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~ King of the Ring: lJ M-St. April 26, 1999 The University of Missouri-St. louis Vol. 33 Issue 955 . . Loulsan Mark Bland hopes to enter the ranks of profession­ al wrestling. See page 5. Butler wins narrow victory Students choose split Vice-President -elect ticket as Reformation files grievance over slate takes other OfflCes alleged confrontation

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 B Y J OE H A R R I S BY JOE HARRIS senior editor senior editor Darwin Butler became the Student Student Government Association . ~ Box Office Dog: 'Lost and Government Association President-elect vice-presidential candidate Carrie Found ' -is a disasterclUs attempt on Friday after he edged out Reformation Mowen filed a grievance with the student at a romantic comedy .. slate candidate J acqueIme Anderson 325 to court against SGA presidential candidate See Page 8. 306 ll1 the voting. Darwin Butler, Monday. Butler said that he was happy with the Butler and Mowen were elected to ~ Fit To Be Tied: The arrival results and that the victory means a lot to their respective positions as president and of Spring means yet another him. vice-president in results announced opportunity to get bit by the "I was blessed, my prayers were Friday. fitness bug. answered," Buder said. "I really put my The grievance covers an alleged verbal See Page 3. heart in it. The job means something to me confrontation between Mowen and ... it may be a small thing to some people . Butler in The Underground earlier this NEWS FROM ALL OvER .. but to me month, as well as alleging several rules the accom­ infractions regarding Butler's campaign. Decision pli shment "On Wednesday, April 14, 1999, SGA Viral Jeopardy means some­ presidential candidate Darwin Buder and . thing and it myself exchanged words. During our dis- Stephanie Platt/The Cummt played at UNLV • stands for • cuss ion, Mr. Buder infoffiled me that he some thin g ABO.VE: Darwin Butler campaigns at works in Human Resources for the (V-WIRE) LAS VEGAS - worth sacrific­ Mirthday, Wednesday, while talking to University and could 'take my check,'" University of Nevada-Las Vegas lllg for." Janice Vails, coordinator of the Mowen stated in the grievance. students had the hance to tIT their Butler said African·American Scholars Retention The grievance said the discussion - Program luck on t he Slots o· LH~X and Splll he is ready to made Mowen feel threatened, so she told • LEFT: Junior Aaron Kohrs casts his the \~'heel of lVlisfonune, durmg get gomg and the other members of her Reformation vote Wednesday afternoon at the annual Sexuallr Transmitted that one of his slate. Mirthday. Balloting also took place D isease Awareness Day on the ------priorities will Reformation slate presidential candi­ Pida PlaL1 ednesday. Thursday during the late morning, date Jacqueline .I\nderson and Mowen Constitution be parking. early afternoon and evening. The event spoll"ored bv the Butler said the had scheduled a barbecue to meet with UNL Biology -+1- / 61 yirology gets approval parking issue voters on the following day, and Mowen clas, in conjunction with the said Butler, who heads an opposing slate, from SGA raises a coupJe ELECTION RES ULTS Student H ealth e nter, edu ted of questions indicated that he was going to attend. and informed rudents about the that he wants PRESIDENT Mowen said the decision was made by prevention of STDs with g:1me Assel'!1bly, answel·cd. Anderson to not allow Butler into the Darwin Butler...... 325.. 51..2% rood and oth r acrivici .. awaits vote It may" be barbecue because of the confrontation. Senior Jasen H os 'in, a biology one stUdent Jacqueline Anderson .•.30S .. 4B.2% uIf these words had not been spoken, major in he vir logy cia< s said from student paymg $1 0, Write-Ins •.••.••..•••.•.....••.• 4 •••. 0.6% if I did not feel personally threatened by entenaimnent :illowed the - ass to but if you [Buder], he would have been more than educate student. in a nonthreaten­ body. See think over the welcomed there and we would have greeted him like any other student," ill manner. whole student Carrie Mowen ..•...••... 446.• 92.3% "That way ~'e figured we'd be page 6. Mowen said. "Unfortunately due to the body or how Write-ins/None ..•••••...• 37 •. •• 7.7% more likely to get peopJe to ,top circumstances on Wednesday, not only ------many parking did he make me feel uncomfortable, but [by),n said Hoskin. "Before you students there are, think of the percentages COMPTROLLER he made the people I'm runnillg with f, can teach people you have to get they may be paying - those numbers get very uncomfortable also." their attention." larger," Butler said. "Now what is gomg on Bryan Shaw...... •.... 31.0 •. 54.6% When Butler ani.ved at the barbecue, Along with being a come tant '.vith the revenue? Andis the revenue antic­ Jana Johnson ••.•.••..... 256 .• 4S.1.% he was escorted out of the premises by on Viral Jeopardy, students could ipated? Those are the questions 'I would None •...... •...••...... •...• 2 •... 0.4% the canlpus police. enter a raffle to win prizes such as like answered." Butler said there was a discussion shot-glas es with th logo, «no Butler will be joined in office by twO between himself and Mowen on that glove, no love" gift cenificates and members of Anderson's Reformation slate, Wednesday, but denies saying anything compact discs. Educational pam­ Carrie Mowen and Bryan Shaw. Mowen Winners Italicized. phlets and a plethora of flavored Source: SGA Election Committee about taking her check. condoms were also proyided. see ELECTION, page 6 Stephanie Piatt/TIle Current see GRIEVANCE, page 7 Assistant professor of biology Marcie McClure, who teaches the virology clas. , said overall the event was a success. She also s:iid she receiyed some objection ro the Mirthday provides fun, distribution of condoms. ''There was 1 gentleman who canle up and said that the onry way to protect yourseif is through abstmence," said McClure. 'That is activities for students true, but the reality is, people haw

se..x." BY ANNE PORTER what altered ego of themselves. The Indian Many student and University organiza­ -. McClure added that she was staff associate Students Association was adorning many tions constructed booths at Mirthday. impressed with the work her biol­ The red and white striped box of pop­ bodies with henna tattoos for additional art University Health Services gave away ogy "tudents did to coordmatc corn reads, "Delicious, Nutritious." The and beauty. free bottled water for those thirsty and Wednesday event. nutritious aspects or this air-light concoc­ For those seeking entertainment of a squeezable brains to strengthen those mus­ "I dOll 't Wll11t me infOlmation tion are doubtful, but it worked as a good higher level, palm readings, and tarot card cles, dlld hopefulJy through the in creased to be left in the classroom. \,' c standby to cure relentless pangs of hunger readings were available. blood circulation, strengthen the mind. shouldn't keep om information to while waitillg in Ime at Mirthday. Tanika Hale is a junior in business. The Au.:.;.iliary Ser.. ices booth gave away ourse]ves/ said McClure. "\\'e The Imes were the worst aspect of ''The palm reader was very close in some cotton candy and the chance to name the have an obligation to educate Mirthday, and even they were well worth of the things she found. She told me where new University Center. Someone who is about this on our campus." the wait because there was a1"cays some­ I was from, which was correct, and my the lucky namer receives Sl 0 in gift cer­ thing most entertaining at the end of the major, which was correct, but some of the tificates from University Bookstore and Ime. other things she said I'm not so sure Food Service Consultants, Inc. Mirthday, the annual carnival at UM-St. about," Hale said. Student organizations were also giving Index Louis, offered an activity to satisfy every Meanwhile, in the tarot card line, many away fun things. The International Student palate. waited to fmd out about their futures. Organization decorated their booth with BULLETIN BOARD ••• .••••••..2 For the outdoor enthusiasts, there were Kris Chisolm is a sophomore in psy­ fla gs and would translate any name mto FEATURES •...... •..