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In oth- Staff Writer er words, all of our perceptions are constantly, subconsciously clouding truck with a mobile, interac- our ability to judge and interact with Ative multimedia exhibit arrived others. at the Recreation and Wellness A famous philosopher, Ram Center’s parking lot C on March 6, Dass, puts it another way in a beau- ready to open students’ minds and tiful quote about trees: “When you give away some tasty cupcakes and go out into the woods and you look T-shirts as well. at trees, you see all these different The exhibit was brought to cam- trees. And some of them are bent, pus by Express Scripts in conjunc- and some of them are straight, and tion with CEO Action for Diversity some of them are evergreens, and and Inclusion, an organization made some of them are whatever. And you up of over 350 CEOs from various look at the tree and you allow it. You industries dedicated to advanc- RIDDLER/THE CURRENT KAT see why it is the way it is. You sort of ing diversity and inclusion in the Check Your Blindspots interactive walkthrough trailer was in Parking Lot C. understand that it didn’t get enough workplace. CEO Action signato- natory and participated in the event tured a short video and six-ques- eryone makes snap judgments and light, and so it turned that way. And ries support a document designed with human resources representa- tion quiz. Both the video and quiz has misconceptions about others, you don’t get all emotional about it. by a steering committee of CEOs tives ready to talk about internships dealt with the idea of “blind spots,” and these cloud one’s ability to com- You just allow it. You just appreci- and leaders from Accenture, BCG, with interested students. a sociological phenomenon that municate and interact with those ate the tree. The minute you get near Deloitte US, the Executive Lead- Students braved the 40-degree involves making judgments about people. The phenomenon is evolu- humans, you lose all that. And you ership Council, EY, General Atlan- temperatures and winds up to 20 others based on cognitive shortcuts tionary and cannot be avoided. The are constantly saying, ‘You are too tic, KPMG, New York Life, P&G and miles-per-hour to line up outside derived from past experiences. exhibit was all about being mind- this, or I’m too this.’ That judgment PwC. Express Scripts is also a sig- the interactive exhibit, which fea- The idea of blind spots is that ev- ful of these tendencies in order to Continued on page 2 UMSL Symposium Addresses Community Relationship With Law Enforcement Joseph Salamon said, pointing out that two steps in News Editor solving problems are identification and negotiation. “I want my rela- he University of Missouri-St. tionship with the protest commu- TLouis’ School of Social Work nities to be about negotiation.” hosted a critical issues symposium Both Taylor and Jimerson to address and improve the relation- shared personal experiences of how ship between local law enforcement growing up in St. Louis with a hos- and the communities they serve. tile relationship with law enforce- On March 9, students, professors, ment affected both their personal concerned citizens, and media and social lives. Jimerson stated, professionals filled the J.C. Penney “Perception is reality, but with peo- auditorium for a conversation on ple like Chief Hayden, our percep- impartial, unbiased, positive polic- tion is changing.” ing in the local communities. A common theme throughout Dean of the UMSL School of So- the symposium was the idea of the cial Work, Sharon Johnson, facili- community and the police force tated the discussion with the help coming together as one to improve of UMSL Police Sergeant Cedric relations between the two entities. Carr, as members of local law en- Taylor mentioned “phrases like forcement shared the steps they are ‘bridging the gap,’ though they have taking to improve both the way po- been repeated constantly, do not lice work is conducted and the rela- mean anything unless we hold po- tionship between law enforcement lice accountable. But we need an and their communities. accountable community too. It goes Speakers included St. Louis Po- both ways.” lice Chief John Hayden, Detective A group of about 50 students Sergeant Heather Taylor, Police CURRENT SALAMON/THE JOSEPH from Ferguson Middle School at- Captain Eddie Simmons Jr., Chief UMSL School of Social Work Dean Sharon Johnson facilitates discussion as St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden, Detective Sergeant tended the symposium, with many Juvenile Officer Rick Gaines, Attor- Heather Taylor, and Attorney Herman Jimerson sit on the panel. of them vocalizing their concerns ney Herman Jimerson, and Arkan- the citizens they serve by having the swer session followed the speeches, his desire to work closely with of the current state of the justice sas Police Officer Tommy Norman. speakers address current problems allowing the attendees to voice their members of the St. Louis commu- system and also offering ways to The function of the symposium within law enforcement and detail individual concerns. nity, to establish a sense of oneness. lay groundwork for establishing a was to create a direct line of con- the steps they are making to correct Newly appointed in December “I want to get the protest commu- healthy relationship with law en- tact between law enforcement and said problems. A question and an- 2017, Police Chief Hayden stressed nities’ opinion on things,” Hayden Continued on page 7 What’s Inside:
