of those who lost their lives part of Park51 to be an inter­ of American history to justify civilians is kosher. than extend an olive branch to be leading that effort." that day and that its con­ faith community center and acts of political correctness The liberal, political-cor­ to the new neighbors and There is only one slight struction would somehow that his current offices are taken to an illogical and ex­ rectness-gone-mad Ameri­ invite them over for s'mores problem: the proposed site mean that the terrorists won. already located in a build­ ueme degree. They refused co can apologists take their last and a sing-song. There is no for ParkS 1 is a mere tWo In reality, though, it is ing owned by the Riverside see Nidal Hassan as an Islam­ stand in this argument by doubt in my mind that nei­ blocks away from Ground anything but. Bloomberg Church, a "liberal bastion of ic terrorist despite the fact making the absurd statement ther the owners of this new Zero, the site of the Septem­ pu tit best, in a speech in interfaith work," according that he screamed "allahu ak­ that the proposed mosque gay bar nor any of it patrons ber 11 attacks. support of Park5L "Let us to the npr.org article. bar" as he killed 13, and now is not a mosque. Rauf is would end up anything like Sadly, there is a lot of peo­ not forget that Muslims were ParkS 1 could be a place they refuse to see the Ground calling it an Islamic center, Iran's Sakineh Mohammedie ple shouting and trumpeting among those murdered on to help spread tolerance and Zero mosque for the middle but a mosque with a swim­ Ashtiani, Dutch filmmaker their anger over this pro­ 9/11 and that our Muslim acceptance of all religions, finger to America it truly is. ming pool and shuffleboard Theo Van Gogh or 16-year­ posed place of harmony and neighbors grieved with us as not only Islam. It could be a We would not build a mu­ is still a mosque. Truth be old St. Louisan Tina Isa. peace. Local politicians, faith New Yorkers and as Ameri­ place for unity and together­ seum of American Greatness wId, Rauf seems willing to leaders, and even New York cans," he said according to ness, a way to help heal the City Mayor Michael Bloom­ an article on time. com. gaping wounds that some berg have shown their sup­ "We would betray our New Yorkers and Americans POrt of Park51. According values and play into our still feel towards Islam. to npr.org, the community enemies' hands if we were board fOF lower Manhattan to treat Muslims differently 20 I ne ~rrrnt I AUGUST 16, 2010 RIAA/MPAA lawsuits THE LOCAL TOURIST won't stop piracy I'd rather be in St. Louis, Gateway to the west is the best How to stop illegal downloading Let me start by saying Louisans join together ev­ this: shame on everyone! ery week for a great time It used to be so easy to ily to try and prevent illegal I have JUSt moved back and great wine. The walk identify pirates. They were downloading, usually by way to St. Louis and all I have through the fragrant gar­ th.e scruffy bunch who flew of lawsuit. heard from everyone are dens that perfwned the air the Jolly Roger and fired on That, at least, makes kind things like, ''I'm so tired of "ras enough to melt away all your ship, demanding all of of sense. However, these law­ this ciry," "I'd rather be in of that pre-semester tension. yer boory. suits are becoming lidicu­ Chicago,» and my favorite, Add some music, some alco­ These days though, pirates lollS, if the cases above did "What's so great about St. hol and some serious people­ are a bit harder to track­ not tip you off. The RIAA Louis?" I will tell what is watching, and it was a pretty and stop. Back then, a good and MPAA routinely sue il­ .so great. .. just about every­ good Wednesday. With a broadside volley or two used legal dmvnloaders for thou­ thing. Born and raised here, good group of friends, it was to stop 'em dead in their wa­ sands of dollars apiece. I have taken a brief hiatus each person's job to bring tery tracks. Now, however, We are talking life-ruin­ from living here and served one thing: wine glasses, its lOath anniversary. For those metaphorical volleys ing, bank-shattering, cerrain­ in the military for the past cheese, bread, fruit, wine, just $10, plus the price of consist of lawsuit after law­ bankruptcy amounts here. ed from their computer. nine years. In those nine blankets, chairs, etc. An food and drinks, everyone suit, fired by lawyers instead The idea is to scare people Any "harm" done ro the years, I visi ted and lived in entire gourmet spread with will have a beer with the of the Royal Navy. into submission, so that they movie company, perceived 15 states and 14 countries. I more food and wine than big cats or a merlot with The pirates are not so easy settle for a lower amount Out or actual, is negated-they have missed my ciry. Since I anyone could ask for and all the monkeys while five dif­ to indentify, either. Instead of court. have been paid, and the for­ have been back, I am redis­ it cost was the price of the ferent bands/musicians en­ of wild-looking men call­ This, thankfully, has given mer pirate is now a paying covering St. Louis with the bottle of wine we brought tertain them. If someone ing themselves "[insen color the MPANRIAA a lot of bad CU.5romer. If someone has same zeal normally reserved ourselves. And boys, think really wants a good time, here]-beard", there is Brianna PR. So much so that they uploaded 1,000 copies of the for navigating the streets of about this ... you might not pay an extra $10 and sample LaHara, who was sued when have been compared to the film ro others, well, the pirate Rome and Paris. care about jazz or wine but as much wine as you want she was 12 years old for hav­ likes of the mafia by former will have paid for those lost My name is Suzanne, there are a lot of cute girls from the 50 wineries and ing one illegal download on Dead Kennedys vocalist JelIo sales, too. and I am your local tour­ mat do and it can always 200 different wines that will her family Pc. Biafra. 'Xi'hen one of the very On tqp of that, there is no ist. I am here to tell every­ be tailored: beer, prerzels, be available to everyone. All Also sued was 83-year-old people you are supposed to protracted legal battle, the one about everything they sandwiches and a puppy for proceeds directly benefit the Gertrude Walton. I only say be defending disapproves of industry can save on lawyer are missing while they are effect. The girls will come St. Louis Zoo, the only non­ 'was' because it was discov­ your tactics, maybe it is time fees, and oh, not to men­ sitting in their dorm room right over. Sadly, everyone profit zoo in the country, ered that she was dece-ased to rethink things. tion the good PR. It would playing Rock Band. missed out while they were and its effons to save en­ before the date of her accused Here is an idea. For those be a hell of a lot better than Aware of the strange and playing video games" but as dangered species around the illegal downloading. people gening sued, charge the PR the MPANRIAA are evil plague affecting college its replacement try Jammin' world. So come out, have a Here is the gist of the them the price of the DVD getting now because of their students nation-wide known at the Zoo, August 25 from drink and save an animal ... situation: cenain industries of the movie (or the price of strong-arm taerics that ruin as "empry wallet syndrome", 5 p.m.-8 p.m. everyone will have fun and (movie, music, video garnes, the album) that they "stole." people's lives. I promise that I will only tell Seeing pink. elephants still be horne in rime to hit etc) are sure they are losing Add the amount downloaded Think about it another about things that are free or take on a whole nevv mean­ the clubs. tons of money on their prod­ and uploaded, and have them v,"ay. If someone walks into a incredibly cheap. ing when the St. Louis Zoo Suzanne- Marrhews is a ucts due to illegal download­ cut you a check for the whole video store and tries to steal a Take for instance, the closes its doors to family fun SraiFWrieer for The Current. ing. For the most part, they shebang. DVD, the worst they would concerts in the Botanical and opens them to the 21 are right. Say the pirate downloaded get is a misdemeanor and a Gardens. Hundreds of St. and up crowd to celebrate In order to both recover the whole movie and upload­ small fine. Maybe some pro­ some of that lost revenue as ed half of it to others. They bation if the judge had a bad well as dissuade other people would owe the movie com­ round of golf before work. from illegal downloading, pany the cost of the DVD This, compared to a law­ these industries have formed (say $30) plus half($15). So, suit from the RIAAlMPAA. coalitions like the Motion $45 total. In exchange, the Something, as they say, does Have heard the Picture Association of Amer­ movie company gives them not seem right here. you ica and the Recording Indus­ a new DVD of the movie af­ Andrew Seal is a Staff then you should have try Association of America. ter every trace of the illegally Writer for The Current. 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LlBRA-_ (SEPT. 24 - OCT. 23) Some vast changes in your com­ Continued success and good munity could take place,' Libra. luck should have you feeling They're positive, for the most charged up to move ahead with part. Today the news should plans and ideas. Your energy spread widely, and you could be and enthusiasm are high, Aries. hearing about it from all sides You're likely thinking about - local newspapers, neighbors, expanding your horizons. and conversations on the street.

