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October 23, 2006

www.thecurrentonline.com VOLUME 40, ISSlIE 1197 AT THE TOUHILL "Think Pink Annual HauntedN all·cancelled Week" to The old Normandy Hospital site is unsafe for RHA event, administrators say heighten

By JASON GRANGER Quick Read "We've had problems with young Nick Lachey concert people breaking in and breaking StafJWritl?1' The Haunted Hall event held every October in the old Normandy Hospital has been· breast cancer at the Touhill canCEillecJ because hazardous materials, including lead plates and asbestos, were everything out that's made of glass," UM-St. Louis officials have can­ found in the building. Recent vandalism and trepassing issues also caused concern Schuster said. "Any of the old fluo­ Pop singer Nick Lachey celled the annual Haunted Hall event, enough to close the hospital to trick-or-treaters, The event will not be rescheduled. rescent light tubes, windows, they've will perform at the PAC citing safety concerns at the old been broken. That coupled with the awareness Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Normandy Hospital. According to Reinhard Schuster, the old X-ray rooms and asbestos. presence of the contractors, it just The Residence Hall Association vice chancellor of administrative Schuster said environmental seemed better to be safe." By AMY RECJ(.TEI\IWALD has sponsored the event to provide services, Chancellor Thomas George exploration is ongoing to determine Last week, UM-St. Louis Police INSIDE area children a safe place for trick-or­ made the decision to cancel the event. how best to remove the hazardous arrested 12 people inside the old hos~ Staff Writer treating. The children would also get The plans for tearing the hospital material. "We decided it would be pital for trespassing. Some of the peo­ to see UM·St. Louis students dressed down are going to continue, and best to err on the side of safety," he ple involved were UM-St. Louis stu· Tills week breast cancer awareness in Halloween costumes. Schuster said contractors have been said. "All of this still has to be miti­ dents. will be raised through fun and inform­ However, the presence of some in and out of the building trying to gated." Police used canine units to track ative events held on campus during hazardous materials and some other determine the best way to proceed. In addition to the presence of haz­ down the trespassers, the police Zeta Tau Alpha's ''Think Pink Week." problems are preventing the event The process has been slow going, ardous materials, Schuster said there report stated. The Theta Kappa chapter of Zeta from' going forward for the first time because of the hazardous materials in have been recent vandalism and tres· Tau Alpha is hosting in observation of in all of its years. the hospital, including lead plates in passing problems at the hospital. see HAUNTED,page 3 October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer awareness is the national sorority's philanthropy. Several events will be underway during this week from Oct 23 through Oct. 27. Pink ribbons will be put up FRUSTRATING WEEKEND FOR UMSL SOCCER around campus to • raise awareness on QUick Read campus and facts about breast cancer Zeta Tau Alpha is sponsoring its Clowning around will also be written annual "Think in chalk on the side­ on campus Pink Week" this walks. See page 6 week in an effort During the week, to support breast Zetas will hand out cancer aware­ pink ribbons, the ness. This year, a national symbol for yogurt eating breast cancer aware- contest will ness, at the campus.· replace the lip The sorority mem- sync competi­ bers will also have tion. containers to collect change from anyone wishing to donate money to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 'the- education foundation supported by Zeta Tau Alpha. The foundation supports research and out­ reaches in the fight against breast can­ cer. Wednesday, Oct. 25, there will be a 'Imaginary Invalid' yogurt eating contest in The Nosh at 12:30 p.m. The contest couples itself spreads the laughter with the pink Yoplait yogurt lids, which when donated provide money for UMSL's Theater, Dance breast cancer education. Prizes will be and Media Studies Dept. awarded. The requested entry fee is $5 play received lots of and all profits will go to breast cancer education. laughs last weekend The yogurt eating contest is a new See page 8 addition to the week and will replace annual lip sync contest held during pre­ vious years. 'We've done lip sync in ONTHEWEB the past, but we didn't have as good a turnout so we're trying something new," Tegan Viggers, senior, commu­ nication, said. In addition to the lids collected dur­ Web poll results: ing contest, boxes for the collection of How are feeling at MIa! Sherwin • MI11J/1gl11g Edi/Qr the pink Yoplait yogurt lids will be located in the Srudent Life office and midterm? UM·St. Louis Head Coach Dan King reacts after SlUE scores a go·ahead goal, leading the Rivermen soccer team 2·1 on Saturday night. The Nosh. The Rivermen were playing SlUE in the first tournament round of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The Rivermen were hopeful after Jared Smiih scored the first goal of the game in the second half, but SlUE responded with three goals, giving UM·St. Louis a 3·1 loss. Both the Rivermen and Riverwomen made it to the GLVC tournament, but lost in the first round over the weekend. see THINK PINK, page 14

Faculty Senate passes resolution to

, -, ". look at Touhillscheduling problems

Perfectly fine. By MELISSA s. HAYDEN Quick Read A bit stressed. News Editor A resolution passed by the UMSL Faculty Senate last month asks for an investigation into scheduling conflicts at Ready to pull A resolution was pa~sed at the Sept. the Touhill PAC between finding time my hair out 15 ·Faculty Senate Meeting calling for an investigation of the scheduling of for performing acts and dance and the­ As long as the events at the Touhill Performing .Arts ater ciasses. Cardinals win the Center and the relocation of Theatre, division, I'm fine. Dance and Media Studies faculty to the based on my knowledge of it, is not Classes have PAC. accurate," said John Hylton, dean of the started already? Tom McPhail, faculty senate repre­ College of Fine Arts and It sentative for the theater, dance and Communication. This week's question: media studies department and professor Hylton said Touhill-produced events What are you going to for theater and dance, submitted the res­ get second priority to academic events. dress up as for Halloween? olution at the meeting that was held "[Academics] have first access to the Tuesday, Sept. 19 in Room 78 of the Touhill prior to anything else, he said." I.e. Penney Building. Dixie Kohn, vice chancellor for uni­ INDEX In the resolution, McPhail asked for versity relations, said there had not been What's Current 2 the UM-St Lows Senate Committee on any complaints made directly to him Physical Facilities, Space and General and the only complaints he had heard of Campu~rimeline 2 Services to look into the relocation, were scheduling conflicts and he said Carrie Fasiska • A

.~ Page 2 ~hc ([urrcnt October 23, 2006 CAMPUS THAI-ING TOGETHER CULTURES The Universi 1:\' of M4s.IOllri-St. Louis Srudem N~"lSpaper 'S iflce 1966 CRIMELINE SlMf Adam D. Wiseman· Edi,or·in·Chief Mike Sherwin· Managing Editor FRIDAY, OCT. 20 Michael Kennedy· Business Manager Rob Borkin • Ad Director STfAlING OVER $500 • CLARK HALL Judi Linville • Adviser Melissa S. Hayden • News Editor The victim reported that sometime Mabel Suen • Features Editor between 1:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (ate Marquis· A & E Editor person(s)unknown stole her wallet from her Matt Johnson. Pnoto Editor briefcase. TIle bliefcase was left in an Carrie Fasiska • Asst. Photo Ed.itor unlocked office and the victim had left the Paul Hackbarth. Design Editor area for a while and went to another building. The wallet contained cash and credit cards. Christine Eccleston • Copy Editor Patricia Lee • Asst. Copy 'Editor There are no suspects at this time. Tobias Knoll. Proofreader Rudy Scoggins. Cartooni.st Remember that crime prevention is a Elizabeth Gearhart • Cartoonist community effort, and anyone having Richard Williams • Illustrator information concerning these or any other Antionette Dickens· Page Designer incidents should contact the campus police at 576-5755. Staff Writers Ben Swofford, Zacn Meyer, Myron McNeill, Stephanie Soleta, Marella Keith, Molly Buyat, Michael Branch, Julie Strassman, Jason CORRECTIONS Granger, Amy Recktenwald, Erin McDaniel, Graham Tucker, Kristi Williams, Jared Anderson, Sarah O'Brien, Melissa Godar, iii! The CUrrent regrets that sometimes in LaGuan Fuse, Toni D. Rowell, Mark McHugh our making of this publication, we make mistakes. To report a correction, please Staff Photographers Valerie Breshears, Cadence Rippeto, Toma contact The Current 374-516-5774 or lorna crk

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WHAT SU-SHI IS WHAT YOU GET Free Ferguson shuHle www.kwmu.org, by Friday Oct. 20, The program currently enrolls 462 $331,172 was raised and 2,036 new students and the average grade point begins Oct. 24 members joined the station, exceeding average is 3.20 and, according to The the station's goals of $300,000 and Princeton Review, the average start­ Tired of the same food choices 2,006 new members. ing salary for a graduate of the pro­ available on campus when you're The event, which was called "Fall gram is $48,067. stuck without a ride? Friendraising," kicked off with a The University offers two masters' . Starting Tuesday Oct. 24 Ferguson record-breaking first day when, on of business administration options, CitYwalk will be offering a shuttle Thursday Oct. 12, $110.957 was one a traditional MBA and the other a service that will provide fr~ rides to raised in one hour. During this "Power professional online MBA. The review more than 20 eateries located in Hour," 383 listeners helped the sta­ said "Students in this [online 1 pro­ Ferguson, Mo. for University of tion raise that amount between 8 a.m. gram 'love its flexibility ' and note that Missouri-St. Louis' students, staff and and 9 a.m. 'although we are ,only at school for faculty. The goal for that hour was to raise two full days per month, the class The shuttle will operate on an entire day's worth of goal funds. schedules and assignments require us Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 This is the first time KWMU has to meet in groups almost weekly. '" p.rn. Pickups will be made every 15 raised more than $100,000 in an hour. minutes at stops located at Marillac The station gets more than half of Hall, the Millennium Student Center its annual operating budget from Placards will not go in and the Benton/Stadler Science memberships. To become a member Complex . or renew a membership, call (314) shuttles After being picked up at those 516- 4000. Student Government Associate locations, the shuttle will stop at Vice President Thomas Helton said restaurants including The Whistle plans to place color-coded placards on Stop, O.T. Hodge, Queen's Chinese .UMSL Business College the UM-St. Louis shuttles have been Restaurant, Quizno's and Golden cancelled. Greeks. ranks amongst the best Helton said color-coded signs have The program will be running on a The College of Business been put up in the main circle near the trial basis for its first 6 weeks, and if Administration was featured in The Thomas Jefferson Library to help ease successful, it is likely to expand with Princeton Review's book, The Best any confusion students have felt since more stops. 282 Business Schools, 2007 Edition. the new system was implemented. For more information about the The book was released on Tuesday "We felt color placards would just program and a map of the trial route, Oct. 3 and colleges were chosen for confuse the situation more," Helton . go to www.fergusoncitywalk.com. inclusion based on student surveys said. "Each shuttle goes each route, so from each listed school. the placards would constantly have to According to The Princeton be changed." KWMU surpasses Fall Review website, at www.princetonre­ Helton, the Huntleigh Shuttle view. com, UM-St. Louis students said Company, which operates the shut­ Friendraiser goals in the slln1eys that instructors "are tles, and Leonidas Gutierrez, director KWMU-FM radio (90.7 PM) beat very willing to help with any prob­ of parking and transportation, reached its fundraising and new member goals lems you may have and especially the decision after COIning to the con­ dlliing its annual FalJ Membership seem to enjoy working with profes­ clusion the signs would only add to Drive. sionals who are working within the the confusion students are already According to KWMU 's website, at indUStry." expressing.