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MON 46 TUE 40 WED 45 THU 65 FRI 66 SAT 70 SUN 71 27 23 33 47 51 54 47 March 12, 2018 news 3 St. Louis Job Seekers Gather for UMSL Spring Career Fair Dustin Steinhoff formation about it. It has been real- Staff Writer ly beneficial and seems like a really good path to follow.” ob seekers from all around the The career fair was not only JSt. Louis area gathered on the available for UMSL students and University of Missouri-St. Lou- alumni. Jason Keith attended the is campus to meet with over 100 career fair with a friend of his, who companies who set up booths at the is an UMSL graduate. UMSL Spring Career Fair. “We both work at the same job The UMSL Spring Career Fair and we both wanted new employ- took place on March 9 from 10 a.m. ment. He told me about the career to 2 p.m. in the Mark Twain Build- fair, and luckily, we were both off on ing. The event gave attendees the the same day, so we decided to come chance to network with business- check it out,” Keith said. “There are es, discuss scholarships and job po- a lot of companies I got the chance sitions, and get into contact with to talk to and learn some informa- graduate schools. 131 organizations tion that I would not have known if were registered to take part in the I had not done that.” career fair. The wide variety of com- The career fair also gave attend- panies included businesses such as ees the opportunity to meet with TD Ameritrade, Edward Jones, BJC members of the companies in-per- HealthCare, Walmart, Ameren, and son, an opportunity unavailable Centene. when applying for a job online. Tiffany Vo, junior, business ad- “[The career fair] is a chance ministration, attended the career to network, meet people, have that fair in order to build her resume. Vo face-to-face connection that you was able to meet with representa- would not have if you just applied tives from businesses such as Com- online,” said Webster graduate Simi merce Bank, TD Ameritrade, Nidec, Dahoro. and Sikich. While attendees may not know “The career fair has helped me if they have landed their job posi-
focus on my resume and prepare me SOBOLIK OF KRISTIN COURTESY tion or internships yet, many view for interviews,” Vo said. Over 100 businesses and organizations were showcased at the Spring Job Fair on March 9 in the Mark Twain Building. the experience as a successful one. Accounting and business admin- in the summer of 2018. There are a known what companies they were Career fairs can also help some- “I have got seven or eight com- istration management major Caleb bunch of good companies here and wanting to get into contact with one find what position they want to panies I have given my resume to. Callahan went to the career fair in- any of them would be a good compa- prior to attending the career fair, look for in their career field. They said they would look into terested in internship opportunities. ny to work for,” Callahan said. others experienced encountering “I came in here asking, ‘What things and get back to me. Obvious- “I was looking for an internship While some attendees may have companies that they may have not do you have in business? I am re- ly not every one of them is going otherwise gotten into contact with. ally open to anything.’ During this to come out with something, but I “I just talked to Centene Corpo- time, I have realized a lot of them have a pretty good feeling that one ration which I had heard of before, have this business analyst [posi- in those eight or nine companies is but I was not completely familiar tion] which seems really interest- going to have something that you with it,” Callahan said. “The [rep- ing to me,” Callahan said. “This is can do. I would definitely say it has resentative] was really nice and she something I have looked into a little been beneficial,” Callahan said. is actually going to have someone bit, but did not know a lot about, so come interview me.” I have been able to get a lot of in-
his week in the Office of Stu- for all students in attendance. If you Tdent Involvement at the Uni- have any questions about this year’s versity of Missouri-St. Louis: Women’s Leadership Institute, • Save the date. OSI is hosting please email Leadership Education its third annual Women’s Leader- Coordinator, Xavier Blackwell at Joseph Salamon al stating his son, a non-student, was March 7: At 9:30 a.m., UMSL PD ship Institute on March 16, from [email protected]. News Editor assaulted at a fraternity party at an was contacted by a faculty member 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Millennium • Join UMSL in celebrating unknown location. An UMSL PD concerning comments made by a Student Center. This free one-day Mirth Week by attending a live per- he following is a