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BY P AUL HACKBARTH to UM-St. Louis Allen was the first black professor at News Editor UM-St. Louis, his students and col leagues never looked at him for his From Missouri, to Seattle, then to Texas and final Marcus Allen, the first black faculty color. ly back to St. Louis, Thomas Helton, sophomore. member to work at UM-St. Louis, died Allen became involved in the political science, has had many expeli ences that have Saturday, Feb. 18 in St Louis COUllty University since administrators wanted helped shape who he is today. ,. from an illness caused by a heart to show that the campus, like the COUll Helton is involved in the Student Legislative defect try at this time, was giving blacks more Association, Student Govemment Association and Allen, who was 81 and lived in equal opportunities. the Pierre Laclede Honors College Student University City, was a French professor Jeanne Zarucchi, professor and sec Association. at the University for 20 years. He also tion head of French, said, "Or. Allen "I became sergeant at arms for SGA before I start served as the head, and later, chair of interviewed me when I applied to be an ed any of my classes. I talked to Scott Bopp, who is the French section for the Department assistant professor of French at UMSL, my hero, at student orientation and he got me , of Foreign Language and Literatures. and his warm personality, sense of involved and pushed me to have a good time in col Allen started at UM-St. Louis in hllillor and dedication to students per lege," Helton said. "In January 2005, I became a 1966, three . years after the campus suaded me that UMSL was a place board member of SLA, thanks to Joe Flees. At first, I opened its doors for the first time. where I wanted to be." didn't really know what to do. By May I was the only Rolf Mueller, chair of the foreign She added, "He generously gave student involved in the organization. Since then, I language:s department, knew Allen for me many of the teaching materials he have changed things up quite a bit and have reclUited about 13 years. had saved up over the years." Zarucchi new members." "I carne here in '71 as a German said she enjoys carrying on his devo Besides being responsible for getting SLA up and -- professor. I was walking into a situation tion to teaching French culture and lan running, Helton also works in the Welcome Center, where I [came to know him] as a men guage. Admissions and with new student orientations. tor and someone I could look up to." Mueller said Allen's colleagues in "When I started working in admissions I devel Mueller said. the department referred to him as "Dr. oped pride with going to school here." Mueller described Allen a~ some Allen," not by his first name. When not working in his SLA office or at one who was good for advice and who "As a senior colleague, he was won Admissions, Helton spends the majority of his free could always be reached. "He was a tall derful and, in a sense, an inspiration. As time attending sporting events here at UM-St. Louis ~ man, and he walked tall," he said. a chainnan, he was very fair. On the and around the city. Before Allen came to St Louis, he other hand, he was full of expectations Thomas Helton, sophomore, political science, has taken an interest in politics at served as a medic in the army during of his faculty," Mueller said UM-St. Louis. Among numerous ot her activities, Helton is involved with the the later years of World War IT, when Student Legislative Association and Student Government Association. see HELTON, page 7 units were separated by skin color. Mu liee m phasized that while SL'e ALLEN, page 3 Schultz spends two decades 'trailblazing' at UMSL
Gesher files complamt In 2000, she received the Trailblazer award tem," she said for Women's History Month, received the After graduating from college, Schultz went Student Life award. was chosen by students to on to be a teacher for seventh and eighth graders be an honorary member of the National Honor and then a COI.mselor. Society and, in 2005, she was the Riverstar '1 found it delightful. I loved the children," " about campus solicitors Employee of the Month for 'Effecti ve she said Leadership. ' Schultz moved to St. Louis from Virginia and Who is the fenlale faculty member at UM-St. decided to work at UM-St Louis because she . BY MELISSA s. HAYDEN asked. "Probably not." Louis who has received so much recognition knew the University was growing. "I would not have responded that from students? "1 knew it was an alternative for students Sta./fWriter way," she said. "But if you know this She is Gloria' Schultz. director of Auxiliary who wanted a wonderful education. It was also is Bibles Across America, you know Services. accessible," he said. "I was over here for a play "Would you like a free study they aren't going to have a Torah. Schultz lived and taught in Lebanon, Mo. at the J.e. Penney Building with a friend and bible?" This question often cannot You know that much going in, and and was a school counselor as well, then moved thought about what it would be like to work be avoided while crossing the you are challenging their beliefs if to Virginia and finally to St Louis. She has lived here. I initially received ajob as a book buyer." Nlillenniurn Student Center bridge. you ask something like that." in St Louis for about 23 years and has been Although Schultz is till a book buyer, she is According to Orinthia M onta",oue "I went down to check things out. employed at UM-St Louis for 21 years. also responsible for running the bookstore, oper McGhee, assistant vice provost for I was dressed like a student. I was "I had a lot of fun growing up. I grew up in ating the MSC and the Operating Building, " Student Affairs, "over 400 Bibles" wearing sweats that day, and they the country," she said. "My hobbies included managing the food service contracts and over were given out during approximate followed all of the University proce riding horses, biking, growing plants and flow seeing off-carnpus properties and housing. ly three days last semester. dures," Montague McGhee said. ers and reading." "As the director of Auxiliary Services, I While many students do not feel Gossage disagreed however, and Schultz received her bachelor's degree in choose which books to re-sell, select the general bothered by these solicitors, or they said she did not feel the organization 1971 from Southwest Missouri State and then and reading books [non-textbooks] to sell," she ignore them, at least three students had been following the policies and her master's degree from Central Missouri State. said. Gloria Schultz, director of Auxiliary Services are disturbed by certain actions taken procedures set forth by UM-St. "I studied sociology, history, education and at UM-St. Louis, has served in various roles see SCHU LTZ, page 7 .. by representatives from outside Louis. then counseling in the secondary school sys- on campus over the last 21 years. organizations. "They do not stay at their table, Leah Gossage, junior, psycholo and they are harassing. You cannot gy, filed a complaint Oct. 7, 2005,. get across the bridge without being against the group Bibles for America asked at least twice. You cannot even on the behalf of Gesher, an organiza get off the escalator without being Normandy plans $70 million Natural Bridge Road revitalization tion that sel:\'es as a Jewish student asked," Gossage said. association at local college campus The rnvf-St. Louis policy for es. using the MSC for sales by outside BY PAUL HACKBARTH RED won out over the Sansone 'The last four years, it's been very 30 to 90 days to retwn to NOllnandy In the complaint, Gossage said a vendors states, "Vendors may not News EditOT Group and the Gundaker Commercial hard on the city since taxes went with proposals of what it wanlS to do. representative fTom Bibles for approach individuals and ask them Group. Bill Schultz. broker for RED, down, and the University has ate up "We've got a lot of initial work stiU America approached a Gesher stu to purchase items, but are to remain said the reasons for being chosen were about 100 homes of ours," Murphy to do:' Schultz said. "We want to see dent, Tera Rosebrouth, sophomore, behind their table(s)." that "we're thorough. and we return said. He also said the city lost a lot where we can put the most of our business. After declining a free study However, this policy does not The city of Normandy took one phone calls." He also said being famil when Normandy Hospital closed effort into." bible that the representative was apply to organizations that distribute step further in starting the revitaliza iar with the di trict helped in the deci about eight years ago. Schultz added that since the revi tal offering, Rosebrouth asked if the information and are approved to tion project for a section of Natural sion, too. "We need to get some retail and ization incl udes part of the UM-St. group had a Torah. come to campus by Student Affairs Bridge Road at their city council meet The redevelopment plans would also enhance the area," he said. Louis campus, he wants La talk with "Whenever I get confronted with "Our (policy) is a little more ing on Feb. 7. include three different sections along Murphy said the project would cost University officials to see whaL role something, I react to it" Rosebrouth vague. They wanted to be walking The city chose RED Brokerage to the road, including UM-St. Louis $70 million. Of that amount, $20 mil they can play. said. around and we said 'okay.' We just help redevelop the corridor of Natural property, the old Normandy Hospital lion would corne from tax increment He said that he understands the According to her, the representa wanted to make sure people were not Bridge Road from West Drive to and land behind St. Vincent's Home financing, which means that revenue Univ rsity has its own propeJty and tive replied, " We only have the real harassing students," Montague Lucas and Hunt Road. for Children. . bonds will be sold. authority to decide what it wants to do ~ Bible." McGhee said. RED Brokerage is part of the NBR When asked what the main rea Murphy explained that RED would with it. "Should they have said thatT investors, which also includes the son for redeveloping the area, decide what they could develop ill the Montague McGhee, who received Chaswell Group and the Paric Mayor Jim Murphy of Normandy area based on that set amount. see NATURAL BRIDGE, !/{lge 12 the complaint to handle the situation, see COMPLAINT, page 3 Corporation. said, "We had to." The developing firm has between