••••••• 3 Human Darts, the Bubble Run, and chology. Armenian or Russ ian. CO~1~~~ARY ...... 4 J ousting. The idea that somehow the "I hope to find out more about my The Japanese Student Association, SPORTS ...... • ...... 5 human body can be used as a dart on a career and love life. It's just to have fun, Korean Srudent Organization. Chinese Ci.AsSIFIEDS ....•.•.•...... 9 enormous inflatable dart board could only pretty much," Chisolm said. Srudent Association, and Chinese Student THE NERD TABLE ....•...... 9 be tried by the most valiant of srudents. The best aspect of Mirthday is arguably Association-Mainland also provided name MmTHDAY PHOTOS •.•••. •.• 10 For those of that degree of bravelY, the that everything is free, except of course, for translations for students and any other jousting provided an equal, if not a greater, the food, soda, beer, and wine. information students desired. News.room • 516-5174 challenge. The Bubble Run provided Deirdre Renay Gilkey is a communica- Various political organizations repre­ Advertising • 516-5316 . . unparalleled fun, without any real danger, tlOns maJor. sented themselves, such as the F em inist Fax • 516-6&11 except of comse, the participants feeling "I think that Mirthday is a great escape' Majority Leadership Alliance, the Stephanie Platt/The Current from the burden of 'writing papers and Reformation Slate, the Student like a hamster in one of those plastic run­ Freshman Tom Grevlich blows bubbles during studying. Mirthday is a good celebration. I, Government Association, and the North (lfur renf nmg spheres. Wednesday's annual Mirthday celebration. -ar; · County Young Democrats. ---=====~ JDoo ftB@ For those seeking aesthetic entertain­ myself, visited varioLls booths ... and I am For all the colorful sights of Mirthday 1999 ment, two caricaturists would give them actually going to have my palm read and check out our special photo spread on page www.umsl.eduj maybe a caricature taken,u Gilkey said. see M IRTHDAY, page 7 studentlife I current their own take-home momento of a some- 1.0. Page 2 'UCbe QCurrent April 26, 1999

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Featuring: Featuring: Children Afro-Cuban Ensemble Intera~tive Workshop UM-St. Louis Music Department Multicultural/Diversity Workshops: The Honorable William Gray, III • Hispanic/Latino Cultures President, CEO- The College Fund/UNCF • African Presence in Mexico As head of America's oldest and most • Asian American Cultures successful black higher education assistance • African Famfly History and Genealogy organization,' Mr. Gray has led the College Fund to new fundraising records while cuttine Vendors/Cultural Booths costs, expanding programs and services. Entertainment: Performances by Ptah Williams and Joia (Brazilian) Denise Thimes Unity (African Dtaspora) Rragamuffin (World Music) The Boney Goat Band (Blue Grass) Oasoulinme (Hip-Hop) EI Caribe Tropical (Latin Music) Folkloric Group Columbia (Columbia Dance) Dub Dis (Reggae) April 26 , 1999 · Page 3

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As if we didn't have enough to deal with already. There's the crisis Relations at in Kosovo, 'the total loss of moral­ BY A NNE PORTER thought we would have them back a second time," attendence, vendors will be selling wares, clothing, . ity in the Oval Office, the steadily staff associate DeLoach-Packnett said. jewelry, and books all day at World Fest '99. expanding hole in the ozone layer, UM-St. The UM-St. Louis Office of Multicultural From 9 a.m.-ll a.m., a Children's Interactive ''The Office of Multicultural Relations wanted , and the blatant disrespect of the Relations/Academic Affairs offers many pro­ Workshop will entertain the children in atten­ to say to the campus community, students and sanctity of marriage, just to name a ( grams and services, such as individual student con­ dance, which is led by the UM-St. Louis Center faculty alike, and as well, we wanted to share mth few. At least the banana wars have Louis is sultations; academic workshops, network pro­ for Human Origin and Cultural Diversity. the larger community the significance of diversity, finally ended. But, now we have to grams, test-taking seminars, and support service The "Celebration of Diversity" will begin and we can only share it by creating an atmosphere worry about random shootings on semmars. about 11 a.rn. The "Celebration" consists of per­ that mil bring about a better understanding of var­ school grounds. sponsorzng In addi ~ion to all these services, this weekend formances of Asian-American music, martial arts ious cu ltures," DeLoach-Packnett said. I don't mean to make light of Multicultural Relations/ Acade{uic Affairs will demonstrations, Ralph Bunch students, El Gmpo Because the St. Louis community and the UM­ the subject. In fact, I haven't been sponsor a Multicultural Awareness festival called Latinoamericano De San Luis, Inc., a Native St. Louis population continues to grow in diversi­ this senous about an issue for World Fest ''World Fest '99." American dance, and the Harambee Institute. ty, a definite need for this understanding of differ­ some time. I'm just totally at my Gwendolyn DeLoach-Packnett is the director All of these events take place at the J. C. Penney ent cultures exists. wit's end. . of Multicultural Relations/Academic Affairs. Conference Center until 1:30 p. m. when atten­ About 150 people participated in the first All of this crap is getting way '99, a week- ''We've .never brought in a nationally-known dance prize drawings will occur. Multicultural Festival. \ out of hand. On one side of the speaker, and we are bringing in William Gray III, "Because this is an institute of higher learning, 'We are, therefore, wanting to enlarge it and globe, we have people killing each who is president and CEO of the United Negro we wanted to present the academic side of things expand. Our hope is that hundreds will partici­ other in the name of God. On the end series of College Fund. H e believes in a nation of diversity pate," DeLoach-Packnett said. other side, children are blasting and its importance to our world," DeLoach­ ------"------In order to accomplish this, some aspects of away their peers with sawed off Packnett said. the organization were approached differently. shotguns while onlookers blame events and Before Gray speaks, which will be from 7 p.m.- t .• ur hope is.tha.t ...h~n~red$ These include more publicity (in The Post the devil. 8 p.m. on Friday, the Afro-Cuban Ensemble of O'" / Will partiCipate. Dispatch and The Riverfront Times), an all-day Why? That's a very good ques­ the UM-St. Louis Music Department will per­ Saturday event, vendors, more outside groups • Ion programs form. After Gray speaks, Ptah Williams, a locally -Gwendolyn DeLoa ch-Packnett participating, and the addition of a nationaLly­ Unfortunately, known jazz artist, will perform with Denise director of the Office of Multicultural known speaker. Relations/ Academic Affairs no one seems Thimes, a talented blues singer. ''We were pleased mth the response of the stu­ to know the designed to "It will be an opportunity to meet William dent body last year, but it could be significantly answer. I've Gray and mingle with others. Community per­ ------,,------better. This is primarily for our students. We want quit trying . to sons from diverse groups have been invited, as as well as the entertainment. So after the work­ our students to be part of the entire experience," understand bring the well, of course, as the campus community," shops, we ",rill . . . have a celebration of divers ity, DeLoach-Packnett said. why. It see:ns AMY LOMBARDO DeLoach-Packnett said. entertainment, [and] various cultures," DeLoach­ If interested in volunteering for World Fest '99, to me that It's Features Editor Saturday's activites ",rill begin at 9 ~m. ",rith a Packnett said. please contact Linda Sharp in Multicultural like pondering . diversity of plenary session on multiculturalism and diversity. The various entertainers, which will all perform Relations. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt and the meaning of life. No one is ever After the plenary session, the workshops will every hour on the hour, offer a taste of all differ­ button to help identify them as volunteers at the going to figure it out. Oh, I know begin. The workshops will cover topics such as ent kinds of music and culture. The performers festival. there will be theories and hypothe­ the planet to D iversity in America, Hispanic/Latino Cultures, include Joia (Brazilian) , Unity (African Diaspora), "Weare very excited. It has been a lot of work, ses and educated guesses. But does the African-American Presence in Mexico, Asian ­ Rragamuffin 0Y/ arid Music), and The Boney Goat but we believe in diversity, so it is well worth every it really matter? It's not going to American Cultures, and African-American Band (Bluegrass). Other perfom1an ces include effort," DeLoach-Packnett said. make a damn bit of difference. It's the campus' Historv and Genealogy. Dasoulinme (Hip-Hop), El Caribe Tropical World Fest '99 is free and open to the public. not going to stop any future dra­ ''These individuals came last year and did an (Latin music), Folkloric Group Columbia For more information, call the Multicultural mas with the same plot from run­ outstanding job. From the evaluations, unani­ (Columbian dance), and Dub Dis (Reggae) . Relations/Academic Affairs Office at (3 14) 516- ning their course. doorstep mously all of them were well-received, and we To offer another tas te of the diverse cultures in 6807. What can we do about it? Also, a good question. I honestly do not think that we can do anything about it. It may be something that Spring marks time to keep we cannot control, predict or cor­ rect. There's no quick-fL, for this one, and I think people fmd that scary as hell resolutions, get in shape You see, I was literally dumb­ founded when I heard about the first incident. I continued to be BY SHAVON PERKINS chemically similar to morphine. Exercise increas­ shocked every time after that, until of The Current staff es the output of endorphins and gives you a nat­ now. But then I thought, why is As the barometer rises, so do hem lines, and ural high. everyone so surprised? It makes most of us notice that winter's festivities (or lack "If you're having a bad day, exercise will elevate perfect sense. Kids can be cruel, thereof) added a few pounds. With spring comes your mood," C lark notes. teachers can be tough. High school a sense of renewal, a time to remember your New But exercise is not a quick fix. It is important to can be hell for those who don't "fit Year's resolutions and start taking better care of maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout the years lll." Student fantasies involving the body. In the back of our minds we know we to avoid heart disease for us all. school bombs and massacres Where do you li ke to are going to have to get into a swimsuit at some There are two typ es of risk factors which con­ frighteningly similar to recent time, and so the pressure sets in. It's time to hit tribute to heart disease, those which we have no events are not exactly new. There the gym! control over, and those we can control. The four have been "bullies" and "nerds" as hang out? For most of us, exercise is seen as a chore, ri sk facto rs that are uncontrollable are gender, long as I can remember. The story­ something we should do but don't. In fact 60-80 race, age, and heredity. Taking into consideration line hasn't changed, only the props percent of Americans are not exercising regularly. all the risk factors, Clark believes that exercise is "I like to go to the Riverport. I like are different. What used to tum We all know it is good fo r us, a necessary compo­ the most important factor in avoiding ca rdiovas­ into a cafeteria fist fight has now hanging on the lawn, it's a lot of . nent of good he ~lth, but still we drag our feet in cular di sease. evolved ~to fatal gunfire. fun. You can sit with a group of this area. "Of the risk factors you can control, all have a It's ' Just progress, right? friends and enjoy the music. You A UM-St. Louis exercise physiologist says that relationship to exe rcise," Clark said. Government officials and big "'rigs can meet a lot of interesting peo­ the best type of physical exercise is "whole body, For example, high bl ood pressure can be m od­ everywhere continue to produce ple." large muscle activity, things that work large mus­ erated by exercise and the same can be said of insane amounts of artillery and cle groups as rhythmically as possible." Bruce body fa t. Cholesterol, stress, and diabetes are also -Tracy Leebolt develop new and irr),proved chemi­ Clark, associate professor of physical education at risk factors that exercise affects in a positive man­ Freshman/ Chemistry cal weapons. Yet, society is con­ UM-St. Louis offers many tips for the young and ner. fused when kids use guns and old alike. Most of us know this already, bu t we still avoid homemade bombs to kill unsus­ "For optimum heart health, it is important to exercise like it were a never-ending term paper. So pecting bystanders. develop a lifestyle not focused around exercise and how does one get started on an exercise program "I work at the Cheetah down on How can it be acceptable to dieting, but rather developing healthy habits and that they will actually stick to? Washington. M.P. O'Reilly's has a murder thousands of innocents in incorporating them into your daily li fe," Clark Bruce Clark offers this advice: "Incorporate a far-away land but a national out­ laid back environment and it's nice said. exercise in your life. For example, instead of say­ rage when 15 lose their lives in because most people know each Clark is also director of the Active Adult ing 'let's do lunch' to a frie nd, try ' let's go for a Colorado? I'm sorry, but that per­ other." Program at UM-St. Louis which offers Yoga, life­ walk.' Make it fun and rotate activities so that you spective seems a little au t-of­ time sports, and low-impact aerobics for older don't ge t bored." -Greg Kilper whack to me. adults in the community . The average age in the Being motivated is also key . Junior Raben I hear people blame music and Senior/ Physics program is around seventy. Clark points out that McCulley, a business and criminal justice major video games that are filled m th growing old doesn't mean that one should slow works out seven days a week. violence for the mentality of the down. McCulley notes that "There is a guy at my gym children who snap. Where do they "Half of changes which lead to declining health who is 88 and still running. H e's an inspiration for think the artists and creators get "The only thing I do is go to the are related to lifestyle changes, and not the aging m e," their material from? Sure, thev are movies.'.. I'll watch any type of process, ~ said C lark. He adds that "when older C lark als o adds that exercise does not have to creative folk, b~t they didn't ~ull it movies, except romance." adults put their feet up to relax after retirement, mean going to the gym. Exercise should be con­ all out of thin air. It's based on the lack of exercise causes muscle loss." The venient, so that you are more likely to do it. And reality. -Laila AJ-Zakwani American College of Sports Medicine suppOrtS that is not an easy task for most of us. Senior It seems to me that the core of Sophomore/ Psyc hology this line of thought. The ACSM is made up of Sami Iqbal, a sociology major agrees. the problem runs much deeper physicians, nurses, physical therapists, instruc­ "Last year I worked out three to four times a than anyone wants to admit. tors, and exercise physiologists who are currently week, but this year with my schedule it is more of Instead of focusing so much on wmking to educate others about exercise for older a chore. My ideal form of exercise is just playing why it happens or trying to place adults. This should be a concern for all of us, Sports with friends," he said. blame, all I can do is grieve for the "In the summer I hang out in young and old. In the next fifteen years, it is esti­ You can make small changes in your daily rou­ loss of life and the tremendous tur­ the Loop and like to meet peo­ tine to increase activity. For example, take the moil of the survivors and the fami­ mated that 70 million baby boomers will move ple. I like the Loop because you into the older adults category. Keeping them stairs instead of the elevator. Don' t circle the mall lies. And, I can remember how pre­ see different kinds of people." healthy is quite a task, but exercise can help . looking fo r the best parking spot; rather, park far­ For example, Clark said that older adults with ther away and walk. cious my own life and the lives of •Thebe Bagwasi arthritis can benefit from the low impact exercises There is something for everyone, young and my loved ones really are, and Senior/ Biology remember to appreciate that. which help to loosen up joints. Exercise can also old. Whether it is dancing, gardening, biking, or contribute to your moods with the help of endor­ wa lking the dog, everyone can benefit from more phins, a chemical secreted by the brain which is exercise. Page 4 \[be Qrurrent April 26,1999

