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VOL. 44; TheWWW.THECURRENT-ONLINE.COM Current ISSUE 1320 The Arch scheduled for re•in•ven•tion by Jen O’Hara Page 10

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The EDITORIAL STAFF UNDERCURRENT by Riki Tanaka “What do you think about the University Studies Editor-in-Chief...... Sequita Bean 1003 course that students in the College of Arts Managing Editor...... Gene Doyel and Sciences are required to take?” Features Editor...... Jen O’Hara Sports Editor...... Michael Frederick Assoc. Sports Editor...... Stephanie Benz “I didn’t have to take it but for most “It sounds like a helpful approach. It A&E Editor...... William Kyle students, it will be a good idea. I know is always good to set students up for Assoc. A&E Editor...... Cate Marquis many students that have had trouble success.” Copy Editors...... Cassandra Trammel, Lauren Wilding getting used to using the online sources Max Siegrist Proofreaders...... Grace Searle, Sara Novak for success, so it is a good idea.” Staff Writers...... Minho Jung, Ryan Krull, Suzanne Matthews, Geology Caitlin E.L. Myles, Matthew Poposky, Andrew Seal Jessica Bleile Senior Biology DESIGN STAFF Sophomore Design Editor...... Zachary James Kraft Photo Editor...... Jennifer Meahan Web Editor...... Louie Liu “I think it is a good idea. I don’t have to take “I don’t think it’s a good idea. It’s too Staff Photographers...... Abigail Gillardi, Nitesh Jain, the class because I am a business major, but expensive just to learn basic skills.” Riki Tanaka, Yumeto Yamazaki, Zhang Zheng since I am new to the university, it would be Illustrators...... Sam Kayser, Zachary James Kraft, helpful if they required all new students to Gail Fike take the class.” Dorian West BUSINESS STAFF Kiauna Newman Biology Ad Director...... Jessica Keil Information systems Junior Distribution Manager...... Ryan Krull Sophomore Advisor...... Charlotte Petty AFFILIATIONS Comments from the WEB VERBATIM on “Religious America has to stop” issue 1318

I Disagree! This is what America is about. If you don’t like it get ”She thought it was a powerful out. speech – but she is biased, she’s my ABOUT US -Heather grandmother.”” The Current is the student newspaper at the University of Missouri-St. – BARACK OBAMA ABOUT REACTION Louis, printing weekly through the fall and spring semesters on Mon- “There is also no reason why our president is constantly ac- TO HIS SPEECH ON RACE. days. Advertising rates are available upon request; terms, conditions, cused of being a Muslim, as if it is a bad thing.” and restrictions apply. The Current, financed in part by student activi- ties fees, is not an official publication of UM-St. Louis. The University True, his being a Muslim is not a bad thing. Individuals are is not responsible for the content of The Current and/or its policies. All allowed to hold their own beliefs. The problem would be if he “”The idea that we can walk away materials contained in each printed and online issue are property of IS Muslim, and LIED about it to get elected. Religion, to me, from Iraq is, I think, terribly damaging The Current and may not be reprinted, reused, or reproduced without is irrelevant as a Presidential qualification, but character and on its face, and to say that, ‘well that’s the prior, expressed and written consent of The Current. integrity are at the top of that list. the only way we can get the Iraqis to If you’re willing to compromise your beliefs to pander to a take on responsibility,’ I don’t believe The Current accepts letters to the editor. All letters should be brief, and group who’s favor you need, ie. the Christian majority, that that’s the case.”” those not exceeding 250 words will be given preference. The Current demonstrates a complete lack of character and integrity, which, – DICK CHENEY ON IRAQ edits letters for clarity and length, not for dialect, correctness, intent or to me, would completely disqualify a president in my opinion. grammar. All letters must be signed and must include a daytime phone number and, where applicable, student number. The Editor-in-Chief Also, has anyone noticed that Sequita’s article this week reserves the right to respond to and to deny any letters. regarding sex tapes takes a position that is strangely in line with the religious right’s views in the matter? Seems ironic “A good plan violently executed now CONTACT US following an article like this which could be said to malign the is better than a perfect plan executed Address 388.MSC,.1.University.Blvd religious right, eh? next week. ” Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400 -Robert M –GEORGE S. PATTON Newsroom 314-516-5174 Business/Advertising 314-516-5316 Fax 314-516-6811 E-mail.(General) [email protected] WEATHER E-mail.(Advertising) [email protected] E-mail.(Employment.Inquiries) [email protected] MON. 85 TUES. 89 WED. 80 THURS. 88 FRI. 87 SAT. 82 SUN. 84 E-mail.(Tips) [email protected] Twitter umslcurrent 66 68 77 69 74 70 68 September 13, 2010 | The Current | 3 LOCAL NEWS Mother charged with burning, assulting News 2-year-old A 22-year-old mother of three has been charged with as- sault and endangering the welfare of a child after police say she scalded her 2-year-old daughter in a bathtub full Campus police offer safety rides of hot water. Shalanda Bradford Brown, 22, of the 11000 block of Sagunto Terrace called for help after the child hicle, or to your building or lost consciousness late Wednesday. Initially, paramedics  JEN O’HARA thought they were responding to a possible drowning, but Features Editor your dorm, or wherever you need to go to,” Sergeant Tom recognized the child had been burned. St. Louis County As more crimes have oc- McEwen, campus police, said. Police were called to the scene shortly after midnight cured on campus, the Uni- The campus police station Thursday, said Officer Rick Eckhard. The child sustained versity of Missouri- St. Louis emphasizes that use of the first-and second-degree burns to her lower extremities. Her has been attempting to take program should be limited to condition is unknown, although Eckhard said paramedics measures for further resolu- times of actual fear of safety, were able to revive the child at the scene and that she is tions and prevention. Certain and not for other personal conscious. Via St. Louis Post Dispatch measures, however, have been uses. “The kind of thing we’ve Motorcyclist killed in St. Louis in place for years without a been trying to do is providing wide student knowledge. escorts for people’s safety for A motorcyclist was killed Saturday night after colliding The campus police de- any faculty, staff or student with an Ameren UE utility truck at the intersection of River- partment offers students an for their safety. It’s not a con- view Boulevard and Chambers Road. Police say the street By calling 5155, the Police Department can escort you to lights at Riverview at Chambers were not working at the escort program. This pro- venience ride. If somebody wherever you need to go on campus. time of the accident. Police say the motorcyclist, 42, was gram allows students to call goes ‘I don’t want to walk. I JENNIFER MEAHAN / THE CURRENT the police station at 314- want you to drive me in the traveling south at a high speed along Riverview. Around 516-5155 to receive a ride car’ it’s not what the program to do.” EM drivers is available at a 10:50 p.m., he hit an Ameren truck that was turning from or be accompanied in walk- is for. The program is about Parking and transporta- particular time, we can take northbound Riverview onto Chambers, police said. The ing from anywhere on cam- safety. So, if it’s dark or [you tion services also have a role in you to the place. But, it’s not motorcyclist was pronounced dead at Christian Northeast pus, to another location in are] not comfortable walk- the program. Should campus like an everyday thing. It’s for Hospital. He was driving a Kawasaki ZX 900.The name of the general area. Students ing through this area that police not be able to provide safety, for emergencies,” Leo the motorcyclist has not been released, pending notifica- and faculty may use this [you] have to walk through, rides for any reason, police Gutierrez, parking and trans- tion of his family. Via St. Louis Post Dispatch service at any time, includ- or [you] don’t feel safe, that’s correlate with parking and portation operations, said. Several hundred gather at Jefferson Bar- ing weekends and holidays. what our escort program is transportation to give rides Police describe most of racks for Sept. 11 memorial “What we provide at the po- for,” McEwen said. to those in need. Also, should the crimes on campus as “op- St. Louis veterans joined with area residents Saturday lice department is an escort “We’re trying to get the anyone have car problems, portunity crimes.” To avoid morning to honor and remember the victims and heroes for your safety. Anytime a officers to not put people parking and transportation these, students and faculty of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Several hundred person is fearful or feels their in police cars unless they’re can provide things such as are reminded and suggested walkers participated in the second annual “Freedom River safety is in jeopardy, and under arrest or they’ve got repairing a flat tire, recharg- to prevent certain crimes by Walk” sponsored by the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical they want an escort from a police business to do, versus ing a car battery or unlock- doing things such as locking Center and the South County Chamber of Commerce. The police officer, to simply call putting people in cars to get ing services free of charge. car doors, walking in groups, walks, which are held throughout the nation, ask Ameri- the police department. We’ll rides across campus. That’s “Sometimes what we do also especially at night and keep- cans to reflect on the lives lost and to honor the sacrifice respond to wherever you are not the best use of the police is some people have diffi- ing valuables close. of the nation’s police officers, firefighters and veterans. St. and escort you to your ve- resources, or the safest thing culty walking, if one of my Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley read a proclamation naming Sept. 11 as Patriot Day in the county. He told the gathering that the terrorist attacks nine years ago should not be remembered solely as a day of loss and tragedy but New mandatory class for freshmen students as a day of triumph and patriotism. Via St. Louis Beacon