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Feb. 23, Stealing Under $S()().. 005 CeB Feb. 20, Stealing Under $500- 7838 Florissant Road Parking Sometime between 7:30 a.m. on Lot Feb. 22 and 8 a.ill. on Feb. 23, one CD-ROM was reported stolen from The victim reported hearing a the inside of a computer in the lab. 'fJ noise outside in the parking lot around 9 p.m. When he later Feb. 23, Burglary 2nd Degree looked outside to investigate, he Normandy 1l-ace saw a suspicious subject on a bicy cle riding away from the area. He The residents reported that per checked his vehicle and discovered sones) unknown entered their that a window had been broken out apartment and stole one television and his radio was stolen, and one DVD player from inside. Feb. 21, Property Damage- ., Feb. 23, Property Damage~ 7844 Florissant Road Parking Florissant Road area Lot A fence surrounding an item in The victim discovered that her storage was damaged in an attempt .. vehicle window was broken out, to steal copper. however nothing from inside was I stolen. The times of occurrence are Feb. 24, SteaIing Under $500- the same from the previous inci Benton Hall dent. A master set of University keys Feb. 21, Possession of was discovered stolen. The exteri- I'; ControUed Substance-Villa or of the buildings affected was re North keyed by the locksmiths. The police department investi Feb. 24, Stealing Under $500- gated a call of person(s) smoking BuggLake marijuana in the residence hall. After the investigation, it was One of the coyote decoys used 9 determined that several students to scare off the geese was apparent- had been smoking marijuana. All ly stolen from the side of the lake. For more information please call the Army ROTC Department at 314-935-5521 1 5537 or 5546. You may also visit our web-site at rotC.wustl.edu February 27,2006 ~k Current Page 3 Students can study abroad in Sri Lanka, help reconstruction •• BY BRIAN OLIVER language training courses on July 3. said. Carol Cradock, specialist for the -'-r- Staff Writer ---- In addition to learning about the She added that the program will be Center for International Studies, says Sri Lankan culture, the students will especially relevant to her schooling the service learning program is a great also get to participate in a research and career because it will give her the opportunity for students to learn This summer, the Center for project of their choosing. opportuuity to examine criminologi about another culture. International Studies will offer stu- Miller says that interested students cal theories in a cross cultural context "You can learn not only about ~. dents the unique opportunity to con- should talk to her before deciding on It will further be useful because "my another culture but also learn about tribute to the UM-St Louis Tsunami the research but added, "research long term focus is on the social injus yourself," she said. "It's a great Reconstruction Project by traveling to opportunities are wide open as long tice of the criminal justice system." opportunity and potentially a life Sri Lanka and participating in a six as you can find a fit in an internation Joel Glassman, associate provost changing one." credit hour service learning course. al context" of Academic Affairs and director for The cost of attending the service Jody Miller, associate professor of Mary Ann Coker, senior, criminol the Center for International Studies, learning program includes tuition for criminology and criminal justice, is ogy and sociology, indicated that she said an exciting component of the Sri . six credit hours (which was $1,365 as ." leading the service learning course. will more than likely sign up to take Lanka course is that it is the flrst of January 2006) and $3,450 for pro Miller spent part of the year living .part in the program. international service learning pro gram fees, which includes roundtrip with her husband in Sri Lanka. Coker first became interested in gram UM-St. Louis has offered. airfare, housing, all in-country pro Miller said she became interested this work when she was involved as a "Most other programs take place gram related travel and program . in leading a service learning course student leader for the UM-St. Louis in tr~ditional class room settings," materials. because of her personal work with the Tsunami Reconstruction Effort. Her Glassman said. 'This program gives Interested students will be Tsunami Reconstruction Effort initial interest was in helping disad students practical hands on experi required to submit an application and vantaged children. nonrefundable deposit by ~ "I have found the work rewarding ence. They also get to provide service $500 Photo courtesy .lady Millar and I wanted to share this experience The summer service learning for a disadvantaged population and March 15. with students," Miller said. course appeals to her both profession learn .about realities in other civiliza For more information concerning Sri Lankans celebrate the grand opening of the Andaragasyaya The course will take place from ally and personally. tions." the program, contact Miller by phone school library. UM-St. Louis sponsored the reconstruction after June 30 to July 30. The student par "I want to do ethnographic Glassman added that if this year's at 516-5426 or bye-mail at the tsunami devastated the educational facility. ticipants will arrive in Sri Lanka on research. And this would give me the program is successful, the Center for [email protected]. For more July 2 and will get a day to socialize opportunity to both be in an unfamil International Studies will offer it information or questions regarding 516-6983 or bye-mail at ing project is also available at ~ with Miller and other participants in iar environment and to be helpful again and will try to offer other ser application, scholarships and fee pay [email protected]. More informa http://www. umsl.edulservices/abroad Sri Lanka before starting intensive with children at the same time," she vice projects outside of Sri Lanka. ment, contact Cradock by · phone at tion about the Sri Lanka service learn- Isummerlsrilanka.htrnl. Grand opening of Center for Student Success UMSL faculty seem opposed to hosting visiting CIA profs BY .JAVI NADAL history and political science depart Staff Wn"ter . ments have shown an opposition to the program. When Mark Burkholder, dean of Will a CIA agent acting as a pro the College ofArts and Science, talked fessor be teaching students next to the chairs of those departments, he semester? Although it seems to be an received the same negative answer. unusual question, the possibility exists '1 do not think the program is for UM-St. Louis. going to be carried out," said Louis During the last few months, UM Gerteis, chair of the history depart St. Louis has been considering ment. "It would be bad for the whether or not to join a program University." offered by the Center for Study of Gerteis said he believes that the Intelligence a1 the CIA that would presence of CIA agents working at the allow universities to welcome CIA same level as professors would nega agents into their faculty. tively affect the University because This program allows CIA agents to those faculty members do not have the collaborate with different colleges and same objectivity as other scholars. universities by sending professors to In his opinion, the presence of CIA certain schools for two-year periods in agents in departments like the Center order to share their knowledge in areas for International Studies could reduce like national security, intelligence or the freedom of the other professors. political analysis. '1 know that someone from the The cost of the program for the CIA came last semester to lecture at University is very low since CIA cov UM-St Louis," Gerteis said, ''but it is ers the costs of their agents. not the same to give a lecture one day, However, a condition in the pro and teach like any other professor." gram for UM-St. Louis would consid Lana Stein, chair of the political er the CIA professors as visiting facul science department, affirmed that ty members. nobody from the CIA would teach in If both groups agree to the pro that department, although she did not gram, UM-St. Louis would incorpo want to give her opinion about the pro rate such visiting professors into the gram. faculty in the history department, "Obviously, if the faculty in those political science department and eco departments do not want to pursue this Adam D. Wiseman! 71>e CummJ nomics. possibility, the campus will not pro "I was interested in pursuing this ceed with this," Glassman said. Maria Curtis, student curator, and O'Andre Braddix, SGA president, cut the ribbon at the opening of the new Center for Student possibi lity on a case by caore basis as a Although the CIA affirms that its Success and the Office of Transfer Services. Melissa Hattman, director of Transfer Services and Articulation, was delighted by means of bringing additional faculty professors cannot recruit members the turnout at the event. "This is so wonderfull" Hattman said. resources to the campus," said Joel during their internships, many facul Glassman, director of the Center for ties are concerned about this possibili " International Studies. ty, since the primary goal of the CIA is 'The three departments most likely to be an intelligence service. COMPLAINT, from page 1 to serve as a host for such a visiting This program started in 1985 with faculty member were asked about universities all over the country. Since their interest," Glassman said. 'The then, more than 50 centers have host ,.' Gossage said that despite the ' Gossage's complaint on the behalf to receive the information or not. other people's beliefs. chairpersons of the three units agreed ed CIA agents as faculty. Universities efforts made by Montague McGhee to of Gesher was not the only complaint ''TItis is such a diverse group of '1 don't have any problem with to go back and get a sense of faculty like Harvard, Princeton, Georgetown, investigate the situation, she still felt Montague McGhee said she received. people. I wanted education to be out that We just don't like being harassed. opinion in their departments." University of South Carolina, "very pushed aside." She also received one from a Muslim there for people to make a choice. I When I crossed back over the bridge Since the idea was launched, how University of Oregon, among others, "She told me she went down there student. According to her, the Muslim want people to be tolerant," she said. trying to get away from the cafeteria, ever, UM-St. Louis professors in the have joined the program in the past. and acted like a nonnal student, and student did not feel like any religious She said UM-St. Louis tries to have three of the reps asked me at the same she didn't see them doing anything material should be handed out at a a variety of religious groups come to time if I wanted a Bible. It's harass A LLEN , from. page 1 wrong. She didn't tell them they had public university. campus and have always had a variety ing," she said. -----..--.------.-.--.... ~,--...... -.. ----.,-.... ------.. _-----_ . . , . done something wrong. She went Montague McGhee does not of groups that came in the past "It's "Lately, they've been on the down there just to observe them. believe the campus should prevent always open to everyone," she said. bridge, and they haven't done any Allen could also relate to his stu Mueller explained. In 2000, he had a Something bad had already happened any religious group from presenting Gossage said she has "no problem thing to the extreme. I haven't seen dents and did not want to disappoint stroke. by the time that she did that," Gossage students with free information. She with other religions" and that Judaism them do anything out of control," them. French Lecturer Anne-Sophie said. feels it is up to a student if they want teaches tolerance and acceptance of Rosebrouth said. Allen suffered from a heart defect, Blank said even though Allen retired which led him to retire in 1986, before she became a full-time faculty member, she had met him at receptions he attended after his retirement. ''He struck me as a gentleman in the old-fashioned sense of the way," she The Department of said. '1 wish I had him as a colleague. He was very knowledgeable." Defense and Strategic Blank added, '1t was a great loss for the department because he contributed Studies so much." Mueller said the foreign language department . hopes to setup the Dr. Master ofScience Degree in Marcus Allen Memorial scholarship in Defense and Strategic Studies memory of him. The scholarship win be created in partnership with Michele ~1issouri tate · niversih' Rutledge from the Office of in \Vashingtol1, DC Development. For those students seeking careers in the intelligence and national The Current is now security cOlllfl1unity hiring staff writers For more information and to apply, visit and photographers. http://www.mlssouristate.edu/dss or call (703) 218-3565 Submit cover letter and resume to: [email protected] Page 4 11.e Current February 27, 2006 ~Ollr Opinion ~t: r Editor's Vienpoint Should athletes be held Check out my ash "You've got dirt on dirty laundry. your forehead." So I stock up on clean- Every year on Ash ing supplies (religious 6 Wednesday, a concerned practices like prayer and to higher standardsil stranger reminds me of fasting, in my case) and the big, black smudge spend 40 days scrubbirlg. across the top of my face. Sometimes my imperfec- Yes. the students athlete -allegedly every UM-St. Louis student on a could be invoked. If they signed a Each year, I calmly tions require a little steel involved in the theft at Dick's ports team should unden;tand their contract to play for UM-St. Louis, explain that my 'dirt' is wool and elbow grease; ;. Sporting Goocl~ are yOlll1g. Yes. if lights and responsibilities. they received a copy of these regula actually deliberate. that 1S, I have trouble get- they took part in the illegal activity. Like it or not, athletes do serve as tions. Ash Wednesday ting rid of the really tough . !o they made a mi!