How to Respond Earning karma at THE STUDENT VOICE OF UM·ST. Lotils Editorial Board , the grocery store David Baugher Editor in Chief Joe Harris I met Elmer at the Shop 'n Save meat freezer, right in front of the Managing Editor & sausage section. He recommended the maple-tlavored sausage. Editorial Page Editor Mail I liked sausage about as much as I enjoyed talking to Elmer, which Letters to the editor Fax is to say not very much. Have you ever been trapped by a lonely elder­ Telephone ly person who suddenly feels the inexplicable need to converse with "Our Opinion " r~(lects the 7940 Natural Bridge Road (314) 516-6811 E-mail (314) 516-5174 you on pretty well any and every subject under the sun. That was opinion oj the editorial boat'd St. Louis, MO 63121 [email protected] Elmer. You try to walk away. You try to look occupied. You try all the subtle and some of the not so subtle signals to indicate that you did not budget this much time in your schedule for pleasantries in the freezer aisle with total strangers and you must get on ",':ith your life OUR OPINION now. It does no good. Elmer is immtme to the social graces. He feels the need to talk and you feel the horrible responsibility to listen. Mirthday dies I told Elmer that I did not care for sausage Campus department because of the cholesterol. Tlus proved to be a tactical mistake on my part because it turned out that Elmer had a great many opinions on sets shining example for two hours the subject of cholesterol. Elmer infomled me that he was 79 years old and he had eaten sausage all his life and it hadn't hurt him any. The Issue: Life, they say, is in the little things, ~L ' it is all the more Why must the mirth be interrupted yet again? "W~ell, doctors say-" I tried weakly. "DOC­ important that small gestures mean a lot. Two of those ges­ Auxiliary Services An otherwise stellar Mirthday has again been TORS ... !!!" Elmer began what promised to tures were evident last week when Auxiliary Services made a gave students the marred by the inexplicable two-hour gap be another extensive exposition of his viev.'s . D A v loB AUG HER chance to name the couple of small but important offerings to the cause of stu­ between two and four p.m. that plagues it every Elmer told me that he was 79 and that he Editor-in-Ch ief dent involvement. new U. Center at their year. The event which begins at 10 a.m. is always had had the same doctor for thirty years. The department'S Mirthday booth allowed students to a campus J.ffair to be proud of but its closure at Elmer said he had very little use for doctors. Elmer seemed to have booth during sugges t a name for the new tudent Center now under con­ twO often drives away crowds and booth-keepers very little use for many things, doctors, the Food and Drug Mirthday. They also stuction on the North Campus. The idea of taking sugges­ alike. Inevitably, by the time the event reopens at Administration, television, Democrats .. ' tions was announced at an SGA meeting months ago when it By the way, had I seen that girl on TV '\vho alleged Bill Clinton had had a beam for stu­ IL'ur most of the folks have gone away. The was suggested that student representatives contact their orga­ raped her? What did I think? "Umm, well, I dunno .. ." I began, edg- dents to sign their crowds dissapate and those manning the organi­ nizations and then come up with possible names for the 109 away. name to which will be zations' booths must either pack their wares Center. Elmer intelTUpted and told me he was 79 years old and had never placed in the Center. back to their quarters only to haul them back Eventually, it was decided to give the student body as a seen such a disgraceful president. How dreadful, and the government two hours later or be forced to stand at a dor­ whole the chance to voice their opinion. This was definately was in a terrible state. All those bureaucrats, and the FDA, and those mant booth waiting patiently for the early after­ We Suggest: a better idea since it truly represents an effort to take the television doctors who scare everybody over perfectly good sausage. .. Why. if those doctors knew anything they'd hang out a shingle pulse of the entire student body, rather than just those Stu­ noon m,~sses to return. They never do. This was a good idea instead of being on TV ... What is the world corning to? In all his 79 dents that are active in organizations. lt is not surprising then that most organiza­ years it seemed Elmer had never seen the planet in such a sorry state. because it got the Auxiliary Services also came up with a second idea to pro­ tions decide to simply go home after the first students involved session, leaving late-arrivers to meander aban­ r don't remember how I finally escaped Elmds clutches, though I mote involvement with the new U C enter. For posterity's recall it was not easy. Then aaain, what does it matter? Okay, so he doned booths amongst the deserted aisles. The and more campus sake, they allowed students the opportunity to sign their took ten minutes of my life that I wlll never see again. I'm still young; fo ur-tQ- ix reopening may attract a few hardy departments should names to a beam that will later be placed in the enter's struc­ I can spare it. Elmer, after all, " as not a bad guy, just a talkative one. souls but most don't think it worth the bother. model that. ture. Anyway, perhaps a chance to e-am karma in the grocery store isn't Both ideas show the kind of student-oriented thinking ome would say the mass exodus would hap­ such an aVlful thing. W110 knows, someday, I may need it. Maybe that others on this campus would do ,veil to emula te and that pen anyway, even if the party were scheduled to around the year 2055, when some yet-to-be-born twenty-three-year­ So what do you students should do more to dem;Ul d. It is fitting that the new continue through the two dead hours. This may old coJlege student, is forced to listen politely to the opinionated Student Center bear a name on which students have had be true, but we owe it to the campus to tn; to meanderings of another old coot, while wishing he was somewhere think? input and that a beam in the C enter should be marke d with bring the mirth back. Maybe next year UM-St. else .. . Let us hear from you some evidence of the student body which helped the project Louis could try a continuous 10 a.m.-6 p.m. come to fruition. on this or any issue in Mirthday. Perhaps the continuity would keep at In this case, Auxiliary Services has displa ed the sort of least few students around for an extra helping of a letter to the editor. attitude that some other parts of this campus have sorel cotton candy at one of the campus' most antici­ Hockey bids farewell lacked in the past. For this, the department should be con­ pated annual events. current@jinx .umsl.edu gratulated. to' he Great One'