 RYAN KRULL River City Casino revenue inches upward Dean of the College of Arts and Sci- departments three subdivisions, the Staff Writer ences, said. “I would assume that some- Natural and Physical Sciences, the Hu- The new River City Casino in Lemay once again saved total This semester the College of Arts and where along the line all colleges here will manities and the Social Sciences, are all area gaming revenue from dropping in August compared Sciences at the University of Missouri- do it.” represented in these modules that cover with last year. Total gaming revenue at the St. Louis St. Louis is introducing a new course Early in the semester the course is the second five weeks of the course. casinos increased 1.5 percent in August to $91.8 million called Univeristy Studies 1003, or First covering the navigation of University “You might be an English major from $90.4 million a year earlier. But without River City, Year Experience. This class is now man- services such as MyGateway, MyView and choose the English module,” Ras- revenue would have fallen 15 percent, as revenue fell at datory for all of the college’s incoming and the reference area of the Thomas bin said, giving an example of how the the five other casinos. River City, which opened in March, freshmen. Jefferson library. Using an attendance course seeks to broaden students’ ho- brought in $14.8 million in August, compared with $14.9 The course is designed to educate clicker, joining campus groups and rizons. “The English department will million in July. Missouri is holding a statewide competition new collegians in how to handle some of avoiding plagiarism are other college come in and explain to you the diversity to award the gaming license freed up when the President closed. Earlier this week, regulators rejected a proposal the less obvious obstacles that can come fundamentals that are part of the early of English and give you a feel for the from Sunway Gaming LLC to build a casino outside Kansas with entering college life as well as with curriculum. writing part, the literature part, the the- City in Sugar Creek because the company’s gaming license the nuances of UM-St. Louis in particu- After the first five weeks, students ater part so you get an exposure to help application was deemed incomplete.Regulators plan to lar. enrolled in University Studies 1003 you realize the depth of any one major.” hold public hearings on each of the remaining proposed “We’re trying it out for the university will choose a disciplinary module based locations. Via St. Louis Business Journal as a kind of experiment,” Ronald Yasbin, on their major or their interests. The See MANDATORY, page 4 4 | The Current | September 13, 2010 NEWS 

The following criminal incidents were reported to the University of Missouri- USA NEWS Crimeline St. Louis Police Department between September 4 and September 10, 2010. Fire pit may have sparked Colorado wildfire September 4, 2010 Assault Third Degree-University Meadows Colorado crews let hundreds of evacuees return to their A non-student resident at the University Meadows apartments reported that around 10:00 PM she was assaulted. The victim scorched homes Sunday as investigators probed the cause stated that she invited two male friends over and after visiting for awhile, one of the male subjects got into a verbal argument of a devastating wildfire that has burned 10 square miles with the victim and slapped her and shoved her to the floor. The suspect then left the apartment complex through the rear gate near Boulder. A senior law enforcement official familiar with the victim’s gate card. The victim located that gate card near the gate and called the police. The suspect had left the area with the investigation told the Denver Post that authorities and was later located at the South Metro-link platform. The suspect was interviewed by the Police and indicated that there was are looking into whether a fire pit sparked the blaze, which a verbal argument, however denied any type of assault occurred. The victim did not show any signs of being assaulted and did could mean criminal charges are possible. The newspaper not require medical attention. This case will be sent to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review. did not name the official. Authorities previously said the fire may have started after a vehicle crashed into a propane September 7, 2010 tank. The sheriff’s office is aware of Post’s article but won’t Child Abuse-South Campus comment on the cause or origin of the fire because it’s A Faculty member called the UMSL Police to report child abuse in progress. The caller advised that she observed a woman with under investigation, said Sarah Huntley, a spokeswoman for two small children walking in front of Marillac Hall and while walking grabbed the older child by the neck and pick him up. The the fire response. The fire left some houses standing among UMSL Police stopped the subjects identified and spoke with them, however did not observe any visible marks or injuries. Infor- blackened forests while homes nearby burned to the ground. mation was gathered on all parties and a Hot-Line call was made in regards to the possible abuse. No arrests have been made Via USA Today in this incident and the investigation is on-going. Obama, republicans battle over tax cuts for wealthy September 9, 2010 President Obama’s news conference today didn’t do much Stealing Under $500.00-Daughters of Charity to calm the great tax cut debate. Obama said Republicans On September 8, 2010 around 6:30 PM the victim left her cell phone on a table in the dining room and it was found by a food are too eager to give tax cuts to rich people; Republicans service worker. The employee put the phone near the cash register for safe keeping and apparently it was stolen from there. called Obama a tax raiser. The dispute centers on tax cuts The victim and employees checked to see if anyone found it and it was never returned. There are no suspects in this incident. that President George W. Bush signed into law, but which are due to expire at the end of the year. Obama supports Remember that crime prevention is a community effort, and anyone having information concerning these, or any other extending the tax cuts for middle-class Americans, but incidents should contact the Campus Police. The UMSL Police would like to remind all persons to be aware of your ones for individuals making more than $200,000 are un- surroundings, walk in groups and stay in well lit areas if possible. Please report any suspicious people or activity to the necessary and would add $700 billion to an already-large UMSL Campus Police immediately by calling 911 if it is an emergency, or the main number of 314-516-5155. federal deficit. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said in a statement that Obama wants businesses to hire more people, but also plans to hit many owners with a MANADTORY from page 3 tax hike when the Bush rates lapse. Via USA Today

For the final five weeks of the course each student will Jordan is one of University Studies 1003’s student teacher as- Kentucky man kills family in murder/suicide choose a second module, but it has to be from a different sub- sistants. “We also have an UMSL Idol competition planned division than the first. For the nearly 300 students currently and are recruiting singers from each section to compete against A man in Kentucky shot and killed five people before enrolled in the course the class is just one hour a week and each other. I’m hoping my section wins!” turning the gun on himself after a domestic dispute on graded on a pass/fail basis. The course has six teaching assistants, all of whom are up- Saturday, Breathitt County Sheriff Ray Clemons told CNN. Besides covering the fundamentals of college and raising perclassmen undergraduates. “I think the most exciting part of The gunman was identified as 47-year-old Stanley Neace, awareness of the diversity of classes offered, the First Year the course is that freshmen, being new to the college experi- said Trooper Jody Sims of the Kentucky State Police, which Experience course will also allow students to meet and make ence in general and [to] UMSL in particular have an oppor- took over the investigation. Clemons said Neace’s wife friends with others in the College of Arts and Sciences. tunity to interact [and] get advice from people such as myself and stepson are among the dead. The shooting happened “We plan on getting students out and about campus on a who are fairly familiar with the university and have helpful in- around midday at a mobile home community of about treasure hunt activity,” Kristin Jordan, senior, English, said. formation to share,” Keith McGraw, senior, philosophy, said. a dozen trailers, Clemons said. He declined to give the victims’ ages and names. Officers heard a gunshot as they arrived on scene. Via CNN

For many unemployed workers, jobs aren’t Read coming back Current Police in California have found a plastic-wrapped body that might be tied to a bizarre saga involving several homicides in the San Francisco Bay Area. The body of Frederick Sales,

The 35, was found bound in plastic and hidden in a closet of a home, the Hercules Police Department said in a statement Saturday. Sales’ cause of death had not been determined. On August 28, Sales’ father, 73-year-old Ricardo Sales, was found bludgeoned to death with multiple puncture wounds in the same home, police said. At that time, the younger Sales was reported missing. An arrest warrant was issued for Efren Valdemoro after information came to light that he had an altercation with the elder Sales and his son the previous week, authorities said. Via CNN September 13, 2010 | The Current | 5 Sports The ‘Chico’ Jones zone: 31st season in progress

 CHARDAIS BASTIEN Staff Writer

There is no doubt that 31 men’s conditioning. He is a years of dedication comes role model and has high ex- with an immense passion for pectations of the guys on his what someone does. Charles team. He teaches by setting a “Chico” Jones is the assistant leading example on and off coach for the Tritons men’s the court and at workouts basketball team and is start- all while pushing the guys to ing his 31st season now. He new limits. does not just coach for the He shared one of his favor- love of the game, it is deep- ite memories, “cutting down er than that. He coaches to the nets at SEMO and seeing teach as well as to learn to the smiles on my teams face touch lives and be inspired by to know that they all worked those who have touched his. together and accomplished “The young men’s lives I have that as a team. It’s been an touched since the beginning amazing experience to see the of my coaching days still re- transformations from boys to main in touch and we remain young men.” friends to this day. The -op “Chico is a very hardnosed portunity to touch young coach but is a great indi- people’s lives… that is why I vidual. He will do anything do it,” Jones said. he can to help us. To me, I Chico grew up in Mem- look at him as family and phis, Tennessee where he not just a coach. My favorite attended Manassas High thing Chico does is when he School and Shelby State makes fun of one my team- Community College. He mates receding hairline. The was a triple threat in college whole team gets a kick out of sports dominating football, it and the guy doesn’t mind basketball and track. He also so it’s even funnier,” Ryan attended Central Methodist Lawrence, senior, criminol- College in Fayette, Mo. One ogy, said. He is hard when he of the guys Chico played bas- needs to be, but still has time ketball for in college got a to laugh and enjoy life. head coaching job and hired Looks like Chico is not him on as his assistant coach. near done with his coaching Chico started his coaching days. Coaching and work- position with the Tritons in ing out with the guys keeps 1979 while working on his him young and maybe even masters in secondary educa- in better shape than them. tion at UM-St. Louis and His goal is to snatch a cham- teaching at Normandy Junior pionship title in his career at High. UM-St. Louis. This season he Mr. Jones is much more is working with 14 eager and than a coach to the men’s bas- energetic young men every- ketball program of UM-St. day pushing and fighting for Louis. He is a father, brother, the number one spot. If hard friend, mentor or practi- work equals payoff, than a cally anything these young dedicated leader like Chico men need him to be. He is definitely has the ability to an on-the-floor coach and help lead the Tritons to that also in charge of the young championship he is seeking. Coach Chico Jones has been with UMSL basketball team since 1979. YUMETO YAMAZAKI / THE CURRENT 6 | The Current | September 13, 2010 SPORTS COLUMN A preview of men’s and women’s golf