>take. Ye~. they realize role models and figureheads for their. Even if these athletes had no begins the Catholic period KATE DROLET stains ... gossip. academic that their actions come with conse organizations. To play professional regard for their personal conse of Lent. To non-Catholics, Managing Editor slacking, grudges, general ' quenc s. . But whcre does this leave sports . athletes have to accept the quences, they should have considered this extended . holiday procrastination and ali their status at the University: responsibilities that come with their the impact of their actions on their often seems mysterious or weird. those other nasty habits that hide in ' Being a student athlet holds sig positions. Just as they're required. to team. If an individual doesn't care that What kind of oddball purposely walks hard-ta-reach comers. nificant responsibility in a 'ociety attend practices, they're expected to he could ruin his or her own sports around with a burned palm leaf We use fasting to strip away life's where athletic' ,Illd the people align their conduct off the field with career, he should still consider the smeared into her skin for the whole excesses in order to engage in serious invoh ed are judged by ditTerenl mer their behavior on the field. team's morale and success. world to see? self-examination. Anyone who has it and high standanls. According to ean we honestly say that, if UM Unfortunately, the alleged actions Lent serves as a time for us weirdos ever practiced a fast understands how the UM-Sl. Lou is Divi~ion of St. Louis baseball playen; did commit of a few represent the entire team, to do our Spring cleaning, though not limiting or totally eliminating food Intercollegiate Alhktic~ Program these crimes, that they didn't under even though over half of the playen; in an evict-the-dust- bunnies-from consumption can make a person feel Section 6. a student-athlett' becomes a stand the consequences of their knew .nothing of the theft If found the-closet-crevices sort of way. "bare." representative not nnly of their tearn. action ? First of all, ignorance of the guilty, the convicted playen; should Mardi Gras, the festival of beads, Attaching a fast to a particular but of the school as well. The alhlet s law is no excuse to break it. Second, pay the same price as would anyone booze and ... well, you know, is our event helps focus the effect For exam are expected to behave hath on-and they're adults. They can legally drive, else who stole $15,000 worth of mer "last call" before Lent. The tradition ple, during Hunger Awareness Week off-campus in a manner that bJings vote. join the military, buy groceries, chandise in a planned, extensive theft. didn't really begin as a day of hedonis students ate restricted meals at the credit to the Uni \'ersity and their te Dan Aees Sophomore, Psychology ------"------"------" ------" ------I would probably want to do figure skating just for the rush FIguie skating. I enjoy their Snow boartling..... Why not! of being in an enclosed area I don't really have one. unbelievable grace and the beauty of with hundreds of people. The their movements. pressure would be exhilarating. " " " " February 27,2006 cJlre Current Page 5 Pope's astronomer is featured speaker at scientists' meeting The Pope's astronomer was Father Coyne. Animal Planet TV give the impression ly evolution, in public schools. In the ed reasons for embracing these among the featured .speakers at the The lively, smiling, white-haired host Jeff Corwin, of a conflict between past, scientists have largely ignored beliefs are reasons of faith, not scien recent annual meeting of the Father Coyne, who is also an adjunct which spoke as part of religion and science, the efforts to create the illusion of a tific reasons. "You cannot design an American Association for · the professor at University of Arizona, is a serriinar for high Coyne sees no such scientific debate on evolution or of . experiment that proves that God does Advancement of Science. one of several science advisors to the school teacbers on conflict. Many scientific support for concepts like or does not exist, so that means the Didn't know the Pope had an offi Pope. The Pope's primary source of teaching evolution. Christian religious, "Intelligent Design," an. explanation question is outside the area of sci cial astronomer? Neither did J. science advice is a panel of scientist Father Coyne including the of biological diversity that largely ence. Science is mute on that subject The position of Vatican priests that report on science matters decried people who Catholic Church, do resembles the one replaced by evolu because it is not a science question," astronomer does not date back to to the Pope. But Coyne cautioned try to present science not believe in a literal tion in the nineteenth century. But said Coyne. He likewise decried sci Galileo,as some might guess, but to against really describing either him and religion as in con interpretation of the with assaults on the teaching of biol entists who try to use science as a jus the time when the present Gregorian self, or the panel, as the Pope's "sci flict. They are simply Bible, despite the ogy growing, the AAAS felt the time tification of atheism. That is just as calendar was adopted by the Catholic ence advisor." "We talk to him about two different realms, CATHERINE MARQUIS- impression presented had come to clearly state that the vast much a mistake as saying tbat reli ChUrch, to replacement of the old science but he makes his own deci he told us. He HOMEYER by some religious body of evidence supports evolution gion and science are in opposition, Julian calendar, which had become so sions," said Coyne. described the Bible as Science Columnist groups that embrace and the claims of a scientific question when in fact, they simply do not over out of sync that "Christmas was tak The position of Vatican a series of lessons for that belief. about it were false. Father Coyne's lap, he noted. Faith is one thing and ing place where Easter should be," as astronomer was established to moni mankind. "Sometimes Father Coyne remarks were among the many voic science is another, he reminded us. we were told by Father George tor the correctness of the calendar but it is poetry, sometimes it is history, spoke during the session titled es of scientists echoing this state Coyne put some of his viewpoints Coyne, Director of the Vatican now is more far-ranging. Coyne is sometimes it is mythology. But it is "Evolution on the Frontline" on ment. in strong terms because he feels that Observatory, in an interview after he both a priest and a scientist, and always a lesson." However, it is not a Sunday, Feb. 19, presented for St. Creationists and supporters of attempts to teach science from reli spoke at the recent AAAS confer divides his time between Rome and science book, said Coyne, ''People Louis area teachers. Coyne's speech Intelligent Design like to trot out sci gion are not only mistaken but a ence. Tucson, Arizona, where he teaches at who try to teach science from the was one of several at the AAAS entists who have embraced a belief in threat to both religion and science. By "we," I mean myself and University of Arizona. . Bible are making a grave mistake," meeting that focused on anti-evolu a literal interpretation of the Bible. In But he also concluded by saying he is KWMU's science reporter Robert Father Coyne was part of a diverse he said. "Science and religion are dif tion efforts and how scientists and most cases, these scientists are not not a philosopher or theology expert Frederick, who had graciously invit panel of speakers, which included ferent things, with different rules." science teachers can best address biologists, and come from other dis but a scientist who is also a priest, a ed me to sit in on his interview with Representative Russ Carnahan and While some religious groups try to attacks on teaching science, especial- ciplines, but in every case, their stat- man of faith. Before I left for London, I spoke announcing," Our story is set in than anything. Instead of stationary found our seats up near the ceiling of stage for the opening number, ''The London West with several students who bad come Victorian England. Therefore it pre pieces painted to create the play's the theatre and settled in as quickly as Circle of Life." through the program before me. They dates cameras, video equipment, arid background, the set consisted of a half possible. It was a stirring performance that offered advice they had learned and especially cell phones. Please be sure circle of blank walls. These walls For as long as the Lion King has appeased the child in me. They stuck recommended places to visit. They all . to turn these devices off so as not to could be rotated or moved around on been on Broadway, people have gone close enough to the movie so as not to End theatre advised me to visit the London West spoil our atmosphere." the stage as the different scenes insane over the costumes. I was not offend anyone, but there were plenty End, the theatre district, and see as The storyline of The Woman in required, and all of the backgrounds disappointed. Within the first five of new numbers to make the experi many plays and musicals as possible. \Vhite seems simple enough. Walter were projected on to them. Watching minutes of the show I saw actors ence fresh. The British accents did not meets every I love musicals, so I was more than Hartbouse, a painter, goes to work at the set changes was like watching transformed into marvelous creatures detract from the African atmosphere willing to follow this advice as soon as the home of two sisters, Laura and master ballet companies perform as of Africa. Men and women who anymore than American accents had. possible. Marion. Walter falls in love with the the backgrounds coordinated with the played the giraffes used stilts on their In fact, with the slight undertone of However, it took much longer to beautiful Laura, who is betrothed to wall pieces. Everything fit in perfect as the hind legs and stilts on their African drums throughout the entire expectation settle into London life and school here the wicked Sir Percival. Together timing, and the actors made me hands as the fore legs so they seemed performance, it was hard to believe than I anticipated, so my theatre-going Walter and Marion fight to save Laura believe in each new room and city that to crawl midair while the necks and that we were in the United Kingdom was delayed. In fact, I just saw my and destroy Percival with the help of a appeared. Even when the stage floor heads loomed above them. The Zebras instead of Kenya. first and second sbows this week. And mysterious woman dressed in white. moved, the audience still believed that used their own legs as the front legs After such amazing musicals, I can while they were both musicals, they The notable twist to this story is the the actors were moving forward great while the back legs hung off the cos only look forward to my next experi were completely different experi character of Marion. Although she distances. tume and were controlled by