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The U1v1-St. Louis students pointed to hear the event was can­ Clark would have been participat­ involved were referred to the Student celled, because of the planning that ing in her first Haunted Hall and said Affairs for violations of the student had gone into the event. she is sad the event will not be held code of conduct. Clark said there are no plans to this year. The presence of homeless people move the event to a different location "I am very disappointed," she said. also is a deterrent, according to on campus. "I was looking forward to it. I think it Schuster. 'There are vagrants in there 'Those who were working on the would have been scary and fun at the at times," he said. 'There are just Haunted Hall will now work on the same time." unsafe conditions in the old Heaven and Hell dance," she said. Students were informed of the Nornlandy Hospital." 'That's basically a dance with devil administration's decision at a meeting Katie Clark, freshman, business and angel figures around and people that was held Thesday, Oct. 24, Clark administration. said she was disap- can dress up." said.

Came Fasiska • IIlvxiaI£ PboIo EdItor Chef Kam Sing cuts up crab sushi in the new sushi bar in the Nosh that opened on Monday, Oct. 16. Sushi dishes cost between $4.50 and $6.50, depending on the dish. Options include vege­ tarian sushi, spicy tuna, spring rolls and California rolls. The sushi bar also offers a variety of dip· ping sauces.

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OUR OPINION STAFF VIEWPOINT Use your vote for a change

I'm no politician. And "The Audacity of Shuttle changes show very rarely will you find Hope'.' me discussing any matter Obama notes that that is closely related to it's time ,to move politics. It's not that I am beyond the political small-minded or that I style of the baby boom poor planning think all politicians and generation. This is a their ways of handling sty Ie, he said in an business are corrupt interview late Although, as of late, By MYRON McNEILL Tuesday, that is highly Let's face it: the shuttle changes that introduction of the new routes. But, Campus residences. COlTllption isn't a bad moralistic and person­ ::,raf!Wfn'ter took place Oct.:: have been anything that's also tVia weeks where students However, while the idea behind the term to use when dis- al, dividing people but a smooth transition. were left without clear explanations of change may be worthwhile, the imple- cussing judges, senators, between who is good The change from a single shuttle the new shuttle system mentation of the plan has been fraught congressmen and others as they are and who is bad. Brooks also wrote that route to a supposedly with problems and shows caught taking money, concealing Obama "has a compulsive tendency to color-coded, three route .------.....,..------a clear lack of plan- truths, having affairs and other crimi­ see both sides of any issue." system has caused con- ning and a failure in nal activities. Now, 1'm not equating Obama with fusion among riders and preparation. No, this is not the reason for my dis­ this change in politicians or politics. dri verso Simple things, like like of talking about politics or politi­ However, the discussion about The original plan called printing out copies of the cians. Obama and his political way of doing for colored placards to be new shuttle routes and For me, it's some of the problem­ things brings to mind the point about displayed on the shuttles, but times, would have been ea,o,)' solving methods. It's the non-inclusive change. the colored signs never to prepare and effective in let- political jargon. It's the over-hype that I do think it is tinle politicians see appeared. Instead the shuttles bore ting students know where the is given to people and processes that both sides of issues. I think it is time signs with a "I," "2," or "3 ." But routes go and when to catch them. seem to cause more problems than that they move from old doctrines of what do those numbers sigrufy? The large color-coded signs at they solve. past eras. Without a clear list of the routes for Founder's Circle are a good idea and For the record, I know all of politics It's time we move past the dichoto­ each number, it's hard to know what should have been in place at the start of is not corrupt. However, I think at my of either-or definitions of people. shuttle goes where. the shuttle change, not two weeks later. times the jargon, yellow tape and unre­ This is the change and, if Obama At the dehut of the new routes, the Even now, major pick-up points solved problems hurt the image of both represents it, I am all for it. old shuttle schedules were still at distri- could use large signs letting students politicians and politics. Brooks also wrote that Obama's bution poin ts, leaving riders with no know which shuttle line comes by, with These problems also cause a major decision-making style "is conversa­ notification of the route changes. a list of stops along the way. disconnection with certain people in tion, deliberation and reconciliation." • Even the shuttle drivers seemed We appreciate the SGA's effort in society, such as myself Maybe these are the changes need­ confused by the routes, with one dri ver trying to improve the campus. We need Therefore, like any civilized being, ed: changes in politics. telling a newspaper reporter that the a student government that is willing to I can only think of one thing to combat 1'd rather look at an issue from both only way he heard about the changes take a hard IOQk at issues inlportant to a problem or problem solver: change. sides, while conversing, deliberating was by reading a story that appeared in The new routes were the brainchild the campus and implement plans to And I don't mean four quarters for and then reconciling, as opposed to The Current. of the Student Government make improvements. a dollar. calling someone bad and taking action, Last week, color-coded placards Association. Student government lead- However, we need to make sure that I mean change in processes. I mean then concealing the truth from the pub­ listing the stops on each UM-SI. Louis ers wanted to streaniline the shuttles, so the planning for these improvements is change in representation of people. lic. shuttle route went up in Founders' students wouldn't have to wait so long thorough, so we don't encounter anoth- lf our generation is to lead a great r know one thing is for sure: I am Circle on ~,lIonda y. to make it from one side of campus to er situation where solving one problem nation forward, we need change. lf the for change, no matter who represents it That's only two weeks after the another, particularly from South simply leads to another. words "politics" and "politicians" are or how it is done. to ever lose their ambiguity, they need This will not only solve some of change. society's issues and promote social GUEST COMMENTARY I was inspired by the idea of politi­ unity, but also will allow those who cal change after reading New York have lost trust the opportunity to build ED ITORIAL BOARD Tunes columnist David Brooks's Oct. trust in politicians of the present and 19 editorial "Run, Barack, Run." In the future. It will also help enhance others' Drag shows set back GLBT cause piece, Brooks talks about Sen. Barack interests in politics. Adam D. Wiseman Mike Sherwin Obama, his new book and Obama's Finally, this change in politics could Melissa S. Hayden By CHARLES STADTLANDER tured undergarments revealing private campus were not only legally negligent, possible run for presidency in 2008. be the venue to help others like me, areas. Perfonne.rs caressed themselves they violated the University's o\Vn anti­ What was more compelling was an people who think that politics is jargon, Paul Hackbarth GlleSI COllllllenlOlY Mabel Suen and touched audience members in a discrimination policy against verbal or excerpt he included from Obama's begUl to have dialogue on such topics. Patricia Lee exu rnp.nner tlJ.at QuId certainly physical harassment by any means, and book. Brooks wrote that Obama makes Therefore, if change is to be yoted ~ a result of the -drag-Shu;\ which -reSulf in cirluio b I en:fo etnentin • in tiUi-ease sexual oiientation. ~ ,... - , a strong countetargiunent 'in his book on , I cast roy vote for thange. _.l. took place last year on the UM5L cam o . ipaliti . I It is curious as to what the topic of pus and the subsequent complaints I Simulated sex acts were performed conversation would be or what the "Our opinion" reflects STAFF VIEWPOINT filed with the Uni versity on students with the star performer even administration would have done had a the majority opinion of Administration, Board of Curators, and directing an audience member onto fraternity sponsored a similar event and the Editorial Board. legislative bodies, many fact~ have been rage where he/she verbalized and phys- identified the gay students by calling Fighter jets over campus are grossly misstated or omitted entirely ically demonstrated oral sex on the stu- them "fags." WE WANT TO from a healthy discussion which should dent. The event culminated with a lap We would likely be having a com­ have ensued. dance by a top-nude perfonner as the pletely different discu~sion, and this in HEAR FROM YOU It would be a simple task to banter audience member placed money in the itself is wrong. Equality and discrirni­ symbol of changing world with the liberal and often times irre­ dancer's G-String. nation applies to all people, regardless As a forum for public sponsible gay rights movement, as to Although this description only of sexual orientation or other categories. expression on campus, why events such as drag shows greatly scratches the surface of what took place We must give equality in order to expect Two or three times form stunts. People The Current welcomes hmm the gay and lesbian community last October, it is inlportant to also rec- it in return. each week, I notice would witness the power letters to the editor and and set our cause back immensely. ognize that children as young as ele- The negative effects of events such fighter jets flyillg over and force of these jets in guest commentaries In the interest of clarity however, it is mentary school-aged were allowed to as this drag show reach far beyond the UM-St. Louis a fun, exciting setting. from students, faculty, pmdent to explain the rationale behind witness this event. Additional students UMSL. Transsexuality, including trans- . campus. Now the jets make staff members and oth­ my alleged "assault" on the freedom of such as numerous high school-aged and gendered people and drag queens, rep­ They are hard to daily flights . ers concerned with speech at the University of Missouri-St. other minors were publicly intoxicated resent a fringe part of society that has rniss with their loud There was a previous issues relevant to the Louis and the hmmful effects on gay and allowed to not only remain in the nothing to do with being gay or lesbian noise, and they are not time when a good feel- University of Missouri- lights that UMSL's Department of event, but come and go from the park-and is not representative of our commu­ always visible ing of national security 5t. Louis. Student Life has perpetuated by sanc­ ing lot as they continued to drink alco- nity as a whole. depending on speed By TOBIAS KNOLL and limited budget con- tioning an event such as the above refer­ hoI. By giving this radical and unrelated and altitude. While I Proofreader straints would not sup­ enced. No substantive security was visible group a launching ground for freak assume these flights port these const\illt jet Letters to the editor To label last October's "show" as and administration officials eagerly behavior associated with gays and les­ are a sinlple daily routine run or drill . fighter flights, but times have should be brief, and anything other than sexual and looked on as these events transpired. bians is detrinlental. The gay comrnuni- for airspace protection, I often stop changed. those not exceeding appalling is false. As an attendant at last At one point, the host asked all ty must recognize that either fair or and observe these massive crafts The terrorist attacks of 9/11 200 words will be given year's drag show, I was amazed at the "straight" students to identify them- unfair, we are the ones fighting for equal speeding along. - showed the United States that even preference . We edit let­ indecency and cmdeness allowed to selves by standing up and then chastised rights. In this role, we must always put Also routine are the thoughts that one of the biggest superpowers can ters for clarity and take place on the University campus them for being straight by calling them forth an inlage of responsibility, diversi- come to me when I hear the jets. I be vulnerable to attack, The horrible length, not for dialect, with funding from student fees and names such as "breeders," and others. ty, and normalcy. think about the changing world we ' events of the new millennium ush­ correctness , intent or underwriting by Missouri taxpayer dol­ It is evident from the numerous Being gay or lesbian is not a choice, live in and changes that have ered in a new era of heightened secu­ grammar All letters lars. death threats, slanderous statements, but we do have the choice as to how we occurred in the past few years. To rity and changing feelings about for­ must include a daytime To be clem', this event was not at all and physical attacks I have experienced present ourselves and for the message many people these jets may be neat eigners and safety. phone number. Students comparable to such acts as comedy from my public criticism on this issue, we deliver to a society which is desper­ and awe-inspiring, but to me their The same people Reagan and the must include their stu­ shows or Homecoming dances, but was that some may not believe these actions ately trying to accept us, but keeps get­ daily flights evoke symbols of war Bushes had tried to befriend for oil dent ID numbers. instead at a level of vulgarity one would are deplorable and are merely an ting pushed back by the very people and conflict in the world. deals years earlier were now being Faculty and staff must expect to witness in a nudity club or an expression of free speech. who are seeking eqUality. Before Sept. 11, 2001, about the singled out as America's biggest ene- include their title(s) and "adult's only" movie theater. On this point of view, I emphatically CiUlr/es Stadtlander is an UM-St. only time people saw fighter jets rnies. department(s) Editor-in­ Male performers not only displayed disagree. The language and actions Louis student and president of the Log would be in an air show. Groups of chief reserves the right hormone induced bare breasts, but fea- allowed to commence on the UMSL Cabin Republicans of Greater St. Louis. planes would fly together and per- see FIGHTER JETS, page 5 to respond to letters. The Current reserves the right to deny letters.