 RYAN KRULL least one tournament. titles, coach James Earle won the Great Soccer city Staff Writer “I can’t say I’m willing to go out on Lakes Valley Conference Coach of the a limb and start making predictions, Year and Shweta Galande placed 27th The Triton men’s golf team was dis- but I feel very confident about our team in the NCAA Division II Champion- lacks a team appointed with their performance at the and our ability to make it to postseason ships and won the GLVC Freshman of season’s inaugural tournament. Coach play,” golfing ace Matt Rau, senior, mar- the Year Award. Last season also saw St. Louis has not had a le- Troy Halterman called this frustration “a keting, said. “In the three years I have the program’s first ever NCAA Regional gitimate professional soccer good sign” given the fact that the team been a part of this program this is by far Tournament appearance. team in decades, and it looks was in third out of a field of 18. the best team we have assembled and “First and foremost the team would like it will not get one any The feeling they need to do better should really see some good golf out of like to make it to NCAA Super Region- time soon. than third at the Missouri Intercollegiate this squad.” als,” coach Earle said about the team’s The now defunct St. in Sunset Beach is symbolic of the team’s “The vets are already right up at the goals for the upcoming season. Earle Louis Athletica of Women’s high hopes for the 2010-2011 season. top in stroke average and you expect a also said that his team is competing to Professional Soccer played In collegiate golf, five players repre- player to get better every year and we’re win the GLVC and anything less than at Anheuser-Busch Soccer sent the team at each tournament and expecting to get some play out the new a top three finish in that tournament Park. Now they are replaced the top four scores are counted. Last guys too,” Halterman said. “The team would be a let down. by an at best mediocre team season, Halterman’s squad often had looks really strong on paper.” In something that coach Earle calls that does not fill the less than to make tournament appearances with The second year coach was quick to “unique to NCAA golf,” four of the 5,000 seat facility. Michael Frederick only four players or borrow a fifth golf- add, “But you don’t play matches on pa- world’s continents are represented on Soccer Park is a great fa- inclined athlete from the soccer team. per.” his team. Players hail from New Delhi, cility for the Missouri State club’s financial woes, Ralston But with a full team of nine, including The University of Missouri-St. Louis India; Barcelona, Spain and Capetown, High School Championship left to play for the New Eng- all four back from last year, “This is our women’s golf team also looks good on South Africa. Ironically, the other four Tournament. But in the last land Revolution where a ca- first year with what really feels like a real paper and there is no indication the im- players on the team are all from Illinois. few months, with attendance reer ending injury occurred. full squad,” Halterman said. pressive roster will not translate into suc- The team’s first tournament begins -to dropping and lack of a qual- St. Louis soccer fans de- Halterman says his team will be dis- cess on the course this season. day against Drury. “We’re going to find ity lead sponsor and televi- serve better than Cooper’s appointed if they do not make it to the For the five returning players and the out exactly what kind of state our game sion deal, it would be a long poor business techniques. NCAA regionals and his goal for the two rookies, last season will be difficult is in,” coach Earle said. “We’re jumping shot over the next few years But without a good lead team is for them to take first place in at to top. The team won three tournament right into the fire.” if St. Louis received a Major sponsor, like a major local League Soccer team. business or a better market- Jeff Cooper, owner of AC ing strategy, St. Louis will be St. Louis, said in the St. Lou- in the dark for big time pro- is Post-Dispatch earlier this fessional soccer. The paid college athlete debate year that St. Louis is taking A solution to this complex the necessary steps for such a problem would be simple.  MICHAEL FREDERICK team. In May 2010 the club Saint Louis University has stretch budgets and would be hard to would say ‘we’ll give you $20,000.’” Sports Editor faced major financial issues hosted several professional monitor. Coach Tappemeyer, who is one of the causing the Athletica to go soccer events at Hermann “If colleges and universities did give top college basketball coaches in Mis- bankrupt. Stadium on their campus. NCAA student athletes have often out individual stipends to athletes,” souri, also said that a stipend could keep Soccer Park and AC St. About two years ago, the been the subject of a controversial de- Coach Brady said. “There would really collegiate athletes in school longer. “If Louis often do not market Kansas City Wizards played bate. Should amateur college students be no way of NCAA officials to monitor offered, I think big time programs and ticket deals. Unless a fan is FC Atlas in a Superliga fix- receive compensation beyond scholar- and check it.” BCS schools would take advantage of their Facebook friend, then ture. Hermann stadium sold ship to play sports? Coach Brady also gave some hypo- it,” Coach Tappemeyer said. most ticket deals are not pub- out in weeks prior to the According to University of Missouri- thetical figures as to how UM-St. Louis The consensus among Coaches lished. This is poor market- game. St. Louis coaches, many scholarship athletics would be stretched. “Say, for Tappemeyer, Curliss-Taylor and Brady ing and Major League Soccer Hermann Stadium is lo- athletes often have tuition and books example, you give $50 to an athlete,” was that while individual student ath- took note. According to a re- cated in the Central West covered by athletic and academic schol- Coach Brady said, pulling out a calcu- letes would benefit from a monthly cent ESPN article by ESPN End off of Grand and Lin- arships. Lisa Curliss-Taylor,Looking Tritons to advertiselator. “I have 25 players with on my us? team stipend, it would seem unfair to the re- soccernet, Major League Soc- dell. This location is great head women’s basketball coach, said that which would make it $1,250.” Coach maining student body. “Not everyone is cer was not impressed by Jeff for a Major League Soccer because it is a choice to be a collegiate Brady also mentioned that not all of his a gifted athlete,” Coach Curliss-Taylor Cooper’s dismal idea of a soc- team. Filled up, the stadium athlete a partialHave or full scholarship a hot is tipstudent for athletes The were on Current? athletic schol- said. “It is also a privilege to play college cer complex in Collinsville, can hold more than 10,000 enough. “We also provide uniforms and arship. “What about the walk-on player sports.” Illinois. people. Jeff Cooper, though, gear,” Coach TaylorAre said. you“As a student broke who isn’tand recruited need or given a a scholarjob- onUSA campus? Today reported in 2003 that Cooper brought in an in- seems to want a stadium all athlete it is a choice to play sports at this ship,” Coach Brady said. “He may have during the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Fi- jured and washed-up player, for his mediocre team. All level.” an academic scholarship but do we give esta Bowl and Orange Bowl participat- Steve Ralston, who did not in all, with the way St. Louis Coach Taylor also mentionedAds: that [email protected] him less or more?” ing college football universities made play a minute for AC St. markets soccer it would be professional athletes should be given sal- Steve Tappemeyer, Tritons men’s head over $200 million in television revenues. Louis. The St. Charles native near impossible to have an aries, not college student athletes. “That basketball coach, emphasized how it was According to a 2009 ESPN report, only said last spring in an inter- MLS team in this city. is really for the next levelTips: of competi [email protected] a privilege to be a scholarship student 14 division I college athletic programs view with The Current that Michael Frederick is Sports tion,” Taylor said. athlete. “If you give players a stipend it made profits in 2009. The Tritons do he was excited to be back in Editor for The Current. Jim Brady, UM-St. LouisJobs: head base [email protected] would be difficult to police it,” Coach not have a television deal for UM-St. St. Louis. However, midway ball coach, said while student athletes Tappemeyer said. “If a university says Louis sports. through the season, amid the would appreciate a stipend it would also ‘we’ll give you $10,000,’ then another September 13, 2010 | The Current | 7

Fall means changing colors, the return of football, but most importantly, it heralds in new seasons and shows for America’s A&E FALL TV PREVIEW real favorite pasttime, television. Compiled by Andrew Seal. NEW RETURNING

UNDERCOVERS Sept. 22, 7 p.m., NBC CASTLE Sept. 20, 9 p.m., ABC This fall, J.J. Abrams is trying somthing a little different. A non-supernatural, character-driven drama Featuring the stunningly handsome and clever Nathan Fillion, “Castle” follows the exploits and starring Boris Kodjoe and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Steven and Samantha Bloom, former CIA agents interactions of famous mystery novelist Richard Castle. In order to research his latest character, he who have settled down to a mundane life of catering when they are called back to work together. signs on to the New York Police Department for a little one-on-one shadowing with Detective Kate Think Mr. and Mrs. Smith, but on the same side. Beckett (Stana Katic).

$#*! MY DAD SAYS Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m., CBS DEXTER Sept. 26, 9 p.m., Showtime The great William Shatner makes his return to television as Ed Goodson, a former Army surgeon Dexter, the serial killer who kills other serial killers and murderers, has his own demons and who is not afraid to say anything and everything that comes to his critical mind. The show is based compulsions to work on this season. “Dexter” is one of the few shows on television that consistently on the real life of writer Justin Halpern, and its success lies squarely on the show’s writing and enthralls and innovates, and actually gets more and more interesting each season. Entering its fifth Shatner’s acting chops. It is also the first show to be based off a Twitter feed. season, “Dexter” fans have come to expect a lot from this show,and it never disappoints.