j Very few athletes ever rise above their sport, let alone transcend LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I the whole SPOrtS world. When one of these special athletes comes I along, fans flock to them, the media flock to them, ami nobody ever seemS to be able to let go. Wayne Gretzky was one of these special athletes. He, like Facing the problems of UM-St. Louis Michael Jordan in basketball, raised his Sport to another level. Unfortunately, sports fans now have to say goodbye to Gretzky as they did to Jordan just three man ths before. ' Why is it that UM-St. Louis: -Hopes to encourage living on campus yet provides no weekend Dubbed "The Great One" at age nine, Gretzky burst on the -Likes to demolish attractive, older buildings (i.e., Me. meal service? scene as a 17-year-old phenom for the Edmonton Oilers. He Providence) ? -Wants to discourage driving from place-to-place on campus but scored 51 goals and recorded 86 assists in 80 games as a rookie, but -Continues to partially support a radio station which is not for has inconvenient shuttle service? the best was yet to come. student use (KWMU)? These are just a few questions that still trouble me. I admit every H e would go on to lead the Oilers to four Stanley C ups, and he -Is one of the few major St. Louis higher educational institutions institution has problems. Overall, I like UMSL-but it certainly is scored over 200 points in four out of five seasons from 1981-1986. During that span, he averaged over 207 points a season. No other without a presence in Downtown or Midtown St. Louis? not a perfect institution. player in the history of sports has put up those kinds of numbers, -Builds a new University Center with so much administrative and and no other player in N HL history has ever scored 200 points in retail space? -Joe Frank a season. This would be like Jordan averaging over 50 points per game during a five-year span. He was traded (sold) to the Los Angeles Kings prior to the 1988 season. GUEST C OMM ENTARY Gretzky brought hockey from the snow belt of Canada to the sun belt of the United States. His popularity made it possible for teams to be successful in markets such as Anaheim, Phoe~i x, Dallas, Tampa Bay, Miami, and Nashville. A few thoughts on the Littleton incident Before Gretzky moved to Los Angeles, who would have ever thought of the possibility of a heated rivalry between Dallas and Phoenix? I graduated from Lafayette High School in 1995. When I attended May 19, 1998-An 18-year-old student, three days before graduat- In 1993, Gretzky guided the Kings to the high school, there were many groups who could be considered danger- ing, allegedly began shooting in the parking lot of a Fayetteville, Tenn. Stanley Cup finals where they would lose to ous like the "Trench coat Mafia," and I have no doubt that other peo- school. The student was accused of fatally shooting a student who was the Montreal Canadiens. Along the way, pie could attest to the fact that their high schools had the same "dan- dating his ex-girlfriend and is currently awaiting trial. Gretzky played what is arguably his best gerous" groups. The reason for that suspicion is that these people have May 21, 1998-A Springfield, Ore. IS-year-oid is awaiting trial after game in the Western Conference finals talked about gangs and fights between various gangs. Even when I was allegedly fatally shooting two students and twenty other people at a against the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was growing up in the St. Louis area, I remember hearing sto- high school. His parents were later found killed at their game seven in a packed Maple Le~f Gardens, ries on the 10 p.m. news about shootings at local malls. home. when Gretzkv silenced the crowd with a hat

What I do not remember is being completely sickened Then there is the culmination to all these shootings which trick and will~d his Kings into the finals . JOE HARRIS by shootings of students and teachers at high schools, happened Thursday, April 20, 1999. Two students, 18 and 17, In 1997, Gretzky and Mark Messier (one Managing Editor places where learning should be taking place. fatally shot 12 students and a teacher at Columbine High of his old Edmonton teammates) led the Since 1997, seven major shooting sprees have been School, then turned the guns on themselves. Rangers into the Eastern Conference finals. It would be the l~st committed at schools. These shootings, may have been, in the beginning, isolat- ' time Gretzky would see the playoffs. • October 1, 1997-A Pearl, Miss. 16-year-old male was ed incidences, but as their numbers grow and their results Gretzky played in 1,485 regular season games. He scored 894 goals and recorded 1,962 assists. Not only does he hold the record sentenced to life in prison after being accused of killing his become. more deadly, society needs to take a second look at for most goals ever scored in the NHL, he has more assists than mother, then going to school and shooting nine students, ANNE PORTER what is causing these shootings. any other player in the history of hockey has points. two fatally. Guest Commentary Is it that parents and teachers are inattentive to students? Is . Gretzky was also an exceptional playoff performer. In 208 play­ December 1, 1997-A West Paducah, Ky. 14-year-old at Heath it the acceptance of violence in our American society? Is it the belief off games he scored 122 goals and had 260 assists for 382 playoff High School killed three students and wounded five others, leaving one that pulling a trigger will solve the problems when the world turns points. Aside from the four Stanley Cup titles with Edmonton, female student paralyzed. The student is serving life in prison after upside down? Gretzky also won the Conn Smythe Trophy (Stanley Cup play­ pleading guilty due to mental illness. Only one certain deduction can be drawn from these shootings and offs MVP) tv;~ice . March 24, 1998--'-Two males, ages 13 and 11, shot firearms from a that is far too many teenagers have access to guns. That, I doubt, will However; Gretzky is more than just a player who achieved wooded area, wounded ten people, and fatally shot four females and a be eliminated soon. greatness through awards and championships. Some of his records teacher at a Jonesboro, Ark. middle school. What I suggest is that everyone should take a look into their neigh- may never be broken, and the memories he has given a generation As both subjects have been convicted of murder in the juvenile borhoods and their families. Look not for messages that someone is will never be forgotten. courts, they can beheld up to age 21. going to go out on a shooting spree, but for support and understand- No hockey fan will ever forget where they were when they saw April 24, 1998-An Edinboro, Pa. 14-year-old is waiting for a trial ing and help in dealing with matters that turn worlds upside down. him break Gordie Howe's goal scoring record or his unforgettable after allegedly shooting to death a science teacher at an eighth-grade By turning to family and friends, maybe Columbine will be the last performance at this year's All-Star game when he took MVP hon­ dance in the banquet rOOm before other students. of the shooting sprees. ors. In retirem-ent Gretzky is more than just a superstar. He is Mr. Hockey. . April 26,1999 'Qrij.e QCurrent Page 5

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=~~;~ .. Grudge against Learning the ropes ... Clark simply won't go away UM-St. Louisan Bland looks to I am a person who can hold a grudge for years. In some cases a grudge can last forever. I have such a grudge. It is against for­ mer St. Louis Cardinal and cur­ make his Mark in pro wrestling

rent River City Rascals manag­ BY DAVE KINWORTHY high level places. I am really holding off right er Jack C lark. staff associate now to get more fluid in my moves before I Clark was once to the One of the most exciting new forms of move up." Cardinals what Mark McGwire sports entertainment today is professional With some of the trademark moves that currently is to the team- the ·wrestling. The wars between the N""WO and today's ""Testiers have, Bland has one that big bat in the middle who can the rest ofWCW or even the Corporate Teanl some might have heard of. put one over the fe nce in key against the WWF make for thrillers. "My trademark move is the stunner, like sltua tlOns. Mark Bland, a communication major at Stone Cold Steve Austin," Bland said. "In my When it came to the UM-St. Louis, hopes to be competing with organization where I started off, nobody uses Cardinals' stretch runs in 1985 these superstars one day. that move. That is my move. One of my and 1987, Clark helped put Bland began his wrestling career due to an favorite moves is a cmcifix roll-up. You catch them in the playoffs both sea­ unfortunate incident in his life. the guy off guard and swing arolmd all over sons. "The deal was that my bes t friend and I his body ·without touching him, really, and Clark was the x-factor and were going to do it and hopefully be a tag end up pinning him." put up MVP numbers in his team," Bland said. "I had some minor Bland has had many a career move in his