Guest commentaries are typically longer (general­ ly 400-600 words) on a UNDERCURRENT specific topic of interest to readers. If you are By Carrie Fasiska • Associate Photo Editor interested in writing a guest commentary, please contact The Current's editor-in-chief. What is the strangest treat you've received ~ CONTACT US Kimberly Edwards Jonathan'Thomas Jhonna Woodard Mike Gibson Christina Atkinson while trick-or-treating? Junior Junior Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Mail: Communication Electrical Engineering Nursing Sociology English One University Blvd. Room 388 MSC "I got toothpaste "The Declaration of "I had to go in st. Louis, MO 63121 "An old man's den- What do you think? Send your own response and a toothbrush Independence. My someone's back "I got batteries from 'II neighbors would give tures fell into my Email: to [email protected]. The person who submits when I was a little yard, and they made an old woman treat bag, but he took [email protected] out old stuff they didn't the best response each week wins a free T-shirt, kid" me a homemade ance." them ~ack and gave want anymore. " 4- candy apple. II me extra candy." October 23,2006 ~h(~urrrnt Page 5 SCIENCE COLUMN LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Curator's comments the doubt, they still demand an apol­ ally bother to go to into depth on ogy. This is ridiculous. what we were voting fo r. The rest of Taking the mystery .out of cloning By now it is written gospel that Is the class relev ant? Who the UM curators have quickly said UM curator David Wasinger is a rag­ knows... but you 're definitely a bigot they don 't really know what this "It's cloning!" The outcry is tists the term really just means making ing homophobe who is completely for asking, Mr. Wasinger. "queer theory" class is, and that it appearing everywhere, often deliv~ copies, wbether it is a gene, a protein, intolerant of those with differing All one needs to do is say the isn't being taught in UM schools ered with a tone of voice calculated to a cell or a wbole organism. sexual appetites. But ask what he word "homophobic" and people trip (which a quick search on yahoo strike fear into people's heart. But When you do DNA testing, you said and the response is usually all over themselves to defend who­ proved wrong) ... but it definitely what does that word actually mean? have to make lots of copies of the "something homophobic". But what ever is accused of the heinous needs to be defended anyways. Why What you think when you hear DNA to test it. Making those copies is did he actually say? After reading charge. Recently, this issue was do we need to defend a "non-exi stent "cloning?" cloning. If a scientist in a lab makes over a hundred articles, I still don't brought up in SGA. To say that we class?" Because some homophobe In one of the recent televised identical colonies of microbes he or know. No one seems to feel it's debated it would be stretching the attacked it ! Such is the power of the debates between Sen. Jim Talent and she is studying, the scientist is making important to quote him for more than truth more than a little. We were told word. I find it humorous that the his opponent in the upcoming elec­ clones. There is cloning of this sort - a couple words. that David Wasinger made homo­ same people who tell us we need to tion, Claire McCaskill, the issue of the it's cloning! - going on everywhere, What I do know is that he ques­ pbobic comments, and immediately keep open minds and support free stem cell initiative, Proposition 2, in every lab and has been for decades. tioned whether or not something the hands shot up when asked to vote speech are denouncing a man came up. Talent is opposed to For years, the strawberries you buy in called "queer theory" is necessary to on the amendment. No one actually they've never met for comments Proposition 2, In responding to the the grocery store are - you guess it - our education and if the money that asked what he said. No one asked they've never heard or read, simply question about stem cells, Talent clones. we spent on it could be put to better why we need to draft a resolution to because his opinion differs from By CATHERINE quipped he was opposed to the Unfortunately, when some non­ use on fixing up "dilapidated chem- "defend queer theory" when there's theirs. Or MIGHT differ from theirs. amendment because he says he "did MARQUiS-HOMEYER scientists hear the word "cloning," . istry labs". For this, he is denounced only one man questioning it, not Without the actual comments no - - - - -_. ._ _. _--_._--- not want to walk down a street and see Science Colu.mnist they think only of reproductive for stifling free speech. I do hope even calling for its remov al. In one is really sure. But who needs myself coming in the other direction." cloning, as Sen. Talent did, and that is that the irony of trying to intimidate explaining the bill (if we can call it that. We kno w that the man is a big­ Clearly, Talent felt he knew what agreement among scientists and non­ where the trouble starts. Banning anyone from asking about the valid­ that), the girl who presented it to us oted homophobe, and that's all that cloning was. scientists alike that making copies of human reproouctive cloning means no ity of ANY course is ' not lost on was so busy falling all over herself matters. But was he right? There seem to be people, human reproductive cloning, cloned babies but it does not ban those who claim our curator is trying with apologizing in case "queer" is a lot of people who think they know is not something we should do. For every kind of cloning. to .forbid topics from academia. On not the appropriate word (she Kenny Simpson what cloning is. Supporters of the this reason, the people who wrote the We should be careful what we ban, The Cumnt alone, the editorial staff assured us she was told by someone Freshman stem cell ballot initiative point out that stem cell ballot issue included lan­ if we ban everything that could be admits they give him the benefit of else that it was) that she didn 't actu- Theater it bans human reproductive cloning, guage to ban buman reproduction called cloning. while opponents of the ballot initiative cloning. So far, there is no outcry against call it the cloning bill and claim it does If the stem cell bill bans human cloned strawberries but it is still READER COMMENTS FROM OUR ONLINE FORUMS the opposite. Are they both right? reprcxluctive cloning - the kind to cloning. Ironically, there are no laws Whicb of these are true? It turns out which Sen. Talent referred, why are against human reproductive cloning Smoking tax of Economic Research, found that a frankly, I can't vote for the health that it depends on what you mean by opponents of human cloning opposed now and this bill would outlaw it 10% increase in the price of ciga­ care refonn act because it doesn 't "cloning.' to the amendment? The problem is Banning all cloning on the other hand [In response to an Internet com­ rettes led to a 13 % decrease in addres s global warming or North What do you think of when some­ that term "cloning" itself. would have a different meaning. ment we printed in the Oct. 18 issue smoking among youths aged 12 to Korea's nuclear ambitions"? one says "it's cloning?" Do you, like Scientists use the tenn "cloning" to While there is a lot of misleading about Amendment 3) 17. And thank you kindly for your Senator Talent, think of a copy of mean a variety of things. Producillg a arguing about a word, cloning, that You ask why not "go after" users concern that I may be sleeping on yourself roaming the Earth? That kind genetically identical organism, like two groups are using to mean different This is not about "going after" of illegal drugs, or obese persons , or reali ty, but my wake-up call came , of clone is an identical genetic twin of the cloned strawberries you find in things, the real issue and real differ­ smokers. This letter regards an drinkers. Simply put, there is no cur­ when my grandfather died, when you. In fact, identical twins are natural any grocery store or even Dolly the ences is the .viewpoints of opponents Amendment to be voted on by rent ballot initiative regarding these my Nana was diagnosed with COPD clones. However, they are not the sheep, is called "reproductive and supporters remain obscured. plebiscite during the November 7 serious issues. Further, it is a non­ (think emphysema, only worse) and same person and frankly do not seem cloning." But this is really only one Next, week we will take a look at the elections. I contend that an increase sequitur to say "The state is going a relative has such severe emphyse­ that scary. Still, there is widespread meaning of the teml cloning. To scien- real debate on this ballot issue. in the tobacco tax will discourage after those who smoke. But the rest ma she can 't leave her apartment. smoking by younger smokers and is all ok." If we stalled di scussion on These are all due to smoking. FIGHTER JETS, from page 4 contribute funds toward caring for any issue simply because all other You are welcome to vote as you ----- .------~------those who are least able to afford issues are not adequately addressed, wish, but if you wish to say that While these jets in the sh.]' symbol­ shifted as Bush decides what is person al finances, as none of the health care. Numerous studies, nothing would be accomplished. "this guy really [don't] know any­ ize 9/11 and the changing world to important in the name of the people. budget cuts ever seem to affect the including one in 1998 by Dr. Frank Could you imagine the fur flyin g if thing" please do your research and me, they also remind me of the sorry This quest for protection bas rich who have. what they need any­ Chaloupka for the National Bureau Talent or McCaskill said "well , run a spellcheck fIrst. state Bush and his administration changed America. Instead of one gov­ way. bave created in today's world. ernment working for one group of So wben you notice the fighter jets The jets fly over as I go to and people, the country has been di vided flying over campus once or twice a from school-so I think about the ever­ into the rich and the poor, the "haves" day, think of all the symbols of a increasing cost of higher education and th e "have-nots." Individual citi­ changing world these crafts can FREE and budget cuts. President Bush and zens are suffering cutbacks while this evoke. It is not cbeap to keep these Gov. Blunt take money away from money is shifted to support a war jets flying in Iraq and ail over the ASUM LUNCH s~ tors like students and the elderly to mandated (maybe even created) by world, but some politicians will find fund tbese fljgbts for (so-called) pro­ Bush., I do not think many of the the funds and pecessity to keep these SPEAKER SERIES tection. Money and priorities have budget cuts have done much to his sytpbols ?f war in motion. "Lunch with a Legislator" Open to a ll;Free to all ~--~~------~--~ ~~ STATE SENAT R MIN ORITY FLOOR LEADER Maida Colem n DISTRICT 5 ST LOUIS 7aL4 ~ ~44«e4 a'6e~ ~a& t!4e Suee~

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Do you want to travel and do mean­ ingful \vork? Do you want to learn bow to conserve and rely on yourself? Do .. you want to experience real-life gradu- ate school? If so, the Peace Corps might be right for you. On Oct. 12, Fran Noonan, the St. Louis area Peace Corps recruiter, held an information session at UM-St. Louis. Currently eight UM-St. Louis grad­ uate students are serVing all over the world and working as English teachers in Lesotho and China, a business advi­ sor in Burkina Faso, a forestry volun­ teer in Honduras, ' non-governmental organization advisors in Kyrgyz Photos by: Carrie Fasiska • Aroda", PboIo Editor Republic and South Africa, a youth (ABOVE): Clown Lyndsay Davis applies her make up in the bathroon at the Millenuim Student Center before making balloon animals for development volilllteer in Niger and a students in The Nosh. (BELOW): Davis adds some finishing touches to a balloon turtle she made for a student Thursday in the MSC. health educator in Uganda. Many people bave heard of the Peace Corps, but do not know much about it. It is not any ordinary interna­ tional volunteer program. TEARS OF A CLOW John F. Kennedy introduced it in the ' f) 1960s. The Peace Corps is invited into STUDENT SHARE S UPS, DOWNS OF countries aroillld the world to teach a technical skill that is in need. Peace Corps members only go to countries HER JOB AS PROF ESS IONAL CLOWN where they are wanted. Their three main goals are to teach others about American culture, bring STORY BY MABEL SUEN • FEATURES EDITOR culture from around the world back to America and help teach technical skills. ith Halloween right aroillld the nose?' or 'Does YOlIT mom or yo ur dad The Peace Corps is no small ven­ Wcomer, many students are have pink hair?, ture, and it is not for everyone. An gearing up to get into extrava­ "I've done some charity events that extensive application process and a gant attire. Lyndsay Davis, on the other have involved children with illnesses necessary demonstration of a strong hand, clowns around all year round in and it's so rewarding. The whole faImly commitment to service are required. colorful costume. is so appreciative, and when I see a Applicants must bave eamed an Davis. senior. liberdl tudies. ha5 healthy child pushing their sick sibling undergraduate degree in any malor, an

