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ISSUE 1145 Your source for campus news and information See page 10 Pacino meets Shakespeare THECURRE NTONLlN E.COM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~UNIVERS I ~ OFMI SSO UR I·S~LOUIS ASUM Opposes bill to Survivor te Is story from 9·11 JII change name of SMSU Sujo John worked

BY PAUL HACKBARTH Moore said that a significant group on the 8Ist floor of people at UM-Columbia believe Co-News Editor that the name, Missouri State of Tower One Southwest Missouri State University, refers historically and University's attempt to change the specifically to their college. In the .BY SHANTE DAVIS .~-.---.... .,. ~~ . .-.... . college's name to Missouri State Missouri Capitol, a plaque is StajJWriter University has caused members of displayed that honors MSU, which Associated Students of the University later became Mizzou. Where were you on 9/11 ? That was of Missouri at UM-St. Lows to The problem stems from the the question posted on signs, fliers and • respond by opposing the name Missouri constitution, which states sidewalks all over the UM-St. Lows change. that MSU is the only official state campus last week. On Wednesday, SMSU has been struggling to university and because of that, any Feb. 23, UM-St. Louis students, change its name to MSU in past years, college called MSU will receive a faculty and staff gathered in the Pilot but students in the UM system are particular percentage of funding. House at 12 p.m. to listen to Sujo against the name change. Student Staggenborg said, "It is part of our John, a survivor of the attacks on Sept. interns from ASUM have lobbied in legislative policy that we're opposed 11, 200 1, speak about his near death ., Jefferson City to try to block the vote to it. Basically, we're afraid that if the experience. This guest speaker event for the name change. ASUM voted name change does go through, it will was sponsored by Campus Crusade against the policy last year and lead to funding. Right now, we're not for Christ. continue to show their disapproval. in a position to even fund the UM Clouds of smoke, screams and fear Jennifer Staggenborg, senior, system." consumed the World Trade Center on music and board member of ASUM, Erin Abraham, junior, liberal arts Sept. 11, 2001 when terrorists said students from SMSU carne by and ASUM executive board member, hijacked two American flights and 0;' the busload to Jefferson City to take said ASUM is voicing their concerns . flew them into the buildings, leaving part in a recent bearing over the name through a petition. ''We are concerned thousands dead. "9/11 changed the change. However, ASUM interns also that this will lead to a slippery slope world and the way we live our lives," attended to discourage the legislation. . where SMS may, at one point, try to John said. ''We have interns do-wn in Jeff take a piece of the UM funding pie. After moving to the United States City, and I believe they testified Currently, the budget is already very from Calcutta, India in February 200 1, against it," Staggenborg said. tight with the four campuses," she John became an employee of Network This name change is being said. Plus, a broadband communications ... opposed by other campuses in the UM system President Elson Floyd company which was located in Tower UM system, as well. Joe Moore, addressed the board of curators on One of the World Trade Center. director of media relations for the UM Feb. 4 about SMSU's effort to change What seemed to be a typical day of system, talked about students its name to MSU. work ended in tragedy. John was on disagreeing with the name changes at floor 81 of Tower One the day the UM-Columbia see ASUM, page 3 planes crashed into the buildings and remembers being on the telephone when the first plane struck the building. Part of the wing of the plane crashed through the window of John's UMSL groups prepare for floor, causing the walls to cave. He and his co-workers immediately dove to the ground and eventually escaped the building by Women's History Month taking the stairwell before it 0(1 collapsed. 'This place of fun and BY PATRICIA LEE "Our office is helping to get entertainment now becomes a place of Co-NewsEdiior - infonnation out to students about death and destruction," John said. events planned by different John described the uneasiness he In March, UM-St. Louis will departments and organizations. We 're felt as he searched for his wife, who celebrate Women's History Month centralizing it through a kick-off was four months pregnant, and who with a series of events event which will expose students to worked in Tower Two. "I started " commemorating the contributions of all the events going on," Bullerdieck walking towards my wife's tower and women to American society and said. as I approached the tower, it exploded Mike Sherwin! The Cun'em history. This kick-off event will take place and began to come down." 9-11 survivor and Christian speaker Sujo John talks to students in the Pilot House on Wednesday Various campus organizations will at the Pilot House on Thursday, Mar. John said he then huddled with a afternoon about his escape from the 81 st floor of Tower One of the World Trade Center. John's talk be holding women's history-themed 3, from 11:30 am. to 1:30 p.m., with group of about 50 people who were all was sponsored the Campus Crusade for Christ. events throughout the month. Erin live music and free food. "Several piled on top of each other for about by Bullerdieck, graduate student, higher academic departments and student five minutes. He left the huddle still ,. education administration, and organizations will be presenting in search of his wife and when he horrific experience that included dead and was eventually reunited with her. God?" graduate assistant in the office of material on their organizations and returned, approximately 20 minutes bodies, clouds of smoke that you "You never ever know what the Stan Holmes, Campus Crusade for Student Life, is working with women's contributions to their later, he discovered that the majority could barely see through, falling day has in store for you," John said. Christ staff advisor, said, "I enjoyed different organizations on campus to organizations," Bullerdieck said. of the people who were inside were debris and fearful family members in "What if you don't wake up tomorrow the presentation and the fact that he coordinate the events for women's dead. search of their loved ones. Not giving or the next hour? Are you at peace survived and took the testimonial to history month. . see WOMEN'S HISTORY, page 5 John went on to describe the up, he continued to search for his wife with yourself, your family, your share his experience with others." Teacher job fair connects students and school districts

BY B EN SWOFFOR D specific in the teaching industry, so it Upcoming warrants having a specific job fair Staff Wn'ter for that industry." Job Fa;r Career Services offers four job Hundreds of UM-St. Louis fairs a year, two for education majors students and alumni from the March 11 and two for all other majors. department of education filled the UM-St. louis Spring]ob Fair "We have four job fairs a year. Mark Twain gymnasium for a at the Mark Twain Athletic Today, we have a teacher's job fair, teacher job fair sponsored by Career Building, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on March 11, we will have the Services. dmission: $5. Call 5111 for more spring job fair that's for all other Sixty-five school di stricts from information. majors, with the cOIJlorate the St. Louis area and around the community and organizations country set up booths to attract recruiting all other majors," potential teachers. and the work force for years. BalestreI1 said. "A job fair is a program for Admittance was free to all UM-S t. The job fair was split into two students and alumni to help them Louis students and alumni who parts. Job candidates could register, connect with the work force," Teresa preregistered over the internet: and then enter the gymnasium where Balestreri, director of Career Students who did not preregister and they could visit the booths of Services, said. job seekers not from UM-St. Louis specific school districts. Each school Mike Sherwin! The CWTent An estimated 650 job seekers were charged five dollars. district had signs describing what • Around 650 students and alumni attended the Teacher Job Fair held Friday at the Mark. Twain showed up at the event. They "This job fair is for teachers, type of teacher they needed. Athletic Building. Long lines formed to meet and schedule interviews with representatives from 63 included undergraduate seniors and education majors only," Balestreri school districts. alumni who had been out of school said. "Their job search is very see ,JOB FAIR, page 3

.. Sports: Opinion: Features: INDEX Rivermen are New 2 You can't ~1,I. U~!!.n ~!~ tournament Residential ~OJ1\E 4 &: 5 beat free QQi.nio~ bound Halls will money Fei'ltures 6&:7 bring better 5UiEET ~p_~~ ______8_~ campus life ~ ~ ~ ~ _ ft_ ; ______! 0 &: J.! ~OJ1\E? ~ Classifieds 15 See page 7 See page 4 See page 6

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Paul Hackbarth· Co-News Editor at the Gallery 210 auditorium at 3 p.m. Rebecca Turner, Religious Coalition www.touhill.org; or by phone at Patricia Lee· Co-News Editor Thru Feb. 28 on "Images of Sexual Violence in for Reproductive Freedom, Sister Fri. March 4 314.516.4949; and toll-free at Diversity Expo Renaissance Alt." Jeanne Meuer of Women's Place and Meet the Composers 866.516.4949. Erica Bunus. Photo Dim:tar The Diversity Expo 2005 runs Gabriele Abels visiting professor from Equinox Chamber Players and Mike Sherwin· Production the University of Bielefeld. Event will composers Gwyneth Walker, through Monday, Feb. 28 at Gallery Tues. March 1 James Daugherty. Sports Editor Visio. It features historical documen­ take place in the IWGS Resource Barbara Harbach and Gay Holmes Feb. 11-March 4 UMSL Handball program Center, 211 Clark Hall Wednesdays, Spears at the Music Building at tation from photographer and UMSL Catherine· .4 & E Editor Recruiting for Men's and Women's l2:30-1:30pm. Light Refreshments 11:30 p.m. InstNctional Computing Marquis-Homeyer instructor Kevin Martini-Fuller, and Teams. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mark will be served. For more infOimation Classes Melissa McCrary. Features Edilor African-centered paintings from local Twain courts. Free lessons from please contact Nikki Doughty at 516- The instructional computing artist Billy Williams. Gallery hours Sat. March 5 Gary Sohn. Conespondant National Handball Association repre­ 5581. labs will be teaching one-hour are Mon-Thurs. 11-4. Call 7922 for Texas Hold 'Em Toumey Christine Eccleston. Copy Editor sentative. Free pizza and soda, classes on varying topics. Each more information. At St. Ann Parish Hall. $45 entry class is offered several different Equipment provided. Call Campus Rudy Scoggins. Illustralor fee ($50 at the door). Includes times, and there are three marathon Rec (5124) or Lon Wilkens (6222) Thurs. March 3 unlimited wine, beer, and snacks. sessions with classes offered back Griffith Taylor· Business llSSociale for infoffi1ation. Job search strategies Prizes for final 8 players, ranging to back. Free. Registration Katie Doll. Proofread!!7' Tues. March 1 This workshop will teach job seek­ hom $500-100. Doors open at 6 required. For more information, ask Kevin OtUey. Photo Associate Tues. March 1 & ers about important techniques such as Racial profiling talk p.m., first deal is at 7 p.m. For reser­ computer lab consultants, call 516- Miata Lewis-Harris· Production The Amnesty lntemational UMSL Thurs. March 3 networking, utilizing Intemet vations, call the St. Ann Parish at 6061 or visit AssOCiate student group presents "Bom Suspect: resources for your job search, and pro­ 385-5090, or the Catholic Newman www.umsl.edU!-iclabs. Ending Racial Profiling." Dr. Morris .Job fair workshp vide additional infoffi1ation about the Center at 385-3455. Taylor will discuss problems with the Seeking an internship, part-time general job search proce.ss. This free Thurs. March 3 1 job, or full-time job? Job fairs are a workshop is held in Career Services, practice of racial profiling in the St. Sat. March 5 Contest deadline Staff Writers Louis area and how it can be stopped. great way to network with employers 278 MSC and is open to CWTent UM­ Carrie Lewis, Monica Martin, Free Guitar Master Class Entries due March 31 for a UN Dr. Taylor is head of the Racial Justice and learn about career oppommities .. St. Louis students and alumni. Dan Bauer, Chrystal Holmes, Alberto Grammy Award-winning classi­ World Holiday contest held by the Project for the ACLU of Eastern . if you properly prepare! Learn how to Advance regisu·ation is required: call Patino, Tana Rogers, Ericka Woods­ cal guitarist Sharon Isbin will con­ Center for International Studies. Harris, Dave Seckman, M. K. Stallings, Missouri, Asst. Professor at SlUE, and prepare for Career Services' SPling 516-5111 or enroll in person at Career duct a free, public Master Class at Three $3,000 prizes will be awarded Meliqueica Meadow>, Maeghen Brown, a fomler St. Louis City police officer. Job Fair on March 11 in this free work­ Services. Ben Swofford, Bryan Boedecker, the Blanche M. Touhill Performing for each category. Categories Program begins at 7 p.m. in Century shop. The workshop is held in Career Shante Davis Al1s Center on the campus of include essay (2-3 pages), 311 and Room B of the MSC. Free and open Services, 278 MSC and is open to cur­ Thurs. March 3 University of Missouri-St. Louis on webpage design (submit on CD). to the public. Free food and drinks. rent UM-St. Louis students and alum­ Sunday, March 6, at 12 p.m. Entries should center on the theme, Contact amnesty_urnsl @yahoo.com ni. Advance registration is required; Eating disorder awareness Staff Photographers Admission is free and open to "How would a United Nations Mike Sherwin, Jesse Gater, for more infoffi1ation. call 516-5111 or enroll in person at Are your eating habits healthy? Career Services. Stop by COlmseling Services' Eating the public. Tickets for Isbin's world holiday benefit the world, and Tenaz 5hi razian Disorders Screening table, Take a Saturday evening performance with what will I do to make it happen?" Tues. March 1 Wed. March 2 brief screening, and find out what the Arianna String Quartet are still For more information, contact Mike resources are available. From 11 a.m. available and can be purchased at Costello at 516-6454, Art history lecture [email protected] or visit him at Advertising Associate UMSL professor Yael Even speaks Gender Studies lecture I - 2 p.m. Screening available online at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Alex Kerford Religion and Reproductive Rights: www.umsl.edulserviceslcounser/ Ticket Office; online at 304-C SSE.