the ences. I'll be able to see how the Brits ences. also loves Hartbouse, she sacrifices In another section of the West End, actor's arms to simulate running. A do with Chicago and also experience On a Wednesday night, I went with her own feelings for her sister's. So we went to see the Lion King. I have massive elephant came through the Mary Poppins as it should be. Not to a friend to see Andrew Lloyd while we cheer love triumphant for always been a huge Disney nerd, so I center aisle of the theatre onto the mention the classics of Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest show The Woman in Laura and Walter, we cannot help but signed up for the Lion King at the stage with a baby elephant right Webber. I'm looking forward to a LAURA AYERS \Vhite. Before the lights went down, a feel sorry for Marion as well. sanle time as I signed up for Phantom behind. Cheetahs, rams, birds, rhinoc semester with entertainment I can Staff Writer voice came over the loudspeaker, The play's set surprised me more of the Opera and Les Miserables. We eros and wildebeests flocked to the only find in the West End. UMSL Spring Job Fair 2006 Friday, March 10, 2006 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Mark Twain Build ing Admission is free only to UM-St. Louis students/alumni who pre-register by March 3, 2006. Non-registered job seekers must pay $5.00 at the door. Visit www.umsl.edu/career to pre-register and for the list of employers attending the job fair. Among the 100 companies currently attending are: • Anheuser-Busch • MO Department of Corrections • Colliers International • MO Division of Youth Services • Edward Jones • Pfizer • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Social Security Administration • Express Scripts, Inc. • St. Louis Science Center • Federal Bureau of Investigation • UPS • Internal Revenue Service • Youth In Need Career Services 278 Millennium Student Center (314) 516-5111 www.umsLedu/career Your Key to Success! Page 6 ~k. Curre nt February 27, 2006 New trends appeal Men make way for EDITOR MELISSA M cCRARY to college women Spring fashions Features Editor With every year Candice Bur- Have you er. This works well and every change in dette, sophomore, noticed how tricky for nights out, job phone: 516-5174 season comes a biology, agreed that the weather has interviews (for sum fax: 516-6811 change in people's styles this year will been the last few mer interns or those wardrobes. This reflect past styles. weeks? Some days entering the work spring, retailers and "I think there the weather is nice, force) and they are clothing chains are will be a lot of indi other days it is cold. interchangeable ~ pushing out their viduality, 00- Yes, unfortunately it with several colors. the week's bulky sweaters and matching and the is still winter. Short and long baggy pants to make runway model However, the sleeve button ups, way for their ship appeal," Burdette changes in tempera BY MYRON shOlt sleeve polos, ments of women's said. "Overall, the ture are glimpses of BY MELISSA McNEILL t-shirts and colle SPling appareL fashion will proba the weather to giate rugby shirts best MCCRARY Staff Writer In past years, bly be about what come. Spring. The are just a few choic- ~) fashion designers Features Editor brings out an indi beautiful weather es that they can be promoted the colors vidual and there will that allows us to shed layers of paired with a blazer. Try J. Crew bets pink and green, but be many different clothes and helmet sized skull or Banana Republic. These this year's top color is white. styles and colors." caps. stores offer quality navy blue Grecian dresses, long t10wing No outfit is complete with What does this also mean for blazers at decent prices. Several skilts, shirt dresses, lace shirts, out accessories. Large bead men's fashion? It mearIS we can stores like Nordstroms, I.e. Calling all UMSL beaded halters and basic tanks necklaces, long dangling ear put up our dark wintry colored Penney's, Aeropostale, Express can be found just about every rings and bangle bracelets can cardigarIS, gloomy sweat pants or H&M offer short sleeve polos writers and poets: where in white. complement almost any outfits. and opt for more colorful fash and button ups at a vaIiety of Carol Parsons, visual direc Popular shoes include ion. Here are few tips (that GQ PI1Ces. Get published tor at Dillard's, described some wedges and ballet flats. endorses) to get people on their Due Lee, senior, accounting, of the latest and hottest fashion For a complete makeover, way to winter fashion liberation. said that he likes to look for styles. apply some lilac eye shadow or First tip: add some color. Do clothing that would be suitable Litmag is accepting submissions "Camouflage, military print, nail polish. The bright diva look not opt for the traditional blacks, for the occasion. of original short stories, poems Victorian style, Bohemian, with is going out, while more pastel blues and jungle greens. "It all depends. If I am going or personal essays for this year's wooden beads and crochet cosmetics are becoming top Endorse some colors that radiate to a bar to hang out with friends, literary magazine. They are designs, 70s-influenced flare picks. in the sun. I prefer the laid-back casual leg and super tight fit jeans are making it even more entidng by Finally, the last step of a Those wanting to add some look, with jeans and a collared some of the current trends," makeover is touching up with color to their wardrobe can try a shirt, but if I am going out to a offering $50 prizes to the best Parsons said. "Safari print and some of this season's hottest yellow, light green or light blue night club, I might try to wear a selections in each category. Look style are due to hit the stores scents. DKNY's "Be patterned argyle sweater vest. Or blazer or nicer slacks," he said. A for the Litmag box outside the sometime in ApriL" Delicious," Jennifer Lopez's find a long or short sleeve button Third tip: opt for clothes that English department's office in Other latest fashion styles "Live" and Escada's new up that utilizes a lighter color are form-fitting. Yes, this means Lucas Hall. Or submit by email: include the worn jeans look, "Pacific Paradise" are a few of scheme and coordinate it with that 3XL shirts for a traditional [email protected]. jeans with rhinestones and this year's best selling fra some jearIS. Radiant solid color XL person is not going to work. painted floral designs, Bermuda grances. t-shirts paired with jeans and a This means take a size or two off shorts, parachute capri pants BCBG, Guess, Wet Seal, classic white pair of tennis shoes of the baggy jean look that has 'Carmen' at PAC and the layering of tank tops. Forever 21 and BeBe are popu is an excellent option for this become so popular. Brenda Timmermann, man lar stores for college women. spring. Purchase a suit, and cus- • ager at Old Navy, said that "I think H&M clothes will So you've seen MTV's hip-hopera Ensembles like these bring tomize it if possible. College many past styles are making be big because the stores just out the color in the clothing and 'Carmen' with MlJs Def and students are usually: strapped on their way back to the fashion opened here and they are really the complexion of your skin. cash, so looking around for bar BeyoncE~ ... now see the original industry. cool and cheap," Brandilyn Some popular picks are shirts by gains can help. It might be wiser opera by Bizet that has endured "Funky retro styles are Tidwell, junior, English, said. ENYCE or Phat Fann. They to buy smaller, if possible. At PAC 5, so long. the on March returning," she said. "Some of No matter what style or offer lighter clothing that does . However, hacking off some of the Teatro de L1rico performs our new spring arrivals are statement people want to make not neglect the masculine the fabric gives a more tai 'Carmen' in the original French, cargo pants that come in mod this season, these ideas and appeaL lored/mature look. with English subtitles. Students ern and wear and tear styles, stores can make over any closet Second tip: don't forget to get 25 percent off. Visit peasant tops and beaded hal and bring out the diva look. purchase a blazer, particularly Touhill.org for more information. ters." Photos by Adam D. Wiseman! The Current the all-purpose Navy blue blaz- see FASHION, page 7 February 27, 2006 '1kt Current Page 7 ad· FASHION, from page 6 Master the of the dorm room makeover Do not purchase snug fit jeans or parachutes. Calvin Klein, Kenneth BY NAKENYA SHUMATE 'The walls are bare and they are an ugly Cole, Ralph Lauren and Levis are a Staff Writer color," he said. His must-have is "a lap few brands that offer many jean fits top; it's an information gateway." such as wide-leg, relaxed and car Christina Peny, freshman, English, penter. Just as the perfect black dress is not lives in Bellerive Hall. ''Definitely a Fourth and [mal tip: find a fra complete without the right shoes, purse laptop is one of the best things you can grance that is light and citrus-orient and jewelry, the perfect dorm room is have," she said. Her laptop is the most ed. Make sure it works well with not complete without its accessories. important addition to her room. "So your pH balance. Do not purchase While some students are masters of much of what you do is done on the something that is too light. However, drab dorm makeovers, others find computer," she said. don't be a so-called "real man of matching curtains with toss pillows a There is an assortment of stores stu genius" and purchase something too daring endeavor. The question students dents think are the best places to go for strong. Polo Black, Armani '" ask themselves is "What will I need to the dorm basics but the consensus is to BlackCode, Sean Jean Unforgivable sw-vive a semester in a dormT go cheap. and Acqua di Gio are some of the If you are thinking of a black light, Lindsay Kelsey, freshman, pre-med top-selling scents. designer curtains and a lava lamp, think icine, suggests shopping for decor at Make this spring fun and explore again. It seems that electronics and a Target new options in fashion. Pair a blazer comfortable place to sit are among the 'They have good stuff, but it's with a button up and some tennis top accessories every dorm must have; cheap," she said. When she decorated shoes. Try a color that leaves an t and what better way to study than sur her room in Bellerive Hall, she admit impression. Opt for color that high rounded by your favorite television ted she did not spend much. ''I had to lights your complexion. Try a more shows, internet games, food and music get a shelf," she said. Her favorite moderate fIt in your clothing. in a comfy chair. accessory, however, is her chair. ''It's Finally, pick a fragrance that embell Kimberly Edwards, junior, commu one of those butterfly chairs," she said. ishes the aura you wish to give off. nication, chose a dorm room in the After sitting in classroom desk all day, Most importantly, have fun. Provincial House because she wanted a having your favorite chair to relax in is Remember, it will be spring and ~ single room. Using a demo from a a great stress reducer. everything in spring is supposed to Linens 'n Things magazine and some 'Target has a lot of unique creative be fun, light and easy. Fashion state of her favorite colors, Edwards turned things and everything matches," ments should follow suit. her four walls into a dynamic dorm Edwards said. Her room only set her room. budget back by $350. Kevin Ottley! Tbe Curnnl ''My colors were white, orange and While Target seemed to catch most Adam Richter, sophomore, graphic design, watches a little television in his well decorated and orga pink because they're bright and fes students' decorating eye, Wal-Mart al~o nized Villa Dorm room. ; tive," she said. stood out as a favorite. Perry's sugges What are definite must-haves? "I tion was ''WaI-Mart, I guess if you just gested