been in the, "funny" bu. iness for about aroillld and helping them with evel)'­ J •• , ass06ate;~ ..degree plus .• \Wc;W<. ...~ two years. thing, it brings tears to my eyes," Davis .' ence, or a w9rk experience equivalent. She staI1ed off painting faces at said. The application process usually school picnics and then kamed how to Her clown costume consists of a typ­ takes six months to one year to com­ twist balloons, following in the clown­ ical baggy jumper complete with a ruf­ plete. It consists of the initial applica­ sized fool~teps of her aunt and cousin, fle collar that her grandmother made. tion, which leads to a nomination and who were both professionals in the Davis also wears a wig and a hat, then an invitation the applicant quali­ same clowning game. silly socks with colorful sneakers and fies for a job. Previous volunteer expe­ After her ailllt moved to Germany, be.aded necklaces and bracelet". lienee is a requirement. Davis tilled the spot at an entertainment "Sometimes I wear a wig, and some­ An imPOJ1ant fact to be aware of agency and has been working ever times I don't, depending on the event," when consideling the Peace Corps it is since at various events such as birthday Davis said. "If I don't, 1'll wear funk), not a vacation. It is a job, it is difficult Is Kermit the Frog parti es, work picnics, charity events, pigtails with braids and linle b,m-ettes. I and it is a great change from everyday haunting your dreams? If so, you may have and school events. paint my nose and put glitter on it. I American life. While applicants are phobia number two. "I like doing the volunteer work a think if you wear a \vig and a big fake allowed to list preferences on the appli­ lot," Davis said. "1 enjoy it because I nose, it scares a lot of little kids and I cation, they are ultimately placed love the kids. They are so honest, funny don't like that" where they would be of most help. TOP 10 and surprisingly polite. They ask me questions like 'What happened to your See CLOWN, page 12 See PEACE CORPS, page 14 Strange phobias

1. Ablutophobia - Fear Renowned horn player, music instructor looks back at life in music of washing or bathing

By BRIAN OLIVER notable events, according to Hammond, William 2. Pupaphobia - Fear of were playing in Vienna in the same the­ Hammond, puppets StajlWhtel' atre that Mozart and Beethoven played vocalinstruc­ in and giving the [lISt full recital of the tor, teaches a 3. Samhainophobia - Like many people who make a career natural horn at Camegie Hall on Jan. 14, Non-Western out of music, William Hanunond's 1986. music class on Fear of Halloween Thursday, Oct_ study of music began when he was just In addition, Hanunond taught at 12. Hammond 4. Didaskaleinophobia - a child. State University of New York in toured with Fear of going to sc hool "I began studying piano when I was Fredonia from 1979 to 1983 and at the "New seven," Hammond said. "I was also Southern TIlinois University in AmeriCan 5. Rhabdophobia - Fear trained in violin. When I was age nine, I Carbondale from 1983 to 1990. Woodwind of being severely pun­ stru1ed th e French hom. That has been He also perfonned as an orchestral Quinter' in my major instmment ever since." Europe and ished or beaten by a player with the Saint Louis Symphony Hammond came Orchestra, Boston Asia, where rod, or of being severely from a musical fam­ Symphony he was intro­ criticized. Also, fear of ily and his early Orchestra, Boston duced to magic (wand) music of non­ training came from --"-- Pops and Sarah Western cul­ his father, who he When I was age 9, Caldwell's 6. Hippopotomonstro­ tures. said had the greatest I started the French horn. American National sesquippedaliophobia - influence on his Opera Company Fear of long words musical develop­ That has been my major and has perfonned ment. At age 11, instrument ever since. as a hom soloist 7. Coulrophobia - Fear Hanunond's father with the Mantovani of clowns. turned Hammond Orchestra and as a over to a profession­ - William Hammond, chamber soloist at . 8. Venustraphobia­ al hom developer. Affiliate Associate the Berkshire Music Professor of Music Fear of beautiful women Hammond also Center. began developing In the 1980s, 9. Allodoxaphobia - an interest in the --,,-- Hammond toured Fear of opinions. natural hom which Europe· and Asia was utilized by with the "New several music faculty members, includ­ the Touhill and further worked in con­ which is his time to get away from 10. Zemmiphobia - Fear 'composers slIch as Mozillt and AmericaI1 Woodwind Quintet". This ing Barbara Harbach, Jillnes Richards junction with Harbach on the music of everything. of the great mole rat Beethoven. Learning this was rather dif­ gave him an introduction tomusic from and Kathy Brown. female composers. Hammond married Caryn Nolan on ficult, however, because few music other cultures, which he developed with Brown has worked at the UM-St. Brown has deep respect for Aug. 5, 2006, following the loss of his teachers had experience with this instru­ a Fulbright scholarship in Japan. Louis as an instructor of voice since Hammond, both as an educator and as a first wife of 41 years in January 2005. If you think you have a great ment. CutTently, Hammond is teaching 1994 and has known Hammond since he person. While the period that followed his He had to teach himself the instru­ Introduction to Music and is the lead came on staff in 1998. idea for the next top ten list She said that Hammond "is one of first wife's death was a difficult time for ment until he got a chance to study with person in teaching Non-Westem Music. The two have worked together fre­ the nicest, most caring individuals I Hammond, be was deeply touched by to be featured, try to over- Florence Fitzpauick, which opened the He noted that to illIderstand the music of quently part of the Gateway Brass have ever met. He really cares about stu­ . come your phobia. as the nurturing response he got from his door to answering many of Hammond's a culture, one needs to illIderstand the Quintet which is used as an outreach to dent success, not just as a s.tudent but as student~, who dedicated a memorial questions. culture. the community. a human being." brick to his first wife at the Touhill. Don't be afraid to send your Over the past three decades, "Music is a mirror of the culture," In addition to their work with the In addition to music, Hammond Brown said that through the adversi­ top ten idea idea to us: Hammond has developed aIJ interna­ Hammond said. Gateway Brass Quintet, they also per­ loves fishing, bow hunting and photog­ ty Hammond "stayed focus on the posi­ [email protected] tional reputation for his music. The most He has further worked closely with fonned 'The Shepherd on the Rock" at raphy. He is also an avid kayaker - tive side of life." 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MOVIE REVIEW Hollywood falls short in Japanese horror film 'Grudge 2'