THE WALKING DEAD Oct. 31, 9 p.m., AMC GLEE Sept. 21, 7 p.m., Fox Based on one of the original comics about zombies before zombies were big in Hollywood. “The While it may not be for everyone, the cultural phenomenon that is “Glee” cannot be denied. The Walking Dead” is not an all-out gorefest or scareathon. Its focus is not zombie hordes, but rather amalgamated tales of the New Directions Glee club will be gaining a few new faces this season, it is the people that must survive, day-to-day, in this new and unfamiliar world. That is not to say both regulars and special guests. Like the themed episodes last season, this season has a Rocky that there is not a lot of violence and gore; there totally is! Horror-esque episode around Halloween. 8 | The Current | September 13, 2010 A&E  LATEST + GREATEST

MUSIC

Maximum Balloon Maximum Balloon

The side project of TV On The Radio’s Dave Sitek is a unique mix of dance-pop and electro. The project features guest vo- calists like Karen O, Holly Miranda and Yu- kimi Nagano and grooves tightly enough to transform even the most painfully un-hip into card-carrying mem- bers of the hipster revolution. Don a pair of black-rimmed glasses and look for ‘Maximum Balloon’ when it drops on September 21.

Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s Buzzards

The newest record from the chamber pop churning Indianapolis songsters, “Buz- zard” finds Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s departing from record label Epic and hitting the independent circuit. On “Buzzard,” front man Richard Edward weaves heart-rending pop songs appropriate for the radio, mix tape or lovers quarrel. “Buzzard” drops on September 21.

COURTESY / 20TH CENTURY FOX Vincent Minor Machete (Danny Trejo) and drug kingpin Torrez (Steven Seagal) have a epic showdown in “Machete.” Vincent Minor

The troubadour known as Michael Man- ‘Machete’ slices and dices with comic edge gia blends Ben Folds keys, Destroyer swagger and song craft whimsy to cre- Two words sum up “Ma- The movie opens with group headed by the sun- almost as scary a presence as ate a singular piano-pop sound. Vincent chete:” bloody funny. Both a badass Mexican Federale glasses-wearing Von (Don Trejo that is also appealing. Minor’s self-titled debut album is riddled in the British slang sense of nicknamed Machete (Danny Johnson). There are smaller but fun- with distinct observations and painful life truths, all sung with a light (expletive) funny and as in, Trejo) hunting down a drug When a well-dressed man ny roles for Cheech Marin, nasal hum. Try “Late Night Show” at Myspace.com/vincentminor and bloody and funny. kingpin named Torrez (Ste- named Booth (Jeff Fahey) as a gun-toting priest, and catch the rest of his self-titled debut on September 21. Unlike “Grindhouse’s” ven Seagal) in a small Mexi- rolls up in an expensive car Lindsey Lohan, as an oft- faithful recreation of ‘70s can town. The story then and offers Machete a job, the naked, hard-partying chick MOVIES drive-in movies, “Machete” fast-forwards a few years to plot really begins to roll. (what else?) captures both the genre’s a Texas border-town where This entertaining romp A sample of how over the feel and its fun - and funny Machete is now a face in the through drive-in fare recre- top this all is, without giv- - side. It goes over-the-top crowd of illegal immigrants ates its cinematic style, stunts ing anything away, is a scene into cartoon violence and looking for work. and special effects. But it also where Machete enters a room takes a more satiric view but The would-be workers recreates a common genre surrounded by six armed bad keeps the genre’s low-budget gather around a taco lunch theme, the revenge of the guys, spins around wield- effects, stock characters and truck run by the beautiful underdog, with a sly modern ing his namesake and all six family plot elements. The re- but tough Luz (Michelle Ro- social commentary wrapped heads pop off. How does one The Town At most theaters sult is a movie that is enter- driguez). in its Mexi-ploitation plot. not laugh at such absurdities? taining and laugh-out-loud Despite her denials, ru- Sure, the bad guys are drug Two-fisted fights, guns Ben Affleck directs and stars in a gritty crime drama set in funny. mors swirl that Luz is the dealers and corrupt politi- and gore and sex scenes that Boston, about a bank robber (Affleck) who finds himself It is bad taste, but in a head of an underground net- cians but there is also an un- end abruptly–as if it cut out– romantically drawn to a bank teller (Rebecca Hall). deliberate, tongue-in-cheek work helping immigrants, derclass of Hispanic workers abound. way. Robert Rodriguez, along named She (alluding to exploited no matter which Midway the film sags a bit, with Ethan Maniquis, wrote Che, in a poster in the back- way they turn. The social briefly getting more heavy- and directed this bad-taste ground). satire is a plus or negative de- handed with its social com- delight. Yes, stuff blows up Nearby, immigration’s pending one’s own views. mentary, but recovers its en- and chicks get naked. Buck- Agent Sartana (Jessica Alba) Trejo’s scarred, menacing tertainment footing in time ets of chocolate syrup flow keeps an eye on things. face is perfect for the lead with a final showdown. as stand-ins for blood, heads Meanwhile, Senator John role, as is his stone-faced “Machete” is violent and pop off after the camera cuts McLaughlin (Robert De- performance. All the per- tasteless in the drive-in tra- I’m Still Here Tivoli only away and a man with a big Niro) is up for re-election, formances of stock genre dition but it sure is fun, al- knife lays waste to gangs of running on an anti-illegal im- types are handled just right, though its satiric touches A documentary by Casey Affleck about his brother-in-law Joa- guys with guns. It is like a migration platform. Among particularly Seagal’s villain. will either elicit a smile or quin Phoenix’s life after announcing he was giving up acting trip back in time to the drive- his strongest supporters is a Michelle Rodriguez gets to a frown, depending on the to become a rap artist. in, only funnier. border-patrolling vigilante do the most acting, creating viewer. B+ –Cate Marquis  A&E September 13, 2010 | The Current | 9 Strawfoot floods The Firebird with rootsy punk-stomp Strawfoot, St. Louis’ premiere gang of whispers of Golgol Bordello waltzing in the genre blending rustic musicians, is helmed by background. Strawfoot then leapt into a cover the maniacal Reverend Marcus, and support- of Flogging Molly’s “Selfish Man,” a show ed by a salty brood of banjo, stand up bass, vi- staple. All the indie-kids ran toward the stage olin, cello and electric guitar. Think drunken fist pumping, linked arms and seriously got country-stop but loud, dark and very raucous. down. Like Flogging Molly brewed up with dead “Invisible Man” featured fancy verse build- pioneers, locusts, pumpkins, scarecrows and ing toward its jangling chorus, which prof- funny-dark folk tales of murder, love, loss and fered squealing violin, thick standup bass misery all stirred together with a rusty shovel. plucking and booming kick drum. The song Strawfoot opens for national acts around culminated with an angry, impassioned and St. Louis and never fails to warm the crowd drawn-out yell from Reverend Marcus, whose Wesley Jones, upright bassist, and The Reverend Marcus, vocals, perform along with their band to a roaring drink-primed rabble. Their show screeching capped off the song’s frenzy. on Tuesday at The Firebird. on Wednesday, September 8 was an awe-in- For “Independence Day,” Bauer crept off WILLIAM KYLE / THE CURRENT spiring success. the stage, joined the audience and sang with The Reverend Marcus and the rest of no microphone or plug in. The crowd fell si- call and response chorus between Marcus and tured a glass-raising chorus and band-wide Strawfoot strutted onto the stage and leapt lent as Marcus supported with a weary but the rest of the band. The crowd joined in and vocals. The song caused the audience to cling into “Broken Crown,” the banjo-led, lead moving croon. shouted the lyrics as Marcus testified. to Strawfoot’s coattails as they alighted from track off the recently released ‘How We Pros- The whole moment channeled a vast, mel- “Churchyard Cough” careened forward the stage. Their exit prompted the mumbled pered.’ Bauer, the banjoist, plucked along ancholy moon-filled cornfield on the Fourth with violin, chugging guitar and crashing question: “Can we encore an opening act?” madly in a nifty black suit, white tie and hat of July. Strawfoot returned to their electric, drums toward a chorus riddled with overtones With Strawfoot, the answer is a resound- combo, while the band broke into the staccato full band sound on “More of Dread,” which of Flogging Molly and notions of drinking ing yes. They butter-churn Americana, drunk- verse, then punk rocking, barnyard-love of the snuck out from beside a headstone with its yourself blind on the Devil’s brew. The plaid stop barnyard rock and have an 1800s luster song’s chorus. Devil fists balled and guns cocked. army crowd moseyed and ho-downed as they to brew up a delirium-inducing musical In “Strawfoot Waltz” the band channeled “Hole” opened with a breezy banjo line, followed the Revered Marcus to Hell. cocktail that everyone needs to tipple. Catch a rollicking, European energy, like being washtub sounding bass, harmonica and rhyth- Strawfoot closed with “Effigy,” a dark song Strawfoot around St. Louis before they blow- port-fueled on cobbled streets of Paris with mic drum tinkering that chugged toward a of self-indictment and buck-passing that fea- up and go national. A –William Kyle Junip delivers everything fans want After five years of waiting, instruments in the second esting song on the entire al- fans of Junip can finally enjoy track, “Always.” This acoustic bum, but definitely the weak- more of the music that they piece is understated but never est. However, the next song, have been waiting so long leaves the listener bored. “Don’t Let It Pass” is another for. Junip took an undeter- Keeping with the pace beautifully written slow song. mined hiatus as front man of the previous song, “Rope The its lush melody and José Gonzalez’s own music and Summit” features an or- rhythm, sweet and calming took off. But now, Junip is gan and guitar with driving harmonies this one will make back together and putting drum parts. All the separate the listener wish that Junip out music that is literally pieces of this song combine was actually in the room lull- mind blowing. to create a melody that flows ing him or her to sleep. The album, entitled wonderfully into the next. A continuance of fast ‘Fields,’ will not be released “Without You” starts slowly paced drums can be found until September 14 but fans and gets heavier with rock in “Off Point.” Gonzalez’s can still get a hold of the mu- beats that continue to reoc- beautiful voice mixes with a sic before then. NPR Music cur throughout the rest of the techno-acoustic to forge an is streaming ‘Fields’ for free. album. Think acid trip meets unforgettable melody.“Tide,” This album starts off with modern day indie rock. “It’s the final song, is slow paced a strong folk influence in the Alright” reinstates the pace but features a Beatles-esque song “In Every Direction.” and finds Gonzalez helming vibe. It starts off slow, but Early on, lightly distorted a beautiful melody that gets gets heavy toward the end beats drop in and almost stuck in the listener’s head. with pulsing moog rhythms trick the ear into thinking “Howl” bounces along in a and drums. The song is a per- something else is playing in danceable manner. The song fect fit for ending this album. the background. This song is is light-hearted despite the All in all, this is an excel- an excellent way to start off pulsing beats we hear driving lent album that should be the album because it grabs the dance vibe. put in everyone’s library. It is the listener’s attention almost “Sweet and Bitter” com- great for studying, relaxing, instantly with its rustic romp. bines a wonderful ’80s rap or even chilling with friends. Gonzalez’s wonderful vo- vibe with bongos. This is A –Janaca Scherer cals mix perfectly with the quite possibly the most inter- 10 | The Current | September 13, 2010 Features Arch grounds to be reinvented Future of arch grounds exhibit comes to UMSL