collecting things from relatives. sories. ''1 have plants," she said, and ''I very color-coordinated and neat. She is need everything in here," said Edwards. want to find a little bit of everything". '1 gave them a computer," he said. love having a fish; I feel responsible for extremely organized," she said. HAVE -A GRFAT "I wouldn't want to go without my "I spent no more than $1,000," said Littlepage suggests students try Bed something." Students who are on a budget or stereo." She also said, ''I think you Jerry Hamm, father of Shannon Hamm, Bath & Beyond. However, it was not With such a mixture of advice, dOlm cannot afford the latest designs from STORY IDEA? should always have rugs." For socializ junior, elementary education. "Her the bed or bath element that interested room decorating can seem like an enor Bed Bath & Beyond can shop around ·t". . ing, she suggests "extra chairs for room was so cramped," he said of her him. ''I guess the beyond part" is what mous undertaking. It may also be possi for great accessories from different friends." former dorm at Central Missouri State. gets me, be said. ble to get inspiration from a friend's places to avoid maxing out their credit £an The Current at Blake Littlepage, freshman, Where does he think students should Although electronics rule in the top room. cards. Edwards advises, ''Make it flow, mechanical engineering, decorates his shop? ''Wal-Mart, they' ve got every accessories, Kelsey took on a different The best room in Edwards' opinion to where no one knows you got it from t ~: 516-5174 dorm room in Seton Hall with posters. thing you need," he said. He also sug- approach to decorating with live acces- belonged to her friend Dinae. "She is a lot of different places." ~J-~. ,,, H ELTON, from page 1 ...... •. _...... _... __ ._ ._--- ._- ~----- When not working in his SLA. office to professors there, I didn't like how With SLA, Helton is responsible for is proactive. Most administration, fac France are just a few of the places that or at Admissions, Helton spends the they ran things and decided to stay at attending many monthly meetings, act Helton's Favorites ulty and students are always thinking he has visited in the past. majority of his free time attending UMSL." ing as a representative for UM-St. about how to make things better." 'This summer, I will be studying in sporting events at UM-St Louis and After hearing about the criminology Louis students at the State Legislative, Book: Catcher in the Rye His favorite memory at UM-St. Italy, then visiting Greece and all around the city. program at UM-St Louis, he became hiring interns and overseeing staff Movie: The Notebook Louis was the basketball game against around Italy." He said that his mom has been the more interested in attending this memben;. In Admissions, he gives Food: Toasted Bagel Sandwiches SlUE, when it was ''Pack the Stands He said that in the future he would greatest influence in his life and that her University. tours to new students, does clerical Music: Anything except country Night" like to see more people living on cam interest in politics has rubbed off on He graduated from Westwood High work and assists with orientation Motto: Love is great, so don't hate! 'There were tons of people there. pus at UM-St. Louis. him. School in Austin, Texas and, while events. And it was good to see people, who "More living on campus would "She has always said my whole life there, was involved in the Junior So far, his favorite professor has don't reaUy like basketball come and make a better sense of community. that I would be. a the Supreme Court Training Corps and Speech and Debate. been Richard Middleton and his school or possibly get involved in non support the team. They were also sup Getting involved on campus makes you Justice. I originally pIanned to go to He said that his extracUrricular activi favorite class has been !"fiddleton's profit wcnk," he said. porting the University." a better person. It is important for stu Washington University for law school, ties in high school were beneficial to Foundations of Law class. One thing that he likes the best When he can find time, Helton dents to have contacts with others and but after meeting students and talking him. "After I graduate, I might go to law about UM-St. Louis is how "everything enjoys traveling. Scotland, England and provide feedback on the school." SCHULTZ, from page 1 ------ In addition to directing and manag She said that she would consider move from the old University Center. ing the bookstore, Schultz is also the herself to be 'Most Helpful' instead of "When we moved into the building adviser for Gallery Visio, an active 'Most Influential' because she is in 2000, it was a wonderful grand ;l member and planner for the National extremely service-oriented. opening and a milestone for the cam Association of College Stores, a mem "I am a good resource person. I can pus," she said. "So many people were ber of the Association College Unions direct people in the right direction," she involved." International and participant in other said. "I am effective at multi-tasking, Receiving the Student Life Award related organizations when she has helping others, managing self-support in 2001 is her favorite personal memo time. ing services for the campus only ry at UM-St Louis. "I also coordinate, along \vith Ron because I have a wonderful boss and an From the baseball and football .. Edwards and Carol Usery and the awesome staff. I truly love my job at decor in her office, people can immedi Grounds Department, the Univen;ity's the University and working with so ately see how her sports enthusiasm multi-award winning floats for all many dedicated and talented people." correlates with her sincere personality. major parades downtown and most Schultz said that she thinks that the recently Ferguson and Florissant University is doing great things. parades as well," she said. '''These "1 am very excited about the parades are held on holidays, week- dynamic initiatives by the administra /li ends or evenings and we always have tion to enhance and stimulate our com nwnerous students, faculty, staff, alums munity, such as Express Scripts relo and administrators who participate." cating to our campus," she said. Schult2's Favorites Schultz said that she usually tries to Schultz would like to see more tra attend at least one sporting event a ditional-age students and first time Book: Atlas Shrugged week at UM-St Louis. freshmen attending the University in Movie: Caddy shack. By attending events all over campus the future. 'That movie was great, and I lit' and at the Touhill, she has had the "[1 want to see] growth in general. find it therapeutic to laugh. I am a opportunity to meet many people. The total student population growth big fan of Bill Murry. I also like ''1 run into a lot of students. I am would spur new growth for buildings Woody Allen's movies immensely." always talking and meeting new peo and services. 1 would like to see the Food: "Lobster. I love food in ple. I enjoy working with various stu Wellness Center and the expanding of general. I like to eat.' dent groups." services that we have." Color: Red Depending on the week's event cal Her greatest career accomplishment Greatest Influence: "My CHRIS BOTTI CARMEN endar. Schultz spends more than 50 was her contribution that helped to grandmother, Maya Angelou and FRIDAY, MARCH ;3. 8 p.n1 . SL)';"DAY. 1\ lA RCU G. 7 p_n). .. hours a week on campus. establish the MSC and assist with the Eleanor Roosevelt." 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Employees of all promotional partners and their agencies are not eligible. One pass per person. This film is rated PG-13 for sequences of violent action throughout. partial nudity and language. IN THEATERS FRIDAY, MARCH 3RD! WWW.TOUHILL.ORG 314. 516.4949 866. 516.4949 ' . . 8 7k Current 27, 2006 • For Mozart's 250th Binhday, Pav-ng tribute to the master Salzburg Chamber Soloists play at PAC example, is never unrewarded. piano that was to be the focus of the his father's death, I was anxious for the theatre techs had only re-dirnmed BY NATHAN SMITH At the Touhilliast Friday, Feb. 24, next piece, appropriately, Concerto the intermission to end. It soon did, the lights for the encore, I would not -Staff Writer a world-class orchestra, The Salzburg for Piano and Orchestra in C Major, and the orchestra retumed and began have been surprised to wake up in Chamber Soloists, valiantly put bow No. 13. as if there had been no break at all. another world. When the conceIt bug catches to string to release a majestic stream The concerto's soft and steady The movements were deftly played The best part of the Salzburg you, there is little you can do to stop of aural beauty in honor of a 250 year mood lacked the draw and excitement out, from familiar to something Chamber Soloists performance was it. But next time, when you are old prodigy, Wolfgang Amadeus of the previous piece but allowed for deeply internal, as the cellists and this: they played so expertly that searching Ticketmaster for your Mozart. the pianist, Andreas Klein, to work bassist pulled as deeply on the audi when I left, I felt like I had heard what favorite rock bands and rap artists, Beginning with the Divertimento the keys with an orderly flair, as if he ence as they did their strings. Mozart himself might have heard pause and ask yourself if another ear in D Major, the soulful talent of these were privately tutoring every member In a brilliant and pleasantly inside his mind, before he wrote any assaulting frenzy of regurgitated con soloists was irrefutable. The orchestra of the audience in the craft of trans lengthy encore, the orchestra present thing down. I appreciate anything in formity is really what you need to swept powerfully through the move lating the genius of Mozart. ed a passionate work by Schubert, this world that sparks a reflective make you the well-rounded socialite ments with great accuracy, but most After learning from the concert's and finally a breathtakingly intense silence. Their performance connected that your dream guy or girl is looking impressively, with unswerving grace. program that the final piece for the piece by Piazola. Through the me to something classy and timeless for. With practiced hands, the chairs evening, Quintet for Strings in g Piazola, the orchestra played not only even genius-and that is something An evening with the classics, for were rearranged to make room for the minor, was composed by Mozart after music but thoughts and images, and if you do not experience every day. E TOR Sigur Ros bellows CATE MARQUIS A&E Editor phone: 516-5174 with passion in fax: 516-6811 Pageant concert BY ZACH M EYER white translucent curtain separated Music Critic the pit and stage and within minutes. Dyer's book Sigur Ros jaunted onto the stage, opening their set with Takk and Sigur Ros defies every aspect of gl6s6li while red lights beamed from the pop culture. The band created its behind the band, letting the audience gives formula own language, making the lyrics see only their silhouettes. completely incoherent. Front man The curtain was then pulled back Jonsi Birgisson plays his guitar with a to reveal the members of the band cello bow, and bassist Georg Holm is who still looked a little stage fright for tranquility an avid believer in whale hunting. ened even with the extensive and Yet, despite the odds, Sigur Ros is recent touring. Birgisson continued being hailed as Iceland's version of the set with a solo on his guitar. and success The Beatles. However, perhaps "solo" is the On Feb. 21, the band played to a wTong word to use. Using a cello sold-out crowd at the Pageant. bow, his guitar skills closely resonat BY MYRON McNEILL Beforehand, hundreds of fans eagerly ed to that of a whale roar. Gigantic Sta!f\vriter waited in lines that wrapped around bellows poured out of the speakers either side of the venue. The Pageant and