By SARAH O'BRIEN (LEm fact, I would The Grudge 2 in "The Grudge 2." Amber Staff\Vriter say that it may The storvline of "The Grudge 2" Tamblyn have been more begins about an hour after the first film, stars as frightening, and *DDDD and uses Karen's (Sarah Michelle Aubrey In the short history of Hollywood that throaty, Director: Takashi Gellar) sister Aubrey (Amber Tamblyn) in 'The remakes ofJapanese horror films, it has croaking noise Shimizu as its vehicle for wreaking havoc with Grudge 2.' become obvious that the former cripple was not as corny over-thought graphics and an out­ Stars: Amber is inferior to the latter. obnoxious as it rageous Illmlbers of deaths. Let us be honest, it all began with was scary, at Tamblyn and Sarah As anyone who has seen the first 'The Ring," and while Hollywood did­ least until your Michelle Gel lar mOvie will remember, Karen has set the n't succeed in coming up with their own date decided to house on flre-I guess in attempt to horrendous plot line, they did manage to make it in your ear at every single quiet "bum-out" the curse that liyes and feeds upset a gaggle of young horse-lovers moment for the remainder of the movie. on it However, the fire does little more after an enraged black equine jumped 'The Grudge" definitely had its scare than kill her boyfriend from the original off the side of a barge. factor. without needing to employ movie and, oh, releases the curse. "The Grudge," which followed eeri­ teenaged girls and phony relationship ly close after '''The Ring." was not a bad tragedies as the main struggle . Well, addition to the ideas of 'The Ring." III sorry, but this simply was not the same See GRUDGE 2, page 12 A&E ON CAMPUS AT TH ETOUHllL CD REVIEW Nick Lachey comes to the PAC 'Imaginary Invalid' gets contagious laughter Man Pop singer Nick Lachey Method will perform in the Anheuser Busch Ha ll at the Touhill Thursday, resurfaces with Oct 26 at 7:30 p.m. Th is ma rks Lachey's fi rst solo tour to St Louis. new album To check for ticket availabil ity, call the PAC's Ticket Office at (314) 516-4949. 'The Day After' At Gallery 210 By MYRON McNEILL "Cuba Journal (Un Staff \,'lriter Diario Cubano)," a sculptural installation by Ana Flores, will be For you mathematicians or for those on display through of us who took college algebra and fin­ ished, what do you get when you add: Dec. 9. Cuba Journal is anger, humor and gutter, witty lyrics ,. Flores' response to her with a hunger for greatness. country of birth, 40 "M-E-T-H-O-D M-A-N! " years after leaving in Yes, you get Method Man and Ius exile. new album "4:21 ... The Day After." Twenty- one tracks and three skits (skits of course, are always synony­ Steve Reich at 70 mous with Wu Tang Members albums) ~ are the result of time and hard work. Composer Steve Reich This new album is monumental for will celebrate his 70th Melh because he reintroduces himself birthday in the to tlle mainstream as a more mature Anheuser Busch audito­ artist, w. ho recognizeS. 1 his•. • 'roo,;.cl, l as.. an rium at the PAC emcee for the underground! hardcore Wednesday, Oct. 25 at hip-hop heads. He raps for real hip-hop 7:30 p.m. David heads instead of the pop frenzies or ~ Robertson and mem­ pop culture, which seems to be overly bers of the Saint Louis popular as of late. Symphony Orchestra Meth addresses the criticisms and will join forces with ideas of him (ABOVE) "having lost his London's Synergy Toinette (Liz skill" or "is los­ Vocals to pay homage French playwright Moliere's comedy Landeau) goes Ing it." He to Reich. after Argan rhymes with a (Kris Ramsey) vengeance and Japanese Tea thrives on twisted, romantic humor with a chair in it resonates on Moliere's 'The Imaginary many of the Ceremony By MICHAEL BRANCH in comical fashion none the less. Invalid' per­ songs while With his take on "The Imaginary formed in the making several Dr Kiimiko Gunji, direc- . Staff Writer Method Man Invalid," James Magruder is not afraid Lee Theatre of references to tor of the Japan House, to throw in heavy stinky loads of toilet the PAC on critics, and crit­ "4:21...The Day will hold a lecture and The cast of "The Imaginary humor. Saturday. The icisms of any­ After" demonstration Friday, Invalid" put the audience at the Toutlill In fact, between Argan constantly Department of one who is anti­ Oct 27 between 2 p.m. into a fit of laughter last Thursday via returning to the toilet with pleasured Theatre, . Meth. ~~,.. Dance and and 3:30 p.m . in Gallery humor largely based around gross bod­ groans of content and the doctorial «, My favorites Media Studies 210 and a workshop ily functions, in what has to be the staff chasing him around his room with are on track 13 , most twisted romantic comedy per­ oversized golden enema pumps, the sponsored the wHI be held on Saturday, play. "Say." The formed in the Lee Theater yet. play thrives on it. hook is dubbed from Lauryn Hill's ,of) Oct. 28 from 9:30 to The play, written by famous French In one instance the play takes a lov­ "Unplugged" album. The beat's slow noon in Century Room (LEFT) Cleante playwright Moliere in 1673 and adapt­ ing jab at writer Moliere himself (Aaron Dodd) tempo covers the background as Meth C of the MSC ed for modem day audiences by James Argan, critical of the playwright's catches· Argan raps "half these critics ain't got half Magruder, tells the story of a rich denouncement of doctors, proclaims, (KrisRamsey) this skill! often so hungry that they TOPiTUNES hypochondriac. "Moliere and his plays are a load of while Toinette have to steaL" He further compounds it Argan, in love with his supposed crap!" before inadvertently stomping (Liz Landeau) by saying "until you dudes can write DOWNLOADS sickness; so much so, in fact, that he is dowri into· a load of his own. looks on. The some rhymes! keep that in mind when .) hell bent on forcing his daughter, Beautifully done indeed. play follows you fmd yourself reciting mines." the story of 1. Smack That - Akon Angelique, to marry a doctor. Kris Ramsey shines brightly in his Argan who is This showcases Meth's ability and The play takes aim at the medical hilarious portrayal of Argan. His manic so sick, and really reinforces the fact that all 2. How to Save a Life - profession portraying its members as laughter and constant muttering cap­ so in love with Method Man fans should know that he The fray crackpots who each diagnose a differ­ tured the madness of his character in a being sick, has not lost his skill, nor his ability to ent ailment in the naive Argan. The seemingly effortless manner. that he wnats make good music. message may be outdated thanks to his daughter He still has punchlines. Try this one ~ modem day discoveries in the medical to marry a from the same song, "Like my joints is See IMA.GINARY, page 9 doctor. field but still manages to be presented L-______~ ____~~~~ __~ on proactive and they just don't bump." And for those who feel he has lost it AT THE TOUHILL because he is not on the radio all day, he raps ... (people) gon say I lost my skill/ In fact they all been programmed ~ and lost they feel. " CeCe Winans performs night of testimony, gospel singing That's heavy. 3. White & Nerdy - His lyrical genius and ability is all "Weird AI" Yankovic By MYRON McNEILL est release "Purified." Her introductory music while she keeps gospel themes. She and her back-up singers also would over the album. He features guest pro­ song was the welcoming single Her live perlormances have bounce change the way they danced while per­ ducers like Erick Sermon, Havoc of Sta!fWriter 4. lips of an Angel - "Colorful World," where faces of chil­ and tons of fun clap-along rhythm due forming these songs. Mobb Deep, RZA, Scott Storch, Hinder dren from all racial or ethnic back­ to her open-minded themes and youth­ Before the intelmission she gave a Kwame from Beatmasters. ~ CeCe Winans sang, rejoiced and grounds were seen on the screen behind ful ideas. testinnony and petitioned for audience Great Hooks. Ol'DB, RZA, . 5. Chasing Cars- Snow gave multiple testimonies throughout her. Credit must also go to the aU-star members to support World Vision, an Raekwon, StreetLife, Inspektah Deck: Patrol her performance on Stmday, Oct. 15 at From here CeCe Winans sang song producers she works with, bke her organization that helps those in need. and La the Darlanan make guest the Touhill Performing Arts Center. after song until her brief intermission nephew Mario WInans, Keith Thomas She also sang a song in remembrance appearances on the album. I was not 6. Maneater - Nelly Arriving on stage shortly after 7 around 8 p.m. Her song choices includ­ and Tommy Sims. This allows her of her brother Ron W mans, who passed feeling the Ginuwine appearance, but it Furtado p.m. dressed in a jean jacket and slillt ed gospeI songs like "All that I Need," overall sound to stay crisp and youth­ away in 2005. is on there. combo, CeCe moved around the stage "I Promise," "Pray," and "Yes," which fully appealing. Throughout the night, Her mother Delores Willans was in Overall, the album is okay, I am a .., 7. Chain Hang Low­ with the energy of inspiration and love. is a traditional gospel song in several the audience clapped in tmison with the attendance, which made it special when critic and I have heard his best Work. Jibbs Pausing to take an occasional rest break churches. Fans enjoyed her energy. Her bassline of many of her songs. she sang ''Mama's Kitchen." And her This is not it. It is a path way or step in on the stage stool, CeCe reminded the music has a crossover appeal, which Testinnony accompanied many of song "Alabaster Box" drew tons of the right direction. The album flows 8. Money Maker - audience of her recording and live per­ grants her the opportunity to vie for air­ the songs. These te-stimonies height­ emotions out of the crowd. This song and the beats do what they are sup­ Ludacris formance career that spanned 20 plus time not only on gospel stations. She ened the effect of many of the songs drew the most response out of the audi­ posed to and his lyrics are okay. years. can use this crossover appeal to also get and fans were able to witness and hear ence. However, the feel is not reminiscent of 9. Too little, Too Late - With two keyboarders, one drum­ airplay on secular radio stations. firsthand some of the inspirations The show concluded shortly after 9 his prior work. ·iJ Jojo mer, two guitar players and three back Her music also has an R&B feel and behind her songs. Also, CeCe has trav­ p.m. Her band played a short medley as He says on track three . titled up singers, CeCe sang hit after hit. musical composition to it. This allows eled extensi'ie.ly and she gave some of she and her back-up singers left the "Problem," "If I ain't got it, then it 10. SexyBack - Justin Many of the songs came from past fans from all ages to experienee the dif­ her songs a Caribbean twist by chang­ stage, drawing loud applause from the don 't exist." I just wish we could feel Timberlake albums, while others came from her lat- ferent grooves and sounds of modem ing up the piano chords and drum-lines. audience. this lnraggadocio through his music_ ~ October 23,2006 1:hc ([urrcnt Page 9 MOVIE REVIEW INTERACTNE ART 'Infamous' shows warmer reflection of Capote

By GRAHAM TUCKER The elaborate eloquence of this film begins in late-l 950s Manhattan Staff\Vriter with Truman in attendance at one of the many fashionable night clubs of the time. The antithesis of Anna Nicole of Truman progresses from one the artistic kind, the illustrious scene to another with galas or par­ writer Truman Capote was por­ ties with pretenses of portrayals of trayed in last year' s film "Capote" Capote's personality with even a lit­ on a canvas tle Kansas cacophony .intertwined screen of Infamous to this overgrown ivy with which silk in the many have become familiar with school of ***-trtr the "Capote" story. Delacroix Director: Douglas However, this must be redun­ with Phillip McGrath dantly emphasized as tlle concoc­ Seymour tion of "In Cold Blood" is the not Hoffman Stars: Toby Jones the emphasis of this film. literally and and Sandra Bullock The main point of this portrayal proverbial- is that it documents when Capote ly bearing more layers of blubber captivated the crowd of Caucasians than the legendary Narwhal. through the means of' his life per­ Given a year and an ample Toby Jones stars in 'Infamous,' based on the story of Truman sonality, life and stories as present­ amount of TrimSpa, this streetwalk­ Capote and his investigation into the 1959 murders of a wealthy ed in the adaptation of the afore­ er of the screen has been stripped of Kansas family of four. mentioned publication. its surplus and our eyes may feast This is a more warm representa­ upon a regale of realism in the new . tion of the life of Truman Capote at picture "Infamous." Manhattan or the comparisons of its Bullock in which she bears a picnic the epitome of' his time that does not Writer and director Douglas twin, the obscure British actor Toby basket of weariness fit for a mother need the layers of the cold and dis­ McGrath offers us a picture befit for Jones fills in the slim shoes of of three. tant "Capote." . a Manet of Manhattan with a more Truman Capote offering more Stars brighter than the sun fill in Both are genius and genuine in encompassing view of the myth that glimpses into his matriarchal the holes of this Euro-sized street different regards as one bears a real­ was Capote's life. monarch status of the New York with players ranging from the glis­ ist interpretation of Truman's life "Infamous" is based on the 1997 nightlife. tening Gwyneth Paltrow to the while its predecessor is a more book "Capote: In Which Various The Broadcaster of bludgeoned Dumber Daniels. romantic representation, Friends, Enemies, Acquaintances birds is given a larger portion of this Casts stronger than those of Caution - earmuffs for the easily and Detractors Recall His Turbulent angd food cake almost to the point skiers aside, the plot of this sordid offended - this Truman will bust a Career" by George Plimpton. of being the Sonny to Capote's tale is taffy that has been strung out Cap(ate) in your ass leaving the Carrie Fasiska • Associate Photo EdilOr Never attaining the velocity to Cher. The role of Harper Lee is to its ends in attempts to cram more masochist that you are wanting laVell Thomson Jr., senior, music, interacts with a flying form flee from the microcosm that is played by the splendid Sandra story than average artistic endeavor. more. at the opening of Cuba Journal, a sculptural installation by Ana Flores in Gallery 210.

A&E ON CAMPUS IMAGINARY, from page 8

Due to his many great lines and (Matthew Steiner) play well off of elheaded, down-ta-earth manner in dead on delivery, one becomes each other as the medical "profession­ perfect contrast to Argan's screwball Documentary provides insight into antics. Her facial expressions were extremely drawn in by him from the als" looking to impress and leech off very begimring. It is hard not to get the wealthy hypochondriac. Thomas right on and she genuinely seemed to tickled as Argan sit5 on his bed calcu­ is the suitor that Argan picked to be his be enjoying herself on stage. lating his medical bills out loud, daughter's husband o\\~ng to the fact However, it should be noted that Webster Groves teenager's life in 1966 "Item: on the 24th, an insinuating that he just finished schooling to every cast member deserves mention preparatory anal injection to soften, become a doctor. Thomas' father acts as they all contributed substantially, By MICHAEL BRANCH Gallery Visio presented the documen­ who decisively states, "My main goal moisten, and refresh Monsieur's bow­ as his pmmoter, impressing Argan by making the end result a laugh out loud tary "16 in Webster Gmves" along is to become financially a success," els," or as he shouts "No cure!" in an asserting his distrust in modem med­ success. The show combined witty Sta1!,O-iter with the follow up 'Webster Groves adding, "have two cars, a two story excessively melodramatic manner ical beliefs including "such crack-wit banter on quack doctors and the atten­ Revisited" in the Pilot House. "16 in house." before keeling over to the power of his theories as the circulation of blood." tion-starved 'With a "buttload" of potty Ever wonder what it would have Webster Gmves"' is an interesting look Perhaps this should not come as imaginary illness. In her depiction of the feisty and humor to create a thoroughly enter­ been like to be a teenager living in the into the lives of real 16 year aIds liv­ too much of a surprise as you would Dr. Diafoirus, played by Andy witty servant of Argan, Liz Landeau taining yet unpretentious evening of n,; 1pdwest in the exciting, changing ing right outside of St. Louis in possihly get the same response from Zaruba, and his .'on Thomas Diafoirus plays the character of Toinette in a lev- theatre. social and political climate of the mid Webster Gmves. mmly teens today. 1960s? The years when the hippie It was produced in the fall of 1966 But when it is revealed that only culture started to take hold and the by CBS with the intent of capturing one out of 50 students regularly drank youth started rebelling against the the "rebellious" behavior of high alcohol and fewer than 25 percent are ways of their parents before them? school students in radically changing okay with the deviant act of necking, Idealjst~ were spreading the word environment of the 196Os. What the it makes one wonder how they would that there was more to look forward to filmmakers found out about their sub­ react to today's high school ?etting. in life than financial gain, putting jects was wildly different from what The most relevant commentary on emphasis on the value of peace arld they expected, but intriguing nonethe­ "16 in Webster Groves" comes from a hannony. less. self-proclaimed social critic who The United States witnessed the Through a survey conducted by the interestingly compares the town's beginning of the Civil Rights sociology department of the youth to a standard time signature in Movement and a Baptist minister University of Chicago it is revealed music, "Everybody comes out in 1-2 from Alabama gained a massive fol­ that most of the student, of Webster step." lowing spreading the word of love Groves.are primm;ly concerned with He explains that everyone in across races. making large sums of money and hav­ Webster Groves teaches each other the With all the rapid changes happen­ ing a high standing in their communi­ same ideas and there is hardly any out­ ing in the United States you'd expect ty. side influence. it would be quite an exhilarating time In interviews the teens seem to The mystery of the seemingly for young high school students ready minUf each other's statement, con­ overly sheltered 16 year olds is to break: away fmm past traditions and stantly and have little idea of what is revealed when we see the interview make their mark on the world, right? going on in the bigger world out,ide footage with the teens' parents. 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Photos by Mike 'SI!enm • J/wwgiJrg f.diJc.r Rivermen goalkeeper Zach Hoette gets ready to kick the ball during a cold, rainy game at SlUE on Saturday night. Hoette made four saves during the game, which was the ·first round of the GLVC conference tournament, but the top-seed SlUE won the game 3-1. The game will be the last collegiate game for Hoette, a senior majoring in business admin­ istration. Hoette was named a second team All-Conference selection by the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