series of dai- officer located an insecure window student in the Arts & Administra- conference for all UMSL students formance with comedian Leslie Tly crime and incident reports and abandoned furniture outside of tion Building. At 1:50 p.m., an UMSL aims to address a range of leader- Jones! Known for her role in the issued by the University of Missou- Beffa Properties at 3:35 p.m. UMSL student reported their parked car ship challenges faced by women “Ghostbusters” reboot and “Satur- ri-St. Louis Police Department be- PD responded to a smell of marijua- was struck and damaged in the West in the workforce, including net- day Night Live,” The New Yorker tween March 1 and 8. na at Mansion Hill at 5:01 p.m. Drive Parking Garage. At 1:31 p.m., working, mentorship and career profiled Jones as an "‘SNL’ standout March 1: An UMSL student had March 5: An UMSL student was a wallet found in the Social Science advancement, moving beyond the due to her brash sensibility, humor, an altercation with a non-student taken to the hospital via ambulance Building was turned in to UMSL PD perceptions of women in the work- and forceful presence." Student tick- at 4:05 a.m. at Mansion Hill. The at 2:33 p.m. after experiencing chest for safekeeping. A cell phone found place, and thriving in diverse cul- ets are available now for $15 each, non-student was arrested for out- pains in the Millennium Student on a shuttle bus was turned in to tures. To register for this amazing limit two tickets per student ID. standing warrants and assault. Center. UMSL PD at 3:30 p.m. event, please visit the 2018 Women's Please visit the Touhill ticket of- March 2: An UMSL student March 6: On Lot Q, the spouse March 8: At 3:13 a.m., an UMSL Leadership Institute registration fice with your UMSL student ID to reported to UMSL PD that their of a contract employee flourished a student reported they were threat- page located on TritonSync. Regis- purchase these discounted tickets. parked car was struck and damaged handgun following a verbal threat ened by another UMSL student in tration for the Women’s Leadership Tickets for the general public will on February 22. A two-car accident and fled westbound on Natural Oak Hall. At 6:29 a.m., an UMSL fac- Institute is closing soon, so please be $35 each and will go on sale on took place at 5:15 p.m. at University Bridge Rd. at 10:50 a.m. A purse was ulty member reported a concerning be sure to register before that date March 19 at 10 a.m. Meadows. No one was injured, and found in the Social Science Build- email received from an UMSL stu- to guarantee your seat. This free The Office of Student Involve- only minor damage to the vehicles ing and was turned in to UMSL PD dent, contact was made and all was one day Institute is filled with guest ment can be contacted at 314-516- was reported. for safekeeping at 9:05 p.m. A set of in order. An UMSL vehicle struck a speakers and guest presenters. Also 5291 or studentinvolvement@umsl. March 3: No incidents to report. keys left of a shuttle bus were turned fixed object and caused minor dam- during the lunch session, the confer- edu. March 4: At 12:40 p.m., UMSL into UMSL PD at 9:25 p.m. and held age on Lowen Drive at the post of- ence will host an etiquette training PD received a call from an individu- for safekeeping. fice at 12:42. 4 features March 12, 2018 UMSL Student Spotlight: Trista Lewis Andrea Siecinski opportunity to show my kids the im- training in Ft. Leonard Wood, Mis- Guest Writer portance of hard work and setting souri and was stationed in Ft. Riley, priorities. Having children is also Kansas. I joined to see the world and rista Lewis, senior, business motivation to do my best every day was stuck in the Midwest the whole Tadministration, has two main to set a positive example for them.” time. I never deployed overseas but responsibilities: family and school. She began her college career had many friends who did. I lost a Lewis is a wife and mother of two. at UMSL in spring 2015 as an un- couple of them in the Iraqi war," Despite being a busy mother and dergrad, majoring in business ad- said Lewis. wife, she still dedicates herself to ministration with an emphasis in She was medically discharged her studies. Everyone cannot keep marketing and international busi- after a year of service. Shortly after, up with both a family and college; ness and a minor in studio art. she met her husband, who was ac- but Lewis and her husband are do- Not only has she proven that tive in the military then. Together ing the best at this time in their lives. she can balance her family and they traveled the world before set- Both Lewis and her husband studies but she also found a way to tling down in St. Louis. attend University of Missouri-St. get involved with organizations on Lewis has hopes of graduating Louis, and this requires them to campus. She is in the position of in spring 2019. She and her hus- find ways to keep both family and publicity chair for UMSL’s Market- band are making plans to leave the school a priority. She does not deny ing Club. With this responsibility, Midwest. the challenges they face to keep up she must focus on promoting a posi- "After