into the stunned audience. was equally filled with security The band also played favorites Is life chaotic? Are tumultuous guards keeping a watchful eye for such as "vi_rar vel til lofuirasa" and things taking place in your career or journalists trying to sneak in for an "hoppipolla." Do not even try to pro personal life? Peace may be a possible interview with the elusive band (i .e. nounce them. remedy. myself). Generally speaking, the show was In searching for the answer or rem Aminda, the opening act, was a a roller coaster of emotional rips. edy, take a trip to the Self Help section quartet of Icelandic beauties who Although no one passed out or burst next time you are in Borders or Bames mostly chose to forgo the conven into hysterical tears, as many have and N able book stores and pick up Dr. tional instruments, wielding partially claimed to have seen at previous Wayne Dyer's book "10 Secrets for filled wine glasses, a saw blade, and a shows, the event captivated the audi Success and Inner Peace." homemade glassophone. The group ence into complete silence. In partic The book offers several ways for also sat in on the two previous Sigur ular, the live set of "hoppipolla" sent young adults to simultaneously Ros albums, accompanying the a shock wave of symphonic senti achieve tranquility and success. Dyer albums with its intensely accurate, ment out of The Pageant. specifically states ''the 10 secrets" in strong musical skills. Anyone who is a fan of true art the book are what he talks about when Aminda opened its set with must check this band out. Sigur Ros he "has the opportunity to speak to "Shakka," a song composed of a slow might clash with the pop music cul young people." build up of tinkerings and string har ture, but the band definitely reinvents This book applies to all walks of life monies. However, the true highlight and redefines what the westem cul and is not solely restricted to the young. of the set was the closing song, when tures call music. Dyer said, ''the secrets apply the band brought out a saw and actu RIGHT: whether you're just beginning your life ally based a song around tapping it path, nearing the end of it, or are on the with a mallet and bending the blade. Jon Thor Birgisson leads Sigur path in any way." Dyer, who is an inter Only a foursome of admittedly attrac R6s through its set on Tuesday national author and speaker in self tive women could pull this off with night at The Pageant. The development, created this analysis for out making it feel gimmicky. band, hailing from Iceland, is self help, through his life worlc with After its set, Aminda curtsied to touring in support of its fourth numerous patients as a teacher of self the screaming audience and skipped album, "Takk •.• " development and his life experiences off stage. Immediately following, a Mike Sherwin! The Current asa father. In the book, he fuses 10 specific . secrets for success and peace with Christian doctrine. Some of the steps are: "Wisdom is Avoiding All Thoughts That Weaken You," "Embrace Silence" and ''Don't Die with Your Music Still in YOll" I n the chapter 'WISdom is Avoiding French 'Cache' is full of hidden things All Thoughts That Weaken You," Dyer writes "every single thought you have can be assessed in terms of whether it BY CATE MARQUIS everyone is concealing something. as typical of French fIlms , the director strengthens or weakens yru" A&E Editor Writerl director Michael Haneke does not give much away as the plot Dyer feels ''your thoughts deter won the Best Director award at unfolds. As new video tapes arrive, mine whether you're being happy or Cannes for "Cache." The fllmmaker Georges' guilt over a childhood sad, successful or not." In the "Cache" means hidden in French. uses a clever visual technique, zoom wrong to another child, the son of his ''Embrace Silence" chapter, he talks In the new French mystery film ing in on the footage of the mysteri parents' Algerian-born employees, about the peace one accrues by tapping "Cache," many things are hidden. ous videotapes as each arrives, so we begins to obsess him and drives his into silence. he feels that the world is Every character in this story seems to are never sure at the beginning of a paranoia and his actions. You will full of so much sound that we need be hiding something. scene if what we are seeing will tum likely find yourself on the edge of moments of silence to help us obtain TV host Georges (Daniel Auteuil), out to be part of the story, or footage your proverbial seat as the plot solace. his wife Anne (Juliette Binoche) and of yet another of the videotapes. swerves around its curves. Dyer also feels ''there's a momen their teenaged son Pierrot (Lester The gifted French actor Daniel While the director's carefully tary silence in the space between your Makedonski) have their seemingly Auteuil does a fine job as Georges, crafted film builds tensions well, and thoughts that you can become aware of ideal life disturbed by the arrival of a who may not be quite the nice guy he the audience is drawn into the mys with practice. In this silent space, you'll mysterious video tape. seems at first. If fact, the whole fami tery, he is ultimately less willing to find the peace you crave in your daily The puzzling tape is two hours of ly, which seemed so normal at first, give you the answers to his puzzle. life." unedited footage, shot from a hidden seems to be less cohesive than we But here is one hint: watch the people The book is a must read. It is not camera pointed at of the front of their thought and there appear to be many in the lower left of the screen in the overly extensive or too drawn out Paris apartment. The tape arrives unspoken things. last shot. Throughout the 156 pages of the book, without explanation or a note to indi Intemational star Juliette Binoche It is a mark of a good, intelligent the reader becomes aware of self and cate who sent the tape or why. likewise creates a fully believable film if it sparks discussion afterwards. the remedies for the bad habits that pr0- Although Georges, the host of a character as the high-strung Anne, "Cache" does spark discussion, hibit peace. literary TV talk show, is used to get incensed at the police's unwillingness although whether it reveals enough Dyer has other \Witten several ting odd things from troubled fans, to investigate the video tapes. information to really solve the puzzle works from ''Everyday Wisdom," this one is more disturbing. Supporting roles are well cast and is not entirely clear. If you like every "The Power of Intention" to "You'll When more tapes follow and seem well acted as well, but the greatest thing neatly tied up and fully See It When You Believe If' and oth to become more personal, Daniel's burden of the story falls on the couple explained to you at the end, this is not ers. So, if peace is what is needed after paranoia grows and buried memories at the center. the film for you. If you like a meaty a long day of classes and work, try his start to create the missing meaning. This is as good a mystery film as puzzle of a film, with layer after layer, book. Success and peace may accom "Hidden" is a good name for this puz you are likely to find at theaters now. Juliette Binoche stars in Cache, a French film released by Sony this mystery may be just the thing for pany your efforts in picking up his zlebox of a film ~cause it seems that The film builds its suspense well but, an after-film discussion group. book. Pictures Classics. Page 9 ~A... Current February 27, 2006 . Museum offers artistic nights out BY EBONY HAIRSTON We have new and exciting work all River Biennial 2006 Exhibition. Staff Writer the time. It's new art that's being . "I wanted the first part of my auto made by living artists. It also has an biographical fiction/narrative medley There is a lot goin o on at the energetic, very knowledgeable, staff title to have the sound of an action Contemporary Art Museum. It has and a wide range of educational pro- . rriovie. The comma is kind of like the dancing the first Thursday of the gqrns,' Gaby said. one in 'Girl, Interrupted.' Hero in the ~ . month, an exhibit in tlle teaching gal For a night or afternoon out, the title refers to the main character in the leries for Black History Month and a price is right. story, Everyman," said Jason Wallace new exhibit featuring three local "It's free [0 students all the time Triefenbach, performance artist and artists called Great Rivers Biennial and f e to everyone Wednesday and exhibitor for the Great River Biennial 2006 Exhibition. Getting chosen to Saturday. The museum charges $5 2006 Exhibition. show your work there is a great honor. admission other times. It's free to For Strauss, the main emphasis for Every two years there is a juried members and to become a member his work was working with a tradi j;I,;. art competition. Tb.i year, aJtisls fOT tudents it' $25," said Gaby. tional medium and doing it his own turned in 174 submissions. the cream The museum is adding to the way. For Triefenbach, everyday life of the crop for St. LOllis. TIle show nightlife scene of St. Louis and allow was where he found his inspiration. opened Jan. 20 and goes until March ing the public to look at art in a whole "I really don't have an inspiration. 26. new way. The first Thursday of every The idea was to look at the tradition The building the exhibits are month, there is dancing at the muse of still life paintings and look at my shown in is something to see in it elf, um called "Select Night." There is a ideas through that medium of expres .~. for it looks like a piece of modem art.. DJ and a VJ. and drinks are served for sion," said Strauss. 'The concrete building is neat not a $1 donation. Snacks are also served. "My work is different formally the only for the art that it bolds, but for For people 21 and over, there is no way it's laid out. I take everyday T.G. Weaver! Tbe CWTeni the building itself. The,y can buiJJ cbarge to get in. The festivities filled occurrences and make them more The Contemporary Art Museum at 3750 Washington Blvd. hosts the Great Rivers Biennial 2006 until additional rooms as needed, and they with the sounds of soul, funk and hip· fantastical, and surreal. March 26 where "American Dream: We like The Cars That Go BOOM!" is displayed. are very open with dynamic tea hing hop go from 6 to 9 p.m "For instance, I have the ATM galleries, said Jennifer Gaby. manag- The setting ~ r Select Kight is the machine with a video screen. The ~ er of public relations, marketing .U1d Great Rivers Biennial 2006 story starts out with the ATM "I've been working with that Triefenbach has a more traditional art well," said Strauss. events for the Contemporary Arts Exhibition. Each of the artists has a machine. I'm trying to get money out imagery for three years off and on," background and will set out to learn "I got interested in art when I was Museum. different take on what went into com of the machine and on the ATM said Strauss. more in the future. a child watching painting shows on "Currently in the teaching gal· ing up with the titles of their exhibits. machine there is video of this pop "I think I found out about getting "rill self-taught. I have a literature TV Then, I went to Webster leries there is 'I Am a Man. ' It is very "Dead language is one that is. no group of women on the screen and on the show in July. There are about degree. I was on my way to an MSA, University and got a BFA in 2000 in timely because of th many civil longer spoken. I thought it was useful they ar'e singing, kind of making fun six different sculptures, then there to graduate school to a very small sculpture and a minor in philosophy. rights movement anui,'ersanes that in that painting is an old fashion way of me. Sometimes it's kind of like a was a week worth of video taping. It's program called Warren Wilson. I had I'm probably going back to grad • have come up," Gaby said. of working and it refers to