Krisie Muesenfechter Acold end for en's soccer season In the final regular season game at home Krisie scored the game winning Final regular goal against Missouri Team knocked out of GLVe Baptist on Tuesday night at the Don Dallas Memorial Stadium at UM-St. Louis. tournament after first game season game

The goal marked her fourth on the season and helped ends in loss Bielicki. the Riverwomen improve By LAGUAN FUSE - .. - .. - .------. SlUE's offense dictated the pace of their overall record to 12- Sports Editor the game. The Cougars recorded 14 to McKendree 6-1. shots during the second half, five of The University of Missouri-St. which were shots on the goal. Hoette Muesenfechter was Louis men's soccer team was eliminat­ was able to save two of the five shots By JARED ANDERSON named an honorable ed in the first round of the Great Lakes on the goal for the Rivermen. mention all-conference Valley Conference Tournament by Greg Crook, goalkeeper for SIUE, StajIWriter selection. Southern Illinois University­ played 90 minutes and finished the Edwardsville. SIUE won the game game with one goal allowed and zero with a frnal score of3-l. saves. Drizzling rain and cold weather The Cougars' defense dominated "It was sad, but sad in a good way," would not stop the Rivennen from put­ SPORTS BRIEFS the Rivermen throughout the game. said assistant coach Pat Sheltou. "We ting up a heated fight during the team's During the first half, the Rivermen knew we had them and we have such a la~t regular season game. Three Riverwomen earn were unable to manage one shot young. It was a good building-block The Rivermen struggled to find an against the Cougars. SrUE's offense season." · effective offense against McKendree, all-conference honors produced seven shots during the first Hoette played 90 minutes and fin­ which dominated the field, making 14 half, two of which were shots on the ished the game with four saves and shots compared to UM-St. Louis' 5 The University of Missouri-St. goal. UM-St. Louis' goalkeeper Zach three goals allowed. Hoette played and shots. However, the Rivennen defense Louis women's soccer team Hoette recorded tbe save on both shots. started all 18 games of the season, kept McKendree had three players named all­ "It was part of the plan to play compiling a total of 1,571 minutes. He down to three shots conterence selections by the defensi vely the first half and get into recorded 72 saves for the season and on goal in the first Great Lakes Valley Conf­ the second half 0-0," said head coach allowed 17 goals. He finishes the sea­ half, with no goals, erence, led by first team all­ Dan King. "We we're really thinking son with a .809 save percentage. leaving the score conference selection Rachel too much offense in the first half." "[Hoette] brought a work ethic on deadlocked at 0-0 Lee. Tara Reitz was named a The second half of the game started and off the field that showed the by halftime. off scoreless until Jared Smith scored younger players what they need to be at second team selection and Sophomore for­ unassisted for UM-St. LOllis 56 min­ the collegiate level," said King. ward Colin Huber Krisie Muesenfechter was utes into the game. Smith played 17 games this season said, ''We were try­ named an honorable men­ After Smith's goal, SIUE's offense and led the team with seven goals and ing new formations tion selection. kicked into overdrive. The Cougars a total of 16 points. Smith tied for first and could not seem bombarded the Rivermen with shot with two assist in the season. Smith to get anything Blair Spencer Sophomore forward Jared Smith goes up to compete for the after shot. Hoette was able to help UM­ ended the season as the second highest going." After the Riverwomen beat header with an SlUE player on Saturday night. Smith scored first St. Louis hold on to the lead until shooter with 23 shots and 13 shots on Scored the River­ goal of the game, and the only Rivermen goal in the 3-0 loss. first half he said MiSSOlr1 Baptist Dustin Attarian tied the game in the the goal. that the Rivermen men's only goal of nnd minute of the game with a shot "Ryan Van Dillen was the other cap­ went back to their the night on The Riverwomen soccer team form the right side of the goal. tain and without him sweeping, we old formations and Wednesday against notched a 1-0 win over visit­ "We did what we needed to do and would have never got as far as we did," played "their McKendree. ing Missouri Baptist on that was score first and then defend real said King. "He is a stellar defender and game." well," said King. "I think our game an incredible leader, on and off of the Tuesday night, scoring in the Halfway into plan worked it's just unfortunate field ." the second half, McKendree saw a final seven minutes in a they're just so powerful offensively." Colin Huber played in 18 garnes, 16 promising window .of opportunity open game that UM-St. Louis SlUE continued to add pressure ohvhich he started and led the team in as the team had a direct penalty kick. dominated most of the night. offensively after the goal. In the 74th shooting with 24 shots and 16 shots on But sophomore goalkeeper made the Krisie Muesenfechter scored minute of the game Kevin Thibodeau the goal. Huber finished the season save to keep the scoreless tie. the game winning goaL broke the 1-1 tie with a shot fonn five with five goals and 10 points. Minutes later, the Ri,vermen found yards away. The goal was assisted by "This was an important year for us "their game" as UM-St. Louis freshman UPCOMING GAMES Randy Roy and Vlctor Pacheco. to make it to the tournament and get Blair Spencer drew first blood on a goal "I don't think we lost motivation at them some playing time at that level," from fifteen yards out. Freshman Paul all," said King. "We actually took them said King. Hummel would record the assist.on the out of their game. Usually they make "Everyone knows that playing in the goal. Volleyball shaIJl passes through the midfield, they regular season compared to the confer­ But less than toW' minutes later, Od. 27 were making long passes down the ence toW'nament is different play," he McKendree would, strike back with an side, which we forced them to do. I said. unassisted goal from Cole Harres from vs. Idianapolis don't think we lost motivation at all , if "Everything steps up a notch, every­ five yards out, tying the score 1-1. 7 p.m. anything, I thought we played at the thing is faster and they needed to expe­ With the scored tied, both teams highest level we did all year." rience that for us to show them where seemed to be feverishly trying to get the Attarian put the nail in the coffin for we want to go in the next few years winning goal while still defending their Od.28 Freshman defender Danny Muesenfechter (left) struggles to get the Rivelmen in the 79th minute of the with this core that we have." own. possession from a SlUE player on Saturday night during the first vs. St. Joseph's game with his second goal of the game. The Rivennen finished the season round of the GLVC tournament. 2 p.m. Attarian's goal was assisted by with a 9-7-2 (6-5-2 GLVq record. See McKENDREE, page 14 October 23,2006 1:hc [urrrnt Page 11 Medina brings good attitude to the court