Advertising Representative Maria Caputa I Distribution Manager The following crin1inal incidents Feb. 22 Stealing Over VIctIm even knew of the theft. An University Police for prior crimes, and owners failed to properly safeguard Dave Seckman were reported to the UM-St Louis $500/Arrest - Mark 'twain Men's observant officer on patrol in the area of arrested without incident. Once at the their property. The Police Department Police Department between Feb. 19, Locker room Florissant Road noticed a suspicious police department, the arresting officer operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 2005 and Feb. 26, 2005. If readers A wallet with credit cards was stolen person walking along the road with his discovered property belonging to the and enco~oes anyone observing SUB­ have iIlioffi1ation that could assist the from the men's locker room. The vic­ coat completely coveling his head. victim in the suspect's pocket Clark picious people or activity to report it to 388 Millenniwn Student Center One University Boulevard police department they are encouraged tim had his clothes and wallet in an This officer recognized the subject was subsequently charged with this the immediately at 516-5155, or 911 in St. Louis, Missouri 63121 to call 516-5155. The campus police unlocked locker, and when he returned from a prior arrest and stopped him. stealing offense and the prior stealing of the case of an emergency. provide this information as a public ser­ after his workout his waIlet was gone. The suspect, Tarren Clark, was wanted the motor vehicle, which also occurred Newsroom. (3 N) 516-51 4 vice. Remember, crime prevention is a The UM-St. Louis PoJiceDepartment by the UM-St. Louis Police at the Mark Twain Building. Warrants **MOVlNG NOTICE** Advertising. (3/4) 51653.16 community eftort! made an arrest in this case before the Department and Washington were obtained on both counts, and Mr. The Parking and Transportation Business • (314) 516-51 :5 Clark is currently incarcerated in the St. Department has moved from the Police Fax • (3 L4) 516-6811 Louis County Justice Center on a Department Building to 7700 South $20,000 bond. Florissant Rd. Directions from nOltb campus are: 'fum right onto Florissant campus Feb. 2S Stealing Over $500-Music Road from East DrivelBellerive Drive. 388 JUlleJlrl ium Student Center email Building The building is the first one on the right currelll@jirl):.urtlsl.edu The music department reported that Parking and Transportation's phone website they discovered an electronic music numbers are: bttp://u'wu '.tbeculTf!lltonlil1e.col/1 keyboard with stand and case, valued at over $5,000, missing on Jan. 11. After Main Number 516-4190 searching the building and speaking Alicia Rogers 516-4191 with students, they determined that it Debbie Allen 516-5298 was stolen. A report was completed on Leo Gutierrez 516-4192 Feb. 2S; however, the time frame of the he Current is published weekly on Mondays. crime is unknown. Any issues involving parking tickets T Advertising rotes are available upon and/or parking pernuts, including request; terms, conditions and restrictions **NOTE** apply. The Current, financed in part by stu- As a reminder, please keep your appeals and temporary permits, will be dent activities fees, is not an official ptbli­ valuables secured, or in your posses­ handled by the Parking and cation ofUM-St. Louis. The Univer>ityis notrespon­ sible for the content of The Current and/or its poIi­ sion at all times. Most of the thefts that Transportation Department and not the des. Commentary and columns reflect tl1e opinion occur on this campus are because the Police. of tl1e individual author. U~ editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Editorial Board. The Current requests the courtesy of at least 24- hour advance notice for all eVe!1ts to be covered. Advertisements do not recessarily reflect the opin­ ion of The Current, its staff members or the Univer>ity. All materials contained in each prirttIld and online issue are property of The Current and may not be reprinted, reused or reproduced with­ out the prior, expressed and written consent rX The Current. Am copy is free; all sub5equent copies are 25 cents and are available at the offices of The Current.

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Andrea Williams, improve UMSL's student retention senior, elementary . BY BEN SWOFFORD The national average retention for find ways to improve this place," education freshmen continuing to sophomore year Schroeder said. Staff Writer takes a break for selective universities that offer doc­ 'There are lots of things about UM- dUring the torate degrees is 80 percent. At UM-St. . St. Louis that are fantastic. Fortunately, Teacher Job Charles Schroeder, senior executive Louis, this rate fell from 74 percent in you have an administration that is not Fair on of the consulting fum Noel-Levitz, vis­ 2003 to 68 percent in 2004.52 percent satisfied with what is. They want to get Friday. ited the campus on Feb. 24-25 looking of incoming freshmen graduate in five to what can be. This is a big part of the • Williams said for students who know how to make the years from universities similar to mi­ chancellor's effort to make this a better she passed UM-St Louis experience better. St. Louis on average, but only 35 per­ place." out six The provost of Student Affairs is cent of freshmen graduate in five years Coonrod said, 'The students have resumes and sponsoring a study, conducted by Noel­ from UM-St. Louis. been great. We told them absolutely to had one job Levitz, on improvii:J.g student retention. "Yes, our retention rate is low, and be honest with us. If you want us to offer from a Schroeder talked to students, adminis­ we want to improve that. We want stu­ solve problems, we have to listen to the . district in traton; and staff to get firsthand feed­ dents here to have a positive experience, students. They have been very good at • Indianapolis. back on how the campus can improve to be successful in whatever their edu­ identifying problems in a productive as part of a multipronged study on cational goals may be," Coonrod said. and constructive manner." Sixty-five increasing student retention. ''Basically, UM-St. Louis is really Over the next visits, a series of goals schools Schroeder is the former provost of interested in improving the quality of and solutions will be formed. The study attended the Student Affairs at UM-Columbia and student life and student learning. When ",ill cost an estimated $65,000 and will job fair held former vice president at both Georgia you improve quality of student include a detailed action plan upon last week. Tech. and St. Louis University. Noel­ life ... generally students are more satis­ which the chancellor can decide to act. • EI1')ployer Levitz is a consulting fum based in fied, and they tend to succeed at higher "At the very latest, by JlUle 1, we booths Arizona that specializes in advising uni­ levels and return at higher levels," want to have a comprehensive strategic ranged from versities on recruitment and retention of Schroeder said. retention master plan that is a template local students. He pointed out that student life and roadmap that people can monitor as adminstrators '"The scope of the consultation real~ meant everything from classroom expe­ they put in new approaches to old prob­ to employers ly is to look at everything we are doing rience to dorm experience, as well as lems," Schroeder said. 'Then they can from as far and to see where we can make signifi­ parking and student activities. monitor that frequently and use data to ~ as Baltimore, cant change that will impact student sat­ "Retention is simply an outcome of see if we are on track, not on track, get­ Md., Houston, isfaction and thus retain students," quality transactions," Schroeder said. It ting results here, not getting results Tex. and Curtis Coonrod, vice provost of Student is the goal of the study to make UM-St. there." Indianapolis. Affairs, said "We want to retain the stu­ Louis a quality transaction. The study will also tackle the issue dents that we have. It's a serious project. Schroeder's stay on campus was the of academic advising as a component to The College It's a project that has the full support second of six visits he will make during improving retention. of Education from the chancellor and provost" the semester. He will work closely with 'We know that academic advising is ti . and Career Student retention at UM-St Louis is a retention team appointed by the chan­ a critical issue, and that is an area we Services . below the national and University of cellor and made up of staff and faculty. will be really focusing on among other organized the Missouri system average. For first time, The study is composed of student things ," Coonrod said. jo~ fair. full time, degree seeking freshmen, who surveys, particularly the Student ''Fundamentally this is a continuous -complete the first academic year with Satisfaction Inventory, focus groups improvement process. It never ends," 24 credit hours and a 2.0 GPA or above, with students at all completion levels, Schroeder said. 'We've got to build the retention rate for fall 2002 was 64 student leaders and staff on identifying within this culture what I call 'positive percent, compared to 81 percent for problems on campus and meetings with restlessness' where we are never satis­ UM-Columbia, 68 percent for UM­ administration. fied. I certainly see that as the attitude of Kansas City and 83 percent at UM­ "We are working with a range of the chancellor and provost who want to Rolla people, including student leaders, to make this a better place."

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Moore explained that the UM mission of the University of become effective. system did not take a position on the Missouri. Finally, the legislature "Personally, I think they will suc­ ''It works. Students get jobs. When and Ritenour and as far away as Houston, conjunction with Career Services to name change controversy. However, must guarantee that SMSU does not ceed this year," Staggenborg said. you come to a job fair, you are not going Baltimore and Indianapolis. Fees cov­ advertise the event and·infOIDl students. "Dr. Floyd said there were certain receive a greater percentage of funds "But ASUM is still taking the posi­ to walk out of building with a new job. ered the costs of the event and the renting "My supervisor told me to come," needs to be addressed that should be than the University of Missouri. tion that we are opposed to it. I don 't But it is a student's opportunity to con­ of the Made Twain building. Ben Cornell, senior, physical education, taken up before a vote," Moore said. The Missouri Senate passed the want to downplay the importance of nect and have an employer put a resume 'We have developed relationships said "Hopefully, I get a job." Floyd and the Curators agreed that bill for the name change, which has the name change." imd face together," Balestreri said with school districts in the metropolitan . Lisa Kalata, a UM-St Louis alwn, the name change must prohibit acad­ been sent back to the House of Despite the efforts of ASUM and Sixty-five school districts paid the one area and beyond, and we invite them to heard about the event from a friend, but emic program duplicates that the Representatives for a second reading other student groups in the UM sys­ hundred dollar booth fee to corne and the job fair," Balestreri said "They sign ~ was less optimistic. "My chances are University of Missouri already and approval. Staggenborg said the tem., the Missouri General Assembly recruit students: The booths represented up to come fur our students and alumni." very slim. I go from line to line and hope offers. The name change should also bill must pass the House Rules and will make the final decision regard­ school districts as close as Hazelwood The College of Education worked in they say something good." reaffirm the land grant and research Higher Education Committee to ing the name change. Page 4 ~~ Curren t February 28, 2005