the trouble music video, and sometimes it's more a project with a lot more facets than the ticket in my hand and I didn't go. school but not immediately," said One unique thing about the people have communicating, and stJ:aightforward," Triefenbacb said. I'm used to," said Triefenbach. "I'd been doing art amateurishly Triefenbach. Contemporary Art Museum is that i[ . there are a lot of literary references in It took a great deal of hard work For both artists, the love of art runs for a few years. I learned a lot of fine For more information, check out does not coUect the works it shows. the work:' said M athew Strauss, and preparation to put these exhibits deep. For Strauss, art was quite a disciplined ways from my literary the museum's blog at: www.contem "We are a non-I::ollecting museum. painter and exhibitor for the Great together. detour from what he started out to do. background, and it translated over porary-pulitzer.blogs.com. The Smoking Popes: Still smoking after 7-year hiatus BY ALBERTO PATINO smiles," and "You Spoke to Me," all Here The Current got a chance to Q: You as a songwriter really exhib Staff Writer inducing full audience sing-alongs. The talk with Josh Caterer, the charming, it a penchant for writing really tlwught band sounded loud and rollick.'ing, and down to earth lead singer/guitarist of the ful, insightful lyrics, even over the usu Is it experience? Is it the lovelorn lit comparisons between vocalist Josh Smoking Popes, about their music, ally banal topics of IVrrwnce an.d rela erary genius of their lyrics? Is it their Caterer and Morrissey rang true as he romantic dran1a, and ... epic novelists? tior/ships; you say so much using so lit shiny but beautiful bald heads? Is it delivered his trademark croon just for Q: You had mentioned on stage that tle. Did you ever study literature or their subtle spirituality? What the frick the kids. ),ou are wrihng a new record. What is writing ? is it that makes the Smoking Popes rock Victory Records labelrnateS Bayside the nUlsicalfocus, wlult Qlt? you leanillg Only what I got in public school. But so frickin' hard? andloca1s Crimson Addict opened, but to\\lQ rds conceptually? I've al\\iays been a fairly avid reader, Whatever the substance of their offered little more than extremely Right now we're trying to get back and I'm sure 1've picked up a lot of stuff mojo is, the Popes clearly still have it, generic modem 'emo' (whatever the to where we were as a banel, and we 're from what I've read. I've gone through even after a seven year break. And hell that means). It was not altogether using that as a starting point for creative seasons. I read every KUlt Vonnegut brought it they did at the Creepy Crawl, off line up, as all three bands did have progres ion. Right now we're not book in my teens. and lately I've been playing the first show of their reunion melody and musicianship in common, going to depart from the traditional reading a lot of luthur Conan Doyle AIbe.rtO Plttinol n Feb. 22. They played all their but clearly the Smoking Popes, veterans S mo~g Popes sound., we are trying to books. Capote, Melville, yeah. Josh Caterer; vocalist and guitarist for the Sm.oklng P opes per biggest and brightest tunes from four of their craft, were the only real reason recapture that We're trying to be the ! r forms on Feb. 22 at the Creepy Crawl. albums, including "Rubella," "No more to be at the show. Smo1cing Popes again. see P O PES, page]2 '0/ , It's not the camera... • It's how you use it. The CUTn mt is hiring staff photographers. Candidates should have a creative eye for composit 1 ~1~ and a keen .sense of camera operation.I'hotoshop knowledge useful. For in BY LAGUAN FUSE half. She hit 6-14 from the field and Sports Associate Editor was 3-4 froIll. behind the arc. She also shot 4-6 from the free throw line. Jennifer Dewell scored 11 points After beating Southern Indiana 61- and grabbed five rebounds during the 56 on Saturday, the Riverwomen have game. Dewell went 4-9 from the field gained a wild card spot in the GLVC and 3-5 from the free throw line. Tournament UM-St. Louis will play Watts ended the game with six Northern Kentucky in the first round points and five assists. of the tournament on March 2, at 2:30 The Rivermen's 2005-06 season pm. It marks the first trip to the tour ended with an 80-52 conference loss nament for the Ri verwomen since the against Southern Indiana on Saturday. 2002-03 season. The Rivermen ended the season with The Riverwomen finish the 2005- an overall record of 14-13 and 7-12 in 06 season with an overall record of the GLVC. The Rivermen finished 16-11 and 9-10 in the GLV C. They sixth in the GLVC West Division. finished the season fourth in the This is the fin;t winning season GLVC West Division. since 2000-2001, when UM-St Louis The lead changed three tinles and also went 14-13. the score was tied five times during Southern Indiana doIIlinated the the first half. The Screaming Eagles paint scoring 34 points to UM-St. led the Rivelwomen at the half by Louis' 18. The Rivermen twned the seven, with the score 24-17. ball over 20 t:ir:iles during the ganle. Southern Indiana held the lead for The ScreaIIJ.ing Eagles were able to most of the second half, but the capitalize on the turnovers, scoring 27 Riverwomen started to gain momen point~. tUlll after a free throw by Crystal The Rivermen were able to stay Lambert with 8:39 left in the game. close in the beginning of the game, She hit a three pointer to ti e the game but were never able to get the lead. At at 45-45 with 6:34 left in the game. the end of the first half, they trailed Courtney Watts scored five con 40-23. secutive points for UM-St. Louis, giv The second half started off with a ing them the lead 56-53. The 5-0 run for the Rivermen, but a 13-0 Riverwomen held on to the lead until run by the Screaming Eagles sealed the end of the game. TIle final score the win for Southern Indiana 61-56. Jonathan Griffin led the Rivermen Crystal Lambert scored 19 points to lead UM-St. Louis to a win over Southern Indiana on Feb. 25. Lambert scored 19 points in the in scoring with 13 points. He went 4- Now, the Riverwomen have a wild card spot in the GLVC Tournament. game, 17 of which carne in the second S from the free throw line. Coach has seen team grow over season BY .JEFF ANDERSON ''Our basketball team," said for the gratification that comes with a Staff Wn·ter Buchanan, "is playing confident and win. This team receives their wins in smart right now. We are still a young exchange for pen;everance. team but everything we talk about and About their recent performance, Coach Lee Buchanan has high prepare them to do is finally happen Buchanan remarked, '1 am very happy hopes for his Riverwomen as they ing." for the players and the fact that they head to the Great Lakes Valley Mentioning their recent wins over are starting to see all the rewards for Conference Tournament this week. Sill-Edwardsville and Quincy, he their hard work." After a great start to the season, the knew those were games that they The GLVC Tomnament runs from Riverwomen quickly found them could and must win in order to gain March 2 to 5 in Evansville, lnd. Coach selves trading a win for a loss on an confidence and respect in the confer Buchanan stressed that the team can almost weekly basis. ence. ''Without a doubt our team not let its guard down. But after picking up a wild card slot played the last two games the way we ''We have t{) continue to worle hard in the post-season, Buchanan knows hoped they could all year," he said. and find ways to improve ... every this is not the same team that started In the GLVC, the Riverwomen are day." He mentioned "focus" and com File Photo! The Cumtll the regular season. 9-10 but overall have a 16-11 record. peting with the same "energy and Riverwom en basketball head coach Lee Buchanan. If anything, it's a more refined, pro There are a few more challenges on effort" as integral parts to the success ficient version of thatteam the horizon but there is no substitute ful completion of this season . EDITOR .. ------LINDSEY BARRINGER Rivennen swing into the season Sports Editor Baseball team wins one, loses three against St. Joseph's phone: 516-5174 Kobe Bryant may not be fax: 516-6811 BY L INDSEY BARRINGER king anymore, but he still ,1), • sports Editor • The Rivermen swung into action pcom g with two days of play at GMC shows signs of greatness Stadium in Sauget, ill. this week ames end. UM-St. Louis took its first game of the season 5-4 against St. Kobe Bryant. All kings have their Joseph's. Remember him? second reign. On Saturday, in the fIrst inning, The fresh-out-of- Well, this is true for center fIelder Josh Morgan got the high school-straight Kobe at least. Have you game started with a single to third to-the-pros phenom. seen Kobe this season? base. He stole second and then The guy who has I'm sorry. All-Star Kobe third. Left fIelder Bryan Smith three championship Bryant. The Kobe who is Women's walked and advanced to second on a rings with the Lakers. playing Varsity ball with balk, enabling Morgan to score on a The star who has a a N cast. Basketball balk. few MVP trophies, The Kobe who is play The Rivermen held the lead until several frrst team ing like a madman. the fIfth inning when Mike Marshall nominations, . numer- Eighty-one points in a of St. Joseph's doubled to left. Tony ous All- Star Game comeback against BY MYRON Cunningham was then hit by a pitch appearances, trophies Toronto. Sixty-two points from the glove of Justin Laramie. upon trophies, major McNEILL in Dallas and no fourth Marc 2 .. _...... _.• .... Danny Flores singled to right fIeld, endorsement deals Sta!fWriter quarter appearance. 35 . GLVC bringing in Marshall. Danny Flores, and a very lucrative points per game, which who was on base, came home fol contract. Whew! accounts for a third of the average Tournament in lowed by Matt Reimer. All of this in less than 10 years in point production for his tearn. Yes, Evansville, Ind., UM-St. Louis did not let St. the NBA. Talk about Star Power! this is the real Kobe. Joseph's keep the lead. The sixth Sadly, many either forgot about So the next time a king (on the [vs. NKU] was started out by shortstop Adam Kobe or dropped him due to anar basketball court, that is) makes a 2:30 p.m. Whitehead homering . .His run was chy and mistakes in his personal mistake or two, no matter how not too quickly followed by a triple life. extreme, we must remember not to from catcher Nico Gragali who Most people forgot about the All forget the work put into building a brought in third baseman Zack Star and began to use selective kingdom. Sheets and second baseman Jeff memory and think only about all of Even if Kobe's ego was partially Luksza. the "bad" he possessed. the blame for some of the mistakes, Baseball Whitehead tripled in the seventh You know, the Kobe who was the fact that he worked and contin inning, bringing in Morgan, who accused and acquitted of rape. ues to work hard at being a great had singled to left field. The Kobe who supposedly player remains. The Rivermen had seven hits on snitched to the police abou the infi In the light of Amari, Dwayne March 11 the game with two errors. The delity of several NBA players. Wade, Carmello and LeBron, who Pumas only had six hits. File Photo: Mike Sherwin! The Current People remember the Kobe who many feel is the King now, let Us not • at Bellarmine Sunday's game did not go so dissed Shaq, was left alone in L.A. . forget those who have worn the Noon well for the Rivermen. They only Rivermen shortstop Adam Whitehead hit two home runs during and was no longer able to produce. crown and can easily replace those had nine hits compared to 20 from the two double-headers the team played against St. Joseph's In This is the Ko11e you are forced to on throne since they have been there St. Joseph's. Whitehead had 2 RBIs Sauget, III. remember? before. and Sheets had one. March 12 St. Joseph's commanded the • at Bellarmine field early on in the game. The second and Smith stole home. The final run for UM-St. Louis Pumas brought in two runs with In the fourth, both the Rivermen was scored by Whitehead who 1be Current .