By JARED ANDERSON "if people just look some time Staff VCiJiter and partiCipated in some of the Claudia Medina, who is an outside aclivities at UM­ hitter for Rivelwomen Volleyball is a SI. Louis, Ibey class act on and off the court. Sheis a would have a communication major with an lolally different emphasis in public relations with experiena. " aspirations to work as a sports agent ·Medina on or some thing in a field that pertains participating in to SpOltS. campus sports She is Oliginally from Las Cmces, New Mexico, which is quite a long way from the UM-St. Louis. After ings wins. "Everyone wants the same being prospected by UM-St. Louis, thing and we work our asses off to get she was impressed with the campus it." All the girls, according to and thought the donus were more like Medina, are willing to go to line for apartments than donus. each other no matter what happens She is an active member in many off the court. organizations at UM-St. Louis. She is After college she is not planning a member of the Student Athletic on playing volleyball due to her AdvisOlY Committee, ADcorp, and height, but says she will probably will soon be joining a national public play beach volleyball for fun and relations chapter which UM-St. Louis would eventually love to be a coach. does not have. Her advice to new players coming When asked what she did with to UM-St. Louis is that "things are Photos by Mike Shenvin • Managing Editor what little free time she has she said only going to get better." She has she enjoyed hanging out with her faith that Coach Josh Lauer will have Riverwomen midfielder Christan Wasniewski heads the ball away from a Bellarmine player on Sunday afternoon in Louisville, Ky., friends, which w'e mostly other play­ a national championship in the next during the first round of the Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament. The Riverwomen lost 2-1 to second-seed Bellarmine. ers on the volleyball team and other ten years with his motto "build an student athletes at UM-St. Louis. empire". She attribntes this faith to Activities include dancing, going to his skills in recruiting. movies and just hanging out in gener­ Medina says that Lauer is a great Riverwomen fall -in GLVC tournament al. coach who is open to input from the Playing volleyball is very players, and always open to listen to demanding according to Medina. She their problems on and off the court. By MIKE SHERWIN spends on average five hours a day Also she says that Lauer is someone MalUlging Editor practicing, attending meetings and the players can respect and look up to. watching footage from previous When asked what she did not like Despite a first-period goal by Tara games. Traveling also consumes about UM-St. Louis she responded Reitz, the Bellarrnine Knights defeat­ much of her time. "We leave on a that she was sick of people just look­ ed the Riverwomen 2-1 in the first Thursday night or Friday morning, ing at UM-St. Louis as a commuter game of the Great Lakes Valley and there goes your weekend pretty school. "If people just took some time Conference tournament on Sunday much." On average with traveling and participated in some of the activ­ afternoon. Medina says she dedicates close to 40 ities at UM-St. .Louis, th.ey would While a cold Kentucky wind hours a week focusing on volleyball. have a totally different experience." chilled the Louisville field, the Coming off a recent ankle injury, Medina looks to her parents as an Knights and the Riverwomen fought she claims to be at around 90 percent inspiration in her life, saying that her a heated battle to advance in the healed, though she does no think she father's work ethic and mother's pos­ GLVC tournament. Second-seed will be fully recovere.d this season. itivity has always been a forc·e in her Bellarmine came out strong in the "Once I get warmed up on the court, life. They have always supported her first half, scoring the ftrst goal of the I am pretty much good to go, and in whatever she did, and never tried to game fifteen minutes into the first hope to be serving overhand later this pressure her to do anything. half. week." On her upcoming senior year, she Less than five minutes later, Sbe says thal all the girls on the says that she is looking forward to Riverwomen micIfielder Reitz team are pretty close and even thougb becoming the top team in the confer­ responded with an Iffiassisted goal to so metim e.~ they get "sassy with each ence but still bas not lost sight of this even the score. Rei.tz led the team's other", they all the same goal of eam- year. offense with three shots, two of which were on goal, during the game. But the Riverwomen could not hold back the Knights' offense, and SlATS CORNER forward Marisa Larkin gave MEN'S SOCCER WOMEN'S SOCCER WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL Bellannine its second goal. In the first I I half, Bellarmine dominate.d the field , GLVC standings: I GLVC standings: GLVC standings: outshooting the Ri verwomen 14-5. I Team Overall' W T i Team Overall: W T Team G,'erall: W Riverwomen goalkeeper Mary Sierra Ellis (right), junior and Riverwomen midfielder, sends the ball downfield on Sunday in Behlwann made eight saves, the most Louisville, Ky., against Bellarmine University during the first round of the GLVC tournament. NOI1hem Kentucky 13 2 I Quincy 15 01 Rockhurst 22 of any Riverwomen goalkeeper in UW·ParksKle 12 3 i Indianapolis 14 OJ Sl UE 23 4 SlUE 11 3 Northern Kentucky 13 4 O! lewis one half during games this season, i 19 Ltwis 12 5 12 4 oi Indianapolis 20 9 keeping the danlage down to a mini­ hand. while she was in her team's Even though Lee, Reitz and the season. Bellarmine mOI'es allead to o IB eliar"mine Indianapolis 13 6 o SlUE 11 4 3/ Southern Indiana 16 9 mum during the first half. penalty box, but the referee did not rest of the Riverwomen fought fever­ the GLVC semifinals, against third Rockhurst 9 5 3 UM-St louis 12 6 1 Northern Kentucky 16 11 After halftime, the Riverwomen make the call. ishly in the last fifteen minutes, the seed SIU-Edwwllw ille. The tearns Drury 9 5 5 i UW·Parkside 10 5 1 I Beliarmine 10 10 came back more focused and ready to Bellarmine's head coach, Tim first half proved decisive and the '.>,rill play on Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. in UM-St.louis 9 6 21D rury 9 3 Drury 12 13 put up a fight. Siena Ellis and A,my Chastonay, said he thought the teams score ended wi th a final score of 2-1. Louisville. Bellarmine 9 8 o Rockhurst 9 1 i UM·St louis 9 16 Fox brought the ball up on the wings each dominated one half of the game. This was the ninth straight year the With the los ~ at Bellarmine, llM­ UM·Rolla 9 8 2 i Kentucky Wesleyan 4 12 1I UW-Parkside 8 15 and Rachel Lee, Danielle Dalllll, ''We had a better first half and they Riverwomen have qualified for the St Louis finishes the sea,on with a Quincy 6 9 2 ! Lewi s 14 o Quincy 6 21 Krisie Muesenfecbter and Reitz kept had a better second half," he said. GLVC tournament, and the ninth time 12-7-1 record. Southern Indiana 12 2 1 UM·Rolia 4 13 1I saintJOY2Ph'S 5 18 possession largely on Bellarmine's ''We just came out with two goals, in Head Coach Beth Goetz's 10 years While the season is ending, there Saint Joseph's 113 31Sou thern Indiana 4 13 o Kentucky Wesleyan 2 23 Kenwcky \>VesIeyan 2 17 1 Saint Joseph's 2 14 side of the fteld. and they came out with one." of coacbing at UM-St Louis. are no seniors on the team, so most of oi, Box scores: The team's offense pulled off six Chastonay said the team practiced Coach Goetz said the team knew the Riverwomen should be retum.ing Box scores: IBox scores: IOct ober 17 1 2 3 shots in the second half, the same this week to prepare for two players in that facing a seoond-seedtewl1 would for the 2007 season. Coach Goetz Regular Season . Regular Season : Quifl0j 27 19 26 number as Bellarmine, but the particular on the UM-St. Louis team. not be easy. "Bellarmine is a very said she is optimistic that next "ear, Ocmber 18 IOctobe r 17 F ! UM·St. louis f'N) 30 30 30 Riverwomen could not get their shots "[The Riverwomen] are an excel­ good team and they definitel y the team will return with more expe­ McKendree rM 0 iM issouri Baptist 0 0 0' 1 2 3 4 5 on goal past the Knights' goalkeeper, lent team," he said. ''They have prob­ deserved this game," said. lienee and more potential to move UM-St Louis 0 I UM-St louis f'N) 0 1 1 i October 18 Goetz 24 273030 7 Rebekall Westendorf, who made 5 ably two of the best strikers that we've ''We're very disappointed with the forward. I 1 UM·St louis ! Wash. U. \WJ 30 3026 27 15 saves during the game. seen up front this year with Rachel perfonuance we had," she said. ''We "We have a young squad and we GLVe Tournament I GLVe Tournament 0rtrJbff 21 1 1Oct ober 22 1 2 TIle Riverv;'omen almost had a Lee and Tara [Reitz]. All week we've just didn't play very smart" had om ups and downs this < e~s 0n: ' F j Gctober 21 1 2 3 SlUE(W) Bellarmine 0N) break, when a ball landed on top of a worked on ways to shut those hvo The team's loss on Sunday marks Goetz said. "But we have a lot to 0 I 2 0 2 i UM-St Louis f'N) 30 30 30 UM·St.louis 0 : UM·5t Louis 0 1 Kentucky Wesleyan 15 8 14 BeUlwmine defender's forearm and girls down." the end of the Riverv;l omen's 2006 build on and I think that's important." i

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WHAT'S COOKING? What? Impossible you say? That's what I thOlLght, but then I waited for an explanation of how such a ridicu­ lous thing could happen ... and wait­ ed ... and waited. The answer never carne. Only once did a character, Eason (Edison Chen), attempt to explain the method of this spread, and I quote, "T don't know, something happened with the fire." That's it; the entire tagline of the movie, "What once was trapped will now be unleashed.," comes down to something just "happening" with the fIre. The remainder of the movie is spent \vith humiliating scares and the aforementioned group of teenage girls slowly but surely getting scared out of their minds, not to mention forced 1L1I]j!ro{ff'lloma/LJeS. fQIn gimmicks. 'The Grudge 2' stars Amber Tamblyn, Sarah Michelle \:iellar ana In one scene, a girl chugs a half­ Jennifer Beals and was directed by Takashi Shimizu. galloD. of milk in front of her friend and then immediately, systematically vomits into that same half gallon. Tamblyn, another by a group of crew. It seems the only reason the There were more laughs going on at American schoolgirls in Japan, and sequel was created was to give an end thi~ point in the theatre than croaking the last by a family in Chicago, horri­ to everyone in it; and show off some sounds, and more feigned croaking bly confused the points of the others. over-budgeted horror scenes. sounds than scares. Who would have thought that the Much like the house that curses The plot of 'The Grudge 2" was executive producer of filins such as you after you've been in it, this movie three story lines that were supposed to 'The Evil Dead 1&2," Sam Raimi, will stay with you, reminding you be cleverly drawn back into one could produce such a horrendous how it was a horrible waste of your six Justin Riddler, Beth Krause, Grace Ritter, Kate Blankmeyer and Ben White compete in the UMSL Chef competition on Wednesday night at the Provincial House. Teams participated in a 20-minute another. sequel? dollars and fifty cents. cooking class prior to competing in an "Iron Chef' style competition, where the participants made However, each plotline developed Albeit sequels tend to sink, but This movie offered no redeeming dishes that had to incorporate either skirt steak or tofu in a meal with an entree, a starch and a far beyond the redemption of the oth­ with this in mind, shouldn't a produc­ qualities, merely five-dollar bin gim­ vegetable. Participants earned extra points by incorporating a special ingredient: leeks. ers, and led the audience into a knot. er try harder? Obviously he didn't micks, and a knotted bundle of plot­ The strings, one led by Amber think so, and neither did the rest of the lines. WEBSTER, from page 9 CLOWN, franz page 6

They are portrayed as strict over­ After the original "16 in Webster perhaps teach a lesson to its inhabi­ seers who must have control and set Groves" was aired across the nation, tants. To prevent encountering any possi­ While Davis often deals with the really do that anymore. So, this is my guidelines for every one of their CBS drew so much ire, along with 'Nhichever the case may be, "16 in ble cases of coulrophia, or fear of issue of not de-clowning in front of kid fu," Davis said. child's actions. some compliments, from the folks in Webster Groves" proved to be an clowns, Davis says that she often stays kids, the business of being a clown is WIth her degree in general studies When asked what most teenagers Webster Groves that they went back to interesting time capsule revealing the in one place so that kids can come to not in decline, she said. and a minor in sociology, Davis hopes are concerned about in life, one appar­ the suburb to allow a rebuttal from the lives and thoughts of real people who her. However, with the presence of on­ 'There is definitely a gocxi strong to work in non-profit organizations. ently clueless father suggests, 'Three citizens broadcast in a program called lived not too far outside of SI. Louis in premise amusements such as petting interest in clowns for parties and Aiter earning a certificate in writ­ square meals a day, a loving mother, "Webster Groves Revisited." the 1960s. zoos, she still has a bard time keeping entertainment value," she said. "I ing, she would also like to see if she and a loving father. That is about as Many of the residenl~ felt the orig­ Oddly enough, the documentary her wits - and her wig - about her. don't think clowns could ever be has any talent for writing children's broad of a horizon as the average six­ inal documentary cast them in a less can only be purchased out of Germany HI did have a camel eat my hair faded out They are too iconic." books, she said. teen year old has." than flattering light as "bigoted, isola­ and the only copy of it in the United once. I was chatting with some kids, When asked how long she thought As a final word of caution, Davis One critic felt that due to the par­ tionist, social-climbers." States is in the Webster Groves Public and it started chewing my wig and she would stay in the clown business, said, "If your child doesn't like ents' obvious influence over their chil­ At the same time, some citizens Library. Adulation must be given to puUed it, hat and everything, right off. she replied that probably not for long, clowns, don 't force them to get their dren, the documentary should have felt that the video did a gocxi job in the Gallery VlSio for bringing this lit­ The kids thought it was hilarious," except for volunteer reasons. face painted. It just makes the clown been called "40 in Webster Groves." presenting the community and would tle piece of history to UM-St. Louis. Davis said. "I used to be a nanny, and I can't want to cry too." CLASSIFIEDADS

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Horoscopes for Oct. 23 - Oct. 29

Aries March 27-Apri119

If you' re happy and you know it you should stop because your life sucks worse than mine. So, stop cla pping your hands and make with the King Crossword crying like the wussy loser you are. ACROSS 1 "Absolutely" Taurus 4 Apply lightly April 20-May 20 7 Head light? 8 Hard-drive So, I went out and bought contents one of you r cars the other day 10 U.S. Grant's and its a complete piece of first name at doody. Give me my money birth back or you 'll need to be fixed 11 Smoothea or repaired daily aher I kick over you in the face a bunch. 13 Times of significance Gemini May 21-June 21 16 Draft agcy. 17 Use a block Your cult has been success­ and tackle ful thu s far, but it's goi ng to 18 Bom be all downhill from here 19 Loving since you're too dumb to fi g­ 20 4,840 square ure out that you shouldn't be yards the first to chug down the 21 Ostentatious punch spiked with arsenic. 23 Sends After you die in front of every­ quickly one, they'll just leave and go 41 "- to Joy" 8 Malodorous 25 Pinnacle courses back to their old cults, err ". I 26 Guy 9 Rap session? 24 Brisk, lively mean church, same difference. 27 Madaryl's DOWN 10 Day divs. tempo mate 1 Football 12 Color 25 Foolish one Cancer 28 Weak statistic workers 26 Companion June 22-July 22 30 Big bother 2 Middle East 14 Broadway to a Brit 33 Hester's "A" airline statuette 28 Coquette Why does th is muffin I'm eat­ 36 "Seinfeld" 3 Any way you 15 Witness 29 "Monopoly" ting look · just like yo u? Al l role can 19 TV network payments bumpy with raisins sticking to 37 Gaggle 4 Seedy 20 Lumberjack' s 30 Expiate it member saloons need 31 Secretary, for 38 Obscene 5 On the qui 21 Dash one leo 39 Hierarchy vive 22 Miami 32 Raw rock JUly 23-Aug. 22 status 6 Flex newspaper 34 Racetrack 40 Army officers 7 Wastes no 23 Need border You're sti ll cleaning up that (Abbr.) time remedial 35 Frog's cousin chocolatey mess this week, aren't yo u? I think you've still

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Virgo Aug. HSep t. 22

In case yo u're curi ous, my Weekly SUDOKU amplifiers go to 11. Those Spinal guys were so right, 11 is a lot louder. by Linda Thistle libra Sept. HOct. 22 .