graduation, my family and with a family and school, but uses tive image of the club to campus and I hope to move to Seattle. My dream these challenges to their advantage. local community by creating mate- would be to work in the marketing Lewis explains, “Being a full- rial and cultivating media relations. department for Nintendo, Amazon, time student, wife, and mother of Before Lewis was a wife, mother, or Starbucks, but I would be happy two elementary students is defi- and college student, she was part of with any job that allows me to use nitely a challenge. Keeping up with the U.S. Army. my degree.” their homework as well as my own "I was a chemical operation spe- WILBON/THE CURRENT RODERICK can be overwhelming but a perfect cialist in the Army. I did all of my Lewis began her college career at UMSL in spring 2015. The People of West Lake and the Underground Fire Patrick Masterson dren under 20 diagnosed with Mul- Guest Writer tiple Sclerosis,” Splett said. “A lot of weird cancers and illness in a small atricia Splett lived in Bridge- area”. Pton for 27 years in the Carroll- In 2014, data from the Missou- ton apartments. It was a great place ri Department of Health and Senior to live with her husband, daughter, Services showed a rise in the rates and stepdaughter. The girls played of rare cancers near the landfill. The soccer and baseball at the same radiation is already leaking from the location the family celebrated the site and traces have been found in Fourth of July, the Bridgeton Ath- homes and businesses nearby. letic Complex. Jacqueline Eberle moved to the The only downside to the area area about three-and-a-half years was the smell that never seemed to ago with her husband, planning to go away. find a home to raise a future fami- The smell was from the nearby ly in. The Splett family was blessed dump, the West Lake Landfill. Ra- with twins who are now 16 months dioactive material from the Man- old. Eberle just found out a few days hattan Project was dumped there in ago about the issue that is so close to 1973. Remnants of the waste have home and is very concerned. been seeping out to the rest of the “I want answers, clear answers,” community. said Eberle. “But more importantly In 2014, the smell became so bad I want this problem fixed immedi- that Republic Services, the compa- ately and every last bit of hazardous ny that owned the landfill, offered waste/material removed”. Splett a buyout who is now very un- This is just the tip of the iceberg. happy about the offer. Economist Peter Anderson has “Most concerning is the lack of spent more than 20 years studying transparency that Republic offered landfills and spoke about the worst- since the start,” Splett said. “For ex- case scenario of the radioactive ample in 2014 when the stench was material and the fire meeting. The terrible they offered a $500 nui- radioactive material would turn into sance fee for us to leave our homes a “dirty bomb.” while they attempted to address This would not be an explosion the smell by digging the ground up. according to Anderson. OF EPA COURTESY They didn’t mention it was toxic to “A dirty bomb is not nuclear fis- The arial view of the West Lake Landfill. An underground fire that started seven years ago made this site and the area around it a be there; the stink was the worst of sion,” Anderson said. “It’s not an health concern and grabbed national attention. the problems”. atomic bomb, it’s not a weapon of from the landfill. This radiation In 2013 the EPA Region 7 Ad- tions that need immediate action. A An underground fire, which mass destruction, but the dispersal would hit a main river that is used ministrator Karl Brooks reassured five-year plan is now in place from started at the landfill seven years of that radioactive material in air for commerce. the local residents that the area is the EPA to remove 70 percent of the ago, is causing extra particles to re- that could reach, depending upon The Environmental Protection completely safe. radioactive material. lease into the air. Living somewhere weather conditions, as far as ten Agency (EPA) classified West Lake “The water people drink is safe, The community is speaking out that smells is one thing, but living miles from the site could make it as a superfund site in 1990. A super- the air they breathe is safe,” Brooks with their issues about the EPA’s next to a potential radioactive di- impossible to have economic activ- fund site is a location in the U.S. that said during the meeting. plan, but only time will tell what will saster is another thing entirely. ity continue.” the EPA deems in need of a cleanup It seems they were wrong, be- really happen. “I have had thyroid cancer. My Even scarier is that the Missou- due to risk of human health or is a cause as of December, the West Lake next-door neighbors had two chil- ri river is less than a mile and a half risk to the environment. site was named one of the 21 loca- March 12, 2018 arts & entertainment 5 Roxie Rocks the Fox in 'Chicago' Musical Travonte Harris Another key moment was the Staff Writer introduction of Roxie’s future law- yer, Billy Flynn. Flynn, billed as the ast week, lights