AnI J obsolete ~lready? ' . ------The Issue Technology runs too fast UM-St. Louis Recently I've heard a disturbing would really pay $100 for a devic", f10fI\E number of people, · both male and. that heated his shaving cream? Who female, make reference to their came up with this notion? Is it a con­ "sticks." At fIrst I regarded their cern among the male shaver popula­ SW EET comments as lewd phrases meant to tion? make people snicker. I I am not an advocate currently lags fmally sought clarifica­ of stone-age living. I rely f10fI\E tion after a fellow class­ heavily on technology i ~ mate asked me if I want­ my personal and profes­ ed to "use his." Once I sional lives. My online -----..... - ~__ ..s. discovered that the term journal allows me to take behind UM- "stick" is an abbreviation part in the lives of friends Halls lNill enhance for "memory stick," the far away. My cell phone improved version of a connects me to my moth­ floppy disk, my surprise er. Computers streamlin ~ campus, soc·al life turned to embarrassment. my job at the newspaper. Technology has The invention of "the When selecting the right college or and maintenance problems. CoLumbia, Rolla and picked up speed in the world's first silent and lllliversity, prospective students often Designers want to make the last few year·s, and my KATE DROLET efficient watch winder!" take into consideration a school's repu­ University more attractive so that other willingness to mn with it Editor-in-Cbiej is a testament to the fact tation, location, course availability, cost students will be interested in living at is starting to tucker out. I that technology has mn and housing facilities, Although UM-St. UM-St. Louis. The building has been find half of the new, "efficient" gad­ wildly out of control. Louis is mainly a commuter school with designed to have a community theme, Kansas City in terms ' gets cumbersome, despite their Size is a big (actually, small) issue over 16 ,000 students enrolled, 10 per­ which will make students feel more declining size. Take, for instance, the among new contraptions. While cent of students live on campus. connected to the University and foster a palm pilot. I received one as a birth­ small items come with convenience, Ask about residential life on main complete sense of community. day present several years ago and miniscwe appliances have a tenden­ campus, and many current students will The design of the building will be in found it difficult to toss out my paper . cy to get lost in my house. reply with something along the lines of, the shape of a U and will be located of social life and planner. Scribbling notes on my cal­ Some technology does nothing "We have donns here?" between Seton Hall and the Nmsing endar seemed less complicated than more than advocate laziness. Why ' Hopefully the construction of new Administration Building, Parking, as accessing my digital schedule, open­ vacuum your own house when . residential halls will spread awareness usual, is the main culprit of concern. At ing the necessary· day and trying to $250 disk can roll around and do it and encourage student life, The build­ the present time, plans for the complet­ write legible notes with an electronic for you? Countless self-cleaning ing's slated completion is summer 2006. ed halls do not include ample parking pen. inventions and expediency-increas­ CurrenUy, UM-St. Louis has five space. campus residential I also get lost in the lingo. As I ing devices are available for five easy main residential halls available to stu­ Besides building the new residential mentioned, "stick" had me wonder­ installments of $243.59. We might dents: Bellerive Hall, LeGras Hall, halls, campus facility planners are also ing for days. "PDA" also had me . not have flying cars, but pretty soon Seton Hall, Villa North Hall and Villa planning to convert East Drive into a stumped, To me, those three letters you might find the Jetsons' "Rosie·'" Proper. Along with the doml options, two-way street, which in the long lUn stand for "public display of affec­ on a shelf near you. students can also choose to live in the will take away the already existing par­ facilities. tion," behavior forbidden by middle Again, some technology has thrce on-campus apartment complexes: allel parking along the road. Parking and high school teachers, Now improved the world. Modem medi­ Mansion Hills, University Park and spots will be eliminated once the road is We suggest everyone is a fan of PDA. Apparently cine, communication, security and I University Meadows. repaved. While there will be a variety of the initials stand for something along production have undergone major The new residential halls will pro­ handicap-accessible parking spaces, the lines of "personal data assistant." advances. Some technology, though, vide over 400 more rooms for students, other residents will be forced to park in . The new residence What do secondary education offi­ is laughably odd and overpriced. Th making living options more convenient. other locations and will have a further cials ban now? Is there a new good must come with the bad (and The new halls will give students the di.,tance to walk. Parking spaces on East acronym? Did I miss the memo? bizarre), I suppose, Join me now: chance to have a more traditional col­ Drive already cause problems, since the The Sharper Image store appears turn off the electIic toothblUsh, the lege experience. For many pre-college majority of the parking is designated to halls will improve to stay at the cutting edge of technol­ IPod, the streaming online music; students, dorm life has a place in the the MetroLink station, Finding 'a spot ogy. I flipped through a catalogue video, the sonic dog bowl cleaner mental picture of university life. A state­ near the Honors College and the School last week and laughed out loud. and set down your "stick," and honor of-the-art facility can only enhance of Nursing can be impossible during Some technology is bizarre in addi­ the gadgets that paved the way for UM-St. Louis' image. student lUsh hour. the University's tion to being confusing, What man our world of fast-paced electronics. Renting apariments or leasing a . If the University plans to make such house while in college can definitely an expansive and expensive improve­ take a chunk out of a student's wallet. ment, it needs to accomodate for all Internet makes shopping easy Most students who live on campus are changes, The new residential facility reputation by Today it is easier than ever to shop who tries to obtain this information students from out of town, out of state or has the potential to be an enonnous for anything in your wildest dreams, from your computer. VllUS software International students, but now local asset to this growing c.ampus, and the Type what you are looking for into a can be bought just about anywh~ students looking to live on their own tired issue of parking should not be the search engine on the Internet and go today, as can Intemet security soft­ will have more possibilities. Living in negative factor. from there. While I enjoy the idea of ware. the re idence halls gives newly inde­ Residential Life has also contracted encouraging buying anything I could possibly want r still enjoy going to the malls to pendent individuals a chance to get the design of a new dining facility in or need online, some people are afraid buy things. I think it is only healthy for accustomed to personal responsibility Provincial House, the cLirrent residence to buy objeCts in this manner. ' people to get out o{ their house and with built in safety nets, hall. The renovated kitchen is supposed The way I see it, everyone is doing away from the computer every once in This new five-story building will to open this semester, barring any finan­ campus life, sOcial it now, so it must be alright. I have not a while, There are some things that give those who choose to live there a cial or technical obstacles. The comple­ encountere<.l anyone who has had a many people do not feel comfortabl­ wide range of amenities, The on-site tion of another cafeteria is another huge problem buying buying online. Some KATE DROLET main office, 100mges, convenience store, advan.cement in UM-St Louis' campus anything on the Internet. clothes may not fit cor­ kitchen, dining room, game room. fit­ reputation. learning and BECKY ROSNER You do need t9 be care­ rectly or a piece of furni­ ness center, laundry facility and storage Our sister schools, UM-Columbia, ful who you buy from, ture may not look exactly MELISSA MCCRARY will make it easier for students to find Rolla and Kansas City, cater to students but only to a certain the same as it did online. PAUL HACKBARTH time to build community and experi­ with multi-functional campuses. Those extent. My best advice For these reasons, stores ence campus life in one convenient who attend have academic and social student activity. PATRICIA LEE for anyone who is con­ will never go out of bns~ area. opportunites. UM-St Louis has fallen cerned about buying ness due to the ever .JAMES DAUGHERTY One benefit of the construction of behind in the latter area, as our designa­ So what do you think? from a site would be to expanding online shop­ CATHERINE MAROUlS-HOMEYER this new residential hall is that it will tion as a "commuter" school contributes make sure and buy from ping experience. make the University more appealing to to an overall not-sa-involved student Tell us what you thinkl Drop MIKE SHERWIN an accredited site, or a A majority of people visitors and to potential students. All of population. The new residential facili­ us a line at the office, 388 company and not an also buy many things the present dorms are in older buildings ties will only enhance the social learn­ MSC , individual. from out of catalogs today, "Our opinion " reflects the and have had a variety of renovations ing environment here, or online at our website majority opinion of the www.thecurrentonline.com While individuals are These have beco~ often trustworthy, more BECKY ROSNER almost as popular as the Editorial Board. people buy things from Managing Editor online shopping experi­ companies who have ence. At least once a week LET online sites. I have also found that my household receives some kind of amazon, com and ebay.com are usual­ catalog, and usually it is more often MAIL ly competent. I do know someone than that. I do not have any problem The Current who had one problem with someone ordering things from out of thes~ 388 /'Vlillennium 5tudentCenter they bought from on Amazon, but the either. 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Conehetta Cockerham Anna Braden Freshman Graduate Student Criminal Justice Earty Childhood Special Education Counseling ---,,---- ~--,,---- I like to go to the library because ----,,--- --~ " ---....,.-- they have a big study table on the I rea!1y like the MiUennium Center, The gym. I like to work. out on the My favorite place is in the library on third floor that I like to study on. . although I've only been to the the first floor under the pyramid elliptical and step machines, and I But I don't really go anywhere else bookstore and the Nosh cafeteria. enjoy playing basketball. glass window. I go there to study, on campus besides the library, Because i'm just finishing my which sometimes becomes sleep... class and home. masters, i'm not really here often. " " " February 28, 2005 '1k Current Page 5