• Noon three hits. and the Pumas scored but St. homered to left field leaving the The Rivermen were on the board Joseph's soon took control of the score of 12-4 St. Joseph's. Nowh iring stan wrilers. in the second after Smith walked game. 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But don 't sit on your laurels tmder 6 9 3 4 the cork tree. Use it as a first rep to a bigger opportunity. King Crossword GEI\.1INI (May 21 to JUDe 20) Despite 7 8 4 6 the mllde, a bint of doubt might set ilL ACROSS progress That's OK. You need to stop and consider not 1 lend a hand only what you're doing but also bow you are 6 2 3 1 4 Cashew doing. !v1ake adjustments where neeOCd. cousin CANCER (JIlIlt' 21 to July 22) The 8 1 5 7 9 -relief dreamer is dominant in the Moon Orild's 12 Halloween aspoct, but a dollop of hardheaded practicality shoul is coming up fast and jockeying for space. The 6 3 4 1 13 Batiery challenge is to make room for both modes. terminal LEO (July 23 to August 22) It's a good week for Leos and Leoo.a.s to SIllIt assessing 14 Right angle 1 9 2 4 what they've done and what they pIan to do. Kansas 15 Moving tD a new environment - bome or job $ symbol related - is a possibility for some Cats . 5 1 3 6 .~ 17 wSkip to My -" VIRGO (Au,,"tISt 23 to September 22) $ 18 Queue The week calJs for VIrgos tD make tough deci $ 19 Kitchen sions, but in a way rbat leaves the door open for Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way gadget changes. Ask for advice from sorneoue who that each row across, each column down and each has been in the position you're in now. 21 Fainting small 9-box square contains all of the Classifieds 24 Small pi.e LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) 25 Miss Piggy's Disappointments are never easy to take, but numbers from one to nine. you have the ability to learn from them and go pronoun on to success. Meanwhile. continue to build up ~ Make 26 Fresh your contacts. You11 need them soon. 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But don't fret; you11 45 Lisa's 1 Tummy mus- 23 Energetic opponent most likely find that you're up to the chal Rational Numbers by Linda Thistle "Friends'role etes, for short determination 50 Funny guy lenges. The weekend offers much-needed 47 Mischievous 2 Chit letters 27 Moo g60 gai 51 Triumph relaxation. Using (he clues, simple arithmetic, and tyke 3 Get dressed in pan pan 52 leading lady? AQUARIUS (January 20 to February a little logic, place a single digit (0 to 9) 48 Like 54- 4 Bar 29 Hourglass 53 Alternative to 18) Big cballen",oe corning up? Uncross those in each empty box in the diagram. To fmgers and believe that you're going to do welL help you get started. one digit has been Across 5 Up for grabs stuff white And keep in mind that so many people have entered in the diagram. 49 Gra.Jrdskeeper's 6 Haystack 30 Potato buds faith in your ability to succeed. ACROSS e 2006 King Features Synd .. Inc. PISCES (Feb mary 19 to March 20) Te,;ting the waters is a good way of learning 2. The last digit is the sum about an opportunity before plunging right ilL of the other digits Ask more questions and be alert to any 4. One-half of 3-Down Crossword and SlIdokll answers online at attempts tD avoid giving complete answers. 6. Consecutive digits in \\'ww. theclIITcntonl inc .com BORN TIllS WEEK: You bave a gift for ascending order making people - and animals. too - feel spe 8. Seven less than 11-Down - -- cial and loved. (c) 2006 King fieatures Syndicate, Inc. 9. One·fifth of 17-Across 10. 7-Down minus 8-Across 7. Digits of 15-Across 11. 12-Down minus 16-Across reversed 13. DigITs of 2-Down reversed 9. One·half of 6-Across 15. 5-Down plus 1a-Down 10. Consecutive digits in 16. Two times 13-Across ascending order 17. Eight more than 1-Down 11. The last digit is four times the first digit DOWN 12. Twenty less than 4- 1. The first digit is the sum Across of the other digits 13. Thirty more than B 2. Four more than 5-Down Across 3. 9-Across plus 14-Down 14. .Five more than 2-Across 5. 16-Across minus 13-Down 16. Seven less than 9-Down C 21X.l6 K"mg F'eatures SyndICale-. Inc. Page 12 ~he Current February 27, 2006 AAAS convention bring scientific spotlight to St. Louis B Y C ATHERINE M ARQUIS Mammals at the St Louis Zoo and seminars. Some programs were easily University's Laboratory for Space mals as indicators of ocean health. ris evolution and oppose efforts to dilute Roger Beachy of the Donald Danforth understandable by any interested mem Studies, . titled "Stardust in . the ing pl~oues in marine anima1s and the the teaching of science by adding reli H O M EYER Plant Science Center. ber of the public and others were more Laboratory." Physics and biology inter risks vefS1lS benefits of eating seafood. gious-based teachings. Washington Science Columnist The AAAS is one of the oldest ~ aimed at scientists in that field sected in "How Insects Fly" and Other conference topics focused on the University Professor of Biology Ursula entific organizations in this country. It is The conference topics included sev dinosaur weird science was the focus of effects of social depr1 vation on children, Goodenough was one of the biologists St. Louis was host to a horde of sci a professional organization of scientists eral with Missouri or St. Louis connec ''New Approaches of Paleontological whether smoking has a genetic compa who addressed the subject, in her lecture entists recently, as the American committed to the advancement of sci tions, ranging from the more wbirnsid! Investigation." The mathematical proof nent, 1iIld managing flood plains and on Feb. 18, titled 'The History of Association for the Advancement of ence and technology and to the public "Arches: Gateways from Science to was discussed in ''Paradise Lost The flood risks in the wake of Hurricane Nature: Why Aren't We Teaching It In Science held their annual meeting from understanding of science. It was found Culture," to more weighty discussions Changing Nature of Mathematical Katrina. Our Schools." Thursday, Feb. 16 to Monday, Feb. 20 ed in Philadelphia in 1848. The last time like 'Tremors in the Heartland: The Proof." This session also included a talk Other sessions focused on society's Another di.'Cussion of social pres at the America's Center and the the annual meeting came to St. Louis Puzzle of Mid-Continent Earthquakes" from actor David Krumholtz, who is not concerns, such as questions about sur sures on the teaching of evolution, Renaissance Grand Hotel. was in 1952. which included discussion of the New a mathematician but plays one on TV's veillance technologies and privacy, and "Evolution on the Frontline," had a The Missouri Botanical Garden and Nearly 200 symposia, lectures, Madrid seismic zone. The conference ''NUMB3RS.'' the threats kids may face in the online diverse panel that included AAAS pres the St. Louis Zoo, which both partner workshops and seminars were offered. also included more hot-button or con Mind-stretching topics included a world. ident Gilbert Omenn, National Center with UM-St. Louis in the campus' There was also an exhibit hall of booths troversial topics with local links, like discussion of life in space, the role of A greater effort was made this year for Science Education executive direc- ~ Intemational Center for Tropical and information, and poster presenta stem cell research, genetically-modified gestures in learning, and discussions of to reach out to high school science tor Eugenie Scott, Director of the Ecology graduate studies program in tions. focxls in the developing world and cam a "cure" for ageing that might lead to a teachers in one area where the confer Vatican ObservatOlY Father George the Department of Biology, were promi A wide range of scientific and tech paigns against evolution in public 300 year-old person with the body of a ence's scientists spoke loud and clear: Coyne, Animal Plant TV host Jeff nently featured in the program. nical disciplines were represented, from schools. 25 year-old, and whether man as prey, evolution. Corwin and Missouri Congressman Peter Raven of the Missouri astrophysics to social sciences. Biology, The conference topics often put sci rather than predator, led to the evolution Assaults on the teaching of evolution Russ Carnahan. Botanical Garden spoke at Friday's pre mathematics, anthropology, climatol ence in context with the world's pr0b of human society. and community campaigns to promote The v, NATU RAL BRIDGE, from page 1 Schultz also wants to get student input to see how the redevelopment will affect student life on and around campus. Murphy said, 'What we kind of I yo r envisioned to do is as more and more students are living on campus within • the next years, there will be close to 3,500 kids living there, we'd like to In put a village around it" o al Retail stores and restaurants around campus are also proposed ideas that would benefit students, he said. The University also has proposals e to bring the Optometry Center, the • College of Nursing and an IT building closer to Natural Bridge, in addition to building a new baseball field. Murphy hopes that RED develop ers will begin construction soon, but he said, "It may depend on what UMSL wants to do. The University is not coming to the same [ideas as we are] right now, but we're willing to help them in any way we can." Murphy noted that UM-St. Louis and the city of Normandy have been in talks for years. He said the current plan is at least five to SL,( years old. "It's not ne\v," he said. 'lt's taken this long to get it off the ground." Murphy noted that the construc tion of Express Scripts would enhance the development for the Natural Bridge corridor. the ones POPES, from page 9 your friends think you can hear.)}------Q: Does your faith infonn your music or song craft for this band, or your other creative outlets? Or diJ you see the two as separate? I would say that my faith in Christ informs everything I do on every level. But that doesn't mean that everything I do is explicitly evangelistic, you know? I'm a perscn of faith, so even If I'm just singing a love song, I'm looking at life through that lens. The only love song I ever wrote about God is "I know that you love me." The rest of the songs are about girls, and about half our songs are about my wife, who was not my wife at the time. SM Q: You have a number ofsongs with girls' names as their titles. We~ all e inutes those about the same girl then, or where (on TalkTracker plans $40 and hi her) they fiction ? No. My wife and I met in high school and went out, then broke up for a few years. We dated other people, dur ing which time, when I got a crush on a girl, I would use her as a muse to get a song or two, then move on to have a crush on some other girL At least sub consciously I knew it was a poetic device to become infatuated with some one. But then after a few years of that, she and I got back together and got mar ried. But for example the song ''Pretty pathetic" is a pretty much straight up autobiography about the events that occurred between my wife and I regard ing our original break up. Now we've been married for almost eleven years! Q: Regarding the stories in your songs, did the girl really choose "Paul" over you, and were you ever in trouble with a "Capital Christine?" or were these accounlS purely fictional? Well, I always change the names to protect the innocent Daughter]. The name "Paul," was invented, but I was ar really thinking about my wife during the time that we were broken up, and imag ining her with this other guy ''Paul,'' another boyfriend. "Capital Orristine" was about a girlfriend of mine, we did n't have that great of a relationship. She used to scream my name; there was a lot of yelling in that relationship.