Don't be surprised if sometime during the day YOll feel angry for Scorpio, you might choose to do no apparent reason, Taurus. It's some volunteer work today or probably rooted in the past, from help a friend. This could make a situation that wasn't resolved you aware of a talent you didn't long ago. pretty hectic life in this know you had . It could pave the week. way to more income.

GEMINI SAGITTARIUS (MAY 22 - JUNE 21) (Nov. 23 - Dec. 22) Today you might wake up feel ing This is a great day to start new -= that you can move mountains - enterpri ses with others, Gemini. and this might be exactly what Gatheri ngs with friends or group you set out to do, figuratively activities could lead to ideas for speaking. Your physical energy, new projects that fire your en­ enthusiasm and self-confidence ergy and enthusiasm. are very high, Sagittarius.

CANCER " CAPRICORN (JUNE 22 - JULY 22) tln'f..J (DEC. 23 - J AN. 20)

Activiti es of some ki nd could put Today you could recapture the joy in liie that you had as a child, you in the public eye today, Can- I cer. Some work yo u've done well Capricorn . You're serious by na­ might bri ng you richly dese~ed ture, and feelings of joy are to be acknowledgement. lived and treasured . You could be experiencing true flow.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 21)

Changes to your chosen field are Projects involving a group, per­ indicated, Leo. Ideas from other haps your entire community, states or countries might fire could take up a lot of your time, your creativity. Your intellectual Aquarius. Interesting news and or artistic interests could take on stimulating .conversations could a new dimension. come your way.

~ VIRGO ~~ (AUG. 22 - SEPT. 23) A sum of money above and be­ yond your usual income could New ideas for your career could come your way. This could be a be on your mind, Pisces. You bonus, settlement, or'even a gift might be thinking not only about of some kind. You could put it to getting a new job but also enter­ work making changes in your ing an entirely new field . home. 24 I 'Df Q1)rrrnt I AUGUST 16, 2010

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JENNIFER MEAHAN / THE CURRENT Instead of watching Saturday morning cartoons, a little girl gets her shot with the camera and Friday, August 24 takes photos at the Summer graduation ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Mark Twa'in I Building on Saturday, August 7th at 10 a.m. Tai Chi Qigong at Noon

On August 20,201012:00 PM to 1230 PM Located at Hawthorn Room (JC Penney SOMETIMES IT'S OKAY TO LET Building) STRANGERS TALK TO YOU. Saturday, August 28 READ APO ROCKS the MEADOWS A Benefit concert Located at University Meadows. Bring a can good as our admission all proceeds to go to charity. 1rhr