One of the 2015 CityArchRiver Exhibition designs will be chosen to improve the arch and downtown areas of St. Louis. ABIGAIL GILLARDI / THE CURRENT

 JEN O’HARA marily portfolios of the design team and idea of design theory. tunity to see all this,” Laura Watt, graduate, education, said. The second included competing teams that are able to execute Ganahl is in agreement as well. Features Editor their ideas and an interview with a jury. The competition last- “I think their assessment is right, that it doesn’t do enough Last Tuesday through Thursday, designs for the “Framing a ed three months. to tie. The current design does not do enough to tie the city in Modern Masterpiece” contest were on display at the J.C. Pen- The finalists’ designs vary from emphasizing and embel- with the Arch. It is a landmark of our city, it’s something we ny conference center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. lishing nature around the grounds to focusing on modern ur- should be really proud of. I think we need to capitalize on that The contest was created to stimulate an idea of reinventing banization to accentuate buildings and technology advances. by making it more beautiful and more functional,” Ganahl said. downtown St. Louis. It is similar to the contest held in 1947, For example, the Weiss/ Manfredi team design has plans in Those from volunteer services took advan- which produced the lucrative St. Louis Arch art that has be- the making for a bike path and walking path, complete with tage of the event as well and volunteered their come a famous symbol of the city. landscaping on the Eads bridge. Another plan created by the time to learn more about the possibilities to come. “It’s to really make it more of an entrance, more elaborate, Behnisch contestants focuses on St. Louis culture such as re- “I thought it was a great opportunity for me to see the offer- and more connected with the city and the river. Really make inventing the river front—especially for concerts and festivals. ings and also I wanted to see how many people came. [As far something more special out of it,” Dr. Gina V. Ganahl, Asso- Most people are in agreement that the Arch grounds are as the contest goes], I like the idea of the wetland because it ciate Dean Division of Continuing Education, said. in need of revitalization and are glad to see changes coming. offers so many views of the riverfront and it incorporates more The international contest launched in December 2009. “I think it’s a great idea. I think it definitely needs to be natural [scenery],” said Joanne Stremsterfer, volunteer services. Now, the contest is down to five remaining finalists; Behnisch, done. [We need to] make the east side more accessible, more The plan is to have the chosen design completed by the year MVVA, PWP Landscape Architecture, Foster and Partners, useable, and to bring more visitors, locals and out-of-towners. 2015, which marks the 50th anniversary of the original Arch Civitas, SOM, Hargreaves, BIG and Weiss/Manfriedi Team. A lot of it’s not utilized. [We need to] kind of wake up an area opening. The design winner will be announced on September The competition fell into three stages. The first stage was -pri that’s dismal and torn apart. I’m really glad we had the oppor- 24. September 13, 2010 | The Current | 11 The Local Tourist St. Louis festivities and culture

Being lucky enough to have lived in both Europe and Asia and traveled to the many countries they com- prise, it goes without saying that many celebrations have been observed; Mudfest in Korea, Oktoberfest and Fas- ching (Mardi Gras equiva- lent) in Germany, and all of the little wine and beer fes- Suzzane Matthews tivals in between. No matter where one is, there is always a reason to celebrate. proof: January holds the Cen- St. Louisans may not know tennial Beer Festival. In Feb- it, but they have just as many ruary, the St. Louis French reasons to celebrate here in Festival arrives. In March and St. Louis. It was shocking to April are Mardi Gras and the learn that not only did no one Blues Festival. May celebrates at the University of Missouri- the Polish Festival, while St. Louis attend, but also June’s festivities include the they had never even heard Taste and Art Festival. July of the Festival of Nations; celebrates our independence the one time a year when it with Fair St. Louis, while Au- costs literally nothing to go to gust celebrates other nation- Greece, Africa, Afghanistan, alities with the Festival of Na- India, Mexico, China, Thai- tions. September includes the land, Germany, Israel… the Big Muddy Blues Festival. list goes on. Guaranteed to October, of course, brings put people into sensory over- Oktoberfest and November load, this festival has it all. brings in the media with the Many cultures join together International Film Festival. to delight others with the art, Finally, December displays dance, music, jewelry, body the Snowflake Festival. Those art, clothes, games and tradi- examples just provide for one tions from their countries. per month. There are many And the food – oh the more. Every festival offers food! The aromas that hung people a chance to broaden in the air were just enough horizons and learn about to tickle taste buds and whet different cultures. There is appetites, but not nearly so much to do out there; it enough to prepare attendees hardly justifies spending yet for the adventure ones taste another weekend at a keg buds were about to embark party. upon. I actually cursed my So, now that everyone petite stomach for failing to knows what is out there, fit more than six countries’ hopefully it has inspired read- cuisine in it at once. While ers enough to give it a try. The all contenders were delicious, Greek festival that is going on the champs of the day were right now will give readers a the unparalleled tastes and prime opportunity to begin. textures of the Afghan food. Head down to Forest Park at Feeling disappointed Kingshighway and check out that it has passed already? the amazing food and Greek Well this is just one of the dancing before it is too late. many festivals available ev- For fraternities, sororities and ery month here in St. Louis. for Greeks there is no excuse! Feeling incredulous? Here is 12 | The Current | September 13, 2010 FEATURES  ABC brings Legacy to UM-St. Louis Associated Black Collegians brings A Night filled with poetry and jazz

 CATE MARQUIS formances of a jazz group created through Assoc. A&E Editor the Jazz Combo program at UM- St. Louis. The unnamed group included trumpet player Dustin Shrum, piano player Mark Pedigan, Rule number one is to “Legacy at UMSL,” organized by the As- base player Nick Shea and saxophone player sociated Black Collegians of the University of Kwanae Johnson. As the group played, ABC “ Missouri-St. Louis was held last Thursday in members introduced themselves to guests and respect the mic... the Pilot House. This event was ABC’s fourth thanked everyone for coming. event for the group’s welcome week. Soon afterward the event host, Louis ” “‘Legacy at UMSL’ is not just for African Comphlication, arrived on stage and pro- Americans. It is for anyone who loves music vided the audience a good laugh with - Louis Comphlication and poetry and is a great chance for everyone his many jokes. He also laid down the to mingle,” Taylor Ray, ABC Event Coordina- law of how the night needed to work. tor, said as she welcomed guests and passed “Rule number one is to respect the mic and around the guestbook. As it turned out, over everyone performing. Rule number two is no performers with their duet of a gospel song. Teddi B, called Ms. Cannon on stage, had her 70 people attended. cell phones,” Comphlication said. He then Following the duet were thirteen other artists sit in a chair, and then both sang a song and The dimly lit, art-filled atmosphere of broke the ice for the performers by reciting a performing a mixture of poetry and songs. he read a poem to her. the Pilot House completed the musical per- poem of his own about how he needed poets One of the 13 performers was 18-year- Concluding the night was poet Ig- formances and poetry reciting of the eve- and poetry in his life. old Idris Aziz who performed twice. nite, with a series of poems about her les- ning nicely. The candle-decorated tables Throughout the event Billy Williams His first piece was “Flight School” and bian lifestyle and her social work career. along with chairs and couches were ar- worked on a painting, giving attendants a the second was “Mannequin.” Both ap- Her pieces received many ‘snaps’ as well. ranged to make each guest feel at home. chance to watch art being created first hand. peared popular with the crowd; everyone It appeared everyone had a good time. Finger food accompanied by tea or lem- He also had several pieces of his work on snapped, the poetic clap, in appreciation. “I appreciate ABC’s endeavor to shine the onade was set out for guests to snack on. site for sale, available to anyone interested. Another well-liked performance was Teddi B’s light on black artists,” Chris Campbell, event The night started off with the musical per- Curtis Finch and Amy Hilton led the listed serenade to Jasmine Cannon, ABC secretary. guest, said. Game night proves rewarding for Associated Black Collegians

pus. On top of that, the organization is well  ANDREW SEAL known. Staff Writer “We’re recognized both on and off-cam- pus in the surrounding community,” She- When the Associated Black Collegians or- rie Phillips, junior, communications, said. ganization hosts a game night, they go all out. ABC members note that there are a number Last Tuesday, ABC hosted the second of its of opportunities to participate in club events. welcome events, its annual game night. The “Not only do we have great events like this Pilot House and a portion of the downstairs of all year,” ABC president, Monica Tircuit, se- the Millennium Student Center were used for nior, information systems, said, “we also will the event, host to a bevy of great classic games have volunteer opportunities throughout the and a handful of newer ones. semester.” For Monea Kimple, junior, information ABC also organizes an annual Divine Nine systems, victory tasted oh so sweet. Step Show. “I beat Brett Evans in NBA2k10!” she said. This year’s game night was packed with Evans, sophomore, business administration, board games, card games and video games as the organization’s Treasurer, merely shook his well. Some games were lent to ABC for the head with a smile. occasion by the Office of Student Life. Oth- ABC is an “organization that strives to pro- ers were provided by ABC members. Charter- mote academic, political, cultural and social wells provided the food for the event. awareness among black students at the Uni- versity of Missouri-St. Louis,” Taylor Ray, ju- nior, music education, said. Founded in 1968 at UM-St. Louis, ABC See GAME NIGHT, on page13 is the longest-running organization on cam-  FEATURES September 13, 2010 | The Current | 13 Organizational Spotlight Hispanic Latino Association brings new energy to UM-St. Louis