-, ..... - '- INTERN DIARIES '. ;~ . \. . - . " ~ . A tale of two biotech futures: Gary battles the hole punch, St. Louis competes for lead experiences intern anxiety production employees has not, since certain what, or if any, medical ben­ we have been churning out gradu­ efits will be found, a curiously cir­ ates with biology degrees and cular argument. To answer those unapologetically. "Good. Now take As we cued the tapes, biotech skills for some years. Yet questions, you must do the research. this list of shows with their entry cate­ Alison how she got into the business . few companies are being drawn here . No one knows the answers until you gories and running times, and write She told me that she worked as from California and Massachusetts ask the quei>tions. Some people them out on all the labels that you just intern for 'Entertainment Tonight' an and there has been a trickle rather think this research is worth taking cut out. And Guy, make sure you print 'Nightly News' before becoming apr than a rush of new start-ups. the chance but others do not think it them nice and neat with a black pen." ducer. She had volunteered to be Image is part of the problem. If is worth what they see as the moral Before printing the names of the 'runner' for the Summer Olympics las you saw the movie "Million Dollar costs. shows, categories and running times year, and that led to her big break. Baby," you have a clue how the rest If this viewpoint about banning on the labels, I practiced writing them "The producer I worked for reall of the country, even the world, sees research involving somatic cell out on a blank piece of paper. My appreciated how hard I had worked, people from Missouri. When I visit­ nuclear transfer prevails, it will have handwriting looked horrible. I filled and through word of mouth I was con­ ed London in 2002, people asked a chilling effect on all Missouri out one of the labels, not confident in tracted for this position," she said. where I was from and when I replied biotech business. However, if it is my penmanship. I decided to see if it I admitted that I knew little abou BY CATHERINE MARQUIS­ "St. Louis," previously friendly peo­ banned in Missouri, it is unlikely to was up to par with Cheese Stick. video production, and she told me no ple recoiled in fear. Everyone had be banned in other states, particular­ "No, no, no!" he said. "You're to worry. Alison said that she did no HOMEYER GARY SOHN . --- ~ - -- .. _...... -.. . . heard St. Louis called the "murder ly our biggest competitors for Science Columnist going to have to write neater than either until getting into the networ capitol" of the U.S. It would be biotech business. So the research New York Corriiip01uient that." He took my pen and a blank business. "You learn as you go," sh na'ive to think that the same image will happen no matter what label and wrote one out to show me. said. ''Making it through college is jus does not occur in other U.S. cities. Missouri legislators decide. Hunter S. Thompson once wrote, His handwriting looked worse than a way of getting a chance to go Instead of discussing solely sci­ Local officials have been toiling Missouri just will not either partici­ "Civilization ends at the water line. mine. through the door. What you do in her ence, let us take a look at biotech as long and hard to overcome these pate in or benefit economically from Beyond that, we all enter the food "You want me to print out the is where you really learn how the business. issues, and to promote St. Louis as that research. chain, and not always right at the top." labels just like that one?" I asked. business works." For years we have been hearing an area good for families, which it The people of Missouri are free High above the bustling city of He glanced at his own handwriting Hearing this gave me some hope. that st. Louis is going to be a center really is, and as a place that has to make this choice but we should crowded sidewalks, fleeting yellow and could not ignore the fact that it Since starting work at NBC, I had for Life Sciences businesses. good things to offer for young pro­ understand the economic results as taxis and tourist attractions is my new looked as bad, if not worse, than mine. heard bizarre, meaningless .technical Biotech is frequently touted by advi­ fessionals as well. well as the health repercussions and office in the GE Building at "Looks like we are going to have to terms floating around. One technical sors and career placement offices on As if we did not have enough moral aspects than have been more Rockefeller Plaza. I entered the room get a girl to do this. We men are not teITI1 I overheard was "generic Elvis." this campus, and others, as a obstacles to drawing biotech busi­ widely discussed. If we pass this with my own name on the door and born with good handwriting skills. Go I'm still trying to figure that one out. promising career path in St. Louis. nesses and young biotech profes­ kind of restriction, it will become squeezed behind the desk. to Cindy's office down the hall and see As we discussed video production Biological research is often seen by sionals to the area, we now face a pointless to try to persuade biotech My new office, small and cramped, if she can do it for us ," he instructed. and our personal lives, the editing area boosters and governments as a new challenge. companies to relocate or startup is filled with Nielsen rating books, dig­ room phone rang. Alison answered. growth field that promises jobs, There is a movement afoot in the here. Businesses do not flourish ital tapes and binders. Guess who wanted me in his office development and prestige for the St. Missouri legislature to ban certain where they face restrictions that are As I looked through the Intern again? Louis area. kinds of stem cell research. not imposed in other states. Bible, the phone rang. The caller ill --"-- Cheese Stick said he needed me to Despite all the promotion, turn­ Legislators like Rep. Ed Emery (R- Continuing to promote the idea of told me that it was Cheese Stick. Man, you don't punch holes in some forms for his ing St. Louis, and Missouri, into a 126) are working to pass a law that St. Louis as a future biotech hub will Cheese Stick looks and sounds like '2004 E=y book.' biotech Mecca remains more a bans stem cell research using somat­ not only become a waste of Homer Simpson's gentle neighbor, know how to punch I noticed that the puncher would dream than a reality. Part of the ic cell nuclear transfer, a promising resources but an exercise in futility. Ned Flanders (minus the mustache). holes? Come on, cut some of the words off. I moved the problem is the other biotech hot line of research that may make it Worse yet, to continue to point stu­ That's about as far as the similarities you're in the big paper a little further from the edge 0 spots we are competing against: possible to treat, or even cure, many dents towards this field, already go. Cheese Stick is not a 'love thy the hole-punch and pressed down. California and Massachusetts. intractable health problems like loaded with bachelor's degree hold­ neighbor' kind of person. leagues now. This Nausea hit me. I had punched too California and Massachusetts have a Parkinson's disease or diabetes. The ers, without leveling with them "Hey Guy," he said, "I need you to is not minor stuff! close to the edge, and the wayward lot to offer in terms of quality of life, technique works by transferring the about the realistic local prospects go next door and assist Alison with holes cut off the side of the page. entertainment, culture, and cache. nucleus from a cell of the afflicted for growth, seems foolish or even wrapping up the Emrny nominations." I took the messed up pages to - Cheese Stick People who grow up in St. Louis individual into an egg cell from irresponsible, as much as any educa­ I went next door and introduced Cheese Stick. He was furious. Gary's boss may love it and never leave, but which the nucleus has been removed tional institute would hope for job myself to Alison. At the early age of "You don't know how to punch moving to St. Louis or Missouri is and then growing the cells for a few growth in this area. twenty-four, Alison has already been a holes," he said disgustedly. "Man you sometimes a hard sell outside the days. The cells are then used to So Missourians need to make the producer on numerous sports pro­ --,,-- don't know how to punch holes? state. Yet, in order to become a grow replacement cells for the miss­ choice with their eyes open to the grams, which is almost unheard of in Come on, you're in the big J~oues booming biotech center, and make ing or diseased cells. whole picture, not just to the moral the television business. She came with After unloading the labels onto now. This is not minor stuff!" that industry into an economic The promise is great but without questions and medical potential, but a high recommendation, I heard Cindy, I went back to Alison's office to He glanced at the pages again. engine for the region, we have to be the research, we will never know to the economic results as well. If through the grapevine, to work on the see what she needed me to do next. "Damn it, I just had the President 0 able to attract those researchers and whether the promise of the research we decide to exclude this kind of Emrny submissions for sports. 1 defi­ She told me to get a couple of spe­ USA Networks sign these pages. those businesses from outside the can be fulfilled. Opponents cite research, we need to stop pretending nitely had a lot to learn from her. cialized boxes used for mailing out Bring me the hole punch," he said. state to our area. moral concerns about using an egg that St. Louis is on the verge of "I need you to cut out all the video cassettes. I went down to the Cheese Stick punched another set Lack of home-grown capital has cell and cultivating the cells to be becoming a biotech economic labels," Alison said as she handed me mailing room on the second floor and of holes and put the page in his Emmy been one obstacle to making St. used in procedures. Oddly, they also engine. We are free to choose but a stack of papers. "and then come see retrieved two boxes. Back in my book He told me to go down to the Louis into a booming life sciences point out that since the research has not pretend that we can have it both me as soon as you're finished, because office, as I was trying to figure out editing room and get a sports promo town but a lack of trained biotech not been done, we do not know for ways. we don't have much time left." how to fold the boxes out for the tape be needed. I took the stack of papers to my videotapes, Cheese Stick appeared. As I passed the Saturday Night desk and began chopping away. "Hey man, if you don't know how Live set on my way to the editing Shreds of paper flew into the air as the to fold them out then don't even both­ room, I noticed a lot of co=otion. scissor blades banged together. I must er," he said, ripping the box from my Pallet jacks wheeled in several bottles have looked like Edward hand. of water and snacks. Scissorhands. . These complicated boxes did not After retrieving Cheese Stick's Student enjoys Sobn's column, makes correction The phone rang again, interrupting resemble the typical four-flaps at the tape, 1 passed the SNL set again. I my pace. bottom kind. "Boy," I thought to heard a man say, "Oear the way." I happen to read your newspaper connected in any way to Poland. that; we are fun and outgoing people. "Guy, can you come into my myself, '1 am so gJad to have 'Yoda' "Clear the way?" I looked around. as often as I can. I do like a lot about I would like to make a co=ent We do not live in the past, especially office?" Cheese Stick said. "And bring here to teach me 'the way' of folding a "I'm the only person in the hallway," I it, and I think it brings in some fresh on two things. First, the proverb such remote past as the 1940s. me what you're working on." box." thought. air to a student's life. Gary quotes is not Polish and does Other than that, I really liked the When I showed him the cut labels, After Cheese Stick finished folding As I turned around the comer, I met Yesterday I saw [Gary Sohn's not even sound like it. How could it article, hope to read more soon! he immediately looked peeved. the two boxes, I was relieved to hear a large group dressed in hip-hop Feb. 21 column] and I simply had to be Polish, since we do not have hip­ "What is this," he snapped, that I could work with Alison again. apparel. As I scanned through read it on the spot. I was born in pos at all? And secondly, what a annoyed. "No, no, no. These labels are She and I went to the editing room crowd, I got quite a surprise when Poland, lived there for thirty years shame that Gary met somebody who Danuta Lemma going to be too small." He thrust his and cued all the tapes that would be of the people spoke to me ... and miss the place very much. I was can only talk about Hitler and what Freshman hand out "Let me see one of the video sent to the judges. The tapes have to be very excited to read about anything he did to Poland ... Poles are not like College of'EducatiOIl cassette cases." cued so that when they pushed 'play,' Stay tuned next week when I handed him a case. He took one of the footage would start in1lllediately. If gets a small acting part on the labels and stuck it onto the plastic the tape doesn't begin immediately, Third Watch' and gets a new niclawme cover on the front of the case. A per­ points can be subtracted from the at an Italian restaurant where he works fect fit entry, which could drastically hurt its as a part-time waiter. "Well okay, they do fit," He said Death penalty column lacks fact checking chances of winning. Kate Drolet's article "The death Center's "exonerated" doesn't equal v. Georgia. WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION. from page 1 penalty is inhumane" (February 21, "innocent." And it is laughably The entire article represents a 2005) is simply astounding. absurd to write that 750 people were blind acceptance of any anti-death The national theme for Women's "It gives people the opportunity to having found women in history She writes, "He survived the executed with "compelling evidence penalty claim, with a complete lack History Month is ''Women Change hear from people who seem to be really made a difference and ~""~.,,,,_~ . flawed system of punishment, along of innocence." of fact checking of those claims. America," but UM-St. Leuis has its moving and shaking things outside of the contours of American society with 118 others since 1973. No appellate court allows an exe­ Possibly, Ms. Drolet didn't know she specilic theme, ''What If?" the University campus," Mushaben to change the conditions we're

According to deathpenaltyinfo.org, cution with such evidence. There is was visiting anti-death penalty sites, ''We're allowing them to be cre­ said. facing on a daily basis," 1Hl"'11<11..11:0ll . of the 949 executed since 1968, our no proof of an innocent executed in only. ative and just ponder these questions," In addition to learning about said. justice system has put to death the US, at least since 1900. Bullerdieck said. "For example, what women's history, people can also Some of the issues Mushaben was roughly 750 people with compelling Possibly, 20 to 25 actual inno­ Dudley Sharp would it be like if there were more nominate a woman for an award. The concerned with were salary inequity evidence of innocence." cents have been sent to death row Director women senators? We should have spe­ Office of Equal Opportunity will hold and the lack of paid maternity leave The Death Penalty Information and later released post 1972, Furman Justice for All cilic ideas throughout the month" its tenth annual Women Trailblazer the University. "Change has to A diverse group of events are Ceremony at the end of the month. with women on this campus," she said. planned for the month, including Students, faculty, staff and alumnae Public celebration of women's his­ speakers, women's health testing and are eligible for and can nominate peo­ tory in the United States began in 1978 screenings and Women in the Art ple for the Trailblazer award. Those as a week-long event. Congress even-, events. "Any clay of the month that interested in nominating someone or tually set aside March as Women's you want to celebrate women's histo­ learning more about the award can History Month in 1987, but some peo­ Death penalty is ultimate denial of human rights ry, you can do that," Bullerdieck said. contact the Office of Equal ple hope that Women's History 1n~'"u" . The Institute for Women and Opportunity at 516-5695. would eventually no longer be needed. [In response to Kate Drolet's edi­ lates the Universal Declaration of ing cyclical patterns of violence. On Gender Studies is one of the depart­ Bullerdieck said it was important to "Hopefully, we would come to torial in the Feb. 21 edition of The Human Rights. march 16, the state of Missouri is ments holding women's history celebrate Women's History Month point where our history would be cel­ Current] Here on campus, members of the scheduled to execute Stanley Hall events. It is sponsoring a speaker because of how the status of women ebrated year-round so we Kudos to Kate. Thank you for Amnesty International student group for the murder of Barbara Jo Wood. series featuring faculty members and has changed over the years. need a specilic month," DUlllC;ilUl'A-". your editorial addressing the social are continually engaged in the pro­ The Amnesty International UM:-St. women in the co=unity. Joyce "Now women are the majority on said. "I think we'll come to that injustice and humanity of the death motion and protection of human Louis student group invites every­ Mushaben, director of the Institute for campus so it's important to consider some day but for now it's important to penalty. I'm proud that the Editor-in­ rights and social justice issues. This one on campus to call for a stay of Women and Gender Studies, said that what women have gone through and dedicate some time looking into it and Chief of our student paper is willing includes work to abolish the death execution, express concern for the would be a chance to showcase UM­ contributed," she said. being exposed to infoITI1ation that pe0- to take a fum stance on an issue so penalty. The group does this primar­ victim's family and help abolish a St. Leuis faculty and others. 'The idea is ... to co=emorate ple traditionally aren't exposed to." heavily debated and controversiaL I ily by writing letters to government "detriment to society." For more also wish to personally support her officials and those involved in exe­ information, contact opinion, as well as offer the support cutions. Letters can call for clemen­ [email protected] of the Amnesty International student cy, offer SUppOlt to the convicted group here on campus. individual's family, or even sympa­ Amnesty International opposes thize with the friends of families of the death penalty in all cases, with­ victims. It is impOltant to note that Matt Bales out exception. [Capital punishment] these are not letters in the support of Treasurer is the ultimate denial of human malicious crimes, but rather Amnesty International rights, as Kate mentioned, and vio- expressed sentiments aimed at end- UM-St, Louis chapter age 6 1k Current February 28, 2005 Library exhibits 'The Western Works'

sents Lewis and Clark entering the land of the ii'" M ELISSA M CCRARY Teton Sioux. Features Editor Some of the paintings and drawings in the gallery include: "Portrait of Francisco Romero Over 52 paintings and drawings and about of Taos Pueblo," "Girl from Taos Pueblo," 14 sculptures, all depicting aspects of the "Shawnee SITIith," "At Rendezvous," "At the American West, can be viewed at the UM-St. Indian Market," ''Taos Deer Hunter," "Autumn Louis Mercantile Library's current art exhibit Song," "Dusk on the Missouri" and "Young "The \Vestern Works." Bull." Julie Dunn-Morton, the curator of the Other pieces on display include bronze exhibit, said that sculptures like "The Mercantile Library chose Frontiersman," "Charles to feature this exhibit 'The Western M. Russel," "Santa Clara because the artist, Robert Works' Buffalo Dance," "Study H. Dick, is from Kirkwood. for the head of Sacagawea "The Mercantile or Bird Woman's Dream," Library has had a long tra­ At the Mercantile Library, on the 1st and "Yellowstone Bull." dition of supporting St. and 2nd floors of the UM-St. Louis "I like everything in the Louis artists ," Dunn­ Thomas Jefferson Lbrary. Free, open exhibit," Jesse Nay' Lor, Morton said. UM-St. Louis Security regular library hours through After Dick took his first Officer, said. "I use to trip to Taos in 1956, he April 17. detest history and now I became inspired and dedi­ really enjoy it. It tells us cated his life to Western where we came from and and Native American art. how we have advanced Di ck became fascinated [toJ today." with Indian and western While Dick utilized oil life at a young age. canvases, ink and water­ The ar1ist"s brochure in colors on all of his pic­ the gallery says that Dick tures, he also used bronze, grew up riding horses and plaster and clay in the cre­ imagining himself as one ation of his sculptures. of the characters in his Besides the pieces that favorite book, Charles are on display, pictures, Eastman's "Indian photographs and artist Boyhood." information also accompa­ ''This exhibit showcas­ nies this exhibit. es his work within the con­ . On one plaque, Dick text of how he continues describes his own artistic the tradition of the Taos abilities in creating his School in New Mexico," sculptures by saying, Dunn-Morton said. ''The tradition of Western "Once I got my hands in the clay, things got art started in the nineteenth century." easier." All of his pieces of work on display portray "The Western Works" will be on exhibit the everyday life of Indians and capture the until April 17. The exhibition is free and open Erica BUrT\Isl Tbe Current beauty of nature , landscape and animals. to the public on Monday through Thursday When entering the exhibit, viewers will from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m., Friday from A small glimpse of the large, bronzed sculpture, "Birdwoman, probably rust notice the large canvas oil paint­ 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a,m. Sacagawea's Dream," shows the intricate detailing in Robert Dick's ing of a young boy lying on a mountain over­ until 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. until 9 clay works. The showing of Dick's work in t he Mercantile Library looking the countryside. This painting repre- p.m. will end April 17. Black History preserved Finding a major-related job in wax at local museum can be challenging for grads