time with the Cards. wrestling background, but what happened W:IS stint at lflvl-St. Louis. To put it lightly, I hate Jack my best friend Jason got killed. I went into a "When I started off in college here, the first Clark. depression for awhile. I was sitting at home thing I was going to be was a police officer," • It all one cL,y, and I said, 'Look, I have to do this. Bland said. started late This is something we had planned on doing.'" "From there I went into mathematics and in the 1987 "Liquid Ice," as Bland is called, is still at the did that for about two years and figured out season. The beginning of his wrestling career, but remains really quickly that there was a lot more to do. Cardinals persistent and optimistic. I then went over to mass communication and were playing "Right now, I am still considered a rookie with the major, it has helped me in the the Padres, in wrestling, " Bland :lid. "Most rookies are "lVTestling business. A lot of guys do not have and I had rookies for thei[ first two or three years. It is a high position· in their organization because been looking a hard way to go. As far as tides go, I am a for­ the manager does not want them to say the mer tag team champion, and I just got done wrong thing to the media." forward to Stephanie wrestling for the junior light heavyweight With the wrestling business continuing to the game KEN DUNKIN UM-St. Louis student Mark Bland puts an armlock on fellow wrestler Chris Knight --~~~~~-- [ ti de] the past two month in a row." grow, Bland's hopes for the future remain from the sports editor in practice at the South Broadway gym last week. Through his experience, Bland has met high along \\'ith his goals. moment my some big-time tars in the ~\Te s tlin g business. go. myself in condition so that I can possibly get "Possibly a run at the WWF heavyweight uncle Jim had asked me to go. "I have worked out "\\>1th alot of big names "You want to know the tmth, the tmth is looked at by somebody in the future." tide," Bland s~id. "I really would like to get my We got to the game early as before," Bland said. "1 have ·worked Oll t ""i.th that there is nothing to like about the It may appear as if the road to success is a hands on that title. I have a fake one hanging getting autographs was the Cowboy Bob art n and Hunter Hearst wrestling business " Bland said. "You have dead end for Bland, but he believes otherwise. in my room at my house. coolest thing in the world to Helmsley." fans and you can ge t money. But the way to "Actually I am a lot better off than a lot of "I have a note above it that points down me. This profession would eem an easy one go about them is a tough road. I have to bust guys are," Bland said. "I am training with and says someday I will replace it ~vith the n:al We walked around the stadi­ for some, but Bland s."1id it is a tough way to my tail in the weight room everyday to keep some guys who have a chance to go to some one." um, first getting Lance johnson's autograph, then ~ , Padres Dave Leiper and Bruce Bochey. Being a voung kid, Tennis Inishes strong though, I wanted Cardinals Throwing strikes • • • autographs. They were, after • all, my favorite team in the world. In GLVC t 'ourname,nt We went over by the left Gyllenborg said. "We really felt and still feel field fence by the Cardinals' BY DAVE KINWORTHY staff associate that we can play with them talent-wise. The batting cage. Then he walked Going into the Great Lakes Valley guys had the desire to place third, but they out, Jack "The Ripper" Clark, Conference tournament, the Rivermen were just did not play well." from behind the wall. He was seeded fourth and faced Northern With the Rivermen placing fourth in the walking w ith Steve Lake Kentucky in the first round. GLVC, Gyllenborg is satisfied, but knmvs towards the dugout. The Rivermen defeated Northern his team will be a force to reckon with in th~ It was several hours before Kentucky 5-3 in a battle which was much future. the game, and the two didn't closer than at first glance. "Fourth is fine and a very satisfying seem to be in any hurry to get "We played very well," Head Coach Rick year," Gyllenborg said. "We think we are to the dugout. So I asked Gyllenborg said. "It was hard fought. We better than that. I think we are challenging politely, "Mr. Clark, could you won two out of three doubles and then dur­ for the two or three spot. Right now please sign my glove?" ing singles, Scott Goodyear was in control Southern Indiana is the best. I do not know I was ecstatic when h e and we lost at two singles and three singles. how well we would have to play to beat stopped and looked in my Four, five, and si.."1( singles went to three sets them. [We] would have to play miraculous­ direction. After a few seconds, to add to the drama. Five and six singles ly to beat them." they began walking back came back to win the third set to put us The men's tennis program has come towards the dugout ignoring ahead 5-3. It was not only close and nerve- . from a sub-.500 team a few years ago to a any plea that I had. People racking, but it was good tennis." team that contends for the GLVC title, and around me were astounded. UM~St. Louis then took on Southern Gyllenborg is anxious to see what his team Why wouldn't he sign the auto­ Indiana an hour later and were defeated in can do next year when they lose nobody graph? second round play 5-0. from this year's squad. I couldn't quite understand "Once we got [fourth in] conference and 'The neatest thing about this team was it. It wasn't as if I was an adult played Southern. Indiana in the second on the way home, and after ~e got home in ~ looking to pawn off my auto- round, it was unfortunately evident that we the parking lot," Gyllenborg said, "they graph for quick cash. I was a Stephanie Platt/The Current were not going to beat them," Gyllenborg were already talking about conference 2000. ~ nine year old kid wanting to get Riverwomen pitcher Megan Kuebler delivers a fastball in a game against Lewis said. "They were really tough and went I have never had that in a group. The leader­ an autograph of the player that on Apr. ll. The Riverwomen will face Wisconsin-Parks ide in the first round of through us pretty quickly in doubles. They ship is there, the. desire is there, the motiva­ I had looked up to for years. the Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament this Friday. The Riverwomen never really allowed us to get out of the tion is there. I later understood why enter the tournament as the fourth seed with a 12-6 record in GLVC play. starting blocks." "I have six seniors coming back and Clark didn't sign the auto­ In the third place match between UM-St. wanting to set some goals for conference graph. Quite simply, he is a Louis and SIU-Edwardsville, the Rivermen already. I have already got guys working out jerk. kept it close, but STU-Edwardsville eventu­ and tallcing about next year. They are a good He later feuded w ith Tony ally was victorious. gr~ up of guys who have high, but realistic Gwynn-one of the nicest Streak buoys R-men's . "We were all a little bit disappointed," goals set for the year 2000." to, baseball players that I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Clark wOl!ld be run out of San Golf t eam struggles early, Diego as a result of his prob­ World Series hopes lems with Gwynn. Ozzie Smith wrote in his book that he and shows some improvement BY KEN DUNKIN in second. The Rivermen are in third at 10-5-l. Clark had feuded several times staff editor The Rivermen ""ill have a chance to catch BY BRIAN ORTBALS unable to come away with a win. The next " during their Cardinal years. With their post-season hopes in the air, the both squads. TIley have a double header to play special to The Current invitational was at Central Missouri State All of this culminated when baseball te,un has responded by going on a against Quincy. They will also have a make-up UM-St. Louis' golf team began their sea-. University, but UM-St. Louis couldn't close Clark was named the manager nine-game winning streak. game against north division leader Indianapolis. son five weeks ago, and so far have just fin­ out that one either, and lost once again. of the River City Rascals. The The Rivermen continued their streak With a "We will be there in the end," Rivermen first