 MINHO JUNG planning on promoting the group by offering group initially helped me to build relation- rolled at UM-St. Louis dropped out of school, Staff Writer various events in the hopes of recruiting more ships with many people, and now I want to failing to reach their second years in 2007. The Hispanic Latino Association is a stu- students this semester. help other students as the president of the The total graduation rate in six years of His- dent organization at the University of Mis- “Many students have signed up for our group,” Aponte said. Since UM-St. Louis has panic students at UM-St. Louis was also re- souri-St. Louis. The organization has been group because of [the] language exchange pro- been well-known for ethnic diversity, many corded 39 percent, which is the second lowest established in order to promote the culture of gram we offer. We are planning on naturally international students point out the impor- after Native American students. Latin America, which ranges from language to promoting our group by arranging a variety of tance of international student groups on “That was my biggest motivation of par- salsa dancing. events throughout the semester,” Rivadeneyra campus and strong support from the school. ticipating in this organization. Hispanic stu- “HISLA, the Hispanic Latino Association, said. “I’m from Costa Rica. I think, as an interna- dents need support. Although there are 600 is looking to raise awareness about [the] His- The ambition of HISLA for this semester is tional student, having people who understand Hispanic alumni in [the] St. Louis area, we panic community and hopefully trigger stu- to hold two events every month. your background around you is really impor- did not have [an] alumni association when I dents’ interest about Latin culture,” Chantal “I want this organization to be [a] strong tant,” Mei Mey Segura, senior, music, said. joined the group for the first time,” Lauren Rivadeneyra, a vice president of HISLA, said. organization which can reach and influence Participants also join in remembrance of their Masterson-Rodriguez, treasurer of HISLA, HISLA has been offering many educa- many students here at UMSL. To achieve culture, in addition to meeting those who said. tional and social events including salsa lessons [the] goal that I’m looking for, I’m ready to share similar cultural backgrounds. HISLA has actively participated in many zumba lessons, and language exchange. put all my efforts on it as a leader. This is my “I think remembering where I’m originally school events in the last two years. However, “I have been the teacher of salsa and zumba passion,” Lidia Aponte, a president of HISLA, from is really important in terms of remem- since many members are graduating this year, lessons since I joined the organization three said. bering who I really am. I’m from Mexico, by recruiting has been rising as a really important years ago. I hope many students can join us According to a UM-St. Louis report, 536 the way,” Ana Laura Bolanos, sophomore, task for them to achieve this semester. for dancing this semester,” Rivadeneyra said. non-immigrant students from 63 different business, said. “I’m really excited to kick off this semester. Approximately fifteen students are -cur countries currently attend UM-St. Louis. According to UM-St. Louis statistics, 100 Please come to Salsa Night,” Aponte said. rently involved in the organization. HISLA is “[The first time I came to America], this percent of Hispanic freshmen students en- GAME NIGHT, from page 12

On hand were classic games like Jenga, and have a great time doing so,” Tircuit said. Twister, Candy Land, Battleship, Operation As well as the game night, ABC also hosted and Scrabble. For the more enterprising, giant events last week like an ice cream social on chess and card games like Hearts and Spades the Millenium Student Center’s patio on were on offer as well. September 2, a movie night in Oak Hall last Set up on a projector in the Pilot House Wednesday and a pool party at the University was an Xbox 360, providing players options Meadows pool last Friday night. like Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and Halo 3: ODST. All of those events are leading up to ABC’s “My favorite game? Spades is the only first General Meeting on September 16, in thing I’ve played all night!” Ray said as she century room C at 4 p.m.. and her spades partner won another hand. Tircuit encourages all students interested The annual game night is used as an ice- in ABC to come to the general meeting on breaker for students at the beginning of the Thursday, even if they were unable to attend fall semester. any of the earlier events. “It’s so new members can get to know us “We’d love to see you there,” Triscuit said.

Need more news? www.thecurrent-online.com 14 | The Current | September 13, 2010 Opinions OUR OPINION WHAT’S BEAN HAPPENING? Cash for kids: Social networking is Boosting enrollment by bad for society A few weeks ago, Hadly juror selected to be on trial offering cash incentives Jons, a Michigan juror was takes an oath to retain con- removed from a jury for fidence in all court proceed- What are some of the rea- tioned hardships. It has been post-secondary institution posting the trial results on ings. sons why elementary school a vicious cycle that has left when they know that their Facebook before they were What is it about Facebook students should be in en- many young students feeling parents chose a school for reported to the defendant in that makes users think that rolled in school? Most would abandoned. The fact that Jef- them based on a few hundred court. Even further, Jons pro- they can share any type of give the reasoning that it is to ferson Elementary is offering dollars? By paying parents to claimed the defendant was information, regardless of the prepare children for their fu- cash for enrollment is not enroll their children in a par- guilty to her Facebook friends way it makes them look, or ture, to make them function- only alarming from a moral ticular school, we are remov- before the court heard the de- even more importantly—the al citizens in society or maybe standpoint, competition be- ing the stress on the impor- fendant’s side of the case. The law? The say or do anything even because it is a law. The tween adjacent schools is tance of intrinsic motivation 20-year-old juror posted on countenance of Facebook has Sequita Bean answer for some parents re- vital to success in schools. for success. Our St. Louis the site, “It’s gonna be fun cost individuals way more siding near Jefferson Elemen- In St. Louis City, there are Public Schools are suffering, to tell the defendant they’re than the $250 Jons had to tary School in north St. Louis various public schools, along and instead of using donated GUILTY.” The Facebook pay. In some instances people but in Blanchard’s case her City may soon be, in order to with charter schools and funds to better the education post was ultimately found by have lost their employment, privacy was violated. Just as it receive cash incentives. magnet schools. When stu- of students, it is being used to the seventeen-year-old son of their relationship or in Na- is not okay for jurors to post Urban Strategies, a non- dents and their parents are lure in new enrollment. This the defendant’s lawyer. thalie Blanchard’s case, peo- guilty verdicts in their status profit organization based out given the choice on where to money could be spent on While there was specu- ple can even lose their health updates, it is not okay for of St. Louis, is offering cash attend school, it forces each books, technological equip- lation that she would be insurance benefits. employers, schools and insur- incentives of up to $300 per school to try to “raise the ment, more experienced charged with contempt of Blanchard, who was on ance companies to base judg- child for new enrollees at Jef- bar.” Fostering this competi- teachers, or even just to bet- court or even some jail time, sick leave from her job at ments on an individual based ferson Elementary. There are tion between local schools ter the breakfast and lunch the judge subsequently made IBM for depression, lost her on their Facebook profile. a few stipulations: the mon- makes each and every one of programs in St. Louis City her write a five page essay benefits because her insur- Having a social network- ey must go to students who them a little bit stronger of schools. These incentives will about the constitutional right ance company saw uploaded ing subculture in our soci- were not enrolled at Jefferson an institution. With Jeffer- only work as a band-aid for to a fair trail and ordered her pictures of her on Facebook ety is a liability to everyone. Elementary last year, the stu- son Elementary handing out a more deeply rooted issue. It to pay a $250 fine. having fun. Since social networking is dents that receive these in- cash for student enrollment, is a simple cycle, if a school The problem with this What we have on our here to stay, consumers need centives must keep a nearly local schools have no moti- performs well they will re- case is not only did the juror hands in our society today to be more mindful of the spotless attendance record vation to try to better their ceive more federal funding. speak about the case outside is a massive social network- things they post and there and cannot receive any out academic programs in order St. Louis Public Schools need of court, but she posted in- ing subculture where there needs a level of respect for of school suspensions and the to attract local students. to avoid looking at this as a formation about the case to are very few moralities and other people’s privacy. parent of the child must at- What message are we trying short-term fix. Instead, ad- all of her Facebook friends. a vast amount of absurdities. Sequita Bean is Editor-in- tend at least three PTO meet- to send our youth? Where has ministration and parents Ignorance cannot be claimed In Jon’s case, social network- Chief of The Current. ings during the school year. the value of education itself must look toward improving in this case because every ing proved to be a detriment, As we know, St. Louis gone in our society? Educa- the quality of St. Louis Public Public Schools have had a tion is a privilege that many School education in the long- tough time meeting Mis- of our ancestors would have run. souri education require- been honored to have and Unsigned editorials reflect ments in the last decade, now we have to literally pay the majority viewpoint of The many have even been forced children (or their parents) to Current’s Editorial Board: to shut down due to failing attend school. How is a high Sequita Bean, Gene Doyel, DO YOU AGREE WITH SEQUITA? test scores, poor attendance school student supposed to Jen O’Hara, William Kyle, and lack of adequate funding value their education and be Michael Frederick, Jennifer DO YOU DISAGREE? due to the previously men- motivated to continue in a Meahan, Zachary Kraft. Want to comment on our opinion? Comment on this article at thecurrent-online.com www.thecurrent-online.com  OPINIONS September 13, 2010 | The Current | 15 SEAL OF APPROVAL STAFF VIEWPOINT Free speech can go too far Proposition B will help