went up on greatest lawyer in Roxie’s Chicago, L“Chicago,” the famous musical is a millionaire and is introduced by John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob while keeping with the show’s sim- Fosse. The production took place plicity; however, let’s just say there at the prestigious Fox Theater. The are flowers and dancing girls. The simple set consisted of a band and song, “All I Care About is Love,” is a few props. The production used simply beautiful and well done. The dancing and singing to tell its story, Actor – played by Brent Barrett – and the show was modernized using does an amazing job. a little bit of current day slang. Now Roxie’s star shines bright- The crowd went wild when Chi- er than Velma’s, who in turn tries to cago’s flagship song, “All that Jazz” get Roxie to change from a solo to was performed. Even people who a duet. Roxie turns her down. But may not be into musicals could pick then a murderess heiress takes over out some of the songs. The numbers the headlines, making Roxie just like were very well done with a lot of Velma: yesterday’s news. Roxie is dancing. The play follows two mur- determined to be a star, and she lies, derers, Velma Kelly – played in this telling everyone she is pregnant. production by Lana Gordon – and Roxie sings about Amos, claim- Roxie Hart, played by Dylis Croman. ing that he is the father. However, The plot starts moving when no one notices him, so he sings the Roxie kills her lover at a nightclub. number “Mr. Cellophane,” which The band is used to add effect as is basically about nobody noticing Mrs. Hart kills her lover when he him. This number had a lot of in- tries to walk out on her. Roxie tries teraction from the audience as they to play the victim with her husband tried to support the underdog. Amos, telling him that the man was “When Velma Takes the Stand,” a burglar. was a very entertaining number as The next number has Roxie high well, as Velma tries to get Billy’s at- up on a tower as she sings about her tention. Billy and Roxie get into an husband played by Paul Vogt. She argument, but things get real for sings about how much she loves him Roxie after an inmate is executed. but how he’s not very smart. Roxie is acquitted. The press Amos figures out the man who leaves after something else makes died was Roxie’s lover after officials headlines. Roxie’s star no longer say his name. It’s not long before appears to shine. The story comes Roxie finds herself arrested. full circle when Velma and Roxie The next number, “Cell Block become a duo. They end the show Tango,” had a lot of crowd interac- shining together. tion. It’s another very recognizable Overall, “Chicago” at the Fox number from Chicago. There are a was a very good production. The group of mistresses. Each are mur- whole cast put on an amazing per- derers, and they tell their crazy sto- formance and it was incredibly en- ries about how they ended up in jail. tertaining and brought a fresh spin
The stories are so absurd that they & MAX VADUKUL DANIEL OF JEREMY COURTESY to a timeless classic. bring out a laugh from the audience Bianca Marroquin as merry murderess Roxie Hart. and are outright entertaining. nifer Fouché – is impressive in her to Mama.” She does very well vo- Also in this scene, Roxie meets her Mama Morton – played by Jen- performance of “When You’re Good cally, and the crowd responded well. idol, who is very stuck up. UMSL Triton Alex Yentumi has New EP out on Soundcloud, “Full Circle” Mike A. Bryan St. Louis, his subject matter cov- engineering.” Of his experience at Staff Writer ers everything from racial tensions UMSL, he feels, “Flexibility is awe- and community issues to zen wis- some here. I have been able to fig- niversity of Missouri-St. dom and spirituality. His approach ure out how to be my best version ULouis Alex Yentumi, senior, has a positive slant, while still stay- despite my varied struggles. The civil engineering – known as Zen ing real to his life and experiences. professionals here always gave me Mugen – raps “Been ill since a zy- A conscious rapper, comparisons to opportunities to succeed and had gote” in his debut EP “Full Circle,” classic Tribe Called Quest and De La faith for me to take chances and to available now on Soundcloud. A Soul can definitely be heard, with give me second chances.” When he’s bold statement, especially for the influences by The Roots and Guru’s not in class or working on music, he first line of a debut EP, but one that Jazzmatazz series. The best tracks likes to watch anime, play soccer, he follows up with plenty of support on the EP are produced by his fel- and study politics and psychology. from the rest of his debut. low LOOPRAT MC, Davie Napalm, Zen Mugen and the LOOPRAT Yentumi, along with fellow Tri- who produces the majority of LOO- collective are on an upward trajec- ton Will Berkowitz, senior, interna- PRAT’s recordings. tory, playing various shows in St. tional business, is a member of the Yentumi, born and raised in Uni- Louis and also touring throughout local jazz/hip hop collective, LOO- versity City, will graduate with hon- the Midwest. When the “Full Cir- PRAT. They both