I know I despise you filthy Li bras, but I'll spare you this 7 8 1 9 week because the Ca rd inals are in the World Series. Go 4 6 2 1 Cards! !1 Scorpio 6 7 3 8 Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 Stop trying to use the force in an effort to fine tu ne your Jedi 1 3 2 9 Skill s. You've cle arly already joined the dork side of the 6 2 1 3 Fo rce. Sagittarius

I Nov. 22 - Dec 27 3 5 4 I 2 Sa gittari us, I am your father. Crap, I'm a total dork, too.

9 2 4 5 Capricorn Dec. 22 -Jan. 19

2 7 8 1 Dude, Jurassic Park was propheti c, that explains why you have a t-rex ch opping a 5 1 7 9 chunk of flesh from you r backside. That's going to Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way require a lot of stitches. Which leaves me in stitches becau se that each row across, each column down and each its funny you got hurt. small 9-box square contains all of the Aquarius numbers from one to nine. Jan. 20 - Feb. 78

11 isn 't louder than your mom DIFFIC'ULTY THIS WEEK: * * was last night Pisces * Moderate * * Challenging Feb. 19 - March 20 HOO BOY! Humu-humu-nuku- nuku­ *** apua'a.

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AT THE TDUHILL THINK PINK, from page 1

The ZTA Foundation and the The t-shitts will be available for Susan G. Kamen foundation receive purchase at the yogurt eating contest, Savion Glover taps out a classic tune at PAC show donations from Yoplait when the lids the front desk of the Student Life are turned in. The Susan G. Komen office, or from any Zeta Tau Alpba foundation will receive 10 cents per member. The University Program By MYRON McNEILL Tbis reveals his tank top and beaded fast tempos, he was right on cue and three identical notes. This shows that lid and the ZTA Foundation will board paid for the t-shirts as a coop­ --- - -_._---. ---- receive 5 cents per lid, for up to erative effort with the sorority. StaffWtiter necklace. evelY sound was heard by his taps. he uses rus legs as an inslTUment as he His tap shoes are boots and in some Sometimes he faced the audience as shares the stage with other instrument 300,000 lids for both organizations. On October 15, the UM-St Louis shows, he does not wear the blazer or he danced., and other times he had his players. During the first week of the chapter of ZTA held "Think. Pink For those who were able to witness suit jacket. This was the ca,e last back to the audience, while connect­ Overall, Savion showcased to the Yoplait lid collection, over half of the with the Rams." Members went to Savion Glover's pelformnce at the Saturday as he came to stage shortly ing with the dominant instrument of audience the glee of connecting with lids collected nationally were con­ the Edward Jones Dome stadium at 9 Touhill this weekend, one must pose after 8 p.m. in an unbuttoned white­ the present song. music and being able to express it. He tributed by Zeta Tau Alpha. am, where they handed out pink rib­ the question of whether Savion's legs collared shirt. Savion executed jumps. spins, wore a huge smile for most of the T-Shirts will be available for both bons before the game started. Men were instrumental to the perfomJance The music is all classical and jazz, twist, one leg and two leg tap motions. show and typically, in the honor of men and women and wiJl sale at the and women alike took ribbons, or an instrument in the performance. and live. Twelve instrumentalists He used every inch of his stage, which classical music perfonnance, he cost of ten dollars, for both men and including a police officer who accept­ Fans would probably agree that both played classical hits for two hours as was a small platform in front of the humbly bowed after every selection. women. The men's shirt will read ed one to take home to his wife. are possible answers. Savion tap danced. instrumentalists. At certain points in There were three short llltermiS­ "Real Men Wear Pink" on the front, This was a scheduled event by the "Classical Savion" was Glover 's What is more compelling is the show, he is so in tune with the sions, and in the final set he introduced and the back will have information national sorority to have a series of attempt to connect with classical and Savion's way of tapping to the music. music that every note the instruments all of the instrument players and about the ZTA Think Pink Week on pink ribbon distributions at football jazz music while tap dancing. Savion, At times, he taps in unison. Other plays he taps. thanked the audience for attending. the back. The women's shirts will games throughout October, including dressed in classical attire, is in fact times he taps in on top of the music, Then he switches from playing in The show concluded around 10 p.m. read "Real Women Wear Pink" All games for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the dressed un-classically. outside of the music and sometimes in unison to playing in competition with as Savion and the other performers profits will go to breast cancer educa­ Minnesota VIkings and the He wears solid color button-up competition with the music. the instrumentalist.<;. This is where a held hands and bowed graciously tion. Washington Redskins. shirts, which normally accompany If the instrumentalists played low note is played and he tips a note. before the audience. It was truly a tuxedos or formal suits, unbuttoned. chords, he tapped low. If they played Three notes are played and he taps cla~sical and classy event PEACE CORPS, from page 6

Peace Corps volunteers will not International travel, training, have extensive contact with others in medical and dental coverage, 24 Unfortunately, McKendree the Peace Corps after training, and vacation days anriually and a month­ would score with under two minutes contact with people from home ly living allowance are provided. left in the game. The Ri vermen varies with location. Upon completion pf service, would not have enough time to Once they are accepted, volun­ Peace Corps members will receive a strike back. teers receive three months of train­ $6,075 bonus to help adjust back Coach Dan King, who has been ing in their assigned country with the into regular life. Also, many job the Ri vermen's coach since 200 I, other Peace Corps volunteers. opportunities are available as well as said fouls against his players defi­ No teaching experience is neces­ the fact that the experience improves nitely played a role in the game's sary. The intense cross-cultural, resumes and applications. Of course, outcome. Yet he was very proud health, safety, nutrition, language the most rewarding aspect is usually how his other players stepped up to and technical training are vital to that it is a life-changing experience. the challenge. success. Those interested in serving Especially Bober's huge save on Once that is completed, volun­ throughout the world like one of the penalty kick, which was one of teers are taken to their destination those eight UM-St. Louis graduate five saves he made that night. where they begin 24 months of serv­ students can visit the Peace Corps The Rivermen had an impressive ice. Web site for more infomJation at season this year recording seventeen As the promo video states, the www.peacecorps.gov. goals in 168 attempts. Also improv­ Peace Corps is "the toughest job Those with further questions can ing their overall record from last you'll ever love. " It is hard work, but contact the St. Louis Peace Corps year to 9-6-2 and achieving a 6-5-2 many benefits are provided. It is recruiter, Fran Noonan, at 314-935- record in their conference. free. 4155 or [email protected]. Senior Zach Hoette and Sophomore Colin Huber were also both named to be Second Team All­ RESOLUTION, from. page 1 Conference selections by the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The team played its final game In a report from Kohn to Budget the moment," Hylton said. "Getting during the Great Lakes Valley and Planning Chairperson Terry an additional dance floor would Conference tournament on Saturday Jones, from Oct. 13, the Touhill's greatly relieve the pressure on the night against fi..rst~seed SlUE. usage for corporate events is 4 per­ one dance floor." The team scored the first goal in cent and academic use accounts for He said he and other members of the second half, but SfUE responded Mike Sherwin • Malfll8Ur8 EdiJDr 65 percent. "I think for those who the department have a plan for locat­ with three goals, making the final Sophomore midfielder Brett Regan clears the ball from near the Rivermen goal in a game against say academic and other university ing theatre, dance and media studies score 3-1. McKendree on Wednesday night. events don't take priority, they need in the General Services Building. to know it's a major portion of our The building connects to the Tourull planning," Kahn said. underground and there are spacious Hylton said there is a conunittee loading docks and storage areas that made up of various campus repre­ are not in use and would be convert­ sentatives that meets at least once a ed into dance areas in accordance to year, usually in April. At that meet­ this plan. ing, a list of academic events that "We've had that plan, but we have need to be held at the Touhill is put not had the funds," Hylton said. together. ''That is the first thing that He said this plan would be a bet­ goes into the Touhill's schedule," he ter use of funds than the plan pro­ said. posed in the resolution to locate McPhail said the problem with classes in the Touhill. th~ meetings is that they are only McPhail said locating the classes held once a year. He said a meeting in the Touhill would be improving should be held once a month because the image of the department, "so that if someone needs to schedule an aca­ we can look like a world class demic event after the April meeting, department in a world class facility." "they're screwed." He said the problem with the "If an academic user decides General Services Building is that it is [after the April meeting] that they "a ghetto." He said when perspective want to use the Touhill, it's quite pos­ students and their parents see "those sible that it will already be booked at dreadful offices and they don't go that point," Hylton said. near the gorgeous performing arts McPhail said when new faculty center," UM-St. Louis loses those members are hired, "they have to students. accept what has been assigned to "We lose the best and the bright­ them. It's difficult to change that. est to Lindenwood and Webster," Hopefully, that will improve," he McPhail said. ''This is a no-brainer said. tome." According to Hylton, the Touhill Hylton's plan would involve con­ is becoming "more and more popu­ structing a dance area, theatre class­ U.S. Cellular® gets me ... so I can always get the score. lar" and scheduling is difficult. If room spaces and music classrooms two or more groups have needs that ann. offices for the faculty members. appear to be equal in importance, Hylton _estimated the cost for this "somebody needs to compromise on project to be "probably around $1 it." million." 40-Yard Dash Racquetball Indoor Soccer When all academic users bring He also suggested that student their requests, conflicts often arise groups make plans as far in advance Date: 10/3 Date: 10/23-10/27 Date: 10/25-5/6 among them. Hylton said "those as possible to schedule events at the Time: Tues 1p-4p Time: Mon-Fri Flexible Time: Wed 7p-10p kinds of conflicts" have to be Touhill. However, he said a request Place: MT Rec Field Place: MT Racquetball Courts Place: MT Gym worked out among the different rep­ to use the space could be made "right Sign up: Drop In Sign up: 10/17 Sign up: 10/17 resentati ves. up to the time" that an event is going Division: M & W Division: M & W Division: CoEd & M An example of this kind of con­ to take place. flict is when one group has a per­ ''The farther ahead a group can formance involving outside artists plan ahead, though, the more likely and another group needs to use the they are going to be successful in Volleyball Floor Hockey Wallyball facility to hold a rehearsal. The getting the space they want," he said. group with the performance would He said he believed the staff at Date: 10118 Date: 10124-1215 Date: 11/9 be allowed _scheduling access over the Touhill is "working with us." Time: Wed 7p-10p Time: Mon 7p-10p Time: Thur,; 6:30p-9p the group attempting to schedule a "We will continue to make our Place: MT Gym Place: Mt Gym Place: MT Racquetball Courts rehearsal. present spaces as accessible as possi­ Sign up: 10/17 Sign up: 10117 Sign up: 1117 Hylton said the campus needs ble and work to obtain funding for Division: M & W Division: CoEd & M Division: CoEd Triples additional r.ehearsal space on cam­ additional spaces," Hylton said. pus. Currently, the classes for those The chair of the University studies are held in various locations Assembly Committee will, accord­ DemoBall/Laser Tag Volleyball Paintball on campus, including the Whitaker ing to the resolution, report its find­ Room. ings and recommendations at Date: 10119 ''There are problems where our Faculty Senate's meeting to be held Date: 10123-514 Date: 1114 Time: Thurs TBA Time: Tues 7p-10p various campus groups rehearse at inNovem~r. 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