BY CHRYSTAL HOLM ES state of Missouri, the region and Staff Writer country. It features a variety of exhibits, including a small-scale, Professors offer advice on"the search for the perfect match reconstructed slave ship used during Fascinating stories and histonc the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. BY CARRIE LEWIS for psychology students: to work as a of careers sociology majors can pur­ milestones are told through wax, Whipping paddles, branding irons, StaffWn'ter psychology technician or in the spe­ sue, including teaching, hospital murals and historical items at the whips, leg shackles, slave collars and cial school district. Siciliani agrees administration, ecology and various Black World HistOlY Museum. The slave handcuffs can also be found in that this type of experience has bene­ government positions. Black World History Museum, for­ the exhibit. With many recent graduates enter­ fits, especially for students planning Undergradu ate business students merly known as the Black History ''The Slave Ship is one of my ing competitive job searches, current to move on to graduate school, but have a variety of opportunities to find Wax Museum, is an independent favorite pieces of work: in the muse­ undergraduate students may find it ED. OR warns against taking ajob that leaves a potential career. At a recent career .~ museum and the second of its kind in um," Erika Neal, employee of the beneficial to begin looking for a job little time for school work. fair held at the Airport Marriott Hotel, Black World History Museum, said. MELISSA McCRARY the United States. that provides experience in their Others feel that biology is another Kevin Baustian, branch manager at The museum was fo unded by Exhibits such as that of Madame field. field that usually requires at least an Mortgage Plus, spoke to prospective Features Editor Lois D. Conley, who earned a bache­ CJ. Walker display various tools that Lauren Nassif graduated from undergraduate degree, even for an employees about job opportunities. lor's degree in communication from were used to straighten hair, such as UM-St. Louis in December 2004 entry level position. He explained that students still work­ Saint Louis University in 1983 and a "pullers," which were placed in a gas with a communication degree. She "For a substantial number of biol­ ing towards their bachelor's degree phone: 516-5174 master's degree in Education in 1993 jet heater and used to straighten the began looking to start her career sev­ ogy majors, their undergraduate can get a job in sales or as a loan offi­ fax: 516-6811 from UM-St. Louis. Conley has ded­ hair of black women by pulling the eral months before graduation and degree is expressly seen as prepara­ cer. Baustian suggested that these icated several years to researching hair through the thong-like tools. was only able to find ajob in the past tion for further study in professional positions would be especially benefi­ black history, emphasizing the Original pressing combs, curlers, few weeks. [mostly medical] schools and in grad­ cial t6 fin ance students. Underground Railroad and rollers, stoves and oils are also dis­ Another UM-St. Ipuis ' student, uate schools in particular," James Han Jiang, junior, international Westward Expansion. played in this particular exhibit. Rachel Bauer, junior, psychology, Hunt, biology professor, said. business, is getting sales experience theweek's Wax figures of Josephine Baker, Afro-Sheen Blowout Kits, was presented with a job opportunity One possibility for students to find working as an associate at Radio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Miles "Afromatic Styler" and "Afro Hair loosely related to psychology but had a job is to find a position at the Shack. Part-time or full-time jobs like Davis, George Washington Carver Put-Ons" such as the Afro Cone, to pass it up for a higher paying job. University, such as a teaching assis­ these provide business students with and various icons of black history Afro Wiglet, Afro Bun, Sensation Many students and professors feel tant or a clerical position in the office resume builders and the chance to best can be found immortalized in wax; Vibration, Afro Topper, Long-Full that psychology is one of the more of a prospective field. specify their area of interest. however, this is not the main focus of Afro Ponytail and the Slick N' Sleek difficult majors for undergraduate Sociology is a field with slightly Most UM-St. Louis profes sors the museum. can be found near Madame CJ. students to find a paying job. more options for undergraduate stu­ and Career Services are willing to The museum is home to a pletho­ Walker's exhibit. Dr. Jennifer Siciliani; UM-St. dents. One member of the UM-St. assist students that are not SlUe where bets ra of all that represents black history, Louis psychology professor, said that Louis sociology department they should begin to look for a job in especially those who inspired the see BLACK HISTORY, page 12 there are really only two possibilities explained that there are a wide range their field. Thurs. March 3 Rwandan genocide Ferguson and UMB offer $2500 for graduates to buy a home lecture " BY PAUL HACKBARTH One oflast year's winners includ­ UM·St. Louis Former prosecutor to discuss Co-News Editor ed Kim Cooper, who graduated from graduate, aftermath of 1994 UM-St. Louis with a bachelor's Kim Cooper, Rwanda genocide. degree in early childhood education. resides in her The city of Ferguson is offering Allan A. Ryan Jr., director of She said she had already found a new seniors graduating from UM-St. ntellectual property at Harvard home in Ferguson and this drawing Ferguson Louis this year a chance at winning Business School Publishing in came at an opportune time for her. home. She $2,500 to buy a house in Ferguson. Watertown, Mass., will discuss "It's a big help," she said. ''Every was the 2004 The City of Ferguson Graduation 'Finding Justice After Genocide: dollar helps, and $2,500 is a lot." The reCipient for Gift Program has returned for a sec­ Rwanda" at 9:30 a.m. in 200 $2,500 award can be applied toward a the Ferguson ond consecutive year. Ferguson and Lucas Hall. Free. Call 6495 for down payment or a closing cost on UMB Bank are each giving away $2,500 more information. any available home in the city. drawing to prize money awards to both under­ Cooper has lived in Ferguson for graduates and graduate students who buy a home her entire life and called it a great in the area. are receiving a degree in the 2005 place to live. '1 had no desire to move Sun. March 6 acaclemic year. out. I would recommend Ferguson to Mark Etling, community devel­ anyone. If you can find the right Free Guitar Master opment coordinator for the city of house, it's great to use their services." Ferguson, is in ch'arge of the pro­ This year, only two awards will be gram. Etling provides housing pro­ given, and interested graduating lass with Sharon Isbin grams and services for Ferguson res­ seniors can fill out an application to idents. earn a chance to win. Applications How often do you get to "Ferguson has been called a well­ will be available in the Student Life leam guitar from a Grammy kept secret, but we don't want to Office and the Registrar's Office start­ winner... for free? keep it a secret anymore," Etling ing the week of March 7. The dead­ said. At noon in the Anheuser­ line to tum in applications is March Etling is working with Orinthia est this year. Etling predicts that sec­ Last year', when the program ''The city is ready to help the win­ Busch Performance Hall at the 28. Montague, director of Student Life, to ond year winners will attract more stu­ started, Ferguson, along with other ners find a home," Etling said, "Here Touhill Performing Arts Center. Students who enter the contest will help coordinate the program. dents down the road. He expects past contributors, awarded six students at City Hall, we can help students in The class is free and open to be placed in a drawing and the two Montague said about seven stu­ year's winners will want to help their money, but not all winners were able their search for a hor,ne." the public. Call 5980 for more winners will be picked on April 20 at dents applied last year, but she and friends get involved and buy a house to use their awards. information. the Mirthday event this year. Etling hope students show more inter- in Ferguson as well. see FERGUSON, page 12 February 28, 2005 ~Ite Current Page 7 Rivermen earn spot at GLVC

chipped away at the lead and by half­ showing. They stayed with the Norse ~Despite defeat at time the Riverrnen were only up by for the first 14 minutes of the game, two, 29-27. and only trailed 31-27 with six min­ NKU, team gets The Knights continued to outplay utes to play in the first half. The Norse the Rivermen in the second half and then went on a huge run, outscoring spot as 8th s~ed in grabbed a 46-40 lead with 11 minutes the Rivermen 26-10 to take a 22 point left in the game. They held the six lead going into halftirne. ~GLVC tournament point lead until just under three min­ In the second half the Rivermen utes, and were still up by five with did manage to cut the deficit to five at BY JAMES DAUGHERTY 1:40 left to play. The Rivermen closed 76-71 with 5:37 left in the game, but .. Sports Editor the gap with defense. Aaron Green then completely bungled their oppor­ went one and one from the free-throw tunity to get any closer: the team got a The UM-St. Louis men's basket­ line to cut the lead to four, then Joey steal and three offensive rebounds for ball team qualified for the Great Lakes Paul got a steal and took a three-point­ a total of four field-goal attempts, but IWValley Conference Tournament for the er, which he missed. Darrell l\t1inner could not convert any of them. The first time in five years. In a combina­ grabbed the offensive rebound, how­ Norse took advantage of the tion of last minute heroics and good ever, and gave it back to Paul, who Rivermen's lack of consistency and luck, the Riverruen grabbed the eighth then drained the second opportunity rebuilt their lead to take the 91-79 vic­ and final seed. A 62-59 victory on and cut the score to 59-58. On the very tory. Feb. 24 put the Rivernlen in position, next possession Jonathan Griffin stole Fortunately for the Rivennen the and although they lost their next game the ball and took it down court for a loss did not ruin their chances at the "'91-78 to Northern Kentucky dunk, giving the Rivennen a 60-59 conference tournament. Lewis University, the other contender for the lead. He was fouled on the last pos­ University had to defeat Wisconsin­ seed, Lewis University, lost their final session of the night and knocked Parkside to enter ahead of the game to Wisconsin-Parkside 79-77. down his free-throws to give the Rivennen, but fell in a tightly contest­ It couldn't have been any closer. Rivennen the 62-59 victory. ed game, 79-77. The loss knocked The team looked out of it from the The win kept the team in con­ Lewis out of the rankings and set the beginning of February, but a three- tention for the tournament, but to be in stage for the Riverruen to go for the .-pointer in double overtime against control of their own destiny they had first time in five years. The team will Lewis University on Feb. 10 kept the to defeat Northern Kentucky play Thursday, March 3 against team's hopes alive. At times it seems University on Feb. 26. A win against Southern Indiana University, the num­ that the Riverrnen live and die by the the Norse would assure their confer­ ber one seed. three-pointer, and on Feb. 24 against ence birth, but a loss would leave BeUarrnine, they lived. Lewis University, the other contender In the first half of the game the lead for the final spot, in controL RIGHT: _.-see-sawed between the two teams. Unfortunately the Rivermen were Forward Aaron Green fights his The Knights grabbed an early 16-10 defeated by the Norse; fortunately way out from between two lead after eight minutes of play, but Lewis choked. Lewis players during a game the Riverruen responded with a 14-2 Against Northern Kentucky Feb. 10. Green scored 8 points mrr to take a 24-18 lead. The Knights University the Rivernlen had a poor in the Rivermen's 82-79 win. Mike Sherwi nl The Current

• Here's what to expect from the key TOURNAMENT TIME Rivermen players heading to the GLVC

he UM-St. Louis men's team's 9-18 record this year. By Bryan Boedeker Chris Mroz basketball team finished The good news is that the T out their home schedule teain is headed to the tournament, Photos by Mike Sherwin • 5' 11" Guard recently with a convincing loss to and beyond that, 11 players will • Junior GLVC opponent N. Kentucky. return next year. Hopefully, as the • 7.8 ppg; 45% 3PFG (6th in While a tealll chock full of new­ team's chemistry and comfort GLVC) comers was not expected to com­ level improve, it will affect next Gritty, hard-nosed player who pete for the GLVC championship year's record. Here is a break­ rarely makes mistakes. A very good this year, the team squeaked out a down of the key contributors from outside shooter, but has not shown spot as the #8 seed. However, this year's team to examine what the ability to create his own shot. Is those who expected the team to they did well this year and what too unselfish at times on the improve on last year's record as a areas they may need to improve offensive end and always seems to stepping stone to eventual success upon before the tournalllent and settle for the safest possible pass. Has the ability to penetrate but uses will be disappointed with the before next season. it sparingly. EDITOR