ished up their fourth tournament. On April 10-11, the golfers traveled to team will play five miles from three game sweep of Bellarmine. The games baseman Mark Masesso said. "We have to be. The team has gotten off to a shaky start Kentucky-Wesleyan, but were still unable to my house, ironically in Ozzie were close, 6-0, 6-4, and 2-1. The team then We worked too hard to not make it." losing their f.irst four invitationals, but are outperform their opponent, although Lees Smith Stadium. deteated Southern Indiana 1-0 on Monday. The final ten conference games will decide . showing inlprovement. said the team was starting t"o play much bet­ I don't think that 1 can ever Then they romped Tmman State 15-11 6n whether the team makes it. They will also have "We have been having some trouble early ter by that tournament. attend a Rascals game with Wednesday. an easier final few games than most teams. on in the season, but there are still a few invi­ Hopefully they can mrn this season Clark as manager. I just can't The surge is much needed for the Rivermen. Eight of the eleven conference games come tationals left and I think that we will be con­ around and go from a bad start to ending on cheer for a team managed by a They are currently third in the south division of against teams that have sub-.soo v.Wning per­ tinuously improving all season," Freshman a good note. With any luck, the team will guy that wouldn't take the time the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Only the centages in conference. Denny Lees said. have a chance to prove themselves strong in . ,.i. to sign an autograph for a kid. tOp two teams in the division will go to post­ The fate of the no. 22 ranked Rivermen They played first this season at the the Great Lakes Valley Conference this sea­ Not that 1 hold a grudge, season play. Quincy leads the division with a should be decided by May 3 when they will take NCAA District Invitational where they son, and bring home a few wins along the

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SGA constitution ELECTION, FROM PAGE 1

won the SGA vice-presidential race with 446 votes. Her " [The Administration] can't do anything but benefit nearest competitor was Steven Wolfe who had 27 write­ if we don't get any feedback from the srudents ... they passes Assembly in votes. Shaw won the SGA Comptroller seat after he can impose their will on us. We have to push back," beat JanaJohnson 310 to 256. Buder said. Special election set for this week Butler said he isn't worried about the diHerences in Mowen refused to comment on her position with working with Mowen and Shaw. Butler's administration or on her plans for the upcom­ SABC that is elected by the entire ...... BY SUE BRITT "My interpretation of working together is first and ing year. Shaw, Johnson and Anderson were all unavail- ~ student body and therefore the only staff associate foremos( we're going to have to do (his by policy and able for comment. The Srudent Government member of that committee that procedure," Buder said. The Reformation slate's Roby Bracy was elected as directly represents the student Association approved the new SGA Butler said there's a hierarchy in place, and that this an SGA Representative for Arts and Sciences with 283 constitution at Thursday'S meeting, voice. Questions of redundancy administration needs to follow it. Butler said once the votes. Also representing Arts and Sciences will be between the office of treasurer and after a brief debate about whether positions and responsibilities are clearly defined, things Kas'Quri K. Lovan with 195 votes, David Baugher with there should be an elected comp­ of comptroller were addressed by will run smoothly. 182 votes, and Robert Miller with 139 VOtes. current comptroller, Ben Ash. He troller. The members of the SGA "[I'm not] going to step out of bounds, I'm not Jennifer O'Neal was elected representative for the voted to keep the elected position. explained the treasurer was respon­ going to be imposing ... wills, [I'm] no tyrant," Buder Business school with 371 votes and the Reformation Jim Avery, SGA president, said a sible for the budget of the SGA said. "I don't operate like that. This is business." slate's :NIichael Rankins and Wolfe will represent the vote by the student body to ratify while the comptroller was responsi­ Butler said that he wants to learn more about the Graduate/Professional school with 266 and 198 votes the constitution will be held on ble for overseeing the committee issues aHecting the current SGA administration and the respectively. Numerous write-ins were present in the campus, Thursday. The document allocating the budgets of every stu­ student body as a whole so that he can organize the new race for representative seats. was drafted primarily by dent organization on campus. administration. Comptroller Ben Ash, who with­ Rankins added another point of rea­ "Right now, I just want to scratch the surface and get drew the document from considera­ son endorsing the necessity of the all the doors open so that I can use my comrades, Miss Correction tion earlier this semester after office. Mowen and Mr. Shaw, so I can use these people ... as a In Issue 954, an incorrect date was becoming disillusioned by low "I think that you need to be force," Buder said. given for Wednesday's Mirthday cel­ attendance at meetings held to aware of the magnitude of [his Butler said that it is important to get student feed­ revise it. Ash agreed last month to responsibility," Rankins said. "As a ebration. We regret any confusion back on issues affecting the students. Otherwise, he allow the document's consideration. comptroller, this elected person the error may have caused. D. Mike Bauer, assembly chair, draws a salary, although it is a very said, the UM-St. Louis administration will get their way. addressed the SGA with a resolu­ small salary. The rationale behind tion to remove the office of comp­ that [is] if you pay somebody and troller from the SGA constitution you have a paycheck to hold over You can be a chiropractic as a position entirely. their head, hopefully that will be an "While I completely agree . . . incentive for them to show up and physician in five years. that the University needs a Student do their job, although that doesn't Why settle far anything less? Activities Budget Committee, and always work," Rankins said. The time is right to learn more about a reward­ we need a person to chair that com­ Joe Flees, assembly representa­ ing and fulfilling career as a doctor of chiropractic. mittee who should be a student ... tive, said the role of comptroller, Greater emphasis is being placed on preventive care and non-invasive health methods in today's I do not think that that person since it is a position that oyersees modem health-care system. In five academic needs to be an officer of the Student budgets of student organi7~tions, years, you can graduate with a doctorate and Government Association," Bauer could be handled by a non-elected be licensed to practice anywhere in the U.S. and Canada. said. ''I'm not saying get rid of the person. He said that student organi­ Known for academic excellence, Logan College Student Activities Budget zations are not responsible for cam­ is on the cutting edge of curriculum innovations. Committee or get rid of the student puswide events. 