work on music as ors from the Pierre Laclede Honors cle” EP dropped last year, Zen Mu- members of LOOPRAT and on solo College. His ties to that neighbor- gen performed the whole EP at the projects. Yentumi’s EP includes sev- hood run deep, with all but two Firebird in support of Grieves, a rap- en tracks, three of which are pro- members of LOOPRAT also hailing per out of Chicago. duced by another LOOPRAT MC from University City. After grad- The best place to find informa- and producer, Davie Napalm; the uation, he said, “I’ll likely keep tion about Zen Mugen and the LOO- rest are borrowed tracks by Pete creating and getting certified as a PRAT collective is at www.looprat. Rock, Nujabes, Dilla, and The Sound professional engineer. Figuring out com, which has links to their mu- Providers. how to tour and maintain my profes- sic available online as well. Don’t Yentumi’s style is similar to the sional trajectory will be tough, but I sleep on this incredibly talented jazz/hip hop combination of LOO- OF LOOPRAT COURTESY like a challenge.” Ultimately, Yentu- UMSL Triton MC, and definitely PRAT, but with more ambient, lo- Zen Mugen debut EP “Full Circle” mi would like to go to law school. catch LOOPRAT at their next live fi, and experimental leanings. Some soundtracks of Cowboy Bebop and surprising due to the fact that he is He said, “Being a civil servant event. You will not be disappointed of the tracks are reminiscent of the Samurai Champloo, which is not a huge fan of anime. Hailing from is my objective through music and in either. 6 sports March 12, 2018 The Road to Greatness Begins for UMSL Softball
Roderick M. Wilbon in any way.” Sports Editor The Lady Tritons were in high spirits all day rooting for teammates he University of Missouri-St. and cheering from the dugout, while TLouis softball team made their the opposing team was much more way back home to chilling weather. subdued and quiet. Head coach The Tritons came off a long road Amanda Scott was relentless in trip at the National Training Cen- coaching, using every opportunity ter Spring Games, down in lovely to score runs and assess the team Clermont, Florida. The road trip for coachable moments. was a good one with the team win- “It feels great to come home to ning six of seven games. The team play for our fans and sleep in our has looked great and seemed ready own beds,” said Scott. “Our pitch- to start Great Lakes Valley Con- ing was fantastic, our battery did ference play in one of the hardest a great job, to hold that offensive conferences. team down for 14 innings.” Scott The Tritons took on Saginaw went on to say that, “Even when we Valley State (SVS) on March 9 in have a lead we want to keep play- a double-header day. The Tritons ing the game right. This is a tough looked really primed and coached league, every game is going to be up. Everything was clicking for the competitive. So we just have to be Tritons in this double-header. The consistent.” first game was won 7-1 and the sec- On March 10, the Lady Tritons ond game 7-0. The battery was re- began GLVC play against McKen- ally working in both games. Carly dree. Coming into the weekend,
Kingery, junior, nursing, pitched McKendree was 13-4 overall, not ex- WILBON/THE CURRENT RODERICK the first game almost to a complete actly a slouch, and they showed this The team rallies behind Selena Olson's home run. game shutout. She struck out sev- early. In the first game, the Tritons en batters and only gave up one run were slaughtered and the game was off a single homer from Courtney called after a score of 10-2. McKen- Reeves of SVS. dree scored five runs in the second In the second game CoCo Cara- inning alone, off a home run, three way, sophomore, elementary educa- walks, and a batter hit-by-pitch. tion, and Andee Tiffee, sophomore, The second game would be dif- secondary education, put together a ferent, as UMSL was quick to shake
shutout performance for the home off the first game. UMSL came out crowd. Tiffee took over in relief aggressive, putting hits together in in the fifth inning and managed to the first inning. They scored five keep runs off the board with bases runs in the first inning, with most loaded and no outs. She would go on of the damage being done by Jennah to relinquish the next three batters Perryman, senior, liberal arts, with of their duties. After that jam, it was one hit for two RBIs. Then Madi short work for the lady Tritons. Sundling, junior, political science UMSL batters jumped on SVS and pre-law, followed up with the early in both games. It helps a ton same production. when your catcher helps on both McKendree was not going away sides of the ball. Serena Olson, ju- though with two runs in the fourth nior, finance, catcher for the team, inning. Caitlyn Lowry homered, and caught a good game defensively but then Shelby Summer would double also contributed offensively in a big for another run for McKendree. A way. In the first game, she put up three-run bomb by Brooke Gajew- one RBI off one hit, but in the sec- ski tied the game 5-5 in the top of ond game she would homer for two the seventh inning. A hero would more ribbies. Reagan Osborn, ju- emerge for the Tritons in the bot- nior, nursing, did a ton of damage, tom of the seventh inning. Olson too. She had four hits and five RBIs would homer for two RBIs and end on the day to lead all hitters. the game 7-5 for a split with McKen- “I just went up there with no dree on the day. pressure on me and put the bat on The Lady Tritons face Wiscon- the ball,” said Olson. “We’re doing sin-Parkside in a double-header our job. Every pitcher knows their March 17 for their next home game. role, and I’m here to help them out