.JAMES D AUGHERTY Jonathan Griffin Aaron Green Sports Editor ·6'2" Guard • Junior ·6'5" GuardIForward phone: 516-5174 • 18.7 ppg; 5.8 rpg; 3.6 apg • Junior fax: 516-6811 The team's leader in almost every • 13.4 ppg; 4.4 rpg major statistical category is a dynamic scorer and shooter with an A great athlete with the incredible ability to get to the free ability to score inside and out, Upcoming throw line (1ed the GLVC in both a good penetrator. Has been free throws made and attempted). known to disappear on The only knock on his game may be offense at times and has the that he should be able to improve on potential to be a more his assist nurnbers considering how Men's consistent scorer. much he has the ball in his hands and the attention he draws. Basketball March 3 • vs Southern David Ward Indiana in Derell Minner Evansville, Ind. · 6'6 Forward/Center • 6'7" Forward • Freshman 6 p.m. • Junior • 6.7 ppg; 4.6 rpg • 6.2 ppg; 5.4 rpg A strong and tough low post An exceptional athlete with presence that has shown nice touch around the basket. Men's great leaping ability. Showed ~_". __ ...... ~:::::::l Footwork around the basket flashes of dominance this year makes him sometimes seem Baseball (1ed the team in both points, 18, impossible to guard. Undersized and rebounds, 13, in a win over for his position, but he still has ******** Lewis). Good shot blocker. the ability to grab 7 or 8 Needs to be more aggressive and rebounds a game which may UMSL involved on the offensive end. come with more playing time. BASEBALL TOURNAMENT \ March 4 / • vs. UM-Rolla Sherome ,",oey Paul 4 p.m.* Cole March 5 • 6'3" GuardIForward ·5'9" Guard • Junior • vs Grand Valley • Junior ·6.9 ppg; 83% Ff • 7.1 ppg 12:30 p.m.* Good athlete and a Great sparkp1ug off very good defensive March 6 the bench. His quickness player. l~ a much better is his best attribute. Shot shooter than his numbers • vs. Hillsdale too poorly from the floor (35% from the field) indi­ this year (37%) and cate. He forces too many 2:00 p.m. needs to improve on that. o tough shots. * Baseball games March 4 and 5 will be at GMC Stadium in Sauget, III. The March 6 game is at UM-5t Louis baseball field. Page 8

BY DAVE SECKMAN Riverrnen have had trouble in the last header the first part of the weekend. Infielder few season openers, as they have only After the Rivermen are finished StajJWriter Josh Thomas '" managed to come away with a win with the Bears they will then match up waits for his once in the past four years. As we all against the Griffins of Missouri turn to bat The Rivermen baseball team is know, bad starts do not necessarily Western University, a team that the during the looking to continue their dominance mean a bad season as the Rivermen Riverrnen have not faced in the last spring 2004 as they head to the University of have proven so time and time again. two seasons. However, the Riverrnen season. The Central Arkansas to take on both the Senior pitcher Blake Burnside have not lost to the Griffins in the last Rivermen Missouri Western Griffins and the commented on the opening weekend. four meetings and they will look to play at the ,~ University of Central Arkansas Bears "We have all been ready to get rolling continue the streak as the weekend UMSL in the opening weekend of regular for a while now. I think the only way goes on. Baseball season play. we can really know how good we are Senior outfielder Colby Hughes Toumament Over the past 19 · seasons the is to start playing against teams other spoke on the importance of a good March 4-6. Rivermen have compiled a dominant than ourselves, and I think starting off start. "I think it is important for us to The games 560-319-6 record and have not once against these two teams is going to be come out strong. We have had a bulls­ on March 4- finished with a losing record. The good for us no matter the outcome," eye on our backs since the end of the 5 are at ~ Rivermen have also had 30 or more he said. 2003 season. Every tearn is going to GMC wins in 11 of the last 13 seasons, Last season the Rivermen only give us their best so we need to do the Stadium in including a school-record of 39-15 managed a 1-2 record against the same if we want to do as well we Sauget, III. record in 2003. Bears of UCA who are becoming a think we can this year," Hughes said. The games This year looks to be much of the perennial rival for the Rivermen now, The Riverrnen will come home for on March 6 same as the Riverrnen bring back a as they have now played against them their own home opener next weekend are at UMSL. good core of players from last year's three out of the past five seasons. as they host the UM:-St. Louis base­ team and also have an experienced They will look to reverse the tide as ball tournament and look to beat up on pitching staff to go along with it. The they will play the Bears in a double some team to start the season. Mike Sherwinl The Currml Lam, Saini, perfect in tennis opener ,

BY .JAMES DAUGHERTY seemed to me that we came out and spot, carne back from being down 0- 4 in the first set to defeat his oppo­ Sports Editor were more prepared than they were. Our talent level might not be that nent 7-5, 6-1. The third and fourth This season was supposed to start much higher than theirs, if it is high­ matches were by far the most di.ffi­ out very difficult for the UM-St er at all, but our physical condition­ cult, with Pobst and Saini winning Louis Men's Tennis Team. The tearn ing and preparation were much bet­ the "iron man" award for persever- • started the season out by losing three ter," Gyllenborg said. ance. Pobst won the first set in a tie­ players, two who played for the team The match started out on a down breaker, lost the second set 7-5, th en in the· fall and one who was being note for the Riverrnen. Juniors Mike won the deciding super-breaker 11-9. recruited to play the top position. To Schaaf and Stephen Pobst lost at the Saini actually staIted his match up 6- make matters worse the Rivennen top doubles spot 8-5, despite fighting 2, 5-3, but began cramping in his were not opening the season against all the way back from 7-1. hand late in the second set. His oppo­ cakewalk tearns, but rather big Sophomore Max Bugner and nent managed to take advantage of ,.. names like Truman State, SLU and Freshman Ryan Burgdorfer also lost the situation and won the second set WashU their doubles match, squandering a 7-5, then grabbed 9-7 lead in the Doubts about this year's tennis 5-3, 40-love lead. The only doubles super-breaker, but Saini overcame tearn might just fade away. On Feb. win came from Sophomore Francis the cramps and won four straight 23 the team defeated Truman State - Lam and Junior Raj Saini, who dom­ points for the 11-9 victory. Bugner the same Truman State that qualified inated their opponents in an 8-3 vic­ and Burgdorfer both won easy for Regionals last year and just fm­ tory. matches at the bottom, 6-1, 6-3 and ~ ished crushing Quincy University 9- Down 2-1 after doubles, things 6-1, 6-1, respectively. 0- by a score of 7-2. The win was a did not look so good for the Lam credited the win to hard bit of a surprise, but the margin was Rivennen, but they played remark­ work. "It was tough losing two out of even more so. Coach Rick able singles matches to get a 6-0 three doubles but all the hard work Gyllenborg felt that the off-season sweep. Lam, playing the top spot for from the off-season paid off in our work really played a hand in the the Rivermen, broke his opponents singles matches," Lam said. Amanda Schniedenneyerl The Currelll dominant win. "I thought that the serve at 4-4 in the first set and then The Rivernlen's next match will Francis Lam, sophomore, leaps after the tennis ball to ensure himself a win against Lindenwood team played extremely well. Tnunan did not lose another game in a 6-4, 6- be against Quincy University on .. University last spring. State is a very good team, but it o victory. Schaaf, at the number two March 12. Rivermen roller hockey to compete in Riverwomen softball team opens regional championships in St. Peters season at Evangel Tournament

BY DAVE SECKMAN that went 27-27 and also hope to show start in bracket play, where they will BY KATIE DOLL Interestingly, the National Champions Fort Collins, Colo. that the pre-season conference picks play each team just once to see who StajJWriter in all four divisions came from the St. The Rivermen's top . team, led in St.aff \ffl1ter Louis area, with Lindenwood scoring by Will Roestel and in points were no fluke as they were picked to will advance onto the knockout rounds .. Attention hockey fans: Need a fix University taking the D I and B titles and assists by James Wetton, expects finish sixth out of twelve. of the tournament. The Riverwomen for your NHL withdrawal? The and St. Charles Community College to fair well in this weekend's regionals. After a long and dreary pre-season Sophomore Emily Wagoner eager­ will face up against three teams that defending National Champion winning D III. Senior defenseman Kevin Wesner the Riverwomen softball team will ly commented on the upcoming they haven't faced in a few years. Rivermen roller hockey team wants Roller hockey became officially commented on the team's outlook. finally get the chance to show off the games. "It will be the first time this Their first game pairs them up with your support at their regional tourna­ recognized as a club sport at UM:-St. '''The team looks good going into skills they have been fine tuning for season we have a chance to go out and Columbia College, followed by a sec­ ment, Mar. 5-6. Louis in 2000 and currently has two regionals, but unfortunately we lost our the past four months. The team has show what we have been working on. ond game versus Trinity Christian been practicing mostly indoors for the For those of you thinking, ''We teams. The top team competes in top scorer to a knee injury last week, so After being inside for so long, we are College and a third and final first day ., majority of the winter months and this have a roller hockey team?" you are Division II and the second team com­ the rest of the team will really need to all ready to start playing and to get into game against Midland Lutheran. will be the first chanc.e that the team not alone. petes in the B Division. step it up this weekend," Wesner said. the pressures of game situations," she In previous meetings, the has had to be on actual Ironically, UM-St Louis' most suc­ This year's D II team boasts a The upcoming Great Plains region­ an gan1e field said. Riverwomen have a winning record cessful sports team is virtually record of 9-2-1 in league play and is al tournament begins on Saturday, for more than an hour at a time. The team will get very little time to against these three opponents, having unknown around campus. The team, currently ranked fourth in the nation. Mar. 5, with the Rivermen D II team The Riverwomen softball team will get in the swing of things as they will only lost one of the previous five meet­ which plays all of its games at the The B division team has struggled playing at 11 a.ill. and 4 p.m. and the u'avel to play at the Evangel Early Bird play up to six possible games in two ings. The team hopes to continue the Tournament in Springfield. The clays. With so little time the team must success that they have had against ., Matteson Square Gardens Tri-plex in somewhat this season, posting a lea.,oue B team playing at 9 a.m. and 2 p.rn. if St. Peters, beat out more than 120 other record of 4-7-1. Both teams will com­ For directions to the games, visit mat­ Riverwomen look to start strong and gel quickly they hope to show what these teams and looks to nm throuoh teams across the country to bring home pete Mar. 5-6 in the hopes of capturing tesonsquaregarden.com or call (636) ride the experience of the seven return­ they are all about from the start. the tables of the tournament to start the the national title last spring. a spot in April's national tournament in 241-7177. ing players from last season's team At the tournament the Ri verwomen season strong.