The right to free speech despite overwhelming evi- is a curious one. The United dence to the contrary, 18 Missouri’s canines States is one of the few coun- percent of Americans think tries in the world that grants President Obama is Muslim. its citizens that specific right. Here is the better question: Do your dog a favor this dreds of dollars for designer The same right that- al even if he was, why would it upcoming midterm election dogs and en vogue purebreds lows people to criticize their matter? and vote yes on Proposition rather than rescuing a mutt own government also allows Jones’ case of Islamopho- B in November. Sponsored from a shelter for practically detestable bigots like the bia reached critical levels by the Humane Society of nothing. And not to mention Westboro Baptist Church to and he thrust himself onto Missouri and Missourians the increases in demand for a spread their message of hate the national stage last week, for the Protection of Dogs, specific breed are based on id- and intolerance across the proudly declaring that he Andrew Seal Prop B seeks to stop the iotic factors like which canine nation. was planning on burning an animal cruelty practices that wins the Westminster Kennel It also provides for free entire global religion’s sacred would certainly and im- have become the status quo Club Dog Show or, dumber press and guarantees free text merely because he could mediately danger American among far too many dog yet, the type of pooch Paris public expression of opinion and because he thought it troops overseas. In light of breeders in Missouri. Specifi- Hilton carries around in her (much like this opinion col- would prove some kind of this, not only has the Pen- cally, if passed, Prop B would purse. Ryan Krull umn). Sadly, this free speech point. Sadly, Jones is the tagon issued a warning, but set minimum standards for Choosing a purebred over right can also be abused. worst kind of Christian— also Interpol and the Vatican housing, food and veterinary a mutt is not inherently bad, of parameters needs to be ap- Take Reverend Terry Jones the kind that believes that as well. care within breeding op- except for the fact that dogs plied. of the Dove World Outreach his way is the only way. His Traveling American citi- erations and would limit a in shelters are often eutha- Fortunately, the chances Center, for example. kind does not acknowledge zens would also be at risk breeder to owning no more nized if not adopted. Every- of Prop B passing are looking He is more popularly that there are many different from this foolish act of mis- than 50 breeding dogs. day dogs in this state pay the good. Despite being opposed known as the pastor who truths in the world; or that, directed anger. If Iran is will- Of course the state’s dog ultimate price just because by the Missouri Farm Bureau wanted to burn copies of the by the way, Muslims believe ing to imprison innocent breeders are crying foul, say- they are not the fashionable and the Missouri Pork Pro- Quran last Saturday to pro- in the same God as Christians hikers like Sarah Shourd, ing that Prop B would force breed. ducers Association, anti-Prop test both Islam and the con- and Jews do.In fact, there’s a imagine what that highly re- nearly half of the state’s 1,477 The idea that dogs should B groups have only managed struction of Cordoba House specific passage in the Quran ligious country would do if licensed breeders out of busi- be designed the same way to raise a little over $12,000. in New York City. Jones is that references the “People Americans were openly dis- ness. And, frankly, that is the as cars has meant profit for More than half a million dol- one of the seemingly grow- of the Book” (Christians respecting their holiest text! best thing it could do. A lot breeders and misery for lars has been raised in sup- ing number of Americans and Jews), declaring that What it comes down to of these breeders need to find countless puppies. Recently port of the measure, thanks afflicted with Islamophobia, they are to enjoy protected is this: the Quran is a sacred a new business anyway. 108 dogs, including Cocker in part to public fund raising an ailment otherwise known status in Muslim countries. text that deserves as much The number of dog breed- spaniels, poodles, shih tzus done by Tony LaRussa and as the inability to differenti- These people, called dhimmi respect as the Bible and ers in this state is completely and Cavalier King Charles Senator Kit Bond’s wife, Lisa. ate radical extremist Islam (for “protected people”), are the Torah. It should not be unnecessary. There are more spaniels, were rescued from On another positive note, with mainstream Islam. For freely allowed to practice burned ever, much less for a than enough canines running a puppy mill in Jefferson a lawsuit aimed at removing comparison, it is like some- their own religions within a misguided protest. around; in fact, shelters are County. The animals were the proposition from the bal- one saying that anyone who Muslim country. Dhimmi President Obama said overcrowded. Breeders exist afflicted with a variety of ill- lot was thrown out of court believes in Jesus Christ must also are not held to the same it best, “We are not at war primarily to fulfill the whims nesses resulting from mal- over the summer. But just be- be Catholic. standards as their Muslim against Islam.” Moreover, of unqualified owners who nourishment and being cause it has managed to stay This rampant Islamopho- neighbors, such as the pro- we are fighting against those are often looking for a status contained four to a pen in on the ballot does not make it bia has to stop. The terror- scriptions on pork and alco- that have “distorted Islam.” symbol, not a pet. 2-by-2-foot wire cages. law. So this November 2 vote ists and insurrectionists our hol. So, while it is entirely We should be working with Dogs have become the Most people are against yes on Prop B, even if you are troops are battling overseas within Jones’ right to burn mainstream Muslims like hapless victims of our coun- government overregulation, more of a cat person. are not the same as the Mus- copies of the Quran, is it a Imam Rauf, not against him. try’s conspicuous consump- especially when it forces peo- Ryan Krull is a Staff Writer lims living among us. Every morally and spiritually right Andrew Seal is a Staff tion society. Just as a shopper ple to shut down their busi- for The Current. religion has its fringe believ- thing to do? Islam is an an- Writer and columnist for The is willing to pay a lot more for nesses. But certainly when ers and crazies— just look cient, established religion. Current. a piece of fabric printed with the product being peddled is at the Westboro folk for ex- It is not like Jones wants to the words Armani Exchange, a sentient being, man’s best ample. burn copies of “Dianetics.” families choose to pay hun- friend no less, a different set A recent poll shows that For one, the burning WHAT DO YOU THINK? Let us know at www.thecurrent-online.com

16 | The Current | September 13, 2010 OPINIONS  Point Counterpoint Should the healthcare bill be repealed? Yes: Health care reform bill No: Repealing Obamacare is poses more harm than good a knee-jerk reaction

Health care reform has according to CNN Money. der to pay for government If you are reading this there derstandable disdain for the Republicans are just been on the mouths and com, high income families health care; this is not to is a good chance you have partisan bickering that is all demagoguing this issue, and minds of Americans for the will be seeing around a 0.9 mention fees that long stand- already been helped by the too common in Washington frankly doing a pretty good last few years now. As we percent jump in their Medi- ing insurance companies will recent reforms in healthcare. and was especially perva- job at it. There is a lot of mis- know, President Obama’s care taxes. For those of you face. This is despite the fact that sive during the debate over information out there about Health Care Reform Bill who enjoy numbers, this For the patient, which is Republicans heavily criticized healthcare reform. this reform and, as with any passed in late March of takes the income percentage what the majority of us stu- the measure for not kicking But the fact of the matter major change, a lot of anxi- 2010. Since it has passed, the paid for Medicare taxes from dents are and will be in the in for another five years. Be- is, whenever opinion polling ety. criticism has been prevalent 1.45 percent to anywhere future, the new stipulations cause of those obstructionist is done on the specifics of The right is playing to across the board from both between 2.35 percent to 3.8 for medical providers will Republicans, Obamacare just the law, the public is over- people’s fears and worries just parties–and rightly so. percent for families earning be passed down to us in the barely squeaked out of the whelmingly for it. 86 percent to attract votes, not because The most alarming fact over $250,000 annually. form of longer waiting times, Senate and into law; it would of Americans agree it should they truly believe Obamacare about the Health Care Re- Businesses will also suffer more bureaucratic “red tape” be very, very foolish of us to be illegal for health insur- is somehow going to cause form Bill is the effect that it due to the new implications to cross when filing claims repeal it right now. ance companies to disqualify the end of the world as we is posing on Medicare. Medi- of the bill. The legislation and possibly even higher In this tough economy, someone due to a preexisting know it. Look at it this way: care and similar programs are states that employers will rates and co-pays. jobs and the healthcare ben- condition. 72 percent think the Republicans want to re- expected to see more than now be stifled by fines for And last but not least, is efits that come with them are private companies should le- peal Obamacare, but then $500 billion in funding cuts each employee if not provid- what seems to be most on the not exactly sitting right there gally have to provide health- what? What is the GOP’s at a time where over 70 mil- ing affordable and adequate minds of young single peo- and waiting for a student to care coverage for their full- next step? They do not have lion baby boomers are pre- medical coverage for workers ple (such as UM-St. Louis’ graduate. So it is likely many time employees. one. Their party is flying by dicted to become eligible for who would qualify for sub- main population.) What is grads will be wallowing in Possibly the most con- the seat of its fear-mongering the program in just the next sidies to purchase insurance happening with this health part-time labor for a few years troversial aspect of the bill pants. They have no long- 10 years. out of their own pockets. care mandate? As Ameri- before beginning a career. is the provision that forces term plan for the American There is also the inevitable The medical industry- it cans, shouldn’t we have the Now, thanks to the Presi- everyone to have some sort people, just a short term one setback of cost to support self will also see many new freedom, the liberty even, dent, at least you can have of health insurance. Now that will help their candidates the Health Care Reform Bill. stipulations and financial to choose if we want to be access to healthcare until this puts a bad taste in some win elections. At a time where the United hardships after the passing insured? If we are young, that right job comes along. people’s mouths, but it is be- Repealing Obamacare States is struggling with a of Obama’s Health Care Re- healthy and broke shouldn’t Repealing the reforms means ing blown way out of propor- now would be just a knee- deficit of over $1 trillion dol- form Bill. One strives to be a we be able to choose to take you or one of your classmates tion by the far-right. Is it so jerk reaction, a whim. How lars, the American people are doctor with the hope that his our chances? The health care is going to have gaps in cover- outrageous to ask a person often in this country’s history now being forced to cover or her schooling will pay for mandate orders each indi- age after finishing school but to have minimal insurance has following whims proved a the health insurance costs of itself. Under the new reform vidual to have some sort of before finding a job. just in case something really good idea? others. Built on capitalistic plan, primary care physicians health insurance coverage, It is true that public terrible happens? Is it not a ideals, the United States has are likely to see pay cuts and thank you President, but that opinion is not in favor of better idea for that person to always been seen as a place to higher burnout rates. Medi- is a choice that I think we can the healthcare reform laws pay a small sum every month work hard for your earnings. cal device makers and drug make on our own. passed. But it is likely that instead of risk having to go Those who strive are said to manufacturers are expected those numbers are actually a bankrupt fighting an unex- be rewarded. That being said, to see sizable new fees in or- reflection of the public’s un- pected illness? What do you think? Let us know at thecurrent-online.com.  OPINIONS September 13, 2010 | The Current | 17 St. Louis sucks. I’m moving to Chicago. Like us on