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RODERICK WILBON/THE CURRENT RODERICK CoCo Caraway pitching for the Triton win. March 12, 2018 opinions & news 7 Guest Op-Ed: Greitens’ Budget Seeks to Gut UM System, Shift Financial Burden to Students Jill B. Delston dents are leaving the state to go to Professor Philosophy other universities in border states because they made the investment Carol Jenkins in higher education. That net out- Professor Languages flow creates a brain drain that takes away from economic development.” t couldn’t have been easy for It doesn’t have to be this way. IDanielle even to show up to Social While the deck at the moment and Political Philosophy, let alone to seems stacked against Missouri bring her daughter to class and hold students and their families, politi- her own with the graduate students cians in Jefferson City will listen taking the course. Now, Danielle to their constituents -- if they make is a graduate student, getting her their voices heard. Don’t let your Master’s degree in Philosophy and silence support policies harmful to on her way to a successful career. your future and the future of Mis- Her story is the UMSL way. But it’s souri. Join with us, UMSL United, only possible in an environment that to send a powerful message to Gov- makes education accessible to all. ernor Greitens and the Missouri So we ask you: How much would legislature: The University of Mis- you like your tuition to rise next souri system is infrastructure vital year? How about 10 percent? How to our individual and shared success about more? What would you like to and to the prosperity of our state. COURTESY OF ABBY VANCE. OF ABBY COURTESY get in return for all those extra tu- Rising tuition rates, slashed budgets, and underfunded education systems have become common consequences of business-first Don’t destroy what makes Missou- ition payments? How about fewer Jefferson City legislation. ri great. Don’t eliminate this valu- scholarships; fewer programs, ma- Thus the system exemplifies pro- is, in short, an attack on equal op- vestments in the future. But we also able resource by draining its budget jors, degrees and classes; fewer fac- ductive infrastructure, in that the portunity and the democratization know that an education that ends to balance the state’s. Invest in us, ulty members in each department money invested in it pays high re- of information. Everyone loses. with high school is not enough for a reverse the harmful trend of under- and less advising for each student? turns in the form of higher wages There are things to like about state that wants to attract entrepre- funding, and reap the benefits of an While the Missouri House debates and state income. Despite the re- Greitens’ budget. For example, he neurs, tech industries, and research ambitious, successful, educated cit- Governor Greitens’ felony indict- sounding evidence testifying to the wants to put millions in K-12 edu- dollars from across the country and izenry. We can still save our school. ment, UMSL is dealing with the strength of the University of Mis- cation, demonstrating that he does the world. As President Choi has al- Speak out, sign our petition, write a fallout of Greitens’ budget proposal souri, state spending per student has understand the efficacy of such in- ready noted, “… many Missouri stu- letter. Let them hear from you today. to cut another $68 million from the decreased 22 percent since 2008 in already impoverished budget of the Missouri, with cuts in state support UM system while offering millions of $40 million in the last two years in tax cuts benefiting corporations. alone, leading to the loss of more In response, a bill under discussion than 500 jobs in the system just in now in Jefferson City would allow 2017. If the system were a private for tuition hikes at 10% above the employer, politicians would be up in rate of inflation. Increasing tuition arms about these job losses. So let’s would discourage many people from be clear: Missouri’s old budget was pursuing an education at all and a job killer and the one proposed by make it harder for those who did to Greitens would only be worse. complete it. We already rank 44th For UMSL, a campus serving out of 50 for spending on higher ed- many lower–income and first gen- ucation in the nation. How much eration students from underserved • Extra Large Suites lower should we go? communities, lowering investment Missouri requires educated cit- in the future and raising the costs of • Fully Furnished with Kitchens izens to thrive in a high-tech and education would be disastrous. Our • Studio, Bi-Level, 1, 2, & 3 globalized world. In fact, the stated students already work long hours preference of major corporations to finance their educations, often to Bedrooms Available looking to relocate or maintain a the detriment of their studies and • Daily Linen Exchange Available presence in a city here is for a high- progress towards their degrees. In ly trained and motivated workforce. a knowledge-based economy where • High Speed Wi-Fi The UM system exists to produce most well-paying jobs require a de- • 10 Computers & Printers this educated labor force. 