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BY MIKE SHERWIN Stones," by leaving the strings and instrumentation to simply accent the Staff Writer melody laid down by DiFranco. However, the violin is not alone. On Sweet and slow. Sparse and inci­ "Sunday Morning," Tony Scherr's sive. Frantic and harrowing. fuzzy, distorted electric guitar pro­ Ani DiFranco paints with a wide vides a surprisingly fitting solo over set of emotional brushes in her latest its acoustic cousin, lending an extra release "Knuckle Down," released emotional layer to the sweet but sad Jan. 25. dirge to a relationship past. The album marks a pointed The upbeat "Modulation" bene­ departure from 2004's "Educated fIts well from Warren's understated Guess," which featured DiFranco piano, percussively ringing out sin­ exclusively - she. wrote, performed, gle notes in concert with the hypnot­ recorded and engineered the album. ic, undulating bass. Most notable, This time around, DiFranco though, is Warren's use of the cham­ brings in eight performers, and for berlin, a precursor to' the MeUotron the fIrst time a co-producer, musi­ keyboard instrument, which cian Joe Henry. assigned tape-recorded samples to Fans of DiFranco may wonder if its keys. The chamberlin subtly col­ the album will simply reconstitute ors the tune, exerting a slightly eerie, her previous full-band recordings, though enthralling, b;lSe of ambient like 2003 's jazz-infused "Evolve" or noise. The effect is oddly reminis­ the funky double live set "So Much cent of tracks from Beck's 1998 Shouting, So Much Laughter," album "Mutations," which com­ which was notable for its prominent bined traditional instrumentation use of a brass section. with analog synthesizers. "Knuckle Down" brings back Despite the additional instrumen­ some familiar names to her musical tation, DiFranco dOesn' t leave her EDITOR retinue, with Todd Sickafoose on lyrics bac~stage. Rather, she follows CATHERINE bass, Julie Wolf on melodica. her tradition of smart, challenging However, it is the addition of fel­ lylics that are often deeply personal MARQUIS-HOMEYER low Righteous Babe Records artist - "Paradigm" is a reflection on A&E Editor Andrew Bird on violin and glocken­ growing up with her immigrant par­ phone: 516-5174 spiel and Patrick Warren on piano ents - and often with a leftist politi­ fax: 516-6811 and chamberlin that gives "Knuckle cal bent: Down" a fresh take on DiFranco's "Parameters" puts Difranco's trademark frenetic guitar style and voice on center-stage, for a six­ intelligent lyricism. minute spoken-word piece about The album's second . track, encountering an intruder. Only the "Studying Stones," is a gem, sweet­ softly creeping acoustic guitar, with ly incorporating the violin into a ringing harmonics and the bass March at th. gentle, slightly sad meditation, with accompanies DiFranco's lyrics. an upbeat chorus. The violin careens "Knuckle Down" effectively Touhill from broad bowing to softly plucked combines unexpected instrumenta­ notes, engaging in entrancing con­ tion to provide a multi-faceted, intri­ versation with the DiFranco's slight­ cate and intelligent layering sound, March 1 ly subdued acoustic fingerpicking. providing intriguing accents to the The best tracks on the album fol­ core folk elements that DiFranco low the example of "Studying fans have come to expect. Dr. Pamela Photo by Danny Clinch, courtesy Rlghtecus Babe Records Ruiter-Feenstra "The Art of Improvisation" Pin Up Bowl strikes the Loop with cocktails, entertainment Lee Theater

Tarts. All of the appetizers, sandv,lches would come around at 9 p.m. to card large list of the various cocktails hangs Next, the college student orders a 3:30 p.m. BY TANA ROGERS and desserts are under $5, except the them. but 9 p.m. comes and goes with­ on the right end of the bar near where Bud light in a bottle. She knows that StaffWrite-r Angus and veggie burgers and the out such an in ident. she sits. She refers to it, and this time, another one of the mighty Pin Up cock­ Free Buffalo chicken sandwich. Those run While waiting, . e .college student she feels more daring and orders a tails will not be a good idea: She finish­ about a buck more. A cheese pizza is sits at the bar eating the hummus, or "Goldrush. " es ber beer and the time at Pin Up Bowl It's Tuesday, and a blight, young about $10. chickpea spread. She likes the flavor The gold in the clear drink sparkles comes to an end for the college student. college student, much like you, looks Said college student springs for the because it has a lemony bite and tastes each time she tips the martini glass. The Shortly before the beer, or shortly March 5, 6 for something to do on a dull week­ hummus, considering the strength of fresh. She talks and laughs with her college student sips this intense mixture after, the girl taking lane reservations night. She and her lijend decide to go to the cocktail and the fact she had not friend. All of the other patrons not of Absolut vodka and Goldschlager, a had informed the pair that their lane the Loop, and find themselves entering eaten since lunch. The pair waits for a bowling seem to be doing the same. cinnamon flavored liqueur with 24 was up. The college student's friend Cedar Lake II Pin Up Bowl on Delmar. The college lane because even on a Tuesday, Pin Up As each respective group around the karat flecks of gold, while continuing to asked her if she still wanted to bowl. student peluses the menu, feels like Bowl is fairly packed. The friendly, lush, red lounge area of Pin Up Bowl wait for the lane. The college student answered, "No," Dance Crown Royal and orders a "Baked fresh-faced attendant had placed the enjoys one another's company, current Pin Up Bowl is home to six bowling because she was no longer in the mood Apple" cocktail. Her friend has one too. woman and her friend on the waiting and recent pop and rock hits fill the lanes. On a weeknight, a lane is $4 per to bowl. performance The Pin Up Bowl menu boasts ten list for a lane. space. In front of the bathrooms, cur­ person, per lane, and $3 for shoe rental. She either wanted to go to an estab­ "Signature Cocktails," ten "Modem Before writing down the name of tains hang, giving the lounge a luxuri­ On weekends, though, the price is only lishment where there would be dancing 8 p.m., 2 p.m. Cocktails" and ten "Classic Cocktails," the party, the girl asked the college stu­ ous feel. The menu items such as the two quarters more but the wait may be or be responsible and get some sleep in addition to the standard gin and dent and her friend if they are 21. At Pin Campbell's soup fit well with the 50s a little longer. Instead of perching at the before early classes. Either way, the vodka martinis. Each of the specialty Up Bowl, after 6 p.m., patrons must be decor. People in the lounge can gaze at bar like the college student has, patrons start of the night and the first two tasty $20, $25 . cocktail drinks averages $10, including 18 years old or with a "responsible the bowlers or the big screens while can also play pool while waiting for cocktails were unforgettable and a nice tip for the bartender. adult" After 9 p.m. , all patrons must be relaxing and socializing. their IJllle. Some may prefer pool to unmistakably enjoyable. The college They also serve cheap food items 21, period. The girl issuing lanes had After finishing her first, the college bowling for their nightly outing, and student had decided Pin Up Bowl was March 10 ranging from Campbell's soup to Pop told the college student that someone student chooses another cocktail. A the price for pool is $8 per hour. a fun place to hang out. UMSL Jazz Band Lee Theater Cici's has inexpensive alternative to delivery pizza 7:30 p.m. Free BY MONICA MA RT I~ around the floor. Staff W·riter When my friend came back with her food, I headed up to the buffet to load up my own plate. I started March 12, 13 off with a small salad, and then went back for my pizza. My friend If you are in the mood for pizza went for the pizza first, and then Alexandra Ballel but are tired of the same old Pizza had desselt, cinnamon rolls. The Hut and Domino's, and are on a food was good for the price. The budget, stop in at Cici's Pizza for salad was fresh, and the pizza was "20th Anniversar some delicious pizza at great prices. hot and fresh despite sitting under My friend and I arrived at the heat lamps. Celebration" Rock Hill Cici's Pizza on Friday Cici's Pizza also .offers carry out evening at 7 p.rn. It was . obviously for those who would prefer to eat in 7:30 p.m. dinnertime, and the restaurant was the comfort of their own homes. packed. Cici's is not the usual pizza The pizzas are cheese with Cine top­ $22 - $40 restaurant. Servers do not wait on ping. Regular round pizzas are customers because the restaurant is $4.99 for a 12-inch medium, and a buffet. When patrons fIrst walk in, . $5.99 for a IS-inch large. Deep dish they join the line up to the register. pizzas are $5.99 for a medium and March' IS Once at the register, most patrons $6.99 for a large. Specialty pizzas order the $3.99 buffet. The buffet are $4.99 for a 12-inch medium and includes drinks, pizza, the salad bar $5.99 for a 15 -inch large. Specialty and dessert. There is no hoste ss to pizzas are Bacon Cheddar, Alfredo, Lunasa seat . patrons. Customers are just BBQ, Pizza Ole, and Spinach given their drink glasses, and are on Alfredo. Extra toppings are 75 cents Irish Band their own after that. My friend and I each and include extra cheese, pep­ sat down at a table in the middle of peroni, ham, beef, Italian style the restaurant. 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Pacino gives riveting performance in 'Merchant of Venice'

BY CATHERINE MARQUIS­ Bassanio's behalf. Shylock harbors a resentment of Antonio from a past HOMEYER wTong, and sets an unusual condition A&EEditOr --~ ...- - to secure the loan, the payment of a pound of flesh. The bizarre condition puzzles Antonio yet he accepts the Al Pacino is breathtakingly power­ condition. I as Shylock in the new film version The historical context and switch to . ''William Shakespeare's the Shylock's point of view creates a fresh erchant of Venice."Pacino's perfor­ look at his motivations and inner feel­ ance is so good that he is almost the ings but the emphasis also skews the hole show. But not quite, for this is a whole in a way that does not always ell staged and original take on one of work for the play. After we see the hor­ e Bard's most difficult plays. ror of Shylock's situation, there is no 'The Merchant of Venice" is a shrugging it off in a happy ending for :a.utifully mounted production, a lush the lovers. Id exotic period costume film that Still, overall the film works beauti­ msports you to the romance of old fully. Al Pacino is a whirlwind, a force !nice. But it also gives us the unex­ of nature, in the role of Shylock and ~ted look at the lives of those shut ' his screen presence is so bright that he It of the beautiful dream. overshadows all the actors around 'This new version of Shakespeare's him. The only challenge is from )ublesome classic turns Shylock, the Jeremy irons in the difficult role of wish moneylender, into the central Antonio, in which he handles the char­ Iaracter and re-tells the story primar­ acter's inability to see the wrong in his { from his point of view. The film­ prejudice with style. Another highlight >ens with a bit of history about the is the role of the wealthy Portia, who in )sition of Jews in the Venetian soci­ her disguise as the wise judge, goes y. In a prolog, the film tells us about head to head in arguing the case e ghettos where Jewish people are against Shylock. ifCed to live, their restriction to only Once Shylock is banished, the Isinesses considered too unsavory story's march to its romantic happy Ir Christians, like money-lending, ending is strangely somber, as we can­ ld the requirements of special dress not .quite let go of what has gone identify them as Jews when they before. The play's end becomes dis­ lvel outside the ghetto, as well as the quieting rather than satisfying. >en prejudice. The prolog puts us in Despite that, this new "Merchant of Photo courtesy Sony Pictures Classics ind of the life of Jews under the Venice" is worthwhile for Shakespeare Allen Corduner (left) appears as Tubal and AI Pacino (right) appears as Shylock in the Sony Pictures Classics version of Shakespeare's azis, sets a somber tone for the story, and Pacino fans alike, both for the 'Merchant of Venice.' ld gives us some context for skillful effort to tackle the problems lylock's deep anger, seething under a the play presents' and for Pacino's )ke of discrinlination. twisted, resentful Shylock is the play's the young poor Bassanio (Joseph heiress Portia (Lynn Collins), he catch­ he is cash strapped. Thinking that, with luminous performance. It is the best "Merchant of Venice" is a troubling villain. Despite the restrictions on his Fiennes) goes to his friend Antonio es Antonio in a tight financial spot. three ships set to arrive soon, a loan is thing he has done in recent years, and ay because it is actually one of life, Shylock (Al Pacino) has pros­ (Jeremy Irons) to ask for money to win Antonio is awaiting the arrival of three no real risk, Antonio goes to the for an acclaimed actor like Pacino, that lakespeare's comedies, and the pered but he is filled with anger. When the hans! of wealthy and beautiful merchant ships but in the short term, moneylender Shylock for a loan on is saying something.