Time and time again, St. need to go see smaller shows. Louis is passed up in the Even going to see a band they Facebook musical world of touring. do not even know and drag- Tour after amazing tour, we ging along their girlfriend are skipped over. While cit- or boyfriend it is possible to ies like Chicago and Kansas bring bigger acts to St. Louis. City smile smugly and get But do not forget about the and recieve the best of the best. Driving local bands, they need a little right through our city, why loving too. Almost everyone would not they want to stop, knows someone in a band, so have a beer and maybe play why not make them happy a movie pass. a song or two? But no, they and go to a show? By doing Janaca Scherer do not like us at all. They feel them a favor, the music scene the need to tease our ears by gets a big boost too. By sup- following! Bands like Four playing just out of our reach. porting their band, no matter Year Strong, Matt & Kim and So why is it that all the na- how crappy they may actually A Day to remember either tional touring acts feel a need be, the scene will be getting have or will be in the near fu- to skip over the ‘Lou? They the benefits. St. Louis needs ture skipping over St. Louis. drive right past the Arch and to come to terms fast with It is nothing short of depress- our plentiful music venues to the fact that we have tons of ing. A little bit of St. Louis’ continue playing in other cit- wonderful music just float- musical heart dies every time ies that do not seem like they ing around us. We have the we get skipped over. Anyone are any better than us. What means to provide for all of with any musical sense will makes Chicago so special or St. Louis’ performers, but we get out of St. Louis, as fast as Kansas City for that matter? just do not. Perfectly good they can. Move to one of the First off, our lack of a venues are closing left and big music cities like Chicago “scene” definitely causes right (anyone else remember and never look back. With some issues with national 2¢ Plain) because no one tons of music to keep even bands. What exactly is a shows up. Local bands fizzle the most avid listeners busy, scene? A strong music follow- and fade away because they one will never get bored with ing. All those kids who wear have nowhere to play. After the live music around him or nothing but band tees and seeing local acts die, national her. After seeing a new band constantly have head phones ones just stray away to stron- every night, it will be hard to plugged into their ears are ger scenes. think of why you ever stayed Totally not enough. If the main- Stronger ones like Chica- in St. Louis so long. stream listeners want to see go, Cleveland and even Mil- Janaca Scherer is a Staff their big name bands come waukee. What do these cities Writer for The Current. play at the Pageant, then they have that we do not have? The WANT MORE NEWS? freakin’ VISIT OUR WEBSITE: sweet! www.thecurrent-online.com COMMENT, POST, VOTE. -The Current 18 | The Current | September 13, 2010 Comics Max and Lobo by Gail Fike The Current needs cartoonists

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They teach that? by Sam Kayser September 13, 2010 | The Current | 19 Puzzles CURRENT CROSSWORD CURRENT HOROSCOPES ARIES LIBRA Brave new world (March 21 - April 20) (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Demands on your time escalate the 13th to 15th and joining it Romantic love appears very the 14th is a more emotional interesting this week with high overtone that may bleed into growth potential likely, especial- decisions and perspectives, ly in newer matches involving especially where children, sexual Cancer, Sagittarius, Virgo, Pisces, conduct and health/welfare are Aquarius and other Scales. involved.

TAURUS SCORPIO (April 21 - May 21) (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Challenges the 13th appear to Your impulse lag time may be emotional clashes, especially shorten dramatically this week with/over Scorpio, Sagittarius, and you could easily be prone Virgo, Pisces, Cancer and any to knee jerk, over react or come health, food or nutrition issues on too strong in your haste to and fears/disagreements over solve, serve or prevent. Spend- spending/finance. ing may go on the rise the 14th.

GEMINI SAGITTARIUS (May 22 - June 21) (Nov. 23 - Dec. 22) Romance may swing from one Cooperation is good the extreme to the other early in the 12/14th but BEST the 18/19th. week and an on again off again Call a family discussion/meet- status could surface for some ing, inform them, maintain a Twins, especially those paired command central keep everyone to signs like Sagittarius, Virgo, on the same page with any big Pisces, or other Twins. events scheduled.

CANCER CAPRICORN Plants and trees (Dec. 23 - Jan. 20) (June 22 - July 22) Romance does very well this They seem to hear you best week with single Crabs fairing the 13th, respond you to the BEST, especially with introduc- quickest the 14th and 17th and tions through coworkers and may be the most needy the 15th friends. Capricorn, Virgo, other and 19th. Your patience may Cancers and Scorpio may be wane near the 16th and again candidates with success likely. the 18th.

LEO AQUARIUS (July 23 - Aug. 21) (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Romance does very well IF there Cooperation is poor near the are cleansing discussions should 13th when emotional misunder- any controversy or insecurity standings are likely, especially issues surface. Address needs with Sagittarius, Scorpio, Cancer, quickly if/when you sense a Aquarius and Libra members. partner is having issues. Do NOT Forgiveness appears necessary. stall on this one. It comes with my highest warning.

VIRGO PISCES (Aug. 22 - Sept. 23) (Feb. 20 - March 20) Romance does well this week Several pieces of good news for the single Fish and there are from or about members is likely strong upgrades likely for those this week, especially near the growing newer relationships. A 14th and/or 17th. Financial breath of fresh air the 15th may growth and/or the, end of a carry strong, constructive ener- financial problem are likely top- gies, especially with other Fish, ics for celebration. Libra and Taurus. 20 | The Current | September 13, 2010 Your weekly calendar of campus events. “What’s Current” is a free service for student organizations. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. the Thursday before publication. First-come, first-served. Listings may be edited for length and style. E-mail event listings to [email protected], with the subject “What’s Current.” What’s Current No phone submissions. All listings use 516 prefixes unless noted.

Monday, Sept. 13 Job Fair Success for International Students

From 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., a seminar for international students pursuing employment and interested in the September 24 Fall Internship & Job Fair will be held in SSB 133. Students will learn to successfully manage their job search at the job fair and effectively communicate to potential employers your work eligibility/status.

Tuesday, Sept. 14 Get The Job!

From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., a class in which students can have their resumes reviewed as well as gather information intended to improve interview success will be held in MSC Century Room C. Students can also learn about business and email etiquette and social media as it relates to the job search. Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday, Sept. 15 Employer-led Interviewing Skills Workshop

At 2p.m., Northwestern Mutual Financial Network will hold a class in MSC 225 about interviewing presented by actually doing the interviewing: employers! Students are invited to discuss how to improve your interviewing skills and learn a few techniques at the same time. Pre-register at: careers.umsl.edu

Thursday, Sept. 16

Winning the Battle on Procrastination Students shooting from behind protective “shields” during the Laser Tag event on Wednesday in front of the MSC. ZHENG ZHANG / THE CURRENT From 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., a workshop to help students learn to avoid falling into a cycle of procrastination will be held in 225 MSC (Center for Student Success - Confer- ence Room.) This workshop will illustrate the steps and techniques to become a person who does NOT procrastinate. For more info, contact Antionette Sterling at 314-516- SOMETIMES IT’S OKAY TO LET 5300. STRANGERS TALK TO YOU. Friday, Sept. 17 Great Gateway READ

From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., William Rogers, associate Professor of Economics, UMSL will hold a seminar about the “Current State of the Saint Louis Housing Market” in 212 The Current CCB. For more info, contact Dr. Dinesh Mirchandani at 314-516-7354. www.thecurrent-online.com