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At the be- taken place in and around St. Louis. • Large Children’s Playground ginning of the symposium, John- In addition to the racial profil- • Basketball Court son said, “The voices of our youth ing, implicit bias, and cultural diver- are not heard often enough during sity training required for aspiring St. • 2 Libraries these conversations.” Louis police officers, Chief Hayden • Game Room The presence of the Ferguson is also working to introduce con- Middle School students served as stitutional rights training in which • Table Tennis tangible evidence of the attempt to trainees would work with law pro- • Outdoor Swimming Pool positively familiarize the commu- fessors from local universities. nity with members of law enforce- Officer Norman concluded the • Guest Coin-op Laundry ment. The focus of law enforcement event with a one-on-one interview on reaching out to youth is vital, with KSDK reporter Casey Nolen considering they are beginning to outside of the J.C. Penney Confer- 3570 N. Lindbergh Blvd. • St. Ann, MO 63074 open their eyes to the sociopolitical ence Center. climate in the wake of protests of O (314) 291-4940 • F (314) 291-5399 www.northwestairportinn.com 8 March 12, 2018 Mario Day Cigna To Buy Express Continues Past Scripts in Multi-Billion March 10 on Dollar Deal Google Maps Kat Riddler the Mario games appear. Pressing Managing Editor the icon will turn Google Maps into a Mario Kart avatar for your journey. ario from the popular video Google has added a hidden Eas- Mgame “Mario Bros.” was seen ter egg. If you tap the “?” box 100 on billboards and racing on google times, you’ll hear a 1-UP sound just maps this past week in honor of Ma- like in the classic Nintendo games. rio Day (March 10). Advertising for The feature is only available in the the day said "Mar10 Day." latest update of the Google Maps Google Maps released a week- app on both iOS and Android. long feature that allows users to Mario Kart was released in 1992 navigate as Mario like in “Mario on the SNES, followed by games like Kart.”Nintendo of America an- “Mario Kart 64,” “Mario Kart Wii,” nounced that the feature works once and “Mario Kart 8.” The newest to you input a destination and choose the Mario franchise would be a mo- OF JEFF ROBERSON COURTESY The Express Scripts headquarters have been on UMSL's campus since 2007. your vehicle as a car. By clicking the bile platform game, “Mario Kart “start navigation” button, the user Tour.” This is set to release in 2019. Joseph Salamon the year to take full effect. Though nothing is finalized, the will see a question mark box from News Editor Express Scripts headquarters joint press release from the compa- moved from Maryland Heights to nies implied that, though the com- ealth insurance company the University of Missouri – St. Lou- bined headquarters will be at Cigna HCigna purchased locally head- is’ campus in 2007, and has been a in Bloomfield, Conn., the Express quartered holding company Express staple to UMSL and a major eco- Scripts branch will still be head- Scripts for approximately $67 bil- nomic driver to the surrounding quartered in St. Louis. lion on March 8. The two companies community since it’s relocation over The press release also stated put out a joint press release on the a decade ago. that at closing, which could be as day of the agreement, detailing the According to Brian Feldt of the late as December 31, the “combined deal and what it may mean for both St. Louis Post Dispatch, a 30-acre company will make an incremental companies moving forward. plot of land partially owned by investment of $200 million in its In the deal, Cigna will be buying UMSL right next to the Express charitable foundation, to support Express Scripts for nearly $52 bil- Scripts headquarters became a local the communities in which it oper- lion while also taking on Express topic of conversation since March 8, ates, and with the continued focus Scripts’ nearly $15 billion dollars in as developers are unsure of Cigna’s on improving societal health.” debt. According to the joint press re- desire to keep jobs in St. Louis. The For more information on the lease, the transaction was approved existence of Express Scripts plays a merger, visit their website which of-
COURTESY OF NINTENDO COURTESY by both companies’ board of direc- big role in the marketing plan to sell fers video, press releases, infograph- Mar10 Day (Mario Day) continues through March 17 by using Google Maps. tors, but could take up to the end of the plot of land. ics, and more.
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