Two Gentlemen of Verona' brings Shakespeare's humor to Touhill

BY CATHERINE MARQUIS­ father. When Proteus arrives in Milan version is the servant Launce's dog. and sees Silvia, he falls in love with Using a real dog instead of an inani­ HOMEYER her too. Forsaking his friendship with mate prop is a brave choice, as the A&EEditor Valentine and his pledge to Julia, production risks upstaging the actors, Proteus plots to betray them both and but the scenes played beautifully and My motto is you can never have win Sylvia for himself. Meanwhile. the audience loved it. a much Shakespeare. But if you Julia disguises herself as a young The Acting Company is a Tony n have a delightful production like boy, a page, to travel to Milan to find Award winning touring group that ~ one that the Acting Company pre­ her beloved Proteus. gives rising young actors a chance to nted on the TouhiU stage on The main cast is rounded out by a hone their crafts in front of a variety lturday, Feb. 26, the enjoyment is variety of colorfully comic charac­ of audiences, Past cast members st that much sweeter. ters. Julia's bawdy maid Lucetta include Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, The Acting Company presented (Aysan Celik), Valentine's clever ser­ David Ogden Stiers, and Jeffrey 'illiam Shakespeare's comedy "Two vant Speed and Proteus' dog-toting Wright. mtlemen of Verona" on the Touhill servant Launce provide plenty of The Acting Company was found­ ain stage on Saturday, Feb. 26 to a witty, lightning-fast verbal humor, ed in 1972 by John Houseman and its U house. The evening was a gem both in their exchanges with other current producing director Margot )m 'start to finish. . characters and in soliloquies where Harley with the first graduating class When the play opens, Proteus they complain about their work. The in drama from the Julliard School. IlStin Adams) is saying farewell to cast is filled out by Proteus' father The company is touring this year s close friend Valentine (J.D. Antonio (Jacob Ming-Trent) and his with this play and "Turn of the oldblatt) in rural Verona, as . servant Pantino (another role for Screw." The company also offers llentine is sent by his father to serve Glenn Peters), Eglarnour, a knight schools a teaching opportunity to the court of the Duke (Glenn who helps Silvia and Julia's lodging expand appreciation of classic the­ ~ ters) in . the big city of Milan. host (both Jacob Ming-Trent again), ater, particularly in underserved com­ 'oteus is .suPposed to go too but is and outlaws, musicians and other ser­ munities. fusing to leave because he has fall­ vants (played by the cast). One of the best strengths of I in love with Julia (Christina As is typical for Shakespeare's Shakespeare's works is that they are pathy). When Proteus finally agrees comedies, disguises, mistaken identi­ so flexible. This production used a , join his friend Valentine in Milan, ty and plot twists playa central role clever bit of s~oing in which the only ! and Julia exchange rings and in the farcical goings-on before all is set is a large screen with scenes on a Photo courtesy The Acting Company .edge their love. When Proteus . set right. In addition to the main char­ roll . that are changed by being rives in Milan, he finds that acters, there is a lot of fun with the cranked up and down to provide {he boat prop bobbing across the top of sharing the stage with that cute little into a very Machiavellian conniver, alentine has fallen in love too, with supporting players. Valentine, different backdrops. This clever the screen. Actors exited or entered dog. Justin Adams is also good as who adopts fancy court 'dress as he Ie Duke's daughter Silvia (Lisa Proteus, and Julia all have quick-wit­ approach eliminates set changes by by ducking behind or emerging from Proteus, who plots to betray both his apparently drops his morals. When [cCorrnick). But the Duke plans to ted, sharp tongued verbal exchanges integrating them in a humorous way around the large screen. friend Valentille and his love Julia. his betrayals all come out in the end, larry off Silvia to his friend Thurio that are a delight of rapid-fire word­ into the story. The rural Verona was Not ,surprisingly for this troupe, Another striking perfomlance was he has, been so evil that we are less lenry VIck), a wealtby but awkward play, in both the comic and dramatic represented by a painted backdrop of the acting was fabulous, in both more the comically awkward Thurio, inclined to forgive him than his friend Id odd courtier. Silvia finds the aspects of the play. Primarily the . a cow, in front of which is the only comic and dramatic roles. All were played by the tall newcomer Henry Valentine, giving the playa little chill lwky, cowardly, strangely ctressed comic weight falls to the supporting prop, a bale of hay. When the charac­ excellent but some standouts were Vick. it does not usually have. hurio repulsive and is much more characters and the drama that under­ ters travel by ship, the journey is con­ J.D. Goldblatt, as noble Valentine. In this production, the director The Acting Company's "Two Iterested in the honorable Valentine, lies it aU to the principles. veyed by a sp'een of a sailing ship on and Matt Bradford Sullivan, who had chose to emphasize the betrayals of Gentlemen of Verona" is simply a .1t cannot reveal her feelings to her One of the extra players in this the sea, and embellished by the tiny the challenge of doing his part while Proteus by transforming the character winning evening of great theater.

~...,.; ,f '._ _ __ ~ Retreat from Mos'cow' has retreat but no Moscow

BY CATHERINE MARQUIS­ erately abandoned the wounded or the play, which runs through March -Ius years, trading her in for a this pl ay. Edward. the husband, is a between son would explore the HOMEYER weak to die, a "survival of the 11. younger woman, a "newer model." dull character, a mealy mouthed, issues of the marriage and feelings In the world of theater, there are like trading in a used car? It happens unimaginative plodder who teaches ~ - fi&E Editor fittest" choice that he embraces and and of responsibilities and love that justifies as needed to save the sur­ many plays about couples splitting all the time, and is likely the most history, while Alice, his wife is a the couple themselves don't discuss. vivors' own lives. His wife is horri­ up. Usually a play about the ending common way that long-term mar­ brilliant poet who is full of life and This golden opportunity to explore The title of the new play at the fied by her husband's support of this of a long marriage, like the classic riages end. Often the wife, like the energy. You would expect that she the issues around the central topic is .ep, "Retreat from Moscow," refers rationalization of what she sees as a "Who's Afraid of Vuginia Woolf," woman in this play, thinks her mar­ would leave him. Yet it is the color­ left entirely unused by the play­ , the end of Napoleon"s disastrous selfish and immoral act. focuses on the unraveling of the riage has a few problems but noth­ less husband who holds all the cards wright. Instead, the son remains impaign to conquer Moscow. In fact, the play has nothing to do marriage through a series of verbal ing serious, until her husband sud­ when he decides to get rid of the strangely mute and neutral, except Napoleon arrives to find an with Moscow or Napoleon but confrontations between husband and denly dumps her in favor of some­ wife who loves him. about wanting the whole thing to be npty city and is forced to retrace instead focuses on the end of a thir­ wife. As reasonable as it may seem one new. She has no chance to fight "Retreat from Moscow" is dif­ over. His biggest complaint is that lS steps over his depleted supply ty-year maniage. on stage, this verbal exploration is for her maniage because her hus­ ferent from other "death of a mar­ his father has timed his exit to coin­ nes. Eyewitness accounts of this "Retreat From Moscow" is the more a creature of theater than of band never mentioned that he had riage" plays in another way; the cou­ cide with a visit home, so the newlv­ 'inter niarch, in which some many pLay currently running on the main real life. emotionally opted out long ago. ple's only child, their son Jamie,is dumped wife has someone to co~­ le, has so captured the imagination stage at the Repertory Company of "Retreat from Moscow" cove~s a Sadly, this cold blooded, selfish pressed into service as a go-bet\veen sale her. Rather than being the piv­ f the one of the play's characters, St. Louis, on the Webster University more common and realistic situa­ action is excused by saying that he his parents as his father relentlessly otal role, the son is a bland and dward (Anderson Mathews), that c·ampus. Besides Anderson Mathews tion: a middle-aged man abruptly fell in love with someone else "by sets out to end the marriage. He almost pointless character. e reads them alou~, much to the as Edward and Darrie Lawrence as dumping bis wife for a younger accident." It is this much less loves both his parents and strives to Instead of an exploration of litation of his wife Alice (Darrie Alice, the play stars Erik Steele as woman. No discussion, no negotiat­ romantic and far more realistic dis­ avoid taking sides in a situation he morals and marriage, we get an awrence), in the first act of the their grown son Jamie. William ing, no fine sentiments. solution of a marriage that "Retreat would rather not be a part of any­ extended rationalization of the lay. Edward obsessively focuses on Nicholson's play is set in contempo­ How often have you heard about from Moscow" explores. way. actions of the husband. Ie situations where soldiers. delib- rary England. Steven Woolf directs a man tossing out his wife of twenty Yet much is left unexplored by You would think that the go- see RETREAT, page 12 February 28, 2005

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Etling said Ferguson became involved because of the opportunities Killing that the city provides. "We did this because we know Ferguson is a good place to live and students can get a lot of house for their dollar if they buy it in • Ferguson," he said. ttme ... Montague compared the Ferguson graduation gift program to similar pr9- grams, but Etling's program differs in that it provides students with free money. "It's truly a gift," Montague said. Other programs provide homebuyers Bob Witt, of Sullivan, Mo., with down payment assistance, but the plays the trumpet Friday homebuyers are expected to take a train­ on a parking lot just ing class, she explained. northwest of the Montague said the partnership with Millennium Student Ferguson has been positive. "Ferguson Center. Witt said he was is always willing to partner with us, and relearning to play the they're very open to the University, not trumpet, which he used to just the students, but the faculty and staff play in college. "It's been living and working in the community," over 30 years, so I try to she said. "It's a nice place to live." play whenever I can," Witt Montague also shared her own rea­ said. "I'm an old beginner sons for why students should get again." involved. "When you graduate and if you lived in an apartment during your Witt was passing the time college experience, it's nice to be a waiting for his son, Brian, home owner," she said. who was at the UM-St. Montague said most graduates of Louis Teacher Job Fair at UM-St. Louis stay in the area, and she the Mark Twain Building. believes Ferguson provides ample out­ lets to alumni. 'We're helping them beyond just getting a degree here. We're Mike Sherwinl The Cu rrent partnering with people to give them additional living benefits."

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This particular exhibit contains Legacy in Mexico, Central and South sions, gift shop sales, memberships, many of the earliest products of Duke, America," 'The Golden Age of Jazz" donations and program funding from Instead, the author leaves this gold actor playing the son is colorless but it the "accidental" nature of his falling Posner and Raveen, marking a turning and ''Let Us March On." Currently, the Regional Arts Commission, on the floor and pursues a line of rea­ is a colorless role. The stand out act­ for someone new excuses any pain his point in black hair styling that is still there is an exhibit sponsored by the Missouri Arts Council and Missouri soning that justifies the husband's ing performance is the heartbroken choice makes and the wife is just prevalent today. U.S. Army that tells the story of black Humanities Council. actions, with just a twinge of guilt that deserted wife, a spunky and intelli­ being contrary and mean by not just Aside from the permanent exhibits, soldiers through pictures. The Black World History Museum he could have, maybe, mentioned that gent person, who breaks our hearts "getting over" the end of her 30 year the museum has hosted numerous Neal said that she would like to see is located at 2505 St. Louis Ave. For the marriage was not working out a with her pointless pleas to her icy hus­ maniage. Obviously, no woman was traveling art exhibits, including funding for the museum increase. The more infOlmation about the museum bit earlier, just out of politeness. band. The play is supposed to leave us anywhere near this playwright when "Middle Passage," The African museum is funded through adrnis- call (314) 241-7057. That he regretted marrying her and with the feeling that this lively he was crafting this rationale for the had not loved her for a long time were woman is a survivor who eventually long suffering husband. PIN Up BOWL, from page 9 not things he needed to mention, since accepts her fate as "the best thing." This is one of the most misogynist it was much more important to "avoid Except for that last false note, her theater pieces I have ever seen and the The gold in the · clear drink college student has, patrons can also was up. The college student's friend a scene" than to be honest. Tragically, character and performance are the one-sided viewpoint makes it some­ sparkles each time she tips the marti­ play pool while waiting for their asked her if she still wanted to bowl. this woman loves her husband dearly, only reason to see this one-sided argu­ thing I cannot recommend for any- ni glass. The college student sips this lane. Some may prefer pool to bowl­ The college student answered, "No," intense mixture of Absolut vodka ing for their nightly outing, and the because she was no longer in the a love he regards as an imposition. ment. one. No doubt, men who ditched the The play may be morally bankrupt Earlier generations of playwrights old wife for a trophy wife will enjoy and Goldschlager, a cinnamon fla­ price for pool is $8 per hour. mood to bowl. but the staging and performance are understood the issues around this this and leave feeling newly con­ vored liqueur with 24 karat flecks of Next, the college student orders a She eithe.r wanted to go to an good, as is generally the case for the choice between selfish impulses and a vinced they did the right thing and gold, while continuing to wait for the Bud light in a bottle. She knows that establishment where there would be Rep. From a production stand point, need feel no guilt, but from the view­ lane. another one of the mighty Pin Up dancing or be responsible and get commitment. There is so much good the spare and simple stage works well red meat here for theater but none of point of the common good of society, Pin Up Bowl is home to six bowl­ cocktails will not be a good idea. She some sleep before early classes. and making us focus on the charac­ it is used, making the above descrip­ ~ ing lanes. On a weeknight, a lane is finishes her beer and the time at Pin Either way, the start of the night and reinforcing that line of thinking is $4 per person, per lane, and $3 for Up Bowl comes to an end for the the first two tasty cocktails were ters. Too bad the characters have less tion of the moral and ethical issues hardly a good idea. For women, you to say than they might. The acting is mostly unspoken and only inferred, might want to see.this play only to get shoe rental. On weekends, though, college student. unforgettable and unmistakably fine, with Anderson Mathews fine as not part of the action of the play. the price is only two quarters more Shortly before the beer, or shortly enjoyable. The college student had a sense of what kind of man to stay the rationalizing philanderer. The According to the play's characters, away from. Far, far away. but the wait may be a little. longer. after, the girl taking lane reservations decided: Pin Up Bowl was a fun Instead of perching at the bar like the had informed the pair that their lane place to hang out. Cusumano's Pizza Travel Credit Course - 2 for 1 Longneck Bottle Beers 2 for 1 Rail Drinks Every Night 10 p.m. til 1 a.m. GREECE must be 21 to enter - must have Missouri ID 7147 Manchester Rd in Maplewood SUMMER 2005 entertainment every night 4 pool tables and game room Join the UMSL study/trovel course in OPEN 1()p .m. 645-5599 close at 3a.m. every night Greece!

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