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BY LISA M. PETTIS .... _-_ .. _-_ ... _------_ ... __ ...... _-----_ ... __ ._--_ ... _. --...... -...... booth. Temporary tattoos were also being applied baskets are sometimes made of coconut. The bas­ of The Current staff to the hands of students who came to the booth. kets are filled 'Wi.th rice and placed in boiling water "Around the World in Six Days" was presented Macherla said that Henna paste was used to tattoo to cook, giving the rice the flavor of the coconut. by the International Student Organization during the hands of brides and bridesmaids as a tradition Vicky Ho, a senior in graphic design and a International Week '99, Apr. 19-24. for weddings. member of the Korean Student Association, wrote Chris Sullivan, International Student and "Now they [tattoos J have become a fashion students' names in Korean on a Korean tape name Scholar Advisor, said that this third annual festival trend," Macherla said. tag. began with a fashion show on Monday on the Mona Patel, a junior in MIS, had a Henna The events for Thursday and Friday consisted University Center Patio. design on her hand. of sho"\\i.ng tourist videos and playing non-tradi­ "About 20 students from 10-12 countries mod­ Li-Ching, a graduate student in business tional spons. On Thursday, there were five to six eled traditional clothing from their countries," administration, displayed the national flag of videos produced by the National Tourism Boards, Sullivan said. Taiwan, decorative fans, and more. Students who which showed the exciting tourist sites to visit in The cultural performance presentation fol­ stopped at this were asked questions about various countries. Friday's event entailed the play­ lowed on Tuesday on the University Center Patio. Taiwan. If the students answered correctly, they ing of sports that are enjoyed in many countries. Music, dance, and manial arts were performed by received a gift. There was volleyball, table ' ennis, racquetball, and students from various international student associ­ Eihab Abourokbah, a graduate student in edu­ a soccer game. ations. cation, passed Out flyers shov.ring lile many According to Sullivan, International Week cul­ On Mirthday, the International Student Arabian countries and flags. In addition, for the minated with a dinner on Saturday on South Organization set up booths displaying artS, crafts, students who came to the booth, Abourokbah Campus with "authentic" dishes from many coun­ and posters from their countries. wrote their names in Arabic. tries. The members of the International Student "Last year, we had four or five booths; this year The Malaysian Student Association had their Organization prepared dishes from their coun­ we have eight booths," Sullivan s:tid. table decorated with bright pink and pastel green trIes. 'I Stephanie Platt/ The CUl7ent Vikash Macherla, a junior in biology, and a weaved baskets. Hairul Muhamad, a junior in For more information on the next International Junior Syerey Zainel (left) helps freshman Traci Presley try member of the Indian Students Association, dis­ business, and Syerey Zainel, a junior in mass com­ \XI eek, contact International Student Services at ~ on a Sarong Batik, a native dress of Malaysia. played traditional mats and a tablecloth at their munications, explained how in their country these 516-5229. ~. MIRTHDAY, FROM PAGE 1 ...... Organizations more designed for fellowship - fraterni­ ViKash Macherla is a biology major and the Indian .-..... 0...... -. ... PICTURESQUE ties and sororities - represented themselves 'Wi.th. Delta Students Association president...... - ...... Zeta, Zeta Tau Alpha, Alpha Xi Delta, and Sigma Pi par­ "It was great. The weather was beautiful. [ItJ started out ...... - .... ticipating. slow, but ended very cheerful," Macherla said about'oper­ ..'...'. . Tony Rosas is a grill cook in The Undergound. ating a booth at Mirthday...... GRAPHICS " "I thought it was great. It was very informative. They Make sure to plan to attend Mirthday next year at UM­ greeted me and gave me some information about what they St. Louis and partake in all the freebies and fun that one .. do," Rosas said. person can possibly endure . Quality Screenprinting & Embroidery Since 1984 G:tIEVANCE, FROM PAGE 1

"I work in a student capacity [at Human ResourcesJ," Chief Justice of the Student Court Steven Bartok has T-S hirts * Polos * Sweatshirts Butler said. "l MowenJ kept going into her program board set up an open hearing on the matter for 3:00 p.m. positions and everything and I just said that I work on Tuesday at 229 le. Penney. Hats * Bags campus too, at Human Resources ... I don't have the "It will basically be your typical appeals hearing," ~ power to [take her check]. I work in a work-study capac­ Bartok said. "All of the parties will appear; Carrie Mowen ity." and Darwin Butler have to be there since they are the twO Mowen said the grievance also includes Butler's cam- that are specifically named in the complaint." ~ paign flyers. Mowen alleges that the flyers do not contain Bartok said Mowen will be given a chance to state her Call 771-8700 for a quote the source of their funding which she said is required by case, and then the judges will be given a chance to ask any the election rules. questions of her or any 'Wi.tnesses she has and to examine Butler said that the problem with the flyers was JUSt a any eTIdence brought forth. Then Buder 'Wi.ll have a Men ti on th is ad, typographical error. chance to state his case, and .the same procedure "rill fol­ receive 10% off you r fi rst order! Mowen also alleges in the gI-ievance that Butler low. addressed classes without the formal paperwork required Bartok said a simple majority is needed fr0 111 tbe jud O' es .\ ane!- that Butler had a comic at Saturday's comedy jam to make a ruling, and that a ruling must b ~ issu d 'l\i~i n endorse hin1 on stage "'~thout the formal papenvork seven days of the hearing. required. Bartok indicated that "I said a few things to my classmates, I'll put it that the coun may have the way,~ Butler said. "I don't even know whether she did or power to nullify the elec­ not. What's the ramification of this? Do you honestly tions. think that you are going to dismiss me over some allega­ "I believe we can say tions?" that the elections need to Butler said tbat the comedy jam endorsement was be reheld; if we feel that unintentional. He said he knew the comic previously and [the infraction] is severe through a conversation before the comedian's perfor­ enougb that the elections mance, Butler indicated that he was running for SGA have been affected, we cao president. set a time to hold another However, Butler said that he neyer told the comedian election," Bartok said. to endorse him or to say anything 00 his behalf.

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Homeyer Movie Review Pragnanl? Touching, humorous 'Children ' offers view of Iran Children of Heaven (rated PG) rna and a delightful comedy as they the different roles for girls and boys, charming and believable, the well­ Ru nning Time: 91 min. struggle to keep the missing shoes a glimpses of families in even greater structured story builds effectively in '111e Sr. Louis area doesn't get a secret while they find or replace poverty, and finally a startling view tension and humor, and the resolu­ lot of foreign films, but when we do them. of a family li,~ng in great wealth. tion of the dilemma is both dramatic get them, they tend to be the best. This film is essentially a comedy These images combine to give an and funny. The film has subtitles, Chz1d~'en ofH eaven is an Iranian film but also gin:s a picture ')1 life and intriguing view of Iran as it is now, but much of the StOry and humor is nominated for Best Foreign Film at poveny in Iran. Due to censorship, while not overwhelming the come­ visual and dialogue is minimal. I the Oscars and the winner of Best filmmakers cannot directly com­ dy. would recommend this sweet, funny Picture at the Montreal Film Festival ment on conditions in Iran, so aU The photography is excellent, film with its unique glimpse into life (considered to be one of the best references to that must be oblique especially the intercutting of shots as in Iran. film festivals). and embedded in the background of the children race back and forth to -Catherine Marquis­ The story concerns tWO children, the film. This film succeeds in doing school for the shoe exchange in a Homeyer a brother and sister, living in poverty that, offering images of fami1y life, comic relay race. The children are in an unnamed Iranian city. The boy, running errands for the family Chevrolet, picks up his sister's newly repaired shoes from the cobbler but loses OPPORTUNITY FOR ELIGIBLE GRADS them on the way home. 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ABOVE LEFT: (From leyball. left to right) Bryan Cori, Lindsay LEFT: A student Kestner, and Jason receives a henna tat- Cori listen to The too during Mirthday. Photos by Urge. RIGHT: A paper drag- ABOVE: Junior on hangs from the Stephanie Amanda Hall enjoys Chinese Student a brew in the beer Association's booth. garden. ·Platt BELOW: Tabitha Miller ABOVE R IGHT: Nicole rides above the Wall sets the ball in crowd during the a game of sand vol- Urge concert.